A meeting between the Arcadia and El Monte City Councils did not resolve the situation created by El Monte's attempts to annex 310 acres of Arcadia property south of Live Oak Avenue.
The El Monte City Council formally withdrew its petition to annex some 300 acres of Arcadia property south of Live Oak Avenue. Protests to the annexation represented more than 50% of the assessed property owners.
The battle continues over the annexation of county island 80-2. Some residents favor annexation by Arcadia, while others wish to become a part of Temple City. The Arcadia City Council has approved annexation of the Shelter Isle Village condominium as a separate unit. Costs involved in the annexation of the rest of the area are discussed.
Proposed annexation of the area between Standish Street on the north and Jeffries on the south. One hundred percent of the residents of the area have asked to be annexed, so proceedings should move rapidly.
Anoakia property annexation papers drawn up. The City Council has instructed its staff to file an annexation application and environmental impact report. It would be in essence a re-annexation, as the area was once part of the city and was de-annexed in 1904. The proposed area also encompasses 16 single family homes.
The City Council on May 6 passed a resolution as required by law consenting to the annexation of the Anoakia area. They also passed a second resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to hold off on any general plans or zone change hearings until after the annexation election is held.
City Council will wait for a staff report before acting on an annexation request by residents of Shelter Isle Village, a condominium at 6811 Golden West Avenue.
There was standing room only at City Council meeting as the request for annexation by residents of an area west of the city was considered. The matter will be brought up again in July after Council has had time to investigate the ramifications.
City Council has given unofficial approval to an annexation request by the residents of Shelter Isle Village, a 30-unit condominium with 51 residents at 6811 Golden West Ave.