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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-13 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (4)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. JULY 13, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember McLean, and Mayor Pro Tem Smyth. 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 — Ongoing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Time Warner Entertainment Co., LP, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. PC03402OX RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:04 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attomey, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURN Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should complete a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk'before the item is announced by the Mayor. INVOCATION Councilmember Ferry gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Smyth who arrived at 6:20 p.m. Councilmember McLean was present via a phone line connection at the teleconference location, Orwood Resort Inc., 4451 Orwood Road, Brentwood, CA, 94514. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Ferry led the flag salute. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry commented on the State of the City Luncheon; the Newhall Farmer's Market; the Cross Valley Connector ground breaking ceremony; AYSO Nationals; Hart District Baseball; the July 20 reading festival and Hart High and Sierra Vista Jr. High; and offered thanks for Sheriffs Dept. Star program. Councilmember Weste stated that Jan Perry, Councilmember of City of Los Angeles, as well as a board member of AQMD attended a breakfast with staff and community members to discuss air quality; gave a tourism update; reported on the Oldies but Goodies Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle show to be held on September 11 to show support for that day as well as to benefit the Special Olympics; DTSC public comment period for the Draft Remedial Action Plan has been extended for 30 days; and the State of the City Luncheon. Mayor Kellar commented on the Oak Tree Ordinance meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 15, 2004, and a meeting that he and Mike Murphy will be attending with representatives of the President to address the killing of Deputy David March and the refusal of the Mexican government to turn over the accused killer. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Kellar and Council presented a plaque to Deputy Larkin for "Head's Up Police Work" for the capture of suspects shortly after the J.C. Penney in Valencia Town Center had been burglarized. Accolades also went to Detectives Finn and O'Neill along with Deputies Wheatcroft and Bryant. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mayor Kellar and Council presented a proclamation to representatives of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department recognizing Parks and Recreation Month. Jim Lentini representing the Santa Clarita Rotary Club made a presentation of a new Public Awareness Radar Education Trailer, better known as a PARET unit, to the City. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION City Hall Berta Gonzalez Harper regarding the money targeted for the Veteran's Plaza. 2 Teleconference Location There was none. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, commented on money the City spends in all of the communities of the City. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be added. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Weste, second by Smyth to approve the agenda pulling items 2, 4, 8,13,14, 16,17, and 18. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the June 22, 2004 special and regular City Council meetings. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 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. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE GET OUTDOORS ACT OF 2004 (H.R. 4100) On April 1, 2004, U.S. Representatives George Miller of California and Don Young of Alaska introduced the Get Outdoors Act of 2004. The Get Outdoors Act seeks to address the nation's obesity crisis by providing funds for recreational places across the country, thereby expanding 3 opportunities for Americans to stay physically active. Adopt Resolution No. 04-90 in support of the Get Outdoors Act of 2004 (GO Act, H.R. 4100) and transmit statements of support for H.R. 4100 to Representative George Miller, Representative Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, and Members of the House Resources Committee's Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. Councilmember Weste commented on the program. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR FILM PERMITTING INTHE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY The City has received multiple requests from the community and the film industry to issue film permits throughout the entire Santa Clarita Valley including the unincorporated County areas. As the City is interested in increasing filming, we would like to explore having the City of Santa Clarita issue film permits in the unincorporated areas of the Santa Clarita Valley. Direct staff to work with the County, the community, and the film industry to explore the logistics of the City of Santa Clarita issuing film permits in the unincorporated area of the Santa Clarita Valley. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR NAME APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY PARK NORTH VALENCIA II ANNEXATION AREA Approve new name of North Valencia II to "Valencia Heritage Park." Approve the name "Valencia Heritage Park" for the 17 -acre community park currently under construction near the comer of McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road and ask the developer to ensure that the park is adequately plaqued. Councilmember Weste commented on the plaquing of the park, and Glenn Adamick of Newhall Land and Farm stated they would spend up to $25,000 on the monumentation. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR AQUATIC FACILITY CHEMICAL BID AWARD The City of Santa Clarita operates six aquatic facilities located throughout the valley. hi order to safely operate these sites, various chemicals are required to maintain proper water balance and sanitation. Award contract for pool chemicals and supplies to Inter Valley Pool Supply in the amount of $65,873.08, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SOUTH SANTA CLARITA ANNEXATION (MASTER CASE 02-274) Second reading of an ordinance which rescinds the prezoning of the South Santa Clarita annexation area. Waive further readings and adopt Ordinance No. 04-6 titled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE 03-4 THAT ADOPTED THE PRE -ZONING FOR THE SANTA CLARITA n ANNEXATION AREA (MASTER CASE 02-474) LOCATED EAST OF INTERSTATE 5 AND WEST OF STATE ROUTE 14 ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA BOUNDARIES." ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA WATER, A DIVISION OF CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY (SCWD), WATER WELL LEASE AGREEMENT Lease Agreement between SCWD and the City for an existing water well on City property to supplement increased demands, specifically in the summer months. Approve the Lease Agreement with Santa Clarita Water (SCWD) for the water well; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval; and increase estimated revenues by $12,000.00 in Account No. 352-4453 for DBAA No. 19 to account for the lease revenue generated by this agreement. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR PLACERITA CANYON SEWER PROJECT - APPROVAL OF THE ALIGNMENT AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH THE MASTERS COLLEGE, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS This project will construct Phase 1 of the Placerita Canyon sewer system. Phase 1 will allow connection to The Master's College dormitories, as well as the properties along Alderbrook Road. In addition, the new sewer will connect to the existing dry sewer lines in the area. The limits of the project are shown in Exhibit "A," Project Location Map. Addressing the Council on this item was Valerie Thomas; Eugene Nelson; and Eugene Leary. One written comment was received. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry to approve, the preferred sewer alignment; and authorize staff to advertise the project for bids once the design plans are complete, proceed with the concept of a user fee for connections, and enter into an agreement for construction with The Master's College, subject to City Attorney approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Weste Motion carried. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 25740 (SAND CANYON AREA, THREE LOT SUBDIVISION) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Parcel Map No. 25740 (Sand Canyon area, three lot subdivision) consisting of approximately 6.13 acres, located on Sand Canyon Road approximately 630 feet north of Condor Ridge Road and owned by Craig and Joan Kratzberg. Approve Parcel Map No. 25740 (Sand Canyon area, three lot subdivision); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENTS FOR TRACT MAP NOS. 52673, 45416, 46626, AND 50536 Portions of storm drain easements are no longer needed. These easements are being quitclaimed to the current owner of record. Adopt Resolution No. 04-91 to quitclaim storm drain easements no longer needed; direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the office of the Registrar -Recorder of the County of Los Angeles; and authorize the City Engineer to execute the quitclaim documents relating to this item. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR NEWHALL COMMUNITY CENTER, PROJECT NO. F2002, AND JAN HEIDT METROLINK PARKING LOT EXPANSION, PROJECT NO. F2006 - AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES This item will award the construction management contract for the Newhall Community Center and Jan Heidt Metrolink Parking Lot Expansion projects. Authorize construction support for the construction of the Newhall Community Center, Project No. F2002, and the Jan Heidt Metrolink Parking Lot Expansion, Project No. F2006, as follows: Award the contract inspection staffing to Ron Speed Construction in the amount of $140,000.00, and a contingency in the amount of $20,000.00; and award the construction materials testing and special inspection services contract to Fugro West, Inc. in the amount of $56,500.00, and a contingency in the amount of $8,500.00. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA (DBAA) NOS. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, AND 22 — RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND IMPOSING ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas (DBAA) are set up to facilitate the maintenance of surface and subsurface drainage devices that are not eligible for maintenance by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Adopt Resolution No. 04-92 to approve the Engineer's Report and impose annual assessments on Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, and 22 for Fiscal Year 2004-2005. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR TEMPORARY FIRE STATION NO. 104, PROJECT NO. F3011 - APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will construct a temporary fire station facility at 26201 Golden Valley Road. Construction of the station will reduce emergency response time for residents in the eastern and central portions of the City. Approve the plans and specifications; award the construction contract to DuMarc Corporation for Temporary Fire Station No. 104, Project No. F3011, in the amount of $359,900.00, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $35,990.00; appropriate an additional $158,500.00 from the developer fees fund; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Councilmember Weste commented on the projects the City has funded that would normally be funded by other entities. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR PARET UNIT - AMENDMENT TO SECTION 12.64.100 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE Ordinance amending the Santa Clarita Municipal Code regarding trailers and semi -trailers parking requirements. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12.64.100 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING TRAILERS OR SEMI- TRAILERS PARKING REQUIREMENTS." Addressing the Council on this item was John Redgrave ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 Since 1991, the Cityhas administered the provision of public transportation services throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works provides funding for services in unincorporated areas. This Agreement is renewed annually. Approve the Agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide public transportation services in a contract amount not to exceed $2,790,000 for Fiscal Year 2004/2005, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR RENEWAL OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM S. HART SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE DEPUTIES In September 1998 the City established a reimbursement agreement with William S. Hart High School District for the purchase of School Resource Deputies from the County of Los Angeles Sheriffs Department. The current agreement expired June 30, 2004, and a new agreement is necessary to continue the current arrangement. Approve reimbursement agreement with William S. Hart School District for the purchase of school resource deputies; authorize the City Manager to sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Councilmember Ferry commented on this item ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS At the regular meeting of May 25, 2004, the City Council declared vacancies and directed the City Clerk to post and publish the Notice of Vacancy for two Planning Commission positions and two Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission positions. Mayor Kellar and Mayor Pro Tem Smyth reappoint their current nominees and Council approve appointments to the Planning Commission and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. Mayor Kellar and Mayor Pro Tem Smyth each commented on their appointees and offered thanks for the service to the public. ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE IN RELATION TO PURCHASING The Ordinance adds a provision to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code modifying the award of formal bids. The change supports local businesses by offering a "second chance" to qualifying Santa Clarita bidders to match the low bid and be awarded the contract. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PURCHASING CODES." Addressing the Council on this item was Duane Harte representing Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce. ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24 AND 25 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 04-93 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 24 and 25. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 8. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting at 7:25 p.m. and reconvened at 7:35 p.m. 0 ITEM 20 PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ANNEXATION NO. 2004-L59 (ISABELLA PARKWAY VICINITY) AND ANNEXATION NO. 2004-L61 (CANYON CREST DRIVE VICINITY) Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. In report, Ben Jarvis, Special Districts Coordinator, advised that this item is for the approval of the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1: Annexation No. 2004-L59, single-family residential, Tract No. 44359, Annexation No. 2004-L61, single-family residential, Tract Nos. 50536 and 47863. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. No additional ballots were received at this time. Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing and announced that the sealed ballots received will be opened and tabulated. Council would return to this item for action once the tabulations are complete. At the conclusion of Item 29, Council returned to this item. Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, advised that, for Annexation No. 2004-L59, the YES ballots totaled 66% and the NO ballots totaled 34%; and that for Annexation No. 2004-L61 the YES ballots totaled 85% and the No ballots totaled 15%. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, finding no majority protest, to adopt Resolution No. 04-94 approving the annexation and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Annexation No. 2004-1,59 and adopt Resolution No. 04-95 approving the annexation and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Annexation No. 2004-L61. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Kellar Noes: None Absent: McLean, Smyth Motion carried. W ITEM 21 PUBLIC HEARING ORDERING THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Ben Jarvis, Special Districts Coordinator, advised that this is a public hearing on the approval of the annual levy of assessments within Streetlight Maintenance District No. l for Fiscal Year 2004/2005. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to adopt Resolution No. 04-96 ordering the continued maintenance and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2004/2005. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 22 PUBLIC HEARING 2004 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Mark Yamarone, Capital Plan and Program Administrator, advised that the Congestion Management Program is a state -mandated program administered in Los Angeles County by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 04-97 finding the City to be in conformance with the Congestion Management Program; and direct staff to deliver the adopted resolution and the 2004 Local Development Report to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on or before the September 1, 2004 deadline. 10 On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Weste, Ferry, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 23 PUBLIC HEARING ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO FEES AND ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Barbara Boswell, Accounting Manager, advised that this public hearing is to consider fees for fiscal year 2004-05, including adjusting fees for service based on a comprehensive cost analysis and allocation process conducted by a consultant, addition of new development and recreation fees, and increasing the Stormwater Utility fee by $1 per E.D.U. Addressing the Council on this item was Ray Pearl representing the Building Industry Association Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 04-98 establishing a schedule of fees and charges for City services; adopt Resolution No. 04-99 revising fees and charges for parking penalties and other related violations within the City; and adopt Resolution No. 04-100 establishing fees and charges for the storm drainage utility services for fiscal year 04-05 with delay for implementation of development fees to November 18, 2004. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ferry, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 24 PUBLIC HEARING MASTER CASE 03-437 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 03-004) Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Fred Follstad, Senior Planner, advised that this amendment is for the modification to the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan to redesignate Sand Canyon Road from Lost Canyon Road to Placerita Canyon Road as a Limited Secondary Highway from the existing Major Highway status. 11 No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to adopt Resolution No. 04-101 which modifies the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan to reclassify Sand Canyon Road between Lost Canyon Road and Placerita Canyon Road from the existing Major Highway designation to a modified Limited Secondary Highway designation and adopt the associated Negative Declaration. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Weste, Ferry, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 25 UNFINISHED BUSINESS VETERANS HISTORICAL PLAZA FUNDING Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2004-05 budget at the June 8, 2004 Council meeting and requested that staff return with funding options for completing the Veterans Historical Plaza project. Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberts, R.J. Kelly representing himself as well as reading a letter on behalf of Former Assemblyman George Runner; Edward Elks, Commander, American Legion; Charles Miles; Laura Hauser; Barbara Stone; James Stone; Art Howard; Pam Hogan; James Hogan; Ned Schaeffer; Gladys Gonzales; Duane Harte; and Al Porcellino. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to allocate $600,000 for the construction of the Veterans Historical Plaza project from Council contingency account number 2250-7401. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, McLean, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 26 UNFINISHED BUSINESS UPDATE OF CITY COUNCIL GOALS FOR 2004 Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that on January 30, 2004, the Mayor and members of the City Council met and identified their goals for 2004 which were presented at the February 24, 2004 City Council meeting. 12 Council received update. Councilmember McLean by teleconference exited the meeting at 8:45 p.m. ITEM 27 UNFINISHED BUSINESS THE BIG PICTURE COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2004-2007 - DRAFT ACTION PLAN Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that this is to provide the City Council with an overview of the community outreach process, common themes voiced by the community and the action items developed to address these issues. Council received report. Councilmember Smyth exited the meeting at 8:58 p.m. ITEM 28 NEW BUSINESS FOREST SERVICE MASTER PLAN In report, Councilmember McLean advised that the US Forest Service is preparing an update to the Forest Service master plan which may have impacts to the Santa Clarita Valley. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to receive the staff report and provide direction to the City's response and authorize the City Manager to transfer $10,000 from the City Council Contingency Fund (#2250-7401) to Planning Professional Services (#3120-8110). On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Kellar Noes: None Absent: McLean, Smyth Motion carried. ITEM 29 NEW BUSINESS ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES TO AMEND SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD TITLE 23 "NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION" In report, Ruben Barrera, City Building Official, advised that this item is for the consideration of adopting a new title for the Santa Clarita Municipal Code to more clearly define public nuisance and related codes and to enhance enforcement provisions of such codes. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance adding Title 23 to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code ("SCMC") entitled "NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION," and adding Chapter 23.10 entitled "GENERAL PENALTIES;" an Ordinance adding Chapter 23.20 to the SCMC entitled "ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS;" an Ordinance adding Chapter 23.30 to the SCMC entitled "PUBLIC NUISANCES;" an Ordinance adding Chapter 23.40 to the 13 SCMC entitled "ENFORCEMENT COST RECOVERY." On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar Noes: None Absent: McLean, Smyth Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting in memory of Jackie Cullen, Dennis Posten and Judi Martin at 9:04 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS After the Council's summer break, the next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK CLE,R.K 04hry13m 14