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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-13 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. DECEMBER 13, 1994 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:47 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. EXECUTIVE SESSION This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. This session is open to the public. CLERK'S City Clerk, Donna Grindey, announced that anyone wishing to ANNOUNCEMENT address an item on the agenda should fill out a speakers' slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. PLEDGE OF Councilmember Pederson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC Addressing the Council with matters of concern were Carl PARTICIPATION Kanowsky, Sara Omari and Ed Dunn. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve the agenda with the exception of items 9, 13, and 26 to be pulled for discussion; items 7 & 29 to be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 10, 1994, and to add subsequent need item 38, Sanitation District appointment, and closed session item pending litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), - Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency which need for action arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve the bIINUTES minutes of November 22, 1994, as amended. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None PRESENTATION RECESS RECONVENE Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. Community Youth Master Plan - Ed Redd & Deanna Caputo At 7:26 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed to the meeting of the Community Recovery Agency (see Community Recovery Agency minutes). Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:47 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna ITEM 1 Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been MASTER CASE 92-088 provided. (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-002) Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this item is an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to not act on Conditional Use Permit 92-002. The Commission had granted two previous approvals of the Temporary Use Permit to allow for the continued operation of the church while staff monitored its activities and ensured compliance with the conditions. Applicant: El Bueno Samaritan Foursquare Church. Addressing the Council on this item were Jay Thompson, Judy Caldera, Javier Granados, Carlos Ortiz, Genoveva Faries, Tim Crowley, Carol Farr. Registering written comments on this item was Yvonne Baltazar. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding scheduling a public hearing to revoke all permits; church to take care of the neighborhood, approving the Conditional Use Permit with 6 month review, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by to deny the appeal; and, refer the item back to the Planning Commission, allowing staff to monitor the facility until April 18, 1995, with the understanding that the Planning Commission will act on the conditional use permit at the April 18, 1995, There was no second to this motion. It was then moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to direct staff to prepare a resolution for approval of CUP 92-002 with conditions requiring the continued cooperation regarding neighbor _ concerns as outlined by the Planning Commission and a mandatory six month review. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Smyth, Boyer, Darcy Noes: Heidt Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting at 8:22 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 8:36 p.m. ITEM 2 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna PUBLIC HEARING Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been MASTER CASE 94-072 provided. (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-003 Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this item is an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of master Case 94-072 to allow for the development of a 64,343 square foot property with an In -N -Out restaurant. Applicant: In -N -Out Burger. Appellant: Jan Heidt. Addressing the Council on this item were Raymund Villanueva, Mark Lamereaux, Weston Pringle, Maurice Ungar, Kathleen Ungar, Hal Rattner, Ken Dean, Ann Irvine, Richard Lanum, Shari Gibbs, Penny Puton, Jane Fleck, David Morris, Allan Cameron, Ed Guyot, Randy Pfeister, Jack Ancona, Fred Heiser, Judy Johnson, Nick Dallas, Tori Reaps, Vera Jobson, Andrew Martin, Joan Dunn, Christine R. Jeans. Registering written comments on this item were Paul Thompson, Jennifer Spencer, Sebastian Pinto, Adeline and William King, Roy Kidney, Paul Thompson, Steve Weston, Jim Rousch, Keefe Fernandini, Monica Buchman, Ann Irvine, Alice Muller, Leigh Shafer, Pat Saletore, Betty Burke. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding traffic problems; elimination of 100 foot sign; car count at Lyon Ave. In -N -Out Burger; it was moved by Boyer to return this item to staff and returned to Council at the next regular meeting with further report on the traffic impacts and written into the conditions the elimination of the 100 foot sign. There was no second to this motion. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to deny the 3 Conditional Use Permit. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt Noes: Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Absent: None Excused: None Motion denied. It was then moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to table this item until the second regular meeting in January giving staff the opportunity to see if any other avenues can be explored to mitigate the traffic. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: Boyer, Heidt Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting at 10:04 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 10:13 p.m. ITEM 3 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING PORTA BELLA SPECIFIC City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required by law PLAN 91-001, WHICH have been provided. INCLUDES AN AMENDMENT TO THE Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this item is a GENERAL PLAN & continued public hearing regarding Master Case 92-164 and 93-012 DEVELOPMENT and Final Environmental Report and Addendum SCH 92-041041. AGREEMENT 91-003. Discussion of questions raised by Council at the November 22nd GENERAL PLAN meeting. AMENDMENT INCLUDES CHANGES TO THE It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to call an HIGHWAY NETWORK OF adjourned meeting on January 31, 1995, 6:30 p.m. for the specific THE CIRCULATION purpose of discussing Porta Bella with at least two Planning ELEMENT (INCLUDING Commissioners in attendance. OFF-SITE SEGMENTS) AND CHANGING THE Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. SITES GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION TO SPECIFIC PLAN IN THE 4 ITEM 4 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna PUBLIC HEARING Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been SOLID WASTE provided. FRANCHISE AMENDMENT- Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that the RESOLUTION NO. 94-130 residential refuse franchise agreement provides for rate modifications based on changes in landfill tipping fees and the Producer Price Index (PPI) and requires that PPI adjustments occur in January of each year. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution No. 94-130 which amends the schedule of rates in the franchise agreement to reflect a 2.03% increase in rates for single family households and 2.21% for multi -family bin accounts. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Pederson, Heidt, Boyer, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Resolution 94-130 adopted. ITEM 5 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna PUBLIC HEARING Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been CDBG SUPPLEMENTAL provided. APPROPRIATION PROPOSED STATEMENT Sarona Becker, Administrative Analyst, reported that this item is a Public Hearing to approve the 1994 CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation Proposed Statement. Mayor Pederson closed the public hearing. It was moved by and Boyer and seconded by Pederson to continue the public hearing; and direct staff to prepare the City's Final Statement and return on January 10, 1995, for City Council approval and adoption. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Smyth, Boyer, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. 5 ITEM 6 Rick Putnam, Director, Parks, Recreation & Community Services UNFINISHED BUSINESS reported that the Federal Emergency Management Agency closed TERMINATION OF THE the incident period effective November 30, 1994. In conjunction LOCAL STATE OF with the close of the incident period, the City will terminate the EMERGENCY- local state of emergency effective December 13, 1994. RESOLUTION NO. 94-140 conducted first reading of Ordinance No. 94-14 at the November 22, VEHICLE WEIGHT It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to adopt LIMITS - AMENDMENTS Resolution No. 94-140 proclaiming termination of the local State of TO SECTION 12.48.060 OF Emergency effective December 13, 1994 and instruct staff to THE SANTA CLARITA prepare a report on recommended legislative changes to the local MUNICIPAL CODE - emergency declaration process. On roll call vote: Ayes:. Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Resolution 94-140 adopted. ITEM 7 It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to continue this UNFINISHED BUSINESS item to the meeting of January 10, 1995. 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE: UPDATE Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 8 Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that the City Council UNFINISHED BUSINESS conducted first reading of Ordinance No. 94-14 at the November 22, VEHICLE WEIGHT 1994 Council meeting. This ordinance proposed to amend Section LIMITS - AMENDMENTS 12.48.060 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, which prohibits the TO SECTION 12.48.060 OF use by commercial vehicles with a gross weight of 14,000 pounds, to THE SANTA CLARITA include certain segments of Rainbow Glen Drive and Via Princessa. MUNICIPAL CODE - Addressing the Council on this item was Ken Dean. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance 94-14. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 94-14; and to direct City Manager to contact Sheriff to monitor traffic in the area of Via Princessa. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Pederson, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. [-1 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 9 SISTER CITIES PROGRAM This item is on the agenda to discuss membership in Sister Cities International. The City would share a partnership role by Joining Sister Cities International, an international organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural exchange, information exchange and economic development. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to authorize the City of Santa Clarita membership in Sister Cities International; direct the City Manager to utilize staff resources, as appropriate, in augmenting the community effort to establish a sister cities program under the leadership of the Santa Clarita Valley International Program. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 AMENDMENT OF CDBG PROGRAM YEAR 1993-94 AND 1994-95 FINAL STATEMENTS. This item is to request City Council approval to amend the City's 1993-94 and 1994-95 Final Statements. At the October 25, City Council meeting approval was given to staff to cancel the City's Section 108 Loan Application and reprogram the $260,000 debt service of this loan to provide funding for programa and projects that address community needs. ITEM 11 PROPOSITION "A" FUNDING FOR THE SANTA CLARA RIVER PARK - RESOLUTION NO. 94-135 - Resolution for Proposition "A" application for $2,480,000 for Santa Clara River Park. ITEM 12 SANTA CLARA RIVER PARK SITE PLANNING CONSULTANT - Site Planning Consultant Agreement for the Development of the Santa Clara River Park. ITEM 13 SOLEDAD CANYON RD. MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT 99-028 EM I SIDE REMEDIATION AND ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING REQUESTS - This item deals with recommended treatment to the hillside on the north side of Soledad Canyon Road east of Sand Canyon and with a recommendation for extension of project limits should funds be available at the end of the project. It was moved by and seconded by to authorize that California Landscape Inc. contract be increased by $32,000; and authorize staff to proceed with design of additional median landscaping on Soledad Canyon Road west of Kenroy Avenue. Provided that budget is available at the end of the project and work can be completed at he existing contract unit prices, authorize an appropriate extension to the California Landscape Inc. contract for this work. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 CHUCK PONTIUS COMMUTER RAIL TRAIL - PROJECT NO. 99-029 - SOLEDAD BRIDGE BIKEWAY - PROJECT NO. 99-040 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - Combine the Chuck Pontius Commuter Rail Trail Project No. 99-029 with Soledad Bridge Bikeway Project No. 99-040 for the purpose of optimizing cost effective competitive bidding. ITEM 15 CABLE TELEVISION EQUIPMENT BID - On October 12, 1994, the City went out to bid seeking proposals for television equipment and installation for the purpose of implementing a two -camera fixed operation in the Council Chambers. Two bids were received and staff believes the two bids to be insufficient. ITEM 16 TRAFFIC MODEL USER AGREEMENT - Occasionally, private developers request the City of Santa Clarita and County of Los Angeles to lease the new "Joint City/County Traffic Model" in order to teat development forecasts and traffic volume projections for their various projects. ITEM 17 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT (PROJECT NO. PWS -1) - On October 11, 1994, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Kalban, Inc. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director on November 23, 1994, for a total construction cost of $54,512.00. This project was completed approximately three weeks ahead of schedule and $20,000 under budget. ITEM IS EARTHQUAKE REPAIR AT CORPORATE YARD. - Accept work performed by Goss Construction of epoxy injection of concrete damage at Corporate" Yard. ITEM 19 FY'93-'94 ANNUAL OVERLAY - On July 12, 1994, Council approved the advertisement for bids of this project. On November 15, 1994, the bids were opened and read aloud. The State/Local Transportation Partnership Program identifies and participates in funding locally supported projects. On April 19, 1994, Council awarded the subject project to Granite Construction Company in the amount of $129,075. As part of this program, the City has applied for $24,976 in State Partnership funds. ITEM 20 MEDIAN MODIFICATIONSA PROVEMENTS: MCBEAN PARKWAY AT ORCHARD VILLAGE ROAD, BOUQUET CANYON ROAD AT ESPUELLA DRIVE, VALENCIA BLVD. AT CITRUS STREET AND SECO CANYON ROAD AT BOUQUET CANYON ROAD (PROJECT NO. 95-027) - The scope of this project involves the construction of sidewalks on McBean parkway at Orchard Village Road for transit service, the extension of the left -turn pocket and the reconstruction of the City Hall driveway on Valencia Boulevard at Citrus Street, and the installation of a median on Seco Canyon Road at Bouquet Canyon Road. ITEM 21 APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM (AB471) TO LANDSCAPE THE METROLINK RIGHT- OF-WAY ALONG PINE ST. BETWEEN MARKET ST. & SAN FERNANDO RD. - RESOLUTION NO. 94-137 - The Legislature of the State of California enacted AB471 providing $10 million annually for 10 years to local, state and federal agencies and non-profit entities for projects to enhance and mitigate the environmental impacts of modified or new public transportation facilities. Staff has prepared and submitted an application for grant funding in the amount of $238,525 to irrigate and landscape the Metrolink right-of-way along Pine St. & Railroad Ave. between San Fernando Rd. & Market St. ITEM 22 HALF PRICE PASS SALES FOR SAN FERNANDO VALLEY SERVICE - This item is on the agenda for authorization from City Council to sell monthly bus passes for San Fernando Valley Bus service at 50% off the regular price for the month of January . ITEM 23 FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION - SECTION 9 GRANT APPLICATION - Application for federal funds of $611,655 to enable the 1995 payment to be made for the bus lease for the City's 29 transit and commuter buses, that are dependent upon federal funding. ITEM 24 AMENDMENTS TO UDC - Staff has prepared an Ordinance addressing placement of manufactured housing on lots, and restricting the use of metallic siding on all single family residences. ITEM 25 ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Recently, Councilmember Darcy suggested that staff look into assisting the development of environmentally sound business and industries within the City of Santa Clarita. This objective would help meet the requirements of AB939, designed to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by 25% by the year 1995 and 50% by the year 2000. ITEM 26 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE COMMUNITY YOUTH MASTER PLAN 9 COMMITTEE - RESOLUTION NO. 94-134 - After a planning phase of six months, over 40 individuals have participated in developing the youth master plan concept. Several members of the executive committee, along with youth representatives, will present brief comments on the need to develop such a plan. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to adopt Resolution No. 94-134. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Boyer, Heidt, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Resolution No. 94-134 adopted. ITEM 27 CHECK REGISTER NOS. 46 FOR THE PERIODS 11/07 TO 11/09 AND 11/17/94 - CHECK REGISTER NOS. 47 FOR THE PERIODS 11/11/94 TO IV16/94 AND 11/2M4. RESOLUTION 1/23/94- RESOLUTION NUMBER 94-136 - Resolution No. 94-136 approves and ratifies for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 46 for the periods 11/07/94 to 11/09/94 and 11/17/94. Check Register Nos. 47 for the periods 11/1L94 to 11/16/94 and 11/23/94. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve the remainder of the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Pederson, Smyth, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that each year at this ITEM 28 time City staff takes the opportunity to evaluate the City s adopted 1994-95 MID -YEAR budget. This item presents the results of this evaluation, and BUDGET ANALYSIS AND proposed adjustments that are necessary. ADJUSTMENT It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to adjust FY94- 95 budgeted revenues and expenditures for various funds in the amounts specified and adopt Resolution No. 94-139. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS This item was continued to the January 10, 1995, Council meeting. 10 ITEM 29 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN ACTION ITEM ADOPTION NEW BUSINESS Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that ITEM 30 during the past month, staff has observed an increase in the PHASE II - DEBRIS amount of phone calls received requesting debris removal. While REMOVAL PROGRAM: the City will discontinue accepting requests for debris removal REQUEST FOR following December 15, 1994, staff estimates that there will be ADDITIONAL FEMA approximately three to four weeks worth of debris still remaining FUNDING in the City's right-of-way after the cutoff date. Staff is requesting Council allocate an additional $700,000 to the City's Disaster Fund in order to allow for the completion of the current debris removal program. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to direct staff to increase the Earthquake Debris Removal Account 91-19934-227 by $700,000 and increase estimated revenues for the 1994 Earthquake Reimbursement Fund account 90-3597 by $700,000. NEW BUSINESS This item was continued to the regular City Council meeting of ITEM 31 January 10, 1995. SOLEDAD METROLINK STATION LAND PURCHASE OPTIONS NEW BUSINESS On roll call vote: ITEM 32 Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy ECONOMIC Noes: None DEVELOPMENT Absent: None ADMINISTRATION Excused: None EARTHQUAKE Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS This item was continued to the regular City Council meeting of ITEM 31 January 10, 1995. SOLEDAD METROLINK STATION LAND PURCHASE OPTIONS NEW BUSINESS Don Duckworth, reported that the City Council approved issuance ITEM 32 of Request for Qualification (RFQ) to select: 1) an economist to ECONOMIC measure and describe the costs of the Northridge Earthquake to DEVELOPMENT Santa Clarita; 2) an economic development specialist to identify ADMINISTRATION industrial and office development opportunities for Santa Clarita EARTHQUAKE and to develop a comprehensive economic attraction and retention RECOVERY FUNDS program; and 3) a commercial revitalization specialist to develop a commercial revitalization strategy for the Soledad Canyon Road Corridor; 4) a downtown revitalization specialist to develop a downtown revitalization strategy for Newhall. Registering written comments on this item was Larry Bird. 11 It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to authorize a contract with: 1) Keyser Marston & Associates for an amount not to exceed $16,500 dollars (CDBG Supplemental funds) to perform an economic assessment of earthquake damages; 2) Economic Strategies Group for an amount not to exceed $63,000 dollars (Economic Development Administration funds) to perform a target market analysis and economic development strategy; and 3) Freedman, Tung, and Bottomley for an amount not to exceed $75,000 dollars (Economic Development Administration funds and CDBG Supplemental funds) to perform downtown revitalization services for Newhall. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Boyer, Smyth, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Michael Haviland, Marketing and Economic Development Manager, ITEM 33 reported that the City's Economic Development policy does not BUSINESS INCENTIVES specifically provide for the opportunity to waive all or part of its fee FOR JOBS RETENTION structure as an incentive to retain expanding businesses who may be considering relocation. Other competing cities are offering extensive economic development incentive packages to lure businesses away from Santa Clarita. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to authorize the City Manager to implement all possible incentives, including a waiver of part or all development fees up to $20,000 as a mechanism to retain jobs within the City of Santa Clarita, limited to three projects; and to report to Council in 6 months on the success of efforts. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Pederson, Boyer, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to continue this ITEM 34 item to the regular City Council meeting of January 10, 1995. CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTER Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. MANAGEMENT BOARD - 12 It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to continue this NEW BUSINESS item to the regular City Council meeting of January 10, 1995. ITEM 35 DEREGULATION OF Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. CALIFORNIA UTILITIES - NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Heidt's appointment to the District will expire in ITEM 36 January, 1995, and has requested this item be placed on the SOUTHEAST MOSQUITO agenda. ABATEMENT DISTRICT - It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to re -appoint Councilmember Heidt to the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District for the next two years. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Heidt has requested this item be placed on the ITEM 37 agenda to review the handling of confidential material presented to CONFIDENTIAL the Council. MATERIAL - Addressing the Council on this item was Bob Lathrop, Ed Dunn, John Steffen. Registering written comments on this item were Pat Saletore, Lynn Plambeck, Joan Dunn, Ed Guyot. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to refer this item to staff for a report to Council on procedure to handling legal correspondence and making sure that it is stamped confidential. Councilmember Smyth offered a substitute motion which was seconded by Boyer to direct staff to begin the research to develop policies for defining and handling confidential material by the Council. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Pederson, Smyth, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. SUBSEQUENT NEED It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to appoint Mayor ITEM 38 Darcy, Mayor Pro -tem Boyer, and Councilmember Pederson to the 13 SANITATION DISTRICT Sanitation District as the two members and alternate. APPOINTMENT On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Pederson, Heidt, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. RECESS At 11:30 p.m. Council recessed to closed session. City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for the purpose of conference with legal counsel on potential litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9 (c), in addition the subsequent need item conference with legal counsel on potential litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), - Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency. RECONVENE At 11:57 p.m., Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council. CITY ATTORNEY Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that the City Council by a ANNOUNCEMENT 4/0/1 vote (one abstention) approved the initiation of an action regarding which the defendants and other particulars shall, once formally commenced, be disclosed to any persons upon inquiry, unless to do so would jeopardize the City's ability to effectuate service of process on one or more unserved parties, or that to do so would jeopardize the City's ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations to its advantage. At 11:58 p.m., it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to ADJOURNMENT adjourn in memory of Ruth Hebert. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 14