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Home My WebLink About2001-03-27 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 PAL AUNUTES OF REGULAR, MEETING 6:00 P.M. MARCH 2T, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste 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 Kellar. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION _There was none. CLOSED SESSION Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a: r' CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(c) — one matter CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Foster v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 180361 RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste recessed the meeting. to closed session at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:09 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, announced that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. CITY CLERKS ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is announced by the Mayor. INVOCATION Councilmember Smyth gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Smyth introduced members of the Num-pa-wa-pa Nation of Santa Clarita, as part of the YMCA Indian Guide Program, who led the flag salute. COUNCILMEMBER CONDIENTS Councilmember Smyth commented on a letter received regarding the possibility of a Sister City with a city in the Philippines. Councilmember Ferry commented on several issues pertaining. to the Blue Ribbon Task Force, including support of Assembly Bill 154 proposed by George Runner, a simulated Rave Party to be held May 17 at the Hyatt Valencia, and recognition of a Sheriffs Deputy. Comments were also made concerning public art at College of the Canyons to possibly include an artistic pathway to include student artwork; looking at State infrastructure money as a possible resource for Central Park and the Sports Complex; and Councilmember Darcy receiving a star on the Walk of Western Stars on Friday. Councilmember Darcy commented on recent meetings of the MTA regarding improvements at the City's Metrolink stations. Councilmember Kellar commented on a 5K run/walk on April 14 to benefit former City employee Mike Johnson and Sheriffs Deputy Andy Vargas. Mayor Weste commented on a meeting at City Hall on March 29 concerning open space; the status of the committee for architectural design guidelines; and receipt of a plaque from the Theatre Arts for Children Foundation for the City's support for the Newhall Auditorium. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Weste and Councilmembers presented a "Caught You Doing Something Good" certificate to Brock Goldberg for a good deed. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Steven Jensen regarding a bike park for BMX bikes; Felix Jimenez regarding a bike park for BMX bikes (submitted petition); Steve Cornell representing Citizens Against Barricades regarding Knox boxes; Isaac Lieberman representing SCV Smart Growth regarding growth; Allan Cameron regarding the energy crisis; and Mary Lou Cotton representing CastaicLake Water Agency who presented the 2000 Santa Clarita Valley Water Report. STAFF COMMENTS Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning & Building Services, commented on a report being prepared on Knox boxes; George Caravalho, City Manager; commented on the request for a BMX park. EXECUTIVE SESSION This time has been .set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy to add an item of subsequent need to the agenda as Item 17 to consider whetherto file an amicus brief on the Decoro Bridge, finding there is an immediate need to consider the item and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Sellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste Noes: None f Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Kellar, second by Darcy, to Approve the agenda, pulling Items 7 and 12 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2001 and March 20, 2001 meetings. 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. [sl ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION AND CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING TRANSIT MIXED CONCRETE (TMC) OPPOSITION EFFORT To date, the City Council has approved of spending $1,150,000 to keep the TMC opposition effort active. Currently, 89 percent of the appropriated budget has been expended. Staff anticipates additional expenditures for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001 that will exceed the available balance. Related to this action, a contract amendment is proposed to cover additional costs incurred when Willdan's role in TMC effort was expanded. Transfer $350,316 from the Elsmere / TMC Reserve – Account No. 1240-7402 to Special Projects Professional Services – Account No. 1211- 8110, for the TMC opposition effort active through Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001. Amend contract with Willdan Associates for environmental services for the TMC project and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval, in an amount not to exceed $84,000 from Account No. 3120-8110. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TOBACCO CONTROL SERVICES GRANT AMENDMENT The City has been approved to receive an additional grant allocation of $60,000 for Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001 from the County of Los Angeles for Tobacco Control Services. Establish estimated revenues of $60,000 for Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001 in Miscellaneous Grants Fund Account No. 453-5054 ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR RENEWAL OF CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT This is a request to accept grant funds for the Citizen's Option for Public Safety Grant and continue funding juvenile crime efforts at the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. Approve the request from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Santa Clarita Station, to use the Citizen's Option for Public Safety Funds, under Assembly Bill 3229, to continue the City's Youth Intervention Team. Establish estimated revenue of $328,271 in Account No. 211-5211, Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. Appropriate $1,500 to Account No. 7441-7011 for Grant Administration, $2,000 to Account No. 7441-7302 for Travel and Training, and $324,771 to Account No. 1-8110 or program e City Manager, or 4 f designee, o , to execute any contracts, agreements, Authorize ents, orchangehorders arising out of this program. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR CERAMIC TILE PROJECT NO. P0001-001 On February 2, 2000, the Council awarded Project P0001-001 to Blackwood Builders, Inc. This project consisted of installing ceramic tile in the Valencia Glen — Aquatics Building and the Valencia Meadows Aquatics Building. In addition, decorative ceramic tile, designed by local school children, was installed in the restrooms at Valencia Glen Park, Valencia Meadows Park, Newhall Park, Old Orchard Park, Bouquet Canyon Park, and Santa Clarita Park. Accept the work 4 rperformed by Blackwood Builders, Inc. in the Ceramic Tile Project, Project No. P0001-001. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release project retention of $11,603.60, 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY AND SHANGRI-LA AND OUTLOOK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS FOR MAINTAINING LANDSCAPE DISTRICT AREAS Agreement with the Shangri-La and Outlook Homeowner Associations for maintenance of landscaped areas within Association property in Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) T31. The agreement provides a mutual understanding of future budgets and proposed improvements. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Shangri-La and Outlook Homeowners Associations, and appropriate $20,000 from the LMD Fund Balance to Account No. 7521-8001 for the proposed projects. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR. MASTER CASE NO. 99-377 — VALLEY STREET / CALGROVE BOULEVARD GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT — FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT r' The project includes eliminating the secondary highway designation from this section of roadway and constructing two terminus abutting cul-de-sacs completely prohibiting any through traffic. On February 27, 2001, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Council resolution approving the proposed project. Addressing the Council on this item was Glenda Bona representing Citizens Against Barricades; Hunt Braly of Hacker, Kanowsky & Braly representing Hidden Valley HOA; and Linda Redel representing Alamos HOA and Happy Valley HOA. Two written comments were submitted. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to adopt a resolution, with amendments outlined by the City Attorney, approving the proposed project as identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Valley Street / Calgrove Boulevard amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Darcy, Weste Noes: Ferry Absent: None Motion carried. Council requested that staff return with information on the next 4 regular meeting agenda with information as to a timeline for construction and addressing safety issues. 0 ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 108, PROJECT NO. S2041 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project installed curb, gutter, and sidewalk, and reconstructed streets in the West Newhall area. The project improved pedestrian safety, alleviated drainage problems, and enhanced the aesthetics of the neighborhood. On September 14, 1999, the Council awarded a contract for construction of the subject project to Padilla Paving Company. Accept the work performed by Padilla Paving Company on the West Newhall Improvements, Phase 108, Project No. S2041; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the five percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF RAILROAD AVENUE — Due to the widening and realignment of Railroad Avenue as part of the downtown Newhall revitalization capital project, the portion being vacated is no longer needed for public use and is excess right-of-way. The owner of the adjacent property requests that the portion be vacated in order for the property to be used by the current business as additional parking. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of those portions of Railroad Avenue shown on the exhibit, subject to reservation of a utility easement; and direct staff to record the certified copy of the resolution with the office of the Registrar -Recorder of the County of Los Angeles. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 25634 (SAND CANYON ROAD) — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION This item is for approval of the Final Map and acceptance of offers of Dedication for Parcel Map No. 25634. This parcel map, consisting of approximately 8.4 acres, is located north of Warmuth Road, south of Valley Ranch Road, west of Sand Canyon Road, and east of Triumph Avenue, and is owned by Williams& Homes, Inc. Approve Parcel Map No. 25634 (Sand Canyon Road); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication for public streets, the private (and future) streets, easements for trail purposes, and to the City the right to restrict the erection of buildings within the floodway limits; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer and the City Clerk to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the map. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AB 974 Santa Clarita Transit is a member of the Los Angeles County Municipal Transit Operators Coalition (LACMOC). The Coalition drafted AB 974 to clarify that the Los Angeles County Proposition C 40 Percent funds, and any other funds used for bus operations and capital, be shared proportionately among all included and eligible transit operators. Adopt a resolution supporting the passage of AB 974. 0 ITEM 12 i CONSENT CALENDAR. FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER AND REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT The City received a State and Federal funds to provide mortgage loans to moderate_ income, first-time home buyers. As a result of receiving these funds, it is necessary for the City to secure a third party underwriter and construction management firm to administer these programs. City staff conducted a RFP (Request For Proposals) process. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with management services, subject to City Attorney approval. USE (United States Escrow, Inc.) to provide loan underwriting and construction In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, staff provided information. Addressing the Council on this matter was Berta Gonzalez Harper. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10 AND 11 Approval of the check registers. Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 10 and 11. !^ Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to adopt the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 7. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 PUBLIC HEARING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 52385, FRIENDLY VALLEY EXPANSION / ASSOCIATION it CIRCLE KNOLL COURT AND TERMINUS WAY OF BRENDLE Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk reported that all notices required have been provided Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, stated that the applicants, Zephyr Partners and the Friendly Valley Recreation Association (FVRA), are requesting to develop 44 multi -family residential units on a 26.88 acre site. Approximately 9.84 acres (lots 4 — 6) of this 26.88 acre site would be open space and one of the proposed open apace lots (Lot 6) would be dedicated to William S. Hart School District in the future. One access to the proposed development would be provided via Circle Knoll Court, and a gated emergency access road would be provided at Brendle Way. The site zoning designation is RL (Residential Low). The General Plan designates small portion of the site as RS (Residential Suburban) and the majority of the site is designated RM. The applicant is proposing to rezone the property to RM (Residential Moderate) with a PD (Planned Development) Overlay zone. The site is located south of May Way and north of the existing Friendly Valley Community. The Planning Commission's recommendation to the City Council is to approve the 44 -unit subdivision with the conditions of approval, and the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration. Bill Ford representing Golden Valley Estates and Steve Hunter, project engineer, representing Zephyr Partners and FVRA, provided information on proposed project. Addressing the Council on this item was Robert Armacher; Bill Rose representing Golden Valley Estates; Richard Avery; Richard Shunn; Michael Norman; and Craig Lehrfeld. Three written comments were submitted on this item. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve a resolution to adopt the negative declaration, approve a resolution to approve Tentative Tract Map 52385, Conditional Use Permit 99-019, and Hillside Review 99-112 with changes, and introduce an ordinance approving Zone Change 99-003, and pass to second reading on April 109 2001. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste called a recess at 7:58 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:10 P.M. ITEM 15 PUBLIC HEARING GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - MASTER CASE NO. 97- 212, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97-003, PREZONE 97-001, ANNEXATION 0107, 97-001, OAK TTREET PERMIT�9? 024, HILLSIDE RE14, VIEW AL NO- NO.PERMIT 0221 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH NO. 97121037 Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Lisa Hardy, Associate Planner, reported that this item is a -presentation of the Golden Valley Ranch project, a mixed-use residential and commercial development located on 1,259 acres immediately east of State Route 14 and north of Placenta Canyon Road in unincorporated Los Angeles County. As part of this project, PacSun LLC, the applicant is requesting approval of General Plan amendments, a zone change, a tentative tract map, an oak tree permit, a hillside review, and annexation to the City of Santa Clarita. Joe Power of Rinoon Consultants addressed environmental concerns of the project alternatives. ED John Jameson representing PaeSun LLC, Greg Whitney representing CB Richard Ellis, Scott Simmons, project engineer, representing Gorian & Associates, and R. J. Comer representing Pacific US provided information on the proposed project. Addressing the Council on this item was Stan Hoffman representing Golden Valley Ranch; Berta Gonzalez Harper, Terri Gruenthal; Jeff Stark representing GMS Realty; Lee Anne Sickel representing TOLO Partners; Bob Lee representing the William S. Hart School District; Ralph Killmeyer former Planning Commissioner; Kent Frisom representing Sulphur Springs School District (submitted material); Linda Lambourne (submitted material); Susan Carey representing the Crystal Springs Ranch HOA; Connie Worden-Roberts; David Morris; W.R. Parkinson; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; Russ Dingman representing CA State Parks; Allan Cameron; Jane Fleck representing Sand Canyon & Golden Valley Task Force; Diane Wilson representing the Golden Valley Task Force; Bob Fleck; Eric Lindvall (submitted material); Dr. Dennis Ostrom; Susan Ostrom; George Starbuck; Todd Clark; Donald Gaskin representing the Princess Park HOA; Michelle Cessna; -Clark; Levison; Paul Edelman representing the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (submitted material); Laura Hauser, Diane Southwell; and Jim Southwell representing the Placenta Nature Center Docents. Six written comments were submitted on this item. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste called a recess at 10:58 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:13 p.m. Mayor Weste recessed the public hearing on Item 15 at 11:14 p.m. with the intent to resume the public hearing following disposition on Item 16. ITEM 16 PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW A 39.% FOOT HIGH, 473 SQUARE FOOT FREEWAY -ORIENTED PYLON SIGN LOCATED AT 24640 WILEY CANYON ROAD. THE APPLICANT IS THE SANTA CLARITA ATHLETIC CLUB Action was taken on this item out of order at this time. ITEM 15 PUBLIC HEARING GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - MASTER CASE NO. 97- 212, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97-003, PREZONE 97-001, ANNEXATION NO. 97-001, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 52414, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97_ 017, OAK TREE PERMIT 97-024, HILLSIDE REVIEW NO. 97-022, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH NO. 97121037 Mayor Weste reconvened the public hearing on this item at 11:15 p.m. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. E Motion by Kellar, second by Darcy, to approve Alternate 1 (no project) and direct staff to prepare a resolution of denial, not certifying the EIR. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Ferry Motion carried. ITEM 16 PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW A 39 'A FOOT HIGH, 473 SQUARE FOOT FREEWAY -ORIENTED PYLON. SIGN LOCATED AT 24640 WILEY CANYON ROAD. THE APPLICANT IS THE SANTA CLARITA ATHLETIC CLUB Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. In report, Enrique Diaz, Associate Planner, advised that the applicant is requesting a sign variance to maintain an existing non -conforming 39 1h foot high, 473 square foot electronic, freeway -oriented pylon sign. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and subsequently upheld the Administrative Hearing Officer's decision to deny the variance request on a 4-1 decision. Those submitting speaker slips indicated the ability to return at the time of the continued public hearing. One written comment was received. Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to continue the public hearing to May 8, 2001. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 17 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM AMICUS BRIEF REGARDING DECORO BRIDGE Through action taken earlier during the meeting, this item was added to the agenda for discussion at this time. Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, advised a court hearing would be held on Monday, April 2 concerning SCOPE and Friends of the Santa Clara River v. County of Los Angeles; case filed in the County of Ventura. Council may wish to consider authorizing the City's legal counsel to file court documents regarding the City's position on the Decoro Bridge. 10 Addressing the Council on this item was Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; Jane Fleck; and Glenn Adamick representing Newhall Land & Farming Co. Motion by Smyth, second by Sellar, to authorize the City Attorney to file an amicus brief with the court regarding the Decoro Bridge. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried COUNCIL. COMMENTS There were none. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. CLOSED SESSION There was none. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 12.24 am. FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council study session will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1 floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. A joint meeting of the City Council and the Parks & Recreation Commission will be held Thursday, April 5, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. A special study session will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. r ATTEST. dYj"OV� CITY CLERK ate... 11