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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2025
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in Closed and Regular session at the Azusa Auditorium at 213 E.
Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Gonzales called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA, MENDEZ, BOW
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, City Clerk Services Manager Juarez
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed at 6:31 P.M. to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.8
Property: APN 8604-019-905 known as Lario Park
City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Trevor Snyder, Program Manager, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Los
Angeles District
Under Discussion: Price and Terms of Payment for lease
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government
Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case Name: Carachure v. City of Azusa; California Court of Appeal, Second District, B336778 - (Superior
Court Case No. 22STCP03478)
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM
CONSENT ITEM
E-1
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ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA, MENDEZ, BOW
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo, City Treasurer Vasquez
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, City Clerk Services Manager Juarez, Deputy
City Manager DeAnda-Scaia, Administrative Services Director Johnson, Director of IT, Guadagnino, General
Manager of Utilities Singh, Director of Community Resources Carpenter, Chief of Police Wenrick, Director of
Public Works Delgadillo, Economic and Community Development Director Jimenez, Library Services Manager
Hassen.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Services Manager Annette Juarez.
Invocation was led by Pastor Rick Clark, The Rising Movement Church.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Martinez reported the following regarding Closed Session: All members were present; Item 1-
Council heard an update and no reportable action was taken. Item 2 – Council heard and update, provided
direction, and no reportable action was taken.
CEREMONIAL
1. Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming April 13- 19, 2025 as Mosquito Awareness Week in the City of
Azusa.
Mayor Gonzales introduced the proclamation in recognition of Mosquito Awareness Week.
2. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Zack “Attack” Padilla, on his induction into the National
Boxing Hall of Fame.
Director of Community Resources Miki Carpenter presented the Certificate of Recognition to Zack Padilla,
highlighting Mr. Padilla’s boxing career; and announced Mr. Padilla would be inducted into the Class of 2025
National Boxing Hall of Fame. Mr. Padilla thanked everyone for their support and recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Clerk advised that there were no public comments this evening.
REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
1. ‘Pet of the Month’ Presentation by Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control.
Officer Arrighi – Bacci from the Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control Office introduced Fritz, a two-
year old, neutered male German Shepherd mix who is at the Baldwin Park Animal Care Shelter. She provided
a history of Fritz and his behavioral attributes.
2. City Clerk: Request to designate voting delegate and alternate to the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) General Assembly scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025 (Oral Report)
City Clerk Cornejo stated that since Council Member Bow and the City Manager will be attending this event,
the City Council nominates them as the voting delegate and alternate.
Moved by Mayor Gonzales, seconded by Council Member Mendez, and carried by the following vote of the
Council to appoint Council Member Bow as Voting Delegate, and the City Manager as the alternate.
AYES: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA, MENDEZ, BOW
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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City Manager Communications.
City Manager Gonzalez formally introduced Annette Juarez who previously worked for the city for eight years
and has returned as the City Clerk Services Manager.
City Manager Gonzalez invited the residents, businesses, the non-profits and the faith community to the Annual
State of the City address on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Azusa Auditorium.
Councilmember Announcements.
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez announced he attended the Foothill Transit Executive Board Meeting where the budget
was discussed and approved; and shared a belated Easter greeting and noted the passing of the Pope, asking for
prayers.
Council Member Avila congratulated Zack Padilla on his induction; welcomed Annette Juarez back; thanked
and congratulated the Parks and Recreation Community Services Department for the Outdoor Recreation Eco-
fair; and attended the Easter Egg hunt, stating it was an excellent event.
Council Member Mendez congratulated Zack Padilla on his induction; announced that Parks and Recreation
held three very good events and acknowledged the Easter Egg hunt, Eco-Fair, and the Camp Out event. All of
which were excellent events.
Council Member Bow offered her praise and acknowledgement to the Community Resources staff as well as
Public Works for a fantastic job on the Fourth annual Eco-Fair; mentioned that her children enjoyed
volunteering; and appreciated the layout of the fair where there were activities along each end.
Mayor Gonzales complemented Parks and Recreation and the Utility Services Department for the successful
events recently held; thanked staff for hosting the upcoming State of the City event.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. APPROVAL OF FIRST CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FOR CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE AZUSA RESOURCE
CENTER
City Manager Gonzalez provided a brief report advising that the City of Azusa constructed and paid for, using
federal funds, the interim Housing ARC project which is housing over 25 participants; believes it has been very
successful taking people off the streets who want help and try to connect them with permanent housing; asked
the council to consider approving a two-year contract at 1 million per year with L.A. Cada who operates the
ARC for the city; advised the council of the recommended actions noting that the City will use the allocation it
will receive from Measure A funds of $278,000 out of the $5 million generated by the City.
City Manager Gonzalez responded to questions from the Council regarding the grants mentioned and whether
they were guaranteed. He explained that the City will continue to pursue funding through any available means
to support these efforts. The Council also inquired about the number of individuals who had been placed into
permanent housing through the ARC program. Gonzalez reported that eight individuals had successfully
transitioned into permanent housing. A Council Member then requested that L.A. CADA provide an update on
the progress they have made.
Moved by Council Member Mendez, seconded by Council Member Avila, and carried by the following vote of
the Council to (1) Approve the first amendment to the contract with L.A. CADA for continued operation of the
Azusa Resource Center for an additional 2-year term, subject to language modifications acceptable to the City
Attorney; (2) Direct staff to apply annual allocations from the Measure A Local Solutions Fund toward the cost
of the contract; (3) Direct staff to continue to seek grant funding to support the ARC operations and programs;
and (4) Allocate $1,049,677.94 for FY 2025-26 and $1,081,168.28 for FY 2026-27 from the General Fund,
while final funding sources are identified.
Total Cost: $2,130,846.22 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No
Fund/Account No: N/A
AYES: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA, MENDEZ, BOW
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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E. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Gonzales advised that he was abstaining from Item No. E-8 due to the proximity of where he lives to the
project.
1. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting dated February 18, 2025, were approved as written.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
2. Resolution No. 2025-C20 was adopted, 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
3. 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) were approved; and a
Side Letter of Agreement between the City and Azusa Police Officers Association to add a Wellness
Program and update Retirement Health Insurance language to be compliant with PORAC requirements was
also approved.
New Appointments: M. Jimenez, M. Ixtepan
Promotions: A. Bernal, M. Fernandez
Separations: R. Moreno
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
4. The City Treasurer’s Report for the month of January 2025 was received, reviewed and filed.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
5. Resolution No. 2025-C21was adopted and entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING Yvonne Rosas
Petty to the Arts, Cultural & Historic Preservation Commission for a partial term ending 9/30/2027
Resolution No. 2025-C22 was adopted and entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING Laurie Wray to
the Arts, Cultural & Historic Preservation Commission for a partial term ending 9/30/2026
Resolution No. 2025-C23was adopted and entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING Angelica Ojeda
to the Arts, Cultural & Historic Preservation Commission for a partial term ending 9/30/2025.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
6. The competitive bidding process under Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-521(a) Cooperative and
piggyback purchasing, achieved by Sourcewell competitively solicited Cooperative Purchasing Master
Agreement #091024 was waived; and the purchase of two (2) Polaris Rangers for a total of $100,648.86 was
approved; and the City Manager was authorized to execute all necessary documents in a form acceptable to
the City Attorney to complete the purchase.
Total Cost: $100,648.86 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Grant funds under account 28-20-310-113-713
7. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for unarmed security guard services within the City of Azusa was
approved.
Total Cost: $0 Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
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8. The Maintenance Agreements with “Lumia” listed below were approved:
• Landscape and Sidewalk Maintenance Agreement
• Maintenance Agreement for Projecting Signs and Awnings Into the Public Right-of-Way;
And the City Manager was approved to execute the Maintenance Agreements, in a form acceptable to City
Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
9. The Agreement between the City of Azusa and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works to
provide paratransit services to disabled and elderly persons who reside in the County unincorporated areas
bordering Azusa was approved; and the City Manager was authorized to execute the Agreement, in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City, subject to non-substantive changes made by City
Manager and City Attorney.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
10. The Plans and Specifications for the Senior Center Modernization, subject to non-substantive changes, was
approved; and staff was authorized to solicit a Notice Inviting Bids for the modernization of the Senior
Center.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
11. The Construction Plans and Specifications for CIP Project Nos. 51023A and 51024A was approved; and
Staff was authorized to solicit a Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of the Azusa Library Critical
Infrastructure and Modernization Project.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
12. Amendment No. 1 to the Billboard Relocation & Construction Agreement between the City of Azusa and
Bulletin Display LLC was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
13. Purchasing Procedure pursuant to Azusa Municipal Code section 2-539 Waiving of Purchasing Procedure,
was waived; and the three-year Professional Services Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, with the option of
two one-year extensions was approved; and the City Manager was authorized to enter into up to two one-
year contract extensions with Wells Fargo Bank as long as there is no overall fee per transaction increases.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
14. Resolution No. 2025-C24 authorizing the City Manager to approve up to a 10% special assignment pay for
non-represented employees performing temporary upgraded tasks was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
15. The Construction Plans and Specifications for the Promenade at Citrus Project (CIP Project #62519A) was
approved; and staff was authorized to solicit a Notice Inviting Bids for construction services related to
tenant improvements for this Project, subject to non-substantive changes.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
16. The project improvements were approved; and Staff was authorized to file a Notice of Completion for the
Foothill Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase I, Phase II and Phase III.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
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Moved by Council Member Mendez, seconded by Council Member Avila, and carried by the following vote of
the Council to approve Items E.1 through E.16 of the Consent Calendar.
AYES: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA, MENDEZ, BOW
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: GONZALES ON ITEM E.8 ONLY
F. CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 2025-R06 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid out of Successor Agency Funds
was adopted.
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: Fund 87 Successor Agency
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez, seconded by Council Member Avila, and carried by the following vote of
the Council to approve Items F.1 of the Successor Agency Consent Calendar.
AYES: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA, MENDEZ, BOW
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
G. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gonzales adjourned the meeting.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8.15 p.m.
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CITY CLERK
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
April 30, 2025, 6:00 p.m. State of the City
May 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting