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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 14, 1973
The City Council met in a Special Session
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
the purpose of considering events to date
Santa Anita.
on June 14, 1973 at 10 a.m.
This meeting was called for
concerning Sunday racing at
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helmp, Arth
Councilman Butterworth who had consented in writing to the
holding of this meeting.
Mayor Arth circulated a proposed letter over his signature to residents
explaining the reason for a postcard poll of registered voters to
ascertain whether the citizens favored or were against Sunday racing
at. Santa Anita. The result of this poll to dat~ was indicated as
Favor
Opposed
No opinion
5,588-
4,370
125
Additional cards had been teceived but uncounted at this time.
Considerable discussion ensued and Councilman Scott MOVED that Council
pass a motion of intent stating that based on the return thus far
Council would rescind its action in adopting Ordinance No. 1485
prohibiting Sunday racing at Santa Anita. This was adopted on June 5.
He felt this would indicate to the community that Council is ,going to
abide by the will of the people. Councilman Hage did not want Council
to be in the position of influencing the vote but based on the return
to date he would second the motion. Council was split on this motion
as both Mayor Arth and Councilman Helms agreed in part with Councilman
Scott to follow what appears to be a mandate of the people, however,
they felt it premature to make any binding commitment until the next
regular meeting of June 27. If at that time the will of the people is
the same they would vote to rescind the subject ordinance. If the vote
changes they would be just as concerned to follow that vote. Roll call
was then taken on the motion.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hage, Scott
Councilmen Helms, Arth
Councilman Butterworth
Councilman Helms MOVED to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
proper document to rescind the prior action. Same to be on the agenda
for June 27. Councilman Hage seconded the motion which was carried on
roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
Councilman Scott MOVED that the $20,000 which was appropriated to defray
expenses in connection with opposing Sunday racing' at Santa Anita be re-
turned to the appropriate account and that only actual expenditures
incurred to date be paid with no further activity conducted as a charge
against such funds. Councilman Hage seconded the motion which was
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ADJOURNMENT
carried on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Scott, Hage, Helms, Arth
None
Councilman Butterworth
Council expressed appreciation that so many residents responded which
indicates strong community interest. Council will continue to keep
abreast of State preemption matters particularly with respect to this
Assembly Bill (No. 1324).
At 10:30 a.m., the meeting adjourned sine die.
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Mayor
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Christine Van Maanen
City Clerk
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