HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 26, 2000 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2000 -11:10 A.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session, at the above date
and time at the Azusa City Library Auditorium, 740 N. Dalton Avenue. '
' Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order. Call to Order
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, BEEBE, ROCHA,
MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
City Manager Cole, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Assistant City Manager Craig, Members of
the Library Commission, Members of Friends of the Library, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
Workshop was held regarding the feasibility of anew or remodeled Library, its location and Workshop
its uses. Highlights of the workshop are as follows: the feasibility
of a new City
The three alternative sites, other than current location for the Library were listed as Library
follows: Foothill/San Gabriel -Azusa Avenue - s/e, Foothill/Azusa - s/e, and Fifth Street
between Azusa and San Gabriel - Andrews Property, and any other locations.
' The Library could remain at its present location, can be anew stand alone Library, or can
be used as a mixed use Library.
It was consensus of the majority of the Councilmembers that there is a need for a new
Library; that it be located in the Downtown area, that it be a mixed use -
commercial/retail, that the two locations preferred were the two Foothill locations.
Per public input, would like to look at cost of Andrews property.
65% will be funded by a State Grant; there is a need to identify location and funding
sources and own the land, before application for the grant.
Consider ongoing maintenance and operation of the facility.
Funding options: AB Tax, Special Tax, Assessments, Local Bond Measure - Local
Property Tax, and Fund raising events.
It was consensus that staff create a matrix on options for location for anew Library, cost
and funding.
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn.
'TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:42 P.M.
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NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 00-C26.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 00-04.
Adjourn