HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-06 - MINUTES - SPECIAL (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING WITH
SUPERVISOR MICHAEL D. ANTONOVICH
MARCH 6, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called the meeting to order at 8:16 a.m. in the Activities Center of the
Santa Clarita Sports Complex.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember McLean who
entered the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Supervisor Antonovich led the flag salute.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Smyth welcomed all in attendance and acknowledged representatives of the
County staff and City staff.
CELEBRATING SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS
Mayor Smyth introduced and provided information on the Neighborhood Traffic Safety
Tool Kit which will be distributed by request to residents in the City and the County.
CONTINUING PARTNERSHIPS
Each Councilmember commented on a particular topic as follows:
Councilmember Ferry — Parks and recreation programs and attempts to serve everyone
in the valley. Tim Gallagher, Director of Parks & Recreation for the County spoke of
areas for collaboration.
Councilmember Kellar — One Valley One Vision project which has reached a major
milestone with the City and County's approval of a Vision Statement and a series of
Guiding Principles.
Councilmember McLean — Cross -Valley Connector and the impact of growth and
development. Mark Yamarone, Capital Program Administrator, provided additional
information. Supervisor Antonovich advised that the County would contribute $1 million
toward the project.
Councilmember Weste — Transit Mixed Concrete project opposition and the City's
commitment to continue to fight this proposal. Supervisor Antonovich acknowledged that
the County is under a court order not to discuss the court-ordered mediation conferences.
Jon Sanabria, Deputy Director of the Department of Regional Planning for the County
confirmed that all negotiations are confidential as ordered by the court.
Mayor Smyth — South Santa Clarita Annexation and the proposed Las Lomas project.
Supervisor Antonovich acknowledged that any annexation would require property owner
approval.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council and Supervisor at this time was Lynne Plambeck regarding water
issues and how the City and County are working together; Elizabeth Peterson
representing the Music Teachers Association expressing the need for a place for children
to perform and perfect their skills; Valerie Thomas regarding fees charged on Tesoro del
Valle homes; Cam Noltemeyer regarding One Valley One Vision and the Sports Complex
being located near the NTS property; Allan Cameron regarding State budget cuts, the
Castaic animal shelter, the Las Lomas project with a proposed Metrolink station and
TMC; Cynthia Neal Harris regarding the oak tree ordinance, the need to ensure
mitigation is followed in a strong program and the need for hearings in this Valley on
Newhall Ranch; John Grannis expressing appreciation for the opportunity to meet and
advising of a rally on Saturday morning in support for our President and our troops.
Councilmember McLean expressed interest in getting a copy of the Elizabeth Hill
initiative for ERAF funding. Supervisor Antonovich indicated a willingness to work with
other agencies on this issue.
ADJOURNMENT,
Mayor Smyth adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 9:31 a.m.
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