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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOVEMBER 30,1999 I I I 41 :0266 0110 Sf) I/;;,'C! '1:( cc CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MINUTES CITY OF ARCADIA CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY and the ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD JOINT MEETING NOVEMBER 30,1999 The Arcadia City Council/Redevelopment Agency and the Arcadia Unified School District, Goveming Board met in a joint session on Tuesday November 30, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center, 375 Campus Drive, PLEDGE OF Maryann Gibson. Schooi Board Member ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: (City Council) ROLL CALL: (Arcadia Board of Education) 2. 3. 4. YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMS PRESENT: Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Kovacic. Marshall, Roncelli and Chandler ABSENT: None PRESENT: Board Members Dougherty. Gibson, Romo, Steinmeier and McClain ABSENT: None Others in attendance: William Kelly, City Manager Peter Bonano, Fire Chief David Hinig, Police Chief Jerry Collins, i:lirector of Recreation and Community Services Roberta White, Assistant Director of Recreation and Community Services Jessica Anderson, Youth Services Supervisor' June Alford, City Clerk Dr. Mimi Hennessy, Superintendent/Secretary of the Board. AUSD Earl Davis, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Dr. Mary Ann Sund, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services Marilyn Daleo, Public Information and Communication SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. Jessica Anderson, Youth Services Supervisor, who has been with the City for two months. presented an update of the new Youth Services Program in the Arcadia schools. Ms. Anderson stated. in part, that she has met with School, Library and City officials and has helped with the Elementary Schools recreation projects such as cheerleading. 1 11/30/99 41:0267 football and preparation of a Christmas brochure. Her future goal is to meet individually with the teachers and principals at the middle schools and acquire information in regard I to the programs that they would like to have at each site. City Manager Kelly noted the City Council and the School Board jointly fund this program and it is part of the Youth Master Plan, The selection of the activity leaders is in process and the program is on a positive start. In regard to staffing, Mr. Kelly fell that pre-internships are good idea. This program will be offered at the school campuses. In response to Council's question Ms, Anderson, stated, in part. that there are different interests at each school in terms of intramural sports, recreational activities, and assistant in homework and computer labs. In discussion. City Manager Kelly noted that the City Council would receive a report periodically on the status of the Youth Services program. 5, YOUTH AND In the discussion conceming the "YES" (Youth and Educational Support) Program for the EDUCATIONAL Arcadia High SchoOl, City Manager Kelly noted that the real focus of this community is to SUPPORT build a relationship between the child and public safety. The suggested program, if PROGRAM - approved, will be effected in the 2000-2001 fiscal year. "YES" tI'l)tJ c(o Police Chief David Hinig stated, in part. that the Police Department uses Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DAR.E,), Gang Resistance Education And Training (GREAT), and Adopt-A-School programs to interact with students and the Arcadia Unified School District. A police presence is in place at all district Schools with the exception of Arcadia High. The Police Department has worked in concert with District officials to establish a position that will be known as the Youth and Educational Support (Y.E.S.) officer. The position will be staffed by a full-time sworn peace officer form the Arcadia Police Department who will be assigned predominantly to the Arcadia High School campus. Personnel costs for the program are estimated at $83,200 annually. It is proposed that the Police Department fund 50% with the Arcadia Unified School District providing the other 50%. This amounts to-an expenditure of $41,600 each for the City and the District. The Police Department proposes to cover all logistical support costs and expenses related to training unless the AUSD identifies a specific training need unique to the school environment. Additionally, AUSD will provide dedicated telephone access and will cover costs of on-site photocopy needs. Operational guidelines and duties of the Y.E.S, officer are set forth in detail in the November 30, 1999 staff report, Mimi Hennessy, Superintendent AUSD. fell that everything is covered perfectly in the proposal and it is well put. She noted this will give the City and the School District real opportunity to continue to work together in a way, which not only protects students but also enhances the general well being of the community. In response to a Board Member question Chief Hinig stated, in part, The officer would be assigned to a 4/10 work schedule. working four days a week, ten hours per day. The days of the week will be determined by needs and activities occurring on and around the campus, The City Manager commented that he and Superintendent Hennessy will meet once a month and make some adjustments to the programs. if needed, Mr. Kelly felt putting this issue on target for July 1st, in terms of the approval by both the City Council and the School Board will give enough time for appropriate adjustments. 2 11/30/99 I I I I I ADJOURNMENT (Dec. 7, 1999) ATTEST: 41 :0268 School Board Member Steinmeier stated, in part that she is delighted that the City recognizes that this is not a security officer position. The School Board was not looking to add a security officer on the campus but somebody who would be a resource for kids to go to. At 6:30 p.m, the Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education ADJOURNED; the City Council to Tuesday December 7, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Council Chambers for a Regular Meeting to conduct the business of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency and any Closed Session necessary to discuss personnel, litigation matters or evaluation of properties, R~,~~:i~c~m _,;, 3 11/30/99