HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-12-01 - MINUTES - STUDY SESSION (2)City Council Study Session
December 1, 1998
Call To Order: 5:34 p.m.
Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present.
Flag Salute: Frank Ferry
ITEM 1 LIBRARY UPDATE — City Manager George Caravalho introduced
Paul Zaengle, Management Analyst, who outlined the options
available to the City regarding the expansion of library facilities in
Canyon Country. Paul presented the pros and cons of several sites
and the funding mechanisms with each. Some of the issues that were
discussed were: Partnership arrangement with the County; Prop 13;
Developer Fee Program within the unincorporated area; assets within
the existing Canyon Country library; internet capabilities including
database features, different programs. Also included in the discussion
were David Flint — Assistant Director of Finance and Planning with
the County, and Fred Hungerford — Assistant Director of Information
Systems.
Council discussion and concerns: how library issue is handled in other
cities; possibility of redevelopment funds; estimated costs for books;
formula for determining funding and costs of books; construction costs;
possibility of combining schools and libraries; the confirmed network
of libraries through Skillnet and how this is used; potential of a tax
benefit to property owners if a joint partnership becomes a reality.
City Manager, George Caravalho stated that the City wanted to see
this happen soon and he felt that a lease arrangement could be
worked out. He stated that staff will explore all possible avenues.
Public Participation: Connie Worden stated the importance of a
technology center and fiber optics. Effie Bird encouraged the
possibility of combining the schools and libraries.
ITEM 2 SANTA CLARITA PARKWAY AND GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
UPDATE — City Manager, George Caravalho introduced Jeff
Lambert, Planning and Building Services Director who reviewed the
issues at hand regarding Santa Clarita Parkway first. Some of the
highlights of his presentation included: Center City Specific Plan; land
use; impact on Center City park site; roads, bridges; possible
amendments to the General Plan; capacity to work with the existing
General Plan. Jeff stated that engineers are looking at Option 3
which gives innovative change to roads. It will affect the General Plan
and would go through the public meeting process to gain further ideas.
The next part of the presentation included discussion about Golden
Valley Road. Jeff Lambert presented issues regarding the school site;
grading; construction; land use changes; land use issues connected
with neighboring properties, and distributed the Golden Valley Road
Time Table.
Larry Cushman, Supervising Engineer discussed the situation with
NTS and the impacts to their property and other properties.
Public Participation: Connie Worden urged the Council to not bisect
Santa Clarita Parkway, and that eventually the Boys and Girls Club
would like their major headquarters in the area. She also was
concerned with the intrusion of Golden Valley Road upon Porta Bella
property.
Mayor Heidt called for general Public Participation; there was none.
Motion by Weste, second by Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk