HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-06 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION (2)CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION NOTES
March 6, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 7;35 p m
All Councilmembers were present
The flag salute was led by Mayor Pro -Tem Jill Klajic
Item 1 - Gang Task Force - Jan Heidt briefly discussed the community
meeting in East Newhall Next she discussed the meeting that she
and staff members were invited to attend in Carson regarding gangs.
Santa Clarita needs to look at "gang prevention" Stats show that
gangs are not new Hispanic gangs have been around approximately 1S
years, Black gangs approximately 30 years and the Oriental gangs are
recent Gangs develop because of cultural/social development When
the draft ended in 1972 it left young people with no place to go
The draft helped young people to get out of their neighborhoods,
into new surroundings and really take a look at their lives. Now,
they are stuck in their neighborhoods Population affects gangs
Gangs lack self-esteem There are four gangs in Santa Clarita Two
in East Newhall, one in Val Verde and one in Saugus Gangs come in
from other areas The time is now to prepare an action plan for the
community. Do an assessment of what we have here Many resources
can be implemented Parenting classes should be more widely
offered Regain control The community needs to get involved
Ken - Spoke on,the ride -along session that he and George C went on
last Summer in Linwood Such a different world, a war zone There
are now over 100,000 gang members Opportunity is tremendous to
prevent gangs now Do not wait Nip it in the bud'_
Carl B - we need to take responsibility Stop grafitti now
Anti-grafitti paint is expensive but worth it and necessary
Jill - recently asked Vyto A to help write grafitti ordinance
Some businesses do not want grafitti removed -pessimistic attitude
Businesses do not donate to the cause Have never offered to pay
for the services that Pride Committee offers Time to come up with
a program Time to write a grafitti ordinance
Jan - Carl N should do some research on grafitti ordinance
Carl B - addressed Capt Spierer if any recommendations have been
received It is a policy decision Sheriff's Dept photographs
arafitti before it is removed
Buck - Not sure an ordinance would be fair If businesses are
willing to help, start with that
Jan - write letters to businesses
Jill - Trash dumpsters needed in E Newhall and street sweeping
signs are needed E Newhall is more than ready to clean up'
Jan - le,tters to Corporate offices Give choice - help with
grafitti or be fined if there is an ordinance in place
Item 2 - C8:2S p -m.) - SC Transit Logo - Dennis Luppens - One year
ago Council adopted transit plan Set for this July Need to make
buses more appealing to residents City has made great strides
May is set for RFP for operation services Mid-April buses to
arrive Introduced Diane Demergian, designer of logo design Logo
should convey 21st century, the City is in the lead Asked Council
to review signs and color schemes
Council discussed color, size, position
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klajic to include in the
signs, trees. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: McKeon
Motion passed.
Agreed that logo would display three trees with script letters, and
possibly some hills
No one was scheduled for Public Participation
Meeting adjourned to Close Session at 9 p m