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Boards and Commissions: Chairperson Bob Johnson introduced the board members, read the mission statement and provided a brief description of the Library staff and services. AGENDA REVIEW: Item 16 was pulled and continued to July 6, 1999, to allow for minor changes. City Attorney Brown announced the request from Utility Director Clarke to add an item to the agenda. He advised that it could be added based on findings that (1) the purchase agreement of form contract came only in the last day or so and that (2) in this competitive environment it was possible that if this purchase agreement was not approved immediately that the City would lose a major customer to a competitive utility. Further, he advised that the item could be approved subject to approval of the final form of the contract by the City Manager and City Attorney. City Manager Garcia announced that the item would be for Closed Session with formal action to take place in open forum. City Attorney Brown advised that a motion was required to add the item to Closed Session and open agenda. Further, he asked for disclosure of the proposed party. Director Clarke stated it was Williams Comfort Products. MOTION/VOTE: Mayor Gaytan moved, seconded by CM Sanders, to add the proposed item to the Agenda and said motion carried with no opposition. Mayor Gaytan requested to add a non -action item under Closed Session. City Attorney Brown advised that it could not be done in Closed Session. City Attorney Brown said it had come to the Mayor's attention about the need for appropriate recognition, i.e. a proclamation at the next meeting for an individual who had made a major contribution to the community. The City Manager was directed to circulate a memorandum, indicating the proposed proclamation and to answer questions. Mayor Gaytan disclosed that the item was time -sensitive. MOTION/VOTE: Motion/second by Mayor Gaytan/CM Cook to approve agenda items Nos. 6- 15. Following the discussion listed below, motion carried with CM Bennett absent. Item 10 - Discussion followed on vacant positions, certified lifeguards, timely advertising and hiring of seasonal employees. Item 13 - There was a question on whether two vehicles were being added or replaced. Police Chief Crowe stated that the vehicles were funded by AQMD and would be replacing the Citizen Volunteer vehicles plus Code Enforcement Office, short run, vehicle. Item 15 - To the question on the warranty period of established service agreements, City Manager Garcia responded that it was three years. An affirmative answer was given to the question as to whether the computers were Y2K compliant. Item 9 - Clarification was sought on fees to be determined by the City Manager versus the committee to be established. Redevelopment Agency Director Steel and City Manager Garcia City Council Mins June 15, 1999 4