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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
JANUARY 27, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:31 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: City of Santa Clarita v. Los Angeles County
US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Case No. 08-56493
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:01 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 6:01 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilmember McLean gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember McLean led the flag salute.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers presented certificates to the American Association of
University Women's Tech Trek Science Camp for Girls 2008 Tech Trek scholarship recipients.
Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Eileen Blanchard,
outgoing president of the Santa Clarita Republican Women Federated.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
There were none.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Kellar commented on the annual Sam Dixon Roast held at the Elks Lodge last
Saturday where Carl Goldman was honored; a great new restaurant on Sierra Highway called
"T-bone Steakhouse"; and acknowledged the passing of Ned Shafer.
Councilmember Ender acknowledged that Eileen Blanchard is one of her heroes; commented on
the City's terrific new skate park that will open soon; and expressed appreciation for her
attendance at a League of CA Cities new Councilmember training opportunity last week.
Councilmember McLean provided information on a County pilot program to turn in used
batteries at the Valencia Library; commented on her attendance at the annual meeting of the
Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging; and encouraged attendance at the Repertory East
Playhouse, the Canyon Theatre Guild and the variety of restaurants in Old Town Newhall.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste congratulated the Senior Center on their many years of taking care of the
community's seniors and noted that a new Foundation had been formed with more information to
come; encouraged anyone interested to write letters to the Screen Actors Guild, the Writers
Guild, and the Directors Guild in support of retaining the Motion Picture and Television
Hospital; acknowledged the passing of Penny January and Steve Cushing and requested that the
meeting be adjourned in their memory.
Mayor Ferry expressed appreciation for staff's efforts on the Hit the Trails bike ride last
Saturday, the upcoming Amgen Tour on February 21, the Cultural Fair at the Newhall
Community Center, the launch of MayorDude.com on Friday, the ground breaking for the last
segment of the Cross Valley Connector, and the many programs available to the community's
youth; and urged the community to give the Auto Dealers Association the first shot when
looking to purchase a vehicle which also supports the City's Shop Local program.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be needed.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 10, 11, 14
and 15 from the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Ender, second by McLean, to approve the minutes of the
January 13, 2009 special and regular City Council meetings as submitted.
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 6:31 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2009
meeting as submitted.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 1
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
ACQUISITION OF 24509 SPRUCE STREET, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91321 - APN 2831-006-
032
Acquisition of property at 24509 Spruce Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Addressing the Council/Agency on this item was Tony Natoli.
City Manager/Executive Director Ken Pulskamp provided information on community meetings
held for the new library and how it is anticipated to benefit the area.
Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to
City Council: approve the acquisition and adopt Resolution No. 09-7 consenting to
payment being made by its Agency for the purchase of real property 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 24509 Spruce
Street for the construction of a public library; and
Redevelopment Agency: adopt Resolution No. RDA 09-1 of the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Santa Clarita, California, requesting consent from the City
Council to use Agency funds for the purchase of land for public improvements and
making the findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment
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Law and to permit the use of those funds to acquire 24509 Spruce Street for the
construction of a public library; authorize the appropriation of $1,010,000 from
available funds in the Redevelopment Agency fund balance to Account 13400-
5201.004; authorize Executive Director or designee to approve payments up to a
maximum amount of $1,010,000 for the acquisition and for all required costs related
thereto and execute all required documentation to complete the acquisition of 24509
Spruce Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (Assessor Parcel 2831-006-032), subject to
review by the Agency Attorney.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 2
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO ACQUIRE THE LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS PERTAINING TO THE REALTY OF GENERAL
PARTS, INC., DBA CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, 24535 MAIN STREET, SANTA CLARITA,
CA FOR PROJECT NO. F200i390
Mayor/Chair Ferry opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk/Secretary, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council/Agency consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report, Alex Hernandez, Administrative Analyst, advised that this item is for the consideration
of adopting a Resolution of Necessity authorizing the acquisition of the leasehold interest and
improvements pertaining to the realty of General Parts, Inc. dba Carquest Auto Parts by
condemnation for the development of the proposed public library improvements in Downtown
Newhall.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
In response to inquiries from Council/Agencymembers, staff provided information and
clarification.
Mayor/Chair Ferry closed the public hearing.
City Council: No action required.
Redevelopment Agency: Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution
No. RDA 09-2 as a Resolution of Necessity authorizing the acquisition of the
leasehold interest and improvements pertaining to the realty of General Parts, Inc.
dba Carquest Auto Parts, located at 24535 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA by
condemnation for the development of the proposed public library improvements in
Downtown Newhall; appropriate $59,370 from available funds in the
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Redevelopment Agency fund balance to Account 13400-5201.004; authorize the
Executive Director or designee to deposit $59,370 from Account 13400-5201.004 to
the Los Angeles County Superior Court to initiate immediate taking proceedings;
and ' to execute all required documentation to complete the acquisition of the
leasehold interest and improvements pertaining to realty of General Parts, Inc. dba
Carquest Auto Parts, located at 24535 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA subject to
Agency Attorney approval.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ender, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 3
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS PERTAINING TO THE
ACQUISITION OF THE LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS
PERTAINING TO THE REALTY OF GENERAL PARTS, INC., DBA CARQUEST AUTO
PARTS, 24535 MAIN STREET PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS
33445 AND 33679
Mayor/Chair Ferry opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk/Secretary; stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council/Agency consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report, Alex Hernandez, Administrative Analyst, advised that this item is for the acquisition of
improvements pertaining to acquisition of the leasehold interest and certain improvements
pertaining to the realty of General Parts, Inc., DBA Carquest Auto Parts to allow for the
construction of a new public library.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor/Chair Ferry closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to
City Council: adopt Resolution No. 09-5 consenting to payment being made by the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita (Agency) for the acquisition of
the leasehold interest and certain improvements pertaining to the realty of General
Parts, Inc. dba Carquest Auto Parts (Carquest) located at 24535 Main Street, Santa
Clarita, CA to allow 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 interest and certain improvements pertaining to the
realty of Carquest to allow for the construction of a public library.
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Redevelopment Agency: adopt Resolution No. RDA 09-3 of the Agency requesting
consent from the City Council to use Agency funds for the acquisition of the
leasehold interest and certain improvements pertaining to the realty of Carquest to
allow for public improvements 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 interest and certain improvements pertaining to the realty of
Carquest to allow for the construction of a public library; authorize Executive
Director or designee to approve payments up to a maximum amount of $59,370 for
the acquisition and to execute all required documentation to complete the
acquisition of the leasehold interest and certain improvements pertaining to realty,
subject to review by Agency Attorney.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 4
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR 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 MAIN STREET, SANTA CLARITA, CA FOR PROJECT NO. F2007390 -
NEWHALL LIBRARY
Council/Agencymember Ender advised that she would recuse herself from participation on this
item due to a possible conflict of interest as a result of her husband's employment with CBS.
Mayor/Chair Ferry opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk/Secretary, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council/Agency consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report, Alex Hernandez, Administrative Analyst, advised that this item is for the consideration
of adopting a Resolution of Necessity authorizing 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 Main Street by condemnation for Project No. F2007990.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor/Chair Ferry closed the public hearing.
City Council: No action required.
Redevelopment Agency: Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution
No. RDA 09-4 as a Resolution of Necessity authorizing the acquisition of leasehold
interest and improvements related to the outdoor advertising structure owned by
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Viacom/CBS Outdoor, Inc., Lease #900890 located at 24535 Main Street by
condemnation for the development of the proposed public library improvements in
downtown Newhall; appropriate $44,000 from available funds in the
Redevelopment Agency fund balance to Account 13400-5201.004; authorize the
Executive Director or designee to deposit $44,000 from Account 13400-5201.004 to
the Los Angeles County Superior Court to initiate immediate taking proceedings;
and to execute all required documentation to complete the acquisition of the
leasehold interest and improvements related to the outdoor advertising structure
owned by Viacom/CBS Outdoor, Inc. located at 24535 Main Street, subject to
Agency Attorney approval.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: Ender
Motion carried.
ITEM 5
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
STRUCTURE OWNED BY VIACOM/CBS OUTDOOR, INC. WHICH IS LOCATED AT
24535 MAIN STREET, SANTA CLARITA PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTIONS 33445 AND 33679
Council/Agencymember Ender advised that she would recuse herself from participation on this
item due to a possible conflict of interest as a result of her husband's employment with CBS.
Mayor/Chair Ferry opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk/Secretary, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council/Agency consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report, Alex Hernandez, Administrative Analyst, advised that this item is for the acquisition of
improvements pertaining to acquisition of the leasehold interest and improvements related to the
outdoor advertising structure owned by Viacom/CBS Outdoor, Inc. which is located at
24535 Main Street to allow for the construction of a new public library.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor/Chair Ferry closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to
City Council: adopt Resolution No. 09-9 consenting to payment being made by the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita (Agency) for the acquisition of
the leasehold interest and improvements related to the outdoor advertising structure
owned by Viacom/CBS Outdoor, Inc. to allow for public improvement and making
the findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law to
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permit the use of Agency funds to purchase the leasehold interest and improvements
related to the outdoor advertising structure owned by Viacom/CBS Outdoor, Inc. to
allow for the construction of a public library.
Redevelopment Agency: adopt Resolution No. RDA 09-5 of the Agency requesting
consent from the City Council to use Agency funds to acquire the leasehold interest
and improvements related to the outdoor advertising structure owned by
Viacom/CBS Outdoor, Inc. and making the findings required by Section 33445 of
the California Redevelopment Law and permit the use of those funds to acquire the
leasehold interest and improvements relating to the outdoor advertising structure
owned by Viacom/CBS Outdoor, Inc. to allow for the construction of a public
library; authorize Executive Director or designee to approve payments up to a
maximum amount of $44,000 for this acquisition and to execute required
documentation to complete the acquisition of the leasehold interest and
improvements related to the outdoor advertising structure owned by Viacom/CBS
Outdoor, Inc. located in Santa Clarita, California, subject to review by Agency
Attorney.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: Ender
Motion carried.
ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Chair Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Ferry resumed the City Council meeting at 6:44 p.m.
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 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 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT TO ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN TO IMPLEMENT SAFE ROUTES
TO SCHOOL NON -INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
This is the first federal Safe Routes to School Non -Infrastructure grant the City has received. The
goals of the project are to establish a core group of stakeholders at each school to support and
maintain a Safe Routes to School program, encourage students to walk and bike to school, and
educate students about safe and legal bicycle and walking behavior at each of the City's 26
elementary schools. Accept the Safe Routes to School Non -Infrastructure grant in the amount of
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$295,000 and appropriate to Expenditure and Revenue Accounts 14409-5161.001 and 229-
4621.001 respectively; award contract to Alta Planning + Design for the Safe Routes to School
Non -Infrastructure project, federal project SRTS-5450(037), in the amount of $295,000; and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITS PHASE III AND SIGNAL COORDINATION TIMING, PROJECT I0006 - AWARD
DESIGN CONTRACT
The goal of this system is to increase the functionality of the Traffic Operations Center by
installing additional infrastructure in the field. This project will also coordinate the traffic signal
timing of approximately 131 of the City's existing traffic signals. Award the design contract for
the ITS Phase III and Signal Coordination Timing, Project I0006, to Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., in the amount of $787,842, and authorize a contingency in the amount of
$78,784, for a total amount of $866,626; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROPOSITION IB LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS FISCAL YEAR 2008/09
APPROPRIATION - ADOPT COMPLETE PLAN
The purpose of the Complete Plan is for the City to identify projects and meet the requirement to
receive a state allocation totaling $2,633,691.40 from the Proposition 113 Local Streets and
Roads funding source. This is the second of two allocations from this Proposition 113 fund
source. Adopt the Complete Plan for the use of Proposition 113 Local Streets and Roads Fiscal
Year 2008/09 Appropriation funding in the amount of $2,633,691.40. The Complete Plan for
Fiscal Year 2008/09 includes construction for the City Overlay Program.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 12.48 OF
TITLE 12 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR WEIGHT LIMITS WITHIN
THE CANVAS STREET/LINDA VISTA STREET NEIGHBORHOOD AND ON ISABELLA
PARKWAY
Establishment of weight limits will restrict trucks from utilizing these residential streets as "cut -
through" routes. Adopt Ordinance No. 09-1 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 12.48 OF TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING VEHICLES EXCEEDING FOURTEEN THOUSAND
(14,000) POUNDS—OPERATION ON CERTAIN HIGHWAYS PROHIBITED—ALTERNATE
ROUTES."
In response to questions from Councilmember McLean, staff provided clarification.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION TO MODIFY EXISTING NO -PARKING ZONE ALONG THE NORTH SIDE
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OF OAKMOOR STREET ADJACENT TO LEONA COX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Leona Cox Elementary School requests the City to modify the existing no -parking zone on the
north side of Oakmoor Street in order to move its parking lot valet program onto Oakmoor
Street, which is better equipped to handle the vehicular volume. Adopt Resolution No. 09-10 to
modify the existing no -parking zone along the north side of Oakmoor Street adjacent to Leona
Cox Elementary School.
In response to questions from Councilmember McLean, staff provided clarification.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT TO HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL
AUDIT OF THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE HAULERS
At the May 27, 2008, City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to request an audit of
the financial records of the franchised commercial and residential solid waste service
providers. Pursuant to the franchise agreements, the cost for the preparation of their financial
statements and the audit shall be borne completely by the respective franchisee. Award contract
for the financial audit of the City of Santa Clarita's franchised commercial and residential solid
waste service providers to HF&H Consultants, LLC in the amount of $84,640, plus a ten percent
contingency in the amount of $8,464, for a total contract amount not to exceed $93,104; and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to approval by the City
Attorney.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09
Community Services Grant Committee's Project Recommendation List for Fiscal Year 2008-09,
in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Approve Community Services Grant Committee's Project
Recommendation List for Fiscal Year 2008-09, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, and direct
staff to execute agreements approved for funding; authorize City Manager, or designee, to sign
all documents pursuant to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Proposal to dissolve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Santa Clarita Community
College District regarding the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the
Canyons. Approve the dissolution of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Santa
Clarita Community College District regarding the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at
College of the Canyons.
As requested by Council, Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Service,
provided a staff report on this item.
Addressing the Council on this item was TimBen Boydston representing the Canyon Theatre
Guild and Santa Clarita Regional Theatre; Valerie Thomas; Alan Ferdman representing the
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Canyon Country Advisory Committee; Sterling King; Greg Finley; Diane Trautman representing
the Arts Advisory Committee; Jeff Johnson representing the Canyon Theatre Guild; Adam
Philipson representing College of the Canyons; Sharlene Coleal representing College of the
Canyons; Dr. Dianne Van Hook representing College of the Canyons (submitted material); and
Joan MacGregor representing College of the Canyons Board of Trustees.
In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Dr. Van Hook and Mr. Pulskamp provided
additional information and clarification.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to refer this item back to the City Manager for
further discussion with the Santa Clarita Community College District.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry
Noes: -None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 110
Assemblymember Cameron Smyth has introduced AB 110, which removes the prohibition for
inclusion of Elsmere Canyon within the Rim of the Valley Corridor as required under his 1999
legislation, as the reasons for the prohibition no longer exist. AB 110 allows an owner of
property located in Elsmere Canyon to include the property within the Rim of the Valley Trail
Corridor upon the written request of the property owner to the Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy. Approve sponsorship and support for Assembly Bill 110 (Smyth) and transmit
statements of support to Assemblymember Smyth, members of Santa Clarita's state legislative
delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Schwarzenegger, the League of
California Cities and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.
Councilmember McLean offered information on the purpose of this legislation.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS, 53, 1, & 2
Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Register Nos. 53, 1 & 2.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 14.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting at 7:45 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
ITEM 17
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
TRAFFIC CALMING IN THE CANVAS STREET/LINDA VISTA\ STREET
NEIGHBORHOOD
Andrew Yi, City Traffic Engineer, advised that staff has been working with neighborhood
residents for several years on traffic issues. As directed by City Council, staff is reporting its
findings regarding appropriate traffic -calming measures.
Addressing the Council on this item was Nadine Teter; Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon
Country Advisory Committee; TimBen Boydston; Valerie Thomas; Tony Natoli; Rich Smith
representing the Sunset Heights Homeowners' Association and the Santa Clarita Neighborhood
Coalition; Eryc Fults; Eric Thompson; and Shannon Thompson.
Sixteen written comments were submitted on this item.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to direct staff to continue to work with the
Sheriffs Department to provide an effective traffic enforcement program for said
neighborhood.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Mclean, Ender, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 18
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Ferry advised that on an annual basis, the City Council updates the Council Committee
Appointments List. Staff distributed a memo to each Councilmember transmitting the 2009 Draft
Council Committee Appointments list for discussion at this time.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the City Council Committee
Appointments list for 2009 as discussed.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Committee thanking the City for keeping the City a great place to live.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting in memory of Ned Shafer, Penny January and Steve Cushing
at 9:03 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the
Century Room, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita CA.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
Clarita, CA.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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