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Home My WebLink AboutAUGUST 24,1982 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK I ROU em VOTING DELEGATE LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES FIRE DRILL BUILDING DEMOLISHED RESIGNATION Ed Harver Library Board RESOLUTION NO. 5062 ADOPTED I ~ /4-:;- ( RESOLUTION NO. 5061 ADOPTED ( F: 1Atj:5 ORDINANCE NO. 1752 INTRODUCED 25 :0564 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 1982 " The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an adjourned regular session at 7 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall Conference Room. August 24, 1982. PRESENT: ABSENT : Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None On MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried unanimously, Mayor Pellegrino was designated as a Voting Delegate for the forthcoming League of California Cities Conference to be held in San Diego in October. Staff advised that the owner of property at Second Avenue and California Street has been cleared. This was in response to an inquiry made on August 17 by Councilman Haltom. This building had been used by the Fire Department for fire drills and was in deplorable condition. On MOTION by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and car- ried unanimously, the resignation of Ed Harver from the Library Board was accepted with regret. Mr. Harver has moved out of the City. His term would have expired June 30, 1984. The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the title of Resolution No. 5062, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE ?LANNING COMMISSION ON APPEAL AND APPROV- ING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 82-3vREVERTING NINE PARCELS INTO ONE LOT AND MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CATE- GORICAL EXEMPTION." It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that further reading of the full text of Resolution No. 5062 be waived and that same be adopted. AYES NOES ABSTAIN: ABSENT : Councilmen Haltom, H~nnah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None Councilman Dring (he was absent when the public hearing was held) None Councilman Dring presented, and read the title of Resolution No. 5061 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REQUIRED TO BE RAISED FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83 TO PAY THE INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OR DISTRICTS." Councilman Dring MOVED to waive the reading of the full text and that same be ADOPTED; Motion seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Councilman Dring presented, read the title of Ordinance No. 1752 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982-83 FOR THE USUAL CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA." -1- 8-24-82 A R A FINANCES J TAX EXEMPT FINANCING (ARA) j PAR 3 GOLF COURSE SITE } " \ \' \~ ARMORY SITE ~~r 1S,\lt 1;\'\ . V \ HOMETELS HOTEL PROGRESS AMERICAN SAVINGS & LOAN CO. J 25 :0565 Councilman Dring MOVED to waive the reading of the full text and that same be INTRODUCED. Motion seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Pursuant to the interest of Councilmen Dring in knowing the cash position of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency staff advised that the report is being prepared and should be forthcoming. " Staff submitted some proposed policy guidelines in an endeavor to ensure that the tax exempt opportunity is afforded interested develop- ers in a uniform fashion; that only capable developers would be con- sidered and the projects evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The guidelines were reviewed in detail and revisions were recommended. During these deliberations it was submitted by the members that all steps should be taken to protect the city. Staff will redraft the guidelines for presentation in September. I Discussion was held on the possible development of the Par 3 Golf Course site. Staff submitted a detailed report on a housing develop- ment proposal submitted by the Cadillac .Fairview Corporation. It would be a planned unit development providing a total living environment designated for a specific segment of the housing market ... there would be 587 housing units, including 72 affordable rental units for senior citizens created without Federal Government subsidy or strings ... the unit for senior citizens would stand alone - separate from the rest of the facility. During this deliberation representatives of the corporation presented their proposed construction plans) using a map of the area. It was set forth in the staff report that a long-term lease would be made with Cadillac Fairview (55 years). Terms of the current lease with the Par 3 Golf Course were discussed. The current lease is due to expire in December of 1987; however, a 90-day cancellation privilege is reserved to the city under specific terms and conditions. The possibility of including a new Fire Station on a portion of the sub- ject site was also considered. It was submitted by the developers that the Fire Station would not hinder their project. All of the Council's concerns will be considered by staff. It was MOVED by Councilman Hannah, seconded by Councilman Dring and carried on roll call vote as follows that an appraisal of the site be AUTHORIZED at an amount not to exceed $2,700.00. AYES NOES ABSENT: Councilmen Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None Pursuant to a request of Councilman Lojeski, staff provided Council with some general information concerning the possibility of relocating the National Guard Armory in order for the property to be put to other uses. The State owns the site and before approaching the State, it would be necessary to have a precise proposal. Other possible loca- tions for the Armory were discussed. Title search will be obtained and submitted to Council at a later date. In response to an inquiry on the status of the Hometels project, staff advised that the escrow has closed, the appropriate dollar payment has been made, and the Grant Deed has been recorded. Some discussion on an appropriate date for groundbreaking was held. Staff advised on the status of the American Savings & Loan Co. Com- munication will go forward advising that the staff will continue to seek potential locations. -2- 8-24-82 HEARING SEPT. 7 j PROPERTY USE / I COOOTI '^'" j LIBRARY HOURS I 'OLYMPIC I COMMITTEE ADJOURNMENT Sept. 7, 1982 7 p.m. 25:0566 RECESSED - RECONVENED. Council scheduled a public hearing for September 7, 1982 on a reroofing matter on which the Planning Commission acted this date. The Architectural Review Board of the Rancho Santa Anita Residents' Association had appealed the approval by the Modification Committee on the material used for reroofing at 415 North Altura Road. The Planning Commission upheld the appeal. Councilman Lojeski was advised on the use of 11 West Duarte Road. A game machine arcade use had been requested in connection with another use. (It was determined that the applicant had withdrawn the request at tonight's Planning Commission meeting.) " COUNCIL ENTERED A CLOSED SESSION ON LITIGATION. RECONVENED. It was the pursue the property. consensus' of a majority of City Council Members that staff possibility of acquiring a portion of the County Park Councilmen Dring and Haltom were opposed to this. Councilman Haltom retired from the meeting. COUNCIL REENTERED A CLOSED SESSION ON LITIGATION. RECONVENED. At the request of Councilman Hannah, staff will have the Librarian pre- pare a report as to how the new hours are working out at the Library. Report due September 21, 1982. Details and appointments to the newly created Olympic Commission will be considered September 7, 1982. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. to September 7, 1982 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room to conduct the business of the Council and Agency and any Closed Session, if any, necessary to discuss personnel, liti- gation matters and evaluation of properties. ~ f.I Mayor I City Clerk -3- 8-24-82