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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGENDA REPORT
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CONSENT CALENDAR Item to be presented by: Sarah.P. Gorman
DATE: September 14, 2010
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council: Approve minutes of the August 24, 2010, City Council special meeting and regular
joint meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency,
Redevelopment Agency: Approve the minutes of the August 24, 2010, regular joint meeting of
the City Council and Redevelopment Agency.
BACKGROUND
The minutes from the previous City Council and Redevelopment Agency meetings are submitted
for approval.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Amendments to the minutes may be approved as necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT
None by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
AUGUST 24, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers/Agencymembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Hunt Braly, representing Scott Wilcox, discussed an issue regarding Mr. Wilcox.
CLOSED SESSION
Carl Newton, City Attorney/Agency Counsel, 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 al.
City of Santa Clarita v. Santa Clarita, LLC et al..
L A Superior Court Case Nos. BC278004 and BC257152
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor/Chair. Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 6:08 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney/Agency Counsel, announced that no action was taken in Closed
Session that was required to be reported.
ADJOURN
Mayor/Chair Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
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
Mayor Weste gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Weste led the flag salute.
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 Ferry, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers presented certificates to members of the Santa Clarita
Bulldogs 12U Baseball Team - Cooperstown Dream Park Championship Winners.
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers presented certificates to members of Helping Hands -
Volunteers from the Santa Clarita and Valencia Stakes of the LDS Church who perform
community service projects to help encourage and foster community pride and service.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government
Finance Offices Association and a Certificate of Excellence Award for the City's Investment
Policy from the Association of Public Treasurers was awarded to the City.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ender recognized the Economic Development staff and partners at College of
the Canyons regarding the opportunities to put people to work, including the Worksource Center;
and thanked the students who assisted 'the City with summer work.
Councilmember Ferry discussed the Henry Mayo Hospital celebration of 35 years in service to
the community on August 26, 2010.
Councilmember Kellar commented regarding a 5K/1K walk to be held at Six Flags Magic
Mountain at 8:00 am on October 3, 2010 to benefit the Senior Center, sponsored by the Senior
Center Foundation and SCV Kiwanis Club.
Mayor Pro. Tem McLean discussed a League of California Cities request that cities consider
agendizing resolutions to be discussed at the League of California Cities Conference; discussed
AB 155 regarding municipal bankruptcy and requested that the legislative subcommittee evaluate
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the issue; discussed City sponsorship of the annual food drive to benefit the Food Pantry and
directed persons to the City website for locations for drop-offs.
Mayor Weste discussed the June 27, 2010 Sanitation District public hearing with Mayor Pro
Tem McLean and Supervisor Antonovich and commented that they did not vote to increase the
rates but are looking for options to deal with the issue; discussed that the City is evaluating
legislative options to resolve the issue, as well as further actions being taken on the issue;
discussed the 35th anniversary of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital; discussed
adjournments in the memory of Dr. Keith Richman, Dr. Clifford McMullin and Rodney David
Edwards and discussed meeting with Supervisor Antonovich's staff regarding joint legacy
projects.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the previous City Council and Redevelopment Agency: meetings are submitted
for approval.
City Council: Approve minutes of the July 13, 2010, special and regular meetings of the
City Council.
Redevelopment Agency: Approve the minutes of the July 13, 2010, regular meeting of
the Redevelopment Agency.
,ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTINUED APPROPRIATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 TO FISCAL YEAR
2010-2011
Request to continue available or unspent funds for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 to Fiscal Year
2010-2011.
City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 10-66 authorizing continued appropriated funds
from Fiscal Year 2009-2010 to Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Resolution No. RDA 10-10 authorizing continued
appropriated funds from Fiscal Year 2009-2010 to Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in fall 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.
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ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROPOSITION 22: LOCAL TAXPAYER, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TRANSPORTATION
ACT OF 2010
Proposition 22, the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Act of 2010, is a proposed
constitutional amendment appearing on California's November 2010 statewide ballot. This
initiative, sponsored by the League of California Cities, would stop the State from raiding or
borrowing funding used for local public safety, transportation, transit, and other essential local
government services. Adopt Resolution No. 10-67 supporting Proposition 22, the Local
Taxpayer, Public Safety, and Transportation Protection Act of 2010, and direct staff to forward
the resolution to the Santa Clarita legislative delegation, the Governor, and the League of
California Cities.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean discussed Proposition 22.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR
A NEW SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ENTERPRISE ZONE TO REPLACE THE EXISTING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ENTERPRISE ZONE
This resolution provides the City Council an opportunity to formally approve submittal of an
Enterprise Zone application to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development. Adopt Resolution No. 10-68 authorizing the submittal of an Enterprise Zone
application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for
designation of a new Santa Clarita Valley Enterprise Zone to replace the existing City of Santa
Clarita Enterprise Zone.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL CENTER MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT B1008 -
AWARD CONSTRUCTION
This project will install trees, landscaping, and hardscape in the medians within Zone 16 of the
City of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District. Zone 16 was created to provide funding
for the beautification of medians and. parkways in the Valencia Industrial Center. These
improvements will provide a distinct special benefit to properties within this zone by providing
beautification, shade, and positive enhancement of the community character. Approve the plans
and specifications for the Valencia Industrial Center Median Improvements, Project B1008; find
the bid of Pivot Group, Inc., to be non-responsive and award the construction contract to the next
lowest bidder, Kasa Construction, Inc., in the amount of $298,916, and authorize a contingency
in the amount of $59,783, for a total amount not to exceed $358,699; authorize the continuance
of Landscape Maintenance District Funds 357 in Expenditure Account B1008357-5161.001 in
the amount of $419,743 from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Fiscal Year 2010-11; and authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
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ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREAS 6 AND 18 SEWER CONNECTION,
PROJECT R3003 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project disconnected groundwater flow from pump stations in Drainage Benefit Assessment
Areas 6 and 18 from the Santa Clara River and connected it to the sanitary sewer system. Accept
the completion of Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas 6 and 18 Sewer Connection, Project
R3003; appropriate a one-time funds in the amount, of $19,000 for Fiscal Year 2010-11 from
Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas Fund Balance (Fund 351) into Expenditure Account
R3003351-5161.001; direct the City Clerk to file the attached 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 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
VACATION OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT REQUESTED BY THE WILLIAM S.
HART UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
The owner, William S. Hart Union High School District, has requested to vacate an easement for
sanitary sewer purposes. A minor realignment of a sanitary sewer line has caused the district to
propose a new sanitary sewer easement. This vacation is for the portion of the existing easement
that will not be used by the proposed realignment of the sanitary sewer. Adopt Resolution
No. 10-69 for the summary vacation of an easement dedicated to the City of Santa Clarita for
sanitary sewer purposes on Lot 15 of the St. John's Subdivision recorded in Miscellaneous
Records Book 196, pages 304-309; and direct the City Clerk to record the certified original
resolution in the office of the Registrar -Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Request Council approval of Lease Agreement with Los Angeles County Fire Department to
provide a location for fire prevention crews to hold search and rescue trainings. Approve a
Lease Agreement with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) for the purpose of
providing a location for training of local fire prevention crews; increase estimated revenues for
Fiscal Year 2010-11 by $1.00 in General Fund Account 100-4311.007, Rental Income; and
authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZE A ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OF AN EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX
The City of Santa Clarita previously completed a janitorial services bid for the Santa Clarita
Sports Complex that resulted in Council awarding a contract at the May 22, 2007, City Council
meeting. Staff is requesting an additional one-year extension to the contract awarded to Bell
Building Maintenance in May 2007. Approve the renewal of Bell Building Maintenance
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contract for janitorial services for an amount not to exceed $113,203, plus a,15 percent
contingency fee of $16,980, for a total of $130,183; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR 2010 HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS
A City Council resolution is required to apply for and accept new State HOME Investment
Partnership Act (HOME) funds to continue the City's FirstHOME Program. Adopt Resolution
No. 10-70 supporting the City's application to the State of California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) for HOME funds in the amount of $800,000, authorize the
acceptance of those funds, and authorize the City Manager or designee- to execute any contracts,
change orders, or amendments arising out of this contract subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE LANDSCAPE CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Four month extension of existing landscape services agreement to Oakridge Landscape. Extend
landscape services contract with Oakridge Landscape to December 31, 2010 for an amount not to
exceed $115,000, plus a 15% contingency, for services to Landscape Maintenance District Zone
T-47 Northpark; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute related contract, and
issue purchase orders, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE' DETERMINING THE ANNUAL
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
Annual adoption of fees related to Stormwater Pollution Prevention. Adopt Ordinance No. 10-9
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING ITS ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION
PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011."
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NO. 12, 13, 14,15
Approval of the Check Register. City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands
presented in Check Register No. 12, 13, 14 & 15.
Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, 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 15
PUBLIC HEARING
WITHDRAW FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Darren Hernandez, Deputy City Manager, advised that this item is for a proposal to withdraw
from the County of Los Angeles Free Library System and establish an independent municipal
library system for the City of Santa Clarita.
Robert Windrow of LSSI made a presentation regarding the company. Barbara Wolfe, the
Moorpark City Librarian, Jan Erickson, the Library Director for the Redding/Shasta County
Libraries, Jim Ceragioli, the Vice President of the Shasta Friends of the Library, Charlene
Prinsen of the Jackson County Library, Maureen Swift of the Friends of the Medford Library and
Gary Christmas of Riverside County discussed LSSI management of their various libraries.
Addressing the Council on this item in support of the recommended action was Phil Ellis, Berta
Gonzalez -Harper, and Dennis Verner; in opposition of the recommended action was Margaret
Donnellan Todd, Marta Wiggins, Carole Lutness of the SCV Fair Elections Committee; Dave
Lutness, John Tanner representing SEIU Local 721; Paul Santana, Patricia Sulpizio, Edward
Shain, Thomas Hanson, Jake Acquaviva, Kieran Braddock, Peggy Edwards, Suzan Alziebler,
Steve Braddock, Dorothy Anderson, Lauren Grokett, Dr. Gene Dorio, Robin Clough, Alan
Ferdman, Emma Hanashiro, Mary Vogeley, Diana Shaw, Jill Jensen, Melinda Gray, Arnold
Sand, Joseph LoGrande, Cam Noltemeyer, Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; Frank Ford,
Barbara Cogswell, William Duke, Deanna Hanashiro, Josie Reyes, Marissa Miano, Sally
Trollinger, Richard McNally, Lori Rivas, and Val Thomas; neutral was Rushdi Ariss, TimBen
Boydston and Mario Einaudi.
557 written comments and 1 petition were submitted on this item.
Ferry moved to close the public hearing and Ender seconded. The Council adopted the motion
by unanimous consent.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Deputy City Manager Darren Hernandez responded to questions raised by the public and
members of the Council.
Councilmember Ender discussed contact with the community and research performed on the
library issue. She further inquired regarding the possibility of an audit of library services.
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Mayor Pro Tem McLean discussed funding problems with the County library system, outreach to
school district members, discussed possible library tax increases for County library services, and
requested formation of a library advisory committee, and inquired of Mr. Hernandez regarding
charges, process and timing for inter -library loans within Southern California Library
Cooperative and use of the special library tax.
Councilmember Kellar discussed timing of the item and community outreach.
Mayor Weste inquired of Mr. Hernandez regarding whether there would be a charge for County
unincorporated residents to use the library, whether a fee schedule could be identical to the
County fee schedule, the time -frame for receipt of items under inter -library loans within southern
California Library Cooperative, whether media would be borrowed through the inter -library
loans within Southern California Library Cooperative, whether there would be a limit ori the
number of items that could be withdrawn from the library, whether seniors would be charged to
use or borrow items from the library, whether current County librarians in the Santa Clarita
Valley would be given priority with jobs with the private contractor, regarding ability to track
performance and service issues, and discussed construction and use of the Newhall library and
service hours in the library system.
Councilmember Ferry discussed local control of the City libraries.
Motion by Ferry, second by Ender, for withdrawal from the Los Angeles County
Free Library system and establishment of an independent municipal public library
system for the City of Santa Clarita; pass, approve, and adopt Resolution No. 10-71
of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita to withdraw the City of Santa
Clarita from the Los Angeles County Free Library System and ' assume the .
responsibility for the provision of library services within the City of Santa Clarita,
and taking other actions related thereto; award a contract to Library Systems &
Services, LLC for public library management services through June 30, 2016, in the
annual amounts not to exceed: $135,000 for Fiscal Year 2010-11; $3,117,633 for
Fiscal Year 2011-12; $3,877,312 for Fiscal Year 2012-13; $3,935,472 for Fiscal Year
2013-14; $3,994,504 for Fiscal Year 2014-15; and $4,054,421 for Fiscal Year
2015-16. Authorize the City Manager to sign all contract documents related thereto,
subject to the approval as to legal form by the City Attorney.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Ferry, Ender, Weste
Noes: Kellar
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 16
PUBLIC HEARING
MASTER CASE NO. 10-048, WEST CREEK/TESORO DEL VALLE ANNEXATION —
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 10-001, PREZONE 10-001, AND
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION
10-001 AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT 10-001 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO)
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to continue the public hearing to the
September 14, 2010 Council meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Ferry, Ender, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 17
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNEXATION OF AREAS "B" AND "C" WITHIN THE NORTHEAST ANNEXATION,
MASTER CASE 08-112 INCLUDING PREZONE 08-001, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
08-001, AND A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
ANNEXATION 08-001 AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT 08-001 TO THE
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO)
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to continue the public hearing to the
September 14, 2010 Council meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Ender, Kellar, McLean, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 18
PUBLIC HEARING
ISSUANCE OF RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA
STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO SUNEDISON, LLC FOR
A PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT AT KOHLS LOCATED AT 19307 GOLDEN VALLEY
ROAD
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean inquired regarding the planning process for this project and City
Manager Ken Pulskamp and Assistant City Manager Ken Striplin responded to the questions.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by McLean, second by Ender, to adopt Resolution No. 10-72 approving the
issuance of Recovery Zone Facility Bonds by the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD BETWEEN LYONS AVENUE AND 11TH
STREET — REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL
LIBRARY
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
Addressing the Council on this item was Manny Santana and Cam Noltemeyer.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Mayor Weste recused herself due to a conflict of interest due to the proximity of the project to
her residence.
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City Attorney Carl Newton stated that Mayor Weste could participate in the libraries agenda item
because the action affected the public generally.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to adopt Resolution No. 10-73 vacating a portion
of San Fernando Road between Lyons Avenue and 11th Street/Railroad Avenue,
required for the construction of the Old Town Newhall Library; and direct the City
Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Office of the Registrar -
Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Ender
Noes: None
Abstain: Weste
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF A PORTION OF SPRUCE STREET BETWEEN LYONS AVENUE AND
11TH STREET — REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD TOWN
NEWHALL LIBRARY
Mayor Weste opened the. public hearing.
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ender, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 10-74 vacating a
portion of Spruce Street between Lyons Avenue and 11th Street, as described,
required for the construction of the Old Town Newhall Library; and direct the City
Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Office of the Registrar -
Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Ferry, Ender, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 21
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS/PANELMEMBERS
Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk, advised that at the regular meeting of May 11, 2010, the City
Council/Redevelopment Agency declared vacancies and directed the City Clerk/Agency
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Secretary to post and publish the Notice of Vacancy for three positions on each of the Planning
Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Arts Commission, and
OSPD Financial Accountability and Audit Panel, as well as six vacancies on the Newhall
Redevelopment Committee.
Addressing the Council on this item were Carole Lutness and Berta Gonzalez -Harper regarding
appointment of Diane Trautman and Cam Noltemeyer regarding commissioner term limit issues
and appointment of Planning Commissioners.
Mayor Weste opened nominations for the vacancies on the Planning Commission, the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Commission, the Arts Commission, and the Open Space
Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel.
Councilmember Ferry nominated Timothy Burkhart to the Planning Commission; Chris Fall to
the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; Sandra Fisher to the Arts
Commission; and Wendelin Langhans to the Open Space Preservation District Financial
Accountability and Audit Panel.
Motion by Ferry, second by Ender, to approve the nominations of Councilmember
Ferry.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Ender, Kellar, McLean, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean nominated Lisa Eichman to the Planning Commission; Dr. Michael W.
Millar to the Arts Commission; Dianna Boone to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Seryices
Commission; and Henry Schultz to the Open Space Preservation District Financial
Accountability and Audit Panel.
Motion by McLean, second by Ferry, to approve the nominations of Mayor Pro
Tem McLean.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Weste nominated Dennis Ostrom to the Planning Commission; Paul Strickland to the Arts
Commission; Ruthann Levison to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission;
John Dortsch to the Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel.
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Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the nominations of Mayor Weste.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Ender, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Redevelopment Agency: Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to direct the Economic
Development/Redevelopment City Council sub -committee (Sub -Committee) to
evaluate the structure and organization of the Newhall Redevelopment Committee.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Ferry, Ender, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 22
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM
ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY NEW PERMIT, LICENSE, APPROVAL, OR ENTITLEMENT
PERTAINING TO THE RETAIL SALE OF NEW OR USED AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT
TRUCKS ANYWHERE IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that there has been a recent proliferation of retail
automobile and light trucks sales businesses throughout the City. City staff is concerned about
the negative impacts that these businesses are having. The moratorium will give City staff the
necessary time to continue to study the issue and develop appropriate regulations.
Addressing the Council on this item was Hunt Braly representing the Auto Dealers Association.
Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 10-10
establishing a moratorium on the issuance of any -new permit, license, approval, or
entitlement pertaining to the retail sale of new or used automobiles and light trucks
anywhere in the City of Santa Clarita.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Ender, Kellar, McLean, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee discussed the Canyon
Country Advisory Committee's change of venue and TimBen Boydston discussed the Canyon
Country Advisory Committee.
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STAFF COMMENTS
Mayor Weste asked City Manager Ken Pulskamp if any group could have free access to City
facilities for meetings, and he confirmed that they do not.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting in memory of Rodney David Edwards, Clifford Robert
McMullenn, Brion Ray Reynolds, and Keith Richman at 11:52 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. in the
Century Room, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita CA.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia .Blvd., Santa Clarita,
CA.
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