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Azusa Public Library
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Dear Payiilaneh Maghsoud i:
I 'm requesting to address the Azusa City C`nunc±l on May 2 .
The Azusa Educators Association would 3.ike to present the Azusa
City Library with a check for $500. This is th behalf o;_ Day
th Teacher (May 11th) .
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
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FROM: ROY BRUCKN : eMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
VIA: HENRY GARCIA, CITY ADMINISTRATOR-
DATE: MAY 2, 1994
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO
ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOS ANGELES COUNTY SYSTEM OF
HIGHWAYS ON PORTIONS OF CITRUS AVENUE AND ARROW
HIGHWAY FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS
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Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has prepared
plans and specifications for an asphalt overlay project on
Citrus Avenue and Arrow Highway within its own
jurisdictional boundaries . For the sake of completeness of
the project, however, the City of Azusa has been asked to
join resources with LA County to produce a uniform
product. The City's estimated portion of the improvement
costs will be $14, 000 . 00 .
The improvements on Citrus Avenue will be from 150 feet
south of Gladstone to Arrow Highway. Arrow Highway upgrade
will be from Citrus Avenue to the easterly City boundary
line. The improvements in Azusa consists of a one and one
half inches of asphalt concrete overlay.
The attached resolution establishes Citrus Avenue and
Arrow Highway a part of the Los Angeles County Highway
system solely for this project. The actual construction
will not commence until the beginning of 1995 .
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the
attached resolution and declare portions of Citrus Avenue
and Arrow Highway a part of Los Angeles County Highway
System for the sole purpose of roadway improvements .
Attachments
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA CONSENTING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF PORTIONS OF CITRUS AVENUE
AND ARROW HIGHWAY WITHIN SAID CITY AS A
PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors did on February 8, 1994,
duly_adopt a Resolution declaring the portions of Citrus Avenue _.
from 150 feet south of Gladstone Street to Arrow Highway and Arrow
Highway from Citrus Avenue to 1, 100 feet east of Grand Avenue, and
intersecting streets appurtenant to the construction thereof,
within the City of Azusa, to be a part of the System of Highways of
the County of Los Angeles, as provided in Sections 1700 to 1704
inclusive of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, said Board of Supervisors by said Resolution
requested this Council to give its consent to allow the County to
construct improvements and perform appurtenant work within said
portions of Citrus Avenue and Arrow Highway in the City of Azusa;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 (c) , of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the
Secretary of Resources designated this type of project as
categorically exempt .
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Azusa does
resolve as follows :
SECTION 1. Consent to Inclusion in County Highway System.
This City Council of the City of Azusa does hereby consent to the
establishment of the portions of Citrus Avenue from 150 feet south
of Gladstone Street to Arrow Highway and Arrow Highway from Citrus
Avenue to 1, 100 feet east of Grand Avenue, and intersection streets
appurtenant to the construction thereof, within the City of Azusa,
as part of the System of Highways of the County of Los Angeles as
provided in Sections 1700 to 1704 inclusive of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California. Said consent is for the
purpose of constructing improvements and performing appurtenant
work as may be necessary by the County of Los Angeles.
SECTION 2 . Finding of categorical Exemption. This City
Council does hereby find that the project is categorically exempt
from the requirement for an Environmental Impact Report pursuant to
Section 15301, Class 1 (c) , of the CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 3 . Finding of a Minor Nature. This City Council
does hereby find that pursuant to Government Code, Section 65402
(b) , the aforesaid street improvements are of a minor nature and
that, therefore, the provisions of said Section requiring the
submission to and report upon said project by the City Planning
Agency do not apply.
SECTION 4 . The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of , 1994 .
Stephen Alexander, Mayor
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular
meeting thereof held on the day of , 1994, by the
following vote of the Council :
AYES : COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES : COUNCILMEMBERS :
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Azusa City Library. COMM 0 OF AZUSA 7 (818) 4-0338
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Paymaneh Maghsoudi, City Librarian
Via: Henry Garcia, City Administrator —
Subject: Request for Feasibility Study for the expansion of the Library Building
Date: April 28, 1994
BACKGROUND
The 20,000 square foot existing Azusa City Library building was built in 1957. A small addition
to the building was done in 1975. The building now needs major remodeling to bring it up to the
uniform building code and to provide space to cope with the huge growth in the demands for
Library services and materials.
Grant money is available for a major portion of the funds required for this project. This report
recommends that the Council acknowledge the priority of the project and authorize the City
Librarian to request proposals for the feasibility study. Funding for the study is available in the
CIP account.
FINDINGS:
The California State Library in 1989 declared that the statewide standards developed for libraries
in 1962 had been rescinded in favor of the challenge that "Library services must be developed to
uniquely fit the community they serve. This includes space requirements."
The City of Azusa has been no exception to the nearly-doubled state population growth over the
last 20 years. The current population of 42,300 is an increase of 60% over the 1970 population;
this increase in population has mandated an undeniable need to increase service levels. The need
for expansion is based on the following factors:
1) Need to improve facilities for senior needs and ability to expand the Spanish
language collection and outreach program.
2) Need to improve the physical image of the Library and make it appear more "user
friendly" by linking its architecture to that of other buildings in the Civic Center
Complex.
3) Need to upgrade building systems including seismic retrofit, new heating, ventilating
and air conditioning, seismic anchorage of book shelves and ADA requirements.
4) Need to enlarge existing building by up to 10,000 square feet to meet the needs of
expanded patron base that now includes residents of neighboring jurisdictions due to
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5) Need to provide more parking to replace that which was lost when the Senior Center
was built and to accommodate growth of the patron base.
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6) Out-dated and inefficient layout. Substantial need to remodel the work area.
FUNDING:
While the estimated cost for such a project could be upwards of$ 5 Million , most of the cost
would be paid by the State of California and the City's outlay would only be about $500,000.
Funding for this project can be obtained from several sources:
1) State of California, Public Library Learning& Literacy Bond Act (AB-61) and SB-174.
These measures, if passed by the legislature, will provide grants to cities,
counties and special districts for acquisitions and rehabilitation of library
facilities. These measures would be submitted to the voters in November
1994.
Our Azusa Library has a very good chance of rating very high in obtaining
the grants based on the facts stated earlier. Legislation for these grants is in
the process at the present time.
SPECIAL STUDY
In order to be ready for the State Grant when it becomes available, the City needs to complete
four basic tasks. Since the lead time of the grant submittal deadlines have been very short in the
past it is my recommendation to prepare and undertake the first 3 tasks now. These tasks are
essential for a successful application for State Grants. They are as follows:
1) Needs assessment
a) Comparison of Azusa City Library with other libraries
b)Evaluation of existing Library
c) Evaluation of current Library Services
d)Recommendation for future services
2) Building Program
a) General design principles and Library organization structure
b) Specific space requirements
3) Conceptual design; Site analysis and building master plan
a) Site analysis
b)Estimated areas and building costs
4) Grant application
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The first 3 tasks need to be done in consultation with a professional with experience in Library
building projects. The cost for providing this study is estimated at $45,000 and a time frame for
such study is about 10 to 12 weeks.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
a) Acknowledges the priority for this project as an essential elements of our preparation for the
Azusa of the 21th Century.
b) Authorizes the City Librarian to request proposals from qualified firms for the feasibility study
for the expansion of the library building
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