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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-28 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA C CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 PAL BENUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PAL NOVEMBER 28, 2000 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the sPecial meeting of the City Council at 5:34 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Channing Licon, Alexander Stewart and Lynda Cook representing the Shadow Oaks HOA regarding the site of the proposed Transit Maintenance Facility. CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Ruether Avenue Business Park Approximately 88 acres south of the intersection of Redview Drive and existing Golden Valley Road, adjacent to the Santa Clarita Sports Complex (along the extension of Ruether Avenue) Owner/Negotiating Party: Ruether Avenue Business Park Under Negotiation: Price and Terms CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(c) — three matters RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:38 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:44 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the special meeting at 6:45 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 Couneihnember Ferry gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:50 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Ferry introduced Jeffrey Parker from Boy Scout Troop 58 and Peter Hall from Boy Scout Troop 497 who led the flag salute. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer regarding the NTS/Sports Complex site and various issues concerning Ruether Avenue; and Henry Schorz, Lynda Cook, Diane Kehrli, Alex Stewart, Channing Licon, Loraine Reynolds and Karen Setzer representing the Shadow Oaks HOA regarding the proposed Transit Maintenance Facility. Nine written comments were submitted regarding the Transit Maintenance Facility. Jerry Fleischman asked additional questions regarding the Transit Maintenance Facility. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on information requested by Ms. Noltemeyer and responded to various comments made regarding the proposed Transit Maintenance Facility. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 7:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:27 p.m. AWARDS✓ItECOGNITION 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ttt Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 6 from the Consent Calendar, moving Item 13 to 7A, moving Item 10 to 7B, and adjourning the meeting in memory of Richard Balcerzak. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2000 regular meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM I 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 TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1— ANNEXATION NOS. 2000-L16, L18, L19 Annexing territories into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. Annexation No. 2000-L16, Parcel Map Nos. 18400, 18789, 19163, and 19164, located in the vicinity of Newhall Ranch Road and Avenue Stanford. Annexation No. 2000-L18, Parcel Map No. 24694, located in the vicinity of Seco Canyon Road and Copper Hill Drive. Annexation No. 2000-1,19, 26971 Furnivall Avenue, located in the vicinity of Soledad Street and Furnivall Avenue. Adopt three resolutions to initiate annexation proceedings of Annexation Nos. 2000-1,16, 2000-1,18, and 2000-L19 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; approve the respective Engineer's Report; declare the City's intention to annex territories; and set the public hearing for November 28, 2000. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SUMMARY VACATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT (SEWER), TRACT NO. 61931, GREYSTONE HOMES Vacation of a public service easement (sewer). The subject easement was granted to the City of Santa Clarita in 1987 per Instrument No. 87-1921327. The sewer was realigned along Avenue Scott off of McBean Parkway. Since this sewer easement is superseded by 3 relocation, the developer, Greystone Homes, requests that it be vacated. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of the sewer easement that was superseded by relocation in Tract No. 51931, adjacent to Avenue Scott; and direct staff to record .a copy of the certified original resolution in the office of the Registrar -Recorder of the County of Los Angeles. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR INSTALLATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL DISPLAYS The City will install energy-efficient traffic signal displays using the Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology as part of Southern California Edison's LED Rebate Program. This item will request authorization to get bids for this project subject to approval of a mid -year budget, which contains a budget line item that will fund this project. Approve the plans and specifications; and authorize the advertising for bids for the installation of energy-efficient traffic signal displays subject to approval of the mid -year budget, which contains a budget line item that will fund this project (Account No. 4331-8610 for $200,000.00). ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE GATESIKING PROJECT, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 50253 (MASTER CASE NO. 99-264) LOCATED SOUTH OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND EAST OF SIERRA HIGHWAY Staff has selected Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare an EIR and Wetland Delineation report for the Gates/King Project (Tentative Tract Map 50283). This 594ot industrial/business park is proposed on a 680 -acre site Iocated south of San Fernando Road and west of Sierra Highway. The development would set aside 250 acres as permanent open space, which would include hiking trails, and connections to the Pioneer Oil Refinery and William S. Hart Park. A number of entitlements are requested as part of this industrial subdivision including a general plan amendment, zone change, oak tree permit, conditional use permit, hillside review, variance and development agreement. Rineon Consultants, Inc. was the highest rated firm of the three firms interviewed by staff for the preparation of the EIR and Wetland Delineation report. The cost of administering the contract is not to exceed $215,907 and will be reimbursed by the applicant. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a professional services contract between the City and Rincon Consultants, Inc. to prepare an EIR for the Gates/King (Tentative Tract Map 50283) development, for a total contract amount not to exceed $215,907 from Account No. 501-23024, subject to City Attorney approval. EIR preparation costs will be borne by the applicant. In response to comments by Councilmember Weste, City Manager George Caravalho and Planning Manager Vince Bertoni provided additional information. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION TO APPLY TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM'S TREES FOR THE MILLENNIUM INITIATIVE 4 r Administrative Services is responding to an RFP that will provide up to $50,000 to help finance the purchasing and planting of 1000 trees in currently vacant right-of-way sites throughout the City. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for funding under the Urban and Community Forestry Program's Trees for the Millennium Initiative. Direct the City Manager, if selected for funding and subject to City Attorney approval, to enter into agreements with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection necessary to participate in the Urban and Community Forestry Program. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 44,45 AND 46 Approval of the check registers. Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 44, 45 and 46. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ( ITEM 13 (7A) l NEW BUSINESS MAYOR'S COMMITTEE ON MANAGED GROWTH FOR A QUALITY COMMUNITY DRAFT PROPOSED WORKPLAN AND COMMITTEE UPDATE Through action taken earlier during the meeting, this item was considered at this time. ITEM 10 (711) PUBLIC HEARING TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT HEARING FOR HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Through action taken earlier during the meeting, this item was considered at this time. ITEMS CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING NEWHALL PARTNER'S GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROJECT Mayor Darcy noted that the public hearing had been continued from the October 24, 2000 Council meeting. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required were provided. Vince Berton, Planning Manager, reported that this is a continued public hearing for Tract Map to subdivide approximately 61.23 acres of Residential Suburban property into 177 residential lots (176 of the lots will be single family homes and 1 will remain vacant), 2 ! open space lots, 1 recreation lot, 4 street lots, and 1 recreational vehicle storage lot. The 0 project would be required to extend Golden Valley Road from its terminus at Sierra Highway, to Green Mountain Road. Robert Cristiano, Steve Hunter, Hunt Braly, and Garfield Logan representing the applicant, provided additional information on the project. Addressing the Council on this item was William Sloan representing the Montecito HOA, James Southwell, Rebecca Lays, Bill Fessler, Diane Southwell, and Jennifer Kilpatrick. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Zephyr Newhall L.P. regarding construction of Golden Valley Road between Sierra Highway and Green Mountain Drive. Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Newhall Partners Golden Valley Road project; introduce an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 99-001 (MASTER CASE 97-143) FOR THE NEWHALL PARTNERS GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROJECT LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF SIERRA HIGHWAY AND WEST OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN DRIVE / GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD INTERSECTION and pass to second reading. Adopt resolutions approving Conditional Use Permit 97-013, Variance 99-001, and Oak Tree Permit 99- 001; and adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map 48892 (150 units) as amended. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 10:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:35 p.m. ITEM 9 PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL ON A UNANIMOUS. DECISION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OPERATION OF A FULL BAR LOCATED AT 23710 LYONS AVENUE Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Vince Berton, Planning Manager, reported that the applicant is requesting approval to operate a full service bar within 250 feet of residential uses and 500 feet of Old Orchard Park requiring approval of a conditional use permit. Additionally, the applicant is 0 I requesting to operate until 4:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights and 2:00 a.m. on [ Wednesday nights. No alcohol will be served afar 1:46 a.m. and no person under 21 years of age will be allowed in the facility when alcoholic beverages are being sold. The facility is located in theater one of Plaza Cinema in the community of Newhall. Theater two and three will not be utilized for dance club operation. The subject site is located within an established commercial zone. This item was heard before the Planning Commission on July 18, 2000 at which time the proposal was unanimously denied on a 6:0 vote. G. Marshall Hann and Alton Harding representing the applicant provided information on a new proposal. Addressing the Council on this item was Stephanie Weiss. One written comment was submitted. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to adopt a resolution which would uphold the Planning Commission decision to deny without prejudice Master Case No. 00-087 which consists of Conditional Use Permit No. 00- 006. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Darcy Noes. None r Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth to waive the entire application fee for the new proposal. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Kellar Noes: Darcy Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT HEARING FOR HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. �^ Frank Oviedo, Management Analyst, reported that Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital has asked the California Statewide Community Development Authority (CSCDA) l to act as issuer in connection with the issuance of tax exempt bonds for the purpose of capital acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, improvement of property, and restructuring 7 of debt in connection with their acute health care facility. This request requires the Council to hold a public hearing and take public testimony on the proposed project and approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds by CSCDA. Jim Yoshioka, President and CEO of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, provided additional information on the bond financing proposal. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to adopt a resolution approving the issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) of not to exceed $55 million aggregate principal amount of insured health facility revenue bonds for use by Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (EMI T11M. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK SITE AND ROADWAY ALIGNMENT PURPOSES Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Terri Maus, Interim Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services, stated that this is a public hearing to consider approval of Resolution of Necessity for eminent domain proceedings for Veterans Memorial Park site and roadway alignment purposes. Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to adopt a resolution of necessity to authorize condemnation of Los Angeles County Assessors Parcel No. 2835- 014-035. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried 91 ITEM 12 PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1—ANNEXATION NOS. 2000-1,16, L18, AND L19 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Council consensus to waive staff presentation. In report, Curtis L. Nay, Supervising Engineer, advised that this public hearing is to consider approval of the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. Annexation No. 2000-L16, Parcels Map Nos. 18400, 18789, 19163, and 19164, located in the vicinity of Newhall Ranch Road and Avenue Stanford. Annexation No. 2000-L18, Parcel Map No. 24694, located in the vicinity of Seco Canyon Road and Copper Hill Drive. Annexation No. 2000-L19, 26971 Furnivall Avenue, located in the vicinity of Soledad Street and Furnivall Avenue. Ballots in favor of the assessment have been received from all affected property owners. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt three resolutions approving the annexation of territories, Annexation Nos. 2000-L16, 2000 -LIS, and 2000- L19, and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 NEW BUSINESS MAYOR'S COMMITTEE ON MANAGED GROWTH FOR A QUALITY COMMUNITY DRAFT PROPOSED WORKPLAN AND COMMITTEE UPDATE John Hoskinson, Chair of the Mayor's Committee, reported that on July 11, 2000, the Council approved the formation of the Mayor's Committee on Managed Growth for a Quality Community, as well as the membership, draft scope of work and committee term. The committee was directed to further develop and refine the scope of work and bring it back to the Council for its input, direction and adoption prior to initiating the committee's activities. In addition to the proposed workplan, an update of the committee's activities is provided. E No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to receive the report and proposed workplan. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Kellar, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS INITIATION OF A ZONE CHANGE AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A PARCEL OF LAND FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL) TO INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL (IC) LOCATED AT 17262 SIERRA HIGHWAY (THE. WARMUTH HONEY HOUSE) In report, Wendy Deats, Assistant Planner I, advised that the City Council requested staff to explore the feasibility of initiating a zone change and general plan amendment to change the zone from RL (Residential Low) to IC (Industrial Commercial) for a parcel located at 17262 Sierra Highway. Council consensus to waive staff presentation. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to direct staff to initiate a zone change and general plan amendment for 17262 Sierra Highway and authorize the appropriation of $11,230 from the Council contingency fund to Account No. 3120-8011 for the zone change, general plan amendment and environmental review. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS 2000/01 MID -YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND RESOLUTION FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Due to the lateness of the hour, this item was continued to the next meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. 10 STAFF COADIENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, requested a Councilmember attend the Regional Water Quality Control Board meeting in Westlake Village on December 7; Councilmember Waste expressed interest with Councilmember Kellar as alternate. Also, request was made to form a Council subcommittee for the solid waste hauler negotiations; Councilmembers Weste and Smyth expressed interest. COUNCULMEMBER. COMMENTS Mayor Darcy requested items be placed on the next agenda for appointments to the MTA Board and the Vector Control Board. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 11:44 p.m. in memory of Richard Balcerzak. A Special Study Session will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. A Study Session will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The neat regular meeting of the City Council will be Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. /I ip ATTEST: 11