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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
4:00 P.M.
AUGUST 30, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry called the special meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No requests to speak were received.
CLOSED SESSION
Joseph Montes, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session pursuant to:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Government Code Section 54957
Title City Manager
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Ferry recessed to Closed Session at 4:01 p.m.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Ferry reconvened to Open Session at 5:48 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney Joe Montes announced that in Closed Session the City Council voted 4 in favor of,
and Councilmember Boydston voted against, appointing Ken Striplin as Santa Clarita's next City
Manager, subject to approval of a City Manager contract in open session at a regular City
Council meeting, with Mr. Striplin to assume the position of City Manager on January 1, 2013,
which is the day after Mr. Pulskamp's retirement takes effect. Councilmember Boydston
requested that the record reflect he voted against the appointment because the City Council only
interviewed one candidate.
ITEM 1
DESIGNATION OF CITY'S NEGOTIATORS FOR CITY MANAGER CONTRACT
In report, Joe Montes, City Attorney, advised that the since the City Council in Closed Session
appointed a City Manager, a contract with the appointee will be required. Such contract, after
' negotiation, will need to be agendized for consideration by the City Council in open session at a
regular Council Meeting. To facilitate that process, it would be appropriate for the City Council
to designate an individual Councilmember or a two person ad hoc subcommittee of the City
Council to negotiate the terms of such contract with the appointee.
Meeting Minutes 1 August 30, 2012
Motion by McLean, second by Weste to designate the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as I an ad hoc subcommittee to negotiate the contract with the Council's appointee.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Ferry, Kellar, Boydston
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Ferry commented on the appointment and referenced Ken Striplin's background and
significant experience.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar commented that he is relieved that a qualified person will remain in the
leadership position and discussed the continuity in the organization. He also commented on the
confidence of staff with newly appointed City Manager Ken Striplin.
Councilmember McLean commented on the continuity of government and that the appointment
of Mr. Striplin is in the best interest of the City.
Councilmember Weste commented on how fortunate the City is that the leader at the helm
mentored others instilling the goals and ideals to carry forward a legacy and congratulated Mr.
Striplin on his appointment. '
Councilmember Boydston commented that a citizen committee which he was part of chose the
last City Manager. He commented that Mr. Pulskamp competed with people from all across the
country and that it was a thorough process and that he feels that a more thorough process in this
circumstance would have given him the confidence that the City is selecting the best person for
this position.
Mayor Ferry spoke of the 17 year relationship that the majority of the Council has with Mr.
Striplin; commented on his credentials, his vision for the City, and stated that the City need not
spend tax payer money and risk losing Mr. Striplin to another City as he would be aggressively
sought after and that he is the best person for the position.
Mr. Striplin addressed the Council on his impending role as City Manager and thanked Council
for his appointment.
ADJOURN
Mayor Ferry adjourned the special meeting at 6:02 p.m
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