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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 15,1978 I ROLL CALL REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS USE OF STATE PROPERTY I OFFICE DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT APPROVED DEMOLITION PROPOSALS 104 East Colorado Bl. AUTHORIZED 23:9668 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 1978 The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an adjourned regular session on November 15, 1978 convening at 5:30 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall Conference Room. PRESENT: ABSENT: Members Margett, Pellegrino, Saelid, Parry Member Gilb On MOTION by Member Saelid, seconded by Member Pellegrino and carried unanimously Member Gilb was excused. The first proposal to be considered at this meeting was explained in detail by the Republic Development Company including the financial position of the company and approximation of costs of the proposed developments. It was recommended by Mr. Gaston that a hotel be considered first and retail at a later date with the thought that a hotel would set the pace for the type of retail which would be attracted to the area. The possibility of following a 'Theme' in construction was submitted. The second proposal was explained by a representative of W & D Commercial Properties, Inc. Projecturals were reviewed indicating locations in the redevelopment area.. it would take about three years for completion of an entire project which would be done in phases. This company asked for an exclusive negotiating contract and noted the various financial institutions with which they have done business. Photographs of some of its facilities were also reviewed. At 8:10 p.m. Member Saelid was excused. Staff advised of the receipt of a Letter of Understanding from the State Department of Transportation relating to freeway property under the overpass at Colorado and Second which gives the City a period of 180 days in which to submit to State any proposals for use of said property. (Information only). The Assistant to the City Manager submitted a proposal which the Planning Department had routed through the Agency for consideration. It would be an office development at 400 N. Santa Anita Avenue and would not be in conflict with the overall redevelopment plan. It was MOVED by Member Pellegrino, seconded by Member Margett and carried on colI call vote as follows that the concept be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Margett, Pellegrino, Parry None Members Gilb, Saelid In order to know the actual costs in this particular project, the assistant to the City Manager stated in part that the Agency would like to receive proposals for the demolition of 104 E. Colorado Boulevard prior to the date of the public hearing in connection with the re- location of the American Title Company to said location. It was MOVED 11-15-78 - 1 - ACQUISITION AGREEMENT (104 E. Colorado) DEMOLITION PROPOSALS 418 E. Huntington 11-15 S. Fifth Avenue AUTHORIZED COMB lNA TION OF TWO DEPTS.. Phase I Plans Approved Phase II Plans held over ADJ OURNMENT . 23:9669 by Member Pellegrino, seconded by Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be authorized to advertise for proposals as requested. Same to be submitted to the Agency on December 5. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Margett, Pellegrino, Parry None Members Gilb, Saelid It was also MOVED by Member .Pellegrino, seconded by Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the Chairman of the Agency be.AUTHORIZED to execute an Acquisition Agreement with Mr. & Mrs. Otto Weller with the condition as contained in the agreement that if American Title Company does not execute the Disposition and Develop- ment Agreement to purchase the subject property and take title to 104 E. Colorado Boulevard pursuant to the terms of the Acquisition Agreement, the Acquisition Agreement may be terminated by the Agency. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Margett, Pellegrino, Parry None Members Gilb, Saelid The Assistant to the City Manager then advised that 418 E. Huntington Drive and 11-15 S. Fifth Avenue will be vacaterl as of November 15 and the Agency is requesting authorization to advertise for demolition proposals. It was MOVED by Member Pellegrino, seconded by Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that staff be authorized to advertise for proposals as requested. Same to be submitted to the Agency on December 5. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Margett, Pellegrino, Parry None Members Gilb, Saelid On recommendation of the City Manager it was MOVED by Councilman Pellegrino, seconded by Councilman Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows.that the plans as presented for the combining of the Water Department with the Department of Public Works' physical layout be APPROVED. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Members Margett, Pellegrino, Parry None Members Gilb, Saelid .Council held over the proposed plan for the change in the City Manager's wing of City Hall. If approved this would provide offices for the Redevelopment Agency and staff, along with a new restroom for the ladies on the lower level of City Hall. At 9 p.m. the City Council adjourned to 7 the Conference Room and the ARA adjourned November 21, 1978 in e. I ATTEST: 11-15-78 - 2 -