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INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
PRESENTAT!ONi
Ray Lock V
ARCADIA
BEAUTI FUL
COMMISSION
Bus
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PARKS AND
RECREATION
COMMISSION
Bleachers -
Floor & Seat
Covers
APPROVED
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 18, 1983
The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, January 18, 1983 at 7:45 p.m.
in the City Hall Council Chambers,
George Watts, City Manager
Councilman David Hannah
PRESENT: Councilmen/Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Dring and
carried unanimously, the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings
of December 7, 1982, the adjourned meeting of December 14, 1982, the
adjourned and regular meetings of December 21, 1982, and the regular
meeting of January 4, 1983 were APPROVED.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pellegrino presented Ray E. Lock
a plaque in appreciation of his ~fforts and accomplishments during his
thirty-one years on the Arcadia Fire Department.
Council received and considered the recommendation of the Arcadia
Beautiful Commission that bus shelters be installed in place of some of
the existing bus stop benches located throughout the City.' This recom-
mendation is supported by the Arcadia Senior Citizens' Commission. The
primary advantage is that they would prOVide transit users with protec-
tion from the elements and increased safety and security for persons
waiting at the bus stop.
The proposal submitted by the American Bus Shelter Company, Inc., was
reviewed and it was noted in the brochure that all costs associated with
the installation, insurance and maintenance of the shelters would be
borne by said company in return for advertising rights .... The City
would receive 10% of the gross advertising revenue of each shelter.
It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Dring that
staff prepare for Council's approval a request for proposals from other
bus shelter vendors and that staff discuss the City's authority to regu-
late advertising content with the City Attorney.
AYES
NOES :
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
The Commission recommended the installation of aluminum floor and seat
covers to the bleachers at six park sites. It was MOVED by Councilman
Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as
follows that said installation be APPROVED for Bonita, Camino Grove,
Eisenhower, Hugo Reid and Longden Parks, and the Arcadia High School
swimming pool site. Funds in the amount of $16,000 are in the Parks
and Recreation Facilities Fund.
AYES: Councilmen Dring, Ra1tom, Hannah, Lojeski, P~llegrino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ROLL CALL
ADJOURNED
CLOSED
SESS ION
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Council recessed in order to act as the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
ABSENT: None
It was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Member Lojeski and carried
that the meeting adjourn to a CLOSED SESSION at the end of this meeting.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
The following persons spoke in opposition to any residential developmept
on the Par 3 Golf Course site:
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Margaret Taggart,
Chuc k Coyer
Lawrence Hobart
Ernie Algorri
5638 N. Huddart, Arcadia Post Office
3059 Hempstead, Arcadia Post Office
11308 E. Freer Street, Arcadia Post Office
5601 Huddart, Arcadia Post Office
Included in their remarks was the possibility of a health hazard due to
the sanitation problem because of the small area for such a large complex;
the additional children who would be coming into the area; the already
crowded school conditions; the width of the streets which could not accom-
modate the traffic; and the need to maintain the area as it is.
The owner-operator of the golf course cited the need for the recreational
facility. He was informed that at present, Council is not considering a
speci'a1 project for the subject site.
Greg Phillips, 425 S. Baldwin Ave., explained the problem he is engaged
in as he endeavors to have his car returned to him. He was cited for
violation of the parking-on-street obstructions; his car had remained
on the street over the 72-hour limit. He said he was not advised of this
nor of the fact that his car was to be towed away.... He had paid for a
parking permit but the permit form does not indicate the 72-hour limita-
tion, He asked that his car be returned to him.
During this discussion Police Captain Neal Johnson explained the position
of the Police Department in such instances.
It was the consensus of Council that the City has been remiss in not
advising persons of the 72-hour limitation and Councilman Hannah MOVED
that Mr. Phillips not be obligated to pay the cost; that his car be
returned to him, and that the permit forms be modified to reflect the '
72-hour limitation. It was also pointed out that the Police had followed
its normal procedure in this instance, and that Mr. Phillips should not
hold the Police to blame. MOTION seconded by Councilman Dring and carried
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES ':
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
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Ray Brockus, 1309 Standish, Arcadia, spoke in support of Planning
Commission Resolution No. 1210 recommending a text amendment adding game
machine and game machine arcade regulations to the zoning regulations.
Ray Hatter, 315 W. Las Flores, thanked Council for its efforts and
interest in having the recreational vehicle dump pipe at 325 W. Las Flores
moved 33 feet from his property line. He felt this will be better for the
entire neighborhood.
During this consideration Council asked that a communication be sent to
Eugene Carroll, owner of the above-noted recreational vehicle, expressing
appreciation for his willingness to move the dumping pipe away from the
adjacent property line.
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HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
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TRACT NO.
32873
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Infants & II
Toddlers
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CONSENT ITEMS
1. Tentative map of Tract No. 35314 for an 8-unit office condominium
at 820-900 South First Avenue, 101 East Duarte Road.
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1215 recommending a Text Amend-
ment by deleting the requirement that the Commis';ion action on Text
Amendments and zone changes be adopted by formal resolution.
3. Request for a 6-month time extension on Tract No. 42497 - 14-unit
residential condominium at 750 Fairview Avenue.
APPROVED final map of Tract No. 32873 for a 12-unit residential condo-
minium at 302 South Second Avenue.
APPROVED Planning Commission Resolution No. 1216 granting a conditional
use permit to allow operation of a parent participation play-movement
program for infants and toddlers at Our Savior Luthern Church, 514 West
Duarte Road.
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EATING v use permit to allow a change in use of an existing take-out only food
ESTABLISH- establishment to an eating establishment with four tables (922 South
MENT Baldwin Avenue.)
C U PF~lq~ APPROVED Planning Commission Resolution No. 1217 granting a conditional
Senior v ~use permit to construct a 101-unit senior citizen housing complex at
Citizens' 645-663 West Naomi Avenue and certifying its review and consideration of
Housing the final environmental impact report, and making findings of overriding
considerations relating to mitigation measures and project alternatives
p: for conditional use permit for development of subject site.
PARCEL MAP
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WORK
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AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to approve and execute the sub-
division.agreement for tentative Parcel Map 83-1 to create two lots from
one lot at 160-186 East Duarte R~ad.
ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment in connection with traffic signal
modifications - Baldwin Avenue - Job No. 508, as performed by Steiny &
Company.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN DRING,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN LOJESKI AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
GAME Planning Commission Resolution No. 1210 recommending approval of Text
MACHINES Amendment adding game machine and game machine arcade regulations to the
T. A. zoning regulations of the Arcadia Municipal Code. (This was continued
APPROVED from January 4.) It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman
~, ~ Haltom, that the recommendation be DENIED. The MOTION did not carryon
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ABSENT: None
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It was then MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Hannah
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the Negative Declaration
be APPROVED and filed and find that the project will not have a signifi-
cant effect on the environment and that the City Attorney prepare the
ordinance for introduction.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
Councilmen Dring, Haltom
None
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NE\\'SRACKS
Nonconforming
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WORD
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STUDY
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Request of the Gannette Satellite Information Network to use a non-
conforming newsrack for dissemination of ,its newspaper nationwide
entitled "U.S.A. TODAY" - the text of which is transmitted by satellite
to various cities throughout the Country, published and disseminated in
newsracks simultaneously. The rack was especially designed to become
the alter-ego of the paper and to resemble a television screen.
The application for a newsrack permit has been in process with the City
since November. The Business License Department states that the rack
complies with all provisions of the City Code except that it does not
have woodgrained panels as required .... The Code also prohibits
advertising on the panels, and the rack in question carries the
"U.S.A. TODAY" wording on the sides.
Speaking for Gannette, Noel Hatch, of the law firm of Iverson, Yoakum, I
Papiano and Hatch, responded to questions and said in part that they
intend to put the racks in place by January 24, which is the date the
new-spaper goes on sale in all parts of the Country, and that if'CouncfT
has to tag them, they will have to meet that when it happens. Mr. Hatch
said he realizes the racks are nonconforming with Arcadia's requirements
and asked Council to consider deleting the provision for the woodgrained
panels from the ordinance.
Council expressed the need for additional information, pointing out that
this request had just reached them ... that it is obvious the rack does
not meet the Code, and they would like to have time to ascertain what
opti ons Counc il has, if any, and not issue the permi t until such time
as this has been determined.
It was the unanimous consensus that this matter be continued to the next
regular Council meeting of February 1, and that staff provide Council
~ith all the information available.
Council received and considered the proposal of Coopers & Lybrand to
assist the City in the Development of information system requirements
and an implementation plan that considers the integration of word
processin9 and data processing requirements in the most cost-effective
and performance-effective manner. (Report dated January 7, 1983.)
Roger Wing, Director of the Los Angeles Information Systems Practice,
was present'and responded to questions relating to costs. The various
applications were submitted and it was the consensus that, rather than
approve the study proposal before Council at this time, Coopers &
Lybrand develop the Request for Proposal on the word processing system
... pointing out that the need of the City at this time is to,develop
an RFP that identifies requirements without identifying the number of
sites. It was felt that just getting into word processing would be
very beneficial. It was noted that the City currently has an approved
contract with Coopers & Lybrand to do the word processing study... to
prepare the Request for Proposal, and to assist the City in acquiring
bids from various vendors....
In response to a question, staff said in part that they are currently I
collecting material on the feasibility of a City-owned telephone system.
Councilman Haltom said he would like to move ahead on this as every day
of delay is going to be more costly... especially when the new telephone
rates go into effect. Council agreed.
Staff advised that the safety study approved by Council on October 21,
1982 was going ahead; however, ti~> spent on the study by an outside
consultant had already exceeded the $1,800 authorized ... it has become
more thorough with a larger volume of problems. It is now estimated
that the study will cost $3,000 instead of the $1,800. It was MOVED
by Counci_ll11.arl._~l~~!_second~~.\'. ~ounc_ilm~n Dring and carried on roll
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HOME SECUR ITY
PROGRAM
CONTRACT
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1761
ADOPTEi
ORDINANCE
NO. 1762
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5084
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call vote as follows, that the $3,000 be authorized and charged to the
Workers' Compensation Fund.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
Council received and considered the proposed contract with Willdan
Associates and the City to administer the Home Security Program for
Fiscal Year 1982-83. It has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows, that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement.
AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1761, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING
AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF AND ADDING SECTIONS TO DIVISIONS 0,
1, 2, 3, AND 5 OF PART 5, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IX THEREOF PERTAINING TO
REGULATION OF IDENTIFICATION AND TEMPORARY SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES."
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski,
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that further reading of the
full text of Ordinance No. 1761 be-waived 'and that same be ADOPTED.
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AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
NOES : None
- ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and r.ead the title of Ord i nance No. 1762, ent i tl ed: "AN ORD INANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING
AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTONS OF AND ADDING SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE IX THEREOF PERTAINING TO REGULATION OF TEMPORARY ELECTIONS SIGNS."
It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom, and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that the reading of the full text
of Ordinance No. 1762 be waived.
AYES : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Lojeski, and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that Ordinance No; 1762 be ADOPTED.
AYES : Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
NOES : Councilman Dring
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, expl~ined the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5084, entitled: ' "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA CERTIFYING REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND MAKING FINDINGS OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERA-
TION RELATIVE TO MITIGATION MEASURES AND PROJECT ALTERNATIVES FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 82-18, AND APPROVING SAID CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR 101-UNIT SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PROJECT AT 645-663 WEST NAOMI AVENUE."
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REJECTED
(Wintercorn)
LOJESKI
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It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom, and
carried on roll call vote as follows, that further reading of the full
text of Resolution No. 5084 be waived and that same be ADOPTED.
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring,'Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of Richard C.
Wintercorn was rejected on MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by
Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino
None
None
In response to Councilman Lojeski 's-question as to whether or not the I
letter from Group W relating to its refund policy has been signed, staff
said they have not been able to meet with the person to sign it -
although he has said he would. Councilman Lojeski would like to have
it published in the local newspaper as well as included in the next
City Newsletter, and he would like the Newsletter held up until the
signature is obtained. He also submitted that his cable television
reception has not improved. Staff will endeavor to obtain background
information on Group Wand some of its activities.
Brought up'the traffic situation on Colorado at Newcastle Park. Staff
will provide a report on parking during outgoing racetrack traffic
from San Antonio east and .will monitor and determine extent of problem.
Report to be made to Council.
Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and took action as follows:
Consideration of the request for annexation of the County territory
southwest of Arcadia. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring that the annexa-
tion be pursued according to the procedure. DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Hannah
and carried on roll call vote as follows, that annexation not proceed:-
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski
Councilmen Dring, Pellegrino
None
Conmunication to go forward to Ed Jenkins advising him of Council action.,
Council reentered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and considered the pro-
posals for the purchase of the northwest corner of First Avenue and
Huntington Drive. Staff will meet with Merrill-Lynch and Halfert next
week. It was noted by staff that JB Properties may submit a new pro-
posal. The brochure on the property is available to the public.
Some discussion on the merit of pursuing development of the Par-3 Golf-
Course property. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Mayor
Pellegrino and carried on roll all vote as follows that pursuit of the
project be discontinued.
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AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Pellegrino
Councilman Lojeski (he felt it healthy to find out what we have)
None
COUNCIL ENTERED A CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED AND ADJOURNED THE MEETING
IN MEMORY OF Thomas K. Thomson, who passed away on January 6, 1983. Mr.
Thomson is survived by his wife, Dorotha, sons Demple Johnson, of
Temple_CitY!__~lvin Johnson, of Yucaipa, and Captain Neal Joh~son, Arca~!a,.
ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNED at 11:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 1983 in the
Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and any closed
session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel and lit' ation atters.
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