HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-29 - AGENDAS - STUDY SESSION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1993
7:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor
Santa Clarlta, Ca. 91355
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
7:00 7:15 PM ITEM 1 SLIDE PRESENTATION, PORTA BELLA PROJECT
- PROPOSED FOR BERMITE SITE - This item is on the agenda as an
update to the City Council on the Porta Bella Specific Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Allow the applicant to make an
informational slide presentation and to receive this report.
7:15 - 8:00 PM ITEM 2 TOBACCO CONTROL - At the meeting of August 24, 1993,
the Council directed staff to research information relative to the issue of
sale and consumption of tobacco products in specified locations and to
present that information at this study session.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff report, community.
recommendations, discuss and provide direction to staff.
8:00 - 8:30 PM ITEM 3 1 SOUTHWEST MUSEUM . REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL -
In July, 1993, the City received an invitation to submit a letter of intent to
propose a new location for the Southwest Museum. Santa Ciarita is among
approximately 160 communities that were invited to do so.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: , Discuss item and direct staff to initiate
preparation of proposal to the Southwest Museum if so invited and to
return to Council for approval.
Study Session Agenda
September 29, 1993
8:30 - 9:15 PM ITEM 4 DRAFT REPORT FOR THE NEWHALL PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION PROGRAM - On March 9, 1993, the Council authorized
Jeff Oberdorfer & Assoc. to conduct the Newhall Public Participation
Program which was designed to . determine the needs and goals of the
residents, social service providers, community organizations, property
owners and businesses in Downtown Newhall.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the document, provide comments,
and direct staff to present the final document to the Council for acceptance
at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1993
NOTES
Meeting called to order by Mayor Pro -tem, George Pederson, at 7:00 p.m.
All Councilmembers were present except Mayor Heidt, who was excused.
Flag Salute was led by Mayor Pro -tem Pederson.
Councilmember Klajic moved, and Darcy seconded, that a subsequent need item be placed on
the agenda as item #5. The item deals with a request from Councilmember Klajic that an
expenditure of $5,000 be approved for the videotaping of the LASER conference. On roll call
vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: Heidt
Item 1 -Porta. Bella Project - The developer presented a slide presentation on the Porta Bella
Specific Plan as an update to City Council.
Mayor Pro -tem recessed the meeting at 7:25 p.m. and reconvened at 7:29 p.m.
Item 2 - Tobacco Control - Mike Murphy explained this item to Council, stating that at the regular
meeting of August 24, 1993, Council directed staff to research information relative to this issue
of sale and consumption of tobacco products in specific locations.
Those addressing Council on this item were: Pam Rowan, 22153 Ave. Morales, Woodland Hills;
Carroll Devine, Northridge; Dr. Gary Kodel, 18547 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita; Michael
Squire, no address given member of American Lung Society; Newell Moore, no address given
member American Heart Assoc; Robert Fritz, no address given, member Coalition for Healthy
Santa Clarita; Mitch McMullen, Java 'n' Jazz Coffeehouse owner, Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita;
Michelle Peabody, Westlake; Alan Tovar, Agoura Hills; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore
Ave.,Santa Clarita; Donna Pugh, Coalition for a Healthy Santa Clarita; Jack Curenton, Santa
Clarita; Anne Irvine, Santa Clarita.
Council discussion included: staff research Moorpark and Thousand Oaks Ordinances; dealing
with feelings of both smokers and non-smokers; vending machines outlawed; smoke-free
workplace; restaurants posting smoking policies; supporting a 20 ft. set-aside in a, smoke-free
building; no free cigarette samples to underage children; vending machine placed in area other
than at front door; health issue; considering exemptions for private clubs, veteran organizations,
fraternal organizations; setting public participation program within 60 days.
Council directed staff to develop a sample ordinance from the result of othercities and bring back
for discussion within 60 days
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Mayor Heidt arrived at 7:55 p.m.
Item 4 - Newhall Public Participation Program - Kevin Michel introduced this item to Council. Jeff
Oberdoerffer, consultant, gave a brief overview of downtown Newhall participation plan. He
discussed the final document on this plan, explaining the description of the process, consultant
recommendations, options and ideas from the community workshop, focus groups, surveys and
other information. Ester Aguilar, consultant, reported on the public participation meeting with the
Spanish-speaking population.
Discussion items from community included: small town atmosphere, old West town; emotional ties
to Newhall; safe town; bilingual Sheriff patrol on horseback; curbs and gutters; improving visual
appearance of San Fernando Rd.;historical context; pedestrian -walking downtown; and others.
Council discussion included: youth job employment; undocumented workers; supportive of
revitalization, rather than redevelopment; cooperation of absent property owners; enhance ability
of residents to own their homes; absentee landlords; public safety; bypass road leaving San
Fernando Rd. to pedestrian traffic; special session on financing; additional enforcement.
Those addressing the Council were: Syril Hamilton, owner of building corner Lyons and Fan
Fernando Rd.; Roger Phillips, no address given; Dan Hon; James McDonnel, Anne Irvine; Mike
Lyons; Carol Rock; Ed Bolden; Lynn Plambeck; Allan Cameron; Larry Bird.
Council directed staff to finalize the report with the consultant and determine the next step least
public amount of the city steering the effort which needs to be the local merchants, landlords, etc.
Mayor Heidt recessed at 10:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:04 p.m.
Item 3 - Southwest Museum - Kevin Michel and Chris Kudija updated Council on the status of this
project. Proposal deadline is November 30, 1993. It is proposed that 300,000 people will visit
the new location of which will staff 75 persons. The area needed is a 7 112 acre site for 1,000
sq. ft. facility, convenient to freeways and other historic sites. Newhall Land & Farm are
interested.
Council discussion: If we meet criteria, attractive consideration is ajoint venture of NL&F; not just
a City museum but would benefit the whole valley; let them know we are ready and interested;
County arrange for the City to use the property behind Wm. S. Hart Museum.
Item 5 - Subsequent Need item - Councilmember Klajic stated that the committee would like to
videotape the LASER conference and is in need of $5,000 from the Elsmere fund. She stated
that the money to the City will be paid back.
Council discussion: contact the City of Lakewood who have their own videotaping studio and ask
them to videotape the conference; have 25 organizations supporting this effort to donate; last
minute effort. Those addressing Council were: Allan Cameron. It was moved by Boyer and
seconded by Klajic to fund the $5,000. On voice vote:
Ayes:. Boyer, Darcy, Klajic
Noes: Pederson, Heidt
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10m