Azusa — 2026-08-17

City Council

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1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS. Pursuant to California Government Code,Section 54956.8. Property Address: 729 N. Azusa Ave. City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City ManagerNegotiating Parties: Ed Patel, ANS Management & Investment, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and Termsof Payment
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION. Pursuant to Government CodeSection 54956.9)(d)(1) Name of Case: Whittier, et al. v. Los Angeles County Superior Court LASC CaseNo. 23STCP03579
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Significant exposure tolitigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (One potential case)
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1.Call to Order - City Council/Utility Board
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2.Roll Call
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3.Flag Salute
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4.Invocation – Reverend Elvin Miranda, Police Chaplain
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5.Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
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B.PUBLIC COMMENT This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to make public commentson items listed or not listed on this Agenda, except for Public Hearings. Members of the audience will havethe opportunity to address the City Council/Agency Board about public hearing items at the time thepublic hearing is held. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the Council/Agency Board is prohibitedfrom taking action on oral requests but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting. Eachperson 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 orresponses to the speaker’s questions or comments may be handled after the speaker has completed his/hercomments. Public Comment will be up to sixty (60) minutes total. After the Mayor or City Clerk’s requestfor any further speakers, and no further speakers in person or remotely respond to speak, public commentwill be closed.
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1.City Clerk: Request to Set Time and Date for Commission Interviews
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2.City Manager Communications
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3.Councilmember Announcements
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D.4 - Staff Report - Amendment Chapter 58 Article II Waste Disposal and RecyclingG AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 58, ARTICLE II, RELATED TOWASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING, AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPTFROM CEQAadopting the proposed amendments to Chapter 58, Article II, related to waste disposal and recycling; and 2)Determine that the adoption of this Ordinance does not qualify as a "project" as defined in CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., "CEQA") Section 15378. Total Cost:N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
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E.16 - Staff Report - Library Modernization Project Furniture PurchaseNSIDERATION OF PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FURNITURE FOR THE AZUSA CITYLIBRARY CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND MODERNIZATION PROJECT (CIP NOS.1080000510-51023A AND 2830511086-7125/51024A-7125)RECOMMENDED ACTION:  1) Waive purchasing procedures as authorized under Azusa Municipal CodeSection 2.539, as this is in the best interest of the City to maximize efficiency to the Project by utilizing acooperative buying agreement; 2) Approve the purchase and installation of project-related furniture with GMBusiness Interiors in the amount of $369,795.02 (CIP Project #1080000510-51023A & #2830511086-7125/51024A-7125); 3) Authorize staff to issue change orders as needed for up to a 10% contingency of$36,979.50, for a not-to-exceed total purchase cost of $406,774.52; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to executethe contract with GM Business Interiors, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City. TotalCost: $406,774.52 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: $192,319 from library grant fundsAccount #2830511051-7125/51127C-7125; balance of $214,455.52 from FY 2026-2027 Library ModernizationProject CIP budget Account #1080000510-7125/51023A-712
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F.1 - Staff Report - Purchase and Sale of 975 W. Foothill Blvd. W. FOOTHILLFISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET AMENDMENTSRECOMMENDED ACTION: Successor Agency: 1) Adopt Successor Agency Resolution 2026-R07 approvingthe Purchase and Sale Agreement for the sale of 975 W. Foothill Boulevard (APNs 8605-019-906 and 8605-019-After Los Angeles County Consolidated Oversight Board and the State of California approval, authorize theExecutive Director, or designee, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all documents reasonablynecessary to implement the transaction, subject to approval as to form by Successor Agency Counsel; and 3)Direct staff to submit the Successor Agency's action and required transaction documents to the Los AngelesCounty Consolidated Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance, as applicable. City Council andUtility Board: 1) Conduct the joint public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/27 General Fund andElectric Utility Fund budget amendments for acquisition of the Property; 2) Adopt the attached CityCouncil/Utility Board Resolution 2026-C50 approving the acquisition of 975 W. Foothill Boulevard (APNs8605-019-906 and 8605-019-907) from the Successor Agency for $3,580,000, plus applicable acquisition andclosing costs, and approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement; 3) Approve funding of the acquisition on a 50/50basis between the General Fund and Electric Utility Fund, consisting of $1,790,000 from each fund for thepurchase price, plus up to $50,000 from each fund for applicable acquisition and closing costs, and authorize thecorresponding Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget amendments, for a total appropriation not to exceed $3,680,000; and4) After Los Angeles County Consolidated Oversight Board and the State of California approval, authorize theCity Manager, or designee, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all documents reasonably necessaryto complete the acquisition, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Total Cost: $3,680,000 Is the costof this item budgeted? No Fund/Account No: General Fund/10-90-000-000-7105 (50%) and Electric Fund/33-00-000-000-7105 (50%)
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G.ADJOURNMENTUPCOMING MEETINGS:September 21, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular MeetingOctober 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular MeetingIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a citymeeting, please contact the City Clerk at 626-812-5229. Notification three (3) working days prior to the meetingwhen special services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made toprovide access to the meeting.penalty of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on seventy-two (72) hours prior to themeeting per Government Code 54954.2 at the City Clerk's Office, 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; the lobby of the PoliceDepartment, 725 N. Alameda Ave.; the Civic Auditorium, 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; the City Library, 729 N. Dalton Ave.;Annette Juarez, MMCCity Clerk Services ManagerAzusa City Clerk's Office