HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-11 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
JANUARY 11, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:31 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 24513 San Fernando Road, Santa Clarita CA 91321; (Assessor's
Parcel Numbers: 2831-006-008)
Owner: Harold C. Gibson Revocable Trust, Owner
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:05 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was
required to be reported.
ADJOURN
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 6:07 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
Mayor Pro Tem Weste gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Weste led the flag salute.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ferry commented on the Every 15 Minutes Program; the youth memorial "no
more" wrist bands selling for $1.00 each with proceeds going towards the youth memorial; thank
you to Jake Ferry for asking for donations be made to the Red Cross in lieu of birthday gifts;
thank you to Councilmember Kellar for speaking to the Stevenson Ranch/West Ranch Town
Councils.
Councilmember McLean thanked Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, for taking care of our citizens
over the past weekend as well as KHTS local radio. Comments were also made regarding the
extension of Redevelopment Committee applications; the Farmer's Market and the local live
theatres.
Councilmember Kellar commented on the Stevenson Ranch Town Council meeting; examining
annexation and working as partners whether annexed or not; and attending the funeral of
Jeanette Cloyd.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste requested that staff help facilitate the construction of a bridge for the
Placerita Canyon neighborhood.
Mayor Smyth commented on FBI statistics that list Santa Clarita as the 5th safest city with a
population of more than 100,000, and the 2nd safest city with a population over 150,000.
Mayor Smyth then commented on tsunami relief and introduced Michelle Seward, President of
International Foundation for Human Rights and Tolerance, who asked Council for assistance by
way of funding and volunteers, stating that the effort of the Foundation will be to protect the
children that have become victims of the tsunami.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Mayor Smyth and Council presented the American Public Works Association Best Use of
Technology Award to Traffic Division for the McBean Wireless Project.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Valerie Thomas and Carol Lynne Mendall regarding
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assistance to all citizens during any natural disaster; and Frank Humelbaugh, regarding a
hazardous crossing at Placenta Creek/Meadview/Oak Orchard.
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 Ferry, to approve the agenda pulling items 2 and 4
from the Consent Calendar; continuing item 15 upon the opening of the public
hearing to the meeting of January 25, 2005 due a deficiency in the noticing
requirements; continue item 18 to the regular meeting of February 8, 2005 to allow
the parties an opportunity to settle the issues; add subsequent need item 13a
proclaiming a State of Emergency and requesting a Presidential Declaration finding
that there is an immediate need to take action and the need to take action arose on
Saturday, January 8, 2005, after the posting of the agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Kellar, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Councilmember Kellar recused himself from item 16 due to the fact that he lives in
the proximity of Carousel Ranch as well as assisting them in finding a new site
although he would not be benefiting financially as a result.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to add Subsequent Need item 13b that would
allocate $10,000.00 from the City Council Contingency Fund to the International
Foundation of Human Rights and Tolerance for the express purpose of providing
protection and support for the children of the victims of the tsunami in Southeast
Asia finding that there is an immediate need to take action and that the need to take
action arose after the posting of the agenda.
On roll call Vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Weste, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2004
special and regular City Council meetings as submitted.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:05 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Smyth reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 7:06 p.m.
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
HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HELICOPTER LANDING PAD
RELOCATION
Pursuant to Section 21661.5 of the Public Utilities Code, the decision of the Planning
Commission to approve the relocation of the helicopter landing pad requires the approval of the
City Council. Adopt Resolution No. 05-1 to ratify the Planning Commission decision to
approve Master Case 04-309, Minor Use Permit 04-039 to allow for the relocation of the
helicopter landing pad on the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital site located at
23845 McBean Parkway.
Addressing the Council on this item was Robert Carskadon.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALK, CURB AND
GUTTER, ACCESS RAMPS, AND MEDIAN MODIFICATION — PROJECT NOS. M0042,
M0043, T0022, AND C0023 — AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
These capital improvement projects consist of the removal and replacement of damaged
sidewalk, driveway approach, curb and gutter, the construction of handicapped access ramps, and
median modifications at various locations within the City. Award the construction contract for
Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Concrete Rehabilitation Program, Project Nos. M0042, M0043, T0022,
and C0023 to Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $409,658.00; authorize a 10 percent contingency in
the amount of $40,965.80; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
HAZARD ELIMINATION SAFETY PROGRAM (PROJECT NO. C0025), SAN FERNANDO
ROAD/SIERRA HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, AND SAN FERNANDO
ROAD RESTRIPING (PROJECT NO. C2021) - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT
This project will include the design of modifying ten signalized intersections to enhance
-- pedestrian safety and access; modifying the intersection of San Fernando Road at Sierra
Highway for improved traffic operation; and restriping San Fernando Road from Railroad
Avenue to the easterly limits from 4 lanes to six lanes. Award the design contract to ICimley-
Horn and Associates, Inc. for preparing three different Plans, Specifications and Estimate
(PS&E) packages for the following three projects: Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) Project
No. C0025, and the San Fernando Road/Sierra Highway Intersection Improvement and San
Fernando Road Restriping projects, Project No. C2021, in the amount of $89,822.00, and
authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $13,473.30, for a total of
$103,295.30; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to
City Attorney approval.
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to transfer $100,000.00 from the Council
Contingency Fund to incorporate the pedestrian and bicycle access in the study
while planning for San Fernando Road.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, McLean, Weste, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, INTEGRATED WASTE
MANAGEMENT BOARD
Grant award would be used for the installation of rubberized surfacing being placed under the
new play equipment at Santa Clarita Park. Adopt Resolution No. 05-2 authorizing submittal of
a grant application for the Santa Clarita Park Playground Replacement Project to the Integrated
Waste Management Board for the Waste Tire Playground Cover Surfacing Program.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
The City of Santa Clarita retains the professional services of Jamison and Sullivan, Inc. for
federal legislative advocacy related to the proposed Cemex mega -mining project. Jamison and
Sullivan's contract expired on December 31, 2004. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute, subject to City Attorney approval, a contract for continuation of professional services
with Jamison and Sullivan, Inc. for the period of January 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
JUNE 30, 2004 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT, MANAGEMENT
LETTER, AND AUDIT COMMITTEE LETTER
The City's independent audit firm, Diehl, Evans and Company, has completed the City's annual
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audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2004. Based on the audit performed, Diehl, Evans &
Company issued an unqualified audit opinion letter. Receive Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report and the Management Letter for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2004.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROPOSITION A FUNDS EXCHANGE WITH CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES
The City of Palos Verdes Estates has excess of Proposition A Local Return Funds, and wishes to
exchange these for uncommitted General Funds. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the City of Palos Verdes Estates to exchange $175,000 in uncommitted
Proposition A Local Return Funds for $131,250 in uncommitted General Funds, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMEND CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
PROGRAM
Organizational changes within Administrative Services make it appropriate to amend the
program designation of the DBE Officer to be the Administrative Services Director. Approve
the revisions to the City of Santa Clarita DBE Program.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD OF JANITORIAL CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS PARKS
Award of janitorial contract for various parks. Award the janitorial contract to Bell Building
Maintenance Company, for various parks in Santa Clarita, in the amount of $122,871.60, and
authorize a contingency of 10% of the award, or $12,287.00, and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute all contracts documents, including the authority to approve three additional
one-year extensions, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FURNISHINGS FOR THE TRANSIT
MAINTENANCE FACILITY (TMF)
As a result of the construction of the new Transit Maintenance Facility (TNT), funds were
budgeted for furnishings. A thorough research of available sources determined use of a national
contract would offer the greatest savings. Use of U.S. Communities furnishing contract for
Steelcase was selected for the best pricing and terms. Approve the order with Steelcase under
U.S. Communities contract number RQ01-411313-16E in an amount not to exceed $369,700.27
and include a 10% contingency from account numbers F0003801 and F0003205.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I AS: ANNEXATION NO. 2004-L68, APN 2849-004-010
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(27740 BOUQUET CANYON ROAD) ANNEXATION NO. 2004-L69, APN
NO. 2829-029-062 (24853 BELLA VISTA DRIVE)
The City is proposing to initiate proceedings to annex these territories into Streetlight
Maintenance District No. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 05-3 to initiate annexation proceedings for
Annexation No. 2004-L68 and adopt Resolution No. 054 to initiate annexation proceedings for
Annexation No. 2004-L69 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; approve the respective
Engineer's Reports; declare the City's intention to annex the territories; and set the public hearing
for January 11, 2005.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 49, 50, AND 51
Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 05-5 to approve and ratify for payment
the demands presented in Check Registers 49, 50, and 51.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Kellar, McLean, Smyth
Noes:
Absent:
Motion carried.
ITEM 13A
SUBSEQUENT NEED
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AND
REQUESTING GOVERNOR TO 1) PROCLAIM A STATE OF EMERGENCY; AND
2) REQUEST A PRESIDENTIAL DECLARATION
Ordinance No. 89-6 of the City of Santa Clarita empowers the Director of Emergency Services to
proclaim the existence, or threatened existence, of a local emergency when said City is affected
or likely to be affected by a public calamity. Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons
and property have arisen within the City caused by severe storms and flooding commencing on
or about 10:00 a.m. on January 7, 2005. These conditions of extreme peril warranted and
necessitated the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency throughout the City.
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 05-6 confirming the
existence of a local emergency.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Weste, Ferry, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 13B
SUBSEQUENT NEED
TRANSFER OF $10,000 FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND TOLERANCE
This item would allocate $10,000.00 from the City Council Contingency Fund to the
International Foundation for Human Rights and Tolerance for the express purpose of providing
protection and support for the children of the victims of the tsunami in Southeast Asia.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to allocate $10,000.00 from the City Council
Contingency Fund to the International Foundation for Human Rights and
Tolerance, for the purpose of providing protection and support for the children of
the victims of the tsunami in Southeast Asia adding that due diligence will be
performed of the organization, and request of accounting of any money spent.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Kellar, Weste, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 14
PUBLIC HEARING
MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND GENERAL PLAN
(MASTER CASE 04-285 WHICH INCLUDES UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT 04-001 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 04-004
Mayor Smyth noted that the public hearing was opened on November 25, 2004, and continued to
this time.
Susan Coffinan, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Fred Follstad, Senior Planner, advised that this item is for a request to modify the Unified
Development Code (UDC) as part of the annual clean-up and maintenance of the
document. This includes (1) a General Plan Amendment to place the Valley Center Concept
overlay over the San Fernando Road corridor within Downtown Newhall Special Standards
District; (2) an overhaul of the Permitted Use Charts, Parking and Definitions to make them
consistent; and (3) other minor changes, legal updates and corrections. This hearing is continued
from the November 25, 2004 City Council meeting.
Addressing the Council on this item was Karen Pearson; Allan Cameron; and Lynn Plambeck.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting at 7:59 p.m. and reconvened at 8:19 p.m.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
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'— Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 05-7 adopting the
Negative Declaration prepared for the project; adopt Resolution No. 05-8 that
modifies the Land Use Element of the General Plan and introduce and pass to a
second reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 16
AND TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING
VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC).
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Weste, Ferry, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF MINOR USE PERMIT FOR A
TATTOO PARLOR/ART GALLERY AT 23630 SAN FERNANDO ROAD
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to continue the public hearing to the January 25,
2005 City Council meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 16
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
FOR NON-PROFIT COMMERCIAL STABLES CONSISTING OF PROGRAMS THAT
PROVIDE EQUESTRIAN THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH
DISABILITIES
Councilmember Kellar recused himself from this item due to the fact that he lives in the
proximity of Carousel Ranch as well as assisting them in finding a new site although he would
not be benefiting financially as a result.
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Jason Smisko, Senior Planner, advised that on November 3, 2004, the Planning Commission
approval was appealed by residents near the proposed project location noting traffic impacts and
concerns with potential liability exposure to Ravenhill Road residents.
The applicant was represented by Becky Graham and Denise Tomey.
Addressing the Council on this item was Beverly Loughnane; Richard Delia; Terry Payne; Lisa
Hamblen Jaserie; Wayne Crawford; Allan Cameron; Maureen Spindt; Jami Kennedy; Diane
Trautman; Ryan Bramovich; Pug Riggin; Dominick Rivetti; Jeannie Hammonds; Arian Wilson;
Jack Cole.
Twelve written continents were received.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to adopt Resolution No. 05-9 approving Master
Case No. 04-375, Temporary Use Permit 04-020 with the Conditions of Approval
specified in the report; modifying section GC2 by striking the last sentence and
replacing it with the wording that no extension to this permit will occur as well as a
restriction on riding the horses outside of the ranch on the street.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ferry
Noes: Smyth
Disqualified: Kellar
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 17
PUBLIC HEARING
LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGE FOR THE UPPER STONECREST ANNEXATION
AREA
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
In report, Kai Luoma, Senior Planner, advised that this item is for a Land Use Designation
Change for the Upper Stonecrest Annexation Area, Master Case 04-411, (General Plan
Amendment 04-005 & Prezone 04-002) generally located in Canyon Country abutting the
eastern city boundary north of Soledad Canyon Road.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt a Resolution No. 05-10 adopting the
Negative Declaration and approving General Plan Amendment 04-005, and
introduce and pass to second reading an Ordinance approving Prezone 04-002,
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—" entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA TO APPROVE PREZONE NO. 04-002 (MASTER CASE 04-411) FOR
THE UPPER STONECREST ANNEXATION AREA GENERALLY LOCATED IN
CANYON COUNTRY ABUTTING THE EASTERN CITY BOUNDARY NORTH
OF SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Kellar, Weste, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 18
PUBLIC HEARING
THE CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, MASTER CASE
NO. 04-361 (OAK TREE PERMIT NO. 04-034), A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
REALIGNMENT OF THE VIA PRINCESSA EXTENSION
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
In report, Jason Mikaelian, Associate Planner, advised that this item is for the consideration of
using the City's condemnation authority to secure 7.94 acres in permanent and temporary
easements to realign and construct an extension of Via Princessa in Los Angeles County and to
remove up to 37 oak trees.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to continue the public hearing to the City
Council meeting of February 8, 2005.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Weste, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS
ANNEXATION NO. 2004-L68, APN 2849-004-010 (27740 BOUQUET CANYON ROAD)
AND ANNEXATION NO. 2004-L69 APN 2829-029-062 (24853 BELLA VISTA DRIVE)
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
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In report Sue Lynch, Project Technician, 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. 2004-1,68, APN 2849-004-010 (27740 Bouquet Canyon Road)
and Annexation No. 2004-1,69, APN 2829-029-062 (24853 Bella Vista Drive).
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 05-11 to approve the
annexation of territories and levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight
Maintenance District No. 1 for Annexation No. 2004-1,68 and to adopt Resolution
No. 05-12 to approve the annexation of territories and levy of assessments for Santa
Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. I for Annexation No. 2004-1,69.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Mayor Smyth advised that on an annual basis, the City Council updates the Council Committee
Appointments list.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the City Council Committee
Appointments list for 2005 placing Mayor Smyth on the Sanitation District and
replacing Mayor Smyth with Mayor Pro Tem Weste on the Budget Committee with
Councilmember McLean as an alternate.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 21
NEW BUSINESS
TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM "COAST TO COASTER"
Carrie Rogers, Economic Development Manager, advised that this item is for a cooperative
marketing partnership between the Santa Clarita Valley Tourism Bureau and the Oxnard
Convention and Visitor Bureau.
Council received presentation.
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ITEM 22
NEW BUSINESS
DAY LABORERS
Toi Chisom, Management Analyst, advised that at the October 26, 2004 City Council meeting,
Councilmember Kellar expressed concern regarding the day laborer situation in the City and
directed staff to conduct a more in-depth investigation with the City of Glendale and other
cities. The day laborer population has historically been a concern of many communities,
including the residential and business community of Santa Clarita. Over the last two months,
staff has been in contact with many cities that have taken action to address the issue and have
visited the Day Laborer Centers in the City of Glendale and Thousand Oaks.
Council received presentation on day laborer research and findings; consensus to
wait and see what transpires with the litigation going on in Glendale and Redondo
Beach.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 11:07 p.m. in memory of Jeanette Cloyd.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
Clarita, CA.
ATTEST:
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