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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 17,2004 I I I ROLL CALL 2. 3. 4. 5, 46.0171 CITY COUNC1L OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA and the ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPEGAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 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 of Arcadia and the City Council of Sierra Madre met in a special Joint Meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 2004, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber Conference Room pursuant to the previously adjourned Regular Meeting. PRESENT: Arcadia Council Members Chandler, Marshall, Segal, Wuo and Kovacic Sierra Madre Council Members Buchanan, Joffe, Maurer, Torres and Stockly ABSENT: None. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Bill Kelly, Arcadia City Manager, and Don Hopper, Sierra Madre Interim City Manager, had no supplemental report. Sierra Madre Mayor Stockly noted that the City of Sierra Madre may be Interested in pursuing a pOSSible joint venture with the City of Arcadia regarding contracting for paramedic service; In addition, the City of Sierra Madre is interested in pursuing a possible joint venture with the City of Arcadia regarding a "Dial a Ride" service. Staff from both cities will begin expioratlon of these issues. TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION There were no members of the public who appeared to address either Council. DISCUSSION ABOUT WATER PROJECTS - EAST RAYMOND BASIN GROUNDWATER STORAGE PROJECT AND OTHER JOINT CITY WATER IMPROVEMENTS Bill Kelly, Arcadia City Manager, noted that the Cities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre have been successful in receiving funds for various water projects, especially since they work in partnership. He Introduced Pat Malloy, Arcadia Public Works Services Director, and Bruce Inman, Sierra Madre Public Works Director, who both provided an overview of their respective eXisting and future water projects. They discussed funding and partnership options for a vanety of water projects which benefit both Cities; they further discussed how they could most effectively lobby for funding support of future projects. DISCUSSION - ARCADIA/SIERRA MADRE LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING EFFORTS BY THE FERGUSON GROUP Bill Kelly, Arcadia City Manager, noted that Arcadia and Sierra Madre have worked In successful partnership to lobby local, state, and federal legislators for projects benefiting both Cities as well as the San Gabnel Valley region. He further noted that funding requests should be sent up to legislators no later than February or early March for consideration. 11/17/04 1 ADJOURNMENT (to December 7, 6:00 p.m. & December 13, 5:30 p.m.) ATTEST: Noting no additional business, at 6:55 p.m. the Arcadia City Council adjourned its Special Meeting to December 7, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber for its Regular Meeting. Noting no additional business, at 6:5S p.m., the Sierra Madre City Council adjourned its Special Meeting to December 13, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. in the Sierra Madre Council Chamber ~,4~ ry K aClC, Mayor 2 46:0172 I I I 11/17/04