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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 3,1992_3 I I 01/0 - s-o 0303t)~ 34:0057 e,(' CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Feb ,18 ,1992) (APPROVED) ORD. &. RES, READ IlY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION (JuO -c/O l. PUBLIC HEARING MP 92-001 (15 Genoa St.) (APPEAL APPROVED) C)Si'fO - .:2.J:,- MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MARCH 3, 1992 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting at 7:38 p. m., Tuesday, March 3, 1992 in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. Pastor Lawrence Rae, Arcadia Christian Fellowship Planning Director William Woolard PRESENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb ABSENT: None On MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED, the Minutes of the adjourned and regular meetings of February 18, 1992 were APPROVED. Council- member Harbicht ABSTAINED since he was not present at the February 18, 1992 meeting, It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney announced that, "the City Council met in a CLOSED SESSION this evening pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the existing lawsuit of Clarke vs. City of Arcadia. Additionally, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, a personnel matter was discussed". Consideration of an appeal to the Planning Commission's denial of MP 92-001, modifications for a proposed 3-unit apartment building project located at 15 Genoa Street (Nimer Y. Matta, appellant/owner/developer). The Planning Commission at its February 11, 1992 meeting voted to deny the requested modifications for a three unit apartment building on a 50 foot wide lot at 15 Genoa Street. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the granting of the request for modifications would not secure an appropriate improvement because the plans did not conform to the R-3 zone side yard setbacks, landscaping and driveway requirements, The requested modifications in this project are the same that have been previously granted for similar proj ects, according to staff. The Planning Department recommends approval of the requested modifications subject to conditions outlined in the staff report dated March 3, 1992. 1 3/3/92 34:0058 Mayor Gilb declared the hearing OPEN, Nimer Matta, 1679 Alta Oak Drive, appellant/owner/developer, stated, in part, that he had acquired the property at 15 Genoa Street in 1989 in spite of the fact that it was a poor location, i, e., next to a meat market where large delivery trucks with refrigerator units running all night are parked next to the property, Also, it is a small piece of property when considered for development, He had two options (1) a 3- unit apartment buildin~: and (2) an 8-unit condominium with a subterranean parking s:ructure, He had decided to build the apartment building for a number of reasons, principally because the property is a poor location and it is easier to rent apartments than to sell condominiums, and also for financial reasons. In order to proceed with the apartment 'I development on this small lot. it was necessary to secure a number a modification approvals, All the required modifications were not approved by the Planning Commission. The modification requests included matters of landscaping, parking, and driveway, He presented to the Council photographs of apartment structures at 142 Diamond and 124 Diamond which are similar to his proposed development, Also, he presented a photograph of an 8-unit condominium, and noted that it is a massive structure for the size of the lot, and also that such a structure requires a subterranean parking area, as well as larger driveways, etc. Also construction of the condominium will increase the density in the area. with respect to both people and automobiles, in comparison to the. 3-unit apartment building. He indicated that, the conditions outlined in the Planning Department staff report dated March 3, 1992 are satisfactory to him, ,< Tom Clark. Chairman, Planning Commission, 2052 Atkins Place, stated, in reply to questions from Mayor Gilb, that the Planning Commission had been concerned about the magnitude of the modifications requested by Mr, Matta for this project. The Planning Commission has granted such modifications in the past. However, the Commission's decision was basically because of questions about the extension of the driveway into the side yard setback and the elimination of the five feet of landscaping, as well as the magnitude that would result on a cumulative basis if these modifications continue to be granted. In reply to a question from Mayor Gilb, the Planning Director replied that at the present time there are two driveways side by side which are used by the two adjacent properties. The Planning Director also noted that the requested modifications are similar to the other projects for which Mr. Matta had presented photographs. Also, in order to comply with all' the requirements of the Code, the minimum width of the lot would have to be 65 feet; there are virtually no 65 foot lots in the downtown area, Mr. Clark felt that Council should give definite directions as to the policy for developing lots such as this 50 foot wide lot. 1 When the matter was before the Planning Commission, the applicant wished to get a decision that night from the Commission and than file an appeal to the Council because under the Code there is no way he could comply with the requirements because of the 50' lot width. The City Attorney stated that, although Mr. Matta had the option at the Planning Commission meeting to negotiate the modifications, and opted not to do so, this should not be deemed a prejudice against him since he has that right. No one else desiring to be heard, MOTION by Mayor Pro tern Harbicht, Young and CARRIED. the hearing was CLOSED on seconded by Councilmember 2 3/3/92 1 I 2. PUBLIC HEARING (Weed 'Abatement) (APPROVED) o I.{YO -5"0 /qq 1-<7.;l.. 34:0059 In reply to question from Councilmember Ybung, staff replied that planter areas could not be utilized in this instance because of the narrow lot. Councilmember Young thought this to be a good design for a 50 foot wide lot. Mayor Pro tem Harbicht agreed with this and noted that the area is zoned R.3, If modifications are not granted for the 50 foot wide lots, the only way these areas can be developed wi th either two or three uni ts, would be by combining two adjoining lots, Also, if two such lots are combined, the developer may construct eight units, Therefore, granting modifications for construction of the three units actually cuts down the densi ty in the area, Also in the R- 3 zone, the City says there must be at least 2,000 sq, ft, of lot area per unit; in fact, in this case, there are 2,800 square feet per lot area per unit, The only thing being given up in this case is some landscaping on the side yard. and allowing use of the side yard on one side for driveway space for backing up, The reason the Code has not been changed is because it has been determined that going through the variance procedure gives the City some special kinds of controls; therefore, the City is able to get desirable development and have the variance procedure as an opportunity to ensure that, It is the policy of the Council to encourage single lot development with three units, rather than discourage that and get'paired 'lot development with eight units. This is similar to what'has been done on many other lots that have been developed and generally are very nice looking. This practice results 'in more landscaping in the front and eliminates' the' double concrete driveway down the middle to a subterranean parking area, He feels Council should grant this appeal';; and reiterate to the Planning Commission that Council feels the type of development under discussion here is more desirable development than the alternative, It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to FIND that the request would secure an appropriate improvement; prevent an unreasonable hardship, promote uniformity of development; FIND that the design concept plans are in compliance with the ADR criteria; and APPROVE the appeal subject to the conditions of approval set forth in the February 11, 1992 staff report, AYES: Councilmembers Gilb None None Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and NOES: ABSENT: On February 19, 1992. the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5645, declaring its intention to provide for the abatement of noxious weeds, rubbish and refuse from certain private property in the City, Resolution No. 5645 also set this date, March 3. 1992 , as the time and place to hear objections to the proposed removal of such, As required by the Government Code, the County Agricultural Commissioner has mailed the appropriate notice to all property owners involved (list of property owners attached to report dated March 3, 1992), Representatives of the City Fire Department and the County Agricul tural Commissioner's Office were present to answer questions, Mayor Gilb declared the hearing OPEN. No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED, 3 3/3/92 3. PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATIONS (Parks Lead- worker - Class 1/3306; Engineering Aide - Class 1/3214 ; Communications , Supervisor - Class 1/2116; Dispatcher II - Class 1/2114; & Dispatcher I - Class 1/2118) (APPROVED) () :2,;).() -10 4. t);,-;-/J- ,6 0 SCU/\.tl1,7 a. IIi 34:0060 It was MOVED by Councilmember Ciraulo, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT the County Agricultural Commissioner to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish and refuse removed from the properties listed in the report dated March 3, 1992, AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb None None NOES: ABSENT: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS At its January 9, 1992 meeting the Personnel Board reviewed and approved establishment of the Parks Leadworker class ificat ion; revis ion of the Engineering Aide classification; revision of the Communications Supervisor classification; revision and retitling of the Dispatcher and Dispatcher Clerk classifications. I It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Personnel Board's recommendation to establish the classification of Parks Leadworker (Class #3306); revise the Engineering Aide (Class #3214;) and Communications Supervisor (Class #2116) classifications; and revise and retitle the Dispatcher and Dispatcher Clerk classifications to Dispatcher-II (Class #2114) and Dispatcher I (Class #2118) respectively, AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb None None NOES: ABSENT: AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Robert E, Caldwell, 326 Joyce Avenue, stated, in part, that he was present to review for the Council the status of the sound wall along the 210 Freeway, He reviewed for Council the history of the 210 Freeway over the past twenty years, and the efforts of the Sound Wall Committee, with the help of the City Council, to have Caltrans construct a sound wall. A considerable amount of money was appropriated by Council for expert studies and reports on decibel levels, etc. At this point in time, a sound wall is to be constructed by Caltrans from Michillinda Blvd, to Baldwin Avenue in conjunction with the construction of the new HOV lane on the 210 Freeway. However, the portion from Baldwin Avenue to Fifth Avenue will not be included, He noted that a continued effort to obtain noise barriers along the Foothill 210 Freeway is listed in the Arcadia General Plan under the heading, PROGRAMS STILL IN PROGRESS. The cost of a sound wall is $350 per lineal foot, which amounts to $554,400 for Arcadia; the section in Monrovia will amount to $184,880, for a total of $739,200, If Arcadia can raise the money, Caltrans will also qualify the Monrovia section, Originally Arcadia wanted a sound wall from Fifth Avenue to Michillinda Blvd. which would have cost two and a half million dollars or more, Now the State will provide sound walls for a portion of the route, so Arcadia's share will be $554,400. Mr. Caldwell also noted that cities can use Redevelopment funds to finance such a sound wall. Staff noted that one of the conditions for using Redevelopment funds is that such construction be in low or moderate income or blighted areas; it is unlikely that the proposed area would qualify. Mr, Caldwell also noted that a news article in the I ", 4 3/3/92 .l , " :z .~' 1 I ^ , r: ? '-(1) - Lfo 34:0061 Los Angeles Times of June 28, 1991 described the experimental use of plastic blocks in the construction of sound barriers; this construction purported to be much cheaper than the use of concrete blocks, Mr. Caldwell estimates the cost for the sound wall using plastic blocks for the two cities would be a minimum of 20% less; Arcadia's share would then be $423,600. In response to a question from Mayor Pro tem Harbicht, staff replied that the sound wall from Michillinda Ave. to Baldwin Avenue on the south side will be constructed within the next few months in conjunction with the HOV lane construction; the north side construction between Michillinda Ave. and Baldwin Ave, is not set for any particular date because of Caltrans' funding problems, At the present time there are no plans for the construction of a sound wall from Baldwin Avenue to Fifth Avenue. In response to a question from Councilmember Fasching, Mr. Caldwell stated that from Second Avenue to Fifth Avenue, the sound wall discussion concerns the north side of the Freeway; Michillinda Ave, to Baldwin Ave. concerns the south side of the freeway; the North side of the Freeway from Santa Anita Avenue to Michillinda Ave, will be considered sometime in the future. Mayor Pro tem Harbicht noted that it is important to understand that Arcadia has not been missing out because of some technicality. Caltrans has a very complicated formula that takes into account the number of people affected, the distance of the nearest houses from the freeway, the cost of constructing the sounds walls and other factors. One of the factors is the figure X minus 65; X representing the decibel sound level measurements; everything is measured by that figure, If X is under 65 and 65 is subtracted, this results in a negative number and the entire formula becomes negative. This is the floor beyond which Caltans will not construct sound walls, Arcadia has been below that level with the exception of three or four readings and with some inconsistencies in those, So other areas are higher on Caltrans' list. Even when Arcadia has a positive number, it is a small positive number, so Arcadia is far down on Caltrans' list. Getting on the list does not guarantee that Arcadia will ever get sound walls, Mr. Caldwell is asking that Arcadia build the sound walls with City money, since Caltrans will not do this. Firstly, it is necessary for Council to obtain some hard figures for such a project, and secondly, to decide if this is a project upon which Council wants to spend a significant amount of money. He realizes this is a serious problem for a limited number of people, but there are other projects for which Council must also consider allocating funds which would involve far more people. Therefore, the best bet is to try to get Caltrans to build the sound wall. After further discussion, Council requested the Public Works Director to return information to Council with regard to the experimental plastic blocks and the estimated cost. Councilmember Young would also like to have information regarding the funding for the Michillinda Ave. to Baldwin Ave. sound wall because she has heard that there are funding problems, and she can see Caltrans putting in the new lanes and forgetting the sound walls. Sam Brodhead for Bertha Cusick, 2400 Lee Avenue, stated, in part, that he is present on behalf of Mrs. Cusick (mother-in- law) to request that the City Public Works Department remove two City.owned maple trees from the front of Mrs, Cusick's house, These trees continually drip sap on parked cars and on the ground in front of Mrs. Cusick's house. Also, at one point the roots of the tree are starting to lift the curb as 5 3/3/92 5. 5a. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED (Mar.17,1992) o J:"'i 0 -70 5b. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED (Mar.17.l992) OS-&O oiOj,- 5c. CONTRACT AWARD (Instal. Concrete Bus Benches & Trash Receptacles - Job No. 661 - Vido Samarz ich) t?9':)() -:l ( 6. 6a. NEW FIRE STATION CONCEPT PLANS (CONTINUED TO MAR.17,1992) 07030 -,;:t) 34:0062 well as a short brick walkway. This is the' second time Council has been approached with a request for removal and replacement of these trees. Kayor Pro tem Harbicht noted that there may be hundreds of maple trees in the City, this is probably not an isolated problem, The City Attorney noted that action on this matter will require ,that it be an agenda item, Councilmember Fasching would like an estimate of how many maple trees exist in the City because if these two trees are removed, the City could be faced with removing large numbers of trees. Perhaps the trees " 'coul,d be. properly trimmed, Councilmember Fasching is concerned about setting I a precedent in removing the trees or in permitting residents' ;1 to remove trees, The Public Works Director stated that he-", .'1 would prefer that his department remove or replace trees tl,ii ' make sure that it is done properly, ' ",- 1 It was MOVED by Kayor Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED to DIRECT staff to prepare a report, and that this item be placed on the Karch 17, 1992 Council meeting agenda. CONSENT ITEMS ; PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED of Zone Change Z-92.00l, N. Santa Anita Avenue (Professional Office) applicant) , for Karch 17, 1992 for Consideration to rezone the properties at 600.604 from R.3 (Kultiple-Family) to C.O (Dr. Stephen K, Lojeski, D,D,S" PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED for Karch 17,1992 for'Consideration of Text Amendment 92.003, to the Arcadia Municipal Code to establish standards for asphalt and concrete paving in commercial and industrial zones, AWARDED contract in the amount of $118.454 (Base Bid plus Alternate 1) to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for construction of 16 concrete pads for bus benches and waste containers, installation of 95 concrete bus benches and 73 exposed aggregate waste containers at various locations (Job No. 661); REJECTED the entire Did submitted by Marina Contractors, Inc, on the .basis that the bid is not responsive, 1. e" the products proposed to be used are not equal to those specified; APPROPRIATED an additional $30,000 from Proposition "A" funds for engineering, contingencies, and inspection; and WAIVED any 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. ABOVE CONSENT ITEM 5c WAS APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIUlEMBER YOUNG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CIRAULO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: I AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb None None NOES: ABSENT: CITY MANAGER As per the Fire Station No. 2 project schedule, the architectural firm of Wolff, Lang, Christopher and City staff, i. e., City Manager, Planning Director and Fire Chief ,have completed the site analysis, space needs study and schematic design for construction of the new station, The proposed design utilizes the landscaped site immediately south of the existing station and has no impact on shopping center parking. 6 3/3/92 "- 34:0063 The proposed plan provides for continued emergency fire and paramedic ambulance service from the existing station during construction of the new facility, Council considered approval of the proposed budget concept plans, the estimated budget of $2,685,457 and the preparation of working drawings and specifications. Mr, Larry Wolff, Architect, and the Arcadia Fire Chief were present to answer questions. 1 In reply to a question from Councilmember Young, staff responded that a portion of the required funds has been set aside ip the Capital Program; the remainder will come from Facilities Construction funds. There are ample funds available. Councilmember Fasching stated that he is very impressed and pleased with the plans for Fire Station No.2. He does not feel that he is quite ready, on the basis of the one study session, to vote on it this evening. He is concerned about the cost involved. There is to be a presentation in the near future on the mall expansion. He would like to see some of those figures based upon their proj ections for increased sales tax revenue, etc, Perhaps this construction could somehow tie into the proposed expansion of the mall, Perhaps the fire station could be paid for from the increased sales tax, thereby reserving the funds currently available for other things that are necessary in the City, i.e., improvement of the Library. He also wonders if it might be possible to accommodate new Fire Department headquarters at the new station, which would make more room for the other fire fighters at the Santa Anita Station, Mayor Pro tem Harbicht suggested an alternative might be to move the headquarters rather -, than the Fire Prevention offices to the new facility , Gerald Gardner, Fire Chief, stated, in part, that it would be more feasible and more efficient in the Fire Department's operation to keep the Fire Prevention Bureau all together in one office as proposed in this particular location, The administration of the Fire Department is fragmented in that the Fire Chief is in one location; the secretary is in a separate location; the on-duty battalion chief is in a third location; the administrative captain is in another location; all in separate offices, It is not conducive to the operation to put all of those together in a common atmosphere. It may be counterproductive to put the administrative offices in the busiest fire station because of interruptions, traffic, commotion, etc, There is adequate space at the headquarters fire station for the Chief's Office, secretary's office, lobby and battalion chief's office, which has a built in dormitory just for the battalion chief. This is why the program was proposed as it is, I Mayor Pro tem Harbicht stated that $1,700,000 had been budgeted for the new fire station; now the proposed cost is almost one million more than that. He knows the money is available, but there are other needs. He feels strongly about improvement of the Library. The City needs a new police facility. He likes the design of the fire station, but he has to balance the expenditure against other expenditures that might be made. He would like more time to think about this matter. He would like to hold this item over. In reply to a question from Councilmember Young, Chief Gardner stated in part, that originally and after investigation, he came up with the cost per square foot for building construction, including the building cost, architect's fee and temporary relocation costs which totalled $1,730,000. Unfortunately, non-construction costs were not included in the original estimate, i. e., insurance and site improvement costs, attested inspections for insuring that the project is done completely, telephone equipment costs, underground fuel tanks, cost of furnishings and contingencies, etc. All of ( 7 3/3/92 7. 7a. ORDINANCE NO. 1964 (INTRODUCED AS AMENDED) 05~O -{,..,,- /t:7 9,:}-1)01 7b. ORDINANCE NO. 196.5 (INTRODUCED) O!,-f:r(Jo 6(,. 7/.l "'TJ y..;?..QO:J., 34:0064 these costs added considerably to the final estimated cost, Since we have retained the services of Kr, Wolff, we now have a more complete picture of the costs, It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the matter of the construction of a new fire station be CONTINUED to the March 17, 1992 meeting. AYES: Counci1members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht and Young NOES: Mayor Gilb ABSENT:' None Councilmember Fasching noted that if the move of the Fire Chief's offices to the proposed new fire station does not work out from an administrative standpoint, he agrees with the decisions of the Fire Chief . I CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney noted that a correction is to be made in the wording of Ordinance No. 1964 regarding barbed wire. Therefore, it is appropriate to change the wording at the time of introduction of the ordinance, Mayor Gilb stated, in part, that limiting barbed wire to nonvisible areas was not what was discussed. The decision was that razor wire is to be abated within one year if it was visible, The razor wire that was not visible did not have to be removed, and barbed wire could be installed with approval of the Modification Committee. The ordinance originally stated that, if the barbed wire is visible, it cannot be installed at all .- this is not what was decided, The City Attorney commented that the appropriate wording will be added to the ordinance, The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 1964: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 9283,8.10 AND 9283,8,11 TO PART 8 OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE IX REGARDING PROHIBITION OF RAZOR WIRE, REGARDING BARBED WIRE AND ESTABLISHING AN ABATEMENT PERIOD AND NON - CONFORMING STATUS." It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Counci1member Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance NO. 1964 as amended be INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Young and Gilb None None Mayor Pro tern Harbicht (Because he was not present at the public hearing when this ordinance was discussed, ) I The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 1965: "'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 4131.1.1,4135,4135,1, 4135.2, 9252.1,4 AND 9251,1.4.1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE LLAMAS AND ALPACAS UNDER THE SAME PROVISIONS AS HORSES". It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1965 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Young and Gilb None 8 3/3/92 1 I 7c. RESOLUTION NO. 5646 (ADOPTED) /<1.30 -020 8. 9. CIRAULO (NW Corner - Htg. " 2nd - Redevelop. Project - Truck Parking) FASCHING (Mailbox Vandalism) , Ot/?O-77 (Reporting Reward) GILB (Vandalism - Other Instances) &1-/7D-77 CITY ATTORNEY (Mar.17,1992 Consent Calendar) 34:0065 ABSENT: ABSTAIN: None Mayor Pro tem Harbicht (Because he was not present at the public hearing when this ordinance was discussed,) The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No, 5646: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1992, HERETOFORE CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO, 5634 OF THE CITY COUNCIL", It was MOVED by Mayor Pro Councilmember Young and CARRIED that Resolution No. 5646 be and tem Harbicht, seconded by on roll call vote as follows it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Gilb None None Fasching, Harbicht, Young and NOES: ABSENT: MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS In response to a question from Councilmember Ciraulo, staff replied that trucks parked on the Northwest corner redevelopment project belong to a contractor for the City. The Public Works Department requested that the trucks be allowed t? be parked there, and they will be there for only a short period of time. Counci1member Fasching reported that, following his comments at a recent Council meeting, the City Attorney brought back information regarding Federal statutes regarding mail box vandalism. This to be put in the City Newsletter. The Arcadia Tribune ran an article on this subject. TWo weeks later Counci1member Fasching's mail box was vandalized, and he found it in pieces up and down his street. He now has a brick mail box in front of his house. A note was left at the home of neighbors telling them not to bother putting in a new mail box after the first was destroyed. He thinks it to be a very serious matter that so many mail boxes have been vandalized, and many people have had to resort to installing brick mail boxes, He would like to propose that the City post a standins reward of $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people who are vandalizing mail boxes in this City, Mayor Gi1b agreed and also noted the vandalism of decorative name signs, jockey statues, etc, Mayor Pro tern Harbicht liked Councilmember Fasching's idea; also Councilmember Ciraulo. Councilmember Young referred to a T V program which showed little mail boxes painted on the side of a truck indicating how many that driver had destroyed, The City Attorney stated this item can be added to the consent calendar at the March 17, 1992 Council meeting for approval at that time. 9 3/3/92 GILB (In Memory of George E. Hathaway, Jr.) 10. ADJOURNMENT (Mar.17,1992 - 7:00 p.m.) ATTEST: 34:0066 "I would like to adjourn the meeting in memory of George E, Hathaway. Jr., resident of West Covina, who passed away February 25, 1992, He was the owner of Hathaway Shell Station in Arcadia, He is survived by his wife, Agnes of West Covina; mother, Alice Hathaway of Riverside; three children, Mark Hathaway of Sierra Madre, Mary Voissem of Pt, Hueneme, and Annette Cowart of Chino Hills; sister, Barbara Puckett of Riverside; and three grandchildren, Memorial services were held Karch 2, 1992," At 9:10 p, m. the meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p, m., Tuesday, March 17, 1992 in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any CLOSED SESSION necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties, L Charles E. Gilb, Mayor Jun 10 3/3/92 I