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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEPTEMBER 22,1960 1 ROLL CALC ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE ORDINANCE No. 1100 (Adopted) .I..,OL''''O> No. 3302 5ln M I NUT E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 1960 Pursuant to the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of Council of September 20, 1960, the City Council of the City of met in regular adjourned session in the Council Chamber of the at 7:30 P.M., September 22, 1960. the City Arcadia City Hall PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser Mayor Camp house Mayor Pro Tempore Balser declared the hearing open on proposed Ordinance No. 1100, which ordinance will adopt by reference the "Arcadia Municipal Code". The City Clerk advised that she had published the notice of public heari~g on the matter and had the affidavit of publication thereon. Whereupon the same was ordered filed. No one desiring to be heard on the matter, Mayor Pro Tempore Balser ordered the hearing closed, The City Attorney then presented for the second time, explained the content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1100, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE' ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE' AND REPEALING ORDINANCES WHICH ARE OBSOLETE OR WHICH HAVE BEEN CODIFIED IN SAID 'CODE OR WHICH ARE IN CONFLICT WITH SAID CODE." Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinance No. 1100 be waived: AYES: councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Camphouse Councilman Phillips further moved that Ordinance No. 1100 be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Camphouse The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No, 3302, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO MAKE CERTAIN A' .APROPERTY AVAILABLE FOR THE ERECTION OF A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY ~.i.::::::Eb:U;:::::~~n Reibold, seconded by Councilman Phillips and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Resolution No. 3302 be waived: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Camp house I, 9-22-60 _5-1_28 (Resolution No. 3302 - Continued) CALL FOR BIDS (Removal of 91 trees) ~.~~ CITY ATTORNEY PECK ROAD PROPERTY (City owned) "'D~D ~., j 1\ O~ Councilman Reibold further moved that Resolution No. 3302 be adopted. Prior to the above motion being seconded, the following general discussion ensued: Councilman Phillips commented in substance as to the interpretation that might be applied to the words "start of construction" as contained in Section 2a of said resolution, and the City Attorney stated that this could be spelled out more clearly in the lease itself. The City Manager added that it was clearly the intent of the Chamber of Commerce to start construction as soon as complete financing could be obtained. Councilman Butterworth suggested a delay in the adoption of the 1 resolution until the next Council meeting. He also in substance expressed concern as to how the Chamber of Commerce could secure ~ . financing for construction inasmuch as the land could not be subordinated, adding that he thought perhaps the financing would have to be private, as it was doubtful that a bank would be interested. The Council expressing their willingness to postpone the adoption of the said resolution, Councilman Reibold withdrew his motion to adopt and moved that Resolution No. 3302 b~ held for further study. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion which. was carried unanimously. The City Attorney suggested that the Council give some thought to the term of the lease and the scope of purpose of the building was also discussed, and it was agreed that this could be negotiated by mutual agreement. Motion by Councilman Phillips, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried unanimously that Council accept the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the amendment of the minute motion of the::Council minutes of September 20, 1960 (authorizing the. City Clerk to call for bids on October 17, 1960 for the removal of 91 trees) to authorizing the City Clerk to call for bids for the removal of 91 trees to be received October 3, 1960 at 11:00 o'clock A.M. and to be submitted to the Council at the regular meeting of October 4, 1960, said bids to be in conformance with the same specifications approved by the Council on September 6, 1960. The City Attorney was excused from further attendance at the meeting. A general discussion was held by the Council for the purpose'of reviewing the proposals received from interested purchasers of the City-owned Peck Road property. Messrs. Bill Williams and William Luther, Realtors, were invited to participate. Mayor Camphouse arrived at 8:10 P.M. and entered into the discussion. The City Manager explained the various pictures displayed of buildings constructed in other areas by the prospective purchasers, depicting the approximate type of construction they proposed to erect on Peck Road, and reported in part as follows on the proposals received, adding that he had discussed the responsibility of the buyer and the City in the development of the subject property, and also that he had explained the City's need to retain the triangular portion of the northerly end of the property for the development of one or two wells and possibly a 300,000 gallon water storage reservoir: 1 HARRY G. McMAHON - $98,301.00 (omitting land desired to be retained:by City to be prorated). Mr. McMahon indicated his desire to maintain ownership and to lease individual parcels; that he had adequate financ- ing and would start immediately on the work with buildings ranging from 5 to 10,000, square feet, a total of 12 buildings, plus a possible restaurant; that he would develop an instrument park if feasible, other- wise manufacturing possibly wholesale sales and contractor yards. He 2. 9-22-60 (peck Road Property - Continued) I I 5129 would intend to complete a portion of the buildings within 90 days after approval" of his plan and would want completion of his buildings and the necessary utilities" to be coordinated. M-l zoning desired with possible variance"for the machining of titanium. Proposed to lease on, 3 to 5 year leases. ARCE, BROS. DEVELOPMENT CO. $100,000.00 for full 14.3 acres with no reduction for lands desired to be retained by City. They propose to develop property with half of the parking at front and half at rear;" a total of 220,000 sq. ft. of building, valued at $3,380,000.00. Could start immediately upon close of agreement, on basis of building a structure and as soon as rented, start another. Propose to subdivide property into approximately 40 foot lots for wholesalers, jobbers or electronic firms. M-l zoning desired, and commencement of sewers to be after approval of the plans. ARCADIA INDUSTRIES. INC. (Rodeffer & Buttler - E. O. Rodeffer, President) $103,000.00 for full 14.3 acres, with no reduction for lands desired to be retained by City, except that minimum space be used and such space may be utilized by buyer. Prospect informed that use of land to be retained by City must be reserved exclusively for City use, which fact appears to be satisfactory to prospect. Propose commencement of two buildings immediately of 20,000 sq.ft. each. Century Rock would rent one building for use in package of redi-mix operation, which has a retail sales tax potential. Soon as buildings rented will immediately proceed with next building. Units of 20,000 'to 25,000 sq. ft. with total of 15 buildings or approximately 259,000 sq. ft. building area. THE PRATT CONSTRUCTION CO. $97,355.40 (omits land desired to be retained by city prorated). Desire to place a subdivision on the property in order to sell lots in a prescribed manner. The City Manager continued that although he made no recommendations, he suggested that the Council consider the factors of 1) the financial ability of the prospect to proceed immediately with the improvements; 2) time of completion of first units and prospects for full development; 3) organizational ability to develop the land, build on same, and find occupants for buildings; and 4) size of buildings proposed. He added that with the near assurance for the annexation of the property to the east of Peck Road, it is more imperative that this acreage be developed as soon as possible and for as high a use as possible, since this will set the pattern for the eventual development of the properties proposed to be annexed. Councilman Reibold stated in part that he felt this is the most opportune time for the City to dispose of the acreage to obtain the maximum tax roll benefits. Messrs. Williams and Luther, the two realtors present, expressed their opinions, in substance that the City should sell the property outright; that the offers seemed somewhat low for the potential but both recommended acceptance of one by the City. Mayor Camphouse, Councilmen Phillips, Balser and Butterworth also felt that the City should not attempt to compete with private enterprise but should sell the property on a basis most advantageous to the City. At the recommendation that the City Manager negotiate with Arcadia Industries, as their proposal seemed to be the most beneficial to the City, it was suggested by Councilman Butterworth that he also negotiate with a second choice. Whereupon Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold and Mayor Camphouse stated that they favored Arce Bros. Development Co. and Councilmen Phillips and Balser favored Harry G. McMahon as a second choice. 3. 9-22-60 5130 (Peck Road Property - Continued) ADJOURNMENT Mayor Camphouse moved that Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate with Arcadia Industries, Inc. and Arce Bros, Development Co. and work' out the details relative to the directives indicated by~the Council and'to report back to the~Council. Councilman Reibold seconded the motion which was carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Butterworth, Reibold, Phillips, Camphouse, Balser NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Camphouse ordered the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. ~~/f&,,~ ayor ATTEST: ~/;/~~ City Clerk 4. I 1 9-22-60