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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 5,1989_2 31:0134 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 INVOCATWN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (June 20. 1989) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONlY CLOSED SESSION 1 1. PUBLIC HEARING (Zone Chg. Z-89-002 - Tr. 11215 & 4 lots on Vaquero Rd. - Lower Rancho) (APPROVED) n..' . V,V, o . . 't-O~ IX . . MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 1989 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a ~egular session at 7:35 p. m. July 5, 1989 in the Arcadia Cit1' Hall Council Chamber. . Rev. Thomas J. Cherry, Christian Center of Arcadia Police Chief Neal Johnson PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler . None On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of June 20, 1989 were APPROVED. Councilmember Gilb abstained since he was not present at the June 20, 1989 meeting. It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht 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(c), the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a CLOSED SESSION to discuss the potential initiation of litigation with regard to a particular corporate entity". The Planning Commission at its June 13, 1989 meeting voted 4 - 0 with one member absent to recommend to the City Council approval of Zone Change Z-89-002 to rezone 98 lots located 'within Tract 11215 and four adjoining lots"at 230, 236, 240 and 244 Vaquero Road from R-O &. D 15,000 to R-O & D 22,000. This zone change was initiated by the City at the request of Forrest Hartline, President of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association. A petition signed by 82 property owners within Tract 11215 in the Lower Rancho area was submitted to the Council requesting the zone change. Mayor Chandler declared the hearing open. Forrest Hartline, President of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association. 314 North Old Ranch Road. stated. in part, that he was present to speak on behalf of the majority of the homeowners in Tract 11215 in expressing total support for this proposed zone change. Emil Steck, 831 San Simeon Road, stated, in part, that this zone change-wollld prevent a recurrence of an attempted lot split, which occurred last spring. It is a highly desirable zone change. He thanked the Planning Commission for its decision denying the lot split as well as its approval of this proposed zone change. In anticipation that the Council will endorse that action, he also expressed appreciation to them. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED. 7/5/89 . -1- '..' 31: 0135 Councilmember Harbicht stated that he was very much in favor of the change. He inquired why about a half dozen houSes on Vaquero Road were excluded even though those lots do not meet the 22,000 minimum, they were legally non-conforming lots and thus this change would have no effect on them. Staff replied the original intent was to rezone just the original tract and include the few other lots adjoining. It would not make much difference if the lots mentioned were included; they are too small for lot splits in any event. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council APPROVE Zone Change Z-89-002, approve and file the Negative 'Declaration and find that the zone change will not have a significant effect on the environment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None 1 .. 2. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2a. J ORD. 1907 On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht, (Rec. & Parks the reading of Ordinance No. .1907 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Com. Reduced) COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2270 OF (INTRODUCED) THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY DECREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO FIVE MEMBERS", was waived and the Ordinance INTRODUCED. The following discussion then ensued. Councilmember Lojeski stated his opposition to the reduction of members of 'the Recreation Commission; he has always been a proponent of citizen input; the level of contribution by the members of this Commission is relevant. There does not seem to be any overwhelming reasons for reducing the number to five. The present Commission was polled and they are unanimously opposed to reducing the membership from seven to five. The purpose of the Recreation Commission is to ,provide advice to Council onmatters of recreational activities. The benefit of citizen input and impac1 to the local government entity was stressed. Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part, that he is interested in stream- lining government; the City Council operates very adequately with five members. The Planning Commission was decreased to five members and this seems to be working out very well. With a larger commission each member's contribution is diluted ... reducing the members to five will result in meaningful citizen involvement in the process. In the interest of stream- lining this commission he is in favor of reducing the membership to five. Councilmember Young commented that she has mixed emotions about this because she also likes citizen involvement. However, she feels this particular Commission could do a good job with five members and hope- fully a quality job because they cancel a lot of ' ,their meetings; they have cancelled their February, June and July meetings. She feels five members can do an adequate job. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Young and Chandler Councilmember Lojeski (for reaaons atated above) , None ( Roll call vote then taken: 2b. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL e.,.~' .\-1, ' ," \' 1" .,~ X\ ' l:.,.i}f\ }. On MOTION by Councilmember ,\'CARRIED, Gloria Alfery was for a full four-year term, Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and reappointed to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission July 5, 1989 to June 30, 1993. 7/5/89 -2- 1 1 '>(- d'v" 1f..1.-'~;v' ~" ~ I' . tJt' 31: 0136 On MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED, Peter Ulrich was appointed to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four-year term, July 5, 1989 to June 30, 1993. Mr. Ulrich replaces Jayne Bellin who did not desire to be reappointed. ;I On MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Gilb, Gloria Vertz was nominated for appointment to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. ~ On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Chandler, Rosa Schram was nominated for appointment to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. I Roll call vote was then taken with Councilmembers Gilb.. Harbicht and Young voting for Gloria Vertz and Councilmember Lojeski and Mayor Chandler voting for Rosa Schram. _With Gloria Vertz receiving the ~jority of votes thereof, she is therefore appointed to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four-year term, July 5, 1989 to June 30,1993 RESCINIlED (See Pages 7 & 8) -Later on during the meeting it was determined that with the reappoin~ment of Gloria Alfery and appointment of Peter Ulrich, the Commission member- ship had been completed. PERSONNEL ~\). BOARD ~ ~' ~,,\6 LIBRARY BOARD On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski CARRIED, Joseph Ciraulo was reappointed to the Personnel Board for full four-year term, July 5, 1989 to June 30, 1993. and a On MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb, George Fuson was nominated for Library Board Trustee. On MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski, Mavis Dumbacher was nominated for Library Board Trustee. \"'V' "~V Roll call vote of the Council was then taken with Councilmembers ~~y Harbicht and Lojeski and Mayor Chandler voting for Mavis Dumbacher - ~ and Councilmembers Gilb and Young voting for George Fuson. With \,.\J- Mavis Dumbacher rece~ving the majority of the votes thereof, she is I' therefore appointed to the Library Board for a full four-year term, July 5, 1989 to June 30, 1993. _RECREATION \? On MOTION by Councilmember & PARKS ~ and CARRIED, Dean Horstman ~~ Commission to fill o~t the _ 'N {\', 1991. · rQ,,' -r' -~,y.l VJ' Gilb, seconded by Councilmember was appointed to the Recreation unexpired term of Jqhn Sinclair Harbicht and Parks to June 30, Councilmember Lojeski then nominated to the Recreation & Parks Commission 1989 to June 30, 1993. Stephen Lojeski for reappointment for a full four-year term, July 5, Councilmember Harbicht nominated Jon Pawley for reappointment to the Recreation & Parks Commission for a full four-year term, July 5, 1989 to June 30, 1993. <?\~ROll call vote of the Council was then taken with Councilmembers Gilb, ]: ~ Harbicht, Young and Mayor Chandler voting for Jon Pawley and Council- fY~ {" member Lojeski voting for Stephen Lojeski. With Jon Pawley receiving ~', ,\ 0,0' the majority of the votes thereof, he is therefore reappointed to the ~ ~ Recreation and Parks Commission for a full four-year term, July 5, 1989 to June 30, 1993. SR. CITIZENS , . On MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and _~'CARRIED, Isabel Hooten was reappointed to the Senior Citizens' Com- /\ I: y-;t mission for a full two-year term, July 5, 1989 to June 30, 1991. tJ _(\' On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and ~~. r' CARRIED, Mel Thiele was appointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission ~'.~' for a full two-year term, July 5, 1989 to June 30, 1991. On MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED, Warren Shaw was appointed to the Senior Citizens' Commission for a full two-year term, July 5, 1989 to June 30, 1991. 7/5/89 -3- . 31: 0137 SISTER CITY On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Mayor Charldler and ~'~~ CARRIED, Beverly Street was appointed to the Sister City Commission ~~ C,,(). .,i'l\'for a full four-year term, July 5, 1989 to June 30, 1993. PLANNING.J~ On MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski 1 1\ '.Io')!'" and CARRIED, Emil Amato was reappointed to the Planning Commission for r ~v~,{'~" a full four-year term, July 5, 1989 to June 30, 1993. 3. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ~ Carlo Piumetti, 521 Columbia road, stated, in part, that he was present because he had been informed that the City is planning on putting a sidewalk on Sunset Blvd. which is the street behind his house and .that they are planning to cut down trees behind his house. 1 (Re. Item 7e, Consent Items, tonight's agenda) Sunset Blvd. is a very busy street and he is concerned that if the trees are cut down there . .will be increased traffic noise in his house, especially at night when he is trying to sleep and also the possibility that his retaining wall will fall. He inquired if Council could build a sound wall there. Councilmember Gilb inquired of the. Public Works Direc tor if tfh!l:s side- walk construction is'essential. The Public Works Director replied this is part of the sidewalk public safety program that is funded by State money. On Sunset the sidewalk on the block between Michillinda and Balboa is not complete. -- this is a short piece which needs to be completed because people now have to walk out on the street on Sunset and it is potentially hazardous. The growth in that area consists of palm trees and cactus; the Public Works Department will save as much as possible. Mayor Chandler noted that this condition on Sunset Blvd. constitutes a possible liability for the City. It was determined that the Public Works Director and the Councilmembers will look at the site under discussion and the matter will be brought back to Council at the next meeting on July 18, 1989. 4. 5. 5a. ROLL CALL 5b. MINUTE APPROVAL (June 20, 1989) (APPROVED) CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None ~n MOTION by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Meeting of June 20, 1989 were APPROVED. Member Gilb abstained since he was not present at the June 20, 1989 meeting. 5c. HAZARDOUS Agency staff and Legal Counsel have been working with Kiewit Pacific WASTE PROJ. and their consultants (SCS) on an environmental investigation of the I. MANAG.SERV. property at 301 E. Santa Clara Street (formerly owned by Kiewit). The (McLaren technical nature of the work being conducted on the property and reports Environmental) being generated as a result necessitate the Agency hiring an expert (APPROVED) consultant. This consultant would be responsible for monitoring and observing Kiewit and .SCS, reviewing Kiewit and SCS reports, taking split soils samples, performing tests as necessary, advising the Agency, preparing reports and meeting with Kiewit, SCS, Agency and County staff. Past experience has shown that McLaren is thorough, competent and competitively priced within its field. / O'.J 'A' ( ,~Oi \ \ . It was then MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency contract with McLaren Environmental for environmental consult- ing work at 301 E..Santa Clara Street as outlined in Attachment No.1 to staff report dated July 5, 1989, AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the Executive Director to execute contract. 7/5/89 -4- ,~A.. 6. 7. 1 7a. HEARINq SCHEDULED (Text .Amend., 89-004 - July 18, 1989) 7b. RESOLUTION NO. 3731 (WITHDRAWN FROM CONSENT CALENDAR) , 7c. J t-- STREET ~'. \ {-:J CLOSURE If,' (Block VV Party July 8,1989) f1'k \ ,;J 7d. ,;. ARCADIA ~'. CONS. LlGHT'G .p \ DIST. \)\-l, i"1:\ (Annual Rpt.) , v 31:0138 Member Harbicht inquired if there was an estimate of what this will cost. Staff replied there was not because they do not know what is in the ground. Member Harbicht inquired if it would be conceivable to continue without any more surprises and perhaps cost a small amount. Staff replied it was possible. Member Gilb suggested the Agency receive updates. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS ~UBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 18, 1989 for consideration of Text Amendment 89-004 to add an exception to Section 9283.8.3 to limit architectural projections in commercial and industrial zones to 6" and to repeal redundant regulations in Sections 9283.3.1, 9283.5, 9283.5.2, 9283.8.4, 9283.8.5, 9284.4, and 9284.5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. Isee page 6. APPROVED temporary closure of Cabrillo Road from Panorama Drive to Hugo Reid Drive for a neighborhood block party July 8, 1989 subject to conditions outlined in staff report dated July 5, 1989. ACCEPTED and FILED annual report from the Director of Public Works of costs of operating the Arcadia Consolidated Lighting District, pursuant to the provisions of Section 18164 of the Streets and Highways Code for the purpose of levying assessments against the various zones in the District. 7e. / ADVERTISE FOR APPROVED plans and specifications for construction of concrete side- BIDS - Const'n walks at various locations described in staff report dated July 5, Concrete Side- 1989. The City Clerk is AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids. walk - Var.Loc Job No. 655 7f. I COMPUTER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT , t.1. (Progressive f '. VJP/So1utions) 'J~\' . 7 ',- i." g. f"UTILITY \y USERS' rJ TAX - TELE- h~ 'COMMUNICATIONS " J;'t \l X~l~ ~ (, APPROVED a not-to-exceed contract amount of $36,535. with Progressive Solutions for FY 1989-90 as the City's vendor for maintenance and support of the City's mini-computer software, and AUTHORIZED the Finance Director to approve the Extension of Agreement with Progressive Solutions (formerly Vodhanel Corp.) in accordance with terms outlined in staff report dated June 26, 1989. APPROVED application of Utility Users' Tax to interstate and inter- national telephone calls in addition to the intrastate calls currently taxed. Staff is DIRECTED to prepare the appropriate ordinance. 7/5/89 -5- 7h. . ~TRANSFER ~J EMPLOYEE Q/ INS.ADM. ~ (M.O.N.Y. ~' , to Pacific f,.'\ Mutual) 31: 0139 AUTHORIZED staff to transfer employee insurance benefits administration from Mutual of New York to Pacific Mutual. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS (WITH EXCEPTION OF ITEMS 7b. AND SUN~ET BLVD. PORTION OF ITEM 7e.) WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: AllSENT: Councilmembers None None Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler 1 ~ CONSENT ITEM 7b. 7b. RESOLUTION 'ThjS request is being considered by City Council due to Resolution NO. 3731 No. 3731 (adopted in 1964) which established additional regulations (Restrictions for the shopping cen~er at 1220-1300 South Golden West Avenue (President 14, 15, 16 & Square). The City Council may amend a Resolution without further notice 21 reo 1220- of hearing. The Planning Commission at its June 27, 1989 meeting voted 1300 S. 5 to 0 recommending approval of the amendments to Resolution No. 3731 Golden West as proposed by the Planning Department. Councilmember Harbicht re- Av.) quested that this Item be considered separately from the Consent (CONTINUED TO Calendar. He inquired of staff if more than one free ,standing sign July 18, 1989)would be allowed in the event these amendments are approved. Staff replied two free standing signs would be allowed;' maximum of 350 sq.ft. total. Councilmember Harbicht noted that the shopping center has residential development on three sides; this is 'a unique 'situation. Perhaps some of the restrictions should be relaxed; he has no problem with the two free standing signs; however'350 sq. ft. may be too much; perhaps two signs could be allowed with total of 200 sq. ft. Current regulations state the sign can give the name of the center, but cannot list the businesses therein. He would like to see an allowance for two signs with a total of 200 sq. ft.; he has no problem with the listing of the businesses. Councilmember Young noted that regulations state no free standing sign shall be within 100 feet of a residentially zoned area; therefore the signs would have to be set further in the shopping center; she is all for that. Councilmember Gilb thought the matter should be discussed further with individuals involved; Councilmember Young agreed. Councilmember Harbicht said',:,it was their duty to protect the residential areas; but he does not want to have too stringent regulations. 8. 8a. RESOLUTION NO. 5490 (ADOPTED) ~ \..~~ (\':';1 .\.0 ^xl:;-.' It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that this 'item be CONTINUED TO JULY 18, 1989 to enable the applicants an opportunity to address the matter. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None I CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5490, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 5484". (Concerning compensation of general employees for fiscal year 1989-1990). It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5490 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None 7/5/89 . -6- 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 5488 (ADOPTED) 1 8c. RESOLUTION NO. 5489 (ADOPTED) 8d. CLAIM OF J.ROBBINS (DENIED) '.J , ~~ j-{\ {..~V' 1 8e. & 8f. CI;AIMS OF E. L. NICKERSON & T. LISATH (DENIED) '-() AUl('\." V-"V 31:0140 ~ The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5488, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, COMMEMORATING THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MUSIC CENTER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY". It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5488 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None ;'The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the ,title of Resolution No. 5489, entitled: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING COMPLETION OF THE LONG BEACH FREEWAY". It waS MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5489 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. CouncUmember Loj eski inquired if this was as-kinjl for the completion basically through South Pasadena. Staff replied there are two routes which are alternatives; does not specify which. Councilmember Harbicht said he asked that this be put on the agenda. He thinks it unconscion- able that that freeway has not been completed for 25 years. Arcadia has a freeway running through the City which benefits the City as well as other residents in the area; the City has problems associated with it; but it is something that has to be lived with. The City of South Pasadena has created a huge bottleneck and he thinks it is time, for the benefit of the entire area and of the citizens of Arcadia and our economy, that the freeway be finished; it is time for this to move along. Councilmember Lojeski inquired if the Council planned to write a similar resolution for the communities to the East of Arcadia where the freeway is not completed; South Pasadena is not the only bottleneck. Council- member Gilb responded this is the only one before Council tonight. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of J. Robbins was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claims of E' L. Nickerson and T. Lisath were DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None GILB Councilmember Gilb noted a point of order: One too many appointments (Arc.Beaut. were made to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. Mayor Chandler suggested Com. that the last person nominated be delet~d; this was acceptable to the Appt'mts) other Councilmembers. tv' , rt-' tJo:'l'" ~, t. 'r,;pitJ 7/5/89 . -7- 9. 10. LOJESKI (SW Corner SA & Fthl. Bl. ) LOJESKI (Sis.City Com. - Koala Band) HARBICHT (Prop.Maint. Vacant Houses) ADJOURNMENT GILB (Memory of Conrad Reibold) 31:0141 Upon direction of the City Attorney, it was then MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that in order to correct the number of appointments to the Arcadia Beautiful 'Commission, that the appointed people be Gloria Alfrey and Peter Ulrich. (See pages 2 & 3.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None MATTERS FROM STAFF None " MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS 1 ~,InqUired of the Planning Director of the new shopping center proposed at the SW corner of Foothill Blvd. and Santa Anita Avenue. Staff replie it was to be fairly small; currently plans are in plan check. A build- ing permit should be pulled soon. In answer to Councilmember Gilb's question, staff replied the property where Union Oil, Station is located has been re-parceled so that instead of an L-shaped lot, the line runs straight across, so Union owns the property to the west as well as the station; remaining parcel is the southerly portion of the lot, basically about 5 feet into the Union Station and south and this will be developed with new building. Councilmember Lojeski inquired if the Union Oil Station will park cars on the Foothill'Blvd. side. Reply, they can- not do that because the area is not paved. Councilmember Young inquired if this is a typical mini mall type development. Staff replied it will be a small retail building containing two users. , Councilmember Lojeski said the residents in the area were concerned about the possibility of a typical mini mall situation, possibly with 24-hour businesses. Staff replied that a resolution had been adopted prohibiting 24-hour businesses in that area. / Extended thanks to the Sister City Commission who did a great job with the visiting Koalas from Newcastle; particular thanks to the Saelids for working out housing and maneuvering those numbers of people about; particular thanks also to Peter Daily for his efforts with the dinner. Councilmembers Young and Gilb suggested that the Mayor write a letter of appreciation to the Commission. Mayor Chandler noted that everyone appreciates their efforts; recognition has been given on a couple of occasions; he will write a letter of thanks. ~ Expressed concern about a growing problem in Arcadia when properties are purchased for tear-downs; many of them are going to seed during the escrow period and sometimes as much as six months thereafter; utilities are off; properties are not being watered. It does not fit Arcadia's image. He presented photographs of such properties. He realizes this is a difficult problem; but should not be an insoluble problem for property maintenance enforcement or weed abatement. He asked staff to give this problem some thought. Perhaps there are alternatives; property maintenance enforcement officer notifying owners or taking I steps to abate the problem quickly, perhaps contracting with gardening services. The County Weed Abatement program clears weeds and adds cost to tax bill. Councilmembers agreed. Mayor Chandler noted also that som times it is a matter of a house being purchased, locked up and the owner . departing the country. Staff will return to Council with a report. j "Services were scheduled Friday morning for Conrad "Connie" Reibold, former Mayor and City Councilman who died Tuesday, June 27. He was 79 years old. Mr. Reibold was an Arcadia resident for 44 years and was a Member of the City Council from 1956-66 and served as Mayor in 1960 and again in 1966. He previously had served on the City's Personnel Board from 1947-1956. Mr. Reibold also represented Arcadia at the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association Board of Directors. In 1970 he became a Director of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District and served as Treasurer of that Board until 1987. He was retired from the Pacific Telephone Company after 35 years with the 7/5/89 . -8- 31:0142 LOJESKI "utility firm serving as general engineering personnel supervisor, inventory and cost engineer, transmission and protection engineer and equipment and building engineer. Connie was born on a farm in Chino in 1910, attended Chino High School, Chaffey Junior College and Pomona College, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree. He is survived by his daughter, Phyllis Andreae of Troy, Michigan and three grand- children. His wife passed away about six months ago. Services were held last Friday at Holy Angels. Connie Reibold was a real integral part of the City, this community and he was very involved in everything that was good for the City. And I think that this City has now lost another one of its pioneers, certainly a man who became involved with City and was involved in many, many projects. He was always willing to come forward and help in'anything that was available and I would close the meeting in his memory and ask if anyone else would like to add to that." ;f"I"have a couple of personal little antidotes. When you start thinking ,of just plain nice people, Connie Reibold was the kind of individual who just kind of stepped right to the front of the line. Many times, a very unassuming gentleman, until he opened his mouth and you'd hear in his own simplistic way, you knew he knew what he was talking about. I think one of the things that really impressed me, one of the first times I had an opportunity to meet Connie, he was in City Hall here and he was in the City Clerk's Office. He always carried around this little black book; Mike Miller reminded me about that today. He had more information in that infamous black book. It would be really interesting to see where that book of information was, it had just little particular things and how he had it cataloged was unbelievable, but you'd say something and he would look in that book and just pick out historical facts that occurred in this City that were very, very important turning points in the development of our City. Again when you think of those people who were responsible to create what we are all sitting in and enjoying as our City of Arcadia today, Connie' Reibold comes right to the front. He is really going to be missed." 1 YOUNG I "I attended the funeral and former Mayor Butterworth gave the eulogy and he said, very similar to what you said, Dr. Lojeski, that he was a kind, gentle man and when he was on the Council if you needed a point of information, 'his little book came up with the answer right then. So, his cataloging system must have been great. But it was almost too bad, there were very few people at the service." 11. ADJOURNMENT (July 18, 1989 - 7:00 p.m.) At 8:45 p. m. Council ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m. July 18, 1989 in the 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. III """, J J Alford, . 7/5/89 -9-