HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-17 - MINUTES - JOINT STUDY SESSION (2)JOINT MEETING
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION
October 17, 1990
Mayor Darcy began the Study Session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 1990 in the
City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, CA
All Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners, and Parks and Recreation Commissioners were
present.
I. INTRODUCTION - MAYOR DARCY
Mayor Darcy commended the Commissioners on their hard work and contributions to the City
of Santa Clarita. She spoke about the objectives of the session; to reflect upon the
Commissions accomplishments, improve communication, reinforce the team effort, improve
understanding of direction, enhance working relationships, and have fun.
II. BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW - GEORGE CARAVALHO, CITY MANAGER
City Manager, George Caravalho outlined existing policies and procedures, the duties of
the commissions, and reviewed the agenda for the evening. City Attorney, Carl Newton
spoke and answered questions on political activity and the Political Reform, Act as it
pertains to conflict of interest.
III. COMMISSIONS' MAJOR EFFORTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
City Manager, George Caravalho highlighted the Commission's major efforts and
accomplishments.
The Planning Commission's accomplishments included the Sand Canyon area projects, Golden
Valley project, school fees, Oak Tree Ordinance, Parking Ordinance and Weston Landmark.
The Parks and Recreation Commission's accomplishments included the long range plan for
parks, the Street Tree Ordinance, the master plan for trails, the long range plan for
parks, the general plan, and Weston Landmark
IV. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS - GOALS
City Manager, George Caravalho spoke about how to improve communication between City
Commissions, departments, and staff.
He spoke on the inter -group communications process, the appropriate attendance and
participation in various City Council and Commission and other public meetings, the
adequacy of City Council guidelines and policy directions - and the effective use of
staff. He also spoke about the perceived role conflicts - independent thinker vs. team
player and on public participation and community involvement in process.
At 7:35 p.m. there was a break
At 7:45cp.m. the special session reconvened
'After the break the participants broke up into small groups to discuss various issues
and to formulate proposals to improve upon them.
After reconvening each group presented their proposals to the larger group for
discussion and acceptance.
The issues discussed were policy direction, maintaining independence, coordination with
the City Manager on certain issues, Councilmembers attending Commission Meetings,
Commissioners attending Council Meetings, the use of subcommittees, encouragement of
independent thought, improving the communication process, informal : meeting of
Commissioners and Councilmembers.
SUMMARY COMMENTS
City Manager, George Caravalho and City Attorney, Carl Newton made some closing summary
comments.
COUNCIL/COMMISSION COMMENTS
The Councilmembers and Commissioners then made some closing comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Public had an opportunity to make comments
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:30 p.m. the Joint Council -Meeting was adjourned.