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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 19,1994 UIIO. frO? ,1,1 36: 0242 r- (" , ' CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 1 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 OI,..JL' 1. iV-.' 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), 1 2. ~I ;. INCOMING BD. & COMSN. MEMBERS ~ (Murphy, WUD, Powers, Hanner) 3. ~/.} ARC. BEAUT. COMSN. (Wu) (Nomination Failed) ~) .r. \ '\' . . 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. 1 7/19/94 ,)11o..in ARC. BEAUT. COMSN. (Parsons) (APPOINTED) 4. ,\;,.';1" ':J SR. CITIZENS' COMSN. (Leatherman Henderson) J) ,~ >;.. ,!\ NOMINATIONS FROM SR. CITIZEN ORGANIZA- TIONS 5. ~/,~O .', n PLANNING COMSN. (Candidate Interviews) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 36:0243 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, 1 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. 1 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 2 7/19/94 1 I 1. PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING & FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS (Fire Zone 4, Brush Clearanc.e, Alarm Systems, Sprinkler Systems, Fireworks & Public Displays (APPROVED) o <I <(0 36:0244 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, 3 7/19/94 2. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT (331 E. Haven Ave.) (APPROVED) o ~- "() . "'-0 36:0245 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. 1 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. I 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 4 7/19/94 I 1 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, ~J . 3. PUBLIC HEARING DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED BY PROPERTY TAX (APPROVED) cJ3-;.J " RESOLUTION NO. 5810 (ADOPTED) 03::-V' ,'I KUHN (Indep.Cities Assoc. Mtg.) (P.D. Volunteer Recognition Dinner) (MTA Mtg.) (S G V Council of Governments Mtg. ) 36:0246 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 5 7/19/94 (."1.,_'. ' Nt,,' LOJESKI (Soccer World Cup Banners) CHANG (P.D. Volunteer Recognition Dinner) (Notifica- tion to Residents of Track Activities) . (Resident d' Suggestion Program) )1)" " MARGETT 11/ ,I ( Property Clean-up Status - Card) (Soccer World Cup Banners) (Redesign El Monte Avenue) ;/';-i ., f' .~. ;'/ 1\" , (Concern About State Budget) YOUNG (P.D. Vol. Recognition Dinner) YOUNG LOJESKI KUHN (Redesign El Monte Avenue) ..., ;/ \ V ~ .... , f'J 36:0247 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. I 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. I 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. 6 7/19/94 I I 36:0248 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 l. 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. 2. DOWNTOWN REVlTALIZA- TION REPORT (STAFF TO RETURN WITH REPORT DEFINING DEClSlONS & DlRECTION) (}G~tJ ,. 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. 7 7/19/94 36:0249 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. I 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 8 7/19/94 36:0250 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. I 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. I 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 9 7/19/94 36:0251 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 10 7/19/94 I I 36:0252 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, I 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. I 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; II 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. ) 36:0253 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 12 7/19/94 I I 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) 36:0254 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 13 7/19/94 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 14 7/19/94 I I 4. lMPLEMENT 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE CITY HALL (APPROVED) . ....- U~dJ.(j-'~ 36:0256 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. 15 7/19/94 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(- " . .;: (' 36:0257 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 16 7/19/94 I I 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2017 (INTRODUCED) O..;"-,l.t,,.' 3 . ORDINANCE NO. 2018 (INTRODUCED) u > -It . - /(1 4. ORDlNANCE NO. 2019 (lNTRODUCED) Os"r .(J 36:0258 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 17 7/19/94 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: 'GJ?fJ,4~7) Mary. ng, ay J AD 18 7/19/94 I I