HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 24, 2006 - CC, Special MeetingCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
' AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2006 — 6:34 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in special session at the above date and time in the
Azusa Light and Water Conference Room at 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa.
Mayor Chagnon called the meeting to order. Call to Order
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/BOARDMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, HANKS,
ROCHA,CHAGNON
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/BOARDMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
City Attorney Ferre, City Manager Delach, Director of Utilities Hsu, Assistant City Manager
Person, Assistant to the Utilities Director Kalscheuer, Assistant Director of Resource
Management Tang, Police Captain Streets, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs,
City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part
None. None
AGENDA ITEM Agenda item
Documents to Finance Water Utility Capital Improvements, including the Water Treatment Finance CIP &
Plant. WTP
City Manager Delach introduced the item stating that the documents are to finance Water F. Delach
Utility Capital Improvements, primarily the Water Treatment Plant and other important Comments
structures relating to that as well as the water mains relating to the project. With the approval
of bids at the last Council meeting, under the fiscal Impact, listed were Items related to the
project, specifically the award of bid for the treatment plant and the estimated cost for
management of the contract. He noted that a public study session was held regarding the
aspects of the water treatment plant and the financing options available. Further, that the staff
report includes the estimates and what the financing structure is intended to be; bonds are not
to exceed 55 million dollars and the bond market right now is really favorable with very
favorable rates.
' Director of Utilities Hsu presented the Resolutions to be considered by the Governing Board of Dir of Util
the Azusa Public Financing Authority and the City Council, reading the titles in full. He Comments
responded to questions posed by Board Members regarding change orders stating that they
have allowed for flexibility as they do not know what the interest rate will be yet and the
amount is an estimate. Further, the additional projects may include other water main projects
or projects in the Capital Improvement Program. He explained the process that Azusa Public
Financing Authority will be Issuing the bonds and the City will be making installment payments
to APFA; it's between the City and APFA, the Chief Financial Officer will be involved and the
Trustee will be handling the distribution, per the Trust Agreement.
Assistant to the Utilities Director Kalscheuer advised that Financial Advisor is looking at a cost C. Kalscheuer
of about 4.6% in interest equivalent on borrowed funds and they think that If those funds are Comments
Invested they will receive a higher return on them; it Is a revenue making opportunity to buy at
this time.
Mr. Danny Kim of UBS Securities responded to questions stating that there are some D. Kim
restrictions on investment of proceeds, UBS will market the bonds, and they will draw down UBS Securities
on bonds and the remainder of the proceeds will be invested.
City Manager Delach also responded to questions stating that In order to make the bond, they City Mgr
are rolling interest into payment thereby not needing to Increase rates. Comments
Board Member Hardison offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Res. 06-P3
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $55,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ITS Authorizing the
PARITY REVENUE BONDS (WATER SYSTEM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM), SERIES Issuance of
2006; APPROVING A TRUST AGREEMENT, AN INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENT, A Bonds Water
PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND System Capital
AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Improvements
Program
Moved by Board Member Hardison, seconded by Board Member Hanks to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency:
AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON. CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON
NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSAAPROViNG AN INSTALLMENT Res. 06-C 1 1 i
SALE AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, A PRELLIMINARY OFFICIAL Approving
STATEMENT AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF
CERTAIN ACTIONS.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRiLLO, HANKS, ROCHA, CHAGNON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Director of Utilities Hsu announced that they have just received and upgrade of credit rating to Dir of Util
AA after being Interviewed by two credit agencies. Credit rating
They all wished the City Clerk, Vera Mendoza a happy birthday and thanked her for sharing her Happy Birthday
birthday with them. City Clerk
It was consensus of City Council and Board Members of the Azusa Public Financing Authority Adjourn
to adjourn.
TIME ADJOURNMENT: 6:52 P.M.
CITY CLERK/SECRETARY
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