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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 16,2003 I I I 45:0169 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ROLL CALL 1. 1a PARKING REGUlA1lOOS AMENDMENT MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING September 16, 2003 Pursuant to the foregoing adjournment of the September 2, 2003 Regular Meeting of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, the City Clerk appeared at the time and place of adjournment at 5:00 p.m. and announced that no quorum would be present until 6:00 p.m., at which time the Regular Meeting convened in the Council Chambers Conference Room. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. STUDY SESSION During the past year, the Development Services Department has been reviewing parking standards from other cities as well as studies conducted by International Parking Design, Inc., Walker Parking Consultants and the American Parking Association. The City's parking regulations have not been amended since 1985 and during the last few years there have been new' types of businesses that the code does not address, such as, tutorial schools, game arcades and also significant changes in the way many businesses operate such as banking institutions. Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator, presented an overview of the proposed revisions to the City's parking regulations, set forth in the September 16, 2003 staff report, with regard to mixed use developments, parking stall sizes, wheel stops, parking area landscaping and walls in industrial/commercial zones, stating in part that, one of the major recommended revisions is to eliminate compact or small car spaces. Currently, the City allows 20% compact spaces. With regard to mixed uses it was noted that, in the past the City has granted parking modifications for mixed-use projects, based upon a demonstration of on-site parking needs. Although the modification procedure creates another step in the process, it does allow staff and the Committee/Commission an opportunity to analyze the parking needs based on the specific site and the types of uses occupying the site. Modifications for mixed-use parking are handled on a case-by-case basis. Considerable discussion ensued. Some members expressed concerns with regard to the parking problems in town related to congestion and quality development. 1 9/16/03 1b. POLICE SfA1lON PROJECT UPDA1E 1NV0CA1lON 45:0170 Following discussion, directions were given to staff to improve circulation pattems and enforce the codes. City Manager Kelly presented an overview of the new Police Station Project. The City Council established a budget of $16 million for the project when it was conceptualized in 1999. On January 15, 2002 the City Council awarded a contract to Mallcraft, Inc., which included two (2) bid alternates for a total contract price of $12,844,000. At that time the total cost of the project was estimated to be approximately $16.2 million. In reviewing the overall project revenues at that time, two additional revenue sources were identified that would not involve any additional demands on City resources, and that cover the cost above $16 million. Based on an analysis of the anticipated total project costs (Phase I and II), it appears that an additional $140,000 is needed to finance Phase II activities (including bid alternate No.1). Finally, it was noted that since the project is not complete, staff does not know it there will be any disputed costs that cannot be resolved without another appropriation. This would need to be addressed at the end of the project. The City Council RECESSED and RECONVENED In the Council Chambers for the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Reverend Gerry Wilson, Arcadia Friends Community Church PLEDGE OF Pete Seberell, Santa Anita Park, Director of Community Services and Special Projects ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Chang, Marshall, Segai, Wuo and Kovacic ABSENT: None 2. ORD. & RES. READ BY TITLE ONLY 3. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH CERTIFICATE (McCarrion - Santa Anita Park) City Attomey Deitsch reported items discussed at the 6:00 p.m. Study Session. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. It was MOVED by Council member Segal, seconded by Council member Marshall and CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED. . PRESENT A TrONS Mayor Kovacic presented the September, 2003 Citizen of the Month Certificate to Santa Anita Park which has been a pro-active force in the community for decades. Santa Anita has consistently proven itself a good corporate neighbor through it's many generous donations to various organizations. On behalf of the Santa Anita Park, Chris McCarrion, Vice President and Generai Manager, accepted the Mayor's Citizen of the Month Award. 2 9/16/03 I I I I I I 4. CITIZEN OF THE MONTH CERTIFICATE (Oak Tree Racing Assoc.) 45:0171 Mayor Kovacic presented the September, 2003 Citizen of the Month Certificate to Sherwood "Chilly" Chillingworth, Executive Vice President of the Oak Tree Racing Association, stating in part that, the Oak Tree Racing Association is a true benefactor to the community, providing many thousands of dollars to service organizations, schools, national and local organizations. ' This year the Oak Tree Racing will be hosting the 20th Anniversary of the World Thoroughbred Breeder's Cup Championships. Mr. Chillingworth presented a Breeder's Cup banner to the City. 5. CERT. OF Mayor Kovacic presented The Mayor's Certificates of Commendation to Captain Andy COMMENDATION Chang and members of the United States Tennis Association, Arcadia Team. winners of the (Arcadia Tennis Silverball Cup for the 2003 season local championship. Team League) 6. CHANG (Award Recipients) AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Carmie Falabrino, 487 Oxford Drive, urged the City Council to take action on distribution trucks using her neighborhood streets as their route to access the freeway. She also would like to know the status of the soundwall. City Manager Kelly noted that California law allows distribution companies such as Vons to use public streets as the most direct route in order to access the freeway. Baldwin Avenue has been a truck route for decades and the City is not able to legally stop that. The Police Department is in the process of sound testing in Ms. Falabrino's area. The City is also looking into an alternative route for Vons Distribution Company in order to reduce the number of trucks using Baldwin Avenue. With regard to the soundwall project, Mr. Kelly noted that all funding for the soundwalls and the artwork is on hold due to the state budget crisis. M. GianQrande, 140 West Winnie Way, President, Arcadia Council PTA, presented an overview of the Arcadia PT A Council, its programs and achievements. She urged parents to support the PT A by becoming a member. She also expressed appreciation for the beautiful skate park, the after school summer programs and the good relationship between the City and the School Board. Larrv Morris, was present with Scout Troop 103 of the Lucky Baldwin District of Arcadia to observe the Council meeting. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS Councilmember Chang expressed congratulations to recipients of the Citizen of the Month Awards. (Arcadia Tennis Dr. Chang congratulated Andy Chang and the Arcadia tennis team members for their Team) achievements. (Centennial Ball) , Dr. Chang expressed congratulations to Pamela Blackwood, the Centennial Ball Committee Chairperson, and the committee members for a wonderful and successful event. 3 9/16/03 (League of Calif. Cities Annual Conf.) (Gold Line Phase II) (West Nile Virus) WUO (Centennial Ball) (Methodist Hospital) 45:0172 Dr. Chang and City Manager Kelly attended the League of Califomia Cities Annual Conference at Sacramento. The conference offered more than 100 seminars and exhibitors and the cities voted on important League resolutions. Dr. Chang referred to one of the approved resolutions, which will be on the November 2004 ballot in regard to a majority of voters approval needed for state to be able to take funds from cities and local governments. He urged citizens to support this measure. I Dr. Chang referred to four articles published in the Pasadena Star News with regard to the Gold Line Phase II construction. He noted that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has decided not to join the ten (10) East San Gabriel Valley cities in a partnership to extend the Gold Line. He also noted that the bill introduced by Assemblywoman Carol Liu, which would expand the Blue Line board from five members to 15, failed. Dr. Chang expressed appreciation to Assembly Members Liu and Mountjoy and Senator Margett for introduction of this bill, and supported the bill's reintroduction on January of 2004. Dr. Chang noted that West Nile virus, which is a mosquito transmitted virus, has been recognized in a dead crow that was submitted to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District from the City of Arcadia. This is the first confirmation of the virus in Los Angeles County this year. Dr. Chang urged residents to take precautions to reduce exposure to mosquitoes and eliminate potential breeding sources around their property. Mayor Pro tern Wuo expressed appreciation to the Centennial Grand Ball Committee Chairperson Pamela Blackwood for a wonderful event. Mayor Pro tern Wuo attended a Golf Tournament on September 15th. He was glad to see that the proceeds benefited the Arcadia Methodist Hospital. The hospitai's ~hare was about $100,000. I (Arcadia Tennis Mr. Wuo congratulated the Arcadia Tennis Team League members and coach, Andy Chang. Team) (Relay For Life) MARSHALL (Cent. Ball) (Santa Anita Park) Mr. Wuo announced that the American Cancer Society presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Arcadia City Council for their participation in the "Relay For Life" event. Council member Marshali reiterated Councilmember's comments on the Centennial Ball and congratulated Pamela Blackwood and all the committee members for a job well done. Ms. Marshall thanked Santa Anita Park for being a good corporate partner and neighbor, and commented that it is a pleasure to partner with Santa Anita for the upcoming Breeder's Cup. (Lucky Baldwin Ms. Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic, November 2, at Day Picnic) the Arcadia County Park. (US Marine Band) (Late Summer Nights Dream) (New Police Station) Ms. Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the U.S. Marine Corps Band Concert on Saturday October 18, at the City Hall wesllawn. Ms. Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the "Late Summer Night's Dream" which will be held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, September 21, 2003. There will be a live auction and proceeds will benefit the Arboretum Historic Section Preservation Project. Ms. Marshall announced that the new police station grand opening celebration will be held on October 3, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. Ms. Marshall invited everyone to attend the grand opening I 4 9/16/03 I I I (Whiskers 'n Tails) (Food for Thought) SEGAL (The Methodist Hospital) (Centennial Ball) (AHS Football Team) (Breeder's Cup Day) (Water Fest' 2003) KOVACIC (Centennial Ball Ball) (New Police Station) ~.. ", ,..; 45:0173 ceremony. She also expressed appreciation to the voters for voting in the bond issue. Ms. Marshall invited everyone to attend the 'Whiskers 'n Tails Animal Care and Adoption Day", October 4, 2003 on the west lawn in front of City Hall. Ms. Marshall shared a food for thought, "there is no right way to do the wrong thing". Councilmember Segal congratulated Mayol Pro tem John Wuo for his effort in chairing the Methodist Hospital Golf Tournament and fundraiser. As the result of his efforts the Methodist Hospital benefited by receiving one-hundred thousand dollars in donations. Councilmember Segal also congratulated Pamela Blackwood and the Centennial Ball committee for a beautiful night. Mr. Segal encouraged everyone to support the Arcadia High School Football Team by attending their fund raising event, September 16th at the high school. Mr. Segal encouraged everyone to remember the date of October 25, the Breeder's Cup Day. It is going to be a special day for the City of Arcadia. There has been a fair amount of work going on and it is estimated that sixty-thousand people or more will attend this important event. Mr. Segal announced that the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District will sponsor Water Fest' 2003, Saturday October 11, 2003 at Arcadia County Park. He encouraged everyone to attend this event, have a family picnic and learn about water conservation. Mayor Kovacic also expressed appreciation to Pamela Blackwood and her great staff for the wonderful Centennial Grand Bail. Mayor Kovacic encouraged everyone to attend the grand opening of the new police station on Friday October 3, 2003. It is an impressive facility. It is something that the entire community will be proud of. (White Mountain Mayor Kovacic and his wife Barbara visited the White Mountain Apache reservation to show Apache Tribe) their appreciation and to thank the tribe for their support of the use of the Apache name by Arcadia High School. The White Mountain Apache tribe is located in northeastern Arizona, in the mountains. The Mayor presented the White Mountain Apache Tribe with different centennial items including one of the street signs that had White Mountain Apache Reservation on it. (Lesh) (Joint City Council & Ping Comsn. Meeting) Mayor Kovacic referred to an article in the newspaper that mentioned the major accomplishments of a 9-year-old Arcadia boy, Joey Lesh, who won the Hog Calling Contest at the Los Angeles County Fair. Mayor Kovacic would like to schedule a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss common concerns in areas of mutual interest. He felt that it will be a good time to review a lot of items that are currently on the agenda. Council concurred. 5 9/16/03 7. ROLL CALL 8. 8a. MINUTES (Sept. 2, 2003) 9. 9a. CITY-OWNED VACANT PARCEL (3 Par Golf Course) 45:0174 THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRESENT: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. CONSENT ITEM It was MOVED by Agency Member Segal, seconded by Agency Member Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Minutes of September 2, 2003 Regular Meeting. . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Chang, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None None EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR At the August 1 g, 2003 meeting, the Agency directed staff to set a future public hearing date and time at which the four (4) remaining developers were to present their respective proposals for affordable housing on the vacant 55,000 sq. ft. City-owned parcel at the entry to the Arcadia 3 Par Golf Course at 620 East Live Oak Avenue. Subsequently, the Agency Board at its September 2, 2003 meeting, requested that the matter be re-agendized based upon the potential that this site could be considered as a possible relocation site for organi<tations or businesses that could potentially relocate from the Morlan Place Project. Staff requested direction as to which way the members would like to proceed, either to table the matter until a future date or to go forward with the public meeting. Agency Member Segal stated in part, that he made a motion at the last meeting to table the meeting with developers until the Agency resolves the redevelopment issues in the redevelopment area specifically around the Rusnak dealership and related properties. There may be a need to relocate a business or multiple businesses and this property is an appropriate relocation site for some potential relocatees. Considerable discussion occurred. Some members felt that the property on Live Oak Avenue has been vacant for a iong time and it is a good opportunity for the City to use this property for a multi-family residential project; others felt that delaying the development project on the Live Oak Avenue property and considering other options is very economical and a smart move. It was MOVED by Agency Member Segal, seconded by Agency Member Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to TABLE the public meeting until such time as the Agency has definitive information on to the need of that site for redevelopment negotiations that possibly will be forthcoming. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Agency Members Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic Agency Member Chang None 6 9/16/03 I I I 1 ;1 I 45:0175 ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to October 7, 2003 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room. 10. 10a. MINUTES (Sept. 2, 2003) 10b. ORDINANCE NO.2183 (Develop. Svcs. Dept. Fees) 10c. CONTINUE EMERGENCY ACTION (Underground Tanks - City Service Ctr. & Fire Stations 105 & 106) 10d. AWARD CONTRACT (Automotive Replcmnt Parts) 10e. MATERIAL PURCHASE (Valves, Brass Fittings & Wtr. Related) 10f. 1 YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION (Janitorial Supplies) 10g. AWARD CONTRACT (Construction Services) THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED CONSENT ITEMS APPROVED the Minutes of the September 2, 2003 Regular Meeting. ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2183 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 8020.8, 9116.4, 9118.4, AND 9295.11 AND ADDING SECTION 6211.2.1.1 TO THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEES". DETERMINATION to CONTINUE emergency action with regard to Resolution No. 6385 which was adopted August 19, 2003, and authorized an emergency contract to remove underground tanks and install above ground tanks and/or related facilities at the City Service Center and Fire Stations 105 and 106. . AWARDED a contract to Ernie's Auto Parts in the amount of $55,000.00 for the purchase, delivery of auto parts and brake resurfacing for light and medium duty vehicles; 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. REJ ECTED the bid submitted by Western Water Works for the purchase of valves, brass fittings, and water related materials for the Public Works Services Department's warehouse; and, DIRECTED staff to re-bid the contract. AWARDED a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $75,000.00 to Delta Distributing, Inc., for the purchase of janitoriai supplies for various City facilities. AWARDED a contract to Vargas Olson Enterprises Inc., in the amount of $74,890.00 for construction services at various City facilities; 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. 7 9/16/03 45:0176 10h. FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED the Final Map of Tract No. 53864 for a 6-unit residential condominium project at NO. 53864 816 west Fairview Avenue. (816 Fairview Avenue) I 10i. FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED the Final Map of Tract No. 53839 for an 8-unit residential condominium project NO. 53839 at 15-17 Alta Street. (15-17 A1ta St.) 10j. FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED the Final Map of Tract No. 53755 for a 6-unit residential condominium project at NO. 53755 37-41 Alice Avenue. (37-41 Alice Avenue) 10k. PROF. SVCS, AGREEMENT RENEWAL (Legislative Advocacy Services) 101. AWARD CONTRACT (Police Facility II Phase Landscaping) 10. 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 6395 (Gold Line Phase II Joint Powers Auth. Governing Bd.) AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for legislative advocacy services in the amount of $36,000.00; and, APPROPRIATE $8,000.00 from the Redevelopment Fund, $8,000.00 from the Water Fund and $20,000.00 from the General Fund for such services. AWARDED a contract to Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $411,656 for the base bid work and Alternate No.1; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE said contract in a form approved by the City Attomey; and, ESTABLISHED a Phase II 5% project contingency totaling $20,583; an, APPROPRIATE $240,000.00 of Police Facility Project interest earnings for the Phase II improvements and for renovation of the public parking lot and provision of public art at the entrance of the new Police facility. I Council member Segal commented that the police station project was budgeted at $16 million. With all items budgeted, there is still approximately a half million dollars left before the $16 million budgeted amount is hit. THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 10a, b, c, d, e f, g, h, i, j, k and I APPROVED ON MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANG SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER SEGAL, AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None None CITY MANAGER Consideration of the report and recommendation to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6395 entitled:. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO SERVE AS PRINCIPAL AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GOLD LINE PHASE II JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD". I 8 9/16/03 I I '. I 45:0177 (ADOPTED) (Kovacic and Wuo) On July 15, 2003, the Arcadia City Council adopted Resolution No. 6372 approving a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) agreement creating a new Gold Line Phase II Construction Authority to represent the local interest of eleven (11) Phase II cities involved with the extension of the Gold Line light rail. The eleven cities include Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwin dale, Azusa, Glendora, San Dimas, La Vern, Pomona, Claremont and Pasadena A fifteen (15) member Governing Board composed of one elected official from each Phase II city, the cities of Los Angeles and South Pasadena, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments will be formed to engage in joint oversight of the Gold line Phase II as it is planned, funded, designed and constructed through the San Gabriel Valley. The JPA will be in effect for the estimated 15-year life of the Gold Line Phase II light rail construction project. Currently, eight (8) of the ten (10) Phase II cities have adopted the JPA by City Council resolution, along with the City of South Pasadena. It was MOVED by Council member Segal, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Wuo to DESIGNATE Mayor Kovacic as the Principal representative to the Gold Line Phase II Joint Powers Authority Governing Board. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Chang, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None None It was MOVED by Council member Marshall, seconded by Council member Segal to DESIGNATE Mayor Pro tern Wuo as an Alternate representative to the Gold Line Phase II Joint Powers Authority Governing Board. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Council members Chang, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None None 11b. ORDINANCE NO. 2181 (ARA Central Redev. Plan- Amendment No.6) By adoption of Ordinance 2181, the Agency will be able to expend future tax increment for (INTRODUCED) purposes other than paying existing debt. However, following such adoption, the Agency is required by statute to forward 25% of the growth in tax increment over and above the year 2003 property tax receipts to other taxing agencies, and every year for the remaining life of the Redevelopment Plan. Consideration of the report and recommendation to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2181 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ELIMINATING THE DEBT INCURRENCE DEADLINE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA." AB 1290 adopted by the State Legislature in 1993 established certain new "limits" on redevelopment agencies included was the termination of the Agency's ability to incur debt after January 1, 2004. This effectively means that all tax increment received after that date could only be spent for paying pre-existing debt, such as, annual principal and interest on the 2001 Bond issue, and/or the principal and interest on the $4 million owed to the Low/moderate Income Housing Fund. The Agency could not even pay for administrative costs or reimburse the City General Fund for overhead costs incurred after January 1, 2004. Staff explained in detail the options, set forth in the September 16, 2003 staff report, stating in part that, the Agency/City Council have three (3) options for extending the iimit: 1 - the Agency can presently (before January 1, 2004) borrow sufficient funds from another source, 9 9/16/03 ADJOURNMENT (In Memory of Robert Dale Kidd) ADJOURNMENT (In Memory of Bret Harker) 45:0178 i.e., the City, to meet future staffing, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and Business Incentive Program expenses; 2 - the City Councii can adopt an SB 211 Ordinance eliminating the "Incur debt" limit; or, 3 - do nothing at this time and adopt the SB 211 ordinance at such time in the future as the Agency determin.es such is needed. I Staff estimated the Agency's potential need for the ten-year period from January 2004 to January 2014 approximately $10 million. By adopting the Ordinance No. 2181, the Agency will be able to pay for annual operating costs, an annual CIP program, and a Business Incentive program, out of annual tax increment. However, the Agency must every year thereafter pay 25% of the growth in annual tax increment from the adjusted base year It was MOVED by Counciimember Segal, seconded by Council member Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ORDINANCE NO. 2181 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Counciimembers Chang, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic None None Mayor Kovacic adjoumed the meeting in memory of "Robert Dale Kidd, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Bob Kidd passed away peacefully at home September 6: 2003, at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann, three chiidren, James, Kathleen and Patricia and their spouses, he is pre,deceased by a son, Richard. He is also survived by three grandchiidren, two great grandchildren and many in- laws, nieces and nephews. Following high school graduation, Bob joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. When the war ended, he attended Pasadena Jr. College and also earned a pilot's license. He had a brief career with the U.S. Postal Service, prior to entering the business world in the garment industry with Photo-Maker Services. He later became involved in sales and metal tubing, retiring froon Tube Service Reliance Metals Company in 1991, and continued another five years as an independent contractor. He served many years as camp chairman and Scout Master for the Boy Scout Troop at Arcadia .Presbyterian Church, instilling in others his great fondness for the outdoors. As an initial member of the Arcadia "Over the Hill Gang", annual weekend trips in the Sierras were fond memories; hikes with the "Arcadia Ridge ROllers" became a more recent activity. Many enjoyable days were spent with his buddies on the golf course and in fact Bob wrote an essay for "Visions of Arcadia: A Centennial Anthology", where he talked about growing up in Arcadia and also his life on the golf course. He also made twice-yearly adventurous sailing trips to Catalina over the years. He was a member of Sparks at the Arcadia Presbyterian Church and also received a 50-year pin from the Arcadia Masonic Lodge. A memorial service was heid Monday, at the Arcadia Presbyterian Church and donations may be made in his memory to the Methodist Hospital Foundation". I Council member Marshall adjourned the meeting in memory of Bret Harker. "Bret Harker grew up as my next door neighbor. When he moved into the neighborhood he was beginning Dana Middle School and I watched him grow up and we got quite a kick that Bret at that time was an unusual name and we had two Bret's living right next door to each other and they spelled their name exactly the same so when you walked out your door and hollered Bret you didn't know who would come running. Bret Elvis Harker was 45, he died peacefully with his family at his bedside at Dixie Regional Medical Center, Sunday, September 7,2003 from a brief illness. Bret was born July 29, 1958 in Provo, Utah to Glen La Verne and Joan Terry Harker. He married Carline Komakona in Arcadia, California, July 17, 1987. Bret graduated from Dana Middle School, and he graduated from Arcadia High I 10 9/16/03 1'....1< 45:0179 I School in 1977. He worked long hours with his dad and brothers in their family tire and battery company in California for over eight years. He was recruited to the Circuit City stores in Pasadena on Rosemead when they opened in Pasadena. For over ten years he was one of the three top salesmen in the United States. Most recently Bret and his brother Steven established Solstice Controls Company and had been granted the distribution for Uniflex Roofing System, a leading manufacturer in today's roof coating industry. He is survived by his wife Carline, his daughter Brittany Marie of Arcadia, Caiifornia, his parents Glen and Joan of Saint George, Utah, brothers Michael of Sierra Madre, Steven of Saint George, Utah, sister Jana of Diamond Bar,'a foster brother George P. Lee of Saint George, Utah, a foster sister, Lupita K. Ferwin of Springfield, Utah, and his 97 year old grandfather, Elvis B. Terry of Orem, Utah. Bret is preceded in death by his brother Cary, grandmother Laurel Terry, grandparents Vern and Ethel Parker and father-in-law Pete Komakona. Bret now has been lifted into their waiting arms, free from his pain, yet we will all miss him very much. He is our special Bret, our buck our bubba. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 13, 2003. Our condolences go out to the entire Harker family. ADJOURNMENT (Oct. 7, 2003) At 8:45 p.m. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to October 7, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. ~-tz. ~hU"~/ ry A. vacic, Mayor I ATTEST: I 11 9/16/03