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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE
IN 1HE OFFICE OF 1HE CITY CLERK
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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MAYOR OF
TRIPOLIS, GREECE-
SISTER CITY
(Dr. Soteropoulos)
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PUBLIC HEARING
TA 91-003
(Automobile Fueling
Sta. &. Retail Marts)
(APPROVED)
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CITY COUNCIL OF 1HE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 1991
The Arcadia City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 2. 1991 at
1:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers,
Rev. Philip Wood, Senior Pastor, Church of the Good Shepherd
Jerry Collins, Director of Parks and Recreation
PRESENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATION
Mayor Harbicht welcomed Mayor Demosthenis Soteropoulos and a contingent of
visitors from Tripolis, Greece, and noted that Tripolis. Greece has been Sister City to
the City of Arcadia for over thirty years, Mayor Harbicht presented Mayor Soteropoulos
with a City plaque and key to the City on behalf of the City Council, The Arcadia Sister
City Conunission was invited to join Mayor Harbicht and Mayor Soteopoulos on the
dais for photographs, The Mayor noted that Sister City COmmissioners Jean Johnson
and Beverly Street are soon traveling to Greece, They are scheduled to stop over in
Tripolis to bring greetings from Arcadia Mayor Soteropoulos expressed greetings to
Arcadia from Tripolis through an interpreter and presented a beautiful silver plaque to
Mayor Harbicht etched with the unique white nwble Cathedrnl Church of St Basil,
Patron saint of education, Tripolis Greece; a Tripolis City pin to Jean Cope.
Chairperson, Arcadia Sister City; a second plaque to Commissioner Dean Efstathiou, a
feUow Greek; and a Calendar depicting Tripolis bnildings to Mayor Pro tem Kovacic,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIlJREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING
AGENDA ITEMS
None
Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve Text Amendment 97-003,
amending Section 9275'et seq, (Conditional Uses Regulations) of the Arcadia Municipal
Code to add a new designation of "Automobile Fueling Stations" To conditionally
permit convenience retail marts in conjunction with gas stations. Text Amendment 97-
003 was proposed by the Chevron Products Company,
The Arcadia Municipal Code currently provides for two types of gas station designations
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to be allowed by Conditional Use Permit (CUPS) in C-o (professional Office) or any less
restrictive commercial or industrial zones; Automobile SeIf-SeIVice Stations and
Automobile SeIVice Stations. Various regulations, as well as permitted and prohibited I
activities are specified for both designations under the conditional use regulations for
drive-in businesses,
The existing code allowed a maximum of 210 square feet of retail sales in conjunction
with gasoline seIVice stations, Chevron's proposal was to allow up to 2,000 net square
feet of retail sales in conjunction with the sale of gasoline, The Planning Commission
recommended approval of this text amendment subject to amendments proposed by the
Commission'setforth in the September 2, 1997 staff report, with the most significant
change being a reduction in the aUowable sales area to 1,500 square feet Text
Amendment 97-003 also setsforth the requirement for a minimum of eight (8) fueling
positions available for customer use,
In the discussion following the staff report Councilmember Young noted past Councils
have considered applications for convenience retail marts at gas stations and the
Councilmembcrs objected to the sale of beer and wine, Councilmember Young
commented that she is still against the sale of beer and wine at gas stations, Text
Amendment 97-003 permits the sale of such alcoholic beverages,
Mayor Hartlicht OPENED the public hearing,
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Bob Brooks. representing Chevron Products Company, 1300 South Beach Boulevard, La
Habra, California, stated in part that this text amendment is a product of the changing
service station business. SeIVice station operators, dealers and oil companies are
changing from seIVice bays to other alternative profit centers because cars have gotten
more sophisticated and service stations need specialized equipment and personnel who
are vel)' specifically trained for almost evel)' specific automobile, Chevron staff concur
with the recommendations of the Planning Commission with the exception of the 1,500
square feet maximum retail area. Chevron requests that where the property is large
enough, and they comply with aU other requirements, Chevron be permitted to have a
2.000 square foot retail mart Further, in response to Councilmembcr Young, Mr,
Brooks replied that Chevron seIls beer and wine in its convenience stores wherever it is
legal to do so,
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No one else desiring to address the City Council, it was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem
Kovacic, seconded by Councilmembcr Young and CARRIED to CLOSE the public
hearing.
In the discussion following the close of the public hearing Council generally concurred
to add convenience retail marts as a permitted use, in conjunction with gasoline seIVice
stations, to the Arcadia Municipal Code.
Regarding the sale of beer and wine at gasoline stations with convenience marts,
CounciImember Young reiterated that she is against the sale of beer and wine in
conjunction with the sale of gasoline. Other Councilmembers felt that they would not
be in favor of restricting the sale of such items, By general consent Council agreed to
permit a 2,000 square foot maximum retail sales area for convenience marts at gasoline
stations,
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kovacic and I
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE Text Amendment 97-003 as
amended, to permit 2.000 square feet of retail sales area in conjunction with gasoline
stations; and DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance for introduction and
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adoption at future meetings of the City Council.
AYES: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and HaIbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Young said she would like the minutes to reflect that she is against the
sale of beer and wine in convenience marts located at gasoline stations.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Drew Krvnicki. 321 Leroy Avenue, stated in part that he had the misconception that the
City was in good financial condition and has now realized that although the City has
$36 million in reseIVe funds, $21 million are restricted funds, Less than $10 million of
the remaining unrestricted funds are available if capital expenditures and long tenn
improvements are deferred, If the City continues to spend reserve funds at the present
rate in about six years the unrestricted funds will be gone, He understands that City
department heads are re-evaluating the Capitallmprovement Progrnm. Mr. Krynicki
believes it is important that those proposed expenditures be cut back. He further
suggested a change in City staffing to allow the transfer of a Fire Department employee
to the Water Division to paint and maintain fire hydrants,
Gail Marshall. 2300 Block of Lee Avenue. requested that the City Council answer
questions regarding City budgetaIy problems, In reply to Mrs. Marshall, Mayor
Hartlicht responded as follows: The City has considered contracting out street lighting,
fleet maintenance and street sweeping; Council has discussed a work-furlough program;
Council was not interested in some of the budget reductions first presented to them; City
support of the Chamber of Commerce is considered every year; the Council examined
the staffing level of all City departments and the City is not over-staffed; employee
insurance benefits were reduced by $200.000 this year; the employees use of city cars is
justified. Mrs. Marshall expressed her opinion of other City functions such as the Fire
Department and the Class I rating which she said has little impact on insurance costs.
Mrs. Marshall expressed appreciation to Councilmember Chang for his diligent service
as a Councilmember, and took exception to a remark made in jest to him at the August
26th Council meeting,
Fred Jahnke. II Hacienda Drive, stated in part that Council had promised City residents
they would make major e>:penditure cuts in the City budget if the Fire Suppression
District failed. The "no" vote on the District prevailed and he was very disappointed
that the Council failed to make the promised cuts, The reductions that Council made
were only one-third of the budget shortfall, Council catUlot continue to dip into reserve
funds. Mr. Jahnke urged Council to take action now on the 1998-99 City budget, which
appears to have a shortfall also.., without dipping into reseJVes. He does not believe a
change to County Fire services will materialize, he believes a change-over to County
would provide only a small material savings to the City. Mr, Jahnke further stated his
opinion that an increase in the City utility tax would be turned down by the voters, He
had several suggestions for the Council, 1) The City Manager should be directed to
present a balanced budget to the Council. 2) Appoint a sma1l advisory committee of
citizens with financial experience and expertise to assist Council with study and
recommendations, with the full cooperation of City staff, 3) Every City Council meeting
over the next ten months should have an agenda item of potential cuts in expenses
and/or increases in income. The City Manager should provide a detailed report of
actions taken over the previous two weeks and actions planned for the following month.
Identified expenditure cuts should be immediately implemented, 4) A new study on
City management salaries and benefits as compared to other cities in the area. S) The
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(Budget Cuts)
YOUNG
(Water
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KUHN
(SA Family YMCA)
CHANG
(Tripolis VlSitolS)
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redevelopment program also needs study, perhaps by the recommended financial
advisory committee.., how much of a redevelopment fund does the Agency really need?
Is redevelopment really paying off for the City? Council should explain this to the City.
Mr, Jahnke noted Council cannot afford to cut the reserves anymore, Nor can the
budget problem be solved overnight A year long action is necessary to properly correct
the imbaIance,
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Lonell Silencer. 1008 South Mayflower Avenue, expressed his opinion that Mayor
Harbicht has not provided a positive explanation regarding the remodeling of the
Mayor's office, Mr, Spencer read his pelSOnaI transcription of Councilmember Kuhn's
remarks, regarding this remodel project, at the October 15, 1996 Council meeting, Mr,
Spencer also read from his pelSOnaI transcription of the August 26. 1997 Council
meeting on the same subject. He noted the cost to remodel the Mayor's office of
$18,782 paid for more than just a hallway, The remodeled office is beautiful, unique
and one of a kind, of which Arcadia citizens should be proud.
William M. McKinlev. West Sierra Madre Boulevard, stated in part, he understands the
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency has a debt of approximately $6,6 million. He asked
how much of this debt is included in City reserves? Mayor Harbicht commented that
approximately one-half of the $6.6 million is in the form of bonds and the other half are
loans from the City. The Mayor added also, to balance that, the Agency owns property.
Further, in response to Mr. McKinley regarding the City's Mutual Aide Agreements for
fire services, the City Manager responded that the City tracks the calIs for service from
other agencies, as well as Arcadia's calls for aid from agencies... this is not a monetary
program, the City receives and provides aid when needed. The Mayor added that the
City is reimbursed when Arcadia firefightelS are sent to work on forest fires in other
locations,
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MATIERS FROM ELECfED OffiCIALS
Mayor Haribcht noted Mr, Krynicki made a nice analysis of the City's financial
situation, however, the budget cuts that Council made amounting to $600.000 were for
the current fiscal year. There were permanent cuts of approximately $850,000 a year
thereafter,
Councilmember Young reported a representltive from the Stlte spoke at a recent
meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Water District and announced that there is a new
contaminant in Southern California water called perchlorate, which is derived from
nuclear fuel. This contaminant was not found in the Arcadia water system.
CounciImernber Kuhn announced that the Santl Anitl Family YMCA will host their
"Champion of Youth" recognition dinner on November 6th. Nominations for this
award are welcome, The deadline is September 5th. Counci1member Kuhn is
ChairpelSOn of the Arcadia Selection Committee,
Councilmember Chang commented that he enjoyed the visit of Mayor Soteropoulos
from TripoIis, Greece, and the group with him. He welcomed them to the City.
Councilmember Chang reported that Council balanced the FY 1997-98 budget by
reducing City expenditures by $650,000 and the use of approximately $1.2 million from
the Emergency reserve fund. The spending cuts will result in a permanent savings of
$826,000 a year and that amount should take care of any potential deficit in the FY
1998-99 budget These cuts will have a slight affect on City services, Some very
important expenditures involving safety and education were preserved. The senior
programs were left intlct also, Councilmember Chang believes the allocation of reserve
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funds to balance the budget was a very wise decision. He has received several telephone
caIls this past week commending Council's right decision, He mentioned also. the
expenditure cuts included $436.000 for the Fire Department The Fire Department
overtime pay for last year amounted to almost $1,000,000, Council reduced this
overtime amount by 20%, With regard to the Redevelopment Agency $6.6 million
deficit, these are loans from the City since the 1980's, Payments every year on
outstanding Redevelopment bonds amount to $325,000, The Redevelopment Agency'
has been receiving $2 million tax increment every year for the past several YeaIS. If the
Agency were tenninated now the Agency would only receive 10% or $200,000 in tax
increment funds, The Redevelopment Agency helps to correct City blight and is helping
to develop business in the Downtown area. Overall, the Agency has had a positive
effect on the City, .
Mayor Pro tern Kovacic presented several ideas for direction of the City: I) Referring to
the budget process. he would like staff to prepare a quarterly review of the budget...
revisit the projections of income and expenses and make cuts, if necessary, 2) Form a
citizen's advisory committee to review the various options for fire protection services
that may be available, including the County Fire Services Survey, This would be a "blue
nDbon" committee to study the proposals, 3) Form a citizen's committee to study
economic development and the elimination of the City's perceived unfriendly business
attitude, Mayor Pro tern Kovacic suggested a combination of local merchants and
residents to serve on this committee, He also believes the City should fill the position of
Development Services Director, or retain someone who specializes in economic
development, to help develop the City's resources to their highest potential,
The City Council concurred on Number 1 - the quarterly budget review. Number 2 -
Fire Advisory Committee. Councilmember Chang and Young agreed with Mayor Pro
tern Kovacic 10 place this matter on an agenda for consideration.
Mayor Harbichl advised Mayor Pro tern Kovacic that on August 23rd following the tour
of the Downlown area. Council assigned the task to the Planning Commission, of taking
a look al existing ordinances and returning their recommendations to the Council for
specific changes. The Mayor did nOI think hiring a Director of Development Services
would be as beneficial as retaining someone on a "you get paid if you perform" basis,
Councilmember Chang concurred with Mayor Pro tern Kovacic's idea for fonning a
"blue nl>bon" committee of citizens for economic development
Councilmember Chang and Kuhn agreed with Mayor Pro tern Kovacic 10 place this
matter on an agenda for discussion.
4) Mayor Pro lem Kovacic said he would like the various City board and commissions,
such as, Recreation, Planning, Library and Human Resources to consider budget issues
in their recommendations to the City Council,
Mayor Harbichl suggested that Mayor Pro tern Kovacic draft a letter for the Mayor's
signature 10 send to these Commissions asking them to be particularly alert in those
areas mentioned.
5) Council should formalize communications with the School District Board, Arcadia
Education Foundation and the PTA's concerning Council's discussion about the
direction and future of the D .ARE, program and school crossing guards, in trying to
find some alternative sources of funding for these programs,
Mayor Harbicht commented that Council has already given direction to the City
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Manager to explore the idea of splitting those costs with the District, which has not
happened as yet
City Manager Kelly noted that he will meet with School Superintendent Towner, per I
Council's instruction, to go over Council's request that the School District commit to
one-half of the cost for these programs, He will then bring back Dr, Towner's response
to the Council,
Mayor Pro tern Kovacic felt that some kind of strategy or approach has to be adopted
that someone speaks to those three entities to discuss these issues, and that Council have
some kind of fonnal procedun: to make this request.
Council agreed to wait for the resullS of the meeting between City Manager Kelly and
Dr, Towner and then possibly. letters over the Mayor's signature could be sent to the
Arcadia Education Foundation and the various PTA's explaining the situation and
asking for some input on how these issues can be resolved.
6) On August 7th the City Manager received a letter from the County concerning
County's offer to give Arcadia County Park to the City... excluding the golf course, The
.Ietter indicated that more than half of the County parks have been given over to local
jurisdictions and there is an interim arrangement where there is some cost sharing.
Mayor Pro tern Kovacic's recollection is that it costs some $750,000 a year to maintain
Arcadia County Park. Is there any merit to having the Recreation Department or
Commission look into this new proposal or is it not attainable this year?
Mayor Hartlicht noted this is truly a regional paIk, vel)' few Arcadia residenlS use the
park relative to ilS total use, There is no justification for the City to take over this park
and provide it for the region other than it would be a defensive measure to avert the park
from just going to seed. Proposition A funds may be available to the County, however.
that they might use to make significant modifications to the park which was opened in
the 1930's and needs to be upgraded. The Mayor said he would like to see the City
explore the possibility of building a number of soccer fields in County park and getting
a concessionaire to run the fields on a "pay for play" kind of arrangement Or having a
concessionaire build an in-line skating facility there or things similar, County
Proposition A funds might be available for those type of activities, The City could make
this a break-even type of arrangement and also make it more useful to the Arcadia
community, Further, the northern end of the park abutting Huntington Drive could be
used for commercial development The Mayor noted the park was origina1ly given to the
County by the federal government for recreational purposes, Congressman Dreier could
be contacted to get a change in use from Congress, The Mayor said he would not agree
to just take the park over and assume the $750.000 liability eveI)' year under the present
conditions, '
Counci1member Young felt that Council needs to reiterate to the County that Arcadia
will take over the park if County also gives the City the golf course,
Mayor Pro tern Kovacic said he would like to keep the lines of communication open
with the County, He agreed with Mayor Hartlicht to talk with County to see if
something could be worked out
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The City Manager noted that two of the County Parks offered to the cities of Cerritos
and La Mirado withdrew from the arrangement when they found out the cost of I
maintenance, He felt County is softeuing since they realized that maintenance is an
issue. The City Manager also felt that County could be approached with the idea to
joint venture the park. he offered to approach the Supervisor's office and the County
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(Band Festival)
HARBIClff
(Maint of
Sch. Grounds)
(permanent
Budget Cuts)
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AWARDED
CONTRACT
(1997-98 Concrete
Repair Project.)
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Final Map
TR 52275
(9-unit Condo.
912-916 Arcadia
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CAO if Council so directs,
The City Attorney suggested this matter be placed on an agenda for further discussion
and direction to staff,
Mayor Pro tem Kovacic reported that Recreation Commissioner Jim Barrows advised
him that he was disappointed to hear that the Council has decided to drop all financial
support for the Festival of Bands.., which did not happen, Mr, Kovacic felt the logical
place for support for this activity would be another vehicle other than the City, however.
City support of this activity will continue for one more year. Mayor Hartlicht concurred.
Mayor Hartlicht corrected a previous commeot in that he was under the impression that
the City maintained school grounds and athletic fields, He was mistaken, the schools
maintain the school grounds. The City participated in certain improvements in the past,
but the City does not have on-going maintenance ofany of the school facilities,
The Mayor noted for approximately one year the City has had a hiring freeze in place.
Basically, the policy has been that when any City position becomes open it can ouly be '
filled with the specific approval of the City Council, As Council considered various
positions during budget deliberations, some of the positions were not cuI, but they are
vacant There is some confusion with staff of whether or not the hiring freeze is still 00.
Some time ago two positions in the Police Department opened up, Council said the
positions could not be filled until Council saw the results of the Fire Suppression
District vote, Since that time the positions have remained open and also two LibraI)'
positions, Staff would like to know if these positions can or cannot be filled or do they
still have to get authorization from the Council? At this point the City Manager advised
these positions are funded in the FY 1997-98 budget Upon the advice of the City
Attorney, Council concurred that this matter be placed on an agenda for discussion and
action.
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED the Minutes of the August 19, 1997 Council Meeting,
See page 8
AWARDED a contract in the amount of $43,771.85 to D & M, Inc, for the 1997-98
Concrete Repair Program; WAIVED all informalities in the bid process;
AUTIIORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney,
APPROVED the Final Map of Tract 52275 for a 9-unit residential condominium project
at 912-916 Arcadia Avenue, provided all outstanding conditions of approval be
complied with to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,
ACer.1'1 r.lJ dedication of private property (three foot strip) for public right-of-way
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P,M, 24755
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CONTRACT
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Parking Lot
Resurfacing Frog,)
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NO, 2076
(Nighttime curfews)
(IN1RODUCTION)
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purposes on the north side of Santa Clara Street from 110 feet west of the centerline of
Fifth Avenue to the Santa Anita Wash as shown on Parcel Map No, 24755 (Kiewit East
- Emkay),
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THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEM 73, c, d, AND e WERE APPROVED ON MOTION
BY COUNCll.MEMBER KUHN, SECONDED BY COUNClLMEMBER YOUNG
AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic. Kuhn, Young and Hartlicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Following discussion of the bidding process, which was explained by the City Manager
and the City Attorney regarding the possibility of flexibility in the process, It was
MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to A WARD a contract in the amount of
$199,277,07 to California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc. for the 1997-98 Street
and Parking Lot Resurfacing Program; WAIVED all informalities in the bid process;
AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney,
AYES: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Hartlicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER
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The City Manger presented and read the title of Resolution No. 6009: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA FlXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED TO BE RAISED
FROM. PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 TO
PAY THE AUTHORIZED MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION COSTS OF THE
CITY UGHTING AND PARKING DISTRICTS,"
It was MOVED by Counci1member Chang, seconded by Conncilmemher Kuhn and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No, 6009 be and it is hereby
ADOPTED,
AYES: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Hartlicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY A ITORNEY
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmem""" Kuhn and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2076 entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
SECTION 4250,1 ADDING SECTION 4250,1.2 PERTAINlNG TO NlGHITlME
CURFEWS." be and it is hereby INTRODUCED,
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VOLUNTARY
CAMPAIGN
EXPENDITURE
CEILINGS
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AYES: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Pursuant to the request of the City Council. the City Attorney provided a report relating
to voluntary expenditure ceilings for elected City officials incorporating provisions of
Proposition 208, 1bis proposition was a statewide initiative passed at the November 5,
1996 general election. It amends the California Political Reform Act provisions
regarding political campaign finance and disclosure, including imposition of new
contribution limits and a system of voluntary expenditure limits, Proposition 208
became effective on JanuaJy 1, 1997,
The contn'bution limits ofProoosition 208 are summarized as follows:
1. "Persons", which includes individuals, various business entities, and Committees in
cities the size of Arcadia may contn'bute no more than $100 per election, per
candidate. 1bis includes contn'butions to a candidates controlled committee,
2. No person may give more than $500 per calendar year to any committee which is not
controlled by a candidate and which contributes to candidates.
By virtue of Proposition 208 these new limitations are now part of the State law that
effects City Council elections, The law also provides certain additional limitations that
may be enacted by cities as voluntary expenditure ceilings.
Voluntary Exnenditure ceiliDl!s,
1. A City can establish voluntary expenditure ceilings in any amount of $1.00 or less
per resident for each election in the jurisdiction.
2, If the City adopts a voluntary expenditure ceiling candidates must file a statement of
acceptance or rejection of the ceiling before accepting any contn'butions, If the
candidate accepts expenditure limitations, the per person contn'bution limit
described above ($100 per person per election) is increased to $250 per person per
election.
3. Once a candidate who does not accept the expenditure ceiling raises or spends 75%
of the recommended expenditure ceiling for that office, the voluntary expenditure
ceiling for other candidates in the same race will automatically triple. Other
increases to the ceiling occur if independent committees spend a certain percentage
of the SlH:3iled voluntary expenditure ceiling irllpOSed by ordin.n,..,.
In the discussion Mayor Harbicht noted that whether a candidate subscn'bes to the
voluntary limit or not, if a non-subscribcr goes over 75% of the limit, the limit triples
for the subscn'bers.. why set a limit? He does not see where this will accomplish
anything.
Mayor Pro tern Kovacic felt that the spending limit under Proposition 208 is basically
an incentive for all candidates to subscn'be to a reasonable voluntary ceiling on
expenditures.
Counci1membcr Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn and Young each stated their support of
voluntary campaign spending limits,
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(In Memory of
Jeanette Dennis)
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It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Young, and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECf staff to prepare an ordinance for
consideration of the City Council that sets a voluntary expenditure limitation of $.50 per I
Arcadia resident for municipal elections as provided by Proposition 208,
AYES: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, and Young
NOES: Mayor Hartlicht
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Kuhn 'adjourned the meeting in memory of Jeanette Dennis, "The City
of Arcadia and many ofus lost a very dear friend recently. Jeanette was born in 1933 in
Sierra Madre, She was the youngest of four children, two brothers and one sister,
During college she met and married her husband, Don... they had four children, Karen,
Sandy, Dan and Don. Her husband Don passed away suddenly in 1988 and left a large
void in her life, Her family was the light of her life and she was so very proud of their
accomplishments, Like so many mothers, while the children were growing up she
became a professional volunteer, She was active in PTA, Little League, Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts where she began as a volunteer and was working there upon her retirement
She was president of ArcadiaIMonrovia Soroptimist for two years and worked very hard
for last years Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Jeanette was the type of person who never
asked for the limelight for herself, but she served others in a quiet and unselfish way,
The City of Arcadia became benefactor of her good works because she loved this City,
In loving memory of Jeanette Dennis, I would like to read the following poem written by
Rebecca Farlow Jordan, entitled "You Can Make a Difference In Your World" because I
believe it descn"bes her basic philosophy on life, 'It's not how much you accomplish in
life that really counts, but how much you give to others. It's not how high you build
your dreams that makes a difference, but how high your faith can climb, It's not how
many goals you reach, but how many lives you touch. It's not who you know that
matters, but who you are inside, Believe in the impossible, hold tight to the incredible
and live each day to its fullest potential... you can make a difference in your world',
11Iank you, Mr. Mayor,ft
At 9:57 p.rn. the Regular Meeting of the City Council ADJOURNED to Tuesday,
September 16. 1997 at 7:00 p,rn. in the Council Chamber for a Regular Meeting to
conduct the bnsiness of the City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and
any Oosed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of
properties,
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Robert C, Hartlich!, Mayor of the City of Arcadia
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