HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 21, 1997 - CCCITY Or AZUSA
MINUTRs Or THE CITY COUNCIL.
ADJOURNED iitcULAR MEr; rlNc
.IANUARY 21, 1997 - 6:30 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 Alexander called the meeting to order. Call to Order
ROLL -CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMI3ERS: IIARDISON, BEEBI, ALEXANDER
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS: MADRID, NARANJO
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
CifyAdministratorOarcia, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Community Development
Director Bruckner, Interim Redevelopment Director Steel, Deputy City Clerk Toscano,
the following members of the Cultural and Historical Lnndmark Commission: Alva,
Illava, Oarcia, Williams and Ilirola.
Moved by Councihnember Hardison, seconded by Councilnteniber Beebe and Madrid/Ilardison
Unanimously* carried by roll call that Council members Madrid and Naranjo be excused
excused from the meeling.
Ed Hlnvn, member of the Cttllural and Ilislorical Lnndmnrk Commission introduced E. Illava
Ms. Cherilyn Widell, Slate Ilistoric Preservation Officer, providing a brief history of comments
her background.
Ms. Cherilyn Widell, Slnte Ilistoric Preservation Officer, addressed Council detailing
how historic preservation, and nvnilahle programs, could he used As a tool for
economic development strategy, staling that it could create jobs, Ibrnt new businesses,
create private investment, tourism, incrense property value, create compatible land use
patterns, provide efficient use of mass transit services, incrense property sales tax, and
tax credits. She then presented slides showing several historic buildings, pointing out
their historic significance, how they enrich the areas in which they are located, further
noting the advantages of having a historic site.
Discussion was held between Council, Mr I Ilava And Ms. Widell, regarding several
areas in Azusa that may he considered for historic preservation As well As other options
available and literature regarding historic preservation. Addilional discussion was
held regarding feasibility, cost, criteria, And process of identifying and evaluation
properties And proposed ordinance regarding historic preservation.
C. Widell
Slate Ilistoric
Preservntion
Officer
Discussion
Moved by Councilmember Ilnrdison, seconded by Mayor Alexander and Adjourn
unnnimously* carried by roll call to Adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNME T: 7:25 P.M.
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 07-C6.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 97-01.
*Indicates Madrid and Naranjo Absent.