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CTIY <X>UNClL OF, THE CTIY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOH.IFNr AGENCY
REXiULAR MEE:I'ING
JULY 5, 1983
The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopnent
Agency met in a regular session 'fuesday July 5, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers.
Rev. Dr. Paul G. Johenk
Michael H. Miller, City Attorney
PRESENT:
ABSEMr :
Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
Councilmen Dring, Hannah
On I.DI'ION by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Mayor Lojeski and carried
Councilmen Dring and Hannah were EXCUSED.
On wrION by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Haltan and
carried the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 15 and
the adjourned and regular meetings of June 21, 1983 were APPROVED.
It was MJVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title
only and the reading in full be waived.
On behalf of the City and the City Council Mayor Lojeski presented
Donald Wright, Operations Cbordinator for the Water Division with
a plaque covering his tenure with the City fran 1950 through 1983.
During Mr. Wright's 33 years with the City he has been Equipnent
. Operator, Pump Operator, Production Foranan, Production Superinten-
dent, Water Field Superintendent, and llDSt recently Operations Coor-
dinator. Mr. Wright expressed appreciation for the recognition.
Council recessed in order to act as the
ARCADIA REDEVE:U)I.MENT AGENCY
PRESENT :
ABSENI' :
Manbers Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
Manbers Dring, Hannah
It was MOVED by Manber Hal tom, seconded by MEmber Pellegrino and carried
'that Manbers Dring and Hannah be EXCUSED.
MEmber Haltan ~OVED, seconded by Manber Pellegrino and carried that the
minutes of June 21, 1983 be APPROVED.
Due to the lack of a quorum to dis'ClSS Itan lc on the agenda, 250 Colo-
rado Place, the matter was continued to JULY 19.
The meeting adjourned to JULY 19.
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LAOOR
NEOJTIATIONS
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HEARING
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Council reconvened.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Tim Murray, President of the Arcadia Police Relief Association. At
the -request of the Arcadia Fire Fighters Association, Arcadia Depart-
ment of Public Works and mEmbers of the American Federation of State
O:>unty Municipal Elnployees, President Murray was acting spokesnan for
lIX.lre than 2/3 of all City anployees. He spoke to the deadlock in labor
negotiations with City managanent. He stated in:.part that the negoti-
ation process for the past eight weeks has been very one sided ...
that anployees are not asking for unreasonable salaries or benefits ...
but are asking for reasonable adjustments ... a fair and equitable
medical Planlat ahreasofnfable cost Withh just c::ov~raget b'l" that anployees I,'
want to reso ve t e d~ erences at t e negot~at~on a e as soon as
possible with an exchange of ideas so a reasonable conclusion can be
reached.
Stephen Silver, with the law fim, Silver-Kreisler, 1428 Second Street,
Santa ~bnica, spoke on behalf of the Arcadia Police Relief Association.
Mr. Silver represents about 90 public anployee organizations throughout
the State and felt the position taken by the anployees, particularly the
Police Association is among the most reasonable and realistic that he ~as
seen in any anployee organization and felt the requests are relatively
minimal and urged the City to resolve the differences to produce a mu-
tually responsible dignified solution.
Paul Barrett, 337 N. Vineyard, Ontario, spoke on behalf of the Arcadia
Fire Fighters' Association stating in part that he was present to reiter-
ate points made by the two previous representatives ... that negotiating
process has been rrore difficult this year than in the past and compared
to other cities bears much of what Mr. Silver pointed out. He asked
Council to seriously consider the logic of the City's finances... not
just tu the General Fund as the only source by which revenue can be pro-
duced for employee wages and benefits but to the City's total resources
in evaluating its financial position ... he hoped an honorable settle-
ment can be attained.
Dan Wilhelm, 3932. Wilshire, Los Angeles, is business representative of
AF'SQrE, Local 2264, The American Federation of State County and Muncipal
Elnployees stated in part that what Mr. Murray brought furth is what the
unicm and manbers subscribe to ... that they, too, are very concerned and
interested in obtaining a reasonable and fair settlanent as soon as possi-
ble ... he felt it would be wi thin Council's province to counsel and ad-
vise those who represent the City at the table so that all City anployees
share equally and profitably in all the benefits that they are entitled
to. He urged Council's assistance to reach basic agreanents as quickly
as possible. .
Mr. Silver pointed out that the entire negotiating team representing the
Police Association was in attendance at this meeting and were prepared to
meet with City officials ... that there are so many people anxious to 1
have. negotiations resolved '" and asked if it be possible to meet this
evenmg. .
Mayor Lojeski responded that in view of the lack of a total O:>uncil and
itEmS scheduled for the closed session - it could not be at this t:ime.
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. LalX)n Avenue, spoke to the negotiating procedures
and. felt that the elected City officials should do the negotiating them-
selves rather than outside negotiators.
CDNSlln' ITEMS
OCHEDULED .public hearing for July 19 for 42 E. Live Oak on an appeal
;J:'egarding conditions of approval of Conditional Use Pennit 83-12.
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APPROVED report on Annual Estimate of Costs uf Operating the Arcadia
Consolidated Lighting District.
AWARDED contract for surface recunstruction of Santa Anita Avenue -
Santa Fe Railroad to (;:;mino Real Avenue to low bidder, Sully-MIller
Contracting Company in amount of $299,310.50. See staff report this
date.
GRANI'ED Conditional Use Pennit 83-11 to allow the uperation of an auto-
zroUve garage at 132 West Las Tunas DrIve. P. C. Res. 1240.
APPROVED proposed tentative Parcel Map ~3-4,
at 607 Rosemarie Drive and 606 Walnut
realignment of lot lines
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AUTHORIZED Subdivision Agreement for tentative Parcel Map 83-5 for a
proposed 4-unit residential condominium project at 428 El Dorado Street.
ALL OF THE AmVE OJNSmr ITDlS WERE APPROVED ON !.OTION BY OJUNCILMAN
PELLEOONO, SEOJNDED BY OJUNCILMAN HALIDl AND CARRIED ON ROIL CALL
\UI'E AS FOLLOWS:
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NOES
ABSENT :
Councilmen Haltan, Pellegrino, Lojeski
None
Councilmen Dring, Hannah
Mr. John Tarazi, President of Jonell Chffilical Products, 14316 East
Arrow Highway, Baldwin Prk has requested the City waive certain devel-
opnent requirements for a 23,760 sq. ft. parcel he owns at 5441 Cogs-
well Road in Chicago Park. Mr. Tarazi, stated in part that they are
proposing to build an 8,000 sq. ft. building on SUbject property...
that due to sane physical conditions of the. water set up for sprinkling
of the building they are requesUng the waiver ... the cost of bringing
in a water line wuuld be approximately $46,000 ... this would make the
construction of the building econanically unfeasible. He explained the
effectiveness of an electronic system in lieu of a sprinkling system.
In response to Councilman Pellegrino's inquiry regarding insurance, Mr.
Tarazi stated in part that he has the same type of operation with the
electronic system in both Baldwin Park and Azusa, which the City and
Fire Department have accepted in lieu of the sprinkling systffil. He
noted that the products they manufacture are not flamnable but are in
the class of canbustible. He further stated that if the Citv SAAS fjt
to put in a water line they would be glad to pay their shareo of the
costs.
Councilman Hal tan opined that the City has always tried to help Fire
Chief Gardner keep an update on fire prevention and he felt to allow
this would be detrimental tu the City's fire prevention program. He
then 1lOVED for denial. 1Ltion did not get a second.
Mayor lDjeski asked for input fran Water Manager, Rubert .Berlien.
The Water lllanager explained there is no water or water line. to the
property... the estimate given to Mr. Tarazi was approximately $50,000
to run a 12" water line to his property ... nonnal City policy is if a
person needs an improvement in the water systffil he pays for whatever
imnrowment it is to serve his property.
Councilman Hal tan could not see another option ... he recalled that
the City had recently received a Class B fire rating and felt this
unique for a City of this size... that there is no guarantee that
this company will occupy the premises forever or that they will always
manufacture the same product... he felt the City has to have a high
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1777
AOOPrED
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ORDINANCE
ID. 1778
AOOPTED
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REOOLurION
ID. 5108
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standard in that area for future development.
James D:>rr, 65 Le Roy Avenue, architect for Mr. Tarazi advised on the
potentials and alternatives to the proposals.
Councilman Pellegrino MOVED, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried
to continue the matter to the JULY 19 regular Council meeting at ~bich
time staff and Mr. T,u'azi' s architect will have additional input.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1777, entitled: "AN ORDINANCi:: OF
THE CI'IY COUNCIL OF TIlE CI'IY OF ARCADIA AMENDING S:ECrION 2710 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE DESIGN OF THE SEAL OF THE CI'IY
OF ARCADIA."
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It w.lS MOVED by COlU1cilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1777 be
AOOPrED .
AYES
IDES
ABSENT :
Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Lujeski
None
Councilmen Dring, Hannah.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1778, entitled: "AN ORDlNAi'lCE OF
THE CI'IY COUNCIL OF THE CI'IY OF ARCADIA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF
CHAPTER 5, PART 2, DIVISION 3, OF ARTICLE VII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING SERVICE LATERAL AND METER CHARGES."
It v.as ~DVED by Councilman Haltom, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1778 be
AOOPTED .
AYES
IDES
ABSENT :
Councilmen Haltan, Pellegrino, Lojeski
None
Councilmen Dring, Hannah
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5108, entitled: "A REOOLurION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CI'IY OF ARCADIA URGING THE CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
CONSTRUCT NOISE BARRIERS AIDNG ROmE 210 WITHIN THE CI'IY OF ARCADIA."
It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Haltom
and carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5108
be AOOPrED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT :
Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
None
Councilmen Dring, Hannah
Directed staff to prepare for the next regular meeting JULY 19 a
resolution to go forth to the Board of Supervisors, particularly
Supervisor Schabarum, and to the Department of CorrectionS in Sacra-
mento stating the City's unanimous position in regards to no prison
in the area.
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Mayor Lojeski adjourned the meeting in honor of a personal friend,
Haze Wallace who was a thirty-five year resident of Arcadia. He
passed away at Methodist Hospital a week ago yesterday. Haze v.as 59
and is survived by his wife, Pat, two daughters, Debi Wallace and
Chris Mead, son-in-law James !.lead, granddaughter, Kathryn Marie Mead
all from this area and a brother John G. Wallace of Scottsdale, Ari-
zona. Haze was born in Detroit, Michigan and he came to Pasadena
area at the age of 5, graduated from South Pasadena High School in
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1941 and attended the University of Washington. Haze and his wife,
Pat were rrn.rried in 1948, built a hane in Arcadia and lived there
until the present time. As a couple they have been extranely active
in all cannunity endeavors including all phases of P.T.A., the Camper-
)0, ;) ship Program and Sister City Ccmnission. Haze was Vice President in
charge of sales for an Australian owned canoanv. Private entanl:ment
was at Mountainview Mausoleun. A marorial service was held last Friday
at" 2:00 p.m. at The Church of The Good Shepherd with Chaplain Paul .
Johenk officiating.
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ADJOUFINMENT
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The meeting recessed to a ClDSED SESSION to discuss labor negotiations
- reconvened and adjourned at 9:30 p.m. to a CLa3ED SESSION Monday
July 6 a1; 6:00 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations.
ATI'EST :
City Clerk
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