CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - TEST
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:18am.
Roll Call
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Council Member 1, Council Member 2, and Council 4
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Council Member 3
ALSO PRESENT:
NONE
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. Property Address: 250 East Foothill Boulevard, APN: 8611-002-001 City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ralph and Michael Munoz
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Lease
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957. Titles: City Manager and City Attorney 7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR REGULAR MEETING.
PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
Call to Order
The second call to order was 10am.
Roll Call
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Council Member 1, Council Member 2, Council Member 3, and Council 4 ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
NONE
Flag Salute
Robert Smith led the flag salute for the meeting.
Invocation – Pastor Varinia Jordan, Iglesia Cristiana Ebenezer nice invocation
Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
nothing to report
CEREMONIAL
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Council Member 1, Council Member 2, Council Member 3, and Council 4 ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
NONE
Obama was called to speak
George Bush Jr. was called to speak
Bob Jones was called to speak
Example was called to speak and spoke about stopping the building of data centers Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Regina Sells-Arnold, Azusa City Library Adult Education and Literacy Coordinator, for her 48th Assembly District 2026 Distinguished Woman of the Year award.
Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 19-25, 2026 as National Library Week in the City of Azusa.
Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Building and Safety Month in the City of Azusa.
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
City Manager Communications.
Economic Development Update.
There was no updates to economic development at this time.
Councilmember Announcements.
Kirsten’s Updates at the meeting
SCHEDULED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING – CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 88.42.190 RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS). ALSO, TO DETERMINE THAT THE AMENDMENT IS STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION 15378 AND SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE Open the public hearing, receive testimony and close public hearing; Find that the adoption of the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15378 and Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code; and Moved by Council Member 1, seconded by Council Member 3 and carried unanimously by the following vote of the Council, to approve .
AYES:
Council Member 2, Council Member 3, Council Member 1, Council 4 NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
Introduce an ordinance titled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 88.42.190 RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS). ALSO, TO DETERMINE THAT THE AMENDMENT IS STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE. Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
Moved by Council Member 1, seconded by Council Member 2 and failed by the following vote of the Council, to approve .
AYES:
Council 4
NOES:
Council Member 1, Council Member 2, Council Member 3
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 262 TO AMEND SECTION 88.42.240 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TOBACCO AND VAPING SHOPS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION 15378 AND SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE Open the public hearing, receive testimony and close public hearing; Find that the adoption of the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Section 15378 and Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code; and Introduce an Ordinance titled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 262 TO AMEND SECTION 88.42.240 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TOBACCO AND VAPING SHOPS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA." Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
Moved by Council Member 1 and failed unanimously by the following vote of the Council, to approve .
AYES:
NONE
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
Moved by Council Member 1, seconded by Council Member 2 and carried unanimously by the following vote of the Council, to approve amendment information could go here for the item.
AYES:
Council Member 1, Council Member 2, Council Member 3, Council 4 NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE ON THE CITY OF AZUSA GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITEE Authorize that the City Council appoint one (1) City Council Member to serve as the City’s representative on the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC); and Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C19 appointing one (1) City Council Member to serve as the City’s representative on the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
Moved by Council Member 2, seconded by Council Member 2 and carried unanimously by the following vote of the Council, to approve 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C19 appointing one (1) City Council Member to serve as the City’s representative on the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A.
AYES:
Council Member 1, Council Member 2, Council 4
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
Council Member 3
ABSTAIN:
NONE
CONSIDERATION OF 2026 SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION OF THE MAY 18, 2026, REGULAR MEETING Discuss and confirm the modified 2026 summer meeting schedule; and Approve the cancellation of the May 18, 2026, City Council meeting. Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
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.
Moved by Council Member 1, seconded by Council Member 2 and carried unanimously by the following vote of the Council, to approve Approve items with the exception of item #3.
AYES:
Council Member 1, Council Member 2, Council Member 3, Council 4 NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATED FEBRUARY 17, 2026 CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED APRIL 2, 2026 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2026
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL RELATED ACTION ITEMS REQUESTS Moved by Council Member 1, seconded by Council Member 2 and carried unanimously by the following vote of the Council, to table 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.
AYES:
Council Member 1, Council Member 2, Council Member 3, Council 4 NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
CITY TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION OF THE AZUSA AVENUE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT - PHASE II (ROADWAY PAVING & STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS); AZUSA AVENUE FROM ARROW HIGHWAY TO FIRST STREET; CIP NO. 66126C Accept the project improvements; and
Authorize Staff to file a Notice of Completion for the Azusa Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase II (Roadway Paving & Striping Improvements). Total Construction Cost: $1,239,524.68 Are the cost of these items budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: Utility Mitigation Fund (Acct. 13-80-000-661-7120/66126C-7120) CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CERTAIN CITY OF AZUSA STREETS FOR THE CANYON CITY CLASSIC 5K/10K/CUTIE FUN RUN
RECEIVE AND FILE PURCHASE ORDERS ISSUED WITH CONTRACT AGREEMENTS EXECUTED BY CITY MANAGER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP NO. 83862 LOCATED AT 900 E. ALOSTA AVENUE That this project complies with the General Plan and is consistent with the approved tentative map and any amendments thereto; That the City Council approves the subject maps and accepts the offers of dedication shown on said maps; Approve Final Parcel Map No. 83862; and
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
CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R03 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2026 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2026 Adopt Resolution No. 2026-R03 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
This is a test item I am adding to my agenda before the start of the meeting.
This item was added by council member 1 before the start of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
May 4, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting May 18, 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. If possible, notification should be submitted at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting when special services are needed in order to assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made in time.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40am.
Moved by Council Member 1, seconded by Council Member 3 and carried unanimously by the following vote of the Council, to approve .
AYES:
Council Member 1, Council Member 2, Council Member 3, Council 4 NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
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CITY CLERK
UPCOMING MEETINGS
June 16, 2026