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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 19,1994 I I (3NQ. .> 0 -- o 'I/(f9.Y ce 36:0120 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUT1ON NO. 5791 (ADOPTED) /0.30 -o2L) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING APRIL 19, 1994 The Arcadia City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting, Tuesday, April 19, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Matthew Chong, Church of the Good Shepherd Mayor Pro tem Lojeski PRESENT: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo ABSENT: None TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON-PUBLIC HEARING) Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive congratulated the three new councilmembers elect, and wished them a successful term in office. She further stated, in part, that she was disappointed that the election officials refused to hand count the ballots. She does not trust computers, and thinks there are others who agree. She objected to the ruling that disallowed the distribution of printed material on City owned property, and to the actions of the City Attorney, City Manager and Police Department in enforcing this ruling. Mrs. Hofer requested the Council to adopt a resolution condemning the bloodshed in Bosnia. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA None QUESTIONS FROK CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA \ ITEMS None It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS Kayor Ciraulo presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5791: . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1994, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVIS1ONS OF THE CITY CHARTER". Kayor Ciraulo stated that he will vote to certify the election. However, this is not to be confused with his lack of acceptance of the results of the election as they appear. There seem to be many irregularities, and possibly fraudulence. An investigation is under way. 1 4/19/94 . 36:0121 It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5791 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: The City Clerk recited the results of the General Municipal Election held in the City on the 12th day of April, 1994, and declared the results thereof indicating the election of Sheng Chang, Mary B. Young and Barbara D. Kuhn to the City Council. I ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION TO NEW CITY COUNCILMEMBERS City Clerk June D. Alford administered the Oath of Office to Councilmembers Elect Barbara D. Kuhn, Mary B. Young and Sheng Chang ~nd presented each with a Certificate of Election and Oath of Office. California State Assemblyman the Honorable Paul Horcher also administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Sheng Chang, and presented Certificates of Recognition from the California State Assembly to Councilmembers Sheng Chang, Mary B. Young and Barbara D. Kuhn. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR JOSEPH C. CIRAULO .'~~ Mayor Pro tem Lojeski presented the Mayor's plaque in honor of Joseph C. Ciraulo, Mayor of Arcadia 1993-94 in appreciation for dedicated service to the community from the Members of the City Council and the Acting City Mnager. Mayor Pro tem Lojeski presented the City plaque to Joseph C. Ciraulo in recognition and appreciation of four years of dedicated service to the citizens of Arcadia as Mayor and Councilmember, signed by the Members of the City Council and the Acting City Manager. The following also made presentations to Mayor Ciraulo: Letter of recognition and appreciation from Governor Pete Wilson Presentation by Mark Harmsen for Congressman David Drier Presentation by Bob Packer for Senator Frank Hill Preserifation by Al Miller for Assemblyman Richard Mountjoy Presentation by Steve Pendergast for Assemblyman Paul Horcher Presentation by Louise Gelber for Lt. Governor Leo McCarthy Presentation by Jana Brautovich for Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Mary Hansen for the American Heart Association Presentation by Dave Teigen for the Lions Club Presentation by Mary Dougherty for the Arcadia Unified School District Presentation by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski for UCLA Presentation of Portrait by J. Carlton Roberts I REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR JOSEPH C. CIRAULO "It's very overwhelming to receive so many accolades, and I thank all the representatives of all the organizations. I would especially like to thank my fellow Lions. I am very proud to be an Arcadia Lion. You guys are always there, and I thank you for that. I would like to thank all the people who have voted for me, and those who worked so very hard on my behalf. It took a lot of people doing a lot of hard work, but the one who worked the hardest and most importantly, my wife, Carole, who is in the audience. As I have said many times, she was standing, you just couldn't tell the difference. I am very proud of my record these 2 4/19/94 36: 0122 past four years on City Council. We have accomplished many po~itive things. The City has been governed with fairness and compassion for everyone, with dedication, honor and dignity, and I am proud of that. It has been my privilege to serve the citizens of Arcadia. We Arcadians are very fortunate to have the quality and caliber of City Hall employees, and I want to thank all of them at this time for their dedication, and for their hard work. Thanks to all of you, Bill, and everyone at City Hall. And so, it is now time to move on. We are a small community, and it is important that we all pull together in the future. I wish the new members of the City Council well, and hope they run the affairs of our City in a more honorable way than they did their campaigns. Thank you" I PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER GEORGE FASCHING Mayor Ciraulo presented a plaque to George Fasching in recognition and appreciation of four years of dedicated service to the citizens of Arcadia as Mayor and Councilmember, signed by the Members of the City Council and the Acting City Manager. The following also made presentations to Councilmember Fasching: Presentation by Mark Harmsen for Congressman David Drier Presentation by Bob Packer for Senator Frank Hill Presentation by Al Miller for Assemblyman Richard Mountjoy Presentation by Steve Pendergast for Assemblyman Paul Horcher Presentation by Mary Dougherty for the Arcadia Unified School District Presentation by Gordon Maddock for Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation of Portrait by J. Carlton Roberts REMARKS BY OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER GEORGE FASCHING "I also would like to thank everybody that made these presentations to me tonight. I know it is a little difficult doing it three times in a row. I also would like, as Joe did, to extend my sincere appreciation and admiration for City staff that I have worked with, the department heads and the people in there. It has been quite enjoyable. I would like to introduce my best partner and my biggest supporter out there in the audience, my wife, Geraldine, and also, my son, Bob who is here tonight. I would also like to thank all of my true friends who supported me in the election. Also, all of those I do not know by name who showed the same support and confidence in me as their Councilman. This support also expr.essed their approval of the direction and leadership this Council was taking for the future of this City. It was an honor in my life to serve the four years that.I did. Thank you." \ PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT C. HARBICHT I Mayor Ciraulo presented a plaque in honor of Councilmember Robert C. Harbicht in recognition and appreciation of eight years of dedicated service to the citizens of Arcadia as Councilmember and Mayor, signed by the Members of the City Council and the Acting City Manager. Mayor Ciraulo also presented Councilmember Harbicht with a shadow box containing the badges of office acquired by Councilmember Harbicht during his eight years of service on the City Council. The following also made presentations to Councilmember Harbicht: Presentation by Mark Harmsen for Congressman David Drier Presentation by Bob Packer for Senator Frank Hill Presentation by Al Miller for Assemblyman Richard Mountjoy Presentation by Steve Pendergast for Assemblyman Paul Horcher Presentation by Gordon Maddock for Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Mary Dougherty for the Arcadia Unified School District 3 4/19/94 . 36:0123 Presentation by Mayor Ciraulo for West San Gabriel Valley Juyenile Diversion Project Presentation of Portrait by J. Carlton Roberts REMARKS BY OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT C. HARBICHT "I would like to thank you all very much. I'm interested in looking at this portrait. I see Jerry painted out all the gray in the hair. Maybe it wasn't there eight years ago. It's taken a greater toll than I realized. All these recognitions and awards are certainly gratifying, and my sincere thanks to every one of you who took the trouble to be here to honor me with this. I would like to say that it is equally gratifying for all the notes and phone calls that I have received from citizens of this community, not only in the last week or two, but throughout my service on the Council. Some of these are people who have known me, who just call', saw us on TV and had some comment to make. I can tell you, for all of you who did take the trouble to do that, I would like to sincerely thank you. People ask me what am I going to do with myself now on Tuesday nights, and am I going to watch the meetings on television. I don't know if I can stand to watch them without having the opportunity to speak. I really don't know. I have been sitting at this table on Tuesday nights for the last twelve years, last eight years as a City Councilman, and four years prior to that as a Planning Commissioner on the alternate Tuesdays to when the Council is here. So, it's kind of a habit that I have gotten into. One that I, unfortunately, have to break now. I am looking forward to the opportunity to do that. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce my wife, Patsy, who has put up with me being gone for twelve years. I also have some other members of my family here -- my daughter, Jill and my son, Rob. With my son is my grandson, Patrick. You may want to get the TV cameras on him. He's a handsome child. And I would also like to introduce my father, who is also Bob Harbicht, who is in the back there. He had to leave the golf course in a hurry to get here. My brother, John is here, but he asked me not to introduce him, so I won't introduce John. "This is a hard job, serving on the City Council. Don't get me wrong, I love it; I've loved it for all the time that I have been doing it. But, every Thursday YOI1 get this thick packet delivered by a policeman to your door. You have until the following Tuesday to get it all read and understood, and there are meetings far more than just the meetings you see on television and various things that go on. Probably the hardest part of this job is the emotional highs and lows thae you go throug~. I've had both, and I got a lot more highs than lows. Some of those highs come from what I mentioned before, of people who took the time to call or drop a note. One of the lessons that I learned early on I would like to pass on to the new councilmembers is twenty-four years ago when I was a young man of twenty-nine years and elected to the City Council of Duarte, I had just obviously finished a campaign for election, and gone through about three months of trying not to offend anybody, and trying to be everybody's friend. When I got on the City Council it didn't take me very long to learn that you can't try not to offend anybody as a City Councilman because pretty soon you are going to have an issue on your hands. These people are going to want you to say 'yes' and those people will want you to say 'no'. And so, you can't please them all, and so I decided way back then that I was going to do what I thought was right and let the chips fall where they may. The people that were unhappy with me then would just have to be, and we find out at election time just how unhappy they were. I found that works during my one plus partial term on the Duarte City Council, and found that it works here. Most people who I voted against have forgiven me, and there are a lot of people who have congratulated me for the stands that I have taken. Another suggestion that I would make to the new councilmembers .- listen to your'City staff. These people are 4 4/19/94 I I I I PRESENTATION (Sarah Flores) 36:0124 experts in the various areas that you have to deal with, whether it. is traffic or planning or whatever. And we really have an outstanding staff in this City. Professional in every sense of the word, hardworking, sincere people. And I used that staff to educate myself, and I would suggest that you do the same because they have a lot to pass on. And I would also like to take this opportunity to give a very big' thank you' to every member of the City staff for your support over the past few years. If the Acting City Manager would convey that to the ones that I haven't had a chance to personally do that for, I would appreciate it. And finally I would like to thank the citizens of Arcadia for the opportunity to be your City Councilman. I love Arcadia. I ran because I wanted to play a role in continuing Arcadia as the great city that it is. This has been one of the most memorable experiences of my life and something I will always treasure. I leave with a mixture of emotions. One is relief that I don't have to worry about some of these things you're going to have to start worrying about. One is sadness and a great deal of that because, as I said, I loved this job and the opportunity that I have had here. I guess the final emotion is curiosity. It's been so long since I wasn't a City councilman, that I am kind of curious to find out what it's like. I am kind of curious to see what I am going to do with my Tuesday nights. So, with that, once again, thank you everyone, I appreciate the opportunity to serve you." I J A FIVE MINUTE RECESS WAS ANNOUNCED MAYOR PRO TEM LOJESKI RECONVENED TIlE COUNCIL The newly elected Councilmembers assumed their seats at the council table. Sarah Flores just arrived and on behalf of Supervisor Mike Antonovich presented certificates of recognition and appreciation for dedicated service to outgoing Mayor Ciraulo and outgoing Councilmembers Fasching and Harbicht. REORGANIZATION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL FOR 1994.95 OIIO..Bn City Clerk June Alford declared the Office of the Mayor of the City of Arcadia to be vacated, and called for nominations for that office for 1994.1995. Councilmember Margett nominated Mayor Pro tem Lojeski as Mayor of the City 'of Arcadia for the ensuing year. Councilmember Kuhn nominated Councilmember Mary B. Young as Mayor of the City of Arcadia for the ensuing year. Hearing no further nominations, the City Clerk announced that nominations for Office of the Mayor are CLOSED. Roll &11 Vote: t/ IlrJ-,$.)). Councilmember Youn.ll as Mavor Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn and Young M~vor Pro tem Lo1eski as Mavor Mayor Pro tem Lojeski and Councilmember Margett Mayor Young, being elected for the ensuing year, assumed the Mayor's chair at the City Council table. As her first official act, Mayor Young called for nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro tem for the enauing year, and nominated Sheng Chang. Mayor Pro tem Lojeski nominated Councilmember Robert Margett as Mayor Pro tem for the ensuing year. Hearing no further nominations, Mayor Young announced that the nominations for Mayor Pro tem are CLOSED. 5 4/19/94 36:0125 Roll Call Vote: Councilmember Shen~ Chan~ as Mavor Pro tern Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn and Mayor Young Councilmember Mar~ett as Mavor Pro tern Mayor Pro tern Lojeski and Councilmember Margett By majority vote, Sheng Chang was elected Mayor Pro tern for the ensuing year. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY MAYOR YOUNG "I must say I am a little surprised. And I thank you all, and all my campaign workers who helped me run a real grass roots campaign on a very low budget. I am looking forward to great things by this Council and we come on board with a smooth running professional staff already in place. My feeling is that the Council will be able to work together to accomplish these great things. As the campaign opinions showed, the budget will be our big project. It is a foregone conclusion that all of us will work hard on it. The revitalization of downtown needs helps, and I understand that it is already in a 'hold' mode. Safety was a big topic for the past three and a half months, so I would like to start discussions on the new police station. Anything that is done in this line will take a long time and, therefore, I think that we should get started. I would like to introduce all of my family -- great support in the campaign. Our oldest son and his family live in Oregon, our twins Carolyn and her family live in San Diego and Bob lives in Sierra Madre, but I am not sure he made it tonight. I am pleased to introduce my husband and he is standing there at the back. He always gives me great support, and is a super precinct walker and campaign worker. Now I think that this is not where I thought I would be, I am giving the staff and the Council a rain check for a party in the near future. This was a surprise, but I thank you all." REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY MAYOR PRO TEM SHENG CHANG I "Good evening ladies and gentlemen, friends and relatives and citizens of Arcadia. Thank you very much for coming tonight to this cerelllOny. I want to thank all my friends who have helped me in the campaign and I also want to thank my family, my sons, parti.cularly my wife and daughter. I want to introdUCE> at this opportPnity, my eldest son, Jim Chang; my son, Peter Chang; my wife !fin Mey Chang. We know that this City is in serious trouble. I will assure you that I want to work with my colleagues on this Council to put this City back to the track as best and as much as we can. Also, I will assure you that I will I be an accessible, responsive and respondable Council person. If you want to reach me, you can call me at this number 355-6861. Thank you very much." REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY COUNCIUfEMBER BARBARA D. KUHN "Good evening, everyone. I can't begin to tell you how proud and honored I am to be sitting in this chair this evening. I, of course, did not get here all alone. I would like to begin first by introducing my family. I have a rather small family, but I have so many, many friends that are extended family, that I won't be able to introduce all of you tonight, but I know msny of you are here. My husband, Jim; my daughter Casey Welton; and our older daughter Kelly Weber and her husband, Dan, and their three children, Marvin, Dale and Allen are in Seattle. They are with me tonight in thought, as well as my mon and dad who are in Knoxville, Tennessee. We have additional family with us tonight 6 4/19/94 36:0126 I that I would like to introduce -- the former Mayor of Glendora, Robert Kuhn and his wife, Judy. Thanks so much for joining me this evening. To everyone who voted for me -- thank you. I will not let you down. There was a slogan on my campaign stationery - 'you can make a difference; you really do count'. It was not just rhetoric. I meant it. You did make a difference and you did count. Thanks to those who worked so hard in my behalf, and there were many. Some people I didn't even know called me the last few days of the election offering their help. I am so grateful for the encouragement and support. Thanks to the Arcadia Board of Realtors who had faith in me as a candidate. The supporters are too numerous to name, but I would like to give a special thanks to my campaign manager, Dennis Gearheart and his wife, Carol; Kenneth laCorte; Al Corrigan; Karen Schenck; everyone on my campaign committee, and those who signed my nomination papers. Thank you so much. Thanks for all the cards and letters, the phone calls, the flowers, the balloons, the champagne, whatever it was, I loved it. Suddenly finding oneself a public servant is a humbling experience. It is my intention to do the best job I can possibly do. As a new councilperson, there is a huge learning curve, and I am excited and anxious to address it. I promise you I will keep my feet on the ground, my head on my shoulders, my eyes, ears, heart and mind open at all time, and my mouth shut as much as possible. I look forward to working with all my colleagues on the Council, and with our staff and personnel. These are challenging times to serve, and the task ahead will not be an easy one, but it is time to move forward in a positive direction, and work together for the benefit of our community. Thank you very much." REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY COUNCILMEMBER DENNIS A. LOJESKI "A few short years ago in 1951 my parents decided to come and move into this community from south central Los Angeles. Many of you have probably heard this story. But I'll never forget it because of the opportunities that were presented to me in the school system that I attended; the school system that my wife attended; the style of community that I was raised in; the style of community that she was raised in. We were fortunate enough that we wanted to come back to this City to raise our family, and raise our children, we brought our children back to this community that I have a lot of respect for. That is the City of Arcadia. They were born in the local hospital here; they were raised here. I would like to introduce Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lojeski, my parents. I "In 1980 I took a step forward. I was asked to serve potentially, and run for a seat on the Arcadia City Council. I was encouraged by some close friends, and you quickly do learn in political life, who your close friends are. They are the first ones usually to jump off the bandwagon and say, 'Gee, you are on your own, pal. Glad that you selectively took this opportunity for this job'. That was in 1980. I talked a little bit about that election. I talked a little bit about the election in 1982. I was not victorious in 1980, but in 1982 I started two four-year terms, and served eight years, and was reelected in 1992, and am now serving my last two years of this particular term. Every year when we reorganize the Council, I now have to say exactly the same thing, that is 'happy birthday' to my daughter; it is always her birthday on this particular night. She is twenty years old tonight. When I started my political career, my service to my wonderful City of Arcadia, she was a first grader, she was six years old. My son, who cannot be here this evening, Brian, is a twenty-one year old, currently in his third year at the University of the Pacific. Janet and I are very proud of both of them. Michelle is a sophomore at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. I would also like to introduce my wife, my greatest supporter, Janet. I firstly congratulated each of the victors election night. It was the only time in the last week that I had been able to communicate with 7 4/19/94 36:0127 the gentleman tonight who made a couple of outstanding statements that I have to correct him on, One, he called our City in serious trouble; our City is not in serious trouble. Dr. Chang, I plead with you, please do your homework. Spend the time that it is going to take, and investigate, using our City staff, Get the correct answers. The second thing is he held up a telephone number, and try to get that because he has no listed phone number, That is the first thing you never do as a City councilman. You have to be accessible to the community. The two numbers I had, that is residence 355-5031 and his business 573-0055 ... messages are not given. I called ten different times since Tuesday night, Wednesday morning. So, I just make those comments. And when we make comments here as a councilperson, you live and you die by those particular comments. I think the uniqueness that I have been able to bring to the Council and to the City. Having been raised here, having my family raised here, having my business here . - this is very unique. I pointed that uniqueness out with Gordon Maddock earlier in the Chamber of Commerce. That is what Arcadia is all about; it is the heritage of what has occurred; what has happened in the past that is going to make this City continue its glory in the future. I accepted the challenge with my entire family that I was going to do one thing. I was going to devote my time, my extra efforts to the excellence of this wonderful City. And that commitment has not been changed. The people in this City voted for me two years ago, as they did six years prior to that, as they did four years prior to that. But, ladies and gentlemen, I am going to serve out my last two years in this particular term as the same type of councilperson that is not going to make any shameful comments nor will you be ashamed of me as your councilman. I will tell you that. Our time and energy that we spend as councilpeople will only make this a better place. The transition that happens every two years with Council has happened tonight. And this is a transition. We have three new people on the Council. They have a long ways to go. There is a lot of education. For some, the learning curve is going to be very short and very quick. For others, it is going to be very long and very arduous. But, dedicate yourself to please communicate. Communicate with the Council. We are team players. We are not here as private individuals. We don't and should not have five separate agendas. We should all be trying to pull the cart in the same direction; not in opposite directions. We need to be a responsible team; we need to be responsible team players. And I promise that I will serve my two years that are left on this Council with honor; I will serve you with dignity; I will serve you with trustworthiness; and I will serve you with honesty. Someone today gave me a poem, and I would like to share that poem with you because I think it is very appropriate. And I think that it is extremely appropriate for the new Council and the years ahead, particularly this year. If I can take about ten seconds, I will read this and share this with you. 'You may go through life down the pathway of years, and get pats on the back as you pass, but your final reward will be headaches and tears if you've cheated the man in the glass'. I look forward to this year, and my last year on the Council next year. Thank you very much for the opportunity to serve you." REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY COUNCIUlEMBER R. G. "BOB" MARGETT "Thank you Mayor Young, and congratulations. I have four items that I would like to present to you tonight -- four concerns. Let's start off with No.1, and that is my concern over Dennis Lojeski not being selected as Mayor. By all fair standards, Dennis Loj eski should be Mayor., He is the senior member of the City Council. He provides the experience that is necessary. It is a logical process. He works well with staff, and is aware of what needs to be done. None of the newly elected have earned the privilege of being Mayor or Mayor Pro tem. They are not seasoned 8 4/19/94 I I I I NAT. AMERICAN & CHINESE BUS. ASSOC. PRESENTA- TION ALFORD (Election Workers) 36:0128 on current plans, programs or issues. The second thing that I want to talk about is extremes .. the extremes that were in this election. The past election was one of many, many extremes. There was an extremely large number of candidates. There was an extremely large number of ballots. There was an extremely large amount of money spent. There was an extremely large amount of mail generated. And there was an extremely large amount in single contributions. One candidate accepted a $5,000 contribution from the Arcadia Realty Board. There was an extremely large amount of false information that mislead many people, and proved to be damaging to this City. We have lost two very well qualified councilmen because of this. Those who made false accusations need to know, first of all, that a budgeted item is not an expense. Please, a budgeted item is not an expense. It is merely allocated; it is not expended. My concerns are for the future qualified candidates who would like to run for office, but do not have large resources. They should not have to spend huge sums to explain their qualifications and their agenda and address issues for this community. This is a problem that bears looking into. Possibly campaign spending limits is an alternative. Thirdly, I would like to talk about this past Council, the one that just retired. The past Council was a ,hard working, highly motivated group. To be an effective councilperson, requires more than routine duties for the City. It also involves responsibility outside the City. Regional issues on crime, water and air quality, trash and transportation are but a few of the demands made on local elected officials. Arcadia citizens have to be represented in these area or programs and benefits due Arcadia may not accrue. Councilman Fasching leaves an impressive legacy. He is considered a leader in the field of transportation and waste recycling programs. He championed the televising of Council meetings, to mention a few of his accomplishments. Mayor Ciraulo was devoted to his office. He should write the rules for decorum. He represented the City well at all functions. He is a gentleman and served the City with countless hours of commission work. Bob Harbicht provided an intriguing, interesting challenge to work with. We did not always agree on issues, but he articulated his position extremely well, and always substantiated his viewpoints. His dry wit and humor were much appreciated by me. In conclusion, many City projects were criticized during the past election. And, in conjunction with what Mary Young just stated, I want staff to also plan either study sessions or hearings, depending upon the issue so that this community knows what to expect from this Council on items such as downtown revitalization, the library expansion, up-to-date budget issues, and other things ,that are so pertinent to this community. Once again, I am looking forward to these next two years. I think that pulling together, we can gain much; if we are divided, only people in the community are going to suffer. Again, congratulations to the newly elected Councilpeople." David Watson, National American and Chinese Business Association, 635 East Orange Grove Ave., Sierra Madre, stated, in part, that if Dr. Chang, now Mayor Pro tem Chang, does half as much for the City of Arcadia as he has done for the American-Chinese community, this City will be leaps and bounds ahead of any other city in the San Gabriel Valley. He presented a plaque from the Association to honor Dr. Chang tonight. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Clerk June D. Alford stated, "as the Chief Elections Official of the City of Arcadia, perhaps many of you do not know that a great deal of time and energy and hours and hours and hours go into the conduct of an election. We have a body of people in this City who work at the precincts, and perhaps some of you do not know this, but I made perhaps 150 phone calls, and 9 4/19/94 10.1 (') -.;J (1 II/,~ P LOJESKI (Length of Election Campaign Period) (Election Campaign Signs) (Arcadia Beaut. Comsn. Presenta- tions) I YOUNG (Length of Election Campaign Period) 1C).Rn-,,~w NSP 1. ROLL CALL 2. MINUTE APPROVAL (3/l5/94) (415/94) ( CONTINUED to 513194) 36:0129 other people called me volunteering to work at our local precincts. I just want to honor them tonight, and thank them for their dedicated service to this City. It means a great deal and as Clerk, let me tell you, it is a wonderful service, and that I appreciate all of them. I just wanted you to know.. all of you out there who may be listening - - that I really appreciate you. Thank you." Councilmember Lojeski stated, in part, that, in his opinion, the political process in the City is too long. The longer the campaign lasts, the more expensive it is. It started one month earlier this year. He requested a report from staff as to the process whereby the length of the political campaigns in the City could be changed and/or regulated. I Councilmember Lojeski, stated, in part, that he has received telephone comments concerning the election signs which proliferate during the campaign period. The signs are expensive for the candidates, and he is not suggesting eliminating their use by the candidates. Some of the signs are lost through vandalism; some because of the elements; they are seen blowing down the streets, littering the City, etc. He would like to know if some limitations or controls can be put upon the use of these signs. He understands that our neighboring city of Glendora had instituted some controls, and requested that staff report on this. Councilmember Lojeski, stated, in part, for the benefit of the new councilmembers that he has been liaison to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. During the first Council meeting in May, the Arcadia Beautiful Commission will hold their annual event honoring certain homes, residential units, and businesses in the City for their attractive appearance. This year these properties will be cablecast during the presentations. Mayor Young stated, in part, that she agrees with Councilmember Lojeski's comment that the election campaign period is too long. She feels that even if the candidates file in December, the City could regulate that the campaigns begin in February. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeksi, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to initiate studies and provide reports regarding limitation of the election campaign period, limitation of use of campaign signs, downtown revitalization, library expansion and City budget. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE I ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young ABSENT: None CONSENT ITEMS It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Young to APPROVE the minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of March IS, 1994 and the regular meeting of AprilS, 1994. Mayor Young stated that she had not been present at these two Council meetings and, therefore, would not vote to approve the 10 4/19/94 36: 0130 minutes. Also Councilmember Margett noted that he had received the minutes today, and requested additional time to review them. Councilmember Lojeski and Mayor Young withdrew the motion and second, and this item will be continued to the May 3, 1994 Council meeting. 3. ADJOURNMENT The meeting ADJOURNED to 5:30 p. m., April 26, 1994. I 1. MINUTE APPROVAL (/15/94) (4/5/94) ( CONTINUED to 5/3/94) YOUNG CHANG (In Memory of Jopn Wan Hsu) CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS Minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of March 15, 1994 and the regular meeting of April 4, 1994 meeting to be continued to the May 3, 1994 Council meeting. MATTERS FROM STAFF None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Young adjourned the meeting in memory of John Wan Hsu. Mayor Pro tem Chang stated, "I have known John Hsu for several years, and he was a person who helped his family and relatives very much. He was really a great person, and we shall all miss him" ADJOURNMENT At 9:00 p. m., the City Council meeting adjourned to Tuesday, (4/26/94 April 26, 1994 at 5:30 p. m., in the Conference Room of the 5:30 p.m.) Council Chambers for an Adjourned Regular Meeting (Study Session) to conduct the business of the Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters and evaluation of properties ATTEST: I ~~,g~~r Mary . 0 g, May ~~, Cit 11 4/19/94