HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-13 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6.30 P.M
JUNE 13, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Weste 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 Mayor Darcy and
Councilmember Ferry, who were absent due to graduations.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Bob Sawyer, Peter Tartaglino, and Robert
Allen, owners of Ruether Avenue Business Park, regarding site selection for the
Transit Maintenance Facility.
CLOSED SESSION
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the
purpose of holding a:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: Rye Canyon Business Park
Approximately 12 acres at the intersection of
Constellation Drive and Galaxy Way in the new
business park, adjacent to the Valencia Industrial
Center
Owner/Negotiating Party: Legacy Partners, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Property Location: Porta Bella
Approximately 20 acres at the northeast corner of the
Porta Bella property, adjacent to the future intersection
of new Golden Valley Road and Redview Drive
Owner/Negotiating Party: R. F. I. Incorporated
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Property Location: Ruether Avenue Business Park
Approximately 38 acres south of the intersection of
Redview Drive and existing Golden Valley Road,
adjacent to the Santa Clarita Sports Complex (along the
extension of Ruether Avenue)
Owner/Negotiating Party: Ruether Avenue Business Park
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Mercury Insurance v. City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 00000526
Mayor Pro Tem Weste recessed the meeting to closed session at 6:06 p.m. and
reconvened the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that during Closed Session, Council
authorized a defense to be prepared in the Mercury Insurance case.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:44 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 request to speak and submit it to the City Clerk before
the item is announced by the Mayor.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Kellar gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at
6:48 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present, with the exception Mayor Darcy and
Councilmember Ferry.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Kellar led the flag salute.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Danielle Sherman and Emily Carivou regarding school
overcrowding; John Steffen regarding term limits; Karen Pearson representing the
SCV Sierra Club regarding the water supply (submitted written material); Bob
Lathrop regarding the water supply; Lynne Plambeck regarding the water supply
and the widening of Valencia Blvd; Chris Shoemaker representing the SC
International Film Festival regarding the Festival (submitted videos); Douglas Hall
regarding signage on Bouquet Canyon; Connie Worden-Roberts regarding the budget.
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STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Pro Tem Weste and Councilmembers presented a certificate to Sophia
Elizabeth Klein for a heroic act during a house fire.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
On behalf of the Ventura Sheriffs Department, Mayor Pro Tem Weste presented a
certificate to Adele Macpherson for her assistance after the crash of Alaska Airlines
Flight 261.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to add an item of subsequent
need regarding consideration of a resolution in support of the South
Coast Air Quality Management District Clean Fleet Rules as Item 21,
finding there is an immediate need to discuss the matter which arose
subsequent to the posting of this agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the
May 23, 2000 regular meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain
any further information that may be needed.
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
WELFARE -TO -WORK SUBCONTRACT RECOMMENDATION
In October, 1999, the City was awarded $96,000 for an 18 -month Welfare -to -Work
grant program. On November 23, 1999, Council approved subcontracting of client
services. This subcontract will provide Welfare -to -Work services. Approve the
United Auto Workers -Labor Employment Training Corporation's proposal, not to
exceed $45,000 to provide County of Los Angeles mandated Welfare -to -Work
services. Funding is budgeted in account #74401-8110.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO.
253
A standard procedure tax sharing resolution to establish tax increment funding for
Sanitation District No. 32 for the newly created assessment area of Vermont Drive
and Everett Drive in Newhall in order to provide wastewater treatment services
included in Sanitation District Annexation No. 253. Adopt resolution approving and
accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from
Sanitation District Annexation No. 253.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AB 2643
Santa Clarita Transit is a member of the Los Angeles County Municipal Transit
Operators Coalition (LACMOC). The Coalition drafted AB 2643 to clarify that the
Los Angeles County Proposition C 40 percent funds and any other funds used for bus
operations and capital be shared proportionately among all included and eligible
transit operators. Adopt resolution supporting the passage of AB 2643.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA CITY HALL SECOND FLOOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT -
PROJECT NO. F1003 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
On January 11, 2000, Council awarded the construction contract to Cody
Construction, Inc. for the project which was completed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer on June 2, 2000. Accept the work performed by Cody Construction, Inc. for
the City Hall Second Floor Tenant Improvement, Project No. F1003; direct the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10% retention
35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as
provided by law, have been filed.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
CANYON HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURT IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. —_
P0012 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
As a cooperative effort between the City and the William S. Hart Union High School
District, this project will provide improvements to the tennis courts located at
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Canyon High School. The improvements will include resurfacing, new lights, and
new fencing. Award the construction contract for the project to Malibu Pacific
Tennis Courts, Inc. in the amount of $171,700.00 and authorize a 10% contingency
expenditure in the amount of $17,170.00; authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
Annexing the following territories
INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT
into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance
District No. 1: Annexation No. 2000-L7, Tract No. 52673-01, in the vicinity of
Newhall Ranch Road and Copper Hill Drive; Annexation No. 2000-L-8, Tract No.
42670-02, in the vicinity of Soledad Canyon Road and Golden Valley Road;
Annexation No. 2000-L11 at 26705 Bouquet Canyon Road; Annexation No. 2000-
L14, Tract No. 51963, in the vicinity of San Fernando Road and Dockweiler Drive.
Adopt resolutions initiating annexation proceedings; approve the respective
Engineer's Reports; declare the City's intention to annex territories; and set the
public hearing for June 13, 2000.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
-^^ ANNEXATION OF. TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
Annexing territory for Tract Nos. 51931-01 and 51931-02 in the vicinity of Newhall
Ranch Road and McBean Parkway into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance
District No. 1, as Annexation No. 2000-L9. Adopt resolution to initiate annexation
proceedings; approve the Engineer's Report; declare the City's intention to annex
territory; and set the public hearing for June 13, 2000.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDERING PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY
OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1;
APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND DECLARING
THE CITY'S INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001
Approval of annual levy of assessments within Streetlight Maintenance District No.
1 for Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001. Adopt a resolution ordering the preliminary
Engineer's Report, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report declaring the
City's intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001, and
setting the public hearing for June 27, 2000
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 19, 20 AND 21
Approval of the check register. Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment
the demands presented in Check Registers 19, 20 and 21.
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Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to adopt the consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry, Darcy
Motion carried.
ITEM 11
PUBLIC HEARING
HI -SHEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Pro Tem Weste announced that this public hearing was opened at the May
23, 2000 meeting and continued to this time.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all required notices have been provided.
Fred Follstad, Senior Planner, reported that this item is a denial of Development
Agreement 00-001 (Master Case 00-072), which would exempt a 16 -acre parcel of
land from the City's Hillside Development Ordinance in exchange for resolution of
the Golden Valley Road dedication on the site. This public hearing was continued
from the May 23, 2000 meeting.
Addressing the Council on this item was George Trahan, CEO, representing the
applicant, Hi Shear Technology Corp.
In response to inquiries from Council, George Caravalho, City Manager, provided
additional information.
Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to close the public hearing.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to adopt a resolution denying
Development Agreement 00-001 (Master Case 00-072) which upholds
the Planning Commission's recommendation.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry, Darcy
Motion carried.
ITEM 12
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL ON A SPLIT DECISION
FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
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A FULL SERVICE HAND CAR WASH THAT INCLUDES A RETAIL BUILDING
AND DETAIL SHOP
Mayor Pro Tem Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all required notices have been provided.
In report, Jeff Hogan, Assistant Planner II, indicated that the proposed car wash
would be located on McBean Parkway adjacent to the Green's Restaurant and Hyatt
Hotel on a currently vacant site consisting of .67 acres. An earthquake fault zone
runs through a majority of the western portion of the site with a pedestrian bridge
on the eastern portion which prohibits any structures from being built on a majority
of the project site. The Planning Commission reached a split 2/2 decision resulting in
denial of the proposal which was appealed by the applicant.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste noted that a request for continuance had been received from
the applicant. Two people who had submitted requests to speak indicated they could
return if the hearing is continued.
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to continue the public hearing to
June 27, 2000.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry, Darcy
Motion carried.
ITEM 13
PUBLIC HEARING
2000 / 2001 BUDGET AND 2001 / 2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Pro Tem Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Ken Striplin, Management Analyst, reported that the 2000 / 2001 Fiscal Year
Budget and 2001 / 2005 Capital Improvement Program represents the City's ongoing
commitment to provide the community with the utmost quality and level of service
attainable and reviewed department budget proposals. Kevin Tonoian, Management
Analyst, provided information on the proposed Capital Improvement Program.
Addressing the Council on this item was Dave Blazey representing the Youth Sports
Association; and Eric Heberer representing the SCV Athletic Association.
Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to continue the public hearing to
�. the special study session on June 20 for public comment and to
schedule the budget for adoption at the June 27, 2000 meeting of the
City Council.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Pro Tem Weste called a recess at 8:52 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
9:08 p.m. Mayor Darcy entered the meeting at this time.
ITEM 14
PUBLIC HEARING
SANTA CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTH
VALENCIA II ANNEXATION
Mayor Pro Tem Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, reported that, as required by
Proposition 218, this is a protest hearing for the imposition of the storm drainage
fees for a portion of the North Valencia 2 Annexation area.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste closed the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that no protests had been received;
therefore, no majority protest exists.
Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to authorize staff to mail ballots
to property owners and set election for August 22, 2000.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES AND THE LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1
Mayor Pro Tem Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
In report, Curtis Nay, Supervising Engineer, advised that this public hearing is for
the consideration of annexing territories and levying assessments for Santa Clarita
Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 including: Annexation No. 2000-L7, Tract No.
52673-01, in the vicinity of Newhall Ranch Road and Copper Hill Drive; Annexation
No. 2000-L-8, Tract No. 42670-02, in the vicinity of Soledad Canyon Road and
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Golden Valley Road; Annexation No. 2000-L11 at 26705 Bouquet Canyon Road;
Annexation No. 2000-1,14 in the vicinity of San Fernando Road and Dockweiler
Drive.
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to waive the staff presentation.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste closed the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that ballots had been received from all
property owners indicating yes votes in favor of the assessment. Therefore, no
majority protest exists.
Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to adopt resolutions approving
the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Santa
Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Kellar, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
Motion carried.
ITEM 16
PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES AND THE LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1
Mayor Pro Tem Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
In report, Curtis Nay, Supervising Engineer, advised that this public hearing is for
the consideration of annexing territories and levying assessments for Santa Clarita
Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 Annexation No. 2000-L9, Tract Nos. 51931-,
01 and 51931-02 in the vicinity of Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway.
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to waive the staff presentation.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste closed the public hearing.
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Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that ballots had been received from all
property owners indicating yes votes in favor of the assessment. Therefore, no
majority protest exists.
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to adopt a resolution approving
the annexation of territory and the levy of assessments for Santa
Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No.
2000-L9, Tract Nos. 51931-01 and 51931-02.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Kellar, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
Motion carried.
ITEM 17
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PREPARED FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND SOLEDAD CANYON
ROAD INTERRSECTION / INTERCHANGE - PROJECT NO. S3005 - PHASE 2
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that due to an irregularity in the noticing of
this item, Council would be unable to take action at this meeting. Recommendation
was made to continue the matter to the July 11, 2000 meeting.
Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, reported that the
second phase of this project develops 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. Consultants representing ASL
Consulting Engineers and Rincon provided additional information.
Addressing the Council on this item was Douglas Hall; Warren Johnson; Vera
Johnson representing the SC Transportation Committee; Allan Cameron; Larry
Rasmussen representing SC Business Park; Hunt Braly representing Home Depot;
and Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Chamber of Commerce and
Transportation Alliance.
Council indicated preliminary concurrence with staffs direction to date, subject to
receipt of comments on July 11, 2000.
Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to continue this matter to the
July 11, 2000 meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
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Motion carried.
ITEM 18
NEW BUSINESS
PROJECT POLLUTION PREVENTION ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM - YEAR TWO CONTRACT APPROVAL
Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, reported that the City's new
Project Pollution Prevention environmental education and outreach program has
been very effective this year based on educating citizens about the facts of the issue,
increasing their sense of value for the issue and providing easy steps. to take to help
with the issue. This item requests that Council continue the program for another
year and renew the contract with Rogers & Associates to implement the program.
The consultant representing Rogers & Associates provided additional information.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to receive report regarding the
Community Environmental Outreach Plan for FY 2000 / 2001; award
contract in the amount of $166,800 to Rogers & Associates. Funding
is available in both FY 1999 / 2000 in the amount of $127,100 and
requested in the proposed FY 2000 / 2001 budget in the amount of
$39,700 to fully fund this contract.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Kellar, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
NEW BUSINESS
REVISION OF SANTA CLARA RIVER CHLORIDE STANDARD
Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, introduced Vicky Conway,
representing the County Sanitation District, who reported that on July 27, 2000, the
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) will be deciding whether or not to
require the installation of expensive treatment upgrades to the two sewer treatment
plants in Santa Clarita. The treatment upgrades, if required, will triple residential
sewer rates (from approximately $100 per year to $350 per year) (this was updated
during the presentation to approximately $722 per year). City Staff, the Sanitation
Districts of Los Angeles County and water quality data all agree that the expensive
treatment that is proposed does not buy better water quality, nor does it buy
protection of sensitive uses of river water.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to adopt resolution supporting
the proposed amendment to the RWQCB Basin Plan's chloride
objective to 143 mg/liter and designate Mayor Darcy, with
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Councilmember Smyth as alternate, to speak at the July 27, 2000
RWQCB public hearing.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: Weste
Absent: Ferry
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
NEW BUSINESS
PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES — A COUNCIL INQUIRY FOLLOW-UP
Ruben Barrera, Building Official, reported that as part of the FY 2000 / 2001 budget
review process, the City Council has inquired about the use of a City Prosecutor in
enforcing provisions of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. In response to the
questions raised, staff has compiled this report to provide additional information on
the topic of prosecutorial services.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Council requested a more detailed report be made on this topic at a
study session for the benefit of the new members.
CONTINUATION OF MEETING
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to continue the meeting past 11
p.m.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 21
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT (SCAQMD) CLEAN FLEET RULES
Through action taken earlier, this item was added to the agenda for consideration at
this time.
Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning & Building Services, advised that on June 16,
2000, the SCAQMD Board will consider adoption of rules to require all government
fleets of 15 or more vehicles in the District to acquire clean -burning, low emission or
alternative fuel vehicles when purchasing or leasing vehicles that are replacements
for, or new additions to, their fleets.
Jim Clouet representing the South Coast Air Quality Management District provided
additional information.
Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth, to adopt resolution in support of
the proposed SCAQMD Clean Fleet Rules.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Darcy
Noes: Smyth, Kellar
Absent: Ferry
Motion failed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
STAFF COMMENTS
George Caravalho, City Manager, distributed a memo regarding Santa Clarita
Project Rankings for the 2000 MTA Abbreviated Call for Projects.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Darcy, second by Kellar, to adjourn the meeting at 11:29
p.m.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
A City Council Special Study Session will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2000
at 4:30 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, June 27,
2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, I' floor of City Hall, 23920
Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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