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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
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Nov.lO,1992)
(Nov.17,1992)
ORD, & RES.
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TRI-COUNTY
CHAMPIONS -
ARCADIA
ALL STARS -
GIRLS SOCCER
TEAM
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PUBLIC HEARING
KARAOKE AND
KARAOKE
TELEVISION
MORATORIUM
(APPROVED)
URGENCY
ORDINANCE
NO. 1983
(ADOPTED)
M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 1992
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in
a regular meeting at 7:30 p. m., Tuesday, December 1, 1992
in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chambers.
Rev. Dr. James Dallas, Church of The Good Shepherd
City Manager, Donald R. Duckworth
PRESENT:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margettand
Fasching
None
ABSENT:
On MOTION by Councilman Loj eski, seconded by Councilman Margett
and CARRIED, the minutes of the Work Session of November 10,
1992 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 17, 1992
were APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem
Ciraulo and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be
read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Fasching introduced the Arcadia Girls 2 Allstars Soccer
team and their coaches. The girls on this team are the Tri-
County Champions - - Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside
Counties, Winning this championship has been no small
accomplishment, and the Council is proud of them. The Mayor's
Certificate of Commendation in recognition and appreciation
of outstanding achievement was presented to each member of the
teams and their coaches.
Consideration of an extension of the moratorium imposed by
the Urgency Ordinance No. 1980 adopted October 27, 1992, which
imposed 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.
The Planning Director presented for introduction and adoption
and read in its entirety Ordinance No. 1983: "AN INTERIM
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, IMPOSING A TEMPORARY 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
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A STUDY; AND DECLARING AN URGENCY REQUIRING THE MORATORIUM OF
10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS (4 VOTES REQUIRED)".
Mayor Fasching declared the public hearing OPEN,
Doris Fer~uson, 1161 W, Duarte Road, owner of the 100 to 1
Club, stated, in part, that she has had karaoke in her club
for some time and has had no problems connected with it. She
has never found the need to hire a security guard. The
karaoke has been very successful. Her customers enjoy it and
it is a lot of fun. It sounds to her as if karaoke is being
penalized instead of the problem. The City Attorney noted
that Mrs. Ferguson's club will not be affected by this interim
ordinance because she had the karaoke in her club before the
introduction of the ordinance. If the urgency ordinance is
adopted tonight, a study will be conducted, and a new City
ordinance will be introduced at a later date, The Mayor noted
that there have been problems in this City and other cities.
The interim ordinance will give the Council and staff the time
necessary to analyze the whole situation.
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John Wu, 35 East Alta Street, stated, in part, that he is
present to make a recommendation following a meeting of the
Chinese Association. They understand the problems the City
is endeavoring to solve with regard to the karaoke clubs. One
of the recommendations is that private rooms not be made
available at karaoke clubs. Another recommendation is that
alcohol be banned, One of the reasons Arcadia has seen an
increase in the number of permit requests for karaoke clubs
is because many of the surrounding cities do not allow alcohol
at the karaoke clubs. In some instances, the karaoke clubs
have been attracting the wrong kind of people, many of them
coming to Arcadia from other nearby cities.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman Lojeski
and CARRIED,
In reply to a question from Councilman Margett, the City
Attorney said that karaoke use at a private party or by a
private social club would not be banned specifically by this
interim moratorium ordinance, However, such entertainment
events are controlled by the Business License Officer and,
therefore, a permit for this type of entertainment would have
to be obtained from that office and it could be denied under
this ordinance, The real concern here is to control the
regular business type of operation, Councilman Margett asked
Council to consider allowing a one-time request for karaoke
entertainment on an individual basis which would be approved
by the Business License Officer, This ordinance is written
with a strong prohibition against any entertainment license
or permits and would include such parties at the Elks Club,
Women's Club, Arcadia House, etc. This can be amended if
Council so desires, At the present time the prohibition is
very inclusive, In reply to a question from Councilman 1
Harbicht, the City Attorney responded tha~ the permit
requirement does not apply to events held in private
residences. Also, a permit may be required if there will be
dancing, but if there is no dancing involved, a permit may
not be necessary. Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo thought the ordinance
as written is pretty inclusive and covers the points Council
is concerned abouc. He would like to see it remain as it is.
Councilman Margett noted that many of the Asian organizations
have their own karaoke and screens that they bring to various
locations. He has seen them at the Community Center. His
question is whether this should be excluded; and his feeling
would be to exclude them. Mayor Fasching noted that ~he
reason the ordinance was written was to control the commercial
applications of karaoke; not to establish another permit level
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JOB CLASS.
POLICE DEPT.
(Bldg. Maint.
Worker, Com-
munications
Tech., Park'g
Control Spec-
ialist, Police
Clerk, Cross-
ing Guard &
Police Cadet)
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ASSISTANCE
YOUTH BASEBALL
LEAGUES
FACILITIES
IMPROVEMENT
(APPROVED)
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to force anyone who happened to be planning a party to have
to get such a permit. He feels this restriction should be
limited to commercial establishments. Councilman Margett
agreed, but pointed out that this ordinance includes all
organizations.
The City Attorney noted that Council may want to exclude from
the ordinance non. commercial type entertainment permit
reques ts which are reques ted on an occas ional bas is, The
addition of this exclusionary language will give the Licensing
Officer the discretion she needs to apply this ordinance in
the manner desired by the Council.
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Margett and CARRIED to insert exclusionary language in
Ordinance 1983 with regard to non-commercial type
entertainment for which a permit is requested on an occasional
basis.
It was then MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by
Councilman Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
that Interim Urgency Ordinance No, 1983 be and it is hereby
INTRODUCED and ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loj eski. Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman
Margett and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to approve
the "Report of the City Council Regarding Interim Ordinance
Declaring a Moratorium with Regard to Karaoke Activity"
AYES: Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht. Lojeski. Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
At its November 12, 1992 meeting, the Personnel Board reviewed
and approved the proposed revisions of Police Department
classifications of Building Maintenance Worker (Class #2126),
Communications Technician (Class #2180), Parking Control
Specialist (Class #2123), and Police Clerk (Class #2124), and
establishment of the classification of Crossing Guard (Class
#2183) and Police Cadet (Class #2181), The November 13, 1992
staff report details the requirements of each position.
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman
Harbicht and CARRIED to APPROVE the revision of Police
Department classifications of Building Maintenance Worker
(Class #2126), Communications Technician (Class #2180),
Parking Control Specialist (Class #2123), and Police Clerk
(Class #2124), and to APPROVE the establishment of the
classifications of Crossing Guard (Class #2183) and Police
Cadet (Class #2181).
Funds have been budgeted in the 1992-93 Capital Budget to be
used for the maintenance and improvement of facilities used
by local baseball leagues. The leagues have agreed to
purchase all needed materials and provide all necessary labor
and equipment tn complete the various projects. All proofs
of purchase wil_ be made available to the City, The requests
by the local youth baseball leagues for funds and the
renovations to be made are outlined in detail in staff report
dated December 1, 1992. The requests and recommendations
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5b.
MINUTE APPROVAL
(Oct. 20,1992)
(APPROVED)
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ARA FY 1991-92
RPT. TO STATE
DEPT. HCD
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were reviewed by the Recreation and Parks Commission which
recommended that the proposals be forwarded to the City
Council for approval.
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tern
Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the
requests for financial assistance by the local youth baseball
leagues be APPROVED and that staff be DIRECTED to distribute
funds as outlined in staff report dated December 1, 1992.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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Lael Collins, 409 J Fairview Avenue, stated, in part, that she
is inviting Mayor Fasching and the City Council, as well as
the concerned people in the audience tonight, to attend the
School Board public hearing to'be held Tuesday, December 8,
1992 at 7: 30 p. m. at the Holly Avenue School Auditorium.
This meeting concerns the possible reconfiguration of the
schools, It is now proposed to take the sixth grade out of
the elementary and move it up to the middle school -- sixth,
seventh and eighth grades in the middle school; eliminate the
junior high school and bring the freshmen to the high school,
Many of the parents are concerned about bringing the fourteen
year olds into this new environment because there are certain
problems here in the Arcadia schools. She would like to see
the seventh, eighth and ninth grades stay in the junior high
school. A lot of parents do not want their sixth graders in
with the seventh and eighth graders. If it is decided to do
this, it will mean a lot of changes, The parents would like
to see more communication between the City and the School
Board. She suggested a liaison person who could work between
the two groups.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
Agency Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett
and Fasching
None
ABSENT:
On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Ciraulo and
CARRIED, the minutes of the meeting of October 20, 1992 were
APPROVED. Member Harbicht ABSTAINED since he was not present
at the October 20, 1992 meeting,
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California Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section
33080) requires that all redevelopment agencies file an annual
fiscal and activity report with the California Department of
Housing and Community Development within six months of the end
of the fiscal year. This report to be approved by the City
Council prior to transmittal to the State Department of
Housing and Community Development.
It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Harbicht
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency FY 1991-92 Report to the State Department
of Housing and Community Development be APPROVED, and
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ADJOURNMENT
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LIBRARY
PROJECT
SELECTION
COMMITTEE
(Charles
Walton
Associates,
AlA, Inc.)
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presented to
authorization
Department of
the Arcadia City Council for approval and
to transmit the report to the California
Housing and Community Development.
In response to questions from Member Margett, the Assistant
Manager for Economic Development reviewed California Assembly
Bill AB265 which requires that Redevelopment Agencies set
aside 20% of their annual tax increment into a Housing Fund
for low and moderate income housing. AB265 permits the Agency
to make findings that it is not able to set aside all or part
of the 20% into the Low/Moderate Income Housing Fund if
existing Redevelopment Agency obligations, projects, programs
or activities in any fiscal year prior to FY 1996-97 do not
permit such. Every year a deficit is accruing in this Housing
Fund. This will end in 1996 when the Agency will no longer
be able to defer these funds and will have to set aside the
20% and, in addition, make an effort to repay the deficit.
The present obligation is approximately $2,218,000 owned to
the Low/Moderate Housing Fund; by 1996 it is estimated to be
approximately $4,000,000. The Agency has adopted an interim
financing plan which is required by law whereby the Agency
contemplates setting aside 25% per cent of the annual tax
increment. The additional 5% will make up the deficit of
roughly $4,000,000 by the end of the project which is 2026.
That is the interim financing plan; the final plan will be
outlined and brought to the Agency in 1996-97. By 1996 the
law requires that 20% of annual tax increment be set aside for
low/moderate income housing, in addition to making up the
deficit. Member Margett requested that the City Manager take
this low/moderate income housing requirement into
consideration with regard to the Downtown Revitalization
Program now under way,
In reply to a question from Chairman Fasching, the Assistant
City Manager for Economic Development replied that during the
budget crisis in Sacramento, the State legislature put forth
proposals to take money from the low/moderate income fund and
direct it to education. The final plan now takes roughly 16%
of the 1990-91 tax increment fund and puts the money into an
education fund.
Staff also explained that the property at the Southwest Corner
of First Avenue and St. Joseph Street was acquired by the
Agency as a potential site for the light rail trans1t station.
In the event the property should not be needed for this
purpose, it will be used for redevelopment purposes at some
future date.
AYES:
Members Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The meeting ADJOURNED to 6:30 p. m., December 15, 1992.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
DIRECTED staff to proceed with the preparation of the
Agreement with the architectural firm of Charles Walton
Associates AlA, Inc., for architectural services for the
library project at a proposed fee of $275,000,
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DESIG'N AGENT
UNDER DISASTER
ASSIST. ACT
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CONTRACT AWARD
(1992-93 Tree
Maint.
Program -
Job No.537)
7d. OJ70..3o
CONTRACT AWARD
(Installation
of SCADA
System -
Job No. 692)
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CLOSED
SESSION
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8a.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1981
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Considerable discussion ensued among the Councilmen concerning
the results of the Library Project Architect Selection
Committee meeting on November 18, 1992, the presentations of
the three architectural firms, and the selection of the firm
of Charles Walton Associates as the one to recommend to the
City Council for this project, The Planning Director stated
that the plan is to go out to bid by December 1993 and
actually have the project under construction by late February
1994, and completed by February 1995. The architect has looked
at the draft of the proposed agreement and staff hopes to have
an agreement on the next Council agenda.
APPROVED "Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution",
designating an authorized representative to execute documents
necessary to obtain financial assistance under the Emergency
Assistance Act of 1988.
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AWARDED contract in the amount of $48,263,00 to Golden Bear
Arborist, Inc., for the 1992-93 tree maintenance program on
various streets. Job No. 537; WAIVED any informalities in the
bid or bidding process, and AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a contract in a form approved by the City
Attorney.
AWARDED contract in the amount of $261,300 to Eidemiller
Electric, Inc., for the installation of Supervisory Control
And Data Acquisition (SCADA) System - Job No. 692; WAIVED any
informalities in the bid or bidding process, and AUTHORIZED
the Mayor and City to execute a contract in a form approved
by the City Attorney.
APPROVED Arcadia Redevelopment Agency FY 1991-92 report to the
State Department of Housing and Community Development and
AUTHORIZED and DIRECTED staff to submit the report to the HCD.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY
COUNCIlliAN LOJESKI, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM CIRAULO AND
CARRIED.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney announced, that "Council will be going into
a CLOSED SESSION purSUAnt to Government Code Section 54956.9
to discuss worker's compensation case of Kranz vs. Arcadia,
and also pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, possibly,
to discuss a personnel matter".
The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1981: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE Z-92-002 REZONING AN 8.2 ACRE
PORTION OF SANTA ANITA RACE TRACK PARCEL NO. 949 AT 385 WEST
HUNTINGTON DRIVE FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY) AND Sol (SPECIAL
USE) TO C-2D (GENERAL COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY)".
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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. 1981 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED,
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Lojeski, Margett and
Fasching
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8b.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1982
(INTRODUCED)
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8c.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5705
(ADOPTED)
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8d.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5706
(ADOPTED)
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(Ralphs
Market -
16 E. Live
Oak - CUP
Re. Width
of Alley)
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ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented for introduction and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1982: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT 92-005 AMENDING SECTION 1.2,
OF CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 1425 AND THE EXHIBIT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 4185, TO REVISE THE CURRENT BOUNDARIES WHERE
MALL BUILDINGS ARE PERMITTED TO BE LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH
BALDWIN AVENUE".
It was MOVED by Councilman Lojeski, seconded by Councilman
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Ordinance No. 1982 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5705: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 013 TO AGREEMENT
NO, 07 - 5131 TO ENCUMBER FEDERAL AID FUNDS FOR PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING FOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION ON HOLLY AVENUE FROM
CAMPUS DRIVE TO LIVE OAK AVENUE, JOB NO. 666, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SUCH RESOLUTION",
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Ciraulo, seconded by Councilman
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5705 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmen Ciraulo, Harbicht, Loj eski, Margett and
Fasching
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5706: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY'S CONTINUING
PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANSPORTATION
COALITION" ,
It was MOVED by Councilman Harbicht, seconded by Councilman
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5607 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 inquired about the revision to Conditional
Use Permit 90-019 for the new Ralphs Supermarket at 16 E. Live
Oak Avenue, This CUP reduces the alley access width from
twenty feet to fifteen feet. Staff replied that this
alleyway has been utilized for many years by the general
public and small businesses to the east of the market.
Originally, Ralphs planned to close the alley to this traffic
to give more room to trucks parked at their loading docks off
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(Significant
Actions Re.
Arcadia
Fashion
Park)
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(Trucks
Parked at
NW Corner
Redevelop.
Property)
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Functional
and Efficient
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the alley. However, now the alley access width will be
reduced from twenty feet to fifteen feet which will allow
room for the trucks in the loading dock area. Also, the
parking lot is to be reconfigured and landscaping will be
added. Councilman Margett inquired of the City Attorney if
Ralphs market could legally close the alley as they had
originally planned to do. For many years people have been
crossing the Ralphs parking lot to gain access to the alley.
Although the parking lot is their property, it has been used
as an access to the alley for a number of years, The City
Attorney responded that the question would be determined in
the courts, There could very well be a ruling that this
access should continue to be available for public use as an
easement as it has been for a long time. However, under the
existing CUP which provides for access to the alley, the
situation seems to be settled to the satisfaction of all
parties.
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Councilman Harbicht commented that often a good portion of
the meetings are frequently taken up with matters that are
relatively unimportant, while more important matters pass by
almost unnoticed, He would like to note that Ordinances No.
1981 and 1982, which were introduced this evening and will be
on the agenda for final adoption at the next meeting, are
probably two of the most significant things that have
happened in the last several months, if not the last several
years to this Council. This is paving the way for Nordstroms
to come into the mall. This will probably help ensure the
economic health of this City. The introduction of these two
ordinances took about two minutes, When the mall was
originally proposed, there were meeting, after meeting, after
meeting, and it even required a vote of the residents, This
has been quite a contrast. He feels this is a significant
action.
Mayor Pro tern Ciraulo inquired about the trucks he has seen
parked on the northwest corner redevelopment property, Staff
responded that the trucks belong to a contractor who is
working on a City project on Second Avenue. They have secured
permission from the City to park their trucks there and have
secured the necessary insurance.
Mayor Pro tern Ciraulo referred to a letter from the Sister
City Commission inquiring if Council would be interested in
declaring January 6, 1993 as Australia Day and flying the
Australian flag when the Koala Band is visiting from
Newcastle. After discussion among Councilmembers, it was the
consensus that this action would be appropriate and directed
staff to prepare the announcement and documents.
Mayor Fasching referred to a letter concerning a meeting of
the San Gabriel Valley Commerce and Cities Consortium which
had been held November 18 at the Santa Fe International office
in Alhambra. During this meeting comments and suggestions
were made which he would like to bring to the attention of the
City Manager with the suggestion that they be looked at with
regard to future action and activities on the part of the
City. He reviewed some points in the letter such as
streamlining of City Planning/Building permit process;
simplification of the CUP process; education of the Planning
Commission and Council on the importance of ~ime;
establishment of an experienced, high level, knowledgeable
contact who can quickly answer questions. Some of these
suggestions could help expedite and establish more functional,
workable, streamlined procedures of City Government and should
be looked into. The City Manager replied these points will
be incorporated into a comprehensive economic and business
review which will be coming out in the next couple of weeks.
This will be reviewed by all departments. Those items that
don't require Council action will be followed up. Mayor
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(In Memory of
Edwin U.
Caron, Sr.)
11-
ADJOURNMENT
(Vec.15,1992 -
6:30 p.m.)
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Fasching would like to see these items even if Council action
is not required.
"I would like to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of a
former resident and one that I would consider to be a real
leader in Arcadia, He was a co-founder of Hinshaws Department
Store. Edwin U. Caron, Sr. passed away last Monday night of
natural causes in a Boise, Idaho hospital. He was 82 years
of age. The businessman and active community leader lived in
Arcadia for 37 years from 1952 to 1989. In 1989, he returned
to his native Idaho for health reasons along with his wife of
59 years, Verna. Beginning his retail career at age 11 as
a cash-boy, Caron eventually opened the Arcadia Hinshaws in
1952 and the Whittier store in 1953. He served as vice-
president and general merchandising manager for several years
and then he became chairman, president and chief executive
officer, He retired as chairman of the board in 1989, His
civic involvements included the Rotary Club, serving as
Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, He also received the
Alton Scott Community Service Award. He was a two-term
president of the West Arcadia Business Professionals
Association and President of the San Gabriel Valley chapter
of the AID charity. He also served on the boards of several
community organizations, including the Arcadia Tournament of
Roses, the Salvation Army, and the forerunner to the United
Way's Community Chest. Ed is survived by his wife; two sons
and daughter-in-laws; a sister; six grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held last Friday
and Saturday in Boise. Donations in memory of Caron can be
sent to Saint Alphonsus Hospital, Two East Medical Unit in
Bosie. I think that it is very anticlimactic that he passed
away shortly after the store that he founded closed in
Arcadia. He was a true friend and respected neighbor. I am
sorry to see him pass away. I would like to adj ourn this
meeting in his memory,n
The meeting ADJOURNED to a CLOSED SESSION, RECONVENED and
ADJOURNED at 9:15 p,m. to 6:30 p.m., December 15, 1992 in the
Conference Room of the Council Chambers 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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