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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
THE CITY CLERK
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADiA
.and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
April 1, 2003
The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
April 1, 2003 at 6:00 p,m, In the Development Services Department Conference Room, 240 West
Huntington Drive,
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
ABSENT: None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
1.
CLOSED SESSION
1a
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer about labor contract negotiations -
California Teamsters Public, Professional and Medical employees' Union 911 (Confidential,
Supervisory, Professional and General Employee Unit and Public Works Employee Unit),
Arcadia Police Officer's Association and Arcadia Firefighter's Association (City negotiators
Tracey Hause and William W. Floyd),
The Closed Session ended at 7:08 p,m, and the City Council RECONVENED in the Council
Chambers for the Regular Meeting,
iNVOCATION Reverend Thomas Shriver, Emmanuel Assembly of God Church
PLEDGE OF Captain Bob Sanderson
ALLEGIANCE Arcadia Police Department
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
ABSENT: None
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None,
City Attorney Deitsch announced the City Council met in Closed Session earlier this evening to
consider the one item listed on the posted agenda under Closed Session, No reportable action
was taKen.
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ORD, & RES,
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
3,
CITIZEN OF
THE MONTH
(Caldwell)
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4a,
RESOLUTION
NO. 6346
(Rec, & Comm.
Svcs, Depl.
Fee Schedule)
(ADOPTED)
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It was MOVED by Council member Segal, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED
that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED,
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Marshall presented the April, 2003 Citizen of the Month Award to Bob Caldwell, former
owner of Caldwell Printers for 37 years. In 1 983, Bob, togelher with several of his neighbors,
formed a committee to bring to the attention of CalTrans the need of sound walls all along the
210 Freeway. At that time, the City of Monrovia had been approved for sound wall installation,
but not the City of Arcadia, Through the efforts of Bob and his fellow committee members,
CalTrans finally conceded that the sound walls were indeed necessary and thanks to Bob's
efforts, the residents living alongside the 210 Freeway are now able to enjoy their homes and
baCkyards without excessive noise intrusion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consideration of the report and recommendation to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6346
establishing a revised Recreation and Community Services Department fee schedule,
In July 2002 the City conducted a comprehensive Cost Allocation Study to determine the actual
cost of service for City programs and activities, The purpose of the Cost Allocation Study was to
ensure that City fees and charges are directly proportionate to the cost of providing the public
service, The Study recommended changes to several City fees and charges including those for
recreation and senior citizen classes and activities, as well as those assessed for using the
Community Center. The last time Recreation and Community Services Department fees were
increased was July 1997. Since that time, the City has experienced increases in salaries and
contractor payments as well as increased utility, maintenance and equipment costs, Not all fees
are being changed, but for those that are, the increase is minimal and reflects the increased cost
to the City for providing the service,
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Mayor Marshall OPENED the Public Hearing, No one came forward to address the City Council.
It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Council member Segal and CARRIED
to CLOSE the Public Hearing,
Considerable discussion ensued, Some members would like the City to have a policy to assist
senior citizens and suggested that the City Council waive the increase of fees for senior citizen's
programs; others felt that the fee Increases are reasonable and would not want to select one
group over another,
City Manager Kelly noted that some of the significant increases are related to the operalion of
the facility and Instructor's fees, There has not been an operation cost increase since 1997 and
if the City Council decides not to raise the fees then the City would have to absorb any continual
increases, The City is way behind in terms of collection of fees for the cost of operations,
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David Lewis, Director of Recreation and Community Services, stated in part that, the proposed
fees are to partially recover the cost of providing recreation and community services and are not
being imposed for general revenue purposes,
City Manager Kelly suggested that the Council adopt the fees absent the senior citizen increases
and refer those fees back to the Senior Citizen Commission for their review and input. Council
concurred,
It was MOVED by Council member Segal, seconded by Council member Wuo and CARRIED on
roll call vote as follows to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6346 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A REVISED
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE; and,
EXCLUDE the Senior Citizens fee Increases as suggested by City Manager Kelly and refer the
fee schedule back to the Senior Citizen's Commission for their input.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Counciimembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
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RESOLUTiON
NO. 6347
(Increase FAR
for Mixed-Used
Properties) The City received a request from Romolo De Paolis for a General Plan Change (GP 2003-001)
(ADOPTED) to increase the maximum intensity of non-residential square footage for mixed-use projects from
a 0.40 floor area ratio to a 0,50, The applicant proposed to construct a mixed-use project at 306-
310 South First Avenue on the southeast corner of First Avenue and California Street. The
project includes approximately 10,767 square feet of commercial (non-residential) floor area and
eight residential condominium units.
Consideration of the report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6347 amending the
test of the Community Development Section of the General Plan to increase the allowable floor
area ratio of non.residential square footage for mixed.use projects.
City General Plan Land Use Designation provides a description of the various land use
designations used to define desired land uses within the City. Mixed Uses are an allowable
iand use within the Commercial/Multiple Family (MU-C/MF) Land Use Designation, Citywide,
there are 15,3 acres with the (MU-C/MF) Land Use Designation that would be affected by this
change.
increasing the maximum Intensity for commercial development would allow for more flexibility in
the design process regarding mixed-use developments, For example, a given mixed-use
development may not maximize the allowable density for residential units, but instead may
choose to maximize the commercial. portion of the development. As is the case with any
development, a mixed.use project is required to comply with the provisions of the underlying
zone, Setbacks, height restrictions, and parking requirements generally restrict the size and
intensity of proposed development. Also, mixed.use development requires approval of a
conditional use permit; therefore, individual projects are reviewed on a site-specific basis.by the
Planning Commission, In order to encourage mixed-use developments within appropriate land
use designations, it is the Development Services Department's opinion that the allowable
commercial floor area ratio should be increased.
Mayor Marshall OPEN ED the Public Hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council.
It was MOVED by Council member Wuo, seconded by Council member Kovacic and CARRIED to
CLOSE the Public Hearing.
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it was MOVED by Councilmember Segal, seconded by Councilmember Wuo and CARRIED on
roll call vote as follows to ADOPT the Negative Declaration; and, ADOPT RESOLUTION NO,
6347 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION OF THE ARCADIA
GENERAL PLAN TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA RATIO OF NON-
RESIDENTIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR MIXED-USE PROJECTS".
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Bob Caldwell, 326 Joyce Avenue, spoke in favor of the freeway soundwalls and referred to an
article in a newspaper with regard to CalTrans possibly using new rice straw panels to build
soundwalls in southland neighborhoods, If the testing department approves the product the
panels can be install on freeways at half the time and half the cost. The soundwall along 210
Freeway In Arcadia ends at Second and Fifth Avenues overpasses, He believes that this
product will be as effective and lighter in weight enough to be use on the Second and Fifth
Avenue overpasses.
MarQie Kerstein, 1156 West Duarte Road, expressed her opposition of the Planning Department
decision that members of her condominium complex association had to apply for Modifications
and submit the $500 filing fee in order to have a wall/fence exceeding 6' in height. She did not
realize that by expanding the fence they would be In violation of City code. She felt that the
fence height is necessary for privacy and safety of the condominium residents.
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STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS BY
MAYOR GAIL MARSHALL
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"I would like to take this opportunity to give a brief overview of the events I believe to have been
of significance over the last twelve months of my tenure as Mayor.
"This evening I am pleased to be able to announce that the financial health of the City of Arcadia
is excellent. At a time when budget cutbacks are crippling cities all across the state, resulting in
the reduction of critical services and personnel, the City of Arcadia is fiscally sound and will be
making no cutbacks in either services or personnel. Projects such as our new Police facility,
skate park, and street and water improvements are moving forward, We look forward to moving
into the new pOlice facility later this year, Funding for the station came from the City's General
Fund, the Redevelopment Agency and a voter-approved General Obligation Bond issue, It is my
pleasure to report that this project is on schedule and within budget. During this past year, my
colleagues and I authorized the refurbishment of two of Arcadia's Fire Stations; we are exploring
the concept of a gymnasium and youth facility; and we are currently in discussion relative to the
feasibility of a new City Hall complex, I believe these projects In varying degrees of completion,
planning or discussion demonstrate a firm belief in our City's ability to remain financially vital and
our commitment to the public to continually build upon a solid foundation of service to the
community,
"During the past twelve months we have made progress on many levels, We have fine-tuned
our zoning codes to ensure that our neighborhoods retain a quality of beauty and a measure of
conformity, Out goal is to balance aesthetics with growth while maintaining the small town
atmosphere that has personified Arcadia over the years,
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"The City Council gave approval to Westfield Mall to include an additional 215,000 square feet
for the construction of a theater, two large retail establishments, restaurants, an auto repair
center to replace an existing facility, and two parking structures to create safe, easy access to
the planned improvements. The sales tax revenues that will be realized from these new
businesses will be put back into the community to create, sustain and improve services to our
constituents,
"In January of this year the City Council authorized construction of a 54-unit affordable senior
housing project at 150 West Las Tunas Drive. Completion of this facility is scheduied for
Summer of 2004. The response from the community has been overwhelming. I am proud that
we have made an excellent start on ensuring that our senior citizens will have access to safe,
affordable and desirable housing.
"Construction of Phase I of the Gold Line to Pasadena is nearing completion. This exciting
project will provide much needed relief for our freeway infrastruclure, decrease travel time, and
reduce harmful fuei emissions, At a time when fuel prices are at an all-time high, the Gold Line
is a viable solution for the daily commuter, tourists and those individuals or families wanting a
car-free excursion,
"The Council Chambers has been refurbished and now has much improved audio-visual
capabilities, which translate to better presentations here in the Chambers as well as a better
prOduction for those of you who watch the Council meetings on television,
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" i am delighled to say that we are making great progress on the instailation of soundwalis along
the 210 freeway, Finaliy, residents living in that area will receive much needed relief from the
noise of the cars traveling back and forth. We are already in the design stage and will soon
complete soundwalis along the entire Arcadia corridor.
"One of our City's accomplishments over the past year has been the completion of Phase I of the
fountain at the corner of Huntington and Santa Anita, which has been dubbed "Peacock Corner",
The refurbishment of this fountain with beautiful mosaic tile work was accomplished with the help
of many volunteers. The benches and newly planted roses serve a duai purpose; they provide a
focal point of beauty and color for the commuter and a spot to rest and reflect for park patrons,
"The historic Santa Anita Race Track was the setting for the filming of a soon-to-be released
motion picture entitled Seabiscuit. This' was a unique opportunity for the creators of this
production to film the race sequences in the originai location, Several members of the
community were involved as extras in the filming of the movie,
"Another exciting event involving Santa Anita is the upcoming Breeder's Cup, which will take
place on October 25, NBC Sports will be in town to cover the event, which is expected to bring
85,000 peopie to the area.
"One of the projects I am most proud of is our Blue Star program for the families of our military
men and women who are serving their country with distinction and valor within the United States
as well as overseas. The Blue Star program has been a symbol of support since 1926 when the
War Mothers Flag was raised on Armistice Day at 11 minutes after 11 o'clock and lowered at
sundown to commemorate the Americans who lost their lives In World War I. Armistice Day
eventually became our Veterans Day, but the tradition continues as it has for the past 77 years,
I would encourage any Arcadia residents or business owners with family members serving with
the military to contact our City Manager's office for further information on this program.
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"As many of you remember, 2003 began with a bang and a large windstorm, As Southern
California Edison put it, the damage on Live Oak was the worst they had seen In 100 years. As
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only Arcadia can do, we were able to get the area back to normal in record time. Edison and
City staff worked around the clock to return things to normal as quickiy as possible and they did
a fantastic job,
"I'm sure it comes as no surprise to anybody, but this is Arcadia's Centennial Year and we are
celebrating with much style. We started our Centennial year by receiving the Queen's Trophy for
our City's float entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade, and that was on the first day of our
Centennial Year. In August of last year the City offered the unique opportunity of purchasing a
Centennial banner. These banners are currently all over the City and bear the names of
families, businesses, service organizations, and honor some of our residents that have passed
on, We had a fabulous kick off Centennial Recognition Dinner in January that included guests
from our sister city of Tripolis, Greece and our special guest speaker, KCET personality Huell
Howser. Over the next few months we will keep the momentum going with the Arcadia
Centenniai Day at the Races on April 6th, the official City birthday celebration on August 5th, the
Grand Ball .in September, and the 'Parade and Lucky Baldwin picnic in November. I would also
like to mention that the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will take place on Good Friday, April the 18th at
the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden, i am extremely happy to have Ron
Roenicke of the Anaheim Angels as my guest speaker together with performances by the
Pasadena Tabernacle Saivation Army Band and a special singer by the name of Ray
Hutchinson. It's a wonderful talent iine-up for a worthy cause. As you all know, all the proceeds
from the Prayer Breakfast go to our Campership and Salute to Seniors Programs. In other
words, your donation supports our youth and our seniors, two groups that I feel sure you will
agree are more than deserving of our support and encouragement. This year, we will have a
very special silent auction for a baseball from the 2002 World Series signed by the World
Champion Anaheim Angels and 5 pink Arcadia Azaleas that were specially crealed for our
centennial year by Nunccio's Nursery in Altadena.
"I would like to touch briefly on the subject of new business enterprises that we have attracted to
our City. After standing vacant for a long period of time, Rusnak Motors purchased the property
at the corner of Huntington and Santa Clara. Rusnak has made this property into a commercial
success, The landscaping and general air of activity has turned the visual impact of this location
compietely around, There has been considerable construction and the refurbishment of the
existing buildings as welL The Hale Construction Company has recently opened two new
buildings at the corner of 5th and Santa Clara for use as office space, thereby increasing our
potential tax base and having a posilive impact on the overall revitalization effort in our
downtown area.
"I could not end these comments without mentioning Arcadia's many volunteers, From the
police department to senior services to the library and fire department. Arcadians volunteer by
Ihe hundreds enabling us to provide services to the community that would be difficult, or even
impossible, without their help, These people give a tremendous amount of hours to helping
make this City a great place for all of us to live and we are deeply in debt to them for their hard
work and devotion to the City, Volunteerism in Arcadia is at an all time high.
"' would like to say that it has been a pleasure and a great honor to serve the City of Arcadia as
Mayor over the past year, I want to thank my husband Burt and my son Keith for their loving
support. Many people thank their families on occasions iike this, but I want to say thank you to
both of them with all my heart, I really could not done It without you.
"I am very proud of this beautiful City, and it is my personal opinion that she does not look a day
over 50".
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MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFiCIALS
WUO Councilmember Wuo congratulated Mayor Marshall for her State of the City Address,
(State of the
City Address)
(Caldwell)
(Fire Station
107)
(Derby Day &
5-K Run)
(Day at the
Races)
KOVACIC
(Marshall)
(Caldwell)
(Chamber of
Commerce)
(County
Workshop)
(Law Day)
(Community
Bike Ride &
FD Pancake
Breakfast)
SEGAL
(State of the
City Address)
(Const./Reconsl.
Fire Stations,
City Hall &
Youth Ctr.)
Council member Wuo expressed congratulations to Bob Caldwell the recipient of Citizen of the
Month Award.
Mr, Wuo invited everyone to attend the rededication of Fire Station 107 on April 3, 2003 at g:OO
a,m,
Mr. Wuo encouraged everyone to attend the 5-K Run and Derby Day at Santa Anita Race Track
Saturday April 5th,
Council member Wuo invited everyone to attend the Arcadia Day at the Races on April 6, 2003,
On that day the City Council will honor the Silver Circle Volunteers who donated 200 or more
hours to the City during the calendar year,
Councilmember Kovacic congratulated Mayor Marshall on her remarks, It is good to be reminded
how much has been accomplished in the course of a year.
Mr, Kovacic congratuiated Bob Caldwell and expressed appreciation for his efforts on the 210
Freeway soundwall issue.
Mr. Kovacic attended a special event held by the Chamber of Commerce honoring Citizen of the
Year, Don Fandry. Other special awards made that night included a lifetime achievement award
to Monty Lindsey for being the Chamber of Commerce President three times, and also special
recognition to outgoing President, Peter Young and incoming President, Steve Gutierrez,
Mr, Kovacic announced that the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation will conduct a
community workshop concerning county recreation programs, services and facilities, at the Los
Angeles County Arboretum, April 8, 2003 at 6:30 p,m, He encouraged anyone interested in the
County programs plan to attend that workshop,
Mr. Kovacic announced that the Annual Law Day co-sponsored by the City of Arcadia and the
Arcadia Chinese Association will be held on May 3rd at the Arcadia Public Library Auditorium,
Mr, Kovacic encouraged everyone to attend the "Annual Community Bike Ride" and "Fire
Fighter's Association Pancake Breakfasf' will be held on May 10, 2003,
Council member Segai congratulated Mayor Marshall for her well-spoken words, stating, "it was
certainly a pleasure to serve with you and will look forward to few more years of thaf',
Mr. Segal clarified that at the March 4, 2003 study session, the City Council unanimously
authorized the City Manager to go ahead and further study the need to rebuild the fire station
on Santa Anita, a new headquarter's at the Baldwin Station, a new City Hall facility and a
gymnasium/youth facility. In no way did any of the Councilmembers individually or as a group
authorize the City to go out and spend an estimated $16 million on these projects, The Council
clearly stated that they would like to see a detailed budget cost and detailed plans, and then
look at each project individually.
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CHANG
(Caldwell)
(DSD & PWS
Employees)
(Sr, Affordable
Housing)
(Red Cross -
CPR Course)
(Arcadia His!'
Museum)
(Fan<lry)
(Sister City)
MARSHALL
(Mayor)
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ROLL CALL
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Mayor Pro tem Chang congratulated Bob Caldwell, recipient of the Citizen of the Month Award,
Dr. Chang referred and read two letters complimenting Development Services and Public Works
Services employees, Pat Auriemmo, Kathy Buckle, Brian Saeki, Tracey Zen aye, Mark Ornelas
and Dave Thompson for their help, good service and efficiency,
With regard to Senior Affordable Housing, Dr, Chang noted that the applicants should meet
certain requirements in order to quality for these affordable units; be 62 years of age or older and
meet a certain income level.
Dr, Chang attended a CPR course on Saturday March 29 at the Arcadia Chapter of the
American Red Cross, He thanked Bob Dale, Executive Director of the Arcadia Chapter, for a tour
of the facility. Dr. Chang encouraged everyone to at least take one course,
Dr, Chang attended a ceremony hosted by the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
honoring museum volunteers. There are a total of forty volunteers helping the society at this
time.
Dr. Chang congratulated Citizen of the Year Award recipient, Don Fandry, Mr. Fandry is another
dedicated volunteer who donated many hours of his time to help the Chamber of Commerce and
the community,
Dr, Chang referred to a comment made by Councilmember Kovacic with regard to an article
published in the Chinese Daily News regarding a sister city relationShip with Taiwan. Dr. Chang
noted that there is indeed a loud voice in the community to establish a sister city relationship with
a City in China or Taiwan.
Councilmember Kovacic reiterated his statement and clarified that the Council did not make any
decisions concerning a sister city relationship with any city, and is waiting to receive the results
of the survey.
Mayor Marshall thanked Council members and residents who have given her the opportunity to
serve as Mayor for the past year,
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS
THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
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MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the March 18, 2003 Regular Meeting,
(March 18, 2003)
(APPROVED Agency Member Kovacic requested an amendment to the statement he made at the March 18,
AS AMENDED) 2003 meeting with regard to an emergency siluation to read as follows: "He reminded everyone I
that the quickest way to get a response in an emergency situation in Arcadia is to dial the
dispatch in Arcadia directly, and that is only when you are calling from a cellular phone, If you
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
CONSENT ITEMS
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8b,
PROF, SVCS,
AGREEMENT
(Audit SVcs. -
FY Ending
June 30. 2003)
8c.
APPROP,
FUNDS
(Morlan Piace
Project)
ADJOURNMENT
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9a,
MINUTES
(March 4, 2003
Reg. Mtg,)
(APPROVED
AS AMENDED)
9b,
ORDINANCE
NO. 2177
(Loitering By
Criminal SI.
Gangs,)
9c.
RESOLUTION
NO, 6345
(Grant Funds-
Beverage
Container
I Recycling and
Litter
Reduction Act)
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are not using a cellular phone and calling from a regular phone the best way to report an
emergency situation is to dial 911".
AUTHORIZED the Executive Director to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with
Conrad and Associates, LLP in the amount of $54,225.00 for Agency audit services for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2003.
APPROPRIATED $19,000 from the Unprogrammed Reserve Fund to proceed with planning for
a possible Morlan Place Project: and, AUTHORIZED staff to obtain the updates,
THE PRECEDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT ITEMS 8a, band c APPROVED
ON MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER SEGAL, SECONDED BY AGENCY MEMBER WUO AND
CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS,
AYES:
Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
(Item 8a, approved as amended)
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to April 15, 2003 at 6:00 p.m.,
in the Development Services Department Conference Room.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED the Minutes of the March 18, 2003 Regular Meeting.
INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2177 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 2 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW PART 6 REGARDING LOITERING BY
CRiMINAL STREET GANGS",
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6345 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADiA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAiNER RECYCLING AND LITTER
REDUCTION ACT"; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and/or his designee to EXECUTE and
FILE on behalf of the City of Arcadia all forms necessary regarding this Grant with the California
Department of Conservation's Division of Recycling; and APPROPRIATED $15,477 to
implement a beverage container recycling and litter prevention programs trust fund.
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9d,
CONTRACT
AWARD
(Replace
Generator -
City Hall)
AWARDED a contract in the amount of $215,000,00 to Rokni Electric to replace the generator at
City Hall; and, WAIVED any informality in the bid or bidding process; and, AUTHORIZED the
City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney,
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ACCEPT
WORK
(Bonita Park
Electrical
Switchgear
Replcmnt proj.)
ACCEPTED all work performed by D & J Foothill Electric Inc., for the Bonita Park Electrical
Switchgear Replacement project as complete; and, AUTHORIZED the final payment to be made
in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $9,392,00.
9f.
PROF, SVCS, AWARDED a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $30,000 to Buchnam &
AGREEMENT Associates to .continue Program Management Support of the Water System Seismic Reliability
(Wtr, System Program; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE an agreement in a
Seismic Reliab, form approved by the City Attorney.
Program)
9g, .
REViSED JOB APPROVED the new job specifications and titles for City Librarian to Director of Library and
SPECIFICATJONSMuseum Services and Assistant City Librarian to Library Services Manager,
(City Librarian
& Assit. City
Librarian)
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AWARD AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a contract with Pacific Lighting Sales, Inc. in the
CONTRACT amount of $36,850 for 11 battery backup systems and 22 external battery cabinets,
(Battery Backup
System &
External Battery
Cabinets)
91.
EQUIPMENT WAIVED the formal bidding process and APPROVE the purchase of the new telephone
PURCHASE equipment and the upgrade of existing equipment using the State of California Cal Net/CMAS
(City Telephone program; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a contract with SBC in an amount
System) not-to-exceed $342,251 for this system, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
APPROPRIATED monies from the Equipment Replacement, Water, Refuse and Sewer and
Redevelopment Funds in the amounts described above totaling $266,265.
In response to a Councii question staff noted that Centrex and PBX systems are feasible and
have advantages and disadvantages. The Centrex system would have lower initial costs but
higher annual costs, with the PBX having a higher initial capital cost with lower annual costs,
Staff and the consuitant recommended the City Implement the Centrex, primarily because il will
provide for the most seamless transition, it is the most reliable, and some of the existing City
telephone equipment can be upgraded and continue to be uses.
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FURNISHING
PURCHASE
(Police Dept.)
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PROF, SVCS,
AGREEMENT
(Audit Svcs, -
FY Ending
June 30, 2003)
91.
PURCHASE
(Police
Motorcycle)
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WAIVED the formal bidding requirements; and, AWARDED a contract to Systems Source, Inc, in
the amount of $427,417 pursuant to Section 2846,1(d) of the City Code; and, ALLOCATED
$256,210 of the remaining unallocated project budget to the Fixtures, Furnishings and
Equipment budget.
In response to a Council question staff noted that the FF&E budget for the new Police facility
was established by the Cily Council at $450,000. At that time, the estimate was made without
the benefit of information available today on the costs of certain items needed in the new facility,
The allocation of available funds from the project budget to the FF&E will bring this budget to
$706,210,
AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Conrad
and Associates, LLP in the amount of $54,225,00 for City audit services for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2003,
In response to a Council question staff clarified thatlhe proposed cost for audit services include
both City and the Agency audits,
WAIVED the formal bid process; and, APPROVED the purchase of a surplus motorcycle from
the City of Monrovia in the amount of $20,000; and, APPROPRIATED said funds from the
Federal Asset Seizure Funds,
9m,
ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO, 2178 enlitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO, 2178 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
(Adult Business) PROVISIONS ON THE PERMITTING AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ADULT
BUSINESSES AND PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR ADULT BUSINESS PERFORMERS",
10,
10a,
CENTENNIAL
ESSAY
COLLECTION
PUBLICATION
THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 9a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, I and m APPROVED ON
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER SEGAL, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KOVACIC AND
CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
(Item 9a, approved as amended)
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
CITY MANAGER
On January 7, 2003, the City Council conceptually approved providing financial support for a
Centennial essay collection being put together by Councilmember Kovacic, With the assistance
of Library Board Member, Jerry Selmer, Councilmember Kovacic contacted several publishing
companies to obtain a quote for computer, design, printing and binding services, Old Mill
Graphics of South Pasadena came in with the best bid and with an inclusive approach that
allows all aspects of the book to be processed through one firm, The estimated cost to design,
print, bind, shrink-wrap and ship 1,000 352-page hardcover books is $14,350.23. Staff
recommended that the City Council authorize an expenditure of up to $15.350,00 from the
Centennial Trust Fund Account ($14,350 + $1,000 contingency),
Sufficient funds are available in the Cenlennial Trust Account to fund this project. This money is
separate from the Centennial Celebration Commission account and will not encumber any of the.
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ORDINANCE
NO, 2175
(Massage
Therapists)
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funds allocated to the Commission for their activities, Any revenue from sales will be used to
offset the cost. The method by which the books will be distributed and/or sold has not yet been
determined and will be the subject of future City Council discussion,
The Councilmembers complimented and congratulated Councilmember Kovacic for his
work in pulling togelher the "centennial anthology",
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It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Councilmember Segal and CARRIED on
roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE an expenditure of up to $15,350,00 from the Centennial
Trust Account ($14,350 + $1,000 contingency); and, WAIVED the City's purchasing regulations
and policies with regard to competitive bidding and/or using the City's primary printing vendor;
and, APPROVED the retention of Old Mill Graphics of South Pasadena as the firm to handle
publication of the centennial essay collection,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
On November 5, 2002, the City Council adopted Ordinance No, 2163 adding Massage
Therapists' regulations to the Arcadia Municipal Code, The ordinance provides for the regulation
of massage therapy activities and includes standards for the issuance of permits as well as
restrictions on operations that serve to reduce the risk of illegal activities, Previously the City
did not have any standards regulating Massage Therapists.
Since adoption of the ordinance some concerns were raised by one of the operators of a day spa
regarding identification cards, number of hours for certification, uniforms. door signs, windows in I
doors, Staff reviewed Ordinance 2163 and suggested some changes set forth on the April 1,
2003 staff report, The Business License Office has notified all licensed massage therapists and
any business where massage therapists are licensed including day saps. salons, medical
offices, acupuncturists and physical therapists, regarding the proposed changes,
Cal Breitfus, President, Urban Retreat, answered questions raised by Council with regard to the
hours of certification, stating in part that, massage therapists are nol regulated in the State of
California but massage schools are, The school in some cases cannot give 500-hour certificate
because the State of California does not allow that. He suggested that the requirement for
completion of 500 hours of instruction from a recognized school of massage apply to new
therapist and not the ones who have worked in Ihe community and have been licensed in the
past.
it was MOVED by Councilmember Segal, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO, 2175 AS AMENDED entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCI~ OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
DIVISION 8, ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 4, PART 1 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE REGULATION OF MASSAGE THERAPISTS",
City Attorney Deitsch read the amendment to Ordinance No, 2175, page 8 paragraph (D) to read
as follows: "Notwithstanding the foregoing, an applicant may renew, prior to its expiration, a
permit obtained from the City prior to the effective date of this Section 6418,7 with fewer than five
hundred (500) hours of instruclion; if the applicant submits proof in the form, content and quality
deemed satisfactory to the Chief of Police that the applicant has provided the number of hours of
actual massage at Ihe same business in the City equal to the difference between 500 hours of I
instruction and the number of hours of instruction received from a recognized School of
Massage, For this purpose, the Chief of Police may deem acceptable the declaration signed
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ADJOURNMENT
(In Memory of
Sam Weisz)
ADJOURNMENT
(In Memory of
Ernest
Herrington)
ADJOURNMENT
(April 18, 2003)
ATTEST:
45:0059
under penalty of perjury by the applicant that the foregoing standard has been met."
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
Councilmember Segal adjourned the meeting In memory of Sam Weisz, his father-in-Iow. "Sam
was born in 1920, in Colorado Springs, He grew up In Oklahoma until the age of 15. His family
then moved to Los Angeles, Sam graduated high school and attended USC where he graduated
with a degree in accounting, He met his wife of over 50 years, Frances, during his college years,
they were married and moved to Philadelphia where Frances attended medical school and Sam
continued to work as an accountant. After Frances graduated medical. school they returned to
Southern California to raise their family, Sam continued to practice as an accountant until he
retired at the age of 78, Sam loved to play tennis; he played three days a week until he was
unable to play at age 79, His hobbies including watching his grandchildren play sports and
watching sports activities on television and in person, He was a true blue Los Angeles Dodgers
fan to heart. Sam died on March 23, 2003 after an eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer,
He is survived by his wife Frances, two daughters, Lee and Melinda, son Jonathan and ten
grandchildren, Sam was a true gentleman by every meaning of the word and will be truly
missed,"
Councilmember Kovacic adjourned the meeting in memory of Ernest Herrington. who passed
away on March 22, 2003, "Ernie was born in Houston, Te.xas and moved frequently as his father
served in the United States Navy, Ernie was a Lieutenant Junior Grade during Work War II,
After the war, he returned to California, graduated from USC and began his career as an
educator. He taught at and was Assistant Principal of several Arcadia elementary schools
before being named principal of Santa Anita Elementary School in 1954. He was devoted to his
students, staff and the families of Santa Anita until his retirement in 1981. Ernie was also an
enthusiastic community volunteer, lending his time and talents to many organizations and
activities, He was an active member of the Arcadia Presbyterian Church, Another joy of his life
was playing in Dixieland bands and being a member of The Four Notes. Isabel, his beloved wife
of 53 years, preceded Ernie in death, He is survived by five daughters, Sue, Sara, Marty and
Jeannie, their husbands along with 14 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and many life-
long friends. Memorial services were held at Arcadia Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March
29th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ernie Herrington Memorial Fund at the
Arcadia Presbyterian Church. This indeed Is a sad day as we say goodbye to Ernie Herrington,
specially for me an alumnus of both Santa Anita Elementary School and Louise Avenue, a
school and street I shared as a young kid growing up with the be loved Mr. Herrington."
At 9:20 p,m. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to April 18, 2003 at 6:00 p,m. in the
Development Services Conference Room for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the
City Councii and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss
personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties.
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