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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJUNE 20,1995 I I I ()//i) '> :,' J(i ' \ 37:0169 '-I... CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20.1995 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met In a regular meeting at 5:30 p. m,. Tuesday, June 20. 1995 in the City Hall CouncU Chambers. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang. Kuhn. Young and Lojeskl None CLOSED SESSION The City Council immediately entered a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54975,6 for conference with labor negotiators, Dan Cassidy and/or Gary Rogers. The Closed Session ended at 5:59 p, m, and the City CouncU regular meeting reconvened at 7:00 p. m, INVOCATION Rev, Karen Johnson. The Santa Anita Church PLEDGE OF Mrs, Beth Wells-Miller, Pasadena City College Board of Trustees ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None CITY ATTORNEY (Closed Session) 01/0. -10 I. la, The City Attorney announced that. "the City Counci met In a CLOSED SESSION this evening pursuant to an adjourned regular meeting from last evening's meeting, The purpose of the Closed Sesslon was to discuss labor negotiations. The meeting was held pursuant to Government Code Section 54957,6 for a conference with our labor negotiators, Dan Cassidy and Gary Rogers regarding the Arcadia Firefighters' Association. the Arcadia Police Relief Association. AFSCME. Teamsters 9t t and managernent employees., PRESENTATIONS Presentations to outgoing CouncUmember, now State Assemblyman Bob Margett: Presentation of City plaque and Proclamation by Mayor Dennis Lojeskl: The plaque Is .presented to Bob Margett In recognition of three years of dedicated service as a CouncUmember to the citizens of Arcadia.. signed by the Mayor. CouncUmembers and City Manager. Mayor Lojeskl then read the following Proclamation: "WHEREAS Bob Margett has lived In Arcadia for over thirty years; and WHEREAS Bob was elected to the CaI~ornia State Assembly on June 6. 1995; and WHEREAS because of his election to the State 1 6/20/95 37:0170 Assembly. Bob has had to resign his posttlon on the City of Arcadia City Council; and WHEREAS. he has served the City of Arcadia In many ways. Including being elected to two terms on the City Council; and WHEREAS Bob has participated In many civic and service organizations, Including the Arcadia Rotary Oub, the West Arcadia UttIe League. the Arcadia Chapter of the American Red Cross; the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. and the Arboretum Foundation, He has served as president or on the board of directors of many of these associations, and WHEREAS Bob chose to work on behalf of the entire San Gabriel Valley to ensure that we have the finest drinking water available, he was elected to the Board of Directors of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. and has served wtth this organization for three years, including one year as Chairman. Now. therefore, I. Dennis A. Lojeskl, Mayor of the City of Arcadia. do hereby PROCLAIM June 20. 1995 to be Bob Margett day, and do thank and commend him for his many years of sarvlce to the Arcadia community.' The following Individuals and organizations also made presentations to outgoing CouncUmember Margett: Presentation by Mayor Dennis Lojeski for Govemor Wilson Presentation by Mark Harmsen for Congressman Dreier Presentation by Pat Myers for Senator Richard Mountjoy Presentation by Don Fields for Supervisor Michael Antonovich Presentation by Monty Undsey for the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce PresentatJon by Jim Dunbar for the Arcadia Chapter of the American Red Cross Presentation by Steve Garrett for the Arcadia Rotary Oub Presentation by Jane St. George for the Girl Scout Mt. Wilson Vista Council Presentation by Paul StlgJlch, Maggie Oark and Sam Pedroza for the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Presentation of Councllmember portratt by J, Carlton Robens Presentation by Holly Wood, Right to Life League of Southem Califomia Ib, State Assemblyman Margett: "I appreciate all the accolades that have been given to me this evening. More than that, I have appreciated serving the cttlzens of Arcadia. This Is a great community; a unique community Into ttself, and tt hasn't really been a chore working for you people. It has been a genuine pleasure. I can't say anything more than that. I think we are well on our way to doing some of the really neat things that we've worked so hard and planned so hard for so long. We now see downtown Improvements going; we see Improvements at the City library; and I think there is more to come if we can just eliminate the tax grab that the State. at Sacramento, has done In the past, and get back to doing some neat Infrastructure works here. If every community In the State of California would Just take on a small Job, thInk of how much work that would provide for hundreds of thousands of construction workers in Southem California, and In Northern Califomia and Central California. So if we just think in those terms - that everybody just does a little, a lot can be accomplished. Tonight, In the audience, I also have my famUy. and I would like to Introduce them. I have Kenneth Margett, one of my sons; Unda Margett holding my grandson, Blake; son, Phillip; my lovely wife, Beverly; frlends. the Andersons; and my son, Jim. Thank you, Dennis.' Mayor Lojesld Introduced Mr, Joe Miller who was present representing the Arcadia Rotary Oub, to make the presentation to the Junior Achievement Award Winners. Junior Achievement Is a program spearheaded by the Rotary Oub to help youngsters In the community leam about the business world. As a result 01 the Junior Achievement Medl-Ktt Company established In the Arcadia High School Alternative Program, the students designed and sold a first aid ktt In the community, Stock in the company was sold for $1 /share. and 2 6/20/95 I I I I' I I Ic. 2. 3. AGENDA CHANGE ORD. & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY 4. 48. PUBUC HEARING TWO.YEAR OPERATING BUDGET ()~'::'.'r".... ~) 37:0171 In 13 weeks when the company was liquidated. each person who brought a $1.00 stock got $7,32 back on their Investment This group of students has been picked by Emst & Young as the entrepreneur No, I Junior Achievement Company of Southern Califomla. None of this would have been possible without the cooperation of the School District and the teachers In the affirmative action program, Presentations from State Senator Mountjoy. Congressman Dreier's, Supervisor Antonovlch's offices and the City of Arcadia were given to each of the students, The awards for the students were accepted by student representative. President John Allison, An addttlonal award was presented to the Altematlve High School Program. as well as to Ben Goland for the Arcadia Rotary Club, Mayor Dennis lojeskl made a "presentation to Medl-KIt Company In recognttlon of outstanding achievement as part of the Arcadia High School Alternative Program, June 20. 1995" signed by the Mayor and Arcadia City Councllmembers. Mr, Jim Barrows, on behalf of the Arcadia Festival of Bands, presented to the Arcadia City Council a picture of the 1994 Arcadia Apache Marching Band wtth appreciation to the CouncU for tts support. The picture was accepted by Mayor Lojeskl. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS - REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/STATEMENTS None QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCil/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS It was MOVED by CouncUmember Chang. seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to vary the procedure by moving Agenda Item 9c. the Discussion and Selection of Appointment to Fill CouncU Vacancy, on tonight's agenda alter Item No. 10. action by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None It was MOVED by Councllmember Young. seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn 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: Councllmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None PU8UC HEARINGS The City Manager requested that Council consider the Two Year Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 1995-96 and 1996-97; the Five Year Capital Improvement/Equipment Acquisttlon year Program for the period 1995-96 through 1999-2000; and the Water Rate Increase for Fiscal Year 1995-96 together. 3 6/20/95 (J. ., FY 1995-96 FY 1996-97 (ADOPTED) RESOLUTION , , NO, 5864 (ADOPTED) RESOLUTION I .. " t , NO, 5863 (ADOPTED) ';'U..' :) RESOLUTION I - 1.30 NO, 5858 (ADOPTED) 37:0172 The City Manager presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5864: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA CAUFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 AND APPROPRIATiNG THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED THEREIN AS EXPENDITURES FROM THE FUNDS INDICATED AND APPROVING IN CONCEPT A SPENDING PLAN FOR FY 1996-9r, I Resolution No, 5863: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA, ADOPTING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR 1995-1996 THROUGH 1999-2000 FISCAL YEARS', Resolution No. 5858: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA, SETTING CITY WATER RATES AND FINDING THE RATES WILL NOT EXCEED THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT NECESSARY TO FUND OPERATiON OF THE CITY WATER SYSTEM'. The Preliminary Operating Budget for the two-year period 1995-96 and 1996-97 was first presented to the City Council In eariy May, 1995. A study session was held on May 23, 1995. at which time staff presented an overview of the budget and answered Questions concerning the proposed plan. The budget presented to the City Counci Is, for the first time. a two-year program. The Intention behind this effort Is to more appropriately provide long term financial planning, and to reduce the amount of time required by the City Counci and staff to prepare and review the budget. The 1995-96 and 1996-97 budgets are balanced, for all practical purposes. The Administrative Services DireCtor presented slides and revtewed the budget In considerable detaR. The proposed budget Is $47,5 millon dollars for FY 1995-96. The City's I General Fund provides funding for most of the City seMC9S. As Is the case with most cities. the largest allocation of resources Is devoted to P!lbllc Safety which Includes Fire and Police. Total General Fund Expenditures for 1995-96 and 1996-97, respectively amount to $25,725.983 and $26,964.055. Most of the other City funds are restricted funds, I.e,. narcotic seizure funds, gas tax funds, transportation fund. water and sewer funds, redevelopment funds. etc. Some funds are designated for speclflc purposes, I. e. Insurance. workers' compensation, general liability. emergency funds. reserve funds. etc. I! Is staffs opinion that staff should start the process of addressing Mure financial challenges. At the City CouncD study session 01 May 23rd, staff presented a number of potential revenue enhancement programs. These programs are designed to Identify new, permanent revenue sources. I! Is the opinion of staff that II new permanent revenue streams are not identified and Implemented. the City may not In Mure years be able to maintain the current level of service due to lack of adequate funding. Therefore, staff will In the coming year, be again discussing this need to improve the financial resource stream, and asking City CouncU direction on these Issues. In response to QUestions from Councilmember Chang, staff explained that In January at the mid-year budget review, staff projected that FY 1994-95 would end with a $150,000 surplus. The budget under discussion Is for FY 1995-96 which, although the budget Is short $25,000. Is deemed to be balanced. Staff also stated the City has reserve funds of approximately $1,7 million dollars, and that the Inter-departmentaltransfers listed do not Involve reserve funds. Mayor Lojeskl declared the public hearing OPEN. I 4 6/20/95 I- 1 I Five YEAR CAPITAL IMPROV, & ACQUIS'N PROG. FYS 1995-96 -1999-2000 (ADOPTED) 03 ,J, -~/'l " 37:0173 No one desiring to be heard. the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None The Capitallmprovemem BudgeljEqulpmem Acquisition Program was presented at the May 23, 1995 meeting also. Staff explained that the five-year Capitallmprovemem Program (CIP) Is not a budget, but rather a general financial plan for capital Improvements for the next five years, and the proposed means of financIng them. Over the five years the CIP and the Equipment Replacemem Fund together amoum to approximately $20 million dollars. The major expenditures are for streets, but most of the funds for the streets are from the State - Gas Tax fund, as well as some federal funds, Buildings and Grounds funds will be used In schedule for next year Indudlng a renovation of the City Hall. The water fund pays for the water system Infrastructure and Is paid for by the water rates. The majority of the cost for equlpmem and major parts Is funded through the Equlpmem Fund. and the Water Fund for water related equipment. Translt fund for translt related equipment. The first two years of the program aTe Included In the Operating Budget. Approval of the Operating Budget approves the first two years of the Capitallmprovemem Fund. Anything over $15,000 will come to the Council for approval. The Capital Outlay Fund now has a $1,2 million dollar balance. Not a lot of expenditures are listed because most of the expenditures are In the Facilities Construction Fund. Over the five years a certain amoum of money will be transferred from the Capital Outlay Fund to the Facility Construction Fund to fund major facilities within the City. There will also be a transfer of a certain amoum of money to the Equlpmem Fund. Also some money Is transferred to reimburse the General Fund for traffic comrol costs related to race track operations. The Facility Construction Fund major projects are renovation of City Hall renovation of Fire Station No. I and Fire Station No, 3, The Gas tax Fund Is primarily for streets; Sewer Fund for the sewers. The amoum of money in the five year Park and Recreation Facilities Fund has to do for the most part with the Americans With Disabilities Act Improvememln the parks. The Equlpmem Replacemem Fund avereges $I million/year for equipment. The Water Facilities Fund Is for Water Equlpmem Reserve. This year staff Is identifying projects for which there Is no presently funding, so they are not just forgotten, so just because the Program Is approved, does not mean that every item is approved, I. e. $17 million dollar cost estimate for a new Police Station, $15 million for undergroundlng of utilities, ete. Each project Is defined In detail In the Ave year Capital I mprovement Program There are approximately $50 million dollars worth of projects for which staff has not yet identified funding. Mayor Lojeskl declared the public hearing OPEN. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None WATER RATE The Administrative Services Director stated that each year the Water Fund Is evaluated. and INCREASE If appropriate, a request for Increase In water rates Is recommended. Such a report was 03-- . - - '/ 5 6/20/95 FY 1995-96 (APPROVED) 37:0174 presented to CouncU at the May 23, 1995 study sesslon. The cost of water delivery and water system maintenance Increases each year, The water system Including the wells. pumping stations, water lines. atc, are valued In excess of $100 mUlIon dollars. When the water user pays fees each month, he pays not only for the cost of water, power and operation of the system, but he is setting a certain amount of money aside to ultimately replace that infrastructure, Staff Is recommending a rate Increase of 7% from $.86 to $,92 per 100 cubic feet and a $2 Increase In the bimonthly service charge, The proposed expenditures for the Water Operating Budget for 1995-96 are $7.052.760. Staff estimates 1995-96 total revenue based upon existing water rates to be $6.510 ,582. Since the revenue from the existing water rate does nol meet the 1995-96 expenditures of $7.052.760. a shortfall of $542.178 would be anticipated In the Water Budget. The proposed Increase wUI also enable the City to start funding the replacement of the Infrastructure. The Administrative Services Director presented and explained a number of graphs showing In detaU the proposed and present Water Division budget. Water Division Revenue, and Water Division Expenses. In response to a question from CouncUmember Young, staff replied that there Is a different bimonthly charge for different size meters, but the proposed increase would be $2.00/meter regardless of size, In reply to a question from Councllmember Chang, staff responded that $1.5 million dollars is to be transferred from the Operating Fund to fund the Water Division capital Improvement program. and Is part of the effort to fund the $100 million dollar facilities replacement fund - the current balance of said fund Is approximately $4,6 mUUon dollars; $1,5 million In the Equipment Reserve. for a total of $5 - 6 million dollars. In staffs opinion. there should be a reserve of the order of $20 million dollars. The Water Division Is currently preparing the Water Master Plan which will evaluate any existing deficiencies In the water system to meet Mure water needs and create a financial, planning and scheduling program to assist In Implementing a facUitles replacement program for the next twenty years. Some of these facUitles wUI not require replacement In the near Mure, and the Water Master Plan wUl help identify these requirements In more detaU. If the proposed water rate is approved, the Water DMsIon will have a balanced budget for fiscal year 1995-96. If the water rate is not approved, then the Water Division wUI have to reduce the amount transferred to the FacUitles Replacement Fund In order to have a balanced budget. Mayor Lojeskl declared the public hearing OPEN, Vincent FoIev, 320 Cambridge Drive, stated, in part, that he would caution the City that AB 518 sponsored by Assemblyman Katz passed the State Assembly In May. He understands that If it passes the Senate, the Governor wUI veto It. However, that bUlln Its present form prohibits transf9f'll of utUIty revenues to General Funds of cities. He cautions that the transfer from the Water Revenue Fund to the General Fund. of the order of $304,000, should be protected In the event the Katz BUI passes. because If that transfer Is not protected, the General Fund will have a very large reduction. No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councllmember Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: I I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None It was MOVED by CouncUmember Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No, 5864 adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and appropriating the amounts speclfled therein as expenditures from the I 6 6/20/95 I I I 4b. PUBUC HEARING TCI/ CABLEVISION BASIC EQT. RATES (APPROVED) Of/O _.l1~ RESOLUTION NO.5862 (ADOPTED) J~/) ~;,' , ,. 37:0175 funds Indicated. and approving In concept a spending plan for FY 1996-97; Resolution No, 5863 adopting a Capital Improvernent and Equipment Acquisition Program for 1995-96 through 1999-2000 Fiscal Years; and Resolution No. 5858 seltlng City water rates and finding the rates will not exceed the estimated amount necessary to fund operation of the City water system are hereby ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None The City Manager stated that this Is the first time the CouncU has adopted a two year budget. Mayor Pro tern Kuhn commented that It has become apparent that with the rapid changes going on with the State, and the economic picture as It has been, longer term thinking and longer term strategies are necessary. Mayor Lojeskl agreed. The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the Cable Act) provides local govemments with the ability to regulate 'basic only" cable television rates, The Cable Act requires that cable television companies provide justlflcation for these rates to local governments, TCI/Cablevlsion submitted Form 1205 to the City on February 28, 1995 to request an Increase In the costs associated with regulated equipment and Installation for basic S8IVlce. This form was analyzed by the City's cable television technical consultant, Communications Support Group (CSG), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). A thorough analysis showed that the proposed rate Increase Is Inconsistent with the FCC Rules and Regulations. The Cable Act requires that the City hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the rates for 'basic only" cable television service and associated equipment charges. It Is recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution No, 5862 which denies the rates proposed by TCI/Cablevlsion and sets the new cost for addressable converters at $0,75 and non- addressable converters at $0.41. The City Attorney added that CouncU has a lelter from Juan Herrera, the General Manager 01 TCI dated June 20,1995 with regard to TCl's position on this malter. This lelter has been submitted to the CouncU. and Is a part of the official record for this proceeding. Mayor Lojeskl declared the public hearing OPEN. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn, seconded by CouncUmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Loleskl None None On MOTION by Mayor Pro tern Kuhn. seconded by CouncUmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows Resolution No. 5862: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA, DISAPPROVING THE EXISTING CABLE TELEVISION RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO FORM 1205 AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 76,936 OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OFTHE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION' which denies the rates proposed by TCI/CableVlslon and sets the new cost for addressable converters at $.75 and non-addressable converters at $.41, be and It Is hereby ADOPTED. 7 6/20/95 37:0176 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskf None None I CONVENE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY . 5. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: CouncU/Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskf None Sa. MINUTE APPROVAL (June 6,1995) (APPROVED) On MOTION by CouncU/Agency Member Chang, seconded by Council/Agency Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows the minutes 01 the regular meeting 01 June 6, 1995 were APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncU/Agency Membel1l Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None MINUTE APPROVAL (May 23,1995) ((June 1,1995) (APPROVED) On MOTION by Mayor/Chairman Lojesld, seconded by CouncU/ Agency Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows, the minutes 01 the May 23, 1995 adjourned regular meeting, and the June 1, 1995 adjourned regular meeting were APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: CouncU/Agency Members Kuhn, Young end Lojeskl None None CouncH/Agency Member Chang (He was not present at the May 23, 1995 and June 1, 1995 meetings.) I :.J (, ~ <I. 1:( 5b. PUBUC Consideration 01 Disposition and Development Agreement between the Arcadia HEARING Redevelopment Agency and Arcadia Steakhouse, LP. and approval 01 a Negative DiSPOSITION Declaration 01 a project proposed at 166 Huntington Drive (Outback Steakhouse Project) & DEVELOP. and request to approve Design Review. In December. 1994. the Agency directed staff to AGREEMENT begin formal negotiations with Mr. Tom Shannon, Thund9lblrd Restaurants, Inc, concerning ARA & possible development 01 an Outback Steakhouse In Arcadia on the 53.758 sq. It. Southwest ARCADIA Comer Site. The site Is zoned C-2 & D (Redevelopment Plan designation. CG) which STEAKHOUSE permits a restaurant with a C,U,P. Tlhe negotiated DDA between Arcadia LP. Steakhouse, I.p, end the Agency was presented. The following Is a brief description 01 the (166 Htg,Dr,) major points contained In the Agreement. More det8Ued Informatfon can be found (APPROVED) in the Disposition Report PUBUC HEARING If approved tonight, Arcadia Steakhouse LP. agrees to construct and operate a 6,392 square foot Outback Steakhouse on the Southwest Comer Site. The City Code requires 72 parking spaces. Outback Is proposing to provide 85 (13 In excess 01 the Zoning Code), 8 6/20/95 I 37:0177 I' The Schedule calls for construction to begin In late July and the restaurant to open in November, 1995, hopefully at the same time as the Downtown 2000 Streetscape Project Is completed. During the Inttlal five (5) year period after the restaurant opens for business, Outback will lease the stte from the Agency for $45,000 annually. $40.000 of this annual amount will be applied as credtt to the final sale price ($600.000) to be paid at the start of year 6. The balance owed the Agency at that time will be approximately $400.000, The proposed stte Includes a 30 foot wide accessway to the east (at Second Avenue), The Agency will use tts best fatth efforts to have the City vacate or otherwise make available the access road for parking and landscaping. This has been scheduled for the City Council's July 18 meeting, Pursuant to Sate law, the availability of the Disposition Report, DDA and the date. time and place of this public hearing have been published. I The schedule of performance calls for a completion date of November of this year. The Outback Steakhouse Is also going to maintain the little Island Immediately to the east of the access road. In tum the Agency Is requesting that the CIty Council vacate the 30 foot access road, This evening's agenda contains a request to set a public hearing for July 18. The Agency Is providing the land. Including the approximately 4,350 sq. fl parcel In the access way. Also some of the offstte improvements are being constructed for Outback In conjunction wtth the Downtown 2000 Project. The revenue anticipated from the project wUI range from $30.000 to $5O.000/year between the City and the Redevelopment Agency. The project will prOVide approximately fifty jobs during constnictlon, and seventy jobs when the restaurant Is completed and opened., Bill Fancher, Fancher Development Services, representing Outback Steakhouse, stated. In part, thaI Outback will be a 6,352 sq. fl full service sJI-down restaurant. They will have approximately an 870 sq. ft, bar area. They will serve steaks and greal food. In response to a question from Council/Agency Member Chang, Mr. Fancher replied the $10.000 process fee can be paid lomorrow. Mayor/Chairman Lojeskl congratulated Mr, Fancher on providing more parking spaces than required by Code, and also wtthout requesting a parking variance, In response to a question from Mayor/Chairman Lojeskl. Mr. Fancher described In considerable detail the proposed landscaping plan and the proposed ground breaking date. Council/Agency Member Chang also congratulaled Mr, Fancher on the proposed parking plan. Mr. Fancher acknowledged this Is a good deal for Outback, and they Intend to provide a very good project In return so it will be a win, win situation for everyone. Mayor/Chairman Lojeskl declared the public hearing OPEN. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Mayor Pro lem/Agency Member Kuhn. seconded by Council/Agency Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council/Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None It was MOVED by CouncB/Agency Member Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem/Agency Member Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: I 9 6/20/95 37:0178 RESOLUTION 1) that the Redevelopment Agency ADOPT ResolutJon No. ARA-176:"A RESOLUTION OF NO. ARA-176 THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ADOPTED) PREPARED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED SALE, DISPOSITION AND I 06 gtJ ' 7...1./'/ DEVELOPMENTOFCERTAINPROPERTYANDAPPROVINGACERTAlNDISPOSITIONAND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND ARCADIA STEAKHOUSE, L p, (OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE PROJECT)"; 2) that the Redevelopment Agency APPROVE the project site plan. elevations and landscaping plan, subject to City Manager/Executive Director approval of signage and final landscape plans, and approval of any minor revisions; RESOLUTION 3) that the City CouncU ADOPT Resolution No, 5860: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY NO.5860 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING A CERTAIN DISPOSITION AND (ADOPTED) DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT ,'(.' , . _. ''I AGENCY AND ARCADIA STEAKHOUSE, L p, (OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE PROJECT)"; 4) that the Redevelopment Agency APPROVE BXecutJon of the Disposition and Development Agreement contingent upon receipt from the Developer of the $10,000 Administrative Processing Fee by June 30, 1995. Council/Agency Member Chang commented that although the Agency had spent more than $2 million dollars to acquire this property and sold it at a much lower price. the Agency Is of the opinion that this wUl be a fine project for Arcadia. will produce revenue, and will provide jobs. Originally, he had been opposed to this project, but from the standpoint of redevelopment, he later changed his mind and agreed to It. This project eliminated blight, Is consJstent with the Downtown 2000 project, and will attract more people to the area. Mayor Pro tem/Agency Member Kuhn commented that she agreed with Council/Agency Member Chang that this will be a positive step for the area and will fit In nicely with the Downtown 2000 Project. Council/Agency MemberYoung commented that Councllmembers have been worlclng on that portion of Huntington Drive lor about ten years, and she Is very pleased to see this progress. Mayor/Chairman Lojeskl agreed. He thinks this Is the best project he has seen during many years on the Council. It will be good to have the property back on the tax rolls; It has been vacant for a long time. This project will be a landmark at that end of Huntington Drive. He also congratulated the commercial real estate company of Hayes and Company which brought the project together. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncU/Agency Members Chang, Kuhn. Young and Lojeskl None None The Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to July 11. 1995 at 7:00 p. m. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION t.:}((.) N ", Georae Faschlna, 1451 Oaklawn Road. lormer Mayor and Member of the City CouneU. stated. in part, that he Is present tonight to support the appointment of Mr. John Fee to fill the remaining ten month Council term of Bob Margett who has been elected to the State Assembly. The appointment process has resulted in a 2-2 deadlock vote on two occasions. 10 6/20/95 I I I I 7. YOUNG (Arcadla/ Glendora P,D.'s) KUHN (Margett Swearing In) (Katz Bill) (Ubrary Ground Breaking) (COG/MTA Trans- portation) (Governor's Streng'n Calif. FamUIes Mtg,) i \ . I" '. 37:0179 It Is Imperative that this Counel come to an unanimous decision tonight regarding Mr, Margen's replacement. II not. Councl wUI subject the taxpayers 01 this community to a $65,000 special election to choose someone to selVe only ten months. Of all the candidates submitting applications and resumes lor this brief term, Mr. Fee's quallflcatlons In business, finance. community Involvement and service to the public at large put him head and shoulders above everyone else In the field of candidates. Mr. Fasching outlined 01 number of Mr, Fee's outstanding qualifications. All of the Councilmembers have copies of the resume listing Mr, Fee's qualifications. In the best Interests of the community. politics have to be put aside In Council's selection, Mr, Fee has no political ties or affiliations that would influence his thinking and decisions. The assumption by some that the person who came In lounh In the last election should automatically be appointed to the Council seat Is a weak argument. Founh place Is not a mandate of the people. Let those who were defeated In the last election run agaIn In 1996 If they so desIre. Mr. Fee is the logical appointment and deselVes Council's vote. Ed Barrett, 946 Falrvlew Avenue #8, stated. In pan, that, as a taxpayer, he has been singled out because he lives In a townhouse. The Arcadia newsletter published Information about a home Improvement program with funds available for qualified residents. He had been Informed that he does not qualify lor any funds from this program because It Is based on propeny zoned R-1: multiple family housing does not qualify. There Is no program lor condo or townhouse owners. This project Is financed with Community Development Block Grant Funds, He Is pan of the community, and would like to see a change In the program, Eliminate the associations, but not the Individual homeowners. He has experience with such programs and would be glad to help re-write the program. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIAlS CouncUmember Young recounted a comment from Larry Glen, Mayor of Glendora who was most complimentary to the Arcadia Pollee Depanment and their help In Glendora recently when a police offlcer was shot. Glendora and Arcadia are pan of the team lor the Las Vegas Run and the officers are well acquainted. Mayor Pro tem Kuhn stated that she had been In Sacramento lor the swearing In ceremony of Assemblyman Bob Margett, and was very pleased to see an Impressive crowd of Arcadians present. Mayor Pro tem Kuhn also had an opponunlty to meet with Senator Russell and discuss the Katz bill, referred to earlier this evening, so the City Is awara of that pending legislation. Mayor Pro tem Kuhn stated that she had attended the ground breaking ceramony for the Ubrary reconstruction. It showed strong suppon lor the Ubrary. She complimented Unda Garcia and the Ubrary Board. Mayor Pro tem Kuhn stated that she had attended the COG Governing Board session. They have made tremendous political strides In the area of transportation with MT A In regard to the San Gabriel Valley. It looks hopeful with regard to funding. Thera Is to be a Transportation Committee meeting tomorrow. Mayor Pro tern Kuhn stated that she and School Board Member Joann Stelnmeler had attended Governor WUson's Strengthening California FamUles and Focus on the Fathers Summit. Interesting material was exchanged In Identifylng the problems and offering some solutions. It Is a matter that needs to be dealt with on a local level with famUy, church and 11 6/20/95 (Stray Cart Hotline) . LOJESKI (Htg,Dr. Congestion) LOJESKI (Ubrary Ground- breaking) rJ13cJ-It) 11),,/, CHANG (Stray Cart Hotline) (Ubrary Project) 8. Sa Sb. CONTRACT AWARD (Waterline Replac't FoothUJ BY. & 1st Av.- W,O, 554) 0'11, '.~"",>;". . 37:0180 school as primary participants. but also the govemment needs to do Its part with legislation. Mayor Pro tem Kuhn referred to the letter received from a resident with regard to the shopping cart hot line telephone number being unresponsive, The City Manager replied there wili be a follow up with the stores and the hot line number to make sure that it Is more operational. I Mayor Lojeskl appealed for patience and parslstence from those traveling down Huntington Drtve. Because of the street work. there Is traffic congestlon, and an accident which disrupted the signalization caused more havoc. City staff soon got the signals up and working again. Mayor Lojesld referred to the ground breaking ceremony at the Ubrary. There was a good tumout. The decision to move forward with this venture was not made lightly. It required a vision for the future. and this demonstrated the City's commitment to education by Investing In a high quality library and library services. The expansion renovation work wUl add approximately 12.282 additional square feet as well as refurbishing the existing structure. and wUI bring the building finally into compliance with the Americans with DisabUities Act and other safety requirements. In addition. there wUI be an upgraded electrical capacity which will enable the library to meet the demands of the many technological advances which are taking place in the library industry; energy efficient utility systems will be put into place and additional seating. books. audio-visual materials and computer equipment wUl be added to make for a more efflcient and progressive facility. Mayor Lojeskl had spoken with Mr. Vanlandingham. Ubrary Board Member and Chairman of the Ubrary Foundation, who stated that the Foundation wil accept any large or small donation to help pay for some of the technological advances, seating and so forth. This project is expected to take approximately eighteen months. The library will remain open during most of the construction. but wil be closed for the next three to four weeks while construction preparations are made. The library staff wUJ make every effort to provide service. I CouncUmember Chang stated that, with regard to the comments about the shopping cart hotllne. the person who made the complaint does not live in Arcadia. so he does not know ff the CIty should be involved. CouncUmember Chang said he is also excited about the library project. According to contractors. the work wUI be finished by September 01 next year. We wUI all look forward to It. CONSENT ITEMS Consldered separately (see below) AWARDED contract to Valverde Construction. Inc.. in the amount 01 $325.026.00 for the 12" waterline replacement in FoothUI Boulevard and First Avenue - W. O. 554; WAIVE all Informalities in the bld and bidding process; and AUTHORIZE the City Manager and City Oer!< to execute a contract In a form approved by the City Attorney. _ I (f' I 12 6/20/95 I I I 37:00181 8c. () '1', " " CONTRACT AWARDED contract to Adas Underground Company In the amount of $41.212,00 for the AWARD Installation of the 20. Pump Une at the SI. Joseph Plant . W. 0, NO. 697; WAIVE all (20. Informalities in the bid and bidding process; and AUTHORIZE the City Manager and City Pump Une Oer\< to execute a contract In a form approved by the City Attorney, St.Joseph Plant - W,O,697) ad. 01'>12 '. ~(1 CHAMBER/ AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE the FY 1995-96 Agreement for Services with COMMERCE & the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce In the amount of $50,000; AMEND the audit requirement CITY FY to .revlewed financial statement"; subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form, and 1995-96 subject to City Council approval of the FY 1995-96 Operating Budget. AGMT. Be. 0,- ~ t) - " ' BLOCK APPROVED temporary closure of the 200-300 block of Magna VIsta Avenue Including PARTY Lyndon Way as it borders Duarte Road, and Ewell Lane as it borders Leroy Avenue on July TEMP,ST, 4. 1995. from 2:00 p. m. to 10:00 p, m. for a block party; approval Is granted subject to the CLOSURE conditions outlined in staff report dated June 20, 1995. (Magna Vista Lyndon Way/ Duarte/Ewell/ Leroy Aves.) Sf, OI';U ,,_ 'I BLOCK APPROVED temporary closure of Monte VIsta Road frorn Volante Drive to Catalpa Road on PARTY July 4, 1995, from 2:00 p. m. to 10:00 p, m. for a block party; approval Is granted subject TEMP, ST. to the conditions outlined in staff report dated June 20, 1995. CLOSURE (Monte Vlsta/ Volante Dr.! Catalpa Rd,) ag. ().' .~I CITY MGR. MODIFIED the City Manager's salary to $9.550,00 per month effective July 1, 1995 as EMPLOYMENT provided for In the Employment Agreement of August 3, 1994. AGRMT. SALARY 8h. 0-1' WORK ACCEPTED ST,UGHT CONV. (Mlchilllnda Av,& /FOOlhUl Fwy /Baldwln Av,/FOOlhUl Fwy Job No. 588) ACCEPTED work by C. T. & F" Inc, for conversion of nineteen CIty street lights from series to multiple circuits at MlchUllnda Avenue and FoothUI Freeway and Baldwtn Avenue and the FoolhUI Freeway, and AUTHORIZED payment In the amount of $10,602 to be made In accordance with the City/contractor agreement dated May 2, 1995 . Job NO,588, 13 6/20/95 37:0182 81. () I ,(: ' '" RESOLUTION APPROVED and ADOPTED Resolution No. 5861: 'A RESOLUTION OFTHE CITY COUNCIL NO. 5861 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNlA, DECLARING INAPPUCABIUTY OF PREVAIUNG (ADOPTED) WAGE RATES TO CERTAIN CITY PROJECTS (WATER SERVICES DIVISION OFFICE CONSTRUCTION) EXCEPT WHERE REQUIRED BY LAW. and; AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the construction of Water SllIVlces Division Offices at the City Service Center. Funds In the amount 01 $140.000 have been budgeted In the 1995-96 Capital Improvement Program to cover the costs 01 deslgn. construction and contingencies. 8j. r ~. ~" ':' () RESOLUTION ADOPTED Resolution No. 5859: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY NO. 5859 OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA APPROVING A MAP AND DECLARING THE ClTY'S INTENTION (ADOPTED) TO VACATE A PORTION OF SECOND AVENUE; DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL TO FILE SAID MAP IN HER OFFICE SHOWING SAID PORTION; RESERVING EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO BE EXCEPTED: SETTING A PUBUC HEARING THEREON FOR JULY 18,1995; AND DIRECTING NOTICE HEREOF TO BE POSTED AND PUBUSHED', THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS 8b. THROUGH 8J. WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM KUHN AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncDmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None Sa. MINUTE APPROVAL (June 6,1995) (APPROVED) On MOTION by CouncDmernber Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1995 were APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councllmembers Chang. Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None MINUTE APPROVAL (May 23,1995) (June 1,1995) (APPROVED) On MOTION by CouncDmember Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows minutes 01 the May 23, 1995 adjoumed regular meeting and the June 1,1995 adjoumed regular meeting were APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Councllmembers Kuhn, Young and Lojesld None None CouncDmember Chang (He was not present at these meetings,) 14 6/20/95 I I I 9, I' 98. COUNCIL APPOINT- MENTS TO BOARDS & , COMSNS. O/~-, 'IQ 01 I~I J ...fl o I )tl -I n Ol....'l/ 1/ 0, , I' ' 011, I 01-'/' ,I / 37:0183 CITY MANAGER It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn, seconded by CouncDmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that CouncD: Reappoint Gloria Vertz to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four year term ending June 30. 1999, Reappoint William Kem to the Human Resources Commission for a full four year term ending June 30,1999. Reappoint June Fee to the Ubrary Board for a full four year term ending June 30, 1999, Reappoint Patrick Gibson to the Recreation Commission for a full four year term ending June 30. 1999. Reappoint Esther Barnes to the Senior Citizens' Commission for a full two year term ending June 30. 1997, Reappoint Jo Duckwall to the Senior Citizens' Commission for a full two year term ending June 30, 1997. Reappoint Dean Efstathlou to the Sister City Commission for a full four year term ending June 30, 1999. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncDmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None it was MOVED by CouncUmember Chang to appoint Sandy Wu to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four year term ending June 30, 1999. , AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncDmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None ()" ',I ' ..' It was MOVED by CouncDmember Young, seconded by CouncDmember Chang to appoint Joan Olne to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four year term ending June 30,1999. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncDmembers Chang, Kuhn. Young and Lojeskl None None 0, ,") ,J ." 'J It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn. seconded by CouncUmember Chang to appoint Keith Brown to the Parking District Commission for a full four year term ending June 30. 1999. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncDmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None 15 6/20/95 9b, e)iJ,' . ESTAB,CITY CHARTER REVISION CMTE. (APPROVED) 37:0184 It was MOVED by CouncUmember Young to appoint William "Marc" Marcussen to the Planning Commlsslon for a full four year term ending June 30, 1999. I After further discussion. It was the consensus of Council to DIRECT staff to contact Mr, Marcussen, Mr, Heikkila and Mr. Sleeter regarding Interviews for a Planning Commission appointment at 5:30 p. m" prior to the regular Council meeting of July II, 1995, CouncUmember Young WITHDREW her motion. It was MOVED by Councllmember Young, seconded by Councllmember Chang to appoint Don Kennedy to the Recreation Commission for a full four year term ending June 30, 1999. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmernbers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lo)esld None None One appointment to the Senior Citizens' Commission will be made following recommendations from the Friendship Club, It was MOVED by Councllmember Chang to appoint Loretta Huang to the Sister City Commission for a full four year term tending June 30, 1999. It was MOVED by CouncUmember Young to appoint Joan Leathery to the Sister City Commission for a full four year term ending June 30, 1999. ROLL CALL: Councllmember Chang Mayor Pro tem Kuhn CouncUmember Young Mayor Lojeskl I Loretta Huang Joan Leathery Joan Leathery Loretta Huang (After a brief discussion, Mayor Lojesld changed his vote to Joan Leathery for appointment to the Sister City Commission to break the tie vote.) Report and recommendation regarding establishment of City Charter Revlslon Committee, Based upon the age of the current City Charter. the City Council has recognized the need to review potential revisions to assure an updating of the Charter In view of current financial and legal concerns. The Council has expressed an Interest In formalizing a Charter revision process through an advisory committee In order to conskler possible revisions to submit to the electorate, which Is required to adopt Charter revlslons. In order to place any Charter revisions on the ballot for the April 1996 municipal election, action on Charter revisions by the Councl In tenns of what Is to be submitted, and the wording wUI be necessary by January 12, 1996. Accordingly, the work of the commission should be completed In time for adequate Councl review. Therefore, the City Attorney recommends that If this process goes forward, the committee be directed to provide their proposal to the City Council no later than December I, 1995. Concerning membership of the committee, there were a number of options available. The City Manager recommended that each Councllmember appoint one member and that the City Manager, City Attorney and School Superintendent participate as ex officio (non-votlng-advisory) members. The general mission of the committee will be to review Charter revision proposals as submitted to them by staff, the City Council and School Board for recommendation to the City Council, and to submit their own recommendations as part of the process. When finalized, these recommendations 16 6/20/95 I "'. ~ = I 10. I lOa. ORDINANCE NO. 2039 (ADOPTED) c) ..; , . ~-, Ir. -I, " 9c. 0110 " , ' APPOINT- MENT TO Fill COUNCIL VACANCY (Peter Ulrich) (APPROVED) I ,'f ,t 37:0185 would be put Into proper format and wording for Charter provisions and forwarded to the City CooneY for final review and potantlal submittal to the voters. CouncY entered Into considerable discussion with regard to the time frame for consideration of the Charter revisions. Councllmember Chang wanted to move the deadline for presentation 10 Ihe Coonclllo the middle of September, so that CouncU would have ample time for discussions, Also. he suggested that staff provide all available Information concerning charter revisions that has been collected and complied to the committee In order to save committee time, CouncUmember Young felt that the citizens committee should have as much time as possible to study the revisions because these will be busy people. She felt December Ito be a good and reasonable deadline. Mayor Lojeskl would like to see the CooneU have more time also. and suggested a compromise of a deadline of October 15. CouneUmembers agreed with that date. It was MOVED by CooneUmember Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follow to EST ABUSH an AdvIsory Charter RevlsIon Committee consistent with the recommendations as set fOlth In staff report dated June 20, 1995 and DIRECT the City Attorney to prepare a City CouncS resolution Implementing this action for adoption at the July 11. 1995 CooncS meeting with further direction for each CouncUmember to be prepared to nominate one (1) Committee member at the July 18,1995 CouncS meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouneUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None CllY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 2039: 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CllY COUNCIL OF THE CllY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNIClPAlCODE BY ADDING DIVISION 7TO PART 5, CHAPTER 2, OF ARTICLE IX TO ESTABUSH PROVISIONS TO GRANT A DENSllY 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 CooncUmember Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2039 be and It Is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CooneUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None Discussion and selection of appointment to f~1 CouneS vacancy created by CouncUmember Margett's election to the State Assembly and subsequent resignation from the City CouncU. The CooneY. over the week June 7 through noon June 13 accepted applications from ten citizens who applied for the position on the City CooneY. replacing Bob Margett The CouneU has had two study sessions. AI the June 14 session, three applicants were placed Into nomination. The CooneY vote deadlocked 2-2 on all three. The decision by the CooncS was to IntelVlew those three Individuals on June 19 - John Fee. Ruth Glib and James Helms. Yesterday morning prior to the Intef\llew process. Mr. Helms submitted a letter 17 6/20/95 37:0186 requesting that his name be wtthdrawn. Last evening John Fee and Ruth GUb were Interviewed. At the conclusion of the Interview process and discuSSIon, again the CouncU I remained deadlocked on a 2-2 vote on both applicants. At that meeting, CouncU then Interviewed Vince Foley who was In the audience. It was then decided to conduct further Interviews wtth two addttlonaJ, candidates - Pat Gibson and Peter Ulrich. This evening, June 20, CouncU Intervlewed the two other applicants - Pat Gibson and Peter Ulrich. Including statements by each candidate with questions and answers following. Following the Interviews, a discussion ensued regarding the final applicants selected for Intervlews. Mayor Pro tem Kuhn commented that the quality and caliber of people who have volunteered to step forward and serve on the CouncU are just amazing - outstanding - which makes the selection very dlfflcu/t. She had no problem with the candidates themselves. but she Is uncomfortable with the process. She noted that she likes to make her own decisions: rather than have government make them for her. By removing this selection from the electoral process, we are saying, 'we know better than you do who or what Is going to benefit you best", That bothered her - circumventing the electoral process. She had no problem wtth any of the candidates. CouncUmamber Young commented that this Is a difficult situation because of qualified candidates, In analyzing the candidates, she feels each one wUI do a good job, Because this Is a nine month appointment, she would lean tonight toward Peter Ulrich. He Is capable to do anything the CouncU wUI do. CouncUmember Chang commented that all the candidates are good. and he agrees with the other CouncUmembers that tt Is very difficult to make a decision. Mayor Lojeskl thanked the Individuals who applied. Arcadia Is a city blessed with many. I many qualified candidates. His criteria for this CouncU posttlon Is that he Is trying to find someone to serve the community for the unexpired term of Bob Margett. He Is not trying to give someone a leg up In the next election process. He Is not Interested In recycling old palttlclans wtth old Ideas. This Is an opportunity to look at new creativity of someone who has not served on the CouncU before. Someone who wUI show Independence; will not be tied to any council person or any organization In the community or any poIttlcal faction. He Is Interested In finding someone who wUI be fair, and who wUI Serve and help run the City like a business. The City Is an organization that today has to run like a business, and we need someone who has a sense of business. We have some outstanding candidates who have expressed their opinions. To sum tt up... he Is looking for freshness and new creativity, someone who wUllndependently serve SO,OOO people In this community. 1 It was MOVED by CouncUmember Young that Pater Ulrich be NOMINATED to fill the CouncU vacancy, subject to a decision from the Fair PoIttlcal Practices Commission (FPPC) regarding a possible conflict of Interest related to Mr. Ulrich's ownership of stock In Sants Anita Realty, and devesttture of same. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None The City Attorney stated that he wUI ascertain that there are no problems of conflict of 18 6/20/95 I 1-- I 1 LOJESKI (In Memory of Bill Wyman) (In Memory of FrEId Lean) ADJOURN- MENT (July 11,1995 7:00 p. m.) ATTEST: 37:0187 Interest with regard to Santa Anita stock ownEld by Mr. Ulrich. Mr. Ulrich stated that he wUI divest himself 01 this stock, The City Attorney will report the FPPC's ruling to the City CouncU Immediately upon receipt of same tomorrow, June 21. Mr. Ulrich will be sworn In to fill the Council vacancy at the regular City Council meeting 01 July 11.1995, Mayor Lojeskl adjourned the meeting In memory 01 two outstanding Arcadia citizens, "The Council recently acknowledged the long time contributions of Bill Wyman. particularly as a member and chairman 01 the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association and Architectural Review Board for many. many years. Funeral services for Bill were held on Friday, June 16, 1995 at 10:00 a m. at the Lutheran Church, 512 West Duarte Road. Arcadia. Bill was a retired Los Angeles County architect, and he passed away at the age of eighty-two. Bill had been a member of the U. S. C. Alumni Association of the Architectural Scholarship Committee. A.IA. Oneonta Oub of South Pasadena, and the Numismatic Society, He recently received the Certificate 01 Commendation in recognition and appreciation for his thirty-two years of service In Arcadia. Bill Is survived by his wife. Katherine; daughter. Kathy; and his grandchildren, Josh, Samuel and Katrlna. Asslstlngln the mortuary servlces were Douglass and Zook In Monrovia. ' 'A second Individual who unexpectedly passed away - a long-time resident of Arcadia - Fred Lean, He and his wife. Jerree, were very Instrumental In so many of the outstanding trips and the sltuatlons and procedures with our Sister City groups. Fred was born AprlI 2. 1920 and passed away June 14, 1995. He had been a long-time resident 01 Arcadia. He Is survived by his wife of flfty-one years. Jerree; daughter, Judy; son, Randy; daughter-In- law, Susan; grandchildren, Stacy, Becky, Tyler, Royce, Shelby and Stephen. A memorial servlce will be held June 23 at 1:30 p. m, at St. Edmunds Episcopal Church In San Marino, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to the National Neuroflbrosls Association, I nc,' The City of Arcadia again has lost two outstanding citizens and outstanding contributors to this fine City, and I would like to adjourn tonight's meeting In both their memories. At 10:55 p, m. the City CouncU ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., Tuesday, July 11, 1995 In the City Hall CouncU Chambers for a regular meeting to conduct the business of the City CouncU and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any closed session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters and evaluation 01 properties. ""-- of the City of Arcadia ~~~~~ J'D. Alford, i y Clerk ~ 19 6/20/95