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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPRIL 5,1983 I I ( CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 25:0694 ROLL CALL ARA HALFERTY PROJECT ~ I N U TE S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING APRIL 5, 1983 The City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Special Joint Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5. 1983 in the Arcadia City Hall Conference Room. This meeting was called for the precise purpose of considering a development for the northwest corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue. PRESENT: Council/Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah. Lojeski ABSENT: Mayor/Chairman Pellegrino On MOTION by Member Dring. seconded by Member Lojeski and carried unanimously, Chairman Pellegrino was excused. Member Hannah did not participate in the following proceedings based on the advice from the City Attorney. The developer of a project proposed for the northwest corner of First Avenue and Huntington Drive, James Halferty, explained in detail the plans for the building which would be a free-standing, two-story structure with parking on the site. A financial institution is planned for the ground floor and the second floor to be occupied by leased traditional offices. He felt that with the 14 parking spaces which are allocated to the site in the Parking District, the on-site parking of 49 cars (total of 63 spaces) would meet the needs. This complies with the Code. Mr. Halferty requested a period of 30 days in which to negotiate the Disposition and Development Agreement ... he felt that with both parties acting in good faith, 30 days should be sufficient ... he also asked for an exclusive right to negotiate during that period. He said he is in contact with three financial institutions who are interested and he needs to show them contractural control... the escrow could be closed in 90 days after signing the D.D.A. and a non-refundable deposit of $10,000 would be made. He said further in part that the asking price of $812,000 would not be a problem and they would pay in cash. During the consideration, Member Haltom's only concern was removing the property from the market for the 30 days; however, he, would be willing to go along with this project unless the situation changes. Another developer, local, was present with an interest in the property; however, it was pointed out it is rather late to indicate its interest and it was the consensus that the Agency move fO,rward with the subject proposal. Due to timing of the Agency meetings - with the 30-day period in mind - it was MOVED by Member Dring, seconded by Member Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Halferty Developers, Inc.. be granted an exclusive right to negotiate until 12 noon, April 28, 1983. The D.D.A. will be prepared and submitted to Mr. Halferty for his review. AYES NOES ABSTAIN: ABSENT : Members Dring. Haltom. Lojeski None Member Hannah, per advice of the City Attorney Member Pellegrino -1- 4-5-83 TREE ON PARKWAY FIREMEN'S MUSTER APPROVED PLANNING COMM I 55 ION APPOINTMENT PERSONNEL BOARD APPOINTMENT PRISON LOCATION NEWCASTLE PARK OLYMPIC PINS To be purcha sed MEETING ADJOURNED 25:0694A The Agency ADJOURNED at 7 p.m. to the regular meeting this date and Council RECONVENED. Mayor Pellegrino arrived at 7 p.m. Communication from Mr. and Mrs. Martin DeBenedetto concerning the condition of an amber tree in the parkway of their home at 424 South Third Avenue. Staff advised on City policy and Mayor Pelle9rino will communicate same to the DeBenedettos. Council was reminded of forthcoming vacancies on the Boards and/or Commissions - also a Seminar of the Independent Cities Association. One of the regular agenda items - a public hearing on outdoor storage of equipment at 121 and 127 LaPorte - was withdrawn by the applicant. Other agenda items were explored. I The Arcadia Firefighters' Association requested authorization to host a Firemen's Muster on June 18 and 19, 1983. The local department will be celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and this event is to com- memorate the occasion. A muster is a display of antique fire engines' and various types of competition between fire departments from the entire State. Trophies are awarded by the State Firemen's Muster Association. A portion of the proceeds raised from the event will be donated to the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation in continued support by the Arcadia Firefighters. The area which is being used on the race track for fire drill purposes will be the site for the event. The State Association will provide ' the necessary liability insurance coverage with both Santa Anita Race Track and the City named as insured. Consensus vote APPROVED this event. It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Lojeski and carried on roll call vote as follows that Jack Wells be appointed to the Planning Commission to fill out the unexpired term of William Kuyper (retired April 5) and for the full four-year term beginning July 1, 1983, expiring June 30, 1987. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None It was MOVED by Councilman Dring, seconded by Councilman Haltom and carried on roll call vote as follows that James Clarke be appointed to the Personnel Board to fill out the unexpired term of Joe Earll, Jr., to June 30, 1986. AYES NOES ABSENT: Members Dring, Haltom, Hannah, Lojeski, Pellegrino None None The possibility of a prison being constructed in the City of Irwindale was discussed and the Mayor will direct a letter to the County Super- visor for the First District opposing such location. I Staff reported on the Newcastle Park situation.... that it is still working on the problems. Councilman Lojeski referred to the Minutes of March 15 concerning Olympic pins. It should indicate that the pins be purchased ... it was noted that the pins cannot be made up as the Los Angeles Qlympic Organizing Committee has specific rules and regulations. The minutes will be so corrected. The meeting ADJOURNED sine die at 7 p.m. ~~~ City Clerk ~ -2- 4- 5-83 '