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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. APRIL 25, 2000 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 announced by the Mayor. INVOCATION Councilmember HIajic gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:40 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember HIajic led the flag salute. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Bob Lathrop thanking Councilmembers Heidt and HIajic for their leadership; Allen Penrose regarding Robinson Ranch; Isaac Lieberman representing SC Smart Growth thanking the outgoing Councilmembers, welcoming new Councilmembers and discussing growth in the Valley; Maria Chittum, Cindy Harris, Annette Lucas, Lois Jeanne Rucker, and Barbara Garrison (also submitted letter from Mr. And Mrs. LaChasse) regarding the Valley/Calgrove gate; Lynne Plambeck requesting Council representation on the Upper Santa Clara River Water Committee; George Gruber regarding Robinson Ranch; and Allan Cameron regarding the Council election process. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on Robinson Ranch, emergency access at the Valley/Calgrove gate, and representation on the Upper Santa Clara River Water Committee. AWARDSMECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Stacy Miller gave the All -America City presentation including a video and new logo designed by Bill Hurst. Captain Don Rodriguez, representing the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Department, presented tokens of appreciation to outgoing Councilmembers Heidt and Klajic. Mayor Darcy noted receipt of an award to the City from the Earth Day Network. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the minutes of the March 2S, 2000 regular meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM 1 DECLARING RESULTS OF APRIL 11, 2000 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that by Resolution No. 00-19 adopted on January 25, 2000, the Council ordered the canvass of the April 11, 2000 General Municipal Election to be made by the City Clerk. In accordance with Elections Code 10262 and upon completion of the canvass, the City Council shall meet at their usual place of meeting on the second Tuesday after the election to approve the canvass and to install the newly elected officers. Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to adopt a resolution declaring the results of the April 11, 2000 General Municipal Election and approving the City Clerk's Certificate of Canvass. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Resolution adopted. REMARKS BY CURRENT CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Darcy, Councilmember Ferry and Councilmember Weste made comments to outgoing Councilmembers Heidt and Klajic. REMARKS BY OUTGOING CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember Klajic and Councilmember Heidt made comments to the Council, community, and staff. CITY CLERK ADMINISTERS OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, delivered a Certificate of Election to newly elected Councilmembers Smyth and Kellar and administered the oath of office. 2 NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ARE SEATED The Councilmembers took their seats on the dais. Councilmember Smyth and Kellar made comments to begin their terms on the Council RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:01 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:16 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling Consent Items 4, 10, and 15 for discussion and to hear from members of the public. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 2 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 3 CONSENT CALENDAR "DRIVE SAFE" TELEVISION AD AND WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN Earlier this year the City Council directed staff to create an education/outreach campaign to improve the community's awareness about excessive speed. This was in response to several unfortunate incidents on local roadways that resulted in death and injury. Approve a total of $5,000 for the "Drive Safe" television ad and white ribbon campaign from City Council contingency fund 1240-7401. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND — MEASURE S Councilmember Ferry announced that the William S. Hart School District will place $52 million in bonds on the June 6, 2000 ballot for district approval. The bond is intended to raise funds to build and upgrade much needed schools, classrooms, and program facilities. Adopt a resolution in support of Measure S — General Obligation Bond Election for the William S. Hart Union High School District. Addressing the Council on this item was Isaac Lieberman. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY Due to the resignation of Bob Kellar from the Planning Commission as a result of his election to the City Council, there is one unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission. A preliminary schedule has been developed to. complete the appointment process. Declare one unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission and approve the appointment process. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR This item number not used. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR PAMPLICO PARK PROJECT NO. P4003001— CONTRACT AWARD FOR MASTER PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICE The City has completed a process of qualifying a consultant to facilitate the master planning and design service for Pamplico Park. Five firms submitted proposals to the City, of which all five firms were selected to make a presentation to City staff members. The firm selected based on their knowledge of the project and understanding of the public participation process is RJM Design Group, Inc. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with RJM Design Group, Inc., subject to City Attorney approval for an amount not to exceed $143,440 and a 10 percent contingency expenditure. The funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 1999/2000 in Account No. P4003001. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN RESPONSE UNIT GRANT RENEWAL City match for the State of California Office of Criminal Justice Planning, Violence Against Women Response Unit Grant. The grant is the continuation of existing funding for a dedicated investigator, community education and prevention, and the Family Violence Task Force. Authorize $30,000 General Fund cash match and $90,000 grant from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning to be included in the fiscal year 2000 / 2001 budget. Appropriate $106,000 to Account No. 7447-8110 (professional services) and $14,000 to Account No. 7447-7312 (special services). ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH IMPACT SCIENCES TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE SAND CANYON GATEWAY / RODGERS ENTERPRISES PROJECT (MASTER CASE NOS. 97-069/97-230) City staff has selected Impact Sciences to prepare an EIR for the Sand Canyon Gateway / Rodgers Enterprises project, which involves two project sites adjacent to one another at the northeast corner of Sand Canyon Rd. and Soledad Canyon Rd. Sand Canyon Gateway proposes 24 single family homes and a 110,000 square foot commercial shopping center on 55 acres of property currently split zoned RS (Residential Suburban), CCPD (Community Commercial Planned Development), and RVL (Residential Very Low). Approximately 1/4 of the Sand Canyon Gateway site houses a mobile home park that will remain. Rodgers Enterprises proposes 63 single-family homes on 34 acres of property currently split zoned RS (Residential Suburban) and RVL (Residential Very Low). Impact Sciences was the highest rated firm of the five firms interviewed by staff for the preparation of the EIR. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a professional services contract between the City and Impact Sciences to prepare an EIR for the Sand Canyon Gateway / Rodgers Enterprises development, for a total contract amount not to exceed $198,392 from Account No. 501-23018, subject to City Attorney approval. Councilmember Kellar did not participate on the vote on this item due to a possible conflict of interest. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR NORTH VALENCIA NO, 2 SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE At the meeting of March 28, 2000, the City Council conducted the continued public hearing, received public testimony, closed the hearing, introduced the ordinance and passed it to second reading. The purpose of the ordinance is to adopt a development agreement to allow a 15 -year timeframe for the development of the North Valencia No. 2 Specific Plan and entitlements. Adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 98-001, (MASTER CASE NO. 98-183) TO ALLOW FOR THE 15 -YEAR DEVELOPMENT OF A 596.2 ACRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE "NORTH VALENCIA NO. 2 SPECIFIC PLAN AREA" ENCOMPASSING THE 576.2 ACRE NORTH VALENCIA 2 ANNEXATION AREA IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. Carl Newton, City Attorney, noted that Councilmembers Kellar and Smyth have reviewed the evidence submitted at the public hearing and are qualified to vote on this item. Addressing the Council on this item was Isaac Lieberman representing SC Smart Growth and Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE. In response to questions from Council, Greg Medeiros representing the applicant, provided additional information. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SANTA CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE FOR NORTH VALENCIA 2 ANNEXATION SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND RESCINDING THE FEE IMPOSED ON PARCEL NUMBER 2810-001-006 Proposition 218 requires that the City conduct an election of property owners for the imposition of the Storm Drainage Fee in annexation areas. The resolution initiates the election proceedings as required. Adopt the resolution initiating proceedings for the proposed North Valencia 2 Annexation Storm Drainage Fee and set the public hearing for June 13, 2000; and rescinding the fee imposed on Parcel No. 2810-001- 006. Addressing the Council on this item was Isaac Lieberman (no request to speak submitted). ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ONBOARD BUS CAMERAS — AWARD OF CONTRACT — In the 1999 / 2000 budget, Council authorized funds of $216,000 for onboard bus cameras. On March 14, 2000, proposals were received by the City Clerk's office. Staff recommends that the project be awarded to Kalatel of Corvallis, Oregon. Approve the award of contract to Kalatel in the amount of $102,223.54 to supply and install a digital video recording system onboard 12 existing Santa Clarita Transit buses. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT SYSTEM, MCBEAN TRANSFER STATION, PROJECT NO. T1007 — UTILITY CONFLICTS This item is an update on the status of the McBean Transfer Station, and a request for additional funds to resolve a conflict with a specific utility line. This bus transfer station is to be located on Valencia Boulevard west of McBean Parkway. Approve the expenditure of $400,000.00 for the McBean Transfer Station, Project No. T1007, to the Gas Company to cover all costs related to the relocation of the high-pressure natural gas line. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $400,000.00 from the Council Contingency Fund, Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. T1007001-8001. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 52987-02 (BRIDGEPORT, CENTEX HOMES) — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 52987-02, consisting of approximately 5.8 acres, located north of Bridgeport Lane and west of Bayside Lane. Approve Tract Map No. 52987- 02 (Bridgeport, Centex Homes); 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 15 CONSENT CALENDAR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTERCHANGE, PROJECT NO. S3005 — PHASE 2 The second phase of this project will develop the preliminary design and the environmental assessment of a proposed conceptual design alternative for the Golden Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road intersection / interchange. the study consists of further designing and evaluating an alternative to more precisely determine the extent of environmental, right-of-way, and fiscal impacts. Appropriate a budget for the Golden Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road Interchange, Project No. S3005, in the amount of $164,000.00 and authorize a 20 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $32,800.00 for the second phase of this project, which was authorized by the City Council on November 30, 1999. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Increase estimated revenues by $196,800.00 in Account No. 301-6193, and increase appropriations in Account No. S3005301-8001 by $196,800.00. Direct staff to develop funding strategies for the ultimate improvements. Direct staff to continue to work with affected property owners and community members to explore interim traffic circulation proposals for the south side of Soledad Canyon Road between Golden Oak Road and Rainbow Glen Drive. Addressing the Council on this item was Douglas Hall, Isaac Lieberman �— representing SC Smart Growth, and Allan Cameron representing the Soledad Canyon Improvement Alliance. One written comment was submitted. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR 2000/01 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAMS, PROJECT NOS. M0012 AND M0013 — AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT The Annual Overlay program will resurface various streets throughout the City to provide a smoother ride for traffic, enhance the appearance of the area, and extend the economic life of the roadway. This program will seal surface cracks, enhance skid resistance properties, and increase pavement life. Award the contract to Pavement Engineering Inc. for engineering design services for 2000/01 Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal program, Project Nos. M0012 and M0013, in the amount of $75,120.00 (overlay: $31,038.00, slurry: $44,082.00) and authorize a 15 percent ($11,268.00) contingency expenditure. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR SIERRA ESTATES DRIVE — ESTABLISHING A NO -PARKING ZONE FOR VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Establish a no -parking zone across from Valley View Elementary School. Adopt a resolution establishing a no -parking zone for Valley View Elementary School along Sierra Estates Drive (north side) from opposite the center school driveway to 150 feet east of the driveway, between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., school days only. 7 ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR URBANDALE AVENUE - ESTABLISHING A PASSENGER LOADING / UNLOADING ZONE FOR ROSEDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Establish a passenger loading / unloading zone in front of the Rosedell Elementary School. Adopt a resolution establishing a passenger loading / unloading zone for Rosedell Elementary School along Urbandale Avenue (west side) from the southern school driveway to 240 feet south of the driveway, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., school days only. ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR CANYON HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. P0012 —ADVERTISE FOR BIDS This project will be a cooperative effort between the City of Santa Clarita and the William S. Hart Union High School District. The project will provide for improvements to the tennis courts located at Canyon High School. The improvements will include resurfacing, and new lights, fence, practice wall, and bleachers. Approve the plans and specifications, and authorize the advertising for bids for the construction of Canyon High ,School Tennis Courts Improvements, Project No. P0012. ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR GALETON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. M3001 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project installed curb and gutter along the west side of the street; installed a catch basin to relieve a drainage problem; reconstructed existing driveway approaches; and repaired the asphalt roadway surfacing on a segment of Galeton Road. Accept the work performed by R.C. Becker & Son, Inc. on the Galeton Road Improvements, Project No. M3001; direct the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion; and 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. ITEM 21 CONSENT CALENDAR HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS (CDBG) PROGRAM ALLOCATION AND GRANT AWARDS 2000 / 2001- $931,000 Annually, the City receives its formula share of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds. For FY 2000/01, the annual allocation is estimated to be $931,000. Under HUD regulations, staff programs these funds to meet community needs for low and moderate -income persons. Approve staffs recommended CDBG allocations, and grant awards, as shown in the agenda item, and direct staff to include these organizations in its CDBG Annual Plan for HUD's approval. Direct staff to include in FY 2000 / 01 recommended budget. 0 ITEM 22 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROPRIATE BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY On September 14, 1999 Council awarded a contract to Sikand Engineering Associates for consulting services to update the Bridge and Thoroughfare Districts. Los Angeles County agreed to pay half the cost of the consulting services, in the amount of $151,765.50. These funds have now been received by the City and need to be appropriated. Appropriate $151,765.50 received from Los Angeles County as follows: $50,588.50 to Account No. 4361-8001, $50,588.50 to Account No. 4362-8001, and $50,588.50 to Account No. 4363-8001 for the update of the Bridge and Thoroughfare Districts. ITEM 23 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 12,13 AND 14 Approval of the check register. Adopt a Resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register 12, 13 and 14. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar (Kellar not participating on Item 9). ^^ On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 24 PUBLIC HEARING SITE SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE FEE ELECTION AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS, IMPOSING SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FEES FOR THE BRIDGEPORT DEVELOPMENT WEST OF MCBEAN PARKWAY 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 the proposed resolution establishes the site specific storm drainage fees for the Bridgeport development west of McBean Parkway. Urban runoff and stormwater from the development will be diverted to a filter detention basin for treatment and storage. In order for the City of Santa Clarita to properly fund the maintenance of this water quality facility, a site specific storm drainage fee is needed. Only the residents of �., the Bridgeport development will be required to pay this fee which is in addition to the storm drainage fee levied on all residences in the City of Santa Clarita. Per the requirements of Proposition 218, a majority public hearing is necessary. If after the closing of the public hearing, property owners elect to impose a fee, the City Council may adopt the resolution canvassing ballots and imposing specific storm drainage utility fees. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that signed waivers and ballots in favor of the abatement fee have been received from the 3 property owners: Centex Homes, Greystone Homes, Inc., and Brookfield Bridgeport PA2, Inc. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to adopt resolution making findings regarding election results, setting site specific Storm Drainage Utility Fees for the Bridgeport Development west of McBean Parkway. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 25 PUBLIC HEARING SITE SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE ELECTION AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS, IMPOSING SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FEES FOR THE SOUTH RIVER DEVELOPMENT Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, stated that this proposed resolution would establish the site specific storm drainage fees for the South River Development. Urban runoff and stormwater from the development will be diverted to a filter detention basin for treatment and storage. Jefferson at South River, II, LP, and Hanover R.S. Limited Partnership, the owners of the South River properties, have decided to provide private maintenance of the Filter Basin, there is no need to adopt a resolution that establishes and imposes a Site Specific Storm Drainage Pollution Abatement Fee. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. No further action was required. 10 ITEM 26 PUBLIC HEARING SUBMISSION OF CITY'S 2000/2003 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE 2000/2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Dennis Luppens, Management Analyst, reported that this item requests two actions: (1) approve the 2000/2003 Consolidated Plan and (2) approve the 2000/2001 Annual Plan. The Plans are required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under CFR Part 91 before CDBG Entitlement funds may be programmed and/or spent. To be concise, the Consolidated Plan is the three-year road map which the Annual Plan follows. The Consolidated Plan, relying primarily on US Census data and public input, measures community needs, prioritizes them, and establishes an action plan. Need assessments are made in the areas of housing, homeless, and a housing market analysis. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the City's 2000/2003 Consolidated Plan, approve the City's 2000/2001 Annual Plan, direct staff to post both Plans for a 30 -day period for public comments, and direct staff to execute and submit both Plans to HUD for approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Kellar, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 27 PUBLIC HEARING GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BONDS — AMENDMENT TO CFD NO. 99-1 Councilmember Kellar disqualified himself from participating on this item due to a possible conflict of interest and left the meeting. Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Steve Stark, Administrative Services Director, stated that the purpose of this item is consideration of proposed changes to the CFD. Provided there is no majority protest from property owners, a special election may be called and held on the proposed changes. 11 Addressing the Council on this item was John Steffen and Allan Cameron. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt a resolution, calling a special election on modifications to the CFD. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Not Participating: Kellar Motion carried. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, opened ballots and announced that ballots have been received from the two property owners, Ruether Avenue Business Park, Inc. and Spirit Properties, Ltd., in favor of the proposal. Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to adopt the resolution canvassing the results of the Special Election. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Not Participating: Kellar Motion carried. Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to adopt a resolution approving certain changes to CFD. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Not Participating: Kellar Motion carried. Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to introduce an ordinance modifying Ordinance No. CFD 99-1-1. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Not Participating: Kellar 12 Motion carried. Councilmember Kellar returned to the meeting at 9:44 p.m. ITEM 28 NEW BUSINESS SANTA CLARITA MARATHON Stacy Miller, Management Analyst, stated that the Santa Clarita Marathon held its first event in November 1995. Since then the event has grown from 820 participants to 2,500, a 200% increase. Due to the event's growth in scale and complexity, a transition from the original volunteer effort to permanent staffing is necessary to sustain the event in the future. Addressing the Council on this item was Terry Martin. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the Santa Clarita Marathon as a City event, authorize staff to assume administration of the event, and direct staff to include on-going appropriations and revenues for the event in the 2000/01 budget submittal, partnering this with other events. Transfer $10,000 from City Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 1811-8110 to cover advertising expenses incurred in fiscal year 1999/2000. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) Councilmember Ferry reported on the Census Committee efforts, Measure S bond meeting, recruiting members for Blue Ribbon Committees, and a team building event. Mayor Darcy reported on a SCAG meeting on May 4, 2000, scheduling a walk/tour on Whitney Canyon, and obtaining speakers for an ICA seminar in July. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. COUNCH MEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste questioned the status of the Hospital heliport at the Canyon Country site; the aerial photo of the TMC project; the study on property value devaluation as a result of the TMC project; the refinery site and Beale's Cut; developing an historic site preservation policy; and a tour of Whitney Canyon. Councilmember Smyth commented on Dance Club 2000 and noise problems. 13 Mayor Darcy mentioned an item would be placed on the next agenda to consider retaining Bob Levy as a lobbyist for road funds. CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced a need for Closed Session as follows: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Apodaca v. City of Santa Clarita (Greenwaste) Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PCO25098W CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Bornman v. City of Santa Clarita (Greenwaste) Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PCO25201Y CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Chavez v. City of Santa Clarita (Greenwaste) Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PCO25093W CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Fischer v. City of Santa Clarita (Greenwaste) Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PCO2515OX CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Forsberg v. City of Santa Clarita (Greenwaste) Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No, PCO25188Y CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Hairfield v. City of Santa Clarita (Greenwaste) Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PCO25187X CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Minna v. City of Santa Clarita (Greenwaste) Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PCO2520OX CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Waugh v. City of Santa Clarita (Greenwaste) Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PCO25116V CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) 14 Foy v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC225436 Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to closed session at 10:23 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:44 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, outlined the nature of the cases and reported that during Closed Session the Council authorized defense of all items listed by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 10:47 p.m. in memory of Paul Terrel Veluzat, Terry Eugene Wooley, Dick Millar, and Frank Bildner to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2000 to conduct a tour of the Porta Bella site, to be convened at the on-site entrance gate. A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. 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