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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 16, 1994
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 1994 at 7:00 p, m. in the
City Council Chambers.
Bishop James Corrigan. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints
City Attorney Michael Miller
PRESENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and
Young
None
ABSENT:
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1.
INCOMING
PLANNING
COMSN.
MEMBERS
(Kalemkiarian The new Planning Commission members were presented with their
& Bell) credentials and City pins and welcomed to the City family by
01,) 0 . -:iJ Council liaison to the Planning Commission, Counci1member Kuhn,
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
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The Oath of Office was administered
incoming Planning Commission Members
Carolyn Bell.
by the Ci ty Clerk to
Paul Ka1emkiarian and
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA
ITEMS
None
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Chang, seconded by Counci1member
Margett and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by
title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED,
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Jennifer Peters, 16000 Ventura Blvd., Attorney for Mary Card,
stated, in part, that she is present to deliver an oral status
report (in lieu of a required written contractor's report) on the
subject of the nuisance abatement of the property of Mary Card
located at 533 Valido Road (Agenda Item No, 2, City Manager),
In response to questions from Council, Ms. Peters stated that
estate funds for Mary Card are to be distributed to her enabling
payment for rehabilitation of the property, She reminded Council
that Mrs, Card is a disabled person who needs more time in this
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KUHN
(Santa Anita
Race Track
Acitivities)
LOJESKI
(Bear
Sighting)
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CHANG
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Healthy
Cities
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matter, Mrs, Card is presently rece1v1ng treatment at a mental
health association in Arcadia. The property has been fumigated,
ridding the property of the rats and termites. The inside of the
house has been cleaned, and the debris mostly removed, A general
contractor has been engaged to assess the damage and determine
what repairs are necessary, This is to be accomplished at the
end of this week, with the contractor's report to the Community
Development Department by the end of the following week, The
City Manager stated that a detailed schedule for completion
and/or correction of the property must be submitted to the
Community Development Department. The matter will be continued
for a maximum of thirty days. If no action is taken during that
period of time. the Community Development Department will
schedule a public hearing to consider demolition of the house per
City Council Resolution No. 5790,
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MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilmember Kuhn stated in part, that she has been rece1v1ng
a lot of mail regarding the Santa Anita race track issue and the
library renovation, She understands the disappointment and
frustration of the nearby homeowners regarding the proposed event
at the race track in September. Notification to the nearby
residents of such events has been improved. She also stated to
the Santa Anita executives that, although Council empathized with
them in their need to search for revenue, a blank check was not
issued by this Council. It has become essential to continuously
strive to maintain an acceptable balance between prime
residential neighborhoods and revenue producing businesses. Such
businesses aid in paying the costs so that we all can continue
to enjoy the quality of life with which we have become
accustomed, Today we face a real challenge to maintain fiscal
policy that will support the demands for services to our
citizens. Because of the tight fiscal realities now facing our
City due to state take-a-ways. unfunded federal mandates, and
depressed economic times I we must work harder to create and
preserve an acceptable balance, Santa Anita is a very important
pare of our economic base. The restrictions and regulations
placed upon Santa Anita are tough ones and will allow uS to
determine whether 'or not they will be able to control these
events satisfactorily, The first event over Labor Day will be
closely monitored.
Councilmember Lojeski referred to a memo to the City Manager
from the Recreation Director in regard to a bear sighting in
Wilderness Park. He advises anyone in that area who sights a
bear not to approach it and to immediately call 9-1-1. Donations
to a local organization have enabled them to present the State
Fish and Game people with a special rifle with special bullets
which will not kill or harm the animal. but enable them to put
it to sleep, and then transport it back into the wild.
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Mayor Pro tern Chang stated, in part, that during his attendance
at the League of California Cities meeting in Monterey he had
obtained information regarding California Healthy Cities Project
established in 1988. This is conducted by Western Consortium of
Public Health, contracted with California Department of Public
Health, Also. the project is sponsored by the Public Health
Schools of the University of California. Berkeley; University of
California, Los Angeles; and San Diego State University, This
project focuses on a city's total environmental condition,
including physical surroundings, economic conditions, and social
climates as an arena for health promotion and activities, The
project advocates that the public, private and voluntary sectors
work in concert with the community residents to identify and
address health priorities and related issues of liveability, and
development of responsive public policies which preserve and
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MARGETT
(Light Rail
System -
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Union
Station to
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APPROVAL
(Ju1.l9,1994)
(Aug.2,1994)
(APPROVED)
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GRANT FROM
H.N. &
FRANCES C.
BERGER
FOUNDATION
TO ARCADIA
PUBLIC LIBRARY
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promote individual and community health is key to the Healthy
Cities approach. Mayor Pro tern Chang would like to have staff
review the material he has available and return with a report for
Council to discuss and possibly approve a project. He suggested
a project of a tobacco-free city for Arcadia. Mayor Young said
the tobacco-free city suggestion had been discussed previously
and was not pursued because of lack of interest. It was the
consensus of the Councilmembers that they would review the
information presented, consider the suggestions and various
projects which could be implemented and, if necessary, discuss
the various options and alternatives at a future Council meeting.
Councilmember Margett stated in part that about three weeks ago,
the latter part of July, something happened that had to do with
light rail funds, and the light rail coming from the Los Angeles
Union Station out to Eastern Pasadena., . that is going to be a
reality. A lot of thanks has to be given to our own staff
member. Dave Feinberg and the committees he has served on, as
well as all the council people in the San Gabriel Valley who have
lobbied for a long time for this light rail system, The light
rail will end near the intersection of Sierra Madre Villa and the
Foothill freeway. It is planned that there will be plenty of
parking. It will be necessary to build the station facility,
with some sort of pedestrian walk over the freeway from the
parking lot. This light rail will be close to Arcadia and should
have a dramatic impact on the financial base of this community,
This needs to be looked at from the standpoint of the downtown
revitalization project. The completion date for the Pasadena
portion should be 1998, at which time, hopefully, they will
continue on with the next leg. We still have not resolved where
a future station in Arcadia may go; whether we really want the
station; if we should be campaigning for it; we have not
addressed or come up with the money necessary to build a station.
We have to start looking at such planning. There are exciting
times ahead for Arcadia.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski. Margett and
Young
None
ABSENT:
On MOTION by Agency Member Margett, seconded by Agency Member
Lojeski and CARRIED the minutes of the meetings of July 19, 1994
and August 2, 1994 were APPROVED.
The meeting adjourned to September 6, 1994 at 7:00 p. m,
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
Considered separately (see page 4)
ACCEPTED grant award to the Arcadia Public Library from the H,
N. & Frances C. Berger Foundation in the amount of $6,480,00.
Funds to be utilized to enable the Library to offer the Los
Angeles Times on compact disc with computerized access.
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Councilmember Margett commented that the Berger Foundation has
always been very generous and helpful to the City in many ways.
The grant is greatly appreciated and this will be communicated
to the Foundation.
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EASEMENT ALLOCATED funds in the amount of $3,000,000 in order to meet the
PURCHASE obligation under the January 19. 1993 Easement Purchase Agreement
AGREEMENT by and between the City of Arcadia and Anita Associates. The
CITY OF funds to be allocated from the General Fund, $1,500,000, and the
ARCADIA/ANITA Capital Outlay/Facility Construction Funds, $ 1,500,000.
ASSOCIATES
($3,000,000)
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CONTRACT AWARDED contract for purchase of water meters to Schlumberger
AWARD Industries, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000 as budgeted
WATER in the 1994-95 Capital Improvement Program, and AUTHORIZED the
METERS City Manager to execute said contract in a form approved by the
(Water City Attorney.
Div.)
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DEVELOPER- ACCEPTED the water system facilities installed by the Hahn
INSTALLED Company, developers of the Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall
WATER expansion.
FACILITIES
(Santa Anita
Fashion Park THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF NUMBER 1, WERE
Mall/ APPROVED ON MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHANG, SECONDED BY MAYOR
Expansion) YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
1.
MINUTE Mayor Pro tem Chang said he did not think the minutes of July 19,
APPROVAL 1994 were complete in that the section concerning bilingual pay
(Jul.26,1994) for City employees was summarized. Councilmember Lojeski said
(Aug. 2 ,1994) the action taken was ordinarily included in the minutes in a
(Aug.9,1994) summary form, and suggested that Dr Chang obtain the tape
(APPROVED) recording of the meeting from the City Clerk.
It was MOVED by Mayor Young, seconded by Councilmember Margett
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the minutes
of the July 19 and August 2, 1994 regular meetings and the July
26 and August 9, 1994 adjourned regular meetings.
AYES:
Councilmembers Chang (July 26, August 2 and August 9,
1994 Minutes) Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
Mayor Pro tem Chang (July 19, 1994 Minutes)
None
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NOES:
ABSENT:
CITY MANAGER
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ARCADIA Consideration of report and recommendation regarding the library
LIBRARY expansion/renovation project. Kent Ross, City Librarian,
EXPANSION/ stated, in part, that the proposed library renovation is a
RENOVATION concept which started in the late 1980's. An examination of the
(APPROVED facility revealed that the furnishings were in a continuing state
BID PROCESS) of deterioration. The fixtures, the carpeting, and the roof all
needed to be replaced. At that time these items were entered
into the Capital Improvement Program. Also brought to the
attention of staff was the fact that there were space
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limitations. Because of increased use of the library, there was
insufficient seating. Also a lot of seating had been lost
because of the expanded book collection. The rest rooms were in
state of deterioration. The 1987 earthquakes created cracks
around the floor. Whenever there was a flood in the rest rooms,
the lobby would be flooded also. In 1990 the library card
catalog was computerized, and it was discovered that the
electrical capacity was insufficient to handle the new
technology. At that time it was decided to look at the whole
building rather than just to assign each item to capital
improvements. Staff performed such a study. Also, at about
that time the State had a bond issue that provided funds for
construction of libraries. Council decided that we should avail
ourselves of that opportunity; however it turned out to be a very
competitive situation, and Arcadia was not awarded any funds.
Realizing that something had to be done about refurbishing and
expansion, Council authorized the hiring of an architect. After
a study of all the mechanical, electrical and seismic needs of
the building, the architect provided an estimate of approximately
$5,000,000, which was eventually allocated by the Council a year
or two ago.
Jim Nardini, Architect, Charles Walton Associates, explained the
renovation plans in considerable detail, utilizing site plans,
floor plans, color charts, etc. Plans for seismic upgrade to
the building and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) were set forth. He also explained that this project
will come under Assembly Bill 325 which is a water conservation
measure. To comply with AB 325, they have designed grass strips
in the parkway area around the trees. The irrigation will have
to be reworked to provide a drip system for the trees. A
combination of using less grass than that presently seen together
with a mulch material or some similar drought tolerant
landscaping will comply with AB 325. In reply to Mayor Young,
Mr. Nardini said that several trees will have to be removed.
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Lisa Sachs, Project Construction Manager, stated, in part, that
her job is to maintain the project budget, see that the project
moves ahead on schedule, and assure the quality. Basically, in
September the Council approved an overall 4.9 million dollar
budget, to be all-inclusive for fees, construction, etc.
everything except furniture and fixtures. The library is to
separately fund raise approximately $600,000 for these items.
The construction costs cover strictly only what the architects
hope the bids will come in at for the project, and does not
include the alternatives which were requested above and beyond
the budget. The project is broken down into renovation vs. new
construction. It is important to understand the costs
associated with the renovation vs. new construction, because they
are renovating a 36,000 sq.ft. facility at $2.4 million dollars,
or $66/sq. ft. The space plan will provide a library that will
work into the next century. Also, it will accommodate the
technologies that will be critical for a library in the next
century. Because of the new technologies, all the electrical and
mechanical sys tems have to be reworked; all e lee trical and
mechanical equipment will have to be provided. The mechanical
systems are impacted, and have to be revised. The project will
also be in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act,
with which the facility does not presently comply. Also included
is a structural upgrade. and a complete re.roof. That is quite
extensive, and will be done within a very effective budget. The
cost of the new construction portion, which comprises 12,000
square feet will be approximately $1.6 million dollars. That is
$130/sq.ft., which is based on prevailing wage, and is the cost
of these kinds of structures. At this point they have completed
a 50% independent estimate and review of the project, and are
now undergoing a 100% review and estimate which will validate all
these numbers. If there are some overages in some areas, they
will recommend that the architect make some modifications to
bring the estimate back into line, With regard to the project
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schedule, at this point, the architect has received the comments
back from the City in terms of plan check correction, and is in
the process of making those corrections. Once they are finished,
which is anticipated to be by the end of August, they will be
ready to put together any addendum necessary, and have the bid
package ready to go to bid.
This evening they are requesting approval and recommendation to
bid the project with an anticipated construction start in
December. The overall project duration is in two phases because
it is necessary to have the Library operations functional during
the construction which impacts the costs, Essentially, allowing
nine months per phase, total completion is expected by October
of 1996, They have recommended to the City Manager, that the
project be bid with non-prevailing wage, largely because so much
money can be saved. The City Attorney has put together a report
to justify that this can be done for the City. Those funds could
be put to good use to help with the furniture budget. Also
recommended is pre-qualification of contractors, to make sure
only the most qualified contractors bid on the project, and
ensure that we can do this project successfully.
The City Manager stated that, "this is a very important project
for the City of Arcadia. Considerable time has been spent by the
Council, past and present; the Library Board; City staff and
citizens concerning the library system. Since the inception of
this project in 1989, unfortunately times have changed, funding
has changed, revenue has changed and, as this City Council is
aware, we faced a budget problem this year. Also, staff is
concerned there could be a bigger budget problem next year in
terms of revenue because of the state's unbalanced budget.
Regardless of that fact, in the budget presentation this year
staff recommended a continuation of the library project, design,
plans and specifications. This has been the position of the
staff for the entire time the project has been going forward, to
not stop the project '- take the project all the way through
the bid procedure, look at the cost, look at our funds and see
what the alternatives are. In the budget message, staff
recommended the initiation of a City Physical Facilities Master
Plan, As you are all aware, we have in the past paid cash for
the new Senior Citizens/Community Center and the new fire
station. If we fund the library as proposed, we will be out of
cash. At the same time, we do not have any master plans for a
new police station; we would potentially have insufficient funds
to remodel and/or renovate fire stations No.1 or No.3; and do
any work on the City Hall. All of these projects, including the
library could cost $50,000,000, of which we have only $5,000,000.
The money for construction in the past has basically come from
revenue the City derives from the race track on an annual basis.
That has been as high as almost $2.5 million dollars a year.
However, as Council is aware, that has been a declining revenue
base for the past five years, and projections indicate a
continual decline in revenue due to a change in the industry.
We don't have a master plan for public facilities. We have no
way of knowing what we want; what we need; or how to pay for it.
In order to keep the library project moving forward, I am
recommending that we continue with the plans and specifications
and get the project out to bid, inclusive of the three
alternatives shown this evening for the elevations; that we waive
the requirement for prevailing wage; we send the project out to
bid and come back with the budget cost and actually see what
the project will cost the City of Arcadia,
"At the same time we have initiated a Master Plan study for all
the buildings referenced. Part of that Master Plan study is to
give the Council information on what the financial alternatives
are " all the way from paying cash as you have in the past to
selling bonds, other revenue of general obligation; even
including the possibility of assessment districts for libraries
or other buildings. Staff will bring Council a menu of
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financial alternatives so that if you know you need $50,000,000
in the future, what are your alternative funding mechanisms to
bring that to completion. Ideally, these will track at the same
time " the library going out to bid, and the bid coming in and
this master plan study being done by staff with consultants...
So at the time Council must make a decision on the actual library
award of bid, you will have had a chance to review funding
alternatives - - whether you use the cash on hand and do the
library, or leverage the c~sh or do other forms of cash
alternatives to create a Master Plan for the City. In the past,
this City has created a very good replacement fund for
equipment. .. We have not put penny one away for buildings and
now we are facing the reality of $5,000,000 for a library and we
are at zero dollars for any future building, and having no
significant revenue source to pay for that, I, as City Manager,
have never suggested stopping the library project. I think it
is an important project. The Council must simply weigh this
project and its cost against all the other projects and, more
importantly, how are you going to pay for all the projects
together. So I am suggesting that the Council authorize staff to
continue with the going out to bid per the schedule suggested;
that we complete the Master Plan study phase with financing; that
prior to the award of bid, the Council will at least have a
chance to look at alternative financing mechanisms to see if we
can leverage more dollars for more projects. The Library Board
has submitted a separate recommendation requesting the Council
to continue with the project as was per the existing schedule
with their recommendation to just go forth with the project as
proposed. There is not a significant difference from their
recommendations and mine -. we both want to go forward; the
difference is how Council wants to pay for the project."
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Councilmember Lojeski stated, in part, that during all the
discussion among Councilmembers of the needs of the library, no
one on the Council has ever suggested at any time stopping the
proposed project. He does not know where that misconception is
coming from. There is no change in priorities. We have to go
to bid but we still don't know exactly what we are talking about
in terms of cost of this project. It is prudent to continue the
project with an overall finished product in mind, but it may
take longer than the projected schedule. Times and circumstances
have changed. We should not continue until we know how funds can
be available, but we need to put this into perspective. A lot
of letters and telephone calls have come from concerned citizens.
The library is a highly used public building and something has
to be done about it, but we have to have a plan first.
Councilmember Lojeski would like to see what the numbers are when
the costs come in. Perhaps Lisa Sachs or City staff could look
at an alternative or perhaps look at the possibility of changing
the sequence of how things will take place. ADA standards have
to be looked at. We know there are structural problems with the
existing building and we should put that into the equation too.
Councilmember Lojeski was part of the original committee when it
was decided to start this project. He has watched this develop.
He suggests that the three new council people spend some time in
the City Manager's office in order to really understand how this
library project grew, and the need to keep the existing facility
where it is, adding to it, and restructuring the interior.
Mayor Young stated, in part, that she was on the Council when
this project was originally discussed and there was the
possibility of a grant available from the state. That grant money
was the big impetus for lot of the planning that was started in
1989. However, she is concerned that the police station has just
moved in portable units to provide room for their staff. She
also agrees with Councilmember Lojeski that we all feel that the
library needs a lot of help. What will we do if we go ahead and
rebuild the library with no funds for furniture or fixtures? The
money for these projects is a big problem, and she agrees with
the City Manager that there is a need for a master plan.
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Mayor Pro tem Chang agreed with the design changes and with not
paying prevailing wage. This should result in considerable
savings. The City Manager noted that there was not much more that
could be changed or shaved off. In reply to Mayor Pro tem' s
question, the City Manager said that there is money in the budget
reserved for the library. Mayor Pro tem Chang said that the
library is very important in the community; essential to the
quality of life in the community; and to education of the
children. In the present library the seating is inadequate;
audio visual materials cannot be provided; there are no small
meeting or study rooms; there are a lot of deficiencies because
of ADA requirements; the roof is leaking; the electrical and
water systems should be upgraded; there are no fire sprinklers;
energy standards are not met, etcetera. The library was built
thirty,three years ago. The Council has allocated funds for this I
project. There are problems of priorities. Fire stations No.
1 and No.3 can be put off. The city hall is not an emergency
situation; it could wait another ten or twenty years. The Police
Department has been doing the modular expansion which is nice,
and could be temporary for twenty years. In his opinion, the
library is the most urgent issue. The second problem is that of
maintenance. The problem of equipment might be solved by the
Friends of the Library, and the Library Foundation, which is now
being established. He has trust in the community for help with
the work of the Foundation and the Friends. He is in favor of
the project.
Councilmember Margett stated, in part, that he is supportive of
the library project. He is not saying we should not do something
about the library. The problem is availability of funding. It
is a good recommendation to look at replacement priorities. This
is a good business measure, and should have been approached
thirty years ago. Replacement funds should be being set aside
for the new fire station and the community center building.
Availability of various avenues of funding should be explored,
and options investigated. He likes the idea that this library
project is citizen driven; that is the way it should be.
Councilmember Kuhn is 100% in support of the library. She would
like to see a project which would give us a life span of a few
more than thirty years. That seems like a short life span for
such a facility. She thinks the library should be harmonious
in appearance with the other City buildings, and if we cannot
afford the brick, would like to see a brick veneer to tie in with
the community center and the new fire station. We need to have
a building that will be easily maintained. In response to her
questions, Mr. Nardini said there is an enormous amount of room
in the basement of the building which could be utilized for
collections, perhaps with access only by the library staff.
There is room for expansion. The library will be upgraded with
conduit for future electronic capabilities. There is flexibility
for the future. Library Science is a fast moving field. Storage
of the written word will be more compact and easier to access.
Thirty years is the minimum that the building will be
structurally sound with a proper amount of maintenance.
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Mayor Young stated that the City Manager has a recommendation in
his report for the City Council to give staff direction for the
proposed alternatives for the exterior. Council has seen one
proposal tonight, but she does not think that the three new
councilmembers have seen the others.
The City Manager pointed out that there were two corners of the
proposed renovation shown by the architect, and the brick veneer.
One alternative is to follow Councilmember Lojeski's suggestion
to have staff meet with the new councilmembers and discuss the
three alternatives, which will be built into the bid specs as
alternatives. It is not necessary to make that decision tonight.
At the time staff brings back the bids, they will try to prepare
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an estimate of annual maintenance and operation costs for the
project.
In reply to a question from Mayor Pro tem Chang, the City Manager
reiterated that staff is suggesting that in order to keep the
project on track, that we leave the alternatives in the plans and
specs as alternatives to the bid. That will allow staff to keep
the schedule going. Also, staff can meet with the three new
councilmembers separately, so that they can better understand
the concept. When the bids come back in, Council can then look
at the bids and make the decision. The City Manager is afraid
that if the going out to bid is delayed for this study, the
schedule will also be delayed.
Councilmember Margett stated, in part, that one of the essential
aspects of downtown revitalization is to bring people into the
area. In considering a master plan, he believes downtown
revitalization should be taken into consideration. For instance,
perhaps some thought should be given to rebuilding the City
government structures in that area, rather than building on the
existing site, putting the City's money into the area that needs
revitalization. The City Manager said that there had been some
discussion of infusing the public employees and the government
center into the downtown core. One idea was putting City
buildings in the county park, and using the present facility for
recreation or other use. Those alternatives can be studied,
although they have not been programmed in the budget. The
concept was to keep the cost of the master plan down. This civic
center block has been studied a number of times. Too many
studies or too many versions may delay the end result. If Council
so wishes, a study can be made to provide some rough figures for
moving the City Hall and Police Station. Councilmember Margett
said he felt there would be economic value in moving to the
downtown area. Planning should be done for the future not just---... ---.....
for planning to rebuild the City Hall and police station in the
same old sites. Also consideration should be given to the
possibility of the light rail system coming into the downtown and
how that might relate to the city buildings. Councilmember
Margett also suggested that "quick/smack" type of planning
advice, suggestions and analysis could come from citizens in the
community, after which consultants could come in, if needed. The
City Manager agreed that local expertise may be available for
land and construction costs, but probably outside financial
consultants will need to be consulted to give a menu of financing
mechanisms available.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE staff
to go out to bid for the library project without the requirement
of prevailing wage; upon receipt of bids, EVALUATE them relative
to total cost, including maintenance, energy and utility costs;
EVALUATE this project in relationship to the physical facilities
master plan report and, at that time, Council to make a decision
as to the Library Project status and priority.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
Consideration of report and recommendation regarding public
nuisance case at 533 Valido Road (property owner: Mrs. Mary
Card). On May 17, 1994, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
5790 declaring the property at 533 Valido Road a public nuisance
and ordering the abatement of said nuisance within 90 days (by
August 17, 1994). During May and June, Mrs. Card, the property
owner, made no progress in cleaning the house. On July 12, staff
met with Ms. Peters (Mary Card's attorney) in order to initiate
a course of action to cause clean up or demolition of the
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3.
RE-STRIPING
EL MONTE
AVENUE fro
DUARTE RD.
TO LAS TUNAS
AVE.
(APPROVED)
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structure. Exterior clean up and fumigation arranged by the City
was completed and interior clean up started. After assessing
the amount of work necessary to clean the entire hous~, staff
determined that clean up would cease, but material would be
located such that adequate evaluation could be made by a
contractor to determine what would be necessary to bring the
property into code compliance. In addition, Ms. Peters agreed
to provide to the City, no later than Friday, August 12, 1994 a
letter and a contractor's report outlining what action would be
taken to bring the property into code compliance.
The City Manager noted that at the conclusion of Council's
earlier discussion, it was the consensus of Council to give the
property owner (Mrs. Mary Card) and her attorney (Ms. Peters)
thirty additional days to bring something more formal back to
staff. However, they must submit a detailed schedule for
completion and/or correction of the property by August 26, 1994.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the matter
of abatement of the public nuisance at 533 Valido Road be
CONTINUED for a maximum of thirty days to determine what action
will be taken by the property owner to abate the public nuisance.
If no action is taken during that period of time, the Community
Development Department shall schedule a public hearing to
consider demolition of the house, per City Council Resolution No.
5790.
AYES:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and
Young
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
At its meeting of July 19, 1994, the City Council requested staff
to report on a possible reconfiguration of existing traffic lane
striping on El Monte Avenue between Duarte Road and Las Tunas
Drive to provide more lanes and reduce bicycle lane widths. A
portion of El Monte Avenue from Duarte Road to Lemon Avenue will
be resurfaced with slurry seal in August 1994, and subsequently
re-striped. Four options were submitted for Council's
consideration.
I
Considerable discussion ensued among the councilmembers
concerning the re'striping and the bicycle lanes. It was the
consensus of Council that Option No. 4 should be implemented.
This option would consist of a minor change in the traveled lane
width (from 12' to 11'), and division of the existing bicycle
lanes into separate parking and bicycle lanes. Pavement striping
would provide a 2,way left turn lane (10' wide), through traffic
lane (11' wide) in each direction, bicycle lanes (each 5' wide)
and curb parking lanes (each 7' wide). It would be necessary to
prohibit on-street parking and stopping (red curb) for I
approximately 100 feet on the east side of El Monte Avenue south
of Duarte Road. The fiscal impact would be an additional cost .
of approximately $2,000 in gas tax funds.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Kuhn, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff
to re-stripe El Monte Avenue from Duarte Road to Las Tunas Drive
to facilitate vehicular right turns at the intersections and
delineate the bicycle and parking lanes as indicated in Option
4 of staff report dated August 16, 1994; DIRECT staff to prohibit
on-street curb parking and stopping (red curb) for approximately
100' on the east side of El Monte Avenue south of Duarte Road;
APPROPRIATE an additional $2,000 in Gas Tax Funds to accomplish
the re,striping as recommended.
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
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4,
DEDICATION
PLAQUE
POLICY
(APPROVED)
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1.
ORDINANCE
NO, 2015
(ADOPTED)
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ABSENT:
None
Report and recommendation to implement a dedication plaque
policy. Former City Councilmember Roger G. Chandler addressed
a communication to the City Council with regard to the
inscription of City Councilmember names (past and present) on
dedication plaques. Considerable discussion ensued among
councilmembers in this regard. Councilmember Lojeski noted that,
although Roger Chandler's letter included his name (Lojeski), he
had not encouraged this, and did not think there was any reason
that the community center plaque needed to be changed to include
his name. The community center was approved, constructed and
dedicated during the terms of two different City Councils.
Councilmember Lojeski pointed out that this situation was true
of a number of other dedicated sites in the City. It would be
very expensive to re,do all the dedication plaques. Actually, he
would even discourage the use of plaques, or not listing any
council members. Mayor Young agreed that this is unnecessary
and inappropriate considering the City's budget constraints in
this fiscal year. Councilmember Lojeski also pointed out that
the plaque in the council chamber commemorating the 1984 Olympic
events held in Arcadia was paid for by entities in the City.
Further, it was noted the plaque for construction of the Council
Chamber lists Council names for the ground breaking and for the
dedication. Councilmember Margett agreed the City can not
afford to change plaques on structures in the City because a name
might have been inadvertently omitted. Staff noted that plaques
in many cities list only councilmembers in office at the time of
dedication of the facility. Mayor Pro tem Chang said he agrees
that existing plaques not be changed, but, Council should
establish a policy one way or the other.
It was MOVED by Mayor Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
that future dedication plaques for City facilities show the names
of the councilmembers at the time of dedication.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Lojeski and Young
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn and Margett
None
THE MOTION FAILED.
Councilmember Lojeski said if it is Council's decision to add
names he believes that the Community Center and Fire Station
buildings should be included. He thinks it is a waste of money
and effort, but if that is the direction Council wishes, it
should be consistent. A brief discussion ensued of this matter.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that only future
City dedication plaques list the names of Councilmembers at the
time of ground breaking and at the time of dedication of the
building.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Chang, Kuhn and Margett
Councilmembers Lojeski and Young
None
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented and read by title Ordinance No. 2015:
"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 Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Young
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2.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2020
(INTRODUCED)
O,;'f<n -(> ~'
3.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5813
(ADOPTED)
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...., .., . t )4. 1<..-
.
4.
CLAIM OF
J.DOWNING
(DENIED)
to <It) '-I()
5,
CLAIM OF
J.CHRtSTENSEN
(DENIED)
I@ 'ItJ . 'to
6,,7., & 8.
CLAIMS OF
K. REED
P. SMITH
W. McKENZIE
(DENIED)
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and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2015
be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
The City Attorney presented for introduction and read by title
Ordinance No. 2020: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE EXCEPTION CLAUSE TO SECTIONS
9251. 2 .12., AND 9252.2.21., OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
PROHIBIT HOUSES FROM 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".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No.
2020 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
I
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
The City Attorney presented and read by title Resolution No.
5813: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR VARIOUS CITY
SERVICES: VEHICLE EQUIPMENT CORRECTION INSPECTION AND LAND-USE
COVENANT PREPARATION FEE".
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5813 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers
None
None
Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
."'---/
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of J. Downing
was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Margett, seconded by
Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of J.
Christensen was DENIED 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
I
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of K. Reed, the
claim of P. Smith and the claim of W. McKenzie were DENIED on
MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
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I
CLOSED
SESSION
OliO '10
LOJESKI
(In Memory
of Jean
Goodrich)
ADJOURNMENT
(Sept,6,1994
7:00 p.m.)
ATTEST:
Alford,
36:0294
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
The City Attorney stated that City Council will enter a Closed
Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for a
conference with labor negotiators Dan Cassidy and Gary Rogers
regarding unrepresented employees and AFSCME Local 22264, the
Arcadia Firefighters' Association and Arcadia Police Relief
Association. The second part of the Closed Session will be
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, to discuss the
existing Worker's Compensation case of Swearengin vs. Arcadia.
Councilmember Lojeski adjourned the meeting "in memory of Jean
Goodrich who passed away on August 6, 1994. She resided in Santa
Monica, California. Jean was born in 1923 in Fullerton,
California. She worked in the executive offices of Merle Norman,
Inc.. and more recently, Santa Monica Bank. She was a volunteer
at her community church. She spent a lot of time in the City of
Arcadia. Jean is survived by her sister, Terry; her sons, Cliff
and Richard; one nephew; and seven grandchildren. She will be
dearly missed. The meeting is adjourned in memory of Jean
Goodrich. "
At 9:14 p. m. the Council entered the CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED
and ADJOURNED the regular meeting at 10: 32 p. m. to Tuesday,
September 6, 1994 at 7:00 p. m. in the Council Chamber for a
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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All
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