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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
JUNE 6, 1995
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met In a regular meeting In the
City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6,1995.
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council/Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Margett, Young and Lojeskl
None
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CLOSED Pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54975.6, the City Council met In Oosed Session for
SESSION conference with labor negotiators Dan Cassidy and Gary Rogers regarding the
CITY Arcadia Firefighter's Association, the Arcadia Police Relief Association, AFSCME, Teamsters
COUNCIL Local 911 and Management Employees.
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CLOSED Pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54956.8, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met
SESSION In Oosed Session to confer with real property negotiators regarding price and terms of
REDEVELOP- payment for property localed at 440 E. Huntington Drive. Negotiations are with Bend
MENT Properties.
AGENCY
At 7:00 p. m. the Oosed Session ended and the Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 7:10
p.m.
INVOCATION Rev. Gary K. Clark, Christian Center of Arcadia
PLEDGE OF Councilmember Robert Margett
ALLEGIANCE
ARC.HI.SCH. The Arcadia High School Chanteurs sang the Sandy Patty arrangement of the Star Spangled
CHANTEURS Banner for the audience.
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Margett, Young and Lojesld
None
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PRESENTATIONS
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WM.WYMAN
(SA Res.
AssQc.ARB)
Mayor Lojeskl presented the history of the formation of the first homeowner's association
and architectural revlew board In the City. The Mayor noted that Bill Wyman and wWe, Kay
have resided on Monte Vista Road since 1957 and have been active In the Santa Anita
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Residents' Association for aver thlrty.elght (38) years. In 1963 BUI Wyman was appointed
to the first arcMectural review board In the City by Santa Anita Municipal Court Judge, John
Saunders, President 01 the Rancho Santa Anita Resident's Association at the time. Mr.
Wyman served as a member 01 that board for over thirty.two (32) years, often as chairman.
Bill Wyman also served on the Arcadia Beautiful Commission from 1970 through June, 1978.
Mr. Wyman was unable to be present at the Council meeting this date, and Mayor Lojeskl
presented the Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to Mr. Wyman's daughter, Kathy Kurtz
In recognition and appreciation 01 WDllam Wyman's outstanding service to the City 01
Arcadia. The Mayor also recognized Mr. Wyman's grandsons Josh and Sam Kurtz, and
members 01 the Santa Anita Resident's Association, ARB, Jim Rostron, Chairman, Bob
Eriksson, Vem Leeper, Jim Leahy and Ted May. Also, former member, Judge John
Saunders, and Forrest Hartline, the current president 01 the association.
Mayor Lajeskl related his close affinity to the Arcadia High School Chanteurs, noting that
many 01 the musical numbers presented by the Chanteurs aver the years had been arranged
by his brother, Ed Lo/ask!. The Mayor also commented that he had been a member 01 the
group In 1959. Mayor Lojeskl noted the many awards and accomplishments of the
Chanteurs this past year and presented the Mayors Certificate 01 Commendation to each
member.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS -
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/STATEMENTS
The City Manager Introduced Patrick Malloy, the City's new Director 01 Maintenance
Services.
QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
None
It was MOVED by CouncUmember Margen, seconded by Councllmember Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only
and that the reading In full be WAIVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncBmembers Chang, Kuhn, Marget!, Young and Lajeskl
None
None
PUBUC HEARING
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PUBUC HRG. The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act 011992 (the Cable Act)
TCI/CABLE - pravides local gavemments with the abBIty to regulate "basic only" cable television rates.
VISION RATES The Cable Act requires that cable television companies pravide justification for their rates
& CHGS. to local govemments on speclflc forms. These forms have been analyzed by the City's
BASIC TIER cable television technical consultant. Communications Support Group (CSG), and were
& EQT. found to be In compliance with the Cable Act. The Cable Act requires that the City hold a
(NO ACTION. public hearing to recelve public comments on the rates for "basic only" cable television
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REQUIRED) S8IVlce. In addition, cities have the ability to regulate the rental 01 equipment from the cable
company.
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In April 1994, the City CouncU adopted Resolution 5754, authorizing the regulation of 'baslc
only' cable rates that are consistent with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
regulations. In order for the City to regulate 'basic only' cable rates, the FCC requires that
cable operators submit a Form 393, and a series of other forms to the City. The June 6,
1995 staff report details the background of the FCC regulallons and requirements.
In August, 1994 the City received TCI/CableVlslon's forms for the required filing Justifying
the rates which took effect on July IS, 1994. Subsequently, the review period for these
forms was extended an addltlonaJ 90 days. Following a detaUed review by CSG, the cable
company was advised 01 the need for further clarification, and In May 01 1995
TCI/CableVlslon submitted the additional Items to the City. Upon further review by CSG,
It was determined that discrepancies did not exist In TCI/CableVlslon's calculations of these
rates per the FCC regulations.
Mayor Lojeskl opened the public hearing to receive comments on the rates for 'baslc only'
cable television service and associated equipment charges. No one came forward to speak
to the Issue.
It was MOVED by CouncUmember Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED
to CLOSE the public hearing.
Following the close 01 the public hearing, the City CouncU determined that NO COUNCIL
ACTION WAS REQUIRED based upon Communications Support Group (CSG) review and
analysis and determination that discrepancies did hOt exist In TCI /CableVlslon's calculations
01 these rates. Also, by holding the hearing for public comment on cablevlslon rates and
equipment charges, the City Is In compliance with the FCC and City Resolution 5754
authorizing the regulation 01 'basic only' cables rates by the City.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Jim Dunbar, executive Director 01 the Arcadia Chapter 01 the American Red Cross, stated
In part, that he was present to request that CouncY consJder waiving the business license
charges, for one event only, for vendors Involved In an 'Open Air Festival' at Santa Anita
Race Track to raise funds for the Arcadia Red Cross. The event Is scheduled to be held
on the weekend 01 September 30th and October I, 1995. Mr. Dunbar explained that non-
profit organizations have been havlng difficulty ralslng funds to support their programs for
some time. Certain developments within other organizations have had a negative Impact
on the City's Red Cross Chapter. Arcadia's special events are producing less than half of
the Income they had produced In years past, and direct maD appeals for Income are soil
Cash flow for the Arcadia Red Cross has been negative for three (3) years. They urgenUy
need a successful fundralser and believe the 'Open Air Festival' will be such an event. Mr.
Dunbar further outlined the detaUs 01 the event at which there wUI be no edmittance fee; this
fundralser will be dependent on space donations and parking fees to raise revenues.
OffIcials of the Red Cross hope to hold the event annually.
Mayor Lojeskl commented that although CouncU could not take action on this Item this
evening, City staff will prepare a report, and CouncD w11llhen address the request according
to required procedure.
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Quality
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(Arc. Child
Health Co.)
MARGETT
(St.AllSembly
Matterll)
KUHN
(St.A$sembly)
LOJESKI
(Flag Day)
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In response to CouncUmember Margett, Mr. Dunbar replied that the $78,000 worth of
advertising for the two (2) day event wUI be a "glti.ln-kind" from the Station, Star 98.7.
Included In this package will be at least one day of live broadcasting and a 3O-fOOl blimp.
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MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councllmember Young reported that she Is stOl receiving complaints from residents of
scavengers taking newspapers from recycling bins on trash pickup day. This Is mosdy
happening in the Oak Meadow, Caballero area of the City. The City Manager said that
residents should Immediately phone 9-1-1 when scavengers are spotted so the police can
catch them In the act.
Councllmember Young commented that, with the expected election of Councllmember
Margett to the CalWomla Assembly, she would like to "throw her hat Into the ring" for his
vacated seat on the San Gabriel Valley Basin Water Quality Authority. As background for
eligibility to the Water Quality Board, CouncUmember Young noted that she had formerly
been president of the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities which was the forerunner of
the Council of Govemments (COG). Councllmember Young had been active with SCAG
when the "Superfund" was started and SCAG made an In-depth study of the matter. Also,
she has toured some of the sites which were potential polluter facilities.
Councllmember Chang congratulated Councllmember Margett on his expected election to
the CalWomla State Assembly.
Councllmember Chang commented that he attended a dinner sponsored by the Child Health
Council. He noted that this Is a very nice charity, and presented the background of the
beginnings and work of the CouncU which was established In 1937 by the Parent Teacher
Association of the Arcadia High School. The Council had fonnerly been known as the
Children's alnlc, an agency of the Arcadia Community Chest.
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Upon request by Mayor Lojeskl, Councilman Margett briefly commented on his thoughts
and aspirations as the Callfomla Assemblyman representing the 59th District.
Councllmember Margett noted the voters In the DIstrlct are concemed about crime on the
streets, and the state budget which Is upside down approximately $500 million. He has
concems that the state may again take property tax from cities; he would like to pass a state
budget which Is In balance with no new taxes. Referring to his soon-ta-be vacated position
on the San Gabriel Valley Basin Water Quality Authority, he believes that this Is a great and
Important job which deals with a water policy for the state to more effectively manage the
state's water resources, and rid the polarization between Northern and Southern CalWomla
over water Issues. Also, referring back to the State Assembly, he believes that Callfomia
schools need help ... there has been a lot of monies spent which are not getting Into the
classrooms ... and he would like to find out why. Further, the public Is stili waiting to have
Proposition 187 (Illegal Immigration) Implemented.
Mayor Pro tem Kuhn wished good luck to CouncDmember Margett In his new office es a
Callfomla A$semblyman. Also, wished good luck to CouncDmember Young In her bid for
a seat on the Water Quality Board.
Mayor Lojesld, In honor of Flag Day, June the 14th, read a moving poem entitled "I Am Your
Flag".
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Mayor Lojeskl announced that with the soon-to-be vacated seat on the City Councl, City
Charter Section 401 requires that an appointment to the Councl to fill the vacant position
must be made within 30 days 01 the vacancy. The person qualified for the appointment
must be an Acadia resident and a registered voter, and will serve until the next regular City
election, which wMI occur in April 011996. The City Councl wUI accept applications and
conduct Interviews for the vacated position. Further, applications may be obtained trom the
City Manager's offlce beginning June 7, and must be fUed by noon on June 13. The City
CouncU will meet on June 14th to dlscUSl! the applicants and select the finalists who will be
interviewed the following week. The formal appointment and oath of offlce ceremony will
occur shortly thereafter. Announcements of the vacancy will appear In local newspapers
and air on cable television.
Mayor Lojeskl expressed his appreciation to Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael
Antonovlch, for approving financial assistance to the City's Downtown 2000 Project.
Supervisor Antonovich and his staff determined that street and storm drain Improvements
In the downtown area would offer regional benefits by reduclng ftoodlng, and the County
has agreed to contribute $400,000 to the project. Mayor LoJeski believes this to be an
excellent example 01 how mutual cooperation dlrectiy benefits the entire community.
The Mayor noted that over the years the City Councl has had discussion that there are
some features 01 the current City Charter which may need to be addressed and upgraded;
some Charter sections are no longer constitutionally correct. Mayor Lojeskl suggested that
this subject be formally discussed at a future Councl meeting, and a charter revision
committee could be appointed. The committee might look at the School DIslrlct election
process which Is regulated by the CIty Cherter; a rotation system for the mayoral position
on the Councl; other sections such a fIscaJ modifications; employee titles and functions
could be addressed. .
Mayor Lojeskl suggested that perhaps each Counclmember could appoint one Individual
to this committee; other members could be the CIty Attorney; an employee from the City
Manager's Offlce; a representative trom the School District. CouncHmembers Margett.
Chang, Kuhn and Young agreed that the CIty Charter needs to be updated, and that a City
Charter Revision Committee be formed. The City Manager advised that he and the City
Attorney wHl prepare a report for the Councl on the alternatives to set up a committee, and
place this Item on the June 20 agenda to begin the process.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Margelt, Young and Lojeskl
None
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MINUTeS
(May 16,1995)
(APPROVED)
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On MOTION by Agency Member Young, seconded by Agency Member Margett and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows, the minutes 01 the May 18, 1995 regular meeting were
APPROVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Agency Members Chang, Margelt, Young and Lojeskl
None
None
Agency Member Kuhn
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ADJOURN-
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(APPROVED)
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CONTRACT
(Na1.Gas
Eng.- S1.
Jos.Plant)
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CONTRACTS
(Test & Insp.
Asbestos AJr
Monitoring,
Geotech.Test
Svcs.-Ub.
Expansion
Pro/.)
9d.
CONTRACT
RENEWAL
(Pasa.Humane
Soc.-
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The meeting ADJOURNED to 5:30 p. m., June 14, 1995.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
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CONSENT ITEMS
It was MOVED by Council member Chang, seconded by Councllmember Margett and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Minutes of the regular meeting of May
16,1995.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CouncUmembers Chang, Margett, Young and Lojeskl
None
None
Mayor Pro tem Kuhn
AWARDED a $151,496.96 contract to PAMCO/Stewan & Stevenson for replacement of the
natural gas engine at the S1. Joseph Plant - Work Order 558; AUTHORIZED the City
Manager to execute said contract In a form approved by the City Attorney.
AWARDED a $24,245 contract to Universal Testing Company for Inspection and testing
services; AWARDED a $14,851 contract to United Inspection and Testing Company for
geotechnical services: AWARDED a $8,910 contract to C.T.L Environmental for asbestos
air monitoring services at the Ubrary Expansion Project. Funds In the amount of $59,000
have been Included In the Ubrary Project budget for said services.
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APPROVED a one-year agreement/contract with the Pasadena Humane Society for animal
control services within the City from July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996, for an annual fee
of $48,000. Funds budgeted In the City's Operating Budget for FY 1995-96; AUTHORIZE
the City Manager to execute the agreement/contract upon approval as to form by the City
Attomey.
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LA CO AUTHORIZED the County of Los Angeles to proceed with the construction of the Siena
CONST. Arcadia Storm Drain as a ponion of the approved Orange Grove Avenue Improvement
SIERRA ARC. Project, and; GRANTED permission to the County of Los Angeles to occupy and use public
STORM DRAIN streets In the City of Arcadia for the construction of the Siena Arcadia Storm Drain project,
(Orange Grove consistent with the provisions of Resolution No. 5787, and to operate and maintain the storm
Impvr. - Job drain facility and; AUTHORIZED the Issuance of an excavation permit at no fee for the storm
565) drain construction, and; FIND that the County of Los Angeles shall not be held accountable
for the expense of relocation, alteration, and modification of this project, once Installed,
necessitated by future street Improvements, realignments, alteration or reconstruction.
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Under the terms of the amended Clty-COOnty Cooperative Agreement, the County Is to
finance the entire cost ($722,000) of the Sierra Arcadia Storm Drain. The County Board 01
Supervisors has approved a Negative Declaration for this project.
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AWARDED a $45,600 contract to Ranco Corporation for the Reconstruction 01 Deficient
Concrete Sidewalk and I nstailatlon 01 Root Barrier at Various Locations Throughout the City -
Job 584; WAIVED any informal~ies in the bidding process; AUTHORIZED the City Manager
and City Clerk to execute a contract In a form approved by the City Attorney.
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CONTRACT
AWARD
(Reconst.
Sidewalk &
Root Barrier -
Job 584)
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WK'RS COMPo RATIFIED THE $24,902.25 workers' compensation settlement for Marie Yvonne Rueter.
SETTLEMENT
(Rueter)
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BERGER FDN. ACCEPTED a grant 01 $4,000 to the City 01 Arcadia from the H. N. and Frances C. Berger
GRANT Foundation; AUTHORIZED the Director 01 Administrative Services (Finance Director) to sign
(Campershlp the agreement provided by the Donor and approved as to form by the City Attorney;, _
Prog.) EXPEND the grant funds to finance camperships for financially needy youth as designated
by the Arcadia Community Coordinating CouncU Campershlp Chair In cooperation w~h the
Recreation Department.
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AGRMT. APPROVED the revised one (1) year Agreement with Uebert, Cassidy and Frierson for
RENEWAl Special Services for the period of May 1, 1995 through AprIl 30. 1996. at an houriy rate 01
(Uebert, $195.00. which shall Include travel time. Other approved attorneys shall be paid at a rate
Cassidy & 01 between $195.00 - $135.00 per hour. and $75.00 per hour for services provided by
Frierson, paralegal staff; AUTHORIZED the Mayor to execute said agreement In a form approved by
Labor the City Attorney.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5850
(ADOPTED)
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The City Manager presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5850: 'A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
CAUFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPUCATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES REGIONAl PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT PER PARCEL
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM TO RENOVATE AND UPGRADE PARKS TO INClUDE
AMERICANS WITH DISABIUTY ACT (ADA) COMPUANCE.'
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RESOLUTION The City Manager presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5851: 'A RESOLUTION
NO. 5851 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIAAUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ARCADIA TO
(ADOPTED) ACQUIRE SURPLUS PROPERTY FROM THE CAUFORNIA STATE AGENCY FOR SURPLUS
PROPERTY".
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RESOLUTION The City Manager presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5852: 'A RESOLUTION I
NO. 5852 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CAUFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS
(ADOPTED) SECTIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. 56n TO INCLUDE EXEMPTIONS FOR PERMIT FEE AND
INSPECTION CHARGES FOR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES OR PUBUC ENTITIES
DERIVING INCOME THROUGH PUBUC TAXATION AND ESTABUSHING OVERTIME
INSPECTION CHARGES FOR INSPECTIONS OF WORK IN PUBUC RIGHT-OF-WAY
DURING NON.REGULARL Y SCHEDULED WORK HOURS'.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5853
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5854
(ADOPTED)
The City Manager presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5853: 'A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIAAPPOINTING SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES TO
THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY". (Mayor Pro tem Kuhn
appointed delegate and James Dale. Administrative Services Director, appointed alternate
delegate. )
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The City Manager presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5854: 'A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA AMENDING THE
PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS. PERMITTING OPEN-a)NTINUOUS
RECRUITMENTS FOR SWORN AND PRE-SWORN POUCE AND FIRE POSITIONS'.
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RESOLUTION The City Manager presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5855: 'A RESOLUTION
NO. 5855 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA. CONSENTING TO THE
(ADOPTED) ESTABUSHMENT OF A PORTION OF SANTA ANITA AVENUE WITHIN SAlD CITY AS A
PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES'.
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DEFENSE APPROVED the Inclusion of Pollack. VIda, and FIsher as defense lawyers for the City at an
ATTY'S hourly rate of $110 to $135 and agreed upon reimbursable casts and monitoring by the City
(Pollack, Vida Attorney. stipulated by City requirements. AUTHORIZED the City Manager to execute the
& Fisher) appropriate agreement as prepared and approved as to farm by the City Attorney reflecting
said rates.
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CONSENT ITEMS 9b. THROUGH 9p. WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY
COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARGETT AND CARRIED
ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn. Margett, Yaung and Lajesld
None
None
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CAPITAL The City Manager presented and descrlbed the five year Capitallmpravement Program
IMPROV. (C.I.P) and the five year Equipment Replacement Fund (FY 1995-2000). This Is a policy
PROGRAM & document or flnanclal plan. It only encumbers responsibility to fund projects for the flrst
EQUIP. two years. The budget Is different this year In the way it was prepared In two aspects: 1)
PROGRAM Same overall accounting Changas have been rnade to the structure such tha1 we can
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consider capital construction In the C.I.P. portion. and put all the equipment (computars,
cars, vehicles, etc.) In an Equipment Fund. The second change deals with an entirely new
chapter of Unfunded Projects. The goal here Is to let the Courd and citizens know what
needs there are for physlcal Improvements. and that there are no funds to pay for such
Improvements. The five year C.I.P. shows a total of $14.2 million dollars needed for streets,
buUdings, grounds, sewer-storm drain-water systems, parks and other improvements. Over
half of that $14 million or about $7.47 million is for streets. Arcadia has a very good street
system because of continuing maintenance efforts. The major street work this next year
will be the Downtown 2000 Huntington Drive project, as well as other minor projects
continuing throughout the year, e.g., s1uny sealing, reconstruction of curbs and gutters, etc.
Buildings and grounds expenditures for next year wUI account for approximately $2.8 million
dollars. A significant portion of that wUI be for the City Hall complex In order to upgrade
this fifty year old complex by re-roofing, repairing the air conditioning and doing Interior
modWlcations. We will be doing additional work at Fire Station No.3; this year was the
design stage; next year will be the remodel phase. Sewer and storm drain Improvements
are minimum this year. They are predicated upon future years when the master plans are
completed. At that time there wUI be whole new projects and flnanclal plans to consider.
The water system needs some Improvements, however we are In a water master plan phase.
At the end of that phase, CouncU wUI see a report Indicating what has taken place. Parks
and other projects Include continuing the use of proposition funds and park bond money
for ADA compliance and various other City projects proposed. Staff Is suggesting a fuel
management system which will Involve a multi-year phase, and wUl put the City's fueling
system In a computer based control system to provide for better control of the entire
system. The equipment section of this five year plan calls for expenditure of $6.6. million
dollars. CouncU set this fund up several years ago with the hope that It would become seIf-
sustaining, and that the Interest thereon would be able to cover costs. Staff Is re-assessing
the Equipment Fund to ensure that there are sufficient funds, and what the actual need will
be. The majority of funds In the Equipment Replacement Fund will go to computers and
vehicles. The City continues with the master plan for computerization centralized In
Administrative SeMces for control purposes. Vehicle funding wUllnclude the replacement
of Police and Fire vehicles, and miscellaneous Maintenance Services trucks.
Unfunded projects account for $26 million dollars. These projects Include construction of
a new Pollee facUlty, continuation of Improvement of the Civic Center, major street work,
major lighting work, etc. There are no funds available for those projects.
The Cepital Improvement Program and Equipment Program will appear formally before
CouncU June 20, 1995 at which time CouncU wUI consider the entire City budget Staff wUI
recommend that CouneU adopt the flrst two years of the plan as the expenditure program.
The flrst year CouneU will receive all projects costing over $15,000 for formal review and
approval.
In response to a question from Councllmember Margett, the City Manager replied that staff
are recommending following the policy of setting aside funds each year to be earmarked
for capital Improvements. Presently there are no such funds. As a part of the budget
presentation, staff had given CouncU ten altematives for obtaining additional revenue. Staff
Is suggesting that CouncU begin by next year to flnd a million dollars to be set aside for
replacement of buDdlngs. A new revenue source Is necessary to start that program, and
as new revenue sources are explored, one of the primary purposes is that fund. The mUlion
dollar figure Is somewhat arbitrary at this time and can be adjusted accordingly. The next
big declslon CouneU will have to make Is the remodel or reconstruction of the Police station.
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On Memory
of Oarence
C. Fawcett)
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CouneUmember Margen remarked that W the City previously had a depreciation fund for the
library, the reconstruction funds would have been avaHable when they were needed.
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CouncHmember Chang complimented the City Manager and his staff on the wonderful Job
they have done with the preparation of the C.I.P. In response to Councilmember Chang's
question as to why no federal gas tax funds are listed for FY 1997-98 and 1999-2000, staff
explained there was no projection of receipt of those funds because there Is no project
identified at this time. In future years there may be some federal funds listed for projects
that qualify. CouncHmember Young felt that most of the Clty's budget problems come from
the Income stream. The Police Station will be a costly item. If CouneY decides to use
bonds for it, there must be a way to pay the bonds. The City Manager responded that as
CouneH reviews the ten alternatives for revenue enhancements, these revenue sources will
need good communication to the public because there will be some increases In
assessments, fees, taxes or bonds. All of which need marketing anywhere from short term
to long term in order to convince the community that It is best for them to provide these
seN/Cas. That may take anywhere from three to twelve months to complete the goal.
Mayor Pro tem Kuhn also complimented the staff on the compiling of the budget material
down to a very understandable document. She agreed that revenue enharl'Cement Is
CouneY's next major consideration In as far as the budget Is concemed. In response to a
question from Mayor Lajeski, staff replied that the potential soccer/roller hockey complex
Is part of the unfunded project section of the C.I.P. The cost In the C.I.P. Is about $3 million
dollars. Within the five year plan, the Recreation and Park Fund goes Into the red next year,
so there are no funds to sustain such a large project. The report from Recreation
Commissioner Pat Gibson Is excellent In terms of need. assessment of a1tematlve sites and
establishment of the actual cost. The problem Is the financing of such a large project. Such
projects wHI have to be prioritized and balanced against other projects before marketing
them to the public. .
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The City Attorney presented for Introduction and read the tlt1e of Ordlnanee No 2039: "AN
ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY COUNCILOFTHE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIAAMENDING
THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING DIVISION 7 TO PART 5, CHAPTER 2, OF
ARTICLE IX TO ESTABUSH PROVISIONS TO GRANT A DENSITY BONUS FOR R.2 AND
R-3 MULTIPLE FAMILY PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOWER-INCOME
HOUSEHOLDS, VERY LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS OR SENIOR CITIZENS".
It was MOVED by CouneHmember Chang, seconded by CouneYmember Young and
CARRIED on roll call vOle as follows that Ordinance No. 2039 be and it Is hereby
INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Margen. Young and Lojeskl
None
None
Mayor Lojeskl commented that Arcadia has lost two very prominent citizens: "The first Is
an Individual that I think many people In the community may not have known. I had the
pleasure of meeting this gentleman many years ago. His name Is Oarence H. Fawcett.
He lived at 17 West Newman Avenue In the City of Arcadia for many, many years. Oarence
was a gendernan who was eighty-four years old when he passed away on June 1, 1995.
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J D. Alford, y Cle~
(In Memory
of Frank
John
Travlsano)
ADJOURN-
MENT
(June 14,1995
5:30 p.m.)
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He had a very illustrious life. He enjoyed 01 painting In his later years. and one of his
paintings which he donated to the City hangs In our library. He leaves a spouse; his wife's
name Is Louise. The Interesting thing about Oarence that I quickly found out the first time
that I met him was that he served for six years from 1954 through 1960 on the Azusa City
Council. It was qune enlightening to talk many times to Oarence and hear his comments
about this entire Valley. Oarence was an engineer by trade and knew a whole lot about
the water system, drainage system. the roadways and everything else that happened In this
Valley. Clarence Is one of those Individuals that the City of Arcadia has lost, and will be
missed."
"The second Individual Is a very personal frlend 01 mine. and a personal frlend of the City
01 Arcadia also. This gentleman's name is Frank John Travlsano who passed away on June
2, 1995 In Arcadia. Frank passed away after a year-long battle with cancer. Frank was born
on August 16, 1947 In Newark, New Jersey, moved wnh his famUy to Alhambra In 1948.
Frank attended Alhambra High School and In 1967 married Marian. They moved to Arcadia
In 1969. Frank Is survived by his wife, Marian 01 Arcadia: three children, Christopher who
Is married to Wendy of San Dimas; Mark and Ronald 01 Arcadia; a brother, Donald Travlsano
of Mission Viejo; and a sister, Ann Firestone 01 Arcadia. Vlsllatlon was this evening from
five to eight p. m. at Glasser, Miller. Lamb, the Arcadia Mortuary Chapel. There will be a
funeral mass on Wednesday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church at the
comer 01 Campus and Holly. In lieu 01 flowers. contributions may be made to the Frank
Travlsano Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home for the ChHdren's College FUnd to Glasser.
Miller, Lamb Mortuary. Frank wished very, very much to be present for the birth 01 his first
grandchHd. Wendy Is pregnant and Is expected to have that chHd wnhln three weeks. Frank
was a very active Individual In our community. He was very active In the Arcadia
Tournament 01 Roses. being a past president. He was very Involved wnh the Arcadia
Chamber 01 Commerce. And he really enjoyed young people. particularly the young men.
He enjoyed baseball - loved the Dodger and Angel games. When he went to Chicago, he
loved the Chicago Cubs and Chicago WMe Socks. He coached extensively In youth
baseball In the community from UttIe League though Pony League and Colt League
baseball. I first met Frank when Frank was the manager 01 my son's Colt League team.
He always supported the youngsters of the community; alWays was there If the Booster's
Oub needed people, or needed membership. or needed somebody to go out and push for
something. Frank was always there. as he was for the Tournament 01 Roses Association.
Frank was a national vice-president 01 Slim Fast Foods: was currently employed by Sugar
Foods. Frank Travlsano loved Arcadia. Frank Travlsano was a great frlend. and Frank
Travlsano will be gready missed by all 01 the Individuals In this community who knew 01 him.
I would like to adjourn the meeting In memory 01 these two fine Individuals.
At 8:33 p. m. the meeting ADJOURNED to Wednesday, June 14.1995 at 5:30 p. m. In the
CouncU Chambers Conference Room for an Adjourned Regular Meeting to conduct the
buslness 01 the City CouncU and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Oosed
Session necessary to discuss personnel, InlgatJon matters and evaluation 01 properties.
,
Dennis
City of Arcadia
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