HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 25,1974
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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HEARING
Fireworks
Approved
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 25, 1974
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, met in an
adjourned regular session on Thursday, April 25, 1974 at 3 p.m. in
the Council Chamber.
PRESENT: Councilmen Gilb, Lauber, Saelid, Scott
Councilman Helms arrived at 3:10 p.m.
ABSENT:
None
Applicatlon of the American Legion Arcadia Post No. 247 for a Council
Permit to conduct its annual fireworks sale on July 1, 2, 3 and 4,
including the fireworks display at the County Park on July 4. Mayor
Scott declared the hearing open and Mrs. Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte
Verde Drive, expressed concern as to the danger of fires and injury to
children because of the use of fireworks. She also questioned the age
at which a child may purchase fireworks and felt these questions should
be answered prior to Council making its determination.
The City Attorney advised that pursuant to the Fire Code no one under
14 may set off fireworks without an adult to supervise and noted that
the State and City has amended the Code to permit only safe fireworks
to be sold and used within the City. He noted the existing ordinance
which permits fireworks to be sold under specific circumstances and
that subject applicant is permitted so to do; that if Council desires
to ban fireworks the code would have to be thus amended.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Gilb, seconded by Councilwoman Lauber and carried unnani-
mously. It was further MOVED by Councilman Gilb, seconded by
Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously that the application be
APPROVED.
HEARING Application of the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association
WAB&PA for a Council Permit to hold its 20th annual Mid-Valley Arts Festival
Art Festival May 8 through 11. The locations will be on the east and west sides
Approved of Baldwin between Duarte and Naomi. Specific parking conditions
1 were requested. Mayor Scott declared the hearing open and Mrs. Johanna
~ I Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, spoke in favor of the event. . No one else
("\ ' desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilwoman
1 Lauber, seconded by Councilman Saelid and carried unanimously. It was
t? I further MOVED by Councilwoman Lauber, seconded by Councilman Gilb and
~1 t!J/;}-carried unanimously that the application be approved; that the request
t,) U IJ for elimination of parking on both sides of Baldwin between Duarte and
~ {I Naomi be approved. The Association will employ guards for protection.
AGENDA ITEM
Audience
Part icipat ion
Discussion was held on the appropriate place on the agenda for the item
"Time reserved for those in the audience to address Council". The
Council presented their individual viewpoints relating thereto and as
this item had been previously scheduled for May 7 it will be before
this body at that time.
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LITIGATION
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EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RECONVENE AND
ADJOURNMENT
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The City Attorney introduced Charles Ivie, special counsel retained by
the City for the Arcadia Police Relief Association vs City of Arcadia
litigation. Mr. Ivie explained the settlement of the suit and sub-
mitted copies of the stipulation stating it complied with authority
for negotiation given to him by the previous City Council. It was
noted that the settlement was for $160,000 to be paid by the City to
the Arcadia Police Relief Association for the benefit of the police
personnel, $40,000 of which was to be paid in the fiscal year 1973-74
and the balance of $120,000 to be paid in 1974,
In response to discussion the City Manager advised that the $40,000 had
been budgeted for this fiscal year and that the balance would be
budgeted for payment in 1974. It was MOVED by Councilman Helms,
seconded by Councilman Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows
that the stipulation as submitted be APPROVED and Counsel authorized to
execute it on behalf of the City.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Gilb, Helms, Lauber, Saelid, Scott
None
None
The City Manager advised of the forthcoming Open House at the HOY
headquarters and the Council Institute; also the scheduled tour of
city facilities.
Council entered an executive session at 3:55 p.m~
At 5:45 p.m. Council reconvened and adjourned immediately thereafter to
7 p.m. May 7 in [he Conference Room.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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