HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 19,1991
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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK
ROLL CAlL
DESERT STORM
HIGH SCHOOL
AUSTRALIAN
TOUR
AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC HRG.
T.P.N. 90-014
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SR.CIT'N CTR.
FURNITURE
(Item 7g Reg.
Mtg. Agenda)
M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 19, 1991
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in
an Adjourned Regular session at 7:00 p. m., Tuesday, March 19,
1991, in the Conference Room of the City Hall Council
Chambers.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb and Young
Councilmember Harbicht
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember
Ciraulo and CARRIED that Councilmember Harbicht be EXCUSED.
In response to the resolution adopted by Council, Colin
Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed his
thanks to the Council for their support of the servicemen in
the Persian Gulf war.
Council received the letter from the Chairman of the Arcadia
High School Performing Arts Australian Tour Group in
solicitation of funds to support to Australian tour in April,
1991.
Items 7a and 7b on the Regular Agenda this date to be set for
public h~arings on April 2, 1991.
Mr. Richard Diaz, representing the Livingston-Graham Company,
applicant, T.P.M. 90-014, announced that a continuation of the
public hearing scheduled for this evening will be requested
by the appellant, the City of El Monte. Mr. Diaz stated in
part that in the spirit of conciliation, without waiving any
of their rights, and to avoid a contest, Livingston-Graham
and the City of El Monte have reached at least an area of
potential resolution. The City Attorney advised that, for the
record, the request for a continuance of this public hearing
should be made at the City Council regular meeting this date.
In response to Councilmember Gilb's question, staff reported
that the furniture list for the Senior Center did not include
outdoor benches for the Dial-A-Ride and bus areas. Staff
noted the outdoor furniture will be purchased at a later date.
Mayor Young suggested also that a telephone be installed in
this outdoor area where people will be waiting to be picked
up. In further discussion of the furniture list,
Councilmember Fasching questioned the bid process as opposed
to the City purchasing this type of material on a direct
purchase basis. The City Attorney explained that most cities,
including Arcadia, have a purchasing ordinance to require
going out to competitive bid when purchases are over a certain
amount. This is not mandated by any specific state statute,
but it is encouraged. This is, however, a statute at this
time for Arcadia, and it is fairly typical of general law and
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SPRAY PAINT
U. S. FLAGS
WELCOME HOME
TROOPS RAlLY
ADJOURNMENT
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chartered cities. Councilmember Fasching remarked. that
furniture has a very large markup; manufacturers of a lot of
furnishinggare in North Carolina; it would save the City quite
a lot of money if some of the furnishings could be purchased
directly. If the City were not restricted, and did not have
to follow the bid procedure, the direct purchasing could be
looked into. Mayor Young pointed out that not every
manufacturer would have everything that is needed. Several
manufacturers would have to be consulted; upholstery selected,
etcetera; it would get difficult to coordinate.
In reference to the increase in spray painted graffiti in the
City, Councilmember Gilb attributes the increase of the
problem to the amount of publicity in the newspapers. In
response to Councilmember Gilb's question, Mayor Young said
that the membership of the San Gabriel Valley Association of
Cities had not discussed the possibility of requiring spray
paint to be kept under lock and key in retail establishments.
Councilmember Gilb suggested that this matter could be placed
on their agenda for discussion.
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It was the consensus of Council that a survey be made of
locations within the City where the flag of the United States
could be displayed on holidays and special occasions. Staff
will bring a report back to the Council.
Mayor Young reported that a citizen volunteer group contacted
her with a proposal to hold a "Desert Storm Welcome Home
Troops" rally on May 11, 1991. They are requesting that the
rally be held on the City Hall lawn. Further, plans call for
a gigantic American flag to drape over the front of the City
Hall. The event will be coordinated by the Board of Realtors
who, Mayor Young noted, are very willing to do whatever needs
to be done for this event.
At 7: 16 p. m. the City Council entered a CLOSED SESSION,
RECONVENED AND ADJOURNED sine die at 7:30 p.m.
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