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CALL TO ORDER

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 4:30 P.M.

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.

AUGUST 27, 2002

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Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 4:35 p.m.

ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmembers McLean and Smyth.

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 wfi'H LEGAL COUNSEL- Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: Estate of Lisa Marie Jones et al. v. City of Santa Clarita

Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PC 027240 X Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. U.S. Department of Interior

U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Case No. 02-00697 (RMT) Case Name: Cemex Inc. v. County of Los Angeles

U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Case No.02-00747 (DT)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL· Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) - one matter

RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to closed session at 4:36 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at6:04p.m.

CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken that was required to be reported.

ADJOURN Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.

CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, 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 announced by the Mayor.

INVOCATION Councilmember Kellar gave the invocation.

CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:08 p.m.

ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.

FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Kellar introduced representatives of Boy Scout Troop 495 who led the flag salute.

COUNCILMEMBERCOMMENTS Councilmember Smyth commented on the passing of Jay Caulfield.

Councilmember McLean commented on the passing of Michael Kotch and presented a certificate to representatives of his family.

Mayor Ferry co=ented on the downed officer ride held Saturday; the opening of The Old Road between McBean Parkway and Valencia Blvd.; the upcoming candlelight vigil to honor Deputy Jake Kuredjian; and requested staff to work with court judges on a partnership to create a teen court.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Weste reported on a recent meeting of the Sanitation District where water softeners were discussed.

Councilmember Smyth reported on a recent meeting of the North County Transportation Coalition where he was appointed to serve on the SCAG Transportation Committee and reported on the status of the solid waste franchise committee including meetings being scheduled and the status of the RFP process.

Councilmember McLean reported on recent meetings for the Veteran's Plaza project; the Committee on Aging; Santa Clarita Watershed Agency; California Regional Water Quality Control Board and the SCV School Coalition.

Councilmember Kellar reported on the status of the Whittaker-Bermite property (formerly known as Porta Bella), efforts being made with various agencies and community groups and plans being developed to create a strategy.

Mayor Ferry reported on the Sheriffs DUI checkpoint; the youth summit efforts; and school bonds.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers presented a certificate and flowers to Mrs. California-America Tami Hulcher.

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PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Maureen Spint and Members of the Board of Directors of Special Olympics presented a plaque and bowling towels to Councilmembers in recognition of the City's past support of Special Olympics.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was John Steffen who read a letter to the editor of The Signal regarding Mike Kotch (submitted material); Jennifer Kilpatrick who commented on an article in the LA Times regarding an open space assessment district in the Santa Monica Mountains area; Alise Cappel representing the Center for Environmental Health regarding the Keysor-Century business and environmental issues (submitted material); Johanna Congleton representing the Physicians for Social Responsibility regarding Keysor-Century (submitted material); Cam Noltemeyer regarding Keysor-Century; Richard Lopez regarding Keysor­Century; Lynne Plambeck who commented on Mike Kotch and his efforts with SCOPE and read a letter from Senator Diane Feinstein regarding Mike Kotch; Kris Ohlenkamp representing the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society regarding the Santa Clara River, dead hawks and owls; Teresa Savakie representing the Center for Biological Diversity, SCOPE and Friends of the Santa Clara River regarding threats to the habitat ofhawks and owls; Karen Pearson regarding Keysor-Century and Mike Kotch; Jerry Murphy regarding rodent poison and the threat to hawks; Wayne T. King representing Anjte Earles regarding access to her business on Sierra Highway (submitted material); Annette Lucas regarding various issues in the Newhall area; Duane Harte who read a letter from Assemblymember Keith Richman regarding Mike Kotch; Allan Cameron who read a letter from Senator Barbara Boxer regarding Mike Kotch; Vera Johnson who read a letter from Senator Pete Knight regarding Mike Kotch; Warren Johnson who read a letter from Assemblymember George Runner regarding Mike Kotch; Joan MacGregor who read a letter from Senator Tom McClintock regarding Mike Kotch and commented on the passing of Dave Bozman who contributed greatly to the College of the Canyons.

COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers expressed concern regarding the Keysor-Century issue and acknowledged that other agencies were involved with investigations and that staff would keep the Council abreast of the situation.

Mayor Ferry requested staff to provide information on how the contents of railroad cars are contained to see what type of protection the community has.

STAFF COMMENTS Interim City Manager Pulskamp commented on various issues mentioned under Public Participation and indicated that staff would follow-up.

RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry called a recess at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:17 p.m. All Councilmembers were present.

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 Kellar, second by Smyth, to approve the agenda pulling Items 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 14 and 15 from the Consent Calendar.

Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2002 special meetings; the July 9, 2002 special and regular meetings; and the July 17, 2002 adjourned meeting as submitted.

Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.

RECESSTOSANTACLARITAREDEVELOPMENTAGENCY Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 8:20 p.m.

RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Ferry reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 8:23 p.m.

ITEMl CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taldng 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 AMENDMENT TO CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its conflict of interest code biennially or as needed to determine if it is accurate or if the code should be amended. Adopt Resolution No. 02-124 adopting an amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code.

ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR LAS LOMAS PROJECT - STRATEGY FUNDING The City Council held a Study Session on July 2, 2002 regarding the Las Lomas project. Council directed staff to follow this project closely and to develop a strategy to ensure the City's review of this project is thorough and aggressive. Transfer $50,000 from City Council Contingency Account No. 2250-7401 to Account No. 3120-8110 for the purpose of funding the City's Las Lomas strategy and direct staff to convene a meeting of potential stakeholders to partner with the City in its effort to critically review the progress of this project through the City of Los Angeles entitlement process.

Councilmember Smyth commented on this item.

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ITEM4 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE URBAN DESIGN/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW SERVICES FOR ONE YEAR (SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 ·AUGUST 31, 2003) Since May 1999, RRM Design Group has provided urban design/architectural review services to the City of Santa Clarita on an as-needed basis. The City wishes to continue these services and RRM Design Group's involvement with the development review process. Authorize the City Manager to extend the existing professional services agreement between the City and RRM Design Group to provide urban design/architectural review services on an as needed basis, for a one year period beginning September 1, 2002. Per the terms of the original contract executed in May 1999, the contract is extended on an annual basis, subject to approval of the fiscal year budget.

In response to inquiry from Councilmember Weste, Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, provided information on this item.

ITEM5 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA SCHOOL DISTRICT NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) FEES The NPDES fee and Stormwater Utility Fund were established in 1994. This fee is assessed on every parcel within the City excluding those owned by Caltrans. City staff has been working with the local school districts in an effort to achieve a mutual understanding regarding the payment of this fee. After several productive meetings a payment schedule has been agreed upon by the local school districts. The proposed seven-year alternative payment schedule reflects a credit for payments previously made, a supplement for a portion of the back due balance, and the current NPDES payment based on current acreage, land use and run-off designations. Approve the· seven-year NPDES package and revised fee schedule for the Newhall, Saugus, Sulphur Springs, and Hart School Districts and the College of the Canyons, to approve the seven-year amortized payment structure for a total of $119,310.59 in back due NPDES fees, and approve the seven-year amortized rebate structure for a total of$210,655.81 in rebated NPDES fees. Authorize the write-off of School District Accounts Receivables for the NPDES stormwater fees in the amount of $205,644.46.

ITEMG CONSENT CALENDAR JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH ANNEXATION (MASTER CASE NO. 97-212) Adoption of the resolution approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue for the Golden Valley Ranch Annexation. Adopt Joint Resolution No. 02-125 of Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue resulting from the proposed Golden Valley Ranch Annexation to the City of Santa Clarita consisting of 1,311 acres ofland, located outside the City limits generally east of the City limits, east of State Route 14, north of Placerita Canyon Road, and west and north of the Angeles National Forest.

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ITEM7 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 325 This annexation to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District is for the newly created assessment area for numerous existing residences and businesses located on Sierra Highway and Scherzinger Lane. The parcels are currently on septic systems and are annexing into the district due to the new sewer lines. Adopt Resolution No. 02-126 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 325.

ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 330 This annexation to the Los Angeles County Sanitation district is for the newly created assessment area for the approved Canyon Gate project located on Sierra Highway and Golden Valley Road. Adopt Resolution No. 02-127 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 330.

ITEM9 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 47 -THE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH UNIVERSITY PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 2002 Proposition 47 would create $4.8 billion in funds available for construction and enhancement of public education facilities from kindergarten through the university level. Proposition 47 will appear on the November ballot. Adopt Resolution No. 02-128 in support of Proposition 47.

Addressing the Council on this item was Dr. Dianne Van Hook representing College of the Canyons; Paul Strickland representing William S. Hart Union High School District; and Joan MacGregor representing the SCV School Coalition (submitted material). One written comment was submitted. ·

ITEMlO CONSENT CALENDAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR PROPOSITION C FIVE - PERCENT TRANSIT SECURITY FUNDS Proposition C establishes a one-half percent sales tax for public transit purposes. Five percent of Proposition C money received by Los Angeles County is earmarked for the improvement of rail and bus security. The City's share of Transit Security funds (TSF) has been set at $128,594 based on the MTA's ridership formula. :The approval of this item will earmark funds to the MTA to exercise its contract with the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department (LASD) to provide transit security services for the City. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to City Attorney approval.

ITEMll CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 51, TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF AND SAFE SCHOOL BUS ACT This resolution is in support of Proposition 51, a measure on the November 2002

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ballot. Proposition 51, the Traffic Congestion Relief and Safe School Bus Act, will provide funds from existing State revenue sources to fund transportation projects in the Santa Clarita Valley and elsewhere in California, without raising taxes. Adopt Resolution No. 02-129 in support of Proposition 51, legislation that would allocate funding to local transportation projects in the Santa Clarita Valley and across California.

Interim City Manager Pulskamp provided additional information on this item.

ITEM12 CONSENT CALENDAR QUIGLEY CANYON LENNAR COMMUNITIES OAK TREE MITIGATION AGREEMENT The City acquired the "Beazer Back Country," an area of 158 acres in Quigley Canyon, on October 30, 2001. Lennar Communities offered to subsidize a portion of the purchase price as part of an agreement to provide a protected open space area with an oak tree habitat suitable to Los Angeles County's forester. Lennar Communities oak tree mitigation requires the planting of a total of 136 Coast Live Oak and Valley Oak trees. Approve the oak tree mitigation agreement with Stevenson Ranch Venture, LLC/Lennar Communities; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents related to the agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. Increase estimated revenues in Account No. 001-6714 by $187,500 to account for the reimbursement from Lennar Communities.

Addressing the Council on this item was Duane Harte. r Councilmember McLean commented on other possible locations for planting oak trees.

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ITEM13 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VALENCIA BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENT The Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare District (District) was formed to provide funding for the construction of road improvements that are a part of the General Plan's Circulation Element and identified in the District formation document. The formation documents of the District include provisions obligating the City to provide reimbursement or credit for the costs incurred to construct the District's identified improvements. Appropriate $1,886,537.19 to Account No. 4364-8001 from the Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare District fund for payment to Newhall Land for reimbursement of the costs to complete public improvement projects within the district.

ITEM14 CONSENT CALENDAR VALLEY STREET/CALGROVE BOULEVARD CLOSURE IMPROVEMENTS· PROJECT NO. S2003 ·PROJECT ACCEPTANCE Installation of automatic gates on Valley Street and Calgrove Boulevard. On February 26, 2002,· the City Council awarded a contract for construction to Tyner Paving Company, Inc.

Addressing the Council on this item was Annette Lucas, Susan Backman representing Glenda Bona, and Steve Cornell. One written comment was received.

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Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to accept the work performed by.Tyner Paving Company, Inc. on the Valley Street/Calgrove Boulevard Closure Improvements, Project No. S2003; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the five percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. Establish Parks and Recreation CIP Account No. P2005001; transfer savings, estimated to be approximately $107,000 from the Valley/Calgrove project into Parks and Recreation CIP Account No. P2005001. Direct Parks and Recreation staff to work with the Valley/Calgrove neighborhoods to scope out improvements for the gate-enclosed area.

On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, McLean Noes: Kellar, Ferry Absent: None Motion carried.

ITEM15 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 53756 (RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS ON APPLE STREET) -APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 53756 (Residential Condominiums on Apple Street) consisting of approximately 1.5 acres, located on the easterly side of Apple Street between 8" Street and Lyons Avenue, and developed by Mobe Development, Inc., a California Corporation. ·Approve Tract Map No. 53756; accept on behalf of the public the easements for sanitary sewer purposes and sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements.

ITEM16 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 - ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L37; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L38; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L40; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L41 Annexing territories into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 - Annexation No. 2002-L37, single-family residential and a commercial lot, Tract Map No. 48892; Annexation No. 2002-L38, single-family residential lots, Tract Map No. 48892-01; Annexation No. 2002-L40, building material supply yard, 21444 Golden Triangle Road; Annexation No. 2002-L41, commercial lot, Parcel Map No. 24412. Adopt Resolution No. 02-130 to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-L37; Resolution No. 02-131 to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-L38; Resolution.No. 02-132 to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-L40 and Resolution No. 02-133 to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-L41 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; approve the respective Engineer's Reports; declare the City's intention to annex the territories; and set the public hearing for August 27, 2002.

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ITEM17 CONSENT CALENDAR FISCAL YEAR 200112002 - PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO BUS STOPS, PHASE II, PROJECT NO. T0014, STPLER 5450-017 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE The goal of this project was to increase pedestrian safety and access to transit stops Citywide. The scope of work for Phase II consisted of the installation of two pedestrian­actuated traffic signals, for a total of vie pedestrian-actuated traffic signals, with three installed during Phase I. In addition to five traffic signals, staff completed traffic signal interconnect cable connection on Soledad Canyon Road and various Citywide sidewalk installations en route to the bus stops. Accept the work performed by Taft Electric Company on the Fiscal Year 200112002 Pedestrian Access improvements to Bus Stops, Phase II, Project No. T0014; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed.

ITEM18 CONSENT CALENDAR 200112002 ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0020 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT The annual overlay project will resurface various streets throughout the City to provide a smoother ride for traffic, enhance the appearance of the area, and extend the economic life of the roadway. Appropriate $1,600,000 in STP-L Funds to CIP Project No. M0020103-8001; $733,456.68 in Gas Tax Funds to CIP Project No. M0020201-8001; and $959,548.78 in Proposition C Funds to CIP Project No. M0020205-8001. Increase estimated revenues in Account No. 103-5103 by $139,650 and appropriate $139,650 in STP-L grant monies to CIP Project No. M0020103-8001; award construction contract for the 200112002 Annual Overlay Program, CIP Project No. M0020, to Security Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $3,182,098.15; authorize an 8 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of$257,551.85; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

Carl Newton, City Attorney, made an addition to the recommended action.

ITEM19 CONSENT CALENDAR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PHASE III, PROJECT NO. S3008 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE Completion of construction of the Golden Valley Road Phase III project and quitclaiming a portion of City property acquired by condemnation to the Santa Clarita Valley Facilities Foundation. Accept the work performed by Rasmussen-Ebensteiner on Golden Valley Road Phase III, Project No. 83008; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the retention balance 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. Authorize the City Manager or designee, subject to City Attorney approval, to sign a quitclaim of the portion of the City property acquired by condemnation, north of the road right-of-way for Golden Valley Road, to the Santa Clarita Valley Facilities Foundation.

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ITEM20 CONSENT CALENDAR EXTENSION OF THE CHARACTER COUNTS! CONSULTANT CONTRACT In November 1995, the City of Santa Clarita adopted a resolution supporting CHARACTER COUNTS! and joined the national CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition. Extension of the CHARACTER COUNTS! consultant contract will foster work toward increasing membership and participation of the City's coalition and provide education and training throughout the community. Focus for this contract is on involving Spanish-speaking communities, schools, businesses, youth sports, and community leaders. Authorize a contract extension with Diane Ball, a nationally certified Character Education Trainer, for an amount not to exceed $52,000. These funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2002/2003 in Account No. 7455-8110. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents thereto, subject to City Attorney's approval.

ITEM21 CONSENT CALENDAR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) YOUTH PROGRAM GRANT The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a $146,948 grant from the County of Los Angeles Community and Senior Services Department to administer a Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Employment Program. Establish estimated revenues of $146,948 in Miscellaneous Grants Fund Account No. 109-5215. Establish estimated expenditures of$146,948 to Account No. 7456 and appropriate as explained in the report. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contracts, agreements, or change orders arising out of the Los Angeles County workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Employment Program Grant.

ITEM22 CONSENT CALENDAR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER GRANT The Santa Clarita WorkSource California Center (SCWCC) has been allocated $516,595 for the 2002/2003 program year. This represents a $23,035 increase from the 2001/2002 program year allocation. This item is to approve acceptance of the 2002/2003 program year funding and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the appropriate contract and subsequent documents. SCWCC will continue to provide employment and training services to citizens, and will increase the services available to businesses and employers. Increase estimated revenue in Account No. 453-5055 by $516,595 and appropriate in expenditure Account No. 7446. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contract agreements, extensions, or change orders arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.

ITEM23 CONSENT CALENDAR INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP NOS. 44831-02 AND 44831-03 (CREEKSIDE AND HIDDEN CREEK) INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE 7 The annexation of Zone 7 into the City's Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 is a procedural matter. The developer is required to annex the development into an existing District, or form a new District, as a condition of development to provide for beautification and landscape maintenance of slopes and parkways. Adopt Resolution No. 02-134 to initiate the annexation proceedings, order the preparation of the preliminary Engineer's Report, declare the City's

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intention to annex the individual zone into the District, call for the public hearing on the levy of assessments, and set the public hearing for August 27, 2002.

ITEM24 CONSENT CALENDAR REFINANCING OF $20,000,000 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 92-1 (VALENCIA TOWN CENTER) SPECIAL TAX BONDS A petition has been received by the sole landowner within Community Facilities District No. 92-1 (Valencia Town Center) to refinance the CFD's 1992 Special Tax Bonds (the "1992 Bonds") to take advantage of lower interest rates. The formation of a new CFD and the issuance of bonds secured by the new CFD is proposed to refund the 1992 Bonds. This item declares the City's intention to form the new CFD and issue bonds, and sets a public hearing on the subject. Adopt Resolution No. CFD 02-1-1 declaring its intention to establish Co=unity Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Valencia Town Center) (the "CFD") and to authorize the levy of a special tax within the boundaries thereof, and adopt Resolution No. CFD 02-1-2 declaring its intention to incur bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $18,500,000 within the proposed CFD, for the purpose of refinancing CFD No. 92-1 (Valencia Town Center) Special Tax Bonds. Set the public hearing for October 8, 2002.

ITEM25 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 27, 28, 29, SO, Sl, S2 AND SS Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-135 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 27, 28, 29, 30, Sl, S2 and 3S.

Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 14.

On roll call vote: - Ayes: Smyth, Weste, McLean, Kellar, Ferry

Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried.

ITEM26 PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP NO. 42670 (CENTRE POINTE BUSINESS PARK) AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE lB Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.

Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.

Council consensus to waive staff presentation.

In report, Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, stated that the proposed resolution annexes Parcel Map No. 42670 and adjacent properties into Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, as Zone lB for parkway landscaping throughout the

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Redview/Ruether commercial area. All properties within the proposed district were mailed a ballot to vote on the proposed assessment.

No requests to speak were submitted on this item. One written comment was received.

Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.

This item was trailed until completion of the ballot counting.

Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced the results of the ballot count with the percentage value of yes votes totaling 99%; therefore there was no majo!"ity protest.

Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 02·186, approve the Engineer's Report, order the annexation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, and order the levy and collection of assessments. Approve appropriations in Account No. 2901.

On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, McLean, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried.

ITEM27 PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP NOS. 44831-02 AND 44831-03 (CREEKSIDE AND HIDDEN CREEK) INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE7 Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.

Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.

Council consensus to waive staff presentation.

In report, Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, stated that the annexation of Zone 7 into the City's Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 is a procedural matter. The developer is required to annex the development into an existing District, or form a new District, as a condition of development to provide for beautification and landscape maintenance of slopes and parkways.

No requests to speak were submitted on this item.

Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.

Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that the single property owner had submitted a ballot with a "yes" vote constituting a 100% vote in favor, therefore there was no majority protest.

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Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 02-137 approving the Engineer's Reports and ordering the annexation of Zone 7, and authorize the annual levy and collection of assessments.

On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried.

ITEM28 PUBLIC HEARJNG ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 - ANNEXATION NO.. 2002-L37; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L38; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L40; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L41 Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.

Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.

Council consensus to waive staff presentation.

In report, Curtis Nay, Supervising Engineer, reported on annexing territories into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 - Annexation No. 2002-L37, single-family residential and a commercial lot, Tract Map No. 48892; Annexation No. 2002-LSS, single-family residential lots, Tract Map No. 48892-01; Annexation No. 2002-L40, building material supply yard, 21444 Golden Triangle Road; Annexation No. 2002-L41, co=ercial lot, Parcel Map No. 24412.

No requests to speak were submitted on this item.

Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.

Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that no protest had been received; th,erefore there was no majority protest.

Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 02-138 approving the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Annexation No. 2002-L37; Resolution No. 02-139 approving the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Annexation No. 2002-L38; Resolution No. 02-140 approving the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Annexation No. 2002-L40 and Resolution No. 02-141 approving the:8Dllexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Annexation No. 2602-L4l; ..

On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried.

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ITEM29 NEW BUSINESS PRESENTATION OF THE SANTA CLARITA OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PLAN Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, introduced Dave Peterson, Project Development Coordinator, who reported that in mid 2000 the City Council directed staff to create a plan designed to protect and preserve open space in the Santa Clarita Valley. The plan will continue the City's nearly fifteen-year history of making open space acquisition and preservation a priority and a vital part of the city's sustainability.

Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer, and Karen Pearson representing the Sierra Club.

Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 02-142 to approve the Open Space Acquisition Plan, expanding the definition of what open space does not include, noting that the plan document has been updated to reflect 5.0 acres per 1000 rather than 4.0 acres per 1000 regarding parks deficit.

On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. in memory of Michael Kotch and Jay Caulfield.

FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd.; Santa Clarita, CA.

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.

MAYOR

ATTEST:

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