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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
I NVOCA TI ON
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED
SESSION
ANNOUNCE-
MENT
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Aug, 6,1985)
(APPROVED)
ORD. & REG.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
UP WITH
PEOPLE
SHOW
WINNING
SOCCOR
TEAM
RECOGNIZED
M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 20, 1985
The City ~ouncil of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency met in a regular session August 20, 1985 at 7:30 p, m. in the
Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber.
Rev. Gladys Johnson, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Councilmember Hannah
PRESENT: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney advised that pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9.8, the City Council met in CLOSED SESSION prior to this
meeting on litigation - Case Arcadia Mounted Police vs, the City of
Arcadia.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED that the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular Meetings of
August 6, 1985 be APPROVED,
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Hannah
and CARRIED that all ordinances and resolutions be read by title only
and that the reading in full be waived,
Mary Beth Holtz from New Hampshire and Miribel Acosta from Mexico spoke
as representatives of the "Up With People" group and explained that it
is a non-profit organization comprised of persons from 15 different
countries. The show will be presented at the Pasadena City College
on September 6 and an invitation was submitted to all to attend.
Arcadia is the host city this time. It is sponsored by the Arcadia
Music Club. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Pellegrino presented
a Certificate of Commendation to the organization and congratulated them
on all its efforts. A former member of the group, Angela Fryer, was
introduced.
Mayor Pellegrino introduced the Arcadia Stars Soccor Team which placed
first in the recent Tournament held in Hawaii and presented each member
with a Certificate of Achievement. The Coaches were also introduced
and congratulated on the efforts and accomplishments of the boys. The
Coaches were Councilman John Van Doran of Duarte and Jerry Voskeritchian.
Councilmember Gilb said that Mr. Van Doran was President of the Los
Angeles Division of the League of California Cities this year.
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HEARING
Variance from
Bldg. Code
APPROVED
for
Resdel Corp.
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3a.
ROLL CALL
3b.
MINUTE
APPROVAL
(Aug.6,1985)
(APPROVED )
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ADJOURNMENT
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Request of Resdel Engineering Corporation for a variance from the
Building Code to allow the use of a temporary structure at 212 E.
Live Oak Avenue. It would be a 672 sq. ft. office trailer-type
structure to accommodate a specific research p,roject. The area in
which the trailer would be located is an open/vacant portion of the
site and staff feels that it would provide adequate setbacks from
the neighboring properties. Parking would not be a problem. The
matter has been reviewed by the Planning, Building, Public Works and
the Fire Departments,
Mayor Pellegrino declared the hearing open and Guy Churchhouse, 1
Senior Contract Administrator for Resdel, presented himself for
any questions Council might have. It was noted that the request
was for a period of three months, but Councilmember Gilb suggested
that it be for six months; thereby eliminating any need for the
applicant to go through the same process in the event Resdel ran
into any unforeseen delays. Mr. Churchhouse accepted this extension.
No one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Lojeski and CARRIED.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the variance be granted for
a period of six (6) months subject to conditions set forth in the staff
report.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
COUNCIL RECESSED IN ORDER TO ACT AS THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT,AGENCY
PRESENT: Members Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
ABSENT: None
On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Hannah and CARRIED, the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 6, 1985 were APPROVED,
The meeting adjourned to 7:00 p. m., September 3, 1985 in the Conference
Room.
COUNCIL RECONVENED I
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Jim Goodwin, 700 S. Fifth Avenue, Monrovia, spoke at length concerning
anagenda item (#7b) relating to noise problems at the ,Moon Palace,
16 3/4 E. Huntington Drive. He circulated charts indicating decibel
readings at the property line between the Moon Palace and the apartment
building to the rear. These readings were taken daily over the last
two weeks. He noted that the Police come every night to check it out
and that now persons leaving the restaurant or bar do so by the front
door thereby eliminating the noise factor to the rear, Mr, Goodwin
continued, in part, that they police the area and clean up the parking
portion. They now have a full-time person in the parking lot. In
response to a question, Mr. Goodwin said he has an agreement with Mr.
Wong owner/operator of the restaurant and he (Mr. Goodwin) runs the
night club for Mr. Wong and is on the payroll.
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Hearings
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WORK
ACCEPTED
(Job 561)
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~ Fleischer, 53 E. Orange Grove, referred to a letter she had
written to members of the City Council concerning the use of 43 E,
Orange Grove and asked what is being done about the problem. Numerous
cars are being stored on the property for which he charges ... this
makes it a business in a residential zone. Cars are moved during the
night by wreckers ... also motorcycles. The City Attorney explained
in detail what legal steps are being taken to abate the problem. The
Fire Department did not find any code violations, but did think the
property could be cleaned up. He noted that they cannot file unless
the inspectors report a viol~tion. H~ also mentioned legislation which
is currently being worked on pertaining to the number of vehicles which
may be parked on a pro~erty ... this should be before Council soon.
Lois Patnou, 457 W. Longden, read a letter she had directed to Mayor
feTTegrino concerning a house which has recently been constructed at
413 W. Longden Avenue.' She asked if this has not violated the privacy
of the neighbors and suggest~d Council visit the site. Mrs. Patnou was
advised that the structure meets the building code and, in response to
her question as to how to form a Homeowners' Association with an
Architectural Review Board, she was advised to confer with the Planning
Director in this regard.
CONSENT ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS were shceduled on the following items for SEPTEMBER 3,
1985 at 7":30 p. m.:
Proposed tentative map of Tract No. 44086 to construct a 7 unit
residential condominium at 1019-1021 Fairview Avenue,
Proposed Text Amendment 85-4 amending Section 9220.25 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code relating to the definition of "Family".
Proposed Text Amendment 85-5 amending Section 9220.2 of the Arcadia Munici,
pal Code relating to Accessory Living ~uarters/uuest House regulations,
Petition for Street Lights on Harvard from Baldwin Avenue to Stanford
Drive.
Petition for Street Lights on Laurel Avenue from Second to Wigwam.
ACCEPTED the work and AUTHORIZED final payment pursuant to the terms of
the contract with Valverde Construction, Inc., for construction of a
storm drain in Lovell Avenue, Job No. 561.
APPROPRIATED $257,513 to cover funds needed for the additional projected
overtime costs for the Police and Fire Departments during the current year
The Fair Labor Standards Act now requires this, in lieu of compensatory
time off.
AWARDED the contract for one Mobil 2TE3 street sweeper to Nixon-Egli
Equipment Company in the amount of $69,000 (Revenue Sharing Fund FY
1985-86) .
APPROVED the Short Range Transit Plan for FY 1985-86.
in order to maintain eligibility for state and federal
funds. This is a five year plan.
This is required
trans it grant
APPROVED a Resolution for Performance of Services and Continuing
Cooperative Agreement with the Southern California Association of
Governments and AUTHORIZING the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Resolution in form approved by the City Attorney.
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POLICE
FACILITY
(3 Phases
in 190
Days)
TAPE
RECORDED
MOT ION
To Provide for
190 Days
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ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSENT ITEMS WERE APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCIL-
MEMBER LOJESKI, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GILB AND CARRIED ON ROLL
CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES;
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
CITY MANAGER
Consideration of architectural services agreement with H. Wendell
Mounce, AlA & Associates, for the police facility. The agreement sets
forth the terms and conditions for the employment of the firm for the I
preparation of schematic designs, design development documents, constr.
tion contract documents and assist with administration of the construc-
tion contract for the project. It also sets forth the City responsibil e~
The agreement requires the Schematic Design and Design Development serv
ices within 160 days from the execution of the agreement. Compensation
for the architect will be 8.5% of the project's construction cost and
for interior design services, the architect will receive compensation
of 10.8% of the interior's cost.
Wendell Mounce, President of the subject firm, responded to questions
propounded by Council. Councilmember Hannah referred to Article 3 of
the Agreement and asked if a date certain could be included in the
Agreement as Council is most desirous of expediting the project.
Staff suggested changing the paragraph of Article 7, Page 10 to read
as follows:
"For Phases (I) Schematic Design, (2) Design Development, and (3)
Construction Documents, together, architect shall perform the required
services within 190 days after execution of this Agreement."
Councilmember Hannah was concerned that there is not a penalty clause
in the Agreement ... what happens if the architect does not perform.
What happens if in the midst of this entire transaction, Council wants
to stop. Mr. Mounce said, in part that they stop and all the City
owes him is what they had expended to that date. Mr. Mounce suggested
that Council visit some of the other such facilities his firm has partic-
ipated in '" he said he will work toward the goal desired by Council.
Herb Fletcher, 175 W. Lemon Avenue said, in part, that he feels Council
~not really made up its mind on exactly what it desires ... first, it
was a new Civic Center to include perhaps an auditorium, a Senior Citizen
Center - all purpose building, etc. He would like to see Council com-
plete the study before going into the construction of a new police
facility. Councilmember Young commented that Council would also like
all of the facilities mentioned by Mr. Fletcher, but there just isn't
that much money.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Councilmember youngl
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the 190 day stipulation
Phases I, 2 and 3 be APPROVED.
AYES: Councilmembers Gilb, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
NOES: Councilmember Hannah (felt it didn't make any difference, as
there isn't a penalty clause in the
agreement anyw~)
ABSENT: None
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Mr, Fletcher concluded his remarks by making reference to the
Conflict of Interest Legislation and said the Political Practices
Commission will be meeting soon in Sacramento and that if Council
or some members thereof could attend some of the hearings, he
felt something could be done about the'legislation ... that the
time to meqsure the honesty and integrity of public officials is
when they are elected,
The City M~nager advised they have rec~ived reports of various
problems at the Moon Palace ircluding ~ars blocking access to the
alley; bottles and trash in the area left by patrons as they leave
the premises; patrons, inclu~ing many young people under 21, arriv-
ing in various states of into~ication; young people sitting on top
of cars; loitering in the parking lot and on the sidewalks; screaming
and shouting at cars ana passersby; and blaring their car radios. As
a result of the ongoing problems, the City Attorney has served the
property owner with a preliminary notice advising him of the problem
and warning him that continuea problems could lead to suspension or
revocation of his business license, The Acting Police Chief will
step up enforcement of specific legal violations observed on or about
the premi ses.
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ORDINANCE
NO, I BIB
(ADOPTED)
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ORDINANCE
NO. 1819
(INTRODUCED )
Bc.
RESOLUT ION
NO, 5247
(ADOPTED)
Bd,
CLAIM OF
E. DAMBRUN
(DENIED)
Be.
CLAIM OF
VALVERDE
cor~STRUCTl ON
INC.
(DENIED)
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CITY ATTORNEY
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title
of Ordinance No, IBIB, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9260,1.6 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE EXPANDING THE RETAIL USES PERMITTED IN THE CPD-I
(COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONE".
It was MOVED by Councilmember LOjeski, seconded by Councilmember Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No. IBIB be
and it is hereby ADOPTED,
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the first bi1me, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. IBI9, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. IB06 BY ADDING SECTION 9286.4 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARD-
ING NON-CONFORMING USE OF DISH ANTENNA".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember Young and
CARRIED on rolJ caJI vote as follows that Ordinance No. 1819 be and it
is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of
Resolution No. 5247, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED
TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 19B5-19B6
TO PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OR DISTRICTS".
It was MOVED by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Gilb
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 5247 be
and it is hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of E. Dambrun was
DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Gilb, seconded by Councilmember youngl
and CARRIED on roJJ call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Youn9 and Pellegrino
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim of Valverde Construction,
Inc. was DENIED on MOTION by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Council-
member Young and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gilb, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
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GILB
Council member Hannah asked about the status of the First and Huntington
Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Arcon. Report on this will be in-
cluded in the Newsletter going forward Thursday of this week.
Councilmember Gilb adjourned the meeting in memory of Ronald Bill
Bauman. "Bill was 23 years of age and he passed away August 17th.
He was a 19BO graduate of Arcadia High School, where he was a cheer-
leader his senior year. He served as a member of the Youth Commission
for the City from 197B through 19BO and was a member of the Honorary
Group of Senior Men. He spent three years at Occidental College where
he was a member of Yell Squad his junior year. Other activities included
his campus Christian group and ATO fraternity. Bill was born in Denver,
Colorado and is survived by his father, Ronald, his monther, Irmagard, and
his two older sisters, Martha and Beverly. Donations may be made to the
Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California at 33 South Catalina, Pasadena
Services will be held Saturday, August 24th at 11 :00 a. m, at the Arcadia
Presbyterian Church, I MOVE we close this meeting tonight in memory of
Bill Bauman,"
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p. m. to 7:00 p. m., September 3, 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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