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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
RESOLUTION
NO. 4999
ADOP(
HEARING
Housing
Element
APPROVED
(Resolution
to be pre-
pared)
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 1,1981
The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency met in a regular session Tuesday December 1,1981 at 7:30 p.m.
in the City Hall Council Chamber.
Pastor Roger Sonnenberg, Our Savior Lutheran Church
City Clerk Christine Van Maanen
PRESENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried unanimously the minutes of November 17, 1981 were APPROVED.
Councilman Dring presented Resolution No. 4999, read the title "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA COMMENDING PAT
MC ADAM AND SANDY SNIDER FOR COMPILING THE BOOK "ARCADIA: WHERE RANCH
AND CITY MEET" AND ACKNOWLEDGING ITS CONTRIBUTION TO A BETTER UNDER-
STANDING OF ARCADIA AND ITS HISTORY", and MOVED for its introduction
and adoption. Motion seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
Mayor Gilb then read the resolution in full and presented Pat Mc Adam
and Sandy Snider each with an official copy, Mrs. Mc Adam expressed
appreciation for the commendation and said in part that the Librarian
should be thanked for his patience.
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CONTINUED - Planning Commission Res. No 1176 recommending approval of
a revised Housing Element for the Arcadia City General Plan. Staff
advised that all changes have been made. Mayor Gilb advised that the
hearing remained open for anyone who desired to speak to the matter.
No one responded and it was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by
Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimously that the hearing be
CLOSED. Councilman Dring then MOVED that the City Council has consid-
ered the elements which were received from the State Department Of
Housing and Community Development; that the Negative Declaration be
approved and filed; that the project will not have a significant ef-
fect on the environment and that the City Attorney prepare the appro-
priate document adopting the revised housing element. Motion seconded
by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
None
None
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HEARING
LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT
(Annex No.11)
Resolution
to be
prepa red
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(Lot Sp1 it
Bluth)
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Council received the Engineer's report previously submitted and reviewed
by the City Council in connection with Annexation No. 11 to the Consoli-
dated Lighting Maintenance District. This is the time and place to hear
objections. If annexed it was submitted that the total annual cost of
operation of the specific lights based on today's rates would be $2,636.72
_ the District pays 50% which would be $1,318.36. Notices of this hearing
were posted and published - as required, Mayor Gi1b declared the hearing
open. No one desiring tO,be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried unanimous-
ly. It was further MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Sae-
lid and carried on roll call vote as follows that the assessments be con-
firmed for the various zones as set forth in the Engineer's report and
that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate resolution ordering said
annexation.
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AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Gi1b
None
None
Appeal of Charles Bluth from the decision of the Planning Commission
in its denial of his application for a lot split at 251 Whispering
Pines Summit. He prooosed tn create two lots from one existing lot.
There was a 5 to 2 vote of the Commissioners - those in opposition
felt there will be further grading; that it lacked proper ingress and
egress provisions for fire and emergency safety considerations and that
there was no compelling reason for creating the second lot.
Those Commissioners in favor felt that grading would likely be necessary
but the property would drain onto the street; that the parcel was com-
paratively large in size and remote from the existing residences and if
a residence were constructed it would bd better maintained than if the
lot is not split. The proposed lots if approved would comply with the
standards set forth in the Subdivision Ordinance and also would be in
comp1i'a'lce with the General Plan. It was noted that in a communication
from Mr. Bluth in January, 1980 it was indicated that he might seek a di-
vision of lots later.
Mayor Gi1b declared the hearing open and the applicant said in part that
there was never any negotiating between the City and himself as to the
number of lots ... that a proposal before his was planned for 110 lots
his was for 22 lots - they ended up with extra land and he stubbed in
for all utilities. As far as ingress and egress is concerned it would
be the same as for his own residence,.. the lot split would enhance
the quality of the project and insure the upkeep of a large area .. it
meets all City codes '" it is four times what the city requires for the
project.
In response to an inquiry by Councilman Dring concerning the possibility
of increased traffic Mr. Bluth said in part that there are many more
workmen on the construction than there will be from the residents who
will be living there. He asked Councilman Dring to visit the site so
he could actually see what had taken place. He explained in detail how
the extra pad came about ...
Carl Hamilton, 1235 Oakglen Avenue, expressed concern that there may be
future lot splits along with the possibility of additional traffic and
flooding '" he had not visited the site ..
Charles Lester, 1223 Oakglen Avenue, expressed concern as to what the
future holds with the land north of the subject tract .., that someday
someone will be going to press for that development. He said further in
part that he was assured some time ago that there would not be further
lot splits and now they are facing two more.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously.
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(Lot Spl i't
Bluth
Develop-
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APPROVED
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Considerable discussion ensued after which it was MOVED by Councilman
Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote
that the evaluations of the environmental impacts as set forth in the
initial study are appropriate; that the project will not have a signi-
ficant negative effect on the environment; that the Negative Declaration
be received and filed - that the,project together with the provision for
its design and improvement is consistent with the General Plan; that the
discharge of sewage from the subdivision into the public sewer system
will not violate requirements prescribed by the State Regional Water
Quality Control Board for this region and that the lot split be approved
subject to the conditions set forth in the staff report.
Councilman Haltom said in part that he cannot reconcile himself with
what the future might hold - more requests for lot splits ... not neces-
sarily from Mr. Bluth and he could not support this,
Councilman Dring said he would vote no for the record and stated. ."1
feel it would have an adequate access of public streets not available
and that the potential density is getting to be a problem."
Roll call vote was then taken on the motion to approve subject to all
conditions.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
None
Council appeal to the Planning Commission's approval of an application
to create two lots from one lot at 300 Whispering Pines Drive. The
Commission voted 4 to 3 to approve subject to conditions ... those in
approval felt that the project was within Code,; that adding one more lot
would not increase traffic sufficiently to make a difference; that the
utilities were already stubbed in and the lots would be maintained better
in terms of preventing water runoff from the sites as opposed to undevel-
oped land. Those opposing felt that the density would bring increased
traffic past the Foothills Junior High School which is considered congest-
ed at the present time and that increasing the density by whatever
means should be postponed until some arrangement for another traffic exit
from the project can be set up.
Council at its October 21 meeting inquired about the background of this
tract and staff has since reviewed all proceedings related to this devel-
opment and were unable to detect any commitment made bv Mr. Rluth reqard-
ing a limit on the number of lots. However, in a communication from-Mr.
Bluth in January of 1980 he did mention that there might be additional
lots proposed at a later date.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Charles Bluth explained in de-
tail the dimensions of the pad for this lot, the type of home contemplat-
ed and said this would be the last lot to be developed on his subdivision.
Helen Washburn, 325 Hillcrest, said she was in opposition for reasons
stated at the City Council meeting of October 13, 1980.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously.
Councilman Saelid then MOVED that the evaluations of the environmental
impacts as set forth in the initial study are appropriate and that the
project will not have a significant negative effect on the environment;
that the Negative Declaration be approved and filed; that the project
together with the provision for its design and improvement is consistent
with the General Plan; that the discharge of sewage from the subdivision
into the public sewer system will not violate the requirements prescribed
by the State Regional Water Quality Control Board for this region and that
the lot split be APPROVED subject to all conditions set forth in the staff
report. Motion seconded by Councilmen Pellegrino and carried on the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES
NOES :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
Councilmen;Dring, Haltom
None
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ROLL CALL
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TOWING
CONTRACT
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Council adjourned in order to act as the '",
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENt.AGENCY ,
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ABSENT: None 3n'
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to his previous observation
on the cost of paramedic services - he felt the 'cost' .i,s ,so low that it
almost falls into the category of the City furnishing the service for
free -- also that many cities in the country are in very serious finan-
cia1'troub1e - what with their sewer and water systems deteriorating ..
that it is time for cities to endeavor to build up as large a reserve
as possible because they cannot look to State and Federal Governments
that cities should be careful on how they spend the money.
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED renewals for the following dance permits:
Drinkers Hall of Fame
Kitty Kelly's
Ramada Inn
Reubens
Westerner Restaurant
151 E. Huntington Drive
80 W. Live Oak Avenue
130 W. Huntington Drive
1150 W. Colorado Boulevard
181 W. Colorado Place
APPROVED the purchase from Friden Company of one mail machine and scale
in the amount of $5,675.20. Funds in the Federal Revenue Sharino Program.
FY 1981-82.
SCHEDULED hearing for December 15 on the appeal from the Plannino Comsn.
denial of the tentative map of Tract No. 29290 for a 2 story comri1ercia1
condominium at 610 N. Santa Anita Avenue.
APPROVED Planning Commission Res. No. 1181 granting a conditional use
permit for the construction of a two-story classroom building at 226 W.
Colorado Boulevard. '
APPROVED Planning Commission Res, No. 1182 granting a conditional use
permit to operate two drive-up te11ertube lanes which would be arlrlerl tn
an existing Savings and Loan branch facility at 41 E, Live Oak Avenue,
APPROVED the renewal of the present contract with G& S Towing Service 1
for a period of five years from January 10, 1982 through January 10,
1987. There is no increase in rates as they were reviewed and set on
June 4, 1981.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN
SAELID, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN DRING AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS
FOLLOWS:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Sae1id, Gi1b
None
None
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RACE TRACK Discussion ensued on the request for appropriation for the 86 day 1981-82
CONTROL thoroughbred race meet. The Chief of Police explained in detail the re-
APPROPRIATION quest for $246,550 with a breakdown of post locations and costs. It was
APPROVED MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and carri-
ed on roll call vote as follows that the request be APPROVED.
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l?ji(l> \ Councilman Haltom referred to previous discussions on the possibility of
t", \ ,tV: -indexing for traffic control - that the cost of this control is increas-,
J ~\ ing every year and it appears timely to ask the race track officials for
~(\~the raise. Ray Rogers, General Manager of the track, said in part that
"\~t\ last year was a very good year - with good weather and more racing days -
what with the present economy there is no way of guaranteeing what it
will be this season. Councilman Saelid said in part that he has no ob-
jection to the staff working with the race track staff to endeavor to
work out some type of an agreement and bring the proposals to Council...
he felt an indexing plan could be worked out which would be fair ...
there may be some difficulties with it but he would like to see it ad-
dressed. The majority of Council concurred with this.
Roll call vote was then taken on the request for approval of the appro-
priation of $246,550 to cover the cost of traffic control,
AYES
NOES :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
None
Staff submitted'a detailed report on traffic barriers which have been
installed in Tract No. 36895 (north of Foothills Junior High School).
This stems from an accident when an equipment operator lost control of
a large fork lift due to brake failure and subsequently jumped the curb,
traveled over a portion of one of the lots and rolled down a steep natur-
al slope, broke through a 6 foot chain link fence and came to rest on a
~'~1~ volleyball court of the high school, A police report was received as
f.), I ~' well as a map showing the location etc. The metal barrier which was in-
r' ()((; stalled by the developer (Charles Bluth) was in a more substantial man-
--rf- f{" ~ . ner than is required by the State Department of Transportation ... it is
I ,- higher and is supported by posts set in concrete,
TRACT NO.
36895
(Bluth
Development
Barriers)
Councilman Haltom said in part that he had visited the site and can hon-
estly justify in his own mind that it appears that as much has been done
as can logically be done ... that from the angle a vehicle would just
careen off the side of the barrier '" that to install anything addition-
al would be ugly and detrimental. He could not justify that. .
Councilman Dring said in part that Council has just approved a large
appropriation to usher traffic in and out of the city... he could not
understand the reluctance to attempt to insure the safety of the children
at the school... just an extra step. He said he had not had an opportun-
ity to visit the site... there is still a lot of development to be done
in the subject tract and he felt an additional expenditure of $5000 is
warranted.
During this consideration the developer, Charles Bluth, responded to
questions and explained what he had done to remedy the situation. He
said further in part that if more money is to be spent it should be for
crossing guards where it will do the most good ... at Sycamore and Oak-
haven for instance.
It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the report be RECEIVED and
FILED - with the finding that the developer, at his own expense, put in
a barrier that exceeds the State requirements and in his opinion exceeds
what would be considered even a reasonable installation of a barrier at
that location.
AYES Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
NOES Councilman Dring (felt that the City should be obligated
to put in additional effort).
ABSENT: None
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CONTRACT
AWARD
CHAPMAN
BOOSTER
STATION
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1732
INTRODUCED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5000
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5001
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5002
ADOPTED
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Council received the report and recommendation for the award of contract
for the construction of the Chapman Booster Station. Eleven bids were
received for this project which will pump the water into the distribution
system. It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pelle-
grino and carried on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of Vido
Samarzich Company in the amount of $123,025 be accepted; that a contract
be awarded therefore; that all other bids be rejected; that any informal-
ities or irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived and that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract in form
approved by the City Attorney. Funds are in the Water Division Unappro-
priated balance.
AYES : Councilmen Dring, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
NOES : Councilman Haltom
ABSENT: None
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The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1732 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9403, 9405, and 9406 OF ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS".
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Saelid and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text of Ordinance No. 1732 be waived and INTRODUCED.
AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5000, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLD-
ING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 13, 1982 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS RE-
QUIRED BY THE PROVISION OF THE CHARTER, AND FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY OF A MEASURE RELATING TO FIREWORKS
(RESOLUTION NO. 4998).
It was MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilman Dring and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text of Resolution No. 5000 be waived and ADOPTED.
AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5001, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER OF SAID COUN-
TY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 13, 1982".
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It was MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text of Resolution No. 5001 be waived and ADOPTED.
AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read ,the title
of Resolution No. 5002, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL 1982 TO BE MADE
BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA".
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It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text of Resolution No, 5002 be waived and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION . The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
NO. 500~ of Resolution No. 5003, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
ADOPTED THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND
I',' III!. t-- THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID
CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 1982".
RESOLUTION
NO. 5004
ADOPTED
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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 Resolution No. 5003 be waived and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5004, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4983 IN PART,
AND ESTABLISHING A THIRTY-MINUTE PARKING LIMITATION. RESERVED PARKING
SPACES, AND HANDICAPPED PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR SPECIFIED SPACES PUR-
SUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 22,507.8(A) IN CITY OF ARCADIA
VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO.2".
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading of the
full text of Resolution No, 5004 be WAIVED.
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AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
It was further MOVED by Councilman Saelid, seconded by Councilman Pelle-
grino and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5004
be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES : Councilmen Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
NOES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom
ABSENT: None
CLAIM On MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried
DENIED on roll call vote as follows the claim of Elizabeth J. Hill was denied.
(Hill) v"
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AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
The City Manager presented for Council consideration a proposal from
Ronald D. Dyas for consulting services in connection with the City's
Cable Ordinance as well as the Franchise Agreement. A list of services
to be provided were explored in detail at a cost of $7000 with an option-
al service should it be needed at $75.00 per hour. During this consider-
ation it was noted that the current Franchise Agreement runs until 1986.
Staff also submitted that the current Franchisee has indicated it is
willing to reimburse any amount expended for this assistance. It was
then MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carri-
ed on roll call vote as follows that the Council authorize an expenditure
of $7000 for the retention of Mr. Dyas as consultant in this matter.
AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Saelid, Gilb
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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CLOSED
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Council entered a closed session, reconvened and adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
to December 15, 1981 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
ATTEST:
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