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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
May 15, 2001
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on
Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 6:00 p,m" in the Council Chambers Conference Room,
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
ABSENT: None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None,
At 6:04 p,m. the Arcadia City Council/Agency RECESSED, The Agency to Closed
Session,
CLOSED SESSION - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Seclion 54956,8)
5 North Fifth Avenue
11-111 North Fifth Avenue
131 North Fifth Avenue
Ralph Alfren and Ken Kentner
Arnold F, Richter
R Hale/M, Waken
Negotiating Parties - Agency: Deputy Executive Director
Developer: Fifth Avenue Group (Matt Waken/Richard Hale)
Under Negotiation - Price and terms of payment
The Agency Closed Session ended at 6:50 p,m, The City Council RECONVENED at
7:00 p.m, in the Council Chambers
INVOCATiaII Reverend Thomas Shriver, Emmanuel Assembly of God,
Arcadia Police Department Chaplain
PLEDGE OF Martin Plourde, Principal, Arcadia High School
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
In reference to Agenda Item 9g" the Anoakia Lane well equipping, building and piping
project, City Manager Kelly clarified that this project will appear on an agenda after July
1, 2001. In order to move on with the project, and time Ihe improvements and
modifications, staff requested an early appropriation from Reserve Funds,
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ORD, & RES,
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
It was MOVED by Council member Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Chang and
CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full
be WAIVED,
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City Attorney Deitsch announced the subject discussed at the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency Closed Session held earlier this evening, No reportable action was taken,
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PRESENTATION
CITIZENS OF Mayor Segal presented the May, 2001 Citizens of the Month Awards to Elizabeth Cox,
THE MONTH Josh Silverman and Cory Stubbs for their important role in saving the life of Richard
(Cox, Silverman Bauer, a crossing guard at the intersection of Santa AnitalLe Roy Avenues while filming
and Stubbs) a video about life in Arcadia, Mayor Segal stated in part, thanks to the quick response by
these youngsters, and the Fire Department medics, Mr, Bauer did not suffer damage to
his heart due to a heart attack while at work on March 12.
In addilion, on behalf of the United States Congress, Mayor Segal presented an
outstanding achievement recognition award to Elizabeth Cox, Josh Silverman and Cory
Stubbs, signed by Congressman David Dreier.
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PUBLIC HEARING
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() \ f{;). (, ~ TA 2000-001 Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve a time extension for Text
(1-Yr, Time Amendment 2000-001. On June 6, 2000, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2119 TA
('~ '. ,Extension 00-01, a text amendment amending Section 9273,1.10.1 and adding regulations
Ord, 2119 S-1 pursuant to Section 9273,2,10 relating to performance standards for certain nighttime
Zone SAR.T,) activities in Ihe S-1 zoning regulations, Section 1 of this ordinance amends Section I'
ORDINANCE 9273,1,10,1 to allow horseracing and other sporting and special events of a national or
NO, 2142 international significance to be telecast via satellite feed seven (7) days a week until no
(INTRODUCED) later than 1 :30 a,m, Additionally, the text amendment permitted certain outdoor events in
the "apron" area until 10:00 p,m. Section 4 of the Ordinance notes that this section
remains in effect for a period of one (1) year following the effective date of the ordinance
(July 6, 2001) at which time Section 1 terminates unless extended by ordinance of the
City following a noticed public hearing,
Santa Anita Park, the applicant for Text Amendment 2000-001, requested a one year
extension to the ordinance, allowing the satellite feed seven (7) days a week until no later
than 1 :30 a,m" and certain outdoor events in the open area until 1 0:00 p,m,
Mayor Segal OPENED the public hearing,
Vincent Folev, 320 Cambridge Drive, stated in part, that last year he urged the City
Council not to pass the ordinance that would allow nighttime activities at Santa Anita
Race Track because he was concerned about the noise, However, at this time he
requested that the City Council approve the one-year extension to the ordinance. He felt,
as a result of the hearings last year, Santa Anita has began an outreach program to the
neighbors and the Homeowners' Associations and is reaching out to be a better neighbor
than they have ever been.
Michael O'Connor, an Arcadia resident, stated in part, that the objective of the City
Council is to protect the citizens 01 Arcadia as well as help the businesses of Arcadia,
When those interest come into conflict, the City Council should concern themselves with
favoring the citizens rather than the business interest in the City, Mr. O'Connor further, I
stated in part, that he is opposed to the extension of hours at the track because of traffic
and safety, He felt that late night betting is not a good policy and is bad for the citizens of
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Arcadia,
It was MOVED by Council member Chandler, seconded by Council member Chang and
CARRIED to CLOSE the public hearing,
With regard to concems raised about late night crime, Arcadia Police Chief Hinig,
reported that there has been no impact on police operations or community safety during
the periods of nighttime betting at the track, .
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Chang and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to EXTEND Section 9273.1,10,1 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code, and the operation 10 proceed in compliance with the S-1 Performance
Standards; and, INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO, 2142 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CAliFORNIA, EXTENDING FOR
ONE (1) YEAR SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO, 2119 RELATING TO PERMITTED
USES IN THE S-1 ZONE (SECTION 9273,1,10,1)",
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
SEGAL Mayor Segal read a press release, prepared by the City Manager, reminding motorists of
(Press Release- what to do when approaching a dark intersection (signals not functioning) during rolling
Power Outages)power outages,
(Power Outage Mayor Segal noted that the City is in the process of filming a public service
Public Service announcement related to traffic safety during power outage which will be aired on
Announcement) Channel 20, in late Mayor June,
(Energy Crisis
Town Forum)
Mayor Segal announced that the Senator Margeit's office and City will be hosting a Town
Forum on the energy crisis, on July 2, 2001 at 6:30/7:00 p,m,
CHANG Councilmember Chang congratulated Elizabeth Cox, Josh Silverman and Cory Stubbs
(Cox, Silverman for their prompt and bright action that saved a citizen's life, He felt that the students
and Stubbs) behavior also illustrates the success of Arcadia's education, The students have common
sense, intelligence and know volunteerism,
CHANDLER
(Recycling)
MARSHALL
(Chinese Lion's
Club)
(FD Pancake
Breakfast)
Councilmember Chandler noted that in the near future an educational letter will be mailed
to residents with regard to waste collection and recycling, Mr, Chandler encouraged
residents to carefully read the letter and follow the directions.
Mayor Pro tem Marshall thanked the Arcadia Chinese Lion's Club for their $1,000
donation to Arcadia Schools and $500 to the Arcadia City Library,
Mrs, Marshall announced that the Arcadia Fire Department Pancake Breakfast will be
held on May 19, 2001,
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(Skate Park
Workshop)
(Nethercutt
Museum)
(Quote)
KOVACIC
(Citizen of the
Month Award)
(Summer
Concerts)
(Law Day)
SEGAL
(Citizen of the
Month Award)
(FD Pancake
Breakfast)
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Mrs, Marshall noted that the third skate park workshop will be held on May 23, 2001 from
6:00 p,m, to 8:00 p,m, at the Arcadia Community Center, She encouraged youngsters to
attend and submit their input.
Mrs, Marshall mentioned that she visited the Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar, California,
which has one of the world's finest car collections, A railroad car, which belonged to
Clara, the oldest daughter of Lucky Baldwin, is being restored at this museum.
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Mayor Pro tern Marshall shared a saying by Brian Lanker, 'the better we feel about
ourselves, the fewer times we have to knock somebody else down to feel tall",
Councilmember Kovacic expressed congratulations to Elizabeth Cox, Josh Silverman
and Cory Stubbs, He also complimented Mayor Segal for a powerful presentation and a
great Citizen of the Month Award program,
Mr, Kovacic reminded everyone to attend the California Philharmonic summer concert
series, beginning June 30, 2001, at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, There will be
seven concerts, one every other week,
Mr, Kovacic reported on the Law Day which was held on May 5, 2001 at the Arcadia
Public Library, Twenty local attorneys volunteered to pr,ovide free legal advice in
celebration of Law Day, Mr, Kovacic expressed appreciation to the Arcadia Chinese
Association for co-sponsoring this event, and the library and City staff for organizing it.
Mayor Segal stated, that he is very proud of the way the Citizens of the Month Award has
began, He is hopeful that the citizens of Arcadia will come through for another
presentation next month, which will be as powerful, and meaningful as the first.
Mayor Segal encouraged everyone to attend the Fire Department Pancake Breakfast,
Saturday May 19, 2001, from 7:00 to 11 :00 a,m, at Fire Station 106, at the corner of
Baldwin and Huntinglon,
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(Senior Citizen
of the Year
Award - Libby)
(Lucky Baldwin Mayor Segal made a correction to a prior announcement and stated in part, that 'the
Day Picnic) LUCky Baldwin Day Picnic" will be held on October 28, 2001 at Arcadia County Park.
ROLL CALL
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Mayor Segal congratulated Mrs, Carol Libby, the recipient of the Senior Citizen of the
Year award, and thanked all the seniors for their participation and volunteerism,
JOINT MEETING OF
THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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0(, <I, ' 0.'0 I ARA RES, Consideration of the report and recommendation to ADOPT following Resolulions:
NO, 193
(Central 1, ARA RESOLUTION NO, 193 entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE
Redevelopment REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, RECEIVING THE I
Project Report - REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE AMENDMENT NO, 5 TO THE
Amendment CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ('REPORr), APPROVING THE
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No, 5)
(ADOPTED)
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REPORT, AND TRANSMITTING THE REPORT AND THE REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE AMENDMENT NO, 5 TO THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT TO THE CITY COUNCIL"
ARARES, fl(yJ,), "
NO, 194 2, ARA RESOLUTION NO, 194 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
(Amendment REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CONSENTING TO AND
No, 5 - Joint CALLING FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT NO, 5 TO THE
PH 7-3-01) REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT."
(ADOPTED)
RESOLUTION
NO, 6221 06 yO
(Receive
Amendment
No, 5 Report)
(ADOPTED)
3, CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO, 6221 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, RECEIVING THE REPORT TO THE CITY
.. ICOUNCIL FOR AMENDMENT NO, 5 TO THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT ("REPORT") AND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
AMENDMENT NO, 5 TO THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ("PLAN"):
4, CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO, 6222 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CONSENTING TO AND CALLING FOR A
RESOLUTION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT NO, 5 TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
NO, 6222 0 G YO, "/PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT."
(Amendment
No.5 - Joint
PH 7-3-01)
(ADOPTED)
MOTION
(Redsvelopment
Agency)
MOTION
(City Council)
Agency Resolution No, ARA-193, requests that the Agency review and approve the
"Report to the City Council" and to transmit it to the City Council as required by Health
and Safety Code, Section 33352, This "Report" discusses in some detail the purpose of
the Amendment area, the existing physical and economic conditions, projects and
programs to improve or alleviate blighted conditions, financing, an analysis of the
Preliminary Plan, the Environmental Impact Report, the Report of the County Fiscal
Officer, and reports on various official meetings regarding the proposed Amendment No,
5, Also, in Resolution ARA-193 the Agency is transmitting the amended Redevelopment
Plan to the City Council,
Agency Resolution No, ARA-194, requests that the Agency call for a joint Agency/City
Council Public Hearing at 7:00 p,m, on July 3, 2001,
In City Council Resolution No. 6221, the City Council is asked to receive the "Report" and
the proposed amended Redevelopment Plan, By Resolution No, 6222 the City Council is
also requested to schedule a joint Agency/City Council Public Hearing at 7:00 p,m. on
July 3,2001,
City Manager Kelly noted that these actions are a transmittal phase and not a formal
approval. Staff also noted, that at the community meeting held on April 24, 2001, most
people in the area felt the need for a project amendment and supported the revitalization
of the business district on Live Oak Avenue,
Following a brief discussion it was MOVED by Agency Member Chandler, seconded by
Agency Member Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that RESOLUTION
ARA-193 and RESOLUTION ARA-194 be and are hereby ADOPTED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
None
It was MOVED by Council member Chang, seconded by Council member Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that RESOLUTION NO, 6221 and RESOLUTION
NO, 6222 be and are hereby ADOPTED,
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NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
None
8. CONSENT ITEMS
8a, APPROVED the Minutes of the May 1, 2001 Regular Meeting,
MINUTES
(May 1, 2001)
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\ ,-APPROP,
FUNDS
(Signal Mod.
HtglSanta Anita)
APPROPRIATED an additional $12,000 for the traffic signal controller and cabinet at
Huntington Drive/Santa Anita Avenue,
THE PRECEDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT ITEMS 8a and b
APPROVED ON MOTION BY AGENCY MEMBER CHANDLER, SECONDED BY
AGENCY MEMBER KOVACIC AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
None
ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to June 5, 2001 at
6:00 p,m,
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THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
9a,
MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the May 1, 2001 Regular Meetin9,
(May 1, 2001)
9b,
AWARD AWARDED a contract in the amount of $236,768.00 to Excel Paving Co, for the
~, i'lCONTRACT rehabilitation of Baldwin Avenue from Foothill Boulevard to Cambridge Drive and South
(Rehab, Baldwin - Bound Baldwin Avenue from Cambridge Drive to Huntington Drive; and, WAIVED any
Foothill to informalities in the bid or bidding process; and, AUTHORZED the City Manager and City
ccambbr!ddge at nd Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney,
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Huntington)
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. - ($15,000)
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,~ CONTRACT
, AMENDED
(TraffiC Eng. Svcs,)
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In response to a Council question, staff stated in part, due to the heavy traffic, Baldwin
Avenue is in poor condition and the roadway analysis indicated Baldwin as a priority for
repair and rehabilitation, The proposed rehabilitation includes cold milling of asphalt
concrete and 2 " rubberized asphalt concrete overlay.
APPROVED receipt of additional $15,000 from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for
the enhancement and refurbishment of the south patio of the Library in memory of Jesse
Vanlandingham,
APPROVED amending the contract with Willdan to provide up to $15,000 additional
professional traffic engineering services; and, DIRECTED the City Manager to EXECUTE
said amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney,
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In response to a Council question, staff stated in part, that the workload in the traffic
engineering area has been significant this fiscal year, and as a result of this the City's
Traffic Engineer has been required to provide additional traffic engineering services,
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AWARD
CONTRACT
(Gilb Arcadia
Historical
Museum
Casework)
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AWARD 1-YR. WAIVED the formal bidding procedures based upon the special facts presented; and,
CONTRACT AWARDED a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $73,200 to Traffic
EXTENSION Operations, Inc, for the performance of citywide street striping and pavement marking
(Citywide Street service for fiscal year 2001-2002; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to
Striping & EXECUTE a contract amendment on behalf of the City,
Pavement
Marking)
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AWARDED a contract in the amount of $34,473,60 to Ironwood for the Gilb Arcadia
Historical Museum casework; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a
contract in a form approved by the City Attomey,
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AWARD APPROPRIATED $845,346,00 for the construction, inspection and contingencies for the
CONTRACT Anoakia Well; and, AWARDED a contract in the amount of $594,450,00 to Terra-Cal
(Anoakia Lane Construction, Inc, for the equipment, building and piping work for the Anoakia Well.
Well Equipping,
Bldg, & Piping)
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RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6224 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
NO, 6224 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, TO PROVIDE A RETIREMENT
(lRC 401(a) ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM TO ELIGIBLE CITY EMPLOYEES.'
Plan)
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ORDINANCE
NO, 2139
(Signatory
Authority - City
Manager)
(ADOPTED)
THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 9a, b, c, d, e, f, g and h APPROVED ON MOTION
BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANG, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANDLER
AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
None
CITY ATIORNEY
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City Attorney Deitsch presented for ADOPTION and read the title of ORDINANCE NO,
2139, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER
10 TO ARTICLE 1 REGARDING DELEGATION OF CERTAIN SIGNATORY
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER CONCERNING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS,
It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Marshall and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ORDINANCE NO, 2139 be and it is hereby
ADOPTED,
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
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ADJOURNMENT Mayor Segal ADJOURNED the May 15, 2001 Regular Meeting of the Arcadia City
(Juns 5, 2001) Council at 8:06 p,m" to June 5, 2001 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.
ATTEST:
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