HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 17,1985
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ROLL CALL
HEARING
SCHEDULEO
(Jan.21,1986)
SMALL
BUSINESS
SUPIlORT
NO-COST
PILOT
PROGRAM
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SESS ION
DATE
JANUARY 11
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COMMISSION
MEETINGS
WLA ARCON
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF TH~ CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADJOURNED REGULAK MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 1985
The City Council and the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met at
7:00 p, m., December 17, 1985 in the Arcadia City Hall Conference
Room.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Counci1members Gi1b, Hannah, Young and Pellegrino
Councilmember Lojeski
On MOTION by Counci1member Hannah, seconded by Counci1member
Young and CARRIED, Councilmember Lojeski was excused.
Council scheduled a public hearing on the Precise Plan 85-2 for
the expansion of the existing Arcadia Nissan AMP, Jeep and Renault
dealership at 333-421 E. Huntington Drive for January 21, 1986.
Council considered a proposed pilot program to assist small
businesses'i.n the City with low cost consu1tant expertise. The
local Chamber/Commerce Board/Directors is in favor of moving ahead
with the program. On recomrr,endation of the City Manager, it was
MOVED by Counci1member Gilb, seconded by Counci1member Young and
CARRIED that Council gO' on record to support a no cost pilot
program with no commitments as to future funding. Once the' pilot
program is completed, the program will be evaluated as to further
participation based upon 'its success, interest in the business
community and available funding.
Due to the holiday season, the meeting scheduled for December 28, 1985
was changed to Saturday, January 11, 1986. This;s for review of
the financial status of the City.
Discussion held on the need for the Personnel Board and'the
Historical Commission to meet on a regular monthly basis, It
was MOVED by Councilmember Hannah. seconded by Councilmember Gi1b
and CARRIED that the said two bodies be asked to meet monthly hence-
forth.
Councilmember Hannah referred to the Disposition and Development
Agreement with WLA Arcon (attachment 3) and felt a specific date
should be made for the closing of escrow. Staff said it could be
done. (March 20 - Section 204 of the Agreement)
Charles Long, Project Manager for WLA Arcon, explained what the
building will look like ..' colored elevations ,.. brick, etc. ...
brochure distributed.
Councilmember Young advised that the County Waste Management has
decided to close all dumps in 1990. She felt mhere are many un-
answered questions. She also said that she had heard that South
Pasadena is constructing a new Civic Center for $2.6 million. Staff
will check this out. Discussion ensued on the difference in costs
with what the City is considering.
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ARTS &
CRAFTS
SHOW
PEDESTRIAN
BR lOGE
CLOSED
SESS ION
ATTEST:
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Council member Hannah advised that the Coun'ty has approved the
use of the County Rose Garden ,for the Museum on a 66 year lease
at $1 per year. Appreciation was expressed for all who brought
this about.
Staff will check into the possibility of the Arts & Crafts Show
selling' hot dogs. Councilmember Young commented on this and said
a person named Harper could be contacted.
It was noted by staff that traffic will be rerouted soon during
extension work for the pedestrian bridge over Huntington Drive.
Additional insurance has been filed.
Council entered a CLOSED SESSION, reconvened and adjourned sine die
at 7:30 p. m.
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Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk
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