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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 1, 1995
The CIly CouncU and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met In a regular meeting at 7:00
p. m" Tuesday, August 1,1995 In the Arcadia CIly Hall Council Chambers
INVOCATION ChaplaJn Brenda Peterson, Arcadia Methodist Hospital
PLEDGE OF Lynne Eodlce, Arcadia Managing editor, Sierra Madre News
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL PRESENT: CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojesld
ABSENT: None '
On MOTION by CouncUmember Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and CARRIED,
CouncUmember Ulrich was EXCUSED.
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PRESENTATIONS
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DR.HAROLD
WARD
Mayor Lojeskl presented the Mayor's Certificate, of Commendation to Dr,
Harok:l Ward for outstanding achievement In that he was the winner of the TransPacific
Race, sailing from Los Angeles to Honolulu. At. Mayor Lojeskl's request. Dr. Ward described
the difficulties encountered just prior to the end of the race when a breakdown occurred
resulting In the lost of the mast. However, they managed to jerry-rig sails, and In spite of
this setback, won the race. Mayor Lojeskl stated that all 50,000 Arcadians are proud of Dr,
Ward and his achievement.
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PETER DAlLY
(Sister CIly
Comsn,)
On behalf of the CIly CouncD. Mayor Lojesld presented a CIly plaque for distinguished
seIVice from 1987 to 1995 to Peter DaDy, outgoing Sister CIly Commissioner, and recounted
some of Mr. DaUey's achievements during his tenure as a Commissioner.
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ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW COMMISSION MEMBERS
The CIly Clerk administered the oath of office to Incoming Commissioners Gary 0, Brewer,
Arcadia Beautiful Commission; John W. Sleeter, Planning Commission; and Nancy 1.4, Miner,
Senior Citizens' Commission. Mayor Pro tem Kuhn and Counclimember Chang presented
City credentials and CIly pins to the new Commissioners and welcomed them to the CIly
famUy.
OATH OF
OFFICE
(Gary D.
Brewer,John
W,Sleeter,
Nancy M.
Miner)
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ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
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PUBUC
HEARING
WEED
ABATEMENT
CHGS.ON
PRIV,PROP.
(1994-:95
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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 CouncDmember Chang, seconded by CouncDmember Young
and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutlons be read by title only and that the reading In
full be WAIVED.
PUBUC HEARING
Consideration of weed abatement charges to affected private property owners within the
CIly of Arcadia. On February 7, 1995, the annual weed abatement program on private
property began with the adoption 01 ResolutJon No. 5835. This Resolution declared that
certain properties contained weeds. brush, rubblsh and/or like material, and that they are
a public nuisance. This Resolution also set fanh the CouncU's Intention to provide for the
abatement 01 the properties listed If the property owners did not clear their own properties.
Subsequently, a public hearing was held on February 21, 1995. At the conclusion 01 the
hearing, Councl directed the County AgricultUral CommIssioner to abate the weeds and/or
such on the listed properties. On JulV 17 01 this year, the Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner submitted a list. which the CouncDmembers have, 01 those properties within
the CIty upon which the County abated the weeds. The addresses 01 the properties have
been Inserted. Of the thirty-five (35) properties listed. fourtll6ll (14) properties Incurred a
charge 01 $25.39 each. This amount was levied as a County charge for Inspection of the
property, only, Each property on the list has been posted and noticed of the public hearing
this date, which was scheduled to hear objections, If any, to the charges for abatement or
Inspection. In response to a question from Mayor Lojeskl, Chester Olsen, County
Agricuilural Commissioner's OffIce. replied that the $25.39 charge -was levied basically as
an InspectJon charge. Either the property owner cleared the property or, for some reason,
they were not In violation of the Fire Code.
Mayor LoJeskl declared the public hearing to be OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by CouncDmember
Chang, seconded by CouncUmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncDmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl
None
CouncUmember Ulrich
It was MOVED by CouncDmember Young, seconded by CouncUmember Chang and
CARRIED on roll call vOle as follows to CONFIRM the list as submitted and DIRECT that the
County Auditor be Instructed to enter the amounts of the assessments against the respective
parcels 01 land as they appear on the current assessment roll.
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APPROVAL
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl
None
CouncUmember Ulrich
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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PRESENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl
ABSENT: Agency Member Ulrich
On MOTION by Agency Member Kuhn, seconded by Agency Member Chang and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows, Agency Member Ulrich was EXCUSED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl
None
Agency Member Ulrich
On MOTION by Agency Member Young, seconded by Agency Member Kuhn and CARRIED
on roll can vote as follows, the minutes of the July 11 and July 18, 1995 regular meetings
and July 19,1995 adjourned regular meeting were APPROVED.
AYES:
NOeS:
ABSENT:
Agency Members <;hang, Kuhn. Young and Lojeskl
None
Agency Member Ulrich
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DOWNTOWN On March 7, 1995 the City CouncU and Redevelopment Agency approved the Downtown
2000 2000 Streetscape and Public Improvement Project. This project will result In substantial
URBAN public Improvements being made on Huntington Drive from Santa Clara to Fifth Avenue and
DESIGN First Avenue from Wheeler to Callfomla. These Improvements are scheduled for completion
GUIDEUNES by the end of 1995. and are the first phase of a larger progra,,! to revitalize downtown
(Urban Arcadia. The second phase of the effort Includes developing a commercial facade
Design rehabUltatlon program providing Incentives to attract new and retain exJstlng downtown
Studio) buslnesses. creating a marketing program, developing promotional events. and Instttutlng
(APPROVED) an accessway acquisition program. The August 1. 1995 staff report represents the beginning
06 r:, fJ,j" of this second phase of the downtown revitalization effort. To complete the work on this
(} Q -' :..> activity, Urban Design Studio (UDS) wUl be meeting with CIty staff, the downtown merchants.
PAlj.) C 7. J Planning Commission and CouncU to pull together the Images of what the downtown
should be. The total cost for this project wtth meetings and contingencies Is $29,110. and
that amount was placed within this year's Agency Operating Budget
Staff recommended that the Agency approve a contract with Urban Deslgn Studio (UDS)
for development of downtown design criteria. These guidelines would define standards for
land uses, lot size, parking, archttectural elements, landscaping, slgnage, color. and
materials for use In the downtown. Other elements of the Downtown 2000 program
(accessway acquisttlon, marketing. promotions) will be brought to the Agency for
consideration at a future meeting. Addttlonal detaUs are set forth In the August 1, 1995 staff
report.
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LOJESKI
(Hazardous
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In response to a question from Member Young, the executive Director responded that
Arcadia does not have a historic theme; UDS w~1 develop a concept or a palate 01 Ideas I
that might be acceptable. It may not be a classic style, but w~1 be a concept 01 colors and
materials that relate together harmoniously. In reply to a question from Chairman Lojeskl.
the executive DIrector responded that the project tlme span wHI tentatively be six months
from August 1 st to being placed before the Commission and Cound for adoption. Some
parts will be completed at earlier dates. Staff has viewed the developments In which this
company has partlclpaled In other nearby areas. In response 10 a question from Member
Chang, staff replied that, with regard 10 the aclual cost 01 the Implementation 01 the second
phase, we have to complete lhe design guidelines, to develop what needs 10 be worked on.
after which a funding program with the merchants will be established to begin the actual
work. Funds are available to begin the multi-year program.
It was MOVED by Agency Member Kuhn, seconded by Agency Member Chang and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE a contract with Urban DesIgn Sludlo In
an amount not to exceed $29,110 ($26,460 plus 10% contingency) and AUTHORIZE the
executive Director to execute the contract subject to approval as to form by the Agency
Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskt
None
Agency Member Ulrlch
The meeting ADJOURNED to August 15, 1995 at 7:00 p,m.
ClTY COUNCIL RECONVENED
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Edward J. Barrett, 596 L West Huntington Drive, stated, In part, that he Is present 10
complain about throw-away material received at his condominium. This Is a 90 und
condominium and the throw-aways amOunt to a considerable nuisance. Sometimes !he
Condominium Association has had to hire someone to clear up the mess. The address is
on the IlOIW1lstrlbutlon list, so distributors are not paylng attention to this list. He wOUld 'ilee
to see the City Increase the flnes to these businesses. Also, on trash day, the trash bins
are left on the street by Newco for 5,5 hours. Scavengers come by and go through the
bins. There Is limited parking so this Is a great Inconvenience, and In the event 01 a fire.
the trucks would not be able to get through if residents park In the driveway whUe !he trash
bins are In the street. The trash containers are dirty and some are ragged looking.
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MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFAClALS
Mayor Lojeskt announced the time and locallon of an up.comlng L A County Oepattmenr
01 Public Works and Sanitation District hazardous waste round-up - August 5, 1995. Arroyo
High School, EI Monte.,
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LOJESKI Mayor Lojeski announced there wUI be a public scoping meeting on Wednesday, August
(Santa 9, 1995 at 7:00 p,m,at the Community Center, for an environmental impact report to be
Anita prepared for the proposed Santa Anita Entertainment Center, The public is invtted to attend,
Entertainment The proposed project is to develop 1,5 mUlion square feet of new commercial and
Center - - "" entertainment uses which may include multi-screen movie theaters, restaurants,
Scoping specialty shops, hotel, offices, entertainment and retail uses on a 125 acre portion of the
Meeting) Santa Anita Race Track property at 285 West Huntington Drive, which is currently used for
race track parking, This is an application by Santa Anita Race Track, not by the City of
Arcadia, Comments may be submitted in writing to the City of Arcadia Development
Services Department; Community Development Division,
YOUNG Councllmember Young requested that the hazardous waste collection announcement be
(Sanitation on cable TV the rest of this week, Residents can always call the Sanitation District for
Dist,Ocean irnormatlon on other round-up locations and dates, Also, the Sanitation District has ocean
Insp,Trips) Inspection trips, and there is stUI room on the August 5 and August 26 trips, The vessels
Illave from San Pedro at 8:00 a, m, returning at noon, These are very interesting trips,
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KUHN ";; J'- Mayor Pro tem Kuhn stated, in part, that she is scheduled to go on the August 5 ocean
(LA. Co, inspection trip, In follow-up to the letter from the L A. County Parks & Recreation
Park Rec, Department, to Supervisor Antonovich, regarding the Arcadia Softball League at the County
Faciltties Park, apparently County effectively closed tt down because of budget problems, Apparently
Closure) otHer County recreational programs will not be able to continue, She is concemed that this
action will have a significant impact on Arcadia's recreational faciltties,
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LOJESKI N;, ' Mayor Lojeski stated that these are County run programs that may be closed; not the City's
(LA, Co, recreational programs, He agrees that, because of the County's action, Arcadia's programs
Park - Rec, ViUI undoubtedly see Increased enrollment. Possibly addttlonal programs will have to be
Programs added, The City Manager stated that he and the Recreation Director are working wtth the
Closure) County Supervisor's OffIce and Recreation Department to keep up with County's actions
in this regard,
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YOUNG Councilmember Young responded that tt is her understanding that the Foundation has taken
(Arboretum) over the operation of the Arboretum, and they plan to generate enough money to continue,
CHANG
(House Rep,
Corrective
Legislation)
Councilmember Chang stated that a letter has been received from Congressman David
Dreier to the effect that on June 20, 1995, the House of Representatives enacted a special
procedure to facDitate the establishment of Corrections Day, This will be on the second and
fourth Tuesday of every month during which the House wOI expedtte passage of corrective
legislation to address specific problems wtth federal rules. regulations, state terrttoriallaws,
and court decisions which are ambiguous, arbttrary or ludicrous or impose a severe financial
burden on Americans, To assist in identifying potential correction mllasures, and direct such
measures through the legislative process, the Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich,
appointed a bipartisan advisory committee, The best source of corrections Ideas will come
from State and local govemment officials, This Is a mechanism that allows us to look at the
most egregious existing mandates that should be repealed, and the Correction Days will
help to accomplish this, CouncDmember Chang suggested that residents contact him
regarding any unreasonable laws so that he may relate them to Congressman Dreier, or the
residents may relate them direcdy to Congressman Dreier,
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Up-coming
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SENIOR
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CONTRACT
(Meals for
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Mayor Lojeski announced some up-coming events including the Annual Senior CttiZens'
Volunteer Luncheon at the Community Center; the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Mixer
to be held at the Arcadia Public Ubrary on Thursday, August 24, This wUf give cttiZens an
opportunity to see what Is going on at the Ubrary, as well as to provide an opportunity to
talk with Mr, Vanlandingham concerning the Arcadia Public Ubrary Foundation; the official
ground breaking ceremony for the Orange Grove Avenue improvements which will be held
at the Baldwin Avenue resefVoir on Friday, August 25th,
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CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED minutes of the July 11 and July 18, 1995 regular meetings and July 19, 1995
adjourned regular meeting,
AUTHORIZED staff to renew the existing contract with the Arcadia Unified School District
to provide meals for senior citizens at the Arcadia Community Center,
In response to questions from Coundmembers, staff said that the meals program at the
Community Center averages 30 meals a day for seniors, Mayor Young suggested that
utensils of heavier plastic be obtained to solve the problem of the lighter weight
utensUs breaking whUe being used to cut food, The Recreation Director replied to a
question from CouncUmember Chang that. although at the beginning of the program, they
did not average 30 meals a day (30 meals Is the minimum number supplied by the School
District); at this point In time, there Is no problem In achieving that average,
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THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER
YOUNG SECONDED BV MAVOR PRO TEM KUHN AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE
AS FOLLOWS:
AVES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councnmembers Chang, Kuhn, Voung and Lojeski
None
CouncUmember Ulrich
CITY MANAGER
This report and recommendation regarding the proposed trip to Taiwan by Police Chief
Garner was placed before the CIty CouncJ so that CouncQ could define CIty policy regarding
traVel outside the country by appointed officials, As part of the budget procedure, the City
Manager reviews and authorizes expenditures of funds for travel by City employees, Trips
are always within the continental United States. and are carefully reviewed before they are
approved, Recently a request was recelved for Police Chief Gamer to travel to Taiwan to
confer with his counterparts. Given that this Is not a budgeted trip; It is out of the country;
and it has been proposed that donations be solicited to pay for the trip, this matter was
placed before the City Counc" to evaluate: 1) whether or not Counc" chOoses to authorize
appointed City officials to travel out of the country on City business; 2) how would CouncU
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prefer that the trip be funded; and 3) whether 01 not Councl wantS to authorize that CIty.
otllclals be paid tor thelr time whUe traveling. It was noted that an Arcadia Police
Department detectllle would accompany Chief Gamer to Talwan.
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There are three main purposes for vlsttlng Taiwan: 1) Networking - the Police Department
feels that tt needs contacts within the Taiwan law enfOlcemant community to identify illegal
activities and suspects which Impact local events; 2) Education - the Peace OffIcers'
Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) views the proposed trip as a potential 'exemplary project'
and would credit each sworn person attending with training hours. P,O.S.T, recognizes
the need fOl California law enforcement to update Itself with regard to Chinese immigration
and the challenges tt presents to communlty-orlanted policing. P.O,S,T. anticipates that the
Police Chief would write a thesis describing the Impacts of Chinese Immigration on California
law enforcement. and suggesting methodologies fOl serving our Impacted communttles more
effectively. 3) Symbolic Commitment. an offlclal visit to Taiwan Is a sign of good faith
to our ChInese residents that they are valued and respected. This visit wUl symbolize otllclal
acceptance of the local Chinese population as a legitimate part of the community.
It Is proposed that the police chiefs of several other San Gabriel Valley cttles would attend
as a group, accompanied by selected officers from a few agencies. T entatJvely, the trip
would take place the third week of October, 1995. Donations for travel expenses are being
accepted by the local Chinese associations; these funds then to be collected by the
Taiwanese govemment, who would sponsor the trip. Hotels and meals would be provided
by the Republic of Taiwan.
In the August 1, 1995 staff report the City Attorney addressed the legallssuas: 1) The
proposed trip Is consistent with a public purpose. Accordingly, maintenance 01 the Chiefs
on-pay statue tor this work-related trip Is legal. 2) Private funding would constttute gifts that
are reportable pursuant to the Political Reform Act and regulations of the Fair Political
Prectlces Commission (FPPC). Private donatlons would be subject to the gift limitation of
$280 per donOl. The Fundlng-Oonor-Umltatlon Issues wouJd have to be handled In a
manner consistent with FPPC requirements. The only expense to the City would be one
week's OlHluty time for the Pollee Chief and the asslgned detectllle.
Pollee Chief Ron Gamer reviewed the proposal and defined the o~lectllles In considerable
detail. In his opinion, this Is a worthwhile endeavOl. He defined the proposal as travel of
a small group 01 San Gabriel Valley law enforcement officials to visit Talwari fOl the purpose
of establishing police liaisons and studying the Impacts of AsIan culture on police services
and demonstrating coIlectIIIe respect and concern for the growing Asian community In the
San Gabriel Valley. This Is a legitimate opportunity to establish ties with a foreign pollee
agencywhlch can assist the Arcadia Police Department significantly In Its efforts to malntsln
a sefe environment In Arcadia. It Is a P,O,S,T. approved study of Police Department ability
to provide police seMces In a repldly changing demographic environment. It Is an honest
effoo to understand and relate to the Asian element In our community. Chief Gamer
believes that It Is Important to do this, and that It serves a legitimate government Interest
as well as the long-term best Interest of the City. He believes that Asian crime In the
community Is under reported because there Is no bond of trust with the Police Department
by the Asian community.
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Arcadia Reserve Pollee OffIcer Emmanuel Chan. a twenty year veteran of the reserve
program and liaison officer to the AsIan community stated, In part, that It Is his opinion that
this personal visit would promote understanding. Exchange of Ideas can create a more
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advantageous sltuatlon for both the Taiwan police force as well as Arcadia's because of
Immigrants coming to this COUntry and having problems for law enforcement. In his opinion, I
It will enhance sensitivity on both sides. create good wUI. give a better undlll1ltandlng of the
Taiwanese culture and minimize a lot of unnecessary dlfflcultles.
ConsIderable discussion ensued among CouncUIl1Ql1lbers. CouncUmember Young stated
that she has had telephone calls from two Asian residents who thought the money could
be better spent by the Pollee OepartrT18nt working here In Arcadia with the Asian community,
assuring them of protection from Aslan gangs. CouncUmember Chang said he planned to
accompany the group as translator, medical consultant, ete. He Ia very enthusiastic about
this proposal and feels that It Is Important that the Arcadia Police Chief establish some
rapport with hla counterparts In Taiwan. He stated there are two local AsIan groups that
would be Interested In funding the trip -the Arcadia AmerIcan Chinese Association and the
Arcadia Chinese Association, with the expenses In Taiwan supported by the Taiwanese
government, so no taxpayer funds would be spent. Mayor Pro tem Kuhn expressed
concern that there Ia no formal agenda; she would like to know who Ia committed to go,
I. e" just Arcadia pollee, other police personnel, City officials, and If so, which ones. Also
she has a concern with private citizens paying for trips out of the country for appointed
officials. If the benefits are there, she would prefer to consider the trip as a budgeted Item,
so that there Is control, accountabUity, and elimination of any perception of Impropriety.
Mayor Lojesld noted that he has the same concerns. He would have to justify the trip as
a benefit for all 50,000 Arcadia residents, not lust for a small percentage of residents. Mayor
Lojesld Inquired If Chief Gamer felt Arcadia would be a safer place as a result of this trip.
Chief Gamer responded that he would like to think so, but couldn't guarantee It.
CouncUrnember Young noted that there Ia a large Italian population In the City and Councl
has to first decide If It wishes to make a decision to allow trips out of the country because I
there could be other requests for travel to Italy or other countries for the same reasons.
Mayor Lojeskl felt that such trips should be evaluated on a case by case basis. However,
he Is not In favor of expending City funds for this purpose, particularly In light of the City's
present financial condition. CouncUmember Young felt that donations can lead to a political
aspect, and this should not be a political trip.
It was MOVED by CouncUmember Young, seconded by CouncUmember Chang that the
proposed vlslt to Taiwan be APPROVED, provided the trip Is consistent with the Fair
Political Practices Commission guidelines and legal requirements.
Mayor Lojeskl said he would prefer that there be a contingency on the vlslt that If this Is a
benefit for Arcadia, he would like to see It also be a benefit for the neighboring communities.
Crime does not have any boundaries. Chief Gamer has stated that four other police chiefs
have been Invited. Mayor Lojeskl said the trip should only happen If a group goes.
CouncUrnember Young and Mayor Pro tem Kuhn agreed. CouncUmember Chang felt that
It would be unfair to contingent Chief Gamer's travel to Taiwan upon group participation.
CouncUrnember Young added en addendum to her MOTION that the trip be composed of
a group of police chiefs from nearby cities. CouncUmember Chang did not think this to
be reasonable. Mayor Lo/eskl suggested an addendum to the MOTION regarding
endorsement of the trip by the Taiwanese government. The City Manager suggested the
requirement of a formal written Invitation from the Taiwanese government, including
providing hotels and meals. CouncUmember Chang suggested a provision that sufficient
donated funds are avaUable,
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COUNClLMEMBER YOUNG WITHDREW HER MOTION. COUNClLMEMBER CHANG
WITHDREW THE SECOND.
II was MOVED by CouncUmember Chang thaI !he CIty CounclI APPROVE !he proposed vlslt
to T aJwan by the Police Chief and one of his officers provlded the trip has sufflclent funding
through donallons, and provided the trip Is conslstent with the Fair Political Practices
Commlsslon guidelines and their legal requirements.
THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
CouncUmember Young would stUlllke to see a group go on such a trip. Mayor LoJesld
would like to see a fonnallnvltatJon from the Taiwanese government, with delaUs of funding
for hotels and meals. Mayor Pro tern Kuhn felt thaI CouncIls pulling "!he cart before !he
horse". If there Is an offIclallnvltatJon, an official agenda with an official group, then Council
wUI know what they are approvlng. She would like to be sure lhat the maximum benefllls
going to be gained from such a lrip.
MOTION TO
CONTINUE,
ITEM lOa
TO 9-5-95
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It was the consensus of CouncUmembere Kuhn, Lojeskl and Young that a great deal of
additJonallnformatlon Is required, Including recommendations from the City Attorney with
regard to the FPPC requirements and regulallone.
It was MOVED by CouncUmember Young, seconded by Mayor Pro lem Kuhn and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to CONTINUE the matter of lravel to Taiwan by Police Chief
Gamer to the September 5, 1995 CouncU meeting, subject to staffs accumulation of the
requested additional Information.
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ABSENT:
CouncUrnembere Chang, Kuhn, Young and Lojeskl
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CouncUmember Ulrich
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CITIZEN Report and discussion on the 1995 Satisfaction Survey Report.
SATISFACTION
SURVEY RPT. It was lhe consensus of the CouncU to CONTINUE this item to the August IS, 1995 Council
(CONTINUED meeting, slnce CouncUmember Ulrich Initiated this discussion and requested that he be able
TO 8/15/95) to partlclpale.
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CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION The City presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5874: "A RESOLUTION OF THE NO,
5874 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA NOMINATING COUNCIL MEMBER MARY
(ADOPTED) YOUNG TO REPRESENT CITIES WITH WATER PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE
SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER aUAUTY AUTHORITY".
II was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Kuhn, seconded by CouncUrnember Young and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that l'IesolutJon No. 5874 be and it Is hereby ADOPTED,
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CLOSED
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ADJOURN-
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Counclmember8 Chang, Kuhn and Young
Mayor Lojeskl (To be consistent with his former vote.)
CouneYmember Ulrich
CLOSED SESSION
The CIty Attorney announced that Councl wUl enter a Closed Sesslon pursuant to
Government Code SectIon 54975.6 for conference with labor negotiators. Dan Cassldy
ard/or Gary Roberts. regarding the Arcadia Areflghters' Association, the Arcadia Police
Relief Association, AFSCME, Teamsters 911 and Management Employees.
At 9:02 p.m. the CIty CouncU ENTERED the CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED the regular
meeting at 9:20 p. m. and ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., Tuesday, August 15, 1995 In the City
Hall CouneR Cliambers for a regular meeting to conduct the business of the City CouneY
ard the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ard any closed session necessary to discuss
personnel, litigation metters ard evaluation of properties. .
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