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ROLL CALL
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APPROVAL
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YOUTH
ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD TO
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 18, 1982
The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, May 18, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers.
Pastor Roger Sonnenberg, Our Savior Luthern Church
Councilman Richard A. Haltom
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Councilmen/Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
A correction in the Roll Call in the Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
for May 4 was made to indicate that Councilman Lojeski was present.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman
Hannah and carried unanimously that the Minutes of the Adjourned and
Regular meeting of May 4, 1982 be approved as corrected.
PRESENTATIONS
Edith Casey, Chairman of the Arcadia Sister City Commission, advised
that the recipient for this year's award is Alex Trigonis, who was
selected by the Arcadia High School and approved by the Commission.
Alex is Chairman of the Arcadia Youth Commission, Vice President of
the Junior Republican Club, an Eagle Scout, Boys State in 1981, Youth
Citizenship Awardee from the Soroptimist Club, and has received other
awards.
Harl Crockett presented the trophy to Alex on behalf of Max Fiddler and
David Lister of Newcastle Sister City Committee. The trophy was
designed by Mr. Fiddler; it is made of Australian Rosewood and exempli-
fies the flame of friendship. Mr. Trigonis thanked the Commission and
asked Mr. Reg Mason (from Newcastle) to convey his appreciation to the
Sister City Committee in that City. He also expressed appreciation to
the City Council.
Edith Casey then presented a Certificate of Appreciation to former
Mayor Charles E. Gilb for his support and many endeavors on behalf of
the Commission. Mr. Gilb could not be present and former Councilman
Jack Saelid accepted the award on his behalf.
Mrs. Casey then presented a Certificate of Appreciation to former City
Councilman and Mayor Jack Saelid for his support as liaison to the
Commission, his loyalty in attending the meetings, and his advice. Mr.
Saelid thanked the Commission and said in part that he hopes the
Arcadia High School Band will be able to go to Newcastle, Australia,
through local support to celebrate their recognition of our American
Independence Day.
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PUBLIC
HEARING
Subdivision
Regulations
(Approved)
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PUBLIC
HEARING
Small Car
Parking
Regulations
(Approved)
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PUBLIC
HEARING
Condominium
302 S.
Second
(Approved)
ZONING
Foothill Bl.
Eo Laurel Ave.
(May 22)
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 1196 recommending a Text Amendment
(82-2) to bring the City's subdivision regulations into consistency
with recent revisions to the State Subdivision Map Act. State regula-
tions supercede local regulations, and in order to avoid confusion
regarding the regulations, this is recommended. It was noted in the
staff report dated May 18 that pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Act, the Planning Department prepared a Negative Declaration.
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be
heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded
by Councilman Lojeski and carried unanimously. It was further MOVED
by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on
roll call vote as follows, that the Negative Declaration be approved
and filed and find that the project will not have a significant effect
on the environment, and that said Text Amendment be APPROVED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1197 recommending a Text Amendment
(82-3) to add small car parking regulations to the Arcadia Municipal
Code. This was prepared by staff at the direction of the City Council.
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be
heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded
by Councilman Dring and carried unanimously.
Discussion ensued and Councilman Lojeski asked that the proposed text
amendment be submitted to the Parking Place Commission for its considera-
tion concerning restriping Parking District Numbers 1 and 2. Whereupon
Councilman Lojeski MOVED to approve and file the Negative Declaration
and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the
environment and that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate ordinance.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen
None
None
Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
Tentative map of Tract No. 32B73 for a l2-unit residential condominium
at 302 S. Second Avenue. Conditions of approval were set forth in the
staff report. A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project.
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and no one desiring to be
heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded
by Councilman Haltom and carried unanimously.
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the Negative Declaration be
APPROVED and FILED and find that the project will not have a significant
effect on the environment; that the tract is consistent with the
General Plan and that the waste discharge from the tract would not
result in a violation of the existing requirements set forth in the
Water Code, and that the Director of Public Works be authorized to
approve the Subdivision Agreement.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
The City Council on May 4 requested staff to report back to Council
concerning the preparation of a report which would address alternatives
and what would be involved in staff's undertaking a study of this
matter. This was in response to the residents on Laurel Avenue who
expressed concern about their privacy, etc., from the commercial con-
struction taking place on Foothill Boulevard.
The report indicated that the concerns are not unique as residential
property owners throughout the City who are located adjacent to
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CIVIC CENTER
ATHLETIC
FIELD
IMPROVEMENTS
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commercial properties face all or nearly all of the same impacts, staff
felt that any study should address the commercial/residential zoning
interface and not just the problems of this particular area ... any
findings resulting fro~ such study shbuld then be applied City-wide or
to specific area(s) which are found to require special treatment.
Alternative actions which Council could take at this time were set forth
in the report dated May 18, one of which would be the placing of a mora-
torium for a stated period of time - during the interim, staff to pro-
ceed with the preparation of the study. .
Discussion ensued on various aspects of this matter. In response to a
question the City Attorney said in part that it would be possible to
restrict window openings on the south side of the commercial buildings
by the adoption of an ordinance. This would be a moratorium on the
construction of windows facing southi it would not be a moratorium on
buildings - windows only. There is an element of urgency involved
because of the issuance of permits for the construction of commercial
buildings on Foothill Boulevard.
Although this is not a public hearing, Mayor Pellegrino permitted Jack
Long, 944 Portola, owner of property on Foothill Boulevard, to speak.
Mr. Long said in part that those who purchased property on Laurel knew
of the commercial zoning on Foothill... Based on the Modification
Committee's approval of their revised plan and the lack of any opposi-
tion at the final meeting, they proceeded in good faith, and any delay
now would be very unfair and would create a financial burden. They do
not as yet have their building' permit.
Councilman Hannah MOVED to direct staff to proceed with a study and
that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the urgency ordinance
precluding windows on commercial buildings where they abut R-l resi-
dential, no permits to be issued without first having obtained a
modification. MOTION seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on a
roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
It was the consensus of the City Council also that as the study pro-
gresses, they might modify their position regarding windows adjacent
to R-l - possibly even change the elevation of the windows if it is
decided the elevation does not infringe upon the privacy of R-l resi-
dential.
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended an allocation of
$4,000 for improvements to the Civic Center Athletic Field, primarily
the grass and drainage system. The Director of .Recrea~ion responded
to questions and the Director of Public Works explained the needs.
These recommendations were reached after a meeting with members of
the Recreation and Public Works Departments, American Youth Soccer
Organization, and Club Soccer representatives as well as members of
the Recreation Commission.
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the improvements be approved
at a cost not to exceed $4,000 and funds be appropriated as follows:
$2,000 from the Civic Center and Recreation Trust Funds
(donations made by various organizations for this purpose); and
$2,000 from the Parks and Recreation Facilities Fund.
The funds are to be placed in an account for use of A.Y.S.O. to accomp-
lish the work and that disbursement be subject to the satisfactory com-
pletion of the work and approval of the Director of Public Works.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrin
None
None
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ROLL CALL
ADJOURNMENT
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STREET
IMPROVEMENT
JEFFRIES
AUTHORIZED
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NONCONFORMING
GARAGE USE
CONTINUATION
(Approved)
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SO CAL EDISON
REQUEST
Lamp
Conversion
RESPONSE'
AUTHORIZED
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Council recessed in order to act as the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
There being no business to come before the Agency the meeting was
adjourned to Saturday, May 22, 1982 at 9 a.m. in the Conference Room.
Council reconvened.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Bert Johnson, 331 E. Winnie Way, spoke at length concerning
redevelopment, during which time he requested the Agency to con-
sider allocating the $550,000 as follows:
$450,000 to the Arcadia School District - and $50,000 to the Junior
Community College District. He noted the need by the Districts of
such funds and that the money is available. (Remarks in transcript
form).
Raymond Brockus, 1309 Standish, asked if under the ordinance relating
to safe and sane fireworks, would not the Council have the right to
rule on what are safe and sane fireworks. The City Attorney responded
in part that the ordinance makes reference to the Health & Safety
Code that defines what are and are not safe and sane fireworks. In
addition, the ordinance requires that only those fireworks labeled as
such by the State Fire Marshal may be sold, so it's a double check and
balance to make sure that only those so labeled and so designated are
sold.
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CONSENT ITEMS
The County Road Department proposes to improve Jeffries between Tenth
and Loganrita Avenues. The westerly portion of the street is within
Arcadia's boundary and the work to be performed therein is estimated
to cost $6,000. In order to have the work accomplished the following
action was taken:
Find that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements
of CEQA; authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement
and appropriated $7,500 from Gas Tax Funds to pay for the work.
RESOLUTION NO. 5039 WAS ADOPTED LATER IN THIS MEETING.
The request for continuation of this use at 40 W. Live Oak Avenue until
July 20, 1982.
Both of the above Were APPROVED on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded
by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
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Discussion held on the request of the Southern California Edison Company
for the conversion of 197 Edison-owned 1000 lumen incandescent lamps to
high pressure sodium vapor in various locations in the City. It was
noted by staff that this conversion would increase City costs by
$4,376.64 per year at current costs while saving the utility company
41.7% in power consumption. This matter was disapproved by Council
on April 1, 1980. Staff noted that the 1000 lumen lamps are inefficient
and provide little useful illumination because they are bare bulbs sus-
pended approximately 25 feet above the pavement and light rays are not
directed at the pavement. -
It was the consensus of the City Council that a communication be directed
to the Southern California Edison Company, City/Area Manager, signed by
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GAME
MACHINES
(No
action)
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BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS
APPROVED FOR
HANDYMAN '
PROJECT
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1738
ADoPTED
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the Mayor, that their proposition is not reasonable and that it is
recommended they offer their rate structure to reflect the cost savings
they would be achieving if these conversions were made.
Council received and considered at length the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for a four month moratorium on the issuance of
permits for, among other uses, game machines in excess of two, arcades
and amusement centers. During the deliberations Councilman Lojeski,
as liaison to the Commission, explained its position, and MOVED to
APPROVE the recommendation. This died for lack of a second. Council-
man Hannah was not opposed to a moratorium but he would like more input
and noted that Council had received information at this meeting which
was contrary to that receiv~d and acted upon at the May 4 meeting.
Councilman Dring felt there has not been any indication that there is a
problem, only speculation, and he would not be interested in a mora-
torium based on speculation. The Police Chief stated in part that the
only problem the Department has encountered has been bicycles on the
sidewalk left by patrons in front of the locations; that he has visited
each one.
Councilman Haltom submitted that he has visited arcades in other cities
as a spectator and thus far has not observed anything other than the
young people who want to play the games; that each application should
be investigated on its own merit. He noted the amount of money an
investor puts into this type of business and felt he is going to operate
a good clean business or he won't be in it very long: Councilman
Lojeski suggested that the Councilmen visit the locations which have
opened up locally.
This matter was continued from May 4: review of community development
objectives for 1982-83 Community Development Block Grant Funds. At
that time staff was requested to provide information relating to the
inclusion of a handyman program. This program would provide labor and
materials to make minor repairs to dwellings of qualified applicants -
such things as exterior painting, installation of smoke detectors,
security locks, and minor household repairs. The applicant would have
to meet RUD's family income limitations and provide verification of
the income and ownership of the house; work is usually done by a
licensed contractor. If Council approves, staf{'recommended that the
program provide up to $1,500 for minor house repairs and that the
$50,000 which was previously being considered for the home security
program be allocated at this time for the handyman grant program.
Discussion ensued on the cost of administering such a program, and
Council reviewed the revised Cost Summary and Project Summary which
includes a handyman grant program. In response to a concern expressed
by Councilman Hannah, the City Manager explained that staff feels there
are sufficient other Community Development Block Grant Funds available
to assist in the completion of the first Senior Citizen Rousing Project.
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the program as submitted in
staff report dated May 18 be APPROVED and that the City Manager be
authorized to execute the Memorandums of Understanding. (A Memorandum
of Understanding is the final step in receiving the Block Grant Funds.)
AYES
NOES
ABSENT :
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content, and read the
content of Ordinance No. 1728, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9292.1.4 AND 9292.1.9 OF THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW UNLIMITED EXPANSION OF THE MAIN DWELLING ON
R-l AND R-O LOTS WITH TWO OR MORE DWELLINGS, AND DELETING THE REAL
ESTATE INSPECTION REPORT REQUIREMENT."
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1745
ADOPTED
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NO. 1746
URGENCY
ADOPTED
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It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom, that
the reading of the full text be waived. During this deliberation dis-
cussion was held on the procedure in considering modification applica-
tions. The City Attorney had advised Council that the Modification
Committee, at its own discretion, may forward the application to the
Planning Commission. It is not the intent and purpose of this ordinance
that the Modification Committee direct any of its approvals for review
by the Planning Commission as an administrative directive because that
would defeat the purpose of the Modification Committee.
Roll call vote was then taken on the MOTION to ADOPT:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content, and read the title
of Ordinance No. 1745, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
CONSENTING CONDITIONALLY TO THE REORGANIZATION OF TELEPROMPTER CORPORA-
TION INTO ITS PARENT CORPORATION GROUP W CABLE, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION."
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It was MOVED by Councilmen Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Haltom and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the further reading of the
full text of Ordinance No. 1745 be waived and that same b~ adopted.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
Prior to reading this ordinance in full, a discussion ensued. It was
determined that Section 6424.2.4 (page 3) reflect $175.00 "as a permit
fee for the issuance of such a permit." Page 4 (item I): "No more
rhan twelve permits" was changed to '''No more~J:..an eighteen permits".
3ame page (item 4): the word "one" was changed to "nine" in the first
two lines.
\1hereupon the Ordinance was read in full by the Councilmen and the City
L' httorney. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman
TH~'~jeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No.
SAK.746 be ADOPTED AS URGENCY.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5039.
ADOPTED
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REJECTED
(Industrial
Indemnity
Company)
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
.Counci1men Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution N. 5039, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF
JEFFRIES AVENUE AND TENTH AVENUE INTERSECTION WITHIN SAID CITY AS A
PART OF THE SYTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Dring and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the further reading of
the full text of Resolution No. 5039 be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
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On MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Hannah and
carried on roll call vote as follows, the claim of Industrial Indemnity
Company as Subrogee of Investory Control Systems was REJECTED.
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
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NOES
ABSENT:
ORDINANCE NO. 1746
_ _____ ___ (N URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
.~NDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
~IVISION 4, PART 2, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE VI
~REOF TO REGULATE THE SALE OF SAFE ,AND
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POLITICAL
SIGNS
REPORT TO BE
PREPARED
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OLYMPIC
COMMISSION
APPOINTMENT
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ARCADIA MUSIC
CLUB VISIT
TO AUSTRALIA
CABLE TV
COVERAGE
Letter to go
to Group \{
ADJOURNMENT
TO SATURDAY
'MAY 22
9:00 a.m.
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At the suggestion of Councilman Lojeski, the Planning staff and the
City Attorney will prepare a report on the state of the law and the
extent to which political signs may be regulated.
At the. suggestion of Councilman Lojeski staff will prepare an informa-
tive report on the formation of an Olympic Commission.
Councilman Lojeski nominated Don Wells to replace Elbert Souders on
the Recreation Commission. Inasmuch as this is a School District
appointee, that agency will be contacted.
Reference was made by Councilman Lojeski to a communication from former
Mayor Saelid directed to Group W Cable, Inc., asking financial support
and services in covering the proposed trip to Newcastle, Australia by
by the Arcadia High School Band. Mr. Lojeski is extremely supportive of
the music program and the band's endeavor to go to Newcastle, but
stated for the record that should the cable company elect to support the
band with any money that, under no circumstances, would this effect his
future vote on what happens to the Group W television in this community.
Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of Council that it appreciates
the position taken by former Mayor Saelid, but it should in no way
reflect that this is the official position of the City Council. It was
determined that a communication should go to the cable company to this
effect. This was the consensus especially in view of the fact that a
franchise agreement will soon be before Council.
Councilman Lojeski MOVED to adjourn the meeting in memory of the following
former Arcadia residents:
Mrs. Pearl H. Ostergaard: "In memory of Pearl H. Ostergaard. Mrs.
Ostergaard was the mother of Helen Schrader, the'Editor of the
Foothill Intercity Newspapers; she passed away at Arcadia Methodist
Hospital on Thursday, May 13. She was a resident of Arcadia; born
April 9, 1893 in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. B~gan a teaching career in a
country school when she was just out of high school. She married Hallmar
Ostergaard, an educator, in 1919 and taught off and on throughout the
years until her retirement 25 years ago, teaching in Illinois, Iowa, and
California. She was'a member of PEO Chapter MI of San Gabriel, a woman's
educational and philanthropic organization, member of Order of Eastern
Star, and the Arcadia Presbyterian Church. In addition to her daughter,
she is survived by three grandsons, Mark, John and Tom Schrader, and six
great grandchildren.
"Thomas McKibben passed away May 5th at the age of 64. He was owner of
Santa Anita Travel Mhich just celebrated 25 years in the Arcadia area.
He was past President of the Arcadia Lions Club, charter member of the
Arcadia Elks, member of the Rogues, and a past Sister City Commissioner
of the City of Arcadia. Tom is survived by a son, Thomas McKibben of
Arcadia, daughter Sharon M. Lee of Irvine, a sister, Ruth Skelly of
St. petersburg, Florida, and three grandchildren."
By unanimous vote the meeting so adjourned to Saturday, May 22, 1982,
at 9 a.m. in the Conference Room for continuation of budget study.
MOTION carried unanimously.
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