HomeMy WebLinkAboutMARCH 5,1986
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M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
and the
ARCADIA BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOINT STUDY SESSION
MARCH 5, 1986
The City Council of the City ~f Arcadia and the Arcadia Board of
Education met in a study session at 7:30 p. m. March 5, 1986 in
the Arcadia City Hall Conference Room to discuss mutual concerns.
PRESENT
CITY COUNCIL
DONALD D. PELLEGRINO
MARY YOUNG
DAVID S. HANNAH
CHARLES E. GILB
DENNIS A LOJESKI
CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS
SCHOOL DISTRICT
MICHAEL ALLISON
JAMES A. BRYANT
ROBERT E. KlADIFKO
WILLIAM H. SPUCK
MARY E. DOUGHERTY
ROLL
CALL
The feasibility of combining City Council and School Board e1ect~ons
was discussed as a result of a study by the Arcadia Chamber/Comfu~r1:1
indicating a possible savings of about $30,000. Arguments in"fav6f
of combining the elections in addition to the savings were: in-
creased voter turnout, reduced printing costs, more issues on one
ballot and the like. Arguments against the proposal were: too many.
candidates on one ballot, confusion, an extended term for either' tne
Councilor Board members due to variations in the nespective terms,
conflicts with publicity efforts, and the like. It was noted that
an amendment to the City Charter would be required.
Mrs. Eloise Ward, representing the Legislative Committee of the
Chamber of Commerce,spoke in favor of combining elections to realize
savings and a greater voter turnout. Both agencies felt that before
any action is taken, there is need for additional information.
ALL-WEATHER IRACK AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
Discussions have been held since 1985 concerning construction of an
all-weather track at the High School. ~he cost of an 8-1ane track
was $240,944.86 and $256,139.28 for a 9-1ane track. In January of
that year, the Council authorized the use of Roberti-Z'berg funds
($46,806) for the track, plus an additional $50,000. These funds
would have to be earmarked for a definite purpose by June 1,1986.
It was noted that support groups have raised $51,500 and additional
funds have been pledged. However, a balance of $92,638.86 (8-1ane
track) or $107,833.28 (9-lane track) is still needed. It was the
School District's observation thatit cannot devote any District funds
toward the track due to severe financial constraints and educational
priorities. Support groups are at this time seeking ways to raise the
balance needed to proceed.
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COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM
The City Manager advised that Council had been interested in various tJ
types of facilities for a civic center which;','wou1d include a communj:~H',.'
auditorium. He said, in part, that if constructed on school propert~>P'
the cost would be about $lQ!million and $14' million if constructed on.'
City property. Council has determined that no further-work be done
on a master plan.' Both agenc~es di5~ussed the need f,or, such an audito-
rium due to the community's interest in the performing arts, however,
funds are not available at this time. It was also brought to mind tnat
in the past an auditorium bond issue was voted down by! Ilhe electotlltl.
SCHOOL PROPERTY - D,ISPOSAL I
The District's property was discussed and the proposed sale or lease
of the First Avenue School property on California Street. The site is.
in the City's redevelopment area and the District plans to move' the
facility to the Bonita Park School site at a cost of approximately
$80,000. Duscussion held on moving costs being funded through re-
development funds,
..;JOINT CITY-SCHOOL DISTRICT EFFORT ON DRUG ABUSE
Council and the District received an oral detailed description of the
District's kindergarten through twelfth grade "Substance Abuse Prevent,io~,
Program" to be inaugurated next October. This was presented by Dr. ' .,
Suzanne Keavney, Director, Pupil Personnel. Council favored such a -
program and offered to assist this with a proclamation and other meth-
ods of publicity.
Discussion held on the reestablishment of the Po1iceman-on-Campus
program at the three junior high schools. This would include two
additional officers on the force who would be assigned to COQ9UC~
special programs and assemblies, counsel students and estab1i~n good
relations.
It was MOVED by Councilmember Lojeski, seconded by Council member Young
and CARRIED on roll call vote as follows that the City AUTHORIZE'the
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program and fund at least one-half the cost of the employment of two
additional officers and that the Chief of Police and the Superintend~
ent of Schools meet to discuss the logistics of the program.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
Counci1members Gi1b, Hannah, Lojeski, Young and Pellegrino
None
None
Concern was expressed over facilities and services for senior citizens'.
It was noted that there are opportunities for aiding the schools with I
their special skills and talents... snaring with the students. Also,
the schools have,musicals, dramas, and other school activities that
would interest the senior citizens. The City offered suggestions fOl'
publicizing these opportnities to the senior citizens.
COMMENT FROM JACK SAELID
Jack Sae1id, 821 ,Balboa, said, in part, that he was pleased to hear
the cooperative attitude of the City and School District toward the
various issues, especially the auditorium issue. He expressed strong
opposition to an~ plans for combining City'and School District elect-
ions and submitted the reasons for hi$ ppsition.
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It was the consensus that this joint meeting was productive
and perhaps should be held more often. The Joint Meeting..
adjourned at 9:50 p. m. .
The City Council will meet in a regular adjourned meeting on
March 18, 1986 at 7:00 p. m. in the City Hall Conference Roof,
for the purpose of conducting the business of the Counci\ and
Agency and any Closed Session ne~essary to discuss pe~~onna~.
litigation and evaluation of propel ties.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
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Christine Van Maanen, City Clerk
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Donald D. Pe 1egrino, ayor
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