01-22-1990 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM_'I N U_,T'E S
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REGULAR MEETING
WEST COVINA CITY' COUNCIL ,
January 22, 1990
• The regular meeting of
the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Bacon at 7:30 pm in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina. The Pledge of
Allegiance and invocation was given by Mayor Bacon..
ROLL CALL
Mayor Bacon, Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, Councilmembers Manners,
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McFadden, Tarozzi
Others Present:
Fast, Hanna, Eliot, Thomas, Perkins, Berry, Wylie, Johnson,
Haley, Miller, Koniarsky, McC1e11and, Meacham, Holmes,
Holler, Yoshizaki, Keating, Bonaparte, Weiser
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
January 8, 1990 and the adjourned regular meeting of
January 15, 1990.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to approve
the minutes of the special meeting of January 8, 1990.
Motion carried with Tarozzi abstaining as he was not in
attendance for that meeting.
HEARING
APPEAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD DECISION TO
DENY SLIGHT MODIFICATION NO. 132
Anne Squillacote, 2442 James Avenue
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Mayor Bacon stated that this hearing had been held over.
Slight Modification
from October 9, 1989 and staff has recommended that the
No. 132 (Squillacote)
matter'be referred to the .Traffic Committee for review
and action.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to approve the staff recommendation.
HEARING
OVERSIZED VEHICLE OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTION ORDINANCE
Mayor Bacon noted that Council has already received 5?
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' hours of testimony on this subject and asked Council
Oversized vehicle
how they would like to proceed with this matter tonight.
parking restrictions
Prior to Council's discussion on the,proceedings,
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a staff report was presented by City Engineer Thomas
and a synopsis of a recent General Attorney's opinion
was given by the City Attorney..
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by McFadden to open
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the hearing for more testimony. Mayor Pro Tem amended
to the motion to limit the number of testimonies to
five,people on either side of the issue. This was
seconded by McFadden. Motion carried by the following '
vote: .
AYES: Lewis, McFadden, Tarozzi
NOES: Manners, Bacon
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Mayor Bacon opened the public"testimony portion of the '.
Public_ Testimony
hearing and the following individuals addressed Council:
11 9en Sill
Allen Sill, 1738 Thackery Street - in opposition
Robert Roudebush
Robert Roudebush, 206 N. Lange Ave. - in favor
Iris.Delameter
Iris Delameter, 1212 W..Eckerman - in opposition
Robert Sotelo
Robert Sotelo, 2101 Edenbiew'Lane - in favor
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Fred Powell
Fred -Powell, 1207 W. Greenhaven,.-Covina - opposition
Annette.Lyford
Annette Lyford, 3106 Los Cerillos'- in favor
Xavier Hermosillo
Xavier Hermosillo, 1930'Shamwood - in.opposition
Wallace Stanford
Wallace Stanford•;•1121.S.. Astell _ in favor
• Fred Romens
Fred Romens; 1863 Woodgate Drive - in opposition
Glen Welch.
Glen Welch, 1552 Maplegrove Street - in favor.
Public Testimony closed
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'Mayor Bacon closed the public testimony portion of the
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hearing and asked for the reading of the,ordinince to
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commence -:Council discussion.
City Attorney presented:'
AN ORDINANCE OF THE'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADD SECTION,22-190 REGARDING OVERNIGHT•PARKING
RESTRICTIONS--"ON:CITY:STREETS FOR OVERSIZED VEHICLES
Motion by'Tarozzi,.seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Manners,,seconded.by McFadden to introduce the
ordinance. Mavor Bacon stated that the,motion concerned
the introduction of'.the ordinance as presented in Attach -
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ment 'arid it was time for;'comment.
Motion by'Tarozzi,- seconded by McFadden to table the.
issue. Motion carried by.roll call vote:'
AYES: Lewis, McFadden,�Tarozzi -
' Issued tabled.
NOES: Manners, Bacon .
AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS
Tom Lorincz, 839 E. Herring, favored the staff support
xecommending.a cost of living increase for Police and
Tom Lorincz'
Communications'management.personnel.
Louis Gilbert,'428 S. Fernwood'Street, supported the
Louis Gilbert
concept,of.cablecasting;-the entire Councilmeeting.
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Tom Beardsley, 1842 Woodgate Drive, referred to his ,
letter explaining the problems has has incurred since
Tom'Beardsley,
the barficade was erected on Woodgate Drive.`
Fred Romens, 1863 Woodgate Drive, concurred.with Mr.
Fred Romens'
Beard`sley's'comments.
Al Baumgarten,'2720 Va11ey.View, voiced his opposition
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to the Woodgate Drive barricade-. .
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'Frank Barbagallo, 1023 Hooper•'Drive, voiced his support
Frank Barbagallo-
in cablecasting the entire Council meeting.
Kathy.Hocgard, 1548-Merced Avenue, addressed the matter of
.campaign limitations on contributions and suggested that
'Council place cap.on'the amountsby,settinga cost per
-' Kathy Howard
voter and a cap on-howmuch PACs.,can spend.
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Xavier Hermosillo,Y'1930 Shamwood, favored cablecasting
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the entire Council meeting'.. '
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.Mayor Bacon thanked the audience for their comments and
explained,that•the comments,.would be considered at the.
time the•,item came'befoxe Council for.consideration.
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COUNCILMBMBERS' COMMUNICATIONS ,
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Councilmember McFadden,,favordd,.cablevising study sessions
as well 'as Council meetings. He suggested (reg6 estinp BKK
to place a't ;ansfer station,<at the landfill before it
McFadden,closes
town completely. ;
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COUNCIL MINUTES
Manners
.Tarozzi
Bacon
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Mayor Pro Tem Lewis reported on the outstanding retirement
dinner held on Januar 19 1990 for Police Chief Craig
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Meacham and commended the members of the committee.
Councilmeimber Manners corrected statements made in Frank
Barbagallo's letter under Written Communications and -
noted her opposition to taking Council comments early
in the meeting before City business is conducted.
Councilmember Tarozzi agreed with Councilmember Manners
and noted his mistake in'voting for the Agenda change.•
Mayor Bacon explained the Council/Manager form of govern-
ment and the consequences ''if that process is abused. '
.Written Communications•
Letter received on Jan uary'12; ,1990 from Frank Barbagallo
protesting the exclusion of Oral Communications from the
televised. portion ;of the Council meeting. (receive & 'file)
Letter'receive'd from•Colleeri Solis on January 12, 1990
favoring the parking of RV's on the street.(receive & file)
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Letter received from Mr,:and Mrs. Reed on January 7,'1990
opposing the parking of RVs'on the•street. (receive & file)
Letter received from Thomas G. Beardsley on January,17,
1990 requesting the removal of a barricade located at
Woodgate Drive.and,Brookfield Place (refer to City Engineer
Commission.Summary-'of Action (receive and file)
Planning Commission. 1/17190
Personnel Commission,`. 1/10/90
ABC Applications
(Police Chief reports no legal basis for protest),
American Drug Store'Inc., dba SAV-ON DRUGS
1407.1 B&P Stock Transfer 3650 S. Nogales
Old World Delicatessens Inc. dba BEN'S SPAGHETTI PLUS
Covina, CA 2532 S. Azusa Avenue
Robusto, Anthony R: dba JUG & JIGGER
2650 E. Garvey
Ap al f Final Ma `= Parcel Ma 21086
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Resolution 8448 Recommendation is'to adopt the following:
Wilhelmina F. Stauber RESOLUTION.NO..-8448 --A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF'THE_CITY-OF-WESTCOVINA,.CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP 21086.
Temporary Use Permits (receive and. -file),
TUP No. 1930-90 was issued to West Covina Optimists for
a rummage sale and breakfast on 1/27/90.
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E.S.G.V. Consortium
Beautification Agreement,
January 22, 1990
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Miscellaneous Public Works:, ,
E.S.G.V. Consortium Community Beautification Agreement
Recommendation is to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with the East San Gabriel Valley
Consortium to furnish the City seven days of services of
a crew of people at no cost to the City.
Traffic CommitteeMinutes.' ''(accent and file)
Minutes`of the,regular:meet-in�g field January 9, 1990.
Ordinances fori Adoption �(waive',reading and adopt)
ORDINANCE NO. 1833 -:AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ordinance 1833 -
OF,THE CITY OF WEST COVINA',4CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
visibility obstructions
22-8,W THB WEST'COVINAiMUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
OBSTRUCTION TO VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS OR DRIVEWAYS
ORDINANCE NO. 1834 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ordinance 1834 -
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA; CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
animal' nuisances
6 AS IT PERTAINS TO ANIMAL NUISANCES
ORDINANCE NO. 1835 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Ordinance 1835 -
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
re Council sections
2, ARTICLE Il OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report'for the month of December, 1989.
Administrative Review Board (receive and file)
Driveway Modification No. 56
Applicant: Harold D. Eshelman, 615 S. Citrus Avenue
Request: Circular driveway,in front yard
ARB Decision: Approved
Construction Activities (receive and file)
a). Quarterly Capital Improvements Project Report
b) ' Quarterly summary of major construction activity
as. -reflected by Building Permits
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION'
Mayor Bacon referred the Woodgate.barricade issue to the
City Manager.:.
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis stated his preference for Council
comments to be reinstated towardsthe end of the meeting
and noted that the cablecasting has never and will never
be edited before airing on the tele3ision.
Councilmember Manners agreed with MayorPro Tem's comments.
.Motion by Manners, seconded by. Lewis to waive further
reading of the ordinances and resolution and to adopt,
and to approve all other items listed on the Consent
Calendar. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES:, Lewis, Manners,, McFadden, Tarozz.i, Bacon
NOES: None
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Recess
Mayor Bacon called a short -recess at 9:10 pm. Council
reconvened at 9:18 pm:wiih all.,meinbers present.
• PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION'
1) PROJECT MP 90121 -'AERIAL TOPOGRAPHY IN -MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS 6 AND 7
Council.reviewed the staff report.
Project MP 90121
Motion by Lewis, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to establish Project MP 90121.'
2) PROJECT MP 90122 - MONUMENTATION•IN MAINTENANCE
DISTRICTS '6 AND 7
Council reviewedthe staff report."
Project_ MP 90122
.Motion by Manners,°seconded by McFadden,,and '..
unanimously carried to a) establish MP 90122, and
b)-appropriate $9,500.00'from Maintenance Districts
6 and .7 Funds to MP 90122,
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3) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION`- MODEL WELL ,ORDINANCE AND
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE .
Council reviewed the staff report.
..,City Attorney presented:
Ordinance introduced -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Water wells
WEST.COVINA,. CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VI (SECTIONS
.23-305 THOURGH 23-316).TO'CHAPTER 23 OF THE WEST
Setting public hearing
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE,' ADOPTING A WATER WELL, CATHODIC
date for 2/12/90
PROTECTION WELL,.AND MONITORING WELL DRILLING AND
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ABANDONMENT ORDINANCE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
STANDARDS. THEREFORE
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Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to'waive further reading.of the' .
ordinance, .
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Motion by Tarozzi, seconded,by McFadden; and '
unanimously carried to introduce the ordinance and
set .the public Bearing date as February'12, 1990.
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4) REQUEST FOR SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL
EQUIPMENT' Y
Council reviewed the staff -report.
Traffic Control Equipment -
Motion by Manner.s,,seconded by.Tarozzi,.•and .
Multisonics '. y
unanimously, carr,ied,ito waive competitive bidding
procedures.and authorize the purchase of traffic-'
controllers, cabinets, and cabinet modifications
-- from Multisonics in the amount of$44,197.70,' .
including tax,
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
- "APPLICATION FOR LITTER ABATEMENT.AND RECYCLING GRANT
.,Council reviewed the staff report:
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_City Attorney presented:. .- -
Resolution 8449 -
RESOLUTION NO..8449 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
application for recycling
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
grant
-SUBMISSION OF-AN.APPLICATION UNDER•THE CALIFORNIA,BEVERAGE
CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT
Motion by Lewis, seconded by.Tarozzi; and unanimously.
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carried to waive'further reading of the resolution and to
adopt.
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OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION APPROVAL OF REVISED CLASS'SPECIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR i
Resolution 8450
Senior Communications
Operator
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION '
Resolution 8451 -
Weed Abatement 1990 r i'
Setting hearing date
as February 12, 1990
Status of gang activity
in West Covina
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8450 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESO-
LUTION NO. 7223 RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPEN-
SATION, AS AMENDED, AND APPROVING THE REVISED CLASS.
SPECIFICATION FOR SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by Lewis, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and
adopt.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
.. 1) WEED ABATEMENT 1990.
Council reviewed the s'eaff'report.
City Attorney presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8451 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ALL RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON, AND ALL WEEDS
GROWING UPON SPECIFIED STREETS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
WITH SAID CITY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO REMOVE AND ABATE THE SAME UNDER AND
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 4, DIVISION
3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 2, OF THE GOVERNMENT
CODE
Motion by Lewis, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the reso-
lution and adopt., and b) approve the Weed Abatement
Roll for the calendar year 1990, and c) set February
12, 1990 as the date'for hearing of any objections
or protests to said program, and d) approve 1990
.. Specifications for the Weed Abatement Program, and
authorize the Fire Chief to advertise for bids for
the 1990 Weed Abatement Contract.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1) UPDATE STATUS OF YOUTH AND ADULT GANGS IN WEST COVINA
Police Chief, Meacham presented the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Tarozzi, and
unanimously carried to receive and file the infor-
mational report.
2) ANNUAL REPORT
Police Chief Meacham presented the staff report.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Tarozzi, and
unanimously carried -to_ receive and file the annual
Police Department report.
SURPLUS PROPERTY
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Tarozzi, seconded by McFadden, and
Surplus handguns unanimously carried to find the subject handguns be
declared surplus and authorize the Police. Chief to
enter into a cash sale or trade agreement with
federally licensed dealers.
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FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Bacon recessed the City Council meeting at 9:45 pm
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to the,Redevelopment Agency meeting_ Council
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reconvened at 9:54,pm with'}all members present.
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�,1)POLICE,AND-COMMUNICATIONS-MANAGEMENT SALARIES
Council reviewed'the'staf.f report. ,
City Attorney, presented
Resolution 8452 -t
?,.' { ;. RESOLUTION N0:":5452 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Police & Communications
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA; CALIFORNIA, '
Management personnel
Ai4ENDING RESOLUTION,NO. 8439, CPENSATION OF POSITIONS
FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL POSITIONS
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Motion by.Tarozzi,:-seconded by Manners, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
resolution and.adopt.
2) CAMPAIGN :FINANCING
Council reviewed the staff report.'
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Motion by Lewis, seconded by Tarozzi,.andunani-
Campaign financing: study session mously•carried:toset the matter fora study session.
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3) CABLECASTINGOF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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matters of cabl'ecasting gavel to gavel and placement
Cablecasting Council meetings'. of Council comments.on the Agenda.
Motion by.Tarozzi, seconded by Lewis, and
unanimously carried to cablecast gavel to gavel
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and reinstate Council comments towards the end of
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the 'Agenda after City. business. '..
-Ron Holmes, Deputy Chief
4) •-CityManager Fast -announced 'Ron Holmes as the one
of Police
selected as Deputy Chief'of Police..,"
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS ._
Motion by,Lewis;..second ed by McFadden to approve Demands
totaling $1,659595.13 ''as listed on Check Registers
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Number 113097 through 113560. ;Motion,carried by roll
call 'vote:
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ORAL,COMMUNICATIONS
Steve- Herfert; 1124 Donna Beth, commented on cablecasting
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the entire -'meeting -and appreciated Councilmember.Tarozzi's
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.questions regarding financial matters. _
Louis Gilbert, 428,S. Fernwood., reminded the audience of
Louis Gilbert
an ,upcoming forum scheduled at the Senior Citizen's Center
to listen to Council candidates.
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FrankBarbagallo•,� 1023 Hooper .Street, appreciated Council's
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Frank Barbagallo
action to cablecast the`entire.Council meeting.
Royal Brown;'2153"Aroma Drive, also glad to have entire
Royal Brown
Council meeting cablecasted.
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Xavier.Hermosillo, 1930 Shamwood, also glad to have gavel
Xavier Hermosillo to gavel coverage of the Council meetings.
Tom Lorincz, 839 E.' Herring; critized the Mayor for his
• Tom Lorincz earlier comments.
Kathy, Howard, 1428 E. Merced, critized the:Mayor.for his
Kathy Howard handling of the Council meetings. .
Iris Delameter, 1212 W. Eckerman, concurred with previous
Iris Delameter two speakers,.
Mayor Bacon closed Oral Communications. and stated that his
actions and comments are in keeping with Robert's Rules
of .Order and. the Council/Managerform of government.
MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Bacon proclaimed March, 1990 as WOMEN'S HISTORY
MONTH.
Motion by Manners; seconded by Lewis, and -unanimously
carried to approve a resolution of commendation for Citizen
of the Year.
Motion by Manners, seconded. by McFadden, and unanimously .
carried to approve a resolution of commendation for Human
Services Volunteer of the',Year.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS _ 'Councilmember McFadden -suggested televising study sessions
• and'to hold them in the Council Chambers. The item was
• referred to staff for a report. McFadden suggested.
the Woodgate Drive barricade be brought back to Council
McFadden as soon as possible.
Councilmember,Manners suggested,a"Certificate of Com-
Manners. 'mendation for" DECA;week (2/42`= 2/17).
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis reminded the audience that study
Lewis p.z sessions are always open.to,the public.
Closed Session May or'Bacon,recessed.the CityRCouncil meeting at 11:18 pm
for the purpose of holding a closed session to discuss
personnel matters pursuant Government Code Section
54956.9(b). Council reconvened at 11:54 pm and took
no action.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lewis, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:54 pm. "
ATTEST: q
i Mayor Robert Bacon
City, ]erk J�n,6t i,5crr