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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 6:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. DECEMBER 10, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6: 10 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. NATIONAL ANTHEM Corey Ruffner sang the National Anthem. FLAG SALUTE Major Colin Smyth led the flag salute. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Allan Cameron regarding the outgoing Mayor. REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR Mayor Ferry commented on his year as Mayor and introduced his sons Nick and Jake. OUTGOING MAYOR MAKES PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF Mayor Ferry presented City badges to department directors, the City Manager and Councilmembers. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR Addressing the Council and making comments to the outgoing Mayor was Mayor Pro-Tern Cameron Smyth; Linda Lambourne representing Congressman Buck McKean; Fred Trueblood representing State Assemblyman Keith Richman; Millie Jones representing Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich; Patti Kelly representing State Senators Pete Knight and Tom McClintock; Rick Winsman representing SCV Chamber of Commerce; Penny Upton representing SafeRides; Bruce Fortine representing College of the Canyons; Pat Hanrion representing William S. Hart Union School District; Dr. Paul Priesz representing Valencia High School ASB; Teresa Todd representing Sulphur Springs Union Elementary School District; Rose Diaz representing Saugus Union Elementary School District; Judy Umeck representing SCV Trustees Association; Tyler Johnstone representing Saugus High School ASB; Laurie Ender representing Hart School Bond Committee; Steve Lepore representing SCV Youth Project; Ken Underwood representing Hart Baseball; Don Fleming representing SCV Auto Dealers Association; Bill Cooper representing Blue Ribbon Task Force on Alcohol and Drugs; Brad -Berens representing SCV Committee on Aging; Peter Kavounas representing Castaic Lake Water Agency; Arthur Sohikian and Connie Worden Roberts representing SCV Transportation Alliance; Ken Graska representing ATC Transit; Laura Sanders representing Newhall Elementary School; Rosa Hernandez representing Latino Community Action Network; Tim Ben Boydston representing Canyon Theatre Guild; Barbara Barick representing Republican Headquarters; and City Manager Ken Pulskamp representing the City. OUTGOING MAYOR TURNS GAVEL OVER TO CITY CLERK Mayor Ferry gave the gavel to Sharon Dawson, City Clerk. CITY CLERK OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR FOR 2003 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, opened nominations for the office of Mayor. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to nominate Cameron Smyth as Mayor. Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed. On voice vote, motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK SWEARS IN NEW MAYOR Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Mayor Cameron Smyth. CITY CLERK TURNS GAVEL OVER TO NEW MAYOR Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, presented the gavel to Mayor Smyth. NEW MAYOR OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Smyth opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tern. Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to nominate Bob Kellar as Mayor Pro Tern. Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed. On voice vote, motion carried by unanimous vote. NEW MAYOR GIVES ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AND GOALS FOR 2003 Mayor Smyth outlined goals for the next year. PRESENTATION TO NEW MAYOR Judy Belue presented a picture to Mayor Smyth. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers made brief comments. ADJOURN Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. RECEPTION CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT --Geri Bryan, Deputy City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. INVOCATION Mayor Smyth introduced Pastor David Kaneversky who led the invocation. 2 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:23 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Smyth led the flag salute. COUNCILMEMBERCOMMENTS Councilmember McLean wished everyone a happy holiday and a very happy new year. Councilmember Kellar thanked Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital and Newhall Land for the Community Tree Lighting ceremony and encouraged the Council to support the adoption of a resolution regarding the laws that protect criminals who flee to Mexico after committing murders in the US. Councilmember Weste wished everyone a very safe, happy holiday. Mayor Smyth reminded everyone of the 11'" annual Saferides Candlelight walk on Saturday, December 14, 2002, at 6 p.m. beginning at Frontier Toyota on Creekside. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Kellar reported that the committee is very busy with the ongoing battle of TMC. Councilmember McLean reported on the Grant Committee meeting on December 11, 2002 and the many worthy applicants. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Esther Anne Kelly Payton regarding the homeless shelter; Cynthia Harris representing the Santa Clarita Oaks Conservancy regarding the Gates Project; Denise Schumann representing the California Summit HOA regarding the homeless shelter; Teresa Savaikie regarding the homeless shelter; Fred Starner regarding the oak tree (sang song); John Steffen regarding the oak tree; Patricia Horanberg regarding Henry Mayo Hospital; Sarah Jean McElhatton regarding the oak tree; Karin McElhatton regarding the oak tree; Teri Kanavel representing UE Local 1004 regarding Henry Mayo Hospital; Jay Wambolt -representing California Nurses Association regarding nursing practices; Katherine Squites regarding River Park project; Caroline Squires regarding River Park project; Jim Allaire regarding homeless shelter; Tami Gurnett representing Henry Mayo Hospital regarding California Nurses Association; Douglas Hall regarding Cross Valley Corridor; Norrite May representing Henry Mayo Hospital regarding nurses; Dennis Conn regarding development, roads and political corruption; Ken Greaves representing Vista Del Canon Homeowners Association regarding homeless shelter; Allan Cameron regarding homeless shelter. 3 STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that the homeless shelter is operated by a private company; commented on options regarding Gates-King; advised that the oak tree is not in the City limits, however, the City has written letters stating the Council's position; advised that the nurse's issue is not under the purview of the City Council; and commented on the City's support for Canyon Country and the betterment of the community. COUNCILMEMBERCOMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on the nurse's issue. Councilmember McLean commented on the nurse's issue and commented on the consideration of the Gates-King item. Councilmember Kellar commented on the nurse's issue and urged the community to support the hospital. Mayor Smyth commented on the nurse's issue and expressed his support for Councilmember Kellar's comments. 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 Weste, to approve the agenda pulling Items 5 and 9 from the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2002 special and regular meetings and the December 3, 2002 special meeting minutes as submitted. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 9:30 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Smyth reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 9:37 p.m. 4 ITEMl 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. ITEM2 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD OF THE WHITES CANYON BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES TO DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES The City of Santa Clarita is preparing to provide enhancements to the sidewalls, sidewalk, and landscaping along Whites Canyon Road between Soledad Canyon Road and Nadal Street. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with David Evans and Associates, subject to City Attorney approval, for design services associated with the Whites Canyon Beautification project. ITEM3 CONSENT CALENDAR RENEWAL OF CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT This request to accept grant funds for the Citizen's Option for Public Safety Grant and continue funding juvenile crime efforts at the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. Approve the request from - the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Santa Clarita Station, to use the Citizen's Option for Public Safety Funds, under Assembly Bill 3229, to continue the City's Youth Intervention Team. Establish estimated revenue of $314,433 in Account No. 211-5211, Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. Appropriate $1,500 to Account No. 7441-7011 for Grant Administration, $2,000 to