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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 2,1970 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ,j 18:7635 1 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPRqVAL HEARING (Bowling Square) J (P1f 1 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 1970 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in a regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on June 2, 1970, at 7:30 P.M. Rev. Fred Coots, Jr., Church of the Good Shepherd Mayor Edward L. Butterworth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine, the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 19, 1970, were APPROVED. Time scheduled for the public hearing on the request of Vista Management Company and SDM Company, operating corporation and real property owner respectively, for permission to serve and sell alcoholic beverages, in addition to the presently permitted beer, in areas currently prohibited by Council permit at the Bowling Square, 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue, i. e., asking that Section 6312.5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code be rescinded. FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS. FULL TRANSCRIPT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF THE BOWLING SQUARE: George McGill, 3605 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, attorney for the bowling establishment, stated in part that it is imperative that liquor be permitted in the requested areas in order to supplement the financial condition; that it would reduce the financial loss currently being experienced; that they would limit the serving of such alcoholic beverages to the times when the young people are not on the bowling lanes inasmuch as the leagues bowling in the evenings are all adult leagues. (6 PM to 2 AM). He referred to the possibility that the bowling center would have to close if the request were not granted and appealed for favorable consideration. Harold Hollowick, 2041 San Angeline, Long Beach, Managing Director of the Bowling Proprietors Association, stated in 'part that to his knowledge the city is the only one in the State with a bowling alley operating under this restriction. He referred to a suryey made by the association during a period when a bill of similar restriction was before the Legis- lature. The bill did not get out of committee. The results of the survey from various public agencies, including police departments, Some churches, county supervisorial representatives, etc., indicated no problems had been encountered due to the serving of alcoholic beverages in the requested areas. (Excerpts were read from many of these anSWers and copy material was circulated among the cou~cilmen.) Upon inquiry it was stated by Mr. Hollowick that not one negative response was received from those surveyed. He explored school programs including junior tournaments at which adult scorekeepers do not partake of any alcoholic beverages; that the proprietors endeavor and do control the problem, That the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board felt the restriction would cause more problems. He concluded by stating in part that the 6-2-70 - 1 - ~b# 18:7636 association recognizes and understands the desire of Council, but with the assurance of the operators of Bowling Square that they will limit the hours for the protection of the youth and the fact that it is the only city in the state so restrictive, that in his opinion the owners and operators are being penalized and urged Council to grant the request, SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION: Rev. Fred Coots, Jr., President of the local Ministerial Association, stated in part that he has heard similar presentations during the past 25 years; that it is always the same; that he is not impressed with the statement that the city is the only one so restrictive; that it is a unique city and one that is most concerned about providing a proper environment for the raising of children. He thought it strange that not 1 one problem was reported in the aforementioned survey; that the youth do not consume alcoholic beverages because it'is obviously illegal but they are influenced by the fact that it is there; that bowling is indeed good clean recreation. He referred to the ordinances and city regulations concerning such sale and serving; that the bowling center must have been acquired with that knowledge and suggested that perhaps rates could be increased in order to improve the financial situation. Upon query, he stated ,in part that the Ministerial Association did not take a position; that it is not a pressure group, however, that individual ministers were present and would give their personal views. Richard Mingst, 815 Victoria Drive, stated in part that bowling is widely advertised as a sport and recreation; that no one would be able to equate liquor with sports; they do not mix; that it is also widely advertised as an appropriate game for families; that it is something the city would want to encourage as a family recreation; that he would not want to see that destroyed. He explored what he has been told by the leadership of a particularly large bowling league that what a league looks for is adequate parking, availability of adequate food and sanitary facilities; that with those attractions players will travel far. That perhaps proprietorship could participate in providing bowling assistance for prizes, trophies and the like, all in an effort to attract leagues. Mrs. Joseph Culverwell, 843 Monte Verde Drive, stated in part that her children celebrate birthday parties at the subject bowl and she would not permit this if the restriction were lifted; that there are enough bad influences without adding to them. Rev. John S, Meyer, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church, agreed with what has been said thus far by the opposition; that he had been asked by the governing body of his church to express the fact that it is not in favor of changing the regulation mainly because bowling is a family sport and everything possible should be done to discourage the overconsumption of alcoholic beverages. Rev. James Prince, First Baptist Church, concurred with the views of the other ministers; that having recently arrived from a very troubled community where schools are expkriencing appalling problems with drugs 1 and alcohol, it was refreshing fO come to the city and find the situation as well controlled as it is. He asked that the present restriction be retained. Ralph Hamburger, associate pastor with the Presbyterian Church, stated in part that he knows the bowling association is responsible for policing their own industry and they are to be commended in that regard; but if the restriction is lifted and the bowling activity is closed to the youth after 6 PM it would eliminate families enjoying the sport together; that he would suggest increasing the rates; that this might be a way to solve the problem of financial distress at the center. That the General Assembly of the entire Presbyteria is looking into the matter of the immense harm cigarettes and liquor can have upon individuals. He urged Council to deny the request. 6-2-70 - 2 - 1 1 J&7~ 18:7637 Rev. Robert Oliver, Church of Christ, read a prepared statement which set forth in part: that the right to use private property as an owner chooses is part of the American tradition but the private property must be used in such a way as to invest it with public responsibility; it is another concept that is valuable to our way of life and it is this principle which leads governments to license and regulate the use of private property. That this is in keeping with the warrants and wishes and temperature of a community; it is to be expected that the elected officials of any jurisdiction should exercise themselves to take the temperature of the community to determine if the way property is used is the will and wishes of the' people; he commended Council on its fair way of looking beyond the revenue of the moment and endeavoring to judge the terms and circumstances of the whole moral issue. Rev. Oliver objected to the sale of hard liquor on the concourse of bowling alley areas for the following reasons, 1) under the proposal it would necessitate the exclusion of minors from the premises which is a giant step in the wrong direction, there being already too few places for the youth and society cannot continue to condemn them for gathering in parks and on street corners when business and recreational opportunities are closed to them; 2) that it would prevent parents and children from engaging in the recreation and there are already too few things a family may do together. 3) drinking bowlers would drive away the non-drinkers; that the occasional but inevitable appearance of a bowler who has imbibed too much will also insult the temperate and caUSe him to go elsewhere; 4) that he objected to the thinking of the proprietors that high liquor sales would increase bowling sales - that the next step could be to request permission to stage floor shows; 5) that to grant this request would tie the hands of this and future councils from denying similar requests. In conclusion he stated in part that to grant the request would be a step in the wrong direction and asked for denial. The Attorney for the applicants, Mr. McGill, answered in response to an inquiry from Councilman Hage"that a letter on file spells out restrictions with which the bowling alley could operate; that they are requesting permission to serve alcoholic beverages only during the hours of 6 PM through midnight during weekdays not on Saturday afternoon, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon or Sunday evening. And in answer to Councilman Arth stated in part that they would be willing to exclude children entirely from the bowling center. In answer to Councilman Helms he stated in part that there is a possibility of having to close the center; that $112,000 was lost during the year before last; that it is anticipated that the loss would be reduced to around $20,000 if they were able to serve liquor in the areas requested. George Snow, an officer in the Vista Management Company and the general manager of the bowl, stated in part that about 60 percent of the leagues are Arcadia based, and as far as increasing prices they had led the San Gabriel Valley in that respect last year and can no longer do that. He told about losing three leagues due to the restriction, namely the Arcadia Elks, the Whitaker Corporation and the Avon Corporation which is a ladies league. That children cannot use the lanes during the league playoffs. He told of the high school youth bowling and various church leagues, neither of which had ever asked if they served liquor on the lanes; that the question is not usually asked when making arrangements to bowl. That it ts an added attraction to ~he bowling as a recreation and is a question of ~hether or not they can continue in business. In answer to Councilman Hage he stated that about two-thirds of the income is from leagues. And in anSWer to Councilman Considine, stated in part that people bowl about 30 weeks out of the year, mostly during the winter, and that it is the belief of management that it could derive greater income if it Were permitted to serve alcoholic beverages - that its problem is not that of maintaining an adequate number of bowlers, but in gaining more revenue. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Council- man Arth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously. 6-2-70 - 3 - ~,~ 18:7638 Mayor Butterworth stated in part that since he was the only councilman who was serving on the Council at the time Bowling Square originally sought to do business in the city he asked for and was granted the privilege of speaking first in the matter. He ,then traced the history from May 17, 1960, when the application was first before Council in public hearing proceeding and at which the chamber was overflowing with interested citizens. At the time there was great opposition to a bowling alley even coming into the city as it was felt it would not be compatible with the type of community; that a former Councilman, Jess Balser, and he were opposed to the bowling activity but after much discussion and almost solely upon the condition that no hard liquor would be sold on the concourse of the lanes, a permit was approved by council on a 5 to 0 vote with the further provision that a cocktail 1 lounge would be permitted to accommodate Some of the patrons; that the owner-builder, Grant Shumaker, stated at the time that there would be no problem with the conditions of approval. He continued that during his tenure as Mayor (1962) Mr. Shumaker requested an amendment of the restrictions to permit hard liquor to be served on the concourSe for the following three reasons: l,.,that it was a financial hardship. 2...that Arcadia was the only city in Southern California with the restriction. 3...that if the request were granted children would be excluded during specific times. This request was denied on a 4 to 1 vote. Then in August of 1966 a new owner-operator, J. A. Vander Meulen, asked that his permit be expanded to allow dancing under a social club arrangement. The request for a social club was denied. In September of 1966 Mr. Vander Meulen petitioned Council for the right to serve hard liquor on the concourSe and based his request on the same three premises as outlined above, This request was denied on a 5 to 0 vote. It was during this particular period that Council became aware that hard liquor was in fact being served on the concourse and when the practice continued Council instructed the City Attorney to commence prosecution, 'The City went to Court and was vindicated. Mayor Butterworth continued in part that Mr. Vander Meulen soon thereafter sold the bowling alley to the present owners; that when their application was before Council it was specifically asked of the applicant, William H, Noah, "Do you understand that if we grant the permit to operate the bowling alley that you cannot serve hard liquor on the concourse and we will annually require an affidavit from you that you are complying with this requirement." The response was "I understand fully 'r cannot serve liquor on the concourse." With that understanding the permit was granted. Now, these same owners, with the full knowledge of the situation, asks for the right to serve hard liquor for the exact same three reasons; that in his opinion, the owners, who made a very creditable presentation through their attorney, and the professional representative of the bowling alley industry, could not have been more forewarned of the position of the City. That in his opinion there has been no sudden unforeseen contingency, no great change 1 in the economic climate; that a permit was granted for the bowling activity, that financial hardship is not a basis for lowering standards which are in the best interest of the community. In conclusion, he stated in part that if the restriction were lifted an irreversible position would have been taken...that an amendment to their liquor license would have to be obtained from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and if this were granted there would be a serious question as to whether the City could ever legally change its position. And obviously the other bowling alley would be entitled to the same privilege and it wouldn't be long before other requests would be forthcoming from, for instance, the 3 Par Golf Course; that he is not willing to lower the community standards because of financial hardship. 6-2-70 - 4 - 1 1 ~?w 18:7639 Councilman Arth stated in part that he was impressed with the presen- tations and has mixed emotions on the matter; that he understands that the owners cannot increase prices if all the other bowling alleys do not; that he is mostly concerned because of the alternative - that there would not be bowling in the city - that it is a good recreational sport - that the proposed limitation in the hours the youth could uSe the lanes appears to be reasonable; that he recognizes the fact that beer is served at all times and perhaps a clear definition is not being made on the part of the' city. That the company is primarily in the business of bowling but needs the extra revenue to continue, That he believes there could be a compromise with the assurance that bowling would remain in the city. Councilman Considine referred to his teenagers who bowl in the early evening hours; that he has always felt confident they were bowling in an atmosphere in the city where it was well policed and conducive to a wholesome attitude; that it appears to him that the question is does Council want to create a cocktail atmosphere in the bowling alley and restrict the young people. He noted that patrons go to Dodger Stadium and the Los Angeles Coliseum and if they desire a drink they must go to the lounge area; that it comes down to the question of whether or not Council wants to keep the business of selling alcoholic beverages separate or intermingle it with a family sport; that he could truth- fully say he does not think they should be intermingled; there are just too many young people involved. Councilman Hage stated in part that the argument that the city is the only one not permitting the serving of liquor on the concourse does not really impress him, however, the contention that the bowling alley would have to close if they are denied the privilege does; that if it is believed they will do this, is not the fact that beer is allowed a half hearted compromise, because one can become just as intoxicated on beer as with hard liquor; that in his opinion it is a question of what is the purpose of the city regulation, should the city do something to keep them in business if we believe what is said, or not believe what is said and stand by the ordinance or go, even further by eliminating all alcoholic beverages on the concourse. Councilman Considine spoke to the remarks made by Councilman Hage; that it is not the intent to change the ordinances of the city every time a business either succeeds or fails; that ordinances are adopted based upon what is in the best interests of people who live in the community; that Council must be responsible to their wishes; that if standards are lowered because a business is in financial trouble then every other ordinance can be broken because it would.work a hardship on a particular business. That in the subject instance he would not like to see the young people exposed to more problems than they already are, Mayor Butterworth stated in part that he recognizes the inconsistency between beer being sold and hard liquor; that on several occasions he has attempted to have the ordinance amended to remove beer from the concourse; that if he could get sufficient votes he would go forward for the removal of beer from the concourse. That he could not agree more that the city is unique in that it is the only one in the state with such a restriction; that it has never been attempted to be per- suaded by the common denominator of what every other City in the State does; that if that is true he would like to keep it that way; that there are other areas in which the city is different, That as far as the possibility of the business closing, the city started out with a proposition -- it did not want a bowling alley if liquor were to be sold or served on the concourse...that this was the premise in the beginning and he was willing to end up with the same premise...that with an investment of $300,000 the business would not just fold up, that it is just too unreasonable to believe; that he would not want to see the bars let down. 6-2-70 - 5 - /' 6-;1/ ..../ - , MOTION TO DENY REQUEST HEARING SCHEDULE)) t/' MEETING TIME CHANGE ,/ PERSONNEL BOARD (Fir eman age) ) C "'\ ~, f PROPOSED TEEN CENTER /J. 1; -.:' r. 18:7640 Councilman Helms stated in part that there is a great deal of signi- ficance in the historical background of the matter, of which he was not aware until explored at this meeting; that he did not realize beer was permitted on the concourse, that he sympathized with the owners and operators but that the position of the City had been made clear to them in the beginning; that it is a matter which becomes quite personal and emotional.. ,drinking is a serious problem with society today, He expressed a high degree of respect for those speaking against the request and has given their opposing viewpoints a great deal of thought because they do represent a substantial part of the community; that he was swayed in part by their presentations. He then MOVED to DENY ( the request, Alcoholic beverages are not to be served on the concourse or in other areas currently restricted. MOTION seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows: 1 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Considine, Helms, Butterworth Councilmen Arth, Hage None Councilman Hage once more observed that he cannot See the difference between beer and hard liquor and MOVED to ban the sale and serving of beer on the concourse. No second to the motion. Mayor Butterworth asked the City Manager to consider placing the matter on the next agenda. A public hearing was scheduled for July 7 on the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning changes in the zoning and subdivision ordinances relative to Planned Unit Developments. (Resolution No. 703). On MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously the time the Planning Commission convenes its meetings will be changed from 8 PM until 7:45 PM. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare the appropriate ordinance to effect this change. On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the recommendation of the Perronnel Board was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to the Municipal Code, Section 2322.2 to permit the employment of persons through 34 years of age for the position of Fireman. It was noted that this change will increase the ability of the City to employ experienced men; including those whose career decisions and service records are more firm. Robert Bonsack, 541 Valido Road, speaking on behalf of the local Coordinating Council, stated in part that the report prepared by the former assistant city manager was by far the best he has ever seen, it is both factual and unemotional; that many of its conclusions were substantiated by his experience with the Teen Center, This report has been referred by Council to both the Recreation and Youth Commissions for study and recommendation. 1 Mr. Bonsack explored the lack of suitable facilities for events and functions and paraphrased four primary recommendations in the report with which he agreed; 1) that a community center should be built, 2) the teen center portion should be separate from a main community building, 3) the city property north of city hall could be used and 4) financing could be accomplished through a general obligation bond. However, he recognized that the results would take some doing to accomplish and proposed the following alternative: that the city cbnsider acquiring the building formerly occupied by the Tribune office at 909 S. Santa Anita Avenue which is located close to the High School and future city developments; that adjacent thereto is a swimming pool and 6-2-70 - 6 - 1 SIDEWALK PROGRAM ~ //tf/-D ADVANCE NOTICES ON PROPERTY CHANGES t;~1? CONTRACT AWARD (Sidewalks) 1 J-/~/-JJ 18:7641 facilities for sale; that the Tribune building may be available at a price around $200,OOO...and for consideration only he submitted that perhaps funds for some of the proposed capital projects in the five year program could be redirected. He concluded by asking if the Coordinating Council could have response by its next meeting. Discussion ensued on similar community facilities with which Council had been impressed, i. e., the centers in Sierra Madre, Hawthorne, Whittier, etc, Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Bonsack and asked staff to pursue the proposal. Mr. Bonsack will make his pre- sentation before the Recreation Commission at its next meeting. Council will respond to the Coordinating Council as soon as possible. Edward DaRin, 416 N. Altura Road, spoke concerning the proposed construction of sidewalks on Altura Road, stating in part that he and most of the residents were not aware that the sidewalk program had advanced to this point and requested a delay on that particular portion until the residents have had an opportunity to consider the logic behind the location of the sidewalks. The matter being scheduled in the agenda procedure, further discussion was withheld until later in the meeting. Tad Fessenden, 1100 W. Orange Grove Avenue, spoke on behalf of the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners Association, of which he is the new President, stating in part that the association has pledged itself to cooperate with the City on any matter pertaining to the particular area and in return asked the city for its cooperation in seeing that the association is made aware by notification well in advance of any developments anywhere which might affect the residents, including notices relative to lot splits, subdivision and variance applications. All in an endeavor to have sufficient time to meet and confer prior to the time a matter is before the Planning Commission and/or the City Counc 11. Council assured Mr. Fessenden that this could and would be done and felt the practice should be expanded to include all community property owner associations, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that copies of notices concerning any requested or proposed change in property or property development (i. e., copies of the same notice received by abutting property owners) including the agenda of the Planning Commission and City Council meetings, be submitted to all property owner associations within the city. Letter of such request to be filed with the Planning ,Department and the City Clerk. In a joint communication dated June 2, the City Manager and the Director of Public Works reported on the bids received for the construction of sidewalks and reconstruction of non-conforming driveway aprons (Phases IV and V), and made recommendation for the award of contract and for the appropriation of funds therefor, It was noted that curb-sidewalks on the east side of Altura Road between Hugo Reid and Colorado Street were included in the plans. Reference was also made to a petition received from property owners on Golden West Avenue between Huntington Drive and Coronado Drive along with a letter from the Santa Anita Village Association requesting that sidewalks for that street be placed adjacent to the curb instead of at the property line as proposed. It was the recommendation of staff that if the request were granted that the sidewalks be so constructed all the way from Huntington Drive to Hugo Reid for uniformity, although this would result in the removal of some 18 mature trees and the relocation of smaller ones. This work to be accomplished by city forces and the total cost would be approximately $1500. 6- 2-7 0 - 7 - /I/~/-O CURRENT STATUS SIDEWALK PROGRAM TOPICS STUDY !I- 10 18:7642 Edward DaRin, 476 N. Altura Road, addressed Council once more asking for the deletion or deferment of Altura Road to allow time for the residents to meet and confer, noting that the notice of the proposed work had just been received. Jack Saelid, 821 Balboa Drive, expressed the desirability of uniformity in the location of sidewalks in the area, It was pointed out that it is difficult to be uniform when endeavoring to save trees which is a significant part of the program. Mr. Saelid suggested the planting of new trees as some of the present ones are not worth saving. Roy Guild, 408 Altura Road, suggested the construction of sidewalks on Altura Road on the west side instead of on the east side as,proposed for the protection of the children primarily because the school is on the west side. 1 It was brought out during the discussion that the sidewalk program was initiated as a safety measure and inures to the benefit of all concerned to proceed with the construction on the basis of the'low bid; that delays would probably increase the cost factor. Council expressed sincere regret that the notice did not reach the Altura Road residents until so late and felt it could proceed with some arrangement to be worked out by staff with the contractor. It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the contract for Phases IV and V of the Sidewalk Program be awarded the low bidder, Louis S. Lopez, in the amount of $140,031.85; that staff negotiate with the contractor for the delay of two weeks in the matter of Altura Road; that any irregularities or informalities 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; that $150,000 be appro- priated from the Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 to Capital Improvements Account No. 644, to cover the cost of the contract, pre- liminary engineering and construction inspection, the cost of renting tree transplanting equipment and contingencies. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None Returning to the matter of Golden West Avenue, it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on rolt call vote as follows, that the sidewalks on the ,east side of Golden West Avenue between Huntington Drive and Hugo Reid Drive be constructed adjacent to the curb with the work to be accomplished by city forces at a cost set forth in the report of June 2, 1970. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None 1 The City Manager advised that a comprehensive report on the sidewalk program is forthcoming. Some discussion held on the need for a reevaluation of the entire project. The City Manager and Director of Public Works advised in a report dated May 28, 1970, that revised procedural instructions have been received rJ - from the State Division of Highways concerning qualifying for expenditure r----' of Topics construction funds. (Traffic Operations Program for Increasing Capacity and Safety). It was stated that a study report remains a very 6- 2 - 7 0 - 8 - 1 MOTION BANNERS APPROVED /7: EXHIBIT APPROVED Pi CODE AMENDMENT (SWIMMING POOL FENCES) ~. 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1412 ADOPTED ~ ADJOURNMENT 18:7643 complicated document to produce; that it could be accomplished by city staff only at the expense of completing other much needed public works projects and it was recommended that a consultant be employed for such purpose. It was, further advised that proposals have been received from three consulting firms and a retaining recommendation was made. The qualifications and abilities of the recommended firm were discussed and it was felt that said firm could produce an adequate report which would be acceptable to the Bureau of Public Roads and the State Division of Highways at a cost of between 10 to 15 thousand dollars. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the firm of Lampman and Associates be retained; that staff be authorized to prepare a formal Topics Study Agreement to be presented to Council for approval. TOPICS funds would be used to pay 71.3% of the cost and the balance of 28.6% would be paid from City Gas Tax Funds - approximate cost to that fund would be in the range of $2,900 to $4,350, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously the Los Angeles County Fair Association was granted permission to hang banners publicizing the County, Fair beginning September 1 and closing October 4 subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works. On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously the West Arcadia Business and Professional Associa- tion was granted permission to hold a Braille Mobile Visit in West Arcadia on June 18 and 19. Insurance certificates to be provided. On recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Building and Safety Superintendent, it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an amendment to Section 3430.1 of the Municipal Code concerning requirements for swimming pool fences. Staff noted that the,requirement for top and bottom rails on chain link fences has created problems and has been questioned by residents; that it seems to facilitate climbing fences by children; it adds to the expense and seems to serve no practical purpose. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the tit le of Ordinance No, 1412, entit led: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REPEALING SECTION 2111 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 2110 OF SAID CODE RELATING TO MEETING TIMES OF THE CITY COUNCIL." 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 Ordinance No. 1412 be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms, Butterworth None None At 10:30 P.M., the meeting was ADJOURNED to THURSDAY, JUNE 11 at 7:30 P.M., in the Methodist Hospital Board Room. The Council Chamber will be declared vacant for that meetingo ~ ~ ~ ~ /7, ~ _ 9 _ ~~~~s~i:;kvan Maanen <k-)[,[2:. _ _ 6- 2-70 Mayor