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, JULY 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.
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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.
In-Person Option
Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chambers. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a speaker card to the City Clerk prior to 6:30 p.m. for Closed Session and 7:30 p.m. for Open Session. Members will be called on in the order that cards are received, and all in-person public comments will be heard prior to virtual public comments.
Virtual Option
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Written Comments
Written comments may be submitted in advance of the meeting by emailing [email protected] and shall be limited to no more than 250 words. Written comments received by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be provided to the Council, made available to the public at the meeting, and included in the official record of the meeting but will not be read aloud. 6:30 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
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 taken during the regular portion of the meeting which begins at 7:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment
A.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. Property Address: 975 W. Foothill Blvd City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Liguo Yu, Clean Future Partners SPV1 LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. Property Address: 250 E. Foothill Blvd.
City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Rosa Munoz
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Lease
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
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
B.
PUBLIC COMMENT
This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to make public comments on items listed or not listed on this Agenda, except for Public Hearings. 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 Comment will be up to sixty (60) minutes total. After the Mayor or City Clerk’s request for any further speakers, and no further speakers in person or remotely respond to speak, public comment will be closed.
C.
REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
1. ?Pet of the Month? ? Inland Valley Humane Society
2. City Manager Communications.
3. Councilmember Announcements.
D.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PROPOSED INCREASE IN REFUSE COLLECTION AND ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING SERVICES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Open the Public Hearing, receive public testimony, and close the Public Hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C42 approving the annual refuse collection and organic waste recycling rate adjustment for Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services effective August 1, 2026, and if approved to be adjusted by Consumer Price Index (CPI) beginning July 1, 2027, and every July 1st thereafter for a five-year period, through and including adjustments on or after July 1, 2031.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D.1 - Staff Report - Public Hearing Refuse Rate Adjustment
2. CONSIDERATION OF 2026 CITY OF AZUSA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING ALLOCATION AND AWARDS RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the allocation of $6,000 from Trust Account 50-08-000-146-2719 to fund the scholarship awards; and 2) Approve the Azusa City Council Academic Scholarship Ad-Hoc Committee's selection of the 2026 Academic Scholarship award recipients.
Total Cost: $6,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 50-08-000-146-271
D.2 - Staff Report - 2026 Academic Scholarship Program Application Cycle
3. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATION FOR ELIGIBLE CENSUS TRACT NUMBER 06037400602 UNDER THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S OPPORTUNITY ZONES 2.0 PROGRAM RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C43 establishing the City's support of the recommendation of eligible census tract Number 06037400602 under the State of California's Opportunity Zone's 2.0 Program; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designees to submit the Resolution to the State of California's Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program; and 3) Encourage support from elected representatives in advancing the City's Opportunity Zone nomination.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D.3 - Staff Report - Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program
4. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF AZUSA, DUARTE, AND IRWINDALE ESTABLISHING THE NORTH SAN GABRIEL RIVER OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY TO PURSUE THE LEASE, MANAGEMENT, OPERATION, AND REVITALIZATION OF LARIO PARK RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution 2026-C44 approving the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Agreement) establishing the North San Gabriel River Open Space and Recreation Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and determining the Agreement exempt from CEQA; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate, finalize, and execute the Agreement, including the authority to approve and incorporate non-substantive revisions and administrative modifications, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, provided such revisions do not materially alter the rights, obligations, governance structure, or financial commitments of the City as approved by the City Council, and to take all actions necessary to implement the City's participation in the formation and initial organization of the Joint Powers Authority, which may include facilitating the Authority's initial organizational meeting and commencement of operations, consistent with this approval and applicable law; and 3) Authorize the City's participation in pursuing a lease, license, or other management agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for Lario Park and related recreational assets within the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, provided that nothing herein authorizes execution of any lease, license, or management agreement beyond the authority delegated by this action or otherwise required by applicable law.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D.4 - Staff Report - JPA formation North San Gabriel River
5. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (SERGIO GONZALEZ) AND UPDATING THE CITY?S SALARY SCHEDULE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C45 of the City Council of the City of Azusa, California, approving a Sixth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement (Sergio Gonzalez) and updating the City’s publicly available salary schedule.
Total Cost: $45,715 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: General Fund 30% and Various Other Funds 70% D.5 - Staff Report - Sixth Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement 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.
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 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED JUNE 11, 2026 THROUGH JULY 15, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C46 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.1 - City Warrant Register 2.26.26-3.11.26
2. 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.2 - Staff Report - HR Action Items
3. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE TRACT MAP NO. 084223 LOCATED AT 627 E. OLD SIERRA MADRE AVENUE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Determine that this project complies with the General Plan and is consistent with the approved tentative map and any amendments thereto; 2) That the City Council approves the subject maps and accepts the Offers of dedication shown on said maps; 3) Approve Final Tract Map No. 084223; and
4) Authorize the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificates, which embodies the approval of said map and acceptance of any grants, easements and dedications.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.3 - Staff Report - 627 E. Old Sierra Madre - TR 084223
4. CONSIDERATION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IDS GROUP FOR DESIGN AND SUPPORT SERVICES RELATED TO THE AZUSA CITY LIBRARY CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND MODERNIZATION PROJECT (CIP NOS. 51023A AND 51024A) RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the 1st Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with IDS Group; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.4 - Staff Report - IDS Group Amendment No. 1
5. CONSIDERATION OF THE CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve and execute the attached Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Agreement for FY 26/27 between the State of California CHP and the City of Azusa Police Department; 2) Waive the bidding process as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-521(a) Cooperative, piggyback purchasing with other agencies in the best interest of the City and utilize contract number 081325-NAF with National Auto Fleet Group provided through Sourcewell's Cooperative Purchase Program for the purchase of vehicles and related equipment; and 3) Authorize staff to purchase a dedicated DUI Enforcement Vehicle from National Auto Fleet Group, in an amount not to exceed $82,254.21.
Total Cost: $119,270.68 Reimbursable Grant Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: 2820310122-4599 and 6625
E.5 - Staff Report - CHP Grant FY 26.27
6. CONSIDERATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE AZUSA CITY LIBRARY OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACE PROJECT NO. 71122A (729 N DALTON AVE, AZUSA, CA 91702) RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Accept the project improvements; and
2) Authorize Staff to file a Notice of Completion for the Azusa City Library Outdoor Learning Space Project.
Total Cost: Budgeted Amount $1,300,270; Total Cost $1,246,946 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: $567,270 in General Fund Excess Reserves (Account #4680510000/51024C); $78,000 in Measure W (Fund 20); $50,000 in Quimby (Fund 19); $99,000 in Public Benefit Funds (Account# 24-40-739-082-6625/MMUNIB-6625); $6,000 in AB939 funds (Account# 39-40-750-065-6625); and $500,000 in California State Library Target Grant budget funds (CIP Account# 28-80-500-000/71122A) E.6 - Staff Report - NOC Library Outdoor Learning Space
7. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR GRANT WRITING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve waiving of purchasing procedures under Azusa Municipal Code Sec. 2-539 Waiving of Purchasing Procedures in best interest of the City; 2) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with California Consulting, Inc. for grant writing and grant support services for a one-year term in an amount not-to-exceed $69,900, subject to the City's standard termination provisions; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $69,600 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 10-10-110-000-6399 and 31-40-711-903-6399 E.7 - Staff Report - Grant Writing and Management Services
8. CONSIDERATION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLACKWATER PUBLIC SAFETY FOR UNARMED SECURITY SERVICES RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Blackwater Public Safety for the provision of unarmed security services, increasing the total not-to-exceed annual compensation amount from $225,000 to $321,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment, in substantial form, subject to minor modifications acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $321,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes, need additional $47,280 from General Fund Fund/Account No: $103,000 from Recreation (10-25-410-000-6615), $60,000 from Senior Services (10-25-543-000-6615), $20,000 from Family Services (10-25-543-100-6615), $138,000 from Library (10-30-511-000-6615). With the exception of the Library funding, all amounts were programmed in the FY26-27 Budget. The Library budgeted $90,720, requiring an additional $47,280 from General Fund E.8 - Staff Report - First Amendment to PSA with Blackwater for Unarmed Security Services
9. CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PSD CITYWIDE, INC. FOR CITYWIDE ENTERPRISE ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND ANNUAL SOFTWARE LICENSING AND MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Waive the bidding process as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-521(a) Cooperative, piggyback purchasing with other agencies in the best interest of the City and utilize contract number 060624-PSD with PSD Citywide, Inc. provided through Sourcewell's Cooperative Purchase Program; 2) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with PSD Citywide, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $135,290 for the implementation year and $55,500 Annual Version Protection and Maintenance Fee for subsequent years; 3) Authorize staff to increase the FY 2026-27 budget by $135,290 in the applicable Fund 56; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute contracts, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $135,290.00 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: Technology Enhancement, Sewer Funds, Street Maintenance Funds, Park Maintenance Funds, Facilities Maintenance Funds E.9 - Staff Report - Citywide Enterprise Asset Management System Implementation
10. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PROCESS FOOTHILL TRANSIT MAINTENANCE INVOICES FOR INTERMODAL TRANSIT CENTER RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize payment to Foothill Transit in the amount of $111,191.80 for the FY 2024-25 Azusa Intermodal Transit Center maintenance invoice.
Total Cost: $75,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 10-55-651-000-6399
E.10 - Staff Report - Foothill Transit 2025
11. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CT&T CONCRETE PAVING, INC. FOR THE RESIDENTIAL RESURFACING PROJECT - PHASE I (CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS) RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Award a contract in the amount of $511,780 to CT&T Concrete Paving Inc; 2) Authorize staff to amend the contract by up to a 10% contingency in the amount of $51,178 for potential change orders as needed for a total not-to-exceed cost of $562,958; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Construction Cost: $511,780.00 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: Measure M (Acct. 04-80-000-000-7120/66126E) E.11 - Staff Report - Residential Resurfacing Phase I Award
12. CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORATION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE E.12 - Staff Report - NTD Report Year 2023
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-R06 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED JANUARY 15, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 25, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-R06 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 1.15.26 - 2.25.26
G.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
August 3, 2026 - Canceled
August 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 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