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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
November 3, 1998
The Arcadia City Council and the Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on
Tuesday November 3. 1998, at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Arcadia City
Hall Council Chambers.
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht. Marshall and Kovacic
ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Roncelli
It was MOVED by Council/Agency Member Marshall. seconded by Council/Agency
Member Chandler and CARRIED to EXCUSE the absence of Council/Agency Member
Roncelli.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with Agency negotiators
William R. Kelly, Don Penman and Peter Kinnahan and Arthur Garcia. A.P.G.
Commercial, representing the property owner William Adkins, regarding price and terms
pertaining to the possible acquisition of certain real estate located at 55 W. Huntington
Drive (formerly Foulger Ford auto dealership).
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) to confer with legal counsel regarding
a significant exposure to litigation against the City based on existing facts and
circumstances (not yet known to potential plaintiffs) - as advised by the City Attorney.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54946.9(c), based on existing facts and
circumstances, it is necessary to consider whether to initiate litigation (one case).
At 5:03 p.m. the City Council/Agency RECESSED to the Closed Sessions. The Regular
Meeting RECONVENED in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCAllON Bishop Jack Green, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
PlEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Boy Scouts, Gregg Orton. Trent Rickert. Steven Burkhead. Troup 125
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht. Marshall and Kovacic
ABSENT: Council/Agency Member Roncelli
It was MOVED by Council/Agency Member Harbicht. seconded by Council/Agency
Member Marshall and CARRIED to EXCUSE the absence of Council/Agency Member
Roncelli.
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Mayor's
Senior
Service Award
(Asher)
4.
WELFARE &
THRIFT SHOP
DAY
(Gilb)
5.
STUDENT
GOV'T. DAY
PARTICIPANTS
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7.
ORD. & RES.
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As a public services announcement, Mayor Kovacic encouraged residents to vote, the I
polling places will be open until 8:00 p,m.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Kovacic presented the November 1998 Mayor's Senior Service Award to Selma
Asher in recognition of her dedication and service at the Arcadia Community Center
since 1991. Mayor Kovacic congratulated Mrs. Asher and noted that she has been a
tremendous asset to the Arcadia Senior Citizens program, and it is a privilege to have
her on the City team.
Mayor Kovacic read and presented a proclamation to Ruth Gilb, the president of the
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop. declaring November 3, 1998 to be Arcadia Welfare
and Thrift Shop Day. The Mayor congratulated and thanked Mrs. Gilb for her efforts' and
commitment to the Thrift and Welfare Shop. and also. the citizens of Arcadia. The
Mayor noted that Mrs. Gilb has served on the Sister City Commission for eight (8) years.
and now is serving on the Senior Citizens commission.
Mayor Kovacic and Dr. Sutro presented the Mayor's Certificate of Outstanding
Achievement to the twenty (20) high school students who participated in the Student
Govemment Day. Students receiving this award were: Marian Chiechi. Shirley Hsu.
Leonard Hall. Pearl Leung, Deliphina Yuen. Rita Tong. Johnson Lee. Richard Tang,
Nathan Huang, Elliot Chi, Judy Tang, Jamie Kusumoto. Aminda Kim, Natasha Chu.
Jeny Shen. Kathy Chung, Jenny Shen, Brynne Payne, Heather Miller and Emika
Yokoyama.
The City Attomey announced the subject of the Closed Sessions held earlier this
evening.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None
QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING
AGENDA ITEMS
None
II was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chandler 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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PUBLIC Consideration of the report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6081,
HEARING establishing Underground Utility District No. 14.
RESOLUTION
NO. 6D81
(Underground
Utility District
No. 14)
(ADOPTED)
Prior to holding a public hearing for the purpose of establishing a new underground utility
district the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that the City Engineer consult with all
affected utilities and submit an Engineer's Report to the City Council. The Report
outlined the extent of utility participation, provided an estimate of the total costs to the
City. property owners and utility companies, as well as the estimated time required to
complete such underground installation and removal of overhead facilities.
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In 1968 the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruled that public electric utility companies
must budget funds to convert their existing overhead facilities to underground facilities to
significantly reduce overhead cables and equipment for aesthetic and safety purposes.
The funds, which were designated Rule 20A monies, are allocated annually to cities and
counties in proportion to the number of electrical customers. The City has accumulated
$1.372.000 in such funds, which are currently available for undergrounding projects.
The total cost of the subject project is estimated to be $1.486,250,
The City Engineer's Report indicated that Rule 20 funds could be utilized for the
establishment of Underground Utility District No. 14 within the City. In December, 1997
an Underground Utility Coordination Committee was established to coordinate
underground projects and related issues. In April, 1998 the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 6043 approving the Committee's Utility Conversion Plan. A workshop
was held to which all affected businesses and property owners were invited, where
specifics of the Underground Utility District No. 14 were explained,
The November 3, 1998 staff report set forth details of the conversion work for the
proposed District and the areas to be included in District No. 14; Morlan Place
(Huntington Drive to Santa Anita Avenue); Santa Clara Street (Huntington Drive to First
Avenue); and, Santa Anita Avenue (Huntington Drive to Colorado Place). The staff
report advised that administration of the undergrounding work will be handled by the
Southem Califomia Edison Company and funded by Rule 20 allocations, Pacific Bell,
TCI Cablevision and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor Kovacic declared the public hearing to be OPEN.
Dave Culp. a business owner on Morlan Place, expressed concem regarding the parking
and customer access during the construction period.
Vincent Havdel. Regional Manager, South em Califomia .Edison Company. noted that
during the construction the area businesses can stay open at all times. there will be a
minimal impact on businesses when the cut-over is made to the new system. Mr. Haydel
will stay in close contact with business owners during construction.
No one else come forward to speak in favor of or against establishing Underground
Utility District No. 14 and it was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by
Councilmember Marshall and CARRIED to close the public hearing,
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to RECEIVE the Engineer's Report regarding the
proposed Underground Utility District No. 14; FIND that the public necessity. health,
safety or welfare requires such removal and underground installation within the
designated area; and ADOPT Resolution No. 6081 establishing the designated area as
Underground Utility District No. 14; and ORDER such removal and, underground
installation of distribution lines only; and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to notify all affected
utilities and persons owning real property within said district.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler. Harbicht. Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
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MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
MARSHALL Council member Marshall congratulated the award recipients.
(Asher, Gilb
AHS students)
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CHANDLER
(Sheriff Block)
HARBICHT
(Soccer field)
(Arcadia
Historical
Museum)
KOVACIC
(Gilb)
Mrs. Marshall encouraged everyone to vote, Voting and freedom to worship are two of
our most important freedoms.
Councilmember Marshall's quote of the evening: "II is not the hand that signs the laws
that holds the destiny of America, it is the hand that casts the ballot." (President Harry
Truman)
Mayor Pro tern Chandler noted he would adjourn the meeting in the memory.of our late
Sheriff, Sherman Block.
Council member Harbicht announced that the City Council will take an action this evening
for the complete renovation of the City Hall soccer field. The field is used by A YSO.
adult leagues and the high school soccer team.
Mr. Harbicht noted that Arcadians are proud to have a treasure in the City of Arcadia "the
Arcadia Historical Museum". Over a thousand students and youth groups visit the facility
each year and are educated about the history of Arcadia.
Mr. Harbicht stated, in part, that the City is in the need of a new building for the museum.
and noted that it is his privilege and pleasure to announce that former Mayor Char1es
Gilb and Mrs. Ruth Gilb are contributing $300.000.00 to the City of Arcadia for the
purpose of constructing a new Historical Museum building. This very generous gift will I
result in a first class building for the museum. The building will be designed to be
compatible with the Community Center and will be called something similar to the "Ruth
and Char1es Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum". Mr. Harbicht. thanked Ruth and Char1es
Gilb for the generous gift and their long history of service to Arcadia since 1959.
Mayor Kovacic thanked Mr. and Mrs. Gilb for their tremendous donation to the City of
Arcadia and leadership throughout their tenure in the City.
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(Arcadia High Mayor Kovacic announced the Arcadia High School football team is leading the Pacific
School Football League this year. The Mayor invited everyone to attend the last two football games this
Team) season and enjoy the games and the marching band. .
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JOINT MEETING OF THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
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CONCEPTUAL Consideration of the recommendation to approve a conceptual Design Review for a
DESIGN 25,000 square foot retail development on property located at 214 North Santa Anita
REVIEW Avenue. '
(214 North
Santa Anita -
R.E.I)
(APPROVED)
The former Arcadia Lumber property has been purchased by R.E.I.. Inc. R.E.1. is
proposing to construct two buildings; a 25.000 square foot retail building. and an 11,000
square foot retail building for a future tenant. R.E.1. will build and occupy the larger
building at the southwest comer of the site, and future unknown tenants will occupy the
smaller building, The Design Review focused on the R.E.1. building and related parking
and landscaping of the overall site. The future tenant(s) must design and construct their
building compatible with the architectural style of the R.E.1. building, and will be subject
to the City and Agency Design Review process.
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Laura Rose, R.E.I Retail Design coordinator, presented a brief background of R.E.I..
which is a member co-op company from Seattle, Washington. R.E.1. began in 1939; and
sells hard goods and clothing for outdoor sports activities. Ms, Rose explained the
design of R.E.1. buildings relates to this outdoor theme.
John Harrison, project architect, Methune Partners, expressed appreciation for City staff.
and reviewed issues of the design of R.E.1. buildings, parking and landscaping for the
site.
Considerable discussion ensued about the conceptual design for 214 N. Santa Anita
Avenue in particular. the 19' high climbing wall to be located at the southwest comer of
the largest building, and the following motion was put forth:
II was MOVED by Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Agency Member Marshall and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to APPROVE the R.E.1. Inc. conceptual design
review for 214 North Santa Anita Avenue (former Arcadia Lumber), subject to the
conditions listed in the November 3, 1998 staff report and final approval of an owner
participation agreement.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht. Marshall and Kovacic
None
Agency Member Roncelli
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RESOLUTION Consideration of the report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6080.
NO. 6080 authorizing staff to proceed with a proposed text amenament to the Central
(LA. - Cntrt. Development Plan extending the power of eminent domain for twelve years beginning
Redev. Plan, January 1, 1999 to December 31. 2010; exempting certain properties. and authorizing
Extend Pwr. the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to appropriate $15.DOO.00 from the available fund
Eminent balance for the proposed text amendment.
Domain - 12
Yrs. 1-1-99 to
12-31-2010)
(ADOPTED)
The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency's power of eminent domain (condemnation) expired
June 30. 1998. The law allows the power of eminent domain to be extended for up to
twelve (12) years. At the Agency's study session of August 18. 1998. the Agency
preliminary decided to proceed with an amendment to add eminent domain and directed
staff to retum with a formal report to initiate the process. At the same meeting, the
Agency directed that the power of eminent domain in the residential areas abutting and
north of Colorado Boulevard. and north of Alia Street not be part of the amendment.
Because'the properties on the northeast and southeast comers of Santa Anita and
Newman Avenue are residentially zoned, but could be commercial under the General
Plan and Redevelopment plan. staff requested direction on whether to include or exclude
these properties from possible eminent domain.
If exercising the power of eminent domain may displace a significant number of
residential occupants in the project area. the Agency must create a Project Area
Committee (PAC). Business owners and tenants. property owners and tenants and
representatives of community organizations serving the area elect the PAC. Neither the
Agency nor the City Council is allowed to appoint members of the PAC.
it was MOVED by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency
Member Chandler and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to:
1) Include the properties on the northeast and southeast comer of Santa Anita and
Newman Avenues in the properties potentially subject to the Power of Eminent Domain
as shown on Attachment 1 of the November 3, 1998 staff report; and,
2) That the City Council ADOPT Resolution No, 6080, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
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STAFF TO PROCEED WITH A PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CENTRAL
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN EXTENDING THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN I
(CONDEMNATION) FOR TWELVE (12) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1. 1999 TO
DECEMBER 31,2010; EXEMPTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES THEREFROM", as shown
on Attachment 1 of the November 3, 1998 staff report; and,
3) That the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency APPROPRIATE $15.000 from the available
fund balance for the proposed text amendment to the Central Redevelopment Plan.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council/Agency Members Chandler. Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Council/Agency Member Roncelli
ADJOURNMENT The meeting of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNED to November 17,
1998 at 6:00 p.m.
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THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED
CONSENT ITEMS
12a.
MINUTES
(October 20,
1998)
APPROVED the minutes of the October 20. 1998 regular meeting.
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CITYWIDE See Page 7
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CONTRACT See Page 7
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(Upper Canyon
Reservoir and
Canyon Booster
Pump Station)
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ACCEPTED
(1998-99
Concrete
Repair Prog.)
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ACCEPTED the project as complete for work perfonned by Martinez Concrete. Inc. for
the 1998-99 Concrete Repair Program; and. AUTHORIZED the final payment to be
made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $5.815.00.
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JANITORIAL &
PORTER
SERVICES AT
CITY FACIL.
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AWARD PROF, AWARDED a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $21.700.00 to EPT
SVCS, AGRMNT. Landscape Architecture for design of the Rehabilitation of the Civic Center Athletic Field;
(Civic Ctr, AUTHORIZE the City Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract agreement in a I
Athletic fonn approved by the City Attomey.
Field Design) .
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RENEW RENEWED the Weed Abatement Services Agreement between the City of Arcadia and
AGREEMENT - the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measurements
WEED Department to provide weed abatement services for an additional five year period. July
ABATEMENT 1,1999 through June 30, 2004; AUTHORIZED the Mayor and City Clerk to EXECUTE
(7-1-99/ said agreement in a form approved by the City Attomey.
6-30-2004)
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NATURAL GAS See Page 8
TRANS. PROG.
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REVISEDf(}I:"'AUTHORIZED the City Manager to EXECUTE a revised Joint Powers Agreement with
J.P.A - INTER Los Angeles County and all the area "D" cities within the County to provide for inter-
AGENCY agency cooperation in major natural or man-made disasters.
COOP. RE.
DISASTERS
(L.A. County &
Area D Cities)
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EXTEND AUTHORIZED the City Manager to extend the agreement between the State of
AGREEMENT Califomia. Office of Emergency Services (O.E.S.) and the City of Arcadia. providing for
(Calif. O.E.S.) the City of Arcadia to maintain and staff an O.E.S. engine. in a form approved by the
City Attomey.
THE PRECEDING CONSENT ITEMS 11a, d, f. g, i and j 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
Councilmember Roncelli
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AWARD Councilmember Marshall noted that the $69,970.00 are Proposition C funds which were
PROF. SVCS. budgeted in the 1997-98 Capital Improvement Program to cover the total cost of
AGRMNT. contract. administration and contingencies.
(Citywide
Pavement
Mgmt. Prog.)
(APPROVED)
It was MOVED by Councilmember Marshall. seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler and
CARRIED on a roll call vote as follows to AWARD a Professional Services Agreement in
the amount of $69,970.00 to Harding Lawson Associates for the development of a
Citywide Pavement Management Program and; AUTHORIZE the City Manager and City
Clerk to EXECUTE the contract agreement in a form approved by the City Attomey.
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NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht. Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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CONTRACT
AWARD
(Upper Canyon
Reservoir and It was MOVED by Councilmember Marshall, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler and
Canyon Booster CARRIED on roll call vote to AWARD a construction contract in the amount of
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Councilmember Marshall stated, in part. that the City of Arcadia is on an earthquake
fault. the water capacity is a very important issue.
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Pump Station) $1,462,530.00 to Spiess Construction Company, Inc. for construction of the Upper
(Spiess Constr.) Canyon Reservoir and Canyon Booster Pump Station; and to APPROPRIATE an I
(APPROVED) additional $125,200,00 from the Water Facilities Reserve Fund to cover material testing,
administration expenses and construction contingencies and; AUTHORIZE the City
Manager and City Clerk to EXECUTE a contract in a fonn approved by the City Attomey.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council members Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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AWARD Maintenance Services Director. Pat Malloy, responded to Council's questions stating. in
CONTRACT part, that the City tenninated the existing contract for custodial services at City facilities.
(Janitorial & due to lack of perfonnance and violation of agreement. By awarding a professional
Porter SVC5. services agreement to Come Land Maintenance Company, the City will save $40.000.
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Facilities) It was MOVED by Councilmember Marshall. seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler and
(APPROVED) CARRIED on roll call vote as follows to AWARD a nineteen month contract in the
amount of $150,024.00 to Come Land Maintenance Company for janitorial and porter
services at City facilities, and; AUTHORIZE the City Manager and City Clerk to
EXECUTE a contract in a fonn approved by the City Attomey.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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AWARD Consideration of the report and recommendation to appropriate $13,400 of AB2766
CONTRACT funds to enter into a contract with Raymundo Engineering for the development of a
(Feasibility Feasibility Study leading to a potential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Transportation
Study - Natural Program for the City's vehicle fleet.
Gas Trans.
Prog.)
(APPROVED)
A CNG program has the potential of reducing the City's demand on fossil fuels and
lowering General Fund/Capital Outlay spending for vehicle procurements. Based on the
City's interest in pursuing compressed natural gas technology, staff researched and
perfonned a basic analysis of what is involved in such a program. Staff considered a
cosUbenefrt analysis of CNG versus traditional fuel which included the capital investment
necessary for CNG infrastructure. Staff discussed potential CNG fleet purchases and
selection of altemate sites for a fueling station. The discussion with CNG consultants
produced a favorable analysis of CNG vehicle perfonnance and selection of fueling
sites. Several City vehicle groups have been identified as CNG candidates including,
street sweepers. administration vehicles. maintenance trucks and transit vehicles. In
addition to the benefits of reduced air pollution, it was noted that the cost of natural gas
is less expensive than diesel and gasoline. Further details of such a program are
, setforth in the November 3, 1998 staff report.
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Michael Busch, Transportation Services Officer, responded to Councilmember Marshall's
questions regarding the subject program, most of which the proposed feasibility study will
cover. Councilmember Marshall reported that such a study was completed for the City
of Monrovia at a cost $4.0DD, and noted that the study under discussion will cost Arcadia
$13,400. The City of Monrovia was not successful in receiving signed commitments
from area cities and the U.S. Postal Service. And the govemmental agency funding
such programs will not release funds unless several fleets are involved. Mr. Busch
explained other organizations and agencies have indicated interest in the program since I
Monrovia filed for the funds. He noted also that Arcadia's feasibility study would cover
several areas not included in Monrovia's report. Councilmember Marshall was not in
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favor of expending funds for the feasibility study at this time.
Councilmember Harbicht noted the staff report provided by Mr. Busch causes him to
believe that there may be an opportunity for the City to realize significant savings by
implementing a compressed natural gas program for the City's vehicle fleet. as well as
the obvious advantage of cleaner air. He is in favor of the feasibility study.
II was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler and
CARRIED on a roll call vote to APPROPRIATE $13,400 of AB2766 funds, and;
AUTHORIZE the City Manager to enter into a contract for that amount with Raymundo
Engineering, in a fonn approved by the City Attomey, for the development of a
Feasibility Study for a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Transportation Program.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht and Kovacic
Councilmember Marshall
Councilmember Roncelli
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CITY MANAGER
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SANTA ANITA Consideration of the status report for the proposed Santa Anita Commercial Center
COM'L CTR. Specific Plan. City staff fonnally commenced work on the Santa Anita Commercial
STATUS RPT. Center (SACC) Specific Plan in late April, 1998. A fast track processing schedule was
(Reso. in requested by Santa Anita in an effort to entitle the project by the end of calendar year
Support of 1998. Though very ambitious, it was achievable if' all parties worked together to
Live Racing expedite the review and provide infonnation required for the analysis of the project. At
& Report Re, this point in time, staffs work on the Specific Plan has been suspended as a result of
Property) Santa Anita's inaction relative to authorizing additional traffic studies related to changes
Santa Anita recently submitted. and lack of reimbursement for costs incurred by the City
in the processing of the application.
City Manager Kelly noted there is great interest in the community resulting from
newspaper articles regarding the property and the project, that Meditrust, owners of
Santa Anita Park, might potentially sell the property.
Mayor Kovacic referenced Resolution No. 5961, which was adopted by a previous City
Council. that strongly supports live horse racing at Santa Anita Park. The Mayor would
like staff to come back to the Council with a proposal conceming a reaffinnation of
Resolution No. 5961. And at the same time provide a report conceming any other land
issues that are involved, such as the General Plan, zoning and other regulatory issues.
Councilmember Harbicht and Mayor Pro tem Chandler concurred.
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ORDINANCE It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chandler. seconded by Councilmember Marshall
NO. 2092 and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ORDINANCE NO. 2092 entitled: "AN
(Nuisance by ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA.
dogs) AMENDING SECTION NO. 4127 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
(INTRODUCED) CONCERNING NUISANCE BY DOGS (CLEAN UP): be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler. Harbicht. Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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RESOLUTION The City Attomey presented for ADOPTION and read the title of RESOLUTION NO.
NO. 6082 6082: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA.
(Compensation CALIFORNIA. AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
for Management IN THE FORM OF A ONE (1) TIME CASH SUPPLEMENT, CERTAIN ALLOWANCES
and EMPC) FOR MANAGEMENT SAFETY EMPLOYEES. AND PROVIDING EMPLOYER PAID
(ADOPTED) MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS (EPMC) - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
SYSTEM:
It was MOVED by Mayor Pro tem Chandler, seconded by Councilmember Marshall and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that RESOLUTION NO. 6082 be and is hereby
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler. Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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RESOLUTION The City Attomey presented for ADOPTION and read the title of RESOLUTION NO,
NO. 6083 6083: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
(Employee CALIFORNIA. APPROVING AND IMPLEMENTING THE PAYING AND REPORTING
paid PERS OF EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS (PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Contributions) RETIREMENT SYSTEM) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
(ADOPTED) 20636(c)(4) AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20691."
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ORDINANCE
NO. 2093
(T.A. 98-003)
(INTRODUCED)
14d.()..,~'d
ORDINANCE
NO. 2094
(Changing
zoning form
M-2 to M-1)
(INTRODUCED)
It was MOVED by Councilmember Marshall, seconded by Councilmember Harbicht and I
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that Resolution No. 6083 be and is hereby
ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
~, .
Councilmembers Chandler. Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht, seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler and
CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ORDINANCE NO. 2093 entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA.
ADDING SECTION 9275.1.52.4 TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SECTION OF
THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ALLOWING OFFICE USES IN THE
M-1 ZONE WHEN ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY (T.A. 98-
003)," be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
7/0
It was MOVED by Councilmember Harbicht. seconded by Mayor Pro tem Chandler
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that ORDINANCE NO. 2094 entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA,
CHANGING THE ZONING FROM M-2 (HEAVY MANUFACTURING) TO M-1
(PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) ON THE VACANT 9.2 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD," be and it is hereby INTRODUCED.
Councilmembers Chandler. Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Councilmember Roncelli
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ADJOURNMENT
(In Memory of
Sheriff Sherman
Block)
ADJOURNMENT
(November 17,
1998)
ATTEST:
40:0282
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
None
Council member Roncelli
Mayor Pro tem Chandler adjourned the meeting in memory of Sheriff Sherman Block,
the Sheriff of Los Angeles County, stating. 'Sheriff Block passed away last Thursday.
October 29.1998 at the age of 74. He was the sheriff of Los Angeles County for sixteen
years. I personally knew Sherman Block. he was my boss, as I was a member of the
Sheriffs Department. I also sat next to him in college courses. I was a deputy. he was
a captain at the time. This man was born in Chicago in 1924 and was the son of a
milkman; came to California and wor1<ed at the delly counter at Cantor's Deily. And at
the age of 32 in 1956, he became a deputy sheriff. which is quite old to become a sheriff.
and low and behold he becomes the Sheriff of Los Angeles County. In his honor and
with appreciation for this man. I would like to say that he will be missed as an
outstanding law man and citizen and a permanent part of the history of Los Angeles
County and the history of this City.'
At 9:52 p.m. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday
November 17. 1998. in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers for a Regular
Meeting to conduct the business of the Council and Redevelopment Agency and any
Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of
properties.
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