HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-12-20 - MINUTES - SPECIAL MTG (2)bIINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
5:00 P.M.
DECEMBER 20, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Frank Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present, with the exception of Councilmember Smyth.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Councilmember Waste.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Keller commented on his attendance at a portion of the League of CA
Cities Conference in Sacramento and comments made by the Governor.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No requests to speak were submitted.
ITEM 1
NEW BUSINESS
REMEDIATION OF CITY HALL FACILITY
Terri Maus, Director of Field Services, reported that in October 2001, staff became
aware of some issues surrounding the City Hall facility and began air testing in
November. As a result of that investigation, it was determined that mold and fungus
were apparent on some carpeted surfaces, that there was moisture intrusion in the
first floor office area as well as in the Chamber of Commerce and that there was mold,
fungus and fiberglass in the heating and ventilation system. As a result of those
findings, staff met with a professional contractor, Machado Environmental, which
made further recommendations for the cleanup. Staff anticipates the cleanup will
take approximately 12 weeks at an estimated cost of $375,000.
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, added that staff is also recommending
waiver of the bidding requirements so that staff can move as quickly as possible with
this item as a potential health and safety issue for employees.
Additional information was provided as a result of Council questions.
Addressing the Council on this item was Mike Cosley representing American
Craftsman Restoration.
Council discussed utilizing local vendors where possible.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to take all necessary actions to
remediate the mold issue with the caveat to use local vendors and bid
processes whenever possible; authorize the City Manager to
appropriate $375,000 from Account 1240-7401 and authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute all contracts, including those in
excess of City Manager's authority of $50,000, in order to complete
cleanup of City Hall facility, subject to City Attorney approval.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Weste, Kellar, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: Smyth
Motion carried.
ITEM 2
NEW BUSINESS
CITY REPRESENTATION FOR COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS 26 AND 32
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City ,Manager, requested that Council make a
determination for representation for the City on Los Angeles County Sanitation
Districts 26 and 32.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to designate the Mayor to serve as
director, Councilmember Darcy to serve as second director, with
Councihnember Weste to serve as alternate.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Darcy, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: Smyth
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
Due to the holiday break, no meeting will be held on December 25, 2001.
A City Council Study Session will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2002 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 8, 2002 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
Clarita, CA.
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