HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-30 - MINUTES - SPECIAL JT COC (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL
SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
5:00 P.M
SEPTEMBER 80, 2008
ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
A quorum of the Council was present at 5:17 p.m. during the tour of the Performing Arts
Center, currently under construction. Mayor Pro Tem Kellar, Councilmember Laurene
Weste and Councilmember Marsha McLean were present.
TOUR
Tour of the Performing Arts Center, led by Dr. Phil Hartley, Executive Vice
President/Assistant Superintendent, and Jim Schrage, Dean Physical Plant and
Facilities Planning, and the Athletic Stadium, led by Jim Schrage, was conducted.
ROLL CALL
The meeting convened at 6:15 with all Councilmembers present with the exception of
Mayor Smyth. A quorum of the Board of Trustees was present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar led the flag salute.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Board President Bruce Fortine and Mayor Pro Tem Kellar offered opening comments.
Brief introductions were made.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none.
ITEM 2.1
PROGRESS REPORT ON THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Due to technical difficulties, this item was delayed until after Item 2.2.
ITEM 2.2
UPDATE ON THE UNIVERSITY CENTER AND PREVIEW OF NEXT STEPS
Dianne Van Hook, Superintendent, provided an update on the University Center which
is designed to bring baccalaureate, master's degree and doctoral programs to the Santa
Clarita Valley and region. Current projections anticipate breaking ground within 15
months. Fund raising has passed the half -way mark to fund the project. Additional
comments were offered by the Council and Board. Information was distributed
regarding the Public Safety Academy. A poster and postcard were distributed showing
renderings of the University Center.
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Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, provided information on the proposed Use Tax which
would provide money back to the local area when private sector companies purchase
equipment. The money would be split evenly between the City and the College District.
An item was being prepared for the October 14, 2003 agenda for Council to consider a 4 -
year agreement.
ITEM 2.1
PROGRESS REPORT ON THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Dr. Phil Hartley, Executive Vice President/Assistant Superintendent, provided a
progress report on the 950 -seat proscenium theatre currently under construction with
completion anticipated in February, 2004. A grand opening month with multiple
performances is envisioned for September, 2004. Anyone interested in more information
can contact Cathy Ritz at 661-362-3639. A poster and postcard were distributed showing
renderings of the Performing Arts Center.
Members of the Council and Board offered comments with regard to attracting a variety
of quality performances, the SCV as a cultural hub, joint use of the facility, and using a
portion of the facility for instructional purposes.
ITEM 2.3
REVIEW OF PAST PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT ACTIVITIES BETWEEN COLLEGE
OF THE CANYONS AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND DISCUSSION OF
FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar commented on the positive results of past partnerships. Dianne
Van Hook, Superintendent, distributed a list showing partnerships & cooperation:
yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Joan MacGregor, Trustee, provided information on the proposed education center site in
Canyon Country. A committee is in place and is currently looking at 2 possible sites of
approximately 50 acres each.
The Board and Council expressed appreciation for working together and acknowledged
the opportunities for collaboration including funding and resource development to
achieve what's best for the community.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
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CITY CLERK
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