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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-12 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (3)NIINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. DECEMBER 1212000 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:36 P.M. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Darcy introduced representatives of Cub Scout Pack 490, The Lighting Den, who led the flag salute. CANYON THEATRE GUILD PRESENTATION Members of the Canyon Theatre Guild sang a song from their production of "Scrooge" and made a presentation to the City for its support PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time in acknowledgement of the outgoing Mayor was Allan Cameron, Linda Johnson representing Assemblymember Runner and Senator Knight, Linda Lambourne representing Congressmember McKeon, Millie Jones representing Supervisor Antonovich, and Connie Worden-Roberts representing the SCV Chamber of Commerce. REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR Mayor Darcy reviewed accomplishments over the last 12 months. OUTGOING MAYOR MAKES PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Darcy presented gifts to Councilmembers on behalf of the City. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR George Caravalho, City Manager, presented outgoing Mayor Darcy with a commemorative gift on behalf of the City. OUTGOING MAYOR TURNS GAVEL OVER TO CITY CLERK Mayor Darcy turned the gavel over to Sharon Dawson, City Clerk. CITY CLERK OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR FOR 2001 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, opened nominations for the office of Mayor. Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to nominate Laurene Weste as Mayor. Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed. On voice vote, motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK SWEARS IN NEW MAYOR Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Mayor Laurens Weste. CITY CLERK TURNS GAVEL OVER TO NEW MAYOR Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, turned the gavel over to Mayor Weste. NEW MAYOR OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Weste opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Motion by Darcy, second by Kellar, to nominate Frank Ferry as Mayor Pro Tem. There were no further nominations. On voice vote, motion carried by unanimous vote. NEW MAYOR GIVES ACCEPTANCE SPEECH Mayor Weste gave a brief acceptance speech and outlined goals for 2001. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers welcomed Mayor Waste graciousness, time, and efforts. and thanked former Mayor Darcy for her PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Scott Kanowsky of Cub Scout Pack 490 who acknowledged Mayor Weste and Pat Warford of the Zonta Club of the SCV who acknowledged former Mayor Darcy. SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to add an item of subsequent need to the agenda to appoint representatives to the County Sanitation District. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to add an item of subsequent need to appoint representatives to the County Sanitation District, finding there is an immediate need to consider the item and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the -agenda. 2 On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Darcy, Smyth, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Council consensus that Jo Anne Darcy and Laurene Weste continue as the City's representatives and Bob Kellar continue as alternate. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. RECEPTION CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should Ell out a speakers' slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. INVOCATION Councilmember Kellar gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:25 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was waived at this time. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Jim McCain, Deborah Chastain, Lynda Cook (submitted written material), and Jon Woodard regarding the proposed transit maintenance facility at Ruether Avenue. One written comment was submitted on this topic. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on the environmental report for a transit maintenance facility at Rye Canyon which projected growth for a 20 -year period. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. 3 PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. ERECUTIVE 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Sellar, second by Darcy, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 110 12, and 18 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to add an item of subsequent need to the Closed Session agenda to consider 2 cases under Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Cornell v. City of Santa Clarita, and Newhall Hidden Valley HOA v. City of Santa Clarita, finding there is an immediate need to consider the items and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2000 regular meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 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 — APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT - The term of office of Trustee Janice Heidt as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Greater Los 4 r" Angeles County Vector Control District will expire on January 2, 2001. Pursuant to Section 2245 of the State Health and Safety Code governing the dates of term of office of members appointed to the Board of Trustees, the City may consider appointing a Trustee for a two-year term of office effective January 2, 2001, or choosing the option of reappointing Trustee Heidt for either an additional two-year or four-year term pursuant to Section 2245c of the State Health and Safety Code. Reappoint Janice Heidt to the Board of Trustees of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District for a four-year term. ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR OAK SPRINGS PARK PROJECT NO. P3001— CONTRACT AWARD FOR MASTER PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICE — Staff has completed the process of qualifying a consultant and is recommending David Volz Design to facilitate the master planning and design service for Oak Springs Park. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with David Volz Design, subject to City Attorney approval, for an amount not to exceed $88,100 and a ten -percent contingency expenditure. The funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2000/2001 in Account No. P3001450-8001 and P3001213-8001. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR. LEASE AGREEMENT EXTENSION FOR COMMUTER RAIL STATION SITE (METROLINK) — A request for a four-month extension of the lease agreement between the City and Santa Clarita LLC for the Commuter Rail Station site. The extension period would be from December 31, 2000, to April 30, 2001, as City staff processes the requested amendments to the Development Agreement. Direct City Manager to enter into a four-month extension of the lease agreement between the City and Santa Clarita, LLC for the Commuter Rail Station Site (Metrolink) from December 31, 2000, to April 30, 2001, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR. NEWHALL PARTNERS GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROJECT Second reading and adoption of an ordinance for a zone change from RS(Residential Suburban) to RS(PD) (Residential Suburban Planned Development) on the Newhall Partners Golden Valley Road Project. Adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 99-001 (MASTER CASE 97-143) FOR THE NNEWHALL PARTNERS GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROJECT LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF SIERRA HIGHWAY AND WEST OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE / GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD INTERSECTION". One written comment was submitted on this item. 5 ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN (SUSMP) IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region approved and promulgated the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). The SUSMP requires each City, which is a permittee under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in Los Angeles County to adopt an ordinance implementing the SUSMP by September 8, 2000. On October 12, 2000 the State Board issued a final decision to postpone the deadline to January 16, 2001. The SUSMP imposes many water quality related requirements on new development and redevelopment projects. The City is required to impose these requirements pursuant to State and Federal law. This ordinance and : new development procedures established at the staff level will bring the City into compliance with these laws and regulations. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING THE STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN OF THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD FOR THE LOS ANGELES REGION BY AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL EXISTING CHAPTER 17.90 AND TO ADD NEW DIVISION 4: "STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN", CHAPTER 17.909 "STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION". Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised the ordinance had been corrected to reflect "City Engineer" instead of "Director of Public Works". ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPOINTMENT OF FRANK ROBERTS TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS In April 1999, the Mayor of Lancaster, Frank Roberts, was nominated and elected to be the MTA Director for the North County/San Fernando Valley Sector. Mr. Roberts was elected to serve the remaining two years of the four-year term of the previous Sector representative, Larry Zarian, after he announced his resignation from the MTA Board of Directors. His term as a MTA Director expires on January 1, 2001. This resolution supports Mr. Robert's serving an additional term as our Sector representative. Adopt a resolution supporting the appointment of Frank Roberts to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 44831-01 (BEACH AND TENNIS CLUB, NORTH VALENCIA 2 ANNEXATION) — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 44831-01, consisting of approximately 16 acres located at the northeast corner of Newhall Ranch Road and Dickason Drive and owned by the ri Newhall Land and Farming Company. Five lots which will be used for commercial purposes, are being created with this phase. Approve Tract Map No. 44831-01; 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 TRACT MAP NO. 53274 (SPINNAKER POINTE AT BRIDGEPORT, GREYSTONE HOMES) — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 53274, consisting of approximately 6.6 acres located north of Avenue Scott, west of McBean Parkway, and owned by Greystone Homes, Inc., a Delaware Corporation. The development consists of 129 residential attached townhouse units being constructed on two lots. Approve Tract Map No. 53274 (Spinnaker Pointe at Bridgeport, Greystone 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 10 CONSENT CALENDAR 1999/2000 ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0010 -PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project resurfaced 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. On February 22, 2000, the Council awarded a contract for construction of the subject project to Granite Construction Company. Accept the work performed by Granite Construction Company on the 1999/2000 Annual Overlay Program, Project No. M0010; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the ten percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR. HASKELL CANYON BRIDGE WIDENING, PROJECT NO. S4002 — APPROVE HE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE (PS&E), AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS This project will widen the existing bridge, which involves the construction of the other half of the bridge on Haskell Canyon Road crossing over the Bouquet Canyon flood channel. Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate for the Haskell Canyon Bridge Widening, Project No. 54002, and authorize the advertising for bids. Addressing the Council on this item was Douglas Hall 7 ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR GOLDEN VALLEY BRIDGE OVER SANTA CLARA RIVER, PROJECT NO. 54003 AWARD ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT STUDY REPORT EQUIVALENT As part of the City's Cross -Valley Connector Projects, Golden Valley Bridge will span the Santa Clara River from the proposed Golden Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road Intersection/Interchange to 500 feet north of the future easterly extension of Newhall Ranch Road. Award the engineering services contract for Golden Valley Bridge over Santa Clara River, Project No. S4003, to Dokken Engineering in the in the amount of $87,500.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure amount of $13,125.00. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Douglas Hall. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR NEWHALL RANCH ROAD, PROJECT NO. 54003 — AWARD ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT STUDY REPORT EQUIVALENT As part of the City's Cross -Valley connector Projects, the future easterly extension of Newhall Ranch Road will be constructed from Golden Valley Road to Bouquet Canyon Road, thereby providing an east -west link through the City upon completion of Newhall Ranch Road from Interstate 5 to Copper Hill Drive. Award the engineering services contract for Newhall Ranch Road, Project No. 54003, to HDR Engineering in the amount of $76,666.00, and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $11,499.00. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Douglas Hall. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY JOINT USE AGREEMENT — Southern California Edison Company is requesting a Joint Use Agreement with the City for a portion of City right-of-way at Newhall Ranch Road. ,Approve a Joint Use Agreement between the Southern California Edison • Company and the City for property located in the public right-of-way at Newhall Ranch Road. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 In August 1991, the City assumed responsibility for public transportation services in the Santa Clarita Valley from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. The County assumes responsibility for providing funding for service in 0 unincorporated areas. The maximum Los Angeles County contribution for transit service, including proportional share of capital debt service, is $2,138,500.00 for Fiscal Year 2000/2001. Approve the agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide public transportation services; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement with the County of Los Angeles, subject to City Attorney approval: ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR CDBG FUNDING OPTION FOR CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER To assist the Child and Family Center by advancing their CDBG payouts and deferring their B&T fees. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate modifications to the 1998 MOU, between the Child and Family Center (Center) and the City, to include the following changes, subject to the City Attorney approval; 1) Accelerate the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) payment schedule, and 2) Defer the Center's Bridge and Thoroughfare fees until the building occupancy permit is issued. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND OFFER OF PROPERTY DEDICATION — VETERAN'S MEMORIAL SITE: Approve Purchase Agreement and Offer of Property Dedication for Veteran's Memorial Park site and roadway alignment purposes. Approve the Purchase Agreement and authorize the City Manager, with the approval of the City Attorney, to sign all required documents for the acquisition and donation of Los Angeles County Assessors Parcel Number 2835-014-035. Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that the agreement would be changed to reflect the corrected date of December 30, 2000 on Page 2 and to correct the address of the seller's counsel on Page 5. ITEM 1s CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 47 AND 48 Approval of the check registers. Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for Payment the demands presented in Check Registers 47 and 48. Motion by Sellar, second by Darcy, to adopt the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried P1 ITEM 19 PUBLIC HEARING SANTA CLARITA HOMELESS SHELTER Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that this project site is located within the Canyon Country community of the City and consists of a 20,000 square foot commercial shopping center which includes one building and parking lot. The Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation is requesting to occupy 3,300 of the 20,000 square feet of building space for the Santa Clarita Homeless Shelter. The space would include a kitchen facility, bathrooms, office space, dining facilities, and approximately 38 beds for men and women. The shelter would operate all year and open each night at 6:00 p.m. and close each morning at 8:30 am. On behalf of the applicant, Mark Young, Vice President of the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation (SCCDC), Barbara Preheim, and Tim Davis, President of the SCCDC, provided information on the proposal. Addressing the Council on this item was Jeff McKelvie; Melinda Gideon; Collette George; Dan Fetters; Frank Schiro; Marge Chatterjee; Reverend Lynn Jay representing St. Stephen's Episcopal Church; Tammie Kallen; Malcolm Blue; Mike Brown; Josef Grafues; Tami Luce; Peter Mahoney; Allan Cameron; Lee Manning; Michael McFadden representing the SCCDC; Lois Juckson; Mike Farragher representing North Oaks Church of Christ; Reverend Richard Assad representing Sonshine Christian Church; Rabbi Steve Conn; Karen Fencil; Berta Gonzalez - Harper; David Lutness; Reverend Stan Fix representing the SC Interfaith Counsel and SC United Methodist Church; Carole Lutness; Fred King; Dave Joseph representing B & R Galley; Mark Wilkins (submitted written material); Roger Reese, Ruth Jesson; Robert Bryan; Barbara Waycott representing Lower Mint Canyon Property Owners Assn; Roy Yarger representing Sierra Auto Parts; Lloyd Hoffman; Gary Choppe; Jerry Haines; Bart Aikman representing Comerica Bank; Tom Fortune; Jan Meggs representing Frontier Realty; Jan Heidt; Susan Ostrom; and Connie Worden-Roberta representing the Chamber of Commerce. Seven written comments were submitted. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste called a recess at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:20 p.m. REMAINING AGENDA ITEMS Motion by Darcy, second by Ferry, to continue Items 21 and 22 to the next regular meeting. Hearing no objections; it was so ordered. 10 (" ITEM 19 (resume public hearing) t( In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, representatives of the SCCDC and City staff provided additional information. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to direct staff to bring back a resolution denying Master Case No. 00-539 which consists of Conditional Use Permit No. 00-016 and the Negative Declaration for the project, refunding the original application fee back to the applicant. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Darcy, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Ferry Motion carried. Councilmember Ferry abstained from voting on this item indicating he did not believe he had enough information to make a good decision on this issue, not knowing what the City s role is. Council consensus to direct staff to bring back options for how to address the problem and alternatives as to the City's role in providing a homeless shelter at the January 2, 2001 study session. ITEM 20 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2000/01 MID -YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND RESOLUTION FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION George Caravalho, City Manager, advised that each year at this time staff takes the opportunity to review the City's adopted budget to determine if any financial adjustments are necessary. As with every year expenditures, revenues, and capital project budgets are reviewed for items that will assist City Departments in managing their operations to the end of the fiscal year. Addressing the Council on this item was Rick Wahler representing The Master's College; Berta Gonzalez -Harper; Rick Winsman representing Theatre Arts for Children; and Susan Ostrom representing the Canyon Country Beautification Committee. Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to adjust Fiscal Year 2000/01 budgeted expenditures, revenues, and capital projects in the amount specified in the report, and approve budget transfers as shown in the f report. Provide direction to staff for Council funding priorities; adopt a resolution amending and adopting the Personnel Rule; adopt 11 a resolution providing for employee compensation and benefits; accept the Worldorce Investment Act Grant; and authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute any contract agreements, extensions, or change orders arising out of the Workforce Investment Act Grant. On roll can vote: Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 21 UNFINISHED BUSINESS OVERSIZED VEHICLE ORDINANCE — ADDING CHAPTER 12.94 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING REGULATIONS Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was continued to the next regular meeting (January 9, 2001). ITEM 22 NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY CONCERNING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN FRIEND -OF -THE -COURT BRIEFS Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was continued to the next regular meeting (January 9, 2001). COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) There were none. STAFF COMMENTS Carl Newton, City Attorney, reported that the Los Angeles County Superior Court had dismissed the City as a defendant in lawsuits relating to a fire at the Greenwaste Facility in 1998. In addition, the class action lawsuit had been settled at a cost to the City of less than $1,000. George Caravalho, City Manager, requested possible dates toward the end of January as a followup to the team building session. Further information will be brought back to Council to finalize this matter. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS There were none. CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a: 12 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 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) Steve Cornell do Citizens Against Barricades v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 226881 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Newhall Hidden Valley HOA and Alamos Lane HOA V. City of Santa Clarita LA County Superior Court Case No. PC 026208 Y. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 12:10 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 12:45 a.m. CITYATTORNEYANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that in Closed Session, Council authorized the City Attorney to pursue appellate review of the order of the Superior Court denying the City's motion for consolidation of the 2 cases (Cornell and Newhall Hidden Valley HOA). Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to add items of subsequent need to the agenda regarding the proposed transit maintenance facility. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to add items of subsequent need to the agenda regarding the proposed option agreement with Ruether Avenue Business Park and acquisition of the Legacy property, finding there is an immediate need to consider the items and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Darcy, Smyth, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Disqualified: Kellar Motion carried. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, that the proposed option agreement between the City and Ruether Avenue Business Park 13 approved by the Council on November 28, 2000 but not executed by the City be cancelled. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Ferry, Darcy, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Disqualified: Sellar Motion carried. Motion by Smyth, second by barcy, to authorize staff to proceed with acquisition of the Legacy property for the proposed transit maintenance facility. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Ferry, Smyth, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Disqualified: Kellar Motion carried. Councilmember Kellar disqualified himself from participation on these items due to a possible conflict of interest consisting of a confidential business relationship currently in negotiations that he is not at liberty to disclose. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Waste adjourned the meeting at 12:49 a.m. The City Council will not hold a meeting on December 26, 2000 so that all can enjoy the holidays with their family and friends. A Study Session will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2001 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, January 9, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, r floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. YOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK \OODecl2mdoc 14