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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJANUARY 30,1964 ~ M I NUT E S ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 30, 1964 Pursuant to Resolution No. 3370, members of the City Council met in the Conference Room of the City Hall on January 30, 1964 at 7:30 P.M. I PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Balser, Butterworth, Reibold, Turner, Phillips None OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager, Planning Director, City Attorney The City Manager Pro Tempore advised that the recommendation of the City Manager regar,ding the exchange of land between the School District and the City would appear on agenda for February 4, 1964. Said land located in the proximity of Santa Clara Avenue. The ex- change of land would square up parcels for both agencies and be of benefit to each. Communication from Mrs. Donald S. Camphouse relative to the slow action of the traffic signals at Foothill Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue was discussed. It was suggested that the situation be observed for a few days and that the City Manager Pro Tempore contact the State Division of Highways to ascertain the possibility of changing the cycle. Discussion held on the possibility of locating a heliport in Arcadia to the north of the Civic Center site. Mayor Phillips and Councilman Turner having attended a meeting recently, reported on the contem- plated lease arrangements; that a fifteen year lease was being asked for by the Los Angeles Airways; 6 months cancellation clause after five years; that there would be an hourly schedule, etc. The noise and nuisance factor explored; the City to be held one hundred per cent harmless. The Airways would have complete management of the air strip with full responsibility. Interest was evinced and staff will keep in touch with the progress of the matter. Brief discussion held on the motel-hotel tax. Staff to pursue possible revenue source. I Brief discussion held on the auditorium possibility; it was pointed out that some expression should be forthcoming from the community; what type and how large, etc.; the manner in which to secure such an expression explored. The communication from the Chamber of Commerce requesting the City to not take any action on the disposition of the city owned property on Duarte Road will appear on agenda for February 4, 1964. Claim in the amount of $25.00 which was turned down by the City Insurance carrier was discussed. ~l~_ ~ The City Attorney was authorized to work out the code area details in connection with the Metropolitan Water District annexed districts. Communication from the City Refuse Company requesting a new contract will appear on agenda for February 4, 1964. I The City Clerk was instructed to forward copies of the Resolution received from Tripolis, Greece, extending sympathy in the loss of President Kennedy,to the Sister City Committee and all civic and service organizations. Meeting adjourned at 10 P.M. ~~;;h7J; ~4 ~ Chr~stine Van Maanen, City Clerk I 2. 1-30-64