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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Nov.4, 1986)
(APPROVED)
ORO. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
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PUBLIC
HEARING
(Zone Change
607-611
W. Dua rte Rd.)
(APPROVED)
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA RFDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
NrVEMBER 18, 1986
The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop-
ment Agency met in a regular ,session November 18, '986 at 7:30 p. m.
in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
Monsignor Charles Donahue, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church
City Manager George J. Watts
PRESENT: Counci1members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, lojeski and Young
ABSENT: None
On ~lOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by touncilmember Gilb
and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of
November 4, 1986 were APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Counci1member Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Chandler
and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only
and tnat the reading in full be waived.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Young presented Bob Wieland, Resolution No. 5327, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA COMMENDING
BOB WIELAND FOR HIS EFFORTS TO END WORLD HUNGER". Mr.. Wieland spoke
about his experiences and the gracious welcome he 'had re'ce.ived in
all his travels across country and the joy he felt in completing
the New York Marathon.
Consideration of a zone change from R-1 (single-family residential)
to R-3 (multiple-family) at 607-611 West Duarte Road (Goldrich, Kest
and Associates, applicant). The applicant has filed an
app1 ication for a zone change from R-1 (single-family r,esidentia1) to
R-3 (multiple-family residential) on the property at 607~61l West
Duarte Road. The subject site is currently developed with the
Utter McKinley Mortuary. The Planning Commission at its October 26,
1986 meeting voted 6 to 0 with one member absent to recommend approval
of a zone change to R-3. It was the consensus of the Commission that
the zone change would bring the area into consistency with the general
p1an designation of "mul tiple-family" residential. Staff report was
presented and a Nega:ive Declaration has been prepared. It' was noted
that this hearing is in regard to change of zone only. The Conditional
Use Permit is now before the Planning Commission. The f,indings of the
Commission will be hefore the Council at a later date. Persons who
are in opposition to what will be built will have an opportunity to
s?t~ak ilt that time. COllncilmember Harbicht said that if the
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PUBLI C
HEARING
{Street Light
Installation
Job No. 581)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5328
(ADOPTED)
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zoning were to be changed there would be a little island left next
door of R-l zone. Staff replied that they did not have a way to,
know whether or not the zone change would be approved for that parcel.
Request to change that zone would be left to a future developer.
Mayor Young declared the hearing open.
Mannie Aftergut, Associated with Goldrich, Kest and Associates, was
present to answer questions, if any.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
~lY Councilrr:ember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED.
It was the consensus that the zone change is appropriate and it was
then MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Counci1member
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the zone
change from R-l to R-3 be APPROVED; approve and file the Negative
Declaration; find the zone change will not have a significant effect
on the environment and direct the City Attorney to prepare the appro-
priate ordinance.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
On January 21, 1986 the City Council, after petitions from property
owners and public hearings, authorized the Superintendent of Streets
to construct lighting improvements (street lights) on Harvard Drive,
Laurel Avenue, Forest Avenue, Arcadia Avenue and Walnut Avenue
(portions). All in accordance with the Improvement Act of 1911. This
work has now been completed and a summary of the cost was submitted
by staff along with the properties which will benefit, and the prop-
erty owners' share of the cost... The City will pay 75% of the instal-
l at1 on and the property owners will pay 25% plus 100% of the future
power and maintenance costs through annexation-'to thel ighti'ng -Ma-in-
tenance District. It was noted that funds were advanced from Capital
Outlay Fund to pay the property owners' share of the construction
cost.. these funds are to be repaid to the City through assessments
levied against the benefitting properties. The cost will be entered
on the County Assessment Roll and collected together with all other
taxes against the property.
Mayor Young declared the hearing o~en a~d Art Becker, 800 North Second
Avenue (corner Forest Avenue and:5econd Avenue) witn an-idaress-of
201 East Forest Avenue also, said in part that the light will not
benefit his, location as the trees hide it.. he felt he should not be
assessed for something from which he would not receive any benefit..
He said that there is an intersection light at the subject corner and
his property is illuminated. Mr. Becker was advised that a petition I
had been signed by about 60% of the residents requesting the street
lights... and that all residents shared in the Lighting District and
the light would generally benefit the entire area and all residents.
NJ one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED.
The Director of Public Works then read the titles of Resolution Nos.
5328 and 5329 as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 5323 entitled:
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5329
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PUBLI C
,HEARING
(Modification
Industrial
, Bldg., 153
, LaPorte)
,( APPROVED)
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PUBLIC
HEARING
(Variance
for use of
tempora ry
mob il e offi ce)
(622 East Live
Oak)
(APPROVED)
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THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMININ~ THAT THE PAYMENT OF
CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 MAY BE MADE
IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS (VAR IOUS LOCATIONS)!'.
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RESOLUTION No. 5329 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE COST OF THE
INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS AND ASSESSING THE COST AGAINST THE
ADJACENT PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 (VARIOUS
LOCATIONS)" .
It, was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution Nos. 5328
and 5329 be and they are hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chander, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
Consideration of modification requested for a proposed industrial
building at 153 LaPorte (William and Sue Hynek, Jack and Beverly
Miller, applicants). The applicants propose to construct a single
story 2,500 square foot office/industrial building. Ten parking
spaces will be provided at the rear of the site. The building will
cover 32% of the lot; a maximum lot coverage of 60% is allowed. The
proposal will meet or exceed all code requirements except for lot
size and front yard setback. Counci1member Lojeski inquired about
the trash enclosure structure - noted that it was open to the alley.
Staff replied that would be taken care of at the time of the plan
check and the trash area would be completely enclosed.
Mayor Young declared the hearing open. The architect for the project
WillS present.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Counci1member Gilb, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht and CARRIED.
It was then MOVED by Counci1member Gilb, seconded by Counci1member
Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the modification
at 153 LaPorte be APPROVED; that it will secure an appropriate improve-
ment; prevent unreasonable hardship and promote uniformity of development.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
Request for Building Code Variance (Section 104e) to permit the use of
a temporary mobile office trailer at 622 E. Live Oak Avenue (Fred
Bowden/Rancho Growers, Inc., applicant).
The temporary office trailer will be 12' x 60' and will be placed on
un zoned City-owned property which is developed with a wholesale plant
nursery. The applicant intends to use the office trailer for the
duration of the lease agreement with the City which expires June 30,
1988. Councilmember Gi1b was advised that there are no specific con-
struction requirem~nts and the skirting around the trailer would be
meta 1. '
Mayor Young declared the hearing open and Fred aowden, 4259 East Hunt-
ington Drive, Monrovia (the applicant) stated in part that the trailer
is a regular commercial office trailer and will be leased, and that the
latrine facilities would be the same as on all construction sites.
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6.
6a.
ROLL CALL
6b.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Nov. 4, 1986)
(APPROVED)
6c.
EMKA Y - ERN
IMPLEMENTATION
(APPROVED)
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Ko one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTIOK
by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and
CARRIED.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Counci1member
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the variance be
APPROVED subject to conditions outlined in staff report dated Kovember
18, 1986.
AYES:
N0ES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
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CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN OR[H: TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED,
the Minutes of the meeting of November 4, 1986 were APPROVED.
The Exclusive Right to Negotiate (ERN) with Emkay requires that several
studies, reports or documents be prepared. These are Environmental
Impact Report; Reuse Appraisal; Financial Analysis; Title Report; and
F~ir Market Value Appraisal Update. Requests for proposals or bids
have been prepared and distributed. Results are set forth in staff
report dated November 18, 1986.
It was MOVED by Member Gi1b, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that the Agency authorize the Executive
Director to execute and implement the studies, reports and analysis,
including the contingency costs with the following:
1. Atlantis Scientific for the EIR - not to exceed...... .$11 ,350
2. Taylor Dark for the Reuse Appraisal - not to exceed...$14,090
3. Katz Hollis Coren & Associates for the Financial
AnalysiS - not to exceed..............................$ 9,200
4. Ticor for the Title Report - not to exceed............$20,700
5. Olaf Olson for the Derby/Agency Fair Market Value
Update - not to exceed................................$ 3,450
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The Appraisal Group for the Derby/Agency Fair Market
Value Update - not to exceed. ..... ..... ......... ......$ 5,175
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
6d.
DESIGN REVIEW Proposed demolition of an existing two-story office building and ware-
(30 E. Santa house and construction of an 8,750 square foot general office building
Clara St.) at 30 E. Santa Clara Street.
(APPROVED)
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DESIGN REVIEW
(153 LaPorte
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TREE SALES
(322 E. Hunt-
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Gary Arndt, President, AF Inc., stated that he is the owner-builder;
the plans are 25% completed and they expect to break ground in February
198? He will comply with all conditions.
It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Harbicht an~ CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that the proposed development for 30 East
Santa Clara Street be APPROVED with the conditions outlined in .staff
report dated November 18, 1986.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chand1er"Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
Proposed demolition of existing Arnett Electric storage yard and con-
struction of a 2,500 square fOot office/warehouse facility at 153
LaPorte Street. Agency Member Harbicht inquired about Owner Partici-
pation Agreement. Staff explained the Owner Participation Agreement
ensures that, if the Agency at some future date wishes to acquire 153
LaPorte Street it may do so by voluntary purchase or otherwise. The
Agency could not be prevented by an owner from acquiring the site for
part' of a more intensive development. The Owners Participation Agree-
ment will be recorded against the property.
It was MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that the Agency finds this proposal to be
an exceptional circumstance under Section 423 and APPROVE this Variation
and Design Review of the Plans received by the Agency for 153 E. LaPorte
Street with the following conditions:
The applicant shall obtain all City modifications required and meet all
conditions required by the City Council; that the property owner execute
an'Owner Participation Agreement; that detailed landscaping plans be
provided for approval to the Planning Director and that the landscaping
and building premises be maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning
Director.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
Request from Frank Krafsky of Spokane, Washington, to lease a portion
of Agency owned property at 322 East Huntington Drive for the p'urpose
of selling Christmas trees. '
Frank Krafsky, Santa's Forest, Washington, was present to answer
questions. Member Lojeski inquired about parking for his customers.
He answered there are four spaces on Huntington'and six on the site
itself. Inquiry was made about painting trees on the site. l~r. Krafsky
stated that no painting or flocking of trees would be done on the site.
Some flocking would be done but it would be at another site and on an
"on request" basis only. Rent will be $500 for November 25 through
December 25, 1986.
It was then MOVED by Member Chandler, seconded by Member Harbicht and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency enter into a
Lease Agreement in form and content approved by Agency Counsel with
Frank Krafsky for the use of a portion of the property at 322 East
Huntington Drive for the period of November 25, 1986 through December
25, 1986; and that the Executive Director be authorized to execute the
Lease Agreement with the added provision that the lot be cleared off
and c1 eaned by December 25, 1986.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
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ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p.m., December 2, 1986.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Herb Fletcher, 175 ,1. Lemon Avenue, referred to an article in the
Arcadla Tribune (November 12) regarding the legal problems between
Arcadia and the City of E1 Monte. He thought that perhaps this
present animosity on the part of El Monte dates back to the time
when Arcadia annexed the land east of Peck Road... this may have I
been done to permit a gravel pit in the area. There is one landfill
already there... he felt the present City Council is not obligated
by precedent... that perhaps ft should take a long look at the action
taken by the City Council some 25 to 30 years ago... that if the area
is not important to the future of Arcadia and it could be determined
whether or not the area might be a liability and not an asset in the
years to come... for instance if a police car is sent to the area in
time of trouble... it takes a long time to travel the distance.. if
it were not in the City there would be more protection for other City
areas.
Marge Tannenbaum (from San Bernardino), asked the City Council to con-
sider the adoption of a resolution which would prohibit pets in the
City not being made available for laboratory uses by the Los Angeles
County Animal Control with whom the City has a contract. This would
allow the pets to remain in the mainstream and be kept in a separate
area. Pets are supposed to be kept by the shelter for three days in
order for their owners to locate them... and then be kept for another
48 hours for possible adoption. Unfortunately this is not always done.
Ev~n if the pet has a tag it is sometimes too late because the shelter
sends cards to the owners .... and this takes so much time. She noted
that there is currently an investigation going on by the County Counsel
which may result in a Grand Jury investigation of a charge that the
Director of Animal Control has offered to make pets available to a wide
range of shelter facilities. However, this is irrelevant to the re-
quest to keep the pets in a separate area. Mayor Young said the matter
will be taken under advisement.
Dan Querrey, 330 W. Longden Avenue, said in parb that he had just moved
into his new home... a fire hydrant has been installed in the parkway
in the middle of his property causing a great deal of inconvenience in
that parking on each side of the hydrant. was restricted by the first 15
feet on each side... he also felt it is an eyesore to see it in the
middle instead of on either end of the property line.
Considerable discussion ensued with the Director of Public Works ex-
plaining reasons for such place~ent.... also because, perhaps in the
future the property owner would want a circular driveway installed to I
which Mr. Querrey said he has no intention of installing a circular
driveway. In response to a question, the Fire Chief said in part that
the subject area was deficient... and the hydrant serves the entire
neighborhood not just one house.. it serves 250 feet in both directions...
however, the Engineering Department makes the final decision as to
location. The Director of Public Works said in response to a question,
that it could be moved, if Council so determines, at a cost of about
$1500 for material and labor. Councilmember Gi1b suggested that if the
owner desires at some future time to install a circular driveway that
the hydrant relocation be done at his expense.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the fire hydrant be moved
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ACCEPTANCE
Job No. 618
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CONTRACT
E1 ectroni c
Meter Reading
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PURCHASE
VEHICLE
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1847
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CLAIM OF
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to the property line with the stipulation that in the event the owner
installs a circular driveway and the hydrant has to be moved again that
the expense of relocating the hydrant be borne by the property owner.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler,' Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
Counci1~ember Gi1b
None
CONSENT ITEMS
ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the
contract for the work performed by Safety Striping Service, Inc., for
the application of traffic striping and pavement markings, Job No. 618.
Final contract amount of $15,729.33 is funded from the 1985-86 Public
Works Operating Budget.
APPROVED contract in the amount of $21,618 to Syscon Corporation; that
~jO ,000 be appropri ated fr'c.m the Water Fund to cover the cost of the
contract plus the purchase of an IBM-PC and the preparation of software
to interface with our mainframe ce'lT.puter; that any informalities or ir-
regularities in the bid or bidding process were waived and the Mayor and
City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute a contract in form approved by
the City Attorney.
APPROVED purchase of staticn wagon from Fou1ger Ford for a total amount
of $13,027.08, replacerr.ent of 1979 Chevrolet sedan for the Recreation
Department. Funds are in the Revenue Sharing Fund FY 1986-87 in the
an,cunt of $14,000.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY
COUNCILMEMBER GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HARBICHT AND
CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
P,BS ENT :
Councilmembers Chandler, Gi1b, H~rbicht, Lojeski and Young
None,
None
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Ordin~nce No. 1847, entitled: "AN ORDI~ANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOFMENT PROJECT".
It was t40VED by Counci1member Harbicht, secor,ded by Cour.cilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordirence No.
1847 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOE~, :
ABS ENT :
Counciln:embers Chandley, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Yct:ng
None
None
On recommen~aticn of the City Attorney, the claim of B. Creger was
DENIED on ~40TION by CouncillT.ember Gi1b, seconded by Couf1cilmember'
Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSHIT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
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CLAII~ OF
J. STRAUSHEIH
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CLAI~I OF
C. SCIUTO
(DENIEO)
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On rt'ccIT!melld~tion of the City Attorney, the claim of J. St.rausheim .
was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember' Harbicht, seconded by Council-
member Lojeski and CARRIED on rc11 call vote as fellows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chan~lEr, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
NonE'
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of C. Sciuto was
DENIEC on MOTION by Council member Harti cht, seconded by Mayor Young
ane' CARRIED on roll call vote as fC'llows:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chand1er"Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
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None
MATTERS FRO!1 STAFF
None
MflTlfRS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Referred to Chr,i ~,tinas Tree sales and wondered if permi ts cou 1 d be
issued only for non-profit agencies similar to Kare Youth League which
sells Christmas trees as a fund raising devicc,~ simila~r~to-the way"th~
permits are issued for sale of fireworks, ,which, incidentally, he said
he did not favor. Counci1member Gilt submitted in part that selling
Christmas trees is a very difficult business and not very lucrative...
for instance Gemco c1.ncelled its or'Ger for a large numt,er of trees this
year.. there rr,ay be a sun.lu~ of tr'ees this ,year.
Referred tc the matter of the ITIc,ving of the fire hydrant from onE'
location to another and was sorry to see that that ~as $1500 waited
of City money. Perhaps people could be reminded th2t, particu1ar'ly,
in a case like the or,e tc,rdght, ~'hen somet.hing is in construction more
follow u~' wc,uld have he1~ed so that public. money would not be wasted.
Said he had had a complaint about Go Go Liquors in that they h~d so
many little advertising signs on the front cf their store and 2sked
about tr.e sign ordinance regarding painting stor'e windo~'s,. St1',ff
replied that they could paint 25% of the window an" can USE 100% of
the window space for under 30 days. Staff will check into this.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., December 2,1986 in
the Conference Room to conduct the business cf the Council and Agency
and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation
matters and evaluation of properties.
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