HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-01 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION (2)Study Session Notes
May 1, 1991
Call to order: 7:30 p.m.
Roll call: All present
Item 1 - New employees were introduced.
Item 2 - Flag Memorial - George Caravalho explained the meeting
with Warren and Vera Johnson, the Memorial Committee and
City staff. Bids for design of Memorial will be due by
Monday, May 13, 1991 and to be awarded on May 14, 1991.
Speaking on this item were Warren Johnson of Santa
Clarita, regarding the flag pole. Council discussion
included increasing` the cost of the memorial and
donations.
It was moved by McKeon and second by Klajic to authorize
the maximum of $40,000 or one half the remainder to be
raised by community. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by McKeon and second by Darcy to delete the
flag from the memorial, and with no objections, it was so
ordered.
Item 2A Prop A Funds - George Caravalho explained the exchange of
Prop A money with the City of LaCanada/Flintridge (please
see staff report). It was moved by(McKeon and second by
Darcy to add this as a subsequent need item which arose
after the posting of the agenda. It was moved by Darcy
and second by Heidt to approve the recommended_ action of
one, two and three.
Discussion included: George Caravalho explained that the
money will be used to widen San Fernando Rd. The City
pays one half, resident pays one half from the curb to the
house. Medina explained the process for the exchange. On
roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: None
Item 3 Public Opinion Poll - Mike Haviland who introduced Debra
Babcock, President of Personal Touch Marketing. Purpose
of study was to determine image of Santa Clarita. The
survey was explained. Mike Haviland stated that name
recognition is important, that the name has strong
connotation and Santa Clarita has not many negative
perceptions. Next element to be identified are what types
of jobs are available.
Discussion included jobs/housing balance; highest quality
in City; clean businesses; major hotel in City; more
restaurants (big names). Move forward carefully for new
jobs; shoe store, hotel/conference; corporate buildings;
types of companies; etc. Sports facilities; ecology and
recyclable products; utilize surveys from Chamber of
Commerce; build a house and you finish inside; involved
with City employees becoming homeowners; power centers,
(Price Club; etc.)
Recess: 9:14 p.m.
Reconvene: 9:22 p.m.
Item 4 Redevelopment - Mike Haviland explained the item. Not as
strong a financial tool as it once was. Supported through
tax increment financing. Redevelopment agency is a
developer.
Council directed staff to proceed with redevelopment
agency.
Item 5 AB939-Overview - Ecosource representatives, public
education and outreach activities. Evolution process to
select programs. Tasks that remain. State mandated 14
criteria. Council to review the alternatives.
Information needs to be re -packaged.
Council directed staff to prepare a summary of the
alternatives and to be put on next agenda (5-14-91), with
a tentative public hearing of June 6, 11, 1991.- Deadline
to have, in State is 7/1/91 with a Bill pending to move
deadline to 1/1/92.'
Klajic and Heidt appointed by Mayor to submit approval to
Ecosource by 5/9/91.
Moved by Darcy and second by McKeon to adjourn meeting.
Adjournment - 10:17 p.m.