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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCTOBER 4,1966 / 17:6875 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 4, 1966 I 'm=n~ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California met in regular session in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall on October 4, 1966 at 8 P.M. Mr. Robert K. Oliver, Arcadia Church of Christ Mayor George L. Forman ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, 'Forman Councilman Butterworth PRESENTATIONS Plaques were presented to retiring Board and Commission members: Mr s. James Dale Mr. Joseph Surra Mr" John Wells Sister City Commission Civil Defense Board Personnel Board Plaques will be delivered to those unable to attend this meeting. ,(Ralph Norton and John G. Smaxwell). HEARING (Business permit ) ^o.-1- 6-..e Application of Gary Petersen (new tenant). for a business permit to allow the continued use of property at 400 E. Huntington Drive as a used car sales lot. The City Manager advised that pursuant to the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9275.1.58 used car lots are classified as a conditional USe and this particular location has been so operating as a non-conforming use; that if such is abandoned. for a period of 90 days it may not again be contin~ed, however, a decla- ration that the cessation of any such use is only temporary may be made by the owner of the property prior to the expiration of the ninety-day period. This has been done and the City Council may either approve the declaration or set the matter for public hearing. I Whereupon Mayor Forman declared the'hearing open. No one desiring to address the Council to the matter it was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the hearing be CLOSED. It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and unanimously carried that the application be APPROVED. It was further MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the affidavit filed by the property owner indicating that the cessation was not an abandon- ment be APPROVED. HEARING The firm of Miller-Price Development Company had appealed the (Appeal) decision of the Planning Commission in its denial of an application tf:) . I' j for permission to create two lots of 60' x 174' by adding 5' from the l~ f d ;'" f ~,f/.f..cr: property at 1415 S. Second Avenue to the ll5 I lot at 1421 S. Second l Avenue - thereby making two 60' wide parcels. It was pointed out by the Planning Director that the structures at 1421 were very old 1. 10-4-66 17:6876 whereas the single family dwelling at 1415 is well maintained. The application was disapproved by the Commission on the basis that the proposed lots would be less than standard (75') for Zone R-l development and would also be less than the major part of the lot widths in the immediate area. It was also noted that property owners on Pamela Road abutting the subject lots were concerned about the possibility of two-story improvements, the closeness to their property and drainage. Project urals depicting the physical layout were reviewedo Mayor Forman then declared the hearing open and Robert Price, one of I the subdividers, distributed pictures and a drawing of the proposed development and stated in part that in deference to the property owners objecting to two-story houses they would be willing to , construct only one-story dwellings. He referred to the condition of the improvements at 1421 which detracts from the entire neighborhood; that property values would increase in the immediate area with the new homes and advised that he has endeavored to secure more land from the owners of 1415 to no avail. He asked for favorable action on the appeal. Floyd Rasmussen, 152 E. Altern, and Robert Janssen, 1415 S. Second Avenue, spoke in favor of the development although Mr. Rasmussen was concerned about the two-story homes. Mr. Janssen submitted five communications in favor of the lot split. Speaking in opposition George Casselman, 151 E. Pamela Road, referred to another subdivision on Altern Avenue which when completed was elevated to the extent that the houses appeared to be two-story and stated in part that the drainage could become a problem. He favored abiding by the 75 '-wide requirement. D. William Johnson, 165 E. Pamela Road, and Arthur Eaton, 161 E. Pamela Road, opposed the development based on the proposed 60' wide lot s. The City Clerk read a letter in opposition from Donald Morgan, 1404 S. Second Avenue. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimouslyo 'Councilman Hage stated in part that in his op1n10n the requirement for 75' frontage should prevail; however he expressed concern about the future development of this particular lot (115' x 174') and referred to the deplorable condition of the property at the present time. Councilman Arth observed that he is cognizant of the problem 1 especially during this time when old property is being redeveloped and upgraded; but that he is in favor of maintaining the City Code requirements; that he would hope the property could be sold and improved properly. Councilman Considine stated in part that he was not too concerned about the future development of the subject property; that there is and will be need for large lots by large families; that they will become more in demand; that he strongly feels that the Code should be followed and that the Council's position should not deviate in this instance. 2. 10-4-66 I R>D'" ""'" 17:6877 Mayor Forman stated in part that the City Council bases its decisions in the best interests of the City generally and that in this particular case there is the potential for future development of a proper nature. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the decision of the Planning Commission be SUSTAINED and that the appeal be DENIED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen None Councilman Butterworth Arth, Considine, Rage, Forman ~ Communication filed by Dr. John Stewart, horse owner and member of the Arcadia Mounted Police, concerning the use of the riding and (Stewart) hiking trails in the City of Arcadia by motorcycle enthusiasts. f) 1~7 ,v1 Dr. Stewart addressed the City Council stating in part that such /-, I ./Y1-od!. 'I/:~}..Luusage could result in severe injury and asked the Council to pursue ~. ~/' the matter further. He offered the assistance of members of the ~~~ :?J~1umounted police in patroling the trails over week-ends. TRACT NO. 26563 (Modification request denied) -/~ //~t It was the consensus of the City Council that the matter be referred to the Chief of Police for investigation and report. Dr. Stewart to be advised in this regard. On September 15, 1966, the City Council referred to the Planning Commission the request for modification of two of the conditions imposed in the approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 26563 (310 W. Foothill Boulevard); Requirement that the entire 8', parkway be put 'into sidewalk with tree cut-outs at 30' intervals for normal trees~ Requirement that a decorative 6' masonry wall be constructed along the entire easterly line of the street right-of-way. The Planning Commission subsequently referred the matter to the Subdivision Committee and the original conditions, incr'uding the aforementioned conditions were re-evaluated~ The Subdivision Committee decided that all conditions of approval were still ap- propriate and the Planning Commission now recommends that the request not be granted, It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the I Planning Commission be sustained and the request for modification of conditions as listed be and it is hereby denied. STUDY The City Manager formally presented the completed Unincorporated (Unincorporated Urban Area Study as prepared jointly by the cities of Pasadena and areas) Arcadia of the inter lying unincorporated areas. It was the consensus of the City Council and expressed by Mayor Forman that the study is a ;0 ,t?-'~~I'~~lgood example of cooperation between two jurisdictions with a common ~ problem and that the document will be of great importance in the ~;1~~ future if and when decisions must be made concerning the subject area. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman 3. 10..4-66 BAND REVIEW (WAB&PA) t2; '$.C2/{'i f!Q. f?tf';' CARNIVAL Camino Grove PTA C:Z' t' 'it, . . j, , h 2'/ r. ~. CARNIVAL Hugo Reid PTA /',.. '(7,0..1 i.., . - . . f:-,(> - '(~ .... CARNIVAL Santa Anita ETA,; a..-. r::'\. <:1'-1 ~:;:::, CITY YARD (Encumbrance) ?' '79(;) LEAVE OF ABSENCE '&-:/./ , f -<.. NOVICE SWIM PROGRAM ~ lo'l~ 17:6878 Arth and carried unanimously that the Study be and it is hereby accepted and referred to the Planning Commission, the Planning Department and related departments. A copy to be transmitted to the Local Agency Formation Committee. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by'Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the request of the West Arcadia Business & Professional Association for permission to hold its annual invi- tational High School Band Review on Saturday November 19 be approved. It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and I carried unanimously that the request of the Camino Grove Parent- Teachers Association to hold its annual School Carnival on Friday October 21, be approved with the stipulation that the Association have in its possession adequate insurance against any accidento It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth 'and carried unanimously that the request of the Hugo Reid Parent-Teachers Association for permission to hold its annual School Carnival on Saturday October 22 be approved with the stipulation that the Association have in its possession adequate insurance against any accident. On Motion by Councilman Considine,. seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that in order to consider the following item the provisions of the procedural ordinance were waived: It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the request of the Santa Anita School Parent- Teacher Association for permission to hold its annual School Carnival on Saturday October 29 with the stipulation that the Association have in its possession adequate insurance against any accidento In order to clear up all expenditures in connection with the new combined City Yard facility the City Manager requested and received authorization on MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows to over encumber funds up to approximately $2000 against CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT NO. 306-CORPORATION YARD CONSTRUCTION. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Forman None Councilman Butterworth It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and 1 carried unanimously that Mrs. Marion Barry, Account Clerk II in the : Finance Department, be permitted a leave of absence from October 17, 1966 through January 13, 1967. Said leave not to constitute an interruption of service, pursuant to the Personnel Rules and Regulations, Rule IX Section 3(c). The City Manager submitted a report summar1z1ng a meeting with officials of the Arcadia Swim Club; that the decisions therein repre- sented an effort to comply with the instructions of the City Council 4. 10-4..66 I SERS Re-evaluation 1-/9:3 I TRACT NO. 30284 Acceptance Too /071' 17:6879 that fees be established which would meet the full expense of the program and that they be held to an absolute minimum. He also advised of the receipt of a communication from the Superintendent of Schools notifying the City that the Board of Education had approved the use of the swimming pool by the City during the winter months. The report reflected a proposed fee of $8.50 per person per month but that it was agreed to try, on a half-month basis, a fee of $4 under the assumption that $8 would work out if the anticipated 120 par- ticipants enrolled in the program; that neither the cost nor regis- tration (106) are firm figures; that the Swim Club had agreed on the figure with the understanding that the City would do all it could to reduce the cost; that further meetings are scheduled with the School Board which is most cooperative and endeavoring to be of utmost assistance. Councilman Considine commented that in his op~n~on the City Manager is following guidelines established by the City Council; that there is still one problem to be resolved - that of where more than one member of a family is swimming. He suggested that the City Manager use his judgment in setting a maximum fee for anyone family which would not be disproportionate so that one family would not be burdened with perhaps four times the $8 fee depending on the members of the family participating. Councilman- Arth stated in part that in his op~n~on there is a serious question as to whether or not the City should in fact be charging full maintenance of the program inasmuch as there are other activities in the Recreation Department for which the charge covers salaries but not maintenance - that it appears the City Council is setting this one activity apart. Mayor Forman stated in part that maintenance cost is something which must be investigated inasmuch as this is the first year of the program; that due to the time element the program had not been included in the current budget; that the program had thus far been quite successful and expressed the hope that the members of the Swim Club would bear with the City Council until some reasonable determination has been made. The City Manager will proceed along the lines discussed and wil~ make every effort to arrive at a fee reasonable to all concerned. The City Manager advised that investigation and re-evaluation of the assets and liabilities of the State Retirement System must be made at least once every 4 years in order to determine whether any change should be made in the contribution of the State and the contracting agency. The last quadrennial re-evaluation was June 30, 1962. Said cost would be $367. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City a contract with the firm of Coates, Herfurth and England. Funds for this purpose are available in the retirement fund. AYES, NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Forman None Councilman Butterworth Upon the advice of the City Manager and the staff that the improvements in Tract No. 30284 (south of Orange Grove and east of Michillinda Avenue) have been satisfactorily completed in accordance 5. 10-4-66 PIPELINE EASEMENT Vacation p: rfw~: ;6 A" r' (20 N. " ... VU''' I Third Ave.) STREET VACATION (Portion of Duarte Rd.) 7' -/ /.s-9 SIGN ORDINANCE (7: -tP~ f<."'~' "'I y",,: ~.',' , , .) -?~'i,t....1./ J 17:6880 with City requirements, it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the streets be accepted for maintenance by the City. In compliance with a request to quitclaim a pipeline easement in which the City may have some latent equity by succession but has no present or prospective need or use, it was MOVED by Councilman Rage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the City and to deliver without monetary consideracion a quitclaim deed in form approved by the City Attorney of all right, title and interest in and to that certain easement as provided in a deed from H. A. Unruh recorded in Book 180, Page 258 of Deeds, Records of Los Angeles County, in, on, upon and across Lot 20 of Tract 6860 per map recorded in Book 78, Page 75, of Maps in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder" 1 Upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that an 8-foot strip of excess land abutting the International Church of the Four Square Gospel located at the southwest corner of Duarte Road and Sunset Boulevard be vacated and that a grant deed for a 2-foot strip of land on Sunset Boulevard be accepted for future street widening purposes. It was noted that this action will inure to the benefit of both parties ,.. the Church and the City. Public hearing scheduled for November 1, 1966. The City Manager read in its entirety his report dated September 29, 1966 (on file in the office of the City Clerk) concerning the request for postponement of the effective date for compliance with the new sign ordinance which would be October 6, 1966. The regulations governing the removal of non~conforming signs in the downtown area were adopted two years ago (October 6, 1964). The action at that time was included in the plan for the revitalization of the Towne Centre district and was deemed necessary for the benefit of the entire City. The petition for postponement had been signed by eight merchants in the subject area and it set forth reasons for the request, one of which was the forthcoming holiday season during which time the merchants would have heavy commitments for inventories and a financial hardship would occur if they had to comply. They requested an extension to at least October 1967, preferably a longer period of time. 1 The City Manager explained that the Council can accommodate the merchants who are concerned about the holiday season by referring individual requests for delay directly to the Modification Committee which committee could deem it appropriate to avoid the simultaneous removal of a number of signs during the holiday season and grant the merchants additional time. It was noted that there is a $10 fee in this procedure. During the interim the merchants could acquaint themselves with all information needed pertaining to a new sign; that other than this flexibility in the administration of the program no change in the moratorium period was recommended. Ardene Boller, attorney representing the Goodyear Service Stores at 6. 10-4-66 MOTION I SIDEWALKS Phas e II 1- / /;; I If t. -~-;/ 1 17,6881 55' E. Huntington Drive, asked for additional time in which to resolve the problems involved in the relocation and/or removal of its signs. It was then MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and that all individual requests for relief from the regulation for removal of non-conforming signs be referred to the Modification'Committee. It was Councilman Arth's observation that this is not the type of thing that the Modification Committee is supposed to handle; that it is a policy making resolution indicating a cut-off date; that in his opinion the matter calls for Council action. William Gockley, owner and tenant of the Stationary Store at 49 E. Huntington Drive appeared as one of the signers of the petition. He referred to his hope that the Towne Centre Plan would eventually be consummated; but that as yet the area in question is not sufficiently pedestrian oriented where a change in signs is necessary. He asked for relief and stated if it is necessary to proceed through the Modification Committee this he would do. Mayor Forman then called for the roll call vote on the MOTION. AYES, NOES, ABSENT, Councilmen Considine, Hage, Forman Councilman Arth (see statement below) Councilman Butterworth ARTH: "I am voting 'No'. My concern is that the plan has not moved ahead as fast as Mr. Gockley and the merchants had hoped in that they thought we would be to a certain point when this went in. I am concerned that conceivably we are driving them and are going to hurt them when they are in a bad position and could make it worse. I think the Council should be looking at it." In order to consider the following item it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by, Councilman Hage and carried unanimously that the provisions of the procedural ordinance be waivede The Director of Public Works advised that the following bids have been received for the construction of concrete sidewalks on various City streets conforming to alignments and locations previously approved by the City Council: David Weisz Louis Lopez Wilbur Harrison W. R. Wilkinson $ 92,600.00 92,745.00 99,999.00 ll5,632.00 It being the consensus of the City Council that the sidewalk program should proceed as recommended by the Department of Public Works and the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract for sidewalks be awarded to the low bidder, David Weisz, in the amount of $92,600 including sidewalks as approved for Sixth Avenue; that all other bids be rejected; that any irregularities and informalities in the bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract in form approved by the City Attorney; that the sum of $100,000 be appropriated from 7. 10-4-66 17:6882 Reserve for Capital Projects Account No. 285 in the General Fund and transferred to Capital Improvement Projects Account No. 634, Construction of Sidewalks, Phase II; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Forman None Councilman Butterworth AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: -/'- /::-7; J,' ;' 'I! 7- /092./? :/1 .J r TRACT NO. 26563 --;T- //~~ SIDEWALK ~/I~ CONSTRUCTION,! // (Trees) ~. (e (If. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION & SWIM CLUB ;/- //.t2.1 l;.);[/. Maintenance costs of the pool used for the novice swimming program was discussed by Jack Leverenz, 1743 El Vista Circle, who stated in part that time is of the essence; that the program may lose due to the delay; that to his knowledge this is the only Recreation Department sponsored program where maintenance costs of a facility are charged to the participants; that the proposed fee of approxi- mately $8 seems unreasonable and compared the summer rate of $5 with this figure; that he would like to know what the City plans to do. 1 Gerry Finley, President of the Swim Club, stated in part that he was informed by the Board of Education that the question of fees is entirely in the hands of the City and referred to the amount budgeted for maintenance which seems unfair; that the person charged with maintenance is on duty a very short period of time during the swimming hours. He asked for the establishment of a reasonable fee. The maintenance fee being the primary objection Councilman Considine reminded the speakers that the City Council had earlier in this meeting instructed the City Manager to continue the program for the winter months and to charge what would seem to him to be an equitable fee which would keep the City out of financial problems; that this can be done without future Council approval. He also stated in part that as yet the City Council has no information on what the Board of Education contemplates charging for the pool. Councilman Arth stated in part that he hasn't seen any breakdown as yet on charges to be made by the Board of Education, but that in his opinion heating costs should not be charged to the City or the parti. cipants because the school has to keep the pool heated for its own programs; that the program builds potential swimmers for the high school teams and it would be to its benefit to keep the program going. Mayor Forman stated in part that much work will be done during the next two weeks on the program and referred to the written agreement the City has with the Board of Education in this regard. John Asder, 310 W. Foothill Boulevard, commented that as owner of the 1 property which was being considered for a subdivision (Tract No. 26563) he did not favor the original plan and referred to his suggestion for eight lots. The City Manager will confer with Preston Swab concerning the removal of trees on Second Avenue in the sidewalk construction portion. Hugh Williams, 2230 S. Sixth Avenue, was advised that construction of sidewalks on Sixth Avenue will be from the City limits north to Norman Avenue. He also stated that it is important that the City 8. 10-4-66 ORDINANCE NO. 1328 I Readoption -f ,//'5'?{ .::f _1011 ORDINANCE NO. 1329 Int.roduced I RESOLUTION NO. 3906 Adopted f!- / / .s-q 17: 688'3 Council make a decision concerning the novice swimming program by the 15th of the month and gave enrollment statistics. The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1328, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PART 3 OF CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE'ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE'BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION 8130.27 ADDING.TO PART III OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE A NEW CHAPTER 13.2' ENTITLED 'ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AREAS I II. MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No, 1328 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Forman None Councilman Butterworth Councilman Hage further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1328 be readopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Forman None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1329 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9233.19 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RECLASSIFYING FROM ZONE R-l TO ZONE C-O THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2612 SOUTH BALDWIN. AVENUE IN SAID CITY". MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1329 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Forman None Councilman Butterworth Councilman Considine further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1329 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth,.Considine, Hage, Forman None Councilman Butterworth The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3906, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA"CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON A. PORTION OF DUARTE ROAD AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF OBJECTIONS TO SUCH PROPOSED VACATION AND ABANDONMENT". MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full 9. 10-4-66 RESOLUTION NO. 3899 Adopted I? s!~:- 0}- , &i, -j' /,," ~ :,;. I' MWD MEETING !vSp SCHEDULED MEETING ;\IS P 17:6884 body of Resolution No. 3906 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Forman None Councilman Butterworth Councilman Arth further MOVED that Resolution No. 3906 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows:. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Forman None Councilman Butterworth I The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 3899, entitled: "A RESOLUTION. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE KEEPING OF HOMING PIGEONS AT 2057 HIGHLAND OAKS DRIVE IN SAID CITY IN THE MANNER, LOCATION.AND QUANTITY COMPLAINED OF DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE". MOTION 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. 3899 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine,. Hage, Forman None Councilman Butterworth Councilman Considine further MOVED that Resolution No. 3899 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Forman None Councilman Butterworth The City Manager noted the receipt of a letter of appreciation from Mrso Irvin Curcee concerning the Recreation Department. Discussion held on rescheduling the meeting set for October 27 for the purpose of considering the methods of payment to the Metropolitan Water District. Due to conflicting commitments the meeting will now be held on Wednesday October 26. Determination will be made as to the postponement of the regular meeting scheduled for October 18. Members of the City Council will be attending the League of California Cities Conference in San Diego on that date. If a decision is made to postpone or cancel the meeting the City Clerk will adjourn the meeting. I At 10:08 P.M., Mayor Forman adjourned the meeting. Mayor For ~~~7/!a~ City Clerk 10. 10-4-66