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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 17, 1995
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopmen1 Agency met In a regular meeting at 7:00
p. m. Tuesday, January 17, 1995 In the City Council Chambers.
INVOCATION Rev. Ron Fraker, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel
PLEDGE OF Fire Chief, Gerald Gardner
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL
CALL
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl. Margett and Young
None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIACATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
None
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
It was MOVED by Councilmember Marget!, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and
CARRieD, that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading In full
be WAIVED.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Peter Ponn. Preslden1, Arcadia Music Club, n Virginia Drive, stated. In part, that he thanks
the Council and the community for their cOn1lnued support of the Music Club which exists
for the benefit of the high school studen1s. He described some of the actlvttles of the Music
Club, Including the Arcadia Band Review held this past November In which there were over
forty participating high schools from Bakersfield to San Diego. Mr. Poon further announced
the upcoming twenty-elghth annual spaghetti dinner and recognttlon show to be held at the
Arcadia High School.
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1.
PUBUC
HEARING
COMMUNllY
DEVELOP.
BLOCK
GRANT
FUNDS
(FY 1995-96)
(APPROVED)
2.
PUBUC
HEARING
APPEAL OF
PLANNING
COMSN.
DENIAL OF
MP 94'{)12
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Georcia Dunn. First Vice-President of the Music Club and Chair Person for the event. Invited I
the Council members and the public to attend the upcoming Annual Spaghetti Dinner and
show to be held at the Arcadia High School, January 21, 1995. to benefit the Music Club
programs.
Lvnne Eodlce. Sierra Madre News. representing the Arcadia section of the paper. was
present to Introduce the new council reporter. Harry Sarkisian who will be attending the
Arcadia City Council Meetings In the Mure.
PUBUC HEARINGS
The Community Development Administrator stated that this year the City will receive
approximately $345,000 In Community Development Block Grant Funds for fiscal year 1995-
96. In addition. there Is currently $125.627 In contingency funds for a total of $470.627.
Federal regulations require that a minimum of 70% of the City's CDBG aggregate funds are
to be used toward activities that benefit persons of low and moderate Income. For Arcadia
this results in a minimum of $329.438 to be spent for low and moderate activities. All the
proposed programs comply with the Community Development Block Grant regulations. The
Development Services Department Is recommending the following programs for fiscal year
1995-96: Housing Rehabilitation - $370.627; Congregate Meals Program for Senior Cltlzens-
$20.000; Senior Citizens Social Services Referral Program - $22.000; Administration $25.000;
and Purchase of equipment to retrofit parks and buildings to meet American Disabilities Act_
Requirements - $33,000; for a total of $470.627.
Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN.
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A discussion ensued among Council members and staff concemlng the utilization of these
funds. and details of the retrofitting of City owned buildings and parks to meet the American
Disabilities Act requirements and the congregate meals program for senior citizens.
No one desiring to be heard. the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councllmember
Lojeskl seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeskl. seconded by Councllmember Kuhn and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the allocation of funds as outlined In the Cost
Summary dated January 17. 1995; and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute the
Memorandums of Understanding to be submitted to the County at a later date.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn. LoJeskl. Margett and Young
None
None
Consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commlsslon's denial of Modification MP 94.012
& Architectural Design Review ADR 94.014 for a three unit residential condominium project
at 758 Falrvlew Avenue (Applicant/Appellant: Eric Friedman). The Planning Commission
at Its December 13. 1994 meeting voted 4 to 3 to deny the request for Modifications and
an Architectural Design Review for the proposed project. The applicant appealed this
decision, The property contains 13.208 square feet It Is unusually narrow with 48.9 feet
of frontage on Falrview Avenue. and 270 feet of d8plb. The oroperty Is zoned R-3 which
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014
(758 Falr-
view)
(APPROVED)
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would allow a maximum densily of six units on the site based upon the code
requirements of I unit per 2,000 square feet of lot area. The site Is surrounded by multiple
family developments with the exception of an adjacent lot to the east which Is
developed with a legal non-conforming single family residence. The proposed
condominiums will be two story on-grade units. The front structure Is a duplex and there
will be a detached unit to the rear. Each unit has approximately 2,000 square feet of living
area. Access Is provided by a 12'-6" wide driveway along the easterly property line.
The applicant Is requesting the modifications which are outlined In the January 17, 1995 staff
report. The proposed modifications are typical for three unit developments and the narrow
lot width necessitates most of the modifications which have been requested. There are only
nine other lots with similar widths In this area. The architectural design is consistent with
other projects in the area. and will be visually harmonious with the surrounding
developments, and does comply with the City's criteria for multiple family projects. The
Planning Commission felt that approval of the modifications would not secure an appropriate
Improvement. Those voting In opposition felt that the architectural design would not
enhance the visual environment of the Cily, and that the landscaping would not provide a
pleasant setting for adjacent structures or for other neighboring properties.
Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN.
Eric Friedman, applicant, 9440 Calstar, EI Monte, staled, in part. that from an economic
standpoint, the project Is not feasible as a two unit project. However, most of the
modifications, Including the driveway, would have been required if the project had been
proposed for two units. It Is his understanding that development on any lot less than 70' In,
width in that area would require approval of some modifications. A single unit and a duplex
currently exist on this property, so he will not be changing the situation that presently exists
on the site; just upgrading to a newer development. It Is his Intention to make the site as
attractive as possible. In response to a question from Councilmember Margett, Mr.
Friedman stated that he had attempted 10 purchase the neighboring property without
success.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember
Lojeski seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED.
Councilmember Lojeskl stated, In part. that this Is an appropriate development and an
aesthetic improvement for that area. The discrepancy In width amounts to only 13.2 Inches.
The applicant Is not responsible for this lot somehow being set aside at 48.9 feet. The Cily
Attomey' has stated that this Is not a precedent setting item. Council needs to look
realistically and logically at these types of processes and projects. Mayor Young thought
this project would be a very adequate Improvement for the area. Mayor Pro tem Chang
stated. In part. that the Planning Division had suggested modifications which they feel will
be met by the developer. If Council only approves a two-unit development, it would cause
economic hardship to the developer. Further. the design looks like it wUl be a very nice
project. and he agrees with the Cily Attorney that this development would not set a
precedent. He will vote to approve the project.
It was MOVED by Councllmember Lojeskl. seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to SUSTAIN the appeal of the Planning Commission
decision regarding MP ~12 and ADR ~14; FIND that the proposed Modification
requests would secure an appropriate Improvement, prevent an unreasonable hardship, and
promote uniformily of development; and FIND that the proposed design Is consistent with
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MARGETT
(Rotary of
La Verne
Conf,at
Caltech)
(Wilderness
Park Flood
Danger)
(I ncreased
Utiliza-
tion of
Cable TV)
CHANG
(Flood
Damage)
(Small Bus.
Owners
Confer-
ence)
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the City's Architectural Design Review criteria; and MOVE for APPROVAL of the project
subject to the conditions set forth In the staff report dated January 17, 1995.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl. Margett and Young
None
None
Mayor Pro tem Chang commented that he had received a communication from Mr.
Friedman which seemed to indicate that there was a slight misunderstanding on the
developer's side regarding the Planning Department's recommendations to the Planning
Commission and the City Council which would assure approval of the project. However,
that Is not the case because the uitlmate decision Is made by the Commission and the City
Council. In this case, the Planning Department did everything to help the developer.
Moreover, ij developers follow the suggestions of the Planning Department, it could be
helpful In securing approval of the project.
MATTEPS FROM ELECTED OFFICiALS
Councilmember Margen stated that the Rotary Oub of La Veme Is sponsoring a seminar
to be held on February 25, 1995 at Caitech In Pasadena. This should be an exceptional
conference In that they have Invited the Chairman of the Russian Parliament who will be
speaking in regard to Russian-American Chambers of Commerce, Partners In Peace, Rivals,
etc. Other world,renowned dignitaries will also be present, Indudlng several Professors of
Political Science from our local universities who will speak about U. S. Politics toward China,.
Japan and Korea; Mexico and latin America and Current Economic Problems; the Bosnian
quagmire; Search for Peace In the Middle East, etc. Councllmember Margett Is presenting
this Information because he feels that a conference of this caliber should be supported.
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In response to a question from Councilmember Margett, staff replied that, according to
information from the County Public Works Department, there has been no unusual discharge
of water or flooding from the dam which Is situated above Wlldemess Park. There is no risk
at this time.
Councilmember Margett suggested that the cable television might be utilized to increased
advantage, I e., to televlse pictures of areas under Council consideration, such as the
Fairview Avenue project discussed earlier. Such an upgrade would be an enhancement for
the viewing public. The City Manager responded that the necessary equipment Is now
available to the City as well as the School District, and this proposal and others are being
explored.
Mayor Pro tem Chang commented that although Arcadia did not suffer as much as some
other cities during the recent rainstorms, some damage had been reported by the Fire
Department, and steps have been taken for protectlon of property and welfare of Arcadia
citizens. The Fire Department should be complimented on an excellent Job.
Mayor Pro tem Chang encouraged small buslness owners to attend upcoming conferences
concerning small businesses. The White House conference addressing State level concerns
is to be held at the Los Angeles Century Plaza Hotel on March 14; the National level
conference Is to be held in Washington, D. C., June 11-15. Small business owners may
attend these meetings to express their dissatisfaction with the State or Federal law or any
other concerns. Applications for these conferences will be available at City Hall.
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KUHN
(Japan
Earthquake)
LOJESKI
(Arcadia
Beaut.
Comsn.
Appt.)
LOJESKI
(Removal
of
Falrview
Ave. "No
Parking"
Signs)
(Council/
LA Co.
Supv.
Antonovich
Meeting)
YOUNG
(Young
Talent
Stars -
Newcastle.
Australia)
ROLL
CALL
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MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Jan.3.1995)
(APPROVED)
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Council member Kuhn stated that thoughts and prayers are wtth those who have family and
friends in Kobe and Osaka. Japan after the devastating earthquake those ctties suffered.
This occurred one year after the CalWomia Northrldge earthquake, so we can all relate to
that damage and loss of me. ,
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Council member LOjeskl siated that he met last week wtth the Arcadia Beautiful Commission.
and he would like to place the matter of appointment of a new Commission member on the
next Council agenda. At that time. he would like to see all of the applications which are on
file for that particular Commission. The Commission was grateful for the opportunity to have
some input. The duties of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission have increased recently due
to the Arbor Day celebration. and the fact that they are now also the City Tree Commission.
There has not been a great tumover of members; two members recently moved from the
City and had to resign; members Grant Parsons and Mln Mey Chang resigned after a couple
of meetings. But basically. they have not had difficulty retaining their membership numbers.
Council member Lojeskl stated that he had been notified that, following a survey by the
Police Reserve Officers and members of the Police Explorer Post. tt had been determined
that the "no parking" signs could be removed from some streets in the Falrvlew Avenue area.
He had commented on this at a previous Council meeting. It is his understanding that the
signs were originally provided by Santa Anita Race Track and that they are to be removed
and stored In the event they are needed in the future. However. tt has come to his attention
that Pollee ticketing for parking violations Is continuing In this area. Since the decision was
made to remove the "no parking" signs. he would like to see this sttuation rectified with
expediency.
Councllmember Lojeski referred to a recent memorandum from the City Manager regarding
a proposed meeting between the Council and Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael
Antonovlch. He requested the City Attomey's Interpretation of the Brown Act as to whether
or not this would constttute a violation. The City Attomey stated that he will provide a reply
tomorrow.
Mayor Young thanked the Councllmembers who attended the recent performance of the
Young Talent Stars from Newcastle, Australia. The group seemed to have a good time In
Arcadia, and also presented performances at other locations such as Knotts Berry Farm,
and Disneyland.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lofeskl. Margett and Young
None
On MOTION by Agency Member Lojeskl. seconded by Agency Member Kuhn and CARRIED
the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1995 were APPROVED.
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CLOSED
SESSION
1.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Dec,8.1994)
(Jan,3.1995)
(APPROVED)
2,
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
(Newcastle
Park
Handball
Court
Earthquake
Damage
Repair -
Job No.
599)
(APPROVED)
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The Agency General Counsel stated that a CLOSED SESSION will be held at the end of the
City Council meeting. "pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 the Redevelopment
Agency will meet to confer wtth Agency real property negotiators regarding
Instructions concerning the possible sale or lease ofthe Agency-owned real property located
at the Southwest corner of East Huntington Drive and South Second Avenue, (154-170 East
Huntington). Negotiations are wtth Thomas Shannon Outback Steak House".
The meeting adjourned to February 7, 1995 at 7:00 p. m.
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CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED the minutes of the City Council/Arcadia Unlfled School District Joint meeting
of December 8, 1994 and the minutes of the January 3,1995 regular meeting.
THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEM WAS APPROVED ON MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHANG.
SECONDED BY COUNClLMEMBER MARGETT AND CARRIED BY GENERAL CONSENT.
Consideration of report and recommendation for authorization to advertise for bids for the
Newcasde Park Handball Court Earthquake Damage Repair Project - Job No. 599. .
Councllmember Lojeski noted that two water storage tanks are situated on Second Avenue.
The larger of the two tanks Is structurally sound with regard to earthquake standards. The
smaller tank requires some rehabilitation, or there Is the possibility that It may be moved to
another stte. At one time, there was preliminary discussion about the possibility of moving
the smaller water tank to the Newcasde Park area and reestablishing the handball courts
on top of the submerged tank. If the City now undertakes repairs to the handball court, are
we removing the possibility of moving the water tank? The City Manager responded that
there had been discussion of moving the water tanks from the Sl Joseph plant to Newcastle
Park when the COSTCO project was being discussed. The Water Manager was of the-
opinion that we might be able to reconstruct the existing older tank or relocate tt onto some
adjacent property by re-conflgurlng the system. That will now be part of a Master Plan
analysis for the entire water system. If the City does the Newcastle Park handball court
project, there Is no slgn~lcant loss to the General Fund, since the City Is being reimbursed
In the amount of $30,000 from FEMA and the State. If the Master Plan suggests that we
may use the Newcastle Park site, then the entire property will have to be reconstructed. not
just the handball court. The earthquake damage was sustained a year ago, when
considering a Master Plan. If Council decides to use the site, the City will have received
a year's worth of play without any significant use of City funds to rehabilitate.
It was MOVED by Councllmember Lojeskl, seconded by Councllmember Marget! and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to advertise for bids for
the Newcastle Park Handball Court Earthquake Damage Repair Project, Job No. 599.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councllmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Marget! and Young
None
None
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3.
CONTRACT
AWARD
(Rebuild
Nat.Gas
Engine
Peck Rd,
Plant
(APPROVED)
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CONTRACT
EXTENSION
(Three Mo,)
(Real green
Gardening,
Inc,)
(APPROVED)
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Consideration of report and recommendation for the award of contract for the rebuilding
of the natural gas engine at the Peck Road Plant. Mayor Pro tem Chang inquired how long
the rebuilt engine would last. The Water Manager responded that this engine had been in
continuous operation for sixteen years and two years of backup service prior to this time.
In 1992 at the time the electric motor was Installed at the well, the natural gas engine was
placed In standby to provide backup power In case of a power outage. Therefore, this
engine will only operate, if electrical power Is lost. This particular engine in this mode could
last twenty to thirty years on a rebuild. Councilmember Margett noted that the engine has
lasted for over one hundred thousand hours of use - or less than one dollar an hour to
rebuild. In his opinion, if only 80% of the previous operation time is obtained on a rebuild,
~ is still a good deal.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang to AWARD
a contract In the amount of $104,263.34 for the rebuilding of the natural gas engine at the
Peck Road Plant to PAMCO/Stewart & Stevenson and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to
execute said contract in a form approved by the City Attorney,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Marget! and Young
None
None
Council member Lojeskl noted that this ~em had been discussed, approved and funds
budgeted when the FY 1994-95 Water Facility Replacement Fund was approved This Is
merely the paper work.
Consideration of report and recommendation to extend the current landscape maintenance
contract w~h Realgreen Gardening, Inc. for up to three months.
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Councilmember Margett and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the current
agreement w~h Realgreen Gardening, Inc., to extend their current agreement for three
addttlonal months, wtth a continuation thereafter on a montMa-month basis, if necessary.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councllmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margett and Young
None
None
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FY 1994,95 Consideration of FY 1994-95 Transportation Development Act Funding. In response to
TRANSPORTA- questions from Mayor Pro tem Chang, the City Manager responded that this claim form for
TION Fiscal Year 1994-95 to be submitted to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
DEVELOP. Authority and the Southern California Association of Governments Is being prepared and
ACT FUNDING submitted at this time rather than at the beginning of the fiscal year because the other
agencies do not operate on the same fiscal year cycle as the City. He further explained that
only certain sections of the claim were In~iaIed for the City because they were the only
sections which applied to Arcadia.
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED on roll
call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5833, the title of which was read by the City
Manager: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
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RESOLUTION
NO,5833
(ADOPTED)
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6.
ESTABUSH
POSITION
CLASSIFICA-
TIONS
(Police
Records
Mgr.; Maint.
Serv.Dlr.;
Assist. City
Mgr.; Assist.
to City Mgr.)
(APPROVED)
I.
MID-YEAR
BUDGET
REPORT
(Postponed
to 2/7/95)
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MODIF'N TO
WATER
CONSERVA-
TION
ORDINANCE
NO. 1930
(Postponed
to 2/7/95)
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CAUFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
ACT ClAIM FORM TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE OPERATIONS OF ARCADIA TRANSIT 1-
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95', be and it Is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margett and Young
None
None
Consideration of recommendation to establish position classifications: Police Records
Manager; Maintenance Services Director; Assistant City Manager; and Assistant to the City
Manager. In response to Mayor Pro tem Chang's comment that the wording of the position
classification be changed to reflect that the Assistant City Manager title '1!JBY be In use at
all times', as opposed to 'mayor may not be In use at all times', the City Manager explained
that it Is his position that the Assistant City Manager/Manager Pro tempore classification
could be rotated or reassigned as needed. The City Charter states that there shall be a City
Manager Pro tempore. It does not say there shall be an Assistant City Manager. The title,
Assistant City Manager job classification is better understood by the public and City staff.
At the present time the City Manager Pro tempore Is Fire Chief Gerald Gardner, as adopted
by resolution.
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to ESTABUSH the classifications of Maintenance Services
Director (Class #3210); Assistant City Manager, Assistant to the City Manager; and Police,
Records Manager (Oass #2122).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl. Margett and Young
None
None
CITY MANAGER
Due to a power malfunction, the cablecastlng of this evening's Council Meeting was
interrupted at this point. Since the agenda items listed below were considered to be of
significant Interest to the viewing public, they were postponed to the February 7, 1995
Council meeting.
Presentation and Discussion on Mid-Year Budget Report.
Report and request for action on Proposed Modification to Water Conservation Ordinance
No. 1930.
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3,
RISK Report and recommendatlon'to establish a Risk Management Program.
MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
(Postponed
to 2/7/95)
I.
ORDINANCE
NO 2028
(ADOPTED)
2.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2032
(ADOPTED)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 2029
(INTRO-
DUCED)
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Anomey presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 2028: 'AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA, ADDING A NEW PART
4 TO ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 0, ESTABUSHING A BUILDING CODE APPEALS BOARD AND
AMENDING DIVISION 6, PART 3, CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE 111 RELATING TO FIRE CODE
APPEALS OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND DESIGNATING THE DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE 'BUILDING OFFICIAL' '.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Marget!, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2028 be and ~ Is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margen and Young
None
None
The City Anomey presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 2032: 'AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA 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 Council member Lojeskl, seconded by Councllmember Margen and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2032 be and ~ is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, LOjeskl, Margen and Young
None
None
The City Anomey presented for Introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 2029: 'AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNlA AMENDING SECTION
6434.2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMMERCIAL REFUSE
AND THE COLLECTION THEREOP.
The City Anomey noted that this ordinance adds an add~lonal permitttee to the commercial
refuse collection system In the City, which will add to the competltJon. Staff Is currendy
researching the possibility of permittees beyond the six commercial haulers IIm~, which may
or may not be beneficial to the community.
In April, 1994 Zakaroff Recycling Services was retained to provide recycling services to the
business community. Granting Zakaroff a perm~ to haul refuse will provide businesses In
the City the opportunity to select one commercial refuse/recycler out of six permittees In
the City. To provide refuse and recycling services, Zakaroff, staff noted, conducts waste
reviews at businesses In the City, as part of the required commercial recycling program.
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4,
ORDINANCE
NO. 2033
(INTRO,
DUCED)
5,
ORDINANCE
NO. 2035
(INTRO-
DUCED)
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Mayor Pro tem Chang believes this creates an unfair advantage for Zakaroff, as a
permittee, to haul commercial refuse.
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Margett and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2029 be and it Is hereby
INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margett and Young
Mayor Pro tem Chang (Granting a permit to the official City sponsored
recycler, Zakaroff Recycling Services, to haul commercial refuse Is unfair
competition among the commercial haulers as a whole.)
None
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented for Introduction and read the tlUe of Ordinance No. 2033: 'AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA
RENUMBERING SECTIONS 8901 THROUGH 8908 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL coer=.
REGARDING UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS AND ADDIr-.;-,
SECTIONS 8920 THROUGH 8929.1 ESTABUSHING EARTHQUAKE SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS FOR TILT.UP CONCRETE WALL BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO
JANUARY 1, 1976',
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett seconded by Council member Lojeskl and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2033 be and it Is hereby
INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl. Margett and Young
None
None
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The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the tlUe of Ordinance No. 2035: 'AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA AMENDING THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A PART 7 TO CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE VII
PERTAINING TO SIDEWALK DINING ON PUBUC WAUWVAYS'.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeskl, seconded by Councilmember Margett and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2035 be and it Is hereby
INTRODUCED.
Mayor Pro tem Chang had questions regarding height of furniture, stand-up dining, business
permits. appeals and CouncU revl_, fees and liability insurance. Mayor Pro tem Chang's
questions were responded to by City staff. In particular, Mayor Pro tem Chang objected
to allowing advertising on the umbrellas used in the sidewalk dining areas. In the ensuing
dIscussion, CouncUmember Lojeskl pointed out that advertising on sidewalk umbrellas had
been discussed at a previous CouncU meeting, and direction given to staff for the ordinance
._. there are still three votes in favor of the advertising. Councilmember Margett agreed.
Mayor young agreed and noted the previous vote took care of the matter.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margett and Young
None
None
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CITY
ATTORNEY
LOJESKI
(In Memory
of
William
Harper
Dillon)
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MARGETT
(In
Memory
of
Muriel
Scon)
YOUNG
(In
Memory
of
Kathryn
Kennedy)
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37:0021
Mayor Pro tem Chang voted for introduction of this Ordinance, but expressed his Objection
to allowing advertising to appear on the umbrellas used In the sidewalk dining area.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Anorney announced that Council will enter another CLOSED SESSION "pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the existing workers' compensation case
of Y. Rueter v. Arcadia".
Councilmember Lojeskl adjourned the meeting "In memory of William Harper Dillon who
passed away January 12, 1995 at Arcadia. BUI or Willie, as he was known to his friends.
was survived by his wKe, Helen; four children: one brother; ten grandchildren; and two great
grandchildren. A funeral mass was held Tuesday, January 17 (this morning) at 9:30 a. m.
at Holy Angels Catholic Church In Arcadia, followed by Internment at Calvary Cemetery in
Los Angeles. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. A little
background on Mr. Dillon - he was voted and honored as one of Arcadia's Senior Citizens
of the Year a few years back. Bill was very active with our Senior Citizens' Commission;
he was on the Commission for a good many years. He simply volunteered In a lot of good
programs in the City. He was well known around Methodist Hospital and was one of the
gentlemen who pushed wheelchairs, and just kind of did anything that was necessary. He
was one of the founders of the program where some retired gentlemen In the community
donated their services and said, 'Hey, K we've got Pink Ladles going around Methodist
Hospital, how about some of us fellows who can service the hospital and donate our
services', Bill was also really a supporter of the Red Cross here In Arcadia and particularly
was concerned about earthquake safety. He took on as his little project the concern about
what happens with your gas lines K there Is a major earthquake; and how to turn the gas
off and on and everything else. A gentleman like this who has donated and given so much
to the City of Arcadia will be missed. Again, In the form of memory, at tonight's meeting,
I would like to honor William Harper Dillon".
Councilmember Margen adjoumed tonight's meeting In honor of Muriel Scott. "Muriel Scon
was born In 1907 and passed away January 7,1995. She was a long-time resident of
Arcadia, and was very active as Secretary In the Pasadena Kiwanis Oub, and coordinated
the Rose Parade Kiwanis Breakfast for many years. Muriel was well known for her beautiful
arts and the crafts that she created. She had also traveled to many countries of the world
and loved to tell of her experiences In far-off places. Muriel Is survived by her husband of
slxty,flve years, former Mayor Alton scan; three children: five grandchildren: and one great
grandchild. Services were held on January 10."
Mayor Young adjourned the meeting In memory of Kathryn Kennedy. "Kathy Kennedy was
born In Oklahoma in 1923. She lived In Arcadia for more than fifty years and anyone who
met her knew how much she loved the community. For many years, she was very active
In a number of organizations, Including Altrusa; the Business and Professional Women's
Association: the former Women's DMslon of the Chamber of Commerce: and the Mayor'S
Prayer Breakfast Committee. She was a noted restaurateur, and came to know many
Arcadians when she and her husband owned the Embers Restaurant Kathy passed away
on January 5, and Is survived by her husband, Jim. The services were held on January 10.
This meeting Is adjourned In memory of these three people."
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ADJOURN-
MENT
(2/7/95 -
7:00 p,m,)
ATTEST:
37:0022
At 9:21 p. m. the City Council ADJOURNED to a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and
ADJOURNED at 10:35 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., Tuesday, February 7, 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, 1~lgatlon matters and evaluation of properties.
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