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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
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ROLL CALL
AB 1290
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IMPLEMENTATION
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
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ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 1994
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 1994 at 6:00 p. m, in
the Conference Room of the City Hall Council Chamber,
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski,
Margett and Young
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATION
The City Manager/Executive Director stated, in part, that in
January of this year, the State of California enacted
Assembly Bill 1290, which is the most significant change
in redevelopment law in this last decade. Basically, it
is more restrictive in many ways, and makes redevelopment
agencies more accountable for their actions. As a result of
many past abuses, the State legislature is watching
redevelopment activities, This action requires redevelopment
agencies in the State to also make some changes. The law has
changed with regard to housing. The housing fund in California
is approximately twenty-two billion dollars. A lot of money is
being spent, but also a lot of agencies are not doing anything,
In the past Arcadia has not had to do anything with regard to
replacement housing, because appropriate findings had been made
that the area did not need the housing and the funds were not
available. Detailed information regarding the legal and the
housing requirements will be presented to the Agency, The
program will be called "An Affordable Housing Strategy or
Concept." Staff feels that a program can be developed with
reasonable goals and objectives to create housing which will
meet the needs of Arcadia, and not have the connotation of low
income housing. The terms used might be low- income, , . in Arcadia
that would be $60,000 for a family of four, which is not "low
income" in a cross section of the Los Angeles basin, but that
is what low-income means in Arcadia. The Agency must adopt a
plan by the end of this calendar year; it need not be submitted
to any agency; it is to be adopted and on file here. The State
may choose to look at it some time in the future. This does not
mean that the plan cannot be changed, but it means the Agency
has to create a set of realistic goals and objectives and move
toward chern. The penalties can be severe for non-compliance.
The basic outline of the issues and numbers will be presented
to the Agency and then presented to Council for adoption in a
formal hearing at the December 20, 1994 Council/Agency Meeting,
The Economic Development Administrator stated, in part, that the
major change in redevelopment law which took effect in January
was very confusing, Clean-up legislation called SB 732 was
adopted as an urgency ordinance in September. Staff has written
a long and comprehensive draft plan for the Agency, The housing
component is the core of what staff presented to the Agency this
date, The law had two major components; the first will affect
the time limits of the Agency, and at the last meeting the
Council adopted an ordinance which set new limits on the
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redevelopment process. The Agency can incur debt only until the
year 2004; the redevelopment plan ends in 2014 instead of 2026;
debt has to be paid off by the year 2024, The life, of the
redevelopment project has shrunk by fourteen years. The second
component is the implementation plan. There are five major
componerts to the implementation plan. First, goals and
objectives must be defined. These have been adopted in the
original plan in 1973, Subsequent goals and objectives were
adopted in 1985. All of these ~ill be put into the plan. Also,
a new definition of blight has been established in AB 1290 which
has broadened the definition to include not just physical
changes but to include economic problems. The plan includes the
original and new conditions of blight, as well as proposed
programs and projects, and how they address blight and goals are
set to accomplish this objective, The third component is a list 1
of all the programs and projects the Agency can think of. It
will be necessary to explain in the plan how these programs
address blight and meet the goals set forth.
The next item was the five-year implementation plan. Basically,
that was a list of what the Agency plans to do in the next five
years and how it is to be funded. The Agency at present
already has downtown revitalization plans in place -- Downtown
2000, southwest and northwes t corner proj ects, Foulger Ford
theater proj ect, Fifth Avenue proj ect, possibly the transit
center project, etc,
The last component was housing, This is a significant component
because the law says it is not necessary to meet the blight test
where housing is concerned. Clear performance measures must
be established - - something that is measurable and that is
consistent with the housing element. Arcadia's element dates
from 1990". some of the numbers ate now out of date, 1 t is
proposed to update these numbers in the near future. The plan
can be amended at any time; but it must be amended at the end
of two years to be consistent with the housing element. In five
years the process must be done again.
Inclusionary housing means that when a redevelopment agency
decides to do a housing project in the project area, 30% of the
units built must be for low and moderate income people, although
not necessarily in that particular project. It just means that
at some time 30% or more of units have to be for low and
moderate income families. If a project is done by a private
developer and the Agency is not involved in it, the developer
is required to build 15% of the units for low and moderate
income persons. The Agency does not have to meet these
requirements because this Agency is a pre-1976 agency; the law
changed in 1976. Replacement housing is also not required for
this Agency at this time, Starting in 1996, if the Agency tears
down a unit, that will have to be replaced on a one-for-one
basis within four years, The houses will have to be for the
same income level of 75% of the people relocated, Also, this
Agency does not have to have a Housing Production Plan which is
a mandate of all those agencies that were organized after 1976,
The Agency plans to fund the housing program from the low and
moderate income set-aside housing fund, The law requires that
20% of annual tax increment be set aside for this purpose, In
1985-86 the Agency went through a long process and made findings
of existing obligations, programs, projects and activities that
prevent the Agency from setting aside the funds. This finding
has been made every year since, The law changed in 1988-89 to
the effect that 'the deficit must now be funded. If not funded,
the money is owed to the housing fund. At the present time the
Agency owes $3,154,000 to the fund, The law also states that
the Agency has to find ways to finance that defic it, A
financing plan was adopted a few years ago by which the Agency
this year will put 25% ($587,500) per year rather than 201
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($470,000); the extra 5% is designed to help payoff the
deficit.
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The State legislature has been upset that the agencies have not
been spending money, so they have created a rule called the
Excess Surplus Rule, This Agency is $187,000 into what is
called the Excess Surplus status. The law says the Agency has
one year t,o give it to the Housing Authority, spend it or
encumber it, and two years after that to spend it or encumber
it, but if, after the third year, the funds have not been spent
or encumbered in the sense that it is to be spent the following
year, the Excess Surplus requirement ~ill be triggered and a
debt penalty occurs. This means that all projects will stop
except for housing projects, the Agency must put an additional
50% of the housing set-aside funds into the fund, and
administrative costs can only be funded at 75% of the previous
year. The Agency, therefore, could be in trouble if it does
not take care of the surplus problem this year. The Agency will
have to have obligated the $187,000 by this year -- spend it or
encumber it where it will be spent inunediately on low or
moderate income housing. The Agency has one year after
receiving the excess surplus to give it to the County who can
use it for Section VIII rent subsidies in the community, After
the first year, it can no longer be given to the County,
The Plan assumes that the Agency will defer its money next year
and will not proceed to a full implementation plan of housing
for two years. The redevelopment law is constantly evolving,
and the Agency will know more about what to do at a later time
and will be better prepared in two years. Staff noted that
these funds can be used for housing anywhere it. the City.
The Economic Development Administrator explained in detail
several charts outlining the Agency's financial status,
including debt, outstanding bond issue, monies owed to the City,
showing total debt to be approximately $11,900,000; available
funds were enumerated for an estimated net of available funds
for next year of $4,300,000, $3,800,000 of which are available
for the Downtown 2000 Project. Staff also noted that eminent
domain provisions of the Agency's plan expire after twelve years
in June 1998. The Agency can amend the redevelopment plan, and
probably will want to do so. Without that power it would be
very difficult to put together any housing or redevelopment
projects,
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The Economic Development Administratot set forth and explained
in considerable detail the proposed five year plan. Staff feels
the plan meets the housing relement equirements of the State;
the plan balances the needs of low and moderate income housing;
will probably meet with general community approval; programs
recommended match the money available; and these ptograms have
been done by other jurisdictions and the Agency can bortow from
their experiences. Staff then described the components of the
plan, together with the figures involved in each project,
including replacement housing which will be the number one
priority, By 1996 the Agency must do a one-for-one replacement
of units, and this will be carefully monitored by State
agencies, Staff also explained in detail the household income
level requirements for very low income and moderate income
households; senior housing; first-time homeowners, etc, These
projects can be targeted to and restricted to Arcadia residents,
The final draft will be available to Agency Members within a
week, and will be on the agenda for the December 20, 1994
Council/Agency meeting for review, approval and adoption. It
can be amended at a later date if the Agency chooses to do so,
Agency Member Margett suggested that, with regard to the housing
requirements, it might be preferable to give the money to the
County to be used in their Section VIII program, Chairman Young
suggested that funds could be used for housing rehabilitation,
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INVOCATION
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The City Manager/Executive Director pointed out that all the
funds cannot be directed to senior housing. The State, in
essence, says "spend the money or we will take it a~ay and put
the housing in your city without your approval", The direction
is that the Agency shall provide low income housing in the city,
At 6:56 p. m. the Mayor announced a RECESS, and at 7:07 p.m, the
meeting RECONVENED in the Council Chamber.
Cantor David Julian, Temple Shaarei Torah
Community Development Administrator, Donna Butler
PRESENTATIONS
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Presentation of annual City employee service awards:
Libtary - Carl Bergquist-DeVoe (25 years); Kathy Meacham (20
years); Jacqueline Faust-Moreno, Janet Mallen, Hripsime
Pilavjian, Mike Polifka (10 years); Mike Germroth, Mary Beth
Hayes (5 years),
Fire Deot. - Bob Madden (25 years); Bruce Marschall, Jim Devlin,
John Wade (20 years); Andy Troncale, Bill Britt (15 years); Bob
Gattas, Tom Silcott (10 years); Todd Morehead, John Beveridge,
Don Smith (5 years).
Administrative Services - Lucy Pablo (15 years); Nancy Collier,
Gail Koch (10 years); Janet Snow (5 years).
Police Deot. - Dan Morgan (30 years); Louise Brandsma, Rudy
Blum, Don Alcorn, Ron Bailey (25 years); Tim Mutray, Ed Winter
(20 years); Ron Buckholtz (15 years); Bob Bolduc (10 years);
Marlene Russell, Jim Blacklock, Larry Weston, Joanne Rizzuto,
Pam Nakamura, Patrick Moore, John Pruitt, Ron Seman, Larry
Morrow (5 years).
Public Works - Joe Lopez (5 years); Ron Carle (30 years); Carol
Thompson (25 years); Sam Delgado, Gil Drew (20 years); Ed
Castano, Mark Bufkin, Manny Molina. Don Bruce (15 years); Frank
Bretz, Dan Rodarte (10 years); Melissa Ornelas, Tim Kelleher,
Randy Diez (5 years).
Community Develooment Deot, - Corkran Nicholson, Becky Pike (15
years); Don Stockham (5 years).
City Attorney - Lisa Melendez (10 years)
City Clerk - Bette Storm (10 years); Mary Neill (5 years)
The City Manager acknowledged the Exceptional Service Committee:
David Bell, Chair, Recreation Dept.; Carl Berquist-DeVoe, Co-
chair, Library Dept,; Rich Brown, Fire Dept.; Rudy Blum, Police
Dept.; July Williams, Finance Dept.; Cindy Moore, Community
Development; and Ray Montoya, Public Works Dept.
The City Manager then described the accomplishments of and
introduced the Exceptional Service Committee's selection of
Employee of the Year Kaye Fuentes, Purchasing Officer,
Administrative Services Department. Mrs. Fuentes was presented
with a City plaque proclaiming her to be the 1994 Employee of
the Year and a check in the amount of $500.
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At 7:27 p,m. Mayor Young announced a RECESS, after which, the
City Council RECONVENED at 7:35 p.m.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
The City Attorney corrected a typographical error in the
election report regarding a potential charter revision
concerning dates for a general municipal election in the Matters
from Elected Officials segment.
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QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
ORD. & RES.
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Chang and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by
title and that the reading in full be WAIVED.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Robin Latourneau, 1371 West Cypress Street, stated, in part,
that she is a Police Officer ~ith the City of Arcadia, and the
newly appointed President of the Arcadia Police Relief
Association (APRA) , and that the former President of the
Association, Sergeant Harry Verhiley, was suddenly medically
retired by the City last month. The APRA membership and Officer
Latourneau want the Council to know that their outlook and
position in regard to negotiations has not changed. They will
continue moving in a direction they feel is in the interests of
the Association. Currently, they are engaged in an educational
campaign with the citizens, and have received overwhelmingly
posi tive feedback from the community. APRA is willing to
negotiate.
Bruce Smith, Arcadia Police Department, stated, in part, that
he is in charge of negotiations for the APRA. He is present to
rebut the recent Council "statements made through the City
Manager's office and the press. He wishes to clarify to the
public the issues at hand, and respond to Council excuses for
not moving forward with issues of general concern to the public.
The City Council has stated that "they are desirous of reaching
an agreement with the APRA; however budget difficulties prohibit
any monetary increases, and concern for officer safety prevents
the 3/12 work week from being a viable alternative". Under the
current proposal, a minimal monetary commitment of only $70,000
is needed to implement this conttact. This is less than 2% of
total compensation with none of the money going for salaries.
APRA is not asking for a salary increase. Also, if pay
increases are prohibitive, why were funds available in the
amount of $50,000 to establish the position of Administrative
Aide at the Fire Department? He thinks Council should take care
of the employees that are already here. This attitude is one
of the reasons the City Hall employees are attempting to
unionize - - we are all tired of being treated this way. He
feels there is not an employee in the City, let alone the Police
Department, who would not be willing to give up the awards
presented tonight for a Council that genuinely cared about them
and acted positively on the issues that concern them. As to
officer safety and the 3/12 work week, there is no evidence at
all that there is a fatigue factot with this method of staffing,
Overwhelming evidence has been presented that there is no
fatigue factor, and that this type of staffing is more
effective, putting more officers on the street at times of
increased demand. to better serve the public, as well as showing
potential to be more cost effective than the current method of
staffing. Dispatchers in the City work a twelve hour day, and
they are responsible for keeping track of all emergency
personnel and equipment in this City. In the event of an
emergency, the department goes to twelve hour staffing with days
off cancelled, Council's argument does not hold up, It has
been announced that the City Council cannot respond to questions
from the audience because the issues of concern wete not On the
agenda. APRA attempted to put the items on the agenda, but was
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told negotiation items could not be discussed in open forum.
The best audience he can get with the publicly elected officials
on a controversial matter is two five minute periods per month,
when Council cannot respond to him nor to the citizens of this
communi ty. Council is attempting to present APRA as the
unreasonable bad guys in this issue.
The issue of additi~nal holidays is to bring the Police
Association in line ~ith other employees in the City. Now
Council has stated that wi th Chief Johnson's pending retirement,
it would be more appropriate for the new chief to analyze
department staffing needs. In October 1993, the Association
submitted the 3/12 work schedule proposal to the City Manager
in response to the City soliciting ideas to save City money,
Due to the MOU between the City and APRA, it was felt that the I
negotiation period would be more appropriate to discuss this ,
matter. Here in Novembet 1994 after the issue has been btought
to the negotiating table as recommended by the City Manager's
office, Council wants to wait to see what a new chief has to
say. Chief Johnson has been an Arcadia Police Officer for
thirty-eight years, and Chief for nine and is obviously well
aware of staffing needs. Why would a new chief who has no
background with the City be better qualified to make a decision
on staffing than a chief ~ho has thirty-eight years with the
City? Chief Johnson released a memo on November 7 to police
personnel, "I would be willing to try the 3/12 program for a
trial period. My feelings about that issue have not changed",
The APRA is sticking to the truth and presenting the issues to
the public openly with documentation to back them up. He
submitted copies of letters and petitions from concerned
business people in Arcadia.
Steven Silver, Attorney for the Police Relief Association,
stated, in part, that when he spoke before Council at its last
meeting he asked questions of Council but did not receive
answers. The City Attorney advised that this is not a forum for
interrogation. Mr. Silver's questions have been answered many
times in written form and at the negotiation table. Mr. Silver
may ask questions, but Council is under no obligation to be
interrogated. This has been the custom and practice of the
Council for at least 20 years, With reference to the 3/12 work
schedule, Mr. Silver asked what qualifications does Council have
to enable them to make a decision regarding the staffing and
scheduling of the Police Department. Mayor Young interjected
to reiterate that, in accordance with rules of practice, Council
is not obligated to answer during this part of the agenda. Mr.
Silver may ask to have this matter put on the agenda in the form
of a public hearing, at which time Council may speak. Mr,
Silver continued his questioning concerning Council's
qualifications with regard to making decisions as to a work
schedule for the Police Department. He commented that if the
police officers cannot obtain answers from Council, the Council
may have another opportunity to do so.
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Steve Wolf, Arcadia Police Department, stated, in part, he has
spoken before Council at meetings on October 15 and November I,
1994, and is speaking tonight in the hope that his words are
being heard. He stated his fears: That he is not being
listened to: that Council has failed the City residents insofar
as providing effective law enforcement; that Council has placed
itself above and out of reach of those who elected them: that
an alternate agenda has been put into place due to the Police
Association's lack of public support for the current members of
Council at the last election. Officer Wolf stated that Council
is ignoring Chief Johnson's attempt to implement a work
schedule, and referred to a memorandum sent by the Chief, He
wonders why the Police Department is being stonewalled in its
negotiations. He asked that a contract be worked out, and for
an end to the feud that is going on.
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Charles D. Chauman, 24-year Arcadia Police Officer. 250 West
Huntington Drive, stated, in part, that he is worried about the
future of the City, in that the current Council has not
generated much in the way of sources of income for the City.
He referred to the plans for Downtown 2000, a $2,250,000
project, and wondered if employee benefits and salaries are
going to be withheld to fund that project.
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Lvle Wilson, 1701 South Sixth Avenue, stated, in part, that he
is speaking before Council for the third or fourth time
regarding this matter. He is not a police officer. He has
written three letters to Council but has received no replies.
Mr, Wilson has spent several evenings passing out fliers in the
community to generate interest in what is happening with regard
to the Council and APRA. He believes the efforts will come to
fruition in the next few weeks. He does not understand why
Council will not meet and negotiate with the Police Association.
Mr. Wilson does not believe that the APRA's requests for
permission to use uniform allowance for items other than
uniforms is unreasonable, nor is their request to be brought on
parity with other City departments with regard to holidays off.
Leon Warren, representing the senior element of the community,
stated, in part, he also would like to know the answers to
questions which have been asked. Council is a group of people
elected to make decisions which affect the community, but they
are alienated to the needs of what law and order requires. He
feels that Council's priorities are not in order. The cost of
the Police Association's requests amounts to $70,000, compared
to the beautification of the downtown area at a cost of
$2,000,000 to $4,000,000. He requests that Council reexamine
their decision.
Athena Gioia, wife of Arcadia Police Officer, stated, in part,
that the Fire Department has received a multi-million-dollar
fire station. The Police Department received a portable,
modular trailer. A new million-dollar fire truck is currently
being built for the Fire Department. All this during the time
when the City claims it has no money. The $70,000 cost of the
Police Department's requests is a small amount compared to the
money spent for the Fire Department. The Police Department has
been asking for weeks to return to the bargaining table for
further negotiations. She noted that when the Fire Department
asked the same thing at the last Council meeting, they were
contacted within three days and returned to the bargaining
table. She asked, "Where is the equity, where is the good faith
bargaining, and where is the fairness?11
Don Kouu, 541 Valido Road, stated, in part that he wished to
speak about the property at 533 Valido Road, ~hich has been a
matter of discussion on other occasions. He would like to bring
Council up to date from a neighbor's standpoint. On April 19,
1994, the City notified the owner of the property at 533 Valido
Road to abate the public nuisance. On May 17 the Council
adopted a resolution requiring the owner to correct and remedy
the situation at the property, and allowed 90 days for that to
be done. At that time, the property was declared a public
nuisance. At the end of the 90-day period, an additional 30
days was allowed for the owner to correct the ptoblem. On
October 18 a resolution was adopted by the Council, who notified
the owner that serious progress needed to be made or the City
would proceed through the City Attorney to take this matter to
court. It has been seven months of various notifications to the
owner to correct the problem, and nothing has been done. It is
understood that on Friday, November 18, the City Manager will
recommend to Council whether or not to proceed with the police
power the City has to remedy the situation and have the property
demolished. Mr. Kopp believes this power must be exercised to
protect the health and welfare of the citizens of Arcadia.
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The City Attorney explained that the resolution adopted on
October 18 requires the property owner to enter into a written,
binding agreement with the City to commit to a rehabilitation
and/or demolition program. That agreement is in a final form.
If it is signed by Friday, which is a deadline for that
agreement, and if it is satisfactory to the City Manager and the
City Attorney consistent with Council's resolution, progress
will begin.' If no agreement is executed by Friday, the City
will go to court to take the necessary remedial steps. There
has been much effort in trying to work with the property owner,
and there have been some problems due to circumstances beyond
anyone's control. But progress has been made with the new
attorney representing the property owner. The City Attorney
offered to provide Mr. Kopp with more specific information if
he would contact the City Attorney's office.
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Mr. Kopp reiterated that it is time fot some effort on the part
of the owner to do something after seven months, and nothing has
been done. Anyone can see the condition of the property; the
trash, the garbage, and the dead rat carcasses still remain in
the house and have been there for at least seven months. He
emphasized that perhaps it is time for the City to exercise its
legal police powers to proceed. The City Attotney replied that
using police powers to deal ~ith a person's residence and
property rights can be very time consuming. Every effort is
being made so that when action is taken it is successful.
Declarations may be needed from Mr. Kopp and other neighbors to
support the City's position if the matter goes to court, and
their cooperation would be appreciated.
Tom Stephenson, 525 Valido Road, stated in part that he would
like to hear from the Community Development Administrator as to
the progress that has been made in this matter. He is a
neighbor to the south of the subject property. A tarp has been
placed over the holes in the roof of the house to prevent rain
from going into the house. However, he has seen no progress in
removal of debris from the house. The Community Development
Administrator has acknowledged to Mr. Stephenson that for every
box of debris brought out, the owner took a box back in. Mr.
Stephenson feels there has been nothing removed from the house.
The City Attorney stated he would like Mr. Stephenson to attend
a meeting with the representative of the property owner so he
may see what is being accomplished, and perhaps give his input.
The City Manager suggested a meeting with the neighbors to go
over all of the issues, since this is a very complicated matter,
Mr. Stephenson reiterated there has been no physical ptogress
on the property. The City Attorney explained that the City is
attempting to get into a position by Friday where there will be
physical progress with a time schedule that must be adhered to.
If that is not accomplished by Friday, then the matter may go
to court.
Gene Gioia. a resident of Arcadia and a sergeant with the
Arcadia Police Department, stated in part that, with regatd to
the matter just spoken to, Mr. Kopp is claiming inaction by the
Council, and this is similar to the problems that the Police
Department is facing with the Council. He has noticed that
while the City Attorney and the Council gave a response to Mr,
Kopp and Mr. Stephenson, when Mr. Wilson and Mr. Silver asked
for responses, at that time it wasn't the policy of the Council.
Sergeant Gioia is concerned about the status of the current
negotiations, both as an employee and as a citizen. As an
employee, he is concerned because of the negative impact this
situation has on the City and the Police Department. Residents
are attracted to the City because of the fine school district,
and also because of the feeling of safety and security that the
Police Department provides to the City. Most members of the
Police Association feel that the Council does not appreciate
their efforts, and therefore the Council is not willing to
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negotiate with the Association. This creates poor morale, which
breeds unhappiness and discontent within the ranks.
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As a resident, Sergeant Gioia and his family rely on the
services of the Police Department, and it worries them that the
police officers must put effort and concentration on this
situation instead of focusing their attention on other problems
within the City. Sergeant Gioia stated that the Police
Association is not asking for a pay raise. There is an impasse
with the City over five issues: (1) The 3/12 work schedule.
which will cost the City no additional money, but is projected
to save money in overtime costs and will put more officers on
the street during peak hours. (2) Police Association members
currently receive six holidays per year. They would like three
additional floating holidays, ~hich would put them in line with
City Hall employees. No additional funds would have to be
budgeted for this item. (3) Time and a half pay is requested
for overtime work. (4) The Association is requesting that
officers be allowed to use the funds budgeted for uniforms for
the purchase of other safety equipment. (5) Officers are asking
for half-time pay when they are subpoenaed for on-call status.
None of these requests include a pay raise, but they do improve
working conditions and motale, and provide for a more effective
way of doing business.
The proposal for a 3/12 work schedule was presented to the City
in October 1993, at which time the response was that this matter
be saved for wage negotiations. It was presented as a
negotiable item during wage negotiations. On October 13, 1994,
a Councilmember was quoted in the Los Angeles Times as saying
that such a change should be made by a new Police Chief. The
Police Association was told that the City had not had enough
time to study the issue. The Police Chief has stated that he
is willing to try the 3/12 plan on a trial basis, as is the
Police Association.
Sergeant Gioia stressed that all the items listed are requests,
issues to be negotiated. There has to be compromise, give and
take on both sides. He feels that currently the City is not
allowing this process to occur. He urges Council to reconsider
its position, and to keep in mind that these items are
negotiable. The Police Association is willing to compromise,
and suggests the 3/12 work schedule be undettaken on a trial
basis. The Police Association looks forward to hearing from
Council in the near future, and hopes they may meet at the
negotiating table again to work out a compromise that is
favorable to both sides.
I
Kimberlv Whalen, wife of an Arcadia police officer, asked why
Council gave a response to the gentlemen ~ho spoke regarding the
property on Valido Road, but stated it is not custom to respond
to questions tegarding the situation with the Police
Association. She asked if she would receive answers regarding
her husband's questions if she called Council.
The City Manager stated that the City has issued several press
releases regarding its position on this matter over the past
several months. Labor relations are not conducted in a public
forum any mote than are land negotiations. That is an
understood practice. With regard to questions asked this
evening as to ~here funds come from for the Downtown 2000
Project and the Administrative Aide in the Fire Department, the
City will be happy to explain these facts to the Police
Association and/or the negotiating team. As to the question
asked regarding the qualifications of City Councilmembers, they
are elected officials who take recommendations ftom staff on all
matters, gather facts, and make a decision, Those are their
qualifications. They may accept, rej ect, or modify staff's
recommendation.
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11/15/94
LOJESKI
(Closed
sessions)
0110 YO
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(Cablecast
meetings)
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Comments have arisen as to why ans~ers to questions regarding
the labor negotiations are not being received. The City Manager
explained that this is the process of labor negotiations.
Council has stated its position. The City is willing to go back
to the negotiating table to discuss details of the process, make
Sure that positions are understood, and te-represent them t~
Council. The Council has not closed the door to negotiations,
but have stated that at this point they are not ready to move
forward based upon the facts they have received to date.
Mr. Silver asked if he might be allowed to respond to the
comments made by the City Manager. -Mayor Young stated it ~as
up to Council. Councilmember Margett noted that Mr. Silver has
already appeared at the podium this evening to address the
matter of labor negotiations. This issue could be debated I
endlessly. In the best interest of carrying on with the
meeting, once at the podium is sufficient. Members of the
audience began commenting and interrupted Councilmember Margett,
Mr. Silver asked to hear what Councilmember Margett had to say,
Councilmember Margett stated that he has enjoyed many sociable
times with members of the Police Department. However, he
believes that the personal aspect of this issue must be set
aside. He cannot find any support for the 3/12 program.
Councilmember Margett referred to an ad placed in the Pasadena
Star-News by the Police Association asking for the public's
support and publishing Councilmembers' telephone numbers. Just
as some members of the Police Department who spoke this evening
do not want their addresses or phone numbers put into the public
record, he pointed out that Councilmembers have a Constitutional
right to privacy for their protection. Having been in the
construction industry for 35 years, Councilmember Margett stated
that, according to workers compensation records, there is more
risk to the lives of roofe'rs and demolition people than there
is by the police department employees.
Councilmember Margett reitetated that Council is not permitted
to talk about labor relation issues at this time. The City
Attorney advised Mr. Silver that the City's labor negotiator,
Mr. Cassidy, may be contacted, and that is the propet forum to
go through. There is other public business to be conducted
tonight, and at this point most of what is being said is
repetitive. Mr. Silver stated he still desires to respond to
what has been said by the City Manager and Councilmember
Margett. Mayor Young polled Councilmembers as to how they felt
about this request. Councilmembers Chang and Kuhn were not
opposed to Mr. Silver's speaking if no questions were asked.
Councilmembers Lojeski, Margett, and Young were not in favor of
his continuing to speak. Mayor Young so informed Mr. Silver;
however, he refused to leave the podium. Mayor Young called for
him to be removed, and Chief Johnson escotted Mr. Silver ftom
the podium to a seat.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
I
Councilmember Lojeski commented that if there is a closed
session item on a Council agenda, the best place to have the
closed session would be at the end of the Council meeting.
Otherwise, during the cablecasting of the meeting there is a
break, and viewers have no idea how long the closed session
might be. As a matter of courtesy, these closed sessions might
be held at the end of the meeting, or before the scheduled 7
o'clock meeting.
Councilmembet Lojeski received comments from about seven people
that their reception of the cablecast of the last Council
meeting was very poor. They live in various areas of the City,
The City Manager said staff will meet with TCI Cablevision to
discuss the problems that the public is encountering. TCI is
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traffic -
Comm. Ctr.
& Ch./Comm.)
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(Closed
sessions)
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(State
legislative
matters)
CHANG
(Agenda fore-
cast items -
emp, health
insurance)
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aware that there were problems at the last Council meeting and
tried to correct them. Councilmember Lojeski suggested that in
the upcoming agreement renewal, something be included ~ith
regard to testing to make sure reception is acceptable.
Councilmember Lojeski referred to a memo sent to the City
Manager from the Director of Recreation about the situation
regarding drive-through traffic at the Community Center parking
lot. He strongly suggests that this matter be looked into, and
also the drive-through traffic at the Chamber of Commerce
building. Councilmember Lojeski has observed City employees
shortcutting through the Chamber of Commerce and Methodist
Hospital parking lots to go from one side of Huntington Drive
to the other. Perhaps a traffic consultant could examine this
situation and come up with some effective ~ays to create a safet
environment through the area.
Councilmember Margett asked if it is necessary to take a vote
with regard to Councilmember Lojeski's suggestion of scheduling
closed sessions for the end or beginning of Council meetings.
The City Manager answered it is correct to take a vote on policy
items. Normally, closed sessions are held at the end of
meetings, and only because of timing problems have they been
moved up. Councilmember Margett commented that he is supportive
of Councilmember Lojeski's recommendation.
Councilmember Margett brought up some matters that concern him.
Hopefully, legislators in Sacramento will be able to focus on
these. The first is education reform. There are l2-year-old
girls who are mothers, l4-year-olds who are drug addicts, 15-
year olds who are killing one another, l7-year-olds ~ith AIDS,
and l8-year-olds who cannot read their diplomas. And yet, over
52 percent of the State budget is allocated for education.
Secondly, reverse discrimination. Councilmember Margett
supports nondiscrimination policies in employment and university
admissions. He feels it is unlawful to discriminate against
some groups of people because of race, sex, or ethnicity, but
lawful to discriminate against others on the same basis; this
is reverse discrimination. Another concern is voter reform.
Something must be done about voter reform. There is still
tampering with ballots. It needs to be made illegal. Spending
limits on election offices must be implemented. In a
conversation with Congressman David Dreier, Councilmember
Margett asked Congressman Dreier if he has any ambitions to run
for the United States Senate against Senator Barbara Boxer. He
replied he would like to, but he doesn't have 27 million
dollars. Councilmember Margett felt that, when a person must
raise that amount of money in order to be a viable candidate in
an election, something is wrong.
With regard to the list of future agenda items, Mayor Pro tern
Chang has been infotmed that the Library ptoject will be set for
January 1995. He did not see a future agenda item regarding
health insurance, and would like to see it scheduled as soon as
possible if staff time allows. As stated before, Mayor Pro tern
Chang ~ould like to see the City adopt an HMO type of insurance
because it is less expensive. There is a variation called HMO
POS, point of service, which offers the insured the opportunity
to choose his own doctors. Mayor Pro tem Chang believes that
all employees should have the same kind of coverage, whether
they are management level or not. He understands that staff is
doing a study comparing public and private paid benefits. There
was a study done in Orange County which showed that the public
sector paid more to their employees than the private sector.
He is not sure the same kind of study is needed again in Los
Angeles County, but that the study should compare public ~ith
public and private with private. Comparing public with private
is like comparing apples with otanges. Points to be studied
should be why the private sector user is strong--is it in
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observance)
(Cableca~t
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(ICA meeting)
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Arc. Beaut.)
(Storm Wtr,
Mge. Prog.)
CITY CLERK
ALFORD
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elec. dates)
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management or performance- -and why they are more efficient,
rather than studying their benefits.
Mayor Pro tern Chang reported that on November 11 he attended a
Veterans' Day observance in Monrovia presented by the Allied
Veterans Council. It was a 75th anniversary of the World
War I armistice. "It is a good tradition that we remember those
people who bave sacrificed their lives for the protection of our
country and the peace of our world." The Arcadia High School
Band is to be complemented for their performance in the
ceremony.
Mayor Pro tern Chang stated that this evening's meeting of the
City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency at 6:00 p.m. was
not televised on the City's cable channel. He has suggested to
the City Manager that in the future Redevelopment Agency
meetings be televised. Perhaps costs should be studied to see
if they are prohibitive.
I
On November 10, Mayor Pro tern Chang attended the Independent
Cities Association meeting at Almansor Court. It was good to
have the opportunity to meet with Councilmembers from other
cities and share experiences.
Mayor Young announced that she has received a letter of
resignation from Grant C. Parsons, an Arcadia Beautiful
Commissioner. Council will have to think about appointing a new
commissioner.
Mayor Young referred to a letter from the Public Works Director
to the City Manager regarding the storm water management program
and efforts to keep from polluting t!te ocean. A televised
presentation is offered, and because Council will be involved
with this matter, it might be of benefit to see it.
The City Attorney introduced an election matter concerning the
date of the City's General Municipal Election. State law has
been changed and now provides that in 1996, and perhaps
thereafter in every even-numbered year divisible by four, the
California state primary and presidential primary wilt be
conducted on the last Tuesday of March in those years. This
creates a problem for many cities throughout California because
that election date, March 26, is just two weeks before the date
of many cities' General Municipal Elections. The legitimate
concern is that this will cteate voter confusion and logistical
problems for cities in trying to manage an election,
particularly in view of the increasing use of absentee
applications and ballots, two sample ballot pamphlets, polling
place locations and workers, and unavailable County services.
For these and other reasons, a number of cities are changing
their election dates. As a charter city, Arcadia's election is
currently the second Tuesday in April in each even-number~d
year. The date in 1996 would be April 9.
I
There are a number of options available to Council. The status
quo may be maintained. I f a change is to be made, because
Arcadia is a charter city a Charter revision must be submitted
to the electorate to be voted upon. A possible date for the
election to present the issue of an election date change would
be April of 1995, which is the date of the current School Board
election. The two elections could be consolidated. Or, a
Special Election may be set for the Charter revision at any
time. There may be a difference in costs, which the City Clerk
will review.
The alternative which would have the least effect on the current
election date and the least effect on Council terms would be to
move the General Election of the City Council to June in those
years where there is another election scheduled ~ithin thirty
days of the City's April election. By moving the election from
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April to June, there would be a more significant separation from
the March primary date, avoiding Some of the confusion and
logistical problems, and there would only be a two-month effect
on Councilmembers' terms. The City Attorney pointed out that
his report gives many alternatives. Final direction does not
have to be given this evening. Items may be studied and
continued for further review on a subsequent agenda in December.
However, if, it is decided to change the election date and submit
a Charter amendment to the voters, Council should make a
decision sometime in December so that the appropriate
resolutions may be prepared to implement a Special Election.
The City Clerk reported on the difficulties which might be faced
if the City's General Municipal Election were to take place
within two weeks of the presidential and state primary elections
in 1996. Voter confusion could be a major issue. One of the
main problems would be with the absentee vote. The County ~ill
have its election material out to the electorate at the same
time the City has its material out. Other problems, as listed
in the staff report, include the fact that the County may be
severely handicapped in their ability to Verify voter signatures
on' nomination papers and absentee applications; there may not
be enough turnaround time in getting election booths and other
equipment from use in the state and presidential primary
elections to the City for its election. These booths belong to
the County.. . the City may have to pUt chase this equipment.
The City Clerk has been informed that County may not be able to
supply the City with needed voter information other than tapes
of voter registration. Another problem would be that the
recruiting of citizens to work at polling places in the state
primary and General Municipal Elections will be taking place at
the same time. The Clerk's main concern is the confusion which
could take place in the community with regard to the absentee
vote, the polling places, and the various election materials
such as the sample ballot and information pamphlet for both
elections if the elections take place with two weeks of each
other.
If Council wishes to change the City's election date by a
Charter amendment election and wishes to consolidate that
Special Election with the School Board election to be held on
April 18, 1995, certain resolutions must be processed and
adopted, one of which will be submitted to the County Board of
Supervisors, who will determine whether the City may consolidate
its election with the School District election. It is
understood that chances are excellent that the Board will
approve the consolidated election. The resolution must go
before the County Board of Supervisors at its January 17
meeting. The Clerk noted that it would be very difficult for
the City to have an election in April of 1996, but not
impossible.
A discussion ensued. Councilmember Lojeski stated that in order
to make a decision, he would like to have more detailed facts
and figures that have not yet been made available.
The City Clerk commented that she has received information from
County that the estimated cost to the City for a consolidated
Charter revision/School Board election would be $48,600. If the
City were to conduct a Special Election for a Charter revision,
the City Clerk estimates the cost could be $40,000. The City
Manager advised that more than one Charter revision issue may
be presented to the voters if Council so desires. After further
discussion of- the matter, it was the consensus of Council that
additional information be presented at the next Council meeting
to enable Council to make a decision. The City Manager said
that staff would provide such information,
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1.
PUBLIC HEARING
(Building Code
and Fire Code
Appeals Bd.)
(CONT'D. FROM
11-1-94)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
This proposal was initiated by the Community Development
Department and the Fire Department for the purpose of
establishing a new appeals, board relative to the administration
of the Uniform Building Code (UBC), and the Uniform Fire Code
(UFC). Currently there is no appeals board for the Building
Code, and the City Council is the designated appeals board for
the Fire Code. Also, a section is being added to the Code
designating the position of Community Development Director or
des ignee as the Building Official. The appeals board would
decide appeals of decisions made by the Building Official.
Variances to the requirements of the UBC may not be gtanted or
waived, only issues of interpretation of types of materials
and/or the way something is constructed.
1
The UBC states that the Board of Appeals shall consist of
members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on
matters pertaining to building construction and who are not
employees of the City. Currently the Municipal Code designates
the City Council as the body to which appeals may be filed on
interpretations of the Fire Code. The UFC states that the Board
of Appeals shall consist of five members who are qualified by
experience and training to pass upon pertinent matters, and sets
forth standards for an Appeals Board to determine the
suitability of alternate materials and types of construction,
and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions
of the UFC.
The Community Development Department and the Fire Department are
recommending that one Board of Appeals be established for
Building Code and Fire Code appeals. The Board would be
comprised of five members, including professionals knowledgeable
in the Building and Fire Codes and experienced in construction.
The Building Official or his designee ~ill be the ex-officio
member on Building Code appeals, and the Fire Chief will be the
ex-officio member on Fire Code appeals. Staff ~ill be
contacting local construction firms, architects, and interested
ci tizens to find persons who may wish to sit on the Appeals
Board. Staff is recommending that the City Manager review all
applications for Board membership and forward his
recommendations to the City Council for consideration of
appointment by the Council. Copies of the Board of Appeals'
actions will be sent to the Council, who may at their discretion
appeal any decision. In addition to the Appeals Board, staff
is recommending that the position of Community Development
Director be designated as the Building Official.
In answer to a question from Councilmember Margett, the
Community Development Administtator stated that the position of
member of the Appeals Board is voluntary, not paid. The Board
is required by provisions of the Uniform Building Code and I
Uniform Fire Code. The Board ~ould serve on an as-needed basis.
Mayor Pro tem Chang suggested that wording be added to Section
3116.3 to clarify that the applicant may appeal the Board of
Appeals' decision to the City Council. The Community
Development Administrator agreed, adding that the City Council
would consider the applicant's appeal and remand it back to the
Appeals Board for further review, the body for final action.
The City Attorney suggested the title of the paragraph be
changed to read, "City Council and Applicant Review." The same
title change and wording will be applied to Section 8040,4.
Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard. it was MOVED by Councilmember
Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED to CLOSE the
public hearing. It was MOVED by Councilmember Loj eski, seconded
by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as
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2.
PUBLIC HEARING
(Appeal of
entertairunent
permit, game
& amusement
machines at
142 E. Duarte
Rd.)
(CONT'D. FROM
11-1-94)
(APPEAL DENIED)
(PERMIT
APPROVED)
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follows to DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate ordinance and
resolution, with additions as discussed, and return them to
Council for adoption.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
The City Council, at its November 1, 1994 meeting, continued its
consideration of an appeal filed by Councilmember Margett, of
an entertairunent permit for installation and operation of seven
game and amusement machines in Pacific Sports Card Company at
142 East Duarte Road (Alpha Beta shopping center). (Looi Corp. ,
applicant, Victor Lee, owner of Pacific Sports Card Company).
Based upon an investigation and infotmation submitted by the
Police Department and the Business License Officer, the Business
Permit and License Review Board approved the request for seven
game machines, subject to compliance with all game machine
regulations and a three-month teview period of the permit by the
Police Department. The Community Development Department
recommends approval of the applicant's request for seven game
arcade machines, subject to the conditions recommended by the
Business Permit and License Review Board.
Section 6312.2 of the Business Permit and License Review Board
regulations states that the Council has the right to refuse any
permit if it finds and determines that the granting of the
permit will be injurious, detrimental or harmful to the public
peace, health, safety, morals or welfare of the City or the
inhabitants thereof, or if the application is found to contain
false or misleading statements on behalf of or by the applicant.
For the record, the City Attorney asked to confirm that
Councilmember Margett has Niewed the tape of the last Council
meeting, and he may participate and vote on this matter tonight.
Councilmember Margett verified that he had done so.
Mayor Young declared the public hearing OPEN.
Jack La Mountain, 1399 North Harding Avenue, Pasadena, stated
in part that he wished to hear Councilmember Margett' s complaint
to the issuance of the entertairunent permit. It was explained
that procedure is for Council to speak to the issue after the
hearing is closed and all testimony has been given. Mr. La
Mountain was present at the November 1 Council meeting
representing the applicant, Mr. Adesorn Hemaratanatorn, Looi
Corporation. He obtained the license and permit for the
applicant, and was then surprised to learn that the permit has
been appealed.
Adesorn Hemaratanatorn, 1775 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena,
stated, in part, he is the applicant. He asked Mr. La Mountain
to file an application and obtain a business license for him,
He is in possession of a City license and letter giving
permission to operate seven game machines at 142 East Duarte
Road. He was then notified of the appeal and that he could not
operate the machines. Mr. Hemaratanatorn is supplying the games
to the owner of the store, Mr, Victor Lee.
In answer to questions asked by Mayor Pro tem Chang, Mr,
Hemaratanatorn stated that his license to do business in the
City of Pasadena has never been revoked. However, from time to
time there have been fights among the young people who are at
the store to play the game machines. He does not recall a fight
where bleeding occurred. His store in Pasadena is open 20 hours
a day. from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 a.m.; however, no minors under
the age of 18 are allowed on the premises until after 3:00 p.m.
on a school day.
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The City Manager clarified that Mr: Hemaratanatorn is the person
who has obtained the permit for the game machines. He will
supply the game machines to Mr. Lee's business. Mr. Lee, owner
of the store at 142 East Duarte Road, is in possession of a
business license for the store.
Dwilvnda Hahn, 315 Walnut Avenue, stated in part that she is a
shopper at the Alpha Beta market in the .subject shopping center.
She is opposed to game machines being allowed at the Pacific
Sports Card Company. There is already a lot of congestion at
the shopping center. I t is hard to find parking spaces on
weekends and peak shopping hours, and there are bikes laying
near the market which shoppers must be careful not to fall over.
If the Pacific Sports Card Company installs game machines, the
situation will become much worse.
Tom Hahn, 315 Walnut Avenue, stated in part that he would like
to add that the maj or portion of the games that are in the
shopping center are on the side opposite to the location of the
Pacific Sports Card Company. They have their own parking and
bike racks and there are no problems. However, due to the
location of the sports card store, the insufficient parking, and
the problem with children running in and out of the parking lot,
this is a very dangerous situation. He recommended that this
permit not be approved.
Opposes Appeal Victor Lee, owner of Pacific Sports Card Company, 142 Eas t
Duarte Road, stated in part that before a permit was issued to
his business, the Police Department and Fire Department did
thorough investigations and found no negative conditions. To
provide better safety and security, he has installed four
cameras which monitor activities inside and outside the store
24 hours a day. There is also an alarm system which connects
to the Police Department, and warning labels are on windows.
At least two adults will be present to monitor activities after
school hours. Game machines will not be operated during school
hours, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the
store will close at 7:00 p.m. The Police Department will review
the entertainment permit at the end of three months. Mr. Lee
stressed that he will be very careful in the operation of the
game machines.
Favors Appeal
Mayor Pro tern Chang asked how Mr. Lee will deal with children
under 18 years old who want to play the game machines on school
days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Mr. Lee
stated that the electricity to the game machines will be on a
timer, and will automatically be turned on at 3:00 p.m. and
automatically turned off at about 6:45 p.m. The store's
operating hours are 10: 00 a. m. to 7: 00 p. m. Monday through
Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. In response
to a question by Mayor Pro tern Chang, Mr. Lee replied that he
has never operated game machines in other locations or other
cities.
Gail Marshall, 2800 block of Lee Avenue, stated in part that she
and her partner, Arlene Marshall, are co-owners of Action
Arcade. Referring to Section 6312.2 of the Business Permit and
License Review Board regulations, she noted that in the phrase
"if a requested permit will be injurious, detrimental or harmful
to the public," the key words are "will be." According to this
statement, it appears that the denial of an entertainment permit
by the Council is permissible on the grounds of supposition of
injury and safety. Ms. Marshall referred to visual proof and
research she and Arlene Marshall have provided concerning
presently existing dangerous activities. These hazardous
condi tions will greatly increase wi th the approval of
installation of seven more video games. Whether Council agrees
this is an existing hazard or views it as a future hazard,
either opinion would be grounds for legal denial.
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Ms. Marshall noted that the card shop is located across the
parking lot from Ac tion Arcade. This would jeopardize the
safety of children who might travel from Action Arcade .to the
card shop. Since the card shop is next door to the Alpha Beta
market, this would jeopardize the safety of senior citizens and
other patrons who shop there. The other businesses owners in
the shopping center who have signed the petition to deny the
entertainm~nt permit have done so because they are concerned
that their customers and businesses will be negatively affected
by approval of the permit. Ms. Marshall urged Council to
consider all information presented and to deny the request for
an entertainment permit at the Pacific Sports Card Company.
Council asked questions of Ms. Marshall regarding the operation
of her arcade business. Ms. Marshall, co-owner of Action
Arcade, has 21 game machines in her arcade.
Andv Chow, owner of Lucky Donuts, 160 East Duarte Road, stated
in part that on November 1, Mr. La Mountain came to his shop
with a copy of the petition circulated by Ms. Marshall, to have
signatures verified. Mr. La Mountain stated that he was from
the City of Arcadia and that there was going to be a public
hearing regarding the issue of the entertainment permit at
7:00 p.m. that evening. He also asked Mr. Chow some questions
with regard to the game machines at Lucky Donuts.
Opposes Appeal
Anthonv Lee, 606 West Lemon Avenue, stated in part that he was
very surprised to learn from statements of people who spoke
earlier that they would try so hard to oppose a hard-working
young man in his efforts to run his business. Competition
produces better service, better quality, and better prices.
Concerns have been expressed regarding traffic, but his
observation as a shopper has been that sometimes there are so
few customers that the business owners have stated they wish
there were more. He believes the only reason for opposition to
the installation of game machines at Pacific Sports Card Company
is the desire to avoid competition. Mr. Lee noted that
precautions have been taken to provide for safety and security,
and that the hours of operation of the game machines are
restricted for school children. Also, the card shop will be
closed at 7:00 p.m., encouraging children to go home for dinner
and not to linger around the shopping center. In addition,
there are security cameras and an alarm system connected to the
Police Department, which should discourage unruly behavior. Mr.
Lee knows Victor Lee qui te well; he has many good
characteristics, and does not smoke or drink. It is hoped he
will be given a chance to try the game machines in his business
es tablishment.
Favors Appeal
Jason Shua, 146 East Duarte Road, stated in part that he does
not agree with Mr. Lee's statement that, with reference to game
machines, such competition can benefit the businesses in the
shopping center. The only competition this brings is more
"fighting games," which are the types of game machines most
people like. With reference to Mr. Lee's statement regarding
giving Victor Lee a chance to conduct his business, his business
is sports cards, not video games.
Opposes Appeal Jack La Mountain, 1339 North Harding Avenue, Pasadena, stated
in part that he took the petition around to each business in the
shopping center to verify that they indeed signed it. He did
not state that he was from the City. He asked Mr. Chow if he
had any problems with his game machines. When he was told yes,
he asked then why did Mr. Chow have them.
Favors Appeal Andv Chow, 160 East Duarte Road, stated in part that he does not
understand why Mr. La Mountain came around to verify signatures
when he is not.a business owner or resident in the City of
Arcadia.
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Opposes Appeal Adesorn Hemaratanatorn, 1775 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena,
stated in part that he hopes Council will agree with staff's
recommendation for approval of his business license permit, to
at least give it a try.
No one else desiring to be heard, the public hearing was CLOSED
on MOTION by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Chang and CARRIED.
Councilmember Margett stated that he was the one who asked that
this application be reviewed, and he owes an apology to those
people who attended the November 1 meeting. He was unable to
attend the Council meeting that evening, when the matter was
first presented. He appreciates that Council allowed the
hearing to be continued so that he could voice his concerns.
One of Councilmember Margett' s concerns is that the shopping .1
center in question has such a large number of game machines,
especially since it is in close proximity to the high school,
junior high, and grammar schools. Also, with the newer machines
which allow three or more players at one time, there is the
potential of 120 children using 40 game machines at one
location.
Councilmember Margett explained that receiving approval from the
City to conduct a business only means that the business has
conformed to rules and regulations. The City Council has the
political right to make a decision based on what is the greatest
good for the community. It is his opinion that there are
already too many game machines in the shopping center. He read
a statement from the California State Parent-Teachers
Association which the reported adverse effects on school
children who frequent video game establishments. Other concerns
Councilmember Margett has are the violence depicted on video
games; an increase in traffic in the area will affect safety;
and the probability that the shopping center is already
deficient in parking. With the addition of more children
playing more video games is imposing an unwanted burden on
merchants in the area who do not want to deal with the problem.
For these reasons, Councilmember Margett will be voting against
allowing the entertainment permit for Pacific Sports Card
Company.
Mayor Pro tern Chang commented that since the Police Department
and Fire Department have done an investigation and a permit has
been issued, potential problems of safety have been considered.
Also, a rumor about the operator of the game machines was
apparently untrue. In addition, the Community Development
Administrator has confirmed that the Pacific Sports Card Company
is in compliance with the regulation that it must be located
more than 500 feet from the nearest school. Other things to be
noted are that signatures on the petition did include the three
business owners who have game machines; the matter of safety is
the ultimate responsibility of the shopping center, not the
City. Mayor Pro tern Chang does not believe that the addition
of seven game machines in the card shop will increase traffic
at the shopping center as much as the arcade with 21 game
machines has. With regard to how game establishments affect
school children, a child's education is the primary
responsibility of the parents. Mayor Pro tern Chang agrees that
39 game machines in one shopping center are too many. However,
the City has no law at this time to restrict the total number
of game machines in a shopping center. He supports a limit of
three game. machines in a business establishment, with a
conditional use permit if more than three are desired. With
these things in mind, Mayor Pro tem Chang has no reason to deny
the request for an entertainment permit at Pacific Sports Card
Company.
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Councilmember Kuhn agreed with Mayor Pro tern Chang that there
are too many game machines in the shopping center and that issue
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ROLL CALL
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should be addressed. The only legal issues which Council has
to deal with would be those of public safety, fraud, or
misrepresentation. Competition is not a concern of the Council.
Parking is a problem, and bicycle safety is a factor. However,
Mr. Lee seems responsible in his attitude and his preparations,
and he would be held accountable if any problems occurred. In
view of these factors, Councilmember Kuhn sees no reason to deny
the applicant his permit at this time.
Councilmember Lojeski stated that the issue of granting the
permit is related to whether it would be injurious, detrimental
or harmful to the public peace, health, safety, morals or
welfare of the City or the inhabitants. He was not in favor of
game machines when they were first introduced in the City and
is not now. However, he does look at each situation on a case-
by-case basis. In this particular situation, Councilmember
Lojeski believes because of the makeup of the shopping center,
the traffic problems and other problems which exist there are
probably related to the number of game machines. He will
support Councilmember Margett's motion, should he make one. It
is hoped that in the future Council and staff will review the
issuance of permits, issuing it to the business owner and not,
such as in this instance, to the supplier of the game machines.
Mayor Young commented that she believes it is a mistake for a
game machine owner to use space in another store. The store
owner or lessee should be responsible for the machines; in this
case it is believed he will be. Mayor Young emphasized that
Section 6312.2 of the Business Permit and License Review Board
regulations states that activities that are or become a public
nuisance, which includes bothering business patrons, obstructing
traffic, damaging property, criminal conduct, and violating the
law, will be watched. If Council allows the permit it will be
watched, and if it becomes a problem, perhaps all of the
machines will have to go.
In response to a request by Mayor Pro tern Chang for the City
Attorney's legal opinion as to whether the City has legal
grounds to deny this license, the City Attorney stated that he
could give some general legal guidance but the City Municipal
Code does not provide that he is the fact finder or judge and
he does not want to assume that role. Decision on this matter
is up to the Council. If actual problems arise after granting
the permit, it can be suspended or revoked.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett and seconded by
Councilmember Lojeski to DENY the entertainment permit subject
to the evidence and testimony presented.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Lojeski and Margett
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, and Young
None
MOTION FAILED
It was MOVED by Mayor Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang,
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to uphold the decision
of the Business Permit and License Review Board and APPROVE the
entertainment permit.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, and Young
Councilmembers Lojeski and Margett
None
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
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APPROVAL
Nov. 1, 1994)
(APPROVED)
36:0403
It was MOVED by Agency Member Loj eski, seconded by Agency Member
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the
minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 1994, and the
amendment to the professional service contract with The Planning
Corporation (TPC) for the Downtown 2000 Program Environmental
Assessment.
2. AUTHORIZED the Executive Director to execute an amendment to
AMEND PROFES-
SIONAL SERVICE the existing contract with The Planning Corporation for the
Downtown 2000 Program Environmental Assessment, subject to
AG~EEM~T ) approval of the Agency Attorney as to form, in an amount not
(P ann1ng Corp. to exceed $25,265.
(APPROVED)
() Ed 0_ O.:J loS AYES:
ADJOURNMENT
l.
MINUTES
APPROVAL
(Nov. 1, 1994)
(APPROVED)
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Agency
Item
None
None
Agency
Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett (yes to
#2) and Young
Member Margett (Item #1, was not present at
November 1 meeting)
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The meeting adjourned to 6:00 p. m., December 6, 1994.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the minutes
of the November 1, 1994, regular meeting.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski and Young
None
None
Councilmember Margett
2. 0 c;"'ifO. 02.0
DATING APPROVED Personalized Introduction Service (dating service) as
SERVICE a compatible use in the CPD-l (Commercial Planned Development)
(CPD-l Zone) zone under Section 9260.1.3.(20) of the Arcadia Municipal Code.
(APPROVED)
3. eI \i" 'It. .()C
.
NPDES PERMIT
RENEWAL
(APPROVED)
4.07\O-'Ii:~
CONTRACT AWARD
(Reconstr. of
retaining
wall at
Bald"'in Res.
W.O. 560)
(APPROVED)
AUTHORIZED staff to send a Letter of Intent to Los Angeles
County indicating the City's intent to participate as a co-
permittee in the application for a subsequent National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to replace the
existing NPDES permit #CA0061654-CI6948 which will expire on
June 18, 1995.
The Baldwin Reservoir retaining wall was severely damaged in the
January 29, 1994, Northridge earthquake. The cost of removal,
engineering, design, and reconstruction of the damaged portions
of the wall was estimated to be $50,000. Ninety percent of the
total project cost will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and ten percent by the State of
California Office of Emergency Services (OES). There were a
total of six bidders for this project, with bids ranging from
$25,930 to $54,400. Mayor Pro tern Chang inquired as to why the
significant difference between high and low bid; perhaps there
is a difference in expertise. Councilmember Lojeski suggested
that it could be that the high bidder simply decided he did not
want the job. The City Manager stated that only the low
bidder's references are inspected to assure they can competently
perform the work.
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It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Chang, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ~ a
contract in the amount of $25,930 to Frahm Bros., Inc., for the
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WORK ACCEPTED
(Street light
conversion,
Valencia Way,
Job #533,
and Huntington
Dr., Job #583)
6.(){1I~.. -,,1
WORK ACCEPTED
(Sewer relief
line at
intersection
of Okoboji
Dr. & Sunset
Blvd., Job
No. 538)
7. Of'.30 -.3 0
ARCADIA
TRANSIT
CONTRACTOR
AGREEMENT
RENEWAL
(Dial-a-Ride)
(APPROVED)
36:0404 .~
reconstruction of Baldwin Reservoir retaining wall, Work Order
560, and to AUTHORIZE the City Manager and City Clerk to execute
a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
ACCEPTED street light conversion on Valencia Way and Hillcrest
Boulevard, Job No. 533, and on Huntington Drive between Second
Avenue and Fifth Avenue, Job No. 583, and AUTHORIZED final
payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents.
Ten percent (lO%) retention payment becomes due and payable
thirty-five days after the acceptance of the project by the City
Council, and will only be released by the Director of Public
Works upon completion of all corrections of record.
ACCEPTED sewer relief line at the intersection of Okoboji Drive
and Sunset Boulevard, Job No. 538, and AUTHORIZED final payment
to be made in accordance with the contract documents. Ten
percent (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable thirty.
five days after the acceptance of the project by the City
Council, and will only be released by the Director of Public
Works upon completion of all corrections of record.
THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS 2, 3, 5, AND 6 WERE APPROVED 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
Consideration of the request from San Gabriel Transit (SGT) ,
the City's dial-a-ride contractor, to amend the City's
existing agreement for transportation services, including
a rate increase. Mayor Pro tern Chang noted that Attachment 1
of the agreement states that the dispatcher shall be required
to dispatch the appropriate vehicle(s) needed to meet the amount
of passenger demands so that the average pick-up time does not
exceed thirty minutes at any point throughout the service day.
Mayor Pro tern Chang's son is a frequent user of the dial-a-ride
service and has found that many times the pick-up time is one
hour. Drivers have explained the wait is due to the fact that
there are not enough drivers to meet demand. Mayor Young
commented that she also has received complaints of waiting times
of 45 minutes to one hour at the Community Center.
David Feinberg, Administrative Assistant in charge of this
project,. stated that the average response time is 14 to 15
minutes. Occasionally it does happen that there is a wait of
45 minutes to an hour. An average of over 3,000 people use the
system in the course of a week. Although not every ride will
be within the 30-minute window, over 90-percent of them are.
Mayor Pro tern Chang was concerned that, although drivers do not
at this time have health insurance provided by San Gabriel
Transit, they should have a physical examination upon being
hired and a yearly physical thereafter, including psychiatric
evaluation, to detect any potential problems which may in turn
affect the safety of passengers.
Terry Crouch, Operations Manager for San Gabriel Transit, stated
that as of three years ago drivers are required to obtain a
General Public Para-Transit Vehicle certificate. They are
required by law to obtain a physical and are issued a medical
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REVIEW
(Properties
not within
HOA's)
(NO ACTION)
36:0405
card which is good for two years, at which time it is renewed.
They are not required to have a psychiatric evaluation. Drivers
are fingerprinted by the Highway Patrol to check if there is any
reason they should be refused a certificate. .
Mayor Pro tern Chang asked if San Gabriel Transit has ever had
any problems or complaints regarding any of their drivers. Ms.
Crouch stated that about a year ago she had to "pull" a driver
from the road. The City Attorney cautioned that there are
serious privacy issues with regard to having an employer collect
psychiatric information. The City cannot impose a requirement
upon San Gabriel Transit which it cannot legally do. In answer
to a question by Mayor Pro tem Chang, Mr. Feinberg replied that
in his opinion San Gabriel Transit dial-a-ride does provide an
adequate number of vehicles.
1
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the new
Arcadia Transit Operating Agreement, including a $2.50 increase
in the per-hour compensation rate to $26.74; and AUTHORIZE the
City Manager to execute the Agreement in a form approved by the
City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
Gerald N. Walker, President of San Gabriel Transit, was present
and reported to Council that the dial-a-ride service in Arcadia
is considered to be the "Cadillac" of dial-a-ride services in
Southern California. He feels they have a fine group of
employees and drivers of whom the City can be proud.
Councilmember Lojeski commented that in an effort to save time
at Council meetings and to avoid pulling items from the consent
calendar, any questions Councilmembers may have could be
answered by calling the City Manager or staff. If an item must
be pulled, that should be noted by the Councilmember during the
time allotted for "Questions from City Council Regarding
Clarification of Agenda Items."
CITY MANAGER
There are over 11,700 single-family-zoned properties in the
City, 9,000 of which are located outside of existing homeowners
associations (HOA). The remaining 2,700 properties are located
within five homeowners associations. Each HOA has an
architectural review board comprised of homeowners within the
area which must review and approve all plans for exterior
remodeling and new construction. During the period of 1990-1993
there was an average of 564 applications for building permits
each year; 77 percent were in an area not within an HOA.
1
In October 1992 the City Council, in response to concerns
expressed by citizens, requested that a committee be established
to study architectural design review (ADR) for single-family
residential properties. The ten-member committee proposed that
architectural design review be applied to all R-l and R-O zoned
properties not within an HOA. The committee felt that design
criteria should be broad enough to allow flexibility of design
and to provide some generalized standards to ensure that
buildings and structures would be visually harmonious within a
neighborhood area and not of undesirable, unsightly appearance
so as to be out of character with the area.
The committee's recommendation was that there be one review
board comprised of five members appointed by the City Council
and that two of the five members be design professionals. After
eight meetings, the committee's recommendations were submitted
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PRESENTATION
DOWNTOWN 2000
PROJECT
00'fO.n~i5
N.r?
36:0406
to the Planning Commission and City Council in a joint meeting
on July 13, 1993. At that time, Council directed staff to
prepare a text amendment adding architectural design review to
single-family-zoned properties in the City and creating a City-
appointed design review board. On October 12, 1993, the
Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the
proposeo text amendment. At the public hearing five persons
spoke in favor of City-wide architectural design review and two
persons spoke in opposition. Based on all oral and written
testimony, the Planning Commission voted 3 to 2 to not recommend
approval of architectural design review to the City Council.
On November 2, 1993, three Councilmembers felt that, based upon
the hearing before the Planning Commission, there did not appear
to be adequate interest from the public in pursuing
architectural design review, and no further action was taken.
If City-wide single-family architectural design review is
implemented, staff would be responsible for processing the
applications, reviewing the plans, field inspections, and
sitting as an ex-officio member at ADR meetings and preparing
records and findings of the meetings. There could be a
significant indirect cost to the City in terms of staff time.
Planning proj ects could be delayed and proj ect priori ties
changed in order to process ADR applications in a timely manner.
As the economy recovers and the number of single-family projects
increases, such review could necessitate hiring of another
planner at a cost of $51,000+, including benefits.
It is the Community Development Department's opinion that if a
neighborhood is interested in organ1z1ng an HOA for
archi tectural design review, the property owners should ini tiate
the procedure by contacting residents within the area. If 60
percent or more of the homeowners are interested, it may then
petition the City to proceed with the appropriate text changes.
Councilmember Margett commented that since requesting that this
matter be brought back before Council, he has learned that many
of those who were previously interested in architectural design
review, especially in the southern part of the City, no longer
have the desire to pursue the matter. They have decided that,
at this time, the regulations which are on the books are
sufficient. Councilmember Margett stated that he believes
homeowners associations and architectural review boards are
extremely important in the community. However, at this time
there is no longer the interest that there was before. No
action was taken on this matter.
In response to Council's request, Steve Smith of Lawrence R.
Moss and Associates was present to give information regarding
the Downtown 2000 proj ect for the viewing audience. It was
desired that an excellent and beautiful redevelopment of the
area be created. As the entry point into the City, Huntington
Drive is being defined as a "grand boulevard" look, establishing
the look, feeling, and quality of the City for people who visit.
The design motif decided upon is defined as traditional. Mr.
Smith displayed drawings of the layout for Huntington Drive.
"Bowouts" in the parking lane will provide landscape planters,
and existing street trees will be replaced with larger, more
attractive street trees. At certain points, palm trees will be
lit at night. The materials going into this project will be of
the highest quality.
First Avenue will be narrowed to two lanes with diagonal
parking, increasing the parking area. Planters in bowouts will
contain large flowering trees. The street will be lined with
palm trees which will be lit at night. An atmosphere will be
created which will encourage people to linger and to go into the
shops. Bowouts will be provided with seating areas. On both
Huntington Drive and First Avenue, overhead cobra lights will
be replaced with attractive lanterns on traditional posts.
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FESTIVAL
SANTA ANITA
(Follow-up
report)
(RECEIVE AND
FILE)
ORDINANCE
NO. 2010
(INTRODUCED)
of -It; (II;)
ORDINANCE
NO. 2023
(INTRODUCED)
t.., ., . ?\-
o >-f'c) . \;, ... .
ORDINANCE
NO. 202"3-1
(INTRODUCED)
()'o! ., ,)- I...t..
36:0407
Councilmember Margett asked if the race track theme will be
brought out in the downtown project, as was done in the previous
design proposed to Council. He also questioned whether the
trees proposed would be so tall as to block store signs. Mr.
Smith replied that the Downtown 2000 style will be compatible
with the race track theme. Most of the work originally
proposed, such as iron fences, was expensive, custom work. The
metal benches, trash enclosures. and tree grates will continue
the classic, heavy. traditional metal look that is compatible
with the look at the race track. With regard to the trees, care
will be taken that the trees chosen will grow high enough so
that the branches will not block merchants' signs.
On September 3 and 4, Festival Santa Anita took place at the
Santa Anita Race Track. It was canceled on September 5 due to
low attendance. Staff reviewed the operation of the event with
regard to noise, traffic, and safety, and obtained significant
and important data on noise impact which might affect future
activities. The noise data will be used in future permit
application review and procedures.
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CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented for introduction and read by title
Ordinance No. 2010: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ADDING TO ARTICLE VII OF THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8 ENTITLED STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND
DISCHARGE CONTROL ORDINfu~CE ESTABLISHING STORM WATER AND URBfu~
RUNOFF POLLUTION PREVENTION CONTROLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS".
I t was MOVED by Counc ilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No.
2010 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
The City Attorney presented for introduction and read by title
Ordinance No. 2023: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION 9292.4.2.1 TO THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NOTICING PROCEDURES FOR TEXT
AMENDMENTS AFFECTING Sol (SPECIAL USE) ZONED PROPERTY".
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Councilmember
Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No.
2023 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
I
The City Attorney presented for introduction and read by title
Ordinance No. 2027: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING A PART 6 TO CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE III TO PROVIDE FOR THE
RECOVERY OF CERTAIN NON - LAW ENFORCEMENT COSTS FOR THE DETENTION,
PROCESSING AND SUPERVISION OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2027
be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
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II
CLOSED SESSION
0(10 ~ YO
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
36:0408
The City Attorney announced the need to call a Closed Session
for purposes of giving instructions to the City labor
negotiators, Gary Rogers and Dan Cassidy. pursuant to Government
Code Sections 54957.6 and 54954.2. It was MOVED by
Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Young and CARRIED on
roll call vote as follows that the need to take action is
immediate and arose after the agenda was posted.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young
None
None
At 11:47 p.m. the City Council ENTERED the CLOSED SESSION,
RECONVENED and ADJOURNED the regular meeting at 1:20 a.m.,
November 16, 1994 to Tuesday, December 6, 1994 at 6:00 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.
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