HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-22 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
OCTOBER 22,1996
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro -tem Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City
Council at 5:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present except for Mayor Boyer who arrived
late.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation.
RECESS At 5:40 p.m., Mayor Pro -tem Smyth recessed to closed session in the
Orchard Room.
CLOSED SESSION City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for
ANNOUNCEMENT the purpose of conference with labor negotiator - Government Code
Section 54957.6(f) - Agency negotiator: City Manager; Government Code
Section 54956.8 regarding Real Property - Lease Hold Interest in City
Hall Building: Owner: Valencia National Bank; conference with legal
counsel - existing litigation - Government Code 54956.9(a) - one matter:
City of Santa Clarita vs. Schreiber Food, Inc.; conference with legal
counsel - potential litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c.)
one matter; subsequent need item - conference with legal counsel -
existing litigation - Government Code 54956.9(a) - S.C.O.P.E. & Fleck
vs. City of Santa Clarita & others, this item arose after the posting of
the agenda and is in need of immediate action to consider a potential
settlement issue.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to add the subsequent
need item to the closed session agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Majic, Heidt, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:45
�. p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in
ANNOUNCEMENT closed session which was required to be reported.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Boyer called to order the regular meeting of the City
Council at 6:50 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
CITY CLERK'S Deputy City Clerk, Geri Davis, announced that anyone wishing
ANNOUNCEMENT to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speakers' slip
and submit it to the Deputy City Clerk before the item is
discussed.
EXECUTIVE
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the
SESSION
agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed.
This session is open to the public.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Smyth gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF
Councilmember Smyth led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
" PRESENTATIONS Congressman McKeon gave an updated report on the Elsmere
Canyon Legislation.
APPROVAL OF It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Klajic to approve the
AGENDA agenda with the exception of items 7, 10, 13, and 19 to be pulled
for discussion, and the addition of subsequent need item #18
which arose after the posting of the agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
AWARDS/ Council recognized Irene Tovar, Latin American Civic
RECOGNITIONS Association Head Start Program, who gave a presentation on the
Head Start Program. Recognitions were also given for National
Crime Prevention Month, The Masters' College - Mens
Basketball Team and "Caught You Doing Something Good"
awards went to Adele Macpherson and Cindy Cameron for aiding
car accident victim, Dominic Ingrafia.
APPROVAL OF
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to approve the
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minutes of September 24, 1996.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RECESS
Mayor Boyer recessed to the Newhall Redevelopment Agency at
7:30 p.m. (see Newhall Redevelopment Agency minutes)
RECONVENE
Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council
at 7:41 p.m.
PUBLIC
Addressing the Council were: Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore
PARTICIPATION
Av., Santa Clarita, regarding Newhall Ranch; Penni Toyston,
25755 Nashya Way, Santa Clarita, regarding transit commuter
bus 796; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Santa Clarita; Cheryl
Grotefend, 25402 Via Labrada, regarding transportation to
Warner Center; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring Av., Santa
Clarita.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, JANITORIAL CONTRACT -
Award bid for janitorial services to Power Building Janitorial Services for city park buildings
and other recreation facilities for 1996/97. Funds have been budgeted in the current fiscal
"-^ year for the term of the contract through June 30, 1997, in Account No. 01-9220-227. Award
contract to Power Building Janitorial Services in the amount of $28,586.53, plus a
contingency of 10 percent of the contract to cover special requests. Authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract, and sign all documents.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
BOUQUET CANYON TRAIL PHASE II - PROJECT NO. 99-045 - PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE - Notice of Completion and project acceptance for the Bouquet Canyon Trail
Phase II, a multi -use trail extension situated on the northerly side of Newhall Ranch Road
between McBean Parkway and Bouquet Canyon Road. Accept the project and direct the City
Clerk to record the Notice of Completion. At the expiration of 35 days from the date of
recordation of the Notice of Completion, direct staff to release the amount deducted from the
final payment and retention, except such amounts as are required by law to be withheld by
properly executed and filed notice to stop payment.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPLICATION APPROVAL FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 96.127 - The City's grant
application for the 1997-1998 EEMP grant cycle is due November 12, 1996, and must include
the following: A Resolution by the City Council authorizing submittal of grant application.
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The application must indicate a transportation project for which the additional mitigation
grant is for. This EEMP grant application will designate the SR -14 Antelope Freeway High -
Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Project for purposes of additional mitigation. Adopt
Resolution No. 96-127 for the Santa Clara River Scenic Roadside Enhancement Project.
Approve the filing of an application for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation
Program for grant assistance. Certify that said applicant will make adequate provisions for
operation and maintenance of the project. Appoint the City Manager to conduct all
negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications,
agreements, amendments, payment requests, and other documentation that may be
necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
RE-APPLICATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT MITIGATION
PROGRAM (EEMP) FOR THE EAST CANYON WILDLIFE CORRIDOR
REFORESTATION PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 96-131 - The East Canyon to Gavin
Canyon area of the Santa Clarita Woodlands is a critical wildlife corridor. Additionally it is
an ideal trailhead/staging area for low intensity recreational use of the southern portion of
the Woodlands. The total number of projects submitted at that time for consideration under
the EEMP were several times the amount of money available. The conservancy's application
fell a mere few points short of qualifying for the previous grant. Adopt Resolution No. 96-131
supporting the joint re-application of the Santa Clarita Watershed Recreation and
Conservation Authority with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for an
EEMP grant totaling $235,000.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES - In March of
1995, the City Council directed staff to modify its agreement with the firm of California
Street Maintenance Inc. (Contractee) in order to upgrade street sweeping from bi-monthly to
weekly service. This upgrade in service was consistent with the City's Best Management
Practices (BMP's), and was required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Permit. At this time, staff requests that the City Council amend this agreement in
order for the Contractee to maintain weekly street sweeping services through June 30, 1997.
Authorize the City Manager to execute proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Street Sweeping
Agreement with California Street Maintenance, Inc. To continue weekly street sweeping
services through June 30, 1997.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
SERVICE AGREEMENT EXPENDITURES REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL -
METROLINK STATION SECURITY - Renewal of agreement for security services for both
Metrolink Stations for the FY 96-97. Approve renewal in the amount of $90,000 with funds
approved and budgeted from Account No. 55-7020-227 for Fiscal Year 96/97. Authorize the
City Manager to execute agreement documents.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-130
- Section 34090 of the Government Code provides a procedure whereby any City record which
has served its purpose and is no longer required, may be destroyed. There are certain records
retained by the City which have become eligible for destruction. Adopt Resolution No. 96-130
and authorize the City Clerk to begin destruction of eligible City records.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Majic to approve
staff recommendation with the exception of the Council
tapes; direct staff to do a press release to see if there is
any interest in these tapes, if no response, Mayor Boyer
to receive the first 3.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
THE PLANNING CONSORTIUM - As a result of the recent project modifications, staff is
requesting an increase in the amount of $6,925.00 to the professional services contract with
"— The Planning Consortium. The increase is necessary to cover costs associated with revising
the EIR for the North Hills Development located in the Valencia area (Master Case No. 96-
003). Authorize the amendment to the approved contract in the amount of $6,925.00. Funds
are available in Account No. 20-2224.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
CDBG SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT PHASE I - PROJECT NO. 57-06 - CONTRACT
AWARD - The scope of this project includes street improvement repair work within eligible
areas of the City. The work involves repairs to earthquake damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk,
cross gutters, wheelchair ramps, driveway aprons, asphaltic concrete pavement and base.
Award the contract to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc. For $188,281.45, and authorize a 20 percent
contingency expenditure should any change orders to the contract become necessary.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve all documents relating to this contract.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1995-01
(MASTER CASE NO. 95-059) THE "HUNTERS GREEN GOLF COURSE AND
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT" ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION NO. 96-129 - The
"Resolution of Application" proposed for adoption by the City Council constitutes a formal
request to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to initiate annexation
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proceedings for the "Hunters Green" Annexation. The Resolution sets forth applicable
Government Code sections, reasons for the annexation, exhibits identifying the site, and
other required information. The annexation consists of 103 acres located in the Sand Canyon
area. Adopt Resolution No. 96-129, making application to the Local Agency Formation
Commission for the "Hunters Green" Annexation - Annexation No. 1995-01 (Master Case No.
95-049).
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to adopt
Resolution 96-129.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: Majic
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution 96-129 adopted.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR ANNEXATION FEES TO OUTSIDE
AGENCIES - Request to authorize payment of fees to outside agencies for annexation processing
for seven annexations. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order in the amount of
$30,280 for annexation fees to LAFCO to be charged to Account No. 01-5101-236.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
SIERRA HIGHWAY/STATE ROUTE 14 CONGESTION CORRIDOR STRIPING - PROJECT
NO. 95-31 - On January 9, 1996, Council awarded a contract to Korve Engineering for the design
phase of this project. Council awarded the contract with the condition that the feasibility study
portion of this project would include a review of bicycle lane options on Sierra Highway. The
feasibility study has been completed and alternatives for bicycle lanes have been identified. Korve
Engineering recommends Alternative F, which will add an additional traffic/shoulder lane in each
direction that vehicles will be allowed to use only during peak congestion hours, leaving these lanes
open for bicyclists the remainder of the time. Give authorization to proceed with the design of the
Sierra Highway/State Route 14 Congestion Corridor Project using Alternative F of the August 1996
Feasibility Study prepared by Korve Engineering for this project.
Registering written comments on this item was Tony
Castagnola.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
BOUQUET CANYON ROAD LEFT TURN RESTRICTION - The purpose of this report is to seek
Council's authorization to implement a partial median closure on Bouquet Canyon Road across from
the Best Buy Shopping Center to improve traffic safety. All shopping center owners/tenants have
been notified of this proposal. Approve the conceptual proposed divider on Bouquet Canyon Road to
restrict left turn movement from Bouquet Canyon Plaza and Bouquet Center and direct staff to
proceed with the design and implementation.
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It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Majic to approve the
recommended action.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - There
are 15 Landscape Maintenance Districts within the City of Santa Clarita which are administered by
Los Angeles county's Department of Parks and Recreation. Staff is evaluating the feasibility of
assuming responsibility for the operations and maintenance of all of the Landscape Assessment
Districts within the City. Staff has met with the homeowners associations within the districts to
solicit comments and input. The associations' comments and public input are included in the
evaluation process. Accept report for information purposes only.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
INSTALLATION OF ONE-WAY AND TWO-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT VARIOUS
INTERSECTIONS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-128 - Establish one-way stop controls at the
intersections of Circle J Ranch Road/Rolling Ridge Drive and Circle J Ranch Road/Clear View Court.
Staff is authorized to establish two-way stop controls at all existing uncontrolled intersections in
the City, including the intersection of Calle Arbor/Estoril Street, Dorado Drive, Chimney Rock Road
and Bellerive Drive. Adopt Resolution No. 96-128.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
MAY WAY/VIA PRINCESSA - SIGNAI✓INTERCONNECT INSTALLATION AND ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 95-036 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - On July 9, 1996,
Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Paul Gardner Corporation. This project was
completed on September 27, 1996 for a total construction cost of $117,443.20. The total project
budget for construction was $185,000. Accept the project and direct the City Clerk to record the
Notice of Completion. At the expiration of 35 days from the date of recordation of the Notice of
Completion, direct staff to release the amount deducted from the final estimate and retained,
except such amounts as are required by law to be withheld by properly executed and filed notices to
stop payment.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDERING OF LOCKHEED BUSINESS PARK ANNEXATION (ANNEXATION NO. 1995-03)
- RESOLUTION NO. 96.121 - This item is the final Council action needed to complete the
annexation process for the Lockheed Business Park proposal. The subject property is a 377 -acre
r-- site located in the unincorporated area immediately in the northwestern portion of the City limits
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adjacent to that area known as the Valencia Industrial Center. The property owner, the Lockheed -
Martin Corporation, requested that the City initiate proceedings for annexation to incorporate this
property into the City to acquire City services and local government permit processing for a
proposed business park consisting of approximately 4.5 million total square feet of floor space.
Adopt Resolution No. 96-121, approving and ordering "Annexation No. 1995-03", the Lockheed
Business Park annexation.
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES - In April, 1995, the City Council authorized
retention of the services of John Montgomery and John O'Donnell for purposes of federal legislative
advocacy. Montgomery and O'Donnell's contract with the City expires on October 31, 1996. The
City Council is requested to renew the contract for the period of November 1, 1996 through October
31, 1997. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract of John H. Montgomery and John R.
O'Donnell for federal legislative advocacy services in the amount of $4,000 per month plus $4,000
for expenses for the period of November 1, 1996 through October 31, 1997.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to approve the
staff recommendation.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: HIajic
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 37,38,39,40 - RESOLUTION N0.96.126 - Resolution approves and
ratifies payment the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 96-126.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to approve the
consent calendar with the exception of items 7, 10, 13, 18, and
19.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, HIajic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Consent Calendar adopted
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
ITEM 21
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
INCREASE IN DEVELOPER
Deputy City Clerk, Geri Davis, reported that all notices
FEES FOR FIRE
required by law have been posted.
PROTECTION FACILITIES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
Jeff Lambert, Planning Manager, reported that this public
THE JOINT COLLECTION
hearing is regarding an increase in the fire protection fee from
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
$.1820 to $.1884 per square foot for FY 96-97 to match the fee
THE CITY OF SANTA
established by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in
CLARITA AND THE
accordance with the joint collection of fire fees agreement with
CONSOLIDATED FIRE
the Fire Protection District.
PROTECTION DISTRICT
OF LOS ANGELES
This item was continued to the meeting of November 12, 1996.
COUNTY RESOLUTION
NO. 96-134
ITEM 22
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
URGENCY ORDINANCE
Deputy City Clerk, Geri Davis, reported that all notices
ENACTING A FORTY-FIVE
required by law have been posted.
DAY MORATORIUM ON
ADULT USES AND A
PROCESS ALLOWING
Glenn Adamick, Associate Planner, reported that this item is an
ordinance enacting a forty-five day moratorium
APPLICATIONS FOR
on adult uses
and an exception process allowing applications for exception to
EXCEPTION TO THE
the moratorium.
MORATORIUM - URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 96-33
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Urgency
Ordinance No. 96-33.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to waive further
reading, and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 96-33 as an urgency
measure, enacting a forty-five day moratorium on adult uses
within the City subject to the provisions contained within the
ordinance.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Urgency Ordinance No. 96-33 adopted.
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ITEM 23
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
At their regular meeting of September 24, 1996, the City
Council declared a Commission vacancy and directed
NOMINATION OF
the City
Clerk to post and publish the Notice of Vacancy on September
PLANNING
28, 1996 for one Planning Commissioner.
COMMISSIONER
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to appoint
Michael D. Berger to the Planning Commission.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 24
The purpose of this presentation (to be presented by Newhall
NEW BUSINESS
Land and Farming), is to bring City Council up to date on the
HOTEL/CONFERENCE
progress of the design, operation, and construction of the
CENTER UPDATE
Hotel/Conference Center.
Roger Mayhew of Newhall Land and Farming Company
presented an update of the Hotel/Conference Center.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to receive and
file.
With one objection, it was so ordered.
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ITEM 25
Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that
NEW BUSINESS
the City's contract with Bill Hussey and Associates (BHA)
APPROVAL OF
terminated on September 30, 1996. It appears it may be
CONSULTING SERVICES
appropriate to change some of the emphasis and activities in
BY BILL HUSSEY AND
the contract proposal.
ASSOCIATES FOR THE
PERIOD - OCTOBER 1996 -
Addressing the Council on this item was Darla Hoback, Joan
OCTOBER 1997
Dunn, Karen Pearson.
This item was continued to the meeting of November 12, 1996.
ITEM 26
Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that
NEW BUSINESS
Proposition 218 qualified for the November 1996 ballot. This
PROPOSITION 218
proposition, if approved, will become article XIIIC of the
California Constitution and will further restrict the means by
which public agencies can impose taxes, assessments, and fees
which are related to the ownership of real property.
Addressing the Council on this item was Joan Dunn, John
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Steffen. Written comments were received by Marc Aronson.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to take a formal
position opposing Proposition 218.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 27
Adele Macpherson, Community Services Superintendent,
NEW BUSINESS
reported that the Bureau of Justice Assistance announced the
BUREAU OF JUSTICE
availability of funding to provide local jurisdictions with
ASSISTANCE LAW
opportunities to reduce crime and improve public safety through
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
the implementation of strategies addressing juvenile crime to
GRANT
establish crime prevention programs. The City of Santa Clarita
is eligible for $167,632 in funding.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Klajic to authorize
$16,763 to be transferred from Account No. 01-4101-290 to the
Bureau of Justice Assistance Fund in order to satisfy the cash
match required by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Establish
special revenue fund number 13 as the Bureau of Justice
Assistance Fund. Establish estimated revenues of $167,632 in
Account No. 13-3553 and appropriate $184,395 to Account Nos.
13-4106-101 through 13-4106-227. Authorize the City Manager,
or designee, to execute any contracts, agreements or change
orders arising out of this program.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 28 Adele Macpherson, Community Services Superintendent,
NEW BUSINESS reported that as part of the requirements to receive funding
OFFICE OF CRIMINAL from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning, the City is
JUSTICE PLANNING required to re -apply for continuation of funding. The City is
GRANT - RESOLUTION eligible for $225,000 in funding for local delinquency prevention
NO. 96-132 programs.
Lt. Peters, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, answered
questions of the Council.
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Registering written comments on this item was Larry Bird.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to adopt
Resolution No. 96-132 accepting the Office of Criminal Justice
Planning Grant. Increase estimated revenues by $131,250 in
Account No. 04-3830 and appropriate $42,068 to Account No.
04-9505-101 and $89,182 to Account No. 04-9505-202 through
04-9505-402 (Exhibit "A"), the balance of $93,750 to be included
in Fiscal Year 97-98 budget, and authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to execute any contracts, agreements, or change
orders arising out of this program.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution 96-132 adopted.
ITEM 29
This report provides information and options to the City Council
NEW BUSINESS
on how the City could process future amendments to the seismic
PROCESSING OF
design requirements of the City's Building Code.
AMENDMENTS TO THE
EARTHQUAKE DESIGN
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to direct staff to
'"' REQUIREMENTS OF THE
prepare an ordinance to adopt Los Angeles County's Building
BUILDING CODE
Code Amendments to improve seismic safety in construction of
new buildings as presented in Appendix A.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Darcy reported on the North County
Transportation Coalition. Councilmember Heidt reported on
the Circulation Element Amendment Steering Committee.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager, George Caravalho, commented on the
Community Activist Group and the Intergovernmental
Committee meeting.
COUNCILMEM 3ER
Mayor Boyer commented on a presentation by Jeremy Rifkin.
COMMENTS
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed to closed session at 10:15 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session
ANNOUNCEMENT is for the purpose of conference with legal counsel - existing
litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - one matter:
City of Santa Clarita vs. Schreiber Foods, Inc.; conference with
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legal counsel - potential litigation - Government Code Section
54956.9(c.) - one matter.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council
at 11:00 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that City of Santa
ANNOUNCEMENT Clarita settled potential litigation with Schreiber Foods, Inc.,
regarding rent dispute. No other action was taken which was
required to be reported.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:02 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in memoriam of Paul
Alex Youhanian to the November 5, 1996 joint City
Council/Planning Commission Study Session.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
MAYOR
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