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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 28,1997 -6:00 P.M.
The City Council* of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session at the above date and
time in the Library Auditorium.
Mayor* Madrid called the meeting to order.
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PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE,
MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
Assistant City Attorney Carvalho, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Broderick,
Captain Garcia, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Director of Community Services Guarrera,
Utilities Director Hsu, Water Superintendent Bowcock, Senior Librarian Levy, Finance
Director Craig, Recreation Superintendent Jacobs, Recreation Supervisor Noriega,
Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Park Maintenance Supervisor Rivera, Accounting
Services Supervisor Brisco, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Community
Development Director Bruckner, Planning Secretary Rocha, Personnel Analyst Wallace,
Interim Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, Representatives of APOA Erick
Sanchez, CAPP, Sandy Peterson, ACEA, Linda Vasquez, and IBEW Lynn Dent and Rachel
Tapia, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
Councilmember Beebe presented a proposed list ideas for reducing the budget deficit for fiscal
year 1997-98, to be considered in addition to the 10% scenario, proposed by staff, or as
possible alternative for consideration, she detailed the items and discussion was held. The
proposed cuts consisted of many items in the Government Services, Public Safety, Leisure &
Cultural, Circulation, Resource Management, Business Management, and Municipal Utilities
Missions, as well as Global issues, but no action was taken at this time.
Lengthy Discussion was held between CouncilmembersBoardmembers and public regarding
proposed budget cuts and alternatives. Many members of the public were allowed input and
suggested possible cuts should occur, such as: deletion or reduction of City's contribution to
employee retirement, from 7% to 3% along with the withdrawal of 4% cola. Councilmembers
also suggested possible annexation of county pockets, revising civil service system rules, re-
assess legal fees, etc. Although many alternatives were discussed, no action was taken at this
time.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Also Present
Councilmember
Beebe proposed
budget cut
alternatives
Discussion
Public input
Discussion was also held regarding the protest vote on the Fire Assessment fees and the legality Further Discussion
of the vote, the need to move forward and pursue proposed ballot measures, possible lay-offs,
and a possible meeting with bargaining groups to discuss COLA.
RECESS: 7:19 P.M.
Recess
RECONVENED: 7:31 P.M. Reconvened
City Attorney Carvalho presented each proposed revenue measure which were as follows:
Rock, sand & gravel extraction tax, Residential property rental tax, Commercial property
rental tax, Swap meet tax, Utility users tax increase and the proposed Fire Special Tax.
Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers, staff, and the public regarding
proposed revenue to be generated from each proposed measure as well as the feasibility of
each measure. Lengthy discussion was held regarding the exemptions on the Utility User tax,
and how the measures would be worded on the ballot. A proposed Fire Special Tax would
generate 1.8 million and would not be placed on the property tax until the end of 1998.
City Attorney/
presented proposed
revenue measures
It was consensus of Council to adjourn to Tuesday, July 29, 1997 at the Library Auditorium Adjourn
at 6:00 p.m.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:25 P.M.
D UTY CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 97-C100. (Council)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 97-010 (Council)
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 97-1130 (Agency)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO.97-RO-1 (Agency)
*Indicates Councilmember are also acting in the capacity of Redevelopment Agency Board
of Directors.
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