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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 22, 2002 - 7:45 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met In Adjourned Regular session, at the above date and
time in the Azusa Light and Water Department located at 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California.
Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD,CHAGNON, ROCHA, MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Utilities Director Hsu,
Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Community Development Director Bruckner,
Associate Directors of Recreation and Parks Jacobs and Noriega, Finance Director Medina, Library
Director Tovar, Director of Public Work Nakasone, Economic/Redevelopment Director Andrews,
City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
The Cost of Service Study performed by Revenue and Cost Specialist, LLC, was presented and
discussion was held. Discussion was held regarding former cost of service fee studies, the
purpose of the study, the process, and utilization of the software where staff will be able to do in-
house study every year.
Staff then answered questions posed by Councilmembers regarding fingerprinting, noise
disturbance and false alarm fees, Leisure and Cultural Services, Appeals to City Council and
impacts of the fees. Discussion was held. It was suggested that appeals to Planning Commission
be approximately $300 and to the City Council $500; further, that people don't pay two fees if
they go through both entities, but the difference between the two. There were additional
questions regarding 5-033 , staff time extension review and PD disturbances, staff responded.
It was noted that a formal Public Hearing will be held before Council on August 5, 2002, which will
include the Utility department.
City Manager Cole provided a power point presentation regarding the "New General Plan". He
noted priorities as follows: residential neighborhoods, quality of life, more retail — mixed use,
revitalization of downtown area, areas surrounding Citrus College and Azusa Pacific University.
He noted the many, many improvements that have been done so far in the City. He also talked
about the upcoming public hearings on the General Plan, Monrovia Nursery, APU Master Plan and
the Foothill Center Development. He detailed the noted issues as well as Blocl(36 RFP. He also
provided a timeline on the projects and he and staff answered questions posed by
Councilmembers.
Discussion was held regarding the Fire and Paramedic Services Contract Renewal. On June 30,
2003, the City will be concluding its current five and one half year contract for fire protection and
paramedic services with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Discussion was held regarding
the alternatives regarding the issues as follows: 1) forma Joint Powers Agreement with another
City or Cities, currently providing fire services, 2) continue current contract for a specified number
of years, the current contract contains price hike limitations of 6.5% or the average of the past five
years plus 1 % that is estimated to be 6.1% for FY2003, 3) renegotiation of a new contract with LA
county, 4) establish an Azusa Fire Department
Call to Order
Roll Call
Also Present
Cost of Svs
Study
Discussion
Question &
Answer
session
City Mgr
Re: General
Plan & other
Projects
Discussion
Fire & Para -
Medic Svs
Contract
Renewal
After discussion and comments from staff, it was suggested that staff look Into obtaining the Direction
study conducted by City of Commerce, look into the feasibility of hiring a consultant to seek From Cncl
options and look into the feasibility of forming a Joint Powers Agreement with another City/Cities
that currently provide fire services.
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•", Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, REGARDING THE "NINTH
CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS" RULING AGAINST INCLUSIION OF THE PHRASE "UNDER GOD" IN
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon to waive further
'reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:22 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 02-C82. (Council)
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Res. 02-C81
Ninth Circuit
Court of
Appeals
Ruling
Adjourn