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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 17,1998 I I I 01/0- q) 40:0042 00:/ I 1 q l} CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK . ROLL CALL: 1, 1a, O/fO. 'fO MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17.1998 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 1997, at 6:00 p,m. in the Conference Room of the City Council Chambers. PRESENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young, and Harbicht ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation, At 6:03 p,m, the City Council RECESSED to the Closed Session which concluded at 6:55 p,m, and RECONVENED the Regular Meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p,m, INVOCATION Bishop Lawrence Steimle, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Kent Ross, City Librarian ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: 2, Councilmembers Chang. Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht None PRESENTATION CHAMBER OF Mayor Harbicht stated that this presentation would be carried over to the March 3, 1998 COMMERCE City Council meeting at the request of the Chamber of Commerce. EMERGENCY PREP, BUSINESS TASK FORCE PROCLAMATION 3, ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION rJ/.){l" III PRESENTATION Mayor Harbicht and Mayor Pro tem Kovacic. Council liaison to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. presented each member of the commission with the Mayor'S Certificate of Commendation in honor and appreciation of their work within the City, Arcadia Beautiful Commission members receiving the award were Gary Brewer; Helen Dahlstrom. Chairman; Dorothy Denne; Patricia Eicherly; Janice Torrington; Gloria Vertz; and Sandy Wu, Mayor Harbicht thanked the commission members on behalf of the citizens of Arcadia for the time and effort they put into this commission, Mayor Pro tem Kovacic 2/17/98 40:0043 commended the 'commissioners for their dedication and enthusiasm; much of Arcadia's beauty is a testament to the commission's hard work, Mr. Kovacic announced the I commission has 'planned an Arbor Day tree planting celebration at Longley Way School ' on Tuesday, March 3.1998 at 10:00 a,m, featuring the students from this school. 4. SUPPLEMENTAL iNFORMATION FROM STAFF R!:GA~DING AGENDA ITEMS City Manager Kelly announced that MeditrusUSanta Anita advised staff today that they would like Agenda, Item 11 b. the Cost Compensation Agreement between the City and MeditrusUSanta Anita to be continued to the March 3, 1998 City Council Meeting; staff concurred with the request. 5. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIU REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS In response to Council member Chang's request for an update on activity regarding the Rodeffer Conditional Use Penn it (CUP) staff commented, in part, that the CUP is still being processed in order to obtain all applicable state and county penn its. The actual activities of filling the pit have not yet begun; they are still obtaining all legal entitlements to begin the work. Regarding Agenda Items 109, and 10h, staff stated, in part, that this will facilitate the City obtaining vehicles through the State, thus saving money, Seven (7) vehicles will be purchased through the State, the remaining three (3) outlined in Resolution No. 6035 will be purchased in fiscal year 1998.1999, ORD. & RES, READ BY TITLE It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Young and ONLY CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in I full be WAIVED, 6, PUBLIC HEARING 6a, WEED/RUBBISH City Clerk June Alford presented the staff report and recommendation for the public ABATEMENT hearing of the 1997-1998 Weed Abatement Program, On February 3, 1998, the City (1997.98 Proj,) Council adopted Resolution No, 6034 declaring its intention to provide for the abatement (APPROVED) of noxious weeds, rubbish and refuse from certain private property within the City. ().., <(,') 5""0 Resolution No, 6034 also set February 17, 1998 as the time and place to hear objections , - to the proposed removal of such flammable and otherwise noxious material. As required by the Government Code, the County Agricultural Commissioner mailed the appropriate notice to all affected property owners, The list attached to the staff report identified the properties requiring weed abatement by parcel number and street address, or general location if a street number has not been assigned, Representatives from the City Fire Department and the County Agricultural Commissioner's office were present to answer questions, Mayor Harbicht OPENED the public hearing, No one came forward to speak in favor or against the weed abatement program. It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and I CARRIED to CLOSE the public hearing, 2 2/17/98 I I I 40:0044 It was MOVED by Council member Young, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED on a roll call vote as follows to DIRECT the County Agricultural Commissioner to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish and refuse removed from those properties set forth on the weed abatement list AYES: NOES: Council members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht None 6b, CDBG FUNDS Community Development Administrator Donna Butler presented the staff report and 1998-99 STMT, recommendations regarding the Statement of Objectives and Proposed Project Use of OF OBJ, AND 24th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Fiscal Year 1998-99, PROJ, USE - Ms. Butler stated, in part, that the Community Development Commission has advised 24TH YEAR staff that the City will receive $405,975,00 in CDBG funds. Federal regulations require (APPROVED) that no less than seventy (70%) percent of the grantee's aggregate funds are to be used OJ:> (J to support activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income; resulting in a ~ (). ..I minimum of $284,182 to be spent for low/mod activities. Staff recommended the following proposed projects for Fiscal Year 1998-99: . Housing Rehabilitation $315,975 Continuation of a program thatassists low and moderate income households Administered by the Senior Citizens Division and provides '35-40 senior citizens with hot meals each day Provides information and referrals regarding government benefits. housing and transportation. etcetera Continuation of meeting ADA mandates for City Hall facilities Costs of administering the CDBG Program and funds . Congregate Meal Program $ 15.000. . Senior Citizens Social Svcs, $ 35.000 . ADA Retrofit of City Hall $15,000 . Administration $25,000 In response to inquiry from Council Ms, Butler responded. in part. that the $15.000 for ADA Retrofit of City Hall and additional of new bathrooms and additional signage proposed in the City's Capital Improvement Program. will bring City Hall into compliance with ADA mandates, The estimated cost for administering the housing rehabilitation project is $1,000 per household; however. this does not come out of each $10.000 homeowner grant, the total budgeted amount of $315,975 is for all housing rehabilitation projects. Staff explained the administration component and that it has been sent out for bid every three (3) years and has been awarded to the lowest bidder. The application/participation component was also explained, Staff responded that it is expected in Fiscal Year 1998.99 that there will be approximately 8,000 people assisted through the Senior Citizens Social Services component of the CDBG funds, Mayor Harbicht OPENED the public hearing, No one came forward to address Council on the proposed Community Development Block Grant projects, " 2117/98 7. 8, ALFORD Gen, Munio Election CHANG Library Hours Thank You Letter - LA Garden Show 40:0045 It was MOVED by Councilmember Kuhn. seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic and CARRIED to CLOSE the public hearing. I Mayor Harbicht commented. in part. that the Housing Rehabilitation Program is a benefit to individual low/moderate income homeowners, and also to the entire community by rehabilitating deteriorating properties, It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED on a roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the allocation of funds as outlined in the Cost Summary, and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE the Memorandums of Understanding which are submitted to the County at a later date, AYES: NOES: Council members Chang. Kovacic, Kuhn. Young and Harbicht None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Stella Ross, 881 Huntington Drive. commented. in part. about her distress with some comments made in recent months attempting to place blame for the City's fiscal problems, Mrs, Ross expressed various reasons for the City's reduced revenues, and that the City Council is doing it's best under the current circumstances and always has Arcadia's best interests at the forefront She suggested that citizens put their best selves forward by attempting to be positive, appreciative and productive, Mrs. Ross also commented on future projects to be proposed by Santa Anita which could provide additional tax revenues to the City. She encouraged a yes vote on Measure A (Utility User Tax increase), MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS I City Clerk June Alford commented, in part, that she has been working on the upcoming General Municipal Election obtaining polling locations. election workers, There is one area of the City that she and the County have not been able to secure a polling place, precinct #17 (the western half of the Santa Anita Village area). Mrs. Alford requested anyone living in that area that could provide a site for a polling place (election workers are already secured) contact the City Clerk's office at City Hall. A small monetary compensation is provided for use of property for this purpose, Councilmember Chang commented that he has received many requests from Arcadia citizens to reopen the Arcadia Public Library on Fridays, He promised the citizens he would bring that request to the City Council again. Council member Chang estimated that for $40,000 per year this could occur. and believes the City can now do this without waiting for the citizens to approve an increase of the Utility User Tax, Dr. Chang requested this item be put on the next City Council Agenda, There was no Council consensus, Councilmember Chang shared a thank you letter addressed to Mayor Harbicht from the California Arboretum Foundation expressing their gratitude for assistance provided by by Linda Garcia, Administrative Coordinator in the City Manager's office, The letter conveyed that Ms, Garcia has always provided cheerful. efficient assistance in many matters concerning situations that needed City staff involvement to facilitate the foundation's annual Los Angeles Garden Show, I ~ 2/17/98 , I I I Thank You Letter - Lu Family Sandbags KOVACIC Arbor Day Celebration Chinese New Year Celebrations KUHN State of the City Address Sister City Activities YOUNG Economic Development ';>News 40:0046 Councilmember Chang shared a letter sent by the Lu family of Lemon Avenue thanking the Arcadia Fire Department for extinguishing a fire in their kitchen, stating that the fire fighters did a very professional job. The family asked Dr. Chang what their costs were and how to thank the fire fighters for these services, Councilmember Chang told them there were no costs, but that they could take a basket of fruit & candy to fire station as thank you if they so desired. Councilmember Chang reminded residents that sandbags can be obtained from Arcadia Fire Station #3 at 79 W, Orange Grove Avenue free of charge with a lilnit of twenty-five (25) sandbags per resident Mayor Pro tem Kovacic reminded residents of the Arbor Day Celebration at Longley Way School on Tuesday, March 3, 1998 at 10:00 a,m, The Arcadia Beautiful Commission has planned an excellent program involving the students at the school. Mayor Pro tem Kovacic mentioned two events that took place in celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Tiger. On February 6, 1998 the Arcadia Chinese Association held a luncheon with entertainment to thank the City employees, Mr. Kovacic commended the Association and their President, Teresa Huang for taking the time to treat the employees and recognize the work they do throughout the year. Also, on Saturday. February 7. 1998 there was another celebration at the Community Center to raise funds for the courtyard at the high school. This event was sponsored by the Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Boosters Club, Foothill Middle School Chinese Parents Club, Dana Middle School Chinese Parents Club, and the First Avenue Middle School Chinese Parents Club. There was a lot of good entertainment, with a lot of funds raised for this cause. Mayor Pro tem Kovacic thanked Yvonne Chin, organizer of the event Mr. Kovacic also thanked the Fire Department for their prompt response in bailing out the Community Center due to some unexpected flooding that occurred during this event Councilmember Kuhn commended Mayor Harbicht on the recent State of the City Address; stating it was very informative and well done, Council member Kuhn reminded those interested in becoming part of the Sister City activities that the next Sister City Commission meeting will be a brainstorming session of how to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the sister city relationShip with Newcastle, Australia. Volunteers are needed to work on this project and should attend the next commission meeting to be held on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 p,m. in Council Chambers or call the Sister City Chairperson Dick Cordano, Councilmember Young announced that the former Bennigan's Restaurant site will soon become TGIF Restaurant, and a March 17 public hearing is scheduled for the new Hilton and Marriott Hotels, A positive effect on the City's overall revenue should be seen in the next couple of years from these businesses, HARBICHT Hacienda Drive Mayor Harbicht clarified information conveyed at the February 3, .1998 City Council Oak Trees Meeting regarding oak trees cut down on Hacienda Drive. An impression was left that the City was not aware of it. nor did anything about it To the contrary, the City was aware of the tree removal. In August 1997 the Modification Committee met; as a condition for approval of the new home being constructed, four (4) new oak trees would be planted to replace those removed, 5 2/17/98 Resolution No, 6038 9. 40:0047 Mayor Harbicht provided additional information regarding Resolution No, 6038, Consent Agenda Item 101. this meeting, This resolution opposes Assembly Bill (AB) 252 which would preclude cities from giving any consideration to the impact on the schools of a development, thus removing an important element of local control. When the City considers any development many factors must be considered, such as the impact of traffic circulation, sewers, etcetera. AB 252 would not allow cities to consider the impact of a development on schools; cities should be able to consider any and all impacting factors of a development. This item points out how things that happen in Sacramento ca,n have a fairly major impact on the local government. ' THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: 9a. MINUTES (Feb, 3. 1998) ADJOURNMENT 10, Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht None It was MOVED by Agency Member Kuhn, seconded by Agency Member Kovacic and CARRIED to APPROVE the minutes of the February 3, 1998 Regular Meeting, The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to March 3, 1998 at 6:00 p,m, THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED, CONSENT ITEMS lOa. MINUTES APPROVED the minutes of the February 3, 1998 Regular Meeting, (Feb. 3. 1998) Ci 7t.fC-IO ~~ARD CONTRACT PARK EQT, (Zaino Tennis Courts, Inc,) ,,,",10c. OJ 3 a_~ "'RES, NO, 6036 (Estab. Min. Wages - P.T. Employees) 10d. 0;;'5 i.J - I () CUP 92-003 I ;~, ;-_ '''7 1.YR. EXTEN, RODEFFER LANDFILL (12321 Lower Azusa Road) AWARDED a contract in the amount of $46,684,00 to Zaino Tennis Courts, Inc" for the installation of play equipment, picnic benches and tennis court benches at various locations; and AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Cieri< to EXECUTE said contract in a form approved by the City Attorney, ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6036 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS PART.TIME EMPLOYEE POSITIONS: APPROVED a one (1) year time extension to April 5, 1999 for Conditional Use Permit 92-003, for the proposed Rodeffer inert landfill at 12321 Lower Azusa Road. CUP 92-003 was approved by the City Council on April 5. 1994, 6 2/17/98 I I I 'I I I 40:0048 10e,07m In AWARD AWARDED a contract in the amount of $91,500,00 to L A. Builders. Inc., for CONTRACT construction of the Orange Grove Emergency Response Facility; and AUTHORIZED the ORANGE GRV, City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE said contract in a form approved by the City EMERG, Attomey, RESPONSE FACILITY (LA. Builders, Inc.) Of~O..J;1 10f. O>"Ss .It:! RES. NO 6040 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6040 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY TEMP. ST. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SOUTH FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN ALTA AND (1st Ave. ABA CALIFORNIA STREETS PURSUANT TO VEHICLE CODE SECTION 21101(ef ON Farmer's SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM 6:00 A,M, TO 1:00 P,M. FROM APRIL 18. 1998, Market) THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1998"; and APPROVED a request by the Arcadia Business Association to operate a downtown Farmer's Market; and ADOPTED the Farmer's Market Street Closure Regulations, 109. O~ ;'1,., , RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6035 entitled, "A RESOLUTION. OF THE CITY NO, 6035 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA. AUTHORIZING THE CITY (Fed, Transit MANAGER TO FILE APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT Adm. Funds) ADMINISTRATION FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED BY 49 U.S.C, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 23 UNITED STATES CODE, AND OTHER FEDERAL STATUTES ADMINISTERED ,BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION". 10h. O"!r 'c:1 RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6037, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY NO. 6037 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE (State of Calif. OF PROCUREMENT, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF Procurement - CALIFORNIA TO PROCURE CERTAIN MATERIALS. SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT 7 Veh, - Arc, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA: Transit) 10L C'II:'. f15' RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6038, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY NO. 6038 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING AB 252 AND (Opposing SUPPORTING THE RETENTION OF LOCAL CONTROL OF LAND USE AND AB 252) PLANNING DECISIONS." THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS 12a, b. c, d, e. f. g, hand i, APPROVED ON A MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KOVACIC, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn. Young and Harbicht None None 7 2/17/98 11, 40:0049 CITY MANAGER ~a. I o ~ ,( 0 . a MAl NT. SVCS. City Manager Kelly presented the staff report and recommendation for recruiting and (Recruit & Hire - hiring one (1) assistant pump mechanic. Mr. Kelly stated, in part, that the position of Ass'!. Pump assistant pump mechanic in the City's Water Production Unit is currently vacant due to Mechanic) the retirement of Clarence Kirchefer. In accordance with established policy, staff (APPROVED) requested City Council authorize recruitment and filling of the position through the internal promotional process, , 11b. OS-I ~--~ 'If COST COMP, AGREEMENT- MEDITRUST/ SANTA ANITA (Proposed Prop, Development) (TABLED) 12, O -"", \- .12a, S "'v- 'RESOLUTION NO, 6041 (TPM 98-002 270 W, ORANGE GROVE AVE.) (ADOPTED) It was MOVED by Councilmember Kuhn, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic and carried on a roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE staff to recruit and hire one (1) Assistant Pump Mechanic, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht None None By Council consensus, the consideration of the Cost Compensation Agreement between the City of Arcadia and applicant MeditrusUSanta Anita regarding the proposed development of property at Santa Anita Park was TABLED to the March 3, 1998 meeting of the City Council. CITY A TIORNEY I City Attorney Miller presented the staff report and recommendation regarding RESOLUTION NO, 6041, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA. SUSTAINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 98-002 (PARCEL MAP NO. 24947 - 270 W. ORANGE GROVE AVENUE) WITH FINDINGS: Mr. Miller stated, in part. that the City Council considered an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of TPM 98-002 at a public hearing held on February 3, The City Council voted 3-2 to sustain the Planning Commission's denial and directed staff to prepare the appropriate resolution. Resolution No, 6041 sets forth the findings of the City CounCil relative to TPM 98-002, a request to subdivide two lots into three lots at 270 W, Orange Grove Ave" as follows: a) The site is not physically suitable for the density of development based on the design submitted by the applicant because the three (3) lots fronting on Caballero Road will increase the density of said road. and. b) The requested subdivision injuriously affects the neighborhood wherein said lot is located because of the impact caused by the density factor in relation to the configuration of the lots as set forth in the application, The findings set forth in the resolution were prepared by Community Development Administrator Donna Butler and City Attorney Miller. A document with findings "A" through "D" was subsequently presented to Ms, Butler, Mr. Miller and the City Council by I Mayor Pro tem Kovacic this date, Attorney Miller's review of these findings are reasonably consistent with the findings staff gleaned from the record and appear to be derived from the record, 8 2/17/98 I I I 40:0050 Mayor Pro tem Kovacic addressed some concern regarding the findings stating, in part, that the findings in the proposed resolution are adequate, however not as specific as he would prefer. Mr. Kovacic noted that his proposed findings "A" through "D" were based on the administrative record, the testimony and comments made at the public hearing, Mr, Kovacic read his proposed findings as follows: A. The applicant proposes three (3) lots that all front on Caballaro Road. None of the proposed lots fronts on Orange Grove along the 300 plus feet of Orange Grove frontage. The applicant stated at the hearing that he did not want to consider any subdivision that resulted in one (1) or two (2) of the lots fronting on Orange Grove, ' B. The neighborhood is characterized by large lots that front on both Orange Grove and the streets off of Orange Grove, From Oak Meadow Road to Santa Anita Avenue there is a lot fronting on Orange Grove within a range of approximately 87 feet to 220 feet from each comer. A variety of lots facing both Orange Grove and the various side streets enhances the compatibility and balance of the lots in the neighborhood. C, The site is not physically suitable for the density of development based on the configuration of lots submitted by the applicant because all three (3) of the proposed lots front on Caballaro Road, This increases the concentration or density of lots facing the side street and disrupts the balance of lots facing Orange Grove, D. The configuration of the proposed subdivision injuriously affects the neighborhood wherein the subject property is located because of its unreasonable impact on the compatibility and balance of lots in the neighborhood. This impact can be mitigated by a revised configuration that provides for one (1) or two (2) lots fronting on Orange Grove, It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Young and carried on a roll call vote as follows to ADOPT Resolution No, 6041 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA SUSTAINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 98-002 (PARCEL MAP NO, 24947) AT 270 WEST ORANGE GROVE AVENUE" with proposed new findings "A-, "B", "C', and -D" substituting findings "a" and "b" on the proposed resolution, Mayor Harbicht expressed some concems regarding the proposed findings; that he did not remember this issue being brought up at the Council meeting; the findings are supposed to be based on the discussion and testimony at the meeting, Considerable discussion ensued regarding the findings. Mayor Harbicht stated he would not vote in favor of the resolution; he did not see how anything supports denying the application, AYES: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, and Young .- NOES: Council members Kuhn and Harbicht ABSENT: None ADJOURNMENT At 8:03 p,m, the Regular Meeting of the City Council ADJOURNED to 6:00 p,m,. (Mar. 3.1998) Tuesday. March 3, 1998 in the Conference Room of the Council Chamber for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. ATTEST: c/~~ Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor of the City of Arcadia 9 2/17/98