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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 21,1970 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 18:7609 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21, 1970 I' The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on April 21, 1970, at 8:00 P.M. INVOCATION Rev. John S. Meyer Arcadia Christian Reformed Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor C. Robert Arth ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None OFFICIAL CANVASS ELECTION RESULTS The City Clerk, having tabulated the semi-official returns of the April 14, 1970, Municipal Election at which three Councilmen were elected, in accordance with Section 22932 of the California Elections Code, appointed the following as an Elections Board to conduct the official canvass: ')~u IV- q Inspector Mayor C. Robert Arth Clerks Councilman Robert J. Considine Councilman James R. Helms, Jr Judges Councilman Edward L. Butterworth 1 Councilman Don W. Hage Following is a tabulation, by precinct, of the votes received by each candidate: 4-21-70 - 1 - 18:7610 ARCADIA 'TABULATION SHEET MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 14, 1970 CANDIDATES FOR rITY COUNCILHEN PREC, TOTAL NO, REG NO. ARTH BUTTERWORTH HAGE HARGETT WINCHESTER Io/RITE INS VOTE VOTERS 1 307 302 317 123 37 384 1205 2 306 341 321 110 38 391 1282 3 156 186 147 35 11 198 422 4 250 254 232 74 23 295 790 5 210 208 236 154 98 313 120 6 204 172 193 132 47 272 112 7 177 177 167 37 15 194 416 8 338 311 301 90 28 370 902 9 238 216 217 83 31 271 811 10 202 204 196 56 21 235 858 11 168 151 149 71 39 200 1325 12 188 198 205 104 48 259 1694 13 246 230 254 210 77 385 1667 14 242 198 251 197 56 356 1157 15 235 220 238 156 50 326 949 16 304 274 318 241 53 456 1313 17 266 270 253 152 50 347 1445 18 228 224 233 124 72 311 1602 19 245 255 278 136 65 346 1368 20 173 185 187 86 36 229 936 21 182 184 231 94 33 257 823 22 188 177 212 90 43 249 918 23 242 265 279 165 57 363 1334 AB VOTE 77 74 78 27 17 93 GRAND 1045 TOTAL 5372 5276 5493 2747 7100 25 5S~ 4-21-70 - 2 - I I 18:7611 After the official canvass of the results submitted by the Election Precinct Officials, the following results were DECLARED OFFICIAL, ARTH BUTTERWORTH HAGE MARGETT WINCHESTER 5372 5276 5493 2747 1045 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST 7100 Pursuant to Section 9919 of the California Elections Code, following is the City Clerk's statement of the above results of the election: "I, CHRISTINE VAN MAANEN, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, California, hereby certify and declare that the City Council of the City of Arcadia, at a regular meeting held April 21, 1970, duly and regularly canvassed the returns of the General Municipal Election held i~ the City of Arcadia, on April 14, 1970, and has declared the results of said election." RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO. ~ if/A? of Resolution No. 5027, entit led: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, STATING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION ADOPTED APRIL 14, 1970." OATH ADMINISTERED TO COUNCILMEN (MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE ELECTED) MAYOR MAYOR PRO TEMPORE It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the. full body of Resolution No. 5027 be WAIVED and that same be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Arth None None Whereupon the City Clerk administered the oath of office to the Councilmen and presented each with a Certificate of Election. Mayor Arth expressed appreciation for the cooperation from his colleagues on the council and from staff during his tenure as Mayor, cited some of the accomplishments during that time and made reference to matters of the future. He also expressed gratification at the confidence placed in him by the electorate in returning him to the City Council for another four year term. Section 404 of the City Charter provides that after any election at which a Councilman or Councilmen are elected, the first order of business is for the City Council to elect one of its members as presiding officer who shall have the title of Mayor. He shall be the chief official of the City for all ceremonial purposes. He shall perform such other duties consistent with his office as may be pres- cribed by Council. The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor during his absence or disability. Councilman Rage placed in nomination the name of Councilman Butterworth to act as Mayor for the ensuing year. Councilman Helms seconded the nomination. Councilman Considine MOVED that the nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast. Motion seconded by Councilman Rage and carried unanimously. The City Clerk thereupon cast a unanimous ballot for the sole nominee, Councilman Butterworth. Mayor Butterworth then assumed his place as presiding officer. Councilman Arth then placed in nomination as 'Mayor Pro Tempore the name of Councilman Helms. Councilman Rage seconded the nomination. Council- man Considine MOVED that the nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unani- mously. The City Clerk then cast a unanimous ballot for the sole nominee, Councilman Helms as Mayor Pro Tempore. - 3 - 4-21-70 RECESS AND RECONVENE ROLL CALL REARING (Friedman) Continued to June 16 0/ 'J..,~ ;)(\ HEARING Zoning Amendment \~ \ CONDITIONAL I '\ USE PERMIT (Service Station) CONTINUED 18:7612 The audience and members of the council acknowledged the efforts and accomplishments of former Mayor Arth during his tenure as Presiding Officer. Both Mayor Butterworth and Councilman Hage commented on the outcome of the election; that the vote of confidence indicated to them that the eLectorate wouLd Like counciL to go forward on some of the projects started during the last four years and endeavor to bring them to a concLusion in the ensuing four years. Both expressed gratitude in their reeLection. The reorganized City Council then responded to rolL call as follows: I PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None On March 17, 1970, the appeal filed by Mrs. Ilse Friedman from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of her application for a lot split at 120-150 E. Duarte Road was CONTINVED to allow time in which the property owners invoLved might be abLe to arrive at a meeting of the minds. However, Mrs. Friedman appeared before Council at this time and advised that thus far such an agreement had not been reached and asked for further continuation. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously that the matter be placed on the JUNE 16 agenda. On April 7, Council requested the City Attorney to redraft Section 9275.2.9 with reference to reducing the period from ten days to six days within which an appeal may be filed from a decision of the Planning Commission on an application for a conditional use permit. The City Attorney proposed an alternate amendment which would provide for an appeal to be filed up to the time that the Council considers the matter for approvaL at the first CounciL meeting foLLowing finaL action by the PLanning Commission provided that if such meeting occurs less than Seven days after the final action of the commission, an appeal may be fiLed within seven days. Mayor Butterworth then advised that the hearing remained open. No one desired to be heard and the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by CounciLman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimousLy. Where- upon it was MOVED by CounciLman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on rolL caLl vote as follows, that the amendment proposed by the City Attorney be APPROVED and that the appropriate ordinance effecting same be prepared. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth None None On April 4th, Council continued to this date the conditional use permit I application filed by Ray Boardman in connection with his property at 101 E. Duarte Road which is leased to the Texaco Company. The permit had been granted by the Planning Commission subject to conditions. Mr. Boardman had appeared before Council at that time and requested recon- sideration of some of the conditions, i. e., drainage, 151 radius corner cutoff and underground utilities. The delay had been granted to allow time for Mr. Boardman to confer with the City Engineer and his lessee. Mr. Boardman appeared before Council and submitted a portion of the lease he has with the oil company relating to possible public use of some of the subject property. (This was in response to a request made by Mayor Butterworth at the former meeting). He stated that the lessee could cancel its lease if he were required to comply with the 15' radius cutoff; that he had altered his thinking On the drainage requirement and - 4 - 4-21-70 I I ZONING CHANGE DENIAL (ACCEPTED) AWARD OF CONTRACT (Live Oak Improvement) ~ ;). \ t t{\ CHICAGO PARK DEVELOPMENT ~ d. ' ({\4/ {\ ~rl 18:7613 would have no objection to that and would dedicate the 2' on Duarte Road, but felt the requirement for underground utilities was a little unfair as it would be difficult to accomplish. It was brought out during the deliberations that Mr. Boardman had not met with staff members concerning the driveway, parking area and some of the other conditions imposed, therefore, the matter was CONTINUED until May 19; and Mr. Boardman was asked to meet with staff and his lessee well in advance of this date in order to be fully prepared. Council received Planning Commission Resolution No. 699 denying a proposed change in the zoning ordinance to require a review by the Modification Committee of plans for any building in excess of 50,000 sq. ft., gross floor area. The Commission denied the proposal for the reason that existing regulations relating to the construction of large buildings are adequate and that a requirement for a plan review by the Modification Committee of plans that complied with all existing ordinances would be an unnecessary procedure. FILED. The City Manager reported on the bids received for the improvement of Live Oak Avenue from Third Avenue to the east city limits and made recommendation for the award of the contract to the low bidder: Alternate Bid $ 69,482.00 67,012.50 66,600.50 62,926.00 70,680.00 -0- 72,970.00 70,300.00 D. & W Paving, Inc Sully Miller E. C. Construction Arnan Bros, F. W. Richter Construction Griffith Company Osborn Construction Crowell & Larson $68,354.00 64,932.50 64,952.50 59,226.00 69,480.00 69,457.50 69,310.00 68,960.00 It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Aman Brothers, in the total amount of $59,226.00 (excluding the alternate bid); that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney. PROJECT TO BE FINANCED FROM GAS TAX FUNDS PRESENTLY BUDGETED, COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS APPROVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND CITY CAPITAL FUNDS. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the sum of .$2,000 be appropriated from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 .in , the General Fund to Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 263 to cover the cost of installing water lines and electrical conduit b~tween the median islands for future landscaping. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The City Manager asked the Planning Director to report on the costs of engineering services to survey soil conditions in the Chicago Park area and to make his recommendation therefor. Whereupon the Planning Director reviewed in detail the progress of the urban renewal activities beginning with the time the Community Redevelopment Agency was created with the Mayor of the City to act as Chairman and the council to act as the Agency, as set forth in the report on file in the office of the City Clerk. 4-21-70 - 5 - EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES APPROVED . ~ j--f .e. i-.. }J \ lJ''\} ~ \ ~,~tm \ SYSTEM APPROVED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE (Trucks) 18:7614 It was noted that on February 3, 1970, Council gave the Planning Commission permission to secure costs of an engineering and geo- logical study of the subject area, the purpose of which would be to give the Council an estimate of the cost required to bring the physical characteristics of the 96 acre parcel of land up to standards required in an industrial park development; to determine the extent and quality of fill believed to cover the north-westerly . portion of the property and to determine the feasibility of filling or otherwise reclaiming the area presently taken up by two largely expended gravel quarries. It was further noted that qualified firms had been contacted and their proposals explored. From such proposals engineering and planning services can be expected to cost about $20,000 - feasibility and/or preliminary studies can be expected to I cost about $4000. The Planning Director and staff recommended a feasibility study or Phase I and the City Manager concurred therein. The firm of Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall was recommended as the most capable of doing the necessary work. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the firm of Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall be retained for the first phase feasibility study - at a cost of $4000. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The City Manager advised that two unexpected emergencies had arisen. (1) One Crown Coach Pumper Unit #383 has developed a serious engine problem. (2) police department radar unit has become inoperative. He continued that it is questionable whether or not to expend monies to repair the engine and that the best investment from the standpoint of modern operating problems and economy would be a diesel motor for the pumper - at a cost of about $10,000. That the radar unit is beyond repair and recommended the purchase of a new one at about $1,850. The Superintendent of Equipment Maintenance was commended on his excellent report on the pumper unit. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the two expenditures be AUTHORIZED with funds from the Council Contingency Account. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The City Manager advised that staff has been working for some time on the development of a bikeways system to provide routes for bicycle riders under maximum safety conditions with access to points of interest and explored an extensive report therefor which indicated it would cost about $940. He noted that inasmuch as the riding is done mostly in the summer months, the work will be accomplished gradually with city forces. I It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the sum of $940 be authorized from the Council Contingency Fund for the bikeways system as recommended and reported on by the City Manager. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The City Manager recommended purchase of two trucks (a 2~ ton dump truck and a 3/4 ton pick up) and advised that bids received from the El Monte Motor Company is less than bids received some time ago. Those bids had been rejected as being too high. 4-21-70 - 6 - I I 18:7615 It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the two subject trucks be purchased from El Monte Motor Company in the total amount, including tax, of $11,608.50- Existing Street Division budget to be utilized. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None On recommendation of the City Manager the proposal submitted by the Boys' Christian League to use city owned land between the Mounted Police facility and the 3-Par Golf Course for recreation, gymnasium and auditorium purposes was DEFERRED, The League officials concur in the deferment, WAB&PA A \e~on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and ANTIQUE CAR carried unanimously the West Arcadia Business and Professional EXHIBIT Association was granted permission to hold an antique car show on APPROVED June 27. West side of Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue. The City to be named as an additional insured on the Association's liability policy. The Association will place 'no parking' signs, All plans to be reviewed by the Director of Public Works. CITY PROPERTY Use-Deferred COMMENDATIONS ENDORSEMENT STATE BONDS INTEREST RATE INCREASE \ }R. SALARtES EXTENDED ADVERTISE FOR BtDS (Wate~ line) COUNTY SUPERVISORS COMMENDED Council received communications from 1) United States Senator Murphy and 2) Municipal President of Santa Ana, Sono~a, commending the local fire department in its donation of a fire truck to the Mexican Village. On recommendation of the City Manager and Water Manager, Council approved in principle the June 2 ballot measU~e - Proposition 7 - which would increase the interest rate on the State Bonds which have already been voted in by the electorate but remain unsold due to the limit of 5% interest. It was noted that due to this the State Water Project is in jeopardy and if stopped, the Northern California water contracted for by Southern California water users will not reach the water-scarce areas. MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the measure be approved in principle and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution therefor. On recommendation of the City Manager and Personnel Director, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the temporary appointments of 1) business license officer and 2) buyer, be extended for sixty days at the salaries authorized by Council on November 4, 1969. It was noted that during the interim the new budget will be presented and considered. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth None Nooe On recommendation of the City Manager and Water Manager, the plans and specifications were APPROVED and the City Clerk was AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids for modification of water lines in connection with the Foothill Freeway construction, Phase 3, Bids to be received May 4, 1970, with results submitted to Council on May 5. On recommendation of the City Manager, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that County Supervisors Frank G, Bonelli and Burton Chace be commended for their action in opposing the mid-year increase in salaries granted to the employees of the County Sheriff and Fire Departments, It was noted in the Manager.'s report that the action is contrary to the Employer-Employee Relations Ordinance of the County which provides for annual negotiations and agreementso 4-21-70 - 7 - FIRST AVENUE IMPROVEMENT Appraisal Work Authorized -,,;\0 \\} f'X PROCEDURAL ORDINANCE IJ... WAIVED ~-.; '1 \\ PENNANTS APPROVED '. " .~ ,J :-.:y , . 18:7616 The City Manager reported that it is now necessary to proceed with the acquisition of rights-of-way in the improvement of First Avenue, as the Director of Public Works has scheduled completion of the acquisition and negotiations with property owners who have interfering structures prior to the end of the calendar year so that these structures can be remodeled to clear the right-of-way prior to the construction target date of June, 1971. He advised that proposals have been received for the appraisal work and recommended the retention of a specific firm. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the firm of Howard S. Martin and Associates be retained as the appraisers for the subject I project in conformance with a proposal from said company and that the sum of $5,600 be appropriated from available Gas Tax Funds for such purpose. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None In order to consider the following items the prov1s10ns of the Procedural Ordinance were waived on MOTION by Councilman-Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimouslYG The City Manager advised that the firm of Victor Construction Company, Inc" had qualified for the work in connection with the development of Baldwin Stocker Park. Be it noted that on April 17 Council had awarded the contract to that company provided it qualified for this type of construction. On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the request of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company to display pennants at its store at 1500 S. Baldwin Avenue to publicize a promotion activity starting.May 1st was APPROVED. Permission granted for a period not to exceed thirty days and subject to approval by the Building Department. VEHICLE AIR ~he City Manager advised that six conversion kits will be available to POLLUTION 'J:the City later this month and asked authority to proceed. Whereupon Duel Fuel ~ it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and sy~ee~~~~~ carried unanimously that the proposal to convert six city vehicles ~ ~~\~ to the use of natural gas be APPROVED and that staff be authorized S' '(J. ,,- ~ > to obtain informal bids for the installation of a refueling system ~ at the City's corporation yard. ORDINANCE NO. 1409 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 1410 INTRODUCED The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1409 entitled: " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 2691.5 OF THE ARCAOIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX." It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried I on roll call vote as follows, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1409 be WAIVED and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1410, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9113,1.2, 9113.1.3, 9122, 9122.1, AND 9276.2,11, REPEALING SECTION 9263_1.29, ADDING SECTION 9275.1.52.3, RENUMBERING SECTIONS 9112,4 THROUGH 9122.7, AND ADDING SECTION 9112.4 RELATING TO ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS." Joe Adashek, 2221 Palm Circle, stated in part that he has an interest in a portion of the property proposed for increased lot area as set forth 4-21-70 - 8 - I 18:7617 in Section 4 of this ordinance; that in December, 1969, an application for a lot split at 371 Warren Way was denied and that it appears to him there is some uncertainty about the legality of the action. He stated further in part that he would like to take the matter to court and was advised by Mayor Butterworth that it is his right to so do; that he should consult with private counsel as to the procedure he may wish to follow. It was then MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1410 be WAIVED and that same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO. ~ C//~P of Resolution No. 5028, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DEDICATING CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSES." ADOPTED It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 5028 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title NO. ~ "I'/;J-/ of Resolution No. 5029, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DEDICATING CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR ARCADIA AVENUE." ADOPTED COMPUTER SERVICE AGREEMENT APPROVED I .~ 1# fA \\? SISTER CITY CLERICAL ASSISTANCE ~ It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 5029 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None Authority was requested to enter into an agreement with Xerox Computer Services for water utility billing. It was noted that the existing agreement does not have any provision for current rates and does not require that these rates be established as of April 1 for the ensuing year; that for these reasons and because a different entity is now furnishing the service, it is recommended by staff that a new agreement be executed. Councilman Arth explained what has transpired during the intervening months. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that a new agreement (in effect an agreement for two years and two months), subject to cancellation at any time upon a ninety day notice by the City, be executed as proposed by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUl~,cilt:.c\.l Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None The need for additional clerical assistance to the Sister City Commission was explored and it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that one stenographer be employed on a temporary basis for a period of six months at $511 per month. The stenographer would be in the office of the City Manager and funds to be from the Council Contingency Account. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen None None Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms, Butterworth 4-21-70 - 9 - ~J:NI-BlKE { ~OCATIONS ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE SALARY INCREASES ADJOURNMENT 18:7618 Discussion held on suitable locations for riding mini-bikes and reference was made to the lack of inquiries made to the Recreation Commission concerning this. It was felt that publicity in the local press would generate interest. It was suggested that persons be urged to apprise the Commission of their interest. At 10 P.M., the City Council adjourned to the Conference Room for an executive session. At 10:35 P.M., the City Council reconvened, It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the annual salary of the City Manager be increased to $27,900 and the annual salary of the City Attorney be increased to $24,700, effective May 1, 1970. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None At 10:40 P.M., the meeting was ADJOURNED SINE DIE on MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded. by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. ~; cf-(j)lkt~k Mayor ATTEST: ~~ Christine Van Maanen City Clerk I 4-21-70 - 10 -