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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
March 7, 2000
Pursuant to the foregoing adjournment of the February 15, 2000 Regular Meeting of the
Arcadia City Council the City Clerk appeared at the time and place of adjournment at
6:00 p,m., and announced that no closed or study session is scheduled and no quorum
will be present until 7:00 p.m., at which time the Regular Meeting will convene in the
Council Chambers.
INVOCATION Father Gene Wallace, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration,
PLEDGE OF Kent Ross, City Librarian
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council members Harbicht, Kovacic, Marshall, Roncelli and Chandler
ABSENT: None
1,
FIRST AVE.
MIDDLE
SCHOOL &
HUGO REID
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
(Arbor Day)
2,
HOME DEPOT
(Alhambra,
EI Monte &
Monrovia)
3,
ORD, & RES,
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Chandler presented Mayor's Certificates of Commendation to Hugo Reid
Elementary School representative, Mr. Paul Kearns, Principal, for participating in the
Arbor Day celebration and the 2000 essay contest winners, Students receiving awards
were: Kelsy Nelson, Spencer Ozaki, Shela Purnazari, Vedranna Brkic, Henry Blaauw and
Katie Olender.
On behalf of the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, Mayor Chandler presented a plaque to
First Avenue Middle School Principal Beverly Klatt, for staff and students participation in
the Arbor Day 2000 celebration,
Mayor Chandler expressed appreciation to Home Depot employees for their service to
the community during the fire in the Angeles National Forest, at the northern part of
Arcadia, Mayor Chandler and Mr. John Mac Donnell presented the Mayor's Certificate of
Commendation to representatives from Home Depot stores in Alhambra, EI Monte and
Monrovia,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
The City Manager introduced the new Director of Administrative Services, Mrs, Tracey
Hause,
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht, seconded by Council member Marshall and
CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in full
be WAIVED,
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TA 2000-001 Consideration of Text Amendment 2000-001 filed by the Los Angeles Turf Club (LATC)
(S-l Zone Chgs. requesting 'the following changes and additions to the S-1 (Special Use) zoning
Extend Days! regulations at Santa Anita Race Track:
Hours for Horse
Racing via 1. Amendment of Section 9273,1,10,1 to allow horse racing and other events to be
Satellite Feed; telecast via satellite feed seven (7) days a week no later than 1 :30 a,m.
Restaurant &
Big Screen
Monitor Use
Year-around)
(APPROVED)
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WEED
ABATEMENT
PROGRAM
(1999-2000)
(APPROVED)
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PUBLIC HEARING
On February 15, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No, 6162 initiating the annual
weed abatement program and declaring the City's intention to provide for the abatement
of noxious weeds, rubbish and refuse from various private properties within the City,
Resolution No, 6162 also set March 7, 2000, as the lime and place to hear objections to
the proposed removal of such flammable and otherwise noxious material.
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As required by the Government Code, the County agricultural Commissioner mailed the
appropriate notice to all affected property owners advising them of the City's intention to
provide for abatement of their properties, The property owners were further advised of
the public hearing this date,
Mayor Chandler OPENED the public hearing,
No one came forward to speak in favor or against the weed abatement program and it
was MOVED by Council member Kovacic, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht and
CARRIED to CLOSE the public hearing,
It was then MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Harbicht, seconded by Council member Kovacic
and CARRIED on a roll call vote as follows to DIRECT the County Agricultural
Commissioner to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish and refuse removed
from those properties setforth in the 1999-2000 weed abatement list.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Kovacic, Marshall, Roncelli and Chandler
None
None
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2, Amendment to allow for year-around usage of the restaurant located in the
grandstand for non-horse racing activities and to use the big screen monitor in the
infield for code permitted uses at the track,
The Planning Commission at its January 25, 2000 meeting recommended approval of the
usage of the restaurant and the big screen monitor, and further recommended that the
extension of days and hours for horse racing and other events via satellite feed be
allowed only with an approved conditional use permit.
Currently the City Code allows horse racing via satellite feed on Friday and Saturday
nights only until no later than 1 :30 a.m, Satellite wagering takes place on Friday nights
from Hong Kong, The general attendance ranges from 200 to 500 patrons, Telecasts
terminate at 1 :30 a,m, Other nighttime satellite wagering is Hollywood Park's twilight
racing from May through July, Staff stated that generally twilight racing is over at 8:00
p,m, and attendance ranges from 500 to 4,000 patrons,
LA TC has indicated that the following may be some of the other events for which they
may wish to utilize the big screen and satellite telecasting: Monday night football; bowl
games such as the Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl and International Soccer; Formula 1 Racing;
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major sports events including boxing, golfing, tennis, etcetera; and news events that are
televised all over the world,
According to the applicant only portions of Santa Anita's grandstand are open to the
public for nighttime satellite feeds, and all broadcasting for satellite horse racing is
transmitted inside the building only, where the monitors are located, The outdoor
loudspeakers are not used,
Staff noted that the current code allows usage of both the restaurant and the big screen
monitor for horse racing activities and for non-profit type of activities and events, LA TC
is requesting that operation of the restaurant and use of the infield big screen monitor be
allowed throughout the year and not restricted to activities related to horse racing or non-
profit events, As noted, all current broadcasting for satellite telecasting is within the
buildings.., no sound is amplified from the big screen in the infield,
In reference to parking issues, it was noted that there would not be a charge for parking...
this would encourage all patrons attending nighttime activities at the race track to park in
the parking lot rather than nearby neighborhoods,
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11 was staff's opinion that the extension of days and hours for nighttime satellite
telecasting would not have an adverse impact on any of the adjoining properties as long
as the broadcasting is done within the buildings,. and the restaurant windows remain
closed to avoid sound transmission outside the structure, Further based on current and
projected nighttime usage of the facility, the amount of traffic generated by nighttime
satellite telecasting will be negligible and staff does not foresee any problems with
allowing year-around operation of the restaurant above the grandstand area for non-horse
racing activities,
Adding a section to the Code permitting year around usage of the restaurant would allow
the race track to operate the restaurant similar to other restaurants within the City and
allow "for-profit" organizations to use the restaurant for special functions, The amount of
traffic and noise generated by the restaurant would be insignificant in comparison to the
overall activity of the race track
Although the Planning Commission did not have problems with the expanded use of the
restaurant or the big screen monitor, as long as there was no outside amplification of
noise, the March 7, 2000 staff report noted considerable concern expressed by the
Commission with respect to parking problems and traffic through adjacent neighborhoods
which would accompany the extended hours of nighttime activity at the track, It was the
consensus of the Commission that allowing extended hours by right did not provide the
City with the ability to monitor the potential impact these activities might have on the
neighborhood, The Commission felt that the conditional use permit process was the best
method in addressing future requests by LA TC to expand its hours of operation for
satellite wagering and other events, The CUP process would allow the Commission
and/or the City Council an opportunity to review a specific request and to include
appropriate conditions of approval on an activity, and help to mitigate any impacts on
adjoining properties,
City staff presented certain alternatives to the conditional use permit process for Council's
consideration in the event Council did not wish to implement this process, which would
typically take about two months to process such an application,
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Staff reported also that periodically the City receives requests for special
events/activities, such as the Pasadena Showcase House and the City has no specific
procedure whereby to process such requests, The Development Services Department
staff recommended that the City Council direct staff to analyze alternative methods to
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allow sporting and special events at the race track and other locations throughout the
City, Such a process could be similar to the "Outdoor Entertainment Permit" process I
which was established in 1994 for the race track and repealed in 1995, Establishing a
procedure, other than the conditional use permit process, would allow the City an
opportunity to impose any special conditions that might be necessary as a result of an
anticipated increase in traffic, nOise, or other impacts to conducive special events,
In conclusion, staff noted that several letters were included in the March 7th staff report,
which were received from area residents, primarily in opposition to the extension of the
days and hours requested for nighttime satellite feed, The letters expressed concerns
about noise, traffic and potential crime,
In the discussion following the staff report, it was noted that there would be no wagering
on other sporting events telecast over satellite feed. Staff commented that their position,
as an alternate to the conditional use permit process, would be to handle each proposed
event on a case-by-case basis during the entertainment permit process,
Mayor Chandler OPENED the public hearing,
Steven Reed, 458 Cambridge Drive, stated in part, that he is opposed to the requested
changes in the S-1 Zoning regulations at the race track, He noted that there appears to
be no conditions to the proposed extension of days and hours for horse racing and other
events to be telecast by satellite feed, When events are conducted at night in the infield
the noise can be heard inside his home even when the windows and doors are closed, Mr.
Reed suggested that Council consider the effect outdoor events witl have on the
neighbors, If the requested changes are made he believes statutory language should be
included in the ordinance that there be no broadcasting outdoors at night; the requirement
that the restaurant windows be closed at a specific hour; and crowd cheering outside after I
a specific hour be disallowed, Mr. Reed further stated that he is in favor of a Conditional
Use Permit process which would contain conditions unique to each event.
Dr. John Di Giulio, owner of an apartment house located at 200 Santa Rosa stated in
part, that he is opposed to the proposed extension of days and hours at the track because
of the noise, traffic and an undesirable element that would be attracted to the community,
The residents should not have to bear these problems up to 1 :30 a,m., seven days a
week. Dr. Giulio noted that, in all the years he has owned this apartment building on
Santa Rosa (20 years), race track personnel has never offered to clean up all the liquor
bottles and trash that people leave in this area when exiting the track. Patrons of the
track park up and down the streets in the Gardens Area on race days so that they do not
have to pay the parking fee at the track,
Bob Kimball, 140 Santa Cruz, commented that after a regular race day, the leaf blowers
at the track are operating for three to four hours at a time, The proposed 1 :30 a.m, hour
for the additional events would postpone the cleanup to the early morning hours, He is
also concerned that track patrons will park in front of his home till 1 :30 a,m, He wondered
how the' crowds would be contained inside the building as suggested, Mr. Kimball
believes the CUP process will help tighten up the conditions of approval.
Torn Austin, 285 West Huntington Drive, representing the race track, stated in part, that
the track currently races about 110 days a year. In addition, the Oak Tree meet runs for
30 days, The track is in a similar cost mode from the end of April through late September
when other tracks are running, All of the simulcasts take place within the facility,
Referencing Mr. Reed's comments, the track does not anticipate having major sports
events outside at night. They would broadcast these events inside the building, As to I
people cheering an outside event on the big screen, if that became an issue, there are
ordinances in place for noise control, however, the intent is to keep the noise inside the
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Frontrunner Restaurant for all simulcast activities, Moreover there would not be sound
emanating from the individual monitors In the box seat area either, Mr, Austin noted also
that the track goes beyond its property to cleanup debris in the area during live horse
racing meets,
In response to a Council question, Mr. Austin said that patrons attending such special
events would be accommodated within closed areas of the grandstand with the exception
of certain events such as the current festivals which have been scheduled at Santa Anita
for many years,
In reference to the proposed Conditional Use Permit process, Mr. Austin noted, this
process normally takes two months to put in place for an, event, which is very
cumbersome, He noted that satellite feed events are negotiated with respect to signals
from around the world.., those negotiations need to be done many months in advance of
the actual event. It is possible that a contract could be worked out, and no CUP
approved, It is his belief that the Outdoor Entertainment Permit process, which was put in
place for the Olympics, would be reasonable for the track and such other venues in the
City, Santa Anita personnel would be pleased to work with staff to develop the Outdoor
Entertainment Permit process,
In response to Council, Mr. Austin said, currently the average attendance for the satellite
feed telecast on Friday and Saturday nights is in the range of 500 to 4,000, which is
maximum, He noted that Monday night sporting events at oth"er7estaurants are growing
in attendance, They are looking forward to the Frontrunner Restaurant being a year
around operation with various types of sporting events simulcasts offered to their patrons,
such as other restaurants currently offer.
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Seeing that no one else wished to address the City Council, it was MOVED by Mayor Pro
tem Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic, and CARRIED to CLOSE the public
hearing,
In response to Council's questions, staff advised that if there was satellite feed sporting
events in daytime hours there could possibly be some outdoor activity at the track, The
permitting process for the Greek Festival and the Irish Faire is through the Business
License review process, because these are non-profit organizations. Under the existing
code these types of non-profit organization activities could be broadened.
In Council's ensuing discussion, Mayor Pro tem Harbicht noted that he is not concerned
about a Conditional Use Permit process, Conditions are needed and a method of
enforcement, if there are problems, It does not matter what the event is.., what matters
is the impact on the surrounding area, He feels that other restaurants have games on
and they do not have to come to the City for a CUP, Conditions could be imposed on the
evening events, such as' no parking in the north parking lot; after 8:00 p,m, the
broadcasting should be indoors only; the windows of the restaurant should be required to
be closed after 8:00 p,m" or whatever is reasonable; these events have to take place
inside the building just like every other restaurant and bar in town,
Mayor Chandler agreed with Mr. Harbicht.
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The City Manager noted that Council seems to be gravitating toward development
standards versus a Conditional Use Permit process, Staff could create such standards,
Le., hours of operation; what events are to be inside or outside, Staff can draft such
standards as part of the code rather than a CUP process,
Council member Kovacic stated in part, that he would like to see some sophisticated
development standards that take into consideration the neighbors concerns about
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nighttime noise and other conditions such as, no broadcasting outdoors, closure of the
restaurant windows; all patrons indoors; and, closure of the northern parking lot.
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Councilmember Marshall concurred with the concerns mentioned as conditions, Santa
Anita, she believes, is being very cordial and cooperative about the concerns of the
neighbors, Council needs to listed to these concerns and also give consideration to
Santa Anita's investment in the restaurant and allow them to be open and have some of
the privileges thaI other sports bars and restaurants enjoy,
At the conclusion of the discussion, it was MOVED by Mayor Pro tern Harbicht, seconded
by Councilmember Marshall and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE Text
Amendment 2000-001, incorporating the following changes and additions to the S-1
(Special Use) zoning reguiations: 1) Amending Section 9273,1,10 1to allow horse racing
and other events to be telecast via satellite feed seven (7) days a week until no later than
1 :30 a,m.; 2) An amendment to allow for year around usage of the restaurant located in
the grandstand for non-horseracing activities and to use the big screen monitor in the
infield for code permitted uses at the track, as amended by the City Council; and DIRECT
staff to prepare the appropriate draft ordinance for adoption at a later meeting,
incorporating the conditions set forth by the City Council in its discussion this evening for
approval of Text Amendment 2000-001,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Kovacic, Marshall and Chandler
None
None
Councilmember Roncelli (Excused from consideration of T A 2000-001 due
to a conflict of interest)
Referring back to the speakers at the public hearing- on T A 2000-001, Council member I
Kovacic referred to the late night cleanup noise coming from the track and inquired of the
City's noise ordinance, The City Manager commented that staff would provide a report
regarding the noise ordinance which is based on the time of day and noise level.
Council member Kovacic noted that the track placed a "blanket" shield around
construction of the new restaurant to control the noise, this is something that should be
considered in the ordinance,
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Laura Kelso, 1201 Oakglen Avenue, President, Highland Oaks Elementary School PTA,
commented on the achievements, awards and programs which have taken place at
Highland Oaks Elementary Schooi in her "What's Right With Arcadia Kids" presentation.
She announced that Highland Oaks School along with Holly Avenue School received the
National Blue Ribbon School Excellence Award last May,
Vince Foley, 320 Cambridge Drive, responded to a comment made by Mr. Richard Parker
at the February 15, 2000 City Council mee1ing, and stated that the Fair Political Practices
Commission confirmed that he does not have a conflict of interest as a City Council
candidate, because of the proximity of his residence to the Santa Anita property,
Councilmember Roncelli said that he would like to see Mr. Foiey's confirmation from the
FPPC,
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MARSAHLL
(Arcadia
Beautiful
Awards)
(Fat Tuesday)
(Food for
Thought)
KOVACIC
(Dr. Suess
Birthday)
(College
Seminar)
(0.3 o.oJC(Councll
;V _" Candidate
Forum
March 9, 2000)
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(Baldwin
Stocker -
Safety)
HARBICHT
(Gunderson
Chevrolet)
RONCELLI
(Election
Signs)
IJ "ALFORD
(Council
" Candidate
Forums)-
(April 11, 2000
Gen. Mun,
I Election)
CHANDLER
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MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilmember Marshall announced that the Arcadia Beautiful Commission judging of
spring landscapes, beautiful yards and gardens will begin May 1, 2000,
Ms, Marshall wished everyone a good time at the Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, party at
Santa Anita Race Track, this evening,
Ms, Marshall shared a "food for thought", "spring cleaning should begin with the head and
end with the heart,"
Council member Kovacic thanked Ms, Kelso for the Dr. Suess Birthday celebration cake,
Mr. Kovacic encouraged all the interested young women at Arcadia High School, who are
off to college next fall to attend the Foothill Area Alumni Panhellenic Association
Seminar, which will be held on Wednesday March 15, 2000 at the Public Library from
6:00 p,m. to 8:30 p,m,
Mr. Kovacic announced that a Council candidate forum sponsored by Rancho Santa Anita
Residents' Association and the Santa Anita Village Association will be held on Thursday,
March 9th from 7:00 p.m, to 9:00 p.m, at the Hugo Reid Elementary School Cafetorium,
In response to Councilmember Kovacic's query with regard to a letter from a Baldwin
Stocker School parent who is concerned about safety at Lemon and Holly Avenues, City
Manager Kelly, stated in part, that City and School District staff meet every month to try
and find solutions for traffic problems, The goal is to work with the district and schools to
mutually find solutions and mitigate the problem as much as possible before going to
heavy enforcement.
Mayor Pro tem Harbicht acknowledged the donation of a pickup truck by Gunderson
Chevrolet to be used for the G,R.EAT Program (Gang Resistance Education and
Training),
Councilmember Roncelli noted that, with the coming election and seven candidates
running for the two City Council seats, there is going to be a lot of election signs in the
City, He urged candidates to try to keep the signs off of' public lands. Mr, Roncelli
pledged to the voters of the City that he will run a clean campaign, focusing only on his
accomplishments and goals for future,
City Clerk June Alford, announced that a Council candidate forum sponsored by the
Arcadia Republican Women's Club will be held on March 16th at 10:30 a,m. at the Santa
Anita Golf Course Restaurant; and a candidate forum sponsored by the American
Association of University Women will be held on March 29th at 7:00 p,m, at the Arcadia
Community Center.
Ms. Alford noted that Monday March 13, 2000 is the final registration day for the April 11,
2000 General Municipal Ejection. The City Clerk's office will begin mailing absentee
ballots on thaI date also,
Mayor Chandler thanked the residents who participated in tonight's pUblic hearing
regarding Santa Anita Race Track,
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DESIGN
REVIEW
(151 E. Alta)
(APPROVED)
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THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS
THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PRESENT: Agency Members Harbicht, Kovacic, Marshall, Roncelli and Chandler
ABSENT: None
Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve a design review for a project
at 151 East Alta, The applicant, Hank Jong, on behalf of the property owner, Hsientein
Project Investment LLC, proposed to subdivide an existing privately owned, vacant lot to
construct a two-unit condominium complex at 151 East Alta Street. The proposed project
incorporates natural earth tone exterior colors and roof materials compatible to similar
residential uses in the area, The architecture and scale of the proposed development are
compatible to their site and with surrounding sites and structures,
The proposal will appear before the Arcadia Planning Commission at its March 28, 2000
meeting,
It was MOVED by Agency Member Kovacic, seconded by Agency Member Harbicht and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the design review for 151 East Alta
Street subject to the departmental condItions listed in the March 7, 2000 staff report,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSEMT:
Agency Members Harbicht, Kovacic, Marshall, Roncelli and Chandler
None
None
ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to March 21, 2000 at
5:30 p,m,
8.
8a.
MINUTES
(2-15-2000)
8b,
01::'; - ; (lDERBY DAY
5K RUN/WALK
(4-8-2000)
8c.
() t{ ,>" , It- RESOLUTION
NO, 6165
(Juvenile
Prosecution
Services)
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8d.
DEDICATION
8T, PURPOSES
(Parcel Map
25419 -
20-38 Grand
View Avenue)
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED minutes of the February 15, 2000 Special and Regular Meetings.
APPROVED Santa Anita's request and WAIVED the cost of traffic control services for the
Sixth Annual Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Run and Walk to be held on April 8, 2000,
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO, 6165 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FUNDS MADE
AVAILABLE THROUGH THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM TO BE EXPENDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT
ATTORNEY FOR JUVENILE PROSECUTION SERVICES",
ACCEPTED the 5'-0" dedication for street purposes as set fort in Parcel Map 25419 to
subdivide two single-family residential lots into three lots at 20.38 Grand View Avenue.
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1 YEAR TIME
EXTENSION
CUP 92-003
(Rodeffer Inert
Landfill) 0 S-& U / ()
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EQUIPMENT
PURCHASE
(Radio Equip, -
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APPROVED a one-year time extension as recommended by the Development Services
Department for Conditional Use Permit 92-003, the proposed Rodeffer inert landfill at
12321 Lower Azusa Road which was approved by the City Council on April 5, 1994,
APPROVED the purchase of radio equipment for the Police Department in the amount of
$52,136,50 from Motorola; and, WAIVED the City bid process and use the existing GSA
Contract to purchase the equipment.
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DONATION - See Page 9,
3- YEAR COST
FREE LEASE -
(Gunderson
Chevrolet -
G.R.EAT,
Prog,)
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RESOLUTION See Page 10,
NO, 6166
(Used Oil
Recycling Fund)'
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AWARD See Page 10,
CONTRACT
(Construction
Drainagel
Access Ramp &
2 Wood Bamers-
2273 Hi9hland
Vista Ave,)
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DONATION -
3-YEAR COST
FREE LEASE -
(Gunderson
Chevrolet -
GREAT.
Prog,)
(APPROVED)
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THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 8a, b, c, d, e and f APPROVED ON MOTION BY
COUNCILMEMBER KOVACIC, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM HARBICHT AND
CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Kovacic, Marshall, Roncelli and Chandler
None
Councilmember Roncelli (Item 8b.)
None
Councilmember Marshall thanked Gunderson Cheverolet and Craigar Designs for their
generous donation of vehicles and graphic designs for the G.R.EAT, and D.A.R.E.
programs,
It was MOVED by Councilmember Marshall, seconded by Councilmember Kovacic and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ACCEPT the donation of a three-year cost free
lease for a pickup truck from Gunderson Chevrolet to be used for the G,R.EAT, (Gang
Resistance Education and Training) Program,
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Kovacic, Marshall, Roncelli and Chandler
None
None
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() 11 ;I {) . It> RESOLUTION Consideration of the report and recommendation to ADOPT RESOLUTION NO, 6166
NO, 6166 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
(Used Oil CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
Recycling Fund) USED OIL RECYCLING FUND UNDER THE USED OIL RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT
(ADOPTED) ACT".
In response to Councilmember Marshall's query, City Manager Kelly stated in part, that
the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act of 1991 mandated that the Integrated
Waste Management Board provide annual block grants to local government for used oil
collection programs, The City of Arcadia will receive approximately $17,162 grant funds
to implement and promote the proper collection and disposal of used oil programs without
impacting the General Fund,
It was MOVED by Councilmember Marshall, seconded by Council member Kovacic and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that RESOLUTION 6166 be and it is hereby
ADOPTED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Kovacic, Marshall, Roncelli and Chandler
None
None
81.
0'1 dO I ~ AWARD Consideration of the report and recommendation to award a contract to Laird I
CONTRACT Construction Company Inc, in the amount of $57.535 for the construction of a drainage
O'l'IQ.cJ ~(Construction channel/access ramp behind 2273 Highland Vista and construction of two wooden
Drainage barriers at 2223 Canyon Road and 2273 Highland Vista Drive for $5,108 and appropriate
Access Ramp & $62,635 from the Emergency Reserve Fund to pay for the work,
2 Wood Barrier-
2273 Highland In response to Councilmember Marshall, City Manager Kelly, stated in part, that the
Vista Ave.) December 27,1999 fire in the Angeles National Forest north of the City of Arcadia burned
(APPROVED) off vegetation at the surface level, however it left the root structures intact. Staff believes
that construction of a concrete drainage channel/access ramp behind 2273 Highland Vista
will improve the protection of this home and help divert the mudflow to Highland Vista
Drive and will allow City crews to mechanically clean behind the home rather than the
labor intensive manual effort,
It was MOVED by Councilmember Marshall, seconded by Council member Kovacic and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AWARD a contract in the amount of $57,535 to
Laird Construction Company Inc" for construction of a drainage/access ramp behind
2273 Highland Vista; and, AUTHORIZED an additional expenditure of $5,100 for the
construction of two (2) wood barriers on Canyon and Highland Vista Drive; and
APPROPRIATED $62,635 from the Emergency Fund for the cost of this work; and,
WAIVED all informalities in the bid and bidding process; and, AUTHORIZED the City
Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Harbicht, Kovacic, Marshall, Roncelli and Chandler
None
None
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9a, Consideration of the report and recommendation to approve the project submittal list by
I() S'a _ qD The Ferguson Group for possible Federal Funding.
On November 16, 1999 the City Council approved an agreement with the Ferguson
Group (FG) to represent the City jointly with the City of Sierra Madre on legislative issues
and revenue opportunities,
In early January, City departments were asked to compile a list of potential projects for
which federal funding might be available, The list follows:
1. Environmental infrastructure projects with Sierra Madre - $20M.
2, Santa Anita Corridor Improvements - $S,6M,
3. Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System jointly with Sierra Madre - $750,000,
4. Various City building projects possible through EDI (economic development grant)
a) Fire Station 105 - $4,2M
b) City Hall Rehabilitation - $1 M
c) Police Emergency Operations Center - $250,000
d) Regional Sports Facility - $6.M
e) Orange Grove Skate Facility - $8000,000
f) Auditorium - $SM
g) Historical Museum - $100,000
5, Alternative Fuel Program - $300,000
6. Library/School District Computer Connection - $200,000
7, Student Transportation Augmentation Relief (STAR) - $500,000
8, Mobile Command Center - $80,000
9, Thermal Imaging System - $86,000
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Councilmember Kovacic, seconded by Mayor
Pro tem Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to ENDORSE Projects Nos, 1,
2, 3, 4, (FS 105) and 8 as recommended by the Ferguson Group; and, APPROVE the
application for federal funding as needed for each project,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Harbicht, Kovacic, Marshall, Roncelli and Chandler
None
None
ADJOURNMENT At 9:05 p,m, the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to March 21, 2000 at 5:30
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 Closed Session
necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or valuation 0 r rties.
ATTEST:
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