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 "state": "California",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "City Council Meeting - Cancelled",
   "headline": "Azusa City Council cancels three summer 2026 meetings",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Regular Utility Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Utility Board to consider $149,084 security system for electric yard and substations",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "City Council Meeting and Special Meeting of the Utility Board",
   "headline": "Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and hold closed-session property talks",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Planning Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to vote on Foothill Blvd property acquisition consistency",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider solid waste rate increase with Prop 218 hearing",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Joint Regular Meeting of the Azusa Utility Board and Special Meeting of the Azusa City Council",
   "headline": "Water rates proposed to increase 16% annually for three years starting FY 2026/27",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Azusa CA | Peak Drafter and Approver",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Azusa CA  | Peak Administration and Overview",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Special City Council Meeting - State of the City",
   "headline": "Mayor presents 2026 State of the City address at special meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider $760,748 increase for Senior Center modernization contract",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Joint Regular Meeting of the Azusa Utility Board and Special Meeting of the Azusa City Council",
   "headline": "Utility Board to vote on ban watering non-functional turf per AB 1572",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Azusa Council to consider ADU code amendments and tobacco shop rules",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to review mid-year budget adjustments and preview FY 2026-27 budget",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Regular Utility Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $1.78M grant for Aspan Well Reactivation",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Planning Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider permit for restaurant, bar, and brewery with outdoor patio and entertainment",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider switching animal control to Inland Valley Humane Society",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Atlantis Gardens housing redevelopment",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Regular Utility Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to consider increasing utility bill assistance from $80 to $180 per year",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "First reading of code amendment on rentals, vacant properties, short-term rentals",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on fee hikes and $6.18M senior center contract",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Regular Utility Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Utility Board to vote on $138,927 for two EV trucks, approve charger and line extension",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "City Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council discusses Azusa Greens redevelopment project at 919 Sierra Madre Avenue",
   "summary": "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.",
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