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Home My WebLink AboutSEPTEMBER 4,1990_2 I I .,'". .. 01'{0 - :;,u cwot/qO 32:0218C.C CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL MINUTE APPROVAL (Aug. 21, 1990) (APPROVED) ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY CLOSED SESSION 1. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1990 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session at 7: 30 p. m., September 4, 1990 in the City Hall Council Chamber. Rev. J. Gerry Wilson, Arcadia Friends Church Councilmember Joseph C. Ciraulo PRESENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb, and Young ABSENT: Councilmember Harbicht On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Ciraulo, and CARRIED, Councilmember Harbicht was EXCUSED. On MOTION by Councilmember Ciraulo, seconded by Mayor Young, and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetin~s of,August 21, 1990 were APPROVED. Council- member Gilb ABSTAINED since he was not present at the August 2l, 1990 meeting. It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councimember Ciraulo, 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 rhe existing lawsuit of El Monte vs. Arcadia and Rodeffer". AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mark Miamura, 3529 South Cockran Avenue, Los Angeles, 90016, Public Affairs Representative, Southern California Rapid Transit District, stared, in part, that he is present on behalf of the RTD Board of Directors and at the request of the RTD Board President to solicit support and ideas for the reduction of traffic congestion in Los Angeles County. It is the RTD's suggestion that, as leaders of the community and as Councilmembers, an example be set for their constituents by utilizing a car pool, a van pool or by taking the bus at least once a week. Average ridership for rush hour commuter vehicles is 1.17 persons per vehicle. However, if each commuter took part in a car pool, van pool or took the bus at least once a week, freeway traffic would be reduced by twenty 9/4/90 1 2. 3. 3a. ROLL CALL 3b. MINUTE APPROVAL (Aug.21,1990) (APPROVED) 3c. ADJOURNMENT 4. 5. Sa. CONTRACT AWARD (Sidewalk Reconstruction- Job No. 657) ~)-/.)() - Lj 0 ../0 ,6 6 ~-7 32:0219 per cent, according to a recent AQMD study. This is very important, not only in order to reduce traffic and improve air quality, but also to reduce this country's dependence on foreign oil. It is important to set an example. Also, the RTD solicits suggestions. CITY,COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb and Young Agency Member Harbicht I On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Chairman Young and CARRIED, Member Harbicht was EXCUSED. On MOTION by Member Fasching, seconded by Chairman Young and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Meeting of August 2l, 1990 were APPROVED. Member Gilb ABSTAINED since he was not present at the August 21, 1990 meeting. The Meeting ADJOURNED to 7:00 p. m., September 18, 1990. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS AWARDED contract in the amount of $98,235.00 to the low bidder, Pinco Construction Company, for the reconstruction of deficient concrete sidewalk at various locations - Job No. 657. Inasmuch as the total bid price is less than the Engineer's Estimate of $132,750.00, City staff will survey additional streets for deficient or damaged sidewalk and complete additional reconstruction within the available remaining funds. APPROPRIATED $150,000.00 for construction, engineering, inspection, and contingencies from the 1990-91 Public Works Gas Tax funds; that any informalities in the bid or bidding process be waived; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be AUTHORIZED to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. Sb. EQUIP. PUR. (Micro Computers & Printer) 03 '-fO - ::;' 0 "') ., rup., 11 l!b~ Sc. BUS.LIC.FEE APPROVED reduction in Business License fees to $5.00 per RED'N (Holy amusement ride for the Holy Angels Church Fiesta to be held Angels Fiesta - October 12, 13, and 14, 1990, on the church grounds at 370 W. Oct.12-l4) Campus Drive, (Arcadia Municipal Code Section 6215.7). J. A. 0:3 6'c) - 35"' Blash Shows, Inc., will provide eight rides for this event. -r Ar-?t.lse.,r, '~~'I~", Sd. f1,,1 Cf G" DRUG & ALCOHOL AUTHORIZED the retention of Liebert, Cassidy & Frierson to TRAINING WORKSHOP conduct a one-half day Drug & Alcohol Training Workshop. (Liebert, Cassidy AUTHORIZED that funds in the amount of $1,200. be appropriated & 'Frierson) from the General Fund Reserves. AWARDED contract in the amount of $20,507.74 to the Personal Computer Centre for purchase of four micro computers and printer for the Personnel Department and Purchasing Office. Funds for this purchase are budgeted in the Capital Outlay Fund in the total amount of $20,550.00. I O~,~U - <~ /J dv' ; . //Jlcc At I; A:' I " 9/4/90 2 I " I 32:0220 Se. SECTION 125 - FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN (Cal-Surance Benefit Plans, Inc.) OJ (, 0 10 ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY - f' J COUNCILMEMBER GILB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FASCHING AND P/CI( 8ene; t..\ rf CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: 6. 6a. ORDINANCE NO. 1927 (ADOPTED) on't). (;::.- FlY e?O .fJOG 6b. RESOLUTION NO. 5548 (ADOPTED) @.\FO'I(J c;(I/) fiO- 01(:) 7. 8. FASCHING (Trash Can Removal) GILB (RTD Oil Purch.) AUTHORIZED the retention of Cal-Surance Benefit Plans, Inc. to develop and implement a Section 125 - Flexible Benefit Plan at a cost of $1,000 per month, not to exceed twelve months. AUTHORIZED appropriation of the necessary funds from the General Fund. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb and Young None Councilmember Harbicht CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney presented for adoption and read the title of Ordinance No. 1927: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT 90-006 AMENDING THE BUILDING HEIGHT AND SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS IN THE R- M, R-O, AND R-l ZONES AND AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION AND REGULAR MODIFICATION PROCEDURES". It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Mayor Young, and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1927 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb and Young None Councilmember Harbicht The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5548: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN APPEAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-010 WHICH PROPOSES A 40-LOT RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 702-822 NORTH FIRST AVENUE AND 105-119 HAVEN AVENUE". It was MOVED 'by Councilmember Ciraulo, seconded by Councilmember Fasching, and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5548 be and it is hereby ADOPTED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Ciraulo, Fasching, Gilb and Young None Councilmember Harbicht MATTERS FROM STAFF None MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS , Noted that he has had several telephone calls regarding residents who fail to move their trash cans away from the curb after trash collection. Oakwood Avenue was specially pointed out as an example, Mayor Young said she has had similar calls and also complaints about Oakwood Avenue in this regard. In reply to the statements from Mr. Miamura, the RTD Representative, Councilmember Gilb noted that years ago RTD had had an opportunity to purchase oil in tankers; they declined, preferring to purchase from independents. If they had followed the first course, they would have plenty of oil in storage today. Also, he pointed out that if the Express Lane on the San Bernardino Freeway was available for use by 9/4/90 3 GILB (Cont'd) (Freeway Express Lanes) 9. ADJOURNMENT (Sept.18,1990 7:00 p.m.) ATTEST: 32:0221 two passenger or more cars I instead of three passenger or more cars, traffic would move along much more quickly. The Santa Ana Freeway Express Lane is for use by two passenger or more cars. He suggested this change. The meeting ADJOURNED at 7:38 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., September 18, 1990 in the City Hall Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters and evaluation of properties. ~dA~ftUJr I 9/4/90 4 I