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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - May 24, 1993 - RACITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AZUSA AZUSA PUBLIC AGENCY, AND AZUSA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY# ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 1993 - 6:15 P.M. The City Council, Redevelopment Agency, Azusa Public Financing Authority, and the Azusa Public Improvement Corporation met in adjourned regular session at the above date and time in the City Library Auditorium. Mayor/Chairman Moses called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Administrator/Executive Director Garcia, Police Chief Nelson, Utilities Director Hsu, Finance Director Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Community Services Director Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Administrative Analyst Dadaian., Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Secretary Toscano. Call to order Roll Call Also Present Moved by Mayor/Chairman Moses, seconded by Item D-2, brt Councilman/Director Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll fwrd call that item D-2 be brought forward for handling at this time. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request of Helping Hand to use Memorial Park ball field area on Sunday, June 6, 1993, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a boxing exhibition; allow closure of 4th Street from Angeleno to Orange Place; approve the sale of food and beer, with the understanding that a controlled area be provided for consumption of beer and to waive fees except for police requirements; further requiring Helping Hand to provide necessary insurance, security, seating, toilets and clean up. Councilwoman/Director Madrid, liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), introduced members of the Committee who were in attendance at the meeting as follows: Hank Bode, Dave Hardison, Darlyne Garofalo, Al Schapiro, Bernadine Andrews, Art Morales, Henry Holloway, Bob Glaser, Kit Kjelstrom, Al Chapman, and Sandy Sigal. The Economic Development Advisory Committee identified the major issue areas which it felt related to economic development in the City, which were: Commercial Recruitment and Retention (Retail/Office), Industrial Recruitment and Retention, Downtown Revitalization, and Quality of Life/Housing. Helping Hand Boxing Exhi- bition 6/6 appvd Intro EDAC Issue sets EDAC 0 General discussion was held among Councilmembers and members of EDAC regarding the role of the committee, main areas of concern such as, Krems Property and the Downtown areas. Additional discussion included public relations, marketing, image source, desirable housing, tax breaks for new small businesses. Councilmembers advised that if EDAC wished to make recommendations/suggestions to the City it should do so through the City Administrator. Additional discussion was held regarding Azusa 2000, it was consensus that EDAC could submit suggestions to Azusa staff who are already working on a strategic plan for the City. Councilmembers/Directors and the Economic Development Advisory Committee recessed at 7:08 P.M. Councilmembers reconvened at 7:15 P.M. Gen dis EDAC recess Cncl rcvnd City Administrator/Executive Director Garcia addressed Budget Pre- Councilmembers/Directors presenting the preliminary balanced sentation budget for fiscal year 1993-94, Director of Finance Craig presented a combined summary of Combined all funds for the City of Azusa, Public Financing Authority, summary and the Redevelopment Agency, which consisted of total current revenues, total operating appropriations, emergency fund and other reserves. Director of Finance Craig then presented the Administration Administra- budget with noted changes in the Computer Services tion Budget section of $80,000, for contract services, the position of Computer Services Manager was deleted from the budget. In the Community Programs section, the Chamber of Commerce was reduced by $30,000. The Golden Days event was cut from $5,000 to $2,600. The amount of $21,000 was allocated for computer training for the entire City staff. The multilith budget decreased due to the efficient operation of a new machine. Mr. Craig went on to present the Internal Support Services and Human Resources budget. Discussion was held regarding the issue of Legal Fees and Discussion fees for liability claims. It was noted that each Legal Fees department would have a separate category for Legal Fees. It was consensus of Council that an evaluation be performed regarding legal fees at some time in the future. The City Clerk's budget was presented, noting that the only City Clerk change was an addition of $30,000 for the 1994 General Budget Municipal Election. Director of Finance Craig presented the Finance budget which Finance consisted of the following changes: The Storekeeper Budget position was frozen and replaced with a part time position. The Business License section now includes one Community Improvement Officer, transferred from the Community Development Division. City Librarian Maghsoudi presented the Library budget with Library no changes, except for the new automation project which was Budget paid for through Grant Funds. She advised that consideration is being given to alternative operating hours. Chief of Police Nelson presented Police Department budget Police Dept noting legal fees have increased substantially, refuse Budget collection has increased from $5,000 to $21,450, due to the increase in the number of hazardous materials pick ups. Community Services Director Guarrera presented his budget Comm Svs advising that there will be big visual changes such as the Budget purchase of four new vehicles in the transportation department, the new swimming pool, and the refurbishing of the parks, he noted that all will be funded through Grants. 05/24/93 PAGE TWO 0 0 Community Development Director Bruckner presented the budget for Planning, Community Development, and Engineering. He stated that services to the public will be expanded. There will be an increase in Planning, due to the requirement to update the housing element, there is a reduction of a Community Improvement Officer who transferred to the Business License Division. The salary for the Rent Stabilization boardmembers was also included in the budget. Councilmembers/Directors recessed at 8:49 P.M. Councilmembers/Directors reconvened at 8:56 P.M. Utilities Director Hsu presented the Utility Department budget advising that conservation and educational programs have and will continue during the coming year, the Electic department continues to make improvements to the distribution system in order to increase capacity for additional loads to be acquired from SCE and other developments. He stated that the budget does not include the Azusa Valley Water Company, but will probably be presented in July. He addressed water issue and stated that the only increase would be in power costs. Councilwoman/Director Madrid left the meeting at 9:02 P.M. Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza presented his budget consisting of Streets, Parks, Building Maintenance and Fleet Maintenance. He advised of no significant changes except an increase in building structures to be maintained due to the Headstart building. He further advised that costs comparison studies show that contracting with outside services is not feasible due to higher costs. Comm Dev Budget Recess Reconvened Light & Wtr Budget Madrid lft mt Pub Wks Budget Director of Finance addressed the Debt Services portion of Debt Svs the budget consisting of APFA Bonds, Multi -family Bonds, and Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes. Director of Finance presented a detailed view of the Capital Improvement Projects for fiscal year 1993-94. He advised that some of the projects are a carry over from last year. Director of Finance Craig addressed the Redevelopment Agency budget. He stated that the State is requiring the Agency to send back 27% of the 1991-92 property taxes, which leaves the Agency almost no property tax income this year. Low/mod housing proposed projects consists of Harlan Lee, rehabilitation of Hermitage Park, rehabilitation of Monte Carlo Motel, rehabilitation of four units on 6th Street, and rehabilitation of sixteen owner -occupied houses. Capital Improvement Projects consist of completion of Centennial Square, completion of the Downtown Parking Court, rehabilitation of the former Talley building and the Palo Industrial development. CIP Revelopment Budget Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Dangleis and unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF 9:24 P.M. / _ /%�� eek DEPUTY CITY CLERK/SECRETARY NEXT RESOLUTION NO. (COUNCIL) 93-056. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. (COUNCIL) 92-010. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. (AGENCY) 93-R25. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. (APPA) 93-P2 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. (NEWCO) 93-N2 * Indicates Madrid absent. 05/24/93 PAGE THREE