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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 6,1998 ,I I :1 , 0/10_ 5:'0 010(,_ q? 40:0001 C ( CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 1998 The Arcadia City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Council Chambers. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Kovacic, Kuhn, Young, and Harbicht ABSENT: Councilmember Chang (arrived at 6:06 p,m,) 1, 2. It was MOVED by Council member Young, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED to EXCUSE Council member Chang. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54957.6 to confer with City labor negotiators, Dan Cassidy and William R. Kelly, regarding Teamsters Local 911, AFSCME Local 2264, AFFA, APOA, Management and non-represented employees. At 6:04 p.m. the City Council RECESSED to the Closed Session which concluded at 6:55 p.m, The Regular Meeting RECONVENED in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Revereno Gary Clark. Christian Center of Arcadia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Police Chief Ronnie Gamer ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: 3, PRESENTATION (Arcadia Library Board) Of~O -":>0 4, Council members Chang. Kovacic. Kuhn, Young and Harbicht None Mayor Harbicht and Councilmember Kuhn, Council liaison to the Arcadia Library Board, presented each trustee of the board with the Mayor's Certificate of Commendation in honor and appreciation for their work in advising Council on mailers concerning the library, This unique board was created by the City Charter; it must work within the guidelines of the budget given by the City and is responsible for running the Library, Arcadia Library Board members receiving the award were June Fee, Jo Ann ScolI, Peter Ulrich, Jesse Vanlandingham, and Don Swenson. Chairperson. Mayor Harbicht thanked the board members on behalf of the citizens of Arcadia for the time and effort they put into the Arcadia Library Board, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None 116/98 40:0002 5, QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIU REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None I' ORD. & RES, READ BY TITLE It was MOVED by Councilmember Kuhn, seconded by Councilmember Young and ONLY CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read-by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. 6, AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Avedik Simonian, owner, Arcadia Auto Repair, 61 E, Duarte Road, wants to install a 20' X 30' cover over two hoists located at the back of his auto repair shop. Mr. Simonian explained to Council the steps he took to comply with City requirements, acquired an architect, and obtained financing for a $15,000 project; then receiving a telephone call from the City notifying him that he could not put the roof on. He stated the auto repair shop has been at same location for 50 years and he has owned it for 20 years; he believes the City may no longer want his business at this location and does not understand why the roof would not be approved. Mayor Harbicht asked the City Manager to investigate this matter and report back to Council. LVle Wilson, Arcadia resident, addressed agenda item 8d. this meeting. Mr. Wilson expressed his concern that Council have a full discussion on the matter of granting one (1) to four (4) years additional service credit for eligible retirement employees, He hoped the discussion would involve the total cost to the City, which jab classifications would be involved, why this is being offered, future savings to the City, and if the position vacated by the retiree will be filled, Mr. Wilson also addressed agenda item 9c,.this date, report and recommendation to I establish, retitle and revise positions in the Maintenance Services Department... again, expressing his concern that Council have a full discussion on the matter inciuding the total compensation package involved, total cost to the City, revisiting each reclassification in six (6) months. etcetera. Another concern expressed by Mr. Wilson was the cost the City is incurring to change the police vehicle color when the City has a fiscal problem, his belief the color of the vehicles does not necessarily increase the safety, of individuals, and resale value of a retired black and white police vehicle versus a retired police vehicle of any other color. 7. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS CHANG (Maintenance Councilmember Chang commended the Maintenance Services Department slaff for their SVC5, Dept. - . donation of forty (40) toys to the Children's Health Council for Christmas distribution 10 Toy Donation) local children. He expressed his pride in City employees who take their commitment and dedication to Arcadia seriously, (Arcadia Chinese American Assoc, B'fasl,) Dr. Chang announced that on Tuesday, January 6, 1998 members of the Arcadia Chinese American Association brought breakfast to the City Recreation Department and Library employees in appreciation of their hard work, (New Year's Resolutions/ Wishes) Councilmember Chang shared an editorial from the Pasadena Star-News regarding encouragement of civic resolutions for the new year, Dr. Chang expressed his 1998 New ResolutionslWishes: ...,to all Arcadians, a happy and prosperous New Year, you do not need to pay a higher utility tax; for the City government. be business friendly and run I 2 1/6/98 I I I KOVACIC (Ride Along with Police Department) (Arcadia T of R Assoc. and Arcadia H. S, Band) 40:0003 like private enterprise; for the City staff, no more layoffs; for my colleagues, Happy New Year, no more headaches in balancing the budget; for my family. bear with me again for another year; for myself, keep up the good job, be re-elected in April and continue serving the people of Arcadia; for the State government, return the excess money to the local governments; for the Federal government, keep up the good work to make our nation remain as the best country on earth." Mayor Pro tem Kovacic participated in the Police Department's ride along program on the evening of January 2, 1998 from 6:00 p,m, to 2:00 a,m. He encouraged others to participate; he felt it gave him additional insight for making the critical decisions Council must make, Mr, Kovacic expressed his thanks to Sgt. Bob Anderson whom he rode with , for eight (8) hours, Sgt. Dean Caputo, Watch Commander, and Sgt. Steve Fallavollita, all who were extremely helpful in arranging the ride along and making him as comfortable as possible, Mr. Kovacic reported it was a rather uneventful evening and that he was able to see the drug K-9 unit in action among other stops made by the unit in which he was riding. In response to Mr. Wilson's comments about black and white police vehicles, Mr. Kovacic stated in part that he would like the police chief to articulate the Cily's reasons for converting to the new color scheme, Mr. Kovacic extended his congratulations to the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Associa- tion and the Arcadia High School Band for their participation in the Tournament of Roses Parade and expressed his pride and honor to be an Arcadian, Mayor Pro tem Kovacic suggested that Council invite the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association President, Polly Schmutz, the Arcadia High School Band Director. Tom Landis, and the other directors to a future Council meeting to honor them and show appreciation for their efforts, (Library Coffee Mayor Pro tem Kovacic stated he felt the Mayor's idea of a coffee shop connected with Shop) the Library was a good idea and that Council should seriously consider the concept. The Library Board, Friends of the Library, and the Library Foundation all have contributed to make the Library what it is and are deserving of gratitude for their work. The coffee shop could be an excellent source of revenue for reinstating Friday Library hours. (New Year's Resolutions) YOUNG (New Year's Resolutions) (Metrolink Train) Mayor Pro tem Kovacic reported he reviewed his New Year's resolutions from last year, finding them to still be applicable, Revisiting those resolutions Mr. Kovacic, stated in part, they are to shop Arcadia whenever possible, the sales tax revenue is extremely important to the City; do not look to the City to solve all your problems, pick up trash, report graffiti, become an interested, active member of Arcadia's future; Arcadia is a diverse community, meet your neighbors, plan block parties, or other neighborhood events, set up neighborhood watch programs; get involved, there are many opportunities for civic involvement, there is a great need for volunteers, especially for the youth, senior citizens and the Library; support and promote school and community events, Councilmember Young wished all a Happy and Healthy New Year, Mrs, Young conveyed her resolutions for the new year, stating in part, become active as citizens of Arcadia; support all Arcadia activities; shop Arcadia to help make and keep it a strong community, Mrs, Young mentioned the long Metrolink Train parked in town on New Year's Day bringing people from the east valley area for bussing to the Tournament of Roses Parade and Football Game, This is a good community activity for Arcadia, 3 1/6/98 40:0004 (Water Quality Councilmember Young requested a follow up on the report of the Water Quality Authority Mtg. Authority meeting attended by Rita Kurth. Items discussed in that meeting were going to follow up) be pursued, Mrs, Young requested information on the outcome., (City & County Magazine Article) (EI Nino Workshop Jan. 28, 1998) I Mrs. Young commented on an article in the December issue of Citv & Countv magazine discussing the benefit of involving citizens in the budget review process. She suggested that some of the methods stated in the article used by other cities could benefit Arcadia, Councilmember Young announced the City will be sponsoring an EI Nino Survival Program on Wednesday,January 28,1998, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Participants will learn what they can do to prepare for the coming winds and rain, and what measures the City has taken to prepare for potential problems. KUHN (Library Coffee Councilmember Kuhn commented that the Library Board has the Library Coffee Shop on Shop) their agenda for future discussion, ' (Arcadia H, S, Band) (Christmas Tree Recycling) HARBICHT (State of the City Address- Feb. 4, 1998) Mrs, Kuhn expressed that she too was also impressed with Arcadia High School Band's performance in the Tournament of Roses Parade and is proud to be affiliated with that association, Councilmember Kuhn announced for those residents who still have their Christmas tree and need to recycle, the tree can be placed with other trash on the curb on their regularly scheduled trash pick up day prior to January 10, 1998. She reminded residents to remove all decorations and to cut trees over 5 feet tall in half for proper recycling. Mayor Harbicht announced the first State of the City Address for 1998 will be broadcast live on cable television the evening of February 4, with rebroadcasts throughout the month of February, The Mayor will be presenting a synopsis of the past year, where the City is going in 1998, and how this will be accomplished, He encouraged all to view this program, I (Public Safety/ The Mayor announced the Police Department will be offering the citizens a discussion of Crime Prevention crime prevention and other aspects of public safety on January 22,1998, 7:30 p.m" in Discussions) the Council Chambers, He invited all to attend to leam ways to make homes and the community safe. The Police Department depends upon citizens to be their eyes and ears. helping to ensure a safe community, and are hopeful for a large attendance at this first discussion meeting. Future meetings and discussions will occur on a bi-monthly basis, (Audience Comments) Mayor Harbicht responded to comments and inquiries made from audience participants regarding salary, benefits and reclassifications. In part, he stated that confusion occurs when considering salary and cost of an employee to the City. Costs incurred by an employer over and above the salary paid is generally 30-35% which covers various employer taxes, health care benefits. retirement benefits. and other fringe benefits, The reorganization of the Maintenance Services Department on this meeting's agenda involves the elimination of one position (resulting in the layoff of one (1) person) which will save Arcadia tax payers $75.000 a year (salary and benefits). As part of that reorganization two (2) people will be assuming additional duties to fill in for the position eliminated, resulting in a minor job description change and a minor change in the compensation of about $5,000 a year (salary and benefits). The net savings to the City as a result of this reorganization will be $70.000 a year. I 4 1/6/98 '1 40:0005 8, CONSENT ITEMS 8a. MINUTES See page 5. (Nov. 25 and Dec. 16, 1997) (APPROVED) 8b. PERSONAL See page 6. COMPUTER PURCHASING PROGRAM (APPROVED) 03>'0.608c. 00.) ,- FRIENDS OF ACCEPTED a monetaI)' gift of $15,000 to the Arcadia Public libraI)' from the "Friends , c:;. 0' THE LIBRARY of the Arcadia Public libraI)'" for the purpose of funding the children's summer reading (Donation program and the purchasing of libraI)' materials. $15.000) I 8d. RESOLUTION NO. 6021 (Retirement Service Credit) (ADOPTED) See page 6. 8e. ACCEPT PROJ, 09ls..10 (12" Wtr. Line- Campus Dr. WO 698 & Replce. water valves. WO 607) I ACCEPT all work performed by P & J Utility Company as complete for the construction of the 12" water line on Campus Drive from Santa Anita Avenue to Holly Avenue, and the replacement of defective mainline water valves - work orders 698 and 607; and AUTHORIZE the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents subject to a retention of $39,709,00, THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS 8c, AND e, APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht None None 8a. MINUTES (Nov, 25 and Dee, 16, 1997) (APPROVED) It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic, seconded by Council member Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Minutes of the November 25, 1997, Adjoumed Regular Meeting, and 'the December 161997, Regular Meeting as amended, ' AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht None None 5 1/6/98 03'-(0 - ;;:;) (n.~~ i;) -' '1-, J 7:;CJ.-/ () 40 :0006 8b, PERSONAL In response to Councilmember Chang's inquiry about which employees would be eligible COMPUTER for this program, staff responded that not all employees us~ computers in their daily PURCHASING work, but it is hoped that all employees would be at least computer literate since all PROGRAM employees should have computer access, Therefore, this program would apply to all (APPROVED) employees, The program would not create a cost to the City since it is merely an installment loan program to be made available to the employees with repayment to the City through payroll deductions, I It was MOVED by Council member Chang, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the financing of the Personal Computer Purchase Program for computer equipment, initial software and accessories for City of Arcadia employees in the amount of $2,500,00 per employee per fiscal year; and, AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE said policy, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht None None 8d. RESOLUTION In response to Council's question staff responded, in part, that this resolution was NO, 6021 designed by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) which requires (Retirement identification of the employee classification covered by the resolution, rather than a Service Credit) specific employee; however, the staff recommendation does identify a particular (ADOPTED) employee. It was also stated that the resolution covers eligible members, who meet the conditions, must retire to be entitled to the additional credit which shall begin on January 7, 1998 and end on May 6, 1998, The City anticipates the resolution witl apply only to the employee specified in the recommendation which is covered in Section 3 of the resolution, I It was MOVED by Council member Chang. seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT Resolution No, 6021 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING' ONE (1) TO FOUR (4) YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht None None 9, CITY MANAGER 9a. PUBLIC The proposed Orange Grove Emergency Response Facility (ERF) is a planned project, TESTIMONY identified in the City's 1997-98 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), The project consists of (O,G, Emerg, the' construction of a metal frame (pre-fabricated) storage building, concrete storage Response bins. asphalt concrete pavement and area lighting within the existing Orange Grove Facility & Reservoir Compound, The purpose of the facility improvements is to minimize response Fire Station #3 time to disasters and emergencies in the northem area of the City by having designated fuel tank emergency response equipment and materials readily available in the immediate area. replacement) In order to comply with a state mandate, the project also includes the replacement of an (MOVE FWD. existing underground fuel tank with a new 2.000 gallon diesel above-ground fuel tank at WITH PROJ,) Fire Station #3, City staff has held two public meetings (October 16, 1997 and December 4. 1997) with I the property owners living in the vicinity of the Orange Grove compound to inform them of the details of the project, The meeting participants raised several questions 6 1/6/98 40:0007 I concerning safety, obstructed scenic views, increased noise impacts; increased traffic impacts, and applicability of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to this project, Staff responded to each of the areas of concern, during the public meetings, An open letter responding to citizen concems was distributed at the December 4, 1997 public meeting, The Public Comment was intended to offer concerned residents a final opportunity to comment on the project prior to beginning the bid process and subsequent construction on the proposed facility improvements, Currently, the Orange Grove Site is being used as a water production/storage facility, The Orange Grove Facility currently provides nearly one quarter of annual water production and serves as the northerly production hub of the City's water system, The adjacent Fire Station #3 has remained active since its construction in 1949 with one facility upgrade, construction of an additional engine roo!TI bay in the late 1980s. All of the administrative, and most of the logistical and operational, functions of the water utility which were based at the Orange Grove Compound from 1954 to 1973, are now housed in the Maintenance Service Center Facility at 11800 Goldring Road, Some of the emergency response equipment has been stored at the Orange Grove Compound during the past year. I A site plan and slides of the proposed building and equipment were presented and explained, Rationale for replacing the fuel tanks consists of State environmental mandates. The project is exempt from the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Article 19, Section 153019(e) process. The City has met with citizens in the project area to answer their questions and concems. The major concern voiced was that the City was constructing a fully-operational maintenance yard at that location and would conduct all City maintenance operations from that site. Staff noted this will be an Emergency Response Facility, a location for storage of emergency supplies and equipment. In response to Council's concem staff responded, in part, that one of the considerations for the relocation of supplies and equipment to this location was that equipment would be available for that portion of the City in the event of a freeway overpass collapse, This location also provides for cooperative efforts to occur between the Fire Department and the Maintenance Department in serving the City in the event of an emergency situation, The impact to the neighboring single family residences of installing two (2) new street lights and 30 trees was clarified and discussed, The trees will provide a screen for the backyards of the homes without obstructing the resident's view. The street light locations have been revised so as to not be objectionable to the residents. The frequency of equipment movement to and from this facility was clarified and discussed as to the impact of traffic on the property owners, Traffic volume to and from this facility is not expected to increase in the future, except in the event of disasters. It was reported that residents have also expressed concerns over the safety of the above ground fuel tank; staff responded that this tank is probably safer than an underground tanK, It is bullet-proof, i1s construction is concrete and steel meeting all necessary tests and mandated regulations, and virtually eliminates ground contamination problems. The Fire Department recommended installation of this particular model fuel tank because of i1s safety, Fence security of the facility and fuel tank was also discussed, I Jackson Etter, 1526 Hyland Avenue, stated he is opposed to the project for the following reasons: This is a quiet residential area, increased activity would result in increased noise levels, traffic and congestion on Orange Grove and Santa Anita Avenues, There 7 1/6/98 40:0008 are two (2) schools nearby; each day children walk past the entrance to the facility, The 2,000 gallon fuel storage tank is not compatible with the area, the Fire Department has I been there since before the 210 freeway was built and has its own diesel tank. He also expressed concem that the Fire Department's fuel tank will be combined with the Water Department's fuel tank; Water Department vehicles will be coming and going for fueling purpos.es, He questions the true purpose of the project; will it lead to more than the current use of this facility, He stated that the cost of1he project has not been made clear to him; in light of the budget crunch Council should review what the actual costs could be. Mr. Etter stated that in 1985 a similar project at this location was presented to Council who directed staff to study the matter further and suggest altematives. In response to Mr. Etter's concems Mayor Harbicht responded that the total cost of the project is $113,000. The Mayor also clarified that the fueling capacity of the new tank will be 90% less than the existing tank at Fire Station #3; the City is not planning for this to be a major refueling station for its vehicles, Responding to Council's inquiry, Mr. Etter stated he has not found the current amount of traffic from this City facility to be bothersome, and that the trees planted between his property and the City facility are not necessary, Mr. Etter stated that the other neighboring property owners will probably be writing letters to the Council rather than attending this meeting. The Mayor declared that the public comment portion of this item is closed, Maintenance Services Director Pat Malloy confirmed that the staff report stated there would not be an increase in traffic volume as a result of this project; however there may be an exception of some increased delivery by fuel supply trucks. He also stated I placement of the new fuel storage tank on the Maintenance Department area is to give the Fire Department more room in the area they now occupy. Councilmember Young stated she was on the Council in 1985 when the previous proposed project was discussed; the reason for not having the City Yard at the Orange Grove Avenue location at that time was that it was the entire City Yard that needed relocating and that would pose too much of a traffic impact. The last disaster program and the collapse of freeway bridges in the Northridge earthquake gave the City examples of why emergency equipment is needed north of the freeway, If traffic volume remains the same Mrs, Young stated she would be in favor of the project, but if volume increases she would not be in favor of it. Discussion on traffic volume continued with Council suggesting this issue be monitored, It, was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Council member Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ACCEPT the public testimony on the construction of the Orange Grove Emergency Response Facility and Fire Station #3 fuel tank replacement; and DIRECT staff to move forward with the project. .AYES: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic. Kuhn, Young and Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: . None I 8 1/6/98 06 '-fo - ,,1,)9b, CBD ZONE USE (Education/ tutoring Center) (APPROVED) I I o 2;,W ,If) ~~SITION RECLASS.I RETITLE! REVISE! RECRUIT (Main!. Svcs,) (APPROVED) I 40:0009 Consideration of the report and recommendation regarding a determination of use in the Central Business District (CBD) zone that educationltutoring _ centers may occupy the ground floor of an existing office building, subject to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), The City received a letter from Compass Medical Education Network regarding their interest in 128 East Huntington Drive, which is located in the CBD zone. Compass Medical Education Network requested a determination that education/tutoring uses are a type of business service use that would be allowed to occupy the ground floor of those buildings that were specifically designed. constructed and maintained to service office type uses, The Arcadia Municipal Code lists those uses that are allowed in the CBD zone subject to a CUP. Code Section 9264,2.7, Item 6, states "Education/tutoring centers, above the ground floor only." This section should have included 'he phrase "of retail buildings." Code Section 9264.2.9.2, however, provides that, "Where a structure has been specifically designed, constructed and maintained to serve office-type uses, and where because of limited pedestrian access the structure would not serve retail-type uses, then office and business service uses may occupy the ground floor, including the front one- third (1/3) of the structure." It was the opinion of the Development Services Department, Planning Services, that educationltutoring centers were not intended to be prevented from occupying the ground floor of existing office buildings, and that the building at 128 East Huntington Drive satisfied the provision of Section 9264,2,9,2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Following discussing, it was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Council member Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DETERMINE that educationltutoring centers are an ALLOWED -use on the ground floor of existing office buildings, subject to a Conditional Use Permit, in the CBD zone, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht None None Pat Malloy, Maintenance Services Director presented the report and recommendation to establish, retitle and revise positions in the Maintenance Services Department to accomodate departmental staffing needs The department restructuring will integrate the Building and Equipment Maintenance functions under the responsibility of a General Service Superintendent; establish the position of Equipment Maintenance Foreman and Building Maintenance Foreman, Detailed descriptions of the functions of the above positions were setforth in the January 6. 1998 staff report, Staff noted that the effect of the staffing change is anticipated to have a net positive fiscal impact of $69,800 beginning in fiscal year 1998-99, Staff responded to Council's inquiry that the Maintenance Services Department has no other areas where they can do similar reductions to result in budget savings to the City as they have reduced the number of management staff, and reclassified management staff to lower salaries in the last three (3) years. Staff clarified that the resulting savings includes salary and benefits (total compensation package), 9 1/6/98 40:0010 It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Council member Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vole as follows to APPROVE the retitling of the Building I Maintenance Superintendent position to a General Services Superintendent position and . establish the positions of Equipment Maintenance Foreman and Building Maintenance Foreman; and AUTHORIZE slaff to recruit and fill the foreman positions, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn,- Young and Harbicht None None ANNOUNCEMENT NOMINATIONS City Clerk June Alford announced that nominations for four positions on the City Council FOR CITY opened on December 22, 1997. Three (3) four-year terms and one (1) two-year short COUNCIL term office will be on the ballot at the April 14, 1998 City Election, Nomination papers were issued to five (5) persons for the three (3) four-year terms, Barbara Kuhn, Dr, Sheng Chang, Roger Chandler, Gary Kovacic, and Lyle WilSOn. Nomination papers for the one (1) two-year short term office were issued to John Mac Donnell, Gino Roncelli, Peter Ulrich, and Gary Kovacic. January 16, is the final day for incumbents to file nomination papers, In the event that an incumbent does not file by January 16th the nomination period will be extended to January 21st for that particular council position. The City Clerk's office will be open on Friday, January 16th for potential candidates to file or draw nomination papers, all other City Hall offices will be closed, ADJOURNMENT At 8:47 p.m, the Regular Meeting of the City Council ADJOURNED to 6:00 p,m" (Jan. 20, 1998) Tuesday, January 20, 1998 in the Conference ~oom of the Council Chamber for a Regular meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. I -//~ Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor of the City of Arcadia A ITEST: I 10 1/6/98