HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-09 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M
NOVEMBER 9,1999
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced the purpose of this Closed Session
was to conduct a:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Joannes vs. City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC174239
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: All positions in City service
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 5:07 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to closed session in the Orchard
Rooms.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR CITY ATTORNEY
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Darcy reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:00 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, reported that no action was taken during Closed
Session that was required to be reported.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Darcy adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:02 p.m.
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Geri Bryan, Deputy City Clerk, 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.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Heidt invited Sylvia Matthis-Moore, a local. resident, to sing a song
called "Quiet Time
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:32 p.m
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Heidt led the flag salute.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was John Steffen regarding public records requests.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were no staff comments.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented certificates to Sgt. Lee White of the
L.A. County Sheriffs Department and Rawlins Jordan, Marathon Trainer.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Teresa Elder of MediaOne gave a progress report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain
any further information that may be needed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to approve the agenda, pulling
Consent Items 2,6 and 12 for discussion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to approve the minutes of the
October 26, 1999 Regular Meeting, and the November 2, 1999 Special
Meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Majic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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
^' AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CAMPAIGN
DISCLOSURE
Carl Newton, City Attorney, reported on the background and intent of the ordinance
amending Section 7.02.040(c) regarding the disclosure of sponsors of campaign
material.
Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to defer consideration of this
issue until the case of Griset vs. FPPC has been resolved.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
RENEWAL OF CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT
The City is eligible for $326,427.52 in block grant funding for the 1999 / 2000 fiscal
year under Assembly Bill 3229, Citizen's Option for Public Safety. Approve the
request from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Santa Clarita Station, to
use the Citizen's Option for Public Safety Funds, under Assembly Bill 3229, to
continue the City's Youth Intervention Team. Establish estimated revenue of
$326,427.52 in Account No. 211-5211, Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
Fund. Appropriate $1,500 to Account No. 7411-7011 for Grant Administration and
$324,927.52 to Account No. 7411-8001 for program implementation. Authorize the
City Manager, or designee, to execute any contracts, agreements, or change orders
arising out of this program.
^" ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOR PROPOSITION 12,
THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR AND
COASTAL PROTECTION BOND"
Proposition 12 will be on the March 2000 ballot. If passed, Santa Clarita will receive
up to $1.9 million in per capita funds for acquisition and development of City Parks.
Another $1 million would be allocated for the acquisition and development of the
Santa Clara River Watershed area. Appropriate $20,000 from the City Council
contingency Account No. 1210-7401 to Account No. 7310-8110 to coordinate an effort
to educate local voters on the importance of the Bond and provide support to the
development of project eligibility and application criteria guidelines for the "Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond."
ITEM b
CONSENT CALENDAR
ESTABLISH A MECHANISM FOR ADDING NEWLY ANNEXED AREAS TO THE
SOLID WASTE FRANCHISES AND AMEND RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE
FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS WITH ATLAS TRANSPORT, INC., THE BLUE
BARREL DISPOSAL COMPANY, AND THE SANTA CLARITA DISPOSAL
COMPANY TO INCLUDE NORTH VALENCIA I AND HUNTER'S GREEN AREAS
INTO THE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
Approval of amendments will create a formal mechanism within the Residential
Franchise Agreements for allocating new accounts in annexed areas to the three
franchised trash haulers. Amendments will also include the North Valencia I and
Hunter's Green annexations into the Franchise Agreement. Adopt resolutions
approving amendments to Section 4 of the residential solid waste franchise
agreements with Atlas Transport, Inc., Blue Barrel Disposal Company and Santa
Clarita Disposal Company, respectively, to establish a mechanism for the allocation
of new accounts in newly annexed areas, including the North Valencia I and
Hunter's Green annexations, into the Solid Waste Franchise.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
UPDATE ON THE ROBINSON RANCH PROJECT — A GOLF COURSE AND
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN SAND CANYON
Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services reported on the status of
some of the project's conditions of approval and summarized the issues that have
been raised in the last six months.
Addressing the Council on this item was: Robert Fleck, Allen Penrose, Doris
Boydston, Kenneth Carter, Lynn Plambeck, George Gruber.
Council consensus that this issue be placed under presentations at
the beginning of each meeting..
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ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA CITY HALL, SECOND FLOOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT —
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS — PROJECT NO. F1003
This project will provide additional office space on the second floor of City Hall for
the City's Administrative Services Department, currently located on the third floor.
This project is part of an effort to expand City Hall's offices to accommodate the
changing demands on office space. Approve the plans and specifications, and
authorize the advertising for bids for the construction of tenant improvements on
City Hall's second floor to accommodate the relocation of the City's Administrative
Services Department.
ITEM S
CONSENT CALENDAR
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH DETROIT DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND CONTRACT WITH NOVA BUS, INC.
Staff proposes that in lieu of issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP), Council approve
the Assignment Agreement with Detroit Department of Transportation (DOT). This
agreement assigns to the City the rights under the option provision of Detroit DOT s
existing contract to purchase 40 -foot transit buses. Subsequent to this approval,
staff recommends approval of a contract with Nova Bus, Inc., for the manufacture of
these buses. Waive City purchasing policy, and approve the Assignment Agreement
with City of Detroit, Michigan, Department of Transportation. Authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute the Assignment Agreement, and negotiate and
execute the contract with Nova Bus, Inc.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
SOLEDAD CANYON — EL NINO AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT — PROJECT NO.
D4001
Emergency Relief Restoration funds from Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
will fund the design costs of the Soledad Canyon — El Nino project. This project will
provide permanent flood protection improvements along the embankment
supporting the trail and Soledad Canyon Road at the Saugus Speedway. Award
contract to Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for engineering design services
for Soledad Canyon — El Nifio, Project No. D4001 in the amount of $50,000.00 and
authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $7,500.00. Appropriate
$34,669.00 in reimbursable FHWA Federal Funds for Account No. D4001103.
Authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $4,491.00 from Account No. M0010001
to Account No. D4001001 to provide the 11.47 percent local match required and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
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ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS PHASE III AND CAMP PLENTY ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS — PROJECT NOS. 52037 AND S3003 — PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE
Project No. S2037 installed new sidewalk, pedestrian access ramps, and curb and
gutter in the West Newhall area. Project No. 53003 installed sidewalk, curb and
gutter, and a retaining wall on Camp Plenty Road, between Calla Way and Stillmore
Avenue. Accept the work performed by Security Paving, Inc. on the West Newhall
Improvements Phase III and Camp Plenty Road Improvements, Project Nos. S2037
and S3003, respectively. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
Transfer $14,000 from the 1999 / 2000 General Fund New Sidewalk Construction
Program, Project No. T0005, to the Camp Plenty Road Improvements, Project No.
S3003. Direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of
Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices as provided by law have been filed,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY. INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. L6, TRACT NO. 52354
Annexing territory for Tract No. 52354, located in the vicinity of Friendly Valley
Parkway and Sierra Highway into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District
No. 1, as Annexation No. L6. The total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per
parcel for each of the proposed 39 units. Adopt a resolution to initiate annexation
proceedings; approve the Engineer's Report; and set a public hearing for January 11,
2000.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROGRESS REPORT
On October 26, 1999 the Council requested that a progress report on Golden Valley
Road be brought to each Council meeting. As a result, staff will be providing
information bi-monthly to the Council. Receive staff progress report on the Golden
Valley Road project.
George Caravalho, City Manager gave a brief presentation on this issue.
Addressing the Council on this item was: Connie Worden-Roberts, Bob Lee
representing the Hart School District.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
-- CITY SPONSORSHIP OF THE MIKE JOHNSON 5K RUN / WALK
City Council approved sponsorship of the Mike Johnson 5K Run / Walk, and
authorized the City Manager to work with event organizers to determine the
appropriate type and level of sponsorship for this event.
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ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 42 AND 43
Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in
the check register. Adopt a Resolution approving the check registers.
Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to adopt the Consent Calendar
with the exception of item 2.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
ITEM 15
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO UPDATE THE GENERAL PLAN NOISE ELEMENT AND AIR
QUALITY ELEMENT
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Geri Bryan, Deputy City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been
provided.
Laura Stotler, Associate Planner, reported that in June 1991, the City adopted its
first General Plan. The proposed amendments to the Noise and Air Quality
Elements reflect the adopted circulation network using current data. Minor changes
are also proposed to the goals and policies section of these elements following input
from staff, interested citizens and public agencies at a community meeting held on
July 28, 1999.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item. One written comment was
submitted.
Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to continue the public hearing to
the Council meeting of February 8, 2000 and to have a study session
regarding this issue on February 1, 2000.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 16
PUBLIC HEARING
SANTA CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE ELECTION
RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS, IMPOSING
UTILITY FEES
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
AND ADOPTING A
STORM DRAINAGE
Geri Bryan, Deputy City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been
provided.
Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, reported that this public
hearing concludes the Storm Water Drainage Utility Fee process initiated by
Resolution 99-107 pursuant to the Right to Vote on Taxes Act required by
Proposition 218 for the North Valencia II Annexation.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Geri Bryan, Deputy City Clerk, announced that there were 22 parcels with a Yes
vote, and 3 parcels with a No vote. Therefore, a majority protest does not exist.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt resolution making
findings regarding election results, setting Storm Drainage Utility
Fees, and authorizing staff to proceed with the North Valencia II
Annexation.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 17
PUBLIC HEARING
NORTH VALENCIA NO. 2 SPECIFIC PLAN AND ANNEXATION (MASTER CASE
NOS. 98-183, 99-055), GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-002, ANNEXATION
NO. 98-02, SPECIFIC PLAN (PREZONE) 98-003, ANNEXATION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 98-001, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
(VTTM) 44831 OPTION A, VTTM 44831 OPTION B, VTTM 52667, CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 98-006, OAK TREE PERMIT 98-020, HILLSIDE REVIEW 99-002,
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH#98111201
Mayor Darcy announced that the public hearing was still open.
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Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that this is a continued public hearing to
consider approval of the North Valencia No. 2 Specific Plan and North Valencia 2
annexation and related entitlements. The 596 -acre project is generally located north
of Newhall Ranch Road, south of Decoro Drive and Copper Hill Drive, west of
McBean Parkway, and east of Copper Hill Drive.
Greg Medeiros, the applicant, gave a brief summation of the project.
Addressing the Council on this item were Robert Fleck, Henry Schultz, Lynn
Plambeck, Allen Penrose, Sally Chase -Clark. Sixteen written comments were
submitted.
Motion by Ferry, second by Heidt, to continue this public hearing to
November 23, 1999.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 18
PUBLIC HEARING
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BOND ELECTION
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Geri Bryan, Deputy City Clerk, reported that all notice required have been provided.
Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that the purpose of this
public hearing is the establishment of the City of Santa Clarita's Community
Facilities District No. 99-1 (Santa Clarita Business Park) (the "CFD"), the
designation of certain area as future annexation area to the CFD (the "Future
Annexation Area"), the proposed rate and method of apportionment of the special
taxes ( the "Special Taxes") to be levied on certain property within the CFD, and the
Future Annexation Area, if and when annexed into the CFD, and the proposed debt
issue.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ferry, second by 1Hajic, to adopt a resolution of formation
determining the validity of prior proceedings, establishing
Community Facilities District No. 99-1, authorizing the levy of a
special tax within Community Facilities District No. 99-1,
determining the necessity to issue special tax bonds in an amount
not to exceed $33,000,000 and establishing an appropriations limit.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Klajic, Darcy
Noes: Weste, Heidt
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Majic, second by Ferry, to adopt a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Santa Clarita acting on behalf of the City of
Santa Clarita Community Facilities District No. 99-1 calling a Special
Election.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Klajic, Darcy
Noes: Weste, Heidt
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Darcy then requested the Acting City Clerk, George Caravalho, to open the
ballots and announce the results of the election.
George Caravalho, Acting City Clerk, announced that the ballot is provided to Spirit
Properties, Ltd., as sole owner or authorized representative of such sole owner of
land the City of Santa Clarita Community Facilities District No. 99-1 (Santa Clarita
Business Park) and represents 250 Yes votes.
Motion by Klajic, second by Ferry, to adopt a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Santa Clarita acting on behalf of the City of
Santa Clarita Community Facilities District No. 99-1 canvassing the
results of the election held within the Community Facilities District
No. 99-1.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: Weste
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Klajic, second by Ferry to consider for first reading as
amended and presented at this meeting, an Ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA-
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
99-1 (SANTA CLARITA BUSINESS PARK) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY
OF A SPECIAL TAX.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Majic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: Weste
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION FOR SANTA CLARITA'S PARTICIPATION IN THE ALL-
AMERICAN CITY 2000 AWARD COMPETITION
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that last year, Santa Clarita
received the distinction of being one of thirty communities to receive the All-
American City Finalist Designation. Based on past performance and feedback, staff
believes that the City of Santa Clarita will be successful in a Year 2000 bid for the
All-American Cities title.
Council concurred that the video regarding All -America Cities be
presented under Council presentations at the Council meeting of
November 23, 1999.
Motion by Heidt, second by Ferry, to authorize staff to submit an
application for the All -America City 2000 award. Establish a
proposed budget for this program in the amount of $60,000.
Appropriate $30,000 from the Council Contingency Account No. 1240-
7401 to Account No. 501-23011 to assist with All -America City Award
expenses.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 20
NEW BUSINESS
MEDIAONE TRANSFER TO AT&T CORPORATION
Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that AT&T has recently
announced purchase of MediaOne. To complete this transfer, the City needs to
adopt a resolution that changes control of the franchise to AT&T finding that AT&T
has met certain legal, economic, and technical qualifications.
Teresa Elder and Stephen Sawyer representing MediaOne gave a brief summation
regarding this issue.
Addressing the Council on this item was: Robert Sinclair, George Carroll, Ron
Tropcich. Eleven written comments were submitted.
Motion by Weste, second by Madic, to adopt a resolution changing
control of the cable franchise from MediaOne to AT&T Corporation.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Rlajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
There were none.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
There were none.
Motion by Ferry, second by Blajic, to adjourn the meeting at
12:00 am.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November' 23,
1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1°` floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia
Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
ATTEST:
99n ..d.
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