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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
APPROVAL
(Dec.7,l993)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
SISTER CITY
NEWCASTLE,
AUSTRALIA
AWARDS FROM
NAT'L SISTER
CITY
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P.W. DONA-
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CHILD
WELFARE
COUNCIL
1.
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 2l, 1993
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular meeting on Tuesday, December 2l, 1993 at 7:30 p. m. in
the'Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Judith McArtor, The Santa Anita Church
Peter Daily, Chairman, Sister City Commission
PRESENT:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett
and Ciraulo
None
ABSENT:
On MOTION by Mayor Pro tern Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED, the minutes of the adjourned and regular
meetings of December 7, 1993 were APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by
title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED,
PRESENTATIONS
Peter Daily, Chairman, Sister City Commission stated that twelve
months ago the citizens of Arcadia and the Sister City Commission
were working at a feverish pace to get ready for Christmas and
the arrival of the Koala Band from Newcastle, Australia on
December 26. In conjunction with the Koala Band, Arcadia's
Sister City in Newcastle, Australia recently received three
honors from their National Sister City organization: 1993
National Award for the Best Youth Project; 1993 Award for Best
Overall Program; and 1993 Award for Best Single Project. The
three plaques were presented by Mr, Daily on behalf of the Sister
City Commission to the Mayor and City Council,
On behalf of the staff at the City Yard, Public Works Division,
Dave Thompson presented a check to the City Council for the Child
Health Council -at Christmas time. This donation was accepted
with gratitude on behalf of the Council by Mayor Ciraulo
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, stated, in part, that she
is present to address items 3a. and 6c. on this evening's agenda
-- request to establish long term City/Agency loan and repayment
agreement. It is her understanding that approval of these two
items will enable redevelopment to continue into the year 2026,
Redevelopment was never voted upon by the citizens of Arcadia.
In fairness to the citizens of this community, Council should
not approve these two ieems. She presented three questions to
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2.
3.
3a.
ROLL CALL
3b.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Dec.7,1993)
(APPROVED)
3c.
ARA/CITY
REPAYMENT
AGREEMENT
(APPROVED)
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Council: l) Hypothetically speaking, would approval of these
items permit the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency or the City to
issue bonds or loans to Santa Anita race track interests?
Councilmember Harbicht responded that Santa Anita is not in the
redevelopment area. 2) Who would most likely benefit from said
bonds or loans? Staff explained that what is being proposed is
a means to assist the Redevelopment Agency in future years in its
operations and funding. Legislation is pending which would
prohibit the Agency from receiving loans for operations from the
City, These are loans, not bonds or increased debt. There is
~lready an existing agreement between the Redevelopment Agency
and the City for operational assistance; this agreement merely
extends the lifetime of that agreement. This will provide the
opportunity for financial assistance if needed in future years.
3) Mrs. Hofer inquired if the Councilmembers have read the I
complete text of AB l290? Staff responded that Council is well
aware of the intentions of AB 1290. The specificity of AB l290
is still being clarified by staff and Special Counsel for the ,
City Council, In response to further inquiry by Mrs. Hofer,
Mayor Ciraulo responded that Council is satisfied with the legal
advice they have received with regard to this matter.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett
and Ciraulo
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member
Harbicht and CARRIED, the minutes of the meeting of December 7,
1993 were APPROVED.
Recently signed legislation (AB 1290), effective January 1, 1994,
will not permit the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to establish
debt (such as a bond issue or a City loan) after January l, 2004.
By approval of a Loan Repayment Agreement, both the City and
Agency will be able after January l, 2004 to enter into long term
loans subject to City Council and Agency needs at that time.
Approval of this Agreement is merely an enabling act which
preserves the Agency's ability to cover administrative and
project costs over the life of the Redevelopment plan.
It was MOVED by Agency Member Lojeski, seconded by Agency Member
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency APPROVE the Loan and Repayment
Agreement, subject to minor modifications approved by the
City/Agency Attorney, and to present said agreement to the
Arcadia City Council for approval.
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Agency Member Harbicht reiterated that there is no loan involved
in this agreement. It is enabling legislation so that if, at
some time in the future loans should be considered, the Agency
and City would be able to enter into such agreements.
AYES:
Agency Members Fasching, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The meeting adjourned to 5:50 p, m., January 4, 1993,
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5.
FASCHING
(Waste
Management
Board -
Green
Waste
Disposal)
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LOJESKI
(Cablecasting
Procedures
Yorba
Linda &
Cerritos)
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FASCHING
(Cablecasting
Procedures
Yorba
Linda &
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LOJESKI
(World
Cup USA
1994
Soccer
Event -
Banners)
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CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilmember Fasching stated that, with regard to AB 939 and
mandates for waste disposal, the Waste Management Board in
Sacramento had considered allowing credits for green waste
disposal for landfill cover, Councilmember Fasching went to
Sacramento last week on behalf of twenty-eight cities, and
presented a proclamation requesting that lOO% credit for green
waste disposal be granted against AB 939 requirements, At the
conclusion of that meeting, the Waste Management Board granted
all cities in the state only 7% credit for green waste disposal
for landfill coverage,
Mayor Pro tem Lojeski noted that last week he, together with
Councilmember Fasching and Alex McIntyre, visited the neighboring
cities of Yorba Linda and Cerritos to view their installations
and procedures for cablecasting. It is his understanding that
Alex McIntyre plans to bring more cablecasting information to an
upcoming meeting in January. In the meantime, he strongly
encourages those councilmembers who did not go on this tour to
go and take a look at these installations, and to look at
possibilities to provide the citizens of Arcadia a much better
product.
Councilmember Fasching stated, in part, that they were impressed
,with the progress Yorba Linda and Cerritos have made, and the
quality of their cablecasting on the governmental access channel,
It is very professional. He has asked Alex McIntyre to put
together another quick trip for the benefit of the other
councilmembers. In reply to a question from Councilmember
Margett, Councilmember Fasching replied that they had looked at
the council chambers in these two cities, and found that they are
outfitted with microphones for transmission and taping each
council meeting. Also each council chamber had five cameras
permanently mounted. The bright, glaring lights have been
eliminated because they have adequate light with their equipment.
They have a control room which has monitors, recording equipment,
etc. On council meeting nights they bring in John Risk and
Associates for $250 to do all the technical work of transmitting.
Other than those nights, a staff person or trainee handles the
transmissions which are on tape. Also, at the time the council
meeting takes place, they make five tapes. The next morning the
tapes are delivered to the councilmembers so that they can review
the tape and, if they wish, make it available to other people who
may wish to see it. They use the government access channel to
transmit other programs of interest to the residents, They have
the capability of editing tapes down to the point where they are
of particular interest to just their city. Councilmember
Fasching said this is the wave of the future, and we are in the
dark ages as far as our telecasting is concerned. We are way
behind, but we can certainly catch up.
Mayor Pro tem Lojeski referred to an article in the December 9,
1993 City Council Newsletter regarding the World Cup USA 1994
soccer events to be held during May and June in Pasadena.
Requests have been received for permission to use promotion sites
to advertise the events, Arcadiars Municipal Code precludes the
use of commercial banners. Since this event will be taking
place in Pasadena, he hopes that Arcadia will receive some of the
overflow of people coming to the valley in our hotels and
business districts. He would like to look into the possibility
of allowing the banners for this one - time event. The Ci ty
Attorney said Council could direct staff to prepare the
appropriate amendment, and it could be legally sustainable as a
one-time event with some special findings. There would have to
be an exemption because of the City's existing code.
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HARBICHT
(Banners)
LOJESKI
(Water
Div.Award
from
Edison
Company)
(Happy
Holidays)
CIRAULO
(Happy
Holidays)
CITY CLERK
ALFORD
(Nominations
April 12,
1994
Election)
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(Happy
Holidays)
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ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
(Sewer Rehab.
1925 Tulip
Ln. & Re-
model of
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Sewer Man-
hole - 55
N.Golden
West Av.-
Job No.
538 A)
(APPROVED)
6b.
FENCE
CONSTRUCTION
(2248 High-
land Oaks
Drive)
(APPROVED)
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Cotmcilmember Harbicht said it was his impression that these
banners would have sponsor company advertising on them. Council
has the ability to approve or refuse the banners to be displayed,
which is built into the Arcadia Municipal Code.
It was the consensus of the Councilmembers that staff prepare an
appropriate ordinance for their consideration.
Mayor Pro tem Lojeski noted that the City Water Division received
an energy award from the Edison company because the Division
participated in the Electric Motors Program. The Water Division
replaced a 700 hp natural gas internal combustion engine with a
600 hp electric motor which eliminates over 8,000 pounds per year
air pollution. So far the City has received over $65,000 in
incentive and rebates. The City's appreciation should be
extended to the Water Division for putting together that program.
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Mayor Pro tem Loj eski wished all the, citizens of Arcadia happy
holidays and a prosperous new year,
Mayor Ciraulo, on behalf of the City Council and City Clerk,
wished the City employees and staff and citizens of Arcadia a
Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season.
City Clerk June Alford announced that nominations opened
yesterday for three members to the Arcadia City Council. The
election will occur April 12, 1994. Nomination papers were
issued to nine persons, No one has filed yet. The period for
nominations and filing extends to January l4, 1994. If an
eligible incumbent does not file, that period will be extended
to January 19, 1994, for other than incumbents. The City Clerk
read the names of those persons who have taken nomination papers:
Sheng Chang, Charles Chivetta, Joseph C, Ciraulo, George
Fasching, Ruth V. Gilb, Celia Kalm, Barbara D. Kuhn, Karen E.
To~er, and Mary B. Young,
The City Clerk wished everyone a Merry Christmas and reminded
everyone not to forget the Person for whom we are celebrating
Christmas.
CONSENT ITEMS
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE
plans and specifications for the subject projects in the form of
a combined project, which involves the rehabilitation of a sewer
main at 1925 Tulip Lane, and remodeling the base of a sewer
manhole in front of 55 No. Golden West AVenue - Job No, 538A.
The total estimated cost of the project is $26,400 and is to be
funded by the Sewer System Service Fund as approved in the 1993-
94 Capital Improvement Program. The City Clerk is AUTHORIZED to
advertise for bids,
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AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmember Fasching stated that he has had telephone calls
from the o~er of the property at 2248 Highland Oaks Drive,
adjacent to Wilderness park regarding unauthorized persons
crossing her property and climbing the fence into Wilderness
Park. She has had seve tal confrontations with such persons and
has had to resort to calling the Police Department, Staff noted
that any fence higher than 6 feet on private property requires
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ARA/CITY
REPAYMENT
AGREEMENT
(APPROVED)
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6d.
PROJECT/
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
FIRM FOR
LIBRARY
EXPANSION
PROJECT
(Const.Mge.
Resources)
(APPROVED)
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a modification approval. Councilmember Fasching would like to
see this fence constructed as quickly as possible.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff
to have the existing 5 foot high fence of approximately 52 feet
in length at 2248 Highland Oaks Drive replaced with an 8 foot
high chain link fence for a cost of approximately $1,500; DIRECT
staff to maintain the 8 foot high fence in a state of good repair
once the fence is installed if illegal access to the park through
the fence continues to be a problem; and DIRECT staff to obtain
a right-of-entry and hold harmless agreement approved by the City
Attorney, ,and executed by the property owner prior to any work
being done on private property.
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the
long term City/Redevelopment Agency Loan and Repayment Agreement,
subject to minor modifications approved by the City/Agency
Attorney.
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and
Ciraulo
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Council previously approved the conceptual design for
the expansion and remodel of the City's Library, and authorized
staff to initiate construction plans and specifications. The
project has an estimated construction cost of $4.9 million. As
a part of the overall project budget, project/construction
management was identified as a related cost. This service, as
proposed by the firm of Construction Management Resources (CMR) ,
will cost $156,482.
Considerable discussion ensued among Councilmembers.
Councilmember Fasching felt this was too much money to spend for
these services. Councilmember Harbicht said he thought it to be
essential to hire a management firm and it might even save money
in the long run. The City Manager noted that this firm will
coordinate all aspects of design and construction. Councilmember
Fasching pointed out that this function is being performed by a
staff member for the new fire station construction.
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the
staff/Library Building Advisory Committee recommendation to
retain the services of Construction Management Resources for the
Library Project/Construction Management services at a cost of
$l56,482; and AUTHORIZED the City Manager or designee to execute
the professional services agreement for these services.
In response to questions from Councilmember Margett, Lisa
Saks, Construction Management Resources, stated, in part, that
over the three year period of time under discussion, their firm
will oversee the project from the design portion all the way to
construction. The project will require the engineers and
contractors on their staff who will be looking at various aspects
of the project to make sure that document quality is exemplary.
This will also help during the construction phase, She outlined
her personal qualifications and those of the firm, and stated
that the firm has worked on library reconstruction and renovation
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7a.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1999
(ADOPTED)
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previously, and has also worked previously with the City's
architect.
Councilmember Fasching said there is another way to do this and
reiterated that the cost for the project management was too high.
Councilmember Margett agreed that it seems like a lot of money,
but thought this might help keep the project within budget,
AYES:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Ciraulo
Councilmember Fasching (for reasons so stated)
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance No.
1999: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF DIVISION 1 AND 2 OF PART
2, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III REGARDING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1999 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
Mayor Pro tern Lojeski did not agree with the speed limit
G~~increase, particularly on ~f'~~n~~a Drive, because of schools
\r located on or adjacent to that street. Mayor Ciraulo agreed,
and noted that since the speed limits are reviewed every five
years, it is conceivable that the speed limits in the City will
keep increasing. Staff explained that the prima facie speed
limit within a school zone is twenty-five miles an hour at any
time that students are present, Police Captain Sandona stated
that the City has to legally justify the speed limit in order to
be able to enforce that limit by the use of radar and defend it
in court. Councilmember Harbicht said that traffic is already
moving on these streets at these speeds, and there has been no
increase in the accident rate, so this speed must be safe for
these particular streets. Setting an unreasonable low speed
limit constitutes a "speed trap" and is the reason the State has
passed these regulations. He does not that feel that Council
would be justified in removing the radar enforcement tool from
the Police Department.
8.
HARBICHT
IN MEMORY
OF OWEN
VAN BUSKIRK
AYES:
Councilmembers Fasching, Harbicht, Margett and
Ciraulo
Mayor Pro tern Lojeski
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
Councilmember Harbicht adjourned the meeting in memory of Owen
Van Buskirk. "Owen Van Buskirk was a long-time resident of
Arcadia and had recently moved to Carlsbad and, unfortunately,
died a short time ago. Van, as he is known to his friends,
worked here in the Arcadia School District. He came here in 1958
as Assistant Superintendent, and held that position for twenty-
three years, and was retired in 1981. During his thirty- five
year period in Arcadia, Van was active in community activities,
serving as President of the Arcadia Rotary Club, and three of the
members of this Council were in the program then. He also served
as a Member of the Arcadia Rose Tournament Association and on the
Board of Directors of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop.
Owen's wife, Marian, died in 1976, and he married Nancy several
year~ later, He is survive" by Nancy, his two children and
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IN MEMORY
OF DALE
ALLEN
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eleven grandchildren. Services were held at the Church of the
Good Shepherd in Arcadia, We are going to miss Owen -- a fine
member of our community and our school district. I am going to
close this meeting in his memory,"
"I would also like to close the meeting in memory of Dale Allen,
Dale passed away either Sunday night or Monday morning. Dale was
on our Senior Citizens' Commission for years, and he dedicated
a number of years of his life to making our Senior Center a
reality, way back in the early study phases, and up until the
time when it was approved by the Council, eventually becoming our
Community Center, but designated as a Senior Center during the
day time. I am glad that Dale lived to see that come to fruition
and to enjoy the use of it for a couple of years. I don't have
any other information on his passing or services, but I would
like to close the meeting in his memory,"
At 8:46 p.m. the City Council ADJOURNED to a SPECIAL MEETING
immediately following the adjournment of the Regular City Council
Meeting this date in the Council Chambers to review and consider
the proposed library architecture relative to the Library
Expansion Project.
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