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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-27 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. MEWTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M JANUARY 27,1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Robert Ellis, representing Santa Clarita City Towing, regarding a zoning/code enforcement matter. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that this closed session was for the purpose of: Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - Bill Foster v. State of California, County of Los Angeles and City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC180361 Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment (SCOPE) v. City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BSO49044 RECESS At 6:05 p.m., Mayor Heidt recessed to closed session in the Orchard Rooms. RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:28 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that during Closed Session, the City Council authorized defense of the City in the matter of SCOPE v. City of Santa Clarita. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Heidt adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:29 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, 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. 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 John Steffen regarding comments at previous Council meetings and Paul Gillespie regarding traffic safety on Plum Canyon Road (comments were submitted in writing). INVOCATION Councilmember Klajic introduced Karen Novak who spoke about the El Nino Shelter. FLAG SALUTE John Steffen led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Boyer, second by Klajic, to approve the agenda, continuing Item 16 to set a public hearing on the Wireless Internet Communications System, and adding Item 19 for Council to consider whether to appeal the Planning Commission's action on the Town Center Apartments (Master Case No. 97- 170), finding that the need to take action on this item arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Boyer, to approve the minutes of the January 6, 1998 special meeting as presented and the January 13, 1998 regular meeting as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS(RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. Fa ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR 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 meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENTS WITH CALTRANS FOR MAINTAINING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AREAS WITHIN CALTRANS RIGHTS-OF-WAY - These agreements with Caltrans are for maintenance of landscaped areas within Caltrans rights-of-way along Magic Mountain Parkway, between McBean Parkway and Tourney Road, and at I-5. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Caltrans and Valencia Company subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD), TRACT NO. 43753, PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 1971- RESOLUTION NO. 98-9 - Resolution to authorize the transfer of Private Drain (P.D.) No. 1971, to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD), and to request LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is necessary for the LACFCD to commence maintaining said storm drain. Adopt Resolution No. 98-9; authorize the Mayor to execute the Quitclaim Deed for the easements to the LACFCD on behalf of the City; and direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the report indicating the date and action taken, three copies of the unrecorded Quitclaim Deed properly executed and acknowledged, and three certified copies of the adopted Resolution to the Building & Safety/Land Development Division at the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR ENDORSE THE PLANNING AND CONSERVATION LEAGUE'S PROPOSED CLEAN AIR INITIATIVE - RESOLUTION NO. 98-10 - The Planning and Conservation League is currently circulating petitions to place on the November 1998 State Ballot an initiative that would grant tax credits for various activities in order to improve air quality. The City could benefit if this initiative becomes law in two ways: (1) a tax credit would be granted for the purchase of new buses or retrofit of existing buses, and (2) the initiative would convert the Transportation and Development Account into a trust fund, immune from raids. This fund accounts for 25% to 30% of the annual Transit Division budget. Adopt Resolution No. 98-10, endorsing the Planning and Conservation League's proposed Clean Air Initiative. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR FY 1996-97 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. S0007 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - On June 24, 1997, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer on November 19, 1997. The total cost for construction was $621,706.82. Accept the work performed by Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for the FY 1996-97 Annual Slurry Seal Program, Project No. 50007. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the ten percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR LAFCO APPLICATION ASSOCIATED WITH PREZONE NO. 96-002 (MASTER CASE NO. 96-206), ANNEXATION OF 38 ACRES OF INHABITED LAND LOCATED NORTH AND EAST OF ABELIA, ADJACENT TO THE NORTHEAST CITY LIMITS (CALIFORNIA CANYONS) - RESOLUTION NO. 98-14 - At the meeting of January 13, 1998, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 98-4, approving Prezone 96-002. Upon final approval of the Ordinance, submitting the annexation application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is the next step in annexing the project site. Approve Resolution No. 98-14 directing staff to file with LAFCO the formal request to annex the California Canyons Tract in northeast Canyon Country. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR FINANCING THE PURCHASE. OF FOUR COMMUTER BUSES - RESOLUTION NO. 98-17 At the regular City Council meeting of January 13, 1998, Council approved waiving the competitive procurement process and financing of four (4) new commuter buses and authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the acquisition of six additional commuter buses. Adopt Resolution No. 98-17 authorizing lease option to purchase agreement for an amount not to exceed $1.6 million. Authorize the City Manager to approve all documents associated with the lease with option to purchase of four commuter buses, subject to City Attorney approval. Approve appropriation of $173,530.50 from Proposition A Fund Balance to Account No. 4600-9010. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSITION 218 COMPLIANCE REPORT At the City Council meeting of December 9, 1997, the Council requested a report regarding the City's compliance with Proposition 218. Receive and file. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 53, 1, 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-11 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 98-11. 9 Motion by Smyth, second by Klajic, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ADULT BUSINESS ORDINANCE REGARDING PRE- EXISTING LEGAL ADULT BUSINESS USES - RESOLUTION NO. 98-6 - ORDINANCE NO. 98-3 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Jeff Hogan, Planning Technician, reported that at the request of the City Council, staff presented to the Planning Commission on October 7, 1997 options regarding amortizing pre- existing legal adult business uses in the City. The Planning Commission then recommended approval to the City Council for an amendment to the Adult Business Ordinance that would include amortizing existing adult businesses to comply with all of the development standards of the Ordinance within two years and to comply with all the location requirements within 5 years of the time of the formal approval. Carl Newton, City Attorney, pointed out that staff believes the proposed amendment may compromise the legal defensibility of the entire Adult Business Ordinance and recommends that the Ordinance remain as is. Addressing the Council on this item was Sandra Pierce, Janice Gentry, Gregg Gentry and Laurie Kendall. Two written comments were submtted on this item. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 98-6, adopting a negative declaration for the pre-existing legal adult business use amendment, and introduce and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 98-3 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING AN AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO THE PRE-EXISTING LEGAL ADULT BUSINESS USE SECTIONS OF THE ADULT BUSINESS ORDINANCE. r--. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Smyth Noes: Boyer, Heidt Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS PREZONE NO. 96-002 (MASTER CASE NO. 96-206), TO FACILITATE ANNEXATION OF 38 ACRES OF INHABITED LAND LOCATED NORTH AND EAST OF ABELIA, ADJACENT TO THE NORTHEAST CITY LIMITS (CALIFORNIA CANYONS) - ORDINANCE NO. 98-4 Conal McNamara, Assistant Planner II, reported that at the January 13, 1998 meeting, Council introduced Ordinance No. 98-4 to prezone the subject property in order to annex the 38 -acre inhabited residential area consisting of approximately 70 lots and the existing street system. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Boyer, to adopt Ordinance No. 98-4 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (PREZONE 96-002) FOR THE INHABITED AREA LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND OUTSIDE THE EXISTING CITY LIMIT, GENERALLY NORTH AND EAST OF ABELIA ROAD, IN THE NORTHEAST PORTION OF CANYON COUNTRY. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Klajic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 98-4 adopted. ITEM 12 UNFINISHED BUSINESS RAILROAD AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 95-065 - PROJECT STATUS T. Brad Therrien, Assistant City Engineer, reported that on June 11, 1996, the City Council approved in concept the Newhall Downtown Revitalization Plan. A major part of this program is the reconstruction of Railroad Avenue from San Fernando Road south of 4th Street to San Fernando Road at 11th Street. Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberts. Council received the project status report for the Railroad Avenue Improvements Project No. 95-065. 0 ITEM 13 UNFINISHED BUSINESS STUDY TO DETERMINE COSTS AND IMPACTS TO CITY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES FOR POTENTIAL MODIFICATION OF HOUSE NUMBERING SYSTEM Councilmember Boyer commented on his reasons for suggesting that the City consider modifying the house numbering system. Lawrence Cushman, Supervising Engineer, reported that at the November 25, 1997 meeting, the City Council agreed to continue their review regarding the proposal to modify the City's house numbering system. At the last meeting, several utility providers did address the City Council and they all had similar concerns that they could incur a substantial cost to change their databases. The City Council asked the utility providers to come back to the next meeting with more data and possibly a formal presentation. Addressing the Council on this item was Coleen Walker representing the Southern California Gas Company, Glen Becerra representing Southern California Edison, and Ron Tropich representing Pacific Bell. One written comment was submitted on this item. Motion by Boyer, second by Smyth, to discontinue any further action at this time and to direct staff to look into upgrading street signs. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 14 UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESIDENTIAL REFUSE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS: EXTEND THE RATE FREEZE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 12 MONTHS AND ADD WEEELY RECYCLING SERVICE ON JULY 1, 1998 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-13 Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, reported that approval of this item would amend the residential refuse franchise agreements to extend the rate freeze for an additional twelve (12) months, add weekly recycling service on July 1, 1998 and add a statement on multiple month billings to inform customers that they may pay on a monthly basis if desired. Councilmember Majic elected not to participate on this item based upon a determination that she has a financial interest by reason of a source of income to her related to the decision within 12 months prior to the time a decision is made and left the Chamber at this time. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 98-13 and approve modifications to the franchise agreements. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Not Participating- Blajic Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Heidt called a recess at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m. ITEM 15 NEW BUSINESS JPA OF THE SELF-INSURANCE AUTHORITY Paul Zaengle, Management Analyst, reported that California Contract Cities Association's Board of Directors, at its meeting of May 7, 1997 approved the establishment of the Self - Insurance Authority For Effective Risk Management (SAFER) and directed continued negotiation with representatives of the County of Los Angeles to implement the SAFER program by finalizing indemnification agreements with the County. The SAFER JPA is being formed to allow the CCCA to directly administer the risk management needs of the Sheriffs Department. Further information was provided by City Attorney Carl Newton. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Boyer, second by Smyth, to adopt Resolution No. 98-12 approving the agreement entitled "Joint Powers Agreement Of The Self -Insurance Authority For Effective Risk Management", and appoint Council members to serve as the City's principal appointee and alternate representative on the SAFER Board of Directors. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS WIRELESS INTERNET COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - ORDINANCE NO. 98-2 Carl Newton, City Attorney, recommended that Council continue this item to allow staff to set the matter to public hearing. Motion by Boyer, second by Hlajic, to continue this item to a future public hearing. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 17 NEW BUSINESS CULTURAL ARTS PLAN - PHASE I, AND APPROVAL OF CULTURAL ARTS PLAN - PHASE II Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, reported that the purpose of this item is to report on the Cultural Arts Plan - Phase I, and request for approval on the Cultural Arts Plan - Phase II. Further information was provided by Patti Rasmussen representing the Arts Alliance and David Plettner, arts consultant. Addressing the Council on this item was Kim Kurowsky representing the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, Michael McGrath, Sue Trock representing the Hart High School Foundation, and Cameron Smyth representing Senator Pete Knight. Three written comments were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Boyer, to approve funding for Cultural Arts Plan - Phase II not to exceed $60,000 ($15,000 from current budget and $45,000 appropriated from contingency), approve budget transfer of $45,000 from City Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to 7491-8110 and direct staff to assume role as the local arts agency to further develop the Community Arts Master Plan. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Heidt Noes: Majic Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 18 NEW BUSINESS REPORT ON STATUS OF EARTHQUAKE DAMAGED BUILDINGS AND SUMMARY REPORT ON EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY EFFORT George Caravalho, City Manager, gave an update on Earthquake Recovery efforts by the City. Council received the information. ITEM 19 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Carl Newton, City Attorney, outlined Council's options for appealing the Planning Commission's action. Motion by Boyer, second by Klajic, to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission on the Town Center Apartments, Master Case No. 97-170. 0 Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Addressing the Council on this item was John Steffen. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) Councilmember Smyth reported on testifying before the Board of Supervisors on the Siting Element. Councilmember Darcy distributed a report from the Criminal Justice Committee. Councilmember Boyer reported on his attendance at the Worlds Mayor's Conference. STAFF COMMENTS Paul Zaengle, Management Analyst, reported on the 1998 Nissan Open Golf Tournament to be held in Santa Clarita at the Valencia Country Club from February 22 through March 1, 1998. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Boyer, second by Klajic, to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 9:45 p.m. in memory of Cliffie Stone. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 98ja 27.reg ILI, --A4 ALZ,;W� YOR