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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 7,1995 I I I 37:0023 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 FEBRUARY 7, 1995 The Arcadia City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met In a regular meeting a1 7:00 p. m., Tuesday, February 7, 1995 In 1he City Hall Council Chambers. INVOCATION Rev. Roger Kramer, Arcadia Christian Reformed Church PLEDGE OF Administrative Services Director, James Dale ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Council members Chang, Kuhn, Lajeskl, Margett and Young None ARBOR DAY (March 7, 1995) PRESENTATION Mayor Young read a Proclamation, . WHEREAS, Arbor Day is celebrated throughout the nation to encourage the planting of trees; and WHEREAS the City of Arcadia Is proud of ~s trees and recognizes the Important role that trees have In a healthy environment; and WHEREAS the Arcadia BeautnuJ Commission also serves as the Arcadia Tree Commission, to further promote awareness of trees and their usefulness In our community; now therefore. I, Mary B. Young, Mayor of the City of Arcadia do hereby proclaim March 7, 1995 to be Arbor Day In the City of Arcadia, and do urge all people locally and globally to protect our forests, conserve our national resources, and preserve our environment for the Mure'. Mayor Young then presented the Proclamation to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. Chairman Mary Hansen thanked Mayor Young and Inv~ed the public to attend the tree planting at Fire Station No.2 on March 7, 1995. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/STATEMENTS The City Manager Introduced the new Arcadia Chief of Pollee, Mr. Ron Gamer, formerly the Deputy Chief of Pollee of Beverly Hills, Callfomla. The City Manager also noted that tonight's meeting on the Downtown 2000 Streetscape . project will be a Joint meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency, as some of the actions require action from both bodies to formally proceed. Also, a revised staff report was presented regarding Consent Item No.3 which revised the recommendation for the motion. 1 2/7/95 ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 37:0024 QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ClARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS 1- None It was MOVED by Councllmember Margen, 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 Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, stated, In part, that the revised cost for the Downtown 2000 Streetscape project Is $5,635,000. She questioned If these monies could be put to better and more urgent use for automatic gas shut-off valves. Her concern ;s for the possibility of future earthquakes which come without warning. We are aware of what happened In Kobe, Japan. Effective July I, the City of Los Angeles requires property owners to install the valve on all new and renovated homes and businesses. It is her understanding that the Rancho area where she lives was once a lake which was filled In. The Hofers and some of the residents In that area have paid considerable sums of money for mud lacking. She suggests that the City earmark some City funds to help property owners In that area pay for mud lacking, and also for the cost of shut-off valves for gas meters. She further inquired how many Foothill Transit bus passes are being purchased by the City, and who will be using them. With regard to Resolution No. 5834 on tonight's agenda, she would like to see whatever company Is granted a franchise for telecommunications In the City be required to, not only telecast City Council meetings, but to devote at least one hour a week to Arcadia news. With regard to Ordinance No. 2029 relating to commercial refuse I collection, she is concerned as to how many business owners in the City are aware of the Council conslderatlon of this matter this evening. Mrs. Hofer would like to see Santa Anita Realty be successful with their proposed entertainment complex. She suggested that they include an IMAX theatre instead of a twenty-five screen movie theatre. She would also vote for an auditorium and an Ice rink. Mayor Young responded that the Streetscape project is funded with redevelopment money which may only be spent In the redevelopment area. Staff responded that twenty bus passes are requested. Council has had two or three previous meetings during Which the trash ordinance presented for adoption this evening was discussed. Trash companies were notified and made their positions known to the Council. Mayor Young also noted that the Santa Anita Realty proposal Is in the planning stage; nothing has been presented to the City at this time. Harold Schneider. 824 Arcadia Avenue, stated, in part, that before any decision Is made regarding the Santa Anita entertainment complex. an environmental Impact study should be required; there Is too much traffic In Arcadia already. If the City Is planning to spend four million dollars to repair Huntington Drive, the City could spend some money fixing some other streets, particularly those which do not have sidewalks. Also, some streets do not have street lights; others have Inadequate IIghtlng. Mayor Young assured Mr. Schneider that an envlronmentallmpact study will be required of Santa Anita Realty. The City Manager also noted that when the application Is med by the race track, the City Is required by law to prepare the appropriate environmental documents which are documents requiring public hearings. I 2 2/7/95 I I I 1. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLAN,CMSN. DENIAL OF MC-94.Q54 (Garage Addnion - 281 Arbolada Drive) (APPROVED) ,I', " 1'<'" 37:0025 PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of MC-94.Q54, a request for a 2'.{j' side yard setback for a proposed garage addnlon which would align wnh the existing garage at 281 Arbolada Drive (Pete Humason, property owner and appellant). Staff reported that on December 6, 1994 the Santa Anita Oaks Homeowners' Association Archnectural Review Board approved the proposed garage addnlon wnh a 2'.{j" side yard setback to align wnh the existing garage. The ARB made the following findings: the project would be more aesthetically pleasing and arcMecturally sound N the existing line of the garage Is allowed to be extended 13'. They felt jogging the addnlon 7'to the west in order to bring n wnhin current setback codes would result in the project looking added on. The Committee did not feel that noise levels at adjacent properties would be Increased, and they felt that since Mr. Russin's second story master bedroom next door has no windows along the west side, the project should have little visual Impact on the enjoyment of his property. Because the setback did not comply wnh Code, a modification was necessary. In December the requested modification was approved by the Modlflcatlon Committee by a 2-1 vote. Two members of the Committee felt that the proposed addnlon would be more arcMecturally compatible N kept In line wnh the existing set-backs. The other member felt that the proposed set-back was too close and Is not appropriate. The ModNlcatlon Committee's approval was appealed by Mr. Russin, the property owner at 275 Arbolada Drive, Mr. Russin was opposed to the addnlon because he felt n would be too close to his property, and he was concemed about the noise created by the new building due to ns proximity to his bedroom, and also the visual Impact on his property. On January 10, the, Planning Commission voted 5-2 to grant Mr. Russin's appeal. The Commission commented in their denial that they did not feel noise was an Issue. However, those voting In favor of the appeal felt the addnion was too close to Mr. Russin's property, and the addnlon could be designed to fully comply wnh the minimum setback standard by considering other design a1tematives. On January 16, 1995 Mr. Humason, the property owner at 281 Arbolada Drive, appealed the decision of the Planning Commission. Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN. In Favor of the Aooeal Pete Humason, 281 Arbolada Drive, appellant, presented an aerial photograph of his property to help the Councllmembers visualize the area. He further stated, In part, that he has been an Arcadia resident since 1951; he purchased his present home In 1974. He reviewed the many Improvements he has made to the property during these years. The home was originally buUt In 1936. At that time the garage was 2'.{j from the property line. Recently on two separate occaslons. the Santa Anita Homeowners' Association unanimously approved his current request. The Modification Committee approved the variance. The Planning Commission denied the variance In favor of Mr. Russln. He explained that there are no windows or doors on the west slde of the garage that would eliminate Mr. Russin's privacy. It has been suggested thai he offset the garage 10', In which case he would not require a variance. He feels this would be arcMecturally ugly and would look like an add- on. The addnlon of the new garage Is to enhance his quality of INe. In response to questions from Councllmembers, Mr. Humason stated that the proposed garage wUJ be approximately 130' from the street; and, that the original garage had been tom down after the City Issued a building permn for the project, which was before he knew that he needed a sUNey to establish the property line. Mr. Humason further explained the circumstances of the sUNey, after which he discovered that the setback was only 2'.{j. He also explained 3 2/7/95 37:0026 that the proposed block wall between his property and Mr. Russin's property would be approximately 175' In length, and he did not know how much it would cost to buHd It, I however, he has offered to pay one-half of the cost. In response to a question from Mayor Young, Mr. Humason said he was unclear as to where the property line was untO the . recent survey. In further response to Mayor Young, Mr. Humason stated there Is an oak tree In the driveway which will remain, and that this poses only a minor problem regarding access to one parking space In the garage. In response to Councllmember Margett's question of moving the project to the rear of the property, Mr. Humason stated that he understands that the Planning Commission wanted him to put a driveway through his backyard, around the pool, or In front of the tamlly room, which did not make sense to him and would tear up his yard. Staff responded this plan had not been dlrecdy mentioned by the Planning Commission. However, the Commission felt the project could be redesigned. Mr. Humason also noted that he had suggested a block wall, a row of Italian cypress trees, soundproofing the garage; none of which satisfied Mr. Russin's objections regarding noise. Gordon Maddock, 900 South First Avenue, stated, In part, that he had been Involved In the sale of this property to Mr. Humason many years ago, and explained the difference In the setback requirements at that time and those presently In effect. When the original garage was constructed, the setback was 2'6'; now the requirement Is 10'. He explained that the setback requirements had been changed during the period the Planning Commission and the Council were attempting to curtaU the size of new houses constructed In the City. Bob Uncoln, Chairman, Santa Anlla Oaks Architectural Review Board, 296 West Orange Grove Avenue, stated, In part, that he has been hearing such cases for over ten years: and' this 400 sq. ft. addition Is turning out to be one of the Committee's bigger projects. They try to ensure that the completed project does not look like an add-on. If this proposed garage I were required to be moved over, It would not look right. That was the main reason the Committee approved the project. In Oooositlon to the Acoeal Simon S, Russin, 275 Arbolada Drive, stated, In part, that he Is the person affected by the building of the garage next to his property. He has a two story house with a master bedroom and a deck next to the proposed garage. He has no windows on the west side but he has glass doors which are frequendy open. He stated that he Is disturbed with the process because the plans originally presented by Mr. Humason were not accurate. How can Mr. Humason have plans approved by the City that are not legal plans? He told the ARB that the setbacks were not correct, but they said the City CouncU, the Building Department and the Planning Department would take care of that Changes were made during the Modification Committee hearing because Mr. Uncaln realized that the plot plan was not correct. He had agreed to Mr. HumaSon's kitchen expansion: he had no problem with that: but he has a major problem with this garage project. He hopes the Council will deny the appeal tonight. He then Introduced his attorney, Reese Lloyd. The City Attorney pointed out that this Is not a court, and the CooneY Is not going to adjudicate what may be a civil matter between the two partJes. Reese LLovd, Attorney, 500 Canyon Drive, Glendale, stated, In part, that W the CouncU Is to overturn the decision of the Planning CommlssJon, It must make a finding that, among other things, It will prevent an unreasonable hardship to Mr. Humason. In tact the hardship Is on Mr. Russin. They suggest, as the Planning Commission did, that Mr. Humason look for I alternative design ways to put this project together to achieve the same thing. What he 4 2/7/95 i:11 ;; It.. 37:0027 I essentially wants Is a changing room for his pool, but to achieve that he Is discomfiting Mr. Russin and diminishing the value of his property substantially for no good reason. Mr. Uoyd reviewed In some detail the actions of the HOA Architectural Review Board, the Modification Committee and the Planning Commission, and alluded tothe misrepresentations of the plans by Mr. Humason at these meetings. He emphasized the apparent confusion as to the setback requirements and the exact location of the property line. Mr. Russin still does not have accurate Information because the survey performed at Mr. Humason's request has not been made available to Mr. Russin. Mr; Uoyd also stated that Mr. Humason's offers to compromise were actually threats. Mr. Uoyd also stated that he had obtained the opinion of a tree expert that the planting of the raw of Italian cypress trees would be worthless as a sound barrier. Mr. Humason agreed to the construction of a block wall ~ Mr. Russin would pay half of the cost. Why should Mr. Russin have to pay for a wall to benefit Mr. Humason when Mr. Russin's property Is going to be devalued by what Is proposed to be constructed? Mr. Humason has plenty of room to construct the garage elsewhere. If this apPElalls denied It will mean that a significant hardship will be Impacted upon Mr. Russin; thenl would be no hardship for Mr. Humason to create alternative architectural plans. I n response to questions, staff responded that a copy of the survey Is not on file In the Planning Department. Mr. Russin also responded that the chain link fence presently In place Is on his property. Mr. Uoyd pointed out there has been no good faith consideration of alternative plans that would not create a hardship for Mr. Russin. I Keith Farrell, 501 Valldo Road, stated, In part, that CouncU's questions seem to Indicate they think much of this to be trivial. Arcadia has large lot sizes with setbacks that can be enjoyed. When he put a pool filter In his side yard, he had to get permission from his neighbor. There Is a reason for these setback ordinances. Mr. Farrell urged Council to please consider the setback requirement as something seriOUs. In Rebuttal Pete Humason, stated, In part, In rebuttal, that Mr. Russin's attorney only told half of the story. With regard to the second Modification Committee hearing, Mr. Humason had advElrtlsed and notified the neighbors a second time. The survey under question cost him $1200; there are stakes In the front of his yard that Mr. Russin can look at. He does not haVEl to justify anything to Mr. Russin; he only has to justify It to the City. No one else desiring to be heard, the public hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Kuhn, seconded by CouncUmember Lojeskl and CARRIED. Councilmember Kuhn stated, In part. that she had been In attendance at the Planning Commission hearing on this matter. Later she personally looked at the property under consideration. This Is a beautiful huge lot. She can understand why the Architectural Review Board approved the plans. Moving the garage would ruin the appearance of the property. She leans to approval of the appeal even though she does not like the 2' ~ setback. I Council member Lojeskl stated, In part, that he also viewed the property. The ARB of the Homeowners' Association looked at this project and approved It. The neighbors were all appropriately notified. City staff recommended approval; the Modification Committee approved It. The Planning Commission denied It. The garage Is 130 feet from the street. It would be a hardship to have to remove the oak tree In the driveway. The proposed garage 5 2/7/95 37:0028 will be a covered structure; Mr. Russin has no windows on that side of the property. Councilmember Lojeskl does not see this as a problem. He will approve the appeal. Mayor Pro tem Chang stated. In part, that the neighbor feels that a hardship will be created because of the noise, fumes from the engine. and the view from the second story of his house. If Mr. Russin considers ~ to be a hardship; ~ is a hardship. The former garage should not have been tom down until this mailer had been settled. Other aspects are not part of this consideration. This house is not square; ~ is zlg-zag shaped. If the garage were moved inward on the west side. ten feet setback, then a wall would be created, and cypress trees could be planted In front of the wall. He does not think the aesthetic reason Is a good one. He concurs w~h the Planning Commission's decision and will vote to deny the appeal. Councilmember Margell stated. In part, that he would like to see the pool changing room area. shown on the drawings, used as a garage and move the pool changing room to the back of the existing storeroom. This would take care of Mr. Humason's needs for a three car garage although it would disrupt some landscaping. However it would mitigate Mr. Russin's concem about the view and the other objections listed. He would like Mr. Humason to consider that. Councilmember Margetl agrees with Councilmembers Kuhn and Lojesklln that he does not think the project, as proposed, will have that much of an Impact. Mr. Humason has a substantial amount of property rights. This project Is non-conformlng. but Mr. Maddock gave reasons for that In consideration of harmony In the neighborhood, as well as a suitable development, he would like to have Mr. Humason consider the suggestions that have been made regarding design altematlves.. But If it Is not going to happen that way so the neighbors can agree. he will support the appeal. Mayor Young stated. in part, that it Is too bad that neighbors have to come to this. I However, as far as the aesthetics go, the 2'-6" setback continued the entire length of the building Is far less objectionable than having any part setbacks put In or even moving the whole garage. She feels that the Architectural Review Boards do an outstanding lob In these mailers. They consider what Is best for the neighborhood. She thinks a 10' setback could create more of a problem than there Is at present. She would be in favor of any walls or trees that could break the length of the wall. It was MOVED by Councllmember Lojaskl. seconded by Councllmember Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the APPEAL, and; FIND that, based on the evidence presented, approval of MC 94-054 wUl secure an appropriate improvement, prevent an unreasonable hardship, or promote uniformity of development, and; APPROVE MC 94-054, a request for a 2'-6" side yard setback for a proposed garage addition which would align with the existing garage at 281 ArboIada Drive, subject to any conditions or revisions deemed appropriate. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Kuhn, Lojeskl. Margetl and Young Mayor Pro tem Chang (For reasons so stated.) None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS YOUNG Mayor Young commented thalthe recently completed booklet, RESIDENT'S GUIDE TO CITY (Complimented INFORMATION, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Is outstanding. and congratulated Unda Garcia RESIDENT'S In the Manager's Office. GUIDE) 6 2/7/95 I I . I I YOUNG (Agenda Item 2/14/95 - Contribution to Arc.Hi-Sch, WE THE PEOPLE CONSTITUT- ION TEAM Competition Expenses) LOJESKI (WE THE PEOPLE/ CONSTITU- TION Competition) (Absence - 2/14/95 Study Ses.) KUHN (Congrats.on RESIDENT'S GUIDE) KUHN CHANG MARGETT YOUNG (Welcomed Chief Gamer) 'r,' -'\' ... .,.. 37:0029 Mayor Young requested that Council consider an agenda item for the next Council meeting to help the Arcadia High School A P govemment class financially with a $500 contribution toward travel expenses. This will be the seventh year that Arcadia has been a regional winner In the WE, THE PEOPLE, THE CIT1ZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION Competition. The class will again travel to Sacramento to compete In the State finals. Two years ago, the class won In Sacramento and then traveled to Washlngotn D. C. where they also won. Mayor Young, Councllmembers Margett, Lajeskl and Kuhn agreed to place this item on the February 14, 1995 study session agenda. Councllmember Lojeskl agreed that the contribution for the WE, THE PEOPLE.cONSTITU- TION competition should be on the next agenda. He gave a brief history of the background and accomplishments of teacher Ron Morris' past and present students In this competition. He reiterated that two years ago the class had represented Califomla In Washington, D. C. and won the competition. The finals In Sacramento are to be held February 15 - 17, 1995. Councilmember Lojeskl requested that he be excused from the study session Tuesday February 14, 1995 - he will be attending the annual meeting of Forensic Sciences In Seattle, Washington. Councilmember Kuhn was also Impressed with the RESIDENT'S GUIDE TO CITY INFORMATION. It Is very professionally done. Mayor Young, Mayor Pro tem Chang and Councllmembers Kuhn and Margett each congratulated and welcomed new Police Chief Ron Gamer to the City. JOINT MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lajeskl, Margett and Young None I. MINUTE APPROVAL (Jan. 17, 1995) (APPROVED) 2. DOWNTOWN The City Manager noted that on October 11, 1994, the Council/Agency gave conceptual 2000 approval to the revised or modified downtown concept. At that time the project boundaries STREETSCAPE were expanded to Santa Clara Street on the west and Fifth Avenue on the east and the PROJECT Improvements to First Avenue were substantially modified from those plans which the On MOTION by Agency/Councllmember Lojeskl. seconded by Agency/Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED, the Agency minutes of the January 17, 1995 regular meeting were APPROVED. 7 2/7/95 37:0030 Council and community previously saw. The next day staff, together with the consultants, put together a very, very aggressive time schedule to bring this project to Initiation and then to completion. Basically, staff wants to start construction as soon as possible after the race track closes this year, and end construction before the new season begins or In the middle of Fall, 1995. To do that required compression of normally a 7 - 8 design phase Into three months in order to get out to bid and Into construction. City staff, directed by Mr. K1nrlahan, has done an outstanding Job by taking a very complicated project and bringing it to completion in a three month time frame. Staff and consultants have met fNery week since October 18; they have spent a minimum three to five days City staff time on this project, with a lot of weekends, overtime, etc. to bring this project to Council/Agency. The presentation this date, February 7th, Is an update report In some aspects, and In other aspects a request for formal approval. This has been a controversial project. Since October 11, 1994 staff has been making presentations to the c,ommunity at large, soliciting more Input and participation In the design concepts. Staff are stili receMng favorable comments, and a lot of pleas to go faster to get this project done. Representatives from Lawrence R, Moss and Associates, specifically Larry Moss, Steve Smith, Tom Riley; from ASL Consulting Engineers, Gary Baker and Ken Berard were present to offer short presentations and a brief overview of the project as it has been revised since Council last saw it In October. also a presentation on some of the pedestrian and street lighting Issues and to discuss the most significant change Which Involves the stonn drains. Also an overview was presented of the cost Issues as to Where the costs stood In October and where they stand now. Lastly, recommendations were presented to enable the project to move forward. Delays beyond this fNenlng couk:I hurt this project, according to the City Manager. Also, significant modifications to this design could prfNent timely constructJon and completion. The City Manager noted that subde refinements can be made, but there would be no opportunity to make major modiflcatlons to what was presented. StfNe Smith, Lawrence Moss & Assoclales (LMA), stated, In part, that after three very busy months, they feel they have arrived at a product that the Council/Agency and the citizens of Arcadia will be very pleased with. At this point fNerythlng Is Intact as far as the quality, the expectation and beauty of the project. He presented a video and drawings showing a section of the major area, primarily from Santa Anita Avenue to Second Avenue on Huntington Drive. The street tree p1antlngs are there to replace the old fichus trees. Also, the accent planting of the palm trees, the colorful flowering shrubs such as the rose masses are all Intact. The stone wall seats, the stone pilasters; the slgnage; the metal benches, etc. are aJllntact. Also City staff with the help of his office have applied to the State Department of Forestry for a tree grant In the amount of $60,000 to help defray most of the cost of the trees to be planted on Huntington Drive and on First Avenue. Some plan modifications had to be made, I. e. provtdlng wider turning radiuses at Intersections and some of the bowouts had to be widened. Also, some additional bowouts were added on Huntington Drive between Second and Fifth Avenue. In some cases, light fixtures had to be moved and adjustments made to handicap ramps. In some areas there will be paving over the gutlers to provide wider sidewalks. With regard to the lighting, In order to meet illuminating Engineering Society standards, Which the City has adopted, It wUl require the wattage on the lantern lights to be increased to a point they felt would be detrimental to the ov8llli1 design. To keep a look that Is pleasant and not so glaring, they are not completely eliminating the cobra or overhead lights, thereby keeping a certain IfNel of lighting on the street while retaining the omamentallanterns. About SO'll. of the cobra head lights wUl be retained. They can mix the amber color of the sodium lights with the clear White color of the metal halide lights and get a wanner look. Part of the project was to find something that could be retrofitted onto the cobra head lights that would provtde for the light being 8 2/7/95 .. I I 37:0031 I inside the fixture providing a more subtle look. The budget Is somewhat higher because they are now in the process of retrofllllng the old cobra head fillings. He thinks Arcadia will be happy wtth the lantern fixtures. A1so;there will be landscape lighting on the palm trees as was desired. I Garv Baker, ASL Consulting Engineers, stated, In part, that when the City incorporated in 1903, Huntington Drive was already in existence. Over the years the street has been widened, but no drainage Improvements have occurred between Santa Anita Avenue and Second Avenue. In 1992 some flooding occurred in the upper First Avenue area. When the State constructed Huntington Drive, they constructed tall curb faces. When there Is rain the street Is meant to convey the water to a drainage system. There are several drainage systems adjacent to the First Avenue and Huntington Drive intersection. When ASL was re-Involved in this project in October. they had the task of examining the hydrology for the area to determine where the rainfall went and how tt would be handled by the existing systems. At that time they found that the existing First Avenue storm drain system is under capacity today wtth no improvements whatsoever to the streets. This is why there is flooding and localized pondlng at First Avenue and Huntington Drive. The water builds up In the intersection until tt Is high enough to ultimately push Itself through the catch basins, or tt runs freely down First Avenue and generally tt will also fill up Huntington Drive. Any obstruction In the street will block that drainage causing the water to pond higher and higher, eventually into the businesses along Huntington Drive and In the parking district to the north. In analyzing the system they will try to utilize as much of the existing storm drain as possible. To alleviate the existing problems, other a1tematlves were explored. Meetings were held wtth the County and, together with City staff, they developed a concept In which they can convey the drainage from this area as well as pick up the drainage along Huntington Drive, and tie tt Into the existing storm drain system with a minimum amount of pipe in Huntington Drive. In doing so they created somewhat of a problem In the downstream side because. although now In this reach of the pipe they would be able to use the existing system wtthout building a parallel main, they found the system would be overtaxed. There are three segments to the proposed storm drain system: 1) Huntington Drive and First Avenue Intersection; 2) A relief line running down the Santa Anita wash; and, 3) A short line which wlli pick up water In Huntington Drive and put tt back Into the First Avenue line. The County has been very cooperative In helping the project stay on schedule: One set of submittals Is to get the County to maintain the facllttles In the Mure. Also, they are trying to get funds from the County. As yet no amount has been specified, but tt Is hoped to get a sizeable donation to help wtth the construction of this line. The City Manager pointed out that one of the Issues which City staff had to face was how to handle the day-t<Hlay management of the project and Inspections when the project goes to construction. It Is necessary to have someone on the project daily that merchants and cttlzens can contact to help solve their problems. The City staff does not have time to do that Staff suggests that ASl, the project engineer. be retained to be on stte, with downtown offlce space and staff to make sure this project Is done consistent with the plans and specifications. In addttlon, the City does not have the staff to do the Inspections. Staff suggests that the City go out to contract to obtain a separate Inspector who can devote every hour available to get this project completed. The City has only one Inspector 01 Public Works who does Inspections for the rest of the City as well. If that person should be assigned to do both jobs, the cttlzens wUl suffer and the project wUl suffer. I 9 2/7/95 37:0032 The project as defined In October had a base price of about $2.8 mUlIon dollars, exclusive of the street work and the water work and miscellaneous projects to be paid for w~h other 1 funds. The $2.8 million was the Agency portion of the project for the hardscape, landscape and beautification projects. The lighting changes as presented this date will cost around $823,000 for the new pedestrian lighting and modification of the cobra heads. The storm drain will cost approximately $I million dollars, some $200,000 of which the City may get back from the County. The total cost of the base project plus lights and storm drain will . come to $4.6 million dollars. This excludes the street work and water work. Adding a contingency cost of $500,000 to pay for any modifications In the fleld, construction administration which will be ASL. the on-s~e project rnanager-coordlnator-facllltator, of about $1n,ooo; construction Inspection $150,000 and extra engineering Incurred to get the project done by this date, approximately $174,000. This brings the total cost of the project to about $5.6 million dollars. However, this Is not doubling the numbers If we subtract the costs of the storm drain and the lights. The $I million for the storm drain was going to have to be spent sooner or later. Adding the actual work for the water main, street paving, etc., the total is around $7 million dollars. That portion would also have to be done In any event. Subtracting the cost of the water work, street work and storm drain, which Is $2.5 - $3 million dollars, the City/Agency Is back to a $4 million dollar public Investment by the Redevelopment Agency, and ~ is hoped to get some money back from Los Angeles County. The Agency has sufflclent funds available to do this project. Staff requested Council / Agency endorsement this evening to keep the project moving forward. Also Council / Agency approval of the Streetscape plans and specifications; and authorize staff to proceed with the schedule to bring it to completion; authorize staff to proceed wlth the lighting system and designs which have been presented; authorize an amendment to the contract w~h Lawrence Moss & Associates for the add~lonaI design work on storm drains and other City street modifications and that the CouncU/ Agency approve a contract I. w~h ASL for administratiOn of the project; and authorize staff to prepare a proposal for the retention of a contract inspector. The City Attomey stated that on behalf of CouncU/ Agency Member Barbara Kuhn, because of a Fair PoI~lcaI Practices Commlsslon ruling regarding flnanclal conflicts of interest, as has been the past practice on this particular Issue, she will not be able to participate or vote on this particular agenda ~em. In response to questions from Council/Agency Member Marget!, Steve Sm~h responded that ASL Engineers were the original engineers on the project prior to CouncU opting to change plans. Some surveys had been done on Huntington Drive, but not on Arst Avenue. The storm drain work had not been looked Into at all. A survey of the surface of the sidewalks had been made and some drawings done. He further responded that the controls flgurlng the Ulumlnatlon level for the lighting are computerized. CouncU/ Agency Member Margett further noted that Mrs. Hofer might have had a good Idea when she spoke earlier about gas shut-off valvee; perhaps when the gas lines are put In, such shut-{)lfs should be considered. The CIty Manager noted that Mrs. Hofer had referred to Individual buUdlngs. The gas company wDllnstaIl a new gas main with shut-off valves In the main. The lateral gas lines wDl be Installed to the meters. not up to the buildings. Otherwise, the sidewalks wDl have to be tom up and repaired which would be very expensive. in reply to Council/Agency Member Margett's questions, Mr. Sm~h explained the plans for the widening of the sidewalks over the gutters at the bowouts. Gary Baker explained the drainage problems in the alley and the parking area to the north. 10 2/7/95 1 I I I 37:0033 In response to a question from Mayor Pro tem/Agency Member Chang, the City Manager said that the $308,888 referred to wtth regard to the amendment to the contract wtth Larry ,1. .' .. .~,.; ....1 . . Moss & Associates Is hicluded In the $5:6 million dollar total. Said amount Is part of the addttlonal work, not part of the contingency. Council/ Agency Member Lojeskl commented that a downtown project has been discussed for around twenty plus years. He feels the Agency now has a strong product because of a strong staff and strong engineers and others. This project Is something that makes a lot of sense. It Is the result of not just taking the first plan offered. We have had a lot of community Input and re-looklng at the InttlaJ designs. We have kept parking available on Huntington Drive. We will have streets wtth better lighting and more safety. All of this proposed wtth no addttlonal taxation to any tax payer In this City. If the City doesn't make Improvements, It can't expect the business owners to do so. This Is an outstanding result and tt Is very excttlng to see something really happening In the downtown area. Also, he would like to point out that the $5,6 million dollars does not Include reimbursements to the City by the tree grant and Los Angeles County for the storm drains. Also consideration has not been given to a contribution from Parking Districts No. I and No. 2 for storm drains because a significant amount of water goes Into the storm drains from District No.2, and to a lesser extent from District No. I. The Parking District Commission will have their annual meeting next week, and he suggests this can be discussed at that time. , Council/ Agency Member Margett commented that the concept of building a consensus, of going to the business community, the Chamber of Commerce, Board of Education, etc. helped Council/Agency come up wtth a consensus approach. This was a wonderful way to do business and to be responsive to the community. He also noted that the City has an ' inventory of trees beside tha freeway along Colorado Blvd. east of Mlchllllnda. Perhaps some of these trees could be moved into the project area, and thereby save some expense. Mayor/Chairperson Young noted that these trees are a buffer to the freeway for nearby residents, and she does not think they would want them removed. Council/Agency Member Lojeskl suggested that staff contact the Arboretum wtth regard to the possibility of obtaining shrubs and ground cover. The City Manager stated that staff will look Into this. In reply to a question from Mayor Pro tem/ Agency Member Chang, staff said that 95% of the total of $5,635,000 shown on page 7 of the staff report are Redevelopment Agency funds. Mayor/Chairperson Young said she feels very pleased wtth this project. Two Council/ Agencies have spent a great deal of time on this. Further, the staff believes the final project will cost significantly below $5.6 million dollars. She feels we are off to a good start. It was MOVED by Councilmember Loleskl, seconded by Councllmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the City Council and Agency 11 APPROVE the Downtown 2000 Streetscape plans and schedule as presented and AUTHORIZE staff to proceed per the schedule; 2) AUTHORIZE staff and consultants to proceed wtth the proposed lighting system and pole/lamp design as shown on Attachment 3, staff report of February 7, 1995; 3) AUTHORIZE an amendment to the contract wtth Larry Moss & Associates in the amount of $308,888 for addttlonal design services provided by ASL Engineers for the new storm drain ($135,614) and other Huntington Drive/First Avenue design ($173,274) changes; and 4) APPROVE a contract with ASL Engineers for Construction Administration services In the amount of $176,504, 70% to be paid by the Agency, 15% by the City (Gas Tax Fund), 10% by the City (Water Fund), and 5% by Ughtlng Maintenance District C. 11 2/7/95 CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN- MENT 37:0034 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Council/Agency Members Chang, Lojesld, Margett and Young None None Council/Agency Member Kuhn I The City Manager noted that the project plans and speclflcations will be on the Agency Consent Calendar March 7, 1995. after which they will be out to bid. The City Manager announced that a closed session will be held at the end of the City Council meeting, pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54956.8 to confer with Agency real property negotiator regarding Instructions concerning the possible sale or lease of the Agency-owned real property located at the Southwest comer of East Huntington Drive and South Second Avenue (154-170 East Huntington). Negotiations are with Thomas Shannon Outback Steak House. The meeting adjourned to February 21,1995 at 7:00 p. m. CONSENT ITEMS 1. MINUTE APPROVED minutes of the January 17, 1995 regular meeting. APPROVAL (Jan.l.I995) (APPROVED) 2. Considered separately (see below) I 3. EQUIP. PURCH. 3/4 TON PICKUP W /SERVICE BODY (APPROVED) CITY MANAGER (Re-evalua- tlon of City Aeet) WAIVED non-compllance with the speclflc bid process of the City of Arcadia; and AUTHORIZED the purchase of a 3/4 ton pickup with service body from Rotello Chevrolet In the amount of $18.447.08; and AUTHORIZED the City Manager to execute said contract in a fonn approved by the City Attorney. Said award Is based upon City of Arcadia Bid 9495-9, contract executed on November 2, 1994. THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS NOS. 1 AND 3 WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHANG, SECONDED BY COUNClLMEMBER KUHN AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councllmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margett and Young None None In response to request from Councllmember Margett, the City Manager commented that. as part of this year's budget and proposed for next year's budget, one of our goals Is to re-evaluate the City fleet both from the aspect of purchase as well as maintenance. In the past there has been somewhat of an autonomous operation relative to replacement of vehicles. We have now centralized the analysis portion of replacement with the fleet services superintendent, who wHl have almost the last say as to whether or not a vehicle I 12 2/7/95 -I 1 I 2. PURCHASE OF FOOTHILL TRANSIT BUS PASSES (APPROVED) 37:0035 will be replaced or rebuilt or its life extended. This will provide for more quantitative analysis of cost operation against replacement. That Is Phase I which Is In place now. Phase II will be a more comprehensive analysis of the entire City fleet. We have a large replacement fund and we need to analyze that fund relative to the size of the fund - Is it too large or too small. We need to look at the value of the fleet. Are we replacing vehicles at the right time or too early or too late. We need to re-analyze the entire system to ensure that we are doing the right kind of evaluation. The goal Is to put this all on a computer based system so that Mr. Dale and his office along with the fleet services operation can ensure that the City has the right equipment at the right tlrrie. Report and recommendation to approve funds for the purchase of bus passes for use on Foothill Transit's 691 express line. Mayor Pro tem Chang said he thought that, instead of spending $8,000 of City money for bus passes, it would be better to help the transit company by advertising on TV, Newsletter, newspaper, etc., so that every citizen, business and employer In town would know about this new service. It would be better to let the market decide whether or not this is a viable Idea In terms of supporting their new service route. If there are enough passengers, the route and service will survive; it not it will not survive. This will happen without the City subsidizing Foothill Transit In terms of purchasing passes to give to City employees, the hospital, School Board and local businesses. Council member Lojeskl noted that this service Is for people who live In Glendora, Oaremont, La Verne, and Azusa who come to work In the City, rather than for people who live In Arcadia. So Foothill Transit would not gain by local TV advertising. The AB 2766 funds being used for the bus passes are available to be used only for transportation and air quality, improvement. So we have reserve funds to pay for this project and he thinks it Is a creative way to generate some Interest In that line. Mayor Young noted that it will also be good for the air quality. Councllmember Lojeskl said this Is part of the concept of being business and user friendly In this community. He thinks it Is a great gesture on the part of the City to offer assistance to the hospital, race track, Fashion Park and City Hall employees. Mayor Young said this provides incentive. Ride sharing Is difficult to Implement; people are used to driving their cars. This might be a way to Increase bus ridership. Also the City will receive credits for the Air Quality Management District mandates. This shows that the City is working toward the AQMD demands. Councllmember Kuhn said she has trouble using taxpayer money to subsidize a few employees for something they should do anyway. Council member Margett noted that when the Metrollnk service started, they gave free passes for the first week to encourage ridership. In response to Mayor Pro tern Chang, staff replied that Von's or the hospital had not been asked to share the cost of the bus passes. Further the City has AB 2766 funds to pay for the passes. It was MOVED by Councllmembar Lojeskl, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as followa to APPROVE the expenditure of AB 2766 Funds In the amount of $8,160 to purchase Foothill Transit bus passes. AYES: NOeS: ABSENT: Councllmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margett and Young None None THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED BRIEFLY AT 9:50 p. m. and RECONVENED at 10:00 p. m. 13 2/7/95 I. MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT FY 1994-95 37:0036 CITY MANAGER Presentation and dIscussion of the Mid-Year Budget Report. The Administrative SeMces Director, Jim Dale, In discussion of the Mid-Year Financial Report for FY 1994-95, stated that California may be coming out of the worst economic downturn the State has experienced in the past sixty years. Although he remains cautiously optimistic, there are signs of Improvement In the State and local economy, and this is reflected in the year-tlHlate receipts of'some of our major general fund revenues. Last year, staff reported to the Council In the mid-year report that Arcadia, like most cities in California. was suffering fiscally because of some very basic conditions, I. e., 1) the recession and lis impact on the local economy; 2) the State's fiscal problems and the reallocation of City property tax revenues to the State; and 3) salary Increases awarded through muItl-year contracts. In the past two years, we have had to dip into our general fund reserves or fund balances for almost $3.3 million to maintain basic service levels. The budget that the City Council adopted for the current year Incorporated a reduction In expenditures for supplies and services, provided for revenue enhancements to Increase revenues and changed staffing operations to reduce costs and to Increase operational efficiency. These actions were taken, and the Council adopted a balanced budget and one that did not rely on reserves. 1- The Director of Administrative Services stated that, .although we remain guarded, we believe fiscally, we are on track and that for the first time In three years. we wUl end the fiscal year, with revenues equal to or slightly greater than expenditures. BasIc to this turn around Is the fact that expenditures, for the first time In at least the past ten years, have actually declined 1 from the prior year, and revenues that have been flat for the past two to three years have shown a significant Increase due In large part to a slightly Improved economy and Increased sales tax receipts'. As was reported and noted In the budget message for this year's budget: 'We are not out of the woods, and careful attention must be paid to revenue and expenditures throughout the next several years In order that we can continue providing the citizens of Arcadia with' the maximum level of service at the least amount of cost Impact to them'. We believe we will end the 1994-95 fiscal year In a fiscal position we projected some months ago, and that this represents the beginning of a recovery from a very serious downturn. I n order to provide some Insight Into the City's financial position, the Administrative Services Director provided charts and graphs with explanations of each. Mr. Dale pointed out that there are three types of fund allocations: 1) Undeslgnated funds which Include the General Fund, Capital Outlay, and Facility Constructlon funds; 2) Designated funds; I. e., medical and dental fund; Workers' Compensation liability funds; emergency reserve fund; equipment replacement fund, etc.; and 3) Restricted funds, I.e., Narcotic Seizure funds may be used for very specific purposes In the Police Department; Gas Tax funds can only be used for street and highway Improvements; Water Funds can only be used for Water Department operatIons; Redevelopment funds are for redevelopment purposes; Transportation Funds can only be used for transportation related activities. The budget for all these funds amounts to over $44,000.000. The General Fund budget Is around $24,000,000. We have an investment portfolio of about $42,000,000. The Mid-year Financial Report for FY 1994-95 lists a brief description of each fund and Its purpose. 14 2/7/95 I -I 1 1 2. MODIFICA- TION TO r,1 j' '. 37:0037 The Administrative Services Director referred to the General Fund adopted budget which Indicated a budget amount of $24,879,154 and projected budget of $24,382,570 indicating a balanced budget. The chart indicated a certain amount of money that came from the general fund for a payment to the mall. Projected revenues are In the area of $24,538,000 which Is short about $340,451. However, a 2% saving on expenditures by the end of the year Is projected which means we will end up with a positive figure which could be as much as $156,000. That is good news when we look back at previous years when the City had to dip into fund balances Just to get through the year. We have essentially tumed the comer. Another graph indicated the general fund appropriations: Police 31%; Fire 27%; Public Works 16%; General Administration 11 %; Library 6%; Community Development 4%; Recreation 4%; for a total of $24,879,154. The majority of the expenditures from the. general fund are for salaries and benel'lls - 80%; services and supplies - 20%. Also presented was a graph showing general fund budgeted revenues; Sales Tax 25%; Property Tax 16%; Utility Taxes 15%; From other agencies 11%; Licenses and Permits 8%; Other Taxes 7%; Charges for Services 5%; Use of Money and Property 5%; Transfer from Other Funds 4%; Other Revenue 3%, and Fines and Penalties 1 %, for a total of $24,879,251. Sales tax has performed better than expected this year; we expect to get about $440,000 more than budgeted. A good part of this increase is because of the addition of Nordstrom at the Mall. One of the innovative things we looked at last year was the Fire Department subscription program that has now been Implemented, and is doing well. The sales tax Is our number one revenue source; utility tax Is second; and property tax third. There have been significant Increases in our property tax. This will fast' become our number one revenue source. Starting in 1991-92 the State of California started reallocating something like 20% of our property taxes. Not only that, they took a very significant growth revenue from us. In summary, we are at the place we hoped to be when we put the budget together. For the first time in three years we have closed the gap and hope that now we will see a better economy in the future. The City Manager stated that the presentation points out where we think we will be at the end of the fiscal year as staff begins to work on the budget for next year. There will no increases proposed at this point In time. We don't show any new revenue; we are Just barely breaking even. The task to the staff is to present a first year budget to Council with basically the same level of services with no Increases unless they have funds from outside sources, federal or state. No new money is being created, but we are holding the line. This year the state government Is suggeslJng they won't touch us for funds, but we cannot be sure of that Last year we had to beat the bushes and revfew all services and programs to obtain a balanced budget We will be struggling with the same dilemma this year, however not as serious as last year. We will have to find new revenue or adjust services accordingly. This year we hope to present CouncO with a two year budget which wlli allow more time to monitor the budget rather than just writing the budget We are going to approach this year's budget from the perspectJve of trytng to define goals and objectives first; then do line items rather than the reverse. We will be submitting In the next month or so an updated version of CouncO's mission statement and goals and identification of some staff suggested programs. Now Is the time to start thinking about programs and concepts. In October 1991, Governor Wilson signed legislation (AB 11) that required each California urban water supplier to develop a Water Shortage Contingency Plan which would include t5 2/7/95 WATER CONSERVA- TION ORO,NO.I930 ALLOWING "CREDITS' (APPROVED) 3. ARC, BEAUT COMSN.APPT (Dahlstrom) (6/30/96) 4, RISK MANAGE- MENT PROGRAM (APPROVED) 37:0038 provisions for restricted water usage up to 50%. Subsequendy, In June 1992, Arcadia's Urban Water Shortage Contingency Plan was approved by the City CouncB. Since Ordinance No. 1930 (City's Mandatory Water Conservation Plan adopted In February 1991) called for restricted water usage up to 25%, ~ will need to be modlfled to agree w~h the Shortage Contingency Plan, I.e., the add~lon of Phases VI, VII and VIII, 30%, 40% and 50% water usage curtailments respectively. I In conjunction w~h adding the three add~lonal water usage curtailment phases, the City Council may wish to consider Including a section In the proposed ordinance which would provide a way, during mandatory conservation, for water customers who conserve below their allotment. to use the under-used un~s of water (called 'credits') In another billing cycle when their usage goes above their allotment. During the mandatory water conservation program from February 1991 through December 1991 and for six months after, many complaints were received from customers regarding this program. T award the latter part of the mandatory program, over 1,000 complaints were received from customers who conserved water below their allotment In one billing cycle, and yet were penalized for going over their allotment In another billing cycle. Considerable discussion ensued among Councllmembers on this matter, Including a suggestion to hold a public hearing. In response to their questions. staff responded that the City has the computer ability to track the credits or the over-conservatlon (called 'banking') for water customers. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Councllmember Lojeskl and, CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to modify Ordinance No. 1930 to Include option No. 4 of staff report dated February 7, 1995, to allow customers to carry forward an unllm~ed balance of under-used un~s as 'cred~s' and w~hdraw from the 'bank" during a billing cycle when an allotment was exceeded. Cred~ balances would be applied to future water bills and not to past water bills. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councllmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lolesld, Margett and Young None None It was MOVED by Councllmember Lojesld, seconded by Councllmember Margett to APPOINT Helen Dahlstrom to fill an unexpired term ending June 30,1996 on the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncBmembers Chang, Kuhn, LoJeskI, Margett and Young None None The complexity and volume of the City's safety, workers' compensation, and IlabBIty actlv~les has grown slgnlflcantly In the last several years. Maintaining the City's risk management actlv~les at current levels could have slgnlflcant long-term negative cost Implications. Over the years the complexity, frequency and volume of safety, workers' compensation and llabBIty Issues facing the City have grown. Human Resources, the City Attomey, and Administrative Services have attempted to address the Issues with existing staff, third party administrators and outside counsel. There are no measurable deftclencles In the City's risk management program, however, there are Instances where add~lonal I 16 2/7/95 -I I 1 1. RESOLUTION NO. 5834 (ADOPTED) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 5835 (ADOPTED) 3. ORDINANCE NO. 2029 (ADOPTED) '. 37:0039 management attention could result In lower costs. To bring the City's safety programs and coordination of workers' compensation and liability activities to a higher level, staff proposes that a risk management program be Implemented. After an estimated $44,000 reduction In the City's premium with ICRMA, the General Fund cost for the position In FY 1995-96 Is estimated at $8,790,00. It Is believed that a full time risk manager will better control and reduce City expenditures associated with safety, workers' compensation and general liability. It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councllmember Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE establishment of a Risk Management Program Including the recruitment of an administrative assistant and, AUTHORIZE the necessary budget amendments to fund the program.. AYES: NOES: AaSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margett and Young None None CITY ATTORNEY The City Attomey presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5834: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA COMMENCING THE FORMAL FRANCHISE RENEWAL PROCEEDINGS BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND CABLEVlSION OF ARCADIA/SIERRA MADRE,INC." It was MOVED by Council member Lojeskl, seconded by Councllmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as tollows that Resolution No. 5834 be and 11 Is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margett and Young None None The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5835: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBUC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF. (Public Hearing 02/21 /95)' It was MOVED by CouncUmember Lojeskl, seconded by Councllmember Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as tollows that Resolution No. 5835 be and It Is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margett and Young None None The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 2029: 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 6434,2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE. RELATING TO COMMERCIAL REFUSE AND THE COLLECTION THEREOP. 17 2/7/95 4. ORDINANCE NO. 2033 (ADOPTED) 5. ORDINANCE NO, 2035 (ADOPTED) 6. ORDINANCE NO. 2034 (INTRO- DUCED) CLOSED SESSION 37:0040 It was MOVED by CouncUmember Kuhn, seconded by Councilmember Loleskl and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2029 be and ~ Is hereby ADOPTED. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councllmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Marget! and Young None None The City Attomey presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 2033: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARCADIA. CAUFORNIA RENUMBERING SECTIONS 8901 THROUGH 8908 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS AND ADDING 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 Marget!, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2033 be and ~ Is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Margett and Young None None The City Attomey presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 2035: 'AN ORDINANCE OF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARCADIA. CAUFORNIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING PART 7 TO CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE VII PERTAINING TO SIDEWALK DINING ON PUBUC WAu<NVAYS.. I It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by CouncUmember Marget! and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2035 be and ~ Is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councllmembers Chang, Kuhn, Loleskl, Marget! and Young None None The City Attomey presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 2034: 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARCADIA. CAUFORNIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 3214.18 THERETO WHICH ADDS SECTION 10.17 TO ARTICLE X OF THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE REGARDING HANDICAPPED PARKING DISPLAYS.. It was MOVED by Mayor Young, seconded by Councllmember Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2034 be and ~ Is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeskl, Marget! and Young None None The City Attomey announced that the City CouncU entered a Closed Session 'pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54975,6 for conference with labor negotfators Dan Cassidy I 18 2/7/95 -I 1 I MARGETT (In Memory of Gene Mullen) ADJOURN- MENT (Feb.14,1995 5:30 p.m.) ATTEST: J I ~ . 37:0041 and/or Gary Rogers regarding the Arcadia Firefighter's Association and the Arcadia Pollee Relief Association'. Councilmember Margett adjourned the meeting 'In memory of Gene Mullen who passed away on January 22, 1995. He was a wonderful person. Diabetes took ~s toll for a sustained period of lime during his life, but he stlJJ remalned so upbeat, so friendly to everybody, people just enjoyed being around him. He was born In Omaha, Nebraska December 2,1931 and he passed away January 22,1995. He worked as an Independent commercial artist, and a technical Illustrator In lhe military for a number of years. He and his wife, Patty Ann were residents of Arcadia for lWenty-elght years. Patty also ran an escrow business on First Avenue which she retired from a few years ago. In add~lon to his family, Gene's great love for music, especially gospel music, will certainly be missed. He also sang semi-professionally throughout Southern California. Gene loved all sports, particularly golf and Dodger baseball. He will certainly be sadly missed'. At 11:09 p. m. the City Council ADJOURNED to a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED-and ADJOURNED at 12:55 a. m., February 8, 1995 to 5:30 p. m. February 14, 1995 In the Conference Room of the Arcadia City Hall CouncU Chambers to conduct the business of Ihe Arcadia City Council, and any Oosed Session necessary to discuss personnel, 1~lgatlon matters and evaluation of properties. of Arcadia ~ Alford, 19 2/7/95