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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-09 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 6:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. MAY % 2000 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Gueno Development Co. v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 227686 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) D'Egidio v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PC 024381 Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to closed session at 6:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:40 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, outlined the nature of the cases and reported that during Closed Session, the Council by unanimous vote authorized the defense of the Gueno Development case and directed that a cross-complaint be filed against the engineering firm; Council also by unanimous vote authorized the defense of the D'Egidio case. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 6:41 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 Mayor Darcy 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 Mayor Darcy led the flag salute. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Maria Chittum regarding construction at Wiley Canyon School and opening Valley/Calgrove (also submitted 12 written comment cards); John Steffen regarding term limits; and Isaac Lieberman representing SC SmartGrowth regarding growth. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. AWARDS/R.ECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented certificates to the Earthday Poster Contest Winners. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY George Caravalho, City Manager, presented the Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001 Budget and 2001 / 2005 Capital Improvement Program, Ken Striplin, Management Analyst, introduced members of the Saugus Community Group who discussed the group's issues and projects. EXECUTIVE SESSION This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. The motion approving the Consent Calendar was made and voted on at this time. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, continuing Item 3 for more information. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 2 r:vaZATIWMID--y )IL6V*� Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2000 regular meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered 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 CITY COUNCIL SUMMER RECESS AND HOLIDAY RECESS Council has previously identified a period of time during the summer in which regular meetings of the Council are canceled as well as meetings canceled due to holidays. Declare City Council summer recess for July 25, August 1(Study Session), and August 8. Also declare a holiday recess for December 26, 2000. Cancel the study session for the week of July 4, 2000. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SACRAMENTO LOBBYIST Currently, the City does not contract with any firm or individual to provide legislative advocacy efforts in Sacramento. Due to the increasing number of City projects and programs, there is a growing need for outside financial resources. Authorize the City Manager to contract with Robert M. Levy for state legislative advocacy services in the amount of $44,000 for the period of June 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001. Transfer $5,500 from City Council Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 1210-8110. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all documents related thereto. Through earlier action, this item was continued for more information. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION FOR THE TOWSLEY CANYON ANNEXATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO LAFCO Adopting resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to file an application with LAFCO for Annexation 89-01 and Prezone (Master Case 89-016) for the proposed Towsley Canyon annexation, located outside the City limits west of Interstate 5, extending approximately 600 feet south of Wiley Canyon Road; extending approximately 400 feet north of Wiley Canyon Road; extending approximately two-thirds of a mile west of the Old Road. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to file an annexation application with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the Towsley Canyon area. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR QUARTERLY BROCHURE CONTRACT CONTINUATION Renewal of the contract with RLF Publishing for the design, publication, and distribution of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department quarterly recreation and general information Seasons brochure. Extend the current contract of RLF Publishing in the amount of $54,170, for an additional year, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the original contract. The funds have been budgeted in the proposed 2000/2001 budget for FY 00/01 in Account No. 7213-7308. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 The City of Santa Clarita allocated $30,000 towards the fiscal year 1999/2000 Community Services Grant Program's Beautification Projects. Eleven grant applications were received totaling $27,447 and the Community Services Grant Committee recommends funding nine proposals not to exceed $22,500. Approve Community Services Grant Committee's FY 1999/2000 Beautification Recommendation List in an amount not to exceed $22,500. Direct staff to execute agreements with individuals approved for funding. Approved projects have been budgeted in FY 1999/2000 budget in Account No. 7413-8110. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR REGISTRATION AND FACILITY BOOKING SOFTWARE A Request for Proposal (RFP) was distributed in March, 1999 soliciting proposals from software vendors to replace the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department's registration and facility booking system. Award contract to Sierra Digital, Inc., in the amount of $61,000, for the purchase of recreation registration and facility booking software. The funds have been budgeted in FY 99/00 in Account No. 2312-7360. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 15 AND 16 Approval of the check register. Adopt a Resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register 15 and 16. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 3. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Darcy Ell Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSITION 218 ELECTION FOR STORMWATER FEE — TOWSLEY CANYON ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk reported that all notices required have been provided. Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, reported that the purpose of this public hearing is to conduct the Santa Clarita Storm Drainage Fee Protest Hearing & Election and for adoption of resolution canvassing ballots, imposing storm drainage utility fees, and authorizing staff to proceed with the annexation of 60.1 acres of land described in Exhibit A located in the proposed Towsley Canyon Annexation. The property owner, City of Santa Clarita, has submitted a ballot approving the fee for the Towsley Canyon property. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, indicated there was no majority protest and advised that a waiver and ballot had been received from the property owner indicating the property owner is in favor of the fee. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to adopt a resolution making findings regarding election results, setting Storm Drainage Utility Fees, and authorizing staff to proceed with the annexation of the Towsley Canyon Annexation. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING OVERSIZED VEHICLE ORDINANCE — ADDING CHAPTER 12.94 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING REGULATIONS — RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE OVERSIZED VEHICLE ORDINANCE Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. H. Ken Striplin, Management Analyst, reported that at the request of the Saugus Community Group and the Canyon Country Better Than Ever Committee, the City held a public forum to discuss the issue of long term parking of recreational vehicles on public streets. The purpose of the meeting was to determine whether this was an issue, and if so, whether it was an issue citywide or in just a few isolated areas. The meeting was advertised in the local papers, on channel 20, and on the City's web- site. As a result, over 115 people attended the meeting to express their views. It was apparent from those in attendance that indeed it was an issue and that the issue was not isolated to a few areas, as residents in attendance represented each of the four communities within the City. Councilmember Ferry left the meeting at 8:40 p.m. and returned at 8:42 p.m. Addressing the Council on this item was William Harkness; Joel Miller; Robert Cummings; James Lovelady; Eric Cespede; Kelsey Malm; Edward Pierce; David Dunlap; Richard Fuson; George Carroll; Marsha McLean; Kathy Shipley; John Shipley; Thomas Jennings; Fran Fecske; Charles Holloway; Joe Hiltner; Les Harrup; Karin Nelson representing Canyon Country Better Than Ever Public Safety sub - Committee; and Don Rowleg. Twenty-four written comments were submitted. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste to continue the public hearing to September 12, 2000 directing staff to continue to work on the ordinance. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BOND ISSUE — AMENDMENT TO CFD NO. 99-1 Councilmember Kellar disqualified himself from participating on this and the following item due to a possible conflict of interest and left the meeting. Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that on April 25, 2000, a public hearing was held on the proposed changes to the Community Facilities District. Since there was no majority protest from property owners, a special election was called and held on the proposed changes. The proposition passed with a two-thirds vote from the qualified electors (the landowners). Additionally, on April 3, 2000, the City, Santa Clarita Business Park, and PacTen Partners agreed to a MOU that has become the basis for the first amendment to the Funding, Construction, and Acquisition Agreement. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY FACILITIES 0 DISTRICT NO. 99-1 (SANTA CLARITA BUSINESS PARK) AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. CFD 99-1-1. Adopt a resolution, authorizing the issuance and sale of Special Tax Bonds, authorizing the execution , and delivery of a fiscal agent agreement, a bond purchase agreement, continuing disclosure agreement, and an official statement, approving a preliminary official statement in connection therewith, and taking certain other actions in connection therewith, subject to City Attorney approval, modifying Section 5 on Page 4 of the resolution to reflect a true interest cost not greater than 8.5%. Approve the First Amendment to the Funding, Acquisition, and Construction Agreement among the City, the CFD, and Spirit, subject to City Attorney approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Not Participating: Kellar Motion carried ITEM 12 UNFINISHED BUSINESS GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD ADMINISTRATION Under the prior item, Councilmember Kellar disqualified himself from participating on this item due to a possible conflict of interest and left the meeting. Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that staff has spent the last year finalizing the necessary documents to sell Community Facility district (CFD) Bonds in order to raise proceeds to construct Golden Valley Road in conjunction with the Santa Clarita Business Park. As part of the process, several administrative actions must take place for the City to properly carry its duties out while tracking construction activities. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to authorize City Manager to sign an agreement with ESI for the consultant to cover the inspection and assessment work through construction for an amount not to exceed $445,000 over the estimated three-year build -out of the project. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Not Participating: Kellar Motion carried. Councilmember Kellar returned to the meeting at 10:25 p.m. ITEM 13 NEW BUSINESS COMMUNITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM Ruben Barrera, Building Official, reported that this item is in response to Council inquiries regarding "green building" Initiatives, Practices and Policies, details from a potential new, voluntary program are provided. Addressing the Council on this item was Lance Williams representing Williams Homes, Inc. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to receive the report and adopt a resolution directing staff to implement the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP), working with members of the Building Industry Institute, local builders, California Energy Commission staff, building industry consultants, environmental groups and local utilities. Authorize a total fee subsidy of $24,000 for a two-year program. Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $4,000 from City Council contingency, Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 3710-8001 to cover the proposed subsidy for the remainder of FY 99/00. Authorize $16,000 to be included in the FY 00/01 budget to cover the proposed subsidy during FY 00/01. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S RESOLUTIONS FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Maria Rountree, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, advised that every year the League of California Cities begins the process of soliciting resolutions related to City policy issues. This process provides an opportunity for cities to set League policy at the annual conference. The process began with the submission of resolutions to the Legislative Committee of the League's Los Angeles county division on April 21, 2000. City staff submitted two resolutions for the Division's consideration. The first relates to redefining the role of municipalities in the funding and location of schools. The second resolution proposes to raise the speeding fine in a school zone, and use the increased amount of money on safety education programs. Addressing the Council on this item was Rose Koscielny representing the SCV Trustees Association; and Allan Cameron. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to adopt the two resolutions that the City submitted to the Legislative Committee of the League of California Cities' Los Angeles County Division. On roA call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Darcy commented on a recent SCAG meeting and a North County Transportation Corridor meeting. STAFF COMMENTS Maria Rountree provided an update on strategies regarding the TMC project. George Caravalho, City Manager, provided an update on scheduling the team building session and the transit driver issue. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on training for Commissioners, the 800 -acre park at Mentryville, hospital access and obtaining funds for major projects. Councilmember Ferry commented on a Measure S meeting, agendizing big issues, the City's crime rate, and a quarterly newsletter to the community, ADJOURNMENT Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. A special City Council Study Session will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1° floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. E The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday May 23, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, I" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: YOR CITY CLERK OW.,26.d. 10