HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)AHNUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
AEN UTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 PAL
NOVEMBER 23, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:01 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Unrepresented Employees: All positions in City service
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 6:02 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed. the meeting to closed session in the Century
Room.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR CITY ATTORNEY
ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Darcy reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:39 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, reported that during. Closed Session no action was
taken that was required to be reported.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Darcy adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:40 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 request to speak and submit it to the City Clerk before
the item is announced by the Mayor.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Klajic gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Klajic led the flag salute.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer regarding school sites; John Steffen
regarding domestic violence; Dakota Sillyman regarding trees; Pauline Harte
regarding the water supply and the Transit Mixed Concrete proposal; Ed Dunn
regarding the rotation of Mayor; Allan Cameron regarding the water supply and
gravel mines; and Douglas Hall regarding roads.
STAFF COMMENTS
George Caravalho, City Manager, commented that staff would followup on the
Transit Mixed Concrete proposal and also commented on Golden Valley Road.
AWARDS/R.ECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Darcy and Councilmember presented a plaque to Ron Kameya representing
Robert Clark, manager of Honda Performance Development, Inc. located in the
Valencia Industrial Park, for winning a 1999 Engine Manufacturers Championship.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Congressmember Buck McKeon presented the Congressional Local Legacy award to
Michael Marks and Ariel Stein for the Cowboy Poetry Festival; Ken Pulskamp was
also recognized for his efforts in bringing this event to fruition.
Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented a plaque to Dennis Welch in recognition
of his being named Maintenance Superintendent of the Year by the Greater Ventura
Chapter of the Maintenance Superintendents Association.
Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented a certificate to Vera Johnson on behalf
of her mother, Vevah Lough Clithero, on the occasion of her 101" birthday.
Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning & Building Services, and Ted Robinson presented
the Robinson Ranch Progress Report.
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Steve Sawyer presented the MediaOne Progress Report.
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, presented the All -America City 2000 Video.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
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 Klajic, to approve the agenda, pulling
Items 4, 8 and 14 from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the minutes of the
November 9, 1999 meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency
meeting at 7:57 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:00 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
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION — APRIL 11, 2000
The procedures for conducting a General Municipal Election are established by State
law. Pursuant to these requirements, resolutions have been prepared for Council
consideration to commence the election process. Adopt a resolution calling and
giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held April 11, 2000; adopt a
resolution requesting the County of Los Angeles to render specified services to the
City, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Martin & Chapman
Company to provide election services in an amount not to exceed $75,000 as
budgeted in Account No. 1500-7317, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
TEMPORARY PARKING ALONG ORCHARD VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH OF
AVENIDA RONADA
Allow temporary parking along Orchard Village Road for the purpose of Christmas
tree sales.
Addressing the Council on this item was Jim Blumel representing Frosty's Forest
Inc.
Motion by Weste, second by KIWic, to adopt a resolution allowing
temporary parking from November 26, 1999 to December 23, 1999,
along the west side of Orchard Village Road south of Avenida
Ronada, a total of 1,000 feet; direct staff to do appropriate
adjustments to existing signs to effect this resolution; invoice Mr.
Jim Blumel, Vice President of Frosty's Forest, Inc., for all related
costs, and direct staff to work out parking issue with the owner,
without removing trees.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Klajic, Ferry, Weste, Darcy
Noes: Heidt
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO 44360-05 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP
Approval of Tract Map 44360-05 consisting of approximately 4.4 acres. Approve
Tract Map No. 44360-05; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the
Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the
Certificate.
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ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 52673-01 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Approval of Tract Map No. 52673-01, consisting of approximately 48.5 acres.
Approve Tract Map No. 52673-01; 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.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
PARCEL MAP NO. 20838-01 — APPROVAL OF THE PARCEL MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
This parcel map is the first of two phases, which was granted approval by the
Planning Commission in December, 1992. This phase consists of approximately 23
acres, located north of Soledad Cyn. Road. And west of Golden Oak Road. The
conditions set by the Planning Commission have been met, and fees have been paid.
Approve Parcel map No. 20838-01; 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.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE WILLIAM
S. HART UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR COORDINATION OF FARES
AND BUS SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION STUDENTS
In March 1997, the City and the William S. Hart Union High School District entered
into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the transportation of students.
The City and the School District would like to continue the MOU through June,
2001. Authorize renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Santa Clarita and the William S. Hart Union High School District regarding the
coordination .of fares and bus service for transportation of students between home
and school until June, 2001.
Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to continue this item to the
January 11, 2000 meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
LEASE AGREEMENT EXTENSION FOR COMMUTER RAIL STATION SITE
(METROLINK)
A request for an additional two-month extension of the lease agreement between the
City of Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita LLC for the Commuter Rail Station site.
The extension period would' be from December 31, 1999, to February 28, 2000, as
City staff processes the proposed changes to the Tentative Tract Map 51599 and the
Development Agreement. Direct City Manager to enter into a four-month extension
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of the lease agreement between the City and Santa Clarita, LLC for the Commuter
Rail Station Site (Metrolink) from December 31, 1999, to April 30, 2000, subject to
City Attorney approval.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
VERMONT DRIVE / EVERETT DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS — ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 99-1 — PROJECT NO. 52039 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT
This project provides a new storm drain, sanitary sewer mainline with house
laterals, and completely reconstructed street improvements for the Vermont Drive /
Everett Drive Improvements, Assessment District No. 99-1. Award contract for the
Vermont Drive / Everett Drive Improvements, Assessment District No. 99-1, Project
No. 52039, to C.A. Rasmussen, Inc. in the amount of $729,270.83 and authorize a 15
percent contingency. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
SIDEWALK PROJECT NO. P0014 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
On July 13, 1999, Council awarded Project No. P0014 to FALCO Construction, Inc.
This project consisted of replacing broken and cracked sidewalks, walkways, and
building skirting at various parks in the City of Santa Clarita. This project was
completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Field Services on November 9, 1999.
Accept the work performed by FALCO Construction, Inc. on Sidewalk Project No.
P0014. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release
the project retention thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion is recorded,
provided no stop -notices, as provided by law, have been filed.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
SELLING SURPLUS VEHICLE TO ATC VANCOM
Once vehicles reach a point of age (generally over 100,000 miles), the City, through
its replacement program, purchases a replacement vehicle. The surplus vehicles are
then generally sold at an auction house. During the 1998 / 99 budget process,
vehicle #027 was approved for replacement. The replacement vehicle is now in
service. ATC Vancom inquired about purchasing surplus vehicle #027 (1990
Chevrolet 3500 pick-up truck with utility bed). The vehicle would be used to help
provide service to Santa Clarita residents. After research, staff concluded that
based on information from K. Porter Auction Company, Kelly Blue Book, and
observations at a vehicle auction, the sum of $5250.00 would be fair market value.
Approve sale of surplus vehicle #027 in the amount of $5,250.00 to ATC Vancom.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION TO REDUCE THE ANNUAL MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
REGISTRATION FEES FROM $14.00 TO $3.50
This item is to reduce the annual fees that the City requires from each of the
mobilehome parks in the City. Adopt a resolution approving the reduction of the
annual manufactured home park registration fee from $14.00 to $3.50.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE COLLEGE OF
THE CANYONS AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CONCERNING
CONSTRUCTION OF A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ON THE COLLEGE
CAMPUS
Establishes procedures for the City and College to partner in various construction
and operational components of a Performing Arts Center at a cost to the City of $2.4
million. Approve the Memorandum of 'Understanding and authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute all relative documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Dr. Peter Pocock representing the Santa
Clarita Master Chorale and Edward Carstens. .
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTRACT RENEWAL — FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
Since 1995, the City of Santa Clarita has retained the services of John Montgomery
and John O'Donnell for purposes of federal legislative advocacy. The City Council is
requested to renew the contract for the period November 1, 1999 through October
31, 2000. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract of John H. Montgomery
and John R. O'Donnell for federal legislative advocacy services in the amount of
$4,000 per month plus up to $4,000 for expenses (contingent on mid -year request),
for a total amount $52,000, for the period November 1, 1999 through October 31,
2000.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
1999 / 2000 JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT GRANT MODIFICATION
In July 1999, Council approved acceptance of Job Training Partnership Act grant
funds from the County of Los Angeles Private Industry Council through the
Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium. Accept the Job Training
Partnership Act Grant Modification. Increase estimated revenue by $88,370 in
Account No. 453-5055 ($271,939 was estimated in the 1999 / 2000 budget) and
appropriate $565 in Account No. 7446-7017, $500 in Account No. 7446-7306, $500 in
Account No. 7446-7307, $1,000 in Account No. 7446-7308, $83,305 in Account No.
7446-8110, and $2,500 in Account No. 7446-8610.
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ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
1999 / 2001 WELFARE -TO -WORK GRANT
In April 1999, staff submitted a proposal to the Antelope Valley Workforce
Development Consortium for a Welfare -To -Work grant from the County of Los
Angeles Private Industry Council. Accept the Welfare -To -Work grant. Establish
estimated revenue in the Welfare -To -Work Account No. 453-5012 for $96,410
($37,136 for Fiscal Year 1999 / 2000 and $59,274 for Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001).
Establish estimated expenditures of $81,054 in the Welfare -To -Work Account No.
74401($37,136 for Fiscal Year 1999 / 2000 and $59,274 for Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 44 AND 45
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 Ferry, to adopt the balance of the
Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Majic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:26 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
ITEM 19
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 noted that the public hearing was still open.
Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that the purpose of this public hearing is
to have staff, the applicant and Bob Lee answer questions relating to parks, trails,
open space and school issues raised previously by the Council at the meetings of
October 26, 1999 and November 9, 1999. The Council also requested that a site visit
be scheduled for the project site.
Tom Worthington representing Impact Sciences reviewed EIR issues including
groundwater supply, water usage per household, and water supply and reliability.
Bob Lee, Superintendent of the Hart School District, discussed school issues
associated with the proposed development.
Greg Medeiros, representing the applicant, discussed aspects of the proposed
development.
Addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer, Kris Ohlenkamp representing the San
Fernando Valley Audubon Society, Sally Chase Clark, Lynne Plambeck representing
SCOPE, and Bob Lathrop. Twenty written comments were submitted on this item.
Greg Medeiros, representing the applicant, offered a rebuttal to some of the
comments made by members of the public.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to continue the public hearing for
the purpose of conducting a site tour at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 30, 1999, with the public hearing to close at the conclusion
of the tour.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klzkjic, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE — ORDINANCE NO.
99-15
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing and announced that due to the lateness of
the hour, Council would consider continuing the public hearing to a date certain.
Vince Berton, Planning Manager, reported that since the Unified Development
Code (UDC) was adopted in 1991, it has been regularly updated. During the
implementation of the UDC, staff has periodically noted various portions of the UDC
that either require clarification, or do not reflect current City policies. The proposed
amendments to the UDC will codify current City policies, director's interpretations,
and definitions of terms not currently in the Code.
Addressing the Council on this item was Sandra Cattell. Other speakers were
deferred to the continued hearing date.
Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to close the public hearing with
respect to Sections 17.16.080.3.a and 17.16.090.B.2 and introduce
�., Ordinance No. 99-15 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 17.16.080.3.a AND 17.16.090.B.2 OF THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, and pass to second reading.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Majic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinance had first reading.
Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to continue the public hearing
with respect to all other Code sections to January 11, 2000.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
CONTINUE REMAINING ITEMS TO NEXT MEETING
Motion by HIajic, second by Weste, to continue Items 21, 22 and 23 to
an adjourned meeting on November 30, 1999.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, IGajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
ITEM 21
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROGRESS REPORT - GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
PROGRESS REPORT
Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was continued to the
November 30, 1999 meeting.
ITEM 22
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ADOPT ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 99-1 (SANTA CLARITA BUSINESS PARD
Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was continued to the
November 30, 1999 meeting.
ITEM 23
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTERSECTION/
INTERCHANGE — UPDATE
Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was continued to the
November 30, 1999 meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
There were none.
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STAFF COMMENTS
There. were none.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Weste, second by Majic, to adjourn the meeting at 11:48
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 1999 in Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
A City Council Study Session will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, December 14,
1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1' floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia
Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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