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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 2, 1990
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an
Adjourned Regular meeting at 7:00 p. m., January 2, 1990 in the
Conference Room of the City Hall Council Chamber.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Chandler
Councilmember aarbicht
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb
and CARRIED that the absence of Counci1member Harbicht be EXCUSED,
After a brief discussion in connection with information received that
Arcadia High School students had once again won the area competition
for the National Bicentennial, 22nd Congressional District, Council
considered contributing $500 toward the expense of the trip, It was
noted by Councilmember Young that if the Arcadia students win the
competition in Sacramento this month they will receive an expense
paid trip to Washington.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gi1b, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED that this item be placed on the January 16, 1990 agenaa
for consideration of an award of $500 toward the expenses of the team,
Communication received from consultants to Best Disposal with informa-
tion that Best Disposal and Newco Disposal Company have signed an agree-
ment to transfer Best to Newco, Confirmation from the principals at Best
Disposal has not been received to date, It was noted that Best Disposal
has been in default in Monrovia as they have not completed the change-
over to the automated service as agreed.
Police Chief Johnson delivered a brief report on the December 22, 1989
sobriety checkpoint conducted on Huntington Drive, eastbound, near City
Hall. The operation began at 4:00 p. m. and lasted until 10:00 p, m.;
4,612 cars passed through; 558 cars out of the 4,612 were topped and
tests were administered to 25 people. "Arrests were made; three for
drunk driving; one for possession of illegal drugs and one for posses-
sion of a billy club, At the beginning hour of checkpoint when traffic
was heavy, every 25th car was checked. As the evening progressed this
gradually increased to every 15th car; 10th; 5th ". and later on every
car was stopped and checked. This was believed to be a very worth-
while effort. Chief Johnson noted that there were "50 or so other DUl
checkpoints and that this procedure really decreased the number of
accidents and injuries over the holidays,
The City Manager reported that the contract for the construction of
the Senior Citizen Center is expected to be signed within a week. After
a brief discussion, Council determined to have a groundbreaking ceremony
Thursday, January II, 1990 at 3:30 p. m. The invited guest list will
include the Senior Citizen Commission; the architect of the Center;
contractor, County Supervisor Pete Schabarum and others.
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CLOSED
SESSION
The City Manager requested a CLOSED SESSION this evening before the
Regular Council Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Council then entered the CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and ADJOURNED
since die at 7:30 p. m.
ATTEST:
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