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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-04-03 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION (2)City Council Study Session Notes April 4, 1991 The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., with a recess at 7:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. Mayor Boyer stated that the Drought committee tallies were being taken care of, and the announcement would be later in the meeting. Item #3 - City Manager George Caravalho introduced the report on (7:45 p.m.) Capitol Improvements and John Medina stated the step by step program, giving an explanation of the summary by projects, project series numbers in the table of contents. Funding source identified. Council questioned City Hall space, compared to space in bank building, libraries, bridge projects. The importance of the projects was discussed. Plan states projects, and any projects can, be given more attention than others if needed. Council discussed bridge widening at Vista Delgado/Decoro and sewer construction. (8:15 p.m.) Drought committee was selected. Klajic and Heidt requested that another woman be chosen for the committee to balance things out. McKeon objected, stating that a person should not be chosen just because of their gender, and that if he were female he would be offended.to be chosen for that reason. It was moved by Heidt and second by Klajic to select five (5) community representatives to the committee. The five consist of: Ed Redd, Don Froelich,. Richard Green, Holly King and Valerie Roher. On Roll Call vote: AYES: Heidt, Klajic, Boyer NOES: Darcy, McKeon Motion passed. It was also decided that the committee chairperson would be Community Development Director, Lynn Harris.- (8:30 arris: (8:30 p.m.) It was moved by Heidt and second by Klajic to place on the agenda; discussion regarding the selection of Integrated Waste Committee members, and that there are four positions, and 2 people running. Jill Klajic is one of, the people interested in the position. All were in favor. Another motion was made to support Jill Klajic in her position. All were in favor. It was also suggested that the staff chairperson give committee a lesson in the Brown Act and that the City Clerk give a lesson on disclosure forms. (8:35 p.m.) Discussion resumed regarding the Capitol Improvement Program., Medina continued the explanation of program. Discussed Wiley Cyn. Bridge and funds, discussed parking problems in Newhall in certain areas. Stressed the importance of improvements on roads and facilities. It was moved by McKeon and second by Darcy to bring the Capitol improvement program to Council at a regular scheduled Council meeting. All were in favor. (9:05 p.m.) Recess (9:20 p.m.) Reconvened Item #4 Jeff Kolin, Director of Parks and Recreation presented this item on the City commitment to human services. The goal being to develop framework within which the City of - Santa''Clarita can define its role and set priorities. Presented were expenditures for human services. Which approach would be best? Questions arose regarding the S.A.N.E. Program and *reimbursement of funds. Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager explained that it depends on the amount of money retrieved during a drug bust. Boyer expressed interest in seeing stability in the Senior Center program and child care program. Discussion of Senior Center and service to the seniors. How funding should be handled. It was moved by' Heidt and second by McKeon to select Approach A. In favor: Heidt, McKeon Opposed: Darcy, Klajic, Boyer Motion denied. It was moved by Darcy and second by' Klajic to select Approach B. In favor: Darcy, Klajic Opposed: Heidt, McKeon, Boyer Motion denied. It was decided that to continue with the CDBG the way it has been and if necessary use General funds. Continue as previous years. Then reassess when the budget comes around. All were in favor. (10:07p.m.) Public Participation - Alan Cameron commented on our flaw in the sound system and suggested that it was a bad switch or amplifier trouble and we should have someone check this out. He commented on the Drought Committee and the possibility of a municipal water company, CIP. Councilmember Jo Anne Darcy requested that the closed session be adjourned to the regular meeting on April 9th, 1991 in memory of Al Seldner, who recently passed away. A community leader and activist. (10:20 p.m.) Adjourned.