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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILe IN THE OFFiCE OF
THE CITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
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ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 5. 2001
The City Council and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency met in an Adjourned Regular Meeting
with Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D, Antonovich on Wednesday, December 5. 2001
at 7:30 a,m" in the Conference Room of the City Council Chambers, '
.PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council/ Agency Members Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall ::md Segal
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Others in attendance:
Michael D, Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor, 5th District
Joyce Gibson, County Parks and Recreation
Jay Gomez, Senior Deputy, Office of Supervisor Antonovich
J,C, lammuri, Office of Supervisor Antonovich
Bill Johnson, County Community Development Commission
Pat Proano, County Department of Pubiic Works, City Services
Martin Zimmerman, County Chief Administrator Officer
William R. Kelly, Arcadia City Manager
Donald Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director
June D, Alford. City Clerk
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None,
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mwv Douqhert'l. expressed concerns with regard to the sound, construction and operation of
the Gold line which will travel through the City of Arcadia. Projections ha'/e been made that
e'Jery seve~ and a half minutes a train will pass through the City, and that will be agonizing for
:he residents who li'18 c!ose to the track.
City Menager Kelly presented an updated overview of the Arcadia L05 Angeles County Pa~l<
operation, stating in part, that the County Park is under the management of tile Los Ange!es
County Perks and Recreation Department. Based on the prcblems raised with the County Park
and Recreation Departmsnt in the processing of reservations for events held at the park last
year, th" City Council asked the Police Chief to meet with County Park and Recreation
Department staff to discu~s the operation and planning of activities, and 10 reduce the impact on
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,park users and Arcadia residents, There has been great success for better,communications and
coordination between the iwo jurisdictions. during the past year, City Manager Kelly expressed I
appreciation to County and City staff for their cooperation for coordinating and preplanning the
, different events, !
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At its October 16. 2001 meeting the City Council designated land on Front Street, east of Santa
Anita Avenue' between St. Joseph and Santa Clara as a station stop for the light rail, formerly
known as the Blue Line, The cost of the project is approximately $800 million for the 24 mile
extension of the light raii. The construction advisor indicated that environmental and engineering
funds (Phase One) has been secured and they are lobbying in Washington D,C, for
construction funds, There will be an environmental review and public meetings to discuss the
impact on Arcadia residents,
Supervisor Antonovich discussed various issues regarding rail crossings and explained how the
name was change'd to avoid confusion with the Long Beach Blue Line, A number of names
were considered, Not having enough votes to rename the light rail extension through the San
Gabriel Valley to the more appealing "Rose" or "Orange" Line. "Gold" for Golden State was
finally approved. The issue of "at-grade", "above-grade", or "below-grade" types of rail crossings
and their potential impact on safety. traffic congestion and noise pollution was discussed.
Councilmember Kovacic was in favor of the Gold Line extension, He suggested the City Council
form a general consensus, adopting a position on all issues relating to the Gold Line extension,
presenting them to the MT A (Metropolitan Transit Authority), prior to moving forward with
additional phases of this transportation project.
With regard to the art work project on the railroad bridge at Second Avenue and Huntington I
Drive. City Manager Kelly stated that the City needs to resurrect this project, seek government
funding and use those funds for beautification of the railroad bridge,
Mr, Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, reported that the City of
Arcadia is one of only three cities that have already designated a site for a stop station, Mr.
Penman also noted that in the near future there will be an item on an agenda for Council
consideration with regard to legislative advocacy in Washington D.C,
Public input was also recognized and discussed, Council member Kovacic used the City of
South Pasadena as an example of poor timing, In South Pasadena, input from the public was
not heard until after the City had already approved the entire project with the MTA.
Referring to the former site of the drive-in movie theater at the corner of Live Oak and Peck
Road, County staff reported that 125 detached condominium units are under construction, They
will have nice landscaping and nice fa<;ades_ The County is working to upgrade and revitalize
the surrounding area,
Councilmember Chandler noted that the City is working on some of the Live Oak area as a
potential shopping venue for these residents.
The potential reduction in VLF (Vehicle License Fees) was discussed. It was noted that cities
and counties are suffering as a result of Sacramento's negligence in streamlining the state
government. City Manager Kelly stated that it is scary that funds are contingent on one
individuals desire to have the state run a certain way,
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ADJOURNMENT
(Dee, 18,2001)
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In response to Council, Mr, Kelly reported thaI County has submitted an agreement to re'ocC!te
the Hugo Reid statue at County Park to tho kcaciC! Historical Musoum site, "
Supervisor Antonovlch expressed concern over the lack of recognition given to the piaque
dedicated to tho Ja~8r.ase Amcric:ms who ',':ore p~ocesscd at Santa Anita Park during Wc~ld
War II.
At 8:17 a,m, the Adjourned Regular Meeting with Supervisor Michael Antonovich ADJOURNED
to Tuesday. December 18. 2001 at 5:00 p,m, in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers
far a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Arcadia Rodevelopment
Agency and any Ciosed Session necessary to discuss personnei. iitigation matters or evaluation
of properties,
Mark S, Segal. Mayor of e City of Arcadia
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