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MINUTES OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL
SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
5:00 P.M.
MAY 20, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.rn.
ROLL CALL
All members of the City Council were present, with the exception of Councilmember Kellar.
The entire Board of Trustees was present.
TOUR
Tour of the City's Transit Maintenance Facility was conducted by Kris Markarian, Senior
Engineer.
FLAG SALUTE
Josh Premako of The Signal newspaper led the flag salute.
WELCOMING REMARKS BY THE MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Mayor Ferry welcomed all to the meeting and offered opening comments.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES, SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
President Joan MacGregor expressed the Board's pleasure with the opportunity to meet with
the Council and made introductions.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as submitted.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESENTATION
President MacGregor presented a resolution to Student Trustee Nicolas Cardenas for his
representation and service on the Board.
ITEM 1
SANTA CLARITA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING
Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, introduced the item,
provided background information, and updates on the proposed changes to the existing
memorandum of understanding to better meet the needs of the community.
In response to inquiries from Council and Board members, staff provided information and
clarification.
Motion by Weste, seconded by Ender, to approve the Santa Clarita Performing
Arts Center Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Clarita
and the Santa Clarita Community College District as submitted.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, McLean, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: Kellar
Motion carries.
The Board of Trustees also took action to approve the MOU as submitted at this time.
ITEM 2
SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT PILOT PROJECT
Susan Lipman, Transit Coordinator, outlined the proposed 3 -week pilot program to be
effective the first 3 weeks of the 2009 fall semester. She also provided information on the
new TAP card coming in June, coordinated with the MTA, for bus riders throughout the Los
Angeles County area.
ITEM 3
LOCAL PUBLIC TELEVISION MANAGEMENT UPDATE
Kevin Tonoian, Technology Services Manager, provided background information and an
update on the efforts of the Public Television Committee, including creation of a JPA for
multiple local public agencies to pool their financial and/or in-kind resources to fund
operational and staffing costs associated with Channel 20.
ITEM 4
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 21 POINT BUSINESS PLAN FOR PROGRESS
Jason Crawford, Marketing and Economic Development Manager, gave a brief update of the
21 point plan with the goals of enhancing local business partnerships, encouraging quality job
creation in the area, and developing marketing programs to bolster retail spending and attract
external dollars to the community.
Dr. Van Hook distributed copies of the Board's 21 Point Plan for Economic Development
noting how the College can coordinate efforts with the City's plan.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean pointed out, with the failure of several propositions on the May 19
special State-wide election ballot and the threat to local government funding, that the Board
might wish to review the League of CA Cities "Save our City Campaign" and consider taking
action.
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, indicated that he would see that appropriate information is
forwarded to Dr. Van Hook.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none.
CLOSING COMMENTS BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SANTA
CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
President MacGregor and Boardmembers expressed appreciation for this meeting and the
successful partnerships with the City to date.
CLOSING COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF TE CITY
COUNCIL, CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers expressed their support of the College as a strong leader in
the community and their interest in more successful partnerships.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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