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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 6, 1992 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING TOWNHALL/WORKSHOP MEETING AUGUST 6, 1992 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the Call to order salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Dangleis unanimously carried by roll call to excuse Councilman excused Dangleis from the meeting. ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Wadden, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Director of Finance Craig, Community Services Director Guarrera, Utilities Director Hsu, Acting City Librarian Maghsoudi, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Director of Redevelopment Steel, city Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, Administrative Clerk Sifuentes. Chief of Police Nelson addressed Council and audience Chief Nelson providing information on the current and past public safety comments budget, which includes, Fire, Humane, Emergency Services and Police Services. City Treasurer Talley addressed Council and audience stating that the City budget was balanced only because of the Edison refund, further to abolish the assessment fees altogether would be fiscally irresponsible. He stated that there is a need for comprehensive municipal services in order to operate the City in a proper manner, and urged the audience to share their opinions with the Council. Director of Finance Craig addressed Council and audience and gave a detailled presentation of how the budget was developed for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year; the electric fund, utility rates, uses of funds, development of the budget deficit and how the assessment 'fees would work to solve the problems. :t was consensus of Council to recess for approximately five minutes. TIME OF RECESS: 6:45 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 6:50 P.M. City Treas comments Presenta- tion Finance Director G. Craig Recess Reconvened Director of Finance Craig continued to address Council and G. Craig audience presenting four alternative options for revenue presentation measures, are as follows: four options I. Proceed with the one that Council adopted on July 20 - Option I assessment based on front footage. II. Combination of presently suspended 1991 assessment Option II and an electric rate increase of 8.9%, to be included on utility bill. III. Total assessment subsidized by electric rate increase Option III (15%), to be included on utility bill. IV. Combination of presently suspended assessment method Option IV and 5% utility users tax on selected utilities - electric, water, and gas. Each Councilmember addressed the issue with general comments and also requested that the audience provide input regarding the four alternative options. The following residents gave their input concerning the Input by proposed assessments; the majority were in favor of option residents number IV. Mr. Don Clark Mrs. Shirley Clark Mrs. June Hart Mrs. Helen Carney Mr. Lyle Moritz Mrs. Rose Shupe Mr. Robert Conley Mr. Jack Bean Mrs. Jessie O'Shea Mr. Tom Wackerly Mrs. Vera Mendoza Mr. Ron Legault Mr. Carrel Cline Ms. Diana Testino Mr. Murray Hirota General closing comments were made by each Councilmember Clsg comments assuring the audience that their comments were heard clearly and with compliments to staff members for their outstanding presentation. An item of subsequent need arose and it was moved by Mayor Item of subse Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously* quent need carried by roll call to agendize the item. City Administrator Garcia advised that the City has had a City Admin contract for weed abatement with the County since 1983, comments which requires the City to perform certain legislative functions set forth in Section 39560, et. seq. of the California Government Code. In order to meet the City's contractural obligation with the County and avoid being liable for the County costs, weed abatement charges need to be acted upon and the cost confirmed. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Weed Abtmt unanimously* carried by roll call to approve the weed charges & abatement charges and confirm the cost. costs appvd Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses Adjourn and unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn to to APU Saturday, August 15, 1992, at Azusa Pacific University, at 8/15 9:00 A.M. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 7:58 P.M. DEPUTY CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-C115 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-030 * Indicates Councilman Dangleis absent 08/06%92 PAGE TWO