HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-22 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (3)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
APRIL 22,1997
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City
Council at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of
Councilmember Heidt.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was no public participation.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for
ANNOUNCEMENT
the purpose of conducting (1) conference with real property negotiator
- Government Code Section 54956.8 - Property Address: 26407 N.
Golden Valley Road; Owner/Negotiating Party: Mr. J. B. Nethercutt;
and, (2) conference with legal counsel - Government Code Section
54956.9(c) regarding potential litigation, one case.
RECESS
At 5:33 p.m., Mayor Smyth recessed to closed session in the Orchard
Room.
RECONVENE
Mayor Smyth reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at
6:33 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in
ANNOUNCEMENT
closed session which was required to be reported.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at
6:33 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City
Council at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
CITY CLERWS City Clerk, Sharon Dawson, 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.
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.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Teri Hachey, spoke in regard to a traffic light on Plum Canyon.
INVOCATION Councilmember Boyer led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF Councilmember Boyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Darcy, second by Boyer, to approve the agenda with the
exception of item 15 which was pulled for discussion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of April 8,
1997 as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION Mayor Smyth presented proclamations to Charles Holzapfel of the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for National Safe Boating Week; to
Kathleen Sterling as Volunteer of the Year within the Los Angeles
County Public Library System; to Duffy Watson, President, and Lisa
Faust, in honor of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Month;
and to members of the Youth Summit Planning Committee for the
Second Annual Youth Summit.
PRESENTATIONS There were none.
RECESS TO NEWHALL At 7:09 p.m., Mayor Smyth recessed to Newhall Redevelopment
REDEVELOPMENT Agency.
AGENCY
RECONVENE At 7:15 p.m., Mayor Smyth reconvened the regular meeting of the
City Council.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENT, PHASE I - PROJECT NO. 72014 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
- This project installed curb, gutter, and sidewalk, and reconstructed streets in the West Newhall
area. The limits for Phase I of this project include 15th Street from Newhall Avenue to San
Fernando Road, and Walnut Street from 14th Street to 15th Street. Accept the work performed by
Excel Paving Company on the West Newhall Improvements, Phase I - Project No. 72014 and direct
the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the ten percent retention 35
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days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices as provided by law have
been filed.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
BOUQUET CANYON TRAILS INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 80003 -
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - This project involves construction of new sidewalk, crosswalk,
drainage, and signal improvements to improve pedestrian accessibility from the intersection at
Bouquet Canyon Road and Cinema Drive to the transit stop to the north, and to improve commuter
transit routes to the Santa Clarita intermodal transit station. Accept the work performed by Excel
Paving Company for the Bouquet Canyon Trails Intersection Improvements, Project No. 80003 and
direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. Direct staff to release the 10
percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no Stop Notices as
provided by law have been filed. Approve $25,000 transfer from Account No. 80003454-8001,
Bouquet Canyon Trails Intersection Improvements, to Account No. 80001454-800, Santa Clara
River Trail - Phase III.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PROJECT NO. 11003 -ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS - This project will install landscaping, irrigation, and stamped concrete in the existing
median on Magic Mountain Parkway between Valencia Boulevard and San Fernando Road.
Approve the plans and specifications for Magic Mountain Parkway Median Landscaping, Project
No. 11003, and authorize the advertising for bids.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
PHASE III OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN INCLUDING AUTOMATED
MAPPING - Approve the scope of work and authorize the third phase of the consultant contract for
Phase III of the Stormwater Management Plan and the Automated Mapping System. The proposed
scope of work for Phase III includes additional work on the Automated Mapping System and
hydraulic modeling for compliance with the new permit issued in July 1996. Funds for this
purpose in the amount of 4397,225 have been appropriated in Account Nos. 4510-8001 and 4510-
8068. Direct the City Manager to execute the contract with Woodward -Clyde Consultants in the
amount of $397,225 for Phase III of the Stormwater Management Plan including the Automated
Mapping System.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OF MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPE DISTRICT ZONE NOS. 2
(OLD ORCHARD), 3 (VALENCIA HILLS), 4 (VALENCIA MEADOWS), AND 5 (LA QUESTA)
FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES INTO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA -
RESOLUTION NO. 97-41- This resolution establishes the transfer of Landscape Maintenance
District Zone Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 5 from the County's jurisdiction into the City of Santa Clarita's
District No. 1. Upon adoption of the resolution by the City, the County must adopt the resolution.
,, _ The City will then assume responsibility for these districts upon completion of a turnover process
with the County, as outlined in the Resolution. Adopt Resolution No. 97-41, establishing the
transfer of Landscape Maintenance District Zone Nos. 2,3,4, and 5 into the City of Santa Clarita's
District No. 1.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
(LACFCD) - TRACT NOS. 34181,38834, 38837, 38839, 38840, 38005, 43165, 43167, AND 40160,
PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 1610, UNIT II - RESOLUTION NO. 97-45 - This is a resolution to authorize
the transfer of Private Drain No. 1610, Unit II to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District,
(LACFCD) and to request LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is necessary for the LACFCD to
commence maintaining said storm drain. Adopt Resolution No. 97-45 for the transfer and
conveyance of the storm drain improvements to the LACFCD for purposes of operation,
maintenance, repair and improvements; and direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this report
indicating the date and action taken, and three certified copies of the adopted Resolution to Mr.
Steve Dunn at the County of Los Angeles.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
(LACFCD) - TRACT NOS. 43129 AND 36686, PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 1871, UNITS I AND II -
RESOLUTION NO. 97-40 - This is a resolution to authorize the transfer of Private Drain No. 1871,
Units I and II, to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, (LACFCD) and to request
�.., LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is necessary for the LACFCD to commence maintaining said
storm drain. Adopt Resolution No. 97-40 for the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain
improvements to the LACFCD for purposes of operation, maintenance, repair and improvements;
and direct City Clerk to transmit a copy of this report indicating the date and action taken, and
three certified copies of the adopted Resolution to Mr. Steve Dunn at the County of Los Angeles.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 45979-02 - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS
OF DEDICATION - Tentative Tract Map No. 45979 was approved by the Planning Commission on
March 6, 1990, by Resolution No. P90-11. The property is located on the northeast side of
Alderbrook Drive at Pinksand Road. The property consists of 10 acres and is being subdivided into
16 lots. The property will be used for single-family residential units. Tract No. 45979-02 is the
second phase of the tentative tract and records five of the ultimate 16 approved lots. Tract No.
45979-01 was approved by Council on February 27, 1996, and recorded the first six lots. Five lots
remain to be recorded under the final phase of the tract. The conditions set by the Planning
Commission have been met, and fees have been paid as indicated on the fact sheet. The map has
been checked to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Approve the map; accept the offers of
dedication; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment
Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate.
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ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
SIERRA HIGHWAY AND BOUQUET/SECO CANYON ROADS TRAFFIC SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NOS. 95-051 AND 95-052 - BID AWARD - On November 12, 1997,
Council authorized the advertisement of Project Nos. 95-051 and 95-052. These projects involve
hardware interconnect installations along Sierra Highway from San Fernando Road to Placerita
Canyon Road, and from Rainbow Glen Drive to Soledad Canyon Road; along Bouquet Canyon Road
from Magic Mountain Parkway to Plum Canyon Road; and along Seco Canyon Road from Bouquet
Canyon Road to Copperhill Drive. Approve the award of the contract for the Sierra Highway and
Bouquet/Seco Canyon Roads Traffic Signal Interconnect Improvements Project to TDS Engineering
in the amount of $569,558.84, and authorize a 15% contingency expenditure should any change
orders to the contract become necessary. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all
documents relating to this contract.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
RENEWAL OF STAFFING COST SHARING FOR SAN FERNANDO VALLEY/NORTH COUNTY
MTA CORRIDOR CITIES - Request by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to renew our
existing cost sharing agreement to fund a staff liaison between the San Fernando Valley/North
County Corridor Cities and the MTA. Direct the City Manager to execute the renewal of the 1997
Corridor Staffing Cost Sharing Agreement.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR LEGAL SERVICES PERFORMED BY
MCCUTCHEN, DOYLE, BROWN & ENERSEN, LLP, REGARDING TESORO DEL VALLE, AND
APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR REMAINING REQUIRED SERVICES - A
reimbursement of funds to the Planning Division's Professional Services account for the payment of
legal services provided by McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen, LLP, and authorization for the
City Manager or designee to enter into a contract for the remaining services to be provided by the
legal firm in tracking the Tesoro Del Valle project. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
enter into a contract with McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen, LLP, for the remaining legal
services to be provided and appropriate $75,000 to Account No. 3100-8110 (Professional Services)
from the City Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 for legal services provided by the firm
between November 1996 and June 1997.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PROJECT NO. 99-059 - BID AWARD -
This project consists of median landscaping on Soledad Canyon Road between Whites Canyon Road
and Langside Avenue. An extension of the project limits to Crossglade Avenue and Rainbow Glen
Drive is proposed. Adopt the plans and specifications for Project No. 99-059. Award a contract to
the low bidder, Terra - Cal Construction, in the amount of $332,252.58. Authorize construction
inspection expenditures through Willdan Associates not to exceed $55,000. Authorize the City
Manager or his designee to approve all documents relating to these contracts. Authorize staff to
negotiate the additional work described in the body of the report, and authorize an appropriation of
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$365,000 to Project 99-059 Account No. 10001455.
.TEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
PURCHASE OF ONE REPLACEMENT BUS AND ONE EXPANSION BUS FOR LOCAL
SERVICE - On February 6, 1997 an electrical fire destroyed the engine on a bus used for local bus
service. It was determined the bus was not repairable. With the $33,387.50 received from the
insurance company, ATC/Vancom, the bus service contractor, and City staff have evaluated
available used buses as replacement. Staff is proposing to acquire two 35 foot 1981 Gillig
Phantoms, one for replacement of the original bus and one for fleet expansion, at a total cost of
$33,000. Approve and authorize staff to purchase one 35 foot Gillig Phantom for replacement of a
bus removed from service and one 35 foot Gillig Phantom for fleet expansion from Transit Sales
International for $33,000, and appropriate $33,000 to Account No. 5400-8610 for the purchase of
the buses.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
SELECTION OF PRIMARY BANK TO PROVIDE CITY S BANKING SERVICES - RESOLUTION
NO. 97-50 - The City is currently utilizing TransWorld Bank as its primary bank. In order to
ensure that the City was receiving the highest quality banking services, a Request for Proposal
(RFP) for Banking Services was issued on January 28, 1997. Award contract for banking services
to Valencia National Bank effective June 1, 1997, for a period of three (3) years, with an option to
renew for two (2) additional years. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate the terms of the
3anking Services and Agreement and to sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
kdopt Resolution No. 97-50 authorizing daylight overdraft.
Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to award the contract
for banking services to Valencia National Bank.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Boyer, Smyth
Noes: Majic
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
SELECTION OF BANK TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT CUSTODIAL/SAFEKEEPING SERVICES
TO THE CITY - The City is currently utilizing Bank of America for safekeeping of the City's
investments. Due to recent changes in the legislation, it was necessary for the City to select a new
bank to provide custodial/safekeeping services. Therefore, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for
Investment Safekeeping Services was issued on January 28, 1997. Award contract for investment
custodial/safekeeping services to Union Bank of California effective July 1, 1997, for three (3)
,_years, with an option to renew for two (2) additional years. Authorize the City Manager to
iegotiate the terms of the Custody Agreement and to sign all documents, subject to City Attorney
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES - Signature Software's contract
expires April 30, 1997. A need still exists in Information Resources to retain the temporary
services of a consultant for a period up to four months. This contract will provide ongoing
technological assistance in maintaining the City's current computer systems while a recruitment
for a permanent Information Resources Manager is conducted. Due to their prior experience in
working with the City's computer system, staff would like to continue to use Signature Software as
a consultant to work directly with Information Resources during this period in an amount not to
exceed $33,000. Funds are available in the `96-'97 budget in Account No. 2310-8110 for May and
June. Funds for July and August are included in the proposed `97-'98 budget in Account No. 2310-
8110. Approve contract for professional consulting services with Signature Software for a period of
four months, in an amount not to exceed $33,000, plus a 15% contingency from Account No. 2310-
8110. Authorize the City Manager to sign all documents related to this contract.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
ESTABLISHMENT OF NORTHBRIDGE AND SECO CANYON LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT ACCOUNTS AND BUDGETS FY 1996-97 - Upon completion of the Northbridge and
Seco Canyon annexations, Landscape Maintenance Districts #46, 23, 23A and 23B are
automatically excluded from the county's district and transferred to the jurisdiction of the City. At
the April 8, 1997 Council meeting, City Council directed staff to proceed with the transfer of
jurisdiction for these districts. As part of that process it is necessary to establish new account
numbers and appropriate funds to track revenues and expenditures related to those districts for
the remainder of the fiscal year. Approve establishment of accounts and appropriate funds as
follows:
District
Revenue#
Amount
Expenditure#
Amount
#T23
401-6186
$25,000
43575-8001
$25,000
#T23A
401-6187
$25,000
43576-8001
$25,000
#T23B
401-6188
$25,000
43577-8001
$25,000
#T46
401-6189
$25,000
43578-8001
$25,000
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 13 AND 14 - RESOLUTION NO. 97-42 - This resolution approves and
ratifies payment the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 97-42.
Motion by Boyer, second by Heidt, to adopt the consent
calendar with the exception of item 15.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klgjic, Boyer, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 20
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
PROTEST HEARING:
City Clerk, Sharon Dawson, reported that all notices required
DETERMINE IF
have been posted.
SUFFICIENT PROTEST
EXISTS AND MAKE
Michael Rubin, Associate Planner, reported that this item is a
FINDINGS ON WRITTEN
resolution to be adopted by the City Council to approve findings
PROTEST AND APPROVE
on written protests and to approve and order Annexation No.
AND ORDER
1990-11(A) (Vista Del Canon). The annexation consists of a
ANNEXATION NO. 1990-
362 -unit condominium development located on approximately
11(A) (VISTA DEL CANON)
22 acres in Newhall, southeast of Sierra Highway, southwest of
- RESOLUTION NO. 97-43
Via Princessa, and south of Vista Del Canon Drive.
No one came forward to be heard on this item.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
Motion by Heidt, second by HIajic, to adopt Resolution No. 97-
43, finding insufficient protest received.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, HIajic, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 21 Councilmember HIajic disqualified herself from participation on
UNFINISHED BUSINESS this item due to a conflict of interest and left the Chamber.
MOBILEHOME
RELOCATION IMPACT Jeffrey Lambert, Planning Manager, reported that the City
ORDINANCE - Council conducted a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 97-6 at
ORDINANCE NO. 97-6 - its meeting of April 8, 1997.
The Council waived further reading of the Ordinance and
passed it to a second reading.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 97-
6.
Motion by Heidt, second by Darcy, to waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 97-6.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer Darcy, Heidt, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: HIajic
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Ordinance No. 97-6 adopted.
Councilmember HIajic returned to the Chamber at this time
ITEM 22 George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that staff has made
UNFINISHED BUSINESS a commitment to the City Council and the public to present a
STATUS REPORT #1 ON status report on all of the items pertaining to commuter bus
SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT service at each City Council meeting.
COMMUTER EXPRESS
SERVICES ISSUES Addressing the Council on this item was Jan Meggs.
Council received report.
ITEM 23 Councilmember HIajic disqualified herself from participation on
UNIFNISHED BUSINESS this item due to a conflict of interest and left the Chamber.
ORDINANCE NO. 97-7
ROLL -OFF BIN SERVICE In report, Dennis Luppens, Management Analyst, indicated
that at the April 8, 1997 meeting, the Council tabled Ordinance
No. 97-7 on licensing temporary refuse roll -off bin service to
April 22, 1997. Staff is still researching the City Council's
request for information and will be prepared to respond at the
regular City Council meeting of May 13, 1997.
Council acknowledged that this item would be back on the May
13, 1997 agenda for discussion.
Councilmember HIajic returned to the Chamber at this time.
RECESS AND Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting at 7:45' p.m. and reconvened
RECONVENE the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
ITEM 28
Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to consider item 28 at this
NEW BUSINESS
time.
PRINCESS CRUISES
BUSINESS TAX
On roll call vote:
AGREEMENT
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, HIajic, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 24
Councilmember Klajic disqualified herself from participation on
NEW BUSINESS
this item due to a conflict of interest and left the Chamber.
AMENDMENTS TO THE
item is for the purpose of installing a four-way stop control at
MANUFACTURED HOME
Jeff Lambert, Planning Manager, reported that the purpose of
PARK RENT
this item is for the consideration of an ordinance amending the
STABILIZATION
current manufactured home park rent stabilization ordinance
ORDINANCE -
to address vacancy control and minor clarification amendments.
ORDINANCE NO. 97-8
Addressing the Council on this item was Sue Peak, Steven
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 97-
8.
Motion by Darcy, second by Heidt, to introduce Ordinance No.
97-8, waive further reading and pass to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: Klajic
Ordinance No. 97-8.
Motion by Darcy, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 97-
48, establishing a four-way stop control at the intersection of
Whites Canyon Road/Steinway Street as a beginning point,
directing staff to begin work on a traffic signal.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Majic, Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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Councilmember Klajic returned to the Chamber at this time.
..� ITEM 25
Rabie Rahmani, Acting Traffic Engineer, reported that this
NEW BUSINESS
item is for the purpose of installing a four-way stop control at
WHITES CANYON
the intersection of Whites Canyon Road/Steinway Street before
ROAD/STEINWAY STREET
the opening of the Plum Canyon Road/Whites Canyon Road
- FOUR-WAY STOP
connection.
INSTALLATION -
RESOLUTION NO. 97-48
Addressing the Council on this item was Sue Peak, Steven
Davis, Lee Schramling (representing Whites Canyon HOA),
Janet Wiese (representing Skyblue Mesa School and the
Saugus Union School District), and Jan Meggs. Also, nine
written comments were received in favor and one written
comment was received in opposition.
Motion by Darcy, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 97-
48, establishing a four-way stop control at the intersection of
Whites Canyon Road/Steinway Street as a beginning point,
directing staff to begin work on a traffic signal.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Majic, Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 26
NEW BUSINESS
CITY MANAGER AND CITY
ATTORNEY
PERFORMANCE
EVALUATIONS
George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that the City
Council conducts performance evaluations for the City Manager
and the City Attorney. The evaluation meeting would be a
closed session, special meeting of the City Council.
Council consensus to conduct performance evaluations for the
City Manager and City Attorney on Tuesday, May 20, 1997 in
the third floor main conference room from 4-6 p.m.
ITEM 27 Kevin Tonoian, Management Analyst, reported that following
NEW BUSINESS the January 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake, Santa Clarita
CDBG SUPPLEMENTAL created the HOME Program that assists eligible homeowners
APPROPRIATION: HOME with the repair of their earthquake damaged single family
PROGRAM homes. Ms. Joyce Berset, a HOME Program loan recipient, has
requested that the City accept $19,000 as payment in full on
her loan.
Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to approve option #4, accept
the amount of $19,000 as payment in full on the Second Note
held on the property by the City, and allow the sale of property
owner's home to proceed, with staff to obtain the appropriate
verification.
Motion by Darcy, second by Majic, to approve in concept, that
the City would not establish a business gross receipts tax on
Princess Cruises or other similar businesses, and direct staff to
determine and advise the City Council as to the enforceability
of this request. Further, that staff present appropriate
documentation for implementation of this agreement, if legally
feasible.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Majic
Noes: Heidt, Smyth
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 28
Michael Haviland, Economic Development Manager, reported
NEW BUSINESS
that Princess Cruises, the largest cruise company on the West
PRINCESS CRUISES
Coast, is considering relocating a major part of their operations
BUSINESS TAX
to Santa Clarita. Although the City does not now have a
AGREEMENT
business tax, Princess Cruises would like the City Council to
take an action that would provide assurance, to the extent
legally possible, that the City would not impose a business
gross receipts tax on Princess Cruises over the next 15 years.
Addressing the Council on this item was Jan Meggs.
Motion by Darcy, second by Majic, to approve in concept, that
the City would not establish a business gross receipts tax on
Princess Cruises or other similar businesses, and direct staff to
determine and advise the City Council as to the enforceability
of this request. Further, that staff present appropriate
documentation for implementation of this agreement, if legally
feasible.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Boyer, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Committee Reports.
STAFF COMMENTS There were no Staff Comments.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Heidt reported on the City of Beverly Hills,
COMMENTS Camera Ticketing program, and asked if Santa Clarita could
experiment with this at a major intersection. City Manager,
George Caravalho, stated that a proposal would be returned to
Council.
Councilmember Klgjic reported on the Sheriffs PAC program in
Palmdale and Lancaster, and asked that this be shared with
Santa Clarita Sheriffs Department; Californians Against
Waste, and the fact that the State is at 2% recycling; AB939
and recycling; pending bills asking that they be put on an
agenda and the City take some positions on them.
Councilmember Boyer commented that the resolution adopted
at the last meeting for submittal to California Contract Cities
has not yet been received and asked that staff get the
information to them. Councilmember Boyer also asked if the
letter to India had been sent regarding Sister Cities.
Mayor Smyth commented on the seminar with the League of
California Cities, and the California School Boards Association.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. to the City
Council meeting of April 24, 1997, 6:30 p.m. - Orchard Rooms,
1st Floor - 23920 Valencigplvd., Santa Clarita, CA
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
minapi22.97
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