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Home My WebLink AboutOCTOBER 20,1992_2 I I UNQ - ~-'O /()02(') <?.? GC 34:0343 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Sept.29,1992) (Oct.6,1992) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY ARCADIA FESTIVAL OF BANDS WEEK ARCADIA RED RIBBON WEEK (Oct. 24 - Nov. 1,1992) M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1992 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 1992 at 7:34 p, m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers. Rev. Pamela Baird, Arcadia Congregational Church City Manager Donald R. Duckworth PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Lojeski, Margett and Fasching Councilmen Ciraulo and Harbicht On MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Margett and CARRIED, Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo and Councilman Harbicht were EXCUSED. On MOTION by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Margett and CARRIED, the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of September 29, 1992, and the adjourned and regular meetings of October 6, 1992 were APPROVED. Councilman Margett was not present at the regular and adjourned meetings of October 6, 1992. It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Margett and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. PRESENTATION Mayor Fasching presented a proclamation to G. Michael Allison, Chairman of the Arcadia Festival of Bands in commemoration of the Arcadia Festival of Bands (formerly the West Arcadia Band Review) which has been in existence for thirty-nine years, and is one of the very few band competitions left in Southern California, and is con~idered to be the finest competition of its kind. Mayor Fasching further proclaimed the month of November 1992 as Arcadia Festival of Bands Month, and encouraged the citizens of Arcadia to support this special event in the community. PRESENTATION Mayor Fasching presented a proclamation to Police Chief Neal Johnson that whereas alcohol and other drug abuse has reached high figures in California and throughout the United States, 10/20/92 1 @,:)IO~.J& ARCADIA FIRE FIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTION FOR DISASTER RELIEF 1. PUBLIC HEARING ISSUANCE & SALE OF CITY OF ARCADIA, CA HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS (Methodist Hospital of Southern California) ChI l>". " /ttr",l (j,,,,,,/ I~'i/€ RESOLUTION NO. 5700 (ADOPTED) 34:0344 Californians for Drug Free Youth, Inc" together with the National Federation of Parents are coordinating with the California Red Ribbon Campaign to encourage drug prevention education and activities in an effort to eliminate the demand for drugs. Mayor Fasching further proclaimed the week of October 24 to November 1, 1992 to be Red Ribbon Week to offer the citizens an opportunity to affirm their commitment to drug-free lifestyles, and to encourage all citizens to participate in drug prevention programs and activities. making a visible statement and commitment to help keep drug-free neighborhoods in which to raise a generation of drug- free youth. Police Chief Johnson outlined some of the crime prevention activities and programs with which Police Department personnel I are involved. Sergeant Sanderson presented red ribbons to the Councilmen. Councilman Lojeski noted instances of the positive statements and positive image that law enforcement agencies can make in the community. He said that he, as a Member of the City Council, is very proud of the Arcadia Police Department, and thanked Chief Johnson for the program he has put together for Red Ribbon Week. PRESENTATION Caotain Ken Marston, Arcadia Fire Department, was present to present a check in the amount of $1,000 on behalf of the Arcadia Fire Fighters' Association for disaster aid, in response to a request from the City Manager to City employees to help the Florida and Hawaii hurricane victims. This contribution was accepted with appreciation. Consideration of issuance and sale of City of Arcadia, California, Hospital Revenue Bonds (Methodist Hospital of Southern California), series 1992. This is the second or third such issue, according to staff. This practice commenced in 1980 pursuant to City Ordinance No. 1700 which recognized specifically that a health institution, such as the Methodist Hospital, is a benefit to the community and offers health care to those in the communi ty. Pursuant to that authori ty, Resolution No. 5700 will authorize the City to proceed with the issuance of such bonds. The City is not liable financially, and does not incur any costs pursuant to the issuance of the bonds. However it does allow the Methodist Hospital to finance improvement for the betterment of the City of Arcadia. and ,refinancing for health facilities. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5700: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS (METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA), SERIES 1992, THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE, LOAN AGREEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH". I Mayor Fasching declared the public hearing OPEN. Steven L. Maler., Bond Counsel, Orrick, Harrington & Sutcliffe, Los Angeles, stated, in part, in reply to a question from Councilman Lojeski, that the City's credit ratings would not be affected in any way by any problems that the Hospital might have. The agreements are specifically structured so that the City is not liable. 10/20/92 2 I I 2. 2a. JOB CLASSIFICA- TIONS (Fire Inspector & Fire Battalion Chief) (APPROVED) ())'!do_IO 2b. COMMUNITY CENTER MISSION STATEMENT (APPROVED) 0").:30 _ ..U') 2c. SISTER CITY COMSN. (Appt.Robert Westfall) (APPROVED) O~J(? - ~-M 3. 34:0345 No one else desiring to be heard, the public hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilman Loj eski, seconded by Councilman Margett and CARRIED. It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5700 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Lojeski, Margett and Fasching None Councilmen Ciraulo and Harbicht BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS In order to properly address the increasingly complex nature of fire inspection, and the enforcement of fire and life safety codes, the Personnel Board recommended that the classification of Fire Inspector be established. This as part of the Personnel Department's ongoing goal to have a comprehensive and current Classification Plan. It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Margett and CARRIED that the establishment of the classifications of Fire Inspector (Class #225) and Fire Battalion Chief (Class #2204) be.APPROVED. Because situations have arisen at the Arcadia Community Center where the age requirement for participation in Senior Citizen services and activities was questioned, a Community Center Mission Statement has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Senior Citizens Commission at their meeting of October 1, 1992. The statement clarifies the fact that scheduled senior services are limited to individuals 50 years of age or over. It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski and CARRIED that Statement be APPROVED. Margett, seconded by Councilman the Community Center Mission It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Margett and CARRIED to APPROVE the appointment of Robert Westfall to the Sister City Commission to fill out the unexpired term of Dennis Lee to June 30, 1996. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Don Fraser, 3700 East Huntington Drive, stated, in part. that he is present to urge approval of Ordinance No. 1979 on tonight's agenda. Approval of this Ordinance will permit the placing of temporary directional signs on the median strips of the main thoroughfllres for the Chamber of Commerce Old Fashioned Country Faire to be held at the County Park on October 30 and 31 and November 1. This is the third year for this event, and the Chamber expects a greater attendance than the 8,000 participants they had last year. These temporary directional signs will be placed on the medians two days prior to the opening of the Faire and will be taken down the day following the closing of the Faire. 10/20/92 3 4. 5. 5a. ROLL CALL 5b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Oct.6,1992) (APPROVED) 5c. DESIGN REVIEW (47 E. Huntington Dr.) (APPROVED) o 6 YO - '-fo 5d. URBAN DESIGN & DISTRICT REVITALIZATION WORKSHOP (Michael Freedman) (APPROVED) t (-rC..:),i_ 34:0346 CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Lojeski, Margett and Fasching Agency Members Ciraulo and Harbicht On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Margett and CARRIED, Members Ciraulo and Harbicht were EXCUSED, On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Margett and CARRIED, the minutes of the meeting of October 6, 1992 were APPROVED, Member Margett was not present at the October 6, 1992 meeting, I Consideration of Design Review at 47 E, Huntington Drive (G, R, Leonard and Company/David Ercolani), The applicant proposes to extensively remodel the exterior of the former Gockley's Stationery Building, The design features and City requirements are outlined in detail in staff report dated October 20, 1992, Considerable discussion ensued among Agency Members with regard to the design features, Chairman Fasching noted that consideration should be given to the fact that approval of the design review is requested, yet the Agency is planning to study the whole downtown area as part of the revitalization program. If approval of the design review is given tonight, it will not include approval of a Participation Agreement until such time as the Downtown Revitalization Program is funded. Gonzalo Romero, Architect, 51 E. Huntington Drive, #A. Arcadia, was present to answer questions, The Agency Members expressed concern about the design of the north side of the building. It was the consensus that the design should be revised to break up the massiveness of one flat wall. There was no problem with the south facing exposure It was MOVED by Member Loj eski, seconded by Member Margett and CARRIED that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency APPROVE the Design Review at 47 E. Huntington Drive (G. R. Leonard and Company/David Ercolani) under the conditions that the project comply with all Zoning and Building Codes, as established or modified by the City; that final approval is subject to compliance with requirements of the City Departments as listed in staff report dated October 20, 1992, and that the Design Review be in effect for one year, as per ARA-126 , Following the priority planning session, the possibility was discussed of having someone like Michael Freedman appear before a joint meeting with the Council/Agency, Planning Commission and staff to share some thoughts about planning efforts in the downtown area, Mr. Freedman was contacted and ~ proposal submitted. - I It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Hargett, ~nd CARRIED that the Agency invite Michael Freedman to conduct ~n Urban Design and District Revitalization workshop at a joint meeting of the Agency/City Council, Planning Commission ~nd staff, and appropriate up to $2,000 in the Redevelopment Fund to cover attendant expenses, and authorize the Executive Director to execute any necessary contracts. 10/20/92 4 I I ~ 5e. ADJOURNMENT 6. 7. 7a. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED (Nov.3.l992) a.,ii'o- i; \, . 7b. SOLICIT BIDS (Installation of SCADA System Job No. 692) (Public Works Water Division) ()"670 - ';"01:) 8. 8a. ORDINANCE NO. 1979 (INTRODUCED) 8b. URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1980 (CONT'D TO OCT.27,L992) 8c. RESOLUTION NO. 5701 (ADOPTED) t;?'iUO- :J.(} 9. 34:034i The meeting adjourned to 5:30 p. m., October 27, 1992, CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED for November 3, 1992 for consideration of a Text Amendment to the City's Plumbing Code. adding water efficient landscape regulations consistent with those mandated by State legislation. APPROVED the specifications for the installation of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System at an estimated cost of $395,000 and AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to solicit bids for the installation. THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIUlAN MARGETT, SECONDED BY COUNCIUlAN LOJESKI, AND CARRIED. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the title of Ordinance No. 1979: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION 4912.5 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ALLOWANCE OF TEMPORARY DIRECTIONAL SIGNS ON CITY PARKWAYS AND MEDIANS". It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Margett and CARRIED, that Ordinance No. 1979 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. Karaoke - Moratorium - Urgency Ordinance No. 1980 continued to October 27, 1992. The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5701: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 156, THE PASSENGER RAIL AND CLEAN AIR BOND ACT". It was MOVED by Councilman Margett. seconded by Councilman Lojeski, and CARRIED that Resolution No. 5701 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. Mayor Fasching noted that if California Proposition 156 does not pass, the future of light rail will be in jeopardy. MATTERS FROM STAFF None 10/20/92 5 10. lOa. CHRISTMAS BANNERS (Cont'd to Oct.27,1992) lOb. "SPIRIT OF MCADIA FESTIVAL" (Cont'd to Oct. 27,1992) CITY CLERK (Bush - Quayle Rally) LOJESKI (Library Board Meeting) 0730.7u /liSP FASCHING (Soundwalls - Mtg. With Caltrans) (Cont'd to Oct.27,1992) LOJESKI (In Memory of Philip Ciraulo) 11. ADJOURNMENT (Oct.27,1992 - 5:30 p.m.) ATTEST: Ju Alford, 'A) 34:0348 MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Consideration of recommendation for the display of Christmas banners. (Continued to October 27, 1992) Consideration of recommendation for City-sponsored "Spirit of Arcadia Festival" - May 1993. (Continued to October 27, 1992) The City Clerk noted that the Councilmembers are invited to speak at a rally for the Bush - Quayle campaign to be held at Arcadia Park, 11:00 a. m. - 2:00 p, m., Saturday, October 24, 1992. Several organizations are involved in this. She will have more information for Council when it is available. I Councilman Lojeski updated Council regarding his recent meeting with the Library Board. Although there was not a quorum. the members were polled regarding suggestions of those to be added to the Committee for the selection of the Library expansion architect. The result was that the Library should be represented by Kent Ross, Librarian; Janet Sporleder, Assistant Librarian; and Jo Ann Scott, Member of the Library Board. Planning Commissioner Bob Daggett will also be available to help with recommendations. They hope to decide on two to five applicants to be interviewed by the committee. The committee plans to bring recommendations to Council the first week in December. Mayor Fasching noted that he attended a meeting, together with Councilman Margett and Public Works Director Lopez, with Caltrans officials in an effort to determine where the City might stand with regard to soundwall funding by Caltrans. Since Mayor Pro tern Ciraulo and Councilman Harbicht are not present this evening, this matter will also be discussed at the October 27, 1992 meeting. Councilman Lojeski noted that the only information he has is that late this afternoon Councilman Ciraulo's father passed away. Although he has no other information, he feels that it would be appropriate to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Councilman Ciraulo's father, Philip Ciraulo. More information will be available at a later time. At 8:20 p. m. the meeting ADJOURNED to 5:30 p. October 27. 1992. in the Conference Room of Chamber to conduct -'the business of the Redevelopment Agency. and any CLOSED SESSION discuss personnel, litigation and evaluation 0 I m. I Tuesday, the Council Counc il and necessary to properties. 10/20/92 6 /j