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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Feb.18,1986)
(Mar.4,1986)
ORD. & RES.
READ BY ,
TITLE ONLY
CLOSED
SESSION
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PUBLIC
HEARING
LA. 86-1
(Design
Resolutions
for R-O and
R-l a rea s)
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MINUTES
, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 18, 1986
The City;Cbuncil of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop-
ment Agency met in a regular session March 18, 1986 at 7:30 p. m. in
the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
Pastor Bee Neufeld, Arcadia Congregational Church
Councilmember Gilb
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18, 1986 and the Adjourned
and Regular Meetings of March 4, 1986, with corrections'on pages 2 and 5
as noted by Councilmember Young, were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilmember
Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Hannah and CARRIED. '
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only
and that the reading in full be waived. ';
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The City Attorney stated that at the pre-meeting this evening, the
Council adjourned to a Closed Session pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown
Act, Government Code 54956.8 to discuss and give instruction on matters
regarding property and acquisition on East'Huntington<and the Southside
area. '
Consideration of Text Amendment 86-1, adding' to and amending Sections
of the Arcadia Municipal Code pertaining to the "0" Architectural Design
Zone procedures and the consideration of revised Design Resolutions for
the existing R-O and R-l zoned areas governed by Homeowners' Associations.
Staff report presented. Councilmember Gilb made inquiry as to the time
period involved in the notification. Staff replied that it was three
working days, Discussion as to whether or not this was sufficient time.
General agreement that it was.
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Mayor Pellegrino declared the hefring open.
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Steven y. Phillipi, 804 Balboa Drive, representing the Santa Anita Village
Association was present to urge support for this Text ,Amendment. He
felt that the proposed ordinance would standardize forms and procedures.
Councilmember Gilb again inquired about the time factor. It'was suggest-
ed that the homeowner might include a self-addressed and stamped envelope
with the application which'would facilitate the notification process.
Discussion whether contractor or homeowners should be notified. Consensus
was that homeowners should be the ones to be notified since contractors
might not transmit notifications quickl~. Mr. Phillipt stated that
this would be an extra burden on the Archtitectural Review Board.
Council member Hannah said he once had to wait 45 days for a decision by
an Architectural Review Board and thought perhaps they could raise the
yearly dues to cover the cost of mailing. Mr. Phillipi said staff was
not available to handle these matters and suggested agai~ that the home"
owner 1nclude a self-addressed and stamped envelooe to facilitate the
matter and fel: there W~s no problem with the three day fiil;e',,"cficd:
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PUBLIC
HEARING
Tent.Map
34067
(422 El
Dorado St.)
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Underground
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William W. Wyman, 507 Monte Vista, Chainnan' of the Architectural Review
Board of-the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association, said, in part, that
the Association was fonned January 31, 1963 to perpetuate deed restrictions.
He was a member of the first board and is still a member. There are no
vacant lots in the area and there are 766 homes. In 1985, 44 projects were
reviewed by the Board; this year, 15 were reviewed and approved; 2 were not
approved. 9 times out of 10, the site was visited by the Board. They have
no objection to the proposed 'Text Amendment; feel that it ,contains many g06d
features. As to notification, Mr. Wyman suggested that the owner submlt two
sets of plans, one of which could be stamped and sent back for his own reco~ds
and infonnatioo ... no need for check list then. Mr, Wyman made an oral revlew,
of the diversified professions of the members of the Architectural Rev. Board.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on roll
call vote as follows: '
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
Councilmember Lojeski complimented staff members on this text amendment and
it was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Negative Declaration be
approved and filed; find that the Text Amendment will not have a significant
effect on the environment and direct staff to prepare the appropriate ordi-
nance for introduction... also to include the time period for notification
within three working days and that the name of the governing body will be
inserted in t~e resolution.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
, None
None
Consideration of Tentative Map 34067 for a proposed 5-unit residential
condominium at 422 El Dorado Street (Jim Kuhn, a~plicant).
Staff report presented.
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard,
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember GiTb, seconded by
Councilmember Young and CARRIED.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council find that
the evaluations of the environmental impact as set forth in the initial
study are appropriate; that the project will not have a significant
effect on the environment and that the' Negative'Declaration be approved
and filed; that the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions
for its design and improvement, is consistent with the Arcadia General
Plan; that the discharge of sewage from the subdivision into the public
sewer system will not violate requirements prescribed ,by the Calif9rnia I
Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region; AUTHORIZE the
Director of Public Works to approve and execute the subdivision agree-
ment; and that the proposed project be APPROVED, subject to the conditions
of approval set forth in the staff report dated March 18, 1986.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
Engineer's Report on Underground Utility District No. 11, Huntington
Drive from Santa Anita Avenue to Second Avenue. Staff report presented.
In ~esponse to a question as tO,why this project could not be completed
untll Feb~uary 1987, staff replled that other projects were under way
before thlS one and also that, due to consideration of the merchants and
businesses in the area, they di~ not plan to be working on the project
durlng the month of December. tven though the alley involved would be'
passable, it would be an inconvenience to the businesses. Staff stated
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5283
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5a.
ROLL CALL
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11INUTE
APPROVAL
(Feb .18, 1986r
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AHENDMENT
TO ARA
GUIDELINES
ISOLUTION
. ARA-94
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this has occurred previously and the merchants objected to the time
frame. Councilmember Hannah said that he thought Home Savings & Loan
would also be affected during that period.
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open.
Bill Connolly, 21 South First Avenue said, in part, that he wanted to
inquire if there was going to be an assessment for the property owners
in the area for this undergrounding. Staff replied that there would not
be any assessment. Mr. Connolly also inquired about the possible
elimination of a light standard at the entrance to the alleyway near his
business. He w~s informed that the light standard was already on the
underground conpuit and would not be affected.
No one else desiring to be heard, the public hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and
CARRIED.
Councilmember Hannah then read the title of Resolution No. 5283, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE C!TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 11".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5283 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED
the Minutes of the ReQular MeetinQs of February 18. 1986 and March 4,_.J986___
were, APPROVED.' ,
Consideration of proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Agency's
Relocation Guidelines. Agency staff presented and read the title of
Resolution No. ARA-94 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY GUIDELINES GOVERNING RELOCATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS AND
TENANTS WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ~REA", which amends the
existing relocation guidelines by incorporating certain text changes
recommended by Port and Flor which brings the guidelines into conformance
with State Law and Guidelines!
It was MOVED by Member Gilb-, secohded' by Member Lojeski and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. ARA-94 be and it is
hereby ADOPTED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
, None
None
The meeting adjou~ned to 7:00 p. m., April 1, 19B6
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HEARINGS
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COUNCIL RECONVENED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Stella Ross, 355 W.1Longden Avenue, read a prepared statement (on file
in the office of ' the City Clerk)with regard to a matter brought up at
a previous Council meeting regarding the "English only" question in
Arcadia. This was later reviewed by the Arcadia Tribune which printed
a letter Ms. Ross had written to the Editor. Ms. Ross felt that she had
been misquoted. She objected also to the Tribune's phrase "heat~d'_de_bil.:t:.~"-___I
to describe the discussion in the Council Meeting. She felt this was not
the case. She referred to several comments on the, compaign statements of
one of the candidates for office of City Council Member and gave a
biographical sketch of her early life as the daughter of emigrant parents
... commenting that the prejudice against the emigrants is unjustified.
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, spoke about the recent hearing
before the City Council regarding the Public Storage building to be
constructed near the El Monte/Arcadia boundary. Suggested that perhaps
this area of Arcadia was not a viable part of Arcadia itself -- perhaps
it should be annexed to El Monte, Also suggested that the Council meet
with El Monte Mayor McMillan,who spoke at the recent Council meeting"
and try to work out some of the differences existing between Arcadia and
El Monte, especially since there is discussion regarding the possibility
of a dump site at the gravel pit area in the near future. If this should
pollute the water to the south of Arcadia, then Arcadia would be at great
risk. Reiterated that the property in that area is not an integral part
of Arcadia.
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Bill Connolly, 21 South First Avenue, asked for a clarification of "0"
overlay to the C-2, C-2H, CPD-1H, M-l, R-3H and R-3HP zoned properties
in the Downtown Revitalization Study area. Council suggested that he
contact the Planning Department staff for definitive information in this
regard. Councilmember Lojeski stated that the staff had made presenta-
tion to the Downtown Business Association and none of the businessmen
in the area had responded. Mr. Connolly stated that there were a number
of absentee landlords, Councilmember Gilb also stated that it was frustrat-
ing when staff tried to explain these matters and no one was present.
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Harold Ellis, 1504 S. Eighth Avenue, presented a petition signed by
residents on Eighth and Tenth Avenues regarding a master plan to increase
the minimum lot size in the area to guarantee the maintenance of the
large lots in the area since many of the lots are horse property. The
residents felt that this would eliminate differences in the future between
horse owners and non-horse owners. Councilmember Gilb felt the petition
should go to the Planning Commission for review and study and made a
MOTION to accept the petition. This was seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
CONSENT ITEMS
The proposed zone change to add design "0" overlay to the C-2.
C2H, CPO-1H, M-l, R-3H and R-3HP zoned properties located within..- the
Downtown Revitalization Study area, and estabfishing design regula-
tlons and design process applicable to the area was scheduled for a
public hearing on APRIL 1, 1986.
The Appeal filed by Harvey Heather of the Planning Commission action of his
application concerning the construction of his home and pool at 210 W.
Orange Grove Avenue was also scheduled for a public hearing on APRIL 1,
1986.
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SALARY
RESOLUTl ON
AMENDED
POLICE & FIRE
DEPARTMENTS
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WATER
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On recommendation of staff, the Salary Resolution was authorized for
amendment to revise the pay range for Senior Steno Clerk to that of
Senior Typist Clerk from $1516-1843 per month effective June 22, 1986
to $1591-1935 per month. It was noted that the pay range for Senior
Steno Clerk in the Police Department is 5% below that of the Senior
\ypist Clerk and this will correct the inequity; and the correct current
, ,salary for the position of Communications Supervisor in the Fire Depart-
, ment will be reflected in the amendment from $1913-2325 per month to
$2009-2441 per month effective June 22, 1986.
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Councilmember Hanhah inquired why this had not been presented to the
Personnel Board.Staff detailed the reasons why it was not necessary,
Councilmember Hannah inquired if this salary structure would apply to the
person next occupying this position, Staff explained that they had
flexibility in the matter. Councilmember Hannah reiterated that these
matters should go to the Personnel Board,
f AUTHORIZED an appropriation of $451,005 from the Water Fund to
3 '('(2 cost of leasing water rights from the City of Sierra Madre and
'~/J replenishment water assessments for the Fiscal Year 1985-86.
pay the
to pay
8d.
AWARD OF
CONTRACT
JOB No. 586
Vernon
Paving
Co. f /L/&br3
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AWARD OF
CONTRACT
JOB No. 546
BURCH'
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GROUP W
CABLE
(TABLED)
Council received the results of bids received and the recommendation
for the resurfacing of streets, Job No. 586 and awarded the contract
to Vernon Paving Company in the amount of $146,611.85; appropriated
$165,000 from State Gas Tax Funds to cover the cost of construction,
engineering, inspection, contingenices and contract amount; all
informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process were
waived and the Mayor and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute the
contract in form approved by the City Attorney.
Council received the results of bids received and recommendation for'
construction of relief sewers at various locations, Job No. 546 and
awarded the contract to Burch Engineering Construction, in the amount
of $102,700; appropriated $158,000 from the Sewer System Service Fund
to cover the cost of engineering, inspection, utilities relocation,
contingencies and the contract amount; that any informalities or
irregularities in the bids or bidding process were waived and the Mayor
and City Clerk were AUTHORIZED to execute a contract in form approved
by the City Attorney.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER
LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE
AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
C!TY MANAGER
Request from Group W Cable, Inc., for the City's consent to a change
in control of Group W Cable. This is in accordance with Section 7,
Subsection B, Change in Control of the City's Franchise which requires
City Council consent if 25% or more of the ownership of Group W Cable
changes.
The stock of Group W Cable is being purchased by a consortium of five
1 ~cable companies. Daniels and Associates is intended to operate the
(/ ...,tIArcadia system. Information on the time and date when Daniels will be
f purchasing the Arcadia system was not indicated and, as a result, there
is currently no certainty on the specifics of who would be legally
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GREENLEAF
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TRANSFER
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OROINANCE
NO. 1831
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accountable for the Arcadia system after the sale of Group}1 takes
place. Council member Gilb felt he needed a great deal more infonnation
and that this should be tabled until' some answefs are forthcomin9. Council
agreed. He also inquired about the time element and the penalty for non-
performance on time, He said he has been noticing numerous dishes which
people are purchasing as an alternative. Councilmember Young said it
was a shame since the installations in the southern area of the City
had been proceeding well. Staff replied that they were on schedule,
Mayor Pellegrino commented on the installations in the southern area
and stated that as a matter of record, he wanted the Cable W Company
to keep to the schedule,
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Request of Greenl~af Nurseries to transfer lease of City property at
620 East Live Oak,to Greenscapes Nursery. Staff report presented
recommending denial of lease transfer on the grounds that the present
lease is due to expire in December 1987. Staff felt that a new lessee
would put pressure o;,'the City to extend the lease. The City Attorney
stated, in part, that he did not have reservations -- document could be
transferred and time of expiration of lease would be the same.
John R. Stothers, 622 East Live Oak, stated that his lease is clear as
to terms and restrictions. No reason for any pressure to extend lease.
He could not see any problems for the City, That it is not financially
feasible for him to continue. Greenscapes would take over operation and
it would not be necessary to remove equipment -- it will be turned over
to Greenscapes. Mr. Stothers would be able to move off property much
more quickly than if he would have to dispose of it. Councilmember Gilb
said, in part, that Council had no way of knowing what it would want to do
in December 1987 '" that the area looked green and attractive now and
probably would continue to be so when Greenscapes took over. He could
not see any reason not to transfer the lease with the condition that it
expire on the original expiration date; there would not be any money for
re 1 oca t i on, etc.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Hannah
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the request of Greenleaf
Nurseries to transfer lease of City property at 620 East Live Oak to
Greenscapes Nursery be APPROVED under conditions as outlined by the City
Attorney as to expiration date, and all other conditions pertaining
thereto.
AYES:
NOES:
A8SENT:
Council members Gil b, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented for the first'time, explained the content and I
read the title of Ordinance No. 1831, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 646 AND 650 WEST HUNTINGTON
DRIVE FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-O & D (PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY)".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Gilb
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1831 be and
it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
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RESOLUTION
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DISCHARGE
MORA TOR IUM
POll CE
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 5284, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
DECISION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 85-24 WITH CONDITIONS AND
FINDINGS".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5284 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers,Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
MATTERS FROM STAFF
With reference to Item No.4 in the NEWSLETTER dated March 13, 1986, Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works requesting the City's support
in asking the Senate for a two-year moratorium on the permitting of
municipal storm water discharges.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gi1b, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
ann CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Mayor be AUTHORIZED
to send a letter to Senators Cranston and Wilson urging such a two-
yea r mora tori um.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
Reo Item 5 of he NEWSLETTER dated March 13, 1986 - Arcadia Pol ice
Facility Addition/Alterations. Discussion ensued regarding the recommended
Request for Proposals. Councilmember Gilb inquired of Police Chief
John~on if he was of the opinion that the $300,000 budgeted for this
project would be adequate. Chief Johnson replied that it would ...
this would provide sufficient space for the near future -- five or six
years. 8eyond that, he could not predict. Councilmember Lojeski inquired
if this would allow enough room to accommodate the Reserve Officers. Chief
Johnson replied that it would, Councilmember Hannah suggested that the
RFP be submitted to local architects. City Manager replied that was
being done, Councilmember Hannah inquired if the City Engineering Depart-
ment could undertake some of these duties. Staff replied that they were
not able to design buildings,
Re It~m 13, Mar: 13 NEWSLETTER - reaardinq M-l Minimum Lot Size Requirement.
Councllmember Gl1b saId he would like to hold up that one for the time '
~eing. Councilmemb~r Young inquired if the lot size requirements presently
In effect were workIng all right? Staff ,eplied that it had been the
consensus of Council that this matter be reported upon since perhaps the
lot size requirement should be changed since Council continually gave
variances. Consensus was that this should be held over for the next Council.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
None
At 9:25 p, m., Council adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION pursuant to the
Ralph M. Brown Act 54957 to discuss personnel matters.
Counc~l reconvened and then adjourned at 10:15 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., April 1,
1986 In the Conference Room for the purpose of conducting the business of
t~e,Council and AgencY,and any Closed Session necessary to 'scuss personnel,
lItIgatIon and evaluatIon of properties \
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Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk
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