HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-22 - MINUTES - SPECIAL MTG (2)r, MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
t CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
9:30 A.M.
DECEMBER 22, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 9:32 a.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Darcy led the flag salute.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No requests to speak were submitted.
STAFF COMMENTS
Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, advised of the need to consider adding an item
of subsequent need to the agenda concerning the timing of action taken by the
Planning Commission on the Valley/Calgrove issue.
Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to add an item of subsequent need
to the agenda as Item 1A., to consider giving direction to the Planning
Commission as to the timing of their action on the Valley/Calgrove
issue.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Weste
Noes: Ferry
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 1
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SANTA CLA.RITA HOMELESS SHELTER
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, advised as a result of direction from the
Council, a meeting was held with staff of the SCCDC and the City to consider short-
term solutions to provide for the siting of a temporary homeless shelter in the
community. Modular buildings would be used beginning the week of January 2,
2001 (Phase 1) with additional units added the week of January 9, 2001 (Phase 2).
An overview of the services to be made available was provided. The estimated cost
to run the facility through May 1, 2001 totals $45,000. Several vendors have made
donations to reduce costs.,
Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth, to approve a budget transfer in
the amount of $35,000 from Council Contingency Fund, account 1240-
7401 to account 7511-8001, instruct staff to work with the Santa
Clarita Community Development Corporation to secure donations
where appropriate, and direct the City Manager to place modular
units and make appropriate improvements of the Santa Clarita
Sports Complex for a winter homeless shelter. Further, the item of
the homeless shelter would be removed from the January 2, 2001
study session; staff to look at long-term solutions and come back to
Council at a later time.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
In response to inquiry from Council, Tim Davis on behalf of the SCCDC provided
information on insurance coverage.
RECESS AND RECONVENE .
Mayor Weste called a recess at 10:03 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:05 a.m.
ITEM 1A
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM
VALLEY/CALGROVE
Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was added to the agenda
for discussion.
Fred Follstad, Senior Planner, explained action recently taken by the Planning
Commission on the Valley/Calgrove gate issue with final action scheduled for the
Planning Commission meeting on February 20, 2001.
Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, explained the two pending legal cases which
will be considered at a trial court hearing on January 29, 2001. Council may wish to
consider having the City take final action on the item prior to the court date.
Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Cornell and Annette Lucas
representing Citizens Against Barricades.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, that the Council take no further
action, letting the Planning Commission and court take action.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Kellar
Noes: Smyth, Darcy, Weste
Absent: None
Motion did not carry.
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Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to direct the Planning
Commission to meet prior to January 26, 2001 to take final action on
this matter, with the Council to not consider the matter until after
January 29, 2001, with Planning staff and consultant to expedite the
response to comments on the EER to be completed by January 17,
2001.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Weste,
Noes: Smyth, Darcy
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 11:06 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, l" 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, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Santa Clarita, CA.
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