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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 20, 2004A G E N D A Arcadia City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting April 20, 2004 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGL4NCE ROLL CALL: Council Members /Agency Members: Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal 1. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDAITEMS TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) 2. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council/Redevelopment Agency Reports / Announcements /Statements/Future Agenda Items 3. CONSENT a. Minutes of the April 6, 2004 regular meeting 4. CITY CLERK a. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6421 reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on the 131 day of April, 2004 and declaring the result thereof pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter LASER IMAGED Arcadia City Council. Dr. Sheng Chang, Gary A. Kovacic, Gail A. Marshall, Mickey Segal, John Wu6 William R Kelly, City Mm ger June D. Alford, City Clerk 5, PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY CLERK NNE ALFORD Presentation by Priscilla Hernandez on behalf of Governor Schwarzenegger Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal, on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Ed Chen on behalf of Senator Margett Presentation by Peter Hong on behalf of Assemblymember Liu Presentation by Pat Myers onbehalf of Assemblymember Mountjoy Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich Presentation by John McClain on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Mikki Poretta on behalf of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Carol Libby on behalf of Altrasa Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the City Clerk Association of California Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the City of Arcadia REMARKS BY OUTGOING CITY CLERK NNE ALFORD 6. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DR. SHENG CHANG Presentatiomby Pri scilla Hernandez on behalf of Governor Schwarzenegger Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Ed Chen on behalf of Senator Margett ' Presentation by Peter Hong on behalf of Assemblymember Liu Presentation by Pat Myers on behalf of Assemblymember Mountjoy Presentationby Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich Presentation by John McClain on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by. Mikki Poretta on behalf of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the City of Arcadia REMARKS BY OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DR. SHENG CHANG 7. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR MICKEY SEGAL Presentation by Priscilla Hernandez on behalf of Governor Schwarzenegger Presentation by Mayor Pro Tenn Gail Marshall on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem Gail Marshall on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Ed Chen on behalf of Senator Margett Presentation by Peter Hong on behalf of Assemblymember Liu 2 Presentation by Pat Myers on behalf of Assemblymember Mountjoy Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovicb Presentation by John McClain on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Mikki Poretta on behalf of Arcadia Chamber of Cormnerce Presentation by Dennis Lee on behalf of Methodist Hospital Presentation by Sue Francis on behalf of Methodist Hospital Foundation Presentation by Laurie Rambeau on behalf of Arcadia Educational Foundation Presentation by Mayor Pro Tern Gail Marshall on behalf of the City of Arcadia REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR MICKEY•SEGAL 8. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE to re- elected Council Member Segal, new City Council Member Roger Chandler and new City Clerk Jim Barrows BRIEF RECESS ROLL CALL: City Council/Agency Members: Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal 9.. REORGANIZATION of the City Council for 2004 -2005 a. City Clerk calls for the election of Mayor b. Mayor calls for the election of Mayor Pro Tem 10. REMARKS and introductions by Mayor 11.. REMARKS and introductions by Mayor Pro Tern 12. REMARKS and introductions by Council Members 13. ` REMARKS and introductions by City Clerk ADJOURN the City. Council/Redevelopment Agency to May 4, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers Conference Room 3 A N N O T A T E D A G E N D A Arcadia City Council and Redevelopment Agency 0$,,2.0 Meeting April 20, 2004 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers INVOCATION Reverend Melissa MacKinnon, Church of the Good Shepard PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE June Alford, City Clerk ROLL CALL: Council Members /Agency Members: Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, All present Wuo and Segal 1. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING None AGENDAITEMS TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO Janet Chew ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON-PUBLICAHS ,PTA HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) President 2. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS See Minures City Council/Redevelopment Agency Reports/Announcements /Statements /Future Agenda Items 3. CONSENT a. ' Minutes of the April 6, 2004 regular meeting Withdrawn 4. CITY CLERK a. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 6421 reciting the fact of the Adopted 5 -0 General Municipal Election held on the 13a' day of April, 2004 and declaring the result thereof pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter LASER IMAGED Arcadia City Council: Dr. Sheng Chang, • Gary A. Kovacic, Gail A. Marshall, Mickey Segal, John Woo William R. Kelly, City Manager June D. Alford, City Clerk 3p. 5. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY CLERK JUNE ALFORD Presentation by Priscilla Hernandez on behalf of Governor Schwarzenegger Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Ed Chen on behalf of Senator Margett Presentation by Peter Hong on behalf of Assemblymember Liu Presentation by Pat Myers on behalf of Assemblymember Mountjoy Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich Presentation by John McClain on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Mikki Poretta on behalf of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Carol Libby on behalf of Altrusa Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the hiternational Institute of Municipal Clerks Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the City Clerk Association of California Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the City of Arcadia REMARKS BY OUTGOING CITY CLERK JUNE ALFORD See Minutes 6. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DR. SHENG CHANG Presentation by Priscilla Hernandez on behalf of Governor Schwarzenegger Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Ed Chen on behalf of Senator Margett Presentation by Peter Hong on behalf of Assemblymember Liu" Presentation by Pat Myers on behalf of Assemblymember Mountjoy Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich Presentation by John McClain on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Mikki Poretta on behalf of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the City of Arcadia REMARKS BY OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DR SHENG CHANG See Minutes 7. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR MICKEY SEGAL Presentation by Priscilla Hernandez on behalf of Governor Schwarzenegger Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem Gail Marshall on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mayor Pro Tern Gail Marshall on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Ed Chen on behalf of Senator Margett 2 Presentation by Peter Hong on behalf of Assemblymember Liu Presentation by Pat Myers on behalf of Assemblymember Mountjoy Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich Presentation by John McClain on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Mikki Poretta on behalf of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Dennis Lee on behalf of Methodist Hospital Presentation by Sue Francis on behalf of Methodist Hospital Foundation Presentation by Laurie Rambeau on behalf of Arcadia Educational Foundation' Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem Gail Marshall on behalf of the City of Arcadia REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR MICKEY SEGAL See Minutes 8. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE to re- elected Council Member Segal, new City Council Member Roger Chandler and new City Clerk Jim Barrows June Alford, City Clerk BRIEF RECESS ROLL CALL: City Council/Agency Members: Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal All Present 9. REORGANIZATION of the City Council for 2004 -2005 a. City Clerk calls for the election of Mayor Gary Kovacic b. Mayor calls for the election of Mayor Pro Tem John Wuo 10. REMARKS and introductions by Mayor See Minutes 11. REMARKS and introductions by Mayor Pro Tem See Minutes 12. REMARKS and introductions by Council Members See Minutes 13. REMARKS and introductions by City Clerk See Minutes ADJOURN the City Council/Redevelopment Agency to May 4, 2004 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers Conference Room 8:45 p.m. 46:0055 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING April 20, 2004 The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. INVOCATION Reverend Melissa MacKinnon, Church of the Good Shepard PLEDGE OF June Alford, City Clerk ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council /Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None 1. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Janet Chew. President, Arcadia High School PTA, Commented on the achievements and programs which have taken place at Arcadia High School in her "What's Right With Arcadia Kids" presentation. 2. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS None. 3, CONSENT ITEM 3a. MINUTES Withdrawn (April 6, 2004) 4, CITY CLERK 4a. GENERAL At the April 13, 2004 General Municipal Election four (4) candidates qualified for the ballot for MUNICIPAL two full four -year terms as Member of the City Council and one (1) candidate for the Office of ELECTION the City Clerk. The order of candidate names on the ballot at the April 13, 2004 Arcadia RESULTS General Municipal Election were as follows: (4 -13 -2004) LASER IMAGED 4120,04 qra 46:0056 City Council Candidates Shang Chang Roger Chandler Sho Tay Mark "Mickey' Segal Candidate for City Clerk: James Barrows City Clerk Alford recited the results of the General Municipal Election held in the City on the 13th day of April, 2004, and declared the results thereof indicating the election of Roger Chandler and Mark "Mickey" Segal to the City Council for full (4) year terms to April 15, 2004; and the election of James Barrows to the office of. City Clerk for a full four (4) year term. RESOLUTION The City Clerk presented for adoption and read the title of RESOLUTION NO. 6421: "A NO. 6421 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, (ADOPTED) RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 2004, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER! AYES: Council /Agency Members Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None 5. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY CLERK JUNE ALFORD Presentation by Priscilla Hernandez on behalf of Governor Schwarzenegger Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Ed Chen on behalf of Senator Margett Presentation by Peter Hong on behalf of Assemblymember Liu Presentation by Pat Myers on behalf of Assemblymember Mountjoy Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich. Presentation by John McClain on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Steve Gutierrez on behalf of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Carol Libby on behalf of Altrusa Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the City Clerk Association of California Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the City, of Arcadia REMARKS BY OUTGOING CITY CLERK JUNE ALFORD "Thank you I will take this opportunity to say thank you to all of you for coming here tonight. It's just a very honor, to have,so many people turn out for an event like this. And to the voters of the City, I'm very grateful for the voters,of the City, not only for voting me in office, but for turning out at elections. It makes it all worthwhile. We work hard on these elections. We have dozens of people who help. All the precinct officers, wish to say thank you to them. Those who are looking on T.V. We really appreciate you. And all the people that give their time and there homes and there facilities so that we can have these elections. It's the basis of our democracy, really. And I thank you. I thank you for this opportunity that I've had to serve you. I have truly enjoyed it. It's... I'm not going to cry. Anyway, it's been a wonderful life, really and truly. I've enjoyed the people that I've worked with. I wish to remember Marina, thank you to Marina and Melissa. And all the other people that have in turn helped us. To the Council that I have served with, they're all wonderful. And I just appreciate all they have done for me. It's an honor to serve the citizens of the City. Thank you very much." uz l iU Ii ur`'SJ 2 4/20/04 46:0057 6. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DR. SHENG CHANG Presentation by Priscilla Hernandez on behalf of Governor Schwarzenegger Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mayor Mickey Segal on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Ed Chen on behalf of Senator Margett Presentation by Peter Hong on behalf of Assemblymember Liu Presentation by Pat Myers on behalf of Assemblymember Mountjoy Presentation by Brian Mejia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich Presentation by John McClain on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education Presentation by Steve Gutierrez on behalf of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Mayor Segal on behalf of the City of Arcadia REMARKS BY OUTGOING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DR. SHENG CHANG "Thank you Mayor, before I give my farewell speech, I would like to make two comments first. First I want to thank June Alford for all her wonderful services in the past twenty -one years. We really are grateful for all the work you have done for the City and the community. I also want to thank the support from the community, especially for those who have attended and contributed to this year's Mayors Prayer Breakfast on April 91h. As I understand, we have a net balance for almost four thousand dollars. This will go to the Salute to Senior Program, sponsored by Arcadia Rotary Club and Campership Program for the under privileged, sponsored by Arcadia Coordinating Council. The co- chairs were Pamela Blackwood and Min May Chang, my wife. She was also at the audience seat. They and the community have done wonderful jobs. Starting with Linda Cudlip, has been very, very helpful in coordinating the entire event. Thank you ladies. I want to thank the individuals and also the groups who have given me the certificates and the plaques. It is always nice to be recognized for what. you have done for the community. Hey, where is my crystal vase? Anyway, I want to thank the community for letting me serve you on the City Council in the past four years. Once again, a great experience for me. The City staff has been very, very helpful in assisting me during this period. If I have contributed anything for the community or its members, it is because of the help from the staff. I am very fortunate to work with my... some great people as my colleagues from the City Council, which is Segal, Gary Kovacic, Gail Marshall, John Wuo, -and Roger Chandler. Together we have accomplished a lot of things in the past four years. A new Police Station, a new skate park, the Ruth and Charles Glib Arcadia Historical Museum, new street signs, the soon to be completed affordable Senior Apartment. The expanded project of West Field Shopping Town, which is to be completed in this coming October. Still we are saving in the non - restricted funds. Finally, I'm indebted to the citizens, friends and relatives who have supported me in the past years, and also during the last re- election campaign. Especially my wife, Min May, who is my right hand and also my left hand. Although we didn't make it, but we are proud that we have run a great campaign. We all work hard for good causes. It is time to say goodbye. I want to wish all of you good luck, and God Bless you all. Thank you:" 7, PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING CITY MAYOR MICKEY SEGAL Presentation by Priscilla Hernandez on behalf of Governor Schwarzenegger Presentation by Mayor Pro Tern Gail Marshall on behalf of Senator Feinstein Presentation by Mayor Pro Tern Gail Marshall on behalf of Senator Boxer Presentation by Mark Harmsen on behalf of Congressman Dreier Presentation by Ed Chen on behalf of Senator Margett Presentation by Peter Hong on behalf of Assemblymember Liu Presentation by Pat Myers on behalf of Assemblymember Mountjoy Presentation by Brian Melia on behalf of Supervisor Antonovich Presentation by John McClain on behalf of Arcadia Board of Education 3 4/20104 46:0058 Presentation by Steve Gutierrez on behalf of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Presentation by Dennis Lee on behalf of Methodist Hospital Foundation Presentation by Doug Failing on behalf of ArcadiajEducational Foundation Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem Gail Marshall on behalf of the City of Arcadia REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR MICKEY SEGAL "I'd like to first thank everybody who took time out of their busy lives to come help us celebrate the various events that took place here tonight. It's truly good to. see so many people here. People who have been active in there own way in the community. First I'd like to take moment to introduce my wife, Lee Segal.:: Second, I'd thought that I would be kind of short to equal the time spend served as Mayor, I'd thought my out going speech be something similar. What I'd really like to do is thank staff for all their efforts that make our efforts so much easier to do here. It's an incredible community of people, but it's just as an incredible community of staff members that is in the City that make our jobs so much easier to execute when we need information, it's available. When we need assistance, it's available and it makes it so much easier to serve this community. Secondly, I'd like to thank the community for all the support they have given to me over the last four years and for the honor they gave me last Tuesday night in re- electing me. It truly was a resounding statement, and I greatly appreciate it. And I look forward in the next four years to trying to find some things that we can all make a difference for everybody in this community. And I assure you we'll come up with some surprises that will help all of us lead a better life and be better lives for our kids and for our families. So thank you very much. And I want to thank our fellow Councilmembers, for all their support, and I want to congratulate Dr. Chang on his eight years of service, congratulations. With that,' I will say thank you again very much." 8. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE June Alford, City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to re- elected Council Member Segal, newly elected Council Member Roger Chandler, and newly elected City Clerk Jim Barrows. A BRIEF RECESS WAS ANNOUNCED MAYOR SEGAL RECONVENED THE COUNCIL The newly elected Councilmembers and City Clerk assumed their seats at the Council table. City Manager Bill Kelly, introduced Vida Tolman, Chief Deputy City Clerk/Record Manager. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council /Agency Members Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None 9. REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR 2004 -2005 ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal and Wuo VOTE NOES: None 9a. ELECTION City Clerk James Barrows declared the Office of the Mayor of the City of Arcadia to be open OF MAYOR and called for nominations for that office for 2004 -2005. Councilmember Wuo nominated (Gary Kovacic) Gary Kovacic as Mayor of the City of Arcadia for the ensuing year. Hearing no further nominations, the City Clerk announced that nominations for the Office of the Mayor were CLOSED and requested that Councilmembers prepare to cast their vote for Councilmember Gary Kovacic as Mayor of the City of Arcadia, April 20, 2004 to April 19, 2005. 4 4/20/04 46:0059 Councilmember Kovacic as Mayor ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal and Wuo VOTE NOES: None Mayor Kovacic assumed the mayor's chair at the council table. 9b. ELECTION Mayor Kovacic declared the Office of the Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Arcadia to be OF MAYOR open and called for nominations for that office for the assuming year. Councilmember Segal PROTEM nominated John Wuo as Mayor Pro Tem for 2004 -2005. No other names were placed in (Wuo) nomination. For Councilmember Wuo as Mayor Pro Tem ROLL CALL AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Kovacic, Marshall, Segal and Wuo VOTE NOES: None 10. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY MAYOR KOVACIC 'First of all I'd like to introduce some very special people in my life. If you don't know my wife Barb, then you haven't lived in Arcadia too long so, first of all I'd like to introduce my wife Barb, she is in the audience: And without the next person, such nights like this could never be possible, my mom Florence Kovacic, our daughter Kelly is an inner -city high school teacher in San Diego, we are very proud of her and sheds preparing her class down there for AP exams so she is working very hard, and our son Casey just finished his last classes at the University of Oregon, he is waiting for graduation in June and when I grow up I want to be like my son Casey because he spends his days fly fishing and golfing. I also want to thank the many friends in the audience, and a special thanks to members of the Arcadia High School Constitution Team of which I am one of the lucky coaches, so thanks for coming team, I am glad to have you here. Congratulations are in order, to our new City Clerk, Mr. Arcadia Jim Barrows, welcome. This is probably the only form of community service you haven't preformed yet, so we welcome you and you're going to be in good hands. To my good friend Mickey Segal, congratulations on your impressive reelection, the voters knew what they were doing and it will be a joy to serve with you again. And to my former and future colleague Roger Chandler, we go way back and welcome back to the City Council; it's good to have you here as well. The City is in very good hands with this Council. I look forward to working with both of you as we make progress throughout the year. Some thank you's, June, you have been a faithful steward of the records of our City, you've served with honor and distinction and a grateful City says thank you, we really appreciate your efforts. Dr. Chang, I also want to thank you for your many years of service. I enjoyed serving with you for six years, and I know you will continue to play an Important role in the life of our City. I'd like to wax philosophical a little bit about politics in Arcadia. There is something special about politics in Arcadia. In other towns, campaigns are often negative and divisive, and there are other City councils where bickering and in fighting are so intense, that the entire body acquires an image of irresponsible flakiness. But not here in Arcadia: This year's campaign was clean and informative, it raised important issues, but also emphasized the positive attributes of our fair City. And I am confident that our new City Council will be able to work together to solve problems and make a positive impact. Each member up here, brings unique experiences and perspectives and the result is an active and progressive team that will practice mutual respect and work hard for the common good. As we enter a new year, I want to mention just a few personal goals that reflect our collective nature here on the Council. Gail's expressed interest in renaming El Monte Avenue Seabiscut Way, assuming this is ok with most of the folks who live on that street, 1 think we should move forward with that idea. Mickey has championed more senior housing in Arcadia. I agree that this is an 4120104 46:0060 extremely important component of our community and It is extremely vital to the well being of the City. One project is nearing completion on Las Tunas and we should set a goal of at least one or two more in the near future. John shares my concerns about the appearance of structures and signs in Arcadia. We need to expedite our pending review of codes and implement a fair and consistent program that preserves the quality of life and meets the reasonable expectations of our residents and businesses. And during the campaign, Roger mentioned Asian gang activity in Arcadia. While it is not an epidemic; we cannot ignore a potential problem. We need to be concerned. I plan to hold a town forum on the issue later this year to solicit input from all segments of the community, police, schools, parents, and students. It will be a community effort.to develop and implement a strategy to educate our parents and youth about gangs, and to prevent gang activity from taking hold in our community. And finally, I'm not going to stop talking about a youth activity center until we have in place a plan to fund and build this much needed facility soon. There are other issues and programs but that's enough for now. In conclusion, I feel very positive about this City Council and the future of Arcadia. As some of you know, I edited Arcadia's Centennial Book, and I want to end on a historical note, because I want to quote Lou Gehrig and to get to this quote, have to talk a little bit about a historical figure in Arcadia. Did you know that Babe Dahlgren was a long time resident of Arcadia, and helped establish the first little league here? He even ran an indoor batting cage for many years, in an old bowling alley in downtown Arcadia. Now, who is Babe Dahlgren you may ask? Well he was the New York Yankee who replaced Lou Gehrig at first base on May 2, 1939, ending Gehrig's record streak of playing in 2130 consecutive games. If you watch the famous movie The Pride of the Yankees when Lou Gehrig is replaced, there is Babe Dahlgren running out to the field and he is an Arcadian of historical note. And Lou Gehrig ended his famous retirement speech by saying that he considered himself the luckiest man on the face of the earth. And I'll end this speech by also- saying that I consider myself very lucky. I have a great family, fantastic friends, dedicated colleagues, and I live in Arcadia. Thank you." 11. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY MAYOR PRO TEM WUO "Thank you Mayor Kovacic. Good evening. Well before I make remarks, I will better introduce my wife Jane. and my daughter Jennifer, who are here tonight. Last time I almost got myself in trouble because I forgot to introduce her and it was nice of Councilman Segal to give me a chance to redeem myself. And of course I would like to welcome Roger, and Jim, and also Vida to our new team. I am looking forward to work with all of you. And I would also like to thank Dr. Chang for his eight years of service to our City on the Council, and June Alford for her twenty-one years of service And we shall miss both of them and I hope June, you will enjoy your retirement and do some traveling and sightseeing. At this time I would like to thank my fellow Councilmembers for your trust and believing in me for giving me this opportunity to serve as a Mayor Pro Tern for a wonderful City. I am looking forward in working with each one of you and do the best for our community and for our residents. We have a great mix of Councilmembers, Mayor Kovacic, with his legal background; Councilmember Roger Chandler with his law enforcement experiences; Councilmember Marshall, always keeping a good eye on our City's spending; and, Councilmember Segal, with his expertise in accounting will definitely help City plan better budgets for the future. And I hope with my real estate experiences will help protect our property value and private property rights for all the residence. I also would like to encourage all sectors of our community to get involved. Arcadia has many wonderful volunteers over the years. Our City's demographics have, changed in recent years and it is time to encourage everyone regardless of your religion, ethnic background, you should participate in all civil and school functions. Together we will build a better community, a better environment for our children to grow up, and a safe, beautiful, and harmonious City. I'm proud to be an Arcadian, and I will always do my best to serve and represent our City well. Thank you all for having trust In me. Thanks." 6 4120104 46:0061 12. REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY COUNCILMEMBER MARSHALL "First of all I want to say congratulations to Gary, John, and I want to thank Mickey for your leadership as our Mayor, and congratulations on your re- election. Also thank you to Dr. Chang for your last four years of service. June, you for your years of dedication and service, enjoy your retirement; you can rest assured your office will be in very good hands. Welcome aboard to Roger and Jim. This is d6ja vu for Roger and most of this Council, I think we've been here and done this. We've made a lot of progress when we were together before and I feel very positive, we will be just as productive this time around. Helen Keller was once asked if there was anything worse than blindness. Yes, she said. To have sight, but no vision. Now that our glorious Centennial Celebration has passed, and the election is over, it is time to gear up and move forward. I have a vision for my remaining two years on Council, and I believe my cohorts do also. I anxiously look forward to our round table brain storming session. I am exited to learn the vision that each Councilperson has for the betterment of our beautiful City, and see what plans we can put in place to make our visions become reality. We know we have sight, but just as important, we must make sure that we also have vision." REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY COUNCILMEMBER CHANDLER "Before I get going I'm going to take a cue from John and introduce my wife, Jane. Jane can you stand up there? This is the fifth election that she has been through with me so I thank her a lot for her patience.. Our oldest son Greg is in the audience. Greg is an Arcadia High graduate, USC graduate, and a,Columbia Masters Degree graduate, so Greg, thank you for taking the time. We have another son Jeff, he is an Arcadia graduate, and the University of Santa Barbara, he is fixing our computer that crashed, so he is not here, but because we go back to 1986, he's been here before for some of these, he looks like a young kid. So congratulations Mr. Kovacic on being our new Mayor, I appreciate that and John, onward and upward. Jim, piece of cake, huh. To June, I just told her, swear me in and retire and she did, she said I'm glad to do it. I want to thank June as the rest of us have for her years of service, I remember in 1986, she was working with Christine Van Mannen, the City Clerk then, and so twenty-one years is a long time and we thank her for that. Dr. Chang called me the day after the election and he congratulated me and I_ asked him how he was doing and he said disappointed. I said I know the feeling so, [ know his feeling and he served eight years in the City council, he was a pioneer, he was a first Asian Councilmember and Mayor and for that we have to acknowledge and thank his leadership, thank you for that, and I'm sure that we will see him around a lot. Mickey, congratulations, you're really a popular guy, and I'm glad to have some of the popularity fall off on me, so thank you. There is a whole list of people I must thank because this was kind of a do or die thing for me. I wanted to either win or get out. So there were just a lot of people that really lent a hand and asked me what I was all about and said OK we'll get behind you, so there is just a long list of people and I'm going to take the time, your time, to thank them. Beginning with Paul and Rose Yeh, very helpful people; John and Carol Fung, very helpful; Yvonne Yu; there is a lady on my block that is calling me almost every day Jolly Wu; Shone and Sherry Wang; one of the fellows who put out the signs, Harvey Tyman and his wife Beverly, he distributed signs day and night. And then the other fellow who worked in the northern part of the City was Ken Lingrin and his wife Mary. It's a big deal when the panic of signs sets in and we have to get signs out and somebody stole your sign and the phone's ringing and so these people have just been so helpful and they worked very hard. Vince and Dolores Foley, you all know the Foley's I'm sure, they were super helpful to me, And there was a fellow that I never really gat to know to well, Charles Glib introduced me to him, Joe Feghali and his wife Shelia. Joe was my treasurer and it turned out, probably one of the best recruiters, he was registering new voters, people in their seventies who had never voted before and he was incensed that you could live that long and not vote in America. He worked unbelievable and he's a former retired World Wide banker so my, numbers are good, Mickey, they're good. And Dave and Pat Covell, friends of theirs who just recruited people to help me and to vote. I have a long 7 4/20104 46:0062 time friend, I've been through many political tribulations, trial tribulations, with including a run for the State Assembly for him, Bob Harbicht, Bob will always be my friend. We ran against each other in 1986 and we were both fortunate enough to win, And then we ran again and then I lost and he won. And then we ran again and I won and he lost. And we ran again and we both lost. Anyhow, Bob where ever you are, and Patsy, thanks a lot, I really do appreciate it. There's a lady Maryanne Burman, who really helped. Jim Barrows and the rest of the City Council for not saying anything bad about me, I have to thank you for helping me, but you know It's a help for you not to say anything. A little special help, and I really mean this to Barbara Kovacic. She just got my ear, and gave me a lot of advice, and a lot of help. She's a fireball. Thanks a lot Barbara. I needed the advice. In business they say, update or liquidate, and in my case with Arcadia City politics, it was true, you know, update or liquidate. So I feel that maybe I have updated myself, I'm certainly surrounding myself with a new crowd and it's a good crowd. Dave Hamada, he was a fellow that had helped other folks a lot, and he helped me, thank you Dave, I appreciate it. A lady named Grace Becknel, she was calling me all the time and walking up and down the streets putting up signs. Yvonne Wong, Carmie Falabrino; she had more signs going out and it's just incredible. There's a young man who is an Arcadia High School Graduate who got in touch with me, his name is Brandon Powers, and I understand he's just been accepted to UC Santa Barbara. He called me to offer his help he's kind of a young political activist. He came up with the term, 'bring Roger back'; so this Arcadia High graduate gets credit for the sign and the logo that said, 'bring Roger back', and I thank Brandon for his help. So once again, Jane, thank you. Greg thanks for showing up. I thank everybody that supported me. I hope I don't let any of you down. And I'll buy it that you'll hear enough about my visions in the future. I'm really tickled with this group of people, they are easy people to work with and I think that we'll all be pulling in the same direction, and I hope we make the City proud. Thank you." REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS BY CITY CLERK BARROWS "Everyone knows how much I enjoy wearing a suit, I enjoy it almost as much as making a speech. But since I had to wear the suit, I guess I'm going to make the speech. Everybody has had a fun time teasing me the last couple of weeks about both. Well, so sit back enjoy yourself, I've got about thirty -five pages to go through. I figure in about an hour and thirteen minutes, we should be out of here. First I'd like to introduce the person that needs no introduction, my wife Margaret. She is the captain of team Barrows. She's the glue that holds it all together. She'll be behind me every minute of this Job, and it's kind of unusual because usually we are side by side working, and I'm going to miss kind of looking over and not seeing her there I think. We are involved in many organizations and do a lot of things, and none of them would be possible without the support and help of Margaret. Thanks and I love you babe. My daughters Kirsten, Karleen, Tiffany. My son -in -law Scott, and future Bon- in -law Jason, and grand daughterAllison. You're'spread out all over Southern California and could not be here tonight, but you know how much you all mean to not only to me but to Margaret, and we appreciate the understanding and support and we're proud of all of you. To a very special group, the staff at Baldwin Stocker School, you're like a second family to Margaret and I. We appreciate the kind words and encouragement that we get from you daily, thanks a lot. To the music directors at Arcadia High School, Tom Landus, Tom Foribs, Art Far, and Kevin Cheryl. And to Ed and Terry Shreiner, and to Raul and Maria Diaz, who are here tonight. They're kind of our mentors, and they got us started in a lot of the music stuff that we've done. And all the members of the music club, I want to thank you for your support. It's unwavering and appreciated, you guys are the greatest. Tonight I was going to introduce a new member of our staff, but Mr. Kelly beat me to it, and that's Vida. Vida is a new Chief Deputy City Clerk. I'd like to welcome you. And I look forward to getting to know you and to working with you. I think we could do great things for the City. And I will also look forward to working with Marina and the existing City Clerk staff. I know Vida and I will look to Marina for help as we get started out in this new endeavor. And thank you for the anticipated help. To June, I'd like to second all the nice things that was said about you tonight. You've given your self to the City of Arcadia for twenty -one years, and that's truly remarkable, thanks 4120104 46:0063 for the dedicated service. May you, your husband and family now enjoy a much deserved rest and vacation. To Dr. Chang and to Min -Mey, we've known you since both your son's started at Baldwin Stocker. Thank you for your friendship through the years, and thanks for your contributions to a great City. To the residents of Arcadia, thanks for the votes and I pledge to fulfill every one of my campaign promises. Since I didn't make any campaign promises that should be the easy part of this job. Arcadia is a great place to work and great place to live, Margaret and I realize how special the City is. Our volunteer work has often taken us to other cities throughout Southern California and we see the difference. This doesn't just happen. This City is great because we have caring and dedicated employees. As you drive through Arcadia, you see clean streets, safe streets, trees that are trimmed, safe neighborhoods. You should all be proud of the job you do, thanks, we do notice. Thanks for doing such a great job, and thanks to Mr. Kelly for being such a great leader. And thanks to the City Council's for all the great work that you guys do. I've had the pleasure of working with many of the departments in the City, especially those headed by Dave. I look forward to continuing to working with you as your City Clerk, but also as a City volunteer. I've been promised that I don't have to give up my volunteer jobs to be here. And finally... has it really been an hour? Geese, that went fast. I look to our five City Councilmembers, you are all friends and family. Thanks brother John. Roger, congratulations on your election to City Council again. To Mickey, its been an honor to see you reelected. To Gary, Gail, and John. I can't think of better people to serve with. All five of you have a love for this City, and I know that I speak for Vida as well as myself when I say that we look for you to do great things over the next several years as you lead Arcadia and as we sit back and record your actions. Thank you Mr. Mayor, City Council, and staff." ADJOURNMENT At 8:45 p.m. the City Council Regular Meeting ADJOURNED to May 4, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in (May 4, 2004) the Council Chambers Conference Room for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties. James Barrows, City Clerk o,VC& Vida Tolman Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager 4/20/04 RESOLUTION NO. 6421 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 2004, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER. WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 as required by the City Charter; and WHEREAS, notice of said election was duly and regularly given in time, form and manner as provided by law; that voting precincts were properly established; that election officers were appointed and that in all respects said election was held and conducted and the votes cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in cities; and r WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 6407, adopted the 2th day of December, 2003, the City Clerk of the City of Arcadia canvassed the returns of said election and has certified the results to this City Council, said results having been received, attached and made part hereof as Exhibit "A ". NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That there were eleven (11) voting precincts for the purpose of holding said election consisting of the consolidation of thirty -five (35) regular election precincts in the City of Arcadia as established for the holding of state and county elections. SECTION 2. That said regular general municipal election was held for the purpose of electing the following officers of said City as required by the City Charter. LASER IMAGED &O, TWO (2) Members of the City Council for the full.term of four (4) years and; a City Clerk of said City for the full term of four (4) years. SECTION 3. That the names of the persons voted for at said election for Member of the City Council - four -year term, are as follows: Roger Chandler Mark "Mickey" Segal Sheng Chang Sho Tay and for City Clerk of the City of Arcadia: James H. Barrows SECTION 4. That the number of votes given at each precinct in the City to each of the persons above named for the respective offices for which said persons were candidates are listed on Exhibit `B" attached. SECTION 5. THE CITY COUNCIL DOES DECLARE AND DETERMINE THAT: ROGER CHANDLER was elected as Member of the City Council for the full term of four (4) years; MARK "MICKEY" SEGAL was elected as Member of the City Council for the full term of four (4) years; and JAMES H. BARROWS was elected as City Clerk for the full term of four (4) years. SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council a statement of the results of said election, showing: The number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the City to each of such persons above named for the respective offices for which said persons were candidates are listed on Exhibit "B" attached. SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons so elected, a Certificate of Election, signed by her and duly authenticated; that the Oath of Office shall be administered to each person elected as prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California and shall have them subscribe thereto and file the same in the office of the City Clerk. 2 Each and all of the persons so elected shall then be inducted into the respective office to which they have been elected. SECTION 8. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of April, 2004. ATTEST: 1 City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 3 /s/ MICKEY SEGAL Mayor of the City of Arcadia STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, TUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution No. 6421 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 20th day of April, 2004 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Chang, Kovacic, Marshall, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None rd City Clerk of the City of Arcadia CITY'S CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF CANVASS APRIL 13, 2004 CITY OF ARCADIA GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION I, JUNE D. ALFORD, CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DULY AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION NO. 6407, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY ON THE 2TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2003, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE CANVASSED THE RETURNS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 2004, AND FIND THAT THE NUMBER OF VOTES GIVEN AT EACH PRECINCT AND THE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES GIVEN IN THE CITY FOR THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS WERE RECORDED ON E)=rr `B" OF THIS CERTIFICATION. COUNCILMEMBERS. FULL FOUR (4) YEAR TERMS ROGER CHANDLER MARK "MICKEY" SEGAL CITY CLERK. FULL FOUR (4) YEAR TERMS JAMES H. BARROWS DATED: April 20, 2004 EXHIMT "A" June D. Alford City Clerk -6.176 Total Registered Voters CITY OF ARCADIA 6.410 Ballots Cast GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION us % APRIL 13, 2004 Tabulation by Preducts - CITY COUNCIL CITY CLERK Prednet Ballot Cut Total Voters In Pet. %Voted at Pee. Pct. No. CBANDLRR CNANO SEGAL TAY BARROWS 1 235 72 286 36. 244 325 2,629 12.4 4 201 89 250 23 227 295 2,676 11.0 12 95 61 115 31 123 164 2,949 5.6 14 196 60 229 34 219 279 2,645 10.5 22 70 25 67 17 75 94 2,296 4.1 26, 87 38 102 21 110 128 1,600 .08 30 148 74 158 49 164 239 2,356 10.1' .35 187 76 205 39 188 273 2,390 11.4 36 169 _ 49 178 42 169 232 2,385 9.7 48 225 .92 245 46 230 327 2,424 13.5 55 163 88 171 55 187 255 1,826 14.0 AVE & PROVISIONAL 1,881 1> 755 2,174 930 2,63 1 3,799 14.0 TOTAL VOTES CAST 3,657 2 > 499 4> 180 1,323 4,567 6,410 24.5 Total Registered Voters 26,176 Total Ballots Cast In This Election 6,410 EXHIBIT a`®QP