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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 18, 19$3 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session in the Civic Auditorium, at the above time
and date.
Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in Call to Order
the salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Raul Castro of the Invocation
Ebenezer Spanish Assembly of God Church.
ROLL CALL {toll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
City Attorney/Administrator Martin, Finance Officer
McFarlane, Chief of Police Wood, Assistant City
Librarian Vandale, Personnel Officer Filer, Ut#lity
Director Hsu, Community Development/Planning Director
Cunningham, Director of Public Works Wells, Director
of Community Services Quarrera, City Treasurer Talley,
Building Inspector Daleo, City Clerk Solis, Deputy
City Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL
Robert DeLoach, newly appointed Parks Superintendent Intro.Pk.Supt.
was introducted to members of the Council. R. 'DeLoach
Plaques were presented to former Fire Captains Don Plaques -to
McClain, Bill Franklin and Larry Kyle, who subsequent former Fire
to their transfer to L.A. County Fire Service were Captai-4--
reduced one rank; said plaques Ytere in appreciation
for their services to the City as Fire Captains.
Richard Montes, Sister City President, introduced Intrd. Youth
Youth Exchange students and chaperones from our Sister Exc ange from
City Zacatecas, Mexico. The City Council presented Sis or City
them with gifts. Zacatecas#Mex.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 17 `-`Consent Cal.
was approved on motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by <00vd.(Items
Councilwoman Hart and unanimously carried by roll call 13 & 17
vote, with the exception of Items 13 and 17 which were Special Call)
considered under the SPECIAL CALL Portion of the Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the July 5, 1983 regular meeting were
approved as written.
2. ABC Notice for on -sale, beer and wine, bona -fide
eating place, original application, for premises at
855 E. Alosta Ave., Season's Friendly Eating was
received and filed.
3• Permanent status and step raises for_the following
City employees:
NAME
STATUS
R. Garcia, Cust.SearV,Rep.II Step 5
B. Woodson, Consumer Svs.Mgr, Step -3,
EFFECTIVE
07/26/83
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Min. Appvd.
ABC Notice
Season's
Friendly Eating
Perm.Stat/
Step Raises
V/7
4.
RESOLUTION NO. 7301
Res -#7301
Amend Organ.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
& Comp.Var.
CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7300
Depts.
RELATING TO THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION AND
COMPENSATION IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE
CITY.
5.
Resignation of Reserve Police Officer Rudy Martinez,
Resignation
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6.
effective July 1, 1983 was accepted.
Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement,
R. Martinez
Metropolitan
Amend. Agmt.
Cooperative Library System was approved and the Mayor
Joint Powers
and City Clerk were authorized to execute the Agree-
ment.
7.
Termination of Reserve Police Officer Anthoney Castillo,Termination
effective July 1, 1983 was approved.
A.Castillo
8.
Notice -was given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res. #1930
tion No. 1930 conditionally approved a variance to
V-805 (Appvd.)
allow reduced side yard setback of 2' instead of
required 5'; reduced rear yard setback of 5' instead
of required 25'; and permit ground coverage of 38�
instead
of permitted 35% on property located at;146
S. Noble Ave., thus bringing property up to Code.
Variance Case No. V-8051 George F. Golding.
9.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res. #1931
tion No. 1931 conditionally approved a conditional
C-298 (Appvd.)
use permit to allow modification of a non-coafdMing
structure to permit a rear yard setback of 16' instead
of required 25' and ground coverage of 46% instead of
permitted 356, in order to add additional rooms to
existing home on property located at 160 N. Edenfield
'
Ave. Conditional Use Permit Case No. C-298, Ettore
and Christina Del Pozzo.
10.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res. #1932
tion No. 1932 conditionally approved Tentative Parcel
Parcel Map
Map No. 15757, located at west side of Aspan Avenue/
#15757
south of alley/south of Third Street.
11.
Authorization was given to the Assistant Director of
Seminar
Civil Defense to attend Basic Skills in Effective
Effective
Communications Seminar, to be held in Sacramento
Communication
from July 25-29, 1983.
12.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a
City Treasurer
balance of $4,602,444.59 as of June 30, 1983, was
Fin.Statement
received and filed.
13.
Special Call.
14.
Bids for restroom renovation at all Azusa Parks were
Park Restroom
received and opened in the City Clerk's Office on
Renovation
Thursday, July 14, 1983. Five bids were received
R.Clark Contr.'
and are on file in the City Clerk's Office. The
contract was awarded to Robert Clark Contractor, low
bidder, in the amount of $99,000.00, deleting two
'
park facilities; waiving irregularity of no corporate
seal; the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to
execute contract and City Clerk was directed to return
unsuccessful bidders' guarantees.
15.
RESOLUTION N0. 7302
Res. #7302
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Warrants
(FY 1982-83)
OF AZUSA,ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE
SAME ARE TO BE PAID.''
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16.
RESOLUTION NO. 7303
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Decker
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by
the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:•*NONE
Councilwoman Hart offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
'AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION
OF THE CITY TREASURER.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
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Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Latta offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION
OF THE CITY CLERK.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SCHEDULED ITEMS
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed General Plan Amend-
ment to the Azusa -G-e-n—er—al Plan.
The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened.
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Res. #'7303
Warrants
(FY 1983-84)
Ord. #2184
repealing ctn
chapters re:
funds
Ord. #2185
comp, of City
Treasurer
Ord. ##2186
comp.of City
Clerk
Cont.Pub.Hrg.
General Plan
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS
OUT OF WHICH THE
SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
17. Special Call
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
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Councilman Decker offered for second
an Ordinance
reading and adoption
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING CHAPTER 3.08, 3.12, 3.16 AND 3.17 OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FUNDS.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded
by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call
to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Decker
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by
the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:•*NONE
Councilwoman Hart offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
'AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION
OF THE CITY TREASURER.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
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Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Latta offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION
OF THE CITY CLERK.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SCHEDULED ITEMS
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed General Plan Amend-
ment to the Azusa -G-e-n—er—al Plan.
The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened.
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Res. #'7303
Warrants
(FY 1983-84)
Ord. #2184
repealing ctn
chapters re:
funds
Ord. #2185
comp, of City
Treasurer
Ord. ##2186
comp.of City
Clerk
Cont.Pub.Hrg.
General Plan
W /
City Attorney was directed to research boundaries of Citrus Boundaries of
College re: Azusa/Glendora sphere of influence. Citrus College
Moved by Councilman,Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart to be researche
and unanimously carried to close the Hearing.
Councilman Decker offered a resolution entitled: Res, #7304
adopting the
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA General Plan
ADOPTING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
' Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Development Agreement Pub.Hrg.re:
between the ty of Azusa and Azusa Pacific University. Dev.Agmt. w/
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. The City Az.Pac.Univ.
Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of Notice
of said Hearing ppublished in the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune on July 6, 1983.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to uphold Planning
Commission action denying conditional use permit case
No. C-296, Lee Patterson.
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Landscape Maintenance District Pub.Hrg.Land-
o' 1. scape Dist.No.l
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read
the affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of said
'Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on July 6th and 13th,
as well as affidavit of proof of posting subject property
on July 8, 1983.
City Administrator was requested to report on justification Rpt.City Crews
for City for City crews mowing grass in the vicinity of mowing grass at
Hankins Medical Center. Hankins Med.Cntr
City Attorney was directed to forward information with
regard to Engineer's fees for establishing this proposed
landscape district to Mr. Jeffrey Turner, Sierra Village
Homeowners' Association, -900 Sierra Madre, #152.
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City Atty.to
send cost of
Eng.feee to
J. Turner
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.Land Agmt
and unanimously carried by roll call to adopt the Land
APU
Agreement between the City of Azusa and Azusa Pacific
University.
'PUBLIC
HEARING - on appeal from action of the Planning
Commission denying Conditional Use Permit to "off
Pub.Hrg.appeal
allow
CUP 296, Lee
sale, beer and wine" license to a non -conforming use on
Patterson
property located at 204 E. Foothill Blvd., Lee Patterson.
(denied)
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk
read the affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of
said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on July 6th
and the affidavit of proof of posting said property on
July 8, 1983.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to uphold Planning
Commission action denying conditional use permit case
No. C-296, Lee Patterson.
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Landscape Maintenance District Pub.Hrg.Land-
o' 1. scape Dist.No.l
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read
the affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of said
'Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on July 6th and 13th,
as well as affidavit of proof of posting subject property
on July 8, 1983.
City Administrator was requested to report on justification Rpt.City Crews
for City for City crews mowing grass in the vicinity of mowing grass at
Hankins Medical Center. Hankins Med.Cntr
City Attorney was directed to forward information with
regard to Engineer's fees for establishing this proposed
landscape district to Mr. Jeffrey Turner, Sierra Village
Homeowners' Association, -900 Sierra Madre, #152.
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City Atty.to
send cost of
Eng.feee to
J. Turner
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and
Proceedings
unanimously carried by roll call to terminate proceedings
Terminated
with regard to the proposed landscape maintenance district.
City Administrator was directed to investigate procedure
Rpt.-Pkways
for citing/weed abatement notices to property owners not
Citing
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keeping parkways maintained.
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled:
Res. #7305
schedule of
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
rates & chgs.
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES, CHARGES AND REGULATIONS
& regs for
FOR THE LIGHT AND POWER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Light & Power
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled: Res. re: Amend.
Rates, Chgs .8•
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Regs. I&P (Res.)
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES, CHARGES AND REGULATIONS (Failed)
FOR THE LIGHT AND,POWER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
(RESIDENTIAL).
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses that
'resolution be adopted. Resolution failed by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7306
adopting the
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Budget
ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY
1, 1983, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1984.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Notification was given of the Azusa Agricultural Water Azusa Ag.Mtgs.
Company meetings of July 22nd and August 24th, 1983. Delegate 8
'The Mayor was appointed as delegate to vote the City's Nominees
stock and the following were nominated to serve on the
Board of Directors:
EUGENE F. MOSES
LUCIO D. CRUZ
MICHAEL W. WELLS
ANTHONY POLI
GAYLE AVAKIAN'
The above information was incorporated into resolution Mayor given
form with resolution being amended to read as follows: auth.to nego.
w/shareholders
on nominees
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"The Mayor is authorized to negotiate
with the shareholders with regard to
nominees."
Councilman Latta offered the resolution with amendment as
stated above to be incorporated therein, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO THE AZUSA AGRICULTURAL WATER
COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION.
'Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses that
resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HART, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, CRUZ
ABSENT: COUNCII14EMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and carried by roll call to appro
Edwards Theatres - Swap Meet and
istrator to execute the agreement
Councilman Cruz dissenting.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by
unanimously carried by roll call
appointed voting delegate at the
nia Cities.Conference.
ve the agreement with
authorize the City Admin -
on behalf of the City.
Councilman Cruz and
that Councilman Latta be
annual League of Califor-
Moved.by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses that
Finance Officer contact Jones Intercable and advise that
rental fees for their microwave discs at the spreading
grounds/well reservoir site, be increased to $165.00 per
'month, failed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
wy
Res. x{7307
relating to
Azusa Ag
Agmt.w/Edwards
Theatres/Swap
Meet
Cncl.Latta
Voting Delegate
LCC Conf.
Jones InterCable
Rental Fee
(Failed)
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and Renegotiate
carried by roll call that Finance Officer renegotiate Rental for
with Jones Intercable for rental fees of above mentioned Jones Inter -
site, with report to Council. Councilman Cruz dissenting. Cable
Councilman Cruz
Virgil Lockhart
services to the
presented plaque
at this time, in
City.
to former Fire Captain
appreciation for his
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call that Director of Community
Services prepare complete budget report on proposed trolley
for fixed route transportation system within the City;
report to consist of but not limited to: cost of trolley,
number of employees needed to run same; hours of operation;
income to be derived from advertising as well as mainten-
ance costs.
Plaque to
V. Lockhart
Budget Report
re: Trolley
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and Donate $1000
'unanimously carried by roll call that City donate $1,000.00 to VFW for
to the Veterans of Foreign Wars to assist them in the Flags
purchase of Flags to be displayed in the City.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appv.specs for
carried by roll call that specifications for rubber Rubber Padding
padding the railroad crossings be approved and that the for Railroad
City Clerk be directed to advertise for bids. Councilman Crossings
Decker dissenting.
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Request of%Golden Days Committee for funds for Golden Days Budget appro-
activities.was not acted on) as monies were budgeted and priations for
'can be transferred without Council action. Golden Days
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker Engine replace -
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the pur- ment for bucket
chase of a rebuilt engine at a cost of $6,935.28, for the truck for L&W
Light and Power bucket truck; waiving formal bidding pro-
cedures as per the Municipal Code.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta Competitive Bid:
and carried by roll call that contract between City of for Collection
Azusa and Tal Lewis for collection services not be approved Services
at this time, rather, that competitive bids for this service
be solicited. Councilmembers Decker and Hart dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appv.HUD app.
unanimously carried by roll call to approve the HUD appli- for elderly &
cation for assisted handicapped and elderly housing handicapped
development at 540 E. 8th Street. housing
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz Competitive Bidi
and carried by roll call that competitive bids be solici- for Ambulance
ted for ambulance services in the City. Councilwoman Service
Hart dissenting.
It was consensus of Council that Deputy City Clerk research Rpt.on Month -
all on-going contracts with the City that are on a month -to- to -Month
month basis for report to Council. Contracts
It was consensus of Council that Staff contact LAFCO and
investigate alleged annexation request by the City of
Glendora of Citrus College and report back to Council.
It was consensus of Council that Chief of Police re-eval-
uate the canyon area, reporting on equipment, etc., needed
to properly monitor the area; necessity for signs indica-
ting specific danger areas as well as informing.citizens
that speeders will be cited; and revenues generated from
citations issued.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
NO ACTIONS TARN.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried to adjourn..
Time of Adjournment: 11:16 P.M.
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Investigate
Annex.of Citrus
College by Glen.
Re-evaluate
Canyon Area
Adjourn
Resolution
No.
7308
'Next
Next
Ordinance
No.
2187
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Investigate
Annex.of Citrus
College by Glen.
Re-evaluate
Canyon Area
Adjourn