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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 11,1995 I I I Ol/V_ ">0 37:0188 07"q ,- Cc-- 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 JULY 11, 1995 The City CooneS and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met In a regular meeting at 7:00 p. m., Tuesday, July 11, 1995 In the Arcadia City Hall CouncS Chambers. INVOCATION Bishop James Corrigan, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints PLEDGE OF Dorothy Denne, .Slerra Madre News AllEGIANCE OATH OF OFFICE (Councll- member Peter Ulrich) orlf.),,3 .J- NoSl' .. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Offlce to Incoming City CouneS Member, Peter H. Ulrich, and presented him with a Certificate of Appointment and a copy of the Oath of OffIce, and welcomed him to the City famUy. CouneUmember Ulrich took his seat at the CouneS table. On behalf of the City and City CouncS, Mayor LoJeskI expressed congratulations. and welcomed Mr. Ulrich to the City CouneU. CouneUmember Ulrich: "Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Now that I am a politician, I must have something to say. I looked up the word, 'politician' In our Webster's dictionary, and the definition I have come up with Is, 'one engaged In the science of govemment'. I guess that makes me a scientJst of sorts. That Is the definition I like. There were some others that were not quite as complimentary. Let me, first of all, tell all of you that this Is, Indeed, a red letter day for me. It Is one of the most Important events In my life. It Is also, I find. a historic day for the City of Arcadia becausa it has been forty-fIVe years, since 1950, sinee a CouncY person was appointed. So I am the first appointee In forty-five years, and I am very proud of that Also, at the same time, I am very much Indebted to my fellow CouneUmembers for the fact that they voted for me. I came In unanimously with four votes. I don't think there are many Couneilmembers who can say that they were elected unanimously. "' would like to Introduce. first of all, my wife, Carol, who Is In the audience. She has put up with me for fifty years, and deserves extra applause for that Other members of my fam~y, Unfortunately, are not able to be here. We have three chUdren, five grandchUdren and five great grandchUdren. They are In various parts of the country - as far away as Milwaukee and Indiana, and a couple of them are working tonight - thank God. So I am very gratefIJ for their support. They have all called me or sent me messages of congratulations. I also want to thank some of the folks In the audience who are here to wish me well, particularly some of my friends from our church - Lutheran Church of the Cross - and also some other business associates that I see out there In the audience. I am also very grateful that my " 1 7/11/95 37:0189 fanner Commissioners (I had to resign from the Arcadia Beautiful Commission since , can't hold two offlcas at the same time) are here tonight In force, partly to support me and partly I to get an award. "Next. I would like to thank the people at City Hall. They have given me a very fast education this past couple of weeks, starting with our Mayor who spent a couple of hours with me, the City Manager, three ladles In the City Manager's Offfce - OIMa. Cindy and Unda. I could hardly be here tonight without them. They have given me so mucIT support, telling me what Is what I want to thank them particularly. I want to thank the City Attomey and the City Clerk. I also want to say a special word of thanks to the AssIstant City Manager and also Fire Chief Gardner and to Pat Malloy, Director of Maintenance ServIces (he emphasized the word, 'services' - I have already been wined In that) for showing me around the City facUlties. I spent the better part of a day accompanied by these two gentlemen, and they gave up part of their valuable time to get me acquainted with City facilities. I am really Impressed with what I saw. We have a well managed City. It's very apparent when you visit the various facilities. We have a lot of knowledgeable, dedicated ... employees. I am very happy to be part of City govemment. I will do my best for the good of our City. And now, Mr. Mayor, I am ready to go back to work. . ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Councllmembers Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeskl None 1. PRESENTATIONS la. COUNCILMBR. Steve Johnson presented congratulations to CouncUmember Ulrich on behalf of State I ULRICH Assemblyman Bob Margett. . (Assemblyman Margett) lb. ANNUAL TREE CITY AWARD Kevin Johnson, on behalf of the National Arbor Day Foundation, California Department of Forestry and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, presented the City of Arcadia with Its First Annual Tree City Award. The award was accepted with appreciation by Mayor Lojeskl who noted that Arcadia takes Its trees very much to heart; they are a part of our environment and a very key part of our City. Mayor Lojeskllnvited the Arcadia BeautifU Commissioners present In the audience to participate In the photograph commemorating this award. lc. JAMES Mayor Lojeskl presented the Mayor'S Certiflcate of Commendation In recognition and BRYANT appreciation of outstanding service to the community to James Bryant, outgoing Board (Outgoing Sch. Member of the Arcadia Unifled School District Govemlng Board. Bd.Mbr.) 2. O/:2cJ - /0 ()/.')-~O ()/.;if!)_"'O I'r/~r OATH OF OFFICE (Incoming . Bd. & Comsn. Members) , ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFACE TO NEW BOARD & COMMISSION MEMBERS The City Clerk administered the Oath of Offlce to Sandy Wu, Arcadia Beautiful Commission: Joan Cline, Arcadia Beautiful Commission; Don Kennedy, Recreation CommIssion; and Joan Leathery, Sister City Commission. Mayor Pro tem Kuhn, Councllmember Young, and Mayor Lojeskl presented City credentials and City pins to the new Commissioners and welcomed them to the City famUy. I 2 7/11/95 I I I 3. 4. ORD. & RES. READ BY TITlE ONLY 5. Sa. PUBUC HEARING ARCADIA TRANSIT SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PlAN 1996-99) (APPROVED) Oif.:>u-:.so --"~ 37:0190 SUPPLEMENTAl INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS . REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/STATEMENTS None QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCil/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS None It was MOVED by CouncUmember Young, seconded by CouncUmember Chang 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: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeskl None None . PUBUC HEARINGS Consideration of Arcadia Transit's Fiscal Year 1996-99 Short Range Transit Plan. The Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) Is a four year transit forecast prepared annually by staff, and submitted to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (lACMT A), and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for review and approval. The Information In this Plan Is used to develop future state. federal and local transit funding levels. The Plan Is required In order for the City to maintain e1lglbUIty for state and federal transit grants which are used for funding of the City's transit system. This year's Plan Includes justification for the purchase of two replacement paratransit vans In 1996. Also Included Is the Arcadia Transit operating budget which Is estimated at approxlmately $1,089,700 for FY 1996, which wUI Include federal. state and local monies. Federal guidelines require that a public hearing be held on the SRTP before it can be approved by the City CouncU. Notice of tonight's meeting was published In the June 29, 1995 Pasadena Star News. Mayor Lojeskl declared the public hearing OPEN. No one deslring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by CouncUmember Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED. Staff provided some clarification of several budget figures listed In the SRTP projected financial status for FY 1996-97, In response to questions from CouncUmember Chang. It was MOVED by CouncUmember Ulrich, seconded by CouncUmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE Arcadia Transit's FY 1996-1999 Short Range Transit Plan. . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeskl None None 3 7/11/95 37:0191 5b. PUBUC Consideration of assessment for City abatement of property violations at 163 Alia Street HEARING (Thomas Morales. property owner) On June 2, 1995 Hartfleld Construction Company NOTICE OF demolished the existing fire damaged dwelling at 163 Alia Street pursuant to the Notice to ASSESSMENT Abate Issued to the property owner, Thomas Morales. on March 10, 1995. Cost for (163 Alia abatement, Including staff time, was $3,952.00. Per Section 9406.5 of the Arcadia Municipal St.) Code, the City Courd, sitting as a Board of Equalization, must approve the cost of (APPROVED) abatement. The City CouncU may modify or correct any assessment which, In its opinion, o ;; ..U" ,) CaulS excessive or otherwise Incorrect. If the Cltys rvlcesCouncD concurs with staff's decision, the City ncH should direct the Administrative e Director to send a bUlto the property owner for the amount approved by the City CouncU. If the bUlls unpaid at the end of thirty days, this matter would be referred to the Administrative Services Director for collection. Mayor Lojeskl noted that there were fifleen occurrences of CIty staff involvement In this matter. 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 CouncDmember Ulrich and CARRIED. It was MOVED "by CouncDmember Young. seconded by CouncUmember Ulrich and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the CouncH, sitting as a Board of Equalization, DIRECT the Administrative SelVlces Director to send a bUlln the amount of $3,952.00 to the property owner for the assessment as set forth in staIf report dated July 11, 1995. Any bUls unpaid at the end of thirty (30) days shall be referred to the Administrative SeIVIces Director for collection. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn. Ulrich, Young and LoJeskI None None CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 6. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeskl None sa. MINUTE On MOTION by Agency Member Chang, seconded by Agency Member Young and APPROVAL CARRIED on roll call vote as follows the minutes of the June 20, 1995 regular meeting were (June 20,1995) APPROVED. The minutes for the June 14 and June 19. 1995 adjourned regular meetings (APPROVED) are to be held over to the nellt meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Agency Members Chang. Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl None None Agency Member Ulrich 4 7/11/95 I '. I .. I I I I -:-.::; 37:0192 6b. AGENCY Conslderatlon of the report and recommendation regarding Fiscal Year 1995-96 confirmation OBUGA TIONS / of existing Agency obligations, programs, projects and activities. California State Assembly PROGRAMS Bill AB 265 requires lhal Redevelopment Agencies set asJde 20% of their annual tax (Low/Mod. Increment Into a Housing Fund for low and moderate Income housing. Twenty percent of Incoma the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency's tax Increment Is esllmated 10 be $420,000 In FV 1995- Hs'ng Fund 96. AB 265 permits the Agency 10 make findings that It Is not able to set aside all or part - 20% Tax of the 20% Inlo the Low/Moderate Income Housing Fund If existing Redevelopment Agency Increment obllgallons, projects, programs or activities In any fiscal year prior 10 FV 1996-97 do not Set Aside) permit such. Redevelopment Agencies are required to make findings annually regarding rJ610 _ ~O-I? the availability of funds to be set aside In lhat fiscal year for the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund. Resolution No. ARA-1 n makes findings that, due to the Agency's existing obligations, projects and activities (e.g., the Fifth Avenue Project, Downtown 2000 Program, Southwest Comer Project, Northwest Comer Project, bonded Indebledness, Economic Development Division operations and administration), no funds can be set aside Into a Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for FV 1995-96. . RES. ARA-177 (ADOPTED) The Executive Director presented and read the tlUe of Resolution No. ARA.1n: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DEClARING THAT THE AGENCY IS UNABLE TO SET ASIDE 20% OR LESS OF ITS 1995-96 TAX INCREMENT FOR LOW/MODERATE INCOME HOUSING DUE TO EXISTING AGENCY OBUGATIONS, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES". . It was MOVED by Agency Member Kuhn, seconded by Agency Member Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. ARA.177 be and It Is hereby ADOPTED. . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeskl None None 6c. SW CORNER On October 6, 1992, the Agency awardQd a six month exclusive real estate brokerage SITE REAL contract to Hayes and Company (Hayes) for the purpose of marketing the Southwest and ESTATE Northwest Comer Sites (Huntington Drive at Second Avenue). This contract, through a BROKERAGE series of extensions granted by the Agency, remains In effect Hayes has performed SERVICES pursuant to the contract. In December 1994 the Agency directed staff to begin formal COMSN. negotiations with Mr. Tom Shannon, Thunderbird Restaurants, Inc., concerning possible (Hayes & Co.) development of an Outbeck Steakhouse at the Southwest Comer Site. The Development (APPROVED) and Disposition Agreement (DDA) was approved by the Agency and City Council on June o (; I? 0 Z If>l />,,,,20, 1995. The Agreement with Hayes contemplated a straight sala of the sites with payment - 10 Hayes upon close of escrow. However, since the Agency DDA Is structured as a lease/sale agreement for a total price for the site of $625,000, staff recommends payment of half the 5% brokerage commission ($15,625) when the Outback building permits are I Issued (approximately July 31, 1995), with the balance ($15,625) paid within 14 days of Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. This Is In accordance with common business practices. It was MOVED by Agency Member Chang, seconded by Agency Member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency AUTHORIZE payment to Hayes and Company In the amount of $15,625.00 within 14 days of Issuance of building permits for Ihe Outback Steakhouse; $15,625.00 within 14 days of Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy 5 7/1t/95 ADJOURN- MENT 7. 8. ULRICH (Monrovia All Amer. City Congrats.) ;)1-- J - 3C) (Citizen Satlsfact'n Survey) (Heart Assoc. Mtg.) (Arboretum Tropical Forest) (Arcadia Pops Concert Com.Ctr.) YOUNG (Water Qual. Auth.Forum) CHANG (Indep't Cities Assoc. Mtg.) 37:0193 for a total 01 $31.250.00, for commercial real estate brokerage servtcea for the Southwest Comer Site. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeskl None None The meeting ADJOURNED to 6:00 p. m., July 18,1995. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFACIALS CouncUmember. Ulrich would like CouncU to conslder as a future agenda Item. a resolution of congratulation to the City of Monrovia which received recognition by being named an All American City. One of only ten in the country. The other CouncUmembers agreed. CouncUmember Ulrich congratulated Unda Garcia In the Manager's Offlce on an excellent lob in compiling the citizen satisfaction reports. He would like to see CouncU discuss those results at a futur8 CouncI meeting. with some of the Informatlon and results being made available to the citizens at that meeting. The results of the survey were complimentary. The other CouncUmembers agreed. CouncUmember Ulrich attended a meeting of the local chapter of the Heart Association where Dennis Lee. President, Methodist Hospital was elected as chair of the group. Special recognition was given to Mary Hansen as the outgoing president and also as the Volunteer of the Year. . CouncUmember Ulrich called attention to the recently opened tropical forest at the Arboretum. This Is a beautJful nature walk which has just been developed, and he strongly recommends that It be visited, particularly by the young people, CouncUmember Ulrich called attention to the Arcadia Pops Concert to be held at the Community Center W8dnesday evening, July 12 at 7:00. CouncUmember Young noted that she wur be speaking at a forum for candidates to the Water Quality Authority Board. This to be held at the City of Azusa Ught & Water Administration FacUlty, Wednesday evening, July 12 She requests the support of the CouncU at the time of the nominations. CouncUmember Chang noted that he recendy attended a conference of the Independent Cities Association at Rancho Bernardo which was very informative. 6 7/11/95 -. i I " I .. I I I I CHANG. (Citizen Satlsfact'n Survey) O("u-.:.o KUHN (Ulrich) (P.O. Volunteer Luncheon) (County Parle Poss. Ooslng FacUitJes) (Report on Mart Card Property- Valida Rd.) LOJESIQ (Stray Shopping Carts) (Illegal Pkg. 'For Sale' Autos 37:0l9/f. CouncUmember Chang noted that he agrees with CouncImember Ulrich that the results at the citizen survey should be placed on the CouncI agendL The surveys indicate many positive feelings about the CIty, Councl and City staff. There was only about a 5% household response - 54% males; 46% females; 58% age 55 01' older. 96% rated Arcadia as an excellent to good place to live; 90% rated employee courtesy as excellent to good. 95% rated Police Department service as very satlslted to satisfied; 99'l(, rated Fire Department sarvlce as satisfied to very satisfied. 3 t % said City services could be Improved. Staff can study this. MayOI' Pro tem Kuhn welcomed CouncUmember Ulrich to the CIty Counci. MayOI' Pro tem Kuhn noted that last month the Police Department held a luncheon to recognize and thank their volunteers. On behalf 01 the City CouncU she also thanks the more than 80 volunteers who give many. many hours to our Police Department. This Is greatly appreciated. Mayor Pro tem Kuhn received Information from City resldents who play sotlbaII at the County park. that the County Is planning to dose da.vn those facUlties at the Park due to budgetary restraints. Other facUlties may be Impaded. also. The City has not been notlfled about this. The City Manager will be In contad with County oIfIclala to obtain further Infonnatlon. Mayor Loleskl and CouncUmember Young said they had heard from some of the seniors that the senJor facUlty at the County park Is also to be dosed. Mayor Pro tem Kuhn referred to the,CIty Attorney's report regarding the Mart Card property on Valldo Road. The CIty Attorney briefly outlined the history of this property which had been In serious disrepair far years. constltullng . health probIerri far the nelghbcn and necessitating long on-golng legaJ adlon on the part of the CIty to abate the problem. At this time the property has been sold to another party.. The CIty Is about to receive an agreement from the new owner that the house Is scheduled to be demolished so a new structure can be built, and the property Is being maintained In a satlsfadory manner In the Interim. A full report wUI be provided to the CouncU 101' delivery to the public since It was an Item 01 some Interest In the community. :' Mayor Lojeskl noted that, whDe drlvlng east from Pasadena today, he counted twenty-two shopping carta abandoned within a half a block along Huntington Drive alone. He admonished those listening on the cable TV not to remove the shopping carts from the market premises. Many of the carts were parked In front of other businesses. He does not know how to solve this problem, other than to continually keep bringing It to everyone's attention. Also. he requested that when City employees are about the City and note such violations, that there Is some method of recording vfoIal/ons, nolifylng supeMsors. ate. The City Manager replied employees do have forms available fOl' such reporting, and they wlll be reminded and re-educated to do so. MayOI' Lojeskl noted that there Is an empty lot on the NE comer of Huntington Drive and Sunset Blvd., and last Sunday there were fifteen cars. parked three deep with '101' sale' sJgns on them. This Is not a licensed used cat lot, so this Is a vtoIatlon. The City Attorney resporded that If the property owner cooperates and allows the proper signing. such automobUes can be towed. He wW Investigate the matter. (Wlr.QuaI. Mayor Lojesld said he hoped CouncUmembers wlII attend the meeting the following evening Auth.Farum) to hear candidates far the Water Quality Authority Board.. 7 7/11/95 LOJESIO (Arboretum Tropical Forest) 9. "...", 37:0195" Mayor Lojesld agreed with Counclmember Ulrich that the tropical rain forest which has been developed at the Arboretum Is an outstanding display. and everyone should be encouraged to vlsit It. He also noted that all the plants have been donated. The Arboretum has a program of transplanting canaln plants from residents' yards 10 the Arboretum if such plants are those they need or can use. I CONSENT ITEMS 9a. MINUTE APPROVED minutes of the June 20, 1995 regular CouncI meeting. The minutes of the June APPROVAL 14 and June 19, 1996 Councl minutes 10 be consldered at the July 18, 1996 meetlng. (June 20,1995) (APPROVED) 9b. ~.'. CMP APPROVED the continued retention of consuJ1ant Edrlc Guise to assist the City with ~s CONSULTANT Congestion Management Program (CMP) special credit request at a cost no( 10 exceed an EDRIC GUISE addltJonal $10,000. for a lotaI contract cost of $25,000. ofJo.'-,-1 O{J.'5u. 9c. RESOLUTION . ) NO, 5856 (ADOPTED) RESOLUTION 0:)31:)-';0 NO. 5857 (ADOPTED) 9d. RESOLUTION 0;')'30,,,;,;) NO. 5865 (ADOPTED) 98. o f("-- ,~ _, " RESOLUTION 'i' v ,,~ NO. 5866 (ADOPTED) 91. The CIty Manager presented and read the tIlle of Resolution No. 5856: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA, AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION FOR CERTAlNPOSmONSOF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96". The City Manager presented and read the tllle of Resolution No. 5857: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CAUFORNIA, AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN POSmONS OF GENERAL EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-96". I The City Manager presented and read the IllIe 01 Resolution No. 5865: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CAUFORNIA. EST ABUSHING HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR VARIOUS POSmONS OF GENERAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30.1996". The City Manager presented and read the tllle of Resolution No. 5866: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA, CONSENTING TO THE ESTABUSHMENT OF A PORTION OF COLORADO STREET WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES'. Consldered separately (see below). THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNClLMEMBER YOUNG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: . NOES: ABSTAIN: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn. Ulrlch. Young and Lojeskl None CouncUmember Ulrich (1lem 9a. Minutes 01 the June 20, 1995 regular I 8 7/11/95 I I I 91. RESOLUTION NO. 5868 (ADOPTED) 03"<0 -/0 10. 108. PLANNING COMSN. INTERVIEWS (Marcussen & Sleeter) O(';"O-~O (}/~("J- '~i7 -~'~~"'I 37:0196 ABSENT: Council Meeting) None The City Manager presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5868: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA, ESTABUSHING AN APPROPRIATIONS UMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CAUFORNIA CONSTITUTION". I n November 1979 the voters of the State of Callfomla approved Proposition 4 (the"Gann UmJt") which created Artlde XIJI-B of the State ConstJtutlon placing IImJts on the amount of revenue which can be spent by city govemment Proposition 4 became effective for the 1980-al fiscal year, but the formula for calculating the limit was based on the 1978-79 "base year" revenues. In June 1990, the voters of Callfomla approved Proposition 111 which. among other things, provides new adjustment formulas which make the Appropriation Umit more responsive to local growth Issues. Proposltlon 111 also Implemented a requirement " for an annual review of the Umlt calculation. In response to questions from CouncUmember Chang, the Administrative Services Director explained several items listed In the "Calculation of Proceeds of Taxes" report. including homeowners' exemption and sale of property. It was MOVED by CouncUmember Chang, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5868 be and It Is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councllmembers Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich. Yoong and LojesJd None None CITY MANAGER At the June 20, 1995 City CouncU meeting. the City CouncU directed staff to schedule Interviews for the following applicants for Planning Commission: Eric HeikkUa. WUllam Marcussen and John Sleeter. Subsequent to the June 20 meetIng. staff was Informed that Erick Heikkila Is not a U. S. citizen and is. therefore. unable to serve on a City board or commission. Both Mr. Marcussen and Mr. Sleeter have expressed iheir desire to be interviewed, and are able to attend the July 18 City Council meetIng. On June 26, 1995, CouncUmember Chang submitted a citizen service resume for Cheung T sing Chang and is requesting that City CouncU interview him. Because Mr. Chang has only lived In the CIty for four years, has no prior community Involvement and had faUed to complete the resume submitted. Mayor Lojeskl called for a vote of the Council with regard to the scheduling of an Interview with Mr. Chang: .. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmember Chang CouncUmembers Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojesld None Following roll call vote, Mayor Lojeskl noted that Council wUI conduct the Interviews for John Sleeter and William Marcussen on July 18 at 6:00 p. m. and 6:30 p. m. respectively. 9 7/11/95 lOb. APPOINT- MENTS SR. CIT.COMSN. (Minor) & ARC. BEAUT. COMSN. (Brewer) (APPROVED) 01/1,)-',,") OI.;lO-'''J lOC. REPORT OF STATUS OF UBRARY FOUNDATION 07,3 0 ..70 37:0197 It was MOVED by CouneUmember Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vole as followa to APPOINT Nancy Minor to the SenIor Citizens' Commission for a full two year term ending June 30, 1997. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeskl None None It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as fo/lowa to APPOINT Gary Brewer to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four term ending June 30, 1999. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouneUmembers Chang, Kuhn. Ulrich, Young and Lojeskl None None . . Consldenltlon of the report on the status of the effOl1S of the Ubrary Foundation. When the CouneR adopted the 1995-97 Work Program, under the category of RscaJ ResponslbUlty, they requested that the Ubrary Foundation submit to them, on a quarterly basis, repons on the activities of the Foundation relative to the Ubrary Expanslon/Renovation Project. This request was to ensure that the Coune. and the community at large were aware of the fund raising actlvllles relative to the fumlshlngs, fixtures and equipment not Included In the renovation project budget The City CouncI has received a document from the Ubrary Foundation which provtdes Information on the Ubrary project. and a mission statement for the Foundation Qncludlng By-Laws). The document also provides a financial and development chapter and Issues relative to officers of the Foundallon. Jesse Vanlandlnaham, 460 Harvard Drive, President of the Ubrary Foundation presented a comprehensive report on the organization and the activities of the Foundation thus far. Mr. Vanlandingham stated, In part, that experts In the ftek:t of fund raising found that people wUI give to a tax_empt foundation, but wUI not give to a city, county, state or federal government because their donation wRI end up In the general fund. Also, people wUI not give to a foundation when most of the money goes for expenses. The Arcadia Public Ubrary Foundation wlII be a 100% volunteer foundation: there will be no paid staff. The Foundation was formed In February, and has obtained IRS tax_empt status while waiting for the approval of the funding of the expansion and renovation project. With this done a little more than slxty days ago, they have now elected a Board of Directors. They hired one of the best, If not the best, professlonal experleneed fund raiser In the field, who wUI be the foundation's consultant. His assistance wUI be donated free of charge to the Foundation. They are In the middle of producing a brochure, and a professional graphics person Is doing the writing and graphics, and his talents are also donated free of charge. On Thursday. August 24, 1995 the Foundation will sponsor the Chamber of Commerce mixer, and the caters, Simply Unique Caterlng, Peacock Cafe at the Arboretum wUI cater the hors d'oeuvres free. The Foundation has over $15,000 In the bank, and an additional $49,000 In pledges; two grant requests to two foundallons for over $100.000; and a planned giving bequest for between $40,000 and $50,000. In addition to the Board of Directors of the Foundation and the Board of Trustees to the Ubrary. a number of other volunteers have joined. Mr. Vanlandingham also described the proposed Foundation sign to be constructed for the Ubrary property, and to be placed adjacent to the City project sign at the northeast I .. I 10 7/11/95 I I I -.,:: 37:0198 comer 01 Duarte Road and Santa Anila. The sign Is Intended to make the citizenry aware of the need for funds by the Foundation. Mr. Vanlandingham said to fNery citizen of Arcadia - volunteer your services and your time; get a pledge card; make a commitment, gift or pledge; and ask a friend or co-worker to do the same. If we do this, we wUI have a library unequaled In Southern Califomla and the State. Considerable dlscusslon ensued between the CouneUmembers, Mr. Vanlandingham, and Ubrarlan, Kent Ross, and Assistant City Manager/Fire Chief /Ubrary Renovation Coordinator Gerald Gardner regarding the renovation, as well as the fund raising efforts and the Inter- action between the CouneU/CIty Staff/Ubrary Staff and the Ubrary Foundation, as well as estimated cost 01 the required computers. Mayor Lojeskl expressed concern that all equipment purchaslng be handled through the City Purchasing Agent In accordance with all CIty requirements and speclflcatlons. CouneUmemberYoung discussed the Foundation's positJon on accepting non-monetary gifts, I. e., furniture, piano, etc., and felt that, In general, .. such donstJons should not be encouraged. The City Council RECEIVED and FILED the Arcadia Public Ubrary Foundation's Report and scheduled a study session with Mr. Vanlandingham and the Ubrary Foundation Board of Directors at 5:30"p. m, August 1, 1995, for further discussion of the fund raising activities for the library. lad. CITY AI the June 20, 1995 Coune. meeting, the City Coune. directed staff to establish CHARTER a procedure to approach potential revisions to the Arcadia City Charter. Based on the age REVISION ". of the current Charter. the City CouneU has recognized the need to review the Charter for COMMITTEE updating In view 01 current finanelal and legal concerns. Input has been received by staff. (Resolution & and various CIty officials Including CouneY persons with regard to possible revisions. The AppoIntments) Council expressed Interest In formalizing a Charter revision process through an'advlsory committee' which would consider possible revisions to submit to the electorate as required 01' dO - 16 to amend the Charter. Its membership, mission and time schedule were prescribed by the CouneY. and an October 15 deadline for Charter amendment recommectnatlons set In order to place Charter Revisions on the ballot for the AprU. 1996 Municipal election. Counel action on the Charter revisions would be necessary by January 12. 1996. Accordingly, the work of the Commission should be completed In time for adequate CouneU review. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5867: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CAUFORNIA ESTABUSHING AN ADVISORY CITY CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE". RESOLUTION NO. 5867 (ADOPTED) ()/~()_ 16 It was MOVED by CouneUmember Chang, seconded by CouneUmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5867 be and It Is hereby ADOPTED. , AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouneUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich. Young and Lojeskl None None The Mayor then called for appointments to the MvIsory Charter Revision Committee and the Coune. was polled as follows: 11 7/11/95 012<, .16 11. 37:0199 CouncUmember Chang - Edward Huang (Subject to review 01 the City Charter by the City Attorney because Dr. Huang Is presently a Planning Commlssloner.) Mayor Pro tem Kuhn - Jim Helms CouncUmember Ulrich. Vince Foley CouncUrnember Young - Bob Hatblcht Mayor Lojeskl - Craig Lucas Mayor Lojesld requested that the Charter Revision Committee submit a status report to Councll from time to time. CITY ATTORNEY ,-" I lla. FRIEND OF Report and recommendation to support a Friend 01 the Court brief supporting the position " THE COURT of the City 01 Glendale In the case 01 Loderv. City of Glendale before the California Supreme BRIEF CITY Court on the Issue 01 pre-employment applicant drug testing. OF GLENDALE (APPROVED) It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn, seconded by CouncUmember Ulrich and CARRIED ~ on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE City 01 Arcadia support for the Friend 01 the Court 10 (, 0 . .;1. ~ brief to be fUed In the pending California Supr8me Court case 01 Loder v. City of Glendale, and DIRECT the City Attorney to communicate this authortzatlon to the appropriate parties. 12. Ollr) _ -!::; 12a. 12b. 12c. 12d. LOJESKI (In Memory of WRllam Klrkhuff Rasmussen) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojesld None None CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced a closed session at the conclusion 01 this meeting: Pursuant to Govemment Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the personal Injury case 01 M. R. Taylor v. City 01 Arcadia. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding City of EI Monte va. Rodeffer and City of Arcadia. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the Workers' Compensation case 01 Eugene Perry VB. City of Arcadia. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54975.6 for conference with labor negotiators. Dan CassIdy end/or Gary Rogers, regardIng the Arcadia Flreflghters' Association, the Arcadia Police Relief Association, AFSCME. Teamsters 911 and Management Employees Mayor Lojeskl adjoumed the meeting 'In memory of a friend, William K1rkhuff Rasmussen. Many of you may have known Bill's wife, Glenna, who for many, many years taught In the Arcadia School District WRliam Klrkhuff Rasmussen, Attorney and a resident 01 Arcadia since 1953, passed away June 22, 1995 of cancer. He was born in Provo, Utah. December 5, 1920. After graduating from Brigham Young University, he joined the Navy Air Corps 12 7/11/95 I .. I I I I ADJOURN- MENT (July 18,1995 6:00 p.m.) ATTEST: 37:0200 during World War II. When the war ended, he attended Stanford University where he received his law degree In 1947. He pracllced law for lorty-four years as a Los Angelas County Public Defender, In private practice, and on the Federal Indigent Panel. A long term member of the Santa Anita Private Turf Oub, he was an avid reader and loved to study history, and enjoyed traveling. He was a beloved husband, father and a special grandfather. He Is survived by his wife of fifty-two years of marriage Glenna; two sisters, Crystal Price of Redlands and Gloria Asher of Salt Lake City. three sons, Curt Glenn of Provo, Utah; Thomas WUllam of Los Angeles; and Scott David of Pasadena; and a daughter. Polly Ann Oldman of Monrovia; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, June 27 at 2:00 p. m. at the Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd In Arcadia. In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made In Bill's name to the Hospice of East San Gabriel Valley, 820 North Phillips Avenue, West CovIna. CA 91791. Again I would like to adjoum tonight's meeting In memory of William K1rkhoff Rasmussen. Arcadia, again, has lost a flne citizen and outstanding contributor to our fine City.' At 11:05 p. m. the City CouncU ADJOURNED to 6:00 p. m., Tuesday, July 18, 1995 In the City -- Hail Courd Chambers lor a regular meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any closed session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters and evaluation of properties. City of Arcadia J Alford, ~ 13 7/11/95