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Home My WebLink AboutSEPTEMBER 7,1982_2 I I CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL PRESENTATIONS RESOLUTION NO. 5064 ADOPTED > .., 25:0569 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 1982 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, September 7, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Dr. James W. Hagelganz, Arcadia Presbyterian Church Bob Wieland PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen/Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None On MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried, the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of August 17, 1982 were approved. Councilman Dring abstained as he was absent on said date. Councilman Hannah presented Robert T. Knight with a plaque in recog- nition of his tenure on the Personnel Board. Councilman Lojeski presented B. Edward Harver with a plaque in recog- nition of his tenure on the Library Board. Mayor Pellegrino announced the presentation of the Annual City Employees Safety Award, and stated that with the 1981-82 award the Public Works Department record of industrial injuries for the fiscal year 1981-82 was down to 21.6%. Receiving the award, along with Robert Berlien, were the following employees of the Public Works Department: Austin Post, Water Foreman - 20 years service Angel Caro, Public Works Foreman - 21 years service Mayor Pellegrino presented the above with a plaque reading, "Annual Safety Awards Program - Most Improved Department." The prOV1S10ns of the Procedural Ordinance having been waived previously on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and car- ried, the following item was considered: The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5064, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA COMMENDING BOB WIELAND AND THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA WALK FOR WORLD HUNGER FOR UNSELFISH HUMANITARIAN SERVICE." It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows, that further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 5064 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None -1- 9-7-82 PUBLIC HEARING (ROOFING) .f . 25:0570 Mayor Pellegrino r~ad the entire resolution which stated that Bob Wieland will walk 3,000 miles on his hands from Garden Grove, California to Washington, D.C. between September, 1982 and January, 1984 in an effort to raise necessary funds for children of the world, and the City Council wishes Bob Wieland the greatest success in his endeavors Mr. Wieland responded in part: "I just want to say tomorrow as we start from Knott's Berry Farm at Independence Hall at 10:30 and head across United States to Washington, D.C., number one, I truly hope and pray that awareness will be brought forth to help the hungry in the world, and also, I just pray I will be able to carry the spirit of Arcadia throughout the United States of America. It The Planning Commission, at its August 24th meeting, voted 7 to 0 to uphold the denial by the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association - Architectural Review Board - of the Class A fiberglass composition roofing materials used at 425 North Altura Road. The Council subse- quently appealed the Commission's action and scheduled this public hearing. I It was noted in the staff report that an administrative error had been made in the issuance of the building permit and the Review Board of the Association advised the Building Inspector that they had not approved the roofing material being installed at the subject location. The work was stopped at that point. Photographs were circulated of roofing material used in the area. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, felt this should not have been an agenda item; that the owner of the home is installing a roof which will not catch fire ... it is s help to the City. Ralph Covell, 1505 East Eighth Avenue, representing the Rigid Manufacturing Company, explained in detail how he became involved in installing the roof ... that the owner chose a fiberglass shingle roof Class A - giving the appearance of wood shingle ... and noted it is the same material used in the new Mormon Church on Foothill Boulevard .... He would like to com- plete 'the job as there is a question of certain liabilities... the air conditioner won't work at this time, and if it rained, considerable damage would be done to the home. He continued in part that he contacted others in the neighborhood where there were gravel, composition, and other types of roofs ... some with solar panels. He was not aware of the City desiring to have Class A shake roofs and said he acted in good faith. In response to a question, he said the cost difference would be about $4,000... and the cost of a Cal shake roof would be about $12,OOO. Mrs. Ruth Gross, 425 North Altura, said in part that she was aware of the existence of a Homeowners' Association, but felt the contractor has the responsibility of obtaining the building permits and all necessary papers in order to proceed with the work. She reiterated the difference in cost. Ray Brockus, 1309 Standish, said he had done some comparing costs of roofs and the like'- and recommended that this be approved and any dis- crepancy be attended to at a later date. I Speaking in opposition - William Wyman, 507 Monte Vista, submitted the qualifications of the members of the Architectural Review Board, and said in part, that they have not found any composition shingles that compare with the roofing quality in the area at this time ... that the roofing being installed at the subject location is not compatible with the rest of the area ... that if it is permitted to be completed, it will establish a precedent ... would lead to the deterioration of home values. Samples of tile, Cal shake, and the type being installed were exhibited. John Considine, 1027 Encanto, agreed that the contractor acted in good faith, but also felt the roofing would downgrade the area, and said the -2- 9-7-82 I I '\ ( El-p0 HEARING Ordinance to Extend Moratorium (Sept. 21) }.;/. 25:0571 Architectural Review Board is endeavoring to conform with the new regu- lation set down by Council. Bruce Massie, 601 South Cortez, President of the Santa Anita Village Association, referred to a communication he had submitted concerning this and said he felt the market value of the house will be affected and those in the subject area, also. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried. Councilman Hannah referred to what has brought about this situation; first an error on the.part of the City; secondly, the contractor should have been aware of the requirements of the Architectural Review Board; and the homeowners also should have been aware of that. He expressed concern with the cost and felt Mrs. Gross is entitled to so consideration and the contractor who contributed to the pro~fem should be involved in some sort of a settlement with the City, and the City should contribute to the cost of remedying the situation. Councilman Lojeski concurred and felt it is the responsibility of the various Architectural Review Boards in the City to be current with the 1982 standards .., that perhaps requirements should be changed to address standards guarding against personal damage ... safety is very important. Councilman Haltom said in part, that the cost has to be considered if the City is going to impose Class A and B roofs .,. other materials will have to be considered - those that are pleasing to individuals or review boards .... He felt steps should be taken to allow this type of material throughout the City except in the Class A fire zones. Councilman Dring supported the installation of material pursuant to the homeowner's choice as long as it conforms to fire safety... that the cost is important - especially in these times. He then MOVED that Council find that the approval of this modification (82-94) would secure an appropriate. improvement, prevent an unreasonable hardship or promote uniformity of development and that the appeal of the homeowner be upheld and the roof be allowed to remain. MOTION seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino .Councilmen Hannah, Lojeski None On May 22, 1982 the City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance (No. 1747) which imposed a 'moratorium on the issuance of Building Permits for applications proposing windows on structures facing abutting R-I pro- perty. The moratorium will expire September 22, 1982 unless it is extended by Council. If the moratorium is not extended and is allowed to expire. there will be a period of time in which developments can proceed under existing regulations without having to comply with the contemplated amendments. Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried. It was then MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance to extend the moratorium for Council consideration at its meeting of September 21. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None -3- 9-7-82 j PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED SUBLEASE RED CROSS & HOSPITAL APPROVED yA? ROLL CALL TAX EXEMPT FINANCING GUIDELINES (To be revise'd) /, CONSULTING SERVICES TAX EXEMPT Rod Gunn retained 1.-- 3\ \ . V 11'1 (} ~...\\ 25:0572 In order to consider the following item out of agenda sequence, the provisions of the Procedural Ordinance had previously been waived on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried, Request for the City's consent to a proposed Sublease and a proposed First Amendment to that Sublease for a new Chapter House site by the Methodist Hospital of Southern California to the American Red Cross. The City Attorney drew attention to additions and deletions in the First Amendment. The legal counsel for the Red Cross, Arcadia Chapter, had agreed on the wording.... The changes will afford the maximum pro- tection to the City legally, under the circumstances, and under the requirements of the National Red Cross. It was MOVED by Councilman Drinl seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the "Consent of Master Landlord" subject to approval of the revised legal description by the Public Works Director. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Council recessed in order to act as the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Proceedings are tape recorded) / PRESENT: ABSENT : Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Staff submitted some tentative guidelines regarding tax exempt financing for economic development projects to ensure that the tax exempt oppor- tunity is afforded interested developers in a uniform fashion so only capable developers would be considered and any prospective project would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The recommended Guidelines were then considered in depth, and it was agreed that the commitment to provide tax exempt financing should not go on forever ... a time frame of a maximum of one year should be estab- lished in the Guidelines. Under "Preliminary Financial Feasibility" the word 'independent' was deleted... and only the words 'Certified Public Accountant' to be indicated to prepare the financial statements. Staff made note of all the concerns expressed by the Agency and will submit a revised set of Guidelines September 2l, 1982. Report and recommendation regarding financial consultants for tax exempt financing. Staff said in part that it will be necessary to conduct pre-I liminary financial .analysis of each tax exempt project being considered by the City/Agency to ensure that ultimately each project has the poten- tial to succeed in the tax exempt bond marketplace. Staff interviewed four municipal finance consulting firms and made recommendation. Member Dring favored the retention of a certified public accountant ~o handle the financial analysis - someone with no vested interest. At this point the President of the recommended firm, Rod Gunn & Associates, explained that they are financial advisors for some twelve cities, having just completed a large bond issue for West Covina and Baldwin Park, and said they are well qualified in the area of economic analysis. Member Haltom submitted in part that the only way to find out if a firm is qualified is to give them the opportunity... that if things do not work out, it will become apparent to all concerned and MOVED to authorize the 'City Manager to execute an agreement for financial consulting -4- 9-7-82 I BOND COUNSEL RETAINED R P I DEVELOPMENT .,1 41'(/1/ I, '}; ~. AM RESOLUTION NO. 69 ADOPTED j I FIFTH & HUNTINGTON MARKETING (Delayed) Ot1, j. y,'V 25:0573 services between the City and Rod Gunn & Associates in form approved by the City Attorney; and to authorize the Executive Director to execute an agreement for financial services between the Agency and Rod Gunn & Associates in forID approved by the Agency General Counsel. The agree- ment to be confined to one project: RPI, Inc., at 250 West Colorado Boulevard. Motion seconded by Member Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino Member Dring None Staff submitted a report and recommendation for the retention of Bond Counsel for tax exempt financing for the RPI development project at 250 West Colorado Boulevard. One of the first steps in this process is the preparation of various documents and resolutions to facilitate the issue.' All of which must be reviewed by the General Counsel. The recommended firm is based in San Francisco and has provided legal services to numerous cities on various types of tax exempt issues specifically for economic development projects. The proposed contract states that compensation shall be from the proceeds of the bond sale ... there will be no cost to the City for the services ... nor is entering into contract a commitment to issue the bonds. This was reviewed at length, during which time Member Dring expressed concern with the added expense of retaining a firm in San Francisco. It was MOVED by Member Haltom, seconded by Member Lojeski.and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Executive Director be authorized to execute an Agreement with Jones, Hall, Hill & White, in form approved by the General Counsel for the RPI Development, Inc., project at 250 West Colorado Boulevard. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino Member Dring (for the reason of expense only) None' The Agency considered the Resolution of Inducement which would allow the developer of the proposed RPI project to begin soliciting financial support from lending institutions. Whereupon the General Counsel pre- sented, explained the content, and read the title of Resolution No. 69, entitled: "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INSTALLMENT SALES FINANCING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING FOR COMMERCIAL- OFFICE FACILITIES TO BE ORDERED BY RPI, INCORPORATED." It was MOVED by Member Haltom, seconded by Member Hannah and carried on ' roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text of ARA Resolution No. 69 be waived. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None It was further MOVED by Member Haltom, seconded by Member Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that ARA Resolution No. 69 be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Staff advised on a proposed brochure concerning the property at the southwest corner of Huntington Drive and Fifth Avenue. It was decided to delay this until the second appraisal on the property is received. Member Dring will be supplied with information concerning the dates of acquisition and prices paid for said property. Staff will submit weekly reports on the redevelopment projects - to be included ,in the City Manager I s weekly newsletter. -5- /. 9-7-82 / I if .; I HEARING / SEPT. 21 Ii' \ 'c U P RATIFIED \: CUP RATIFIED ~ " ZONE VARIANCE )' .J 0' ,,\~I\ \, 'TRACT NO. 23139 FINAL MAP ~ SENIOR ~ : \VCITIZEN ~ \ HOUSING L5:0574 There being no further redevelopment business, the meeting was adjourned to 6 p.m. September 21, 1982.in the Conference Room. Council reconvened. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Michael Fehmel, representing the Towa Corporation, was advised to meet with the Economic Coordinator for Redevelopment to discuss requirements concerning financial statements, etc., relating to the proposed develop- ment at the Ramada Inn site. I" Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde, spoke to several items: an article \ in the Los Angeles Times concerning IICities using imagination to pay ! bills in rough times," and submitted cop'ies for Council; also asked _1 cost of responding to false burglar alarms; use of tax exempt money for redevelopment. She was advised that Ordinance No. 1752 does not provide for an increase in admissions tax at the race track or parking lot. She commended Council on the establishment of the Olympic Commission. Herb Fletcher, 175 West Lemon Avenue, spoke to the issuance of tax exempt bonds and said in part that perhaps everyone should be allowed to borrow money at low rates. Walt Muller, owner and operator of the Westerner Motel at 16l West Colorado Place, said in part that he objected to the proposed financing for hotels; that the City should not be involved in advancing for re- construction .... In response to his inquiry, he was advised on what is proposed by RPI, Inc., at 250 West Colorado Boulevard ... it is to be a commercial office building. He felt the premise of tax exempt financing is unfair, and Mayor Pellegrino said anyone may apply. John Piuma, lessee of City-owned property at 620 East Live Oak Avenue currently in use for the Par-3 Golf Course, said in part that he did not feel the City is treating him fairly in iti proposal to construct senior housing and condominiums on the property. He said he had not been advised by the City of the possibility, having read it in the newspaper, and he felt the City wants to break the lea,e which he has had for twenty years. CONSENT ITEMS SCHEDULED public hearing for September 21, 1982 on Planning Commission Resolution No. 1206 recommending an amendment to the Gen~ral Plan Land Use designation for properties at 702 - 1012 North First Avenue and 105 Haven Avenue from Single-family Residential to Multiple-family Residential. APPROVED Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of an existing bar I and restaurant at 80 West Live Oak Avenue. (Planning Commission Resolu. tion No. 1203.) I APPROVED Conditional Use Permit to allow general auto repair as well as auto upholstery at 86 West Live Oak Avenue. (Planning Commission Reso- lution No. 1204.) APPROVED zone variance V-82-l to allow a beauty salon in a C-O and 0 zone at 55 East Live Oak Avenue. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 1205. ) APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 23139 for a commercial condominium at 250 Colorado Boulevard, subject to conditions set forth in staff repor t dat'ed September, 7, 1982. APPROVED the employment of Phelps Company, Inc., for the preparation of the required environmental documents 'at a cpst not to exceed $7,500 for the senior citizen housing project at 6~3 - 665 West Naomi Avenue, -6- ,9-7-82 ( : p;f( " , Ip~ ID V 1984-88 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN I 1.:.,., CJ IlL- e',:, f' . GAME MACHINES GREEK EVENT 25:0575 utilizing Community Development Block Grant Funds which have been set aside for this project. APPROVED the 1982-83 Resolution for Performance of Services and Continu- ing Cooperative Agreement Amendment with SCAG for the preparation of the City's 1984-88 Short Range Transit Plan. Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED the Agreement with Daniel Benson & Associates for the completion of the City's i984-85 Short Range Transit Plan and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same in form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED the recommendation for approval of a business license tax of $5 per amusement and game machine to be operated at the Greek Festival to be held at the Santa Anita Race Track September 18 and 19, 1982. (Discussion held and the Finance Officer will prepare a report concern- ing game machines.) ,,1/'1 / (~ ". WORK ACCEPTANCE (Water lines) S; TRAFFIC ADOPTED Resolution No. 5063 requesting an allocation of County Aid to SIGNALS Cities monies in the amount of $72,024, for maintenance of traffic signal l-j H-&- /~' ystem. (See Page No.8) F'iAST ~,~APPROVED and filed the Negative Declaration relating to an Agreement PASADENA lfS"mv" with the East Pasadena liater Company to i~stal1 the necessary fire pro- WATER CO. r tection waterlines and connection. The evaluations and environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study, were found appropriate aop the project will not have a significant negative effect on 'the environ- ment. AGENDA ITEM '/WITHDRAWN (J /- , r.i"(' )'TMFFIC CONTROL (Oak Tree racing season) I CONSULTANT RETAINED (Computer) ~~/' , ,J.r- Ut ) / ~'J I,().,\ FJ ACCEPTED ahd AUTHORIZEDfinal payment for work performed by Monarch Construction of Orange, in the installation of water lines and fire hydrants at various locations, pursuant to the terms of the contract. The report concerning outside safety consultant services was WITHDRAWN. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN HALTOM, SECO~~ED BY COUNCILMAN DRING AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: .- AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that the sum of $44,292 be appro- priated for traffic control during the twenty-seven-day Oak Tree Racing Meet (starting September 29th.) It was noted there will be five less racing days during this meet. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino Councilman Haltom None Staff submitted a report and recommendation on the- retention of Word Processing and Microcomputer Consultants. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the firm of Coopers and Lybrand be retained at a cost of $7,800 for an in-depth survey of word processing and microcomputers for the City. Funds will be appropriated from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. AYES NOES ABS ENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None -7- 9-7-82 r /if. . , . CODE AMENDMENT (Number of cats at one dwelling) 3' f( {/ ,\ r PROPOSED PROJECT Par- 3 Golf Course Site ORDINANCE NO. 1752 AD07 RESOLUTION NO. 5063 AD/TED 25:0576 Staff advised that the County Animal Control Officers for the City had requested the City to amend the Municipal Code to limit the number of cats allowed at a single dwelling. It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, se('\>nded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Attorney prepare such an amendment to prohibit the keeping of more than three cats over the age of four months in any place in the City within 210 feet of any dwelling in use or occupied by human beings ,'ther than a dwelling ,)ccupied by the owner of such cats ... a kennel permit will b.. required by any person keeping moce than four cats at a single residenl€. AYES NOES ABSENT: Dring. Haltom, Hannah. Lojeski, Pellegrino I Coun" i 1 men None None Council received additional information from Cadillac Fairview Homes West housing pruject proposed to Council on August 24, .1982. The COm- munication was in response to questions raised by Council at that meeting. An Exdusive Right t,l NegMiate Agreement was proposed for the period frnm October. 1982 through April. 1983. or seven months. During the deliberations on this matter, Gary W. Cook, Vice President of the land development company, explained why they have asked for an exclusive right during a specific time frame '" they.will be spending a grea t dea I \)f time and money in an endeavor to meet all of the concerns vf the City: i.e., there are geological;problems with the site - all that has to be researched .0. they are not asking for a commitment, only the exclusive opportunity of bringing the concept back to Council. It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Manager be directed to prepare an Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement for Council's con- sideration ... the time period to be from October, 1982 to April, 1983, inclusive. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Staff to keep in touch with the lessee of the Par-J Golf Course during this period. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1752, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83 FOR THE USUAL CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. " It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows, that further reading of the full text of Ordinance No. 1752 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. I AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojesk~, Pellegrino None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5063, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SELECT SYSTEM STREETS." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows, that further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 5063 be waived and that same be ADOPTED. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, ~ellegrino None None -8- 9-7-82 I STAFF HANNAH / LOJESKI 11 LOJESKI ,/ LOJESKI ,/ ,J ,V, r:> { y APPOINTMENT LIBRARY BOARD (Deleo) OLYMPIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS / CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT 6 p.m. Sep t. 21 ~..... ",: " :;~F:''''", ~ ;-.~;. ~', };..- '-'!.;.. 25:0577 Staff advised that the escrow closed on the purchase of 25 North Third Avenue; also that the senior citizen housing project on Naomi Avenue is moving along ... preliminary construction drawings have been received. The Chain of TitLe data on the Armory site will be forthcoming. A synopsis of the cash flow will also go forward soon. Staff will obtain financial statements from RPI Development, Inc., who owns the land and all those involved. Inquired again as to the status of a report on the consolidation of City and School Elect ions. The City Clerk will submit a preliminary informa- tive paper. Staff responded to questions about the admission tax when the Olympics are here '" it was submitted that a tax could be collected from any horse event. Political signs: standards for the candidates to abide by, and the period in which a sign may remain and when it must be removed. All of the sug- gestions and concerns were noted by staff and a report will be prepared and submitted prior to an ordinance being prepared. On recommendation of Councilman Lojeski, Marilyn Daleo was unanimously appointed to the Library Board to fill out the unexpired term of Ed Harver who recently resigned. This term will expire June 30, 1984. During this consideration it was the consensus that each member of Council recommend two appointees and submit the names by the next regular meeting. Some discussion ensued on the representation from the race track .0. and more consideration will be given this. Council then entered a CLOSED SESSION to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Council reconvened and adjourned at 12 o'clock midnight, to 6 p.m., September 2l, 1982 in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Redevelopment Agency and any closed session, if any, neces- sary to discuss personnel and litigation matters and evaluation of pro- perties. ~- ~~ Mayor -9- 9-7-82