"Hundreds of community members packed a meeting room Thursday to tell the Metro board of directors whether they favored or opposed Frank McCourt's proposed gondola to Dodger Stadium. The board already signaled its intent to approve the project without any discussion among the directors, but then the board chairman announced it would not listen to any community members before voting. That touched off an extraordinary rebellion."
"As the meeting opened, board chairman Fernando Dutra explained that the public would get its say after the vote. He promptly was drowned out with chants of "Let us speak!" from antigondola forces and responses of "You already spoke!" from pro-gondola forces, since this meeting was Metro's fourth on the gondola, and its second specifically related to the adoption of a revised environmental impact report."
Metro's board of directors certified a revised environmental impact report for the proposed Dodger Stadium gondola despite large public opposition. Hundreds of community members filled the meeting room to express support or opposition to Frank McCourt's proposed gondola. The board chairman announced public comments would occur after the vote, prompting chants and a protest that temporarily shut down the meeting. Protesters chanted "Let us speak!" while supporters responded "You already spoke!" Metro directors retreated to a private room for 75 minutes, addressed other business, and later reconvened amid continued chants, a bullhorn, dancing supporters, and a police presence. The Los Angeles City Council will consider approval, likely late next year.
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