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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 22,1992_2 1 1 0110_ !.-o O'7~.;l, "J.. ""c 34:0308 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 1. la. O~!) 0 .10 JOB MODIFICATIONS CLERICAL SERIES CLASSIFICATION (Secretary, Typist Clerk III, Typist Clerk, II & Typi,st Clerk I) (APPROVED) lb. FIRE DEPT. CLASSIFICATIONS lc. CJ:; !2. 0 - If) ESTABLISH JOB CLASSIFICATION (Data Process- ing Supervisor) (APPROVED) MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1992 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting on Tuesday September 22, 1992 at 7:40 p. m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers. Bishop James Corrigan, Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day- Saints Councilmember Robert Margett PRESENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching Councilmember Harbicht ABSENT: On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo and CARRIED, Councilmember Harbicht was EXCUSED. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Council- member Lojeski and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS At its September 10, 1992 meeting, the Personnel Board reviewed and approved the proposed modifications to the classifications of Secretary (Class #0316), Typist Clerk III (Class 1034), Typist Clerk II (Class #0234), and Typist Clerk I (Class #6032). The September 11, 1992 staff report details the requirements of each clerical position. Withdrawn At its September 10, 1992 meeting, the Personnel Board reviewed and approved the proposed specifications for establishment of position of Data Processing Supervisor (Class #1068). The September 22, 1992 staff report details the requirements of the Data Processing Supervisor position. 1 9/22/92 2. 01';-0 _oS 0 lJ'-/IJ.--f;!J NSF' 34:0309 It was KOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the modification of classifications of Secretary (Class #0316), Typist Clerk III (Class #1034), Typist Clerk II (Class #0234), and Typist Clerk I (Class #0632); and APPROVE the establishment of classification of Data Processing Supervisor (Class #1068). AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo. Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None Councilmember Harbicht NOES: ABSENT: AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1 Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, stated. in part, that she is present to ask the City Council to seriously:consider the statement she had made in the voter information pamphlet against Measure B, which was narrowly defeated last week by Arcadia voters. She also called attention to her letter to the Council dated September 16, 1992, in which she requests that the City share or loan funds to the Arcadia School District for the repair of the schools. She feels that"her argument presents a creative and realistic solution to the problem of financing the repair of the local schools. She inquired what, if any. legal barriers may exist to financial aid being given by the City to the School District. The City Attorney stated there are not necessarily legal barriers, but there are several serious legal issues that would have to be resolved, and a legal opinion rendered to make sure that any action by the City would be appropriate. This would involve careful legal analysis by legal counsel for the School Board, for the City, and perhaps for certain financial institutions, depending on the specifics of any proposal. In reply to Mrs. Hofer's question, Mayor Fasching responded that the City and the School District have developed a working relationship. The problems of the schools have been discussed, and the City Council has been supportive of the school bond issue which was on the ballot in the recent election. The Council is concerned with what it can do by cooperating with the School District. However, although the City handles taxpayers' money, it is not certain whether or not the City has the right to allocate that money to the schools. This has not been a practice that has been utilized in the past. Mrs. Hofer continued that she had been disappointed to see that Measure A, City Charter revision, had been approved by the voters at last week's election. This, in spite of the fact that three former Arcadia councilmen, two of whom were former mayors, had presented arguments against it. It is her opinion that the City Charter should be revised, and that a Charter Revision Commission should be appointed by Council for this task. She would like to volunteer to be appointed to such a Commission. 1 .. Also, she noted that a movie is being made on Monte Verde Drive and Poloma Drive. There are a number of trailers and trucks parked on these street, causing traffic congestion. Vince Folev, 320 Cambridge Drive, stated, in part, that he is present to make a few points about the proposed peacock management program to be considered tonight. He would like to call Council's attention to the fact that he has an oak tree on his property that is dirty; messy, and is a source of noise because the peafowl live in it. And yet this Council saw fit several months ago -- and rightfully so -- to pass an ordinance severely limiting his rights with regard to his oak 2 9/22/92 1 I 0</10 - </0 NSP o <f(()-yO NSP 34:0310 tree on his property. Council was right in doing this because the oaks are indigenous to Arcadia; they are endangered; and it was right to make sure that the oak trees are not indiscriminately destroyed. Mr. Foley went on to draw an analogy to the peafowl and the indigenous Arcadia oak tree, and the right of both to exist and be protected in their natural habitat. In reference to the September 22, 1992 staff report, Mr. Foley stated that this report says that staff has met with an ornithologist from the zoo, officials from animal control and with vocal supporters and opponents of the original proposal. The most vocal opponents of the ordinance are Melody Wall and himself. No member of City staff has contacted himself or Melody Wall. He would like to find out who the supporters were that staff met with. The last statement in the report is an option for the City Council not to consider a peafowl management program. He thinks that is the soundest advice he has heard. " Melodv Wall, 451 Harvard Drive, stated, in part, that she is troubled with the manner this issue has been handled. She res~arched the matter for two months, presented Council with a J3 page outline which included documentation from qualified peafowl experts, and delivered a 12 page presentation at the September 1, 1992 Council meeting. The subsequent discussion largely ignored the material she had presented. Subjects concerning irreversible damage to the peafowl population resulting from rash techniques of control were totally overlooked. Expert advice on how to determine the peafowl population were rejected. A count in which she participated resulted in a total of 126 peafowl; yet population numbers of 500-600 peafowl, based purely on speculation from unknown sources, were constantly tossed about. She is disturbed that actual facts are ignored in order to support the agenda of a minority. The staff report prepared for this meeting appears to have as many holes in it as the original, especially with regard to roof damage. After reading the report. she failed to see any conscientious effort to obtain facts, but rather an insistence on reverting back to previously dismissed proposals, i. e. egg collection and trapping. She would remind Council that there is a precedent for a lawsuit against the City based on the Palos Verdes experience where they attempted to trap peafowl before satisfying the California Environmental Quality Act requirement. Attorney Michael Williams, who bought the lawsuit against Palos Verdes. has been contacted, and his cooperation has been assured were the City of Arcadia to pursue action along these lines. The Council's efforts to satisfy everyone are just not possible. They have to either leave the peafowl alone or advocate interference. All research clearly shows that this situation is handled best if the Council takes a laissez-faire stance. If exaggerated claims of a few residents dictate action on the Council's part, something is wrong. Regardless of what action Council takes, it will set a precedent for future action. All proposals insinuate that Arcadia is designating the peafowl as a problem. To protect the peafowl now and in the future, it is requested that the City Council take no action of any kind. They do not want the City Council to designate the peafowl as the enemy. Mayor Fasching thanked Mrs. Wall for her remarks, her professionalism and all she has done to bring information about the peafowl to the Council. He mentioned that staff does the best they can to furnish Council with the information they can gather, but they are not experts in the area of peafowl control. Staff supplied this report at Council's request. Geor2e Scott, 836 San Simeon, stated, in part, that he has lived at that address for over 40 years. He heard on a news broadcast this evening that there is a rat infestation in Simi 3 9/22/92 V~<;'O - 60 N5P eJ <;'5" D- b 0 rJ5P 34:0311 Valley. The County does not have money to take care of it. It seems rather absurd that Arcadia should be worrying about peacocks when the County can't even take care of the rats in Simi Valley. He remembers as a boy seeing signs on Foothill Blvd. which read "peacock crossing". Everyone was proud that Arcadia was home to the peacocks. About thirty years ago. one person in the area complained about the peacocks, and a survey was taken. The survey showed that nine out of ten residents were enthusiastic about the peacocks and wanted them left alone. The one of ten was not enthusiastic about them. but didn't particularly want them removed. One person he interviewed stated that he had willingly paid a higher price for his house because the peacocks were present since he and his family enjoyed them. So, residents need not be concerned about their property values being adversely affected. He has learned that peacocks can easily be controlled by spraying them with water from a jet nozzle. He feels that Council should seriously consider how the City's money is being spent in these times before they get too involved in this ,matter. Miriam Moehner, 311 North Fourth Avenue, stated, in part, that she is present to present a petition to the City Council, signed by residents living along the 210 Freeway, Santa Anita Avenue to the City boundary of Fifth Avenue. These residents feel chere is nothing to justify financing the construction of soundwalls with general obligation bonds. revenue bonds. or special assessments. They are against the use of special benefit assessment financing. They are strongly against imposing a lien on these residential properties that will receive a so-called special benefit from che proposed soundwalls. They are also strongly against the assessments under the Improvement Act of 1911. No sound wall will ever restore the true value of these properties. These residents will always carry this loss. They have sacrificed peace and quiet and the use of their own outdoors, while the City of Arcadia has benefited greatly from increased business opportunities and revenues. Every resident benefits from the use of Route 210. Arcadia is already on the Caltrans' sound wall priority list for soundwalls. Allowing the residents to be assessed will not guarantee that the soundwall will be constructed one day sooner. They have waited 27 years for action to be taken. They implore the State of California Caltrans Department and the City of Arcadia to take action now toward construction and completion of the soundwall from Santa Anita to the Arcadia City boundary at Fifth Avenue without resorting to bonds or special assessments to Arcadia residents. I Mayor Fasching noted that there is to be a study session on soundwall construction on the 29th of September. Ed Zarah, 1051 Catalpa Road, stated, in part, that, in vie'- of the upcoming study session on soundwalls. he might enlighten Council because he lives right behind a newly constructed soundwall for which he campaigned about for ma~y years, which was completed about two or three weeks ago. On~ effect of the soundwall is that the harshness of the noise has been greatly reduced. This is probably because the vehicl" wheels and the engines are low enough so that when a 12 - 14 foot soundwall is constructed. that sort of noise is reduced. Of course, this does not help in the case of large trucks. When he is in his backyard he notices that there is quite a difference between what the noise is now and what it used to be. It is his understanding that Caltrans does not think it is cost effective to construct a soundwall at a cost of from 1 to 1.8 million dollars a mile unless it can reduce the noise level at least five decibels on the logarithmic scale. There is a considerable difference in lifestyle before and after the soundwall construction. I 4 9/22/92 I 1 OtflO_Vi(J NS.? 0<110. </0 3. 4. 4a. ROLL CALL 4b. COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION PROGRAM (Downtown Area) (HELD OVER TO WORK SESSION) OG50-o,,- 34:0312 Judv Morez, Shelter Manager, Los Angeles County Animal Control, 4275 North Elton, Baldwin Park was present to answer any questions Councilmembers may have in connection with the proposed peafowl control program. Michael Cunnin~ham, Ornithologist, Associate Curator of Birds, Los Angeles Zoo, was present to answer any questions Councilmembers may have in connection with the proposed peafowl control program. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: Agency Members Ciraulo, Loj eski, Margett and Fasching ABSENT: Agency Member Harbicht On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Ciraulo and CARRIED, Member Harbicht was EXCUSED. A staff report was presented to the Agency summar1z1ng the Agency-funded Commercial Revitalization Program. It is basically broken into four parts: 1) Architectural Design Service; 2) Sign Replacement Rebate; 3) Facade Improvement Rebate; and 4) General Property Improvement Rebate. Staff reported that, based upon the very good response received from the merchants in the downtown area, there appear to be approximately twenty merchants who are interested in the program. Given the input the Agency has from them. a review of other programs in the scate, and discussions with architects and other business people, staff believes that it can reasonably accomplish approximacely $175,000 worth of improvements this year. If the program is approved by the Agency, staff requests that approval be granted to staff to solicit an architect. In reply to a question from Member Lojeski. staff responded that this project is to be on a pilot basis. If it is successful, staff will return to the Agency with a request for additional funding. If very successful, possibly the boundaries could be extended; at present the program is focused on the downtown area. Due to the fact that the project will be funded by redevelopment tax increment. it will be restricted to the downtown redevelopment project area, which means that the target area can be expanded because that is much smaller than the project area as a whole. However, the program can not be expanded to West Arcadia or South Arcadia. An outline was given of the material which will be requested from an architect. The"Agency requires an architect who is very experienced with commercial rehabilitation. and very familiar with City of Arcadia planning. building, zoning, fire regulations and requirements. Also, he should be familiar with community problems that may be faced in the downtown area. It should be a successful business that has been functioning for a matter of years, and has the capacity to handle the administrative, financial and legal responsibilities of this program. The architect will utilize the existing general plan, zoning ordinance and redevelopment plan as guidelines and basis for evaluation of proposals from the business people. If the Agency desires more in the area of design standards, this can be added later. 5 9/22/92 4c. ADJOllRNMENT 5. 6. 6a. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED (Oct.6,1992) '/\'- 6b. v'> 6 O-lGo FINAL MAP 51282 (8 Lot Single Family Sub- division - 2433, 2501 & 2505 S. Santa Anita Av.) 6c. AGREEMENT CITY & U. S. FOREST SERVo - FIRE PROTECT' N MUTUAL AID /0 (0 .3{) 34:0313 In response to a question from Member Margett, staff responded. that the program architect will represent the City. Staff then explained the procedure from selection of the architect to completion of a proj ect and the signing off thereof. Further, the maximum to be paid to the architect for a given project will be $3.000. If an owner wants to spend more, he will not be reimbursed by the Agency. Chairman Fasching felt the main concern here is the area on Huntington Drive between Santa Anita Avenue and Second Avenue. He is concerned with this program and is supportive of it. However, without maximum participation, there may be areas which are not improved upon which the Agency has spent a great deal of money so the improvement will be uneven. Chairman Fasching is concerned about this point, and would like to consider means to achieve maximum cooperation of the merchants I and owners. In his opinion, more homework needs to be done with this program to ensure its success. Considerable discussion ensued among the Members with regard, to the objectives and problems and what can be done to secure the maximum commitment to the program. Member Lojeski'felt that any improvement would be positive, even if it involved a single building. This would be a means to assist the small business owner to improve his image on the street. Member Ciraulo agreed that he did not think this program was designed to be a master overlay program; it was designed to help an individual merchant improve his building facade, put up an awning, etc. There was also considerable discussion with staff with regard to the merchants and property owners with whom staff has been or plans to be in contact. Chairman Fasching would like to see a list of all of the property owners, how many there are;' how many have been personally contacted to discuss the situation; how many actually know all the ramifications of the program and the money the Agency is willing to spend. It was the consensus of the Agency that the Program be held over for a Work Session discussion. The meeting ADJOURNED to 6:00 p. m., September 29, 1992. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED for October 6, 1992 for consideration of an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of MP 92-004, for a proposed 3-unit project at 21-23 El Dorado (Jubany Architecture, appellant), I APPROVED Final Map of Tract No. 51282 for an eight lot single- family subdivision at 2433. 2501 and 2505 South Santa Anita Avenue filed by Citrus State Development Company (owner of the site). Approval subject to the condition that before the Final Map is recorded, all outstanding conditions of approval shall be complied with. APPROVED Revised Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement between the City and the United States Forest Service. This Agreement supersedes and cancels the Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement entered into on November 8, 1974 between the City and the Forest Service. The Revised' Agreement will be 6 9/22/92 1 1 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g. 6h. WORK ACCEPTED (Improvmen's at NE Corner of Sunset Blvd. & Michillinda Av.- Job No. 522) 0((10 -';-0 6i. "SENIOR SERVICES" SIGN AT COMMUNITY CENTER INSTALLAT- ION o 730-.M> 6d. EQUIP.PURCIl. (One Dump Truck - Water Div.) (APPROVED) 0:>'10 -.;; () '. 34:0314 reviewed annually by the Forest Service and the City and is in effect until terminated by mutual agreement or upon thirty days written notice from either party to the other, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by Congress to permit the Forest Service to carry out its part of the Agreement. Considered separately (see below) Considered separately (see page 8) Considered separately (see page 8) Considered separately (see page 9) ACCEPTED project and AUTHORIZED final payment in" the amount of $23.500.00 to be made to the contractor, Thomas Equipment Rental in accordance with the contract documents. The work consisted of improvements to the northeast corner of Sunset Blvd. and Michillinda Avenue - Job No. 522. Ten percent (10%) retention payment becomes due and payable 35 days after ..the recordation of City Council acceptance, and will only be released by the Director of Public Works on completion of all corrections of record. AUTHORIZED the installation of the wording "Senior Services" to the two entrance signs at the Community Center by Bravo Sign and Design; APPROPRIATED $1,950 from the Capital Outlay Fund for construction, inspection, contingencies, and tax for the casting of the additional letters and installation of same. THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS 6a, 6b, 6c, 6h, and 6i WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM CIRAULO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None Councilmember Harbicht NOES: ABSENT: Consideration of the report and staff recommendation for the purchase of two dump trucks for the Public Works Service Division and the Water Division, from Downey Ford in the total amount of $67,388.72. Funds for this purchase are available in the Equipment Replacement Fund and the Water Equipment Replacement Fund. Considerable discussion ensued among the Councilmembers and the Public Works Director with regard to postponement of the purchase of these two dump trucks in view of the current revenue uncertainties. It was the consensus of Council that approval be granted for the purchase of one truck; purchase of the second truck to be postponed for one year. It was then MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AWARD contract in the amount of $37,919.86 to Downey Ford for the purchase of one dump truck for the Water Division. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski. Margett and Fasching None Councilmember Harbicht NOES: ABSENT: 7 9/22/92 6e. EQUIP.PURCH. (Street Sweeper - Pub. Works) (CONTINUED FOR 6 MONTHS) 0.3 '-10 ."~O 6f. EQUIP'. PURCH. (Melter/Appli- cator Crack Filler - Pub. Works) (APPROVED) <03 --fa --So 6g. EQUIP.PURCH. (Truck Mounted Highway Striper - Pub.Works) (APPROVED) 0.3 <{O-..3o 6j. SOLICIT BIDS (Flag Pole Con:;;t'n at Community Center) (APPROVED) o 73d -~") 34:0315 Consideration of the report and staff recommendation for the purchase of a street sweeper from Nixon-Egli Equipment Company in the amount of $97,916.81. Considerable discussion ensued among the Councilmembers and the Public Works Director with regard to postponement of the purchase of the street sweeper in view of the current revenue uncertainties. Staff pointed out that the street sweeper has over 100,000 miles on it and that it is twenty years old. It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Mayor Fasching and CARRIED that the request for the purchase of a street sweeper be returned to Council for consideration in six months AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None Councilmember Harbicht 1 NOES: ABSENT Consideration of the report and staff recommendation for the purchase of a trailer mounted 200 gallon melter/applicator crack filler for the Public Works Service Division. Funds are available in the Equipment Replacement Fund. Considerable discussion ensued among the Councilmembers and the Public Works Director with regard to postponement of the purchase of the melter/applicator crack filler in view of the current revenue uncertainties. It was then MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED to AWARD contract in the amount of $20,432.19 to Seal All Marketing, Inc. for the purchase of a trailer mounted 200-gallon melter/applicator crack filled for the Public Works Service Division. Funds are available in the Equipment Replacement Fund. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None Councilmember Harbicht NOES: ABSENT: Consideration of the staff report and recommendation for purchase of a truck mounted highway striper for the Public Works Service Division. Funds are available in the Equipment Replacement Fund. Considerable discussion ensued among the Councilmembers and the Public Works Director with regard to postponement of the purchase of the highway striper in view of the current revenue uncertainties. It was then MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows 1 to AWARD the contract in the amount $91.974.68 to Morton International for the purchase of a truck mounted highway striper for the Public Works Service Division. Funds are available in the Equipment Replacement Fund. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski and Margett Mayor Fasching Councilmember Harbicht On September 1, 1992 the City Council directed staff to submit a report and recommendation for Council's consideration regarding the installation of a flag pole at the Community Center. The total estimated cost for construction, engineering, inspection, and contingencies is $5,280. A discussion ensued among Councilmembers with regard to the 8 9/22/92 1 1 6k. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ,(Re- construction Alley S. of Htg.Dr. bet. First Av. " Santa Anita Av. - Job No. 530) (APPROVED) 0'7020 -IS" 61. 0110 - 'IS- COUNCIL/MANAGER PRIORITY PLAN- NING SESSION " SECURE SERVo OF FACILITATOR (APPROVED) 7. 7a. PEAFOWL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (RESIDENTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM APPROVED) o <fIO - <If:) 34:0316 location of the flag pole at the Community Center, and the possibility of City crews installing xhe footings. Mayor Fasching would like to see the flag pole placed in the planter area between the porte cochere and Recreation Office. It was then MOVED by Councilmember Margett. seconded by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to solicit three informal bids for the construction of a flag pole (including footings and lighting) at the Community Center in accordance with Municipal Code Sections 2843, 2843.1 and 2843.2; and to APPROPRIATE $5,280 from the Capital Outlay Fund for construction. engineering, inspection, and contingencies for the installation of the flag pole. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None Councilmember Harbicht NOES: ABSENT: On June 25, 1992 the City of Arcadia received authorization from the Community Development Block Grant Commission to proceed with the implementation of the subject CDBG project consisting of removal of deteriorated asphalt concrete -,and alley gutter; construction of aggregate base, new asphalt concrete, and alley gutter. Sufficient funds in the amount of $83,475 are available in the 1992-93 CDBG funds to cover the cost of construction, engineering, inspection, and contingencies. The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED that plans and specifications for reconstruction of alley south of Huntington Drive between First Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue - CDBG Project No. D-926l9; Job No. 530 be APPROVED; and that the City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to advertise for bids. It was MOVED by Mayor' Fasching, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED that Council AUTHORIZE a Council/Manager priority planning session; APPROPRIATE up to $3,000 from the General Fund Reserves for services as facilitator of Bill Lewis, who will be responsible for planning session arrangements; and AUTHORIZE the City Manager to execute any necessary contract. CITY MANAGER At its September I, 1992 meeting" the City Council requested staff to obtain input from professionals in the field of ornithology in relation to a possible peafowl management program. On several occasions throughout the summer, the City Council has considered the issue of the growing number of peafowl throughout the northern section of Arcadia, and the problems which these birds can cause. At its August 8, 1992 meeting, the Council considered a population control program. The Council expressed an interest in bringing the proposal before the public at a hearing on September I, 1992. The public hearing over the peafowl population control program was lengthy with testimony both supporting and opposing such a program. Michael Cunningham, Ornithologist, Associate Curator of Birds, Los Angeles Zoo, replied in response to questions from Councilmembers, that there is no reason that peafowl in different areas should be more docile or more aggressive than 9 9/22/92 34:0317 others. This behavior would be on an individual basis -- possibly more aggressive behavior would be exhibited by a' young male who might be trying to establish territory within a territory of other male peafowl. He would find it very hard to believe that the entire group which moved north would be aggressive while the others are not. Peafowl like to roost in the taller trees; however they also nest on the ground. The nesting area will move if the bird is disturbed, and it will very likely not return. If the birds are unwanted on a property, spraying them with a jet nozzle on a hose will cause them to leave, and they probably will not return. Also a dog on the property is effective. It is possible the birds might peck at the asphalt shingles just as they would peck on the ground. Life expectancy is approximately thirty years. Natural predators in the foothill area would be coyotes, raccoons, and dogs. Although a peahen might lay up to 30 eggs in a season, probably no more than 5 chicks would hatch and survive. Councilmember Lojeski noted that he appreciated the input from those who spoke on this matter, the staff work and the expertise that has come to light. He proposes to establish a management program, but only from the standpoint of education, i. e. the City Newsletter, cable access television, etc. There may be individuals who do not know that the simple use of a high power nozzle on a hose will cause the peafowl to leave the property. He is not favor of doing anything other than education; leave the birds as they are. He would like to mention that this Council has received a great deal of input and information on this question and has carefully considered such input. Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo agreed with Councilmember Lojeski. The City should stay out of this matter. He does not support the idea of a peafowl management program by the City other than by means of education. Councilmember Margett also agreed with Councilmember Lojeski, and will support the suggestion of education about the peafowl. However, he would like to consider some means of helping those honeowners who have been damaged -- if it is determined that they truly have been damaged -- possibly with the assistance of Animal Control. Mayor Fasching also agreed with Councilmember Loj eski. He feels that the peacocks belong in Arcadia and will always be in Arcadia. There is helpful information here about what individuals can do if they don't like peacocks on their property. He would like to see an educational brochure of some kind developed which could be inserted in the City Newsletter and/or inserted in the envelopes which are sent out with the water bills. He will support a motion to that effect. It would MOVED by Councilmember Loj eski, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo that no peafowl management program will be established, other than an educational program via the City Newsletter and an educational brochure. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None Councilmember Harbicht NOES: ABSENT: Mayor Fasching suggested that Mrs. Wall might help prepare the educational brochure about the peafowl. Vince Folev, 320 Cambridge Drive, stated, in part, that he has made presentations before the Los Angeles City Council. This is the first time he has appeared before this Council. The Los Angeles Councilmembers get up and walk around and completely ignore the speakers. He would ,like to commend this 10 9/22/92 1 1 1 1 8. CLOSED SESSION o /f() - yQ 8a. ORDINANCE NO. 1978 (INTRODUCED) Og3o _ em 8b. RESOLUTION NO. 5695 (ADOPTED) Of30-S,-f;) 8c. RESOLUTION NO. 5696 (ADOPTED) O"g 30.~ " ELECTION CERTIFIED 1030- Iv 34:0318 Council. Through the long drawn out meeting last time, every member of the Council was polite and attentive. The citizens of Arcadia should know that they are truly blessed to have a City Council that cares about them. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney announced that, "Council will be going into a closed session at the conclusion of this meeting, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to discuss the existing claim of R. Loghavi". The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 1978: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6429.3.4 REGARDING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY PERMITTED TAXICABS AND REPEALING ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6429.3.5 REGARDING CANCELLATION OF INSURANC~. It was MOVED by Councilmember Margett, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1978 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski. Margett and-, Fasching None Councilmember Harbicht NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5695: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT RECORDS. It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5695 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski. Margett and Fasching None Councilmember Harbicht NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5696: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FUNDING OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE NORTHERN SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR". It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5696 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None Councilmember Harbicht NOES: ABSENT: The City Clerk's Certification of the canvass of election returns for the September 15, 1992 Special Municipal Election Consolidated with the Arcadia Unified School Bond Election reported the following results: MEASURE A - Amendments to the City Charter - 25,340 registered voters' 6,195 ballots cast - 24.4\ AYES: 3,634 - 61.1\ NOES: 2,310 - 38.9\ Passed by majority vote. 11 9/22/92 3d. RESOLUTION NO. 5697 (ADOPTED) /030-"1'0 9. CITY MANAGER (City Council Work Sessions) Ottlt) - 1&6 NS? CITY ATTORNEY (Methodist Hospital Presentation) 10. O/:;.O~ ~-c LOJESKI (Resignation of Dennis Lee From Sister City Comsn.) ... f--' , ,,.,... v ~..:.. -~..,.."v (Council Support of Frank Forbes in November 3, 1992 Election) 34:0319 MEASURE B - School District $27,407,000 Bond Issue - 25,995 registered voters - 6,335 ballots cast - 24.4% AYES: '4,158 - 65.9% NOES: 2,153 - 34.1% Lacking a 2/3rd majority vote, the bond issue failed to pass. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5697: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY AND WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE 15th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1992, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA" . 1 It was MOVED by Councilmember Loj eski, seconded by Councilmember Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote -as follows that Resolution No 5697 be and it is hereby ADOPTED: AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None Councilmember Harbicht NOES: ABSENT: MATTERS FROM STAFF City Manager Don Duckworth distributed a memorandum and recommendation to the Councilmembers that they initiate City Council work sessions on Tuesdays beginning at 6:00 p.m., alternating with the regular Council meetings. which are held on the first and third Tuesdays. He suggested that such work sessions would give Council and staff opportunity to go through items of business that appear on the agenda in greater depth, and with greater involvement in discussion before the necessity of making a decision in some kind of time frame. A lot of issues then can be dealt with' in more depth. Considerable discussion ensued among Councilmembers concerning a time which would be convenient to everyone. Mayor Fasching would like to see the sessions held at a time when staff members are available to be called to the meeting, if necessary. He suggested 8: 30 a.m. Friday mornings. A decision as to the day and time of the work sessions will be made at a later date. The City Attorney noted that, based on the presentation by the Methodist Hospital tonight. he is assuming that he has direction from the Council to take some preliminary steps necessary to cooperate to bring pertinent material back to Council. Mayor Fasching affirmed the City Attorney's assumption. I MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Councilmember Lojeski noted a letter of resignation from Dennis Lee from the Sister City Commission because he moved from the City. Councilmember Lojeski suggested that Council formally accept Mr. Lee's resignation with regret, and that staff be directed to- take steps for an appropriate presentation to Mr. Lee. Councilmember Lojeski inquired of Councilmembers if they wished to endorse the candidacy of Frank Forbes on the ballot for the November 3, 1992 election as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water 12 9/22/92 1 1 LOJESKI (cont'd) (CoDlpensation to City of School Board Election Costs) /030 -"10 FASCHING (Hunt.ington Drive Rehabilitation) OGCO.OJ. (Formation of Citizen CODllllittee Re. Council Telecasting & Public Access Channel) 0'5:10 - .:.":.-0 ("Spirit of Arcadia" CODllllittee) OV~:1- 40 HARGETT (In Memory of George Frederick Pink) 34:0320 District. Mayor Fasching replied that if Mr. Lopez and Mr. Davidson support Mr. Forbes, he will also, but he would like to see the other names on the ballot. Mr. Forbes is a local resident and former City employee. Mr. Lopez will return to Council with a resolution of endorsement. Councilmember Lojeski inquired with regard to the School District bond issue if the School District will compensate the City for election costs. The City Attorney responded that the City has entered into a reimbursement agreement with the School District which was unanimously approved by the City Council. He will provide copies of this Agreement. Even though the bond issue did not proceed, this is still a contractual obligation that the School District has to meet by February I, 1993. Specific costs are enumerated in the contract, and the Finance Director and the City Clerk will be compiling those costs. Mayor Fasching inquired about the Huntington Drive rehabilitation which was on a recent agenda, and was' postponed in view of the Revitalization Program. The Public Works Director responded that the Arcadia Business Association had requested a presentation regarding the concept. One of. the biggest concepts involved with rehabilitating Huntington Drive is that of performing the work at night to avoid traffic problems. Mayor Fasching felt that the City should proceed with this program. The Public Works Director referred to preliminary plans; there are decisions still to be made, i.e.. if in-and-out curbs are wanted. etc. Councilmember Margett felt that the repair of Huntington Drive should be looked at as part of a package in relation to the Revitalization Program. Mayor Fasching agreed, but said it does need work soon. Mayor Fasching noted in view of the future cablecasting of Council meetings, and the use of a public access channel. he has been talking to people who have experience with this in regard to a citizen committee. Karen Towner used to be involved in Ventura with regard to their public access televising. He also talked with a man who just completed a City course in cablecasting who said he would be happy be a part of such a committee. Mayor Fasching would like to see a committee formed in the next four or six months to give Council some insight and suggestions about telecasting. The City Attorney stated that action can not be taken this evening on this matter because it is not on the agenda. Mayor Fasching noted that a committee is in place which has proposed a social gathering in the infield at the Santa Anita Race track for some Sunday in May. This event is to be entitled, "The Spirit of Arcadia", and the objective is to bring together in a festival setting all the ethnic groups in the City. It is planned to have food booths, displays of crafts, etc.; the highlight to be a grand parade. This to bring together the whole community at one time on a Sunday afternoon. At this point this is not a City sponsored event; but that is a possibility. "I would like to adjourn the meeting in memory of George Frederick Pink. He was one of the principals. one of the owners of Pink Transfer. He passed away September 15, 1992. He was a long-time resident of Arcadia. He operated a very successful moving business in Pasadena. He was involved in many activities within his church at Holy Angels, and was certainly well known in the community for his sense of humor and his community spirit. Services were held at Holy Angels Church on September 21. 1992. He is survived by his wife. Dorothy; four children; his father, George who is into his nineties; one brother; and one sister," 13 9/22/92 FASCHING (In Memory of William L. Lowe) 11. ADJOURNMENT (Sept. 29,1992 6:00 p.m.) ATTEST: 34:0321 "I would also like to adjourn the meeting tonight in memory of William L. Lowe, who was the former Water Field Superintendent in the Public Works Department Water Division. Bill passed away on September 8. 1992. Bill joined the City of Arcadia in' February of 1957 as a Service Man in the Water Department Warehouse Division. He was promoted to Service Man II in 1959, and Service Man III in 1960. After six years, he became a Water Foreman, and three years after that. a Senior Water Foreman. In 1970 he was promoted to Construction and Maintenance Supervisor, and in 1976 to the position of Water Field Superintendent when the Water Department became the Water Division in the Public Works Department. Bill stayed in this position until his retirement in November of 1989. Bill was born in Gilmore, Pennsylvania on June 4, 1930. He is survived by his wife. Doris; and one son. Lanny. Services were held at Douglass and Zook Mortuary in Monrovia on September 19, 1992". 1 The meeting ADJOURNED to a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and ADJOURNED at 10:45 p. m. to 6:00 p. m.. September 29,1992 in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers for a joint study session with the Planning Commission, and to conduct the business of the Council and Redevelopment Agency, and _.any CLOSED SESSION necessary to discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation of properties. ,"~o1. ~~) 1 14 9/22/92