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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
THE CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
June 18, 2002
The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
June 18, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the City Council Chamber. '
ROLL CALL
Council/Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Gene Wallace, spoke in favor of the Habitat for Humanity Housing program. He felt that peopie
who are considered for Habitat for Humanity housing are people who have proven to be very
responsible and very committed to community values. They are able to contribute back to
society in some very wonderful ways.
Juiian Liu, 108 West Arthur Avenue, expressed concerns with regard to the impact that the
proposed Habitat for Humanity project would have on home values, law enforcement personnel
and local schoois. He also felt that this program will cost the City a significant amount of funds.
Like most cities, the City of Arcadia is facing fiscal pressure under the state mandate for
affordable housing, However, iike most other cities, Arcadia has a choice to go for other
alternativ~s with less impact on the community, such as senior housing, to fulfill the state
mandate. Mr. Liu submitted a seven page petition to the City Council and urged the Council to
set their priorities straight before approving the affordable housing project and think about
members of the community first.
Pamela Blackwood. 1428 Carmeiita Place, a realtor in the area, spoke in favor of senior housing.
She felt that elderly people who originally started this community should be able to afford to iive
in Arcadia.
Council/Agency Member Segal clarified that tonight's vote will be to call for a pubiic hearing with
regard to affordable housing issues, and not some either/or concept of Habitat versus senior
housing,
City Manager Kelly echoed Council/Agency Member Segal's comment, stating in part, that
tonight's study session is to present options and receive direction on affordable housing issues.
If in fact the Council/Agency Members support Habitat for Humanity, it is going to complement,
not take the place of senior housing, Furthermore, everyone should be given the opportunity to
speak his or her mind concerning these issues.
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STUDY SESSION
Donald Penman, Assistant City ManagerlDirector of Development Services. presented an
overview of an affordable housing development, coordinated with Habitat for Humanity Housing
and a senior housing program. Pursuant to a recent change in state law (Assembly Bill 637), the
Agency is limited in expending its Low and Moderate Income and Housing Funds (LMIHF) in
proportion to the City's population. For example, the senior population, 65 years and older
according to the 2000 Census, represents 15.5% of the entire City population, Therefore, the
Agency can only expend 15.5% of the Low and Moderate Income and Housing Funds (LMIHF)
towards affordable non-family, senior housing development. The remaining 84.5% of the LMIHF
must be spent on affordable famiiy housing development. As of July 1, 2002, the Agency will
have an estimated $3,500,000 in the LMIHF (including interest) through the Redevelopment
Agency. Under the formula the City could spend up to $542,500(15.5%) on senior housing.
The Agency debt owed to the housing set aside fund is $4,075,715. It was noted that the
Agency must spend or encumber a minimum of $80,127 from the excess surplus for affordable
housing before July 1,2003, $647,260 the following year and $527,812 the year after or be
subject to financial & operational penalties.
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Staff identified five possible affordable housing sites. 1 - Elite Westerner Inn, 161 Colorado
Place, 76,230 sq. ft.; 2 - Agency owned property on Alta Street which is currently a parking lot,
16,000 sq. ft.; 3 - the former Mounted Police site, 55,000 sq. ft,; 4 - Marketowne Liquors, 148
Las Tunas Drive, 65,340 sq, ft.; and, 5 - the Northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Sunset
Avenue, 39,600 sq. ft.
Further, staff noted that the developers expressed significant interest in the Elite Westemer Inn
site on West Colorado and the Marketowne site on Las Tunas, with some lesser interest in the
Mounted Police site.
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In response to a Council question, City Attorney Deitsch noted that the City can not restrict
housing to seniors from Arcadia only, but a requirement can be adopted for selection of
residents which include rating Arcadia residents more favorably then residents coming from
outside the City.
It was recommended that the City Councii authorize staff to request RFP's' (Request For
Proposal) from developers, their financing plans and concepts for Senior Housing projects on
parcel 1 (Elite Westerner Inn) and parcel 4 (Marketowne Liquors). With regard to parcel 3
(Former Mounted Police site) staff noted that the most experienced developers do not think that
this is a good senior housing site. However, if the Council is interested in this site, staff could
ask any developer who is interested to submit a Request for Proposal.
Councllmember Kovacic is in favor of Senior Housing and Habitat for Humanity projects. He felt
that the Agency should not ignore an honest proposal for Habitat for Humanity Housing and the
former Mounted Police site is the best site for non-Senior Low/Moderate Income Housing.
Considerable discussion ensued concluded with the following motion. It was MOVED by
Council member Segal, seconded by Councllmember Chang and CARRIED on roll call vote as
follows to DIRECT staff to PURSUE site 1 (Elite Westerner Inn, 161 Colorado Place); site 3'
(Former Mounted Police Site); and, site 4 (Marketowne Liquors, 148 Las Tunas Drive) for Senior
Housing Projects. With an understanding that Council/Agency Members clearly and
unequivocally are looking for some kind of a senior housing project to be avaiiable as soon as
possible in the City of Arcadia,
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
Staff noted that the City has twice tried to interest the Elks Club into relocating to former
Mounted Police site near Live Oak and making their downtown building available for
redevelopment. The members prefer to stay in the current site; however, if the Redevelopment
Agency were pursuing a project they would be happy to discuss the relocation.
Staff noted that one of the issues with the Habitat housing in Arcadia is the high development
standards, and whether Habitat homes, build by volunteers, could meet City Building Codes
without the Agency's financial participation.
Council member Segal would like an item on a future agenda with regard to Habitat for Humanity
issues to see if Arcadia residents would accept such a project.
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Council/Agency Member Wuo, seconded by
Council/Agency Member Segal ancj CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to
schedule a public hearing on the Habitat for Humanity issues; and, PROVIDE information on
some alternatives.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CouncillAgency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
At 6:50 p.m. the Arcadia City Councii/Redevelopment Agency RECESSED to the Closed
Session.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Real Properly Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property:
Property Owner:
55 West Huntington Drive
21 Morlan Place
28 West Santa Clara Street
41 West Huntington Drive
35 West Huntington Drive
27 West Huntington Drive
11,15,19 West Huntington Drive
121,145,155 North Santa Anita Avenue
101 North Santa Anita Avenue
25 North Santa Anita Avenue
5 West Huntington Drive
Paul Rusnak
Hann Ling Shaw (Church of Arcadia)
Don Dahlgren
Robert Johannsen
Gary & Dan Braun (35 W. Huntington Partners)
Richard Fisher (Tempelkadian)
Gary Barringer
Ohannes Berberian
Walter Griffin
Ralph Wolveck (Professional Medical Investors )
Anthony Fanticola (Wortmann Oil)
Negotiating Parties - Agency Deputy Executive Director
Under Negotiation - Price and terms of payment
The Closed Session concluded at 7:10 p.m, and the Regular Meeting RECONVENED in the
Council Chambers at 7:15 p.m.
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Reverend Jeremiah Chen, Evangelical Formosan Church of Arcadia
PLEDGE OF Police Chief, Dave Hinig
ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
3.
ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
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CITIZENS OF
THE MONTH
(Annie Yuen)
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
City Manager Kelly requested that Agenda Item 13e., "Inter-Agency Agreement - Construction of
Interconnection Pipeline", be removed from tonight's agenda and rescheduled for a future
meeting.
City Attorney Deitsch announced the subject discussed at the Closed Session held earlier this
evening. No reportable action was taken.
It was MOVED by Council member Wuo, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic and CARRIED
that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full be WAIVED.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Marshall presented the June, 2002 Citizen of the Month Award to Annie Yuen who is
currently serving on the Arcadia Board of Education and is a long time advocate for the
enhancement of education. Trained as a Pharmacist, Mr. Yuen's close involvement with the
education of her two daughters has led her to a second career. Mayor Marshall thanked Mrs,
Yuen for all of her contributions to the community.
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ARCADIA' Mayor Marshall and James Hronas, Sister City Commissioner, presented a Certificate of
SISTER CITY/ Commendation and a check in the amount of $200 to Veronica Chiu, winner of the Arcadia Sister
FRIENDSHIP City/Friendship Club essay contest; and, a Certificate of Commendation and a check in the
CLUB ESSAY amount of $500 to Matthew Tokeshi, the first place winner of the Arcadia Sister City/Friendship
(Chiu and Club essay contest.
Tokeshi)
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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RESOLUTION Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve a sewer rate adjustment for FY
NO. 6310 2002-2003 and adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 6310: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
SEWER RATES COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING CITY SEWER RATES AND
FY 2002-2003 FINDING THE RATES WILL NOT EXCEED THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT NECESSARY TO
(ADOPTED) FUND OPERATION OF THE CITY SEWER SYSTEM."
Based upon the proposed 2002-03 Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program and the
Sewer Master Plan, staff recommended that the City Council adjust the sewer rate by 2,78%
from $2.48 to $2.55 a month for residential properties, and from $7.44 to $7.64 a month for each
connection on commercial properties, This adjustment is based upon the March Consumer
Price Index (Cpr).
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The long-range Sewer Master Plan proposes over $4.7 million in future capital projects. The
1997 Sewer Mater Plan has outlined a Capital Improvement Program that establishes a fund
balance of $5 million, predicated on Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases and no changes in
the CPI plan over a 20-year period. This equates to 5% of the City's $100 million sewer system
for future operations and replacement costs. The proposed Capital Improvement Program for
the next two (2) years will result in capital expenditures of $475,000 in 2002-03 and $111,000 in
2003-04.
Mayor Marshall OPENED the Public Hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council.
Mayor Marshall CLOSED the Public Hearing.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Kovacic, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT Resolution No. 6310 authorizing the proposed sewer rate
adjustment from $2.48 to $2.55 a month for connected residential property and from $7.44 to
$7.64 a month for connected business property for all sewer bills issued after July 1, 2002.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councifmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
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RESOLUTION Consideration of the report and recommendation to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6311, entitled: A
NO. 6311 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING
RESIDENTIAL THE SERVICE RATES FOR THE COLLECTION OF RESIDENTIAL REFUSE AND
REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES PURSUANT TO SECTION 5120.7 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE".
RECYCLABLES
RATE In accordance with the Residential Refuse and Recycling Agreement between the City of
INCREASE Arcadia and Waste Management Collection and Recycling, Inc., Waste Management requested
(ADOPTED) that the City Council adjust the service rates for residential refuse/recycling collection to reflect a
_ change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period of March 2002 to March 2003. The
0.1 5 u l'<) impact of this adjustment on a typical single-family househoid with a standard 96-gallon
collection service will be an adjustment of 2,17% or $0.23 per month, bringing the standard
monthly service rate to $13.21. The standard bin service rates (3-yard bin picked up once a
week) for multi-family residences will also be adjusted by 2.17% or $1.68 per month, bringing the
standard monthly service rate to $79.14.
Recently, the City of Arcadia and Waste Management implemented additional residential
programs that will help the City reduce the amount of waste being sent to locai landfills. These
programs include the fully automated greenwaste collection for single-family homes and a
refuse-to-energy program for multi-family units. It was noted that Waste Management will
provide up to forty complimentary backyard services a day for disabled residents under the
following conditions: 1 - in the month of July of each year, the disabled party should submit a
copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle certificate, certifying the applicants disability; and, 2
- no other able bodied person lives at the residence. Should the request for services exceed the
forty per day, staff would have to negotiate the additional cost with Waste Management and
bring that item back to the City Council for consideration.
Following the presentation staff responded to concerns expressed by Council with regard to the
trash bins being too heavy and the back yard service for senior citizens. Council member
Kovacic felt that the disabled residents need to be informed of Waste Management's
complimentary backyard service.
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RESOLUTION
NO. 6312
WATER RATE
ADJUSTMENT
FY 2002-2003
(ADOPTED)
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Mayor Marshall OPENED the Public Hearing,
Bob Hoherd, 475 West Wistaria Avenue, commented that he is having hard time in removing his I
64-gallon green waste container from back yard to front and he can not imagine how anybody
can move the 96-gallon container,
In response to Mr. Hoherd question, City Manager Kelly clarified that the franchise agreement
authorized Waste Management to request modifications based upon Consumer Price Index
change as well as a change in the landfill disposal cost. The formula allows Waste Management
to receive the rate increase every year, during the term of the franchise agreement.
Mayor Marshall CLOSED the public hearing.
It was MOVED by Council member Wuo, seconded by Council member Segal and CARRIED on
roll call vote as follows to ADOPT Resolution No. 6311 setting the service rates for the collection
of residential refuse and recyclable.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve a water rate adjustment for FY
2002-2003 by adopting RESOLUTION NO. 6312 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING CITY WATER RATES AND
FINDING THE RATES WILL NOT EXCEED THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT NECESSARY TO
FUND OPERATION OF THE CITY WATER SYSTEM."
Based upon the Public Works Services Department's proposed 2002-03 Operating budget,
Capital Improvement Plan, and Updates Water Master Plan, staff recommended that the City
Council consider a 5% rate adjustment to the water rate from $1.11 to $1.17 per 100 cubic feet
and adopt Resolution No, 6312, which sets the water rates beginning July 1,2002. As a resuit,
the adjustment would raise the average monthly water bill $1.71 per month or $20.00 per year.
The proposed rate adjustment is predicated on maintenance of a twenty-million dollar fund
reserve at the end of a 10-year planning horizon for system operations and completion of all
Capital Projects recommended in the Water Master Plan, The value of the City's water system
is estimated at $200 million and industry standards recommended a ten (10) percent reserve to
offset costs in the event of a natural disaster. Following the nine (9) year planning horizon, the
Water Fund balance 'will be approximately $20.0 million, or ten (10) percent of the total value of
the water system.
Patrick Malloy, Public Works Services Director, explained in detail the 2002-03 Operation,
Equipment Replacement and Facilities Replacement budgets, ending Fund Balances for the next
fiscal year, the total revenue that would be received after a rate adjustment and capital
improvement projects and fund baiances for the next nine (9) fiscal years set forth in the June
18, 2002 staff report.
Mayor Marshall OPENED the Public Hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council.
Mayor Marshall CLOSED the Public Hearing,
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It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chang, seconded by Council member Segal and CARRIED on
roll call vote as follows to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6312 authorizing the proposed water rate
adjustment for Fiscal Year 2002-03,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
6d. & 6e.
RESOLUTION
NO. 6307
FY 2002-2003
OPERATING
BUDGET
RESOLUTION
NO. 6308
FY 2002-2003
CAPITAL In his presentation, City Manager Kelly, stated in part, the budget for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 and
IMPROVEMENT the Capital Plan were distributed to the City Council on May 24. 2002, On June 4,2002, a study
& EQUIPMENT session was held with the City Council to discuss the budget, respond to questions and receive
PLAN input. The budget identifies each of the Citizens' Financial Advisory Committee's (CFAC)
(ADOPTED) recommendations. The City Budget for Fiscal Year 2002-20D3 maintains a positive fund balance
0.3)" , 1 with adequate reserves in all categories. This is a flat line budget. staff has concerns about what
,t -, , the State of California might do to balance its budget, in terms of taking revenue away from the
O} 1 <J _ ~ d City, However, this flat line budget maintains all services and programs that exist to date.
Substantial progress was made during the past fiscal year including; the beginning of
construction for the new police facility; replacement of citywide street name signs, entrance and
directional signs; improved banners for the commercial district; restoration of weekly citywide
street sweeping; completed master plans for water operations, street trees, library operations,
street rehabilitation, parks rehabilitation, sidewalk/handicap ramps; and, information systems.
City Manager Kelly presented the staff report and recommendation to adopt RESOLUTION NO.
6307 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 AND APPROPRIATING
THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED THEREIN AS EXPENDITURES FROM THE FUNDS INDICATED";
and, adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6308 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND
EQUIPMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2002-2003 THROUGH 2006-2007,"
General Fund revenues for FY 2002-2003 are estimated to be $31.5 million, which represents a
2,9% increase from the original estimate. Expenditures in the General Fund are estimated to be
$30,6 million. This increase is mainly in the area of taxes, accounting for the anticipated inflation
in property and utility taxes, Sales tax is estimated to remain approximately at the 2001-2002
level.
Expenditures in the General Fund total $31.8 million, a 4% increase from FY 2001-2002 adopted
budget. This increase is the result of cost of living adjustments, salary adjustments required by
MOU contractual obligations, retirement costs for safety empioyees and the allocation of funds
for City's Centennial Celebration activities.
Referencing General Fund estimated revenues for FY 2002-2003, City Manager Kelly noted an
estimated increase in property taxes, a decrease in sales and transient taxes. The total
difference between the adopted 2001-2002 budget and proposed budget is an additional
$610,000. A decrease in the business license and development fees was also noted.
It was noted that the Proposed budget for FY 2002-2003 shows an increase of $2.1 million for
employee services principally caused by salary increases, cost of living adjustments and MOU's.
Included in the proposed budget is funding for staff reclassifications. Two positions, the Special
Assistant to the City Manager and the Communications Marketing and Special Projects
Manager, include adjustments in their salary range as a result of reclassifications.
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City Manager Kelly reviewed the Capital Improvement and Equipment Plan (CIP) for 2002-2007.
The proposed projects for FY 2002-2003 are estimated at approximately $15,088,976. I
Equipment acquisition is estimated at $1,873,400.
Mr. Kelly reviewed various proposed five-year projects, including the new citywide signage
program, annual tree replacement program, complete re-Iandscaping of the library property
including the parking lot. ,Santa Anita Corridor design, relocation of the Hugo Reid statue,
reconstruction of Fire Station NO.1 05, and construction of the St. Joseph Reservoir and Street
Rehabilitations.
On June 11, 2002, the Planning Commission reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan and
determined that the proposed plan is consistent with the City's General Plan.
Following presentation, Councilmembers expressed appreciation to staff for a job well done on
the budget.
Mayor Marshall OPENED the Public Hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council.
Mayor Marshall CLOSED the Public Hearing.
It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Council member Segal and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows that RESOLUTION NO. 6307 and RESOLUTION NO. 6308 be and
are hereby ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Peter YounQ, President, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, announced that the Emergency
Preparation Committee will distribute packages to local businesses with detailed instructions on
how to deal with emergencies. He also noted the addition of a new volunteer Asian Affairs
Liaison position to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce in lieu of 240 Chinese delegates visiting
Arcadia each year. Mr. Young noted the Chambers future programs which include: preparation
of a Chinese brochure, "Leadership Academy Program", with the high school, a centennial
directory, and printing of 20,000 new Arcadia City maps.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
KOVACIC Councilmember Kovacic encouraged everyone to help remove graffiti immediately by calling the
(Graffiti Hotline) City's Graffiti Hotline
(Code
Enforcement)
(Wuo Family)
Mr. Kovacic encouraged everyone who has concerns about structures, signs or other
improvements not in compliance with City building codes and regulations. to contact the City
Code Enforcement Officers.
Council member Wuo expressed gratitude for his children's achievements. His oldest son Jeff
graduated from the University of California Los Angeles with Master in Architecture, his daughter
Jennifer graduated from University of California Irvine with Bachelors Degree in Psychology, and
his youngest son Jonathan graduated from the Arcadia High School.
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In reference to an accident that occurred on Friday night at Santa Anita and Bonita, Mr. Wuo
urged everyone who walks or jogs at night to be very careful and wear reflective clothing for
motorist' to see, and cross the street at a signal and stop sign.
Chief Hinig noted that the Police Department is seeking public cooperation, Any person that
might have witnessed the accident are urged to contact the police department. Additionally, the
police department would be furthering its activities with the media to solicit their cooperation in
publicizing this event to locate the vehicle that was involved.
(Fire - Norman Mr. Wuo commended Arcadia Firefighters in a job well done during the recent residential fire on
Avenue) Norman Avenue.
CHANG
(Fire fighters)
(Annie Yuen)
(Chiu and
Tokeshi)
(Old Street
Signs)
(A1trio)
(City Water)
(Events)
SEGAL
(AHS Grad.
Ceremony)
MARSHALL
(US Marine
Band)
Mayor Pro tem Chang echoed Mr. Wuo's statement and commended Arcadia Firefighters and
their hard work in safe guarding Arcadia residents.
Dr. Chang congratulated Annie Yuen for her new title as Citizen of the Month,
Dr. Chang expressed congratulations to Veronica Chiu and Matthew Tokeshi, winners of the
Arcadia Sister City/Friendship Club essay contest.
Dr. Chang referred to a letter of complaint from Jennifer Meikle with regard to the purchase of old
street signs. He felt that City staff owes Mrs. Meikle an explanation.
Dr. Chang also referred to' a 'Ietter from Reverend Meredith Gray with regard to the frustration
she had with A1trio Communication Inc. Dr. Chang felt that City staff should seriously talk to
A1trio personnel and make sure that the franchise agreement does have provisions to prevent
inconvenience for new subscribers.
Dr. Chang was glad to see that the City water has met all health related standards and is safe to
drink. He suggested that citizens contact the Arcadia Water Department with any questions with
regard to the City's water.
Dr. Chang noted that he would like to mention community events for three reasons; to inform
residents of different activities; to encourage residents to participate and support the
organizations; and, to encourage residents to become members of the sponsoring organizations,
Mayor Pro tem Chang noted that he attended the Foothill Unity Center 5th Annual Golden Plate
Award Luncheon on June 5, 2002. City of Monrovia Police Chief, Joe Santora was the recipient
of Heart and Hand Award for his compassion and commitment for improving the quality of life for
all individuals. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Award was also given to some outstanding
individuals, corporations and organizations,
Dr. Chang expressed congratulations to the Methodist Hospital of Southern California and Mr,
Dennis Lee, CEO, for receiving the Community Organization Award for offering health to less
fortunate people.
Council member Segal attended the Arcadia High School graduation ceremony at the Santa
Anita Race Track. Mr. Segal wished all 842 graduates success in their future endeavors
including his son and Mr. Wuo's son, .
Mayor Marshall encouraged everyone to attend the US Marine Corps Band Concert on Saturday
June 29, at the City Hall west lawn.
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(Fire Works) Mayor Marshall reminded everyone that fire works are illegal in the City of Arcadia and
encouraged residents to visit one of the large displays that will be held in various public places in
the valley to watch the July 4th fireworks.
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(Fire Season) Mayor Marshall encouraged everyone to be very careful with anything that may cause an unsafe
fire situation. including making sure that dry grass, brushes or weeds around property are
removed. Questions about fire safety may be directed to the Fire Department.
(Residential
Fire)
(Blue Star)
(Food for
Thought)
8.
ROLL CALL
9.
Mayor Marshall expressed appreciation to the Arcadia Fire Department for their quick response
to the recent residential fires in the City.
Mayor Marshall encouraged residents who have a family member on active duty in the United
States Armed Forces, and wouid like to display a blue star window sign, to call the City
Managers office.
Mayor Marshall shared a 'food for thought", by Ann Landers, "nobody gets to live life backward,
look ahead, that's where your future lies."
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS
THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None,
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PUBLIC HEARING
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ARA RE:SO,
NO, 203
FY 2002-2003
OPERATING
BUDGET
SPENDING
PLAN AND Following the staff presentation, Chairperson Marshall OPENED the Public Hearing. No one
INVESTMENT came forward to address the Agency.
POLICY
(ADOPTED) Chairperson Marshall CLOSED the Public Hearing,
061u A'), ',,~ It was MOVED by Agency Member Segal, seconded by Agency Member Chang and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. ARA-203 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF
THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2002-2003 AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED THEREIN AS
EXPENDITURES FROM THE FINDS INDICATED"; and, APPROVED the City of Arcadia
Investment Policy as applicable to the Agency.
Consideration of the report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. ARA-203 adopting a
budget for fiscal year 2002/03, and approving the City's Investment Policy. The Arcadia
Redevelopment Agency annually considers a budget for the ensuing year. The recommended
actions therein are necessary to implement the budget for the Redevelopment Agency for the
2002-2003 fiscal year.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
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(June 4, 2002)
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CONSENT -ITEM
It was MOVED by Agency Member Segal, seconded by Agency Member Chang and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE Minutes of the June 4, 2002 Regular Meeting.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
11a.
REQUEST FOR The owner of the Chevron service station at 102 East Huntington Drive requested a waiver from
A WAIVER OF Agency Resolution ARA-127 to allow for the conversion of an existing facility to a larger
RESOLUTION convenience food mart.
ARA-172
(Chevron The Resolution ARA-172 was adopted several years ago by the Redevelopment Agency Board
Station - which identified incompatible uses with the goals of the redevelopment plan. A current use is
102 E. Htg. Dr.) considered incompatible use, however, it is a "grandfathered" use. That means since it is an
(APPROVED) existing non-conforming use that has not been abandoned or discontinued for a period of 90
(1 f tf J 1:'1 days, it has continued to be permitted, The Chevron gas station is currently providing fuel, a
IJ \. '." small convenience food mart and auto mechanic services. The owner proposed to convert the
service bays into a larger convenience food mart which is proposed to include a fast food
element (no drive through),
11 b. (J (; c/(,l
DESIGN
REVIEW
(25 E. Htg. Dr. .
Remax)
(DENIED)
Staff recommended the approval of the waiver. The City will receive an increase in sales tax
from sales generated by the convenience food mart and the Agency would receive an increase
in tax increment from the improvements made to the building.
Upon approval of the waiver, the applicant will be required to seek additional approvals - zoning
text amendment, Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Architectural Design Review and Agency
Design Review.
It was MOVED by Agency Member Chang, seconded by Agency Member Segal and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the request for a WAIVER from RESOLUTION ARA-172
for the Chevron service station at 102 East Huntington Drive approving the conversion of the
existing station, closing the existing service bays to provide for a larger convenience food mart
with a fast food element (no drive through) ,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal and Marshall
None
None
Agency Member Wuo (lives within 500 feet of the gas station)
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In February, the applicant, Mr. Mike Soo, submitted plans for an architectural design review of a
1,470 square foot expansion of his existing 4,000 square foot building at 25 East Huntington
Drive (Remax). Although the proposed plans were architecturally compatible with the existing
building, the Development Services Department denied the proposed expansion because of a
significant reduction in parking.
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Mr. Soo appealed the Devf;llopment Services Department's denial of the architectural design
review to the Planning Commission based on the parking issue. He also submitted a I
modification application requesting four (4) parking spaces in lieu of twenty-two (22) parking
spaces as required by Code. The Planning Commission approved the applicants architectural
design review and parking modification at their May 14, 2002 meeting.
Following the presentation staff responded to concerns expressed by the Council with regard to
the parking space deficit in the downtown area, stating in part, currently, the site provides eight
(8) parking spaces (7 standard and 1 handicap). This project proposes to add 1,470 sq. ft. to the
existing building while removing 4 existing parking spaces. Under normal circumstances, the
addition of any new square footage would require the applicant to meet the existing parking
requirements as stated in the City's Zoning Code, However, the Planning Commission granted
the applicant a parking modification to provide 4 parking spaces (3 standard and 1 handicap) in
lieu of 22 parking spaces (21 standard and 1 handicap) as required by Code. This is a net loss
of 18 spaces that will be adsorbed by Parking District Two.
The original Parking District Two lot was constructed using assessment bond proceeds in 1976,
It was paid-off by the property owners in the district in 1999-2000. The revenues generated had
gone into a reserve fund which is sufficient to pay for all the landscaping improvements in
Parking Districts No, 1 & 2 that were completed last summer.
Robert Ritner, Architect, representing the owner, noted that currently they have eight (8) parking
spaces on site. They request a reduction of four (4) parking spaces which is an identical request
to that which a neighbor requested and was recently granted. In addition, there is another
property to the east which was improved and provides zero parking spaces. He felt that the
purpose of the central parking district is to allow for the revitalization of an area which was
developed before cars were used.
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Considerable discussion ensued. Some Members felt the central parking is there for people to
use and based upon the figures provided, by granting this particular Design Review the parking
will not be a problem; others felt that Parking Districts 1 & 2 currently has enough spaces to
accommodate this particular request but if in future, other businesses on the north side of
Huntington Drive submit similar requests to expand a building and reduce the parking spaces, it
will create serious parking deficiency in the downtown area.
City Attorney Deitsch clarified that the Agency Members are not bound by any prior decision
regarding other uses in the vicinity and whether or not t:!esign review or variances were granted
or not. Referring to page 2 and 3 of June 18, 2002 staff report, Mr. Deitsch noted that four
numbered paragraphs in the staff report generally explain the goals and standards of the Design
Review and the decision should be made with these four considerations in mind,
It was MOVED by Agency Member Kovacic. seconded by Agency Member Wuo and CARRIED
on roll call vote' as follow to DISAPPROVE the Design Review for 25 East Huntington Drive and
OVERRULE the decision of the Planning Commission of May 14, 2002 based on the following
criteria: 1- The reduction of the actual spaces by 50% is excessive and the reduction of 18
spaces for what would be required for that type of use is also excessive, both because of the
proposed project on the subject property and also the existing neighborhood and future
development of that immediate neighborhood; FIND that the general use and design
considerations of the proposed expansion, including the character, scale and quality of the
design are not consistent with the Redevelopment Plan and the Zoning Ordinance and adopted
use and design guidelines; 2 - The location and configuration of the expanded structure are not
compatible with the site and with surrounding sites and structures; and, 3 - The use, design and I
layout of the proposed project, which is the expansion, will unreasonably interfere with the use
and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
Agency Member Chang
None
ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to July 2. 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
12.
12a.
01 GlO. .,(:UBRARY BD.
(Rochefort and
Selmer)
01) () J iJ PARKING DIST
COMSN.
(Mahlon)
Ol,.;((} (;Ii RECREATION
AND PARKS
COfy1SN.
(Mead)
OhiJ,,) 27tSENIOR
CITIZENS'
COMSN,
I (Evans, Leathery
and Nafie)
<"I,~~' ,.1 i CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION
COMSN,
(Elmasri)
HUMAN
RESOURCES
COMSN. '
(Cope)
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THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CITY CLERK
City Clerk, June Alford presented the report and recommendation to appoint members to the
City's boards and commissions,
It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED
on roll call vote as follows to REAPPOINT Elizabeth Rochefort and Jerome Selmer to the Library
Board for full-four year terms each, ending June 30, 2006; and, REAPOINT Mahlon Chinn to the
Parking District Commission for full-four year term ending June 30. 2006; and. REAPPOINT
Christine Mead to the Recreation and Parks Commission for full-four year term ending June 30.
2006; and, REAPOINT John Evans, Joan Leathery and Edith Nafie to the Senior Citizens'
Commission for full-two years term ending June 30, 2004.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers'Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
In response to a Council question. City Manager Kelly, stated in part that, Council adopted a
Resolution setting the number of members for Centennial Celebration Commission to fifteen
(15), Volunteers can work with the commissioners as a working committee.
Council member Wuo nominated Fawaz R. Elmasri to the Centennial Celebration Commission
for a full term ending December 31,2003.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
Council member Kovacic nominated Dolores Foley to the Human Resources Commission for a
full-four year term ending June 30, 2006.
Mayor Marshall nominated Perry Cope to the Human Resources Commission for full-four year
term ending June 30. 2006,
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Folev
Kovacic '
Segal
Cope
Chang
Wuo
Marshall
By a majority vote of the Council Perry W. Cope was APPOINTED to the Human Resources
Commission for a full-four year term ending June 30, 2006. .
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PLANNING
COMSN.
(Schedule
Interviews)
01 cl(.! ~!o ()
SENIOR
CITIZENS
COMSN.
(Hyde)
01.2.0 /0
13,
13a.
MINUTES
(June 4, 2002)
13b.
MONETARY
GIFT
(Friends of the
Library)
o $ ~d ~t'<)
44:0123
Council member Kovacic suggested that the Council members interview the candidates for the
Planning Commission and spend ten minutes with each of the twelve applicants in order to get a
sense of their qualifications and vision for planning.
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Mayor Marshall suggested reducing the number of candidates to be interviewed to fIVe", each
Councilmember nominating one person.
Considerable discussion ensued with regard to the appointment and interview process. Mayor
Pro tem Chang suggested that every Councilmember vote for three candidates. Councilmember
Segal felt that it is not a reasonable solution to cast fifteen votes for three seats. Council member '
Wuo would like Council to appoint three members to the Planning Commission tonight.
Following discussion it was MOVED by Councilmember Kovacic, seconded by Council member
Segal and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to schedule an interview with each one of the
Planning Commission candidates.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
Mayor Pro tem Chang nominated Harvey Hyde to the Senior Citizens' Commission (at large) for
a full-two year term ending June 30, 2004.
Mayor Marshall nominated David Holt to the Senior Citizens' Commission for full-two years term
ending June 30, 2004.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Hvde
Chang
Kovacic
Segal
Wuo
Holt
Marshall
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By a majority vote of the Council Harvey Hyde was APPOINTED to the Senior Citizens'
Commission (at large) for a full-two year term ending June 30, 2004,
Mayor Marshall expressed appreciation to all outgoing Commissioners for their hard work and
welcomed new Board and Commission Members,
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED the Minutes of the June 4, 2002 Regular Meeting
ACCEPTED the donation of $30,000 to the Arcadia Public Library from the Friends of the
Arcadia Public Library for the purchase of library materials and for programs for children and
adults.
Mayor Pro tem Chang expressed appreciation to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for
their generous donation to the Arcadia Public Library.
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MONETARY ACCEPTED the donation of $2,000 to the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
GIFT from the Arcadia Historical Society,
(Arc. Historical
Society)
13d. ()1o/'O.(j,}
AWARD AWARDED a contract for legal advertising to Core Media Group, Inc. dba: Arcadia Weekly for
CONTRACT fiscal year 2002-2003; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to sign the contract after approval
(Legal by the City Attorney as to form.
Advertising -
Arcadia
Weekly)
13e.
INTER- Withdrawn.
AGENCY
AGREEMENT
(Interconnection
Pipeline Cons!.)
13f.
STREET
, DEDICATION
(1702 South
Santa Anita
Avenue)
See Page 16.
13g. 07'~O
REJECT BID
(Remodel City
Hall/Engineering
Office)
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REJECTED all bids for the remodel of City Hall/Engineering office and hold the project until the
outcome of the Civic Center Facilities Renovation Study.
13h. ()/" J
SERVICE
AGREEMENT
(Chamber of
Commerce)
131. 01'.:):) 0 r-O
ORDINANCE INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2161 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO.2161 OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
(Sister City DELETING, IN THEIR ENTIRETY, ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 2, PART 2, DIVISIONS 1 AND 2
Comsn, - RELATING TO THE ARCADIA SISTER CITY COMMISSION,"
Deleted)
i' .)
See Page 16.
13j. eJ-I?no If}
ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2159 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
NO. 2159 - THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 2, PART 2,
(Speed Limits - DIVISION 1, OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE SPEED
Golden West) LIMITS,"
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13k. () 1/{f)" S'~
ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2160 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF I
NO, 2160 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 AND ADDING CHAPTER 8.5
(Purchasing & AND 8.7 TO ARTICLE II OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PURCHASING
Contracting AND CONTRACTING REGULATIONS AND BIDDING PROCEDURES:
Regulations)
131. 03df,
RESOLUTION
NO. 6309
(FY 2002-2003
Appropriations
Limit)
1(1
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6309 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2002.2003 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII-B OF THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTITUTION ."
THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 13a, b, c, d, g, i, j. k and I APPROVED ON MOTION BY
MAYOR PRO TEM CHANG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KOVACIC AND CARRIED
ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
13f. O~iW" ')
STREET Consideration of the report and recommendation to dedicate a portion of Winnie Way street as
DEDICATION set forth in Parcel Map No. 25626 at 1702 South Santa Anita Avenue,
(1702 South
Santa Anita
Avenue)
(ACCEPTED)
13h. f) ,; "~,I
SERVICE
AGREEMENT
(Chamber of
Commerce)
In response to a Council question, City Manager Kelly, clarified that this is the final map and It is
in compliance with the State Subdivision Map Act. .
It was MOVED by Councilmember Segal, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chang and CARRIED on
roll call vote as follows to ACCEPT the dedication of a portion of Winnie Way as set forth in
Parcel Map No. 25626 at 1702 South Santa Anita Avenue.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
3t)
Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve an agreement for services with the
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.
In response to a Council question, City Manager Kelly, stated in part that, there has been
improvement in chamber services over the previous year. The Chamber has been asked to take
on another task regarding downtown parking. They have been encouraged to take more lead on
certain chamber issues before City steps in.
Council member Kovacic felt that the Chamber of Commerce publication has very little
information about City services and City Departments. He felt that a publication by the Chamber
should highlight what the City is all about. Mr. Kovacic is in favor of having written performance
standards between the City and the Chamber of Commerce.
City Manager Kelly suggested approval of the agreement subject to preparation of a more
comprehensive outline of what the City's expectations will be for certain services and
performance standards, to be submitted to the City Council within 30 days.
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(July 2, 2002)
ATTEST:
44:0126
It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Council member Wuo and CARRIED
on roll call vote to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE the Agreement for Services with
the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce for $55,000, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and,
PREPARATION of Performance Standards within 30 days.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
None
None
At 10:45 p,m. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED in memory of Isabel Hooten to
July 2, 2002 at 7:00 p,m. in the City Hall 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.
Gail A. Marshall, Mayor of the City of Arcadia
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