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CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
February 13, 1990
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Jo Anne
Darcy at 6:32 p.m. at the City Council Chambers,
23920 Valencia Boulevard, First Floor, Santa Clarita,
California.
FLAG SALUTE Boy Scout Troop 58 led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were:
City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City
Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton;
Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Parks & Recreation
Director, Jeff Kolin; Public Works Director,
John Medina; Director of Community Development,
Mark Scott; Assistant City Clerk, Donna Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item Nos. 6, 12, 13, 16, and 17 were pulled from the
consent calendar for discussion. Item Nos. 2 and 3
were reversed.
It was moved by McKeon and second by Koontz to add
Item No. 36 as a subsequent need item which arose
after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote:
AYES: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
NOES: None
Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the January 23, 1990 meeting were
approved as corrected. Hearing no objections, it was
so ordered.
PRESENTATION Mayor Darcy presented a proclamation for the
Recognition of the Designated Driver Program to
Beverly Hartman.
ITEM 1
Mayor Darcy
opened
the public hearing. Assistant
PUBLIC HEARING
City Clerk,
Grindey
reported that this item was
ANNEXATION NO. 1988-01
published and
posted in accordance with the law,
MAKING FINDINGS ON
therefore, the
public
hearing was in order.
WRITTEN PROTEST -
RESOLUTION NO. 90-11
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ITEM 1
(Continued)
Director of Community Development, Mark Scott
presented the report to Council stating that
Annexation No. 1988-01 is a proposal to annex
approximately 1,038 acres of inhabited land to the
City-. of_.Santa Clarita for proposed residential
development. He further stated that because the
annexation is defined as "inhabited," both registered
voters and property owners may protest. If.fewer than
15 -.percent of the registered property owners, in the
affected area oppose an annexation, the City Council
can _approve the annexation. _ If the_ percentage of
protests is above 50 percent, the Council must deny
the annexation. If the percentage of protests
received fall between 15 percent and 50 percent, a
special election will be scheduled at a later date and
area voters will decide the issue.
Those in favor of this item were: Ed Dunn,
15414 Rhodedendron Drive, Canyon Country;
Robert K. Comer, 15622 Rosehaven Lane, Canyon Country;
Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia Road, Canyon Country.
Those opposed to this item were: John Hassel,
28826 Bougainvillaea Way, Canyon Country;
Beverly DeVore, 28961 Flower Park Drive,
Canyon Country; Randall D. Pfiester,
29701 Wistaria Valley Road, Canyon Country;
Bruce K. Bell, 15635 Rosehaven Lane, Canyon Country;
Dick Curd, 29103 Poppy Meadow Street, Canyon Country;
Gary Forgue, 29070 Poppy Meadow Street,
Canyon Country; Jerry Daniel Lee, 28962 Flower Park
Drive, Canyon Country; Lee Blackburn,
29089 Poppy Meadow Street, Canyon Country; Herb Wolfe,
26524 Cocklebur Lane, Canyon Country.
Following discussion by Council regarding the
verification of signatures opposing the annexation,
resolution establishing a possible June election, the
approval of annexation if signatures do not comply
with State Law requirements, consolidation with County
versus the City running their own election and the
costs incurred, it was moved by Koontz and second by
Boyer to prepare a resolution for the February 27,
1990 meeting.
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
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ITEM 3
Councilwoman Jan Heidt addressed fellow councilmembers
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
regarding the Elsmere Canyon Landfill stating the
ELSMERE CANYON
urgency for a strategy to fight the landfill. She
LANDFILL GROUNDWATER
urges Council to unconditionally oppose the landfill,
REPORT
to prepare a strategy that the opposition can only
guess at, establish a network with the preservation
committee, the PTA's, homeowners associations;
chambers, to write letters and make phone calls, and
request -that -the Castaic. Lake Water Agency perform the
water :study..
Public. Works ..Director,. John Medina presented the
report to. Council stating that on January 9, 1990,
Council directed staff to review the reports prepared
by Richard Slade for the Castaic Water Agency to
determine if the reports provided sufficient
information to properly address the City's concerns
regarding the potential pollution of the aquifer as a
result of a landfill being placed in the valley.
Following discussion by Council regarding the
Elsmere Canyon Landfill Groundwater Report, potential
n placement of triple liners, confidential report to
Council before EIR is published, Castaic Water Agency
and purveyors to perform water study, hiring our own
consultant to review water reports, and commencing a
letter writing campaign to members of the
congressional subcommittee, it was moved by Heidt and
second by Boyer to unconditionally oppose the
landfill, authorize staff to prepare a strategy to
include other community members, direct staff to
develop a network with community groups, write
letters, make phone calls, request the Castaic Lake
Water Agency and purveyors to perform the water study,
to request a copy of the water study from the Castaic
Lake Water Agency, City to take lead in terms of
working with both the water committee and the agency
and participating in the cost of the study.
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
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ITEM 3
(Continued)
The following persons addressed the City Council:
Linda Calvert, 27515 Glasser Avenue, Canyon Country;
Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia Road, Canyon Country;
Marsha McLeon, 24519 Breckenridge Road, Newhall;
_
Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring Avenue, Newhall;
Laurene Weste, Post Office Brox 921, Santa Clarita;
Ed Henning, 28952 Lotusgarden Drive, Canyon Country.,
ITEM 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public- Works .Director, Medina presented the report to
WHITES CANYON ROAD
Council stating that on January 9, 1990, Council took
AND DELIGHT TRAFFIC
action based upon staff's recommendation that the
SIGNAL AND CROSSWALK
crosswalk_ at the intersection.. of .Delight and
Whites Canyon be removed based upon & .traffic study
performed by staff. Based upon further concern
expressed by residents at the January 23, 1990
meeting, Council agreed to further review the matter
and asked staff to review the report and bring back a
second report to Council on the same matter.
Mr. Medina also stated that after thoroughly reviewing
the matter a second time, staff came to the conclusion
that the traffic study indicated a signal is not
warranted at this location and suggested that the
crosswalk be removed so as not to create a false sense
of security.
The following persons addressed the Council:
Linda Calvert, 27515 Glasser Avenue, Canyon Country;
Kevin Korenthal, 28140 Winterdale Drive,
Canyon Country; Nita Gratham, 22508 Paraguay Drive,
Canyon Country; Beverly Hartman,
27431 Crossglade Avenue, Canyon Country; Russ Lowe,
19549 Cedarcreek Street, Canyon Country;
Laurene Weste, Post Office Box 921, Santa Clarita;
J.J. O'Brien, 22704 Rio Gusto, Santa Clarita;
Rachel Strang, 17740 Scherzinger Lane, Canyon Country.
Following discussion by Council regarding the
crosswalk at Delight Street and Whites Canyon Road,
the number of pedestrians crossing the crosswalk, cost
of a pedestrian overcrossing, the negative aspects of
placing a signal at the crosswalk, cost of placing a
traffic signal at the intersection, and the closure of
the easement area that the children use as a shortcut,
it was moved by McKeon and second by Darcy to place a
traffic signal at Whites Canyon Road and
Delight Street and conduct a budget study for the
placement of the signal.
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
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ITEM 4
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public Works Director, Medina
presented the
INTERSTATE 5/MCBEAN
report to Council stating that
after consideration by
PARKWAY CALTRANS/
Council of the adoption of
the
resolution where
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
relinquishment of roadway
to
the County for
JOINT PROJECT
construction of intersection I-5
and
McBean Parkway.
It was moved by Boyer and second by Heidt to receive
and .file the information and reconsider the matter at
_ .. .
the --February 27, 1990 meeting. Hearing no objections,
it was so ordered."
RECESS At 9:30 p:.m., the Mayor called a recess.
RECONVENE At 9:50 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
ITEM 5
UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Attorney, Carl Newton presented the report to
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING Council regarding the modification of the proposed
LOCAL CAMPAIGN campaign disclosure and campaign contribution
DISCLOSURE AND limitations ordinance, stating that a redline copy of
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION the ordinance had been modified and is ready for
LIMITATIONS - adoption effective thirty days from February 13, 1990.
ORDINANCE NO. 90-4
The following persons addressed the Council:
Laurene Weste, Post Office Box 921, Santa Clarita;
Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Canyon Road,
Canyon Country; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Road,
Canyon Country.
City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title of Ordinance
No. 90-4: "adding Title 4, Chapter 4.02 to the
Municipal Code, to establish local campaign disclosure
and campaign contribution limitations". It was moved
by Heidt and second by Darcy to waive further reading
and adopt Ordinance No. 90-4. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Koontz, Mayor Darcy
Noes: Boyer, McKeon
Ordinance No. 90-4 adopted
CONSENT CALENDAR On September 26, 1989, Council adopted Resolution No.
ITEM 6 89-126 (modified by Resolutions 89-133 and 90-06)
SOLID WASTE establishing the Citizen Advisory Committee on
COMMITTEE'S JANUARY 31 Integrated Waste Management, which lays the foundation
1990 REPORT TO THE for the Committee's structure and specifies dates
CITY COUNCIL when reports are to be submitted to Council.
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ITEM 6
(Continued)
ITEM 7
ACCEPTANCE OF
PROJECT NO. 89-7
BOUQUET CANYON ROAD
AT URBANDALE AVENUE
ITEM 8
JOINT RESOLUTION OF
NEGOTIATED PROPERTY
TAX TRANSFER FOR
ANNEXATION NO.1988-01
("PINETREE/TIMBERLANE")
Councilmember Heidt requested that a change be made to
a portion of Section 9 of the Interim Report on
Integrated Waste Management to read as follows:
"Source Reduction/Lifestyle Changes". Hearing -no
objection, it was so ordered.
This item of the agenda deals with the Annexation
No. 1988-01 annexing approximately 1,038 acres of
inhabited territory to the City of Santa Clarita.
It was moved by Koontz and second by
Boyer to make the necessary changes on Annexation
No. 1988-01 to be contingent upon the election.
Hearing no objection, it was so ordered.
ITEM 9
RESOLUTION NO. 90-21,
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF
NEGOTIATED PROPERTY
TAX TRANSFER FOR
ANNEXATION NO. 1988-02
ITEM 10
RESOLUTION NO. 90-22,
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF
NEGOTIATED PROPERTY
TAX TRANSFER FOR
ANNEXATION NO. 1989-02
ITEM 11
RESOLUTION NO. 90-23,
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF
NEGOTIATED PROPERTY
TAX TRANSFER FOR
ANNEXATION NO. 1989-04
ITEM 12
RESOLUTION NO. 90-24,
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF
NEGOTIATED PROPERTY
TAX TRANSFER FOR
ANNEXATION NO. 1989-06
ITEM 13
ANNEXATION TO SANITATION
DISTRICT NO. 26 -
RESOLUTION NO. 90-25
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ITEM 14
CANVASS OF GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF
APRIL 10, 1990 -
RESOLUTION NO. 90-26
ITEM 15
SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION
FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES -
RESOLUTION NO. 90-27
ITEM 16
TOWSLEY CANYON PARK
SIGNS
ITEM17
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PROGRESS REPORT
ITEM 18
REVISED FIRE ZONE MAP
ITEM 19
DEMAND REGISTER NO. 3
ITEM 20
RESOLUTION NO. 90-32,
A RESOLUTION
to CONSENTING TO AND
REQUESTING INCLUSION
OF THE CITY WITHIN
"SANTA CLARITA
ANNEXATION" TO
SOUTHEAST MOSQUITO
ABATEMENT DISTRICT
This item of the agenda deals with the Conservancy's
recommendations as to sign wordage, materials and sign
placement, how the costs reflect the materials and
labor to install them. Councilwoman Heidt requested
that the following wordage be added to the minutes:
"the Santa Monica Conservancy, while they are doing
this for us in Towsley Canyon, they also acquire
Rustic Sullivan and Mission Canyons and we would get a
dump in Elsmere. Also, the Conservancy is pushing
HR998, and that would preempt the forest service EIS
process. They are pushing this Berman bill."
It was moved by Boyer and second by Koontz to approve
the expenditure and refer the matter back to the Parks
and Recreation Commission for final approval of the
text. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered.
It was moved by Koontz and second by Heidt to approve
the consent calendar as amended. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
This item of the agenda deals with Section 2331 of the
California Health and Safety Code requiring
consent, by resolution, of any affected cities prior
annexation to the "Santa Clarita Annexation" Southeast
Mosquito Abatement District. It was moved by McKeon
and second by Koontz to approve resolution No. 90-32
dealing with the Santa Clarita Annexation to
Southeast Mosquito Abatement District. On roll call
vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Resolution No. 90-32 adopted
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ITEM 21 This item of the agenda deals with a presentation made
ELSMERE FORUM by Rob Zapple regarding Elsmere Canyon and his
experience with the Lopez Canyon landfill. It was
requested by Boyer that staff be directed to meet with
Rob Zapple and learn as much as possible from his
experience and report back to Council, staff's
findings. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered.
ITEM 22 City Manager, George Caravalho presented. the report to
ASSEMBLY BILL 2540 Council indicating that Assembly Bill 2540, introduced
(WRIGHT) by Assemblywoman Cathie Wright, requires a general
plan for the. .physical. development of a county . or _ city
to include a school.. -facilities element which would
identify demographic projections and potential school
sites consistent with the land use planning element.
It was moved by Koontz and second by McKeon to approve
the agenda report dealing with Assembly Bill 2540
(Wright). Hearing no objection, it was so ordered.
ITEM 23 This item of the agenda deals with a study of traffic
RYE CANYON ROAD AT conditions conducted by the traffic engineering staff
AVENUE SCOTT PARKING and it is felt that traffic flow and safety can be
PROHIBITION - enhanced by the installation of a right -turn -only lane
RESOLUTION NO. 90-28 on Rye Canyon Road. It was moved by Heidt and second
by McKeon to approve the recommendation of Resolution
No. 90-28 dealing with a study of traffic conditions
at Avenue Scott and Rye Canyon Road and the
prohibition of parking along the streets. On roll
call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Resolution No. 90-28 adopted
ITEM 24 This item of the agenda deals with a request that was
LYONS AVENUE/APPLE made to review the operation of traffic at the
STREET MINI -MALL intersection of Lyons Avenue and Apple Street.
DRIVEWAY ACCESS -
RESOLUTION NO. 90-31
Following Council discussion regarding the
Lyons Avenue/Apple Street mini -mall driveway access,
the cost of the project and who is responsible for
cost, it was moved by Boyer and second by Heidt to
approve the recommendation of Resolution No. 90-31.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Resolution No. 90-31 adopted
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ITEM 25
This item is on the agenda to provide an opportunity
PARK SITE DEDICATION
for Council to give staff direction on the park site
REVIEW PROCESS
dedication review process. Following Council
start-up
discussion regarding the park site dedication review
Stuart Foundation.
process and the recommendation by Heidt to review the
Funding is
proposal only and not make a recommendation based on
to continue at
the fact that a project should be approved because of
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
a park, it was moved by Koontz and second by Boyer to
it is
approve the park site dedication review process.
the City allocate
Hearing no objection,.it was so ordered.
ITEM 26
This item is on the agenda..dealing.with a letter that
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
was prepared documenting the -problems -which were faced
REPORT
while trying to present a sphere of influence to
LAFCO. Council is hopeful that this letter will be
helpful for others to gain an understanding of the
types of frustrations a new city faces when trying to
obtain a sphere of influence. It was moved by Boyer
and second by Darcy to receive and file agenda report
dealing with the sphere of influence report.
Councilwoman Heidt asked that the minutes show that
she voted no on this issue.
ITEM 27 Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin presented
BEAUTIFICATION PLAN the report to Council stating that this item is on the
agenda for Council consideration of a beautification
plan to be designed for the City of Santa Clarita to
help the community's image and aesthetics.
The following person address the Council:
Laurene Weste, Post Office Box 921, Santa Clarita.
Following discussion by Council regarding the
beautification plan, cost of the plan, types of
materials to be used for medians, and maintenance tax
involved, it was moved by McKeon and second by Boyer
to go with the drought tolerant plant material,
stamped concrete and cobblestone. Hearing no
objection, it was so ordered.
ITEM 28
This is
a grant -funded program
currently funded
DRUG, ALCOHOL,
through a
start-up
grant by the
Stuart Foundation.
PREVENTION AND
Funding is
needed
to continue at
current operating
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
levels and
it is
requested that
the City allocate
(D.A.P.E.C.) CONTINUED
$10,000 per
year as
the City's annual
contribution.
FUNDING
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ITEM 28
(Continued) Following discussion by Council regarding the Drug,
Alcohol, Prevention and Education Committee's
continued funding, whether or not the City should
review the program every five years or annually, if
the City had allocated money in the budget for this
project, and staff members attending committee
meetings, it was moved by Koontz and second by McKeon
to allocate $10,000 to the committee. On roll call
vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: . None
Motion Carried
ITEM 29 City Manager, George Caravalho presented the report to
FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 Council stating that on December 6, 1989, Council
MID -YEAR BUDGET approved, in concept, the organization structure of
AMENDMENT the Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Finance
Departments. He also stated that Council approved, in
concept, the immediate addition of positions as well
as -the purchase of equipment and facilities.
Following discussion by Council regarding 1989-90
mid -year budget, mobile recreation park van and
personnel to run van, the replacement of county
employees with new City employees, identification of
employees, i.e., name tags, log -in sheet for
employees, it was moved by Koontz and second by Boyer
to adopt Resolution No. 90-33 and Resolution
No. 90-8. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Resolution Nos. 90-33 and 90-8 adopted
ITEM 30 Public Works Director, John Medina presented the
SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD report to Council stating that Gary Smith, Coordinator
AT GOLDEN OAK ROAD - of Transportation Services for Wm. S. Hart Union High
EXTENDED LEFT TURN School District has requested that the left turn lane
LANE westbound Soledad Canyon Road at Golden Oak Road be
extended to accommodate the additional traffic,
including school buses, that is expected to be
generated by the relocation of the school district's
administration offices.
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ITEM 30
(Continued) It was moved by Heidt and second by Boyer to revise
stripping on Soledad Canyon Road and adopt Resolution
No. 90-34 and direct Public Works to place red
markings near Golden Oak Drive and Golden Triangle,
negotiate the permanent reconstruction of the raised
median on Soledad Canyon Road and that the City pay
for such revisions. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
ITEM 31 Mayor Pro Tem Boyer addressed fellow councilmembers
PROPOSED LEGISLATION regarding the proposed legislation to amend the public
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC resources code for solid waste stating that Senator
RESOURCES CODE FOR Davis, at the urging of the City's lobbyists, is
SOLID WASTE considering submitting legislation to amend the Public
Resources Code for solid waste. It was moved by Boyer
and second by Heidt that the City support the act to
amend the Public Resources Code for solid waste as
outlined by Senator Davis and that. the City get the
word out to some of the community groups such as the
preservation committee, PTA's, etcetera. Hearing no
objections, it was so ordered.
It was also moved by Boyer
approve Item No. 31-A as
supporting Ed Davis' bill,
roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz,
Noes: None
Motion Carried
and second by Heidt to
a subsequent need item
SCA 18 and SB 1771. On
McKeon, Mayor Darcy
ITEM 32 Mayor Pro Tem, Boyer addressed fellow councilmembers
LANDFILL PLACEMENT regarding landfill placement relative to groundwater
RELATIVE TO basins stating that the County and City of Los Angeles
GROUNDWATER BASINS - have been negotiating an agreement to locate a solid
RESOLUTION NO. 90-29 waste landfill in Elsmere Canyon. He also stated that
one crucial item is that of potential ground water
contamination. Since the existing Eastern Groundwater
basin covers the city, and since water flows in a
westerly direction across this basin, contamination of
this groundwater supply would have a catastrophic
effect on the City. It was moved by Boyer and second
by Koontz to make clear that the City is trying
everything they can at the state level and talking
with federal staff to combat the situation. Hearing
no objection, it was so ordered.
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ITEM 33
Councilwoman Heidt addressed fellow councilmembers
SANTA CLARITA OAK
regarding the Santa Clarita Oak Conservancy
CONSERVANCY
Contribution stating that the City had received a
CONTRIBUTION
request from Ken Buchan and Dorothy Riley to provide
financial support to assist the Santa Clarita Oak
Conservancy to complete their- process of incorporation
and achieve non-profit status. She further stated
that since the City's incorporation, the Council
supported the protection of Santa Clarita Valley's
beautiful oak trees.
It was moved by Heidt and second by Boyer to donate a
"
$1,000 to help the conservancy rather than deferring
the issue to the budget discussions in June. On roll
call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
ITEM 34 Community Development Director Scott presented the
LEONA VALLEY report to Council stating that at the January 23, 1990
IMPROVEMENT Council meeting, staff was directed to consider a
ASSOCIATION LETTER letter that the City had received from the
Leona Valley Improvement Association. The letter
requested that the City get involved supporting the
defeat of the Ritter Ranch project, which is proposed
for annexation by Palmdale.
It was moved by McKeon and second by Koontz to approve
the recommendation of the Leona Valley Improvement.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 35 Public Works Director, Medina presented the report to
PUBLIC AWARENESS RADAR Council stating that the PARET program is intended to
EDUCATION TRAILER remind motorists of the speed limit and advise them of
(PARET) their actual speed. The overall objective of this
program is to reduce speeding, since excessive speed
is the second most common cause of serious traffic
collisions, death and injury.
It was moved by Koontz and second by Darcy to approve
the recommendation of the Public Awareness Radar
Education Trailer (PARET). Hearing no objections, it
was so ordered.
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ITEM 36 Councilmember McKeon addressed fellow councilmembers
LIVE OAK SPRING regarding the Live Oak Springs issue stating that he
received a letter from the Oak Spring Canyon
Homeowners Association asking for help from the City
to repair the street that was damaged from a storm..
Because they could .not attend the meeting, they asked
that the issue be brought back to the February .27
Council meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so
ordered.
PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilwoman Heidt addressed fellow councilmembers
COUNCIL stating that she. -had .the opportunity to drive along
the river close to the frontier. .days area to take. a
picture where the City dumped the dump, and she
noticed that there is quite a bit of new dumping along
the river with pieces of asphalt and concrete and
other items. She asked that the City contact the
County to clean up the area along the river and to
prohibit any further dumping. She also stated that
she attended two briefing sessions at the Sheriff's
_ Department, which were very informative and encourages
her fellow councilmembers to attend these sessions and
to ride along with deputies.
Mayor Pro Tem-, Boyer addressed fellow councilmembers
regarding the issue of registration for lobbyists and
whether or not they will be placed on the next agenda.
He would like to see the commencement of a commission
to help deal with the concerns of senior citizens, and
that the City should possibly do a study to determine
the best site for a mall in the City of Santa Clarita.
Mayor Darcy addressed fellow councilmembers stating
that she received a letter from Dr. Jenny Boyac, the
PHd President of the Los Angeles County Commission on
Aging. Dr. Boyac has asked that the City declare the
month of May as the Older Americans Month, to submit
nominations for outstanding older Americans and to
list special events for the, older Americans
recognition month. Mayor Darcy has asked that we
place this item on the next agenda.
CLOSED SESSION At 12:05 a.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a
closed session for the purpose of discussing matters
of potential litigation under the provisions of
Section 54956.9, two Subdivision C matters.
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ADJOURNMENT At 12:40 a.m., the meeting was adjourned. The next
Council meeting will be February 28, 1990, at 6:30 p.m.
o Anne Darcy
Mayor
ATTEST:
tG o e C val o
ity CXerk
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