HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 15,1978
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ROLL CALL
REDEVELOPMENT
PROPOSALS
USE OF
STATE
PROPERTY
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OFFICE
DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT
APPROVED
DEMOLITION
PROPOSALS
104 East
Colorado Bl.
AUTHORIZED
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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ATTEST:
11-15-78
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