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, JUNE 1, 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
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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
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: Charles H. Lee Elementary School (Baseball Field) - 550 N Cerritos Ave, Azusa, CA 91702, APN: 8612-002-903 City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Arturo Ortega, Azusa Unified School District Superintendent Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.95. Case Name: Seunghyeok (Shawn) Kim Claim No: 4A22020AT4B0001
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR: Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City representative: City Attorney Unrepresented employee: City Manager
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 ? Pastor Adrian Greer, Foothill Community Church
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
CEREMONIAL
1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Gladstone Theatre Guild in appreciation of their ?Rock of Ages? production.
2. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Southland Young Marines in appreciation of their service to the community.
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. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF AZUSA?S FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (DBA ATHENS SERVICES) AND APPROVAL TO PUBLISH NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PROPOSED INCREASE IN SOLID WASTE RATES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2026, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROP 218 REQUIREMENTS D.1 - Staff Report - Approval SW Franchise Agmt and Prop 218
2. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A CODE AMENDMENT MODIFYING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) AND CHAPTER 18 (BUSINESSES) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE (?AMC?) RELATING TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS, ADOPTION OF A TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE, AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA D.2 - Staff Report - Tobacco Retail License Ordinance
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 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS DATED MARCH 16, 2026 AND APRIL 6, 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 March 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting
E.1 - Minutes April 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting
2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED APRIL 30, 2026 THROUGH MAY 27, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C30 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 4.30.26-5.27.26
3. CONSIDERATION OF 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 FEBRUARY 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.4 - Staff Report - Treasurer’s Report, February 2026
5. 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: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.5 - Staff Report - CM Signed Contracts June 2026
6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP NO. 84527 LOCATED AT 405 S. MOTOR AVENUE E.6 - Staff Report - Parcel Map No. 84527, 405 S. Motor Ave
7. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL RESURFACING PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR PHASES I AND II E.7 - Staff Report - Residential Resurfacing NIB
E.7 - Attachment 1 - Phase I - Contract Docs, Plans and Specs E.7 - Attachment 2 - Phase II - Contract Docs, Plans and Specs
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE E.8 - Staff Report - General Municipal Election November 3, 2026
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF INCREASE TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR CITYWIDE HVAC MAINTENANCE SERVICES RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a $30,000 increase to the Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. blanket purchase order in an amount not-to-exceed $130,000.
Total Cost: $130,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 10-55-666-000-6493
E.9 - Staff Report - Emcor BPO Increase
10. REQUEST TO INCREASE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR LAW OFFICES OF PELAYES & BOLANDER NO. 044484 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve an increase of $20,000 to Law Offices of Pelayes & Bolander Blanket Purchase Order No. 044484, for Fiscal Year 2025/26 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $70,000.
Total Cost: $70,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 42-50-923-000-6301
E.10 - Staff Report - Blanket PO Increase Pelayes & Bolander
11. AUTHORIZATION OF ONE YEAR EXTENTION TO IDS ON-CALL AGREEMENT WITH IDS GROUP E.11 - Staff Report - On-Call Professional Service Agreement Extension
12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING A LIST OF PROJECTS THE CITY PROPOSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 E.12 - Staff Report - Resolution Identifying SB1 Funded Projects F.
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. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R04 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED APRIL 16, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-R04 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 4.16.26 - 6.1.26
G.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
June 15, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting July 7, 2026 - Canceled
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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