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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1997 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time
in the Civic Auditorium.
Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the Flag.. Call to Order
INVOCATION was given by Reverend Gilbert Becerril of the Pathfinders Outreach Invocation
Fellowship Ministry.
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA,
BEEBE, MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Also Present
ALSO PRESENT:
City Attorney Carvalho, City Administrator Garcia, Finance Director Craig, Chief of
Police Broderick, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Community Development Director
Bruckner, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Utilities Director Hsu, Planning
Secretary Rocha, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Interim Redevelopment
Director Steel, City Librarian Maghsoudi, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, City Treasurer
'Talley, City Clerk Solis, Office Specialist Hernandez.
CEREMONIAL Ceremonial
The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Carol Fitzgerald, employee of Ralphs Proc to C.
Market Azusa, in recognition of becoming Cashier of the Year of the Ralphs Market Fitzgerald
chain.
The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Sophia Diaz for winning first prize and Proc to S.
receiving the Golden Bear Award at the Sacramento State Fair for building an Diaz
anemometer, a wind meter with which she measured wind speeds.
The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Trudy Smith, representative of the Proc October
Escrow Associates of the San Gabriel Valley, proclaiming the month of October as as Escrow Month
Escrow Month.
The entire Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to members of the now Cert of Apprec.
defunct, Economic Development Advisory Committee, (EDAC), in appreciation of its EDAC
services to the City of Azusa.
It was consensus of Councilmember to recess at: 1:52 P.M.
The City Council reconvened at: 8:00 P.M.
Pub Part
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his personal views regarding several A. Morales
issues within and around the City of Azusa. comments
Mr. Keith Hanks addressed Council regarding the City budget deficit and explained how K. Hanks
Revenue Measures, on the November 4, 1997, Special Election ballot, will aid the City
budget. He then detailed each measure and its projected revenue to be generated and
urged public to support of the measures.
Mr. Fred Baker addressed Council advising of his candidacy for the Citrus College F. Baker
Board of Trustees and urged the public to vote for him. He also urged all to send comments
support to 6139 Ranger Drive in Azusa.
Reverend Rick MacDonald of the Christian Family Center, addressed Council R. Mac Donald
requesting resolution to a problem that he felt existed between the Center and the Golden comments
Days Committee. He stated that the Christian Family Center and fellowship have
offered participation in the Golden Days event by providing free ice cream, water, etc.
along the parade route but, has been told that contract obligations with vendors restrict
such participation. He also requested that they be allowed to pick up trash along the
route. After discussion, item was referred to the Golden Days Committee for handling.
Mr. Art West addressed Council questioning why the Utilities Department profits cannot A. West
be given to the general fund to be used to balance its budget. comments
Mayor Madrid and City Administrator Garcia responded providing several masons why Madrid &
that was not feasible. Garcia response
Ms. Diana Sorges-Alkana addressed Council regarding several issues and staff D. Alkana
responded to the issue of an offensive odor in the area where she resides, stating that continents
they are currently working on finding the source of the odor.
Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council regarding several issues and voiced his concern R. Legault
regarding senior citizens and the location of their booth for Golden Days. comments
Councilmember Stanford spoke concerning offensive remarks directed to him by a Stanford
resident of the community. comments
'Mr. Art Morales re -addressed Councilmembers with complaint regarding Golden Days A. Morales
Committee and the late application he had submitted; he also advised Mayor of a comments
memorial for Mrs. Zadach. ,
Mayor Madrid requested that Ms. Sofia Diaz be allowed to enter the parade this year. Madrid
Mr. Richard McKee addressed Council regarding the amount the City charges for R. McKee
request of public records. Specifically, the cost for a report received from the Police comments
Department in the amount of $15.00. He stated that the document requested was five
pages long and should have been only .10 per page.
City Attorney Carvalho responded stating that a statutory fee for actual cost for City Attorney
providing the report is addressed in the Vehicle Code and explained the procedure. response
Mrs. Rosemary Salce, Golden Days Chairperson, addressed Council first stating that
the deadline for Golden Days application for parade entries was September 11th and the
programs are already printed. She stated that Linda Alvarez, Kathy lbarra, and Power
106, just to name a few, will be in the parade to be held Saturday, October 11th, and
thanked all companies that donated food for the free picnic held on Sunday, October 5,
'1997, all the entertainers, local civic groups, school kids and all volunteers. She listed
the rest of the events to be held in celebration of Golden Days week and urged all to
come out and participate.
Councilmember Rocha invited all to Friends of the Library book sale on Saturday,
October 25, 1997 from 9am to 3pm. He thanked Rosemary Salce and all on the Golden
Days Committee for the free event on Sunday. He invited all to drive by Foothill to see
the monument for Veterans, which is almost completed, and invited all to the dedication
ceremony to be held November 11th at City Hall, at 1pm. He advised that he wished
to form a committee to look into having the band shell rebuilt at City Park and requested
that staff look into the cost, etc.
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Rpts/updates
R. Salce
Golden Days
Chairperson
Rocha
comments
Councilmember Beebe advised that she has scheduled a Candidates' Forum for Beebe
candidates for the Azusa Unified School District Board and the Citrus College Board of continents
Trustees, on Tuesday, October 14, 1997, in the Azusa Civic Auditorium, at 7pm , and
also, on Thursday, October 16, 1997, in the Civic Auditorium, there will be a Rosedale
Workshop, at 7pm. She also invited all to come and watch some of the Councilmembers
play softball with the Hollywood Shorty's on Wednesday, October 8, 1997, and wished
all a good time during Golden Days.
Councilmember Hardison read a poem regarding Golden Days to Council and audience. Hardison
Councilmember Stanford recognized and thanked Councihnembers Rocha and Beebe for Stanford
their participation in raising funds for veteran's monument and chairing the Candidates comments
Forum; he presented a picture of Emerson, his grandson, who is now walking and
provided information on the proposed ballot measures.
Mayor Madrid reminded all that October 25th is Make a Difference Day in the City and Madrid
urged all to get involved; she congratulated the Azusa Civitan's on the celebration of comments
their 59th Installation, she announced that the Beckman Credit Union is now accepting
applications for residents of Azusa, and thanked all Golden Days Committee members.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items III -A through III -W were approved Consent Cal.
by motion of Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and III -B, F, H, M, S,
unanimously carried, with the exception of items B, F, H, M, S, and U, which were and U,
considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Spec Call
A. The Minutes of regular meeting of September 15, 1997, and the regular Min appvd
adjourned meeting of September 8, 1997, were approved as written.
B. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
C. Bid opening was held in the office of the City Clerk on Monday, September 22nd Purchase of 32
for the purchase of 32 Personal computers. Four bids were received. The PC's from Jet
purchase was awarded to Jet Research, low bidder, in the amount of $82,962.80. Research
D. The Agreement with PacifiCare to conduct "Lifespan" physical assessments of Agmt w/PacifiCare
volunteering older adults at the Azusa Senior Center, was approved and staff was "Lifespan" Sr Cntr
authorized to sign.
E. The Agreement with National Council on Aging for senior employment program Agmt w/National
was approved and staff was authorized to sign. Council on Aging
F. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
G. Agreement with County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works to provide Agmt w/LA Co.
Para Transit Services to County residents was approved and the Mayor and City Para Transit Co
Clerk were authorized to sign. residents
H. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
' I. Plans and specifications for Group C of the Water Systems Interconnections were Plans & specs
approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. Wtr Sys Inter.
J. Annual renewal agreement for operation of Head Start Program for 1997-98 was Agmt Head
approved and the Mayor and staff were authorized to sign same. Start Program
K. Approval was given to staff to prepare Certificates of Appreciation for sponsors Cert of Apprec.
of the Library's Summer reading Program. Smr Rdg Program
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L. Request to send a letter of SUPPORT to Assemblyman Margett for Assembly Bill Letter of Support
609, which amends the Water Recycling Act of 1991, was approved. of AS 609, Recycle
M. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call
N. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-CI39A
WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Purchase Order
ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO Water Mainline
EXCEED $43,550.00 FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINLINE AT 1001 repair/Todd Ave.
TODD AVENUE.
0. In January, Council established a $6 -million fund within the City's electric system
that will eventually be used to accelerate its debt retirement, thereby enhancing
Azusa's ability to compete. The funds should be invested at the highest possible
rate, given the primary objectives of safety and liquidity. The bid specifications
were approved and a letter of acceptance for the request for bids for repurchase
agreements for investment of the Electric Rate Stabilization funds and the City
Treasurer was authorized to sign the appropriate documents on behalf of the City.
P. The City Treasurer's Report as of August 31, 1997, was received and filed
Q. Informal bids were received for Police Department Dispatch Center and Voice
Radio System Upgrade. The prime vendor services was awarded to Durham
Communications, Inc., in the amount of $299,950; workstation furniture was
awarded to Dispatch Products Co., in the amount of $48,415.30, and voice
logging systems was awarded to Versatile Information Products, Inc., in the
amoynt of $29,713.32.
Investment of
Electric Rate
Stabilization
Funds
Treas Report
Police Dept
Dispatch Center &
Voice Radio
System Upgrade
R. The purchase of 500 Centennial Badges from Sun Badge Company was approved Purchase of
in the amount of $22.00 each and authorization to purchase of additional badges, Centennial Badges
if sales support it was approved. (PD) Sun Badge
S. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
T. Extension of the Public Comment period of the Rosedale Environmental Impact Extension Public
Report (EIR) was approved from October 6, 1997 to November 18, 1997. Comment Rosedale
U. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
V. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-C142
ADOPTING THE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF AZUSA IRS SECTION Amend to IRS
125 FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN. 125 Flex Plan
W. Resolutions authorizing claims and demands were adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-C143
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Special Call Items
Councilmember Beebe questioned the purchase of two Microtest Discport 14 CD ROM Purchase 2 CD
Towers and Discport Executive Intranetware Software requesting that staff clarify the ROM Towers
amount to be paid.
Staff responded stating that the bid amount was for one CD ROM Tower, but they Response
purchase two for in the amount of $14,364.
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Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the installation of a Discussion
flashing yellow beacon on Vernon Avenue @ Eleventh Street. Councilmember Rocha Traffic Safety
expressed his pleasure regarding the flashing light but questioned why no u -turn sign @ Eleventh &
was installed. City Engineer responded stating that after evaluation of the situation, Vernon
staff felt on no need for the u -turn sign at 11th & Vernon. Councilmember Stanford
questioned application of Gas Tax funds. Staff responded that there were Gas Tax
Funds available and they are not general funds.
Councilmember Hardison recognized and congratulated Brandon Bailey on his Congrats to B.
appointment to the position of Jailer for the City of Azusa. Bailey/Jailer
Mayor Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Items and congratulated employees Congrats to City
listed for step increase, new appointment, and promotions. Employees
H. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows:
EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE/REGULAR APPOINTMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
E. Beterbide, Elect Test Tech Merit Increase
M. Guadagnino, Prog Analyst Merit Increase
J. Hinojos, Apprentice Line Mech Merit Increase
B. Bailey, Jailer, effective pending physical.
R. Field, Water Utility Operator II, effective 10/01/97
J. Hernandez, Senior Office Specialist, effective 08/04/97
None.
EFFECTIVE
10/01/97
08/12/97
09/06%97
Human Resource
Action Items
Councilmember Rocha addressed specifications for two '/2 ton pickup trucks in the Dis. Purchase 2
Utilities Department and questioned which fiscal year the trucks would be funded 1h ton pickups
through and to utilize prudence when purchasing trucks where extras are concerned. L&W
Utilities Director Hsu responded stating that when funds are left over from a previous Util Dir response
budget and also that trucks do come as a package, but staff will use caution when
purchasing the trucks.
'Councilmember Beebe requested an explanation regarding proposed resolution relating Beebe/Reno
to Charter Communications. Charter Comm.
Discussion was held between Council, Administrative Analyst Dadaian and the City's Discussion
Cable Attqrney, William Marticorena, regarding the Resolution of the City ordering Reso re:
and directing Charter Communications to cease and desist increase in rates and charges Charter
for basic service and other rates, as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Communication
has not accepted nor approved the petition for the increase. It was noted that the
proposed resolution maximizes the City's ability to order refunds in the event that the
FCC agrees with the City that Charter was unjustified in raising its rates.
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Councilmember Rocha questioned appropriation amendments resolution, specifically, Question re:
the programmable message board item. Appro. Amend
Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza responded stating that the item, a portable L. Pedroza
message board had been purchased in the fiscal year 1996-97, but the invoice was Response
received in July, and funds have to be transferred to the 1997-98 budget for payment.
Councilmember Beebe announced that the comment period for the Rosedale EIR has Beebe
been extended to November 18, 1997. announcement
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and
unanimously carried to approve the following: Item IB -B, the purchase of 2 Microtest
Discport 14 CD ROM Towers and Discport Executive Intranetware Software in the
amount of $14,364 to Socrates Computer Systems, Item III -F, the installation of a
flashing yellow beacon on Vernon at Eleventh Street and authorize use of gas tax funds,
not to exceed $20,000, for the same purpose, Item III -H, Human Resources Action
Items, Item III -M, specifications for two 1998 'h ton pick ups, for the Light and Water
Department, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids, Item III -S and III -U as
follows:
Councilmember Stanford offered the following resolutions entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ORDERING
AND DIRECTING CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS ENTERTAINMENT II, L.P.
TO CEASE AND DESIST IN INCREASING ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE
BASIC SERVICE TIER AND OTHER RATES AND CHARGES SUBJECT TO THE
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY PENDING SUBMITTAL OF APPROPRIATE
REGULATORY FORMS MANDATED BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION.
Items re: CD ROM
Towers,
Installation of
beacon @ Vernon
& Eleventh, Specs
for 2 pickup trucks
approved
Res. 97-140
re: Charter
Communications
approved
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-C141
APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 Appvg Appro
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE amendments
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA,
BEEBE, MADRID
NONE
NONE
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA convene
JOINTLY AT 9:40 P.M. jointly
Community Development Director Bruckner and City Attorney Carvalho presented the
updated guidelines for the implementation of die California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and answered questions posed by Council/Boardmembers. Staff noted that
'with the adoption of the proposed resolutions, Council/Boardmembers will have the
ability to extend the public comment period on environmental documents from now on.
It was consensus that Council/Boardmembers would adopt the guidelines as is, but,
would have the ability to amend them later, if there is a need to do so.
Councilmember Stanford offered Resolution entitled:
A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 97-C145
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADOPTING LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR Amending &
IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Adopting
("CEQA"). Guidelines for
CEQA
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Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA,
BEEBE, MADRID
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Director Stanford offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AZUSA Res.97-1147
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDING AND ADOPTING LOCAL Amending &
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL Adopting
QUALITY ACT ("CEQA") Guidelines CEQA
Moved by Director Stanford, seconded by Director Rocha to waive further reading and
adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency:
AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA,
BEEBE, MADRID
NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess
CONTINUED AT 9:45 P.M. CRA continued
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:55 P.M. Cncl reconvened
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL IDA No bus
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE
TRANSACTED.
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING APFA No bus
AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Scheduled Items
After comments, it was Councilmember Stanford offered an Urgency Ordinance
entitled:
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CASKET SALES
USES WITHIN THE CITY FOR A PERIOD OF 45 DAYS, PENDING THE
COMPLETION OF A STUDY OF SUCH USES IN THE CITY AND THE
ADOPTION OF ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S LAND USE
AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS.
'Moved by,Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive
further reading and adopt. Urgency Ordinance passed and adopted by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA,
BEEBE, MADRID
NONE
NONE
Ord/Spec Resos
Urg Ord 97-015
Prohibiting
Establishment
Casket Sales
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After comments, Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, 1st Rdg Ord
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 46-125,46-126 AND 46-128 OF CHAPTER re: Juvenile
46 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING JUVENILE CURFEW Curfew &
AND DAY TIME LOITERING REGULATIONS. Day time
loitering
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and regulations
unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance.
SCHF,DULFD ITEMS Scheduled Items
PUBLIC HEARING - on the application from "Huntington Arcadia Yellow Cab", to Pub Hrg, Applica.
operate within the City of Azusa. Yellow Cab
The Mayoi declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open
publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on
September 26, 1997.
Community Improvement Manager addressed the Hearing advising Council that in order Com Imp Mngr
for a cab company to operate in the City there is a need to hold a public hearing and comments
issue a "Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity".
Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing questioning whether there have been problems A. Morales
with other cab companies operating in the City. comments
Anna Valejos, the applicant, addressed the Hearing requesting a license to operate a cab A. Valejos
company within the City on a twenty-four hour basis. comments
Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the question of a need Discussion
for another cab company, background check, and proof of license.
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and Hrg closed
unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and Staff directed
%unanimously carried that staff be directed to prepare the required Certificate of Public to prepare Cert
'tecessity and Convenience in the form of a resolution. of Publ Nee
Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATOR BARBARA BOXER'S EFFORTS TO
IMPROVE THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY'S PREPAREDNESS FOR EL NINO.
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA,
BEEBE, MADRID
NONE
NONE
Oth Bus/Cncl
Res. 97-C146
Supporting
Senator Boxer
re: Improve
SG Valley's
preparedness for
El Nino
Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembersi Vera Mendoza, Executive
Director of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, and Jenny Pollack of Wells Fargo Bank,
regarding the Azusa Downtown area and how downtown businesses and Chamber can
work together to improve the area. Items of discussion consisted of Downtown
Streetscape meeting, Chamber of Commerce as an umbrella/liaison for the Downtown
area merchants and to work together with Downtown Merchants Association, possible
opening of the third floor of the Wells Fargo Bank, Information Kiosk, possible industrial
sector of the Chamber, and change of structure. It was consensus of Councilmembers
that Chamber contact Downtown Merchants Association to work together for the
betterment of downtown Azusa.
Councilmember Hardison discussed the period of time when the City went over to gross
receipt revenues on business licenses and that a percentage of those funds were
promised to the Azusa Chamber of Commerce. Further discussion was held regarding
a possible funding mechanism for Chamber would be by operation of the Azusa Woman's
Club. Staff, City Attorney and Chamber were directed to research the matter and bring
findings to a scheduled workshop to be held in January, 1998.
Discussion re:
Downtown Area
businesses and
improvements
Hardison
comments re:
% of gross
receipts bus lie
& Chamber
Mayor Madrid expressed concern regarding the light standards that were adopted for the Madrid comments
downtown revitalization project, stating that she would like to see another type of re: Downtown
lighting for that area. The matter was referred to staff to return with other options for Light posts.
light posts.
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA
JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION. convene jntly
It was consensus of Council to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following:
Four Cases.
Owner: Redevelopment Agency (Chano's)
Address: 237 South Azusa Avenue
Negotiator: Robb Steel
TIME OF RECESS: 10:45 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:44 P.M.
Closed Session
Recess
Reconvened
City Attorney/General Counsel Carvalho advised that there was no reportable action City Atty.
taken in Closed Session. comments
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:44 P
., J / / A, �
CITY
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 97-C147.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO.97-016.
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