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ROLL CALL
DISTRIBUTION
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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.
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