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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-10 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)bIINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 PAL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. MARCH 10, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Boyer who was attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. 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(a) - Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment (SCOPE) and the Sierra Club v. City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BSO49044. RECESS At 6:03 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 no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported. 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. All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Boyer. 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 were Mark Young representing the Santa Clarita Community Development Corp., Enrique Pulido, Mike Mouton, Hal Burgan representing the Church of Hope (ELCA), Tim Davis representing the Santa Clarita Community Development Corp., and Karen Fencil representing the El Nino Shelter Committee, regarding a 30 -day extension for the Homeless Shelter. Two written comments were submitted regarding the Homeless Shelter; one written comment was submitted regarding a CDBG loan. Council requested that an item regarding the Homeless Shelter be placed on the next Council meeting agenda for discussion. INVOCATION Councilmember Darcy gave the invocation. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Darcy led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF AENUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy to approve the minutes of the February 24, 1998 meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Heidt and Councilmembers presented "Caught Ya Doing Something Good" certificates to Santa Clarita Sheriff Deputies in recognition of the Thrifty Drug Store Incident and presented a proclamation to Art Landon in recognition of Poison Prevention Week. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. 2 COWBOY POETRY READING Councilmembers read entries in the Cowboy Poetry Contest from local students. 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 PROPOSITION A - YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN On October 28, 1997, City Council accepted the Youth Employment Goal and approved the expenditure of $745,820 over a 20 -year period, for the employment of at -risk youth. The youth employment plan for the City of Santa Clarita, as it relates to the City's minimum obligation for receiving Proposition A funds, is reimbursable from the County of Los Angeles. Approve the Youth Employment Plan to comply with requirements to receive Proposition A funds. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR VIA PRINCESSA METROLINK STATION IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. T3007 This project involves the design and preparation of construction documents to provide upgrades to the Via Princessa Metrolink Station located on Via Princessa at Weyerhauser Way. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract for engineering and architectural design services for the Via Princessa Metrolink Station, Project No. T3007, with Boyle Engineering Corporation in an amount not to exceed $20,000, plus $3,000 (15%) for contingency costs, subject to City Attomey approval. One written comment was submitted on this item. 4va-UTr CONSENT CALENDAR r RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND GEORGE CARAVALHO FOR PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ICMA) George Caravalho has been nominated for the office of ICMA President. This appointment is made by the ICMA Board of Directors, with offices located in Washington, D.C. They have requested that the City Council indicate their support of the City Manager serving in this capacity for one year. Adopt Resolution No.. 98-44, recommending George Caravalho for the office of President of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). ITEM 5 _ CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 7 AND 8 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-36 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 98-36. Motion by Klajic, second by Darcy, to adopt the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Motion carried. ITEM 6 PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF CITYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES GOVERNING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY - RESOLUTION NO. 98-35 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Conal McNamara, Associate Planner, reported that this item is for City consideration of Citywide Design Guidelines governing residential, commercial, and industrial development in the City of Santa Clarita and distributed a brief overview. Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth, to continue this item until the meeting of March 24, 1998. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 7 PUBLIC HEARING PROTEST HEARING, FINDINGS AND APPROVAL TO ORDER ANNEXATION 1995-96 (NORTH VALENCIA), ANNEXATION OF 858 ACRES OF UNINHABITED LAND LOCATED IN NORTH VALENCIA IN UNINCORPORATED LOS ANGELES COUNTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY LIMITS - RESOLUTION NO. 98-31 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Laura Stotler, Associate Planner, reported that this was a protest hearing to offer property owners within the North Valencia annexation area a final opportunity to protest the annexation. If insufficient written protests are received, then the Council may make findings and proceed to order the annexation. If so ordered, the annexation may be completed within 4 r ten days. No written protests had been received. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 98-31, making findings regarding written protest, and to direct staff to transmit the resolution and appropriate fees to LAFCO for final review and certification. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Klajic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Motion carried. ITEM 8 PUBLIC HEARING WIRELESS INTERNET COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - ORDINANCE NO. 98-2 Mayor Heidt noted that the public hearing was still open from the February 10, 1998 meeting. Jesse Juarros, Technology Services Manager, reported that Metricom, Inc. has filed an application with the City of Santa Clarita to provide wireless data service in Santa Clarita via a system called Ricochet. This service would enable computer users to send and receive e-mail and faxes, access the Internet and World Wide Web sites, and Local Area Networks and Intranets all through wireless modems. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Klajic, second by Darcy, to introduce and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 98-2 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO METRICOM, INC. A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO ATTACH, INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A WIRELESS DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO NETWORK IN, ON, OVER, UPON, ALONG, AND ACROSS THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AND PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RIGHTS, DUTIES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS IN RESPECT THERETO. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a non-exclusive franchise agreement with Metricom, subject to City Attorney approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Klajic, Darcy Noes: Heidt Absent: Boyer A Ordinance No. 98-2 passed to second reading. ITEM 9 PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF MASTER CASE 97-170 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-014 AND ADJUSTMENT 97-008), TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 198 APARTMENT UNITS AND 12 TOWNHOUSE UNITS IN THE CTC (COMMERCIAL TOWN CENTER) ZONE. THE PROJECT IS GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MCBEAN PARKWAY AND MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY, IN THE VALENCIA COMMUNITY. THE APPELLANT IS THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Jennifer Reid, Associate Planner, reported that on January 20, 1998, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. P98-04 approving Conditional Use Permit 97-014 and Adjustment 98-004 for the construction of 198 apartment units and 12 townhouse units in the CTC (Commercial Town Center) zone. The conditional use permit allows for residential units in the CTC zone, a height of up to 42' for appurtenant structures, and the installation of gates for the project. The adjustment allows for a reduction in the project's parking requirement by 16%, the use of 34 tandem parking spaces to apply towards the project's total parking requirement, and the use of mature shade trees as cover over the 34 tandem parking stalls. During the regular City Council meeting of January 27, 1998, by a vote of 5-0, the Council decided to appeal the Planning Commission's approval of Master Case 97-170. Addressing the Council on this item was Robert Mayhew representing Newhall Land & Farming Co.; John Morrisette representing Valencia Company; and John Steffen. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to continue Council discussion on this item to the March 24,1998 meeting for consideration by a full Council. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 10 UNFINISHED BUSINESS APPEAL OF THE NEWHALL RANCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Vince Berton, Senior Planner, reported that on December 7, 1997, the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and tentative parcel map related to Newhall Ranch. The development project is located west of Interstate 5, adjacent to the Santa Clara River and covers 11,963 acres with over 24,000 dwelling units. The Santa Clarita City Council directed staff to file an appeal of these approvals on January 13, 1998, and the County of Ventura has also filed appeals. Both appeals as well as the related general plan amendment, zone change, and Final Environmental Impact Report will be Cj A heard before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on March 24, 1998. A memo providing follow-up from the Newhall Ranch Elected Officials Meeting was distributed. Addressing the Council on this item was Bob Lathrop, and Lynne Plambeck representing .SCOPE. Motion by Klajic, second by Smyth, to direct staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature transmitting the City's concerns to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for the March 24,1998 public hearing. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Heidt called a recess at 8:07 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:18 p.m. Councilmember Boyer entered the meeting at 8:24 p.m. ITEM 11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SECOND AMENDMENT - EMERGENCY ACCESS AND IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 44452 (VIA PRINCESSA EXTENSION) - RESOLUTION NO. 98-37 Glenn Adamick, Economic Development Associate, reported that this item is a second Amendment to the Emergency Access and Improvements Agreement - Tract 44452 adopted by the City Council in 1989 and amended in 1990. The amendment will finalize the financing obligations of Beazer Homes and the. City for the construction of Via Princessa from Circle J Ranch Road to Wiley Canyon Road at Via Pacifica. The extension, which will include a bridge over the railroad, San Fernando Road and the Santa Clara River, will be 76' in width and will accommodate one traffic lane in each direction. Approval of the amendment would also authorize a loan in the amount of $1,300,000.00 from the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District to the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare and would authorize the expenditure of $2,900,000 for the construction of the Via Princessa Extension. Beazer Homes will be contributing $4,100,000.00 towards this improvement. A rendering of the proposed. bridge was distributed. Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Transportation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and the Valencia Industrial Assn., Kim Kurowski representing the Chamber of Commerce, Bob Lathrop, Jeff Melodia representing Old Orchard II HOA, and Carl Kanowsky, who also submitted a letter, Three written comments were also submitted. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to approve the amendment to the Temporary Emergency Access and Improvements Agreement - Tract 44452. Adopt Resolution No. 98-37, authorizing a loan in the amount of $1,300,000.00 from the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District to the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District. Repayment of the loan would include interest based on the current monthly Treasurer's investment yield from future collections in the District. The resolution will also authorize the expenditure of an additional $1,600,000.00 from the Via Princesses Bridge and Thoroughfare District. A total City contribution of $2,900,000:00 will be used in conjunction with $4,100,000.00 contributed by Beazer Homes for the construction of the Via Princessa extension (Project No. 52037303-8001). On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: ffiajic . Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS SANTA CLARITA MARATHON Michael Haviland, Marketing and Economic Development Manager, reported that the purpose of this item is to gain Council approval, in concept, for sponsorship expenditures for the 1997 Santa Clarita Marathon of $24,000. This year the marathon event is requesting a $19,000 sponsorship funding from City Council. These funds would be used exclusively to reimburse the Sheriff and City Field Services for work associated with the marathon event. Addressing the Council on this item was Robert Bruce Smith, President of Santa Clarita Runners, and Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE. Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth,to approve in concept, the expenditure of $19,000.00 to reimburse the Sheriffs Department and City Field Services for costs associated with the 1998 Santa Clarita Marathon event. On roll call vote: Ayes: Hiajic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 NEW BUSINESS AMEND CONTRACT WITH ATC/VANCOM FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE Ron Kilcoyne, Transportation Manager, reported that on August 6, 1996, the City entered into a five-year contract with ATC/Vancom to operate all city transit services. The contract provides that if total revenue vehicle hours increase, or decrease by more than 20 percent, the City will negotiate with the contractor to adjust the contract rates. The initiation of various service improvements, including Sunday service, has resulted in a 26 percent annualized increase in service hours. ATC has requested an increase in rates to cover losses they are now incurring to provide service. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. r Motion by Darcy, second by Klajic, to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with ATC/Vancom subject to City Attorney approval, and to adjust the rates paid by the City for the provision of transit service; and appropriate $468,000 from Transit Fund Balance to Account No. 460048081. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Klajic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY PLAN AND SITING STUDY (TMF PLAN) AND PRELIMINARY SITE EVALUATION Ron Kilcoyne, Transportation Manager, reported that this item is regarding a planning study to determine the facility needs (lot size, structure size, required systems, etc.) and potentially suitable locations of the proposed Transit Maintenance Facility. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Boyer; to receive and approve the Transit f Maintenance Facility Plan and Siting Study (Phase 1); and direct staff to pursue information and discussions regarding acquisition of the top four sites identified in that document. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Klajic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 1S NEW BUSINESS ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 98-8, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION AND OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS - ORDINANCE NO. 98-8 Kevin Tonoian, Management Analyst, reported that on December 17, 1997, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No, 97-0071, amending Titles 8 and 11 - Consumer Protection. and Health and -Safety of the Los Angeles County Code, relating to the operation of food establishments. Specifically, the ordinance approved the implementation of a letter grade and inspection score card system for all food establishments and required the posting of a letter grade card or inspection card, to be made clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the establishment. Because this is a matter of public health and because the City has agreed to maintain an ordinance substantially similar to the Consumer Protection and Health and Safety titles of the Los Angeles County Code staff has prepared City Ordinance No. 98-8 for review and consideration by the City Council. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. One written comment was submitted on this item. Additional information regarding the program was provided by John Porter, representing the County Health Department. Motion by Boyer, second by Smyth, to introduce and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 98-8, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCI LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 97-0071, AMENDING TITLES 8 AND 11- CONSUMER PROTECTION AND HEALTH AND SAFETY -OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION AND OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Slajic, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Boyer commented on his attendance at the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. STAFF COMMENTS Gorge Caravalho, City Manager, commented on the Activist's meeting held February 20, 1998. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS There was none. r ADJOURNMENT Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 9:4; p.m. in memory of Joseph Dupee. ..,.. ATTEST: CITY CIxE131K - 10