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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(May 19,1987)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES.
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 2, 1987
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular session June 2, 1987 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia City
Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Terry Butler, Arcadia Community Church
City Clerk Christine Van Maanen
PRESENT: Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Chandler
and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of May 19,
1987 were APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member
Young and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title
only and that the re?ding in full be waived.
PRESENTATIONS
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Gi1b commended the outgoing
Members of the Youth Commission for their efforts and accomplishments
and he and Counci1member Lojeski presented plaques to: Eric Stonecipher,
Tricia Reno, Chris Beanes, Kim Embury, Sam Matranga, Robyn Fraser and
Steve Cosgare11a. Mayor Gilb also introduced Dr. William Spuck of the
School Board and Mr. Marc Mueller of the City Recreation Department and
thanked them for their assistance during the past year.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon, spoke to the business of possibly
reducing the number of members of the Planning Commission. He felt
this matter should be considered carefully by Council. A five member
Commission and a seven member Commission both have advantages.
The important point is to make sure that every Planning Commission
meeting has sufficient people present to vote on every issue and
try not to have people wait for another two weeks. Perhaps Council
could consider having a seven man Commission -- five voting members
and two alternates. The alternates would attend meetings, but would
not vote unless a regular member was absent. This would also be'a
means of members more or less serving apprenticeships on the Commission.
He also suqqested appointinQ some women on the Commission and, because
women generally have better taste than men, a woman on the Commission
would be an advantage.
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2.
3.
3a.
ROLL CALL
3b.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(May 19,1987)
(APPROVED)
3c.
EM KAY
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AMENDMENT 1
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ADJOURNMENT
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JuJia Hopf, 275 W. Foothill Blvd., representir,g a new organization,
Arcadia Business Association of Live Oak and Las Tunas, presented a
petition to have the City replace the bottlebrush trees on Live Oak.
Mayor Gilb stated that this had already been approved and would
soon be taken care of. He also welcomed the new organization.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
ABSENT: None
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On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED
the Minutes of the Meeting of May 19, 1987 were APPROVED.
Request of Emkay Development Company, Inc. to amend their
Exclusive Right to Negotiate by adding to the list of Acceptable
Dinnerhouse Restaurants the name of "Souplantation".
It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Harbicht and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency APPROVE
Amendment No.2 to the October 6, 1986 Agency/Emkay ERN by
adding "Souplantation" to the 1 ist of Acceptable Dinnerhouse
Restaurants.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., June 16, 1987.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
5a., 5b. /
HEARINGS v a..
SCHEDULED
(JUNE 16,1987)
5c.
FOULGER
FORD
CUP
Text Amendment 87-8 amending the definitions for
eating establishments (AMC Section 9220.23.1) and
restaurants (AMC Section 9255.51.1) HEARING JUNE 16,
1987. ' .
b. Appeal of Planning Commission's denial of M-87-30
relating to property at 445 Los Altos (Mr. and Mrs.
Konzelman) HEARING JUNE 16, 1987.
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APPROVED request of Foulger Ford Agency to reduce the Conditional
Use Permit fee with respect to their proposed use of the Kiewit
West property for new automobile storage to $451.00 (the minimum
required under the Planning Fee Schedule) and that this reduced fee
be paid within three days. It was noted in the discussion that
Foulger Ford would be paying for non-exclusive use of the property
and would not need to use all of the property to store approximately
80 cars, and that the Agency could permit such use only through
1ate 1987 depending on the final Emkay Disposition and Development
Agreement schedule.
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5d. A
POLICE ~"'APPROVED appropriation of $500. for payment of plans to be made
STORAGE to by Dave Szany and Associates for a 15' x 50' storage area to be
AREA ~ I) constructed at the-east side of the old range behind the Police
r. Department.
5e.
WATER /
1 RATE INCREASE
5f.
RFP
ARCADIA
PAR-3 GOLF
COURSE
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6a.
DIAL-A-RIDE
AGREEMENT
(AMENDED)
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DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION
PROGRAM
(Report
Filed)
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APPROVED and filed report dated June 2, 1987 with regard to
proposed water rate increase and preparation of resolution
authorizing the proposed water rate increase for fiscal year
1987-88.
APPROVED the issuance of a Request for Proposal to maintain and
operate the Arcadia Par-3 Golf Course and the draft lease agree-
ment for the Arcadia Par-3 Golf Course. Proposals to be submitted
on July 31 with recommendation to Council on August 18.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTON BY
COUNCILMEMBER HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI AND
CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
CITY MANAGER
Staff presented a comprehensive report on the Dial-A-Ride service.
It is expected that the losses for the current year will be similar
to those experienced in 1985-86 which were $8,340. There is a need
for a rate increase which results from the effect of general inflation
and a loss of ridership which has resulted in a substantial reduction
of available vehicle hours. Because of this latter condition. revenue
paid to San Gabriel Transit has declined from $702,786 in 1985 to an
estimated $541,000 for this fiscal year. The loss of ridership
results from a fare increase which took place in July 1985. The re-
negotiated contract with San Gabriel Transit, Inc. will help offset
insurance costs. In addition to the rate increase, a payment of up
to $16,000 is requested to meet Dial-A-Ride insurance costs for 1987
and 1988.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski that the' Dial-A-Ride Services Agreement be APPROVED and
AUTHORIZE the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement in form
approved.by the City Attorney and AUTHORIZE an expenditure of $16,000
to be paid to San Gabriel Transit as part of their total compensation
for services provided to the Arcadia Dial-A-Ride.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
Staff presented a report on the Downtown Revitalization Program.
Three businesses are ready to start work as soon as the County
approval is received. Fifteen other businesses are in various
stages of planning. It is hoped that when the work is completed
on the first three, others will decide to go ahead with improve-
ments. Councilmember Harbicht, who had requested the report,
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stated that he was very much encouraged by the report and that
with three ready to go and several in planning stages, interest
will be generated. Councilmember Young asked if work were proceed-
ing on any buildings needing earthquake support. Staff replied
that one of the buildings is on the list, but it costs a great
deal and this money would not be available for that purpose.
Report fil ed.
6c.
PLANNING
COMMISSION
MEMBERSHIP
REDUCTION
Consideration of reducing the number of Planning Commissioners
from the present seven to five. Councilmember Harbicht had
originally brought this up for discussion as he felt five would
be adequate and pOinted out that the five Councilmembers oversee
the entire City government ... that it'would be a small step
toward more efficiency, a little less demand on staff and a
little less cumbersome process for the citizens to go through.
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Discussion ensued with Councilmember Young stating, in part, that
one of her concerns was the possibility of having five members ...
one might be absent and there would be a 2 to 2 vote ... this would
delay progress. She was also interested in the thinking of the
City Council when it was decided to have seven members ... cities
have different numbers. .
Councilmember Lojeski recalled that at the time this possibility
of reduction was brought up, it was because there was an attendance
problem on the Commission. This has been straightened out now...
tha~, theoretically, five members could be appointed by one person.
Seven seem to have worked out well. He would prefer to stay with
seven.
Mayor Gilb said, in part, that the City Charter does not specify
any sp~cific number, but he felt the members should come from all
walks of life and have some knowledge of b~ilding. This is the
most important commission. The problem of attendance has been
worked out and if jt would improve efficiency, he would be for it.
It could be on a trial basis.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Council-
member Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff
draw up the appropriate document for Council consideration reducing
the Planning Commission from seven members to five.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht and Gilb
Councilmembers Lojeski and Young
None
6d.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION
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Reappointed James Green and Mary Hansen to 4-year terms ending
6/30/91. (MOTION: Councilmembers Lojeski and Harbicht)
Appointed Karen Benvenuto to 4-year term ending 6/30/91 to
v replace Margaret Gale. (MOTION: Council member Lojeski and
Mayor Gil b)
LIBRARY BOARD
./ Reappointed Doris Selmer to 4-year term ending 6/30/91.
(MOTION: Councilmembers Young and Harbicht).
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PERSONNEL BOARD
Reappointed Ted Sten to"4-year' term ending 6/30/91 (MOTION:
Councilmembers Harbicht and Chandler)
RECREATION COMMISSION
Appointed Sue Nevin to 4-year term ending 6/30/91 to
~ replace John Collins. (MOTION: Mayor Gilb and Council-
member Young) ..
SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION
Reappointed Dale Allen and Bob Miles to 2-year terms ending
~ 6/30/89. (MOTION: Councilmemb~rs Young and Lojeski)
SISTER CITY COMMISSION
Appointed Peter Daily to 4-year term ending 6/30/91 to
L.- replace Ron Street. (MOTION: Mayor Gilb and Council-
member Young)
ALL OF THE ABOVE APPOINTMENTS WERE APPROVED ON ROLL CALL
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler,~Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
RESIGNATION/ On MOTION by Mayor Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and
(Galinski) CARRIED, the resignation of Commissioner Galinski was ACCEPTED
with regret. .
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CLOSED
SESSION
PLANNING COMMISSION
It was noted that one vacancy is still open on this Commission
and it was MOVEO by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Council-
member Young that Gary Kovacic be reappointed to a second 4-year
term. In making the motion Councilmember Lojeski submitted that
Mr. Kovacic has not missed a meeting since his appointment.
Roll call vote was then taken on the motion:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Lojeski and Young
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht and Gilb
None
CITY ATTORNEY
I'd like to make the required announcement regarding the Brown
Act. The City Council and the Agency will be adjourning to a
CLOSED SESSION at the termination of this evening's regular
meeting to discuss, pursuant to Government Code, Section 54956.8,
instructions to the City's negotiator regarding negotiations with
Jules Sanford and the Low family concerning land or property at
333 East Huntington Drive in the City of Arcadia. And, additionally,
the City Manager will be discussing certain personnel evaluations
with the City Counci] this evening.
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7a.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1857
(ADOPTED)
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7b.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1858 V
(ADOPTED)
7c.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1859
(ADOPTED) V
7d. /
ORDINANCE
NO. 1860
(ADOPTED)
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1857, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 260 WEST
HUNTINGTON DRIVE FROM R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO S-2
(PUBLIC ~URPOSE)".
It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member
Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1857 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1858, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS
9262.4.3.C, 9262.4.4.A, 9262.4.5.A, 9262.4.6.C.2, 9262.4.6.D,
9262.4.7.0, 9262.4.7.E, 9262.4.8.A, 9262.4.13, 9275.4.7.2.h,
9275.4.7.3.h, 9275.4.7.2.k, AND 9275.4.7.k OF ARTICLE VI OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SIGNS".
It was MOVED by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1857 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1859, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA AMENDING AND DELETING SECTIONS FROM THE S-2 CODE WHICH
PERTAIN TO R-O and R-1 USES".
It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Gi1b
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1859
be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the I
title of Ordinance No. 1860, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE. OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTIONS 4113.11.,
4113.12.,4124.2.2.,4124.2.5,4125,4122,4125.11.1 AND 4125.7
OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE COST OF DOG LICENSES,
IMPOUND FEES AND VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS AS REQUIRED BY THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL".
It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No.
1960 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES;
NOES;
ABSENT;
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b
None
None
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OROINANCE
NO. 1861
(INTROOUCED)
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RESOlUTION
NO. 5355
(ADOPTED)
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RESOlUTION
NO. 5356
(ADOPTED)
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ADMINISTRATOR
SElF~INSURED
l..lABIlITY
PROGRAM
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The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the
content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1861, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2710 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABl..lSH THE DESIGN OF THE SEAl OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA".
It was MOVED by Mayor Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1861
be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Young and Gilb
NOES: Councilmember lojeski (for reasons statep earlier and
because no cost estimates were available)
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read
the title of Resolution No. 5355, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, COMMEMORATING
THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND ESTABl..lSH-
ING SEPTEMBER 17, 1987 AS UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION DAY FOR THE
CITY OF ARCAD IA" .
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5355 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 5356. entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE
OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE FACILITIES FOR METHODIST
HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
LETTER AGREEMENT".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5356 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
It was MOVED by Mayor Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council APPROVE contract-
ing with Colen & Lee to administer the City's self-insured liability
program and AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute a contract after approval
of the City Attorney for the sum of $12,000 per year plus a one-time
$4,000 take over fee and transmit thirty (30) day notice of termina-
tion to Carl Warren & Company.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
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f: CLAIM OF
D.R. MC CALL
(DENIED)
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CLAIM OF
L. FOREST
(DENIED)
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9.
HARBICHT
YOUNG
GILB
LOJESKI
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On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of D. R.
McCall was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Young, seconded by
Counci1member Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b
None
None
On recommendation .of the City Attorney, the claim of L. Forest
was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Chandler, seconded by
Counci1member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b
None
None
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
Mft.TTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Referred to mini malls and questioned exactly what they are .. apparently
the best description could be a group of retail stores with common
parking. He said, in part, he is a strong believer in property
rights and the right of individuals to use their property consistent
with the rights of others. Just how does one distinguish a mini
mall from strip commercial? Where is the difference? He submitted,
in part, that perhaps Council could have a study session on this
and/or some discussion on just what is wanted for the community;
what is being looked for in the way of commercial development and
what Council could do about it. (Transcript prepared.)
Agreed and submitted, in part, that Council really should make a
plan for the year 2000 ... something to take care of many areas
that are going to small commercial stores ... an overall plan
is needed for the whole City.
Referred to a recent visit he had made at Von's Pavi11ion and
what is occurring at Hinshaw's where very small store buildings
are being constructed. As to mini malls, if you drive down Rosemead
Boulevard going south, there are what he would call mini malls on
almost every corner ... with little stores selling donuts, one
selling camera equipment, one a laundromat, a taco stand, etc. He
questioned whether or not an architectural review is given on these
by the Councilor the Planning Commission. In response, the
Planning Director said, in part, that the architectural review
does not consder the uses as long as the uses comply with the
basic zoning ... most of these are in a C-2 zone which permits
any type of retailing.
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Referring to the new building on the northwest corner of Fairview
and Baldwin Avenues ... it is built at the property line and it
does create a problem for' traffic at the stop 1 ight. It is
difficult to see around the corner. Perhaps a mini mall should
be called a convenience center.
Counci1member Lojeski also referred to a proposed apartment complex
on Bonita which one of the Planning Commissioners had a part in, as
the architect ... that the procedure and elements worked out quite
well.
Reference was also made to the desire of Assemblyman Mountjoy to move
his offices to 214 N. First Avenue. It was noted that this is in a
M-1 zone and would necessitate a Text Amendment to permit the
property to have a government use designation. In order to make
this accommodation, staff was directed to begin the. process for
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COUNCILMEMBER
HARBICHT I just had a discussion I'd like to take a couple of minutes here to
talk about. One topic that's been getting a lot of discussion recently
is mini-malls. I believe that this is a topic that we should have some
concern about and that we should give some thought to. I think that one
of the problems is.. there's been a lot of misinformation about this
particular subject and the thing is, is that I'm not sure what a mini-
mall is. It's a group of retail stores.. that it has common parking,
I guess, is the best way that I can define it.. and that in and of itself
I don't see as a particular evil. And there's been a lot of - kind of,
I think - sort of rash suggestions made and it seems as that... I'm a
strong believer in property rights and the right of individuals to use
their property consistent with the rights of other people...and, I think
most people are, but a lot of times people kind of get to the point where
they're a strong believer in their own property rights but they're very
willing to restrict the property rights of other property owners. And so,
I think, we have to be very careful about that. The question is, you
know, what is a mini-mall and... I don't know, I mean, is Huntington
Drive, the way it currently is, is that a mini-mall? It's a bunch of
stores that all adjoin each other and.. at least on the north side it
has parking in back and on the south side it has a little bit of parking
in back. Is First Avenue a mini-mall? And, so how do you distinguish
a mini-mall from strip commercial and is there really a difference between
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them? And, of course, one of the differences is that any new mini-malls,
COUNCILMEMBER
HARBICHT if you want to use that term, that are built.. are going to have adequate
parking.. which is not the case with a good deal of the strip commercial
in own' town. And, there's been some concerns expressed that this prolifer-
ation of new retail - and I'm going to call it that rather than mini-malls -
may force other retailers out of business and that we may end up with a
lot of empty stores.. either the new ones that have been built or the old
ones that weren't able to keep up with the competition.. and I share that
concern. I think that's something we should be concerned about. I don't
want a bunch of empty stores around town. But, I guess the question to
me is.. in trying to do something about this is, is the problem mini-malls
per se, or is the problem too much commercial? And, if the problem is
too much commercial, if we're saying we don't want any more stores built,
then maybe we ought to be rezoning some of those areas that currently
now permit commercial development. I think that that is a more responsible
approach than to just say that this thing that we call mini-malls - which
you have trouble defining - I think it's sort of like pornography - we can't
define it but we all know it when we see it. But is that really the problem
or is the amount of commercial that's coming in.. what's we're afraid is
going to create the undesirable thing that might happen. And the mini-
mall is kind of a _~atch phrase which has taken on some bad connotations..
and I submit that that's not necessarily a..bad thing. And, I don't mean
to suggest that we don't have a problem.. and I just wanted to express
some thoughts in this area and basically say.. I think we may be looking at
a potential problem here. But, I want to kind of focus our thinking on
what the problem is.. and it may just be the proliferation of small
commercial development rather than mini-malls as we all envision them.
There's, you know, there's a lot of strip commercial in this town that
I'd be more than happy to exchange for some mini-malls that had adequate
parking and better ingress and egress than we have.
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HARBICHT
for any action. I just wanted to express some thoughts on this and maybe
have the rest of the Council give some thought to it and, hopefully, at
some early date we can have a little study,'session on this or some more
discussion on just what is it we want for our community and what are we
COUNCIlMEMBER
YOUNG I agree with you 100% and I have been feeling that we really need to
make a plan for the year 2000.. something to take care of many areas that
looking for in the way of commercial development and what are we not
looking for and what things can we do about it.
are going to a small certain size commercial store. I agree with you
100% and I think we need an overall plan for the whole City on this very
subject.. and a study session I'm all for.
MAYOR
GIlB
You know, Mrs. Young, I was down at Von's the other day.. and I see the
back - you know, they're fixing up the whole Hinshaw's area - but right
next to Von's they're building about 15 very small stores..
YOUNG
GIlB
Correct.
Now, that's a mini-mall.. isn't it? They're going to be loaded with all
YOUNG
GIlB
kinds of little stores like they are on the back side.
Plus the arcade going through is havi'ng more little stores.
That's right.. and the building that was put on south Baldwin Avenue..
that's right on the corner.. now, I don't call that a mini-mall because
that certainly was an improvement of the property and that old station
that was there, and... But, I understand what you're saying because if
you drive - with this mini-mall thing - I visualize a mini-mall.. if you
drive down Rosemead Blvd. going south you'll see them on every corner
and there's about 15 little stores - one sells donuts and one sells camera
equipment; and one's a laundromat; and one's a taco stand; and something
else and something else.. and out to Azusa, Covina and some of those places.
Now, that's what I call a mini-mall.. and I don't know how you'd really
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define that, you know, but that's what I call a mini-mall. And that's the
thing that I would like to stay away from. And, I'm just wondering if
there's such a thing as an architectural review on all of those by the
Council or the Planning Commission... is there such a thing? Bin, could
you tell me if we require an architectural review on all of that kind
of building.~...
PLANNING DIR.
WOOLARD Yes.
GILB ....would we have any-power or would that be a way of doing it or looking
WOOLARD
at it or something?
Yes and no.. it is subject to architectural review, but architectural
review doesn't get into the uses that are permitted within the building.
As long as the uses comply with the basic zoning~. and most of these are
in a C-2 zone .that permit any type of retailing.. there's no power that
we have.
HARBICHT
See, the problem that I have is, is that if you have.a given piece of
property and somebody comes in and they want to put in several stores
with common parking and it's all one building which has dividers.. that's
what we all visualize as a mini-mall ,that mayor may not be desirable.
But, if we have the same piece of property and they came in and built 10
separate buildings.. under what we visualize as a mini-mall - that isn't.
But is it any more desirable? That's.why my point is that's it's really
not a mini-mall per se that I think all of us are concerned about. I
think it's just small commercial.. too much coming in.. what effect it's
going to have on what's already here. But, that's why I want to get away
from the term mini-mall because, you know, we have some very desirable
kinds of developments that depending on how you define a mini-mall or
a mall.. that's what it is.
GIlB
Didn't the City of Los Angeles put a moratorium in? What do they call a
mini-mall? What's their definition?
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GILB
I don't know, maybe we need a study session on some of that input.
Find out what they would call a mini-mall.. maybe that would be enlighting.
Anything else, Bob? Dennis?
COUNCILMEMBER
LOJESKI On that item or something else?
GILB Any item.
LOJESKI
I would just.. passing in terms with Bob's comments. Again, you know,
when this concept came up at the Planning Commission.. it's been hashed
and rehashed, and you've read your minutes of the transcript and all of
that sort of thing that were done. But, it was more of a concern if you
were to pick apart, particularly the building on south Baldwin.. it's
pUlling the building to the property line which creates a problem of vision
at that stop light.. or stop sign to see,. particularly, if you're going
south to the right you can't see around the corner. The architectural
.
state of the building.. which, you know, I'm not too hot on a 1950's
white building with a pink stripe around it.. you know, to me that's not
really architecturally moving.. blending of lines like that. That's where
the concerns were coming from, you know, and where the Planning Commission
on the other side of the scale at least had a shot - or the Modification
Committee, and then even the Council looked at it, was the situation which
is still unbuilt. But the.. let's call it a convenience center.. maybe
that's better than mini-mall.. you know, they still have the same things;
a yogurt shop; a video store and that sort of thing. But, the one at
Duarte and Santa Anita.. you know, fortunately that was looked at by those
bodies and there was input given about, "gee.. transpose a driveway over
here to get the traffic off the corner off the situation".. do this or
do that or move this here or add parking here or switch the, you know...
those are the kinds of comments that were of concern. That's where it was
coming from. And, where there is no review down the road.. then all of a
sudden you can end up, again, on the other side of the coin, maybe some-
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thing that then becomes built.. then who. gets ostracized for it but the
City Council? I can't tell you how many times people have called and
sald, "How did you allow that building on Fairview and Baldwin?" I had
to ask staff what was going on. I didn't even know what was going to be
built there until after,'basically,'the framework was up, you know.
That's where they were coming from. That's where my concern would come
from.
You know, Sunday afternoon we drove by there headed for the Sizzler.. and
everybody in our car thought that was a terrific looking building and it's
a new style and...... so it's a difference of opinion.
I like the Rose City Grill in Pasadena, you know, but hey, maybe that's
nostalgia for me. We all..
Well, the medical building down there is a nice building but nobody even
knew it was going up until after it was built. We never saw it, did we?
That's true. But, again, you know, it was pulling it out directly to
the property line with no setbacks.. those types of concerns, which I think
are all logical concerns. We've discussed them a thousand and one times
here.. that's what we're all concerned about.. parking; ingress; egress;
and whatever the case may be.
. LOJESKI
GILB
GILB
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LOJESKI
(Mabry)
GILB
(George)
GILB
(Knight)
CLOSED
SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
(June 16,1987)
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the Text Amendment and the City Attorney was AUTHORIZED to
prepare an interim use agreement for this particular use.
Councilmember Chandler so MOVED and the MOTION was seconded
by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as
follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Young
Mayor Gilb (Felt there are many offices available in the City
None for this use.)
Councilmember Lojeski said he wi'" not be able to attend the next
Planning Commission Meeting and Councilmember Young said she would
be glad to attend in his place.
Introduced two Members of the Bicentennial Committee: Jack Saelid
(Chairman) and Steve Phillipi..
"I would like to adjourn the meeting in memory of a young lady --
Jodie Mabry. I personally did not know her, but I knew of her; she
spent most of her young child life in Arcadia. She passed away this
past week. Services are this week. She was the wife of Roger Mabry,
one of our former owners in the downtown redevelopment area."
"I would like to adjourn the meeting in memory of Gloria George
who passed away May 24th. She is survived by her husband, Donald M.
George; daughter, Denice Marie Nepture of San Pedro; and son, Gary
George of Monrovia. She was a native of California and Alumnist of
Occidental College. She had been a life member of the Arcadia
Assistance League and a Member of the Shakespeare Junior League
for seven years. Memorial services were held Thursday, May 28 at
the Church of the Good Shepherd. We always remember Gloria from
the HOY Foll ies ... she was one of the very active members of that."
"And also I would like to adjourn the meeting in memory of Patricia
M. Knight,the wife of one of the Members of our Personnel Board who
passed away May 26, 1987. She is survived by her husband, Wilfred;
two children, William T. Knight and Karen Knight of Monrovia. She
was a Member of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church; President of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy; Member of the Daughters of
the American Revolution; and Member of Lifeline for Pets. Services
were held Friday at the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, Dr. Richard
Spencer officiating. Contributions may be made to Lifeline for Pets
in A ltadena. I'd 1 i ke to adjourn the meeting in memory of Mrs. Mabry,
Mrs. George and Mrs. Knight."
Council. entered a CLDSED SESSION at 9:05 p. m., reconvened and
adjourned at 10:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., June 16, 198! in the
Conference Room of the Council Chamber to conduct the business
of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session, if any, necessary
to discuss personnel, litigation matters and evaluation of properties.
ATTEST, ~
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5354
(ADOPTED)
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1862 be and it is hereby INTF.(IDUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Young and Gi1b
Council member Lojeski
None
T he City Attorney presented, exp 1 a i ned . the content and read the
title of l\eso1ution No. 5354, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA SEllING CITY OF ARCADIA WATER RATES AND FINDING, THE
RATES' WILL NOT EXCEED THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT NECESSARY TO FUND
OPERATION OF THE CITY WATER SYSTEM". .
It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1-
member Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that
Resolution No. 5354 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES: '
ABSENT;
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
11d.
RESOLUTION/ The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
NO. 5359 v title of Resolution No. 5359, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
(ADOPTED) V COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHlt'lG COMPENSATION
. (\ FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS IN MANAGEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987-1988".
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I SeA It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember
If(' Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5359 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
lle.
RESOLUTI ON
NO. 5360
(ADOPTED)
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r R. DOEPPEL
(DENIED)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counc"ilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 5360, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDEPENDENT
CITIES I\ISK MANt,GEMENT AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FOR THE ADMITTANCE TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITIES OF COLTON AND
MONROVIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING VALIDATION PROCEEDINGS AND
DESIGNATING CITY REPRESE~lATIVES".
It was MOVED by Counc;lmember Young, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call votE CS follows that Resolution
No. 5360 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT;
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b
None
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of R. Doeppel
was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by
Councilmember Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES;
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
~~one
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Referred to complaints he had received from residents on Ninth
Avenue where. some resurfacing ,has been taking place. The residents
said they had not. been notified in advance that the work was to
be done. The Director of Public Works explained that notices were
del ivered door to door but a specific time was not indicated and 1
he felt the residents should have been able to get in and out of
their driveways ur.1ess the contrc.ctor was actually laying liquid
asphalt at the time. Councilmember L'ojeski said, in part, that
apparently it was a misunderstanding.
Expressed concern about' the definition of single family homes,
i.e., multiple families living in single family homes ... he is
concerned to the point where he would be willing to take steps to
redefine"sing1e fam'ly"..and to face whatever challenges might
occur. It is time to recogn ize that the future of the City may be
at stake if we just sit back and allow these things to happen. He
referred to a court decision which has basically struck down the
definition we have. He suggested a,king information from the League
of California Cities and felt the City Attorney could obtain
additional data from a legal standpoint. The City Attorney said
he would provide a legal review along with input frorr the Planning
Director.
Counci1member Harbicht also said it might be worthwhile for the
Councilmember,., the City Manager and the Planning Director to
take a tour'af the City to see what is happeni ng throughout the
City. The City Manager said the Council could go together all at
one time as the Brown Act does not preclude that. Counci1member
Young agreed with the comment that she has thought for some time
that a plan is needed for the year 2000. Counci1member Lojeski .
said that as an elected official, he has the duty to take care of
the City in the bE.st way possible... regardless how or when he
devotes time. They should be responding to those things on their
own... as when a resident calls a Councilmember on a particular'
problem ... for instance, he will go down ... also, perhaps the
staff could tour the City to see firsthand the situations. He
could not see a whole lot of validity in the five council members
travelling around the City. He was not being derogatory or question-,
ing the suggestion. Council member Harbicht said it would be purely
voluntary,.. anyone wishing to go along could.
Counci1member Harbicht inquired about the recent filming of a
movie in South Arcadia. He had had some complaints because some I
streets were closed and some inconvenience experienced. He wanted
to knew what benefit the City derived from permitting such filming.
The City Manager replied that there was actually not a lot of
benefit to the City. There are permit fees which the film company
pays; also they pay for police presence if required and any other
City services that may be needed or required. In this particular
case, the film company paid about $9,000 in fees.
Commented that this is done primarily to help the film industry,
to keep the industry in the Southern California area and to prevent
run-away productions.
Said there are different regu1~tions for different cities and for
different types of filming.
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Referred to the draft repcrt on the sound wall and said, for the
benefit of the consultant before it becomes final, witt: respect
to the first sentence of the introduction: "The mission put
before the consu~tant was to prepare ~ case to put before the
Arcadia City Council and California Department of Transportation
on the need for sound walls along Interstate 210". First, it
wasn't to put the case before the Arcadia City Council... it was
done at the behest of the Arcadia City 'Council. to go before Caltrans.
He would hope that the wording would be such that it would at least
appear to be an unbiased investigation. The report says that the
purpose of the study was to show that the sound wall is needed.
He hoped that the report would say: "Yes, Arcadia should be getting
sound walls from Caltrans ..." He would like to see a change in
the report. The rest of it seemed very complete to him and most
of his other cOi1'l11ents have .to do with the' findings themselves and
will be more appropriate when this comes before the Council as final.
Said she felt the trees in Arcadia are unique. When one drives
along the freeway, itis quite noticeable when one arrives in
Arcadia there are so many trees in evidence. She would like staff
to 'provide a report and recommenci"t.ion on a tree preservation
ordinance. Also, she fElt notifications should be sent to local
realtors, homeowners' associations, swimming pool contractors, etc.
to the effect that permission is required to remove trees.
Said there was a situation at 905 Foothill where the new owners of
a hOUSE. c~t down all the trees around the house to make room foy'
a swimming pool. This was y'eported to the Homeowners' Association,
but, of course, the trees were already gone. Perhaps the ordinance
could say when trees are cut down, they should be replaced with
suitable ones and th~re are some trees which should be saved.
Said she had attended a seminar on the trash problem which is an
extre~ely complex issue. By 1993 it will be a desperate problem
because in 6 years several of the nearby dump sites will be closed.
Los Angeles City is now conducting studies on recycling and composting.
There is a Los Angeles Experimental Area wherE this study is concen-
trated and it involves home sorting of different types of trash --
papers, bottles, cans, etc. She would like the Mayor to send
communicctions in support of several bills now in the legislature:
AB 221; AB 222 , AB 223 and AB 545. Staff wi 11 obta i n copi es of
these bills so they may be studied.
Councilmember Lojeski said he would not be able to continue with the
San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities Solid Waste Management
Task Force. Councilmember Chandler will attend the meetings in
his place.
Councilmember Lojeski adjourned the meeting in memory of Emile
Kellogg Boisot II, better known as "Kelly" who was born June 4,
1922 in Pasadena, passed away June 6, 1987 in his home in Arcadia
where he had lived for the past 39 years. He and his wife, Dorothy
were to celebrate their 45th anniversary this June. They have 3
children and 9 grandchildren: Kip and Donna Boisot who reside in
Virginia have 4 children, Dana, Kelly, Sheri and Aimee. Their
daughter, Marion and her husband, Steve Leese, who reside in Utah,
have 4 children, Jared, Jason, Pngela and Amanda. Lindy Boisot and
his wife, Terry, livE' in Goleta anc have 1 child, Michelle. Kelly
served his country in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He was
truly "one-of'-a-kind", He will be rememberec O<or his wonderful
sense of humor clY:C his love of sports and his I,'any contributions
to the City of Arcadia. .
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Councilmember Lojeski also adjourned the meeting in memory of
John Kirchgessler who was born on December 23, 1910 in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin and passed away on Sunday, June 7, 1987 at the age of 76.
In 1928 he graduated from Garfield High School in Los Angeles, where
he participated in basketball, baseball and track. 'From 1928 to 1941,
John worked for Bullocks and i~ the upholstery business. In 1941 -
1945, he joined the U. S. Navy and served in the South Pacific on
Okinawa. In February of 1945 he married Helen and over the years
they had two sons, Dave and Jim. From 1945 - 1960, John worked
for the Heywood Wakefield Company and in 1960 began working for
the Arcadia Unified School District. From 1964 until 1975 Johnny
"K" was the equipment man at Arcadia High School. During this time 1
he was one of the most popular figures on campus. He was respected
and loved by all who came in contact with him. 'The athletes, coaches
and parents always knew where to turn when something 'had to be done
or if something was needed. He always did his job with great
enthusiasm and a wonderful sense of humor. His job was a demanding
one as he was responsible for keepir,g in repair the entiy'e athletic
facil ities of the high school, including football, baseball, basket-
ball and track for all games and meets as well as repair'ing and
caring for the uniforms of some 24 different teams. Each year as
his popularity grEw, the students considered him a father, a doctor,
a lawyer, counseler and someone who could be trusted as well as
confided in. In 1975 John was honored with a retirement dinner. TherE
were many tributes paid to John that evening including the California
Interscholastic Federation, the Associated Students of Arcadia High
School, the Boosters Club and the Arcadia Astros Baseball Team. He
was previously honored with an Honc,rary Service Award from the high
school for his outstanding se~vice to children and youth; he always
attended the Arcadia Astros baseball banquet each year to present
the John ~irchgessler Award for the Astro Player of th~ Year and he
was a member of Elks Arcadia Lodge 2025 who honored him as "Elk of
the Year" for 1982-83 and continual certificates of service award
from the Elks for youth services in the community for 1978 through
1985. Final burial was private with a memorial service at the
Kirchgessler home in Temple City on Sunday, June 14, 1987. ~~
personal recollEction was that John enjoyed life, loved kids, always
wa~ helpful and a pleasure to be around. To find John, you either
looked for his ever-present jeep or his ever-present baseball cap at
Arcadia High School. I will always remembf'1" John as a true friend
and a very fine person and he will truly be missed. A truly ,better
adjournment for John's memoy'y could not be more appropricte than as
Doug Werk, repr~sEnting the Boosters Club said at John's retirement:
"We take our cap off to Johnny K".
ADJOURNMENT
.(July 7,1987)
At 10:20 p. m. the meeting adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened
at 10:55 p.m. and adjourned immediately thereafter to 7:00 p. m. in
the Conference Room of the Council Chamber to conduct the business
of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session, if any, necessary
to dl"",, pm""p,], 1;ti,,,,oo "ttm ,pd ",] "ti"" of ''''''1;'''1
Charles E. Gilb, Mayor
ATTEST:
~~~
Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk
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9.
9a. - 9d.
HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
ge.
P~ TRACT
44524
(Final)
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It was MOVED by Member Lojeoki, seconded by Member Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that an expenditure of up
to $142,481 to correct soil problems at the Souths ide Project be
AUTHORIZED and that the Executive Director be AUTP.URIZED to execute
necessary contracts for soil removal, soil replacement and soil
testing, all in form approved by the Agency General Counsel.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbic~t, Lojeski, Young &nd ~ilb
None
None
The meeting adjourned to a Closed Session at the end of the
Regular Meeting this evening and then to 7:00 p. m., July 7. 1987.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
a. Consic'eratictl of Text Amendment 86-3 limitit,g and regulating
the keeping of equine and bovine animals and amending 'zoning
sections relating to the keeping of horses. JULY 21. 1987
b. Consideration of Text Amendment 87-9 amending sections relating
to. landscaping in the. commercial and induotrial zones. JULY 7,1987
c. Consideration of Text Amendment 87-10 deleting portions of the
Arcadia Municipal Code relating to Plan Review Procedures for
the CPD .- 1 zone. JULY 7, 1987
d. Underground Utilities District No. 12 - Huntington Drive
Northside, Santa Clara Street from Seconc Avenue to Fifth
Avenue . JULY 21, 1987
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APPROVED final map of Tract No. 44524 for a proposed 9 lot
subdivision (extension of Linda Way) at 1421 - 1503 S. Tenth
Avenue (Westco Lands, Inc.). Approval is subject to the condition
that before the final map is recorded. all outstanding conditions
of approval must be complied with.
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FEE INCREASE APPROVED $2,000 payment for monthly service to Colen
(Workers'Comp) City's Workers' Compensation Claims Administrators.
& Lee, the
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cLOCK PARTY
(July 4)
9h.
H" BLOCK PARTY
(July 4)
f".
91.
BLOCr PARTY
(July 4)
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JOINT USE
OF
RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
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APPROVED request for street closure of Magna Vista and Ewell Lane
from Lyndon Way to LeRoy Avenue for a Fourth of July Bl oc~, Party.,
APPROVED request for street closure of Monte Verde Drive from
Monte Vista Drive' to Golden West Avenue for a Fourth of July Block
Party.
APPROVED request for street closure of Balboa Drive frcm Golden
West to Palo. Alto Drive for Fourth of July Block Party.
'APPROVED an agreement between the Arcadia Unified School District
and the City for joint use of recreational facilities.
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ITEM
WITHDRAW~
10.
PARKING
PLACE
COMSN. ,/
(Hanrahan)
PLANN HIG
COMSN.
(Clark) V
11.
lla.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1861
(ADOPTED)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1862
(ADOPTED)
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An agenda item relating to work performed in the construction
of the new City Yard was withdrawn. The City Attorney advised
that a minor dispute has arisen and action will not be taken on
acceptance of the work at this time.
ALL CF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON 'MOTION BY COUNCIL-
MEMBER LOJESKI. SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL
CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
Nonp.
CITY MANA8ER
Consideration of Board and Commission appointments.
On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED, James Hanrahan was appcinted to the Parking
Place Commission for a four-year term endin~ 6/30/91.
On MonqN by Mayor Gil b, seconded by Councilmember Hay-bicht
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows, Tom Clark was appointed.
to the Planning Commission for a .four-year term 'ending 6/30/91.
AYES:
NOES;
ABSENT:
Counc.;"lmembers Chandler, Harbicht, YounS and Gilb
Councilmember Lojeski
None
Appointment of a new.Member of the Senior Citizens' Commission
will be delayec until the next Ccu'ncil meeting so that t.he Director
of Parks g, Recreation may contact son.e cf the possible r,ominees.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented for adoption, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1861, entitled: "AN ORDIW,NCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIT'! uF tRCA['IP" CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 2710 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE DESIGN
OF THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Loje~ki, seconded by Councilmember
Harbich1. and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1861 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Young and Gilb
Councilmember Lojeski
None .
The City Attorney presentee for introduction, explained the
content and read .the title of Ordinance No. 1862, e.ntitled: "AN
ORDINANCE ['F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2251 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
MEMBERSHIP OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION".
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7.
7a.
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7b.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(June 2,1987)
(APPROVEO)
7c.
EMKAY
AMENDMENT
NO.3 1
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DEMOLITION
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Councilmembers take a look at all appointments and appoint the
most qualified persons to serve on th.e Commission. In this case,
Mr. Kovacic was about mY third choice. I have two or pessibly
three other candidates that I would like to see on the Commission.
When the motion regarding Mr. Kovacic was made and seconded, I
was forced to vote on it. Essentially, I was not voting against
Mr. Kovacic; I was voting for another candidate. Mr. Kovacic is
not being punished for speaking his mind.
Jack Lynch, 224 Hacienda Drive, spoke to the matter of moving sales.
He has a neighbor who once a month or so has a moving sale; which
have lately been called estate sales. Cars are being driven up
and down his street to these sales'. He objects to the traffic.
Raymond Br9ck~, 1309 Standish,. spoke to the matter of the Armory
property. He did not understand' why the City sold it for a dollar.
How much did the City pay for it? 'Many years ago cities tried to
get government to build in their areas. They could not give the
land away so they charged a.dollar to make it legal. Wh~t does
that have to do with the value of the pro~erty today? Councilmember
Harbicht said the City gave it to the state and the state wants
to give it back -- for $2,000,000. And the City Manager further
explained that the State wants to sell the property to private
enterprise for private development for $2,000,000.
CITY COUNC 1 L RECESSED, IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELCFMENl AGH:CY
PRESENT: Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Member Young, seconded by Member Chandler and
CARRIED, the Minutes ~f the meeting. of June 2, 1987 were APPROVED.
Staff advised that due to protracted negotiations relative to
land exchange, the Emkay Development Company, lnc., has requested
an extension to the Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement for 30
days (July 15, 1987).
It was MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Yeung and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency APPROVE an
extension of 30 days. and that the Agency Special Counsel prepare
Amendment No.3 to the ERN.and forward same to Emkay no later than
June 25, 1987.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
Staff advised on the bids received for the demolition of Agency
owned property at 15,21, 25 and 29 N. Third Avenue. These properties
are all part of the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement
between the Agency and the Derby Restaurant. It was noted that
prior to demolition, the Fire Department will conduct limited
exercises involving two of the structures. on the site.
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It was MOVED by Member Chandle,rj., seconded by Member Harbicht
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that a contract be
executed with the low bidder, Viking Equipment Company, in an
amount not to exceed $18,150 ($16,500 plus 10% contingency) in
form approved by the Agency General CounseL .'
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AYES:
NOES:
. ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None ' .
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State'.Assembly Bili 265 required rede~elopment agencies to make
findings annually regarcing the availability of funds to be set
aside in that fiscal year for low/moderate.income housing fund.
It was noted in the staff report dated Jun'!16, 1.987 that due to
South Side Project (Gribble), the Nortr. Side Project. (Emkay) ,
Economic Development Department Operations and' Administrations,
no funds may be set aside for this fund for FY 1987/88. Whereupon
the following resolution was adopted:
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RESOLUTION "A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY~DECLARING THAT
NO. ARA-127 THE AGENCY IS UNABLE TO SET ASIDE 20% OR LESS OF ITS 1987/88 TAX
(ADOPTED) /~INCREMENT FOR LOW AND MODERATE lNCOME HOUSING DUE TO EXISTING .
\1 AGENCY OBLIGATlONS, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTlVITIES."
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It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Harbicht and
U.RRIEQ on roll call vote as follows that Resolution ARA-127 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES;
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
Staff advised that Emkay Development Company is requlrlng, as
part of the Disposition an~ Oevelopment Agreement, a certification
that the Northside Project is free' from toxins and other soil
contaminants. Starf recommendec the retention of a firm which
the Agency has used previously. It was MOVED by Council member
Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED on roll
call vote as follows that the Agency enter into a contract with
Converse Environmental Consultants for site assessment study of
the Northside (Emkay) Project in a~ amount n6t ~o exceed $4,015
($3,650 plus 10% contingency), the contract to be in form and
content approved by the Agency General Counsel.
AYES:,
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
The Agency has been informed that contamination must be reduced
to acceptable levels before the Los Angeles County Waste Management
Division and the State Department of Health will authorize the
closure of the holes dug when the gasoline tanks and pits from
the former City Yard site were removed. Three-D Services have been
performing this work and they now advise that 2 - 3 truckloads
of soil should be removed to reduce this contamination. The
fee would be $4,600 per truck load and with 9 contaminated sites,
the total estimated cost would be $124,200. Once the contaminated
soil has been removed, the resulting excavated area will need to
be filled with clean soil ... the charge for this will be $9 per
cubic yard for clean fill... estimated cost of this is $3,645.
Estimated total cost to correct this~il problem is $129,528 and by
adding a 10% contingency of $12,953, -the grand total woul d be
$142,481. Sufficient Agency funds are available.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5357
(ADOPTED)
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r HEARING
(Federal
Revenue
Sharin~
Budget)
(APPROVED)
29:0215
Counci1member Harbicht inquired if Bob Johnson were an employee
of.Community Hot Line. He replied that he was Associate Pastor
of the Presbyterian Church; he goes into the schools as Executive
Director of Community Hot Line.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Counci1member Chandler, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht and
CARRIED. .
The MOTION made earlier by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by
Counci1member Young. that $5,000 be restored to the budget for
Community Hot Line (total $10,000) was'.CARRIED on roll call vote
as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gi1p
Counci1member Harbicht
None
It was then MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by ~ounci1-
member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5357, entitled: itA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COuNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1987-
1988 AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED THEREIN AS EXPENDITURES
FROM THE FUNDS INDICATED" be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
P.YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, LOjeski, Youn9 and Gi1b
None
None
Public Hearing to consider the proposed Federal Revenue Sharing
B~dget for 1987-1988.
Mayor Gil b dec1 a red the hea ri ng open.
No one desiring to. be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member Young and
CARRIED. .
RESOLUTION ,I It was then MOVED by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member
NO. 5358 v/ Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
(ADOPTED) No. 5358 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1987-1988 FEDERAL REVENUE
SHARING PROGRAM" be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and. Gilb
None
None
Al'DIENCE PARTICIPATION
Ann Peko, 1103 S. Eighth Avenue spoke to the matter of the
construction presently under way on Eighth Avenue by Mur-So1 and
Chris Construction. She had several complaints, firstly, involving
the fact that the contractors have cut down a number of trees in-
cluding on~ t~at was a 70 year old pine and also a clump of pine
trees.. She noted that the temperature was sometimes 15-20 degrees
cooler where they were many trees standing so people could enjoy
their shade. Also, the tree~ help filter smog and po11utents. She
did not feel the developers really care. She also felt there is
overbuilding in the City and also overbuilding of mini-malls. Perhaps
a Homeowners' Association shou1c be cORsidered.
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Jack Sae1id, 821 Balboa Drive expressed appreciation to Council
for what they have done in re-addressing the funding for the Community
Hot Line operation. He pointed out that when he was serving as
liaison to Juvenile Oiversion, he found County funding changed from a
more general problem type of funding which would involve everything
from education to police to the point where it was focused on gang
activities. He did'not know if any of those monies are available
for the present kind of work. He felt Hot Line answers a very
definite need in the community. We are all in this together. HOY's
closing put a trememdous burden on Hot Line. We came to Council
and said we had a need and the'Counci1 came through and helped with 1
$7,500; the next year, $10,000; this year once again $10,000. We
have gone out to solicit funds from other comm~nities. Each one
tends to say -- that is an Arcadia program. He asked for Council's
help -- perhaps to do some missionary work -- perhaps with some of
the meetings with other communities and with the county.
Emil Amato, 1832 Chantry Drive stated that he came before the
Council to request "that Gary Kovacic be reinstated on the Planning
Commission. Gary Kovacic is a tremendous person and has done a
fine job for us. Please reconsider your deci!ion and reappoint him".
Beverly Stanbury, 1906 South Seventh Place wanted to recommend to
Council that a tree preservation program for Arcadia be started.
Craig Berry, 1102 South Eighth Avenue, spoke also to the matter of
the construction on Eighth Avenue by Chris Construction. He
reiterated what Mrs. Peko had'said regarding the trees being 'cut
down. Also they have had such a problem with dust -- it is on the
lawns and streets; it comes through the doors and windows. He had
called Chris Construction and.asked if they were not :iupposed to
water down the areas where dirt was being removed and put on the
trucks. He did not receive any satisfaction and he, personally,
went to the man working the bulldozer and ordered him to stop
putting dirt on the trucks. He also called the police and the
Planning Commission.
Chris Bade, 2416 Florence Avenue (Chris Construction) replied that
the trees cut down were ln the way of the houses being built. The
Planning Commission said it was all right to take the pine tree out.
After the discussion about the dust he had hoses on the job the next
day. Oid not think since then there had been complaints about dirt.
At 10: 15 a. m. he had spoken to the mah work i ng on .the bu 11 dozer;
returned about 12:30 p. m. with hose.
Ann Peko, 1103 South Eighth Avenue, spoke again about the dirt
from the construc~ion site.
Chris Bade,,2416 Florence Avenue, advised that he will take a fire 1
hose to the site to hose down the area. He will take care 0f it.
Counci1member Young remarked that under these dry conditions perhaps
water from a hose was ~ot enough; water from a truck would be better.
Margaret Ellis, 1504 South Eighth Avenue said she did not come to
the meeting to speak, but did want to remark about Planning
Commissioner Kovacic. She felt that it was very dangerous for
Council to politically punish a person for stating his opinion.
Mr. Kovacic should be able to speak his mind.
Counci1member Harbicht replied that he resented the fact that people
decide what is on the Counci1members' minds when they do something.
P1anningCommissioners are appointed for four year terms; not more
t~an two consecutive terms. The appointment ends when the term ends.
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(Proposed
Operating
I. '. Budget for
r 1987-88)
(APPROVED)
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Councilmember Lojeski stated that he had sat through the second
hearing at the Planning Commission and had nothing more to add. He
felt that the Code should be adhered to and the Code is definitive.
He noted that the Modification Committee had met and. had come to
the same conclusion and had come up with alternatives which were
not acceptable t6 the owner. He is not in favor of granting the
appeal.
Mayor Gilb stated that he had been reading some of the remarks
of the Planning Commission. He did not think that 1! feet was
really too much. He would be in favor.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Counci1-
member Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the
appeal of Planning Commission denial of M-87"30 be APPROVED; that
it would secure an appropriate improvement, prevent an unreasonable
hardship and promote uniformity of development.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht and Gilb
Councilmembers Lojeski and Young
None '
Consideration of proposed operating budget for 1987-88.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open.
Marilyn Bryant, 1405 S. Fifth Avenue addressed the subject of the
reduction in the 1987-88 budget of the request of the Community Hot
Line from $12,000 to $5,000. She would not like to see this cut
back. Substance abuse is such a problem and the Community Hot
Line is desperately needed to offer help and counselling. More and
more prevention work is necessary; keeping awareness of risks and
referrals when need for treatment is present. They do this at
several Arcadia schools through education and rapping with the youth.
In answer to questions, she said, in part, they have one part-time
paid employee. The Hot line and Parent Alert work together both
in matters of prevention (of parents knowing what to look for) and
treatment (knowing who to call for help). Mayor Gilb pointed out
that the Community Hot Line had received $10,000 last year from the
City and wondered if they had received any contributions from other
cities or agencies. Answer was no. Mrs. Bryant said most of th~
treatment money goes to E1 Monte and Pomona. Counci1member Young
said the report showed other cities used the Community Hot Line
actually more than Arcadia residents did and perhaps they could help
support it. Mayor Gi1b suggested contacting Supervisor Schabarum to
ascertain if County funds might be available.
Michael McDonald, 61 E. Magna Vista also spoke to the same matter
stating, in part, that they had contacted Monrovia, South Pasadena,
and Duarte with respect to contributing some support. These
communities consider the Hot Line to be an Arcadia program and do
not See it.as their responsibility. The Hot Line people feel that
they provide service to the whole area. They have incorporatec and
received their tax exempt status. They have a Board of seven members.
They have presented promotional material to several clubs and other
cities; they have not spoken to the county about raising funds.
Counci1member Harbicht said Council did not like to be painted as
"bad guys"; th.ey did give $10,000 last year; this year Hot Line
asked for $12,000; Arcadia is paying the lion's share. Their report
showed that the calls came from a small percentage (from 25% to 33 1/3%)
from Arcadia. He felt that~ther cities in the area should pay a share.
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Mr. McDonald said Hot Line started in Arcadie in conjunction
with Parent Alert; they have had legal hassles this past year
getting their tax exempt status. Councilmember Harbicht said it
was started by another Agency; then came to Council for help; now
it seems Council has the responsibility; he felt the $5,000
contribution they voted was a generous contribution. Mayor
Gilb said he was surprised. Hot Line had not raised any funds; two
years ago they were going to start raising contributions. Mr.
McDonald said they had had no notification that the contribution
from the City would be cut. Councilmember Harbicht replied Council
did not know in advance what Council would vote. He also said there
was no question that the Hot Line is doing a good thing for Arcadia;
but there are a lot.of other organizations in Arcadia who are also
doing good; a lot of them don't receive any contributions at all
from Council. Feels the smaller contribution is right.
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Ruth Bell, 110 W. Winnie Way, said, in part, she and her husband
founded Parent Alert in 1979 and feels grateful to Community Hot
Line. Years ago when Parent Alert was struggling to alert the
community to the adolescent drug problem, Community Hot Line was
right there. It provides a great sense of relief that people in
crisis have somewhere to call. She noted that fact that no other
City in San Gabriel Valley has done more to help combat drug atuse
than Arcadia. City fathers have helped support Hot Line in the past
and asked for continued support.
Bill McKenzie, 1654 Perkins Drive, President of Parent Alert,
said they work closely with the 'Hot Line. When people contact
Parent Alert in crisis, they are immediately referred to the
Community Hot Line. The service is of great importance.
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Bob Johnson, 17 V/. Magna Vista, Founder of Community Hot U,ne and
Board. Member of Parent Alert. The Community Hot Line was started as
a crisis intervention'for young people Drug and alcohol abuse is
only one aspect; there are problems involving suicide, family
disturbances, etc. that need this referral network. They have a
program that has put Arcadia on the map regarding drug and alcohol
ab~se. There has been grass root support but this cutback will
devastate Hot Line. When HOY went under, Hot Line picked up and
took over and provided a place where people could call. They have
talked with some of the service clubs about funds, but when they see
what the problem is, they find that it is so overwhelming they don't
want to talk about it. One service organization was talking about
giving them $6,000, but then reduced it to $500. Drug and alcohol
use is prevalent on campuses. They have called other cities trying
to recruit resources from them. Councilmember Young inquired if
they are getting funding from the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Johnson
replied they receive $2,500 with which to pay for the phones.
Councilmember Lojeski said perhaps the Council should .reconsider
the $5,000 contribution. In a 26 million dollar budget, it was
not such a large item. There are these problems in the community
and Community Hot Line is attempting to do a job. Councilmember
Lojeski then made a Motion to put $5,000 back into the budget for
the contribution to. the Community Hot Line, seconded by Councilmember
Young.
Councilmember Chandler said the Hot Line originally asked for $12,000;
and now are getting another $5,000 in addition to the $5,000 originally
approved in the budget. Suggested perhaps they should get the $5,000
and come back to Council in.3 - 4 months and perhaps in the meantime
try to get some funds from other cities or the county. .Felt that
would be better than chingin~ it right here. Mayor Gilb said ~e
still felt there were other organizations in the City that. also need
help; after three years this organization has not tried to help itself.
Councilmember Young said she did 'not think they should have turned
down the $500 they mentioned was offered by the service-organization.
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