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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 5,1972 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK .gs;- 20:811:8-- ~ocmoc PLEDGE OF .ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING ( Consolidated Lighting District ) APPROVED +13tJ1- SIGN (SERVICE STATIONS) I " p: ~Wl.- MI NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1972 The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in regular session on Tuesday, December 5, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Arcadia City Hall. Mrs. Mildred Free, First Church of Christ Scientist Mayor Don W. Hage PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None On MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of November 21 were APPROVED. Councilman Butterworth abstained from voting as he was on an excused absence. Time scheduled to hear objections to the proposed Consolidated Lighting District. The City Engineer had previously submitted his report pursuant to the provisions of the Street Lighting Act of 1919 and Resolution No. 4299 declared intention to annex certain lands to said District. The City Engineer explained the areas to be included and the method of spreading the costs. Whereupon the hearing was declared open and Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, read in full her communication submitted to Council on this date expressing concern about environmental impact statements and in particular with reference to the proposed lighting district. She was informed that annexation of new territory is not part and parcel of the subject matter, however, Council expressed appreciation for her interest in ecologYQ No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously. (RESOLUTION NO. 4310 adopted later in this meeting.) This matter had been continued from the regular meeting of November 21 &t which time Council was divided on action to be taken. It was noted that this had come to Council's attention through an appeal filed by the applicant from the decision of the Planning Commission for denial of a request for permission to install a lighter-box type of sign in a Standard Service Station at 186 E. Duarte Road. The Commission felt there should be adequate lighting of service stations, however, it adhered to the sign regulations in this instance and denied the appli- Qation as additional glaring signs should not be permitted. During the previous deliberations it was brought out that two other Standard Stations had received permission to install the subject signs. The Planning Director stated that the sign does not fall into the existing sign definitions. Mayor Hage indicated his position as stated previously - that he could ~ee no objection to the sign, however, it was his thought that the matter should be referred back to the Commission for a final determi- nation as to whether or not it is an exception to the regulations. 12-5-72 - 1 - FASHION PARK Traffic Element APPROVED +P:l-7 80 20:81~ J Councilman Scott stated in substance that his position is the same as expressed at the last meeti~g - that in his opinion it is inconceiva- ble that with three stations all dispensing the same service that two would be permitted to have the sign and the third would not. He would like to see the applicant allowed the lighter-box sign at this time and then the City make a determination as to whether or not the signs are in keeping with the ordinance. If they are not then within a reasonable period of time all would have to be removed. Councilman Helms submitted in part that there were actually four Standard Stations interested in displaying such signs - that two were denied (including the one before Council at this time) and the other two were approved. He said he was not aware of the type of sign in I question at the time the two were approved however was aware of the type of sign in those instances of denial. He favored the entire matter being referred back to the Commission for a study on whether.or .' not this type of interior lighting sign is compatible with the total, sign ordinance. Councilman Butterworth stated in part that it appears to him that equity is involved in this case - that of treating similar businesses in like manner - that he would feel differently if the location were close to a residential district; that the business has to be competitive and he would be inclined to allow the sign. He did agree that clari" fication of the sign ordinance is needed with perhaps an eventual code amendment. Councilman Scott then MOVED that the appeal be granted, that the applicant be allowed to have the sign; that the entire matter of service station lighting be reviewed by the Commission with a report back to Council within six months at which time Council may take action rela- tive to non-conforming signs on service stations. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: ,NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Scott, Hage Councilman Helms Councilman Arth (due to his business affiliation) None On August 15 Council approved the preli minary site plan for the development of Fashion Park. .It deferred approval of the traffic element pending solution of the requirement that Santa Anita irrevo- cably offer for dedication a 20 ft. strip of property to permit the northerly improvement of Baldwin Avenue. The traffic element was resubmitted to Council on November 7 at which time the matter was continued until this date to enable staff to work with Santa Anita and the County Arboretum on the traffic plan. In a report dated December 1 staff advised that four meetings and numerous telephone conversations had taken place. The progress was noted therein as well as some of the unresolved problems which require more time. It was I the recommendation of staff that, inasmuch as Santa Anita had agreed to the 20 ft. strip dedication, the traffic element now be approved subject to conditions. . Ray M. Rogers, representing Santa Anita Consolidated, referred to part of the City Engineer's report concerning financing of any possible future signalization of the intersection of Baldwin and Harvard. He stated in part that this particular intersection is a couple hundred feet north of the Fashion Park property and would really not serve its traffic - that it actually could restrict the traffic flow along Baldwin Avenue to some extent - and felt that should it be installed the cost should not be borne by Santa Anita. He said that in his opinion it would seem proper for the County to bear the cost of signalization, with the City bearing the cost of the street improvement (Baldwin Avenue), and advised that Santa Anita had agreed to the full dedication of the 20 ft. strip of property for the northerly im- provement of Baldwin Avenue. 12-5-72 - 2 - MOTION I " TRACT NO. 30441 (FINAL MAP APPROVED) I 7/). 7~ ACT O. 31254 (Tentative Map APPROVED) .::f / ?e) S- ~ ", .. " , ;~ . '. . l . 7 20:818~ Dr. Francis Ching, Director of the County Arboretum, noted the facility's willingness to relocate its main entrance which would allow for full alignment with the north entrance to Fashion Park. He expressed agreement with the traffic element. During the deliberations it was brought out that it is not necessary at this time to come to a decision about the signalization of Baldwin and Harvard. Council reserved the right to consider this question in the future. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: that the offer of dedication of a 20 foot strip of property for northerly improvements of Baldwin Avenue be ACCEPTED subject to the City and Santa Anita Consolidated negotiating solutions to conditions cited in Santa Anita's communication dated September 13, 1972; that the traffic elements of Fashion Park as they relate to Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive be APPROVED subject to all conditions contained in the Director of Public Works' reports dated August 11 and November 3, 1972 and those contained in prior resolutions together with the additional condition that Baldwin Avenue signals 'have a direct interconnect and that the developer be responsible for the design plans and construction of all Baldwin Avenue facilities to a point lying 200 feet northerly of the north boundary of the aforementioned park; that Santa Anita Consolidated participate in the cost of traffic signals at the entrance to the proposed Turf Club parking lot - the extent of participation to be determined by the City after all pertinent factors have been analyzed; that the construction of any future signalization at Baldwin and Harvard, and the nature and extent of participation, if any, by Santa Anita Consolidated and Santa Anita Fashion Park, be reserved for future decision by Council. It was noted that the Arboretum, Santa Anita Consolidated and Santa Anita Fashion Park will have an opportunity to participate in these considerations prior to a determi- nation by Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None Upon advice from staff that the final map of Tract No. 30441 is in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map, it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that same be approved. The location is 1210 and 1220 S. Fourth Avenue for a six (6) lot subdivision. Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 31254, located at 890 W. Foothill Boulevard and proposed for a 12 lot subdivision. The area is zoned R-l and the lots are 10,000 sq. ft. Surrounding properties were indicated on projecturals. Conditions attached to the recommendation were explored and itwas the consensus that the traffic island as shown on the map be deleted. Councilman Scott raised the question on Council policy concerning sidewalks in general and some discussion held. It was then MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 31254 be APPROVED subject to all conditions as presented with the exception of the requirement for the traffic island - that this be deleted. 12-5-72 - 3 - TRACT NO. 31255 (Tentative Map APPROVED) ::t-130 (p TRACT NO. 31290 (Tentative Map APPROVED) ~-;307 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (150 E. Duarte) p: C4P HEARINGS SCHEDULED V ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT APPROVED P: Co p~ .;f 20:8U~:f Planning Commission recommendation .for approval of the tentative map of Tract No. 31255 located at 920 - 930 W. Foothill Boulevard and proposed for an 11 lot subdivision, subject to specified conditions. Some discussion held on the provision for the construction of a school bus turnout on Foothill Boulevard and it was the consensus that it remain in the conditions. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 31255 ,be APPROVED subject to all conditions including the requirement for a school bus turnout. Council concurred in Councilman Helms' observation about the excellent manner in which Foothill Boulevard is being developed. Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the tentative map I of Tract No. 31290 located at 846-850 Arcadia Avenue where it is . proposed to construct a 15 unit condominium. Conditions were specified. It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that the tentative map of Tract No. 31290 be APPROVED subject to all specified conditions. On MOTION by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried unanimously the action of the Planning Commission in granting a conditional use permit for the use of property at 150 E. Duarte Road as a restaurant was RATIFIED. The site is zoned.C-l & D and currently developed with a planned commercial center. It was noted in Reso- lution No. 794 that the applicant, John T. Mione, currently operates a delicatessen adjacent to the subject site and plans to expand the business to include the restaurant operation. Planning Commission recommendation concerning amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as set forth in Resolution Nos. 795 and 797 were scheduled for public hearings on December 19, 1972. On.MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously the Environmental Impact Report for the improvements proposed for the County Park were APPROVED. The Planning Commission had concurred with the report's findings and submitted that the improvements would not have any significant adverse environmental effect and are consistent with the General Plan. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: ./ . ELECTION RESULTS 8-JJ- 7 7 DIRECTIONAL SIGNS Appropriation Approved s:~ hM.<L-- Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, referred once more to the need for environmental impact statements. It was suggested t~at Mrs. Hofer confer with the Planning Director. The City Clerk advised that the Certificate of Election Results in connection with the Special Municipal Election consolidated with the Statewide General Election on November 7, 1972 had been received from the County Registrar of Voters. I Charter Amendment (Income Tax Levy) Ordinance prohibiting throwaways Yes 20,367 17,612 No 3,467 6,147 (NOTE: Resolution No. 4309 adopted later in this meeting.) Council received staff report concerning the need for change in existing signs to conform with provisions of the U. S. Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways. The change will replace many of the old legend signs 12-5-72 - 4 - UTILITY I~;i~~~ J-1J-G8 HEARING SCHEDULE D (Underground Utilities District lf6) SUNSET BLVD. (Environmental Impact Study Approved) d-JlCf8 I PROPERTY ACQUISITION (Water Dept.) 7 20:818~ and will aid recognition and understanding of warning, regulatory and directional signs. It was recommended by staff that this be ac- complished at the earliest possible date. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows that Gas Tax Funds be allocated for this replacement and that $650 be appropriated from available monies for this purpose. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None On March 7, 1972 Council adopted Resolution No. 4247 creating Underground Utilities District #5 which would involve the undergrounding of existing overhead utilities in the alley immediately north of Huntington Drive between Santa Anita and First Avenue as well as those lines lying on the west side of First Avenue north to Wheeler Street. As a result the Southern California Edison Company is in ne~d of an overhead utilities easement for the westerly 8 ft. of lot 30 block 75 of Santa Anita Tract. 1.t was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute a Grant of Easement to the Southern California Edison Company in order to permit the undergrounding within Underground Utilities District #5 if the existing poles are totally within city property. If the existing poles are on the property line the Edison Company will then be asked to accept a 4 ft. easement with the balance to be obtained from the abutting owner to the west. The Parking Place Commission will be asked to review the iocation of the poles with relation to the redevelopment plans for the Parking District property. The City Engineer was requested to encourage the relocation of the pole immediately adjacent to the alley to eliminate the traffic congestion at that point. Council scheduled a public hearing for December 19 on the proposed Underground Utilities District #6. The area is basically bounded between the limits of Santa Anita and Holly Avenues on Campus Drive. (Resolution No. 4304 adopted later in this meeting.) Council received a staff report concerning the improvement of Sunset Boulevard between Duarte Road and Huntington Drive by the widening, construction of sidewalks and the undergrounding or relocation of existing utilities as well as a modern street lighting system. It is anticipated that the work will be completed in mid-December. Council had reviewed and approved the Environmental Impact Statement on July 18, 1972. However, inasmuch as the City granted jurisdiction to the County of that section of Sunset Boulevard for widening purposes, it was now necessary for Council to consider a supplemental environmental impact statement which had been submitted by the County. This was due to minor changes in work items that fluctuate in all roadway im- provements of this nature, It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll ca~l vote as follows that the supplemental environmental impact statement be APPROVED and that staff so notify the County Road Department, Construction-Division. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Scott, Hage Councilman Helms None 'It was noted that on June 29 Council had authorized negotiations for the purchase of the north 50 feet of property immediately south of the Water Department Baldwin Plant. This was contingent upon an appraisal. The appraisal was made and the figure authorized by 12-5-72 - 5 - RACE TRACK TRAFFIC CONTROL . $' I),.,Jd.J..tl. ~::~~ ORDINANCE ......-NO. 1469 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE ""No. 1470 INTRODUCED ..,....RESOLUTION NO. 4303 ADOPTED "lCJ 20:81;;;- Council was lower than the appraisal. When the development under consideration did not materialize the opportunity to purchase at this price was lost. Staff advised that a new development is now being proposed and asked Council to consider authorizing the purchase at the figure previously approvedo It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously that staff be so authorized to proceed at the same price. Council received a request from staff concer~ing funds for control of race track traffic during the forthcoming thoroughbred racing season. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that $99,931 be appropriated from Admissions Taxes for said purpose. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen None None I Arth, Butterworth, He Ims, Scott, ,Hage I The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1469, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECLASSIFYING PROPERTY KNOWN AS 400-480 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND 504-642 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE FROM ZONE C-O & D TO R-3." It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Helms and carried o~ callclote as follows that the reading of the full body of the ro ~6e WAIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, ,Helms, Scott, Hage None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1470, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ,OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING GENERAL NOISE REGULATIONS AND THE REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES 'ON PRIVATE PROPERTY." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried~..oll cal V vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the re.o~~ be ~AIVED and that the same be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title. of Resolution No. 4303, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF ARCADIA OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1968, RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES." I It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None 12-5-72 - 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 4304 ADOPrED a--130~ I RESOLUTION NO. 4305 ADOPrED ~/~~ RESOLUTION NO. 4306 ADOPrED J./~S-2... RESOLUTION NO. 4307 ADOPTED I q'-/-~5 A I RESOLUTION NO. 4308 ADOPrED ./ '1/ 20: 8];#4. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4304, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO.DETERMINE WHETHER AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT SCHOULD BE ESTABLISHED IN. CERTAIN AREAS ADJACENT TO CAMPUS DRIVE BETWEEN HOLLY AVENUE AND SANTA ANITA AVENUE. " It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPrED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4305, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING EXCLUSION FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA BY REASON OF ANNEXATION NO. 42." It was MOVED by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPrED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None The City Attorney ,presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4306, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA REQUESTING EXCLUSION FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT NO. I INCLUDED WITHIN THE CITY OF ARCADIA BY REASON OF ANNEXATION NO. 42." It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full , body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPrED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Hage None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4307, entitled: "A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PAY 50% OF THE 1973-74 METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT TAX." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPrED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4308, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING THAT CERTAIN DIRT, RUBBISH AND REFUSE UPON CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ABATE THE SAME. It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and 12-5-72 - 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 4309 ADOPTED d-I ~ 7 7 PROCEDURAL v""ORDINANCE WAIVED RESOLUTION NO. 4310 ADOPTED .!j-/3tJ 4 CHRISTMAS ./ TREES LEAGUE ./ DINNER BUS SERVICE./ REVENUE ./ SHARING BAND ./ REVIEW 'l-:J- 20 :81-fl;!; carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that ,the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None N'one The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 4309, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ,HELD IN ,SAID CITY ON ,THE 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE O~ SUBMITTING TO.THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSITION'TO AMEND THE ARCADIA CITY CHARTER AND A PROPOSI~ION FOR AN' INITIATIVE ORDINANCE RELATING TO, THROWAWAYS." I It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPrED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arch, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None In order to consider the following item the provisions of the Pro- cedural Ordinance were 'WAIVED on MOTION by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, Scott, Rage None None The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution.No. 4310 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF:ARCADIA ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LANDS TO THE ARCADIA CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT (ANNEXATION NO.2)." It was MOVED by Councilman Helms, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that. the reading of the full body of the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Helms, ~cottJ.Hage None None Councilman Helms spoke of the wish of the Youth Commission that residents purchase' Christmas trees in containers and plant them after the holiday season.... all in furtherance of ecology. I The City Clerk reminded Council of the forthcoming League of California Cities' meeting. Councilman Scott submitted the possibility of some bus service to and from the City of'El Monte inasmuch as that city will soon have a fast through service to Los Angeles. Staff reported on meetings. Mayor Hage stated that revenue sharing will be discussed at the next adjourned regular meeting. Councilman Arth not.ed that the Arcadia High School Bank again won the Sweepstakes Award at Long Beach (Western AII-St.ate Band Review.) It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Scott and carried unanimously that a resolution be presented in this regard. 12- 5- 72 - 8 - 1~ 20:81~ NATIONAL,/ LEAGUE OF CITIES Mayor Hage summarized the recent National League of Cities' Conference which was most productive. He urged continued attendance at this particular conference. LABOR RELATIONS (~) Councilman Butterworth asked Council to take steps to adopt a reso- lution which had previously been prepared and submitted to Council for consideration. The thrust of which was to impose upon the city staff an obligation to undertake specific procedures in labor matters. It also imposed upon certain subordinate employees an obligation to perform specific functions, i. e., maintain complete records of proceedings during labor negotiations, to prohibit the execution of any agreement with a bargaining unit without Council having had the occasion to review the particular agreement, and certain other pro- cedures relating to the subject matter. He stated in part that these records are invaluable to the city and felt that records have not been maintained to adequately protect the city. I Councilman Butterworth then MOVED that the resolution ,be approved in principle at this time. Motion seconded by Councilman Helms for discussion purposes. During the ensuing discussion it was indicated by the individual views of four councilmen that the objectives had merit and were necessary but that a formal resolution was inappropri- ate - that the objectives could and should be accomplished through directives to staff. Roll call was then taken: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth Councilmen Arth, Helms, Scott, Rage None A- :~_!;IL ~uL..c:..""1 Councilman Scott will submit a memorandum to Council for its consider- ation incorporating his proposed motion to the effect that it be the intent of Council that Employer-Employee negotiations be commenced no later than May 1 and completed before the last Tuesday in June. The City Manager reported on the progress being made in the selection of a new Fire Chief. 10 :50 P.M. ADJOURNMENT TO DATE' CERTAIN The meeting ADJOURNED to Monday December 11, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. Under discussion will be Social Security and State Retirement System, Revenue Sharing prospects, Spheres of influence for eventual annexation possibilities and Community Redevelopment Agency information. I /x~~ Mayor ATTEST: .~~~. '.:k'~ ~ ~City Clerk d~~~ 12-5-72 - 9 - /'