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INVOCATION
M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 5, 1988
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular
session April 5, 1988 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council
Chamber.
Mr. Jack Miller, Reader of the First Church of Christ, Scientist
PLEDGE OF~City Clerk Christine Van Maanen
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
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APPROVAL
(Mar.15,
1988)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES~t was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht
READ BY and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and
TITLE ONLY that the reading in full be waived.
CLOSED
SESSION
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^ r (Mod.
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!J ~ 145 E.
, '\ St.Joseph)
(APPROVED
On MOTION by
and CARRIED,
APPROVED.
Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 15, 1988 were
CITY ATTORNEY
~The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and the City Council met in a CLOSED
SESSION this evening pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c) to
discuss litigation that the Agency may initiate. Also a CLOSED SESSION
was held pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the
existing eminent domain case of ARA VB. Jackson and Rentype.
PRESENTATIONS
John Harbicht, Commissioner for American Youth Soccer Organization,
Region II, known as the Arcadia Region, 164 McKinley Avenue, Monrovia,
stated, in part, that the Region has had ~ dynamic program last year
and a major fund raiser. AYSO would like to put these monies back into
the community and made a presentation in the amount of $3,000 to the
City for field maintenance at the City Hall Field. On behalf of the
City Council, Mayor Gilb and Recreation Director Jerry Collins accepted
the check with appreciation.
Consideration of Modification MM-88-00l for a proposed industrial
building to be on a lot containing 8,000 square feet in lieu of the
minimum 15,000 square feet required and a modification for 8 parking
spaces in lieu cr the required 9 spaces at 145 E. St. Joseph Street
(Steven Jones, owner/developer).
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The M-l (Planned Industrial District) zone requires that every industrial
site have a lot area of not less than 15,000 square feet. However, the
City Council may approve an industrial development on a lot of less area
where a hardship by reason of surrounding developments, location or
configuration is clearly demonstrated. The Planning Department finds
that there is a hardship by reason of adjacent developments and that
the proposed 8 parking spaces will adequately serve this type of develop-
ment. Also, while the architectural style of this proposed development
is different from the adjacent developments, the mass and form are compat-
ible and visually harmonious, and the quality of the architectural treat-
ment meets the City's Architectural Design Review criteria and is con-
sistent with other new developments in this M-l area.
Steven Jones, 257 N. Highland Place, Monrovia, stated, in part, that he
is the owner/developer of this property. It will be a one-business
enterprise and will contain his business known as Glass Connection. He
further explained that there were fairly new buildings on each side of
his property so it was not possible to expand in order to have a larger
piece of property. In answer to a question from Councilmember Chandler,
he explained that most of his business was in the field; he works generally
with contractors so there is not a large number of,customers who actually
come to his place of business.
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Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open.
Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, said she thought this was a
reasonable request and should be approved by Council. At the same time
she noted that the Council agenda packet had not been available at the
Library that day.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht
and CARRIED that the public hearing be CLOSED.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council finds that
Modification MM-88-00l at 145 E. St. Joseph St. would secure an
appropriate improvement, prevent an unreasonable hardship due to the
adjacent developments and promote uniformity of development and that
it be APPROVED, subject to the conditions set forth in staff report
dated April 5, 1988.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
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PUBLIC \I' Consideration to record a Notice of Merger in accordance with Arcadia
HEARING - Municipal Code Section 9111.7 at 12, 16 and 20 N. Third Avenue, and'
NOTICE OF 301 and 315 E. Huntington Drive (Souplantation Restaurant site) with-
MERGER drawn from agenda because the escrow between Mr. Sturniolo (Derby
(SOUPLANTA- Restaurant) and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency has not closed.
TION) This was continued to April 19, 1988.
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Apr.19)
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, presented two petitions to the
Council. First, was one asking the Arcadia City Council to pass an
ordinance similar to ones from Palos Verdes and Fullerton which concern
house parties which, at some point, need supervision from the Police
Department. The second petition was one asking that City Council pass
an ordinance setting up a Drug Council in Arcadia possibly composed of
local pharmacists, doctors and concerned citizens. Mrs. Hofer further
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thought the City telephone bills should be checked to ascertain if any
976 calls were being made from City Hall, the Police and Fire Departments.
Mayor Gilb then referred to Mrs. Hofer's "Fawn Hall" speech on March 23
to the Arcadia Business Association regarding a letter from the County
which could not be located at City Hall and, upon investigation, found
that the letter had been misdirected to Monrovia, then to Alhambra and
finally arrived at Arcadia on March 25, two days after Mrs. Hofer's speech.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
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MINUTE l/' On MOTION by Member Harbicht,
APPROVAL the Minutes of the Meeting of
(Mar. 15,
1988)
(APPROVED)
5c.
DESIGN
REVIEW
(145 E.
St.
Joseph)
(APPROVED)
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5d.
DERBY
DDA
AGREEMENT
Amendment
No. 1
(APPROVED)
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seconded by Member Young and CARRIED,
March 15, 1988 were APPROVED.
Design Review for construction of a one-story 4,275 square foot office/
warehouse building at 145 East St. Joseph Street. The design features
are set forth in staff report dated AprilS, 1988. In reply to a question
from Councilmember Lojeski, staff said that the owner was aware that he woul,
have to sign an Owner's Participation Agreement.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Chandler
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Design Review for 145 E. St.
Joseph Street be APPROVED with the conditions that the project comply with
all Zoning and Building Codes as established or modified by the City; that
the property owner comply with the departmental requirements; that the
property owner execute an Owner Participation Agreement and that the Design
Review be in effect for one year per Resolution ARA-126.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
The January 5, 1988 Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) between
the Agency and Derby Restaurant calls for completion of the three basic
activities by April 25, 1988: a) construct a new parking lot north of the
restaurant; b) demolish the office building west of the restaurant;
c) construct improvements in the adjacent former Third Avenue and along
Huntington Drive. The Derby has already begun construction of the new
parking lot to the north and has demolished the office building to the
west, but has requested a time extension for completion of the balance
of the former Third Avenue and Huntington Drive improvements.
It was then MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency APPROVE Amendment Number 1 to the January 5, 1988 DDA by and
between the Derby Restaurant and Agency extending the construction
schedule for Huntington Drive and the former Third Avenue improvements
until August 25, 1988. All other terms and conditions of the DDA are
to remain in effect.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
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DESIGN
REVIEW
(North
Side
,:En t ry
Side
Drive)
(APPR~ED)
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ADJOURNMENT
(April 19,
1988)
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FINAL MAP
45532
(1520-
1526 S.
Baldwin
Ave.)
7b.
FINAL MAP
45634
,.., \ (900-902
\ N.First
Ave.)
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, ,WORK
/::. ACCEPTED
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I.( 615)
7d.
~ADVERTISE
()J FOR BIDS
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4,\~ 640 & 641)
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fl EXERCISE
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Design Review for the North Side Project entry drive landscaping.
The details of this Design Review are set forth in staff report dated
April 5, 1988.
It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency APPROVE
the Landscaping Plans as submitted for the North Side public entry drive
and Parcel 3 entry drive subject to minor modifications as required by
Public Works.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
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The meeting adjourned to April 19, 1988, 7:00 p. m.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED Final Map No. 45532 for a proposed 18-unit residential
condominium at 1520-1526 South Baldwin Avenue filed by Loren Phillips
and Associates on behalf of James Lee, owner/developer of the subject
site.
APPROVED Final Map 45634 for a 10-unit condominium project at 900-902
N. First Avenue filed by Gilbert Engineering on behalf of Irene Carrouche,
owner/developer of the subject site.
ACCEPTED the work and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of
the contract with Raymor Electric for construction of underground
electrical services - first alley South of Huntington Drive (Santa Anita
Avenue to Second Avenue) Job No. 615. The project is funded by Community
Development Block Grant Funds and is a part of Underground Utilities
District No. 11.
APPROVED plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to
advertise for bids for the removal and reconstruction of asphalt concrete
parking lots in Parking District I, including construction of landscaped
islands and automatic sprinkler system and slurry seal of the existing
Parking District II parking lot. The estimated cost of this project
is $87,960 which will be funded from Community Development Block Grant
Funds. The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
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APPROVED final Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the formation of the
Foothill Transit Zone.
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HEARING
SCHEDULED
(May 3,
1988)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1881
(ADOPTED)
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8b.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5408
(ADOPTED)
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SCHEDULED for May 3, 1988 a public hearing on an appeal of Planning
Commission's approval of Tentative Map No. 46221 for a 6-10t single-
family residential subdivision at 1109-1127 S. Sixth Avenue.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER
HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE
AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
CITY ATTORNEY
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Ordinance No. 1881, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING
THE SETBACK REGULATIONS AND BUILDING HEIGHT REGULATIONS AND REWORDING THE
PARKING AND DRIVEWAY REGULATIONS IN THE R-O, R-l AND R-M ZONES".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1881 be and
it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES;
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None'
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 5408, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
"CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSED LEGISLATION FOR
CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION TO LINE PORTIONS OF THE ALL AMERICAN CANAL
AND THE COACHELLA BRANCH (HR 3988)".
\ It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Chandler
o and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5408 be and it
~C\~ is hereby ADOPTED.
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f\' AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8c.
CLAIM
OF 1.
KINCADE
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On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of I. Kincade was
DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers
None
None
Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
MATTERS FROM STAFF
Mr. Kinnahan noted that the City had formerly leased the Acapulco
parking lot to the Acapulco Restaurant which is now closed. Mr. Trilca
has in the past parked on the Santa Fe lot and has been inquiring about
leasing the Acapulco lot. Mayor Gilb said Mr. Trilca was interested in
the Acapulco building also, possibly to replace with another building.
Perhaps that small piece of property could be leased out until the City
decides what to do with it. It would then be maintained ... it could be
on a month-to-month basis. Councilmember Lojeski said he would favor that
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and in addition mentioned the connecting parcel which belongs to
Santa Fe has some old cut-up branches and wondered if the City could
get Santa Fe to clean up the branches and debris ... it is a fire
hazard. It was the consensus of Council that the lot in question be
leased on a month-by-month basis.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Initiated a discussion with the Councilmembers on the advisability of
making the City Clerk position an appointive one rather than elective
as it is at the present time. The City Clerk would be appointed by the
City Council. This would have to be approved by a vote of the electorate.
The advantages of this action and the possibility of placing it on the
ballot in 1989, thereby making it effective in 1992, were discussed.
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It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff bring back
to Council at the next Council meeting in the form of a resolution a
proposal to make the City Clerk position an elective one with the matter
to be placed on the ballot in April 1989.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
Mayor Gilb suggested that at the same time the City Charter could be
reviewed and updated where necessary.
"Adjourned the meeting in memory of a personal friend of his and his
family -- Jean LeVay. Jean was born on December 25, 1919 and passed
away this past April 3 which was Easter Sunday. She lived with her
husband at 635 Gloria Road. Jean was born in Great Neck,N. Y. and
moved to Arcadia in 1954. She was very active in community affairs in
the City including the Sierra Guild, Children's Hospital, Highland Oaks
Garden Club, Thrift Shop, the Arboretum and she also served on many of
our election boards and helped Christine Van Maanen, our City Clerk, with
the various elections. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Jean is survived by her husband, Thurston, four sons and two grandsons.
I had the pleasure of working many years ago for the City of Arcadia and
the Recreation Department and it was my first acquaintance with the LeVay
family... working with the four sons who at that time were living across
the street from Highland Oaks School. Memorial services will be held at
the Church of the Good Shepherd on April 10 at 2:00 p. m. Contributions
may be sent to the Cancer Society or the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Arcadia will just be a sadder place without Jean's happy face in the
community. She will be greatly missed."
"I would like to close the meeting tonight in memory of Jack Meyhew. Jack
Meyhew was born in New York City in 1917 and passed away March 25, 1988
at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. I don't think there was a person in
town who did more for the community than Jack Meyhew during his active
days. He owned a liquor store called the Hat Rack but he was very in-
volved with the business of people down on Baldwin Avenue and also with
the athletic programs at Arcadia High School. He was a big booster of
the Arcadia School District and he was always working for many community
activities. Mr. Meyhew was a Rotarian and he belonged to many organiza-
tions. He really gave of himself to this community. He was in the
hospital with emphysema for about five weeks before he passed away.
Memorial services were held at the Glasser Miller Chapel on March 29, 1988
at 1:00 p. m.; there was a private internment. He is survived by his
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wife, Ethel and his children and grandchildren. Jack moved down to
Balboa Island about two or three years ago. I have a home down there
and I made him the Mayor of Balboa Island. He used to go around and
check up on all the property and he would go to all the City Council
meetings in Newport Beach and come back and tell everybody on Balboa
Island what was going on. He was very, very involved down there and he
was really a good man and I don't think he drove a car after he moved
down there because he said he didn't have any place to go except on
his bicycle. Jack was a great supporter of this community and he really
will be missed because he used to come back all the time to all the
parties and everything that was going on in the community. He supported
everything as did Ethel. So I would now like to close this meeting
finally for Jack Meyhew."
GILB
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Announced that a reception will be held for retiring City Clerk
Christine Van Maanen on April 28, 1988 from 5:00 to 8:00 p. m. at
the Arcadia House for all those in the community and an announcement
will be made in the local press.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., April 19, 1988 in the
(Apr.19,1988 Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and
7:00 p.m.) any CLOSED SESSION, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, litigation
and evaluation of properties.
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Christine Van Maanen,' City Clerk
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