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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE APPROV.
(May 18.1993)
(May 25,1993)
(June 1,1993)
(APPROVED)
ORD. [, RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
CLOSED
SESSION
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PUBLIC
HEARING
MP 93-004
(1863 Oakwood
Avenue)
(APPEAL
DENIED)
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 15, 1993
The Arcadia City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met
in a regular meeting at 7:37 p. m., Tuesday, June 15, 1993 in the
City Hall Council Chambers.
Rev. Linda Harrison, The Santa Anita Church
Councilmember Robert Harbicht
PRESENT:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht,
Margett and Ciraulo
None
Loj eski,
ABSENT:
On MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED the minutes of the regular meeting of May 18,
1993, the adjourned regular meeting (work session) of May 25,
1992, and the adjourned and regular meetings of June 1, 1993 were
APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by
title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED.
City Attorney announced that, "The City Council and Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency met in a closed session earlier this evening
and will be adjourning to a closed session at the conclusion of
this evening's regular meeting, pursuant to California Government
Code Section 54956.8, to discuss the potential acquisition of
property generally located in the area of the northeast corner
of Second Avenue and Santa Clara, and other property transactions
regarding that area and our negotiations with various owners
including the Johnsons, Western Security, Emkay, the Flood
Control District and the Army Corps of Engineers. There will be
attorneys at the .closed sessioDo to discuss that item at the
conclusion of this evening's meeting".
Consideration of an appeal filed by the Highlands Homeowners'
Association and its Architectural Review Board, to the Planning
Commission's approval of an appeal thus overruling the Highland
Homeowners' Association's Architectural Review Board's denial of
a proposed two-story single-family residence at 1863 Oakwood
Avenue. On March 30, 1993, the Architectural Review Board (ARB)
of the Highland Homeowners' Association denied the applicant's
proposal to construct a 7,723 square foot two-story residence
including a 1,796 square foot subterranean 3-car garage and
workshop area. The Architectural Review Board determined that
the residence's easterly elevation which shows the subterranean
garage has the appearance of a three story house and that such
a design is incompatible with other homes in the area. The
applicant appealed the ARB's denial to the Planning Commission.
The Commission at its May 11, 1983 meeting voted to grant the
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appeal and overrule the Homeowners' Association denial with the
findings that the proposed residence, which will have a balcony
area added to its east elevation, as requested by the Commission
would be architecturally harmonious and compatible with th~
surrounding neighborhood, and would not be detrimental to the
adjacent properties and improvements. It also determined that the
granting of the requested modifications for the relocation of the
existing pool equipment and the subterranean garage would secure
an appropriate improvement. The Highlands Homeowners'
Association and Architectural Review Board appealed the Planning
Commission's action on May 17, 1993..
Mayor Ciraulo declared the public hearing OPEN.
IN FAVOR OF THE APPEAL
Jim Thomas, President, Highlands Homeowners' Association, and
Member, Architectural Review Committee, 1637 Elevado Avenue
stated, in part, that he is present because the Board of
Directors is concerned that this proposed house does not fit in
the neighborhood. The majority of the homes are one-story, ranch
style, nestled among the trees. This house will not be
harmonious with the surrounding structures; it gives the
appearance of being a three-story house. He suggested the garage
be redesigned so it would not be a subterranean garage and a
setback on the second story so that it would not look like a
sheer wall. The addition of the balcony had not been presented
to him previously; however, he did not feel that the balcony
would solve the problem.
Raloh L. Bicker, Chairman, Architectural Review Board, Highlands
Homeowners' Association, 101 White Oak Drive, explained the
reasons for the ARB's denial, although he realizes that the
project complies with the City Code. He does not think that
compliance with the Code should be the only requirement. The ARB
does not feel that this structure will be compatible with other
homes in the area, and its approval for construction would set
an undesirable precedent for other similar projects. The
opposition is not because it is a two-&tory house. It is his
opinion that this structure gives the 'impression of being a
three-story house, and this is an undesirable precedent. The
Highland Homeowners' Association and its Architectural Review
Board and members request the City Council to overrule the
Planning Commission's decision in their overturning of the ARB's
denial of this project, and find as the ARB Review Board did,
that the proposed house is not compatible with other homes in
this area. Mr. Bicker presented letters from two additional
homeowners in favor of the appeal who could not be present this
evening.
Constance Levv, 1850 Oakwood Ave., stated, in part, that she
appreciates the beauty of the highlands because of the trees and
the mountains. She thinks this is a speculation house, and may
set a precedent for other unharmonious houses in toe
neighborhood. She supports Mr. Bicker's opinion.
Marjorie Totten, 2061 Elkins Place, stated, in part, that she has
lived in Arcadia since 1948, and on Elkins Place since 1986.
she moved from South Arcadia because she did not like what was
happening there in that the neighborhoods were not uniform any
more. She is concerned that the look of uniformity be
maintained.
Chervl Palfrev, 1842 O~kwood Ave., stated, in part, that her
house will face this proposed remodel, and it may come to the
point that she will have to move from the area if this remodel
proposal is approved. She thinks there will be other people in
the community who will reconsider moving into the area if this
is going to be the trend. She presented some signatures of her
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neighbors supporting the homeowners' association in its
opposition to these plans.
Garv C020rno, 144 White Oak Drive, stated, in part, that the last
ten years have seen the evolution of the neighborhood
associations. The Architectural Review Board of the Homeowners'
Association has done an excellent job in the past in preserving
the harmonious appearance of the area. He hopes the Council will
support the Association and the ARB in this endeavor.
IN OPPOSITION TO THE APPEAL
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William K. Calla2v, 1863 Oakwood Avenue, stated, in part, that
he is the owner of the property under discussion. He has lived
in Arcadia for many years, and plans to continue his residence
here. He has no intention of building a spec house ... moving
in, making a buck, then running away. His architect created a
beautiful and functional building plan, and he is very surprised
that Ralph Bicker and the Architectural Review Board are so
opposed to it.
Gerrv E. Busse, Architect, 188 White Oak Drive, Arcadia, stated,
in response to a question from Mayor Pro te~ Lojeski that the
address of this property will remain the same as it is presently.
Mr. Busse noted that the view of this house that the ARB objects
to is the view from the two easterly neighbors who signed the
original application of approval required by the Homeowners'
Association and the Planning Commission. The City Council
adopted the ordinance with which the structure complies. The
project will be an asset to the area; it will not be an eyesore.
With regard to the comments made earlier about the garage and
driveway, the existing driveway does not comply with the
ordinance; his design does meet this criteria. The height of the
proposed structure and everything else meet the requirements of
the City Code; there are no exceptions. Mr. Busse presented a
rendering of the proposed house which shows the culmination of
the design and conditions which the Planning Commission approved.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilmember Fasching, secoilded by Mayor Pro tem
Lojeski and CARRIED.
Considerable discussion ensued among the Councilmembers.
Councilmember Harbicht noted that the Planning Commission did a
nice job in imposing some conditions which, in his opinion,
answer most of the objections he has heard tonight. In response
to questions from Councilmember Margett, Mr. Busse discussed at
length the gradient line and elevations indicated on the drawings
he had presented.
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Because Councilmember Fasching had further questions, it was
MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED to re-open the public hearing.
IN FAVOR OF THE APPEAL
Raloh L. Bicker, 101 White Oak Drive, in response to questions
from Councilmember Fasching, stated that he has seen the revised
plans which had been developed following meetings with and
suggestions from the Planning Commission and Planning staff, and
that some members of the Board had seen it. He indicated that
it was his opinion that the facade would still give the
impression of a three-story structure. He also did not agree
that the subterranean garage should be located as shown on the
rendering. A second floor setback had also been suggested. The
architect chose not to do that, but did agree to the use a
balcony to soften the line of the facade. The balcony had been
the suggestion of one of the Planning Commission members, not the
Architectural Review Board.
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MOTION
2.
PUBLIC
HEARING
FY 1993-94
OPERATING
BUDGET
(APPROVED)
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IN OPPOSITION TO THE APPEAL
Gerrv E. Busse, 188 White Oak Drive, reiterated that the location
of the driveway and garage proposed by Mr. Bicker does not comply
with the City Code. The addition of the balcony is going to
give a very strong lineal feel and break up the three-story
appearance. He also. reiterated that the structure he designed
meets every ordinance and guideline of the City.
IN FAVOR OF THE APPEAL
Constance Levv, 1850 Oakwood Avenue, stated in part that she
does not understand how a 7,000 square foot house on a 10,000
square foot lot can be approved. Guidelines are fine, but the
Association is not concerned about that because they are not 1
builders; however they do have a say about the appropriateness
of a property. This house is not in conformity with the other
houses in the Highlands.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Fasching and CARRIED to CLOSE the public hearing.
Considerable discussion ensued among the Councilmembers. The
possibility of continued meetings between the owner, the
architect and the Architectural Review Board in an effort to come
to some compromise was suggested. Also considered was the
possibility of a continuance of the hearing. Mr. Callagy stated
that he preferred to have a decision. Various opinions were
expressed by Councilmembers as to just how much impact upon the
community this structure would present.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht to DENY the appeal.
Mayor Ciraulo announced: The motion DIED for lack of a second.
After further discussion, the City Attorney stated, in part, that
Mr. Callagy is entitled to a decision this evening. Mr. Callagy
stepped forward and stated that he would have no objection to
moving the second story back a little. if it were possible, but
he is told that it isn't possible. And,: he cannot see how the
swimming pool could be moved. Further, he is not interested in
a continuation of the hearing to allow time for more discussions
with the Architectural Review Board.
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Councilmember Fasching, after several comments, then seconded
Councilmember Harbicht's MOTION and it was CARRIED on roll call
vote as follows to DENY the appeal and uphold the Planning
Commission's action in overruling the Highland Homeowners'
Association Architectural Review Board's denial, and DIRECT Staff
to prepare a resolution with findings to reflect the decision and
deliberations of the' Council.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht and Lojeski
Councilmembers Ciraulo and Margett
None
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Mayor Ciraulo called a brief RECESS
The meeting RECONVENED at 9:20 p.m.
Consideration of the FY 1993-94 Operating Budget. The City
Manager provided a brief introductory review of the budget
process stating, in part, that the City Council and City stsff
have been working on this budget since November, 1992. The
budget for the coming fiscal year is unavoidably about change and
growth in the City organization and the community. With Council
policy guidance, staff has been working to resolve the balancing
of the delicate equation of resources and revenues with
expenditures, given the complexity of accounting policy and other
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requirements. In January of 1993 we started with an estimated
revenue shortfall of approximately $2.2 million. We have
proposed to make up this shortfall in the coming year through the
use of #1 million in reserve funds; through revenue enhancements
totaling about $266,000; and through proposed expenditure
reductions of approximately $880,000, thereby bringing the budget
into balance. Other things affected the budget equation that
were undertaken by the Council, such as, the elimination of half
a position in the Finance Department, which produced a savings
of $20,000, as a result of a new telephone system. Also, the
elimination of a position in the Redevelopment Department budget
for a savings of approximately $60,000; and the elimination of
traffic control costs in the Police Department of approximately
$82,000. The budget staff is proposing is also a multi-year kind
of a document. It anticipates future fiscal years and provides
guidance in balancing those budgets as well. This is somewhat
of a new approach and was provided to the Council at their
request. Council previously requested a constructively critical
evaluation to assure that every dollar spent by the City serves
real citizen needs in the best possible manner. They have
provided guidance that City programs should seek to improve the
future ... not merely to continue the past. In some areas this
direction will entail new expenditures, in other areas a
discontinuance of past expenditures. This process of reasons to
change is consistent with and required by the dramatic fiscal
constraints that we are confronted with in the coming year. Over
the past six months of budget review we have had to deal with the
general economic recession which has contributed to reduced City
sales taxes and business dislocations. Also, the state has
pirated some $810,000 from the City in terms of property taxes
and redevelopment tax increment this past year. Other revenue
reductions include the reduction in revenue from Santa Anita Race
Track of approximately 25t. And, the need to address the
balancing of last year's budget through the use of approximately
$1 million in non-recurring Public Employees Retirement System
rebate funds.
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The budget also included a completion of City priorities which
have been identified in the Council priority planning sessions
of the past year. These priorities include construction of Fire
Station No.2; completion of plans for expansion of the City
Library; completion of Nordstrom department store to Santa Anita
Fashion Park Hall, and also includes implementation of a downtown
revitalization strategy including the possibility of attracting
a major new retail outlet, a theatre complex and the extension
of the "Blue Line" light rail to Arcadia. This fiscal year's
operating budget is balanced through nearly $500,000 in voluntary
employee salary increase deferrals. This is a selfless
contribution by the employees of the City organization to the
welfare of the community.
The Finance Director then reViewed some of the financial
components of the FY 1993-94 budget. In total, the proposed
expenditures for all funds for the FY 1993-94 amount to
$57,438,000. That compares to last year's $49,518,000, an
increase of about 16t. On the revenue side, for all funds, total
revenue for the coming year is estimated at $51,800,000, as
compared to $45,827,000 for the previous year, an increase of
about 14t. Our combined fiscal position is a healthy one. The
General Fund is a major operating fund for the City. Last year
showed revenues of $22,836,000, compared to $23,864,000, for the
next year, an increase of about 4.5t. The expenditues in the
General Fund will increase from $23,832,000 to $24,806,000, an
increase of about 4.1t. This budget does not include the results
of any actions the State may take.
Hayor Ci~aulo declared the public hearing OPEN
Ginnv Jovce, Councilmember, City of Duarte, stated, in part, that
she would like to share the success they have had with the San
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Gabriel Valley Commerce and Cities Consortium which is an
organization that was formed as a partnershi~ between City
government and businesses of the Valley, They are concern,od with
business retention as well as attracting new busine;ses.
Contributions are needed to help with the funding. They hope
Arcadia will help support this effort.
It was noted that membership in the consortium has been included
in the redevelopment budget for the coming year.
Jack Saelid, 821 Balboa Drive, reviewed and expressed his opinion
on a number of items in the proposed budget. He noted that last
year's budget had been balanced by the receipt of a one-time
overpayment refund from PERS. He felt the community should thank
the employees who voluntarily deferred salary increases. Mr. I
Saelid was shocked by the lack of detail presented in the budget
and commented that it seems only reasonable that expenses should
be clearly identified when you're trying to save 4% of the
operating budget. Our citizens, he noted, and the employees who
have already demonstrated their good faith in deferring their pay
raises, have a right to expect that each Councilmember who votes
for adoption of this budget has carefully and thoroughly reviewed
the line items for possible savings. He questioned accounting
practice related to the .unfunded PERS liability of $362,000 which
appears to be based on pay scales prior'to the employee action
to defer raises. Mr. Saelid noted two budget items which stand
out. Expenses in the City Manager's Office show an increase of
$44.7% for official meetings, and 42.5% for memberships and
publications. Is this'belt tightening? The City Council shows
an increase of 4.5% in the supplies and services category. If
for no other reason than appearances, the Council should hold the
line on some of these expenses. In terms of revenue he suggested
there might be other sources of revenue without tax increases.
He also suggested that the Redevelopment Agency return some of
the funds borrowed from the City. Going into debt is not wise;
spending more than is being received cannot continue
indefinitely; and tapping the City's reserves should only be done
in an emergency when all economies have been exhausted.
No one else desiring to be heard, it was..MOVED by Councilmember
Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED to CLOSE
the public hearing.
In response to questions from Councilmember Harbicht, staff
explained the items in the Downtown Revitalization Program
including Huntington Drive improvement, the crosswalk signals,
the traffic synchronization program, etc.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht to remove the $12,000 item
from General City for services of Mr. William Lewis as
facilitator at Council planing priority sessions. The MOTION
DIED for lack of a second.
Councilmember Harbicht expressed concerns about items of the I
assistant consumer survey to be conducted in the coming year;
figures for contributions to health insurance are still uncertain
at this time; obtaining additional information regarding the PERS
refinancing and the possibility of a moratorium on increases;
funds budgeted for the demolition of the armory site.
Councilmember Harbicht questioned the employee health insurance
medical benefit rebate policy, since some employees have deferred
pay increases and the cost of medical insurance will increase,
yet employees will not have reduced paychecks. Staff responded
the City will pickup this cost, if any.
In response to questions from Councilmember Harbicht, Fire Chief
Gardner explained the increase in plan check fees which will
generate an additional $20,000 and will help defray the cost of
the time the Deputy Fire Marshal spends on the plan checks.
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Councilmember Harbicht stated this is a tax increase and he is
not comfortable with a tax increase at this time. It was MOVED
by Councilmember Harbicht to eliminate this increase from the
budget. The MOTION DIED for lack of a second.
In response to Councilmember Harbicht's question, the Fire Chief
explained the addition of a fire hydrant maintenance program. He
also explained the Fire False Alarm revenue item and the fact
that the revenue item will probably decrease when alarm problems
are solved.
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Councilmember Harbicht questioned the Official Meetings item of
$68,447 which is an increase over last year. He felt that
significant savings could be achieved in this area.
Councilmember Harbicht MOVED to cut the Conference items from
$68,000 to $34,000. Councilmemher Fasching would like to review
the matter first. The MOTION DIED for lack of a second. Mayor
Ciraulo requested a report.
Councilmember Harbicht MOVED to delete an item of $35,000 for
annual physical examinations for management personnel. He
suggested these examinations could be on a two-year basis, rather
than annual. The MOTION DIED for lack of a second.
In response to a question from Councilmember Harbicht, the
Recreation Director responded that the funds for the Senior
Citizen Volunteer Lunch have been placed in the Senior Citizen
General Fund, and are still part of the budget.
Councilmember Harbicht inquired about the justification for
increase from $3,000 to $5,000 in the City Council Public
Relations item. It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded
by Mayor pro tem Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
to decrease the City Council Public Relations budget from $5,000
to $3,000.
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None '.
AYES):
In response to questions from Councilmember Harbicht, Librarian
Kent Ross explained the item for air conditioning unit and
elevator maintenance. Mr. Ross further explained that the budget
for book purchase had been reduced by $20,000, subscriptions
included. The Library will not be able to continue purchase of
audio cassettes. Councilmember Harbicht said he would like to
see a $20,000 reduction from the meeting fund and restore that
amount to the book purchase fund.
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In response to questions from Councilmember Harbicht regarding
the medical/dental, insurance fund where $200,000 more is spent
than has been provided for, staff noted that a major cost
increase this year is expected to be seen in the Workers'
Compensation item among others, and that it is expected that the
recently engaged ARM Tech consultants will be able to help the
City reduce insurance expenses.
In response to questions from Councilmember Harbicht regarding
the State Gas Tax Fund, the Public Works Director explained that
several large projects are planned for FY 1993-94 and funds are
being saved for these purposes. The Public Works Director also
responded that the freeway sound walls project will not be
initiated in the next fiscal year.
With regard to the Transit fund totals , staff explained that
Dial-A-Ride senior fares and full adult fares are combined.
the
With regard
Councilmember
to the expansion of the Blue Line, it is
Harbicht's impression that Arcadia's contribution
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will be $7 million dollars, which can be paid out of Prop. A and
Prop. C funds. Staff responded there is an ending balance at
this time of $3,691,864 for this purpose.
In response to questions from Councilmember Harbicht Police
Chief Johnson said the $245,000 for traffic control is ~ reduced
amount due to reduced race track traffic. Formerly the amount
was $420,000. Chief Johnson also replied that the $129 115 item
is budgeted for capital equipment, computers, etc. '
Councilmember Harbicht noted with regard to the Lighting
Maintenance Fund, that the beginning amount is a negative
$140,000 and ends with a negative $197,528, another $60,000 in
deficit. Why was the assessment to the lighting district not
adjusted? Staff explained that major improvements had been made,
and if they had been reflected--4n the rates the assessments
would be so high they would have !been unreason~ble, so they have
been funded over a period of three years, rather than assess the
full cost in the first year.
With regard to the Redevelopment Fund, there is a significant
expenditure listed for moving the water tanks. Councilmember
Harbicht wonders if that should be reflected in the budget now
because there is a possibility that it will not be done. He is
not convinced that the City should be moving ahead with the
project, and he is reluctant to put it in the budget. If it is
later decided to proceed with the project, the budget can be
modified, and he would prefer to do it that way. Councilmember
Margett thought it would be too hard to do it that way; it is
better to have the funds available if needed. It was MOVED by
Councilmember Harbicht that the funds associated with the moving
of the water tanks be removed from the budget, to be put back in
if it is decided to go ahead with the project. The MOTION DIED
for lack of a second.
Councilmember Fasching questioned the $420,000 item for City Hall
Improvement. When this was discussed with Council previously,
space requirements were identified and consideration given to a
City Hall remodel and/or redesign of departments. This item
identifies only City Manager's Office, City Attorney's office,
walkway improvement, sandblasting, repainting and expansion of
Public Works Department. Staff responded that the money is to
be set aside for the plan which Council has laid out. Nothing
will be done until after a master plan is approved by Council.
Councilmember Harbicht noted the budget indicates that the money
is to be spent in this year; it does not indicate money to be set
aside; it is presented as expenditures to be made in 1993-94.
This is time when we should be tightening belts and putting such
items off until we see where we stand. The City Manager stated
that there is no intention to spend the money; they are funds to
be set aside for the future. Councilmember Fasching said there
is a real need for improvement of City Hall, but he would like
to see it done as a project whereby everybody benefits.
Councilmember Fasching questioned the budget item of $50,000 for
an emergency generator for the Council Chamber for use in the
event of emergency or disaster and the subsequent loss of
electrical power. It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching,
seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote
as follows to remove the emergency generator item from this
budget.
In response to questions from Council, Fire Chief Gardner replied
that the Council Chamber becomes a command post for the City in
an emergency. The long range master plan for preparing the City
in the event of a major disaster, possibly an earthquake,
indicates that the Council Chamber will be used for public
assembly' the Conference Room will become the City's information
center. 'Phone banks will be set up, and it will be advertised
in the community that citizens needing help should contact City
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5733
(ADOPTED)
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3.
PUBLIC
HEARING
FY 1993/94 -
1997/98
CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
(ADOPTED)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5732
(ADOPTED)
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Hall, Also, staff will be on duty 24 hours a day. The facility
will be of no use if it can not operate on emergency power.
Mayor Ciraulo said this City prides itself on being ready for any
emergency, and does not think this is a proper area for cutting
back.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett
Councilmember Ciraulo
None
Councilmember Lojeski questioned $800,000 for roadway
construction. Orange Grove Avenue - and when it will be possible
to continue with this project.
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No.
5733: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-1994 AND
APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED THEREIN AS EXPENDITURES FROM
THE FUNDS INDICATED".
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5733 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Consideration of the FY 1993/94 - 1997/98 Capital Improvement
Program for the City of Arcadia.
Staff confirmed to Councilmember Harbicht that money put in this
program expresses intention to make these expenditures, but any
expenditure over $15,000 will come back to Council for approval
before the expenditure is made. This is just a projection and
a guideline of a spending plan for the next five years. The
first year, however, is more detailed than the succeeding years.
Councilmember Harbicht MOVED to remove the $420,000 City Hall
renovation plan from the budget because he thinks it is a
piecemeal approach. Because of the current economic situation,
Council should look at this carefully; there are a lot of things
that can be postponed. The MOTION DIED for lack of a second.
In reply to questions from Councilmember Harbicht, staff
responded that the fire station construction was incorporated in
last year's budget, and Council approved an additional
appropriation during this current fiscal year. There are funds
budgeted in the second year for the library construction. That
was done in the event the libra~ project does not go ahead as
planned. There is no money hi the first year budget for
expansion at this time. Discussion ensued with regard to the
costs of the library expansion. Staff indicated that there was
too much project and not enough budget; the second year budget
includes many of these items.
Councilmember Harbicht MOVED to remove the $55,000 expenditure
to revamp the City Manager's office. The MOTION DIED for lack
of a second.
Mayor Ciraulo declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski and
CARRIED.
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No.
5732: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
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O/~O_I,()ARCADIA BEAUT.
COMSN.
(Eicherly &
Ulrich)
<tJ LIBRARY BOARD
0(.20-.2 (Dumbacher)
.1 ,r ' , PLANNING
COMSN.
(Amato)
,7/ '". ( ." RECREATION
COMSN.
(Pawley)
O/,n' . pl SENIOR CIT.
COMSN.
(Gathers)
i!1.!(4 - ~ (' SISTER CITY
COMSN.
(Street)
{In (). 'I () SENIOR CIT.
COMSN.
(Duckwall)
',:'~ (' ./0 SENIOR CIT.
COMSN.
(Barnes)
(Died for
Lack of
Seco.nd)
SENIOR CIT.
COMSN.
(Chang)
35:0160
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR 1993.94 THROUGH 1997-
1998 FISCAL YEARS",
It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5732 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett that, due to the lateness
of the hour and the fact that Council has not had an opportunity
to review the citizen resumes in a closed session, that the
decisions regarding appointments to the Boards and Commissions
be delayed to the next Council meeting. The City Attorney advised
that, pursuant to the Brown Act, such appointments could not be
matters for closed session discussion.
I
The motion DIED for lack of a second.
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Ciraulo
(?) and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Pat Eicherly
and Peter Ulrich be reappointed to the Arcadia Beautiful
Commission for full four-year terms to June 30, 1997; Mavis
Dumbacher be reappointed to the Librarv Board for a full four-
year term to June 30, 1997; Emil Amato be reappointed to the
Plannin2 Commission for a full four-year term to June 30, 1997;
Jon Pawley be reappointed to the Recreation Commission for a full
four-year term to June 30, 1997; Don Gathers be reappointed to
the Senior Citizens' Commission for a full two-year term to June
30, 1995; and Beverly Street be reappointed to the Sister City
Commission for a full four-year term to June 30, 1997.
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT :
It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to nominate
Jo Duckwall for appointment to the Senior Citizens' Commission
for a full two.year term to June 30, 1995.
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht to nominate Esther Barnes
for appointment to the Senior Citizens' Commission for a full
two-year term to June 30, 1995.
The motion DIED for lack of a second.
I
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to appoint Dr.
Sheng Chang to the Senior Citizens' Commission for a full two-
year term to June 30, 1995.
AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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N'\"~"
o ,!.~'t)~, : (l
35:0161
It was HOVED by Mayor Ciraulo, seconded by Councilmember
Fasching and CARRIED on r~ll call vote as follows to nominate
Jean Cope for appointment to the Sister City Commission for a
full four-year term to June 30, 1997,
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Ciraulo
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to nominate Bob Baderian
for appointment to the Personnel Board for a full four-year term
to June 30, 1997.
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Hargett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Cliff Goodrich, President, Santa Anita Race Track, stated, in
part, that last year for the first time the Irish Fair was held
at Santa Anita, and at that time the City admissions tax was
waived. This event is planned to be held again on this coming
weekend. The track will also be open at the same time for
satellite betting. The admissions tax ordinance was written
before the satellite wagering came into being. Since this is an
extra event held in conjunction with the satellite betting, he
questions whether the admission tax is appropriate for such
events.
Andv Miller, Gestetner Corp., stated, in part, that he is present
to protest the bid process recently completed for lease of high
speed copiers for the City Hall and the Police Department. He
feels that the Gestetner Corporation was unfairly disqualified
from'the bidding process, and that the bid was written in favor
of one competitor. He stated that the Gestetner copier is $4,000
less than the machine recommended by the Purchasing Officer and
requests that the bidding process be reopened.
The Purchasing Officer was present to answer several questions
from Councilmembers. Hayor Ciraulo stated this matter would be
open for discussion later in the meeting when this recommendation
is taken under consideration.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED I~ ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
6.
I 7.
7a.
ROLL CALL PRESENT:
ABSENT:
7b.
HIN.APPROVAL
(May 18,1993)
(June 1,1993)
(APPROVED)
7c.
ADJOURNMENT
8.
Agency Hember Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Hargett
and Ciraulo
None
On MOTION by Member Fasching, seconded by Member Hargett
and CARRIED, the minutes of the meetings of May 18, 1993 and June
I, 1993 were APPROVED.
The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., July 6, 1993.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
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9.
9a.
9b.
9c.
GRAFFITI
REMOVAL
SERVICES
t)J yO. 6 ~
!?I'. ,?
,9d.
, " . TEMP . ST.
CLOSURE
(Monte Vis ta
Rd. - Volante
to Catalpa
Rd.)
(l F.; (I
ge.
"';'1 EXCLUSIVE
REFUSE
AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT
(Newco)
9f.
(JAr). ..~ CHAMBER/COMM.
BUS.EXPO.'94
(Community
Center)
'I j 1 ,. ,,'1
J ." "'- .~\.'
9g.
CITY MANAGER
PRO TEM
(Fire Chief
Gardner)
(Police Chief
Johnson - ALT.)
~, '" "
9h.
ADMISSION TAX
WAIVED
(Irish Fair
Santa Anita
Race Track -
June 19-20,
1993)
'Ie' ,,1.10
9i
'f " '. . i COMMUNITY
PICNIC
BANNER
(Hospital
Bridge)
35:0162
CONSENT ITEMS
Considered separately (see page 13)
Considered separately (see page 13)
AWARDED contract for the removal of graffiti from City private
property, public right of way property, and water facilities to
Urban Graffiti Enterprise. The funding for private property
graffiti removal has been budgeted in the amount of $20,000 for
FY 93/94 in the General Fund. The public right-of-way and water
facilities graffiti removal is expected to be funded through
salary savings in fiscal year 1993-94.
I
APPROVED request for temporary street closure for Fourth of July
block party on Monte Vista Road from Volante Drive to Catalpa
Road from 2:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m. Permission subject to
conditions set forth in staff report from the Public Works
Director dated June 15, 1993. .
APPROVED Amendment to Exclusive Residential Refuse Agreement with
NEWCO Waste Systems, Inc. to establish the method of fee
collection in accordance with Ordinance No. 1989 and a 30 cent
per month fee increase per residential unit; and AUTHORIZED the
Mayor to sign the amendment, upon approval as to form by the City
Attorney.
APPROVED the use of the Community Center for the Chamber of
Commerce. Business Expo '94 to be held ~n March, 1994.
APPROVED appointment
with Neal Johnson
necessary.
of Gerald Gardner as City Manager Pro tem,
serving as alternate should it become
WAIVED admissions tax for the ~heduled Irish Fair and music
festival at the Santa Anita Race Track on July 19 and 20, 1993
on a one time basis because of the late notice of this scheduled
event. Staff is INSTRUCTED to report back on a discussion of the
application of the admissions tax on future events.
I
APPROVED affixing a banner advertising the Community Picnic
celebrating the 90th anniversary of the City and Methodist
Hospital planned for July 18, 1993, to the exterior of the bridge
which adjoins the hospital to the medical facility at 301 W.
Huntington Drive. This to be subject to approval by the City
Attorney of the necessary documentation.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY MAYOR
PRO TEM LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HARBICHT AND CARRIED
ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS;
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I
9a. " 9b.
LEASE
CONTRACT
AWARD
(Two Xerox
1090 Copiers)
(City Hall "
Police Dept.)
(),?o(ri - .i~
10.
lOa.
FY 1994-96
SHORT RANGE
TRANSIT
PLAN
ARCADIA DIAL-
A-RIDE
(APPROVED)
eJ d '\~; .
35:0163
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Consideration of recommendation of staff to award the
for the lease of two Xerox 1090 copiers for a period
years to the low bidder, Marathon Copiers.
contract
of three
Kave Fuentes, Purchasing Officer, was present to answer questions
from Councilmembers regarding the reasons for the recommendation
of the leasing of the Xerox copiers and the rejection of the
other bids. Mrs. Fuentes also outlined the reasons for the
disqualification of the Gestetner bid, protested earlier by Mr.
Andy Miller. These reasons included poor quality of the copies,
lack of ability to quickly copy material of various sizes, lack
of speed in copying large batches of multi-page material,
questions as to the copier's ability to withstand the hard and
continuous usage, especially in the Police Department, etc.
Caot David HiniE, Arcadia Police Department, stated, in part,
that the Xerox 1090 which has been in use in the Police
Department for the past several years has given satisfactory
performance. He agreed with Mrs. Fuentes that the copier is in
almost constant use and the ability to quickly copy a variety of
different sizes and kinds of material is extremely important.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Coundlmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ~ the
contract for the lease of two Xerox 1090 Copiers from Marathon
Copiers for a period of three years. The funds for the lease of
the copier for the Police Department are budgeted yearly in the
Police Department Operating Rudget. Funds for the lease of the
copier for City Hall are budgeted annually in the Duplication
Revolving Fund.
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT :
CITY MANAGER
,'"
Staff presented the FY 1994-96 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP).
The SRTP is prepared by staff and submitted to the Los Angeles
County Transportation Commission (LACTC) and the Southern
California Association of Governments (SCAG) for approval.
Preparation of the SRTP is required in order to maintain
eligibility for state and federal transit grants. The SRTP is
a three year transit forecast prepared annually by staff. Fiscal
Year 1993 data is used to develop future state, federal and local
transit funding levels as well as future non. financial
projections. FY 1994-96 data is used for planning purposes only
and does not obligate the City or other government agencies to
specific service or funding levels. The SRTP includes capital
project justification for the purchase of three replacement
paratransit vans and five replacement sedans in FY 1994 and three
replacement paratransit vans in FY 1995. Also included are
operating budget projections estimating total federal, state and
local monies at $982,300 for FY 1994. Staff also presented a
comprehensive report on the current status of the Dial-A-Ride
system in Arcadia, including number of vehicles, ridership
numbers, special services for persons wi th disabilities, response
time, current and projected revenues, etc.
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lOb.
RESCINDING
() < ,-r .,' ,. RESOLUTION
NO. 5710
(APPROVED)
() 3J10-IO RESOLUTION
NO. 5734
(ADOPTED)
35:0164
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the
Arcadia Dial-A-Ride FY 1994-96 Short Range Transit Plan.
AYES:
Counci1members Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Consideration of the possibility of rescinding Resolution No.
5710. This Resolution was adopted to preserve the City's option
to consider the issue of financing in the event the Council chose
to issue bonds at some later date, after expenditures had already
been made for certain identified projects. Resolution No. 5710
in no way obligates the City to issue bonds.
1
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No.
5734: . A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 5710, DECLARING INTENTION TO REIMBURSE
EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS..
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5734 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
Councilmember Fasching pointed out for the record that when this
plan was brought to Council, it was a study item for the
possibility of using this financing option' to fund certain
capital projects that were under way, i. e., the fire station,
the library construction and participation in the expansion of
the Fashion Park mall through construction of a parking lot.
Those items were listed in the Resolution and the Resolution did
read to some people that Council was possibly going to borrow
the money. Councilmember Fasching reiterated that this Was
merely a study matter. At the time it was brought to Council,
it was pointed out that if Council did not adopt the resolution
at that time to preserve the possibility of financing for those
three projects, Council would not be abl~ to do so at any time
in the future. It seemed good business to'Councilmember Fasching
that if Council wanted to protect its position, that Council
approve the resolution, study the situation and act from there
on. As it now stands, Council has funded, for all intents and
purposes, the fire station and the mall expansion, and therefore
there is no intention of going into any financing situation on
those projects. Political pressure was brought onto this
Council by a small select group within the City who did not
approach Council to obtain an explanation, but proceeded to
inform about 14,000 people in the community that Council Was
going to put the City into debt. He does not agree that Council
should give in to this political ,pressure.
Councilmember Margett agreed completely with Councilmember '1
Fasching's comments. He reiterated that it would be good
business for Council to preserve this financing option for this
Council as well as future Councils. Councilmember Harbicht
stated that a future Council would have the option of issuing
bonds to finance capital projects if it should become desirable
to do so. Resolution No. 5710 specifically mentions the three
projects discussed earlier. Rescinding Resolution No. 5710 will
not take away the options of future City Councils. Mayor Pro
tem Lojeski agreed that the option was not going to be exercised
at this time although it is still there with regard to the
Library, because nothing has been done at the library at this
point. He would just as soon put an end to the confusion about
this issue. He agreed with Councilmember Harbicht that future
Councils would be in a position to make their own decisions
regarding financing capital projects.
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11.
lla.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5730
(ADOPTED)
Ot:(1.(') . Hi
llb.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5731
(ADOPTED)
O'if.JO.,,;l
llc.
CLAIM OF
E. BARKER
(DENIED)
I;J ~f,) " !,.J
lld.
CLAIM OF
D. O. CHINN
(DENIED)
'\ . If' .. ',I; 1
12.
CITY -
ATTORNEY
35:0165
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, and Ciraulo
Councilmembers Fasching and Margett (for reasons listed
above)
None
ABSENT:
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No.
5730: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 014 TO AGREEMENT NO 07-5l3i
TO ENCUMBER FEDERAL AID FUNDS FOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OF
HOLLY AVENUE FROM CAMPUS DRIVE TO LIVE OAK AVENUE, JOB NO. 666,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SUCH
RESOLUTION".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5730 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No.
5731: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIM FORM TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE OPERATIONS
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DIAL-A-RIDE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93".
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5731 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES: Councllmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
NOES: None ".
ABSENT: None
On the recommendation of the City Attorney the claim of E. Barker
was DENIED on MOTION by Councllmember Harbicht , seconded by
Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councllmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
'.
On the recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of D. O.
Chinn was DENIED on MOTION by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by
Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows;
AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MATTERS FROM STAFF
On recommendation of the City Attorney, it was MOVED by
Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Margett and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows affirming that the need to
take action on this item arose after the agenda was posted.
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TEMPORARY
STREET
CLOSURE
(Magna Vista
Avenue)
(APPROVED)
:)" ,-';) -:, n
13.
LOJESKI
(Graffiti
on Water
Tanks and
Buildings)
(Unlit Street
Lights -
Huntington
Dr.)
() ?(.H " f
/t/t)I'
(Possibility
of Closure
of County
Park in
Arcadia)
MARGETT
(La,ndscaping -
Sunset &
Michillinda)
35:0166
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor
Pro tem Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to
APPROVE a temporary street closure for a Fourth of July block
party on Magna Vista Avenue from 2:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m.
Permission is subject to conditions set forth in staff report
from the Public Works Director dated June 15, 1993.
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
I
NOES:
ABSENT:
HATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Pro tem Lojeski noted while traveling east on the 210
Freeway the northern exposure of the water tanks can be observed
to be absolutely covered with graffiti. There are buildings on
Santa Clara Street which are also covered with graffiti. Staff
will check on these two sites.
Mayor Pro tem Lojeski called staff's attention to unlit street
lights near Home Federal along Huntington Drive. These lights
have been out for over a year. Lights near the Baldwin Avenue
entrance to the mall are also out. Staff will check these
lights.
Mayor Pro tem Lojeski inquired if there is any further
information available regarding Los Angeles County park funding
cutbacks. Is there any indication of the seriousness of the
possibility of closing the County Park in Arcadia? Staff
replied there is to be a meeting with County officials next week
to discuss potential cutbacks in County services. More
information should be available at that time.
Councilmember Margett said the new wall atld landscaping which the
City did on Sunset and Michillinda is very attractive. He
thought it would be even more attractive if there were some
color. Perhaps Public Works could plant some flowers in that
area.
MARGETT "I would like to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Cara
(In Memory Yehle. She was born January 30, 1975 and died when she was
of Cara Yehle) eighteen on June 1, 1993. Cara was a 1992 Arcadia High School
graduate and currently a straight A student at Mount San Antonio
College. Her great passion in life was dance and she recently
auditioned to get into the dance program at Cal State Long Beach
and was accepted. Cara is survived by her mother, Cindy Yehle; I
father, George Weis; aunt, Michelle Lucero; stepbrothers,
Christian and Kinder and grandparents, very close personal
friends of mine, Joan and Bob Yehle."
LOJESKI
(In Memory
of Alvira
"Maidie"
Thomas
Bong)
"I would like to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Alvira
"Maidie" Thomas Bong who was born March 27, 1894 near Richmond
Utah that is now Logan, Utah. She passed away June 5, 1993,
about nine months short of her 100th birthday. She was the
matriarch of the Bong family. The name is synonymous, I think,
with the redevelopment in our downtown Arcadia business area.
Maidie was one of ten children. Her father had built and
operated the first hotel in Ogden, Utah and after living in Salt
Lake City later she met and married Clifford Carl Bong, a civil
engineer. In 1923 they moved to Long Beach and eventually
followed that move to the City of South Gate where Clifford Bong
became Superintendent of Construction at (inaudible)
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14.
ADJOURNMENT
(June 29,1993
5:30 p.m.)
ATTEST:
/
Jun . Alford,
35:0167
Construction Company of Los Angeles and was the Project Manager
on such jobs as the All American Canal in Arizona, Nellis Air
Force Base, in Las Vegas and Lido Isle. In 1932 Clifford and
Maidie Bong moved to Arcadia. In the mid-30's the Clifford C.
Bong Construction Company was formed, with Clifford's company
doing contracts with the Department of the United States
Engineers. Clifford passed away in 1973. He raised three sons,
Thomas, Howard and Richard. Maidie during her life enjoyed
raising and riding Arabian horses. She was also a specialist in
the preservation and restoration of antique dolls, and had an
admired treasured collection of antique dolls. She was 4'.10"
and weighed 98 pounds. I think a lot of our staff members met
this lady. She seemed to be always in control of her life. She
was practical, had far sighted judgement, was a kind, gracious,
very patriotic and real fear!ey lady. She left a legacy of
eight grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great
grandchildren. I would like to adj ourn tonight's meeting in
memory of Alvira "Maidie" Thomas Bong."
The City Council ADJOURNED to a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and
-ADJOURNED at 12:30 a. m., June 16,1993 to Tuesday, June 29,1993
at 5:30 p. m., in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers
for an Adjourned Regular Meeting (Work Session) to conduct the
business of the Council and any Closed Session necessary to
discuss personnel, litigation matters and evaluation of
properties.
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