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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 5,1994 I I 0110..,s,'f::; (No \ "/ I C'e ]6:0105 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ORD. [, RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CITY ATTORNEY (Brown Act) fa 10, '"-0 Ic:J>v'(;0' M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGUUR MEETING APRIL 5, 1994 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 1994 at 7:00 p. m, in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers, Rev, Roger Sonnenberg, Our Saviour Lutheran Church Finance Director Jim Dale PRESENT: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski. Margett and Ciraulo None ABSENT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS The Acting City Manager requested the removal of Item No, 1 from the City Manager agenda, "Recommendation to Retain a Public Relations firm for the Residential Recycling Programs"; and to remove the minutes of the previous meeting from the City Council agenda and Redevelopment Agency agenda. QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CURIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS In response to a question from Councilmember Fasching, the City Clerk explained that the minutes of the previous meeting were not finished. 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 Attorney announced that as of April 1. 1994 a new State law is in effect amending California's open meeting law. known as the Brown Act. Previous to these revisions, City Council had conducted an informal meeting at 7:00 p. m. at which there was a different range of discussion. The law now requires that items to be discussed be specifically noted on the agenda, That revision did away with the entire procedure of conducting that 7:00 p. m, informal pre-meeting, which was legal at that time, This evening the Council will initiate the meeting at 7:00 p, m, in the more formal context. This is a one-time transitional problem because prior to April 1, 1994 various notices of public hearings were sent out which indicated the starting time as 7:30 p, m, Those receiving those notices were not cognizant of the April 1 revision, Therefore, in order to accomplish the legal requirement for the public hearings. we will begin the public hearings this evening at 7:30 p, m, At 7:09 p,m, Mayor Ciraulo announced a RECESS, At 7:30 p, m, the regular meeting RECONVENED, 1 4/5/94 FIRE CHIEF GARDNER (Ba t talion Chief Wayne Crabb) Q~"h _ " I fIIs/' I ]6:0106 Fire Chief Gerald Gardner, announced that effective Sunday. April 3. 1994. Wayne Crabb was promoted to the position of Battalion Chief, Wayne has been with the department for eighteen years, He was a Firefighter. promoted to Engineer. promoted to Captain, promoted to Deputy Fire Marshall. and now to Battalion Chief, Chief Gardner introduced Battalion Chief Crabb, TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, Candidate for City Council. stated. in part. that she has been informed that it is necessary to present her request to the Council for a series of public hearings, 1) Seismic studies; it is important that Arcadia take I some action and do some studies regarding seismic activity in the City. 2) Rodeffer quarry; she understands that there are many empty quarries in the area that, if filled with water could provide a sanctuary for migrating birds. 3) Letter to Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office dated March 27, 1994 from Johanna A. M, Hofer. With regard to the Rodeffer landfill, she suggested that perhaps a small amusement park for children such as she had seen in San Jose might be considered. She recently spoke with former Los Angeles Supervisor Warren Dorn who made the statement that the problems with the Rodeffer quarry are merely the result of greed. Mrs. Hofer noted that she has spent the least amount of money on her election campaign, but perhaps has had more to say during Council meetings than all the other candidates together. David F, Gondek, City Attorney, City of El Monte, stated, in part. that he was informed this afternoon that the City Council was planning to take action this evening to introduce Resolutions Nos, 5779 and 5785, both of which deal with matters pertaining to the Rodeffer quarry and the Rodeffer quarry reclamation. They have in the past requested to be provided with notice of action on the agenda but again in this case, found out about it late in the day. Mr. Gondek further stated that'on March 2, 1994 the City of El Monte submitted an application for a General Plan amendment and zone change affecting the property at 12321 Lower Azusa Road. That property includes the Rodeffer quarry site. On March 31, 1994 they were informed by the City of Arcadia staff that a determination had been made that the City of El Monte was not an interested person for purposes of initiating a General Plan amendment and zone change, and. accordingly, the application materials, along with the application filing fees were returned. In connection with the matter of the submission of the City of El Monte application for General Plan zone change amendments in the City of Arcadia, he respectfully requests direction this evening as to whether there is an appeal procedure that is available to the City of El Monte in connection with this I determination by the City of Arcadia staff that the City of El Monte is not an interested person for purposes of initiating this type of planning and zoning consideration. The Arcadia City Attorney responded that it was an administrative interpretation basically saying that interested parties must have some property interests in the particular property, and there is no appeal process for that type of administrative decision, Mr. Gondek replied that he has to conclude then that there is no further administrative remedy available to the City of El Monte, And, that they would need to take other action, judicial action perhaps, to review that type of determination that El Monte is not deemed to be an interested party for purposes of initiating a General Plan amendment, Mr, Gondek continued that at the last City Council meeting, after the comments had been closed and the public testimony received. 2 4/5/94 ]6:0107 I Councilmember Margett asked one of the applicant's proposed operators of the landfill facility where some of the material was going to be obtained for purposes of disposal in this proposed landfill operation. The representative of the applicant's proposed operator very candidly acknowledged that at this time it is not possible to say where precisely these inert materials would be obtained because no contracts have been entered into for purposes of disposing material at this particular site, But the applicant's representative proceeded to give two illustrations of the types of excavation activities that are occurring in Southern California at the present time, which might provide sources of landfill material. The two examples the applicant's representative presented to Council, as an illustration, were the Metro Rail excavation activity and excavation activity at Los Angeles Harbor, Mr, Gondek submits that both of those sources of fill material should send shivers up the timbers of any agency that is going to be responsible for oversight of such a landfill operation, Again, those are illustrations that, hopefully, the future will not see that type of material from those sources being offered for disposal at this particular location. Mr. Gondek continued that it had been suggested that responses to the comments of the City of El Monte would be forthcoming. He notes that in neither proposed Resolution No. 5779 or in proposed Resolution No, 5785 does he find the type of response that the community was looking for. Further, proposed Condition No.9 of Resolution No, 5785, a condition dealing with financing and financial assurances regarding the implementation of the reclamation plan is still lacking, The public does not know what the financing assurances will look like, nor has the public had an opportunity to review the adequacy of those assurances, He believes that the law, as well as common sense. suggests that the public should have an opportunity to scrutinize the credit worthiness and the substantial nature of the financial guarantees that are going to be provided by this dump operator. In the case of a landfill operation where the truth or consequences of the financial capability of the operator is of such paramount importance, it is appropriate for the public to review the financial strength of the proposed operator prior to the time that the landfill operations begin or prior to the time that administrative remedies are exhausted. I Mr. Gondek also takes exception to the fact that the transcript of the hearings of the Assembly Select Committee of December 10, 1993 as conducted in the City of El Monte by Assembly Member Solis are not part of the record of this proceeding. He believes that those records are the deliberations of the Assembly Select Committee, and are definitely part of the administrative record of the proceeding. He also noted that neither resolution appears to provide for a fee to be payable to the Department of Fish and Game. In this case, that will be a significant fee because a full environmental impact report has been prepared. He would like to know whether the City of Arcadia will be paying the fee or whether the applicant will be paying that fee, In any case. it is not provided for in either of the resolutions. Again. the City of El Monte is concerned that the comments that have been submitted in the past do not appear to be satisfactorily addressed in either of these resolutions. The Arcadia City Attorney responed that he can gather all the comments that are adequately addressed. Most of the conditions that were recommended by El Monte Planning Director, Mr, Johanson. have been incorporated, With regard to financial assurance. the City of Arcadia has maintained absolute control over the financial assurances. They will have to be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, City Manager and the Finance Director, They will have to comply totally with the State Surface Mining and Reclamation Act. and they will probably be even more stringent than that requires, If Mr, Rodeffer cannot meet those requirements, then he will no longer have the permit, 3 4/5/94 ()J'!J(). =-.0 (; Y'p 0 . 'I (1 fl/SP I l. PUBLIC HEARING (Conformance With Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program) (APPROVED) o F.3 e) .r'"} ]6:0108 but he may have a right to an appeal at that point. It is very important to make sure that the appropriate security and financial arrangements are made. and that is why that is an important condition of the resolutions that are before the Council this evening, Beth Beeman. Representing the California Grocers' Association, World Trade Center, Long Beach, stated, in part. that the Association represents all the major grocery stores as well as many independent and convenience stores doing business in Arcadia. She is present to voice concern about the proposed recycling Ordinance No, 2000 on tonight's agenda. They object to the ordinance because a business which chooses to opt out of the program is still vulnerable to future recycling fees, It is quite possible that the City required audits of those businesses will become a financial burden, They ask the City Council to acknowledge this possibility, and amend the ordinance stating that is not the intent of this ordinance to recover the fees for City mandated waste stream audits from those that choose to opt out of the recycling program. Please know that the Association does not support the ordinance. This should have been a last approach after embarking on a voluntary program. The City of Los Angeles has utilized a voluntary approach and it is working. The grocery business has been recycling for a long time, and this has been at no cost to the City, but great cost for the grocery business. They feel that credit should be given for these recycling efforts already in place. I Paul Herr. 515 East Wisteria Avenue, Member, American Lung Association of Los Angeles County, stated, in part, that Philip Morris is trying to put an initiative on the ballot to regulate the use of tobacco. If adopted, this would preempt the non- smoking laws of cities in the State. He requests that the City of Arcadia pass a resolution stating that the City is opposed to the Philip Morris initiative. based on the preemption issue. The Lung Association is attempting to get as many cities as possible throughout the State to pass such resolutions and present them to Philip Morris as soon as possible. The deadline for filing signatures is in another month. PUBLIC HEARINGS Consideration of recommended conformance with the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program. In November of 1992, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MIA) adopted a Congestion Management Program (CMP) for Lo& Angeles County that requires local agencies to submit annual Local Implementation Reports. The report must be submitted to the MTA by May I, 1994. and is to consist of a resolution self-certifying that the City is in conformance. In order to conform with the requirements of the CMP, the City must do the following: 1) Continue to implement the transportation demand management (TDM) ordinance (Ordinance No. 1984); 2) On June 1. 1994, begin tracking new development activity to establish the City's traffic congestion mitigation responsibility; 3) By November 1. 1994. forward to the MTA a list of regional transportation improvements implemented by the City since January 1. 1990; 4) Update and continue to implement the land use analysis program (Ordinance No. 5780). The adoption of this Local Implementation Report is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), The development or adoption of regional transportation improvement programs are statutorily exempt. The individual projects that are to be implemented pursuant to a regional transportation program are subject to CEQA, Nonconformance with the Congestion Management Program will jeopardize gas tax funds, For the City of Arcadia, the amount of these funds for the current year is approximately $235.000, I Mayor Ciraulo declared the public hearing OPEN, 4 4/5/94 I I RESOLUTION NO. 5780 (ADOPTED) OU317-!S? RESOLUTION NO. 5781 (ADOPTED) ;) 6.;.J ..::; -> 2. PUBLIC HEARING HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS (Methodist Hospital of Southern California) (APPROVED) {)~n.',;\~ RESOLUTION NO. 5786 (ADOPTED) (j .,- ;., . '> " 36:0109 Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, stated. in part, that she wonders what effect this might have on the Rodeffer quarry conditional use permit, She quoted Section 1. Land Use Analysis Program. contained in Resolution No. 5780, and wondered what impact the trucks traveling to the Rodeffer landfill would have on the County Congestion Management Program, and if the City would then be able to collect the $235,000, With no one else desiring to be heard. the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councllmember Harbicht and CARRIED. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No, 5780: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A lAND USE ANALYSIS PROGRAM PURSUANT TO STATE GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65089 AND 65089.3" The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5781: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA FINDING THE CITY OF ARCADIA TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089" It was MOVED by Councllmember Harbicht, seconded by Councllmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5780 and Resolution No. 5781 be and they are hereby ADOPTED, and that the City Clerk be DIRECTED to transmit a signed copy of Resolution No. 5781 to the Los Angeles, County Metropolitan Transportation Authority by May I, 1994. AYES: Councllmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: On October 20, 1992 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5700 authorizing the issuance of bonds to benefit Methodist Hospital of Southern California for the purposes of financing certain new improvements to the Hospital, and refinancing the bonds issued by the City to benefit the Hospital in 1987. The City issued bonds in 1992 pursuant to Resolution No. 5700, but only for the New Money Portion of the Financing. The Hospital determined that it did not wish to proceed with the refinancing of the 1987 bonds because interest rates were moving upward. Since the issuance of the 1992 bonds, interest rates have moved down, - and the Hospital is now'again requesting the City's assistance to allow the issuance of bonds to refinance the 1987 bonds. The Hospital has requested that the City issue bonds in the aggregate amount not to exceed $25,000,000 to refinance the 1987 bonds, and hold the requisite TEFRA hearing prior to consideration of Resolution, No, 5786 which authorizes the issuance of the subject bonds and improves various agreements to implement the transaction. Councilmember Harbicht stated that because of a business connection with the Arcadia Methodist Hospital. although having nothing to do with this particular matter, he will not participate in this public hearing or in the vote, Mayor Ciraulo stated that because of a business connection with the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, although having nothing to do with this particular matter. to avoid the appearance of impropriety, he will not participate in this public hearing or in the vote, The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No, 5786: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALES OF CITY OF ARCADIA HOSPITAL REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN 5 4/5/94 36: 0110 CALIFORNIA) SERIES 1994. THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE. LOAN AGREEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT. AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH", Mayor Pro tem Lojeski declared the hearing OPEN, Frederick C, Mever. Southern California Health Care Systems. 1300 East Raymond, Pasadena, stated, in part. that this refinancing of the 1987 bonds will have a potential to save the hospital and the community over $900,000 because the bonds issued at a 7,8% rate of interest will be refinanced at a mid 6% range. This is an advantageous time to seek the City's assistance in lowering their costs, Dennis Lee. President, Methodist Hospital of Southern California, I 300 West Huntington Drive, stated. in part, that he also wishes to expresss his appreciation to the City for its assistance. and for considering this matter as the hospital continues its efforts to provide service to the community, and particularly to lower ' the cost of health care. The are looking at any and all opportunities to help lower costs. This particular cost item is advantageous to the Hospital because it does not directly affect in any adverse way any patient care services. Brian Webley, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, 777 South Figueroa Street, the City's Legal Counsel in this matter, although being paid out of funding from the bonds. He briefly explained the mechanism of the federal tax law which provides that certain bond issues, if handled through a municipal entity, receive the benefit of being exempt from federal tax. This issue for the Methodist Hospital being done through the City of Arcadia. as a conduit issuer, will qualify to provide the Hospital with a low interest rate based upon the City's tax exempt status, The indenture documents set forth the terms under which the bonds will be paid, The obligations of the City to pay on these bonds is limited solely to its receipt of payments from the Methodist Hospital. The City is protected by that document. The loan agreement, which sets forth the terms under which the funds from the bond issue are loaned to the Hospital and repaid to the bond holders, also includes indemnification provisions which protect the City from liability. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, candidate for City Council, inquired how long the agreement for additional benefit to the City of free annual physical examinations for certain employees will be in effect. Staff responded that time period. will be finalized prior to the sale of the bonds. Mrs. Hofer suggested the Hospital give a 10% discount' to the citizens of Arcadia, Councilmember Fasching responded that the City has always had a good relationship with Methodist Hospital. In this instance. the Hospital is endeavoring to refinance bond indebtedness to save money, so it is good business on their part and on the part of the City to assist them. Attaching conditions such as a discount for services would not be good business or in the interest of good relations with the Hospital, It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching. seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED that the public hearing be CLOSED, I Councilmembers Fasching and Margett and Mayor Pro tem Lojeski commented on the good relationship that has existed during the years between the Methodist Hospital and the City, It was noted that the Hospital not only provides excellent medical services to the residents, but also provides a great deal of assistance in donating used equipment where it is needed, donating food to aid impoverished families. etc. They agreed that the City should provide assistance in this matter, 6 4/5/94 I I 3. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL PLNG.CMSN. DENIAL OF MC-94-001 (182 W. Camino Real Av.) (APPROVED) a, '70 <;..J ~ ]6: OlU It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5786 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Fasching, Margett and Lojeski None None Councilmember Harbicht and Mayor Ciraulo Consideration of an appeal to the Planning Commission's denial of MC 94-001 which requested height modifications for existing decorative front entry and walkway gates exceeding 4'-0. at 182 West Camino Real Avenue (Gaetano D'Aquino, applicant/appellant), The existing gates and lights were installed without Planning Divisiun approval, The Planning Commission in voting 5-0 for denial noted that the proposed heights were excessive, and there was no justifiable reason to allow the modification. The applicant has since removed the existing lights which were mounted atop 4' -0. posts at the entrance to the subterranean garage, The applicant also stated that he would not go ahead with plans for the proposed 6'-0. fountain sculpture, Mayor Ciraulo declared the public hearing OPEN, In Favor of the Aooeal Frank Gelalich, 1615 El Monte Avenue, stated, in part. that the gates are beautiful and there are other gates and fences in place around the neighborhood which also exceed the height restrictions. Ben Lun~rend. 125 E. Wheeler Avenue, Suite E-3, stated, in part, that there are several properties in the same area that have gates as high or higher than the one in question, The driveway gate in question is 5'-8. at the center only; at the outside less than 4', The walkway gate is 5' at the center; at the outside less than 4'. He thinks they are in good taste. John Vo~t, Architect, noted that the plans respected all City requirements. He supposes that Mr. D'Aquino looked at the house and felt that the slightly higher gate would be more appropriate. He agrees that it is appropriate for the size of the house. Steve Merriwether, 612 West Naomi Avenue, stated, in part, that Mr. D'Aquino has lived in the city for a long time. He built the gates merely because of the the aesthetic value in retation to the size of the house. In Oooosition to the Aooeal Connie Koch, 176 West Camino Real, stated, in part, that she would like to know the purpose of City building codes if they are not complied with, There have been numerous building code violations since the building was started. The gates are not in scale with the house, Also, the large mail box blocks the view of El Monte Avenue for cars coming out of the driveway next door. There are lights all around the house which are above the IS' level permitted. These lights completely floodlight her parents' house next door, There is also a speaker system outside the house and next to her parents' property. They have the noise factor as well as the light factor. They have not had any peace or quiet since this project started. Ms. Koch further stated that the wall. gates and subterranean parking garage are all in violation of City building codes. Councilmember Harbicht said that the wall and subterranean parking garage were constructed in accordance with the codes; the issue is the height of the gates, 7 4/5/94 4. PUBLIC HEARING DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE (9977 Las Tunas Dr.) (APPROVED) t?"~O -" ;:) ]6: 0112 In Favor of the Anneal Joe D'An2elo. 2814 Beach Street, La Verne, stated that the gate in question is transparent so people can see through it; also. the gate swings inward so does not obstruct the view, He thinks Mr. D' Aquino has followed the building codes in this constructi~n. No one else desiring to be heard. MOTION by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, Fasching. the hearing was CLOSED on seconded by Councilmember Considerable discussion among the Councilmembers ensued, Councilmember Margett noted that every few months there is a similar situation where plans and building codes are not adhered I to, It is his opinion that there should be an Architectural Review Board in tpe area. He thinks the people who live next door do have a safety problem in trying to get out of their driveway; staff should look at that, Councilmember Harbicht agreed that there are many examples of gates where the height does not comply with the building code. He does not think that. design wise, a gate on a 4' high fence that is higher than the fence is intrusive; it is not the same as having a 5' high fence. He feels the ordinance should be changed to permit a higher gate. Councilmember Fasching felt that perhaps gates should be looked at individually with plans for fences and gates approved by the Modificatio~ Committee during the permit process, He agreed that the safety factor at that corner location should be checked. He would also like to see a report regarding the height of the lights. Mayor Pro tem Lojeski did not think that in this matter there is any unreasonable hardship which would be prevented by denial of this appeal. It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett to CONTINUE this hearing until staff can evaluate and report on the safety factors related to the decreased visibility of the street and intersection from the next door property. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the appeal of the Planning Commissions's denial of requested mOllifications (MC 94-001) for gate and lamp heights exceeding 4'- O. at 182 West Camino Real Avenue; and that, based on the evidence presented, this approval will secure an appropriate improvement, prevent an unreasonable hardship, and promote uniformity of development. AYES: NOES: Ciraulo (Councilmember Mayor Pro tem hardship would I Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht and Councilmembers Lojeski and Margett Margett wished to continue hearing; Lojeski did not think any unreasonable be prevented,) None ABSENT: This public hearing has been scheduled pursuant to Section 4930,5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to allow the City Council to determine whether a public nuisance exists, and what action is ne~essary to abate a vacant inoperative service station at 9977 Las Tunas Drive. The service station has been vacant since August 31, 1993. The site was and still is enclosed by a chain link fence. and there is no evidence that the station will be operated in the near future. A representative of the property owner, Union Oil Company, advised that they were in the process of selling the property "as is". A notice of violation was mailed on October 19, 1993 to the Union Oil Company. As per the above Section 4930.5. a "Notice of Public Nuisance and Order to Abate" was mailed on March 22, 1994 to the property owner, Union 8 4/5/94 . I I MOTION RESOLUTION NO. 5777 (ADOPTED) i;'\',\ i\"': {I " 36: 0113 Oil Company of California, c/o Tax Division and Desai Union Service for the property located at 9977 Las Tunas Drive, Notice was also posted on the property, The property owner was notified of this public hearing, The Planning Department has received no response from them, Mayor Ciraulo declared the hearing OPEN, No one desiring to be heard. the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski. seconded by Councilmember Fasching, It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to determine that a public nuisance exists and ADOPT Resolution No, 5777 declaring a public nuisance and ordering the buildings and tanks to be removed from the property located at 9977 Las Tunas Drive' (Desai Union Service and Union Oil Company of California). and further AUTHORIZE the corrective work to be done by the City and collection of the cost for abatement. per Sections 9406.5, 9406,6 and/or 9406.9 of the Arcadia Municipal Code if the responsible party does not commence abatement of the violations within thirty (30) days of Council's action. Councilmember Margett thought these measures to be too extreme, in view of the fact that the owner is attempting to sell the property. He feels this is an injustice to the property owner. Councilmember Fasching agreed, and said that he would prefer that the City not get into the position of removing the underground tanks and possibly a soil cleanup, if possible. Councilmember Harbicht agreed that the Council wants the nuisance abated, grass and weeds removed, etc., but this does not necessarily mean that the building should be demolished, There is also the matter of removal of underground tanks. In the event this property should to be sold to another oil company, such removal might not be justified or necessary, Staff noted that the Section of the Municipal Code which pertains to abandoned gas stations is a separate section than that which pertains to unsightly conditions which may be considered to be a public nuisance on other properties, Following considerable discussion among Councilmembers, Mayor Pro tem Lojeski MOVED, and Councilmember Harbicht seconded a modification to the MOTION to modify Resolution No, 5777 to add a section stating the property owner has thirty days to abate the nuisance by cleaning up the property, after which the Union Oil Company must demonstrate to the Planning Department that they have the plans and wherewithal to keep the property in compliance with the City code, If they do this and clean up the property, they will be complying with the resolution. If the owner should fail to comply, at the end of the thirty day period, Section 2 will become operative which requires demolition of the building within thirty days, The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No, 5777: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CLEAN-UP AND REHABILITATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9977 LAS TUNAS DRIVE. ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA. AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO COLLECT THE COST FOR ABATEMENT. IF ABATEMENT AT CITY EXPENSE IS REQUIRED, PER SECTIONS 9406,5. 9406.6. AND/OR 9406.9 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE", AYES: NOES: Councilmembers Harbicht. Lojeski, and Ciraulo Councilmembers Fasching and Margett (They do not believe that government should be able to demolish the building after the sixty day time period even if abatement measures are not implemented.) None ABSENT: 9 4/5/94 FASCHING (Defense of City Council Policies) )()jo . c()'o f'OP MARGETT (Defense of City Council Policies) 1(13n ,-!)O "', (\ LOJESKI (D'efense of City Council Policies) 1030 ,.!)O N-l,; -- --.. ]6: 0114 MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Councilmember Fasching stated. in part, that he is responding to accusations which have been made by Arcadia Mayors and Others for Good Government. since many people do not know what to believe. No two people have control of Council -- it is a five member Council. The separation packages for the discharged employees did not amount to $300.000; it is $118.535 to the present time. The Acting City Manager has restructured several departments under his control, and this will result in considerable savings. He and Councilmember Margett voted against the additional four months severance pay requested by the former Planning Director, but it was passed by the three other councilmembers, He had also originally voted against a City automobile for the Planning Director, but that was passed also, With regard to salary increases, three people who voted for these contractual increases for Fire and Police personnel were then Councilmembers Young, Harbicht and Gilb. At Councilmember Fasching's request. the Finance Director stated that the mid-year financial statement indicated reserves in the approximate amount of $30.000,000. Of that about 39% or $11,700,000 are restricted by legal contractual requirements; 46% are designated funds meaning the City has plans for utilization of these funds in future years. He also explained the amounts of funds appropriated, but not yet spent, i. e. the Library 'renovation, Fire Station construction, etc. Councilmember Fasching pointed out that these funds were for facilities for the public benefit, This City Council is very responsible. sound and has great vision for the future of this City, If these individuals make such unfounded acquisitions, and alarm the citizens of this community. and put them in a position where they cannot trust their City Council, he will make reference to it at every opportunity, I Councilmember Margett stated, in part, that he concurred with Councilmember Fasching' s remarks. He is also concerned about the attacks on this Council by this destructive group of former mayors, This Council has operated prudently, worked diligently to correct past mistakes. He thinks it is an insult to the community to mail out untruthful accusations. In reply to the matter of debt and arbitrage, he stated that this Council has not borrowed money; floated bonds, speculated or try to profiteer from City funds. Approximately $500,000 were cut from last year's budget. Since Sacramento took funds from the City, Arcadia and all other California cities had to borrow or use reserves. This Council has not interfered with City policy. He wishes the best to the candidates for this upcoming election. Mayor Pro tem Lojeski stated, in part, that a group of former mayors have been agitating and confusing the citizens of Arcadia with untruths. They violated the rules and regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission by not filing as a political action group, until they were reported, He is also a former Mayor of Arcadia and he is appalled by these actions and is glad to say that he is not a member of that group, This City is going to prosper into the twenty-first century with a revitalized business district. No, 1 rated public safety and services, continuance of our beautiful community of homes, outstanding school system, improvements of infrastructure without any tax increases. We do not want this situation to separate our community; we must work together. The increased housing density south of Huntington Drive is only a concept; the zoning change has not been approved by this Council. As for the use of the reserve funds, cities have reserve funds in order to keep operating in dry periods. Arcadia was fortunate to have those funds available. There has been no significant increase in the hiring of City consultants, The City staff has not grown, The renovation of a business area on Huntington Drive was supported by the businesses in the downtown area, About $3,5 million dollars of the renovation cost will come from redevelopment funds for improvements, The funds for street and water improvements I 10 4/5/94 I I ALFORD (City Election Information) CIRAULO (Honoring Patricia Ann "Pann" Baltz - Outstanding Teacher) HARBICHT (Objection to Campaign Remarks) 1036 -~t' N':,I: FASCHING (Defense of City Council Policies) 1. ROLL CALL 2. 2a. MINUTES 3/15/94 (Withdrawn) 2b. MINOR AMENDMENTS TO REDEVELOP. BY-LAWS (APPROVED) 061iJ .30 31i: 0115 were already allocated, but the work was delayed until the final decision on the renovations so the streets would not be torn up twice, There has been no new furniture purchase for the Mayor's office, The funds spent for the Christmas flags and banners were small. Please do not allow the tactics of this group to erode confidence in this wonderful City. The City Clerk announced the election date, April 12 and encouraged the voters to vote on that day. If information regarding polling places or voting precincts is required, the City Clerk's office will be glad to provide such information, Mayor Ciraulo announced that Patricia Ann "Pann" Baltz, fourth grade teacher at Camino Grove Elementary School was selected as the Nations 1993 Outstanding Teacher by the Walt Disney Company. and was honored with a Mayor's Proclamation on December 7, 1993, On Friday; April 15 at 9:30 a. m. the Walt Disney Company will hold a celebration for Ms. Baltz. On behalf of the School District. the public is invited to attend. The City Council congratulates Pann on this outstanding achievement. Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part, that he is appalled that this City Council meeting has been turned into a political rally. The members of the Council have been using their position on this City Council and the opportunity to use the television coverage for campaign purposes, What was discussed here this evening was not City Council business, it was part of the campaign. Many charges and claims have been made during this campaign. The other nine candidates are not going to have the opportunity to come here and respond to the various things that have been said this evening. It is unfair to take time to respond and these councilmembers are thereby misusing the opportunity that they have to address these cameras to the detriment of the other candidates. During a political campaign, many things are said, claims made and the appropriate place to respond to those is on the campaign trail, not at the Council table. Councilmember Fasching responded that if the former Mayors had not sent out the literature, he would not have found it necessary to make an explanation. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo ABSENT: None CONSENT ITEMS Minutes of the March IS, 1994 adjourned and regular meetings - withdrawn It was MOVED by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE amending the Redevelopment Agency By-laws regarding meeting time; order of business; and creation of Deputy Executive Director position. as set forth in staff report dated AprilS. 1994, AYES: Agency members Fasching, Harbicht. Lojeski. Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: 11 4/5/94 3. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY & CLAIM SETTLEMENT (117 N. Second Av.) (APPROVED) f)C;feJ.il.(b 4. ADJOURNMENT '. l. MINUTES ]/15/94 (Withdrawn) 2. ~s It) - 3. RESOLUTION NO. 5783 7,) (Cable TV Rates & Charges Regulation) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 5782 (J >... (; ,') ( , (Non-disposal Facility Element Adopted) 5. ADVERTISE ,,/-..,,1- FOR BIDS (Re-roofing Council Chamber Job No.546) ]6: 0116 The Agency began the acquisition of the properties on the Northwest Corner site in September, 1989, Based upon negotiations with Mr, Robert Willson, owner of the industrial property and his representatives. the parties have reached tentative agreement on the issues of valuation of the real estate. furniture/fixtures/equipment, goodwill. costs of litigation and interest. subject to approval of the Agency Board and approval of the Court. This final payment is approximately $210.519,49. includes interest to April 8, 1994, It was MOVED by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the payment to Hill Farrer and Burrill Trust Account on behalf of Robert C. Willson, Shirley J, Willson, and Willson Scientific Glass, of the amount of $210.519,49; said amount to be increased I by daily interest amounts if the agreement is not concluded by April 8. 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, AYES: Agency Members Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., April 19, 1994. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS Minutes of the March 15, 1994 adjourned and regular meetings - withdrawn. Considered separately (see page 13) ADOPTED Resolution No. 5783: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROCED!JRAL AND SUBSTANTIVE REGULATIONS TO REGULATE BASIC TIER CABLE TELEVISION RATES AND CHARGES". ADOPTED Resolution No, 5782: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NON-DISPOSAL FACILITY ELEMENT AS REQUIRED BY PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 41730 ET,SEQ." I APPROVED plans and specifications for re-roofing the City Council Chamber Building. Job No. 546, and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids, 12 4/5/94 I I 6. APPROVED USE OF CITY SEAL (Neighborhood Watch Prog.) O<-"(?<3\," 2. RESOLUTION NO. 5778 & AGREEMENT CITY/SCH.DIST. (Arcadia High School Baseball Field Lighting) (Application for Grant Funds) 07 <10.':h It'lL! ) \ 1. RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROG.CONSULTANT (Withdrawn) 2. TRANS- PORTATION ISSUES REVIEW (CONTINUED) c.JS",J.51lj ]6:0117 APPROVED use of the City seal for the purpose of promoting the Neighborhood Watch program as specified in staff report dated March 28. 1994, ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HARBICHT AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht. Lojeski. Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: In response to questions from Councilmember Margett. staff responded that on November 3, 1992, the voters of Los Angeles County approved Proposition A, Under the formula outlined in Proposition A. Section 8(b)(1). the City of Arcadia is entitled to $522,083, These funds may be used for capital outlay projects to acquire, develop, improve or restore real property for parks and recreational purposes, At the March 23, 1994 City Council Study Session, staff was directed to prepare an application for grant funds from the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District for the Arcadia High School baseball field lighting, Staff explained the utilization of the funds. It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the agreement between the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Unified School District of Los Angeles County for the construction. maintenance and joint use of the baseball field lighting at Arcadia High School for school and recreational purposes in a form approved by the City Attorney; and that Resolution No, 5778: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM FOR ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL FIELD LIGHTING" be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: CITY MANAGER Recommendation to retain a Public Relations firm for the Residential Recycling Programs (withdrawn) The Congestion Management Plan (CMP) is a state mandated program which became effective with the passage of Proposition 111 in June. 1990, The CMP was created to address traffic congestion by linking land use. transportation and air quality decisions, The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was designated as the Congestion Management Agency for Los Angeles County. The CMP statute has five elements which are described in staff report dated March 21, 1994, Cities have significant CMP implementation responsibilities which are also described in staff report dated March 21. 1994. The Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) which includes the Regional Mobility Element (RME) is a program implemented by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to allow local governments working with SCAG and their subregional organizations to meet federal and state mandates, consistent with agreed upon regional goals, The Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) is a South Coast 13 4/5/94 ]6: 0118 Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) program designed to reduce emissions in a four county region. This is in response to federal and state requirements mandating compliance with ambient air quality standards by the year 2010, One of the elements which directly affects us is the development of a mobile source control strategy which reduces vehicle trips and vehicle miles travelled, By July 1 of this year the City must develop a program consisting of strategies named Transportation Control Measures (TCM's) to meet our trip reduction target and submit a letter of commitment to the SCAQMD. I; the City does not adopt its own transportation control measures, the SCAQMD will implement their own regulations. The City will be required to make more aggressive measures on our community than if the City implemented its own TCM program, Pursuant to City Council direction in February 1993, the City has been actively pursuing a policy of trying to extend the Blue Line from downtown Los Angels to Sierra Madre Villa Avenue east through Arcadia, Since this position was adopted, the "decision making landscape" for rail construction in Los Angeles County continues to change. While the pace of the light rail issue has slowed down in recent months. staff continues to explore all options to acquire the light rail extension through to Arcadia. It is important for the City to reaffirm its position of support of a light rail extension through Arcadia as the "decision making landscape" in rail construction constantly changes, Currently there are six bus lines traversing Arcadia, four are provided by the MTA and two by Foothill Transit. Currently staff is working with Foothill Transit to improve the lines and possibly to add additional lines in the City of Arcadia. Staff has formed a transportation team to work on these issues. Specific details on each of the programs will be presented to the City Council in the near future. The new traffic congestion and air quality requirements are complex and have created too many issues for staff to effectively respond to with a high level of expertise. As a result the team is researching the possibility of retaining a consultant to assist in the coordination and implementation of these programs. The team expects estimated price of the consultant to be between $30,000 and $50,000. The cost of the consultant would come from restricted air quality (AB 2766) funds which are distributed annually to the City by the SCAQMD based on population. No general fund monies would be expended to pay for the consultants. Councilmember Fasching stated, with regard to retaining a consultant in the matter, the recently organized San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments was formed and dues paid for the purpose of extending help to all the member cities to alleviate individual expense for such state mandated requirements. He would like to continue this matter and direct to staff to explore and report on the possibility of assistance from this local organization, especially in the matter of preparing the necessary reports. Councilmember Harbicht does not think the light rail through Arcadia will happen. There are not enough people who will ride on it. It has been reported that this is the worst possible area to promote rail traffic because the area is so spread out and there are so many central points, rather than one central point, This not cost effective. It might cost Arcadia up to twenty million dollars before it is finished, and he thinks the money could be better spent. He is not in favor of supporting the extension of light rail transportation from East Pasadena through Arcadia. Councilmember Harbicht is not in favor of retaining a consultant. He thinks it would be better for staff to just meet the minimal requirements of preparing and filing the forms, 14 4/5/94 I I I I l. ORDINANCE NO. 2000 (ADOPTED) 08;)I:J-..;)0 2. RESOLUTION NO. 5779 (ADOPTED) " ]6:0119 Councilmenber Fasching reminded him that these state mandated requirements have fines if the City does not comply, He agrees with hiring a consultant, The Air Quality Management District provides the money for the City to do this, He does agree that the Council of Governments should be contacted for all available information on assistance. Councilmember Margett agreed with Councilmember Harbicht, It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to CONTINUE the transportation issues item. and DIRECT staff to contact the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for information and assistance and return a staff report, AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski. Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney stated, "before Council takes action on Item No, 1. I would like to respond for the benefit of Council to the statement from the California Grocers' Association. In that regard, I would like to say that there have been two public hearings on this subject which have been fully noticed. Additionally, the ordinance before you tonight was introduced at a prior meeting, Additionally, the subject matter of this ordinance has already been acted upon, approved and agreement implemented with the City of Monrovia and the City of Duarte who have also taken such action, Also, certain legal commitments are now predicated upon the adoption of this ordinance, I would recommend against any deferment or continuance, There is nothing to preclude staff from opening a dialogue with the California Grocers' Association. There is a possibility of some adjustment, after conferring with Duarte and Monrovia. I recommend adoption of Ordinance No. 2000: "AN ORDINANCE OF ,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING PART 3 TO CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE V TO IMPLEMENT AND PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR A COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM". It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Hargett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2000 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. After discussion with the representative from the California Grocers' Association and staff, Councilmember Fasching determined that the City would not at SOme time in the future impose costs for the audit and reporting on those businesses who chose to opt out of the City recycling progr8lll unless such matter is discussed at a public meeting. The City has to be sure that such outside plans are effective because of state mandated requirements. The only way this can be accomplished is by receiving quarterly reports from those businesses which opt out of the recycling program, AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski. Margett and Cirualo None None NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No, 5779: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA. CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AS ADEQUATE FOR C,U,P, 92-003 A PROPOSED INERT LANDFILL (INCLUDING THE OPERATIONS PLAN) AND THE RECUMATION PLAN AT 12321 LOWER J ,'.../f!, 15 4/5/94 3. RESOLUTION NO. 5785 (ADOPTED) !?V[O .I() fhh .', I MARGETT I (In Memory of John Maulding) MARGETT (In Memory of Mary Catherine Holman) LOJESKI (In Memory of Tom Rose) ]6: 0120 AZUSA ROAD AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM". It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Lojeski. seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No, 5779 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Fasching. Lojeski, Margett and Harbicht None None Councilmember Harbicht (He was not present at the public hearing on this matter.) The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5785: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-003 (INCLUDING THE OPERATIONS PUN) AND THE REClAMATION PUN FOR A PROPOSED INERT UNDFILL AT 12321 LOWER AZUSA ROAD. WITH FINDINGS". I It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski. seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5785 be and it is hereby ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Fasching, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None Councilmember Harbicht (He was not present at the public hearing on this matter,) ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Margett: "I met John Maulding when he was the Executive Secretary of the San Gabriel Water Association, and also with the Watermaster of the San Gabriel Valley. I knew him only a year, but he was one of those people that you felt you had known for a lifetime. He helped to found the Association of Groundwater Agencies. John served in many capacities on boards and commissions including the Upper San Gabriel Water District and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. John Mauling received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the California State University of Long Beach. John passed away March 19. Mr. Maulding is survived by his wife, Frances; daughter, Janet Ceasor; and granddaughters Michelle and Heather Ceasor." Councilmember Margett: "Mary Catherine Holman passed away on March 21. Mary was a long-time Monrovia resident and was active in a number of area groups including Monrovia Hospital Guild and was very involved in the Immaculate Conception Church and other philanthropic organizations. Mary is survived by her husband of fifty-three years. Dr. Darrell Holman of Bradbury whose medical practice was in Arcadia prior to his retirement, They have eight children: William, Mary, James. David, Philip, Christopher. Steven and Robert, Also survived by twenty grandchildren and a sister. Rose Virginia, Mary was described as a strong Catholic who did volunteer work while raising a family, Services were held on March 25 at Immaculate Conception Church in the City of Monrovia." I Mayor Pro tem Lojeski: "I discovered this morning that someone had passed away who had been a long-time supporter of the City of Arcadia. He was one of those gentlemen who was always there; always ready to help out, particularly when we lived for several years in the Oaks part of Arcadia on Hacienda. He sold his home on Hacienda and moved to the City of Sierra Madre to a condominium, Tom Rose passed away, I understand. on April 1, I don't have any of the details." 16 4/5/94 I I CIRAULO (In Memory of Lillian V. Mnoian) ADJOURNMENT (Apr.19.1994 7:00 p.m.) ATTEST: ]6:0121 Mayor Ciraulo: "I also would like to adjourn the meeting in memory of an individual. Lillian V, Mnoian who passed away March 14. She was an Arcadia resident for forty years and had been active in the Republican Women's Club. The Arcadians, Methodist Hospital Auxiliary, Altrusa and Friends of the Library. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-two years. Paul Mnoian, and is survived by three sons: Ed, Jim and Ernie; nine grandchildren; one brother and one sister, Services were held on March 18 at Rose Hills Cemetery." I adjourn the meeting in memory of those individuals. At 11:23 p, m. the City Council meeting adjourned to 7:00 p, m,. Tuesday, April 19, 1994. in the City Hall Council Chambers for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the Council and the Redevelopment Agency. and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel. litigation matters or evaluation of properties. m~/J~r Mary B. ung. May 17 4/5/94