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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 23, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 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 request to speak 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 were Ed Dunn regarding water issues; Robbie Robinson regarding a dog park; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE regarding urban sprawl; Karen Pearson regarding the recent Elsmere meeting and various agenda items; John Steffen regarding the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department; and Bill Wittenberg regarding SB 1-A. Twenty written comment cards were submitted regarding a dog park. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1999 regular meeting: and February 10, 1999 special meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, HIajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None ' Absent: None Motion carried. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented certificates to community members participating in Dental Health Month. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. 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 INSURANCE RENEWAL An extensive bidding process was undertaken over the past few weeks to ensure that the City received the most coverage at the lowest possible price for its insurance policies for the upcoming year. This report outlines the three components of the City's insurance, the companies recommended to provide the policies, and the premiums as compared to last year. The total premium is $271,554, which represents a slight increase of $1,857, or 0.7% more than last year. However, the 1999/2000 premium still represents significant savings from the 1997/98 rate of $284,833. Approve the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $271,554 from Account No. 1600-8501 to renew the City's' insurance policies, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR WHITNEY CANYON LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL State Assembly Member George Runner is authoring, a new legislative proposal that will include Whitney Canyon into the Rim of the Valley Corridor in the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy after a public hearing and scientific land planning studies. This legislation is an attempt to rectify Whitney Canyon's exclusion from 1989 legislation that revised the Rim of the Valley Corridor Boundaries, and is seen as the best way to prevent a landfill, from being located in Whitney Canyon. Sponsor legislation that would include Whitney Canyon as part of the Rim of the Valley Corridor in the Santa Monica Mountains- Conservancy. 2 ® ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING (OCJP) JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT — RESOLUTION NO. 99-25 The State of California Office of Criminal Justice Planning has announced the availability of $14,709 in grant funding to promote greater accountability of juvenile offenders in the juvenile justice system. Adopt Resolution No. 99-25 approving application of the Office of Criminal Justice Planning Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contracts, agreements, or change orders arising out of the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR. TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT — ANNEXATION NO. 246 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-26 A tax sharing resolution to establish tax increment funding for Sanitation District No. 32 to provide wastewater treatment services to the area included in Sanitation District Annexation No. 246. Adopt Resolution No. 99-26 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 246. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACTUAL BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES — AWARD OF CONTRACT During the FY 1998/99 Mid -Year Budget process, the. City Council appropriated $200,000 in contractual service funds to the Planning & Building Services Department. These funds were requested to address increased service demands for Building Inspection and Plan Check related services. I At this time, staff is requesting that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Willdan and Associates, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for contractual building inspection services. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Willdan and Associates for a total contract value not to exceed $100,000 subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR SIERRA HIGHWAY El NINO EMERGENCY STORM REPAIRS APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. M005 This project provided emergency repairs for the 1998 El Nino storm damage along Sierra Highway. The future restoration will include paving two access roads damaged during the storm. Approve Supplement No. M005 for the Sierra Highway El Nino Emergency Storm Repairs project, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all documents relating to this supplement. 3 ITEM S CONSENT CALENDAR INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE AUTHORITY FRESHRATE HOME MORTGAGE PROGRAM — RESOLUTION NO. 99-21 Consideration for the City Council to resolve and agree to become an associate member of the Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority in order to become an associate member so qualifying home buyers in Santa Clarita could receive 101% home financing through FHA and Bank One loans called the FreshRate program. There is no fiscal impact or attached financial risk. Adopt Resolution No. 99-21 and direct the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority, a JPA, to become an associate member and participate in the Home Mortgage Finance Program as described in the agreement. Motion by Klajic, second by Ferry, to continue Consent Calendar Item 8 until after the study session on housing (currently scheduled for April 6, 1999). Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 4,5 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-28. Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 99-28. Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7 and 9. , On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO THE POLICIES OF THE OPEN SPACE ELEMENT TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY PLANNING — RESOLUTION NO. 99-33 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Laura Stotler, Management Analyst, reported that the purpose of this public hearing is to amend the policies of the Open Space Element in the General Plan to encourage energy efficiency and energy planning. 4 ' No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 99-33 to approve General Plan Amendment No. 98-005 (Master Case No. 98- 064) amending the Open Space Element of the General Plan for the City of Santa Clarita. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 98-33 adopted. ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING TEFRA HEARING FOR L&M OPTICAL — AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CSCDA) TO ISSUE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-32 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that CSCDA is a joint power authority sponsored by the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties. CSCDA has an Industrial Development Bond Program, which has issued over $330 million of Industrial Development Bonds (IDB) for over 100 companies throughout the State. The City is holding a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing for CSCDA in order to satisfy the public hearing approval requirement of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 99-32, authorizing and approving the California Statewide Community Development Authority (CSCDA) to issue Industrial Development Bonds for an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 on behalf of L&M . Optical Disc West, LLC. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 5 ITEM 12 UNFINISHED BUSINESS CANYON COUNTRY LIBRARY — PROGRESS REPORT Paul Zaengle, Management Analyst, City Manager, reported that at the December 1, 1998 Study Session, staff presented the Council with options regarding the construction of a larger library in the Canyon country area. The Council recommended that staff continue negotiations with the owner of the property across from the Edwards Theater complex on Soledad Canyon Road and the County Library staff to work out the details of such a project. The proposed development MOU represents the results of those negotiations and outlines key deal points, including the benefits to the City and the developer, and the estimated financial obligations. Addressing the Council on this item was M. Teresa Todd representing Valley View Community School who submit a binder with letters in support of the library; and Allan Cameron. Council received report. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m. ITEM 13 UNFINISHED BUSINESS POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF A RETAIL WATER COMPANY BY THE CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that although becoming a water retailer is in violation of State Law and not in the best. interest of the community, the Castaic Lake Water Agency has recently expressed an interest in purchasing the Santa Clarita Water Company. A summary of the committee meeting held February 17, 1999 was distributed and reviewed. Addressing the Council on this item was Donald Froelich representing CLWA; Scott Brozovich; Connie Worden-Roberts; Ed Dunn; Scott Slater representing the SCWC; Vera Johnson; Skip Newhall; Richard Green; Christine Jennis; Tom Campbell and Allan Cameron. Five written comment cards were submitted. Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to continue this item for 2 weeks to the March 9, 1999. meeting with the understanding that upon unanimous recommendation of the City's committee members that the item could be continued to a subsequent date; allowing the committee to continue negotiations including discussion on a joint powers authority and urging the CLWA to cease lobbying to support 1 its purchase of the SCWC until an agreement is reached. 0 ' On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 UNFINISHED BUSINESS RETENTION OF CONSULTANTS FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF THE SANTA CLARITA WATER COMPANY Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that in 1993 the Santa Clarita Water Company expressed an interest in selling the company to the City of Santa Clarita. Since that time, the City Council has considered the issue and evaluated the benefit to the community of such an action. It is recommended that two firms be retained to assist in the public discussion process and the subsequent purchase. Addressing the Council on this item was Donald Froelich representing CLWA; Ed Dunn; Scott Slater representing SCWC; Allan Cameron, John Steffen; Christine Jennis; and Skip Newhall. One written comment card was submitted. Motion by Heidt, second by Klajic, to continue this item to accompany item 13. ITEM 15 NEW BUSINESS CITY WIDE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM Lisa Hardy, Associate Planner, reported that City .staff is currently researching opportunities for a City -initiated public art program. With the large amount of development occurring in the City, it was suggested that incorporating a requirement for on-site artwork or an in -lieu fee into the development process would significantly expand opportunities for Santa Clarita residents and employees to experience artwork. If Council supports the concept, staff.will come back with more information on the program. Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron. Councilmembers commented on the program and indicated support. No action taken. ftl On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 15 NEW BUSINESS CITY WIDE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM Lisa Hardy, Associate Planner, reported that City .staff is currently researching opportunities for a City -initiated public art program. With the large amount of development occurring in the City, it was suggested that incorporating a requirement for on-site artwork or an in -lieu fee into the development process would significantly expand opportunities for Santa Clarita residents and employees to experience artwork. If Council supports the concept, staff.will come back with more information on the program. Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron. Councilmembers commented on the program and indicated support. No action taken. ftl ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS 1999 4° OF JULY FIREWORKS Adele Macpherson, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Superintendent, provided information pertaining to the potential of fireworks at the 1999 Country Fair event. Additional comments were offered by Gene Wolfe of the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Don Rodriguez of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. Addressing the Council on this item was Will Fleet representing The Signal newspaper; Gene Taylor; Skip Newhall and Connie Worden-Roberts. One written comment card was submitted. Council provided direction to get all interested parties together and bring information back to the Council. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) Councilmember Ferry commented on a Contract Cities meeting. STAFF COMMENTS Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported on today's hearing on the Westridge project. COUNCILMEM 3ER COMMENTS Councilmember Heidt pointed out that Bob Lathrop was back in the hospital. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. The City Council will hold a City Council Study Session on March 2. 1999 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, March 9. 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. ATTEST: CITY CLERK W9 B23M.DOC I YOR