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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 15,1994 I I 36:0047 ()fIO~:'~O O:)/i (ry' Cc, CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ROLL CALL DISTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN FLIERS AT COMMUNITY CENTER fC3().'>>O (.(.I,J. <1<1 NEW PROVI- SIONS OF THE BROWN ACT /t)S'U . () \, thP ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY IS, 1994 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Hall Council Chambers, PRESENT: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Margett, and Ciraulo Councilmember Lojeski ABSENT: It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED to EXCUSE the absence of Councilmember Loj eski. Councilmember Harbicht stated he was disturbed to learn that after the recent Chinese luncheon held for senior citizens at the Communi ty Center, campaign fliers were distributed in the parking lot. Councilmember Harbicht and Mayor Ciraulo expressed displeasure that City facilities were being used for campaign purposes. The City Attorney stated that City Council candidates were advised of a Charter provision prohibiting such use of City facilities. Also, in response to a specific inquiry about three weeks ago, the candidates were advised by the Recreation Department that use of the Community Center for campaign purposes was not permissible. It was agreed by Council that this was an unfortunate incident. Councilmember Harbicht had no recommenda- tion as to what action the Council might take, but stated he will write a letter to the candidate's wife, Mrs. Chang, indicating his objection to the situation. With reference to a memorandum from the City Attorney, Council- member Harbicht asked if new provisions of the Brown Act will restrict City Council pre-meetings as they now exist, The City Attorney clarified that on April I, 1994, the new law will stipulate that unless items are agendized, they may not be discussed, whether action is taken or not. However, that will not include matters such as reasonable direction to staff to prepare a report, reaction to questions which may be asked, or inconsequential discussions which may be held. The City Attorney explained that items must be listed on the agenda for any subjects which Councilmembers would like to introduce under "Matters from Elected Officials." A lengthy discussion followed. Councilmembers' questions regarding the new provisions of the Brown Act were answered by the City Attorney. The City Attorney will further inform Council uf the new laws by means of a memorandum and/or a study session in the near future. A memo will also be sent to City Council candidates, since those who are elected will be subject to the Brown Act even before they are sworn in. At 7:20 p,m. the meeting ADJOURNED sine die. -1- J 2/15/94