03-17-1992 - Regular Meeting - MinutesM I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING
.`OF WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
March 17, 1992
The regular meeting of the West Covina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Jennings at 7:36 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W. Garvey Avenue, West
Covina. The Invocation was given by George Johnstone of the Salvation Army and
the Flag Salute was led by Councilmember McFadden.
ROLL CALL Mayor Jennings, Mayor Pro Tem Herfert, Councilmembers
Manners and McFadden
Others Present: Starbird, Wylie, Thomas, Miller, Glover, Haley, Manheim,
Orr, Hanna, McClelland, Keating, Holmes, Virata, Dunlap,
Brown, Collier, Salazar, Bonaparte, Yoshizaki, Berry
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to approve the following minutes:
Regular meeting of February 4, 1992
Regular meeting of February 18, 1992
Adjourned regular meeting of February 19, 1992
Adjourned regular -meeting of February 25, 1992
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Jennings presented the following proclamations:
HEALTH FAIR EXPO (April 3-4, 1992)
PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK (April 6-12, 1992)
WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD (April 4-11, 1992)
NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH (April, 1992)
Mayor Jennings recognized the Bishop Amat Government Class.
students sitting in the audience.
HEARINGS 1) FAMILY DAY CARE PROVISIONS - AMENDMENT NO. 246
Mayor Jennings noted the proposed amendment is intended
Amendment No. 246 - to revise the existing family day care provisions in a
Family day care provisions manner which further supports the purposes of the
California Child Care Facilities Act of 1984.
CityrClerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication.
Mayor Jennings opened the hearing and the staff report
was presented by Planning Director Haley.
Public Testimony Mayor Jennings opened the public testimony portion of
the hearing and asked for comments in support of the
None amendment. No one addressed Council. Mayor Jennings
then asked for comments opposing the amendment. Again
no one addressed Council and the public testimony
Public Testimony -closed portion of the hearing was closed.
Mayor Jennings asked for the reading of the.ordinance
heading. City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Amendment No. 246 WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 26 (ZONING), AS IT RELATES
TO FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES (Amendment No. 246)
• Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and
unanimously carried to waive further reading of the
ordinance and to introduce.
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MARCH 17, 1992 PG. 2
2) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 14, EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 7, ZONE CHANGE NO. 633, ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (Applicant: Goldrich & Kest Industries)
Location: Northeast corner of Grand and Holt Avenues
• General Plan Amend. No. 14..^2,c City Clerk Berry verified the affidavit of publication
etc, and mailing. Mayor Jennings opened the hearing and the
staff report was presented by Planning Director Haley.
Public —Testimony Mayor Jennings opened the public testimony portion of
In Favor: the hearing and asked for comments favoring the issues.
Manny Aftergut Mr. Manny Aftergut, representing the applicant
Tom Calloway Tom Calloway, 3209 Campton,
In Opposition: Mayor Jennings asked for comments in opposition:
James Davis James Davis, 616 N. Vincent; noting he owns property
adjacent to proposed development, objected to
a) leach line, b) location of creek, c) sewer
line, d) the intersection of the development
would be 120 feet from his property.
Royal Brown Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, questioned the
adequacy of the EIR in addressing the utilization
of the -water.
Louis Gilbert Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood, asked 'about the number
of trees to be destroyed.
Rebuttal: Mayor.Jennings asked for rebuttal comments:
Manny Aftergut Manny Aftergut,stated.many trees will be planted
throughout the project, would also like to have
a smaller conduit connecting to the development,
and heavy landscaping is planned to discourage
graffiti.
Planning Director Haley addressed the tree issue.
City Engineer. Thomas stated the water issues were
adequately^addressed inethe EIR and expounded on that
portion of the EIR.
Public Testimony closed Mayor Jennings closed the public portion of the hearing.
City Clerk presented the following:
RESOLUTION NO, 8794 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8794 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYIN(
approving EIR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMEND-
MENT NO. 14, EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 7,
ZONE CHANGE NO. 633, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 50037,
PRECISE PLAN NO. 834, AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 60
(Goldrich and Kest Industries)
RESOLUTION NO. 8795 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8795 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,.AMENDING
approving G.P. Amendment THE WEST COVINA GENERAL PLAN BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
No. 14 LAND USE MAP AND THE TEXT OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT
(General Plan Amendment No. 14 - Goldrich and Kest
Industries)
RESOLUTION NO. 8796 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8796 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
approving East Hills THE EAST HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN .BY AMENDING THE LAND USE
Specific Plan DESIGNATION AND THE LAND USE TEXT (East Hills Specific
Plan Amendment No. 7 - Goldrich and Kest Industries)
• Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the reso-
lutions and adopt.
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City Clerk presented:
MARCH 17, 1992 PG. 3
Ordinance introduced -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
Zone Chnage 633
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP,(Zone Change No. 633 -
Goldrich and Kest Industries)
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Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading and to introduce the n:^
ordinance.
AGENDA AND 'ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Louis Gilbert, 428 Fernwood Street, announced a candidates'
forum to be held at the Senior Citizens Center on March 18
Louis Gilbert
at 7:00 pm.
Sandy Bellville, Woodside Village Apartments Manager, spoke
in favor of Item E-3c ( flags and banners temporarily per -
Sandy Bellville
mitted for multiple -family zones):.c_s
Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, commented on the City
Treasurer's Report for the month of February, 1992.
He opposed the staff recommendation regarding J-1 (USA
Waste) and favored a Council subcommittee to consider
Royal Brown
the Host City Agreement.
Danny Teague, 1626'Amar Road, in regards to E-lb -graffiti
Danny Teague
removal, he favored locking up aerosol cans and markers.
James Dais, 6161N. Vincent, stated that he gets no response
James Davis
when he calls the flood control district.
Royal Brown, 2153 Aroma Drive, stated he did not receive
a copy of the staff report regarding drainage problems on
Royal Brown
his street.
City Engineer Thomas stated the report went to Council
about a month ago. He explained that the property in ques-
tion is private property and the City has no Authority'.o
in regards to the situation; however, a letter did go to
the property owner alerting him that he may have a drainage
problem, Royal Brown to receive a copy of that letter.
Ken Norris, 2107 Yarnell Street, complained that two sites
of Suburban Water Company were badly in need of landscaping
Ken Norris
and/or fencing, that they were downgrading the neighborhoods.
City Manager Starbird stated that staff would contact
Suburban Water Company and look into the situation.
Recess
Mayor Jennings called a recess at 9:45 pm. Council reconvened
at 10:05 pm.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Written Communications (none received)
Commission Summary of Actions (receive and file)
Planning Commission 3/9/92
Personnel Commission 3/11/92
Claims for Action (deny and notify claimant)
On January 7, 1992 Peggy A. Eubanks filed a claim for
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property damage. Amount of claim was unknown at time of
filing.'
On January 7, 1992 Frank J. Hudson filed a claim for pro-
perty damage amounting to $2,381.577
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 17, 1992 PG. 4
Temporary Use Permits (receive and file)
TUP #2065-92 was issued to Queen of the Valley Hospital
for a seminar to be held February 29, 1992.
• Acceptance of Improvements and/or Release of Bonds
Tract 35930 - Recommendation is to authorize reduction of Developer's
'Trader Inc.ction Insurance Bond No. 984001S from $332,500 to $106,345
due to a significant completion in an acceptable manner
of the required improvements.
UUP 393 - Recommendation is to accept the improvements and authorize
Joseph R. Gibas release of Progressive Savings Bank Passbook Account No.
5325565 in the amount of $7,000.00 (public works improve-
ments on Willow Avenue).
45 Campana Flores Drive Recommendation is to accept the improvements at 45 Campana
Wilbert Kam Flores Drive and release Home Savings and Loan Passbook
Account No. 026-096129-7 in the amount of $11,000.
Miscellaneous Public Works
-- Landscape Contract Renewal - Maintenance District No. 4
Azteca Landscape - Recommendation is to grant renewal of the Aztecs Landscape
MD No. 4 contract for the coming twelve month period at 3.1% increase
based upon the change in the consumer price index.
Landscape.Contract Renewal - Los Angeles County/West Covina
CivicCenter ......... ......................... .......
Creative Landscaping - Recommendation is to grant renewal of Creative Landscaping
Civic Center contract for the coming twelve month period at a 3.1%
increase, based upon the change in the consumer price
index.
WCMC Section 22-175 - Overnight Parking Restrictions in
Limited 'Areas Ordinance Introduction-" '-
Proposed ordinance would remove overnight parking restrictions
Ordinance introduced - from Rodilee Avenue, from Rio Verde Drive south to the cul-
lifting certain parking de -sac.
restrictions AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF OVER-
NIGHT PARKING
Property Tax Sharing Request -
Countv Sanitation District No. 22
Proposed resolution would adjust the distribution of the
additional property tax to include the District in accordance
with the Revenue and Taxation Code..
Resolution 8797 - RESOLUTION NO. 8797 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILI,OF
Property Tax Sharing THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE JOINT
(County San. Dist. 22) RESOLUTION70F THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE -COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT NO. 22 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND THE CITY
COUNCIL OF WEST COVINA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED
EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION
TO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22, BEING ANNEXATION NO.
. 307
City Treasurer's Report (receive and file)
Report for the month of February, 1992.
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Award of Bid
MARCH 17, 1992 PG. 5
Purchase of Police Motorcycles
Three motorcycles - Recommendation is to a) find that the use of the City of
• Covina Kawasaki Chino's bid from Covina Kawasaki, request number 40269,
eliminates the need of a formal bid process, and b)
authorize funds, not to exceed $20,000 for the purchase
and preparation of three Kawasaki KZ1000' police equipped
motorcycles.
Administrative Review Board (receive and file)
A) Driveway Modification No. 74
Applicant: Richard Varner, 913 E. Barbara Avenue
Request: RV storage approach and storage
ARB Decision: Approved
b) Maximum Unit Size Exception No. 6
Applicant: Conception and Jesus Reynaga, 1205 Merryl Lane
Request: Maximum unit size exception to allow an 881 sq.
foot, second -story addition to a single -story,
single-family residence where the existing
residence, with the addition, will exceed the
maximum allowable .35 floor to area ratio in
the R-1, Area District IA Zone.
Miscellaneous
1) Transmission of Resolution Outlining Changes in Terms and
Conditions of Employment Between the Service Employees
International Union and the City of West Covina
(adopt resolution)
RESOLUTION NO. 8798 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8798 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SEIU APPENDIX "A" OF RESOLUTION NO. 8293, THE CITY'S SALARY
RANGE STRUCTURE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES
INTERNATIONAL UNION AS AMENDED; AND RESOLUTION NO. 7223,
RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS
AS AMENDED; AND FIXING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR
PERSONNEL AND CLASSES REPRESENTED BY THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES
INTERNATION UNION
2) "PP 92203 = ORANGEWOOD'PARK"ROOF REPAIRS
PP 92203 - Recommendation is to a) establish PP 92203 for Orangewood
Orangewood roof repairs Park Roof Repairs, and b) transfer $5,000 from Palmview
Center Roof Repair PP 92201 (188-320-3219-7900) to
PP 92203 (188-320-3223-7900).
ABC Applications (Police Chief reports no legal basis for
protest)
Michael Allen Rhodes dba RUSSELL'S
Orange, CA 1200 W. Covina Parkway
CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert,to waive further
reading of the ordinance and resolutions and to adopt, and
to approve all other items listed. Motion carried by roll
• callcvote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Jennings
NOES: None
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MARCH 17, 1992 PG. 6
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION ON=SITE IMPROVEMENT SECURITY - ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance introduced - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
• on -site improvement COVINA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SECTION 26-219 OF THE WEST
COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING SECURITIES FOR REQUIRED
ON -SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading and to introduce.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
1) REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR BROWN, VENCE & ^T.^
ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT
Council reviewed the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert expressed displeasure with
delays and lack of answers on the part of the consul -
Brown, Vence & Associates tant. City Manager Starbird stated that the City needs
technical advice and if the Council has lost confidence
in this one, another one should be retained.
Motion by McFadden, seconded by Manners to approve
the transfer of $16,000 from budget account 2312-6120-
to 2313-6120.and approve an increase in compensation for
consultant services provided by Brown, Vence &-Associates
to a not -to -exceed amount of $36,000. Council limited
the funding amount to April 13, 1992. Staff to report
back on or before April 13, 1992. Motion carried with
Herfert voting no.
2)GRAFFITI REMOVAL 'UPDATE
Council reviewed the staff report.and discussed the
item at length.
Graffiti Removal update Motion by McFadden, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously.carried to:
a) request all businesses to voluntarily lock-up-t
aerosol paint cans and large markers and b):.,involve-the
Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations to
assist in'�the:-development bf''a volunteer program and
come back to Council with a report by April 21, 1992,
and c) direct staff to send out RFPs for graffiti removal
services for the 92/93 budget year, and d)--direct staff
to include an option for a more precise color matching
as part of the specifications in the RFP. Council
requested staff to review and report back in six months.
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1) PARK PRIORITY
Council reviewed the staff report.
Park Priority Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to include the Park Priorities in the
92/93 Capital Improvement Program process. Staff was
directed to contact all leagues to --include their con-
cerns at the proper time.
• PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1) URGENCY ORDINANCE FOR HISTORICAL'STRUCTURES
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented: URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1893 -
Ordinance 1893 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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MARCH 17, 1992 PG. 7
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA REQUIRING AN ADMIN-
INSTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD PROCESS PRIOR TO DEMOLITION,
Ordinance 1893 -
ALTERATION, RECONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, MOVING,
Historical structures
REMOVAL, ALTERATION, OR CHANGE OF THE EXTERIOR APPEARANCE
OF ANY PROPERTY, STRUCTURE OR PORTION OF STRUCTURE,
DEVELOPED OR CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO 1940 AND DECLARING
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THE URGENCY THEREOF
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert to adopt the
urgency ordinance. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Jennings
NOES: None
2) RENEWAL OF CONTRACT'.SERVICES WITH HEATHER WARREN
Heather Warren contract
Council reviewed the staff report.
renewal
Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unani-
mously carried to renew a contract with Ms. Heather:
Warren for an additional $9,700 for a total contractural
amount-notnto exceed $18,700.
3) MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL FLAG AND BANNER -
INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
Ordinance 1894 -
ORDINANCE NO. 1894 - AN URGENCY ZONING ORDINANCE
Flags & Banners for
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA TEMPORARILI.
rental developments
ALLOWING RENTAL BANNERS, FLAGS AND PENNANTS FOR DEVELOP-
MENTS IN MULTIPLE -FAMILY ZONES
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to adopt the ordinance.
OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION No items scheduled for this meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION POLICE DEPARTMENT
1) POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8799 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8799 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
PCD:.cfees AUTHORIZING THAT a) THE FEE FOR POLICE REPORTS BE AMENDED
AND b) THE SCHEDULE BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED
BASED ON THE ACTUAL COST OF THE FUNCTION
RESOLUTION NO. 8800 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
Resolution 8800 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
P.D. fees AUTHORIZING THAT a) RESOLUTION NO. 8265 BE AMENDED TO
REFLECT INCREASE IN FEE•AND b) THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
ADJUST THE FEE ANNUALLY OR AS NEEDED BASED ON THE ACTUAL
COST OF THE FUNCTION, as amended
RESOLUTION NO. 8801 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
• Resolution 8801 - COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
fingerprinting fee AUTHORIZING THAT A SEPARATE POLICE EXPLORER FUND BE
ESTABLISHED AND THAT FINGERPRINTING FEE BE DEPOSITED
TO THAT FUND. :. _ ,
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unani-
mously carried to waive further reading and to adopt.
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Resolution 8802 -
Weed Abatement 1992
Public hearing: 4/7/92
MARCH 17, 1992 PG. 8
FIRE DEPARTMENT
WEED ABATEMENT 1992
Council reviewed the staff report.
City Clerk presented:
RESOLUTION NO. 8802 - 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 WITHIN 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 Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to waive further reading of the resolution and to
adopt.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by Manners, and unanimously
carried to set April 7, 1992 as the date for hearing of any
objections or protests to said program.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting at.11:38 pm
to convene the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City
Council reconvened at 11:40 pm.
CITY MANAGER STATUS UPDATE ON HOST CITY AGREEMENT WITH USA WASTE
Council reviewed the staff report.
Motion by Herfert, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to hold over this item until April 7, 1992 City
Council meeting.
APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden to approve Demands
totaling $1,805,775.10 as listed on check registers FI
130622 through 130936. Motion carried by roll call vote:
AYES: .Herfert, Manners, McFadden, Jennings
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Herfert re SCE billing
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MAYOR'S REPORTS
No comments offered.
No comments offered.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS Motion by Manners, seconded by Herfert, and unanimously
carried to approve a Council commendation and City tile
for Al Totter, retiring San Gabriel Valley'Daily':Tribune
publisher.
Mayor Pro Tem Herfert addressed graffiti and gang problems.
He made several suggestions: enforcing a curfew, implemen-
ting a Police substation -elsewhere in West Covina,
educating parents of telltale signs of gang activity such
as "gang clothing."
He also asked for a status of 3137 Virginia Avenue
regarding mansionization.
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Closed Session
ADJOURNMENT
V`Gf^
City Clerk Janet B y
MARCH 17, 1992 PG. 9
Mayor Jennings recessed the City Council meeting at 11:53 pm
to conduct a closed session pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b). Council reconvened at 12:30 am.
Motion by Manners, seconded by McFadden, and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 am to 5:30 pm on
March 19, 1992 in the Management Resource Center.
Mayor Nan V lanners
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