HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-14 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (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, July 14, 2015
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar delivered the invocation.
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City Council Chambers
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 6:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar 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 Kellar, second by Acosta, to approve the agenda, to approve the agenda, pulling
item 5, 12, 13, and 14 for comment, and items 11 and 13 for separate vote.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor McLean and Council recognized Doreetha Daniels as the eldest to graduate in the history
of College of the Canyons, earning an Associate of Arts Degree, and presented her with a
certificate.
Mayor McLean and Council recognized the Veterans Memorial Committee for their work and
devotion to honor local veterans, and presented them with certificates.
Mayor McLean and Council recognized Hollywood Curling President Larry Lieberman and
Board of Directors Member Dwight Okahara for holding their Seventh Annual Summer
Blockbuster Bonspiel in Santa Clarita and presented them with a certificate.
PRESENTATIONS
Tom Campbell, President, Board of Directors of Castaic Lake Water Agency, presented a
resolution to Mayor McLean and Council commending the City on water conservation efforts.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Judy Taylour expressing gratitude for the repairs to Nadal Street;
Alan Ferdman regarding public participation at City Council subcommittee meetings; Robbie
Bailey, representing the Registered Nurses of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital,
regarding hospital issues; Dr. Gene Dorio, representing the Doctors at Henry Mayo Newhall
Memorial Hospital, regarding hospital issues; Nerissa S. Black, representing the California
Nurses Association, hospital contract negotiations; John Dickey and Bobbi Constantine
regarding the affordable housing project in Newhall; Cam Noltemeyer regarding the Vista
Canyon Ranch project; Dana Schlumpberger regarding the elimination of the Newhall Park and
Ride; and Steve Petzold regarding various matters.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin addressed distinction in public participation requirements between
regular and special meetings; and commented regarding the Newhall Park and Ride.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Weste requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jay Rodgers;
commented regarding Congregation Beth Shalom; acknowledged the move of the Old Town
Newhall Farmers Market to Lyons and Railroad Avenue; commented on the increase in illegal
fireworks was significant this year and requested that staff and Sheriffs Department work on
making the City safer; and commented on Congressman Steve Knight's letter to Army Corp of
Engineers in support of stopping the Cemex Mine.
Councilmember Acosta commented on the 4th of July parade festivities and the Rotary Club
Pancake Breakfast; commented regarding the installation of the new Rotary Clock in Newhall;
commented on the Triumph Foundation material loss due to fire and encouraged the community
to attend the Foundation's Annual Casino Night on July 18 at the Valencia Hyatt; commented on
the Public Safety Subcommittee discussion regarding the use of body worn cameras by law
enforcement; and congratulated Pastor Miller and his family on the birth of their son.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar acknowledged the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for
hosting the Patriot Luncheon to honor veterans.
Councilmember Boydston invited all to the Rivendale Summer Fest on weekends throughout the
season; commented on the recent Public Safety Subcommittee meeting and the dialog of those in
attendance; and requested the City Manager ask the Sheriff's Department to prepare a memo
concerning policy on working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Mayor McLean thanked Congressman Steve Knight for the letter in support of stopping the
Cemex mine; congratulated all on the 4th of July parade; commented on the North County
Transportation Coalition meeting where discussion included potential tax Measure R2 and the
need to insist that any new tax measure include fair return of money to benefit our local
community transportation projects; invited residents to a Virtual City Tour and Ice Cream Social
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at City Hall on August 15; commented on the July 18 key ceremony for Habitat for Heroes and
Habitat for Humanity; and commented on the July 17 Special Olympics Torch Run at Town
Center.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 23, 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, Public
Financing Authority, and Successor Agency approve the minutes of the June 23, 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
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR 2015 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The League of California Cities (LCC) Annual Conference is scheduled for September 30 -
October 2, 2015, in San Jose, California. At this meeting, the LCC membership considers and
takes action on resolutions that establish LCC policy. In order for the City to vote at the Annual
Business Meeting, the City Council must designate a voting delegate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council appoint Mayor McLean as the voting delegate and Council Member Acosta as the
alternate voting delegate for the 2015 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
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ITEM 5
CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY PROJECT
City Council review proposed alignments for the Palmdale to Burbank Project Section of the
California High -Speed Rail Authority Project and discuss adopting a formal position on the
project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the recommendation of the High -Speed Transportation Ad -Hoc
Subcommittee to adopt a position of support for only fully underground alignments within the
Palmdale to Burbank Project Section of the California High -Speed Rail Authority Project.
Addressing the Council on this item was Terri Crain, representing the Santa Clarita Valley
Chamber of Commerce.
ITEM 6
AWARD CONTRACTS FOR BUILDING PLAN REVIEW, BUILDING INSPECTION,
AND PERMIT -RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
City Council award contracts to California Code Check, Interwest Consulting Group, JAS
Pacific, and West Coast Code Consultants, Inc., for building plan review, building inspection,
and permit -related professional services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award contracts to California Code Check, Interwest Consulting Group, JAS Pacific, and
West Coast Code Consultants, Inc., for building plan review, building inspection, and permit -
related professional services in an annual amount not to exceed $475,000 for any single
contract firm and a combined total annual amount not to exceed $990,000 during the fiscal
year.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval. Authorize the City Manager to execute up to three annual
renewal options not to exceed $990,000 during each fiscal year.
ITEM 7
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PHASE IV, PROJECT I0009 - AWARD
DESIGN CONTRACT
This action will fund the design of the Intelligent Transportation System Phase IV project, which
will add to the City's existing fiber optic interconnect system, provide signal synchronization
along major routes in the City, the installation of system detection stations at 10 intersections,
selection and design of adaptive signal systems at 12 locations, and provide the City with an
updated 15 -year Traffic and Intelligent Transportation Systems Master Plan and Budget
Analysis.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the design contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Intelligent
Transportation System Phase IV, Project 10009, in the amount of $597,550 and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $59,755 for a total contract amount not to exceed $657,305.
2. Authorize the transfer of $40,000 from Traffic and Transportation Planning Contractual
Services account 14400-5161.001 to account I0009601-5161.001, to provide for a 15 -year
Traffic and Intelligent Transportation Systems Master Plan and Budget Analysis. Increase
transfers in and transfers out accounts 10019500-5501.601 and 601-4711.100 by $40,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Councilmember Weste commented regarding the availability of fiber optics and identifying
opportunities to expand data service to local businesses.
ITEM 8
SECURITY SERVICES FOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PARKS, METROLINK
STATIONS, THE MCBEAN REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER, AND VARIOUS CITY
BUILDINGS - AWARD CONTRACT
This contract will provide security services for City of Santa Clarita parks, Metrolink stations,
the McBean Regional Transit Center, and various City buildings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award contract for security services to Alltech Industries, Inc., in the amount of $289,804,
and authorize a 10 -percent contingency of $28,980 for a total amount not to exceed $318,784
per year, plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award in the event issues of
impossibility of performance arise, execute up to four annual renewals not to exceed
$318,784 per year, plus CPI increases, contingent upon the appropriation of funds from the
City of Santa Clarita's annual budget for such fiscal year, and execute all documents, subject
to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
2014-15 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT M0102 -
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SLURRY SEAL PHASE II
PORTION
The Annual Slurry Seal project is an integral part of the City of Santa Clarita's pavement
management program. Each year, streets are evaluated and identified for pavement preservation
and preventative maintenance treatments.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Slurry Seal Phase II portion of the 2014-15
Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project MO 102.
2. Award the construction contract to Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., in the amount of
$888,001 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $44,400 for a total contract amount
not to exceed $932,401.
3. Authorize the continued appropriations of $735,380 in Gas Tax funds (Fund 230) and
$130,000 in Measure R Local funds (Fund 264) from Fiscal Year 2014-15 to Fiscal Year
2015-16 and appropriate to the 2014-15 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program expenditure
accounts M0102230-5161.001 and M0102264-5161.001, respectively.
4. Authorize an expenditure in the amount of $15,000 to Twining, Inc., for a professional
services contract to provide for project inspection and materials testing.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 10
APPROVAL OF THE FINAL TRACT MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF
DEDICATION FOR TRACT NO. 66561, PHANTOM TRAIL
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve the Final Tract Map for Tract
No. 66561. The map is for subdivision purposes and is located at the extension of Phantom Trail,
north of Copper Hill Drive near Haskell Canyon Road, in Saugus.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 66561.
2. Accept on behalf of the public, the offers of dedication of all sanitary sewers and appurtenant
structures; the easements for public use and road purposes; the easements for flood control
purposes; the easements for covered storm drains, appurtenant structures, ingress and egress
purposes; the easements for ingress and egress purposes; the right to restrict or prohibit the
erection or construction of any buildings or structures within the restricted use areas; the right
to restrict or prohibit any and all ailowabie uses within open space.
3. Make findings as follows: (a) this project is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474
and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved, and (b) this proposed
subdivision, together with the provisions for this design and improvement, is consistent with
the General Plan required by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of
Division 1 of the Government Code.
4. Instruct the Deputy City Manager to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of
the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 66561, which indicates all special assessments levied by
the City of Santa Clarita are paid.
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5. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of the Final Tract
Map for Tract No. 66561, which embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance of
the dedications shown thereon.
6. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of the Final
Tract Map for Tract No. 66561, which provides for verification of substantial conformance
with the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable
at the time of approval.
Item 11 was moved to Items Pulled for Separate Vote
ITEM 12
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS STATION, PROJECT R3004 - AWARD
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN CONTRACT
The proposed compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station will be an unattended (self -serve),
commercial, fast -fill facility capable of serving up to four vehicles simultaneously. Located in
the Vista Canyon Ranch development near Sand Canyon Road and the State Route 14 Freeway
(or other suitable location on the east side of the valley), this station will complement the
existing CNG fueling station on the west side of the Santa Clarita Valley. The proposed station
will be owned and operated by the City of Santa Clarita.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the conceptual design contract to Marathon Technical Services for the Compressed
Natural Gas Station at the Vista Canyon Ranch development (or other suitable location),
Project R3004, in the amount of $68,960 and authorize a contingency in the amount of
$10,344 for a total contract amount not to exceed $79,304.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Councilmember Acosta inquired regarding grant opportunities for other potential alternative
refueling stations.
Item 13 was moved to Items Pulled for Separate Vote
ITEM 14
REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION OF 89 +/- ACRES IN PLACERITA CANYON,
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 2848-012-086 (PORTION) AND 2848-008-001
Real Property Acquisition of 89 +/- acres in Placerita Canyon, Assessor's Parcel Nos. 2848-012-
086 (portion) and 2848-008-001. Acquisition of this property will increase the open space in
Placerita Canyon. The subject property is contiguous to existing City owned open space, and
will create connectivity to trails throughout the canyon.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of 89+/- acres in Placerita Canyon, Assessor Parcel Nos. 2848-012-
086 (portion) and 2848-008-001, at a total cost of $815,000, which includes the property
purchase price of $765,000, and $25,000 for escrow, title, taxes and due diligence costs, and
$25,000 for gates, fencing, and signage costs.
2. Appropriate $790,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to
Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.004.
3. Appropriate $25,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to
Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.008.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a purchase and sale agreement to
acquire the property and to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
City Manager Ken Striplin commented that staff received a revised map from the Castaic Lake
Water Agency reducing their required acreage needed, therefore increasing the purchase by the
City to approximately 90 acres. City Manager Ken Striplin indicated this action would not
require the City Council to increase the requested appropriation beyond the recommended
acquisition budget of $815,000.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer.
City Attorney Joseph Montes clarified that Council motion would approve the
recommended action as modified by request of the City Manager.
ITEM 15
CHECK REGISTER NO. 13 FOR THE PERIOD 05/29/15 THROUGH 06/11/15 AND
06/18/15. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 06/05/15 THROUGH
06/18/15.
Check Register No. 13 for the Period 05/29/15 through 06/11/15 and 06/18/15.
Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 06/05/15 through 06/18/15.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 13.
ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE VOTE
ITEM 11
NEWHALL METROLINK STATION PAINTING AND REFURBISHMENT
This project will include painting and refinishing related surfaces of the Jan Heidt Newhall
Metrolink Station and refurbishment and upgrading other elements of the property.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the contract for Jan Heidt Newhall Metrolink Station Painting and Refurbishment
project to Sparta Builders, Inc., in the amount of $76,300 and authorize a 20 -percent
contingency in the amount of $15,260 for a total contract amount not to exceed $91,560.
2. Authorize the use of Federal Transit Administration grant funds, increase Transit revenue
account 700-4424.012 by $127,530, and appropriate $127,530 to expenditure account
M2007700-5161.001.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Councilmember Weste recused herself from participating on this item due to the proximity of her
property to the subject matter; and Councilmember Boydston recused himself from participating
on this item due to a potential conflict of interest pertaining to his employment with the Canyon
Theater Guild.
RESULT:
APPROVED [3 TO 01
MOVER:
Dante Acosta, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES:
Dante Acosta, Bob Kellar, Marsha McLean
RECUSED:
TimBen Boydston, Laurene Weste
ITEM 13
UPDATE OF SCMC 6.02 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
City Council to conduct second reading and consider adoption of the proposed ordinance
amending Chapter 6.02 - Manufactured Home Park Rental Adjustment Procedures, incorporating
changes requested by Council at their June 23, 2015, meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt 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."
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Committee; Elaine Ballace; Michael Mahoney representing Canyon Palms Mobile
Home Park; Ray Henry and Douglas Fraser representing mobile home park residents; and Jim
Soliz.
Council inquired and the City Attorney responded regarding the fair return matter and explained
the State, Federal, and Supreme Court rulings requiring property owners to a fair rate of return
opportunity if a public entity elects to impose any rent control measures.
Adopted Ordinance No. 15-06
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RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 11
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER! Dnnte Ac�.nctn Cou cilmember
SECONDER! - - - --- - ------ ----------, _ --------------- --
AYES: Dante Acosta, TimBen Boydston, Laurene Weste, Marsha McLean
NAYS: Bob Kellar
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 16
2015 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT
The Congestion Management Program is a state -mandated program to mitigate traffic
congestion. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is the state -
mandated Congestion Management Agency for Los Angeles County. The City of Santa Clarita is
required to hold a public hearing and report new net development activities to Metro to receive
Section 2105 state gas tax funds and remain eligible for other state and federal transportation
funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution self -certifying the City of Santa Clarita to be
in conformance with the Congestion Management Program.
2. Direct staff to deliver the adopted resolution and the 2015 Congestion Management Program
Local Development Report to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority on or before September 1, 2015.
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Kevin Tonoian reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
Andrew Yi, City Traffic Engineer, presented the item.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor McLean closed the public hearing,
Adopted Resolution NO. 15-5d
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: TimBen Boydston, Councilmember
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
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ITEM 17
A REVISION TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 060258 (MASTER CASE #15-
034) FOR AN EXPANSION TO THE APPROVED YMCA, A NEW SENIOR CENTER,
AND 154 AGE -RESTRICTED UNITS IN FIVE KNOLLS
This is a request to modify Vesting Tentative Tract Map 060258 (Master Case #15-034) to
include 154 age -restricted, single-family detached condominiums, a new senior center, and an
expansion to the previously approved YMCA on 23 acres within the Five Knolls development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing for the revised Five Knolls project.
2. Adopt a resolution to:
a. Adopt an addendum to the certified Keystone Final Environmental Impact Report;
b. Adopt a new Statement of Overriding Considerations in accordance with the
addendum prepared for the revised Five Knolls project;
c. Approve Master Case #15-304 to revise Vesting Tentative Tract Map 060258,
approve a Conditional Use Permit, and approve a Development Review for the
construction of 154 age -restricted, single-family detached condominiums, a senior
center, and an expansion to the previously approved YMCA on the project site,
subject to the attached Conditions of Approval; and
d. Direct staff to execute and record all necessary documents to release the "public
benefit" covenant from lot 129.
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Kevin Tonoian reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
Patrick Leclair, Associate Planner, presented the item.
The applicant Rick Doremus addressed the Council.
Council questioned the applicant regarding the age restriction, the large size of the homes,
wheelchair access, the elevation and the look of the YMCA.
Mr. Doremus confirmed that the design team would look at the YMCA and invited the Mayor to
join if desired.
Addressing the Council on this item was Elizabeth Hopp, SuzAnn Nelsen, and Alie Conrad,
representing the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center; Holly Schroeder, representing the Santa
Clarita Economic Development Corporation; Cam Noltemeyer, representing Santa Clarita
Organization for Planning and the Environment; Mark Subbotin, representing the YMCA; Randy
Wrage; and Nancy Misfeldt.
One written comment was received in support of the project.
Mr. Doremus addressed the Council in rebuttal to the public comments.
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Mayor McLean closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Boydston commented and Mr. Doremus responded regarding the YMCA and
the public benefit lots, the 2007 Memorandum of Understanding, and the parking demand study
Councilmember Boydston requested and the applicant declined including additional parking
spaces.
City Attorney Joseph Montes responded to Councilmember Boydston's inquiry regarding the
release of the public benefit covenant in order to enable private financing to develop the project
and confirmed the City Council's direction to require the transfer of deeds to the Senior Center
and the YMCA be completed by the applicant prior to issuance of building permits for the age -
restricted units.
Council motion for approval 'incorporating project obligations including improving
aesthetics to the exterior of the YMCA building; adding permanent age -restrictions for
ownership; wheel -chair access for entry into the homes; providing proper width on
stairwells for adding optional chair lifts; offset hinges and wide doors for walker and wheel
chair access into the downstairs bathroom, with options for roll -in showers; optional safety
components in kitchens including electric stoves; and requirements for the completion of
transfer of deeds to the senior center and the YMCA prior to issuance of building permits
for the age -restricted units.
Adopted Resolution No. 15-55
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER:
Dante Acosta, Councilmember
AYES:
Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
Council recessed the meeting at 9:23 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 18
EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENTS FOR OLD TOWN NEWHALL
REDEVELOPMENT BLOCK AND TRANSFER OF REDEVELOPMENT BLOCK TO
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
The City and Successor Agency are seeking partners to develop a full block of property in Old
Town l`,evvhall. Two development F-41"-"11 S are presented 1Vr Ci Ly' Council consideration. 11111,
item also transfers property from the City to the Successor Agency to facilitate future
development of the site.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement with Laemmle Theatre for the development of a portion of the Redevelopment
Block, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
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3. Adopt a resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the
transfer of real property consisting of nine (9) parcels constituting the Redevelopment Block
via Quitclaim Deed from the City of Santa Clarita to the Successor Agency.
Successor Agency Board:
1. Authorize the Executive Director or his designee to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement with Laemmle Theatre for the development of a portion of the Redevelopment
Block, subject to approval by the Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance.
2. Authorize the Executive Director or his designee to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement with Serrano Development Group/Pacific Coast Housing Development for the
development of a portion of the Redevelopment Block, subject to approval by the Oversight
Board and the California Department of Finance.
3. Adopt a resolution to approve the acceptance of the transfer of real property consisting of
nine (9) parcels constituting the Redevelopment Block via Quitclaim Deed from the City of
Santa Clarita to the Successor Agency.
City Attorney explained that the City has not received a response from the California Fair
Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and advised that Councilmember Boydston and
Councilmember Weste recuse themselves from voting on this item due to a possible conflict of
interest arising from the location of Councilmember Boydston's place of work and due to the
location of Councilmember Weste's personal property and advised that they leave the dais.
Councilmembers Boydston and Weste left the dais.
Jason Crawford, Economic Development Manager, presented the item to the City Council.
Addressing the Council on this item was Greg Laemmle, representing Laemmle Theatres, LLC;
Glenn Adamick; Susan Shapiro; Mark Wont, representing Santa Clarita Philharmonic; Glo
Donnelly, Suzanna Warlick; Holly Schroeder, representing the Santa Clarita Economic
Development Corporation; Leon Worden; Terri Crain, representing the Santa Clarita Valley
Chamber of Commerce; Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee;
Tim Crissman, representing Old Town Newhall property owners; Patti Rasmussen; Marybelle
Knight; Bob Hudson; Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel; Stephanie O'Conner; Yvonne May; Jason
Tolleson, representing Serrano Development Group; and Laurene Weste.
Eighteen comment cards were received in support of this project.
City Council motion to authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into an
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Laemmle Theater for the development of a portion
of the Redevelopment Block, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and adopt a
resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the
transfer of real property consisting of nine (9) parcels constituting the Redevelopment
Block via Quitclaim Deed from the City of Santa Clarita to the Successor Agency.
Adopted Resolution No. 15-56
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RESULT: APPROVED 13 TO 01
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Dante Acosta, Councilmember
AYES:
RECUSED:
Dante Acosta, Bob Kellar, Marsha McLean
TimBen Boydston, Laurene Weste
Successor Agency Board motion to authorize the Executive Director or his designee to
enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Laemmle Theatre for the development
of a portion of the Redevelopment Block, subject to approval by the Oversight Board and
the California Department of Finance; authorize the Executive Director or his designee to
enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Serrano Development Group/Pacific
Coast Housing Development for the development of a portion of the Redevelopment Block,
subject to approval by the Oversight Board and the California Department of Finance; and
adopt a resolution to approve the acceptance of the transfer of real property consisting of
nine (9) parcels constituting the Redevelopment Block via Quitclaim Deed from the City of
Santa Clarita to the Successor Agency.
Adopted Resolution No. SA 15-02
RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 01
MOVER: Dante Acosta, Boardmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Vice Chair
AYES: Dante Acosta, Bob Kellar, Marsha McLean
RECUSED: TimBen Boydston, Laurene Weste
Councilmembers Boydston and Weste returned to the dais.
ITEM 19
OLD ORCHARD PARK MASTER PLAN
The park was constructed in 1968 and many of the original improvements and irrigation system
components are obsolete. The master plan was prepared with extensive community participation
and takes a comprehensive look at the park to address how the park may best meet current and
future needs of the local area within the context of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master
Plan adopted in 2008.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the Old Orchard Park Master Plan.
Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, gave an overview of the
Old Orchard Park Master Plan.
Mayor McLean requested that Bermuda grass replace the artificial turf. Mr. Gould commented
that the final options will return to Council for approval.
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RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Dante Acosta, Councilmember
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting in memory of Jay Rodgers at 10:45 p.m.
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