U N A D O P T E D
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1996, 7:30 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION: Prior to the Regular City Council Meeting, a
Closed Session was held by the City Council in the City Council
Conference Room to discuss Labor Negotiations, Government Code
(54957.6 The Closed Session convened at 7:05 P.M. and adjourned
at 7:27 P.M. All City Councilmembers were in attendance.

CONVENE: The Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council of
Tuesday, June 4, 1996, was convened at 7:37 P.M. in the Council
Chambers by Mayor Robert T. Bartlett.

INVOCATION: The Invocation was led by City Clerk Linda Proctor.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilmember Phyllis McCarville.

ROLL CALL: In attendance were Councilmembers Adams, Blakely,
McCarville, Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox, and Mayor Bartlett.

PROCLAMATIONS: None

PRESENTATIONS

1. 1. Recognition of Retiring Student Government Representative
Ricci Rivera: Mayor Bartlett presented to Ms. Rivera a plaque in
recognition and appreciation of Ms. Riveraís exemplary
representation on behalf of the students of Monrovia High School
as the Student Government Liaison to the City Council for the
school year 1995-96. Mayor Bartlett stated that the City of
Glendora now has a Student Representative due to Monroviaís
successful program. He thanked Ms. Rivera for her outstanding
reports and congratulated her on her accomplishments as both the
Student Representative and a Princess on the Monrovia Day Queenís
Court. City Manager Gould noted that the Kiwanis Club of
Monrovia had awarded Ms. Rivera a $1,000.00 scholarship which she
will use next year in attending M.I.T. Councilmember Adams noted
that Ms. Rivera had attended the Rotary sponsored Leadership
Workshop last fall. Ms. Rivera thanked the City Council and
Staff. She stated that she believed the Student Representative
position was the best Associated Student Body job and that the
job had really been a pleasure. She stated that she had wanted
to get more involved in City functions, and that her wishes had
been fulfilled.

2. Recognition of Retiring Community Services Commissioner
Brenda Scranton: Ms. Scranton was ill and could not attend.
Mayor Bartlett requested that the presentation be rescheduled for
a later date.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: Student Liaison Ricci
Rivera reported on activities at Monrovia High School.

A. CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Mrs. McCarville, seconded
by Mr. Adams, to approve Consent Calendar Agenda Items *B, *I-1,
*I-2, *I-3, and *K.

Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
Motion carried: 5-0

B. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 1996,
of the Monrovia City Council were approved by order of the
Consent Calendar.

C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None

D. PUBLIC MEETINGS/HEARINGS

1. Public Meeting; 1996-97 Citywide Lighting and Landscape
Maintenance District

Public Works Director Robert Bammes reviewed the Staff Report.

Each year the City must follow a well-defined procedure in
connection with assessment districts formed under the Lighting
and Landscaping Act of 1972. The Citywide Lighting and
Landscaping Maintenance District provides funds for maintenance
of public street lighting and traffic signals; maintenance of
street trees; park maintenance at three City regional parks;
maintenance of landscaping of street median and parkway areas;
and maintenance of landscaping of parkway areas for the Gold
Hills development.

The City Council, at its meeting of May 21, 1996, adopted
resolutions initiating the assessment proceedings; approved the
Engineerís Report; declared the intent to levy an assessment; set
June 4, 1996 for the Public Meeting; and set July 16, 1996 for a
Public Hearing.

The Engineerís Report for the Citywide District fully describes
the maintenance work, budget and assessment amounts for 1996-97.
The change in the annual assessment total from 1995-96 to 1996-97
is $46,800.00, an increase of 4.2%. The 1996-97 Citywide
Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District as proposed would
increase the annual assessment for a single-family dwelling unit
from $61.45 to $64.97. This is a $3.52 annual increase or 5.7%.

There are 50 parcels within the Gold Hills Landscape Maintenance
Zone which require maintenance work at $99.50 per single-family
dwelling unit. This is in addition to the single family dwelling
assessment indicated above.

Public Meeting Opened: Mayor Bartlett opened the Public Meeting.
There was no one who wished to speak for or against the matter.
Public Meeting Closed: Mayor Bartlett closed the Public Meeting.

It was moved by Ms. Blakely, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox, to direct
Staff to respond to public inquiries on the Citywide Lighting and
Landscape Maintenance District, and continue with the Public
Hearing scheduled for July 16, 1996.

Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
Motion carried: 5-0

2. Public Hearing; Nomination Statements, Historic Landmark
Designations; Mills Act Contracts; Resolution Nos. 96-23, 96-24,
96-25, 96-26, 96-27, 231 N. Primrose Avenue, 329 Melrose Avenue,
130 N. Grand Avenue, 250 N. Primrose Avenue, 320 Melrose Avenue,
Respectively

Senior Planner Alice Griselle reviewed the Staff Report.

On April 24, 1996, the Historic Preservation Commission
unanimously recommended approval to the City Council of the
designation of five homes for Historic Landmark status and for
the granting of Mills Act Contracts. These five applications are
the first that have been submitted to the Cityís newest
Commission which now come to the City Council as a result of
requests by the homeowners.

The designation of homes as historic landmarks is extremely
important for the preservation and retention of homes. Once a
home has been so designated, it affords the City the ability to
ensure that any changes to the home are architecturally correct
and prohibits demolition of the home. The homeowners benefits
from a 40% reduction in permit fees and have the option to use
the State Historical Building Code.

To grant the designation, the Historic Preservation Commission
and City Council must both find that the home meets the
designation criteria for a historic landmark. The five homes
easily meet one or more of the criteria. Upon attaining landmark
designation, the property owner can then enter into a Mills Act
Contract with the City. This Act requires the owner to undertake
specific restoration tasks specified in the contract and to
properly maintain the landmark. In exchange for this commitment,
the property owner benefits from a reduction in property taxes.
Mills Act Contracts extend for a period of ten years and are
renewed automatically each year on the anniversary of the
contract. The rights and obligations of the contract are also
binding upon all successive owners of the property during the
life of the contract. Contract conditions are aimed at securing
health and safety, public benefit and preserving the historic
character of the house.

The five applications refer to properties at 329 Melrose Avenue,
known as the Milton S. Monroe house; 130 North Grand Avenue; 250
North Primrose Avenue, known as the William N. Monroe house; 320
Melrose Avenue; and 231 North Primrose Avenue, known as the Isaac
Colborn House.

The Nomination Statements for historic landmark designation and
the request for Mills Act Contracts represent over three years of
work by the City Council, Historic Preservation Commission and
the original Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. The five
homes are excellent examples of historic landmarks, and the
homeowners have shown great commitment to their preservation.

At the request of Mrs. Wilcox, Ms. Griselle explained the
application process for other Monrovia homeowners who may be
interested in historic landmark designation. Ms. Blakely thanked
Planning Commissioner Joseph Garcia whom she had worked with on
the Advisory Committee to develop the Historic Preservation
Commission. She stated that Mr. Garcia, as president of the Old
House Preservation Group, had been very instrumental in making
certain that the process was totally voluntary. Mrs. Wilcox
reported that within two years a plaque would be installed
designating the properties as landmarks. Mayor Bartlett thanked
Mr. Garcia for his outstanding contributions.

Public Hearing Opened: Mayor Bartlett opened the Public Meeting.
There was no one who wished to speak for or against the matter.
Public Hearing Closed: Mayor Bartlett closed the Public Meeting.

It was moved by Ms. Blakely, seconded by Mr. Adams, finding the
proposed Resolutions, Landmark Designations and Mills Act
Contracts are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act, and approve Resolution Nos. 96-23,
96-24, 96-25, 96-26, 96-27 granting historic landmark designation
and executing the Mills Act Contracts for the properties
designated in the Staff Report.

Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
Motion carried: 5-0

3. Public Hearing; Adjustment to Fee and Service Charge
Revenue/Cost Comparison System, Introduction and First Reading,
Ordinance No. 96-08; Schedule of Fees and Charges for City
Services, Resolution No. 96-19

Administrative Services Director Kenneth Nordhoff reviewed the
Staff Report.

In 1993, the City Council directed Staff to undertake a
comprehensive business cost study to determine the full cost of
services provided to individuals or groups. The total costs
include salaries, benefits, operating expenses, building
occupancy, equipment replacement and support overhead.

Revenues for these service centers were matched up against the
total costs. If it was determined that full recovery (100%) was
not presently taking place, this difference was made known. This
amount represents the portion of general tax dollars (i.e.,
property and sales tax) which were used to subsidize the
individual or group-based services. The Council held numerous
meetings to ultimately set a policy for the cost recovery for
each individual or group-based cost center. The percentage of
recovery is identified in an ordinance. The actual fees for
service, set to meet the percentage of recovery, are detailed in
a master fee resolution.

Each year, the Finance Department updates the business cost study
and makes recommendations to the City Council for changes to
percentages of cost recovery and appropriate fee adjustments. In
this review, fees are both increased and decreased where
appropriate. On May 28, 1996, the City Council met in a Study
Session to discuss the results of the 1995-96 review of the
business cost study. Several changes were again recommended as
part of completing the budget review for the 1996-97 fiscal year.
As part of the cost study process, a Public Hearing is held to
allow both community input and final Council revision to the cost
recovery and fee proposals presented at the Study Session.

The number of individual or group-based services now totals 140.
Three new cost centers have been established: Typing Test
Certification, Firearms Dealers Permit Review and Film Permit
Review/Police Administration. The full cost of each of the 140
centers was calculated using the 1995-96 revised budget. In
addition, staffing positions outlined in the Five-Year Financial
Forecast and Action Plan were included where needed in order to
maintain existing service levels. The new positions include a
Police Officer in Patrol and a new Engineer shared equally by the
Water and Sewer operations. Also, an Engineer was added to Storm
Drain Maintenance to meet the Federal storm drain mandate.
Lastly, $62,000.00 was allocated across all operations to begin
paying for additional data processing training, equipment and
maintenance needs.

Further, Staff analyzed the costs of operating six municipal
operations: Water, Sewer, Emergency Medical (Paramedic), Storm
Drain, Street Sweeping, and Waste Management services. Staff
analyzed the number of billed units with each service provided
and broke down the costs by customer type such as: single-family
residential, multi-family residential, industrial, and
commercial. A cost per unit was established by customer type,
resulting in fee adjustments for some of these six services.

The outcome of this analysis is that proposed fees are in some
cases raised while others were reduced. The actual changes are
included in the attached exhibits to the Staff Report. Of the
140 cost centers, only 13 are being recommended for change. The
financial impact of all the fee changes taken together can be
summarized as follows:

Single family residential - $1.03 per month increase Multi-family
residential (4 units) - $1.94 per month increase Commercial
business - $1.09 per month increase

A large share of this monthly increase is attributable to the
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) mandate
for storm sewers. It represents $.58 of the monthly residential
costs and $.43 of the commercial monthly charges.

By imposing the charges as recommended, the City remains
competitive in cost for local government services. Staff
conducted a new tax, fee and assessment survey of 16 surrounding
cities. It showed that the proposed changes would put
residential customers in Monrovia 1.3% above the monthly average
of the surrounding cities. Businesses, however, would remain
3.28% below the survey average. However, when you consider that
the other cities are likely to move their fees as well, it is
safe to say that Monrovia is at or below the average of the
surrounding cities.

Public Hearing Opened: Mayor Bartlett opened the Public Meeting.
There was no one who wished to speak for or against the matter.
Public Hearing Closed: Mayor Bartlett closed the Public Meeting.

It was moved by Mrs. Wilcox, seconded by Ms. Blakely, to
introduce and read by title only Ordinance No. 96-08, modifying
the fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system. As
there were no objections, City Attorney Bagneris read as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE REVENUE/COST
COMPARISON SYSTEM, AND AMENDING THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE.

It was moved by Mr. Adams, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox, to adopt
Resolution No. 96-19.

Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
Motion carried: 5-0 CONVENE MONROVIA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY MEETING: The Regular Meeting of June 4, 1996, of the
Monrovia Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors was convened by
Chairman Robert T. Bartlett at 8:27 P.M. without adjourning the
City Council Meeting.

ROLL CALL: In attendance were Boardmembers Adams, Blakely,
McCarville, Vice-Chairman Wilcox, and Chairman Bartlett.

A. CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Mrs. McCarville, seconded
by Mr. Adams, to approve the Consent Calendar consisting of
Agenda Items *B and *MRA-2.

Roll Call: Ayes: Boardmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Vice-Chairman Wilcox, and Chairman Bartlett
Motion carried: 5-0

*B. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21,
1996, of the Monrovia Redevelopment Agency were approved by order
of the Consent Calendar.

1. Purchase of Property; Execution of Purchase Agreement; George
and William Wagner, 132 E. Foothill Boulevard, $250,000.00;
Resolution No. 7-96

Redevelopment Manager Glenn Cox reviewed the Staff Report.

The Redevelopment Agencyís Five-Year Comprehensive Housing
Strategy calls for the completion of the North Anchor of the
Downtown with a unique housing development at Foothill Boulevard
and Encinitas Avenue.

The Agency has purchased the property at 148 East Foothill
Boulevard as the first step in this project. Since then Staff
has negotiated a fair market value with George and William Wagner
on the old Wagner Refrigeration shop next door to consolidate the
two parcels and sell them to a housing developer for construction
of quality affordable housing. The business points of the
purchase agreement are as follows:

Total purchase price of $240,000.00 Business relocation payment
of $10,000.00 Agency to pay all closing costs associated with the
transaction Agency to pick up all the costs for environmental
testing

The fair market value is based on an appraisal conducted by Himes
& Himes, Inc., which also performed the appraisal of the adjacent
property. Underground storage tanks have been removed from the
property, which has a closure permit from the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works. Funds are available to proceed with
the project in the Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside Fund.

It was moved by Mrs. McCarville, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox, to
approve the purchase of 132 East Foothill Boulevard and adopt
Resolution No. 7-96, instructing the Executive Director to
execute the necessary documents to enter escrow.

Roll Call: Ayes: Boardmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Vice-Chairman Wilcox, and Chairman Bartlett
Motion carried: 5-0

*2. Rescind Resolution of Necessity to Acquire for Redevelopment
Purposes, 114 E. Lemon Avenue; Resolution No. 9-96

This matter was approved by order of the Consent Calendar.

As part of a possible property acquisition, the Redevelopment
Agency adopted a Resolution of Necessity to Acquire the property
at 114 East Lemon Avenue on January 2, 1996 (Resolution No.
1-96). The acquisition was contemplated as a parking lot
opportunity as part of the Old Town Theater Project.

After months of negotiating and redesigning efforts, the
development of the downtown theater is back on track. Under the
new site plan for the theater complex, the acquisition of 114
East Lemon is no longer being pursued at this time. According to
California Redevelopment Law, the Agency must rescind within six
months the Resolution of Necessity adopted by the Agency on
January 2, 1996. This action will ensure that the Agency stops
the condemnation process and avoids any inverse condemnation
action.

ADJOURN MONROVIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING: The Monrovia
Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. and
the City Council Meeting continued.

E. BIDS

1. Olive Avenue and Rotary Parks Improvement Project; Award of
Contract, Bopark Enterprises, Inc., $104,962.86

Parks Division Manager Daniel Iwata reviewed the Staff Report.

The City Council approved a Master Plan of Improvements for Olive
Avenue Park on December 5, 1996 and for Rotary Park on January
16, 1996. The project was advertised on April 18, 1996 and three
bids were received for improvements on May 9, 1996. The
Engineerís estimate for the project is $125,000.00. Staff has
reviewed the low bid submitted by Bopark Enterprises, Inc., and
met with their representatives to discuss the bid and scope of
the project. The projectís architect also reviewed the bids and
provided Staff with adjustments in Boparkís bid proposal which
would decrease the amount of award for the project from
$106,867.65 to $104,962.86.

Staff believes that the proposed park improvements will be well
received in the community. They include adding security
lighting, repairing broken walkways, removing old equipment,
adding ADA accessible drinking fountains and picnic tables,
installing new fencing along the Rotary Park west property line,
and new irrigation systems in both parks.

There is $105,000.00 budgeted for this project from Wyland Way,
Trust for Public Land, $1500.00 Rotary Club donation, and
payments received from the Options Facility lease to perform both
park improvement projects. Staff estimates an additional
$14,000.00 will be needed to complete the proposed fence on the
parkís west perimeter. This brings the overall cost to the park
project to $119,000.00. This will require an adjustment of
future improvements scheduled to be performed at Grand Avenue and
Julian Fisher Parks.

It was moved by Ms. Blakely, seconded by Mr. Adams, to award a
contract to Bopark Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of
$104,962.86 for the Olive Avenue and Rotary Park improvements,
reject all other bids, and direct Staff to secure some of the
improvements by either in-house Staff or under a separate
contract.

Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
Motion carried: 5-0

2. 1995-96 Street Resurfacing Program; Award of Contract, Excel
Paving Company, $244,938.26

City Engineer Ken Putnam reviewed the Staff Report.

As part of the City Street Maintenance Program, asphalt concrete
paved streets are slurry sealed approximately every seven years
to protect their surfaces and extend their lives. Those asphalt
concrete paved streets where the condition of the pavement
warrants additional maintenance efforts, particularly those that
carry significant traffic volumes, have to be restored by more
extensive methods approximately every 20 years. The most
effective and economical treatment following slurry sealing is
the application of a heater re-mix process followed by an
additional asphalt overlay. The 1995-96 Resurfacing Program
includes sections of Canyon Boulevard, Shamrock Avenue and Fifth
Avenue. The majority of this project (95%) will be financed by
City Proposition C funds. The streets to be resurfaced using
Proposition C funds must meet criteria established by the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

On May 16, 1996, the City Clerk received and opened two bids for
the resurfacing work. The low bidder, Excel Paving Company, is
experienced in performing this type of work and the references
provided have reported satisfaction with similar work on projects
in Southern California. Excel Paving Companyís bid of
$244,938.26 is $6,066.56 more than the Engineerís estimate.

Mrs. Wilcox complimented Staff on the excellent conditions of
Monroviaís streets, noting that some other cities do not seem to
emphasize this area of the infrastructure.

It was moved by Mrs. Wilcox, seconded by Mrs. McCarville, to
award a contract to Excel Paving Company in the amount of
$244,938.26 for the 1995-96 Street Resurfacing Program and reject
the other bid.

Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
Motion carried: 5-0

F. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: None

G. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES

1. Mayor Bartlett
(a) National Association of Regional Councils (NARC)/National
League of Cities (NLC): He reported that he had attended an NARC
meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the NLC Transportation
and Communications meeting in Oregon, noting that in both cases
significant things were happening in the area of transportation
appropriations. Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) would take a $3.6 million hit. He reported that he had
drafted a resolution to Ron Packard, the only West Coast member
of the Transportation Appropriation Committee, regarding this
loss of planning money, used for making sure that we have
conformity throughout the six-county area. He stated he had been
representing Los Angeles on a Steering Committee in place of John
Farraro which represents major metropolitan areas in the country.
If the state and middle man were cut out, there would be much
more money for subregional organizations such as SCAG. He is
working with Mayor Ron Kirk, Dallas, and Ruth Messinger,
President of New York City Council, to lobby Congress on behalf
of cities and counties as well as metropolitan areas.
(b) Second Baptist Church, First Place Winner: He reported
that the Agape Youth Choir of the Second Baptist Church of
Monrovia was the First Place winner of the Quaker Oats Youth
Choir Competition, winning $10,000.00 in cash and $7,500.00 in
scholarship funds. The choir, organized only eight months ago,
competed with 120 choirs in the Los Angeles, Orange and San
Bernardino counties.
(c) Maple Avenue Block Party: He reported that the
City-sponsored meeting with the residents of Maple Avenue was a
great success, and the residents were very excited regarding
proposed improvements for their neighborhood. He congratulated
Sergeant Rick Miglia, Community Activist Policing Committee, on
his excellent presentation, noting that this was the beginning of
the Cityís Five-Year Plan to improve neighborhoods.
Councilmembers Adams and Blakely were also in attendance.

2. Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox:
(a) Complaint of Adult Materials Display: She stated that she
had had a complaint regarding adult materials displayed at the
front door of the liquor store on Duarte Road. Chief Santoro
stated that as part of the storeís Conditional Use Permit this
type of display was not allowed. He will have the complaint
investigated immediately. City Attorney Bagneris stated that the
City can require ìblinder racksî for materials of this nature.
(b) Monrovia Historical Museum Fashion Show: She reported
that the Museum would hold a Fashion Show and Luncheon at 11:30
A.M., Sunday, June 9, 1996 at the Museum. She described the
vintage clothing to be worn and encouraged all to attend.
(c) Donation from Monrovia/Duarte Quota Club: She reported
that she had attended the recent Quota Installation Dinner and
had accepted checks from the club for the Youth and Family
Network and the Concerts in the Park. 3. Councilmember Adams:
(a) Donation from Monrovia/Duarte Quota Club: He reported
that he had attended the Installation Dinner of the
Monrovia/Duarte Quota Club on May 29, 1996. He accepted a check
from the club for $200.00 to be used as a donation for the 1996
Summer Extravaganza. Michele Tompkins accepted the check on
behalf of April Soash, Community Services Director.

4. Councilmember Blakely:
(a) Business Retention: She reported that as part of her
duties with Southern California Edison Company, she attended a
committee meeting in the City of Downey. The committeeís mission
was to focus on business retention. She suggested that our City
look at Downeyís model as Downey had done well. The City of
Norwalk opened a 20-screen theater in their downtown area, and
the merchants have reported higher sales. One restaurant owner
stated that sales were higher than the last seven previous years.
The city has also helped in getting small business loans for
local businesses. She stated that examples of successful cities
were given at this meeting-- Monrovia, Whittier, Pasadena and
Long Beach. Mayor Bartlett stated that the City should look at
meeting with our businesses on a more regular basis than in the
past as part of our business retention plan.

5. Councilmember McCarville:
(a) Vacation: She reported that she had just returned from
vacation in Durango, Colorado.
(b) Meals-on-Wheels: She reported that the Meals-on-Wheels
Program was still in dire need of drivers. Mayor Bartlett stated
that he will volunteer to drive one day a week when he is able.

H. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: None

I. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

*1. Landscape Maintenance; One-Year Extension of Contract, July
1, 1996 Through June 30, 1997, Golden Bear Arborists, Inc.,
$36,991.12

This matter was approved by order of the Consent Calendar.

The parkway and median landscape maintenance for downtown Myrtle
Avenue, Huntington Drive, south side of Maple Avenue between
Shamrock and California, and the north side of Cypress Avenue
between California and Myrtle, are included within the Citywide
Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Assessment District. The
maintenance of these areas has been provided by contract services
since 1979

The City secured bids in November, 1993, and awarded a contract
to Golden Bear Arborists, Inc., a Monrovia landscape company, for
$36,991.12. This contract provided the City with an annual
savings of $12,778.88. Last year the City Council awarded Golden
Bear Arborist a one-year extension with no increase from the 1993
contract cost. Golden Bear is requesting another extension under
the same conditions for the period of July 1, 1996, through June
30, 1997. The Company has provided maintenance services to the
City in a satisfactory manner for over two years

Staff recommended that the City Council award a one-year
extension to Golden Bear Arborists, Inc., in the amount of
$36,991.12 and waive the Performance Bond requirements for
Landscape Maintenance Services.

*2. Set for Public Hearing on July 2, 1996; Amendment of Title
17 (Zoning) of the Monrovia Municipal Code Relating to Businesses
Selling or Serving Alcoholic Beverages; Ordinance No. 96-04

This matter was approved by order of the Consent Calendar.

On May 15, 1996, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of Ordinance No. 96-04 amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the
Monrovia Municipal Code by establishing regulations pertaining to
businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages

*3. Set for Public Hearing on July 2, 1996; Amendment of Title
17 (Zoning) of the Monrovia Municipal Code Relating to Building
Setbacks, Including but not Limited to Building Bulk, and
Setbacks from Toe and Top of Slope on Hillside Properties;
Ordinance No. 96-06

This matter was approved by order of the Consent Calendar.

On May 15, 1996, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval of Ordinance No. 96-06 amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the
Monrovia Municipal Code which addresses the Residential Foothill
Zone regulations for development establishing property line
setbacks, pad edge setbacks and building bulk angles for
single-family homes

J. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES

1. Amendment of Appendix ìCî of Personnel Rules and Regulations
to Provide for Establishment of Classification of Director of
Community Services; Resolution No. 96-28

Assistant to the City Manager/Human Resources Manager Theresa
Montgomery reviewed the Staff Report.

In 1992, the Library and Community Services Divisions were placed
under direction of the Assistant City Manager for Community
Development. Over the past three and a half years this
arrangement has worked admirably well. However, Staff now
recommends that the two divisions be merged to form the
Department of Community Services. Combining the divisions will
enhance the joint development of services and provide
opportunities for cross-training of part-time Staff.

The Library Modernization and Expansion Project will benefit from
closer cooperation of the two divisions. The Director of
Community Services will be able to concentrate on long-range
planning issues and oversee the development of future technology
and possible expansion of the Library resulting from the
strategic plan process. This will enable the Library division
manager to spend more time ensuring optimal use of Staff and
implementing a number of objectives that are necessary to move
the Library into the future. Staff recommended that the City
Council authorize the creation of the classification of Director
of Community Services and amend the classification of Assistant
City Manager, Director of Community Development/Community
Services to reflect this change.

It was moved by Ms. Blakely, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox, to approve
the establishment of the classification of Director of Community
Services, amending Appendix C of the Personnel Rules and
Regulations.

Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
Motion carried: 5-0

2. Amendment of Monrovia Municipal Code Title 10 (Vehicles and
Traffic) Section 10.16.100 Relating to Adding Tow-Away Procedures
for Downtown/Old Town Myrtle Avenue Business District Friday
Night Family Festival; Second Reading and Adoption, Ordinance No.
96-07

This is second reading and formal adoption of an ordinance
allowing for the tow-away of vehicles during the operating hours
of the Friday Night Family Festival.

It was moved by Ms. Blakely, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox, to read by
title only Ordinance No. 96-07. As there were no objections,
City Attorney Bagneris read as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 10.16.100 OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD
TOW-AWAY PROCEDURES FOR DOWNTOWN/OLD TOWN MYRTLE AVENUE BUSINESS
DISTRICT FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY FESTIVAL.


It was moved by Ms. Blakely, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox, to adopt
Ordinance No. 96-07.

Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
Motion carried: 5-0

*K. PAYROLL & VOUCHERS: Payroll No. 11 in the net amount of
$304,894.19 and Voucher Numbers 53752 through 54203
nonsequentially in the amount of $322,606.37. were approved by
order of the Consent Calendar.

L. SCHEDULED MEETINGS

A Study Session of the Monrovia City Council to review
Performance Indicators and Department Goals for Fiscal Years
1995-97 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 1996, 5:30 P.M.,
Council Chambers, 415 S. Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California.

The next Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council is
scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 1996, 7:30 P.M., Council
Chambers, 415 S. Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California.

M. CLOSED SESSION: At 9:12 P.M., Mayor Bartlett announced that
the City Council would recess to a Closed Session to discuss
Pending Litigation, NEWCO Waste Systems, Inc., Government Code
(54956.9(a). He also announced that the City Council would
adjourn from Closed Session and would not convene back in Council
Chambers.

N. ADJOURNMENT: Closed Session convened at 9:27 P.M. and
adjourned at 9:50 P.M. All City Councilmembers were in
attendance.

APPROVED:


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Robert T. Bartlett, Mayor


ATTEST:


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Linda B. Proctor, CMC, City Clerk

MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 4 1996