HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-27 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REG MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
4:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
AUGUST 27, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 4:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmembers McLean and 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 — Pending Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Case Name: Estate of Lisa Marie Jones et al. v. City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PC 027240 X
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)
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 4:36 p.m. and reconvened the meeting
at 6:04 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 6:05 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 Kellar gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Kellar introduced representatives of Boy Scout Troop 495 who led the flag
salute.
COUNCH.MEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Smyth commented on the passing of Jay Caulfield.
Councilmember McLean commented on the passing of Michael Kotch and presented a
certificate to representatives of his family.
Mayor Ferry commented on the downed officer ride held Saturday; the opening of The Old Road
between McBean Parkway and Valencia Blvd.; the upcoming candlelight vigil to honor Deputy
Jake Kuredjian; and requested staff to work with court judges on a partnership to create a teen
court.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Weste reported on a recent meeting of the Sanitation District where water
softeners were discussed.
Councilmember Smyth reported on a recent meeting of the North County Transportation
Coalition where he was appointed to serve on the SCAG Transportation Committee and
reported on the status of the solid waste franchise committee including meetings being
scheduled and the status of the RFP process.
Councilmember McLean reported on recent meetings for the Veteran's Plaza project; the
Committee on Aging; Santa Clarita Watershed Agency; California Regional Water Quality
Control Board and the SCV School Coalition.
Councilmember Kellar reported on the status of the Whittaker-Bermite property (formerly
known as Porta Bella), efforts being made with various agencies and community groups and
plans being developed to create a strategy.
Mayor Ferry reported on the Sheriffs DUI checkpoint; the youth summit efforts; and school
bonds.
AWARDSIRECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers presented a certificate and flowers to
Mrs. California -America Tami Hulcher.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Maureen Spint and Members of the Board of Directors of Special Olympics presented a plaque
and bowling towels to Councilmembers in recognition of the City's past support of Special
Olympics.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was John Steffen who read a letter to the editor of The
Signal regarding Mike Kotch (submitted material); Jennifer Kilpatrick who commented on an
article in the LA Times regarding an open space assessment district in the Santa Monica
Mountains area; Alise Cappel representing the Center for Environmental Health regarding the
Keysor-Century business and environmental issues (submitted material); Johanna Congleton
representing the Physicians for Social Responsibility regarding Keysor-Century (submitted
material); Cam Noltemeyer regarding Keysor-Century; Richard Lopez regarding Keysor-
Century; Lynne Plambeck who commented on Mike Kotch and his efforts with SCOPE and read
a letter from Senator Diane Feinstein regarding Mike Kotch; Kris Ohlenkamp representing the
San Fernando Valley Audubon Society regarding the Santa Clara River, dead hawks and owls;
Teresa Savakie representing the Center for Biological Diversity, SCOPE and Friends of the
Santa Clara River regarding threats to the habitat of hawks and owls; Karen Pearson regarding
Keysor-Century and Mike Kotch; Jerry Murphy regarding rodent poison and the threat to
hawks; Wayne T. King representing Antjte Earles regarding access to her business on Sierra
Highway (submitted material); Annette Lucas regarding various issues in the Newhall area;
Duane Harte who read a letter from Assemblymember Keith Richman regarding Mike Kotch;
Allan Cameron who read a letter from Senator Barbara Boxer regarding Mike Kotch; Vera
Johnson who read a letter from Senator Pete Knight regarding Mike Kotch; Warren Johnson
who read a letter from Assemblymember George Runner regarding Mike Kotch; Joan
MacGregor who read a letter from Senator Tom McClintock regarding Mike Kotch and
commented on the passing of Dave Bozman who contributed greatly to the College of the
Canyons.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers expressed concern regarding the Keysor-Century issue and aclmowledged that
other agencies were involved with investigations and that staff would keep the Council abreast
of the situation.
Mayor Ferry requested staff to provide information on how the contents of railroad cars are
contained to see what type of protection the community has.
STAFF COMMENTS
Interim City Manager Pulskamp commented on various issues mentioned under Public
Participation and indicated that staff would follow-up.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Ferry called a recess at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:17 p.m. All
Councilmembers were present.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be needed.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to approve the agenda pulling Items 3, 4,
9,11,12,14 and 15 from the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2002
special meetings; the July 9, 2002 special and regular meetings; and the
July 17, 2002 adjourned meeting as submitted.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 8:20 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Ferry reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 8:23 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
AMENDMENT TO CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its conflict of
interest code biennially or as needed to determine if it is accurate or if the code should be
amended. Adopt Resolution No. 02-124 adopting an amendment to the Conflict of Interest
Code.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
LAS LOMAS PROJECT - STRATEGY FUNDING
The City Council held a Study Session on July 2, 2002 regarding the Las Lomas
project. Council directed staff to follow this project closely and to develop a strategy to ensure
the City's review of this project is thorough and aggressive. Transfer $50,000 from City Council
Contingency Account No. 2250-7401 to Account No. 3120-8110 for the purpose of funding the
City's Las Lomas strategy and direct staff to convene a meeting of potential stakeholders to
partner with the City in its effort to critically review the progress of this project through the
City of Los Angeles entitlement process.
Councilmember Smyth commented on this item.
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ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP TO PROVIDE URBAN DESIGN/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
SERVICES FOR ONE YEAR (SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 - AUGUST 31, 2003)
Since May 1999, RRM Design Group has provided urban design/architectural review services
to the City of Santa Clarita on an as -needed basis. The City wishes to continue these services
and RRM Design Group's involvement with the development review process. Authorize the
City Manager to extend the existing professional services agreement between the City and
RRM Design Group to provide urban design/architectural review services on an as needed basis,
for a one year period beginning September 1, 2002. Per the terms of the original contract
executed in May 1999, the contract is extended on an annual basis, subject to approval of the
fiscal year budget.
In response to inquiry from Councilmember Weste, Vince Berton, Planning Manager, provided
information on this item.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA SCHOOL DISTRICT NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) FEES
The NPDES fee and Stormwater Utility Fund were established in 1994. This fee is assessed
on every parcel within the City excluding those owned by Caltrans. City staff has been working
with the local school districts in an effort to achieve a mutual understanding regarding the
payment of this fee. After several productive meetings a payment schedule has been agreed
upon by the local school districts. The proposed seven-year alternative payment schedule
reflects a credit for payments previously made, a supplement for a portion of the back due
balance, and the current NPDES payment based on current acreage, land use and run-off
designations. Approve the seven-year NPDES package and revised fee schedule for the
Newhall, Saugus, Sulphur Springs, and Hart School Districts and the College of the Canyons,
to approve the seven-year amortized payment structure for a total of $119,310.59 in back due
NPDES fees, and approve the seven-year amortized rebate structure for a total of $210,655.81
in rebated NPDES fees. Authorize the write-off of School District Accounts Receivables for the
NPDES stormwater fees in the amount of $205,644.46.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING AND
ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING
FROM THE GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH ANNEXATION (MASTER CASE NO. 97-212)
Adoption of the resolution approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax
revenue for the Golden Valley Ranch Annexation. Adopt Joint Resolution No. 02-125 of
Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue resulting from the proposed Golden Valley
Ranch Annexation to the City of Santa Clarita consisting of 1,311 acres of land, located outside
the City limits generally east of the City limits, east of State Route 14, north of Placenta
Canyon Road, and west and north of the Angeles National Forest.
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ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 325
This annexation to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District is for the newly created
assessment area for numerous existing residences and businesses located on Sierra Highway
and Scherzinger Lane. The parcels are currently on septic systems and are annexing into the
district due to the new sewer lines. Adopt Resolution No. 02-126 approving and accepting the
negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation
No. 325.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 330
This annexation to the Los Angeles County Sanitation district is for the newly created
assessment area for the approved Canyon Gate project located on Sierra Highway and
Golden Valley Road. Adopt Resolution No. 02-127 approving and accepting the negotiated
exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 330.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 47 - THE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH
UNIVERSITY PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES BOND ACT OF 2002
Proposition 47 would create $4.8 billion in funds available for construction and enhancement
of public education facilities from kindergarten through the university level. Proposition 47 will
appear on the November ballot. Adopt Resolution No. 02-128 in support of Proposition 47.
Addressing the Council on this item was Dr. Dianne Van Hook representing College of the
Canyons; Paul Strickland representing William S. Hart Union High School District; and Joan
MacGregor representing the SCV School Coalition (submitted material). One written comment
was submitted.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR PROPOSITION C FIVE - PERCENT TRANSIT
SECURITY FUNDS
Proposition C establishes a one-half percent sales tax for public transit purposes. Five percent
of Proposition C money received by Los Angeles County is earmarked for the improvement of
rail and bus security. The City's share of Transit Security funds (TSF) has been set at $128,594
based on the MTA's ridership formula. The approval of this item will earmark funds to the
MTA to exercise its contract with the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department (LASD) to provide
transit security services for the City. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 51, TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF AND
SAFE SCHOOL BUS ACT
This resolution is in support of Proposition 51, a measure on the November 2002
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ballot. Proposition 51, the Traffic Congestion Relief and Safe School Bus Act, will provide funds
from existing State revenue sources to fund transportation projects in the Santa Clarita Valley
and elsewhere in California, without raising taxes. Adopt Resolution No. 02-129 in support
of Proposition 51, legislation that would allocate funding to local transportation projects in the
Santa Clarita Valley and across California.
Interim City Manager Pulskamp provided additional information on this item.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
QUIGLEY CANYON LENNAR COMMUNITIES OAK TREE MITIGATION AGREEMENT
The City acquired the "Beazer Back Country," an area of 158 acres in Quigley Canyon, on
October 30, 2001. Lennar Communities offered to subsidize a portion of the purchase price as
part of an agreement to provide a protected open space area with an oak tree habitat suitable
to Los Angeles County's forester. Lennar Communities oak tree mitigation requires the
planting of a total of 136 Coast Live Oak and Valley Oak trees. Approve the oak tree mitigation
agreement with Stevenson Ranch Venture, LLC/Lennar Communities; and authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute all documents related to the agreement, subject to City
Attorney approval. Increase estimated revenues in Account No. 001-6714 by $187,500 to
account for the reimbursement from Lennar Communities.
Addressing the Council on this item was Duane Harte.
Councilmember McLean commented on other possible locations for planting oak trees.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VALENCIA BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT
REIMBURSEMENT
The Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare District (District) was formed to provide funding for the
construction of road improvements that are a part of the General Plan's Circulation Element
and identified in the District formation document. The formation documents of the District
include provisions obligating the City to provide reimbursement or credit for the costs incurred
to construct the District's identified improvements. Appropriate $1,886,537.19 to Account
No. 4364-8001 from the Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare District fund for payment to
Newhall Land for reimbursement of the costs to complete public improvement projects within
the district.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
VALLEY STREET/CALGROVE BOULEVARD CLOSURE IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO.
S2003 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
Installation of automatic gates on Valley Street and Calgrove Boulevard. On
February 26, 2002,'the City Council awarded a contract for construction to Tyner Paving
Company, Inc.
Addressing the Council on this item was Annette Lucas, Susan Backman representing Glenda
Bona, and Steve Cornell. One written comment was received.
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to accept the work performed by Tyner
Paving Company, Inc. on the Valley StreettCalgrove Boulevard Closure
Improvements, Project No. 52003; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion; and direct staff to release the five percent retention 35 days after
the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by
law, have been filed. Establish Parks and Recreation CIP Account No.
P2005001; transfer savings, estimated to be approximately $107,000 from the
Valley/Calgrove project into Parks and Recreation CEP Account No. P2005001.
Direct Parks and Recreation staff to work with the Valley/Calgrove
neighborhoods to scope out improvements for the gate -enclosed area.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Weste, McLean
Noes: Kellar, Ferry
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 53756 (RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS ON APPLE
STREET) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Approval of Tract Map No. 53756 (Residential Condominiums on Apple Street) consisting of
approximately 1.5 acres, located on the easterly side of Apple Street between 8' Street and
Lyons Avenue, and developed by Mobs Development, Inc.; a California Corporation. Approve
Tract Map No. 53756; accept on behalf of the public the easements for sanitary sewer purposes
and sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes; make certain findings; instruct the City
Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the
City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the City Engineer to
endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 - ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L37; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-1,38;
ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L40; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-1,41
Annexing territories into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1- Annexation
No. 2002-L37, single-family residential and a commercial lot, Tract Map No. 48892; Annexation
No. 2002-L38, single-family residential lots, Tract Map No. 48892-01; Annexation
No. 2002-L40, building material supply yard, 21444 Golden Triangle Road; Annexation
No. 2002-L41, commercial lot, Parcel Map No. 24412. Adopt Resolution No. 02-130 to initiate
annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-L37; Resolution No. 02-131 to initiate
annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-L38; Resolution No. 02-132 to initiate
annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-L40 and Resolution No. 02-133 to initiate
annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-L41 into Streetlight Maintenance District
No. 1; approve the respective Engineer's Reports; declare the City's intention to annex the
territories; and set the public hearing for August 27, 2002.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 200112002- PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO BUS STOPS,
PHASE II, PROJECT NO. T0014, STPLER 5450-017 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
The goal of this project was to increase pedestrian safety and access to transit stops
Citywide. The scope of work for Phase II consisted of the installation of two pedestrian -
actuated traffic signals, for a total of vie pedestrian -actuated traffic signals, with three installed
during Phase I. In addition to five traffic signals, staff completed traffic signal interconnect
cable connection on Soledad Canyon Road and various Citywide sidewalk installations en route
to the bus stops. Accept the work performed by Taft Electric Company on the Fiscal Year
2001/2002 Pedestrian Access improvements to Bus Stops, Phase II, Project No. T0014; direct
the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent
retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as
provided by law, have been filed.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
2001/2002 ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0020 - AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The annual overlay project will resurface various streets throughout the City to provide a
smoother ride for traffic, enhance the appearance of the area, and extend the economic life of
the roadway. Appropriate $1,600,000 in STP -L Funds to CIP Project No. M0020103-8001;
$733,456.68 in Gas Tax Funds to CIP Project No. M0020201-8001; and $959,548.78 in
Proposition C Funds to CIP Project No. M0020205-8001. Increase estimated revenues in
Account No. 103-5103 by $139,650 and appropriate $139,650 in STP -L grant monies to CIP
Project No. M0020103-8001; award construction contract for the 2001/2002 Annual Overlay
Program, CIP Project No. M0020, to Security Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of
$3,182,098.15; authorize an 8 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $257,551.85;
and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, made an addition to the recommended action.
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PHASE III, PROJECT NO. S3008 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
Completion of construction of the Golden Valley Road Phase III project and quitclaiming a
portion of City property acquired by condemnation to the Santa Clarita Valley Facilities
Foundation. Accept the work performed by Rasmussen-Ebensteiner on Golden Valley Road
Phase III, Project No. S3008; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct
staff to release the retention balance 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded,
provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. Authorize the City Manager or
designee, subject to City Attorney approval, to sign a quitclaim of the portion of the City
property acquired by condemnation, north of the road right-of-way for Golden Valley Road, to
the Santa Clarita Valley Facilities Foundation.
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
EXTENSION OF THE CHARACTER COUNTS! CONSULTANT CONTRACT
In November 1995, the City of Santa Clarita adopted a resolution supporting CHARACTER
COUNTS! and joined the national CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition. Extension of the
CHARACTER COUNTS! consultant contract will foster work toward increasing membership
and participation of the City's coalition and provide education and training throughout the
community. Focus for this contract is on involving Spanish-speaking communities, schools,
businesses, youth sports, and community leaders. Authorize a contract extension with Diane
Ball, a nationally certified Character Education Trainer, for an amount not to exceed
$52,000. These funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2002/2003 in Account No. 7455-8110.
Authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents thereto, subject to City Attorney's
approval.
ITEM 21
CONSENT CALENDAR
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) YOUTH PROGRAM GRANT
The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a $146,948 grant from the County of Los Angeles
Community and Senior Services Department to administer a Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Youth Employment Program. Establish estimated revenues of $146,948 in Miscellaneous
Grants Fund Account No. 109-5215. Establish estimated expenditures of $146,948 to Account
No. 7456 and appropriate as explained in the report. Authorize the City Manager or designee
to execute any contracts, agreements, or change orders arising out of the Los Angeles County
workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Employment Program Grant.
ITEM 22
CONSENT CALENDAR
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER GRANT
The Santa Clarita WorkSource California Center (SCWCC) has been allocated $516,595 for the
2002/2003 program year. This represents a $23,035 increase from the 2001/2002 program year
allocation. This item is to approve acceptance of the 2002/2003 program year funding and
authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the appropriate contract and subsequent
documents. SCWCC will continue to provide employment and training services to citizens, and
will increase the services available to businesses and employers. Increase estimated revenue
in Account No. 453-5055 by $516,595 and appropriate in expenditure Account No. 7446.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contract agreements, extensions, or
change orders arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 23
CONSENT CALENDAR
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP NOS. 44831-02
AND 44831-03 (CREEKSIDE AND HIDDEN CREEK) INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE 7
The annexation of Zone 7 into the City's Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 is a procedural
matter. The developer is required to annex the development into an existing District, or form
a new District, as a condition of development to provide for beautification and landscape
maintenance of slopes and parkways. Adopt Resolution No. 02-134 to initiate the annexation
proceedings, order the preparation of the preliminary Engineer's Report, declare the City's
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intention to annex the individual zone into the District, call for the public hearing on the levy
of assessments, and set the public hearing for August 27, 2002.
ITEM 24
CONSENT CALENDAR
REFINANCING OF $20,000,000 COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 92-1 (VALENCIA
TOWN CENTER) SPECIAL TAX BONDS
A petition has been received by the sole landowner within Community Facilities District
No. 92-1 (Valencia Town Center) to refinance the CFD's 1992 Special Tax Bonds (the "1992
Bonds") to take advantage of lower interest rates. The formation of a new CFD and the
issuance of bonds secured by the new CFD is proposed to refund the 1992 Bonds. This item
declares the City's intention to form the new CFD and issue bonds, and sets a public hearing
on the subject. Adopt Resolution No. CFD 02-1-1 declaring its intention to establish
Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Valencia Town Center) (the "CFD") and to authorize
the levy of a special tax within the boundaries thereof, and adopt Resolution No. CFD 02-1-2
declaring its intention to incur bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $18,500,000
within the proposed CFD, for the purpose of refinancing CFD No. 92-1 (Valencia Town Center)
Special Tax Bonds. Set the public hearing for October 8, 2002.
ITEM 25
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 AND 33
Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-135 to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33.
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 14.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Weste, McLean, Kellar, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 26
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP NO. 42670 (CENTRE POINTE BUSINESS PARK) AND
ADJACENT PROPERTIES INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE 1B
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report, Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, stated that the proposed resolution
annexes Parcel Map No. 42670 and adjacent properties into Santa Clarita Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1, as Zone 1B for parkway landscaping throughout the
Redview/Ruether commercial area. All properties within the proposed district were mailed a
ballot to vote on the proposed assessment.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item. One written comment was received.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
This item was trailed until completion of the ballot counting.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced the results of the ballot count with the percentage value
of yes votes totaling 99%; therefore there was no majority protest.
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 02-136, approve the
Engineer's Report, order the annexation of territory into Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1, and order the levy and collection of assessments.
Approve appropriations in Account No. 2901.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Weste, McLean, Kellar, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 27
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP NOS. 44831-02 AND 44831-03 (CREEKSIDE AND HIDDEN
CREED INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AS
ZONE 7
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report, Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, stated that the annexation of Zone 7
into the City's Landscape Maintenance District No.1 is a procedural matter. The developer is
required to annex the development into an existing District, or form a new District, as a
condition of development to provide for beautification and landscape maintenance of slopes and
parkways.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that the single property owner had submitted a ballot
with a "yes" vote constituting a 100% vote in favor, therefore there was no majority protest.
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Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 02-137 approving
the Engineer's Reports and ordering the annexation of Zone 7, and authorize
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the annual levy and collection of assessments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, McLean, Sellar, Smyth, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 - ANNEXATION NO. 2002-1,37; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-1,38;
ANNEXATION NO. 2002-1,40; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-1,41
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report, Curtis Nay, Supervising Engineer, reported on annexing territories into Santa
Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 - Annexation No. 2002-L37, single-family
residential and a commercial lot, Tract Map No. 48892; Annexation No. 2002-L38, single-family
residential lots, Tract Map No. 48892-01; Annexation No. 2002-L40, building material supply
yard, 21444 Golden Triangle Road; Annexation No. 2002-1,41, commercial lot, Parcel Map No.
24412.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that no protest had been received; therefore there was
no majority protest.
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 02-138 approving
the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Annexation
No. 2002-1,37; Resolution No. 02-139 approving the annexation of territories
and the levy of assessments for Annexation No. 2002-L38; Resolution No. 02-140
approving the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for
Annexation No. 2002-L40 and Resolution No. 02-141 approving the annexation
of territories and the levy of assessments for Annexation No. 2002-L 4L .
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry
Noes: None V
Absent: None _
Motion carried. -
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ITEM 29
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION OF THE SANTA CLARITA OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION PLAN
Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, introduced Dave Peterson, Project
Development Coordinator, who reported that in mid 2000 the City Council directed staff to
create a plan designed to protect and preserve open space in the Santa Clarita Valley. The plan
will continue the City's nearly fifteen -year history of making open space acquisition and
preservation a priority and a vital part of the city's sustainability.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer, and Karen Pearson representing the
Sierra Club.
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 02-142 to approve
the Open Space Acquisition Plan, expanding the definition of what open space
does not include, noting that the plan document has been updated to reflect
5.0 acres per 1000 rather than 4.0 acres per 1000 regarding parks deficit.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, McLean, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. in memory of Michael Kotch and Jay Caulfield.
FUTURE MEETINGS
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, September 3, 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, September 10, 2002 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
Clarita, CA.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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