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CITY COUNCil.. PROCEEDINGS ARE AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN TIIE OFFICE OF TIIE
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CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
October 7, 1997
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
October 7, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Arcadia City Hall Council
Chambers.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Kovacic, Kuhn, Young, and Harbicht
ABSENT: Councilmember Chang (arrived at 6:07 p,m,)
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Young, and CARRIED
to EXCUSE the absence of Councilmember Chang.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
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UPDATE ON SEISMIC RELIABILITY STUDY WITH ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
o 7!:'O. j, 5" Pat Malloy, Maintenance Services Director, introduced and acknowledged the following people
for their assistance and work in this project: Guy James, technical and engineering assistance;
Rita Kurth, water services officer, administrative support; Steve Buchnan of Buchnan
& Associates, consulting engineer, and engineering coordinator between the City and the Army
Corp of Engineers,
Pat Malloy presented infonnation on the Water Infrastructure Restoration Special Study .
Earthquake Preparedness. In the event of a major earthquake Arcadia's water system will
provide drinking water and some fire support to the citizens of the community. However, staff is
concerned about providing a sufficient amount of water with good pressure for fire suppression
following an earthquake. Much damage occurring following a major earthquake will not occur
from the earthquake itself, but from the resulting fires causing increased property damage,
This study took two years to accomplish with assistance given by the federal government and the
Army Corp of Engineers; it did not cost the City any money,
History leading up to this project including the 19% Water Master Plan and Financial Plan (part
of that plan included a seismic study) was presented. Consultants reviewed the seismic
vulnerability study conducted by Montgomery Watson in 1992. New infonnation became
available as a result of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, Considering infonnation provided to the
City and review of the last seismic study the consultants recommended the City embark on a new
study utilizing existing seismic factors,
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The Water Resources Development Act was investigated to identify funds to pay for the new I
seismic study, This study cost just over $600,000. In January 19% the cities of Arcadia and
Siem Madre jointly applied for congressional support for funding through the Water Resources
Development Act of 1990, Specific funding for this project was provided over a two year time
frame (1996 and 1997); $300,000 was received for each of the two years to move forward with
the study. This money was given to the Army Corp of Engineers to conduct the study and act as
the project administrator.
Along with the Army Corp of Engineers acting as the project administrator, the project team also
included Robert Bein of WiIJiam Frost & Associates as the engineering consultants, and the cities
of Arcadia and Sierra Madre as the local sponsors, On June 6, 19% the first meeting occurred.
During this meeting the participants identified problems and problem solving opportunities on
which the study should focus. The major topic of discussion was data availability and access,
Infonnation resources included archives from both cities, the Department of Health Services" Los
Angeles County Flood Control District, other consultants, The Water Masters, Main San Gabriel
Basin and Raymond Basin, and other public agencies in the area.
The project team established study objectives, These objectives included: evaluation of water
system performance following a major earthquake, the economic effects on the cities' due to
disruption in water service, development of alternatives, upgrades and/or additions, to reduce
damages, and identification of opportunities to expand groundwater recharge and new basin
operation parameters,
Stages of the project were described, Stage I, the Reconnaissance Phase included: review of the
existing system and established planning goals, data gathered during first year of the study,
developed a computerized hydraulic model of the city's water system. This model was used to I
simulate what would happen to the city following a major earthquake without any improvements
to the system based on today' s activities, The model also simulated what would happen after
certain improvements were done. In Stage I a Design Based Earthquake (DBE) was also
identified. Based on the Sierra Madre Fault a 7.2 mag, earthquake used as an example. If a
quake of this magnitude occurred along this fault line the activity in Arcadia would be
approximately 6,8 mag,
Stage 2, the Feasibility Phase in the DBE example an estimate of$307,501,000 damage to public
and private property resulted - the majority resulting from fires. Based on average demand to
system as it is today, and an estimated 16 fires and 18 pipe breaks projected from the DBE, there
would not be sufficient water pressure for fire suppression for approximately 5 hours after an
earthquake before recovery would begin. The effects on various zones within the city was
reviewed. Zones 6 and 7 would have good coverage because of new reservoirs that are currently
being worked on, Minimizing effects of such activity was reviewed-ground water replacement,
emergency supply analysis (reservoirs, storage, pumping capacities are inadequate), external
power reliance will be needed-backup is inadequate. Seismic upgrading of turnouts and
connections are needed. Currently they are rigid, flexible couplings and connectors are needed to
, avoid breakage during an earthquake.
Project Identification Staging Alternatives and an Economic Base Study followed in this phase.
Mayor Harbicht questioned the probability or prediction of an earthquake actuaIly happening,
when it will happen, it being a 6.8 mag. earthquake and resulting damage. It was answered that
estimates on damages were based on worst case scenarios. Weak points in the water system were
reviewed in estimating the potential damage and making judgments, The Army Corps of
Engineers and consultants utilized infonnation available from the Kobe, Japan earthquake and
the National Earthquake Center, Buffalo, N.Y.; they used a middle-of-the-road situation in the
DBE, In probability studies the Federal government utilizes very conservative approach,
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Norwalk started their study about one year prior to this study; they are the first ever done in this
counlIy.
A SU1II111lIIY of an Economic Evaluation and Cost Benefit Analysis was done based on damages
estimated at $307,501,000, There were three alternatives of remedies for the level of damage
experienced. Costs vs Benefits were reviewed. Doing projects listed in Alternative I (costing
$12,586,(00) would result in a benefit of $89,511,OOO. The estimated number of fires was
discussed (structural andlor patches of fires) and clarified. The south end of the City would have
adequate supply and pressure to take handle needs if Alternative I is done. Alternative 2 would
cost $24,388,000 would result in a $256,667,000 benefit Alternative 3 would result in a
$283,055,000 benefit. The resulting benefits are cumulative; figures in Alternative 2 include
figures from Alternative I, and Alternative 3 includes figures from Alternative 2 and 1.
There is an area on the maps reviewed, that the model shows would need more work than is
given in Alternative 3. Everything can't be mitigated, it's near impossible. The benefits of
doing Alternative 3 would be a great reduction in the dollar amount of damages; $283,000,000
less damages.
Discussion included Cost vs Benefits of each alternative and benefits to various areas of the city
by specific alternatives. Recent quake activity and their effects on the City of Arcadia were
reviewed, The federal government's approach is to spend this money as an avoidance of
spending increased rebuilding money after a major earthquake such as the Sylmar quake in 1971.
The federal government's fonnula for estimated damage figures include many factors such as
direct economic loss of sales for businesses, indirect economic costs of people not being able to go
to work, city employees not being able to go to work; not just the damages to the water systems,
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A breakdown of the $307,501,000 was requested. The breakdown should include the amounts
for: buildings lost, opportunity lost, sales lost, people not going to work. Actual impact on the
city for structural damage was requested.
There are additional benefits to be realized by the city if this project were to be done and if there
is not an earthquake. The joint project with the City of Sierra Madre at the St Joseph Well
would supply them with their emergency needs, they would pay for it, we would jointly use it
The third column on all alternatives identifies projects that are already incorporated in the
existing Water Master Plan. These are projects that will still be done even if nothing further
happens on the earthquake project. If funding (a 50150 split) can be obtained from the federal
government, then half the money needed for this project is already set aside with the money
designated in the Water Master Plan. There is a benefit to move forward in that respect.
$600,000 funding has already been received to do the project so far. $525,000 is awaiting
signature at the federal level which would be design. $700,000 in design money is needed for the
projects listed, The federal government would be paying $525,000 and $175,000 would have to
be paid by the cities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre ($140,000 pro-rata share for the City of
Arcadia; the balance of $35,000 by the City of Sierra Madre),
The next task is to obtain suppon for funding for this project. It was asked if there were strings
attached by accepting the original $600,000 to proceed with the project, Response was that there
are not, nor are there strings attached if we continue through the design stage with the acceptance
of the additional $525,000 from the federal government
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The original $600,000 paid for the Army Corp of Engineers, consultant and engineers staff time,
data gathering; but doesn't include City of Arcadia employee time spent on the project. Monthly I
meetings for this project took place for two hours each in the Council Chamber Conference
Room, The City of Arcadia's $140,000 design money can be in-kind money and can be
attributed to our portion of the total design monies.
Steve Buchnam stated this study is more than the seismic study alone, it is a hydraulic model,
and also a major ground water model that will eventual1y increase the potential view of the
ground water in the Raymond Basin. Several spin-offs of this project could occur and other
agencies are already looking at the information it contains. About one-third of the City is in the
Raymond Basin.
Staff's recommendation is a hybrid of projects between Alternatives I and 2 eliminating some of
the pipeline projects going north and south in the system, removing the 3,000,000 gallon
reservoir from the second alternative and putting it inlO the first alternative for future design.
For the hybrid project there is $6,000,000 currently programmed in the Water Master Plan. The
total project would cost $12,000,000. The City needs to look in the future at the projects in
Alternatives 2 and 3 that are not included in the recommendation. if the federal government
does not contribute money to do this project, there is not much sense in moving forward beyond
the design stage, The design money can be used to do the projects listed in the Master Plan.
The City will not be out anything by taking advantage of the design money from the federal
government
Mayor Hatbicht requested verification that alternative 2 would cost $24,388,000 with $6,000,000
previously programmed; and, what was being requested from the council at this point?
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Direction was requested by staff to move forward with the design phase of the project, to move
forward in investigating funding sources, and return with staff reports to Council.
Staff has met with the City of Norwalk and five other cities discussing resources for future
construction money. They are working on fonning a lobbying contingency from all 6 cities, 10
lobby the South Pacific Division of the Corp of Engineers, the State of California Water
Commission, the State Department of Water Resources, This contingency would assist in the
elimination of road blocks previously experienced, A meeting has been set for October 14, 1997;
The City Manager will represent the City of Arcadia as part of the League of California Cities
meeting. Several other cities are sending representatives 10 the South Pacific Division. A
contingency may go to Washington, DC in November, with hopes that a member of the council
will go along with Steve Buchnam, as a representative for the City of Arcadia, City of Siena
Madre, and the City of Norwalk as a consultant. Lobbying needs to be done with The Corps in
Washington, the Authorization and Appropriation committees, and congressional delegates,
Lobbyists are currently working to set this up and orchestrate.
Two courses of action were requested of the Council; authorization to go to the design phase with
the federal government, and authorization to lobby for the construction dollars, Most of the
projects listed need to be designed, so there would be a leverage of dollars there. This being the
first plan of its kind will take some education in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Washington,
DC to indicate the importance of the project.
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Design costs are $140,000 to the City of Arcadia, Staff requested direction from the Council to
return for an authorization for appropriation of the $140,000 to show the federal government a
good faith effort. There is money potentially available awaiting the President's signature; hopes
are the President does not line item veto these funds,
Mayor Harbicht does not want to expend monies to design a project that will not be done; but
recognized the need to move ahead with the project. He is not yet ready to say move ahead
because of other questions and research that needs to be addressed; what project damages are
made of in gross terms that are 5% or more (i.e, property damage, and "soft" costs - avoidance
things). Alternative 2 seems to be the best, gives the most value for the dollar. Second item for
staff to address is the probability of estimated level of damages occurring. Council needs a better
understanding of what the $307,501,000 represents.
Staff will provide information to the Council for further clarification.
Staff requested that Council authorize staff to return to the Council with an appropriation request
for the $140,000 to move ahead, This would allow the City to continue the pursuit of the half
million dollars in federal money.
All items in the project are covered in the Master Plan. $300,000 is earmarked for the projects
covered in the project plan and the Master Plan.
Councilmember Chang asked if there is a time factor that would push the Council to appropriate
the $140,000 design monies? Response was that it would simply be set aside. Dr, Chang also
asked if there is a time factor for the whole project? Response was that it would take 2-3 months
before a contract can be executed with the Corps.
The appropriation request should be put on the next Council Agenda.
Councilmember Young asked if the City spends this money to make the improvements, have all
the water connections and other major items to be completed been earthquake tested? Staff
responded, that was considered, The Corps analyzed all reservoirs and the structural adequacies.
An Analysis was done, testing will be part of the design process and will occur at that point
Council confirmed with staff the directions given. Discussion completed.
At 6:52 p.m. the City Council recessed to the Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Manager announced two Closed Session items: "Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9 (c) concerning the potential initiation of litigation (two potential cases)." And,
"Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with the City labor negotiators
regarding negotiations with AFSCME Local 2264."
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At 6:52 p.m. the City Council RECESSED to the Closed Sessions and RECONVENED the
Regular Meeting at 7:10 p,m, in the City Council Chambers.
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INVOCATION Rev. Thomas Shriver, Emmanuel Assembly of God
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Police Chief Ronnie Gamer
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
None
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
5, QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
ORD, & RESO.
READ BY It was MOVED by Councilmember Kuhn, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED
TITI..E ONI.. Y that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED,
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PUBLIC HEARING (Continued from September 16, 1997)
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COBG FUNDS -
SMALL BUS. The Greater San Gabriel Valley Community Development Corporation (CDC), composed of
CAPITAL LOAN several area cities and banks, has established a small business loan fund. CDC has requested
FUND up to $10,000 from Arcadia as "pool" money for a capital loan program for local small business
(S. G.v. C,D, C,) development. Staff recommended a revision to the 1997-98 Statement of Objectives and Project
(APPROVED) Use of 23rd Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to allocate $5,000 to
assist the COC and an appropriation of $5,000 Redevelopment funds. It was noted this one-time
tJ ~.] '7- .3 0 Agency contribution can be leveraged numerous times to pennit loans of $5,000 to $50,000 for
slightly higher risk Arcadia Businesses.
At the September 16, 1997 City CouncillRedevelopment Agency meeting the Council had
questions about the interest rate charged to the borrowers, whether there is a "downside" to
Arcadia's participation in the program, and what was the perfonnance or success rate of the
other COC's? Staff reported in the October 7, 1997 report that the rate of interest to the loan
applicant is detennined by the CDC loan committee. It is a market rate determined by numerous
variables, including risk, typically analyzed by a lender. Also, there is almost no downside to the
City or the Redevelopment Agency. Neither entity is in any way liable for the actions of the CDC
nor are either liable to the lender or applicants, As to the success rate of other CDC's, San
Diego, Riverside and Orange Counties have all experienced reasonable success in the short
period that the loan program has been in operation.
Mayor Harbicht OPENED the Public Hearing,
No one came forward to address the City Council, and it was MOVED by Council member Kuhn,
seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED to CLOSE the Public Hearing.
Ms, Alma Williams, Community Development Officer, Community Bank. was introduced by
Peter Kinnahan, City Economic Development Administrator, to respond to Council's questions,
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Ms. Williams, in response to Council's questions, stated the small business loan pool is 90"/0
funded at SJ10,OOO to this date, Eight cities have committed to this progrnrn thus far. lfthere is
a loan loss the loss is spread among the member banks. The intereSt rate will be determined by
whatever the market will bear at the time...there are other factors also which will determine what
the rate will be as far as the risk involved with the credit The SJO,OOO allocated to the progrnrn
by the City and Agency for cost to administer the progrnrn will be kept in reserve until a qualified
Arcadia business applies for a loan, Five years is the maximum time allotted to a business to pay
back the loan. The repayment period depends on the purpose of the loan. An applicant for a
COC loan would first have to be declined a conventional loan from a bank before the CDC would
loan the funds. CDC funds are targeted for businesses not qualified for conventional loans or
businesses ~nearly bankable".
In the discussion Councilmember Young commented she was very uncomfortable with the COC
program. The money could be better spent on other things or left in the COBG progrnrn.
Mayor Harbicht felt taking S5,OOO out of the COBG housing rehabilitation progrnrn is a
relatively small investment in the Arcadia business community, and there would still be $436,000
left in CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation. The Mayor believes many small businesses in
Arcadia could benefit from this kind of ~safety net" financing, He noted this seems like a good
investment and he is in favor of the City's participation in the progrnrn,
Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic felt that SJO,OOO is a relatively modest contribution and the SIO,OOO
guaranteed return to City business' gives him a level of comfort, He agreed with Mayor Harbicht
that the City should participate in the progrnrn and see what happens,
Councilmember Chang said this SJO,OOO is a good investment that could benefit expansion of a
business in the City.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the allocation of S5,OOO in Community Development
Block Grant (COBG) funds for the small business loan progrnrn: AUfHORIZE the City Manager
to EXECUTE the Memorandums of Understanding which will be submitted to the Los Angeles
County Community Development Corporation.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn and Harbicht
Councilmember Young
None
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Dorothv Denne. Arcadia resident, Arcadia Beautiful Commissioner, reported the Commission
will again present awards for holiday decorations, The judging will take place on Monday and
Tuesday evenings, December IS and 16, 1997. On December 3rd the City will hold the iree
lighting celebration at City Hall.
Gino Roncelli. 1250 Ramona Road, expressed disagreement of the item just approved by the
CounciJ...the S5,OOO committed to the CDC small business loan progrnrn, Referring to Council's
previous statements regarding budget cuts if the Fire Suppression District did not pass, Mr.
Rencelli noted Agenda Item I la on tonight's agenda, the City Manager's recommendation that
twelve (12) staff positions be filled, which represents $430,065 from the General Fund.. He feels
that Arcadia citizens have said, "we don't want to spend anymore money...clean up somewhere
else...c1ean this house up,..stop the overtime." There are a number of items on the agenda to
spend more money. Where is this money coming from, he asked,
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Gail Marshall. 2300 block of Lee Avenue, stated in part that she wonders if Council studies each
of the City's funds to reallocate money back to the City's General Fund. This until a pennanent I
solution to'the budget deficit in the General Fund is found, Referring to the possibility of
obtaining the Arcadia County Parle, Ms. Marshall suggested the City test the ground for
hazardous underground contamination before considering this acquisition. This park was a
federal balloon field in World War 1.
Ms, Marshall expressed favor of a citizens committee to offer fresh ideas to the Council.
Referring to Councilmember Chang's statement at a previous Council meeting that the
Redevelopment Agency pay back part of the $6,6 million owed to the City, and Mayor Harbicht
responded that this would be illegal, Ms. Marshall asked the City Attorney for his opinion about
this statement. City Attorney Miller responded that he did not have an answer at this point and
he frankly does not understand the question. Mayor Harbicht responded that Ms. Marshall was
once again putting words in his mouth... Dr. Chang had suggested taking $350,000 from the
Redevelopment Agency to balance the General Fund Budget. That is what the Mayor said would
be illegal. Ms, Marshall disagreed and repeated what she felt the Mayor said.
Ms, Marshall also questioned the City's Fire mutual aid assistance. In 1996 the City Fire
Department received 48 assists and assisted other cities 282 times. She feels it costs the City big
money every time the Fire Department rolls. Arcadia citizens have paid for a lot of equipment
which qualified Arcadia Fire to be a Class I department. Residents pay dearly to maintain such a
status because of the strict rules, and the citizens do not really benefit a whole lot except for the
prestige of having a Class I rating. A Class 2 or 3 department would provide the same service to
the City, The residents are paying for service to neighboring cities to utilize Arcadia equipment
and manpower and Arcadia does not bill these other cities for this service. Ms. Marshall believes
other cities should only call Arcadia in extreme emergencies. The City cannot afford to continue I
to give this assistance away. Further, before changing to County fire services the City should
reassess Arcadia fire service and be more efficient. Council should look into the cost of fire
services. Ms. Marshall requested that Counci1 come back to her with an answer to these
suggestions.
Lvle Wilson. 1701 South Sixth Avenue, expressed approval of the City's participation in the
small business loan program. Mr. Wilson took exception to the expenditure of $430,065 to fill
City positions, which is on the agenda this evening, and then using reserve funds to make up a
budget shortfall. He feels management staff are not adequately doing their job and advising
Council of how funds are being spent. The streamlined budget process does not give the Council
enough infonnation. Mr. Wilson mentioned the reclassification of secretarial positions to
management analyst at a large increase in saIary to a management level with huge benefits, The
City is not receiving the work product back from the individuals reclassified management
analyst. Council should get its house in order before fiIling any more City positions.
Garland Roberson. Sullivan's Paint Store, 134 East Huntington Drive, President of the Arcadia
Business Association (ABA), stated in part that ABA has concerns about the potential Farmers
Market in the Downtown area, The Southland Farmers Association looked at the Downtown
area and feel the area is lacking in retail business to generate enough walking traffic to warrant a
farmers market. However the ABA is moving ahead with the project and will retain Southland
Farmers Association on a consulting hourly basis or a set fee for start-up services. Referring to
retail business in the area, Mr. Roberson noted the Planning Commission committee to study
economic development in the commercial zones seems to be moving toward a recommendation
that the zoning on Huntington Drive revert back to office use rather than the current retail use I
now in place. On behalf of the ABA, Mr. Roberson requested that Council enforce the current
zoning for retail use and give the retail development plan for the Downtown area a chance to
work. Mayor Harbicht commented that the Council will consider this and all of the Planning
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(Friends of
the Library)
(Downtown
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KOVACIC
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Commission recommendations for economic development in the commercial areas when
presented,
Von Raees. Publisher, Arcadia Weekly newspaper, representing the ABA, restated Mr.
Roberson's report regarding the Fannen; Market, noting also an unofficial count of business
establishments in the Downtown area, There are sixteen (16) retail stores in Downtown on First
Avenue, and approximately twenty-five (25) office type business'. The ABA believe that
Huntington Drive needs a higher percentage of retail. First Avenue does not generate enough
foot traffic to benefit all of the Downtown area. Eve!)' space along First Avenue and Huntington
needs to be retaiI to assist existing retaiI in the area and attract other retail type business, Of five
new businesses in Downtown, four are non-retail which will not generate sales tax revenue or
foot traffic. Mr. Raees urged Council to uphold the current zoning for retail in the Downtown
area on First Avenue and Huntington Drive and vigorously enforce this to help the ABA bring in
retail business to the community. Mr. Raees commented also that the CDC loan program with
ArclIdia's participation, will help Arcadia small businesses to flourish and grow,
MA TIERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilmember Young announced that September, 1998 marks the 20th anniversary of the
City's Sister City relationship with the City of Newcastle, Australia. To commemorate this, the
ArQldia Sister City Commission are seeking volunteen; to serve on a planning committee for
specifically for this purpose. Arcadia residents were encouraged to participate.
Councilmember Kuhn reported that, of the top twenty-five (25) sales tax producen; in the San
Gabriel Valley listed in the San Gabriel Cities Consortiwn, five are within the City of Arcadia,
Councilmernber Kuhn announced the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library will conduct a book
drive on October 25th from 9:00 a,m. to noon. Further, the Friends will hold an anniveIS3l)'
book sale on October 27 through November 1st. All books in the Friends book store will be 50"10
off the regular price,
Referring to zoning in the Downtown area, the City Manager, responding to Councilmember
Kuhn, explained if a bnilding in this area has been designed for office or service use and is still
in its legal non-<:onfonning status, the present zoning codes would allow a similar activity to go
hack into the bnilding. The Planning Commission is considering this practice to see if it is
woridng given what the goal of the Downtown area should be.
Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic commented on a number of events he attended and extended his
appreciation to the Arcadia Elks Club for their City Appreciation Night Dinner and the $1,000
contribution each to the Arcadia Police and Fire Departments; the Library Foundation luncheon
honoring major donon; to the Foundation; the Greek Festival at the race track; and the Fall
Brunch hosted by the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owner's Association.
(Arc, Hi, Varsity Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic encouraged Arcadia residents to attend the Arcadia High School Varsity
football & band) Football games, and noted also the impressive marching band with 350 students participating,
Mr. Kovacic expressed congratulations to Santa Anita for the Oak Tree Meet Santa Anita has
invested $12 million in renovations to the race track facility, which he feels indicates a concrete
demonstration of the track's detennination to keep live horse racing in Arcadia.
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Councilmember Chang noted a donation of $500 to the Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF)
from Eric Lu, a restaurant owner. The Arcadia Chinese American Association also recently
donated $500 to AEF. Dr. Chang encouraged all residents to contribute to this foundation
toward the $2.5 million drive to raise funds for technology modernization in School District
classrooms.
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(Elks Lodge) Councilmember Chang expressed his appreciation to the Elks Lodge for their nice City
Recognition Dinner on September 19th.
HARBICHT
(Margen Mtg,) Mayor Harbicht noted Assemblyman Margett' s office contacted the City Council to arrange a
joint meeting on November 18th at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting at 7:00
p.m. Council concurred.
(Sure-pay
automatic
payment plan)
(Recycling
bins)
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(Staff
Positions)
(City business
friendly)
(Arcadia
County Parle)
The Mayor announced the Arcadia Sure Pay automatic payment plan which the City is offering
to all Arcadia residents who would like to pay their water bills and parnmedic membership fees
automatically from their checking or savings accounts, There is no cost for this service, A flyer
will be inserted in the water bills offering this time saving service,
Mayor Harbicht reported that Newco Waste Systems began distributing the new 60 gallon
commingled recycling containers yesterday to single family residences. Delivery of the
containers is linked to the weekly collection routes.
In reference to agenda Item 11a, staff recommendations to fill vacant positions in City
Departments, Mayor Harbicht advised there has been a hiring freeze in place for over a year
which says if an authorized position becomes vacant it can only be filled if approved by the City
Council. A large number of these vacant positions have been held open for a long time, some of
which are on the agenda this date. Filling these positions does not increase the budget deficit
These expenses are included in the budget.
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The Mayor emphasized that Arcadia has always been and is now business friendly. City
employees make every effort to provide information needed to help people through the pennit
process and open a business in the City. The Mayor also mentioned the ground breaking
ceremony for an Extended Stay Hotel on Santa Clara Street recently, This is going to be a very
nice development When it is finished it will bring in Transient Occupancy Tax of
approximately $200,000 a year to the City's General Fund This is a Redevelopment Agency
project. Most everything on Huntington Drive north and south from Second Avenue to Fifth
Avenue are Redeve]opment projects that bring significant revenue to the City. The fact is, there
are a lot of very positive things happening in the City.
The Mayor explained that Arcadia Park is a Los Angeles County facility which is mainly used by
people who do not reside in the City of Arcadia. He does not want this to change, Sometime ago
he suggested the possibility of some changes to the park if Arcadia is forced to take it over which
prompted a newspaper editorial stating how valuable Arcadia Parle is for the people of San
Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County, which is his point.. this park is used by people from
throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County, why would the City of Arcadia pay
the full cost of maintaining this park? County has suggested closing Arcadia Parle and fencing
the area and letting the park go back to nature, The City would consider taking the park if the
golf course was included. County does not want to give up the golf course because it produces
revenue. The rest of the park costs about $700,000 a year to maintain. As a defensive measure,
the Mayor proposed that Council take a creative look at how the City might somehow generate
$700,000 a year to maintain the park. The park facilities were designed in the 1930's when there
was no soccer being played or roller hockey, Inline skates had not been invented. His thought
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was, if Arcadia is going to take over this park there should be some benefit to Arcadia citizens,
and that Council consider facilities in the parle such as soccer fields, roller hockey, etcetera, and
\Iy and generate revenue from the park to help pay for the maintenance rather than putting
another $700,000 hole in the budget to pay for the maintenance,
TIlE CITY COUNCiL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS TIlE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harl>icht
None
9a.
MINUTES It was MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Member Kovacic and CARRIED to APPROVE
(Sept 16,1997) the minutes of the September 16,1997 ReguJarMeeting.
(Approved)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn and Young
None
Chairman Harl>icht
None
9b.
REDEV, FUNDS It was MOVED by Member Kovacic, seconded by Member Chang and CARRIED on roll call
SMALL BUS. vote as follows to APPROPRIATE $5,000 for a small business loan program; AUlliORIZE the
LOAN PROG, executive Director to EXECtrrE a contract with the Greater San Gabriel Valley Community
(S,G,V.C,P,C,) Development Corporation for a small business loan program subject to approval by the City
(APPROVED) Attorney as to form.
O>"sY _ UJ
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn and Harl>icht
None
Agency Member Young
None
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lCDIHEATFLEX Consideration of the report and request for direction for a proposed development by lCDlHeatflex
DEV. EMKA Y of an 18,000 square foot instnnnentation office and assembly facility on one (1) acre of existing
PROP, & DVA renmant parcel owned by Emkay Development Company located at East Santa Clara Street, west
(E, Santa Clara) of Fifth Avenue.
(AUTHORIZED)
o 6? (J - f S Before spending time and Agency resources pursuing this proposal, staff requested Agency
direction on whether to proceed to a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with
Emkay Development and ICD such as the Agency did with Extended Stay American Hotel and
Emkay.
Robert Richardi, Architect, presented renderings and elevations of the proposed building and
responded to Agency questions, The use of the proposed facility will be high tech use, circuiting
and creating water heaters of various types. It is a clean indUStIy which will provide high tech
jobs.
Geor~e Ramirez. ICDlHeatflex, Director of Operations of Integrated Circuit Development, stated
in part that ICD designs and manufactures equipment for the semi-<:onductor indUS\Iy,
Businesses such as Intel, ffiM and Motorola which make computer chips use ICD semi-
conductors. Mr. Ramirez further explained the use of the proposed building; offices,
engineering, CAD stations, and a light assembly area within a laboratory type eovironment
There is very little noise connected to this type of indUS\Iy and very little \ruck traffic, according
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to Mr, Ramirez, ICD is looking for a site to expand their operation and construct a showcase I
building, Mr. Ramirez said the proposed facility will not have a negative impact on the
environment.
It was MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Member Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote
as follows that the Agency preliminarily AlTIlIORIZE, upon receipt of a $5,000 non-refundable
administrative and assignment fee, staff to prepare a Restated and Amended Disposition and
Development Agreement between the Agency, Emkay Development Company and ICDlHeatfIex
to permit development of the .95 acre remnant Parcel as an 18,000 square foot office and
assembly facility.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
None
None
Consideration of the report and request for direction regarding conflicting redevelopment
proposals from Inline (Hockey) Development Group and Anza Management Company (Johnson).
In late 19% the City was approached by Scott Brown and Curtis Tucker (Inline Development
Group) with a proposal to develop a 60,000 square foot inline hockey facility to be located at the
northeast comer of Second Avenue at Santa Clara Street, The facility would contain two rinks
and a pro shop. During the ensuing period, as staff and the developer discussed the feasibility of
the proposaI, one of the property owners (Messrs, Donald and Robert Johnson) within the
development site expressed their intent as owner-participant, under the Agency's adopted Owner
Participation Rules, to develop their portion of the project.
The Inline Development Group proposal involved development of three parcels of land extending I
northward from Santa Clara Street to the 210 Freeway and easlmlrd to the Santa Anita Wash
(4.5 acres total). And, included relocation of the SI. Joseph Water ReseIVoir. The Anza
Management Company (Johnson) proposes to begin construction within 18-24 months of a
41,000 square foot, 2 story building, or a 60,000 square foot 3 story (with parking structure)
office building, The smaller building was previously approved in 1989 but was not constructed
due to market conditions. Permits and entitlements have since expired. The Johnsons previously
indicated that they did not desire to participate or joint venture with Inline Development
Corporation on Inline's proposal,
Peter Kinnahan, Economic Development Manager, advised the Agency this date that Mr. Curtis
Tucker, a representative from the Inline Group, telephoned yesterday to inform staff that contrary
to the Agency's expectation, they would not be present this evening that they have decided to
withdraw their proposaI. Inline believes they have other opportunities in different cities,
potentially Monrovia, and other areas where they would prefer to operate. The developers
proposal in the City of Arcadia is a little more complicated with the land acquisition and the
piping and SO on, and they feel they would rather look at other opportunities at this time.
Therefore, there was no presentation from the Inline Group this date,
Mr. Kinnahan introduced Mr, Don Johnson to make a presentation of the Anza Management
Company proposaI.
Don Johnson, co-owner of the parcel on north Second Avenue, stated in part, they prepared a
proposal eight years ago to develop the site on north Second Avenue. However, with the deep
recession in real estate it did not make sense at the time and they put the project on hold Agency
staff recently informed the Johnsons of the Inline proposal and asked the Johnsons if they would
like to participate in this proposed development. TIle Second Avenue property has been in the
Johnson family for over fifty (50) years and it is their intention to build the property out in a
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suitable time and manner and retain the property for decades to come, The Johnsons submittal of
their project was basically a restatement of their intention and desire to remain in the City to
develop the parcel and remain owners for an extended period of time. They will proceed to
develop their property when market conditions support such a development.
In the discussion Mr, Kinnahan advised the Agency that he has not spoken with any Inline
principals, he received a short E-Mail stating their position. Inline felt they were at an impasse
with the Johnson project and they are looking at other sites which will be simpler to develop.
When and if they find that the other sites will not work out they may return to Arcadia,
However, at this time they prefer to work with the other sites, The conflict between the Inline
Group and the Johnsons developed because Inline proposed to use the Johnson property for a
parldng lot for the Inline development.
Staff explained that several potential configurations of the site were considered to accommodate
the inline skating project, none of which were feasible, such as building on top of the water tanks
or sinking the tanks under the project. Inline looked at the Foulger Ford sight, the City property
on Live Oak and the Arcadia County Park, none of which appear to be possible, The Mayor felt
staff should consider the possibility of constructing the inline facility on top of the water tanks
and the parking at ground level. He did not know what the economics would be of such a project.
Staff advised that this possibility was explored also, however, staff will look into this type of
development again. The Mayor suggested staff contact other inline skating developers also and
let them know Arcadia is interested in such a development.
Following the discussion it was MOVED by Member Young, seconded by Member Kuhn and
CARRIED to RECEIVE AND FILE the staff report regarding the redevelopment proposals from
InJille Development Group and Anza Management Company (Johnson) for property generally
located at the northeast comer of East Santa Clara Street and Second Avenue.
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APPROP. FDS, Consideration of the report and recommendation for authorization to allocate $15,000 in
ABA FARMERS Redevelopment funds to assist the Arcadia Business Association (ABA) in implementing a
MARKET Fanners Market on South First Avenue in the downtown area. The Redevelopment Agency's
(S, First Ave,) adopted FY 1997-98 budget includes $15,000 for "Special Events". Garland Roberson, President
(APPROVED) of the ABA has requested that the Agency contribute these funds for a Saturday morning
Downtown Fanners Market on South First Avenue, The Market would be held every Saturday
0/'>0 -10 morning approximately from March to October, 1998. It would be State Certified and would not
initially include other vendors. Staff reported ABA has raised $5,000 of the $20,000 preliminary
budget for the project from the merchants in the area. .
Following a brief discussion it was MOVED by Member Kovacic, seconded by Member Kuhn
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the expenditure of up to $15,000 for
implementation ofa Downtown Fanners Market as set forth in the October 7,1997 staff report,
subject to negotiation of operational responsibilities with the Arcadia Business Association and
other organizations when approved by the City ManagerlExecutive Director, and also approved
by the City Attorney as to fonn, subject to future City Council approval of street elosure on First
Avenue,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and HarlJicht
None
None
ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to October 9, 1997 at 7:15
p,m. at the Community Center for a joint meeting with the City Council of the City ofEI Monte.
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THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
10,
CONSENT ITEMS
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MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the September 16, 1997 Regular Meeting.
(Sept. 16, 1997) .
lOb,
O 7 - ,,~_AWARDPROF. AWARDED a Professional Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to Richard
5 () - "'.... svcs. AGRMNT. C. Slade and Associates for the 1997-98 Well Siting and Hydrogeological Study - Work
(1997-98 Well Order 645; AUI1iORIZE the City Manager to execute a contract in a form approved by the City
SitinglHydro- Attorney.
Goo. Stdy, WO 645)
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OCf 3 0 _.2CACPT, PROJ, ACCEPTED the project and AUI1iORIZED final payment of$24,OO3.56 to C.T, & F. Inc, in
ST. LIGIIT accordance with the contract documents for the Conversion of Street Lights from Series to
CONVERSION Multiple Circuits Project in the Upper Rancho Area - Job No, 611. .
(Upper Rancho
Area - Job 611)
IOd.
tJ 9:3 0 ..,,;)C/.REJECf BIDS
ST. LIGIIT
CONY. PROJ.
SA Oaks - West
Job 1996-97-3
REJECTED ALL BIDS submitted for the Street Light Conversion Project for Santa Anita Oaks -
West; Job No, 1996-97-3; AUI1iORIZE staff to re-advertise forbids,
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RODEFFER RE- Report and recommendation regarding the Rodeffer Reclamation Plan-Technical Corrections
ClAMA TION applicable to Conditional Use Permit 92-{)()3. APPROVED striking of the abbreviation Inc.
PLAN - TECH. following the name of the applicant and permittee, Rodeffer Investments, wherever that
CORRECTIONS appears in Resolutions 5785 and 5779; DELETE the current Exhibit . Aft legal description
(Resos, 5785 & and SUBSTITlTfE the attached exhibit. Aft as the correct description; DIRECf The City
5779) Attorney and City Clerk to make the appropriate corrections to Resolutions 5785 and 5779 and
o - - any related documents including the Operations Plan and Reclamation Plan to reflect the changes
S"I } - !. 7 approved above as from the dates of adoption of subject resolutions.
O.s-f,c.>- 6.S-
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS, lOA, B, C, D and E, APPROVED ON MOTION BY
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUHN AND CARRIED
ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
None
Mayor Harbichl (Minutes of the September 16, 1997 Meeting)
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CITY MANAGER
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FILL VACANT Consideration of the report and recommendation to fill ten (10) existing departmental vacancies,
POSmONS For more than a year it has been the policy of the City Council to review each position
(FD, Dev, Svcs. vacancy as a budget monitoring measure. The subject positions under consideration this
MSD, PD, Lib,) date represent $430,065 from the General Fund and were included in the adopted FY 1997-98
(APPROVED) budget.
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MOTION
ROLL CALL
Considerable discussion ensued, Councilmember Young stated she would agree to fill the listed
positions in the staff report with the exception of the Library. Councilmember Young felt the
City will have budget problems in FY 1998-99 and now is the time to reduce expenditures,
Closing the Library one day a week will not hurt the general popu1ation.
Mayor HaIbicht felt that budget cuts should not be put off. The cuts should be made now, and he
would prefer to reopen the budget discussion at this time also.
Councilmember Chang stated he believed that the listed vacant positions were necessary to
continue City services. He was in favor of filling all of them, Based on his calculations it is his
belief that next year's budget will only be out of balance by SIOO,OOO. Councilmember Chang
stated his objection to any reduction in the hours of the Library.
Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic stated the quarterly budget report he previously requested from staff will
help the Council make the decisions of when to reduce expenditures, if necessary. He was in '
favor of maintaining the current hours of the Library.
Councilmember Kuhn stated that her position regarding Library hours and staffing has not
changed. The Library hours should not be reduced, And, public safety should be maintained.
Mrs. Kuhn is not in favor of visiting the budget every two weeks. The issue of increasing
revenues should take precedence.
Councilmember Chang said he would recommend that the existing vacant positions be filled and
MOVED to AUIHORIZE staff to fill all of the existing vacant positions as listed in the
October 7, 1997 staff report, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, with the exception of the four
unfunded positions listed in the October 7th staff report, and CARRIED on roll call vote as
follows,
Following the motion the Mayor said he would like to make it clear that he believes the Council
is shirking its responsibility, He feels Council will have to use reserve funds again next year and
face this same situation. The Mayor noted that Council cut the budget of the Fire Department by
$450 to S500,000 and did not reduce the Police Department budget or the Library.
Councilmember Young felt every department should have experienced budget reductions to be
fair.
Mayor HaIbicht stated he will vote against filling the positions under consideration. He would
prefer to table this item and agendize a discussion of the budget at the October 21st meeting and
make the cuts that need to be made to bring the budget into balance, Councilmember Young
agreed.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Chang and Kuhn
CouncilmembelS Kovacic, Young and HaIbicht
None
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MOTION #2 It was MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang to
AUTHORIZE staff to fill the existing vacant positions in the Fire Department, Police Department I
and Libmy.
In the discussion following the second motion, Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic explained he did not
include the positions in Development Services and Maintenance Services because it is his feeling
that these positions are somewhat less critical than fire, police and library positions, The City
Manager noted if Council did not fill the positions in Development Services ($59,384 total) the
City would lose more than the $59,384 in the delayed processing of projects. The Development
Services Director position and the Building Technician I are essential.
MOTION #2 Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic suggested perhaps the best way to consider the departmental positions
WITHDRAWN would be to take them separately and WITHDREW his MOTION,
It was then MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE staff to fill two (2) Fire Technician
positions for a total ofS81,864,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
None
None
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE staff to fill two (2) Police Officer positions and one
(I) Law Enforcement Recruit for a total ofS174,581.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, and Young
Mayor Harbicht
None
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It was MOVED by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE staff to fill two (2) Librarian positions for a total of
$99,636.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, and Kuhn
Mayor Harbicht and Councilmember Young
None
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE staff to fill the position of Deputy City
ManagerlDevelopment Services Director and the position of Building Technician I for a total of
$59,384.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn and Young
Mayor Harbicht and Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic
None
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Mayor Harbicht and CARRIED on roll
call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE staff to fill two (2) part-time Maintenance Worker positions
at $7,75 per hour for a nineteen (19) hour week for a total of $ 14.600.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
None
None
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ALTERNATIVE During the 1997-98 budget reviews, discussion relating to rising Fire Department expenditures
FIRE SVC, necessitated that alternatives to the existing Fire and Emergency Medical Service delivery
DELIVERY be investigated, A survey for such services was requested from the County of Los Angeles. It
COMTE (AFSOC) was further determined that a citizens advisory commiuee be established to provide input to the
(DENIED) City Council relating to alternatives that may be investigated and possibly recommended to the
tJI,) 0 7 City Council. The October 1, 1997 staff report further recommended that a Mission Statement
0- and Goals be established as the basis for the proposed Alternative Fire Service Delivery
Committee (AFSDC).
llc.
ECONOMIC
DEV, ADVISORY
COMTE.
(fABLED UNTIL
ECON, DEV. DIR
HIRED)
{)I':;O -/.J...
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the formation of a citizens advisory Alternative Fire
Service Delivery Commiuee (AFSDC).
Considerable discussion followed the motion, Mayor HaIbicht and Councilmembers Kuhn and
Young basically felt that professional City staft; in particular the Fire Chief and fire personnel,
could provide the necessary professional expertise to advise the Council regarding the Los
Angeles County Fire Services Survey. Mayor Pro Tem Kovacic said he would like an objective
opinion from people who know the fire protection business other than County or City fire
personnel, such as fire chiefs or fire fighters from other districts. Councilmember Chang stated
he would like to have more input from Arcadia citizens, especially since the failure of the Fire
Suppression District. Further, the bottom line is how much will fire services cost?
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chang and Kovacic
Councilmembers Kuhn, Young and HaIbicht
None
Consideration of the report and request for direction to staff regarding the formation of an
Economic Development Advisory Commiuee (EDAC). Recently the City Council discussed the
possibility of such a citizens advisory commiuee. The October 7, 1997 staff report noted that
City staff are unsure of the City Council's objectives. Said report also listed several items for
possible discussion such as mission or objective, size, membership or composition, time/schedule
and staff liaison. Staff believes the members of such a committee should be experienced people
from the community such as developers, property owners, financial loan brokers, etcetera.
Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by' Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic, seconded by
Councilmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to TABLE the formation of an
Economic Development Advisory Commiuee until the position of Deputy City
ManagerlDevelopment Services Director is filled and on board.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and HaIbicht
None
None
lld,
COUNTY WIDE The Summary Plan and Siting Element report were prepared by the County of Los Angeles
INTEGRATED Department of Public Works under the guidance of the Los Angeles County Solid Waste
WASTE MGE. Management Committeellntegrated Waste Management Task Force, State law provides that a
SUMMARY/CO, city must either approve or disapprove each document within ninety (90) days of its receipt from
SITING ELEMENT the Council. The end of this period is October 10, 1997. Staff recommended that City Council
(RECEIVE & FILE receive and file the report. By doing Council will approve the County Wide Summary Waste
RPT,) Management Plan and Siting Element.
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(Janice
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Because of some concerns about the plan, staff also recommended that Council direct staff to I
work with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) in preparing a regional Letter
of Protest outlining concerns pertaining to the document. The City Manager enumerated the
deficiencies of the document and noted that City staff do not believe they can recommend that the
City Council approve the report as it stands.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kovacic to RECEIVE
AND FILE the County Wide Integrated Waste Management Summary and County Wide Siting
Element report under protest, with an understanding that the City is not endorsing the report by
not taking action; and DIRECT staff to work with the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments in preparing a regional Letter of Protest outlining concerns pertaining to the
document.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Hartlicht
None
None
Consideration of the resignation of Arcadia Beautiful Commissioner Don Gathers and an
appointment to the Commission.
Janice Torrington was placed in NOMINATION by Councilmember Kuhn, to fulfill the
unexpired term of Don Gathers on the Arcadia Beautiful Commission to June 30, 2000,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Hartlicht
None
None
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12a.
RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented for adoption and read the title of RESOLUTION NO. 6008: "A
NO. 6008 RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY COUNCn.. OF TIIE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
(City Conflict APPROVING AND ADOPTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO TIIE CONFLICT OF
ofInt. Amd.) INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO TIIE PROVISIONS OF TIIE POLmCAL REFORM ACT
(ADOPTED) OF 1974, lTI1.E 9 OF TIIE GOVERNMENT CODE,"
10 'fD -U)
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that RESOLUTION NO. 6008 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Hartlicht
None
None
12b.
ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented foradoption and read the title of ORDINANCE NO, 2007: "AN
NO. 2077 ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY COUNCn.. OF TIIE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
(Auto. Fueling AMENDING SECflONS 9275 ET. SEQ. (CONDmONAL USES) OF TIIE ARCADIA
Stations) MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW DESIGNATION OF "AUTOMOBILE FUELING
(ADOPTED) STATIONS" AND REGULATIONS TO CONDmONALLY PERMIT CONVENIENCE I
tJ RETAil.. MARTS IN CONJUNCflON WITII GAS STATIONS."
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It was MOVED by Council member Chang, seconded by Council member Kuhn and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that ORDINANCE NO, 2077 be and it is hereby ADOPTED,
AYES: Council members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn. Young and Harbicht
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12c,
ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for adoption and read the title of ORDINANCE NO, 2078: "AN
NO, 2078 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCiL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
(Voluntary AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF ARTICLE I OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
Campaign ADDING SECTIONS 1701 ET, SEQ. ESTABLISIDNG A VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN
E~-pend, Ceiling) EXPENDITURE CEiLING FOR ELECTIONS TO CITY OFFICES."
(ADOPTED)
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KOVACIC
(In memory of
Anne Levine)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, and Young
Mayor Harbicht
None
Mayor Pro Tern announced that he would like to adjourn the meeting in memory of Anne Levine,
"Anne Levine died on Thursday, October 2nd, She was born in 1908 and had lived in Arcadia
since 1970, She is survived by her husband, Rachmiel Levine, who was the fonner chief of the
medical staff at the City of Hope, an internationally known e>:pert on diabetes. She is also
survived by son, Dan, and a daughter. Judy, Anne and Rachmiel were very involved with the
City of Hope and had the opportunity to meet Queen Elizabeth and several presidents in
connection with City of Hope activities, Anne loved the Arcadia Public Library and even when
health problems limited her travel, Anne and Rachmiel would still lake weekly trips to the
library, She was also a champion of our paramedics and wrote a very complimentary letter in
support of the paramedics and the Fire Department during our budget discussions. Services for
Anne were held at the City of Hope yesterday, Thank you,"
ADJOURNMENT At 10:18 p,m, the Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to 7:15 p,m" Thursday, October 9,1997 at the
(Oct 9, 1997) Community Center for a Joint Meeting with the City Council of the City ofEI Monte,
ATrEST:
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Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor of the City of Arcadia
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