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Home My WebLink AboutDECEMBER 6,1994 I I J'(1) ..;() /.:t06ft( 36:0409 "'-C. CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION ()/IO..<(O "'~ {' INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1994 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 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 The City Council entered a Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with Agency real property negotiator regarding instructions concerning price of potential acquisition or lease, and terms of payment for real property located at 55 West Huntington Drive. Negotiations a're with Arcadia Partners Limited. Also. pursuant to Government Code Section 54975.6 for conference with labor negotiators Dan Cassidy and/or Gary Rogers regarding the Arcadia Firefighters Association and Arcadia Police Relief Association. The Closed Session ADJOURNED at 7:00 p.m. and the City Council RECONVENED at 7:07 p.m. in the Council Chamber to continue the regular meeting. Rev. Matthew Chong, Church of the Good Shepherd Kent Ross, City Librarian PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Arcadia American Youth Soccer Organization awards. Russ Patterson announced that the Arcadia soccer teams won championships in their respective divisions: Arcadia A.Y.S.O. Bovs Division I All-Star ChamDions Bryan Miles and Camilo Coronel, Coaches. Players: Gerardo Bravo, Steve Campbell, Kevin Chellis, Loren Clements, Chris Diaz, Troy Ford, Gerard Gamboa, Richard Gibson, Evan Hunt, Kyle McKibben, Paul Miles, Tyler Price, Jason Raby, Steve Raby, Ignacio Rodriguez, Robert Schultz, Evan Siefke, Ryan Soule, Josh Backhaus. Arcadia A.Y.S.O Bovs Division II All-Star ChamDions Dr. Matthew Sofer and Michael Brady, Coaches. Players: Eddie Arnett, John Brady, Paul Chong Kulnun, Nathan Flowers-Jacob, Travis Grabowski, Andrew Harding, Scott Hayashi, Tim Hunsicker, Karo Mukhalian, Ryan O'Connor, Bryce Rausch, Michael Miscavish, Jack Reid, Daniel Sheridan, Todd Tarplee. Arcadia A.Y.S.O. Girls Division I All-Star Chamoions Art Sutton, Coach. Players: Berty Chang, Jen Dupre, Cheryl Hrstich, Lauren Hurley, Meghan Kennedy, Devon Lee, Carolynn McCoppin, Francie McCoppin, Stephanie Paige, Christine Peritore, Kelly Pfister, Linda Richter, Ellen Sutton, Shannon Villalobos, Christina Zoccoli. 1 12/6/94 ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY OY'-Io Nj? 36:0410 Mayor Young congratulated all the soccer players for their good work. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS None MATTERS FROM STAFF I None It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Chang, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title and that the reading in full be WAIVED. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Joe Miller, 2140 Canyon Road, stated in part that he represents Arcadia Rotary Club and was present to talk about a Junior Achievement program that the Club is conducting at the Arcadia Alternative School. He introduced John Allison, president of the company which is made up of students of the school. John Allison, 1513 South Mayflower Avenue, Arcadia Alternative School student, stated in part that he recently became involved in the Junior Achievement program. The product his company produces is called the "Medi-Kit," which contains items to help save lives. Junior Achievement gives high school students the know-how to run and operate a business. The company has a full board of directors, and at the end of a 12-week period the company will liquidate assets to see how much its stock is worth. Rudv Velasauez, 118 Alta Street, stated in part that he is attending the Arcadia alternative program and plans to graduate this year and start his own business. He is grateful for the opportunity to work with Mr. Miller and the Junior Achievement program. He hopes Council will be interested in purchasing the Medi-Kit, which is offered by the members of Junior Achievement at a price of $8. Oueen Laura Ursettie, of the 1995 Arcadia Royal Court of the Tournament of Roses, stated in part that she and Princess Corrie are here tonight to present a proclamation inviting citizens of the City to help decorate the royal Rose Parade float. Princess Corrie Beth Broge read the proclamation, which designates the dates of December 26 and 28 as "Arcadia Citizens Float Decoration Days." Queen Laura invited Council, all City employees and the viewing audience to join in decorating the float. I _ :;;, ,.-Dave Szanv, 314 North First Avenue, stated in part that he is an architect in the City and has lived in Arcadia since 1971. Mr. Szany explained a situation which occurred recently when he tried to get plans approved by the City. It involved a one-day construction project consisting of putting up one wall. Plan checks in the Building and Planning Departments took only a couple of hours. However, the plan check at the Fire Department took ten days. In another case, a simple, one-sheet plan was submitted for a flower shop, to put in one wall and a cold box. His client hoped to open the establishment by Thanksgiving. On November 8, plans were submitted to the City. By November 9, Building and 2 12/6/94 I I YOUNG (City Newsletter survey) O/~O-;';O KUHN (San Gabriel Valley growth information) (Joint City Council/ School Bd. meeting) LOJESKI (Thank-you to Arcadia reserve police officers) (Cable television program- ming - goverrunent access channel) t!) (fl(). ""c /l/JP .~ 36:0411 Planning Department had completed the plan check. The plans were picked up by the Fire Department the next day. Mr. Szany inquired of the Fire Department whether the plans might be expedited since they were so simple, with the understanding that the Fire Department did have other plan checks scheduled ahead of this one. On November 18, when the plans were returned from the Fire Department, there were four notes of corrections. Normally, simple corrections are put on the plans in ink so that they do not have to be rerouted back to the other departments, taking another week's time. However, the Fire Department requested that corrections be done on the originals, and that the plans be re- blueprinted and rerouted to the other Ci ty departments, even though they had already been approved. The business owner was not able to open the flower shop by Thanksgiving. Staff in the Building Division explained to Mr. Szany that the Fire Department's procedure of plan checking is the same for large and small projects. Mr. Szany suggested that expediting the process of obtaining plan checks from the City for small, simple plans might encourage more people to open businesses in the City. Mayor Young stated that this matter will be referred to staff and to the City Manager, and it will be taken up with Chief Gardner. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Young announced that the next issue of the City Newsletter, "Arcadia at a Glance," will include a survey which will be used to assess residents' satisfaction with the municipal services offered by the City. Responses will help guide the Council and staff to provide the kind of service our citizens want from government. The Newsletter will be in the mail at the beginning of next week. Councilmember Kuhn related information received from the Transportation Committee of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) during a presentation by the Metropolitan Transit Authority: "North San Fernando Valley and East San Gabriel Valley are the two most significantly impacted growth areas during the next 20 years. In San Gabriel Valley, jobs are expected to increase 50 percent, and the population is expected to grow by 186,000 persons by the year 2013. The average freeway speed is anticipated to decrease from 40 miles per hour during peak periods to 10 miles per hour by the year 2013." Councilmember Kuhn noted that that is after $50 billion in committed projects is factored into that calculation. It seems we are backing up instead of moving forward. Councilmember Kuhn commented that she is looking forward to the joint City Council/School Board meeting to be held on December 8 at 6:00 p.m. at the Arcadia High School music building. She encouraged everyone to attend. Councilmember Lojeski stated that he and his wife recently attended a dinner party which Council annually hosts for the reserve police officers in the City. These men and women hold regular jobs and also devote extra hours to act as reserve police officers. Councilmember Loj eski wished to officially and formally congratulate, and again thank, the reserve officers for volunteering their time and helping to maintain the safety of the community at a very high standard. Councilmember Lojeski commented on a matter that City staff should become involved in. The City has two cable television channels, 3 and 20. The programming on Channel 20, the local government access channel, comes from the City. However, there are many things that happen in the community which are not being presented to the subscribers of cable television. Councilmember Lojeski would like to have staff, and his fellow Councilmembers, find out what other communities have done to effectively utilize the 3 12/6/94 CHANG (Study of City inter- sections) MARGETT (Jr. Achieve- ment prog. Medi-Kits) (Cable access channel) Of/f). ~o NJ? (Fashion Park Mall and other successful stores) OS-I'> . f,() IIfjp (Arrogance in govern- ment) "l 36:0412 goverrunent access channel to communicate city events to their communities. Also, there is the need for the local cable television company to improve audio and video transmission quality on Channel 20. The cable television company broadcasts many programs and paid advertisements on Channel 3. It would be helpful if a programming schedule were aired, giving information regarding upcuming programs. In not more effectively utilizing the local cable television channels. it seems the City is missing a terrific opportunity to communicate to the community the many good things going on in the City. Mayor Pro tern Chang reported that the Public Works Department recently completed a study of stop signs on City streets. There are approximately 400 intersections with one to four stop signs, and only about 70 of them have four-way stop signs. A special study was made of the intersection at Sunset Boulevard and Fairview Avenue. The conclusion was that traffic signals are not warranted, but the stop signs will be modified. Mayor Pro tern Chang stated that he has received comments from citizens regarding intersections which have stop signs only, and advised that anyone who has comments regarding problems at intersections may call him or the City for immediate attention to the intersection. "It is not practical, and very costly, for the City to go through every intersection with stop signs in the City." I Councilmember Margett stated that, as President of the Arcadia Rotary Club, he would like to comment that the young people in the Junior Achievement Program selling the Medi-Kits, which is a Rotary project, are very enthusiastic about this project. They have sold stock in their corporation and are making a profit and doing quite well. This is an opportunity for the public to support a segment of students in our community. They will be selling the kits at Fasching's Car Wash. Perhaps at some time the kits could be advertised on the City's cable channel. In reference to Councilmember Lojeski's concerns about cable television, Councilmember Margett recalled that about a year ago there was some talk of forming a Communications Commission which would look into the matter of communicating information to the community over the City's cable television channel; the filming of community events which would be of interest to the residents, for example. This might be something that this Council should be considering. Councilmember Margett reported that the stores at the mall are doing very well, and he is grateful that Councils in the past had the vision to invest in Nordstrom's and bring it to the City. Other smaller businesses in the community can also be successful. As an example, Councilmember Margett referred to the owner of First Avenue Florist, who has made his shop a success by investing his time, energy, and money in the community. I Councilmember Margett brought up the matter of arrogance in government. He is appalled that so many school districts within the State of California are still using funds from their meager budgets to fight Proposition 187. They are using taxpayers dollars to fight something which the people of California have overwhelmingly voted for. Another distressing matter is the current situation in the California State Assembly. Paul Horcher, a Republican Assemblyman, has cast his vote for the incumbent Democratic Assembly Speaker. Instead of voting Republican and enabling the Republican party to become the majority for the first time in 40 years, his vote resulted in a 40-40 deadlock. 4 12/6/94 I I (Removal of water con- taminants) CITY CLERK (Charter Amd. Election re elec. dates) 1030 -aW ,." I ~ ~ l 36:0413 Councilmember Margett is Chairman of the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority. The Authority has been accused of not removing contaminants, and Councilmember Margett advised that this statement is absolutely untrue. On the other hand, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has done nothing to remove these volatile organic compounds other than give direction to business people in the Valley to remove those contaminants. The City of Arcadia is removing contaminants at its well heads. The Water Quality Authority is removing high densities of contaminants from its Arrow Well site. With regard to a report about third- party lawsuits, the Water Quality Authority was not concerned about a third-party lawsuit coming from the EPA. Concern was that other large entities such as Aerojet, Mobil Oil, etc., who played a significant part in contaminating the basin, would be suing cities. The City Attorney introduced an election matter to be reported on by the City Clerk. The State of California has changed the State direct primary and presidential primary election date from June to March in an efforc to make California's position on presidential politics more meaningful than it has been. The next presidential and State primary elections will be the last week of March of 1996. Arcadia's next general municipal election is scheduled for April of 1996, as are many other cities' elections. If Council chooses to change the City's municipal election date, that issue will have to be brought before the voters at a Charter revision election. At that time, arguments in favor and against will be presented, as will the City Attorney's impartial analysis to explain the matter to the electorate. As stated in the City Clerk's memorandum to Council, many cities have changed their election dates. Because of this the County, and the City's election supplier, Martin and Chapman Company, may be in a different position with regard to assiscing with the City's scheduled April 1996 election, should Council wish to maintain the status quo. The City Clerk reviewed information presented in her report. The City Council, at its November 15, 1994, meeting considered information provided by the City Attorney and City Clerk with regard to moving the City's general municipal election to an alternate date in response to provisions of Assembly Bill 2196, which was enacted in 1993. Pursuant to AB 2196, the 1996 presidential primary and statewide direct primary elections have been moved from June of 1996 to the fourth Tuesday in March in any year divisible by four. Many general law cities have already adopted a change in election dates to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of odd-numbered years, and extended the terms of councilmembers for eleven months. The April 1996 City election and March 1996 primary election will share common periods of time when election and campaign materials for both elections will be dispersed to voters in the City. Of maj or concern is the possible confusion which may result with sample ballot pamphlets, absentee voter applications and absentee ballots out in the City at the same time. Recent conversations with County elections officials verify that city elections in April 1996 will place excess burden on their resources and abil"ty to service city needs in a timely manner. There is a possibility that this situation will change, however, due to the fact that many cities have moved election dates from April 1996 to March 1997. County officials will study the situation this week. The City Clerk retains Martin and Chapman Company for election services. In 1996 Martin and Chapman will be printing ballots and pamphlets for several counties for the State and presidential primary elections scheduled two weeks before the City election. Martin and Chapman feel there may be difficulty in timely 5 12/6/94 36:0414 compliance with the City's requirements, in particular the printing of the sample ballot pamphlet and the ballots for the absentee vote. Martin and Chapman also provides many other services, although they do not administer the election. Should the City consolidate a City Charter amendment election with the Arcadia School Board election on April 18, 1995, with the City conducting the election', costs could be shared and would be lower for both jurisdictions. The City Clerk has planned and managed a joint City/School District bond election in September 1992. However, conducting a school board election is governed by the Education Code, and much preliminary work would have to be accomplished. It should be noted that the School Board at its November 22 meeting adopted a resolution calling the April 18, I 1995, governing board election, which has since been submitted to the County Election Services Administration for implementation, and work has begun on that election. At the November 8, 1994, general election, our local State Assemblyman, Dick Mountjoy, was re-elected to the Assembly and was also elected to the State Senate. When Mr. Mountjoy vacates his seat in the Assembly, the Governor must, within 14 days, proclaim a special election for the vacated Assembly seat, which will be preceded by a special primary election. Mr. Mountjoy's assistant has advised that the primary election could occur in February of 1995, with a special election scheduled for the following April which could consolidate with the School Board's April 18, 1995, election and the City's Charter amendment election. The County would conduct the election. County's best estimate of costs to the City for a three-way consolidated election, if the California Elections Code allows for such, was $40,000. Councilmember Lojeski commented that this is such a confusing situation, perhaps it would be best to have the City election as scheduled in April 1996, and wait and see if any serious problems occur. In response to a question by Mayor Young, the City Clerk explained that the last day the City may adopt a resolution calling a Charter amendment election and requesting County services would be the first Council meeting in January. The Charter amendment election would be consolidated with the School Board election in April 1995. The City Clerk urged Council to consider the confusion which the public will encounter if the City general municipal election takes place as scheduled in April 1996 with the primary elections two weeks earlier, and voter materials and information for both elections out in the public at the same time. A lengthy discussion ensued with regard to whether or not the City election scheduled for April 9, 1996, should be changed to an alternate date in order to avoid confusion with the State and presidential primary elections in March. Consensus among Councilmembers was that rather than go through the effort and I expense of having a City Charter amendment election for a problem which mayor may not occur, no change in the City's scheduled election date be made at this time. Councilmember Loj eski suggested the reports be filed for review at a later date if desired. The City Manager will see that information on this subject is published in the City Newsletter, as suggested by Councilmember Margett. 6 12/6/94 I I ROLL CALL 1. MINUTES APPROVAL (Nov.15,1994) (APPROVED) 2. ARCADIA PARTNERS ,INC. (ERN, Foulger Ford site) 06~O-(}J ADJOURNMENT ~ 36:0415 CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSeNT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None CONSENT ITEMS It Was MOVED by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member Kuhn and CARRIED to APPROVE the minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 1994 The Economic Development Administrator presented a report and recommendation for approval of an Exclusive Right to Negotiate (ERN) with Mr. Victor Georgino of Arcadia Partners, Ltd., for the proposed construction of a 70,000-75,000 square foot multi-screen (10.24) theater, two 10,000 square foot restaurants, and a five- story, 1,000 space parking structure on the former four acre Foulger Ford site at 55 West Huntington Drive. The ERN is 180 days in length, and is between the Redevelopment Agency and Mr. Georgino. During the first phase of three months, Mr. Georgino will prepare and provide preliminary plans, a schedule for development, information regarding costs, and other requirements set forth in the December 6, 1994 staff report. At the end of the first phase, the report will be reviewed by staff and a recommendation will be made to the Agency board for consideration. At that time the Agency may elect to proceed or withdraw from the project. If it is decided to proceed, a Disposition and Development Agreement will be prepared. Mr. Victor Georgino, 842 East Grinnell Drive, Burbank, was present and responded to Agency questions. After a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the Exclusive Right to Negotiate (ERN), approved as to form by the Agency attorney, with the stipulation that said ERN agreement, currently signed by Mr. Vic tor Georgino, may be changed to Arcadia Partners, Ltd., when that corporation is formed. Agency Member Margett stated in part, that although he may agree to execute the ERN, it should not be construed that this proposed theater/restaurant complex is what he finally desires for the property. He still has questions about the proj ect, but is interested to see what is being offered. Another concern is that the Agency is participating in the cost of environmental compliance. The Agency Executive Director stated, in part, that the cost of preparing environmental documents does not occur until the second phase of the ERN time schedule. The Agency will not invest any money in the environmental process unless there is some assurance that the project is achievable and capable of being financed, and the Agency has approved the first phase of the ERN. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None The meeting adjourned to 6:00 p. m.. December 8, 1994, at the Arcadia High School Music 8uilding. 7 12/6/94 1. 2. WORK ACCEPTED (1994-95 Slurry Seal Prog. Various Streets - Job No. 580) ()q~O . ,,; 36:0416 CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS Considered separately (see page 9 ) ACCEPTED the project - 1994-95 slurry seal program on various streets and the parking lots of Eisenhower, Wilderness and 'Newcastle parks - Job No. 580; and AUTHORIZED final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents to California Pavement Maintenance Co., Inc. Ten percent (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 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. In response to a question from Councilmember Margett, staff replied that all corrections have been made. 3.0Q,JO-'10 WORK ACCEPTED ACCEPTED the project - 1993-94 Annual Striping and Pavement (1993-94 Markings Program - Job No. 576; and AUTHORIZED final payment to Annual be made in accordance with the contract documents to the Striping & contractor, Traffic Operations, Inc. Ten percent (10%) Pavement retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the Marking acceptance of the project by the City Council, and will only be Program - released by the Director of Public Works upon completion of all Various corrections of record. Streets - Job No.576) 4 D 7 ';;-'0 - . D t1 . c..! f) - ! CONTRACT ,\ AWARDED contract in the amount of $85,440.00 to A 8< B Electric AWARD for the replacement of the motor control center at the Orange (Motor Control Grove Plant, and AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to Center execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. Replacement Orange Grove Plant) 5. (}.JQl.O -to ESTAB. & REVISE CLASSI- FICATIONS (Comm.Re1. Officer & Secretary to the City Mgr.) 6. 0 ZJ 0 . ~~O PROJECT ACCEPTED (Fire Station No. 2 - Job No.52]) ESTABLISHED and REVISED Relations Officer (Class Manager (Class #0206). the classifications of #0210); and Secretary to Communi ty the Ci ty ACCEPTED the project. construction of a new fire station at the northeast corner of Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive and demolition of the old station - Job No. 527; and AUTHORIZED final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents. The retention of $143,047 becomes due and payable 35 days after the City Council's acceptance. Retention funds, minus any outstanding stop notices, will only be released by the Assistant City Manager/Fire Chief with concurrence of the City Attorney. 7. (J..2QtO - 90 RATIFIED RATIFIED $12,670.00 worker's compensation settlement for David WORKER'S COMPo Swearengin. SETTLEMENT (Swearengin) 8 12/06/94 I I I I ~ 36:0417 8. 0.:),;)0 ?(J RATIFIED SETTLEMENT (Bowyer v. Arcadia) RATIFIED settlement in the action Bowyer v. Arcadia and APPROVED payment of $15,000 to the plaintiffs. THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS NOS. 2 THROUGH 8 WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILM~BER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUHN AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None 1. MINUTE APPROVAL (Nov.15,1994) (POSTPONED to Dec. 20,1994) POSTPONED approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 1994 to the December 20, meeting, pursuant to questions from Mayor Pro tem general consent. City Council 1994 Council Chang and by CITY MANAGER 1. ANOMIA HISTORICAL DESIGNATION (701 W. Foothill (APPROVED STAFF COMMUNICA- TION WITH PROP.OWNER) The City Council at its October 18 meeting requested staff to prepare a report on the condition and historical significance of the Anoakia property. This for consideration of placing the property on the National Register or the State Historic Register. B1.) The 16,000 sq. ft. Anoakia mansion was constructed in 1913 by Anita Baldwin, daughter of "Lucky" Baldwin. The site contains 19 acres and is located at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenu.e. The mansion was designed by architect Arthur Benton, designer of the Riverside Inn and the Arlington Hotel in Santa Barbara. The design of the house ()<,/\-', 0 ~- incorporates elements of the Mission Revival and Italian Renaissance styles. Tiffany lighting fixtures are throughout the house. The most significant ones are located in the library, and some have been removed and placed in storage. Maynard Dixon, a renowned western painter, was commissioned to paint murals on the walls in one of the ground floor entry rooms and a downstairs room. Following the death of Anita Baldwin in 1939, the estate was sold and in 1941 the Flintridge girls boarding school moved to the Anoakia property. Since 1941 the house has been used as a boarding school and office and the accessory structures have been used for a day school and pre-school. During the 1987 Whittier earthquake, several of the accessory buildings incurred major structural damage. The buildings were vacated as a result of the damage, and the school moved into temporary structures on the property until 1990 at which time the school moved to a new location. Since that time the property has been vacant with the exception of the house. which is used as offices by the property owner. An EIR for a proposed project on the property notes that, "in total, the Anita Baldwin mansion compound with its striking architectural design, its artistically conceived interior and its exotic grounds, represent a cultural resource of great value and significance". The Anoakia property was annexed to the City in 1975. It is not known whether Mr. McCaslin, owner of the property, has plans to preserve or demolish the house, or if his plans include development of the property. Staff suggested some communication be established with the property owner to request cooperation to put the house on the Register and/or at least videotape, record or do some kind of archeological history of the property. Within a brief discussion of course of action, Mayor Pro tern Chang stated, in part, that he is not sure the City should pursue this matter further. The report should have been prepared at the request of the property owner. He believes Mr. McCaslin is aware 9 12/06/94 2. CITY BILINGUAL PROGRAM (AUTHORIZED CONTINUANCE OF BILINGUAL PAY TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES: AUTHORIZED CITY MGR.TO EXPAND PROG. IF NEC.: & DIRECTED EDUCATION ON TRANSLATION SERVICES) o :UO - O~_. 34:0418 of the historical value of the artifacts on the property. It is still up to Mr. McCaslin to see whether he wants to register the house with the State or National Registry of Historic Places. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to communicate with Mr. McCaslin, the property owner or his representative, share the staff report with him and the genesis of said report, and the interest of the City and the Arcadia Historical Society to ensure that the history of the Anita Baldwin house be properly recorded; and that permission be granted to allow photographing or videotaping,at some time, of artifacts of historical significance to the City. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young Mayor Pro tern Chang (for reasons so stated) None I In July the City Council reviewed a proposed bilingual program for the City of Arcadia. At that time, the Council referred the matter to the Human Resources Commission for input. The Commission discussed the issue at two meetings and received testimony from various sources, and recommends that the City Council authorize bilingual pay of $30 per month for up to five non-sworn Police Department employees; to grant the City Manager administrative authority to expand the bilingual pay program to other departments on an as-needed basis; and to direct staff to provide employee and community education on the use of che City- subscribed AT&T Language Line Service. Considerable discussion ensued among Councilmembers. In response to questions from Council, Fire Chief Gardner reported that the Fire Department utilizes either the 9-1-1 interpreter service provided to all emergency centers by the State (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese and Cantonese) and/or the AT&T Language Line Service (interpreters of 140 languages). They do not need those services very often, and have encountered no problems with the mentioned services. A review of other City departments has also revealed that the present system is working and that no problems have been encountered. At the conclusion of the staff report and Council's discussion, Mayor Pro tern Chang stated that, 1) The 9-1-1 State system is limited because it has only three languages (listed in the staff report); 2) The AT&T service takes up to two minutes to patch into the lines for an interpreter ... which is too long for emergency situations; and, 3) Employee bilingual pay is not discriminatory. He believes it is major to encourage a program for which the talented people with additional languages could facilitate service to the needy citizens. He concurs with a portion of the staff report which states that "the needs of the community and pressures placed upon City staff have changed. In response, the City may wish to develop a formal employee bilingual program." And, "typically an extra stipend or pay is provided to attract, retain and motivate employees." I It was MOVED by Mayor Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE bilingual pay of $30 per month for up to five non-sworn unrepresented employees in the Police Department; GRANT the City Manager administrative authority to expand the bilingual pay program to other departments on an as-needed basis; and DIRECT City staff to provide employee and community education on the use of the City subscribed AT&T Language Line Service AYES: NOES: Councilmembers Kuhn, Lojeski and Young Mayor Pro tern Chang (He believes the time has come that the City really needs a formal bilingual pay program.) Councilmember Margect (He felt it Co be discriminatory to pay certain employees for this additional skill.) None 10 12/06/94 ABSENT: I I 1. t)l},')o J(l ARCADIA COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM 06JO.,;)~ ORDINANCE NO. 2026 (INTRODUCED) 03";0."0 RESOLUTION NO. 5830 (ADOPTED) fl~';>i'l.. .;)11 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (APPROVED) 2. () r,)O '7l4l' RESOLUTION NO. 5831 (ADOPTED) 3. tJf7iJ '10 ORDINANCE NO. 2010 (ADOPTED) -.. 36:0419 CITY ATTORNEY In September'1994, the commercial/industrial recycling program was implemented in Arcadia. To date, this program has been very successful and has received a positive response from the business community. However, through the implementation of this program, staff noticed several areas of the Ordinance and contract that need to be amended in order to achieve the goal of providing a cost-effective and easy-to-use program that will achieve maximum waste diversion. Said amendments are set forth in the December 6, 1994 staff report. The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 2026: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PART 3 OF CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE V REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM". The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5830: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM". The City Attorney clarified the Amendment to the Agreement for Collection of Recyclable Materials from Commercial and Industrial Properties between the Cities of Arcadia, Duarte, and Monrovia and Zakaroff Services, the contractor. This Amendment to the Agreement to be approved, subject to final negotiations on the provision regarding attorney's fees, which will be resolved by the lawyers for these entities and brought back to Council for final action. It was MOVED by Councilmember Kuhn, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2026 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED; Resolution No. 5830 be and it is hereby ADOPTED; and the Amendment to the Agreement for Collection of Recyclable Materials from Commercial and Industrial Properties, subject to final negotiations on the provision of attorney fees, be and it is hereby APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5831: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE USED OIL RECYCLING FUND UNDER THE USED OIL RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT ACT". It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5831 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None The City Attorney presented and read the title of 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 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION .. 11 12/06/94 4. (),>-'iO-'>-~- ORDINANCE NO. 2023 (ADOPTED) 5. (/ J \\1 .. "oJ ORDINANCE NO. 2027 (ADOPTED) 36:0420 PREVENTION CONTROLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS". It was MOVED by Mayor Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2010 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance No. 2023: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION 9293.4.2.1 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NOTICING PROCEDURES FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS AFFECTING Sol (SPECIAL USE) ZONED PROPERTY". I It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember Kuhn and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2023 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None The City Attorney presented and read the title of 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 ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None 6. O>~!>--7:,-' ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title NO. 203D of Ordinance No. 2030: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE (INTRODUCED) CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6439 SUBSECTION (7)(B) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING (B) AND ADDING SUB-SECTIONS (1) THROUGH (3) REGARDING REMOVAL OF NEWS RACKS AFFECTED BY PUBLIC PROPERTY PROJECTS". I;)/?.;) - 3'::>7. 01,;,' IJ - </OORDINANCE ,NO. 2031 8 .J. ..' ,; ; .i(INTRODUCEb) The City Attorney commented that this ordinance is recommended in order to put into statute form what has been the City's practice to ensure that when there is a public project, and a news rack has to be moved, that it may not necessarily have to be replaced where it was originally, and that the City will bear no replacement responsibility for the newsracks. I It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2030 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 the title of Ordinance No. 2031: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF ARTICLE II OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ORGANIZATION AND TITLE 12 12/06/94 I I 8. CLAIM OF JAMES KAWAGUCHI (DENIED) IOVO <10 NIP CITY ATTORNEY (Closed Session) tI//a -<10 Nff' LOJESKI (In Memory of Joy Reinhardt) ADJOURNMENT (Dec.8,1994 6:00 p.m.) ATTEST: 36:0421 CHANGES APPLICABLE TO REORGANIZATION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES". Mayor Pro tern Chang confirmed for the record that the Deputy City Manager will be the number three position in the City organization after the City Manager and Assistant City Manager. The City Manager noted there is no separate Assistant City Manager position at the present time; the Fire Chief serves that function. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 2031 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of James Ka~aguchi was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOEs: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young None None CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that Council will adjourn to a closed se$sion at the end of this meeting, "pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer regarding exi$ting workers' compensation litigation involving City employees H. Verhiley, R. Santhoff, and L. McDonald; and pursuant to Government Code 54975.6 to discuss labor negotiations". COllncilmember Loj eski adj ourned the meeting "in memory of Joy Reinhardt, a long time resident of Arcadia who passed away this pa$t week after a battle with cancer. Joy was well known for quiet involvement in a variety of Arcadia activities. She served for years with the PTA as her children went through the various Arc:adia schools. She was even the Easter Bunny at Arcadia Methodist Hospital, and brought treats to the hospitalized children. Joy and her husband, Carl, have always been great supporters of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce. Joy gave of her time and talent to make Chamber functions highly successful. Information has not been made available yet on the memorial services. Joy will be greatly missed in the Arcadia community, and I would like to adjourn tonight's meeting in her memory." At 9:35 p. m. the City Council ADJOURNED to a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and ADJOURNED at 10:15 p. m. to Thursday, December 8, 1994 at 6:00 p. m. in the Arcadia High School Music Building for a joint meeting with the Arcadia Unified School District Governing Board. Wf:y;.!i.(r <<zj7 ~~.~~ 13 12/06/94