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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 20,1994 I I OlIO -';"'() 09;;("1'1 " 36:0317 (r CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ORD. & RES, READ BY TITLE ONLY 1- DIANE NAFTZER (Santa Anita Fashion Park) 2. MEAGAN McCELLAN 3. ARCADIA WELFARE & THRIFT SHOP MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 The Arcadia City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting at 7:00 p. m., Tuesday, September 20, 1994 in the City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. Jolene Cardenbach, Arcadia Congregational Church Eldon Davidson, Assistant City EngineerfWater Manager PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS None It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Young presented the Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to Ms. Diane Naftzer in recognition and appreciation of outstanding service to the community. Ms. Naftzer is retiring from the position of Manager of Santa Anita Fashion Park so that she can be with her children. Mayor Young presented the Mayor's Certificate of Commendation in recognition of achievements to Meagan McCellan, Miss Junior America City Queen. Mayor Young read a proclamation: "WHEREAS the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop is celebrating sixty-two years of service to the conununity, and WHERZAS it wa~ created during the depression to furnish clothes for needy school children; and WHEREAS this welfare organization provides temporary emergency assistance for the financially distressed; and WHEREAS this fine group of volunteers also coordinates the White Christmas project each year which provides holiday cheer for families in need, I, Mary Young, Mayor of the City of Arcadia, do hereby PROCLAIM September 28, 1994 to be Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop Day, and do commend this organization for the unselfish support that they provide to our community". 1 9/20/94 o ,1.f..f'YOUNG rJ5P (Elks Club Donations to Police & Fire Depts.) MARGETT (Freeway Sound Wall - Caltrans) (Republican Convention California State Finances) 36:0318 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION John Wuo, 135 East Alta Street, stated, in part, that he wanted to thank all past and present councilmembers for their efforts in bringing Nordstrom to Arcadia. It is the best thing that has happened to our community. He has never seen a department store so involved with the community. Nordstrom has helped raise good sums of money for both the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He is present on behalf of the Arcadia Education Foundation to announce that this coming Saturday, September 24, 1994 at 8:00 p. m. Nordstrom is putting on a great "rock-the- block" party for our school children. Tickets are $7.00 per person, and they will provide refreshments, professional dancing, professional modeling and lots of prizes. Also Mr. Dan Cortez of MTV will be present to sign autographs. Mr. Wuo is present to encourage the children and their friends to attend. "Please support your Arcadia Education Foundation." I MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Young stated that last Saturday night, the Elks Club generously gave $1,000 to the Arcadia Police Department, and $1,000 to the Fire Department as a donation for further projects. This is a wonderful gift and is much appreciated. Councilmember Margett stated that he had received a letter from the President of the Rancho Santa Anita Property Owners' Association urging the City Council to continue contact with Caltrans in an effort to complete construction of sound walls in Arcadia along the 210 Freeway. Councilmember Margett attended the Republican Convention in San Oiego last week and talked with a candidate for State Controller, Tom McClintock. Mr. McClintock said that with regard to finances, the State of California is in de facto receivership. The legislature has glossed over and balanced budgets to the extent that it is unrealistic. Last year the State could not come close to balancing the budget, and went to foreign financiers to be able to have a stop gap measure to avoid calamity. The international consortium of bankers dictated the terms so as to trigger the necessary cuts in the budget so that they could loan the money. The Republican legislators Councilmember Margett talked to sounded as though this is a great thing because it is the only thing that will really bring the legislature into focus to know how serious the problem is. Also, budgets in the past always required that as they were proposed, they would be submitted, and the legislature would pass that particular budget. However, actually they can propose one budget and then pass another budget. Councilmember Margett thought that was outstanding to tell everybody in the State what the budget is and then change it at the last moment. Also, he learned that for the last two years when the State was short of funds it merely rolled over the amount of the deficit into the next year's budget. consequently creating more chaos because as revenue has decreased, the budget was bloated with debt from the past. Mr. McClintock said that the legislature, by constitutional requirements, can only borrow up to $300,000 without going to the people for approval. They circumvent this in many different ways. One of the ways that he thought was extraordinary was, i. e. by placing items on the prison system operating budget that would call for floating revenue bonds. Therefore the operating budget has to pay funds out of the penal institution's budget to take care of those particular bonds. There is a tremendous influx of expenditures for the prison system, which is bloated because of the bonds they have to pay that the taxpayer has not really approved of. Mr. McClintock recommended that we need to have a genuine balanced budget requirement for the ;-ate of California. and he felt that voter approval on t~" debt cannot be I 2 9 /201 ~ I I CHANG (Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival) (Double Page Printing - City Hand- outs) (Street Lighting at Stop Signs) (Freeway Sound Wall - Caltrans) (Fire Dept. Dispatch Center) (Elks Club Donations to Police & Fire Depts.) KUHN (Mtg. - Trans.Cmte.- Council of Governments) l. PUBLIC HEARING NUISANCE ABATEMENT (533 Valido Road (CONT'D TO OCT.4,1994) (j)c,'UJ_ " 'I :.' : I ~ " t ' '", ' 36:0319 circumvented any more than that which has already been done. The spending limit passed in 1976 or 1979 has been circumvented to a great degree. Former Governor Dukemej ian insisted that the State should have reserves of 3% of the budget. There are no reserves. Mr. McClintock painted a very dreary picture as to where the State is with regard to its finances. Mayor Pro tern Chang explained, that today is the month in terms of the Chinese lunar calendar. It the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese celebrate family, which is symbolized by the completeness of He provided samples of the traditional moon Councilmembers. middle of the is also called unity of the the full moon. cake to the Mayor Pro tern Chang noticed that the handouts from the City Manager to the City Council are single page printed. Double page printing would save a lot of money. Mayor Pro tern Chang has had complaints that there is not enough street lighting, particularly at cross streets with stop signs. He would like staff to look into installation of street lights at cross roads where there are no red lights. Mayor Pro tern Chang also received a letter from the President of the Rancho Santa Anita Homeowners' Association concerning the sound wall construction along the 210 Freeway. He would like staff to look into this matter by contacting Caltrans. Mayor Pro tern Chang visited the Fire Department Dispatch Center and thought it was very impressive, with state of the art equipment and efficient personnel. After his tour of the Dispatch Center, he feels very secure and would like to have other Arcadia citizens have the same feeling. Mayor Pro tern Chang had also attended the Elks dinner and expressed his appreciation for the generous contributions to the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments. Councilmember Kuhn said that she is a member of the Transportation Committee of the Council of Governments, but since she was unable to attend the last meeting because of time conflict with the Council meeting, Arcadia was represented by staff member Dave Feinberg. There was a discussion of the Metropolitan Transit Authority long range plan and there will be more such discussions in the future. The Committee also voted to hire a transportation expert to assist the Committee for a six month period. Also, at the Governing Board Meeting of the Council of Governments, Nell Soto was elected to be the new representative to the Air Quality Management District. If she had not been present at that first meeting, they would have passed a motion requiring all regional shopping centers and special event areas to submit ride share plans. Ms. Soto asked that a special task force be set in place to study the issue, which was agreed to. Councilmember Kuhn would very much like to see Arcadia represented on this task force because this could have significant impact on Fashion Park and Santa Anita race track. PUBLIC HEARING The City Council at its August 16, 1994 meeting continued its consideration of the public nuisance abatement case for the property at 533 Valido Road for thirty days in order to allow the property owner, Mr. Mary Card and/or her attorney, Ms. Jennifer Peters, to submit a report to the City outlining what action and schedule should be proposed to bring the house and property into City code compliance. As of this date, no report has been submitted to the City. On September 1, the Community Oevelopment ,'() 9/20/94 3 36:0320 Department sent a letter to Ms. Peters and Mrs. Card advising them that a public hearing was scheduled for the September 20, 1994 meeting to determine what action should be taken on 533 Valido Road to abate the nuisance and attain code compliance, including the option of demolishing the structure. In order for the City to prepare the necessary recommendation for City Council action, a contractor was hired by the City to inspect the property, and prepare an assessment of the condition of the house. The contractor completed his inspection on September 12. The City has also received a preliminary bid on the cost of demolishing the house (not including removal of the items inside the house). Because the City had not heard from Ms. Peters or Mrs. Card, on September 13, staff contacted Ms. Peters, who advised the City Attorney that she no longer represented Mrs. Card. Mrs. Card is not doing anything about the property and is now without representation. Ms. Peters requested that this matter be continued for thirty days to allow Mrs. Card time to prepare for the hearing. In view of the time that has already elapsed and the fairness of the City's approach to date, staff does not concur that thirty days are necessary, however, staff is recommending a continuance of fourteen days to October 4, 1994 to bring back a final report for Council on timing, legal issues and protection for all parties involved. Councilmember Lojeski stated that it is his opinion that enough time has elapsed in considering how to accomplish the abatement of this problem. It is time that Council gave some consideration to the surrounding community which has had to live with this problem for a long time now. He inquired of the City Attorney as to whether the entire abatement procedure would have to be started over again in the event Mrs. Card engages a new attorney. The City Attorney responded this would not be required. Councilmember Margett is concerned about protecting Mrs. Card's property rights in this matter. He suggested that the City might auction the property rather than tear it down because he is concerned about ordering the demolition of private property. He would like to determine whether or not Ms. Card has the capacity to make these decisions for herself. He is concerned about the neighbors, but the City has to balance everyone's rights. The City Attorney responded that as far as staff has observed, Mrs. Card is capable of acting on her own behalf, so no conservatory can be appointed. Staff has been informed of this by Ms. Peters and by social workers. The City cannot compel any kind of psychological examination. There is nothing the City can do with regard to determining her capacity unless a family member steps forward to help. Mayor Pro tem Chang inquired if Mrs. Card's family could not be contacted in order to help the City with this matter. Staff responded that they had attempted this, but the family refuses to become involved. Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN. Tom Stevenson, 525 Valido Road, stated, in part, that his home is next door to the property under discussion. It was three years ago that the City first responded to the requests for help from the neighbors, so this has been an on-going problcu.. Th~r~ has been no progress for three years. Actually, it was the Los Angeles County Health Department that actually responded by taking some action. There is concern about Mrs. Card's property rights, and also concern about the rights of the surrounding community, and the fact that they have not been served or listened to or responded to on a timely basis. He is glad to say that the City finally had exterminators come out and kill the rats in the rat. infested house. However, there continue to be open holes in the roof and probably the rats will return. There are dead rats in the house. City staff wear masks when they 4 9/20/94 I I I I ROLL CALL l. MINUTE APPROVAL (Sept.6,1994 Reg.& Spec. Mtgs.) (APPROVED) 1 ~ ~,' . I . "r"':'.' I'. , 36:0321 4\) enter the house because of the smell. Two months ago, the Newco Company placed a 25 foot dumpster next door - 10 feet from Mr. Stevenson's bedroom window. The dumpster contains a couch, plastic bags with unknown contents, tree limbs and eight weeks worth of grass clippings. The dumpster has been there for eight weeks and smells badly. The dumpster was provided at the expense of the City apparently with the hope that Mrs. Card would utilize it to move some of th~ things out of the house, but the house is still full; Mary Card is not going to cooperate with the City. Mr. Stevenson presented a petition with twenty-nine signatures from the surrounding neighbors which he read to the Council: "Petition to the Arcadia City Council, dated September 16, 1994. The Arcadia citizens identified on the following pages urgently request that the Arcadia City Council take immediate action to cause the repair or demolition of the residence located at 533 Valido Road, which has been identified by the City Council as a public health and fire hazard, as well as a public nuisance. It is our urgent request that the property owner of 533 Valido Road be required to either repair the property by complying with all applicable health and fire codes, as well as all appropriate building, construction and safety codes without further delay or that the City Council take immediate action to require that the property be demolished as soon as possible". Mr. Stevenson was glad to hear that on October 4, there will be no more continuances. Last May, Council assured the residents that within ninety days action would be taken. Ninety days was a few months ago. Staff responded that the dumpster is to be removed within the next week. In response to questions from Councilmember Lojeski, Mr. Stevenson said that Mrs. Card is on the premises quite a bit of the time, although she does not stay overnight. In response to questions from Councilmember Margett, Mr. Stevenson said it was highly unlikely that any family members would be available to assist in this situation. No one else desiring to be heard, the public hearing was CONTINUED to the October 4, 1994 City Council meeting on MOTION by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED. Councilmember Lojeski emphasized further that the City and Council have been exceedingly generous in this whole situation, and he would not like to see this carried on beyond the October 4, 1994 continuance. Councilmember Lojeski also emphasized that he wants the trash bin moved off the property and that should be part of the motion. 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 Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows the minutes of the September 6, 1994 regular and special meetings were APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None 5 9/20/94 2. SW CORNER SITE LEASE FOR CHRISTMAS TREE SALES (C. Hawkins) (APPROVED) eJ68"o.ZA<I 3. REQ. FOR WAIVER OF RES, ARA-I72 FOR GUN/ JEWELRY STORE (50 E. Htg. Dr.) (DENIED) 36 V()~';3() ADJOURNMENT 1. MINUTE APPROVAL (Sept.6,1994 Reg.& Spec.) (APPROVED) 2. 3. 36:0322 .. I t was MOVED by Agency Member Loj eski, seconded by Agency Chairman Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the request of C. Hawkins Christmas Tree Company to lease 146-170 East Huntington Drive (Southwest Corner Site) for the sale of Chris tmas trees for the period November 1, through Oecember 31, 1994, at a rental fee of $2,300. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None Consideration of the request for waiver of ARA Resolution No. ARA-172 to permit a gun and jewelry shop in the Central Redevelopment Project Area at 50 E. Huntington Drive. I Aramis Gulbevan. Sr., 12140 Ranchito Street, El Monte, stated, in part, that he formerly operated a gunsmith/jewelry store at 602 E. Live Oak Avenue. He stated that the proposed new location was formerly a jewelry store and that it has barred windows. He plans to sell jewelry and guns, but most of his business involves repairing and refitting guns. Agency Member Lojeski explained how the Agency had in years past developed the list of businesses they deemed to be inappropriate for the redevelopment area. He did not feel this list should be disregarded because of the present economic climate. Although there are several such businesses in the area, most of them were already in business there before Resolution ARA-172 was adopted. It was MOVED by Agency Member Kuhn, seconded by Agency Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to OENY the request for a waiver from Resolution ARA-172 to permit a gun and jewelry shop at 50 E. Huntington Drive in the Central Redevelopment Project Area. Agency Member Margett said that the Agency should make its commitment to the redevelopment area to make it a desirable place for businesses. Thus far, the Agency had done nothing to improve that area, and yet has in place a long list of undesirable businesses for this area. Agency Member Kuhn noted that this proposed location is between two bars, Agency Member Loj eski responded that staff is in the process of developing specific guidelines for improvements in the redevelopment area as recently directed by the Agency. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None The meeting ADJOURNED to October 4, 1994 at 7:00 p. m. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED I CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED minutes of the September 6, 1994 regular and special meetings. Considered separately (see page 7) Considered separately (see page 8) 6 9/20/94 I I 4. eJ 7.<:0. It? ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (Reconst. Bk. Wall Baldwin Reserv. Site) 5. O?.>c) _ 7~l RESOLUTION NO. 5819 (ADOPTED) 6. 7. 8. OS/S-_,6() CERT.COMP'N SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL (APPROVED ISSUANCE & RECORD'N) 9. 2. :!,'?;..It',j./fJ CONTRACT AWARD - TRIANGLE CORE OF CONSULTANTS (Asbestos Removal Manag. Serv.- Arcadia Nato Guard Armory) (APPROVED) 36:0323 AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the reconstruction of the block wall at the Baldwin Reservoir'Site. ADOPTED Resolution No. 5819: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INAPPLICABILITY OF PREVAILING WAGE RATES TO CERTAIN CITY PROJECTS (ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY EXPANSION) EXCEPT WHERE REQUIRED BY LAW", presented and title read by the City Manager. Considered separately (see page 8) Considered separately (see page 8 ) APPROVEO issuance and recordation of a Certificate of Completion for the Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall improvements pursuant to the Easement Purchase Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Considered separately (see page 9) THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS 1, 4, 5, & 8 WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHANG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARGETT AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None The City acquired title to .the Armory property at 260 W. Huntington Drive from the State of California in May of 1988. The Armory property is immediately adjacent to the Civic Center complex and provides additional area into which future municipal facility expansions could occur. Before any significant action can be taken concerning the long term disposition of the Armory (demolition or major alteration), existing asbestos in the Armory buildings will need to be identified and removed by qualified personnel. While the State has supplied a copy of their asbestos survey for the Armory, it appears to be incomplete. This concern is based upon staff's experience with other asbestos reports it has received. The State report lists only materials found on site which contain asbestos and does not include a comprehensive list of all materials sampled and tested. Without an accounting of all samples taken, the City may not be able to rely on the State report as the basis of asbestos removal work. The Request for Proposal (RFP) circulated July 11, 1994 contemplates a three phased approach to the Armory asbestos work: Phase I Assessment of the State report; Phase II - Asbestos Survey of the Armory; Phase III - Asbestos Abatement. The City received responses from Triangle Core of Consultants and ATC Environmental, Inc. Triangle Core of Consultants is more cost effective by $2,665. Considerable discussion ensued among the Councilmembers. Councilmember Lojeski expressed concern that the City had acquired ownership of the property without having the State perform the asbestos clean-up. He does not feel that the State will ever reimburse the City for the cost of this clean-up. At Council's request, staff reviewed the details of the purchase, 7 9/20/94 3. RESOLUTION NO. 5820 (ADOPTED) ., .. (Park I g .. '"I Viol. Penal. & Late Penal.) 6. , RESOLUTION Jl n "I., ~ <, ~,<~V - '~NO. 5821 (ADOPTED) (Salary Sch. Fire Admin. Capt. 1994- 95) 7. Oil.;]e). ,,(1 CONTRACT AWARD (Sanwa Bank) (City Banking Services) (APPROVED) 36:0324 with a five year lease-back to the National Guard, and eventual possession of the property by the City. There was no knowledge of an asbestos problem prior to June 1993 during the final walk- through, prior to taking possession of the property. At that time the City was informed verbally by State National Guard officials that a survey had been done in 1989 which revealed the presence of contaminated materials. At staff's request, a copy of the survey was forwarded to the City. The asbestos in the buildings is non-friable, and is not of any danger unless it is broken into or tampered with, The City Attorney stated that request has been made to the State for reimbursement of the cost of this contract and the eventual cost of clean-up. If this is denied, the City will enter into litigation to recover these costs. Since the City has recently leased some of the space to the Arcadia Unified School District, and although the City is protected from liability by a lease clause, the clean-up should be undertaken without too much delay. I It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to enter into an agreement, subject to City Attorney approval, for asbestos removal management services for the Arcadia National Guard Armory to Triangle Core of Consultants up to an amount of $15,750 ($13,690 plus 15% for contingencies) and DIRECT that staff endeavor to recover these costs from the State. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None The Ci ty Manager presented and read by title, Resolution No. 5820: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKING VIOLATION PENALTIES". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5820 be and it is hereby ADOPTED, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None In response to questions from Mayor Pro tem Chang, staff explained the salary schedule listed in Resolution No. 5821 reflects the length of service with the City and the educational degree held by the employee. The City Manager presented and read by title, Resolution No. 5821: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE CAPTAIN (AFFA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95". I It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5821 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None On Oecember 31, 1994, the City's three year contract with First Interstate Bank to provide banking services for the City's active and payroll checking accounts, will expire. In April, 1994 the Treasurer's office prepared and distributed to all banking institutions within the Arcadia City Limits, a Request for B 9/20/94 I I 36:0325 Proposal to provide banking services for a five year period, January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1999. The contract was extended an additional two years in order to save on conversion costs and to encourage more aggressive bids from the banks submitting proposals. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember , . Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote to AUTHORIZE the Clty Manager to sign an agreement approved by the City Attorney, with Sanwa Bank for banking services for the period of January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1999. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None 9 . .3 '.....(l .. ~'\ t') EQUIP.PURCH. The Community Development Department is requesting that the City (Automobile Council authorize the purchase of a new automobile in an amount Comm.Dev. not to exceed $15,000 to replace a Code Services vehicle Dept.) destroyed in an accident. This vehicle will be used by the Code (APPROVED) Services Officer at least half time or more each day. Since the number of City fleet automobiles has been reduced, there are no extra automobiles which could be used by this employee. 1. ot'rO -.'~ D ARCADIA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION (Request for Financial Assistance (CONT'D TO OCT.18,1994) 2. t?11(j... i LEAGUE CALIF. CITIES MTG. OCT. 23-25 LONG BEACH (Hotel Accom'n Mayor Young (APPROVED) It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Officer to proceed with the purchase of a vehicle in an amount not to exceed $15,000, and that said funds be appropriated from the Equipment Replacement Fund balance. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None CITY MANAGER Vincent Folev, 1st Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association appeared at the September 6, 1994 City Council meeting to request financial assistance for the Tournament of Roses Association. He is present tonight to thank the City Manager for the report prepared by his office. After a review of the report, the Tournament Executive Committee felt that there is information that can be better presented to the Council. Mr. Foley, on behalf of the Tournament Executive Committee, requested that this item be continued to the October 18, 1994 City Council meeting. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to CONTINUE to the October 18, 1994 City Council meeting or thereafter, the request for financial assistance from the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE a one night hotel accommodation on October 24 for Mayor Young to be in attendance at a 7:30 a. m. special breakfast meeting during the League of California Cities Annual Conference October 23-25, 1994, in Long Beach. Mayor Young to represent the City as voting delegate at the special meeting. 9 9/20/94 3. t'JIS() .cJ.('l LEAGUE CALIF. CITIES MTG. OCT.23-25 LONG BEACH (Voting Delegate & Alternate) (Young & Chang) 1. ORDINANCE NO. 2021 (INTRODUCED) (~,~,',,7() OIt(O ~ I~- 2. :U:.(V '" RESOLUTION NO. 5818 (ADOPTED) 36 :0l.326 AYES: NOES: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn and Margett Councilmember Lojeski (He felt this to be an inappropriate use of City funds since the League of California Cities meeting is to be held within 50 miles of the City of Arcadia, and therefore against City policy. ) None Mayor Young ABSENT: ABSTAIN: It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPOINT Mayor Young as voting delegate and Mayor Pro tern Chang as alternate delegate to represent the City of Arcadia at the Annual League of California Cities Conference, October 23-25, 1994 in Long Beach. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for introduction, and read by title Ordinance No. 2021: "A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A DESIGN OVERLAY (D) TO THE PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE AREA BORDERED BY VIRGINIA AVENUE ON THE NORTH, SANTA ANITA AVENUE ON THE WEST, HIGHLA.~D OAKS ON THE EAST EXTENOING TO THE EAST ENO OF SYCAMORE AVENUE AND BORDERED BY THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FRONTING ON FOOTHILL BOULEVARD ON THE SOUTH AND INCLUDING SAID AREA INTO THE HIGHLAND OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND AMENDING SECTIONS 9272.2.3 AND 9233.5 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE". It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2021 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. Councilmember Lojeski noted for the record that a letter had been received this evening dated September 20, 1994 from Irene A. Daly, 1300 Oakhaven Lane, in opposition to this annexation. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None The City Attorney presented and read by title Resolution No. 5818: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 5289 RELATING TO REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE HIGHLAND OAKS "D" ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ZONE AREA". I It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5818 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None MATTERS FROM STAFF None 10 9/20/94 I I CLOSED SESSION dl/v v() MARGETT (In Memory of Kenneth Otto) LOJESKI (In Memory of Barbara Regan) ADJOURNMENT (Oct.4,1994 7:00 p.m.) ATTEST: 36:~27 The City Attorney announced that the City Council will enter a CLOSED SESSION, "pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for conference with labor negot~ators Dan Cassidy and/or Gary Rogers regarding unrepresented employees and AFSCME Local 22264, the Arcadia Firefighters' Association, and Arcadia Police Relief Association. " Councilmember Margett adjourned the meeting "in memory of Kenneth Otto. Ken was born in 1927 and passed away on September 2. He was born and raised in Chicago and served in World War II. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he became a police officer in Chicago, and served in this capacity until he moved to California in 1960. After his retirement from law enforcement, Ken moved and began a career in the private sector, working for the 3M Manufacturing Company for several years. Ken is survived by his wife, Joan; daughters Linda and Cindy; and grandson, Blake. Ken also has a special place in the hearts of the entire Margett family as our son, Jim is married to the daughter, Linda. Ken was a devoted family man whose memory will be cherished forever." Councilmember Lojeski adjourned the meeting "in memory of a long- standing friend of Arcadia . - a lady I first met when I was thinking of running for City Council. She at that time was a member of the Arcadians for Arcadia, a group that I know Mary and Bob both remember very well. Barbara Regan was always there and always asking the questions. Barbara had moved to the desert communities, the Palm Springs area, I believe. It was noticed in the newspaper that she had passed away. I don't have a lot of information at all. She and her husband, Frank, owned the Santa Anita Camera Shop, and were real participants in the community. I know there are a lot of folks in this community that had appreciated the Regans and what they have contributed to the City of Arcadia. The City again has lost a very, very fine member and a fine friend. I would like to adj ourn tonight's meeting in memory of Barbara Regan." At 9:16 p. m. the Council entered the CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and ADJOURNED the regular meeting at 10:45 p. m. to Tuesday, October 4, 1994 at 7:00 p. m. in the Council Chambers 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. 'P)~41~ Mary B. Y g, Mayo 11 9/20/94