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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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(June 16,1992)
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 7, 1992
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in
a regular session at 7:50 p. m" Tuesday, July 7, 1992 in the
Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Roger Sonnenberg, Our Saviour Lutheran Church
Councilman Robert C. Harbicht
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
Councilman Margett
On MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Ciraulo and CARRIED, Councilman Margett was EXCUSED,
On MOTION by Mayor Pro tern Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED, the minutes of the adjourned and
regular meetings of June 16, 1992 were APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions
be read by title only and that the reading in full be
WAIVED.
PRESENTATIONS
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Fasching and Councilmen
Ciraulo, Harbicht and Loj eski presented plaques of
appreciation for their distinguished service and
accomplishments during their terms to Gordon Penharlow
(Parking Place Commission); Marie Schmitt and John Tarazi
(Sister City Commission); Graham Berry and Julie Hopf (Senior
Citizens' Commission); and Dick Erhardt (Personnel Board).
THE OATH OF OFFICE WAS THEN ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY CLERK TO
THE FOLLOWING INCOMING MEMBERS OF VARIOUS BOARDS AND/OR
COMMISSIONS AS INDICATED:
Don Swenson. Librarv Board
Don Bartrip, Personnel Board
Peggy Leatherman and Lois Patnou, Senior Citizens' Commission
Richard Cordano and Beth Wells, Sister City Commission
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PUBLIC HEARING
(Increase Bldg.
Div. & PIng.
Div. Fees)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5682
(ADOPTED)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5683
(ADOPTED)
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PUBLIC HEARING
(Chg.Pub.Works
Fees, Deposits,
Amts. of Insur.
E. Surety Bonds)
(APPROVED)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5677
(ADOPTED)
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David Freeman and Harvey Hyde, Parking Place Commission
Mayor Fasching and Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht and Lojeski
presented the new Commissioners with their credentials, City
pins, and welcomed them to the City family.
Consideration of increasing the Planning Division fees and
Building. Division fees. The Planning Department is
recommending that the fees charged for processing the various
Planning applications and Building Permit fees be increased
approximately 5 1/2%,
Mayor Fasching declared the hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Harbicht and
CARRIED.
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The Acting City Manager presented and read the title of
Resolution No. 5682: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE FILING FEES,
EXTENSION FEES AND APPEAL FEES FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS,
TEXT AMENDMENTS, ZONE CHANGES, VARIANCES/CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITS, TENTATIVE MAPS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS, PARCEL MAP
WAIVERS, ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND R-
2 AND R-3 MODIFICATIONS, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 5600";
and Resolution No. 5683: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE FEES FOR
BUILDING CODE VARIANCES, BUILDING PERMITS, PLAN REVIEW FEES,
GRADING PLAN CHECKING, GRADING PERMITS, PLUMBING PERMITS,
PLUMBING PLAN CHECKING, ELECTRICAL PERMITS, MECHANICAL
PERMITS, MECHANICAL PLAN CHECKING, MOVE EXAMINATION,
RELOCATION PERMITS, REMOVAL PERMIT, DEMOLITION PERMIT, SIGN
PERMIT AND SWIMMING POOL PERMIT, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.
5601".
It was then MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by
Councilman Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
that Resolutions No. 5682 and 5683 be and they are hereby
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
None
Councilman Margett
Consideration of the recommendation to increase the Public
Works fees, Deposits, Amounts of Liability Insurance, and
Surety Bonds. The revised charges are necessary to defray the
City of Arcadia's expenditures and costs incurred in the
permitting and inspection process.
Mayor Fasching declared the hearing OPEN,
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No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Mayor Pro tern Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman Harbicht and
CARRIED.
The Acting City Manager presented and read the title of
Resolution No. 5677: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE FEES, DEPOSITS,
AMOUNTS OF LIABILITY INSURANCE AND SURETY BONDS RELATING TO
STREET IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION, STREET EXCAVATION, AND
SEWERS PER CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1940 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 5602".
In response to questions from Mayor Fasching, the City
Attorney replied that higher levels of liability insurance
coverage have been required of the contractors. These higher
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PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION FOR
BINGO GAMES
(Arcadia Royale
Retirement
Hotel)
(APPROVED)
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levels of coverage have not resulted in prohibitive premium
rates.
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5677 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
None
Councilman Margett
Consideration of an application for a permit to play Bingo
games at Arcadia Royale Retirement Hotel, 607 W. Duarte Road.
The request is to permit recreational Bingo games for the
residents and their guests. The Police, Fire and Building
Departments have no objection to the issuance of the permit.
Beckv Pike, Business License Officer, stated that the Arcadia
Municipal Code allows for any bona fide senior citizen
organization to be issued a permit to hold Bingo games. In
reply to a question from Councilman Harbicht, there is no
charge for a permit if the games are for recreational
purposes; if they are to be fund raisers, a business license
fee is required. In reply to a question from Councilman
Lojeski, the Business License Officer replied that she,
together with a representative from the Police Department,
occasionally check to see that Bingo games are being conducted
according to the terms of the permit. Also, a financial
statement is required when the permit is renewed.
In reply to a question from Mayor Fasching, the Business
License Officer noted that the request is for Bingo games to
be played four times a week; the Municipal Code permits games
to be played only one time a week, Mayor Fasching sees no
reasons why people living in a retirement hotel, as in this
instance, should not be permitted to have Bingo games more
than once a week. The City Attorney replied that the permit
requirement of Bingo games being played only once a week can
be changed by amending the ordinance if Council wishes to do
so.
Mayor Fasching declared the hearing OPEN.
-Ira Ritchie, Administrator, Arcadia Royale Retirement Hotel,
10527 Key West, Temple City, stated, in part, that she was not
aware of the restriction of having Bingo games only once a
week. The Residents' Council at the retirement hotel
requested that the games be held three or four times a week.
Betty Stroman, Resident, Arcadia Royale, 607 W. Duarte Road,
stated that, although she does not play Bingo herself, other
residents enjoy it very much and she hopes Council will
approve their request.
Silvia Klitzner, Resident, Arcadia Royale, 607 W. Duarte Road,
stated that Council should realize that many of the residents
at this hotel are lonely, and some just remain in their rooms
most of the time. They look forward to the Bingo games
because it is a group activity and gives them something to do.
Please allow the games four times a week.
No one else
MOTION by
Ciraulo and
desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on
Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
CARRIED.
Councilman Harbicht saw no reason why these
should be restricted to once a week, and
amendment to this ordinance be initiated,
agreed.
recreational games
suggested that an
, Other Counc c lmen
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PUBLIC HEARING
NUISANCE ABATE-
MENT COSTS
ASSESSMENT TO
PROPERTY
(300 East
Sycamore Av.
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PUBLIC HEARING
URBAN WATER
SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN
(APPROVED)
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It was then MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by
Councilman Lojeski and CARRIED that the request for a Bingo
permit to Arcadia Royale Retirement Hotel for recreational
Bingo games to be conducted in accordance with the Arcadia
Municipal Code regulations be APPROVED.
Staff was DIRECTED to prepare an amendment to the Municipal
Code, separating recreational Bingo games from fund raising
Bingo games, and increasing the allowed frequency of
recreational Bingo.
On June 5, 1992 the City contracted with Interstate Field
Services, Inc. to do general clean up of the property and
fencing of the property at 300 East Sycamore Avenue, Arcadia.
This was done in accordance with Resolution No, 5657
"declaring a public nuisance and ordering the rehabilitation
of real property located at 300 East Sycamore Avenue, Arcadia,
California, owned by Huei Lee (B & S Pacific and North
American Investment)". This was done at the City's expense.
On June 22 a Notice of Equalization of Assessment for General
Property Clean Up was mailed by certified and regular mail to
the owners of said property advising them of this hearing
which was scheduled for the purpose of "correcting, modifying
or confirming" the costs of $875. to clean up said property
and to assess the cost against the property.
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In reply to a question from Councilmember Harbicht regarding
recovery of administrative costs, the City Attorney responded
that amendments have been provided regarding enforcement of
related costs. It is necessary to ascertain whether or not
these were in effect when this property was cleaned up. If
the Code amendment preceded the clean up, the costs will be
added. Councilman Harbicht said that, since the City charges
certain fees, i, e., for appeals to the Planning Commission,
City Council, etc., it is reasonable to recover the costs
involved in staff time. staff trips to the site, Council
public hearings, etc. with regard to public nuisance cases.
Councilman Lojeski noted that the neighbors are very pleased
that this property has been cleaned up. The clean up was a
trememdous job and well worth the $875.00.
The City Attorney noted that he is looking into another
procedure to bring before Council involving enforcement of
civil penalties which will allow the City to recoup all
enforcement costs and, in some cases, preclude the need for
a nuisance problem public hearing.
Mayor Fasching declared the hearing OPEN,
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman Harbicht and
CARRIED.
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It was then MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by
Councilman Lojeski and CARRIED that City Council sitting as
a Board of Equalization, DIRECT the Director of Finance to
send a bill to the property owner for the $875,00' assessment.
Any bills unpaid at the end of thirty (30) days to be referred
to the Director of Finance for collection per Section 9406,5,
9406.6 and/or 9406.9 of the Arcadia Municipal Code.
California Assembly Bill 11 requires each urban water supplier
and public agency to submit an amendment to its Urban Water
Management Plan by adding an Urban Water Shortage Contingency
Plan, The Plan had been submitted to Council previously, and
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5681
(ADOPTED)
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PUBLIC HEARING
WILDERNESS PARK
SECURITY
(Highland HOA)
(CONINUTED TO
AUGUST 4.1992)
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CLASSIFICATIONS
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(Activity
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the Water Division Manager briefly reviewed the primary aims
of the plan.
Mayor Fasching declared the hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and
CARRIED.
The Public Works Director presented and read the title of
Resolution No. 5681: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE URBAN WATER
SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN".
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED that Resolution No. 5681 be and it is
hereby ADOPTED,
A staff report regarding the consideration of entrance fees
and/or increased security for Wilderness Park has been
prepared by the Director of Recreation and presented to
Council. The public hearing is to be CONTINUED TO AUGUST 4,
1992.
The City Attorney stated this is not a legally required public
hearing, however Council can direct that it be noticed if they
wish. This item was brought to Council by the President of the
Home Owners' Association. It is not known whether or not he
is acting on behalf of all the homeowners in that association.
Perhaps the President of the Association should be responsible
for notifying the members about this public hearing. The
Mayor also requested that mention of the public hearing be
made in the local newspaper.
Mayor Fasching declared the hearing OPEN.
Elmer Black, 2236 N. Highland Oaks Drive, stated, in part,
that he is the resident next to the entrance to the park and
he is opposed to construction of a toll booth at that location
and the charging of fees. He does not think that the people
who live in that immediate area and who will be most affected
by these proposals are even aware of these proceedings. He
feels that if there is to be a public hearing, people should
be duly notified by the governmental body holding the hearing.
He does not think there are any significant problems with the
park. Perhaps there are some undesirables, but the problem
could be corrected in a lesser way.
It was the opinion of the Council that all members of the
Highland Oaks Homeowners' Association should be notified of
the August 4, 1992 public hearing and also that there should
be a press release.
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Ciraulo and CARRIED to CONTINUE the public hearing to August
4, 1992.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
At its June 11, 1992 meeting, the Personnel Board reviewed and
approved the proposed specifications for establishment of
part-time job classifications for Activity Leader I and
Activity Leader II in the Recreation Department, and forwarded
its recommendation to the City Council for review and
consideration.
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MINUTE APPROVAL
(June 16,1992)
(APPROVED)
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It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED that the classifications of Activity
Leader I (Class #5033) and Activity Leader II (Class #5032)
be ESTABLISHED in the Recreation Department,
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Richard Wi~htman, 224 E. Floral, Scout Master, was present
with several members of the Boy Scout Troop to observe the
Council proceedings. Mayor Fasching welcomed them.
Sheldon Bull, 1145 Rancho Road, stated, in part, that he is
present to inform the Council of the problems he and his
neighbors are encountering because of the overpopulation of I
peacocks in their area. The birds are noisy, and are a
nuisance; eating the flowers, perching in the trees;
defecating on the lawns and driveways, etc, He contacted his
neighbors by mailing out between 700-800 cards and received
143 responses in favor of doing something about the peacocks,
and a few opposed, He presented the cards to Council. He
requested that the birds be removed and/or returned to the
Arboretum. In response to questions'from Mayor Fasching, the
Assistant to the City Manager stated that he had been informed
that the Arboretum has found a person to relocate the peacocks
because they have an overpopulation problem also. He will
return to Council with a report on the peacock overpopulation
problem and possible solutions,
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT ACENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and
Fasching
ABSENT: Agency Member Margett
On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Ciraulo and
CARRIED, Member Margett was EXCUSED.
On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Harbicht and
CARRIED, the minutes of the meeting of June 16, 1992 were
APPROVED.
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NORTHWEST CORNER As part of the "Northwest Corner Redevelopment Project", the
D 0 \5 () " Z<(6PROJECT (Sale Arcadia Redevelopment Agency purchased the surplus City-owned
Of City Prop. property located at the northwest corner of Second Avenue and
to ARA) Huntington Drive for $187,250, known as old Second Avenue.
(APPROVED)
RESOLUTION
NO. ARA-170
(ADOPTED)
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The Assistant City Manager for Economic Development presented
and read the title of Resolution No. ARA-170: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
AGREEING TO PURCHASE THE 8,177 SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY LOCATED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECOND AVENUE AND HUNTINGTON DRIVE
FOR $187,250 FROM THE CITY OF ARCADIA FOR REDEVELOPMENT
PURPOSES".
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It was MOVED by Member Ciraulo, seconded by Member Harbicht
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No.
ARA-170 be and it is hereby ADOPTED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching'
None
Member Margett
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ARA PROP.PURCH.
(156 E.Santa
Clara - Franco
& 157 E.
I\l1eeler Av. -
,cordova)
(APPROVED)
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NORTHWEST
CORNER SITES
(Marketing
Proposal)
(APPROVED)
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Agency Special Counsel, Janice Miyahira informed Agency staff
that settlement has been reached on the Eminent Domain cases
of Franco and Cordova. Complete compensation to Franco is
$289,654.51, and to Cordova is $266,154,52. Having previously
deposited $212,00 with the Court for Franco, and $210,000 for
Cordova, the Agency currently owes $77,772.51 to Franco, and
$56,374.32 to Cordova.
It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Harbicht
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency
APPROVE the purchase of 156 E, Santa Clara Street (Franco) and
of l57.E. Wheeler Avenue (Cordova); AUTHORIZE a payment of
$77,772.51 to Franco, $56,374.32 to Cordova, and $59,20 to
the Los Angeles Tax Collector; and AUTHORIZE the Acting
Executive Director to execute all necessary documents, subject
to minor revisions by Agency Special and/or General Counsel.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
None
Member Margett
At the Redevelopment Agency Study. Session on June 24, 1992,
the Agency directed staff to prepare and return with draft
Requests for Proposals for both the Southwest Corner Site and
the Northwest Corner Site (Huntington Drive and Second
Avenue). The Agency was particularly interested in reviewing
the proposed desired uses for the properties and any other
development related issues. The respective desired uses and
development constraints are outlined in detail. in staff report
dated July 7, 1992. There are three components in this
report: 1) the Request for Proposals for the Southwest
Corner; 2) the Request for Proposals for the Northwest Corner;
and 3) a Request for Proposal for exclusive listing
(commercial brokerage services) to market the two sites.
Staff pointed out that if the Southwest and Northwest Corner
RFPs and the exclusive listing RFP are acceptable, staff will
forward them to the brokerage firms listed in the July 7, 1992
staff report immediately. However, because of the time needed
for broker reply, staff analysis of proposals, broker
selection, contract execution and broker advertising, staff
does not anticipate wide publicity on the properties until
probably September. If the Agency in the meantime wishes to
advertise the availability of the properties without a broker
commission, staff has set forth in Attachment 4 to the above
mentioned report, an interim marketing program estimated to
cost approximately $4,600. However, if the Agency should be
successful in marketing the sites, it will save the brokerage
fee.
Considerable discussion ensued among the Agency Members as to
the best course to follow to market these two sites. Chairman
Fasching felt the Agency should aggressively market the sites
by sending the Request For Proposal to the brokers, and in the
meantime, staff should market the sites as outlined in
Attachment 4. Member 'Ciraulo agreed. Referring to the
interim marketing plan, Member Harbicht felt that staff
marketing in the publications listed is a long shot and the
Agency may be wasting the $4,600 such marketing will cost.
Referring to the interim marketing plans, he would be in favor
of No. 5 only on this plan to send letters and flyers to the
Agency Developer list at a cost of $290,00.
It was MOVED by Member Ciraulo, seconded by Chairman Fasching
and CARRIED that the Agency AUTHORIZE staff to solicit
proposals from the nine commercial brokers listed in staff
report of July 7, 1992, using the Southwest and Northwest
Corner RFP' s as shown in Attachments Nos. 1 and 2 and the
Exclusive listing RFP of said report,
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ARA CONCEPT
FOR COMM'L
REVITALIZATION
PROG. - DOWN-
TOWN AREA
(APPROVED)
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LANDSCAPING
ALTERNTIVES
ARA-OWNED PROP.
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It was MOVED by Member Ciraulo, seconded by Member Lojeski and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Interim
Marketing Plan estimated to cost $4,600 as contained in
Attachment No.4, July 7, 1992 staff report.
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Ciraulo,
Member Harbicht
Member Margett
Lojeski and Fasching
Consideration of proposed "Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
Concept for a Commercial Revitalization Program in Downtown
Arcadia". The Concept has been modeled in part on the City's
Commercial Rehabilitation Program of 1987, and on successful
programs in other cities. If this Concept is acceptable,
staff will forward copies to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
and the Arcadia Business Association for their review and
comment. Staff will encourage the Arcadia Business
Association to include its membership in the review process.
Chairman Fasching stated that he would like to see this
program move ahead quickly, and proposed that these
organizations develop a task force to sell the program.
Member Harbicht stated that he felt the last program was
actually very successful; more than twenty businesses were
improved. It was not his understanding that there would be
a task force to try to sell the program; he thinks that would
be the wrong way to go. Staff should do this. Chairman
Fasching noted that would involve a great deal of staff time.
He suggested that perhaps there could be a group of six peop; 3
through the Chamber of Commerce who could be provided
brochure or kit, together with the names of the property a:.d
business owners, and the Agency could get this task force to
work in conjunction with the Agency instead of using staff
time. Member Ciraulo did not feel that such a task force
would be qualified to sell such a program, and this would only
prolong the time it would take to start the program. It would
be good to get input from these organizations, but staff
should actually sell the program.
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In response to questions, staff said they env~s~on starting
by mailing or delivering a copy of the proposed concept draft
to property and/or business owners. A transmittal letter
could invite them to come to the Arcadia Business Association
meeting and listen to a staff presentation and to obtain their
comments, input, etc. If that is sufficient, staff will bring
the information back to the Agency. If not, there may have
to be more than one meeting. Funds can be made available to
business owners as well as property owners, of course with the
approval of the property owner. Chairman Fasching feels this I
is getting to be very complicated. Staff noted that the
original program had been very hard to sell the first time
around; it involved a lot of going from door to door to
convince the owners.
It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Harbicht
and CARRIED that staff be DIRECTED to obtain comments on the
proposed "Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Concept for a
Commercial Revitalization Program in Downtown Arcadia" from
the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and the Arcadia Business
Association.
Consideration of alternatives for landscaping the northwest
and southwest corners of Second Avenue/Huntington Drive
intersection and the southwest corner of First Avenue/St,
Joseph Street intersection. On June 2, 1992 the City Council
directed staff to prepare a report regarding cost estimates
for interim landscaping for the subject areas, These
estimates are outlined in staff report dated July 7, 1992.
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ADJOURNMENT
11.
ROLL CALL
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FRIENDS OF THE
LIBRARY & LIONS
CLUB OF ARCADIA
GIFTS TO LIBRARY
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PARK-AND-RIDE
LOT (23 W.
Foothill Blvd.)
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PRELIM. RAIL TRANS.
STUDY - NORTHERN
SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY
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AGREEMENT FOR
CITYLINK SERV.-
FY 1992-1993
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FINAL MAP 50793
(8 Unit Res.
Condominium -
2427-2431 S.
Baldwin Av.)
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Staff's recommendations include: 1) Due to the high cost for
landscaping, that the Agency not improve any of the three
properties with grass or oleander, but continue weed abatement
until their respective sale or disposition, 2) If the Agency
elects to improve any of the three properties, direct staff
to plant oleanders only on the Southwest corner of Second
AvenuejHuntington Drive (estimated cost $11,000 plus
maintenance) due to its high visibility. 3) If the Agency
elects also to improve the Northwest corner of Second
Avenue/Huntington Drive, direct staff to plant oleanders as
stated above (estimated cost $17,000, plus maintenance). 4)
Since any improvements to the Southwest corner of First
AvenuejSt. Joseph Street would be only partial, staff
recommends that no action be taken except to continue ongoing
maintenance. If the Agency elects to improve this site,
direct staff to plant oleanders as stated above (estimated
cost $14,000, plus maintenance),
Agency directed staff to continue the weed abatement efforts.
Other than this, because of the high cost of this proposed
landscaping, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN.
The meeting ADJOURNED to 6:00 p. m" July 21, 1992.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching,
Councilman Hargett
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED acceptance of gift of $15,000 from the Friends of the
Library for the purchase of library equipment, materials and
programs; and gift of $500 from the Lions Club of Arcadia for
the purpose of acquiring materials for use by the hearing
and/or vision impaired. The Librarian will prepare letters
of appreciation to the Friends of the Library and the Lions
Club for the signatures of all the Councilmen.
RECOMMENDED that the City work with Caltrans, LACTC and the
Emmanuel Assembly of God Church and APPROVED the start of a
park-and-ride lot at 23 W. Foothill Blvd.
APPROVED funding an additional $1,333.33 from Proposition A
Local Return Fund reserves to complete the Preliminary Rail
Transit Study for the Northern San Gabriel Valley - San
Bernardino County Transportation Corridor.
APPROVED service agreement with Information for Public
Affairs, Inc. for a subscription to use the Citylink
telecommunications software package for FY 1992-93.
APPROVED Final Hap of Tract No. 50793 for an eight unit
residential condominium project at 2427-2431 S, Baldwin Avenue
filed by Yes Engineering and Technology Corporation on behalf
of the owners, Hsin Hua Tang and Larry Lee, Approval subject
to the condition that before the Final Map is recorded, all
outstanding conditions of approval as outlined in the August
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WORK ACCEPTED
(Annual Trf.
Strip'g &
Pavement Mark'g
- Job No. 518)
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WORK ACCEPTED
(Install.' Trf.
Signal System
.'1'1
Santa Clara St.
& Second Av. -
Job No. 608)
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ACCEPT. OF PUB.
0,' ("t) .,:)(:)IMPROVEMENTS
(Parcel Map.
211B9 - Melanie
Lane)
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DEDICATION R/W
PURPOSES PALM
"<:'-;,1- ~YR. & ROSEMARIE
DR.& CONTROL STRIP
LOT 3 PARCEL
MAP.NO.23064
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COMM'L/INDUST'L
RECYCLING
PROGRAM
PROPOSALS
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13a.
;J1S'v-.:;{.PURCH. & DISPLAY
AMERICAN FLAGS
(APPROVED)
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19, 1991 report from the Public Works Department shall be
complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works.
ACCEPTED project and AUTHORIZED final payment in the amount
of $54,934.23 to Traffic Operations, Inc, contractor for the
subject project. The work consisted of painting traffic
striping and pavement markings on'various streets throughout
the City - Job No. 518, This project was funded from the
1991-92 Public Works Operating Budget, 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.
ACCEPTED project and AUTHORIZED final payment in the amount
of $59,230 to California Electrical Services, contractor for
the subject project. The work consisted of installation of
a complete traffic signal system at the intersection of Santa
Clara Street and Second Avenue - Job No. 608. This project
was funded from 1991-92 Capital Improvement Program (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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ACCEPTED for maintenance all public improvements including
street, sewer and water systems associated with Parcel Map No.
21189, Melanie Lane. Melanie Lane is a cul-de-sac street
located on the south side of Camino Real Avenue just east of
Baldwin Avenue.
ACCEPTED the five feet (5') dedication on Palm Drive for
public right-of-way purposes; the thirty feet (30') dedication
on Rosemarie Drive for public right-of-way purposes; and the
one foot (1') control strip in fee simple shown as Lot 3,
Tentative Parcel Map No. 91-006, Parcel Map No. 23064.
AUTHORIZED staff to enter into an agreement with the City of
Monrovia and/or Brown, Vence and Associates to provide
assistance in retaining a qualified contractor to operate a
commercial/industrial recycling program. This agreement shall
be reviewed as to form by the City Attorney and shall not
exceed $3,800. APPROVED appropriation of $3,800 from the
General Fund Reserve to fund this project.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY
COUNCILMAN BARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN LOJESKI AND
CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
None
Councilman Margett
CITY MANAGER
Mayor Fasching requested that the matter of the purchase and
display of American flags be placed on the agenda for Council
consideration. Staff has prepared an estimate of the costs
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1970
(ADOPTED)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1971
(ADOPTED)
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for the acquisition and the cost to put up and take down the
flags at locations shown in staff report dated July 7, 1992
on specific holidays to be determined by Council,
Councilman Lojeski reminded Council that in 1984 flags were
displayed in the City in honor of the Olympic events. At that
time the brackets for the flags were placed on the poles by
the City's Public Works Department and possibly are still in
place. The hardware had been donated by the Los Angeles
Olympic Committee, The flags were provided by the American
Legion. The brackets were located on poles up and down
Huntington Drive from Fifth Avenue to the race track; and
Baldwin Avenue between Naomi Avenue and Huntington Drive.
Police Chief Johnson stated that when the American Legion
moved they took all the flag holders that were in the center
of Huntington Drive down, and they sold all their flags and
standards. The brackets from the Olympic Committee may still
be in place. Councilman Lojeski would like to see something
done about displaying the flag on certain holidays.
Councilman Harbicht was concerned about the $10,000 cost of
putting the flags up and taking them down again. They will
be put up in the business districts on days when the
businesses will probably be closed, This is a time for belt
tightening. Mayor Fasching thought it would be well worth
the $1600 to put the flags up and take them down each time to
show some spirit in the City. Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo also
liked the idea. He would favor displaying the flag on six or
seven holidays. Council did not think that the Arcadia
Business Association would be able to do this; and that the
City should do it. In reply to questions from Council, the
Public Works Director said that the flags could be stored at
the Public Works yard.
It was then MOVED by Mayor Fasching, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE
this item and DIRECT staff to proceed with the purchase and
installation of American flags on the six holidays which are
starred in staff report dated July 7, 1992 plus Flag Day, and
to reduce cost of installation of brackets where possible by
use of brackets where they exist.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Lojeski and Fasching
Councilman Harbicht
Councilman Margett
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance
No. 1970: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1991
EDITION, WITH CHANGES, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS THERETO, THE
FIRE CODE STANDARDS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE III OF
THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RElATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND
PUBLIC SAFETY".
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Ordinance No. 1970 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
None
Councilman Margett
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance
No. 1971: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 9405 AND 9405.1 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PARKING OR STORING OF
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1972
(ADOPTED)
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14d.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1973
(INTRODUCED)
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14e.
RESOLUTlON
NO. 5678
(ADOPTED)
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14f.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5679
(ADOPTED)
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VEHICLES ON ANY PART OF PROPERTY ZONED FOR COMMERCIAL AND/OR
INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES AND ADDING PARKWAY MAINTENANCE TO PROPERTY
DUTIES (PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS)".
It waS MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Ordinance No. 1971 be and it is hereby ADOPTED
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
None
Councilman Margett
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance
No. 1972: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT 92-004 ADDING SECTIONS 9275.1. 50.1.1,
9275.8,1 AND 9275,8,2 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR INDOOR SWAP MEETS",
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It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Ordinance No, 1972 be and it is he;eby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
None
Councilman Margett
The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1973: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PART 8
OF CHAPTER 2 OF ARTICLE II OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ARCADIA PARKING PLACE COMMISSION TO
ARCADIA PARKING DISTRICT COMMISSION".
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Ordinance No. 1973 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo,
None
Councilman Margett
Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5678: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS
POSITIONS IN MANAGEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-1993".
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED on' roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5678 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo,
None
Councilman Margett
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Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5679: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS
POSITIONS OF GENERAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1992-1993".
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No, 5679 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo,
None
Councilman Margett
Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5685
(ADOPTED)
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CITY CLERK
(Election Prepara-
tions)
16.
HARBICHT O<;"~O -5:"0
(Vaca.nt House II/s P
Next to Paco's
Restaurant on
Foothill Blvd.)
LOJESKI
(Visibility of
Street & Stop
Signs Restored)
CIRAULO ().1::; 0 _ ;', ()
(Flag Pole - flU, ,-'
COIllIll.Ctr.)
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The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No, 5685: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA AGREEING TO SELL THE 8,177 SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECOND AVENUE AND
HUNTINGTON DRIVE FOR $187,250 TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES".
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5685 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski and Fasching
None
Councilman Margett
MATTERS FROM STAFF
The City Clerk reported that she is moving right along with
the preparations for the upcoming election.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilman Harbicht noted that the house which is located next
door to Paco's Restaurant on Foothill is vacant; the back door
is open; there is trash in the front yard, etc. He would like
to see Property Maintenance check this house ~nd see if it is
possible to secure the premises.
Councilman Lojeski said he has received four telephone calls
from people on a side street near Baldwin where City crews went
out and opened up the visibility of the street sign and the
stop sign. They thanked the Public Works Department for this.
Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo inquired about the policy of placing
flag poles at government buildings, He would like to see a
flag pole with a flag at the Community Center.
FASCHING (/I>'(J ~.!.~O Mayor Fasching agreed and thought that, since there are a
(Flag Pole & N,;.!' certain number of events held at the Community Center in the
Flag at Comm. evenings, the flag should be lighted. Staff is directed to
Ctr. Lighted) come back with a report on the costs,
CIRAULO 0 ?3Ci .;>~
(Sr.Serv.Added to
COIllIll.Ctr Monument)
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(World Cup
Soccer Games
Pasadena -
1994)
17.
ADJOURNMENT
(July 21,1992 -
6:00 p.m.)
ATTEST:
Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo Would like to see the name SENIOR
SERVICES added to the monuments at the sides of the Community
Center.
Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo noted that the World Cup Soccer games
are to be held in 1994 at the Rose Bowl. He wondered if there
is anything that can be done in Arcadia to receive some of
that economic impact expected as a result of this event.
Pasadena is looking forward to this. Perhaps some of the
overflow could come to Arcadia hotels, restaurants and mall.
At 10:00 p. m. the meeting ADJOURNED to 6:00 p, m., Tuesday,
July 21, 1992 in the Conference Room of the Council Chamber
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 of properties.
7/7/92