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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-10 - 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. JULY 10, 2007 CALL TO ORDER Mayor McLean called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:31 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Ferry. 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 PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Location of Property: Properties along the Santa Clara River and Soledad Canyon Watershed described as follows: Assessor's Parcel No. 3210-011- 019, 11.12 acres White Rock Recreational Vehicle Park; 3209- 007-013, 40 acres vacant land; and 3209-010-025, 40 acres of vacant land. Property Owner: Josephine Welch Under Negotiation: Price and Terms CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PENDING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. National Credit Tenant Investments, LLC, et al. L A Superior Court Case No. BC 349401 RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor McLean recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:34 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:11 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 6:12 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 McLean gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McLean called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:18 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present including Councilmember Ferry who joined the meeting from the teleconference location at Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot Street, Needham, MA 02494. FLAG SALUTE Mayor McLean led the flag salute. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor McLean and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to 2007 Valencia Softball Division I CIF Southern Section Champions of the Valencia High School Girls Softball Team. Ed Masterson representing Assemblymember Cameron Smyth also presented certificates to each of the team members. Mayor McLean and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to participants in the 2007 Youth in Government Program of the Visions in Progress Youth Advisory Committee. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION City Hall Addressing the Council at this time was Jennifer Andrews representing the Alta Vista Village HOA regarding speeding in her neighborhood (submitted material); Sandra Cattell regarding the qualifications of Valerie Thomas for a position on the Newhall Redevelopment Committee; and each of the following regarding the need for affordable senior housing: Diane Trautman, Robin Clough, Jeanne Wray, Carol Metz, Chris Bates, Ginny Towsley, Pamela Edge. Teleconference Location There was none. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that enforcement of traffic laws cannot legally take place until streets are accepted as public streets and suggested that Assistant to the City Manager Tina Haddad talk with Ms. Andrews to resolve the issue with the developer; and advised that the City is working on more affordable housing for seniors and outlined the dollar amount the City provides to seniors for various benefits. Council concurred to direct staff to schedule a meeting with a Council subcommittee (Mayor Pro Tem Kellar and Mayor McLean to participate, with Councilmember Weste as alternate) to review the senior housing/rental program to see what assistance the City might be able to offer; to send a letter to property owners requesting that rents be rolled back; and to send a letter to State legislators to make them aware of the issue. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor McLean called a recess at 7:09 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:23 p.m. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Boydston commented on the 4`h of July observance, expressed concern with the Council's choice to fund Big League Dreams which was the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission's #10 priority and not funding their #1 choice of new tennis courts at Central Park, and commented on reading the blogs on his computer each day. Mayor Pro Tem Kellar commented on a recent fund raiser for Single Mothers Outreach and invited participation in the upcoming golf tournament to benefit the Domestic Violence Center. Councilmember Weste commented on the patriotic 4`h of July parade and activities; advised that a meeting would be held on September 10 on the Transitional Care Unit issue; and acknowledged the passing of Mr. Tracy Jara and Mr. Mo DeSesso. Councilmember Ferry acknowledged his pride for his sons and their participation in Junior Olympics Volleyball; commented on Valencia High School graduate Sia Orellian who was chosen MVP of all volleyball players in the Jr. Olympics as well as coach Walt Kurr; gave kudos to Coach Donna Lee of the Valencia High Girls Softball team; and noted the beautiful Boston Gardens area with the lake and passive parks. Mayor McLean commented on a recent meeting of the League of CA Cities Community Service Policy Committee and proposed resolutions regarding healthy aging/health issues for seniors; advised that the Orange Line Mag Lev Authority is trying to promote awareness of the line as well as the technology; advised that she had the opportunity to present a portion of the City's promised funds to the Senior Center to them last week; complemented the Youth in Government program; and encouraged shoppers to take your own reusable bags to the grocery store. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, asked Police Chief Anthony La Berge to come forward and introduce Sergeant A. J. Rotella who was assigned to the Busiiness Alliance Program effective July 1, 2007. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further 3 information that may be added. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling items 2, 3, 6, 8, 10 and 17 from the Consent Calendar and noting the inclusion of Consent Calendar 19A on the Supplemental Agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2007 special and regular City Council meetings as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 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 LEGISLATION H.R. 1835/ S. 1053 (Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act), SCA 12 (Local government: property -related fees), SB 286 (Transportation bonds: implementation), and funding for the C-17 program. Review legislative bills and direct staff to send letters of support for the following bills: H.R. 1835/ S. 1053 (Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act), SCA 12 (Local government: property -related fees), SB 286 (Transportation bonds: implementation), and support the City of Long Beach in efforts to encourage Congress to continue funding the C-17 program. Mayor McLean spoke in opposition to SCA 12 and requested that this item be voted on separately. Motion by Boydston, second by Weste to approve the recommended action on H.R. 1835/S. 1053, SB 286 and funding for the C-17 program. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 4 Motion by Kellar, second by Boydston, to approve the recommended action on SCA 12. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Boydston Noes: Ferry, McLean Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SB 1028 STATE AIR RESOURCES BOARD: REGULATIONS: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS: VEHICLES This bill requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to adopt and enforce every feasible rule and regulation to meet air quality standards. Support SB 1028 (State Air Resources Board: regulations: ambient air quality standards: vehicles). Addressing the Council on this item was Diane Trautman; and Sandra Cattell representing the Sierra Club. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE The League of California Cities 2007 Annual Conference will be held September 5-8 in Sacramento. The City Council must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates in order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting as part of this conference. Designate Mayor McLean as the voting delegate, and Mayor Pro -Tem Kellar and Councilmember Weste as alternates for the 2007 League of California Cities Annual Conference. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT HOME FUNDS For the last five years, the City has successfully operated a down payment assistance program for low -and moderate -income first-time homebuyers. A City Council resolution is required to apply for new State HOME funds to continue the program. Adopt Resolution No. 07-54 supporting the City's application for HOME funds in the amount of $800,000, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contracts, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT TO IMPACT SCIENCES FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE JOINT VALLEYWIDE GENERAL PLAN (ONE VALLEY ONE VISION) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) Request to award Impact Sciences a contract for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the One Valley One Vision, Joint Valleywide General Plan. Award the contract to Impact Sciences in the amount not to exceed $446,842.00 for the preparation of the City of Santa Clarita and County of Los Angeles One Valley One Vision, Joint Valleywide General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. Mayor McLean requested that certain items including noise and regional transportation be addressed in the work program. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT TO INSTALL EMISSION FILTERS ON THE CITY'S DIESEL FLEET On June 24, 2006, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted the "Fleet Rule for Public Agencies and Utilities," which regulates the particulate matter emissions from on -road, heavy-duty, diesel -fueled engines. This new regulation requires the City of Santa Clarita to retrofit 20 percent of their heavy-duty, diesel fleet with particulate filters by December 31, 2007, 60 percent by December 31, 2009, and 100 percent by December 31, 2011. Award the contract and approve specifications for the installation of emission filters on the City's heavy-duty diesel fleet to Custom Turbo Rebuilding in the amount of $122,013.70, plus a 10 percent contingency of $12,201.13, for a total of $134,214.83; appropriate $34,215.00 from AB 2766 Air Quality Improvement Fund Balance to Account No. 14603-5161.001. The amount of $100,000.00 is available in Account No. 14503-5161.001 Fiscal Year 2007-08 budget; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 DEVELOPMENT ONE-STOP AT CITY HALL, PROJECT NO. F1013 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT This project is the design phase of Santa Clarita City Hall's first floor remodel. The objective for the remodel is to create a Development One -Stop service location on the first floor where the community will be able to obtain help from Planning, Building & Safety, and Development Services. Award the design contract to RTK Architects for architectural design services for the Development One -Stop at City Hall, Project No. 171013, in the amount of $184,590.00, authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $27,689.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Mayor McLean gave kudos to the City Manager and staff for proceeding with this project. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NOS. 49621-03 AND 49621 (STETSON RANCH, FORMERLY CALLED WES THOMPSON RANCH) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAPS AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map Nos. 49621-03 and 49621 (Stetson Ranch, formerly called Wes Thompson Ranch) Approve Tract Map Nos. 49621-03 and 49621; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the Director of Administrative Services 11 to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of the tract maps; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Statement on the face of the tract maps; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements and to endorse the Statement on the face of the tract maps. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND GMS GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH, LLC, OF LANDSCAPE AREA WITHIN THE STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY (STATE ROUTE 14 AT GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD) Approval of Maintenance Agreement of Landscape Area within State Highway right-of-way between the City of Santa Clarita, a General Law City and Municipal Corporation ("CITY") and GMS Golden Valley Ranch, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("GMS"). Approve the Maintenance Agreement for the landscaped area within the State Highway right-of-way; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. Mayor McLean questioned if this agreement would be subject to the City's Beautification Master Plan. Paul Brotzman, Director of Community Development, advised that he wold look at the conditions of approval and would report back. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR 2005-06 COMMUNITY MEDIAN LANDSCAPE PROJECT - SAN FERNANDO ROAD, PROJECT NO. B0002 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will provide a raised landscape median on San Fernando Road from Oak Ridge Drive to Drayton Street. Approve the plans and specifications, and award the construction contract for the 2005-06 Community Median Landscape Project - San Fernando Road, Project No. B0002, to R.C. Becker & Son, in the amount of $693,525.45, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $69,353.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSION TO NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP (DBA NBS) FOR PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES AND THE ANNUAL STORMWATER UTILITY FEE CALCULATION AND TAPE PREPARATION This item will extend the contract with NBS through June 30, 2008, to provide professional services for the Stormwater Utility Fee. Approve a contract extension to NBS for an amount not to exceed $22,000 for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 from Account No. 1297-8001; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR 7 MODIFY THE EXISTING NO -PARKING ZONE ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF HARDESTY AVENUE ADJACENT TO SKY BLUE MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL This item will modify the existing no -parking zone adjacent to Sky Blue Mesa Elementary School to a no -stopping zone. Adopt Resolution No. 07-55 to modify the existing 275 feet of no -parking zone (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. "school days only") along the east side of Hardesty Avenue adjacent to Sky Blue Mesa Elementary School, and mark it as a no -stopping zone (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m."school days only"). ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR ESTABLISHING A NO -STOPPING ANYTIME ZONE AND A RESTRICTED PARKING ZONE ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF MAY WAY ADJACENT TO LA MESA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL This item establishes a no -stopping zone and a no -parking zone along the north side of May Way adjacent to La Mesa Junior High School. Adopt Resolution No. 07-56 establishing a no - stopping anytime zone and a no -parking zone (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. "school days only") along the north side of May Way, extending a total of 760 feet east of La Mesa Junior High School's main driveway. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 In August 1991, the City assumed responsibility for public transportation services in the Santa Clarita Valley from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. In return, the County provides funds for service in the unincorporated areas. The Agreement is renewed annually. Approve an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide public transportation services in unincorporated areas in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE UNIVERSAL FARE SYSTEM Consideration of additional funding in the amount of $85,324.00 for the City's Universal Fare System. Approve change order to contract #03-00316 in the amount of $85,324.00; 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 17 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF BUS STOP SHELTERS, BENCHES, AND TRASH RECEPTACLES Consideration of contract award to install the bus stop amenities approved for purchase by the City Council on May 8, 2007. In addition, this contract will install public art at bus stops and 1 _ new bus stop signs. Award a contract to LNI Custom Manufacturing for the installation of bus stop amenities, Bid No. TR -06-07-57, in the amount of $138,899, and authorize a contingency of 10% of the award, or $13,890; appropriate $152,789 to account #2460-7332, and increase the grant revenue account #801-5214 by $122,231 (80% federal grant amount). The remaining local match (20%) will be appropriated from the 801 transit fund balance. 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. Mayor McLean expressed concern with regard to the colors to be used on the bus stop amenities. Darren Hernandez, Deputy City Manager and Direcctor of Admministrative Services, advised that he would see if the order can be stopped to allow the Council to revisit the color of the amenities and pointed out that this contract was only for installation. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve Consent Calendar Item 17. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boydston, Ferry, Weste, Kellar, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONE T-47 (NORTHPARK) FENCES This project will replace all the LMD maintained fences located in the NorthPark Landscape Maintenance District. Approve plans and specifications, and award the construction contract for the NorthPark Project No. M1010401, to Draper Construction, in the amount of $158,897, and approve a contingency amount of 10% or $15,890, for a total of $174,787; authorize the re - appropriation of the $170,000 FY 2006-2007 NorthPark fence funds to FY 2007-2008 into account M1010401-8001, and appropriate an additional $4,787 from the Landscape Maintenance District Zone T-47 fund balance, to the same account for a total appropriation of $174,787. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24 AND 25 Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 24 and 25. ITEM 19A CONSENT CALENDAR _ ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENT FOR STONECREST LMD (T-52) Consideration of levying assessments for LMD Zone T-52 (Stonecrest) for Fiscal Year 2007/08. Adopt Resolution No. 07-57 ordering the levy of assessments and continued maintenance for 9 Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District Zone T-52 (Stonecrest). Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items 2 and 17. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, Weste, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 20 NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION OF UP TO $35,000 FOR PREPARATION OF AN ANNEXATION BOUNDARY MAP, LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS AND LAFCO PROCESSING FEES FOR ANNEXATION OF HASLEY HILLS, NORTH BLUFF, LIVE OAK AND THE VALENCIA COMMERCE CENTER Sharon Sorensen, Associate Planner, advised that during the May 22nd City Council meeting, members of CAST (Castaic Annexation Support Team) and other community members requested that the Council take formal action to initiate annexation of approximately 2,000 acres encompassing the neighborhoods, of Hasley Hills, Live Oak and North Park and a portion of the Valencia Commerce Center. Addressing the Council on this item was Brian Roney representing the Castaic annexation Support Team (CAST) (submitted material); Diane Trautman; Mitchell Green representing Hasley Hills HOA Annexation Committee; Bob Throckmorton representing Hasley Hills HOA; Henry Schultz; David Gauny representing Smart Growth SCV; Sandra Cattell; Ruthann Levison; Allan Cameron; Pam Ingram; Jonathan Kraut; and Steve Teeman representing Castaic Town Council (submitted material). Two written comments were submitted on this item. Motion by Boydston, second by Kellar, to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to initiate the annexation and approve and authorize the transfer of $35,000 from the City Council Contingency Fund, Account No. 2250-7401, to the Community Development's Annexation Services Account No. 3110-8003 for annexation of the Hasley Hills, North Bluff, Live Oak and the Valencia Commerce Center to the City of Santa Clarita. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 21 PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. T- 10 I AND A-2 (ANNEXATION NOS. T -46A, T-1 #34, AND A-2 #8) AND STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (ANNEXATION L-84) 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 annexations of parcels receiving benefit into the Landscape Maintenance Districts and Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor McLean closed the public hearing. At this time all ballots received were provided to staff to conduct the ballot count; this item was trailed until the ballots were counted with the Council to return to this item upon completion. Council returned to this item following Item 22. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced for annexations into Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. Tl and A2, one "YES" ballot was received with an assessment amount of $1,022.52 representing 100% of the vote; and no "NO" ballots were received. For Annexation L-84 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, four "YES" ballots were received with an assessment amount of $1088.00 and no "NO" ballots were received. Therefore, a majority protest does not exist on either annexation proposal. Motion by Kellar, second by Boydston, to adopt Resolution Nos. 07-58 and 07-59 approving the Engineer's Reports ordering said annexations, and authorize the annual levy and collection of assessments within the Districts. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 22 PUBLIC HEARING MASTER CASE 04-325, HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN Mayor McLean announced that the public hearing had been opened on June 12, 2007 and continued from the June 12 and June 26 meetings. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. 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. Addressing the Council on this item was Jean Woods; Judy Guerrero; Barbara McElmeel; David Gauny representing Smart Growth SCV (submitted material); Bruce McFarland; and Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE (submitted material). Eighteen written comments were submitted including additional written material from Bridget Cole RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor McLean called a recess at 9:07 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:15 p.m. In response to inquiries from Councilmember Boydston, staff and Geralyn Skapik of Burke, Williams and Sorenson, Collette Morse of RBF Consulting, and Richard Gottlieb of G&L Realty provided additional information with regard to the project EIR and various project issues. Roger Seaver, representing the applicant, responded briefly to some concerns mentioned. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to continue the hearing to the August 28, 2007 City Council meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 23 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED FORMATION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT Mayor McLean opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. In report, Darren Hemandez, Deputy City Manager and Director of Administrative Services, advised that this item is for the creation of an Open Space Preservation District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "Act') entitles the City to levy an annual assessment on property within the City to provide the necessary funds to begin the process to purchase and preserve undeveloped land. 12 Addressing the Council on this item was Lary King and Manny Santana. Three written comments were submitted. Mayor McLean closed the public hearing and announced that the tabulation of the ballots will commence on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at 8:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Main Conference Room, located on the 3`d floor. It is anticipated that the tabulation will be complete by the close of business on Friday, July 13, 2007, or as soon thereafter as possible. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 10:46 p.m. in memory of Tracy Jara. FUTURE MEETINGS City Council will be on Summer Recess from July 11, 2007 through August 27, 2007. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: _A� '), —04.jv. CITY CLERK 07h1 l Om.doc 13 MAYOR