HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-26 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P3L
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P3L
JUNE 26, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5.32 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 — Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) — one matter
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:33 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 6:11 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced
session that was required to be reported.
that no action was taken during closed
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:12 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 speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the
item is announced by the Mayor.
INVOCATION
Mayor Weste gave the invocation.
r CALL TO ORDER
f Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:16 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Ferry led the flag salute.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Darcy commented that over $20 thousand dollars were raised
through Mint Canyon Lodge to help pay for cancer treatment for a little girl.
Councilmember Kellar commented on the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
held last weekend at College of the Canyons.
Councilmember Smyth commented that he became an uncle for the second time
today with the birth of his brother's son.
Mayor Weste noted that the Council would adjourn the meeting in memory of Rocco
Soldato; also commented on the upcoming 4' of July parade, the opening of Circle J
park on Saturday at 10 a.m., and the State of the City meeting on July 11 at the
Hyatt.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
Councilmember Darcy reported that she distributed notes on recent League of CA
Cities and Committee on Aging meetings and commented on a recent MTA meeting.
Councilmember Kellar noted that the meeting before the Board of Supervisors
scheduled for this morning on TMC had been continued to August 28, 2001.
Councilmember Ferry reported on a recent meeting of the School Trustees
Committee.
Councilmember Ferry reported on a recent meeting of the School Trustees
Committee.
Councilmember Smyth reported that he had distributed a proposal from the Council
subcommittee for the audit of the trash hauling contract and requested
Councilmembers return comments to Mayor Weste or himself. An item would be
placed on the July 10 agenda for Council consideration.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Weste, Councilmember Ferry and Councilmembers presented Caught You
Doing Something Good Awards to Deputy George Guevara and Deputy Michael
Shapiro as well as a plaque for Deputy Shapiro from the National Sheriffs
Association.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
None.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Duane Harte regarding the sphere of
influence; Laren Hesseltine regarding safety; Teresa Savaik regarding threatened
and endangered species (presented western toad in a bowl); Lynne Plambeck
regarding endangered species in North Valencia 11; Michelle Hoffman who
supported Ms. Savaik's and Ms. Plambeck's comments; Cam Noltemeyer regarding
contributions to campaign committees and the waste audit; and Chris Shoemaker
regarding the International Film Festival.
STAFF COMMENTS
In response to request from City Manager Caravalho, staff commented on the stop
sign at Camp Plenty and Stillmore, bus shelters, and North Valencia II wetlands.
ADDITIONAL DIRECTION: report to come back to Council on the stop sign at Camp
Plenty & Stillmore; staff also to look into endangered speciestwetlands destruction at
North Valencia II.
Councilmember Ferry commented on his involvement with the SCV Republican
Committee.
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 Kellar to approve the agenda removing
Items 4 and 1S from the Consent Calendar and continuing Item 28 to
the meeting of July 10, 2001.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the
June 12, 2001 meeting, and the June 20, 2001 meeting (as corrected).
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:12
p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Weste reconvened the Council meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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
TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO.
319
This annexation to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District is for the newly
created assessment area south of Clearlake Drive on Live Oak Springs Canyon Road
in the City of Santa Clarita. Adopt Resolution No. 01-59 approving and accepting
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the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District
Annexation No. 319.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE URBAN DESIGN /
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW SERVICES FOR ONE YEAR (JULY 1, 2001— JUNE
30, 2002)
Since May 1999, RRM Design Group has provided urban design / architectural
review services to the City of Santa Clarita on an as -needed basis. The City wishes
to continue these services and RRM Design Group's involvement with the
development review process. RRM Design Group staff have evaluated and provided
input related to architectural design, urban design and landscape design for dozens
of projects, both City -initiated projects and private development proposals. This
effort has resulted in projects, which are internally consistent and architecturally
sensitive to neighboring development and the geographic setting. Authorize the City
Manager to extend the existing professional services agreement between the City
and RRM Design Group to provide urban design / architectural review services on
an as needed basis, for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2001. Per the terms of
the original contract executed in May 1999, the contract is extended on an annual
basis, subject to approval of the 2001 / 2002 budget. '
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 12.54 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL
CODE
At the meeting of June 12, 2001, the Council introduced an ordinance, amending
Chapter 12.54 of the Municipal Code, to allow bicycle use in the Skatepark. This
item is the second reading of the proposed amendment. Adopt Ordinance No. 01-11
entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.54 OF THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW BICYCLE USE IN SKATEPARK.
Addressing the Council on this item was William J. Weeks representing Santa
Clarita BMX Raceway.
ADDITIONAL DIRECTION: Staff note the gentleman's name for future
involvement in similar projects.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
RESPONSE UNIT GRANT EXTENSION
Since June 1998, the City has received $90,000 annually for a competitive grant
award from the State of California, Office of Criminal Justice Planning, for a
Violence Against Women Response Unit. The City Council has allocated $30,000
annually from the Council Contingency Fund for the required cash match. The
grant award has been extended for another year through June 30, 2002, contingent
upon the Council's allocation of an additional $30,000 cash match. Accept Office of
Criminal Justice Planning Violence Against Women Response Unit Grant and
related cash match included in the 2001 / 2002 budget.
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ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
CENTRAL PARK MAINTENANCE OFFICE BUILDING TENANT
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. F4001 — AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
Design is complete for the tenant improvements for the Central Park Maintenance
Office located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, and staff is preparing to advertise for
bids. Approve plans and specifications for Project No. F4001 provided by Abacus
Engineering, and authorize advertising for bids for Central Park Maintenance Office
Tenant Improvements.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FISCAL YEAR 2001 / 2002 RENEWAL
OF LANDSCAPE CONTRACTS
Council has previously reviewed and approved the awarding of multi-year
maintenance and inspection contracts for the various landscape maintenance
districts listed in the agenda report. Authorize the renewal of contracts for
maintenance and inspection of the LMD's, and for routine and emergency repairs /
replacements within these districts, as described in the contract detail sheet,
contingent on the adoption of the 2001 / 2002 Fiscal Year Budget.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
r RYE CANYON ROAD — ESTABLISHING A NO -STOPPING ZONE FROM
NEWHALL RANCH ROAD TO SOUTH OF AVENUE SCOTT — In an effort to
improve traffic circulation through the Valencia Industrial Center, the Newhall
Land & Farming Company will be signalizing the intersection of Rye Canyon Road
and Avenue Scott. In order to maximize the efficiency of the intersection and
minimize the impacts of traffic congestion, the signal design will allow for six lanes
through the intersection — three lanes in each direction. Adopt Resolution No. 01-61
establishing a no -stopping zone along the west side of Rye Canyon Road, between
Newhall Ranch Road and 700 feet south of Avenue Scott, and along the east side of
Rye Canyon Road, between Newhall Ranch Road and 300 feet south of Avenue Scott.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1— ANNEXATION NO. 2001-L28, TRACT 44965,
IN THE VICINITY OF SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AND NATHAN HILL ROAD —
ANNEXATION NO. 2001-L29, TRACT 52673-02, AT RYE CANYON BUSINESS
CENTER — ANNEXATION NO. 2001-1,30, TRACT NO. 45416, IN THE VICINITY
OF SIERRA HIGHWAY AND SCHERZINGER LANE
This item initiates annexation proceedings of Annexation Nos. 2001-L28, L29, and
L30 in Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. Adopt Resolution Nos. 01-62, 01-63
and 01-64 to initiate annexation proceedings of Annexation Nos. 2001-L28, L29, and
L30 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; approve the respective Engineer's
Reports; declare the City's intention to annex territories; and set the public hearing
for June 26, 2001.
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ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD) PARCEL NO. 12009, PRIVATE DRAIN (PD)
NO. 1640 — This is a resolution to authorize the transfer of Private Drain (PD) No.
1640 to Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD), and to request
LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is necessary for the LACFCD to commence
maintaining said storm drain. Adopt Resolution No. 01-65 for the transfer and
conveyance of the storm drain improvements for Parcel Map No. 12009, Private
Drain No. 1640, to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD);
authorize the Mayor or designee to execute the Quitclaim Deed and direct staff to
transmit a copy of this report indicating the date and action taken, three copies of
the unrecorded Quitclaim Deed properly executed, and three certified copies of the
adopted Resolution to the Building & Safety / Land Development Division at the
County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA (DBAA) NOS. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, AND 22
— RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND IMPOSING ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 / 2002 — DBAA's are districts that are set up to facilitate
the maintenance of surface and subsurface drainage devices that are not eligible for
maintenance by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Adopt Resolution
No. 01-66 to initiate proceedings; approve the Engineer's Report; and impose annual
assessments on Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22
for Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002. Approve the agreement with the County of Los Angeles
to provide public transportation services; and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute the agreement with the County of Los Angeles, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2001 / 2002
In August 1991, the City assumed responsibility for public transportation services in
the Santa Clarita Valley from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public
Works. The County assumes responsibility for providing funding for service in
unincorporated areas. The maximum Los Angeles County contribution for transit
service, including proportional share of capital debt service, is $1,529,700.00 for
Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002. Approve the agreement with the County of Los Angeles to
provide public transportation services; and authorize the City Manager or designee
to execute the agreement with the County of Los Angeles, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
MCBEAN TRANSFER STATION PROJECT NO. T1007 — AWARD OF
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FTA PROJECT NOS. CA -90-X936 AND CA-90-YO68
— The McBean Transfer Station is a timed bus transfer facility for all Santa Clarita
Transit bus routes. The project will construct a 12 -bay bus transfer island, as well
as passenger amenities, such as restroom facilities, and canopies for pedestrian
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cover. Award contract for the construction of the McBean Transfer Station, Project
No. T1007, to Dennis J. Amoroso Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of
$2,281,000.00; authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $ 228,100.00 for
any necessary change orders to the contract, and administrative / inspection costs;
and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval. Increase revenues in Transit Fund 801 by $1,035,000.00, and
appropriate this amount from the Transit Fund to Account No. T1007801-8001.
ITEM 14
CONSENT
CROSS -VALLEY CONNECTOR AESTHETIC MASTER PLAN
The Cross -Valley Connector (CVC) Aesthetic Master Plan (AMP) will develop a
unifying guide for the various aesthetic, design and potential public art treatments
that can be implemented along both the built and unbuilt portions of the CVC.
Approve the concept of developing an Aesthetic Master Plan for the Cross -Valley
Connector and appropriate $100,000 to the Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002 Budget into
Golden Valley Road / Soledad Canyon Road Interchange Improvements, CIP Project
No. 53005, as follows: Transfer $25,000 from the City Council Contingency fund,
Account No. 1240-7401; Appropriate $25,000 from the Valencia Bridge &
Thoroughfare District, Account No. 304-6191; appropriate $25,000 from the Bouquet
Canyon Bridge & Thoroughfare District, Account No. 301-6191; appropriate $25,000
from the Eastside Bridge & Thoroughfare District, Account No. 302-6191.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
r GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD / SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTERCHANGE —
PROJECT NO. 53005 — AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT — FEDERAL TIP PROJECT
NO. I AOB7235 - This final design phase of the project will develop plans,
specifications and estimates for the construction of the Golden Valley Road and
Soledad Canyon Road Interchange project. The design consists of a grade -separated
interchange, bridging the future Golden Valley Road over Soledad Canyon Road, the
railroad tracks and Golden Triangle Road. Award a consulting design services
contract to TetraTech ASL, Inc., in the amount of $ 793,453.00, which includes a 10
percent contingency for the design of the Golden Valley Road / Soledad Canyon Road
Interchange project, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval; and increase appropriations to the
Golden Valley Road / Soledad Canyon Road Interchange Project No. 53005301-8001
by a total of $855,000.00 from revenues previously appropriated in the Bouquet
Canyon Bridge & Thoroughfare Account No. 301-6193
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD OF JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT
This item is to award the bid for on-going janitorial maintenance services for all
existing and new Parks Facilities, the Community Center, and the Sports Complex.
Find the bid FS -00-01-20 and bid FS -00-01-21 from Lee's Maintenance Services as
non-responsive and award both contracts to Bell Building Maintenance for the
combined total of $179,706. These combined fees cover all routine cleaning services,
seven days per week, plus additional services that are required at all parks and the
Sports Complex The funds have been proposed in the Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002 budget
in Account No. 5502-8001 and Account No. 5507-8001, in the amounts of $80,000
and $99,706, respectively. Pending approval of the Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002 budget,
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authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACKING OF REFUSE FRANCHISE FEES
At the June 12, 2001 City Council meeting, it was requested by Councilmember
Smyth that a special accounting system be set up to more easily track expenditures
made from franchise fees paid by waste haulers. Direct staff to establish a separate
organization code to track expenditures funded with refuse franchise fees effective
July 1, 2001.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD FUNDING, CONSTRUCTION, AND ACQUISITION
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT MODIFICATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITY
DISTRICT 99-1 — Currently, Phase I of Golden Valley Road is nearing completion
and is expected to be finished soon. Phase II and III are the next critical links that
will extend Golden Valley north to Soledad Canyon Road. Through several public
proceedings, the Community Facilities District was formed with the intent to issue
bonds for road construction. Since that time, business conditions changed, and the
idea of publicly financing the road was no longer considered an option for Santa
Clarita Business Park. As a result, Administrative Services, working with the
Transportation and Engineering Services Department and representatives from the
Santa Clarita Business Park, finalized a revised plan for financing and
constructing Golden Valley Road Phases II and III. Adopt Ordinance No. CFD 99-1-3
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 DISTRICT NO. 99-1 (SANTA
CLARITA BUSINESS PARK) AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. CFD 99-1-1 AND
99-1-2.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer. In response, Steve Stark,
Director of Administrative Services provided additional information.
ADDITIONAL DIRECTION. Staff to provide engineering comments
on the EIR and all paperwork/studies on purchase of the 12 acres.
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 22 AND 23 — Approval of the check registers. Adopt
Resolution No. 01-67 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Registers 22 and 23.
Motion by Ferry, second by Darcy, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDERING THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF SANTA CLARITA
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 / 2002
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth to waive staff presentation.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
In report, Curtis Nay, Supervising Engineer, advised that the purpose of this item is
the approval of the annual levy of assessments within Streetlight Maintenance
District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002.
No requests to speak were submitted.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
No protests to the assessment were received.
Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 01.68
ordering the continued maintenance and the levy of assessments for
Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year
2001 / 2002.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 21
PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES AND THE LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 — ANNEXATION NO. 2001-1,28, TRACT 44965, IN THE
VICINITY OF SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AND NATHAN HILL ROAD — ANNEXATION
NO. 2001-L29, TRACT 5267302, RYE CANYON BUSINESS CENTER —
ANNEXATION NO. 2001-1,30, TRACT NO. 45416, IN THE VICINITY OF SIERRA
HIGHWAY AND SCHERZINGER LANE
Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to waive staff presentation.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
In report, Curtis Nay, Supervising Engineer, advised that this public hearing is for
the approval of the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Santa
Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1.
No requests to speak were submitted.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Ballots from the 3 property owners involved were received in favor of the proposed
assessment.
Motion by Ferry, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution Nos. 01-69, 01-
70 and 01-71 approving the annexation of territories and the levy of
assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1
for Annexation Nos. 2001-1,28, L29, and L30.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 22
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF ALL
ZONES WITHIN SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NOS. 1, Tl, AND T1A FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 / 2002
Council concurred to waive staff presentation.
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
In report, Nancy Delange, Associate Engineer, advised that this public hearing is for
the approval of the annual levy of assessments for all zones within Santa Clarita
Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, Tl, and T1A for Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002.
No requests to speak were submitted.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
No protests to the assessment were received.
Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 01-72 and
approve the Engineer's Report for the annual levy of assessments
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and continued maintenance of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance
District Nos. 1, Tl, and T1A for Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 23
PUBLIC HEARING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND ADDING PROVISIONS OF THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE (SCMC-TITLE 8) - ANIMALS
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Bill Read, Assistant Engineer, stated that in order to provide services consistent
with the unincorporated areas of the County, Animal Control Services requested the
City adopt the changes made in the code.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item; one written comment was
received.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to introduce an ordinance
entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 8 — "ANIMALS"
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE to bring Title
8 into compliance with the State and County, and pass to second
reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 24
PUBLIC HEARING
THE WES THOMPSON RANCH DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that the development of the Wes
Thompson Ranch Project which includes 267 single family homes and annexation to
the City of a 176 -acre parcel located at the northern terminus of Gary and Marilyn
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Drives north of Soledad -Canyon Road and east of Sand Canyon Road in the
unincorporated Los Angeles County (Master; Case 96-072). The applicant is
American Beauty Development.
Councihnember Kellar disqualified himself from participation on this item
and left the dais.
Wendy Katagi representing EIP & Associates provided information on the project
and the environmental process.
Jack Shine, applicant, reviewed the proposed project and submitted material.
Addressing the Council on this item was Sheldon Allen; Isaac Lieberman; Tom
Coffin; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; Cam Nollemeyer; Ruthann Levison;
Jamie Kennedy; Bob Lee representing the Hart High School District; and John
Dolbier. Four written comments were submitted.
John Morrisette, representing American Beauty Development Co., offered rebuttal
comments.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting at 8:39 p.m. and reconvened at 9:03 p.m.
Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth, to adopt the Planning
Commission's recommendation which includes: adoption of
Resolution No. 01-73 that certifies the Final Environmental Impact
Report, which includes statements .of overriding considerations,
prepared for the Wes Thompson Ranch-, adoption of Resolution No.
01-74 that approves Vesting Tentative Tract Map 49621, Hillside
Permit 96-024, and, Conditional Use Permit 96-004; incorporating
items discussed on the tour on June 20 and mentioned by
Councihnember Ferry at this meeting; introduce and pass to second
reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO APPROVE
PREZONE NO. 96-001 (MASTER CASE 96-072) FOR THE WES
THOMPSON RANCH ANNEXATION AREA (ANNEXATION 96-001)
LOCATED AT THE TERNOINUS OF GARY DRIVE AND MARILYN
DRIVE EAST OF SAND CANYON ROAD IN THE COMMUNITY OF
CANYON COUNTRY OUTSIDE OF AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA CITY L ffrS.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste
Noes: Weste
Absent: None
Disqualified: Kellar
Motion carried.
ITEM 25
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
TRANSIT SERVICE
Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, reported that the
current transit service contract expires on August 4, 2001. After following an
extensive and objective Request for Proposals and evaluation process; staff seeks
authorization to award a new contract covering the period from August 5, 2001 to
August 4, 2006.
Addressing the Council on this item was Terry Van De As representing ATC; Tessa
Lucero representing Santa.Clarita Transit Ambassadors; Miguel Lopez representing
Teamsters Local 572; Brad Berens representing SCV Committee on Aging, Hunt
Braly representing Connex. Four written comments were submitted.
Motion by Kellar, second by Darcy, to authorize the City Manager or
designee to negotiate and execute a five-year contract with ATC for
the operation and maintenance of the City's transit service, subject
to City Attorney approval.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 26
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET; ADOPTION OF THE
FIVE YEAR CIP; RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET;
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FIVE YEAR CIP; RESOLUTION SETTING THE
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT; RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERSONNEL
RULES; RESOLUTION AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN
George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that at the conclusion of the process, the
City's Budget now totals approximately $129 million, which includes all adjustments
and rebudgets in the amount of $5,037,440.
Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, Approve the adjustments
submitted as Attachments A and B to the agenda report; approve the
transfer of $350,000 from Council Contingency Account number 1240-
7401 to 1600-8501; adopt the following resolutions: Resolution No. 01-
75 making appropriations in the amounts budgeted; Resolution No.
01-76 adopting the Five Year Capital Improvement Program;
Resolution No. 01-77 setting the annual appropriations limit;
Resolution No. 01-78 amending the personnel rules; and Resolution
No. 01-79 amending the position classification plan.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
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ADDITIONAL DIRECTION: defer request from International Film
Festival until more information is received.
ITEM 27
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG MCBEAN PARKWAY
Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, stated that the
purpose of this item is traffic safety improvements along McBean Parkway between
Interstate 5 and Valencia Boulevard.
Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberts representing
Chamber Transportation Committee; Hunt Braly; Michael Storli representing Pan
Pacific Retail Properties; Berta Gonzalez -Harper; Michelle Hoffman; Gary Burns;
Carol Hemker; Jonathan Richter; Andrea Rewal; Bob Jonsen; Brian Haymond;
Brigitte Liebowitz; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; Shelly Reeve; Kim Fisher;
Roger Gitlin; Jim Olmstead; Debbie Osterman; Dave Osterman; Clark Klingler; Tom
Pfau; Paul Vizcarra; Vincent Davis; Isaac Lieberman; Laren Hesseltine; Dick
Ramirez; and Dean Thomas. Fifty-five written comments were submitted.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste called a recess at 12:02 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 12:13 a.m.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry to approve the Traffic Safety
Improvement Plan along McBean Parkway; and direct staff to
proceed with the implementation of all related items, per the request
of Councilmember Kellar, due to the increased traffic volumes along
McBean Parkway, with an evaluation in 6 months, with staff to bring
back a report on lowering the speed limit to 35 mph and limiting
truck traffic to local deliveries for Council consideration.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Weste
Noes: Smyth, Darcy
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 28
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PORTA BELLA COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING AND COMMUNITY
FEEDBACK
April 24, 2001, Council directed staff to hold a community stakeholders meeting and
report back to the Council in 60 days on the outcome of the meetings. The purpose
of the meeting was to facilitate a dialogue of the community's views on the
opportunities and concerns regarding the Porta Bella project and site. The intended
outcome was to facilitate a dialogue between all of the stakeholders and the
community on the issues, identify areas of commonality (if possible), and determine
potential next steps.
Through action taken earlier during this meeting; this item was continued
to the July 10, 2001 meeting.
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ITEM 29
r.. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ENERGY OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Terri Maus, Director of Field Services, reported that at the City Council meeting of
May 22, 2001, Council received a report outlining a variety of options and
opportunities pertaining to energy. The report was initiated based on the City
Council's concerns regarding the supply and pricing of energy, as well as the
anticipated economic hardships such instability of supply and pricing poses to
residents, business, and industry in the valley.
Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberts and Glen Becerra
representing Southern California Edison.
Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to initiate process to solicit letter
of interest for appointment of citizen members to the Community
Energy Advisory Committee, and authorize expenditure of $25,000
for retention of an energy advisor making the finding of emergency
need based on the upcoming Council summer break and the current
energy crisis and conduct an abbreviated selection process and
direct staff to bring back an item for interim appointments at the
July 10 meeting, with a representative of SCE to act as an ex -officio
member with a study session to be scheduled before July 10.
!^ On roll call vote:
j Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADDITIONAL DIRECTION- start the July S, 2001 study session at 4
p.m. to consider the energy issue and the bus shelterlbenches issue.
ITEM 30
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Councilmember Ferry reported that over the past decade, the City and the Santa
Clarita Valley has experienced significant growth and development. This is the
most pressing issue facing residents in this valley. As a means of addressing this
issue, the City submitted its third Sphere of Influence application in January 2000
to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). LAFCO considered this
request on June 13, 2001 and approved a significantly reduced Sphere of Influence.
The Commission denied all requested territory to the west of Interstate 5 and to the
southeast of State Route 14.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron and Berta Gonzalez -
Harper.
Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to direct staff to request an
Attorney General Opinion to determine if the Los Angeles LAFCO
acted in accordance with the intent of the Cortese -Knox Act in its
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approval of a limited Sphere of Influence for the City; direct staff to
pursue discussions with our state legislators seeking solutions to
this inequity as how this law is applied throughout the state; and
direct staff to meet with residents and property owners to the west
of Interstate S to pursue the annexation of this territory into the City
of Santa Clarita.
On roll all vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADDITIONAL DIRECTION: SCAG report to be placed on the July 10, 2001
agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 1:17 a.m. in memory of Rocco Soldato.
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at 4:00 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 held Tuesday, July 10,
2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920
Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
After the Council's summer break, the next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, 1' floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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