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INVOCATION
PLEDGE DF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Feb.3,1987)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES.
READ 8Y
TITLE ONLY
CLOSED
SESSION
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PU8LIC
HEARING
WEED
A8ATEMENT
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M I NUT E S
CJTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGE~CY
REGULAR,MEETING '
FEBRUARY 17 ,1987
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular session, February 17, 1987'at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia
City Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Roger Kramer, Arcadia Chdstian'Reformed Church
Counci1member Robert Harbicht
PRESENT: Counci1members Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member
Lojeski and CARRIED the Minutes, of the February 3, 1987 Adjourned
and Regular Meetings were APPROVED. Council member Gilb abstained
as he was not present at the February 3, 1987 meetings.
It was MOVED by Counci1member Chandler, seconded by Counci1member
tOjeski and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read
by title only and that the reading in full be waived.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney announced that the City Council and the Redevelop-
ment Agency met in CLOSED SESSION pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act
Government Code Section 54956.8 to instruct its negotiators regarding
potential price and potent'ia1 terms relating to the possible acquisition
of properties in the City of Arcadia, specifically the Arcadia Nissan
property. Additionally, at the conclusion of the regular meeting this
evening, City Council will be adjourning to a CLOSED SESSION, also
pursuant to the California Government Code specifically Section
54956.9(a) to discuss the existing personal injury case of Caldwell
v. the City of Arcadia.
Time and place to hear objections to the proposed weed abatement
program for certain private property.
Mayor Young declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be
heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Gi1b,
seconded by~ounci1member Chandler and CARRIED.
It was MOVED by Counci1member Gilb, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the County
Agricultural Commissioner be directed to abate the nuisance by
having the weeds, rubbish and refuse removed.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
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PUBLIC
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FENCING
SWIMMING
POOL VARIANCE
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AGRICULTURAL/
DESIGN REVIEW
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Request of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Sapio for a variance to Section 3420
of the Arcadia Municipal Code which requires fencing for pool area.
A swimming pool is being constructed on their property at 2146 Highland
Oaks Drive. It was noted that the existing fencing adequately
encloses the pool area from Highland Oaks Drive (west) and from the
adjacent properties to the ,north and south ... the rear yard and
pool area are 10catedadjai::ent. to the Santa Anita Spreading Basin.
The yard area drops sharply at approximately an 85 degree slope for
a distance of abput 75 feet ... the'slope terminates in the spread-
ing basin which is an enclosed (fenced and gated) area.
The applicants are requesting that additional fencing not be required
to fence off the easterly (rear) portion of the site since it is not
an accessible area by virtue of the steep high slope and the existing
fencing which secures the spreadirig,basin area. The Planning and
Building Departments have reviewed this and, based on the overall
topography of the site and genera I inq.ccess ibi 1 ity of the pool
area from the east, the public safety would not be jeopardized by
the granting of the variance. ;.
Mayor Young declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard,
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded
by Councilmember Harbicht and'CARRIED.
It was MOVED by CouncilmemberGilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the request be GRANTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
The Planning Commission on January 27, 1987 voted 5 to 2 (2 members
abstaining) to recommend to the City Council this amendment adding
regulations to the Arcadia Municipal Code which would, establish
Architectural/Design Review criteria and procedures applicable to
projects located within the City's Multiple-Family Residential,
Commercial and Industrial zones. '
The report provides the background of Architectural/Design Review,
an outline of the proposed regulations and the estimated staffing
and implementation'costs. It also contains the draft language which
would be incorporated into the Arcadia Municipal Code if this text
amendment is adopted. .
Mayor Young declared the hearing open. No one desiring to be heard,
the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded
by Council member Harbicht and CARRIED. ,
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Text.
Amendment be APPROVED; that the Negative Declaration be approved
and fi1ed;that this will not have a significant effect on the
'environment and that staff be directed to ,prepare the appropriate
ordinance for introduction.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members'Chand1er, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
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5.
5a.
ROLL CALL
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MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Feb.3.1987)
(APPROVED)
5c.
PROPERTY
PURCHASE
(Nissan)
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PURCHASE
FURNITURE.
FIXTURES &
EQUIPMENT
DERBY MOTEL
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adjournment
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CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:' 'Members Chandlerl Gilb~ Harbicht. Lojeski and Young
ABSENT: Nor\e
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On MOTION by Member Lojeski. seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED,
the Minutes of' the Meeti ng of February 3 . 1987 ,were APPROVED.
The Agency received and reviewed the Draft Agreement with Robert J.
Low for purchase of a portion of the Arcadia Nissan property (61' x
190', 11.590 sq. ft. at $21.75 per sq. ft.. $252.082.50) at 333 E.
Huntington Drive. This is needed to provide better access to the
Northside Project as proposed by Emkay.
It was MOVED by Member Lojeski. seconded by Member Harbicht. and
CARRIED on roll call vote as ,follows that the Agency approve the
purchase of the property as' set forth, in the Draft Agreement for
purchase and sale of Real Pro'perty; and that the 'Agency Chairman
and/or the Executive Director be,AUTHORIZEb to execute the Agreement
and all documents necessary to complete the transaction, subject to
approval by the Agency Counsel as, to form.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Gilb. Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
Staff submitted for review the Stipulation for Partial Compromise
between the Agency and Parbhubhai 'J. Patel and Padmaben P. Patel
for the purchase of the furniture, fixtures arid equipment at 226 E.
Huntington Drive (Derby Motel) for $35.000. It was noted that staff
will continue to negotiate with,the Patels on the 'acquisition of the
real property. It was MOVED by Member Gilb. seconded by Member Lojeski
and CARRIED on roll' call vote as follows that the Stipulation for
Partial Comp~mise for the purchase of furniture. fixtures and equip-
ment for $35.000 be APPROVED; and that the Executive Director be
AUTHORIZED to execute all documents related to this acquisition.
subject to the approval as to ,form by the Agency General Counsel.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Gilb. Harbicht. Lojeski and young
None
None
The meeting adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION at the close of this
regular meeting.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
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8a.
HEARING
SCHEDULED
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CALL FOR
BIDS - Job
No. 615
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POUCE' ,
VEHICLES
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION'
Bruce Low, 333' E. Huntington Drive, "The reason I am before you this
evening is several months ago ,I had a telephone conversation with
Council member Chandler and he had said to me that ,in the event that
Arcadia Nissan leaves the City and moves on that we would commit to
giving the City Council an opportunity to develop a method in which
they may acquire or get control of the remainder ,of the Arcadia
Nissan land. Subsequently,' I have had ,a conversation with Counci1- I
member Lojeski and Counci1member Harbicht wh9, have expressed to me an
interest in the same thing. Since that time '['.have had a conversation
with Mayor Young and' Council member Charles, Gilb";.. explaining to
them the conversations that I had'and I think that We have developed
some interest. In addition; I tiavespoken with'George Watts and
Peter Kinnahan in relation to both of those items. Basically, what I
would ask of you this evening is to'give me soine indication so that
I may assess your interest in taking a 60 daytime period and that
you direct staff to begin workirigon a method in',which we can deliver
the property or,a method in which you can become in control of that
property. BaSically, I'm before you here this evening to honor a
commitment that I made with Counci1member,Chand1er and with some
of the other Councilmembers to do that...' and 'I would ask, again,
that you give me some indication as to your interest and that joi.i .
direct staff to follow through wHh your interest. I'm available' "
for any questions that you might have.",
The Council expressed interest in opening up some negotiations and
Mayor Young stated, in part, that Council. is in mutual agreement that
we will direct staff to look into wh'at we might accomplish within
the next 60 days.
Barbara Mahoney, 300 A1tura, requested a stop sign andlor a couple
of speed bumps. She told of a child being hit last Sunday near her
house and that she thought, that a stop sign on the corner of Paloma and
Monte 'Vista might have prevented the accident. She talked with several
people in the neighborhood and they, too, fee1'that maybe a speed
bump or two on A1tura would slow down' a lot of the traffic.
The Director of Public Works will prepare a study of the intersection
for Council review.
CONSENT ITEMS
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SCHEDULED a public hearing for'March 3, 1987 on the appeal filed
by Murray Seidner from the decfsion' of the Planning Commission for
denial of his modification request to create three lots at 1604-1610
Ho lly Avenue and 369 W. NO,rman Avenue.
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APPROVED the plans and specifications for the construction of under-
ground electrical services .. first alley south of Huntington Drive
(Santa Anita Avenue to Second Avenue) Job No. 615 and AUTHORIZED
the City Clerk to advertise forbids.
, AUTHORIZED the purchase of eight police patrol vehicles through the
State of California Purchasing'Program. Staff report outlined the
procedure and the savings through this process. The City is authorized
to go this route by Resolution No. 4952. Cost of the eight vehicles
would be $106,006.74. Funds are in the Capital Improvement Project
Fund FY 1986-87. '
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FIRE PUMPER
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HUNTINGTON
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FOUNTAIN
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AUTHORIZED the purchase of a fire pumper from Universal Mack, Inc.,
in the amount of $167,043 including sales tax b~sed on bids recently
utilized by the City of Sierra Madre. Funds in the Capital Improvement
Program for 1987-88.
APPROVED the Chino. Valley Bank as the, party authori,zed to act pursuant
to a consent to license (and an Exhibit A) sUbject to their'written
affirmation as approved by the City Attorney to assume all of the
rights, liabilities. and obligations of the'Huntington Bank ATM facility
at the Method'istHospital. NOTE: . Acquisition of the Huntington Bank
by Chino Valley Bank is pending. ' .
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ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER
LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANDLER AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL
VOTE AS FOLLOWS: '
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler. Gil b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
CITY MANAGER'
Discussion ensued on the suggestion of Counci,lmember Harbicht con-
cerning restoring the fountain at Huntington Drive and Santa Anita
(County property) to working 'condition. It was noted in Councilmember
Harbicht's communication that the County has agreed to restore the
fountain at an anticipated cost of between eight and nine thousand
dollars. They will not agree to maintain the fountain which is
estimated to cost about $3,000 per year., It was suggested that perhaps
one of the downtown groups take the responsibility for maintaining the
fountain and the City could contribute $3,000 toward that effort.
Should it not work out, it could be terminated after the first year.
At Councilmember Harbicht's invitation, George Fasching gave a
little background on the fountain ... it was presented to the County
by the Arcadia Rotary Club and dedicated in 1963 "To those of Arcadia
who have given their lives during.the wars". It operated until 1973
when it had to be turned off in order to comply with the Los Angeles
County Energy Conservation program which required all decorative
fountains be turned ,off. It remained off until November of 1979
when it was repaired and reactivated. Then in 1980 the pump burned out.
The Arcadia Beautiful Commission expressed an interest to the Arcadia
Rotary Club'in restoring the fountain last year. He reiterated what
Councilmember Harbichthad stated and advised that the County is now
restoring the fountain .... a complete rebuild job is,underway. He
has received two bids from swimming pool maintenance people -- they
vary from $150 to $200 per month on a twice weekly basis. He asked
for a conmitment from the City for $3,000 annually for maintenance or
perhaps the City could make an annual donation to a local service club
who would have direct responsibility.
Discussion ensued and it was Councilmember Lojeski's observation that
he would rather have it done: through the City... it would have better
control. Councilmember Gilb questioned the liability aspect ... whose
liability... if SOmeone would get hurt. The City Manager mentioned
that the City does have joint operations with,the County with mutual
hold harmless contracts. These will have to be reviewed. It was
agreed that having the fountain work again,would go a long way in what
the City is trying to do in the downtown area.
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TRANSPORTATION
ZONE FOR
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RESOLUTI ON
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lOa.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5342
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CLAIM OF
D.K.WHITE
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, It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the City
proceed with this project and that not more than $3,000 annually
be,expended for the maintenance of the fountain and that the insurance
issue be looked into.
AYES:
NOES,:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, 'Ha,rbicht, Lojeski, and Young
None'
None
St:a ff outl ined in an extens i ve report'dated February 12, 19B7 the I
proposed formation of the San Gabriel Valley Transportation Zone.
The Zone is,being ,formed, for the specifiC purpose of replacing a
number of 'existing'RTD bus lines in the San Gabrfel Valley with zone
operated bus service. It is estimated'that utilization of the private
contractors would net a 30% siving~ ovei existing RTD service costs.
The 30% is scheduled to help stabilize, b~s fares ,and to improve service
in the San Gabriel Vall€y. The ~ransitiori is'expected to take
about two years. If this is approved by Council, the Los Angeles
County Transportation Commission is requiring 'cities to adopt a
resolution indicating aPProval,of the final application and willing-
ness to be incorp?rated into the Zone, service area.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 5343, 'entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE FINAL ZONE APPLICATION
TO BE SUBMITTED TO THt LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
FOR THE FORMATION OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANSPORTATION ZONE".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Chandler' and CARRIED on rollcall vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5343 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers'Chandler, Gilb; Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None'
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney 'presented, expl ained 'the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 5342, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
~COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DISSOLVING THE CITY YOUTH
~ COMMISSION EFFECfIVE JUNE 30, ,19B7". , '
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5342 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of D. K. White
was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
, NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
None
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
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LOJESKI
Mf,TTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
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Commended staff on the home, improvement program for which lTIany
communications,of appreciation have been received.
Advised that she h~s appointed a sma]]. committee to in some way
celebrate the Bicentennial of the Constitution which will be
September 17. Pertinent infonnation, and material have'been. received.
YOUNG
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Was advi sed by Mayor Young tl1at she has liad some correspondence
from Newcast1 e recently ,abou,t having 'a float in the Tournament of
Roses Parade.
In response to his question" Council member Gi1b was informed that
Mr. Mattar is apparently starting 'over with his home addition at
1328 baklawn Road; that he will have to start' allover ... going
through the H9meowners' Association, etc.; that he may have a new
architect now.
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Referred to ,rental of school' property and noted some of the fees
which have been publicized '... and asked what if the Recreation
Commission or the AYSO or pther groups would like to rent some of the
facilities, how is,the fee determined? Staff did not know, but will
seek out the information from the school. Councilmember Lojeski said
he attended the meeting'when this was discussed (the School Board
meeting) and it did not appear as though they had a rental schedule.
In response to an inquiry, the City Clerk advised that'the Los Angeles
Coutlty Auditor had estimated the cost to Arcadia of the Special Election
scheduled for April 21 to be approximately $32,000. This was in the
event th~ School cancels,its election due to the fact that as of this
date, only three persons (the incumbents) have filed papers for re-
election. There are three offices to be filled. Discussion ensued on
the City's position should this oc.cur and it was tlie consensus that
the City's measure scheduled to be'voted on at the same time be withdrawn
and presented at a future election. In order to allow time for such an
action to be taken should the School withdraw, it was MOVED by Council-
member Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Chandler and CARRIED on roll
call vote as follows that this meeting ADJOURN TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY'23,
1987 at 5:30 p. m. '
GILB
ELECTION
DISCUSSION
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski and young
None
None,
I RECREATION It was 'MOVED by Counci1member:Gi1b, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht
COMMISSION '~and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the tenn of recently
(SINCLAIR) 1,D appointed John Sinclair to the Recreation Commission be for a full
e~ . term of four years terminating June 30,1991. The Minutes reflected
C/ ~(I this appointment to be a continuous one... the term will now be for
'. fZ,t tDfI' the four year period. .'
~ AYES: Counci1members Chandler, Gi1b, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
NOES: None"
ABSENT: None
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CLOSEO
SESSION
IN MEMORY
(KOEPPEL)
IN MEMORY
(SCHAEFER)
ATTEST:
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Council entered a CLOSEO SESSION, RECONVENED AND ADJOURNED as
fo1ijows:
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting in memory' of Donald A. Koeppel
who passed away recently. ',Mr.' Koeppel was a leader ln Los Angeles
business and civic affairs and served as Chairman of the Greater,
Los Angeles Urban Coalition and the Los Angeles Regional Purchasing
Council. .He was President of the Los Angeles Rotary Club and
President and Director ,of Cancer Research at the County-USC Medical
Center. Mr. Koeppel was on the Inspector'Genera1 's Office during
World War II and received the Bronze Star and Army Commendation
Medal. He was a'native of Chicago, Ill., a graduate of Northwestern
University and a Trustee Emeritus of" the University of Red1ands'. Mr.
Koeppel is survived by. his wife, Gloria, three sons, Bruce, John
and Robert and a brother, Joseph J. ServJces were'schedu1ed for
Wednesday, February 18 at the Arcadia Congregational Church. In
lieu of flowers, contributions in Don's name may be made to
Cancer Research Assoc,., USC Medical Center.
Counci1member Lojeski adjourned the meeting in memory of a long
time resident and'loca1 tusiness leader, Mark Schaefer, who was 73
years old. Mark was a leader in the Arcadia business community. 'He
passed away Wednesday of a heart attack at the Monrovia YMCA. He
was founder and senior partner of Mark Schaefer Associates, the Arcadia
accounting firm that is constructing a three story office building
at the, corner of First Avenue and Huntington Drive. He was a CPA
in Arcadia fo'r more tnan 25 years. ,Mr. Schaefer was active in the
Arcadia Rotary Club and'wasa former member of the Monrovia Rotary
Club. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and past president and
past district governor of the-Foothills Chapter of the Society of
Ca1Hornia Accountants. He also was a member of the American Institute
of CPA's. Mark was very' active in civic and religious organizations
in the community. He was a member of the Temple Shaarei Tikvah in
Arcadia and the Pasadena Jewish' community. . He is survived by his
wife, Evelyn and 'sons Howard, James and Arthur; daughters-in-law
Denise and Lauri Schaefer and three grandchildren. Services were held
last Friday. Rememberances may be made in his memory to the Jim
Wallin Scholarship Fund, the Rotary Foundation ... which has set up
such an entity.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p. m. to Monday, February 23, 1987
at 5:30 p. ,m. for the purpose of discussing steps which might be taken
concerning the April 21 special election,
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