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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - APPROVAL MIN (3)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Agenda Item: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: December 8, 2009 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Administrative Services RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve minutes of the November 24, 2009 special and regular meetings of the City Council. BACKGROUND The minutes from the previous City Council meetings are submitted for City Council approval. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Council may approve amendments to the minutes as necessary. FISCAL IMPACT None by this action. ATTACHMENTS November 24, 2009 minutes (APPROVED 1 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 24, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:38 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: City Manager or designee Unrepresented Employees: All positions not represented by SEIU Local 721 Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: City Manager or designee Represented Employees: All positions represented by SEIU Local 721 RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:39 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:04 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 Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m. INVOCATION Mayor Ferry gave the invocation. L CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ferry invited members of Boy Scout Troop 316 to lead the flag salute. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ender commented on her attendance at the soft opening of The Patios portion of the mall; acknowledged phone calls received from people in need for the Thanksgiving holiday and ways to help; and commented on the new SCV Moms blog program, Neighbor to Neighbor, to help those struggling during this holiday season. Councilmember Kellar congratulated a new business opening in Canyon Country near the Edwards Cinema, The Cupcake Tree; congratulated Gary and Myrna Condie for another successful Festival of Trees to benefit the Boys and Girls Club; invited participation at the Community Tree Lighting at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital on December 6; commented on the passing of Curt Wagner of Center Stage Productions; commented on a tour that he recently participated in at Disney Ranch where their expansion plans were reviewed. He expressed concern regarding pending -fire department regulations that would require additional conditions on movie lot structures that could add costs and limit jobs; Ken Striplin, Assistant City Manager, additional provided information. Council concurrence to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to Fire Chief Michael Freedman regarding the impacts of this proposal and pointing out that now is not the time to create new costs and kill jobs. Mayor Pro Tem Weste provided information on the sharps mailback program sponsored by Blue Barrel Disposal; commented on the Art Walk held the third Thursday of each month in Old Town Newhall after the Farmer's Market and urged support; and provided information on Tank the 3 -year-old bulldog who will be on the Natural Balance float in the 2010 Rose Parade and who will also be present at the City's opening of Phase IV of the Sports Complex on December 2, 2009, Councilmember McLean congratulated The Signal on their 90`h anniversary; reminded of Reusable Bags Day on December 17 including a contest at Albertson's on Bouquet; commented on her experience as a facilitator in Junior Achievement's Connecting to Success program; commented on the 2 -day League of CA Cities Board meeting where the 2010 Strategic Goals City Council Minutes 2 November 24, 2009 3 were adopted and asked that staff bring back an agenda item for Council to consider supporting the League's upcoming initiative, the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act of 2010; reviewed the Old Town Newhall holiday festivities; and described a box provided to benefit Single Mother's Outreach for donated gift cards to be placed. Mayor Ferry commented on the monthly job fair held at the SC Work Source Center and encouraged contact; pointed out that the City's Enterprise Zone has helped over 150 businesses with over $40 million in tax savings; thanked the Sheriff Deputies and County Firefighters who helped with the street sign dedication for Deputy Randy Hamson; mentioned the opening of a physical therapy center in Canyon Country by Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital; and commented on the wonderful improvement the streetscape project is in Newhall and encouraged staff to speed up the process. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER Mayor/Chair Ferry called the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to order at 6:43 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the previous Redevelopment Agency meeting are submitted for Redevelopment Agency approval. Redevelopment Agency: Approve minutes of the October 27, 2009 regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. ITEM 2 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST Section 54970 of the Government Code, also known as "The Maddy Act" requires that the legislative body must cause to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions and committees which are appointed by the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency, City Council Minutes 3 November 24, 2009 At City Council: Approve the Local Appointments List, and designate the Valencia Public Library to receive a copy of the list. Redevelopment Agency: Approve the Local Appointments List, and designate the Valencia Public Library to receive a copy of the list. ITEM 3 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR NEWHALL GATEWAY CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS CONTRACT Should this item be approved, Poliquin Kellogg Design Group will be hired by the Redevelopment Agency to prepare a conceptual architectural design and conduct an economic analysis of the properties in the southeast quadrant of the Newhall Gateway area to determine the uses and design layouts that would have the greatest potential for successful commercial development. Council/Agency member Kellar recused himself from participation and voting on this item due to a possible conflict of interest as a result of a business relationship with the property owner/developer. Addressing the Council/Agency on this item was TimBen Boydston; Cam Noltemeyer; and Mike Redmond representing SFXS Partners. In response to request from the Council/Agency, Ken Pulskamp, City Manager/Executive Director, provided information to support the recommended action. Council/Agency consensus to delay action on this item until after the consideration of the appeal of Master Case No. 08-033 for a commercial development at 23300 Newhall Avenue is considered on December 8, 2009 and to a date determined by the City Manager/Executive Director. ITEM 4 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF THE LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURE OWNED BY VIACOM/CBS OUTDOOR INC., LEASE# 900890, LOCATED AT 24535 N. MAIN STREET, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91321, FOR PROJECT NO. F2007390- NEWHALL LIBRARY Acquisition of leasehold interest and certain improvements pertaining to the realty located at 24535 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 from Carquest Auto Parts. Council/Agency member Ender recused herself from participation and voting on this item due to a possible conflict of interest as a.result of her husband's employment with CBS. City Council: Approve the acquisition and adopt Resolution No. 09-95 consenting to payment being made by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita City Council Minutes 4 November 24, 2009 (Agency) for the purchase of the leasehold interests and related improvements pertaining to the realty, loss of goodwill, and all other damages and costs that may be associated with the acquisition of a billboard advertising sign owned by Viacom/CBS Outdoor Advertising ("Leasehold Interests") for public improvement and making the findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law to permit the use of Agency funds to purchase the "Leasehold Interests and related improvements" to provide for the construction of a public library. Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Resolution No. 09-14 of the Agency requesting consent from the City Council to use Agency funds for the purchase of the "Leasehold Interests" for public improvement and making the findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law and to permit the use of those funds to acquire the "Leasehold Interests" for the construction of a public library; authorize the appropriation of $55,000 from available funds in the Redevelopment Agency non -housing fund balance to Account 13400-5201.004; authorize Executive Director or designee to approve payments up to a maximum amount of $55,000 for the acquisition and for all required costs related thereto and execute all required documentation to complete the transaction, subject to review by the Agency Attorney. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve Items 1 and 2 of the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ender, Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to approve Item 4 of the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Recused: Ender Motion carried. ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Chair Ferry adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:00 p.m. RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Ferry resumed the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. City Council Minutes 5 November 24,.2009 ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the previous City Council meetings are submitted for City Council approval. Approve minutes of the November 10, 2009 special and regular meetings of the City Council. ITEM 6 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 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 7 CONSENT CALENDAR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER FORMULA GRANT, WIA AMERICAN RECOVERY REINVESTMENT ACT, WIA GOVERNOR'S ECONOMIC STIMULUS FUND - FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 GRANTS The City of Santa Clarita has been receiving annual WIA funding for the operation of the Santa Clarita Worksource Center since it entered into a subcontract with the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium in 1998. Adjust Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Formula Grant funds from the estimated appropriation of $153,446 to $151,667, based on the allocation provided to the City of Santa Clarita by the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium per Attachment "A." Accept WIA American Recovery Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Grant in the amount of $80,238 and appropriate funds per Attachment "B." Accept WIA Governor's Economic Stimulus Fund (GESF) Grant in the amount of $7,312 and appropriate funds per Attachment "C." Decrease estimated revenue in Account 259-4441.002 by $1,779 for WIA Formula Grant funds. Increase estimated revenue in Account 259-4441.002 by $7,312 for WIA GESF. Increase estimated revenue in Account 259-4424.012 by $80,238 reflecting the new ARRA Grant award. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract agreements, extensions, or change orders arising out of these programs, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR VISIONS IN PROGRESS - RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUALITY PROJECT VIP has proposed the creation of the "Respect for Individuality Project," which celebrates the dignity and worth of the individual. Approve the conceptual proposed project. In response to request by Mayor Ferry, representatives of Visions in Progress described the project they have developed. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR FEDERAL LEGISLATION H.R. 3745 Federal legislation H.R. 3745 would help to address immediate financial issues facing public, City Council Minutes 6 November 24, 2009 educational and government (PEG) channels such as SCVTV 20 by allowing public, educational and government (PEG) fees remitted by state franchised video service providers to be used for any PEG operational -related purpose. Adopt Resolution No. 09-96 in support of H.R. 3745, and direct staff to transmit copies of the resolution to Representative Baldwin, appropriate congressional committees, and administration officials. One written comment was submitted on this item. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, PROJECT I3001 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project added critical infrastructure to the City's existing Intelligent Transportation Management System and Thoroughfare Signal Interconnect. Accept the completion of the Fiber Optic Communication System, Project I3001; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention balance 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (L.E.D.), REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS, PROJECT M0070 - AWARD CONTRACT In 2002, the California Energy Commission adopted standards for vehicular traffic signal lamps and modules, adding standards for pedestrian lamps in 2004. The state mandate now requires traffic signals to be energy efficient by utilizing L.E.D. technology. Approve the plans and specifications for the Light Emitting Diode (L.E.D.) Replacement Program, Project M0070, and award the construction contract to Republic Intelligent Transportation Services in the amount of $146,099, plus a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $21,915, for a total contract amount not to exceed $168,014, and authorize the expenditure from Account M0070-5161.001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A MULTIWAY STOP CONTROL FOR THE INTERSECTION OF WALNUT STREET AND 13TH STREET The intersection of Walnut Street and 13th Street is a four -legged intersection in a residential neighborhood contiguous to Newhall Elementary School. The intersection currently has stop controls on 13th Street. Staff conducted a multiway stop analysis, which included the evaluation of vehicular and pedestrian volumes, collision history, and sight visibility at the intersection. The analysis determined the intersection met the minimum volume warrants for the installation of a multiway stop control at the intersection of two residential streets contiguous to a public school. Adopt Resolution No. 09-97 authorizing the installation of a multiway stop control for the intersection of Walnut Street and 13th Street. City Council Minutes 7 November 24, 2009 D ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT PROPOSAL FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT The Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) provides state funds for City and County projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. This resolution authorizes staff to submit a grant proposal to the BTA. Adopt Resolution No. 09-98 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents and submit a grant proposal for the State of California Bicycle Transportation Account. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR 2009 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY FOR VARIOUS STREETS Establish prima facie speed limits on each highway segment included in the 2009 Traffic and Engineering Survey. Adopt Resolution No. 09-99 establishing prima facie speed limits on each highway segment included in the 2009 Engineering and Traffic Survey Study (Study); direct the City Clerk to certify the Study; direct staff to implement the necessary signage changes brought about by adopting this Study; and request the Sheriffs Department to continue the radar enforcement program on City streets and highways covered in this Study as soon as the signing changes are made. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION SUPPORTING COLLABORATION WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONAL SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is currently in the process of developing the regional Sustainable Communities Strategy as required by California Senate Bill 375. To achieve this end, SCAG has required sub -regions to accept either delegation of a sub - regional Sustainable Communities Strategy or collaboration with SCAG to develop a regional Sustainable Communities Strategy. Adopt Resolution No. 09-100 supporting collaboration with the Southern California Association of Governments regarding development of the Regional Sustainable Communities Strategy. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF MULCH FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS Award of contract for the purchase and delivery of mulch to areas throughout the City's Landscaped Maintenance Districts. Award a one-year contract to Foothill Soils, Inc. for the delivery of mulch to all LMD Zones, as specified in Bid No. SD -09-10-09, for an amount not to exceed $92,190. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, or modify the awards in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, and execute up to two (2) annual renewal options not to exceed the annual bid amounts, plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such Fiscal Year, and execute all documents subject to City City Council Minutes 8 November 24, 2009 a Attorney approval. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING THE AMENDED ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING PROGRAM City Council consider adopting a resolution implementing the amended Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program. Adopt a Resolution No. 09-101 implementing the amended Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program. ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NO. 42 Approval of the Check Register. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 42. Motion by Ender, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 19 PUBLIC HEARING A REQUEST TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (MASTER CASE 09-032; UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 09-003) TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL STANDARDS DISTRICT FOR THE HAPPY VALLEY COMMUNITY Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Jason Killebrew, Assistant Planner I, advised that residents of the Happy Valley neighborhood approached the City with an interest in establishing a special standards district for their Community and provided information on the benefits of the district. Addressing the Council on this item was Linda Pursell; TimBen Boydston; B. J. Atkins; Lynne Plambeck (submitted petition); Stephen.Kruger; and Manny Santana. Thirteen written comments were submitted on this item. In response to inquiries from the Council, Lisa Webber, Planning Manager, provided clarification on how the special standards district provisions will affect the property included in the district. City Council Minutes 9 November 24, 2009 Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to introduce and. pass to second reading on December 8, 2009, an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING MASTER CASE 09-032 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 09-003 TO AMEND TITLE 17 (THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND CREATE A SPECIAL STANDARDS DISTRICT FOR THE HAPPY VALLEY COMMUNITY." On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Ender, Kellar, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 20 PUBLIC HEARING A REQUEST FOR A ZONE CHANGE, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (MASTER CASE 05-172; GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 05- 005, ZONE CHANGE 05-005, AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 05-011) TO CHANGE THE Z_.ONING AND GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM INDUSTRIAL (I) TO COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD (CN) TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 35,818 SQUARE -FOOT NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL CENTER ON OAK RIDGE DRIVE (APN: 2836-064-016), IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Patrick Leclair, Associate Planner, advised that the application consists of a request for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Development Review to change the subject site's designation on the City's Zoning and General Plan land use maps from the Industrial (I) zone to the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) zone to allow for the construction of a 35,818 square -foot neighborhood commercial center on Oak Ridge Drive. Representing the property owner, TMC Properties, Mark Sullivan expressed support for staff's recommendation and stated he was available for any questions. Addressing the Council on this item was Jose Peralta; Jack Mutz and Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE. In rebuttal, Mr. Sullivan stated the project is in compliance with all City requirements. In response to inquiry by Council, Lisa Webber, Planning Manager, provided information on how the determination was made to prepare a negative declaration as opposed to an City Council Minutes 10 November 24, 2009 t environmental impact report. Mr. Leclair also provided additional clarification. In response to concern expressed by Councilmember McLean, Ms. Webber, Planning Manager, stated staff would augment condition PL6 to address noise from air conditioning units. Also, staff will check the signs posted on Wiley and Via Princessa to indicate that the street will go through at some time in the future. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 09-102 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving Master Case 05-172, General Plan Amendment 05-005 and Development Review 05-011 for the development of a 35,818 square -foot neighborhood commercial center, subject to the conditions of approval; and introduce and pass to second reading on December 8, 2009 an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 05-005 (MASTER CASE 05-172) TO AMEND THE CITY'S ZONING MAP AND CHANGE THE ZONING OF PARCEL 2836-064-016 FROM INDUSTRIAL (I) TO COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD (CN) ON THE PROJECT SITE LOCATED ON OAK RIDGE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA." On roll call vote: Ayes: Ender, Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 21 NEW BUSINESS SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS In report, Farah Awan, Administrative Analyst, advised that currently, the City of Santa Clarita does not participate in a formal Council of Governments. The purpose, or goal, of the City of Santa Clarita to participate in a Council of Governments is to create forum for open dialogue between cities with similar regional priorities. City staff was requested by the San Fernando Valley Economic Alliance to participate in the formation committee of the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments. City staff chose to unofficially participate in the formation committee to determine if common regional priorities between the San Fernando Valley ("Valley") and the City of Santa Clarita exist. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments Joint Powers Agreement, subject to the City Attorney approval; appoint Councilmember Ender to the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments Governing Board and designate Councilmember Weste as an alternate; appropriate 510,000 from Council City Council Minutes 1 1 November 24, 2009 n Contingency (19300-5401.001) to the City Manager's Department Account Membership & Dues (11000-5101.002) for initial dues for the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ender, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 22 NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE 36516 Mayor Frank Ferry advised that in compliance with the Government Code, councilmember compensation has historically been reviewed and adjusted every two years. Following this schedule, Councilmember compensation could be reviewed now for consideration and a possible increase effective July 1, 2010. If Council wishes to postpone an increase, the next possible effective date for an increase would not be until spring 2012. He recommends no increase be considered at this time. Addressing the Council on this item was TimBen Boydston. Motion by McLean, second by Ender, to not increase councilmember compensation at this time. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Cynthia Harris requesting that 8 1 Street be taken off the map as a through street; Cam Noltemeyer regarding various topics; and TimBen Boydston who read from George Washington's proclamation establishing Thanksgiving. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. in memory of Curt Wagner. City Council Minutes 12 November 24, 2009 13 FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK 09Nov24m.doc City Council Minutes 13 November 24, 2009 11-