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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-13 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 PAL MIIVUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. JANUARY 13,1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Boyer, who was representing the City at the World's Mayors Conference in India. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that this closed session was for the purpose of: Conference with legal counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one matter Conference with legal counsel - Pending Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Joanes vs. City of Santa Clarita - Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC174239 RECESS At 6:03 p.m., Mayor Heidt recessed to closed session in the Orchard Rooms. RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:28 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Heidt adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:29 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to 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 Addressing the Council at this time was John Steffen who spoke about parking for the Valencia Town Center apartments; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE, who advised of the filing of a writ of mandate on the Circulation Element Amendment EIR; Edwin Dunn, Joan Dunn, John Annison, Bob Lathrop representing SCOPE, Cam Noltemeyer, Vera Johnson representing the Santa Clarita Citizens Transportation Committee, and Allan Cameron in support of SCOPE's position; Skip Newhall regarding Jo Anne Darcy's candidacy; and Marsha McLean regarding the sound system in the Council Chamber and Elsmere. One written comment was submitted regarding roads. INVOCATION Due to time constraints, Mayor Heidt dispensed with the Invocation. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Heidt introduced Boy Scout Troop #496, The Dragon Patrol, who led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Smyth, second by Kiajic, to approve the agenda, removing Consent Items 2 and 6 for discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of the December 18, 1997 regular meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDSIRECOGNITIONS No representatives from Newhall Hardware were able to attend the meeting. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Representatives from Rosedell Elementary School presented the "Six Pillars of Character" to the City Council. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR. READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR RECLAIMED WATER USAGE IN THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY In an effort to gain a better understanding of the issues involved in the use of reclaimed water, staff has prepared a brief report to inform the City Council and the public of some of the basic concepts. Receive staff report for general information purposes and file. Addressing the Council on this item was Ed Dunn and Bob Lathrop. Council directed that a study session be scheduled on this item ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR MASTER CASE NOS. 94-038 - CIRCLE J RANCH BEAZER HOMES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT CHANGE ORDER REQUEST In July, 1995, Council approved the awarding of a $30,000 contract to The Planning consortium to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the Beazer Homes Circle J Ranch project. As a result of significant modifications to the proposed development, the environmental study and scope has been changed, thus resulting in the requirement of the additional fees. Beazer Homes is in agreement with these changes and has submitted funds totaling $25,719.75 to the City's Finance division, Account No. 5012355. Award the contract change order to The Planning Consortium in the amount of $25,719.75 which includes a 15 percent contingency should any change orders to the contract become necessary. Also, authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute and sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT, AND DRAFT GENERAL PLAN MONITORING PROGRAM The General Plan Annual Report is an update of the City's progress in administering and implementing the General Plan. This year's report'addresses the City's activities in General Plan amendments, progress in growth management, the General Plan Mitigation Monitoring Program, and General Plan related legislation. The General Plan Monitoring Program will provide a central point of responsibility for its maintenance and effectiveness. Review and file the report on the General Plan Annual Report and Draft General Plan Monitoring Program. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND SCAG FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE VENTURA RAIL RESTORATION STUDY Entering into an agreement with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for consultant services to be provided by Korve Engineering not to exceed $40,000. A study will be conducted of potential alternative alignments within the City limits for reestablishing rail service between Santa Clarita and Ventura. Approve and authorize'the City Manager to execute an agreement with SCAG for consultant services to be provided by Korve Engineering, subject to City Attorney approval. Agreement not to exceed $40,000. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR LEFT -TURN RESTRICTION FROM PARKLANE MOBILE ESTATES ONTO SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD As a result of investigation and field review, staff is recommending to prohibit left -turn movements out of two uncontrolled driveways of Parklane Mobile Estates. Direct staff to prohibit left -turns out of the westerly and easterly driveways of Parklane Mobile Estates (20401 Soledad Canyon Road), and install the necessary signs and markings to prohibit those movements. Addressing the Council on this item was Kathleen Parker, representing Jane Parker and Hugh Morton, who submitted pictures. Council directed that staff work with the property owner to open the roadway. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERCONNECT INSTALLATION -APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - PROJECT NOS. C0012 AND C4011 Traffic signal and interconnect installation at Whites Canyon Road/Steinway Street, and traffic signal installation at Bouquet Canyon Road/Central Park Entrance. Approve the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and authorize the advertisement for bids of the traffic signal and interconnect installation project at Whites Canyon Road/Steinway Street, and also for a traffic signal installation project at Bouquet Canyon Road/Central Park Entrance. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR ADJUST TRANSIT DIVISION BUDGET TO REFLECT EXTENSION OF LOCAL TRANSIT SERVICE TO STEVENSON RANCH The County of Los Angeles has requested an extension of Santa Clarita Transit Line 35 to serve Valencia Marketplace and Stevenson Ranch with the County to fund the full cost of this extension. Approve increasing Account No. 4600/8081, Local Bus Service Contractual Services, by $195,000 and increase revenue Account No. 801/5053 by $195,000. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR EXTENDING AMTRAK SERVICE THROUGH THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY The City of Santa Clarita lacks adequate intercity rail transportation. Extending at least one Amtrak train per day in each direction would be a small but significant step in erasing this service deficit. The State Rail Plan includes a proposal to extend at least one round trip of the San Joaquin service from Bakersfield to Los Angeles via the Antelope and Santa Clarita Valley. Authorize Mayor to send. letters to the City's legislative representatives in Sacramento seeking their assistance in establishing Amtrak service through the Santa Clarita Valley. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - PHASE 3 - PROJECT NO. S2035 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT This project will install curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and reconstruct streets in the West Newhall area where no such improvements currently exist. In October 1997, staff prepared a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a consultant to perform the design of Phase 3 of the subject project. Based on technical qualifications, bid price and methodology for the project, DMR Team, Inc. is the recommended firm. Account No. S2035104-8001 has been established to track all associated costs. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for design services of West Newhall Improvements - Phase 3 to DMR Team, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $16,544.00 and $4,136.00 for contingency, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT - PROPOSED EXPENDITURE The City is to receive $176,145 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Local Law Enforcement Block grant to be combined with a City match of $19,790, for a project total of $195,935. Approve the proposed expenditure of grant funds for a joint Sheriffs Department and City Community Intervention Team targeting Newhall. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE RIM OF THE VALLEY TRAIL CORRIDOR TO INCLUDE THE AREA PREVIOUSLY EXCLUDED FROM THE CORRIDOR LYING EAST OF HIGHWAY 14, INCLUDING WHITNEY AND ELSMERE CANYONS - RESOLUTION NO. 98-2 Assemblyman George Runner has requested that the City of Santa Clarita join the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy as a co-sponsor of state legislation which will expand the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor to include Whitney and Elsmere Canyons. Adopt Resolution &I No. 98-2 supporting state legislation to expand the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Rim of the Valley Corridor to include Whitney Canyon and Elsmere Canyon. Two written comments were submitted on this item. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - RESOLUTION NO. 98-1 The California Debt Limit Allocation Committee offers a mortgage credit certificate program for first time home buyers. Adopt Resolution No. 98-1 to renew the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee Program. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST Section 54970 of the Government Code, also known as "The Maddy Act", requires that the legislative body must cause to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions, and committees which are appointed by the City Council. Approve the Local Appointments List, designate the Valencia Public Library to receive a copy of the list and acknowledge the posting of the list prior to December 31, 1997 by the City Clerk. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR CONCURRENT SITE LICENSES OF MICROSOFT OFFICE PRO 97 The City has used and experimented with a variety of different word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software programs. Using non -standardized and/or different software packages has caused many difficulties including computer malfunctions and data incompatibility. Replacing the various software programs with a set of standard applications will greatly reduce the difficulty users have with sharing data as well as improve staffs' ability to support the system and tools used. Approve funding for 70 concurrent site usage licenses for Microsoft Office Pro 97 which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access Software, to CompUSA for $27,934.78. Authorize the City Manager to approve all contract documents, subject to City Attorney approval, and change orders. The funds for this work are included in the FY 97/98 budget Account No. 2310-7360. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR JUNE 30, 1997 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND MANAGEMENT LETTER The City's independent audit firm, Moreland & Associates, has completed the City's annual audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 1997. Based on the audit performed, Moreland & Associates issued an unqualified audit opinion letter which reflects the best level of opinion an organization can receive on its financial statements. As part of the audit engagement, Moreland & Associates prepared a Management Letter to comment on the City's internal control structure and its operations. For FYE June 30, 1997, there were no significant material weakness comments by the auditors. Receive Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Management Letter for FYE June 30, 1997. Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, introduced representatives from the auditing firm. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 48, 49, 60, 61, 62 - RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 8 Resolution approves and ratifies payment of the demands presented in the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 98-3. Motion by Smyth, second by Klajic, to adopt the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Motion carried. ITEM 18 PUBLIC HEARING INCREASE IN THE DEVELOPER FEES FOR FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JOINT COLLECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY -RESOLUTION NO. 98-5 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all notices required have been provided. Ruben Barrera, Building Official, reported that this item is an annual reassessment of County Fire Facilities and subsequent adjustment of related building permit fees. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Ehdic, to adopt Resolution No. 98-6. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Klajic,-Heidi Noes: None Absent: Boyer Resolution No. 98-6 adopted. ITEM 19 PUBLIC HEARING PREZONE NO. 96-002 (MASTER CASE NO. 96-206), TO FACILITATE ANNEXATION OF 38 ACRES OF INHABITED LAND LOCATED NORTH AND EAST OF ABELIA, ADJACENT TO THE NORTHEAST CITY LIMITS (CALIFORNIA CANYONS) - RESOLUTION NO. 98-7 - ORDINANCE NO. 98-4 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all notices required have been provided. Conal McNamara, Assistant Planner II, reported that this item is a request to prezone from Los Angeles County Multi -Family (R^3) zoning to City of Santa Clarita Residential Suburban (RS) in order to annex the 38 -acre inhabited residential area consisting of approximately 70 lots and the existing street system. As a result of a density discrepancy, a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Residential Estate (RE) to Residential Suburban (RS) is required in conjunction with the prezone and annexation. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth, to adopt Resolution No. 98-7 approving the negative declaration prepared for the project, with the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, approve General Plan Amendment 96-02, and introduce Ordinance No. 984 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (PREZONE 96.002) FOR THE INHABITED AREA LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND OUTSIDE THE EXISTING CITY LIMIT, GENERALLY NORTH AND EAST OF ABELIA ROAD, IN THE NORTHEAST PORTION OF CANYON COUNTRY. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Hlajic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Motion carried. ITEM 20 PUBLIC HEARING RESIDENTIAL REFUSE AGREEMENTS: ANNUAL TERM EXTENSION Councilmember Medic elected not to participate on this item based upon a determination that she has a financial interest by reason of a source of income to her related to the decision within 12 months prior to the time a decision is made and left the Chamber at this time. Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. 3 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, provided information for Council consideration of extending the residential refuse franchise agreements for an additional twelve month period including consideration of an additional twelve (12) month rate freeze with the addition of weekly curbside recycling at no cost for six (6) months. Addressing the Council on this item was Dennis Verner representing Santa Clarita Disposal, Cam Noltemeyer and Kent Carlson. Two written comments were submitted on this item. In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, additional information was provided by representatives of the waste haulers. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth, to direct staff to amend the residential franchise agreements to reflect the agreements outlined in the report, and allow the residential refuse franchise agreements to automatically extend for a twelve month period and to request a change in billing procedures to not bill 3 months in advance. r On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: None Not Participating: Klajic Absent: Boyer Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Heidt called a recess at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. ITEM 21 UNFINISHED BUSINESS APPROVAL OF PREZONE NO. 97-001 (MASTER CASE NO. 97-041), TO FACILITATE ANNEXATION OF 858 ACRES OF UNINHABITED LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD, EAST OF AVENUE ANZA, NORTH OF MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY AND THE AUTO CENTER AND WEST OF VALENCIA BLVD. AND BOUQUET CANYON ROAD - (NORTH VALENCIA) - ORDINANCE NO. 97-19 Jeffrey Lambert, Planning Manager, reported that Ordinance No. 97-19 was introduced by the City Council on December 18, 1997. After conducting a public hearing on the item, the Council waived further reading of the ordinance and passed it to a second reading. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. 0 Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 97-19 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING PREZONE 97-001 (MASTER CASE 97-041) FOR ANNEXATION NO. 95-006 (NORTH VALENCIA) TO ALLOW FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 97.001, WHICH CHANGES THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY ZONE C2, MIV2, AND A2-5 TO CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ZONES SPECIFIC PLAN (SP) AND OPEN SPACE (OS) AND AMENDS PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE 96-12, AND ADOPTION OF THE NORTH VALENCIA SPECIFIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 706.6 ACRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE NORTH VALENCIA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA LOCATED WITHIN THE 858 ACRE NORTH VALENCIA ANNEXATION AREA IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Kla<jic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Ordinance 97.19 adopted. ITEM 22 APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 96-001 (MASTER CASE NO. 96-120) WITH THE VALENCIA COMPANY FOR THE NORTH VALENCIA ANNEXATION AND SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT - ORDINANCE NO. 97-20 Jeffrey Lambert, Planning Manager, reported that Ordinance No. 97-20 was introduced by the City Council on December 18, 1997. After conducting a public hearing on the item, the Council waived further reading of the ordinance and passed it to a second reading. Addressing the Council on this item was Henry Schultz. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 97-20 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING THE ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 96-001 WITH THE VALENCIA COMPANY FOR THE ANNEXATION OF 868 ACRES OF PROPERTY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF 706.6 ACRES OF SUCH PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE NORTH VALENCIA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA LOCATED SOUTH OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD, WEST OF BOUQUET CANYON ROAD AND VALENCIA BOULEVARD, NORTH OF MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY AND THE AUTO CENTER, AND EAST OF ANZA DRIVE. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt EL Noes: None Absent: Boyer Ordinance No. 97-20 adopted. ITEM 23 UNFINISHED BUSINESS POTENTIAL APPEAL OF THE NEWHALL RANCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Vince Berton, Senior Planner, outlined options for Council consideration of a potential appeal of the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit and tentative parcel map related to the Newhall Ranch Development project located in unincorporated Los Angeles County, west of Interstate 6 and south of Highway 126, as requested by Mayor Heidt. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has filed an appeal of the tentative parcel map approval; however, it has not filed an appeal of the conditional use permit approval. Additional material was provided to the Council which had been received by fax this afternoon. Addressing the Council on this item was Robert C. Lee and John Hassel representing the William S. Hart High School District, Henry Schultz, Sydell Stokes, Cam Noltemeyer, Thomas Barron, Karen Pearson, Barbara Wampole representing Friends of the Santa Clara River, Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE, Allan Cameron, Marsha McLean, Bob Lathrop and John Steffen. Two written comments were submitted on this item. Motion by Blajic, second by Darcy, directing staff to file an appeal of the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Parcel Map relating to the Newhall Ranch development project. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Klajic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Motion carried. ITEM 24 NEW BUSINESS VOTER INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR THE APRIL, 1998 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Gail Ortiz, Public Information Officer, indicated that staff is considering enlisting the help of businesses throughout the City in a voter incentive program wherein, after election day, the voter may turn in his or her ballot stub and obtain something of value. Three written comments were submitted on this item. 11 Council direction to get feedback from the schools to develop some type of competitive program involving students. ITEM 25 NEW BUSINESS STATE ELECTIONS - GOVERNMENT COST SAVINGS AND TAXPAYER PROTECTION AMENDMENT INITIATIVE Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, reported that on the June 2, 1998 ballot, the Professional Engineers in California Government Union is sponsoring an initiative entitled "Government Cost Savings and Taxpayer Protection Amendment." This initiative, will transfer the bidding process of local projects over $50,000 which use any amount of state and federal funding or requires review from any state agency over to the State Controller's office. Enactment of this initiative will serve to add a needless layer of state bureaucracy, erode local control and significantly delay construction of locally desired projects. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Darcy, second by Hlgjic, to oppose the "Government Cost Savings and Taxpayer Protection Amendment" initiative. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 26 NEW BUSINESS WAIVE PURCHASING POLICY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF FOUR NEW COMMUTER BUSES, AND APPROVE FUTURE ACQUISITION OF SIX ADDITIONAL NEW COMMUTER BUSES - RESOLUTION NO. 98-4 Run Kilcoyne, Transportation. Manager, reported that growth in available transit funds now enables the City to raise the standard for equipment used by Santa Clarita Transit. By acquiring new vehicles, the City can elevate the transit product to true City standards, improving customer service and satisfaction. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Two written comments were submitted on this item. Motion by Darcy, second by KWic, to adopt Resolution No. 98-4, waive the purchasing policy for the acquisition of four new commuter buses, and authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the acquisition of six additional commuter buses. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Hlejic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Motion carried. 12 CON IITTEE REPORTS (Council) Councilmember Smyth acknowledged the work of Intergovernmental Relations Officer Mike Murphy in coordinating a recent meeting with local legislators and school board members to discuss school facilities mitigation litigation. Councilmember Darcy reported on the ICA meeting. Councilmember Klgjic reported on the Festival of Holidays. Mayor Heidt advised she would be attending the LAFCO meeting tomorrow regarding the Hunter's Green annexation. STAFF COMMENTS City Attorney Newton advised that the court had granted the City's request for summary judgment in the case of McCormick v. City of Santa Clarita, acknowledging that the City had no liability. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS There were none. Motion by Smyth, second by Hlajic, to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 97* 13.mg . 13