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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Dec. 1,
1987)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES.
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ARCADIA
BEAUTIFUL
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PUBLIC
HEARING
(T,A. 87-18)
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 1987
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a
regular session, December 15, 1987 at 7:30 p, m. in the Arcadia
City Hall Counc il Chamber.
Dr. Margaret Stevens, Minister, Santa Anita Church
Councilmember Lojeski
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
On MOTION by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht
and CARRIED, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 1, 1987
were APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED that Ordinances and Resolutions be read by title
only and that the reading in full be waived.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Gilb made a presentation of a proclamation to members of the
Arcadia Beautiful Commission declaring the month of January 1988 to
be "Don't Litter; Keep Arcadia Beautiful" month to encourage citizens
and visitors in Arcadia to recognize the importance of continued efforts
to keep Arcadia beautiful.
Consideration of Text Amendment 87-18 to add a one dwelling unit for
each 2,000 square feet of lot area density limitation to the R-3
Multiple-Family Zone regulations, Currently there is no dwelling unit
density limitation. The maximum number of dwellin9 units is determined
by the ability of the architect/developer to design the project in
compliance with the code requirements such as minimum unit sizes,
parking requirements, and open space. The existing requirements
encourage the con sol i dat i on of smaller lots. Two 50' x 160' lots
if developed separately could each contain 3 dwelling units for a
total of 6 dwelling units, However, if the two lots are developed
together, a total of 10 dwelling units may be possible. If the
density limitation is adopted, two lots developed together would be
permitted a maximum of 8 dwelling units. There would still be some
encouragement for consolidation, and the new developments would likely
retain additional open space. Prior to the 1980 R-3 zone amendments
the regulations included a maximum density limitation of one dwelling
unit for 2,000 square feet of lot area. When the prior density
limitation was deleted from the Code, the dwelling units were larger
and the on-site amenities were greater, In recent years the trend
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has been to smaller, mlnlmum size units and minimum amenities.
The Planning Commission at its November 24, 1987 meeting voted
4 to 0 with one member absent to recommend approval of Text Amend-
ment 87-18.
Councilmember Chandler inquired if there was any provision for
grandfathering existing properties. He felt it would not be fair
if a property owner had ten units which were destroyed by fire or
earthquake and then would be able to rebuild only eight units. Staff
replied there was no provision for grandfathering, but that the
property owners, in the event of such a catastrophe, could come to
Council and request a variance or a modification. There is procedure
to go through. 1
Mayor Gilb declared the hearing open,
Carl Naden, owner of 214 E. California Street, asked Council to consider
the possible adverse effects of this recommendation. There are many
properties in the City where housing is more than 50 years old and does
not meet present Arcadia restrictions as to parking, setback and open
space codes. These properties are ready for redevelopment 'and have
been purchased with this in mind. If the 2,000 sq. ft. per unit
becomes an ordinance, it will not be economically viable for owners to
recycle these properties to the benefit of the city of Arcadia. A
major objective of the City is to provide a variety of housing to meet
the needs of present and future residents. This requirement will pre-
clude the development of smaller units providing two bedrooms, two baths,
to meet the needs of the senior citizens, remembering that senior citizens
by the year 2000 will measure approximately 20% of the population. It
will also affect first time home owners. This restriction will be more
stringent than that of many of the neighboring cities. If it is the
intention of the City to provide affordable and a variety of housing
stock for all of its citizens and to allow the redevelopment of older
properties, he recommended that the density be reduced to about 1,600
sq. ft. per unit.
Lewis 8alt, 162 Bonita Street stated, in part, that he is against this
proposal because it will force builders to construct only three bedroom
units which may end up having two families. living in them rather than
one. It will not be profitable for builders to build smaller units any
more. He thinks Council should leave it at 10 units per one double lot.
Hugh Hauser, 433 N. First Avenue stated, in part, that he wondered what
would happen in the situation of condominiums. If a 10 unit condominium
were destroyed by fire or earthquake and only 8 could be rebuilt, what
would happen to the other 2 owners who could not rebuild .,. this might
bring about a lawsuit. He has talked with builders and architects about
this provision who say this will not result in more outside open space.
They will build three bedroom units ... will have larger families there.
The City Attorney interjected that although there could be a lawsuit
about almost anything, it was his opinion that a person would not have 1
a viable cause of action for this legislative action of the City. He
does not think there is any legal exposure there. The City is merely
enacting legislation that is reasonable and would not be a taking of
property under the action of the City. Mr. Hauser feels there should be
grandfathering included in this text amendment. The City Attorney said
that if everything is grandfathered in,the zoning changes become meaningless.
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David Robinson, 144 Alta Street, representing the Foothill Apartment
Association, 465 E. Union, Suite 104, Pasadena, stated, in part, that
the Association had previously submitted a position paper. He wished
to elaborate on a couple of points, in particular the grandfather clause.
He feels that property already developed will increase in value from
1 - 5% when the ordinance is adopted, also it will have an impact on
rent. With regard to the undeveloped and underdeveloped property, it
will have a definite negative impact on the value of the land and will
inhibit the use of the land as far as apartments are concerned; that
the value of property with 10 units is approximately one million two;
but property developed with only 8 units drops $240,000 - $250,000 in
value. He feels that is what the owner has lost in develop,ing the property.
He is concerned as an individual about senior citizens who own their
own little homes and are depending on the sale'of this property to
provide for their retirements. Such lots have been selling for perhaps
$220,000. This will not happen if this ordinance is passed. He is
suggesting an economic and human factor report before the ordinance is
passed.
Regarding the grandfather clause, Mr. Robinson feels that people who
built 10 unit apartments did so in good faith and followed'faithfully
all of the zoning codes and should have the protection of a grandfather
clause. Councilmember Harbicht stated that he could not agree with Mr.
Robinson's point about the value of the land decreasing. It is puzzling
that Mr. Robinson feels it would not be economically feasible to build 8
units instead of 10 units on a piece of property because there are many
people building 3 units on lots half that size '" there are probably
more developments with 3 units ... they have half the land cost of someone
who is putting two lots together and are building less than half the
number of units and less than half if this ordinance were to be enacted.
If 3 units are feasible on half that much property, it would seem that
8 units on twice the size would certainly be' feasible. Mr, Robinson
stated that the apartment units recently built have been renting for
$985 - $1,000 for two bedrooms; $1,100 for three bedrooms ... except that
they are not renting. If an owner only has 8 units on a piece of property,
rents are significantly smaller. If an owner tries to sell, the property
is appraised lower because of fewer units.
Arlene Miller, 211 Balmain Way, Glendale, representing the Foothill
Apartment Association, was present to address the issue of grandfathering.
In Pasadena, which is going through this also, staff recommended grand-
fathering of all existing buildings, both single family and multi-family
dwellings. The Pasadena Planning Commission voted to grandfather every-
thing and the matter is now before the City Council. Glendale has done
so also.
Muriel Rose, 2427 S. Baldwin Avenue, stated, in part, that she owns a
undeveloped piece of property, single family dwelling on an R-3 lot.
On that particular block it is about even: 4 single family dwellings and
4 apartment buildings. The apartments are about 6 units each. She
expressed appreciation for what Council is trying to do. If she did
develop, would probably put only 4 units there, but she would like it
to be a personal choice as to the size of her development.
Eddie Chi, 250 W,Camino Real, stated, in part, that in Los Angeles they
are doing a lot of downzoning. He is involved in developing and just
finished 39 units in less than 16,000 sq. ft. and is going to start 56
units on 23,000 sq. ft. Arcadia is different -- people like to come here
to live because Arcadia is not like Los Angeles. He felt there is a need
for compromise between the developing people and the residents. Arcadia
is a great City because it is holding tight on developing. He appreciates
the Council's courage.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by
Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young and CARRIED.
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Council member Chandler stated: "I am in favor of the 2,000 sq. ft..,
because I think that would ultimately have a positive effect. I don't
like the idea of changing the rules in the middle of the game with
respect to people who already have existing property. It is a remote
possibility of a burn down or an earthquake, but if it were mine or if it
were yours or neighbor's or mother's or father's .,. I just think it is
unfair to change those rules in the middle of the game and if a catastrophe
strikes, we are essentia11y taking money and assets away from them, so
I fee1 very strongly about that. I don't tnink' it' i S' properCfor'the
government to do that. I am wi11ing to go for changing the text amend-
ment to 2,000 sq. ft., but I am very much in favor of the grandfather
clause ... I guess it on1y applies to condominiums or apartments and I
separate that and have no difficulty with separating that from whatever 1
we have done in the past in the commercia1 zones. I think it is only
fair to those who have invested their money and tried to get ahead who
might be in a burnt-down situation with their non-conforming units. I
think the chances are few and far between of this happening, but I
think we ought to cover them,"
Council member Harbicht said: "Every time we change a zone we get more
restrictive where in essence we have property which becomES 1egal non-
conforming uses. I think the best example is: a few years ago we changed
the 3 foot side yard setback to 5 foot and that means there are homes
a11 over town that if they were to have this disaster befa11 them,
could not be, rebuilt. They would have to conform to current zone. And
when you change your zone, basica11y you are saying this is your vision
for the future. This is what we want our community to be and it doesn't
matter why somebody is building '" whatever the reason they are bui1d-
ing, they bui1d to the current code and if that is a 1arger setback ...
it doesn't matter if that was a vacant lot or a house on that 10t that
someone tore down because they wanted to build a new house or whether
the house fell down, we still want whatever goes on it in the future to
conform to the current code and so this idea of grandfathering ... it
really doesn't make sense. I own"several houses and with the exception
of a residence, I cou1dn't rebui1d a single one of them if it were to
burn down. I could not rebuild a single one of them because of setbacks,
because these are older homes just because of the building requirement.
I own an office building; next door to me somebody bought and I built
an office building ... it is a little thing all pressed up on the front
of the 1ot, it has all kinds of parking space. My office building could
not be rebuilt today if that office building were to burn down. I don't
expect anybody to grandfather me in because the zoning ordinance that
we have now is the zoning ordinance that this city wants. Those are
the standards that we have set for development in this city and it does
not matter why I am deve10ping a piece of property... whether I decided
to tear my office building down or build a new one or whether it burned
down, I should build the new one according to the current zoning ordinances.
"I am not in favor of grandfathering. I reiterate the point that I made,
I don't buy that it is not economica11y feasib1e to deve10p B units on a
10t instead of the 10 that are now permitted because I know that right 1
now 3 units are being developed on lots half that size which means the
land costs per unit are significantly greater than it wi11 be whether
it is B or 10 units on this double lot. People are not doing it because
they want to throw money away; they are doing it because they are making
a profit. Sure, I don't think the profit is going to be as great to build
B units as to build 10, but I guarantee you that if this passes we are
not going to see an absolute stop in development of apartment units or
condominium units in our city. We have had numerous complaints from
people about density of development in the city. We're taking about making
a relatively minor change in the zoning ordinance which doesn't even
affect the 50' x 160' lot; it affects the 100' x 160' lot, but in most
of the deve10pment this is going to have very little effect ... all itis
going to do is cut the very dense development on those 100' x 160' lots.
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"I think this is a good ordinance and would like us to pass it.
I don't agree with the idea of grandfathering in what's here now."
Council member Young stated: "I agree with Counc il member Harbi cht and I
think that part of our job is definitely to 100k to the future and if we
don't do it now, I have to say we will be in the same bind that has come
up when this was given up seven years ago. I am sorry that happened. I
think I have had more complaints about heavy density than' I have had
about trying to grandfather in something and I do feel that someone
who has a catastrophe can certainly appea1 to the City for a variance
and I am certain that the people whenever that'might be will be under-
standing and so I am in favor of the ordinance as it is written."
Council member Lojeski said: "I have nothing more to add other than to
make the motion. I am not interested in grandfathering in either for
the same reasons that have been discussed."
It was then MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to approve Text Amendment
87-18; file a negative declaration; find that the Text Amendment will
not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to
prepare the appropriate ordinance for introduction.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
AUDIENCE' PARTICIPATION
Ed Zareh, 1051 Catalpa Road, referred to the report from Caltrans and
urged Council to approve the fee proposal from Gordon Bricken and
Associates in the amount of $2,812.50. Mr. Zareh continued, in part,
that Caltrans also took some readings at the north side of the freeway
and east of Arcadia at Fourth Avenue. They said it does not qualify
because it does not meet the decibel requirements. He went with Mr.
Bricken when they were taking the readings; his instruments are better
than the ones Caltrans has. Mayor Gilb inquired what the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works is in this matter and was informed that
it was the Director's recommendation that the latest proposal from
Gordon Bricken be accepted and the additional $2,812.50 in consultant
fees be approved and that we proceed with the studies in cooperation
with Caltrans in Mr. Zareh's area; that research be made of these two
other areas that they turned down as well as the one that they partially
approved to see if their minds can be changed. It was noted that Mr.
Bricken has offered the use of his equipment and Caltrans said they
would take the readings when and where the City wishes. Mr. Zareh felt
the City shou1d have made the sound wa11 a condition at the time the
freeway was constructed.
James Helms, 2220 Sewanee Lane spoke to the consolidation of the City
and School Board elections. This had first come before the Council
two years ago in a letter from the Chamber of Commerce in February of
1986, and was the result of a study that the Chamber had made and it
was a recommendation to the City Council that the elections of the two
bodies shou1d be consolidated, There were a lot of unanswered questions
at that time ... administrative type of questions .,. could it be done;
what would be the prob1em with the County; what would the problem be with
the voters who vote for the Scho01 Board, but are not actua11y residents
of the City; how could all of these administrative matters be resolved?
Over the last two years everyone of those questions has been answered
affirmatively. There is no administrative reason why the two elections
could not be combined. He understands that the City Clerk has received
a 1etter from the County Registrar stating that it would not impact
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4.
4a.
ROLL CALL
4b.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Dec. 1,
1987)
(APPROVED)
4c.
RELOCATION
FUNDING FOR
AGENCY
TENANT
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the County in any way and it cites other cities that are doing this.
He feels this is a matter that appeals to the common sense of the
voters. There is no good reason that anybody can tell him why
there should be elections every year when they could be consolidated
and have an election every other year. Also, the taxpayers of the
City would save the cost of an election every year. This money saved
could be used by the schools at a time when they are having financial
problems. He was encouraged by the fact that recently three of the
Councilmembers voted to put it on a ballot for decision by the voters.
The voters have a right to change the terms of the Charter. He asked
Council to give the people the right to vote on this.
J. Schmutz, 155 E. Foothill Blvd., stated, in part, that he wished to
reiterate what Mr. Helms had said regarding the consolidation of the
City and School Board elections and thereby effect a savings to the
taxpayers. He urged Council to include it on the ballot in April.
Eloise Ward, 423 E. Duarte Road and is in business at 1027 E. Baldwin,
stated,~part, that she, too, wished to speak in support of the
idea of combining the election. She had attended the meetings held
at the Chamber 'of Commerce when this was discussed. She has no doubt
that it will save money anG increase voter turnout. Urged Council to
consider putting this on the ballot.
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CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADJA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Member Chandler, seconded by Member Harbicht and
CARRIED, the M~nutes of the meeting of December 1; 1987 were APPROVED,
The Redevelopment Agency currently has only one tenant remaining
on North Third Avenue. This tenant has been difficult for Port and
Flor, the'Agency's relocation consultant, to relocate due to family
size and low income. As deadlines for demolition, soils testing and
compaction-approach pursuant to the Emkay Disposition and Development
Agreement, it becomes increasingly important that this tenant be re-
located. ReloCation law obligates the Agency to pay for this tenant's
relocation up to $4,000. Due to listed special circumstances, it may
be necessary to exceed this amount to accomplish the move; therefore
staff req~ests that the Agency authorize an additional $5,000 for
relocation expenses.,
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It was MOVED by Member Harbicht, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency,
AUTHORIZE temporary relocation funding in an amount up to $5,000
for the purpose of'~elocating the remaining tenant on North Third Avenue.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
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STATE OF
CALIF. FEES
FOR DISPOSAL
OF HAZARDOUS
WASTES
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GORDON
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The State requires payment of certain fees and taxes for disposal of
hazardous waste. The Agency, as part of the clearance of the South
Side Gribble Project, removed 1,016 tons of hazardous material. The
Agency owes the State the amount of $41,538.08, as outlined in staff
report dated December 15, 1987.
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'It was MOVED by Member Lojeski,- seconded by Member Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Agency AUTHORIZE pay-
ment of the taxes/fees to the State Board of Equalization in the amount
of $41,538.08, as stated in staff report dated December 15, 1987.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., January 5, 1988.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED Gordon Bricken and Associates fee proposal dated November 23,
1987 in the amount of $2,600 as well as an additional $212.50 to cover
the October 14 meeting for a total amount not to exceed $2,812.50 for
further sound wall studies of freeway noise to be submitted to Caltrans.
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T.A. 45966' APPROVED the substandard lot widths on Parcels 5 and 6 of Tentative
(1015-1031 Map 45966 at 1015-1031 South Tenth Avenue (Chris Construction Co., Inc.,
S.Tenth Av.) applicant).
6c.
LANCE, SOLL APPROVED the selection of Lance, Soll & Lunghard as the City's audit
& LUNGHARD firm for the financial period ending June 30, 1988. Funds are currently
(City \ appropriated to handle costs incurred during the year and funds will be
Audit) 1':)' requested as necessary in FY 1988/89 to account for final audit costs
X' occurring after June 30, 1988.
6d. j
WITHDRAWN Report and recommendation for the purchase of a cab and chassis for
FROM AGENDA the Public Works Department.
6e. J
WITHDRAWN 'Report and recommendation for the purchase of Aerial Lift for cab and
FROM AGENDA chassis for the Public Works Department.
6f.
1987/1988
SANTA ANITA
RACE TRACK
TRAFFIC
CONTROL -
BUDGET REQ.
APPROVED the amount of $330,896 and transfer into the Police Department
overtime account to cover traffic control for the 1987/1988 91 day
race meet.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS EXCEPT ITEMS 6d AND 6e WERE APPROVED ON
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI AND
CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1872
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CITY ATTORNEY
Before reading the title of this ordinance, the City Attorney stated
for the record a couple of things inasmuch as there has been some mis-
understanding among the public: "The Mayor of Arcadia has written a
letter to the local businessmen explaining and putting this in per-
spective. A copy of that letter has been given to the media. The
second thing is that the City Attorney has made the change recommended
by the City Council with regard to 750 feet from residential... that is
in the ordinance. The final comment is that the City Attorney received
a phone call yesterday from the Legal Counsel for the Citizens for
Decency for Law, a public law firm which is organized primarily for
the purpose of combatting the negative effects of pornography and I
obscenity, and their Legal Counsel wanted to commend the City of
Arcadia for drawing up a good legal albeit restrictive land use ordinan
and he complimented the City for doing this. He also acknowledged that
understands the problem of not being able to prohibit these uses but tha
the City has done a very good job in regulating them."
Mayor Gilb stated that in the letter which Mr. Steele wrote to show
how people become misinformed, he stated, "it is impossible for me to
understand how Councilmember Harbicht's feeling that a 750' distance
requirement is too strict at all". That is not what Councilmember
Harbicht said. He said that he thought we should stay at 500' ... if
we go to 750', we will be challenged in court ,.., that's strictly what
he said. To show how these get misinterpreted from the press interpreta-
tion, from the people's interpretation from what they hear. He has had two
or three phone calls the past week from people who want to know when this
big arcade is going to be put in; when did we approve the arcade and the
pornography business? One person said he was on the President's Council
on Pornography and the Mayor told the person that if he would get us a
note from Ed Meese that was O. K. not to do this, we would be happy to
comply. In the meantime, we have to live by the law. There is much
misinformation on this.
The City Attorney further stated that, "Focus on the Family, Dr. Dobson
who~is head of that group and who is on the President's Commission, sent
someone in to go over the ordinance. They now concur that the position
taken by the City of Arcadia is the appropriate and the legal one and
the only one we could take".
The City Attorney then read the title of Ordinance No. 1872 for
introduction, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING DIVISION 9 TO PART 7 OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IX LIMITING
ADULT ENTERTANIMENT ESTABLISHMENTS TO THE M-l AND M-2 ZONE SUBJECT
TO SPECIFIC LOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance
No. 1872 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
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AYES;
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
Councilmember Harbicht (see comments following)
None
Council member Harbicht stated that he is totally in agreement with
this ordinance with the exception that he thinks the 750', rather than
the SOD', distance is going to make the City an inviting target if
someone likes to test these kinds of ordinances.
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7b.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1874
( INTRODUCED)
The City Attorney presented for introduction, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1874, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADDING SECTIONS TO THE ARCADIA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PERCENTAGE OF FLOOR AREA
SET ASIDE FOR OFFICE SPACE IN THE C-M AND M-l lONES".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1874 be
and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
7c.
CITY/SCHOOL The City Attorney stated that with reference to the staff report
CONSOLIDATED regarding the consolidation of City/School elections, he would like to
ELECTION add to the recapilulation of material the Council members had already
CONSIDERATION received. "As you know in preparing the resolutions, the City Clerk
, and the City Attorney were faced with a multitude of technicalities ...
~ ,~\~J one technicality was brought to our attention this week by the County
\ that if this matter is placed on the ballot, there will be elections
on that same date (April 12, 1988) in other cities... Temple City,
Monrovia and Sierra Madre. Small portions of the Arcadia Unified
School District extend into those cities. The County advises that
if we are going to opt for the election in April, we should formally
request that those cities cooperate with us in placing this ballot measure
in the appropriate precincts that will be voting on it in their community.
What I would suggest is if you do move forward on this Resolution No. 5389
that you direct the City Attorney to add appropriate language askin9
these cities to cooperate and to canvass the returns. We are required
to reimburse them for costs."
Councilmember Chandler said, "one of the aspects of combining the
election was to move the election off of potentially being held during
Easter Week or Spring vacation .., and so what you are saying doesn't
make sense in terms of what I want to accomplish and that is one of
the things I would like to accomplish to get it away from Spring
vacation".
It was noted further by the City Attorney that the various cities would
canvass the results of the votes cast by the portion of the voters in
their area who would have the right to vote since it affects the School
District. It was noted that there are about 1800 registered voters in
these districts.
Council member Young said, in part, that, "I think you all know how I
stand on this and I would like to say that our City Charter has been
working well and if a large number of our residents were coming to us
with response and reaction to a Charter change, I would certainly be
willing to look at it. But now it makes me very uneasy... so I am
going to stick with my former feeling".
Councilmember Lojeski stated, in part, that the had some concerns
which are related to cost savings. ,He noted that from the guestimation
of the cost as given in the report that we would be looking at a savings
of about $5,000 for each entity. For a City with a 40 million dollar
budget, this is not a large amount. Another concern is who would run
the election ... also the fact that there are some 1800 voters in other citi
bothers him. He agreed with Councilmember Young that the City Charter
works well... there is no terrific outcry in the City to change this.
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He does not feel there is a problem. As for moving the time of the
election ,., it doesn't always fall at the same time. The School
Board sets the vacation time ... if there is concern about voter turn-
out, then perhaps that should be considered when the school calendar
is prepared. He would not support the resolution as he feels the
change, would create problems.
Mayor Gilb remarked that "when he ran for office for the second time,
there were 18 candidates for City Council and 9 candidates for the
School Board; 27 people running during that election. Also if there
are important issues on the ballot, that will affect voter turnout.
Duarte had a good turnout. There was new interest created because
they were electing a new City Council. When Arcadia had the issue
of the Fash i on Park on the ballot that brought a 1 arge turnout. If 1
there is a Councilmember who is very strong or a School Board member
who is very strong on an issue, they can affect who is elected to
the Council and to the School Board. Although an issue may not have a
thing to do with the School Board or with the City Council -- whichever
way it happens to work. It is the issues that make voters come out.
I also agree that ,the City Charter has worked well. The School Board
is for school problems; the City Council runs the City. They should
be separate. Also if the elections were combined with a large number
of candidates, an unknown would probably never get elected."
Councilmember Chandler said he thought "the School Board had the most
to gain. It does seem that it would be well for them to pay attention
to the matter of the Spring vacation and keep it away from the election".
Councilmember Young had a question for the City Attorney with regard
to whether or not the City would have to pay for the portion of the
School Board election that would be outside the City. Reply was that
the City would have to pay its portion. Councilmember Young noted that
this, then, cuts into the $5,000 savings.
7d. J
RESOLUTION The City Attorney then presented and read the title of Resolution
NO. 5389 No. 5389, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
(NOT ADOPTED) ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF AN ELECTION FOR
(3-2 VOTE) SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO CONSOLIDATE CITY AND
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS COMMENCING IN 1990 TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12,
1988" .
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Chandler
that Resolution No,5389 be adopted but NOT CARRIED on roll call vote as
foll ows:
I AYES:
~ ') NOES:
~ ~ ABSENT:
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RESOLUTION \
NO. 5391 J
(NOT
CONS !DERED)
Councilmembers
Counc il members
None
Chandler and Harbicht
Lojeski, Young ,and Gilb
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING 1
A CITY MEASURE". Not considered.
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RESOLUTION~ "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
NO. 5392 DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS". Not
(NOT considered.
CONSIDERED) J
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79.
RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
NO, 5393 of Resolution No. 5393, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
(AOOPTEO) n\OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A MAP AND DECLARING IN-
/\ TENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF NORTH THIRD AVENUE; DIRECT-
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ING THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL TO FILE SAID MAP IN HER OFFICE SHOWING SAID
PORTION: RESERVING EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO BE EXCEPTED: SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON FOR JANUARY 19, 1988; AND DIRECTING NOTICE
THEREOF TO BE POSTED AND PUBLISHED".
It was MOVED by Counci1member Young, seconded by Counci1member Harbicht
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5393 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gilb
None
None
7h.
RESOLUTION The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
NO. 5394 of Resolution No. 5394, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
(ADOPTED) OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
~\ TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AS THE LOS ANGELES SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR
"Af!/ FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE) IN APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A
0, ? ,.,( COUNTY WIDE ONE DOLLAR PER VEHICLE REGISTRATION SURCHARGE FOR THE
.<}o' PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND UPGRADING THE FREEWAY CALL BOXES".
/ ,'"
"
It was MOVED by Mayor Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5394 be and
it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Lojeski, Young and Gi1b
Councilmember Chandler (see comments following)
None
Councilmember Chandler did not feel this would be of great benefit.
He referred to the signs that had been put up on the freeways some
years ago notifying motorists of congestion ahead, These signs
had cost millions of dollars and were not that effective. He feels
this would be an endless charge.
8.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
9.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
CHANDLER
During the Redevelopment Agency portion of the meeting, we voted
$5,000 for relocation expenses. He felt that goes to prove how
ridiculous some of the welfare programs are. If there were a
$20,000jyear person in this situation, they probably would get nothing.
Noted that the traffic signal at Foothill and Santa Anita is still
out. He also noted that even when the signal is working, every night
there is a long line of cars from that signal back to Pasadena. Perhaps
the reason for this could be investigated. The Director of Public Works
said this was mostly related to the density of the traffic, Council-
member Lojeski a1so said he had seen as many as 15 cars 1ined up at
that intersection. Council member Young said it was the other way in
the mornings.
HARBICHT
LOJESKI
Advised that he would be unable to attend the Library Board Meeting
next Thursday and wondered if someone could substitute for him.
HARBICHT
Said he was not sure, but if he could make it, he would just go
unannounced.
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Also said that he had noted the yellow plastic strips which were
placed upon some buildings after the earthquake damage had by now
been blown around and were to be seen hanging in the trees and lying
along the curbs. He would appreciate anything that could be done
to clean these up and still indicate those buildings which are not
habitable, particularly along Huntington Drive and First Avenue.
Also, there are sawhorses out there and some of them have blown over.
Discussed the matter of Orange ,Grove Avenue. He had talked with
Mayor Buchan of Sierra Madre recently and the matter of:,Orange Grove
Avenue and Sierra Madre came up and if Sierra Madre might be able
to help with repairs. Mayor Buchan responded that Sierra Madre had given
the street to Arcadia and it was up to Arcadia to fix it up. Mayor Gill
had not heard of this before. Perhaps records could be checked. He to
Mayor Buchan that Arcadia knew nothing about this. Mayor Buchan stated
that Sierra Madre wanted to retain their rustic flavor and their trees.
Mayor Buchan said that Mrs. Young had been on the committee and promise
to do a feasibility study, but had reneged on it. Mayor Gilb would
like to get moving on this. The City Manager inquired if Council would
like the City to approach Sierra Madre with the suggestion that they
give Arcadia their half of the street. Council member Young said that
would be fine with her, but the City would run into a problem there
because the residents don't want the trees taken out and they don't
want curbs. Councilmember Lojeski said he was in full agreement with
the:suggesti on,'and fel t that the trees shoul d be taken out and curbs
and gutters put in. Mayor Gilb also felt that Supervisors Schabarum
and Antonovich should be contacted to find out about this study. Council-
member Young said that was the study to which the Mayor of Sierra
Madre was referring. The City Manager stated that the study had been
completed for a couple of months now and he had made many requests to
Sierra Madre to provide a copy. They have not done so. Mayor Gilb
inquired why they received a copy and Arcadia did not. The Director
of Public Works replied that a request had been made to the County for
a copy. They did not feel it would be appropriate since Sierra Madre
had been the one to request the study.
Councilmember Lojeski adjourned the meeting in memory of Joseph Raymond
Mellado, a long-time adminstrator in Arcadia youth sports activities who
died Sunday following a lengthy illness at Veterans Memorial Hospital in
Loma Linda. Mr. Mellado, 63, a double amputee who lost his legs while
serving in ,Worl d War II, was a retired Chief ,of Prosthetics for the
Veterans Administration, Western Region. Although he recently moved
to Temple City, he was a long-time resident of Arcadia where he helped
administer programs in West Arcadia Little League, Pony-Colt Baseball,
Golden State Basketball and Jr. All-American Football for more than
20 years. He served in positions ranging from president to equipment
manager, conference representative to timekeeper. He had been in the
Jr. All-American Football program from the late 1960s until 1986. He
also ran the clock for Occidential College football, He received the
First Avenue Jr. High Parent Teacher Association's honorary service award
as Father of the Year in 1973. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; a 1
daughter, Marty Molina; sons Richard, Raymond and Philipe; a brother,
Magdalen Garcia and 11 grandchildren. A mass will be held Thursday at
7:30 p. m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Temple City.
Mayor Gilb adjourned the meeting in memory of Kathleen Mika who was
among the 44 people killed in the PSA crash on December 7. She grew
up in the Arcadia/Pasadena area, graduated from the Ramona Convent in
Alhambra and from the University of Southern California. She was in-
volved in the alumni program at USC and was an Arcadia resident at the
time of her death. A memorial service will be held Thursday evening
at 7:30, December 17 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Sierra Madre.
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1988)
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The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p. m, to 7:00 p. m., January 5,1988
in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and
Agency and any Closed Session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel,
litigation and evaluation of properties.
, Charles E, Gilb, Mayor '
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