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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 18,1991_3 I I 33:0164 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (June 4,1991) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED 1. PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE Z-9l-002 (From C-2 H & C-2DH to C-2 H 4. C- 2 DH 4 & C-2 DH 8 - Var. Properties. Downtown Arc.) (APPROVED) 05'tO.70 c..{ i - ,')();.). M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 1991 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 18,1991 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Dr. Alvin F. Desterhaft, Arcadia Presbyterian Church City Attorney Michael Miller PRESENT: Counci1members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb ABSENT: None On MOTION by Counci1member Ciraulo, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht and CARRIED, the Minutes of the meeting of June 4, 1991 were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1- member Young and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney announced that, "the City Council met in a CLOSED SESSION this evening pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6(b) to discuss with the City's designated representatives subjects within-ehe scope of representation concerning our negotiations with employees". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED that the procedural ordinance be WAIVED in order that Item 12d on this evening;s agenda which concerns alarm systems be taken under consideration following Item 4, Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for 1991-92. The Planning Commission at its ~2J 28, 1991 meeting voted to recommend approval of Zone Change 91-002, rezoning the following properties: Area 1) the Arcadia Lumber yard site: rezone from C-2H to C-2H4; Area 2) the Arcadia Post Office site and the remaining properties on the north side of Santa Clara Street east to First Avenue: rezone from C-2 DH to C-2 DH4; Area 3) the medical office building located at 65 North First Avenue: rezone from C-2 DH to C-2 DH4; Area 4) the Towne Center site: rezone from C-2 DH to C-2 DH8. 1 6/18/91 2. PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE Z-91-003 (Remov. "H" High Rise Overlay - Certain Prop. in East Arc.) (APPROVED) O':J8'O - 70 lQI-oo:.i 33:0165 In February, the Planning Department presented a report to the City Council which recommended that the "H" high rise zoning regulations be amended to create five high rise zoning overlays as noted below. The report further identified areas which were currently zoned high rise and recommended rezoning of these properties. The subject properties are identified in the report. The new "H" zoning overlays are as follows: Zone H4) four stories or forty-five feet; Zone H5) five stories or fifty-five feet; Zone H6) six stories or sixty- five feet; Zone H7) seven stories or seventy-five feet; Zone H8) eight stories or eighty-five feet. As a result of the new designations, all the existing "H" zoned properties within the City must be rezoned to reflect the new high rise zoning classifications. Mayor Gi1b declared the hearing OPEN. I No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht and CARRIED. It was then MOVED by Counci1member Ciraulo, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE and FILE the Negative Declaration and find the Zone Change Z-91-002 will not have a significant effect on the environment and DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES: Counci1members Gilb None None Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and NOES: ABSENT: The Planning Commission at its May 28, 1991 meeting voted 4 to 0 to remove the "H" high rise overlay from certain C-2 DH and C-2 H zoned properties located within the City's downtown area and from the multiple-family prop~rties located between Huntington Drive and Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue. In February, the Planning Department presented a report to the City Council which recommended that the "H" high rise zoning regulations be amended to create five high rise z~ning overlays. The report further identified areas which' were currently zoned high rise and recommended rezoning of these properties. The subject properties are identified in the report dated May 28, 1991. One of the major recommendations of the report was the removal of the "H" high rise overlay from existing "H" zoned properties which are not currently developed with high rise buildings, which are not under a single ownership and/or do not meet all of the minimum lot area and dimensional requirements as set forth in the high rise regulations. The subject areas are comprised of smaller lots which are under separate ownership. Because of the inadequate lot widths, depths and sizes, and separate ownerships of the properties, there is limited potential for high rise development. In reply to a question from Counci1member Harbicht staff replied that if the high rise overlay is removed, the height limit will be that which is in the C-2 zone, three stories or forty feet; R, two stories or thirty five feet. I Mayor Gi1b then declared the hearing OPEN. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE and FILE the Negative Declaration and FIND that 2 6/18/91 I I 3, PUBLIC HEARING VAR. TO BLDG. CODE (Portable Buildings to Arcadia Christian School - 1900 S, Santa Anita Av.) (APPROVED) 05",;),0 -10 (qOO .s 5(},(d'f" I)" ff' "..:':'':'. .- 33:0166 Zone Change Z-91-003 will not have a significant effect on the environment and DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance. AYES: Counci1members Gilb None None Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and NOES: ABSENT: Mr. Willis E. Fagan, A. LA., 5738 N. Agnes Avenue, Temple City, has requested, on behalf of the Arcadia Christian School, a variance from Section 8621 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, to allow ACS to move portable buildings from outside the City of Arcadia to their school site at 1900 S. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia. In 1981 ACS leased existing school facilities from the Arcadia Unified School District. The facilities included all the permanent structures, two portable buildings with two classrooms each, and two quonset huts. Recently, the Arcadia School District inspected the portable buildings and quonset huts and posted them as not meeting current earthquake safety standards. The School District has no budget for the renovating or replacement of these non- conforming portable units, and thus has opted to leave them where and as they are. The School District has, however, given ACS approval to add portable units on the site as necessary. ACS is requesting the City's approval for moving up to nine portable buildings to the site; three to be placed on the site at this time; and up to six at a later date. Mayor Gi1b noted that the buildings have all been fire sprink1ered and have been approved by the Fire Department. Mayor Gi1b declared he hearing OPEN. Shir1ev Thomas, 1850 Louise Avenue, stated, in part, that she is present to say that she lives behind the school and is concerned about the increased noise if these buildings are placed on the property. They have a small back yard and experience a lot of noise from the children as well as band practice and automobile traffic picking up or dropping off students. In response to a question from Counci1member Harbicht, Mrs. Thomas pointed out the location of her home on the map. ' Ra10h Thomas, 1850 Louise Avenue, stated, in part, that his concern is with the three buildings proposed to be installed immediately which will be just outside his kitchen. He feels the buildings could be moved further to the east. There is a building there now which is a1m9~ falling down and a Scout House which is boarded up and perhaps they could be moved and the replacement building placed behind the church property . Lorraine Herbert. 1841 Louise Avenue, stated, in part, that she also has a very small back yard. The school is very noisy. There are produce deliveries made early in the mornings. The music practice is loud. Amv Liu, 1840 Louise Avenue, stated, in part, that the church and the school are so noise they have had to change their family room and dining room. Nadine Barnev, 1930 South Santa Anita Avenue, stated, in part, that she lives on'the other side of the school. She wonders why they do not use some of the existing classrooms on the site instead of moving in thl! portable buildings. Counci1member Young replied some of those existing buildings have earthquake damage and an asbestos problem which is the reason they are not used. 3 6/18/91 33:0167 Willis E. FaEan. Architect, 5738 N. Agnes Avenue, Temple City, stated, in part, the old buildings in quesiton have been posted as being unsafe for habitation. The School District does not have the funds to remove them. The problem with the two large buildings is that they are covered with asbestos; therefore removal would be an extremely expensive proposition, about $50,000 each. With regard to the noise problem, the buildings being there will create a buffer between the noisy playground area and those properties. The School Principal indicated that the school does not have a band. As far as the early deliveries are concerned, they are deliveries to the School District and have nothing to do with ACS. The reasons for the placement of the buildings is that they are clustered in such a way as to be easily accessible. They will be 60 or 70 feet from the property lines. Counci1member Young stated that the general kitchen for the Arcadia School System which I makes lunches for the grammar schools is located on this property. In reply to a question from Counci1member Fasching, Mr. Fagan said that with the exception of two small, high windows on the north, all windows and doors face south. Mr. Davidson, Principal, Arcadia Christian School, 6322 N. Provence Road, San Gabriel, stated, in part, that there is a traffic problem in the mornings with people dropping off students. They allow them to drive into the driveway. to reduce traffic problems on Santa Anita Avenue. In the evening all pickup is from First Avenue. Shir1ev Thomas, 1850 Louise Avenue, stated, in part, that there was music practice at the school in the afternoons. If they put the four classrooms so close to their backyard, they will have no privacy. She would like the classrooms placed elsewhere on the property. Willis E. FaEan, 5738 N. Agnes Avenue, Temple City, replied to Mrs. Thomas' question that the building could be moved, but that would mean moving the hard surface playground to the north and that would be a lot noisier than the buildings being there. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht and CARRIED. Counci1member Harbicht reminded Council that what is before it tonight is a zone variance to use the portable classrooms rather than permanent' classrooms. That is the only question before Council; not noise or traffic. He has sympathy for the neighbors, however there has bee~ a school on this property for at least thirty years or longer. He does not think adding buildings will make it any noisier; perhaps they will even be a buffer from the noise of the playground. He sees no problem with the temporary buildings. Councilmember Fasching concurred with Counci1member Harbicht's remarks. He thought the traffic situation with dropping off students in the mornings might be looked into. I It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED to APPROVE the request of the Arcadia Christian School for variance from the Building Code fo" . ,,.l, 0 " use of nine prefabricated buildings subject to the conditions outlined in staff report dated June 18, 1991; FIND that it preserves the public health, safety and general welfare; and DIRECT staff to prepare an appropriate resolution incorporating the Council's decision and findings in support of that decision. AYES: Counci1members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb None None NOES: ABSENT: 4 6/18/91 I I 4. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FY 1991-92 (APPROVED) O:::'~O- ~O ICICI/ _ q ,>I 33:0168 The City Manager referred to staff report dated June 13, 1991 which outlines staff recommendations for cuts in the budget of $500,000 in accordance with Council's direction. In addition, there is an addendum which basically adds $14,000 to the Recreation Budget because of increased campership this year. The Recreation Department will receive fees that off- set the expense. The list of budget cuts was considered one department at a time with department heads responding to questions, if any. Citv Council - Council agreed with the cuts indicated - $5,800. Citv Mana~er - Council agreed with the cuts indicated - $7,910. Citv Clerk - Council agreed with the cuts indicated - $6,019. Citv Attornev - Council agreed with the cuts indicated - $7,900. In response to a question from Counci1member Young, the City Attorney explained the index system which is going to be absorbed by the self-insurance liability fund. It is regulated by the City's excess carriers. It is a system which the City subscribes to which investigates claimants or people who litigate against the City to determine whether they have a habit of litigating against cities in other jurisdictions and sometimes it pays off to the City's benefit. Personnel - Council agreed with the cuts indicated - $3,950. General Citv - Council agreed that the Juvenile Diversion item of $14,000 be retained in the budget and that the We Tip item be taken out until an audit of their work is received when Council will reconsider it. Council agreed with the other cuts indicated - $35,875. Finance - Council agreed with the cuts indicated - $39,420. Police Deoartment - Council agreed that the Overtime for West Arcadia Band Review item of $7,310, Overtime for Patrol and High School Teaching Program item of $13,200, and Overtime Patrol item of $4,000 be retained in the budget. Council agreed with the other cuts indicated - $47,150. Fire Deoartment - Council agree~with the cuts indicated - $36,350. In reply to a question from Council, Fire Chief Gerald Gardner replied none of the cuts indicated would cause any problem with safety to the Fire Department or its members. Public Works - Council agreed with the cuts indicated - $115,453. P1annin~ Deoartment - Council agreed with the cuts indicated- $53,249. Recreati~" na".~rment - It was the consensus of Council that the Extermination Service at the new Community Center item of $2,400 and the Supervision of Eisenhower Park this summer item of $2,756 be deleted as indicated and the After-school Recreation Program item of $21,958 be retained in the budget, for a total cut of $5,156. Librarv - It was the consensus of Council that the Maintenance of Hewlett Packard Hardware item of $4,000 and the Funds for Signs item of $5,000 be deleted as indicated and that the 5 6/18/91 RESOLUTION NO. 5592 (ADOPTED) O.3:2D _';-0 IQQI-Q..1 PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE WAIVED (Pg. 1) 12d. ORDINANCE NO. 1942 ( CONTINUED TO JULY 2, 1991) 0'-:170-0.2 /: L~lr, \ _ _, .sy:-hn:." 33:0169 Library Technician position item be deleted, but the Librarian I position to be retained in the budget - total cuts $35,179. Mayor Gi1b declared the public hearing OPEN. Scott Downie, 1104 Rancho Road, asked numerous questions about revenue, the present situation with the race track, the Library, the Police station, etc. Staff responded that they would be glad ,to answer these detailed questions if Mr. Downie would come to the Finance Department. In reply to a question from Mayor Gi1b, staff replied that the total appropriations proposed for the FY 1991-92 are $22,130,000 and that $400,00 has been cut from that budget at Council's direction. Counci1member Harbicht stated that he thinks it important for I anybody who wasn't here earlier to know that Council has already had a budget study session and at the end of that session it was Council's direction that staff come back with recommendations for approximately a half-million dollars in budget cuts from the proposed budget. This over and above the changes made earlier in that budget session. Staff recommendations for those cuts have been discussed this evening. This was only a small part of the budget study: No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5592: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1991-1992 AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED THEREIN AS EXPENDITURES FROM THE FUNDS INDICATED". It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5592 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Counci1members Gilb None None Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and NOES: ABSENT: See Page No. 1 for the MOTION to waive the procedural ordinance to bring Item No. 12d forward on the Agenda. Council has had numerous complaints about false alarms and the Fire and Police Chiefs have been asked to report on this matter. I Gerald Gardner Fire Chief, stated, in part, that a uniform procedure is proposed that will regulate automatic alarm systems. Because the number of false alarms impact both the Police and Fire services, it is intended to reduce the number of alarms which will reduce the negative impact on Police and Fire services. Basi...',,:;,:;,j-, it is their position that, based upon past experience, 'this is a severe problem and some sort of corrective action needs to be taken. In one year over 2300 false burglary alarms tie up police officers for 1100 man hours; also while they are responding to these alarms, they are not available to respond to actual criminal acts elsewhere in the City.' In reply to a question from Councilmember Harbicht, Chief Gardner said that out of 2,632 alarms activated during a one year period, 98% were false. 6 6/18/91 33:0170 I Neal Johnson, Police Chief, replied in answer to a question from Mayor Gilb, that a robbery alarm is different from a burglary alarm in that someone activates the robbery alarm and this is a critical type of call; it cannot be cancelled; the Police always respond, probably with four or five units. Daytime commercial robbery alarms are responded to with probably seven or eight units; they are high risk calls; the Police respond with rifles, hand guns, etc.; they detain people trying to ascertain who has the weapons, etc. The City liability is great at this point. This what they wish to eliminate. Robbery alarms are usually connected with commercial establishments. In response to a question from Counci1member Harbicht, Chief Johnson said in the past two months they have received 70 robbery alarms and 815 burglary alarms. 98% of the robbery alarms were false alarms. In reply to a question from Mayor Gi1b, Chief Johnson agreed that there are some residential as well as commercial alarms to which they respond frequently and find them to be false alarms. Also in reply to Mayor Gi1b, Chief Johnson said the permit for the alarm does not cost the resident anything; it gives the Department a person to contact when they have problems as well as the name of the alarm company. In reply to a question from Counci1member Fasching, Chief Gardner replied most of the false fire alarms are caused by faulty mechanisms mostly in commercial establishments. Mayor Gi1b noted that the proposed ordinance would require a permit; commercial - $35 annually, residential - free; 3 responses per year, after the fourth response, $50; fifth and subsequent responses, $100 each; all false alarms which signal a robbery $200. In response to a question from Counci1member Fasching, Chief Gardner' replied that 65 different locations accounted for 40% of the alarms. These were repeat alarms. Mayor Gi1b announced this is not a public hearing, but Council would like to hear opinions of those who would like to come forward. Jim Helms, 2220 Sewanee Lane, stated, in part, that this ordinance is what he would call a revenue-raising and punitive ordinance -- to punish people for false alarms. These alarms are a deterrent to crime and people should not be afraid to use them. There are two reasons for false alarms - - human error and mechanical failure. To punish people for this is not getting to the root of the problem. What is needed is training for the people who are accidentally setting off these alarms. He recommends that instead of introducing this ordinance this evening, Council diTect staff to make a further study and come back with alternate suggestions. I Joseoh Marsa1ek, 240 Vaquero Road, stated, in part, that he had two burglaries at his home. He now has an alarm system. His experience with false alarms has been that either the family accidentally sets it off and the alarm company and police are called to cancel, or, more frequently, a system failure. He feels if Council is going to fine someone it should be the alarm companies and that every resident with an alarm system should have to have a maintenance contract with an alarm company. ";t' Arnold Frew, 1807 Eighth Avenue, stated, in part, that he feels this proposed ordinance discriminates against the homeowners. The majority of calls the police check are not the fault of burglaries or robberies, but rather because of mechanical failure of the security system and of the company in that they do not properly maintain the system. His contract calls for inspection every six months, but this is not done. Perhaps the fine should be directed to the alarm companies. If so, there would be fewer false alarms. 7 6/18/91 33:0171 William Wrieht, 2990 Lombardy Road, Pasadena, with a medical office at 301 W. Huntington Drive, stated, in part, that he is not responsible for Santa Anita Realty Enterprises. The people they hire for their maintenance service accidentally set the alarms off frequently. He has spoken to them many times, but it does not seem to help the situation. He does not want to lose his alarm system because of the stupidity of someone else, but is afraid this might happen if this ordinance is passed. Will Kinnett, address not given, stated, in part, that he thinks there is a double standard. If the alarm goes off and there is no burglary, it is a false alarm; if he telephones the police, it is not a false alarm. He is not giving his address because, if this ordinance is passed and he will be I fined for a false alarm, he will just turn his alarm off. Counci1member Harbicht noted there is no charge unless it happens more than three times a year. Michael O'Haver, 39 West Sycamore, stated, in part, that he is in favor of fining people who have numerous false alarms. Since he has had his alarm system, there have been three false alarms. In each case he called the alarm company and they came and replaced a part so it has not happened again. Gwen Zio1, 53 Christina Street, stated, in part, that if this ordinance is passed, it will deter the use of alarms. People will be afraid to use them. She urges Council to think about it. Jim Helms, 2220 Sewanee Lane, returned to 'read a section from the proposed ordinance which refers to Penal Code 211. Counci1member Young read a letter which one of the alarm companies had sent to their clients opposing this ordinance. Their interpretations were not entirely correct. Councilmember Harbicht said it is his opinion that if all penalties were eliminated, crime would increase. There is a need to address this particular issue with that in mind. This is a liberal ordinance -- it allows three false alarms a,year before there is any assessment at all. He realizes that mistakes can happen. However, who should pay for 2300 false alarms a year -- the taxpayers or those who cause the false alarms? He does not think it should be the taxpayers. A relatively small number of businesses and homes are accounting for a disproportionately large share of the false alarms. If there is a penalty, residents wh~have faulty alarm systems will see to the repairs. Commercial false alarms frequently are caused by lack of training for personnel; a penalty would encourage proper training. There are a couple of things he wou1d'like to see changed in the ordinance. He is not in favor of the registration feature. Perhaps government should not be concerned with who has or hasn't an alarm. He would prefer to allow residential robbery or panic button situations one false alarm before the penalty is imposed. He thinks it is fair to charge a $35 penalty for anyone who has more than three burglary alarms in a year. The false robbery alarms for commercial establishments can result in unnecessary dangerous si"~~tions when numerous units respond w!~~ ~'ns in hand. A fine of $100 will cause businesses to train their employees in this regard. Councilmember Ciraulo agreed. He feels there is a need for a false alarm ordinance. Greater clarification is needed. He would like to send it back to staff. Councilmember Young is in favor of the ordinance with a few corrections. Counci1member Fasching felt that with regard to the security systems, there are good and bad systems and some of them are not property maintained by the companies. He feels something should be done about false burglary alarms. 8 6/18/91 I I 5. Sa. RECREATION COMSN. (Wilderness 07q'o./c:Park Entrance Fees (CONT'D 1'0 July 16, 1991) I 5b. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS 0120 _ 10 o/{}.o. /0 01:20- 10 OI;)O.J() 33:0172 He is not in favor of the permits; he is not in favor of instituting monetary fines. From a legal standpoint, if we were in a position that, after four or five alarms from one individual, we could inform them that they would have to take care of the problem of the false alarms or the police would not respond and, therefore have the alarm company be responsible to inspect the system. We should not be looking at this as an income-producing situation, but in ,trying to solve a problem. He agrees it should go back to staff for further review. Mayor Gi1b feels the fine is a better way to go than to say that the police will not respond; they should respond no matter what it is. He is against the permits and the charge. With regard to the staff working with the alarm companies regarding the maintenance, he does not feel it is the job of government to interfere with private industry. He would like to see this ordinance go back to staff for revision. He would like to see three false alarms without penalty; fourth $50; fifth $50; and the sixth $100. Counci1member Harbicht would like to see the ordinance before Council at the next meeting with the permit requirement removed; better definition of the robbery button to exclude panic button situations; giving leeway of one false robbery button alarm in residential areas. He does not object to changing the penalty as Mayor Gilb suggested. He does not think more study is needed; this revised ordinance will accomplish what Council wants to accomplish. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the ordinance be revised as per Council's instructions for consideration at the July 2, 1991 meeting. AYES: Counci1members Gilb None None Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and NOES: ABSENT: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Commission regarding a request to charge entrance fees to Wilderness Park CONTINUED TO JULY 16, 1991. ARCADIA ' BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION Min Mey Chang was nominated by Counci1member Fasching to serve a full 4-year term to 6/30/95. Mary Hansen was nominated by Counci1member Young to be reappointed to a full 4-year term to 6/30/95. Gloria Vertz was nominated by Mayor Gi1b to serve a full 4- year term to 6/30/95. Homer Paulson was nominated by Counci1member Ciraulo to fulfill the unexpired term of Linda Daggett to 6/30/92. 9 6/18/91 O/!)o-~o o/[),o..j~ 0/:)0 '10 01 "h) '-Iv o/;}O ,'v 01;).0-<;;0 ()fJO.!0..;) O/'.IQ-60 0120 --0 33:0173 LIBRARY BOARD June Fee was nominated by Counci1member Fasching to serve a full 4-year term to 6/30/95. PARKING PLACE COMMISSION James Hanrahan was nominated by Counci1member Young to be reappointed to a full 4-year term to 6/30/95. PERSONNEL BOARD William Kern was nominated_by Counci1member Harbicht to be . ~>.,..;;to"!'t;-;c- , reappointed to a full 4"ye'a'c term to 6/30/95. George Fuson was nominated by Counci1member Young to fulfill the unexpired term of Bill Knight to 6/30/92. PLANNING COMMISSION Thomas Clark was nominated by Counci1member Ciraulo to be reappointed to a full 4-year term to 6/30/95: Robert Daggett was nominated by Counci1member Ciraulo to fulfill the unexpired term of Lawrence Papay to 6/30/92. RECREATION COMMISSION Dean Horstman was nominated by Counci1member Harbicht to be reappointed to a full 4-year term to 6/30/95. Sue Nevin was nominated by Counci1member Ciraulo to be reappointed to a full 4-year term to 6/30/95. SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION Donald Gathers, Isabel Hooton and Warren Shaw were nominated by Councilmember Ciraulo to be reappointed to full 2-year terms to 6/30/93. SISTER CITY COMMISSION cJ I:; () _ f 0 Peter Daily was nominated by Councilmember Fasching to be reappointed to a full 4-year term to 6/30/95. OldO- eO Vincent Burcham waE ---'~ated by Mayor Gi1b to be appointed to a full 4-year term to 6/30/95. ALL OF THE ABOVE BOARD AND COMMISSION NOMINEES APPOINTED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL. 10 6/18/91 I I I I 6. Ol.f:Jc;) - (,() T;-(!?( P"-'(J " rVaf'Jfl O~;K) bO 33:0174 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Judie Drauer, 939 Hampton Road, President, Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association, stated, in part, she was present to urge Council to adopt an urgency ordinance to prohibit the removal of all trees as described in the draft tree preservation ordinance, which was submitted to the Planning Commission on June 11, 1991. The Association requests the urgency ordinance be in effect for a six month period or until a comprehensive ordinance can be developed and adopted. Mrs. Draper related various situations occurring in the Upper Rancho area where oak trees have been removed and/or damaged with chain saws. Recently five oak trees were removed from a property on Fallen Leaf Road, a stop order was issued against the removal of any additional trees from, this same property by the Building Department. The owner then went ahead and removed two more oaks from the property just today. An interim ordinance is needed until the tree ordinance can be worked out and adopted. H. R. Stoke, 1040 Hampton Road, stated in part, that the trees specified' for preservation during the time in which the urgency ordinance is in effect are those trees set forth in the draft tree ordinance which was prepared at the direction of the City Council. The Association requests that until such time as a proper tree preservation ordinance can be prepared, all the trees described in the draft ordinance should be protected. This is the only way Council can adequately protect the interests of the City while the procedural changes are being made on the draft ordinance. The trees removed from the property on Fallen Leaf, Mr. Stoke noted, were not to be taken down under any circumstance, the removal was done in defiance to the Building Department stop order. This is the attitude the Association is finding in the community of the regulations and laws of the City. Mayor Gi1b polled the Council for their position in the matter of an urgency tree Qrdinance. Counci1member Ciraulo commented in part that he would like to see some sort of an urgency ordinance adopted. Counci1member Fasching noted that the original tree ordinance that was before the Planning Commission is being "dramatically pruned down and is coming down to some refinements now". The Planning Commission is on the right track. Consideration of the ordinance by the Commission has been put off for 30 days until the Commission meets with the homeowner associations. He believes the results of the,_Commission's efforts will produce an ordinance that is very liveable. Counci1member Young stated in part, that she is in favor of an urgency ordinance, otherwise, until the final ordinance is in place everyone will be cutting down trees. Counci1member Harbicht stated in part, that he is personally in favor of an ordinance to protect oak trees on the basis that they're part of the unique character of Arcadia. 'Further, he is in favor of an urgency ordinance declaring a moratorium on removing oak trees as defined in the draft ordinance. However, to include every tree that is included in the draft ordinance would be a case of overkill. At this point Mr. Stoke commented that Mr. Bob Lincoln of the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners Association had asked him to convey his interest, and support of his organization, in the request for an urgency tree ordinance. Counci1member Ciraulo commented that he would be in favor of the ordinance mentioned by Counci1member Harbicht except he would include all trees as the Planning Commission is working 11 6/18/91 33:0175 on that basis right now ... the indigenous trees ... not limited specifically to oak trees. Scott Downie, 1104 Rancho Road, stated in part, that there is a lot of confusion in the community over the tree ordinance. Some people believe that front and back yard trees are a part of the ordinance. He understands only front yard trees will be protected. And, in connection with small trees, he does not know from reading the ordinance what to do ... he is planning an addition to his home. Mr. Downie suggested that perhaps newcomers to the City are not comprehending the rights of the homeowner associations or the City's rights to protect endangered species. Further, maybe the City should consider asking the real estate people to advise buyers ahead of time of certain restrictions on properties. Counci1member Harbicht, to correct a misstatement, commented I that the draft ordinance very definitely affects oak trees and indigenous trees in back yards. A brief discussion ensued as to what is included in the draft ordinance and what should be included in an urgency ordinance. Counci1member Ciraulo then stated he would like to move to adopt an urgency ordinance for six months. For clarification, the City Attorney advised that the motion should be.. as direction to staff. Further, staff would have to bring the ordinance back to Council at the next meeting. The urgency ordinance will require four votes for adoption and staff will have to prepare all the necessary findings. Also, the Director of Planning may have some questions on the scope of the urgency ordinance. The Planning Director explained that "What was before the Planning Commission was basically oak trees; any size Eng1emann Oak; California Live Oak or Coast Live Oak and any other oak tree with a circumference larger than 38 inches. So there are really two types of oak trees ... the Eng1emann and then the California and Coast Live Oak of any size. And, you have other oak trees, which could be a Holly oak or some other oak tree larger than a 38 inch circumference. You also are dealing with certain indigenous trees, that being the California Sycamore, Blue Elderberry, Fremont Cottonwood, or willow with circumferences larger than 19 inches. And, lastly, we're dealing with any tree that'S of any species with a circumference larger than 38 inches if it's located in the front or street side on a corner lot. One point that was brought up before the Planning Commission that would be relevant to this type of moratorium is that there probably needs to be some minimum size, so. that if a person was picking oak trees out of his yard that are six inches high he doesn't go to jail. So there maybe should be some minimum size, a two-inch diameter, whatever works out, something like that, so a person can remove some very :ma11 trees." The possible regulations to include in an urgency ordinance were discussed briefly. Consideration was given to those who have trees for which the Planning Department has already given approval to eliminate an oak or other trees. The urgency ordinance would not affect this type of situation where approval has already been given. If other requests to remove trees are received after the urgency ,,;:;::~1ance is adopted, those persons would have to wait for a decision until after the moratorium has ended or the final tree preservation ordinance is enacted, suggested Mr. Stoke. The subject of a penalty clause in the urgency ordinance was considered. Mr. Stoke commented also that he did not know whether or not the City could fashion a requirement that a tree must be replaced. Further, that removal of a tree would be a misdemeanor for which there is a penal penalty. The City Attorney advised that the City would have to make removal of a tree a 12 6/18/91 I I I o t.{,;? (,# , ~t) 33:0176 misdemeanor otherwise the ordinance would absolutely have no teeth. The City Attorney went on to explain the misdemeanor process for infraction of the ordinance, and noted that a provision regarding tree replacement could be inserted also. And, a procedure can be written into the ordinance to cover those situations that may warrant consideration for construction projects. Councilmember Fasching commented in part, that since the permanent tree ordinance may be adopted in approximately two months, he believes the urgency ordinance should not get too broad; that the endangered oaks and other species of oaks should be protected rather than every tree. Councilmember Harbicht agreed with Councilmember Fasching, and, MOVED to DIRECT staff to bring back an urgency ordinance at the July 2, 1991 meeting protecting oak trees and indigenous trees as defined in the draft ordinance which ,was before the Planning Commission; and' to incorporate into the ordinance a process for the Planning Department and/or homeowner association approval, seconded by Counci1member Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Counci1members Gilb None None Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and NOES: ABSENT: Charles Brenner, 2519 Lee Avenue, resident and business owner in the City, stated in part, with regard to the alarm o~dinance, he had an instance where he ha4 three false alarms in one week at his place of business. The false alarms were caused by a truck pulling into his parking lot in the middle of the night. Things do happen and Council should keep this in mind when considering the alarm ordinance. Mr. Brenner then spoke to the matter of the spray paint ordinance; he has a hardware business; he did not receive any notification of the City's preliminary procedures. He pointed out that there is already a State law that he adheres to that specifies that a person has to be at least 18 years old to purchase spray paint. He is concerned that Council is now proposing to fine merchants up to $500 and six months in jail for not complying with a City ordinance. At his place of business the cashiers are instructed as to the State law requirements and they adhere to the law. Mayor Gi1b commented that if the ordinance is offensive and harmful to the business people in town, Council will change it. Harold Ellis, 1504 South Eighth Avenue, stated in part, he is present to address the spray paint ordinance ... Everybody is against graffiti ... he does not think Arcadia has a serious problem compared to some other communities. He believes it is foolish to think that putting the spray paint in a back room and locking it up is really going to do anything significant as far as resolving the graffiti problem. The ordinance would penalize the wrong people; if the City wants to do something serious about the graffiti problem, the City should go after the people who are putting graffiti on signs and walls and not the honest businessman who will have to pay the extra expense. Also, it will be an inconvenience to the public. Counci1member Harbicht commented in part, that to some extent he agrees with Mr. Ellis. However, graffiti is a significant problem in Arcadia and is becoming more so all the time. The City recently budgeted $25,000 for graffiti removal in Arcadia. Most graffiti is being done by minors ... they are stealing the paint. The ordinance would make the paint harder to steal. Counci1member Young noted that actually Arcadia is way behind most of the 31 cities belonging to the San Gabriel 13 6/18/91 7. 8. 8a. ROLL CALL 8b. MINUTE APPROVAL (June 4,1991) (APPROVED) 8c. ADJOURNMENT 9. 10. lOa. FINAL MAP 49423 (Residential Condominium - 1037 Sunset Av.) 0<;(,0- GO rr '-14<-/;"') lOb. ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT (Fire Sta.No.2 Design) 0730 _ <;'0 Iilr, Gr. f 10c. EQUIP. PORCH. (600 hp E1ec. Motor - Water Div.) o 3';0. ~O vJ/...; 33:0177 Valley Association of Cities, in adopting an ordinance to lock up or secure the spray paint Mr. Ellis responded, in part, that if Arcadia is going to require hardware stores to lock up paint then all residents who have spray paint at home should be required to lock it up so their children can't steal it. Mr. Brenner added that forcing him to lock up the spray paint would be a problem. He does not know how he is going to do it. He has a 24-foot gondola of spray paint in one area of his store and spray paint in other areas such as the automotive department, and striping paint is in with tools. He relies on his cashiers to control the sale of it. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb ABSENT: None On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED, the Minutes of the meeting of June 4, 1991 were APPROVED. The meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p.m., July 2, 1991. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED Final Map 49423 for a 7-unit residential condominium,. project at 1037 Sunset Avenue, filed by Kenneth A. Wi1ch and Associates on behalf of King-Fang Lai (owner/developer of the site). Approval on condition that all outstanding conditions of approval as outlined in the report from the Public Works Department attached to staff report dated June 18, 1991 shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. APPROVED Architect's Agreement between the City of Arcadia and the architectural firm of Wolff/Lang/Christopher for the design of Fire Station No.2. The Agreement provides for a fixed fee of $115,281.25 which is equivalent to 7.75% of the estimated construction costs; plus reimbursable expenses and a standard rate for any additional services. AWARDED contract for the purchase of a 600 hp electric motor to the McCalla Division of Layne-Western Company, Inc. in the amount of $31,912.75. Funds for the purchase of the electric motor were approved by the City Council at the January 2;,1991 Council meeting to be budgeted from the Water Facility Replacement fund in the total amount of $200,000.00 for the entire project. 14 6/18/91 I I r I I 10d. CONTRACT AWARD EISENHOWER MEM. PARK RENOV, - Job No. 665 o 7 f./O-I 0 G IJ e IlI.ClW (( J-J /} t,{,,'';; IDe. CONTRACT AWARD W~TERLINE REPLACEMENT - W. O. 690 09/~-Ar) &.;0 6 era 10f. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Electrification Peck Rd.Well - W. O. 693) 0-;'0 'h" (') WO 6'f.$ 109. RAYMOND BASIN LEASE AGREEMENT (Arcadia/Sierra Madre Water Exchange) 0&')(7 _ s-O .' 10h. TEMP.ST.CLOSURE BLOCK PARTY (Monte Vista Rd. fr.Volante Dr. to Catalpa Rd.) 0/<;'0 -;)0 101. PA t 1/( ( t, TEMP. ST. CLOSURE BLOCK PARTY (Magna Vista Av. fr.Ewe11 Lane to Lyndon Way) o I s'D . :.. tJ 10j. P 1" (,.' I ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (1991-92 St. Maint Prog. Job No. 664) . ~q~f). :() 33:0178 AWARDED contract in the amount of $49,770.74 to Mark Lockwood General Contractor for renovation of Eisenhower Memorial Park - Job No. 665. APPROVED appropriation of $6,800 from the Park and Recreation Facilities Fund to cover the City's remaining cost of the project; that all informalities in the bid or bidding process be waived; and that the Mayor and City Clerk Pkbe AUTHORIZED to execute a contract in the form approved by the City Attorney. AWARDED contract in the amount of $255,900 to Robert Brkich Construction Corporation for waterline replacement project - Live Oak Avenue from Baldwin Avenue to E1 Monte Avenue - W. O. 690. Funds are available in the 1990-91 Capital Improvement Budget for the construction contract, engineering, inspection and contingencies. All informalities in the bid or bidding process to be WAIVED and the Mayor and City Clerk AUTHORIZED to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. APPROVED plans and specifications for the electrification of the Peck Road Well - W _ O. 693. This consists of the installation of a 600 horsepower electric motor, a new motor control center and modification to the existing right angle gear drive well head. On January 2, 1991 the City Council approved an agreement between the City and the Southern California Edison Company to participate in the "Electric Motor Program". The Council also approved the appropriation of $200,000 from the Water Facilities Replacement Fund. The "Electric Motor Program" provides for Southern California Edison Company to reimburse the City $105,059 of the total project cost. The City Clerk is AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids. APPROVED the water exchange of 352 acre-feet with the City of Sierra Madre; ,AUTHORIZED the Mayor to execute the Raymond Basin Lease Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, subject to the City of Arcadia receiving 352 acre-feet of Main San Gabriel Basin Water from the City of Sierra Madre- and Metropolitan Water District's approval of Arcadia's subject lease; and AUTHORIZED payment of $115.00 per acre-foot to the City of Sierra Madre for transfer of 352 acre-feet to the City of Arcadia in the Main San Gabriel Basin. APPROVED request for temporary street closure for Fourth of July block party - Monte Vista Road from Volante Drive to Catalpa Road - July 4, 1991 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Permission subject to conditions set forth in staff report from the Public Works Director dated June 18, 1991. APPROVED request for temporary street closure for Fourth of July block party - Magna Vista Avenue from Ewell Lane to Lyndon Way - July 4, 1991 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Permission subject to conditions set forth in staff report from the Public Works Director dated June 18, 1991. APPROVED plans and specifications for the 1991-92 annual street maintenance program - slurry seal - Job No. 664. Gas Tax Funds in the amount of $150,000 are available in the 1991- 92 operating budget to finance this project. The City Clerk is AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids. 15 6/18/91 11. lla. METHODIST HOSP. AUXILIARY REQ. FOR USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER (DENIED) 01. ;' tlr;;" -:'0 Ho., /l 12. 12a. ORDINANCE NO. 1939 (CONT'D TO AUG.6,1991) 33:0179 ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE, APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CIRAULO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: . AYES: Counci1members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb None None NOES: ABSENT: CITY MANAGER Lewis Wa~man, Director of Community Services, Arcadia Methodist Hospital, 1602 South 10th Avenue, was present to explain that for many years the Methodist Hospital Auxiliary's Holiday Homes Tour Boutique and Tea has been held at Santa Anita Race Track. However; because of the expansion of the off track betting at Santa Anita, the Auxiliary has to look for an alternative location. They are requesting the use of li'jithe Community Center Building for this purpose. He went on to explain that this annual event has been a significant fund raiser for the benefit of the Methodist Hospital. In response to questions from Counci1members, Mr. Wagman replied that approximately 4,000 people attend the Holiday Tours; not all of them vis it the boutique, but because of space considerations at the Community Center, parts of the boutique would be conducted at tour,homes. Jerrv Collins, 'Recreation Director, replied to a question from Counci1member Harbicht that they do not at this time plan senior activities on the weekends; no use for evening or weekends 'has been planned at this point. I Considerable discussion ensued among Counci1members regarding the question of whether or not the Community Center is large enough for such an event as well as the problem of traffic, if the participants parked at the race track and found it necessary to cross two maj or intersections. It was the consensus of Council that because of the problems with the size of the operation which makes it too large for the Community Center; as well as the problems concerned with large numbers of people crossing two dangerous intersections while going back and forth from the parking areas, the request is DENIED. Council suggested that perhaps the Auxiliary could relocate this event to another area at the Race Track. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 1939: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A CHAPTER 9.4 (4940 ET SEQ.) TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STORAGE AND SALE REQUIREMENTS OF AEROSOL SPRAY PAINT AND DYE CONTAINERS BY ANY BUSINESS OR ESTABLISHMENT OFFERING SAID CONTAINERS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC". I It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember ,Ciraulo that Ordinance No. 1939 be ADOPTED. Councilmember Harbicht stated that, although he was very concerned about the problem with graffiti, the merchants who sell these products have some significant concerns and he would like to study this further. Counci1member Fasching also had concerns about the impact on the business people in having to lock up the spray paint. Mayor Gi1b agreed. 16 6/18/91 I I 12b, ORDINANCE NO. 1940 (ADOPTED) O.3StJ-~~ l2c. ORDINANCE NO. 1941 (INTRODUCED) 12d. ORDINANCE NO. 1942 (CONT'D TO JULY 16,1991) 12e. RESOLUTION NO. 5597 (ADOPTED) O:J ,,i( i . '-,':" 13. PLANNING DIR. (Tree Ordinance) 0'130 _ Hi 33:0180 The MOTION and second were then WITHDRAWN and staff DIRECTED to refer the matter to the Chamber of Commerce for further information; and TABLE consideration of the ordinance to the August 6, 1991 Council Meeting. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 1940: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING, DELETING, AND ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS TO ARTICLE VII OF' THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE (PUBLIC WORKS) PERTAINING TO VARIOUS FEES, DEPOSITS, LIABILITY INSURANCE AND SURETY BONDS". It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1940 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Counci1members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb NOES: None ABSENT: None The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 1941: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING' ZONE CHANGE Z-91-001, CHANGING THE EXISTING ZONING OF R-1 7,500 TO R-1 15,000 FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST PORTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA". It was MOVED by Counci1member Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED follows that Ordinance No. 1941 INTRODUCED. Cir,",u10, on roll be and seconded by call vote as it is hereby AYES: Counci1members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb NOES: None ABSENT: None Considered earlier in this meeting. (See pgs. 6-9) The City Attorney presented and ~~ad the title of Resolution No. 5597: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA IMPLEMENTING A STAND-BY POLICY IN THE WATER DIVISION AND GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT". It was MOVED by Counci1member Young that Resolution NO. Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows 5597 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Counci1members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb NOES: None ABSENT: None MATTERS FROM STAFF The Planning Director requested clarification on the proposed tree ordinance. As moved by Council, there was nothing addressing tree minimum size; there is no definition in the draft ordinance; no minimum size for the Eng1emann oaks and 17 6/18/91 14. FASCHING (Dog Droppings Ordinance) HARBICHT CIRAULO GILB (In Memory of Camilla Margaret Lynch) (In Memory of Marie Donnelly) 15. ADJOURNMENT (July 2, 1991 7:00 p.m.) ATTEST: 33:0181 the Coast and California live oaks. It was suggested it be the same minimum as for the oaks. Council is concerned with the large trees. Eng1emann oaks should not be cut down, no matter what size. Counci1member Young suggested the minimum be 4 inch diameter for the Eng1emann oaks. Counci1members agreed. The Planning Director also inquired how much trimming should be allowed. There is no direction for trimming. After discussion, it was Council's decision that staff skip the question of trimming for the emergency ordinance. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Request staff to proceed with ordinance requiring pet owners to clean up after their pets on City park properties. I Agreed with this suggestion. Agreed. "I would like to close the meeting in memory of two people who passed away -- residents of Arcadia. Camilla Margaret Lynch, a resident of Arcadia for many years, died June 4. She was a member of Social Service Auxiliary, Christ Child Society of Pasadena and Associates of Ca1tech. She, is survived by her husband, Thomas; four children; nine grandchildren and three sisters. Services were held June 10 at St. Rita's Church in Sierra Madre. Camilla was a very good friend of mine; she lived in my neighborhood for many years." "Marie Donnelly, a long time member of the Arcadia Republican Women's Club, died May 25 - - just two days short of her ninety-sixth birthday. She was a native of Missouri; spent forty years in Pasadena and her last nineteen years in Arcadia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Donnelly and is survived by her three children, Mar,cella Whitmore, Luella Seydewitz, and Jack Atkins; seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Services were hold on May 30 in A1tadena. I would like to close the meeting tonight in memory of Camilla Lynch and Marie Donnelly." At 10:30 p. m. the City Council ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., Tuesday, July 2, 1991 in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, I litigation and evaluation of properties. ~ Charles E, Gi1b, Mayor J 18 6/18/91