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REIMBURSEMENT On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried, Council approved reimbursement to Pacific Investments the amount of $6,189.76 for street improvements on the west side of Glassell Avenue from 800 feet north of Santa Clara Avenue to ultimate width in exchange for dedication of ultimate street right of way 50 feet on G1assell Avenue. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Assistant City Manager Bruce Spragg reported that the City had received a check in the amount of $3,645.95 as part of the settlement in the price fixing suit against American Pipe Company. Councilman Markel stated he would like to bring in a written statement to be added to the May 5th Minutes. It was determined by the Council that if Council- man Markel wished to do this, the Council wo~ld certainly consider it. Council- man Markel also remarked that Council should discuss lookin8 into the matter of having the meetings taped. Councilman Patterson asked if the City could consider some type of ordinance that would require auto salvage yards to be screened. It was explained by the Ptanning Director that the previous Council had requested this, that an ordinance had been drafted, and that a report was being prepared for presentation to the Planning Commission and to the City Council. Councilman Patterson suggested that, because of the need to explore means of financing a new City Hall, the need for the Capital Improvements Program to be discussed, and with Budget time approaching, Council should consider having some study sessions or adjourned meetings to discuss these matters in su/ficient depth. Councilman Brooks reminded Council that Board and Commission terms were expiring and Council would be holding executive sessions for the purpose of appointments to these Boards and Commissions. RECESS At 4:52 P.M., on motion of Councilman Markel, seconded by Councilman Villa and carried, the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P.M., at which time it was reconvened with the same Council members present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was delivered by Brisadier Goldthwaite of The Salvation Army. SPECIAL RESOLUTION Vice Mayor Wade Herrin presented a Special Resolution of Commendation to Frank Miles, a teacher at Hoover School, who received the 1969 George Washington Teacher's Medal from the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge. CITY COUNCIL - 219 - May 19, 1969