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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-10 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. APRIL 10, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. 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: r^ CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 64956.9(c) — one matter t RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:31 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:31 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced .that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:32 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 Mayor Weste gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:36 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councibnembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Kellar led the flag salute. COUNCILMEM 3ER COMMENTS Councilmember Darcy reported on action taken at a recent MTA meeting to allocate money for improvements to the City's Metrolink stations; the City selection committee and that a meeting of the Sanitation District would be held tomorrow. Councilmember Kellar reminded of the 5K runtwalk on Saturday morning to benefit Deputy Andy Vaughan and former City employee Mike Johnson. Councilmember Ferry requested information on the State infrastructure fund for nest Tuesday's study session; the location of those signs not in compliance with the sign ordinance; the action taken previously on a freeway oriented business sign for the I-5 freeway; possible partnerships for an energy co -generation plant; advertising in a Hispanic newspaper for the City/County General Plan; and staff bringing back a policy for revenue -neutral annexations for Council discussion. Councilmember Smyth inquired as to the status of a resolution supporting the Boy Scouts and suggested the week of April 23 be declared "Teacher Appreciation Week." Mayor Weste reminded of the April 24 hearing before the County Board of Supervisors regarding TMC and urged the City to be more proactive toward co- generation plants and other opportunities related to the energy issue. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Ferry commented on action taken by the Legislative Committee today with regard to 4 pieces of legislation. Councilmember Kellar introduced Roger Siever, President and CEO of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, and welcomed him to his new position in the community. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Weste and Council presented a plaque to Sheriff Lieutenant Carl Deeley for his years of service to the community of Santa Clarita. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Rick Putnam, Deputy City Manager, presented the Transit Mixed Concrete Update and announced upcoming meetings related to this issue. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Terri Gruenthal regarding Golden Valley Ranch; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE regarding a political mailer; Warren Johnson regarding Golden Valley Ranch; Vera Johnson regarding Golden Valley Ranch; Connie Porcellino regarding Golden Valley Ranch; Cam Noltemeyer regarding facilities next to contaminated sites; Berta Gonzalez -Harper regarding Golden Valley Ranch; Joan Dunn regarding Golden Valley Ranch; Isaac Lieberman representing SC 2 Smart Growth regarding growth; Allan Cameron regarding co -generations plants;. Barbara Wampole representing the Friends of the Santa Clarita River regarding the Chichita Canyon landfill; and Joan Schloss regarding Golden Valley Ranch. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. COUNCn. COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar commented on malting decisions in an attempt to reach the best outcome for the entire community. Councilmember Ferry commented on overcrowded schools throughout the valley. EXECUTIVE SESSION This time has been set aside for Councihnembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 10 from the Consent Calendar and moving Item 15 to follow consideration of the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ((( Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2001 and April 8. 2001 meetings. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES By listing the ordinance titles on the public agenda and placing an item on the Consent Calendar for Council to waive further reading of all ordinances whose titles appear on the public agenda, this reading requirement is satisfied once Council approves the Consent Calendar item. Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR OPPOSITION TO NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) MINIMUM MANNING AND STAFFING STANDARDS The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is an international association of firefighters, fire chiefs, vendors, and other trade and professional organizations that develop codes and standards on a wide variety of fire -safety topics. NFPA 1710 (and NFPA 1720, for volunteer fire departments) are proposed standards containing minimum requirements relating to the organization and deployment of fire suppression operations, emergency medical operations, and special operations to the public by substantially all career fire departments. Adopt a resolution of opposition 3 to the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Minimum Manning and Staffing Standards and direct City Manager to initiate effort to defeat this proposal and communicate same to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 314 This annexation to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District is for the newly created assessment area for three single-family residences on Arriba Drive and Barbacoa Drive in the City of Santa Clarita. Adopt a resolution approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 314. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 315 This annexation to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District is for the newly created assessment area for an existing apartment complex located on Scherzinger Lane, north of Sierra Cross Avenue. The applicant has been given a court order to eliminate the septic system. Adopt a resolution approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 315. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 317 This annexation to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District is for the newly created assessment area north of Clearlake Drive on Live Oak Springs Canyon Road in the City of Santa Clarita. Adopt a resolution approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 317. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 318 This annexation to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District is for the newly created assessment area north of Adon Avenue and west of Sierra Highway in the City of Santa Clarita. Adopt a resolution approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 318. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR UPDATE TO COUNCIL REGARDING 2001— 2006 NPDES PERMIT 4 �^ The Clean Water Act amendments of 1987 established requirements for storm water discharges under the NPDES program. The 1996 — 2001 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. CAS614001 (CI 6948), of which the City of Santa Clarita is a Permittee, expires this year. On February 1, 2001, the County of Los Angeles and the City (as co -permittees) submitted a Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD) to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region as an application for re -issuance of waste dischargerequirements and an NPDES permit. The Regional Board has created a schedule for the review of the submitted ROWD and the eventual creation of the 2001— 2006 NPDES permit that will be in affect for the next five (6) years. This agenda item will update the City Council about the status of the upcoming permit. Accept report for information only. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR BOUQUET CANYON MEDIANS PROJECT B4003 — AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Council approved funding for the design and construction of Bouquet Canyon Medians in the 2000 / 2001 budget. The Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed this project and approved it. The design has been completed, and staff is prepared to advertise for bids. Approve plans and specifications for Project No. B4003 provided by Wieneke and Associates, and authorize advertising for bids for Bouquet Canyon Medians. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM — PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 / 2001 The City of Santa Clarita allocated $200,000 for the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Community Services Grant Program. Forty-nine applications were received in the following categories: Arts, Tolerance and Understanding, Beautification / School - Based, and Literacy Programs. The Community Services Grant Committee recommends funding the selected proposals, not to exceed $200,000. Approve Community, Services Grant Committee's Fiscal Year 2000/2001 Project Recommendation List in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Direct staff to execute agreements with individuals approved for funding. Approved projects have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001 budget in Account No. 7413-8110. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR VALLEY STREET / CALGROVE BOULEVARD PERMANENT CLOSURE IMPROVEMENTS — At the March 27, 2001 regular City Council meeting, the'City Council certified the Environmental Impact Report supporting the removal of the Valley / Calgrove link secondary highway designation from the City's General Plan Circulation Element. City Council further directed staff to bring forward an item to construct the physical improvements. 17 Addressing the Council on this item was Glenda Bona representing Citizens Against Barricades and Annette Lucas representing Citizens Against Barricades. Three written comments were submitted. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy to approve a budget transfer Brom City Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. S2003001-8001 in the amount of $225,000 to initiate a capital Improvement project to install the necessary physical improvements to fulfill the direction taken by the Council on March 27, 2001, expediting the closing of the road. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Darcy, Weste Noes: Ferry Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR GOLDEN VALLEY LLC AND FRIENDLY VALLEY RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION PROJECT - Second reading for a zone change from RL (Residential Low) to RM (PD) (Residential Moderate Planned Development) on the Golden Valley LLC and Friendly Valley Recreational Association Project. Adopt an ordinance — entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 99-003 (MASTER CASE 99-370) FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY ESTATES, LLC AND FRIENDLY VALLEY RECREATION ASSOCIATION PROJECT LOCATED SOUTH OF MAY WAY AND NORTH FRIENDLY VALLEY AT THE TERMINUS OF BRENDLE WAY. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS.12 AND 13 Approval of the check registers. Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 12 and 13. Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to adopt the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 10. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 15 UNFINISHED BUSINESS DIAPER RECYCLING PROGRAM PILOT UPDATE 0 Through action taken earlier during the meeting, this item was considered at this time. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste called a recess at 8:48 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:59 p.m. ITEM 13 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED FARE ADJUSTMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, reported that the systemwide transit fares have not been adjusted since 1993. Increased costs and improvements in service warrant adjusting transit fares in two phases. Addressing the Council on this item was David Atkinson; Cam Noltemeyer; and Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Transportation Committee of the SCV Chamber of Commerce. One written comment was submitted. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Darcy, to approve a two-step fare adjustment for Santa Clarita Transit as detailed in Attachment 1 of the report, with the first phase to be implemented on August 26, 2001, and the second phase to be implemented on June 30, 2002, holding the second phase increase for Local Youth until after the Hart District takes related action. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 PUBLIC HEARING AMEND THE ZONING CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA Mayor Waste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Vince Berton, Planning Manager, reported that in January 2000, the City Council established the Blue Ribbon Task Force. One of the goals of the Task Force is to become active in supporting and setting a strong community standard against the use of drugs and the selling of drug and tobacco paraphernalia in the City. 7 Addressing the Council on this item was Stephanie Weiss representing the Blue Ribbon Task Force; and Jacque Petterson representing the Blue Ribbon Task Force. One written comment was submitted. Mayor Waste closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to adopt a resolution approving the negative declaration for the amendment to the Unified Development Code, and to introduce an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA BUSINESSES (UDC AMENDMENT 00-001) and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried ITEM 15 UNFINISHED BUSINESS DIAPER RECYCLING PROGRAM PILOT UPDATE Jill Fosselman, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that on March 13, 2001, Council approved the negotiated franchise modification package with the haulers. Included in the motion to approve the franchise modification, the Council directed staff to further examine a partnership for the diaper recycling pilot between the City, franchised haulers, and Knowaste separately and report back to the Council at the next possible Council meeting. The issues to be examined included funding for one-time startup costs, the collection methodology, location of the processor, processing responsibility of the materials collected, public education and outreach during the pilot, and determination of measures through which to quantify the success of the pilot. Addressing the Council on this item was Alexandra Palios, Dawn Green; Glo Donnelly; Adam Ford; Hunt Braly representing Knowaste; Nazareth Chobanian representing Knowaste; and Sally Chase Clark. Two written comments were submitted. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to direct staff to proceed with Alternative Action 1, for a 6 -month pilot project including the conditions outlined in the April 10, 2001 letter from Knowaste and addressing concerns mentioned by Council at this meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste Noes: Kellar Absent: None 0 Motion carried. ITEM 16 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SANTA CLARITA ORGANIZATION FOR PLANNING THE ENVIRONMENT, ET AL. VS. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, reported that the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment, and Friends of the Santa Clara River filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate under the California Environmental Quality Act and the Planning and Zoning Law naming the County of Los Angeles as the Respondent and Newhall Land and Farming Company and Valencia Corporation as the Real Parties in Interest ("Lawsuit"). The Lawsuit relates to the environmental review of the Decoro Bridge and what is referred to as the "Haul Route." On March 27, 2001, the City Attorney's office became aware for the first time that the Court had issued or was about to issue a Temporary Restraining Order in this matter with regard to both the Decoro Bridge and the Haul Route. Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation & Engineering Services, reported that from an environmental point of view, the proposed "haul route" would be preferable to using the local public streets. Addressing the Council on this item was Sally Chase Clark; Cam Noltemeyer; Isaac Lieberman representing SC Smart Growth; Joan Dunn; Allan Cameron; Kevin Rosenberg read a letter from Barbara Wampole, Vice President of the Friends of the E Santa Clara River; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; Berta Gonzalez -Harper; Doree Baklash; Glenn Adamick representing Newhall Land; Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Transportation Committee of the SCV Chamber of Commerce; and Michael Otavka representing the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District. Twenty- three written comments were submitted. In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Mr. Otavka provided additional information on funding and approval of certain school sites. Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to rescind action taken on March 27, 2001 and authorize the City Attorney to file a Complaint in Intervention in the Lawsuit, based on the issues discussed: the Decoro Bridge and the Haul Route. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste Noes. None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 17 NEW BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE SHOP LOCAL CAMPAIGN Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that in order to increase the number of new auto purchases by our local residents, a shop local campaign is being proposed in conjunction with the Santa Clarita Valley Automobile Association. This Shop Local campaign would be targeted at local residents, and would be developed around a message that shows the additional benefits to residents, and would be developed around a message that shows the additional benefits to residents of making a local purchase. Addressing the Council on this item was Sally Chase Clark; Tom DiCiaccio; Berta Gonzalez -Harper; and Connie Worden-Roberts representing the SCV Chamber of Commerce. One written comment was submitted. Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth, to approve participation in public / private Shop Local partnership with Santa Clarita Valley Automobile Association. Approve budget transfer of $30,000 from Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to Economic Development Account No. 1811-8110. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried STAFF COMMENTS There were none. CLOSED SESSION There was none. Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 11:05 pm. FUTURE MEETINGS A special study session will be held Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: OR CITY CLERK /OlAprillft.doc 10