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, OCTOBER 19, 2026
06:30 P.M.
Closed Session
7:30 P.M. 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
06:30 P.M.
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
Members of the public may provide live comments during the designated public comment period via Teams or conference call. To join via Teams, click the following link or enter it into your web browser https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/276338699930347?p=cpK2EpQUSLSZTq837i. To join the conference call, dial (323) 673-4664 and when prompted, enter the Meeting ID: 323 452 382#. You will be prompted when it is time for each comment period and you may request to speak by raising your hand on Teams or dialing *5 from your phone.
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.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment – Closed Session items only
A.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. Property Address: 729 N. Azusa Ave.
City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Ed Patel, ANS Management & Investment, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. 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: Guillermo Lopez, Azusa Unified School District Superintendent Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Payment
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957. 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 Griffin Harrel, Sandals Church
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
CEREMONIAL
1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2026, as Red Ribbon Week in the City of Azusa.
2. Presentation of Certificate Recognizing Emmy Award Winner and Azusa Resident Ernest Harden Jr.
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. City Manager Comments
2. City Council Comments
D.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
None
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 OCTOBER 1, 2026 THROUGH OCTOBER 14, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-C65 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 - WARRANT REGISTER 10.1.26-10.14.26
2. CONSIDERATION OF CITY TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of June 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.2 - Staff Report - City Treasurers Report, June 2026
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. CONSIDERATION OF THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept grant number PT27011 in the amount of $88,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
Total Cost: $80,000 Reimbursable Grant
Is the cost of this item budgeted? Budget will be amended upon approval Fund/Account No: 28-20-310-XXX-4540, 28-20-310-XXX-6033, 28-20-310-XXX-6220, & 28-20-310-XXX-6563 E.4 - Staff Report - OTS (STEP) Grant FY 26.27
5. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF $52,452 ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES (CLLS) RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept $52,452 in grant funding from California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) for Fiscal Year 26/27.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: 2830515055; 2830515085
E.5 - Staff Report - Consideration of CLLS Grant Acceptance FY 2627
6. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC BENEFIT AND AWARD OF A CITY OF AZUSA SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE AZUSA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ TENNIS PROGRAM RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve $500 of Special Assistance funds to the Azusa High School Boys' Tennis Program to offset program expenses; and 2) Make a finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended items. Total Cost: $500 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 50-08-000-141-2718
E.6 - Staff Report - Finding of Public Benefit - AHS Boys Tennis
7. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC BENEFIT AND AWARD OF A CITY OF AZUSA SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE AZUSA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve $500 of Special Assistance funds to the Azusa High School Boys' Cross Country Program to offset program expenses; and 2) Make finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended items
Total Cost: $500 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 50-08-000-141-2718
E.7 - Staff Report - Finding of Public Benefit - AHS Boys Cross Country Program
8. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC BENEFIT AND AWARD OF A CITY OF AZUSA SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE GLADSTONE MIDDLE SCHOOL AVID CLUB RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve $500 of Special Assistance funds to the Gladstone Middle School AVID Club to offset program expenses; and 2) Make a finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended items.
Total Cost: $500 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 50-08-000-141-2718
E.8 - Staff Report - Finding of Public Benefit - Gladstone MS AVID Club
9. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC BENEFIT AND AWARD OF A CITY OF AZUSA SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE GLADSTONE MIDDLE SCHOOL FISHING CLUB RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve $500 of Special Assistance funds to the Gladstone Middle School Fishing Club to offset program expenses; and 2) Make a finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended items.
Total Cost: $500 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 50-08-000-141-2718
E.9 - Staff Report - Finding of Public Benefit - GMS Fishing Club
10. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC BENEFIT AND AWARD OF A CITY OF AZUSA SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE GLADSTONE MIDDLE SCHOOL GARDENING CLUB RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve $500 of Special Assistance funds to the Gladstone Middle School Gardening Club to offset program expenses; and 2) Make a finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended items.
Total Cost: $500 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 50-08-000-141-2718
E.10 - Staff Report - Finding of Public Benefit - Gladstone Middle School Gardening Club
11. 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.11 - CM Signed Contracts Oct 2026
F.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
November 2, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting November 16, 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