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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
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.
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QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ClARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
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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.
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PUBLIC
HEARING
APPEAL OF
PLAN,CMSN.
DENIAL OF
MC-94.Q54
(Garage
Addnion -
281
Arbolada
Drive)
(APPROVED)
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.)
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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)
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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)
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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
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APPROVAL
(Jan. 17, 1995)
(APPROVED)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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SESSION
ADJOURN-
MENT
37:0034
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council/Agency Members Chang, Lojesld, Margett and Young
None
None
Council/Agency Member Kuhn
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MODIFICA-
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5834
(ADOPTED)
2.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5835
(ADOPTED)
3.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2029
(ADOPTED)
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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.
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4.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2033
(ADOPTED)
5.
ORDINANCE
NO, 2035
(ADOPTED)
6.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2034
(INTRO-
DUCED)
CLOSED
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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.
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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..
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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
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MARGETT
(In
Memory
of
Gene
Mullen)
ADJOURN-
MENT
(Feb.14,1995
5:30 p.m.)
ATTEST:
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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
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