The Santa Clarita City Council held a special meeting November 19 regarding the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Master Plan. Wednesday night’s meeting marked the end of a four year public process, which began with the Planning Commission’s review.
The evening began with presentations from the City staff and a presentation and video from the Hospital, as well as a power point presentation from a group in opposition to the Hospital’s expansion plans. Following the presentations, approximately ninety speakers commented on the project representing both “for” and “against” positions.
After public comment a lengthy discussion took place. In the end Councilmember Laurie Ender made a motion with a second from Mayor Pro Tem Ferry to adopt the staff’s recommendation for approval of the project. The motion passed by a vote of four to one with Mayor Bob Kellar dissenting. The motion also included conditions of approval requested by Councilmembers Laurene Weste and Masha McLean.
The Hospital’s Development Agreement was passed to a second reading on a three to two vote with Councilmember Marsha McLean and Mayor Bob Kellar dissenting. The second reading will take place December 9 at the City Council’s final meeting of 2008.
