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Economic and Community DevelopmentECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FY 2023-24 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET CITY OF AZUSA Building Planning Community Improvement Economic Development Real Estate Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic & Community Development 1     PROGRAM DESCRIPTION  The Building Division is responsible for ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare in all  private construction activities in the community. The Division reviews all building permit  applications for proper licensure under the California Contractors Licensing Law and local  ordinances, reviews all construction plans for compliance with state and local building  regulations/standards, and provides building inspections of all permitted work under  construction until completion.    All personnel, operational costs, and administrative support costs are paid for under a “fee  for service” structure with funds deposited to the City General Fund. The Division strives to  provide professional, courteous and efficient customer service and assistance to the public  and other Division personnel. Staff is encouraged to spend additional time with “Do it  yourself” homeowners and business owners attempting construction projects or  improvements without a contractor. Additional time is also encouraged to explain changing  code requirements to licensed contractors who are often unaware of new or changing state  requirements for construction.  FY 2023‐25 STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES  • Ensure the Building Department obtains the needed staff of qualified inspectors to provide  the city with the highest level of skilled professionals.  • Ensure staff obtains the necessary training and education for the implementation and  enforcement of the latest California Building Codes.  • Continue to update the Building Division forms and handouts to reflect current Building Code  requirements.  • Implement a new Land Management System to help streamline the permit process online  and at the public counter.  • Accelerate the electronic plan review process and digital storage of building plans utilizing  our outside plan check company to improve customer service, productivity, and reduce  storage costs. Begin electronic plan review in house utilizing the new land management  system.  • Work to establish collaboration and assistance from outside permitting Departments  such as Light and Water and Public Works  • Continue the in‐house training program designed to inform Building Division personnel of  changes in state laws affecting the California Building Codes, review proper application and  interpretation of existing codes, and ensure uniform enforcement of all codes.    FY 2022‐23 ACCOMPLISHMENTS  • Issued over 1,133 Building permits and performed approximately 350 plan reviews.  • Completed over 3,971 field inspections on a variety of construction projects.    BUILDING  Economic & Community Development 2     • Completed over 108 detailed special inspection reports for either un‐permitted construction  or structural building damage.  • Issued over 62 Certificates of Occupancy for new dwelling units.  • Issued over 16 Certificates of Occupancy for new Commercial Buildings  • Continue to maintain a high level of professional, courteous and efficient customer service at  the public counter, in the field and on the telephone without the benefit of a full Building  Division staff.  • Issued building permits for The Orchard project and continue to perform related inspections.  Economic & Community Development 3 ACCOUNT 1035620000 REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE ACCT # DESCRIPTION 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 EXPLANATION OPERATIONS 6201 Uniform & Laundry 1,200       600                     600                600                (600)            (2) city staff members 6230 Dues & Subscriptions 600           600                     ‐                     ‐                     (600)            No active subscriptions  6235 Meetings/Conferences 2,000       133                     500                500                (1,500)         decrease of conferences  6399 Professional Services/Other   413,947   375,000             375,000        415,000        (38,947)      Building consultant support 6435 Plan Checking 392,170   250,000             350,000        350,000        (42,170)      Plan check support services.  6509 Publications/Other 2,000       ‐                           ‐                     ‐                     (2,000)         unused 6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating 1,000       100                     150                150                (850)            decrease of usage 6551 Fuel and Oil 1,000       1,350                  1,500             1,500             500             increase of fuel price  6563 Supplies/Special 1,000       1,000                  1,400             1,400             400             price increase, added department water  6601 Advertising Expn 300           ‐                           ‐                     ‐                     (300)            unused 6825 Maint & Repair / Vehicle ‐                ‐                           ‐                     ‐                     ‐                   The ECD Vehicle maint budget was included  in citywide under 10‐90‐000‐000‐6825 6850 Lease Payments 500           1,200                  1,200             1,200             700             Increase due to lease payments 6915 Utilities/Telephone           2,750       2,062                  2,252             2,459             (498)            Utility costs have increased BUILDING DETAILED VARIANCE EXPLANATION  Economic & Community Development 4 Description 6201 Uniforms & Laundry - These are city work shirts and boots worn by city personnel to provide safety and/or identification purposes in the field and/or office. 6220 Training Schools - State mandated training for Building Inspectors and Building Official, and costs for certificate maintenance. 6230 Dues and Subscriptions - This account covers costs of membership dues for the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officers (IAPMO), the International Code Council (ICC), California Building Officials (CALBO), and the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. 6235 Meetings & Conferences - International Code Council annual conference. This annual conference includes the Annual Business meeting, final code development hearings and a variety of education programs. Monthly ICC Foothill Chapter meetings. Includes code udates, code and manufacture traing, department networking, and more. 6240 Mileage Reimbursement - Travel expenses incurred by city personnel (out-of-pocket) to and from meetings, trainings, or testing centers. 6435 Plan Checking - This account covers the costs of outside plan checking services used by the Building Division. The current consultant is CSG Consultants Inc. 6493 Outside Services & Repairs - This account funds the Iron Mountain file and plan storage and retrievals, and the Building Division's share of maintenance costs for copiers and fax equipment. 6509 Publications/Other - Purchase of code publications, engineering manuals, engineering software, interpretative and training manuals needed to properly enforce current codes. 6530 Office Supplies - Pens, pencils, erasers, paper, copy paper, calculators, all the everyday items needed to operate within the office and field. 6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating - These are for forms, documents, business cards, and the duplication of plan needed. 6551 Fuel and Oil - Fuel and oil costs for three vehicles operated by Building Division. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUILDING ACTIVITY DETAIL Account Number 1035620000 Economic & Community Development 5 BUILDING EXPENDITURE DETAIL 1035620000 ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE Acct. # DESCRIPTION 21‐22 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 PERSONNEL 6003 Salaries/Regular              285,300           462,775          176,108           457,180          477,390          (5,595)            6012 Salaries/Comp‐Time            2,761                 ‐                       4,613                 ‐                        ‐                        ‐                      6015 Salaries/Vacation             6,168                ‐                       1,132                ‐                       ‐                       ‐                      6024 Salaries/Sick Leave           7,120                ‐                       5,683                ‐                       ‐                       ‐                      6027 Salaries/Bereavement          ‐                         ‐                       700                   ‐                       ‐                       ‐                      6033 Overtime Pay/Premium          52                     ‐                       163                   ‐                       ‐                       ‐                      6045 Salaries/Educational Incentive 1,805                 ‐                       1,769                1,800              1,800              1,800             6047 Covid Pay ‐                         4,950              1,475                 ‐                        ‐                       (4,950)            6048 Salaries/Language Pay 791                    ‐                       635                   375                  375                  375                 6069 Allowance/Vehicle 1,263                1,260              889                   1,680              1,680              420                 6075 Vacation Pay‐Off            43,577             ‐                       29,439             10,000            10,000            10,000           6078 Sick Leave Pay‐Off            11,207             ‐                       3,090                1,500              1,500              1,500             6101 PERS/Employee Contribution    20,653             31,785            9,900                32,275            33,685            490                 6104 PERS Lump Sum ‐                         1,360              1,302                ‐                       ‐                       (1,360)            6105 PERS/Employer Contribution    10,120             12,795            8,893                17,995            18,775            5,200             6109 PARS/Employer Contribution    13,449             13,170            ‐                         ‐                       ‐                       (13,170)          6125 FICA/Employer Contrib/Med     5,694                8,100              3,644                7,980              8,275              (120)               6133 Retiree Health Benefits 5,955                3,300              2,435                1,200              1,200              (2,100)            6140 Life Insurance Allocation     785                   1,365              371                   1,340              1,400              (25)                  6155 Workers' Comp Allocation      12,157             18,755            7,628                18,435            19,245            (320)               6160 LTD Insurance Allocation      2,572                3,600              1,143                3,555              3,715              (45)                  6165 Unemployment Allocation       354                   560                  184                   555                  570                  (5)                    6175 Benefits/Flex Plan            44,330             79,520            29,613             89,100            89,100            9,580             6180 Deferred Comp/Employer Paid   6,401                8,705              3,742                9,336              9,336              631                 PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL 482,515           652,000         294,551           654,306         678,046         2,306             OPERATIONS 6201 Uniforms & Laundry            272                   1,200              600                   600                  600                  (600)               6220 Training Schools              780                   4,000              3,500                4,000              4,000               ‐                      6230 Dues & Subscriptions          1,307                600                  600                    ‐                        ‐                       (600)               6235 Meetings & Conferences        406                   2,000              133                   500                  500                  (1,500)            6240 Mileage Reimbursement ‐                         500                   ‐                         500                  500                   ‐                      6399 Professional Services/Other 298,744           413,947          375,000           375,000          415,000          (38,947)          6435 Plan Checking                 171,543           392,170          250,000           350,000          350,000          (42,170)          6493 Outside Services & Repairs    14,695             15,000            15,000             15,000            15,000            ‐                      6503 Books ‐                         6,000              6,000                6,000              6,000              ‐                      6509 Publications/Other            ‐                         2,000              ‐                         ‐                       ‐                       (2,000)            6530 Office Supplies               1,108                1,500              1,500                1,500              1,500              ‐                      6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating 159                   1,000              100                   150                  150                  (850)               6551 Fuel and Oil                  1,463                1,000              1,350                1,500              1,500              500                 6563 Supplies/Special 888                   1,000              1,000                1,400              1,400              400                 6569 Small Equipment               1,092                500                  750                   500                  500                  ‐                      6601 Advertising Expn ‐                         300                  ‐                         ‐                       ‐                       (300)               6845 Maint/Office Furniture 416                   500                  300                   500                  500                  ‐                      6850 Lease Payments 1,560                500                  1,200                1,200              1,200              700                 6915 Utilities/Telephone           3,605                2,750              2,062                2,252              2,459              (498)               OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL 498,038           846,467         659,095           760,602         800,809         (85,865)         GENERAL FUND TOTAL: 980,553           1,498,467      953,646           1,414,908      1,478,855      (83,559)         Economic & Community Development 6 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION  The Planning Division is the liaison to homeowners, businesses, and developers for all zoning  functions of the City. The Division is responsible for the current and advance planning  programs and planning activities of the City. In order to improve the quality of life of residents  and the community, the Division seeks to implement the goals, objectives, and policies  contained in the General Plan and Development Code, and to enforce all applicable planning  and zoning laws.    In addition, advance planning programs are undertaken to meet the future needs of the City.  More specifically, the Division’s activities include review and processing of environmental  documents, variances, use permits, rezoning, specific plan preparation, design review,  annexations, historic preservation, public art, and business license review. The Planning  Division provides technical support to the Planning Commission, Art in Public Places  Commission, and Cultural & Historic Preservation Commission.  FY 2023‐25 STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES  • Implement the City’s Land Management System (“LMS”)  • Finish City’s 1st Historic Context Statement and Update Citywide Historic Survey.  • Initiate preparation of City’s 1st City Wide Design Guidelines.  • Complete the Lumia Project  • Work on the reimagining all City underutilized or underperforming properties.   • Initiate preparation of the City’s 1st Public Art Plan.  • Undertake various Code Amendments to improve the permitting process in order to be  compliance with State Laws.   • Complete and obtain approval from the State for the City’s Housing Element Update (2022‐ 2029).    FY 2022‐23 ACCOMPLISHMENTS  • Completed the Orchard which has 32,000 square feet of commercial space and 163  residential housing units.  • Completed the 2019 Code Clean Up, 1st comprehensive code clean up since 2015.  • Awarded the SB 2 – Planning Grant from California Department of Housing and Community  Development to expedite housing approvals.  • Ribbon cutting for the Azusa Art Box Program and three artwork located in the Azusa  Intermodal Transit Center.  • Successful business opening for retailers such as but not limited to Raising Cane’s and Urban  Cottage Café.  • Processed a total of 68 Planning Entitlements and three Ordinances.  • Assisted a total of 776 visitors at the Planning Counter.  PLANNING  Economic & Community Development 7 ACCOUNT 1035611000 REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE ACCT # DESCRIPTION 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 EXPLANATION OPERATIONS 6230 Dues/Subscriptions 19,000          19,500               18,000          18,000          (1,000)             decreasing of subscriptions/memberships 6235 Meetings & Conferences 6,250            6,250                 7,300            7,300            1,050              added UCLA Conference  6399 Professional Services/Other 1,181,846    200,000             650,000        450,000        (531,846)        The General Plan Update will be the main  focus of Advance Planning. / Planning  Support.  6405 Commission Meetings Expens 12,000          1,500                 7,500            7,500            (4,500)             calculated by scheduled meetings 6563 Supplies/Special 1,000            1,400                 1,400            1,400            400                 price increase due to department water  dispenser 6850 Lease Payments 2,950            1,200                 1,200            1,200            (1,750)             Lease payment has been split with other  divisions  6915 Utilities/Telephone           1,150            1,847                 2,017            2,202            867                 Utility costs have increased PLANNING DETAILED VARIANCE EXPLANATION  Economic & Community Development 8 Description 6230 Dues & Subscriptions - American Planning Association (APA), Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), California Preservation Foundation, Americans for Arts 6235 Meetings & Conferences - Attendance at American Planning Association California Chapter Conference, California Preservation Foundation Conference, training for public art, historic preservation, environmental review and subdivision map act. 6240 Mileage Reimbursement - To reimburse Planning staff for inspections, recordation, and delivery of Planning Commission packets. 6399 Professional Services/Other - Outside consultation services for environmental review, public art, historic preservation and Tax Increment studies. 6405 Commission Meetings Expense - Funds Commissioner stipends and meeting set up expenses for the Planning Commission, Art in Public Places Commission, and Cultural & Historical Preservation Commission. 6503 Books - Purchase books for historic preservation, CEQA, public art, architectural design, sudivision map act and land use law. 6509 Publications/Other - County Assessor maps, CEQA publications, zoning maps, specific plans, development standard brochures 6518 Postage - Certified mail to various outside agencies like Los Angeles County Fire Department and developers/applicants. 6521 Messenger Service - Courier services for delivery of documents to developers/applicants/attorney. 6530 Office Supplies - Files for development projects, notes pads for counter, paper, highlighters 6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating - Forms, maps, business cards, etc. 6563 Supplies/Special - Supplies for various commission meetings and associated name plates and badges for commisioners and City staff. 6601 Adverting Expense - City initiated projects and code amendments. 6835 Maintenance & Repair/Equipment - Repairs for equipment such as office printer. 6845 Maintenance/Office Furniture & Equipment - Repair or replace non-functional office furniture. 6850 Lease Payments - Copier lease payments 6915 Utilities/Telephone - Phone line for FAX machine. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING ACTIVITY DETAIL Account Number 1035611000 Economic & Community Development 9 PLANNING EXPENDITURE DETAIL 1035611000 ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE Acct. #DESCRIPTION 21‐22 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 PERSONNEL 6003 Salaries/Regular              164,925           326,005             144,872           345,509             359,968             19,504           6006 Salaries/Temp & Part‐Time     6,708                14,820                ‐                          ‐                            ‐                           (14,820)          6012 Salaries/Comp‐Time            3,742                ‐                           2,442                ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6015 Salaries/Vacation             7,948                ‐                           548                   ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6024 Salaries/Sick Leave           7,190                ‐                           5,673                ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6027 Salaries/Bereavement ‐                         ‐                           201                   ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6030 Overtime Pay/Regular ‐                         ‐                           253                   253                     ‐                           253                 6033 Overtime Pay/Premium          420                   ‐                           144                   144                     ‐                           144                 6047 Covid Pay ‐                         3,950                  475                   ‐                           ‐                           (3,950)            6048 Salaries/Language Pay         3,107                3,200                  2,920                6,375                  6,375                  3,175              6068 Allowances/Mgmt ‐                         ‐                           28                     ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6069 Allowances/Vehicle 1,263                1,300                  889                   1,680                  1,680                  380                 6075 Vacation Pay‐Off 6,805                 ‐                           22,563             15,000               1,500                  15,000           6078 Sick Leave Pay‐Off ‐                          ‐                           2,987                1,000                  1,000                  1,000              6101 PERS/Employee Contribution    7,193                11,805               3,813                24,730               25,735               12,925           6104 PERS Lump Sum ‐                         1,000                  923                   ‐                           ‐                           (1,000)            6105 PERS/Employer Contribution    11,491             12,800               11,459             13,795               14,355               995                 6107 APPLE Pay 269                   600                     ‐                         ‐                           ‐                           (600)                6125 FICA/Employer Contrib/Med     3,136                5,845                  2,824                6,155                  6,370                  310                 6133 Retiree Health Premium Reimb  8,306                5,850                  2,048                1,200                  1,200                  (4,650)            6140 Life Insurance Allocation     447                   965                     243                   1,030                  1,070                  65                   6155 Workers' Comp Allocation      7,657                13,275               6,230                14,140               14,720               865                 6160 LTD Insurance Allocation      1,582                2,540                  798                   2,690                  2,800                  150                 6165 Unemployment Allocation       195                   400                     127                   430                     440                     30                   6175 Benefits/Flex Plan            31,236             61,520               31,197             71,100               71,100               9,580              6180 Deferred Comp/Employer Paid   3,713                6,335                  3,287                6,335                  6,335                  ‐                       PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL 277,332           472,210             246,941           511,566             514,648             (39,356)          OPERATIONS 6201 Uniforms & Laundry 800                   900                     900                   900                     900                      ‐                       6220 Training Schools 870                   ‐                           ‐                         ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6230 Dues & Subscriptions          16,196             19,000               19,500             18,000               18,000               (1,000)            6235 Meetings & Conferences        4,692                6,250                  6,250                7,300                  7,300                  1,050              6240 Mileage Reimbursement ‐                         250                     ‐                         250                     250                     ‐                       6301 Legal Fees 18,867             20,000               20,000             20,000               20,000               ‐                       6399 Professional Services/Other 144,268           1,181,846          1,181,846        650,000             450,000             (531,846)        6405 Commission Meetings Expense   5,123                12,000               1,500                7,500                  7,500                  (4,500)            6503 Books 1,871                750                     750                   750                     750                     ‐                       6509 Publications/Other            23                     200                     200                   200                     200                     ‐                       6518 Postage                       ‐                         900                     900                   900                     900                     ‐                       6521 Messenger Service             120                   ‐                           ‐                         ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6530 Office Supplies               1,075                3,000                  3,000                3,000                  3,000                  ‐                       6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating 181                   1,000                  1,000                1,000                  1,000                  ‐                       6563 Supplies/Special 1,085                1,000                  1,400                1,400                  1,400                  400                 6569  Small Equipment 342                   500                     500                   500                     500                     ‐                       6601 Advertising Expense           5,639                7,000                  7,000                7,000                  7,000                  ‐                       6825 Maint & Repair/Vehicle 24                     ‐                           ‐                         ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6835 Maint & Repair/Equipment      ‐                         100                     100                   100                     100                     ‐                       6845 Maint/Office Furniture & Equip 416                   500                     500                   500                     500                     ‐                       6850 Lease Payments 1,560                2,950                  1,200                1,200                  1,200                  (1,750)            6915 Utilities/Telephone           2,425                1,150                  1,847                2,017                  2,202                  867                 OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL 205,576           1,259,296         1,248,393       722,517             522,702             (536,779)       GENERAL FUND TOTAL: 482,908           1,731,506         1,495,334       1,234,083         1,037,350         (497,423)       Economic & Community Development 10     COMMUNITY  IMPROVEMENT    PROGRAM DESCRIPTION  In the year 2022, the Community Improvement Division conducted approximately 532  inspections and reports under the “Real Property Records Report Ordinance” and collected  associated inspection fees. The Division is also responsible for conducting annual inspections  under the “Rental Inspection Ordinance” which deals with ongoing maintenance of  approximately 6,195 registered rental units on 1,286 rental properties in the City, of which  522 properties were inspected within the last 12 months. In addition to the physical property  inspections, the Division collects registration fees in addition to business license fees under  the program.    The Division handled approximately 1199 reactive and proactive complaints pertaining to  real property land uses, property maintenance, non‐permitted construction, National  Pollution Discharge Elimination System violations, State Housing Laws, Health and Safety  Codes, Azusa Municipal Code and other code violations.    The Division issued and processed 288 administrative fines, 234 notice of violation letters  were processed and mailed to violators for code violations. Field inspectors removed over  110 illegally posted signs and have conducted field stops of 123 illegal vendors.    The Division conducted 9 public nuisance hearings, issued 24 stop work orders and  investigated 6 illegal garage conversions. 2 vacant and abandoned properties were  registered with the City and 14 escrow demands were processed. The Division also oversaw  the removal of 1,359 shopping carts from the public right‐of‐way.    The Division implements and enforces the licensing and taxation provisions of the Azusa  Municipal Code and deals with approximately 977 in‐City brick and mortar businesses  annually.    The Division processed 5,073 business license renewals (incoming), along with 904 new  business licenses.    Community Improvement strives to provide professional, courteous and efficient customer  service and assistance to the public and other Department personnel. In addition, staff is also  encouraged to explain relevant ordinances, methods of corrections and changes to code  Economic & Community Development 11       requirements to property owners and business owners who are sometimes unaware of code  violations and changes to ordinances.  FY 2023‐24 STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES  • Implement a Code Compliance program that reduces visible blight and unsafe living  conditions by eliminating 2,500 code violations throughout the City.  • Inspect a minimum of 500 single and multi‐family rental properties.  • Continue to educate the community on quality of life issues and code enforcement matters.  • Update Code Enforcement and Business License materials and informational brochures to  better assist and serve property owners, tenants, and the business community.  • Continue to respond to complaints in a timely manner, depending on the severity of  complaint(s).  • Community Improvement Inspectors continue to work homeless/transient matters  on a daily basis. Inspectors continue to build on relationships with our own HALO  team, Neighborhood Connections, LAHSA and LA CADA.  • Continue organized professional training for Division staff.  • Continue ongoing and interactive training of office and field staff with an emphasis on quality  customer service and educating the public.  • Continue to update Policies and Procedures.  • Continue to improve procedures and processes in the Division.  • Developing Flow Charts for all division functions and programs.  • Increase the use of document imaging to reduce paper and filing storage needs, and allow  real‐time document retrieval.    FY 2024‐25 STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES  • Implement a Code Compliance program that reduces visible blight and unsafe living  conditions by eliminating 2,500 code violations throughout the City.  • Inspect a minimum of 500 single and multi‐family rental properties.  • Continue to educate the community on quality of life issues and code enforcement matters.  • Update Code Enforcement and Business License materials and informational brochures to  better assist and serve property owners, tenants, and the business community.  • Continue to respond to complaints in a timely manner, depending on the severity of  complaint(s).  • Community Improvement Inspectors continue to work homeless/transient matters on a daily  basis. Inspectors continue to build on relationships with our own HALO team, Neighborhood  Connections, LAHSA and LA CADA.  • Continue organized professional training for Division staff.  • Continue ongoing and interactive training of office and field staff with an emphasis on quality  customer service and educating the public.  • Continue to update Policies and Procedures.  • Continue to improve procedures and processes in the Division.  • Developing Flow Charts for all division functions and programs.  • Increase the use of document imaging to reduce paper and filing storage needs, and allow  real‐time document retrieval.  Economic & Community Development 12       FY 2022‐23 ACCOMPLISHMENTS  • Continued to improve the operations of the Community Improvement Division.  • Community Improvement Inspector ‐ Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)  continued inspecting the targeted low‐to‐moderate income areas in the community. The  CDBG inspector also worked on the Rental Inspection Program, Real Property Records  Inspections and responded to complaints and worked proactively within the low‐to‐  moderate income areas.  • Community Improvement Inspectors assigned to (4) geographical BEAT areas.   • Community Improvement Inspectors focused on the Rental Inspection Program.  • Worked with other Departments and Divisions to achieve goals established by the City  Council and City Manager.  • Community Improvement Inspectors continue to work homeless/transient matters  on a daily basis. Inspectors continue to build on relationships with our own HALO  team, Neighborhood Connections, LAHSA and LA CADA.  • Provided professional, courteous, and efficient customer service at the public counter, on  the telephone and in the field.  • Remained active in professional organizations related to Code Enforcement, Business  License, Taxation and Revenues including California Association of Code Enforcement  Officers, American Association of Code Enforcement, and California Municipal Revenue and  Tax Association.  Economic & Community Development 13 ACCOUNT 1035643000 REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE ACCT # DESCRIPTION 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 EXPLANATION OPERATIONS 6201 Uniform & Allowance 1,500       2,100                  2,100             2,100             600             2 staff members have 3 max shirts at  unlimited price  6301 Legal Fees 77,386     75,000                125,000        125,000        47,614        Anticpated legal fees 6493 Outside Services & Repairs 53,483     30,000                30,000          30,000          (23,483)      Anticipated decrease in outside services 6551 Fuel and Oil 4,000       5,500                  5,500             5,500             1,500          increase of fuel  6563 Supplies/Special 1,000       1,400                  1,400             1,400             400             increase of supplies, added department  water  6850 Lease Payments 1,954       2,950                  2,950             2,950             996             increase of lease agreements  6915 Utilities/Telephone 4,362       3,786                  4,134             4,515             (228)            included frontier and aircard invoices COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DETAILED VARIANCE EXPLANATION  Economic & Community Development 14 1035630000 6201 6215 6230 6235 6301 6240 6301 6315 6485 6493 6509 6518 6521 6530 6539 6551 6563 6569 Small Equipment - Equipment for computer appliances, desk etc. 6572 Office Furniture - Purchase of office furniture 6605 6825 6915 ECON & COMM DEVELOPMENT - COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT (INCLUDE BUSINESS LICENSE) ACTIVITY DETAIL Meetings & Conferences - California Association of Code Enforcement Certificate training and California Municipal Revenue & Tax Association annual conferences and meetings and other continuing educational training. Accounting/Auditing Services - Outside audit services such as MuniServices Revenue Enhancement. Utilities/Telephone - Utilities and telephone costs Outside Services & Repairs - Processing administrative citations through DataTicket, Franchise Tax Board intercepts and outside collections, Public nuisance and appeal hearing officer, Corelogic-title and property information and shopping cart retrevial contractor. Messenger Service - Small claims processor and Fedex services as necessary Postage - Notice of Administrative penalties and public nuisance abatement mailings resulting from field activities of Code Enforcement, Business License, Azusa Police Department and Building Division. Use of Registered mail reqiured by AMC. Legal Fees - Possible court costs. Supplies/Special - Miscellaneous expenses Maintenance Repair/Vehicles - Maintenance and repair of city vehicle Office Supplies - Binders, paper, tabs, toner and miscellaneous stationery. Filing Costs - Costs associated with filing with the Los Angeles County for various legal documents. Account Number Printing, Binding & Duplicating - Division's forms, citation books and educational handouts. Description Fuel & Oil - Fuel Costs. Public Nuisance Abatement - Reflects ongoing public nuisance abatement and assistance with hardship cases regarding blight, health and safety concerns, and the increased number of foreclosed/vacant housing throughout the community. Uniforms - For purchase of uniform shirts and boots for (5 staff) field personnel as allowed by the employees' Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Dues & Subscriptions - Staff memberships in the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers, the America Association of Code Enforcement and California Municipal Revenue & Tax Association. Tuition Reimbursement - As allowed by the employees' MOU, two staff members plan on attending college courses that will advance job-related skills. Legal Fees - Public nuisance activity requiring legal services, consultations and current legal service for ongoing cases. Mileage Reimbursement - Mileage reiumbursement for Staff. Publications/Other - Publications realted to code enforcement and business license disciplines. Economic & Community Development 15 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURE DETAIL 1035643000 ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE Acct. # DESCRIPTION 21‐22 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 PERSONNEL 6003 Salaries/Regular              439,905           550,225         420,084           636,596         666,522         86,371          6012 Salaries/Comp‐Time            10,923              ‐ 5,605                 ‐ ‐ ‐  6015 Salaries/Vacation             39,769             ‐ 28,224             ‐ ‐ ‐  6024 Salaries/Sick Leave           29,705             ‐ 32,289             ‐ ‐ ‐  6027 Salaries/Bereavement ‐ ‐ 3,090                ‐ ‐ ‐  6033 Overtime Pay/Premium          338 ‐ 146 ‐ ‐ ‐  6045 Salaries/Education 2,314                ‐ 3,539                5,400              3,600              5,400             6047 Covid Pay ‐ 6,690              6,548                 ‐ ‐ (6,690)           6048 Salaries/Language Pay 9,740                 ‐ 9,443                10,875           10,875           10,875          6063 Salaries/Jury Duty            360 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐  6069 Allowance/Vehicle 1,083                1,080              762 1,440              1,440              360                6072 Salary/Injury ‐ ‐ 843 ‐ ‐ ‐  6075 Vacation Pay‐Off 5,665                 ‐ 20,024             15,000           15,000           15,000          6078 Sick Leave Pay‐Off 1,350                 ‐ 2,294                1,000              1,000              1,000             6101 PERS/Employee Contribution    23,377             34,685           19,285             45,885           47,850           11,200          6104 PERS Lump Sum ‐ 1,615              1,577                ‐ ‐ (1,615)           6105 PERS/Employer Contribution    31,908             16,805           29,454             25,595           26,695           8,790             6109 PARS/Employer 10,007             12,160           11,111             11,975           12,590           (185)               6125 FICA/Employer Contrib/Med     8,226                10,505           7,907                11,495           11,905           990                6133 Retiree Health Premium Reimb  8,835                9,100              1,981                1,000              1,000              (8,100)           6140 Life Insurance Allocation     1,073                1,650              1,000                1,890              1,975              240                6155 Workers' Comp Allocation      24,871             22,720           23,091             26,180           27,300           3,460             6160 LTD Insurance Allocation      4,245                4,365              3,679                4,960              5,180              595                6165 Unemployment Allocation       565 685                 542 790                 815                 105                6175 Benefits/Flex Plan            110,493           120,780         106,998           138,420         138,420         17,640          6180 Deferred Comp/Employer Paid   10,731             10,910           9,475                12,108           12,108           1,198             PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL 775,484           803,975         749,019           950,609         984,275         146,634        OPERATIONS 6201 Uniforms & Laundry 1,679                1,500              2,100                2,100              2,100              600                6215 Tuition Reimbursement         1,476                3,000              3,000                3,000              3,000               ‐  6220 Training School 917 2,220              2,220                2,220              2,220              ‐  6230 Dues & Subscriptions 705 1,175              1,175                1,175              1,175              ‐  6235 Meetings & Conferences        5,004                5,500              5,500                5,500              5,500              ‐  6301 Legal Fees 16,787             77,386           75,000             125,000         125,000         47,614          6399 Professional Services/Other 720 15,000           15,000             15,000           15,000           ‐  6485 Public Nuisance Abatement     ‐ 25,000           25,000             25,000           25,000           ‐  6493 Outside Services & Repairs    23,991             53,483           30,000             30,000           30,000           (23,483)         6518 Postage 1,900                9,000              9,000                9,000              9,000              ‐  6530 Office Supplies               1,754                4,000              4,000                4,000              4,000              ‐  6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating 1,162                1,800              1,800                1,800              1,800               ‐  6551 Fuel and Oil 6,115                4,000              5,500                5,500              5,500              1,500             6563 Supplies/Special              968 1,000              1,400                1,400              1,400              400                6569 Small Equipment               1,092                4,000              4,000                4,000              4,000              ‐  6825 Maint & Repair / Vehicle      4,804                ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐  6835 Maint & Repair/Equipment 25 1,000              1,000                1,000              1,000              ‐  6845 Maint/Office Furniture 416 500                 500 500                 500                 ‐  6850  Lease Payments 3,199                1,954              2,950                2,950              2,950              996                6915 Utilities/Telephone           4,162                4,362              3,786                4,134              4,515              (228)               OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL 76,877             215,880         192,931           243,279         243,660         27,399          GENERAL FUND TOTAL: 852,362           1,019,855     941,950           1,193,888     1,227,935     174,033        Economic & Community Development 16 ECONOMIC  DEVELOPMENT    PROGRAM DESCRIPTION    The Economic Development Division is responsible for development and implementing  programs to stimulate business attraction, retention, and expansion. It serves as a liaison  between local businesses, organizations, developers, and public agencies to facilitate economic  development activities aiding the City’s effort to diversify its tax base.  FY 2023‐25 STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES  • Complete Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Feasibility Study.  • Work and complete Citywide wayfinding study and wayfinding sign program.  • Execute request for proposals for a citywide branding study.  • Identify and explore opportunity sites along major City corridors.  • Collaborate with the Finance Department to identify sales and use tax revenue opportunities.  • Explore the opportunity of attracting clean technology, high technology and biotech related  businesses to the City  • Provide businesses and developers assistance by facilitating the permit process for economic  development projects.  • Participate in programs and events to disseminate information on current development  projects and ongoing economic development efforts.  • Work with all City Departments to expedite the plan review process.   • Work to reactivate all underperforming property within the City.   • Work on identifying and establishing collaborative efforts with regional partners.    FY 2023‐23 ACCOMPLISHMENTS  • Ongoing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Feasibility Study.  • Ongoing citywide wayfinding study and wayfinding sign program.  • Facilitated the escrow process for various City owned properties.  • Participated in various regional partnerships intended to encourage economic  development activity in the City.  • Focused on working with developers to ensure underutilized properties can be properly  rehabilitated and improved.   • Participated in community events to promote City projects and programs.  • Participated in regional conferences to promote economic development opportunities in the  City.  • Held one‐on‐one meetings with developers and real estate brokers.              Economic & Community Development 17 ACCOUNT 1035630000 REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE ACCT # DESCRIPTION 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 EXPLANATION OPERATIONS 6230 Dues & Subscriptions 7,800       8,525                  8,525             8,525             725             increase of subscriptions 6235 Meetings & Conferences 7,000       7,600                  7,600             7,600             600             increase of conferences  6399 Professional Services/Other   125,000   25,000                100,000        125,000        (25,000)      Design Services, ED Brochure, Stock  Photography, etc.  6503 Books 500           ‐                           ‐                     ‐                     (500)            Costs not anticpated for FY23‐24. 6530 Office Supplies 1,000       1,500                  1,500             1,500             500             increase of prices 6563 Supplies/Special 5,000       10,400                10,400          10,400          5,400          ribbon cuttings, duties may be shifted back  to City from Chamber 6915 Utilities/Telephone 1,000       976                     1,065             1,163             65                Utility costs have increased ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DETAILED VARIANCE EXPLANATION  Economic & Community Development 18 Description 6215 Tuition Reimbursement - Staff's professional development for job-related college or university courses. 6230 Dues & Subscriptions - International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC), California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED), International Economic Development Council (IEDC). 6235 Meetings & Conferences - Attendance at: ICSC (Las Vegas and Los Angeles), MMASC Winter Forum and Annual Conference, CALED Conference, Azusa Chamber of Commerce Networking Events or other. 6240 Mileage Reimbursement - To reimburse Economic Development Staff for work-related trips. 6301 Legal Fees - Legal and administration fees associated with lease agreement executions. 6503 Books - Books associated with Economic Development and retail industry. 6530 Office Supplies - Binders, folders, toner, stationary products etc. 6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating - Economic Development brochures, flyers, posters or other. 6553 Supplies/Special - Workshop supplies, community engagement programs, displays, banners, marketing items or other. 6569 Small Equipment - Equipment to replace computer accessories, keyboard, mouse, iPad etc. 6915 Utilities/Telephone - Utilities and telephone costs. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - ECON DEV ACTIVITY DETAIL Account Number 1035630000 6399 Professional Services/Other - Outside consultant for special projects or other. Economic & Community Development 19 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE DETAIL 1035630000 ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE Acct. #DESCRIPTION 21‐22 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 PERSONNEL 6003 Salaries/Regular              79,371             190,770             72,495             172,304             181,178             (18,466)          6012 Salaries/Comp‐Time            3,987                ‐                           11,277             ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6015 Salaries/Vacation             4,603                ‐                           3,477                ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6024 Salaries/Sick Leave           2,670                ‐                           3,504                ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6027 Salaries/Bereavement ‐                         ‐                           201                   ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6033 Overtime Pay/Premium          52                     ‐                           64                     64                       ‐                           64                   6047 Covid Pay ‐                         1,250                  1,125                ‐                           ‐                           (1,250)            6048 Salaries/Language Pay         3,273                ‐                           2,746                375                     375                     375                 6068 Allowance/Mgmt ‐                         ‐                           28                     ‐                           ‐                           ‐                       6075 Vacation Pay‐Off 5,335                 ‐                           8,729                5,000                  5,000                  5,000              6078 Sick Leave Pay‐Off 1,221                 ‐                           4,022                2,000                  2,000                  2,000              6101 PERS/Employee Contribution    28                     13,320               25                     12,140               12,760               (1,180)            6104 PERS Lump Sum ‐                         240                     546                   ‐                           ‐                           (240)                6105 PERS/Employer Contribution    9,093                8,000                  8,205                6,785                  7,125                  (1,215)            6125 FICA/Employer Contrib/Med     1,565                3,245                  1,669                3,090                  3,225                  (155)                6140 Life Insurance Allocation     220                   575                     187                   500                     525                     (75)                  6155 Workers' Comp Allocation      3,597                5,880                  3,375                6,905                  7,265                  1,025              6160 LTD Insurance Allocation      613                   1,525                  521                   1,345                  1,410                  (180)                6165 Unemployment Allocation       99                     240                     108                   215                     220                     (25)                  6175 Benefits/Flex Plan            18,476             40,500               17,922             40,500               40,500               ‐                       6180 Deferred Comp/Employer Paid   1,345                4,000                  1,245                2,700                  2,700                  (1,300)            PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL 135,548           269,545             141,471           253,923             264,283             (15,622)          OPERATIONS 6230 Dues & Subscriptions          7,160                7,800                  8,525                8,525                  8,525                  725                 6235 Meetings & Conferences        5,546                7,000                  7,600                7,600                  7,600                  600                 6240 Mileage Reimbursement ‐                         100                      ‐                         100                     100                      ‐                       6399 Professional Services/Other 9,252                125,000             25,000             100,000             125,000             (25,000)          6503 Books ‐                         500                     ‐                         ‐                           ‐                           (500)                6518 Postage                       ‐                         200                     200                   200                     200                     ‐                       6530 Office Supplies               957                   1,000                  1,500                1,500                  1,500                  500                 6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating 1,568                5,000                  5,000                5,000                  5,000                  ‐                       6563 Supplies/Special 4,542                5,000                  10,400             10,400               10,400               5,400              6569  Small Equipment 1,471                1,500                  1,500                1,500                  1,500                  ‐                       6850 Lease Payment 1,560                1,200                  1,200                1,200                  1,200                  ‐                       6915 Utilities/Telephone           928                   1,000                  976                   1,065                  1,163                  65                   OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL 32,985             155,300             61,901             137,090             162,188             (18,210)          GENERAL FUND TOTAL: 168,533           424,845             203,371           391,013             426,471             (33,832)          Economic & Community Development 20 REAL ESTATE  DEVELOPMENT    PROGRAM DESCRIPTION    The Real Estate Development Program is under the supervision of the Economic  Development Division. The Program is responsible for managing City owned real estate  development.  Current real estate property:  The Promenade at Citrus – 890 The Promenade    Staff is responsible for the management and operation of the City owned commercial retail  center consisting of 8,250 square feet. The property is located at 890 The Promenade in the  Transit Neighborhood in the Promenade District of the Monrovia Specific Plan. Adjacent to  the site is the APU/Citrus College Gold Line Station.  FY 2023‐24 STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES  • Establish a day to day operation budget and identify revenue projections.  • Establish a model work letter.  • Participate in the International Council of Shopping Centers.  • Execute lease agreements for all six (6) suites.  • Facilitate the tenant improvement process and provide construction oversight.    FY 2024‐25 STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES  • Establish a day to day operation budget and identify revenue projections.  • Establish a model work letter.  • Participate in the International Council of Shopping Centers.  • Execute lease agreements for all six (6) suites.  • Facilitate the tenant improvement process and provide construction oversight.    FY 2022‐23 ACCOMPLISHMENTS  • Secured a letter of interest from a tenant.  • Ongoing lease negotiations with tenant.                  Economic & Community Development 21 ACCOUNT 1035645000 REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE ACCT # DESCRIPTION 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 EXPLANATION OPERATIONS 6399 Professional Services/Other 255,114   10,000                50,000          50,000          (205,114)    Hold over from the Promenade. Please  contact Nico or Jose with questions. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DETAILED VARIANCE EXPLANATION  Economic & Community Development 22 Description 6215 Tuition Reimbursement - Staff's professional development for job-related college or university courses. 6230 Dues & Subscriptions - International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC), California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED), International Economic Development Council (IEDC). 6235 Meetings & Conferences - Attendance at: ICSC (Las Vegas and Los Angeles), MMASC Winter Forum and Annual Conference, CALED Conference, Azusa Chamber of Commerce Networking Events or other. 6240 Mileage Reimbursement - To reimburse Economic Development Staff for work-related trips. 6301 Legal Fees - Legal and administration fees associated with lease agreement executions. 6503 Books - Books associated with Economic Development and retail industry. 6530 Office Supplies - Binders, folders, toner, stationary products etc. 6539 Printing, Binding & Duplicating - Economic Development brochures, flyers, posters or other. 6553 Supplies/Special - Workshop supplies, community engagement programs, displays, banners, marketing items or other. 6569 Small Equipment - Equipment to replace computer accessories, keyboard, mouse, iPad etc. 6915 Utilities/Telephone - Utilities and telephone costs. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - REAL ESTATE DEV ACTIVITY DETAIL Account Number 1035645000 6399 Professional Services/Other - Outside consultant for special projects or other. Economic & Community Development 23 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE DETAIL 1035645000 ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE Acct. #DESCRIPTION 21‐22 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 OPERATIONS 6399 Professional Services/Other 900                   255,114             10,000             50,000               50,000               (205,114)        6548 Plants & Trees ‐                         500                      ‐                         500                     500                      ‐                       6805 Maintenance/Land Improvements 2,160                6,500                  3,500                6,500                  6,500                  ‐                       6815 Maint & Repairs/Buildings ‐                         16,000               16,000             16,000               16,000               ‐                       6901 Utilities/Water 3,205                4,225                  3,500                4,225                  4,225                  ‐                       6903 Utilities/Refuse ‐                         3,200                  ‐                         3,200                  3,200                  ‐                       6905 Utilities/Electric 536                   10,000               530                   10,000               10,000               ‐                       6915 Utilities/Telephone           844                   1,000                  921                   1,005                  1,098                  5                      OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL 7,644               296,539             34,451             91,430               91,523               (205,109)       GENERAL FUND TOTAL: 7,764               296,539             34,451             91,430               91,523               (205,109)       Economic & Community Development 24     PROGRAM DESCRIPTION  Since 1974, the City of Azusa has been a participating City under the Los Angeles Urban  County Community Development Block Gant Program (CDBG). Funded through the U.S.  Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Los Angeles County  Development Authority (LACDA) acts as the pass‐through agency and oversees CDBG  administration for forty‐seven participating cities. The primary objective of the CDBG  Program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living  environment, and expanding economic opportunities, principally benefiting low and  moderate income persons.    The City of Azusa receives approximately $400,000 annually to support eligible CDBG projects  that assist the City’s low and moderate income residents. Examples of eligible CDBG projects  that the City undertakes annually include Housing Rehabilitation, Code Enforcement, various  capital improvement projects, and public service activities. A maximum of fifteen percent  (15%) of the City’s total annual CDBG funds may be allocated to public service projects.  Examples of the City’s CDBG‐funded public service projects include: Senior Referral and Case  Management, Neighborhood Homework House, and the Azusa Family Services Program.  FY 2023‐24 STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES  • Provide approximately 200 Azusa youth, preschool through high school age, with tutoring,  enrichment activities, and motivational support. The program will be administered by  Neighborhood Homework House, a non‐profit organization of trained volunteer college  students, neighborhood agencies, and,  teachers.  • Offer approximately 100 Azusa senior citizens information and referral, comprehensive  assessment, and health care management that focus on senior issues. Services are provided  by the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley, a non‐profit agency.  • Provide approximately 75 Azusa youth, ages 5 to 14, and their families, a comprehensive  range of supportive services. In addition to afterschool recreational and educational  activities for Azusa youth, this project offers Azusa youth and their families an integrative  array of support services that include information, referral and outreach for mental health,  substance abuse, domestic violence, counseling, disabled services, homeless resources, and  access to health and social services.  • Issue approximately 10‐12 housing rehabilitation grants that improve the City’s housing stock  or correct residential code violations (in conjunction with the City's Residential Code  Enforcement Program). Grants are awarded to eligible Azusa homeowners up to a maximum  of $15,000 each.  • Inspect approximately 200 rental complexes and single‐family properties, process 225  complaints, and cite and/or investigate 150 cases of deteriorated conditions as part of  the City’s Code Enforcement Program. CDBG‐funded Code Enforcement aids in arresting  the decline of Azusa’s residential low‐ and moderate‐income areas, in census tracts that    CDBG  Economic & Community Development 25     have been deemed deteriorating or deteriorated. This program is operated in tandem  with the City’s CDBG‐funded Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program and the  locally funded Graffiti‐Free Azusa Program.  • Construct approximately fifteen (15) American with Disabilities Act (ADA)‐compliant curb  ramps with truncated domes at various intersections throughout the City.  • Continue high level customer service protocols to provide the best possible customer service.    FY 2024‐25 STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES  • Provide approximately 200 Azusa youth, preschool through high school age, with tutoring,  enrichment activities, and motivational support. The program will be administered by  Neighborhood Homework House, a non‐profit organization of trained volunteer college  students, neighborhood agencies, and,  teachers.  • Offer approximately 100 Azusa senior citizens information and referral, comprehensive  assessment, and health care management that focus on senior issues. Services are provided  by the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley, a non‐profit agency.  • Provide approximately 75 Azusa youth, ages 5 to 14, and their families, a comprehensive  range of supportive services. In addition to afterschool recreational and educational  activities for Azusa youth, this project offers Azusa youth and their families an integrative  array of support services that include information, referral and outreach for mental health,  substance abuse, domestic violence, counseling, disabled services, homeless resources, and  access to health and social services.  • Issue approximately ten (10) housing rehabilitation grants that improve the City’s housing stock  or correct residential code violations (in conjunction with the City's Residential Code  Enforcement Program). Grants are awarded to eligible Azusa homeowners up to a maximum  of $15,000 each.  • Inspect approximately 200 rental complexes and single‐family properties, process 225  complaints, and cite and/or investigate 150 cases of deteriorated conditions as part of the  City’s Code Enforcement Program. CDBG‐funded Code Enforcement aids in arresting the  decline of Azusa’s residential low‐ and moderate‐income areas, in census tracts that have been  deemed deteriorating or deteriorated. This program is operated in tandem with the City’s  CDBG‐funded Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program and the locally funded Graffiti‐ Free Azusa Program.  • Construct approximately fifteen (15) American with Disabilities Act (ADA)‐compliant curb  ramps with truncated domes at various intersections throughout the City.  • Continue high level customer service protocols to provide the best possible customer service.    FY 2022‐23 ACCOMPLISHMENTS  • Neighborhood Homework House assisted 200 Azusa youth, preschool through high school  age, with tutoring, enrichment activities, and supportive services.  • The YWCA of San Gabriel offered Azusa senior citizens information and referral,  comprehensive assessment, and senior health care management. Approximately 150  Azusa senior adults received services.  • The Azusa Family Services Program assisted approximately 75 Azusa youth, ages 5 to 14,  and their families, with afterschool recreation programs, tutoring and integrated  Economic & Community Development 26     supportive services.  • Twelve (12) housing rehabilitation grants, up to a maximum of $12,000 each, were issued that  improved the City’s housing stock or corrected residential code violations (in conjunction with  the City's Residential Code Enforcement Program).   • Inspect approximately 200 rental complexes and single‐family properties, process 225  complaints, and cite and/or investigate 150 cases of deteriorated conditions as part of the  City’s Code Enforcement Program. CDBG‐funded Code Enforcement aids in arresting the  decline of Azusa’s residential, low‐ and moderate‐income areas, in census tracts that have  been deemed deteriorating or deteriorated. This program is operated in tandem with the  City’s CDBG‐funded Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program and the locally funded  Graffiti‐Free Azusa Program.  • Provided high level customer service and responded to the community’s housing, educational,  health and human service needs.      Economic & Community Development 27 ACCOUNT 1835910000 REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE ACCT # DESCRIPTION 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 EXPLANATION OPERATIONS 6345 Program Consultants 135,000   ‐                           116,000        116,000        (19,000)      Anticipated costs for consultants. CDBG DETAILED VARIANCE EXPLANATION  Economic & Community Development 28 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) EXPENDITURE DETAIL 1835910000 ACTUAL REVISED YEAR END EST ADOPTED ADOPTED VARIANCE Acct. # DESCRIPTION 21‐22 22‐23 22‐23 23‐24 24‐25 23 to 24 PERSONNEL 6003 Salaries/Regular              89,090              106,580        111,459            154,285        115,665        47,705              6006 Salaries/Temp & Part‐Time     ‐ 43,690          ‐ 44,280          46,560          590  6012 Salaries/Comp‐Time ‐ ‐  69 ‐  ‐  ‐  6015 Salaries/Vacation             ‐ ‐  5,488                ‐  ‐  ‐  6024 Salaries/Sick Leave           ‐ ‐  2,144                ‐  ‐  ‐  6033 Overtime Pay/Premium ‐ ‐  299 299                ‐  299  6047 Covid Pay ‐ 1,500             2,263                ‐  ‐  (1,500)              6075 Vacation Pay‐Off ‐ ‐  160 ‐  ‐  ‐  6101 PERS/Employee Contribution    5,455                7,835             8,382                7,740             8,130             (95)  6104 PERS Lump Sum ‐ 335                322 ‐  ‐  (335)                  6105 PERS/Employer Contribution    2,364                3,200             4,774                4,325             4,545             1,125                6107 Apple Pay Plan ‐ 1,375             ‐ 1,660             1,745             285  6109 PARS/Employer 3,290                2,700             7,467                2,220             2,335             (480)                  6125 FICA/Employer Contrib/Med     1,096                2,590             1,879                3,270             2,750             680  6140 Life Insurance Allocation     563 315                610 320                340                5  6155 Workers' Comp Allocation      ‐ 6,075             2,098                7,940             6,490             1,865                6160 LTD Insurance Allocation      596 825                898 855                900                30   6165 Unemployment Allocation       ‐ 185                51 225                190                40   6175 Benefits/Flex Plan            16,449              22,180          28,012              27,180          27,180          5,000                6180 Deferred Comp/Employer Paid   1,331                2,730             2,574                2,100             2,100             (630)                  PERSONNEL SUBTOTAL 120,234            202,115        178,951            256,699        218,930        54,584             OPERATIONS 6345 Program Consultants           53,093              135,000        135,000            116,000        116,000        (19,000)            6493 Outside Services & Repairs    45,851               ‐  ‐ ‐  ‐  ‐  6601 Advertising Expense 982 1,000             1,000                1,000             1,000             ‐  6625 Program Expense               3,965                ‐  ‐ ‐  ‐  ‐  6650 Rehabilitation Costs          134,858            150,000        150,000            150,000        150,000        ‐  OPERATIONS SUBTOTAL 238,750            286,000        286,000            267,000        267,000        (19,000)            CAPITAL OUTLAY 7120 Construction Improvements 109,246            ‐  ‐ ‐  ‐  ‐  7176 Sidewalk/Crosswalks ‐ ‐  ‐ 134,911        ‐  134,911           CAPITAL OUTLAY SUBTOTAL 109,246            ‐ ‐ 134,911        ‐ 134,911           CDBG FUND TOTAL: 468,230            488,115        464,951            658,610        485,930        170,495           Economic & Community Development 29