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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 4,1976 ROLL CALL I MINUTE APPROVAL HEARING I MINUTES ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 1976 The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in regular session on May 4, 1976 at 9 p,m. in the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber. PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Gilb, Margett, Parry, Saelid, Lauber None On MOTION by Member Saelid, seconded by Member Gilb and carried the minutes of the regular meeting of April 6, 1976 were APPROVED. Members Margett and Parry did not vote as they were not a part of the Agency at that time. Proposed Participation Agreements between Raymond and Norma Link, Frank L. Winnaman and the Agency concerning property at 130 E. Santa Clara Street. It was noted in the May 4 staff report that the existing improvements would be demolished. They consist of an abandoned in- cinerator, a number of buildings consisting of wood and corrugated iron construction. Mr. Winnaman is purchasing the entire site but would only use a portion for his industrial building. The Agency would purchase from Mr. Winnaman parcels 1 and 3. The Links would purchase Parcell from the Agency, The Agency would retain Parcel 3. Terms of the financial aspect and those set forth in the Participation Agreements were explained in detail by the Economic Coordinator and the types of proposed businesses were explored, Member Saelid submitted that with the new members on the Agency he felt a study session should be held with the Planning Commission to review all of the plans for the downtown area (redevelopment area) and make a determination as to what is wanted there and the best method of accomplishing it - whether it be through the Agency or through other methods; that perhaps M-l is not adequate in terms of describing the kinds of industry desired there, Member Gilb agreed that it would be helpful to have the joint meeting however he felt the present proposal appears to be caught in the middle and noted all the work and various negotiations which must necessarily go into a project before it reaches the present stage, He supported the proposal and felt it is what the area needs and suggested an early meeting with the Commission, Member Margett agreed on the joint meeting and felt it debilitating for staff to put forth such effort with no knowledge of the thinking of the new members, Member Parry would like to know exactly what the City owns in the redevelopment area,.what are the basic and overall-plans and if there are any alternative methods for development, Chairman Lauber said in part that M-l zoning has been designated for the subject area for some time; that it is progressing slowly but orderly with small industrial and manufacturing businesses; that she personally would like to see the area become a financial district but it is not possible to designate a specific location for a specific type of busi- ness; that if the Agency is ever tied down to exact developments for exact times and places it would not be fulfilling its roll and develop- ments would not materialize. She agreed on the joint meeting and will see that it is scheduled as soon as possible. Chairman Lauber declared the hearing open and John Joseph, Chairman of the Project Area Committee, asked for favorable consideration of the proposal; that it would bring in similar projects and would be good for the area. ARA 5-4-76 - 1 - ADJOURNMENT Raymond uink, owner of one of the businesses proposed to relocate, said if he acquires a portion of the property as is being contemplated, he would be able to house all of his operations within the 8000 sq. ft, building. No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Saelid and carried unanimously, It was then MOVED by Member Saelid, seconded by Member Parry and carried on roll call vote that the matter be put over until after the joint meeting with the Planning Commission and that staff determine just what the plans are for the area along with any other data which would add impetus to the meeting. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Margett, Parry, Saelid Members Gilb, Lauber None At 9:35 p.m. the meeting adjourned, ~ /r: k.~~ J Chairman, ARA ATTEST: t!$4tLJC~~ ~ Secretary I ARA 5-4-76