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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 1992
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 1992 at 7:35 p. m. in the
Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers.
President Melvyn Reeves, Arcadia Stake, Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
Councilman Dennis A. Lojeski
PRESENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Fasching. Lojeski
and Fasching
None
ABSENT:
MINUTE On MOTION by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman
APPROVAL Lojeski and CARRIED, the minutes of the October 10, 1992 Work
(Oct.lO,1992)Session were APPROVED; the minutes of the October l3, 1992 Work
(Oct.l3,l992)Session were APPROVED as corrected; and the minutes of the
(Oct.20,1992)October 20, 1992 Adjourned and Regular Meetings were APPROVED.
(APPROVED) Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo and Councilman Harbicht were not present
at the October 20, 1992 meetings.
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
AMERICAN
EDUCATION
WEEK
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SISTER
CITY COMSN.
(Robert
Westfall)
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PUBLIC
HEARING
STORED/
IMPOUNDED
VEHICLES
SERV.CHG.
(APPROVED)
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It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski. seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Ciraulo, and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by
title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Fasching read a proclamation proclaiming the week of
November 15 21, 1992 as American Education Week and to
encourage the citizens to recognize the importance of education
to the community and to the nation. The proclamation was
presented to Mr. Gary Southworth.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to incoming Sister
City Commissioner, Robert Westfall. Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo
presented Mr. Westfall his credentials, a City pin, and welcomed
him to the City family.
Consideration of establish1ng a service charge for the release
of stored or impounded vehicles. Each year the Police Department
impounds and/or stores approximately 800 vehicles. These
vehicles are stored for many reasons, as set forth in the October
12, 1992 staff report. The Chief of Police suggested that
Council adopt a service charge for the release of impounded and
stored vehicles. The imposition of this fee will alIow for
partial cost recovery when a person reclaims his vehicle. In
general, the necessity for police personnel to store the vehicle
is the result of the improper, and/or unlawful conduct of the
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5698
(ADOPTED)
2.
PUBLIC
HEARING
TEXT. AMEND.
PLUMBING
CODE
(Wtr.
Efficient
Landscape
Ord.)
(TO BE
REI. TO
COUNCIL)
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owner or operator of the vehicle. The storage, processing and
later release of the vehicle is a significant imposition upon the
time and resources of the Department. Persons would be exempt
from release fees in those instances where they have been
victimized. The fee amount is recommended to be $30. This fee
is independent of, and in addition to, the fees charged by the
contract towing agency and is strictly intended to be user
directed.
In reply to a question from Councilman Loj eski, Police Chief
Johnson said that the $30 fee would generate approximately
$20,OOO/year. The Police Department tried to keep the fee on
the low side; recommendation for a higher fee may be appropriate
in the future.
Mayor Fasching declared the hearing OPEN.
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No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman Harbicht and CARRIED.
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No.
5698: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SERVICE CHARGE FOR RELEASE OF STORED
OR IMPOUNDED VEHICLES".
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vo~e as follows that Resolution
No. 5698 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Consideration of a text amendment to the City's Plumbing Code,
adding a water efficient landscape ordinance. As a result of the
State's water shortage, in 1990 the State adopted Assembly Bill
325 which directed the State Department of Water Resources to
develop a model water efficient landscape ordinance. A model
ordinance was drafted by a committee representing builders,
government interests, and landscape professionals. The State
model ordinance will automatically go into effect on January 1,
1993 in all jurisdictions that do not adopt their own local
ordinance. Any local ordinance must be consistent with the
State's requirements. A draft of a City ordinance, which has
been amended slightly from the State's model ordinance, has been
prepared by staff. The regulations will apply to all public
agency projects, all new and rehabilitated landscaping for
private developments that require plumbing permit for any
irrigation system, and developer installed landscaping for new
single family and new multiple family projects. The regulations
do not apply to homeowner provided landscaping at single family
and multiple family projects and any landscape project with a
total landscape area of less than 2500 square feet. In order to
provide the required plan checking and auditing, the City will
have to have the plans. and subsequent audits performed by
qualified private consultants.
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In response to a question from Councilman Harbicht, staff replied
that the State mandated ordinance will become law in Arcadia in
the event that Arcadia does not pass an ordinance. Staff has
added wording which has to do with the mechanism for collection
of fees, and description of the manner in which plans would be
handled by the City when submitted for review.
Councilman Harbicht commented that such an ordinance will place
a tremendous burden on the builder, developer or homeowner who
has to comply with these landscaping regulations. The
regulations are so complicated that they will require the
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services of a professional consultant to help with the
calculations, etc. He feels this ordinance was passed as a
result of a temporary water shortage, but will have far-reaching
and long lasting consequences, as well as be the cause of great
expense. He wondered if there might be some means of writing
this ordinance so that it would be less onerous to the residents.
Mayor Fasching declared the hearing OPEN.
Tom Crosbv, 601 South Old Ranch Road, stated, in part, that he
is present to voice the same concerns that Councilman Harbicht
mentioned. Namely, that a large percentage of the homeowners as
well as developers, in the City would be affected by this
proposed ordinance since any landscaping, irrigation or sprinkler
system installation on any property with a total landscape area
of 2500 square feet or more would requir~ compliance with such
regulations. He suggested that the penalty phase might be
addressed in an effort to ease the hardship for the homeowners.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Mayor pro tem Ciraulo
and CARRIED.
After considerable discussion among the Council, it was the
consensus to direct staff to return to Council with an ordinance
which would comply with the State mandated rules, but which would
endeavor to make these regulations l~ss onerous, particularly for
the homeowners, and to be as least burdensome as possible.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
CONSENT ITEMS
4a.
PUBLIC PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED for November l7, 1992 for consideration
HEARING of Zone Change 92-002 to rezone an 8.2 acre portion of Santa
SCHEDULED Anita Race Track Parcel No. 949 from R-l (Single-Family
(Nov.17,l992) Residential zone) and S-l (Special Use) to C-2D (General
().rfi~. PO Commercial Zone with a Design Overlay). The applicants are
proposing to expand and renovate the existing Santa Anita Fashion
Park Mall at 400 E. Baldwin Avenue. The rezoning would allow the
use of a portion of the existing race track parking lot for
expanded mall parking (The Hahn Company and Santa Anita Realty
Ent., owners/developers of the site).
4b.
PUBLIC
HEARING
SCHEDULED
(Nov.11,1992)
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4c.
WILDERNESS
PARK
INCREASED
SECURITY
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4d.
CONTRACT
AWARD
(Nature Ctr.
Roofing -
Wilderness
Park)
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PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED for November l7, 1992 for consideration
of Text Amendment 92-005 to City Ordinance No. l425 and
Resolution No. 4l85, to revise the current boundaries where mall
buildings are permitted to be located on the site. This text
amendment is required to allow development of a new Nordstrom's
building (The Hahn Company and Santa Anita Realty Ent.,
owners/developers of the site).
APPROVED Management Plan (Exhibit A), Revised Rules (Exhibit B).
and Policies for Wilderness Park (Exhibit C) set forth in staff
report dated November 3, 1992. $9,000 to be ALLOCATED to the
Recreation Nature Account from the unappropriated reserve in the
general fund, in order to accomplish the security increases as
outlined.
AWARDED contract for the roofing of the Nature Center at
Wilderness Park to Temple Roofing Company in the amount of
$8,950.00. This to include removal and disposal of the old
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4e.
SANTA ANITA
CLASSIC
ANNUAL
5-10K
RUN &
ROLLERBLADE
RACE
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5.
5a.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1979
(ADOPTED)
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5b.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5703
(ADOPTED)
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roofing material. and purchase of the new roofing materials (Cal-
Shake) at a discount. $11,000.00 to be APPROPRIATED from the
unreserved fund balance of the Park and Recreation Facility Fund.
Councilman Lojeski stated in regard to this item that, since the
contractor is donating free delivery of the materials and free
labor to install the new roof as a good will gesture to the City,
that a thank you response from the Council would be appropriate.
APPROVED Santa Anita Spring Classic l4th Anniversary 5K-lOK Run
and Rollerblade Race to be held Sunday, December 13, 1992. The
$1,664.00 estimated cost of policing the event will be borne by
the Boy Scouts of America, San Gabriel Valley Council, and no
costs to the City are anticipated. Insurance binders naming the
City of Arcadia, its officials and employees in the amount of one
million dollars have been arranged.
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THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMAN
LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HARBICHT AND CARRIED.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance No.
1979: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COu,NCIL 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 Margett, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Ciraulo. and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1979 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
Mayor Fasching expressed concern as to whether there is to be a
limit to the number of signs that could be placed on the medians
at anyone time, as well as control of the content of the signs.
The City Attorney responded that the placing of the signs, as
well as the numbers and the content, would be controlled by the
permit process. The ordinance itself states that the issuance
of the permit is subject to reasonable conditions. In the event
these controls are not sufficient, staff will return to Council
with an amended ordinance. Councilman Harbicht noted that permits
will be issued only to non-profit organizations on a once-a-year
basis.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No.
5703: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION OF
THE PUENTE HILLS LANDFILL AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MATERIALS
RECOVERY AND RAIL LOADING FACILITY, WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
WASfE DIVERSION OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS LANDFILL CAPACITY".
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It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follow that Resolution
No. 5703 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
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5c.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5702
(ADOPTED)
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MARGETT
(Ad hoc
Committee
Wilderness
Park
Increased
Security)
FASCHING
(In Memory
of Don
Geddes)
CIRAULO
(In Memory
of Philip
J. Ciraulo)
8.
ADJOURNMENT
(Nov.10,1992
5:30 p.m.)
ATTEST:
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The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No.
5702: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR 1992-93 BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821"
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5702 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilman Margett suggested that congratulations should be in
order for the ad hoc committee that worked out the details of the
increased security at Wilderness Park. The cost for increased
securi ty is being accomplished at less than that originally
projected. He feels this has been an efficient and cooperative
approach to government, and he would like to see this concept
continued in the future.
"Alderman Don Geddes, Councilman from our Sister City, Newcastle,
Australia, died October 24, 1992 of a heart attack. He had
undergone surgery nine weeks ago for stomach cancer, and had
appeared to be recovering well. Don Geddes was the longest
serving member of the Newcastle City Council, having served since
1977, and one of the region's best known individuals. He was an
outstanding citizen who loved his community, and enjoyed the
Sister City relationship with Arcadia. Among many other duties,
he served as Controller of the Newcastle State Emergency Service,
and took a leading role in the recovery following the 1989
earthquake. Don was an RAF Reserve Wing Commander. Judge
Advocate and Defense Force Magistrate and President of the
Newcastle Football League. He is survived by his wife, Maria and
four children."
"Mr. Mayor, I would also like to adjourn the meeting in memory
of Philip J. Ciraulo. Philip Ciraulo was born on April 19, 1911
in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. and passed away on October 20, 1992.
He was past President of the Sons of Italy in America, Fourth
Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, and President Emeritus
of the Press and Radio Commission for the Grand Lodge of the Sons
of Italy in America. He is survived by his wife, Silvia; two
sons, Mayor Pro tem Joe Ciraulo, and Samuel Ciraulo; two
brothers; two sisters; five grandchildren; and nine great
grandchildren. The vigil services were held on Sunday, October
25 and the funeral was held on Monday, October 26, both at Holy
Angels Church in Arcadia."
At 8:35 p. m., the meeting ADJOURNED to 5:30 p. m., Tuesday,
November 10, 1992 in the Conference Room of the Council Chamber
to conduct the business of the Council and Redevelopment Agency,
and any CLOSED SESSION necessary to discuss personnel, litigation
and evaluation of properties.
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