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
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 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.
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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 ? City Council/Utility Board
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.95 Case Name: Michael Shan Thompson Claim Nos: 40210278AG20001 and AZUA-0349
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8 City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager Property Address: 622-624 North San Gabriel Avenue; APN: 8611-004-912 to 914 Negotiating Parties: Luis Nieblas
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Purchase
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): (2 potential cases)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1) Case Names: Carachure v. City of Azusa; Case No. 22STCP03478 and Carachure v. City of Azusa; Case No. 22STCV31418
ADJOURN UTILITY BOARD
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.azusaca.gov/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.
A.
PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Flag Salute
4. Invocation ? Chaplain Elvin Miranda, Azusa Police Department
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
CEREMONIAL
1. Recognition of the Azusa High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team.
2. Recognition of the Azusa High School Academic Decathlon Team.
3. Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Donate Life Month in the City of Azusa.
4. Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 10 as Arbor Day in the City of Azusa.
5. Presentation of proclamations in honor of Earth Day 2026: City?s Clean and Green Month and Recycling and Organics Separation Month
6. Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month in the City of Azusa.
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.
C.
REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
1. City Manager Communications.
2. Councilmember Announcements.
D.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. PUBLIC HEARING - AB 2561 LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES: VACANT POSITIONS RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Open the public hearing for public testimony regarding AB 2561; 2) Close the public hearing; and
3) Receive and file staff's presentation and report.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D.1 - Staff Report - AB 2561 Vacancy Public Hearing
2. CONSIDERATION TO ALLOW FOR THE CO-SPONSORING OF THE RACE ON 66 AZUSA TWILIGHT BICYCLE RACE TO BE HELD ON JULY 11, 2026, WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FEES, AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW FOR STREET CLOSURES THE DAY OF THE EVENT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Authorize and adopt Resolution No.2026 - C16 to allow for the temporary street closure and use of the public right-of way on Azusa Avenue between 5th Street and Santa Fe Avenue, San Gabriel Avenue between 6th Street and the southernmost point of the Metro/Heavy Rail lines, and Foothill Blvd between Angeleno Avenue and Dalton Avenue for Twilight Criterium Bicycle Race and activities; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Special Event Permit Agreement with Go Fast-Andiamo of Twilight Criterium Bicycle Race, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City; and 3) Make a finding that the community at large will receive public benefits with the Co-sponsorship by the City and waiving of associated event costs.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D.2 - Staff Report - Criterium Bicycle Race Co-Sponsorship
3. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW FOR LIMITED STREET CLOSURES FOR THE DOWNTOWN AZUSA NIGHT MARKET SERIES TAKING PLACE ON THE THIRD THURSDAY OF THE YEAR DURING 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize and adopt Resolution No.2026 - C17 to allow for the temporary street closure and use of the public right-of way on Azusa Ave between 6th St. And Foothill Blvd. for the Azusa Night Market Series.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D.3 - Staff Report -Temporary Street Closures for Night Market - 4.6.26
4. CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 MID-CYCLE BUDGET REVIEW RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C19 approving the Fiscal Year 2025/26 mid-year budget adjustments; 2) Receive, review, and file the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Second Quarter Budget-to-Actual financial report; and 3) Provide input and direction on key considerations for the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget in advance of adoption in June 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D.4 - Staff Report - FY 25-26 Mid-Year and FY 26-27 Mid-Cycle Budgets Review 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. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2026 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 February 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting
2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED MARCH 12, 2026 THROUGH APRIL 1, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C18 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 - WARRANT REGISTER 2.26.26-3.11.26
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).
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.3 - Staff Report - HR Action Items
4. CITY TREASURER?S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of December 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.4 - Staff Report - City Treasurer’s Report, December 2026
5. CITY TREASURER?S ACCOUNTING OF ALL RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS AND FUND BALANCES FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Reports of Receipts, Disbursements and Fund Balances for the months of July through September 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.5 - Staff Report - Cash and Fund Balance Reports July-Sept 2025
6. CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR VACTOR TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLIES RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve an increase to the Haaker Equipment Company blanket purchase order in an amount not-to-exceed $75,000. Total Cost: $75,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Sewer Fund (34-55-665-000-6493)
E.6 - Staff Report - Haaker BPO Increase
F.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
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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 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