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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Sarah P. Gorman
DATE: March 23, 2010
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve minutes of the March 9, 2010 special and regular meetings of the City
Council.
BACKGROUND
The minutes from the previous City Council meetings are submitted for approval.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Amendments to the minutes may be approved as necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT
None by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Minutes
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
MARCH 9, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:32 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. Bermite Recovery, LLC, et at.
City of Santa Clarita v. Santa Clarita, LLC et al.
L A Superior Court Case Nos. BC278004 and BC257152
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita, et al. v. California State Board of Equalization
L A Superior Court Case No. BS124978
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:34 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:20 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that the Council, by unanimous vote, ratified the action
for the City Attorney in joining a number of other Cities in an injunction proceeding against the
State Board of Equalization and the City of Pomona to present the reallocation of sales tax of
$7.14 million from the County Sales Tax Pool (other cities in the County of Los Angeles)
covering a period commencing in 1994 to date and diverting it to the City of Pomona. The
litigation is identified as City of Santa Clarita, et al. v. Board of Equalization, L A Superior
Court Case No. BS124978.
ADJOURN
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
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CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Sarah Gorman, 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
Councilmember Kellar gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:29 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Kellar led the flag salute.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers presented a proclamation declaring March 2010 as Safe
Communities Month. '
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers recognized Sergeant Anthony "AY Rotella and the City of
Santa Clarita Business Alliance Program for being selected as a finalist for the 2010 James
Q. Wilson Award for Excellence in Community Policing.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Commander Anthony La Berge introduced Captain Paul
Becker.
Ruthann Levison, Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission,
discussed the Commission's Goals for 2010.
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers recognized Robert Newman, Director of Public Works, and
City staff for winning the 2009 APWA Southern California Chapter Streets and Transportation
Project of the Year Award for Magic Mountain Phase 2.
Mayor Weste presented an Economic Development update regarding film production within the
City and Building Improvement Grants.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ender congratulated the SCV Educational Foundation on the Principal for a Day
program; invited persons to attend the Newhall Library groundbreaking on March 16, 2010; and
discussed the Relay for Life event in May 2010.
Councilmember Ferry commented on speaking to the Gold Star and Blue Star Moms at the
American Legion.
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Councilmember Kellar commented on the March 11, 2010 presentation regarding fire issues at
the Performing Arts Center.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented on the League of California Cities' petitions in support of
its initiative regarding use of local government funds; creation of a coalition of organizations and
agencies interested in transportation in north Los Angeles County; participation in Relay for
Life; and on local business support of the Senior Center.
Mayor Weste requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Specialist Gelig and suggested
placement of a brick for him and for future Santa Clarita Veterans who pass away in combat at
the Veterans Historical Park; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Stan
Scholl.
Councilmember Kellar discussed funeral services for Specialist Gelig.
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.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the previous City Council meetings are submitted for City Council
approval. Approve minutes of the February 23, 2010, special and regular meetings of the City
Council.
ITEM 2
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 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS 2007 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES
RECOVERY, PLANNING, AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT
The American Red Cross 2007 Southern California Wildfires Recovery, Planning, and
Assistance Program has awarded the City of Santa Clarita a grant in the amount of
$28,850. This grant is for the development and printing of a community emergency
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preparedness handbook. Accept American National Red Cross 2007 Southern California
Wildfires Recovery, Planning, and Assistance Program grant in the amount of $28,850. Increase
estimated revenues in account 100-4561.001 by $28,850 in Fiscal Year 2009-10. Increase
estimated expenditures in account 15308-5171.002 by $28,850. Authorize City Manager, or
designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this
program, subject to City Attorney's approval.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD WIDENING AND MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS FROM CENTRE
POINTE PARKWAY TO SIERRA HIGHWAY, PROJECT 53027 — AUTHORIZATION OF
FUNDING TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN SERVICES
This project will construct street and median improvements on 1.9 miles of Golden Valley Road
to improve traffic flow from Centre Pointe Parkway to Sierra Highway. Adopt Resolution
No. 10-11 approving a loan in the amount of $250,000 from the Via Princessa Bridge and
Thoroughfare District to the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District; appropriate $250,000
from Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District fund balance to Expenditure Account
S3027301-5161.001; award a design contract to Sikand Engineering Associates for professional
civil engineering design services for the Golden Valley Road Widening and Median
Improvements from the project limits of Centre Pointe Parkway to Via Princessa in the amount
of $75,000 and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $11,250, for a total amount
of $86,250; award a design contract to WRA Engineering, Inc., for the project limits from Via
Princessa to Sierra Highway in the amount of $72,000 and authorize a 15 percent contingency in
the amount of $10,800, fora total amount of $82,800; authorize additional expenditures from
Account 53027301-5161.001 in the amount of $80,950 for landscape design services, design
administration services, staff oversight, coordination with utility agencies, and related project
administration costs; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NO. 3
Approval of the Check Register. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Register No. 3.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 6
NEW BUSINESS
FEDERAL LEGISLATION: IMMIGRATION
Mayor Laurene . Weste advised that this item pertains to a collectiori of six bills and one
resolution that have been introduced in the United States House of Representatives addressing
various issues associated with illegal immigration such as border security, birthright citizenship,
employee verification, municipal authority, in-state tuition, and voter -fraud.
Addressing the Council on this item was Juan Jose Gutierrez representing the Full Rights for
Immigrants Coalition; Julio Marroquin representing Liuna — Laborers International Union; Alan
Ferdman; Raul Murillo representing. Hermandad Mexicana Nacional; David Gauny; Roger
Gitlin; Joseph Kaylen; Christian Ramorino; Berta Gonzalez -Harper; and Rene Baide.
Mayor Weste, Mayor Pro Tem McLean, Councilmember Kellar, Councilmember Ferry, and
Councilmember Ender discussed immigration and the collection of six bills and one resolution at
issue.
Bob Hauter of Congressmember McKeon made a point of clarification regarding birthright
citizenship under the proposed law.
Councilmember Ferry requested that staff report back information regarding the E -Verify
employee immigration status verification system and the current City process.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to support H.R. 997, H.R. 2083, H.R. 3571,
H.R. 4548, and H.Res 1026 and direct staff to transmit statements of position to
Representative Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, the primary sponsors of each measure,
and other Members of Congress as appropriate.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Ender, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to support H.R. 994 and H.R. 1868 and direct
staff to transmit statements of position to Representative Howard P. "Buck"
McKeon, the primary sponsors of each measure, and other Members of Congress as
appropriate.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Ferry, Kellar, Weste
Noes: Ender
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 discussing Committee candidate forums; TimBen Boydston discussing
crime rates and massage parlors; Leo "Hap" Libbey discussing the Cross Valley Connector; and
Raymond Katylo discussing campaign signs.
One written comment was received.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, commented regarding enforcement of massage parlor regulations..
Carl Newton, City Attorney, commented regarding campaign sign regulation.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting in memory of Ian Gelig and Stan Scholl at 8:17 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at 6 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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