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Home My WebLink About2015-11-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - MUNI CODE CMSN (2)0 Agenda Item: 9 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Q) AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR i, CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: 1 j=� DATE: November 24, 2015 SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE WITH REGARD TO COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP AND REORGANIZATION DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services PRESENTER: Kevin Tonoian RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: 1. Adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.26 PLANNING COMMISSION, CHAPTER 2.28 PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND CHAPTER 2.29 ARTS COMMISSION OF TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING COMMISSIONER TERMS AND ORGANIZATION." 2. Approve the Local Appointments List, designate all branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library to receive a copy, and direct the City Clerk to cause the Local Appointments List to be posted. BACKGROUND The members of the Planning Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; Arts Commission; and Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel (FAAP) are all Local Appointments. Each member is nominated by a City Councilperson, and the appointment is made by the entire City Council. On March 24, 2015, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the City of Santa Clarita's request to move its City Council election to November of even years. As a result, staff presented an item at the November 10, 2015, City Council meeting recommending amendments Page 1 PacketPg. 42 to the appropriate sections of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code and FAAP Bylaws to modify the terms of office for Commissioners and the members of the FAAP to run through December 31 of the fourth calendar year after the appointment date or until their successor is appointed (whichever is later) to be consistent with changes in Council terms. If an appointment is made mid-term, that member is being appointed to fill the remaining term for that position. At the November 10 meeting, the City Council approved the amendments to the Bylaws of the Financial Accountability and Audit Panel (FAAP) and passed to second reading an ordinance to modify the appropriate sections of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code affecting members of each of the City's Commissions. Upon adopting the ordinance, the second recommended action approves the attached Local Appointments List indicating the new expiration dates of the members' terms. The Local Appointments List is a requirement of California Government Code, section 54970, also known as "The Maddy Act," which takes into consideration a vast and largely untapped reservoir of talent which exists among the citizenry that frequently is not aware of the opportunities for participation on local regulatory and advisory boards and commissions. For this reason, the Maddy Act was enacted for maximum public awareness of appointments made by the Governor, the City Council, or other legislative bodies. The Maddy Act also requires that, on or before December 31 of each year, the legislative body must cause to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions, and committees which are appointed by the City Council. The list must include which terms will expire during the next calendar year, with the name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment, the date the term expires, and the necessary qualifications for the position. Furthermore, legislative bodies must designate the public library with the largest service population within the jurisdiction to receive a copy of the list. However, the City has a practice of posting the list at all branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library for greater public access. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT None by this action. ATTACHMENTS Commisson Ordinance Local Appointments List Page 2 Packet Pg. 43 9.a ORDINANCE NO. 15 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.26 PLANNING COMMISSION, CHAPTER 2.28 PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND CHAPTER 2.29 ARTS COMMISSION OF TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING COMMISSIONER TERMS AND ORGANIZATION WHEREAS, on March 24, 2015, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the City of Santa Clarita's request to move its City Council election to November of even years; WHEREAS, it is the intent that Commissioners' terms to run concurrently with the terms of the nominating City Councilmember; WHEREAS, each of the Commissions votes in a Chair and Vice -Chair from amongst their membership; and WHEREAS, to maintain continuity of service it is in the best interest to move the member election of the Chair and Vice -Chair. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the following sections of Chapters 2.26, 2.28, and 2.29 are amended as shown on Exhibit A attached: Chapter 2.26 — Planning Commission Section 2.26.020 Members. Section 2.26.070 Organization. Chapter 2.28 —Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission Section 2.28.020 Members. Section 2.28.080 Organization. Chapter 2.29 — Arts Commission Section 2.29.020 Members. Section 2.29.080 Organization. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days from its passage and adoption. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law. Packet Pg. 44 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 241h day of November 2015. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) 9.a I, Kevin Tonoian, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the `o foregoing Ordinance 15- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 10"' day of November 2015. That thereafter, said Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24h' day of November 2015, by the following vote, to wit: c U w N AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance 15- and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806). CITY CLERK Packet Pg. 45 Chapter 2.26 Planning Commission Sections: 2.26.020 Members. 2.26.070 Organization. 2.26.020 Members. EXHIBIT A-1 9.a The Planning Commission shall consist of five (5) members, each of whom shall be a resident of the City of Santa Clarita and shall be appointed by the City Council pursuant to the procedure and terms set forth by resolution of the City Council. All such terms will run through December 31 of the fourth calendar year after the appointment date or until their successor is appointed (whichever is later). Commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. 2.26.070 Organization. The Commission shall elect a Chair and a Vice -Chair from among its members, each for a term of one year, at its first regular meeting after January 31st of each year. The Commission may also appoint such other officers as may be necessary for the administration of its business, at the same time and for like terms. The officers shall enter in the duties of their office at the first regular meeting after appointment. The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business and shall keep a record of all its minutes, resolutions, actions, findings and determinations. a c 0 v w N N r M r Packet Pg. 46 EXHIBIT A-2 9.a Chapter 2.28 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission Sections: 2.28.020 Members. 2.28.080 Organization. 2.28.020 Members. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission shall consist of five (5) members, each of whom shall be a resident of the City of Santa Clarita and shall be appointed by the City Council pursuant to the procedure and terms set forth by resolution of the City Council. All such terms will run through December 31 of the fourth calendar year after the appointment date or until their successor is appointed (whichever is later). Commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. 2.28.080 Organization. The Commission shall elect a Chair and a Vice -Chair from among its members, each for a term of one year, at its first regular meeting after January 31st of each year. The Commission may appoint such other officers as may be necessary for the administration of its business, at the same time and for like terms. The officers shall enter in the duties of their office at the first regular meeting after appointment. The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business and shall keep a record of all its minutes, resolutions, actions, findings and determinations. Packet Pg. 47 a c 0 v w N N r M r Chapter 2.29 Arts Commission Sections: 2.29.020 Members. 2.29.080 Organization. 2.29.020 Members. EXHIBIT A-3 9.a The Arts Commission shall consist of five (5) members, each of whom shall be a resident of the City of Santa Clarita and shall be appointed by the City Council pursuant to the procedure and terms set forth by resolution of the City Council. All such terms will run through December 31 of the fourth calendar year after the appointment date or until their successor is appointed (whichever is later). Commissioners shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. 2.29.080 Organization. The Commission shall elect a Chair and a Vice -Chair from among its members, each for a term of one year, at its first regular meeting after January 31st of each year. The Commission may appoint such other officers as may be necessary for the administration of its business, at the same time and for like terms. The officers shall enter in the duties of their office at the first regular meeting after appointment. The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business and shall keep a record of all its minutes, resolutions, actions, findings and determinations. a c 0 v w N N r M r Packet Pg. 48 9.b CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 23920 VALENCIABLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391 November 24, 2015 Name Charles Heffernan Diane Trautman Lisa Eichman Dennis Ostrom Timothy Burkhart PLANNING COMMISSION ARRointment Date Expiration Date Nominated by July 10, 2012 July 10, 2012 August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 December 31, 2016 Bob Kellar December 31, 2016 TimBen Boydston December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 Marsha McLean Laurene Weste Dante Acosta Duties: The Planning Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to investigate and make recommendations to the City Council regarding review of proposals for major public works projects; review proposals for acquisition of property for street, park or other public purposes; make recommendations to the City Council with respect to a specific plan or regulation or amendment; hold public hearings on proposed zoning; hear and decide applications for conditional uses or other permits; hear and decide applications for exceptions or variances; consider tentative maps of proposed subdivisions; have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Planning Commission, as provided for by the State of California. Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated by Duane Harte Michael Cruz Dianna Boone Ruthann Levison Kevin D. Korenthal July 10, 2012 August 28, 2012 August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 December 31, 2016 Bob Kellar December 31, 2016 TimBen Boydston December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 Marsha McLean Laurene Weste Dante Acosta Duties: The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to advise the City Council in all matters pertaining to parks, public recreation, and community services; cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound park, recreation, and community services planning and programming; and have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, as provided for by the State of California. Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED Packet Pg. 49 9.b CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 23920 VALENCIABLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391 November 24, 2015 Name John Dow Gary Choppe Dr. Michael Millar Patti Rasmussen Susan Shapiro ARTS CONMUSSION ARRointment Date Expiration Date Nominated by July 10, 2012 August 28, 2012 August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 December 31, 2016 Bob Kellar December 31, 2016 TimBen Boydston December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 Marsha McLean Laurene Weste Dante Acosta Duties: The Arts Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to advise the City Council and the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, or City Manager, in all matters pertaining to arts programming and public art; cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound arts development and arts planning and programming; and have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Arts Commission, as provided for by the State of California. Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION p7WLW\ • J\Y :: 11 : \It Jt \I Name Spence Leafdale James Farley Sandra Cattell Susan Orloff Wendy Langhans Appointment Date July 10, 2012 July 10, 2012 August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 Expiration Date Nominated by December 31, 2016 Bob Kellar December 31, 2016 TimBen Boydston December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018 Marsha McLean Laurene Weste Dante Acosta Duties The Financial Accountability and Audit Panel reviews and recommends approval of the annual work program to City Council to ensure land acquisition priorities are adhered to; reviews the accounting of the funds generated by the Open Space Preservation District; works in conjunction with the City's independent auditor to ensure the Preservation District funds were spent properly and good fiscal management of the funds is occurring; makes determinations as to whether the expenditures are consistent with the criteria and the requirements established in the Engineer's Report; and approves an annual written report for the public, summarizing these actions. Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Panel Members shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED Packet Pg. 50 9.b CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 23920 VALENCIABLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391 November 24, 2015 Name Marsha McLean Bob Kellar Laurene Weste TimBen Boydston Dante Acosta BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES ARRointment Date Expiration Date Nominated by July 1, 2014 June 23, 2015 June 23, 2015 July 9, 2013 July 1, 2014 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 Laurene Weste Frank Ferry Frank Ferry Bob Kellar Laurene Weste Duties The Santa Clarita Public Library shall be governed and operated in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Libraries Act (Education Code Section 18900 et seq.). Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Trustees shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council and hold office for three years. GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Name Tina Szumanski Appointment Date December 9, 2014 Expiration Date January 2, 2017 Nominated by City Council Duties: Board member duties and responsibilities include setting policy, establishing the budget, approving expenditures, and retaining legal counsel. Qualifications: The appointee shall (1) be appointed by the City Council, (2) be a resident voter of the City of Santa Clarita, and (3) serve a full two- or four-year term. It is the intent of the Legislature that persons appointed to boards of trustees have experience, training, and education in fields that will assist in the governance of the districts. (Health & Safety Code 2000 et seq.) THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED Packet Pg. 51 9.b CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 23920 VALENCIABLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391 November 24, 2015 NORTH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION Name ARRointment Date Expiration Date Nominated by Arthur Sohikian March 27, 2007 Upon New Appointment City Council Duties The North County Transportation Coalition is comprised of community leaders from the cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles whose mission is to improve the movement of people and goods in the North Los Angeles County region. Such efforts will include the development of policies and strategies that directly lead to the implementation of the projects and programs that address critical north county transportation issues, promote economic development, and maximize transportation funding opportunities for member jurisdictions. Qualifications The Board of the North County Transportation Coalition has 12 voting members. The cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Santa Clarita have three (3) representatives each: City Councilmember, City Manager or staff designee, and a representative appointed by the City Council from a business organization. The County of Los Angeles has three (3) representatives: the 5th District County Supervisor or designee, County staff representative, and a representative appointed by the 5th District County Supervisor from a business organization. N r M r THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED Packet Pg. 52