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CITY COUNCIL PRCCE.EDINGS ARE TAPE RE~ORDED AI.D ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE C,ITY
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
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ARCALiIA F:EDEVELOPMEf.T AGENCY
ADJOURNED R:::GULAR MEETING
May 12, 2000
The City Council and lhe Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an Adjourned Regular
Meeting on Friday, May 12, 2000, at 8:00 a.m. in the Arcadia Community Center, 365
Campus Drive. The primary purpose of this meeting to discuss goals, objectives, projects
am) tee,m building.
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic
ADSENT: None
SUPPLEMENTAl. INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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PRESENTATION AI~D DISCUSSION OF GOAL-SETTING, OBJECTIVES AND
CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
In his presentation City Manager Kelly suggested before discussion of busines5 matters
and management styles, :0 become better acquainted with one another, each member of
the City Council share a brief profile of his/her background.
Mayor Gary Kovacic - Born in Pasadena, grew up in Arcadia on Louise Avenue; attendEd
Arcadia schools; graduated Arcadia High School in 1969; graduated UCLA, met wife
Barbara at UCLA; worked fer the Arcadia Recreation Department for five years while in
:;chool; graduated law schoot in 1976; passed the state bar; has been with the same law
firm since; his practice is basically eminent domain representing property and business
owners; i1e and Barbara have two children, Kelly - age 22, and, Kasey - age 19, both of
whom are in cclleg8: Mayor K,)vaci,~ likes to hicycle, college sports, trout fishing and ice
cream.
Maycr Pro tern Mickey Segal n 80m al Huntington Hospital; raised in Pasadena; attended
Pasadena schools; gmduated P<:sadena High School in 1975; graduated Cal-Poly
Pomona in 1979 with u de(Jree in accounting; met Lee in Sunday school when he was 5
yuars old; thel married "I the Gnd of their junior year at Cal-Poly 21 years ago; have three
children, Nlissn, ~'2the\'/ 8r.d P.n<1.ew; hobbies and in~erests focus on volunteer work and
philanthropic 3cti"ilie~; ~erves on :;e~en boards; President of the Pasadena Jewish
Ten:ple; stEor\0d Ili~ "ccc:Jn\'~g firm in ~ge1... one of three owners, located in Century
City, they employ 140 persons... the largest independent accounting firm ;~ Southern
California befare fl merger took place; he occasionally plays golf, attends his r:hildrens
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. Councilmember Gail Marshall - Born'in Michigan; moved to California i'n 1955; attended
Christian elementary schools; graduated San Gabriel High School; met and married Burt;
of three sons, one passed away at 6 months; she has worked .in the medical field most of
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.her adult life; graduated the City of Hope School of X-Ray Technology; worked as an x-
ray tech for many'years; also in an orthopedic office; operated own business for five
years; hobbies'include collecting all sorts of miniature items and antique hats and hat
pins; would like to present antique hats and pins at shows for organizations; loves animals
and enjoys her small dog.
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Councilmeniber Sheng Chang - Born in the Phiiippines; moved to Taiwan when he was
five years old after World War II; came to America in 1969; graduated medical school in
Taiwan; studied first year in Chicago; completed residency and attained PhD degree in
pathology; 'studied in North Carolina for three years; went into family practice; moved to
Los Angeles area and has lived in Arcadia since 1979; married Min Mey in 1969; has
three sons, James, Peter and Richard... all graduates of Arcadia High School; Richard is
still i'n college, James is in business in Taiwan and Peter is in Rochester, New York; Dr.
Chang's hobbies include reading, movies, an occasional golf game, watching tennis
matches, also likes to play Mah Jong.
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Councilmember Roger Chandler - Born in Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island,
in the little village of Takeeno; father in the air force during World War II stationed on
Vancouver Island; family moved from Canada to Temple City; attended Temple City
schools; met Jane in high school; married Jane after high school 36 years ago; attended
Cal-State Los Angeles on a baseball scholarship for one year; involved in Police Science
at Pasadena City College; later graduated Cal-State Los Angeles; joined the Los Angeles
County Sheriffs Department in 1965... stayed for 24 years, was a lieutenant for sixteen
years, injured while on duty in 1980, had to take a medical retirement; later hired as Chief
of Police for the Los Angeles Housing Authority; left the Housing Authority after three
years... created the Hawaiian Gardens Police Departmenl which went defunct two years
later because the City was bankrupt; since that time he has been taking care of Jane's
'parents and his mother's business; Jane and Roger have two sons, Greg - 31 years old,
is a published author, his youngest son is in television production; Roger enjoys playing
golf and fishing.
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~. . In discussion of character traits, City Manager Kelly presented the concept of birth order
'. . and what this means to an organization and how people make decisions. Before
describing common traits the Council each noted their position in birth order within their
families: Council member Marshall - youngest; Mayor Pro tem Segal - middle child;
Mayor Kovacic - oldest; Councilmember Chandler oldest, and Councilmember Chang -
middle (oldest son). The City Manager explained common birth order characteristics. It
was' noted there are many variations and combinations affecting such characteristics
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. The City Manager distributed an Interpersonal Inventory Scoring Form to each Council
,. ,,. member.. The results of which can be 'utilized to determine the management style and
influence of Council members, and the management style of others with whom they
interact. Each Council member completed the survey inventory of descriptive words best
describing his or her personal style related to leadership.' According to this concept there
are' four major leadership styles prominent within individuals: A) Directing (risk takers,
action oriented, stir things up,. initiate change); B) Emoting (visionary, flamboyant, like
center stage, creative, intuitive); C) Supporting (glue in the organization, people oriented,
good listeners' and mediators); D) Analyzing (detailed problem solvers, task oriented,
know how long the job will take and all the ~t~ps in-between).
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City Manager Kelly noted that Council scored as follows: Mayor Kovacic - analyzing 10
supporting; Mayor Pro tem Segal - strong directing; Council member Chang - analyzing;
Councilmember Marshall .- supporting, and Councilmember Chandler - emoting.
Considerable disc~osion ensued centered on the different styles exhibited by
Councilmembers, in particular, information expected and time taken to reach a decision.
It was noted, sinGe the Council meetings have been televised, the public expects to hear
arguments and divergent opinions of issues. Further, the mix of management styles
brings balance 10 the Council. It was noted also that the occupation of a person makes a
big impact on how that person makes decisions.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTS
Don Penman, Direclor of Development Services, presented an overview of the "Live Oak
Study". A Phase I study has been accomplished of the feasibility of redevelopment within
the business district on Live Oak Avenue in the southern area of Arcadia. In summary,
Mr. Penman, reported that redevelopment of that area is legally defensible, but not an
overly strong project from a redevelopment standpoint. A large portion of Live Oak is
upgrading by market forces without redevelopment assistance. Following a brief update
Mr. Penman said staff will have more information for the Agency regarding the Live Oak
properties, which will be presented at a future study session.
Mr. Penman presented current information regarding the status of the former Foulger
Ford site at the corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Avenue. At Agency direction
staff sent out a Request For Qualifications/Request For Proposals to certain developers.
The Foulger Ford site is approximately four (4) acres, if expanded to include surrounding
properties, Huntington Drive, Santa Clara to Santa Anita Avenue, the triangle expands to
eleven (11) acres. Eight proposals with qualifications were returned to the Agency. Staff
provided a matrix to the Agency listing the principals, development concept for the site,
development team members and previous experience. Two or three proposals for the
site were commercial projects without residential or some residential; two wef(J primarily
. residential proposals with some commercial... none of the proposals were actually finn
commitments that the development would occur as proposed, however, a few were large
developers; J. H. Snyder Company, Trammell Crow and Watt Commercial Properties,
that have a solid track record, according to Mr. Penman. There has not been a market
feasibility or analysis of this site to determine how feasible it would be to do these
developments as proposed, however, there is no question that residential development
could occur in this area. Mr. Penman described the difficulties encountered with the
owner of the Foulger Ford property, who is not terribly motivated to sell his'property at a
price that makes a lot of sense, according to staff.
Referencing a six (6) acre site north of City Hall which includes the Santa Anita Inn, staff
noted Council had previously indicated that this area remain commercial. Mr. Penman
reported since new owners took over the Santa Anita Inn, occupancy has increased at this
hotel, although il is not generating revenue as expected, as yet. Further, there has beer.
some interest in establishing an assisted living facility, which may qualify as a
low/moderate income housing facility, which the Agency has to soon provide in the City.
Mr. Penman noted also that Rusnak Companies, a Pasadena automobile dealership, has
expressed an interest in locating in Arcadia. A nine (9) acrl} site would be requirf,d. Staff
noted that Mr. Rusnak has communicated with the owner of the former Foulger Ford site.
At this point in time staff does not know what Mr. Rusnak would be willing to pay for this
site. Staff noted also that the Rusnak car dealership would be one of the City's largest
generators of sales tax if such a move were accomplished. Several issues wO'Jld have to
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.In respcinse' to Agency's questions, Mr. Penman noted staff would ha.ve to go into a
'closed session to discuss specifics about the property in question, and the potential move
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In consideration of the Live Oak business area and the Foulger Fiord area"staff noted that
they would need some concrete direction from Ihe Agency before', p'roceedih\ti.
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In a brief discussion of the "One-hundred to One Club" (north of City Hall), 'staff reported
that the owner is now interested in selling, staff is in process of appraising this site.
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Referencing Angel's restaurant, northwest corner of Huntington and Santa Clara, staff
noted when the track property develops it may create some opportunities at this vacant
site.
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Staff announc~d also that the Transportation Master Plan has been completed which
considers build-out of the City in the General Plan, and what the traffic would be, based
on that build-out. All the intersections in town were considered and the level of service
the intersections are at; intersections that need improvement and intersections that have
existing problems. .
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Considerable discussion ensued of the Agency's obligation to provide low and moderate
income hou?ing within the next three years. Staff believes such housing should be in a
residential are,a, as opposed to the sites under discussion.... the Santa Anita Inn or the
former Foulger Ford site. Senior housing is also needed... staff noted the City is now
receiving a return on the Santa Anita Inn... the City needs to put the housing somewhere
else and become proactive... an apartment building could be purchased and rehabilitated;
work with 'the Housing Authority; create some assisted living facilities and soforth. An
Agency member mentioned the north side of Live Oak as a potential site for such
,housing'.. Staff noted that Redevelopment law does not specify the number of units to be
.provided: just the amount of funds to be spent. Staff pointed out that Fifth Avenue north
of Huntington Drive might be a good area in which to develop housing units also.
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Mayot Kovacic said he would like to pursue the concept of the "Habitat For Humanity"...
the Gilb's have some money and he thinks that, if nothing else, it' would be a good
demonstration project for Arcadia and there are areas where this housing could be built.
Agency Member Chandier noted that he talked this possibility over with the Gilb's, but
they decided on the museum project. He noted also that a major problem with an
"Habitat For Humanity" project in Arcadia, would be the needy family accepting the home,
then he stuck with significant property taxes, which would not be exempt, along with other
expenses.' It seems like a good idea, but because of property values in Arcadia it would
not be a good thing for such a family. Mr. Kovacic felt the City should look into this
option. City Manager Kelly advised that staff will do a housing strategy for the
Council/Agency which will include the options for low/moderate housing... an "Habitat For
Humanity" performa, senior housing, first time home buyer... a focused report for the
Council/Agency to review...then, with the money that is available, 'Council can determine
how to spend it.
Mayor Kovacic expressed his concern about the many multiple-family units'l:leing built in
the City and, in particular, what this increase in population will do to the school district.
The City is increasing the school age population with all the R-3. properties being built-
out... which will eventually happen. The City needs to periodically review the General
Plan... especially the R-3 zoning. The City Manager noted the School District is going
through redistricting at this time because of the change in the population base, however, I
the District is compensated for new growth. He agreed the General Plan should be re-
visited... although he felt the economY-is causing the boom.
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FINANCES
BOND
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Director Penman m'lntioned the possibility of fl Redevelopment Bond Issue fcr a total of
$16,360.00, which in turn would be reduced by refunding of the existing debt of
$3,030,000; Debt Service Reserve - &980,000; and the Bond issuance cost of $500,000,
for a total available net of $11 ,850,000. The potential uses of the $11,850,000 were Iisled
at $3,000,000 for, the new police facility ($1,000,000 in Agency reserves already
appropriated); rep~yment of :::ity debt ., $3,800,000 and $5,050,000 for Development
;Jrojects, for a total use of $11,850,000. Di5cussion ensued, in response to an Agency
question staff verified that the Agency could stay afloat without a bond issue, however,
the Agency would have to borrow from $1 to $2 million from the Capital Fund which lhe
Agency would pay back in a cDuple of years... or the Agency could ask developers to
frGnt the funds and the Agency would pay the developers back in a couple of years. The
Agency currently has one bond outstanding for approximately $3,000,000, for the service
center. Staff is proposing a refinancing mechanism for the Agency bond. Property taxes
would remain the same. The bonds would raise funds for other projects.
In conclusion the City Manager distributed informational materials to Council, and
announced the 2000-2001 budget woutd soon be delivered to the Council for review and
study sessions scheduled thereafter. The City Manager is suggesting a City identification
program... directional signage to City facilities. The identification program study will be
placed on the June 6 Council agenda.
The City Manager commented that he is mquesting, as part of the new budget, a
permanent p~rt-time media relations coordinator. There are a number of avenues used to
communicate City programs: newspapers, the internet, etcetera. The City needs a multi-
faceted device and a multi-lingual person to fill this void in communications.
The City Manager announced there would be another study session scheduled on fJoals
and objectives which were not covered this date.
ADJOURNMENT Th6 meeting of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment ."gency ADJOURNED at
11:1'7 a.m. to Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Council
Chambers for an Adjourned Regular Meeting (Study Session) to conduct the business of
the City Council and Redevelopment Ager.cy and any Closed Session necessary to
.'_ ,... discuss personnel, litigation maters or evalua:ion of properties.
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