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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK
ROLL CALL
1.
URBAN DESIGN
& DISTRICT
REVITALIZA-
TION WORK-
SHOP
(Michael
Freedman)
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (WORK SESSION)
OCTOBER 27, 1992
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an
Adjourned Regular Meeting (Work Session) on Tuesday, October 27,
1992, at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Hall
Council Chambers.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching
Councilman Harbicht
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojes\d, seconded by Councilman
Margett and CARRIED to EXCUSE the absence of Councilman Harbicht.
Also in attendance:
Planning Commissioners Amato, Daggett,
Hedlund, Huang and Clark.
Steve Copenhaver, Economic Development
Specialist
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WORK SESSION ITEMS
In response to Council's desire to establish a list of priority
projects in the City, Council determined at their October 13,
1992 work session that their first priority would be economic
development. As a result of this, the City Manager developed an
Economic Development Priority outline and schedule. The outline
includes suggestions of what the City Manager thought the
Council/Agency might wish to do over the next several weeks to
address the Economic Development Priority program, such as:
A - Expansion at Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall, which the
Planning Commission is currently addressing at their meeting this
date; and B - Downtown Strategy and Design Considerations, on
which the Council will begin discussion this date. In
consideration of downtown revitalization, nine items were listed
on the outline as: No.1 - Issues - Redevelopment Agency...
where do we go from here; Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program;
Civic Center Refurbishment'; New Police Facility; Huntington Drive
Improvement; Transit Center; Foulger Ford site ... what next?;
Northwest Corner; Southwest Corner. Mr. Michael Freedman had
been invited to attend this work session and address the Council
on the subject of the "Fundamentals of Downtown Revitalization",
No.2 on the outline prepared by the City Manager. This would
be the first of a number of discussions to help the Council and
staff develop Arcadia's plan for proceeding with the Economic
Development Priority program.
Also, scheduled on the outline as No.3., A tour of the
redevelopment area with Dave Powell, the broker of record for the
Northwest and Southwest Corner sites (Huntington Drive and Second
Avenue) .
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No.4. - An Economic Marketplace Perspective to be presented by
Mr. Steve Copenhaver sometime in the month of November.
No.5. Other Considerations.
persons that Council may wish to
matters that should be considered
Priority.
This
hear
with
would incorporate other
from - as well as other
the Economic Development
No. - 6. Develop Arcadia's Plan for proceeding with this
priority.
The City Manager introduced Michael Freedman, one of the owners
of Freedman, Tung and Bottomley, San Francisco, to present the
"Fundamentals of Downtown Revitalization". Before beginning the
presentation, Mr. Freedman responded to Councilman Margett' s
questions ... Mr. Freedman has been brought up-to-date with the
history of the downtown and redevelopment areas and has taken a
tour of the same. He has spoken with staff about these areas and
.eviewed the maps to attain a sense of familiarity with the
subject. Mr. Freedman related that he has not prepared any kind
of recommendation since a thorough investigation of problems,
liabilities and assets must be completed to provide specific
.ecommendations to the Council. His firm is now working with the
cities of Mountain View; Reno; Ames, Iowa; Phoenix, Ventura; and
Pleasanton in the areas of downtown or district revitalization.
Other projects have been completed in the Sacramento area around
the capital; San Jose; Cuperintino; various other projects in
Mountain View; Temecula, Cathedral City; and Yuba City. Their
company process entails working with the community to find out
~hat the citizens want; from conceptuals to detailed concepts of
an area; planning ~ork writing ordinances and design
guidelines; writing specific plans down to the last ~ord;
attendance at all public hearings, etcetera. The design project
begins with community workshops and moves its way through
detailed concepts on through design development, through to
complete packages - all the way down to the nails and screws in
the job. Also, the cost estimates, etcetera. On the planning
side, -they usually take the lead coordinating the ci.culation,
transportation and parking; infrastructure and financing and
economic studies which are connected with a downtown area
project.
Mr. Freedman also stated in part, that he is one of three
principals of his firm. Each principal manages their own
proj ects in collaboration with the other two principals. The
firm is seven years old... they are very narrowly specialized
in downtown and district revitalization; shopping; street design;
commercial district revitalization; mixed use; master plans, and
new towns. Three-fourths of the firm's work is done in downtown
revitalization and 80% of that is for small to medium size cities
in major metropolitan areas similar to Los Angeles.
Mr. Freedman then presented through slides, graphs, and lecture,
the "Fundamentals of Downtown Revitalization", developed by his
firm, to the Council and the Planning Commission.
At the conclusion of the presentation, Council and the audience
expressed their appreciation for this comprehensive
revitalization program. Mayor Fasching then called a three
minute RECESS. The work session RECONVENED at 8:25 p. m.
2.
URGENCY ORD.
NO. 1980
(Karaoke
Entertain-
ment Mora-
torium)
(ADOPTED)
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Consideration of an urgency ordinance to place a moratorium on
Karaoke Studio use and regulatory steps. The October 14, 1992
staff report stated in part, that Karaoke Television (KTV)-is a
relatively new form of entertainment within the City, having its
own unique characteristics, which in some cases includes the use
of private rooms to conduct the entertainment.
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3.
CHRISTMAS
BANNERS
(APPROVED)
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In all of the premises in the City which currently have Karaoke,
customers are allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages or there
is a license authorizing the sale and/or consumption of such
beverages.
At present, there are no Municipal Code provisions to directly
regulate Karaoke Television uses. As background, staff reported
that on October 20, 1991, a shooting took place at the Szechwan
Restaurant on Santa Anita Avenue, which was believed to be gang
related. The Szechwan has Karaoke entertainment. Further, in
August, 1992, three person were killed in a traffic accident at
Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue ... these persons had been
drinking at the Szechwan prior to the collision.
The Police Department has very reliable information that some
Karaoke establishments are violating alcoholic beverage control
laws. The Tokyo Wako Restaurant was recently cited for sales of
alcoholic beverages to a minor. This location also has Karaoke
entertainment. The staff report noted that there are at least
five Karaoke facilities currently operating within the City.
Staff research has shown that other law enforcement agencies who
have dealt with Karaoke entertainment locations have documented
continual problems with alcohol violations, prostitution, gang
congregation and disturbance. It is the recommendation of the
Police Department that municipal code and/or conditional use
permit restrictions be drafted to deal with Karaoke Television
entertainment, and an urgency ordinance adopted placing a
moratorium on the operation of any new Karaoke establishments in
the City. The moratorium will allow time for the police, the
City Attorney, and the Planning Department to study this issue
and prepare possible zoning proposals and related regulatory
provisions regarding use of property for Karaoke.
Following discussion, the Director of Planning presented and read
in full the text of Ordinance No. 1980: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, IMPOSING
A MORATORIUM ON ALL LAND USE AUTHORITY, PERMITS, LICENSES AND
ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS THAT AUTHORIZE KARAOKE AND KARAOKE
TELEVISION AS A PERMITTED OR ANCILLARY USE AND ACTIVITY IN THE
CITY OF ARCADIA; DIRECTING A STUDY; AND DECLARING AN URGENCY
REQUIRING THE MORATORIUM. (4 VOTES REQUIRED)"
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows, that URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 1980 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED and ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Lojeski, Margett and Fasching
None
Councilman Harbicht
Consideration of Mayor Fasching's recommendation to promote the
spirit of the Christmas season by the installation and display
of 150 Christmas banners throughout the City (Continued from
October 20, 1992). The banners will be hung at 92 locations
which are used to hang the American flags, with 58 additional
banners and poles to be mounted as well. The Chamber of Commerce
solicited bids for the project, according to Mayor Fasching.
Five companies responded. The best proposal was submitted by
Foley Advertising and Design, Inc., for a three-year program
whereby they will manufacture the banners and install them each
year, complete with brackets. The banners would be displayed for
approximately one month during the Christmas season; taken down
by Foley; cleaned and stored by them until the next year. The
cost for this three-year program is $32,252. Of this amount,
$8,252 will be raised by donations from the private sector,
leaving a balance of $24,000 to be paid by the City, or $8,000
per year for three years. Mayor Fasching reported the $8,252
would be contributed by the Chino Bank, Santa Anita Race Track,
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CALTRANS
UPDATE
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the Methodist Hospital, Chamber of Commerce, Arcadia Firefighters
Association, Van's, K.B. Construction, Global Travel and several
other businesses in town.
In a discussion of the appropriate motion, the City Attorney
commented that, as previously discussed, if the Council so
desires, some Arcadia Redevelopment Agency funds may be applied
to the City's portion of the cost. These redevelopment funds
would be in proportion to the number of banners to be displayed
in the redevelopment area. Further, this item could be ratified
by the Redevelopment Agency at another meeting when the Agency
is in session.
It was MOVED by Councilman Margett, seconded by Mayor Fasching
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to WAIVE the City
purchasing ordinance and AUTHORIZE the appropriation of City and I
Redevelopment funds in the amount of $24,000, to apply to a three
year contract to Foley Advertising and Design, Inc., for a total
contract cost of $32,252, to provide Christmas banners, subject
to approval by the City Attorney of all contract and required
docwnentation.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Margett and Fasching
Councilman Lojeski (For reasons stated below)
Councilman Harbicht
Councilman Lojeski stated in part that he has a little problem
with the way this project was bid, basically, giving credibility
to an outside agency, the Chamber of Commerce ... he is sure they
did a very fine job but this kind of goes against the City's
typical way of bidding various things like this ... Councilman
Lojeski did not think that this project was appropriate this
particular year because of the economic times we are in.
Mayor Fasching reported that the meeting with Caltrans officials
that he and Councilman Margett and the City Engineer attended was
very cordial and favorable. No definitive answers were received,
however. (This in reference to Caltrans reimbursement to the
City for soundwall construction costs borne by the City.)
Councilmen Lojeski and Margett also met with Caltrans officials
and established an open line of communication which, hopefully,
will produce good results, Councilman Lojeski reported.
ITEMS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilman Loj eski expressed his appreciation for tonight's
workshop in revitalization, stating in part that this is his
ninth year on the Council and he has found this workshop to be
probably the most enlightening experience he has had on this
Council. He is anxious to pursue this revitalization program
further, and go to work. Moreover, he likes the idea of
involving the community in this process this concept is
already in operation now in the committee formed to review the
architect's proposals for the expansion of the City Library.
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Councilman Margett agreed with Councilman Loj eski' s remarks.
Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo asked "What is our next step in this
process ... here do we do from here?" Mayor Fasching expressed
his support for the City Manager and said that he would give a
lot of credit to our new City Manager, who has taken hold of the
vision and those things that this Council wants to do. Mayor
Fasching said he would like to go on record as saying that City
Manger Don Duckworh has done an outstanding job in giving the
Council guidance and putting everything in the right perspective.
The City Manager stated in part that this is a
... "it takes a lot of us working together".
with Michael Freedman tomorrow to ~iscuss some
staff team effort
Staff will meet
of the details of
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this revitalization program. This will be a good growth
experience for some of the staff so that staff can better support
the Gouncil in the direction the Council wants to take. The City
Manager then related some steps to be taken soon such as the
redevelopment area tour with Dave Powell; the presentation of the
economic marketplace by Steve Copenhaver; possibly a meeting with
the Redevelopment Director for the City of Brea, Sue Georgino ...
Brea has gone through a similar kind of a revitalization process.
After these kinds of things are accomplished, then Council can
decide what they feel is comfortable to do. Further, Michael
Freec1man can prepare some recommendations and thoughts in writing
for staff and Council in the meantime, and then Council could
decide the best course of action to take in developing this
economic development priority.
ADJOURNMENT At 9:15 p. m. the Work Session Meeting ADJOURNED to 6:30 p. m.,
Tuesday, November 3, 1992, in the Conference Room of the City
Hall Council Chambers.
ATTEST:
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