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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 21,1989 31:0052 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I ROLL CALL AGENDA ITEM RITA KURTH (Water Dept.) GILB HARBICHT (ARA Appraisals) 4Lf4-% fP..-q'l~ I HARBICHT ,/ (Cost Allocation Plan Consultant) M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 21, 1989 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting scheduled for 6:30 p. m., March 21, 1989, for a presentation by the architect for the Senior Citizen Center, was adjourned for lack of a quorum to 7:00 p. m., March 21, 1989 in the Conference Room of the Council Chamber for the Adjourned Regular Meeting. PRESENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Young and Harbicht ABSENT: Councilmember Lojeski The Mayor noted that Councilmember Lojeski was on the way. Councilmember Lojeski arrived at 7:02 p. m. The City Manager noted that the previously scheduled 6:30 p. m. meeting regarding the Senior Citizens' Center had been cancelled. He requested that this be re-scheduled for April 4, 1989 at 6:30 p.m., and that the regular meeting be adjourned to that time and date. ,/ The City Manager introduced to Administrative Assistant of the management team. Rita ,Kurth who has recently been promoted in the Water Department and is now part Reminded those present of the reception for Helen Schrader, March 29, 1989. Inquired of staff why two appraisers were being recommended (re. Item 3b of Regular Meeting). Staff replied there is legal requirement to have at least one; however if there are two appraisals, they have a better feeling for the actual market value. If only one appraisal is received and, for any reason, it is off, there can be serious negotiating problems. Therefore, staff has historically recommended two ... both the Souths ide and Northside projects have had two appraisers to assist in negotiations. Mayor Harbicht inquired if condemnation proceedings become necessary, would these appraisals be the basis for setting compensation? Staff replied, yes; the one they had the most confidence in would be chosen. Requested more information regarding the recommendation to retain consultant to perform cost allocation plan for the City (Item 5a of Regular Meeting); specifically if this has an influence on the Gann limit. After some explanation from staff, Mayor Harbicht in- quired if he were clear that the purpose is not only to set, the "right number" but could be used as support that the City is not overallocat- ing overhead to certain things to get around the limit. Mayor Harbicht also inquired if it were merely a matter of internal transfer of funds, why is this necessary? Staff replied it assures that the overhead charge for a department is reasonable. There are ongoing problems with the general fund and any time they can optimize the general fund revenues even though it comes from other funds within the City; it is of benefit to the City. Staff also explained that when Federal grarit monies are applied for, the City adds an overhead charge, and if audited by the Federal Government, it is necessary to have something formal in place. 3/21/89 -1- GILB j (Consultants) ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: 31:0053 Councilmember Gilb questioned why so many consultants are needed and inquired just how many consultants the City has at the present time, and what is the cost to the City? Some consultants are mandated by State law, he noted; staff agreed. A brief discussion then ensued on the matter and the request for information with respect to the above was reiterated. At 7:13 p. m. Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and ADJOURNED sine die at 7:30 p. m. -/L~ R. C. Harbicht, Mayor 3/21/89 -2- I I