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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-04-13 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)' MINUTES 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 APRIL 13, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Heidt. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that the purpose of this Closed Session is to ' conduct a: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(c) — one matter RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION At 5:31 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to closed session in the Century Room. RECONVENE Mayor Darcy reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:35 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 Darcy adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:36 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:37 p.m. I 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 at this time was Flo Yom regarding the Soledad Mining Project; Marsha McLean representing the Santa Clarita Canyons Preservation Committee regarding Elsmere Canyon; John Lukes regarding the Newhall Ranch and Westridge developments; and Bob Lathrop regarding Newhall Ranch. Six written comments were submitted on the Newhall Ranch/Westridge developments. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Klajic, second by Heidt, to add an item of subsequent need to the agenda to join with Ventura County in their lawsuit with regard to Newhall Ranch, finding there is an immediate need to discuss this matter and that need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: ' Ayes: Klajic, Heidt Noes: Ferry, Weste, Darcy Absent: None Motion failed. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda, pulling Consent Item 3 for discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Klojic, to approve the minutes of the March 31, 1999 special meeting, and continuing the minutes of the March 23, 1999 regular meeting for a transcript of item 17. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented certificates to local heroes, Matt Stains and Bob Smith, for their actions during a traffic accident on February 13, 1999. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY I 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 ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, LOCATED AT CIRCLE J RANCH ROAD AND VIA PRINCESSA — RESOLUTION NO. 99-52 Annexation of Tract No. 44896-1 into Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, as Zone No. T -42C. Adopt Resolution No. 99-52 to initiate proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, authorize the levy of assessments, establish a budget for LMD T -42C for Tract No. 44896-1 in the amounts shown on Exhibit "B" and set the public hearing for June 8, 1999. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR ' RESOLUTION TO MAIL BALLOTS FOR RESIDENTS TO VOTE ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T31(SHANGRI-LA) LOCATED ALONG SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE — RESOLUTION NO. 99-53 Resolution to mail ballots for residents to vote on a proposed increase of $28 a month per parcel for Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. T31. The total proposed assessment is $57 a month per residential unit. Adopt Resolution No. 99-53 to initiate proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, mail ballots, and set the public hearing for June 8, 1999. Addressing the Council on this item was Dree deClamecy, Jerry Stout, and Kim Escamillo representing the Shangri-la Homeowners' Association, Tracie Stokes, and John Fitzpatrick representing Santa Clarita Homes LLC/Santa Clarita Land Trust. Wayne Weber, Park Superintendent, provided information on the proposed assessment increase. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to continue this item to the April 27, 1999 meeting for staff to meet with the Homeowners' Associations. On roll call vote: ' Ayes: Weste, IDsjic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried ITEM 4 ' CONSENT CALENDAR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION AND EASEMENTS FOR PASEO BRIDGES IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Request to officially transfer paseo bridges and bridge abutments to the City for proof of ownership and to provide regular inspection and maintenance of the bridges. On behalf of the public, accept the Offers of Dedication for 24 paseo bridges and bridge abutments. Authorize the City Clerk to sign the Certificates of Acceptance for 24 easements for the paseo bridges, and direct the recordation of documents. Authorize the City Engineer and City Clerk to process the documents for the remaining two bridges and any subsequent bridges once the owners have signed the documents. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT AWARD FOR STORMWATER ENGINEERING AND PERMIT COMPLIANCE SERVICES On July 30, 1999 the City of Santa Clarita, along with the other 87 cities in the County of Los Angeles, will be required to comply with all aspects of the permit implementation plans that have only just recently been approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Award contract to Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. for an amount not to exceed $80,000, to assist with implementation of the design and construction and illicit connection/illegal discharge model programs of the NPDES ' Permit. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Appropriate $23,000 from Stormwater Utility Fund Balance to Account No. 3820-8001; transfer $8,000 from 3820-7310 to 3820-8001; $2,000 from 3820-7320 to 3820-8001; and, $8,000 from 3820-8200 to 3820-8001 for a total amount of $41,000. The remaining funds in the amount of $39,000 have been budgeted in FY 98-99. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR EXECUTION OF FUTURE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS TO MASTER AGREEMENT SLTPP-5450 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-50 This item is brought before the City Council to effectively reduce the paperwork currently required in presenting project programming before the Council. While every future obligation of State -Local Transportation Partnership Program (SLTPP) funding will be presented before the Council for review and approval, this request would eliminate the need for a separate resolution for each obligation of funding. Approve Resolution No. 99-50 directing the City Manager or his designee to execute all future program supplement agreements to the State -Local Master Agreement No. SLTPP-5450. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 99-1— VERMONT DRIVE/EVERETT DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN — PROJECT NO. AD99-1— AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT On March 9, 1999, the City Council voted to form Assessment District 99-1, Vermont Drive/Everett Drive Improvements. The project will construct new road, storm drain, and sewer improvements in the area. Award the contract to Willdan Associates for engineering design services in the amount of $222,980, and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM S CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT — ANNEXATION NO. 248 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-51 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. 248. Adopt Resolution No. 99-51 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 248. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10, 11, 12 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-49 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 99-49. Motion by Heidt, second by Klajic, to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: HIatjic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA (DBAA) NO. 22, TRACT NOS. 51857 AND 52372, LOCATED AT SHADOW PINES BOULEVARD AND NARCISSUS CREST AVENUE — DETERMINATION AND ADOPTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS — RESOLUTION NO. 99-35 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. ISharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Larry Cushman, Consulting Engineer, reported that this item is to establish ' assessments for the proposed Santa Clarita Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 22, Tract Nos. 51857 and 52372. The total proposed assessment for the 1999-2000 fiscal year is $9,000. Council will consider the adoption of Resolution No. 99-35 to determine rates and establishment of annual assessments on this district. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by HIajic, second by Heidt, to adopt Resolution No. 99-35, determining rates for establishment of annual assessments for Santa Clarita Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 22. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Iilajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD/HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT - MASTER CASE NO. 98-114 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-003, ZONE CHANGE 98-002 — ' MODIFICATION TO THE PORTA BELLA SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT — SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH#98071076 — RESOLUTION NOS. 99-60 AND 99-61 — ORDINANCE NO. 99-9 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, provided an overview and Fred Follstad, Senior Planner, reported that this item is a public hearing for a general plan amendment and zone change to modify existing Golden Valley area; modifications to the existing Porta Bella Specific Plan and Development Agreement to allow for Golden Valley Road to traverse the site and a four month extension on the payment schedule for the Metrolink station; and review and certification of the EIR prepared for this project which includes construction of Golden Valley Road and the grading of proposed Golden Valley High School. Carl Newton, City Attorney, reported on the amendment and extension of the lease for the Metrolink site and distributed a revised amendment. Joe Powers representing Rincon Consultants provided information in the environmental impact report. Donna Carpenter representing William Rose and Associates reported on constraints of the site. Bob Lee representing the William S. Hart Union High School District provided information on the proposed school site. 0 ' Addressing the Council on this item was Peter Weiner representing Spirit Construction; Larry Rasmussen; Jerry Swerdlow representing Santa Clarita LLC; Marsha McLean; Bob Wagenaar; Bob Lathrop and Cam Noltemeyer. One written comment was submitted. Hamid Saebfar and Tom Cota representing the State Department of Toxic Substance Control provided information in response to inquiries from Councilmembers. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the amendment of the Second Commuter Rail Station Site Lease with Option to Purchase as submitted by the City Attorney. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 1 7 Motion by Ferry, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 99-60 certifying the EIR with a statement of overriding considerations, ' adopt Resolution No. 99-61 approving General Plan Amendment 98- 003, and introduce Ordinance No. 99-9 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING MASTER CASE NO. 98-114 FOR ZONE CHANGE 98-002 TO RESIDENTIAL ESTATE -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RE -PD), RESIDENTIAL MODERATE -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RM -PD), RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM HIGH -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RMH- PD), BUSINESS PARK -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (BP -PD), NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIA1,PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (CN - PD) AND COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (CC -PD) AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE PORTA BELLA SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW FOR A FOUR MONTH EXTENSION OF THE PURCHASE DATE OF THE METROLINK STATION AND TO ALLOW GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD TO TRAVERSE THE SITE AND TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND GRADING FOR A PROPOSED HIGH SCHOOL SITE IN THE CANYON COUNTRY AREA; and directing staff to memorialize the time schedule and provide a copy to DTSC. 1 7 On roll call vote: ' Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Resolution Nos. 99-60 and 99-61 adopted. Ordinance No. 99-9 passed to second reading. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:25 p.m. ITEM 12 UNFINISHED BUSINESS INDEPENDENT CITIES FINANCE AUTHORITY "FRESH RATE" HOME MORTAGE PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 99-21 Dennis Luppens, Management Analyst, reported that the FreshRate program provides 101% mortgage financing for persons of moderate income. Through the Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority, lenders may use this home mortgage tool to assist moderate -income homebuyers. Homebuyers qualifying for FHA loans have access to an additional loan to assist in the down payment and closing costs. Essentially, the FreshRate program benefits those who do not have enough saved for a down payment but can qualify for the monthly mortgage payment. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. ' Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 99-21 and direct the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority, ICLFA, a JPA, to become an associate member and participate in the Home Mortgage Finance Program as described in the agreement. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 NEW BUSINESS 1999/2000 CDBG ACTION PLAN Dennis Luppens, Management Analyst, reported that the following Federal regulations, the City must prepare an annual plan, which seeks to address the unmet needs of low and moderate -income persons as identified in the City's Five - Year CDBG Consolidated Plan. This year's allocation is $935,432. This plan was created under federal eligibility regulations community need and input from public meetings. ' Addressing the Council on this item was Thomas Donovan. One written comment was submitted. 91 ' Motion by Klajic, second by Heidt, to approve the City's 1999/2000 Annual Plan; direct staff to post the City's 1999/2000 Annual Plan for a period of 30 days for public input and comment; direct staff to execute and submit the City's 1999/2000 Annual Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, directing staff to look at additional funding for the Samuel Dixon Health Center. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS MAYOR ROTATION SYSTEM Councilmember Ferry reported that when the City incorporated in 1987, the City Council adopted a policy of rotating the Mayor between each of the Councilmembers on an annual basis to coincide with the City's birthday on December 15. The rotation was based upon the number of votes individual Councilmembers garnered. ' As new Councilmembers were elected, the City Council continued the "highest vote - getter" procedure for selecting a mayor and mayor pro -tem, following a one-year term on the Council. Addressing the Council on this item was Skip Newhall; Lynne Plambeck; Allan Cameron; Marsha McLean and John Grannis. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to change the current system and let the City Council decide by a majority vote who is the next mayor and mayor pro -tem, not to be based upon the past number of votes a councilmember received in an election. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: Klajic, Heidt Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 15 NEW BUSINESS ELECTED MAYOR Councilmember Ferry reported that the City Council requested that staff provide information regarding changing from a non -elected mayor to an elected mayor. Changing from having a rotating mayor, to an elected mayor would need to be decided by the voters pursuant to Government Code Sections 34900 through 34901. E Addressing the Council on this item was Skip Newhall; Marsha McLean; Bob Lathrop; Lynne Plambeck and Allan Cameron. One written comment was submitted. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to allow the citizens of the City of Santa Clarita, on the April, 2000 municipal election ballot, to decide whether they want a directly elected mayor and if so, whether it be for a two- or four-year term. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry Noes: Weste, Kl$jic, Heidt, Darcy Absent: None Motion failed. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) Councilmember Heidt discussed the upcoming study session on Wednesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. on development issues; a recent meeting of the Committee on Aging; and bees. Councilmember Weste commented on the recent passage of the Rim of the Valley Corridor legislation. Councilmember Ferry reported on a recent meeting of the Legislative Committee. Mayor Darcy commented on a meeting in Palmdale on high speed rail and international trade, two League of California Cities meetings on MTA and libraries, the North County Coalition meeting. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, reported on the community meeting for Newhall held March 25, 1999 that was conducted in English and Spanish; staff work being done on the Porta Bella development agreement; and the Rim of the Valley corridor legislation. COUNCH.MEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on the Nordstrom issue. Mayor Darcy commented on correspondence received concerning a candidate from Diamond Bar running for treasurer for California Contract Cities. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. in memory of LaVerne Harris. 10 1 L ---J ' The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, April 27. 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. YOR ATTEST: IPA" MIII Y •_SC_• 9e p,1smda 11