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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 0F. A~CADIA
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ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 2,1997
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on
Tuesday, December 2, 1997, at 6:00 p,m, in the Conference Room of the Arcadia City
Hall Council Chambers,
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young, and Harbicht
ABSENT: None
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None,
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CLOSED SESSION
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956,9(c) concerning the potential initiation of
litigation (one case),
At 6:04 p,m, the City Council RECESSED to the Closed Session which concluded at
7:00 p,m, The Regular Meeting RECONVENED in the Council Chambers at 7:03 p,m,
INVOCATION Rev, Sheila Kane, Church of the Good Shepherd
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Jerome Collins, Director of Parks and Recreation
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
None
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PRESENTATIONS Mayor Harbicht presented a proclamation to the American Lung Association declaring
(American December Christmas Seal Month in the City of Arcadia, Enrique Chiock, PresidentiCEO
Lung Assoc,) of the Los Angeles County American Lung Association, accepted the proclamation, Mr,
Chiock expressed appreciation for the proclamation and the City's support of the
Christmas Seal drive, and presented an American Lung Association scarf to Mayor
Harbicht.
(Arcadia The Mayor presented to each member of the Arcadia Planning Commission the Mayor's
Plan, Comsn,), Certificate of Commendation in appreciation for their work in advising Council on mailers
O''.:ll) _, I \ . of zoning, condilion~1 use permits, etcetera, Planning Commission members receiving
these awards were Carolyn Bell, Richard Bruckner, Edward Huang, Paul Kalemkiarian,
John Sleeter, and John Murphy, Chairperson,
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(Oak Tree
Racing Ass'n)
In appreciation for a donation of $8,773,01 for the purchase of a three-horse trailer
for the Arcadia Mounted Enforcement Team Program, Police Chief Ronnie Gamer
presented a plaque of appreciation to the Oak Tree Racing Association, Agent Bruce
Smith donated use of horses, at one dollar ($1) a year for this program, and volunteer
Dorothy Denne facilitated the donation from, the Oak Tree Racing Association, Mr,
ShelWood Chillingsworth accepted the plaque and presented the donation to Chief
Gamer, Mayor Harbicht also presented the Assocliltion with the Mayor's Certificate of
Commendation and expressed appreciation on behalf of the City,
Agent Bruce Smith announced the Arcadia Mounted Enforcement Team's Christmas
holiday special assignment at Santa Anita Fashion Park where they will be providing
mounted patrol of the parking lots,
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
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QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING
AGENDA ITEMS
None
ORD, & RES,
READ BY TITLE It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and
ONLY CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in
full be WAIVED,
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Fred Jahnke, Hacienda Drive, commented in part about audience participation at the
City Council meetings, Council's encouragement, appreciation and occasional reaction
to the participation, Mr, Jahnke expressed his concern to the reference of audience
participants as 'gadflies' at a recent Council meeting; such comments were perceived as
demeaning and he felt an apology for such comments was ~ecessary,
Mr, Jahnke also reviewed a chart of City of Arcadia Employee Salaries and Benefits for
the calendar year 1996, and commented on the salaries and benefits of over $100,000
per year for certain City employees, He urged the Council to employ a private firm to
conduct a full wage and benefit survey of City employees and ensure the study contain
only cities within Los Angeles and Orange County areas, He also suggested the survey
be completed and the .results published to the community prior to the vote on the Utility
Tax increase,
Gail Marshall, 2300 Block Lee Avenue, responded to comments about "gadflies' at the
November 18, 1996 City Council meeting, stating in part, she felt community attendance
and speakers at the Council meetings has diminished due to intimidation, although some
Councilmembers have thanked the citizens for their concern and time, and she will
continue addressing City issues of concern to her.
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Lvle Wilson, Arcadia resident, agreed with the opinions of the two previous speakers and
: stated that issues at the Council meetings should not be personalized, this is a forum
where citizens can address public issues, Mr. Wilson then addressed his concern
regarding budget cuts and managing the budget shortfall, stating in part that he felt the I
Council was not approaching it properly, He felt the filling of positions authorized at a
recent Council meeting at the same time budget cuts were enacted, should be
reconsidered by the Council.
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(Explorer Post
applications)
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Brochures)
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Mr, Wilson also remarked on the proposed Utility Tax increase, the effects of electrical
service deregulation, compared and contrasted it to telephone service deregulation, the
forthcoming electrical rate decreases, and its effect on City revenues, He felt the public
needs to be educated about the pros and cons of the proposed Utility Tax increase; what
will it do for the City and will it accomplish the desired goal. Mr. Wilson commented that
if the City's fiscal house is in order the citiiens.woflld be willing to pay the additional tax
if they perceive City funds are well spent. He (elt Council should ask hard questions and
make the hard decisions, He also questioned City staffing levels, benefit packages, and
salary levels, '
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilmember Young announced that the Arcadia Police Department Explorer Post
#101 is currently accepting applications from youths 14-18 years of age interested in a
career in law enforcement. This program provides exposure, training and participation in
law enforcement issues such as traffic control, security, the ride along program; etcetera,
Mrs, Young stated the City has a Winter Weather and Flood Preparedness brochure,
free of charge to the community, which is available through the Fire Department and
the City Manager's office, She encouraged citizens to be prepared for EI Nino,
KUHN Council member Kuhn presented information about a meeting she had with Carolyn
(Live Oak Zigler, a member of the Monrovia/ArcadialDuarte Town Council, regarding concerns
Business Strip) about the Live Oak business strip, They drove through the area observing the entire
strip, It was decided to hold a meeting with concerned businesspersons and residents to
discuss their concerns, She will bring additional information at a future Council meeting,
(Police Dept, Mrs, Kuhn announced the Arcadia Police Department's change of color scheme for their
Patrol vehicles) patrol vehicles from white to the traditional black and white. which will take place in the
next 30-60 days, She stated that the public identifies more readily with black and white
for police vehicles, and this will take advantage of that identity to increase their profile
and visibility within the community, thus discouraging criminal conduct, The new vehicle
painting also includes a new motto for the Police Department, 'Serving Our Community
With P.R.I.D,E: The acronym stands for: Professipnalism, Respect, Integrity,
Dedication and Enthusiasm which was developed by an internal committee of police
officers and supervisors,
CHANG
(Trans, Occup,
Tax)
(Downtown
Lighting Proj,)
Council member Chang reported that the Transient Occupancy Tax for 1996 was a little
over $1,000,000, and should exceed that amount in 1997 if income continues as it has,
and with the additional hotels coming on line,
Dr, Chang also reported on the status of the joint effort between the City Redevelopment
Agency and the Arcadia Business Association Downtown Lighting Project, , This
weekend. barring rain, City employees and volunteers will be installing lights on First
Avenue and Huntington Drive, One-third (1/3) of the lights will be installed this year, the
first year of the planned three (3) year project, This project will make the downtown area
look more festive and beautiful. Dr. Chang expressed his pleasure and appreciation that
the merchants are actively working together with the City to create a business district
that encourages customers to stop and take a look, and will also encourage new
merchants to come to the City,
(Band Review) Councilmember Chang participated in the 44th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands
Saturday, November 22, 1997, He congratulated Jim and Margaret Barrows, the band
directors and volunteers for a very successful event in which forty-one (41) Southern
California high school bands participated; their hard work is appreciated, Dr. Chang
expressed his appreciation to the driver of his parade vehicle for her careful driving
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skills, He also encouraged City Manager Kelly to participate next year to see first hsnd
the hard work of the Arcadia Police Department.
(Arcadia Dr, Chang announced that on Tuesday,
Chinese Chinese American Association brought
American appreciation of their hard work,
Assoc, B'fast,)
November 25, 1997 members of the Arcadia
bre~kfast to the City Hall employees in
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(ARA 5-Year
Implementation
Plan Update)
KOVACIC
(Wage/Benefit
Survey)
Council member Chang commended Economic Development Administrator, Peter
Kinnahan and his staff on the updated draft of the ARA Five-Year Implementation Plan
and thanked them for an excellent job,
Mayor Pro tem Kovacic responded to some of the public comments made during the
audience participation portion of the meeting,
In response to Mr, Jahnke's comments regarding a wage and benefit survey, Mr,
Kovacic stated in part that the Human Resources Commission has been instructed by
Council to be more pro-active in this area and Council is anxiously expecting a report
from them in the near future,
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Mayor Pro tem Kovacic clarified previous comments regarding tDe Fire Suppression
Assessment District, explaining that the City was bound by Proposition 218 procedures
for that vote, The proposed Utility Tax increase will be on a ballot at a traditional
election, Mr, Kovacic acknowledged Lyle Wilson's comments about electrical
deregulation, and expressed the importance that any figures given have and will factor in
the deregulation situation,
(Arcadia H,S,) Mr. Kovacic announced that Arcadia High School's football team is currently in the C,I.F, I
semi-final playoffs, playing Arroyo Grande at Arcadia High School on Friday, December
5, 1997 at 7:30 p,m, and encouraged all to attend the game,
(Fire Assess.!
Utility Tax)
(Cal-Western
Survey)
HARBICHT
(Utility Tax)
(Christmas
Tree Ll'g,
Ceremony)
He also announced, the Arcadia High School Constitution Team (which he helps coach),
will be in their first round of competition on Saturday, December 13, 1997 at the Court of
Appeals in Pasadena, There will be a preview to this competition at a mock hearing held
at 7:00 p,m, on Wednesday December 3, 1997 at the Arcadia City Council Chambers, all
were invited to attend,
Mayor Pro tem Kovacic received a number of telephone calls from citizens who received
calls from Cal-Western Survey; asking what they thought about the City Council, City
Manager, Police Department, Chamber of Commerce and a proposed Utility Tax; and
aSking whether the City had commissioned the survey, The City has not commissioned
the survey, it was commissioned by the Arcadia Firefighters Association,
Mayor Harbicht stated that the expected reductions in utility rates have been included in
the City's projections of revenues for the Utility Tax increase, He also reminded the
citizens that with the passage of Proposition 218, the Council cannot increase taxes such
as the proposed increase in the Utility Tax, the citizens must approve such an increase
by a traditional balloting method,
The Mayor announced the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the west lawn
:of City Hall scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 1997 from 4:30 - 6:30 p,m, The
two (2) fourth-grade winners of the Christmas Poster Contest will be present to throw the
switch to light the tree, Again, this year there will be snow brought in for the enjoyment
of the young children, He encouraged all to attend, bring a food item and/or an
unwrapped toy or sporting item to donate to the Arcadia Board of Realtors Can Tree
Food Drive and Friends of Foster Children Holiday Gift Drive,
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Beautiful
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(State of the
City Address)
(Election
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Mayor Harbicht announced that the Arcadia Beautiful Commission is now presenting
awards to homes for holiday decorations, Members of the Commission will be touring
the City on December 15 and 16, 1997 noting particularly remarkable home decorations,
This year they will also be giving an award to the best decorated business, He
encouraged citizens to make sure their Iig~ts ilnd decorations are turned on for the two
tour dates to be considered for one of the"i~arp~, The Mayor announced that the
Arcadia Beautiful Commission members are: Gary' Brewer, Helen Dahlstrom, Dorothy
Denne, Patricia Eicherly, Janice Torrington, Gloria Vertz, and Sandy Wu and expressed
his appreciation for their efforts,
Mayor Harbicht announced a program he has been working on and plans to Institute in
late January or early February, a State of the City Address, This will be a vehicle in
which to Improve communication with the community by providing the opportunity for the
City to talk about where the City Is, where it's going and how It Is planning to get there,
This will keep the residents informed by the elected representatives, No date has been
set as yet; the program will take place in the City Council Chambers and will be televised
live with rebroadcasts on cable television, Publicity will occur as plans become firm,
The next City Council election is scheduled to take place in April 1998 with three (3)
seats up for election (four-year terms each), and one (1) seat to complete the final
.two (2) years of the term originally held by the late Dr, Lojeski, currently held by
appointee, Mayor Pro tern Kovacic, Mayor Harbicht announced a City-hosted Council
Candidate Workshop scheduled for January 8, 1998 from 7:45 a,m, to 5:00 p,m, The
workshop will focus on City operational information and consist of presentations by all
City departments with opportunities for attendees to ask questions, This workshop will
be limited to thirty (30) attendees; each potential candidate is welcome to attend and
bring one (1) additional person, Reservations will be on a "first come, first served' basis
through Linda Garcia in the City Manager's office,
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RESOLUTION The City Clerk presented a report and read the title of Resolution No, 6017: "A
NO, 6017 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
(Calling a CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
Gen, Muni. ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14,1998, FOR THE
Elect, 4/14/98) ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE
(ADOPTED) PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER:
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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 ADOPT Resolution NO, 6017,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
None
None
RESOLUTION The City Clerk presented for adoption and read the title of Resolution No, 6018: "A
NO, 6018 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
(LA County REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
Registrar/Rec, ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY TO
Elect, Svcs,) " RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF
(ADOPTED) A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 14, 1998,'
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RESOLUTION
NO, 6019
(Candidate
Statements)
(APPROVED)
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT Resolution NO, 6018,
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
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The City Clerk presented for adoption and read the tille of Resolution NO, 6019: 'A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE'S STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE
AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14,1998:
It was MOVED by Councilmember Kuhn, seconded by Council member Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT Resolution NO, 6019,
In response to Council's questions, Mrs, Alford responded that each candidate has the
option of preparing a candidate's statement for the sample ballot pamphlet or not, and
the candidate pays for the printing of such statement in the sample ballot which is
estimated at approximately $350, The City must translate all candidate statements into
the Spanish and Chinese languages and have them available to the public, upon
request, but is not required to print the translation in the sample ballot. If a candidate
wants the translation printed in the pamphlet, adoption of this resolution would require
the candidate to bear the costs (approximately another $350 for each translation) for
such printing of the translation(s) in the sample ballot pamphlet.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
None
None
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
ABSENT:
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DESIGN
REVIEW
(Malt Denny's
Ale House -
143 E, Htg,)
(APPROVED)
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Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
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City Manager William Kelly introduced the design review for Mall Denny's Ale House
at 143 E, Huntington Drive for review and approval. This project was reviewed by the
Planning Commission on November 25, 1997; the Commission approved the
Conditional Use Penn it for the project,
Economic Development Administrator Peter Kinnahan provided additional infonnation
from the staff report for the design review, Approval of this project will provide for
rehabilitation of the property previously housing the Beller Homes & Garden's Nursery at
143 E. Huntington Drive, This building consists of 5,852 square feet, with the proposal
for 204 seats in the restaurant. The renderings for this renovation were on display for
the Agency's review and consideration,
-' In response to Agency members questions, it was stated in part that to date this project
has not received financial assistance from the Agency but will take advantage of the
Agency's facade rehabilitation program which will provide a rebate for work which is
done and could be as much as $35,000; the exact cost to the Agency is unknown at this
time, This rebate program is one of the reasons this applicant came to the City of
Arcadia, The revenue the City generally realizes from a restaurant of this size is
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approximately $35,000 - $40,000 per year. The provision for public access outlined in
the staff report has been sent to the spplicant, but response from the applicant has not
yet been received, The applicant responded in part to an Agency query stating there will
be a modification to the sidewalk at the driveway access to tie both together, The
applicant is required to provide 59 parking spaces, 11 spaces are credited to them in
Parking District No, 1, a traffic survey of available parking spaces was completed and
verified which confirmed the availability of the remaining 48 required spaces; parking will
not be a problem,
Agency members commented positively on the aesthetics of the elevation drawings, the
1,400 square feet of outdoor patio space; the rehabilitation will be a significant boost to
the downtown area adding to the restaurant row, eliminating blight and generating
additional business,
It was MOVED by Agency Member Kuhn, seconded by Agency Member Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Design Review for Matt Denney's
Ale House (143 E, Huntington Drive) subject to the departmental conditions contained in
the December 2, 1997 staff report,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
None
None
ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to December 16,
1997 at 6:00 p,m,
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THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
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MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the November 4, 1997 Regular Meeting and the
(Nov, 4 and November 13,1997 Joint Meeting with the City Council of the City of Temple City,
Nov, 18, 1997)
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RESOLUTION ADOPTED Resolution NO, 6023 entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
NO, 6023 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY' OF ARCADIA
(Deferred DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN." Deferral amount increased 'from $7,500 to
Comp, Plan $8,000 per year as of January 1998, changes also in open enrollment period and
changes,) minimum amount that can be deferred,
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AMENDMENTS ADOPTED Amendment Nos, 1, 2, 3, and 4 to revise the Purchasing Procedure Manual;
(Purch, Manual) AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE said policy,
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DONATION ACCEPTED a donation in the amount of $8,773,01 from the Oak Tree Racing
(Oak Tree Association for the purchase of a three-horse trailer for the Arcadia Mounted
Racing Ass'n, Enforcement Team (A.M,E,T,) Program,
three-horse
Trailer) 03 S'O- 00
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FUND TRANSFER TRANSFERRED and APPROPRIATED $12,000 from the Emergency Reserve Fund to
o 'i ..! 0 - . (, (Emerg, Res, the General Fund for acquisition of materials and supplies in preparation for the 'EI
Fund$ - EI Nino) Nino' Winter Storm,
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NO, 6014 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MASTER AGREEMENT
(Updated City/ WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA NO, 07-5131 ENTITLED, "MASTER AGREEMENT
State Master ADMINISTRATING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS:
Agreement- MAKING FEDERAL FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STATE FOR ALL FUTURE
No, 07-5131 AUTHORIZED PROJECTS FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES" and
Federal Fds, AUTHORIZING the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE the agreement in a form
for Transp, approved by the City Attorney,
Facilities)
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS lla, b, c, d, e AND f, APPROVED ON
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUHN
AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
None .
None
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CITY MANAGER
OI.;J.O'I'6~~iennial August 5, 2003 will be the City of Arcadia's Centennial Celebration, In June 1997 I
Celebration Council adopted Resolution No, 5995 establishing the Arcadia Centennial Celebration
Comsn, Appoint. Commission and requested staff to begin solicitation of citizens to serve as members of
(Tabled to this Commission, The resolution calls for the City Council to appoint fifteen (15)
Dee, 16, 1997) commission members, To date the City has received and forwarded to the Council
approximately 40 completed applications for consideration,
Various options for the selection process were discussed, It was suggested that with the
amount of names submitted, the commission could be formed and those not selected to
serve on the commission could serve on the numerous sub-committees which will be
n_eeded,
Council directed that staff distribute to each Council member the complete list of all the
applicants; each Councilmember would then indicate from that list the fifteen (15) people
they would like appointed to the commission, These completed ,individual lists would be
compiled by staff and distributed to Council for a final decision at the December 16,
1997 City Council meeting,
By consensus of the Council it ,was determined that appointments to the Centennial
Celebration Commission be TABLED to the December 16,1997 Council meeting,
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CITY ATTORNEY
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ORDINANCE
NO, 2082
(Prohibiting
Clotheslines -
front & side
yards) It was MOVED by Councilmember Kuhn, seconded by Council member Chang and
(INTRODUCED) CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No, 2082 be and it is hereby
o ~lro, 6 ~- INTRODUCED,
The City Attomey presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No, 2082:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION
9405,18 TO THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE' AND'NUISANCE ABATEMENT CODE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Kuhn, Young and Harbicht
None
None
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ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Harbicht announced that nominations for City Council members will open on
(Nominations December 22, 1997 and will remain open until January 16, 1998, Nomination papers will
open for City be issued beginning December 22,1997, those intending to run for office must file the
Council completed forms by January 16,1998, The one exception to the closing date is if an
Candidates incumbent has not filed by January 16,1998 then the nominations for that office will
Dec, 22, 1997) be extended to January 21,1998, The municipal election will be held on April 14, 1998,
ADJOURNMENT At 8:18 p,m, the Regular Meeting of the City Council ADJOURNED to 6:00 p,m"
(Dec, 16, 1997) Tuesday, December 16, 1997 in the Conference Room of the Council Chamber for a
Regular meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and any Closed Session
necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties,
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Robert C, Harbicht, Mayor of the City of Arcadia
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