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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 15, 1995
The City CouneU and the Arcadia Redevelopment Ageney met In a regular meeting at 7:00
p.m., Tuesday, August 15, 1995 in the Arcadia City Hall CouneU Chambers.
PLEDGE OF Arcadia Police Chief Ronnie Gamer
ALlEGIANCE
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
ABSENT:
1.
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ARTHUR
J. FRY
lb.
ROBERTA
WHITE
(City
Employee)
CouneUmembers Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich and Young
Mayor Lojeski
On MOTION by CouneDmember Young, seconded by CouneDmember Chang
and CARRIED, Mayor Lojeskl was EXCUSED.
PRESENTATIONS
On behalf of the Mayor and City CouneU, the Arcadia Pollee Department and the citizens
of Arcadia, Mayor Pro ten Kuhn presented the Mayor'S Certificate of SeIvlce to the
Community to Arthur J. Fry for his twenty years of volunteer service on the Police AdvIsory
CouneU of Car Oubs. The Arcadia Police Explorer Post Is actively Involved In the police
safety run which comes under the umbrella of the Counci of Car Oubs. Mayor Pro tem
Kuhn expressed appreciation for the time and talent Mr. Fry has given for the betterment
of the youth of the community.
On behalf of the Mayor and City CouneD, Mayor Pro tem Kuhn presented the Mayor's
Certificate for Outstanding Achievement 10 Roberta White, Arcadia's AssIstant Director of
Recreation, Roberta White was recendy presented the Helen I. Pontius National Award of
Merit by the Women in leisure Services at their Annual Meeting in Long Beach. The award
Is given annuaUy to a member who exemplifies organizational goals of bringing women
together who are professionally employed In the field of recreation and who promote high
standards and stimulate Interest In the profession. The award also requires service wtth
other professlonal and volunteer organizations, In addition to selVing on WlLS Boards at
both the national and chapter level. Roberta volunteers extensively at her church In
Pasadena, assists several Arcadia organizations, and Is active In the California Parl<s and
Recreation Society. Mrs. White holds a B. A. Degree In Recreation Administration frorn
CalState Long Beach, and has been with the City of Arcadia for twenty-seven years,
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JAMES
HANRAHAN
(Parking Dlsl.
Comsn.)
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3.
ORD.& RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
4.
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On behalf of the Mayor and City CouncU, Mayor Pro tem Kuhn presented a plaque to
outgoing Commissioner James Hanrahan for distinguished &efVice on the Parking District
Commission from 1987 to 1995.
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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 CouncUmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Ulrich and
CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading In full
be WAIVED.
PUBUC HEARINGS
4a.
PUBUC ConsIderation of Resolution No. 5872 establishing fees for BuDding and Fire Code Appeals,
HEARING Appeals of Tille 24 Handicap Accessibility and fees for appeals on Orders to Abate.
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APPEALS - On January 17, 1995, the CIty Council adopted Ordinance No. 2028, establishing a Building
BLDG.& FIRE Code Appeals Board and Fire Code Appeals Board. Section 8040.3 of the Arcadia Municipal
CODE,HANDI, Code relating to filing of building code appeals and Section 3116.2 relating to fire code
CAP ACCESSI, appeals state: "Before accepting for filing any appeal, the City shall, for the purpose of
BIUTY & defraying the expenditures incidental to the proceedings described herein, charge and
ORDERS TO collect an appeal fee In accordance with the applicable schedule adopted by resolution of
ABATE the CIty Council".
(APPROVED)
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On September 6, 1994, the CIty CouncIl adopted Resolution No. 5814 creating the Handicap
Accessibility Appeals Board. Said resolution does not establish an appeal fee. In order to
recover the cost 01 the appeal procedure, staff recommended thet Section 4 of Resolution
No. 5814 be amended to read In part, "Before accepting for filing any appeal, the City shall,
for the purpose 01 defraying the expenditures Incidental to the proceedings described
herein, charge and collect an appeal fee in accordance with the applicable fee schedule
adopted by resolution of the City Council, Thereafter, the Appeals Board shall set a time
and place lor hearing the appeal and all persons Interested shall be heard. The Secretary
eh8II give the applicant at least ten (10) days notice 01 hearing"
In September, 1989, Section 9406.2 01 the Property Maintenance Code was adopted, setting
forth appeal procedures for Notices to Abate VIolation. Said section states In part: "Such
appeal shall be In writing, shall Include payment 01 a filing fee In the amount established by
resolution 01 the CIty Council.... Such a fee halll18ller been established.
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The Development Services Department recommended establishing appeal fees In the
amount at $500.00 for appeals to the Building and Fire Code Appeals Board, the Handicap
Accessibility Appeals Board and appeals on Property Maintenance Orders to Abate.
RESOLUTION The Community Development Administrator presented and read the title at Resolution No.
NO. 5872 5872: .A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA
(ADOPTED) ESTABUSHING FEES FOR BUILDING AND FIRE CODE APPEALS AND PROPERTY
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Mayor Pro tem Kuhn declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by CouncUmember
Chang seconded by CouncUmember Young and CARRiED.
It was MOVED by CouncUmember Young, seconded by CouncUmember Ulrich and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5872 be and It is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncUmembers Chang, Ulrich, Young and Kuhn
None
Mayor Lojeski
4b.
PUBUC Consideration at Resolution No. 5873 finding the CIty at Arcadia in conformance with the
HEARING Congestion Management Program (CMP) and adopting the CMP local implementation report
CONGESTION In accordance with California Government Code Section 65089.
MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM In November at 1992, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authortty (MTA)
(APPROVED) adopted a Congestion Management Program (CMP) that requires local agencies to submit
o b' .it).':; I annual Local Implementation Reports. The Report must be adopted at a public hearing and
Is to consist at a resolution seIf-certlfylng that the City is In conformance. In order to
confonn with the requirements at the CMP, the City must perfonn the following compliance
actions: ~) ContInue to Implement the Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
ordinance (Ordinance No. 1984) and the Umd Use Analysis (LUA) program (Resolution No.
5780); (2) Submit to the MTA, by September 1, 1995, a Local Implementation Report which
Includes a seIf-cert1lled resolution at conformance; ~ development actMty report;
transportation Improvements credit claims and; dellclency plan status summary. The Report
must show that the CIty Is meeting Its congestion reduction responsibilities.
Nonconformance with the CMP wW Jeopardize gas tax funds. If the MT A determines that
a city Is nol in conformance with the CMP, the State Controller will be notifled to withhold
from that jurlsdicllon Its allocation at the state gas tax Increase enacted by Proposition 111
(Streets and Highways Code, Section 2105). If, after 12 months, a city SlDI has nol
conformed to the CMP, the withheld gas tax funds wUI be allocated to the County. For the
CIty at Arcadia, the amount at the funds for the current year is approximately $277,000.
The Community Development Administrator presented and read the title at Resolution No.
5783: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA
FINDING THE CITY OF ARCADIA TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION
RESOLUTION
NO. 5783
(ADOPTED)
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PUBUC
HEARING
REDEVELOP.
FUNDS
LANDSCAPE
IMPROV.
PROJECT
COLORADO
PLUPPER
"Y"
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5876
(ADOPTED)
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MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAUFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089".
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In response to questions from Councilmember Chang, staff explained the MfA formula for
calculation of congestion "credits" for past transportation Improvements and the congestion
"debits" as a result of new development activity. In response to further questions from
Councilmember Chang, staff explained that regional transportation improvement programs
are not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
however, individual projects that are to be Implemented pursuant to a regional transportation
program are subject to CEQA,
Mayor Pro tem Kuhn declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember
Ulrich seconded by CouncUmember Chang and CARRIED.
It was MOVED by CouncUmember Chang, seconded by CouncUmember Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT Resolution No. 5783, and DIRECT the City
Oer\< to transmit a signed copy of the Resolution to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority by September 1, 1995.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncUmembers Chang, Ulrich, Young and Kuhn
None
Mayor Lojeskl
ConsIderation of the Colorado Place Upper "Y" Landscape Improvement Project and
authorize reimbursement of City expenses In an amount not the exceed $18,000. CIty and
Agency staff propose to use Redevelopment Agency funds to provide landscaping
Improvements to the street median located at the intersection of Colorado Place and
Colorado Boulevard (Upper "Y"). This Is a funded 1995-96 Capital Improvement Project.
The Upper "Y" landscaping Project Is estimated to cost $31,000. It Is proposed to fund the
project with a combination of Gas Tax funds ($13,000) and Redevelopment Agency Tax
Increment funds ($18,000). Currently, the ralsecl median is an unimproved asphalt surface.
This project will Involve removal 01 the asphalt surface, Installation of water and electric
service and Improving the area with Irrigated landscaping, In Fiscal Year 1993-94, the City
Maintenance ServIces Department constructed landscaping Improvements In the Lower' yo
median located at Huntington Drive and Colorado Place. These Improvements have
substantially Improved the appearance 01 the median and complement the heavUy
landscaped and well malntalned Santa AnJta 1M and Race Track properties to the west
and south. MakIng similar Improvements In the Upper' yo median Is a loglcel extension 01
this beautification program, Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Sectlon 33679)
requires a CIty CounclI public hearing whenever redevelopment funds are proposed lor use
to finance public Improvements.
The CIly Manager presented and read the tllIe 01 Resolution No. 5876: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE OTY COUNOL OF THE OTY OF ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTlONS 33445 AND 33679 AND
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FOR PUBUC
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CHANG
(Star
News
Photographs)
(Community
liaison
Persons)
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IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISING THE UPPER -yo lANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT".
CouncUmember Ulrich commented that, as a former Arcadia Beautiful Commissioner, he
Is pleased to see these efforts to beautify the CIty and commends the staff.
In response to questions from CouncUmember Chang, staff gave the dimensions of the site
to be improved, and explained that the project Is being funded with a combination of
Redevelopment Agency funds and gas tax funds because the Redevelopment Agency does
not have sufflclent funds avaUable for the project.
Mayor Pro tem Kuhn declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was ClOSED on MOTION by CouncUmember
Young, seconded by CouncUmember Ulrich and CARRIED.
It was MOVED by CouncUmember Young, seconded by CouncHmember Chang and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5876 be and it is hereby ADOPTED;
APPROVE the Upper -yo Landscape Improvement Project; APPROPRIATE and AUTHORiZE
reimbursement of City expenses in an amount not to exceed $t8,OOO for cost of the Upper
-yo project (Intersection of Colorado Blvd. and Colorado Place).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncHmembers Chang, Ulrich, Young and Kuhn
None
Mayor Lojeskl
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Sean McClain Brown, 205 East Orange Grove Avenue, stated, In part, that he Is present to
Introduce himself and announce to the CIty CouncI thai he Is taking Lynne Eodlce's place
In reporting Cound meetings for the Sierra Madre News. Arcadia Section.
Victor Pan, 32 North Street. Arcadia, stated, In part. thai he Is present 10 support the
proposed travel to Taiwan by the Arcadia Police Chief. The trip will help to establish a
relationship between police systems In Taiwan and In Arcadia. Also, it will ensure support
from the Chinese community. II Is his understanding lhat the Arcadia Chinese America
Association will sponsor the air fares for two persons; the Taiwanese government will pay
the room and board In Taiwan. He urges Councllo approve this trip.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
CouncImember Chang noted thai the Pasadena Star News sometimes prints the wrong
picture with the article of an individual about whom they are reporting. This happened last
AprI when they erroneously substituted his wile's photograph for his photograph. He
suggests the Star News Improve the editing of the photographs.
Counclmember Chang wishes to keep In constant contact wlth his constituents. Since he
has a busy medical practice, and a lot of conference meetings to allend, as well as social
obligations, he plans to appoint community liaison persons to help him with communications
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(Sen. Mount joy
Fund Raising
Event)
(National
Tax Reform
Cornsn.)
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I\!.s I~ Entertainment
Complex
Scoping Mtg.)
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with the cttizens of Arcadia. Currently these are Rose MIaII, Mike Ash and Mike De Oria.
CouncUmember Chang requested that cttizens interested In helping by becoming community I
liaisons, please call him or wrtte.
CouncUmember Chang attended State Senator Mountjoy's annual fund raising party at the
Monrovia museum one week ago. About 300 persons attended this event. He met State
Assemblyman Bob Margett there. The special speaker of the night was BUI Jones. Secretary
of State, who spoke about elections. It was a very Informative meeting and he enjoyed tt
very much.
CouncUmember Chang received a fax from Camomia State Treasurer, Matt Fang. Since his
victory in the campaign for CalWomla State Treasurer, Mr. Fang has been working very hard
to implement his taxpayer protection plan, and be an advocate for CalWomia taxpayers. He
was recently appointed to the National Tax Reform Commlsslon, a blue ribbon panel of
national leaders and tax experts. This Is really a very helpful step In Matt's plan to help
taxpayers. Matt had been asked by Republican leader, Bob Dole; House Speaker, Newt
Gingrich and tax reform advocate, Jack Kemp to serve on this Commission. This
Commission wUI explore ways to reform the Federal tax system to make tt more efficient,
simple and fair for taxpayers. Mr. Fong Is promoting much needed changes In our tax
system, so that tt rewards, not punishes, taxpayers, whUe producing for society. Matt Fang
wants to remove Federal govemment obstacles to the American economic engine through
a simpler tax system that lowers tax rates to spur economic activity, whOe Increasing tax
deductions for working famOies and smaU businesses. The Commission plans a report by
the end of the year, so Matt Fang said W CouncUmember Chang has any tax reform Ideas
to call him. By the same token, CooncUmember Chang would like to hear from the clllzens
of Arcadia about anything they think should be done to reform our tax system. He and Matt
Fang can be contacted by telephone.
CooncUmember Chang stated there had been a scoping meeting on August 9, regarding
the preparation of an Envlronmentallmpact Report for the proposed entertainment complex
project on the race track property. SOO-alO people attended the meeting, and the residents
had an opportunity to express thelr concerns about the project. He wants to notify the
cttizens of Arcadia that he has heard their voice, and tt has gone into his right ear and
stayed In his brain to be digested, so when time comes for decision an the project, he won't
forget these cttizens,
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ULRICH CounclImember Ulrich also was In attendance at last week's public scoping meet1ng
(Santa Anita regarding the proposed entertainment center. He commended Rick Gomez, Deputy CIty
Entertainment Manager /Developrnenl ServIces Director for the way In which he conducted the meet1ng.
Complex It was extremely well organized and every speaker had an opportunity to express opinions.
Scoping Mtg.) He also commended the citizens for particlpating In this meeting and noted that It will be
a long time unt1I decisions are made regarding this project. More public hearings are to
come with opportunities for cltizan participation.
(Downtown
2000 Work
Stoppage)
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CounclImember Ulrich asked the City Manager for the Iatesl Information on the work
stoppage on the Downtown 2000 Project. The CIty Manager responded that things are
changing In that area from day to day. There Is an operating engineers strike at the batch
plants that Is affecting the operating engineers for Sully-MUler. As of the middle of last week,
there are no construction workers on the project for Sully MUler. Non-unlon people -
landscape people, Irrtgatlon people. etc. are still working there. but the majorlty of the work
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(Changes
in Property
Ownerships)
YOUNG
(Santa Anita
Entertainment
Complex
Scoping Mtg.)
KUHN
(County
Sanitation
Dlst.Ocean
Trip)
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has stopped. City staff, consulting engineers and special outslde counsel are reviewing the
City's alternatives to see what can be done to get the project back on track. There is to be
a meeting the following day to consider options, from an engineering and legal point of view.
CouncKmember Ulrich noted some recent changes of property ownership in the City - the
Sizzler property on Baldwin Avenue is being purchased. It is a valuable property, and he
is glad to see that ~ wKI be an active business again. The Broadway Department stores are
to be taken aver by Federated. That will have an Impact on Arcadia. He hopes that it wUI
work to the City's advantage by possibly getting one of their flagship stores In Arcadia. The
City should encourage this W there is anything that can be done.
CouncUmember Young also commented on the recent seoping meeting. Rick Gomez
should be congratulated - - he kept the meeting on the topic. He did ~ very nicely. When
meetings are held at the Community Center, a more affic/ent arrangement of chairs can be
accomplished W they are set up In a theater style, especially on occasions when the little
stage is not to be used. The room wUI hold approximately 600 people, maximum. All the
chairs could have been used for the August 9th meeting.
Mayor Pro tern Kuhn went on the County Sanitation District ocean trip on August 5. This
is an Informative trip leaving from San Pedro and saYing up the coast to the Palos Verdes
area to a 300-500 foot depth where they send out nets and bring in fish and wDdlWe, and
monitor the levels of mercury and DDT, etc. The trip was very informative and worth while.
L A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina was also on the ocean trip.
Mayor Pro tern Kuhn attended a three day Edison High Sierra Workshop, August 9-11,
sponsored by the Southem CalWomla Edison Company, thanks to Vincent Haydel, Regional
Manager of the Southem CalWomla Edison Company. The workshop reviewed the history
and Inspections of the Big Creek Hydroelectric Power development. It Is a fantastic
education. This engineering feat was envisioned a long time ago by engineer John
Eastwood; built and flnanced by Mr. Huntington. This may be one of the last such trips,
so she was pleased to be able to go. Also, attending on that trip was Michael De Wees,
Publisher of the SIemi Madre News.
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(Sr.C~.Vol. Mayor Pro tern Kuhn thanked the Senior Citizens' Commisslon for the annual Senior Citizen
Luncheon) Volunteer luncheon which was held August 4 at the Community Center. Isabel Hooton,
(Isabel Hooton with aver 2000 hours of service, was named Senior C~lzen of the Year. Thanks to Rose
Sr.Cit./year) O'Sullivan, Roberta WMe.the Recreation Department and Peggy Leatherman, Chairman
Senior Citizens' Commission.
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(Edison High
Sierra
Workshop)
(Upcoming
City Events)
(Recyclables
Scavengers)
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Mayor Pro tern Kuhn rerninded residents of the Chamber of Commerce Mixer to be held
at the Ubrary on Thursday. August 24. She also reminded residents of the ground breaking
C8lemony for Orange Grove Impravement on Friday, August 25, 10:00 a m. at the Baldwin
Avenue Reservoir at comer of BaIdwln and Orange Grove Avenue.
Mayor Pro tern Kuhn gave the holllne number for residents to report scavenging of
recyclable materials and requested they please call at the time the crime Is taking place so
response can be made as soon as possible.
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ROLL CALL PRESENT:
ABSENT:
7a.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Aug.1,1995
(APPROVED)
7b.
REDEVELOP.
rI"Ji),() - "-', FUNDS
LANDSCAPE
IMPROV.
PROJECT
COLORADO
PLUPPER
"Y"
(APPROVED)
ADJOURN,
MENT
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CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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Agency Members Chang, Ulrich, Young and Kuhn
Chairman Lojeskl
On MOTION by Agency Member Chang, seconded by Agency Member Young and
CARRIED, Chairman Lojeskl was EXCUSED.
On MOTION by Agency Member Young, seconded by Agency Member Chang and
CARRIED on roll call vOle as follows, the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings
of August 1, 1995 were APPROVED.
Agency Members Chang, Young and Kuhn
None
Chairman Lojeskl
Agency Member Ulrich (He was not present at the August 1, 1995 meeting.)
It was MOVED by Agency Member Ulrich, seconded by Agency Member Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Colorado Place Upper "Y" Landscape
Improvement Project and APPROPRIATE and AUTHORIZE reimbursement of CIty expenses
In an amount not to exceed $18,000 for the cost of the Upper "Y" project
Agency Members Chang, Ulrich, Young and Kuhn
None
ChaIrman Lojeskl
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
The meeting ADJOURNED to September 5, 1995 at 7:00 p. m.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
8. CONSENT ITEMS
ea. Considered separately (see below)
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WORK ACCEPTED the Motor Control Center Improvements at Longden Water Plant, and
ACCEPTED AUTHORIZED final payment to be made In accordance with contract documents. A ten
LONGDEN percent (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable thirty-five (35) days after the
WATER PLANT acceptance of the project by the CIty CouncI - W. O. 552.
CONTROL CTR.
IMPROV. '
W.O. 552
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Be. Considered separately (see below)
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Bel. NS./?
CONTRACT AWARDED contract for the purchase and installation 01 a Norstar Meridian Telephone
AWARD PAC System to Pacific Bell and Nortel Communications. Contract to include a 10% contingency
BELL & to cover any unforeseen equipment changes. Contract to be awarded for the amount of
NORTEL $17,223.07, plus contingency amount of $1,722.00 for a total of $18,945.07, and
COMMUN. AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE said contract in a form approved by the City
(Tel. System - Attorney.
Serv.Ctr.)
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EASEMENT ACCEPTED a storm drain and pedestrian access easement agreement across the Mendel
ACCEPTED Property located at 29 East Huntington Drive: AUTHORIZED and DIRECTED the City
(Mendel Prop. Manager to execute the Easement Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
29 E.Htg.
Dr.)
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CONTRACT AUTHORIZED the CIty Manager to execute a contract with the Warner Group to develop
AWARD INFO. an Information Systems Master Plan and AUTHORIZED the expenditure 01 up to $64,680
SYSTEMS In the Equipment Fund to accomplish this task.
MASTER PLAN
(Warner Group)
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Considered separately (see below)
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EQUIP .PURCH WAIVED non-compliance with the specific bid process of the CIty of Arcadia; and
FIRE AUTHORIZED the purchase 01 the fire suppression tools and equipment per list
SUPPRESSION attached to staff report dated August 7, 1995, from Simon Ladder Tower, Inc. In the amount
TOOLS & of $33.952.61.
EQUIPMENT
(Are Dept.)
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RESOLUTION Resolution No. 5875: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF ARCADIA,
NO. 5875 CAUFORNIA ESTABUSHING COMPENSATION AND RELATED BENEFITS FOR THE
(ADOPTED) POSITIONS OF POUCE SERGEANT, POUCE AGENT, AND POUCE OFFICER FOR THE
FiSCAl YEARS 1995,96 AND 1996-97 (Arcadia Police Relief Association)".
THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS Sb., Bel., Be., Sf., 811., and 81. WERE APPROVED ON
MOTION BY COUNClLMEMBER CHANG. SECONDED BY COUNClLMEMBER YOUNG AND
CARRIED ON ROll CAlL VOTE AS FOllOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncDmembers Chang, Ulrich, Young and Kuhn
None
Mayor Lojeski
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MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Aug.l,I995)
(APPROVED)
8c.
CONTRACT
AWARD
MAl NT. SERV.
DEPT.
OFFICES
CONST.
W.0561
(Mutz Co.)
(APPROVED)
07.'1, 0 -_so
ad.
CONTRACT
AWARD
FIRE STA.#3
REFURBISH,
MENT
(Wolff/Lang
Christopher)
(APPROVED)
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On MOTION by CouncUmember Chang, seconded by CouncUmemberYoung and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of August 1,
1995 were APPROVED as oorrecled.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CouncHmembers Chang, Young and Kuhn
None
Mayor Lojeskl
CouncUmember Ulrich (He was not present at the August 1, 1995 meetings.)
Report and recommendation for award of contract to the Mutz Company in the amount of
$132,836 for the construction of the Maintenance Servlces Department Offlces at the City
ServIce Center - W.0.561. In response to a question from CouncUmember Chang, staff
responded that the Mutz Company has submitted a bid bond. and explained the alternatives
Nos. I and 2. NO.1 Is to renovate the restroom facUlties In the building In the present
configuration; the No. 2 alternative Is to demolish them and reconstruct them the way they
should be.
It was MOVED by CouncUmember Chang, seconded by CouncUmember Ulrich to AWARD
a contract in the amount of $132.836.00 to the Mutz Company for the construction of the
Maintenance ServIces Department Offlces at the CIty Servlce Center; WAIVE all Irregularities
and Informalltles associated with the bid and bid process, speclflcally, the requirement for
the bid bond to be submitted with the bids, and AUTHORIZE the City Manager and the CIty
Oerk to execute a contract In a form approved by the CIty Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counclmembers Chang, Ulrich, Young and Kuhn
None
Mayor Lojeskl
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Report and recommendation to enter Into a contract with the archltectural firm of
Wolff/Lang/Christopher In the amount of $86,535 for design wOl1< related to the
refurbishment of Fire Station No.3. In response to a question from CouncUmember Chang,
staff responded that the amount budgeted for architectural SIlIVIces includes the satellite
facility for Maintenance ServIces personnel. The satellite construction costs are not included
In the $537,644 total construclion budget.
It was MOVED by CouncImember Chang, seconded by Counclmember Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote es follows to AUTHORIZE the CIty Manager to enter into a
professional services agreement with Wolff/lang/Christopher in the amount of $86,535 for
archlIeclural seMces for refurbishment of Fire Station No.3; and AUTHORIZE the CIty
Manager to EXECUTE all of the necessary documents relative to this agreement; subject
to epprovaI as to form by the CIty Attorney. '
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncImembers Chang, Ulrich, Young and Kuhn
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MAYOR KUHN
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RElEASE
(Arcadia
Police
Relief
Assoc.)
COUNClL-
MEMBER
CHANG
(Police Work
Schedule)
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ADJOURN-
MENT
(Sept.5,1995
7:00 p.m.)
ATTEST:
37:0237
Mayor Pro tem Kuhn read a press release dated August' 5, 1995: "On August 1, 1995, the
City of Arcadia and the Police Relief Association reached agreement on a two year labor
contract which wUI be in effect untU June 30, 1997. As part of this contract, each member
of the Assoclallon will receive a one-time payment of $200. on December 1, 1995. Beginning
in January. 1996. a 3/12 work schedule wUI be implemented on a trial basis. This schedule
will be monitored and analyzed by Police Chief Ronnie Gamer to assess its effectiveness.
If CIty revenue sources increase, and W the State of CalWomia does not take back, reduce
or relocale current City revenues, unit members will receive a guaranteed 2% salary Increase
in July, 1996, and a conditional 2% salary Increase in January, 1997. The City Council is
pleased that the negotiations were successful, and expressed appreciation to the Arcadia
Police Relief Association for their cooperation in working with City staff to resolve
outstanding issues."
Councilmember Chang commented: "'just want to mention something about this 3/12
working schedule. I want to thank the Police Chief for his willingness to try this new work
schedule, which has been used In many other cities, such as South Pasadena. Beverly Hills,
Monrovia, Palos Verdes, Los Angeles, etc. I would also thank my colleagues who approve
this work schedule on a trial basis. I have been a believer and advocate for this 3/12 work
schedule because increased time that policemen stay with the families Increases
morale. it also decreases the sick leave and does increase the patrol force on the street,
and Increase the safely of lhe street subsequently. "may also save lhe CIty costs. "was
fatigue and communication - these are minor problems. I wish this program success."
Mayor Pro tem Kuhn introduced Mr. Michael Karger, slttIng in for the Arcadia City Attorney,
Michael Miller.
At 7:55 p. m. the meeting ADJOURNED to Tuesday, September 5, 1995 at 7:00 p. m. in Ihe
City CouncY Chambers for a regular meeting to conduct the business of the City CouncY
and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss
personnel, litigation matters and evaluation of properties.
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