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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 19,1989_2 31:026U CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Dec. 5, 1989) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. . READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION ARCADIA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION I BOY SCOUT TROOP NO.3 1. PUBLIC HEARING (Text. Amend. 89-007 - "Lot Coverage" Limitations) (CONTINUED TO FEB. 6, 1990) M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1989 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency' met in a regular session at 7:40 p. m., December 19, 1989, in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Margaret M. Stevens, The Santa Anita Church Councilmember Dennis A. Lojeski PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None On MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of December 5, 1989 were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, 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, "the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and Council meC in a CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to give instructions to the City's negotiator in regard to his negotiations with David Gallo of Santa Re Railroad regarding the potential acquisition of property at the Southwest corner of Second and Wheeler". PRESENTATION / Mayor Chandler read a Proclamation to the effect that the week of December 18, 1989 is to be Arcadia Educational Foundation Week and to encourage the citizens of the community to support the continuing efforts of the Foundation. He then presented the Proclamation to Mr. J. Coleman representing the Arcadia Educati~nal Foundation. Councilmember Harbicht commented that the Arcadia Educational Foundation ,has been an important force in the School District. Both he and Council- member Gilb are past presidents and they are happy to see that it is still a going organization. ~ Mayor Chandler introduced and welcomed members of Arcadia Boy Scout Troop No.3 present at this evening's meeting. As a result of the continuing increase in the size of dwellings, the building pad areas have increased and the open areas around dwellings have been reduced. The Planning Commission at its November 28th meet- ing voted to recommend approval of this text amendment with the addition of an 8% bonus for single story construction and a clarification of the term, "building" as used in the proposed amendment. The Planning Depart- ment does not recommend the bonus provision suggested by the Planning Commission. Since starting the public hearing process on this text 12/19/89 -1- 31:0261 amendment, there have been a number of suggestions of alternative ways to address the issues, including one applying the 8% bonus to the tables that were recommended by the Planning Department (this suggested by the Planning Commission). Another alternative was not limiting the total square footage but considering increasing the re- quired second floor setback to reduce the visual bulk of the building. A third was to leave the 45% coverage limitation as is for single story construction and apply the sliding scale to new two story projects. A fourth was to use the sliding scale but not include 400 square feet which is required for vehicular parking. Some of the problems with the proposed sliding scale are pointed out in the letter from Mr. Harold Ellis which was received this date. In some cases certain lot sizes are penalized if they are just over the break point and placed in a more .restrictive classification. Adoption of a flat percentage rate, such I as 35%, would eliminate the inequities, but also would permit larger pad areas on the larger lots. Most complaints which have been received by the Planning Department pertain to impacts that come from large two story dwellings. The proposed amendments may reduce the overall size of new dwellings but would not necessarily result in lessening their visual impact as viewed from the street and other impacts on the adjoin- ing properties. Encouraging single story construction would seem to be desirable. However, any such incentive would probably relate more to additions to existing homes than to new construction. Staff found that new home construction has averaged lot coverage of less than 30%. The great majority of new homes are two stories. At a minimum, the Planning Director recommends consideration of lot coverage limitation of a flat 35% for all single family lots regardless of the size of the lot. Staff to study further the alternatives and also to look at other methods that might encourage more single story construction. Councilmember Harbicht inquired about the period of time referred to in the Planning Department's analysis and about the definition of "building" for lot coverage. Staff reported that with the 55 homes in plan check at this time, the lots are slightly smaller now than in the previous analysis. "Building" includes any structure, temporary or otherwise. Mayor Chandler inquired if some additions would be reduced or not allowed if the allowance were reduced to 35%. Staff was not sure; recently there have been no additions which come up to the 45% limitation. Data is not available on additions to existing homes. Mayor Chandler declared the hearing open. Jim Rostron, Chairman of Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association, 422 Monte Vista Road, stated, in part, that the Architectural Review Board of the Association is strongly in favor of a text amendment which would limit the bulk and size of a dwelling. There has been a large increase in square footage of homes; these are overpowering; are not harmonious hor compatible with the neighborhood. He described a proposed dwelling which would come almost to the limit of this proposed ordinance; it would be a large two story building and not compatible with surround- ing homes. The Association is totally in support of this text amend- ment; they would like to see it more restrictive. Gordon Maddock, 900 South First Avenue, stated, in part, that he represents a group of builders, architects and realtors who live and work within the CitY of Arcadia. This group would like to request a continuance of thts. public hearing to study the effects of the proposed ordinance as it relates to the properties in Arcadia. Two years ago some of these concerns were expressed in dealing with the square foot- age limitation, This affects 75 - 80% of the value of the property. The more the lot coverage is reduced, the more the value of the property is reduced. This will have drastic effects on certain size properties. The' people who will be hurt the most are individuals who own property now; a decrease in property value; those planning home additions; those whose homes might be destroyed who would be unable to rebuild to the original size. This seems to be a reaction to a certain building permit which maximizes a piece of residential property; but he feels Council and other interested parties should study this matter carefully. I 12/19/89 -2- ~~~~4~.__ 31:0262 MADDOCK (cont'd) Council should not quickly pass a piece of legislation that can drastically affect a large number of property owners. He proposes a study group with, perhaps, a member of the Council; a member of the Planning Commis- sion; Planning Department; architects; builders; home owner association representatives. Everyone understands and agrees with the purpose of this proposed ordinance. His group would be happy to put together such a study group, including paying the cost, if any. The group would, hopefully, come back to Council with an agreement or at least a narrow- ing down of the elements of what would be a good ordinance and then let Council make the final decision. A continuance is requested. In response to a question, he replied some home owner association members have in- dicated a willingness to attend such a study session. I Milt Bade, 909 South Santa Anita Avenue, stated, in part, that he is a build;r:-but tonight he is speaking as a homeowner. This text amendment will crucify people who have 7,500 and 8,000 sq. ft. lots because they will not be able to build a house suitable to Arcadia. He would also like to see a continuance and the chance to have some input. Something suitable to the City and the residents could be worked out. There are some isolated cases where homes don't fit the lot or the neighborhood. There are many smaller lots in Arcadia whose owners would be hurt and he does not think that to be right. He would like to sit down with representatives of Council and staff and see if these problems can be ironed out. Councilmember Gilb noted that he was concerned about the remodelers and also noted that he would like to move quickly on this matters. Bob Henkel, Chairman, Architectural Review Board, Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners' Association, 1065 Singing Wood Drive, stated, in part, that he is definitely in favor of what Council is trying to do as are most of the homeowners in his area. They object to the massive buildings especially when they come close to the neighboring lot and are excessively high. The mass becomes ugly to the next door neighbors; their privacy is destroyed. The major objection to these huge homes is from the people. living next door to them. The size and bulkiness of such homes must be reduced. He feels this plan under discussion is an excellent one; he is more concerned about the two story homes than single story homes. In reply to a question from Councilmember Gilb, staff noted that the height of a dwelling was measured from the grade prior to importation of land fill, if any. David Olson, Bade & Olson/Chris Construction Company, 502 East Camino Real Avenue, stated, in part, that he agreed with the preceding speakers in that perhaps a continuance is in order here. Perhaps the proposals of two years ago and the more recent ones need to be looked at again to help solve the problem of mass and size of homes in Arcadia. He is concerned about how this proposed text amendment will impact a one story house. His company has built only seven one story homes in the past two and one half years. None of them would comply with this proposed text amendment insofar as lot coverage. Generally the houses are 36 - 37% lot coverage. Perhaps leaving the 45% lot coverage for a single story home, suggested by staff, would be a good starting point. I Milt Bade, 909 South Santa Anita Avenue, stated, in part, that they would prefer to build single story houses. If Council were more lenient with the single story footage, there would probably be more single story houses. If given a chance to go over some of these points, there is probably some way to work out window arrangements to preserve privacy when two story homes are involved. A lot of input would help. No one else desiring to be heard, it was MOVED by Councilmember Young that the hearing be closed. The motion died for lack' of a second. Councilmember Harbicht stated, in part, that he had real concerns about this matter. He does feel that further restrictions are needed to correct some of the abuses. However, the comments presented this evening clearly demonstrate that the issue needs more study in order to find the right answers. We need to recognize the fact that changes are taking place; Arcadia is not going to continue to be a City of 1,600 sq. ft. single story ranch style homes. Decisions Council makes on this issue will have important impact on the future of Arcadia. It is incumbent on Council to represent those home owners who are not represented by an 12/19/89 -3- 2. 3. 4. 4a. ROLL CALL 31:0263 association, as well as to represent the entire City. If Council acts on what is before it tonight, it will have a significant impact on property values of the smaller lots; and virtually no impact on the larger lots. To knock $100,000 or so off the value of certain properties is not good government nor good legislation. There are major unanswered questions, e. g., the matter of lot coverage and what it should be. What is before Council tonight in this regard would create some in- equities for the larger lots as well. The question of the proposed 8% bonus for single story houses needs to be studied. He is also concerned about the definition of "building" and the inclusion of temporary build- ings. He is not sure the question of ratio of floor area to lot size is relevant if the building is restricted to a certain size on the lot and to a certain height and certain bulk. Perhaps the matter of setbacks should be discussed further, as well as the building envelope and the I angle definitions mentioned by Mr. Henkel. The City will be well serve if Council takes time to study these questions carefully and to come up with an ordinance that will work. Further, Councilmember Harbicht proposed that the public hearing be continued and the interested parties be gathered together for discussion. He volunteered to represent Council at such a meeting. Councilmember Harbicht then MOVED that the public hearing be to the first Council Meeting in February (February 6, 1990). seconded by Councilmember Young. Councilmember Gilb noted that people here are representing different areas of the City which have different problems. Maybe restrictions should be considered according to the size of the lots. He is con- cerned about the smaller lots and the remodeling of homes in the City. He is willing to continue this to the first meeting in February, but no longer than that. Perhaps at that meeting some restrictions could be imposed and others studied further. continued This was Mayor Chandler also noted that there is a great deal of remodeling going on and he is concerned about this effect on the smaller lots. Staff replied in answer to a question that the volume of remodeling in the City is slightly down from last year. Motion was made earlier by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Council- member Young to CONTINUE the public hearing to February 6, 1990 and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counci1members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None Councilmember Harbicht and Planning Director Woolard will organize a study session. Bob Henkel, 1065 Singing Wood Drive, returned to inquire how many houses would be affected. Staff replied those currently in plan check would move forward. Of the 55 homes, only one is in a home owners' area, and many of them already comply with the proposed regulations. I AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION No one came forward, CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None 12/19/89 -4- 4b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Dec. 5. 1989) (APPROVED) 4c. REDEVELOP- MENT AGENCY AUDIT FY 1988-89 (APPROVED) I yld-q'l.M 4d. EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS (Willson) A ~1d-'1?,1-Yb RESOLUTION NO. ARA-147 (ADOPTED) '7' 1- qbJ>o. ". \rr Cf 1/ 31:0264 vi' On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED. the Minutes of the Meeting of December 5, 1989 were APPROVED. Agency audit has been performed by the accounting firm of Lance, SolI & Lunghard. The results of the audit indicate that the Agency's books are in order and that the Agency is performing all legally required administrative and reporting functions. It was then MOVED by Member Lojeski. seconded by Member Gilb and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency audit be APPROVED to be presented to the City Council for review and approval. In response to Member Harbicht's question of what comprises the figure of $527.127. which is about 25% of the income listed under Agency Revenues "Other Income", staff will provide the breakdown of this figure at a later date. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb. Harbicht. Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None Despite three months of negotiations with Mr. Willson, the owner of 117 N. Second Avenue, the Agency and Mr. Willson are still very far apart in reaching an agreement on the purchase of this property. For this reason, staff recommends setting a January 16. 1990 hearing for the Agency to consider the use of eminent domain in the acquisition of this property. This hearing would mark the beginning of the condemnation process. The Assistant City Manager for Economic Development then presented and read the title of Resolution No. ARA-147. entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMET AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY (WILLSON)". It was then MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. ARA-147 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski. Young and Chandler None None 4e. ADJOU~,~T .]', ,,~h~~[JI~~rthI~.~,,~I?U,~f,P';,fPnJ:~.liJ!'J J'lt9'dl~.lltI'i~FY 2, 19:'tQ;.YA ~ 2:'1(:(: 5. .I?' 6a. ~.H!u~1 ARCADIA APPROVED the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency audit for FY 1988-89 to be REDEVELOP- submitted to 2t,\1r.I'~i'.lMoJ~~~.,.I;J~I'\;j'(rg,,,e.N3'pf!dJ;Iousing and Community Develop- MENT AGENCY ment as part of. the Agency's Annual Report. AUDIT - FY d- '1']-1'-'\ 1988-89 ~ I 6b. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Traffic Stripping & Pave't Mark- ings - Job No. 662) CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED ~n': ;T1J21c:l:i.. ,,'lIfPJ'l~~t,r IJ:}JifrAI1 .H 1 "'; \ 1'"\ ,.i" 13,"; '.,<.' I,U:1 lJ:JJ)uq9-! (ftLd.1./,'Jdr.,i '{.I..lJ ~ 'r.-"~".J'" ...-< " ./ 'l APPROVEn' j;iahs" and' s'p~~l'i'~~"tifl,~~I'}p'(i~! n~'i~ti~g' trafiic"stripping and .t'''t': ._~. !Jl.j!,'.....J: I (\.nL~ .~,. ,. pavement markings on var ous streets throughout the City - Job No. 662. The City Clerk AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids. 12/19/89 -5- 6c. EQUU'MENT PURCIlASE (Auto - City Mgr.) pu~ r,~~1 7. 7a. ORDINANCE NO. 1917 (ADOPTED) D~ .n& UJ.' p: Bv-' 7b. ORDINANCE ,/ NO. 1918 (INTRODUCED) 8. 9. LOJESKI (Library Bar Coding Project) 31:0265 APPROVED purchase of Chevrolet Classic LS Brougham from the low bidder, Team Chevrolet, in amount of $17,991.64. The vehicle will replace a 1984 Buick La Sabre with 105,000 miles and is for the use of the City Manager. Funds for the purchase of the auto are budgeted in the Capital Outlay Fund FY 1989-90 in the amount of $20,500. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None CITY ATTORNEY I The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 1917: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1988 EDITION, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1988 EDITION, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1987 EDITION, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1988 EDITION, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1988 EDITION, WITH CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO, AND AMENDING, ADDING AND DELETING CERTAIN BUILDING REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1917 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 1918: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE Z-89-004, CHANGING THE EXISTING ZONE OF R-O & D 15,000 TO R-O & D 22,000 FOR THE LOTS WITHIN THE SANTA 'ANITA OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AREA CURRENTLY ZONED R-O & D 15,000, BORDERED ON THE NORTH BY ORANGE GROVE AVENUE, ON THE EAST BY OAKMEADOW ROAD, HACIENDA DRIVE, AND SAN CARLOS ROAD, ON THE SOUTH BY FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND ON THE WEST BY BALDWIN AVENUE". It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1918 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Chandler None None I MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Clerk June Alford extended Christmas greetings to Council and staff. vi Jim Domney, City Librarian, reported the bar coding of the 150,000 books contained in the library is continuing on schedule and is expected to be complete on Friday, December 22, 1989. 12/19/89 -6- LOJESKI GILB ,j (Memory of I Robert Stoner) I (Memory of Bert / Johnson) 31:0266 Councilmember Loj eski wished staff, the department heads, and fellow Councilmembers a "Merry Christmas". Also, a "thank youll' to the Recreation Department for the decorations at City Hall for the holidays. "Robert Leland Stoner was born March of 1931 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio University; was in the Air Force from '53 to '57: moved here to Arcadia in '58; and passed away about a week ago, He worked for the Security-Pacific Bank 27 years and then retired. He joined the Arcadia Civitan Club in August of 1976 and was very active; was Treasurer and President twice of the Arcadia Civitan Club. He was Treasurer of the California Civitan District 1987 to October of 1989. He was very active in the Police Advisory Council for Car Clubs and Special Olympics while a member of the Civitan Club. He leaves a wife. Toni; three children, Cathy, Karen and James: and a mother who resides in Columbus, Ohio." "Bert Johnson ran for City Council about eight years ago. He passed away December 12, 1989 at Arcadia Methodist. He was born in San Francisco July 8, 1916. Retired from the Pacific Telephone Company in 1982 after 46 years. Prior to moving to Arcadia in'1962, he was a community leader in Richmond, California, where his honors in- cluded Outstanding Citizen for 1955. In Arcadia he was very active with the United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd. He served on the Board of Directors of the Boy Scouts and the Urban League: past president of the Arcadia High Twelve Club. Other organizations of which he was a member include the Los Angeles Town Hall: Los Angeles World Affairs Council; American Legion for Army Service in World War II; Arcadia Lodge of Freemasons; Scottish Rite and the Al Malaikah Temple of the Shrine. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Ruth Johnson of Arcadia; son, Art of Metairie, Louisiana; and sister, Lillian Lovejoy of Walnut Creek. A memorial service was held Monday, December 18, at the Church of the Good Shepherd. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Johnson's name were sent to the Church of the Good Shepherd." (Memory of J. "Lyle Cunningham attended many Council meetings here. He was born Lyle vi April 1, 1909 in Afton, Oklahoma and passed away December 15, 1989. Cunningham) He was 80 years of age. Lyle Cunningham was very, very active in the community. He lived in Boise, Idaho for many years and became in- volved in public management and then he went down to Brazil with a public management company there and ran that company for a while. When he came back, he settled in the Arcadia area and had a public management business in town. During the many years that I've known Lyle, he was very involved with the Arcadians for Arcadia. It was a group, that he used to say, was to try to find people who were worthy of elected office in Arcadia. And we used to debate this once in a while. But what he was really trying to do was try to get a group of citizens together, to see if we could have Council candidates and School Board candidates, of people and get them interested in serving the community. He was a devout Rotarian. I can't tell you ,.. when they say 'service above all' at the Rotary, I have.to..tell you about Lyle. . We went on a trip' to A~straiiaJ'!6~~' t~me and' w~, visited seven or eight Rotary Clubs and he had to be there on time..in Singapore and :.JJl ..,,,' Hong Kong and Australia and Newcastle and every place we went ... and he was just so devout. to Rotary.., '.,., ~ think he had perfect attendance for I don't know how many years;'"'!iE!"was a member of the Masonic Lodge. We worked for many years together on the IndependenS,~t.ties Association. I was President of it one year and Lyle was our Secretary of the Independent Cities and he had his offices.here in Arcadia. He really . I .-, ". ;'1 c.:'tj,'lll . was one of those that held the group together. Right now all of the cities are all involved, but there came a time there when we-were on a very tight budget '" we didn't have too much money, And if I recall, I think he ran the office and took his salary and the whole thing for for around $35,000 or '$40',000 'for"the wheile' year. .'. which included his salary: attended all the meetings; did all the minutes; sent out all the bulletins. And then he"helped 'the Educational Foundation. He worked for the Education Foundation as a Secretary and did all the keep- ing of the records. And I have to tell you, if you knew anybody that I 12/19/89 -7- HARBicHT LOJESKI YOUNG CHANDLER 10. ADJOURNMENT (Jan. 2, 1990 7:00 p.m.) ATTEST: 31:0267 "was very meticulous about keeping records ... it was Lyle Cunningham. He was very involved, as you know, with the Red Cross in town and many other organizations. The City's going to miss Lyle Cunningham. He was quite a guy. He attended everything. I think there wasn't any place you could go that you didn't see Lyle and Dorothy, because he was one of those kind of people that just loved this City and he thought involvement was very important and he was very, very honest ahout what he tried to do for the community. To say that the community's going to miss him is an understatement. They had the service today and the internment was in Live Oak Park. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy. He had just come back from visiting his daughter, Charlene, in Liberia, about a month and a half ago. He had a couple of open heart surgeries not too long ago, which were very 'devastating to his health. His oldest son, Lyle, Jr., was at the service today. He is also survived by his younger son, Jim, and his daughter, Charlene. I would like to ask if I anyone else on the Council would like to add something to this in memory of Lyle Cunningham, because I have to say, you probably all have stories about him and memories of him." "Lyle and I were fellow Rotarians and, so, I used to see him on a weekly basis. I think that he became Executive Secretary of the Educational Foundation when Charles was President and was still the Executive Secretary when I was President. I don't think there is anybody that cared more about Arcadia than Lyle did. Charles said he was at everything '" he was in- volved with everything, and he would do anything for his City. I was a good friend of Lyle's ... I'm going to miss him." "I think the comment that Charles alluded to .., the number of Council meet- ings that Lyle attended, I think you can probably add up all the terms of everybody's attendance and Lyle probably had near perfect attendance. I remember even when he was sick in the hospital for the first time, we even sent over copies of the minutes, I believe, so I don't know whether that made him recuperate faster or he figured, 'well, maybe I'll just stay away a little longer'. But I think the culmination of a community's appreciation for somebody, and just, basically, what they've done for the community .0. here was a man who really had no self-serving interests, he just wanted to see the community continue to flourish ... appreciation of the historical values that we have in Arcadia. And I think the culmina- tion of that type of an effort by Lyle was when the City accorded him the honor of Citizen of the Year. And it's very interesting that that particular year he was the co-recipient with Catherine Mundy, and both of them now have passed away. Both were real stalwarts of the community. Lyle will be missed." "r haven't known Lyle as long as r've lived in town, but I've known him and first remember him from the Sister City Friendship trip to Greece in 1970. He said then, as he said to me many times, you really have to love this City... it's a great place. He said that over and over and certainly instilled it in a lot of people." ,1I~ ~~~~~ ~?: .~fS~9r~, I~~~~t~'l r:~1-~s t(1.~!J~b,&b-.~:l~ntire C;l.ty.'\Council was present at h~s ceremony, and the City Clerk"as well~:;;,And I think just speaks to the respect that we have for0,l;he 1!l,1n':\s>:devotion to City. With that we will adjourn to January 2, 1990, and wish you Merry Christmas and. ~i!:,[~ i':(J~~f~}J~"'9Ahappy New Year." that the all a I J!1 'i;~ At 9:00 p. m. the meeting ADJOURNED tD 7:00 p. m., January 2, 1990 in the Chamber C0'1!e~7n,,1O R,0,?11)., tg ~9n<!ue.~3 r!,,,;.,business of the Council and Agency and CLOSED SESSION, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties '"Il "'" ,(J'. 12/19/89 -8-