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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK
M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2, 1994
The Arcadia City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met
in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 1994 at 6:34 p. m.,
in the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang,
Councilmember Lojeski
at6:36p.m.)
Kuhn, Margett and Young
(Councilmember Lojeski arrived
On MOTION by Mayor Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang
and CARRIED, Councilmember Lojeski was EXCUSED.
CLOSED
SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and 54954.5(e), at 6:35
p. m. the City Council entered a CLOSED SESSION for discussion
of public employee performance evaluation and appointment of City
Manager.
The CLOSED SESSION ended and the City Council Regular Meeting
RECONVENED at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Chaplain Brenda Peterson, Arcadia Methodist Hospital
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Police Chief Neal Johnson
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor Young stated: "Recently a man with a stun gun shot two
DALE teen age girls who were walking down a street in Arcadia, but as
RAINE he tried to kidnap one of the girls, his plans were ruined
(Commendation)because a neighbor dared to get involved. That neighbor is Dale
Raine, and the Council would like to recognize him for his heroic
actions. When Dale heard the girls scream, he yelled at the
attacker and then chased him down the street. While the suspect
was not apprehended, both girls were spared further harm because
of Dale's involvement." On behalf of the City Council and the
citizens of Arcadia, Mayor Young presented a Certificate of
Commendation in recognition and appreciation for service to the
community. Mayor Young stated that she is pleased to present
this certificate, and to thank Dale Raine for his quick action
and willingness to come to the aid of the young girls. Police
Chief Johnson also presented a Certificate of Commendation to
Dale Raine on behalf of the Police Department.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
1.
INCOMING
BD. & COMSN.
MEMBERS
The Oath of Office was then administered by the City Clerk to the
following incoming members of various boards and/or commissions
as indicated:
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Grant Parsons, Arcadia Beautiful Commission
Pat Gibson, Recreation Commission
Hilda Henderson, Senior Citizens' Commission
The new commissioners were presented with their credentials and
City pins and welcomed to the City family.
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INTERVIEW It was the consensus of the Council that interviews of additional
SCHEDULE candidates for appointment to the Planning Commission be
(Planning interviewed before a final decision is made. No appointments
Comsn.) will be made tonight.
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ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
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PUBLIC
HEARING
TITLE 24
STATE
DISABLED
ACCESS REG.
APPEALS BD.
(Estab.Proc.)
(APPROVED)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
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The City Manager reported that a further list of candidates for
the Planning Commission has been compiled for Council's
consideration at a study session at 5:15 p. m.. Tuesday, August
9, 1994. It was the consensus of Council that the top five
candidates would be interviewed.
QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA
ITEMS
None
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED by general consent that all ordinances and
resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full
be WAIVED.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Gail Marshall, 2320 Lee Avenue, part owner, Action Arcade,
stated, in part, that a number of years ago, the then Council
gave approval for a video arcade to have seven machines without
necessity for a conditional use permit. At that time two persons
played at one machine; new technology has produced video machines
that can accommodate four players. The seven machine limit
allows these video machines in businesses which do not have to
comply with C. U. P. requirements regarding fire safety, i. e.
sprinklers, two exits, etc. She thinks the Council and the Fire
Department should study this matter because it would be very
difficult for people to be able to exit in an emergency such as
fire or earthquake.
By general consent Council agreed to DIRECT staff to investigate
this matter and return to Council with an informational report
and recommendation in sixty days.
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John Kirages, 400 Oxford Drive, stated, in part, that he
represents residents in the college streets area north of Santa
Anita Race Track. He reiterated the concerns of these residents
about noise, traffic, parking difficulties, etc. which they feel
will result if the Outdoor Entertainment Permit for Santa Anita
Race Track is approved this evening.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Consideration of establishing procedures for a Title-24 State
Disabled Access Regulations Appeals Board. The Community
Development Dep'!rtment is recommending that the City Council
approve a procedure creating an appeals board pertaining to
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access to public accommodations by physically handicapped
persons. The California Health and Safety Code allows the
Community Development Department, in cases of practical
difficulty, unnecessary hardship or extreme differences, to grant
exceptions from the literal requirements of the standards and
specifications of the California Disabled Access Regulations when
it is clearly evident that equivalent facilitation and protection
are secured. The Code also sets forth methods to appeal an
action taken by the Community Development Department. Section
19957.5 establishes procedures for creating a local appeals board
to consider written appeal by any person regarding any action
taken by the Community Development Department in enforcing the
State law pertaining to access to public accommodations by
physically handicapped persons.
Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Counilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and
CARRIED.
It was the consensus that these appeals board appointments should
be made by the Council, and the board members should be Arcadia
residents.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by
Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to
APPROVE the creation of an appeals board pertaining to access to
public accommodations by physically handicapped persons, and
DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate resolution, including
recommendations, for adoption by the City Council at a future
meeting and initiate the activities to find the appropriate
persons for City Council appointment to the Appeals Board.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
2.
PUBLIC The Community Development Department is recommending that the
HEARING City Council direct staff to initiate the appropriate text change
RETROFITTING to amend Chapter 9 of the City's Building Code relating to
TILT-UP "Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing Buildings", in order to
CONCRETE WALL require retrofitting of tilt-up concrete wall buildings
BLDGS. CONST. constructed prior to January 1, 1976. The purpose of the
PRIOR 1976 regulation is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing
(Initiate the risk of death or injury that could result from the effects
Text.Amend. of earthquakes on tilt-up concrete wall buildings designed under
(APPROVED) the building codes in effect prior to January 1, 1976. Buildings
0'>':>0- Oi: subject to these regulations could not be added to or
structurally altered or remodeled without first complying with
the provision of the new regulations unless the building official
determines that the alteration is minor in nature. Tilt-up
concrete wall construction is primarily used on industrial
buildings. An initial study of the Chicago Park area indicated
12 tilt.up concrete wall buildings constructed prior to 1976.
If the City Council authorizes staff to proceed with this text
change, staff will conduct a complete survey of the commercial
and industrial areas in the City to determine the location of all
tilt-up buildings constructed prior to 1976. The requirements
and procedures are set forth in staff report dated August 2,
1994.
Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard. the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and
CARRIED.
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PUBLIC
HEARING
LA. 94-003
PROHIBIT
PROJ.MORE
THAN SINGLE
STORY DIR.
ABOVE
GRADE OR
SUBTER'N
GARAGE
(R-O & R-l
Sing.Fam.
Res.Zones)
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The City Manager stated that the Community Development Department
staff will be meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and owners of
identified properties to educate them on this proposal before it
is returned to Council for introduction. These parties will have
full involvement. and will be apprised of conditions and time
frames.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett. seconded by Mayor Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to
proceed with the proposed text change to the Arcadia Municipal
Code. to amend the Building Code to require retrofitting of tilt-
up concrete wall buildings constructed prior to January 1. 1976.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
Councilmembers Chang. Kuhn. Lojeski. Margett and Young
None
None
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Consideration of Text Amendment 94.003 to prohibit projects
having more than a single-story directly above any proposed below
grade or subterranean garage in the R.O and R.l single-family
residential zones. On September 7. 1993. Ralph Bicker. Chairman
of the Highland Oaks Homeowners' Association. Archi tee tural
Review Board. submitted petitions to the previous City Council.
"'hich contained signatures from 472 of the 650 homes in the
Highlands area. The petitions conveyed the Association's
disappointment in the Council's approval of a proposed two-story
house over a subterranean garage at 1863 Oakwood Avenue.
Furthermore. they requested that the City Council consider
options to prevent further construction of such homes that appear
to exceed the building height requirements for their area.
Sections 9251.1.12 and 9252.2.21 of the Municipal Code prohibit
below grade or subterranean parking within the R-O and R.l zones
because of the potential impact on adjoining properties relating
to excavation. first floor building height. etc. However. the
Code also provides for an "exception". such as in hillside areas,
"'here this type of parking may be allowed through the
modification process.
Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN.
Raloh Bicker. 101 White Oak Drive. Chairman of the ARB for
Highland Oaks Association, stated. in part. that he is present
to urge Council to adopt this text amendment. Owners of 72% of
the properties in the Highlands area are in favor of the text
amendment. They do not want to see any three story residences.
or those that give the appearance of three stories, with a garage
and two stories above, and are in favor of the solution proposed
by staff.
No one else desiring to be heard,
MOTION by Councilmember Margett.
Lojeski and CARRIED.
the hearing was CLOSED on
seconded by Councilmember
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Margett. seconded by
Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
to APPROVE and FILE the Negative Declaration. FIND that the text
amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment.
and DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance, for
adoption by the City Council.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang. Kuhn. Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGConsideration of public protest to weed abatement charges on
WEED ABATEMENTprivate property (1993-1994 Weed Abatement Program). The Los
CHGS.ON PRIV. Angeles County Agricultural Commission has submitted a list of
PROP. ~harges in connection with the cost of abating weeds on each
(1993-94
Prog.) 4 8/2/94
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(Extended
Use of
Police
Dept.
Vehicles)
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(Monterey
Conf.)
YOUNG
(Monterey
Conf. )
KUHN
(Communica-
tion with
Residents)
(Council
Action
& Representa-
tion of
Residents)
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Friendly
City Hall)
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separate lot or parcel of land in the City as listed. The list
has been posted as required and the public hearing scheduled to
hear any objections to the charges.
The City Manager stated, in response to comments that some of the
costs for the weed abatement are extremely low, that these costs
will be analyzed by the Fire Department.
Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one else desiring to be heard, the public hearing was CLOSED
on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Young and
CARRIED.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to CONFIRM the list
as submitted, and DIRECT that the County Auditor be instructed
to enter the amounts of the assessments against the respective
parcels of land as they appear on the current assessment roll.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilmember Lojeski had previously proposed the possibility of
extended use of some of the Police Department automobiles by
being manned by volunteers to provide increased visibility in the
City. -The City Manager replied that a report had been compiled
by the Police Chief and submitted to Council some time ago. A
copy will be provided.
Mayor Pro tem Chang attended a conference in Monterey and
commented that it was very beneficial.
Mayor Young also attended the conference in Monterey. She
it was beneficial, particularly the interplay between
different cities and the knowledge gained from this.
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Councilmember Kuhn feels that communication is the key to solving
a lot of problems and avoiding misunderstandings. She thanked
the people in the community who have been communicating with her
by telephone, letters, postcards, etc. She urges them to
continue this because direct communication is the only way she
can know about the concerns of the residents.
Councilmember Kuhn said she thinks that the Council has turned
the corner in its efforts to serve better as a governing body.
"We no longer agree 100% on every issue, but we have demonstrated
that we can and do reach consensus. This can be accomplished
only when each of us is focused on the larger picture. The
larger picture covers the entire city of 49,000 plus citizens
including issues regarding the safety of those citizens, the
quality of life, the economic development and the physical
requirements needed to meet those needs. The intent of the
entire Council is to represent each and everyone of you in a
fair way. based upon the facts as we perceive them at the time."
Councilmember Kuhn attended the two day conference in Monterey.
and the workshop that impressed her the most was entitled:
"Creating a User Friendly City Hall" While she thinks our City
Hall is user friendly, there were some new fresh ideas presented
to improve communications between city hall and the citizens it
serves, as well as creative ideas to market products and services
offered by city hall. She will share this information with the
City Manager
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KUHN
(Planning
Commissioner
Clark)
MARGETT
(S.G.Basin
Water
Master
Proclamation)
(S.G. Civic
Auditorium;
Pasadena
Playhouse)
(Info. Re.
Election
Campaign
Spending
Limit)
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APPROVAL
(Jul. 5,1994)
(Jul. 22,1994)
(APPROVED)
2.
ADVERT. FOR
BIDS (Rehab.
Storm Drain
Pipes Adj.
Canyon Rd. &
Highland
Oaks Dr.-
Job No.534)
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Councilmember Kuhn also noted that Planning Commissioner Tom
Clark is recovering from surgery at home, and is reported to be
doing very well.
Councilmember Margett stated that San Gabriel Basin Water Master
Lynn McLaughlin is retiring soon. He requested the Mayor to
prepare a proclamation or commendation to show Arcadia's
appreciation for his representation and assistance over the
years.
Councilmember Margett noted that he had his wife have had
occasion to attend performances at both the San Gabriel Civic
Auditorium and the Pasadena Playhouse. He would like to
recommend these theatres to everyone and hope that residents in
Arcadia and the San Gabriel Valley area will support those
cultural efforts.
Councilmember Margett inquired about his request for information
about limits on election campaign spending. The City Attorney
has completed gathering ordinances from other communities. The
City can provide limits over and above what is provided by the
FPPC. A report is under preparation. A pre. report will be
provided within the next fifteen to thirty days.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by
and CARRIED, the minutes of the July 5, 1994
were APPROVED.
Chairman Young
regular mee ting
The meeting ADJOURNED to August 16, 1994 at 7:00 p. m.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED minutes of the July 5, 1994 regular meeting and July 22,
1994 adjourned regular meeting.
APPROVED plans and specifications for rehabilitation of storm
drain pipes adjacent to Canyon Road and Highland Oaks Drive - Job
No. 534. The cost of the project is estimated to be $236,000 as
approved in the 1994-95 Capital Improvement Program. The City
Clerk is AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids.
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CONTRACT
AWARD
(Install.
Fire Hyd'nts
& Reloc. Wtr.
Meters -
Orange Grove
Av. - W.O.
694 & 699)
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AUTH.
CONTRACT
INSPECTION
SERVICES
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Assoc.)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5812
(Comp.Dis-
patcher II's
FY 1994-95)
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CITY MGR.
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AWARDED contract in the amount of $249,963.00 to W. A. Rasic
Construction Company, Inc for the installation of fire hydrants
and the relocation of domestic water meters on Orange Grove
Avenue from Michillinda Avenue to Santa Anita Avenue - W.O. 694
and 699; WAIVE all informalities in the bid and bidding process;
and AUTHORIZE the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a
contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Considered separately (see page 8)
AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a contract with the
firm of Melad & Associates for Building Inspection Service,
subject to approval of the City Attorney. In the 1994-95 Building
Division budget, $40,944 was allocated for inspection services.
There are sufficient funds in this account to provide inspection
services for approximately 26 weeks. This position is paid for
by revenues generated in the Building Division.
ADOPTED Resolution No. 5812 presented and title read by the City
Manager: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR DISPATCHER
II's FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1994-95".
APPROVED an Employment Agreement for City Manager, William R.
Kelly.
THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO.4) WERE
APPROVED AND RESOLUTION NO. 5812 ADOPTED ON MOTION BY
COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY MAYOR YOUNG AND CARRIED ON
ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
Mayor Young announced that the City Council has approved an
employment contract with Mr. William Kelly to be the Arcadia City
Manager.
Mayor Pro tem Chang congratulated William Kelly on his
appointment as City Manager. He said we have the right person;
Mr. Kelly is a very intelligent, diligent, responsive and
responsible person, and the City will be in better and best shape
under his management. He appreciated that during the closed
session earlier, Mr. Kelly had made salary concessions because
of the City's budget problems.
Councilmember Lojeski congratulated Mr. Kelly. As the new City
Manager, he will create a lot of stability; the City has been
through a lot of unstable times. He thought it important that
there had been an unanimous vote. Mr. Kelly has the confidence
of the entire Council.
Councilmember Margett congratulated Mr. Kelly. Councilmember
Margett wants to see Mr. Kelly analyze this City and its
functions department by department. He wants to see an
evaluation of the funds the City has and their adequacy as well
as the funds in various restricted accounts. He wants to see
more cost accounting, and the City run on a more business-like
basis; amortization of City buildings; a multi.year budget. He
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ACCEPT
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS
TR. II 42936
(Whispering
Pines
Estates,
Phase II -
Bluth)
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COUNCIL
COMMENDATION/
PRESENTATION
POLICY
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OUTDOOR
ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT
(Santa Anita
Race Track -
Sept. 3,4,5,
1994)
(APPROVED)
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wants to see the Fire and Police Departments continue to be the
No.1 departments they are.
Councilmember Kuhn congratulated Mr. Kelly and stated that she
is really excited for him and for the City, and knows that we're
going to move forward.
Tract 42936, Whispering Pines Estates, Phase II, is a 23 lot
extension of the Whispering Pines Estates, Phase I, subdivision
developed by Charles Bluth/Bluth Development. The public
improvements associated with the tract have been completed in
accordance with City requirements as established by the Planning
Commission and the City Council. The public improvements
constructed by Mr. Bluth include storm drains, sewers, water
mains, two water storage reservoirs, and a water pump station.
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Councilmember Margett inquired if accepting the public
improvements will have any effect on the ongoing negotiations
concerning the relocation of the water tanks. Staff responded
that the subdivision agreement mandated these tanks in this
location under these conditions, and 'under the State Map Act, the
City is required to accept and record these public improvements
as they exist. Staff will continue to negotiate with Mr. Bluth,
Mr. Pokrajac and the City of Monrovia on tank relocation. The
City Attorney does not believe the City will be losing any
leverage by this approval.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ACCEPT all
public improvements in Tract No. 42936 Whispering Pines
Estates, Phase II, including sewers, storm drains, and water
facilities.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
CITY MANAGER
Report and recommendation considering the
Commendation/Presentation Policy. This policy was developed in
order to clarify the types of presentations made to the public
and to employees, and to provide formal guidelines which will
ensure consistency. The proposed policy is outlined in the
attachment to staff report dated August 2, 1994. This policy is
a procedural guideline and may be modified at any time as the
City Council deems appropriate.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the
Council Commendation/Presentation Policy.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
The City Council recently enacted Ordinance 2013 establishing a
pilot program for outdoor entertainment permits at Santa Anita
Race Track (SART). Per City Council direction. the Council added
a public participation element to the permit process and a City
Council review element regarding conditions. Santa Anita applied
for an Outdoor Entertainment Event Permit (OEP) to conduct a
three day cultural festival on September 3, 4 and 5, 1994. Under
Ordinance 2013, a specific process is prescribed which includes
a thorough review of the application, and an extensive public
notification and participation process. The authority to approve
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AGREEMENT
CITY/ARC.
SCH.DIST.
(Hugo Reid
Primary
School
Prop. Use)
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or deny an OEP application rests with the City Manager, and
approval may include conditions deemed reasonably necessary to
protect health, safety and welfare. The purpose of the report
this date was to present to the Council the result of the public
meeting and the City Manager's decision regarding the
entertainment permit for the crack.
The SART application has been reviewed by the various City
departments for purposes of analyzing impacts and establishing
appropriate conditions. Additionally, staff has retained the
services of a noise consultant and a project consultant to assist
in the review and processing of the application. Santa Anita has
paid its application fee and also deposited the required funds
to pay for all City incurred consultant expenses.
A public meeting was conducted on Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m.
in the Arcadia City Council Chambers. An extensive public
notification process was undertaken in accordance with the OEP
process; 27 notices were posted in the residential areas
northeast and northwest of the Race Track: over 900 notices were
mailed to res idents wi thin a 1,000 foot radius of the SART
boundaries; and a notice was published in the local newspaper.
Approximately 50 persons attended the meeting and there were 19
speakers. The primary and most frequent issues raised by the
speakers were trafficlsecuri ty, noise and sale of alcoholic
beverages.
The following additional conditions have been added to the OEP.
Sales of alcoholic beverages shall be discontinued one hour
before the event closes each day. SART shall reimburse the City
for any costs incurred for any off-site litter clean-up caused
by the event.
In response to a question from Councilmember Margett, Police
Chief Johnson replied that the surrounding streets will be posted
one hour or two hours limited parking. The Police Department does
not anticipate problems. In response to a question from Mayor
Pro tem Chang, staff replied that Santa Anita will pay for any
trash cleanup on surrounding areas and for on-site and off-site
police officers. A sound consultant will monitor noise volume
over the three days.
The City Attorney advised that, in the absence of any changes or
modifications to the existing conditions, the permit is deemed
to be approved.
At the July 26, 1994 meeting, Council considered a proposal from
the School District relative to their utilization of City
property for the temporary placement of modular classrooms (which
was continued to 8-2-94). The School District is refurbishing
the existing classrooms at Hugo Reid Primary School which is
located at De Anza Place, adjacent to Hugo Reid Park. In order
to facilitate the construction, the District is proposing to use
portable buildings for classroom purposes during the construction
phase. Staff mailed notices to neighbors in a 300 foot radius;
the School District furnished the appropriate insurance and
liability documents to the City Attorney; and all other matters
have been resolved between City staff and the School District.
The request for use of the portable structures has been reviewed
by the Fire Department, Recreation Department, Community
Development Department and the Public Works Department.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the
City Manager to execute the Property Use Agreement between the
City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Unified School District, prepared
by the City Attorney with addition of "or occupants" to Section
No.2.
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ORDINANCE
NO. 2015
(INTRODUCED)
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2.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2017
(ADOPTED)
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3.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2018
(ADOPTED)
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MANAGER
MARGETT
(In Memory
of Elmer
Bensen)
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
CITY ATTORNEY
Ordinance No. 2015 presented for introduction and title read by
the City Attorney: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING, DELETING AND ADDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
AS ADOPTED BY THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE".
It was MOVED by Mayor Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2015
be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
Ordinance No. 2017 presented for adoption and title read by the
City Attorney: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING NUMBER 10 TO SECTION 3440.5 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING ALTERNATIVE METHODS TO THE
REQUIREMENT FOR FENCING BETWEEN A HOUSE AND A SWIMMING POOL".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 2017 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
Ordinance No. 2018 presented for adoption and title read by the
City Attorney: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECT.ION 4421. 3 OF THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD THE OESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS PRESERVE TO
WILDERNESS PARK".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Kuhn, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 2018 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
MATTERS FROM STAFF
The City Manager stated that adjournment date and time should be
changed to Tuesday August 9, 1994 at 5:15 p. m. for interviews
of Planning Commission candidates.
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Councilmember Margett adjourned the meeting in memory of "Elmer
Benson who passed away recently. He was eighty-seven years old.
Elmer was born in Denmark and immigrated to the United States in
1922. Elmer resided in Arcadia for thirty-nine years with his
wife and companion of sixty-two years, Esther Benson. Elmer was
a general contractor of custom homes and churches within the
community and Southern California. He retired in 1978 in Fresno,
California. He is survived by his wife and sons, Donald and
Richard: daughter, Ingrid: eight grandchildren; five great
grandchildren; and his brother, Axel of Covina. He was a devoted
family man and will be greatly missed."
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ADJOURNMENT
(Aug.9,1994
5: 15 p.m.)
ATTEST:
36:0278
The meeting ADJOURNED at 8:55 p. m. to 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, August
9, 1994 in the Conference Room of the Council Chamber for an
adjourned regular meeting to conduct the business of the Council
and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any closed session
necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters and evaluation
of properties.
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