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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
TED
SCHONFELD
M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGUlAR MEETING
JULY 19, 1994
The Arcadia City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met
in a regular meeting at 7:00 p, m., Tuesday, July 19. 1994 in
the City Council Chamber.
Cantor David Julian, Temple Shaarei Torah
Recreation Director Jerry Collins
PRESENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Young introduced Ted Schonfeld who has been a member of the
Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association - Architectural Review
Board Member for over twenty-five years, in addition to having
served as President of the Association. He has also been very
active in Boy Scouts and Little League, Ted and his wife will
soon be moving to Central California, The Mayor's Certificate
of Commendation was presented to Ted Schonfeld in recognition and
appreciation of outstanding service to our community, Mayor
Young introduced other members of the Rancho Santa Anita
Residents' Association present this evening.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
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OUTGOING BD. On behalf of the City Council, Councilmember Kuhn, Councilmember
& COMSN. Lojeski, Mayor Pro tem Chang and Mayor Young presented plaques
MEMBERS of appreciation for their distinguished service and
(Hedlund, accomplishments during their terms of office to Harold Hedlund
Garton, (Planning Commission), John Garton (Recreation Commission), Pat
Loechner, Loechner (Senior Citizens' Commission), Janie Steckenrider
Steckenrider, (Senior Citizens' Commission), and Jerree Lean (Sister City
Lean) Commission),
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INCOMING BD.
& COMSN.
MEMBERS ~
(Murphy,
WUD,
Powers,
Hanner)
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ARC. BEAUT.
COMSN.
(Wu)
(Nomination
Failed)
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The oath of office was administered by the City Clerk to the
following incoming members of various boards andlor commissions:
John Murphy, >1","0" ~'6fl,e~ Commission; John Wuo, Recreation
Commission; Arthur Powers, Senior Citizens' Commission; and
James Hanner, Sister Citv Commission.
The new commissioners were presented with their credentials, City
pins, and welcomed to the City family,
Mayor Pro tem Chang nominated Sandy Wu for appointment to the
Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four year term to June
30, 1998.
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ARC. BEAUT.
COMSN.
(Parsons)
(APPOINTED)
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SR. CITIZENS'
COMSN.
(Leatherman
Henderson)
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NOMINATIONS
FROM SR.
CITIZEN
ORGANIZA-
TIONS
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PLANNING
COMSN.
(Candidate
Interviews)
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Councilmember Lojeski nominated Grant Parsons for appointment to
the Arcadia Beautiful Commission for a full four year term to
June 30, 1998.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Sandy Wu: Mayor Pro tem Chang
Grant Parsons: Councilmembers Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Peggy
Leatherman and Hilda Henderson be appointed to the Senior
Citizens' Commission to full two year terms to June 30, 1996,
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
In response to a question from Councilmember Lojeski, Mayor Young
explained that when the Senior Citizens' Commission was formed,
it was suggested that the Assistance League, Golden Age Club and
Friendship Club would each made one nomination to the Commission.
This was because the nominees were people who were active in
those clubs and were very active seniors. The other Commission
members are members at large from the community in general,
Councilmember Lojeski suggested that there should be a
confirmation of their appointments, rather than going through the
stipulation that it is the recommendation of the clubs,
Heretofore the clubs were notified that they were to make these
nominations. The Mayor requested the City Manager to be sure
this is in writing.
It was MOVED by Mayor Young, seconded by Councilmember Margett
and CARRIED by general consent that six candidates for nomination
to the Planning Commission be interviewed by Councilmembers at
5: 15 p. m., Tuesday, July 26, 1994, These are the candidates
Council rated indicating their interest in interviewing,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA
ITEMS
None
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Chang and CARRIED by general consent that ordinances and
resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full
be WAIVED.
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The City Manager suggested that members of the audience who might
wish to talk about the downtown revitalization be allowed to do
so after the staff presentation at the joint meeting of the
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and Arcadia City Council, Council
changed the agenda in this respect by general consent.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Tom Romano, 11158 E. Lynrose Street, stated, in part. that he has
been a resident for forty-four plus years. He has been nominated
to represent South Arcadia by the Chamber of Commerce, to present
a request to Council for permission to place small tables and
chairs on the Live Oak sidewalk near the buildings, The traffic
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PUBLIC
HEARING
BUILDING &
FIRE CODE
AMENDMENTS
(Fire Zone
4, Brush
Clearanc.e,
Alarm
Systems,
Sprinkler
Systems,
Fireworks
& Public
Displays
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on Live Oak moves swiftly and the merchants hope that this will
call attention to the businesses.
Ramos Aleneas, El Jardin Restaurant, 48 E. Live Oak, stated, in
part that he and his brother own this restaurant, He reiterated
the request for permission to place tables and chairs on the Live
Oak sidewalk in order to help increase business.
Diane Naftzer, General Manager, Santa Anita Fashion Park, 400
South Baldwin Avenue, stated, in part, that she is present to
tell Council about the exciting events taking place and being
planned at Santa Anita Fashion Park. Fashion Park is twenty
years old next month and many of the original leases have
expired. This is enabling them to bring in a new and different
mix of businesses, She listed the new companies that have
recently moved into Fashion Park, those which are currently under
construction, and will be opening in the near future, as well as
an additional three business whose leases are currently under
negotiation. Arcadia's Planning Department and Fire Battalion
Chief Crabb have been diligent in working with Fashion Park. Ms.
Naftzer expressed her thanks for their cooperation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Fire Battalion Chief Wayne A, Crabb stated that before Council
this evening are a series of Fire and Building Code amendments
concerning five major areas: building construction, mandatory
brush clearance, fire alarms, sprinkler system installations and
public display of fireworks, The building code and mandatory
brush clearance have to deal with Fire Zone 4 which is the
northeast portion of the City. As a result of last year's
wildfires, the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia and Sierra Madre have
been reviewing local ordinances to assure the safety of their
citizens. A consortium of cities was formed, made up of building
and fire officials to review current codes and ordinances, and
recommend revisions to ensure public safety in the hazardous fire
areas, As a result of this effort, uniform requirements were
agreed upon by all three cities, and Monrovia and Sierra Madre
have since amended their codes.
02~ With the assistance of the Planning Division and Building, the
areas amended in the fire and building codes deal primarily with
Cs~JtJ ...fH.- roof construction, construction of eaves, vents, window
construction and buildings. The mandatory brush clearance had
to do with upgrading the clearance procedures, It is planned to
turn the brush clearance over to the weed abatement program which
will speed up the process and the problem will be taken care of
immediately, with the cost put on the owner's tax bill.
The third item in the 7-19-94 staff report is the matter of fire
alarms for businesses, Currently, Code for Group "B"
occupancies requires the installation of fire alarm systems in
businesses with less than,S, 000 square feet of area. After
extensive study over a period of three years, it is staff's
opinion that the requirement for fire alarm systems in these
occupancies is not necessary to meet the needs of the fire
department or the owners and tenants of such occupancies. Staff
recommends reverting to the less restrictive Uniform Building
Code requirement of 12,000 square foot occupancies.
The Uniform Fire Code allows the Fire Chief discretion for
refinements to the Fire Code, including the installation of
sprinkler systems. Al though the requirement for sprinkler
systems is set forth in the code, procedures for installation are
set forth as written policies, but not specifically defined in
the code, By incorporating these policies into the code, the
plan checks and inspection functions will progress through the
system in a more efficient and timely manner,
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PUBLIC
HEARING
NOTICE OF
ASSESSMENT
(331 E.
Haven Ave.)
(APPROVED)
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Currently, the municipal code requires that the City Council
approveldisapprove the permit application for fireworks or public
displays, upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief, The fire
code requires the Fire Chief to approve or disapprove the' permit
application, therefore, it is recommended that this procedure be
relegated to the Fire Chief to streamline the process and provide
consistency with City codes,
Councilmember Lojeski felt that perhaps there would be instances
where the Council should have input regarding fireworks or public
displays. The City Manager suggested an alternative that if the
Chief approves something regarding fireworks, staff will inform
the Council of the decision on these issues, and Council can
either individually or collectively appeal the decision to the
Council.
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Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the public hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang
and CARRIED,
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by
Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
to APPROVE the proposed amendments to the Fire and Building
Codes, as amended, and DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate
ordinance for future enactment by Council.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
On May 24, 1994 the City contracted with David Laing Masonry to
remove two chimneys damaged by the earthquake and Interstate
Field Services, Inc. to drain the pool and do general clean up
of the property located at 331 East Haven Avenue, Arcadia. All
work was done in accordance with City Council Resolution No,
5789, declaring a public nuisance and ordering the rehabilitation
of said real property, owned by David Hsiao and Karen L. Chen,
at City's expense and placing a lien against the property
pursuant to the provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code, On
June 27, 1994, a "Notice of Equalization of Assessment for
General Property Clean Up" was posted on the property (the only
mailing address for this property which is vacant) advising the
owners that a hearing has been scheduled for this date for the
purpose of "correcting, modifying or confirming" the costs of
the property clean up in the amount of $2,009,64 and assessing
these costs against the property. Said amount includes the costs
for City Enforcement, A copy of this notice was also mailed to
the bank. The property is currently in foreclosure by the bank,
City Council sitting as the Board of Equalization may modify or
correct any assessment which in their opinion is excessive or
incorrect.
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Councilmember Margett said that all the expense incurred by the
City to correct this kind of problem should be assessed against
the owner, not just the time of the Code Enforcement Officer,
Councilmember Kuhn said the property should be monitored on a
regular basis for weed abatement, and if additional cleanup costs
are incurred, such costs should also be included in the
assessment. She noted that sometimes in foreclosure cases, the
bank does not have the property cleaned up until it is sold,
Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN,
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED
Councilmember Loj eski, seconded by Councilmember
CARRIED by general consent.
on MOTION by
Marge t t and
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Councilmember Kuhn also attended a Metropolitan Transit Authority
meeting with staff member David Feinberg, attempting to address
the issue of MTA budget cuts and how they are affecting the start
of the Blue Line through Pasadena. The election of their
':;1 \ " '. , ,. chairman was given priori ty, and the budget issue was postponed,
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PUBLIC
HEARING
DELINQUENT
ACCOUNTS
TO BE
ASSESSED
BY PROPERTY
TAX
(APPROVED)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5810
(ADOPTED)
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(Indep.Cities
Assoc.
Mtg.)
(P.D.
Volunteer
Recognition
Dinner)
(MTA Mtg.)
(S G V
Council
of
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I t was then MOVED by Councilmember Loj eski, seconded by Mayor Pro
tem Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the City
Council, sitting as a Board of Equalization, DIRECT the Director
of Finance to send a bill to the property owner for the
assessment of $2,009,64 as set forth in the report or as modified
by Council. Any bills unpaid at the end of thirty (30) days
shall be referred to the Director of Finance for collection per
Sections 9406,5, 9406,6 andlor 9406.9 of the Arcadia Municipal
Code,
AYES,
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
Consideration of delinquent accounts to be assessed to real
property wi thin the Ci ty. Ordinance No. 2008 authorizes the
collection of delinquent charges and service fees by placing
liens on the related real property. Fees authorized pursuant to
the ordinance which remain unpaid for a period of three months
or more after billing may be collected by the property lien
procedure, On June 29, 1994, the City Treasurer notified those
affected property owners by registered mail, informing them of
the Public Hearing to hear any objections or protests concerning
the delinquent accounts. The properties and owners' names are
listed in staff report dated July 11, 1994. As of this date,
four of the owners have paid their delinquent accounts, The
total balance now amounts to $1,603.88.
Mayor Young declared the hearing OPEN,
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilrnember Loj eski and
CARRIED.
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Councilmernber
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5810: .. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PLACEMENT OF LIENS UPON REAL
PROPERTY FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF DELINQUENT RUBBISH, SEWER AND
PROPERTY RELATED FEES", be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilmember Kuhn noted that she and Mayor Pro tern Chang
attended a two-day meeting of the Independent Cities Association
which deals with broad issues such as affordable housing and
audit of legal bills,
On Sunday, July 10, the Police Department hosted a Volunteer
Recognition dinner to express appreciation to private citizens
who help the Police Department with translations, amateur radio
operation, handwriting analyses, clerical work etc, She would
again like to thank these volunteers for the many, many hours
they give, Mayor Young and Mayor Pro tern Chang also attended,
Councilrnember Kuhn also attended the Governing Board meeting of
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, She was appointed to
represent the City of Arcadia on the Transportation Committee
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LOJESKI
(Soccer
World
Cup
Banners)
CHANG
(P.D.
Volunteer
Recognition
Dinner)
(Notifica-
tion to
Residents
of Track
Activities)
. (Resident
d'
Suggestion
Program)
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MARGETT
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Property
Clean-up
Status -
Card)
(Soccer
World
Cup
Banners)
(Redesign
El Monte
Avenue)
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(Concern
About
State
Budget)
YOUNG
(P.D. Vol.
Recognition
Dinner)
YOUNG
LOJESKI
KUHN
(Redesign
El Monte
Avenue)
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Councilmember Lojeski commented that the Soccer World Cup banners
gave the City a very festive look. The company that produced
them did a very nice job. He had heard comments from some of
the Romanian visitors who stayed in Arcadia that they appreciated
the City's hospitality.
Mayor Pro tern Chang echoed Councilmember Kuhn's COmments about
the lCA meeting and the Volunteer Appreciation dinner. He also
thanked the civilian volunteers for their time, effort, and
talents donated to the Police Department for the benefit of the
community.
Mayor Pro tern Chang stated that the property owners adjacent to
the Santa Anta Race Track should be notified of any potential
changes or activities at the track. Mayor Young and
Councilmember Loj eski explained that this matter has already been
taken care of. and it is now required that those residents
receive notification in the future.
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Mayor Pro tern Chang inqui red about his reques t to have the
employee suggestion program extended to the residents of the
City. Staff replied that it is under study, and a staff
recommendation will be returned to Council.
Councilmember Margett inquired as to the status of the property
owned by Mary Card. Staff responded that the extermination has
been completed. Removal of the contents to an off-site storage
bin is scheduled next week. Mrs. Card's attorney is scheduled
to meet with a contractor next week for discussion and to come
to some agreement on the work to be done. That report is
expected by August 12. Mrs. Card is at present residing in an
apartment.
Councilmember Margett agreed with Councilmember Lojeski that the
Soccer World Cup banners in the City were very attractive. He
would like to find out if the stanchions installed for these
banners could be left in place for future use by the City.
Councilmember Margett noted that apparently seal coating or some
type of road work is to be done on El Monte Avenue. He noted
that El Monte essentially is a two lane street -- there is one
lane in each direction with bike lanes on each side and a turn
lane in the center. El Monte is a heavily traveled street. He
thinks an inordinate amount of space is being given to bicycles,
and the result is choking down the traffic. He requested a staff
report as to the feasibility of redesigning the lanes.
Councilmember Margett expressed concern regarding statements from
Sacramento regarding the State budget. The legislators admit
that it is not a good budget and that the State will be "in the
tank" next year when some remedies must be found. Councilmember
Margett thinks something should be done sooner. He also thinks
the City will probably suffer next year because of this
situation. He noted that there are laws providing for a
"trigger" effect when a certain level of indebtedness is reached.
At that point it is mandatory that the budget be cut to permit
the State to borrow money.
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Mayor Young also voiced appreciation to the volunteers present
at the Police Department Volunteer Appreciation dinner. She also
informed the Council that she will again meet with the League of
California Cities in an effort to elect an AQMD representative.
Mayor Young requested three councilmembers' agreement on the
necessity of the study regarding the restriping of El Monte
Avenue. Councilmember Lojeski agreed that El Monte Avenue is a
heavily traveled street, but it is a heavily bicycled and walking
street also, as the main north south street into the high school.
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He is not sure more lanes will improve the problem, but he has
no problem with staff providing a short staff report. He would
like to include the question of whether or not there are p'roblems
of drivers making right turns through the bicycle lanes.
Councilmember Kuhn has not observed any large traffic problems
on El Monte Avenue, but she could agree to the study and would
be interested in the matter of the right turns through the
bicycle lanes.
CONVENE JOlNT MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
THE ARCADlA ClTY COUNClL
PRESENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett
and Young
ABSENT: None
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MlNUTE APPR. On MOTION by Council/Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by
(June 21,1994) Council/Agency Member Kuhn and CARRIED, the minutes of the
(APPROVED) meeting of June 21, 1994 were APPROVED.
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DOWNTOWN
REVlTALIZA-
TION
REPORT
(STAFF TO
RETURN
WITH
REPORT
DEFINING
DEClSlONS &
DlRECTION)
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The City Attorney, stated that the consideration of the downtown
revitalization report was continued, in part, so that the Fair
Political Practices Commission (FPPC) could complete a legal
opinion with regard to the potential conflict of interest
situation with regard to Councilmember Kuhn, and her ability to
participate in the discussion of this item. Because of this, and
because of the public interest involved, the City Attorney
explained the conflict of interest situation in order to be sure
that it is kept in proper perspective. We are talking about
potential financial conflicts of interest as determined by the
Political Reform Act of 1974. The Agency charged with applying
,. that law is the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). Some
-, 'public officials find it necessary to have this law interpreted
to find out whether or not they can participate. Councilmember
Kuhn, after she was elected, did indicate that she owned a parcel
interest in an office building which is owned, at least 25%, by
her husband. It so happens that this particular office building
is fairly central in terms of the downtown revitalization
project. With that, the City Attorney felt that it was necessary
to ask the FPPC for a formal written opinion. Once we were able
to get the specific facts to the FPPC with regard to the
proposal, they were able to render an opinion. Basically, the
FPPC determined that on some of the issues coming up before the
Council, there would be what they call a conflict of interest.
By that they mean that certain decisions will be made where it
is reasonably foreseeable that the effect of that decision could
have a material effect on the economic interest of the particular
elected official. In terms of the meeting this evening, the
decision making is so interrelated that the FPPC cautioned that
it would be very difficult to segment out various aspects of the
decision allowing Council/Agency Member Kuhn to participate in
some and not in others. Their general caution is that she
abstain from participation with regard to tonight's meeting and
tonight's decision making. That may not be the case with other
specific projects. That will have to be determined on a case by
case basis. It is the City Attorney's understanding that
Council/Agency Member Kuhn will not participate this evening.
Council/Agency Member Kuhn stated that she is here because she
wants to serve, but regulations seem to put some road blocks in
the way. She is disappointed that she will not be able to
address the redevelopment issue. However, she intends to always
serve within the law, and will therefore abstain with regret from
this evening's redevelopment agenda.
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Mayor/Chairman Young and Council/Agency Member Lojeski requested
that the City Attorney provide guidance as to when Council/Agency
Member Kuhn can or cannot participate in the decisions; when
there will be a four member or a five member Agency. In reply
to a question from Council/Agency Member Marge tt, the City
Attorney responded that three votes will be required to pass a
motion, a majority of the quorum; obviously two votes would mean
a tie vote.
The Redevelopment Agency has been working since late 1992 on the
revitalization of the downtown area. After four community
workshops during the spring and summer of 1993, Michael Freedman
of the firm Freedman, Tung & Bottomley prepared a four part
Downtown Revitalization Strategy and Program (DRSP) called
Downtown 2000 Plan. By the year 2000, the goal is to have an
attractive, economically successful, exciting, downtown, which I
provides shopping, eating, lodging opportunities, high quality
services, and employment for Arcadia citizens. The objectives
are to encourage retention of existing high quality businesses;
to encourage growth and expansion of existing high quality
businesses; to encourage development of new high quality
commercial businesses such as dinner houses and restaurants,
theaters, specialty retail, professional office; to improve the
appearance of the public rights of way; to improve the appearance
of the private buildings; and to create a festive sense of place
and unique aesthetic character in the downtown.
Staff proceeded to present a review of specific elements and
components of Downtown 2000 which included development
opportunities; development criteria; streetscape; and marketing
enhancements. These divisions of the lmplementation Plan were
sub-divided into Plans Number 1 through 4. Generally, Plans No.
1 and No. 2 included the most improvements with the highest
cost. Plan No. 3 is a combination of the Freedman and staff
plans. Plan No.4 outlines the fewest improvements at the lowest
cost. The streetscape element, in particular, was described in
considerable detail.
Council/Agency Member Lojeski did not think that Plan NO.4 would
be worth consideration because it will not accomplish much
improvement. Mayor/Chairman Young agreed. ln response to a
question from Council/Agency Member Chang, staff replied that
Plan No. 1 includes seven traffic signals on Huntington Drive,
which can be synchronized to keep traffic flowing. The Acting
City Manager replied in response to questions regarding the cost
differences, that some pertain to the maintenance factor and
others to the des ign fac tor. The improvements to the s tree t
itself and the water mains are required to be done in any event,
and the funds are available for these projects. Redevelopment
funds are available for the design factor. It was also explained
that the Freedman plan did not include the former Foulger Ford
property, but if the CounCil/Agency desires, that area could be
included in a revised plan.
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Mayor/Chairman Young declared this to be a time for the public
to be heard.
Ron Sinicrooe, President, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, stated,
in part, that the Chamber and its several hundred business
members, will continue to support the business community and the
City's vis ion for expanded growth, economic deve lopment and
revitalization. The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Mr.
Sinicrope are confident that this City Council will take this
City into the twenty-first century on the economic high road and
make the present and new businesses proud to be in Arcadia and
serving our community.
Barrv Wellman, Rod's Grill Restaurant, stated, in part, that he
thinks this Council as well as the City are at a very critical
crossing in determining the future of downtown Arcadia. Everyone
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seems to agree that the need to revitalize is clear. The
downtown area is dull and unattractive. He supports the Freedman
plan No. 2 because it encompasses everything that is needed to
revitalize the downtown area. The thinks the streetscape design
is very attractive. Also he believes there is adequate parking
in the downtown area; access ways to that parking are needed.
Council should look at the revitalization program as an
investment rather than as a cost. Revitalization would help in
the efforts to market the Agency's northwest and southwest
properties. This is the time for the City to spend this money.
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Beth Costanza, 935 Ridgeside Drive, Monrovia, President, Arcadia
Business Association, stated, in part, that she is speaking on
behalf of the Association in favor of the downtown
revitalization. They have voted time and time again for the
revitalization. They would like the Council to continue the
forward motion that was begun two years ago with the Freedman
plans. The downtown area as it is now is a blight. Money is
available. This may be "rainy day money", but this is the rainy
day. The money will be well spent because it will come back to
the City in taxes. We would like to be an active and vital City
with a proactive rather than reactive Council.
Garland Robertson, Sullivan's Paints, 134 East Huntington Drive,
stated, in part, that he has owned this business for
approximately three years. He closed a business in Downey and
he knows firsthand what happens when a City neglects its business
community.
Jack Saelid, Former Mayor, 821 Balboa Drive, stated, in part,
that he is concerned about the economic well being of the City.
He does not think Huntington Drive lends itself as it is, and
probably as it will become, to door-to-door shoppers. First
Avenue is more adequate for that kind of development. Council
is trying to make Huntington Drive into something that it is not
destined to be. The facade improvements seem to be of first
priority. Seven signals between Santa Anita and Second Avenue
have implications beyond the downtown development. We are a
Class I City with regard to fire service, but that implies the
ability of fire trucks getting to different areas. That
signalization will mess up the entire Huntington Blvd. The
expense of the sixteen kiosks cannot be justified. Council will
have to think about when some payback will occur. He understands
that the City has reserve funds; he thinks it to.be foolishness
to dip into the reserve funds, which took years and years to
accumulate.
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Karen Towner, 330 El Dorado, stated, in part, that she owns a
family business which was opened two years ago with the
encouragement that there would be redevelopment. She is sure
that it took a great deal of courage for the Mayor of Monrovia
to do the redevelopment that was done there. lt will take a
great deal of courage as Mayor Young looks at all these plans.
She encourages Council to look at the plans and listen to the
business people in Arcadia who want the best for Arcadia. She
encourages Council to do something with anyone of the plans to
make Arcadia a number one city in the San Gabriel Valley.
Paul Kalemkiarian, 1120 West Orange Grove, owner of Wine of the
Month Club, Wheeler Street, stated, in part, that the average
vacancy rate in apartments in Los Angeles County is about 10%;
40-50% vacancy rate in commercial sites. He would hate to see
the City spend a great deal of money and not get the return on
the investment it is hoped to get. However, the section at
Huntington Drive from Santa Anita to Second Avenue needs to be
deal t with.
Al Little, 405 Genoa, stated, in part, that he has a business in
South Arcadia. He attended most of the hearings that were held
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on these various plans. He did not see some of our
councilmembers at the meetings. lt is important that something
be done. Businesses are leaving Arcadia. If Huntington Drive and
First Avenue were revitalized, it would help the entire City.
Garv Davis, 1711 Oakwood Avenue, -- please revitalize; improve
downtown ecology; it also spells pride.
No one else desiring to be heard, Mayor/Chairman Young closed
the public participation portion of the meeting.
Mayor Young said she is in favor of a combination of Plans No.
2 and No.3; bowouts and signals; kiosks can be postponed to a
later time. ln her opinion, the plans call for too many signals.
Council/Agency Member Margett explained that all the signals are
necessary to transport people from the north side of the street
and the north parking lots to the south side of the street.
Council/Agency Member Lojeski said he appreciated the diverse
input and the number of people who had attended the
revitalization workshops. He heard a number of people say they
are embarrassed with the way Huntington Drive looks.
Council/Agency Member Loj eski recently met with Dick Hale, a
developer who had done several projects in Monrovia. ln answer
to his question, why not develop in Arcadia, Mr. Hale had replied
1) the Agency has no vision; 2) the Agency has no direction;
Councils change, opinions change; the situation remains static
and depreciation continues 3) Agency Members have always lacked
a real commitment; 4) City regulations are very restrictive as
to what business people can do with their properties.
Council/Agency Member Lojeski said it is true, some people think
we should just do nothing with that area. Maybe it is time we
turn the downtown are into something it isn't -- itls now the
laughing stock of the San Gabriel Valley as far as commercial
strips. He has spent a great deal of time visiting other cities
and seeing the improvements in their commercial areas. Former
Arcadia Councils have spent large amounts of money on the
Community Center, the new fire station, library renovation, etc.,
and we are proud of our Community Center and fire station. Now
it is time to spend money on the downtown area. We need to work
on the marketing enhancement with directional signs showing where
to park, and to develop a cooperative parking concept. We have
never done that in this City; we never had to. Mr. Wellman made
an excellent statement. Investment in the future of our City is
an investment, not a cost. He thinks it is time that the Agency
and Council join to make a commitment and show some leadership.
Council/Agency Member Lojeski prefers Plan No.2.
Mayor Pro tem/Agency Member Chang said the Agency has to do
something for the downtown area; we have to spend money, even if
we don't know when we will get a return on it. He has a problem
between Plan No. 2 and Plan No.3, but he tends to favor Plan
No. 3 because it is less costly; it would save one million
dollars which the Agency may be able to spend on the buildings.
It is important to provide more parking areas. He does not think
two crosswalks in each block are necessary. He favors Plan No.
3.
Council/Agency Member Margett favors Plan No.2; the prior
Council decided this is what it wanted to do, before the
intervention of the election. Those people who were elected to
the City Council questioned some of the conclusions that were
reached by the former Council. Part of the reason nothing has
been accomplished in downtown is that the Agency has never gone
to the people of the community to seek permission for what it
wants to do. Every two years there is a new Council/Agency and
they attack the previous Council when they get elected, so it is
a seesaw situation of attitudes with regard to redevelopment.
We can easily go past the year 2000 still doing this. We have
to establish a direction there. Maybe we should do something
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different; travel in a different direction; i.e., maybe there
should be apartments in that area. Perhaps we should consider
putting the proposal on the ballot; that has not been discussed.
No matter what the Agency does, the economic problems'in the
downtown area are not going to be solved in the next four years;
the project may take twenty or twenty-five years,
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Council/Agency Member Lojeski said that putting these decisions
back in the hands of the voters would be taking the easy way out.
The Council was elected by this community to take charge and to
make these decisions, and they have been put off again and again.
The average citizen doesn't care where the funds are coming from,
they just look at the mess and want something done about it. The
proposals before the Agency at the present time will not increase
anyone's taxes; the Agency is not going to borrow any money;
require any bonds; the money is there to do it right.
Mayor/Chairman Young pointed out that the Agency redeveloped the
area from Second Avenue to Fifth Avenue. Council/Agency Member
Lojeski agreed and pointed out that the Agency spent a great deal
of time and money acquiring the properties in that area; in some
instances it was necessary to go to court and to invoke eminent
domain laws to put those properties together.
Mayor/Chairman Young said there is about a one million dollar
difference between Plan No. 2 and Plan No.3, and inquired the
major components of this difference. Staff responded that the
difference is a combination of expense for new sidewalks as well
as some of the custom design features. For example, items like
the mastarms, decorative fences, signals, etc., are custom
designed. There is significant expense for landscaping. The big
ticket items are the signals, lights and mastarms.
Mayor/Chairman Young said that something should be decided
tonight.
The City Manager said that if Plan No. 2 is the one the Agency
prefers, it may be possible to phase some of the improvements
over a period of several years. Staff will return with multiple
numbers and perhaps some amounts can be put in the budgets of
later years.
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The City Manager inquired if the Agency wished to extend the
boundaries under consideration, perhaps to include the Foulger
property. Council/Agency Member Lojeski said it is important
that anything done at the Huntington Drive/First Avenue
intersection has to include the signalization aspect at Wheeler.
Therefore, he would prefer to see the boundary extended as far
north as Santa Clara Street - - First Avenue to the railroad
tracks -- Santa Clara to California Street. He likes Plan No.
3 for First Avenue and he likes Plan No.2 for Huntington Drive.
Mayor/Chairman Young would like to see Santa Clara improved, a
nearby restaurant is being redone, and improved landscaping.
She is in favor of Plan No.2 and Plan No.3 for First Avenue.
She does have a problem with the tall palm trees in that they
look like a line of telephone poles from the pedestrian level.
The only advantage to them is when they are seen from a distance.
She noted that San Marino has ficus trees that have been allowed
to grow up and then are trimmed so they do not block signage.
Mayor/Chairman Young would favor Plan No.2 except for the palm
trees, to inc lude Santa Anita to Second Avenue and on Fi rs t
Avenue, Santa Clara to California. She is not forgetting
Huntington Drive west of Santa Anita, but will remain flexible
about that for the time being. Also, the final landscaping
should tie in to the Second Avenue to Fifth Avenue area on
Huntington.
The City Manager agreed that ficus trees could be allowed to
mature so they would be, for the most part, above the business
signs. A few palm trees could be placed on the street for accent.
Council/Agency Member Margett thought the Agency should agree
with the experts who designed the street with the palm trees;
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7/19/94
ADJOURNMENT
l.
MlNUTE
APPROVAL
(June 21,1994)
(June 28,1994)
(APPROVED)
2. <' (0 '.
EQUIP.PURCH.
(Two Autos -
Chevrolet
Caprice
Classic -
P.D. )
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the Agency is paying them and should listen to them. Mayor Pro
tem/Agency Member Chang agreed with Council/Agency Member Margett
that if a specialist designed using palm trees, that is ,what we
should have. Also, there is little maintenance on palm trees.
The City Manager said that if staff has the general direction on
Plans No.2 and No.3, they can bring back a multi-year budget
to make it work and a concept. The construction drawings are 95%
finished; staff will complete and split bid packages. Staff will
complete some of the design work to save money for the
construction phase. Council/Agency Member Lojeski said that the
two biggest priorities are improving the street on Huntington
Drive to create a better traversing situation; First Avenue could
be done at that time; starting to change the parking to angle
parking; and doing the street improvements.
I
It was the consensus of the Council/Agency that staff will come
back with a report defining Council/Agency decisions and general
directions so they may be formalized and voted upon.
The meeting adjourned to 9:00 a. m., Friday, July 22, 1994 at
the Arcadia Community Center.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED FOR 5 MlNUTES
AND RECONVENED AT 10:47 P.M.
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED the minutes of the June 21, 1994 regular meeting and
June 28, 1994 adjourned regular meeting.
,,)
APPROVED purchase of two unmarked 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
LS, Police Package, vehicles on the Los Angeles County Police
Fleet Contract #Q220 with a total price, with tax, of $37,294.29.
3. f"' 1<' _,ii) --In
AMEND.H3 APPROVED Amendment Number Three of the Joint Exercise of Powers
AGREEMENT Agreement between the City and Foothill Transit.
(Foothill I
Transit
Zone Joint
Exercise of
Powers)
4.
5.
6.
7. _},vIO-,/1;,
RESOLUTION
NO. 5809
(ADOPTED)
(G&S Towing
Rate Chg.)
Considered separately (See page 13)
Considered separately (See page 13)
Considered separately (See page 14)
ADOPTED Resolution No. 5809: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ClTY COUNClL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVlNG AND AUTHORlZlNG A
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8. 0<; ,.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5796
(ADOPTED)
(Q/C Ease-
ment to LA
CO. Flood
Control
Dist. for
Misc.Trans.
Drain No.
1097
P-lDA)
9. U 1 ',.
RESOLUTION
NO. 58ll
(ADOPTED)
(Fringe
Benefits)
4. ~L .~
ARC. TRANSIT
SYSTEM
(DlAL-A-
RIDE)
SRTP
FY 1995-98
(APPROVED)
5. 0 ") ,~~"\ -
GRAFFITI
REMOVAL
FUNDING
(APPROVED)
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RATE CHANGE FOR G&S TOWING (CITY CONTRACT FOR POLICE TOWING),
presented and title read by the Acting City Manager.
ADOPTED Resolution No. 5796: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY,COUNCIL
OF THE ClTY OF ARCADlA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVlSORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF
SAlD COUNTY A QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT CONTAINING STORM DRAlN
lMPROVEMENTS AND DRAlNAGE SYSTEM KNOWN AS MlSCELLANEOUS TRANSFER
DRAlN NO. 1097 P-lDA, IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA FOR FUTURE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT THEREOF" ,
presented and title read by the Acting City Manager.
,if,
ADOPTED Resolution No. 58ll: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNClL
OF THE ClTY OF ARCADlA, CALlFORNIA, AMENDlNG RESOLUTlON NO. 5608
REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAlN FRINGE BENEFITS", presented
and title read by the Acting City Manager.
THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF lTEMS NOS. 4, 5,
AND 6) WERE APPROVED AND RESOLUTIONS NO. 5809, NO. 5796 AND NO.
5811 ADOPTED ON MOTION BY COUNCIUlEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM CHANG AND CARRlED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
The Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) is an annual document
prepared by staff and is submitted to the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and the Southern
California Association of Governments for review and approval.
Preparation of the SRTP is required in order to maintain
eligibility for state and federal transit grants. Councilmember
Lojeski stated he has a neighbor who transports himself in a
battery operated four wheel vehicle. This does not fit into the
current Dial-A-Ride vehicles. Staff responded that Dial-A-Ride
vans to be purchased with these funds will be large enough to
accommodate such vehicles.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the
Arcadia Transit System FY 1995-1998 Short Range Transit Plan.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
,
lt was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn to ALLOCATE $20,000 in gas tax funds for graffiti removal
within the public right-of-way.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
ln response to questions from Mayor Pro tem Chang, the City
Attorney explained the penalties for writing graffiti. lf
caught, the perpetrators can be charged with mischievous
mischief, with a fine of $1,000, six months imprisonment and
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6.
JOB CLASSl-
FICATIONS
(Bldg.Mainr.
Tech. &
Bldg.Maint.
Tech.
Trainee -
P. W.)
(APPROVED)
f'~ ,~t'1,,;(l
l.
WILDERNESS
PRESERVE
RECOMMENDA-
TIONS
(APPROVED)
. J .,-' \ !'"'\
,
2.
ClTY COUNCIL
HEALTH INS.
(Supplemen-
tal)
(APPROVED)
o N(J - 7 }
3. :; .' ,f'.. :1~,
REPORT ON
BlLlNGUAL
PAY FOR
CITY
EMPLOYEES
(REFERRED
TO HUMAN
RESOURCES
COMSN. )
(APPROVED
CURRENT
PAYMENTS)
36:0255
probation. lf juveniles, it is possible to assess parents for
cost of the cleanup.
lt was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to
modification and retitling of the classification
Repairman to Building Maintenance Technician (Class
establish the new classification of Building
Technician Traine~ (Class #3342) in the Public Works
APPROVE the
of General
#3324); and
Maintenance
Department.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
I
CITY MANAGER
Beginning in July of 1992, the City Council Was made aware of
various problems concerning Wilderness Park. The Council
allocated funds for additional supervision and security at the
park. Few problems existed for approximately fourteen months.
After receiving complaints of over-crowding and concern for
potential problems, at their September 7, 1993 meeting, the City
Council voted to close the park to the general public on
weekends. The park would be open on weekends on a reservation
only basis. A fee schedule was adopted and Recreation Staff put
the new policy into operation. Recreation staff feel that at
the current time the blending of the nature programs wi th
organized, well supervised picnics and family gatherings, is
working out very well at the preserve. Staff is in contact with
consultant organizations and groups such as the Pasadena Humane
Society, the Acorn Group and Monrovia Trails Committee to enhance
the Nature Program.
lt was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn CARRIED by general consent to DIRECT staff to continue to
operate the Preserve as is presently being done; DIRECT staff to
continue to serve on the Monrovia Trail Committee in order to
keep the Council informed as to any future requests; and DlRECT
staff to continue to receive information from various groups or
organizations interested in the enhancement of the Preserve
(including the Pasadena Humane Society) and provide such
information to the Council when appropriate.
lt was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRlED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to
implement alternative City Council health insurance contributions
for those who wish to purchase supplemental Medicare health
insurance coverage.
I
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
The City does not currently have a formal bilingual pay program.
Four Police Clerks and one Community Service Officer are
currently receiving bilingual pay, The City could expand its
bilingual program, however staff has not experienced significant
problems in this area. As a matter of past practice, a number
of Miscellaneous Employees in the Police Department have been
receiving bilingual pay of $30.00 per month for a number of
years. In January 1993, in an effort to gain formal City Council
authority for ongoing bilingual pay in the Police Department and
for a number of Miscellaneous Employees in City Hall, staff
presented the City Council with a report recommending bilingual
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lMPLEMENT
9/80
WORK
SCHEDULE
CITY HALL
(APPROVED)
. ....-
U~dJ.(j-'~
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pay for specified non-represented employees. The City Council
did not approve the provision of bilingual pay for non-
represented employees. ln preparing this report, it was
discovered that, through administrative error, the bilingual pay
was never taken away from the Clerks or Community Service Officer
in the Police Department. Pending City Council discussion and
direction, bilingual pay will be formally established or
withdrawn from the Police Clerks and the Community Service
Officer.
Considerable discussion ensued among the Councilmembers as to
whether or not bilingual service is necessary; if so, how to
ensure there are bilingual employees able to perform
translations, certification of bilingual employees to ensure that
they are fluent in the language for which they will receive
compensation; requirement of bilingual ability as part of
recruitment policy; problems of bilingual employees having to
leave their departments and work to perform translations at other
locations, etc.
lt was MOVED by Councilmember Kuhn, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED by general consent to REFER the matter of
development of a formal employee bilingual program to the Human
Resources Commission, as set forth in the July 11, 1994 staff
report, including Alternative Actions for bilingual services to
be provided by the City, for the Commission's review and
recommendation to the City Council; and DIRECT the Human
Resources Commission to provide opportunity for public comment.
lt was MOVED by Mayor Young, seconded by Councilmember Margett
and CARRIED by general consent to CONTINUE to pay $30.00 per
month to those employees now receiving bilingual pay, pending the
complete review and recommendation by the Human Resources
Commission.
The FY 1994-95 annual budget included conceptual approval of the
9/80 work schedule. This program will expand the Monday through
Thursday hours of City operation, assist the City in meeting air
quality mandates, create operational cost savings, and may
improve employee morale. The 9/80 plan is a work schedule in
which an employee works 80 hours in a 14 day calendar period with
one weekday off. Under this plan, an employee would work four
nine hour days and one eight hour day in one week, and then work
four nine hour days and have a day off the other week. Many
cities have implemented this schedule in recent years to comply
with the AQMD requirements. Under a 9/80 work schedule, the
number of hours of service to the community would remain the
same, however, the times that the hours of service are provided
would be altered. Effective August 22, 1994, it is proposed that
most employees, exclusive of Police (safety) and Fire employees,
currently working an 8-hour per day schedule transfer to a 9/80
work schedule, where City Hall and certain other City facilities
will be closed every other Friday. Estimated annual utility and
operational cost savings associated with this program are
$15,000. As a result of the service demands of essential City
operations, there are some functions that may not be able to
fully implement a modified work week schedule. These include the
City Attorney, Library Department, Police Department, Public
Works Department (inspectors), Recreation Department (work week
partially implemented).
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRlED on roll call vote as follows that the 9/80 work
schedule be IMPLEMENTED for all City Hall employees and
designated employees in the Fire, Police, Recreation, and Public
Works Departments effective August 22, 1994, for a trial period
through June 30, 1995; and DlRECT that a community education
program be implemented regarding the new hours of operation; and
that the Fringe Benefit Resolution be amended as required.
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5.
JOINT MTG.
CITY COUNCILI
SCHOOL BD.
(DATE &
TIME TO BE
ARRANGED)
;J";1\ ,iO
6.
RESOLUTIONS
SPONSORSHlP
(Leaguel
Calif.
Cities
LA CO
Div.)
(APPROVED)
t' t'.... tl ".cl.-:'"I
7 .
WAlVED
PLAN CHECK
& PERMIT
FEES
(Girl Scout
House -
590 S.
Third Av.)
(APPROVED)
l.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2016
(ADOPTED)
() cl(- " . .;: ('
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
Several weeks ago the City Council suggested that a meeting take
place between the City and the School District in order to
address issues of mutual concern. Mayor Young stated that, in
her opinion, such a meeting should include the full membership
of the City Council and of the School Board. A tentative agenda
of six items is included in the staff report dated July 13, 1994.
A letter directed to the President of the School Board will be
drafted for the Mayor's signature, setting a time for a meeting
in the City Hall Council Chamber. The meeting is to be
televised. This direction is by general consent of the
Councilmembers.
I
The League of California Cities Los Angeles County Division
requests that the delegates be prepared to vote on sponsorship
of resolutions relating to recycled water and the Safe Drinking
Water Act. It is recommended that the City Council give
direction to the Mayor as their delegate to vote in favor of
these resolutions.
lt was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Mayor Young,
as the City Council delegate, be DlRECTED to vote in favor of the
resolutions relating to recycled water and the Safe Drinking
Water Act.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
On July 6, 1994 the City received a request from the Executive
Director of the Girl Scouts Mt. Wilson Vista Council to waive the
plan check fees and permit fees for a garage and storage building
renovation at the Girl Scout house at 590 South Third Avenue.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the
specific request from the Girl Scouts Mt. Wilson Vista Council
for waiver of all fees related to the renovation of the garage
and storage building at the Girl Scout house on Third Avenue,
"'
based upon the finding that this is a "community service
project"; and AMEND Resolution No. 5683 appropriately.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
CITY ATTORNEY
I
The City Attorney presented and read by title Ordinance No. 2016:
"AN ORDlNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF ARCADIA,
CALl FORNIA, ADDlNG A PART 9 TO CHAPTER 1 OF ARTlCLE III
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZlNG CHARGES FOR A VOLUNTARY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUBSCRIPTlON PROGRAM WITHIN THE ClTY OF
ARCADIA" .
lt was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2016
be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
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ORDINANCE
NO. 2017
(INTRODUCED)
O..;"-,l.t,,.'
3 .
ORDINANCE
NO. 2018
(INTRODUCED)
u > -It . - /(1
4.
ORDlNANCE
NO. 2019
(lNTRODUCED)
Os"r .(J
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The City Attorney presented for introduction and read by title
Ordinance No. 2017: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNClL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALI FORNlA, ADDlNG NUMBER 10 TO SECTION 3440.5
OF THE ARCADlA MUNlCIPAL CODE ALLOWlNG ALTERNATIVE METHODS TO THE
REQUlREMENT FOR FENCING BETWEEN A HOUSE AND A SWlMMlNG POOL".
lt was MOVED by Councilmember Margett. seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRlED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No.
2017 be and it is hereby lNTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
The City Attorney presented for introduction and read by title
Ordinance No. 2018: "AN ORDlNANCE OF THE ClTY COUNClL OF THE
ClTY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDlNG SECTION 4421.3 OF THE
ARCADlA MUNlClPAL CODE TO ADD THE DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS
PRESERVE TO WILDERNESS PARK".
lt was MOVED by Mayor Young, seconded by Councilmember Margett
and CARRlED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2018
be and it is hereby lNTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
The City Attorney presented for introduction and read by title
Ordinance No. 2019: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALl FORNIA, ADDlNG SECTlON 2622.2 (a) TO THE
ARCADlA MUNlCIPAL CODE AMENDING ADMISSION TAX RATES FOR OUTDOOR
ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS".
lt was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRlED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 2019 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
CITY On recommendation of the City Attorney, it was MOVED by
ATTORNEY Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED
(Need to on roll call vote as follows that the need to address a certain
Address Non-personnel issue arose after the agenda was printed, and Council
Agendized needs to review it tonight in closed session.
Item)
CLOSED
SESSION
Df/rJ- -Ii'
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
The City Attorney announced that pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957 and 54955.6(e) Council will enter a CLOSED SESSION
at the conclusion of this meeting to address a certain issue
involving personnel discipline.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
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MARC ETT
In Memory
of Jane
Eileen
Moline
In Memory
of Johnston
J. Howie
36:0259
Councilmember Margett adjourned the meeting in memory of, "Jane
Eileen Moline who was a very good personal friend of Beverly and
I for many, many years passed away recently at the age of
seventy-seven. She was born in Fairfield, Iowa and has been a
resident of Arcadia for thirty-five years. Jane was actually
involved in the Arcadia Republican Women's Club; the Alpha
Auxiliary for the Methodist Hospital Foundation; the Arcadianns;
the Daughters of the American Revolution. Services were held on
July 15. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas; and
is survived by two sons; four grandchildren; two great
grandchildren; and one brother."
Councilmember Margett adjourned the meeting in memory of
"Johnston J. Howie who passed away on July 11 at the age of
seventy-three. He was an area resident for the past thirty
years, and was a partner in the Howie Brothers Market located in
San Gabriel and Sierra Madre. Mr. Howie was a decorated Army
Air Corps veteran of World War II and was active in many
community organizations. Services were held on July 15, and he
is survived by two brothers and two sisters."
ADJOURNMENT The meeting ADJOURNED at 12:33 a. m., Wednesday, July 20, 1994
(July 22,1994to Friday, July 22, 1994 at 9:00 a. m. at the Arcadia Community
9:00 a.m.) Center for an Adjourned Regular Meeting to conduct the business
of the Council and the Arcad:.a Redevelopment Agency and any
Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters
and evaluation of properties.
ATTEST:
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