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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJULY 20,1993_2 I I 35:0190 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (June15,1993) (July 6,1993) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY POLICE DEPT. video O'iIO~30 IV",:'" MAYOR'S CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDA- TION (Geoffrey Brykman - Youth Safety Run) 1. PUBLIC HEARING NUISANCE ABATEMENT (130 East Bonita St.) (APPROVED) ;)- :;.( \ ~:. ';' M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING JULY 20, 1993 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 20, 1993 at 7:35 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Rev. Lawrence Rae, Arcadia Christian Fellowship Arcadia Explorer Paul Matakovich PRESENT: Counci1members Fasching, Margett and Ciraulo None Lojeski, Harbicht, ABSENT: On MOTION by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht and CARRIED, the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 15, 1995, and the adjourned and regular meetings of July 6, 1993 were APPROVED. It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski and CARRIED, that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. Hayor Ciraulo announced that prior to this meeting and again following this meeting, Cab1eVision has aired and will air a 22 minute Police Department video. This video will be rebroadcast later in the week. A presentation was made by Police Captain David Hinig to Explorer Scout Geoffrey Brykman who was a participant in the recent 40th Annual Police Safety Run for car clubs. Geoffrey won co-driver award and took third place for his efforts in areas of safety and economy.' That trophy was awarded earlier. Mayor Ciraulo presented Geoffrey Brykman with the Mayor's Certificate of Commendation in recognition and appreciation of outstanding achievement in the community. On June 18, 1993, the City contracted with Duke's Landscaping Service to do general cleanup of the property at 130 East Bonita Street (Barbara Gidden, owner). This was done in accordance with Resolution No. 5500 declaring a public nuisance and ordering the rehabilitation of said real property. The subject property has been an on-going maintenance problem since 1987. Currently a civil and criminal action is pending. On July 7, 1993, a "Notice of Equalization of Assessment for General Property Clean Up" was mailed to Barbara Gidden, the current owner of 130 East Bonita Street advising her that a hearing has been scheduled for tonight's meeting for the purpose of correcting, modifying or 1 7/20/93 2. Oqo.(@-'{O 3. 4. 35:0191 confirming the costs of the property clean up in the amount of $445.00 and assessing these costs against the property, In reply to questions from Counci1member Harbicht, staff outlined the staff time which has been expended with regard to this problem. In all such clean up cases, Councilmember Harbicht would like to see such costs assessed to the property owner in addition to those costs for the actual clean up. The City Attorney explained that this has been an ongoing and difficult case for several years because of a divorce situation and difficulties in establishing ownership of the property. This was an emergency clean up because it was an immediate problem. This property is still under litigation. The matter will be taken up again after a court order is obtained. Staff costs will be included in the subsequent clean up. I Mayor Ciraulo declared the public hearing OPEN. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED. It was then MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Council, sitting as a Board of Equalization, DIRECT the Finance Director to send a bill to the property owner, Barbara Gidden, 130 Bonita Street, Arcadia, for the assessment of $445.00 for clean up of subject property. Any bills unpaid at the end of thirty days should be referred to the Finance Director for collection. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Ben Lund2ren, 125 East Wheeler Avenue, Suite E3, Arcadia, stated, in part, that he is pressnt to request Council's permission to remove a Shamel Ash City tree at 182 West Camino Real Avenue and replace it with a Crepe Myrtle 48 inch box specimen size tree . A sidewalk is to be constructed in this area which would result in root damage to the tree in place now. The sidewalk and the replacement tree are to be paid for by the property owner. Staff advised that it is City policy that a mature tree is not to be removed. The City Attorney indicated that to change the policy, the matter should be placed on the agenda and a vote taken. It was the consensus of Council that the matter be referred to the Public Works Director and a report be returned to Council. Nancv Pirovano, 5352 Cochin Avenue, Arcadia, stated, in part, I that she is glad that the City has contracted with the Pasadena Humane Society for animal control in Arcadia. To get rid of the problem, perhaps this information could be included in the next City Newsletter to the newcomers about loose dogs, and remind them that there is a leash law. The carnage of Second Avenue animals has become out of control. She would like to City do so something about it. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2 7/20/93 I I 4a. ROLL CALL 4b. MINUTE APPROVAL (July 6,1993) (APPROVED) 4c. AGENCY OBLIGATIONS/ PROGRAMS (Low/Mod. Income Hs'ng Fund - 20% Tax Increment Set Aside) RESOLUTION NO. ARA-173 (ADOPTED) 06/V - ".l/ ,Il 4d. ADJOURNMENT 5. 6. 6a. CONTRACT AWARD (Baldwin Av.- 12" Waterline, Hydrants, etc. W.O. 691) rJt!? I;-~r() 6b. RESOLUTION NO. 5743 (AD,OPTED) (Congestion Mgmt.,Prog. Conformance) tJlf31': " ;> 35:0192 PRESENT: Members Fasching, and Ciraulo Lojeski, Harbicht, ABSENT: Agency Margett None On MOTION by Member Lo j eski, seconded by Member Fasching and CARRIED, the minutes of the meeting of July 6, 1993 were APPROVED. California Assembly Bill AB265 requires that Redevelopment Agencies set aside 20% of their annual tax increment into a Housing Fund for low and moderate income housing. 20% is estimated to be $520,000 in FY 1993-94. AB265 permits the Agency to make findings that it is not able to set aside all or part of the 20% into the Low/Moderate Income Housing Fund if existing Redevelopment Agency obligations, projects, programs or activities in any fiscal year prior to FY 1996-97 do not permit such, The Assistant City Manager for Economic Development presented and read the title of Resolution No. ARA-173: "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECu.RING THAT THE AGENCY IS UNABLE TO SET ASIDE 20% OR LESS OF ITS 1993-94 TAX INCREMENT FOR LOW/MODERATE INCOME HOUSING DUE TO EXISTING AGENCY OBLIGATIONS, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES". A discussion ensued with staff reminding the Agency that the Agency's deferral of the 20% set aside annual tax increment will end in 1996-97 when the Agency will have to set aside the 20% and, in addition, make an effort to. pay previous yearly 20% set aside funds. It was MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. ARA-173 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Agency Members Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., August 3, 1993. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS AWARDED contract in the amount of $243,877 to Val Verde Construction, Inc. for the installation of approximately 2,600 linear feet of 12" waterline, fire hydrants, new service laterals and appurtenances on Baldwin Avenue from Palm Drive to Live Oak Avenue. . W. O. 691; WAIVED all informalities in the bid or bidding process, and AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney APPROVED Resolution No. 5743: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA FINDING THE CITY OF ARCADIA TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE 1992 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND APPROVING THE CMP CONFORMANCE CHECKLIST". 3 7/20/93 6c. LABOR RELATIONS (Pers. Legal Servo Agree't Liebert, Cassidy & Frierson) tJ!) /0 ~ <,- (J 7. 7a. KARAOKE & KTV BUSINESSES (DIRECTION FOR TEXT AMENDMENT) O~!<( ,..:.Je) 35:0193 APPROVED renewal of the, Agreement for Services with Liebert, Cassidy & Frierson for labor relations and personnel legal services at a proposed annual fee of $18,276, and, in addition, the hourly rate of $125 - $195 in connection with administrative hearings, court procedures, and AUTHORIZED the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARGETT AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Counci1members Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None I NOES: ABSENT; CITY MANAGER In the fall of 1992 the City Council, in response to a series of police-involved incidents at Karaoke and KTV businesses within the City and other neighboring communities, adopted a forty-five (45) day urgency moratorium ordinance (No. 1980) to prohibit Karaoke uses within the community. In December, 1992 the Council took action to extend the urgency ordinance by adopting a moratorium ordinance (No. 1983) of ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days. This allowed staff time to study the use and develop specific and effective regulations. At the time of the urgency moratorium, there were at least five known Karaoke or KTV studios operating within the City. Staff report dated July 20, 1993 sets forth the results of the Planning Department study, including the present status of Karaoke in the City as well as concerns from other cities, and concerns of the Arcadia Police Department. In the five cities which have specific definitions and regulations pertaining to Karaoke and KTV sing-along studios, the issue of private rooms appeared to be a primary concern. According to Police Department reports, prostitution and gang congregation have been documented occurrences along with alcoholic beverage violations and shootings. Due to the problems associated with Karaoke use, the Police Department recommends that Karaoke establishments be permitted only through the Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.) process. Proposed regulations to be part of the C.U.P. are outlined in the staff report. The Police Department concurs with ths Planning Department in that they encourage legal and responsible enjoyment of Karaoke entertainment. Considerable discussion ensued among Council. It was concluded that problems associated with the Karaoke seem to be related to the serving of alcohol and the use of private or KTV rooms. Also, there seems to be attraction of a different crowd between places that are exclusively bars, and cocktail lounges which are part of a restaurant. It was suggested that the private KTV rooms be eliminated. Also, it was felt that the alcohol and I Karaoke bar combination seems to be a primary cause of problems. Based on information received from the Arcadia Chinese Association, the serving of alcohol at Karaoke establishments is permitted only in Arcadia, thus attracting patrons and groups from other areas in the San Gabriel Valley. It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to prepare a Text Amendment that permits Karaoke with an approved Conditional Use Permit which will incorporate the conditions outlined in staff report dated July 20, 1993, with the addition that, if Karaoke is the sole purpose of the business. then no alcohol will be sold. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo 4 7/20/93 I I 7b. ARMORY BUILDINGS & SITE (Hazardous Waste & Asbestos Tes ting) (APPROVED) f)');,lO . rf) 35:0194 NOES: ABSENT: None None The National Guard is vacating the Armory site at the end of their five year lease on August 1 of this year. The interim use of the Armory over the next one to two years is uncertain. The City Manager recommended that the Police Department coordinate overall use until a final decision is made regarding the Civic Center Master Plan. However, prior to City occupancy and use of the Armory site, staff has recommended that a hazardous waste and asbestos survey be made of the Armory site and buildings. Staff estimates the total cost of the environmental assessment at $20,000. This estimate could more or less depend upon the availability and sufficiency of the State testing reports which will be made available to the City. In response to questions from Council, staff responded that the State is contractually responsible for cleaning up any hazardous waste, but it is the responsibility of the City to test for such hazardous waste. Tests have been made by the State, and copies of these results have been requested and will be provided to the City's consultant. Considerable discussion ensued of the need to conduct tests at the site at this time since there are no immediate plans for the building, nor a definite plan for the property. Staff recommends that the testing be done now to make sure the State knows that it is their problem and not any of the City's problem. Further, there may be asbestos in the buildings. ,The State is responsible for cleanup of hazardous waste in soils; responsibility for asbestos cleanup is not as clear. Counci1member Harbicht noted there had been consideration of moving a prefab building to accommodate storage requirements of the Police Department; instead this site can now be used for such storage. Also, although the Police Department will have primary use of the site, there is room for certain uses by other City departments. Counci1member Fasching commented that the City should not repeat any testing that the State may a1resdy have performed. The City Manager and City Attorney suggested that any discussion of asbestos liability or litigation be discussed in closed session, Counci1member Harbicht and Mayor Ciraulo agreed that the testing should be done as soon as possible with an effort to have the State pay for any cleanup that may be necessary. The City will have different use for the building than the State had; there may be electrical or other repair work done which would be of concern if asbestos is present. Mayor Pro tem Lojeski agreed that it would be cheaper and easier to do this testing and cleanup before employees are present in the buildings. Counci1member Margett suggested an architect could also determine whether asbestos is present, and, if so, it could be encapsulated. It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE retention of qualified hazardous materials consultants to conduct an environmental assessment of the Armory site, review documents and sample the site for soil/ground contaminants. as well as asbestos contamination (up to $10,000 for each study), This with provision that staff ascertain whether or not there has been previous soils testing prior to authorizing that $10,000 for additional testing. Funds are to be taken from the 1993-94 Capital Improvement Program (Armory). AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None NOES: ABSENT: 5 7/20/93 8. 8a. ORDINANCE NO. 1992 (INTRODUCED) 0.3';0 D :$ C 9. 10. HARBICHT (1993/94 - 1997/98 Capital Improvement Pro gr am) "'';'' '~l ' .' c"'. <: . ..-~)Q ,""St-' 35:0195 CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 1992: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 6213.2.1 TO DIVISION 3, PART 1 OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI REGARDING PRORATION OF ANNUAL BUSINESS LICENSE FEE". It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht, and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1992 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and Ciraulo None None I NOES: ABSENT: HATTERS FROM STAFF None HATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Counci1member Harbicht requested Council consideration of some items in the 1993/94 - 1997/98 Capital Improvement Program. This is a five year program, but he has particular concern with the capital improvement items listed for the 1993/94 fiscal year. Although items over a certain cost level do come back to Council for final approval, in the interim a considerable amount of staff work is involved with preparing bid documents, staff reports, etc. Therefore, he feels that Council should seriously consider whether or not it really intends to proceed with these projects, and amend the Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.) accordingly. Counci1member Harbicht stated that $152,325 has been allocated in the c.r.p. for demolition of the Armory site. Referring to the earlier discussion, it is clear there is no intention to demolish the Armory buildings this year. Accordingly, it was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht that this item be removed from the Capital Improvement Program for the current fiscal year. This was SECONDED by Counci1member Margett for discussion purposes. After some discussion among Councilmembers, Councilmember Harbicht WITHDREW his motion; Councilmember Margett WITHDREW his second of the motion. Councilmember Harbicht requested a, review and discussion of the following projects listed in the FY 1993-94 C.I.P. to be placed on the August 3, 1993 agenda: Demolition of Armory buildings - $152,325 Automated Mapping/Facilities Management Computer Aided Drafting and Design Work Station (CADD System) - $33,000 I Civic Center Refurbishing Project - $460,000 Modification of Traffic Signals to Allow for Future Protected Left Turn Phasing at Intersections of Huntington Drive at Santa Anita avenue and First Avenue - $60,000 Installation of Raised Pavement Markers - Foothill Blvd. from Michi11inda Blvd. to Fifth Avenue - $50,000 Hiring of Consultant for the Plan - $50,000 State Mandated Trip Reduction Hiring of Consultant for the Update - $75,000 General Plan Circulation Element 6 7/20/93 I I MARGETT HARBICHT CIRAULO FASCHING (1993-94 C.I.P.) t}.3.:u; -.,;t1 NI,' CITY MANAGER (1993-94 C.I.P.) () ,;>.:J.( ).. ,I N'~ l' HARBICHT (1993-94 C.I.P. ) tJ'1(' ,,' N " 35:0196 Fire Hydrant Installations on Duarte Road - $50,350 Reconstruction of St. Joseph Water Plant - $8,500,000 - This should not be listed in the C. I. P because there are so many" ifs" involved. Americans Wi th Disabili ties requirements at various parks $100,000 Counci1member Harbicht said his goal is a general consideration of these items. The City has severe financial problems this year. A number of these items should be delayed until the City is in a healthier financial position. He would like to see these items pushed off to the second or third year. The ,St. Joseph water tank removal in itself is a eight or nine million dollar project. Counci1member Margett said that if Council is going to peruse the C.I.P. as Counci1member Harbicht has, other Counci1members may have additional C.I.P. items for discussion. Counci1member Harbicht said he listed the items of concern because the last four years of the C.I.P. are a plan; the first year indicates specific direction to staff. He feels Council and staff should look more carefully at some of these items. Mayor Ciraulo noted that he is comfortable with his review of the C.I.P. and has no interest in changing anything now. Counci1member Fasching indicated that he also is satisfied with the C.I.P. process and sees no reason to re-study it at this time. The City Manager noted that the C.I.P. is not a budget but rather a general financial plan for capital improvements and the proposed means of financing them for the next five years. This plan is not a commitment for spending, No authorization to spend funds exists until the first year of the five-year program is presented for adoption. Once the annual budget is adopted, each project or acquisition over $15,000 is returned to the Council for specific approval to award the bid to the successful contractor. Staff is not proceeding to develop plans and specifications nor solicit proposals in these areas. Councilmember Harbicht inquired if it is the intention of Council to discuss the items he outlined at the next Council meeting. He does not see the reason for a C.I.P. if it does not accurately reflect what Council intends to do. Counci1member Fasching said further discussion and decisions will be made when specific items come back to Council for consideration one by one. It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht to reconsider certain C.I.P. items at the next Council meeting on August 3, 1993. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND, It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht that the demolitIon and clearance of Armory property ($152,325) be removed from the FY 1993-94 C.I.P to FY 1995-96. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Counci1member Harbicht MOVED that new aerial map of City ($21,000) be removed from the FY 1993-94 C.I.P. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Counci1member Harbicht MOVED that purchase of Automated Mapping/Facilities Computer Aided Management System (CADD System) ($33,000) be moved out of the FY 1993-94 C.I.P. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Counci1member Harbicht said that the $460,000 Civic Center refurbishing project includes $30,000 to hire a consultant to develop a master plan. This is not the time to do this project. The project also includes $55,000 to refurbish the Mayor's and 7 7/20/93 HARBICHT (Fire Department Employees Memorandum of Under- standing) Ot).,fe-..::.c .x3P 35:0197 City Manager's offices, because of the present economic situation, this should be delayed; $20,000 for expansion of the City Attorney's office, this is a piecemeal thing and should be delayed; $30,000 to repair walkway in front of the Council Chambers, cracks are earthquake damage, but are not dangerous and repair should be delayed; $175,000 for sandblasting, rep1astering and repainting the City Hall; this should be set aside; $150,000 for expansion of the Public Works Department, this does not fit into plans that have been discussed and should be removed. It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht that all of the above items be removed from the FY 1993-94 C.I.P. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Counci1member Harbicht MOVED that phasing of signals on Huntington Drive and the downtown area ($60,000) be removed from I the FY 1993-94 C.I.P. because the downtown area is very much up in the air. When a decision is made about the downtown area, this item can be put back into the C.I.P. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Counci1member Harbicht MOVED that the hiring of a consultant to prepare a trip reduction plan ($50,000) be removed from the FY 1993-94 C.I.P. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Councilmember Harbicht MOVED that the hiring of a consultant for analysis of present and projected land use, circulation and transit impacts for a General Plan update ($75,000) be removed from the FY 1993-94 C.I.P. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND, Councilmember Harbicht MOVED that the installation of fire hydrants on Duarte Road ($50,350) be removed from the FY 1993-94 C.I.P. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Counci1member Harbicht MOVED that the reconstruction of the St. Joseph water reservoirs ($8,500,000) be removed from the FY 1993- 94 C.I.P. because the Costco project is speculative. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht to modify the estimated total improvement cost of $8,500,000 for reconstruction of the St, Joseph Water Plant. The real number should be between $10,500,000 and $11,000,000. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht that the Americans with Disabilities Act required modifications at various parks ($100,000) be removed from the FY 1993-94 C.I.P. These Prop A funds should be used for other projects which will be of a greater benefit to the community. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Counci1member Harbicht referred to the matter of the modification of contracts with the Fire Department and other represented City employees which was briefly discussed at the last Council meeting, after which Council adjourned to a Closed Session. Counci1member Harbicht stated, in part, that he disagrees with the position Council took on this very important item. The firemen came to the City Council and offered to defer a salary increase for six months. Most of the City employees did likewise. The City was grateful for this action which saved the City approximately $500,000. The Memorandum of Understanding with the Fire Department then had to be amended to reflect this action. He discovered that the City Manager had negotiated a trade with the fireman in that they would defer salary increases for six months and the City would start setting salaries after a survey of nine other cities and the Los Angeles County, using the arithmetic mean of that survey to set the salaries. Since the City Attorney advised that such action had to be done in open I 8 7/20/93 I I MARGETT (Fire Dept. Employees Memorandum of Under- standing) o :J/O 'J{l MARGETT (L. A. Times Tagger Story) MARGETT (Resolution to be sent to Calif. Congressional Reps.) FASCHING (FY 1993-94 C.I.P. ) 03.;0 - .';,\ 01, " FASCHING (Fire Dept. Employees Memorandum of Under- standing) ().J.r{) .&' - , .\ , 35:0198 session, between 11:00 and 11:30 p. m. Council went back into open session. He did not think it was an open session in the spirit of the law, because there were no citizens present at that time, Counci1member Harbicht moved to delay that action until a time when citizens were present. Counci1member Hargett seconded the motion, but it was defeated three to two. A motion was then made to ratify the agreement, and was passed by a three to two vote. From now on Fire Department salaries will be set by the formula set out in this agreement, and Council will no longer have any control over firemen's salaries. Counci1member Harbicht feels that the citizens elect the Council to spend money wisely. This action has taken that salary cost out of the hands of the elected officials, and has changed the relationship between the City and its employees. Councilmember Hargett stated, in part, that he had concurred with a large amount of what Counci1member Harbicht had to say and had voted to support it. He does not agree with the method of setting Fire Department salaries based upon surveys of salaries in other cities. Certain benefits for employees are also brought ujl for discussion in addition to salaries, and he feels these should also be taken under consideration. Councilmember Hargett referred to a recent freeway tragedy where Seven young people riding in the back of a pickup truck were involved in a very serious accident. These young people were taggers - the spray cans were actually found in the wreckage, He is sorry to see this happen, but was also sorry to see the Los Angeles Times eulogizing these young people and, virtually making folk heroes of them at a time when businesses and cities are being forced to spend millions of dollars to clean up graffiti. The Los Angeles Times should monitor their reports with this in mind. Councilmember Hargett is disgusted with the leadership of the fifty-two California Congressmen on the Congressional level. Two million jobs have been lost; 35% lost in the State of California; , 28% lost in Los Angeles County. Looking at that kind of economic devastation, the Congressmen should put aside their political differences and form a coalition to do something about the problems and needs of California. He would like to know if Council would agree to direct staff to prepare a resolution containing such a statement to be sent to Senators Feinstein and Boxer, and the Representatives from California and anyone else who needs it. It was the consensus of Council to DIRECT STAFF to prepare such a Resolution. Counci1member Fasching referred to Counci1member Harbicht's long list of capital improvements which he wished to see moved to next year's C.I.P. Counci1member Fasching does not think anything would be accomplished by moving these items out of this year's C,I.P. since they are to be acted upon individually when and if money is available in this fiscal year. This Five Year Capital Improvement Program is a process that has been used over the past years, and he sees no reason to change it. The projects in the C.I.P. are those the Council has adopted as being in the best interests of the City. Granted, due to fiscal restraints this year, some of them will not be possible. However, just to arbitrarily revoke from the C.I.P. serves no purpose whatsoever. Counci1member Fasching stated in part that, with regard to the agreement on the firemen salaries, he has been involved in such salary negotiations in past years. At those meetings, they had looked at salaries paid by other cities to firemen and police, He can see no way in the future that negotiations could be carried on without considering the salaries paid to safety personnel by other nearby cities. The middle level of the salaries paid by surveyed cities is good for the firemen and for the City; the firemen have agreed to it. He thinks it makes a lot of sense and is reasonable from a morale standpoint. The 9 7/20/93 " 1<;0-;'10 NSI'" LOJESKI (Arcadia 90th Birthday Celebration) LOJESKI (Wtr. Tower Graffiti) LOJESKI (First Ave. RR Track Area Cleanup) 11 ADJOURNMENT (Aug. 3,1993 - 7:00 pm.) ATTEST: 35:0199 Arcadia Fire Department has recently received a Class I rating, and we should not want to knock them down below the middle level. In any event, this middle level only pertains to the next contract; it is not binding upon future contracts. Counci1member Lojeski thanked the City staff and hospital staff for the City's 90th birthday celebration. It was done tastefully and involved a lot of hard work on the part of Cindy Rowe and her staff and the hospital staff. c, Counci1member Lojeski noted that the graffiti on the water towers was removed the day following his recent request. Unfortunately, it is back again and needs to be cleaned again. Counci1member Lojeski called staff's attention to a City owned property adjacent to the First Avenue railroad track area. There are cars parked on unpaved surfaces and a lot of rubbish and weeds. This also needs to be cleaned up. I At 9:40 p. m. the City Council meeting ADJOURNED to Tuesday, August 3, 1993, at 7:00 p. m. in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers for an Adjourned Regular meeting and to conduct the business of the Council and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters and evaluation of properties. I 10 7/20/93