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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 6,1996 01/0- ~; 0 38: 0029 O:l o{, '/6 cc. I .' - CITY COUNCn.. PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN TIlE OFFICE OF TIlE CITY CLERK MINUTES CITY COUNCn.. OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 1996 The AIcadia City Council and the AIcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 1996, at U5 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich. Young, and Lojeski ABSENT: None 1. TIME RESERVED FOR TIIOSE IN TIlE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS TIlE CITY COUNCn.. I None. 2. INTERVIEWS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICANTS The City Council conducted interviews to fill a vacant position on the Human Resources Commission. Following is a brief excerpt of the qualifications of tIm:e applicants. 0/ .2cJ- <-it) Dr. Janie Steckenrider stated, in part, that she is a political science professor at Loyola Marymount University, with a focus on gerontology. She currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Arcadia Methodist Hospital, the Siena Madre: Skilled Nursing Facility, and the Founding Associates of the French Foundation for Alzheimer's Research. Dr. Steckeoridcr previously served on the AIcadia Senior Citizens Commission, and the committee which investigated a flat ambulance service fee, and the committee which started the luncheon programs at the Senior Center. She is very interested iu serving on the Human Resources Commission for many reasons; one is a commiunent to the community and desire to be involved as much as possible. Also. this commission is an integral part of what the City does, how it is ruD, and. the relationship with the employees, things which she is interested in. Dr. Steckeoridcr has a flexible schedule which will allow her time to serve on the Human Resources Commission. I Gordon Penharlow stated, in part, that he has an engineering background, and owned a company in Arcadia which has relocated to Monrovia. He was on the Parking District Commission for twelve years and was chairman of the Arcadia Olympic Commission. Owning a small business has provided him experience in dealing with customers and employees. OVer the years Mr. Penharlow has learned how to work with employees to get the most out of them. which seems comparable to what the City does, and he believes his background would be helpful as a Human Resources Commissioner. The Human Resources Commission hears appeals on employee discipline; Mr. Penharlow noted thaI, 1 2/6/96 3. Of,) 0- 6:; 38:0030 as an employer, he has had occasion to be similarly involved with such personnel problems. In addition, he has written policies and procedures as to how his company should operate and as to employee condoct. I Art Frv stated, in part, that he has been active with the Arcadia Police Depanment's Youth Program for the past twenty years, and would now like to serve the community in a different capacity. He is employed by the Wooster Brush Company, a 14S-year-<:>ld paint brush company. Mr. Fry served on the City of EI Monte Plan..,ing Corr.mission for a number of years. He has also served on the El Monte City Council as an interim member. He has had experience as a manager in dealing with disciplinary problems, listening to both sides and making a decision, and he is comfortable in doing so. INTERVIEWS WITH RECREATiON COMMISSION APPLICANTS The City Council conducted interviews to fill a vacant position on the Recreation Commission. Following is a brief excerpt of the qualifications of three applicants. Steve Phillioi stated, in part. that he has been involved in civic activities for a long time, most recently with children's activities such as Little League, Cub Scouts, soccer, and basketball. He is a lawyer, practicing in Pasadena, and is very involved in his chwch. He is currently the president of the Santa Anita Oal:s Homeowners Association. Mr. PhiIIipi first applied for membership on the Recreation Commission eight years ago and is still very interested. If given the opponunity to be on the Commission, he would like to explore some new areas of programs for children, expanding some if necessary. With two young children, Mr. Phillipi has become familiar with the Recreation Depanment and with some of the classes offered for children at the Community Center. I Bob McAlister stated, in part, that he has worked as a teacher and counselor, and was employed at the Temple City School District for 36 years as a Director of Student Activities and later as Principal of Adult Education. During that time he worked for Temple City Parks and Recreation during the summer months. He retired in 1990, and would like to contribute his time, effort, and past experiences as an administrator in the school district, which has given him an insight into youth. Mr. McAlister served in the California Activity Directors Association for IS years and still attends their meetings. Owen Miller stated, in part. that he has three children who have been active in sports programs in Arcadia. His background is in banking. and he is President and CEO of the South Bay Credit Union. Mr. Miller stated that when he graduated from high school he worked for the City of Los Angeles at their playgrounds, then became Assistant Camp Director at the Boys Camp at Griffith Park for several years. In Arcadia he has coached seventh and eighth grade boys' basketball teams. He was a volunleer umpire in Little League for many years. Mr. Miller also has a teaching cenificate, and taught banking classes at Arcadia High School ten or fifteen years ago. He was the youth advisor at his chwcb for many years. At 6:40 p.m. the City Council RECESSED and RECONVENED at 6:50 p.m. to discuss the selection of a member to the Human Resources Commission and the Recreation Commission. It was agreed that all of the candidates interviewed were qualified and capable people, any of whom would be of benefit to the commissions. Councilmember Young commented that Gordon Penharlow would be her choice for the Human Resources Commission, considering his qualifications in the area of personnel and discipline problems.. Mayor Pro tern Kuhn and Mayor Lojeski agreed that Mr. Penharlow's capability is without question. Mayor Pro tern Kuhn mentioned that at the I 2 2/6/96 ,. I I ADJOURN- MENT ATTEST: . .( ~ ,,: -i ~ 1 .r ~ ~":-:. fr':.; \ ; t ,'" \.' .. ,. 38:0031 -- first opportunity in the future she would like to see a woman on the Human Resources Commission, to give a feminine viewpoint, since there has not been a woman on the Comffiission for a long time. Councilmember Ulrich agreed that all three candidates seemed very well qualified. Councilmember Chang noted that Ms. Steckenrider and Mr. Penharlow were both well qualified, and he would go along with Mr. Penharlow as the choice at this time. Councilmember Chang noted that all three applicants for the Recreation Commission seemed very well qualified; however, his choice would be Owen Miller. Councilmember Ulrich favored Steve Phillipi. Councilmember Young stated that he has been an asset to the homeowners' association, and his understanding of the City is very good. Mayor Pro tern Kuhn and Mayor Lojeski pointed out the fact that he has young children involved in sports and other recreation programs. Mayor Lojeski requested thank-you notes be sent to all of the candidates, e:\-pressing that they are very qualified and the City is fortunate to have them. Mayor Lojeski noted that there will be a presentation made to Marian Travisano, outgoing Recreation Commission member, at tonight's regular Council meeting. Notice of this presentation was inadvertently omitted from the agenda. Mayor Lojeski referred to a Letter to the Editor published in the Pasadena Star-News on January t I, 1996, in which the writer called the Arcadia City Council "stupid." With the assistance of staff, he prepared a letter of response to the person who wrote the letter, and asked for Council's suggestions as to any changes, and for their signatures if they desired. Mayor Lojeski stated that he will not be present at the next Council meeting on February 20. At 7:00 p.m. the Adjourned Regular meeting ADJOURNED sine die. the City of Arcadia ell Jii. < oj~S\ J D. Alford, ty Cle~ I 3 2/6/96