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Home My WebLink AboutMAY 10,1962 I ROLL CALL SALE OF FORMER LIBRARY PROPERTY AND BUILDING t I S 7() :~ tIJ:1DEXED LAND PURCHASE PACIFIC ELECTRIC PROPERTY I J't'1& ~l:IDEXtD CADWALLADER PROPERTY ACQUISITION 14:5678 M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA SPECIAL MEETING MAY 10, 1962 The City Council of the City of Arcadia met in special session in the Conference Room of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M., May 10, 1962, for the specific purposes as set forth in the Notice calling said special meeting. PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Phillips, Reibold, Turner, Butterworth Councilman Balser Reference was made to the fact that although no formal action had been taken, the City had been negotiating with Mr. Harry McMahon for the sale of the former library building and site and that now, due to his untimely demise, the checks which the City has been holding, must be returned. .A1~ ~ ~ I::'~ } '1(,:1. Z;;; f! /6-CJtJ. a-o Whereupon cilmab'Reibold MOVED that the two checks, in the amounts of $5000 and 15,00 respectively, be returned to the estate of Harry McMahon. Counci man Turner seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Councilman Phillips reported on the various meetings held by the committee, consisting of himself and Councilman Turner, and appointed for the purpose of exploring the sale of the former library site, with representatives of two organizations, the American Friends Society and the Arcadia Elks, both having made offers to purchase said fo~mer library site. That the Committee is of the opinion that it is improper at this time to reveal any figures which have been discussed until all proposals have been reviewed; that it is the understanding of the Committee that two other proposals are in the offing; that a written report will be submitted prior to the Council meeting of June 6, 1962. That although there seems to have been a lack of interest in the property for two years the City could expect an appreciably higher figure now that four offers are anticipated. Discussion was held on the status of the old Pacific Electric property located north of Huntington Drive, west of Santa Anita Avenue. Future frontage on Santa Clara Street was explored in terms of the effect and interest in the entire area. Various related matters, including the type of sale which should eventually be made, were discussed, with emphasis on the promise of proper development on the part of the buyer. It was mentioned that Hutchings Motors Inc. had purchased the old stable property on Morlan Place and that the City has a deed on the right of way. That the City deposited a check on said Pacific Electric property on April 25,1962 and the escrow on same will close shortly. The option the City holds to purchase the property known as the Cadwallader property, located north of Huntington Drive, south of the abandoned Pacific Electric Railway, east of Third Avenue and west of the Wash, was also discussed. It was stated that said option must be picked up prior to June 27, 1962 or a possible extension of the option requested. The City Manager advised that the owners of said property were presently absent from the City but have left a Power of Attorney. Discussion continued regarding the freeway agreement which \:~.>..rf"" calls for street widening, the location of the freeway through the ... "'1. '. ,. "'.c:,.area, the possible relocation of the City yards presently on Santa Clara Street, construction of service buildings, including the City garage, CJ:NDEXED and existing buildings for City use. v/ ..,.- " 1. 5-10-6.2 PROPOSED AUDITORIUM 11f't:? 0 INDEXED PAR 3 GOLF COURSE :f J 3/ lliDEXED' DUARTE ROAD PROPERTY .j S" & :,' J:.N:riFXFT\ TOUR 'OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY CHANGE IN FORMAT OF RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS CASH POS ITION OF CITY WATER LINE AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 14:5679 Extensive discussion held on location of an auditorium, for which a bond issue proposition would have to be placed before the electorate. The forthcoming recommendation of the Arcadia Coordinating Council, that the auditorium be built at the corner of Duarte Road and El Monte Avenue, necessitating additional purchase of land, was explored. The Chamber of Commerce at a recent Board meeting recommended the location to be on the south side of Duarte Road as close to the classrooms as possible. (Said recommendation to be received). The possibility of an even trade was discussed, property being the existing parking lot on school property, on the north side of Duarte Road west of the school buildings. The City Manager was requested to schedule a meeting with the School Board members and the City Council after receipt of said reports. I The City Manager advised that one of the Par 3 Golf Course lessees, Mr,Piuma, had purchased the interests of the former lessees and was desirous of making further improvements to the golf course and building; that Mr. Piuma was concerned regarding his liability toward the Boy's Christian League, which organization was using a certain portion of the property for baseball games; that he had requested that this particular portion be excluded in the Lease Agreement. The Council members agreed that the possibility of an outright sale to the Christian League would be more desirable than granting exclusive use of City land to an individual organization. It was stated that Mr. Piuma is also seeking protection from possible cancellation of his lease should it be discovered that beer is being consumed on the golf course, or that empty beer containers are found on the property, actions over which he would have no knowledge. The Council members concurred with Mayor Butterworth that the City desired to help the owner of the golf course in every possible way, but that this matter would come under the responsibility of the lessee; that it was extremely doubtful that an act of this nature would cancel the lease. Suggested lease change to be submitted to the Council. The City Manager summarized the position of the City with regard to property located west of the new Library building on Duarte Road; property presently under rental, property which has been cleared of all improvements, etc. Mayor Butterworth arranged for a complete tour of City owned property and facilities for Saturday, June 9, 1962, the Councilmen to meet the City Manager at the City Hall at 9:00 A.M. The City Manager was requested to investigate and report back on a new type of paper to be u~ed in the preparation of resolutions and proclamations, a more attractive format being desired, the use of the City seal to be included. The financial condition of the City was discussed. Figures to be avail-I able at the time the Council views City property on June 9, 1962. Interest being shown in City property on Baldwin Avenue (old Fire statio discussion was held on the existing water line for types of eventual use. Mr. Peer Clausen, 925 S. Eighth Avenue, addressed the Council, stating in part that the presence of the entire City Council would be appreciated at the time a decision is made on the request by property owners of 931 S, Eighth Avenue for a zone variance permitting construction of a second dwelling at said address, said matter to be before the Council as a public hearing on May 15,1962. Inasmuch as Mayor Butterworth will be attending a Mayors' Conference on that date, it was suggested that the matter be heard as required and then taken under study until the Council meeting of June 6,1962, giving Mayor Butterworth an opportunity to review the minutes. (;no f) g Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. ~ JLj)~ M~yor Butterworth 5-10-62 }7'57ST . ~~j/Z;cuv~ City Clerk