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1979-08-20 CC MinutesCITY Or FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 1979 COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Bill Binford Mayor Pro Tem John Dodd Councilmen: Fred Johnson Pat Haggerty Herb Weidinger The following member of the City Council was absent: Councilman Ken Quevreaux The absence of Councilman Quevreaux was recognized and excused for he was out of the city on business. The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Paul M. West City Attorney John Boyle City Secretary J. W. Wade Recording Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Mayor Binford called the City Council meeting of August 20, 1979 to order at 7:32 P.M.. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1-INVOCATION Councilman Fred Johnson gave the invocation. AGENDA ITEM NO. A.2-APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 6, 1979 After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man Weidinger, all voting "aye", approved the minutes of the Council meeting of August 6, 1979, with the following additions: On Page 77 of Vol. 31, under Agenda Item No. C.5 add as the seventh paragraph: "Due to the past two years experience of the Pioneer Days Celebration that has been put on by the Farmers Branch Jaycees, it was stated that the Jaycees be put on probation for this year. If the Jaycees do not live up to their promises this year, it is suggested the Council look at other civic organizations to conduct Pioneer Days in the future." And on Page 79 of Vol. 31, under Agenda item No. C.8 add as a second paragraph: "Councilman Weidinger raised a question of whether there would be a conflict of interest of Councilman Quevreaux voting on the matter." Also, under Agenda Item No. C.8, add to last paragraph: 'Councilman Quevreaux opposed to the spending of money for legal services of this nature." AGENDA ITEM NO. B.1-PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD. Mayor Bin ford presented a ten year service award to Clyde Hoosier of the Humane Division of the Police Department for his years of employment with the City. Vo1.31, Page 82. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.2-PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL. Mayor Binford explained that this item is placed on the agenda of each meeting in order to give anyone who would like to serve on an advisory board or commission an opportunity to meet and address the City Council. ' Mrs. Beverly LaRue, 2918 Hollandale in Farmers Branch, presented an application to the Council desiring to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board. Mayor Binford informed Mrs. LaRue that her application would be placed in the file for consideration when an opening on the Board appeared. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.3 -PRESENTATION OF SLIDE PROGRAM. Director o Public Works Sam Wyse presented a s i e presentation explaining functions and responsibilities of the divisions in the Public Works Department. AGENDA ITEM NO. B.4-PRESENTATION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARD FROM THE AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION. Mr. Robert Brems, Safety Director of the Southwest Motor Club of the American Automobile Association, presented a plaque of a safety citation to the City of Farmers Branch for not having a pedestrian traffic fatality in the city for the past three years, 1976, 1977 and 1978. Mayor Binford accepted the award in behalf of the city. AGENDA ITEM NO. CA-PUBLIC HEARING. TO CONSIDER WHETHER A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR GARAGE IN A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT. REQUESTED BY HENRY I. McGEE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF IN1400D ROAD AND D RRE ROAD. Mayor Bin rd explained that the Planning and Zoning Commission opened the public hearing on July 23, 1979, to consider the request. The Commission continued the public hearing until August 13, 1979. At the August 13, 1979 meeting the Commission made no decision but continued the hearing until September 10, 1979. No decision or recommendation to the City Council has been made by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Based on procedures established by the Zoning Ordinance, the Council must wait until the Planning and Zoning Commission makes a recommendation before any action can be taken by the Council. The City Council opened the public hearing to consider the Specific Use Permit request on August 6, 1979. The Council continued the public hearing until August 20, 1979. The continuation of the Council meeting until September 17, 1979 will allow the Planning and Zoning Commission to complete their hearing on September 10, 1979 and make a recommendation to the Council. Vol. 31, Page 83. A motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", continued the public hearing to consider the Specific Use Permit request by Mr. McGee for the property located at the northwest corner of Inwood Road and Darrell Road until September 17, 1979. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2-PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC The owners of Little Italianos Pizzeria Restaurant, previously Straw Hat Pizza Palace, are requesting a Specific Use Permit in order to sell alcoholic beverages on the property at 13000 Josey Lane, Suite 113, and in the Valley View Village Shopping Center. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the request be denied. Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak on this request. The following spoke. 1. Ms. Beverly Hahn spoke for the owners of the Little Italianos Pizzeria Restaurant. Ms. Hahn stated that they were only applying for a beer and wine license. She stated that she planned for the restaurant to be a family type restaurant and did not want the pinball machines or the younger children loittering around the premises. She stated that she wanted to put in a music juke box and show silent type movies. Ms. Hahn stated that she would like to see some of the restaurant business stay in the area since Dallas and Addison are so close with their restaurants allowing alcoholic beverages. Ms. Hahn presented a petition of approximately 100 names of persons in support of the Specific Use Permit request. 2. Mr. Jim Culberson, 3036 Mark Twain in Farmers Branch, requested that the Specific Use Permit not be issued. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye, closed the public hearing. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", denied the request for the . Specific Use Permit for a private club at 13000 Josey Lane, Suite 113, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Vol. 31, Page 84. Mayor in or opened the pu is hearing. City Ordinance allow the selling or serving of alcoholic beverages for on premise consumption only in restaurants or private clubs. Section 8-104 of the City Zoning Ordinance requires a Specific Use Permit for a private club in an LR-1 Zoning District. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.3-PUBLIC HEARING: TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ZONING ORDINANCE SHOULD BE AMENDED TO DELETE THE SPECIFIC USE PERMIT ISSUED FOR A RESTAURANT IN A LR- ZONING DISTRICT. REQUESTED BY MARK VAN WAGONER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2825 VALLEY VIEW LANE, SUITE 100. Mayor Binford opened the pu lic hearing. On May 21_,_I7_7_9_, Ordinance No. 1247 granted a Specific Use Permit for a barbeque restaurant to be located in the Corner Shopping Center at 2825 Valley View Lane. The owners of the restaurant and the shopping center have decided not to locate the restaurant in the shopping center. Mr. Wagoner, representing MLM Investments, the owner of the shopping center, has filed a proposed amendment requesting the Specific Use Permit be deleted in order that the original classification may be restored to the property which is LR-2. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the request be approved and the Specific Use Permit be deleted. Mayor Binford asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak on this request. The following spoke. 1. Mr. Mark Van Wagoner, representing MLM Investments, the owner of the shopping center, spoke in behalf of the request for the deletion of the Specific Use Permit. Mr. Wagoner stated that the owners of the shopping center feel the best use for the property would be for office purposes. There being no one else wishing to speak, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", rescinded the Specific Use Permit for a non-drive in restaurant in the Corner Shopping Center by adopting the following captioned Ordinance No. 1269: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED SO AS TO RESCIND THE SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A NON-DRIVE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT OUTSIDE SALES WINDOW IN THE CORNER SHOPPING CENTER WITHIN 12,--2 ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PRO- VIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR SUCH OFFENSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.4-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OP THE VALLEY VIEW CENTRAL SHOPPING 'CENTER. REQUESTED"BY THE'PLUMBING MART. Mayor Bin or gave the following information rom a memo to the Council from the City Administration: Valley View Central Shopping Center is located within PD-6 Zoning District which allows LR-1 uses. Site Plan approval is required before improvements can be added to the property. The Plumbing Mart has occupied the north end of the shopping center building at 13260 Josey Lane. The area was previously occupied by the Post Office and a gift shop, The Plumbing Mart is a retail out- let for plumbing supplies. The Plumbing Mart has erected an 8 foot Vol. 31, Page 85. chain link fence at the rear of their store to enclose an outside storage area. The Plumbing Mart is requesting approval of the site plan so that the fence may remain. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the site plan with two conditions: 1. Slats be placed in the fence to provide screening of the storage area. 2. No storage be allowed above the fence line. Mr. Don Myers, the manager of The Plumbing Mart, was present in behalf of the site plan request. Mr. Myers stated they were agree- able with the conditions of the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Myers commented that The Plumbing Mart has two other stores in Dallas. The Farmers Branch store will be open from 8:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Mondays through Fridays, and 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturdays. Mr. Myers stated that the business is a retail outlet for plumbing supplies. After some discussion relating to the fenced in rear storage area, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", approved the site plan as requested by The Plumbing Shop and as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the following conditions: 1. That slats be placed in the fence to provide screening of the storage area. 2. That no storage be allowed above the fence line. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.5-CONSIDER REOUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF THE Mayor Binford gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the City Administration: The Skaggs Albertson store is located at 13100 Josey Lane in the PD-7 (LR-1) Zoning District. Site plan approval is a requirement in this zoning district before improvements are made on the property. Skaggs Albertson has placed a trash compactor on the north side of the store. The compactor is used to compact food wastes. The Skaggs Albertson store is requesting site plan approval to allow the trash compactor to remain. The compactor was placed at present location without required permits. It is an unsightly, unsanitary, odor producing nuisance as it is presently operated. The compactor leaks food waste onto the parking lot surface which is a violation. Presently the main drain on the stores sprinkler system is turned on near the compactor to wash away food waste accumulation in an effort to control odor. This water floods a portion of the parking lot, accumulates around waste disposal container of other businesses, runs into the street on Josey Lane and on Veronica to the extent that a nuisance is created by standing water and the free passage of foot traffic is affected. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan not be approved. After some discussion relating to possible solutions to the problem with the compactor at Skaggs involving proper design, location Vol. 31, Page 86. to put a drain and trap to a sanitary sewer, and facilities for washing down and deodorizing the container, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", denied the request for site plan approval as requested by Skaggs Albertson. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.6-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL. Mayor Binfor gave the following information from a memo to the Council from the City Administration: Mr. Montgomery owns the property at Carrick and Rossford Roads in the Pd-5 (C) Zoning District which allows commercial uses. Mr. Montgomery has submitted a site plan of the property indicating a building addition of 9,005 sq. ft.. Existing improvements on the property consist of approximately 9,500 sq.ft. of structure. Existing structures include masonry and wood frame buildings. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the site plan not be approved. After reviewing the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the information from the City Administration, a motion by Councilman Johnson, a second by rolin_cilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", denied the request for site plan approval for the property at Carrick and Rossford Roads requested by Carl Montgomery. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.7-CONSIDER REQUEST FOR A LIBRARY EXPANSION PROPOSAL FROM THE LIBRARY BOARD. This item was placed on the agenda at the request of the Library Board. Mrs. Nancy Farmer, residing at 3188 Golfing Green, who is chairman of the Library Board presented a request for expansion of the existing library. Mrs. Farmer introduced Library Board members, Frances Glancy, Marla Sweet, Dorothy Leckie, Sally Booty and Florence Mason. Board member Tommy Rowell arrived during Mrs. Farmer's presentation. Also introduced were Glorietta Post and Rita Clark of the Friends of the Library. Mrs. Farmer pointed out existing library programs and facilities and informed of forthcoming activities planned at the library. Mrs. Farmer reviewed material the Library Board had put together concerning a graph showing 13,267 books being checked out in 1978; a graph showing book inventory of 49,096 as of May, 1979; a list of audio visual equipment available in the library; and a sheet indicating percentages of total city budget allocated for library operating funds for area libraries, which indicated Farmers Branch as having 2%. Mrs. Farmer reported that the American Library Association recommended 18,200 sq. ft. of library space for a community of 28,000. The present Farmers Branch Library has 11,000 sq. ft. Also, the American Library Vol. 31, Page 87. Association formula indicates that 2.5 books per capita is needed for a community. This would total 10,000 books for Farmers Branch. Mrs. Farmer requested the Council consider expanding the library because of the need for more space. Mrs. Farmer stated that the Board supports the idea of the City Council acquiring the services of a library consultant to explore possibilities for expansion. Mrs. Farmer stated that the Library Board requests immediate action on the installation of, a direct telephone line to the library. Also, requested is the placement of a sidewalk from the parking lot across the street down to Golfing Green. Councilman Dodd stated that he would like to see the Library Board contact the area cities and get their costs for library services on a per capita basis; and like for the Library Board coordinate the plans for setting up a cable television display at the Library. Mayor Binford explained that the City had a request from Sammons Cable Television, one of the companies applying for a cable TV franchise in Farmers Branch, to set up a working model in the city to demonstrate cable television. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", requested that the Library Board coordinate the plans with Sammons Cable Television Company to set up a cable television display at the library for demonstration for the citizens to view. Councilman Johnson stated that he thought all other potential cable television franchise bidders should be informed of Sammons' offer for demonstration and all be given the same opportunity if they so desire. Councilman Johnson, along with Councilman Dodd, desires additional financial data from area cities relating to: cost for library services on a per capita basis, whether or not the cost of real estate would be a factor, how much spent on erection of building, retirement of bonds, how much on books, salaries, buildings, utilities, etc. Councilman Johnson stated that he would like to see the financial data be brought back to the Council from the Library Board through Councilman Weidinger. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.8-DISCUSS EAGLE AT LIBRARY. This item was place on the agenda at the request of Mayor Binford. Mayor Binford stated that he had requested a letter from the Civic League regarding the eagle at the library but had not received one. The Council asked for comments from the Library Board members regarding the eagle. Mrs. Farmer stated that the eagle was done by a well known sculptor and was the work of art but was displayed very poorly. She suggested the pole be lowered to give a perched look effect. Vol. 31, Page 88. Councilman Weidinger stated that the Library Board had discussed the eagle and there was a possibility of having some greenery materials placed to make it look like the eagle was sitting in a natural setting. Mrs. Post of the Friends of the Library opposed the pole being lowered because of possible damage to the eagle by children playing on it. After more discussion, a motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", requested the Library Board to study along with the city staff and to bring back drawings that would show recommendations for improvements to the eagle. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.9-CONSIDER RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NUMBER AND/OR METHOD OF ELECTION OF BOARD FOR THE DALLAS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT. This item was placed on the agen a at t e request o Mayor Pro Tem Dodd. Councilman Dodd explained that Resolution No. 79-016 that is under consideration changes the method of the selection of the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Appraisal District as contained in S.B. 621, Section 6.03. The five Board of Directors are recomnended to be appointed as follows by favorable vote of an Election Board that consists of one member appointed by each of the incorporated cities and towns, school districts and the County: (a) The City of Dallas shall appoint one member to the Board. (b) The Dallas Independent School District shall appoint one member to the Board. (c) Dallas County shall appoint one member to the Board. (d) Each of the cities and towns entitled to vote, except for the City of Dallas shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one candidate as the fourth member of the Board. (e) Each of the School Districts, except the Dallas Independent School District, shall have the right to nominate by an official resolution one candidate as the fifth member of the Board. Councilman Dodd stated that the Greater Dallas County League of Municipalities adopted a similar type resolution. Resolution No. 79-016 also states qualifications for serving on the Board After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Council- man Haggerty, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 79-016 that changes the method of selecting the Board of Directors of the Dallas County Appraisal District. Vol. 31, Page 89. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.10-CONSIDER REPORT ON FUTURE STATUS OF DARRELL AND ARBORVIEW ROADS. Mayor Bin or gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: On August 6, 1979, the City Council directed the staff to prepare a report on the future status of Darrell and Arborview Roads. The report was given to the Council for review. i L~ There are 25 separate tracts of land in the area, but only 11 pro- perty owners. A letter requesting input has been sent to all pro- perty owners, but direct contact has not been made with all property owners. Nine of the property owners have made their views known. After some discussion, a motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Dodd, all voting "aye", tabled the consideration of Darrell and Arborview Roads until the City has heard from all the property owners involved. AGENDA ITEM NO. C.11-CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR 1978-79 FISCAL YEAR. Mayor Bin ford gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: Four auditing firms were contacted by the City for proposals to do the 1978-79 audit of the City. One of the firms did not respond to the call. One responded but did not follow through. Two firms presented proposals and a letter was received from the previous auditor requesting the Council's consideration. Any of the two responding firms and the previous auditor has the necessary experience and knowledge of the reporting requirement changes to provide a good and economical audit. The Coopers and Lybrand proposal establishes a $5,000.00 fee for the audit. This is less than the $7,500.00 paid for the 1977-78 audit. After some consideration, a motion by Councilman Weidinger, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", appointed the firm of Coopers and Lybrand as auditors for the city for a period of three years. AGENDA ITEM NO.C.12-CONSIDER HEALTH AND ACCIDENT GROUP INSURANCE. Mayor Binfor gave the following information from a memo to the City Council from the City Administration: The present group health and accident insurance program for the city is due for renewal on October 1, 1979. The City has received new rates from Blue Cross. The Texas Municipal League has established a program for health and accident insurance similar to the very successful Workmen's Compensation pro- gram. The rate comparison of Blue Cross and the Texas Municipal League program was reviewed and discussed by the members of the Council with staff member, J. W. Wade. Councilman Dodd directed a question to City to whether there was a conflict of interest consideration since he was on the Board for health and accident group insurance. City Attorney John Boyle stated that there interest. Attorney John Boyle on his part on this the State on group was no conflict of Vol. 31, Page 90. A motion by Councilman Haggerty, a second by Councilman Weidinger, all voting "aye", authorized the City Manager to sign a contract with the Texas Municipal League Group Insurance Plan for the health and accident group insurance for the city. AGENDA ITEM NO. C. 13-CONSIDER DATE OR DATES FOR STUDY SESSION. After some consideration, the Council set the ate o August 25, 1979 at 8:00 A.M. for a study session to discuss the 1979-80 proposed budget for the city. AGENDA ITEM NO. D. -CONSENT ITEMS. Mrs. Caro Dingman, 3605 Tang ewood Circle, raised a question about Item No. 3 under the Consent items. After some discussion, Councilman Dodd made a motion to withdraw Item D.3 from the Consent Items for separate consideration, and approved Consent Items No. D.1, D.2, D.4, D.5 and D.6 a, b, c. d. Councilman Haggerty seconded the motion, and all voted "aye". The approved items are as follows: 1. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a Developer's Contract with Thomas R. Schuchat and the City of Farmers Branch and accepted a Hold Harmless Agreement, for the installation of all required improvements for Lot 36, of North Dallas Truck Farms. 2. Approved final plat of Lot 36 of North Dallas Truck Farms in order to create a building site for a one-story concrete warehouse. 4. Set the date of September 17, 1979 as the date for the public hearing on the 1979-80 Operating Budget and Revenue Sharing. 5. Authorized the advertisement for bids for nine 1980 four- door vehicles for the Police Department. 6a. Awarded the bid to Trans-Tex Supply in the amount of $28,764.40 for valves and hydrants for the Water Main Replacement Program. 6b. Awarded the bid to Vulcan Materials Company in the amount of $6.28 per ton for limestone screening backfill material . 6c. Awarded the bid to Trans-Tex Supply Company in the amount of $76,192.00 for pipe for the Water Main Replacement Program. 6d. Awarded the bid to Trans-Tex Supply Company in the amount of $7,114.65 for cast iron, copper and brass fittings for the Water Main Replacement Program. AGENDA ITEM NO. D.3-CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1270 REQUIRING NOTIFICA- TION TO PROPERTY OWNER INVOLVED IN PROPO M STREET PLANS OR CHANGE IN THOROUGHFARE PLANS. Mrs. Carol Dingman, 3605 Tanglewood Circle, pointed out that the ordinance under consideration would not accomplish its intent in some areas, for example if Morningstar is extended there would be only one property owner involved. Vol. 31, Page 91. Mr. George Grimmer, 3040 Eric Lane, suggested that the ordinance state that those property owners located within 200 or 300 feet adjacent to proposal be notified. A discussion was held between the members of the City Council relating to requirements of notification to proper property owners involved or affected by a street throughfare plan proposal; and of the possible requirement of placing a sign for public announcement of proposed street plans. Upon discussion of revising the proposed ordinance, a motion by Councilman Dodd, a second by Councilman Haggerty, all voting "aye", tabled Item No. D.3 until the next Council meeting. OTHER COMMENTS. Mr. Alvin Thomas, 2668 Leta Mae, pointed out that there are certain properties that have Specific Use Permits on them that have not initiated that use on the property. The Council discussed the reviewing of all Specific Use Permits that have been issued, and continue a review process after a six month period on future permits. MAYOR BINFORD ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGNEDA FOR THE GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED. AFTER A SHORT RECESS THE COUNCIL MEETING WILL RECONVENE FOR ITEMS IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MEETING WILL RECONVENE INTO GENERAL SESSION AFTER THE ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. ARTICLE 6252-17, OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NO. E.1-EXECUTIVE SESSION. An Executive Session was held relating to discussions of pending and contemplated litigation. Mr. Si Freese of Freese and Nichols Engineering firm in Ft. Worth and Mr. Roy Patton, Assistant City Manager gave an up to date status report on the Water Rate Case. THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION. AGENDA ITEM NOS. E.2, E.3 AND E.4 -NO NECESSARY ACTION NEEDED. AGENDA ITEM NO. F.1-ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Johnson, a second voting "aye", adjourned the City Council at 11:13 P.M.. Mayor Bill Bin k J X Citr cretary by Councilman Weidinger, all meeting of August 20, 1979 Vol. 31, Page 92.