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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND
JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY
Due to the local State of Emergency resulting from the threat of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor
Newsom has issued Executive Order N-29-20 in which Section 3 supersedes Paragraph 11 of Executive Order
N-25-20 (issued on March 12, 2020) addressing Brown Act regulations. This new order states that the City does
not need to make a physical location available for members of the public to observe a public meeting and offer
public comment. The Order allows the City to hold City Council/Board meetings via teleconferencing and
allows for members of the public to observe and address the meeting telephonically or electronically.
To comply with the recent Health Orders issued by the Governor and Los Angeles County Health
Department, the City Council meetings scheduled for Monday, April 19, 2021 at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. are
Closed to the Public. Those wishing to comment on items virtually on the closed session agenda 6:30 P.M.
may do so by calling (669) 900-6833 and when prompted entering the following meeting ID # 938 0139 2313
between 6:00 P.M - 6:30 P.M. Those wishing to make public comment virtually on the Regular City Council
meeting agenda at 7:30 P.M. may do so by calling (669) 900-6833 and when prompted entering the following
meeting ID # 978 0215 2782 between 6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. No calls will be accepted after 7:30 P.M. Please
note if you call in for Public Comment, you will be placed in a waiting room up until your turn to speak.
NOTE: You will not be able to hear the meeting live from the call but may access the meeting by clicking
the link below or on your local cable access channel. Members of the public may also submit written
comment by emailing PublicComment@azusaca.gov by 5:30pm. Emailed public comments will be provided to
the City Council and will be part of the record but will not be read aloud. (Email Comments shall be limited to
no more than 250 words).
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM – CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC
213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
AZUSA, CA 91702
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021
6:30 P.M. Closed Session
7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting
AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
ROBERT GONZALES
MAYOR
JESSE AVILA, JR. EDWARD J. ALVAREZ
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMEMBER
URIEL E. MACIAS ANDREW N. MENDEZ
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
6:30 P.M.
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
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 provided for during
the regular portion of the meeting beginning at 7:30 P.M.
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Case Name: City of Azusa v. 534 E. Foothill, LLC; LASC Case No. 19PSCP00162
2.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government
Code, Section 54956.8.
City Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager and Matt Marquez, Director of Economic &
Community Development
Property Address: 975 W. Foothill, APNs 8605-019-906 and 907.
Negotiating Parties: Al Cabraloff, Spectrum
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, THE
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR REGULAR MEETING.
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 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.
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A. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call – City Council
3. Roll Call – Planning Commission
4. Flag Salute
5. Invocation – Pastor Felix Garcia, Centro Esperanza Church
6. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
CEREMONIAL - None
B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to make public comments on items within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the council/agency board that are not listed on this agenda or are listed on this agenda
as an item other than a public hearing item. 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. The Council/Agency Board will respond after public
comment has been received. 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 shall be handled after the speaker
has completed his/her comments. Public Participation will be limited to sixty (60) minutes.
C. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION
1. CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT STUDY SESSION #1 FOR THE CITY’S
HOUSING ELEMENT 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 UPDATE. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Receive a presentation from staff on the progress of the Housing Element Update – 6th Cycle.
2) Provide input/direction on the next steps/discussion or deliberation of topics to consider.
ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT STUDY SESSION
D. REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
1. City Manager Communications.
2. Mayor Pro-Tem Avila: Request for Proclamation declaring April 2021 as “Donate Life Month” in the City
of Azusa.
E. SCHEDULED ITEMS – None
F. 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.
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1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2021.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve minutes as written.
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED APRIL 1,
2021 THROUGH APRIL 14, 2021.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2021-C16 allowing certain claims and demands and specifying the funds out of which
the same are to be paid.
3. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the following Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service
Rules and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s).
4. CITY TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE
MONTH OF JANUARY 2021.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of January 2021.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF “DIA DE LOS NIÑO’S” GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE
LIBRARY.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept the grant award from the California State Library; and Approve necessar y budget amendments and
adjust the current fiscal year budget accordingl y.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY FOR THE CALIFORNIA
LIBRARIES CULTIVATING RACIAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept the grant award from California State Library; and Approve necessar y budget amendments and
adjust the current fiscal year budget accordingl y.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF “LEVEL UP WITH THE LIBRARY” GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
STATE LIBRARY.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept the LSTA Grant award from the California State Library; and Approve necessary budget
amendments and adjust the current fiscal year budget accordingl y.
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8. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIBRARY COOPERATIVE AND
THE STATE LIBRARY FOR RESOURCES TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept the Grant award from the SCLC and California State Library; and Approve necessar y budget
amendments and adjust the current fiscal year budget accordingl y.
9. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO AB 1486 – 622 AND 624 NORTH
SAN GABRIEL AVENUE IN THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, (APNs: 8611-004-912 & 913, and 8611-004-914).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Find that the declaration of surplus property is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act; and adopt Resolution No. 2021-C17, declaring that the property located at 622
and 624 North San Gabriel Avenue (APNs: 8611-004-912 & 913, and 8611-004-914) is non-exempt
surplus land and is no longer necessary for the City’s use and directing the City Manager to follow the
procedures set forth in the Surplus Land Act, California Government Code Section 54220, et seq., as
amended by AB 1486, for the sale of surplus land.
10. REQUEST TO APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CLIENT FIRST FOR VOIP
IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Waive the competitive bidding process as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code section 2-517(38)
Solicitation and Bidding exceptions; Computers, Computer components and services; Approve Professional
Services Agreement with Client First in a not to exceed amount $40,000; and Authorize the Mayor to sign
and execute the Professional Services Agreement and Scope of Work, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, on behalf of the City.
11. APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT
VETERANS FREEDOM PARK BY MIRACLE PLAYGROUND SALES AND THEIR
SUBCONTRACTOR ORTCO, INC. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Waive the competitive bid process as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code Section 2.521(a) and approve
the purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Veterans Freedom Park by Miracle
Playground Sales and subcontractor Ortco, Inc. in the amount of $164,800.25, which includes a 10%
contingency.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT COMPLETION AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE A NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT NO. 66117C, 66117I,
66118C AND 66117J. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept the project improvements; and Authorize Staff to file a Notice of Completion for the Traffic
Management System Project No. 66117C, 66117I, 66118C, 66117J, and 66121C.
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G. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will be adjourned in memory of Francisca Atilano, Lifelong Azusa Resident. We also adjourn
in solemn honor of those Azusans who we’ve lost to Covid-19.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
May 3, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
May 17, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
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CERTIFICATION
I, Adrian Garcia, MMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk 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 April 15, 2021, 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.ci.azusa.ca.us.
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Adrian Garcia, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Azusa City Clerk’s Office