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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-09 - MINUTES - SPECIAL/REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6:00 p.m. NIINUTES OCTOBER 9, 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 with the exception of Councilmember Smyth. 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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Maria Lopez, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 214551 Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery LLC Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 257152 Case Name: Santa Clarita LLC v. City of Santa Clarita, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 254794 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 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 - Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) - one matter r RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:18 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 6:19 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. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:25 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Smyth. FLAG SALUTE The flag salute was led by Boy Scout Troop 513. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Darcy requested information on parking in downtown Newhall. Councilmember Kellar suggested staff review a process to reduce litter along roadways, along fences and at intersections perhaps on a bi-monthly basis and suggested that code enforcement contact owners of certain signage in the City to reduce blight. Councilmember Ferry reminded people they could still register to vote in the November 6 election, commented on school bond Measures C (College District) and V (Hart District), and urged people to get out and vote. Mayor Weste urged staff to be more pro -active to strengthen local resources for emergency operations. COM&IITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported that the City's 9-11 relief fund had collected $56,332. AWARDSIRECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Weste and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to representatives of the L.A. County Sheriffs Posse Region 1 North for their outstanding service to the community. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. 019 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Isaac Lieberman regarding growth; Daryl Crookston who presented a check in the amount of $1,165 from selling American flags for the 9-11 fund- f raising effort; and Bill Wittenberg regarding fire stations. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on the County Fire District that oversees this area. Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, commented on parking in downtown Newhall. EXECUTIVE MEETING 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 Sellar, 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 Sellar, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of the September 25, 2001 special and regular meetings and the October 2, 2001 regular meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 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 PURCHASE OF SINGLE RIDE TICKETS FROM THE TRANSIT DIVISION The Community Services Division is requesting approval to purchase single ride tickets from the Transit Division for the amount of 50 cents each. These tickets will be distributed to local non-profit organizations for their clients' use on an emergency basis. Approve the Community Services Division's request to purchase single ride tickets from Santa Clarita Transit. Authorize the expenditure, not to exceed $1,000 from Account No. 7414-8001 ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD Resolutions authorizing the submittal of two separate grant applications to the California Integrated Waste Management Board requesting funds from the 2001 / 2002 Waste Tire Playground Cover, and 2001 / 2002 Waste Tire Track and Other Recreational Surfacing Grant Programs. If successful, funds will be used for the purchase of material made of recycled tires to be used as playground surface cover at the proposed Oak Spring Canyon Park, and for recycled tire material to be used as mulch at several City parks. Adopt' Resolution 01-118 and Resolution 01-119 authorizing the submittal of grant applications to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR YOUTH SPORTS UNIFORM CONTRACT RENEWAL Renewal of the contract with All-American Marketing for the purchase of youth sports uniforms. Extend the current contract of All American Marketing for youth sports' team uniforms in the amount of $68,810 for an additional year, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the original contract. The funds have been budgeted in the 2001 / 2002 fiscal year budget in Account No. 7242-7313. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD / SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTERCHANGE Submittal of a grant application to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) seeking $5 million to support the construction of the future Golden Valley Road / Soledad Canyon Road Interchange. Approve a request to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for $5 million to support the construction of the future Golden Valley. Road / Soledad Canyon Road Interchange and direct staff to submit a completed grant application to the PUC by the October 19, 2001 deadline. Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper; and Connie Worden Roberts representing the Transportation Alliance and the SCV Transportation Committee. One written comment was submitted. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SOLID WASTE HAULER AUDIT UPDATE On October 2, 2001 the 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. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION TO APPLY TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER PROPOSITION 12 FUNDED URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM Staff has identified the need to purchase 1,000 trees in an effort to fill over 6,000 tree vacancies in the right-of-ways throughout the City. These trees will reduce the impact of the release of diesel and other engine pollutants within the City. Adopt Resolution 01-120 authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for funding under the Proposition 12 Urban Forestry Grant Program. Direct the City Manager, if selected for funding and subject to City Attorney approval, to enter into agreements with the California Department of Forestry and FireProtectionnecessary to participate in the Urban and Community Forestry Program. n ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 38 AND 39 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution 01-121 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 38 and 39. Motion by Ferry, second by Darcy, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Darcy, Weste Noes: None Absent: Smyth Motion carried. ITEM 9 PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW A NON -CONFORMING 41 -FOOT HIGH, 282 SQUARE FOOT PYLON SIGN LOCATED AT 27140 SIERRA HIGHWAY Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Wendy Deats, Assistant Planner II, reported that the applicant, U -Haul, requests a sign variance to maintain an existing non -conforming 41 -foot high, 282 square foot pylon sign. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and subsequently upheld the Administrative Hearing Officer's decision to deny the variance request. Janette Baranski representing U -Haul International explained the basis for their appeal. Addressing the Council on this item was Jan Bilson and Berta Gonzalez -Harper. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar to adopt Resolution 01-122 denying Sign Variance 00-007 (Master Case 00-320) thereby affirming the Planning Commission's decision. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Darcy, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: Smyth Motion carried. ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Robert Newman, City Engineer, stated that the purpose of this item is the commencement of a public hearing to determine if public necessity requires that the Council adopt resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings for the purpose of acquiring certain property for the construction of Golden Valley Road. Carl Newton, City Attorney, noted receipt of a memo from the Director of Planning and Building Services indicating the proposed acquisition is consistent with the City's General Plan. Jeffry Butler of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal representing Santa Clarita LLC; Gary Brown representing Remediation Financial; and Richard Held representing an investor spoke in opposition to the condemnation process. Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden Roberts representing the Transportation Alliance and the SCV Transportation Committee. Two written comments were submitted. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Sellar, to adopt Resolution No. 01-117 authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire a portion of a larger parcel, and easements for road, slope, and construction purposes, for the construction of Golden Valley Road. Direct staff to transfer $750,000 from Golden Valley Road Interchange, Project No. S3005301-8001, to Golden Valley Road Phases II and III, Project No. S3006301-8001; and consistent with the commencement of eminent domain proceedings, authorize staff to place a deposit with the Court for an amount not to exceed the appraised fair -market value of the subject parcel, subject to City Attorney approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Sellar, Ferry, Weste Noes: None Absent: Smyth Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste recessed the meeting at 8:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:16 p.m. ITEM 11 COUNCIL DIRECTION ON THE PROPOSED L.A. COUNTY FAIR OAKS RANCH PROJECT, PHASE II (PARDEE HOMES) Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, stated that Phase II of the Fair Oaks Ranch Project, proposed by Pardee Homes, is scheduled for a public hearing before the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission on Wednesday, October 17, 2001. Following a project update, staff is seeking the Council's feedback and direction regarding the City's position on the Fair Oaks Ranch proposal. Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper; Ruthann Levison representing the Sand- Canyon HOA; and Allan Cameron. One written comment was submitted. Mayor Weste read a letter from Councilmember Smyth offering his comments on the project. Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar,.to direct staff to communicate to the County the position of the Council consistent with the staff report and comments made.at this meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Sellar, Ferry, Darcy, Weste Noes: None Absent: Smyth Motion carried. Mayor Weste requested a study session be scheduled to discuss how we implement a regional planning process and to articulate key items to work on now. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS PURCHASE OF RUETHER AVENUE BUSINESS PARK (RASP) FOR A PUBLIC PARK (38 ACRES) Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, stated that during the budget study sessions in June of this year, the Council directed staff to explore the option of purchasing the 38 -acre RABP for the City. On August 28, 2001, the Council authorized staff to enter into formal negotiations with the owners of the property. Changes to the recommended action were made Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer (submitted material); Berta Gonzalez -Harper; Allan Cameron; and Alexander Stewart. Three written comments were submitted. Motion by Sellar, second by Ferry, to approve the purchase of the 38 -acre Ruether Avenue Business Park Property for $5.5 million. Appropriate $2,300,000 from facility replacement fund balance to transfer out Account No. 6048501. Increase estimated revenues in transfers in Account No. 001-6810 by $2,300,000, and appropriate $2,300,000 to Account No. P3003001-8620. Approve of the concept of financing $3.2 million with a 15 -year Certificate of Participation (COP) Lease at the best interest rate available to the City. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. At some future time, look at the ability for the City to use the 12 acres as a source of funds to retire debt. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Darcy, Sellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: Smyth Motion carried. ITEM 13 NEW BUSINESS SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SCHOOL COALITION (SCVSC) Councilmember Ferry stated that Santa Clarita Valley schools are experiencing tremendous growth in student population and are facing overcrowding situations throughout the five 7 elementary and high school districts, as well as the community college district. In an effort to alleviate the overcrowding situation and build the necessary schools and classrooms to house the valley's student population, the Santa Clarita Valley School Coalition was formed. Teresa Todd, Trustee with the Sulphur Springs School" District, and Stacy Miller, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, provided additional information. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Darcy, second by Kellar, to endorse City's participation in the Santa Clarita Valley School Coalition (SCVSC) and involvement in the October 29, 2001 SCVSC School Summit Kick-off meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Weste Noes: None Absent: Smyth Motion carried. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Weste expressed desire to save the Tom Mix buildings in Newhall. Councilmember Kellar expressed condolences to the Hunch family. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 9:34 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 6:09 p.m. in the Council Chamber, V floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 010ct9m.doc 8