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Home My WebLink About1998-12-08 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:34 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Ferry led the flag salute. REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR Mayor Heidt reviewed accomplishments over the last 12 months. OUTGOING MAYOR MAKES PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Heidt and Council exchanged gifts. OUTGOING MAYOR TURNS GAVEL OVER TO CITY CLERK Mayor Heidt turned the gavel over to Sharon Dawson, City Clerk. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR George Caravalho, City Manager, presented outgoing Mayor Heidt with a commemorative plaque. Dave Foy representing Congressmember Buck McKeon, Kim Kurowski representing the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce, Cameron Smyth representing Senator Pete Knight and Assemblymember George Runner, Jo Anne Darcy representing Supervisor Mike Antonovich, and Marsha McLean made presentations to outgoing Mayor Heidt. CITY CLERK OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR FOR 1998 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, opened nominations for the office of Mayor. Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to nominate Jo Anne Darcy as Mayor. Hearing no further nominations, City Clerk Dawson closed nominations. AHNUTES 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 PAL DECEMBER 8, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:34 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Ferry led the flag salute. REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR Mayor Heidt reviewed accomplishments over the last 12 months. OUTGOING MAYOR MAKES PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Heidt and Council exchanged gifts. OUTGOING MAYOR TURNS GAVEL OVER TO CITY CLERK Mayor Heidt turned the gavel over to Sharon Dawson, City Clerk. PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR George Caravalho, City Manager, presented outgoing Mayor Heidt with a commemorative plaque. Dave Foy representing Congressmember Buck McKeon, Kim Kurowski representing the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce, Cameron Smyth representing Senator Pete Knight and Assemblymember George Runner, Jo Anne Darcy representing Supervisor Mike Antonovich, and Marsha McLean made presentations to outgoing Mayor Heidt. CITY CLERK OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR FOR 1998 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, opened nominations for the office of Mayor. Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to nominate Jo Anne Darcy as Mayor. Hearing no further nominations, City Clerk Dawson closed nominations. Motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK SWEARS IN NEW MAYOR City Clerk Dawson administered the oath of office to Mayor Darcy. CITY CLERK TURNS MEETING OVER TO NEW MAYOR City Clerk Dawson turned the gavel over to Mayor Darcy. NEW MAYOR OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Darcy opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to nominate Jill Klajic as Mayor Pro Tem. Hearing no further nominations, Mayor Darcy closed the nominations. Motion carried by unanimous vote. NEW MAYOR GIVES ACCEPTANCE SPEECH & GOALS FOR 1999 Mayor Darcy gave her acceptance speech and outlined goals for 1999. ZONTA AND CANYON THEATRE GUILD PRESENTATIONS Representatives of the Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley and the Canyon Theatre Guild made presentations. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Vera Johnson. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. RECEPTION CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:36 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councihnembers were present. 11 :_ _ ; N1eo j♦ 61_11 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 John Steffen regarding Newhall Ranch; Alan Robertshaw representing the Santa Clarita Community Development Organization regarding the homeless shelter; and Barbara Wampole regarding Newhall Ranch. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Ferry, second by Heidt, to approve the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Hlajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of November 24,1998 regular meeting. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Council acknowledged Youth in Government students in attendance along with City coordinator, Heather Tolen. Council acknowledged the efforts of Mike Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, who would be leaving City employment to work for SCAG. PRESENTATIONS There were none. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Darcy recessed the Council meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:66 p.m. (see Redevelopment Agency minutes) RECONVENE REGULAR. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 6:58 p.m. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Majic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Council acknowledged Youth in Government students in attendance along with City coordinator, Heather Tolen. Council acknowledged the efforts of Mike Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, who would be leaving City employment to work for SCAG. PRESENTATIONS There were none. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Darcy recessed the Council meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 6:66 p.m. (see Redevelopment Agency minutes) RECONVENE REGULAR. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 6:58 p.m. 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 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST Section 54970 of the Government Code, also known as "The Maddy Act", requires that the legislative body must cause to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions and committees which are appointed by the City Council. Approve the Local Appointments List and designate the Valencia Public Library to receive a copy of the list. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 25041— APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Tentative Parcel Map No. 25041 was granted tentative approval by the Planning Commission on September 1, 1998. The property is located at the terminus of Avenue Rockefeller at the intersection of Avenue Rockefeller and Avenue Hopkins within the City of Santa Clarita Business Park zone. The owner is Clifford Rockefeller Business Centre, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. The property consists of 8.39 acres and is a merger and resubdivision of Parcels 1 and 2 of Parcel Map No. 19828 filed February 22, 1990 into 13 parcels corresponding to 12 officetwarehouse structures and a common parcel for vehicular access, internal circulation, and easement for public utilities. Approve Parcel Map No. 25041; accept offers of dedication; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Map. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR CHANGE ORDER TO PADILLA PAVING FOR EXTENDED PROJECT LIMITS — WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2, PROJECT NO. S2034 On June 10, 1997, Council awarded a contract to Padilla Paving Company for the West Newhall Improvements, Phase 2, in the amount of $418,041.55 and authorized a 10% contingency, for the installation of curb and gutter, sidewalk, and reconstructed streets in the area. During construction, the project limits were extended on 11' Street from Walnut Street to the alley just west of Spruce Street. The extension of the street improvements was necessitated by the relocation of a 22- inch high-pressure gas line on 11'" Street. The cost to extend the limits is $34,000 and is not included in the approved 10% contingency. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a change order for the West 1! Newhall Improvements, Phase 2, Project No. S2034, to Padilla Paving Company in the amount of $34,000. Sufficient funds have been budgeted in Account No. S2034001 for this work. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR FINANCING THE PURCHASE OF SIX COMMUTER BUSES — RESOLUTION NO. 98-145 Contracts have been negotiated for the delivery of six commuter buses on or after December 22, 1998. Staff would like to purchase the buses with a tax-exempt municipal lease with option to purchase through a lease arrangement with Municipal Leasing.Associates, Inc. (MLA). Adopt Resolution No. 98-145 authorizing lease agreement, signatories and notice of intent to be reimbursed, for an amount not to exceed $2.4 million; authorize the City Manager to approve all documents associated with the lease agreement, subject to City Attorney approval; appropriate $270,000 from Transit Fund Balance to Account No. 4600-9020. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSED VALENCIA BRIDGE AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE CONSTRUCTION FEE DISTRICT Introduce the engineer's report for the formation of the Valencia Bridge & Thoroughfare Construction Fee District and set the date for the public hearing to take public testimony regarding the establishment of a development impact fee for the construction of roadway infrastructure within the boundaries of the proposed District. Receive the Draft Report on the Valencia Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District and set a public hearing for January 12, 1999 to receive public input on the proposed district formation and resulting fee structure. Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Transportation Committee, SC Chamber and Valencia Industrial Association. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 46,47 — RESOLUTION NO. 98-146 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 98-146. Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to approve the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Blajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried ITEM 8 PUBLIC HEARING MASTER CASE NO. 98-243, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 98-003 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.19 SIGN REGULATIONS AND CHAPTER 17.07 DEFINITIONS -- RESOLUTION NO. 99-01— ORDINANCE NO. 99-01 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that the purpose of this public hearing is a request to amend Chapter 17.19 of the Unified Development Code (Sign Regulations) and Chapter 17.07 of the Unified Development Code (Definitions) to allow for a more user- and business -friendly sign ordinance. Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Chamber of Commerce; Jack Boyer; Jim Tanner; Lyle Olsen; Hunt Braly representing the Santa Clarita Merchants Association who submitted written material; R. Fryklund; Howard Tanner who submitted written material; Brent Griffiths who submitted written material; Jerry Caston and Maurice Ungar. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Heidt, second by Hlajic, to adopt Resolution No. 99-01 and Introduce Ordinance No. 99.01 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC AMENDMENT 98-003), holding the second reading of the ordinance until the first meeting in February (February 9, 1999) with staff to bring back a report on the 219/99 agenda addressing issues brought up by the Council at this meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Hlajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Resolution 99-01 adopted. Ordinance 99-01 passed to second reading. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:26 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:38 p.m. ITEM 9 NEW BUSINESS NAMING OF THE NEWHALL METROLINK STATION Mayor Darcy stated that Councilmember Heidt has demonstrated tremendous leadership, especially in the area of transportation, and outlined her representation 3 of Santa Clarita which helped to bring the City's issues to the forefront for funding and action. Addressing the Council on this item was John Steffen. One written comment was submitted. Motion by Klajic, second by Ferry, to officially name the City's third Metrolink Station "The Jan Heidt Newhall Metrolink Station." Substitute motion by Weste to name the main Metrolink Station on Soledad Canyon Road "The Jan Heidt Metrolink Station." There was no second to the substitute motion. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Hlajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 NEW BUSINESS 45 -DAY INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE CONTAINING REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that the purpose of this item is to adopt an Urgency Ordinance requiring a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for any wireless communication facility constructed in the City of Santa Clarita. This Urgency Ordinance contains basic design and development standards the City will use when reviewing these applications. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. In response to questions from Council, Mike Kotch provided information. Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to adopt Ordinance 98-21 entitled: AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, ADOPTING INTERIM REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, llaajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance 98.21 adopted. VI ITEM 11 NEW BUSINESS 1998-99 MID -YEAR REVIEW AND REPORT — RESOLUTION NOS. 98-142 8c 98- 147 George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that each year at this time, City staff evaluates the City's adopted budget, reviews accomplishments for the first half of the year and evaluates the economic outlook for the remainder of the year. This year's review resulted in a projected increase of $9,077,557 in overall revenues and a proposed increase of $8,458,130 in overall expenditures. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Weste, second by Blajic, to adjust FY 1998-99 budgeted revenues and expenditures for various funds in the amount specified in Attachment A; adopt Resolution No. 98-142 providing for the compensation for the employees of the City-, adopt Resolution No. 98. 147 authorizing a loan of $200,000 from the General Fund to the Transit Enterprise Fund to be used as a grant match for the Transit Maintenance Facility. On roll call vote: Ayes: Hlajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS COUNCIL COMMITTEES Mayor Darcy reported that on a yearly basis, the City Council updates the Council Committee list. Motion by ffiajic, second by Heidt, to review the Committee list, suggest any new committees to be added, provide feedback to the Mayor by January 8, 1999, with the item to be placed on the January 26, 1999 Council agenda for further discussion; designating the Mayor to be the 1" delegate to the Sanitation District, with Councilmember Heidt to be the temporary 2°" delegate and Councilmember Weste to be the alternate. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, lOajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 10 ITEM 13 NEW BUSINESS WESTRIDGE PROJECT Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that the Westridge Project was conceptually approved by the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission on November 2, 1998. The RPC is scheduled to take its final action on this project as a consent calendar item on their December 9, 1998 agenda. Addressing the Council on this item was Mike Kotch representing SCOPE; Barbara Wampole; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; Phil Hof; Bob Lathrop; Mike Lyons; Cynthia Neal Harris representing the Santa Clarita Oak Conservancy; Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Transportation Committee; and Gloria Glenn representing the Newhall Ranch Co. One written comment was submitted. Motion by Elajic, second by Heidt, to appeal the Regional Planning Commission's approval of the Westridge project to the County Board of Supervisors. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Elajic Noes: Ferry, Weste, Darcy Absent: None Motion does not carry. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Darcy distributed the MTA Legislative Update and the Countywide Criminal Justice Coordination Committee meeting notes for information. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on the team building session scheduled for January 4, 1999 which would now be held from 8:30 to 8:30 p.m. Carl Newton, City Attorney, reported that the City had prevailed in trial court in the matter of SCOPE v. City of Santa Clarita for the General Plan Circulation Element. COUNCIMMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Darcy and Mayor Pro Tem Klajic commented on upcoming holiday activities. CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, noted that there was no need for the Closed Session as listed on the agenda. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. 0 The City Council will not hold a meeting on December 22, 1998 so that all can enjoy the holidays with their family and friends. A study session will be held Tuesday, January 5, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" Floor, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January 12, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MDECOdbM 10