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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
Oct.16,1984
(APPROVED)
ORD. & REs.1
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
RESOLUTION I
NO. 51 99
(COMMENDING
RICHARD A.
GONSALVES)
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
November 6, 1984
The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop-
ment Agency met in a regular session Tuesday, November 6, 1984 at
7:30 p. m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.
Rabbi Perry Netter, Temple Shaarei Tikvah
Counci1member Gi1b
PRESENT: Counci1members Gi1b, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
ABSENT: Mayor Hannah
It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Counci1member
Young and CARRIED that Mayor Hannah be excused.
It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Youn9
and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings
of October 16, 1984 be APPROVED.
It was MOVED by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by
title only.
It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Counci1member Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5199 .
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
COMMENDING RICHARD A. GONSALVES FOR HIS HEROIC ACTION ON AUGUST 4.
1984" be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
Mayor Hannah
Resolution No. 5199 was read in full by Councilmember Lojeski and
presented by him to Mr. Gonsalves. The Police Chief also presented
a commendation certificate to Mr. Gonsalves with the appreciation of
the Police Department
PRESENTATION ;!Presentations were made by Councilmember Gi1b with the City Council's
(OUTGOING vi ~ppreciation to outgoing Youth Commissioners Mark Robertshaw, Stacy
YOUTH Miller, Susan Keh, Stephanie Inbody and Kristen Espenchied. Also
COMMIS- present were James Bryant, Arcadia School Board Member and Mark Mueller,
SIONERS) Youth Commission Liaison.
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2.
2a.
ROLL
CALL
2b.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
2c.
FALZONE
DEVELOP.
(EXTENSION
OF ERN)
(Nov. 19,
& 26. 1984)
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Council recessed in order to act as the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Gi1b. Lojeski, YOUn9 and Pellegrino
ABSENT: Chairman Hannah
It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED
that Chairman Hannah be EXCUSED.
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It was MOVED by Member Lojeski, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 16, 1984 be
APPROVED.
Request of Sam J. Falzone for a three week extension"of the Exclusive
Right to Negotiate (ERN) with Mr. Falzone for the development of a
seven story office building at the Northwest corner of Huntington
Drive and First Avenue. The ERN expired October 22. Mr. Falzone
would like to continue with the development and staff has set forth
at least four items which are required for Mr. Falzone to complete.
Mr. Falzone, 351 E. Foothill Boulevard, Arcadia, Ca.responded to
questions as follows: The proposed building is to be increased from
74,600 sq. ft. to around 87,000 sq. ft. gross -- around 82,000 sq. ft.
of net rentable area ... the new floor plan was submitted this date.
That his leasing agent, Coldwell Banker, is preparing a report on
the leasing rates ($2.00 per sq. ft.) indicating that these rates
are achievable for the building on the subject site in 1986. Hope-
fully, this will be available by November 15 - 16.
That regarding a Commitment Letter from the lender - Mr. Falzone
doubted that this would be possible -- the lenders in today's market
are not interested in going beyond 90 days. This would be very
difficult for him to obtain.
Staff advised that they are seeking a Letter of Intent -- not a
Commitment Letter -- it is a Letter of Intent from a bank or a
lender. This would provide the Agency with information that a
respons i b 1 e 1 ender has looked at the proforma and the buil ding
plans and that the project is credit worthy. The Agency is looking
for a third party who will confirm the fact that they have credibility
and faith in the project and are willing to back it. Mr. Falzone will
endeavor to obtain such a Letter of Intent.
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Reference was made to the Disposition and Development Agreement which
is being reviewed by the City Attorney and, if satisfactory, Mr.
Falzone could sign it and have it returned by November 19. Mr. Falzone
said his attorney has reviewed it and it appeared that everything is
in order on the DDA ... that he can meet the recommended deadline of
November 19 for three items, but will have a problem with complying
with the fourth -- that of obtaining a Letter of Intent.
It was then MOVED by Member Gi1b, seconded by Member Young and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that the Exclusive Right to Negotiate be
extended for a period of three weeks from October 22 to November 19,
1984 for completion of Items 1, 2, and 4 -- that the filing of a Letter
of Intent be extended until November 26, 1984.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Members Gi1b, Lojeski,
None
Member Pellegrino
Cha i rman Hannah
Young and Pellegrino
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2d.
ADJOURNMENT
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4.
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5.
5a.
HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
(Dec. 4)
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5b.
ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
(Waterl ine)
5c.
WORK
ACCEPTANCE
(Li ght i ng)
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The meeting adjourned to November 20, 1984 at 6:00 p. m.
Council Reconvened.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Bob Ross, Scoutmaster of Troop 105, said, in part, that the Troop is
attending the meeting to see City Government in action. He introduced
Ron Cummings, Assistant Scoutmaster. Mayor Pro Tem Pellegrino thanked
the Troop for coming.
Herb Fletcher. 175 W. Lemon Avenue, said, in part, that he still felt
Council was going about the matter of a proposed Civic Center in the
wrong way. It will be a very large project extending over a long
period of time costing a great deal of money. If Council goes ahead
with this project, it will probably use up all the extra money and
future City Councils will have their hands tied. That he cannot
remember when five people have served together for longer than a two
year period '" Council is a temporary body. Much thought should go
into such a project -- for example, consultants should not be telling
Council how big an auditorium the City should have. He said further,
in part, that perhaps one of the Junior High Schools will be closed in
the future ... if it should be First Avenue Junior High, there is much
land to be utilized. He asked Council to give serious consideration to
such a move.
Albert Lee, 39 E. Colorado Boulevard, spoke to a problem he is experienc-
ing from the customers of the In-N-Out Burger on Santa Anita and Colorado.
The stand remains open until 1 :30 a. m. on Friday and Saturday. People
park up and down Colorado, drinking, throwing trash and left over food
on the lawns. Councilmember Lojeski advised that an ordinance is to
be passed this evening concerning trespassing and suggested he obtain
a copy. The Police Chief addressed this matter -- stating, in part,
that the walk-up window is now being closed at 10:00 p. m. and the
loitering and noise should abate.
CONSENT ITEMS
Scheduled public hearings as follows:
Appeal from the Planning Commission denial of a modification
application to convert a storage room into a one bedroom apartment
at 450 E. Live Oak Avenue. (DECEMBER 4)
Appeal of one of the conditions of approval by the Planning Commission
in connection with a CUP to allow construction of a covered storage
and workshop area for an existing equipment rental yard at 102 W.
Las Tunas Drive. (DECEMBER 4)
APPROVED the plans and specifications and the Negative Declaration and
AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the waterline replace-
ment project on Oakwood Drive (Phase I). The estimated cost of this
Phase I is $155.875. Funds from the Water Facilities Replacement Fund.
ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the
contract with C. T. & F., Inc. for the completion of intersection
lighting at Hugo Reid Drive and Golden West Avenue - Job No. 556.
The final amount of this contract was $9,250 which was appropriated
from the Capital Outlay Fund.
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5d,
WORK
ACCEPTED
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ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of the
contract with Orange County Striping Service, Inc. for the comple-
tion of traffic striping and pavement markings - Job. No. 562. Final
contract amount was $35,697.72 which was budgeted in the 1984-85
Operating Budget.
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EXTENSION APPROVED the request of Bruce Low (Arcadia Datsun) for a 60 day
APPROVED time extension for the temporary aluminum canopy structure which
(Datsun) f.,O~iS being used in conjunction with the automobile dealer.ship at . .
z.,q1f.. 333 E. Huntington Drive. This request due to the pendlng conslderatlon
~ / of a Target Store. Conditions of approval were set forth in staff's
report dated November 6, 1984. Old and new Target Store addresses will
be supplied by staff per Counci1member Gilb 's request.
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EXPANSION
5g.
NON-CON-
p: FORMING USE
529 E. Live
Oak Av.
5h.
Pt', CHARITABLE
SOLICITATION
(Tourn./Roses)
5i.
CONSUL TING
FEES - STORM
DRAIN
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f; EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
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6a.
PERSONNEL
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APPROVED the plans of the Methodist Hosp)tal for expansion.
would be a minor addition to the existing facilities.
This
APPROVED the Declaration of Discontinuance of non-conforming use at
529 E. Live Oak Avenue. The Declaration has been filed so that the
use of said property as a service station will not be considered
discontinued or abandoned, thereby permitting a similar non-conform-
ing use to operate on the subject property. The Declaration indicates
that the cessation is temporary and the operation should resume on or
before November 17, 1984.
APPROVED the request of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association
for waiver of the Arcadia Municipal Code Section 6613.13 (t) in order
for the Association to solicit on Sundays, November 18 and 25, 1984.
Hours to be from 11 :00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m.
APPROPRIATED $8,500 from Gas Tax Funds for consulting fees for the
Lovell Avenue Storm Drain Project.
AUTHORIZED the purchase of police and fire communication equipment
from Motorola off the Ventura County Contract for a total of $25,786.58.
Funds are in the Federal Revenue Sharing Budget for 1984-85.
ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER
LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER YOUNG AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE
AS FOLLOWS:
AYES;
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
Mayor Hannah
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C ITV MANAGER
Staff recommended the establishment of a permanent full-time
Administrative Aide position in the City Manager's Office to carry
out the duties of the consultant (Daniel Benson) in connection with
Dial-A-Ride management and general administrative responsibilities.
This would be a full-time permanent position at a salary range of
$1,297 - $1,577. Salary and benefits would be charged to the Transit
Fund, No City General Fund Revenue would be needed. The contract
with Mr. Benson would not be renewed for the 1985 calendar year.
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7a.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1800 I
ADOPTED
7b.
ORDINANCE
NO. 1802 I
ADOPTED
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CLAIM r
DENIED
(Wil son)
6d.
CLAIM f
DENIED
(Mc Intyre)
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the recommenda.
tion be APPROVED and the Finance Director be directed to appropriate
the Transit Funds necessary to meet the Administrative Aide's salary
Mr. Benson to be notified that his contract will not be renewed for
the 1985 calendar year.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
Mayor Hannah
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the
content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1800 entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
DELETING SECTION 4273, AMENDING SECTIONS 4274 AND 4276 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING DIVISION 4 TO PART 2, CHAPTER 2
OF ARTICLE IV (4224) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RE TRESPASS ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY AND UNLAWFUL CONDUCT~'.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED on roll cdll vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1800 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
Mayor Hannah
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the
content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1802 entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2 AND 3 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSES AND PERMITS".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1802
be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
Mayor Hannah
On MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows, the claim of Laurie Wilson
was and it is hereby DENIED.
AYES:
NO,ES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
Mayor Hannah
On MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember YOUn9
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows the application to file '1il.fe~
claim for Eileen McIntyre was and .it is herebY,DEN~ED. ._). \\ ,'~' ~"'~,
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AYES: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Hannah
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9.
Gilb
Pellegrino
CLOSED
SESSION
10.
ADJOURNMENT
(6 p. m.
Nov. 20,1984)
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MATTERS FROM STAFF
None
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
"Mr. Mayor, I do not want to make a political speech, but I want
to make my pOSition very clear. At the next Council Meeting, we
are interviewing or giving direction to H. Wendell Mounce & Associates I
on the project for a new City Hall. It is ll\Y feeling that our City
Jail in itself has been judged every time someone comes to make a
report -- that our City Jail is in Number One running order and it
is in first class condition. I think we need room at the Police Statin~
... that, to build a new City Jail would cost, according to some people,
from $450,000 to $500,000. Whereas, we could build and remodel the
Police Department by putting an upstairs on and perhaps making it
larger by utilizing the jail itself.
"To me, spending $450,000 to $500,000 to build a new City Jail and a
Police Facility is a waste of money. I think we need a new Police
Facility built around the jail -- but to take the jail out and replace
it and put it some place else is a waste of funds, in ll\Y personal
opinion.
"Tha tis why I ha ve not supported the proposal of the $200,000 fee
for somebody to tell us where to put buildings because I think
that the Police Department should be upgraded itself -- that is
really where our need is right now -- to make it larger. If we
can put an upstairs on the building -. whatever we have to do over
there -- I believe if we could save the $200,000 and just leave the
Police Department there and remodel it. That is the reason I have
not voted for the Consultant. I just want to be on record as stating
that fact."
Mayor Pro Tempore Pellegrino said, "I think your point is well taken
and we should look into that avenue".
Council then entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and adjourned
at 10:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m., November 20, 1984 in the Conference
Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any
Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters
and evaluation of properties.
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