HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 24, 1999 - CCCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR
MONDAY, MAY 24,1999 - 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 Civic Auditorium.
Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order. Call to Order
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEEBE
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Director of Utilities Hsu, Customer Service
Manager Ali, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Community Development Director
Bruckner, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Assistant
City Manager Craig, Acting Director of Finance Brisco, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
Dennis of Arkalian, others present:
Continued Item: Continued Item
Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the Notice of Completion
Notice of Comp
for the Azusa Avenue Improvements. Councilmember Hardison voiced concerns regarding
Azusa Ave
bollard replacement, street lamp head replacement and contract qualifications. CityManager
Improvements
' Cole responded stating that the bollards are on order; further that the project was funded by
(approved)
Section 1081oan. It was then moved by Mayor Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Rocha
and carried by roll call to approve Notice of Completion for Azusa Avenue Improvements
and authorize the City Clerk's Office to file said notice with the County Recorder's Office.
Councilmember Hardison dissenting and Councilmember Beebe was absent.
Study Session - Solid Waste Issues Solid Waste
Utilities Director Hsu addressed Council detailing the requirements of AB939; further Utilities Dir
advising that some landfills will be closing and disposal/transportation costs will increase. AB939
He stressed the need to educate the public on how to get resources and recycle, as the City Discussion
is still short 25% in complying with the requirements of AB939. He stated that the City will
be seeking all ways and means to reduce solid waste materials. Discussion was held
regarding the Polanco Bill.
Mr. Michael Huls, Consultant regarding recycling programs, addressed Council providing M. Huls
Azusa's history with regard to recycling and its current status. comments
Mr. Cary Kalscheuer, of City of Covina, presented slides regarding recycling, noting that K. Kalscheuer
people are paying more to get rid of solid waste; he read the schedule for achieving comments
compliance for AB939 and provided survey information on AB 939 compliance of Los Discussion
Angeles County Cities, which consisted of responses from 35 of 88 cities and covered
Residential Waste (barrel service) Multifamily Waste (bin service), Commercial Waste,
Industrial Waste, and Self Haul (independent non -refuse contractors), in detail. Discussion
was held regarding means to educate the public, large green waste users, and the problem
with scavengers. It was noted that more options and recommendations would be presented
in the fall as well as the possibility of required public hearings. Emphasis was placed on
educating the public through all possible avenues.
Potential Sources of Revenue
Sources of Rev
Assistant City Manager Craig addressed Council presenting the proposed new revenues Asst. City Mgr
worksheet and described each program as follows: Transfer Station - Youth Diversion comments re:
Grant, Public Enterprise Program, Economic Development, (Parking Lot Cleaning, and
SewerFees, there was no consensus), Adopt -A -Street Monument, Adopt -A -Bus Shelter, Fire
Proposition E, Excavation Tax, Street Cut Fee, Graffiti Abatement Fee, Landfill Tipping Fee
(without election), Special Landfill Fee, Co -Generation Fee, Business Promotion Fee, Plan
Check Processing, Weed Abatement, Fireworks Fee (?), Canyon Cleanup Fee, and Filming
Fee. In all proposed revenue resources presented above, it was consensus of the majority of
the Council to accept them in concept and to research the feasibility of each item.
Assistant City Manager Craig presented a Professional Services Agreement with RMI, to aid
the City in identifying ways to generate revenues and/or cost savings for the City. He advised
that they will make a presentation at an upcoming Council meeting. Mayor Madrid
requested that the issue be brought to a workshop meeting for discussion.
Other Business/Council
Revenue Sources
Discussion
Asst. City Mgr
comments re:
RMI
Other business
Councilmember Hardison commented on wheelchair ramps being built throughout the City Hardison
noting that every one is different. He stated that he believes they are hazardous and requested comments
that staff look into the issue. He also requested that staff look into the vending machines that
are being placed all over the City, to see if they are legal as they seem to be in a public right
of way.
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 P.M.
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 99-C70.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO.99-010.
05/24/99 PAGE TWO (Adjourned regular meeting)
Adjourn