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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - APPROVAL OF JOINT REG MTG MINS (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA City Council / Board of Library Trustees / Public Financing Authority and City Council Acting as the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Former Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency Joint Regular Meeting Minutes — Tuesday, June 23, 2015 6:00 PM City Council Chambers INVOCATION Councilmember Acosta delivered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor/President McLean called to order the regularjoint meeting of the City Council/Board of Library Trustees at 6:40 p.m. 0 ROLL CALL U All Councilmembers were present. 5 FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Acosta led the flag salute. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilinenibers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to Pull an itern for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Acosta, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling item 4 for comment and item 5 for comment and separate vote. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Councilmember Acosta and Council recognized Victoria Kirshner for winning two CIF swim titles and presented her with a certificate. Councilmember Weste and Council recognized Harold and Jacquie Petersen for their philanthropic work in support of the community and presented them with a plaque. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Dustin De Lu Hante and Robbie Bailey, representing Registered Nurses at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, regarding the hospital contract negotiations-, Doug Fraser, representing Manufactured Horne Park residents, regarding agenda order-, Ray APPROWED Henry regarding support for local businesses; Mary Gooneratne regarding corporate personhood; Jim Soliz regarding translation services; and Cindy Howard regarding the need for an adult day care center. Two written comment cards were received from Steve Petzold regarding SCVTV and billboards. STAFF -COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin offered to speak with Mr. Henry after the meeting-, indicated the resolution provided by Ms. Gooneratne would be forwarded to the City Council; commented that translation services are always provided at Council meetings when requested; an ' d requested "Fransit Manager Adrian Aguilar speak with Ms. Howard regarding transportation to an alternative adult day care center. Councilmember Kellar requested and Council concurred to move item 14 before item 11. rz 0 COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Boydston, Mayor Pro Tern Kellar, and Councilmember Acosta waived their remarks in the interest of time. Councilmember Weste commented on the 4th ofJuly parade festivities; invited residents to enjoy the Farmer's Market on Main Street on Saturday mornings; commented on attending a performance ofthe Sound Of Music at the College of the.Canyons Performing Arts Center; commented on a trip to Washington, D.C., along with Mayor Pro Tent Kellar and City Manager Ken Striplin, where they worked with U.S. Senators, Congressman Steve Knight, the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management to discuss the Centex issue. Mayor McLean commented on the June 9. 2015, California High Speed Rail Authority Board meeting in downtown Los Angeles, indicated the Board directed their staff review the effects of proposed routes and return in six months; commented on her attendance at the Touch a Truck event on June 20, and thanked staff and Community for their support of the Senior Center fundraiser event; commented on her attendance at the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments meeting where mobility issues and regional projects were discussed; and reminded residents 4th of July events are listed on the City's website. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED fUNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tein SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean Page 2 1 Packet Pg. 14 1 ITEM I APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 9, 2015, Special Meeting. ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council, Board of Library Trustees, and Successor Agency approve the rninUtCS of June 9, 2015, Joint Regular Meeting. ITEM 3 READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES M Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council 2 taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council agenda. Council 4) may determine that the title has been read. 0 U RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 4 FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The City's budget totals $187.2 million. This includes funding for the Redevelopment Successor Agency, Sheriff -s budget, Capital Projects, operations and maintenance, capital outlay, and debt services. Fiscal Year 2015-2016 General Fund appropriations total $97.6 million. General Fund revenues.total $98 million. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency for the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita: 1. Adopt Resolution Adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, Making Appropriations for the Amount Budgeted and Establishing Fiscal Policies. 2. Adopt Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Capital Improvement Program. 3. Adopt Resolution Approving and Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016. 4. Adopt Resolution Electing to Receive All or a Portion of the Tax Revenues Pursuant to Health and Safety Code (Community Development Law). Page 3 Packet Pg 15 5. Adopt resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code. 6. Adopt Resolution Providing for Compensation of the Employees of the City and Amcndin,g the Position Classification Plan. 7. Adopt Resolution Between the Board of Administration Cali fornia Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Santa Clarita for Employer Paid Member Contributions. 8. Adopt Resolution Approving a Loan from the General Fund to the Valencia Bridge & Thoroughfare District in the amount of $400,000. COUncilmernber Boydston requested clarification regarding the general fund loan of $400,000. Director of Public Works Robert Newman elaborated on the need to move this project forward in order to receive Federal project grants of S6,000,000. L) 5 Adopted Resolution Nos. 15-42, 15-43, 15-44, 15-45, 15-46, 15-47, and 15-48. 0 0 2 a. Item 5 was moved to Item Pulledfir Separate Vote a ITEM 6 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 Determination and approval of the rates for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2015-16. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE ANNUAL STOR-MWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION 17EE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16." Adopted Ordinance No. 15-05 ITEM 7 SIERRA HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT B3014 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will refurbish the existing medians on Sierra Highway from Via Princessa to Soledad Canyon Road and create a triple left -turn pocket from northbound Sierra Highway onto westbound Soledad Canyon Road. Page 4 Packet Pg. 16 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Sierra Highway Beautification and Intersection Improvements, Project B3014. 2. Award the construction contract to STL Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $1,059,000, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $158,850, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,217,850. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. ITEM 8 POOL CHEMICAL CONTRACT FOR CITY POOLS Award Pool Chemical Contract for City Pools. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Award a contract to Waterline Technologies, Inc. for pool chemicals, for an initial term of one year, with the option of two additional renewals in an amount not to exceed $90,429.36 annually. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval, and execute two renewals at an annual cost not to exceed $90,429.36 plus the cost of any Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases. ITEM 9 APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES City Council adopt a resolution reappointing Mayor Pro Tern Kellar and Councilmember Weste to the Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees for three-year terms, expiring June 30, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution reappointing Mayor Pro Tem Kellar and COUncilinember Weste to the Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees for three-year terms, expiring June 30, 2018. Adopted Resolution No. 15-49. Page 5 Packet Pg. 17 W C 0 0 ITEM 10 CHECK REGISTER NO. 12 FOR THE PERIOD 05/15/15 THROUGH 05/28/15 AND 06/04/15. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 05/14/15 THROUGH 06/04/15. Check Register No. 12 for the Period 05/15/15 through 05/28/15 and 06/04/15. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 05/14/15 through 06/04/15. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 12. ITEM PULLED FOR SEPARATE VOTE ITEM 5 RIM OF THE VALLEY SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The National Park Service has released the Rim of the Valley Draft Special Resource Study and Environmental Assessment for public review and comment. Public comments are due by June 30, 2015. The draft document contains four alternatives, including an agency preferred alternative (Alternative C). RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council support Alternative D and send statements of position to the National Park Service and Santa Clarita's federal and state legislative delegation. Councilmember Boydston requested the Council to modify the recommended action to support Alternative C with modifications to the boundaries which would include CEMEX. Mayor McLean and Councilmeniber Weste confirmed that the recommended action supports the study of the areas, not an approval of the final boundaries. Councilmember Boydston did not receive support for a modified motion; called for separate vote; and explained that his no vote was due to the ovcr-reaching boundaries. Motion to support Alternative D map and send statements of position to the National Park Service and Santa Clarita's federal and state legislative delegation. RESULT: APPROVED 13 TO 21 MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember SECONDER: Dante Acosta, Councilmember AYES: Bob Kellar, Laurene Weste, Marsha McLean NAYS: Dante Acosta, TimBen Boydston Page 6 Packet Pg. 18 0 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 11 ANNEXATION OF PARCELS WITHIN TRACT 60258 (FIVE KNOLLS) INTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I Annexation of parcels located in Tract 60258 into the City of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 3 1 (Five Knolls) to fund costs associated with the on-going maintenance and improvements of landscaping. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a public hearing and open and review ballots. If no majority protest exists, adopt a resolution approving the Frigineer's Report for annexing parcels in Tract 60258 into the City of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 2008-1 and Zone 31 (Five Knolls), and ordering levies beginning Fiscal Year 2015-16. If a majority protest exists, no action will be required. Mayor McLean opened the public hearing. 0 City Clerk Kevin Tonoian reported that all notices required by law have been provided. Addressing the Council on this iteni was Cam Nolterneyer, representing Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment (SCOPE). M ayor McLean closed the public hearing. Mayor McLean directed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots. City Clerk Kevin Tonoian announced that 106 percent of the ballots are in favor of the annexation. Therefore, no majority protest exists. Adopted Resolution No. 15-50. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS1 MOVER: TimBen Boydston, Councilmember SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Mayor ProTern AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean ITEM 12 ANNEXATION OF PARCELS INTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. I (ANNEXATION NO. L-94) Consideration for annexing 39 parcels receiving benefit into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. Page 7 Packet P __1 1 9 19 L�--] RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a public hearing, and open and review the ballots. If no majority protest exists, adopt a resolution ordering said annexation, and authorize the annual levy and collection of assessments within the District. If a majority protest exists, no action will be required. Mayor McLean opened the public hearinga. City Clerk Kevin Tonoian reported that all notices required by law have been provided. Mayor McLean closed the public hearing. Mayor McLean directed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots. City Clerk Kevin Tonoian announced that 100 percent of the ballots are in favor of the annexation. Therefore, no majority protest exists. Adopted Resolution No. 15-51. 0 Q RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: TimBen Boydston, Counciimember AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean ITEM 13 STAR OIL HOUSE - REMOVAL OF HISTORIC DESIGNATION, DONATION OF PROPERTY, AND DEMOLISH ALL STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 24148 PINE STREET Resolution of the City Council directing staff to remove the historic designation from the Star Oil House, receive the property as donation, and demolish all structures located at 24148 Pine Street. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the removal of the historic designation from the Star Oil House, accepting the donation of the property, and adopting a Negative Declaration to allow for the demolition of structures located at 24148 Pine Street. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a] I documents related to the donation of property and demolition of structures on the subject property, subject to City Attorney approval. Mayor McLean opened the public hearing. City Clerk Kevin Tonoian reported that all notices required by law have been provided. Page 8 Packet Pg. 20 Assistant Planner 11 David Peterson provided the staff presentation. Addressing the Council on this item was Leon Worden. Councilmember Weste requested the Historical Society have access to the remaining standing building to evaluate and remove any potential artifacts; and moved the recommended action. Mayor McLean closed the public hearing. COUncilmember Boydston requested clarification of the motion-, and Council discussed the timeline and flexibility of the recommended action. Councilmember Weste amended the motion to include allowing 30 days to review the property for historical artifacts. Adopted Resolution No. 15-52. RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED JUNANIMOUSI MOVER: LaUrene Weste. Councilinember SECONDER: TimBen Boydston, COLincilinember AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM 14 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6.02 OF TITLE 6 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING MANUFACTURED HOME PARK RENT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES" All update process has been completed for Santa Clarita Municipal Code 6.02 - Manufactured Home Park Rental Adjustment Procedures. These updates include the re -ordering of sections for ease of use and understanding, removal of some little -used sections, clarification of the Ian,-ua,-e in some sections, broadening of the Manufactured Home Rental Adjustment Panel's discretion in some areas. and a reduction in the types of space rent increases allowed in a non-standard space rent increase. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council discuss, approve, and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6.02 OF TITLE 6 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING MANUFACTURED HOME PARK RENT AD.IUSTMENT PROCEDURES." This item was heard prior to Public Hearings. Page 9 Packet Pg. 21 0 0 Housing Program Administrator Erin Lay provided the staff report. City Attorney Joseph Montes commented on a letter received yesterday from the Dowdall Law Offices representing Santa Clarita Mobile Home Park Owners, concerning the draft ordinance; and presented an updated draft addendum of section 6.02.090 to the ordinance, which was also provided to the public. Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace; Ray Henry; Rudolph Pavini; and Douglas Fraser, representing Mobile Home Park residents. Seven written comment cards were submitted. Councilmember Boydston requested additional information from Housing Program Administrator Erin Lay; and proposed changes to the Ordinance as follows: change to a zero U 5 floor for increases with a 5 percent cap for Consumer Price Index (CPI), that can be revisited; allow the park owners to ask for both the CPI and capital improvements reimbursements; and C 0 park owners' ability to petition for the fair and equitable return, as a decision of the U Manufactured Home Rent Adjustment Panel (Panel). Councilmember Weste indicated support for the suggested amendments to the recommended action. Mayor Pro Tem Kellar will bring a disclosure form concept forward to the local real estate industry. Mayor McLean cautioned the modified recommendation may cause higher rents. COUncilmember Acosta requested clarification on whether the additional draft language concerning the non-exclusive list of factors to be considered by the Panel in the event of an appeal on a fair return increase was a part of the motion. COUncilmember Weste seconded the amended motion with clarification on the addendum. Councilmember Boyclston clarified that the addendum should also be a part of his motion. City Attorney.loseph Montes reiterated the motion on the floor. Motion to approve the Ordinance for first reading with the following modifications: the CPI floor will be zero and the CP1 cap will be 5 percent, by right; the non-standard increases (capital improvement reimbursement and fair rate of return) will be available in the same year as CPI increase; and the language provided to the Council concerning the non-exclusive list of factors to be considered by the Panel in the event of an appeal on the fair return on investment increase will be included. Page 10 1 Packet PgTi� RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED 14 TO 11 MOVER: TimBen Boydston, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember AYES: Dante Acosta, TimBen Boyclston, Laurene Weste, Marsha McLean NAYS: Bob Kellar NEW BUSINESS ITEM 15 APPROVAL OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT LEASE TRANSACTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFINANCING THE CITY'S $17,700,000 REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (PUBLIC FACILITIES - CIVIC CENTER) 2005 SERIES Approve refinancing of $17,700,000 Refunding Certificates of Participation 2005 Series. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Adopt a resolution authorizing the refinancing of its $17,700,000 Refunding Certificates of Participation (Public Facilities - Civic Center) 2005 Series by entering into a private placement lease transaction, and the execution and delivery of a Site Lease, Lease Agreement, Escrow Agreement, and a Placement Agreement, and the taking of certain actions in connection therewith. Public Financing Authority: Adopt a resolution authorizing approval of certain documents in connection with a private placement lease transaction. Finance and Technology Manager Carmen Magana provided the staff report. Councilmember Boydston requested clarification from Ms. Magana regarding other City assets. Motion for City Council to adopt Resolution No. 15-53 authorizing the refinancing of its $17,700,000 Refunding Certificates of Participation (Public Facilities - Civic Center) 2005 Series by entering into a private placement lease transaction, and the execution and delivery of a site Lease, Lease Agreement, Escrow Agreement, and a Placement Agreement, and the taking of certain actions In connection therewith. RESULT: ADOPTED JUNANIMOUSI MOVER: Dante Acosta, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurcne Weste, Councilmember AYES: Acosta, Boyclston, Kellar, Weste, McLean 4) 0 Page I I I Packet Pg. 23 1 Motion for Public Financing Authority to adopt Resolution No. JPA 15-01 authorizing approval of certain documents in connection with a private placement lease transaction. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dante Acosta, Boardmember SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Vice Chair AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 11 Addressing the Council was Cam Noltereyer regarding the LMD ballots, the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital nurses community meeting, and the upcoming Sanitation District meeting. r STAFF COMMENTS 4) 0 C City Manager Ken Striplin indicated LMD assessment refers to landscape improvements which 0 benefit a specific neighborhood and these assessments are disclosed to individuals in advance of 0 purchasing homes within this development. 2 iL Councilmember Boydston requested clarification that these assessments are only applied to new houses in new neiohborhoods. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK Page 12 MAYOR IPacket Pg. 274 ]