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Home My WebLink About2001-09-18 - MINUTES - ADJOURNED REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P.M SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 INVOCATION Councilmember Kellar gave the invocation CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the adjourned regular meeting at 4:13 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present, with the exception of Councilmember Ferry, who entered the meeting at 4:35 p.m. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Kellar led the flag salute. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Darcy commented on the local community events in support of those affected by the events of September 11, 2001. Councilmember Kellar urged staff to not miss opportunities for grants for open space and parks acquisition. Mayor Weste requested an update on transit negotiations to which Ron Kilcoyne, Transit Manager, and Ken Graska, General Manager for ATC, provided information. Also, suggestion was made that the Energy Committee check on PUC hearings setting rates. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) Councilmember Darcy commented on items the North County Transportation Coalition and SCAG are working on. Councilmember Ferry commented on work being done on behalf of school bonds. Councilmember Smyth provided an update on the solid waste audit subcommittee efforts. AWARDSIRECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY !^ Mayor Waste and Councilmembers presented a plaque to local artist, Shane Mitchell, I for his donation of a piece of contemporary artwork to the City entitled "Faces of the Sky-. Mayor Weste read a proclamation designating September, 2001 as a wl'ime of Remembrance." PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Ber} aurin Lucha, Environmental Analyst, introduced C.O.R.E.Y., the City's new conservation mascot. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Jeff Soloman representing All American Marketing Group who presented t -shirts to the Council. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on the 9-11 Support Rally to be held Friday at City Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. In response to questions from Council, Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, provided information on Item 6, SCAG population figures. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Darcy, second by Sellar, to add subsequent need Item 15 to consider making a donation to a non-profit agency on behalf of those affected by the events of September 119 2001, finding there is an immediate need to discuss the item and that the item arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Sellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Sellar, second by Darcy to approve the agenda, removing Item 5. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ferry, second by Sellar, to approve the minutes of the August 27, 2001 special meeting, August 28, 2001 regular meeting,August 30, 2001 special meeting, August 30, 2001 special meeting, and September 4, 2001 special meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 2 ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. Determine that the titles to all ordinances, which appear on this public agenda, have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR APPOINTMENTS TO THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONVERVANCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE SANTA CLARITA WATERSHED, RECREATION, AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY In 1990, State Senate Bill 1885 was enacted, giving the City a seat on the Advisory Committee of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC). Representation by the City on the SMMC Advisory Committee and the JPA has played an integral role in the expansion and preservation of open space, properties, and boundaries within the Santa Clarita Valley. Appoint the current Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services as the City's representative to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee and the Santa Clarita Watershed, Recreation, and Conservation Authority. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 316 This annexation to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District is for the newly created assessment area for the proposed Golden Valley High School and surrounding land that is zoned for multi -family residential, north of Sierra Highway in the City of Santa Clarita. Adopt Resolution 01-107 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 316. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 320 This annexation to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District is for the newly created assessment area for a single-family residence, south of Lost Canyon Road and east of Sand Canyon Road in the City of Santa Clarita. Adopt Resolution 01-108 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 320. ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR LEASE AGREEMENT EXTENSION FOR COMMUTER RAIL STATION SITE (METROLINK) 3 On March 23, 1999, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Santa Clarita LLC, the owners of the Porta Bella property. This will be the seventh extension of the lease for the Commuter Rail Station Site. Direct the City Manager to enter into a six-month extension of the lease agreement between the City and Bermite Recovery, LLC for the Commuter Rail Station Site (Metrolink) from August 31, 2001 to February 28, 2002, subject to City Attorney approval. Through earlier action, this item was removed from the agenda. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS POPULATION ESTIMATES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Per the request of Mayor Weste, staff reviewed the North Los Angeles County Subregion 2020 Growth Projection Report, which documents the population estimates for the City of Santa Clarita. Receive and file information regarding the population estimates for the City of Santa Clarita. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR EXTENSION TO COMMUNITY ENERGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TIMELINE The Community Energy Advisory Committee, City staff, and the Energy Advisor have worked diligently to research and provide recommendations to the Council on the matter of supply and pricing of energy, as well as anticipated economic hardships. Council directed staff to present preliminary recommendations to the Council at the meeting of September 11, 2001. Approve postponement of report and preliminary recommendations from the Community Energy Advisory Committee until the City Council meeting of October 23, 2001. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF THREE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) TRUCKS The City Council approved the purchase of four medium -duty trucks in the FY 2001 / 2002 budget. In support of the Clean Air and Alternative Fuel Vehicle programs, staff determined the trucks should be purchased as dedicated CNG vehicles and successfully pursued grant funding. Appropriate $17,985.37 from Gas Tax fund balance to 5211-8615, and award a contract to Raceway Ford for one vehicle in an amount not to exceed $77,843.17 from Account No. 5211-8615; approve contract to Foothill Freightliner for two vehicles in an amount not to exceed $232,017.70, including options, from Account No. 5211-8615; appropriate $60,000 to Account No. 2213-8615, and increase the estimated revenues in Account No. 453-5006 for the Mobile Source Reduction Committee (MSRC) grant; appropriate $60,000 to Account No. 2214-8615 for grant match from AB 2766 Air Quality Improvement Fund fund balance. 4 ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 34 AND 35 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution 01-109 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 34 and 35. Motion by Darcy, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING PROTEST HEARING FOR THE SANTA CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE FOR STONECREST ANNEXATION Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to waive the staff presentation. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. In report, Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, advised that this item is a Proposition 218 Protest Hearing for the imposition of the Storm Drainage Fees for the Stonecrest Annexation area. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution 01-110 authorizing staff to mail ballots to property owners and setting the Storm Drainage Utility Fee election for November 13, 2001. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING PROTEST HEARING FOR THE SANTA CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE FOR CALIFORNIA CANYONS ANNEXATION F Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to waive the staff presentation. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. In report, Vince Berton, Planning Manager, advised that this item is a Proposition 218 Protest Hearing for the imposition of the Storm Drainage Fees for the California Canyons Annexation area. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution 01-111 authorizing staff to mail ballots to property owners and setting the Storm Drainage Utility Fee election for November 13, 2001. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 PUBLIC HEARING MASTER CASE 00-436; ZONE CHANGE 00-003 / GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00-003 — A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING FOR A PARCEL OF LAND FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL) TO INDUSTRIAL COMMERICAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (IC PD) LOCATED AND GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW TO INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (IC PD) AT 17262 SIERRA HIGHWAY (THE HONEY HOUSE). THE APPLICANT IS THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Mayor Waste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, gave the announcement. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to waive the staff presentation. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.. In report, Vince Berton, Planning Manager, advised that the applicant is requesting a zone change and general plan amendment to change the zone and land use designation of one parcel of land from Residential Low (RL) to Industrial Commercial (IC). The project site is currently developed with two buildings totaling approximately 5,000 square feet. The Planning Commission recommends the project be modified to permit the zone change and general plan amendment from Residential Low (RL) to Industrial Commercial Planned Development (IC PD). No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Motion by Sellar, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution 01-112 approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration, amending the General Plan for 17262 Sierra Highway (2859-002-026), introduce an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (ZONE CHANGE 00-008) FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL) TO INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (IC PD) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17262 SIERRA HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Sellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 18 UNFINISHED BUSINESS FINAL REPORT ON THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 1999 AND 2000 SOLID WASTE DIVERSION ANALYSIS Jill Fosselman, Environmental Services Manager, reported that the disposal of solid waste from the City of Santa Clarita increased in both 1999 and 2000 over the 1998 disposal amount. Historically, the City had exhibited a strong trend towards decreasing its disposal amount, therefore, the City sought to evaluate the accuracy of the data reported to determine the correct disposal amounts and diversion rates. The City retained SCS Engineers to perform data collection, analysis, and development of recommended solutions to resolve the 1999 and projected 2000 reporting year discrepancies. Council received report. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR PARKING SOLUTIONS Chris Daste, Facilities Maintenance Manager, stated that due to the continued growth of the City's work force, parking at the City Hall building has become difficult. To alleviate the parking problem, staff negotiated $1.00 per year lease with Newhall Land and Farming for the area now known as the "Auxiliary Lot." The one stipulation NLF had was that when they sold the property, the City would vacate the property. Recently, NLF informed the City that they would soon be developing the property, and are pursuing a sale. 7 Councilmembers suggested and discussed several alternatives. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to proceed and exhaust all alternatives discussed. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 15 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM DONATION TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION Mayor Weste and Councilmember Kellar suggested the City make a contribution to assist those affected by last Tuesday's events that are not part of fire, police or another government network. Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to appoint Councilmembers Darcy and Kellar to serve on a committee with the City Manager to provide matching funds in an amount up to $25,000 as a direct donation to a charitable organization to help those affected by the events of September 11, 2001, On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 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: up to 150 undeveloped acres in Placerita Canyon, north of Placerita Creek, west of the Circle J Ranch community, in Quigley Canyon Owner/Negotiating Party: Beazer Homes Southern California Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Property Location: owner/Negotiating Party: 38 -acre property consisting of four parcels adjacent to the Santa Clarita Business Park in the central part of the City of Santa Clarita. Parcels 1- 3 consist of industrial. lots and Parcel 4 is open space. Ruether Avenue Business Park, Inc. n Under Negotiation: Price and Terms CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: Santa Clarita LLC v. City of Santa Clarita, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 254794 Case Name: People for Environmentally Responsible Cleanup, Inc., et al v City of Santa Clarita, et al Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 256686 Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery LLC Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 257152 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Weste recessed to closed session at 6:15 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, reported that no action taken that was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. in memory of Deputy Hagop "Jake" KuredJian and Mary Ann Hotchkin. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: 01Sep18m.doc VJ