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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-09 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. DECEMBER 9,1997 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:35 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present FLAG SALUTE Mayor Smyth led the flag salute. REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR Mayor Smyth reviewed accomplishments over the last 12 months. OUTGOING MAYOR MAKES PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Smyth made a presentation to Councilmembers and to the City Manager. OUTGOING MAYOR TURNS GAVEL OVER TO CITY CLERK Mayor Smyth turned the gavel over to City Clerk Dawson. COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER MAKE PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR Mayor Pro Tem Heidt presented a plaque and City Manager Caravalho presented a commemorative gavel to Mayor Smyth. CITY CLERK OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR FOR 1998 City Clerk Dawson opened nominations for the office of Mayor. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to nominate Jan Heidt as Mayor. There being no further nominations, City C1erk.Dawson closed nominations. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. CITY CLERK SWEARS IN NEW MAYOR City Clerk Dawson administered the oath of office to Mayor Heidt. CITY CLERK TURNS MEETING OVER TO NEW MAYOR City Clerk Dawson turned the gavel over to Mayor Heidt. NEW MAYOR OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Heidt opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Boyer nominated Councilmember Darcy; motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Heidt nominated Councilmember Kla<jic; motion died for lack of a second. Motion by Smyth to hold off on the election of Mayor Pro Tem until a new Council is seated after the April election; motion later withdrawn. Motion by Boyer, second by Klajic, to nominate Councilmember Darcy as Mayor Pro Tem. Hearing no further nominations, Mayor Heidt closed the nominations. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. NEW MAYOR GIVES ACCEPTANCE SPEECH & GOALS FOR 1998 Mayor Heidt gave her acceptance speech and outlined goals for 1998. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Connie Worden-Roberts, Marsha McLean, Michael Egan, Vera Johnson, Bob Lathrop and Kim Kurowski, thanking former Mayor Smyth and acknowledging the work of the Council; Cam Noltemeyer regarding Proposition 218; and Ed Dunn regarding various City issues. Councilmembers expressed thanks to outgoing Mayor Smyth. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Heidt adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. RECEPTION CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT City Clerk Sharon Dawson announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speakers' slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. 2 EXECUTIVE SESSION This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. This session is open to the public. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Ed Dunn regarding the Association of California Water Agencies (material was also submitted); Alan Cameron clarifying his comments regarding Saugus and urging that an item be agendized about the Hughes Market transaction; and Tim Burkhart who presented a plaque to former Mayor Smyth on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Smyth, second by Boyer, to approve the agenda, removing items 2 and 4 from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF bIINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of November 25, 1997 regular meeting and the minutes of December 2,1997 adjourned regular meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Mayor Heidt welcomed Boy Scout Troop 583 from Castaic to the meeting. Mayor Heidt and Councilmembers presented a plaque to Karl Zimmerman acknowledging his 34 -year career in parks and recreation and dedicating the ballfield at Santa Clarita Park as "Karl Zimmerman Field". Mayor Heidt and Councilmembers presented a plaque to Captain Michael Quinn upon his departure as Chief of Police for the City. PRESENTATIONS On behalf of the SCV Historical Society, Tom Frew presented the Heritage Award plaque to the City. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Heidt recessed to the Redevelopment Agency at 7:36 p.m. (see Redevelopment Agency minutes) RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Heidt reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 7:53 p.m. 3 ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES By listing the ordinance titles on the public agenda and placing an item on the Consent Calendar for Council to waive further reading of all ordinances whose titles appear on the public agenda, this reading requirement is satisfied once Council approves the Consent Calendar item. Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FOR NEWHALL METROLINK STATION The South Coast Air Quality Management District is offering a program known as "The Local Government Subvention Fund Match Program." This program offers to co -fund eligible projects which the City finances with AB 2766 Subvention Funds, up to 25%. An application proposing an allocation of $242,679 in AB 2766 Subvention Funds with A.Q.M.D. providing $60,670 in matching funds for construction of the Newhall Metrolink Station, has been submitted and reviewed by A.Q.M.D. staff. Final approval requires City Council action which allocates the AB 2766 funds to the project. Approve allocation of $242,679 in AB 2766 Subvention Funds to the construction of the Newhall Metrolink Station, Account No. 52001/203. Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberta. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING GRANT 1997/98 REAPPLICATION - RESOLUTION NO. 97-145 Acceptance of the third year of grant funding from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for $250,000 for the implementation of local delinquency prevention programs. That City Council adopt Resolution No. 97-145 accepting the Office of Criminal Justice Planning Grant; increase estimated revenues by $25,000 (Account No. 101-5202) and appropriate $25,000 to Account No. 7422-8110 (Exhibit A); and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contract agreements or change order arising out of this program. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR ESTABLISHMENT OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ACCOUNTS AND BUDGETS FOR ZONES T6 VALENCIA VILLAGE SOUTH, T7 VALENCIA VILLAGE NORTH, T9 VALENCIA CORPORATE CENTER AND T1 VALENCIA AREAWIDE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 The County approved the Joint Resolution on November 18, 1997 to transfer jurisdiction of the Landscape Maintenance Districts to the City. Per the Joint Resolution, Zones T6, T7, T9, and T1 are scheduled for transfer on January 1, 1998. Upon the approval of the Joint Resolution by the County, the City must establish accounts and appropriate funds. Approve establishment of accounts and appropriate funds as specified in the Agenda Report and 4 budget sheets for Zones T6, T7, T9, and Tl. Additional information was provided in response to inquiries from Councilmember Boyer. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 1997-98 ANNUAL PAVEMENT, SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION PROJECTS (PROJECT OS. M0002, M0003, T0006, M0004, T0007, PWS5, 53003) - CONTRACT APPROVAL To most efficiently use available funding, seven City projects are being combined and contracted to one consultant firm for project management services of the 1997-98 annual pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter maintenance and installation projects. Award contract to Harris & Associates for $177,762.00 and authorize a 15% contingency expenditure for project management of the projects listed below. Funds have been budgeted in FY 97/98 in corresponding accounts. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR NEWHALL INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER (NEWHALL METROLINK STATION) - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT - PROJECT NO. S2001 This project involves the design and preparation of construction documents for the Newhall Metrolink Station located on Railroad Avenue at Market Street. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract for engineering and architectural design services for the Newhall Metrolink Station - Project No. 52001 with Boyle Engineering Corporation in an amount not to exceed $430,788.00, plus $44, 212.00 (10.24%) for contingency costs; and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve expenditures for the existing Cost and Maintenance Agreement with Southern California Regional Rail Authority dated September 2, 1997, for time and material not to exceed $425,000 from Account No. 52001453-8001. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR AMENDMENTS TO RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE TO ACCOMMODATE ADDING THE AMERICAN BEAUTY, OAK SPRINGS CANYON AND ARKLIN AREAS TO THE FRANCHISE - RESOLUTION 97-146 Addition of areas annexed to the City into the solid waste franchise with Santa Clarita Disposal. Adopt Resolution 97-146 and execute amendments to the residential refuse franchise agreement with Santa Clarita Disposal Company to accommodate the addition of the American Beauty, Oak Springs Canyon and Arklin areas to existing franchise area. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 46 AND 47 - RESOLUTION 97-147 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution 97-147. Motion by Boyer, second by Smyth to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Klajic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT AMENDMENT Planning Manager Jeffrey Lambert reported that at its November 25, 1997 meeting, the City Council opened the public hearing, took tentative action and directed that the public hearing be continued to this time for additional information and analysis regarding the configuration of this segment of Newhall Ranch Road. Addressing the Council on this item was Tim Burkhart representing the Chamber of Commerce; Louis Page; Connie Worden-Roberts; Jeff Solomon representing the VIA Chamber; Kim Kurowski; Val Thomas; Vera Johnson representing the SCC Transportation Committee; Sheryol Neill; Hy Newman; Paul Belli (who submitted petitions); Walter Seemayer; John Annison; Michael Hart; Janet Ouellette; Larry McClements representing Village Homes North (who submitted pictures of McBean); Brianne Chierighino; Sydell Stokes; Jack Curenton representing American Beauty Classics HOA 1; Karen Pearson (who submitted petitions); John Steffen; Judith Cassmore; Alan Rose; Allan Cameron; Cam Noltemeyer; and Bob Lathrop. RECESS/RECONVENE Mayor Heidt called a recess at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:19 p.m. Addressing the Council at this time was Ed Dunn. Fifteen written comments were submitted on this item. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution 97.143 to certify the Environmental Impact Report and adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations; adopt Resolution 97-144 to approve the Circulation Element Amendment with amendments as tentatively voted on at the November 25, 1997 meeting concerning The Old Road, Valencia Boulevard between McBean and I-5, and Newhall Ranch Road between McBean and Bouquet Canyon Road. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Darcy Noes: lllstjic, Heidt Absent: None Resolutions 97-143 and 97-144 adopted. ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING NORTH VALENCIA SPECIFIC PLAN AND ANNEXATION (MASTER CASE NOS. 95-242, 96-120,97-063), GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97-001, SPECIFIC PLAN (PREZONE) 97- 001, ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 96-001, ANNEXATION NO. 95. 006, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 51931, OAK TREE PERMIT 97-009, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH #96071077 Planning Manager Jeffrey Lambert reported that the City Council opened the public hearing on this item at its November 4, 1997 meeting and heard a presentation from staff and a presentation from the City's environmental consultant summarizing the major findings of the Environmental Impact Report. In an effort to ensure an orderly review of this project, the City Council has scheduled three meetings to discuss this project. Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, provided additional information in response to questions raised by the City Council at its December 2, 1997 meeting concerning the purchase of river property in conjunction with the North Valencia Annexation project. Richard Knowland and Greg Medeiros representing the Valencia Company, Don Jacobs representing JBZ Dorius Architects, and Tom Worthington representing Impact Sciences, provided additional information on the project. Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Nelson, Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE, Cam Noltemeyer, and Allan Cameron. One written comment was submitted on this item. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to continue this item to 8:00 am. on Thursday, December 18, 1997 in the Council Chamber. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 11 NEW BUSINESS 1997/98 MID -YEAR REVIEW AND REPORT - RESOLUTION N0.97-148 George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that each year at this time, City staff takes the opportunity to evaluate the City's adopted budget, review accomplishments for the first half of the year, and evaluate the economic outlook for the remainder of the year. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to adjust FY 1997/98 budgeted revenue 7 and expenditures for various funds in the amount specified in the attachments; adopt Resolution 97-148; and authorize a rate increase for Burke, Williams and Sorensen in the amounts specified and formally amend Resolution No. 87-2 to reflect the revised rate structure. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Wa ic, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 97-148 adopted. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION City Manager George Caravalho reported that the members of the Santa Clarita City Council are compensated monthly by the City for the substantial amount of time and effort they contribute leading our local government. Government Code Section 36516 (c.) sets forth basic provisions which allow regular adjustments to City Council compensation. Addressing the Council on this item was Kent Carlson. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to introduce and pass to second reading Ordinance 98-1 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING COUNCILMEMBER SALARIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516, amending the ordinance to provide for a 5% increase each year for a 2 -year period. On roll can vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Klsjic, Boyer, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 NEW BUSINESS COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Upon yearly reorganization of the Mayor, the Council updates the County Sanitation District Directors. The incoming Mayor is automatically a Director of the Sanitation District. Motion by Boyer, second by 1H9jic, to appoint the Mayor Pro Tem as a second Director and Councihnember lOajic as an alternate to the County Sanitation District and direct the City Clerk to submit this information to the Sanitation District. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. n COM11II1TEE REPORTS (Council) There were none. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember HIajic commented on the Noel to Newhall celebration. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Boyer, second by Smyth, to adjourn at 11:35 p.m. in memory of Milt Diamond, Olive Ruby and Bob Silverstein, to the meeting of December 18,1997 at 8:00 a.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ATTEST: CITY CLERH Wditg. 0