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'CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
ROLL CALL:
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
April 6. 1999
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on
Tuesday, April 6. 1999 at 6:00 p,m, in the Conference Room of the City Council
Chambers,
PRESENT: Council members Chandler. Harbicht. Marshall and Kovacic
ABSENT: Councilmember Roncelli
It was MOVED by Mayor Kovacic, seconded by Councilmember Marshall and CARRIED
to EXCUSE the ABSENCE of Councilmember Roncelli.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None,
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957,6 to confer with City labor negotiator Carol
Przybycien regarding the Arcadia Firefighters Association,
At 6:35 p.m. the City Council RECESSED to the Closed Session. The Regular Meeting
RECONVENED in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p,m,
INVOCATlON Reverend Ron Fraker, Victory Chapel, Church of the Foursquare Gospel.
PLEDGE OF Emily Boehr
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler. Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Roncelli
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MAYOR'S
YOUTH SVCS,
It was MOVED by Council/Agency Chairman Kovacic, seconded by Council/Agency
Member Marshall and CARRIED to EXCUSE the ABSENCE of Council/Agency Member
Roncelli.
The City Attorney announced the subject discussed at the earlier Closed Session this
date, (Agenda Item 2a,)
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Kovacic presented the April, 1999 Mayor's Youth Service Award to Timothy
Boehr, an outstanding student in the Arcadia Unified School District. Home Schooling,
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Independent Study Program, Mayor Kovacic noted Timothy reads above grade level;
has excellent math skills; good computer skills and an enthusiastic interest in all
subjects, He is also a member of his church choir. cub scouts and participates in a
variety of sports teams. The Mayor commended Timothy's parents in their efforts to
give their son a good education,
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MAYOR'S Mayor Kovacic presented the April, 1999 Mayor's Business Recognition Award to Dennis
BUSINESS Lee, representing the Methodist Hospital of Southern California. for the Hospital's long
RECOGNITION history of providing high quality medical services to residents of the San Gabriel Valley.
AWARD The Mayor noted also the excellent public educational programs provided by the
(Meth. Hosp, of Methodist Hospital. and the community relation activities. many of which are available
So, Calif, - without charge to the public,
D, Lee)
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MA YOR'S
COMMUNITY
SVC, AWARD
(Arcadia
Chinese &
Arcadia
Chinese-Amer,
Associations)
Mayor Kovacic presented the April. 1999 Mayor's Community Service Awards to Annie
Yuen. representing the Arcadia Chinese Association and Kirk King. representing the
Arcadia Chinese-American Association. for their efforts to promote unity and cuttural
awareness in Arcadia and their support of many community activities,
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MAYOR'S Mayor Kovacic presented the April, 1999 Mayor's Employee Recognition Award to Don
EMPLOYEE Stockham, an outstanding employee since 1989, and a building inspector since 1991, I
RECOGNITION Mayor Kovacic noted Dan's willingness to assist Arcadia homeowners and other City
AWARD departments, And. that he has shown great leadership by the example he sets for other
(D. Stockham) employees while responding to a heavy work load in a timely manner. without
compromising quality customer service, He is recognized for his positive attitude,
knowledge of the code. helpfulness in resolving problems, and strong work ethic,
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MAYOR'S
SENIOR SVC,
AWARD
(Nancy & Jim
Miner)
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HARBICHT
(Agenda 14h,)
Mayor Kovacic presented the April, 1999 Mayor's Senior Service Award to Nancy and
Jim Miner for their many years of involvement in educational and organizational
volunteer work, Nancy has 'volunteered in many areas for the School District as an
involved parent. Since 1994 she has been an active volunteer for Senior Services
programs. and is presently Chairperson for the Senior Citizen's Commission, Jim Miner
has also been an active volunteer in Senior Services with his considerable computer
skill. The Miner's are always willing to help where needed and are advocates for senior
citizen concems in the City,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None.
QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING
AGENDA ITEMS
In response to Councilmember Harbicht in reference to Consent Item 14h,. staff verified
the cost of the sewer undergrounding on First Avenue is $195,610, which is well within
the $340,000 budget for the project.
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ORD. & RES,
READ BY
TITLE ONLY
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Marshall and
CARRIED that ordinances and resolutions be read by title only and that the reading in
full be WAIVED,
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCIL
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REAUTH, PWR. Consideration of the report and recommendation of the Project Area Committee and the
OF EMINENT Redevelopment Agency to the City Council to reauthorize the Redevelopment Agency
DOMAIN - power of eminent domain for twelve (12) years; City Council approval of a Negative
12 YRS, TO 2010 Declaration; and, introduction of City Council Ordinance No, 2102 entitled: "AN
(~P~R~~ELD) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE
CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO REAUTHORIZE THE POWER OF EMINENT
~~D~~~~CE ,DOMAIN FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1.1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 31. 2010,
(INTRODUCED) EXEMPTING THEREFROM CERTAIN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS:
The Agency's power of eminent domain, approved initially in 1973. expired on June 30.
1998, At the City Council's November 3. 1998 meeting, the Council adopted Resolution
No, 6080 authorizing staff to proceed with a proposed text amendment to the Central
Redevelopment Plan extending the power of eminent domain (condemnation) for twelve
(12) years beginning January 1,1999, and exempting certain residential properties,
On December 1, 1998 the City Council adopted procedures for the formation and
election of a Project Area Committee (PAC), The PAC is composed of nine (9) seats;
three (3) community organization representatives, two (2) residential owner occupants.
two (2) residential tenants, one (1) business owner or owner occupant, and one (1)
commercial/industrial tenant. At the third informational meeting on December 161h only
six (6) applicants filed for seats, Following the PAC election on December 16, the City
Council certified the PAC at its January 5.1999 meeting, The PAC has met twice and is
recommending approval of the proposed amendment. including exempting certain
residential properties, Staff also recommends approval of City Council Ordinance 2102.
extending the power of eminent domain through December 31. 2010, and exempting
those residential areas north and immediately south of Colorado Boulevard and north of
East Alta Street.
The April 6, 1999 staff report noted also that passage of Ordinance No, 2102 is only an
enabling statute, In the future, if acquisition of property by negotiation fails. the Agency
will be required to consider each acquisition by eminent domain separately and must
vote to adopt a Resolution of Necessity (Le" "condemn" the property) by a 4/5 vote.
Staff noted a letter received from the Forest Service Supervisor for the Angeles National
Forest, which facilities are located at 701 North Santa Anita Avenue, Mr, Rogers. the
Forest Supervisor, stated the Angeles National Forest wishes to go on record regarding
the parcel that they occupy within the Project Area Boundary.., As a Federal Agency
owning the parcel outright. the City of Arcadia does not have any jurisdiction in terms of
eminent domain over their parcel. The Forest Service is opposed to the designation of
their land on North Santa Anita as subject to eminent domain and request that this parcel
not be included in the project area, Staff recommended that nothing be done relative to
this request, in the event this parcel changes ownership in the future, The fact that the
City cannot exercise the power of eminent domain over Federal property is known,
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Mayor/Chairman Kovacic OPENED the public hearing,
Narinder Kahlon, property owner, 49 La Porte, stated in part, that he does not think there
is a good reason to include his residential apartments in the redevelopment project area.
Mr. Kahlon requested his property be excluded, Staff noted all of the residential
properties included in the project area are non-conforming uses based on the General
Plan or zoning, There are no plans at this time for property acquisitions in Mr. Kahlon's
area, Staff further recommended these properties be left in the project area. subject to
eminent domain authority,
No one else came forward to address the Council/Agency and it was MOVED by
Council/Agency Member Chandler. seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht and
CARRIED to CLOSE the Public Hearing,
It was then MOVED by Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Agency Member
Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency RECEIVE the staff report, and; RECOMMEND that the City Council ADOPT the
Negative Declaration and INTRODUCE City Council Ordinance No, 2102,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chandler. Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Agency Member Roncelli
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Negative Declaration, and;
INTRODUCE Ordinance No, 2102, amending the Central Redevelopment Plan to
reauthorize the power of eminent domain for the period of January 1. 1999 through I
December 31.2010. exempting therefrom certain designated residential areas,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Von Raees. President. Arcadia Business Association (ABA) Board, reported that the
Board, at its April 1" meeting. discussed the status of the Farmer's Market and
unanimously voted to end the Market. Their decision was based on bad publicity
resulting from comments of some members of the City Council. This, though a sUlVey of
merchants on First Avenue indicated overwhelming support of the Market and that the
merchants greatly benefited from this event. The Board. in an effort to mitigate negative
views of the Market held by a few merchants and Councilmembers, studied alternative
Market days. time and locations, and arrived at the decision that there should not be a
change hours or location since many of the First Avenue merchants worked hard,
participated and benefited from the Market. Other issues in moving the Market indicated
this would not be feasible to the merchants or the vendors, Mr. Raees announced the
final Farmer's Market would be held on Saturday, April10'h.
Mayor Kovacic noted this was disappointing news to see this excellent community event
leave the City,
Cvnthia Skrioak, Associate Pastor, Church of the Good Shepherd, speaking for the I
Executive Committee of Camino Grove Elementary School, PTA, Mrs, Skripak related
the many awards and programs which have taken place at Camino Grove School in her
"What's Right With Kids In Arcadia", report,
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MARSHALL
(Mayor Kovacic)
(Town Forum.
Prayer Brkfst.,
SA 5K Run/
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(Mail Thefts)
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Ken Haas. Owner, 38 East Huntington Drive, expressed his opposition to City
regulations requiring the front 1/3 of buildings fronting on Huntington Drive in the
Downtown Area be used for retail business only, This regulation makes it really difficult
to find tenants because of the lack of parking on the southside of Huntington. In his
opinion quality retail will not locate in this area; only inexperienced retailers or "Mom
and Pop' retail. which generally fail after a short period of time, He believes the
buildings in Downtown Huntington could be easily leased to other types of business,
Mr, Haas urged Council to change the regulations in this area.
Fave Stabler. Owner. 34 East Huntington Drive, provided an update of her efforts to
lease her building in the Downtown Area, Several realtors have been trying to market
this area without much effect. according to Ms, Stabler. The problems are mainly:
traffic; no-traffic; parking; and. cocktail bars, Ms, Stabler requested Council lift the retail
requirement along Huntington in the Downtown Area,
Vince Folev. Cambridge Drive, addressed his remarks to Councilmember Roncelli,
though Mr. Roncelli's absence was earlier excused by the Council. Mr. Foley took
exception to Councilmember Roncelli's remarks at the March 161h Council meeting at
which Mr. Roncelli expressed displeasure with City Council reorganizations in the past
and. in particular, the Mayoral process, Mr. Foley noted City development and
redevelopment which he stated Mr. Roncelli is against. He commented there are big
problems facing the City which will need a positive approach,
Clete Driver. 321 Camino Real, Director for the Arcadia Business Association.
commented he worked very hard and many hours to make the Farmer's Market a
success and is very sad to see the Market close down in Arcadia, This Is a good
program which has worked in other cities, Mr. Driver noted he has had dialogue with
another non-profit organization in the City that is interested in a Farmer's Market. In this
regard. he would like to see new hope come to Arcadia,
Dale Wonders. with A-1 Carpet Cleaning at First Avenue and Bonita Street, stated in
part. that A-1 liked having the Farmer's Market on First Avenue, The Market has
promoted foot traffic for A-1 Cleaning. His company believes Mr, Driver, the manager of
the Market, has done an excellent job for the ABA. Mr. Wonders noted, the Easter event
at the Market this past Saturday was a big success, His company would like to see the
Market continue on First Avenue... it is a good traffic builder. which is the life blood of
retail, and it also promotes good will and keeps tax dollars in the City,
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilmember Marshall expressed her appreciation to Mayor Kovacic for his
leadership. hard work and representation as Mayor this past year to the Council and the
City,
Mrs, Marshall thanked the Mayor for the productive Town Forum and the well planned
and enjoyable Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Mrs, Marshall also expressed appreciation to
Police Department personnel who donated their time for the Santa Anita Derby 5k
RunlWalk, Mrs, Marshall participated; finished the race, and felt it was well worth the
discomfort she experienced with her knee,
Councilmember Marshall announced, over the past few weeks there has been periodic
reports of mail thefts occurring in the City, The Police Department arrested three
persons at the Extended Stay Hotel who were engaged in check alteration and document
forgery, Many items in their possession had come from mailbox thefts, This is an
ongoing problem in Southern California, Mrs, Marshall reminded residents to use
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precaution to protect their personal mail and report any suspicious activity to the Police
Department and postal authorities,
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In response to Mrs. Marshall's inquiry, the City Manager advised he would check the
status of the $11,000 allocated for the Farmer's Market and report back to the Council.
Councilmember Marshall read a poem by C, W, Longnecker entitled "The Victor", which
recounted the results of mans negative thinking and ended with the phrase, "Life's
battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man. but sooner or later the man who
wins is the man who thinks he can."
CHANDLER Mayor Pro tem Chandler congratulated Mayor Kovacic for the Mayor's very successful
(Prayer Brkfst.) Prayer Breakfast. and thanked all those who volunteered to help with this event.
(Africanized
Bees)
(Student
Exchange
Program)
HARBICHT
(Friends gift
to Lib,)
(City Newsltr.)
(Ice Skating
Rink)
Mr, Chandler announced the City has been visited by Africanized Honey Bees. Bees
were located on the 400 block of First Avenue on March 25. Los Angeles County Vector
Control responded and removed the hive, Vector Control advised that it is important that
residents know that the bees are in the City, Mayor Pro tem Chandler noted that Arcadia
Firefighters have received training in appropriate response to these bees,
Mayor Pro tem Chandler reported the Arcadia Sister City Commission has developed a
Student Exchange Program which will be useful to Arcadia schools and the educational
. process, The Commission is going to sponsor an essay scholarship opportunity for high
school juniors on the "importance of Influence of Greek Democracy on the Political and
Economic Institutions of the United States", An all-expense paid trip to Arcadia's Sister
City, Tripolis, Greece. and spending money will be awarded to the successful student.
Tripolis will also have an identical program to send a Greek student to the United States,
The Arcadia scholarship funds will be provided by a branch of the Friendship Club. which
is a volunteer group.
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Councilmember Harbicht referenced Consent Item 14b and noted with appreciation, that
this is the second monetary gift to the Arcadia Library that the Friends have given in the
past few months,
Mr. Harbicht mentioned the recent City Newsletter which was mailed to the entire
community announcing the Mayor's Town Forum, Other City information was also
included in the Newsletter. The Recreation Department received over 100 phone calls
inquiring about Recreation programs as a result of the Newsletter, The Fire Department
also received over 100 phone calls regarding the Paramedic Membership Program. The
Department mailed out over 80 enrollment forms, '
Councilmember Harbicht corrected a misconception by a constituent that Arcadia would
not allow an ice skating rink to come into the City. Mr. Harbicht explained a proposal by
two inexperienced developers who were interested in building an ice skating rink at the
corner of Second Avenue and Santa Clara, This was a very complicated proposal which
entailed assembling several pieces of land and relocation of a City water tank, also the
purchase of adjoining property for a land-swap with the City, As it turned out the
developers were inexperienced and did not fulfill any of their commitments to the City
and the deal fell through, Shortly thereafter these same developers went to the City of
Monrovia with their ice rink plan; this project fell through also, Councilmember Harbicht
wished to dispel any rumors to the contrary because Arcadia tried very hard to make this
project work, The City was not negative about the project.
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(Ground Break.
Ind, Dev, Lo.
Azusa Rd.)
(Farmer's Mkt.)
KOVACIC
(Newsltr.)
(Town Forum.
Prayer Brkfst.)
(Irwindale
Speedway)
(Residential
Devel. Stds,)
(Design Rev,
Procedures)
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At the ground breaking ceremony for a new development in the south part of town,
Councilmember Harbicht reported that both the developer of the property and his
architect independently commented that they have never found a City staff more
cooperative to work with than Arcadia's staff, Council member Harbicht thanked the staff
members involved in this development process: Don Penman. Donna Butler, Greg
Gerlack, Tom Shahbazi, Connie Schacatano and Guy James,
Councilmember Harbicht noted he was very sorry to hear about the demise of the
Arcadia Farmer's Market. The primary purpose of the Market was to draw shoppers to
the Downtown Area, In the last few years. due to the efforts of two or three members of
the Arcadia Business Association who decided they were going to pump life into the
Association and into the Downtown Area; they really sparked the Association, People
rallied around the Farmer's Market. He feels that Council essentially harassed the ABA
out of the Farmer's Market and he is afraid the Downtown area will now resume its
decline. Councilmember Harbicht thanked the ABA members for their efforts. and
encouraged them to keep the Association going and continue to promote the Downtown
Area and the business' located there,
Mayor Kovacic referenced the City Newsletter. which was once sent out quarterly, then
became a victim of budget cuts, He would like to see the Newsletter reinstituted on a
regular basis,
The Mayor expressed appreciation to those persons who attended the Town Forum and
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. These events, though widely divergent. showcased the wide
range of talent in Arcadia,
The Mayor advised persons wishing to complain about the noise emanating from the
IIwindale Speedway to phone the City of Irwindale's 800 number hot-line,
The City Manager reported, residential development standards would be on the Council's
Agenda for the May 4th Meeting,
Mayor Kovacic explained in detail the procedures for the design review process, and the
difference between development projects which are considered by the City Council.
Planning Commission. or City staff, Most of which are never seen by the City Council
except upon appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission, He is concerned about
credibility... Council either receives credit or blame whether or not the project was seen
by the Council. The Mayor believes there are certain large projects in the City that
should be brought to the attention of the Council for review, He requested that staff
examine the current procedure for Council discussion when the full Council is present.
Council member Marshall concurred, The City Manager said staff would prepare a "white
paper" on the current process and options for Council's consideration. from staffs
perspective, and procedures implemented by other cities,
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO ACT AS
THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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CTF, OF Consideration of the request of ESA Management. Inc. and staff recommendation to
COMPLETION approve a Certificate of Completion for a 120 room Extended Stay America Hotel.
(Extended Stay
America Hotel)
(APPROVED)
On February 18, 1981, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approved a Disposition and
Development Agreement (DDA) with Emkay Development Company, for a 3,3 acre
parcel north of Santa Clara and east of Santa Anita Wash, The DDA was subsequently
assigned in part to ESA Management, Inc, (ESA) , Pursuant to the DDA, ESA was to
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design and construct a 120 room Extended Stay America Hotel on a 2,3 acre portion of
this parcel at 401 East Santa Clara Street.
The hotel opened in May 1998, ESA has requested issuance by the Agency of the
Certificate of Completion, Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Completion
based on ESA's compliance with the conditions of the DDA,
The April 6, 1999 staff report noted there is no fiscal impact by approval of the
Certificate of Completion, The hotel will generate approximately $50.000 annually to the
Agency as tax increment and over $100,000 annually in Transient Occupancy Taxes to
the City,
It was MOVED by Agency Member Harbicht. seconded by Agency Member Chandler
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the Certificate of Completion
with Extended Stay America, Inc" subject to minor revisions as to form approved by the
Agency Attorney,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht. Marshall and Kovacic
None
Agency Member Roncelli
ADJOURNMENT The Meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to April 20, 1999 at
6:00 p,m,
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14a,
MINUTES
(March 16, 1999)
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() ~ "FRIENDS/LIB,
1.,,0 - OlOGIFT
($10,000,00)
O ""'-0 6 14c,
::. '" - "'FINAL MAP OF
TR. 52424
(14-unit Res.
Condo -
900-904
Sunset)
14d,
01 <;;0 -70 PROF, SVCS,
AGREEMENT
(Geotec.lMtrls,
Test. - Upper
Canyon Resrv,
& Booster Sta,)
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVED the Minutes of the March 16. 1999 City Council Regular Meeting.
ACCEPTED a $10.000,00 donation to the Arcadia Public Libral)l from the Friends of the
Arcadia Pubiic Libral)l for the purchase of iibral)l materials,
APPROVED the Final Map of Tract No, 52424 for a 14-unit residential condominium
project at 900-904 Sunset Boulevard with the condition that. before the final map is
recorded all outstanding conditions of approval shall be complied with to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer.
AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE an agreement with Converse Consultants
in the amount of $18.000, for geotechnical and construction materials testing services for
the Upper Canyon Reservoir and Canyon Booster Station, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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PROF, SVCS, AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE an agreement with Krieger & Stewart.
AGRMNT, Inc" in the amount of $23,000, for the review of contractor submittals for the Upper
(Const. Review Canyon Reservoir and Canyon Booster Station, subject to City Attorney approval.
SVC5, - Upper
Canyon &
Booster Sta,)
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EQT, PURCH, AWARDED a purchase contract to Robert H, Loud Ford in the amount of $48,822,96 for
W/PASADENA the purchase of two (2) 1999 Ford-8800 GVW trucks with utility bodies; WAIVE the
(MSD Pick-up competitive bidding process and piggy-back on the City of Pasadena's bid, and;
Trucks W/Util. AUTHORIZED the City Manger to EXECUTE a purchase contract in a form approved by
Bodies,) the City Attorney.
14g,
APPROP, ADD'L See Page No, 10,
FDS.lINCREASE
REVENUE
ESTMT,
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ACCPT, PROJ, ACCEPTED the project for work performed by Alias Underground Company as complete
AUTH, CHG, for the Construction of the First Avenue Relief Sewer Improvement Project from the 210
ORDER PMT, Freeway Overpass to Foothill Boulevard - Work Order 507; AUTHORIZED the 10%
(1ST Ave, Relief retention payment of $19.561 to be made in accordance with the contract documents;
Sewer AUTHORIZED payment of a change order amount that exceeds the 25% allowable for
W,O. 507 Alias public works projects by $1,097,50 and pay the entire change order subject to Alias
Undergrd,) Underground signing the appropriate agreement acknowledging acceptance of
settlement of all disputes, as approved by the City Attorney.
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141.
RESOLUTION
NO. 6107
See Page No, 10,
14j,
RECRUIT &
FILL POSITON
(PD Officers &
Record Clk,)
14k, v-:1 d."j .
RECRUIT &
FILL POSITONS
(Secretary and
Typist Clk, II -
City Clk, Off,)
141. OC<..oo-68'
RECRUIT & AUTHORIZED staff to fill the positions of Code Services Officer and Business License
FILL POSITONS Officer in the Community Development Division of the Development Services
(Code SVC5, & Department.
Bus, Lic,
Officers DSD)
See Page No, 11,
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AUTHORIZED the City Clerk to fill the positions of Secretary and Typist Clerk II in the
Office of the City Clerk,
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THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 14a, b, c, d, e. f, h, k and I APPROVED ON
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHANDLER, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
HARBICHT AND CARRIED ON ROLL CALL VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Council member Roncelli
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APPROP. Consideration and recommendation to authorize an additional appropriation of $350,000
ADD'L FDS.I for water meter service connections, and increase the revenue estimate for meter
INCREASE charges by $350,000,
ESTMT.
(Wtr. Meter
SVC5, & Chgs.)
(APPROVED)
At the December 1, 1998 City Council meeting, staff requested and received
authorization for an additional appropriation of $300,000 for the Water Meter Service
Account, However, this amount was insufficient to keep pace with local development
and staff concluded that the trends in service requests and subsequent expenditures, will
continue throughout the year and is once again requesting that the City Council authorize
a second additional appropriation in the amount of $350,000, This would be offset by an
increase of $350,000 in estimated revenue, which is collected in advance from
developers and contractors for the work to be done, The Water Fund will not be
adversely impacted by this accounting transaction,
It was MOVED by Counciimember Marshall, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler aM
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROPRIATE an additional $350.000 from the
Water Fund for additional meter service connection installations for Fiscal Year
1998/1999 (Account 520-400-7205-7570), and; DIRECT staff to record a $350.000
increase in estimated meter charges (Account 520-300-000-3510) for customer charges,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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RESOLUTION The City Manager presented for ADOPTION and read the title of RESOLUTION NO.
NO. 6107 6107: "A RESOLUTiON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA.
(Apprv. Amdml. CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN
PERS/Military AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR THE PUBLic EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
Svc, Credit) SYSTEM MiLITARY SERVICE CREDIT FOR MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS."
(ADOPTED)
ORDINANCE The City Manager presented for INTRODUCTION and read the titie of ORDINANCE NO,
NO, 2104 2104: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
(Amdml. To AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
PERS Contract COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF
(INTRODUCED) THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM,
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It was MOVED by Councilmember Marshall, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that RESOLUTION NO, 6017 be and it is hereby
ADOPTED, and; ORDINANCE NO, 2104 INTRODUCED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler. Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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RECRUIT/FILL Consideration of the Report and recommendation to authorize the Police Department to
POSITONS fill two (2) Police Officer positions and one (1) Records Clerk position,
(PD Officers &
Records Clk)
(APPROVED)
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The April 6, 1999 staff report noted the Police Department Records Bureau is the
informational hub of the Department and Records Clerks provide the clerical support in
that section, The Clerks work three different shifts in order to provide 24-hour a day
coverage to handle report processing. records information requests, and computer input.
In response to Council's Questions, Police Chief Garner advised: there are nine (9)
Records Clerk's in the Police Department. which is in the normal range for such
departments. The Police Department runs a 24-hour a day records operation. seven (1)
days a week. This operation requires nine personnel to keep the Records Bureau open,
Chief Gamer explained that newer systems are labor intensive and more technologically
advanced in terms of information. and they require more data input and therefore, more
work,
It was MOVED by Council member Harbicht. seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AUTHORIZE the hiring of two police officers and
one records clerk to fill the vacant positions in the Police Department.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler. Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Council member Roncelli
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CENTENNIAL Consideration of the report and recommendation from the Centennial Celebration
CELEBRA TJON Commission to appropriate $10,000,00 from the General Fund for the purchase of
COMMISSION commemorative items to provide revenue necessary to facilitate designated events and
(Fund-raising) activities, The Commission would like to embark on their first fund-raising endeavor,
(APPROVED) which will begin the revenue source for the planned events in 2003,
The goal of the Commission is to raise sufficient funds to cover all costs of the year-long
Centennial Celebration, The commemorative items being considered for purchase have
proven to be very successful for other organizations as well as for centennial events in
other communities, It is hoped that in a short time this start-up money will be returned to
the City and from then on. the Commission hopes to be self-sustaining,
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Councilmember Marshall and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the allocation of $10,000,00 from the
General Fund, to be credited to the Centennial Commission account to offset expenses
associated with the purchase of commemorative items for the Centennial Celebration,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler. Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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SANTA ANITA Consideration of the request from the Los Angeles Turf Club. Inc, (LATe), 285 West
PARK GRAND Huntington Drive, to allow a 24-hour a day construction schedule, seven days a week for
STAND CONST, renovation of the grandstands at Santa Anita Park between April 20 and September 29,
(4-20-99 to 1999, The Arcadia Municipal Code (AMC) allows construction activities between 7:00
9-29-99) a,m, and 7:00 p,m" six days a week, Section 4263 of the AMC permits the Building
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(APPROVED) Official to grant waiver of the City's "prohibited hours",
The construction activities proposed by Santa Anita include: renovation of grandstand
area; remodel of the grandstand terrace area; creation of a grand hall area; construction
of two elevator towers on the south side of the grandstand; construction of a new
restaurant building area and changes to the building elevation, With the requested
extended construction hours, a number of issues will need to be addressed. such as
noise. light. construction traffic. and delivery and movement of materials. The April 6.
1999 staff report outlined conditions recommended by staff to the Los Angeles Turf Club,
in order to receive approval of the extended hours construction permit. City inspections
will occur during normal business hours and will be paid for through the normal building
permit fees, If inspections by City staff are necessary during the extended hours, these
added costs will financed by Santa Anita.
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The Los Angeles Turf Club has scheduled a meeting with residents north of the track.
east of Baldwin Avenue. to explain the overall construction program and work with them
to address issues related to this activity,
In response to Council's question staff stated, because of the expedited schedule and
phased construction program, Santa Anita has not yet submitted their architectural plans
for this project. The architects for Santa Anita have indicated that the changes to the
fa<;:ade to accommodate the grandstand remodel will be compatible with the existing
architecture, If the Los Angeles Turf Club decided to make significant changes to the
fa<;:ade, that issue would be considered for public review,
City Manager Kelly responded to a Question from Mayor Kovacic stating, in part. that the
City is giving a timeframe to the Los Angeles Turf Club between April 20 and September I
29, 1999 to complete the project. if an extension and/or more time is needed, this
request would come before the Council for discussion and deliberation,
Councilmember Marshall stated that she appreciates the fact that Santa Anita is trying to
reduce the impact of construction noise and lights to the ?urrounding residents,
Councilmember Harbicht commented, in part. that he feels that the staff has looked at
this project as interior modification, He felt that it is important to reassure residents that
if a proposal is made for extensive development at Santa Anita, that proposal will go
through the entire process of Environmental Impact Report, hearings before the Planning
Commission and hearings before the City Council. and the citizens would have an
opportunity for study and input.
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chandier. seconded by Councilmember Marshall and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the extended hours of operation
requested by the Los Angeles Turf Club. for the renovation of the Santa Anita Park
grandstand between April 20 and September 29. 1999, subject to the conditions set forth
in the April 6. 1999 staff report,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler. Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Council member Roncell'
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RESCIND Consideration of the report and recommendation to rescind the policy of obtaining City
COUNCIL Council approval to fill vacant budgeted positions, In June 1996 the City Council I
POLICY directed staff to institute a "hiring freeze"; specifically, positions were to be kept in the
(City Council budget. but if they became vacant during the course of the year staff would have to
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obtain City Council approval in order to fill such vacancies, At that time, the City was
having serious budget difficulties, Since the policy was adopted. not one position
submitted to the City Council for authorization to fill has been denied, At its March 16.
1999 meeting the City Council directed staff to place this matter on an upcoming agenda
so that consideration could be given to rescind the policy for public safety positions. If
this occurs, the recruitment process will be improved by becoming faster and more
efficient. The City Council will still approve all positions through the budget process, but
the internal administration relative to recruitment will remain with the City Manager and
staff,
Councilmember Marshall stated she is in favor of rescinding the policy for public safety
positions only, Ms, Marshall felt reviewing each position on an individual basis is a
healthy tool to keep the Council informed.
Councilmember Harbicht commented, in part, that he feels it is important for everyone to
understand during the budget study process the City Council considers each and every
position in City government and determines if all positions currently in the budget are
necessary, Mr. Harbicht also commented, for the smooth functioning of City operations
and to run the City in a business like way. the Council needs to allow the executives of
the City to do their job,
Mayor Pro tem Chandler stated that he is in favor of allowing the City executives to fill
all vacant, budgeted positions without Council approval.
Mayor Kovacic stated. in part, the role that the Councii should play in regard to funding
particular positions is during budget time,
It was MOVED by Council member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to RESCIND the policy of requiring staff to obtain
City Council approval to fill all vacant, budgeted positions,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler, Harbicht and Kovacic
Councilmember Marshall
Council member Roncelli
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REDISTRIBUTE On January 27. 1999 the Development Services Department was advised by the Los
CDSG FUNDS Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC) that the City has an
1999.2000 additional $59,087 in unallocated Community Development Slock Grant (CDBG) funds.
(Youth Svcs, - In addition, only 15% of the City's allocated funds may be used for Public Service
Congregate Meal Program, In reviewing the approved programs, the City exceeded the allowable 15% for
& Red Cross Public Services Programs.
Meals.on.Wheels
(~~~R~~ED) The City Council at its February 2.1999 meeting requested that a minimum of $10,000
in the City's unallocated funds be set aside for Youth Programs, The Development
Services Department recommended the following revisions for redistribution of funds for
Public Services Programs:
1, That $15,000 be allocated to a new CDSG program called "Youth Services",
2, That funding for the Congregate Meais Program, Senior Citizens Social Services
Program, and the Red Cross Meals on Wheels programs be redistributed as set forth
below:
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Proiects
Original FY 1999-2000
Proposal
Revised FY 1999-2000
Proposal
Congregate Meals
Sr. Citizens Social Services
Red Cross - Meals on Wheels
Youth Services Program
Unallocated funds
$20,000
40,000
5.000
-0-
59,087
$17,500
37,500
-0-
15.000
54.087
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The Recreation Department is proposing a CDBG program which will provide funds
directly to the Recreation Department to assist children from low and moderate-income
families to participate in camp programs. aquatics programs, general recreation classes
and City sponsored excursions. Staff recommended that the $15.000,00 of unallocated
funds be set aside for a Youth Services Program, which funds would be available
beginning July 1. 1999,
Staff responded to Council's Questions,
In response to Councilmember Harbicht's concern about eliminating the Red Cross -
Meals on Wheels program staff responded. that the Meals on Wheels program is a very
complicated program, The Red Cross is not able to comply with CDBG fund
regulations for reporting and funding at this time,
Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chandler. seconded by
CoiJncilmeniber Harbicht and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the
revised allocation of funds as set forth above including the allocation of $15,000 for a
Youth Services Program. and; AUTHORIZE the City Manager to EXECUTE the
Memorandums of Understanding which are submitted to the County at a later date.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht. Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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CBD REGULA T, Consideration of the April 6, 1999 staff report on proposed changes to the CBD
1/3 RETAIL regulations relating to the use of 1/3 of the ground floor area for retail commercial
RESTRICTION businesses on Huntington Drive and First Avenue, On March 9, 1999, the Planning
REMOVED Commission considered the request of Faye Stabler, owner of the property at 34 East
(Htg, Dr. & 151 Huntington Drive, to amend the CBD (Central Business District) zoning regulations to
Ave, North of include a "hardship exemption" to permit uses other than retail businesses within the
Huntington) front one-third of a building along Huntington Drive,
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By consensus the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that the CBD
o b h " . ()...! regulations be amended by deleting the requirement that the front 1/3 of the ground floor
area of a building be utilized for retail sales along Huntington Drive and North First
Avenue,
During the past year, the Development Services Department staff has reviewed the
activity along Huntington Drive and First Avenue, There are several vacant buildings in
this area. including Mrs. Stabler's building at 34 East Huntington Drive; the property
adjacent to Sir Speedy's at 137 East Huntington Drive. and; the newly remodeled arcade
building at 38 East Huntington, Each of the property owners has expressed concem
regarding their inability to find appropriate retail users to occupy these buildings,
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business for a number of years, these particular businesses specialize in products that
are generally considered destination retail businesses,
Huntington Drive is not a traditional "downtown street", It is a four-lane major arterial
separated by a median strip. Although there have been several new businesses in this
area, such as Matt Denny's, Speedy Print. Decroupet's Cakes and House of Hearts.
other businesses have opened briefly and closed,
First Avenue south of Huntington Drive has been more successful in attracting retail
businesses, The design of First Avenue is more typical of a traditional downtown street
and has more pedestrian appeal. according to staff, It was staff's recommendation that
the code should be revised to allow more flexibility in the types of uses permitted along
Huntington Drive and First Avenue, The April 6, 1999 staff report listed several options
which would accomplish this recommendation.
Following discussion it was MOVED by Council member Harbicht. seconded by Mayor
Pro tem Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to DIRECT staff to proceed
with a text amendment to amend the CBD regulations by deleting the requirement that
the front 1/3 of the ground floor area of a building be utilized for retail sales along
Huntington Drive and north First Avenue. and; DIRECT staff to prepare a report for
presentation to Council in three (3) months, the question of removing the 1/3 retail sales
regulation for ground floor areas in buildings along First Avenue south of Huntington
Drive,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Council member Roncelli
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ORDINANCE It was MOVED by Council member Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler
NO, 2101 CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ORDINANCE NO, 2101 entitled: "AN
(Daytime ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA.
Loitering by AMENDING SECTION 4251 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
Minors) DAYTIME LOITERING BY MINORS," be and it is hereby INTRODUCED,
(INTRODUCED)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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ORDINANCE The City Attorney presented for ADOPTION and read the title of ORDINANCE NO, 2101
NO,2100 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA.
(Window Signs) CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 9260,3,11, 9261.4,5. 9262.4,14 AND 9266,2,8,7
(ADOPTED) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ALLOWABLE AREA FOR SIGN
IDENTIFICATION TO INCLUDE WINDOW SIGNS,"
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Marshall and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Ordinance No, 2100 be and is hereby
ADOPTED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht. Marshall, Roncelli and Kovacic
None
None
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ADJOURNMENT
(In Memory of
Dick Corliss)
Councilmember Harbicht adjourned the meeting in memory of Dick Corliss, stating. "Dick
was long time resident of our area, ManY of you may know he and his wife through
Corliss Travel. Dick was a member of the Arcadia Rotary Club for many years, very
active. He traveled to 175 countries, I never had the pleasure of going on one of his
tours but I know many people who did, Both Dick and his wife are delightful people. It is
a real loss to our community, and I would like to close the meeting in memory of Dick
Corliss."
ADJOURNMENT At 9:40 p,m, the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to April 20, 1999 at 6:00
(April 20. 1999) 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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