HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 2,1981
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and 'the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 1981
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The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency met in a regular session June 2, 1981 at 7:3a p.m. in the Ar-
cadia City Hall Council Chamber.
INVOCATION
Pastor Jerry Trousdale, Arcadia Church of Christ
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Richard A. Haltom
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilman Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
MINUTE
APPROVAL
On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried unanimously the minutes of the Adjourned regular meet-
ings of May 11 and 14, and the regular and adjourned meetings of May
19 were APPROVED.
PRESENTATIONS
by the
ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
Helen Feichtmann, Chairman of the Commission, introduced Member Eileen
Hubbard, Co-Chairman of the Committee. Helen Hauser, Chairman of the
Committee,was ill and unable to attend. Mrs. Hubbard explained the
function of presenting annual awards and the various categories receiv-
ing awards. Members of the Commission were introduced. Eight homes
or commercial buildings were chosen from more than 150 nominations sent
in by the public. Mayor Gilb presented the following with hand painted
certificates.
Small Units
Large Units
Most beautiful garden
Moderate Residential
Medium residential
Large residential
209 Genoa
767-775 Southview
160 White Oak Av.
47 E. Winnie Way
124 E. Ilene
100 Sycamore
Mr. and Mrs. James Caringella
Mrs. Catherine Krall
Mrs. Billie Thorsen
Mr. and Mrs, Richard Brandley
Mrs.Evelyn Working
Mr. and Mrs. Richard O'Donnell
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Large commercial
700 W. Huntington
Arcadia Valve & Fitting Co.
(Mr. Melas)
Great Western Savings & Loan Co.
(Mr. Shaw)
Small commercial
521 N. First Av.
Following this presentation the Commission hosted a reception in the
City Hall Conference Room for the awardees and friends.
HEARING Proposed appllications for Urban Mass Transit Grant Funds. The appli-
UMTA GRANT cation has been prepared by consultants Wilbur Smith & Associates for
FUNDS $55,400 for the current year's Dial-a-Ride operation. Mayor Gilb de-
(Dial-A-Ride) clared the hearing open and'during this consideration Dan Benson, con-
,~7 sultant, was present to respond to any questions. Staff advised that
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4965
ADOPTED
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DIAL-A-RIDE
AMENDMENT
APPROVED
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HEARING
1981-82
(June 18)
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HEARING
GENERAL
REVENUE
SHARING
(June 18)
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the City is still under contract with the San Gabriel Valley Cab Company
to provide the service which has greatly improved; that complaints are
almost nil and under the new ownership of the cab company ridership is
increasing. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried.
Councilman Saelid then presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4965, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER
TO FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN MASS TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, A
GRANT APPLICATION FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN MASS
TRANSIT ACT OF 1964 AS AMENDED FOR FY 1980-81."
Councilman Saelid MOVED that the reading of the full text of this reso-
lution be waived and that same be ADOPTED. Motion seconded by Council-
man Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Proposed amendment to the City's 1980-81 Federal Sharing Revenue Budget
for the current year's Dial-a-Ride Program. Mayor Gilb declared the
hearing open and no one desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried.
It was further MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the 1980-81 Federal Reve-
nue Sharing Budget be amended to include $20,000 for the Dial-a-Ride
Program for the current fiscal year.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Proposed City Operating Budget for 1981-82. Mayor Gilb announced that
this will be held over unt~l the regular meeting of June 18. However
for the benefit of those who might desire to address Council on the bud-
get Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open. No one desired to so do and
the matter was carried over until said date (June 18).
Councilman Saelid referred to some figures on utility rates which Coun-
cilman Haltom had been distributing and Councilman Haltom said in part
that he had discussed some of this with the Southern California Gas Com-
pany and they had indicated that its rates might increase 68% next year.
He would be glad to make his figures and source information available.
The Finance Director said in part that he had also contacted the utility
companies and based on what proposals they have before the Public Utili-
ties Commission that if a utility company is granted an increase of say
40% that would not even be 20% revenue to the City which the budget now
reflects .. a 20% increase projection.
Proposed use of General Revenue Sharing Program Funds. There have been
revisions by departments. Mayor Gilb announced that this hearing will
be continued to June 18, 1981. The Council will review the revisions
at its adjourned meeting of June 9. Mayor Gilb declared the hearing
open and no one desired to be heard the matter was continued to June 18,
1981.
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The City Council recessed in order to act as the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
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PROJECT
AREA
COMMITTEE
Extended
to 1983
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DEVELOPMENT
ADJOURNED
June 9
CONTRACT
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Islands
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MAINTENANCE
ADVERTISE
'FORBIDS
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It-was,',noted that the Project Area Committee for redevelopmen,t matters
,had been created in August of, 1973 and pursuant to State Law"extensions
have been made by the City Council.. The Committee-',s"current ,authorization
runs through July 13, 1981 at which time the terms of all the members will
'expire. Purpose of the Committee was set, forth, in staff report dated June
2. It' was' the consensus of' the' City Council' that the Committee be continu-
ed and that a new election be held in order to, fill the full, membership of
10. ,'It was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded:by Member Pellegrino and carri-:-
ed on roll call vote as follows that Council grant the extension of the
authority granted the Project Area Committee by Resoluti~n'No. 4348 to
July 12, 1983 and, that staff hold an election for new members' to the Com-,
mittee in a manner set forth in the Committee's by-laws.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Staff had prepared an agreement which if approved",would rescind all pre-
vious agreements between the Agency and the Republic Development Company.
This matter was considered in a CLOSED SESSION at the,close of this meet-
ing.
The meeting adjourned to June 9, 1981 in the Conf~rence Roo~.
CONSENT ITEMS
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ACCEPTED the low bid of E. C. Construction in the amount of $12,770
for the reconstruction and landscaping of traffic is~ands in Old Ranch
Road - Job. No. 510; that $20,000 be appropriated from Capital Improve-
ment Project Funds to cover the cost of construction, including design,
inspection, and contingencies; that all informalities or irregularities
'in the bids or bidding process be waived and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the
City At,torney.
AUTHORIZED a bid call for traffic signal maintenance. ' It
the contract for this work with Signal Maintenance, Inc.,;'
31" 1981. Specifications were approved as submitted. \ ,
was noted that ':,~
expires August
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APPROVED ,the plans 'and specifications and, AUTHORIZED ,the City Clerk to
,advertise ,for, bids for the concrete gutter construction project - Job No.
507, improvement of alley south of Duarte Road, Job No. 513, and site im-
provement of Fire Station No.1, Job No. 517.
CONTROL ~~ APPROVED the dedication, subject to execution of a covenant 'relating to
STRIP o;;PL'''- a driveway apron in' a ,portion of, the future extension of Arthur Aven':'e
DEDICATED (Lot Split 80-15) as well as remaining conditions of approval, all to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. - ,
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WORK
ACCEPTANCE '
Traffic
Signals
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TRAFFIC', APPROVED"the 'adoption of a resolution for the traffic signal modification
SIGNAL on State 'Highway Route 258. (See Resolution 4962 - page 5).
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ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to ,the
,tract for work..completed,by Steiny and Company, Inc.,
fic'signal modification at Santa Anita and Foothill -
terms of the con- ;,
contractor for traf-
Job No. 494.
STREET AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Los An-
IMPROVEMENT geles County for, the improvement of ,Santa Anita ,Aven~e from Live Oak to
(Santa Anita, Grand Avenue; agreement to be, in form approved by the City Attorney, and
Aven7,e) '" _' that a resolution (No. 4963) be agopted granting to the County the neces-
sary jurisdiction in order that it may proceed with the,proposed project.
(See page 5) .
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Temporary
June 20
HEARING
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June 18
FIREWORKS
SALE
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LIGHTS
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CITIZEN
HOUSING
PRESENTATION
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APPROVED the request of Jerry Berber, operator of the Expressions Gift
Shop at 158 W. Las Tunas for a temporary banner which will be displayed
one day only for an art sale on his parking lot June 20.
SCHEDULED a public hearing for June 18 on the appeal filed by Joan and
Clarence Coles relating to conditions of approval imposed by the Planning
Commission in its granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the operation
of an eating establishment at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue (Fashion Park).
APPROVED the request of the American Legion Arcadia Post No. 247 for waiv-
ing of the business license fee in connection with the sale of fireworks
July 1, 2, 3, 4, 1981,
APPROVED the use of four large searchlights at Fashion Park on July 10 to
promote a Moonlight sale between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN
SAELID, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PELLEGRINO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE
AS FOLLOWS:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Archie Crenshaw, 3040 Sawtooth Circle, Atlanta, Georgia, detailed the
submission to obtain funding through Hun in a form of a direct loan with
a below market interest rate to endeavor to provide affordable 100 housing
units for those in low and moderate income ranges who are ambulatory elder-
ly or handicapped. He said in part that the Christian Senior Housing Foun-
dation, Inc., have become the sponsor of record for this particular sub-
mission and the Trinity Housing, Inc., is the borrower of this 202 loan.
Pepperdine University is also affiliated with the Churches of Christ. He
explained the accommodations which render 24 hour security for all tenants.
Council thanked Mr. Crenshaw for his presentation (TRANSCRIPT OF THE EN-
TIRE PROCEEDINGS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE). Staff will provide
Council with financial and background data on the group.
Staff advised that the Highlander Shopping Center, Mac Donald's and Se-
curity Pacific Bank parking lots (north side of Foothill between the Santa
Anita Wash and Second Avenue) are served by six driveways within an overall
distance of 450 feet. Left turns in and out of the various driveways cre-
ate conflict and congestion and occasionally a rear-end or sideswipe acci-
dent. It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried on roll call vote as follows that a two-way left turn lane and
parking restriction along the north curb within the subject area be install-
ed.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Request of the G & S Towing Service for an increase in its towing and im-
pound service provided the City. The Police Chief advised that his de-
partment had made a survey of towing services of cities adjacent to Arca-
dia and found that the rate requested is comparable to the prevailing
rates in those areas. He recommended approval. During this consideration
Larry Midland, 10227 Oney, El Monte, responded to questions stating in
part that they (G & S) are endeavoring to comply with the rates the State
and the California Highway Patrol set for their official police garages.
They have not asked for a rate increase since 1977 the time the contract
was granted.
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It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Haltom and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the request for an increase be
approved with the stipulation that all future increase requests come be-
fore the City Council.
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ORDmANCE
NO. 1725
ADOPTED
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NO. 1726
INTRODUCED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4962
ADOPTED
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AYES
NOES
ABSENT :
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1725, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA CONSENTING CONDITIONALLY TO THE MERGER BETWEEN TELEPROMP-
TER CORPORATION AND T. C. ACQUISITION, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF WESTmGHOUSE
ELECTRIC CORPORATION."
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
ca~ried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full
text of Ordinance No. 1725 be waived and that same be'ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and
read the title of Ordinance No. 1726 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 9233.19 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO RE-
ZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 536 LAS TUNAS DRIVE FROM PR-3 & D TO PR-L"
It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text of Ordinance No. 1726 be waived and that same be INTRODUCED.
AYES
NOJ;:S
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4962, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THJ;: CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING SUPLLEMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. 07-5131
(MODIFICATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND INTERSECTIONS SAFETY LIGHTING ALONG
STATE ROUTE 248) PROGRAM OF LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM PROJECTS
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN SUCH SUPPLEMENT."
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Dring and carri-
ed on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the full text
be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES
NOJ;:S
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of'
Resolution No. 4963, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF
U, SANTA ANITA AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS
, I/' I{'I n OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES."
I r' I 'I It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
~Ol! ' and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of
the full text of Resolution No. 4963 be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
RESOLUTION
NO. 4963
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4964
ADOPT]'
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 4964, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4906 ESTABLISHING
AN EXEMPTION FROM PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL RENEWAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
FEE FOR PERMITTEES WHO HAVE PAID AN ANNUAL BUSINESS LICENSE FEE."
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It was MOVED by Councilman Ha~tom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text
of Resolution No. 4964 be WAIVED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Councilman Saelid said in part that at the time this was considered it
was made clear to everyone that it was not a revenue raising resolution....
that he felt it was the intent to legitimize the non-intrusive types of
home occupations rather than have this act as a revenue producing measure..
someone has a home occupation license to carryon some kind of an avoca- I
tion - like piano teachers, paintings ... it is really not a primary means
of income but is rather like a hobby - however with the adoption of this
resolution they would be forced to pay an annual permit fee which to him
was not the original intent ... the original intent was to cover the ex-
pense of issuing the initial permit. He could not support the adoption
of this resolution.
Councilman Haltom said in part that it would be the last thing he would
look for - revenue raising - he was looking for something that would make
all factors equal for people who had such licenses ...that the original
intent in his interpretation was to stop people from having delivery trucks
come in late at night, causing a nuisance to the neighborhood " he could
not see where the proposed $25 fee is going to make or break anyone .. that
he did not think people should pay two fees -- business license and home
occupation.
With this Councilman Dring said he would agree but he could not agree to
the $25 renewal fee for home occupations ., that there is not that much
work in the renewal process .. that people have a right to work out of
their homes if they so chopse and noted they have never been charged in
the past for so doing.
It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried on roll call vote as follows that same be ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT :
Members Haltorn).Pellegrino, Gilb
~~mbers Dring, Saelid
None
Councilman Dring stated for the record that he could not support the
adoption of this resolution because the original home oecupation ordi-
nance did not stipulate nor call for nor anticipate renewal fees and
this incFeases cost of doing business in Arcadia with which he does not
agree.
Councilman Saelid said his No vote was based on reasons stated heretofore.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Helen Feichtmann be reappointed
to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four year term beginning
July 1, 1981.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
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It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Helen Hauser be reappointed
to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four term beginning July
1, 1981.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Ray Jones be reappointed to
the Personnel Board for a full four year term beginning July 1, 1981.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Morris Hegg be reappoint-
ed to the Planning Commission for a full four year term beginning July
1, 1981.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Haltom and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Martha Bermingham be reappoint-
ed to the Recreation Commmision for a full four yeer term beginning July
1, 1981.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Haltom
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Chris Mcquire be reappoint-
ed to the Recreation Commission for a full four year term beginning July
1, 1981.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Marilyn Stoke be reappointed
to the Recreation Commission for a full four year term beginning July 1,
1981.
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Richard Gaspari be reappointed
to the Senior Citizens Commission for a two year term beginning July 1,
1981.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Mary Fran Anderegg be reappoint-
ed to the Sister City Commission for a full four year term beginning July
1, 1981.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
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CLOSED
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ROLL CALL
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The City Council entered a Closed Session, reconvened and took action
as the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPHENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT
Hcmbers Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid. Gilb
None
It was HOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency Chairman and
Agency Secretary be AUTHORIZED to execute the Mutual Rescission Agree-
ment with Republic Development Company in form and content approved by
the Agency General Counsel.
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AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
The Agency adjourned to June 9, 1981.
Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to June 9, 1981
in the Conference Room to continue its consideration of budget matters
for the fiscal year 1981-82.
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