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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AZUSA AUDITORIUM MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025
213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD 6:30 P.M. Closed Session
AZUSA, CA 91702 7:30 P.M. Meeting
AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
ROBERT GONZALES
MAYOR
EDWARD J. ALVAREZ JESSE AVILA, JR.
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMEMBER
SABRINA BOW, Ed.D. ANDREW N. MENDEZ
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
6:30 P.M City Council Closed Session
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to California Government
Code, Section 54956.8.
City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Property Address: 622-624 North San Gabriel Avenue; APN: 8611-004-912 to 914
Negotiating Parties: Luis Nieblas
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Purchase
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2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to California Government
Code, Section 54956.8.
City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Property Addresses: 641 Glenfinnan Ave; APN: 8612-001-905, 633 Glenfinnan Ave; APN: 8612-001-
915, 629 Glenfinnan Ave; APN: 8612-001-920, 630 Glenfinnan Ave; APN: 8612-
001-911, 606 Glenfinnan Ave; APN: 8612-001-921, 600 East 6th St.; APN: 8612-
001-906, 610 East 6th St.; APN: 8612-001-912, 630 East 6th St.; APN: 8612-001-
922, 670 East 6th St.; APN: 8612-001-919, 616 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-907,
628 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-908, 601 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-916,
615 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-917, 627 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-918,
630 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-910, 645 E. Lime Ave.; APN: 8612-001-
914, 627 E. Lime Ave.; APN: 8612-001-909, 611 E. Lime Ave.; APN: 8612-001-
913
Negotiating Parties: Michael Ruane, National Core
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Purchase
7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, THE
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY.
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 in-person 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.
Those wishing to participate during Public Comment may do so in-person at the Azusa Auditorium, or may
submit written public comments by emailing PublicComment@azusaca.gov. Emailed public comments are due
by 5:30 p.m. and shall be limited to no more than 250 words. Written public comments will be provided to the
City Council and will be part of the record but will not be read aloud.
View the City Council meeting live on the City’s website https://www.ci.azusa.ca.us/1389/Watch-Meetings-
Online, or on Channel 3 (Spectrum). Archived video of recorded meetings is also available on the City website.
Notice Regarding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determinations. Pursuant to CEQA, a
"project" is defined as a "whole action" subject to a public agency's discretionary funding or approval that has
the potential to either (1) cause a direct physical change in the environment or (2) cause a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. "Projects" include discretionary activity by a public
agency, a private activity that receives any public funding, or activities that involve the public agency's issuance
of a discretionary approval and is not statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code §
21065.) To the extent that matters listed in this Agenda are considered “projects” under CEQA, their
appropriate CEQA determination will be listed below each recommendation. If no CEQA determination is
listed, it has been determined that the action does not constitute a “project” under CEQA.
A. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Flag Salute
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4. Invocation – Pastor Griffin Harrel, Sandals Church Azusa
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to make public comments on items listed or not listed
on this Agenda. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to address the City Council/Agency Board
about public hearing items at the time the public hearing is held. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the
Council/Agency Board is prohibited from taking action on oral requests, but may refer the matter to staff or to a
subsequent meeting. Each person or representative of a group shall be allowed to speak without interruption
for up to five (5) continuous minutes, subject to compliance with applicable meeting rules. Questions to the
speaker or responses to the speaker's questions or comments may be handled after the speaker has completed
his/her comments. Public Participation will be limited to sixty (60) minutes.
C. REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL 1. City Manager Communications.
2. Councilmember Announcements.
D. SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. PUBLIC HEARING - CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE
EXPIRATION DATE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN AZUSA PACIFIC
UNIVERSITY (APU) AND THE CITY OF AZUSA (CITY) FOR DEVELOPMENT ON THE
CAMPUS OF AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Open the public hearing, receive testimony and close public hearing: and
2) Approve Amendment No. 2 between Azusa Pacific University and the City of Azusa to extend the term
of the initial Development agreement by an additional five-year and allow for a new expiration date of
September 19, 2030; and
3) Waive first reading, read by title only and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-03:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY; and
4) Find that the request to extend the term of the Development Agreement is in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, which
allows for the preparation of an addendum to a previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
when only minor changes or additions are necessary, and no substantial changes have occurred that
would require preparation of a subsequent EIR.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
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2. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE PROCESSING OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA)
AND A ZONE CHANGE (ZC) TO ALLOW FOR A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
COMPRISED OF SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS, TWO-STORY TOWNHOMES, AND THREE-
STORY TOWNHOMES AT 201 N. VERNON AVENUE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Direct applicant to revise proposal to ensure consistency with surrounding residential density prior to
submittal of formal application of proposed General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and related Design
Review Project; OR
2) Direct staff not to proceed with processing the application.
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
3. ACCEPT BID AND AWARD CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR PARK,
PARKWAYS, MEDIAN ISLANDS AND UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY TREES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Accept Bid and Award a contract for Citywide Tree Maintenance Program to West Coast Arborists, Inc.
for a three-year term, with two one-year extension options, in the amount of $820,945 per year; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for Tree Maintenance Services, in a form acceptable to
the City Attorney, with West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Total Cost: $820,945 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: 10-55-420-000-649 and 33-40-735-930-6493
E. 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.
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATED MARCH 17, 2025 AND SPECIAL MEETING
DATED MARCH 24, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve minutes as written.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED MAY 1,
2025 THROUGH MAY 28, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-C28 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
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3. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) 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
4. CITY TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE
MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
5. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT (FF&E) FOR TENANT
IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO CITY-OWNED FACILITY AT 890 THE PROMENADE
(PROMENADE AT CITRUS PROJECT CIP NO. 62519A)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Waive purchasing procedures as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code Section 2.539 and approve the
purchase of the proposed FF&E in the amount not to exceed $116,560.93 (CIP Project #62519A); and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Steelcase Inc. for the purchase of the
proposed FF&E.
Total Cost: $116,560.93 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: CIP Tenant Improvements 46-80-000-625-62519A-7140
6. ADOPT A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING A LIST OF PROJECTS THE CITY PROPOSES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT OF 2017
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-C29 identifying the projects the City will fund with its apportionment of the
2025-2026 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account; and
2) Authorize staff to carry forward existing RMRA funds from the Gladstone Street Rehabilitation Project
to the 2023-24 Fiscal Year budget and CalSMART system.
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
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7. APPROVAL OF 2025 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD COYOTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and
the City of Azusa for continued participation in the San Gabriel Valley Neighborhood Coyote Program.
Total Cost: $11,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: 10-10-130-000-6625
8. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (“PSA”) BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AZUSA AND LDM ASSOCIATES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the execution of a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between the City of Azusa and
LDM Associates Inc. to provide consulting services to administer and implement the City of Azusa’s
CDBG Programs; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement (PSA), subject to non-
substantive revisions approved by the City Attorney, and to fulfill any other City obligations under the
agreement; and
3) Determine that the award of the PSA does not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (Section 15378).
Total Cost: $111,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Via CDBG Funds
9. APPROVE THE IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE AZUSA AVENUE
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT – PHASE I (CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS), AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT BIDS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the contract documents and construction plans; and
2) Authorize staff to solicit bids for the Azusa Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase I (Concrete
Improvements).
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Proposed with 2025/26 Budget
Fund/Account No: Highway 39 Fund
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10. APPROVE FUNDING FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
FOR CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT (CPE) FIXED ALLOTMENT FUNDING
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Authorize and accept funding in the amount of $357,000 for CPE within the Azusa Police Department
Dispatch Center; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Total Cost: $357,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Fund/Account No: 28-20-310-115-4540/6625
F. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
DATED APRIL 17, 2025 THROUGH MAY 28 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-R07 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid out of Successor Agency
Funds.
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: Fund 87 Successor Agency
G. ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
June 16, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
July 21, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
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CERTIFICATION
I, Annette Juarez, 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 May 29, 2025, 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.
Annette Juarez, MMC
City Clerk Services Manager
Azusa City Clerk’s Office