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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - APPROVAL OF MTG MIN (4)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Agenda Item: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT Sharon Dawson City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: July 14, 2009 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Administrative Services RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council approve minutes of the June 23, 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 June 23, 2009 minutes APPROW-Ell CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. JUNE 23, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:30 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 LEGAL COUNSEL — PENDING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Case Name: Las Lomas Land Company, LLC v. City of Santa Clarita, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BS 097982 CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel No.: 3210-002-012, 82.29 acres Property Owner: George Rodda Jr. Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel No.: 3210-003-007, 160.47 acres Property Owner: Agua Dulce Canyon Partners Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel No.: 2848-012-085,2848-011-010 Property Owner: Placerita Land & Farming Company Under Negotiation for Each Property: Price and Terms RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:16 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported. 5 ADJOURN Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember McLean gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:23 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Two members of the Blizzard girls' volleyball team led the flag salute. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Councilmember Ender and Councilmembers presented a certificate of recognition to Alyson Drake of Valencia High School who recently won the State Title at the CIF State Track and Field Championships. Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to Jason Ender and Kelsey Molina for their efforts in founding the Blizzard girls' volleyball team at the Newhall Community Center and presented a new net to the team. Members of the team presented a bracelet to "team Mom" Councilmember Ender. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers congratulated Darren Hernandez, Deputy City Manager, and staff from the Finance Division for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar complimented Barbara Myler for another summer season of the Jazz and Blues Festival by the Hyatt again this year; and provided information on the Summer Showdown at the TPC, the inaugural golf tournament fundraiser for the SCV Senior Center Foundation on Monday, July 13. Councilmember Ender congratulated the SCV YMCA on another successful camp season with 5 bus loads leaving last Saturday for their annual camp experience; provided information on helping with the bike race while volunteering for the Western Police and Fire Games and thanked staff for their help and coordination; and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jeffrey McIntyre and Daniel Halliday. Councilmember McLean commented on her attendance at the kickoff of the new pool slide at Newhall Park, the Valencia Industrial Association's 13213 Expo luncheon, and the joint Independent Cities/Contract Cities meeting where the Firefighter, Deputy and CHP Officer of the year were honored; suggested the City explore the "reading in a box" project for the City's parkmobile and community center if we don't already have something similar; urged writing 3 City Council Minutes 2 June 23, 2009 letters to ask the State not to borrow monies from Libraries nor take away gas tax and redevelopment funds; and suggested the City look at the Newhall Ranch project EIR and see if there may be a possibility of creating a partnership to build a water treatment facility to benefit the community. Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on her attendance at the joint Independent Cities/Contract Cities meeting and the discussion on protecting City funding; noted City web -site links with Edison and the Gas Company with discounted programs to assist customers pay their bills and suggested the City be sure this is available to Santa Clarita residents; invited attendance at the upcoming 4th of July Parade and mentioned the importance of thinking of children and pets with regard to heat and fireworks; noted a fundraiser on June 27 for Heads -Up and their therapeutic horse riding program in Sand Canyon; noted that the City pools are now open for all to enjoy; and encouraged attendance at the newly re -designed, energy-efficient Placerita Nature Center. Mayor Ferry acknowledged high school students Luis, Michael, and Heather who won the "Mayor for a Day" essay contest and thanked staff for their assistance; reminded of the Sanitation District meeting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 in the Council Chamber; and provided information on the trip to Washington D.C. with Councilmember Kellar and staff to meet with legislators and their staff with regard to various City issues including the City's 21 - point Business Plan which was a great success. 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 Weste, 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 6:58 p.m. ROLL CALL All Agency Members were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. ITEM 1 JOINT 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 June 9, 2009 regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. Cit Council Minutes 3 Jun 23, 2009 ITEM 2 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The annual budget process began in December 2008. Study Sessions were held with the City Council on February 3, 2009 and May 5, 2009. Meetings with the Budget Subcommittee comprised of Mayor Ferry and Councilmember Kellar were also held during the course of the budget process. The proposed balanced budget was presented to the Council and a Public Hearing was held on June 9, 2009. Addressing the Agency/Council on this item was Brad Berens representing the SCV Committee on Aging. City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 09-52 adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010; adopt Resolution No. 09-53 adopting the Five -Year Capital Improvement Program; adopt Resolution No. 09-54 setting the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2009-2010; adopt Resolution No. 09-55 electing to receive all or a portion of the tax revenues pursuant to Health and Safety Code (Community Redevelopment Law); adopt Resolution No. 09-56 amending the Conflict of Interest Code; approve agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in the amount of $325,000 for senior transit -related support services and for recreational wellness programs for seniors, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute contracts and any subsequent renewals, or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility or performance arise, subject to City Attorney review; adopt Resolution No. 09-57 approving a loan from the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District to the Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare District in the amount of $5 million; adopt Resolution No. 09-58 approving a loan from Bouquet Canyon Bridge and Thoroughfare District to the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District in an amount not to exceed $225,000; adopt Resolution No. 09-59 approving a loan from Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District to the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District in an amount not to exceed $50,000; adopt Resolution No. 09-60 approving a loan from Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare District to the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District in an amount not to exceed $13,100,000; adopt Resolution No. 09-61 approving a loan from Bouquet 2nd Access Bridge and Thoroughfare to the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District in an amount not to exceed $300,000; and including a one-time allocation of $50,000 from Council Contingency to the SCV Senior Center. Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Resolution No. RDA 09-8 adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. ITEM 3 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF SUBMITTAL OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM -2 APPLICATION The Neighborhood Stabilization Program -2 (NSP -2) is authorized under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 for the purpose of assisting in the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes. The NSP -2 is a competitive federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Council Minutes 4 June 23 2009 City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 09-62 approving an application for Neighborhood Stabilization Program -2 funding. Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Resolution No. RDA 09-9 to execute a Consortium Agreement to implement the NSP -2 program if awarded funding and leverage low -mod housing bond proceeds with the City's application for Neighborhood Stabilization Program -2 funding. ITEM 4 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR STATE BUDGET: POTENTIAL SEIZURE OF GAS TAX (HIGHWAY USERS TAX ACCOUNT) AND REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT In his final May Revision, the Governor proposed the seizure of almost $1 billion in city and county shares of revenues in the Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA) from the motor fuel tax (or gallonage gas tax) to fund past and future highway bond debt service payments out of the general fund. On Thursday, June 11, 2009, the State Joint Budget Conference Committee approved the seizure of almost $1 billion in city and county HUTA funds to help close the state's budget as well as the seizure of $350 million in redevelopment tax increment from local redevelopment agencies over the current and the next two fiscal years. City Council and Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Resolution No. 09-63 finding a severe fiscal hardship will exist if any seizure by the State of California of any local funds, and specifically City's HUTA Funds and Redevelopment Tax Increment; direct staff to forward the resolution to the Santa Clarita legislative delegation, the Governor, the League of California Cities, and the California Redevelopment Association. Council/Agency member McLean read a statement with regard to the impacts of losing these funds. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ender, Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COUNCIL/AGENCY COMMENTS Council/Agency member Kellar suggested that a member of City staff research available opportunities in Washington D.C. for funding for seniors (not to exceed a few hours). Council/Agency members concurred to request that a member of City staff research available opportunities in Washington D. C. for funding for seniors. ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Chair Ferry adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:09 p.m. City Council Minutes 5 June 23 2009 RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Ferry resumed the City Council meeting at 7:09 p.m. ITEM 5 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 6 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the previous City Council meetings are submitted for City Council approval. Approve minutes of the June 9, 2009 special and regular meetings of the City Council. Councilmember McLean requested a correction to her comments concerning the County Department of Public Works on Page 3 of the minutes. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR SEASONS PRINTING An invitation to bid was prepared and published two times, May 7 and May 10, 2009, and was conducted in compliance with the support of Santa Clarita businesses program. Award contract to Rodgers & McDonald Printing, subject to the right of the City Manager to modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, and authorize City Manager to execute the contract subject to City Attorney approval, for the printing of SEASONS Magazine for an amount not to exceed $32,842.23, from account number 15102-5101.004; the award is for an initial term of one year and has three optional renewal years; deem The Standard Register Co. non-responsive because they were unable to comply with the 24 hour time period requirement for the press check. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE An important part of this conference is the Annual Business Meeting, which is scheduled for the afternoon of September 18, 2009. In order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting, the City Council must designate a voting delegate. Designate Councilmember McLean as the voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Weste and Councilmember Kellar_ as the alternates for the 2009 League of California Cities Annual Conference. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT REGIONAL COUNCIL APPOINTMENT City Council Minutes June 23, 20097 In 2008 the Southern California Association of Governments assessed its multiple districts and redistricted cities for more equitable population parity. In this action, the City of Santa Clarita and the City of San Fernando were redistricted into the same regional district. Previously, the City of Santa Clarita was districted with City of Lancaster and the City of Palmdale. The cities of Santa Clarita and San Fernando both concurred with the redistricting so as to provide more equitable population parity for residents of our two cities in comparison to the other existing districts in the region. Appoint Councilmember McLean as the Southern California Regional Council representative for District 67, which includes the City of Santa Clarita and the City of San Fernando, for a two year term. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE TO 1) ADDRESS ROOMING HOUSES IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES; 2) MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF FAMILY; AND 3) CREATE A RESIDENTIAL HIGH OCCUPANCY PERMIT (RHOP) This is a request to amend the City's Municipal and Unified Development Codes to address concerns regarding the rental of single-family residences and to address the comments issued by the California Department of Housing and Community Development regarding the definition of "Family" in the Unified Development Code. Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 09-9 entitled: 1)"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING WITH RESPECT TO ROOMING HOUSES BY AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 17.12.030 AND 17.12.040 "USE TYPE CLASSIFICATIONS" AND SECTION 17.13.010 "PERMITTED USE CHART", AND WITH RESPECT TO THE DEFINITION OF FAMILY BY AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.17.010 "DEFINITIONS"; and conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 09-10 entitled 2) "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING WITH RESPECT TO HIGH OCCUPANCY SINGLE DWELLING UNITS BY ADDING CHAPTER 23.50, "RESIDENTIAL HIGH OCCUPANCY LICENSING AND REGISTRATION" TO TITLE 23, OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE." Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee. In response to concerns expressed by Councilmember McLean, Andrew Yi, City Traffic Engineer, provided information. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM - AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a grant for $174,751 by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Accept the Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) stimulus City Council Minutes 7 June 23, 2009 funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance; increase estimated revenues in account 206-4424.012 by $419; increase estimated expenditures in account 16110-5161.001 by $419; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR 2008-09 ANNUAL CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM, PROJECTS M0064, M0065, AND T0027 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This program improved and upgraded the City's sidewalk and drainage system by removing and replacing the existing damaged concrete sidewalks and curb and gutter systems caused by tree root infiltration and pavement settlement. Accept the completion of the construction contract executed by Toro Enterprises Inc., for the 2008-09 Annual Concrete Rehabilitation Program, Projects M0064, M0065, and T0027; 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 13 CONSENT CALENDAR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.96 TO TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS Staff has seen a growing number of inquiries from the community regarding bicycles on sidewalks. California Vehicle Code Section 21100(h) allows local authorities to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution regarding the operation of bicycles on sidewalks. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.96 TO TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS." One written comment was submitted on this item and was read by Mayor Ferry. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 68039 (TOWN CENTER MALL EXPANSION) — APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Parcel Map No. 68039 consisting of approximately 69.3 acres is bounded by Magic Mountain Parkway on the north, Valencia Boulevard on the south, McBean Parkway on the west, and Citrus Street on the east, and is owned by Valencia Town Center Venture LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership. Approve Parcel Map No. 68039; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the Deputy City Manager 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. CityCouncil Minutes 8 June 23 2009 9 , ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR AMENDING CHAPTER 11.44 OF TITLE 11 "NOISE LIMITS," OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE DECLARING LOUD PARTIES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND PROVIDING PROVISIONS FOR ABATEMENT OF SAME Loud parties are a nuisance to the health and well being of the community. Monday through Thursday the Sheriff s Department receives approximately 5-10 "loud party calls" daily, a number that increases to 20-45 daily calls during the weekend period beginning Friday and ending Sunday. To handle the increased weekend volume, the Sheriffs Department dedicates two patrol vehicles (four deputies) to monitor and shut -down the occurrence of these loud parties. The City's current noise limits ordinance does not provide the tools the Sheriffs Department needs to effectively enforce and deter loud party violations. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.44 OF TITLE 11 "NOISE LIMITS," OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE DECLARING LOUD PARTIES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND PROVIDING PROVISIONS FOR ABATEMENT OF SAME." Addressing the Council on this item was Diane Trautman and Alan Ferdman. Captain Anthony La Berge of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department provided information on the situations this ordinance would address and the variety of options available to resolve any issue. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AVOLVE SOFTWARE CORPORATION ProjectDox is an application that will expedite Santa Clarita's plan check review process by allowing applicants to submit construction documents electronically to City staff for review and approval. Appropriate $181,800 from the Computer Replacement Fund Balance (720) to expenditure account 12203-5111.009 as part of the Fiscal Year 2009/10 Budget adoption process; appropriate $18,200 from the Computer Replacement Fund Balance to expenditure account 12203-5201.002 as part of the Fiscal Year 2009/10 Budget adoption process; waive the City's normal procurement process, approve single -source contract with Avolve Software, authorize execution of a contract in an amount not to exceed $181,800, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 22 & 23 Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 22 & 23. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the correction to the minutes as requested. Q City Council Minutes 9 June 23, 2009 / On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ender, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 18 PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (ANNEXATION L-88) Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to waive the staff presentation. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. In report, Dennis Luppens, Special Districts Administrator, advised that this item is for the consideration of annexing 101 parcels receiving benefit into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 (Annexation L-88). No requests to speak were submitted on this item and no additional ballots were received. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing and directed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots. This item was trailed at this time to allow for the tabulation of ballots. Council returned to this item upon completion of Item 19. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that the total ballots received represent an assessment amount of $16,845.95, with a total of "YES" ballots representing 70% in the amount of $11,763.73 and a total of "NO" ballots representing 30% in the amount of $5,082.22. Therefore, there is no majority protest. Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to adopt Resolution No. 09-64 ordering Annexation L-88 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 and authorize the annual levy and collection of assessments within the District. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 19 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ARTS COMMISSION STUDY City Council Minutes 10 June 23, 2009 Sherry Klahs and Diane Trautman, Arts Advisory Chair and Vice Chair, presented the recommendations by the Arts Advisory Committee regarding the formation of an Arts Commission for the City of Santa Clarita, at the request of City Council. Addressing the Council on this item was Tim Ben Boydston representing the Canyon Theatre Guild/SCRT; and John Dow. Council provided direction to staff to bring back an item for a 5 -member Commission of City residents, to be selected via an open -ballot process, to receive a stipend similar to that of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Ramonita Izaguirre regarding the need for affordable housing and the availability of developer Thomas Safran & Associates (submitted material); Steve Petzold urging energy efficiencies, the best use of funds from the Federal stimulus package and concerning water salinity; and Tim Ben Boydston regarding the purpose of loans for the Bridge and Thoroughfare Districts. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that the developer can be included when RFPs are requested; that the new library will be more energy efficient; that staff would check into the discharge of pool water; and that staff would provide information on how the B&T funds will be spent. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m. in memory of Jeffrey McIntyre and Daniel Halliday. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, July 14, 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 MunDrn doc l� City Council Minutes 11 June 23, 2009