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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(May 2,
1989)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
T..ITLE ONLY
ARCADIA
BEAUTIFUL
COMSN.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 16, 1989
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular session at 6:30 p. m., May 16, 1989 in the Arcadia City
Hall Council Chamber for presentation of the Arcadia Beautiful
Awards.
Elder Stanley Raddon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Councilmember Mary Young
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler
Councilmember Gilb
On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED, Councilmember Gilb was EXCUSED.
On MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of May 2,
1989 were APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED that all Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title
only and that the reading in full be waived.
ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Chandler announced that it is Council's pleasure this evening
to present the Arcadia Beautiful Awards. Whereupon he turned the
meeting over to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission Chairperson Mary
Hansen.
Chairperson Hansen gave a brief history of the Arcadia Beautiful
Commission and its past accomplishments. The Commission has a mission
to rally the citizens of Arcadia to action to improve the general
appearance of the City. The Commission was established on January 20,
1970 through passage of Ordinance No. 1407. Over the past eighteen'
years the Arcadia Beautiful Commission has been instrumental in re-
moving utility poles from Michillinda and the 210 Freeway; proposed
Holly Avenue School be listed on the National Historical Register;
promoted landscaping on the 210 Freeway; suggested uniform trash
containers; beautified hiking and riding trails with trees and shrubs;
encouraged planting trees; and set April as GREEN UP AND ,CLEAN UP
MONTH; recruited donations for the mural in the John Panatier Nature
Center; suggested re-routing of trucks off Duarte Road; encouraged
new bus benches with no advertising; and in 1975 began the yearly
Arcadia Beautiful Awards. More recently, cedar trees have been
planted on the corner of Sunset and Michillinda and lastly, through
combined efforts of the Los Angeles County and the City of Arcadia,
the Arcadia Beautiful Commission and George Fasching from Arcadia
Rotary were able to restart the fountain in County Park at the corner
of Huntington and Santa Anita in 1987. New projects have been suggested
for the future and the Arcadia Beautiful Commission is anxious to
begin a new mission.
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Whereupon Chairperson Hansen introduced past Arcadia Beautiful
Commissioners present in the audience: Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Hetherington;
Mrs. Alli Roysher; Mr. Milton Inbody; Ms. Joanna Bruno, Mr. & Mrs.
William Wyman; Mrs. Lorraine Fricke; Mrs. Beth Costanza; and Mrs.
Jean Hoard.
Chairperson Hansen then introduced the present Members of the
Commission: Gloria Alfrey; Jayne Bellin; Karen Benvenuto; Linda
Daggett; James M. Green; Roland Kelly and Marguerite Towsley.
The method of selecting and judging properties was briefly ,reviewed.
She noted that Frank Alfrey took the slides of the properties, with
~escriptions written by Gloria Alfrey. I
Chairperson Hansen and Mayor Chandler then presented the following awar
PEACOCK AWARD
55 Woodland Lane - Mr. & Mrs. Daniel A. Evantov
LUCKY BALDWIN AWARD
1601 S. Baldwin Avenue - Arcadia Convalescent Hospital
Mr. & Mrs. Orlando Clarizio
MAYOR'S AWARD
129 La Porte Street - Arcadia Sash & Door
Mr. Tom Posen
ARCADIA AWARD
1045 Hampton Road - Mr. & Mrs. Earl S. Kluft
QUEEN ANNE AWARD
1833 S. Third Avenue - James & Phyllis Ilgenfritz
ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL AWARD
322 Arbolada Drive - Mr. & Mrs. David Zertuche
ANITA BALDWIN AWARD
1427 San Carlos Road - Bernice Walde
HUGO REID AWARD
1401 Rancho Road - Clyde & Susan Stauff
AZALEA AWARD
30 W. Rodell Place - Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sinner
NEWCASTLE AWARD
429 Santa Rosa Road - Mr. & Mrs. Toshiharu Takehara
SANTA ANITA AWARD
132 La Porte Street - Mur Sol, Inc.
CLARA BALDWIN STOCKER AWARD
127 Greenfield Place - Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Pearson .
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HUNTINGTON AWARD
474 Oxford Drive - Kathleen Seastrom
ROSE BUDD BALDWIN DOBLE AWARD
230 Hacienda Drive - Mrs. Sandra B. Westra
At the conclusion of the presentations. Chairperson Hansen acknowledged
and thanked, on behalf of the Commission, Mrs. Elsie Heatherington who
had hand painted the peacocks on each of the award certificates.
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RECESS
CLOSED
SESSION
CLOSED
SESSION
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PUBLIC
REARING
(Cap ital
r', Improv.
Program -
1989-90
thru 1993-94)
(APPROVED)
RESOLUTION
NO. 5478
(ADOPTED)
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At 7:00 p. m. Mayor Chandler announced a recess to 7:30 p. m.
At 7:10 p. m. the City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
entered a CLOSED SESSION, ADJOURNED and RECONVENED as the City Council
at 7:30 p. m.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney announced that, "the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency just met in a CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a) to discuss the lawsuit of Arcadia Redevelopment Agency vs.
Rentype/Jackson and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency vs. Bong".
PRESENTATION
Police Chief Neal Johnson introduced Mr. Keith Jensen and Mr. Edward
Tozier and recounted their effective actions and help in pursuing and
detaining for the police a suspected thief and recovering the property.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Chandler presented to Mr. Jensen
and Mr. Tozier Certificates of Commendation in recognition and apprecia-
tion of outstanding service to the community.
Consideration of Capital Improvement Program for 1989-90 through
1993-94; described as a general plan for financial guidance re-
flecting the thinking of the City regarding projects contemplated.
during the next five years.
Mayor Chandler declared the hearing open.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED.
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The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5478
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR 1989-1990 THRU 1993-1994".
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No.
5478 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
Councilmember Harbicht inquired if each of the specific expenditures
would be approved as part of the budget for the specific year. Staff
replied that was correct; first year of this plan will be back before
Council as part of operating budget for the next fiscal year. Council-
member Hsrbicht commented, for benefit of the audience, that this is a
five-year program for capital expenditures that the City intends to
make. Typical of the City of Arcadia, it is extremely detailed, well
thought out and lays out an excellent plan for the continuation of
the efficient operation of the City, including the streets, sewers,
maintenance of landscaping and ensures that this City is going to
continue to operate as smoothly as it has and continue to_be the
beautiful and efficient City that it has been. He commended staff for
an outstanding job. '
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler
None
Councilmember Gilb
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PUBLIC
HEARING
(T .A.
89-003
Definitions
Admin.Mod. ,
Mod.,Var,
C.U.P. -
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(APPROVED)
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The Planning Commission at its April 25, 1989 meeting voted 4 to 0 with
one member absent to recommend approval of Text Amendment 89-003 add-
ing definitions for Administrative Modification, Modification, Vari-
ance and Conditional Use Permit to the Arcadia Municipal Code. Cur-
rently, there are no such definitions in the Arcadia Municipal Code.
To prevent any future misunderstandings, definitions listed in staff
report dated May 16, 1989 for Modification, Administrative Modifica-
tions, Conditional Use Permits and Variances are proposed to be
added to Section 9220 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. A Negative
Declaration has been prepared.
,Mayor Chandler declared the hearing open.
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Harold Ellis, 1504 South Eighth Avenue, stated, in part, that he sees
the attempt to define an appropriate improvement is conspicuously
absent from these definitions. It would appear to him that these
definitions are confusing. They do not define that which they claim
to define and, in all probability, are unconstitutionally vague. He
further stated that it would appear that they only serve to perpetuate
the granting of variances or modifications, if they wish to call them
that, in violation of the California Constitution Article XVII(b).
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Text Amendment
89-003 be APPROVED, the Negative Declaration APPROVED and FILED; find
that the text amendment will not have a significant effect on the
environment and DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler
None
Councilmember Gilb
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Herb Fletcher, 175 West Lemon, referred, in part to his observations
made at the previous Council meeting about the disappearing gas stations
in the City and the loss of gas tax revenue, as well as the loss of
reserve of gasoline underground in case of an emergency. He noted an
article he had read in the Star News to the effect that there are
presently fewer gas stations in ratio to the increasing number of
autos in Southern California. He had gone to the Fire Department
to inquire about how an individual might store gasoline and was in-
formed that the storage limit for a residential property is 10 gal.
An individual at the Fire Department had told him that they do not
keep as large a reserve of gasoline as they did formerly. He feels
the City should have plenty of gasoline in reserve in case of emergenCY'1
He noted that the majority of the oil refining plants are located on
the San Andreas fault; the bulk of our major gas producing capacity is
on a major fault. The question of where fuel replenishment would come
from in an emergency should be looked into.
Forrest Hartline, President, Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association,
314 North Old Ranch Road, stated that he was present to answer any
quesdons which might arise during discussion of Item 8a on the agenda.
Ed Phelps, 315 Joyce Avenue, stated, in part, that he was present to
discuss the question of a sound barrier along the 210 Freeway. He
would like to request Council to continue to make an effort to have
Caltrans construct such a sound barrier. He had been told'several
years ago that in all probability such a sound barrier would be in
place by 1983. There is still no sound barrier; the traffic on the
210 Freeway has increased drastically; the noise level has increased.
He had talked to Bill Mentor, a Caltrans Engineer, who said he has
not taken noise level measurements lately because the Director of
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5.
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ROLL CALL
5b.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(May 2,
1989)
(APPROVED)
5c.
TAX ALLOCATION
REFUNDING BONDS
($4,000,000)
(APPROVED)
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IE SOLUTION
O. ARA-137
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Public Words had not requested it. Councilmember Harbicht
reviewed in some detail the efforts that have been and are being
made by the City Council, City staff and Mr. Ed Zareh and his
Committee to accomplish this, including several 'Series of noise
measurement studies. Councilmember Harbicht also reviewed the
formula by which Caltrans determines which cities will have sound
barriers and when this will be. Arcadia is on the list but it will
be a long time before Arcadia's name is at the top of the list. In
reply to Mr. Phelps' question as to whether or not the City could
construct the barrier and be reimbursed sometime in the future, Council-
member Harbicht replied their estimate of rhe cost of such a sound
barrier is in excess of 14 million dollars. This amount of money
would, in all probability, be greatly depreciated by the time in the
'future when Caltrans reimbursed it. Councilmember Harbicht noted
that Council is deeply sympathetic ~ith the problem of the residents
in that area; Councilmember Young suggested that if Caltrans is willing
to make additional noise measurements at this time, the Public Works
Department should look into it; Councilmember Lojeski suggested that
Mr. Phelps contact Mr. Lopez, Public Works Director for a review of the
past and continuing efforts to have the sound wall constructed.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler
Agency Member Gilb
On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED,
Member Gilb ~as EXCUSED.
On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED,
the Minutes of the meeting of May 2, 1989 were APPROVED.
On August 28, 1986, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency"issued.$3(4
million in Tax Allocation Notes. These notes ~ill mature on
,August 1, 1989. On January 6, 1989 the option of refunding the
existing notes and the benefits thereof was h=.ug!tt to the Agency.
A review of the benefits, adjusted to reflect the addition of the
proposed Falzone and Dandy Door acqusitions, is given in detail
in staff report dated May 16, 1989. Staff noted that the money
that would otherwise be used to payoff the notes will be utilized
to do new projects. Additionally, that approval of Resolution No.
ARA-137 authorizes the sale of the bonds, the public notice of the
sale and the release of preliminary official statement and hiring of
Union Bank as the fiscal agent and trustee.
The Assistant City Manager for Economic Development then read the
title of Resolution No. ARA-137, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000 OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING
BONDS OF SAID AGENCY TO REFINANCE A PORTION OF THE COST OF A REDEVELOP-
MENT PROJECT KNOWN AS THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT".
Member Harbicht noted that the original bond issue had been for
a period of three years; now this issue will be for a 25 year period.
He understands that the Agency does not expect the new redevelopment
projects to repay costs within three or four years; but is it expected
to take 25 years? Staff replied projections indicate the Agency should
have the money back by 1995-96; these are preliminary estimates. The
bonds can be called in 1997 and pay 102%; in 12 years, 100%. Member
Harbicht then inquired why the bonds are not issued for 12 years.
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RESOLUTION
NO. ARA-137
(ADOPTED)
5d.
ASSIGNMENT
& AMENDMENT
AGREEMENT
(EMKAY DDA)
(APPROVED)
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Mark Northcross, 959 Market Street, San Francisco, the Agency's
Financial Consultant, replied that the reason is cash flow. A
debt service (amortizing the principal) schedule of 12 years can
be shown. The interest rate is not much different than it would
be for 25 years; the interest rate is not saved by going shorter;
the bond is paid off sooner, but the debt service cash flow on 12
years compared to 25 years is about twice as high. So, this proposal
is conservative from the standpoint of leaving the Redevelopment
Agency as much cash left over after debt service as possible so the
Agency can do all the projects planned, pay for operations and what-
ever else the Agency needs to do; for this, the Agency needs to have
.the cash flow for debt service low in order to leave as much surplus
tax increment as possible. In this way, the Agency can have the
low cash flow, leaving flexibility to do other things with the money
and also have the ability to payoff the bonds in 8 to 12 years.
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The title of Resolution No. ARA-137 was previously read by the
Assistant City Manager for Economic Development.
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It was then MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. ARA-137
be and it is hereby APPROVED, subject to minor modifications approved
by Bond Counsel.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Harbicht,
None
Member Gilb
Lojeski, Young and Chandler
The November 17, 1987 Disposition and Development Agreement between
the Agency and Emkay Development Company requires Agency pre-approval
of any assignment of the developer's responsiility to another developer.
Emkay Development Company has requested Agency approval to assign its
development responsibilities for Parcels D and E of the Northside
Project to Chandler Investments, Inc. Additionally, Emkay has re-
quested, and Chandler Investments, Inc. concurs with, an extension
of the development schedule for these properties. Due to the un-
certain date for sale of Kiewit-East, staff has prepared a revised
schedule other than that requested by Chandler Investments. This is
set forth in detail in attachment to staff report dated May 16, 1989.
Member Harbicht inquired further about the proposed time schedule.
Staff responded that the compromise schedule, summar.ized in the staff
report, has been submitted to both Emkay and Chandler and both have
indicated that it is acceptable. Staff recommends approval of the
Assignment Agreement as revised. Chairman Chandler indicated, for
the record, that Mr. Dan Chandler is not related to the Chairman.
In reference to the development schedule, Member Harbicht further
inquired what triggers the start of the time period for Parcel D
(Kiewit-West). Staff replied that is based upon the earlier of one
of two dates, either (a) the close of escrow for Parcel D between
the Agency and Emkay, and this will probably be a simultaneous close
with the Chandler Group or (b) the earlier date of June 30, 1989, with
completion two years thereafter which is June 30, 1991. Member
Harbicht responded then the Agency does not have to be concerned
about whether the Chandler escrow closing is or is not concurrent.
Staff replied that was correct. Parcel D is two years after close
of escrow; Parcel E escrow close is dependent upon soil cleanup;
construction to be completed no later than two years after the close
of escrow.
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It was then MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency APPROVE the
Assignment and Amendment Agreement (Emkay Dispositiion and Develop-
ment Agreement) as shown in Attachment No.6, to staff report dated
May 16, 1989, AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Agency Chairman to execute
the Agreement.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler
None
Member Gilb
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ADJOURNMENT
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7a.
HEARING ,,/
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Anoakia.Prop.-
June 20,1989)
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FINAL MAP
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The meeting adjourned to 6:00 p. m., May 18, 1989.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED for June 20, 1989 for consideration of
adoption of Ordinance No. 1708 rezoning the property at 701 W.
Foothill Boulevard (Anoakia Property).
APPROVED Final Map 47002 for an 11 unit condominium project at
330 El Dorado, John Woo, general partner, on behalf of El Dorado
Investment Group (owner/developer of the site), applicant, subject
to the condition that before the Final Map is recorded, all outstand-
ing conditions of approval as outlined in Public Works Department'
report attached to staff report dated May 16, 1989 shall be complied
with to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
7c.
ALTERNATIVE APPROVED supporting Supervisor Antonvich's alternative proposal
AIR, QUAL. to the Air Quality Management Plan adopted by the Governing Board
MANAG'T PLAN 1\ON of the Air Quality Management District, March 17, 1989; and
(AQMP)S~po~V communicating the City's concerns to the State Air Resources BoarG.
7d.
REROOFING
ORANGE GROVE
RESERVOIR
NO. 2 - Job 'J-
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WATER RATE
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ZONE CHG. rJ~
TRACT NO, .')P
11215 & ~.
230-244
VAQUERO RD.
(Lower
Rancho Area)
(TO BE
INITIATED)
ACCEPTED work and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of
the contract with Nelson Roof, Inc. for reroofing of Orange Grove
Reservoir No.2 - Job No. '683. The final contract amount of $58,777.00
will be funded from 198B-89 water funds. 10% retention payment becomes
due and payable 35 days after the recordation of Council acceptance
and will only be released by the Director of Public Works on comple-
tion of all corrections of record.
APPROVED water rate increase for Fiscal Year 1989-90 from SSe to 6le
per 100 cubic feet. The minimum charge based on water meter size
would not be increased. The rate increase will raise the amount of
an average residential water bill by $1.32 per month. AUTHORIZED
staff to prepare an appropriate resolution to be presented to Council
for approval at the June 6, 1989 meeting.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL-
MEMBER HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI AND CARRIED ON
ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Lojeski, Young and Chandler
Councilmembers Harbicht,
None
Councilmember Gilb
CITY MANAGER
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~ On April 25, 1989 Forrest Hartline, President, Rancho Santa Anita
Residents' Association, submitted to the City Council a petition
signed by 82 property owners within Tract 11215 in the Rancho Santa
Anita Residents' Association (Lower Rancho Area). The petition re-
quests a zone change from R-O & D 15,000 to R-O & D 22,000 for the
98 lots located within Tract 11215 and the four adjoining lots at
230, 236, 240 and 244 Vaquero Road. The average lot size in
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Tract 11215 exceeds 22,000 sq. ft. When this area was rezoned to
R-O 15,000 in 1965, there were only three R-O zoning designations;
R-O 12,500, R-O 15,000 and R-O 30,000. At the time of the re-
zoning in 1968, the R-O 15,000 sq. ft. zoning was the most appro-
priate for the area, based upon the average lot size. In 1981 the
City established an R-O 22,000 zoning designation. The R-O & D
22,000 zoning designation in this area would prohibit the possibility
of future lot splits on corner lots and would be consistent with, the
average lot size within the area.
Councilmember Lojeski inquired if this zone change would come directly
to Council. Staff replied it would first go to the Planning Commission.
The Commission would make a recommendation to the Council. Council-
member Harbicht inquired if other properties contiguous to these
properties and of si~ilar size were to be excluded from this proposed
zone change. Staff replied Tract 11215 has larger lot characteristics
than the surrounding areas; the area to the west of Tract 11215 has
only a couple of lots at the end of a curve that are large lots;
others are not. The average lot within Tract 11215 is over 22,000
sq. f t.
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It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED that staff be DIRECTED to initiate a zone change
within Tract 11215 and the four adjoining lots at' 230, 236, 240 and
244 Vaquero Road.
The West Arcadia Business & Professional Association (WABAPA) has
abdicated its approval authority over the use of banner poles located
in the West Arcadia area. The poles are considered to be City prop-
erty. They were originally paid for by WABAPA, and placed within the
public right-of-way. One exception is the banner support which is
located on the Baldwin Avenue side of the Hinshaws' building just
south of Duarte Road. This support is located on private property.
In the past, groups seeking to place a banner at one or more of the
locations, first obtained approval from WABAPA; then, prior to install-
ation, the installation contractor received appropriate permit approval
from the City Business L~cense Office.
The City Manager noted that if Council wishes to continue the banner
poles, it would be preferred to handle them in the Business License
Office as opposed to having them haudled by a private commercial
operation. Councilmember Lojeski agreed that the City should retain
total control and that the Business License Office would be the
appropriate department to administer this.
It was MOVED BY Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that for the future
the City assume the responsibility, through the Business License
Office, for the banner poles on Baldwin Avenue and those on Duarte
Road; the charge for a permit to use the poles to be $50.
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Councilmember Harbicht referred to a March 8, 1989 letter from
WABAPA to the Chamber of Commerce asking if they were interested in
taking over the responsibility for the banner poles for a year, after
which they hoped to reorganize and would then reassume the responsi-
bility. Staff replied they had no knowledge of this correspondence;
but if this practice is to be continued, it would be desirable for
the City to maintain control. A further question was raised as to
the matter of the fee. WABAPA had charged $50 per banner. The City
would like to be able to recoup costs involved in issuing permits, etc.
It was agreed, and added to the MOTION by Councilmember Young, that
the fee should remain at $50~In connection with the banner location
at the intersection of Duarte Road and Baldwin, staff explained there
was some problem here in that one end of the banner is connected to
the Hinshaws' building. If the City cannot secure an agreement with
Hinshaws to use this property this location will have to be eliminated;
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9a.
ORDINANCE /
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(INTRODUCED)
9b.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1907
(CONTINUED
to June 20,
1989)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5479
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staff will bring a report back to Council on this site. Roll call
vote was then taken:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler
None
Councilmember Gilb
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1906, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING TEXT AMENDMEMT 89-002, ADDING SECTION
9262.1.29 'HOME FURNISHINGS AND DECORATING ACCESSORIES STORE' TO THE
LIST OF PERMITTED USES IN THE C-l ZONE".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1906 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler
None
Councilmember Gilb
The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1907, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 2270 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY DECREASING THE NUMBER
OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
FROM SEVEN TO FIVE MEMBERS".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Young and NOT CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht
Councilmembers LOjeski*
Councilmember Gilb
TIE VOTE
--
(for reasons stated below)
and Chandler
**
and Young
*Councilmember Lojeski noted that he voted against this Ordinance
because he has consistently felt that it is important to have as
much citizen involvement as possible in the local government process
and he would like to see the Commission stay at its present number.
**Councilmember Young voted "no" for the same reasons.
The City Attorney stated that, pursuant to specific procedure, the
Ordinance No. 1907, being in a tie vote, will be brought back to
Council June 20, 1989.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5479, entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE BY THE ARCADIA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ARCADIA OF ITS CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT,
TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1989, AMENDING CERTAIN
RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO LOANS MADE BY THE CITY TO THE AGENCY AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5479 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler
None
Councilmember Gilb
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9d.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5480
(ADOPTED)
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ge.
CLAIM OF
L. & N.
FINCH ~
(DENIED) J'"
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10.
11.
LOJESKI
(Heuck -
Rec.Comsn.)
liARBICHT
(Sr. Cit.
Center)
Traffic & /
Delivery Hrs. -
Golden West/
Naomi Center
City
Investment
Program
31:0106
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 5480, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING INCREASED
ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL DRUG FIGHTING RESOURCES TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AND ITS MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5480 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
'AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler
None
Councilmember Gilb
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On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of L. & N. Finch
was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember'Lojeski, seconded by Council-
member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht,
None
Councilmember Gilb
Lojeski, Young and Chandler
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
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Commissioner Walter Heuck
Commissioner Heuck there-
for reappointment after
Councilmember Lojeski noted that Recreation
will be moving out of the City this summer.
fore has requested that he not be considered
'his term is completed (June 30, 1989).
./
Councilmember Harbicht, in reference to the proposed usage policy
for the new Senior Citizen Center, in particular the 5:00 p. m.
closure hour, expressed his concept of expanded evening hours usage
for orgnizations other than seniors after the initial opening of the
facility. Staff suggested that no firm policy be set until actual
requests for use are received after the Center is opened. Council-
member Harbicht noted that although the facility has been designated
a Senior Citizen Center, the general understanding has been that it
would serve as a Community Center; this point should be retained for
future consideration.
On May 3, 1989 the Golden West-Naomi Townhomes Association filed a
petition expressing concern of potential traffic and delivery
problems when the Presidential Center project opens (formerly
Golden West Shopping Center). Presently the shopping center is 95%
unoccupied and undergoing exterior alterations. Staff reported future
uses are not as yet known and therefore does not recommend that any
code changes be initiated at this time. Councilmember Harbicht
stated, in part, that the proposed letter of response to the home-
owners' association over the Mayor's signature be reworded, to assure
them that the City will be monitoring the effects on the traffic when
the center reopens, and take the appropriate action that is needed.
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In connection with the City investment of City funds in the Student
Loan Marketing Association, Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part,
that unless staff had some really strong reasons for doing so ...
such as an outstanding interest rate of return, he would personally
like to avoid investing City funds in this particular investment
vehicle.
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PD - April 1989/
Report
LA Radar
Stadium
I ('~'.'de)
YOUNG
(Tribune Bldg. -
34 N. First Av.)
Banners
12.
ADJOURNMENT
(May 18, 1989
6 p. m.)
I
ATTEST:
31:0107
Chief Johnson explained, in response to Councilmember Harbicht's
inquiry, the decrease in daytime residential bug1aries is due mainly
to high visibility patrols; activity of the NORSAT team in dealing
with career criminals; and the effectiveness of the Neighborhood
Watch Program. Councilmember Harbicht also noted that speeding
citations are down substantially this year from last year. Chief
Johnson reported that the extra radar units in place this year have
reduced traffic accidents; the radar units are moved around to cover
the entire City at the main locations.
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Councilmember Harbicht reported the City of Irwindale is now considering
four additional areas as the possible site for the Raiders Stadium.
Possibly the original site near the 605/210 Freeways intersection will
not be the final choice. Two of the sites under consideratin are pits
located where Live Oak and Arrow Highway diverge ... one pit south of
Arrow and a pit north of Arrow. Both sites are near the 605 Freeway.
East/West traffic through the City is a major concern. Moreover, since
the Raiders play approximately 11 home games a year, the stadium could
be used for rock concerts, tractor pulls, motorcross and the like. Some
of these events could possibly draw large numbers of people ... others
would not. The City will be impacted in many ways ... with many dis-
advantages and little advantage to Arcadia. It was noted also that
the Raiders and/or Irwindale have not committed to a reimbursement to
the surrounding communities for extra traffic control costs. As to the
final decision on the Irwindale site, Mr. Hermosillo, Irwinda1e's chief
negotiator with the Raiders, has stated this decision could possibly
be made in three or four months or perhaps not until the end of this year.
Mayor Chandler added that funds have to be raised for the project ... the
cost is at $150 million with perhaps as much as $35 million still to be
raised. Moreover, he noted that the Live Oak area that separates
Irwindale and Arcadia is County territory and the County has far
different regulations than Arcadia. Also the satellite businesses
that accompany this type of a facility are of concern.
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The Tribune building on North First Avenue, damaged in the October 1987
earthquake,is undergoing extensive rehabilitation. The owner seeks to
bring it up to current earthquake standards. It was noted that the work
is progressing very slowly.
./
The legality of the large construction banner mounted on the face of
the Tribune building was questioned. Councilmember Young noted also,
the size of the banner on the building at 292 East Foothill Blvd.
appears to be much larger than the 4' x 8' allowed.
At 8:50 p. m. Council ADJOURNED to 6:00 p. m., May 18, 1989 in the
Chamber Conference Room for a budget study session and 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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