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f CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
4:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
6:00 p.m.
September 25, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 4:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none.
CLOSED SESSION
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose
of holding a:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL • Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) - one matter
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL • Pending Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Maria Lopez, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 214551
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery LLC
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 257152
Case Name: Santa Clarita LLC v. City of Santa Clarita, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 254794
Case Name: People for Environmentally Responsible Cleanup, Inc., et al v. City
of Santa Clarita, et al
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 256686
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 38 -acre property consisting of four parcels adjacent
to the Santa Clarita Business Park in the central
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part of the City of Santa Clarita. Parcels 1-3 consist
of industrial lots and Parcel 4 is open space.
Owner/Negotiating Party: Ruether Avenue Business Park, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms .
Property Location: up to 150 undeveloped acres in Placenta Canyon,
north of Placenta Creek, west of the Circle J Ranch
community, in Quigley Canyon
Owner/Negotiating Party: Beazer Homes Southern California
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to closed session at 4:07 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Weste reconvened the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken that was required to be
reported.
ADJOURN
Mayor Weste adjourned the special meeting at 6:06 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 speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is
announced by the Mayor.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Smyth introduced Pastor Philip Decorse from Placerita Baptist Church
who gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Smyth led the flag salute.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Kellar commented on the Xtreme VIP party to be held October 4 at Magic
Mountain as a special fundraising party for the. Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health
Foundation.
Councilmember Smyth commented on the Walk for Life to be held on September 30.
Councilmember Weste commented on the open house for Golden Valley Road on September
29, and the Newhall Street Fair held last weekend.
In response to request from Mayor Weste, Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager,
provided an update on Santa Clarita Transit.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
There were none.
AWARDSIRECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers presented Caught You Doing Something Good Awards
to representatives of Centex Homes, Greystone Homes, and Ice Station Valencia for their
efforts in the sustainable buildings program.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
There were none.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time regarding Santa Clarita Transit was Miguel Lopez
representing Teamsters Local 572; Ken Graska representing ATC-SCV Transit; Amy Sue
Lutzker; Wynn A. Fike representing drivers of Santa Clarita Transit Local #572; Bryan
Stubbins; Kathy Mitchell; Paul Vaughn; Pat La Pietro and Howard Basore representing
transit drivers; Robert Kacmar representing transit drivers; Doug Campbell; John Phillips
representing Local 572; Oscar Franco representing Santa Clarita Transit bus operators;
Clarence Simmons; Jose ViIlalobos representing ATC coach operators; Dylan Williams;
Maria Monarrez representing ATC coach operators; John Shepard representing bus drivers
and concerned citizens; George Mbulo Jr. representing Teamsters Union 572; and Marco
Delgado representing Santa Clarita bus operators. One written comment was submitted
regarding bus shelters.
Also addressing the Council at this time was Cam Noltemeyer regarding Golden Valley
Road; and Jennifer Kilpatrick regarding her review of the files on the Metrolink Station on
Soledad (submitted material).
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, commented on the labor dispute with Santa
Clarita Transit; and the open house for Golden Valley Road.
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RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting at 7:10 p.m. and reconvened at 7:18 p.m.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any
further information that may be needed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of 2 items for Council to consider adding to the agenda
as subsequent need items.
Motion by Kellar, second by Darcy, to add Item 22, Acquisition of 188 acres
of Open Space in Quigley Canyon, and Item 23, Support of Assembly Bill
952, to the agenda, finding there is an immediate need to discuss the items
and that 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.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda, pulling
Items 2, S, 8, 9,12, 16 and 17.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the
September 6, 2001 special meeting, September 11, 2001 special and regular
meetings, and the September 18, 2001 adjourned regular meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council
taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council meeting
agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. Determine that the titles to all
ordinances, which appear on this public agenda, have been read and waive further reading.
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ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
BENCH AND SHELTER ANNUAL CONTRACT EXTENSION
Extension of existing bus shelter and bench contracts to February 2003. The current
agreements provide approximately 65 shelters, 254 benches, and 50 trash cans to a system
of about 650 bus stop locations. Authorize the City Manager to renew the existing bus
shelter and bench contracts.
In response to questions from Council, Ron Kilcoyne, Transportation Manager, provided
information.
ITEMS
CONSENT CALENDAR
SALARY RESOLUTION
The Management Analyst in the Transportation and Engineering Services Department is
responsible for supporting the oversight of numerous high-level budget projects, handles
special projects of a complex and confidential nature, and will take on the responsibility to
supervise staff. Adopt Resolution 01-113 providing for the reclassification of the
Management Analyst position, Grade 45, in the Transportation and Engineering Services
Department to a Senior Management Analyst position, Grade 49.
In response to questions from Council, Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, provided
information.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
MASTER CASE 00-436; ZONE CHANGE 00-003 / GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00-003
REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONE FROM A PARCEL OF
LAND FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL) TO INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (IC PD) LOCATED AT 17262 SIERRA HIGHWAY
Adoption of an ordinance to change the zone from RL (Residential Low) to IC PD
(Industrial Commercial Planned Development) for a parcel located at 17262 Sierra
Highway (Honey House). Adopt Ordinance 01-16 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (ZONE CHANGE 00-003) FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL) TO
INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (IC PD) FOR ' THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17262 SIERRA HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 2001 / 2002 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALK, CURB
AND GUTTER, AND ACCESS RAMP — PROJECT NOS. M0021, M0023, AND T0015;
CONCRETE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FOR PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO BUS
STOPS — PROJECT NO. T0014 — ADVERTISE FOR BIDS — These capital improvement
projects will install and repair sidewalk, curb and gutter, and access ramps at various
locations within the City and provide missing links of concrete sidewalk for pedestrian
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access to bus stops. Approve the plans and specifications, and authorize the advertising for
bids for various capital improvement projects, Project Nos. M0021, M0023, T0014, and
T0015.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 45416 (SIERRA HEIGHTS) — APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION — Tract Map No. 45416 (Sierra Heights) is
the only phase of Vesting Tentative Tract map No. 45416, which was granted approval by
the Planning Commission on June 18, 1991, and the City Council on October 8, 1991. A
Development Agreement that allows for phasing was approved on November 1, 1991. This
only phase, consisting of approximately 99.2 acres, is located east of Scherzinger Lane and
south of Sierra Highway, and is owned by the Pardee Construction Company. Approve
Tract Map No. 45416 (Sierra Heights); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication
for public streets, of future streets (Sierra Highway), and the right to restrict direct
vehicular ingress and egress to Sierra Highway; make certain findings; instruct the City
Treasurer and the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the map. .
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 50151-01 (VIA PRINCESSA, SOUTH OF COSTCO) — APPROVAL OF
FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Tract Map No. 50151-01 (Via Princessa, south of Costco) is the second phase of Tentative
Tract Map No. 50151, which was granted approval by the City Council on January 29,
1991. A Development Agreement that allows for phasing was approved on February 26,
1991. This phase, consisting of approximately 19.3 acres, is located on the south side of Via
Princessa, between Sierra Highway and the Antelope Valley Freeway, and is owned by
American Realty Trust, Inc. Approve Tract Map No. 50151-01 (Via Princessa, south of
Costco); accept on behalf of the public the right to restrict direct vehicular ingress and
egress to Via Princessa; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer and the City
Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the map.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
HASEELL"CANYON BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT — PROJECT NO. S4002, FEDERAL
PROJECT NO. BHLO 5450 (013) — AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will widen the existing bridge, which involves the construction of the west half
of the bridge on Haskell Canyon Road crossing over the Bouquet Canyon flood channel.
Award the contract for the Haskell Canyon Bridge Widening Project to C.C. Myers, Inca in
the amount of $399,445.00, and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of
$59,916.75; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to
City Attorney approval.
In response to questions from Council, Chris Price, Supervising Engineer, provided
information
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ITEM S
CONSENT CALENDAR
SOLEDAD CANYON EL NI&O BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT NO. D4001
CONTRACT AWARD
As a result of the heavy storm season in 1997 / 1998, restoration efforts were initiated to
prevent future erosion of the riverbank along Soledad Canyon Road across from the former
Saugus Speedway. On July 10, 2001, the City Council authorized the advertisement for
bids for the Soledad El Nino Bank Stabilization, Project No. D4001. Award the construction
contract for Soledad El Niiio Bank Stabilization, Project No. D4001, to Calex Engineering
Company in the amount of $672,364 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in
the amount of $100,855; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval. Appropriate $324,208 to Account No. D4001103-8001 for
additional FHWA funding; increase estimated revenues in Account No. 103-5263 by
$324,208; and transfer $11,480 from City Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to
Account No. D4001001-8001 to provide the City full Local Match contribution towards
project construction.
In response to questions from Council, Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, provided
information.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
LYONS AVENUE MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE,H, PROJECT NO.
B2006, ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
Installation of landscape improvements on the Lyons Avenue medians, from Orchard
Village Road east to San Fernando Road. Approve the plans and specifications for Project
No. B2006, and authorize advertising for bids for the Lyons Avenue Medians Landscaping
project. '
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF SIX INDIVIDUAL
DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA AREA WIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT T1 AND FOR THE FORMATION OF TWO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT ZONES WITHIN SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1
The annexation of the six individual developments into the City's Area Wide Landscape
Maintenance District No. T1 and the formation of the two zones into the City's Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 are procedural matters. The developers are required to annex
their developments into an existing or form new Districts as a condition of development to
provide for beautification and landscape maintenance of medians and parkways. Adopt
Resolution 01-114 to initiate the annexation and formation proceedings, order the
preparation of preliminary Engineer's Report, declare the City's intention to annex the six
individual territories and form the two individual zones into the Districts, call for the public
hearing on the levy of assessments, and set the public hearing for September 25, 2001.
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ITEM 12
SOLID WASTE HAULER AUDIT UPDATE
Status report from the City Council Solid Waste Committee of tasks associated with this
project. Accept report for information only.
Councilmember Smyth provided additional information on this item and indicated the
committee would hold interviews on Thursday and Friday with the 3 top firms, Ernst &
Young, KMPG, and Green, Hasson and Janks.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 92-1 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
(VALENCIA TOWN CENTER)
On August 25, 1992, the Council passed Ordinance No. CFD 92-1-1, authorizing the levy of
a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 92-1 (Valencia Town Center).
Adoption of the resolution will levy the special taxes for Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002 upon all
properties within Community Facilities District No. 92-1, which are not otherwise exempt
from taxation. Adopt Resolution CFD 92-1-15 authorizing and providing for the levying of
special taxes within said District and directing staff to prepare and deliver special tax bills
to the property owners.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF THREE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS
(CNG) CARS
The City Council approved the purchase of three cars in the FY 2001 / 2002 budget. In
support of the Clean Air and Alternative Fuel Vehicle programs, staff determined the cars
should be purchased as dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles.: Approve
contract to Longo Toyota for three vehicles, in an amount not to exceed $76,000, from
Account No. 1700-8615.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF THIRTEEN LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES
Council approved the purchase of thirteen light duty trucks in the FY 2001 / 2002 budget.
Ten suppliers submitted bids opened by the City Clerk on September 10, 2001. Award
contract to Magic Ford for thirteen vehicles in an amount not to exceed $290,069.85 from
Account Nos. 1700-8615, 3820-8615, 5501-8615, 5502-8615, 5600-8615 and 7411-8615.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION OF STAFF TO CONDUCT REVIEW OF SANTA CLARITA LLC'S
COMPLIANCE WITH THE PORTA BELLA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, PER
SECTION 6.b.x OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
The Porta Bella Specific Plan and related entitlements were approved by the City Council
on September 12, 1995. The Porta Bella Development Agreement, a contract vesting the
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entitlements issued for this project for 20 years, was approved by the City Council on
February 27, 1996. Santa Clarita LLC purchased the Porta Bella property in January
1999. All terms and conditions imposed by the City on Porta Bella are transferred to Santa
Clarita LLC and they continue to be responsible to satisfy the City's land use requirements
as well as the DTSC's clean up requirements. Authorize staff to conduct a review of Santa
Clarita LLC's good faith compliance with the Porta Bella Development Agreement, per the
terms established in Section 6.b.x (Annual Review) of the Development Agreement by and
between the City and Whittaker Porta Bella, Inc., approved by the Council on February 27,
1996.
Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper; and Connie Worden
Roberts representing the Citizen Advisory Group.
Additional comments were made by Councilmembers.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF FILM OFFICE FUNCTION TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Bringing the film function into the City gives an opportunity to both upgrade the program,
and to expand film permitting as a potential revenue source. Accept the transfer of the film
function from the Chamber of Commerce to the City of Santa Clarita, approve an additional
Administrative Analyst position to be assigned to the City Manager's Office for the purpose
of film office functions, approve a transfer from Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401
in the amount of $46,230, appropriate as outlined in Attachment A, and direct staff to
expand film permitting.
In response to questions from Council, Mike Haviland, Economic Development Manager,
provided information. Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, commended the efforts of
the Chamber of Commerce on this item.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF THE CHECK REGISTERS
Adopt a Resolution 01-115 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Registers 36 and 37.
Motion by Kellar, second by Darcy, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 19
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNEXATION OF SIX INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA AREA
WIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT T1 AND THE FORMATION OF TWO
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ZONES WITHIN SANTA CLARITA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
Mayor Waste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to waive the staff presentation.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
In report, Nancy Delange, Associate Engineer, stated that these annexations are procedural
matters in which the developers are required to annex their developments into an existing
or form new Districts as a condition of development to provide. for beautification and
landscape maintenance of medians and parkways.
No requests to speak were received on this item.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Darcy, to conduct the public hearing and
adopt Resolution 01-116 approving the Engineer's Reports and ordering
annexations T1-11, TI -I, TI -J, TI -K, Ti -L, TI -M and the formation of Zones
13 and T31A; and authorize the annual levy and collection of assessments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SANTA CLARITA FIRST INITIATIVE
Troy Brown, Management Analyst, stated that this item was presented at the City Council
meeting of August 28, 2001 and was continued to the September 25, 2001 meeting in order
to give the Mayor's Committee On Managed Growth For A Quality Community, time to
evaluate the initiative.
Addressing the Council on this item was John Hoskinson representing the Mayor's
Committee on Managed Growth for a Quality Community.
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Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to direct staff to proceed with Option A
to approve Councilmember Ferry's recommendation as follows: 1) Direct
staff to hire an environmental consultant to begin the environmental
review process on the "Santa Clarita First Initiative", and transfer $20,000
from City Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 3120-
8110. 2) Direct staff and the City Attorney to analyze "Santa Clarita First
Initiative" and amend initiative language so it is compliant with applicable
state law.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste
Noes: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar
Absent: None
Motion did not carry.
ITEM 21
NEW BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION ON THE PROPOSED LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR
OAKS RANCH PROJECT, PHASE II (PARDEE HOMES)
Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that Phase II of the Fair
Oaks Ranch Project, proposed by Pardee Homes, is scheduled for a public hearing before
the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission on Wednesday, October 17, 2001.
Following a project update, City staff is seeking the Council's feedback and direction
regarding the City's position on the Fair Oaks Ranch proposal.
Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper.
In response to comments from Councilmember, Jack Brumfield representing Pardee Homes
provided additional information.
Council consensus to continue the matter to the October 8, 2001 meeting
for a staff analysis of the September 18, 2001 letter from Pardee and report.
ITEM 22
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM
ACQUISITION OF 158 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE IN QUIGLEY CANYON
Through action taken earlier during the meeting, this item was added to the agenda.
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, stated that Beazer Homes USA, Inc., presented an
offer of sale to the City to acquire 158 acres of undeveloped property in Placerita Canyon.
Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to authorize the City Manager to sign
all required documentation to complete the acquisition of the Beazer
Homes USA, Inc., 158 -acre property subject to review by the City Attorney.
Transfer $125,000 from City Council contingency account number 1240-
7401 to account number T2002-001-8001 to fund the acquisition.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Weste
ITEM 23
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM
SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 9X2
Through action taken earlier during the meeting, this item was added to the agenda.
Councilmember Smyth stated that as a result of the State's power crisis, the California
State Legislature has been working to remedy the situation and provide for relief to both
the electric utilities as well as consumers.
Terri Maus, Director of Field Services, provided additional information.
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to authorize staff to draft a letter to
Governor Gray Davis to urge support and signature of AB 9X2 and further
direct staff to prepare a letter to the Public Utilities Commission to urge
reconsideration of suspension of direct access for community aggregation,
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councihnember Kellar and Councilmembers acknowledged the work of Tony Nisich,
Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, who would be leaving the City to take
a new position in Santa Barbara.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
A special City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. in
the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in
the Century Room, 1' floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA
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The neat regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2001
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Santa Clarita, CA.
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