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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-12-11 - MINUTES - SPECIAL AND REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M DECEMBER 11, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:15 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Smyth led the flag salute. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council and making comments to the outgoing Mayor was John Grannis; James McCarthy representing Friends of Mentryville; Linda Johnson representing Assemblymember George Runner; Patty Kelly representing Senator Pete Knight; Linda Lambourne representing 7 Congressmember Buck McKeon and Senator Tom McClintock; Millie Jones representing Supervisor Mike Antonovich; Doug Sink representing the SCV Chamber of Commerce; Pat Willett representing the Zonta Club of the SCV; Leon Worden representing the SCV Historical Society; Denise Henderson representing the Valencia Industrial Assn.; and Tim Ben Boydston and members of the Canyon Theatre Guild. REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR Mayor Weste commented on her year as Mayor. OUTGOING MAYOR MAKES PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Weste presented eagle statues to each Councilmember. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR Mayor Pro Tem Ferry and Councilmembers presented a gavel plaque to Mayor Weste. OUTGOING MAYOR TURNS GAVEL OVER TO CITY CLERK Mayor Weste gave the gavel to Sharon Dawson, City Clerk. CITY CLERK OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR FOR 2002 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, opened nominations for the office of Mayor. Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth, to nominate Frank Ferry as Mayor. Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed. I On voice vote, motion carried by unanimous vote. CITY CLERK SWEARS IN NEW MAYOR Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Mayor Frank Ferry. CITY CLERK TURNS GAVEL OVER TO NEW MAYOR . Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, presented the gavel to Mayor Ferry. NEW MAYOR OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Ferry opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to nominate Cameron Smyth as Mayor Pro Tem. Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed. On voice vote, motion carried by unanimous vote. NEW MAYOR GIVES ACCEPTANCE SPEECH Mayor Ferry gave a brief acceptance speech and outlined goals for 2002. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers made brief comments. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6: 14 p.m. RECEPTION CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speakers' slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. INVOCATION Councilmember Smyth gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:47 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Smyth led the flag salute. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Darcy commented on the One -Stop Career Center. -2- Councilmember Kellar urged support for the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital; and requested an update on fees for the Sulphur Springs School District as well as possible bacteria in City Hall. George Caravalho, City Manager, indicated a proposal had been made to the District Superintendent for reduced fees and that a consultant had prepared a report on the problem with air quality in City Hall which staff is reviewing for action. Councilmember Weste commented on the advisory committee and teamworking on the TMC issue. Councilmember Smyth commented that he would be unable to attend the special meeting tentatively scheduled for January 10, 2002 on Golden Valley Ranch. Council concurred to hold the special meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2002 to consider Golden Valley Ranch. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) There were none. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Duane Harte representing the Parks & Recreation Commission regarding parks and recreation facilities; Ted Rafalovich yielded his time to Connie Worden-Roberts representing CAG regarding a Citizens Advisory Group meeting on 12/13/01(submitted material); Lynne Plambeck regarding perchlorate in the Saugus aquifer and a letter to the PUC (submitted material); Kent Carlson representing SEIU Local 347 regarding representing city employees; Ruthann Levison representing the Sand Canyon HOA regarding the swales (submitted material); Bill Wittenberg regarding fire station 108; Allen Penrose regarding Robinson Ranch (submitted material); Craig Bierlien representing SEN Local 347 regarding employee representation; and Allan Cameron regarding the phenomenon of governance and thanks to Rick Putnam. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, advised that an item had been scheduled for the January 22, 2002 Council meeting for the County to make a presentation on fire stations and commented on employer/employee relations and the hiring of a consultant. Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning & Building Services, advised that a draft plan had been provided to Mr. Penrose for his comments; staff would followup with him. -3- COUNCIL DIRECTION. Councilmember Weste requested information on how much the City is paying for the consultant; Mayor Ferry requested information on the status of the letter to the PUC; Councilmember Weste requested that Mr. Penrose's concerns be resolved. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. This session is open to the public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Kellar, second by Darcy, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the November 27, 2001 regular meeting as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:37 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:41 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 CONDUCT SECOND READING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE FOR A ZONE CHANGE FOR A PROPOSED AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT THE TERMINUS OF FLYING TIGER DRIVE EASTERLY OF SIERRA HIGHWAY This is for adoption of an ordinance for Zone Change 01-001 redesignating the zoning for 5.84 acres of CC (Community Commercial) zoning to RH (Residential High) zoning for a proposed 200 unit affordable senior housing project located on the proposed Flying Tiger Drive adjacent to Sierra Highway. Adopt Ordinance No. 01-18 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 01-001 (MASTER CASE 01-047) WHICH CHANGES THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE SITE FROM ZONE CC (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) TO ZONE RH (RESIDENTIAL HIGH) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 200 UNIT AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT ON A 5.84 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED -4- EASTERLY OF SIERRA HIGHWAY AT THE TERMINUS OF THE PROPOSED FLYING TIGER DRIVE (LOT 4 OF PARCEL MAP 25916). MMS CONSENT CALENDAR QUITCLAIM DEED TO TCP MANAGEMENT, LLC A STRIP OF LAND ADJACENT TO SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AT THE CANYON COUNTRY JO ANNE DARCY LIBRARY SITE This item will quitclaim property to TCP Management, LLC. The property is a small strip of land adjacent to Shangri-La Drive at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library site. Approve a Quitclaim Deed to TCP Management, LLC for a small strip of property adjacent to Shangri- La Drive at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library site; and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FURNISHINGS FOR THE TEEN CENTER The City Council approved the purchase of furnishings for the new Teen Center in the FY 2001/2002 budget. Bids were received by the City Clerk on November 15, 2001. Award contract to Montanio Design for selected items in an amount not to exceed $101,728.46 from Account No. 7211-8601; award contract to Tangram Interiors for selected items in an amount not to exceed $44,042.56 from Account No. 7211-8601; award contract to Bernards Office Furniture for selected items in an amount not to exceed $35,576.36 from Account No. 7211-8601; award contract to BKM for selected items in an amount not to exceed $17,803.62 from Account No. 7211-8601. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR SOLID WASTE HAULER AUDIT UPDATE On October 2, 2001, Council awarded a contract to Ernst & Young to conduct an audit of the solid waste franchise in the City. The City Council also requested that at each Council meeting there be an update so that the Council may provide input and direction for the audit. Accept report for information only. Councilmember Smyth provided an update during the Executive Session. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION AND GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD / SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTERCHANGE As part of the ongoing construction of Golden Valley Road Phases R and III, certain properties were needed in order to complete the road. The County of Los Angeles, working with the City, has agreed to pay a portion of the costs associated with the acquisition of certain properties and construction of Golden Valley Road. Approve an increase in estimated revenue in Account No. 301-6193 by $1,500,000.00; adopt Resolution No. 01-160 to authorize a loan in the amount of $800,000 from the Bouquet Bridge and Thoroughfare District (Fund 301) to the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District (Fund 302); approve appropriations of $800,000 in Account No. 53006302-8001 for Golden Valley Road Right -of -Way Acquisition and $700,000 in Account No. S3005301-8001 for the Golden Valley Road / Soledad Canyon Road Interchange project. -5- ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 47 AND 48 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 01-161 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 47 and 48. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) HEARING FOR THE CANYON COUNTRY SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Frank Oviedo, Management Analyst, reported that the developer of the Canyon Country Senior Housing project asked the CSCDA to act as issuer in connection with the issuance of tax exempt bonds. This request requires the City Council to hold a public hearing on the proposed project, and approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds by CSCDA. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 01-162 approving issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) revenue bonds in one or more series in a maximum aggregate principal amount of $13,000,000 for the Canyon Country Senior Housing Project. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF THE CITY BEAUTIFICATION MASTER PLAN am Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Lisa Hardy, Senior Planner, reported that the City's beautification effort was initiated in 1998 by the City Council to guide the selection and placement of a broad range of streetscape improvements before initiating case-by-case improvements along the public rights-of-way. Debbie Rudd of RRM Design Group provided additional information. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 01.163 approving the City Beautification Master Plan. On roll call vote:. Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2001 / 2002 MID — YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT, RESOLUTION FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION, AND RESOLUTION APPROVING A LOAN TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY George Caravalho, City Manager, advised that each year at this time, City staff takes the opportunity to review the City's adopted budget to determine if any financial adjustments are necessary. As with every year, expenditures, revenues and capital project budgets are reviewed for items that will assist City Departments in managing their operations to the end of the Fiscal Year. Addressing the Council on this item was Kent Carlson representing SEW Local 347. Carl Newton, City Attorney, provided information on the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and employer/employee relations. Motion by Kellar, second by Darcy, to adjust 2001 / 2002 budgeted expenditures, revenues, and capital projects in the amount specified in the report; adopt Resolution No. 01-164 approving a loan to the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency; adopt Resolution No. 01-165 providing for employee compensation, benefits and reclassifications; adopt Resolution No. 01-166 amending personnel rules; authorize City Manager or designee to execute the MOU with the County of Los Angeles regarding the California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) funds. -7- On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS JOINT CITY — COUNTY VALLEYWIDE GENERAL PLAN — PHASE 2 VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning & Building Services, reported that the City of Santa Clarita, together with Los Angeles County, has launched a multi-year project to develop a new Valleywide General Plan that will guide future planning and decision making for the entire Santa Clarita Valley over the neat 20 years. Community input received from multiple outreach efforts were used to develop a draft Vision and Guiding Principles. The Vision and Guiding Principles are statements that identify the City and County's approach to managing growth and planning for the future of the Valley. The principles focus on growth, management, environmental resources, land use, housing, infrastructure, schools, public services and the local economy. A video outlining the One Valley One Vision process was shown. Addressing the Council on this item was Ruthann Levison; Peter Racicot, Director of Planning for SR Development; and Marsha McLean. Jim Hard representing the County Planning Department offered his comments on the valleywide general plan efforts. Motion by Darcy, second by Weste, to approve the Vision and Guiding Principles and direct staff to prepare, for Council's consideration, a scope of work and budget for the next project phase to develop the Valleywide General Plan. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PLAN STATUS REPORT David Peterson, Project Development Coordinator, reported that the Development of the Open Space Acquisition Plan began by direction of the City Council. At the February 6, 2001 Study Session, the City Council directed staff to prepare a plan that would accomplish several goals. Receive report and provide direction. Addressing the Council on this item was Ruthann Levison; and Marsha McLean representing the SCV Canyons Preservation Committee. Council received report. ITEM 13 NEW BUSINESS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES STATUS REPORT Enrique Diaz, Associate Planner, assisted by Jamie Williams of RRM Design Group, reported that this report to the City Council will serve as an update of the Architectural Design Guidelines for the City of Santa Clarita. The Architectural Design Guidelines will address multi -family residential, commercial, and industrial development design issues. Receive status report, no action is necessary at this time, however, the Architectural Design Guidelines will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council early neat year for adoption. Council received report. COUNCILSTAFF COMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on the passing of Lois Moore and Councilmember Darcy commented on the passing of Robert Ohler. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 9:11 p.m. in memory of Lois Kearney Moore and Robert Austin Ohler. FUTURE MEETINGS Due to the holiday break, no meeting will be held on December 25, 2001. A City Council Study Session will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The neat regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1° floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: _V.� a CITY CLERK E min\01decllm.dor .Q -9d MAYOR