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RESOLUTION NO. 6086
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, REAFFIRMING THE CITY'S SUPPORT FOR LIVE
HORSE RACING AT SANTA ANITA PARK AND ENCOURAGING ANY
NEW OWNERS OF SANTA ANITA RACETRACK TO CONTINUE TO
CONDUCT LIVE HORSE RACING AT SANTA ANITA PARK, ONE OF
THE NATION'S PRE-EMINENT HORSE RACING FACILITIES
WHEREAS, Santa Anita Park is one of the pre-eminent horse racing
facilities in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Santa Anita Park and the retention of live horse racing at this
facility are vital components of the City of Arcadia's identity, history and cultural
heritage; and
WHEREAS, the retention of live horse racing at Santa Anita Park and the
on-going economic vitality of Santa Anita Park are also critical to the City's fiscal
health; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's long-term vision to retain live horse racing at
Santa Anita Park and to preserve it's unique improvements including the existing
grandstand structure; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a General Plan that designated Santa
Anita Park's southerly parking lot as .Commercial"; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the General Plan and said .Commercial"
designation is to assist in facilitating free market forces to introduce new,
compatible uses to Santa Anita Park's southerly parking lot, so long as any new
development is implemented through a Specific Plan pursuant to the California
Government Code or an equivalent planning process adopted by the City, and so
long as said new development is carefully planned to:
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. Respect the City's existing community character, one of well preserved,
peaceful, and safe residential neighborhoods; and
. Avoid or minimize adverse impacts to existing and established neighborhoods
and commercial areas within the City; and
. Recognize and incorporate the unique attributes of live horse racing and the
existing race track improvements.
WHEREAS, on November 5, 1996, the City Council of the City of Arcadia
adopted Resolution No. 5961 indicating it's support for the retention of live horse
racing at Santa Anita Park; and
WHEREAS, Santa Anita Park and the City have always been strong
partners in their support of the City's residents and their many organizations,
events and programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Arcadia hereby restates its
prior position to strongly support the business of live horse racing at Santa Anita
Park.
SECTION 2. The City Council recognizes the significant historical, cultural
and financial importance that Santa Anita Park, its architecture, history and live
horse racing have to the City of Arcadia and its residents.
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SECTION 3. The City Council acknowledges and appreciates the owners
of Santa Anita Park for their generous contributions to the City.
SECTION 4. The City Council strongly urges the owners of Santa Anita
Park to remain a responsible corporate citizen by continuing to conduct live horse
racing at Santa Anita Park, one of the nation's finest horse racing facilities.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th of November, 1998.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michael H. Miller
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 6086 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 17th day of November, 1998 and that said Resolution was adopted by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmember Chandler, Harbicht, Marshall and Kovacic
NOES: Councilmember Roncelli
ABSENT: None
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