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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
HEARING
(Weed
abatement
to proceed)
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HEARING
UNDERGROUND
UTILITY
DISTRICT 1;5
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4247
ADOPTED 0
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 7, 1972
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session on
Tuesday, March 7, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Kenneth Hansen, Lutheran Church of the Cross
Mayor James R. Helms, Jr.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
Time and place scheduled to hear any objections to the proposed
removal of weeds, rubbish, etc., from all properties so designated in
a Declaration List submitted by the County Forester and Fire Warden,
Weed Abatement Department. The City Clerk explained that all
communications received to date concerning weed removal had been
directed to the proper department. Mayor Helms declared the hearing
open and the following persons spoke to the matter.
Arthur LaBelle ,Foothill Boulevard
Richard Verkouteren, 881 W. Foothill Boulevard
Frank Marchese, 343 W. Colorado Boulevard
T. W. Tobin, 1144 W. Duarte Road
After speaking to their particular concern each property owner met
with the County representative who was present and recorded each
protest or problem and will endeavor to resolve same. The results
of his findings will be submitted to Council. Councilman
Butterworth MOVED to close the hearing. Councilman Hage seconded
the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Butterworth
further MOVED that the City Council declares that all property
owners have been duly notified of this public hearing which has
been held for the purpose of hearing objections to the proposed
abatement program; that said objections have been received and
recorded; that the County Forester and Fire Warden is hereby directed
to proceed with the removal of weeds, rubbish, etc., from all prop-
erties so designated in the Declaration List dated February 9, 1972.
Councilman Considine seconded the motion which was carried unani-
mously
Time and place scheduled for consideration of the establishment of
an underground utility district in the area bounded by Huntington
Drive, First Avenue, Wheeler Avenue and the southbound roadway of
Santa Anita Avenue. Mayor Helms declared the hearing open and no
one desiring to speak to the matter the hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read
the title of RESOLUTION NO. 4247, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT NO.5.
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HEARING
(Sign
Denied)
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HEARING
(Amendment
to Zoning -
auxil iary
signs)
APPROVED
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It was MOVED by Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of
the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Co~sidine, Rage, Helms
None
None
It was noted therein that November 1, 1972 is the date fixed on
which affected property owners must be ready to receive underground
service and orders the removal of all poles, overhead wires and
associated overhead structures and the underground installation
of wires and facilities for supplying electricity, communication, or
similar or associated service within Underground Utility District
No.5 on or before January 1, 1973.
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Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission in its denial
of a request for permission to erect two illuminated double faced
lighter box signs at the Standard Oil Station, 801 W. Huntington
Drive. This particular sign is not permitted under the code.
Mayor Helms declared the hearing open and Carlton R. Rodeheaver,
the appellant, circulated photographs of the proposed sign and
stated in part that a sign which was considerably larger than the
proposed one has been removed and it is his desire to erect the new
one, which is an identification in itself and has been used at most
of the stations indicating the products "Chevron" sells. It is
primarily for lighting the island to facilitate operations there,
such as looking under the hood of a car, making change, etc. It
also would afford some security for the workers as the subject
corner is not too well lighted. In response to a question he stated
in part that the station was about 100' from the residential area
and backs up to R-2 development. Ways of reducing the glare were
discussed, as this was the primary concern of Council.
No one else desiring to be heard thehearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried
unanimously. Some discussion on continuing the matter, but
Councilman Butterworth observed that in view of the 6-0 vote for
denial by the Planning Commission he would not be inclined to
reverse that decision and MOVED to sustain the Planning Commission
decision and deny the appeal. Motion seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
Councilman Arth, due to his business affiliation.
None
Although similar signs have not been installed as yet on two existing
stations Council requested a report from the Commission as to what
effect this decision would have on those stations - although they
are in commercial areas,
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The Planning Commission recently adopted Resolution No. 765
recommending a change in the auxiliary sign regulations making
time and temperature signs and similar public service signs, the
design, location and size, subject to the approval of the Planning
Department.
Mayor Helms declared the Hearing open and no one desiring to be
heard the Hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Butterworth,
seconded by Councilman Considine and carried unanimously. It was
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HEARING
(Conditional
Use Permit)
Asder
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DENIED
WITHOUT
PREJUDICE
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BUTTERWORTH
EXCUSED
HEARING
Surplus
City
Property
Sale
APPROVED
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HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
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then MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and
carried unanimously that the City Attorney be and he is hereby ,
instructed to prepare the amending ordinance for Council consideration.
The Planning Commission recommended by its Resolution No. 762 the
granting subject to conditions of a conditional use permitJ to allow
the construction of a 10 unit Planned Unit Development at 310 W.
Foothill Boulevard. Mayor Helms declared the Hearing open and the
applicant, John K. Asder, owner and resident of the subject location,
spoke at length reciting his many endeavors to improve his property
and th'e inability thus far to secure a contractor. His financial
outlay was also injected into his presentation. No one else desiring
to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Arth,
seconded by Councilman Hage and carried unanimously.
Councilman Butterworth stated in part that in his opinion the
applicant has in good faith endeavored to resolve the many problems;
that there was new evidence which the Planning Commission had not
been in a position to receive and suggested a decision for denial
without prejudice. Council concurred. Whereupon it was MOVED by
Councilman Butterworth, seconded by Councilman Hage and carried on
roll call vote as follows that the conditional use application be
DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE; that the applicant may refile within one
year,without fee,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, C?llsidine, Rage; Helms
None
None
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth and
carried unanimously Councilman Butterworth was excused at 8:20 p.m.
Time and place scheduled for hearing any objections to the sale of
city owned surplus property legally described as Lot 4, Block 77
Arcadia Santa Anita Tract to Robert L. and Phyllis S. Walker.
Mayor Helms declared the Hearing open and no one desiring to speak
to the matter the Hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman
Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth and carried unanimously.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the sale of said
city property be APPROVED at a total price of $18,500 on terms set
forth in the Offer to Purchase.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
1, Planning Commission Resolution No. 766 relative to zoning on
First Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and the Freeway,
including three irregular parcels on Colorado Boulevard east
of the freeway. APRIL 4, 1972.
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 767 granting a conditional
use permit for a preschool and kindergarten at 917 W. Duarte
Road. (Appeal received.) APRIL 18, 1972.
3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 770 recommending an
amendment to the zoning ordinance relative to single - family
dwellings in the R-3 zone. MARCH 21, 1972.
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CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT
(Restaurant)
RATIFIED
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Council received Planning Commission Resolution No. 769 granting a
conditional use permit for a restaurant at 211 E. Live Oak Avenue.
The Planning Director explained that the subject property is devel-
oped with a vacant restaurant and related parking facilities and
is zoned C-1. Conditions of approval by the Commission were explored.
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried unanimously that the action of the Commission be and it
is hereby RATIFIED.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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ELECTION
RESULTS -
CERTIFICATION
RESOLUTION
NO. 4245
ADOPTED
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GENERAL PLAN
ADOPTED
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Louis Butler, operator of a pottery business in the rear of 148 East
Huntington Drive, advised that he has been informed that due to
zoning re g u lati ons he cannot continue to operate his business at
said address; that he has been endeavoring to locate another
building and may be successful in a few months. Mr. Butler was
informed that the City Council is sympathetic to his position and
a vacating date of June 30, 1972 was submitted. Mr. Butler replied
that he will make every effort to be relocated by that time,
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The City Clerk submitted the certified results of the election held
February 29 , 1972. This tabulation was conducted pursuant to
Resolution No. 4238 which authorized the canvass by the City Clerk.
The City Attorney then presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4245, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE
SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 29TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1972,
DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of,
the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
Consideration of the General Plan. The Planning Commission submitted
its report dated March 7, 1972,
The Planning Commission submitted its report on the General Plan and
Council had completed its final study with the following changes:
Page 27 - Under the caption "SANTA ANITA TURF CLUB" the second
paragraph was changed to read "At present it is developed
with approximately 65 acres at the Huntington Drive and
Baldwin Avenue intersection with plans for development of
a regional shopping complex. 11
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Page 3D - Goal 3 to read ..... llthe orderly transition of older
homes in areas designated for higher intensity of use."
Page 57 - Under Camino Grove School the words (2,33 acres is
developed), Available facilities to be inserted.
Page 59 - Under Mini Parks - the paragraph to read '. "The City
policy of acquiring small park areas throughout the
community"
Page 78 - Under Administration - Section 807 of the City Charter to
be included in full - replacing the present first
paragraph.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4250
GENERAL PLAN
ADOPTION
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CAPITAL
PROGRAM
(HEARING
SCHEDULED)
3;
REFUND
AUTHORIZED
(Gockley)
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Financial
assistance
AUTHORIZED
CHICAGO
PARK
a-lo1f-It/ltr
RESOLUTION
NO. 4242
ADOPTED
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Page 78 - Second paragraph should include the word "Planning" before
"Commission",
Page 81 -
Delete the sentence
Planning Act, etc."
Charter relating to
a five year capital
beginning with IICalifornia State
Insert Section 1203a of the City
the preparation and submission of
program to the Council.
The City Attorney then presented, explained the contant and read the
title of Resolution No. 4250 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY
OF ARCADIA."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of
the resolntion be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
Mayor Helms stated in part that the adoption of the General Plan is
historic and referred to the requirement for such a Plan in the
City Charter. He noted its development has taken well over two
years and was accomplished through many public hearings, staff
studies, consultants in the field and the involved departments. He
expressed pride in the final adoption of a guide to the future for
the City and one which may be changed as the need presents itself
and may be improved with evidence of that need.
March 21, 1972 was set as the date for the public hearing on the
proposed Capital Projects Program. Copies for public inspection are
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage and
carried on roll call vote as follows the amount of $30,94 was
AUTHORIZED for refund to Walter E. Gockley, former owner of
Gockley's Stationery Store. This is the unused portion of his 1972
business license fee.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
On MOTION by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine and
carried on roll call vote as follows the sum of $1200 was allowed
for financial assistance to the operation of the organization, PATH.
Funds are in the Council Contingency Account. This is in response
to a request from said organization (dated March 1, 1972),
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
Council .received and adopted the resolution prescribing steps
necessary in the improvement and acquisition of property in the
development of Chicago Park.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4242, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, PRESCRIBING STEPS NECESSARY FOR
CONDUCT OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE THEREOF ON THE PUBLIC
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(Lampman and
Associates)
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M D S
VDeferred
CONTRACT
AWARD
(CITY LAND
DEMOLITION)
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FREEWAY
NOISE STUDY
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PROPERTY
ACQUISITION
(First Avelllle
Improvement)
AUTHORIZED
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CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY WHERE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS ARE
PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH THE "SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931"."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of
the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Rage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
Because of a reduction in some of the work required of the Engineering
Consultant the fee has been renegotiated and the agreement was
approved for modification on MOTION by Councilman Arth, seconded by
Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
An agenda item concerning support of MDS and Manhattan Beach accep-
tance of traffic safety grant was DEFERRED.
The City Manager advised that the following bids had been received
for the demolition of city owned property at the southeast corner of
Camino Real and Second Avenue and made recommendation for the award
of contract to the low bidder:
Green Bros., Inc.
F. Girard Cushing & Sons
Roger Roy
$2,300
3,450
3,500
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the contract be
awarded to Green Bros., in the amount of $2,300; that all other bids
be rejected; that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or
bidding process be waived aod that the Mayor and City Clerk be
AUTHORIZED to execute the contract in form approved by the City
Attorney:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilman Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
Council expressed concern about the progress being reported in the
efforts to reduce noise emanating from the freeway and authorized
a communication to be directed to Frank Walton, Secretary to the
State Business and Transportation Agency, requesting that the city
staff participate in the study and analyses.
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The City Manager and Director of Public Works reported on the need to
acquire property necessary in the widening of First Avenue from the
railroad to Colorado Boulevard, namely, 219, 221, 223 and 225 N.
First Avenue and advised that in the opinion of the appraiser, the
City Attorney and staff, a price of $32,500 would be fair for the
total property. On MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by
Councilman Hage and carried on roll call vote as follows that the
City Council hereby approves and authorizes the Director of Public
Works and the City Attorney to proceed with the purchase of said
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~fU PARK
NEEDS
j)RDINANCE
'NO. 1447
INTRODUCED
~OLUTION
-NO. 4243
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4244
ADOPTED
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property at a price not to exceed $32,500, contingent on title by
transfer to the City free of all existing leases.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
It was noted that in order to purchase the total property it will be
~ecessary to supple~ent project funding from unappropriated Gas Tax
Funds inasmuch as the above solution was'unforeseen at the time the
~roject was funded. '
Council concurred in Mayor Helms' suggestion that s~aff prepare a
detailed report'on properties available for mini parks, particularly
in the Santa Anita Gardens area where parks are needed for the many
children residing there.
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1447, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 3214;1'
OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS AGAINST
EARLY MORNING PARKING."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full
body of Ordinance No. 1447 be WAIVED and tha~ the same be INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution ~o. 4243, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM TO
RELEASE THE CITY'S INTEREST IN CERTAIN PROPERTY RESULTING FROM AN
OFFER TO DEDICATE AN ALLEY."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Hage
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, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4244, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE. ,CITY, OF 'ARCADIA RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM TO
RELEASE THE CITY'S INTEREST IN CERTAIN PROPERTY RESULTING FROM A
RECORDED COVENANT."
It was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine
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, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4246
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4248
~PTED
LIIlRARY
~lDS
~POINTMENT
M D S
ADJOURNED TO
DATE CERTAIN
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 4246, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING AND CALLING FOR A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE llTIl DAY
OF APRIL 1972 DESIGNATING THE OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT SAID ELECTION;
PROVIDING FOR THE POLLING PLACES FOR SAID ELECTION; AND APPOINTING
THE ELECTION OFFICES FOR SUCH ELECTION AND FIXING THEIR COMPEN-
SATION."
It was MOVED by Councilman Hage, seconded by Councilman Considine
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of
the resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Councilmen Arth, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 4248, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF SANTA CRUZ
ROAD AND COLORADO BOULEVARD AND THE INTERSECTION OF VOLANTE DRIVE
AND MONTE VISTA ROAD AS STOP INTERSECTIONS AND DIRECTING THE PLACING
AND MAINTAINING OF STOP SIGNS THEREAT."
It was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Arth
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the full reading of the
resolution be WAIVED and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Artil, Considine, Hage, Helms
None
Councilman Butterworth
Councilman Considine brought lip the need of funds by the Library and
asked if some arrangement could be made wherellY the income from the
Art and Lecture Room could be returned to the Library fund, The
City Manager advised that an additional appropriation could be
made equal to the amount the Library Account would be short. This
to be accomplished by the next meeting.
Mayor Helms appointed Councilman Rage as a co-representative with
Counci.lman Considine to the Municipal Data System Service.
At 9:30 p,m, the meeting ADJOURNED TO THURSDAY MARCH 16 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Conference Room.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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