... MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. Thursday June 23, :30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER

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1 , 1~ '... CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES DECEMBER 28, 1987 MAY 26, 1988 JUNE 13, 1988 PROCLAMATIONS CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FREDRICK BIEN MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Thursday 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 7:38 p.m. by Mayor McKeon at Arroyo Seco Junior High School, Vista Delgado, City of Santa Clarita. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager, Fred Bien. All councilmembers being present, except Councilman Boyer, the Mayor took up the agenda. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to move item #25 below Presentations; item #15 pulled for discussion; add item #20a, purchase of City Manager's automobile; add item #47, resolution requesting County services regarding Parks & Recreation services; move item #19 before Presentations; add item #20b, traffic signal at McBean Pkwy. and Del Monte Drive; add item #48, designation of a subcormnittee for the processing and scheduling of a General Plan consultant; and that items #20a, #47, and #48 arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Absent: Boyer Motion approved. Councilwoman Darcy made a correction to the minutes of December 28, 1987; Councilman Koontz stated the minutes of December 28th should state that he was asked to appear before the supervisors in regards to population projection. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve the minutes of December 28, 1987 as amended and the minutes of May 26 and June 13. With no objections, it was so ordered. The Mayor presented a proclamation to captain Kelly of the california Highway Patrol for faithful service to our City. The Mayor presented a proclamation to our interim City Manager, Fred Bien for his dedicated and thorough efforts in assisting us in developing the City. ITEM 19 CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF CITY CLERK, CITY MANAGER, CITY TREASURER RESOLUTION NOS. 8888, 8889, 8890 COUNCILMAN BOYER ENTERS ROOM This item is on the agenda to confirm appointments of City Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer, George Caravalho. It was moved by Darcy, second by Heidt to adopt Resolution Nos. 8888, 8889, and On roll call vote: Resolutions adopted. At 7:50 p.m., Councilman Boyer entered the room.

2 , _L... Page 2 PRESENTATIONS SANTA CLARITA VALLEY MAGAZINE CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY Mr. Jeff Graham of the Santa Clarita Valley Magazine, presented the Council with resolutions from Senator Ed Davis, letters of congratulations from Assemblywoman Kathy Wright, Congressman Moorehead, Senator Cranston, Senator Wilson, Governor Deukmajian, and a letter from President Ronald Reagan. Bob Sagehorn, General Manager of Castaic Lake Water Agency, Glen Rider, financial consultant, and Jerry Gladback, President of Castaic Water Agency, gave an overview of the activities of the Agency. There was discussion on Assembly Bill 3762, authored by Assemblywoman Cathie Wright and coauthored by Senator Ed Davis. This bill amends the Castaic Lake Water Agency law to permit development and implementation of a complete water plan within the Santa Clarita Valley by creating a secure agency/purveyor relationship. After discussion, it was moved by Boyer that the question of support for AB3762 be referred to staff for discussion with the Castaic Lake Water Agency attorney and that language be inserted into the bill which would cause the condemnation provisions of the bill to sunset within fifteen years if no bonds are sold and if bonds are sold within fifteen years, than at the expiration of the bond payment, or the retirement of the bond debt. There was no second to this motion. The Assembly Bill would change the agency's ability to enter into contracts with the water companies and in turn would prevent the City from taking over the water companies until after a bond issue is repaid. The Mayor directed Councilmen Boyer and Koontz to meet with the City Attorney and the Castaic Water Agency to resolve the language in the bill. ITEM 25 OATH OF OFFICE ITEM 1 PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET FOR YEAR RESOLUTION N The City Clerk administered the oath of office to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Mayor directed the Conmission to meet with the City Manager and the City Attorney at their earliest convenience to review the Parks and Recreation Ordinance. The interim City Manager summarized the corrections to Resolution No The Mayor then opened the public hearing. The City Manager reported that this item was posted in three public places in accordance with the law, therefore the hearing is in order. There were no proponents or opponents so the Mayor closed the public hearing. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adopt Resolution No as corrected. On roll call vote: Resolution No adopted.

3 Page 3 ITEM 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS POOLED INVEST.FUND RESOLUTION N ITEM 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE The City Manager introduced this item to the Council stating it is a resubmission of the item that was removed from the Council agenda of June 9th for more information. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to drop this issue due to the indemnification provision. With no objections, it was so ordered. Councilwoman Darcy introduced this item to the Council proposing we establish the City of Santa Clarita's Disaster Preparedness Council. She proposed that this Council be composed of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, representatives from Sheriff or City Police, CHP, L. A. County Fire Department, Department of Public Works, joint Chambers of Commerce, Valencia Industrial Assoc., Red Cross Coordinator, Community Services, the Dam Master, Paramedics, Search and Rescue Team, Neighborhood Watch, Mobilehome Council, Food Banks, school districts, counselors, and various communication representatives. Councilwoman Darcy recommended David Doughman as Chairman of the committee and Karen cameron as Vicechaii:woman. Councilwoman Darcy stated she would like the committee to begin work by August 1st. Those speaking on this item were: Larry Markham, Via Canon #201, Newhall; Allan Cameron, Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country. The Council directed staff to prepare a resolution establishing the Disaster Preparedness Council. ITEM 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS LOGO RFP PROPOSALS ITEM 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS CROSSING GUARDS SECURITY AGREEMENT It was moved by Heidt, second by Koontz, to continue this item to July 14th. With no objections, it was so ordered. The City Manager explained that this item is on the agenda to provide Crossing Guard Services for a period of 90 days at nine locations. Those speaking on this issue were: Harry Tarello, Copper Eagle Patrol; Lou Logian, Landmark Patrol. It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to approve the agreement with Herman Clements Security Services, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. On roll call vote:

4 ~ity Council Minutes Page 4 ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR TREASURER'S REPORT ITEM 13 ANNEX. SANITATION NO. 26 & 32 RESOLUTION NOS & 8882 ITEM 14 RENEWAL OF SERVICE AGREEMENTcARL WARREN ITEM 17 QUITCLAIM STORM DRAIN EASEMENT NO. 1587, TRACT ITEM 20 NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION ITEM 20a AUTOMOBILE FOR CITY MANAGER ITEM 20b TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT MCBEAN PKWY. & DEL MONTE DRIVE It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the consent calendar with the exception of item 15 which was taken from consent calendar for discussion. On roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Motion Boyer, Darcy, None carried. Heidt, Koontz, McKeon ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR REQUEST FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR. JURISDICTION TO RIGHTOFWAY FOR DOCKWEILER DRIVE The Community Development Director introduced this item to the Council stating that the item involved Los Angeles County's request for jurisdiction in order that it may acquire road rightofway toward satisfaction of street improvement requirements previously established in connection with approval of Tract Those speaking on this item were: Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233, Newhall; Allan Cameron, Ennismot'e Ave., Canyon Country; Susan Main, earl Chapman & Assoc., Civil Engineers. After discussion on the acquisition of rightofway it was moved by Heidt, second by Darcy to refer this item to staff for further investigation and continue this item to the meeting of August 25th. With no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS RECONVENE The Mayor called a recess at 9:40 p.m. At 9:53 p.m. the meeting reconvened, with all members present. Councilman Boyer reported that Councilman Koontz, Commissioner Brathwaite, and himself attended a hearing in Sacramento pertaining to Senate Bill Hunt Braley from Senator Davis' office spoke to Council regarding SB2277 and stated that Senate Bill 2814, the City Council term bill, was passed.

5 city Council Minutes Page 5,..._ ITEM 26 VIA PRINCESSA BENEFIT DISTRICT ITEM 27 CABLE TV FRANCHISES ORDINANCE NO ORDINANCE NO It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to set another study session with the Council and staff for the purpose of identifying basic policy issues and establishing a Council policy for each. On roll call vote: Ayes: Beyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon The interim City Manager introduced this item to the Council stating that the City is serviced by two cablevision companies, Kingvideo Cable and American Television and Communication Systems. Those addressing this item were: Saugus. Mike Lyons, Garza, The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No and It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance Nos and On roll call vote: Ordinance Nos and 8828 adopted. ITEM 28 ~ EXTENSION OF INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Community Development Director stated that previously the Council had approved an internship program in the Dept. of Community Development which is now expiring and asked for authorization to approve extension of this program. ITEM 29 ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICY TO GUIDE CITY RESPONSE TO DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS ON CITY'S PERIPHERY It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to continue the program for a period of 90 days commencing July 1st and to increase the salary from $7.00 to $7.50 per hour. On roll call vote: Councilwoman Heidt introduced this item to Council stating the intention was to focus Council attention on the need to create a policy to guide the City's response to development proposals on the City's periphery and establish a procedure of getting the EIR's within a certain time frame so that Council could comment on the EIR's. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Michael Kotch, W. Sloan canyon Rd., castaic; Allan Cameron, Ennismore Ave., canyon Country; Bob Lathrop, Highspring Ave., Newhall; Connie Worden, P.O. Bex 233, Newhall; Larry Nichols, Posada Dr., Valencia. After discussion on objective criteria, the DMS and developing a policy for the City to follow, Council referred this item to staff for refinement and preparation of a policy recommendation.

6 Page 6,... ITEM 30 The Interim City Manager explained that at the Council meeting of May 26th, Council received information relating SANTA CLARITA VALLEY to bids received for providing bus service in the Santa LOCAL BUS SERVICE Clarita Valley at which time Council was informed two bids were received. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to approve the County entering into a 60day interim agreement with the Antelope Valley Bus, Inc., at a cost figure of $128,000. On roll call vote: ITEM 31 QUITCLAIM DEEDS C ITY PARKS RESOLUTION N The City Manager reported that on January 28th, the City Manager presented to the City Council nine quitclaim deeds to the parks within the City and had been delivered to him by the County at which time the deeds were ref erered to the City Attorney for review. The City Attorney has completed his review and has recommended Council accept the deeds. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adopt Resolution No. 8885, effective July 1st. On roll call: Resolution No adopted. ITEM 32 CITY ROADS TASK FORCE The City Manager introduced this item to Council stating that the Council has received a proposal from the Joint Chambers Transportation Committee requesting the City endorse the formation of a task force. Those addressing the Council were: Michael Kotch, W. Sloan Canyon Rd., Castaic; Larry Nichols, Posada Dr., Valencia; Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233, Newhall; Jill Klajic, Langside, Canyon Country. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to refer this proposal to staff. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 33 STAFF AUTHORIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS The Community Development Director explained to Council that the need arises to contract for professional services to supplement staff efforts in completion of critical tasks. The City Manager stated that there are situations for hiring persons with expertise in handling EIR's, employee conflicts, etc., therefore staff is suggesting Council establish an expenditure limit of $20,000 under which staff may administratively negotiate and execute professional service contracts. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to give the City Manager authority to hire consultants under shortterm contracts each worth no more than $20,000. On roll call vote:

7 ~ L ~ Page 7 ITEM 34 PARKS INVENTORY & APPRAISALS The City Manager reported that staff has received information regarding an appraisal and inventory service from the firm of Marshall and Stevens, Inc. Following discussion regarding the hiring of this consultant, it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to contract with Marshall and Stevens, Inc. for an inventory and appraisal service for the parks within the boundaries of the City. On roll call vote: ITEM 35 COMMITTEE ON AGING AGREEMENT The City Manager introduced this item to Council stating that the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging Corp. has contracted with the County to provide paratransit service for the elderly and the handicapped residents and that Prop A funds can be used for this purpose. ITEM 36 CREATION OF PARKS & RECREATION DEPT., PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. & ASST. CITY MANAGER ORDINANCE N ORDINANCE NO It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve the terms and conditions of the agreement. On roll call vote: The City Manager explained this item is in reference to an ordinance creating the departments of Parks and Recreation and Public Works and the position of Assistant City Manager and to adopt appropriate documents. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to authorize the City Manager to utilize a search firm and to approve the job specifications. On roll call vote: The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance Nos and It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to waive further reading and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ordinance Nos and 8831 passed to second reading. The Mayor made a recommendation that perhaps Council meetings should adjourn at ll:30 p.m. and asked Council to consider using this as policy.

8 J_ Page 8 ITEM 39 AGREEMENTS FOR COUNTY CONTRACT SERVICES The City Attorney introduced this item to Council stating that that this item is a result of negotiations that have been pursued between the City and the County and have resulted in contracts that have been approved by the Board of Supervisors and conditions that were indicated by the City Council have been met or committed to. The City Attorney explained revisions that would be made to the Fire Services Contracts and stated that all other contracts are precisely as the County stated. r'"'"' ITEM 44 RESOLUTION N DEMAND REGISTER #12 ITEM 44a RESOLUTION N AMENDED DEMAND REGISTER It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve the agreements and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute each agreement and return to County Administrator. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Abstain: Darcy It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve Resolution No. 8884, demand register #12 and Resolution No. 8886, amendment to demand register #11. On roll call vote: Resolution Nos and 8886 adopted. ITEM 45 The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 8825, ORDINANCE N which amends the Municipal Code to add Chapter 3.19 to Title ESTABLISHING ARTICLE 3 establishing an Article 8 Fund. 8 FUND It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to waive further reading and to adopt this ordinance. On roll call vote: Ordinance No adopted. ITEM 46 ORDINANCE NO AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ITEM 47 COUNTY SERVICES REGARDING PARKS & RECREATION The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 8826, amending the official zoning map, Case No It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No On roll call vote: Ordinance No adopted. The City Manager stated that County services pertaining to Parks and Recreation may be handled by the staff and that it might be covered in the overall General Services Contract and through writing a letter Council could specify the services desired. It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to direct staff to prepare a letter indicating the services desired. On roll call vote:

9 Page 9 ITEM 48 GENERAL PLAN CONSULTANT The Community Development Director reported to Council this is a proposal for endorsement of a process and a schedule for selection of the General Plan Consultant. The process would be for staff to review the proposals received and organize a proposal review committee consisting of two Councilmembers, two Planning Commissioners, Mr. Kollar and Mr.Caravalho who would review the proposals and recommend to council three or four firms which would be interviewed. The Council in joint meeting with the Planning Commission would conduct the interviews utilizing criteria recommended by staff. Council would make the announcement of a consultant which would be at the August 11th meeting. The Council appointed Councilwomen Darcy and Heidt to serve on a subcommittee to review proposals. It was suggested by the City Manager to extend an invitation to the County to participate in the entire General Plan process because of the concern in the peripheral areas of the City. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve recommendation. With no objections, it was so ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUDIENCE) ORAL COMMUNICATION (COUNCIL) The following persons addressed the Council: Allan Cameron, Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country ramps leading to Highway 14 particularly from Jake's Way: Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233, Newhallwrote letter to Public Works requesting an analysis of Jake's Way and appeal process is 15 days. At this point, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to add this item to the agenda at this time due to the fact that the matter came up after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Motion carried It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to direct staff to file a timely appeal on this matter. On roll call vote: The oral communications of audience continued with Linda Storli, P.O. Box 55323, Valenciarequested Council agenda packets for Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission. Councilwoman Heidt expressed her concern of three supermarkets being closed in our City. With the closings, there is loss of revenue and loss of jobs to our community and requested a letter be written to the Federal Trade Commission and our Congressional delegation. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to add this to agenda as a subsequent need item after the posting of the agenda and to send letters to the FTC, Senators, Congressmen, President of U.S. and the Alpha Beta Corporation.

10 ., ~ June 23,1988 Page 10 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL) (contd) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Councilwoman Darcy requested to place two urgency ordinances on the next Council agenda; one would require mobilehome park owners to compensate and relocate homeowners when park close; the second would create a rent stabilization board to mediatate rent disputes. The City Attorney will prepare an ordinance for the next meeting. The City Manager reported that staff has met with the architects for the new City Hall and they feel staff should be in the new building by the end of August. He also stated that in a future agenda, there will be a recorrmendation made for an audit to take place at the end of June, The City Manager asked Council to consider a study session once a month for the discussion of one or two issues. ADJOURNMENT At 12:45 a.m., it was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to adjourn the meeting to July 14th at Arroyo Seco Jr. High School, Vista Delgado, Santa Clarita, 7:30 p.m. ~~~ Mayor ATTEST: