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July 19, 1994
Regular Meeting: 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Council Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski,
Margett and Young
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation to Ted Schonfeld - Rancho Santa Anita
Residents Association - ARB Member.
BOARDS &
1. Presentations of Plaques to outgoing Board & Commission Members.
Planning Commission Harold Hedlund
Recreation Commission ,1ohn Garton
Senior Citizens' Commission Pat Loechner
Senior Citizens' Commission Janie Steckenrider
Sister City Commission Jerree Lean
2. Administration of Oath of Office to new Board & Commission Members:
Planning Commission John Murohv
Recreation Commission John Wuo
Senior Citizens' Commission Arthur Powers
Sister City Commission James Hanner
3. Appointment to Arcadia Beautiful Commission.
4. Appointments to Arcadia Senior Citizens' Commission.
5. Discussion regarding Interview Schedules/Planning Commission Candidates.
SUPPLEMENTALINFORMATION
FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
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QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING
CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
MOTION: Read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and
~ waive reading in full.
ACTION
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRES$ THE CITY
COUNCIL (NON-PUBLIC HEARING) -(FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ;. Proposed Building and Fire Code Amendments
(Fire Zone 4, Brush Clearance, Alarm Systems,
Sprinkler Systems and Fireworks and Public Displays).
2. Recommendation to finalize Notice of Assessment for
nuisance abatement on property ~ocated at 331 E. Haven.
3. , Delinquent Accounts to be Assessed to Property Tax.
RESOLUTION No. 5810 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Arcadia, California, ordering the placement
of liens upon real property for the settlement of delinquent
rubbish, sewer and property related fees.
MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Council Reports/Announcements/Statements
CONVENE JOINT MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL
ROLL CALL: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn,
Lojeski, Margett & Young
1. Approval of Minutes of the June 21, 1994 regular meeting.
2. Downtown Revitalization Report:
ADJOURN to July 22 @ 9:00 a.m. at the Arcadia Community Center.
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ACTION
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL
CONSENTITEMS
1. MINUTES of the June 21, 1994 regular meeting, and
June 28, 1994 adjourned regular meeting.
2. Recommendation to Purchase Two Unmarked Vehicles
(Police Department).
3. Recommendation to approve an amendment to the Foothill
Transit Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
4. Recommendation to approve the Arcadia Transit System
Fiscal Year 1995-1998 Short Range Transit Plan.
5. Recommendation to appropriate $20,000 of Gas Tax funds for
graffiti removal in the public right-of-way. _
6. Recommendation to establish and revise Public Works
Department Classifications. ~,
7. Recommendation to approve a rate modification for
G&S Towing.
RESOLUTION No. 5809 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Arcadia, California, approving anii authorizing
a rate change for G&S Towing (City contract for Police towing). ~
8. Recommendation to execute quitclaim of easement from the
City..of Arcadia to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
for transfer and conveyance of miscellaneous transfer drain
- Na 1097 P-1 DA.
RESOLUTION No. 5796 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Arcadia, California, requesting the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to accept on behalf
of said County a Quitclaim of Easement containing storm
drain improvements and drainage system known as
miscellaneous transfer drain No. 1097 P-1 DA; in the City
of Arcadia for future operation, maintenance, repair and
improvement thereof.
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CONSENT, continued
9. , Recommendation to adopt amendments to Fringe Benefits Resolution.
RESOLUTION No. 5817 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Arcadia, California, amending Resolution No. 5608
regarding modifications to certain fringe benefits.
CITY MANAGER •,
1. Report and~Recommendations Concerning Various Issues
Associated with Wilderness Preserve.
2. Report and recommendation on City Council Health Insurance.
3. Report and recommendation on Bilingual Pay.
4. Report and recommendation on 9/80 Work Schedule.
5. Report~and action regarding City of Arcadia/Arcadia Unified School
District Joint Meeting. .
6. Report and action on annual conference resolutions for League of
California Cities Los Angeles Division Sponsorship. ,
7. Report and action for waiver of plan check fees and permit fees.for
a garage renovation at the Girl Scout House at 590 South Third Ave.
CITY ATTORNEY
1. ORDINANCE No. 2016 - ADOPTION - An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Arcadia, Caiifornia, adding a Part 9 to
Chapter 1 of Article III establishing procedures and authorizing
charges for a voluntary emergency medical subscription
program within the City of Arcadia.
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ORDINANCE No. 2017 - INTRODUCTION - An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Arcadia; California, adding number 10 to
Section 3440.5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code allowing alternative
methods to the requirement for fencing betweeri a house and a
swimming pool.
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AGENDA 07179194
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ACTION
CITY ATTORNEY, continued
3. ORDINANCE No. 2018 - INTRODUCTION - An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending ,
Section 4421.3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code to add the
des,ignation of Wilderness Preserve to Wildemess Park.
4. ~ ORDINANCE No. 2019 - INTRODUCTION - An Ordinance of the
~City Council of the City of Arcadia, Califomia, adding Section
2622.2 (a) to the Arcadia Municipal Code amending admission
~ tax rates for outdoor entertainment events.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
Reports/Annou ncements/Statements
CLOSED SESSION'
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for conference with labor
negotiators Dan Cassidy and/or Gary Rogers regarding unrepresented
employees and AFSCME Local 22264, the Arcadia Firefigher's Association,
and Arcadia Police Relief Association.
ADJOURN In memory of Johnston J. Howie and Jane Eileen Moline
to July 22 @ 9:00 a.m. at the Arcadia Community Center:
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DATE: July 11, 1994
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator
Prepared By: David Feinberg, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Amendment to Joint Powers Authority Agreement with
Foothill Transit
SUMMARY
The City has been requested by Foothill Transit to amend our existing
Joint Powers Agreement to clarify the bonding capabilities of the
Foothill Transit Zone.
DISCUSSION
At Foothill Transit's last general membership meeting, its legal
counsel recommended making a revision to the Joint Powers Agreement
concerning the Zone's ability to issue bonds. As a result, each city
and county in Foothill Transit must approve the amendment.
Recently, Foothill Transit refinanced their existing bus leases. This
situation was not clearly spelled out in the existing Joint Powers
Agreement. The proposed amendment clarifies the Agreement by granting
the Executive Board of the Zone authority to exercise the financing
powers of the Zone to the extent allowable under applicable law. The
proposed language protects the City from liability by explicitly
stating that any bonds issued by the Zone shall not constitute a debt,
liability, or obligation of any city or county included in the Zone.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment Number Three
of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the City and
Foothill Transit.
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Approved: �1
William R. Kelly, Acting City Manager
LASER IMAGED
AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND
THE CITIES OF ARCADIA, AZUSA, BALDWIN PARK,
BRADBURY, CLAREMONT, COVINA, DIAMOND BAR, DUARTE,
EL MONTE, GLENDORA, INDUSTRY, IRWINDALE, LA VERNE,
MONROVIA, POMONA, SAN DIMAS, SOUTH EL MONTE,
TEMPLE CITY, WALNUT AND WEST COVINA
TO CLARIFY THE BORROWING POWER AND PROCEDURES OF
THE FOOTHILL TRANSIT ZONE
THIS AMENDMENT, dated the _ day of
1994 is entered into between the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (the
"County") , a political subdivision of the State of California,
and the cities of ARCADIA, AZUSA, BALDWIN PARK, BRADBURY,
CLAREMONT, COVINA, DIAMOND BAR, DUARTE, EL MONTE, GLENDORA,
INDUSTRY, IRWINDALE, LA VERNE, MONROVIA, POMONA, SAN DIMAS, SOUTH
EL MONTE, TEMPLE CITY, WALNUT and WEST COVINA, each a municipal
corporation of the State of California, (collectively referred to
as "Cities" herein. )
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Foothill Transit Zone (the "Zone") , a public
entity, was formed on April 14 , 1988 by the execution of a Joint
Powers Agreement, as heretofore amended (the "Agreement") ;
WHEREAS, the Agreement permits the Zone to issue bonds,
notes and other evidences of indebtedness, for specified
purposes, upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the
Agreement; •
WHEREAS, the County and the Cities desire to authorize and
clarify the Agreement so that the Executive Board of the Zone may
exercise the financing powers of the Zone to the fullest extent
allowed under applicable law without the necessity of obtaining
the consent of the County and the Cities to each such exercise of
financing powers;
NOW THEREFORE, Section 11 of the Agreement is hereby amended
to read as follows:
"Section 11. BONDS.
"Zone may issue Bonds in order to finance acquisition
and construction of facilities and vehicles, or to finance
operations or any lawful activities of Zone, or for any
other purpose permitted under applicable law, including the
establishment of reserves and the payment of incidental
expenses. The term "Bonds" means any evidence of
indebtedness authorized by the Act or any other applicable
law now existing or hereafter enacted, including but not
limited to revenue bonds and notes, bond anticipation notes,
certificates of participation, lease purchase agreements or
other evidences of indebtedness. Zone may also issue
refunding bonds to refund any Bonds or other obligations of
Zone. —Bonds may be issued from time to time in more than
one series, may be sold by competitive bidding or by private
sale, to the extent permitted by law, and shall not
constitute a debt, liability or obligation of Cities or
County or any of them. Any issuance of Bonds shall be
approved by a resolution of the Board and shall not be
subject to the approval or consent of County, Cities or any
other person or entity.
"The services of bond counsel, financing consultants
and other consultants and advisors may be used by Zone in
connection with the issuance and sale of Bonds. The fees
and expenses of such counsel, consultants and advisors may
be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds, and Cities or County
may be reimbursed from such proceeds for any portion of such
fees and expenses which it has paid prior to the issuance of
such Bonds.
"In connection with the issuance of Bonds, the Board
may approve such other contracts and arrangements, and take
such other actions, as may be permitted under any applicable
law, including but not limited to Chapters 5 . 5, 11 and 12 of
Division 6 of Title 1 of the California government Code. "
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All other provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged
and in full effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this
Amendment to be executed and attested by their proper officers
thereunto duly authorized, and their official seals to be hereto
affixed, as of the date first above written.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
[SEAL]
By:
Chair, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
LARRY J. MONTEILH,
Executive Officer-Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors
By:
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DE WITT W. CLINTON
County Counsel
By: ,
Deputy
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CITY OF ARCADIA
[SEAL]
By:
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF AZUSA
[SEAL]
By:
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
By:
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DATE: July 13, 1994
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL I
FROM: WILLIAM R. KELLY, ACTING CITY MANAGER L1 y :4,
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY OF ARCADIA/ARCADIA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOINT MEETING
SUMMARY
Several weeks ago the City Council suggested that a meeting take place between the
City and the School District in order to address issues of mutual concern. Letters were
sent to the School Board and the Superintendent citing both specific issues of con ern,
as well as offering an opportunity to discuss other issues.
In a recent discussion with the Superintendent there was general concurrence th t the
School Board is interested in having such a meeting to discuss projects and/or isIsues
(see Exhibit "A"). The Superintendent and I have identified the following issu-9 for
discussion:
1. Recreation Programs
2. Library Coordination/Interconnection
3. Purchasing/Operational Coordination Issues
4. Landscape/Maintenance Coordination Issues
5. Printing/Marketing Issues
6. Community Relations/Crime Prevention Issues
DISCUSSION
It is always difficult to schedule a joint meeting between both bodies in full due to Ti) the
Brown Act, and 2) scheduling conflicts. The Superintendent and I felt it might be
appropriate to have a smaller working group to at least initiate discussion on the above
referenced matters or other matters which the School Board and/or the City CounciI feel
are important. It is suggested that the City Council appoint one of its member as a
liaison to meet with myself, a member of the School Board and the Superintendent to
initiate these activities, and to use meeting minutes and verbal communication as a
means to ensure that the directives and policies of the City Council and School Board
are consistent and agreeable to both bodies in total.
LASER IMAGED
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council appoint one of its members to meet with a member of the School
Board, the Superintendent and myself to initiate the foregoing activities.
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EXHIBIT A
Board of Education
• _ I James A.Bryant
Mary E.Dougherty
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Joann E.steinmeier
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234 Campus Drive • Arcadia, California 91007 • (818) 446-0131 • Fax (818) 446-3064 superintendent
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William R. Kelly
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P.O. Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
Dear Bill,
Your letter dated June 27, 1994, arrived in my.office on July 5, 1994. As you know,
I was on vacation and returned on July 11.
At a special Board meeting held on Monday, July 11, I discussed your interest in
having Board members meet with the City Council to discuss mutual interests and
activities in programs. The Board is more than willing to accept this offer and will
send a representative or two with me to meet with you and one or two City Council
members at any time. Because of summer vacations, I am not certain at this
particular time which Board members will attend.
Please contact me to set up any necessary arrangements.
Sincerely,
Terrence M. Towner
Superintendent
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1994
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator /”j.
Joe Lopez, Public Works Director ,.
SUBJECT: Allocation of Gas Tax Funds For Graffiti Removal
SUMMARY
Staff is requesting that the City Council allocate $20,000 in gas tax funds for g affiti
removal within the public right-of-way.
DISCUSSION
Prior to 1993, the City contracted for graffiti removal from private property •nly;
graffiti within the public right-of-way/property and water property was removed by
City employees. Since 1993, the City has contracted with Urban Graffiti Enterprise for
removal of graffiti from private property, public right-of-way/property and water
property.
At that time, it was determined that hiring a company specializing in g affiti
removal was more cost efficient than taking City employees off of jobs to remove
graffiti from public property. During the previous year (1992) it was estimated that it
cost the City approximately $30,000 (including employee time and materials) for
graffiti removal from public property.
When the City contracted with Urban Graffiti Enterprises accounts were set up as
follows:
Budgeted Amount Spent
Location Amount Thru 5/31/94
Private Property $20,000 $21,247
Public right-of-Way
Property $30,000 $17,480
Water Facilities $10,000 $ 1,022
$60,000 $39,749
Graffiti Re oval
July 191, 1994
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July 19, 1994
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Assistant Community Development Director/
Planning
SUBJECT: Notice Of Equalization Of Assessment
331 East Haven
SUMMARY
Attached is the Notice of Assessment regarding abatement work completed ,
pursuant to City Council Resolution 5789 adopted May 3, 1994, for the property at
331 East Haven Avenue. The Planning Division is recommending that the City
Council approve the costs and direct the Director of Finance to assess the costs to the
property owner.
DISCUSSION
On May 24, 1994 the City contracted with:
1. David Laing Masonry to remove two chimneys damaged by the earthquake and
repair from the fracture up and clean up and haul away all rubble
2. Interstate Field Services, Inc. to do general cleanup of the property and'drain
the pool.
All work was done in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 5789 "declaring
a public nuisance and ordering the rehabilitation of real property located at 331 East
Haven Avenue, Arcadia, California, owned by David Hsiao and Karen L. Cleen, at
City's expense and placing a lien against the property pursuant to the provisions of
the Arcadia Municipal Code."
On June 27, 1994, a 'Notice of Equalization of Assessment for General Property
Clean Up" (copy attached) was posted on the property (only mailing address is
subject property which is vacant) advising them that a hearing has been scheduled
for tonight's meeting for the purpose of "correcting, modifying or confirming" the
t/O Notice of Assessment
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NOTICE RE EQUALIZATION OF ASSESSMENT
FOR REMOVAL OF TWO CHIMNEYS DAMAGED IN THE EARTHQUAKE AND
GENERAL PROPERTY•MAINTENANCE INCLUDING DRAINING THE • • a L ON
PROPERTY AT 331 EAST HAVEN AVENUE
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Arcadia, California, will,
on July 19, 1994, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall beginning at the hours of
7:00 p.m. of said day, hear any protest or objection to the cost of removal and'dean
up of two damaged chimneys, general property clean up and draining the pool on
property.located at 331 East Haven Avenue, Lot 6 and the East 25 feet of Lot 7;of Tract
12181 in the City of Arcadia, California, for the purpose of correcting, modifying or
confirming the said costs and assessing the same against the said property. Failure
to make any objection will be deemed to be a waiver of any objection or protest to
any and all procedures concerning the same. A statement showing all prenuses
affected and charges against the same and/or the cost and proposed assessment for
such action is on file in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall and is open to
public inspection. . , i •
Dated: June 27, 1994.
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July 19, 1994
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Assistant Community Development Director/ /
Planning Q,.
SUBJECT: Notice Of Equalization Of Assessment
331 East Haven
SUMMARY
Attached is the Notice of Assessment regarding abatement work completed .
pursuant to City Council Resolution 5789 adopted May 3, 1994, for the property at
331 East Haven Avenue. The Planning Division is.recommending that the City
Council approve the costs and direct the Director of Finance to assess the costs to the
property owner.
DISCUSSION
On May 24, 1994 the City contracted with:
1. David Laing Masonry to remove two chimneys damaged by the earthquake and
repair from the fracture up and clean up and haul away all rubble
2. Interstate Field Services, Inc. to do general dean up of the property and drain
the pool.
All work was done in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 5789 "declaring
• a public nuisance and ordering the rehabilitation of real property located at 331 East
Haven Avenue, Arcadia, California, owned by David Hsiao and Karen L. Chen, at
City's expense and placing a lien against the property pursuant to the provisions of
the Arcadia Municipal Code."
On June 27, 1994, a 'Notice of Equalization of Assessment for General Property
Clean Up" (copy attached) was posted on the property (only mailing address is
subject property which is vacant) advising them that a hearing has been scheduled
for tonight's meeting for the purpose of "correcting, modifying or confirming" the
r y. Notice of Assessment
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BARBARA D. KUHN
DENNIS A. LOJESYI
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,�CORpORATEfl�ti9o9 240 West Huntington Drive. Post Office Box 60021 WILLIAM R. KELLY
Arcadia.California 9 1066.6021 • (818)574.5400 ACTING CITY MANAGER
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June 27, 1994
David Hsiao/Karen L. Chen
331 East Haven
Arcadia, CA 91006 I
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NOTICE RE EQUALIZATION OF ASSESSMENT
FOR REMOVAL OF TWO CHIMNEYS DAMAGED IN THE EARTHQUAKE AND
GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INCLUDING DRAINING THE POOL ON
PROPERTY AT 331 EAST HAVEN AVENUE i .
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Arcadia, California, will,
on July 19, 1994, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall beginning at the hours of
7:00 p.m. of said day, hear any protest or objection to the cost of removal and clean
up of two damaged chimneys, general property clean up and draining the pool on
property located at 331 East Haven Avenue, Lot 6 and the East 25 feet of Lot 7 of Tract
12181 in the City of Arcadia; California, for the purpose of correcting, modifying or
confirming the said.costs and assessing the same against the said property. Failure
to make any objection will be deemed to be a waiver of any objection or protest to
any and all procedures concerning the same. A statement showing.all premises
affected and charges against the same and/or the cost and proposed assessment for
such action is on file in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall and is open to
public inspection. {
Dated: June 27, 1994.
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July 19 , 1994
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joseph R. Lopez , Director of Public Works 7
By: Mohammad R. Mostahkami, Senior Civil"Engineer
Prepared By: David A. Spargo, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO EXECUTE QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT FROYI THE
CITY OF ARCADIA TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT FOR TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF MISCELLANEOUS
TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 1097 P-1DA
RESOLUTION NO. 5796
SUMMARY
By agreement, the City of Arcadia is authorized to nd
convey to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District any
underground storm drain improvements for future operation,
maintenance and repair. Adoption of Resolution No. 5796 b' the
City Council requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
to accept the quitclaim of an easement containing storm drain
improvements in the Santa Anita Race Track property adjacent to
Huntington Drive and the subsequent maintenance of these
improvements is recommended by staff.
BACKGROUND
In 1985 , the City of Arcadia constructed a 33-inch-diameter storm
drain to facilitate removal of storm water from Huntington Drive
and a portion of the Santa Anita Race Track parking lot area. The
drain extends 1, 300 feet from the Arcadia Wash to Civic Center
Place and is located in an easement on the westerly side of
westbound Huntington Drive between Methodist Hospital and the
Medical Office building as shown on the attached map.
To assure future operation and maintenance of this facility
following construction the City conveyed its rights in this storm
drain improvement to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
by adopting Resolution No. 5316 on September 2 , 1986 . Prior to
recordation of the conveyance documents it was determined that the
easement was conveyed by the wrong party (L.A. Turf Club rather
than Santa Anita Realty) and therefore the City ' s rights were not
sufficient to transfer the maintenance responsibilities.
Subsequently, by recorded easement deed the City has acquired the
valid rights to operate and maintain this storm drain facility as
described above.
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Mayor and City Council
July .19 , 1994
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DISCUSSION
• Pursuant to L. A. County requirements and in order to complete the
transfer of maintenance, it will be necessary for the City to
quitclaim the City' s easement rights to the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District. The attached Quitclaim of Easement for
Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 1097 P-1DA,' when executed and
acknowledged will complete 'the transfer and conveyance process.
City Council authorization to execute the Quitclaim of ' Easement is
provided by Resolution No. 5796 .
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Execution of documents and transfer of storm drain maintenance to
Los Angeles County will have no fiscal impact on the City of
Arcadia.
RECOMMENDATION . •
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 5796 requesting that Los Angeles
County Flood Control District accept a quitclaim of
• easement containing storm drain facilities designated as
Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 10. 97 P-1DA (four-fifths
vote required). .
2 . Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk . to execute the
attached Quitclaim of Easement in a form approved by the
City Attorney in favor of the _ Los Angeles County Flood
Control District . for maintenance of storm _ drain
facilities.
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APPROVED:
'WILLIAM R. KELLY
ACTING CITY MANAGER . •
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Memorandum
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DATE: July 19, 1994
TO: City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
FROM: An�t,,' Peter Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator
twl by: Dale R. Connors, Redevelopment Project Manager
RE: Downtown Revitalization Program
Background:
The Redevelopment Agency has been working since late 1992 on the
revitalization of the Downtown. After four Community workshops
during the spring and summer, 1993 , Michael Freedman of the firm
Freedman, Tung & Bottomley prepared a four part Downtown
Revitalization Strategy and Program (DRSP) .
The four Friedman DRSP elements were:
. a. Huntington Drive/First Avenue streetscape improvements
b. Landuse, zoning, parking,and development policy changes
c. Business incentive programs
d. Development infill projects
The DRSP concept plan was adopted on August 3 , 1993 by the City
Council and Redevelopment Agency in a public hearing. The
streetscape component did not include parking on Huntington. Staff
was authorized to prepare construction plans for the Huntington
Drive/First Ave. streetscape.
On January 24, 1994, staff was directed to revise the streetscape
plans to include parking along Huntington Drive. Revised plans and
cost estimates were prepared for consideration. The plans have
been on hold pending the results of the City elections and
establishing an appropriate time to review with the new City
Council all of the programs and alternatives.
Current Status:
Staff has prepared a revised four part Downtown Revitalization
concept called "Downtown 2000" (attached) . It is modeled on the
FTB plan since Freedman's plan is the product of significant public
input and was prepared by an experienced downtown revitalization
consultant.
LA R IMAGED
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
July 19, 1994
Page 2
Presentation on Downtown Revitalization
The Downtown 2000 concept has four components:
a. Development Opportunities
b. Development Criteria
c. Streetscape (Huntington/First)
d. Marketing Enhancements
Streetscape Component:
Staff has prepared a summary of four optional streetscape plans
ranging from Freedman's original plan (no parking) to a simpler and
less expensive modified "Grand Boulevard" plan. These are shown in
matrix form on the attached.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated costs of the respective projects or activities are set
forth in the concept plan, attached.
Recommendation:
That the City Council and Agency review the proposed Downtown 2000
concept, and provide direction to staff.
U 1VII
William R. Kelly
Acting City Manager/Executive Director
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ARCADIA
Rj'ORATE9
PIPIPP1
CITY OF ARCADIA/
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DOWNTOWN 2000
July 19, 1994
DOWNTOWN 2000
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT GOAL
By the year 2000 to have an attractive, economically successful,
exciting downtown which provides shopping, eating, lodging
opportunities, high quality services, and employment for Arcadia
citizens.
OBJECTIVES
To encourage retention of existing high quality businesses.
To encourage growth and expansion of existing high quality
businesses.
To encourage development of new high quality commercial businesses
such as dinner houses and restaurants, theaters, specialty retail,
professional office.
To improve the appearance of the public rights of way.
To improve the appearance of the private buildings.
To create a festive sense of place and unique aesthetic character
An the downtown.
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DOWNTOWN 2000
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
A. Development Opportunities Estimated Cost
1) Multi-screen theater(Foulger) $4,490,000-$5,450,000
2) Southwest corner $ 230, 000
3) Business Recruitment Sites
(Better Gardens) $ 50, 000-$ 400, 000
4) South side parking
(Arcade Building) $ 400, 000-$ 500, 000
5) Accessways/public easements $ 30, 000-$ 100, 000
6) Light rail station $ 870, 000-$ 960, 000
B. Development Criteria $ 2 , 000-$ 5, 000
1) Land use, zoning, density
2) Parking
3) Sidewalk seating
4) Signage, banners
5) Design elements
C. Streetscape (Huntington and First)
1) Freedman original plan
(no parking) $3,600,000-$3,800,000
2) Freedman revised plan (parking) $3,500,000-$3,700,000
3) "Grand Boulevard" Option A $2,200,000-$2,500,000
4) "Grand Boulevard" - Option B $ 900,000-$1,300, 000
D. Marketing Enhancements
1) Commercial Facade Rehab $ 150, 000-$ 250, 000
2) Marketing program $ 10, 000
3) Directional signage $ 15, 000
4) Coop parking $ 25, 000
5) Special events $ 10, 000
6) Merchant technical assistance $ 10, 000
ESTIMATED TOTAL $16,492,000-$19,265,000
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A. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Title Site/Description Est. Cost Comments
1. Multi- a) Foulger Up to $5+million There is de-
Screen Other possible depending on veloper and
Theater sites size of project, theater in-
b) Fifth Ave. parking deck. terest;pos-
c) NW corner sible rest-
aurants.
2. South- SW Corner Second/ $230, 000 to Does not in-
west Huntington acquire City clude metal
Corner interest in poles
island & con- ($160, 000)
struct turn- which in-
lane clude NWC
$2, 200, 000 to
date.
3 . Business Better Gardens $50, 000 to Possible
Recruit- Nursery, 141 E. $400, 000 restaurant
ment Sites Huntington retail
location
4 . South- Arcade building $400, 000- Possible
side park- and parking, 32-36 $500, 000 small rest-
ing E. Huntington aurant/re-
tail with
accessway &
parking
5. Access- a) Steerburger $30, 000- Public
ways/public 25 E. Hunt- $100, 000 Access
easements ington easement
b)Huntington,
Southside/
First to
Second
6. Light a) First/La $870, 000- Prop. A &
-'Rail Porte/RR $960, 000 C. Funds
Station Other possi- are avail-
ble sites. able.
b)NWC
c) Bonita Park
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B. DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
1. Land Use, Zoning- Reexamine commercial uses, densities, to
define permitted uses and lot coverage, height, setback ,
intensity of use.
2 . Parking- Reexamine parking requirements for restaurant,
retail, office, medical, bank, etc. downtown core with
significant private parking available.
3 . Sidewalk Seating- Reexamine seating requirement for
restaurants.
4. Signage/Banners- Reexamine required and desired commercial
signage, and advertising banners, balloons, etc.
5. Design Elements- Reexamine architectural facade design
features, eg, brick, wood, glass, etc, and styles,
colors, to establish clear desired criteria.
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C. Streetscape:
1 2 3 4
FTB Ori- Revised FTB Grand Blvd Grand Blvd Comment
ginal Plan Plan (Park- Plan A Plan B
(no parking) ing)
Estimated $3 . 6-$3 . 8 $3 .5-$3 .7 $2 .2-$2 .5 $. 9-$1. 3 Grand
Cost million million million million Blvd.
(incl. (incl. (incl. (incl. Has
Eng. cost) Eng. cost) Eng. cost) Eng. cost) A & B
an In
phased
Area Huntington Huntington Huntington Huntington
Boundary Santa Anita Santa Anita Santa Clara Santa Clara
to Second to Second to Fifth to Fifth
First-Santa First-Santa First-Hunt- First-Santa
Clara to Clara to ington to Clara to
California California California California
Parking None (loss Bowouts/ Bowouts/ No change;
Huntington of 95± parking (48± parking (72± As is.
spaces) spaces) spaces)
First Angled Angled Angled Angled
Crosswalks Remove Remove Improve Improve
on existing existing existing, existing
Huntington Add 2 each Add 2 each (L/SC,pots) (pavers,pots,
block-Santa block-Santa Bowout at bollards)
Anita to Anita to corsswalks No bowout
Second Second & Corners
Widened Yes Yes-at No (Except No
Sidewalk corners and at corner &
at wide bow- narrow cross-
outs. walk bowout)
Fence (40") Yes No No No
on Hunting-
ton
Pedestrian Yes Yes Yes No
lights
Traffic Yes Yes Yes at No
Mastarms streets. No
traffic light
at crosswalks.
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1 2 3 4 Comments
Mature tall Yes Yes Yes Yes, In-
Queen palm cludes 2
trees uplights
Mature, low Yes Yes Yes Alter- Yes, alter- P.W.
ornamental nating in nating in ream-
palms or existing existing mends
other tree wells. tree wells. mends
trees. fire-
wheel
trees.
Planter Yes; new Yes; new Yes; at base Yes; at base Irri-
areas/land- concrete; concrete; of trees of trees ga-
scaping; Planter Planter only. Some only. Some tion
planter pots. pots. planter - planter is
pots. pots. pots. major
cost.
Manual
water-
ing of
trees
is
feasi-
ble.
opt. 4
New side- Yes Yes No No
walk
Street Yes Yes Yes, Yes,
Furniture minor minor
(benches/
trash re-
ceptacles
Kiosk Yes Yes Yes-re- No
duced in
size/cost
Retaining No No No Yes
wall (Rail
road Second
at SEC, (Land-
scaping)
First Ave. / Yes No,
concrete yes u,nfe / y,,5 r '{PA painted
bowouts houa�,n,/./g bo wva
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1 2 3 4 Comments
First Ave. Yes, in Yes, in Yes, on side- Yes on Options 3
Tall palms parking parking walk, exist- sidewalk, & 4 in-
area. area. ing tree existing clude alt.
wells & in tree palms and
bowouts. wells(no other
bowouts) . tree
options
First Ave. Yes Yes No No
Stop Signs
Traffic Remove Remove To remain To remain
Annual 60, 000- 60,000- 50, 000- 38, 000-
mainte- 80, 000 80, 000 70, 000 65, 000
nance,water, .
power, up-
keep estimate.
Note: Options 1, 2 , 3 will require additional environmental assessment, ie,
traffic, parking, and air quality.
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D. MARKETING ENHANCEMENT
Title Description Est. Cost Comments
1. Commercial a) Architectural $150, 000/ Approx. 10
Facade Rehab b) Signage $250, 000 of each.
c) Facade Requires 1
d) Parking Areas full time
professional
or consul-
tant
2 . Downtown Develop/print/ $ 10, 000
Marketing circulate market-
ing brochure/ ads,
promos
3 . Directional Design/install $ 15, 000
Signage signage for
parking access
4. Cooperative Provide incentives $ 25, 000
Parking to share private
parking.
5. Merchant Provide technical $ 10, 000 Work with
Technical services via SBA Chamber
Assistance SCORE, PCC to area
merchants
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