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 15, 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: Atlantis Gardens, 641 Glenfinnan Ave; 633 Glenfinnan Ave; 629 Glenfinnan Ave; 630 Glenfinnan Ave; 606 Glenfinnan Ave; 600 East 6th St.; 610 East 6th St.; 630 East 6th St.; 670 East 6th St.; 616 Cedarglen Dr.; 628 Cedarglen Dr.; 601 Cedarglen Dr.; 615 Cedarglen Dr.; 627 Cedarglen Dr.; 630 Cedarglen Dr.; 645 E. Lime Ave.; 627 E. Lime Ave.; 611 E. Lime Ave.
City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Michael Ruane, National Core
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Purchase
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8 Property Address: 975 W. Foothill, Azusa Successor Agency Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez and Jose Jimenez, Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency Negotiating Parties: Haiping Hu E-Power, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Purchase
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8 Property Address: 632 N. Alameda, Azusa City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: David Fang, Wellcredit Corporation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Purchase
4. 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 ? City Council/Utility Board
3. Flag Salute
4. Invocation ? Pastor James Mendoza, Altar Four Square Church
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
CEREMONIAL
1. Proclamation declaring the Month of June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Azusa.
1. Proclamation declaring the Month of June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Azusa.
2. Proclamation declaring June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth 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 REGARDING DELINQUENT TRASH COLLECTION FEES D.1 - Staff Report - 2026 Delinquent Trash Collection Accounts
2. CONSIDERATION OF A CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE ?CRUISING BACK 2 ROUTE 66? CAR SHOW TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2026, WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FEES, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW FOR LIMITED STREET CLOSURES FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT D.2 - Staff Report - Car Show Co-Sponsorship Request
3. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (ENDING JUNE 30, 2027) OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETS FOR THE CITY, AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND REAFFIRM GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY D.3 - Staff Report - Year 2 Bienniel Budget Adoption FY 2026-27 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 APRIL 20, 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 - April 20, 2026, Regular Meeting
2. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED MAY 28, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 10, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C38 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 5.28.26-6.10.26
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 MARCH 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 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, March 2026
5. CITY TREASURER?S ACCOUNTING OF ALL RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS AND FUND BALANCES FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Reports of Receipts, Disbursements and Fund Balances for the months of January through March 2026.
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 Jan-Mar 2026
6. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CODE AMENDMENT TO 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 E.6 - Staff Report - Adoption of TRL Ordinance
7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH CWE ENGINEERING FOR ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES E.7 - Staff Report - CWE Agreement - On-Call Professional Services Extension
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A LETTER AGREEMENT WITH THE AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (AUSD) FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF SUMMER PROGRAMMING E.8 - Staff Report - AUSD Letter Agreement - Summer Day Camp 2026 _Final
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $50,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the issuance of Blanket Purchase Orders exceeding $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27, as detailed in Attachment 1, in accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Section. 2-518(a) – Contracts.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.9 - Staff Report Blanket POs over $50,000
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COACHMAN MOORE & ASSOCIATES FOR ?ALL IN FOR AZUSA? PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES E.10 - Staff Report -Coachman Moore Agreement Amendment 2026
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA AB 481 E.11 - Staff Report - AB 481 Military Equipment Use
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. FOR CONTRACT PLAN REVIEW, ADMINISTARTIVE SUPPORT, AND INSPECTION SERVICES E.12 -Staff Report - First Amendment Transtech
13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE-YEAR COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM (2027?2030), AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA AS IT IS NOT A PROJECT E.13 - Staff Report -CDBG 3 Yr Cooperation Agreement
14. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C40, approving and adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the Amount of $665,774,564.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.14 - Staff Report - FY2627 Gann Limit
F.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
July 7, 2026 – Canceled
July 20, 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 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