Trolley project discussed
WHAT HAPPENED
The council had a discussion on whether to join Glendale in a rail
trolley project.
WHAT IT MEANS
The council went ahead with looking into the cost of joining
Glendale in building and operating a rail trolley system to link
employment centers and transportation nodes. The Glendale City
Council recently approved spending $100,000 on a feasibility study on
the trolley.
VOTE
No vote was required.
HOUSING ISSUE ADDRESSED
WHAT HAPPENED
Discussion on sending a letter to the city of Los Angeles raising
concerns over a Sunland housing development project.
WHAT IT MEANS
The council took a position that the Canyon Hills development in
the Verdugo Mountains will result in loss of vistas and hiking
opportunities. A letter outlining those concerns will be sent to the
city of Los Angeles, which has final approval of the project.
VOTE
The council voted 3-2 in favor of sending the letter. Councilman
Dave Golonski and Councilwoman Stacey Murphy cast dissenting votes.
