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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 26, 1993 - RACITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JULY 26, 1993 - 7:00 P.M. The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session at the above time and date in the City Library Auditiorium. Mayor/Chairman Moses called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the Flag. 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, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Consumer Services Manager Ali, Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Secretary Toscano. Administrative Analyst Dadaian provided a presentation of Assembly Bill 939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act, which is the law that requires each City and County to divert 25% of its municipal solid waste from landfill disposal by the year 1995 and 50% by the year 2000. She updated Councilmembers/Boardmembers on recycling methods that are currently being utilized by the City in an effort to reach the 1995 goal, such as: drop off recycling of newspaper and cans, the teddy bear recycling program, and the christmas tree recycling program, noting that Western Disposal has a buyback center as well as other areas in the City. She advised that staff has been working with Western Disposal in an effort to create a single family curbside recycling program. She further advised that MRF, Commercial recycling and composting are other areas that need to be studied in the future. She detailed the pros and cons of the curbside recycling program, the option of continuing with Western Disposal and the bidding process for recycling. General discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the proposed recycling fee of $2.00 from Western Disposal, a possible anti -scavenging ordinance, and the convenience of curbside recycling. Discussion was held between Mr. Bob Hartunian of Western Disposal, and Councilmembers. Mr. Hartunian advised that the fee for curbside recycling will be to pay for labor and equipment utilized for the program. He requested a five year extension on his current contract with the City in exchange for a reduction of the proposed fee for curbside recycling. Call to order Roll Call Also Present Presentation/ discussion AB939/ recycling Discussion Discussion City Administrator advised that there is a need to further City Admin negotiate with Western Disposal regarding recycling issue comments as well as the specifics of the proposed extension of his current contract. Additional discussion ensued relative to the issue between Councilmembers and staff. • Mr. Charlie Graff addressed Councilmembers to curbside recycling. 0 in opposition C. Graff comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Councilmembers questioning A. Morales the benefits residents will receive if they recycle, due to comments his observation that many residents are already recycling. Further discussion was held between Councilmembers, staff Discussion and Mr. Hartunian regarding statistical information, percentages, process, and general questions regarding the issue of recycling. Mr. Carrel Cline addressed Councilmembers with his concerns C. Cline regarding the fact that only single family residences will comments be recycling and not multi -family residences. He was advised that a plan had not been worked out for the latter. City Administrator Garcia offered closing comments stating City Admin that efforts are being made to ease the way for comments a successful recycling plan and requested that Council provide guidance toward that goal. It was consensus of Council that staff meet with Mr. Mtg w/WD Hartunian again and come back with a proposal to review in and staff October. Discussion was held regarding the Day Labor issue with each Discussion Councilmember providing his/her view. The consensus was Day Labor that the City could not and should not provide funding for such a program as it is not a City function. Mr. Harry Stemrich addressed the Day Labor issue expressing H. Stemrich his opinion in opposition to the matter. comments It was consensus of Councilmembers that Councilwoman Madrid Mtg w/AUSD pursue the idea of a joint meeting with the Azusa Unified Boardmembers School Board and that one possible topic of discussion be the purchase of school uniforms. Discussion was held regarding possible programs for the CDBG CDBG Funds funds currently in contingency status. It was suggested Discussion that the funds could be utilized for school uniforms and/or the Library Literacy program. The item was referred back to staff in order to research deadline information and restrictions on participation. Director Madrid requested Boardmembers input regarding the Comments density of proposed single family, low and mod homes to be Density constructed at the former Balboa Apartment site. It was Single Fan consensus of the Boardmembers that the project be a two homes story, high quality project. it was consensus of Councilmembers that Councilwoman Madrid Bus Lic Ord pursue her study of the current Business License Ordinance. Councilwoman Madrid apprised Councilmembers of several Madrid/severa requests she has received for Council participation in local projects projects, such as: Main Street USA, Boy Scouts, 2000 Community, Global Cities, etc. It was consensus of Council that staff perform a cost study of these projects and report back to Council. Director Madrid offered a suggestion regarding the hiring of Madrid a Redevelopment Director. She suggested that the Acting suggestion Redevelopment Director remain in the acting capacity and CRA Dir that a contract or temporary employee be hired for that apptmt department. Chief of Police Nelson addressed Council and audience COP comments inviting all to attend the Community Meeting on July 29, 1993, at 7:00 P.M. in the Civic Auditorium. 07/26/93 PAGE TWO Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Adjourn Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:21 P.M. DEPUTY CITY CLERE/SECRETARY NEXT RESOLUTION NO. (COUNCIL) 93-C97. NEXT ORDINANCE N0. (COUNCIL) 93-014. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. (AGENCY) 93-R44. 07/26/93 PAGE THREE