HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-28 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
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CITY COUNCIL
6:00 p.m.
AUGUST 28, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 4:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Smyth.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Allan Cameron regarding the availability of
parklands and Quimby fees.
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
f 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: 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.
Owner/Negotiating Party: Ruether Avenue Business Park, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Santa Clarita LLC v. City of Santa Clarita, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 254794
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
City Manager
City Attorney
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to closed session at 4:10 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 6:24 p.m. _
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in closed session
that was required to be reported.
ADJOURN
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:25 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
Councilmember Ferry gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Ferry introduced 3 members of the Santa Clarita Athletic
Association who led the flag salute.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Darcy commended the efforts of the Transportation Division and
expressed thanks for a recent detailed report.
Mayor Weste commented on a proclamation for Prostate Cancer Awareness Week.
COMIVHTTEE REPORTS (Council)
Councilmember Smyth reported on the Community Energy Advisory Committee
that has been meeting every week since the last Council meeting; additional time
will be needed for the committee to bring back a report to the Council, perhaps at
the first meeting in October.
Councilmember Kellar commented on the Community Energy Advisory Committee
in support of Councilmember Smyth's report.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers presented certificates to Santa Clarita Valley
Athletic Association (SCVAA) Warrior Track.Recipients for their accomplishments
at the National Junior Olympics.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Berta Gonzalez -Harper regarding the
purchase of the 38 acres and lawsuits; Martha Morgan regarding a park in Canyon
Country; Jay Kubena regarding purchase of the 38 acres for a park in Canyon
Country; Gloria Mercado-Fortine representing the Wm. S. Hart School District
regarding the 38 acres; Ron Gillis regarding the 38 acres; Jill Klajic regarding the 38
acres; Allan Cameron regarding parkland and the 38 acres; Martha Darko who
yielded her time to Dr. Patsy Brown representing the ABC Learning Tree Academy
regarding a conditional use permit; Clarence Simons regarding transit problems
(submitted written material); Cam Noltemeyer regarding an appraisal for the 38
acres; Terry Meintop regarding a signal at Wellston and Bouquet Canyon
(submitted written material); and John Grannis representing People for
Environmentally Responsible Cleanup regarding environmental cleanup of the
Porta Bella site and their lawsuit. Two written comments were submitted regarding
the 38 acres.
STAFF COMMENTS
In response to comments made under Public Participation, Ken Pulskamp, Assistant
City Manager, noted that the City Attorney had made an announcement concerning
the 38 acres following the Closed Session and that staff would followup with regard
to the ABC Learning Tree Academy, transit issues and the traffic signal in Sutter's
Pointe.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain
any further information that may be needed.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda, pulling
Items 2, 3, 8,16, 18 and 21 from the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry to approve the minutes of the July
10, 2001 regular meeting, the July 11, 2001 special meeting, the July
24, 2001 special meetings, the July 27, 2001 special meeting and the
August 8, 2001 special meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:26
p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Weste reconvened the Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT'S BOND CAMPAIGN
The Board of Trustees of the Santa Clarita Community College District recently
voted to authorize a measure to be placed on the November 2001 ballot that, if
approved by the District's voters, would generate a general obligation bond sale in
the amount of $82,110,000.00. This would equate to an estimated tax rate of
approximately $15.97 per $100,000.00 of assessed value, or for a home valued at
$204,000.00 (the median assessed value of a home in Santa Clarita), approximately
$33.00 annually. Adopt Resolution No. 01-93 of support for the Board of Trustees
of the Santa Clarita Community College District's Bond Campaign for the purpose of
raising money for the acquisition and improvement of College of the Canyons
facilities, furnishings and equipment.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferry commented on this item.
Addressing the Council was Joan MacGregor, Vice President, ;representing the
Board of Trustees of the SC Community College District.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE WILLIAM S. HART UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT'S BOND CAMPAIGN
The Board of Trustees of the William S. Hart Union High School District recently
voted to authorize a measure to be placed on the November 2001 ballot that, if
approved by the District's voters, would yield a general obligation bond sale in the
amount of $158 million. This would equate to an estimated tax rate of a maximum
$30.00 per $100,000.00 of assessed value, or for a home valued at $204,000.00 (the
median assessed value of a home in Santa Clarita), approximately $61.00 annually.
Adopt Resolution No. 01-94 of support of the Board of Trustees of the William S.
Hart Union High School District's Bond. Campaign to raise money for the
acquisition, improvement and modernization of junior and senior high school
facilities, furnishings and equipment throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferry commented on this item.
Addressing the Council was Gloria Mercado-Fortine representing the Wm. S. Hart
Union High School District Board.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
CONSERVATION
The Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling (DOC) provides annual
grants to cities and counties for promoting beverage container recycling and / or
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litter clean-up activities. This year the DOC provided the City with funds in the
amount of $43,504.00 for use in the preparation of an activity book that will educate
children on environmental issues, for the purchase of recycling containers to be
placed in public areas, and other related beverage container recycling activities.
Receive grant funds from the Department of Conservation for beverage container
recycling and litter clean-up activities in the amount of $43,504.00 for appropriation
to Account No. 3814-8001, and increase estimated revenues in Account No. 453-6714
by the same amount.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SANTA CLARITA STORM
DRAINAGE FEE FOR WES THOMPSON RANCH ANNEXATION SETTING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
Proposition 218 requires that the City conduct an election of property owners for the
imposition of the Storm Drainage Fee in annexation areas. The resolution initiates
the election proceedings as required. Pursuant to Proposition 218, the property
owner, American Beauty Homes, has submitted a written waiver requesting that the
time requirements for initiating proceedings and conducting the protest and election
public hearings be compressed to shorten the process. Adopt Resolution No. 01-95
initiating proceedings for the Wes Thompson Ranch Annexation Storm Drainage Fee
and set the public hearing for August 28, 2001.
Councilmember Kellar disqualified himself from participation on this item due to a
possible conflict of interest.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSION (LAFCO) FOR THE PROPOSED WES THOMPSON RANCH
ANNEXATION (MASTER CASE NO. 96-072)
On June 26, 2001, the City Council approved companion entitlements Master Case
96-072, Prezone 96-001, Annexation 96-001, Tentative Tract Map 49621, Conditional
Use Permit 96-004, Hillside Review 96-024 and Environmental Impact Report SCH#
98111013 to construct 267 single family homes on 176 acres of land, currently
vacant. Additional companion requests to be considered on this agenda include the
resolution initiating proceedings for the Storm Drainage Fee, and the resolution
making findings regarding election results, setting Storm Drainage Utility Fees.
Adopt Resolution No. 01-96 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to file an
annexation application with the Local Agency Formation commission (LAFCO) for
the proposed Wes Thompson Ranch Annexation.
Councilmember Kellar disqualified himself from participation on this item due to a
possible conflict of interest.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
EZ ACCESS LLS / MCGRATH SCHOOL PROJECT AT VALLE DEL ORO AND
DOCKWEILER DRIVE
Second reading for a zone change from RL (Residential Low, and PE (Private
Education)to RS (Residential Suburban) and expansion of the boundaries of the
existing CC (Community Commercial) zone on the EZ Access Self Storage and
McGrath School Project. Adopt Ordinance No. 01-14 entitled: AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 00-002 (MASTER CASE 00-205) FOR THE EZ ACCESS LLC.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED WEST OF DOCKWEILER DRIVE, NORTH
OF VALLE DEL ORO AND EAST OF EZ ACCESS SELF -STORAGE.
ITEMS
CONSENT CALENDAR
LEASE AGREEMENT EXTENSION FOR COMMUTER RAIL STATION SITE
(METROLINK)
On March 23, 1999, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOM 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.
The person requesting to speak on this item indicated she would comment at the
September 11 meeting.
Motion by Ferry, second by Darcy, to continue this item to the
September 11, 2001 meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT NO. 44360, MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN (MTD) NO. 1573 —
TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT
Authorize the transfer of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain (MTD) No. 1573 to Los
Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD), and request LACFCD to accept
this transfer. This is necessary for LACFCD to commence maintaining said storm
drain. Adopt Resolution No. 01-97 for the transfer and conveyance of the storm
drain improvements for Tract No. 44360, Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 1573, to
Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD); and direct staff to transmit a
copy of this report indicating the date and action taken, and three certified copies of
the adopted resolution to the Building & Safety / Land Development Division at Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT NO. 43532, PRIVATE DRAIN (PD) NO. 1869 — TRANSFER OF STORM
DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
This is a resolution to authorize the transfer of Private Drain (PD) No. 1869 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. 01-98 for the transfer and conveyance of the
storm drain improvements for Tract No. 43532, Private Drain No. 1869, to the Los
Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD). Direct staff to transmit a copy of
this report indicating the date and action taken, 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
PARCEL MAP NO. 24694 — APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF
OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Parcel Map No. 24694 (Seco Plaza West, commercial development at the southwest
corner of Copper Hill Drive and Seco Canyon Road) is the second and final phase of
Tentative Parcel Map No. 24694, which was granted approval by the Planning
Commission on January 20, 1998. This phase, consisting of approximately 4.7 acres,
is located west of Seco Canyon Road and south of Copper Hill Drive, and is owned by
the Newhall Land Company. Approve Parcel Map No. 24694 (Seco Plaza West,
Commercial Development at the southwest comer of Copper Hill Drive and Seco
Canyon Road); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication for public
streets, and the right to restrict direct vehicular ingress and egress to Copper Hill
Drive and Seco Canyon Drive; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer
and the City Clerk to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the
map.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
PARCEL MAP NO. 25241— APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF
OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Parcel Map No. 25241 (Explorer Insurance Site Valencia Industrial Center) is the
only phase of Tentative Parcel Map No. 25204, which was granted approval by the
Planning Commission on October 5, 1999. This parcel map, consisting of
approximately 13.8 acres is located north of Avenue Stanford, south of Westinghouse
Place, and east of Vanderbilt Avenue. This project is subdividing four existing
parcels into four redesigned parcels to conform to the existing and approved
development of the project site. Approve Parcel Map No. 25241 (Explorer Insurance
Site — Valencia Industrial Center); accept on behalf of the public the offers of the
right to restrict direct vehicular ingress and egress to Vanderbilt Avenue, Avenue
Stanford, and Westinghouse Place, and the right to restrict the erection of buildings
or other structures within Parcel No. 1; make certain findings; instruct the City
Treasurer and the City Clerk to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the
face of the map.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 2000 / 2001 — PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO BUS
STOPS, PHASE I, PROJECT NO. T0014 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project installed new traffic signals on Soledad Canyon Road at the
intersections of Oak Spring Canyon Road, Flowerpark Drive, and Poppy Meadow
Street, and sidewalk improvements to bus stops. On March 13, 2001, the City
council awarded Phase I of the construction contract for this project to L.A. Signal,
Inc. Accept the work performed by L.A. Signal, Inc. on the Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001
Pedestrian Access Improvements to Bus Stops, Phase I, Project No. T0014; direct the
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City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and directstaffto release the 10 percent
retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop
notices, as provided by law, have been filed.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
ESTABLISHING A PASSENGER LOADING / UNLOADING ZONE ALONG
CABALLETA DRIVE FOR EMBLEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Emblem Elementary School, in coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department, will be implementing a pick-up / drop-off program along Caballeta
Drive. This program is in response to school -related traffic congestion currently
occurring along Espuella Drive and Caballeta Drive during the peak morning and
afternoon traffic periods. Adopt Resolution No. 01-99 establishing a passenger
loading / unloading zone for Emblem Elementary School along Caballeta Drive (west
side), extending 100 feet north of and 50 feet south of the existing pedestrian gate.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR PLAN REVIEW SERVICES BY ESGIL
CORPORATION
This item is a request for Council approval for a contract for plan review services
exceeding $50,000 for services rendered during the current fiscal year. Approve
renewal of contract for professional plan review services by Esgil Corporation in the
amount of $73,000 from Account No. 3710-8110 during FY 2001 / 2002 and authorize
City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Mayor Weste commented on this item. Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning &
Building Services provided additional information.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
CENTRAL PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING OFFICE TENANT,
IMPROVEMENTS — PROJECT NO. F4001 — AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Staff completed the bidding process for the Central Park Maintenance Office Tenant
Improvements - Project No. F4001. On July 31, 2001, the City Clerk publicly
opened seven bids for the project. After staff reviewed the bids, Springer
Construction was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder. Award contract to
Springer Construction for $180,000 and authorize a 10 percent contingency
expenditure. The funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002 in Account
Nos. F4001001 and 7310-7331. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 17"
CONSENT CALENDAR -
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMUNITY ENERGY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
At the City Council meeting of June 26, 2001, Council directed staff to solicit
interested community members to form the Community Energy Advisory
Committee. At the City Council meeting of July 10, 2001, Council approved interim
appointments of Committee members. Following the July 10, 2001 City Council
meeting, Thomas Peterson formally resigned from the committee and Jim Schrage
was added to the committee. Approve appointment of slate of members to the
Community Energy Advisory Committee.
ITEM IS
CONSENT CALENDAR
AFFIRMATION OF CITY'S ABILITY TO CREATE A MUNICIPALLY OWNED
UTILITY
Due to the severe power crisis facing the State of California, the City of Santa
Clarita is exploring the possibility of establishing a municipal utility. This
resolution will form a foundation for the purpose of providing various utility
services. Adopt Resolution No. 01-100 creating a municipally owned utility for the
purpose of forming a foundation for potential delivery of future utility services.
Addressing the Council on this item was Glen Becerra representing Southern
California Edison. Councilmember Smyth commented on this item. Terri Maus,
Director of Field Services provided additional information.
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING AGREEMENT
The Council has allocated $150,000 to the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging
to provide a broad range of recreational, health, and wellness programs for the
community's senior citizens. Approve the agreement between the City and the
Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in the amount of $150,000, and authorize
the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval. Funds are budgeted in Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002, in Account No. 7100-8001.
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANT 6
Application for the Bureau of Justice Assistance Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant in the amount of $144,037, and allocate a cash match of $16,004.00 to provide
local jurisdictions with opportunities to reduce crime and improve public safety.
Approve application for the Bureau of Justice Assistance Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant in the amount of $144,037.00, and authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to complete required application and subsequent documents and to execute
any contracts, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to
City Attorney approval. Establish estimated revenues in the Bureau of Justice
Assistance Local Law Enforcement Block Grant 6, Account No. 108-5267 for
$144,037, and transfer in Account No. 108-6801 for $16,004. Authorize $16,004 to
be transferred from City Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to transfer
out, Account No. 001-9501 for the required cash match. Appropriate $2,000 to
Account No. 74951-7011 and $158,041 to Account No. 74951-8110.
ITEM 21
CONSENT CALENDAR
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PUBLIC ART
On March 6, 2001, the City Council approved the formation of a special Public Arts
Committee to help develop a design concept for a piece of Public Art for the proposed
Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Approve the Public Art
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Committee's recommendation for a Public Art Garden at the new Performing Arts
Center at College of the Canyons.
Councilmember Ferry commented on this item. Adele Macpherson, Community
Services Superintendent, provided additional information.
ITEM 22
CONSENT CALENDAR
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, ANIMALS,
CHAPTER 8.90 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
FEES FOR SERVICES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
The County of Los Angeles has raised the fees that are charged to the City for
animal control services. This ordinance will raise the City's fees to match the fees
charged by the County. These fees would go into effect on October 1, 2001. The first
reading of this ordinance was conducted at the July 10, 2001 Council meeting. Adopt
Ordinance No. 01-15 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 8, ANIMALS,
CHAPTER 8.90 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
FEES FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES.
ITEM 23
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR FLEET FUELING AND MAINTENANCE CARD
The Vehicle Maintenance Division of Field Services desires to implement a fuel
management system that simplifies processing and payment of the City's ,fuel
purchases. In researching various options, it was determined that the State of
California has an existing contract with U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc. that
the City can piggyback on. Approve piggyback of State of California contract,, and
award a contract for fleet fueling and maintenance card to U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet
Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $124,525.00, from Account Nos. 5509-7340,
5230-7340, and 7266-7340. Authorize City Manager, or designee to sign all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 24
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 1985, WESTERN WATER ENHANCEMENT
SECURITY ACT
The purpose of H.R. ,1985 is to. authorize funding through the Secretary of the
Interior for the implementation of a comprehensive program in California CALFED
Bay -Delta Program) to achieve increased water yield and environmental benefits,
improved water system reliability, enhanced water quality, water use efficiency,
watershed management and levee protection. Adopt Resolution No. 01-101 in
support of H.R. 1955, the Western Water Enhancement Security Act, which
authorizes additional federal funding for the CALFED Bay -Delta program to
promote increased water yield, water system reliability, and environmental benefits
for California's water systems.
ITEM 25
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, AND 33
Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 01-102 to approve and ratify
for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 26 through 33.
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Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to approve the balance of the
Consent Calendar, with Councilmember Kellar disqualified on Items
5 and 6, noting separate action taken on Item 8.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 26
PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY FOR SANTA CLARITA
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 2001-1,20,
TRACT NOS. 44831-01, 44831-02, 44831-03, 52111, AND 52667, NORTH
VALENCIA II
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report, Curtis Nay, Supervising Engineer, advised the purpose of this public
hearing was for the consideration of the annexation of territory for Santa Clarita
Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 2001-L20, Tract Nos. 44831-
01, 44831-02, 44831-03, 52111, and 52667.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item. No additional ballots were
received.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
At this time all ballots submitted were counted. Council proceeded to Item 27 with
the intent to return to Item 26 upon completion of the ballot count.
At 8:10 p.m., Council resumed discussion of this item.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced the results of the ballot tabulation. The
total assessment amount of the ballots received was $92,284.50. The total
assessment amount of the "YES" ballots received was $92,159.50 (99.86%) and the
total assessment amount of the 'NO" ballots received was $125.00 (0.14%).
Therefore, there is no majority protest and it would be appropriate for the Council to
adopt the proposed resolution.
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to adopt Resolution No. 01-103
approving the annexation of territory for Santa Clarita Streetlight
Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 2001-1,20, Tract Nos.
44831-01,44831-02,44831-03,52111, and 52667.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste
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Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 27
PUBLIC HEARING
SANTA CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE PROTEST HEARING &
ELECTION AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS,
IMPOSING STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FEES, AND AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE ANNEXATION OF 176 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED IN THE PROPOSED WES THOMPSON RANCH ANNEXATION —
Councilmember Kellar disqualified himself from participation on this item due to a
possible conflict of interest.
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report, Jill Fosselman, Interim Environmental Services Manager, advised that on
August 28, 2001, the City Council adopted a resolution initiating proceedings for
Santa Clarita Storm Drainage Fee for the Wes Thompson Ranch annexation.
Pursuant to Proposition 218, the property owner, American Beauty Development,
has submitted a written waiver requesting that the time requirements for
conducting the protest and election public hearings be compressed to shorten the
process.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that a ballot had been received from the sole
property owner in favor of the proposed assessment.
Motion by Darcy, second by Ferry, to adopt Resolution No. 01-104
making findings regarding election results, setting Storm Drainage
Utility Fees, and authorizing staff to proceed with the Wes
Thompson Ranch Annexation.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Ferry, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: Sellar
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste called a recess at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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Upon reconvening the meeting, Council returned to Item 26 for results of the ballot
tabulation and action.
ITEM 28
NEW BUSINESS
INTERNATIONAL CITY / COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONS (ICMA)
INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE CITIES PROGRAM (ICRP)
Stacy Miller, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, advised that ICMA, in
cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
and other international agencies have invited the City of Santa Clarita to
participate in their international partnership project — ICMA's Resource Cities
Program. The City of Santa Clarita was chosen to participate in this program as a
result of its outstanding local government reputation and has been asked to
represent the United States by assisting the City of Bandung, Indonesia with their
transition to democracy.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth to adopt Resolution No. 01.105 in
support of the International City / County Management Association's
(ICMA) International Resource Cities Program (IRCP) and instruct
the City Manager to select a City task force to partner with the City
of Bandung, Indonesia to promote sound municipal practices and
professional municipal management in this developing and
transitional country, upon the State Department lifting their travel
warning before anyone goes.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 29
NEW BUSINESS
SANTA CLARITA FIRST INITIATIVE
Councilmember Ferry advised that over the past decade, the City of Santa Clarity
and the Santa Clarity Valley has experience significant growth and development.
The purpose of the Santa Clarita First Initiative is to allow the community to "take
a breath" from rampant growth while allowing them time to find a reasonable,
moderate position for growth so stakeholders can continue working together to
secure funding solutions and begin the construction of new schools, roads and parks.
Addressing the Council on this item was Ron Gillis; Jill Majic; Allan Cameron;
Berta Gonzalez -Harper; and John Hoskinson representing the Mayor's Committee
on Managed Growth for a Quality Community (submitted. material).
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Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth to continue this matter to the
September 25, 2001 meeting for a report from the Mayor's Committee
on Managed Growth (full committee or sub -committee);
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Ferry, Weste
Noes: Sellar
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Waste adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. in memory of William Kellar,
father of Councilmember Robert Kellar; Thelma Shepard, mother of Cheryl Adams,
Temporary Administrative Analyst with the City of Santa Clarita; Howard Hill,
prominent Santa Clarita Businessman and former Newhall School Boardmember.
A Special meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2001 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd.; Santa
Clarita, CA.
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 5:30 p.m.
in the Century Room, 1' floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
A Special meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2001
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1` floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Santa Clarita, CA.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 11,
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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