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r r CALL TO ORDER CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTFS OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. JUNE 14, 2005 Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:31 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. 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 WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Location of Property: 24158 San Fernando Road, Newhall, CA Property Owner: Mariann and Nelson Moore Under Negotiation: Price and Tenns RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:05 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURN Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, 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 Pro-Tern Weste gave the invocation.

JUNE 14, 2005 All Councilmembers were present. There was none. · In report, Darren Hernandez, Director of Administrative Services, advised that this item is to accept public comment,

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CALL TO ORDER

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M.

MINUTFS OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.

JUNE 14, 2005

Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:31 p.m.

ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.

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 WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Location of Property: 24158 San Fernando Road, Newhall, CA Property Owner: Mariann and Nelson Moore Under Negotiation: Price and Tenns

RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:05 p.m.

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

ADJOURN Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m.

CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, 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 Pro-Tern Weste gave the invocation.

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r CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6: 11 p.m.

ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.

FLAG SALUTE Mayor Smyth led the flag salute.

ITEMl PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING AND BALLOT TABULATION PROCESS FOR ANNEXING THE NORTHPARK AND STONECREST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS INTO THE CITY DISTRICTS Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.

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

In report, Darren Hernandez, Director of Administrative Services, advised that this item is to accept public comment, allowing interested persons to "hear and be heard," concerning the Assessment Ballots, and the Annexation and Annual Levy of Assessments for the Northpark and Stonecrest Landscape Maintenance District areas and tabulation of Assessment Ballots. r No requests to speak were submitted on this item.

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Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to close the public hearing.

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

Mayor Smyth directed that the assessment ballots be tabulated. Council will return to this item after the ballots have been counted for the results to be announced. Council returned to this item at 8:40 p.m.

Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced the results of the ballot tabulation for the Northpark district as follows: 527 ballots were returned representing $184,450 of total assessment; 67% of the weighted ballots were cast in favor of the assessment; 33% of the weighted ballots were cast against the assessment. Therefore, a majority protest does not exist.

Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 05-60, confirming the annexation of Northpark into the City Landscape Districts.

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

Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced the results of the ballot tabulation for the Stonecrest district as follows: 236 ballots were returned representing $97,468 of total assessment; 54% of the weighted ballots were cast in favor or the assessment; 46% of the weighted ballots were cast against the assessment. Therefore, a majority protest does not exist.

Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 05-61, confirming tbe annexation of Stonecrest into tbe City Landscape Districts.

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar commented on the success of the Boys and Girls Club Auction held over the weekend.

Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented on the Memorial Day event sponsored by· the Blue Star Mothers, a tour of the MRF site with Councilmember McLean, a recent CAO meeting regarding the Whitaker-Bermite site, that the Redevelopment Committee is doing a great job, that Sanitation Districts 26 and 32 will combine into one, the Boys and Girls Club Auction success, the death of Carole Nordella and Michael Farkash; and commended the Friends of the Santa Clara River for their support of the need to preserve open space.

Councilmember McLean commented on her attendance at Older Americans Recognition Day with Mayor Pro Tern Weste, her attendance at the installation of officers for the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, a public meeting regarding the Caspar Mine, the grand opening of the Veteran's Historical Plaza, the Eternal Valley event on Memorial Day, the Blue Star Mothers event. She further commented on the City's MRF as an enhancement to help the City meet its recycling goal, the Chamber of Commerce's new building, that she was elected to the position of Treasurer at the LA County Division meeting of the League of California Cities, West Nile Virus, Charlotte and Frank Kleeman being honored by receiving the College of the Canyons Foundation 2005 Silver Spur Award for Community Service, a meeting of the Orange Line Development Authority, the SCV Leadership graduation, and the Boys and Girls Club Auction.

Councilmember Ferry commented on the recent briefing wi~ Joe Knollenberg, Chair of the House Transportation Appropriations Committee, regarding funding for the Cross Valley Connector; on Judge Nash's approval of City programs for punishmentof juvenile offenders; on a book· of resources available from the SCV Resource Center; on Unity Day held at Golden

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Valley High School, on a meeting with human resources directors on the dangers of over-the­counter drugs; and expressed thanks for the efforts toward graffiti cleanup.

Mayor Smyth invited attendance at the City's State of the City Luncheon on June 29 at the Hyatt.

A WARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented a certificate to Sonny Host for being recognized during Older Americans Recognition Day.

PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented certificates to members of the Santa Clarita Valley Trails Advisory Committee and Chair Laura Hauser for their efforts in designing a valley-wide trail network and mapping more than 433 miles of trails throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time were Bart Reed representing the Transit Coalition urging the passage of the Negative Declaration for the Las Lomas project; Sandra Catttell regarding Las Lomas; John Steffen regarding the impacts of the Riverpark project; Ruthann Levison representing the Sand Canyon HOA Fire Safe Council expressing appreciation for the Citizens Emergency Response Team; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE expressing appreciation for a meeting with environmental staff on the Bouquet Creek project and requesting regular updates. The following individuals spoke requesting that the City provide additional funding for the SC Series at the Vital Express Center: Paul Strickland representing the Santa Clarita Arts Advisory Committee, TimBen Boydston representing the Arts Alliance and AAC, Gary Heidkamp representing the Arts Advisory Committee, Scott Bruckner representing the Santa Clarita Artists Association, Sherry Klahs representing the Santa Clarita Master Chorale, Dr. Michael Millar representing the Santa: Clarita Symphony, Sue Widger representing the Santa Clarita Ballet, and Brian Wilcher representing the SCV Concert Band.

STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that he had met with Dr. Van Hook of College of the Canyons to come up with some ideas to reduce costs for use of the Vital Express Center; hopefully the arts groups would be pleased with the results. Mr. Pulskarnp also provided an update on the Caspar Mine proposal, indicating that an item would be placed on the June 28 Council agenda for consideration of a position.

Carl Newton, City Attorney, in response to a recent request from Councilmember Kellar, advised that the US District Court had imposed a permanent injunction against the City of Glendale's day laborer ordinance and indicated that staff would keep the Council informed of any changes in status.

EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be added.

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APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the agenda.

Hearing no objections, It was so ordered.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the May 24, 2005 special and regular City Council meetings as submitted.

Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.

CONVENE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CALL TO ORDER Chair Smyth called the meeting of the Public Financing Authority to order at 7:26 p.m.

ROLL CALL All Authority Members were present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2004 meeting as submitted.

Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.

ITEM2 NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE REFINANCING OF THE 1997 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION In report, Darren Hernandez, Director of Administrative Services, advised that this item is for the consideration of refinancing the 1997 COPs to achieve savings to the City.

No requests to speak were submitted on this item.

City Council: Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 05-68 authorizing the current refunding of the 1997 Certificates of Participation and the execution and delivery of the not to exceed $18,500,000 Refunding Certificates of , Participation (Public Facilities) 2005 Series, approve the execution of sale documents, a trust agreement, a base lease, a lease agreement, assignment agreement, continuing disclosure agreement, escrow agreement and preliminary official statement and authorize the taking of certain actions in connection with the execution and delivery of such Refunding Certificates of Participation.

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

Public Financing Authority: Motion by McLean, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. JPA 05-1 approving documents In connection with the execution and delivery of not to exceed $18,500,000 in Refunding Certificates of Participation (Public Facilities) 2005 Series.

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

ADJOURN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Chair Smyth adjourned the meeting of the Public Financing Authority at 7:27 p.m.

RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Smyth resumed the meeting of the City Council at 7:27 p.m.

ITEM3 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.

ITEM4 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 Since 1991, the City has administered the provision of public transportation services throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works provides funding for services in unincorporated areas. This Agreement is renewed annually. Approve Agreement with County of Los Angeles to provide public transportation services in a contract amount not to exceed $2,400,000 for Fiscal Year 2005/2006, and authorize the City Manager or. designee to execute the Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval.

ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR CEMEX BUDGET AND AGREEMENT WITH WIILDAN ASSOCIATES . FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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Currently, the City is a party to four legal suits that pertain to Cemex Corporation's proposed sand and gravel mining in Soledad Canyon. This is a request for additional funding to continue the City's legal efforts to the end of the fiscal year. This item also requests that the City Council approve amending the professional services agreement with Willdan Associates for environmental research services related to the Cemex opposition strategy. Transfer $200,000 from the Council Contingency (Account #2250-7401) to the Cemex operating account (Account #3110-8110 Project 06.00) for legal services. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to amend the professional services agreement with Willdan Associates, for environmental services related to the Cemex opposition strategy, for an additional amount not to exceed $50,000, subject to City Attorney approval.

ITEM6 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-002 FOR THE RIVERPARK DEVELOPMENT RIVERPARK DEVELOPMENT Consideration of adoption of an ordinance which approves Zone Change 02-002. Adopt Ordinance No. 05-7 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCil.. OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-002 (MASTER CASE 02-175) FOR THE RIVERPARK PROJECT SITE LOCATED ON 695.4 ACRES OF LAND AT THE TERMINUS OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD, EAST OF BOUQUET CANYON ROAD BETWEEN THE CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY PROPERTY AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD".

Addressing the Council on this item was Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE.

ITEM7 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF THE 2004 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS This ordinance will adopt the most recent edition of the California Electrical Code including local amendments as mandated by State law. Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 05·8 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCil.. OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2004 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE PUBLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS. COMMISSION WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS AS TITLE 19 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE."

ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR 2004-2005 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0039 AND M0044 - AW ARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT The Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal project is an integral part of the City's pavement management program and adds pavement and slurry seal asphalt maintenance treatments to selected City streets. Award the construction contract for the 2004-2005 Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project Nos. M0039 and M0044, to Security Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $4,185,687.50; and authorize a ten percent

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contingency in the amount of $418,569.00; approve the expenditure of $125,000.00 from Account No. M0039001-8001 for construction management services; transfer $181,105.64 from Account No. S3016302-8001 to Account No. M0039302-8001, and transfer $23,578.66 from Account No. M0022001-8001 to Account No. M0039001-8001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all project documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

ITEM9 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZATION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 161ll STREET STORM DRAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT This project will replace the storm drain system near the intersection of 16th Street and Walnut Street with a new system within the public right-of-way that will outlet to the Santa Clara River. The existing drain, located mostly on private property, is currently servicing public drainage. Portions of the existing system have collapsed and are beyond repair. Adopt Resolution No. 05-62 approving the 16th Street Storm Drain Replacement project by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District; and authorize the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to proceed with the construction of the project.

ITEMlO CONSENT CALENDAR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 ANNUAL CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTIER, ACCESS RAMPS, AND MEDIAN MODIFICATION - PROJECT NOS. M0042, M0043, T0022, AND C0023 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project improved and upgraded the City's sidewalk and drainage system by removing and replacing the existing damaged concrete sidewalks and curb and gutter system caused by tree root infiltration and pavement settlement. This year's program also included modification of identified city medians to improve traffic flow. Accept the completion of the construction contract executed by Kalban, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Concrete Rehabilitation Program of removal and replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, handicapped access ramps and median modification, Project Nos. M0042, M0043, T0022 and C0023; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; direct staff to release the retention amount 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law; and adequately provide for project costs associated with the construction of these projects by authorizing the transfer of funds in the total amount of $25,998.92.

ITEMll CONSENT CALENDAR CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR GAP CLOSURE, PROJECT NO. SIOOI - FACILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE GAS COMPANY (SEMPRA) AND AGREEMENTS AND CONSENTS FOR ENTRY, POSSESSION, USE, AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY This item is for the City's Cross Valley Connector Gap Closure, which will extend Newhall Ranch Road from Interstate 5 to Copper Hill Drive. Authorize the execution of the facility relocation agreements with The Gas Company (Sempra) in the amount of $745,000.00 pending

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approval of the FY 05-06 Budget for the Cross Valley Connector (CVC) Gap Closure, Project No. SlOOl; authorize the execution of agreements and consent documents, including entry permits, possession and use agreements, consent agreements, real estate acquisition and purchase agreements, and the execution of right-of-way documents for the CVC Gap Closure; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

ITEM12 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR AIL ZONES WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1, Tl AND TIA Resolution calling for an Engineer's Report detailing the annual levy of assessments for all zones within Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Nos. 1, Tl, TIA and A-2 for Fiscal Year 2005/06, and setting a date for a public hearing on the report. Adopt Resolution No. 05-63 to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, approve the preliminary Engineer's Report, and set the public hearing for July 12, 2005.

ITEM13 CONSENT CALENDAR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 RENEW AL OF LANDSCAPE CONTRACTS City Council has previously reviewed and approved the awarding of multi-year maintenance and inspection contracts for the various landscape maintenance district contractors listed in the agenda report. As a procedural matter, expenditure authorization must be granted for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005. Authorize the continuation of contracts for maintenance and inspection of the LMD's, and for routine and emergency repairs/replacements within these districts, as described in the attached contract detail sheet, contingent on the adoption of the proposed 2005-2006 Fiscal Year budget.

ITEM14 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR AIL ZONES WITHIN STREETUGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 Resolution calling for an Engineer's Report detailing the annual levy of assessments for all zones within Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2005/06, and calling for a Public Hearing on the report. Adopt Resolution No. 05-64 to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, approve the preliminary Engineer's Report, and set the Public Hearing for July 12, 2005.

ITEM15 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND CONTINUED M.ArnTENANCE FOR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA NOS. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20 AND 22 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006

· Resolution calling for an Engineer's Report detailing the annual levy of assessments for Drainage Benefit Assessment Area Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20 and 22 for Fiscal Year 2005/06, and calling for a

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Public Hearing on the report. Adopt Resolution No. 05-65 to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, approve the preliminary Engineer's Report, and set the Public Hearing for July 12, 2005.

ITEM16 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20, 21, and 22 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 05-66 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 20, 21, and 22.

Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to approve the Consent Calendar.

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

RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Smyth called a recess at 7:29 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

CONVENE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER Chair Smyth called the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to order at 7:45 p.m.

ROLL CALL All Agency Members were present.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2005 meeting as submitted.

Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.

ITEM17 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 ANNUAL BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mayor/Chair Smyth opened the public hearing.

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

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Ken Pulskamp, City Manager/Executive Director, advised that this item is a joint public hearing of the Council and Redevelopment Agency on the proposed Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Operating Budget, Redevelopment Agency Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and reviewed department highlights and the CIP.

Addressing the Council on this item was Brad Berens representing the SCV Committee on Aging.

Mayor/Chair Smyth closed the joint public hearing.

Council discussion included exploring a partnership with the Hart School District for an alcohol/drug program, working with the County to provide additional funds to the Senior Center, including additional funds for the Orange Llne Development Authority for transportation needs, and the progress made toward the goal of 15% reserves.

Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to schedule the budget for adoption at the June 28, 2005 joint City Council and Redevelopment Agency meeting.

Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.

ADJOURNSANTACLARITAREDEVELOPMENTAGENCY Chair Smyth adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 8:36 p.m.

RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Smyth resumed the Council meeting at 8:36 p.m.

ITEM18 UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND TO FILE AN APPLlCATION WITH LAFCO FOR THE SOUTH SANTA CLARITA SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT (MC 05-078), LOCATED OUTSIDE THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE CITY LIMITS GENERALLY EAST OF INTERSTATE 5 AND WEST OF THE CITY LIMITS Kai Luoma, Senior Planner, advised that this action would authorize the City Manager, or designee, to file an application to LAFCO for the South Santa Clarita sphere of influence amendment to amend the City's existing sphere of influence to include approximately 595 acres of area.

Addressing the Council on this item was Carlyle Hall representing Las Lomas Land Company. One written comment was submitted.

Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 05-67 adopting the Negative Declaration and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to ftle a sphere of Influence amendment application with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).

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

ITEMl PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING AND BALLOT TABULATION PROCESS FOR ANNEXING THE NORTIIPARK AND STONECREST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS INTO THE CITY DISTRICTS At this time, Mayor Smyth returned to Item 1 on the agenda to receive the results of the ballot tabulation process and for Council to followup as appropriate.

ITEM19 NEW BUSINESS FIRST READING OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS RECYCLING ORDINANCE Travis Lange, Environmental Services Manager, advised that as part of the City's ongoing efforts to divert waste from landfills and to comply with the State mandated diversion rate of 50 percent (AB 939), the City has prepared a Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) recycling ordinance. The ordinance will require a minimum of 50 percent diversion of the waste materials generated through several construction and demolition related projects throughout the City.

Addressing the Council on this item was Terra Donlon representing the Building Industry Association.

In response to inquiries from the Council, staff provided additional information but indicated that not all questions could be answered at this time.

Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPI'ER 15.46, CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, TO DIVISION 3 OF TITLE 15 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE" with staff to bring back a status report In 12 months.

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

ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.

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FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.

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