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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-24 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 4:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 4:03 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Ferry who entered the meeting at 4:06 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the following purposes: EMPLOYMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE Government Code Section 54957 City Manager CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: Center for Biological Diversity v. City of Santa Clarita Ventura County Superior Court Case No. CIV 213425 Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. U. S. Department of Interior U. S. District Court, Central District of CA, Case No. 02-00697 (RMT) Case Name: Cemex Inc. v. County of Los Angeles U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Case No.02-00747 (DT) Case Name: Clark v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PC 027429 Case Name: Marcella Yard v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PC 027440Z Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Maria Lopez, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 214551 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) - one matter RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to closed session at 4:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken that was required to be reported. ADJOURN Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:01 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 Smyth gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Smyth led the flag salute. COUNCILMEM 3ER COMMENTS Councilmember McLean encouraged constituents to call any Councilmember to ascertain how members voted on an issue and why and requested that this meeting be adjourned in memory of Joe Hoffman and Margaret (Margi) Elaine Colette. Councilmember Kellar commented on his attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new nursing education partnership and the passing of Lyle Wickstrom. Councilmember Smyth indicated he attended the American Diabetes Walk over the weekend as Master of Ceremonies and attended the dedication of Bridgeport school. Councilmember Weste commented on her attendance at today's Board of Supervisors hearing on the Castaic truck wash and at the Placerita Canyon trail dedication. Mayor Ferry thanked participants in the River Rally; commented on tomorrow's youth summit; asked that staff review the truancy ordinance; asked that staff look into why the juvenile court was shut down; and asked Rick Gould to comment on field usage at Central Park. 2 r COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember McLean reported on recent meetings for Castaic Lake Water Agency; community service grants; Citizen's Advisory Group on Whitaker-Bermite; community trash franchise, and Sanitation District. Councilmember Weste reported on the recent meeting of the Sanitation District. Councilmember Smyth reported on a recent North County Transportation Coalition meeting and the community meetings for the trash franchise and provided an update of the RFP process. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers presented city watches to employees of Lee's Maintenance for their hard work and dedication on the City's behalf. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Ken Pulskamp, Interim City Manager, presented the Investment Policy Award to Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services. Councilmember Weste suggested that a public area be set aside to display plaques and awards. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was B. J. Atkins representing Atkins Environmental HELP Inc. regarding the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the Center Pointe Business Park; and Lee Bayless regarding acquisition of County park land. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, Interim City Manager, commented on previous negotiations with the County for acquisition of land. Council consensus to direct staff to talk with the County on the park land acquisition issue. 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 Weste, second by McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 2 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to approve the minutes of the August 27, 2002 special and regular meetings; and the September 10, 2002 special and regular meetings as submitted. 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 AMEND SELF STORAGE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS AND SIGN REGULATIONS IN TITLE 17 "ZONING" OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) The City is proposing to amend various code sections of Title 17 "Zoning". Some of the amendments include, but are not limited to specific development requirements, permitted use chart, and sign regulations. Adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC). Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper; Cathy Becker -Skaggs representing the Self -storage Owners Group; Antje Earles representing Edd's Mini & RV Storage; Ed Ketaily representing the Ketaily Family Trust (submitted material); Katrina McGowan representing Edd's Mini & RV Storage; George Sack; and Heather Llewellyn representing Private Mini Storage. In response to concerns of the speakers and inquiries from Councilmembers, Ken Pulskamp, Interim City Manager, and Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, provided additional information. Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to continue this item to the October 8, 2002 meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF THE BUILDING CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, AND THE ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS At the September 10, 2002 City Council meeting, Council conducted the public hearing and first reading of this ordinance. The State of California mandates that local jurisdictions adopt and commence enforcement of updated State building codes every three years. The most recent State update becomes effective for enforcement by local building departments throughout California on November 1, 2002. Adopt Ordinance No. 02-8 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUILDING CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, AND ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH IMPACT SCIENCES TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE RIVERPARK PROJECT, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 53425 (MASTER CASE NO. 02-175) City staff has selected Impact Sciences to prepare an EIR for the Riverpark Project (Tentative Tract Map 53425). The applicant, The Newhall Land and Farming Company, proposes the future development of a 664.3 acre site within the Valley Center Concept overlay (VCC) at the terminus of Newhall Ranch Road, east of Bouquet Canyon Road between the Castaic Lake Water Agency property and the Santa Clara River, north of Soledad Canyon Road. Impact Sciences was the highest rated firm of the three firms interviewed by City staff for the preparation of the EIR. The cost of administering the contract is not to exceed $291,308 and will be reimbursed by the applicant. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a professional services contract between the City and Impact Sciences to prepare an EIR for the Riverpark (TTM 53425) development, for a total contract amount not to exceed $291,308 from Account No. 501-23042, subject to City Attorney approval. EIR preparation costs will be borne by the applicant. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR LETTER FROM THE CITY TO THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD ON THE DRAFT TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD FOR CHLORIDE IN THE UPPER SANTA CLARA RIVER The California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) has drafted chloride limits in the Santa Clara River to protect agricultural beneficial uses (i.e. avocado and strawberry farmers who divert the Santa Clara River waters to irrigate their crops) through the Draft Chloride Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). This TMDL most seriously affects the Valencia and Saugus Water Reclamation Plants. Staff has developed a comment letter to be signed by Mayor and requests authorization to encourage local stakeholders to provide similar written comment to the RWQCB by October 7, 2002. Council to approve, and Mayor to sign the comment letter. Staff further recommends that the City Council authorize staff to encourage local water districts, school districts, legislators, the Chamber of commerce and the Valencia Industrial Association and other stakeholders to provide written comments to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) prior to October 7, 2002 or to attend the Regional Water Quality Control Board meeting on October 24, 2002 and provide verbal testimony. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY S MUNICIPAL CODE, DIVISION 2, CHAPTER 13.34, ADDING A NEW SECTION FOR THE ESTABLISHED SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 - PROJECT NO. S4001 At the September 10, 2002 City Council meeting, Council conducted the first reading and passed to a second reading an ordinance amending the Municipal Code, and adding a new section to establish the Soledad Canyon Road Underground District No. 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 02-9 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.34 OF DIVISION 2, OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES. One written comment was submitted on this item. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR QUITCLAIM OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENTS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT The primary function of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) is the control and conservation of the flood, storm, and other waste water of the District. Section 13-3/4 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control Act provides the mechanism for the transfer of storm drain improvements to the District. Adopt Resolution No. 02-147 authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, or designee to execute documents related to the quitclaim of easements for storm drain and/or storm drain ingress and egress purposes to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT NO. 52276, MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN (MTD) NO. 1580 - TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT This resolution authorizes the transfer of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain (MTD) No. 1580 to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD), and to request LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is necessary for LACFCD to commence maintaining said storm drain. Adopt Resolution No. 02-148 for the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements for Tract No. 52276, Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 1580, to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD); authorize the Mayor or designee to execute the Quitclaim Deed; and 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 the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT NO. 52004, MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN (MTD) NO. 1569 - TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT This resolution authorizes the transfer of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain (MTD) No. 1569 to the 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. 02-149 for the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements for Tract No. 52004, Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 1569, to the Los Angeles County 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 the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT 48892 - SIERRA HIGHWAY ROAD WIDENING: AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAX -DEFAULTED PROPERTY On November 8, 2000, the City Council approved Resolution No. 00-151 (Master Case No. 97-143) and Conditions of Approval for Tract 48892, which requires the developer to widen northbound Sierra Highway to accommodate a right -turn pocket onto Golden Valley Road. Four of these properties are subject to the power of sale by the Los Angeles County Tax Collector for the nonpayment of taxes. Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8 of the Los Angeles County Revenue and Taxation Code, governing agencies may enjoy priority to purchase tax -defaulted properties for public use purposes prior to, or while, the properties are publicly auctioned by the County. As the developer does not have this privilege, the City desires to purchase the four properties in order for the road widening to proceed. Approve the Agreement to purchase Los Angeles County Tax -Defaulted property subject to City Attorney approval; appropriate funds in the amount of $3,921.00 from the Eastside Bridge & Thoroughfare Fund Balance to Account No. 4362-8620 for property purchases including fees necessary to facilitate the transfer of title; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 36 AND 37 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-150 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers Nos. 36 and 37. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 2. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. -- Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, stated that the City periodically conducts a fee study, or review of the fees it charges for programs and services. This year, Council approved increases to all City fees by the Consumer Price Index 7 during the budget approval process for 2002/2003; however, in many cases this increase was too small to assist in the recovery of direct costs for selected Parks and Recreation programs. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, provided additional information. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 02-151 establishing a new schedule of fees and charges for selected recreation services. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. in memory of Joe Hoffman, Margaret (Margi) Elaine Colette, and Lyle Wickstrom. FUTURE MEETINGS A special meeting of the City Council will be held Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. for the purpose of holding a closed session. A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2002 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, October 8, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1°` floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 02Sep24m.doc