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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 3, 1995
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting at 7:00
p. m., Tuesday, January 3, 1995 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers.
INVOCATION Rev. Gary K. Clark, Christian Center of Arcadia
PLEDGE OF Rick Gomez, Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
I.
TONY
CAPRA
(City Emp.)
2.
SGV
MOSQUITO
ABAT.DIST.
SANTA
ANITA
ST.
BANNER
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kuhn. Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Young presented the Mayor's Certificate of Commendation in recognition and'
appreciation of outstanding service to the community to City Employee, Tony Capra. In
November of last year, Mr. Capra of the City Public Works Department acted quickly and
wisely in getting a fellow employee to the hospital when it was apparent that the employee
was having physical difficulty. Tony's immediate response may have saved the life of Ray
Montoya who had suffered a heart attack while on the job.
Mayor Young introduced Mr. Bill Kern, Human Services Commissioner and a Member of
Board of Trustees of the San Gabriel Valley MosqUito Abatement District. Mr. Kern stated
in part that the purpose of the District is to protect public health by controlling
mosquitos which transmit diseases In certain cases_ He was present to present a plaque
to Mayor Young and the City of Arcadia with an inscription, "dedicated to protecting the
health and comfort of the residents of the City of Arcadia, dated August 1989. This
plaque is emblematic of the partnership between the City of Arcadia and the Mosquito
Abatement District".
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
The City Manager referred to Consent Item No. 3 on the agenda regarding a request for
Installation of temporary street banners celebrating the 60th anniversary of horse racing
at Santa Anita Park. The Ordinance which the Council adopted in 1994 authorizes banners
for singular community event activities or public interest. Commercial considerations alone
do not suffice, however, the City Manager pointed out that Santa Anita's request Is
consistent with the purpose of public interest given its sixty years as an institution in this
City.
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LOPEZ The City Attorney stated in part, that with regard to Consent Item No.4, the report
RESIG.DOC. and recommendation regarding the resignation of Mr. Lopez, since preparation of the
agenda, all necessary agreements between Mr. Lopez and the City have been signed by
Mr. Lopez and his attorney and returned to the City. This includes the agreement for
certain transitional services to the City. These agreements provide what was approved by I
a majority of the City Council and they contain all the necessary legal protection for the City.
QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
None
MATTERS FROM STAFF
LA CO.PUB.
WORKS
(NPDES)
The City Manager stated that the presentation by staff from the Los Angeles County Public
Works Department was to update the Council on the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Program.
Mr. Frank Kuo, Program Administrator, Los Angeles County Public Works
Department stated, in part, that the NPDES program is commonly referred to as the storm
water program because it focuses on the quality of storm water going into the storm drain
system. The program started in 1987 when an amendment to the Clean Water Act required
that the local operators and owners of storm drain systems regulate the quality of storm
drain discharge. In California, the Regional Water Quality Control Board drafted a permit
which was issued in 1990 designating Los Angeles County as the principat permittee. and
local cities as co-permittees in this program. The City of Arcadia is in Phase II, and started
in the program in 1992. He is present to update the Council and citizens. As the permittees
move into the new permit period, which will be in , 995, there will be a reorientation into a
watershed oriented program, which means that the 35 cities within the watershed will have'
to jointly develop and implement a watershed oriented program. The responsibility of local
agencies will be focusing on participating in developing the watershed plan and funding and I'
implementing the program. This is a non-funded Federal mandate and, in the era of fiscal
constraint, It is a major burden. Unfortunately, the Federal agency has indicated that,
because of the possible pollution to our bay and ocean, we have to develop a program to
enhance the quality of water that is going into the storm drain system. The Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works will continue in the role of the principal permittee to
coordinate activities, and to implement and work with various local agencies to provide a
variety of programs to enhance the quality of storm water. He also noted that there are
fines that could be levied on local agencies for non-compliance. Due to cooperation of the
City Council and the hard work of the staff, Arcadia is in compliance with the program. In
the future, there will be additional efforts and additional resources that may be needed. We
need to be working toward implementing these programs, Also, the general public needs
to be aware of these programs. The County and the City need to be focused on a
source reduction educational program to make the citizens aware that pollutants going into
the system eventually will be discharged into the ocean. This Is a nation-wide program;
however, the Callfomia program Is unique to this state. Mr. Kuo responded to questions
from Councilmember Margett, Mayor Young and Mayor Pro tem Chang, and explained, In
particular. that emphasis needs to be placed on working out this program wtthin
ctt/es.
ORD.& RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeskl, seconded by Councilmember Margelt and
CARRI ED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full
be WAIVED.
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CITY CLERK
(Sch.Bd.
Election)
KUHN
(Sch.Bd./
Council
Mtg.)
LOJESKI
(Sierra Madre
Reporter for
Arcadia
Events)
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Edward Neaolian, 936 West Huntington Drive. stated, in part, that he is present to
encourage the Council to adopt the ordinance regarding control of market shopping
carts which is on this evening's agenda. He and his neighbors do not feel that tax-
payer money should be expended to pick up and return these shopping carts. That
should be the responsibility of the markets who own them.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
The City Clerk announced that on April 18. 1995 there will be an election in the Arcadia
Unified School District for three School Board members. A declaration of candidacy
may be obtained beginning January 4 at the School District Administrative offices
or at the Registrar-Recorder Elections Division in Norwalk. The nomination period
will run through February 17 and will be extended to February 22 if an incumbent does not
file by that time. This election will be conducted by the County of Los Angeles for the
Arcadia Unified School District.
Council member Kuhn stated. in part. that she was glad to have been involved in the
joint City Council/School Soard meeting held on December 8. The topics of discussion
included some overlapping problems and items of joint interest. Staff reports, committee.
commission and board input will be used in working towards solutions of mutual benefit
and future joint meetings will be held on an as-needed basis. Council is looking forward
to holding these meetings on an annual basi,s.
At Council member Lojeski's request Lynn Eodice, a new reporter with the Sierra Madre
News covering Arcadia events, introduced herself.
(Arcadia Tourn. Council member Lojeskl congratulated the Arcadia Tournament of Roses AssOciation
Roses Con- volunteers and Association members who worked so hard on the Arcadia entry to the
gratulations) Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade. The Arcadia float was awarded the Theme Award.
(New Year
Greetings)
CHANG
(New Year
Greetings)
(Suggestion
Award
Program)
(Employee
Health
Insurance)
Councilmember Lojeskl wished everyone a Happy New Year. Council and the Arcadia City
employees are going to work very hard for the success of this year, as they have in the
past.
Mayor Pro tem Chang also wished his colleagues, the employees of the City and the citizens
of Arcadia a Happy New Year.
Mayor Pro tem Chang stated that the City has an award program for City employee's
good ideas which will save the City money. He thinks it would be a good idea to extend
the program to the residents of Arcadia. If more people are involved, more ideas will be
received, and possibly more money will be saved. He requested that this ttem be placed
on the agenda for further discussion and possibly a resolution.
Mayor Pro tem Chang stated, wtth regard to employee health Insurance. that he felt that all
employees whether management or not, should have the same kind of policy. The
management employees already have higher pay; that should be enough. Also
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CHANG
(R esponse
to Council-
member
Lojeski's
Statements)
MARGETT
(Arc. T ourn. /
Roses Float)
(City Finance
Policy)
(Leaf Blowers)
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the City should select a more cost effective program with quality care for the employees.
The City Manager stated, in part, that there is a staff committee comprised of the various
bargaining units and City staff looking at alternative health insurance programs for all City
employees. The Committee's work has not been completed. This will be forwarded to the
City Manager's office and presented to the Council sometime in the future.
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In response to Councilmember Lojeski's comments at the December 20, 1994 Council
meeting, Mayor Pro tem Chang said that, as a Council member, he has the right to speak
in closed or public occasions what he thinks or what his opinion is about any
particular issue. without getting consent from his colleagues first. A reporter from a
Chinese language newspaper had called him with regard to the impasse with the Arcadia
Police proposal for a 3/12 work schedule. He toid the reporter what he thought as follows:
. After' have done extensive reading about the 3/12 work schedule. I will now support the
3/12 work schedule because it Increases the police morale and effectiveness, improves the
relationship with wife and children, increases the patrol force in the streets that reduces the
crime rate. It also decreases the sick leave and overtime expense, thus saves the City
money. Fatigue is not a concern, just like fatigue is not a concern for the nurses who work
in the hospital and are holding the life and death of patients. are also using the 3/12 work
schedule. My conclusions are th3t I have changed my mind now, and I would adopt this
3/12 work schedule at least on a .,:mporary trial basis". Mayor Pro tem Chang continued
that Councilmember Lojeski shou:,J have had the courtesy to talk to him first without getting
upset because of Council member Lojeski's limited knowledge of the contents of the Chinese
publication. He pointed out that Council member Lojeskl had issued a statement which
was printed in the October 13, 1994 Los Angeles Times regarding the proposed work
schedule for the Police Department, without consuiting fellow Councilmembers.
Furthermore, he should not release to the public other than what he himself thinks.
Council member Lojeskl as a senior Council member, has violated the rule. Councilmember
Lojeskl should be the one to be censored. For Council member Lojeskl's information, Mayor'
Pro tem Chang Intends to speak to an English news reporter in a few days about his own
thinking with regard to the 3/12 schedule. He further suggested that Council focus on City
issues, rather than waste time discussing other council members' doings. Mayor Pro tem
Chang believes that, for a new council member, he is doing fine. Arcadia residents have told
him that they have heard a lot about him ... and all are good. He likes to talk about issues
and about the concerns of citizens. He is not really interested in what other
Council members say or not say. Mayor Pro tem Chang further stated that he has reviewed
the last Council meeting, and he spent his time talking about issues and 'City matters and
speaking for the welfare of the citizens. Conversely, Council member Lojeskl spent most of
his time criticizing Mayor Pro tem Chang about something in the newspaper of a foreign
language which Council member Lojeskl does not understand and at the most is hearsay,
second hand. translated information.
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Council member Margett congratulated Mike Porter, President of the Arcadia Tournament
of Roses and the Board for the outstanding job they performed this year. The Arcadia float,
"The Sport of KIngs' represented Arcadia very welf, and he was very proud of ft. Arcadia has
won three awards for their presentations in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses parade in
the last ten years.
Council member Margett referred to a memo concerning criteria used In City financing. In
response to his question, the City Manager said that this Information was in printed form
and available to any resident who wished a copy.
Council member Margett thought ft Is time that the City Council took a look at leaf blowers.
Frequently such blowers are used to blow green waste and debris into the gutters
which eventually clogs the storm drains. The City could be in violation of Los Angeles
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County programs such as discussed earlier this evening. Landscapers should be
discouraged from this practice.
Council member Margett agreed with Councilmember Kuhn's earlier remarks concerning the
Joint Arcadia Unified School District and City Council meeting. He agrees that these
meetings should be set up on a regular basis. Councilmember Margett also noted that the
School Board members are extremely proud of their buildings and what has been done at
the high school, and justifiabiy so, they have done an admirable job.
(Estab. Rules Councilmember Margett stated that Mayor Pro tem Chang's statements give more credence
of Conduct for to his thinking of establishing rules for Council in requesting staff time to look into issues;
Council) rules for making announcements, etc. He thinks that using Council time in special little
agendas may not be in the best interests of the City. A lot of things brought up in Council
could have been satisfied by staff. He wondered if Council should put on the agenda the
matter of sening criteria for Council members to be able to present items before City Council,
YOUNG
KUHN
(Move
Councilmbr.
Comments
on Agenda)
MARGETT
(Information
Cards)
YOUNG
(Young Stars
Talent Team)
CITY
ATTORNEY
(Direction
to Staff)
ROLL CALL
I.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Dec.8,l994)
(Dec.20,l994)
(APPROVED)
Mayor Young agreed, and in addition to that, she would like to see the MATTERS FROM
ELECTED OFFICIALS segment moved to a period later in the agenda, so people present
for public hearings do not need to stay unless they wish. She would like this section of the
meeting to be moved to either before or after the CONSENT ITEMS. Council member Margen
said that was a maller of courtesy, and a very good idea, Council member Kuhn agreed and
offered a third vote. Mayor Young said that staff will look into what criteria we can work
on and any of the Council members can present ideas to the City Manager
Council member Margen also suggested the use of information cards for persons wishing
to address Council. Mayor Young and Council member Lojeskl disagreed and liked the fact
that the meetings are open to anyone wishing to speak, and that this could be controlled
adequately by the Mayor.
Mayor Young announced that the performance of the Young Stars Talent Team representing
Newcastle, Australia, will be presented at the Arcadia Community Center free of charges on
January 6. From December 28 to January 9 this group will be performing also at other
places such as Disneyland and Knolls Berry Farm.
The City Attorney clarified, for purposes of the Brown Act, that it is appropriate to give
direction to staff to change the order of items on the City Council agenda. That can be
accomplished at the next Council meeting. However, sometime in the future the procedural
resolution which sets out these mallers for ratification will be brought back to Council.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margell and Young
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Agency Member Kuhn, seconded by Agency Member lojeskl and CARRIED
on roll calt vote as follows the minutes of the meetings of the City Council/Arcadia School
District Joint Meeting and December 20, 1994 regular meeting were APPROVED with
corrections as indicated earlier by the City Clerk.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margell and Young
None
None
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2.
PARTIALLY
RE-PAY
CITY LOANS
RE-80RROW.
& EXTEND
LOAN TERM
(APPROVED)
ADJOURN.
MENT
1.
2.
ARA
PARTIALLY
RE-PAY
CITY LOANS
RE-80RROW,
& EXTEND
LOAN TERM
(APPROVED)
3.
SANTA
ANITA PK.
TEMP. ST.
BANNERS
(APPROVED)
4.
I.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Dec.20,l994)
(APPROVED)
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It was MOVED by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member Kuhn and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the payment of $2,165,196 in
Agency loans outstanding at June 30, 1995, to the City of Arcadia; and that the Agency
re-borrow $2,165,196 and deposit such amount in the Agency Project Fund. In addition,
that the Agency accept an extension for the re-payment of the remaining outstanding debt
of $2,985,020. All loans to the City to be due and payable on June 30, 1995.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margelt and Young
None
None
The meeting adjourned to January 17. 1995 at 7:00 p. m.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
Considered separately (see below).
APPROVED request to accept partial payment of $2,165,196 on loans outstanding with the
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency on June 30. 1994: and that the City re-Ioan the $2,165,196
to the Agency Project Fund. In addition, the City extends the time frame for the re-payment,
on the remaining outstanding debt of $2,985,020 to be due and payable on June 30, 1995.
APPROVED Santa Anita Operating Company's request to install temporary street banners
from January 18, 1995 to April 24, 1995; and DIRECT the Public WorRs Department to
approve the Encroachment Permit. subject to' compliance with provisions in Ordinance No.
2004. The banners to commemorate the 60th anniversary of horseracing at Santa Anita
Park.
Considered separately (see below)
THE A80VE CONSENT ITEMS NOS. 2 AND 3 WERE APPROVED ON MOTION 8Y
COUNCtLMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARGETT AND
CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, LOjeskl, Margelt and Young
None
None
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Council member Kuhn and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the minutes of the regular meeting of December
20, 1994. The minutes of the December 8, 1994 JoInt City Council/Arcadia School District
meeting to be reviewed with regard to comments by Mayor Pro tem Chang.
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4a.
SEVERANCE
PAY
RES.5608
(LOPEZ)
(APPROVED)
4b.
SEVERANCE
CONTRACT
(LOPEZ)
(APPROVED)
I.
ABANDONED
SHOPPING
CARTS
(Staff to
Arrange
Mtg. wjall
Store
Owners of
Shopping
Carts)
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn. Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
Consideration of the report and recommendation regarding the resignation of Public Works
Director, Joseph R. Lopez. Said report included statutory severance pay as provided by
the City of Arcadia Fringe Benefit Resolution No. 5608. Also, contractual severance for
three months subject to approval of a contract between the City of Arcadia and Mr. Lopez
for transitional services.
Mayor Pro tem Chang noted that this item has two parts and requested each part be voted
separately. Also, in response to Mayor Pro tem Chang, City Manager Kelly said the three
months salary would amount to approximately $30,000.
It was MOVED by Council member Margett. seconded by Council member Lojeski and
CARRIED on roll call vote as foilows to APPROVE payment of severance pay as provided
by City Fringe Benefit Resolution No. 5608 via regular City pay period pay checks in lieu
of a lump sum.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Kuhn. Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
Mayor Pro tem Chang (He Is not in favor of this matter and believes this
to be grounds for abstention.)
It was MOVED by Council member Lojeski, seconded by Council member Kuhn and CARRIED'
on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE contractual severance pay for three months subject
to approval of contract by the parties.
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Kuhn, Lojeskl and Young
Mayor Pro tem Chang ($30,000 Is a lot of taxpayers' money to
give away.) and Councilmember Margett
None
ABSENT:
CITY MANAGER
City staff and the Chamber of Commerce have contacted those stores which seem to have
the most problems with abandoned shopping carts. These Inquiries were made
both to obtain information about how they handle the problem, as well as to request that
they pay extra attention to the s~uation and Its correction. In discussions with the
parties. ~ was confirmed that not only is the shopping cart Issue a nuisance for residents
in the area, ~ is also an expensive problem for the merchants. To alleviate some of the
expense of lost or stolen shopping carts, most stores hire a retrieval service to pick up
carts on a regular basis.
If the City Council would like to enact legislation to address the issue of stray shopping
carts, two approaches can be taken:
1) The abatement approach would involve adopting an ordinance that would require all
shopping carts to have identity labels with regard to the responsible store. This will allow
these carts to be picked and returned by the City if the store fails to comply,and dictates
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that the cost of this abatement is borne by the store. Removal of carts from
public property is covered as abatement of a nuisance.
2) The second approach combines adoption of such an ordinance along with additional
requirements applying abatement to private as well as public property. State law makes I
it unlawful to remove carts from the store premises or parking area and leave them
elsewhere. Business and Professional Code Section 22435 et. seq. could be applied by the .
Police Department in conjunction with the District Attorney's office if the appropriate sign
is In place as set forth in Section 22435.1 and the stores endorse enforcement. It Is
important to recognize that there are numerous practical. logistical, and time problems
involved with enforcing the referred to Business and Professions Code, e. g., can we
determine actual violations: does the City Council want to make this issue a priority for
Police Officers: and will the stores actually participate in the criminal prosecution? An
alternative to enacting legislation would be to take no action at this time and continue to
act on a case by case basis when made aware of a problem in a particular area. e. g.,
prosecute per State law or contact the store if a problem occurs so that they can have the
carts picked up in accordance with their policy.
Considerable discussion ensued among Councilmembers in endeavoring to find a solution
to this ongoing problem. Mayor Pro tem Chang said ordinances should be passed by the
Council that stores should have to identify the carts they own by name, address, telephone
number and indicate the state law regarding violations for removing carts from the premises.
The City should consider a retrieval service and a hot line that citizens could call when they
see abandoned shopping carts on the streets. The City would then send the retrieval
service out to pick up the cart ... similar to the graffiti program. The store owners would
pay the cost of the retrieval service. Mayor Young noted that this is already state law except
for the hot line suggestion. Mayor Pro tem Chang felt then, the best approach would be.
to push the stores to enforce the state regulations. Council member Lojeskl said CouncU
should not lose sight of the fact that the stores are the victims in this situation. The violators
are the persons who unlawfully remove the carts from the store premises and neglect to I
return them.
The City Attorney said a start could be made by setting up a conference with the store
managers in an effort to enlist more help and cooperation in solving this problem. They
could be informed that the City Council is considering adopting ordinances to help enforce
these solutions. The City Manager noted that this is a societal problem.' Peopie take the
shopping carts because they want to. There is actually no way to prevent this. The
incidences of the problem rise and fall based on the economy and societal situations. As
the City Attorney suggested, a meeting could be set up with the store managers requesting
they solve thIs problem on a City-wide basis. Perhaps they can get together one hot line
and collectively set up a retrieval system. City involvement will merely be band-aiding a
problem in that industry. They have the prOblem; if they don't solve the problem, the City
can move to the next step which would mean that we can find them; we can retrieve the
shopping carts and send the stores a bill. They won't like that because they are already
paying for retrieval systems. Hughes Market does a retrieval six times a week already. They
know about the problem. We must reinforce this issue of finding a solution. But no solution
Is going to be 100<)(, perfect; we can reduce it or control it, but not make it go away. People
will still take carts and leave them. Mayor Pro tem Chang agreed with the City Manager,
however, if this problem becomes a pUblic nuisance then City government should get
involved.
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED on roll
call vote as follow to DIRECT staff to call for a meeting with all the store owners in the City
to solve the problem jointly and effectively to find solutions to the problem of abandoned
shopping carts in the City.
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2.
STUDY
SESSION
DATE
FOR
MASTER
PLAN
(APPROVED
2/14/95)
3.
ARCADIA
BEAUTIFUL
COMM.
APPOINT.
(POSTPONED)
CLOSED
SESSIONS
1.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2028
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang. Kuhn. Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
Staff and consultants have completed reports on the various City facilities included in the
Master Plan. The City Manager stated that Council needs to schedule a special meeting
!o ail ow sufficient time to go over the master plan for City buildings, i. e., City Hail, Police
Station, Fire Stations I and 3 and other public buildings so that Council will understand the
need for improvements, renovation or reconstruction. Secondly, to look at. the financial
alternatives and how to pay for what is needed, and lastly, to discuss how to finalize the
library renovation project as to cost and timing. The special meeting Is needed to go
through these issues so that there is sufficient time to absorb the material, and give some
thought to the course of action Council may choose to take regarding these important items.
The tentative cumulative cost for the civic properties is approximately twenty-eight million
dollars. The library is one part of that equation.
Mayor Pro tem Chang would like to see such a meeting cablecasl. because he feels that
the citizens would be interested to know what is happening. To save
cablecasting costs he thinks the study session should be part of the regular Council
meeting. Also, he would like staff to distribute reports to the Council in advance to provide
time for study. Mayor Young disagreed because she did not think a study session, which
involves numerous large and small details. is something that most citizens would be
interested in, and she does not think the study session should be telecast. If Council has
a study session first, by the time the matter comes to the regular Council meeting, it will
all make more sense to the public. Council member Lojeskl agreed with Mayor Young. A
study session will allow Councilmembers and staff time to delve into a lot of questions in
an informat environment. Such -a meeting could last a couple of hours, perhaps it could'
even carry over into a couple of study sessions. He sees no reason to bring in television
cameras at this point.
Several dates were proposed and discussed. February 14, t995 at 5:30 p. m. was
determined to be the most appropriate date for the study session.
A vacancy exists on the Arcadia Beautiful Commission due to- the resignation of Grant,
Parsons in November, 1994, therefore, it Is necessary that Council appoint a member to this
Commission to a term ending June 30, 1996. Council member LojeSki, liaison to the
Arcadia Beautiful Commission, requested that the appointment be delayed until after
the next meeting of the Commission in order to obtain some input from the membership.
The other Council members agreed to the postponement.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney announced that closed sessions scheduled this evening for discussion
of the Outback Steak House and Bend Properties will not be necessary.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54975.6 Council will enter a closed session
following this meeting for conference with labor negotiators, Dan Cassidy and/or Gary
Rogers regarding the Arcadia Firefighter's Association and the Arcadia Poilce Relief
Association.
The City Attorney presented for Introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 2028: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA ADDING
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DUCED)
2.
ORDINANCE
NO.2032
(INTRO-
DUCED)
ADJOURN-
MENT
(1/17/95)
ATTEST:
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A NEW PART 4 TO ARTiCLE VIII, CHAPTER O. ESTABLISHING A BUILDING CODE
APPEALS BOARD AND AMENDING DIVISION 6. PART 3. CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III
RELATING TO FIRE CODE APPEALS OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND
DESIGNATING THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE 'BUILDING
OFFICIAL' ".
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Council member Kuhn and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2028 be and it is hereby iNTRODUCED.
Mayor Pro tem Chang commented that the amendment to this ordinance in terms of appeal
after the Board decision that he had requested has been made. He thinks it to be important
that Council members who are responsible for the regulations and code of the City see to
it that the rights and welfare of the citizens should be considered and protected to the fullest
extent from beginning to the end.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski. Margett and Young
None
None
The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 2032: "AN
ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA AMENDING
SECTION 9275.6.1,2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR BUSINESSES WITH FOUR (4) OR MORE GAME MACHINES..
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Council member Kuhn and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2032 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margett and Young
None
None
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At 8:48 p. m., the City Council ADJOURNED to a CLOSED SESSION. RECONVENED and
ADJOURNED at 9:45 p. m. to Tuesday, January 17, 1995 in the City Hall Council Chambers
for a Regular City Council Meeting to conduct the business of the' Council and the Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation
matters and evaluation of properties.
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