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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST 31,2004 I I I 46:0136 cm COUNCIL OF THE cm OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT MEETING WITH THE ARCADIA BOARD OF EDUCATION TUESDAY, AUGUST 31,2004 MINUTES Audio and video tape copies of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency proceedings are on file in the office of the City Clerk The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in a Special Joint Meeting with the Arcadia Board of Education on Tuesday, August 31, 2004, 6:00 p.m. in the Arcadia Police Station - Community Room pursuant to the previously adjourned Regular Meetmg. 1. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Council! Agency Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic Arcadia Board of Education Members Gibson, McClain, Romo, Steinmeier, and Yuen ABSENT: None. RJPUCCDMMENT TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 2. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Bill Kelly, City Manager, had no items to report. 3. TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Pat Gibson. prOVided an update regarding the Arcadia Educational Foundation's (AEF) upcoming fundraiser at the Westfield Shopping Center, Thursday, September 30; he further noted that the AEF is sponsoring a capital campaign effort to raise $1 million dollars over the next three years to benefit Arcadia schools; and, he thanked the City CounCil and Board of Education members for working together on Items of mutual benefit to Arcadia students, Jack Sona. representing Assembly member Carol Lui, made a self-introduction. Mr, Kellv introduced members of the City Clerk's office staff. 4. REPORT ON THE STATUS OF YOUTH MASTER PLAN Mimi Hennessy, Superintendent of the Arcadia Unified School District, provided a status report on the Youth Master Plan (YMP); she noted that many youth programs were still in progress despite the recent impacts the California State budget has placed upon the City and school district; she provided brief updates on several youth activities which are joint ventures between the City and the School District including: the Elementary Recreation Program, the Youth Services Supervisor, the Joint Traffic Committee, and the Joint Community Survey; she noted that October 1st is the first home football game for Arcadia High School; she noted finally that the school district Will be providing an additional preschool program. 1 8/31/04 46:0137 In response to a question from Mayor KovacIc, Mr. Kelly provided a brief update on the status of the DARE Program; Mr. Kelly noted that the Arcadia Police Department Strategic Plan has defined priorities for programs, services and staffing and due to the state budget crisis, staff was reassigned to areas in which problems were developing; he further noted that Sheriff Baca's initiative, if passed, could potentially provide up to $2 million dollars to the Arcadia Police Department for enhancements to law enforcement programs. I Mr, Kelly noted that the Y,E.S, Officer program Will remain in place at Arcadia High School to contmue the link between local law enforcement and students. In response to a question from Council Member Wuo, Ms. Hennessey provided an update regarding traffic issues around Baldwin Stocker School. Council Member Segal noted that the City agreed to partner with the School District regarding the football field project and that the Council should consider assisting the District with funds from the City's 2005-2006 Capital Improvement Program budget. s. REPORT ON THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Mr, Kelly proVided a status update on the Strategic Plan for the Recreation and Community Services Department; he noted that the process is creating a vision for operations and will address the type and quality of recreation services the City should be providing; he noted that there is a critical need for community meetmg and recreation space in the City; there has been good input from Strategic Plan participants regarding new programs for all age groups; he noted that the results of I the Strategic Plan process Will be placed in a format for the Recreation and Parks Commission to review prior to the formal plan commg to the Council for action. In response to a question from Mayor Kovacic, Ms. Hennessey described the various measurement methods that the District utilizes in tracking enrollment; she noted that currently there is "modest growth" in enrollment. In response to a question from Council Member Wuo, Ms. Hennessey provided an analysIs of the recent 11th grade test scores published in the newspaper including the Impact of the District's high proportion of non-English speakmg students. Board Member Steinmeier noted that an individual year's test scores may not identify true trends in academic skills, rather, the Board and District staff look at three - to five year trends in scores. Several Board Members noted various impacts that non-English speaking students place on school districts. 6. REPORT ON THE CIVIC CENTER PLAZA CONCEPT Mr, Kelly provided a status update on the proposed Civic Center project which may include a new City Hall and Community Center/Gymnasium; he deSCribed the cost alternatives between remodeling and building new facilities; there can be a cost recovery component to the new facilities since they could be rented for community meetings and conferences; he noted that the City Council recently approved funds for I site planning and design. 2 8/31/04 I I I ,. 46:0138 Mayor Kovacic noted that there may be a variety of opportunities for jOint projects between the City and School district at the proposed Civic Center facilities. ADJOURNMENT The Council and Board Members provided thanks to those who arranged this joint meeting and expressed that they would like joint meetings held on a regular basis. Noting no additional business, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m, to September 7, 2004 at 6:00 p,m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room, Arcadia City Hall, Noting no additional business, the Arcadia School Board adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to September 14, 2004 at 7:00 p.m, in the Arcadia Unified School District Administration Center Board Room. ~&, ~M~-'~~ ry Kov cic, May6r ATTEST: ~~ ./J;? es H. Barrows, city Clerk ------ 3 8/31/04