HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 19,1992
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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
(May 5,1992)
(APPROVED)
ORD. &,RES,
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
ARCADIA
BEAUTIFUL
AWARDS
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR HEETING
MAY 19, 1992
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in
a regular session at 6:30 p, m., Tuesday, May 19, 1992, in
the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
qr, Alvin Desterhaft, Arcadia Presbyterian Church
Councilman Dennis A, Lojeski
PRESENT:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett
and Fasching
None
ABSENT:
On MOTION by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by' Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED, the minutes of the adjourned and
regular meetings of May 5, 1992 were APPROVED,
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Ciraulo and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be
read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED.
PRESENTATION OF ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL AWARDS
Mayor Fasching announced that the Arcadia Beautiful Awards are
to be presented this evening. Whereupon he turned the meeting
over to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission Chairman, Roland
Kelly.
Chairman Kelly stated, in part, that the Commission is
dedicated to keeping Arcadia beautiful, and reviewed some of
purposes and projects of the Commission in the last 20 years
since the Commission was formed. As a result of encouragement
of the Commission, March of 1992 was proclaimed by the City
Council to be Arcadia Beautiful Month,
Chairman Kelly then introduced the present members of the
Commission: Patricia Eicherly, Mary Hansen, Homer Paulson,
Rosa Schram, Peter H. Ulrich, and Gloria Vertz.
Chairman Kelly then introduced past Commissioners present in
the audience: William Wyman, Elsie Hetherington, Beth
Costanzo and Karen Benvenuto.
The Chairman acknowledged and thanked, on behalf of the
Commission, the efforts and contributions of Don Wilsterman,
the Police photographer who is present at each presentation
ceremony; Helissa Orneles, liaison in the Public Works
Department who does the secretarial work; Elsie Hetherington
who for years has hand painted the peacocks on the
certificates awarded.
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RECREATION
COMSN.
(Travisano)
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HIGHLAND OAKS
HOA PRESENT'N
(June 2,1992)
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PUBLIC HEARING
HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE
ELEMENT
(APPROVED)
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Chairman Kelly then turned the meeting over to 1992 Awards
Chairman Peter H. Ulrich who explained the Commission's
procedure for selecting the winners. The following awards
were presented:
ANITA BALDWIN AWARD
1752 N. Santa Anita Avenue - Boris & Tiffany Beljak, Jr.
ARCADIA AWARD
1400 Rancho Road - Raymond & Eleanor Schultz
AZALEA AWARD
174 W, Le Roy Avenue - Bendly G. Lundgren
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CLARA BALDWIN STOCKER AWARD
265 W. Lemon Avenue - Donald & Virginia Eckvahl
HUGO REID AWARD
316 Santa Rosa Road - Hans & Judy Richter
HUNTINGTON AWARD
200 Hacienda Drive - Joyce & Bill Stroud
LUCKY BALDWIN AWARD
46 Woodland Avenue
Tim & Tali Arnold
MAYOR'S AWARD (Commercial) Two
900 S. First Avenue - 1.
2.
Certificates Awarded
Baldwin Realty Company
C.M.R.E.
NEWCASTLE AWARD
270 W. Palm Drive - Rick & Helen Dahlstrom
PEACOCK AWARD
406 Joaquin Road - Bruce & Kathleen Wallace
QUEEN ANNE AWARD
716 Val Street - Doug & Bev Cooper
ROSE BUDD BALDWIN DOBLE AWARD
1811 S. Seventh Avenue - Stan & Cristen Schober
SANTA ANITA AWARD (Condominium)
519-605 Fairview Avenue - Huntington Downs Condominiums
ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL (Block Award)
1800 Block of Alta Oaks Drive
At 7:10 City Council RECESSED and RECONVENED at 7:30 p. m.
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The Oath of Office was' administered by the City Clerk to
Marian Travisano, incoming member of the Recreation
Commission, Councilman Ciraulo, liaison to the Commission,
presented the incoming Commissioner with her credentials and
City pin, and welcomed her to the City family.
The presentation by the Highland Oaks Homeowners' Association
scheduled for this evening has been postponed to June 2, 1992.
Consideration of Final Draft of the Household Hazardous Waste
Element (HHWE) prepared pursuant to the requirements of the
California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. The HHWE
has been prepared in conjunction with the City's Source
Reduction and Recycling Element. As adopted, AB 2707 requires
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5665
(ADOPTED)
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local agencies to separately prepare a plan to address the
proper collection, handling and disposal of household
hazardous waste (HHW). According to California State Law,
HHW are those wastes resulting from products purchased by the
general public for household use which, because of their
quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious
characteristics, may pose a substantial known or potential
hazard to human health or the environment when improperly
treated, disposed, or otherwise managed. Such materials would
commonly include paint, solvents, thinners, motor oil. car
batteries, pesticides and fertilizers.
The City's HHWE has been developed by the consulting team of
Charles Abbott and Associates and Gershman, Brickner and
Bratton, under the direction of the San Gabriel Valley Solid
Waste Management Joint Powers Authority. According to the
HHWE, the City generates approximately 272 tons of HHW per
year; the City generates 24,246 tons per year of residential
refuse. Improperly disposed of HHW poisons the environment,
often ultimately appearing in the area's groundwater supply,
There are two short term goals (through 1995) for the
selection of a program to properly dispose of HHW: (1) Divert
and/or properly dispose of the HHW currently being generated
in the City to the maximum extent possible; and (2) Establish
an awareness level of 70% of the population to be informed
regarding HHW issues and a goal of specific education. The
medium term goals (through 2000) for the selection of a HHW
program are: (1) Achieve greater participation rates in the
City's HHW program; and (2) Increase the awareness level to
85% of the population to be informed regarding HHW issues.
The HHWE recommends that the City participate in the
Countywide collection program, and develop and implement a
coordinated HHW public information program. The program was
selected because of its combination of positive factors
including: cost effectiveness, implementability, convenience
to the generator, ability to properly divert and dispose of
a large percentage of the HHW stream.
The County sponsors 24 mobil household hazardous waste round
up days per year throughout the County. Residents bring their
HHW to the site where the County then assumes complete
liability and control of the materials for proper handling and
disposal. Participation on behalf of the residents is free.
The program is paid for out of the $.56/ton tipping surcharge
at the county landfills for HHW programs. The City's role in
the roundup would be to coordinate with the County on securing
sites and promoting the event. The HHWE estimates annual
costs of $11,450 in 1992. Projected costs to FY 1995 are
outlined in staff report dated May 13, 1992.
Discussion ensued among Council with regard to the collection
sites to be sponsored by the County. Councilmember Harbicht
felt that a very important aspect of this proposal is that of
educating the residents as to the proper handling and disposal
of hazardous waste.
Mayor Fasching declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo and
CARRIED.
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5665: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
ELEMENT" .
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
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PUBLIC HEARING
SOURCE REDUCTION
AND RECYCLING
ELEMENT
(APPROVED)
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Resolution No. 5665 be and it is hereby ADOPTED; and that the
Negative Declaration be APPROVED and FILED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Consideration of Final Draft of the Source Reduction and
Recycling Element (SRRE). In 1989, the State legislature
enacted AB 939, known as the California Integrated Waste
Management Act of 1989. Of greatest significance, the Act
requires cities and counties to develop plans to address the
respective agencies' goals and objectives to attaining the
mandated waste reduction goals of 25% in 1995 and 50% by the
year 2000. Once approved, the SRRE will be forwarded to the
Los Angeles County Integrated Waste Management Task Force for
incorporation into the Countywide Plan. The Task Force will
forward the Countywide Plan to the State for consideration and
approval,
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The Act requires that the SRRE's be developed using an
"integrated waste management hierarchy" which emphasizes
source reduction, recycling and composting. The Act further
requires cities to maximize the use of all feasible source
reduction, recycling and composting options in order to reduce
the amount of waste being disposed of through transformation
or land disposal. The 25% and 50% goals are. developed from
a 1990 base year Waste Generation Study.
According to Arcadia's SRRE, the City generates 93,042 tons
of refuse per year. The City generates 24,315 tons per year
of residential refuse and 68,727 tons per year of commercial/
industrial refuse, of which Santa Anita Race Track accounts
for 34,382 tons. The City currently diverts 26.8% of its
refuse from the waste stream. Santa Anita Race Track is the
crucial element in the City's source reduction and recycling.
The Track is the City's greatest generator of waste and also
operates the largest, most comprehensive commercial recycling
program in the San Gabriel Valley. Of the 34,382 tons of
refuse generated each year, fully 21,001 tons of materials
were diverted from the waste stream. Of great significance
and consequence, Santa Anita Race Track also generates and
diverts all 20,800 tons of horse manure, wood chips and straw
from the stables to mushroom farms for use as fertilizer.
Since these materials are legally diverted, the City realizes
a comfortable overall rate of 26.8% without the legal
diversion of the manure produce, the City's diversion rate is
estimated at 16%.
In order for the City to realize its SRRE goals, it is
imperative that the Santa Anita Race Track continue to legally I
divert the manure product. Further, there is pending
legislation (known as the "What Counts?" bill) that could
jeopardize the City's diversion rate by disallowing the
current diversion of the manure product. The City is
monitoring the progress on this legislation.
The SRRE anticipates that the City will need to expend funds
to administer and implement many of the proposed programs.
City funds will be spent on staffing and consulting to assure
adherence to the SRRE as well as the changing legislation,
Staff will dedicate time to the implementation of specific
programs, monitoring and evaluating the programs as well as
developing annual updates. The estimated City cost in 1992
is $498,968. Estimated future program costs are set forth in
staff report dated May 14, 1992. The Act does not provide any
funding mechanisms to assist the cities in offsetting the
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5666
(ADOP'J;ED)
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PUBLIC HEARING
NUISANCE ABATE-
MENt AND ORDER
FOR REHABILITA-
TION
(368 West Palm
Drive)
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costs of implementing these programs. Also, as the law and
the circumstances under which refuse is collected, transported
and disposed of change, the SRRE will also change. There are
severe penalties for failure of action by cities.
Considerable discussion by Council ensued regarding recycling,
possibility of developing markets, transformation facilities
or waste-by-rail systems. Tom A"aianian, Newco, answered
questions from Council with regard to the possibility of Santa
Anita Race Track diverting waste to other outlets than the
current mushroom farms, and the results thereof for the City;
as well as the probability of the City being able to receive
credit for the Race Track diversion of waste in the future.
He also answered questions regarding the implementation of
recycling in multiple-family residences; at the present time,
this is done only in single family residences. Duane Craft.
455 North Rosemont, San Gabriel and Tommv A"aianian, 448
Grandview, Sierra Madre, Newco, stated, in reply to questions
from Council that prices of recyclable items are falling.
Also, they anticipate that, as more cities get involved in the
recycling process, the market will be glutted and there will
be little demand. There will undoubtedly be a point where
there will be more supply than market, Green waste is
currently used only as cover for landfills, Councilman
Harbicht noted that markets will have to be created by the
State for the recyclable materials being collected.
Mayor Fasching declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilman Lojeski. seconded by Councilman Harbicht and
CARRIED.
Mayor Fasching presented and read the title of Resolution No.
5666: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
ELEMENT" .
It was MOVED by Mayor pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5666 be and it is hereby ADOPTED,
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Hargett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
This hearing has been scheduled pursuant to Section 9407 of
the Arcadia Municipal Code to allow the City Council to
determine whether a public nuisance exists and what action is
necessary to abate the nuisance on the vacant dwelling and
property located at 368 West Palm Drive. As per Section 9407
a "Notice of Public Nuisance and Order to Abate" was mailed
on May 4, 1992 to Yu Sin and Hing Yu Chang, responsible
parties for the property located at 368 West Palm Drive. A
notice was also posted on the property. The subject property
is vacant. The following violations have been cited on the
property: (1) Weeds and dead vegetation on the premises,
adjacent to the alley and in the parkway area; and (2) Lack
of landscape maintenance and building maintenance.
Mayor Fasching declared the public hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Harbicht and
CARRIED.
The Acting City Manager presented and read the title of
Resolution No. 5662: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
ORDERING THE REHABILITATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 368
WEST PAIl{ DRIVE, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AND AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO COLLECT THE COST FOR ABATEMENT, IF
ABATEMENT AT CITY EXPENSE IS REQUIRED, PER SECTIONS 9406.5,
9406.6, AND/OR 9406.9 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE".
It was then MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by
Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
that Resolution No. 5662 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
Councilman Harbicht initiated a discussion with regard to the
problems of lack of property maintenance being seen on a
recurring basis on the same property, especially when more
and more property owners seem to be out of the country and, I
therefore are unable to be located. The City does not want
to be placed in the position of supplying ongoing gardening
services in such situations. The City Attorney and Acting
City Manager will bring to Council a property maintenance
resolution which will include specific language to allow the
City to correct recurring problems on the same property. The
City Attorney also noted that this can be done in the
resolution under consideration at this hearing. In reply to
a question from Councilman Margett, staff responded that it
usually takes about three months to resolve these lack of
maintenance problems because due process must be provided to
the property owner.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Jeanne Trefz~er, 607 Santa Cruz Road, stated, in part, that
she is here to present to Council a petition containing 525
signatures from Arcadia residents to request that Council
transfer the contract with the Baldwin Park County Animal
Control Departm!'nt to the Pasadena Humane Society, a non-
profit, volunteer board operated facility, held in trust and
belonging to no one person. The reasons for this request are
that the Pasadena Humane Society is more caring in the
treatment of animals, the living conditions of impounded
animals are better, they are more cooperative, and they are
community oriented. Also, they have a grammer school
education program and a nursing home program. Additionally,
they are in an adjacent City, and are generally more concerned
about the animals than the County-run facilities. The
Pasadena Humane Society is building a $4.2 million dollar,
18,000 sq. ft. facility. It is also much closer for people
who live in Arcadia to have to go to claim an animal, or to
look through humane societies to see if their animals are
there. Sometimes this takes two or three trips and this is
a hardship. Mrs. Trefzger presented information concerning
the Pasadena Humane Society to each Councilman.
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Milton Schmutz, Veterinarian, 155 East Foothill Blvd., stated,
in part, that the local veterinarians have always had
excellent rapport with the Pasadena Humane Society. They have
a non-discriminatory control problem that works very well with
the local veterinarians. There have been problems with the
other surrounding shelters in allowing pets that are
contagious or have disease problems to come out of the pound.
Pasadena has historically had careful quality control on that
sort of thing. He would like to add his voice to the
petition to contract with the Pasadena Humane Society in the
future. In reply to a question from Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo,
Mrs. Trefzger said she was sure animals would not be sold by
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6.
6a.
ROLL CALL
6b.
MINUTE APPROVAL
(May 5,1992)
(APPROVED)
6c.
ADJOURNMENT
7.
ROLL CALL
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8.
8a.
PUBLIC HEARING
SCHEDULED
(June 2,1992)
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PUBLIC HEARING
SCHEDULED
(June 16,1992)
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Pasadena to research organizations.
Baldwin Park includes this provision.
The agreement with
In reply to a question from Mayor Fasching, Alex Mclntvre,
Assistant to the City Manager, replied that the renewal for
the contract with the Baldwin Park Animal Control Facility had
arrived today. He will bring a report to the June 2, 1992
City Council meeting outlining comparisons between the
Pasadena Humane Society and the Baldwin Park Animal Control
Facility.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett
and Fasching
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Member Ciraulo, seconded by Member Margett and
CARRIED, the minutes of the meeting of May 5, 1992 were
APPROVED.
The meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p.m., June 2, 1992.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
PRESENT:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett
and Fasching
None
ABSENT:
CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED for June 2, 1992 for consideration
of Text Amendment 92-004 to the Arcadia Municipal Code
requiring a Conditional Use Permit and establishing criteria
for Indoor Swap Meets.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED for June 16, 1992 for consideration
of adoption of the 1991 Edition to the Uniform Fire Code,
including all additions, deletions and amendments thereto; and
Fire Code Standards; and amending Chapter 1 of Article III of
the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to Fire Prevention and
Public Safety.
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COLEN & LEE APPROVED revised service fees for third party administration
CONTRACT RENEWAL of the City's workers' compensation and liability programs
(Liabil.Claims with Colen & Lee in amount not to exceed $66,300 (workers'
& Workers'Comp. compensation $650/claim; 4.8% increase) for FY 1992-93,
Admin.) effective August 1, 1992.
3d.
MEDICAL SERVICES
CONTRACTS (San
Gabriel Valley
Med.Group,
Arcadia
Methodist
Hopsital &
Fthl.Med. Ctr.)
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DIRECTED staff to prepare a contract with San Gabriel Valley
Medical Group to conduct the FY 1992-93 annual and biennial
physical examinations, and be the City's authorized workers'
compensation treating facility between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m.; DIRECTED staff to utilize Methodist Hospital
for workers' compensation injuries between the hours of 10:00
p. m. and 8:00 a. m.; and DIRECTED staff to prepare a contract
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8f.
WORK ACCEPTED
(Modification
of Trf.Signal
Systems -
Job No. 627)
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BOULDER
REMOVAL
':1 (Westerly
, Slope
Wilderness Pk.
Access Rd.)
8h.
~ RETROFIT AIR
1.. I,] 0 .'iiO CONDITIONING
CHILLER SYSTEM
(Police Dept.)
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L.A. CO. TRF. SIG.
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r,' . ',. 'PROG. - Job
No. 5'10
(Foothill Blvd.
City-County
Coop.Fin.
Agreement)
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PROPOSED
WATER RATE
INCREASE
(APPROVED)
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for FY 1992-93 with Foothill Medical Center to conduct pre-
employment physical examinations.
Considered separately (see below)
ACCEPTED project and AUTHORIZED final payment in the amount
of $419.660.59 to Steiny and Company, Inc., contractor for
subject project. The work consisted of modification of nine
existing traffic signal systems on Las Tunas Drive and Live
Oak Avenue Job No.627. These intersections will be
connected via telephone lines to the master traffic computer
located at City Hall. This project was funded 99% by approved
Federal Aid Urban Funds with the remaining 1% funded from
State Gas Tax Funds. Ten percent (10%) retention payment
becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation of
Council acceptance and will only be released by the Director
of Public Works on completion of all corrections of record.
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AUTHORIZED appropriation of $14,900 from the Capital Outlay
Fund for contract services, inspection and contingencies to
remove certain boulders from the westerly slope abutting the
Wilderness Park access road; and RETAIN the services of G.B.
Cooke, Inc. to perform the work as specified and as directed
by the Director of Public Works.
APPROVED appropriation of $10,000 from Capital Outlay Funds
to cover the cost of contract service, inspection and
contingencies for the retofit of the air conditioning chiller
system located at the Police Department Building; and RETAIN
the services of ACCO Air Conditioning Company for performance
of the air conditioner retrofit work.
APPROVED the Foothill Boulevard Project of the Los Angeles
County Traffic Signal/Synchronization Program - Job No. 510.
City-County Cooperative Financial Agreement. Under the terms
of this Agreement, the City is to utilize a portion of its
available 1989c90 Aid-to-Cities allocation credit in the
County's Road Fund Budget to finance its 50% share of the cost
of the project within the City's jurisdiction. The City's
cost is currently estimated to be $80,000. Los Angeles County
will finance the remaining 50% The Mayor is AUTHORIZED to
execute said Agreement.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY
COUNCIU{AN LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCIU{AN HARBICHT AND
CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
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ABSENT:
Mayor Fasching requested that the proposed water rate increase
be discussed because he is not of the opinion that a water
rate increase is necessary at this time. Eldon Davidson,
Water Division Manager, in reply to questions from Mayor
Fasching, stated, in part, that the Water Division analyzes
the budget annually, and in that budget one of the largest
costs to the City is the purchase of replacement water. That
water is purchased from MWD and there has been approximately
a 35% increase in the cost of that replacement water. Another
component in that increase is the proposed power cost
increase. Also, each year the State Department of Health
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Services adds new regulations for water quality testing;
therefore, another increased cost. Also, there are annual
merit raises in the budget. All these components increase the
annual fixed costs.
Mayor Fasching noted that in comparison with other cities,
Arcadia's water rates are near the bottom of the list. He
likes that. He still questions if this water rate increase
is necessary this year. A 35% increase in replacement water
cost was mentioned, but an 18% reduction in water usage is
being maintained as a result of water conservation efforts.
The financial condition of the Water Division seems to be very
sound. He can appreciate anticipating ahead of need for
several years and trying to put money away. However, he
questions very seriously if this is the time for an increase.
He noted that at the budget session mention was made of
$200,000 saved as a result of buying advance water. Staff
responded that the savings last year just offset incremental
losses in revenue from the reduced water sales. Mayor Fasching
noted that services and other such costs have gone down.
Councilman Harbicht noted that Arcadia's water rates are lower
than the average paid in surrounding communities. The Water
Division is in excellent financial shape because they have
kept on top of the situation. If the Water Division doesn't
continue to collect the money that is needed to run the system
efficiently, some year in the future some Council is going to
be faced with a water system that is not in such excellent
condition. Arcadia is to be commended for having such low
water rates, but this increase is needed Bnd necessary.
Mayor Fasching still sees that Arcadia is at'the top as far
as financial stability is concerned. When he sees the
reserves on hand in the Water Division, he does not agree that
a rate increase is needed at this time.
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT
staff to bring a resolution to Council at the next meeting
reflecting the water rate increase recommended in staff report
dated May 19, 1992.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Margett
Mayor Fasching
None
CITY ATTORNEY
9a.
AGREEMENT SPEC. The City Attorney presented an Agreement with the Arcadia
ELECTION COSTS Unified School District regarding special election costs and
CITY/SCHOOL DIST.expenses. This Agreement has already been signed by the
(APPROVED) Superintendent of the Arcadia Unified School District.
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1969
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It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE
the Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Arcadia and
the Arcadia Unified School District regarding special election
costs and expenses and AUTHORIZE the Mayor to sign such
Agreement.
AYES:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett
and Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance
No. 1969: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN REGULATIONS SET FORTH
IN ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE
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9c.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5661
(ADOPTED)
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9d.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5663
(ADOPTED)
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ge.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5664
(ADOPTED)
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UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1991 EDITION, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE,
1991 EDITION, UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT ruB CODE,
1991 EDITION, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1991 EDITION, UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE, 1991 EDITION, WITH CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND
DELETIONS THERETO, AND AMENDING, ADDING AND DELETING CERTAIN
BUILDING REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE VIII AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 4 OF ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE".
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro
tem Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Ordinance No. 1969 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
I
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5661: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
PORTION OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FROM BALDWIN AVENUE TO SHAMROCK
AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES".
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5661 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5663: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND
MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE ON SEPTEMBER 15,
1992".
Mayor Fasching then read Resolution No. 5663 in its entirety
because he wished to emphasize that the City Council is
solidly behind this School District Bond measure.
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5663 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
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NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5664: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
GAME AMUSEMENT MACHINES AT STAR LIQUOR (8 WEST DUARTE ROAD)".
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5664 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
In reply to questions from Mayor Fasching, Police Chief Neal
Johnson replied there have been subsequent problems at this
location. Officers removed another machine two days later,
and also confiscated twenty-six pornographic videos that were
visible where young people could come into the establishment.
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9f.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5667
(ADOPTED)
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9g.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5668
(ADOPTED)
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9h.
RESOLUTION
NO.5669
(ADOPTED)
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91.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5670
(ADOPTED)
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Mayor Fasching noted that regulations regarding the
prohibition of game machines in liquor stores are to be
drafted and brought back to Council.
AYES: Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5667: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON ruES DAY , SEPTEMBER 15, 1992, FOR THE
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS"
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5667 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht. Loj eski. Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5668: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO A REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION OF THE ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO
CONSOLIDATE THE ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ELECTION
WITH A CITY SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON CITY CHARTER
AMENDMENTS TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1992, PURSUANT TO 23300
OF THE ELECTIONS CODE".
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5668 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No, 5669: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING
TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, CONSOLIDATED
WITH THE ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON ruES DAY , SEPTEMBER 15, 1992".
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5669 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loj eski, Hargett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT :
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5670: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS".
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9j.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5671
(NO ACTION
TAKEN)
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9k.
CLAUI OF
CITY OF SIERRA
MADRE
(DENIED)
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9l.
CLAIM OF
M.CLEVELAND
(DENIEr'
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CLOSED
SESSION
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It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro
tem Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5670 be and it is hereby ADOPTED with the
provision that the entire City Council be designated as
authors for the argument for this City ,measure.
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In reply to a question from Councilman Margett regarding
arguments against the measure, the City Attorney stated that
the City Clerk will establish a deadline for the filing of
arguments. This will be published and noticed and anyone who
wishes may file an argument against. A priority list will be
established if more than one argument is received. This is
spelled out in Election Code 5016.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
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NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution'
No. 5671: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL
ARGUMENTS FOR A CITY MEASURE SUBMITTED AT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION" .
Councilman Harbicht was not in favor of this Resolution
because, in his experience, rebuttal arguments are arguments
against and redundant. He sees no reason for this Resolution,
especially since the measures on this ballot are minimal.
Councilman Ciraulo agreed.
NO ACTION TAKEN ON THIS RESOLUTION.
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of the City
of Sierra Madre was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Lojeski,
seconded by Councilman Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of M.
Cleveland was DENIED on MOTION by Councilman Harbicht,
seconded by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
I
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney announced that there will be a CLOSED
SESSION at the conclusion of this meeting pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957 to discuss the appointment
process for a neW City Manager.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
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It was MOVED by Mayor Fasching, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Ciraulo and CARRIED that the need to take action on this
item arose subsequent to the agenda being posted.
Flooring
It was then MOVED by Mayor Fasching, seconded by Councilman
Ciraulo and CARRIED to AMEND carpet purchase contract with
Pacific Flooring Company by substituting Atlas Carpet Mills -
Lenox Hill for Patrick Carpet-Tapestry.
11.
lla.
APPOINTMENT
OF ACTING
CITY MANAGER
(William
Woolard)
(APPROVED)
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llb.
AMENDMENT
PURCHASE
CONTRACT
(Pacific
Co.)
(APPROVED)
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IV'-."
OF
LOJESKI
(Library Bd.
Meeting)
(Possibility
of Reflector
Strips for
Newco Trash
Containers)
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HARBICHT
(Ordinance to
Outlaw Game
Machines in
Liquor Stores)
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(Ar~adia
Beautiful
Commission -
Number of
Members)
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MARGETT
(Uncompleted
Construction
Sites)
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MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman
Harbicht and CARRIED that the need to take action on this item
arose subsequent to the agenda being posted.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by
Councilman Harbicht and CARRIED to appoint William Woolard as
Acting City Manager, which appointment will cease at the
discretion of the Council, and APPROVE additional compensation
of $833.24 per month during his tenure as Acting City Manager.
I.
Counc ilman
meeting on
to attend.
Lojeski will be unable to attend Library Board
Thursday. Councilman Margett also will be unable
Mr. Ross to be notified.
Some residents voiced concern about their automobiles hitting
the black Newco trash containers at night, and wondered if
reflector strips could be placed on the containers. Perhaps
Newco could send such reflector strips out with their bills
for the customers to place on the containers. Staff will
check with Newco.
Councilman Harbicht would like to see an ordinance brought
before Council to outlaw game machines in liquor stores. He
feels that these are incompatible -- game machines are played
by children. Also he does not feel that any group of persons
should be encouraged to hang around liquor stores. The
questions of how to define just what constitutes a liquor
store can be resolved. Perhaps something that derives over
30% or something like that from their liquor sales, or perhaps
the amount of floor space devoted to alcohol could be
considered;, Staff DIRECTED to come back to Council with
recommendations.
At a recent study session, Councilmen were encouraged to talk
to the Commissions with which they are liaisons as to their
attitude regarding Coinmission size. He mentioned this to the
Arcadia Beautiful Commission at their last meeting, and after
discussion five of the seven members felt they should have
one more member; the other two felt they should have the same
number, with one leaning toward one less. The majority felt
one more member would be appropriate because of the way they
split up the City for their awards investigation.
Mayor Fasching suggested each Councilman compile a memo with
copies to the others. At a later date Council can discuss
and come to a decision.
Councilman Margett is concerned about the length of time some
homeowners who are their own contractors take to complete
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FASCHING
(In Memory of
Helen
Schrader)
FASCHING
(In Memory of
Steven
Lopez)
12.
ADJOURNMENT
(May 26,1992 -
5:30 p.m.)
ATTEST:
34:00157
remodeling work, There is a home on Wistaria which has been
in an uncompleted stage for eight or nine months. Also, this
sometimes occurs on commercial projects. Staff will bring to
Council a report concerning means of maintaining incomplete
construction projects. Councilman Margett suggested a
completion bond be required.
"I would like to close our meeting tonight in memorium of
Helen Schrader. Helen Schrader, the former Editor of the
Temple City Times, Arcadia Tribune and Foothill Intercity
Newspapers, died of cancer on May 9, 1992 at the age of
seventy-one. Helen was a long-time resident of our City and
served as Editor-In-Chief of the Foothill Intercity Newspapers
from 1973 until her retiremen~ in 1986. She moved to Georgia
in 1989. She was a fifty- - ree year member of P. E, 0., an
organization established to rovide scholarships for young
women in education. She al"~ :eceived honors which included
Arcadia Citizen of the Yc _, Chamber of Commerce Life
Membership; and the Santa An\ca Race Track Golden Horseshoe.
Helen is survived by her three sons and six grandchildren. I
think all of us up here were very well acquainted with Helen
Schrader."
I
"The next one I would like to close this meeting in memorial
love is rather close to all our hearts here at City Hall.
Steven Lopez, thirty years old, the son of the Public Works
Director, Joe Lopez. Steven Lopez was tragically killed in
an automobile accident this past weekend. We ,do not have any
biographical information at this time, but we would still like
to adjourn the meeting in memory of Steven Lopez and Helen
Schrader."
At 9: 15 p. m. the City Council entered a CLOSED SESSION,
RECONVENED AND ADJOURNED at 9:40 p.m. to 5:30 p. m., Tuesday,
May 26, 1992 for a CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957 to consider the recruitment process regarding
the appointment of a new City Manager.
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