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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-12 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. MBER 12, 2006 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Weste invited Major Tim Mclean to lead the flag salute. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. PRESENTATION AND POWERPOINT OF HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2006 Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, narrated the powerpoint presentation of highlights from 2006 during Mayor Weste's term. PRESENTATION AND VIDEO FOR OUTGOING MAYOR ON BEHALF OF COUNCIL AND STAFF Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, presented a picture collage to Mayor Weste and introduced a video capturing memorable moments during 2006. REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR Mayor Weste acknowledged the many activities during 2006 and expressed appreciation to the entire team. OUTGOING MAYOR MAKES PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Weste presented a certificate to Carol French for her efforts during the year; and presented jackets to Councilmembers Ferry, Kellar and McLean and to City Manager Pulskamp. A jacket for former Councilmember Smyth will be sent to him. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR ON BEHALF OF NON -CITY OFFICIALS The following members of the community made remarks and presentations to Mayor Weste: Bruce Fortine, former President, and Michelle Jenkins, President, representing the Santa Clarita Community College District; Paul de la Cerda, Boardmember, representing the Saugus Union School District; Linda Lambourne representing Congressman Buck McKeon; Jackie Bick representing Senator George Runner; Cathy Kennedy representing Assemblymember Richman; Bob Haeuter representing Supervisor Mike Antonovich; Deputy Chief Steve Lindsay and Battalion Chief Joe Lindamin representing the Los Angeles County Fire Department; Chris Fall representing the SCV Chamber of Commerce; Tim Ben Boydston representing Canyon Theatre Guild; Andy Fried representing Safe Action for the Environment; Lt. Mike Dunkle representing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department; and Diane Trautman. Certificates were also received from US Senator Dianne Feinstein and from State Senator Tom McClintock. OUTGOING MAYOR TURNS GAVEL OVER TO CITY CLERK Mayor Weste gave the gavel to Sharon Dawson, City Clerk. CITY CLERK OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR FOR 2007 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, opened the nominations for the office of Mayor. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to nominate Marsha McLean as Mayor. Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. CITY CLERK SWEARS IN NEW MAYOR Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Mayor Marsha McLean. CITY CLERK TURNS GAVEL OVER TO NEW MAYOR Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, presented the gavel to Mayor McLean. NEW MAYOR OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor McLean opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to nominate Bob Kellar as Mayor Pro Tem. Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. NEW MAYOR GIVES ACCEPTANCE SPEECH Mayor McLean gave her acceptance speech outlining her goals for 2007. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers thanked former Mayor Weste for her hard work and congratulated Mayor Mclean on her election as Mayor. PRESENTATION TO NEW MAYOR The following members of the community made remarks and presentations to Mayor McLean: Darleen Lyons representing the Zonta Club of SCV; Patti Finley and Carol Rock representing the Drama Queens Red Hat Chapter; Henry Schultz; and Ed Redd. ADJOURN Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m. RECEPTION CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Susan Caputo, 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 Weste gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McLean called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:37 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Weste led the flag salute. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry congratulated Penny Upton on 20 years of successfully running the Safe Rides program; and congratulated the teams and coaches of Saugus High School cross-country and Canyon High School football on their success in winning State CIF championships. Mayor Pro Tem Kellar made no comments. Councilmember Weste indicated that it was a pleasure to go to Washington D.C. and meet with legislators regarding Santa Clarita issues. Mayor Mclean expressed condolences to the family of Andy Malakates, a former Regional Planner with the County of Los Angeles and requested that the meeting be adjourned in his memory. 3 AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was David Gauny representing Smart Growth SCV regarding the expansion of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and the study requested by the City Council (submitted material). STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, indicated that staff would review the material submitted by Mr. Gauny with regard to the study. 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 Ferry, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2006 special and regular City Council meetings as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER Chair McLean called the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to order at 7:44 p.m. ROLL CALL All Agency Members were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the November 28, 2006 meeting as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR FY 06-07 MID -YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Each year at this time, City staff takes the opportunity to review the City's adopted budget to determine if any financial adjustments are necessary. As with every year, expenditure, revenue, and capital project budgets are reviewed for items that will assist City Departments in managing their operations to the end of the fiscal year. Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar to take the following 2 actions: City Council: to authorize adjustments to fiscal year 2006-07 budgeted expenditures, revenues, and capital projects in the amount specified. Adopt Resolution No. 06-108 proxiding for Compensation of the Employees of the City and amending the Position Classification Plan. Redevelopment Agency: to authorize adjustments to fiscal year 2006-07 budgeted expenditures and revenues in the amounts specified. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Chair McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. CONTINUE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Mclean continued the City Council meeting at 7:45 p.m. ITEM 2 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 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NOS. 280 AND 1009 The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District provides wastewater treatment services within the District's service area. To provide wastewater treatment service to property located outside of the District's service area, the boundary must be expanded through the annexation process. As part of this process, a tax -sharing resolution to provide the required funding to the Sanitation 5 District is adopted by the public agency responsible for providing services to the subject property. Adopt Resolution No. 06-109 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 280 and adopt Resolution No. 06-110 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 1009. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR FY 2006-07 CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT The Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant is allocated to municipalities for public safety programs. Funding will be used for the Sheriffs COBRA Team to oversee youth -related law enforcement efforts and crime prevention. Approve the request from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Santa.Clarita Valley Station, to use the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Funds, under Assembly Bill 3229, to continue funding the COBRA (Career Offenders Burglary Robbery Apprehension) Team; establish estimated revenue of $325,845 in Account Number 211-5211, Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund; appropriate $325,845 to Account Number 7441-8001 for Contractual Services to implement the COBRA Team's programs; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any contracts, agreements, or change orders arising out of this program. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NEWHALL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY Joint Resolution approving and accepting the Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue from "Newhall County Water District Annexation No. 2005-30" to the Newhall County Water District. Adopt a Joint Resolution approving and accepting the Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue resulting from "Newhall County Water District Annexation No. 2005-30" to the Newhall County Water District related to the Gate King Industrial Park project. This item was reconsidered later in the meeting to hear the public speaker. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 8 (ANIMALS) OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM FOR DOGS, TO REQUIRE MICROCHIPPING OF DOGS, AND TO ESTABLISH NEW FEES FOR ALTERED AND UNALTERED DOG LICENSES The City of Santa Clarita's Community Preservation Division currently oversees the contract with Los Angeles County for animal control services. The proposed revisions to the ordinance mirror changes adopted by Los Angeles County Animal Control Services to Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code. Adopt Ordinance No. 06-11 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 8 (ANIMALS) OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 0 MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM FOR DOGS, TO REQUIRE MICROCHIPPING OF DOGS, AND TO ESTABLISH NEW FEES FOR ALTERED AND UNALTERED DOG LICENSES." ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR SUMMARY VACATION OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON LOT 63 OF TRACT MAP NO. 8575 The owner, Philip R. Weary, has requested to vacate a sanitary sewer easement since it is unnecessary because the plan to construct a public sewer within this easement has been abandoned. Adopt Resolution No. 06-112 for the summary vacation of a sanitary sewer easement on Lot 63 of Tract Map No. 8575 dedicated to the City of Santa Clarita by Recorded Document No. 06-0318903 dated February 9, 2006; and direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the office of the Registrar -Recorder of the County of Los Angeles. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR 2006-07 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0052 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT The Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Programs improve various streets throughout the City by resurfacing and sealing surface cracks to enhance skid resistant properties and increase pavement life. This results in a smoother ride for traffic, an enhanced appearance of the area, and extends the economic life of the roadway. Award the contract to Pavement Engineering Inc. for engineering design services for the 2006-07 Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Programs, Project No. M0052, in the amount of $132,035.00, and authorize a $13,205.00 contingency expenditure; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR TEMPORARY FIRE STATION NO. 132, PROJECT NO. F3013 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT CONTRACTS This project will construct a temporary fire station at 29310 Sand Canyon Road. The station will serve as a public safety facility, and reduce emergency response time for residents in the surrounding area. Approve the plans and specifications for Temporary Fire Station No. 132, Project No. F3013; award the pre-engineered steel building contract to Bottenfield Construction, Inc. for $331,000.00, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $50,000.00; award the site work construction contract to C.A. Rasmussen, Inc. for $829,899.50, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $125,000; increase anticipated revenues in the amount of $875,000.00 to Revenue Account No. 455-4511; appropriate $875,000.00 from Revenue Account No. 455-4511 to Expenditure Account No. F3013455-8001; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval; and award various construction support contracts totaling $175,000.00. 7 ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR OVERHEAD STREET NAME SIGN, PROJECT NO. C0029 - AWARD CONTRACT The street name signs will be installed at gateway locations within the City, and will create an identity for the City that is consistent with the City's Beautification Plan. Award the purchase of 152 reflective overhead mast arm street name signs to Safeway Sign Company in the amount of $115,004.80; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD OF TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT A tree trimming contract will assist Urban Forestry staff with the maintenance of City trees. Award a tree trimming contract to United Pacific Services in an amount not to exceed $450,000; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract and contract extensions, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD A CONTRACT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES The contract will assist Finance staff with the construction and implementation of a new chart of accounts as well as other financial services. Award contract to Moreland & Associates, Inc. for amount not to exceed $75,000. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO WITHDRAW THE COMMUNITIES OF NORTHPARK, CALIFORNIA CANYONS, AND STONECREST FROM ITS LIGHTING DISTRICTS, THEREBY ALLOWING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THEM INTO THE STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007 During this calendar year, the communities of California Canyons, NorthPark, and Stonecrest were annexed into the City; therefore, the Streetlighting District responsibilities must be transferred. Adopt Resolution No. 06-113 transferring the Streetlight Maintenance District (SMD) administration for NorthPark, California Canyons, and Stonecrest from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 45, 46, AND 47 Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 45, 46, and 47. F Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. CONVENE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CALL TO ORDER Chair Mclean called the meeting of the Public Financing Authority to order at 7:46 p.m. ROLL CALL All Authority Members were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2005 meeting as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 15 PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 Mayor/Chair McLean opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk/Secretary, stated that all notices required have been provided. In report Darren Hemdndez, Director of Administrative Services, advised that this item is for the consideration of action related to Golden Valley Road. Addressing the Councilmembers/Authority on this item was Cam Noltemeyer. Carl Newton, City Attorney, clarified that the action is recommended as a result of a jury verdict and order of the court. Mayor/Chair McLean closed the public hearing. Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to take the following 2 actions: City Council: to adopt Resolution No. 06-114 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD), TO BE ISSUED BY THE SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SITE AND FACILITIES LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH". Public Financing Authority: to adopt Resolution No. JPA 06-1 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD), IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000, APPROVING SALE DOCUMENTS, A SITE AND FACILITIES LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, AN ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT, AN INDENTURE, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT; APPROVING THE RETENTION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL FIRMS; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH". On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Kellar, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Chair McLean adjourned the meeting of the Public Financing Authority at 7:54 p.m. RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor McLean resumed the meeting of the City Council at 7:54 p.m. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NEWHALL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to reconsider Consent Calendar Item 5 to hear the public speaker. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 10 Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer representing SCOPE. One written comment was submitted. Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to adopt Resolution No. 06-111 as a Joint Resolution approving and accepting the Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue resulting from "Newhall County Water District Annexation No. 2005-30" to the Newhall County Water District related to the Gate King Industrial Park project. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 PUBLIC HEARING MASTER CASE 06-234 (GPA06-006) TO AMEND THE OPEN SPACE AND RESOURCE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADD MINERAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICIES, which was noticed for a public hearing at this Council meeting, was not placed on the agenda by staff. Re -noticing of this item will occur prior to its appearance on a future Council agenda. ITEM 17 PUBLIC HEARING MASTER CASE 06-219 (UDC Amendment 06-002) TO UPDATE THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, which was noticed for a public hearing at this Council meeting, was not placed on the agenda by staff. Re -noticing of this item will occur prior to its appearance on a future Council agenda. ITEM 18 UNFINISHED BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT PROCESS During the December 6, 2006 Special City Council Meeting, the City Council interviewed the top five Candidates that were ranked by the Council appointed Community Panel. After the interviews and public comment, the City Council voted to continue this item to the December 12, 2006 City Council meeting for further discussion. The City Council must make an appointment or call a Special Election within 30 days of when the vacancy occurred. The vacancy occurred on December 4, 2006, thus, the appointment or call for Special Election must take place by January 3, 2007. Addressing the Council at this time in support of Bob Spierer was Dick Cesaroni, Pamela Schrick, Jerry Conklin, Errol Van Horne, Harvey Cantor, Marjan Serazio, John van der Horck, Tom Edgington, Penny Upton, Gordon Ewing, Pat Warford and Richard Smykle; in support of Laurie Ender was Sabrina Utter, Peggy Slaboda, Dec Dec Jacobson (submitted 5 written comment cards in support of Laurie Ender), Kim Tredick, Maria La Vine, Cindi Johnson, Joanne 11 Halliday, and Matt Halliday. The following candidates addressed the Council: Bob Spierer, Laurie Ender, Bill Bolde and Bill Kennedy. Also addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer and Lynne Plambeck regarding the process and supporting the appointment of a caretaker. Ten additional written comment cards were submitted: 9 in support of Bob Spierer and 1 in support of Laurie Ender. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to appoint Bob Spierer to fill the vacancy on the City Council to be effective upon taking the oath of office. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste Noes: Ferry, McLean Absent: None = Motion does not carry. Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to appoint Laurie Ender to fill the vacancy on the City Council to be effective upon taking the oath of office. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean Noes: Weste, Kellar Absent: None Motion does not carry. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to appoint Bill Kennedy to fill the vacancy on the City Council to be effective upon taking the oath of office. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste Noes: Ferry, McLean Absent: None Motion does not carry. Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to appoint Carl Boyer with his intention to not seek office in the next election to fill the vacancy on the City Council to be effective upon taking the oath of office. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean Noes: Kellar, Weste Absent: None Motion does not carry. Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to appoint Bill Bolde to fill the vacancy on the City Council to be effective upon taking the oath of office. 12 On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste Noes: Ferry, Kellar, McLean Absent: None Motion does not carry. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor McLean called a recess at 9:44 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:06 p.m. Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to appoint Maria Gutzeit to fill the vacancy on the City Council to be effective upon taking the oath of office. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste Noes: Ferry, Kellar, McLean Absent: None Motion does not carry. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to appoint Bob Spierer to fill the vacancy on the City Council to be effective upon taking the oath of office. w On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste Noes: Ferry, McLean Absent: None Motion does not carry. Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to appoint Wayne Crawford to fill the vacancy on the City Council to be effective upon taking the oath of office based on his acceptance of the appointment. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to appoint Tim Ben Boydston to fill the vacancy on the City Council to be effective upon taking the oath of office. Motion withdrawn. In reviewing those in the audience at this meeting, it was determined that Paul Strickland, Michael Cruz, Diane Trautman, Tim Ben Boydston, and Carl Boyer were in attendance. Council concurrence to allow each candidate to speak to the Council for 5 minutes each. The next tier of candidates addressed the Council at this time as follows: Paul Strickland, Michael Cruz, Diane Trautman, Tim Ben Boydston and Carl Boyer. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to appoint Paul Strickland to fill the vacancy on the City Council to be effective upon taking the oath of office. 13 On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar Noes: Ferry, McLean Absent: None Motion does not carry. Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to appoint Tim Ben Boydston to fill the vacancy on the City Council to be effective upon taking the oath of office. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, McLean Noes: Weste Absent: None Motion carries. Council concurrence to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. to conduct the swearing in of newly -appointed Councilmember Boydston. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 10:58 p.m. in memory of Andy Malakates. FUTURE MEETINGS Due to the upcoming holiday season, the second meeting in December, 2006 will not be held. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: L. CITY CLERK 06dec12m.doc 14 // M/i u I;