HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/73City Council - Regular Meeting, Tuesday, February 19, 1973 - 7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance - Councilman Wise.
Roll Call: Present - Councilmen Post, valdes, Wise, Mayor Doerfling
Absent - None
Proclamation: National Action Week for Foster Children, March 31-
April 8, 1974
Consent Calendar:
to receive and file Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for
The Ninth Wave, 530 Pacific Coast Highway, On Sale Beer Public
Premises, John Gregory Bernatt. Post, Doerfling. So ordered.
(2) to refer the proposal by Browning-Ferris Industries of Southern
California , Inc., Waste Systems Division, for a newspaper recovery
/program to the staff for report and recommendation following further
b00-1/ discussion. Post, Doerfling. So ordered. -&"'
Note: Councilman Valdes requested staff report for next regular
meeting (whenever that turns out to be) and anti -scavenger
ordinance, also. This office asked Browning-Ferris if they
had a form for such an ordinance last week, and has not
heard from them as yet)�-�-
(3) to recommend that the City Windmill in Greenwood Park be repainted.
�/ Post, Doerfling. So ordered.
Note: Dick Holmgren said to contact him if we wanted Boy Scouts
(meaning their parents) to assist.
(4) to receive and file notice of approval of concept of. Land Use Survey
from Improvement Commission. Post, Doerfling. So ordered.
(5) to receive and file summary of Inter -City Bus Committee Meeting held
on February 12, 1974 as reported by Rod Merl, Environmental Control.
Post, Doerfling. So ordered.
(6) to receive and file notice of meeting of staff with South Coast
Regional Coastal Zone Conservation 'commission to be held on Thursday,
February 21, 1974 at':Empire Savings and Loan Association, 91 Pier
Avenue, at 8:30 a.m. to discuss downtown area; Strand walkway and
Biltmore Site. Post, Doerfling. So ordered.
Miscellaneous Items and Reports, City Council:
1. Councilman Post discussed Beach Area Inter-City'Bus Committee's -
discussion of proposed service for Redondo, Hermosa, Manhattan Beach
and El Segundo; asked that City think ahead re subsidy this would
require. Should have specific recommendations in a month -or two.
2. Councilman valdes pointed out that'highway to Sister City Loreto
in Baja California now open - asked that interested citizens get
involved in revitalizing activity.
3. Councilman valdes requested publicity for Tree Bank - if you have
one,you want to get rid of, City will remove it; if you want one,
City will provide it. .HIC-wants citizens to contact Environmental
Control Officer.
4. Councilman Valdes encouraged publicity for Beautification Month,.
March, 1974 - improvement of neighborhood areas with City help.
5. Councilman Valdes pointed out that density relates to land use.
rather than number of persons - man with ten. kids favors low density.
We should not stratify our society - home owners vs. renters,
R-1 vs. condominium ownership, etc.
Non -Agenda Items - City Council:
6a. Councilman Post reported re Annual Conference of California Museum
of Science and Industry re arts in municipal life and what cities
should be doing. Suggested Sunday evening picnic concertsat Frances
Young Bowl. Councilman Valdes asked that Park and Recreation
Commission study cultural programming, particularly for Frances
Young Bowl during the summer.
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Non -Agenda Items from Council (Cont'd)
6b. Councilman Valdes gave Council candidates some background re
revenue decision making and pointed out need to seek alternate
methods of financing .city services.
6c. Councilman Wise said he had visited City of
condition frightening and depressing - felt
eye on such: cities in financial and social
members of staff and Planning Commissioners
with City Halls tofind out what had caused
could try to avoid them.
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Pomona and found their
Council should keep
crisis, and suggested
take a look and check
their problems so we
to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 31914, for Condominium Purposes,
Lots 3 and 4, Block 6, Tract 1072, commonly known as 614-620
Monterey Boulevard, James H. Gerlach, Owner, subject to condition
set forth in Planning Commission Resolution P.C. 154-945 calling
for provision of at least one guest parking space, not tandem.
Valdes, Post. Carried. All, none, none.
8-14. (Appeals from denial of approval of Tentative Tracts —Condominium
Conversion)
to table until later in this agenda. Doerfling, Valdes. So ordered.
15. to approve the Final Development Plan for a.seven unit condominium
to be located oh Lots l_r2iiand 3, Block 16, Hermosa Beach Tract,
commonly known as 1510 Strand, subject to conditions set forth in
t✓-"" Planning -Commission Resolution P.C. 154-938 calling for approval
to.be subject to meeting all revised condominium regulations and
subject to the plans submitted. Valdes, Post. Carried. All,,none,none
Note:ivDuringndiscus6io1 of above matter councilman Wise asked that
Council avoid encouraging combining lots for higher density
development; also asked that Planning Commission again
consider rezoning substandard lots so that owners would not
have to pay R-3 tax for property on which R-2 was the only
possible development. Councilman Valdes suggested encouraging
two -unit condominiums rather than duplexes on Stand and
walk streets.
16. to waive further reading.
and
to adopt Ordinance No. . S. 482 -ntitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, •RNIA, PROVIDING FOR A REVIEW AND APPROVAL
OF COMMERCIAL AND ELECTRIC OR ILLUMINATED SIGNS BY THE IMPROVEMENT
COMMISSION." Doerfling, Post. Carried. Ayes, Post, Valdes,
Doerfling. No, Wise. Absent, none.
Note: Does not go into effect for thirty days. _
Doerfling, Post. Carried. All,none,none.
Non -Agenda Items from Audience:
17a. Mr. Herb Besant, 2207 PCH, informed Council that his Claim for
Damages had been refused by City's liability insurance carrier.
Was advised by City Atty to take matter to Small Claims Court, -
fee only $2 and no lawyer required.
17b. Jim Rosenberger, 156 First Court, asked that Bike Committee have
report for Planning Commission when they hold workshop re bike
problems on February 26. City Manag:errstated that staff had been
made aware of.this request for input after last council meeting
but he did not know whether material was ready as`!.
17c. Dick Holmgren, 440 - 2nd Street, discussed Density Problem; and
encouraging business to come to City; andyhelpava.ilableofr5m1Boy.
Scouts for community projects —said EEEEsands of man-hours are
available to City if We will just ask; and Sister City program
involve Scout groups there, also.
17d. Donald Sautter, 401 Ardmore Avenue, questioned where City got
figure for improving City Yard; and asked Council to request written
opinions from City Atty re all RA questions;-7especially whether
no condemnation in RA district was binding and about dissolution of
RA activities, on July 3,'1973,and Cochise street vacation; and
wanted to know exactly who should take the credit for originating
RA and adopting plan.
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Non-Agenda Items from Audience (Cont d)
17e. Guss Barks, 119 PCH, wanted to know if opponents of RA could have
equal space in CityNewsletter; and stated his opinion that School
Board had approved selling school property to. City, not to RA.
18. to authorize the connection of property located at 1265 - 5th Street
and the two adjoining properties to the Redondo Beach 'city sewer
lines, direct the City Manager to request that the Redondo Beach
City Council authorize the recommendedconnection, with the stipu-
lation that this work will be done at no cost to the City of
Hermosa Beach, all subject to review by the City Attorney. Valdes,
Post. Carried. All, none, none.
Note: Cesspool overflow causing health problem here - delay
adds to problems. Also, councilman Wise suggested Assessment
District similarjt'o one on 7th Street recently.
Cost estimate to be prepared before Council acts in possible
City involvement.
19. to authorize removal of the south wall, the west wall, and the
/first interior wall from the gas shed in the City Yard and
Abpvwv replacement of said walls with chain link fencerito correct existing
safety problem. Valdes, Doerfling. Carried. All, none, none.
20. to approve the concept of a storage area under 'the Municipal Pier
as requested by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches,
with modifications proposed in memorandum from City Manager dated
February l4,1974 and subject to written documentation from the
County of Los Angeles. Wise, Post. Carried. All., none, none.
Note: Councilman Wise had many questions as to why Strand improve-
ment south of Municipal Pier which was supposed to accompany
construction of Lifeguard Headquarters, plus landscaping of
said premises, and removal of old public restrooms - etc. etc.
had never happened. Requested that originalagreement be
brought before Council so they could see how much the County
has done of what they said they were going to do, Also
Council directed City Manager to do something about delays.
21. to adopt. Resolution e:".1-.SS.23286, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE • . ISA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING
5 / TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION O HERONDO STREET WITHIN SAID CITY AS
A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.'"
Valdes, Wise. Carried. .All, none, none. (jurisdiction returns to
City immediately after Herondo Street extension, Valley Drive, to
PCH, is completed)
22. to adopt Resolution . N. S. 3287, ntitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF T CITY OFMOSBEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE "COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND
✓ TRAINING ACT OF 1973" AND FURTHER DE'CLARING`s'ITS INTENTION TO RETAIN
, Dfr/ THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS PRIME SPONSOR AND TO *ENTER INTO AN
fggyw4 v AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS PROGRAM AGENT AND THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AS EMPLOYING AGENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OF.HERMOSA BEACH TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OFHHER1?]OSA BEACH." Post,' Wise. Carried. All, none, none.
23. to waive further reading. Doerfling, Post. CCarried. All,none,none.
and
to introduce Ordinance No . S 83, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEAC , CAL-iF IA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30,
"TAXATION", ARTICLE III, "HOTEL -MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX" SECTION 30-12,
DEFINING "TRANSIENT". Doerfling, Wise. Carried. All,none,none.
Note: City Atty to research State's definition of "transient".
24. to table adoption of Ordinance o. N. S. 481;;prohibiting practice
of palmistry and related practic -s, or further discussion with
City Attorney. Valdes,Wise. So ordered.
25. to authorize publication of Notice Inviting Bids for Police
/Department Patrol Cars, said bids. to be opened publicly on
Thursday, March 14, 1974 at 2:00 p.m. Doerfling, Post_ Carried./
All., none, none.
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26. (City Manager - Miscellaneous. None.)
27. to adjourn to a Personnel Session to discuss possible litigation
in re items 8 to 14 on this agenda, Commission vacancy, and
other related matters. Doerfling, Post. So ordered.
Meeting adjourned to personnel session at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened in
Council Chamber at 10:10 p.m.
Bicycle Route Committee - Mayor Doerfling announced the appointment
of Mr. Ed Loosli., 3435 Strand (372-0285) to the Bike Route Committee.
8-14. to continue items 8 through 14 to the next regular meeting of
the City Council (date unknown at this time): (3/5 election night)
Tentative Tract No. 31680, 538 -8th Street;
Tentative Tract No. 31715, 701 Monterey Boulevard;
Tentative Tract No. 31889, 236 Manhattan Avenue;
Tentative Tract No. 31815, 1707 PCH;
Tentative Tract No. 31875, 77 - 15th Street;
Tentative Tract No. 31940, 101 Monterey Boulevard;
Tentative Tract No. 31943, 2640 Hermosa Avenue.
Doerfling, Valdes. Carried. Ayes, Valdes, Doerfling. No, Post.
Absent, none. Abstain, Wise (Possible conflict of interest) �-�--
28a. to adopt Resolution N•. . S. 3288 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
,THE CITY COUNCIL OF -G449E OF RMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH." Doerfling,
Post. Carried. All, none, none. (Expenditures incurred by
special funds)
28b. to adopt Resolution No S. 3289 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CI Y—OF--HE + OSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
,/CITY TRANSFER OF EUNDS AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH." Doerfling, Post.
Carried. All, none, none. (Departmental expenditures)
29. to receive and file City Treasurer's Report for January, 1974.
Wise, Doerfling. So ordered.
30. that Demand and Warrant No. 12964, dated February 5, 1974, in the.
amount of $38,099.26 be approved; that Demands and Warrants
Nos. 12966 and 12967, dated February 11, 1974, in the amount of
$10,820.32 be approved; that Demands Nos. 12967 through 13056,
inclusive, dated February 19, 1974, in the amount of $30,211.86 be
approved and Warrants drawn to pay same; and that Warrant No. 13003
be declared Void. Doerfling, Valdes. carried. All, none, none.
Adjournment - to adjourned regular meeting to be held in .the Council
Chamber, City Hall, on Thursday, February 21, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. for
joint work session with Park and Recreation Commission. Doerfling,
Valdes. So ordered. 10:15 p.m.
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City of Hermosa Beach, California 90254
AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- Tuesday, February 19, 1974 - 7:30
Council Chamber City Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEG IANC W --Ah
ROLL CALL Atet-: Peso.) i/ ly .r )
A . .PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL ACTION WEEK FOR FOSTER CHILDREN -
March 31 - April S, 1974
B. CONSENT CALENDAR: A1l matters lutedd below will be enacted by
one motion as suggested by staff, with the unanimous consent
of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless good cause is shown prior to the time the
Council votes on the motion to adopt said Consent Calendar •
.c,/v11114/4,11_24 Ag
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(2)
(4)
(5)
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Application. for Alcoholic Bevera. e License .•- The Ninth Wave,..
530 Pacific coast i9ljm Qn Sale Beer Public Premises4-
John Gxego�cy Bernatt - Memorandum dated February 13,
from Planning .Commission; Planning Commission Resolution
P.C. 154-950, adopted February 11, 1973, granting Conditional
Use Permit; Police Department Report. Approved iect__ta
conditions.
N'ewspaper._Recyclinaram - Memorandum dated February 13,
1974 from Improvement commission. Refer to staff for rep rt
and recommendation �,�v=in far discussion with Browning_
Ferris Industries . .1 'v/� _ 3/`r se
Cit Windmill. Maintenance Memorandum dated February 13„ 1974
from improvement Commission - Refer to staff with recommenda-
tion forEtpaa.a.a tin .
Land Ilse Survey_ _m napva . of eons , - Memorandum dated
February 13, /974 from Improvement Commission. Receive and
file.
Intsrzgi.ty Bus Committee Meet n ', February 12, 1972 - Summary
by Rod Merl, Environmental Control Officer, datedFebruary 14,
1974. Receive and file.
Downtown Committee eeti. -
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Avenae, Thursday, February 21, 1974, SO a.r • - Discussion
with staff of South Coast Regional Coastal Zone Conservation:
Commission re Downtown Area, Strand, and Biltmore Site.
Participation by members of City Council invited. Receive and
file.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL:
1. BEACH AREA INTER -CITY BUS COMMITTEE - Report regarding meeting of
February 12, 1974 from Councilman Post.
2 ; SISTER CITY PROGRAM - Discussion requested by Councilman Valdes
3. TREE BANK - EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION TO MRS. PATRICIA GAZIN --
Discussion requested by: Councilman Valdes.
a . BEAUTIFICATION MONTH - MARCH, 1974 - Discusslon requested by
Cduncilr an Valdes.
DENSITY - Oral presentationby Councilman Valdes.
6. OTHER MATTERS - City .Council,
cy Counci] Agenda February 19, 1974
C.riY COMMISSIONS . BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
LA's'7.
APPROVAL OF. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 31914 - CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION,
614--620 MONTER&Y BOULEVARD - JAMES H. GERLACH, APPLICANT 7.
memorandum dated January 24, 1974 from Planning Commission; Planning
Commission Resolution P.C. 154-945, adopted January 14, 1974;
Analysis; Preliminary Environmental Impact Report, Application.
Continued from regular meeting of February 5, 1974..
APPEAL FROM DENIAL OF APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 31680 -
CONDOMINIUMi CONVERSION, 538'7 8TH STREET -- COSTA BRAVA ASSOCIATES,
APPLICANT -- Planning Commission Resolution P,C. 1547927, adopted
September 24, 1973. Continued from meetings of October 16,
November 6, November 20, and December 4, 1973 and February 5, 1974.
APPEAL FROM DENIAL OF APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO .. 31715 7.
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION, 701 MONTEREY BOULEVARD m JAMES C. HAIR,
APPLICANT Planning Commission Resolution P.C. 154-928, adopted
September 24, 1973. Continued from meetings of October 16,
November 6, November 20 and December 4,:1973 and February 5, 1974.
1.0. APPEAL FROM DENIAL OF APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 31889 -
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION, 236 MANHATTAN AVENUE - :MARTIN AND PATRICIA
MILLER, APPLICANTS -_ Planning Commission Resolution P.C. 154-930,
adopted September 24, 1973. Continued from Meetings of October 16,
November 6, November 20 and Dece mer 4, 1973 and February 5, 1.974.
Li. APPEAL FROM DENIAL OF APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 31815 -
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION, 1707 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - SEPULVEDA
PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, APPLICANT - Planning Commission
Resolution P.C.154-926, adopted September 24, 1973. Continued
from meetings of October 16, November 6, D oveMber. 20 and December 4,
1973 and February 5, 1974.
12. APPEAL FROM DENIAL OF APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 31.675 -
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION, 77. 15TH STREET - FRED HELD, APPLICANT -
Planning Commission Resolution P.C. 154° 929, adopted SepteMber 24,
1973. Continued from. meetings of October 16, November 6,
November 20 and December 4, 1973 and February 5, 1974.
APPEAL FROM DENIAL OF APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO.
101 MONTEREY BOULEVARD - RALLI DIMITRIOU, APPLICANT --
Commission Resolution POC. 154-919, adopted SepteaMber
Memorandum from Planning Commission dated October 31,
Continued from meetings of November 20 and December 4
February 5, 1974.
31940 --
Planning
11, 1973;
1973.
, 1973 and
. APPEAL FROM DENIAL OF APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 31943.-
2640
1943•-2640 HERMOSA AVENUE - FRANK AND ELEANOR SESTO AND PHILIP AND
:BR.IDGET AHLFELDT, APPLICANTS -• Planning Commission Resolution
P.C. 154 --920, adopted September 11, 1973; Memorandum from Planning
Commission dated October 31, 1973. Continued from meetings of
November 20 and December 4, 1973 and February 5, 1974.
15. FINAL RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN, SEVEN -UNIT CONDOMINIUM,
1510 STRAND - J. BERGGREN, APPLICANT •- Planning Commission
Resolution P.C. 154-938, adopted December 1'0, 1973; Memorandum
from Planning Commission dated February 13, 1974; Analysis;
Preliminary Environmental Impact Report.
16. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL AND EL
BY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION - ORDINANCE NO
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 1974. For
reading and adoption.
C:T LLUMINATED. SIGNS
INTRODUCED AT
waiver of further
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17. NON -AGENDA ITEMS FROM AUDIETCE - FIFTEEN MINUTE DISCUSSION PERIOD.
(All persons wishing to cal: the City Council's attention to a
matter that is not listed ol this agenda or covered by previous
correspondence are invited el do so at this time.
MUNICIPAL MATTERSt
18. SEWER CONNECTION, 1265 FIFTH SaREET - Memorandum dated February 5,
.1974 from Gerald Taylor, City Eeginee3; letter dated January 29,
leTue(1° 1974 from representative of Donald an 4 Mary Urista, reguestors.
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19.
22.
23,
CITY YARD GASOLINE STORAGE - Memerandm dated February 14, 1974
from Ear3. Diller, City Manager; memortndum'dated February 14, 1974
from John P. Reynolds, Public Works -Steerintendent.
PROPOSED STORAGE FACILITY UNDER.MuNIC:AL PIER. - Memorandum dated
February 14, 1974 from Earl Diller, Cety Manager; memorandum dated
February 13, 1974 from Board of Zonine Adjustments; minutes of
meeting of Board of Zoning Adjustment, January 21, 1974;
Preliminary Environmental Impact Repoxtr letter dated January 30,
1974 from Ken Johnson, Deputy Directox, County Department of Beaches.
RERONDO STREET EXTENSION, VALLEY DRIVE TO PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY' -
PROJECT NO. 4077 - Memorandum dated February 14, 1974 from Earl
Diller, City manager; memorandum from Board of .Zoning Adjustments,
dated February 13, 1974; letter dated January 9, 1974 from 1. L.
Morhar, County Road Commissioner; resclutien of County Board of
Supervisors declaring portions of Herorido Ntreet, Pacific Coast
Highway and Anita Street to be part of county System of Highways,
adopted November 13, 1973. (Jurisdiction be be released after
completion of project.) Continued fro meeting of November 20, 1973.
(a) proposed resolution consenting to establishment of portion of
• Herondo Street as part of County System of Highways. For
adoption. A. /1) /c,d,3?-4 r
COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ,ACT oF 1973 (CETA) -
Memorandum dated February 14, 1973 frau Earl Diller, City Manager.
(a) Proposed resolution declaring Cjty's intention to
participate. For adoption' Nei' Se -P7
4 Alp,
UNIFORM TRANSENT OCCUPANCY TAX LAW -DEFINITION OF "TRANSIENT" -
Memorandum dated February 14, 1974 from Earl Diller, City Manager.
(a) Proposed ordinance amending "Betel -motel Occupancy Tax" by
• defining "transient". For waiver of further reading and
introduction. ere,/ No /1/.e/.1 •
24. PROHIBITION OF PRACTICE OF PALMISTPT, FORTUNE TELLING, ARD____
RELATED PRACTICES - REVISED VERSIO OF ORDINANCE N M. S. 481
INTRODUCED AT REGMAR MEETING ITANU1LRY 15, 1974. Continue rom
regular meeting of February 5, 1974. •
(a) Proposed ordinance for waiver of further reading and
re -introduction. 614( /VD.
25.
26.
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLZSH NOTICE INVITING BIDS - POLICE
DEPARTMENT PATROL.CARS -.Memorandut dated February 14, 1974 from
Claude G. Stonier, Acting Chief of police. Specifications and
Bid Forms,
CITY MANAGER - miscellaneous Report..
27. PERSONNEL SESSION - City Commission Vacancy; Council Delegate to
South Bay Cities Association.
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28. TRANSFER OF FUNDS memorandum dated February 13, 1974 from
Mary R. Stonier, city Treasurer.
(a) proposed resolution - Special Funds. For adoption..
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(b)Proposed resolution - Departures to xpendituresm For
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29.
6L29. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT -- JANUARY, 1974.
30. 'DEMANDS AND WARRANTS.
ADJOURNMENT