HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 20,1977_2
INVOCATION
I
PLE DGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
HEARINGS
(BINGO)
APPROVED
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CITY COUNCIL AND THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING (JOINT)
DECEMBER 20, 1977
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session
on December 20, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arcadia City Hall
Council Chamber.
Bishop Steven Baker, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Finance Director Charles Reiman
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
Applications of the following for Bingo Licenses:
a, Elk's Lodge 2025 - 27 W. Huntington Drive
b, Golden Age Club - 100 S, Santa Anita Avenue
c. Senior Friendship Club - 100 S. Santa Anita Avenue
Mayor Saelid declared the hearings open and no one desiring to
speak concerning any of the above it was MOVED by Member Gilb,
seconded by Member Parry and carried unanimously that the hearings
be CLOSED, It was further MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member
Lauber and carried unanimously that all three applications be
APPROVED and licenses issued therefor.
JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PROPOSED SALE
& DEVELOPMENT
111-125 w. Htg,
and
135 Colo. Pi.
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This public hearing was scheduled to consider a proposed sale and
development agreement relating to property commonly known as
111-125 W, Huntington Drive and 135 Colorado Place, The Economic
Coordinator explained in detail the background of this proposed
project which has taken over a year's effort to l~cate an appropri-
ate site for the Engineering-Science, Inc, The proposed use of
office building is in compliance with the City's General Plan, All
reports relating hereto have be,en..on file for review pursuant to a
published notice. A Negative Declnation of Envirorunental Impact
has been prepared along with a Disposition and Development Agreement.
Bruce Balmer, Special Counsel for the Agency, read into the record
the following proposed changes in the Agreement.
Page 2, Section 104, The Site: A preliminary title report has
been received with respect to the site and a legal description
has been attached to the Agreement identified as Attachment loA.
A third paragraph has been added to this Section indicating that
the Agency will exercise reasonable diligence to acquire the
properties which comprise the site by negotiation with the present
owners.
Page 3, Section 202 - Escrow: Address of Title Insurance and Trust
Company has been deleted.
Page 7, Section 204 - Form of Deed: The Deed contains covenant
conditions, restrictions that are specifically set forth in the
Agreement including restrictions on the use of the property, anti-
discrimination provisions, right of reverter if the developer does
not perform under the contract after the land has been conveyed
to him, etc.
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Page 9, Section 211 - Zoning of the Site: Language clarification
to relate that in addition to the development being in accordance
with the provisions of the agreement, the use operation and
maintenance of the sites will be in compliance with the Agreement
and uses allowed under same.
Page 12, Section 308 - Construction Schedule: A typographical
correction in line 8.
Page 14, Section 316 - Prohibition against Transfer: Line 12 -
to read "obtaining of, lease commitments to become effective upon
issuance of a Certificate of Completion".... The developer may lease
portions of the property provided that the terms of a lease only
takes effect after the development is completed with a certificate
of completion issued for it by the Agency.
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Page 22, Section 407 - Traffic Control: Clarification that the
Agency will coordinate with the City, Public Works and Police
Departments so as to assure the traffic flow ingress and egress to
the site.
Page 23, Section SOl, second paragraph - Defaults - General:
Providing that the time for instituting legal proceedings in case
of default is 20 days instead of 30 days.
Page 24, Sections 508 and 509 - Damages:
of any default is increased to 45 days.
20 days.)
The period for the curing
(This was changed from
Page 25, Section SlOB - Termination by Developer: Clarification of
language. Type of evidence to be submitted by the developer to show
they had made a reasonable effort to secure financing and were
unable to do so which would be a certified statement under penalty
of perjury by an officer of the company and explaining the efforts
which had been made, and
Page 25 . SlOc - has been expanded to list three specific items of
conditions of title, zoning and approval of plans - all of which
are provided elsewhere in the Agreement - to be completed before
the site is conveyed.
Page 26, Section 51lb - Termination by Agency: Provides that a
certified statement setting forth in reasonable detail to the Agency
efforts ~de by the developer to obtain financing commitments.
Page 32, Section 605 - Enforced Delay; Extenaion of Time for
Performance: Has been expanded to provide for extension of time in
case of causes beyond the control of either party.. ultimate date
of conveyance (April 21, 1978),
Mr. Balmer referred to attachments 1 (Map of the area) la (Legal
description) and 2 (Schedule of Performance).. The key dates are
for the close of escrow and conveyance of the site which is set for I
no later than March 22, 1978. The site preparation and commencement
of construction by the.developer is scheduled for June 16, 1978,
with completion within 450 days thereafter. Attachment 3 (Scope
of Preparation) provides that the development will be an office
building containing at least 50,000 sq. ft., with a value of at
least $2,500,000 and in accordance with the C-2 zone standards of
the City. The Developer to have the responsibility for demolition
and clearance of all existing improvements on the site and for the
provision of ell on-site improvements and utilities, the Agency
having the responsibility for off-site public facilities and
utilities. Attachment 4 (Certificate of Completion) for Construction
and Development. Attachment 5 (Form of Grant Deed).
Mayor Saelid declared the hearing open. Robert White, Chairman and
President of Engineering-Science, Inc. explained that his firm has
been located in the City for over 20 yeers end is enxious to
proceed with the project which will be heedquerters. Two other
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members of the firm, Mr, Barney and Mr. Perkins, submitted concept
plans and explained each in detail and advised in response to a
question that they will be able to enter and exit on Huntington
Drive - not on San Rafael,
John Joseph, 408 N. First Avenue and Bill Connelly, President of the
Downtown Business Association, spoke in favor of the project.
Benny Joseph, ,1038 Oakdale Lane and Walter Muller, owner and operator
of the Westerner Motel at 161 Colorado Place, were also in favor of
the project and felt it would De a fine development for the subject
property.
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Fred Reisert, Executive Vice-President of the Ancient Mariner
Restaurant, asked for some clarification of the situation in which
he finds himself. He submitted that he is currently in escrow for
the purchase of 135 Colorado Place and that the City staff had
contacted him to advise that the use had been changed. He referred
to costs incurred, time and effort and to the date of February 7
which has been set for a public hearing on the matter. Mayor Saelid
advised that the date has been set in order to provide an opportunity
for the public to be heard in support of or against the use. He
assured Mr. Reisert that every effort would be made to assist him
in locating a better location for the restaurant.
No one else desiring to be heard the hearing was CLOSED on MOTION
by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lauber and carried unanimously,
It was then MOVED by Member Lauber, seconded by Member Gilb and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency proceed with the subject project; that Council
approve and file the Negative Declaration and find that the project
will not have a significant effect on the environment, approve the
Disposition and Development Agreement, the proposed sale of real
property and authorize the execution and implementation of the
Disposition and Development Agreement.
RESOLUTION
NO. AM 36
ADOPTED
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The City and Agency Counsel presented, explained the content and
read the title of Resolution No, 36 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIlE
/ ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS NECESSARY
FOR TIlE PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY TIlE
V\i ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WITH ENGINEERING-SCIENCE, INC. AND
FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF 111-125 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND
135 COLORADO PLACE IN THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT."
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It was MOVED by Member Lauber, seconded by Member Gilb and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of
Resolution No. 36 be waived and that the same be ADOPTED,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Psrry, Saelid
None
None
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RESOLUTION
NO. AM 37
ADOPTED
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The City and Agency Counsel then presented, explained the content
and read the title of Resolution 37, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF TIlE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT
JTO THE CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY PURSUANT TO A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY THE
1- ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WITH ENGINEERING-SCIENCE, INC, FOR
q THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF 111-125 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND
If}, 135 COLORADO PLACE IN THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; APPROVING
THE PROPOSED SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY AND THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT, "
It waS MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Margett and carried
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ROLL CALL
RESOLUTION
NO. 4700(COUNCIL)
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on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full text of
Resolution No. 37 be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
Discussion ensued with Member Lauber stating in part that she feels
it fortunate to have been able to bring a national corporate
headquarters for such a firm into the City and felt it will be an
asset to the area and community as a whole. She supported the
project in its entirety.
Member Gilb supported the project.
Member Parry stated in part that he agreed that the development
appears to be an excellent one which would be compatible with the
surrounding residential area. He was pleased that the subject firm
will be remaining in the City. He could not agree to the differential I
in price between the price City paid in acquiring the property and
the cost of sale to said firm. He felt this would set a precedent
under the Redevelopment Agency. He would have been willing to
demolish the theatre building and have the property ready for
development. He could not in good conscience support the basic
agreement. Regardless of his negative feeling he will, assuming
the majority of the Agency approves the development, do everything
he can to see that it is an excellent one.
Member Margett said in part that it is a difficult decision for him
and he too was concerned that the selling price is less than the
acquired price. He would rather not be in the land business, but
that is the situation and continued that sooner or later the subject
property will be developed and could be with commercial ventures
with attendant noise factors over which the Councilor Agency would
have very little to say. At this time it is possible to improve
the property with a high calibre type of business - office hours
and no week ends. He noted the existing blight condition of the
property with its prior uses gone. He also felt that the revenue
to be derived through increased assessed valuations and the sales
tax will make the investment multiply itself many times. He would
support this resolution.
Mayor Saelid commented in part that he is in total sympathy with
encouraging businesses such as Engineering-Science, Inc., to stay
within the City. He felt however it is a mistake on the part of the
Agency to enter into this kind of an Agreement wherein it accepts
that to which many and most of the citizens object, the subsidizing
of companies by selling them properties at less than that which was
paid by the Agency. He could not support the agreement and felt it
is setting a bad precedent. He supported Resolution No. 36 because
the concept of an office building is superior to that of a restaurant
or some other use for this site, but he could not support Resolution 37.
AYES: Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett '
NOES: Members Parry, Saelid
ABSENT: None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4700, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
NECESSARY FOR THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY
THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WITH ENGINEERING-SCIENCE, INC. AND
FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF 111-125 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND
135 COLORADO PLACE IN THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT."
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It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member
Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading
of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4701(COUNCIL)
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HEARING
(HTL
Industries)
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The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4701, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT
TO THE CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY PURSUANT TO A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY THE
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WITH ENGINEERING-SCIENCE, INC, FOR
THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF 111-125 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND
135 COLORADO PLACE IN THE CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; APPROVING
THE PROPOSED SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY; AND APPROVING THE DIS-
POSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO."
It was MOVED by Council Member Lauber, seconded by Council Member
Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading
of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett
Council Members Parry, Saelid
None
On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lauber and carried
unanimously the concept plans for the aforementioned project were
APPROVED as submitted.
Development proposals for property commonly known as 100 - 112 N.
First Avenue. Mayor Saelid advised those in the audience who
might be interested that this matter will be CONTINUED to JANUARY 9,
1978 (later changed) in order for the new Ci~ Manager to familiarize
himself on this matter, however, inasmuch as there may be those in
the audience who may desire to speak to this subject the hearing
was declared open.
Robert Honor, Chairman and President of HTL Industries, explained
that his firm manufactures aircraft and industrial products and
that the new site would be the corporate headquarters, He sub-
mitted that this continuance to January 9 places his firm in an
/''I''I1~ Ountenable position. They are on a tight schedule and must vacate
v the present headquarters in Pasadena by February 22, He felt with
the continuance it would be impossible to gain access to the
property by that date (February 22). He has complied with all
requests and has made an offer on price which he felt was acceptable
to the City.
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During further deliberations it was the consensus of Council and
Agency members that it would like to bring this firm into the City
and in order to facilitate its decision this hearing could be
continued to a date earlier than that first proposed. The Members
also submitted their desire for more information concerning the
sales revenue which could be derived from the company and Mr. Honor
said he would endeavor to obtain whatever further data was required.
Staff was also asked to submit complete..spread sheets on this
proposal and on all other proposals for the property, i,e., 1)- A & K
Financial for the purpose of constructing a 12 to 14 court Racquetball/
Health Club Facility, 2) Richard Chaput for the purpose of con-
structing a 4,800 sq. ft. restaurant and 3) Robert Donaldson
representing Messrs, Noren and McGoldrick for a 14 court Racquetball/
Health Club Facility, This to be received by the Members prior to
the next meeting date,
Mayor Saelid felt it a mistake not to await the arrival of the City
Manager and to have his input, however if the Members move in this
direction he would not stand in the way,
Robert Donaldaon, representing Messrs, Noren and McGoldrick, said
his clients are still interested in the property and they could
provide any data required,.. They are interested in the entire
triangle, He will be prepared with this information for the next
meeting.
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USE PERMI T
(Racquetball)
APPROVED
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It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lauber and carried
unanimously that a study session on this entire matter be scheduled
for 4 p.m. JANUARY 4, 1978. This will be an "input" meeting and
HTL, Inc. will know whether or not his proposal will be accepted.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry
Mayor Saelid
None
The Planning Director advised that the applicant in connection with
a conditional use permit for a racquetball club at 1001 S, First
Avenue has requested a time extension for the construction. The
conditional use permit was originally approved by Resolution
No. 974 on February 8, 1977. Revised plans were approved with
conditions by the Planning Commission on December 13, 1977 and it
was felt that these new plans will make the facility more attractive
than the existing building and a better development for the site.
It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Parry and carried
unanimously that the time extension be approved based on the revised
plans for construction of a new building.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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PROCEDURAL
ORDINANCE
WAIY'
DANCE PERMIT
MARQUEE WEST
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Murray Seidner, owner of 653 Fairview Avenue, a parcel of property
which is currently being considered by the City Council as part of
a parking district, was interested in knowing what he would have
to pay if this district were established. He said in part that he
does have the property in escrow for another use but was favorable
to a parking district as the area is in need of additional spaces.
He was advised on the procedure and basis for assessing., that the
district has not advanced to the point where exact figures are
available.
Bill Connelly, President of the Downtown Business Association, spoke
concerning the working of community redevelopment versus private
enterprise in the acquisition and sale of property. Some discussion
also held on the possibility of HTL, Inc., locating in the City,
which is favored by Mr, Connelly.
In order to take an item on the agenda out of sequence the provisions
of the Procedural Ordinance were WAIVED on MOT10N by Council Member
Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber and carried on roll call
vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
Request of Paul Fry for a dance permit at 30 S, First Avenue to be
called The Marquee West. The Business License Review Board approved
the request subject to specific conditions set forth in the report
dated December 16. Council also received a report from the Police
Department concerning problems encountered on the previous Friday
and Saturday nights.
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Paul Fry, 512 S. Third Avenue, said in part that some problems had
been encountered on Friday night due to the fact that all tickets
had been sold and many came who could not get in which created a
traffic problem in the neighborhood. He said he would welcome
whatever the Police Department deemed necessary to control the
traffic congestion. He felt everything inside the building went
well without incident. He felt the dance permit is necessary so
the youth may dance legally. Mr. Fry said he would be willing to
do everything he possibly could to make it a success and would
cooperate in every way. He told of obtaining other parking areas
for the cars which could not park on the lot for the subject
location.
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David Robinson, 144 Alta Street, owner of an apartment complex,
spoke at length in opposition to the event being held at this
location and submitted in detail what transpired on both evenings.
He said other persons in the community would have been at this
meeting but were unable to do so. He told of the tremendous traffic
problem and the noise emanating from cars in front of his apartment and
debris left on the lawns of the residents and in parking lots of
adjoining businesses. He also said he had not been notified of this
dance and the Planning Director said that was because Mr. Robinson's
address was not within the radius required for notification.
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Adrian Towne 134 Alta Street, said as an 18 year old she would
not attend the dances because of vandalism and other things which
happened near her home. She confirmed what Mr. Robinson had said
about the traffic.
Bill Connelly, said it appeared that the problems were from the
outside not from the inside which would be handled differently.
John Tierney, 150 Alta, said most of his tenants are senior citizens
and the area is a quiet residential one.. and submitted that four
youths had been removed from his front yard after midnight. That
he is all in favor of youth having a place to dance but it should
not be in a residential area.
Max Fields, commented in part that even with notification thpt the
dance was to be permitted no one could anticipate the problems
incurred.
Mrs. Merrill, 134 Alta, told of her experience and did not think
it should be in a residential area.
Police Chief Mitchell reiterated some of the conditions encountered
on the outside of the building including violations of road and
driving laws, squealing of tires and the like, the adjoining lots
were completely full and the gasoline station had to close early
due to the congestion; problems with drinking in the cars and on the
streets, noise and loud music. He felt the parking lot belonging
to the Marquee West could take care of the patrons with security
people and barricades. He said there were actually no problems
inside which could not be handled by management. Suggestions were
submitted which if followed could help. He also told of another
type of operation which he would use on future dates, although he
is already pushed for personnel due to the opening of the racing
season and was not certain the situation can be controlled.
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DiicUllion onluod Ind it Wli tha conienSUi of Council that perhapi
dlncins will mlko I d1fferenca in tha crowd and that the permit
ihould be issued at th!i time to make that possible; that it be
tried for a couple of weekS following the holiday season with t~e
Police Department task force and a report back to Council on
January 17; that if the change from just music to dancing brought
about a different patronage and things are controlled Council would
consider continuation of the conditional use permit. If things do
not correct themselves then consideration would be given to revoking
the permit.
Member Margett would like to see the experiment run a little longer.
He was not really in favor of issuing the dance permit at this time..
he would like to see some relief for the residents before going on
to bring in more people with the dance permit.
It was then MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member
Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that a temporary
dance permit be approved; that the matter come back to Council on
January 17 with a full report; that the Police Chief do whatever is
"necessary to protect the neighborhood. An interim report from the
Police Chief will be submitted to Council on January 3.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Parry, Saelid
Council Member Margett
None
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CONDITIONAL I
USE PERMI T
HEARING 1-17-78
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Planning Commission Resolution 1024 denying a conditional use
permit for a church at 21 Morlan Place. This has been appealed
and a hearing was SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 17, 1978.
CONDITIONAL /Planning Commission Resolution 1025 granted a conditional use
USE PERMIT permit for a restaurant at 135 Colorado Place. Council desired
HEARING to hear this matter in public hearing proceedings and same was
Feb. 7, 1978 scheduled for FEBRUARY 7, 1978.
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USE PERMI T
A BANK
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RUSE PERMI T
o 2 DWELLINGS
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D USE PERMI T
CONVALESCENT
FACILITY
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Association)
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Jan. 17, 1978)
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PARKING
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(FAIRVIEW AV)
Jan. 17, 1978
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On MOTION by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member Lauber
and carried unanimously the following items were APPROVED.
a. Planning Commission Resolution 1026 granting a conditional use
permit to construct a bank with a drive-in window at 1107 S. Baldwin
Avenue.
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b. Planning Commission Resolution 1027 granting a conditional use
permit for two single family dwellings in an M-l zone at 34 and 40
E. Newman Avenue,
c. Planning Commission Resolution 1028 granting a conditional use
permit for a convalescent facility at 400-418 W. Huntington Drive.
Council received a petition requesting the addition of a "D" Overlay
to the existing R-O 30,000 zoning for the Anoakia area. These
properties would then become part of the Rancho Santa Anita Property
Owners' Association. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by
Member Lauber and carried unanimously that this matter be referred
to the Planning Commission to initiate the zone change.
Pursuant to Council directions staff submitted a report concerning
street lighting in the Santa Anita Village area. The report waS
comprehensive including estimated costs and it was MOVED by Member
Parry, seconded by Member Margett and carried unanimously that the
report be submitted to the Santa Anita Village Association for its
review and recommendation.
Staff submitted a petition signed by four property owners along Old
Ranch Road between Foothill Boulevard and the Freeway. There are
six properties involved. It was noted in the report dated December 20
that installation would be at no initial cost and the six properties
would be annexed to Zone B of the Consolidated Lighting District
which is assessed 50 percent of the cost of power and maintenance.
Staff will endeavor to obtain the signatures of the two remaining
property owners and if unsuccessful a public hearing be scheduled
for January 17.
The City Council on October 18 held a hearing on a preliminary
report concerning the feasibility of creating a parking district
between Baldwin and Fairview Avenues. A petition had been filed
asking for consideration of the establishment of such a district,
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Council asked that an appraisal be made of the subject property
which has been reviewed by Council and the Director of Public Works
.authorized to negotiate with the owners to develop a purchase
agreement for the property at a specific price not to exceed
$112,000. The report indicated an impasse and it appears that the
only means available to the City for acquiring title to property
at 653 Fairview (part of the proposed district) would be by
implementation of eminent domain procedures. This would require a
public hearing and on MOTION by Member Parry, seconded by Member
Gilb and carried unanimously this was scheduled for JANUARY 17, 1978.
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!,IBRA!'Y
PAINTING
CONTRACT
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STORAGE
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APPROVAL
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NO. 1619
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Council received the results of bids and recommendation concerning
the award of contract for the painting of the City Library. It
was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lauber and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the low bid of Gus Drimakis in the
amount of $3,975 be accepted; that all other bids be rejected;
that any informalities or irregularities in the bids or bidding
process be waived and that the contract be executed.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
Council received a comprehensive report concerning Water Fund
transactions indicating research of all Water Division deeds and
other data in order to establish the correct ownership of certain
lands purchased with water funds. Areas involving revenue to the
City were indicated on a sketch and it was MOVED by Member Margett,
seconded by Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows
that all revenues derived from the so-called Par-3 Golf Course and
any other revenue received from the indicated areas be deposited
in the Water Fund and further that staff obtain an appraisal of the
golf course property.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
Council received the report and recommendation on the status of
Federal Grant applications for Dial-A-Ride Program. The report
covered what has transpired since April 1975 when the program was
initiated. Staff has, since that time, made many contacts with
other cities and transit agencies in an effort to determine how
best to expedite the application process. A recommendation was
made that a consultant be retained for professional services
relative to analyzing the transit planning and financial needs and
preparing applications for Urban Mass Transportation Administration
(UMTA). Whereupon it was MOVED by Member Margett, seconded by
Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that a
contract be executed by the Mayor, in form approved by the City
Attorney, with Wilbur Smith and Associates for their services.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
Council received a report on the parking of vehicles on an unpaved
area at the Arcadia Datsun located at 333 E. Huntington Drive. This
is in violation of one of the conditions of approval as set forth
in Planning Commission Resolution 955. The Company has been so
notified and a request has been received from Arcadia Datsun for
permission to use the subject area for vehicle storage for a period
of two to three months. It was MOVED by Member Gilb, seconded by
Member Margett and carried unanimously that permission be granted
until February 21 at which time a report from the Planning Department
will be submitted to Council.
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the
content and read the title of Ordinance No. 1619, entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 9251.2.14, 9252.2,23, 9253.2.19 and
9255.2.20 THERETO PERTAINING TO EXTERIOR LIGHTING IN THE R-O, R-l,
R-2 TWO-FAMILY AND R-3 ZONES RESPECTIVELY.
It was MOVED by Council Member Parry, seconded by Council Member
Gilb and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4694
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4696
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4697
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION
NO. 4698
ADOPTED
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reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4694 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
77-25 UPON AN APPEAL FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A COIN-
OPERATED SELF-SERVICE CAR WASH AT 28 WEST LIVE OAK AVENUE."
It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member,
Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of
the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett
Council Members Parry, Saelid
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4696, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE
OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID
CITY ON TUESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL 1978, FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA."
lt was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member
Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading
of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of R'esolution No. 4697 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST
AND NECESSITY REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAINS IN AND THE
WIDENING OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF SANTA CLARA STREET BETWEEN SECOND
AVENUE AND THE FULLY IMPROVED ROADWAY ADJACENT m THE WEST SIDE OF
THE SANTA Ai'UTA WASH, AND ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY THEREFOR."
It was MOVED by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member
Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of
the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
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Be it recorded herein that the owner or owners of property have
been advised of the intent of the City Council to adopt the aforesaid
resolution and the right to appear and be heard on the matters
referred to in the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1240.030.
NO ONE APPEARED.
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4698, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE EXTENSION OF THIRD AVENUE NORTHWARD TO SANTA
CLARA STREET AND ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY THEREFOR."
It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member
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Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of
the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Hargett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
CLAIM
DENIED
(Ruzich)
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On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim filed on hehalf
of Wanda Lee Ruzich, a minor, was DENIED on MOTION by Member
Margett, seconded by Member Gilb and carried on roll call vote as
follows:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members. Gilb, Lauber, Hargett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
CLAIM
DENIED
(Defer)
I On recommendation of the City Attorney, the claim filed by Richard
Defer was DENIED on MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member
Hargett and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Hargett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
SIGNALS
BALDWIN/
ORANGE GROVE
The Director of Public Works will provide a report concerning
signalization at the intersection of Baldwin and Orange Grove Avenues.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
I
Council entered an executive session and reconvened and adjourned
at 12:30 a.m. December 21, 1977 to 7 p.m. January 3, 1978 in the
Conference Room.
RELOCATION
APPFALS BOARD
~T THE PRE MEETING HELD AT 7 p.m. THIS DATE THE FOLLOWING PERSONS
WERE APPOINTED OFFICIALLY TO THE RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD:
DALE SPICKLER
FRANK YEHLE
ROBERT WHITMORE
WILLIAM GLEASON
JAMES HELMS
(GUb)
(Margett)
(Parry)
(Saelid)
(Lauber)
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Chrlstine Van Maanen
City Clerk
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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