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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 5,1966 I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (3-15-66) HEARING (Street Vacation) -!J-I/3c:' ORDINANCE NO. 1322 Introduced 3-1/3 C? I HEARING (Unsafe building) .s: 4-'4 17: 6747 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING APRIL 5, 1966 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall 1966 at 8 P.M. in regular on April 5, Rev. C. Wa rren Anderson, Arcadia Community Church Mayor Conrad T. Reibold PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 15, 1966 were approved as submitted in writing on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously. Councilmen Balser and Considine abstained from voting due to their absence from said meeting. This being the time and place scheduled for the hearing of objections to the proposed vacation and abandonment of a portion of Baldwin Avenue at Callita Avenue (pursuant to Resolution No. 3854) Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open for those who desired to be heard. No one responded and the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously. Whereupon the City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1322, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, VACATING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF BALDWIN AVENUE IN SAID CITY." MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1322 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Councilman Balser further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1322 be introduced. Motion Seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, For~~n, Turner, Reibold None None An abandoned house located at 2201 S. Baldwin Avenue was destroyed by fire approximately two weeks prior to the qate of'this hearing. Action was taken under the Fire and Uniform ~uilding Codes to abate the old barn-garage structure which was lef~ standing and posed a 1. 4-5-66 BUSINESS PERMIT (used car lot) j5~ Approved BUSINESS PERMIT (amusement games) (Hearing og.1S-f A- ..:s; TRAFFIC CONTROL COSTS (thoroughbred racing season) OFFICE SPACE EXPANSION P: I~I..C"'" ~' 17:6748 continued hazard, whereupon a public hearing had been scheduled for this date to hear testimony and evidence from the owner and all interested persons. The hearing was opened by Mayor Reibold and no one desiring to be heard, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the hearing be CLOSED. The City Manager advised that the owner had voluntarily removed the remaining structure and recommended dismissal of the proposed abatement action. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the hearing be closed and the matter terminated. I Application of Robert L. Gibb for a business permit to conduct a used car sales lot at 400 E. Huntington Place. The location has been used for a similar business for a number of years. Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be heard it was MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unani- mously that the hearing be CLOSED. It was further MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the application be APPROVED and that a business permit be issued to the applicant. Application of Herman Weiner, dba Hy Way Vending Maintenance, for a business permit to allow the installation and operation of amusement games in the Arcadia Bowl, 21 Morlan Place. Mayor Reibold declared the hearing open. No one desired to speak to the matter, however, it was noted that all of the required investigation reports had not been received as yet and upon the suggestion of Councilman Considine that additional information be obtained as to whether or not the matter is a change of ownership of the amusement games, it was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the matter be continued until the next regular meeting of April 19, 1966. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the report of the City Manager setting forth the costs for traffic control of the thoroughbred racing season just completed be RECEIVED and PLACED on FILE. It was noted that the net cost of extra policing was $72,922, an increase of $2,502 over that of last year. Expenditures this year were $3,385 less than the amount budgeted. Increase attributed in part to the increase in police salaries of 2 1/2% during the fiscal year and on additional personnel used for specail detail not directly related to traffic control. It was MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and I carried on roll call vote as follows that City forces begin immediately on the remodeling of the east foyer of the City Hall into an additional office to be used by the Purchasing and Business License Departments, at an estimated cost of $1,050; that $2,000 be transferred from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund to Capital Projects Account No. 103, City Hall Remodeling and Furnishing. It was noted that one electric typewriter and table will be trans- ferred to this Department from the Planning Department. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None 2. 4-5-66 STREET LIGHTS p: t1:iJ;0:t Ir: LIBRARY BOARD (Equipment Purchase) HEARING SCHEDULED f\: WATER BONDS (final payment) WAB&PA I (AA" ;;:-t"" CITY OWNED PROPERTY CLEARANCE ?: p;d~ ~ 17 :6749 It was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the wooden poles supporting street lights on Duarte Road from Lovell to Golden West Avenues be replaced with ornamental poles; that $2,500 be transferred from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. ,285 in the General Fund to Capital Projects Account No. 247 - Duarte Road Lighting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None It was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the request of the Library Board in its communication dated March 18, 1966 be APPROVED; that the sum of $4,272 be transferred from Unappropriated Surplus Funds in the Library Fund to the Library Board Account No. 460-50 for the purchase of transaction cards ($3,952) and Audio-Visual Room shelving ($320): AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine,.Forman, Turner, Reibold None None The City Manager advised that the owner of properties located north of Clark Street and east of Myrtle Avenue in the southeast section of the City (Chicago Park Tract) has requested that conditions of a variance be amended so as to permit the filling of an abandoned gravel pit in said property within a reasonable length of time so that the property could be put to some suitable use. He summarized conditions, as set forth in his report dated April 5, 1966, and recommended a public hearing on the matter. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that a public hearing be scheduled for May 17, 1966 at 8 P.M. All interested parties to be notified. The notice that on March 15, 1966 the Water Department had made its final payment on the last outstanding water bond issue and is now free from debt for the first time since the City established its municipal water system in 1914 was RECEIVED and FILED on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously. (Report from the City Manager dated April 5, 1966 on file in the office of the City Clerk). It was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the request of the West Arcadia Business & Professional Association for permission to hold its 13th Annual Mid- Valley Art Festival on May 5, 6 and 7, 1966 be APPROVED. The event will be held on both sides of Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue with parking to be eliminated on Baldwin Avenue between said streets. Permission was also granted for the installation of one overhead street banner during the ten day period prior to the event. Discussion was held on the clearing of certain city owned property sites and the expediency with which it could be accomplished if all were cleared at one time with the possible exception of the former 3. 4-5-66 STREET IMPROVEMENT (Job 318) STREET IMPROVEMENT (Job 304) PROPERTY ACQUISITION (Widening of Duarte Road) .!J- 1/4-3 17 :6750 Peerless Laundry property at 122 N. Santa Anita Avenue. Councilman Turner was of ' the opinion that the concrete building at this location is sturdy and depending on the type of development to come into the area it could become integrated into the construction;, that he did not favor tearing down a potential asset and later discover that the development had not gone forward as anticipated; that the building could have been leased or put to some other use. He did, however, suggest that the accessory buildings on this property be demolished. The City Council concurring, it was MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that city ::1 owned properties located at 1416, 1432 S. Sixth Avenue, 110 N. Santa Anita Avenue, 52 N. Third Avenue and the accessory buildings at 122 N. Santa Anita Avenue be put out for bid to be demolished and the property cleared; that the basic building at 122 N. Santa Anita Avenue remain intact at this time. It was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications for the improvement of Baldwin Avenue from Las Tunas to Woodruff Avenue (Job No. 318) be approved and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids upon receipt of approval from the State Division of Highways. The project to be financed from State Gas Tax Funds approved in the current year's budget. (Bids on this project to be received on April 18, 1966). It was MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried unanimously that the plans and specifications for the improvement of Duarte Road between Baldwin Avenue to the West City Limits (Job No. 304) be approved; that the sum of $40,000 be transferred from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund to Capital Projects Account No. 249 Duarte Road Widening, Baldwin Avenue to the West City Limits; and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to advertise for bids upon receipt of approval from the State Division of Highways: ------ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to proceed with the necessary steps for the acquisition of property as listed in connection with the widening of Duarte Road between Baldwin Avenue and the West City Limits; documents to be in form approved by the City Attorney; that payment be authorized to the property owners at such time as said documents are ready for recordation of actual property transfer: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None ( Property listed on following page ) 4. 4-5-66 17:6751 DUARTE ROAD PROPERTY ACQUISITION Address Parcel Sq. Gross Less .Cost of Net P.ur chas e No. Feet Purchase Price Sidewalk Price 1147-49 W. Duarte Rd. 2 1,204.92 $ 2,108.61 $ 271. 00 $ 1,837.61 1137 W. Duarte Rd. 4 843.48 1,476.09 175.78 1,300.31 1033 W. Duarte Rd. 7 843.42 1,475.99 172.97 1,303.02 1011 W. Duarte Rd, 9 1,686.84 2,951.97 136.80 2,815.17 841 W. Duarte Rd. 21 843.42 1,475.99 140.58 1,335.41 I 1156 W. Duarte Rd. 42 1,248.00 2,184.00 208.00 1,976.00 1140 W. Duarte Rd. 44 840.00 1,470.00 212.00 1,258.00 1128 W. Duarte Rd. 46 840.00 1,470.00 140.00 1,330.00 1120 W. Duarte Rd. 47 960.00 1,680.00 124.00 1,556.00 1116 W. Duarte Rd. 48 600.00 1,050.00 164.80 885.20 1112 W. Duarte Rd. 49 756.00 1,323.00 126.00 1,197.00 1046 W. Duarte Rd. 50 887.32 1,552.81 178.12 1,374.69 1042. W. Duarte Rd. 51 600.00 1,050.00 13 2.40 917.60 1038 W. Duarte Rd. 52 720.00 1,260.00 84.00 1,176.00 1032 W. Duarte Rd. 53 720.00 1,260.00 120.00 1,140.00 TOTALS $23,788.46 $ 2,386.45 $21,402.01 COOPERATIVE It was MOVED by Councilman Ba1ser'biec~nded by Councilman Considine AGREEMENT ~ and carried unanimously that the/Coof~rN€ive Agreement between the (Street &. f\~ity, ~ lJ and State for street and highway work be APPROVED and Highway@.' ~l! that the document be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk in form work) approved by the City Attorney. RESOLUTION NO. 3860 Adopted The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3860,entit1ed: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES." (State Gas Tax Funds) (2107 Funds) It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3860 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None It was further MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 3860 be ADOPTED: I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None RESOLUTION NO. 3861 Adopted The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3861, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS FOR 1966-1967." (State Gas Tax Engineering Funds) MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 3861 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None 5. 4-5-66 RESOLUTION NO. 3863 Adopted (Select System of StreHs - modification) STREET LIGHTS (May Co. area) CHURCH VARIANCE p:~ FOOTHILL FREEWAY #:J.'H I --/ 17:6752 Councilman Considine further MOVED that Resolution No. 3861 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3863, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL I OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SUBMITTING A SUPPLEMENTAL'REPORT WITH MAP RECOMMENDING PROPOSED ADDITION TO ITS SELECT SYSTEM OF CITY STREETS. " . MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3863 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None Councilman Balser further MOVED that Resolution No. 3863 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried On roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None It was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that five (5) street light standards be installed along Sunset Boulevard between Portola and Michil1inda Avenues; that the sum of $605 be transferred from Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund to Capital Projects Account No. 248, Street Lights - Sunset, Porto1a to Michi11inda; AYES: NOES: ABSENT; Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None It was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that the request of the Serbian Orthodox Church be granted for permission to install block veneer on the front of the 'stucco church building at 1424 S. Baldwin Avenue and the construction I 'of a bell tower in accordance with the plans submitted to the Building Department; that any further plans and specifications for additions, alterations or repairs be in' full comp1~ance with'the Municipal Code. In order to consider the following items the provisions of Procedural Ordinance No. 1263 were waived on MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously. It was MOVED by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried unanimously that a communication signed by Mayor Reibold be 6. 4-5-66 /1: FLOWER SHOW (Chamber) I CITY PROPERTY . SALE . (Old Library site) g 103 17 :6753 submitted to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors urging favorable action on the freeway agreement on State Highway Route 210, between the Glendale City limits at Pennsylvania Avenue, and the Pasadena City Limits at Arroyo Boulevard, including a portion of Route 2 between Verdugo Boulevard and Route 210. It was MOVED by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the request of the Chamber of Commerce for per- mission to erect two street banners publicizing the Second Annual Spring Flower Show and Art Festival at the Arboretum on April 29, 30 and May 1, be granted. The banners will be installed at Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road, Huntington Drive and Morlan Place for a period of ten days preceding the event. The City Manager advised of an offer to purchase on option the City owned property at the southwest corner of Wheeler and First Avenues which was submitted by Roger P. Ash and Nick Pokrajac. Their communication dated April 4, 1966 incorporated the following conditions: 1) Option price is $4000 (enclosed cashier's check for said amount), 2) Option to be from 1 year from the date of the signing of the formal contract, 3) Price of the property will be $102,000 with the $4,000 applicable to purchase price if option is exercised. In the event the option is not exercised the $4,000 will be forfeited, 4) The intent of the option is to formulate plans for the construction of an office building and enter into a contract with the City similar to that contract executed between the City and the Arcadia Tower Association. ~ It was MOVED by Councilman Turner, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried unanimously that the City Council approve the option upon acceptance of the documents prepared in form approved by the City Attorney for sub- mission to the City Council at its next regular meeting. Upon inquiry the City Manager advised that the option agreement formerly entered into with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heiss had expired and that they had been so notified. RESIGNATION The resignation from the Personnel Board of James H. Hastings was accepted (Hastings) with regret on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser t:.' {j"'-i' 5JLand carried unanimously. Mr. Hastings and family will be leaving the City. r" The resignation to become effective April 1, 1966. s: COMMENDATION (Safety) ORAL ~;;()b 7 COMMUNI- CATIONS I ~~~~TE WIDENING Il''f/ RESOLUTION NO. 3862 Adopted The communication from Dr. Clark H. Lauder, Jr., commending the Fire and Police Departments in the efficient manner in which a recent personal emergency was handled, was received and filed. Mrs. George Mason, 505 Los Altos Avenue, read a statement for the 'record concerning her property (on file in the office of the City Clerk). James E. Coyle, 273 W. Duarte Road, and Derek Griffiths, 379 W. Duarte Road, spoke concerning the widening of Duarte Road between Holly and E1 Monte Avenues They questioned the necessity of widening the street at that particular location and objected to the trucks using the street. This area is in an R-l zone. Upon inquiry they were informed as to the procedure for requesting a public hearing on the matter (through petitions presented to the City Council). The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3862, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PETITIONING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, FOR PERMISSION TO ACCUMULATE APPORTIONED FUNDS FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS." 7. 4-5-66 ( RESOLUTION NO. 3864 Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 1321 Adopted 17 :6754 MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3862 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None Councilman Balser further MOVED that Resolution No. 3862 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None I The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3864, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AID TO CITIES GASOLINE TAX FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF DUARTE ROAD, A PUBLIC STREET IN SAID CITY OF ARCADIA." MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3864 be waived: AYES: NOES; ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibold, Turner None None Councilman Forman further MOVED that Resolution No. 3864 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Turner and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Reibo1d, Turner None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content, and read in its entirety Ordinance No. 1321, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW PART 6 ENTITLED "NIGHTTIME CONSTRUCTION." MOTION by Councilman carried on roll call introduced: Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1321 be I AYES; NOES; ABSENT: Councilmen None None Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold MOTION by Councilman Forman, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance 1321 be adopted: AYES; NOES: ABSENT; Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None 8. 4-5-66 17:6755 The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3859, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING VIGOROUS OPPOSITION TO THE LEGALIZING OF MARIJUANA IN CALIFORNIA." RESOLUTION NO. 3859 Adopted MOTION by Councilman Balser, seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3859 be waived: I AYES; NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Councilman Balser further MOVED that Resolution No. 3859 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Forman and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3865, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE CITY CONTROLLER AS AGENT AND REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FOR APPEARANCE IN ALL SMALL CLAIMS COURT ACTIONS INVOLVING THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 2885 AND NO. 3251." RESOLUTION NO. 3865 Adopted MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows that the'teading of the full body of Resolution No. 3865 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Councilman Considine further MOVED that Resolution No. 3865 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Balser and carried on roll call vote as follows; ~. " .' AYES: NOES: ABSENT; Councilmen Balser, Considine, Forman, Turner, Reibold None None Councilman Balser commented on his deep satisfaction with the progress being made in the first phase of the sidewalk program and expressed the hope that the second phase would get under way as soon as possible. ;1 Councilman Considine suggested that a letter of commendation be sent to the Arcadia High School Drill Team on its recent winning performances. He also commented On the excellent showing in Palm Springs recently by the Arcadia Mounted Police and also on seeing the City Attorney in the same City while attending an Attorney's Conference. 9. 4-5-66 ,-: 17:6756 Councilman Balser stated for the record, "that it has been an extreme pleasure for me to work with my colleagues both past and present during the past eight years. It has been a very rewarding experience. I would also like to thank the City Clerk, Mrs. Van Maanen, for the reporting of the minutes which I think was done in an outstanding manner; also the City Attorney, Mr. Nicklin, for all of his assistance. Also for the opportunity of seeing the City operated, the way the City Councilman desired, by the City Manager, Mr. Schone." He also thanked all of the department heads. All of the retiring elected officials (Councilman Balser, Turner. I and Reibo1d) received the best wishes of the staff and the remaining elected officials, and in turn made individual expressions on their retirement from the legislative body. Mayor Reibold adjourned the meeting sine die at 10 P.M. ATTEST; I 10. 4-5-66