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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 29,200850:0048 ' SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE ARCADIA BOARD OF EDUCAITON TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008 7:00 P.M. ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE 234 CAMPUS DRIVE, ARCADIA CALL TO ORDER; Mayor Harbicht called the meeting of the Arcadia City Council/Redevelopment Agency to order at 7:04 p.m. Board President Maryann Gibson called the meeting of the Arcadia Board of Education to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Kovacic, Wuo and Harbicht ABSENT: None ' PRESENT: School Board Member Chew, Nguyen, Phillipi, Steinmeier and Gibson ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. REPORTS Report and Discussion -District Facilities Improvement Projects Update Superintendent Dr. Hennessy introduced Christina Aragon, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services who presented a report on the District's facilities master improvement plans. The presentation included an overview of all current school facilities and future improvement projects specific to each school site. Dr. Shawn, Ms. Aragon and Dr. Hennessy responded to questions from the City Council regarding plans for existing classrooms and the future district office relocation. b. Report and Discussion -City Projects Update City Manager Don Penman and Assistant City Manager/Public Works Services Director Pat Malloy presented a report on the City and School District's joint efforts regarding recent electrical and street improvements done on or near school properties. Mr. Malloy ' and the City Council members described the new Fire Station and future City Hall plans, as well as ongoing actions that may affect both the City and School District. City Council Member Wuo noted the city will soon be approaching the School District to discuss a 04-29-2008 50:0054 Fourth of July fireworks display for 2009. School Board Members indicated they would ' support a Fourth of July show. c. Report and Discussion -Formation of Joint Use Committee and Goals Superintendent Dr. Henessy and Mayor Harbicht noted provided a summary regarding the ongoing funding efforts towards a joint use gym. Mrs. Gibson confirmed City Council Member Chandler's query that the District is fully behind the project financially and had stated so in the reapplication for the state funding grant. Dr. Shawn, Ms. Aragon and Dr. Hennessy responded to other related questions from the City Council regarding the joint use gym project. ADJOURNMENT At 8:48 p.m., the City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned to their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room. At 8:48 p.m. the Board of Education adjourned to their Regular Meeting on Tuesday May 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Center Board Room. Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor ATTEST: ate- _. ames H. Barrows,-City Clerk 04-29-2008