HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-23 - MINUTES - JOINT REG (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/Chair McLean called to order the regular joint meeting of the City
Council/Board of Library Trustees/Public Financing Authority/Successor Agency at 6:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Acosta led the flag salute.
' EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers 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 item 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 Home Park residents, regarding agenda order; Ray
Henry regarding support for local businesses; Mary Gooneratne regarding corporate personhood; I 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; and requested
Transit 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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Boydston, Mayor Pro Tem Kellar, and Councilmember Acosta waived their
remarks in the interest of time.
Councilmember Weste commented on the 4th of July parade festivities; invited residents to
enjoy the Farmer's Market on Main Street on Saturday mornings; commented on attending a ,
performance of the Sound of Music at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center;
commented on a trip to Washington, D.C., along with Mayor Pro Tem 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 Cemex 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 sixmonths; 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 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
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' ITEM 1
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 minutes of June 9, 2015, Joint Regular Meeting.
ITEM 3
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 agenda, Council
may determine that the title has been read.
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.
I4. Adopt Resolution Electing to Receive All or a Portion of the Tax Revenues Pursuant to
Health and Safety Code (Community Development Law).
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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 Amending
the Position Classification Plan.
7. Adopt Resolution Between the Board of Administration California 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.
Councilmember 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 $6,000,000.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 15-42, 15-43,15-44, 15-45, 15-46, 15-47, and 15-48.
Item S was moved to Item Pulled for Separate Vote
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 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE 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 Siena Highway from Via Princessa to
Soledad Canyon Road and create a triple left -turn pocket from northbound Sierra Highway onto
westbound Soledad Canyon Road. I
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' 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:
1. 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 Tem 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 Councilmember Weste
to the Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees for three-year terns, expiring June 30, 2018.
Adopted Resolution No. 1549.
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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 Q.
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 Councilmember 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 over -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 2)
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Dante Acosta, Councilmember
AYES:
Bob Kellar, Laurene Weste, Marsha McLean
NAYS:
Dante Acosta, TimBen Boydston
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' PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 11
ANNEXATION OF PARCELS WITHIN TRACT 60258 (FIVE KNOLLS) INTO
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1
Annexation of parcels located in Tract 60258 into the City of Santa Clarita Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 31 (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 Engineer'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.
City Clerk Kevin Tonoian reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer, representing Santa Clarita
Organization for Planning the Environment (SCOPE).
' Mayor McLean closed the public hearing.
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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. 15-50.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: TimBen Boydston, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
ITEM 12
ANNEXATION OF PARCELS INTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1 (ANNEXATION NO. L-94)
Consideration for annexing 39 parcels receiving benefit into Streetlight Maintenance District
No. 1.
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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 hearing.
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.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: TimBen Boydston, Councilmember
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 all 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.
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City Clerk Kevin Tonoian reported that all notices required by law have been provided. I
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Assistant Planner II 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 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: TimBen Boydston, Councihnember
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"
An 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 language
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
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES."
This item was heard prior to Public Hearings.
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Housing Program Administrator Erin Lay provided the staff report. I
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
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
park owners' ability to petition for the fair and equitable return, as a decision of the
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
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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 Boydston clarified that the addendum should also be a part of his motion.
City Attorney Joseph 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 CPI 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. I
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RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED [4 TO 11
MOVER:
TimBen Boydston, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES:
Dante Acosta, TimBen Boydston, Laurene Weste, Marsha McLean
NAYS:
Bob Kellar
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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 [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Dante Acosta, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES:
Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
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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 II
Addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer regarding the LMD ballots, the Henry Mayo
Newhall Memorial Hospital nurses community meeting, and the upcoming Sanitation District
meeting.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin indicated LMD assessment refers to landscape improvements which
benefit a specific neighborhood and these assessments are disclosed to individuals in advance of
purchasing homes within this development.
Councilmember Boydston requested clarification that these assessments are only applied to new
houses in new neighborhoods. '
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m.
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