Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-12 - MINUTES - SPEC REG MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. FEBRUARY 12, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry 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 Councilmembers Darcy and Weste. 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 — 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: Gillespie v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PC 027650 W 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 5:03 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:36 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 6:37 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 IVLayor-Ferry invited De Reese Clark; Administrative Specialist, to givethe invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:42 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Boy Scout Troop #607 led the flag salute. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar commented on the passing of George "Shad" Kuntzman. Councilmember Weste commented on the February 26, 2002 hearing before the County Board of Supervisors on TMC and commented on Cal Trans work in the area. Councilmember Smyth commented on the shop local campaign with the auto dealers where an investment of $60,000 has returned $950,000 to the City. Mayor Ferry commented on the February 22 ground breaking at the Sierra Vista Jr. High School and Boys & Girls Club; the opening of the I-5/Valencia Blvd. Interchange; and several local businesses and their contributions to the greater community. COAVVE TEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on recent SCAG meetings and a North County Transportation Coalition meeting and invited participation in the annual hazardous materials collection event on April 20, 2002. Councilmember Kellar reported on the Budget Committee meeting. Councilmember Smyth reported on the Legislative Committee meeting. Mayor Ferry requested City Manager Caravalho report on his trip to Indonesia. George Caravalho, City Manager, explained the purpose of the trip to assist Bandung in a partnership with various needs of the area through the International Resource Cities Program. AWARDS/R.ECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, and Jim Stahl, representing the Sanitation District, discussed issues of water quality related to chloride TMDL and efforts to educate the community. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing:the-Council atthis time -was,, Allen Penrose regarding safety issues and Robinson Ranch golf course; Tose, Alice and,Seott Renolds regarding: the.V annual candlelight walk on Sunday; February 17 (submittedmaierial); Cam Noltemeyer regarding campaign contribution reporting; and:-Bill•Fessler regarding Golden VaUby Road. 2 STAFFICOUNCIL COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on various issues brought up under Public Participation. Additional comments were made by Councilmembers. 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 Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling Consent Calendar Items 7, 8, 11,12, and 13. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Sellar, to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2002 special and regular meetings and the January 24, 2002 special meeting as submitted. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Sellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 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 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THREE DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA AREAWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT Tl, AND THE ANNEXATION OF TWO DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ZONE 2 The annexation of developments into Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance Districts are procedural matters. The developers are required to annex their developments into an existing district as a condition of approval to provide for beautification and maintenance of landscaped medians and parkways. Adopt Resolution No. 02-17 to initiate the annexation proceedings, order the preparation of preliminary Engineer's Reports, declare the City's intention to annex �.+. the five developments into the corresponding Districts, call for the public hearing on the levy f of assessments, and set the public hearing for February 12, 2002. i ITEM 3 CONSENTCALENDAR SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPING, PROJECT NO. B3001, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPLER 5450 (016) — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE Acceptance of a median landscaping project along Soledad Canyon Road between Oak Avenue and Rainbow Glen Drive, and between Ironstone Drive and Miss Grace Drive. Accept the work performed by MJS Construction, Inc. on the Soledad Canyon Road Median Landscaping; Project No. B3001, Federal Project No. STPLER 5450 (016). Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the project retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR NEWHALL RANCH ROAD, PROJECT NO. 54002 — AWARD ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY CONTRACT As part of the City's Cross -Valley Connector projects, the future easterly extension of Newhall Ranch road will be constructed from Golden Valley Road to Bouquet Canyon Road, providing an east -west link through the City upon completion of Newhall Ranch Road from Interstate 5 to Copper Hill Drive. Award the environmental study contract for Newhall Ranch Road, Project No. S4002, EDAW, Inc. in the amount of $242,328.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $36,349.00. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NEXT PHASE OF IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX) TO PALMDALE AIRPORT GROUND ACCESS PROJECT Two years ago, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) initiated the Los Angeles International Airport (LAID to Palmdale Airport High -Speed Ground Access Study to analyze the feasibility of providing high-speed rail transportation service within western and northern Los Angeles County. The proposed line would run between LAX and the Palmdale Regional Airport. Over the next year, SCAG will be seeking approximately $20 million of State and Federal funding to complete the project's environmental review and has requested that cities who would be served by the line demonstrate their support for that effort. Adopt Resolution No. 02-18 supporting the Southern California Association of Government's (SCAG) efforts to implement the next phase of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palmdale Airport High -Speed Ground Access Study and authorize the Mayor to transmit letters conveying the City's support of SCAG's efforts. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR CROSS -VALLEY CONNECTOR GAP CLOSURE — PROJECT NO. S1001—AWARD DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONTRACT The Cross -Valley Connector Gap Closure consists of a 1.6 -mile extension of Newhall Ranch Road from I-5/SR-126 to Copper Hill Drive/Rye Canyon Road, and will provide enhanced access to existing and planned: commercial and industrial uses in the Valencia Industrial Center, Valencia Commerce Center, Valencia Gateway, Rye Canyon Business Park, and Valencia High School. AivarA the -design, and environmental services contract for the Cross -Valley Connector Gap Closure,, Project No. 21001, to Tetra Tech; Inc. in an amount not to exceed $655,747.00 and 4 authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $100,000.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH LAFCO FOR ANNEXATION 97-01 FOR THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH, LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS GENERALLY EAST OF THE CITY LIMITS, EAST OF STATE ROUTE 14, NORTH OF PLACERITA CANYON ROAD, AND WEST AND NORTH OF THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST This item is a request to the City Council requesting the City Manager, or designee, to file an annexation application for the Golden Valley Ranch Annexation consisting of 1,265.1 acres of uninhabited land. Companion entitlement requests were approved and Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 97121037 was certified by the City Council on January 24, 2002. Entitlements include General Plan Amendment 97-003, Prezone 97-001, Annexation No. 97-01, Tentative Tract Map 52414, Conditional Use Permit 97.017, Oak Tree Permit 97-024, and Hillside Review 97-022. Adopt Resolution No. 02-19 authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to file an annexation application with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the proposed Golden Valley Ranch Annexation. Because the public hearing had already been closed on this item, the person who submitted a speaker card was not heard. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MASTER CASE NO. 97-212, SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE TO APPROVE PREZONE 97-001 On January 24, 2002, the City Council approved the Golden Valley Ranch project. As part of this project approval, the Council approved a prezone request (PZ97-001) for the purpose of designating Residential Suburban (RS) zoning on 1,169.2 acres, and community Commercial (CC) zoning on 89.8 acres, to allow for annexation of the project site to the City of Santa Clarita. An additional 6.1 acres along the east side of State Route 14, which the applicant is acquiring from Caltrans, would also be designated Community Commercial as part of this prezone. This item is the required second reading of the ordinance to prezone the Golden Valley Ranch property. Adopt Ordinance No. 02-1 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING PREZONE NO. 97-001 (MASTER CASE 97-212) FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH ANNEXATION AREA (ANNEXATION 1997-001) LOCATED GENERALLY EAST OF STATE ROUTE 14, GENERALLY NORTH OF PLACERITA CANYON ROAD, AND WEST OF THE SAND CANYON COMMUNITY ADJACENT TO AND OUTSIDE THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS. Because the public hearing had already been closed on this item, those who submitted speaker cards were not heard. Five written comments were submitted. Council discussed and received further information on a deed restriction for land to be accepted as open space. Motion by Smyth, second. by Darcy, to approve the recommended action, allowing the Parksand Recreation Commission to review and make recommendations to the Council regarding use of the property. 5 On roll callvote: Ayes: Kellar; Smyth, Darcy, Ferry- Noes: erryNoes: Weste Absent: None Motion carried. Councilmember Weste clarified her no vote was on the item itself and not regarding the open space. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT AMENDMENT — ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TRANSIT MIXED CONCRETE (TMC) PROJECT Since September 1999, the City has retained the services of Willdan Associates for environmental support of the City's review of the Soledad Canyon Mining project proposed by TMC. Based on subsequent City Council direction to actively oppose the project, Willdan's services and project involvement have been expanded and on-going contract modifications have been undertaken as needed. Amend contract amount with Willdan Associates by an amount not to exceed $55,000, from $84,000 to $139,000 (Account No. 1211-8110, Project No. 06-00), for environmental services related to the TMC project and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSIT SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY On April 26, 2001, the MTA Board approved creation of an ongoing Municipal Operator Service Improvement Program (MOSIP) to augment transit service countywide. The MTA Board also approved Proposition C discretionary funds for Fiscal Year 2002 and each of the next four fiscal years to fund the MOSIP. As one of 17 municipal operators in Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita Transit is eligible to receive these funds. Program objectives focus on improved transit service by reducing overcrowding and expanding service. These funds can be used to satisfy unmet transit needs identified in the annual public hearing process. Approve the Transit Service Improvement Program Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) authorizing the disbursement of Proposition C Discretionary funds from the MTA to the City for the period of Fiscal Year 2002 through 2006; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM it CONSENT CALENDAR BUS STOP AMENITIES —REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS In 1995, the City entered into agreements with two vendors to maintain passenger amenities at bus stops within the City limits. One vendor maintained bus shelters; the other vendor maintainedbusbenches.. The contractswere revenue -neutral. In return for allowing advertising in the City s right-of-way, the vendors agreed to purchase, install, and maintain bus stop amenitiesattheir own expense. The agreements covered installation and maintenance of -,approximately 65 bus shelters, 25-6 bus benches :and 115 trashcans throughout the City. It is time to issue an REP for a new contract to =replace these contracts. Direct staff to release a Request for Proposals (RFP). for the installation, and; maintenance of bus stop amenities and structure bidsto determine best combination of bids for shelters v. benches. A 4 Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper. ITEM 12. CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD OF SECURITY CONTRACT The City of Santa Clarita is in need of security services at City Hall, the Metrolink Stations, and the City's park facilities. Five security firms responded to the Security Bid. Award the security contract to Maxwell Security Services in the amount of $284,396.00 and authorize a $5,604.00 contingency expenditure. These funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2001/2002 in Account Nos. 5504-8007 (City Hall), 5503-8007 (Metrolink Stations), 5502-8001 (City Park Facilities), and 5507-8001 (Sports Complex). Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Ed Masterson representing Golden West K-9 Security, the current provider. In response to inquiry, Chris Daste, Facilities Manager, provided additional information. ITEM 13 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. Addressing the Council on this item was Barbara Waycott representing Diversified Images Inc. (submitted material); and Cam Noltemeyer. Councilmember Smyth provided an update, including the auditor's request for documentation. Troy Dahlberg, Ernst & Young, provided a brief summary. Council directed staff to request documents specified by the City Attorney, as provided for in the franchise agreement, prior to the neat regular Council meeting. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 03,04 AND 05 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-20 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 03, 04 and 05. Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item S. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 18 - PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THREE DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA AREAWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT Tl, AND THE ANNEXATION OF TWO DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ZONE 2 Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to waive staff presentation. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. In report, Nancy Delange, Associate Engineer, stated that the annexation of three developments into the City's Areawide Landscape Maintenance District Tl, and the annexation of two developments into Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 2 are procedural matters. The developers are required to annex their developments into existing Districts as a condition of development to provide for beautification and maintenance of landscaped medians and parkways. 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. 02-21 approving the Engineer's Reports and ordering the annexations Tl -N, Tl -O, T1 -P, Zone 2D, and 2E; and authorize the annual levy and collection of assessments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 PUBLIC HEARINGS LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGE FOR THE STONECREST ANNEXATION AREA — MASTER CASE 01-068, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 01-005, PREZONE 01-001 Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all.notices,required have been provided. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to..waixe,staff presentation. 0 Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. In report, Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, stated that this resident -initiated annexation began in January 2001. A stormwater-election was where property owners in the annexation area elected to accept stormwater fees upon annexation. This request consists of a land use designation change of the annexation area, including amending the City's General Plan from RL (Residential Low) to RS (Residential Suburban), and a Prezone from the Los Angeles County designation of R-1-5000 (single-family residential, 5,000 square foot minimum lot size) to the City's designation of RS (Residential Suburban). The annexation area consists of 177 acres in size with 500 parcels developed in Los Angeles County as detached single-family homes. The area is located north of Soledad Canyon Road and the Antelope Valley Freeway along the easterly boundary of the City of Santa Clarita. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Two written comments were submitted. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 02-22 adopting the negative declaration, and approving General Plan Amendment 01-005, andintroduce an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO APPROVE PREZONE NO. 01.001 (MASTER CASE 01-068) FOR THE STONECREST ANNEXATION AREA LOCATED NORTH OF SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AND THE ANTELOPE VALLEY FREEWAY AND EAST OF SHADOW PINES BOULEVARD IN THE COMMUNITY OF CANYON COUNTRY OUTSIDE OF AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY LI IITS. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 17 PUBLIC HEARINGS MASTER CASE 01-254, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 01-004, ZONE CHANGE 01-002, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 53588 Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, state that all notices have been provided. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to waive staff presentation. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. In report, Vince Berton, Planning Manager, stated that the applicant, Newhall Land is requesting to develop 21 multi -family residential units on a 1.4 -acre site, which is currently vacant. The applicant is proposing to develop seven, two story condominium buildings, 9 containing three units in each building. The site would share access with the neighboring Sunshine Daycare Facility. The application includes:. a- request to change the zoning and General Plan designations of the project site and the, neighboring site containing a daycare facility, from CN (Commercial Neighborhood) with a PD (Planned Development) Overlay to RMH (Residential Medium High). The sites are located at 23720 and 23706 Wiley Canyon Road. Addressing the Council on this item was Dick Debeikes representing the applicant; and Berta Gonzalez -Harper. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to approve the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 02-23 adopting the mitigated negative declaration, and approving General Pian Amendment 01-004, and Tentative Tract Map 53588, and introduce an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 01-002 (MASTER CASE 01-254) FOR THE WILEY CANYON CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND SUNSHINE DAYCARE LOCATED AT 23720 AND 23706 WILEY CANYON ROAD. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Weste, Darcy, Ferry ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. in memory of Robert Lathrop. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: