1965/03/11
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City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - March 9, 1965, 1:30 P,M.
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Chandler called the meeting to order.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEN: Pebley, Dutton, Schutte, Krein and Chandler.
COUNCILMEN: None.
CITY MANAGER: Keith A. Murdoch.
CITY ATTORNEY: Joseph Geisler.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK: Alona M. Farrens.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: Thornton E. Piersall.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEI: Furman Roberts.
MEMBERS OF ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD.
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Mayor Chandler announced that the scheduled Joint Meeting with
the Anaheim Union High School District Board would not be held at this
time, due to unresolved legal difficulties.
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY NOMINATIONS: Mayor Chandler called for nominations for
the five member Joint Powers Authority for the Anaheim Convention Center.
Councilman Pebley nominated Larry Henderson
Councilman Dutton nominated William Currier
Councilman Schutte nominated John Mitchell
Councilman Krein nominated Ben Schroeder
Mayor Chandler nominated Warren Ashleigh
Mayor Chandler asked if any Councilman had objection to any of
the nominees. There was no response.
On the recommendations of the City Attorney, ratification of
appointments was deferred for one week.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Pebley moved to adjourn to March 11, 1965, 2:00 P.M.,
and also moved waiver of further notice of said adjournment. Councilman
Krein seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNED: 8:45 P.M.
SIGNED
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Deputy City Clerk
':lti "'aLL, AnaheIm, ':;al1fornia - COUNCIL MINUTES - March 11, 1965, 2:00 P.M.
The City CouncIl of the Cl
of Anahei~ met in adjourned regular
s510n.
I E~ENT: COUNCILMEN: Ppbl y, Cutton, Schutte, Krein and Chandler.
:2:j=;\)1: COUNCILMEN: None.
P~ESEN~: CITY MANAGER: KPlth A. Murdoch.
11Y ATTORNE: Joseph Geisler,
LE?UT ( CIT( CLERK: Alana ~JL Farrens.
fADIUM COMMISSICN MEMBE~S: Coons, Currier and Knisely.
ayor Chandler called the meeting to order and announced that the
l2S1 reguJar meeting of the City Council was adjourned to this date to allow
ne MInisterial Associatio an opportunity to further study the circumstances
ter~s of the proposed oncessionaire Contract for the Anaheim Stadium,
nd read the following amendment to Condition No.9, Powers Reserved to the
it . ty the additIon of subsection (d) pertaining to the sale of beer in
tn. ~tands and aisles:
C1 to limit, control or prohibit the vending or sale of beer by hawkers
in the stands when such is determined by City to be necessary for the
protection of the health, safety or general welfare of the patrons
of the stadium or th~ citizens of Anaheim.
It is understood that before such a determination is made, City
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will give Concessionaire an opportunity to be heard. In the event that
such a determination is made, City will give thirty (30) days written
notice as provided in Article 30 of this agreement before such limitation,
control or prohibition becomes effective."
The Deputy City Clerk reported that letters, telegrams and petitions
in opposition to the hawking of beer in Anaheim Stadium, containing approxi-
mately 900 signatures had been filed in the City Clerk's Office, the majority
of which contained the following statement of belief:
"A STATEMENT OF BELIEF RELATIVE TO THE ANGEL STADIUM
We, the undersigned ministers and layman of Anaheim and neighboring
Orange County communities, want to express our concern over the proposed
sale of alcoholic beverages in the new Angel's Stadium. We, like the
rest of the citizens of our city, are looking forward to the erection of a
major athletic stadium and the coming of the Angels. We would desire that
it be a center where we can bring our young people, our boys and girls,
and our families, in a wholesome atmosphere. While we would wish that al-
coholic beverages were not sold in any municipally owned recreation center,
we especially want to lift up these major concerns over the proposed opera-
tion of the new stadium:
1) We believe that there ought to be no hawking or distributing of
alcoholic beverages in the aisles or stands.
2) Counters for the sale of beer should be separated in some manner
from counters for soft drinks and food.
3) If there are to be hard liquor sales, which we would regret, these
should be located in as obscure locations as possible.
We believe these principles are practical as they are already essentially
in operation at Dodger and other stadiums.
We appreciate sincerely the efforts the city has always made for the
welfare of our youth and citizenry in general, and we feel the above pro-
cedures will contribute to the long term welfare and good image of our
community."
Mayor Chandler invited the Ministerial Association to present
their finding s,
Mr, John M. Kent, California Federal Building, Attorney representing
the Anaheim Ministerial Union, expressed the appreciation of all concerned
for the opportunity to present their views. He reiterated the posi~ion
taken by the Ministerial Union as set forth in the petition statement, and
advised that they met with City Officials, the Concessionaires and re-
presentatives of the Angels Baseball Club, to discuss the sale of alcoholic
beverages in the stadium, and he was of the opinion that the Ministerial
Union has, in fact, taken a position of compromise under the circumstances,
In referring to the proposed amendment as read by Mayor Chandler,
Mr, Kent fel t thi s edi tion did not really sol ve the problem of concern, That
from the various meetings held, they recognized that there is a desire for
the sale of beer in the stadium, but felt that it should be done in the
proper fashion under reasonable control; that it be as non-offensive as
possible to those who do not care for it at all; and to the youth wh~ch is the
chief concern of those being in the audience today. Further, recognizing
and assuming that all of the parties involved at the present time are
responsible people, and have the same end in mind, he noted that personnel
changes from year to year, and assurances which may be given by those
presently involved, unless they are actually in writing and made a part of
the contract, might not be binding on future personnel in the responsible
positions in years to come.
For thIS reason, the MinisterIal Union requests that a clause be
included in the contract, which would in fact, prohibit the hawking of beer
in the entire stadium, and Mr. Kent suggested the possible addition to
Condition No.2, Concessions Granted, as follows:
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"---and subject further to the restriction that Concessionaire shall sell
neither beer nor other alcoholic beverages in the stadium by hawkers,
callers and/or criers, it being the intent of this clause that the sale
of beer and/or other alcoholic beverages be confined to stadium areas
other than the stands and aisles therein."
Mro Kent advised of others in the audience desiring to address the
Council, however requested permission for rebuttal if necessary.
Reverend Harry Stief, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, 700 West
South Street, was of the opinion that the development and future of the
community and the City of Anaheim, rests on anyone situation and at this
time, it could very well rest on the resolution of this particular problem.
That to hawk or sell beer in the aisles causes a definite difference in the
atmosphere, attitude, and the influence upoo the patrons of the stadium.
That he realized there would be people in attendance who are going to drink
beer no matter how far they must walk to get it; that there are many however
who do not go to the stadium to drink, but if the beer comes to them, they
are going to participate; that there would be others who could care less
but would be tempted because of the associations; and certainly there are
many all around who definitely feel drinking is not a part of a baseball
game, and by allowing the hawking of beer, those citizens are immediately
placed in an environment w~ich they feel is wrong. That there are many
industries of all types that enjoy tremendous success without liquor, and
children and friends may be taken there without apologies with regard to
the surroundings.
Reverend Stief stated that they, as Ministers. come before the
Council as professional people who do not only know what influences people
for good, but are also able to analyze what influences people in an adverse
way, and if they can assist the Council in making a decision that will be
for the complete and total betterment of our community; it is in that
conviction that theIr people are her~ Leday.
Father Leonard Mazurk, 1922 West La Palma Avenue, Principal,
Servite High School> stated he was very interested in the welfare of the
youth in the entire community and he sincerely believed that unrestrained
selling of alcoholic beverages in the stadium is not for the moral good of
our young people, That such unrestrained selling can and will set a bad
example for our youth and young adults, as they will be the principal patrons
of the stadium and be influenced by what they see about them and by the
conduct of the adults whom they respect. He appealed to the C00ncll Thro~gh
their mutual interest in the youth and young adults of the community, to
choose and deliberate w~sely in this matter.
Mayor Chandler directed the following general statements and
question concerning the control of alcoholic beverages to Father Mazurk,
and to any other members of the audience who intended to speak. The Mayor
stated that he had faith in the Ministerial people in this community to do
what they believe is right, and questioned if they have the same faith in
the Council, to do whatever is required to retain the necessary control for
the good of the community, and also if they had faith in themselves as voters
of the community to elect the kind of people to office who will continue to
~aintain the type of control in the best interest of the community.
Father Mazurk answered, "":' 1. u, 1 v" .
Rabbi Aaron Tofield, Temple Beth Emet, 1770 West Cerritos, stated
therE' are many successful industries in the ci ty operating without alcoholic
verages. That the growth and fame Anaheim has enjoyed has proven it is
cy special kind of city, and because we are a different kind of city,
f It that continued success could be attained by creating a new type of
tm sphere for the f:1 nc of all, whIch COjld ',-rIng addiLlonal fame to our
cOrTml;ni ty.
Rabbi Tofield felt, the fact that Anaheim has no public trans-
or+ation system, should be considered as a very important issue by the
~ouncil in making their final decision,
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Reverend John Saville, Saint Michael s sropal Ch~rch, 311 West
South Street, thanked the City Officials for their time and courtesies
extended. He advised that they feel there is considerable independent
evidence as to the values received by spectators, stadium owners and the
community by the limitations placed on the sale of alcoholic beverages,
whether it be limited by the location of the sale or prohibited entirely.
That he has done considerable research on subject matter and would like to
pass on the following information:
1. Contacted the Dodger management and were assured that they liked their
concession operations and expected to continue in the same manner (no
hawking alcoholic beverages), as they felt it was cleaner and created
a better atmosphere for families, with less incidents of difficulty.
2. Contacted Mr. Eubanks from the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, who
is the legal advisor to the Coliseum Commission (Exhibition Park and
the Los Angeles Coliseum). "fears ago the Coliseum Commission requested
the City of Los Angeles to include the Coliseum in the city's ordinance
against the sale of alcoholic beverages on city property. When the
Sports Arena came into being, they also asked that the policy be extended
to the Arena because they liked the Coliseum operations, and they now
require the tenants of the Sports Arena, at the time they obtain a
license, not to have any alcoholic beverages at all.
That said CommissIon believes that to restrict the sale of beer or
alcoholic beverages does not reduce the income from the conceSSions as
the public will transfer to soft drinks and hot-dogs. That the bringing
in of alcoholic beverages is not a big problem, as anything obvious is
controlled at the gate and the "not so obvious" is not of a quantity to
cause any great difficulty.
3. Contacted Mr. William Nicholas, General Manager of the Los Angeles
Coliseum who advised they like the operation without liquor, as it was
helpful in policing, control and protection of the people.
In comparing the Los Angeles Coliseum and Kezar Stadium in San Francisco,
relative to professional football, there was a greater per capita
expenditure by the fans of the Coliseum viewing professional football,
than those at Kezar Stadium where alcoholic beverages are offered.
4. Contacted Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Officials. Mr. A. G. Anderson,
Pasadena, Assistant Area Administrator for licensing in Southern
California, said the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is opposed In terms
of its admini strati ve procedures the hawking of any alcoholic beverage
In a crowd. The reason f concern being the difficulty of policing
the sale tcJ Tlinors and determining when a person has had "too r~uch",
and for the general public welfare. That concession people are so far
~emoved from the sellers and hawkers that they lack substantial control
over their actions and the hawkers and vendors depend to the greater
2xter.t upon their commissions.
That although the stadium at the Los Angeles County FaIrgrounds did
have a license granting hawking, when a new license was necessitated
by a c10b house, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board insisted upon no
hawki n9.
Hawking is not allowed in Wrigley field, the Sports Arena, the Coliseum,
Gilmore Stadium and Oly~pic Auditorium, nor among parked cars in drIve-~ns;
if selling is allowed, it must be sold from a permanent fixed bar or
counter.
Reverend Saville stated that the Ministerial Union wanted the
Council to know that they have tried to restrain their appeal, and they
take the position that it is not unreasonable to ask that alcoholic beverages
not be hawked in the aisles or in the stands. That they trust the Council
and their concerns, but believe that for the future of our city it would be
well to record that the citizens were overwhelmingly against the hawking of
beer in the Anaheim Stadium, and desired to have such a prohibition set
forth in the contract,
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City Hall, Anaheim, California - COUNCIL MINUTES - March 11, 1965, 2:00 P.M.
Councilm~n Cutton stated he had never been in a major stadium
where beer is hawked, but he understood that of the twenty major stadiums
in the United States, nineteen of them do hawk beer, Dodger Stadium being
the only one that does not.
Mayor Chandler was of the opInIon that the control should be at
the discretion of the people who live in this community, leaving them to
be the guardian of their own public morals at all times.
Mr, Tod Ebbers, Automatic Canteen Company of America, offices at
1430 Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Illinois, stated their position has always
been and will be that they, as concessionaires, will endeavor to do what is
best for the majority of the baseball fans, to give them what they want
within the terms and conditions of the contract. That there are certain
parts of the concession arrangements which deal with the different products
and the sale thereof, one of which was the hawking of beer. Their opinion,
as professional concession operators, is that more control can be maintained
by the sale of this product through vending, rather than by prohibiting vend-
Ing. The fact that in nIneteen out of twenty stadiums, beer is vended and has
been for many years, would indicate that if there was a real problem
created from hawking, that many of these stadiums would have eliminated this
factor voluntarily.
Councilman Schutte asked Mr. Ebbers if he had been led to believe
he could obtain a contract including the hawking of beer.
Mr. Ebbers replied he has not been led on, that it was not an
Issue at all at the time of the preparation of bids; it was an assumption
and a proper one, he believed, because of it being the normal circumstances
under major league baseball stadium concession operations.
Councilman Schutte stated for the record, that he had previously
advised Mr. Ebbers that the inclusion of the hawking of beer was never an
accepted fact, as far as he was concerned.
Councilman Dutton called attention to the fact that on December
2, 1964, the Council awarded the concessionaire contract to Automatic
Canteen Company, on the basis of their bid proposal submitted, which pro-
posal did include the vending of beer. (Councilman Dutton read the Council
Minutes of December 2, 1964, in full).
Councilman Krein agreed that the award had been made, but the terms
of the contract had not been conclusive.
RECESS: Councilman Krein moved for a ten minute recess. Councilman Dutton
seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. 3:25 P.M.
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Chandler called the meeting to order, all members of
the City Council being present.
to make.
Mayor Chandler asked Mr. Ebbers if he had any additional comments
Mr. Ebbers further advised it was their intention at this time,
and they have discussed this with the Liquor Control Board, that when they
applied for their liquor license for Anaheim Stadium Concession operations,
that it will be a conditional license that will not include the hawking of
beer in the stands.
=ouncilman Pebley recalled that at previous discussions the state-
~ent had been made by representative of Automatic Canteen that since the
Alcoholic Beverage Co~trol Board of Southern California has an administrative
licy against the haw~ of beer, that their bid proposal was flexible in
t,is particular area.
=ouncilman Cutton asked Mr. Ebbers if he had made an estimate as
to what effect the elimination of hawking of beer would have on revenues to
+he ity of Anaheim.
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Mr. Ebbers advised that they had made such computations, however,
conditions are different in each stadium, depending on the physical layout
of the stadium, the number of stands, and accessibility to the stands;
that they feel it is possible in Anaheim Stadium that the total gross revenue
could be affected by 8 to 14 percent, but there would be no definite
proof unless the stadium was operated in both manners.
Councilman Pebley suggested that the proposed amendment as read
by the Mayor, be placed in the contract at this time, and at the 1966
municipal election the citizens of Anaheim could decide at the polls whether
they desired to have beer hawked in the aisles and stands.
Councilman Schutte stated that it was obvious beer would not be
hawked at the present time, however he was concerned about the future and
felt the matter should be settled once and for all by a vote of the people, to
avoid becoming a political issue at every councilmanic election.
The,Mayor asked if anyone else wished to address the Council.
Reverend Jack Johnson, Pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church
in Anaheim, advised he was not speaking on behalf of the Ministerial Associa-
tion. In his opinion, there was no reason why there should be any liquor
available at all, but if there must be, he felt that the rights of those
people who would be offended should certainly be protected. That the other
stadiums that have been used as an example, started their operations with
the selling of beer and if they should choose to change their program, they
would no doubt also meet with much opposition.
Reverend Johnson spoke on the following items:
1. It has not been proven that the sale of beer would be good for the youth
in the community.
2. It would be offensive to great many people.
3. It is not a necessary item in the sport of baseball.
4. The Angels now play where there is no beer sold in the aisles.
5. Can very definitely be a safety hazard both inside and outsige of
the ball park and on the way home.
6. We are assuming that all the people want to have liquor. If the citizens
are given an opportunity to vote on this matter, also give them the issue
of, "should there be any kind of liquor at all".
Reverend Tom Pendell, Pastor of the First Methodist Church, 305
East Broadway, stated he made long distance phone calls to various stadiums
to determine if the assumption that all 19 out of 20 stadiums have one
pattern of alcoholic beverage control, is correct, and was advised the
following:
1. Milwaukee Stadium -- Absolutely no hard liquor is sold whatsoever.
2. Connie Mack Stadium, Philadelphia -- Do not have any hard liquor and
do not sell beer on Sundays. Beer stands are separated from other
refreshment stands.
3. Pittsburgh -- Sell no beer nor hard liquor anywhere in the stadium at all.
That they do have faith in their present City Council and faith
in the citizens to elect honorable Councilmen in the future, but feel that
the amendment as proposed by Mr. Kent would solve this particular problem
at this time, rather than becoming an item to be constantly dealt with in
the future.
Councilman Krein asked Mr. Cedric Tallis, of the Angels Ball Club,
if any possible revenues that would be derived from the hawking of beer in
the aisles, might not be offset by the fact that many of the people who
objected would not be paid admissions to the ball game.
Mr. Cedric Tallis, BusIness Manager of the Los Angeles Angels,
office at 2000 State College Boulevard, stated that they in baseball honestly
feel a tremendous responsibll~ty, not only to their fans but to the youth
of the area, That he wa s the originator of the Angel s 'J "knot hol e" youth
group, now totaling 17,500 members up to the age of 16 inclusive; that this
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program makes it possible for these children to attend approximately 25 ball
games each year, and sometimes the program allows them to sit next to the paid
adult in the box seats rather than in a separated section. Last season, the
Angels had 75,000 youth groups as their guests, many of them, church
organi zations.
Tha! the Angels are very concerned about any feature in the opera-
tion of the Anaheim Stadium that could be detrimental in any respect, not
only to the youth, but to the community. That they desire everyone to fully
enjoy themselves at the baseball games, provided it is not at the expense of
some other fan.
Mayor Chandler asked if anyone else wished to address the Council.
Mrs. Barbara McEntee, 218 Broadview Street, Anaheim, mother of six
children and an active church member, addressed the Council advising that
she and her husband feel that as long as the sale of alcoholic beverages
is guarded and can be offered without sale to minors, that they have faith
in whatever decision the Council makes. She stated their family will be
attending the ball games and will not be offended in any way by the sale of
beer in the aisles and stands, as most of the grocery markets and drugstores
and many of the restaurants that they frequent sell alcoholic beverages.
She was of the opinion that the temptation is all around the children and
the lack of parental control leads to law breaking rather than seeing the
sale of beer and the drinking at the ball park; that morals should not be
legislated in our stadium but in our churches and homes.
The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to address the Council.
Mr. Kent stated they did have faith in the City Council but believed
there can be an honest difference of opinion as to what is to the best interest
and welfare of the community, and if the concessionaire begins the season .~
with the hawking of beer, it will be extremely difficult to change his
procedure. He questioned if he was correct in assuming that it is a matter
o record that there will be no hawking of beer during the first year of
the contract. That if this issue is put to the vote of the people, it could
very easily divide the community therefore, would likelo see the condition
Lhat there be no hawking of beer in the sTands and aisles placed in the con-
raC1~.
Mayor Chandler replied that from the remarks made this afternoon,
~e believed they cOuld be reasonably certain there would be no hawking of
oeer in the aisles and stands during the first year of operation.
Councilman Krein asked Mr. Ebbers if he had any objections to
wri :.lng a letter confirming statements made regardir:g hawking of beer
durIng the first season.
Mr. Ebbers felt that under the conditions of the agreement, the
~()uncil already has the control, but if they desired a letter, he would
be willing to confirm his remarks in writIng.
Reverend Stief stated he was willing to believe there would be no
hawking of beer in the 1966-67 season, but on the basis of the contract as
it now stands, questioned if there would be a hearing before the City Council
and notification given to the public before a license could be granted by
the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for the hawking of beer for the 1967-68
season.
Mayor Chandler advised that if an application is made to the
lcor:olic Beverage Control Board for an U 111mi ted license, the City Council
will be notified by the Board, and the Council can then exercise the powers
contained in the contract.
City Attorney Joseph Geisler, fully explained the procedures
followed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board with respect to any appli-
cations received for sale of alcoholic beverages.
Others addressing the Council were Mr. Charles M. Hazzard, 227
North Coffman Avenue -- Stated he has been a registered votor in Anaheim for
22 ears, and when voting for City Councilmen, voted for men who he believed
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would take a moral stand when matters such as this came up. Was very
disappointed that this Council would even consider the peddling of beer
among children.
Mr. Bernard Matt, 701 South Alvy Street -- Expressed the opInIon
that if the management of the Angels Ball Club desires the full cooperation
of the cItlzens of AnaheIm and Orange County, they will not allow the
hawking of beer, because of the deep feoling of opposition expressed.
Reverend Clyde E. Ervin, Pastor, Wesley Methodist Church, 1457
West Romneya Drive, requested that the condition that there shall be no
hawking of beer in the stadium, be made a part of the contract at this time.
Reverend Stanley Herber, 1171 North West Street, Pastor of Free
Methodist Church -- Stated that until very recently he h~d no knowledge
that the matter presently before the Council was even being considered.
That the reason there are contracts, charters and church rules and regula-
tions, is because we don't trust each others' judgement fully.
Mr. Ralph p. Nichols, 420 North Janss Street, requested further
clarification regarding the vending of beer proposed for addition to the
contract.
Reverend Walter Vernon, Pastor, First Congregational Church of
Anaheim, was concerned about receiving notification from the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board or the City of Anaheim as to the intended sale of
beer in the aisles, in sufficient time to prepare a presentation of protest.
Reverend A. M. Engle, Pastor, First Baptist Church, 701 West
Broadway, was concerned about the proposed provision putting the burden
of proof on the Council that the sale is detrimental to the safety, health and
public welfare, being of the opinion it should be placed on the vendor.
Attorney.
Further discussion was held by the City Council and the City
Councilman Schutte felt there should be a definite statement in
the contract that the concessionaire can not sell beer by hawkers without
first obtaining approval of the City Council, instead of having the cond~tion
in the contract that the Council can prohibit the hawking of beer.
Mayor Chandler was of the opinion that the revision, as proposed
by the City Attorney, did give the Council control of whether or not beer
is hawked in the stadium; that he desired to keep the right to make a deter-
mination at any time and did not want to tie It down to a categorical set
of circumstances.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the City Attorney suggested
the following addition as a continuation of the proposed amendment under
Condition No.9 (d) "It is further understood that before any beer is
hawked in the stands, the City shall conduct a hearing and determine
whether or not such should be prohibited or controlled for the protection of
the health, safety or general welfare of the patrons of the stadium and/or
the citizens of Anaheim."
addition.
The City Council indicated their concurrence to the foregoing
It was moved by Councilman Krein, seconded by Councilman Dutton,
that if such a hearing is to be conducted, that the City Clerk notify
the Ministerial Union, or any other interested person who files a request
for such notification, in ample time for attendance. MOTION CARRIED.
Reverend Saville expressed appreciation to the Council for the
time spent with them this afternoon.
Councilman Krein moved to adjourn. Councilman Schutte seconded
the motion. MOTION CARRIED. (6:30 P.M.)
SIGNED ~)n,~~
Deputy City Clerk
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