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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ARE TAPE RECOROEO AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Aug.4,1987)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
CLOSED
SESSION
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 18, 1987
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular session, August 18, 1987 at 7:30 p. m. in the Arcadia
City Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Gladys Johnson, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Councilmember Harbicht
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
Councilmember Young
On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Chandler and CARRIED, Councilmember Young was EXCUSED.
On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Chandler and CARRIED, the Minutes 'of the Regular Meeting of August 4,
1987 were APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title
only and that the readin9 in full be waived.
C ITY ATTORNEY
"The Ci ty Counc i1 and the Arcad i a Redevelopment Agency met in a
CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to
give instructions to the City's negotiator regarding property
transactions relating to the north side area in negotiations with
Rick Smith of Emkay. Additionally, at the conclusion of the
meet i ng thi s eveni ng, the Counc i 1 and Agency wi 11 adjourn, to a
CLOSED SESSION again; pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
to give instructions to the City's negotiators regarding ongoing
negotiations pertaining to the Low property or Nissan property at
333 East Huntington Drive and negotiations with the Low family and
Joe Stanford. Additionally, to discuss under the same Government
Code section, negotiations with the State of California pertaining
to what is commonly referred to as the Armory property on Huntington
Drive.
"Additionally, at this time, let me announce that, with respect to
the first item on the agenda this evening, the public hearing con-
cerning the issuance of hospital revenue bonds, the Mayor has
advised me of an ownership interest in some of the previously issued
bonds. Technically, this creates a potential conflict of interest,
and to avoid even the appearance of impropriety or of conflict of'
interest, other than asking some questions and opening the hearing,
the Mayor will not participate or vote on that item this evening.
That leaves three Counci1members to vote. The City Charter requires
three votes to pass any resolution of City Council. One City Counci1-
member is absent this evening. With that, Mr. Mayor we may go on to
item No.1."
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PUBLIC
HEARING
(Hospital
Revenue
Bonds)
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Mayor Gilb retired from the Chair and Mayor Pro Tempore Harbicnt
presided during this consideration.
Proposed issuance, by the City of Hospital Revenue Bonds
(Methodist Hospital of Southern California) Series 1987.
Staff report presented. The City of Arcadia issued $22.9
million in Hospital Revenue Bonds in 1980 to assist Methodist
Hospital in financing new facilities. The bonds were issued
in August 1980 and final payment is due August 1, 2010. The
highest,coupon (or interest) rate is 9 5/8%. The Annual Debt
Service on these bonds is $2.5 million and is paid by the Hospital I
out of its revenues. Because of the decline in interest rates,
the Hospital has requested the cooperation of the City in refund-
ing the bonds. The Hospital feels they can save about $2.5 million
over the remaining 23 year life of the bonds and also replenish
their capital fund if they refinance. They will not extend the
term of the bonds beyond the existing August 1, 2010.due date, or
will they increase their annual debt service payment above the
existing $2.5 million. The Hospital has agreed to pay all of the
City's costs with regard to implementing the bond issue including
legal fees. (See Staff Report dated August 12, 1987.)
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open and Frederick C. Meyer, President,
Methodist Hospital, 300 W. Huntington Drive responded to questions and,
in part, reiterated the figures set forth in the staff report. He
also stated that there would be an approximate savings of $1,700,000
in debt servicing with this bond issue and that it will replenish
capital to keep the Corporation going.
,George Koutsakos, Vice President in Charge of Finance, Methodist
Hospital, 300 W. Huntington Drive, stated, in part, that the original
$22.9 million bond issue,had been taken out to construct three major
areas of the hospital: the parking lot, new ancilliary and critical
care area, where they have the heliport, and some internal remodeling
the surgical expansion. During the construction of the surgical care
wing, the health care industry'changed dramatically, the needs of the
community changed and it was necessary to significantly expand on
what was originally contemplated. To that end, the hospital, wanting
to meet many of the outpatient needs of the community, because much
of the surgery was now being done on an outpatient basis, expanded
the 'project. So the project from what was originally contemplated
in the late 70's and early 80's was now considerably expanded.
Currently, the bond balance ~s $21.8 million. The Hospital spent
more than the original bond offering and went into the Hospital's own
funds so these excesses on this arrangement are really to replenish
the Hospital's own funds. This will not extend the life of the
original issue. Mayor Pro Tempore Harbicht inquired if the debt
service WaS to be the same or if they were goina to save money with I
this issue? Mr. Koutsakos replied that the debt service will be the
same and the fact that the interest rates are dropping allows the
Hospital to make the face value more, thus the cashout at the front
end.
Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, stated, in part, that she
felt the charges at the Arcadia Methodist Hospital were very steep
and wondered if the City before approving this request for a bond
issue should not compare costs at other hospitals, perhaps Huntington,
St. Luke's, others. She inquired if such a survey had been made prior
to preparing Resolution No. 5370 and was advised that it had not been
made. She also inquired if the residents of Arcadia could be entitled
to some sort of a discount. She said she did not think this was too
much to ask when the Hospital was asking the City Council to give its
stamp of approval to this bond issue. Councilmember Chandler replied
that he has had some involvement with the subject of hospital costs
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5370
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and that the Arcadia Methodist Hospital was on the preferred
list of several insurance carriers including Blue Cross and Blue
Shield and such organizations. That their prices were therefore
considered to be competitive in the field.
No one else desirinq to be heard. the public hearino was CLOSED on
MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Chandler
and CARRIED. Councilmember Chandler was adviseo that it is highly
unlikely that the City would ever be burdened with this obligation
in the event of any unexpected happening to the Hospital.
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5370,
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS (METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA), SERIES 1987, THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE,
LOAN AGREEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT,
AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5370 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht and Lojeski
None
Councilmember Youn9
Mayor G il b
The City Attorney acknowledged the assistance of Mr. Paul Savoldelli
of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher.
Mayor Gilb resumed presiding over the Counci'l Meeting.
The City Council on July 21, 1987 adopted Resolution No. 5363
declaring the City's intention to vacate and abandon a portion of
Third and Fourth Avenues north of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railroad and south of Huntington Drive between Second and Fifth
Avenues. The required utilities located in the portions of Third
and Fourth Avenues to be vacated have been abandoned 'and therefore
no easement reservations will be required. Furthermore, there is
no foreseeable need to reserve access rights for public convenience
and necessity over the public rights-of-way to be abandoned. The
required notices of the proposed intention of street vacation were
published and posted in accordance with Part 3 of Division 9~of the
California Streets and Highways Code. The appropriate utility
'companies were notified of ,the intent to vacate.
Mayor Gilb declared the public hearing open. No one desiring to
be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski,
seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and CARRIED.
The City Attorney presented and read the title of Resolution No. 5368,
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORMIA, ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF
THIRD AND FOURTH AVENUES NORTH OF THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE
RAILROAD AND SOUTH OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE BETWEEN SECOND AND FIFTH
AVENUES" .
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5368 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
None
Councilmember Young
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PUBLIC
HEARING
(Arcadia
Gateway
Centre ~
Parking
Modifications)
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Consideration of modifications requested for the proposed Arcadia
Gateway Centre on the south side of Huntington Drive between Second
and Fifth Avenues. The applicants are proposing a mixed use
commercial center comprised of 117,457 square feet of office build-
ings, retail shops and two restaurants. 745 parking spaces are
proposed; 830 spaces are required based upon the code requirements.
There will be 156 compact spaces. Code allows 149 spaces. The
~pp1icant is requesting a modification for 20.9%'compact spaces
l~ lieu of 20%.a110wed. There'will be five driveways serving the
slte; three drlveways on Huntington Drive and two driveways on
Fifth Avenue.
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The Planning Department recommends approval of 4.73
parking spaces for 1,000 square feet of gross floor area in lieu
of 5.27 required by code and 25% compact car spaces in lieu of 20%
allowed subject to the following conditions:
1. That the fi,rst dri veway located south and west of the ma in
driveway be eliminated and that the parking layout adjacent
to the retail shops be redesigned to provide for internal
circulation within that area.
2. That the westerly driveway be relocated further to the east
to provide better access and visibility.
3. That the westerly and easterly driveways be restricted to
right turn only (both entering and exiting).
4. That a revised site plan incorporating the above changes be
submitted to the Planning Department and Public Works Depart-
ment for their review and approval.
Counci1member Harbicht inquired if compact parking spaces are so
labeled? Staff replied in the affirmative. He also asked if staff
was recommending the closing of the first driveway South of Huntington?
Staff replied that they were. Counci1member Lojeski inquired if
Council were approving this in that there would be a medical build-
ing behind the bank. Answer was "no - only looking at the Modifica-
tion for the parking which would allow that to occur". If there
were, for instance, an office building, the situation would change.
Counci1member Harbicht inquired if shops would have entrances on
the north side as well as the south side. Staff replied probably
they would have entrances only on the north side with perhaps a
service entrance on the south side. Primary entrance,'wou1d be on
Huntington Drive frontage. Inquired if there were any way they could
have office buildings give preference to the parking structure
because most people are going to take ground level parking in preference
to going into the parking structure. Staff replied that tre developer
could require employees to park iit c:ert.e,in parts of the site, i. e.,
the parking structure, so the Agency has certain controls over the
matter. Counci1member Harbicht said he thought that was an important I
point because there are a lot of parking spaces in the parking
sgructure and they are not going to be used by people going to
the retail shops and restaurants.
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open.
George Grosso, Gribble and Associates, Newport Beach, in reply to
Council member Harbicht's question, stated, in part, that employees
of office building or buildings will be required to park in the,
parking structure. Mr. Grosso proceeded to discuss the parking
area illustrating his points with reference to a drawing showing
plans and specifications also being reviewed by the Council. Consider-
able discussion ensued regarding this matter involving the ingress
and egress, possibility of traffic backup on Huntington Drive, flow
of traffic within the parking area itself, possible problems of
visibility due to the railroad overpass, etc. Staff expressed'
concern,about the westerly driveway. Also, there was concern about
the dri veway to the reta il shops off the ma i n entry 30' -0" from the
Huntington Drive property line
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No one else desiring to be heard, the hearin~ was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilmember Lojeski ,seconded 'by Councilmember Harbicht and
CARRIED.
Counci1member Harbicht stated that he would like to see them extend
the Yoke, not do anything to that first driveway. If experience
shows that it is a problem, it is possible to come back and close
off that driveway. (,oncerned about having the driveway behind the
t'ailroad abutment because that is a bl ind corner. Staff wants to
move the westerly drive east about 30 - 40 feet. The other matter
is the 'reduced parking. The City has generally not approved this
and he thought it was a wise move. But he feels in this situation,
there is some justification for relief and in this particular case,
he is in favor of it because parking is spread out enough that there
tends to be quite a bit cf parking near each building.
Counci1member Lojeski agreed with Councilmember Harbicht in the
extension of the yoke. Is concerned about the westerly driveway
the ,blindness coming out driveway and looking to the left, but cars
can only make a right turn at that point ... also if driveway is
moved 30 feet, it will be in front of the last two retail shops. Has
no prob~em leaving driveway where it is pictured on the plan. Feels
mixed use parking will contribute to having some areas opening up
for 'parking that will alleviate potential parking problems. He has
no problem with the reduced parking number.
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The City Manager said there are some additional concerns with westerly
driveway and they would like to move it. One is there is no median
there at present and will not be for some time. Where is nothing tu
prevent a vehicle from making a left turn there. Iij is moreidangerous
the closer to ,the! underpass we get. Another thi ng is that movi ng it
down approximately to where the first stores start will add up to
fO,ur par.king spaces to the overall plan. Will actuar1y add parking.
Councilmember Chandler was concerned about the same problem the City
Manager discussed ... westerly driveway and limited visibility and
no median. He is in favor of moving the dr'i'l€way east. Mr. Grosso
returned to the podium with consent of Council to comment that he
" had no problem with moving the driveway 40 feet. He inquired if the
City is going to do away ,with on-street parking? The Mayor replied
that probably they would do so.
It was then MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff recommenda-
ti ons Nos. 2, 3 and 4 of staff report of August 18, 1987 be P,PPF.crVEC<
with the added conditions'that the throat on the signalized dr'iveway
be,extended past where the driveway narrows and that the westerly
driveway be moved 40 feet further to the east.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
None
Counci1member Young
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
./' Herb Fletcher, 175 West Lemon, referred to the problenl with the City
of [1 ~cnte on Lower Azusa Road. He recalled that at one time the
owner of the gravel pit had wanted to make that area into a dump.
He wondered,what had ever happened to that? Staff replied that no
formal application had been submitted; however the owner is proceed-
ing with an Environmental Impact Report and noted that agencies
other than the City would have to give approval for such a project.
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Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, spoke again to the matter
r' of the peacocks in her area. She presented to the Council a
basket of peacock ~ggs which she haC; four,d in her front yard.
She stated that she would like Council to take some action to
reduce the number of peacocks.
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ROLL CALL
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Mrs. Hofer went on to speak to the matter of bus shelters in
the City. Inquired how many requests ,or inquiries City Hall had
received on this matter. Staff replied they had not received any
such inquiries. Mrs. Hofer said she was concerned about elderly I
peoplp waiting for buses in the hot sun. Suggested perhaps the
race track could be interested in such a project The Mayor
suggested that Mrs. Hofer take the matter up further with the
Assistant City Manager, Steve Bocian.
Harold Ellis, 1504 S. Eighth Avenue, spoke to the matter of Ordinance
No. 1867 regarding the keeping of animals. His concern was the
matter of the non-conforming uses as it might relate to the possibility
of a residential development coming in next to his property. Under
this ordinance, he felt that he would then be subject to penalties
imposed by the City. The City Attorney stated that there had been
a meeting between himself, Mr. Ellis and Mr. Ellis' attorney, David
Chapman. This matter had been discussed at some length and the City
Attorney did not see any reason for changes in the ordinance. The City
Manager stated that the matter did not need clarification; thev (Mr. Ellis
ana his attcrney)were erronously interpreting the City Code. The City
Attorney had made this very clear. Councilmember Chandler stated that
the horse owners are not in any jeopardy.
Margaret Ellis, 1504 S. Eighth Avenue, stated, ln part, that she
assumed the minutes of the last meeting were approved relating to
the Ordinance referred to earlier. She felt the 'Councilmembers did
not reali7e they were voting on that ordinance. Councilmember
Chandler inquired if she were also referring to the non-conforming
use secticn of the Ordinance and that they ~ere not .otlng on
chansing anytring on the non-conforming use; they did not vote on
that one. The clarification has been made a part of.the public record.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN OOER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
ABSENT: Member Young
On MOTION by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Harbicht, Member
Young was EXCUSED.
On MOTION by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Lojeski and
CARRIED, the Minutes of the Meeting of August 4, 1987 were APPROVED.
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MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Aug.4,1987)
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DESIGN \~~ Consideration of Design Review for Cigna Building, 450 East Huntingtofo
REVIEWf Drive. This is to be a two story, 47,296 square foot medical office
(450 E. building as part of the South Side Redevelopment Project. Applicant
Huntington is Arcadia Gateway Centre Associates - Bob Jersey ,(Stanley W. Gribble
Drive) is the Managing Partner in this partnership).
(APPROVED)
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EMKAY
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AGREEMENT
TICOR TITLE
INSURANCE CO.
- SOUTH SIDE
PROJECT
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NOTI CES -
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It'was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Desi9n Review for
the Cigna Building at 450 East Huntington Drive be APPROVED,
subject to:the conditions outlined in staff report dated August 18,
1987.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
None
Member Y oun9
Agency staff is still in negotiations with the Derby arid Emkay on .
their respective Disposition and Development Agreements. Remaining
issues are the Reciprocal Parking and Access Agreement between Emkay
and Derby, analysis of the proposed Derby expansion project and
Emkay restaurant project for design consistency, certain title
issues and finalization of other economic terms with Emkay. The
Emkay Exclusive Right to Negotiate expires on August 18, 1987.
Emkay has requested an additional 30 day extension and staff has
prepared Amendment No.5 to implement this extension.
It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Chandl er and,'
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency APPROVE
Amendment No.5 to the Emkay Exclusive Right to Negotiate, extending
the term of the ERN'until September 18,1987, in form and content
approved by the Agency General Counsel, and AUTHORIZE the Agency
Chairman to execute same. '
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
None
Member Young
Ticor Title Insurance requires that the Agency approve and execute
two Indemnity Agreements before they will provide title insurance
fO,r the South Si de property. One of the i ndemni ty agreements is
required because two of the properties (the Derby Motel and Rentype Inc.)
will be conveyed under an Order of Immediate Possession. In the
second indemnity agreement, the Agency indemnifies Ticor against all
liability, loss or damage from the recordation of mechanics' liens
resulting from demolition work, site clearance, 'and soils correction
work ordered by the Agency.
It was MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Lojeski and
CARRIED on ,roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency approve the Indemnity Agreements with Ticor Title Insurance
Company regarding the South Side Project, and AUTHORIZE the Executive
Director to execute this agreement, subject to revisions by Agency
General Counsel.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler,
None
Member Young
Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
Implementation of the North Side (Emkay) project will entail dis-
placement of all Agency tenants on North Third Avenue. Assuming a
Disposition and Development Agreement is approved, Emkay Development
and the two hotel users are very anxious to begin construction as
soon as possible. In order to meet the Agency's probable development
responsibilities and provide tenants sufficient time to locate and
,move to replacement housing prior to the holiday season, staff
recommends that the Agency issue vacation notices to affected
tenants now.
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TRACT
NO. 45429
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TRACT
NO. 45203
FINAL MAP
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HEARING
SCHEDULED
MODIFICATION
APPLICATION
M-87-7l
(Sept. 1)
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It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by ~:ember Harbicht and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Al'cadia Redevelopment
Agency AUTHORIZ[ and direct Agency staff to issue the appropriate
vacation notices to Agency tenants affected by possible implementation
of the North Side project.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
t-Ione
Member Young
The meeting adjourned to 7 :00 p. m., September 1, 1987.
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CITY COUNC~L REeO~VENED
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 45429 for a proposed 10-unit
residential condominium project at 46 - 50 Fano Street, subject to
the conditions that, before the Final Map is recorded, all out-
standing conditions of approval must be complied with.
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APPROVED the final map of Tract No. 45203 for a proposed 10-unit
residential condominium project at 115 - 117 Fano Street, subject
to the condition that, before the Final Map is recorded, all out-
standing conditions of approval must be complied with.
SCHEDULED a public hearing on September 1, 1987 on Modification
Application M-87-7l filed by Classic Builders Corporation for an
industrial development at 45 La Porte Street.
APPROVED alternate color scheme for a proposed comJllE:rcial retail
shopping center at 1107 South Baldwin Avenue (T. W. Layman Asscciates,
appl icant).
APPROVED request by Chamber of Commerce for permission to make
alterations to City-owned property at the Chamber office, 388 W.
Huntington Drive. (Diagram of a cement and crick design reviewed.)
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE AFPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBEI
HARBICHT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI MiD CI\F:RIED ON ROLL CALL
VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
NOES: None
ABSENT: .C:ouncilmember Young
CITY MANAG Ell
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WASTE-BY- Consideration of a request from the San Gabriel Valley Association
RAIL of Cities Solid Waste Management Task Force to participate in a
FEASIBILITY Waste-BY-Rail Feasibility Study. Total cost of the study would be
STUDY $135,000. The cost to Arcadia for participating in the study would
(NO b~ $3,812 based on budget, population and benefits. Councilmember
PARTICIPATION) Harbicht felt it wrong to spend $135,000 for such a feasibility study
and was against it. He felt that an economic feasibility study could
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RECOMMtNOATION
FOR LAND USE
DATIl AND
PERMIT
ISSUANCE
SYSTEM
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be done for less money and that such a study would show that the proposal
is, not feasible.
Councilmember Chandler said he agreed and thought the proposal to
be short-sighted and that he was not in favor of it either. He
thought it would be a waste of taxpayers' monEY.
Councilmember Lojeski thought they might look into the possibility
of an economic feasibility study as suggested by Councilmember Harbicht
and that the possibility of such a study could be mentioned to the
San Gabr.iel Valley Association of Cities.
Mayor Gilb also agreed and stated that he has had ma~y dealings with
railroad freight and it is not inconceivable that the City would
find itself with trash filled frei9ht cars sitting around for 5 - 6
days or so waiting for a locomctive to take them to the desert or
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whereever the trash was to be disposed of. He suggested that
Supervisor Schabarum be contacted with regard to the original $25,000
offer possibly to help with an economic feasibility study.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Council member
Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the City.
not participate in the Waste-By-Rail Feasibility Study. '
AYES:
NOES: .
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
None
Counc i 1 memhe " Young
The City Council recently adopted the Capital Program which
includes $83,600 for the start up of a City-wide land management
and permit information tracking system. This amount included
approximately $17,000 for additional hardware for system use by
departments not presently tied into the City's HP 3000. The City
has been seeking an easily operable user friendly system which will
accurately process building permit and land parcel related information
and enhance the flow of management information. The system would in-
corporate assessor's data, ownership information, detailed site "
information, detailed structure information, hazardous materials
tracking, development standards, permit applications and issuance,
project status information, project inspection information, contractor,
architect, engineer, developer data base, Workman's Compensation
insurance verification data and State license data. Councilmember
Harbicht inquired about the time required to put this information into
the computer equipment. Staff replied they could start using the
assessor tapes and utility tapes almost immediately. Then the other
information would be added from a certain cutoff date. Councilmember
Harbicht also inquired if this might not be more time-consuming. Staff
replied that it would not because the time saved in looking up items
like Workman's Compensation, licenses, etc. would compensate for the
time spent putting information into the new system. Staff commented
that the Sierra Computer System was felt to be the superior system
for Planning and Building applications and made recommendation therefor.
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the acquisition
oJ the Sierra Computer System, Inc. be ARRROVED and, that the Mayor be
AUTHORIZED to execute the agreements with Sierra Computer Systems, Inc.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
None
Councilmember Young
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ORDINANCE
NO 1864
(ADOPTED)
lOb.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1867
(ADOPTED)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1868
(ADOPTED)
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ORDINANCE /
NO. 1869
(ADOPTED)
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CITY ATTORNEY
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The City' Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1864, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 7
OF PART 3 OF CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE VI OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING PATIO';, GARAGE AND/OR BACK YARD SALES".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1864 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
None
Councilmember Young
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1867, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENOING SECTION 4135.4
OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE DISTANCE FROM
HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht'and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1867 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
None
Councilmember Young
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Ordinance No. 1868, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9262.4.3.C.
OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SIGN REGULATIONS FOR
BANNERS AND/OR FLAGS". '
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconGed by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1868 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gi1b
None
Councilmember Young
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Ordinance No. 1869, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY I
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 'ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 9L66.1.4
TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT LOCAL OFFICES FOR ELECTED
STATE' AND/OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS TO BE LOCATED WITHIN
THE'M-1 PLANNED INDUSTRIAL ZONE".
It was MOVED by Counci1member Chand1er,seconded by Councilmember
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1869 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht and Lojeski
Mayor Gil b
Counci1member Young
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1870
(INTRODUCED)
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5369 V
(ADOPTED)
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The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the
content anq read the title of Ordinance No. 1870, entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 3420 AND 3421.1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
PERTAINING TO SWIMMING POOL FENCING REOUIREMENTS AND DELETING
SECTIONS 3425 and 3246 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO SWIMMING POOL COMPLETION BONDS". '
It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member
Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1870 be and it is hereby INTRODUC~D.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gi1b
None
Counci1member Youn9
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 5369, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, C~LIFORNIA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF
RfVENUE REQUIRED TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1987-1988 TO PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OR
DISTRICTS".
It was MOVED by Counci1member Harbicht, seconded by Counci1member
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution
No. 5369 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gi1b
None
Counci1member Youn9
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CLAIM OF al On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim for indemnity of
ORANGE&. t,1 Orange Hill Electric was DENIED on MOTION by Counciln:ember Chandler,
HILL I' seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as
ELECTR IC' fo 11 ows:
(DENIED)' .
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CLA 1M OF
ROBERT
STABLER &
AERO CAP,
INC.
(DENIED) '(lS
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12.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gi1b
None
Counci1member Young
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of Robert Stabler
and Aero Cap, Inc. was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Harbicht,
seconded by Counci1member Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as
foll ows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
None
None
Counci1members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gi1b
None
Counci1member Young
MATTERS FROM STAFF
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
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13. ADJOURNMENT
CLOSED SESSION &
ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION at 9:30 p. m., reconvened and
(Sept.1,1987 adjourned immediately thereafter at 10:30 p. m. to 7:00 p. m.,
7:00 p.m.) September 1, 1987 in the Conference Room 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.
Mayor Gilb adjourned the meeting in memory of Fred Tingley, a long-
time Arcadia resident who died in South Bend, Ind. where he and his
wife were attending the International Special Olympics. Mr. Tingley I
was Lieutenant Governor of the Southern California Oistrict of
Civitan. He was born in London, Ohio Sept. 8, 1924. Following high
school he moved to Springfield where he chose his life's work, graphic
arts. In 1948 he married Sara Case and five years later they moved
to Arcadia. Mr. Tingley was a life member of the Santa Anita PTA;
Scoutmaster of Troop 124 and coach and manager in the Santa Anita Little
League. He is survived by his wife, Sara; three sons, Frederick of
Covina~ and Michael andOion, both'of Arcadia; and one grand~on,
Nicholas. Services were held August 20, 1987 at the Arcadia Presbyterian
Church.
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