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Home My WebLink About2001-05-22 - MINUTES - REGULAR SPECIAL MTG (2)1 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL X[NUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P3L MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. MAY 22, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:02 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Rye Canyon Business Park Tract Map 52673-02; approximately 12 acres in the new business park adjacent to the Valencia Industrial Center Owner/Negotiating Party: W9 RYE SOUTH REALTY, LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 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 5:04 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:02 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 6:03 pm. CITY CLERWS 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 Kellar gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:08 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Grand Commander Phil Shea of VFW Post 6885 led the flag salute; Alexis Donnelly sang "God Bless America". Mayor Weste and Council welcomed several veterans and unveiled the tribute wall at the back of the Council Chamber. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste called a recess at 6:17 p.m. for refreshments and reconvened the meeting at 6:31 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar commented on the Memorial Day Program to be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Eternal Valley. Councilmember Ferry commented on the RAVE Party held last Thursday night, upcoming graduations and the Drive Safe Program, various students in attendance and their activities, and City Staff members, particularly Susan Kalisz, who volunteer their time mentoring youth. Mayor Weste commented on the opening of Pamplico Park on Thursday morning. 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 Tara Armellini for her efforts relative to a hit and run accident on July 2, 2000. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Adele Macpherson, Community Services Superintendent, introduced Estele Foley, founder of Teen Court with other representatives and presented certificates to the student members of the Teen Court jury. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Linda Townsley representing the Placerita Canyon Property Owners Association regarding the scheduling of a community meeting; Cam Noltemeyer regarding Golden Valley Road and projects with Larry Rasmussen; and Maria Chittum regarding the RAVE Party held last week and schools. 2 STAFF COMMENTS Robert Newman, City Engineer, advised that staff has scheduled the community meeting for Placerita Canyon on June 6 at 7 p.m. at Master's College. 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 approve the agenda, pulling Item 5 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 May 8, 2001 meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 r CONSENT CALENDAR l 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 BOUQUET CANYON MEDIAN LANDSCAPE — PROJECT NO. B4003 — AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT On April 30, 2001 the City Clerk publicly opened five bids for the project. After staff reviewed the bids, American Landscape, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder. Award contract for the construction of Bouquet Canyon Median Landscape per plans and specifications provided by John Wieneke & Associates, to American Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $227,000, which includes a 10% contingency. The funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2000/2001 in Account No. B4003001. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL ZONES WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1, T1 AND T1A Resolution calling for an Engineer's Report detailing the annual levy of assessments for all zones within Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Nos. 1, Tl, and T1A for Fiscal Year '2001 y 2002, and calling for a public hearnig'on the' import. Adopt a resolution, to initiate proceedings for=the annuallevy of assessments, -'approve the preliminary Engineer's Report, and set the Public Hearing for June 26, 2001. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT NO. 36496, PRIVATE DRAIN (PD) NO. 1836 — TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT The construction, final inspection, and final Notice of Completion for Private Drain (PD) No. 1836 have been completed. The project is located at Nadal Avenue and Whites Canyon Road in the Canyon Country area. Adopt a resolution for the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements for Tract No. 36496, Private Drain No. 1836, to Los Angeles County's Flood Control District (LACFCD); authorize the Mayor or designee to execute the Quitclaim Deed; 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 Los Angeles County's Department of Public Works. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PHASE III, PROJECT NO. S3008 — AMEND FUNDING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND WILLIAM S. HART UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY FACILITIES FOUNDATION; AND ADVERTISE FOR BIDS — This project includes the construction of Golden Valley Road from future Via Princessa northerly to Redview Drive. Authorize the City Manager or designee, subject to City Attorney approval, to approve the amendments to the funding agreements between the City of Santa Clarita and William S. Hart Union High School District, and the City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Facilities Foundation; and approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for Golden Valley Road Phase III, Project No. S3008. Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 18 AND 19 Approval of the check registers. Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 18 and 19. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to adopt the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 4 r ITEM 7 (l PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.19 OF THE CITY'S UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (SIGN REGULATIONS) TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE CITY Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Enrique Diaz, Associate Planner, reported that as staff continues to work toward 100 percent compliance with the Sign Ordinance, some concerns were raised in regard to the preservation of business signs in the City considered to have local historical significance. Addressing the Council on this item was Bill Wittenberg regarding the location of a new fire station. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to adopt a resolution approving the negative declaration and introduce an ordinance entitled: AN �^ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA f CLARrrA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.19 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC SIGNS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC AMENDMENT 01-01). On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM S UNFINISHED BUSINESS VALLEY STREET / CALGROVE BOULEVARD PERMANENT CLOSURE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 52003 — AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT Christopher Price, Supervising Engineer, reported that the Valley Street / Calgrove Boulevard Permanent Closure Improvements will install the necessary improvements for the permanent closure of Valley Street / Calgrove Boulevard while maintaining emergency vehicle access at all times. Addressing the Council on this item was Glenda Bona; Maria Chittum; Annette Lucas; Steve Cornell; Pete Ordway; Carl Kanowsky representing Hidden Valley HOA. Carl Newton, City Attorney, acknowledged that the court would hold a status conference on July 6 but that the case would probably not be settled at that time. Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and EngineeringServices, acknowledged that staff would look into the suggestion of removing the gate on the"Calgrove side as suggested by some of the speakers. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to continue this item to the July 10, 2001 meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 8 NEW BUSINESS ENERGY PROFILE AVAILABLE OPTIONS Terri Maus, Director of Field Services, reported that in response to concern expressed by the public and the City Council regarding the reliability and demand for energy in the Santa Clarita Valley, the City Council directed staff to examine the current situation and make recommendations as to the options available to our community. A Glossary of Energy Terms was distributed. Addressing the Council on this item was Glen Becerra representing Southern California Edison. Council direction for Staff to meet with representatives of the Antelope Valley and AES, provide information on a public safety plan to be utilized during a blackout for seniors and businesses as well as public transportation, with all Council members to be provided with a copy of the material from tonight's presentation. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council direction that the site of a new fire station in Haskell Canyon referred to by Bill Wittenberg be included in the tour on Thursday to be attended by Mayor Weste and Councilmember Kellar. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. CLOSED SESSION There was none. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. in memory of: Ronald Charles Anselm, Murriel Louise Stewart, Brian James Moen, and Catalina Macias. N FUTLTRE MEETINGS A special Study Session of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" Floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA for discussion of the 2001/2002 Budget Proposal and Capital Improvement Program. A special meeting of the City Council will be held Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 8:00 a.m. in the Century Room, 1" Floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA, for the annual meeting with Supervisor Mike Antonovich. A special meeting of the City Council will be held Saturday, June 2, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. at the Sports Complex, 26407 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, CA to recess to the Porta Bella Stakeholder Meeting. A special Study Session of the City Council will tentatively be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" Floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA for discussion of the 2001/2002 Budget Proposal and Capital Improvement Program. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. 4IAYOR ATTEST: K-4 —YOCO) 01 M I A M /O1May2ZmAoc 7