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CC MINS 19980616MINUTES RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING . JUNE 169 1998 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Ferraro at Fred Hesse Community Park, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, and was immediately recessed to a closed session per the Brown Act Checklist attached to the agenda. The meeting was reconvened at 7:12 P.M. After the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call was answered as follows: PRESENT: Lyon, McTaggart, Byrd, Hollingsworth, Mayor Ferraro ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager Paul Bussey; Assistant City Manager Carolynn Petru; City Attorney Carol Lynch; Director of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement Joel Rojas; Director of Public Works Les Evans; Director of Finance Dennis McLean; Director of Administrative Services /City Clerk Jo Purcell; Assistant Planner Kit Fox; and, Recording Secretary Jackie Drasco. CEREMONIAL EVENT(304 x 1101) \ Bob Aronson from the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association presented three awards to the Public Works Department in recognition of the following programs: (1) recycling beautification grants, (2) pavement management, and (3) the global positioning system for monitoring landslide movement. Mayor Ferraro introduced Finance Department staff members Dennis McLean, Selena Wright, Matt Burton, Robert Bowman, and Nancy Vitiz (Gayle VanOverbeck was not present) and congratulated them on the department's receiving its sixth consecutive annual award for excellence in City financial reporting. Mayor Ferraro presented a City the to retiring City Manager Paul Bussey and expressed appreciation for his excellent management of the City for the past eight years, particularly for his role in removing the liens from property in the Portuguese Bend area, obtaining 160 acres of open space for the City, and generally stabilizing the City's finances. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Mayor pro tem Hollingsworth, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR Bob Trapp, 4100 Mac Arthur Blvd., Newport Beach, representing Capital Pacific Holdings, commented on Revision B of CUP No. 158 (Subregion 1). He stated that his architects had met with area residents and that most of the issues had been resolved. He said that the decks had been deleted and that the homes and garages would be smaller; however, in some cases, it would be necessary to have small areas of flat roofs to meet height restrictions. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, commented on the following items: the Minutes of June 3, 1998; the process and disposition of claims against the City; the low income housing proposed at the Ocean Trails golf course; the fact that all residents in Abalone Cove were opposed to the beach improvements; disposition of the City's interest in the current City Manager's home; and, stated her disagreement with City's management of the landslides. Staff explained that claims are rejected by the City to start the time running on the statue of limitation and this action protects both the claimant and the City. It was stressed that many of the claims are settled by the City's representative, Carl Warren & Co., and that very few of the cases actually resulted in a lawsuit. Council suggested that a City Council /Planning Commission joint workshop be scheduled to discuss issues raised in the discussion on Subregion 1 at the June 3 meeting. Matters such as lot coverage and the City's involvement with CC &R's should be put on that agenda. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: Motion to waive full reading of ordinances Adopted a motion to waive reading in full of all ordinances presented at the meeting with consent of the waiver of reading deemed to be given by all councilmembers after the reading of the title. Minutes (301) Approved the minutes of June 3, 1998. Claim against the City by Maureen Holmes for auto damage (301 x 303) Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to notify the claimant. Claim against the City by Pete Millar for auto damage (301 x 303) Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to notify the claimant. Claim against the City by Brian Kramer for auto damage (301 x 303) Rejected the claim and directed the City Clerk to notify the claimant. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1611998 PAGE 2 General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles (I 101 x 308) Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the proposed General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles covering the period of July 1, 1998 to June 30, 2003. Resol. No. 98 -51 -Award of Contract for Montemalaga Median Landscape Improvements (1204 x 1405) 1. Awarded the contract for Montemalaga Median Landscape Improvements to Bennett Enterprises, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $120,862.40; plus, authorized staff to spend an additional $10,000 for contingencies. 2. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the contract for same. 3. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98 -51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES INCREASING THE FY 1998 -99 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND BUDGET BY $30,000. Resol. No. 98 -52 - Additional Transfer from the General Fund to the Improvement Authority's Portuguese Bend Fund to Finance FY 1997 -98 Activities (602 x 1204 x 2200 ) ADOPTED RESOL. NO. 98 -52, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 97 -55, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 -98, TO TRANSFER $55,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY'S PORTUGUESE BEND FUND. Acceptance of Certificates of Sufficiency in the matter of the Recall of Miraleste Recreation & Parks District Board Members James W. Spray and Devlon Malin (301 x 501 x 1200) 1. Accepted the Certificates of Sufficiency. 2. Directed staff to prepare the necessary documents to place this matter on the November 3, 1998 statewide election ballot and present those documents for adoption on the July 7th agenda or sooner, if desired. Resol. No. 98 -61 - Fiscal Year 1998 -99 Overlay Contract. (602 x 1204 x 1404) 1. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98 -611 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING RESOLUTION 98-47, THE BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 -99, FOR A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND. 2. Awarded a construction Contract to Excel Paving Company Inc., for a not to exceed amount of $1,323,284.84, and authorized staff to spend up to an additional 5% ($66,715.16) for contingencies, for a total authorization of $1,390,000.00. 3. Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a contract with Excel Paving Company Inc. for same. Resol. No. 98 -53 - Appeal of the Planning Commission's Approval of Conditional CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1611998 PAGE 3 Use Permit No. 158- Revision 'B' (Subregion 1)(1203 x 1804) ADOPTED RESOL. NO. 98 -531 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES UPHOLDING THE APPEAL, THEREBY OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION AND DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 158- REVISION'B' FOR MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES WITHIN THE APPROVED RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46628, LOCATED AT HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD AND PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST. Resol. No. 98 -54 - Designation of Authorized Signers on Bank Accounts (602) ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 98-54, EFFECTIVE JULY 11 19981 TO DESIGNATE NEW CITY MANAGER LES EVANS AS A SIGNER AND AUTHORIZED THE USE OF A FACSIMILE SIGNATURE PLATE OF MR. EVANS AND THE FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR TRANSACTIONS ON THE CITY'S BANK ACCOUNTS WITH BANK OF AMERICA. Crossing Guard Services for 1998 -99 school year - Amendment No. 5 - All City Management Services, Inc. (301 x 1401) Authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $7,500 to provide crossing guard services at Miraleste Intermediate School for the 1998 -99 school year. Resol. No. 98 -55 - Salary Resolution - Senior Code Enforcement Position in Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department (1101 x 1202 x 1203) ADOPTED RESOL. NO. 98 -55, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 98 -48 CREATING A SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Resol. No. 98 -56 - Register of Demands (602) ADOPTED RESOL. NO. 98 -561 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING FUNDS FROM WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Lyon, McTaggart, Byrd, Hollingsworth, Mayor Ferraro NOES: None ABSTAIN: Mayor pro tem Hollingsworth on the Minutes of June 3, 1998 and on the Subregion 1 resolution. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1611998 PAGE 4 PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal of the Planning Commission's Approval of Grading Permit No. 1933 (1203 x 1801) Mayor Ferraro re- opened the public hearing on this request for a grading permit for a new, single - family residence at 30764 Tarapaca Road. City Clerk Purcell announced that notice had been duly published and no protest letters were received by the City. Associate Planner Fox presented the staff report of June 16, 1998, and the recommendation to table discussion of this item until the additional geotechnical analysis is complete, at which time the item will be re- noticed to all interested parties and re- agendized for City Council review. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, disagreed with a geologic study performed by Keith Ehlert regarding this area. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon, to table discussion of this item until the additional geotechnical analysis is complete, at which time the item will be re- noticed to all interested parties and re- agendized for City Council review. The motion carried. Ordinance No. 337 - Adoption of County of Los Angeles Code, Animal Control Ordinance (104 x 1101) Mayor Ferraro opened the public hearing for the request to adopt Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code and an amendment to Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code. City Clerk Purcell announced that notice had been duly published and no protest letters were received by the City. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine noted that the Staff Report should indicate reduced fees for animals which are neutered as well as spayed and asked about the licensing of cats. Staff clarified that licensing for cats was voluntary. There being no further public testimony, Mayor Ferraro closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Lyon moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 337 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 10 OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND AMENDING THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE. (This ordinance was introduced on May 19, 1998.) The motion carried on the following roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1671998 PAGE 5 AYES: Lyon, McTaggart, Byrd, Hollingsworth, and Mayor Ferraro NOES: None Resol. No. 98 -57 - Revisions to Variance No. 378, Coastal Permit No. 124 and Grading Permit No. 1717 (1203 x 1804 Mayor Ferraro opened the public hearing on this request for modifications to previous City permits'-in conjunction with after - the -fact approval of other miscellaneous structures, additions and improvements to an existing, single-family residence - -to legalize the existing front-yard fountain at 6470 Seacove Drive. City Clerk Purcell Y y announced that notice had been duly published and that one protest letter had been distributed to the Council. Associate Planner Fox presented the staff report of June 16, 1998 and the recommendation to approve the revisions to Variance No. 378, Coastal Permit No. 124 and Grading Permit No. 1717. He also read into the record additional language to be i included in Condition No. 3. Council discussion centered on resuming construction of the exercise room and whether the exterior lighting on the property was too bright. Representing the property owner was Lorna Burrell, 31244 Palos Verdes Drive West, who stated that 51 queen palms had been removed, sidewalks had been removed and construction of the exercise room had been stopped. She noted that one of the Planning Commissioners had visited the property at 9:30 P.M. and did not believe that the lights were excessively bright. The Council discussion returned to the illumination of the four lanterns on the front fence and it was the consensus that the exterior lighting should still be investigated to determine if it was too bright. City Attorney Lynch read language for Condition No. 9 into the record to address the issue of the appropriate wattage of the four lanterns on the front fence. There being no further public testimony, Mayor Ferraro closed the public hearing. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon, to adopt as amended RESOLUTION NO. 98- 57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE REVISIONS TO VARIANCE NO. 3781 COASTAL PERMIT NO. 124 AND GRADING PERMIT NO. 1717. The motion carried. Resol. 98 -58 and 98 -59 - Revision "F" to the Ocean Trails Project (1203 x 1411 ) Mayor Ferraro opened the public hearing to consider revisions relative to the Ocean Trails Project, a 261.4 acre site located south of Palos Verdes Drive South between the Portuguese Bend Club on the west and Shoreline Park on the east. City Clerk Purcell announced that notice had been duly published and no protest letters were received by the City. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1611998 PAGE 6 Assistant City Manager Petru presented the staff report of June 16, 1998, and the staff recommendation to approve Revision "F" to the Ocean Trails Project to amend Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667 and Conditional Use Permit No. 162 in order to relocate Lot Nos. 1 -13 and streets "C" and "D" to accommodate the final location of the foundation setback line shown on the final Phase I Grading Plan. Upon Council's inquiry, Staff confirmed that views other than from Palos Verdes Drive South would not be significantly affected. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, said that she had appealed this project to the Coastal Commission because she believed golf courses were toxic waste sites because of the pesticides used to maintain the grass. Ken Zuckerman, 3850 Paseo del Mar, representing Ocean Trails LP, stated that he was in agreement with the staff report. Ken Newville, 3850 Paseo del Mar, representing Ocean Trails LP, explained that drainage problems had been solved by raising the height of some lots and that there would be underground storm drains. He indicated that there would not be any flat roofs; however, there would be small areas of roofs with less pitch in order to comply with the building code. Council discussion focused on views, building pad elevations, relocation of lots, and the lakes within the golf course that might cause a potential mosquito problem. Mayor Ferraro closed the public hearing. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilman MCTaggart, to 1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 98 -581 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 50667 - REVISION "F" THEREBY MODIFYING THE LOCATION OF STREETS "C" AND "D" AND LOT NOS. 1 THROUGH 13 TO ACCOMMODATE THE FINAL LOCATION OF THE FOUNDATION SETBACK LINE; and, 2. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 98 -591 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 162 - REVISION "F" THEREBY MODIFYING THE MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF LOT NOS. 1 THROUGH 3 FROM 16 FEET TO 15 FEET. The motion carried. Recess and Reconvene: At 8:31 P.M., Mayor Ferraro declared a recess. The meeting reconvened at 8:47 P.M. Audience Comments David Kuntz, 28409 Quailhill Drive, said that he was speaking for a group of residents who were concerned about an increase in airplane traffic over the peninsula. He said that, in addition to the noise which disturbed residents, there were also threats in the form of pollution, decreased property values, and public safety. He explained that the FAA did not admit changes and did not appear to be accountable even though there CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1611998 PAGE 7 have been public meetings. Therefore, he asked the City o ask the FAA to move flight Y g patterns out over the ocean, to seek help from other agencies, to oppose LAX pp expansion, and to publicize actions being taken. (A copy of Mr. Kuntz's written statement is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) Council discussion focused on publicizing efforts the City has taken regarding this situation and agendizing the item for a future Council meeting. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, spoke to the matter of the difference in salary ranges for the Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement and the Assistant City Manager positions. Resol. 98 -60 - Proposed single - family residential refuse and recycling rate Y g increase for Ivy Rubbish Disposal (1204 x 1301) Mayor Ferraro opened the public hearing on this rate increase request b Iv Rubbish a Y Y Disposal. City Clerk Purcell announced that notice had been duly published *and no Yp protest letters were received. Director Evans presented the staff report of June 16, 1998, and the staff recommendation to establish a maximum single - family residential refuse and recycling Y 9 rate for Ivy Rubbish Disposal effective July 1, 1998 There being no response to the Mayor's call for public testimony, she declared the hearing closed. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Mayor pro tem Hollingsworth, to ADOPT T RESOLUTION NO. 98 -60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY F O RANCHO PALOS VERDES ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REFUSE AND RECYCLING RATE FOR IVY RUBBISH DISPOSAL EFFECTIVE JULY 11 1998. The motion carried. REGULAR BUSINESS: Monthly stipend to the Planning Commission (602 x 1203) Director Rojas presented the staff report of June 16, 1998, and the staff recommendation to consider the Monthly Payment Request from the Planning Commission, and provide appropriate direction to Staff. Council discussed centered on whether a precedent would be set, causing other Commissions and Committees to ask for a stipend, and whether the View Restoration Commission should also receive a monthly payment. Councilman McTaggart moved to provide $50 per month for members of the Planning Commission and the View Restoration Commission. More discussion included Council comments about the possibility of the Planning CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1611998 PAGE 8 Commission providing examples of typical monthly costs and the fact that most other cities provide a stipend for Planning Commissions. It was decided that payment to the View Restoration Commission should be considered separately. Councilman McTaggart withdrew his motion. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to provide $50 per month for the Planning Commission. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: McTaggart, Byrd and Mayor Ferraro NOES: Lyon, Hollingsworth Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to provide $50 per month for the View Restoration Commission. Staff noted that the View Restoration had discussed the possibility of receiving a monthly stipend and chose not to make the request. The motion and second were withdrawn. Council asked that Staff provide attendance records of the Commissions and Committees as had been done in the past. FY 1997 -98 Recycling Revenue Grant Awards (Cycle 9) (1204 x 1301) Director Evans presented the staff report of June 16, 1998, and the recommendation to award recycling grants totaling $71,564.50 to eligible applicants and approve the installation of signs within the public right -of -way. Council discussion focused on the maintenance of past and future projects, with staff stating that although there was no systematic process, it had been found that often homeowner associations asked for additional grants in later years to make enhancements to existing improvements funded by past grants. Councilman McTaggart moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon, to award recycling grants totaling $71,564.50 to eligible applicants and approve the installation of signs within the public right -of -way. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Lyon, McTaggart, Hollingsworth, Byrd, and Mayor Ferraro NOES: None ABSTAIN: Hollingsworth and Byrd on grant request from Ladera Linda Homeowners Association Five Year Capital Improvement Program for 1998 -2003 (602 x 1204) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1611998 PAGE 9 Director Evans stated that the first year of this program was actually adopted by the Council with the budget but the document itself needed Council approval. Mayor pro tem Hollingsworth moved, seconded by Councilwoman Lyon, to approve the Five Year Capital Improvement Program for the period 1998 -2003 and authorize its use as a planning document for budgeting and financial projections during fiscal year 1998- 99. The motion carried. Purchase of Finance Computer System (602) Director McLean presented the staff report of June 16, 1998, and the staff recommendation to authorize staff to negotiate the terms and conditions for the acquisition of the HTE CitySoft accounting software and related hardware. Subject to the successful negotiation of terms and conditions, the purchase contract and license agreement will be presented to Council for final approval in July, 1998. Council inquiries focused on whether the software was year 2000 compatible; the frequency of the upgrades; the built -in security of the system; and, product support. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to authorize staff to negotiate the terms and conditions for the acquisition of the HTE CitySoft accounting software and related hardware. Subject to the successful negotiation of terms and conditions, the purchase contract and license agreement will be presented to Council for final approval in July, 1998. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Hollingsworth, Lyon, McTaggart, Byrd and Mayor Ferraro NOES: None Neighborhood Speed Watch Program (301 x 1206) Director Purcell presented the staff report of June 16, 1998, and the staff recommendation to decide whether to implement the Neighborhood Speed Watch Program and direct the Regional Police Committee Members (Lyon /Hollingsworth) to remand this matter to that Committee for further discussion based on the City Council's decision. Council discussion focused on who would be using these radar guns to monitor traffic; the information they would be recording; and, if this monitoring of traffic was best left in the hands of sworn officers. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine, cautioned about the health risks of using these radar guns. She complimented Captain Dickinson on her contributions to the community. The consensus of the Council was not to implement the program. Appointment of Councilman John McTaggart to the Los Angeles County Vector CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1671998 PAGE 10 Control Board (301 x 801) Director Purcell presented the staff report of June 16, 1998, and the staff recommendation to re- appoint Councilman McTaggart to the Board of Directors of the L. A. County West Vector Control District for a four year term of office. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Mayor pro tem Hollingsworth, to re- appoint Councilman McTaggart to the Board of Directors of the L. A. County West Vector Control District for a four year term of office. Lois Larue, 3136 Barkentine inquired if there was any remuneration for attending the board meetings. Councilman McTaggart responded that there was a stipend of $50 per month and that the meetings were held in Culver City, which is a 46 -mile round trip. The motion carried. Appeal schedule for Marriott Senior Living & Care Facility (1101 x 1804) City Manager Bussey presented the staff report of June 16, 1998, and the staff recommendation that the Council determine at which meeting it wished to hear an appeal to the Planning Commission's approval of various applications in connection with the proposed Marriott Senior Living and Care Facility to be located in the vicinity of the Northwest corner of Crestridge Road and Crenshaw Boulevard. Wayne Sant, representing Marriott, 3130 Harbor, Suite 430, Santa Ana, believed that the appellant Mr. Segreto, was attempting to postpone the hearing of the appeal simply to delay the project as much as possible. He urged the Council to schedule the appeal hearing for July 7 or July 12. Anthony Segreto, 5677 Mistridge Drive, stated that he had originally notified the City that he would not be able to attend an appeal hearing until after July 31, 1998, because of vacation plans. At this time, because of a change of plans, he would rather have the hearing scheduled for August 18. He assured the Council that he had a sincere issue in filing his appeal and invited the Councilmembers to his home to see his problem. Council discussion centered on the fact that there would be ample time before Mr. Segreto left for vacation to prepare for a hearing earlier than August 18 and that there had been little change in circumstances since his presentation at the Planning Commission meeting at which approval was given. Councilman Byrd moved, seconded by Councilman McTaggart, to set the hearing of the appeal for August 4, 1998. Motion carried. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Mayor Ferraro reported on her attendance at a League of California meeting during which opposition to the repeal of the vehicle license fees was recommended. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1611998 PAGE 11 She thanked the City's Recreation and Park Department for its work on the Independence Day and 25th Anniversary celebrations. She added that City Manager Paul Bussey would be greatly missed. Councilman Byrd discussed a Peninsula Transit Authority meeting he attended at which the calculation of fees was changed. He also said that ridership had increased and that the Authority was doing well and had received a contribution from the County. Councilman McTaggart said that NCCP meetings were well attended and that group was making progress. CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Lynch reported the following: • The City Council voted unanimously to add the Melara code enforcement matter to the closed session because of threatened litigation; no action was taken. The City Attorney will make a further report at the closed session of the next City Council meeting. • Regarding the Ortolano case, no action was taken. • An agreement is to be drafted by the City Attorney's office formalizing the relationship between the City and the City Attorney. • Regarding an issue between the City Manager and the City, the Council gave direction to the City Attorney, who was acting as the City's negotiator. ADJOURNMENT: At 10:20 P.M., Councilman Byrd adjourned the meeting in honor of the retirement of City Manager Paul Bussey. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 061698cc. min VT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 1611998 PAGE 12