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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 18,1994_2 1 I OliO ~t:) o/If'?'; 36:0020 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL NORTHRIDGE EARTHQUAKE O~.:Jr) .~ M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGUlAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1994 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 18, 1994 at 7:30 p. m.. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers. Rev, Ron Fraker, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel Counci1member George Fasching PRESENT: Counc11members Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo ABSENT: None Mayor Ciraulo announced, "The Northridge earthquake which measured 6,6 on the Richter scale provided yet another opportunity for the City's Emergency Operations to be tested. The Emergency Operations Center was fully activated at 5:05 a, m. on January 17, which means that emergency crews were mobilized and ready to respond to any situation which might arise in the City of Arcadia. Following the lead from Los Angeles County, the City proclaimed a local emergency at 7:00 a. m., and by taking that action, Arcadia becomes eligible for Federal Disaster Funding to assist with costs associated with this emergency. Arcadia citizens can be confident that our Emergency Preparedness protects and assists residents and businesses alike during the time of the disaster. On behalf of the City Council, I would like to commend our Emergency Response personnel from Public Works. Police, Fire, Recreation and City Hall for an outstanding effort in assuring the safety and well being of Arcadia, and I am sure you share this feeling with me, but we can never say it enough times -- we in Arcadia are truly blessed by having these dedicated people work for us. I have to tell you that, while there is a concern for their own families at home, they are here making sure that our community is safe and that our people are safe. I can't say enough for them. I would like to ask Acting City Manager Bill Kelly on behalf of myself, the Mayor, and my colleagues on the City Council, to write a memo to all City employees involved commending them for their efforts and time involved." Mayor Ciraulo then requested a brief update from Fire Chief Gardner and Police Captain Sandona. Fire Chief Gardner reported that immediately after the earthquake. the City's Emergency Operations Plan was put into operation. At 5:00 a, m. the City's Emergency Center was fully activated and Acting City Manager Bill Kelly assumed the role of Incident Commander. All departments responded to the EOC and the field units responded to their departments. Field assessments were conducted throughout the City. including the dams, reservoirs, overpasses and residential and commercial areas of the City. By 8:00 a. m, that morning they had assured that there was no damage in the City with the exception of some store front windows that were broken, some minor gas leaks and one 1 1/18/94 EMERGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 5768 (ADOPTED) O'l~r:;,.w ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY PLANNING COMSN, (Kovacic) f;}/~~ ,;'.1 1- PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (1994-~5) (APPROVED) OS-30- ~O 36:0021 supermarket on Foothill Blvd. had minor structural damage. Seeing no other damage in the City the EOC was moved to standby mode and at 12:00 noon the EOC was deactivated, The City was fortunate that staffs were all prepared and everyone performed accordingly. One fire crew is still assigned to Los Angeles City on the Mutual Aid Program. They are expected to return to Arcadia late tomorrow afternoon. Police Captain Rick Sandona stated that, following policies and procedures set down by Council and the City staff, by 5,:00 a,m. the entire Police Command Staff was on duty at the station preparing their operation and position for the problem. Fifty members of the Police Department either responded to duty or contacted the station prepared to report for duty. With staff well in hand and the problem well under way, the EOC was opened with other departments in the City. Arcadia was one of the more 1 fortunate cities in the county with only a half dozen windows broken at businesses in the City and some minor structural damage. There were no injuries. The Police Department received a call at 8:00 a. m. from Santa Anita Race Track who, as they did during the recent fires. offered their facility, equipment and manpower. Although the offer was not accepted, it was nice to know that Santa Anita was prepared to help. The only Mutual Aid request received by the Police Department was from the county taking information about what was available. To this point the county has not called upon Arcadia for assistance. Mayor Ciraulo presented and read Emergency Resolution No, 5768: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY". The City Attorney stated'that. although not on tonight's agenda. Emergency Resolution No. 5768 may be confirmed at this time due to an emergency situation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski. seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Emergency Resolution No. 5768 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski. seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to incoming Planning Commissioner Gary Kovacic. Mayor Ciraulo and Planning Commission Liaison Mayor Pro tem Lojeski presented Mr. Kovacic with his credentials, a City pin and welcomed him to the City family. I Consideration of 1994-1995 Statement of Objectives and Projected use of 20th Year CDBG funds. The Community Development Commission has advised staff that the City will be receiving approximately $319.922 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for fiscal year 1994-95. In addition, there is currently $136.456 in contingency funds (unallocated funds and moneys left over from previous projects) which should be reallocated. Cost and project summaries are to be submitted to the County no later than January 21, 1994. The total available funds to the City will be $456,378, The Planning Division's proposed projects and use of funds include: Housing Rehabilitation, . $373,378: Congregate Meals Program $6,000; Senior Citizens Social Services $22,000; Administration, $15,000; and American Disabilities Act Requirements - $40,000; for a total of $456,378, 2 1/18/94 36:0022 Mayor Ciraulo declared the public hearing OPEN. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive. stated, in part, that if every city in the United States applies for such funds, she has great concern about what the national deficit will amount to in the next ten to twenty years. Her concern about how such a deficit will affect our children and grandchildren is one of the reasons she is a candidate for City Council office. No one else desiring to be heard, the public hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski and CARRIED, 1 It was then moved by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the allocation of funds as outlined in the Cost Summary of January 18. 1994; and AUTHORIZE the Acting City Manager to execute the Memorandums of Understanding which are to be submitted to the County at a later date. Councilmember Fasching noted that these funds will be utilized to implement the American Disabilities Act requirements which will involve some retrofitting of the City Hall. In response to a question from Councilmember Margett, staff responded that the CDBG funds include the cost of general administration, and that the highest percentage of applicants for home improvement are senior citizens. Councilmember Margett noted such programs help to increase the national deficit. Councilmember Fasching commented that this is one instance where the City is obtaining some federal funds to comply with federally mandated programs. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES; ABSENT: 2. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, stated, in part. that following yesterday's earthquake, she is concerned about inspections at the Santa Anita Race Track. She thinks that the Santa Anita Race Track should have to pull building permits for buildings or renovations on their property. In response to her question regarding the resignation of City Manager, Don Duckworth, the City Attorney replied that the contract terms of his resignation included a seven month severance pay, Mrs, Hofer expressed concern about the parking requirements for the proposed Bagel Bakery at 410 N. Santa Anita Avenue. I Bob E. Caldwell, 326 Joyce Avenue, stated, in part, that it was a year ago when he was present to thank the Council for allocating one-third of the funds for freeway sound walls which resulted in Arcadia's application being moved from the bottom of Caltrans' priority list to a more favorable position. He has no idea what effect the massive earthquake damage to the freeway system will have on the sound wall construction program, He expressed concern that the possible reconfiguration of the Council following the upcoming election might result in cancellation of the City allocation of funds for sound walls, Councilmember Fasching responded that the City will be in contact with Caltrans with regard to sound wall funding. Also, in response to Mrs, Hofer's question about the seven month severance pay for former City Manager Don Duckworth, that Council does not plan to pursue a search for a new City Manager for at least three months. with an anticipated three to four month period devoted to screening applicants, therefore, no extra funds are being expended. 3 1/18/94 3. 4. 4a. ROLL CALL 4b. PROPERTY ACQUISITION & CLAIMS SETTLEMENT (101 N, Second Av. Wingard) (APPROVED) iJ /;fa, '2.'-{6 36:0023 CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None ABSENT: Consideration of the request to acquire property at 101 N. Second Avenue and settle all pending claims (Wingard). The Agency began the acquisition of the properties on the Northwest Corner site in September, 1989. Based upon negotiations with Mr. Eugene Wingard, owner of the industrial property and his legal representative, Kevin Brogan, of the law firm Hill, Farrer, Burrill. Agency staff and Janice Miyahira and Duff Murphy of the Agency's eminent domain counsel, Oliver, Barr and Vose, the parties have reached tentative agreement on the issues of valuation of the real estate, furniture/fixtures/equipment, good will. costs of litigation, and interest, subject to approval of the Agency Board and approval of the Court. This final payment is approximately $217,562.82. This includes interest to January 21, 1994. The grand total amounts to $522.562.82. of which $305,000.00 has been paid. I In response to a question from Agency Member Margett. staff reviewed the history of this acquisition since its inception in 1989, The Agency filed an eminent domain action against the owner on April 26, 1990. In lieu of trial, the Agency has now negotiated a settlement for this property. In response to Agency Member Margett's contention that this was not a sound financial venture on the part of the Agency, Agency Member Harbicht noted that the entire redevelopment area had been put together in just this fashion -- by acquiring small parcels and combining them into large redevelopment parcels. This transaction was originally approved by the Agency, and no one could foresee the financial downturn and subsequent slowdown in development. It was also agreed by Agency Members that since the Agency had possession of the property. the interest paid was appropriate. It was MOVED by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the payment to the Hill. Farrer and Burrill Trust Account, on behalf of Eugene Wingard, Esther Wingard, and Nelson and Wingard, LTD., of the amount of $217,562.82; said amount to be increased by daily interst. 1. e., $14. 25/day on the principal balance owed, $10.88/day on FFE balance owned, and $2.25/day on Goodwill balance owned if the agreement is not concluded by January 21. 1994; and, that the Executive Director be AUTHORIZED to execute all documents necessary to implement this agreement, subject to approval of the documents by the Agency Attorney as to form, I AYES: Agency Members Fasching. Harbicht. Loj eski. Margen and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: 4c. DESIGN Consideration of Design Review for Goldstein's Bagel Bakery. 410 REVIEW N. Santa Anita Avenue. The applicant proposes to remodel the (410 N. existing building (formerly a dry cleaning establishment) and Santa Anita convert it to a bakery/restaurant and drive through service Ave. - counter. The project being considered in this design review has Goldstein's been placed on a "fast-track" processing time line. The applicant Bagel is in a rush to obtain approvals, and staff is responding by Bakery) creating an expedited schedule resulting in modifying the typical (APPROVED) design review sequence, Staff is processing Agency design 06<10-40 4 1/18/94 1 36:0024 approval before the City entitlement processes are complete. Staff is also processing the sign approval at this time, rather than when sign plans are filed to obtain permits. Considerable discussion ensued among the Agency Members. Member Fasching outlined to Project Architect Robert Friedman his concerns about the drive-up and pick-up windows proposed for this project, Member Fasching's suggestion was that they only allow north bound traffic from the most southerly drive rather than permitting drivers to try to make a 180 degree turn in front of the building because of limited turning space. Also, with the order board at the front of the building and pick-up at the back. there is no room for backup traffic behind the order board. Mr. Friedman agreed and said there had been consideration of changing this design to two windows twenty feet apart and have two cars ordering and picking up orders at the same time, Member Fasching also felt that from a business standpoint it would be unfair to limit the drive through business hours to between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. due to potential impact of this applicant's drive through operation on the current In-N-Out back-up traffic on Santa Anita Avenue. Member Fasching felt this would be an attractive building and an asset to the area. Agency Member Harbicht agreed that this business would be a credit to the area, He also noted that only the design of the building is under consideration at this time. Parking and traffic questions are to be considered at another time. I t was MOVED by Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Agency Member Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the design review for Goldstein's Bagel Bakery, 410 North Santa Anita Avenue, subject to departmental conditions listed in the January 18, 1994 staff report. AYES: Agency Members Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: 4d, ADJOURNMENT The meeting ADJOUNRED to 6:00 p. m., January 24, 1994, 5. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 6. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS CITY CLERK ALFORD (Candidates) /030 -.2-0 I MARGETT (Interim City Mgr.- Recruitment Costs) 0/30-";;0 filS-/> (Counc il Pre- meetings) The City Clerk announced that eleven candidates have qualified for the election to three Council seats at the City election on April 12, 1994. These candidates are: Sheng Chang, Charles Chivetta, Joseph C. Ciraulo, George Fasching, Ruth V. Gilb. Johanna A. M, Hofer, Ce lia Kalm, Barbara D, Kuhn, David L. Sheridan, Karen E. Towner, and Mary B. Young. Councilmember Margett congratulated Bill Kelly in taking over as Interim City Manager. Mr. Kelly brings to this City a host of experience from the private as well as the public sector, He understands how Council' wishes to see this City run, In this last year the City has had salary severance pay, employment packages, and personnel recruitment costs of the order of $80,000. He would like to see Mr. Kelly come back with a plan to recoup some of these costs. Councilmember Margett recently visited the City of Cerritos. They have all the modern facilities for their citizens and all the essential services are 100.. One of their staff members told him that their Council does not have a pre-meeting. Perhaps this Council should look at this to see if it may be appropriate for Arcadia. 5 1/18/94 MARGETT (Collllllenda- tion for West Point Appointee - Todd Rosa) (Candidate Town Forum) HARBICHT (Birth of Grandson Patrick Randolph Harbicht) FASCHING (Orange Grove Av. Improve- ments) {)S"s"t-., '70 tJ!.-f' HARBICHT (Orange Grove Av. Improve- ments) FASCHING (Orange Grove Av.Improve- ments) HARBICHT (Orange Grove Av.Improve- ments) FASCHING (SGV Council of Governments Formation) (71 S"e:J - .:20 N'sP LOJESKI (P W Contractor) 36:0025 Councilmember Margett noted that he is proud of the accomplishments of three young men he has seen grow up in this area, two of whom appeared before Council this evening, Gary Kovacic and architect Robert Friedman. The other young man, a neighbor of the Margetts. Todd Rosa. has 'recently been accepted by West Point. Todd was pre-accepted... he did not have to go through Congressman Drier's office. Congressman Drier felt that he was such a benefit to this country that he recommended Todd to the Air Force Academy, Annapolis and also to West Point. Councilmember Margett requested that the City recognize his efforts in the community and present Todd with a commendation. Council concurred. Councilmember Margett suggested that a televised candidate town forum be set up by the City to provide the candidates for election to the City Council an opportunity to be heard by the community. Upon requesting comments to this suggestion, it was the consensus of the other Councilmembers that organization of such a forum by the City or the City Council would not be appropriate, I Councilmember Harbicht announced that he had become a grandfather this past weekend. His son Rob and wife Tamara had a baby boy and named him Patrick Randolph. Congratulations were expressed by Council. Councilmember Fasching referred to a staff report regarding the Orange Grove Avenue improvements. The plans have been completed and are being reviewed by County officials. It has taken many years to arrive at this point. He noted a suggestion that staff meet with residents to review plans. He inquired if these are not the final plans. There have been so many problems getting concurrence of opinion with the residents and with the City of Sierra Madre, he is concerned that a change in the plans may further delay this proj ect. Staff responded they -do not anticipate any changes; they just want to verify the plans with the residents. Staff also believes that the City of Sierra Madre will hold their own meetings for their residents just to receive input. Councilmember Harbicht noted that, while reading the Sierra Madre news, he learned that one of their candidates filed for candidacy on a platform of no change on Orange Grove Avenue. Both City Councils have to allocate money. Councilmember Fasching would like to expedite this proj ect. Staff will try to coordinate this with Sierra Madre. Councilmember Harbicht suggested that when this item comes to Council for consideration, it be as an agenda item but not as a public hearing. I Councilmember Fasching called attention to the letter from the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities regarding the formation of a San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, Not all the Councilmembers have had time to study this proposal, He feels this is a good direction for Arcadia. Staff will set up a special presentation at an upcoming meeting. Mayor Pro tem Lojeski congratulated the Public Works Director on the contractor who did the tree trimming on Santa Anita Avenue, They had a number of trucks there. were direc ting traffic appropriately and did an outstanding job, 6 1/18/94 1 1 LOJESKI (Candidates' Resignations from City Commissions) 01:;"0 "I&of O/~O..)() N.>P (Request for Timely Receipt of Notices) LOJESKI !!ARBICHT (Sister City Comsn, & Friendship Club Activities) (j(J..O~O IIISP 7. 36:0026 Mayor Pro tem Lojeski noted that some of the candidates for City Council are presently serving on City Commissions, Council should formally accept their resignations. Council accepted resignations from Sheng Chang, Senior Citizens' Commission and Celia Kalm, Human Resources Commission. It was agreed that the new Council should participate in the selection of replacement commissioners following the April election. Mayor Pro tem Lojeski noted that included in his packet was an invitation from the City of Pasadena for an event at the Pasadena train station which was mailed January 6, and arrived at City Hall January 12. The event was on January 14, and he received the notice on January 17. He would like to have a little more notice on such matters. In response to a question from Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, Councilmember Harbicht explained that, as liaison to the Sister City Commission Friendship Club, he had put together a questionnaire to help the committee plan trips which would be of interest to the members. He also explained that Sister City International has a youth exchange program. Arcadia's Sister City Commission approached our sister city, Newcastle. New South Wales proposing an application by both cities to implement this program. Under this program, five young people from Arcadia would go to Newcastle. Upon their return, five young people from Newcastle would come to Arcadia. There would an emphasis upon the study of the history of Arcadia including the downtown area and how it was before and now, including possible video interviews with long time residents about the early days of the community. CONSENT ITEMS 7a. 0."/ <{() ..~~1 EQUIP.PURCH. WAIVED non-compliance with the specific bid process of the City SIX POLICE of Arcadia and AUTHORIZED the purchase of six police patrol PATROL vehicles and one administrative vehicle from Maurice J. Sopp and VEHICLES & Sons Chevrolet of Huntington Beach in the total amount of ONE ADMIN. $118,140.82 based upon the Los Angeles County Contract Q-220. VEHICLE Funds budgeted in the Equipment Replacement Fund FY 1993-94. (Police Dept.) 7b. ()~(O CONSULTANT RE. CABLE RATE REGULATION SURVEY · (CableVision) 3D The City complied with the Federal Communications Commission in notifying TCI/CableVision of Arcadia's intent to regulate rates and requested CableVision's calculation for computing the "Basic Only" rate. APPROVED retaining Communications Support Group to conduct an evaluation of TCI/CableVision's calculations for computing the "Basic Only" cable television rates at a cost not to exceed $500. 7c. OMO . 1r () ARA I),..:;l () . '~'1APPOINTED the Planning Commiss ion members to serve as the RELOCATION Redevelopment Agency Relocation Appeals Board: their Relocation APPEALS BD./ Appeals Board terms to be concurrent with their respective terms PLANNING on the Planning Commission. COMSN. MEMBERS 0.:>..:1.0.:::;/ 7d, 0/.30.3Cl AMEND. TO APPROVED the amendment to the Employment Agreement between the EMPLOYMENT City of Arcadia and Donald R. Duckworth; AUTHORIZED the Mayor to AGREEMENT sign this Agreement; and APPOINTED William R. Kelly as Acting ARCADIA/DON City Manager. which appointment will cease at the discretion of DUCKWORTH & the City Council. WM.R.KELLY ACTI NG CITY MGR. 7 1/18/94 7e. WITHDRAWN (Agreement for Risk l1anagement Consulting Services) OJ.!;)o ":'\ I OOu..3(1 NSP MAYOR CIRAULO (Press Release Concerning Donald Duckworth Resignation " Appoint- ment of Acting City Manager William Kelly) 8, 8a. ORDINANCE NO. 2000 (CONT'D TO FEB. 1,1994) 8b. ORDINANCE NO. 2002 (INTRODUCED) ~S-~O .,6!J- CITY ATTORNEY (Closed Session) 0111), V() 36: 0027 Recommendation to amend agreement for risk management consulting services. WITHDRAWN ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS 7a. THROUGH 7d. WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCIlliEMBER FASCHING AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None I NOES: ABSENT: Mayor Ciraulo read the following press release: "Donald Duckworth, Arcadia City Manager, submitted a letter of resignation to Mayor Joseph Ciraulo on January 12, 1994. Mr. Duckworth stated in his letter of resignation that he is no longer able to provide responsive management to City Council in achieving their goals and has resigned in order to facilitate the Council's direction for the City. Recently, the City Council reviewed with Mr. Duckworth various aspects of his management style with a view of what works best for the City of Arcadia. Mayor Ciraulo stated that during Mr. Duckworth's tenure with Arcadia, the City moved forward on several major projects including the downtown revitalization. joint Fire/Dispatch Services with the City of Monrovia and a formally adopted Public Information Plan. The City Council has designated William Kelly Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director as the Acting City Manager, Mr. Kelly has approximately eighteen years of management experience in local government," CITY ATTORNEY Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, it was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED, that consideration of Ordinance No. 2000 be CONTINUED to the February 1. 1994 City Council meeting. The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 2002: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA. ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 2. ARTICLE IX, OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE THAT REQUIRE THE SCREENING OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WITHIN ALL NEW MULTIPLE- FAMILY, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS". It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Loj eski. and CARRIED on roll call vote 'as follows that Ordinance No. 2002 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. I AYES: Councilmembers Fasching. Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None None NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney announced that, "the Council will be going back into a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956, 9(b) (1) to discuss a situation involving potential exposure in litigation against the City of Arcadia", 8 1/18/94 1 I 9. 10, ADJOURNMENt (Jan.24,l994 5:30 p.m,) ATTEST: 36:0028 None At 9: 05 p. m., the meeting ADJOURNED to a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and ADJOURNED at 9:55 p. m. to 5:30 p. m., Tuesday, January 24. 1994 in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers for an Adjourned Regular Meeting (Study Session) to conduct the business of the Council and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel. litigation matters and evaluation of properties. ~'''' _J ~.Q J D. Alford, C Clerk\ 9 1/18/94