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ROLL CALL
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
a nd the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 21,1986
The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop-
ment Agency met in a regular session October 21,1986 at 7:30 p. m.
in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Charles M. Olsen, Arcadia Presbyterian Church
Council member Roger Chandler
PRESENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
ABSENT: Councilmember Gilb
On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED, Councilmember Gilb was EXCUSED.
Councilmember Lojeski asked that the name of a person addressing
Council on October 7, referred to on Page Nos. 5 and 7 of the
Minutes be corrected to read Querrey instead of Corey and then
MOVED that the Minutes of the Adjourned'and Regular Meetings of
October 7be and they are hereby APPROVED as corrected. MOTION
seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by
title only and that the reading in full be waived.
PRESENTATION
Councilmember Lojeski, Council Liaison to the Youth Commission,
presented Awards of Merit to outgoing Commissioners Mark Smith,
Kristen Shepard and Gigi Yount and expressed appreciation for
their efforts and accomplishments during their year of service on
the Commission. (Trisha McNamee was not present.)
The City Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to incoming
Youth Commissioner Sam Matranga and Councilmember Lojeski presented
Mr. Matranga with credentials. (Robyn Fraser was not present.)
COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
ABSENT: Member Gilb
On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED,
Member Gilb was EXCUSED,
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MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Oct.7,1986)
(APPROVED)
CLOSED
SESSION
ACTION
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WLA ARCON
D & D
AGREEMENT
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On MOTION by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Lojeski and
CARRIED the Minutes of the Meeting of October 7, 1986 were APPROVED.
The City Attorney advised:
"The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
CLOSED SESSION just prior to this meeting, pursuant to State
Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Purpose of the CLOSED SESSION
was to confer with legal counsel regarding the existing eminent
domain case of Arcadia v. Bong. The Agency approved the agreement
for the purchase of property at 123 N. Third Avenue (Bong property)
and AUTHORIZED the Agency Chairman to execute the agreements and
AUTHORIZED the Executive Director to sign all related documents
related thereto." This was the action taken and fonnally affinned
at this time.
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The Disposition and Development Agreement between the Agency and WLA
Arcon requires approval of specific items spelled out in the staff
report dated October 21,1986.
Substitution of the development entity under the provisions of the
DDA between WLA Arcon and the Agency. WLA Arcon requests approval of
a limited partnership entitled Arcadia Citicenter Association as
the long term financing partnership for this project at the northwest
corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue. WLA Arcon would retain
development and construction responsibilities for the project as
required by the DDA.
During this consideration, the President of WLA ARCON, Warren Lortie,
responded to questions and advised on his loan commitment of $2,600,000
from his loan company... this is contingent upon receipt by the Union
Federal Savings & Loan Association of an acceptable application and
necessary backup materials. Mr. Lortie explained proposed leases for
two of the three floors. Construction plans have been submitted for
City review and the various departments indicated only minor changes
which will not delay the close of the escrow or commencement of
construction. The building must be completed by January 1988 and
commitments are made.
Mr. Lortie also asked for a two week extension to the DDA '" this
would be to November 4. A date for groundbreaking was also discussed.
Mr. Lortie hopes this could be early November. Construction would
start immediately after funding of the loan.
It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Harbicht and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the substitution of the
Arcadia Citicenter Association as the development entity for the
project be APPROVED; that the preliminary construction financing
commitment by Union Federal Savings and Loan Association be APPROVED
and that Amendment 4 of the Disposition and Development Agreement
between the Agency and WLA ARCON, Inc., be APPROVED. This provides
for a two week extension of the DOA escrow.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
Member G11 b
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PROPERTY ~~ This item covered during the CLOSED SESSION held prior to this
ACQUISITION~' meeting. See City Attorney's statement on Page No.2.
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CLARIFICATION
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INFORMATION
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Staff indicated that prior to demolition of the structures on
the Kiewit property at 301 E. Santa Clara Street, the existing
underground storage tanks on the site must be removed. Bids
have been solicited and received for the tank removal and soils
testing as required by law.
It was MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that a contract be entered
into with Converse Environmental Consultants for this work and
that the Agency Chairman be AUTHORIZED to execute all documents
related thereto in form approved by the Agency Counsel.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski an~ Young
None
Member Gil b
In order to clarify the official record, it was .MOVED by Member
Chandler, seconded by Member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call
vote as follows that the Agency reauthorize the acquisition of
the Lopez property at 12 S. Fourth Avenue, the Valles property at
11 S. Fourth Avenue and the Comstock property at 400 E. Huntington
Drive (also known as Andy's Burgers), and that the Agency Chairman
be AUTHORIZED to execute all documents relating thereto. (The
Agency had previously taken such action on August 19, but the
recorded minutes did not sufficiently reflect the action.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
Member Gil b
Staff noted that a public hearing will be held before the -Agency
on November 4 on the proposed redevelopment plan amendments for
the Central Redevelopment Project and to consider the adoption of
a Negative Declaration relating thereto.
The meeting adjourned to 7-:00 p. m., November 4, 1986.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Henrietta Loeffler, 942 Arcadia Avenue, asked Council to consider
placing a moratorium on the construction of additional condominiums
within the City, and noted that neighboring cities have adopted
such an ordinance. Mrs. Loeffler felt that such buildings are bein9
constructed on such small lots with very little land left for'trees
and/or landscaping ... the City is becoming one of concrete and not
a City of Homes.
Ed Zareh, 1051 Catalpa Road, advised of a meeting with the Soundwall
Committee (Councilmember Gilb.and Director of P~blic Works) and the
Consultant. That an outline of what it intends to do will be put
together for presentation to CALTRANS. He also attended a recent
meeting in South Padadena ... it was a public meeting with about 100
people. They are going to have a ballot measure in November regarding
whether-or not to allow a freeway to go through that City. He realized
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that wouldn't do for Arcadia ... the freeway is already here.
Mr. Zareh invited the two new Counci1members (Chandler and Harbicht)
to visit his home to hear the noise from his location. Appreciation
was also expresssed for the Consultant. Robert Caldwell agreed with
all the remarks made by Mr. Zareh.. ,
Gail Francone, told of the forthcoming Drug Abuse Program and
distributed pins with red ribbons indicating "Just Say NO". Mayor
Young will issue a Proclamation regarding this in November and it
was noted that trees will soon be tied with red ribbons to alert the
public. Dates are from October 27 to November 3.
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue, asked Council to check into a
matter concerning a youth in a parking lot of a local eatery. He
felt it is a problem for the business, not a police problem. The
youth had written a letter to the Editor of the local newspaper
(Tribune) and Mr. Fletcher desired to respond to its contents.
Judy Stryker, speaking on behalf of pet owners in the community,
read a prepared statement relating to what constitutes quality
animal control... "the issue here today is not whether animals
are needed for research ... it is what constitutes effective animal
control". The public fear of their pets being used for medical,
industrial or any type of experimentation prevents the owners from
taking their pets to the Pound or reporting strays which are found.
The original function of a Pound is supposed to be a place of refuge
where animals lost or abandoned may be found by their owners, placed
in new homes or humanely euthanized. Because the County Pounds are
subsidized by the people, the taxpayers, the animals should be treated
as refugees. Mrs. Stryker then read a proposed resolution requesting
the County of Los Angeles to discontinue ser11ing.or g~ving away animals
for research purposes, which she asked Council to adopt.
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Helen Baird, 1628 Perkins Drive, asked Council to adopt the resolution
as presented ... and told of her love of animals and the hope that
everything will be done to discontinue the practice of permitting
animals for experimentation and noted that the horses are protected ...
why not dogs and cats,
Jack Carrone, 4923 Haskell, Encino, also spoke to this issue ... that
steps should and could be taken to keep the pets from being sold for
medical research. He suggested ways this could be accomplished.
Paula Van Orden, 5429 Baldwin Avenue, Temple City, spoke to the
same issue-ana-noted that the San Gabriel Valley Animal Shelter
does not permit the sale or giving away of animals for medical research
there are also 24 other shelters in Los Angeles County which do I
not. She told of her experience in tracking down a dog and her effoorts
to capture the animal before it got to Arcadia in order to keep it from
going to the County Pound in Baldwin Park.
Janet Harker, 2328 Lee Avenue, Arcadia, said thee is a real problem
with pets being sold or given for experimentation and asked Council
to adopt the resolution read by Mrs. Stryker.
Mayor Young will receive the resolution for consideration.
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WORK
COMPLETION
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CONSENT ITEMS
ACCEPTED the work completed by Pavement Coatings Company in the
annual street maintenance slurry seal project, Job No. 614. The final
contract amount ~f $55,400 was funded by State Gas Tax Funds for
public streets ($54,099.20), the Public Works operating budget for
the Rose Garden parking lot ($890.24) and direct reimbursement to the
City from the Chamber of Commerce ($410.88 for the slurry seal plus
$163.00 for restriping) for the Chamber parking lot. Final payment
AUTHORIZED pursuant to the terms of the contract.
5b. IV
EASEMENT 0.. 0 AUTHORIZED the Mayor and CitY C1 erk to execute a Grant of Easement
(New Corp. '\ to the Southern California Edison Company for underground electrical
Yard) ~ service to the new Corporation Yard.
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WORK
COMPLETION qV
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OFFICERS
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ACCEPTED the work completed by E. C. Construction Company for the
installation of colored paving block crosswalks at various locations,
Job No. 588B. Total contract amount of $135,667.11 was funded from
Community Development Block Grant Public Works Funds, Final 'payment
AUTHORIZED pursuant ot the terms of the contract.
APPROVED the appropriation of $2,500 for the annual Installation and
Recognition Dinner December 12, 1986 for the Police Reserve Officers,
City Council Members and certain City officials,
AP~ROVED the request to waive the filming fee and refund to Ian
Farrell, student of the American Film Institute. The Arcadia
Municipal Code Section 6616.10 provides that the City Council may
waive the filming fee of $90. for student projects.
APPROVED requests of the following for permission to erect temporary
storage tents for Christmas trees from late November through December.
Louise Hawkins, 1595 S. Ba1din Avenue, 756.Sunset, 721 W.
Huntington Drive
Kare Youth League, 220 E. Live Oak Avenue
Tahoe Chri stmas Tree Company., SW corner o!fi Footh ill &
Santa An ita,
All conditions of approval spelled out in staff report dated October 21,
1986.
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VEHICLE ~ AWARDED the purchase of the Engine and Emissions Test Analyzers to
TEST C\, (Bear Sales and Service in the total amount of $17,071.95. Funds are
EOUIPMENT ,0~~ in the Capital Outlay Fund for 1986-87. It was noted in the staff
. PURCHASE ~. report dated October 15, 1986 that the ten year old analyzers
currently in use are no longer up to the State requirements and
cannot be upgraded.
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COMPUTER
BACKUP
AGREEMENT 0
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APPROVED and AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement with the City of Montebe110 for use of their computer in
the event that Arcadia's computer is temporarily unavailable. There
is no additional cost ... it is a mutual agreement for the benefit
of both parties to run computer applications in case of any
emergencies on either party's computer.
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6a.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1843
(ADOPTED)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1844
(ADOPTED)
6c.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1845
(ADOPTED)
6d.
(:. CLAIM OF
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(DENIED)
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ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY
COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HARBICHT AND
CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncHmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
Counci1member Gi1b
CITY ATTORNEY
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The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the
content and read the title of Ordinance NO. 1843, entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO ARTICLE IOF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
ELECTION DATES;o.
It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance NO.
1843 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
Counci1member Gilb
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the,
content and read the title of Ordinance,'No. 1844, entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING SECTIONS 4900.5 (a), 4900.6 (a) (b) AND 4900.7 (a) OF
ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 9 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
ABANDONED VEHICLES".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No.
1844 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES;
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
Councilmember Gilb
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the
content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1845, entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
ADDING SECTION 8633 TO ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 6, PART 3 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RELOCATION PERMIT FEES".
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No.
1845 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
Councilmember Gilb
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of M. Reilly was
DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
Councilmember Gilb
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f. CLAI~l OF
. . PACIFIC BELL
(DENIED)
RESOLUTI ON
NO. 5326
(ADOPTED)
PROPOSITION
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NO. 61
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On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of Pacific Bell
was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Council-
member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
Councilmember Gilb
Added Items
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of RESOLUTION No, 5326, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE CRITICAL
SHORTAGE OF ADULT AND JUVENILE DETENTION SPACE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AND URGING VOTER SUPPORT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION J ON THE
NOVEMBER 4, 1986 BALLOT".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows: "
1. That the City supports the passage of Los Angeles County
Proposition J -- the Jail Bond Measure, and
2. That the City urges the citizens of the City of Arcadia to
vote on November 4, 1986.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
None
Councilmember Gilb
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the following
MINUTE MOTION' be ADOPTED:
BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of Arcadia
is 'against Proposition 61 inasmuch as it will affect this City
and its employees negatively.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht and Lojeski
None
Mayor Young, as she did not feel Council should tell the
citizens how to vote.
Councilmember Gilb
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
None
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p. m. .to 7:00 p. m., November 4, 1986
in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and
Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litiga-
tion matters and evaluation of properties.
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