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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
(July 2,1991)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
CLOSED
SESSION
POLICE OFFICER
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RESERVE OFFICER
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 16, 1991
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in
a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 1991 in the
Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
Pastor Lawrence Rae, Arcadia Christian Fellowship
Planning Director William Woolard
PRESENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and
Gilb
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and
_ Regular meetings of July 2, 1991 were APPROVED. Mayor
Gilb ABSTAINED since he was not present at the July 2, 1991
meeting.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Ciraulo, seconded by Council-
member Young and CARRIED, that ordinances and resolutions be
read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney announced that, "pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a) the City Council met in a Closed Session
this evening to discuss two items of litigation. One of them
was Battalion Chief Clarke and others vs. City of Arcadia.
The other item discussed was the pending claim of Kay Kramer".
PRESENTATIONS
Police Chief Neal Johnson introduced Arcadia Police Officer
Kenneth Harper and Reserve Officer Michael Foskett who have
very recently returned from active duty in the Persian Gulf
with the Marine Corps. Police Chief Neal Johnson gave a brief
description of their tours of duoy overseas and welcomed them
home. On behalf of the City Council aqd,all the citizens of
Arcadia, Mayor Gilb presented to Officers Harper and Foskett
certificates of commendation in recognition and appreciation
of outstanding service to the community.
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PLANNING
COMMISSIONER
(L.Papay)
ARC. BEAUTIFUL
COMMISSION
(Chang & Paulson)
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PUBLIC HEARING
Z-9l-004 (Remove
"H" High Rise
Overlay from
Certain
Properties
Currently
Zoned C-2H &
c-o DH -
West Arcadia
(APPROVED)
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PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE
Z-9l-005 (Change
from C-2H to
C-2 H4 & C-O DH
to C-O DH8 -
West Arcadia
(APPROVED)
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On behalf of the, City Council, Mayor Gilb presented to
Lawrence Papay, outgoing member of the Planning Commission,
a plaque expressing appreciation for distinguished service and
accomplishments during his term from 1986 - 91 as a Planning
Commissioner.
THE OATH OF OFFICE WAS THEN ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY CLERK TO
MIN MEY CHANG AND HOMER PAULSON, INCOMING MEMBERS OF THE
ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION.
Mayor Gilb and Councilmember Ciraulo, liaison to the Arcadia
Beautiful Commission, presented the incoming Commissioners
with their credentials and City pins and welcomed them to the
City family,
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The Planning Commission at its June 25, 1991 meeting voted to
recommend approval of Zone Change Z-91-004 to remove the "H"
high rise overlay from certain properties which are currently
zoned C-2H (general commercial with a high rise overlay) and
CoO DH (professional office with a design and high rise
overlay) predominantly located along Baldwin Avenue in West
Arcadia. The subject properties are identified in the staff
report dated June 25, 1991 and outlined on the map attached
to same. One of the major recommendations of the report was
the removal of the "H" high rise overlay from existing "H"
zoned properties which are not currently developed with high
rise buildings; which are not under a single ownership; and/or
do not meet all of the minimum lot area, and dimensional
requirements as set forth in the high rise regulations.
Because of the inadequate lot widths, depths and sizes, and
separate ownerships of the properties there is limited
potential for high rise development. The Commission concurred
with staff's recommendation.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and
CARRIED.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by
Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
to APPROVE and FILE the Negative Declaration and FIND that
Zone Change Z-91-004 will not have a significant effect on the
environment and DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate
ordinance.
AYES:
Councilmembers
Gilb
None
None
Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and
NOES:
ABSENT:
The Planning Commission at its June 25, 1991 meeting voted to
recommend approval of Zone Change Z-91-005, a zone change from
C-2H (general commercial with a high rise overlay) to C-2 H4
(maximum 4-story building) and CoO DH to CoO DH8 for certain
properties located in West Arcadia.
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Existing "H" zoned properties which are not currently
developed with high rise buildings (four or more stories) but
which are under a single ownersh~p and meet all of the minimum
lot area and dimensional requirements are'recommended to be
rezoned "H4" which will reduce the maximUm building height to
four stories. Existing "H" zoned properties which are
currently developed with eight story buildings, i. e., the
612 Medical Building are recommended to be zoned "H8" which
will retain the existing-.nght story Qeigh~ limit.
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3a.
REC. & PARKS
COMSN.
(Wilderness Pk.
Entrance Fees)
(CONT'D TO
AUG. 20,1991)
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5.
6.
6a.
ROLL CALL
6b.
MINUTE APPROVAL
(July 2,1991)
(APPROVED)
6c.
DESIGN REVIEW
(9-11 East
Huntington Dr.)
(APPROVED)
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In response to a question from Councilmember Harbicht, staff
replied that the property at 612 West Duarte Road and all the
other parcels meet the minimum requirements for size and that
there is currently an eight story building at 612 West Duarte
Road.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing OPEN.
No one desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Young and
CARRIED.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Ciraulo, seconded by
Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
to APPROVE and FILE the Negative Declaration and FIND that
Zone Change Z-9l-005 will not have a significant effect on the
environment and DIRECT staff to prepare the appropriate
ordinance.
AYES:
Councilmembers
Gilb
None
None
Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and
NOES:
ABSENT:
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Commission
regarding a request to charge entrance fees to Wilderness Park
(continued from June 18, 1991) now CONTINUED to August 20,
1991 at the request of the Highland Oaks Home Owners'
Association.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Marv Hansen, 900 Hug6 Reid Drive, stated, in part, ,that
Ordinance No. 1946 on tonight's agenda regarding dog nuisance
- dog feces at City parks should be expanded to include
abatement of this nuisance on City streets as well as parks
and to include private property.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gllb
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by Member Harbicht and
CARRIED, the Minutes of the meeting of July 2, 1991 were
APPROVED. Chairman Gilb ABSTAINED since he was not present
at the July 2, 1991 meeting.
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Consideration of Design Review for the remodel of 9-l1,East
Huntington Drive (Country Oaks Escrow). The proposed design
is outlined in detail in 'staff report dated July 16, 1991.
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According to the Disposition and Development Agreement for the
Souths ide Project between the Agency and Stanley W. Gribble,
the Agency is required to issue a Certificate of Completion
following the completion of construction and development of
the project and following written request therefor by the
Developer. Mr. Larry Lathrop of The Gribble Company wrote to
the Agency requesting a Certificate of Completion for the
entire project. Staff concurs that the Developer has met all
of the requirements under the DDA and that the issuance of a
Certificate of Completion is warranted. The draft Certificate
~ ~d ~ of Completion has been reviewed by Agency Special Counsel.
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CERTIFICATE
OF COMPLETION
(Southside
Project -
Gribble)
(APPROVED)
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ADJOURNMENT
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8a.
FINAL MAP 49680
(Residential
Condominium -
30-36 Diamond
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ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS (Trf.Sig.
System -
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It was MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Design Review
for 9-11 East Huntington Drive (Country Oaks Escrow) be
APPROVED subject to conditions set forth in staff report dated
July 16, 1991.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb
None
None
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It was then MOVED by Member' Young, seconded by Member Harbicht
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency AUTHORIZE issuance of a Certificate of
Completion to the Developer of the Southside Project, subject
to minor revisions in form and content by Agency General
Counsel.
Member Harbicht noted that he is very pleased with the
difference in the appearance of this area, especially when
remembering what was there five years ago when the Agency was
negotiating the DDA. Further, the City has been well served
by this project and staff has done an outstanding job.
Chairman Gilb agreed.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and Gilb
None
None
The meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p.m., August 6, 1991.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED Final Map of Tract 49680 for an 8-unit residential
condominium project at 30-36 Diamond Street filed by Engles
S. Shen and Associates on behalf of Mimi Wei Lin (owner and
developer of the site)'. Approval on condition that all
outstanding conditions of approval, as outlined in the report
from the Public Works Department dated June 20, 1990, shall
be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works.
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APPROVED plans and specifications for the installation of
traffic signal system at Second.Avenue and Santa Clara Street
- Job No. 608. AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for
bids. "
APPROVED plans and specifications for the construction of a
metal beam guard railin~Santa Anit~ Canl~n Road - Job No.
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Sta. Anita
Canyon Rd.
(Chantry Flats
Rd.) Job No.
659]
8d.
CONTRACT AWARD
ELECTRIFICATION
PECK RD. WELL -
W.O. 693
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659 - Federal Aid Urban Project HES 0037 (147). The estimated
cost of work to be performed in Arcadia is $114,000 of which
90% or $102,600 is Federal Aid Safety funds. The remaining
$11,400 are State Gas Tax Funds. The City Clerk is AUTHORIZED
to advertise for bids.
AWARDED contract to R. C. Foster Corp. in the amount of
$114,000.00 for electrification of the Peck Road Well - W. O.
693. Funds were appropriated from the Water Facilities
Replacement Fund on January 2, 1991 in the amount of $200,000
for the project. The cost of the pre-purchased motor was
$31,912.75; the remaining funds ($168,087.25) are available
to cover the costs of engineering, installation, construction,
inspection, and contingencies. The Southern California Edison
Company will provide $105,059 in rebate to the City for energy
conservation. All informalities in the bid or bidding
process to be WAIVED and the Mayor and City Clerk AUTHORIZED
to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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SOLICIT AUTHORIZED the Director of Public Works to solicit proposals
PROPOSALS from qualified consulting engineering firms to prepare plans
(Plans/Specs. and specifications for the Supervisory Control System and Data
SCADA to Monitor Acquisition Unit (SCADA) to monitor the City's 14 water wells,
Wells, Pumps, 28 booster pumps, 38 million gallons of water storage and 3
Wtr.Storage & pressure stations.
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WORK ACCEPTED
(Instal. Wtr.
Facilities -
Live Oak Plant
W.O. 677)
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ARCADIA CONSOLo
LIGHT'G DIST.
ANNUAL COST
ESTIMATE
(CONT'D TO
AUG.6,199l)
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RfW EASEMENT
GRANTED TO SO.
CALIF. GAS CO.
(Baldwin Av.
Reservoir
Site)
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CONTRACT AWARD
1991"92 ANNUAL
ST.MAINT.PROG.-
SLURRY SEAL -
(Job 664)
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ACCEPTED proj ect and AUTHORIZED final payment to Schuler
Engineering for installation of water facilities at Live Oak
Plant - W. O. 677. Ten percent (10%) retention payment
becomes due and payable 35 days after the recordation of
Council acceptance and will only be released by the Director
of Public Works on completion of all corrections of record.
The final contract amount of $1,140,025.72 was funded from the
Water Facilities Replacement Fund.
The report on the annual estimate of costs for operating the
Arcadia Consolidated Lighting District CONTINUED TO AUGUST 6,
1991.
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GRANTED to Southern California Gas Company a Right-of-Way
easement over City owned property adjacent to the Baldwin
Avenue Reservoir site (Baldwin Avenue south of Orange Grove),
which will allow the Gas Company to extend existing gas
facilities to a new underground pressure regulation station.
The extended facility will not interfere with City property.
The Mayor is AUTHORIZED to execute the Right-of-Way
documents to provide for installation of Gas Company
facilities at their request.
AWARDED contract to IPS Services, Inc., in the amount of
$129,437.96 for the 1991-92 Annual Street Maintenance Program
- Slurry Seal - Job No. 664; APPROPRIATE $150,000 from Gas
Tax Funds to cover, cost of construction, inspection and
contingencies. All informalities in the bid or bidding
process to be WAIVED; and the Mayor and City Clerk AUTHORIZED
to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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9a.
PRIVATE RESERVE
WINE CELLAR/
TASTING ROOM
COMPATIBLE USE
CPD-l ZONE
(APPROVED)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5609
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ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 8g.
WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER CIRAULO AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS
FOLLOWS:
AYES:
Councilmembers
GUb
None
None
Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and
NOES:
ABSENT:
CITY MANAGER
Mr. Gilbert Navarro has presented a proposal for a 'Private
Reserve Wine Cellar" with a tasting area at 411 E. Huntington
Drive, unit #122; and requests a determination from the City
Council that such business is a compatible use in the CPD-l
(Commercial Planned Development) zone.
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At present, retail sales of liquor for off-site consumption
are allowed in the C-l, C-2 and CoM zones. A conditional use
permit is required if the liquor store is open more than 16
hours per day or is open any time between 12:00 midnight and
6:00 a. m. and is located less than 150 feet from
residentially zoned property. This particular proposal
differs from general liquor stores in that only wine and wine
service accessories will be sold. A wine cellar with tasting
room should not include the sale of grain alcohol or non-grape
beverages, and the sale of food items should not be a
significant portion of the business's activity.
In reply to questions from Councilmember Young and
Councilmember Harbicht, staff replied that Conditional Use
Permit requirements could provide a basis whereby the City
could actually set forth conditions that would limit the
operation to the type of operation the City wants, as opposed
to just giving a general approval. In reply to a question
from CouncUmember Harbicht, staff responded that bars are
permitted only in conjunction with restaurants in this area.
Again, in order to differentiate the proposed business from
a liquor store, a Conditional Use Permit could be required
containing language which would restrict the use to wine sales
and tasting. In reply to a question from Councilmember
Fasching, staff replied that the State Alcohol Beverage
Control license would only allow sales of wine and beer for
off-premises consumption; wine tasting would be permitted.
It was then MOVED by CouncUmember Ciraulo, seconded by
CouncUmember Fasching and CARRIED on roll call vote as
follows that Council APPROVES the request by determining that
a wine cellar with a tasting room is a compatible use with an
approved Conditional Use Permit, for purposes of the CPD-l
zone,under Section 9260:1.12(14).
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AYES:
Councilmembers
GUb
None
None
Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Manager presented and.read the ~itle of Resolution
No. 5609: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY GQUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA" AFFIRMING' 'THE EXTENSION OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY (EARTHQUAKE OF JUNE 28, 1991)".
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In reply to questions from Council, the City Manager responded
that the emergency will'lle~considered,~o be~ended after staff
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1943
(ADOPTED)
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ORDINANCE
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is satisfied that all necessary inspections throughout the
community have been made and all the damage assessed, this so
that staff can be sure that the City and the citizens have
exhausted all resources for application of funding for
necessary repairs.
It was MOVED by
Councilmember Young
that Resolution No.
Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
5609 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and
GUb
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance
No. 1943: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE Z-9l-002, CHANGING THE EXISTING
ZONING OF C-2 H AND C-2 DH TO C-2 H4, C-2 DH4 AND C-2 DH8 FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by
Councilmember Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
that Ordinance No. 1943 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and
Gilb
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance
No. 1944: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE Z-9l-003, REMOVING THE "H" HIGH
RISE OVERLAY FROM CERTAIN C-2 DH AND C-2 H ZONED PROPERTIES
LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA AND CERTAIN C-2 H, R-3 H, R-3 DH
AND PR-3 H ZONED PROPERTIES LOCATED BETWEEN HUNTINGTON DRIVE
AND DUARTE ROAD AND SANTA ANITA AVENUE AND SECOND AVENUE".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by CouncUmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Ordinance No. 1944 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and
GUb
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Ordinance
No. 1946: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING DIVISION 7 TO PART 2 OF ARTICLE
IV OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DOG NUISANCE - DOG
FECES AT CITY PARKS".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Fasching, seconded by
Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIE!? ".~"1 roll call vote as
follows that Ordinance No. 1946 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES: Councilmembers Ciraulo, .Fasching, Harbicht, Young and
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ABSENT: None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5606
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RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION
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The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5606: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 5485
ESTABLISHING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF PARKS
LEADWORKER IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. (AFSCME)"
It was' MOVED by
Councilmember Young
that Resolution No.
Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
5606 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmembers
Gilb
None
None
Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5607: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 5593
ESTABLISHING A SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE CIASSIFICATION OF
RECREATION COORDINATOR IN THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT. (General
Employees)".
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by,Councilmember
Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5607 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young
and Gilb
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5608: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR FRINGE BENEFITS AND REIATED
COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EMPLOYEES
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Ciraulo, seconded by
Councilmember Young that Resolution No. 5608 be APPROVED.
In reply to a question from Councilmember Fasching with regard
to Section 18, Sick Leave, staff replied that approval of this
section would allow sick leave to be used for attendance to
medical and dental appointments by the employee for himself
and his dependents. For example, this would permit working
parents to be allowed sick leave to take their children to
doctor or dental appointments.
Councilmember Fasching referred to Item l3c. in Resolution
5608 which would allow retiring employees with less than 125
days of accumulated sick leave at the date of retirement to
become eligible for coverage for the City paid employee only I
health insurance benefit by paying the City an amount equal
to the employee's daily'pay rate at the time of retirement,
times the number of days needed to meet the 125 day
requirement. The eligible retiree would then receive City
paid health insurance coverage until his sixty- fifth birthday.
If the retired employee should have other group medical
coverage available, then this other group insurance would be
primary and the City's health insurance plan would function
as a secondary co-insurance. The City Manager noted that,
although this is a new benefit for the ge~~ral employees, the
Police Department and AFSCME emp'loyees, , presently have this
"buy-up" option.
Councilmember Fasching stated he has reservations about this
item. Insurance premiums are very expensive today. There is
nothing to prevent an employee from'wnrking for the City for
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5610
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SOUTHBOUND TRF.
FIRST AVENUE
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a few years, buying up to the 125 days and then having City
paid health insurance until age sixty-five. This could be a
considerable financial obligation for the City. Councilmember
Harbicht agreed there should be a minimum number,of'years'of
employment required.
Alex Mclntvre, Assistant to the City Manager, was present to
answer questions and explained, in detail, the sick leave
benefits for City employees. He noted that employees receive
twelve days sick leave per year. With no sick leave used,
this would mean ten years and five months service to accrue
the 125 days required presently to qualify for the City paid
health insurance benefit upon retirement.
Councilmember Fasching felt this item and the probable cost
to the City should be taken under serious consideration before
a decision is made, Councilmember Harbicht commented that he
would like to see some minimum years of service attached to
this "buy-up" option.
Councilmember Ciraulo WITHDREW the MOTION; Councilmember Young
WITHDREW the Second.
It was the consensus of Council that Resolution No. 5608 be
TABLED and brought back to Council at the August 6, 1991
meeting.
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution
No. 5610: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO REVISE THEIR FUNDiNG PRIORITIES
FOR THE DRAFT 30-YEAR INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND
INCLUDE THE FUNDING OF THE LIGHT RAIL EXTENSION FROM PASADENA
TO AZUSA AS PART OF THE LOS ANGELES TO PASADENA LINE".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by
Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows
that Resolution No. 5610 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
Councilmember Fasching stated, in part, that the City should
put some pressure on the Transportation Commission Members to
extend this blue line through Arcadia and into Monrovia and
Duarte; time is getting short and important decisions will
soon be made. Councilmember Young responded that there is to
be a SCAG meeting the following day. It was the consensus of
Council that Resolution No. 5610 should be carried to this
meeting and presented to Jacki Bacharach, Chair, Planning &
Mobility, Improvement Committee of the Los Angeles County
Transportation Commission and/or Ray Grabinski, a Councilman
from Long Beach, Chair of the Commission.
AYES: '
Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Harbicht, Young and
Gilb
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
MATTERS FROM STAFF
The Public Yorks Director reported that, in accordance ,,:~th
the Council's request, staff inspected the transition on
Southbound First Avenue between Wheeler Avenue and Huntington
Drive to determine if the striping is, causing problems for
motorists and if the transition could Re're-striped to more
easily facilitate the merging' of vehicles. Southbound
traffic entering the transition zone was observed for two days
and no conflicts were observed. To date, no accidents have
been reported at this location. However, concern has been,
expressed regarding' the-quick transi~ion...,. " The existing
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GILB
(In Memory
of William
Lewis)
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ADJOURNMENT
(Aug.6,1991
7:00 p.m.)
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transition begins about 74 feet south of the Wheeler Avenue
intersection, is 110 feet long and eliminates the #1 lane by
reducing the lane width by 7 feet to protect the left-turn
bay. There is adequate warning of the lane drop though a
warning sign 100 feet before the Wheeler Avenue intersection,
and a warning sign at the beginning of the transition with
painted arrows on the pavement indicating the direction to
merge. Although there have been no conflicts observed by
staff, the merging of traffic could be made easier by 1)
eliminating the two parking spaces just north of the alley on
the west side of First Avenue, and 2) re-striping the
transition.
Councilmember Young suggested the recommendations be discussed
with the Arcadia Business Association. She also mentioned
that people have indicated to her that the signs are not I
placed soon enough before the traffic merger. In reply to a
question from Councilmember Harbicht, staff responded they
would have to take a close look at the matter if and when a
signal is installed at First and Santa Clara, since a signal
at Wheeler and another signal at Santa Clara would be very
close to one another and would have to synchronized.
Councilmember Ciraulo agreed that he would attend the ABA
meeting to discuss the matter with them. The Public Works
Director said apparently the drivers feel they are squeezed
in at the transition area because of the two parking spaces
at that point. Councilmember Harbicht said he had been told
that it was a dangerous transition; he does not want to do
something about it unless it seems to be necessary; however,
if they ask the ABA about eliminating the two, parking spaces,
they will say "no". This is a matter of public safety and if
this would improve public safety; Council should make the
decision to do it. If not, there is no need to discuss it
with the ABA. Councilmember Fasching agreed that Council
should make the decision on this point. The Public Works
Director said it was his feeling that there is a squeeze
effect where the cars are parked and a longer transition would
be an improvement. Councilmember Ciraulo said he would be in
favor of eliminating the two parking places and re-striping
the area.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by
Councilmember Ciraulo and CARRIED that staff be DIRECTED to
place this matter on the agenda for the August 6, 1991 Council
meeting for formal consideration.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
"I would like to close the meeting tonight in memory of
William Lewis. Bill Lewis was a long-time Arcadia resident
and he died July 5, 1991 at the age of 50 of a heart attack.
He was an executive at Sears Roebuck & Company and served as
a Regional Manager of Employee Relations. He was past
president and current treasurer of the Rancho Santa Anita
Residents Association, a founder and coach of Little League
softball teams and a coach of the AYSO soccer team in Arcadia.
Services were held on July 9 at the Church of the Recessional
at Forest Lawn in Glendale. He is survived by his wife Lois;
two daughters; his mother; a sister and a brother. I would
like to close the meeting tonight in memory of Bill Lewis."
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At 8:30 p.m., the City Council ADJOURNE~ to 7:00 p.m.. Tuesday
August 6, 1991 in the Conference Room o! the Council Chambers
to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any
Closed Session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel.
l",..,,~.nd .vd~",._.,f '<~~
. Charles E. Gilb. Mayor
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