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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE
AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 24, 1991 - 6:30 P.M.
The City Council, the Redevelopment Agency and the Azusa
Public Finance Authority of the City of Azusa met in
adjourned regular session at the above date and time in the
Azusa Senior Citizen Center.
Mayor/Chairman Moses called the meeting to order and led in
the salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH,
NARANJO, MOSES
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER
ALSO PRESENT
City Administrator/Executive Director Caswell, Assistant
City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Captains
Broderick and Garcia, Director of Finance Craig, Director of
Community Development Bruckner, Director of Community
Services Guarrera, Utilities Director Hsu, Public Works
Superintendent Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, City
Librarian Alaniz, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Community
Improvement Manager Rudisel, Building Official Guerrero,
Transportation Coordinator MacKay, Recreation Supervisor
Jacobs, City Treasurer Talley, Assistant City Clerk/Deputy
Secretary Lara, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
COUNCILMAN/DIRECTOR ALEXANDER ENTERED THE MEETING AT 6:35
P.M.
Mrs. Joanne Eros of the YWCA - WINGS Shelter addressed
Council requesting a donation of $5,000 for the shelter.
She stated that the program is to help end domestic violence
by providing food, shelter and education to battered women
in this area. Discussion was held among Councilmembers and
it was consensus of the Council to review available monies
for community promotions and follow up with a letter
responding to this request.
Mr. Armando Camarena of the Azusa Alumni Association
addressed Council requesting the City's assistance with the
1992 Cinco de Mayo -Fiesta de Azusa. He requested in kind
City donations from the Police, Parks, Streets, Light and
City Administration departments, and also a cash donation of
$5,000. He also distributed copies of the organization's
financial statements and bank statements to Council for
their perusal. This item will be reviewed and responded to.
Director of Community Services Guarrera addressed item
regarding Head Start Program. He stated that the Head Start
Program has been granted expansion funds for an additional
68 slots and that as part of the expansion program were
granted a start-up fund; these funds must be expended in
fiscal year 1991 or reverted back to the funding agency. He
requested that formal bidding procedures be waived in order
to purchase Head Start/Pre School supplies and materials.
Call to order
Roll Call
Also present
Alexander
entrd mtg
J. Eros
YWCA -
WINGS shltr
A. Camarena
Azusa
Alumni
Fiesta de
Azusa
J. Guarrera
Head Start
Program
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It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Formal bid -
Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to waive ding waived
formal bidding procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code to funds to
authorize the expenditure. Headstart
City Administrator/Executive Director presented the Budget Bdgt message
message to the Council/Agency. Caswell
Director of Finance Craig reviewed the combined budget Bdgt review
summary, revenue sources and expenditures. He stated that Craig
the City would begin the fiscal year of 1991-92 with a
deficit of $3,724,725.
General discussion was held regarding various ways to General
increase the City's revenues such as passing bonds, using Discussion
monies set aside pension funds and additional quarry tax.
Regarding the City Administrator's budget, Councilman Comments
Alexander suggested that the $14,000 budgeted for Alexander
Councilmembers meetings & conferences be removed. Also, it
was consensus of Council that a list be provided of groups
to be considered in the community promotion portion of the
budget for review.
Redevelopment Director Steel addressed the Community CDBG bdgt
Development Block Grant Budget. Steel
Director of Finance addressed the Computer Services Budget, Computer Svs
stating that this year it has been allocated to bdgt
Administration as well as telephone services. The Council
voiced various concerns regarding the computer and telephone
systems.
Assistant City Administrator Garcia addressed the Internal Human Res
Support Services Budget. He announced various goals and bdgt
objectives he wishes to accomplish in the claims/insurance
portion of the budget.
Assistant City Clerk Lara addressed the City Clerk's Budget Cty Clerk
and advised that the only major addition was the expenditure bdgt
for the re -codification of the City's Municipal Code.
Director of Finance Craig presented the Finance Department Finance bdgt
Budget. He stated that there is a need for reclassification
of some positions in this department, which he explained in
detail.
City Librarian Alaniz addressed his budget advising that he Library bdgt
is requesting additional funds for the literacy program,
Children's Librarian and also a micro reader printer.
IT WAS CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL/AGENCY TO RECESS FOR FIVE Recess
MINUTES.
TIME OF RECESS: 8:50 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened
8:55 P.M.
Chief of Police Nelson addressed the Police Department Police Dept.
Operations, Public Safety and Emergency Services Budgets Bdgt
stating that there are increases in all operations, which he
explained in detail.
Director of Community Services Guarrera addressed the Comm. Svs
Community Services Budget which consists of Recreation, Bdgt
Senior Programs, Transportation and Head Start Program.
Discussion held regarding the swimming pool at Slauson Park
and whether the City should consider having a year round
pool at Memorial Park.
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Director of Community Development Bruckner addressed the Comm Dev.
Community Development Budget which consists of Planning, Bdgt
Community Improvement, Building and Engineering. He stated
that there is a slight increase in the budget
in order to serve the public more efficiently, which he
explained in detail. Discussion was held regarding the
Rental Housing Inspection Program, which is self supporting.
It was suggested that Community Improvement Officers work on
weekends, and that the matter be investigated.
Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza addressed the Public Pub Wks
Works Budget which consists of Building Maintenance, bdgt
Streets and Parks Divisions. Discussion was held regarding
the Woman's Club and fee waivers that are granted during the
year.
It was consensus of Council to recess to closed session to Recess to
discuss personnel matters. clad Bess
TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:51 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL
AT 11:34 P.M.
Reconvened
Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by Adjourn to
Councilman/Director Alexander and unanimously carried by 6/25/91
roll call to adjourn to Tuesday, June 25, 1991, at 6:30 P.M. 6:30 p.m.
in the Azusa Senior Citizen Center. Sr. Ctr.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:35 P.M.
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