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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MAYOR
PELLEGRINO
EXCUSED
CLOSED
SESSION
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APPROVAL
JULY 2,1985
(APPROVED)
ORD. & RES.
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TITLE ONLY
CHRIS McGUIRE
MARILYN STOKE
RECREATION
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PROJECT AREA
COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCAD'IA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 16, 1985
The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelop-
ment Agency met in a regular session July 16, 1985 at 7:30 p. m. in
the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Paul Chaney, Emanuel Assembly of God
Councilmember Lojeski
PRESENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
ABSENT: Mayor Pellegrino
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED that Mayor Pellegrino be EXCUSED.
Mayor Pro Tempore Young announced that the matter of the sign ordinance
would not be addressed at this meeting and would be taken up at a future
meeting.
The City Attorney announced that, pursuant to Government Code, Section
54956.9(b)~l, The City Council met in CLOSED SESSION to discuss litigation
involving City of Arcadia vs. Duffy as well as other pending litigation.
The City Attorney also announced that, pursuant to Government Code,
Section 54956.8, the City Council will meet in CLOSED SESSION at the
end of this session to instruct its negotiators regarding prices and
terms regarding property in Chicago Park.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Hannah
and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of
July' 2,1985 be APPROVED with one correction (page 1, last paragraph
of ~he regular meeting should read Counci1member Lojeski instead of
Counci1member Hannah).
It was MOVED by Counci1member Gi1b, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only
and that the reading in full be waived.
PRESENTATIONS
On behalf of the City Council, Councilmember Lojeski presented a
plaque to Chris McGuire and Marilyn Stoke, Outgoing Members of the
Recreation Commission for their efforts and accomplishments during
their tenure on the Commission.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pro Tempore Younq presented plaques
to Virgil Stevens, William Connolly, Cleveland Hubley, Hubert 'Hauser,
and Afton Lindsey, Outgoing'Members of the Project Area Committee for
'their efforts and accompliShments during their tenure on the Committee.
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PUBLI C
HEARING
CAMINO REAL
CURBS, GUTTERS
DRIVEWAYS
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RESOluTION'
NO. 5238
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5239
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OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Thomas Galinski,
Incoming Member of the Planning Commission. Councilmember Lojeski
welcomed Mr. Galinski to the Commission and presented him with his
credentials.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Bob Miles, Incoming
Member of the Senior Citizens' Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Young
welcomed Mr.' Miles to the, Commission and presented him with his
credentials.
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On December 4, 1984 the City Council authorized the construction of
curbs, gutters and driveway aprons along portions of Camino Real
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of
1911. This construction has now been completed. Funds were advanced
from Capital Outlay Funds to pay the property owners' share of the
construction cost. These funds are to be repaid to the City throu9h
assessments levied against the benefitted properties. Alternative
methods of cpllecting the assessment were listed in staff report
dilted July 16.
Mayor Pro Tempore Young declared the hearing open.
Esther Klysz, 804 W. Camino Real, stated, in part, that she was not
satisfied with her driveway as constructed and also felt the assess-
ment excessive. She asked to have the skirt removed so she could have
the driveway finished the way it was previously. Staff submitted
reasons for constructing the driveway apron as the 12 foot standard.
Mrs. Klysz would like to have the City remove the concrete driveway
apron that has been constructed through this assessment proceeding
and then pave with asphalt out to the curb. Mrs. Klysz circulated
pictures of the driveway.
Discussion ensued on ways to solve the problem and it was MOVED by
Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Gilb and CARRIED on
roll call vote as follows that $200 be allocated to resolve this
problem, (extension on the east side of the driveway apron that was
constructed). Not to be included in the assessment.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
Annabel Binford, owner of 731-33 W. Camino Real, felt the cost
exorbitant and, in response to her inquiry, staff advised that many
bids were received and the contract was awarded to the low bidder.
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No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
The Director of Public Works presented and read the titles of the
following two resolutions:
RESOlUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING THAT THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE IMPROVE-
MENT ACT OF 1911 MAY BE MADE IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS).
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
CONFIRMING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTtERS AND DRIVEWAYS
AND ASSESSING THE COST AGAINST THE ADJACENT PROPERTY PURSUANT TO
THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 (VARIOUS LOCATIONS).
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AMEND.
85-2
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ROLL CALL
CHAIRMAN
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APPROVAL
July 2,1985
(APPROVED)
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ADJOURNMENT
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It was MOVED by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Counci1member
Lojeski and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolutions
Nos. 5138 and 5139 be and they are hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
Public Hearing for purpose of consideration of Text Amendment 85-2
to add commercial retail uses to those permitted in the CPD-1 zone.
Staff report given. Mayor Pro Tempore Young declared the public
hearing open. No one desiring to be heard, it was MOVED by Counci1-
member Gi1b, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED that the
public hearing be closed
It was MOVED by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Councilmember Gi1b
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to approve and file the
Negative Declaration regarding Text Amendment 85-2 and find that the
project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and
direct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate ordinance for
introduction.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED IN DRDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
ABSENT: Chairman Pellegrino
It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED
that Chairman Pe11e9rino be EXCUSED.
It was MOVED by Member Gi1b, seconded by Member Lojeski and CARRIED
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 2, 1985 be APPROVED.
The meeting adjourned to a CLOSED SESSION following this meeting.
COUNCIL RECONVENED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Aggie Lee, 9904 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City spoke to the matter of
licensing for fortune tellers in Arcadia. Said that Temple City and
San Gabriel now have opened up licensing for this activity. In answer
to questions from Councilmember Gilb, said that she and her associate
read cards and palms and work out of an office environment. Stated
that they had had a license for six years in Sacramento. Also stated
that they do plan to advertise and that the fees are in the neighbor-
hood of $25 for card reading and $10 for palm reading and they are
into these activities through their families. Presented copies of
articles and pictures from the Temple City TIMES and the TRIBUNE.
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MUSIC
CONCERT
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Jim Goodwin, 700 S. 5th Avenue, Monrovia, said, in part, that he had
applied for a charitable solicitation permit and asked Council to waive
the fee connected therewith. He is seeking the permit to have a music
concert in the County Park Baseball #3 area on August 17. It will be
a picnic and music concert ... with games to start at about noon with
the music later in the afternoon and to stop at 10:00 p. m. The
County has,approved the event which is to raise funds for various
charities" i. e., the Haven House in Pasadena, the Statue of Liberty,
Jerry's Kids, the Red Cross and others. It is strictly a non-alcoholic
event., The County would receive 10% of the gross sales. I
Mr. Goodwin continued, in part, that the tickets will sell for $8 and
they hope to net $20,000. Considerable discussion ensued regarding
the plans and preparations, including insurance, security, noise levels,
parking problems, crowd control, etc. As to insurance, it was noted
that the insurance for liability would be about 1 to 2 million dollars
which would be expensive.
Neal Johnson, Acting Police Chief, recommended that the application
not be approved, citing examples of problems encountered at other times
and in other areas with such events. He felt the estimated attendance
of 3,000 could well be 10 to 15,000 people ... from a liability stand-
point, trying to control this much of a crowd with uniformed people
plus five plain-clothed officers from Pasadena would be virtually
impossible. '
Tim Young, 915 E. Lemon Avenue, Monrovia, said, in part, that the
young people need a place to congregate and listen to music. He
noted the concerts held at the Arboretum, the Chamber Music at the
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Women's Club ... the Rotary Club puts on concerts also.
In response to a question by Councilmember Lojeski, Chief Johnson
stated, in part, that in his 29 years here, there has never been a
rock concert in the City and cited an event in 1965 which started out
as a fun festival type of event and turned into a situation where
vehicles were driven on lawns, injured persons necessitating ambulance
transportation to the hospital ... the pol ice had to form 1 ines in
order to get these people out ... by the evening end taey had called in
200 Sheriff's units.
Councilmember Gilb stated, in part, that, with all due respect lo
the Chief, the thinking in the 60's was a lot different than it is
today. He then MOVED to APPROVE the application. Councilmember
Lojeski said, in part, that he is concerned about crowd control,
noise and safety, meaning alcohol and drugs. He then seconded Mr.
Gilb's motion with the proviso that proper liability insurance be .
obtained naming the City as an additional insured -- all to be app'roved
by the City Attorney~ Mr. Gilb agreed to this addition to his motion.
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Councilmember Hannah said he would have to vote "no" on roll call
as he has 'not seen any of Mr. Goodwin's credentials and until such
time as he can be assured that the City would not incur expense nor
have an unruly crowd. Mayor Pro Tempore Young said she would vote
"no" also. Roll call vote was then taken.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski
Councilmembers Hannah, Young
Mayor Pellegrino
TIE
VOTE
RETURNS TO COUNCIL
AUGUST 6, 1985
This matter will be before Council at its next regular meeting.
During the interim, Mr. Goodwin will submit the desired information
including data on the concerts given by Mr. Goodwin at Pasadena City
College in 1968, at which time Mr. Hannah was on the Board of Trustees.
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INFORMATION
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Eileen Bellamy, 118 San Miguel Drive, spoke to the matter of the recent
homicides and assaults in Arcadia and made the following requests of
the City Council: (1) that a monetary award for the arrest and
conviction of the killer be offered by the City of Arcadia; (2) that
the City be in contact with WE TIP of Channel 7 News to attempt to
obtain information from the public; (3) that the City call a town
meeting with citizens and the Police Department representatives so
residents could ask Questions of the Police Department as to what is
being done to safeguard citizens and what citizens can do to protect
themselves. '
It was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the City of Arcadia
post a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction
of the perpetrator of the recent homicides in Arcadia.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
'Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Hannah
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff prepare a news-
letter announcing a town meeting and providing information as to how
citizens can protect themselves.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
Staff to contact Channel 7 News WE TIP to announce reward and attempt
to obtain information from public.
CONSENT ITEMS
SCHEDULED a public hearing for August 6 on Text Amendment 85-3 to
establish a procedure and timetable in which all dish antenna shall
be made conforming with requirements of Sections 9286.1 through
9286.3.5.
APPROVED replacement by Temple City of an old street light located
in front of Wendy's Drive-In within the Arcadia City limits. This
would be replaced with a new 22,000 lumen high pressure sodium vapor
luminaire on a 30' steel pole. The old pole and fixture would be
salvaged, restored and relocated to their City Hall.
ACCEPTED and AUTHORIZED final payment for work performed by Vido
Samarzich Company, contractor for waterline replacement project --
Oakwood Drive -- Phase I. This project is funded from the Water
Facilities Replacement Fund.
APPROVED proposal from Kaiser Permanente to provide health insurance
coverage for City employees who are interested in coverage by a
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). (Staff report dated July 9,
1985. )
APPROVED the recommendation of the Police Chief that Police Dog, Squid,
be returned to Santa Anita Law Enforcement Animals. ,They will credit
the City with $1,000 toward goods or services during this fiscal year.
It was noted in the staff report that one K-9 is sufficient for the
present and Squid will not be replaced.
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ORDINANCE
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ON MOTION OF COUNCILMEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
HANNAH AND.CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS, ALL OF THE ABOVE
CONSENT ITEMS,WERE APPROVED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
CITY MANAGER
PRESENTATION by Wendell Mounce and Associates, Architects retained
to study the Civic Center Project and particularly alternate locations
for a proposed Police Department Facility. Mr. Mounce presented two
locations in the Site Analyses - A and B - "A" would front on Huntington
Drive (West) and "B" on Huntington Drive (East). Possible drainage
problems were indicated for the "B" location plus increased cost and
additional time for engineering and would obviate the possibility of any
underground parking; whereas "A" would avoid any disruption to the
Civic Center site and would establish some identity on Huntington
Drive and would allow construction at minimum cost. Council reviewed
projecturals which were explained fully by Mr. Mounce.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff be AUTHORIZED
to negotiate an agreement with Wendell Mounce and Associates to be
brought back to Council at its next regular meeting (August 6, 1985)
for review... that Mounce be AUTHORIZED to draw up the plans and submit
the cost on Scheme "A".
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
Council received the staff report regarding site alternates for the
relocation of the City Corporation Yard facilities. It was recommended
that Council might wish to consider a site in the Chicago Park area.
Advantages and disadvantages were set forth in the report. A MOTION
was made and seconded to proceed with an appraisal of the Chicago Park
location property. However, during further consideration, this motion
Was WITHDRAWN by the maker and the second. It was the consensus that
this matter be held over until August 6. During the interim, plans
may be submitted for all or part of the existing City yard property and
Council could review same at that time.
CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content I
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1816, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS
9266.2,2.1. AND 9261.2.3, RELATING TO SIDE YARD SETBACKS IN THE M-1
AND C~O ZONES".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gi1b, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1816 be
INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gi1b,
None
Mayor Pellegrino
Hannah, Lojeski and Young
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RESOLUTION )The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
NO. 5231 of Resolution No. 5231, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
(ADOPTED) Y' ,;OF THE CITY OF ARCAQIA DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS APPLIC-
(J/-I/ "" ABLE TO REAL PROPERTY IN THE SANTA ANITA OAKS D ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
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it I I"" and CARRI ED on roll call vote as follows that Reso 1 uti on No. 5231 be
VV and it is hereby ADOPTED.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 5240
(ADOPTED)
9d.
RESOLUTION
NO. 5241
(ADOPTED)
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5240, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY
AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SELECT
SYSTEM STREETS".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5240
be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5241, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA PROVIDING FOR FRINGE BENEFITS AND RELATED COMPENSA-
TION FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5241 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Resolution No. 5242, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
(ICRMA)'TO REQUIRE MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE 'INDEPENDENT CITIES
ASSOCIATION" .
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro Tempore Young, seconded by Councilmember
Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No.
5242 be and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, H~nnah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
Council received the findings and recommendations concerning the Shiatsu
Spa Center at 131 E. Huntington Drive. It was MOVED by Councilmember
Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gi1b and CARRIED on roll call vote
as follows that Council approve and adopt" the decision of the Business
Permit and License Review Board to revoke and deny the business licenses
applicable to Shiatsu Spa Center at 131 E. Huntington Drive.
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BUSINESS
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ORIENTAL
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CLAIM OF
C. ADKINS
(DENIED)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Co~ncilmembers Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
Council received the findings and recommendations concerning the
Oriental Acupressure at 145 N. Santa Anita Avenue. It was MOVED
by Major Pro Tempore Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Council approve and adopt
the decision of the Business Permit and License Review Board to
revoke and deny the business licenses applicable to Oriental Acupressure
at 145 N. Santa Anita Avenue.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
,Mayor Pellegrino
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On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of C. Adkins was
v' DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember
Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
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CLAIM OF
P. SENICK
(DENIED)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of P. Senick was
DENIED 'on MOTION by Mayor Pro ,Tempore Younq, seconded by Councilmember
v Hannah and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
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CLAIM OF
DR. & MRS.
J. REED
(DENIED)
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MUSEUM
Rose Garden
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NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
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On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of Dr. & Mrs.
J. Reed was DENIED on MOTION by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by
Counci1member Gi1b and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
MATTERS FROM STAFF
The City Manager referred to a communication from James F. Schumann,
Regional Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks
and Recreation confirming 'an offer made by the County to the City of
four alternatives for the use of the rose garden in the County Park for
a museum site. Alternative No.3 would transfer the County's interest
in the entire rose garden area to the City with the restriction that the
land be used for parks and recreation purposes pursuant to the present
deed restrictions. Council favored this alternative and it was MOVED
by Counci1member Lojeski, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that staff negotiate a transfer
of the County's interest in the entire rose garden area to the City
with the restriction that the land be used for parks and recreation
purposes.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Councilmembers Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
Some discussion ensued concerning the possibility of a traffic turnoff
at the corner of Campus for those turning onto Huntington Drive. Staff
submitted that they would have to go through the Army Corps of C;..,gi,lo::o::r,.
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RECREA-
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The City Manager referred to an item concerning a Draft Recreational
Vehicle Ordinance which was prepared pursuant to Council direction.
The contents were reviewed by Council and it was the consensus that
any action thereon be delayed for the time being. There are many
provisions which may create hardship on the owners of such vehicles
i. e., where could they be parked when not permitted on the owner's
premises. There are so few parking lots for such use. One thought
was to have the Homeowner's Associations review the proposed ordinance
and then it was submitted that the South part of the City does not
have such an association. Presently the vehicles may be parked on the
property if it is on cement or on the driveway -- not on lawns. Staff
will bring this back in a couple of months after it has been studied to
see if there is a real dire need. It was noted that enforcing the
present ordinance is difficult enough. One area will be checked by
staff -- ,that of Santa Clara near Kiewit and the Bong property where
mOVing vans are being parked.
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Gilb
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Dale Allen be appointed
for a two year term on the Senior Citizens' Commission. Mr. Allen is
the Friendship Club's representative on the Commission.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
Council received the Downtown Revitalization Program Implementation
Recommendations which includes many items for Council consideration.
During thi s discussi,on, Counci1member Lojeski said something shoul d
be done to beautify the railroad trestle over Huntington Drive. It
was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the report be
sent to all tenants and owners in the downtown area, the Chamber/
Commerce and the Arcadia Business Association. A meeting is to be
scheduled for September 17 (regular meeting). The Planning Director
was complimented on the extensive report.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski and Young
None
Mayor Pellegrino
Councilmember Gilb referred to a communication from James Stang, an
attorney for Bankruptcy Trustee Richard Pachulski, addressed to the
Office of the Mayor and not addressed directly to anyone person.
It was stated in the letter that the Trustee believes that Patrick
Moriarty donated money into the compaign against a fireworks ban
in Arcadia in 1982 and requested that contributions made by Mr.
Moriarty be paid back within 10 days after the date of the letter,
otherwise the Trustee shall commence proceedings against the Mayor
to recover such funds. It was pointed out that the letter is a
general one being sent to every City Council in the State. Council-
member Gilb said he did not receive any money from Mr. Moriarty and
Councilmembers Hannah and Lojeski said they did not receive any
contribution. Mayor Pro Tempore Young was not on the City Council
in 1982.
Councilmember Gilb announced that a retirement reception will be held
for Police Chief Mitchell at Embassy Suites on September 15 from 4:00
to 6:00 p. m. -- a casual affair with everyone invited.
Councilmember Lojeski referred to a neighborhood dispute concerning
a stucco wall which was a condition of granting a modification. Staff
will contact the parties involved in 'an 'endeavor to resolve the
problem.
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Councilmember Lojeski said, in part, that Planning Commissioner
Szany advised that he was the architect preparing plans for the
office building proposed next to the Towne Cleaners. The plans are
finished. Mr. Szany was not a principal in the development. Apparently
the owner of the property has held off for whatever reason.
Pursuant to a question by Mayor Pro Tempore Young, staff advised that
a meeting has been arranged with Group W Cable for Monday next at
2:00 p. m.
The Mayor Pro Tempore announced that she will be attending a conference I
in Monterey July 18 and will not be able to attend the San Gabriel
Valley Association of Cities' dinner meeting on that date ... perhaps
some other Council member could attend.
Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and took the following
action:
Staff was authorized to solicit offers for the surplus parcel in
Chicago Park pursuant to staff's recommendation.
Council recessed in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency.
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FIRST AVENUE / ST. JOSEPH STREET / RAILROAD
In response to Alken Construction's letter, the Agency by consensus
authorized staff to solicit a more detailed proposal and site plan
from Alken for an office development on the triangle at First/St.
Joseph/Railroad. Alken is also to bring letters of cooperation for
their specific development from the affected owners (Alcapulco).
FIRST AVENUE AND HUNTINGTON DRIVE
Staff inquired as to the Agency's desires concerning the two proposals
received this evening (at the pre-meeting).
Regarding the Arcon proposal -- Chairwoman Young felt that, while it
was a larger development than A1ken, she questioned the traffic ramp
at the northeast corner of the plaza level... it appeared to create
a possible hazard. Staff said this would be part of the analysis as
part of the ERN.
Member Lojeski questioned the design of the building, feeling that it
looked jail-like. In response to Member Hannah's question about
whether this could be changed as part of the Agency's Design Review
process, staff said it could.
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Member Gilb inquired about the time it would take to ,process the ERN.
Staff said if an EIR were required, for example, due to a traffic
problem, the EIR process alone was 4! months. However, staff was
optimistic that none would be needed and the ERN could be accomplished
in three months or less... three months was an outside date and,
depending on the design refinement and negotiation process, it could
be much quicker.
Member Hannah'felt that the Arcon proposal was more clearly defined
than the Alken proposal.
Upon MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Hannah, the Agency
unanimously voted (Member Pellegrino was absent) to authorize staff
to negotiate an ERN with WLA Arcon and bring it back for Agency
approvel as soon as possible.
The Agency adjourned and Council reconvened.
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The meeting adjourned in memory of Michael Quesnay and his ten year
old son who were killed in a private airplane crash. They were the
son-in-law and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Towsley, Arcadia residents.
Also in memory of Patricia Higgins and Mary Cannon"Arcadia residents,
victims of recent homicides.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:15 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., August 6,1985 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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Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk
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