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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 03 17 CC MIN1972 03 17 CC MIN(ÌìÖ( peC05396 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE BALDWIN PARK CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS) 14403 East Pacific Avenue The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park met in adjourned regular session at the above place at 5:00 p.m. MARCH 17. 1972 5:00 P.M. Ro11 Call: Present: COUNCILMEN BLEWETT. HAMILTON, KING, MC CARON AND MAYOR GREGORY CITY MANAGER MOCALIS. CHARLES MARTIN REPRESENTING CITY ATTORNEY FLANDRICK, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS PERRY, PLANNING DIRECTOR GORDON, RECREATION AND PARKS DIRECTOR LUCAS. CITY CLERK BALKUS Also Present: Absent: FINANCE DIRECTOR DUNCAN, CHIEF OF POLICE ADAMS. CITY TREASURER CODLING ROLL CALL COUNCILMAN KING MOVED THAT THE ABSENCE OF THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND THE CITY TREASURER BE EXCUSED. COUNCILMAN HAMILTON SECONDED. There were no objections. The motion carried and was so ordered. 00- RESOLUTION NO. 72-53 ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK ABSENCE OF FIN. DIR. & CITY TREAS. EXCUSED RES. NO. 72-53 CLAIMS & DEMANDS WARR. 4442 Director of Public Works Perry explained that Warrant No. 4442 was a progress payment to A1 R. Gray for con- struction of a mower shed at Morgan Park and a restroom at Central Park West. Mr. Perry stated the job was complete, and that 10% of the total amount was being retained for the usual 35-day period. COUNCILMAN KING MOVED THAT RESOLUTION NO. 72-53 BE ADOPTED AND THAT FURTHER READING BE WAIVED. COUNCILMAN HAMILTON SECONDED. Roll call. There were no objections. The motion carried and was so ordered. 00- City Manager Mocalis stated that the next item for con- sideration was the property at 4836 Fortin Street. At the meeting of March 15, 1972 the owner, Mr. Vandehey, indicated he wished to improve the property; however, the City had identified this property as being necessary for a future street opening. The staff investigated the matter, and concluded there was no other property which was suitable for this purpose and. therefore, recommends purchase of this property by the City. Mr. Mocalis recommended that the Council authorize the staff to have a title search and an appraisal made, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution of condemnation, COUNCILMAN MC CARON MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER. COUNCILMAN BLEWETT SECONDED. Continued) RES. NO. 72-53 ADOPTED PROPERTY AT 4836 FORTIN STREET C.M. RECOMMENDATION CONCUR WITH C.M. RECOW1ENDATION BIB] 37659-U01 1972-U02 03-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9837-U03 DO9965-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/6/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1972 03 17 CC MIN(ÌìÖ( pe060539^ Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Mr. Vandehey asked how long this procedure would take. City Manager Mocatis stated it would take approximately 30 to 45 days to get an appraisal, and that the entire procedure would probably take about 60 days. He further explained to Mr. Vandehey that, upon the City's obtain- ing an appraisal from a licensed appraiser, a meeting would be held with Mr. Vandehey or his representative to show him the appraisal from an independent appraiser, and neaotiate a sale. March 17. 1972 Page 2 MR. VANDEHEY There were no objections. ordered. The motion carried and was so f MOTION CARRIED 00- Planning Director Gordon summarized the item relating to property on Arrow Highway owned by John Zillich dba John's Trading Post, stating that Mr. Zitlich operated a business selling antiques and used furniture. The use was started after 1968; therefore, this was not a permitted use in the M-1 zone. Mr. Zillich now desires to sell his business; but the City cannot authorize a business license to him or a new owner because the business is an illegal use in the M-1 zone. Mr. Gordon presented an urgency ordinance, which had been prepared by the City Attorney on instructions of the Council at their regular meeting on March 15. 1972. This ordinance would permit the sale of used furniture, and appliances in the M-1 zone. * Mr. Gordon also presented photographs of the property. Councilman King asked whether consideration had been given to certain areas, as had been discussed at the previous meeting. Mr. Gordon stated that the City Attorney felt this would be difficult, considering the number of ordinances which would be affected. He stated that this would be in effect as an urgency ordinance, if adopted, and in the interim would go to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. Mr. Gordon stated that the urgency ordinance would make this and any other new business that wished to sell used merchandise in the M-1 zone legal so long as they applied during the period it is in effect; the Planning Commission will recommend whether this should remain a permanent part of the ordinance. City Attorney Martin stated the term of the urgency ordinance was 120 days. Discussion followed regarding possibilities of restricting the use to certain areas, and also other properties that might be affected by this ordinance. City Clerk Batkus read by title: ORDINANCE NO. 634 ADOPTING AN URGENCY MEASURE RELATING TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO M-1 ZONED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY COUNCILMAN MC CARON MOVED THAT FURTHER READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 634 BE WAIVED. COUNCILMAN BLEWETT SECONDED. There were no objections. The motion carried and was so ordered. COUNCILMAN MC CARON MOVED THAT ORDINANCE NO. 634 BE ADOPTED. COUNCILMAN BLEWETT SECONDED. There were no objections. The motion carried and was so ordered. Continued) JOHN'S TRADING POST ARROW HIGHWAY JOHN ZILLICH, OWNER URGENCY ORDINANCE DRAWN PHOTOS OF PROPERTY DISCUSSION ORD. NO. 634 RE ZONING REGS IN M-1 ZONE URGENCY ORD.) FURTHER RDG. WAIVED ORD. NO. 634 ORD- NO. 634 ADOPTED URGENCY ORDINANCE) BIB] 37659-U01 1972-U02 03-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9837-U03 DO9965-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/6/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1972 03 17 CC MIN(ÌìÖ( peCC05398 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin I'ark City Council March 17, 1972 Page 3 Mrs. Lenora Woodside, owner of the property on Arrow Highway, asked what this meant insofar as applying for a business license. City Attorney Martin replied that this use now becomes a permitted use in the M-1 zone for 120 days; no permit is required, transfers or sates of the property are not matters for concern, and the applicant will receive a license, subject to all other regulations of the City. Councilman King pointed out that if the business were established within the period the urgency ordinance was in effect, and this should later be changed, the use would be legal non-conforming. In answer to Mrs. Woodside's question regarding notification of owners with respect to zone changes, etc.. Planning Director Gordon stated Mrs. Woodside would be notified by mail in this case, since this was not an ordinary zone change. To make this ordinance permanent, however, required public hearings, with proper mailines, postings and publication. City Manager Mocalis addressed Mr. Zittich, stating that he was free to proceed with the escrow relating to the sale of his business. 00- City Manager Mocalis stated that the next item for considera- tion was a request for the use of public facilities for an Easter Egg Roll by a candidate for public election. He stated that in the past, the Council's unwritten policy had been that public facilities would not be used by candidates for election. This matter had been continued from the meeting of March 15, 1972. Mayor Gregory asked whether the City had scheduled an Easter Egg Hunt this year. Recreation and Parks Director Lucas replied that, traditionally, for the last 13 years, there had been a City-wide Easter Egg Hunt; for the last 6 years it had been held at 13 schools in the community because it was not felt it was beneficial to the children to have such a large crowd at the Park and was difficult to control. The City Hunt is held the Saturday prior to Easter Sunday. Mr. Lucas distributed to the Council copies of the notice that is sent home from the schools with the children announcing the Egg Hunt. In answer to Councilman King's question, Mr. Lucas stated that, traditionally, Morgan Park had been neutral in local political elections and, in his opinion, it should remain this way. He would not he opposed to an open forum type of affair where all candidates were invited; however, he was not in favor of an individual candidate rally. Ralph Middteton, 13122 Corak Street, a member of the Comnittee appointed by Council to consider and schedule an open forum for all candidates, stated that he had met with Mr. Waldo, President of the Chamber of Commerce, who informed him that the Chamber had called a special meeting for Monday, March 20, 1972 to reconsider whether to sponsor an ooen forum. Mr. Middleton stated he had recommended to Mr. Waldo that if the Chamber sponsored a forum, it be held in the Civic Auditorium, and further, that If the Chamber would not sponsor such a forum, the Committee itself would arrange for one. Continued) REQUEST FROM CANDIDATE TO USE MORGAN PARK FOR EASTER EGG ROLL RALPH MIDDLETOM 13122 CORAK STREET RE OPEN FORUM FOR CANDIDATES BIB] 37659-U01 1972-U02 03-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9837-U03 DO9965-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/6/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1972 03 17 CC MIN(ÌìÖ( peCC053OT Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Councilman McCaron questioned the denial of a request by Mrs. Martinez for use of park facilities, as she stated at the previous meeting. Mr. Lucas reiterated that it had been the policy to deny any request by a candidate or his supporters to use the Community Building for fund-raising purposes. He further stated that the Code prohibited outside gatherings of this type Where there would be advertising and groups of people in undeter- mined numbers unless a variance was approved by Council. In answer to Councilman McCaron's question, Mr. Lucas felt that at a rally supporting a particular candidate, that candidate would probably be promoted by use of banners, posters, buttons, and other related paraphernalia. Councilman Hamilton stated that heretofore we had not had anything such as this in the Park. He felt the Park was for recreation and for the children. It was his opinion that the City's unwritten policy should not be changed and that this function should not be permitted. Mr. Robert McNeill stated that the function was not intended to be a political rally, nor to use the children to bring the parents out, but to provide recreational entertainment for the children, and at the same time provide an opportunity for parents who, perhaps, could not get out to night meetinos a chance to hear and meet the candidates. He stated he had no objections to having all the candidates attend, and if it was felt that an Easter Egg Roll would be too much trouble, it could be an old-fashioned picnic type of affair. He stated it would be properly managed, and they would be glad to have the police there and to pay for any additional officers necessary to provide proper control. Mr. McNeill stated he felt the people of Baldwin Park had not, at this point, had a chance to meet and understand all the candidates, because at the meetings which had been held thus far, time was so limited that it was impossible to present an intelligent summary of your platform. He felt that this would give the people a chance to meet the candidates and decide who they wanted for their Council, and also give the children some recreational pleasure. He stated it did not have to be on Easter Sunday, or the Saturday prior to Easter, but could be on Monday, or the next weekend. He felt the young people needed to be involved in the political spectrum of the comnumty; it was not their intention to exploit the children, but to educate them. Mr. McNeill emphasized that this was not to be a rally-type situation, but something that the community needed, and stated that he was of the opinion that most of the people would be in favor of it, and that is what the Park is for. Discussion followed regarding previous forums held 1n the Civic Auditorium. Councilman Hamilton stated there usually had not been a large turnout for these programs. Mr. McNei'11 stated he was aware of this, but he felt it was because the programs had not been properly advertised so as to attract the interest of the people. He felt the program in the Park would encourage a large turnout, because it would be something the citizens could participate 1n, rather than just having the candidates standing up and talking for a few minutes. Continued) March 17, 1972 Page 4 DENIAL Of" REQUEST MRS. MARTINEZ ROBERT MC NEILL BIB] 37659-U01 1972-U02 03-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9837-U03 DO9965-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/6/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1972 03 17 CC MIN(ÌìÖ( perc(?5^oo, Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council Mayor Gregory stated that she went along with change, to a certain extent. She commented that the Park had been used in the past for state campaigns, but never on a local level. She stated she was against a political rally being held on Easter Sunday, but would not object to the Park or the Community Building being used, provided the function was conducted properly. She pointed out, however, that with widespread advertising, a large crowd could turn out, and crowd control was a point to be considered. March 17, 1972 Page 5 MAYOR GREGORY Mrs. Priscilta Popick pointed out that large groups of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts use the Park, with no problems. She stated that the Park was for the people to use, and if they could not use it. why pay for it? She felt it should be for all the people to use whenever they want to, as long as they take care of it. Mayor Gregory explained that this was a different type situation, with many facets to be considered, including control, and the safety of the people. Councilman Blewett felt a representative of Mr. Yanez' group should be asked whether they could reschedule their meeting if the Park facilities were to be approved for uses of this type. Councilman King stated these were two different things one was to be an open forum for all candidates, and the other was for an individual candidate. Councilman King stated he totally disagreed with alldwing one candidate to use the building for one purpose, but he felt if a use was for all and equal to all for a limited time, and thoroughly planned and controlled, it was a good idea, and the Park would be utilized to its fullest extent. Discussion followed regarding how to segregate local, individual candidate use from the higher level candidate use. Councilman King felt that even on the higher levels, use of facilities should be limited to forum-type affairs. in which all candidates would be invited to participate. Mayor Gregory asked Mr. McNeill when he would like to use the Park, if his request were to be approved. He stated he had two dates on record, either April 2 or April 9, however, they were flexible and would plan around any date acceptable to the Council. Councilman Hamilton commented that in a situation where irany candidates were speaking, and there was opportunity for rebuttal, there was also a chance for lost tempers. When there is only one state candidate, for example, with no rebuttal', this would be unlikely. He felt these were two entirely different situations. Councilman McCaron stated that he had not been aware the Park facilities had been used by candidates on any level In the past. He felt the Civic Auditorium should be used for this purpose. He stated that. as f^r as the Park is concerned, he objected to political rallies of any sort, including state candidates. He felt the City should not become involved in providing facilities for individual campaigns whereby public funds are required. He referred to a statement by City Attorney Flandrick at the previous meeting, that this was outside the realm of what had been Continued) COUNCILMAN HAMILTON COUNCILMAN MC CAROM BIB] 37659-U01 1972-U02 03-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9837-U03 DO9965-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/6/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1972 03 17 CC MIN(ÌìÖ( peC005401 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 17. i°72 Page 6 done previously, and that the request could be legitimately denied, provided the right" were denied to all candidates for all purposes, and stated that he felt this was the way it should be handled as far as the Park was concerned. Councilman King stated that if the auditorium were going to be used for a forum, he would go along with it, since this would give good exposure to the candidates; however, if there were no plans for use of the auditorium for this purpose, he would have no objection to using the Park. He did not feel use of the Park would set a precedent, although he felt it would have to be thoroughly studied, and suggested that the Parks Commission study it to determine whether it was a proper use. Mayor Gregory asked whether there would be objection to the function being set up and controlled by the Recreation and Parks Director, as far as the microphones, banners, etc. Councilman Blewett stated he would object to this. He felt Council had to make the decision either to allow individual political candidates to use the Park facilities, or not to allow it, and he felt Council should not try to devise forums. He objected to this type of function being held on Sunday; however, otherwise, if the Park building was available, he felt the citizens should be permitted to use it, even for political purposes. Mrs. Amos Slater, 4814 Stancroft, stated she did not believe the Park should be used in total for a rally; however, she felt the buildings should be made available to any citizen of Baldwin Park, although not for fund raising. She felt the people who come to the Park grounds should not be subjected to a rally if they have come there for recreation. She wholeheartedly supported use of the buildings for a rally, but not the Park grounds. Councilman Blewett asked Mrs. Cote, representing Mr. Yanez, whether they would stilt be able to hold their rally if use of the Park facilities were approved. Mrs. Cote replied they had been denied use of the Park facilities. City Manager Mocalis stated that if use of the facilities was approved, the dates available would be determined, and probably an equitable method would be to have the candidates draw for the dates, Councilman King stated he would be totally opposed to an individual candidate using the Park for this purpose. He would agree only so long as it was to be an open forum for all candidates. He felt public funds should not be used in this manner for an individual. Councilman Blewett pointed out that if an individual candidate were to use the Park building, he would be charged a fee. He did not agree either that o candidate should use the building free, but felt that a candidate should be able to purchase the use of the building just as would any other citizen. Mayor Gregory comnented that if a fee were to be charged, all conditions for use of the buildings and the fee would have to be written into an ordinance, which would take some time. She asked City Attorney Martin's opinion of how use of the Park could be allowed before such an ordinance would be prepared, yet keeping within legal limits. Continued) COUNCILMAN KING COUNCILMAN BLEWETT MRS. AMDS SLATER 4814 STANCROFT COUNCILMAN KING COUNCILMAN BLEWETT BIB] 37659-U01 1972-U02 03-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9837-U03 DO9965-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/6/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1972 03 17 CC MIN(ÌìÖ( pe05402 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council City Attorney Martin stated that parks, public places, streets, squares, buildings in general belong to the people, and they have a right to use them for any reasonable purpose. They have a particular right to use them for alt First Amendment guaranteed purposes of freedom of speech, to demonstrate, or to appeal their particular cause, even if that be a political cause. The only limitation on their right to do this is that their use of the park must be reasonable"; therefore, cities are permitted to establish rules and regulations concerning the use of parks for political or other First Amendment guaranteed purposes, which can concern themselves with overcrowding, monitoring, placards, sticks, undue hours, undue amplification, etc. Generally, subject to those regulations, the First Amend- ment of the United States Constitution guarantees every person the right to use public places for freedom of speech* Mr. Martin commented that since the City, at this time. had no such regulations, he would recommend that Council undertake the study of appropriate regulations. Councilman King stated that, in view of the possible ramifica- tions, he felt the matter should be thoroughly studied. Councilman Blewett felt that possibly temporary rules could be adopted. Regarding signs, he felt these could be disallowed outside the buildings. Mr. Lucas stated that one of the Park rules was that no advertisement, circulation of petitions^ solicitation or charges will be allowed without written approval of the City, and this might provide the control in that respect. Discussion followed regarding permitted advertising at the Park, such as community events to be held, posters of groups renting the facilities for dinners, awards presenta- tions, etc. Mayor Gregory suggested that, in view of all the points brought out at the meeting on Wednesday and this evening, Mr. McNeill and Mr. Lucas meet with City Manager Mocalis to work out some of the problems. Councilman McCaron asked how use of the Park would be regu- lated so that while allowing some citizens the right of free speech you did not infringe upon rights of others to use the Park premises for their enjoyment. City Attorney Martin stated that regulations would have to be drawn to control overcrowd- ing, amplification, noise, and the usurpinq of the entire Park. City Attorney Martin stated that, at this point, considera- tion might be given to granting tentative approval, subject to overview by the staff in working with the people to control the open forum approach so as to avoid overcrowding or excess police problems, amplification, etc. Councilman McCaron stated you would be allowing mixed uses on one premises at the Park; in the auditorium, there would be one use on the premises, which would avoid any conflict in rights. Mayor Gregory stated mixed use of the Park might make more people aware of the election, and create more interest. Continued) March 17. 1972 Page 7 CITY ATTORNEY MARTIN OPINION RE FIRST AMENDMENT GUARANTEED PURPOSES DISCUSSION MAYOR SUGGESTS MTG. BETWEEN C.M., PARKS DIRECTOR & CANDIDATE COUNCILMAN MC CARON BIB] 37659-U01 1972-U02 03-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9837-U03 DO9965-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/6/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1972 03 17 CC MIN(ÌìÖ( peCG05403 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 17, 1972 Page 8 Councilman King suggested that representatives of the various candidates meet with Mr. Lucas and Mr. Mocalis, since this was to be an open forum. He stated that campaigning was very difficult and expensive, and felt this type of function would allow the little guy", who could not afford an expensive campaign, to be heard. He felt that if this were happening only one time in two years it would not infringe upon the rights of others, and would give many the opportunity to be seen and heard. Ossie Yanez, candidate for election, stated he felt Mr. McNeill had a good idea; however, if he promoted it, it would be con- sidered only for him. Mr. Yanez agreed with Councilman King's suggestion that representatives of any candidate interested be invited to meet with the City Manager. Leo Brandon, candidate for election, asked how the capacity of the Park would be regulated; would people be turned away after a certain number had arrived? Mr. Lucas replied that the;Po1ice Department had limitations as to how big a crowd they could control. In Mr, Lucas opinion, he would set the linntation at 1,500 people. Councilman Hamilton felt use of public property was not being denied, inasmuch as the auditorium was available. He did not feel there was much benefit in a function of this type at the Park; however, if the City could not legally deny the use, he felt strict rules and regulations should be set for control. He felt the candidates would be better off using the auditorium, and stated he would be for that 100%. City Attorney Martin suggested possible action to be taken this evening could be to approve Mr. McNeill's application to hold an open forum on April 2 or April 9, subject to overview of the staff to control noise, amplification, crowd control and other policing problems for the protection, safety, health and welfare of the people, and to include alt candidates or their representatives who are interested in participating in the open forum. Discussion followed regarding the date for the forum. Councilman King stated that if the forum was for a11 candi- dates, all should be involved in setting the date. Mr. McNeitI commented, regarding drawing for available dates for use of the Park, he felt if someone had requested the Park before he had, they should have a choice before him, but if their request followed his, their choice should follow his. Councilman Blewett asked what effect approval of this request would have on future requests for use of the Park for political activity. City Attorney Martin stated that the park is and will be open to all political candidates, subject to reasonable regulations which the Council may adopt. Mayor Gregory added that this pertained to inside the buildings and the grounds. T. E. Carpenter, 4346 Jerry, stated that if 3,000 people turned out to hear the candidates at this type of forum, they would not appreciate being turned away after the set limitation had been reached. Continued) OSSIE YArfez LEO BRANDOr/ COUNCILMAN HAMILTON CITY ATTORNEY DISCUSSION MR. MC NEILL T. E. CARPENTER 4346 JERRY BIB] 37659-U01 1972-U02 03-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9837-U03 DO9965-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/6/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06 1972 03 17 CC MIN(ÌìÖ( pen 05^04 Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Baldwin Park City Council March 17, 1972 Page 9 Mr. Carpenter stated it appeared there were two different things being considered freedom of speech and whether the park was going to be used for a municipal gathering, and asked that the City Attorney explain this. City Attorney Martin explained that the parks are open to political candidates and freedom of speech so long as they are reasonably utilized for that purpose, and among the elements of reasonability is that it not pre-empt the other normal uses of the park in an unreasonable fashion. Mrs. Gloria Zook, 4817 La Rica, asked who would regulate the control and who would determine when the control had been violated. City Attorney Martin stated these would be part of the regulations worked out with Mr. Mocalis, and the Police Department would have the power to enforce them. Discussion followed regarding violation of control regulations, and also the possibility of the Park being filled to capacity and people being turned away. Mayor Gregory asked Mr. Martin to repeat the suggested motion for action to be taken this evening. Mr. Martin suggested that Mr. McNeilTs application for an open forum in Morgan Park on April 1, 8 or 9 be approved, subject to a review by Mr. Mocalis and other members of the staff, along with Mr. McNeill and all other participating candidates for reasonable regulations to control police problems that might arise. COUNCILMAN BLEWETT MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MOTION AS SUGGESTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. EXCLUDING THE DATE OF APRIL 9. COUNCILMAN KING SECONDED. Roll call. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: COUNCILMEN BLEWETT. KING AND MAYOR GREGORY Noes: COUNCILMEN HAMILTON AND MC CARON Mr. Ralph Middleton commented that he doubted whether the Chamber of Comnerce would sponsor an open forum, in view of the fact that this one would be held in the Park. Mayor Gregory stated that there was a place for and a ne^d for a candidate's forum in the Civic Auditorium and she hoped the Chamber would sponsor such a forum; however, if they would not, Mrs. Slater had Indicated that another organization or her Committee would. Mr. McNeill commented he felt it was the Chamber's duty to give the people an opportunity to meet the candidates- 00- AT 6:30 P.M.. COUNCILMAN MC CARON MOVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. COUNCILMAN HAMILTON SECONDED. There were no objections. The motion carried and was so ordered. 00- GLORIA ZOOK 4817 LA RICA DISCUSSION SUGGESTED MOTION APPROVE SUGGESTED MOTION; DELETE DATE OF APRIL 9 MR. MIDDLETON ADJOURN 6:30 P.M. APPROVED: /y^a^-/ y 1972 Date of Distribution to City Council: 3Y Date of Distribution to Departments: J^yC^ c JV t 1972 \ 1972 BIB] 37659-U01 1972-U02 03-U02 17-U02 CC-U02 MIN-U02 LI1-U03 FO9591-U03 FO9837-U03 DO9965-U03 C4-U03 MINUTES1-U03 2/6/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 REGULAR-U05 SESSION-U05 CITY-U06 COUNCIL-U06