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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
(Mar.17,1992)
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
CLOSED
SESSION
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BOB CHENEY
(Outgoing Pres.
Pasadena
Tournament of
Roses)
ALTRUSA
INTERNATIONAL
M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 7, 1992
The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular meeting at 7:40 p. m., Tuesday, April 7, 1992 in the
Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Gary K. Clark, Christian Center of Arcadia
Mrs. Carol Libby, President, Altrusa Club
PRESENT:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht.
Young and Gilb
None
ABSENT:
On MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Mayor
Pro tem Harbicht and CARRIED, the minutes of the
regular meeting of March 17, 1992 were APPROVED.
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It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht, seconded by
Councilmember Fasching 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, "pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8, the City Council met in a CLOSED SESSION to
give instructions to the City's negotiators in regard to
potential exchange, purchase or lease of real property
adjacent to Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue and the race
track, commonly referred to as Santa Anita Fashion Park and
to give those instructions with regard to ongoing negotiations
with the Hahn Company and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises".
PRESENTATIONS
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Gilb presented a
certificate to Arcadia resident, Bob Cheney, outgoing
President of the 102nd Pasadena Tournament of Roses. This
in recognition of Mr. Cheney's efforts and accomplishments,
and of bringing credit to the City of Arcadia.
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Mayor Gilb presented a City of Arcadia Proclamation to Mrs.
Carol Libby, President, Arcadia Altrusa Club. April 11, 1992
is Altrusa International's 75th anniversary. The members of
this organization are dedicated to improving their respective
communities. This Proclamation recognizes the members of this
worthwhile organization for the outstanding service they
provide this community and other locations around the world.
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COMMUNITY
SERVICE
COMMENDATION
(Amy Kronquist,
Katie Jarvis "
Megan Garrett)
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PUBLIC
HEARING
(Capital
Improvement
Program 1992-93
to 1996-97)
(APPROVED WITH
AMENDMENTS)
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2.
2a.
PLANNING COMSN.
(Edward Huang)
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SISTER CITY
COMSN.
(Dennis Lee)
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The week of April 5 - 11, 1992 is proclaimed to be Altrusa
International Week.
Police Chief Neal Johnson stated that three juveniles who were
performing malicious vandalism and writing graffiti at Hugo
Reid Primary School were apprehended through the efforts of
three young ladies present at the Council Meeting this
evening. Mayor Gilb presented Amy Kronquist, Katie Jarvis
and Megan Garrett the Mayor's Certificate of Commendation in
recognition and appreciation of outstanding service to the
Community. A check for $100.00 accompanied each Certificate.
Consideration of Capital Improvement Program for 1992-1993
through 1996-1997 (continued from March 17, 1992). Mayor Gilb
announced that Council had a study session prior to this
meeting with regard to the 1992-1993 through 1996-1997 Capital
Improvement Program.
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Mayor Gilb declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilmember Ciraulo, seconded by Councilmember Young and
CARRIED.
Councilmember Ciraulo presented and read the title of
Resolution No. 5651: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR
1992-1997 FISCAL YEARS, WITH AMENDMENTS".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Ciraulo, seconded by
Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
that Resolution No. 5651 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
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Mayor Pro tem Harbicht noted that the amendments to the
Capital Improvement Program were to remove the installation
of the signal at First Avenue and Santa Cruz Street from the
budget and to remove the Library improvements pending further
information.
AYES:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Mayor Gilb nominated Edward Huang for appointment to the
Planning Commission replacing David Szany to fulfill an
une~pired term to Jun~ 30, 1994. No other nominations were
forthcoming. It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded
by Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as
follows that Edward Huang be appointed to the Planning
Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 1994.
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AYES:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
None.
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor Gilb nominated Dennis Lee for appointment to the Sister
City .Commission replacing Lorraine Fricke to fulfill an
une~pired term to June 30, 1992 and a full term to June 30,
1996. No other nominations were forthcoming. The nomination
was seconded by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht and CARRIED on roll
call vote as follows:
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PERSONNEL BOARD
(Recomend.
Revision of
Classificarions
Admin.Assist. "
Ad1l\in. Aide -
Establish
Classification
of Admin.
Intern. )
(APPROVED)
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4.
4a.
PUBLIC HEARING
DISPOSITION "
DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WLA
ARCON " ARCADIA
EQUITY MANAGE-
MENT, INC.
(SCHAEFER BROS.)
(APPROVED RET.
LET. CREDIT)
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AYES:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
At its March 12, 1992 meeting the Personnel Board revised and
approved classifications of Administrative Assistant and
Administrative Aide; and established and approved
classification of Administrative Intern.
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht seconded by
Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
to APPROVE the Personnel Board's recommendation to' revise the
classifications of Administrative Assistant and Administrative
Aide; and establish the classification of Administrative
Intern.
In response to a question from Councilmember Fasching, staff
said this establishment of the classification of
Administrative Intern does not involve new personnel. There
currently are such positions in the Personnel, Planning and
Public Works Department. This action establishes the written
classifications.
AYES:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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Joanne Steinmeier, 5563 Hallowell Avenue, stated, in part,
that she is present in her official capacity as President of
the Arcadia Board of Education. On behalf of the Board, she
thanked the Council for adopting Resolution No. 5655,
supporting the Arcadia Board of Education in oppositon to the
proposed parental choice/voucher initiative. This is a
critical time in the initiative process in California. It is
necessary to get the word out that this initiative is bad news
for the public school system. It is important that registered
voters understand the intent and result of this initiative.
The School Board is not opposing this initiative because it
is afraid of the competition from the private schools. The
Arcadia School District can hold its own against any of the
private schools in the area. Public money would go to
private schools, many of which are church schools. The Board
feels this violates the U. S. Constitution mandate of
separation between church and state. The School Board
believes that parental involvement is a very important part
of the process, but this initiative is bad public policy. In
reply to a question from Mayor Gilb, Mrs. Steinmeier agreed
that there are many private schools which are not church
schools.
JOINT MEETING OF THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Consideration of a Disposition and Development Agreement
between the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and WLA Arcon and
Arcadia Equity Management, Inc.; Approval of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration'of Approval of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Project Proposed at the Southwest Corner of
Huntington Drive and Second Avenue (A/AEM Project); Sale of
a portion of Second Avenue property by the City of Arcadia
and the purchase by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency of that
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MOTION
(2nd withdrawn)
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property; Consideration of the Exclusive Right to Negotiate,
and of the Good Faith Deposit (Letter of Credit). This
hearing was continued from the March 17, 1992 meeting.
The Exclusive Right to Negotiate between Arcon/Schaefer
Brothers expired effectively March 31, 1992. There was no
amendment signed by them submitted for Agency consideration.
Therefore, there is no Exclusive in effect on the site;
therefore the Agency can re-market the site. Agency staff
recommendation is that no action be taken on the proposed
Disposition and Development Agreement; no action on the
Mitigated Negative Declaration; no action on the proposed sale
of City land to the Redevelopment Agency; and that decision
be made regarding the $25,000 Letter of Credit. In reply to
questions from Mayor Pro tem/Agency Member Harbicht, staff
responded that there has been no communication from
Arcon/Schaefer Brothers and that they knew fully what the
requirements are.
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Howard Schaefer, Schaefer Brothers, 225 South Lake Avenue,
Pasadena, stated, in part, that Warren Lortie of WlA Arcon had
indicated during their most recent conversation that the time
period proposed by the Agency in the Exclusive Right to
Negotiate does not give enough time to find another financial
partner. Realistically, with the nature of the real estate
market today, and problems with financing, even with a more
reasonable amount of time, they probably would not have any
success in finding financing in the near future. Perhaps it
would not be to the mutual advantage to have the property tied
up for a longer period of time. A discussion ensued between
Councilmember Fasching and Mr. Schaefer regarding the original
planned tenant participation in the building and the fact that
several of these tenants had changed their plans. Also in
response to a question from Councilmember Fasching, Mr.
Schaefer indicated that Schaefer Brothers have, in addition
to the $25,000 Letter of Credit, expended between $25,000 and
$30,000 on this proj ect; WlA Arcon had expended about $12,000.
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It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded
by Council/Agency Member Young and CARRIED to CLOSE the public
hearing which had been opened and continued at the March 17,
1992 meeting.
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded
by Council/Agency Member Young to return the $25,000 Letter
of Credit to the developers, Arcon/Arcadia Equity
Management/Schaefer Brothers.
Howard Schaefer, Schaefer Brothers, 225 South Lake Avenue,
Pasadena, replied, in answer to questions from Councilmember
Fasching, that the $25,000 Letter of Credit was from Schaefer I
Brothers. A great de~l of the time and work on this project
was done by Warren Lortie, WLA Arcon; most of the financing
provided by Schaefer Brothers.
Councilmember Fasching noted that, although he is sympathetic
to the financial plight in which Mr. Schaefer and Mr. Lortie
find themselves, he also has to deal with the matter of Agency
time involved, the extensions, legal fees, etc. which resulted
in Agency out-of-pocket expenses of approximately $13,000.
In addition, the'property has been tied up for a long period
of time.
It was MOVED by Council/Agency Fasching to refund $12,000 of
the $25,000 Letter of Credit to Schaefer Brothers, and
reimburse the Agency for $13,000 Agency out-of-pocket
expenses. Council/Agency Member Young withdrew her second of
the previous motion and SECONDED this motion.
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6a.
ROLL CALL
6b.
MINUTE APPROVAL
(Mar.17,1992)
(APPROVED)
6c.
ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Pro tem/Agency Member Harbicht stated that it was his
feeling that when such negotiations are entered into in good
faith, there will be expenditures on both sides. He has a
problem with CounCil/Agency Member Fasching's motion, firstly,
when negotiations are entered into, sometimes they result in
fruition and sometimes they do not. Secondly, he does not
want to send that message to the development community that
developers may be penalized if a project falls through. Had
it been malfeasance on the developer's part, perhaps it would
be justified; but the fact is that the current economic
conditions are responsible. He feels this is a public/private
partnership and everybody deals in good faith in an endeavor
to come to an agreement. The developer then carries out what
the Agency feels is the best use of the land 'to benefit
everybody. This drawing down the developer's Letter of Credit
is not in the spirit of the partnership.
Council/Agency Member Fasching, in response, said he looks at
this from a business standpoint. This is a valuable piece of
property, and he feels this is a reasonable figure for a two
year option on such a property. The Agency is trying to
develop for the City, but must remember this is taxpayers'
money. Mayor/Chairman Gilb noted that the time period
involved here was eighteen months, rather than two years.
Mayor/Chairman Gilb then SECONDED the ORIGINAL MOTION made by
Mayor Pro tem/Agency Member Harbicht.
Roll call for MOTION made by Councilmember/Agency Member
Fasching:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT;
Council/Agency Members Fasching and Young
Council/Agency Members Ciraulo, Harbicht and Gilb
None
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THE MOTION FAILED TO PASS
Roll call for MOTION made by Mayor Pro tem/Agency Member
Harbicht:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council/Agency Members Ciraulo, Harbicht and Gilb
Council/Agency Members Fasching and Young
None
THE MOTION CARRIED
Howard Schaefer, Schaefer Brother, 225 South Lake Avenue,
Pasadena, thanked the Agency for the return of the Letter of
Credit. He hopes that when financial conditions improve, they
may be able to work with the Agency on another project.
CITY COUNCIL ~ECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
Agency Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
ABSENT:
On MOTION by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Young and
CARRIED, the minutes of the meeting of March 17, 1992 were
APPROVED.
The meeting ADJOURNED to April 21, 1992 at 7:00 p.m.
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8.
8a.
03 iO '/<lEQUIP .PURCH.
. LOCAL AREA
COMPUTER
NETWORK
(Sr. Citizens "
Recreation)
8b.
,:? i 0_ .i JQUIP . PURCH.
STUMP CUTTER
(Pub. Works
Serv .Div.)
8c.
'>>'10- ~O EQUIP.PURCH.
. BALLISTIC
VESTS
(Police Dept.)
8d.
MALL EXPANSION
),'/, "1iO NEGOTIATIONS
(Keyser Marston
Assoc. "
Steve Deitsch
Agreeemnts)
8e.
~ I S-O.J;C SANTA ANITA
~ olE.. f-, SPRING CLASSIC
lK-5K-10K Run
(May 31,1992)
8f.
8g.
")f(/C;'.) ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS - (Const.
Relief Sewers
Htg.Dr.bet.
Gateway Dr. "
Fifth Av. "
Duarte Rd. bet.
Fourth Av. "
Fifth Av.-
Job No. 507)
8h.
) 9'10.,).0 WORK ACCEPTED
(1991-92 Annual
Tree Maint.
Prog. -Job
No. 519)
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CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
AWARDED' contract for the purchase of a local area computer
network to K I S Computers of Santa Fe Springs, in the amount
of $30,917.76. This computer equipment is to be used by the
Senior Citizens and Recreation Department. Funds for the
purchase of the local area network and computer training were
appropriated from the Equipment Replac'ement Fund in the amount
of $37,650.00.
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AWARDED contract for the purchase of a stump cutter to
Vermeer-California of Ontario, CA in the amount of $18,204.27
for the Public Works Service Division. Funds for the purchase
of the stump cutter were appropriated from the Capital Outlay
Fund in the amount of $28,000.00.
AWARDED contract for the purchase of sixty (60) ballistic
vests from Armour of America, Los Angeles, for
Department. Funds for the purchase of the sixty
budgeted in the Capital Outlay Fund in the
$19,200.00.
the Police
vests were
amount of
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AUTHORIZED the use of Keyser Marston Associates, pursuant to
the previously approved agreement, to assist in ongoing
negotiations with the Santa Anita Fashion Park at an
additional cost not to exceed $3,000.00, and to CONTINUE the
services of Steve Deitsch of Best, Best & Krieger at a cost
not to exceed $3,000.00.
APPROVED Santa Anita Spring Classic 13th Anniversary lK-5K-
10K Run to be held Sunday, May 31, 1992. The $2,052.00
estimated cost of policing the event will be borne by the Boy
Scouts and no costs to the City are anticipated. Insurance
binders naming the City of Arcadia, its officials and
employees in the amount of one million dollars have been
arranged.
Withdrawn
APPROVED plans and spBcifications for construction of relief
sewers on Huntington Drive between Gateway Drive and Fifth
Avenue and Duarte Road between Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue
- Job No. 507. The estimated cost of the project is $130,000
which will be funded entirely from the Sewer System Service
Fund. The project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Section 15301 Class l(b) of the guidelines for
implementation o! said Act. The City Clerk is AUTHORIZED to
advertise for bids.
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ACCEPTED 1991-92 annual tree maintenance program on various
streets - .Job No. 519; and AUTHORIZED payment of final
contract amount of $26,317.00. The work consisted of the
trimming of 575 trees at various locations. The 10% retention
payment becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation
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ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS (Resurfac-
ing Second Av.
from Longden
Av. to Bonita
St. - Job
No. 509)
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LABOR RELATIONS
(Pers. Legal
Servo Agree-
ment - Liebert,
Cassidy "
Frierson)
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9a.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1966
(ADOPTED)
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9b.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1967
(INTRODUCED)
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of Council acceptance and will be released by the Director of
Public Works on completion of all corrections of record.
APPROVED plans and specifications for resurfacing of Second
Avenue from Longden Avenue to Bonita Street - Job No. 509.
The estimated cost of the project is $413,000 which will be
funded from State Gas Tax Funds. The project is categorically
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 (C) of the
guidelines for implementation of said Act. The City Clerk is
AUTHORIZEO to advertise for bids.
APPROVED renewal of the Agreement for Services with Liebert,
Cassidy & Frierson for labor relations and personnel legal
services at a proposed annual fee of $18,276,00, and
AUTHORIZED the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form
approved by the 'City Attorney.
ALL THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 8f,
WHICH WAS WITHDRAWN, WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER
YOUNG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CIRAULO AND CARRIED ON ROLL
CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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Regarding Item 8d, Councilmember Fasching questioned the
necessity of retaining Kaiser Marston at a cost of $2,000 to
$3,000. Staff replied that Kaiser Marston's expertise might
be necessary during the proposed mall expansion negotiations
with Anita Associates. Mayor Pro tem Harbicht noted this is
not necessarily an expenditure; it is an authorization for a
possible expenditure.
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AYES:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance
No. 1966: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENpING SECTION 9406.3 OF THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE ENFORCEMENT COSTS AS ASSESSABLE
COSTS FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT".
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht, seconded by
Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
that Ordinance No. 1966 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT;
The City Attorney presented for INTRODUCTION and read the
ti tle of Ordinance No. 1967: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING TEXT
AMENDMENT 92-003 AMENDING SECTION 9269.14 OF THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PAVING STANDARDS IN COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL ZONES"
It was MOVED by Councilmember Ciraulo,
tem Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call
Ordinance No. 1967 be and it is hereby
seconded by Mayor Pro
vote as follows that
INTRODUCED.
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1968
(INTRODUCED)
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9d.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5655
(ADOPTED)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5652
(ADOPTED)
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9f. " 9g.
RESOLUTIONS
NO. 5653 "
NO. 5654
(ADOPTED)
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AYES;
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1968: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL.OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 92-001,
REZONING THE PROPERTIES AT 600 AND 604 N. SANTA ANITA AVENUE
FROM R-3 (MULTIPLE FAMILY) TO CoO (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE)".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Ordinance No. 1968 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
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AYES;
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5655: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 690 OF THE
ARcADIA BOARD OF EDUCATION IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED
PARENTAL CHOICE/VOUCHER INITIATIVE".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember
Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5655 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
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AYES:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5652: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA SETTING COMPENSATION FOR THE CITY CLERK
POSITION".
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht, seconded by
Coucilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
that Resolution No. 5652 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
Councilmembers Ciraulo and Fasching
salary increase was sufficient.
however, indicated that he would vote
did not agree that the
Councilmember Ciraulo,
to adopt the Resolution.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Councilmembers Ciraulo, Harbicht, Young and Gilb
None .
None
Councilmember Fasching (He did not think the
increase to be sufficient.)
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5653: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
PART-TIME, SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES", and Resolution
No. 5654: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING AND RESTATING THE CITY OF ARCADIA
EMPLOYEES' DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN".
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht, seconded by
Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
that Resolutions No. 5653 and No. 5654 be and they are hereby
ADOPTED.
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10.
OBJECTIONS TO
CARNIVAL IN
COUNTY PARK
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N-"P
11.
CIRAULO
(Sierra Madre
Development
on Santa
Anita Ave.)
FASCHING
(Graffiti
Removal -
Private
Property)
(Karioke
Studio
Glass
Walls)
(Proposed
Jiffy Lub
Station -
Huntington Dr.
" Santa
Anita Ave.)
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AYES:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
MATTERS FROM STAFF
With regard to the proposed carnival at the County Park, it
was MOVED by Mayor Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that a letter be written
to County Supervisor Antonovich requesting that approval for
the carnival be denied.
Mayor .,Gilb felt that if this carnival were to be approved,
many requests.for other such events will follow, and related
past problems with similar events. Councilmember Young
", . i'greed. 'Mayo.r Pro tem Harbicht questioned this and noted that
the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce had recently held an event at
that park.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Young and Gilb
Mayor Pro tem Harbicht
None
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilmember Ciraulo is concerned that a deveiopment on Santa
Anita Avenue in Sierra Madre will have an impact on the nearby
neighborhood and streets in Arcadia. He suggested that a
letter outlining these concerns be sent to the City of Sierra
Madre. Councilmembers agreed.
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In reply to a question from Councilmember Fasching, staff
responded that graffiti removal from City right-of-way is done
by City staff; a contractor hired by the City removes graffiti
from private properties. Staff noted there have been
instances when private property owners have chosen to remove
it themselves. Property owners are advised that the City will
have graffiti removed or the property owner can do it; but if
it is not removed, the property owner is subject to the
property maintenance ordinance. The City Attorney stated that
owner permission is obtained for liability protection
purposes. Recently courts have said that a court order is
required to go onto private property even to remove a
nuisance. Graffiti is considered to be a nuisance for this
purpose.
Councilmember Fasching expressed concern about proposed
requirement for karioke studio glass walls. The City
Attorney stated that.was meant as a general statement; the
main concern of the Police Department is that there be
visibility. This can be conditioned after consultation with
the Chief of Police. Perhaps a window would be sufficient.
Councilmember Fasching expressed concern about the site of the
the proposed Jiffy Lube station at the corner of Huntington
Drive and Santa Anita. There is a large hole in the middle
of this property where gasoline tanks were removed. This
corner is an eyesore and has been in this condition for a long
period of time. He has asked the Planning Director to write
a letter to the developer in an attempt to alleviate' this
situation. The Planning Director explained that the developer
intends to put new tanks on the property; so they have not
filled in the excavation left by the removal of the old tanks.
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The Planning Director also explained that much of the delay
has been caused by numerous revisions of the plans and
specifications to comply with the City codes. The City
Attorney noted that after a certain period of time, such a
situation can be deemed a property maintenance nuisance
problem. The Planning Director noted that in this case the
developer is proceeding with the development of the property.
The City cannot require a property owner to develop his
property; the City can require that the owner keep it in good
condition.
At 8:50 p.m. the meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., Tuesday,
April 21, 1992 in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers
for a study session and to conduct the business of the Council
and Agency and any CLOSED SESSION necessary to discuss
personnel, litigation and evaluation pf roperties.
Charles E. Gilb, Mayor
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