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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
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1VIINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
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OCTOBER 24, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Smyth.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to add a subsequent need item to the
Closed Session agenda to confer with legal counsel regarding the Veteran's
Memorial Property, finding there is an immediate need to discuss the
matter, and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of this agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Smyth
Motion carried.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose
of holding a:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 64966.9(c) - two matters
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 64966.8
Property Location: Veteran's Memorial Property
A 19,146 square foot parcel, zoned CC (Community
Commercial) located in the Newhall Community on the
corner of Market Street and Newhall Avenue.
Owner/Negotiating Party. Amidi Partnership
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to closed session at 6:37 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 6:42 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that in Closed Session the Council authorized
participation as amicus, at no cost to the City, with the City of Long Beach in the matter of
Lim v. City of Long Beach concerning adult business regulations.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Darcy adjourned the special meeting at 6:44 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 Pro Tem Weste gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:47
p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Smyth.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Weste led the flag salute.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Channing Licon, Deborah Chastain, Steve Kehli, Roy
Wilkerson, Jim McCain, Elizabeth Pope, Alex Stewart, Roger Page, Ginger Page, Loraine
Reynolds, Jim Reynolds, Brad Melvin, Jon Woodard, Bonnie Fleischman, Jerry Fleischman,
Lori Horton-Guarini and Henry Schorz regarding the proposed Transit Maintenance Facility
at Ruether Avenue; Robert Arkow regarding Time Warner Cable; Allen Penrose regarding
Robinson Ranch; Lynne Plambeck regarding candidates for the.. CLWA Board; Isaac
Lieberman regarding growth; and Garltond Hollatl regarding a parking ticket.
Two written comments were submitted regarding the proposed Transit Maintenance
Facility.
STAFF COMMENTS
George Caravalho, City Manager, advised that staff would set up a meeting with the
homeowners regarding the proposed Transit Maintenance Facility.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
There were none.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any
further information that may be needed. (This item was taken following the approval of the
agenda and minutes.)
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to consider Item IS following the
Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 2, 4
and 10 from the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by Sellar, to approve the minutes of the October
10, 2000 special and regular meetings and the October 17, 2000 special
meeting.
On roll can vote:
Ayes. Ferry, Sellar, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Smyth
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
REGIONAL AIRPORT PLAN FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
A coalition of over 95 cities, counties and governmental agencies are working to develop a
regional solution to the dramatically increasing aviation demand in Southern California.
The Coalition is united in support of a plan that constrains Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX) to the capacity of its existing facilities and fairly distributes the benefits and
burdens of air commerce in Southern California.
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Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to refer the Regional Airport Plan for
Southern California to the North County Transportation Coalition for
review.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEMS
CONSENT CALENDAR
REQUEST FOR A 180 -DAY COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE LOS ANGELES
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX) MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (EIR.)/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)
Officials at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) expect the LAX Master Pian Draft EIR/EIS
to be released in November 2000. The plan calls for doubling passenger traffic and tripling
cargo traffic at LAX by 2015. The Draft EIR/EIS took seven years to write, and it is
imperative that the general public and technical experts have an adequate opportunity to
thoroughly review and respond to this proposal. Adopt a resolution of support.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
ESTABLISHING COUNCIL NORMS AND PROCEDURES
The purpose of this resolution is to establish norms and procedures for City officials, staff,
and members of the public.
Addressing the Council on this item was John Steffen. One written comment was
submitted.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve an amendment to Section XI,
paragraph B to delete the words "Notes in Closed Session should not be
taken; however," resulting in the sentence beginning with the words "If a
Council member...".
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Smyth
Motion carried.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt a resolution establishing
Council norms and procedures for Council meetings and related functions
and activities, as amended
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent- Smyth
Motion carried
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION N0.313
A standard procedure tax sharing resolution to establish tax increment funding for
Sanitation District No. 26 for the newly created assessment area for multi -family complexes
on Megan Drive in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County north of Via Princessa
and west of the Antelope Valley Freeway in order to provide wastewater treatment services
included in Sanitation District Annexation No. 313. Adopt a resolution approving and
accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation
District Annexation No. 313.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
MASTER CASE 00-021— ZONE CHANGE 00-001/GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00-001
— ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONE OF A PARCEL LOCATED
AT 17178 SIERRA HIGHWAY
On October 10, 2000 the City Council conducted a hearing and the first reading of an
ordinance approving on Master Case 00-021, a request for a zone change and general plan
amendment. Adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP (ZONE CHANGE 00-001) FOR 17178 SIERRA HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT
The City received a $42,600 grant from the California Department of Conservation to fund
the creation of public education and out reach materials to increase community awareness
of recycling plastic, glass, aluminum and metal beverage containers for a cash redemption.
This item appropriates funds to implement the education program. Increase estimated
revenues in Account No. 463-6714 by $42,600 and appropriate $42,600 to Account No. 3814-
8001.
8148001. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contracts, agreements, or
change orders arising out of the Department of Conservation Beverage Container Recycling
Grant.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
2000/2001 CITYWIDE CURB AND GUTTER FLOWLINE REALIGNMENT AND
RESTORATION PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0016 — AWARD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT
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This project will improve drainage flow into local storm drains in various locations
throughout the City. Award the construction contract for the 2000/2001 Citywide Curb and
gutter Flowline Realignment and Restoration program, Project No. M0016, to Kalban, Inc.
in the amount of $145,000.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the
amount of $17,000.00; appropriate $17,000.00 from the Stormwater Utility Fund balance to
Account No. M0016456-8001; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
CANYON HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. P0012 —
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project is a cooperative effort between the City of Santa Clarita and the William S.
Hart Union High School District. The project provided improvements to the tennis courts
located at Canyon High School. The improvements included resurfacing, new lights, new
windscreens, and new fencing. Accept the work performed by Malibu Pacific Tennis Courts,
Inc. on the Canyon High School Tennis Court Improvements, Project No. P0012; direct the
City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; 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.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX PHASE IV, PROJECT NO. F3007 — AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will provide for the construction of a tenant improvement for Building No. 1 at
the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. Features of this tenant improvement involve the
construction of an open arena area, community rooms, multi-purpose rooms, child
development areas, teen development areas, and various recreational program area. These
features were identified for development in the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Master Plan,
established during Fiscal Year 1998/99.
Addressing the Council on this item was Kevin Karl representing Medallion Construction.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to award the construction contract for
the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Building No. 1 (Phase IV), Project No.
F3007, to BEGL Construction in the amount of $2,203,700.00 and authorize
a contingency expenditure in the amount of $330,555.00; approve transfer
of $354,255.00 from Account No. F3009001.8001 to Account No. F3007001-
8001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Smyth
Motion carried.
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ITEM 11
!l CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX, PHASE V, PROJECT NO. F3009 — AWARD
CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
This item is for the selection of an architectural design consultant to complete all remaining
design elements for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. This project encompasses features
that were identified for improvement to the Santa Clarita Sports Complex as outlined in
the Master Plan, established during Fiscal Year 1998199. The items identified include the
development of an Aquatics Center, a 50 -meter competition pool with bleacher seating, a
25 -meter pool with a competition diving tank, a community recreation pool, expansion of
the existing Skate park, a BMX/Wheel Sport Course, an Adventure play area, and
miscellaneous recreation/park site improvements. Award the architectural design services
contract for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex, Phase V, Project No. F3009, to WLC
Architects in an amount not to exceed $506,000.00 and authorize a 10 percent contingency
expenditure in the amount of $50,600.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE TRAIL NAME — ROBINSON RANCH TRAIL
The Sand Canyon backbone trail system consists of several distinct segments of trails.
These trail segments include north and south alignments to the west of Sand Canyon Road,
adjacent to Sand Canyon Road, and to the east of Sand Canyon Road along the U.S. Forest
Service boundary. Approve the name "Robinson Ranch Trail" for asegment of the Sand
Canyon Trail system from the Santa Clara River to Iron Canyon Road.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 40 AND 41
Approval of the check registers. Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the
demands presented in Check Registers 40 and 41.
Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to approve the balance of the Consent
Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Kellar, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Smyth
Motion carried.
ITEM 18
NEW BUSINESS
CONTRACT RENEWAL — FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
Through action taken earlier during this meeting, Item 18 was considered at this time.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
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ITEM 14
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17.15.020 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that in 1999, the Council adopted Ordinance
No. 99-4 which amended Section 17.15.020.A.2 of the City's Unified Development Code,
which prohibited recreational vehicles from being parked within the 20 -foot front yard
setback of residential lots. In 2000, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 00-3, which
amended various sections of the City's Unified Development Code. This ordinance
contained approximately 200 changes that codified city policies, director's interpretations
and definitions. Ordinance 00-3 mistakenly amended Ordinance 99-4 and unintentionally
removed any changes to the Unified Development Code made by Ordinance 99-4.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt a resolution approving the
notice of exemption, introduce an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, READOPTING A
PROVISION OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE REPEALED BY
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR IN PREVIOUS ORDINANCE, and pass to
second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Smyth
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
PUBLIC HEARING
NEWHALL PARTNER'S GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROJECT
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that this item pertains to Tract Map to
subdivide approximately 61.23 acres of RS (Residential Suburban) property into 177
residential lots; a zone change to incorporate the PD (Planned Development) overlay zone
on the property; a variance to allow for lot widths less than the 50 feet required under the
Unified Development Code (UDC); a conditional use permit to implement the PD overlay
zone; review and certification of the EIR; and an oak tree permit that would allow for the
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removal of seven oak trees. The project would be required to extend Golden Valley Road
from its terminus at Sierra Highway, to Green Mountain Road.
Representing Newhall Partners, Steve Hunter, Robert Cristiano and Hunt Braly made
presentations to the Council.
Addressing the Council on this item was Bill Sloan, President of the Montecito HOA; Linn
Melvin representing Montecito HOA; Robert Garrett representing Montecito HOA; Kerry
Entrekin; Bill Fessler; Otto Lindemann; Geri Ball; Garfield Logan; Glenda Lewis; and Allan
Cameron.
Steve Hunter offered a rebuttal and answered questions of Councilmembers. In response to
additional questions from Council, staff provided information.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to continue the public hearing to
November 28, providing direction staff as discussed.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Smyth
Motion carried
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy called a recess at 11:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:16 p.m.
ITEM 16
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD/SOLEDAD INTERCHANGE - PROJECT NO. S3005 -
PIONEER SQUARE ASSOCIATES, LLC AND LAGUNA MONARCH GROUP, INC.,
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION)
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report, Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, advised that
the City's General Plan Circulation Element identifies the ultimate roadway network for
the buildout of the General Plan. This network includes Golden Valley Road. The
construction of Golden Valley Road calls for the development of an Intersection/Interchange
project that crosses Soledad Canyon Road, and will eventually cross the Santa Clara River
and connect to the future extension of Newhall Ranch Road.
Addressing the Council on this item was Douglas Hall and Allan Cameron.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the Purchase and Sale
Agreement with Pioneer Square Associates, LLC, and Laguna Monarch
Group, Inc., subject to City Attorney approval; increase estimated revenues
by $4,000,000 to the Eastside Bridge & Thoroughfare District, Account No.
302-6193; appropriate $2,299,500 to the Golden Valley Road/Soledad
Interchange Project, No. 53005302-8620; approve land purchase from
Account No. 53005302.8620 of $2,130,000, and authorize payment of
approximately $19,043 for temporary construction easements and $50,000
in escrow fees incurred by the sales transaction; authorize a change order
to the City's agreement with ASL Engineering in the amount of $145,0000
plus a 10 percent contingency of $14,500, for the design of the Golden
Valley R.oad/Soledad Interchange Project, subject to City Attorney
approval.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Smyth
Motion carried.
ITEM 17 -
NEW BUSINESS
AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL ON A UNANIMOUS
DECISION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN EXISTING DANCE
CLUB
In report, Vince Berton, Planning Manager, advised that the Plaza Cinema Entertainment,
Inc., the applicant is proposing to operate a full bar Wednesday through Saturday in
theater one with dance club hours from 9:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. and dance club hours from
9:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. No alcohol will be served after 1:45 a.m.
No person under 21 years of age will be allowed in the dance club when alcohol is being
served. At the August 15, 2000 meeting, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 to deny the
applicant's request. As a result of the denial, the applicant is appealing the decision to the
City Council
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to continue Master Case No. 00-087,
which consists of Conditional Use Permit No. 00-006 until the regular
meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2000 to accommodate the applicant's
request for a postponement.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered
ITEM 18
NEW BUSINESS
CONTRACT RENEWAL FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
(This item was considered following the Consent Calendar.)
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that during the past year, Montgomery
and O'Donnell have worked on a'variety of issues on behalf of the City including: securing
$2 million for the transit maintenance facility; continuing to build support within the
Congressional delegation for city -friendly electronic commerce legislation; promoting
awareness among the Congressional delegation of the TMC project; working with the
Senate Environment and Public Works staff and the League of California Cities to amend
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the provisions of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act, securing funds in FY 2001 to initiate
a reconnaissance study along the Santa Clara River.
Addressing the Council on this item were John R. O'Donnell and John H. Montgomery.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to authorize the City Manager to renew
the contract of John $ 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 midyear request) from Account No.
1210-8110, for a total amount of $52,000, for the period November 1, 2000
through October 31, 2001.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Smyth
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
STAFF COMMENTS
George Caravalho, advised that a special study session is being scheduled for Wednesday,
November 29, 2000 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss the Porta Bella project. In response to
inquiry from Council, Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised he would provide a report
regarding an attorney from Burke Williams & Sorensen assisting Greg Trimarche as a
brownfield expert on this project.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmembers inquired about scheduling a meeting to discuss the Council agenda format
and meeting with the College of the Canyons Board. -
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 11:38 p.m.
A City Council Study Session will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2000 at 5:30
p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita,
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The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 14,
2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1' floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia
Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
ATTEST:
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