HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 6, 1978 - CC (2)CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 63 1978 7:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order. Call to Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Richard C. Addison of the Invocation
First Baptist Church of Azusa.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Solem
' Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells,
Chief of Police Elkins, Acting Fire Chief
Littlefield, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Finance Officer Cooney, Director of Commun-
ity Services Guarrera, City Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of theAppvl.Minutes
meeting of February 21, 1978, stand approved as written. 2/21/78
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Pub.Hrg.(cont'd.)
M Hearing on an appeal from the denial of Tentative Parcel on appeal from
Map No. 10298, which had been continued from the meeting denial of Tent.
of February 21, 1978, the Mayor declared the hearing Parcel Map #1029E
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open.
Mr. Jack Streblow, representative of Dillingham Corp.,
addressed Council, as well as Mr. Bill Payne, represen-
tative of Coldwell Banker, stating their views pertinent
to a favorable action on this appeal from denial.
Following discussion, during which Director of Public
Works was asked for information, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
appeal provided developer furnishes a bond for construc-
tion and improvement of Gladstone St., adjacent to Lot
#16, prior to development of land, within 12 months.
Motion failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cruz, Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Solem
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to deny the appeal
and approve the subdivision subject to conditions as
set forth by the Planning Commission. Councilman Cruz
dissenting.
The rehabilitation of building at 6381 North Azusa
Avenue, which had been continued from the meeting of
February 21st, was again brought before Council.
Mr. Miller, owner of subject property, addressed Council
re: current state of rehabilitation of building at 638J
N. Azusa Avenue. He answered questions by Council
concerning his efforts to complete rehabilitation.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant Mr. & Mrs.
Miller an extension of 30 days in order to obtain neces-
sary financing for rehabilitation of their building
with proof of application for loan, by April 3, 197A.
Bldg.at 6381
N. Azusa Ave.
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The unsafe building procedure which had been continued Unsafe bldg.
from the meeting of February 21, 1978, was again procedure
brought before Council.
Following discussion on the unsafe building procedure,
it was the consensus of Council to request the Director
of Public Works to investigate certain building abate-
ments in the past and report back to Council the length
of time givento comply with City's requirements before abatement.
'City Clerk presented request from R. C. Randall,
licensed auctioneer to hold a public auction for Lockheed
Electronics Corporation, 717 North Coney Avenue, Azusa,
on March 8, 95 22 and 23, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Fry,seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve request.
City Clerk requested Council approval to prepare and
develop City's 911 Emergency Telephone System. The
Los Angeles County procedure calls for each City to
submit its own emergency telephone system. In response
to questions by Council, City Clerk advised that at
M present City is only to provide the plan for installation
for additional equipment and employment of personnel to
S install and operate system.
A
A Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Solem and
carried by roll call to approve preparation and develop-
ment of City's 911 Emergency Telephone System. Motion
carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Cruz, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison, Fry
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
'A proposed Resolution was presented commending Mr. Donald
A. Olejnik for his years of service to the City of Azusa
as a member of the Planning Commission.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING DONALD A. OLEJNIK FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented ordering the canvass
of the General Municipal Election held on the 7th day of
'March, 1978.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICI-
PAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 19783
TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.,
Appvl.public
auction for
Lockheed Elec.
Corp., 3/8, 9
22, & 23, 197
Appvl.City's
911 Emergency
Telephone
System
Res.#6635 com-
mending Donald
Olejnik for his
years as Mbr.of
the Planning
Commission
Res.#6636
ordering can-
vass of the
General Muni-
cipal Election
held on March
7, 1978
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
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that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
Asst.Anim.Cont.Off.
adopted by the following vote of Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Counci]men: None
Wilson
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control
ABC Notice
of On -Sale beer (food), person to person transfer from
511 N.Azusa
S. Chen to Eva C. Partida and Louis Rivas, for
Ave.
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premises located at 511 North Azusa Avenue, known as the
(Lost Penny)
Lost Penny.
CETA
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
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and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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A communication was received from the Personnel Board
Step Raise/
recommending step raises/permanent status for the follow-
Perm.Status
ing employees:
Step
Name
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve step raises/permanent
status as presented.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1456
tion No. 1456 conditionally approved a Variance request cond.appvd.Var.
permitting a reduced side and rear yard setback of 01, (V-559 Arthur
instead of the required 5', for accessory buildings Warren)
garages), on property located at 543 East Arrow Hwy.
Case No. V-559 Arthur Warren). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1457
tion No. 1457 denied a Variance to permit covered carports denied Var.
instead of closed garages as required by code, in a (V-560 Lesny
residential development, on the property located on the Devlmt. Co.)
north side of Fifth Street, between Rockvale Avenue and
Alosta Avenue. (Case No. V -56o Lesny Development Company).
No action taken by Council.
City Attorney presented an Ordinance for first introductory 1st. intro.rdg.
reading adopting the Uniform Fire Code by reference. Ord.re:adopting
the Uniform
Councilman Fry offered for introductory first reading an Fire Code by
Ordinance entitled: reference
AN ORDIANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING CHAPTER 15.28 CONSISTING OF SECTIONS15.28.010,
15.28.020; 15.28.030, 15.28.o4o, 15.28.o41, 15.28.050,
15.28.060, 15.28.070 AND 15.28.080 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.28 CONSISTING OF SECTIONS
15.28.010,_15.28.020, 15.030, 15.28.o4o, 15.28.050,
15.28.o6o, 15.28.070, 15.28.080, 15.28.o9o, 15.28.100,
15.28.110, 15.28.120, 15.28.130, 15.28.1440 AND 15.28.150
THERETO, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE
CODE, 1976, EDITION, AND MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN
REQUIRED TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Asst.Anim.Cont.Off.
Step
2
2/4/78
D.
Wilson
Park Maint.Man
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CETA
Step
2
2/1/78
C.
Perez
Park Maint.Man
I.
CETA
Step
2
2/5/78
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L.
Powell
Park Maint.Man
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CETA
Step
2
2/4/78
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R.
Mones
Park Maint.Man
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CETA
Step
2
2/4/78
M.
VanBrunt
PW Maint. Man
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CETA
Step
2
2/2/78
Wm.
Beresford
Consumer Service
Mgr.
Step
5
2/14/78
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve step raises/permanent
status as presented.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1456
tion No. 1456 conditionally approved a Variance request cond.appvd.Var.
permitting a reduced side and rear yard setback of 01, (V-559 Arthur
instead of the required 5', for accessory buildings Warren)
garages), on property located at 543 East Arrow Hwy.
Case No. V-559 Arthur Warren). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1457
tion No. 1457 denied a Variance to permit covered carports denied Var.
instead of closed garages as required by code, in a (V-560 Lesny
residential development, on the property located on the Devlmt. Co.)
north side of Fifth Street, between Rockvale Avenue and
Alosta Avenue. (Case No. V -56o Lesny Development Company).
No action taken by Council.
City Attorney presented an Ordinance for first introductory 1st. intro.rdg.
reading adopting the Uniform Fire Code by reference. Ord.re:adopting
the Uniform
Councilman Fry offered for introductory first reading an Fire Code by
Ordinance entitled: reference
AN ORDIANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING CHAPTER 15.28 CONSISTING OF SECTIONS15.28.010,
15.28.020; 15.28.030, 15.28.o4o, 15.28.o41, 15.28.050,
15.28.060, 15.28.070 AND 15.28.080 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.28 CONSISTING OF SECTIONS
15.28.010,_15.28.020, 15.030, 15.28.o4o, 15.28.050,
15.28.o6o, 15.28.070, 15.28.080, 15.28.o9o, 15.28.100,
15.28.110, 15.28.120, 15.28.130, 15.28.1440 AND 15.28.150
THERETO, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE
CODE, 1976, EDITION, AND MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN
REQUIRED TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Following discussion re: condition of railroad crossings
within the City of Azusa in relation to subparagraph "C"
of Section 27.301, Article 27 of the Uniform Fire Code,
(concerning combustible liquids), it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to direct the City
Departments to investigate the safety condition of the
railroads and to report current status of same to Council
for preparation of an emergency procedure for railway
'traffic through the City.
The City of Duarte requested use of $10,000 in federally
"Safer Off Roads" funds allocated to the City of Azusa,
for the extension of Royal Oaks Drive.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decle r
to accept recommendation of Director of Public Works.
Director of Public Works submitted Parcel Map No. 10145 Appvl.Parcel
for Council approval. (235 N. San Gabriel Avenue.) Map #10145
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve Parcel Map No. 10145
and authorize its recordation.
A proposed Resolution was presented directing the Plan- Res. #6637
ning Commission to rescind and cancel its previous establishing
selection of the boundaries of the Project Area and its new Project
previous formulation of the Preliminary Plan, and Boundaries &
direct the Commission to select new Project Boundaries Preliminary
and to formulate a new Preliminary Plan. Plan (CBD)
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO RESCIND AND CANCEL
ITS PREVIOUS SELECTION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPOSED
AZUSA CBD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND ITS PREVIOUS FORMU-
LATION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF
SUCH PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA: AND DIRECTING
THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO SELECT NEW BOUNDARIES OF THE
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND TO FORMULATE A NEW
PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE NEWLY SELECTED REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
'and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Director of Public Works recommended, since improvement
Council denied
would serve only Duarte's interests, the request to use
use of funds to
Azusa funds should be denied. However, the City of
Duarte for
Duarte should be given authority to construct the
extension of
street within the City of Azusa in the interest of the
Royal Oaks
added safety of the residents located in that part of
Drive
Duarte.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison to deny recommendation of
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Director of Public Works and to provide extension of
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Royal Oaks Drive through use of grant funds. Motion
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died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decle r
to accept recommendation of Director of Public Works.
Director of Public Works submitted Parcel Map No. 10145 Appvl.Parcel
for Council approval. (235 N. San Gabriel Avenue.) Map #10145
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve Parcel Map No. 10145
and authorize its recordation.
A proposed Resolution was presented directing the Plan- Res. #6637
ning Commission to rescind and cancel its previous establishing
selection of the boundaries of the Project Area and its new Project
previous formulation of the Preliminary Plan, and Boundaries &
direct the Commission to select new Project Boundaries Preliminary
and to formulate a new Preliminary Plan. Plan (CBD)
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO RESCIND AND CANCEL
ITS PREVIOUS SELECTION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPOSED
AZUSA CBD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND ITS PREVIOUS FORMU-
LATION OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF
SUCH PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA: AND DIRECTING
THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO SELECT NEW BOUNDARIES OF THE
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND TO FORMULATE A NEW
PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE NEWLY SELECTED REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
'and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Claim against the City, under the $2,000 allowed deductible, Claim vs City
was submitted by Mr. Kim Kaye Simpson in the amount of
$121. for damages to exterior parts of an automobile
engine, picked up by the City.
It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that
claim be denied.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that the claim be denied.
'Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for Fuel Cost
March, 1978. Adjustment
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Claim against the City, under the $2,000. allowed Claim vs City
deductible, was submitted by Mr. Donald F. Krieger
in the amount of $497.35, for alleged damages to pickup
truck when struck by police unit.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to pay the claim
u in the amount of $497.35•
QNotice was received of the resignation of Reserve Police Resign.of Res.
p Officer Michael Lenihan, effective February 25, 1978. Pol.Off.M.
Lenihan, eff.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison 2/25/78
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Notice of request for reinstatment of Miss Susan Strom Reinstatement
as Police Clerk Dispatcher, effective March 19, 1978. of S.Strom,as
Pol.C1k.Disp.,
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker eff-3/19/78
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Notice was received of the appointment of Mrs. Angelique Appvl.Appmt.of
Ferrio as Probationary Police Clerk, effective March 13, A.Ferrio,as
1978. Prob.Pol.Clk.,
eff-3/13/78
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
Mrs. Irene Gilbertson, Assistant Director of Civil Appvl.attndc.
Defense requested Council approval to attend workshops I.Gilbertson
as follows: at conferences
Radiological Defense Officer Refresher Course
March 14-16, 1978 - Huntington Beach
Emergency Readiness Exercise Development Workshop
March 28-30, 1978 - Pasadena
There is no cost to the City as programs are fully funded
by DCPA and the State.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
'Notice was received of the resignation of Police Officer Resign.of Pol.
Paul Jaroscak, effective March 11, 1978. Off.P.Jarosrak,
eff. 3/11/78
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
Director of Community Services requested Council alter Appvl.to alter
bidding procedure for Azusa Food Service Agreement and bid procedure fox
also for purchase of van for Senior Citizen Nutrition both foodservice
and Social Service Program, and further authorization & purch.of van,
for hiring position of Project Director. auth.for recruitn
of Project Dir.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve program as submitted
rpt.on cost of
and alter usual bidding procedure for both food service
dation to J.
and purchase of van.
prepare a letter of commendation for Joe Guarrera,
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and
(Monrovia
unanimously carried to authorize recruitment for position
Dave Fonfara
of Project Director for the Senior Citizen Program.
tion Superintendent for their work in preparing the
Director of Community Services submitted contract
Appvl.Sr.Citizenf
Senior Citizens Transportation Element for Council
Transportation
'for
approval.
Agmt.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
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and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to sign
Ltr.of commen-
agreement for Transportation Element.
and unanimously carried to direct City Administrator
Councilman Cruz requested an assessment of damage caused
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
Ltr.of commen-
rpt.on cost of
and unanimously carried to direct City Administrator to
dation to J.
needed to prevent damage to property immediately adjacent
prepare a letter of commendation for Joe Guarrera,
Guarrera, &
(Monrovia
Director of Community Services, and Dave Fonfara, Recrea-
Dave Fonfara
City Clerk read in full a resolution authorizing the
tion Superintendent for their work in preparing the
payment of warrants by the City.
Warrants
Senior Citizens Nutritional and Transportation Programs,
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
and letter should be placed in their personnel file.
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow-
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Ltr.of commen-
d
and unanimously carried to direct City Administrator
dation to P.W.
Q
to prepare a letter of commendation to Public Works
Dept.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
Department for its efforts during our recent storms.
and unamiously carried to adjourn as Council and convene
Councilman Cruz requested an assessment of damage caused
Counc.Cruz req.
by Monrovia Nursery grading project during the recent
rpt.on cost of
storm. Director of Public Works ^dvised him of measures
damages from
needed to prevent damage to property immediately adjacent
recent storm
to project. Councilman Cruz requested cost of same for
(Monrovia
report at the next Council meeting.
Nursery)
City Clerk read in full a resolution authorizing the
Res. #6638
payment of warrants by the City.
Warrants
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
Adjourn to
and unamiously carried to adjourn as Council and convene
Redevelopment
as the Redevelopment Agency at 9:25 p.m.
Agency
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
Conflict of
and unanimously carried to adopt the Conflict of Interest
Interest Code
Code as submitted by Eugene Jacobs, City's Counsel for
CRA, and approved as to form by City Attorney Newton.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison Consultant
and carried by roll call to refer matter of amendment to Services CRA
'Agreement for CRA Consultant Services to City Administra-
tor and City Attorney for research as to possibility of
securing other legal services. Councilman Cruz dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn to
and unanimously carried to adjourn as Community Redevelop- City Counc.
ment Agency at 9:39 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to adjourn to March 14, 1978 for
reorganization meeting.
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Time of Adjournment: 9:43 p.m.
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Next Resolution #6639
Next Ordinance #2050
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