HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-26 - 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.
JUNE 26, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor McLean
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 — PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Case Name: Fessler v. Zephyr Newhall, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Case No. PC 031788
Case Name: D. R. Horton v. City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles Superior Case No. BC 371323
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: City Manager or designee
Represented Employees: All positions represented by SEN Local 347
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:10 p.m. and Mayor McLean
reconvened the meeting at 6:13 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 McLean adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Sharon Dawson, 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 Kellar gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McLean called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar led the flag salute.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor McLean and Councilmembers presented a plaque to Jeff Armendariz acknowledging his
many years of volunteer work as a Teen Court Judge.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
There were none.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Cam Noltemeyer concerning a Council subcommittee
meeting held on June 12, 2007; Maureen Irvin regarding the back -in parking on San Fernando
Road; Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee regarding operation
of a Big League Dreams sports park; David Gauny representing SCV Smart Growth regarding
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital; Bruce McFarland regarding decorum and integrity of
the City Council; Lisa Robertiello regarding the need for more parking at the Metrolink station;
Joseph Jasik regarding the new Downtown Newhall parking situation; and Carl Boyer regarding
problems of senior citizens.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, reviewed the noticing provided and the structure allowed by law
for Council subcommittees; provided information on why the City restriped San Fernando Road,
the back -in parking arrangement and advised that the parking arrangement can be changed at a
future date; explained who pays for use and maintenance of the sports park in a Big League
Dreams setup and acknowledged that the City does need to expand Central Park and add other
facilities; advised that he would conduct an investigation into the allegations with regard to the
emails pointed out at the last Council meeting related to the hospital item; indicated that he
would be happy to talk with Mr. Boyer to address the needs of seniors; and agreed that one of the
City's priorities is to get more parking at the Metrolink station.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ferry commented on the restriping of San Fernando Road and the new parking
arrangement.
Councilmember Weste invited all to come to the Fourth of July Parade; congratulated Old West
Masonic Lodge in Friendly Valley who recently honored several local law enforcement officials;
and indicated that a meeting on the Transitional Care Unit issue should be called in the near
future.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar made no comments at this time.
Councilmember Boydston commented on the Newhall parking/traffic issues; thanked Mayor Pro
Tem Kellar for hosting a fundraiser for the Santa Clarita Symphony; distributed an article from
the Ventura County Star dated June 21, 2007 regarding Big League Dreams; and commented on
the emails and memo on the hospital issue pointed out at the last Council meeting.
Mayor McLean encouraged anyone interested in a tour of the SCV Sheriff's Office to contact
Estelle Foley; commented on her attendance at the US Conference of Mayors held in Los
Angeles where she was able to accept an environmental commitment award on behalf of the
City; and pointed out that the City has a protocol to follow when items of concern need to be
checked into.
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 Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 12 and 18
from the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2007
special and regular City Council meetings as submitted.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RECONVENE
Mayor McLean recessed the City Council meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at
6:59 p.m. and reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:16 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.
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ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNEXATION INITIATION POLICY
Annexation initiation policy establishing the circumstances in which the City may pursue a
request for an annexation. Continue consideration of the annexation initiation policy to the City
Council meeting of September 25, 2007.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA ENTERPRISE ZONE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The Enterprise Zone Program is a long-term (15 -year) partnership between local governments
and private companies to generate new private sector investment and growth. The State of
California provides performance-based tax credits and incentives to Enterprise Zone businesses
which revitalize deteriorated areas, hire local residents in private sector jobs, and retain, and
expand new businesses that participate in the objectives of the Enterprise Zone. The City is
required to enter into an MOU with the State of California to accept the final designation and
administer the Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone. Authorize and direct the City Manager to enter
into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State of California Housing and
Community Development Department to accept the final designation and administer the Santa
Clarita Enterprise Zone, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES: CEMEX
Since February 2001, the City has retained the professional services of Jamison and
Sullivan, Inc. for federal advocacy service specifically relating to the CEMEX mining
proposal. 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 July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
UNSCHEDULED PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
VACANCY
Due to the resignation of Karin Nelson, a vacancy on the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Commission exists and needs to be filled. Declare one vacancy on the Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Commission and approve the appointment process.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
INSTALLATION OF L.E.D. (LIGHT EMITTING DIODE) TRAFFIC SIGNAL DISPLAYS,
PROJECT NO. M0002 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project replaced incandescent traffic signal lamps with L.E.D. technology throughout the
City. Accept the work performed by Metro Parking & Traffic Systems, Inc. for the Installation
of L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode) Traffic Signal Displays, Project No. M0002; direct the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days
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after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided
by law.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 ANNUAL CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM,
PROJECT NOS. M0054, M0053, AND T0024 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project improved and upgraded the City's sidewalk and drainage system by removing and
replacing the existing damaged concrete sidewalks and curb and gutter system caused by tree
root infiltration and pavement settlement. Accept the completion of the construction contract
executed by FS Construction for the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Annual Concrete Rehabilitation
Program, Project Nos. M0054, M0053, and T0024; increase the contract expenditure by
$35,000.00 from Account No. 4815-8055 to provide for additional work; direct the City Clerk to
file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the retention amount 35 days after the
Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
BRIDGE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM BPMP 5450 (031), PROJECT
NO. 50032 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT
The main objective of this program is to develop new preventive guidelines to preserve bridges
Citywide, and to qualify for the Highway Bridge Program funding. Award the design contract to
Tetra Tech, Inc. for the preparation of a Caltrans approved Bridge Preventive Maintenance
Program, Project No. S0032, in the amount of $100,000.00; increase HBR revenues to Account
No. 453-5212 by $88,530.00, and appropriate this amount to Account No. S0032453-8001;
authorize a transfer of $11,470.00 from Account No. F1012001-8001 to Project Account
No. 50032001-8001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRAIL REPAIR PROJECTS ALONG THE SANTA CLARA RIVER AND SAN
FRANCISQUITO CREEK, PROJECT NOS. E1001 AND E1002- PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project reconstructed the trails and stabilized the stream banks that were eroded during the
2005 storms. Accept the completion of the Trail Repair projects along the Santa Clara River and
San Francisquito Creek, Project Nos. E1001 and E1002; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice
of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of
Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR - NEWHALL RANCH ROAD WIDENING FROM COPPER
HILL DRIVE TO DICKASON DRIVE, PROJECT NO. S1001 - AWARD THE
CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT CONTRACTS AND APPROPRIATE
FUNDING
This segment of the Cross Valley Connector widens Newhall Ranch Road from Copper Hill
Drive to Dickason Drive. Approve the plans and specifications, and award the construction
contract to C.A. Rasmussen in the amount of $1,967,342.00, and authorize a 15 percent
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contingency in the amount of $295,000.00; award various construction support contracts totaling
$425,000.00; appropriate funding for this project; and authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTH SIDE OF
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD RIPARIAN SITE, PROJECT NO. S3016
The construction of Golden Valley Road required environmental mitigations and permits. A
designated riparian site (on the south side of Golden Valley Road from the future site of Via
Princessa to Sierra Highway) was landscaped and was to be monitored for 5 years. This contract
will provide landscape maintenance services for the 5 years. Award a landscape maintenance
contract for the south side of Golden Valley Road from the future site of the Via Princessa
connection to Sierra Highway, Riparian Site, Project No. S3016, to Stay Green, Inc. in the
amount of $52,500.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
PARCEL MAP NO. 62297 (COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT — VALENCIA CORPORATE
CENTER) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF
DEDICATION
Parcel Map No. 62297, consisting of approximately 11.4 acres, is located on the westerly side of
Tourney Road and southerly of Wayne Mills Place, and is owned by Tourney Plaza II, LLC, a
California Limited Liability Company and Tourney Plaza III, LLC, a California Limited
Liability Company. Approve Parcel Map No. 62297; accept on behalf of the public the offers of
dedication; make certain findings; instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the
Special Assessment Statement on the face of the parcel map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse
the Statement on the face of the parcel map; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the
Statement on the face of the parcel map.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer regarding open space.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE DESCRIBING THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S PROGRAM TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FOR THE
NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
State Senate Bill 53 took effect January 1, 2007, and requires all Redevelopment Agencies to
adopt an ordinance before July 1, 2007, that contains a description of the Agency's program to
acquire real property by eminent domain, should that authority be deemed necessary to fulfill the
stated goals of a particular project area. Adopt Ordinance No. 07-5 entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, CONTAINING A DESCRIPTION OF THE SANTA CLARITA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S PROGRAM TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY BY
EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA"
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ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
LAWRENCE R. MOSS & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW AND
LANDSCAPE INSPECTION CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The landscape review process is very detail -oriented and time consuming, requiring the attention
of a professional with years of experience and expertise in landscape design and
implementation. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a professional services
contract for one year with the option to renew annually for up to four years between the City and
Lawrence R. Moss & Associates for landscape plan review and landscape inspection services on
an annual sum not to exceed $120,000.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION RESULTS OF THE FREEDOM FOR SENIORS FREE RIDE
PILOT PROGRAM
Performance analysis of the FREEdom for Seniors free ride pilot program. Continue FREEdom
for Seniors pilot program through June 30, 2008. This one-year extension would provide staff
with an opportunity to collect additional data on travel patterns and expand marketing efforts to
reduce costs for the dial -a -ride system. The goal will continue to be to move able-bodied riders
from the costly DAR program to the free fixed -route service. If a four percent (4%) reduction in
DAR revenue hours and a correlating decrease in ridership is not achieved during the one-year
extension (FY 2007-08), staff will recommend the program be discontinued.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING AGREEMENTS
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 07-08 budget, City Council allocated $300,000 to the Santa
Clarita Committee on Aging. This appropriation provides the Senior Center $150,000 for
transit -related services, and another $150,000 for recreational wellness programs for the
community's seniors. Approve an agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in the total
amount of $300,000, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute contracts and any
subsequent renewals, or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of
performance arise, subject to City Attorney review.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR TRANSIT OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE, COST BENEFIT
ANALYSIS, AND ASSISTANCE WITH SERVICE OPERATIONS RFP DEVELOPMENT
(TR -06-07-56)
This study will determine how City of Santa Clarita Transit compares to similar transit operators
-- as well as developing a new Service Operations Request for Proposal. Award contract to
Connetics Transportation Group for Transit Operational Performance, Cost Benefit Analysis, and
Assistance with Service Operations RFP Development (TR -06-07-56) in an amount not to
exceed $57,477 and authorize a contingency of 10% of the award, or $5,747. Authorize a budget
transfer from account #2460-8084 to account #2460-8110 in the amount of $63,224. Authorize
the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, or modify the award in the
event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
JOINT CITY OF SANTA CLARITA-COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RESOLUTION TO
TRANSFER THE LMD ZONE FOR NORTHPARK FROM THE COUNTY TO THE CITY
Pursuant to Section 22612 of the California Streets and Highways Code, transfer of specific
responsibilities from the County to the City of Santa Clarita. Adopt Resolution No. 07-47
transferring Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) administration and maintenance
responsibilities for Northpark (Zone T-47) from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa
Clarita. Authorize increase of revenue account 401-61836 by $800,000 (funds that will transfer
from the County to the City in June and August of 2007), and authorize a one-time FY 07-08
budget appropriation to account 2934-8012 in the amount of $150,000 for one-time maintenance
and repair items. Authorize City Manager or designee, subject to City Attorney approval, to
execute the contracts and modify existing contract pertaining to the existing landscape contract
with Oakridge Landscape, Inc. and other repair and maintenance contractors in a total amount
not to exceed $150,000 for one-time maintenance and repair items.
One written comment was submitted on this item.
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AEG CYCLING, LLC TO HOST
A STAGE OF THE 2008 TOUR OF CALIFORNIA
The City of Santa Clarita has submitted a proposal to host a stage of the 2008 Tour of
California. If selected, the City will enter into an agreement with AEG Cycling LLC, the owner
of the tour of California event. Authorize the City Manager, or designee if selected, to enter into
an agreement with AEG Cycling, LLC to host a stage of the 2008 Tour of California.
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 22 AND 23
Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Register Nos. 22 and 23.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boydston, Ferry, Weste, Kellar, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 21
PUBLIC HEARING
MASTER CASE 04-325 - HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MASTER
PLAN
Mayor McLean announced that the public hearing on this item was opened on June 12, 2007.
Lisa Hardy, Planning Manager, advised that a Master Plan and Conditional Use Permit are
requested for the approval of a series of improvements on the HMNMH campus. The applicant,
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital and G&L Realty, propose a master plan to guide future
development of the campus facilities. Approval of Master Plan 04-022 would allow the
construction of the following facilities: one six -level inpatient building (five levels above
ground); three three-story medical office buildings; four multi-level parking structures;
reconfiguration of existing hospital space for 20 intensive care unit beds; the demolition of the
8,000 square -foot Foundation building; construction of a central plant facility and two helipads;
and the removal of surface parking. A Conditional Use Permit is requested to allow specific
buildings and parking structures to exceed 35 feet in height. A Development Agreement is also
requested by the applicant. This public hearing was continued from the June 12, 2007 City
Council meeting.
Paul Brotzman, Director of Community Development, reviewed project issues and the modified
development agreement.
Representing the applicant, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, the following addressed
the Council at this time: Roger Seaver, Cecilia Hann M.D.; David Henry M.D.; Robert Horth
M.D.; Vinod Assomul M.D.; June Simmons; and Craig Peters.
Council concurred to recognize SCV Smart Growth as an organized group in
opposition to the proposal and to allow representatives 30 minutes to speak to the
City Council.
Representing SCV Smart Growth in opposition to the proposal, David Gauny addressed the
Council at this time (submitted material).
At Council's request, Kerry Carmody representing Providence Health and Services addressed the
Council at this time and indicated that no site for a hospital in the SCV has been identified and
outlined the timeline required to provide the facility.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor McLean called a recess at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
Addressing the Council in support of this item was Linda Hafizi; Robert Benjamin; Edward
Pechter M.D.; Jonathan Miller; Sally McGann; Colleen Krieger; Cindy Peterson; Ann Valadares;
Sue Walroth; Diane Lynch; Maria Strmsek; and Joanne Timmerman.
Addressing the Council in opposition of this item was Jeanne Wray; Barbara McElmeel
representing Smart Growth SCV; Tony Newhall representing Smart Growth SCV; Richard
North; Linda Pedersen representing Smart Growth SCV; Kathy Perez; Reena Newhall
representing Smart Growth SCV; Mario Einaudi representing Smart Growth SCV; Lynn Vogel
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representing Smart Growth SCV; Alan Wright; Cam Noltemeyer; Jonathan Kraut representing
Smart Growth SCV; Martha Willman representing Smart Growth SCV; Carlys Henderson; Mary
Parks representing Smart Growth SCV; Roxanne McManus representing Smart Growth SCV;
Allan Hadley; Lisa Robertiello; Pauline Harte; Alan Ferdman representing Canyon Country
Advisory Committee; Gene Dorio M.D.; Bruce McFarland; Carole Lutness representing SCV
Clean $ for Better Government (submitted material); and Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE.
Also speaking on this item was Jim Bevis.
Submitted at the meeting were 26 written comments in support of the proposal and one written
comment in opposition.
Offering a rebuttal as well as answers to questions from Councilmembers, Roger Seaver
addressed the Council at this time.
In response to questions from Councilmember Boydston, Joe Montes, Assistant City Attorney,
provided information and clarification regarding various sections of the draft development
agreement.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor McLean called a recess at 11:33 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:42 p.m.
Councilmembers provided direction for information to come back at the continued public
hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Boydston, to continue the public hearing to the
July 10, 2007 City Council meeting with the intent of discussing environment issues,
with the further intention of continuing the public hearing to the August 28, 2007
City Council meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 22
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
In report Dennis Luppens, Special Districts Administrator, advised that this item is for the
consideration of resolutions approving the Engineers' Reports for the annual levy of assessments
and the continued maintenance for the specified districts and the zones within those districts for
Fiscal Year 2007/08.
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Addressing the Council at this time was Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE regarding the
Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District.
Mayor McLean closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Boydston, to adopt Resolution No. 0748 for Landscape
Maintenance District Nos. 1, Tl, T1A and A2, and approve the Engineers' Report
for the annual levy of assessments and continued maintenance for the special
districts; adopt Resolution No. 07-49 for Drainage Benefit Assessment Area Nos. 3,
6, 18, 19, 20, and 22 and approve the Engineers' Report for the annual levy of
assessments and continued maintenance for the special districts; adopt Resolution
No. 07-50 for Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 and approve the Engineers'
Report for the annual levy of assessments and continued maintenance for the special
districts; and adopt Resolution No. 07-51 for Golden Valley Ranch Open Space
Maintenance District and approve the Engineers' Report for the annual levy of
assessments and continued maintenance for the special districts.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 23
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO FEES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
In report Darren Hernandez, Deputy City Manager & Director of Administrative Services,
advised that this item is for the consideration of fees for fiscal year 2007-08, including adjusting
current fees for service by the percent change in the annual Consumer Price Index - All Urban
Consumers for the Los Angeles - Riverside - Orange County area for the year ending December
2006. That percent increase is 4.3%.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor McLean closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Boydston, to adopt Resolution No. 07-52 establishing a
schedule of fees and charges for City services and adopt Resolution No. 07-53
establishing fees and charges for the storm drainage utility services for Fiscal Year
2007-2008.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, Weste, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 12:44 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The City Council Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, July 3, 2007 will not be held.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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