HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-06-30 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION (2)Notes from Study Session of June 30, 1993
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Call to order: 6:06 p.m.
Roll Call: All were present with the exception of Carl Boyer, who was
expected to arrive by 7:30 p.m. for Closed Session.
Item 1: GRAFFITI ABATEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE - Director of Public Works;
Jeff Kolin presented a brief background of this item and
turned continued report over to Kevin Tonoian; Administrative
Analysis. Kevin Tonoian went into further detail regarding
the efforts of the Santa Clarita Pride Committee;
coordination and dispatch of calls received on graffiti; the
costs of the different projects. Kevin then introduced
Cecilia Burda; Recreation Superintendent who gave a detailed
report on the anti -gang task force and graffiti. She then
introduced citizens Sandy Moss and Pat Adams who presented
additional information to Council.
Kevin Tonoian introduced Sgt. Carl Deeley of the Sheriff's
Department who spoke on curfew issues and violations and gave
several statistics.
Kevin Tonoian introduced Joe Hiltner, a member of the Pride
Committee who expressed concern with the gang and graffiti
problems in the Santa Clarita area, enforcing that the City
must take a stronger stand.
Council discussion: .
All of Council was in complete support of all material
discussed. Jill Klajic suggested that the graffiti ord. be
amended to 48 hours rather than 20 days. JoAnne Darcy
suggested maybe a 72 -hour time limit. Because of the
constant need in Castaic and Val Verde, 48 hours has not
worked, but 72 hours does. She felt that all issues should
be implemented. Jan Heidt discussed the bus issues, speaking
out at Junior Highs, parties, taggers, riding buses. Have
someone look into opening up the dance club at Magic Mountain
again. Have consistent policies within the schools.
Item 2: IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS Don Williams,
Senior Planner, presented this item, going through each step
of the process. Kwan Beilin presented further information
regarding Step #1 and explained the bonds and the bond
market. JoAnne Darcy questioned the level of financing, and
Kwan explained that after review of each case it can be
better determined. There are different grade bonds.
Council discussion:
JoAnne Darcy questioned how the City could make this more
feasible and Don Williams explained that it is very difficult
to reduce the number of fees, explained that the City
Attorney stated that is very difficult to waive fees. Jan
Heidt questioned that the units should be scattered and
located throughout. the City. People want to donate land to
City.for homes or parks, they should feel free to do so.
Public Participation:
Tom Hayner - Pride• Committee and Anti -Gang Committee - spoke
on the graffiti issue and low income housing.
Probation Officer -Barney Bartell - prevention of gangs and
graffiti. Spoke on presentation in Norwalk and the stand
that Norwalk takes on this. Jan Heidt requested that due to
time constraints he come back to a future Council meeting and
present his issue.
Mrs. Jones .- spoke on the graffiti problem and how
desperately new legislation is needed. Make parents and
children remove the graffiti. Make .youth register as tagger
offenders. Create fines (steep ones). - Give Counseling to
tagger and families.
The meeting adjourned to closed.session at 7:26 p.m.