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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - November 5, 2007 - CC � r A411-3W Crp (j*Vgiht oF tr ‘t. 'AZUSAk CONSENT ITEM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: F. M DELACH, CITY MANAGER 1 , DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2007 1 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. _ SUPPORTING THE ISSUANCE OF A POSTAL STAMP IN HONOR OF MAYOR TOM BRADLEY RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that City Council adopt the resolution supporting the issuance of a postal stamp commemorating and honoring former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley. BACKGROUND The League of California Cities is requesting support for the issuance of a postal stamp in honor of former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley. At the September meeting of the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities a unanimous vote was taken to support the growing efforts of public and private organizations and individuals around California and the nation that are urging the United States Postal Service to issue a stamp commemorating the achievements and legacy of the late Tom Bradley. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to this action. AZUSA AGENDA ITEM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: F. M DELACH, CITY MANAGER V DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2007 SUBJECT: CONDISERATION OF BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR HOMELESS VOUCHER PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that City Council consider the Mayor's request for "seed money" necessitating a budget appropriation of $10,000 in General Fund revenue resources. BACKGROUND At the Utility Board meeting of October 22, 2007, after the Utility Board approved the installation of a cellular telephone system antennae on City property,Mayor Rocha requested that am item be brought back to Council to consider a portion of the new revenues be used as "seed money" for a proposed "Homeless Voucher Program". The requested appropriation is $10,000. The City currently provides $10,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to the East San Gabriel Collation For The Homeless. The proposed new program would be similar in nature to one previously administered and funded by the Salvation Army. The outlay/allocations from the Salvation Army would not be available until next year. An alternative to the suggestion would be to request consideration to be included in the Salvation Army Program next year and to consider a local voucher program with the CDBG Funding allocation for 2008. Staff would recommend that whatever policy decision Council determines; that the City is not equipped to administer a temporary housing voucher system, and that other local non-profit agencies or the Azusa Unified School District would be better able to reach out to local individuals in urgent need of assistance. Therefore, if adopted, it is recommended that you give the City Manager the authority to provide the funding to recognized local agencies or non-profit groups to operate and administer a Homeless Voucher program. FISCAL IMPACTq)/1) VI V $10,000 from General Fund revenues. i afri, 11 q C' P It/Fors` AZUSA The Canyon City—Gateway to the American Dream Francis M. Delach, City Manager 213 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702— (626) 812-5238 fdelach@ci.azusa.ca.us September 25, 2007 Mr. Burke Hamilton President, Board of Education Azusa Unified School District 546 S. Citrus Avenue Azusa, CA 9170 Dear amilton: In 2001, the City of Azusa offered to the school district the purchase of compartmentalized recycling containers with grant funds from the State of California. These containers were used for recycling newspaper, mixed colored paper, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans. Currently, there are 12 schools participating in the program and combined pay out since 2002 up to this year has totaled to over$23,000. The City started the program by sponsoring a recycling contest and awarded cash prizes to schools that recycled the most during the period. Aside from receiving cash prizes, the winning schools, Gladstone Street Elementary School (first place), Mt. View Elementary School (second place), and Powell Elementary School (third place) were also recognized by the City Council during the Earth Day Celebration in April 2002. This year, the City will sponsor another recycling contest among the 12 schools starting October 2007 to February 2008. Staff will monitor the amount of recycled materials and pay out during the contest period. The school with the highest pay out from the materials recycled will be declared the winner. Cash prizes to be awarded to the first place winner will be $500; second place, $300; and third place, $200. Further, the winning schools will be recognized by the City Council during the Earth Day Celebration in April 2008. I would like to encourage the schools to participate vigorously during the contest. Any proceeds paid to the host schools may be used in ways that would benefit the schools and students. If you have any questions,please call Liza Cawte at(626) 812-5171. Sincerely, Francis M. Delach City Manager cc: Members of the Board of Education, Azusa Unified School District(AUSD) Cynthia Cervantes-McGuire, AUSD Superintendent Brad Frick, AUSD Assistant Superintendent-Business Services FG U 1C/FOc The Canyon City—Gateway to the American Dream AZUSA November 21,2007 League of California Cities 1400"K"Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Re. Resolution in Support of Tom Bradley Commemorative Stamp TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Gentlepersons, Per your attached request,the City Council of the City of Azusa has adopted Resolution No.07-C103, in support if issuing a postal stamp in honor of the late Mayor Tom Bradley. Enclosed you will find said resolution in parchment form,should you need to have it displayed,and a certified copy. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance. Respectfully, - uana Hernandez Administrative Technician enc. Office of the City Clerk 213 E. Foothill Boulevard,Azusa, California, 91702 (626)812-5233 ♦ Fax(626)812-5155 •jhernandez@ci.azusa.ca.us