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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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INVOCATION
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PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
KOLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
WAIVE FULL
READING OF
ORD. & RES.
HEARl NG
Sale of Fifth
& Huntington
to Larmor Dev,
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 16, 1983
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agnecy met in a
regular session Auqust 16, 1983 at 7:30 p.m, in the City Hall
Council Chamber.
Rev. Gladys Johnson, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Mrs. Marilyn Daleo
PRESENT: Councilmen Drin9, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
ABSENT: Councilman Hannah
On MOTION by Councilman Pellegrino, and seconded by Councilman Haltom
and carried Councilman Hannah was EXCUSED.
On MOTION by Councilman Haltom, seconded oy Councilman pellegrino and
carried the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of August 4
were APPROVED. Councilman Dring abstained as he was absent from said
meeting.
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It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and
carried that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and
the reading in full be WAIVED.
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE AGENCY
Proposed sale of Agency owned land at the southwest corner of Fifth
Avenue and Huntington Drive to Larmor Development Company for an office
building. it was noted by staff that the executed Disposition and De-
velopment Agreement, along with a $00,000 Letter of Credit as required
were part and parcel of the material submitted to the Agency. The pro-
visions of the DDA were all set forth in a staff report this date, Lar-
mor would pay the Agency ~l ,525,000 for the 97,265 sq. ft parcel and
would construct a 40,000 sq. ft. quality office building on the site
with Ihe Agency to have the right of tenant approval, Total estimated
time to occupancy would be 18 months from this date [August 16, 1983].
Should the Agency not be able to accomplish the acquisition of the pri-
vate parcel or the Note payoff the Agency would refund the Good faith
Deposit and the DDA would be terminated with no liability to the Agency.
Benefi.ts to be derived were enumerated - estimated annual tax increment
would be about.$30,000 - about $3500 in business license fees and utili-
ty users tax ... there will be approximately 175 employees working in
the fac i1 ity.
Mayor/Chairman Lojeski declared the hearinq open and James Nantais,
Vice President of Larmor Development Company, 1475 S. State College
Boulevard, Anaheim, Ca. said in part that the facility will be a three
story concrete structure ~ parking for about 184 cars which wou1d'amount
to 4 vehicles per thousand sq. ft. of net rentable area, There will
be a central atrium and heavily landscaped. The principals of the Com-
pany are George Dickinson, Chairman of the Board, Michael Moore, Presi-
dent, Secretary Marjorie Ann Moore.
Lon Bike, 3617 W. McArthur, Santa Ana, projected slides which lndica-
ted the type of building antiCipated.
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A R A
RESOLUTION
NO. 71
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A R A
RESOLUTION
NO. 72
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NO. 51 ~O
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RESOLUTION
NO, 5121
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No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Council/Member Dring, seconded by Council/Member Pellegrino and carried.
Member Dring presented and read the title of ARA Resolutuon No. 71
entitled:. "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAKING
ENVIRONMENTAL rINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED UISPOSITION AND DE-
8ELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WITH LARMOR
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A 97,265 SQUARE
FOOT PARCEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST HUNTINGTON AND SOUTH FIFTH,
IN THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT."
and MOVED for the adoption of said Resolution. Motion seconded by
Member Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
NOES : None
ABSENT: Member Hannah
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Member Dring presented and read the title of ARA Rresolution No. 72
entited: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION TO ~E RECEIVED BY
IHE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO A DISPOSITION AND DEVEL-
OPMENT AGREEMENT BY THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WITH LARMOR UE-
VELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A 97,265 SQUARE FOOT
PARCEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST HUNTINGTON AND SOUTH FIFTH IN
, THE CENTRAL KEDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: APPROVING THE PROPOSED SALE OF SAID
KEAL PROPERTY AND THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PERTAINING
THERETO: AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID DIS-
POSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT."
and MOVED for the adoption of said Resolution. Motion seconded by
Member Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES : Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
NOES : None
ABSENT: Member Hannah
Councilman Dring presented and read the title of Resolution No. b120
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
MAKING ENVIRONMENT FINDINGS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WITH LARMOR
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A 97,265 SQUARE
FOOT PARCEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EAST HUNTINGTON AND SOUTH FIFTH
IN THE CENTRAL KEDEVELOPMENT PROJECT"
and MOVED for the adoption of said Resolution. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES : Councilmen Drin9, Haltom, Pellegrino, LOjeski
NOES : None
ABSENT: Councilman Hannah'
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Councilman Dring presented and read the title of Resolution No, 521
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION TO BE RE-
CEIVED BY THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO A DISPOSITION
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WITH
LARMOR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR THE SALE AND UEVELOPMENT OF A 97,265
SQUARE FOOT PARCEL AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER UF EAST HUNTINGTON AND SOUTH
FIFTH IN THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: APPROVING THE PROPOSED
SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY: AND APPROVING THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOP-
MENT AGREEMENT PERTAINING THEREO"
and MOVED for the adoption of said Resolution. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pelleqrino and carried on roll call vote as follows:
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1 ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
RELOCATION
CONSULTANT
APPROVED
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call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
None
Councilman Hannah
COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
Members Uring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
Member Hannah
Un MOTION by Member Pellegrino, seconded by Member Haltom and carried
Member Hannah was EXCUSED.
Un MOTION by Member Haltom, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carried
the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of August 4 were
APPROVED. Member Dring did not vote as he was absent on said date.
On May 26, 1983 staff was authorized to solicit proposals for both
Property Mana~ement and Relocation Consultants. After review of the
Property Management proposals it was recommended by staff that the
existina Finance and Economic Department staff continue to administer
that function and that a consultant not be retained, However, recom-
mendation was made for the retention of a Relocation Consultant over
a two year period. Terms of a proposed contract were estimated as
tollows:
Preparation of Relocation Plant
Kelocation Assistance/Implementation
Annual update/evaluation 1984
Sub-total
Contin~ency for unanticipated needs
Total
$ 5,000
33,000
500
$3H,500
2,000
$40,500 [2 years]
It was MOVED by Member Pellegrino, seconded by Chairman Lojeski and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency approve Reloca-
tion Services with Port and Flor; that the Agency Chairman be author-
ized to execute the agreement in form approved by the Agency General
Counsel and that staff and the consultant be authorized to proceed
with the preparation of a draft Relocation Plan for consideration.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Pellegrino, Lojeski
Member Haltom
Member Hannah
At the Agency meeting of May 26, 1983 staff was authorized to solicit
proposals from possible financial consulting firms with underwriting
experience, After reviewin9 the requested proposals staff recommended
the firm of Miller and Schroeder Municipals, Inc, ,and. noted in detail
the services to be provided and explained why the Agency needs such an
advisor at this time ,., and further that this firm has offered to 00
this for free ,.. if bonds are sold as a result of their work they are
then paid a fee for the bond issue only,
Member Dring submitted that in his opinion the Agency should not be
putting out industrial bonds, revenue development bonds, etc ". it
eats into the tax base ... it isn't right for the A~ency to be doing
it and there aren't any projects currently outstanding for that pur-
pose now. He noted that the Larmor project didn't require bonds. He
urged the Agency not to approve this particular proposal. He said he
was not casting aspersions on the recommended firm,
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LERTIFICATE/
COMPL ETI ON
610-618 N,
Santa An ita
To' be
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JT/PWS
AGREEMENT
APPROVED
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Jim Iverson, 505 Loma Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, senior partner of
Miller and Schroeder, said in part that his proposal is standard for
his industry". they represent about 25 redevelopment agencies in the
State and have probably done more tax allocation financing than any
other underwriter in the country, He emphasized that they are not paid
unless they successfully sell bonds for a specific project.
It was MOVED by Chairman Lojeski, seconded by Member Pellegrino that
the Agency approve a contract with Miller and Schroeder in form approved
by the General Counsel and that staff be authorized along with the consul-
tant to proceed with the preparation of a financial study.
Roll call vote revealed a tie vote as follows:
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AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Pellegrino, Lojeski
Members Dring, Haltom
Member Hannah
Staff advised that the Bowden project at 610-618 N. Santa Anita Avenue
is now 1n complete compliance with terms and conditions set forth in
the agreement and that the Certificate of Completion has been prepared.
Whereupon it was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Chairman Lojeski
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Agency certify that
the rehabilitation, development and construction of said property has
'been satisfactorily performed and completed; that such development and
construction is in compliance with the project's respective aqreement
and that the Chairman be authorized to execute the Certificate of Com-
pletion on behalf of the Agency. LCertificate to be recorded and re-
turned to the Agency].
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Members Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
None
Member Hannah
The Agency adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION following this meeting and
then ,to SEPTEMBER 6, 1983,
COUNCIL RECONVENED.
In 1978 the Arcadia Public Library joined the Metropolitan Cooperative
Library System ... membership in which entitled resident5 to borrow
library materials free from 27 public libraries in the Los Angeles
County area. A new Joint Powers'Agreement has been prepared. Reasons
for this were set forth in the Librarian's report dated July 22, 1983.
The fee for the membership is $3000 per year and will remain the same.
It was MOVED by Louncilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino
and carried on roll call vote as follows that the new MCLS Joint Powers
Agreement be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk in form approved by
the City Attorney. .
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AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
None
Councilman Hannah
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, referred to Planning Commission
Text Amendment 83-4 relating to the second unit housing within R-M,
R-O and R-l single family zones upon granting a conditional use permit.
He felt this such an important issue that Council should spend a great
deal of time studying it and then make a decision as to which way it
would want it to go and then ask the Planning Commission to implement
it that way... He felt the public interest is not being served. He
asked Council to hold the public hearing far into the future and that
Council make its own decisions.
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HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
SEPT, 20
I SEPT. 6
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SEPT. 6
SEPT. 6
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Councilman Haltom was not in agreement with the manner in which this was
handled at the Commission meeting and said in part that this may be an
issue for the ballot at the next election because it is State mandated
and there are many people who would like their parents to live where
they could look after them ... they may not be able to afford a rest
home ... he said he intends to pursue this.
Mary Young, 1279 Oakglen, recalled that when she attended the White
House Conference on Aging the problem of housing for seniors was very
hiqh on the agenda. She is a firm believer in R-l zoning but felt this
should be looked at very carefully. She felt the units should be oc-
cupied by parents, to other elderly people and the handicapped ... the
Commission should be able to work out a feasible plan. She noted there
are many pool houses and second houses that are being rented... that
these should be for parents.
Don Wilson, Real Estate representative for Atlantic Richfield Company,
spoke regarding their service station at the northeast corner of Baldwin
and Las Tunas which was recently before Council due to some violations.
He noted that all of those have been corrected and invited Council to
the station to see what they have done. He acknowledged that they had
proceeded without regard tor the city ordinances. Staff felt that ARCO
should generate the text amendment as it will benefit them.
Jim Speer, 300 W. Glenoaks Place, Glendale, said in part that as manager
of the MP&G outfit they have endeavored to help the station become fi-
nancially stable '" that it is now a total self-service operation. He
noted the items which have been removed and the new practice of selling
them.
During the consideration it was determined that ARCO would generate the
Text Amendment and that during the interim staff would abate code com-
pliance procedures pending the adoption of the text amendment.
The statiion 'Franchisee would be oermitted to continue selljnq their items
during this time. This was so MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by
Councilman Pellegrino and carried on roll call vote as follows~
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
None
Councilman Hannah
Bill Connolly, 21 S. First Avenue, spoke to ways in which the Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency could accomplish what they want by more direct ac-
tion. He referred tO'specific lnstances which would also benefit a
potential developer.
CONSENT ITEMS
SCHEDULED public hearing for SEPTEMBER 20 on Planning Commission Text
Amendment 83-4 relating to second unit housing in R-M, R-O and R-l
Single Family Zones upon the granting of a Conditional Use ~ermit.
SCHEDULED public hearing for ~EPTEMBER b on Precise Plan Review 83-1
for the expansion of an existing restaurant located at 233 E.Huntinq-,
ton Drive within Commercial Planned Development Zone-l.
SCHEDULED public hearing on the APPEAL filed from a condition of the
Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow
operation of a delicatessen/restaurant at 651 W. Duarte Road. SEPT. 6.
SCHEDULED public hearing on the APPEAL filed concerning modifications
qranted for a tennis court at 284 Arbolada. SEPT. 6.
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'TRACT NO,
42668
Time ext.
1:. 'I(,~ WORK
{; ACCEPTANCE
pI t6
ADVERTISE
VFOR BIDS
f RAY~10ND
, BASIN
I' % JUDGMENT
f. EQU IPMENT
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PURCHASE
TELEPHONE
SYSTEM
APPROVED
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1779
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5110
ADOPTED
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APPROVED request for a six month time extension for Tract No. 42668 for
a proposed 9 unit residential condominium at 1039-1049 W.Fairview Avenue,
ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the con-
tract with Rieco, Inc., in the resurfacing of tennis courts at the
Baldwin Avenue Reservoir and Camino Grove School - Job No. 540.
APPROVED plans and specifications and AUTHORIZED advertising for bids
Tor traffic striping and pavement markings - Job No, 549. Bids to be
opened September 13.
APPROVED proposed modification of the Raymond Basin Judgment. It would
form a new Board to replace the State Department of Water Resources as
Watermaster in the Raymond Basin and would make several major changes in
the Judgment to allow the Basin to be operated in a more efficient manner.
APPROVED and APPROPRIATED $2,937.27 for the purchase of seven Hazardous
material cabinets as requested by the Safety Consultant. The bid of
$2,937,27 from The Suppliers of Buena Park was accepted. Funds in the
Capital Outlay Fund FY 83-84.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY ~OUNCILMAN
DRING, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN PELLEGRINO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE
AS I-OLLOWS:
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NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
None
Councilman Hannah
Discussion ensued on the new telephone system for City Hall. During
this consideration Donald J. Bushor, Management Consultant, responded
to questions. His report dated July 22 indicated that last year the
City spent some $83,000 for communication expenses, Of that amount
$33,000 was the cost of making calls [USAGE] and $50,000 was paid for
lines and hardware [EQUIPMENT]. The new system will incorporate fea-
tures which will reduce the USAGE expense. Ownership of the system will
establish fixed costs for equipment immediately and assist in the control
of future usage costs. These two controls will prevent the possibility
of additional 24% increases each year and will thus save approximately
$20,000 per year.
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Council authorize the issuance
of the Request for Bids for a new City Hall telephone system as prepared
bv the COM Consultants.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
None
Councilman Hannah
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1779 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA REPEALING SECTION 3221.22 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE SPEED LIMIT ON SAN ~ARLOS ROAD BETWEEN FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
AND ORANGE GROVE AVENUE".
It was ~10VED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Pellegrino and I
carried on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1779 be and it ;
is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
None
Councilman Hannah
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5110, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR VAROUS POSITIONS OF
GENERAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1983-84 AND 1984-85".
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5115
1 ADOPT:Y
RESOLUTION
NO, ~1l6
CARRIED OVER
SEPT. 6
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5117A
CARRIED OVER
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Cable
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It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Mayor Lojeski and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5110 be and
is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
Councilman Dring
Councilman Hannah
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No, 5115, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS
WITHIN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 1983-84 AND
1984-85" .
It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Mayor Lojeski and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5115 be and
it is hereby ADOPTED,
AYES
NOES :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Haltom, Pellegrino, Lojeski
Councilman Dring
Councilman Hannah
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5116, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITIONS OF
POLICE SERGEANT, POLICE AGENT, AND POLICE OFFICER rOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1983-84 AND 1984-85,"
It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Mayor,Lojeski and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5516 be and it
is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Pellegrino, Lojeski
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
Councilman Hannah
TI E VOTE
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of resolution No. 5117A, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITIONS OF
FIRE CAPTAIN, FIRE ENGINEER, FIREFIGHTER ASSIGNED AS FIRE PREVENTION
SPECIALIST AND FIREFIGHTER ASSIGNED AS PARAMEDIC, AND FIREFIGHTER, FOR
THE FISCAL YEARS 1983-84 AND 1984-85."
It was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Mayor LOjeski and
carried on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5117A be and
it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES ;
ABSENT:
Councilmen Pellegrino, Lojeski
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
Councilman Hannah
TI E VOTE
Council received the staff report of the current status of Group W
Cable television and reference was made to the fact that the southern
part of the City still does not have service. The City Attorney will
examine the contract in terms of default provisions.
Mayor Lojeski explained his conversation with ~upervisor Schabarum ...
1] concerning the possibility of obtaining the train station site for
the Historical Commission. The Supervisor is awaiting receipt of a com-
munication which may change the position of the Director of the Arboretum,
Also, the concern of the neighbors in the vicinity about the growth of
weeds on the rear of the parking lot of the location. 2] the condition
of the greens on the golf course ... it may take some time to correct
the situation caused by personnel unfamiliar with the proper feed, and
3] the status of the prison site is totally in the hands of the State
and it is hoped it will not be placed near the City.
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Councilman Dring asked about the input from the School District on its
needs for an auditorium should one be constructed. He was advised that
,this was requested following a study session on the feasibility of a
new Civic Center at which time the retention of a consultant was author-
ized ... Staff is now preparing a Request for Proposals for consultant.
Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and adjourned at 9:35 p.m,
to 7 p.m. september b, 1983 ln memory of:
Bernard J. Ridder, former publisher of the Foothill Inter-City News-
papers and the Pasadena star News, was truly a civic leader whose career
spanned a lifetime in the newspaper business. Mr. Ridder was born in 1
New York City in 1913, and worked on family newspapers in St, Paul and
Duluth, Minnesota; Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Grand Forks, North Dakota,
before becoming published of the Journal of Commerce in 1946.
He served as publisher of the Star News from 1956 to 1974, and as a res-
ident of Pasadena, his civic involvement included: Pasadena Tournament
of Roses, Pasadena Foundation for Medical Research, Trustee and Vice
President of Boys Republic of California, Director of Pasadena Chamber
of Commerce, Director of San Gabriel Valley Boy Scouts, and Director of
United way. He was also a noted breeder and owner of champion race
horses and was a tounder of the Oak Tree Racing Association. He is
survived by his wife, Georgia, , sons and several grandchildren.
and
Roscoe David Browne who passed away August 14, 1983 was born in Atlanta,
Georgia, August 5, 1921. He attended John Muir Technical High School
and Pasadena City College. He graduated from the University of Southern
Calif~rnia and his graduate work was done at the Claremont Graduate School
and at U.S.C.
Mr. Browne served in the U. S. Navy Medical Corps from 1942 through 1945
and began his teaching career at the Paradis Canyon School in La Canada,
California. He began teaching in the Arcadia/Monrovia School System in
September, 1953, From 1957 until 1961 he served as principle at the Third
Avenue School in Monrovia and at Bonita Park in Arcadia. In July, 1961
he became principal of Longley Way Elementary School and'spent the remain-
der of this career at Longley Way until his retirement on July 1, 1982.
Mr. Browne is survived by his wife, Kim Lee and stepdaughters, Hue and
Mai, by his two sons from a former marriage, Klrk and Rick Browne, and
by his mother and stepfather, Ruth and Pete Barcenas.
Memorial services will be on Thursday, August 18 at 10 a.m. in the
Memorial Chapel at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3900 South Workman Mill
Road, Whittier, California.
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