HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)' MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
MAY 25, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on
the agenda should fill out a request to speak 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 was Frank Harford and Jay Ostler regarding enforcement of
the no -smoking ordinance; Lynne Plambeck regarding CLWA water entitlements,
removal of trees and Newhall Ranch; and Bob Lathrop regarding the placement of
Public Participation on the agenda and the obligations of Councilmembers.
STAFF COMMENTS
George Caravalho, City Manager, updated the Council on staffs efforts toward
concerns expressed about the no -smoking ordinance and trees and sidewalks.
INVOCATION
Councilmember HIajic gave the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember HIajic introduced Cub Scout Troop #2 who led the flag salute,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
'Motion by Heidt, second by HIajic, to approve the agenda, pulling
Consent Item 4 and moving Item 23 forward on the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES ,
Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the minutes of the May
11, 1999 regular meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented recognition certificates to Lisa
Carriveau, Gary Everekyan and Richard Kassens, ATC/Vancom Employees of the
Month for the first quarter of 1999.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Stacy Miller, Economic Development Assistant, presented an update on the City's
efforts in the All -America City competition, including comments by Dr. Gail
Wickstrom, Jack Shine representing American Beauty Homes, Shawn Sawyer
representing Allstate, and Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Chamber of
Commerce.
ITEM 23
NEW BUSINESS
SUPPORT FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVING SANTA CLARITA
Through action taken earlier during the meeting, this item was moved forward for ,
discussion at this time.
Ron Kilcoyne, Transit Manager, introduced Dan Leavitt, Deputy Director of the
California High -Speed Rail Authority, who made a presentation to the City Council
outlining the direct impacts that a plan for a very high-speed intercity rail passenger
network would have on the City of Santa Clarita. There are three proposals under
consideration in selecting an alignment between Los Angeles and Bakersfield. All
three alignments would include a station stop in Santa Clarita. However, each
alignment would impact the Santa Clarita Valley in a different manner.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to support the Antelope Valley
route (blue line) for the California High -Speed Rail Authority
project.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klojic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
By listing the ordinance titles on the public agenda and placing an item on the
Consent Calendar for Council to waive further reading of all ordinances whose titles
appear on the public agenda, this reading requirement is satisfied once Council
approves the Consent Calendar item. Determine that the titles to all ordinances
which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY HALL REMODEL AND SPACE REALLOCATION — REQUEST FOR 1998/99
CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR DESIGN FEES
Request for design fees of $48,000 to cover the costs of designing Phase II of the City
Hall expansion. Authorize the transfer of $48,000 from the 1998/99 Council
Contingency Fund Account No. 1240-7401 into the Building Maintenance
Professional Services Account No. 5501-8640 for the design of Phase II of the City
Hall Expansion.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
SIDEWALK PROJECT NO. P0014 — ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
' This project will replace broken and cracked sidewalks at various parks in the City
of Santa Clarita. Approve the final plans and specifications and authorize staff to
advertise for bids for Project No. P0014001, to repair walkways at various City
parks.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT ROAD SUPERVISORS TICKETING AUTHORITY
Vehicles parked in bus loading zones disrupt bus service in the community and can
cause considerable safety risks to passengers and drivers. Municipal Code 12.64.110
covers bus loading zones, and is applicable in citing vehicles who violate this
provision. Granting ticketing authority to Santa Clarita Transit Road Supervisors
will help rectify the situation. Approve authorization for Santa Clarita Transit Road
Supervisors to cite vehicles parked in bus loading zones.
Motion by Heidt, second by Klajic to table this item.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
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SIERRA HIGHWAY OVER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL
AUTHORITY (SCRRA) RAILROAD, BRIDGE NO. 53C -1776L (SOUTHBOUND) —
AGREEMENT GRANTING TEMPORARY JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES — RESOLUTION NO. 99-83
The County of Los Angeles is asking that a resolution be adopted granting
jurisdiction for the duration of the construction in order to administer the retrofit of
the southbound bridge on Sierra Highway over the SCRRA Railroad. The
improvements will be constructed at no cost to the City and will be administered by
the County. In addition, the County has asked the Council to concur that this
project does not have a significant effect on the environment and is categorically
exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
because it is an existing facility and the work is rehabilitation to meet current
standards for public health and safety. Find that the project to seismically retrofit
southbound bridge No. 53C -1776L is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); find that the project is of minor nature; and adopt Resolution
No. 99-83, consenting to the establishment of the portion of southbound Sierra
Highway over the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, south of Jakes Way,
within the City of Santa Clarita, as part of the system of highways of the County of
Los Angeles.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR ,
AMENDMENT TO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 99-1 (VERMONT
DR1VE/EVERETT DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS) REVISING THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL PARCEL NO. 44360
On March 9, 1999, the City Council voted to form Assessment District No. 99-1,
Vermont Drive/Everett Drive Improvements. The project, approved by the property
owners within the District, will construct new road, storm drain, and sewer
improvements in the area. Adopt Resolution No. 99-84 to modify the boundaries of
Assessment District No. 99-1, and set a public hearing for June 8, 1999.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 52276 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE
OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Tentative Tract 52276 was granted approval by the Planning Commission on
October 7, 1997. This tract is located at the southwest corner of Via Princessa and
May Way and is owned by Pacific Bay Properties. The property consists of
approximately three acres and is being subdivided into 14 lots. All 14 lots will be
used for single-family residential units. 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. The map is
ready for Council approval and acceptance of the dedications. Approve Tract Map
No. 52276; accept 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 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 51931-02 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Tract 51931-02 is the second phase of Tract Map No. 51931. Tentative Tract 51931
was granted approval by the City Council on December 18, 1997. A Development
Agreement was executed on January 13, 1998 which allows for phasing. a Letter of
Understanding (LOU) dated April 30, 1999 expresses the mutual understanding
between the City and Newhall Land and Farming Company with respect to
subsequent divisions of these lots and the further processing of development
entitlements. The conditions set by the Planning Commission, which have been
apportioned to this tract, have been met and the fees paid as indicated on the Fact
Sheet. The map has been checked to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The map
is ready for Council approval and acceptance of the dedications. Approve Tract Map
No. 51931-02; accept offers of dedication; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer
to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse
the Certificate.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FACILITIES WITHIN THE RAILROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY
This item is to approve five supplemental agreements and two new license
agreements between the City of Santa Clarita and the Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (MTA). The five supplemental agreements are for the purpose of
replacing the Southern Pacific Transportation Company (SPTC) with MTA as
successor in interest on five license agreements that were approved at the August
28, 1990 regular City Council meeting. The two new agreements are for one
additional drainage facility and one sanitary sewer crossing necessary to complete
construction of Tract No. 42670 (Santa Clarita Business Park). These agreements
are for the construction, operation, and maintenance of six storm drain facilities and
one sanitary sewer crossing within MTA right-of-way for this development. Approve
the five supplemental agreements and the two additional license agreements
between the MTA and the City of Santa Clarita, and authorize the City Manager to
sign these agreements on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDER THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 DECLARING THE CITY'S
INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS — RESOLUTION NO. 99-91
Approval of annual levy of assessments within Streetlight Maintenance Assessment
' District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 1999/2000. Adopt Resolution No. 99-91 ordering the
preliminary Engineer's Report declaring the City's intention to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year 1999/2000; and set the public hearing for June 22, 1999.
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ITEM 11 '
CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDERING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL
LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 1, Tl AND T1A; APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S
REPORT AND DECLARING THE CITY S INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS
FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, Tl AND
T1A AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING —
RESOLUTION NO. 99-96
Approval of annual levy of assessments within Landscape Maintenance Assessment
District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 1999/2000. Adopt Resolution No. 99-96 to initiate
proceedings, approve the Preliminary Engineer's Report, and set the public hearing
for June 22, 1999.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR.
CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS FOR THE YOUTH
SPORTS PROGRAMS
Council approved funds to purchase uniforms for the youth sports programs in the
FY 98/99 budget. An invitation to bid was issued April 21, 1999. Five vendors
submitted bids opened by the City Clerk on May 12, 1999. Disqualify the bids from
Anything Goes, Buddy's All Stars and Haugen's Sporting Goods as non-responsive.
Award an annual contract for the purchase of youth sports uniforms to All American
in the amount of $61,704.02 and funds have been budgeted in Account No. 7242-
7313. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to sign all necessary documents.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY
Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City Treasurer is required to
annually present the City's Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or to
make any changes to the existing policy. This year's policy contains minor revisions.
Adopt the City of Santa Clarita's Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Statement of Investment
Policy.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
REQUEST - FOR SUPPORT FOR THE ALL -AMERICA CITY AWARD
COMPETITION DELEGATION — RESOLUTION NO. 99-86
The All -America City Award, considered the most prestigious national recognition a
City can receive, is celebrating its 5& anniversary this year at their annual
competition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The goal of the award is to recognize
outstanding communities whose citizens' work together to identify and tackle
community -wide challenges and achieve outstanding results. Adopt Resolution No.
99-86 supporting the 1999 Santa Clarita All -America City Competition effort and ,
delegation. Appropriate $35,000 from the Council Contingency Account No. 1240-
7401 to Account No. 1811-8110 to assist with All -America City Award expenses.
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ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 17,18 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-97
Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in
the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 99-97.
Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to adopt the balance of the
consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: 1119jic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 16
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSITION 218 ELECTION FOR STORMWATER FEE — NORTH VALENCIA I
(NEWHALL LAND & FARMING COMPANY)
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, reported that Proposition 218
requires property owners in areas annexing to the City to conduct an election to
impose the Stormwater Utility fee on properties. Newhall Land & Farming
Company and Valencia Company have submitted waivers and ballots indicating
their approval of the imposition of a stormwater fee on the property.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to confirm the imposition of the
fee.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Ferry,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Weste, Klajic, Darcy
ITEM 17
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR TRACT 52276 AS ZONE 9 LOCATED AT
MAY WAY AND VIA PRINCESSA — RESOLUTION NO. 99-92
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. '
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Nancy DeLange, Associate Engineer, reported that this resolution annexes Tract
52276 into Landscape Maintenance District No. I as Zone 9. The total proposed
annual assessment is $550 per residential unit. The developer and sole property
owner has signed a petition waiving the noticing requirements and right to majority
protest at the public hearing and has submitted an assessment ballot in favor of the
annexation.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 99-92,
approve the Engineer's Report, order the annexation of territory
into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 as Zone 9, and order the
levy and collection of assessments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klsjic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None ,
Motion carried.
ITEM 18
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T23 (MOUNTAINVIEW), LOCATED ALONG
SECO CANYON ROAD NORTH OF COPPERHILL DRIVE — RESOLUTION NO.
99-93
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Nancy DeLange, Associate Engineer, reported that the proposed increase is $16.66
per parcel per month ($199.92 annually) for the current assessment rate for Santa
Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. T23. The total proposed annual
assessment is $474.72 per residential unit. Recommendation was made to continue
the public hearing to July 13, 1999.
Addressing the Council on this item was Donald Rowley representing the
Mountainview Landscape Committee and Robert Radocinski. Four written
comments were submitted on this item. A letter from Flynn Neilson and Nancy
Mickel addressed to Mayor Darcy was entered into the record. '
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ITEM 19
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T46 (NORTHBRIDGE), LOCATED ALONG
MCBEAN PARKWAY, NORTH OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD — RESOLUTION
NO. 99-94
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Nancy DeLange, Associate Engineer, reported that the proposed increase is $15.50
per parcel per month ($186 per year) for the current assessment rate for Santa
Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. T46. The total proposed annual
' assessment is $567 per residential unit.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item. One written comment was
submitted.
Mayor Darcy inquired if there was anyone present wishing to file a written protest.
No response was heard. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that a total of 1388 ballots were received; 820
yes votes representing 59% of the votes cast and 568 no votes representing 41% of the
votes cast. Therefore, a majority protest does not exist.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 99-94,
approve the Engineer's report, order the annexation of territory into
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, and order the levy and
collection of assessments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to continue the public hearing to
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July 13,1999.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T46 (NORTHBRIDGE), LOCATED ALONG
MCBEAN PARKWAY, NORTH OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD — RESOLUTION
NO. 99-94
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Nancy DeLange, Associate Engineer, reported that the proposed increase is $15.50
per parcel per month ($186 per year) for the current assessment rate for Santa
Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. T46. The total proposed annual
' assessment is $567 per residential unit.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item. One written comment was
submitted.
Mayor Darcy inquired if there was anyone present wishing to file a written protest.
No response was heard. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that a total of 1388 ballots were received; 820
yes votes representing 59% of the votes cast and 568 no votes representing 41% of the
votes cast. Therefore, a majority protest does not exist.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 99-94,
approve the Engineer's report, order the annexation of territory into
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, and order the levy and
collection of assessments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 20
PUBLIC HEARING ,
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE 10, FOR THE SOLEDAD
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER LOCATED ON SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AT
LUTHER DRIVE — RESOLUTION NO. 99-95
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Nancy DeLange, Associate Engineer, reported that this resolution annexes the
Soledad Entertainment Center into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 as Zone
10. The total proposed annual assessment for the district is $1,950. The developer
and sole property owner has signed a petition waiving the noticing requirements and
right to majority protest at the public hearing and has submitted an assessment
ballot in favor of the annexation.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 99-95,
approve the Engineer's Report, order the annexation of territory
into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 as Zone 10, and order the ,
levy and collection of assessments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, HIajic, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 21
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1998/99 HOMELESS SHELTER FINAL REPORT
Adele Macpherson, Community Services Superintendent, gave the final report on
activities of the 1998/99 "Out of the Cold" Homeless Shelter operated by the Santa
Clarita Community Development Corporation at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex.
Mark Young and Alan Robertshaw of the Santa Clarita Community Development
Corporation provided additional information.
Council received report.
ITEM 22
NEW BUSINESS
SURVEY OF SANTA CLARITA WATER COMPANY CUSTOMERS ,
Gail Ortiz, Public Information Officer, reported that in April, the City commissioned
a telephone survey of Santa Clarita Water Company customers to ascertain their
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knowledge, desires and attitudes regarding the sale of this privately owned company
to the Castaic Lake Water Agency or the City of Santa Clarita. Councilmember
HIajic added further information.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by HIajic, second by Heidt, that the City Council use
whatever means necessary to purchase the Santa Clarita Water
Company including condemnation.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: HIajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: Ferry, Weste
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, clarified that the effect of the motion would be to direct
staff to bring back a report and resolution for formal action by the Council to proceed
with the attempt to acquire the Santa Clarita Water Company, to be placed on the
Council's agenda no earlier than the first meeting in July, 1999.
ITEM 23
' NEW BUSINESS
SUPPORT FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVING SANTA CLARITA
This item was considered earlier in the meeting prior to the Consent Czlend ar.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
Councilmember Heidt reported on the recent meeting of the Sanitation District ai.d
requested previously obtained information on a site in Canyon Country.
Mayor Darcy reported on topics discussed at the recent Corridor Cities meeting.
STAFF COMMENTS
George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on the topics to be discussed at the
upcoming study session on June 1. He also distributed a memo on the Golden Valley
Road Right-of-way Acquisition Status Report.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember HIajic commented on prevalent issues in the community including
stopping sprawl, a possible slow growth initiative and green belt preservation. Staff
updates will be provided on the City's "green building" efforts and followup on
meetings with the school board.
Councilmember Heidt requested a map be provided showing open space areas.
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ADJOURNMENT ,
Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30
p.m.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
The City Council will hold a Study Session on June 1, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
in the Century Room, at 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1" Floor, Santa Clarita, CA.
The next City Council meeting will be held on June 8, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chamber, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA..
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