Agenda — Azusa City Council, January 20, 2026

AGENDA

CITY OF AZUSA

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL,

THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO

THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND

THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY

AZUSA AUDITORIUM
213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
AZUSA, CA 91702
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
06:30 P.M.

Closed Session
Regular Meeting/Ceremonial

AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
EDWARD J. ALVAREZ
MAYOR
JESSE AVILA JR.

MAYOR PRO TEM

ROBERT GONZALES

COUNCIL MEMBER
SABRINA BOW, Ed.D.

COUNCIL MEMBER
ANDREW N. MENDEZ

COUNCIL MEMBER
In compliance with Government Code Section 54957.5, copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk - 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; Azusa Police Department Lobby - 725 N. Alameda Ave., and the City of Azusa Web Page www.azusaca.gov.

Notice Regarding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determinations Pursuant to CEQA, a "project" is defined as a "whole action" subject to a public agency's discretionary funding or approval that has the potential to either (1) cause a direct physical change in the environment or (2) cause a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. "Projects" include discretionary activity by a public agency, a private activity that receives any public funding, or activities that involve the public agency's issuance of a discretionary approval and is not statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code § 21065.) To the extent that matters listed in this Agenda are considered “projects” under CEQA, their appropriate CEQA determination will be listed below each recommendation. If no CEQA determination is listed, it has been determined that the action does not constitute a “project” under CEQA.

Viewing City Council Meetings
Members of the public may view the City Council meeting live on the City’s website https://www.azusaca.gov/1389/Watch-Meetings-Online, or on Channel 3 (Spectrum). Archived video of recorded meetings is also available on the City website. Your attendance at this public meeting may result in the recording and broadcast of your image and/or voice as previously described.

Procedures for Addressing the Council
The Council encourages interested people to address this legislative body by making public comments. Public comments may be made during designated agendized public comment periods and during public hearing items. Public comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the Mayor/presiding Chair.

The Council encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons the opportunity to speak, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. State law generally prohibits the City Council from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on this agenda. Council rules prohibit clapping, booing, or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. Clapping, booing, shouting or other actions from the audience which, disturbs, impedes, or otherwise renders infeasible the meeting’s orderly conduct, who, after a request by the presiding officer, refuses to cease such behavior may be removed from the City Council chambers or remote participation platform.

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION
Prior to going into closed session, the City Council will convene in the Auditorium serving as Council Chambers to take public comment on the closed session items only. General public comment will be provided for during the regular portion of the meeting beginning at 7:30 P.M.

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. Property Address: 622-624 North San Gabriel Avenue; APN: 8611-004-912 to 914 City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Luis Nieblas
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Payment
7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR REGULAR MEETING
Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection at the City Library.

Persons who wish to speak during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda, shall fill out a card requesting to speak and shall submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the City Council meeting. When called, each person may address any item on or off the agenda during the public participation.

In compliance with Government Code Section 54957.5, copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk - 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; copies for public view are at the Azusa City Library - 729 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa Police Department Lobby - 725 N. Alameda Ave., and the City of Azusa Web Page www.azusaca.gov. Persons who wish to speak in-person during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda or on a Public Hearing item shall fill out a card requesting to speak and shall submit it to the City Clerk prior to 7:30 P.M.; cards submitted after this time will not be accepted.

Those wishing to participate during Public Comment may do so in-person at the Azusa Auditorium, or may submit written public comments by emailing [email protected]. Emailed public comments are due by 5:30 p.m. and shall be limited to no more than 250 words. Written public comments will be provided to the City Council and will be part of the record but will not be read aloud.

View the City Council meeting live on the City’s website https://www.ci.azusa.ca.us/1389/Watch-Meetings-Online, or on Channel 3 (Spectrum). Archived video of recorded meetings is also available on the City website.

Notice Regarding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determinations. Pursuant to CEQA, a "project" is defined as a "whole action" subject to a public agency's discretionary funding or approval that has the potential to either (1) cause a direct physical change in the environment or (2) cause a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. "Projects" include discretionary activity by a public agency, a private activity that receives any public funding, or activities that involve the public agency's issuance of a discretionary approval and is not statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code § 21065.) To the extent that matters listed in this Agenda are considered “projects” under CEQA, their appropriate CEQA determination will be listed below each recommendation. If no CEQA determination is listed, it has been determined that the action does not constitute a “project” under CEQA.

PRELIMINARY BUSINESS

1. Call to Order

CEREMONIAL

1. Swearing in of Mayor Edward J. Alvarez and Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Avila, Jr.

PRELIMINARY BUSINESS – CONTINUED

2. Roll Call

3. Flag Salute

4. Invocation – Deacon Mike Flores, St. Frances of Rome Church

5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney

CEREMONIAL

1. Recognition of Azusa Youth Boxing Club

2. Recognition of Gloria Romero
B.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to make public comments on items listed or not listed on this Agenda. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to address the City Council/Agency Board about public hearing items at the time the public hearing is held. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the Council/Agency Board is prohibited from taking action on oral requests, but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting. Each person or representative of a group shall be allowed to speak without interruption for up to five (5) continuous minutes, subject to compliance with applicable meeting rules. Questions to the speaker or responses to the speaker’s questions or comments may be handled after the speaker has completed his/her comments. Public Participation will be limited to sixty (60) minutes.

REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL

1. City Manager Communications.

2. Councilmember Announcements.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

1. CONSIDERATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, USE PERMIT, MINOR USE PERMIT, DESIGN REVIEW, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 84416, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP. 841740, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. GPA/ZC/UP/MUP/DR/TTM/DA-2023-01 FOR 919 SIERRA MADRE AVENUE (AZUSA GREENS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 92.1 ACRES OF A FORMER GOLF COURSE AND ALLOW FOR A 230-UNIT AGE-RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SIX INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS TOTALING 353,075 SQUARE FEET, INCLUDING REUSE OF AN EXISTING CLUBHOUSE FOR EVENT USE; AND CERTIFICATION OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO. 2023120720) AND ADOPTION OF REQUIRED CEQA FINDINGS, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt a Resolution to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2023120720) for the Azusa Greens Redevelopment Project and adopt the Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and 2) Adopt a Resolution to approve General Plan Amendment No. GPA-2023-01 to redesignate the land use of portions of the Azusa Greens property from Recreation (REC) to Medium Density Residential and West End Light Industrial, consistent with the development plan; and 3) Introduce and conduct first reading of an Ordinance to adopt Zone Change No. Z-2023-01 to rezone the respective areas from Recreation (REC) to Neighborhood General 3-Medium Density (NG3-Med) and West End Light Industrial (DWL), consistent with the proposed development plan; and 4) Adopt a Resolution to approve Design Review No. DR-2023-33 and Tentative Tract Map No. 84416 for the Age-Restricted Residential Component of the Project, subject to the Conditions of Approval, applicable Development Agreement terms, and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program; and 5) Adopt a Resolution to approve Design Review No. DR-2023-35 and Use Permit No. UP-2023-13 to allow exterior renovations and operation of the existing Golf Course Clubhouse as an event space, subject to the Conditions of Approval; and 6) Adopt a Resolution to approve Design Review No. DR-2023-34, Tentative Parcel Map No. 84170, Use Permit No. UP-2023-11 (24-hour operation for three of six industrial buildings), and Minor Use Permit No. MUP-2023-30 (outdoor storage), subject to the Conditions of Approval, applicable Development Agreement terms, and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program; and 7) Introduce and conduct first reading of an Ordinance to approve Development Agreement No. DA-2025-01 between the City of Azusa and the Applicant, establishing a 10-year term for the Development Agreement, public benefit contribution, infrastructure obligations, and vested development rights for the Azusa Greens Redevelopment Project.

Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account Number: N/A
D.1 - Staff Report - Azusa Greens Redevelopment Project D.1 - Attachment 1 - Residential Plans
D.1 - Attachment 2 - Industrial Plans
D.1 - Attachment 3 - Final Environmental Impact Report
D.1 - Attachment 4 - Findings of Fact Statement of Overriding Consideration D.1 - Attachment 5 - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program D.1 - Attachment 6 - Land Use and Zone Change Maps
D.1 - Attachment 7 - Development Agreement
D.1 - Attachment 8 - Resolution, Environmental
D.1 - Attachment 9 - Resolution, GP Land Use Map Amendment D.1 - Attachment 10 - Ordinance - Zone Change
D.1 -Attachment 11 - Resolution, Residential
D.1 - Attachment 12 - Resolution, Golf Course Club House D.1 - Attachment 13 - Resolution, Industrial Entitlements D.1 - Attachment 14 - Ordinance, Development Agreement
D.1 - Attachment 15 - Public Comments Received for the Project D.1 - Attachment 16 - Planning Commission Adopted Resolutions

2. CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS TO AD-HOC COMMITTEES AND OUTSIDE AGENCY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Review City Council assignments to Ad-Hoc Committees and outside Board and Committees, previously approved for a one-year period from February 2025 to February 2026; and 2) Appoint City Council representative(s) to Ad-Hoc Committees and outside Board and Committees, for a one-year period from January 2026 to January 15, 2027; and 3) Adopt a Resolution, designating City Council representative(s) to the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities, the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee, the Governing Board of the County Sanitation District No. 22 of Los Angeles County, and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.

Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account Number: N/A
D.2 - Staff Report - Council Assignments to Committees and Outside Agencies E.

CONSENT CALENDAR
The
Consent Calendar
adopting the printed recommended actions will be enacted with one vote. If Councilmembers or Staff wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar
individually, it will be considered under
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS.

1. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve minutes as written.

Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.1 - Minutes - November 3, 2025 - Regular Meeting

2. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED DECEMBER 11, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt a Resolution allowing certain claims and demands and specifying the funds out of which the same are to be paid.

Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.2 - City Warrant Register 12.11.25-1.14.26

3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL RELATED ACTION ITEMS REQUESTS RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve the following personnel action requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Rules of the Civil Service System, Azusa Municipal Code, and/or applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s); and E.3 - Staff Report - HR Action Items

4. RECEIVE AND FILE PURCHASE ORDERS ISSUED WITH CONTRACT AGREEMENTS EXECUTED BY CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file the list of purchase orders.

Total Cost: $22,850 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 31- Consumer Services Fund
E.4 - Staff Report - CM Signed Contracts January 2026

5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AN AGENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISASTER RELIEF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt a Resolution designating authorized agents for the purpose of obtaining state and federal financial assistance related to the January 2025 windstorm events; and 2) Approve and adopt the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies (Cal OES Form 130) to complete the requirements for reimbursement under the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Public Assistance Program.

Total Cost: 275,878.49 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: Various
E.5 - Staff Report - CalOES Resolution Adoption

6. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CITY’S 2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt the proposed 2026 City's Legislative Platform; and 2) Approve the proposed 2026 State and Federal Legislative Priorities.

Total Cost: $0 (No fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions) Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A E.6 - Staff Report - 2026 Legislative Platform
F.

1. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R01 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED NOVEMBER 26, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-R01 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid out of Successor Agency Funds. Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: Fund 87 Successor Agency
F.1 -SA Warrant Register 11.26.25-1.14.26
G.

ADJOURNMENT

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION

1. Call to Order

1. Swearing in of Mayor Edward J. Alvarez and Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Avila, Jr.

2. Roll Call

3. Flag Salute

4. Invocation ? Deacon Mike Flores, St. Frances of Rome Church

5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney

1. Recognition of Azusa Youth Boxing Club

2. Recognition of Gloria Romero
B.

1. City Manager Communications.

2. Councilmember Announcements.

2. CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS TO AD-HOC COMMITTEES AND OUTSIDE AGENCY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES E.

1. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R01 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED NOVEMBER 26, 2025 THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2026 G.

ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:

February 2, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting February 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a city meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 626-812-5229. Notification three (3) working days prior to the meeting when special services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide access to the meeting.

I, Annette Juarez, MMC, City Clerk Services Manager of the City of Azusa, or my designee, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on January 15, 2026 seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at the City Clerk's Office, 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; the lobby of the Police Department, 725 N. Alameda Ave.; the Civic Auditorium, 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; the City Library, 729 N. Dalton Ave.; and on the City's Web Page at www.azusaca.gov
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Annette Juarez, MMC
City Clerk Services Manager
Azusa City Clerk's Office

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