Azusa, CA

City Council Meeting - Cancelled

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for three regularly scheduled meetings of the Azusa City Council, the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency, and the Public Financing Authority. No business items are discussed or decided.

Regular Utility Board Meeting

The Azusa Utility Board will vote on a consent calendar including a $149,084 security system for the Electric Yard, Azusa Substation, and Kirkwall Substation. Other items include approving the 2025 Power Source Disclosure Report, extending maintenance contracts for water and electric systems, purchasing two new trucks for electric operations, and receiving quarterly budget reports for water and electric funds.

• Approve $149,084 professional services agreement with NIC Partners for security cameras and monitoring at Electric Yard, Azusa Substation, and Kirkwall Substation
• Award $152,000 contract to Osmose Utilities Services for intrusive inspections of 1,600 wood poles in the electric distribution system
• Approve $75,562 purchase of a 2027 Ford F-350 service body truck for electric operations
• Approve $67,372 purchase of a 2026 Chevy Silverado EV pickup truck for electric operations
• Receive and file water-rights lease agreements with San Gabriel Valley Water Company and La Puente Valley County Water District

City Council Meeting and Special Meeting of the Utility Board

The Azusa City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating and capital improvement budgets for the city, Public Financing Authority, and Successor Agency. A public hearing is set for delinquent trash collection fees, and the council will also decide on co-sponsoring a car show with street closures. In closed session, the council will negotiate property purchases for multiple parcels including Atlantis Gardens and 975 W. Foothill, and discuss labor negotiations with the city manager.

• Adoption of FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets for City, Public Financing Authority, and Successor Agency
• Closed-session negotiations to purchase properties at Atlantis Gardens (multiple addresses), 975 W. Foothill, and 632 N. Alameda
• Public hearing on delinquent trash collection fees
• Co-sponsorship of 'Cruising Back 2 Route 66' car show on Nov. 8, 2026 with fee waiver and street closures
• Consent items include a tobacco retail license ordinance and AB 481 military equipment approval

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution finding that the City's potential acquisition of 975 W. Foothill Boulevard is consistent with the Azusa General Plan, as required by state law. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, minutes, and staff reports.

• Resolution finding potential acquisition of 975 W. Foothill Boulevard consistent with the General Plan (G-1)
• Economic Development Update (staff report)
• General Plan Update (staff report)

City Council Meeting

The Azusa City Council will consider approving an amendment to the city's franchise agreement with Arakelian Enterprises (dba Athens Services) and authorizing a public hearing notice for a proposed solid waste rate increase effective August 1, 2026, under Prop 218. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to adopt a tobacco retail license and update the municipal code for the Board of Appeals. Consent items include approval of a residential resurfacing project bid solicitation, resolutions for consolidating the November 2026 general municipal election with the county, and several blanket purchase order increases.

• Amendment to solid waste franchise with Arakelian Enterprises and Prop 218 rate increase notice
• First reading of ordinance establishing tobacco retail license and Board of Appeals changes
• Approval of improvement plans and bid solicitation for Residential Resurfacing Project Phases I and II
• Resolutions to consolidate November 3, 2026 general municipal election with Los Angeles County
• $130,000 increase to blanket purchase order for citywide HVAC maintenance with Mesa Energy Systems

Joint Regular Meeting of the Azusa Utility Board and Special Meeting of the Azusa City Council

The Azusa Utility Board and City Council are jointly considering a resolution to set water rate procedures under Proposition 218 and authorize mailing a notice of public hearing for a proposed rate increase of 16% per year for fiscal years 2026/27 through 2028/29, then 4% annually through 2030/31. They will also consider adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and a policy for handling disruptions during meetings. The public hearing is scheduled for July 27, 2026.

• Proposed water rate increase: 16% in FY 2026/27, 16% in FY 2027/28, 16% in FY 2028/29, then 4% annually through FY 2030/31
• Joint Resolution No. 2026-C28 establishing rate setting procedures under Proposition 218 and AB 2257, and suspending the Water Utility Users Tax
• Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Resolution 2026-UB-04)
• Consideration of Resolution 2026-UB-05 adopting a policy for telephonic/internet service disruptions and removal of disruptive members of the public
• Public hearing notice to be mailed to all water customers for the rate adjustment hearing on July 27, 2026

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Special City Council Meeting - State of the City

The Azusa City Council holds a special meeting solely for the 2026 State of the City Annual Address by Mayor Edward J. Alvarez, detailing the city's progress over the past year. No other business is conducted. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda.

• 2026 State of the City Annual Address by Mayor Alvarez
• Ceremonial items: Presentation of Colors, Flag Salute, National Anthem, Invocation

City Council Meeting

The Azusa City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the city manager's performance evaluation, labor negotiations, a real property negotiation at 632 N. Alameda Ave with Wellcredit Corporation, and employee discipline. In open session, they will consider a resolution to eliminate the euthanasia of adoptable dogs through the Getting to Zero program, review updates to SB 707 Brown Act requirements, and vote on a $760,748 contract amendment with G2K Construction to modernize the Senior Center at 740 N. Dalton Avenue, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount to $6,942,331.

• Closed session: real property negotiation at 632 N. Alameda Ave (APNs 8611-002-034 and 8611-002-010) with Wellcredit Corporation for price and terms
• Senior Center modernization: Second Amendment to contract with G2K Construction increasing total to $6,942,331 and extending through July 31, 2026
• Resolution establishing commitment to eliminate euthanasia of adoptable dogs through the Getting to Zero program
• Discussion and policy adoption for SB 707 regarding telephonic or internet service disruptions and removal of disruptive members of the public
• Consent calendar includes approval of minutes, warrants, HR actions, three transitional fireworks sales permits for 2026, and purchase of two Ford F-150 EV Lightning trucks using AB 2766 funds

Joint Regular Meeting of the Azusa Utility Board and Special Meeting of the Azusa City Council

The Azusa Utility Board will vote on amending Water Rule No. 21 to prohibit potable water irrigation of non-functional turf, in compliance with Assembly Bill 1572. The board will also award construction contracts for an underground line extension ($889,910) and EV charging stations ($417,666), and extend professional service agreements for energy scheduling and cost-of-service studies. Verbal updates on power and water supply are scheduled.

• Amendments to Water Rule No. 21 banning potable water use on non-functional turf (AB 1572)
• Award of underground line extension project LD2026-1 to Cornerstone Construction for $889,910
• Award of EV charging stations project LD2026-2 to Pramira Inc for $417,666
• Extension of energy scheduling agreement with APX Inc at $6,037.50/month through June 2029
• Amendment to consulting agreement with Utility Financial Solutions adding $50,000 for cost-of-service study

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning code amendments: one to revise regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs, and another to update rules for tobacco and vaping shops. The council will also consider appointing a member to the General Plan Advisory Committee and approve the 2026 summer meeting schedule, including cancellation of the May 18 meeting. A closed session is scheduled for lease negotiations at 250 East Foothill Boulevard.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend ADU and JADU regulations (Section 88.42.190)
• Public hearing on Development Code Amendment No. 262 for tobacco and vaping shops (Section 88.42.240)
• Closed session for real property negotiations at 250 East Foothill Boulevard (APN 8611-002-001)
• Appointment of one council member to the General Plan Advisory Committee
• Consideration of 2026 summer meeting schedule and cancellation of May 18 regular meeting

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on AB 2561 regarding vacant positions and consider co-sponsoring a bicycle race on July 11 with street closures, as well as a night market street closure series. The main action items include adopting mid-year budget adjustments for the current fiscal year and receiving input for the next year's budget. The consent calendar includes approval of warrants, HR actions, and a $75,000 increase for vactor truck maintenance.

• Public hearing on AB 2561 vacant positions
• Co-sponsorship of Race on 66 Azusa Twilight Bicycle Race on July 11, 2026, with street closures
• Temporary street closures for Downtown Azusa Night Market series on third Thursdays in 2026
• Mid-year budget adjustments for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 budget preview
• $75,000 increase to blanket purchase order for Haaker Equipment for vactor truck maintenance

The City Council authorized temporary street closures for the Azusa Downtown Night Market series and the Twilight Criterium Bicycle Race. The Council also received a report on public employee vacancies.

• Authorized Resolution No. 2026–C16 for Twilight Criterium Bicycle Race street closures (5-0)
• Authorized Resolution for Azusa Downtown Night Market series street closures (5-0)
• Received and filed report on public employee vacancies (AB 2561) (5-0)
• Closed Public Hearing on AB 2561 (5-0)

Regular Utility Board Meeting

The board will consider approving an amended grant agreement for the Aspan Well Reactivation Project, increasing funding to $1,775,000 from the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation (1 potential case). The meeting also includes a Clean & Green presentation and verbal updates on power and water supply.

• Consent Calendar: Approve Resolution 2026-UB-02 for amended grant of $1,775,000 from San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority for Aspan Well Reactivation Project
• Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation under Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2) (1 potential case)
• Verbal Communications: Power Supply Update and Water Supply Update
• General Manager Comments: April Clean & Green Presentation

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold three public hearings: a proposal to convert a vacant commercial space at 624 N. San Gabriel Avenue into a full-service restaurant, bar, and brewery with a second-floor addition and live entertainment; an update to the Accessory Dwelling Unit code to comply with state law; and an update to the code for tobacco and vaping shops. The commission will also consider approving the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes, appoint commissioners to the General Plan Advisory Committee and Board of Appeals, and receive the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

• 624 N. San Gabriel Avenue: conversion of vacant commercial space into restaurant, bar, brewery with second-floor addition, outdoor dining, and live entertainment; seeks use permit for alcohol sales, live entertainment, and extended hours (UP-2026-01, DR-2026-03, MUP-2026-04)
• Development Code Amendment 261: 2026 Accessory Dwelling Unit Update to comply with state law — recommendation to City Council
• Development Code Amendment 262: 2026 Code Update related to Tobacco and Vaping Shops — adds definition for 'Flavored Tobacco Product' and clarifies 'Tobacco or Vaping Shop' — recommendation to City Council
• Commissioner Appointments to General Plan Advisory Committee and Board of Appeals
• General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025 — receive and file

City Council Meeting

The council will decide on authorizing a service agreement with Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. for animal control, replacing Los Angeles County. Other actions include a funding agreement with the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, approving contracts for landscape design and conduit installation, and receiving the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

• Consider authorization of service agreement with Inland Valley Humane Society for animal control services ($135,346)
• Consider funding agreement with Azusa Chamber of Commerce (amount TBD)
• Award contract to IDS Group for Old Schoolhouse and Veterans Freedom Park landscape design ($67,074)
• Award conduit installation contract to MJ Star-Lite on Santa Fe Avenue ($58,300)
• Increase blanket purchase order with Soto Media for GIS support ($50,000 increase)

The City Council approved a service agreement to transition animal control from Los Angeles County to the Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. for Fiscal Year 2026–27, including a $1 million capital investment for vehicles and kennel improvements. The Council also directed staff to return with financial details before adopting a new funding agreement with the Azusa Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved transition of animal control services to Inland Valley Humane Society (5-0)
• Authorized $1M capital infrastructure investment for IVHS (5-0)
• Directed staff to return with financial details for Azusa Chamber of Commerce agreement (5-0)
• Approved blanket purchase order increase to Soto Media (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including promotions and merit increases (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-C15 for claims and demands (5-0)
• Approved January 20, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received City Treasurer's June 2025 financial reports (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive an update and provide direction on the possible redevelopment of the Atlantis Gardens Housing Development, including preliminary conceptual plans. The council will also consider a second reading of an ordinance amending numerous chapters of the Azusa Municipal Code, and will act on several consent items including grants and contracts. A closed session is scheduled for real property negotiations at 975 W. Foothill Blvd.

• Receive update and provide direction on redevelopment of Atlantis Gardens Housing Development
• Adopt ordinance amending chapters 2, 14, 18, 46, 58, and 70 of Azusa Municipal Code
• Award professional services agreement to Michael Baker International for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update ($119,000 federal grant)
• Accept $25,243 Homeland Security Grant and $15,968 Lunch at the Library Grant
• Closed session: negotiate price and terms for property at 975 W. Foothill Blvd with Fenyx Energy Inc.

The City Council approved a comprehensive code amendment and accepted a $25,243 Homeland Security grant. The Council also received an update on the Atlantis Gardens redevelopment project.

• Approved minutes of December 15, 2025 meeting
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-C13 authorizing claims and demands
• Approved personnel promotion for L. Lugo
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-03 amending multiple municipal code chapters
• Accepted $25,243 Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement
• Accepted $15,968 Lunch at the Library grant
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Received and filed City Treasurer's statement of cash balances for November 2025

Regular Utility Board Meeting

The Azusa Utility Board will vote on increasing the annual Public Benefit Assistance for eligible electric customers from $80 to $180 and adopting Resolution 2026-UB-01 to update Rule 18. They will also consider awarding a $66,968 professional services contract to NV5, Inc. to design an underground power line extension to a proposed electric vehicle charging station. Quarterly budget reports for water and electric funds for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 will be received and filed.

• Increase Public Benefit Assistance from $80 to $180 per year for eligible electric customers
• Adopt Resolution 2026-UB-01 updating Electric Utility Rule 18 – Public Benefits Program
• Award $66,968 contract to NV5, Inc. for underground power line extension to EV charging station site
• Approve minutes of the June 23, 2025 Utility Board meeting
• Receive FY 2025-26 second quarter budget reports for water and electric funds

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance amending multiple municipal code chapters, including those related to residential rental registration and inspection, vacant property maintenance, and short-term rentals. They will also consider assigning the General Plan and Zoning Code update contract from Raimi+Associates to Alta Planning+Design and receive a status update. The agenda includes a closed session on lease negotiations for 250 East Foothill Boulevard and ceremonial swearing-in of police officers. Several consent items involve contracts for traffic signal maintenance and landscape services.

• First reading of ordinance amending chapters on board of appeals, emergency access, nuisances, graffiti abatement, rental registration, vacant properties, scavenging, and short-term rentals.
• Consideration of assigning General Plan and Zoning Code update contract from Raimi+Associates to Alta Planning+Design.
• Approval of First Amendment to traffic signal maintenance agreement with Yunex, LLC for $57,313 plus $100,000 emergency repair authorization.
• Approval of Third and Fourth Amendments to landscape maintenance agreement with Mariposa Landscapes Inc. totaling up to $1,193,423.
• Closed session on real property negotiations for lease at 250 East Foothill Boulevard with the Munoz family.

The City Council unanimously introduced an ordinance to amend multiple chapters of the Azusa Municipal Code regarding rental registrations, vacant properties, and illegal dumping. The Council also approved the assignment of a General Plan and Zoning Code update contract to Alta Planning + Design.

• Introduced ordinance amending municipal code for rental registration, vacant properties, and short-term rentals (5-0)
• Approved assignment of General Plan and Zoning Code update agreement from Raimi + Associates to Alta Planning + Design (5-0)
• Approved December 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-C12 for claims and demands
• Approved personnel actions including appointment of B. Martin and promotion of A. Hammet
• Directed staff to research strengthening existing tobacco ordinances with retail license components

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting an updated citywide schedule of fees and charges, with development fees effective April 3, 2026. They will also consider a $1.05 million increase to the contract with G2K Construction for the modernization of the Senior Center at 740 N. Dalton Avenue, bringing the total to $6,181,583. Other actions include purchasing a DUI police vehicle instead of a motorcycle using grant funds and designating a voting delegate for the SCAG General Assembly.

• Public hearing on adoption of updated citywide fee schedule (Resolutions 2026-C09 and 2026-C10)
• First amendment to contract with G2K Construction for Senior Center modernization, increasing total to $6,181,583
• Reallocation of $70,000 from Cannabis Tax Fund to purchase a 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responder ($60,732.98) for DUI enforcement
• Designation of voting delegate and alternate to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly
• Proclamation declaring February 2026 as African American History Month

The City Council approved a $6.18 million contract amendment to complete the modernization of the Senior Center at 740 N. Dalton Ave. The vote was unanimous. The project scope was expanded to include repairs for unforeseen sewer, plumbing, and mold issues.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-C09 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-C10 (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to G2K Construction contract (unanimous)
• Appropriated $900,000 from Azusa Ave. Phase II project savings
• Authorized use of $350,621 Sewer Fund monies
• Authorized use of $400,000 Public Benefit Funds
• Authorized use of $80,000 Electric Funds
• Authorized use of $223,062 General Fund monies

Regular Utility Board Meeting

The Azusa Utility Board will elect officers for 2026 and consider several consent items, including approving plans and bidding for an underground line extension along Alameda and Dalton avenues (Project LD2026-1), authorizing bids for EV charging stations at the police station parking lot (Project LD2026-2), and purchasing two 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV trucks for electric operations at a cost not to exceed $138,927.46. The board will also receive first-quarter budget reports for the water and electric funds and hear updates on billing, power supply, and water supply.

• Election of Utility Board chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary affirmation
• Approve specs and bid solicitation for underground line extension LD2026-1 along Alameda and Dalton avenues
• Approve specs and bid solicitation for EV charging stations at police station parking lot (LD2026-2)
• Purchase two 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV trucks for $138,927.46 via cooperative purchasing
• Receive FY 2025-26 first quarter budget reports for water and electric funds

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a major redevelopment plan to transform 92.1 acres of a former golf course into residential and industrial spaces. The proposal includes 230 age-restricted residential units and six industrial buildings totaling 353,075 square feet. Additionally, the council will address committee assignments and various administrative consent items.

• Azusa Greens Redevelopment Project: 230-unit age-restricted residential development
• Azusa Greens Redevelopment Project: Six industrial buildings totaling 353,075 square feet
• Real property negotiation for 622-624 North San Gabriel Avenue
• Purchase orders executed by City Manager totaling $22,850
• Resolution designating agents for January 2025 windstorm disaster relief assistance

The City Council unanimously approved the Azusa Greens Redevelopment Project, a 92.1-acre mixed-use development on a former golf course at 919 Sierra Madre Avenue. The project includes 230 age-restricted residential units, six industrial buildings totaling 353,075 square feet, and reuse of the existing clubhouse for event space. The approval includes certification of the Environmental Impact Report, a general plan amendment, zone change, design review, tentative tract and parcel maps, and a 10-year development agreement with a 50-year restriction on redeveloping the golf course. Councilmember Mendez abstained from the vote.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-C01 certifying Final EIR with Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMRP (4-0, Mendez abstaining)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-C02 approving General Plan Amendment GPA-2023-01 (4-0, Mendez abstaining)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-01 adopting Zone Change Z-2023-01 (4-0, Mendez abstaining)
• Adopted Resolutions 2026-C03, C04, and C05 approving Design Review, Tentative Tract Map 84416, Tentative Parcel Map 84170, Use Permits, and Minor Use Permit (4-0, Mendez abstaining)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-02 approving Development Agreement DA-2025-01 with 10-year term and 50-year golf course restriction (4-0, Mendez abstaining)