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ROLL CALL
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MID-YEAR
BUDGET
UPDATE
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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
REGULAR MEETING
February 5, 2002
The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2002
at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Council Chamber.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council/Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
At 5:38 p.m. the Arcadia City Council/Redevelopment Agency RECESSED to the Closed
Session.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the
Workers' Compensation case of Charles Chapman.
The RegUlar Meeting RECONVENED at 6:17 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room.
STUDY SESSION
City Manager Kelly presented the mid-year budget review, stating in part, that the City's current
revenue estimates are $535,600 lower than original projections made last June. The major
decreases in revenue areas are: Sales Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax and development related
fees such as plan checking and building permits. These are as a result of a slow down in the
economy over the past six months, and particularly since the September 11th event.
Reviewing expenditures, Mr. Kelly stated in part, that all departments are expected to be either
at or below their authorized budget allocations. To date, it is anticipated there will be an
approximate 3.5% savings in the General Fund or $1,052,587. In preparation of this year's
operating budget, a major concern was the cost of utilities, in particular, electricity. Utility costs
were analyzed in depth at mid-year and the rise of these costs has been factored into the
projected operating budgets.
City Manager Kelly presented a detailed summary of revenues and expenditures set forth in the
February 5, 2002 staff report, stating in part, that the revenues are down %1.8 and that is
because of a 1 % decrease in taxes and 15% decrease in licenses and development permits.
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Staff anticipated an operating budget surplus of $516,987 for the 2001-2002 FY, with an
estimated Fund Balance at June 30 of $833,445. There are some areas of concern primarily I
with the State budget problems, that staff will be focusing on as part of the 2002-2003 budget
process.
Further, City Manager Kelly noted the he will be asking departments to present their budget on a
flat-line basis and prioritize programs, services, personnel and put those in a separate decision
making package for the City Council. He also suggested that Council adopt the flat line budget
and hold the new personnel positions, programs and services till after the state clears the
budget.
Following a brief discussion the City Council RECEIVED and FILED the Mid-year Revenue and
Expenditure update.
The City Council RECESSED at 6:45 p.m. and RECONVENED in the Council Chamber for the
Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
1NV0CA1lON Reverend Mathew Chong, Church of the Good Shepherd
PLEDGE OF Ruth Gilb, Senior Citizens' Commissioner
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
3. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
None. I
It was MOVED by Council member Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Chang and
CARRI ED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be
WAIVED.
City Attorney Deitsch announced the subjects discussed at the Closed Session held earlier this
evening. No reportable action was taken.
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PRESENTATION
PASADENA
TOURNAMENT
OF ROSES committees, including Formation Area, Parade Operations, Queen and Court, Staging and
(G Th Tournament Entries. In addition to his chairmanships, his 41-year Tournament career spans
P aryd ~~as - every aspect of what is, arguably, the most well known parade in the world. Mayor Segal
resl en congratuiated Mr. Thomas on his long and varied career with the Pasadena Tournament of
Roses Association.
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OATH OF
OFFICE -
ARCADIA
HISTORICAL
CMSN.
(Barrows,
Mayor Segal presented the Mayor's Certificate of Commendation to Gary Thomas, 2003
Tournament of Roses President and a long-time resident of Arcadia, stating that, prior to his
election to the Tournament of Roses Executive Committee in 1995, Gary chaired five
City Clerk June Alford administered the Oath of Office to new members of the Arcadia Historical
Commission; Margaret Barrows, Joseph Feghali, Charles Gilb, Fioretta Lauber, Carol Libby, Don
Swenson and Mary Young. Mayor Segal expressed congratulations and presented each of the
new members with a City pin and an identification card.
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Feghali, Gilb,
Lauber, Libby,
Swenson, and
Young)
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6a.
RESOLUTION
NO. 8283
FUND ALLOC.
COPS-SLESF
(Front Line
Police Svcs.)
(ADOPTED)
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CA. LAW
ENFORCEMENT
FUNDS
(Emergency
Lightbars - PD)
(APPROVED)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consideration of the report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6283, to authorize the
Arcadia Police Department to use funds allocated from the Citizens' Option for Public Safety-
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (COPS-SLESF) for the purpose of Front Line
Police Services. .
Each year, the State Legislature considers supplemental funding for local police departments
under the COPS program. The annual decision to fund the COPS program is based upon
budget priorities and available funds. The COPS program distributes State funds to local cities
on a per capita basis. Recipient cities are required to deposit the State funds in a local
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) to be expended only for equipment and
services requested by the Chief of Police and approved by the City Council.
This year Arcadia received $108,399 in COPS funds. There is also approximately $187,300
remaining in SLESF (Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund) as a result of project
postponement, cost savings and interest from the previous years. Staff proposed to spend those
funds on the following equipment and services; 1 - Continue the existing Crime Analyst position
($63,000); 2 - Continue the existing Court Liaison position ($48,000); 3 - Purchase night vision
equipment, tactical firearms, sights, range finders, and general safety equipment for SWAT.
Team ($65,000); 4 - Purchase audio and video surveillance equipment, evidence procession
equipment, and electronics to support investigative operations ($63,700); 5 - Purchase wireless
range targets ($30,000); 6 - Replace firing range backstop with baffle and granulated rubber
system ($26,000), for a total of $295,700.
Mayor Segal OPENED the Public Hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Council member Chang and
CARRIED to CLOSE the Public Hearing.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6283 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, TO AUTHORIZE THE
ARCADIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO USE FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE CITIZENS'
OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY-SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
(COPS-SLESF) FOR THE PURPOSE OF "FRONT LINE POLICE SERVICES..
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, and Segal
None .
None
Consideration of the report and recommendation to authorize the expenditure of $64,395 in
California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) Funds to purchase emergency
Iightbars and related electronic equipment for Police vehicles.
The State Legislature considers funding for local police departments for the purchase of
equipment/technology to enhance police operations on an annual basis. This year the Arcadia
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Police Department received $46,704 in CLEEP funds. There is also approximately $17,691
remaining in CLEEP as a result of cost savings and interest from the previous year. The current I
estimated available total is $64,395. Staff proposed to purchase the following equipment
utilizing the CLEEP funds: 1 - Twenty-four lightbars at $2,500 each ($60,000); and, cabling, wire
harnesses, and antennas ($4,395), for total of $64,395.
Mayor Segal OPENED the Pubiic Hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council.
It was MOVED by Council member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Marshall and
CARRIED to close the Public Hearing.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Marshall and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the expenditure of $64,395 in California
Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) Funds to purchase emergency Iightbars and
related electronic equipment for police vehicles.
.AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, and Segal
None
None
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APPEAL OF Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve the appeal of the Planning
PLNG. COMSN. Commission's 2-2 vote on the amendments to Conditional Use Permit 01-006 (Resolution 1634)
DENIAL OF for a computer game arcade at 651 West Duarte Road.
C.U.P 01-006
(Computer On December 11, 2001 the Planning Commission considered a request by Kuo Zhang on behalf
Game Arcade - of V-Games (Digit Century) at 651 West Duarte Road to amend the conditions of approval of I
651 W. Duarte) C.U.P. 01-006 (Resolution 1634) to extend the hours of operation for the existing computer
(APPROVED) arcade from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. seven days a week; and, increase the number of computer
O"'~' - Ii) stations from 30 to 60. At its meeting the Planning Commission voted 2 to 2 with one member
, absent to approve the increase in the number of computer stations and deny the request for the
extended hours of operation. Because of the tie vote, the action is considered a denial.
The applicant requested that the City Council adopt the recommendations set forth in the
February 5, 2002 staff report including: An extension in the hours of operation from 12:00 p.m. to
1 :00 a.m. only; an increase in the number of work stations from 30 to 60; and, a decrease in the
minimum number of required on-site staff from 4 to 3 persons. With regard to the number of
employees on site, it is staff's opinion that three (3) employees present at all times would be
adequate for the increased 60 computer stations.
Following presentation staff responded to questions and concerns raised by the City Council with
regard to the time of operation and the required number of parking spaces, stating in part, that
the required parking spaces are based upon the area of space allocated within the building for
the arcade and not to the number of computers.
In response to a Council question staff, stated in part, that in the applicant's original business
plan it was anticipated that computer classes would be conducted between the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 12:00 p.m. with less than eight (8) students per class. Then from 1 :00 p.m. to 1 :00 a.m.
the computers would be leased for computer games, Internet, graphic design and self-study.
There were never any conditions of approval included in Resolution 1634 requiring that classes
be conducted on the site.
Considerable discussion ensued. Mayor Pro tem Marshall felt that the City should adopt I
"computer arcade operating guidelines" with regard to the hours of operation, number of
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computer stations and number of employee's, etcetera.
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In response to a Council question, Dave Hinig, Arcadia Police Chief, stated in part, that there
has not been any history of problems associated with any of the arcade businesses at this point
and the Police Department has not experienced any problems with the current hours of
operation.
Mayor Segal OPENED the Public Hearing.
Andrew Nelson, Digit Century representative, stated in part, that they are equaily pleased that
there has been no negative police reports or incidents. He felt that increasing the number of
stations would resolve the outside waiting issue and any loitering that may occur. One thing they
are trying to implement is to have staff be more visible. With respect to security and gang
related issues Mr. Nelson noted that this particular center requires membership, anybody who
uses the computers will submit a membership application. Further, Mr. Nelson noted that the
center is trying to create a portion of the space into a "learning room" which will be quiet and
have terminals with headphones. They are hoping that the increased stations would fund the
learning room.
Kuo ZhanQ. owner, Digit Century, stated in part, that the concept of their business is to provide
quality computers, expensive software, and fast internet access to people in need of a better
computer. Digit Century provides a safe environment for recreational computer use for people of
all ages. Their goal is to do their best to meet the need of the Arcadia community with a safe
and reliable computer lab.
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It was MOVED by Council member Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Chang and
CARRIED to close the Public Hearing.
Considerable discussion ensued. Some Council members felt that this type of business will
benefit area youth and will keep them off the streets; others expressed concerns with regard to
the extension in the hours of operation and the security.
Council member Kovacic suggested amending Condition NO.2 set forth in the February 5, 2002
staff report to read as follows: "there shall be four (4) employees in identifiable uniforms on site
during the arcade operation; and, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and closing one of those
employees shall be a security guard".
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It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED
on roll cail vote as foilows to APPROVE Conditional Use Permit No. 01-006 subject to the
following conditions: The proposed business shall be limited to sixty (60) computer stations,
and, the operation of the computer arcade shall be between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 1 :00
a.m.; there shall be four (4) employees on site during the arcade operation; if there are any
legitimate complaints as determined by the Police Department about loitering, the applicant shall
be required to have a security guard on site during the hours of the arcade operation; all of the
other conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 1634 shall be complied with as
written; the operation of this computer game arcade and its compliance with the provisions of
CUP 01-006, the revisions set forth above and the City's regulations for game machines and
game machine arcades are subject to review by staff and a reevaluation by the Pianning
Commission at a time not more than six (6) months after adoption of Resolution No. 1634. The
applicant shall pay a fee of $250.00 to compensate the City for the expense of the review; and,
there shall be four (4) employees in identifiable uniforms on site during the arcade operation;
and, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and closing one of those empioyees shall be a security
guard; APPROVE and FILE the Negative Deciaration; and. DIRECT staff to prepare the
appropriate resolution for adoption at a later meeting incorporating the decisions of the City
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7.
CHANG
(Thomas)
(Chinese
New Year)
(Terrorism)
(Sound Wall)
(Chinese
New Year)
CHANDLER
(ADR.
Guidelines)
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Council and specific findings.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, and Segal
None
None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
James Dorr, 65 West Leroy, a business owner at 107 West Huntington Drive, spoke against the
Architectural Design Review Guidelines and Text Amendment 2001-003 which was approved by
the City Council at its January 15, 2002 meeting. He urged Council to return this item to the
Planning Commission and Community Development Division for further review. He felt there are
conflicts with the wording of the City's zoning ordinance, the State of California Title 234
Conservation Laws as well as some other planning ordinances.
William Kelly, City Manager, stated in part, the California Constitution provides cities with the
right to review projects and take action. The action this evening is to adopt by ordinance, the
procedures and by resolution, the standards of Architectural Design Review. The standards .can
be changed at any time that a member of the Council, Commission or community thinks that this
needs to be addressed.
Steven Deitsch, City Attorney commented that both the ordinance and the resolution could be
applied and enforced consistent with other requirements. By adopting the guidelines and the
procedural requirements the City is not in any way violating any statues of the State of California.
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MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Council member Chang expressed congratulations to Gary Thomas, President of the Pasadena I
Tournament of Roses.
Dr. Chang wished everyone a Happy Chinese New Year, Tuesday, February 12, 2002.
Dr. Chang thanked 59th District Assemblymember, Dennis Mountjoy, for the informational Town
Hall meeting, which was held on January 30, regarding terrorism.
Dr. Chang noted that on January 23rd the City, Metropolitan Transit Authority and CalTrans held
a community information meeting and discussed the sound wall along the 210 Freeway. The
sound wall design will be completed by the end of 2003 and the actual sound wall project will be
completed by the end of 2005.
Dr. Chang noted that the Arcadia High School Chinese Booster Club celebrated the Chinese
New Year on February 2nd, at the Arcadia Community Center. More than 200 people attended
these festivities. It is nice to have members of the Arcadia community with different cultures and
language get together and celebrate this meaningful day.
In response to Councilmember Chandler's question, City Attorney Deitsch, stated in part, that
Resolution 6280 set forth the Architectural Design Review guidelines and Ordinance 2155 set
forth the procedure for design review. He also noted that before adoption of the Ordinance the
City Council could direct staff to revise the draft of the proposed ordinance. After adoption of
Resolution 6280 the Council retains jurisdiction at all times to either amend the resolution or
adopt an entirely new resolution to replace it.
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MARSHALL
(Historical
Commission)
(Thomas)
(Chinese
New Year)
(Sound Wall)
(Mardi Gras
Celebration)
(Response to
Mrs. Ross)
(Letters)
(Food for
Thought)
KOVACIC
(New Year)
(Comm.
Bike Ride)
(2003 Rose
Parade)
(Sound Wall &
Blue Line)
SEGAL
(Donations to
PD & FD)
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Mayor Pro tem Marshall thanked new members of the Arcadia Historical Commission for their
time to serve on this important committee.
Mrs. Marshall congratulated Gary Thomas, President of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Association and long time resident of Arcadia.
Mrs. Marshail wiShed ail the Chinese residents a very Happy New Year.
Mrs. Marshall noted that the CalTrans informational meeting regarding sound wall was very well
attended.
Mrs. Marshall announced that Methodist Hospital is planning a Mardi Gras Fundraising
celebration on Tuesday, February 12 at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
Mayor Pro tem Marshall took exception to Mrs. Ross comments.
Mrs. Marshall referred to all the unsigned ietters she has received concerning computer game
arcades and the.police facility ground ,breaking. She encouraged 'everyone to sign their name on
their correspondence, so that Council members and/or staff can respond with appropriate
answers.
Mayor Pro tem Marshall shared an article, published in the Star News by Charles Cherniss, with
regard to the freedom of press and freedom of speech.
Council member Kovacic wished Chinese residents a very happy New Year.
Mr. Kovacic encouraged everyone to participate in the "Second Annual Community Bike Ride"
on March 16, 2002. '
Mr. Kovacic thanked former Council member and current member of the Library Board, Peter
Ulrich for his suggestion on the City of Arcadia's participation in the 2003 Tournament of Roses
Parade.
Mr. Kovacic would like to have the sound wail and blue line Phase II issues on a future agenda
for Council discussion.
,In response to Council member Kovacic's suggestion. staff stated in part that, at this time they
don't have enough information with regard to the Blue Line issue and are waiting for the Blue
Line Authority to prepare the environmental impact statement.
City Manager Kelly stated that the City could send a letter addressing concerns with regard to
the Blue Line project.
It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Council member Marshall and
CARRIED to send a letter to the Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority addressing
the City's concerns. '
Mayor Segal announced that at the Chinese Business Association meeting, the Preferred Bank
presented two checks in the amount of $500.00 to Police and Fire departments.
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City)
(Arbor Day)
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Mayor Segal stated that he would present the Annual State of the City Address on February 19,
2002, at the Council meeting.
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Mayor Segal announced that the Annual Arbor Day Celebration will be held on Thursday, March
7,2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum.
Mayor Segal further noted that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Skate Board Park will take
place March 24, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. The Skate Board Park will be constructed at Bonita Park.
(Historical The Mayor announced that Council member Chandler will serve as liaison to the Arcadia
Cmsn. Liaison) Historical Commission.
8.
ROLL CALL
9.
9.
9a.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS
THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
ABSENT: None'
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
CONSENT ITEM
It was MOVED by Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Agency Member Marshall and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Minutes of the January 15, 2002 Regular
Meeting.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
None
ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to February 19, 2002 at 6:00
p.m.
10. CONSENT ITEMS
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
10a.
MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the January 15, 2002 Regular Meeting.
(Jan. 15, 2002)
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PROF. SVCS.
AGREEMENT
(Citywide
Printing Svc.)
AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with The
Workshop for citywide printing services in a form approved by the City Attorney.
10c.
ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2153 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL I
NO. 2153 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 8 OF THE
(Comprehensive ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE TREE
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6281 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
NO.6281 & THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
NO. 6282 FUNDS FOR THE PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
(Grant Funds PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COSTAL PROTECITON BOND ACT OF 2000";
Application - and, ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6282 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Safe Neighbor- OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
Hood Parka, FUNDS FROM THE ROBERTI-Z' BERG-HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
Clean Water PRO'GRAM UNDER THE SAFE .NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR,
and Coastal AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000"; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to
Protection EXECUTE and FILE on behalf of the City of Arcadia all forms necessary regarding this Grant
Bond) _ with the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
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1 Of.
APPROP.
FUNDS
(Water
Infrastructure
Restoration
Project) _
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10g.
PROF. SVCS. AWARDED a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $83,700 to Bucknam &
AGREEMENT Associates to provide Program Management Support Services for Water System Projects
(Prog. Mgmt. outlined in the 2001/2002 Capital Improvement Program; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager
Support SVcs. - and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Wtr. System
Proj. - Bucknam
& Assoc.)
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10h.
PROF. SVCS.
AGREEMENT
(Landscape &
Streetscape
Design Svcs. -
Baldwin AVe.
Bet. Duarte &
Naomi -
Willdan)
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Tree Mgmt.
Program -
470 Trees
Planting and
Replacement)
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10d.
RESOLUTION
NO. 6279
(San Gabriei
Water Quality
Authority -
Chandler)
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MANAGEMENT PROGRAM"; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE a contract
change order in the amount of $220,000 to West Coast Arborists for the replacement and
planting of 470 trees.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6279 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, CASTING VOTES FOR ARCADIA COUNCIL
MEMBER ROGER CHANDLER TO REPRESENT CITIES WITH PRESCRIPTIVE WATER
PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY
AUTHORITY".
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APPROPRIATED funds in the amount of $6,161,350 for construction of Water Infrastructure
Restoration Projects from the Water Fund Reserve; and, make a FINDING and DECLARATION
that the proposed projects will not have a significant effect on the environment and that the
Negative Declaration be adopted and filed for the Santa Anita Reservoir Replacement project.
AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a Professional Services
Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney to Willdan to provide landscape and
streets cape design services for Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue in an
amount not to exceed $64,410.
In response to a Council question staff clarified that, there is minimal curb parking available on
the west side of the Baldwin Avenue. The proposed project is for widening of Baldwin Avenue to
include a four-lane arterial with a landscaped median, curb parking, additional landscaping, as
well as street resurfacing.
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101.
. ORDINANCE
, NO. 2155
(T.A. 2001-03)
0::;1.0-1,1;
10j.
RESOLUTION
NO. 6280
(Arch. Design
Review
Guidelines
Multi-Fam. &
Coml. Ind.
Zone)
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ACCEPT
WORK
(Ruth and
Charles Gilb
Arc. Historical
Museum)
ADJOURNMENT
(In Memory of
Georgiana
Helms)
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ADJOURNMENT
(In Memory of
Marilyn Bachte)
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INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2155 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TEXT AMENDMENT T.A. 2001-03
AMENDING SECTIONS 9295 ET SEQ. OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW."
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ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6280 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW
GUIDELINES FOR MULTIPLE-FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES PER
SECTION 9295.6 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE."
In response to Council concerns with regard to Architectural Design Review in the City, staff
stated in part, that the Architectural Design Review Guideiines will provide more control to the
City and better guidelines to developers as to what is acceptable in Arcadia.
ACCEPTED all work performed by BEGL Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum as compiete; and, AUTHORIZED the filing of
the Notice of Completion and release of the 10% retention subject to approval of the City
Attorney and City Manager.
THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 14a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j and k APPROVED ON MOTION
BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANDLER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANG AND
CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
None
Mayor Segal adjourned the meeting in memory of Georgiana Helms. "Georgiana Miller Helms
passed away on January 21. She is survived by her husband James, their three daughters,
Margaret Ann Bean, Georgiana Hatch and Mary Adelaide and six grandchildren. Georgiana
was born March 23, 1926 in Clarksville, Tennessee. She graduated with a degree in Biology
from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduation she pursued a career in
education, teaching school in Arkansas and Georgia before marrying Jim Helms on August 25,
1951. Private graveside services were held on January 25, at Rose Hills."
Council member Kovacic adjourned the meeting in memory of Marilyn Bochte, "who together with
her husband Willard lived in the City of Arcadia for 52 years. An active and vital member of our
community, Marilyn was awarded lifetime membership by the P.T.A., and served on the Board of
the American Heart Association for 5 years. Marilyn was also honored by the Los Angeles
County Arboretum for 32 years of volunteer service. Her duties at the Arboretum covered a life
spectrum of activities including field trip leader, docent at the Santa Anita Depot, chair person for
publicity and historical for the, Los Voluntarios. Marilyn also served as recorder of historical
artifacts in the Arboretum's historical section. It was my honor to present Marilynn with the
Mayor's Senior Citizen Service Award in 1999. At that presentation Marilyn commented, 'I have
always felt that our beautiful Arboretum is an oasis in our City of Arcadia. It has been a real
pleasure for me to have spent time there, and helped in any way that I could'. Marilynn is
survived by her husband Bill, children Barbara Bochte, Bruce Bochte, Janice Gross and Judith
Bates, seven grandchildren and a brother George Armiker. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made in her honor to the Historical Section of the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation, 301 North
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ADJOURNMENT
(In Memory of
Paul Alexander
McNulty)
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ADJOURNMENT
(Feb. 19,2002)
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Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia or the American Cancer Society. Again Mr. Mayor, I request that we
adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of a good friend of Arcadia and an asset to Arcadia, Marilyn
Bocl)te. "
Council member Chandler adjourned the meeting in memory of Paul Alexander McNulty. "Paul
was a young man, he was born October 24, 1976 in Pasadena. He attended Holy Angels
School from grades kindergarten through eight. He played baseball for Arcadia National Little
League and Arcadia Pony/Coit. Paul also attended Loyola High School and then went on to the
University of Arizona. He received a bachelors degree in English with a minor in Spanish. Paul
was avid in expanding his mind through his reading habits and encouraged those around him to
do the same. On October 24, at Holy Angels Church, there was a memorial mass for Paul
presided over by Monsignor Norman Priebe. At that time a memorial scholarship was set up in
Paul's name because of his love for learning and that schoiarship is in the name of Paul
McNulty, c/o Holly Angels Church, here in Arcadia, at 370 Campus Drive, should anyone wish to
contribute to that. It was interesting, at the memorial mass Monsignor Priebe mentioned that;
'the longest life is short, and the shortest life is miraculous', that was the case with Paul. He is
survived by his parents Richard and Judy and his brother Casey, grandparents Wayne and
Marie McNulty of Arcadia and Ken and Helen Curry of La Canada, as well as his uncles and
aunts and many cousins. Paul touched many lives and he was loved by so many, and he will be
greatly missed by all".
At 9:40 p.m. the City Council Reguiar Meeting ADJOURNED to February 19, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business
of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss
personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties.
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