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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
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Jan.17,
1989)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
CLOSED
SESSION
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 1989
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular session at 7:30 p. m., February 7, 1989 in the Arcadia City
Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Roger Kramer, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church
City Attorney Michael Miller
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Chandler
and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular meetings of
January 17, 1989 were APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Chandler
and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title only and
that the reading in full be waived.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney announced that "pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a CLOSED SESSION
this evening to discuss the existing Federal court case of Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency vs. Bong. Additionally, pursuant to the same
Government Code Section the Agency d~scussed the existing condemnation
case of Arcadia Redevelopment Agency vs. Rentype".
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Herb Fletcher, 175 West Lemon, stated, in part, that it appeared that
one-of the major problems needing to be faced today is the matter of
emergency care, since hospitals seem to be running out of funds and
many are closing their emergency care facilities or are looking for
Government funds to help them. He is concerned about the Arcadia
Methodist Hospital which has been attempting to obtain more funds
from Medicare. He questions some of the figures they have presented
... if the figures are true, the Hospital is in deep, deep trouble.
The City of Arcadia has a special relationship with the Hospital and
perhaps it behooves the City to take a look at just what their relation-
ship with the Hospital is and what the situation would be if the
Hospital had to close or reduce operations. A recent edition of the
Tribune stated that the Hospital had lost 18 million dollars on 5,000
Medicare patients; $3,600 for every Medicare patient treated. He
questions these figures. In the 1986 statement the Hospital claimed
they subsidized Medicare in the amount of 11.5 million dollars; in
1987, 15.8 million; this totals 45 million dollars. He presented
the figures which he had taken the time to analyze and suggested the
City might take a closer look at the situation.
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i~iL CALL' .y
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MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Jan. 17,
1989)
(APPROVED)
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ADJOURNMENT
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Victor Chen, 1141 W. Duarte Road, stated, in part, that the Arcadia
School District had recently discontinued bus service for the students
who lived within a 1.25 mile radius of their school. His home is out-
side a 2 mile radius, but the school refused the bus service for his
daughter. He is concerned about the children's safety and was present
to ask Council's assistance. Mayor Harbicht replied that the Arcadia
Unified School District is a separate entity and that the City Council
has no jurisdiction there. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Chen attend
the ne~t meeting of the Arcadia School Board and bring this problem
to their attention. Mr. Chen was notified of the time and place of
the ne~t meeting.
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Peter Newman, 1022 Greenfield, stated, in part, that he was present
with his wife, Kay, because they had learned that their next door I
neighbor was remodeling their home and this included adding a second
story to the house. He feels this will change the fabric of the
neighborhood since there are no other two-story houses in the vicinity
Since he lives next door, his privacy and his view of the mountains
will be destroyed. He noted that some sections of the City had Archi-
tectural Review Boards to protect the homeowners; his area did not.
The neighbors are considering circulating a petition to prevent this
second story addition even though they are aware of the fact that,
apparently, there is nothing anyone can do if the plans conform to
the building codes. He inquired what they could do to maintain the
integrity of the neighborhood and if it would be possible to obtain a
copy of the City Master Plan. Mayor Harbicht responded that the fact
that an area had an Architectural Review Board would not guarantee that
this same situation would not occur since homeowners have a right to
remodel their homes and add second stories if they conform to the City
Code; two story homes have been permitted in Arcadia since the City
began; Architectural Review Boards have limited power to control archi-
tectural design. As far as the question about the Master Plan, there
is a general plan which shows what kind of development, commercial and
residential, etc., the City wants to take place; the zoning ordinance
is, in effect, the Master Plan. The zoning ordinance restricts what can
be done on a certain piece of property in a certain zone; it is also a
guarantee of what can be done. A little less than a year ago, the Code
was modified to place restrictions on height, setbacks, second-story
setbacks and various other things designed to cut down on bulk of homes
built in the R-I zone. Councilmember Gilb noted that he had had the
same problem with a two-story home next door which affected the privacy
of his back yard. Also that recently an Architectural Review Board had
rejected a two-story Tudor style home; on appeal, the Council had to
approve the construction of the home because it met the Codes. There
are some restrictions such as types of windows facing neighboring
houses, etc. Mayor Harbicht added that there are few if any juris-
dictions in the State of California that do not allow two-story houses.
CiTY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chandler, Gi1b, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
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On MOTiON by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Chandler and CARRIED,
the Minutes of the Meeting of January 17, 1989 were APPROVED.
The Meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., February 21, 1989.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
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CONSENT ITEMS
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FINAL MAP APPROVED Final Map 46221 for a six lot subdivision at ll09-ll2Z.'
46221 - S. Sixth Avenue, Gilbert Engineering on behalf of Mur-Sol., Inc.
1109-1127 (owner/developer of the site), subject to the condition that before
S.Sixth Av. the Final Map is recorded, all outstanding conditions of approval,
(Mur-Sol,Inc.) as outlined in report dated March 9, 1988 from the Public Works Depart-
ment shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works.
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FINAL MAP < SV.,?, APPROVED Final Map 46800 for a six lot single family subdivision at
46800 - f' ,Jf\.... 2309-2323 South Baldwin Avenue (filed by the proj ect' s engineer,
2309-2323 y\ iR. Engles Shen) , subject to the condition that before the Final Map is
S.Baldwin Av: recorded, all outstanding conditions of approval must be complied with.
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AMBULANCE,~ REJECTED all bids received in connection with Ambulance Bid No. 8889-16
BID - r' ?U~ for purchase of a new paramedic ambulance and AUTHORIZED staff to
8889-16 solicit for proposals only for a: paramedic ambulance.
(All Bids
Rej ec ted)
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EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
ONE-TON
CAB & CHASSIS
(FIRE DEPT.)
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f "pv(l.. APPROVED purchase of a on-ton cab and chass'is for the Fire Department
from the low bidder, Team Chevrolet, for a total amount of $16,362.39.
Funds in the amount of $19,000 are in the Capital Outlay Fund FY 1988-89,
for acquisition of the one-ton cab and chassis.
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INCREASE OF ~R\APPROVED adjustment of hourly pay rates for part-time positions in the
HOURLY PAY~~ Recreation, Police, Public Works, Library and Planning Departments
RATES - PART according to Attachment E to staff report dated January 25, 1989, to
TIME POSITIONS be effective June 4, 1989, and to remain in effect for the 1989-90
Fiscal Year.
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SENIOR
CITIZEN
CENTER
(Negative
Declaration)
(APPROVED &
FILED)
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ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER
LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GILB AND CARl ED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS
FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
None
CITY MANAGER
The City of Arcadia is the lead agency for the design and construction
of a 19,150 sq. ft. Senior Citizen Center and 3,300 sq. ft., Recreation
Department Offices to be located on the City-owned property bounded
on the north by Huntington Drive, on the west by Holly Avenue and on
the south by Campus Drive. In compliance with the California Environ-
mental Quality Act, the Planning Department prepared an initial study
(Environmental Checklist Form) for the proposed Senior Citizen Center
and Recreation Department offices. On January 4, 1989 the Notice of
Negative Declaration was published in the Arcadia Tribune and comments
requested by January 16th. One call was received expressing concern
regarding traffic.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE and file the
Negative Declaration and find that the construction of a Senior Citizen
Center and Recreation Department offices will not have a significant
effect on the environment
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1902
(ADOPTED)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5461
(ADOPTED)
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RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5463
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Councilmember Gilb inquired about the present status of the Center
plans. Staff replied that the plans were being refined; they will be
presented to Council in two weeks to a month. Mayor Harbicht inquired
when bids to contractors would go out. Staff replied the information
would be provided in the next newsletter; a rough estimate would be
two to six months. Councilmember Gilb noted that the roses had been
repotted and moved.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title I
of Ordinance No. 1902, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
CHANGING THE ZONING FROM C-l (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) TO C-2 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL) FOR AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL CENTER AT 148-158 LAS TUNAS
DRIVE AND 141-149 WEST LIVE OAK AVENUE".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Chandler
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1902 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5461, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONCURRING WITH THE COUNTY
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5461 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED~
Mayor Harbicht inquired what action was to be taken on this matter.
Staff replied that later on it would be recommended that Council
pass an ordinance which will state that all applicable zoning, sub-
divisions, conditional use permits, variances, etc. must be consistent
with the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5462, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL I
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES AND DEPOSITS
WITH REFERENCE TO PERMIT AND CONDITION REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE
PLACEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION TRASH RECEPTACLES ON CITY STREETS PURSUANT
TO ORDINANCE NO. 1900".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5462
be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 5463, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DENYING WITH FINDINGS THE APPEAL OF
MR. AND MRS. WAYNE BROOKS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL TO
ALLOW THREE LIMOUSINES IN LIEU OF ONE AS PERMITTED BY HOME OCCUPATION
PERMIT 85-124 AT 136 WEST LA SIERRA DRIVE".
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RESOLUTION,-
NO. 5464
(ADOPTED)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5465
(ADOPTED)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5466
(ADOPTED)
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Councilmember Gilb inquired what the abatement period was. Reply,
60 days.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5463 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
,of Resolution No. 5464, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING WITH FINDINGS, AN APPEAL
OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88-029, AFFIRMING WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
ONE 4,800 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT AT 1220-1300 SOUTH GOLDEN WEST AVENUE".
". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Chandler
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5464 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
None
Councilmember Gilb commended the Police Department for getting the
area cleaned up.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5465, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR COST-SHARING
OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5465 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5466, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT
OF, AND BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN
PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5466 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
Mayor Harbicht noted that most of these properties were private
properties; but some were public properties and listed the City as
owner. The City Clerk replied that notices had been sent to her
office and were forwarded to the Fire Department for abatement of
the problem.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
None
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7h.
CLAIM OF
W. LEE
(DENIED)
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CLAIM OF
~\ D. JONES
(DENIED)
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CLAIM OF
f; D.R. STOLTEBEN
(DENIED)
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ARCADIA
MENTAL HEALTH
FACILITY
(Proposed
Closure)
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MOTION
MOTION
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PUBLIC ./
HEARING
SCHED.
(T.P.l'!. 89-001
1000 S.Fourth)
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Claim of W. Lee
Claim of D. Jones
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claims of W. Lee,
D. Jones and D. R. Stolteben were DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember
Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call
vote as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
None
MATTERS FROM STAFF
The Police Chief memorandum concerning this non-agenda urgency item
was brought to the attention of Council by the City Manager under
provisions of the Government Code which states that, "if 2f.3rds of
the Council determines that the need to take action arose subsequent
to the posting of the agenda, action can be taken on a non-agenda
item". The memorandum of February 6, 1989 states, in part, that the
County of Los Angeles has proposed the closure of several regional
mental health facilities. The Arcadia facility at 330 East Live Oak
is one of the offices scheduled for closure. The memorandum sets forth
the effect this will have on the Police Department's ability and
resources in dealing with mentally disabled individuals without the
assistance of the Psychiatric Emergency Team (PET) of the Arcadia
Mental Health facility, who will no longer be availabe when thefacilivy
is clqsed. In the discussion it was noted that the closure will affect
approximately 500 patients.
In order to take Council action concerning this emergency situation,
it was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young
that the need to take action concerning this non-agenda item arose
after the required 72-hour agenda posting period. CARRIED on roll
call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
None
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It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Gilb that a letter over Mayor Harbicht's signature be sent to the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors stating that; by unanimous action
the Arcadia City Council requests that the Board reconsider their
decision to close the Arcadia Mental Health facility; the letter to
contain specifics as listed by Chief Johnson in his memorandum of
February 6, 1989, to the City Manager. CARRIED on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Harbicht
None
None
Council directed staff to schedule a public hearing for February 21,
1989 to consider an appeal filed by Mr. Harold Ellis to the Planning
Commission's approval of Tentative Parcel Map 89-001, creating three
single-family lots from two existing lots at 1000 South Fourth Avenue.
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CHEVRON
STATION
(Colorado at
Santa Anita)
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NEW TRASH
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COMPETITION
(Arc. High Sch.)
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GOLF COURSE
COUNCILMEMBER
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(Hall of Fame
Univ.of Idaho)
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(SE Corner
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(Memory of ./
Henrietta
Loeffler)
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MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
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Councilmember Lojeski reported demolition or revamping activity is
taking place at the Chevron Station at the corner of Colorado and
Santa Anita. Staff was asked if the station is being remodeled or
is some other commercial enterprise going in on the site? Staff
responded that the station has no plans in Plan Check at the Building
Department at this time. Staff directed to look into the matter 'and
determine what is happening at the site.
The Commission has planned a special evening Thursday, February 16, 1989,
featuring teacher Lou Dodd of Arcadia High School who, as part of the
Arcadia/Newcastle teacher exchange program, will present a picture
program and lecture of his experience. The Commission extends an
invitation to Council and their spouses to attend this event.
Mayor Harbicht reported that a "standing room only crowd" attended the
first informational meeting at the City Library to discuss the new trash
system in the City. The Mayor commended Alex McIntyre, Assistant to the
City Manager, for an outstanding job as M.C. of the meeting. The results
of the meeting appear to indicate that most of those that attended were
satisfied that the new system is going to work and seemed reasonably
pleased with it. A similar informational meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, February 9, 1989, at the City Hall Council Chamber.
Mayor Harbicht reported that the Arcadia High School team won 2nd place
in the Constitutional Bicentennial Competition in Sacramento against
teams from 44 other Congressional Districts in California. The Council
had allocated $500 toward team trip expenses January 3, 1989, and "can
be very proud of the team and this achievement".
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Mayor Harbicht attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly re-
furbished Par 3 Golf Course and was very impressed with the many fine
improvements to the buildings and grounds.
Mayor Harbicht announced that Councilmember Gilb will be inducted into
the University of Idaho Hall of Fame. Councilmember Gilb will be
accepting this honor and involved in commencement activities on May 11
and 13, 1989. The Mayor expressed Council's pride to Mr. Gilb for this
accomplishment.
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Staff updated Council on the current status of the restaurant at the
NE corner of Santa Anita and Huntington Drive formerly Tiny's
Restaurant. No structural changes have been made; the booths, kitchen
equipment and flooring are being refurbished. It is not known when the
restaurant will reopen.
The Director of Planning has communicated with the sign company with
respect to the date for the removal of the clock/sign atop the building
in the shopping center at the SE corner of Huntington and Santa Anita.
El Monte Sign Company has scheduled the project for this month.
"I'd like to adjourn the meeting in memory of Henrietta Loeffler.
She passed away Sunday morning following surgery. Henrietta was
a long-time resident of Arcadia and she served as President of the
Arcadia Woman's Club and was a member of the San Marino Woman's
Club. She was proud of her British heritage and a supporter of
the British Home for the Aged in Sierra Madre. I known when
Princess Fergie was here and visited the British Home, Henrietta
was up there waiting for her. She was a member of the Arcadia
Golden Age Club for 25 years and a former member of the Board of
Directors. She used her talents for crafts to make and sell items
at the club and then gave the money to the Assistance League of
Arcadia. For three years she also represented the Golden Age Club
on the Arcadia Senior Citizens' Commission, where she always spoke
up in her beliefs. I think she was 86 or 87 years old. She has a
niece in Skokie, Illinois, where the body will be shipped for burial.
I don't believe she has any relatives around here, but she was a
very fine woman and a great asset to our Senior Citizens' Commission
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ADJOURNMENT
(Feb. 21,
1989
7:00 p.m.)
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and a great supporter of the City of Arcadia. She was a lot of
fun and her age never really bothered her. She just went right
at everything and she was a very feisty gal and I was so surprised
when I got this that she passed away Sunday and I'd like to close
the meeting in her memory. Thank you."
At 8:20 p. m. Council ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., February 21, 1989 in
Chamber Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and
Agency and CLOSED SESSION, if any, necessary to discuss personnel,
litigation and evaluation of properties.
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