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INVOCATION
PLEQGE OF
ALLIIGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
RECOGNITION
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HEARING
(Gibbs)
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Permit
Approved
HEARING
(Weed removal)
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RESOLUTION
NO, 4023
ADOPTED
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 6, 1968
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular
session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on August 6,
1968, at 8:00 P.M.
Rev. Kenneth Hansen, Lutheran Church of the Cross
Mayor Don W. Hage
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
The MINUTES of the regular meeting of July l6, 1968, were APPROVED
on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried unanimously 0
Mrs. Madeleine Hoopes was awarded 'a plaque for outstanding C1V1C
contribution. Mrs. Hoopes designed special jewelry, proceeds from
the sale of which she donates to the Arcadia Float entered in the
Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena on New Years Day. She noted
that thus far over $1,000 has been placed in the fund.
Application of Robert L. Gib~ for a Council permit to conduct used
car sales at l54 E. Huntington Drive. Mayor Rage declared the
hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED
on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried unanimously, Councilman Considine then MOVED that a
council permit be issued said applicant. Councilman Butterworth
seconded the motion which was carried unanimously.
This being the time and place scheduled for the consideration of
the report and cost of weed and refuse abatement by the Superintendent
of Weed Abatement and to hear any objections thereto, the hearing was
declared open by Mayor Hage. No one desiring to be heard it was MOVED
by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried
unanimously that the hearing be closed. It was then MOVED by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
unanimously that the report'be and it is hereby APPROVED.
Whereupon the City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 4023, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CONFIRMING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
OF THE COST OF THE ABATEMENT OF RUBBISH, REFUSE AND WEEDS UPON STREETS
AND PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF THE
COST OF SUCH ABATEMENT, DECLARING THE SAME TO BE LIENS UPON THE
RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND IN SAID CITY AFFECTED THEREBY, AND DIRECTING
THE COLLECTION THEREOF."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body
of Resolution No. 4023 be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
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TRACT
NO, 19686
(Tentative
Map)
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It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4023
be ADOPTED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
The Planning Director explained that this tract (1304-1432 S.
Eighth Avenue) proposes an extension of Ninth Avenue developing
the rear portions of properties fronting on Eighth Avenue in an
orderly manner. He noted the approval of a lot split for 1304
South Eighth Avenue which would create a cul de sac terminating
Ninth Avenue at the northerly end of the subdivision, He explored
in detail conditions recommended by the Commission and suggested
the addition of one more, Projecturals were shown of the proposed
subdivision and of the area with the cul de sac, and noted that
one of the conditions is that the street be extended southerly and
a one foot strip at the end dedicated to the city so that if and
when the street is extended it would provide an orderly development,
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Communication from Harold D. Ellis, Jr., and Evelyn C, Love was
made part of the record, It requested the inclusion of a requirement
for the construction of a block wall along the entire length of the
southerly tract line. The Planning Director advised that the Commission
had considered this and determined that it was inappropriate.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the tentative map of
Tract No. 19686 be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:
1. Lot l8 shall be reduced la' in width by adjusting the
northerly property line south. The market value of this
lO' strip of land shall be determined by the Planning
Commission. The deed to this strip of land shall be
placed in trust with instructions given to the trustee
that title transfer should only take place when the
instructions adopted by the City Council have been followed,
2. Lot 16 shall be eliminated from the subdivision because the
two remaining parcels (1402 and l406 Eighth Avenue) contain
less than the required 7500 sq. ft. of lot area. These two
,remaining parcels shall then be increased in area, also
increasing the area of Lot 17 as well. The northerly lot
line of Lot 17 shall then be adjusted at least lO feet to
the south providing adequate land to be reserved for future
development in the same manner prescribed for Lot l8, ,
3. Ninth Avenue shall be extended to the south property line of
1432 Eighth Avenue and'terminate as a dead-end street rather
than a cul-de-sac as proposed. A one foot strip shall be
created at the end of Ninth Avenue and dedicated to the City
of Arcadia.
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4, The requirements specified in the reports from the Water and
Public Works departments shall be fulfilled.
5, Portland cement concrete sidewalks shall be constructed on both
sides of all streets within the subdivision and on all partici-
pating properties fronting on Eighth Avenue meeting the approval
of the Department of Public Works,
6. Lots l2, 13, 14 and l5, if left in the subdivision, shall have a
minimum frontage of 75 feet. However, the subdivider may omit
them from the subdivision if the required 75' of frontage cannot
be obtained.
7. The final map shall be in substantial compliance with the approved
tentative map,
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Reference was made to the report dated August 1, 1968, and submitted
by the City Manager pursuant to Council request. It outlined the
purpose, general plan, city obligations, procedures and termination
of such an agency. During the discussion Councilman Butterworth
/6 7 '-f~ mentioned the Federal Urban Renewal Program under which a goodly
portion of the cost would be borne and suggested that a comparison
study be made of both programs. Mayor Hage will schedule a study
session on this matter probably during the month of September.
COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
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REFUND
(Thorsen)
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AGREEMENT
(County
Pound
Services)
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage
None
Councilman Helms, due to his association with the developer.
None
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Upon recommendation of the City Manager and Business License Office,
it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Council authorize a
refund to Paul Thorsen in the amount of $92.8l, which is the unused
portion of the business license fee paid by Mr, Thorsen for 1968.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
The City Manager advised that the contract with Los Angeles County
for animal control services expired at the end of June; that he
had received a sixty day continuance to permit council consideration.
He noted that both he and the Chief of Police recommended the renewal.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman
Butterworth and carried unanimously that the City Council accept the
r ~ 71../ recommendation and renew the contract; that the City Attorney be and
r-- ~ / he is hereby directed to prepare a revision of the Municipal Code to
conform with the new animal control service ordinance as adopted by
the County of Los Angeles, (There is no direct cost to the City but
the County retains the fees it collects). Councilman Considine
commented on the possibility of the city undertaking this service.
TRACT NO.
22330
Streets
Accepted
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VISTA PARK
IMPROVEMENTS
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VISTA PARK
DONATION BY
EXCHANGE
CLUB
SIDEWALK
PROGRAM
PHASE III
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On advice of the City Manager and the Director of Public Works that
improvements in Tract No. 22330 (Winnie Way) have been satisfactorily
completed, it was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by
Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the City Council accept
the streets for maintenance by the city.
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously that the plans and specifications for the improve-
ment of Vista Park be APPROVED and tmt the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized to advertise for bids to be returned August 19,1968.
The communication from the local Exchange Club pledging $2,000 for
furnishings and equipment for the facility was acknowledged. Mayor
Hage will direct a letter of acceptance and appreciation to the Club.
The City Manager summarized the proposed sidewalk program, noting
that the cost is being borne by the city; that locations had been
designated after careful staff study and recommended advertising
for bids.
Petitions objecting to the construction of sidewalks or locations
thereof were made part of the record. l) residents on the west
side of Highland Oaks Drive requesting deletion of the area between
Doshier Avenue and Virginia Drive; that the sidewalks could create
a hazard the city could not solve due to the general slope of the
street and the many steep driveways; also the possibility that the
incline of the sidewalks could be used for skateboard runways by the
children, 2) residents on West Orange Grove Avenue rejected the
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proposal stating in part that it would detract and reduce property
values as it would affect the rural appeal and would not conform
to the surrounding areas.
Mrs. Arthur Starr, President of the local League of Women Voters
read in full a communication urging the construction and noted
a survey it had taken which reflected 89% in favor, 7% neutral
and 4% opposed.
The following persons spoke in opposition either to having parkway
instead of curbline sidewalks, or to having any kind of sidewalks
at all,
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Mr. Herbert Copenhaver, 319 South Second Avenue
Mrs. Polly Craven, 731 E, Winnie Way
Kenyon George, 167l Highland Oaks Drive
Mrs. Betty Sermak, 1714 Highland Oaks'Drive
M, S. Carpenter, 1717 Highland Oaks Drive
Mr, Edmund Sermak, 1714 Highland Oaks Drive
The Director of Public Works explained the procedure in making
location determinations; that each and every street is surveyed
for power poles, trees, and obstructions in a parkway and an
attempt is made to relocate these facilities where it will least
interfere with existing landscaping and noted that construction
adjacent to the curb is more economical and that the city only
goes to the property line because of obstructions in the parkway.
Councilman Considine stated in part that three years ago when
the program was initiated, extensive studies were made in
cooperation with the schools, PTA organizations in an endeavor
to place the sidewalks where they would afford maximum protection
to the children, and noted the traffic surveys. He felt that the
program should move ahead. Councilman Butterworth expressed the
same opinion,
Councilman Arth felt that the program should also proceed but in
view of the objections expressed at this meeting he would favor
deleting the areas in question and the preparation of new estimates
for those particular areas; that there were only four minor
modifications which would not invalidate the program; that he
would rather uSe the money from those areas where the residents
strongly object to those areas where there may be greater need,
Councilman Helms, in noting that only the request for authority
to advertise for bids is before Council, stated in part that bids
could be called and during the interim, locations could be
reviewed and modified.
In order to bring the matter to a vote Councilman Considine MOVED
to authorize staff to advertise for bids and that it be instructed
to substitute curbline sidewalks wherever possible except where
there are major trees which should be preserved; that this phase
of construction be treated in the same manner as the former two
stages.
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AYES:
NOES:
Butterworth, Considine, Hage
Arth, Helms, with the understanding that their votes
been YES under the suggested supplemental bidding
Councilmen
Councilmen
would have
method.
ABSENT:None
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DESIGN OF
RESERVOm
(Mullen
retained)
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On recommendation of the City Manager and the Water Manager it ~as
MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that Kenneth I. Mullen,
consulting engineer be retained for the design of the reservoir
at the St, Joseph Plant Site and, for various water department
q ~ projects. (See recommendation dated August 1, 1968) Funds in 470.70.7.
AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SALARY On recommendation of the City Manager and City Controller, the
INCREASE sa~ary of Mrs. Geri Sepulveda will be temporarily increased to
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Temporary) y.....:hat received by an Account Clerk III. It was n~ted that this
0.:~ is necessary in the converting of the water billing records to
o I ~;~ $
~ /, l a computer operation, The cost ~ill be approximately lOO. Funds
~ a nAl1available in Account 404-3, The motion of authorization ~as made
f 'J~ !by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried
~v on roll call vote as follows:
SURVEY
(Standard
Oil)
r:-IIYS"
UNSAFE
BUILDING
Demo 1 it ion
Authorized
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
The request of the Standard Oil Company for permission to place
on the surface a temporary seismometer cable along Sunset Boulevard
from LeRoy to Michi1linda Avenue was APPROVED on MOTION by
Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried
on roll call as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage
Councilman Helms
Councilman Arth, due to his business affiliation
None
The City Manager advised that the o~ners of an unsafe building at
73 W. Huntington Drive have not complied with the notices to abate
substandard building violations or remove same, and requested
authority to advertise for bids for the demolition by the city, the
cost of such work to become a lien against said property. The City
Attorney requested authority to prosecute for failure to comply,
whereupon Councilman Arth MOVED that authority be granted for
advertising for bids and that the City Attorney be and he is hereby
authorized to prosecute for failure to comply. Motion seconded by
Councilman Considine and carried unanimously,
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1388
ADOPTED
Mrs, Harold Oswald, 1027 South Tenth, referred to the problem of
dust created by horses in her area. It had been brought up before
Council at the July 16, 1968, meeting, The City Manager reported
that the building and safety department have been in contact with
property owners in the area and had asked the one primarily involved
as the offender to come into the office. However, thus far she had
failed to so do.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained its
contents and read the title of Ordinance No. l388, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING
SECTION 9233.9 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING THE
ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE SANTA AN ITA VILLAGE AREA."
MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of
the body of Ordinance No. l388 be WAIVED.
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RESOLUTION
NO, 4019
ADOPTED
ORDINANCE
NO, 1389
ADOPTED
R.ESOLUTION
NO, 4020
ADOPTED
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote, as follows, that Ordinance No. 1388
be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
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The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 40l9, explained the
contents,and read the title of Resolution No, 40l9, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL
PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANITA VILLAGE AREA UPON ITS RECLASSIFI-
CATION INTO A, D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE."
MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote, as follows, that the full reading
of the body of Resolution No. 4019 be WAIVED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
MOTION by Councilman ConSidine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No.
4019 be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. l389 for the second time,
explained the contents and read the title of Ordinance No. l389,
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
AMENDING SECTIONS 9233,6 and 9233.7 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY RECLASSIFYING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE RANCHO SANTA
ANITA AREA AND IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE TURF CLUB AND COLORADO STREET."
MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote, as follows, that the full reading
of the body of Ordinance No. l389 be WAIVED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
MOTION by Councilman
carried on roll call
ADOPTED.
Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
vote as follows, that Ordinance No, l389 be
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4020, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE RANCHO SANTA ANITA
AREA AND IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE TURF CLUB AND COLORADO STREET
UPON ITS RECLASSIFICATION INTO A D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE,"
MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
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RESOLUTION
NO, 4022
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4024
ADOPTED
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carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full
body of Resolution No. 4020 be WAIVED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
MOTION by Councilman
carried on roll call
be ADOPTED.
Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and
vote as follows, that Resolution No. 4020
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
_The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No, 4022, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT
OF EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY."
MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the
full body of Resolution No, 4022 be WAIVED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No, 4022 be
ADOPrED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4024 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING LYMAN H, COZAD, CITY
MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE, AND CATHERINE A. MURPHY,
CITY TREASURER AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CIVIL DEFENSE TO EXECUTE
DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER
THE FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 1950, AS AMENDED."
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of
the full body of Resolution No. 4024 be WAIVED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No.
4024 be,ADOPrED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4025
ADOPTED
MUNICIPAL
DAT~
SYSTEM
('J I S<; I;
APPOINTMENT
SISTER CITY
COMMISSION
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4025, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING LYMAN H. COZAD, CATHERINE
A, MURPHY, ROBERT S. SEARES, LAURENCE J. WAY AND CHESTER N. HOWARD
TO SIGN FOR AND ACCEPT SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF
CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 3911
AND 3912,"
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of
the body of Resolution No. 4025 be WAIVED:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
MOTION by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that Resolution No.
4025 be ADOPTED,
AYES,
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms, Hage
None
None
Councilman Arth explained that modification of the San Gabriel
Valley Municipal Data System Agreement is being requested in
order for cities to become charter members by November 30,1968,
and that possibly additional cities may join the system during
the interim. He then MOVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the documents in form approved by the
City Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried unanimously.
Councilman Butterworth MOVED that Mrs, Peter Pitchess be reappointed
to the Sister City Commission for a full four year term ending
June 30, 1972. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms and carried
unanimouslyo
RADIO SYSTEM The City Manager reported that the radio system in the fire department
FIRE _ .~~ now has dual capacity and explained plans for additional equipment
DEPARTMENT;VV' ( to be acquired on a gradual basis.
SIGNS
(Promotional)
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MEETING
RECESSED
ADJOURNMENT
On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously permission was granted to the Huntington Cortez
Corporation (owner of the own-your-own apartments at l025 W.
Huntington Drive) to display two signs announcing sale of the
apartments in compliance with the sign ordinance, however, was DENIED
permission to display flags on the premises., The latter action was
in keeping with Council policy,
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At 10:05 P,M. Mayor Hage recessed the meeting to the Conference Room.
At 10:35 P.M. Mayor Hage ADJOURNED the meeting to 9:00 A. M. Sunday,
August If, 1968, in the Conference Room.
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