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CITY COUN8lL PROCf:EDINGS ARE TAPE RECOI,DED AND'ON FILE iN THE OFFiCE OF
. THE CITY CLERK
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
NOVMEBER 6, 2001
The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at
5:00 p.m. for a regular meeling in the Council Chambers Conference Room.
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
ABSENT: None ---
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
No one spoke.
At 5:06 p.m. the City Council RECESSED to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) 10 meet with legal counsel regarding Request
for Amicus Support - Alford v. Superior Court (San Diego Counly); 89 Cal. App. 4tl1 356, 107
Cal. Rptr. 2d 245, (2001).
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to meel with legal counsel regarding Request
for Amicus Support - Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in City of Auburn v. Qwest Corp., 247 F.3d
(91h Cir. 2001).
The Regular Meeting RECONVENED at 5:21 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room.
STUDY SESSION
Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve the 2000-2005 Housing Element
Update and adopt Resolution No. 6261 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, AMENDING APPENDIX A, THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SECTION AND THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING SECTION OF THE GENERAL
PLAN BY ADOPTION OF THE 2000-2005 HOUSING ELEMENT ADDRESSING THE
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE CITY'S HOUSING ELEMENT".
The cor"ullant's ,epr"senta[jves, Veronica Tam and Jessica Barkley, Colton Bridges and
Associates, presented a detailed overview of the 2000-2005 Housing Element Update. stating in
part, that the California State Legislalure has mandated that all cities and counties prepare a
Housing Element as part of its comprehensive General Plan. State law requires Housing
Elements to be updated at least every five (5) years to reflect a community's changing housing
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. needs. Once adopted by the City Council, the City's Housing Element will be in compliance with
". . . "State Housing Element law. .. ..
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The Arcadia Housing Element consists of the following major components: An analysis of the
City's population, households and employment base; the characteristics of the City's housing
'stock, including a summary of the present and projected housing needs of the City's
households; a review of potential constraints 10 meeting the City's idenlified housing needs; an
evaluation of resources that will further the development of new housing; and, a statement of the
housing plan to address Arcadia's identified housing needs, including housing goals, policies,
and programs. The objectives of ttie housing Element are to identify strategies and programs
that focus on: providing adequate housing sites; preserving and improving housing and
neighborhoods; assisting in the provision of affordable housing; removing governmental and
other constraints to housing development; and, promoting fair and equal housing opportunities.
Following presentation, representatives from Cotton/Bridges/Associates responded to questions
and concerns raised by the Council with regard to affordable housing needs and requirements,
stating in part that in order to receive credit the City should demonstrate the ability to
accommodate eighty-seven (87) units in the low income category and sixteen (16) additional
units in the'moderate income category. Further, the provisions and preservation of affordable
housing was explained in detail, which included the first-time home buyer program; home buyer
assistance program; affordable housing resources; affordable housing for families; home
improvement g'rant programs; and, the home improvement loan program.
Considerable discussion ensued centered on City development standards; senior housing and
school district concerns. The Council members felt thai the City has an obligation to provide
Arcadia seniors with senior housing. A public hearing was scheduled for tonight's regular
meeting portion of the agenda to approve the 2000-2005 Housing Element Update.
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UBRARY Janet Sporleder, City Librarian, presented an overview of the Library Strategic Plan which was
S1RA1EGICPLAN adopted by the Library Board of Trustee at its September 20, 2001 meeting. The Plan includes
AND CIP a description of the process and procedures followed by the Board as they developed the plan
(APPROVED) for expending funds allocated by the City Council for improving Library services. The Strategic
0\-<.. ,- i...:J Plan includes recommendations for a complete reorganization of Library staff and for additional
staffing. The plan also includes a discussion of the need to provide additional office space at
the Library for the staffing levels recommended, and to develop suggestions for expanding
service areas in the facility. The Plan will form the basis for fulure decisions by the. Library
Board regarding services and programs. It is the mission of the Arcadia Public Library to
provide full and equal access to materials and services Ihat meet the educational, informational,
historical and individual interests of a diverse community.
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In addition Mrs. Sporleder explained in detail the Plan's goals and objectives which includes;
support individuals of all ages and levels in their educational, informational, and recreational
pursuits; preserve the cultural and intellectual heritage of Arcadia; utilize and maintain
appropriate technoiogy; facilitate access to public information at all levels of government
including Federal, State, County, City and Special Districls; provide the best and most efficient
service possible by maintaining adequate staff and physical facility; meet the needs and
interests of the community with library programs and collections; and, provide information on
library resources and improve communication within community. ..
The City Council approved an additional $200,000 in the Library budget in fiscal year 2000-2001
for Library programming. A portion of those funds is currently being utilized to fund temporary
staff positions pending the development and approval of the Strategic Plan. The Capilal
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Improvem!l1]1 Project for a Library Facilities Space Planning Analysis would require $20,000.
The Equipment Acquisiiiun request for relocating and furnishing offices wouid require $25,000.
Sufficient funds are Available in the Capital Fund Clccount. .
Following the staff presentation con~iderabl() discussion ensued concluded by the following
motion. It was MOVED by Councilmember Kovacic, seconded by Council member Chang and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT the Library Strategic Plan and APPROVE the
Capital Improvement Projects. . :,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
None.
The City Council RECESSED al 7:00 p.m. and RECONVENED at 7:08 p.m. in Ihe Council
Chambers for the Regular Meeting.
1NV0CA1lOO Reverend Cynthia Reyes Fillmore, Village Presbyterian Church of Arcadia
PLEDGE OF State Senator, Robert Margett
AlLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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ORD. & RES.
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
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ARCADIA
FESTIVAL OF
BANDS
(M/M Hur.dshamer)
PRESENT: Council members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
ABSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None.
It was MOVED by Council member Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Marshall 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 City Council met in Closed Session earlier this evening
and determined staff that the City would join as Amicus Supporl regarding Agenda Items 1 a. and
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Segal presented a proclamation to Cathy and Len Hundshamer and announced the
Arcadia Festival of Bands will take place on November 17, 2001, and proclaiming the month of
November as Arcadia Festival of Bands Month.
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CALIFORNIA Mayor Segal presented the Mayor's Certificale of Commendation to the California Gold Soccer
GOLD SOCCER Team who placed second overall and received the Silver Medal in the Gothia Cup Youth Soccer
TEAM Tournament in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Golhia Cup is the largest youth soccer tournament in
the world. The team was accompanied by their coach, Dr. Dino Clarizio.
On behalf of the California State Senate, Senator Robert Margett, presented a framed resolution
to Callfcrnia Gold Soccer Team coach, Dr. Dino Clarizio commending him for his dedicated
service to youth and youth soccer.
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2000-2005
HOUSING
ELEMENT
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PUBLIC HEARING
Donald Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, presented an
overview of the 2000-2005 Housing Element Updale, stating in part, that the California State
Legislature has mandated that all cities and counties prepare a Housing Element as part of their
comprehensive General Pan. State law requires Housing Elements to be updated at least every
five (5) years to reflect a community's changing housing needs. The City's Housing Element
was last updated in 1996. The proposed Housing Element Update covers the 2000-2005
. period, pursuant to the update cycle for jurisdictions within the Soulhern California Association
of Governments (SCAG) region.
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Donna Butler, Development Service Administrator, presented an historical overview of the
Housing Element, stating in part, that on February 13, 2001 a public hearing was held before the
Planning Commission to receive inpul from the public as well as the Commission on the Draft
2000-2005 Housing Element. Based on the comments received at this meeling, the Housing
Element was revised and submitted to the State of California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD), Division of Housing Policy Developmenl for review. On April
27th the City received comments from HCD advising that the element needed 10 be revised to
demonstrate that the City has sufficient land, zoned at appropriate densities to accommodate
the development of housing commensurate with Arcadia's share of the regional housing need
for all income groups; and, that the City's housing program encourage and facilitate the
development, rehabilitation and conservation of housing in Arcadia. Revisions were made in
response 10 HCD's comments and forwarded for second review. On August 13, the State
advised that the City's Housing Element Update adequately responds to the statu lory
requirements and Ihe revised elemenl will be in "full compliance with State Housing Element law
when adopted and submitted for review". The revisions to the Housing Element are set forth in I
the November 6, 2001 staff report.
Following the staff presentation a representative from the City's housing consultant, Cotton
Bridges and Associates, presented a brief summary of the Housing Element, stating in part, that
the Housing Element contains goals, policies and programs thai govern the type of housing
development for the next five (5) years.
Mayor Segal OPENED the public hearing. No one came forward to address the City Council.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chandler, seconded by Mayor Pro tern Marshall and
CARRIED to CLOSE the Public Hearing.
It was MOVED by Council member Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Chang and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ADOPT the Negative Declaration; and, APPROVE the
2000-2005 Housing Eiement Update; and, ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6161 entitled: "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING APPENDIX
A, THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION AND THE IMPLEMENTATION AND
MONITORING SECTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN BY ADOPTION OF THE 2000-2005
HOUSING ELEMENT ADDRESSING THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO
THE CITY'S HOUSING ELEMENT'.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:-
.. Council members Chandier, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
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CHANG
(Calif. Gold
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(Lucky Baldwin
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(Gilb Historical
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Council member Chang congratulated the California Gold Soccer Team for their outstanding
performance. He also expressed appreciation to Dr. Dino Clarizio, the coach, for his dedication
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to Arcadia youngsters.
Dr. Chang noted that the "Lucky Baldwin Day Picnic", was a huge success. More than 2000
people attended. He also commended the students for their participation in Ihe spelling bee
contest.
Dr. Chang noted the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum dedication ceremony
was held on October 20, 2001. The museum is beautifully designed and has 4,000 sq. ft. of
space. He encouraged everyone to becom!l a member and support the Arcadia Historical
Society.
(Mr. Niedecken) Dr. Chang expressed condolences to Roger Chandler on the passing of his father-in-law, John
Niedecken.
CHANDLER
(Senator
Margett)
(Holiday
Award)
Council member Chandier thanked California Stale Senator Robert Margett, for leading the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Chandler announced that judging for the Holiday Home Decoration Awards will take place
on December 17th and 18th. He reminded homeowners to have their lights on from 6:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m.
MARSHALL Mayor Pro tem Marshall congratulated the California Gold Soccer Team.
(Calif. Gold
Soccer Team)
(Mr. Niedecken) Mrs. Marshall expressed condolences to Roger and Jane Chandier and their family on the
passing of Jane's father.
(Lucky Baldwin Mrs. Marshall congratulated Mayor Segal for a successful and an enjoyable community picnic.
Day Picnic)
(Veterans Day) Ms. Marshall encouraged everyone to attend ~Remembering Our Veterans and their Families",
which will be hosted by Supervisor Antonovich at the Arcadia County Park on Sunday
November 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Quote) Mrs. Marshall shared a saying by W. A. Nance, "No person can be a great leader unless he
takes genuine joy in the successes of those under him".
KOVACIC
(Memorial
Garden - Lib.)
Councilmember Kovacic noted that the dedication of the Jesse Vanlandingham Memorial
Garden at the Arcadia Public Library was held on November 4th. Jesse Vanlandingham played
a critical role in the life of Arcadia, especially in the life of the library. Mr. Kovacic expressed
appreciation to the Berger Foundation for the donation for the dcslgn of this memori<:1 garden.
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.' (Libra/)" Mr. Kovacic announced that the Arcadia Public Libra/)' Strategic Plan was approved by the City
Strategic-~' . 'Councfi'in7a Study'Session held earlier this evening. He requestea presentation 'of a short I
Plan) - summa/)' of the plan, for public information, at a future meeting. -
(Gangs
Awareness)
Mr. Kovacic encouraged eve/)'one to attend a public meeting on November 14, 2001, from 1 :00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Arcadia Council Chambers with regard to the increased awareness of
Asian gangs and improving crime prevention strategies in the community, hosted by California
State Senator Robert Margett, Assembly Member Carol Liu, and State Attorney General Bill
Lockyer.
(Mr. Niedecken) Mr. Kovacic expressed condolences to Roger and Jane Chandler.
SEGAL
(Community
Picnic)
(Cable 1V -
Adelphia)
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Mayor Segal thanked City staff and employees for playing an active part in creating a very
successful community picnic. The Mayor hoped that the City will be able to continue this event
in the future.
Mayor Segal announced that Arcadia's cable company, Adelphia, will be conducting a
solicitation in Arcadia neighborhoods, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. He noted that this is a permitted solicitation under the City's solicitation
Ordinance.
(Calif. Gold Mayor Segal congratulated the California Gold Soccer Team members and representatives for
Soccer Team) their accomplishment in Gothenburg, Sweden.
(Festival of
Bands)
Mayor Segal encouraged everyone to attend the Arcadia Festival of Bands on Saturday,
November 17th.
(Mr. Niedecken) Mayor Segal also expressed condolences to Roger and Jane Chandler on the passing of
Roger's father-in-law.
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THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
ABSENT: None
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to November 20, 2001 at
6:00 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED.
10. CONSENT ITEMS
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MINUTES APPROVED the Minutes of the October 16, 2001 Regular Meeting.
(Oct. 16,2001)
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NEW 8. REVISED APPROvED HI" jeb descriptions for the new classiflcations of. Policc Communications -
JOB SPECIF. Computer Support Specialist and Circulation Services Supervisor; and, APPROVED the
(Computer revisions to the existing job descriptions of Communications and Marketing 1/11, Assistant City
SUPP?rt, Librarian, Principal Librari:m and Senior Library Technician, effective November 7, 2001.
Specialist &
Circulation Svcs.
Supervisor,
Comm. & Mrk'ng
Specialist 111I,
Assit. Librarian,
Prine. Librarian
& Sr. Lib. Tech.)
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CONTRACT
AWARD
(Police Storage
& Tow Svc.)
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APPROVED renewal of the agreement with G & S Towing for official police storage and tow
service from Janua/)' 9, 2002, to January 8, 2007; and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to
EXECUTE: the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6264 entitled: "A, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
NO. 6264 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10-17TH
(Calif. Recycles AS CALIFORNIA RECYCLES WEEK AND NOVEMBER 15 AS AMERICA RECYCLES DAY".
Week, Nov. 10-
17 & America
Recycles Day,
Nov. 15)
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1-YR. AWARDED a one-year contract extension in the amount of $420,910 to CLS Landscape
CONTRACT Management Inc., for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Facilities; and, AUTHORIZED.
EXTENSION the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract extension in a form approved by the
(Landscape City Attorney.
Maint. Svcs.)
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AWARD AWARDED a contract in the amount of $1 ,394,583 to Southwest Engineering, Inc. for the Santa
CONTRACT Anita Reservoir NO.3 Rehabilitation project; and, WAIVED all informalities in the bid process;
(SA Reservoir and, AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE the contract in a form
NO.3 Rehab. approved by the City Attorney.
Project)
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FINAL TR. MAP APPROVE:D the Final Map of Tract No. 53249 for a 5-unit residential condominium project at
NO. 53249 434 West Huntington Drive.
(434 W. Htg.)
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ACCEPT
WORK
(Bldwn., Fthl.,
Las Tunas/Live
Oak Concrete
Rehab. Proj.)
ACCEPTEOD all work performed by E.C. Construction Company for the Concrete Rehabilitation
Project on Baldwin Avenue, Foothill Boulevard, and Las Tunas/Live Oak Avenue, as complete;
and, AUTHORIZED the final payment to be made in accordance with the contact documents
subject to a retention of $20,974.07.
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FINAL TR. MAP APPROVED the Final Map of Tract No. 53303 for a 6-unit residential condominium project at I
NO. 53303 33-41 Genoa Street.
(33-41 Genoa)
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3-YR. MAINT.
SVCS.
AGREEMENT
(Graffiti
Removal)
AUTHORIZED the City Manager to enter into a three-year maintenance services agreement with
Urban Graffiti Enterprises, Inc. for graffiti removal services subject to approval as to form by the
City Attorney. The City budgeted $12,500 in fiscal year 2001-2002 for this service.
10k.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6265 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
NO. 6265 THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
(ICRMA - City INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
of Palm Springs) ADMITTING TO MEMBERSHIP THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS".
101.
PROF. SVCS.
091-0-( J AGREEMENT
(Pavement
Design - St.
Reconst. &
Rehab.)
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RESOLUTION
NOS. 6266 &
6267
(Grant Fund
Application -
Wilderness Pk.
& Gilb Arc.
Historical
Museum)
AUTHORIZED the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a Professional Services
Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney to Willdan in an amount not to exceed
$57,505 to provide pavement design services for street reconstruction and rehabilitation at
various locations.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6266 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROViNG THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FOR URBAN RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTERS, MUSEUMS, AND
FACILITIES FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION OR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL
PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE JOHN F.
PANATIER NATURE CENTER AT WILDERNESS PARK".
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6267 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FOR URBAN RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTERS, MUSEUMS, AND
FACILITIES FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION OR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL
PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE RUTH AND
CHARLES GLIB ARCADIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM".
THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 10a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, I and m APPROVED ON
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANDLER, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM
MARSHALL AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES: .
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
None
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CITY MANAGER
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ORDINANCE
NO.2151
(Arc. Historical
Cmsn.) In summa/)', City Manager William Kelly presented an historical overview of the Arcadia
(INTRODUCED) Historical Museum operation and process. The original Arcadia Historical Museum was
C 1/../) -/ 'i operated solely by volunteers, led by a volunteer Board of Directors, with expenses paid by
donations from the community. With the opening of the new Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia
Historical Museum and the resignation of long-time volunteer curator Carol Libby, the City
Council allocated funds to hire a full-time curator to oversee the museum collections and tc
guarantee a secure future for the new museum. Due to the increased size and scope of the new
facility, the Historical Society Board of Directors agreed to the concept of having the City Council
appoint a commission to ensure the on-going operation and maintenance of the museum as a
City facility.
Consideration of the report and recommendation and introduction of Ordinance No. 2151,
establishing the Arcadia Historical Commission.
It was proposed that the seven (7) member-commission be comprised of four (4) members
suggested by the Arcadia Historical Society and approved by the City Council, two (2) members
suggested by the City Council, and one (1) member suggested by the Library Board of Trustee.
Three members will serve an initial two-year term and four members serve a four-year term, so
that staggered terms will result as in other City commissions. The new commission will act in an
adviso/)' capacitY to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the museum, and will be
charged with the responsibility to develop a vision and mission statement, identity goals, create
collection policies and guide the museum as it develops its programs and collections. Interested
individuals wiiJ file the appropriate application with the City Clerk's office no later than 5:30 p.m.
on November 27th. The resumes will be submitted to the City Council at the first meeting in
December for Council's consideration.
Council member Kovacic suggested an amendment to the wording of Ordinance No. 2152 to
"The Arcadia Historical Museum Commission" instead of "The Arcadia Historical Commission".
Council concurred.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2151 as amended: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING THE ARCADIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM COMMISSION".
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
None
None
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CITY ATTORNEY
12a.
ORDINANCE
NO. 2152
(Zone Change
ZoO 1-001
1012-1026 S.
First Avenue)
(INTRODUCED) It was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Chang and CARRIED
e?'- .. " . '1:/ on roll call vote as follows that ORDINANCE NO. 2152 be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
City Attorney Deitsch presented for INTRODUCTION and read the title of ORDINANCE NO.
2152: "AN QRDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA.,
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA TO REZONE THE PROERTIES
LOCATED AT 1012 THROUGH 1026 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE FROM R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) TO R-1 7,500, ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-01-001".
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ABSENT:
Council members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal
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ADJOURNME:NT Council member Chandler adjourned the meeting in memol)' of John "Jack" Niedecken. "As it
(In Memory of, was mentioned earlier, my father-in-law John Niebecken, we called him Jack, passed away
John NiedecKen)' October 26. The services and funeral was just a week ago Monday. Before I get started with
memories of his life, I would like to make some special thanks so that I do not forget. I would
like to thank my colleagues on the City Council for all their support and particularly June Alford
who was at the services, and the Kovacic's, Dr. Chang, thank you very much, thank you Gail
and Mickey Segal. Also, 'I would like to thank the staff, Bill, Ken Petty, Jerl)' Collins and
Monsignor priebe of Hoiy Angels Church who did a wonderful job of handling the services and
we give special thanks from our family for that. Also, from the Arcadia Chinese Association,
SherI)' Liang and Kay Tseng were there to honor my father-in-law. And, vel)' special thanks
would go from his two surviving daughters, my wife Jane and her sister Christine Wiegand, to
the Arcadia Firefighters. The fire department got to know my father-in-law quite well because he
was a bit of a diabetic and they in fact saved his life and as a result they got to know him, and I
would take him to their pancake breakfast's and up to the displays at the fire house. So, the
Arcadia Firefighters are really wonderful people, they saved his life in my home more than once,
so,~on behalf of his two daughters, Jane and Chris, they want to give a special thanks, Mr. Kelly,
to the Arcadia Firefighters, and so you really are appreciated. Also, to the Police Officers that
were there to respond in a 911 fashion. It was just February that I closed a meeting in the
memol)' of my mother-in-law Patricia Faye Niedecken, his wife, she passed away on Februal)'.
So sadly, I would do this for John and as Gary said Jack who turned out to be my best friend.
Jack was born on May 31, 1924, in Falls City, Nebraska. He passed away just this October
26th, right here in Arcadia, one day before my wife's birthday. He survived by five grandsons,
Greg and Jeff Chandler, Nick, Scott and Matt Wiegand. He has two sisters that survived him,
Marie Fetty of Rochester, Minnesota and Peggy McFarland and her husband :Jim in Lincoln,
Nebraska. And, it was vel)' nice that after twenty-two years of not seeing his two sisters, he
made a trip back to Nebraska and was able to meet up with Marie and Peggy and their families
just this summer, so a mission accomplished for Jack and they had a wonderful visit. He also
has a Brother-in-law, William Tilley and Mary in Carson City, Nevada. Since he moved here to
California and moved in with our family, he had a life long friend and Marine Corp. buddy, Harry
Snider, he visited three times and so we kind of consider him as somebody who has survived
him along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
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Jack proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, from June 1943 to February 1946. He
survived Combat at the Battle of Peleliu in the South Pacific. When he left the Marine Corp. the
G.1. bill afforded him to go Watchmakers College with his friend Harl)' Snider, both were at the
battle of Peleliu. He went to watchmakers College in Elgin, Illinois. He latter went on to own a
jewelry store in Nebraska where he sold and repair clocks and watches and other merchandise.
In 1951 he and Pat moved from Nebraska to California and he became ultimately a partner in a
company, Don Richetts Precision Tool Company, located right on Valley Boulevard in
Rosemead, where he sold and repaired precision instruments used in the aircraft industry. I
never actually met a person who didn't liked Jack, he was that kind of a wonderful fellow, and as
result his life was full of friends and family. He had many interesting hobbies, he painted, he
golfed, he built furniture, he built clocks, and he was a member of the Santa Anita Woodcarvers
Guild #24 which is a really great group that meets at the County Park and some of the members
were present at his services, and he got great comradely and he carves some beautiful carvings
which we have entire collection of it. He was also a parishioner at the Holly Angels Church in
Arcadia, and he have be seen there eveI)' Sunday and he gave generously to their construction
fund. Jack was yet another of the greatest generation and I would like to say about the greatest
generation something that Tom Brokaw put in his book, about the greatest generation he said,
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. 'no fanfare required, they've had their parades, they've heard the speeches, they know what
they accomplished and they are proud. They wiil have their World War II memorial and their
place in the ledgers of history but no block of granite or elaborate edifice can equal their lives of
sacrifice achievement, duty an honor as monuments to their time'. Jack was one of those, a
man of great faith, a wonderful father, husband and a friend, and a World War II Veteran. He
was an honest and hard working man and he passed away without compiaint and he will forever
be with the love of his life, Patricia, together again, this time in a special place for heroes,
already etched for eternity".
ADJOURNMENT
(Nov. 16,2001)
Mayor Segal ADJOURNED the November 6, 2001 Regular Meeting of the Arcadia City Council
at 8:09 p.m., to November 20, 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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