HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-11 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
NIINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
4:00 P.M.
BENUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
5:00 P.M.
JUNE 11, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Smyth.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Citizens
Advisory Committee regarding hiring outside counsel for Porta Bella.
CLOSED SESSION
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose
of holding a:
CONFERENCE WITS LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery LLC
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 257152
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 4:02 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 6:12 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 6:13 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 Pro Tem Smyth gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:17 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Ferry.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Kellar led the flag salute.
COUNCnIIEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean requested staff pursue certain items related to the Hart Pony
League proposal.
Councilmember Kellar commented on the proposed Las Lomas development outside the
City at the I-5 and Highway 14 freeway; requested staff come back with recommendations
with regard to self -storage units not being located on main thoroughfares; and thanked
SCE for hosting a tour of their Big Creek facility.
Councilmember Weste commented on the proposed Las Lomas development outside the
City at the I-5 and Highway 14 freeway; thanked the fire service, animal control and
various support units for their efforts in the Copper fire; requested staff to work with the
Live Oak Springs neighborhood on traffic calming measures to get drivers to slow down;
and commented on 3 elementary schools that would receive the distinguished school
designation on Friday.
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth commented on the proposed Las Lomas development outside the
City at the I-5 and Highway 14 freeway and urged staff to work on an opposition strategy.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Steve Lindsey, Assistant Fire Chief, provided a report on the Copper Fire with the
assistance of representatives of the Forest Service.
Millie Jones, representing Supervisor Antonovich, provided information on actions taken by
the County as a result of the Copper Fire.
Councilmember Weste suggested that the City might need to form a committee to deal with
speeding at some time in the future.
Councilmember Kellar reported that the Porta Bella sub -committee has been meeting,
including many members of the community, and that diligent efforts are being made to
resolve the issue.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth and Council presented a plaque and certificates to members of the
COC Model United Nations Team.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
There were none.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Allen Penrose regarding a fence erected to the rear
of his property; Cam Noltemeyer regarding the time and date scheduled for the appeal of
the Newhall Land proposal near the Pony League field; Bill Fessler representing neighbors
on Green Mountain Drive requesting speed bumps be installed; Kent Carlson regarding
union issues and the shop local program; Lynne Plambeck regarding the appeal of the
Newhall Land proposal near the Pony League field; and Allan Cameron regarding the
Copper Fire and the Las Lomas proposal at the I-5 and Highway 14 freeways.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, Interim City Manager, commented on various items discussed by members
of the public and indicated that staff would followup as appropriate.
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 Kellar, to approve the agenda pulling Items 8,
13 and 15 from the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of May 28, 2002
special and regular meetings and the June 4, 2002 special meeting 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
CONTRACT AWARD FOR MASTER PLANNING OF WHITES CANYON PARK -
PROJECT NO. P3002
During the 2001/2002 budget process, City Council approved $100,000 to prepare a master
plan for Whites Canyon Park - Project No. P3002. RJM Design Group, Inc. has been
selected as the firm best qualified to perform master planning and design services for the
project. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with
RJM Design Group, Inc., subject to City Attorney approval, for an amount not to exceed
$86,688, which includes a 10 percent contingency expenditure.
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ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
BUS SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR DAY CAMPS AND TEEN TRAVEL CLUB
The City of Santa Clarita's Day Camp and Teen Travel Club provides children the
opportunity to explore various attractions throughout Southern California. Weekly trips
for day campers and daily trips for the teens are an integral part of their camp
experience. Buses transport participants safely to and from their field trip destination.
Award contract to Laidlaw Education Services in the amount of $49,167 for Fiscal Year
2002/2003 for bus services for Day Camp and Teen Travel Club, contingent on adoption of
the 2002/2003 budget. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 63671 (RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS ON WALNUT STREET) -
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Approval of Tract Map No. 53671 (Residential Condominiums on Walnut Street) consisting
of approximately 1.2 acres, located on the easterly side of Walnut Street between 15'" and
16' Streets, and owned by Mobs Development, Inc., a California Corporation. Approve
Tract Map No. 53671; 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 instruct the City Clerk to
endorse the Certificate; instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for
Subdivision Improvements.
INSTALLATION OF BATTERY BACK-UP POWER FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS - PROJECT NO. C0017 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project involved the installation of battery back-up systems for traffic signals at 15
signalized intersections in the City. The project locations are shown in Exhibit "A", Project
Location Map. Accept the work performed by L.A. Signal, Inc. on the installation of battery
back-up systems for traffic signals at various locations - Project No. C0017; direct the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; 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 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
QUIGLEY CANYON LENNAR COMMUNITIES OAK TREE MITIGATION AGREEMENT
This item will establish the City -owned Quigley Canyon property (Beazer Back Country) as
a designated open space, and accept the addition of 136 Coast Live Oak and Valley Oak
trees as a mitigation requirement imposed on Lennar Communities by the County of Los
Angeles. Staff is currently working with Lennar, their oak tree consultant, and the City's
Film Bureau staff to develop a plan that will mitigate the potential impact of the "sapling"
oak trees on filming on the property. Staff will return to the City Council at a future date
with a revised planting plan. Receive the report and direct staff to return to the City
Council at a future meeting with a revised oak tree planting plan that mitigates the
potential impact of the "sapling" oak trees on filming on the Quigley Canyon property.
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ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
RIVER PARK PROGRAM DESIGN - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT -
PROJECT NO. P0010
The project encompasses the design of a 25 -acre park with passive recreational uses. The
uses include a one -half -acre non -contact lake, viewing area, picnic shelters, maintenance
building, parking facility, and the extension of a City bikelpedestrian trail. Authorize a
Professional Services Agreement with David Evans & Associates for design of the River
Park Program, from CIP Project No. P0010210-8001 in the amount of $245,260.00, plus a
10 percent contingency in the amount of $24,526 for a total amount not to exceed $269,786;
and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEMS
CONSENT CALENDAR
LOST CANYON ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND SIDEWALK, PROJECT NO. T3009 -
AWARD DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT AND APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS
TO PROJECT ACCOUNT
Project No. T3009 includes the construction of a pedestrian bridge parallel to, but
independent from, the existing roadway bridge on Lost Canyon Road over the Sand Canyon
Wash, as well as a sidewalk along the south side of Lost Canyon Road. Award the design
services contract for the Lost Canyon Road Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk, Project
No. T3009, to Willdan in the amount of $95,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency
expenditure in the amount of $9,500 for a total project budget not to exceed $109,000;
approve the transfer of $3,000 from Account No. 4332-8001 to T3009-201-8001, $1,700 from
Account No. C0016-201-8001 to T3009-201-8001, and $1,300 from Account
No. C3002-201-8001 to T3009-201-8001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
PORTA BELLA SPECIAL COUNSEL
At the core of the City of Santa Clarita lies the Porta Bella property. The 988.6 - acre site
was previously used as a military explosives and flare manufacturing site by various
companies. In January 1999, Santa Clarita, LLC assumed ownership of the property. As a
result of manufacturing operations, the site requires environmental clean-up and state
agency certification prior to site reuse. Direct staff to solicit special counsel and other
consultants to advise the City Council and staff on matters concerning the Porta Bella
project, appropriate $100,000 from the Porta Bella reserve to the Porta Bella expense
account, authorize the City Manager to sign contracts up to a total of $100,000, working in
concert with the City Attorney's office.
Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden Roberts representing the Citizens
Advisory Group; and Glo Donnelly representing PERC.
Ken Pulskamp, Interim City Manager, recommended changes to the recommended action
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) FOR
THE PROPOSED CALIFORNIA CANYONS ANNEXATION (MASTER CASE NO. 96-206)
The project site consists of 71 developed single-family detached residential lots located on
approximately 43.10 acres. The proposed annexation is generally located in the Canyon
Country area, north and east of Abelia Road in the unincorporated area of the County of
Los Angeles known as the California Canyons subdivision. Adopt Resolution No. 02.88
authorizing the City Manager, or designee to file an annexation application with the Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the proposed California Annexation
No. 1996-02(a) (Master Case No. 96-206).
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 1480 (SPEIER) - OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
The regulation of signage and City wide beautification has always been a priority of the
City Council and the community. New legislation currently being considered in the State
Senate, SB 1480, would give local entities more control over billboards residing in their
jurisdiction. Support Senate Bill 1480 as it provides for local regulation of billboards.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 2936 (ARONER) - THE QUIMBY ACT
A large portion of parks and recreation funding comes from developer fees imposed by the
measures of the Quimby Act. Currently, the funds are specifically for spending on the
acquisition, construction and development of new parks or upgrades to existing parks.
Support Assembly Bill 2936 which allows increased flexibility to cities and counties in
spending funds originating from developer fees as imposed by the Quimby Act.
ITEM 13
ALLOCATION FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND FOR TECHNICAL AND LEGAL
CONSULTING ASSISTANCE WITH SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE BID PROCESS
Staff is preparing to place the solid waste franchises out to bid: It is advisable to obtain
technical and legal consultant assistance with the preparation of the commercial and
residential Requests for Proposals (RFP) and the franchise agreements. Approve the
appropriation of $100,000 from the Council Contingency Fund, Account No. 1240-7401, to
the Environmental Services Professional Services Account, Account No. 3811-8110 for
technical and legal consulting assistance with the preparation of the commercial and
residential solid waste franchise Requests for Proposals and franchise agreements.
Councilmember McLean suggested a waste management citizen committee be revived to
provide the community an opportunity to offer input. In response, Carl Newton, City
Attorney, indicated any such action would need to come back on a future agenda.
ITEM 14
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA/SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY
SITE ACCESS AGREEMENT
The City Attorney and Counsel for the Authority have been working diligently for some
time to finalize an agreement that will allow the Authority to move forward with certain
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due diligence testing at the Santa Clarita Commuter Rail Station. Currently, the City is
attempting to negotiate a new lease with representatives of Bermite Recovery to maintain
C long-term access and use of the Santa Clarita Commuter Rail Station. Authorize the
Interim City Manager to execute a Site Access Agreement ("Agreement") with the Southern
California Regional Rail Authority ("Authority") for the purpose of allowing the Authority
to enter onto that certain real property commonly known as 22116 West Soledad
Canyon Road ("Santa Clarita Commuter Rail Station"), subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 15
AT&TICOMCAST CABLE TRANSFER
The City of Santa Clarita is served by two cable television providers, AT&T and Time
Warner Cable. Currently, AT&T provides service to approximately 30,000 residents on the
west side of the City, while Time Warner provides service to approximately 17,000
residents on the east side. On December 19, 2001, AT&T announced its plans to combine
its cable operation with Comcast Corporation and in February 2002, submitted an
application to the City to consent to this merger. Adopt Resolution No. 02-89 changing
control of the cable franchise from AT&T Corporation to AT&T Comcast Corporation.
In response to comments by Councilmembers, staff provided additional information.
ITEM 16
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 21 AND 22
Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-90 to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 21 and 22.
Motion by McLean, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar with
the change in the recommended action on Item 9 as noted by staff.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Weste, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
Motion carried.
ITEM 17
PUBLIC HEARING
SAND CANYON JOINT VENTURE PROJECT - PROJECT SITE 1 - SUBDIVISION OF
34.3 ACRES INTO 63 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, FOUR OPEN SPACE
LOTS, AND ONE DEBRIS BASIN - PROJECT SITE 2 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
ZONE CHANGE, SUBDIVISION OF 55 ACRES INTO 24 SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMERCIAL CENTER
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Councilmember Kellar disqualified himself from participation on this item due to a possible
conflict of interest and left the dais.
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Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that on December 9, 1997, Sand Canyon
Properties LLC submitted entitlement requests. After the City Planning staff reviewed the
project, numerous modifications were made to the submittal, which resulted in bringing the
units down from 100 to 63 in order to avoid construction or modification to the secondary
ridgeline and preserve the heritage oak tree on site. The application for Project Site 1 was
deemed complete on January 15, 2000. On May 12, 1997, Sand Canyon Gateway LLC
submitted entitlement requests. After City Planning staff reviewed the project, numerous
modifications were made to the submittal, which reduced the commercial square footage
from 130,000 to 110,000 and the residential units down to 24. The application for Project
Site 2 was deemed complete on January 15, 2000.
Susan Tebo, Impact Sciences, outlined impacts to the environment.
Tom Clark representing Sand Canyon Gateway and Matt Craig representing Sand Canyon
Properties, on behalf of the applicant, outlined the proposal.
Addressing the Council on this item was James Robinson.
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 02-91 that
certifies the Final Environmental Impact Report, which includes
statements of overriding considerations, prepared for the Sand Canyon
Joint Venture Project; adopt Resolution No. 02-92 that approves Tentative
Tract Map 52355, Conditional Use Permit 97-016, Oak Tree Permit 97-029,
and Hillside Review 97-001; adopt Resolution No. 02-93 that approves
General Plan Amendment 97-004, Tentative Tract Map 53074, Conditional
Use Permit 97-011, and Hillside Review 97-001; introduce and pass to
second reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 97-001 (MASTER CASE 97-069) FOR THE SAND CANYON
JOINT VENTURE PROJECT SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AND SAND CANYON ROAD;
adding a condition that the developer work with the mobilehome owners to
develop a condo ownership program as feasible and approving the changes
as recommended by staff.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, McLean, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
Disqualified: Kellar
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth recessed the meeting at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
8:18 p.m.
ITEM 18
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL CPI ADJUSTMENT TO FEES
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to waive the staff presentation.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
In report, Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, stated that on July 10, 2001
City Council adopted a resolution setting fees and allowing an annual adjustment to these
fees. The proposed fee schedule reflects a 2.2% increase in the fees adopted by the City
Council on July 10, 2001. This increase is consistent with the increase in the Consumer
Price Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles area for 2001. Staff is recommending this increase to
help recover the increasing costs to provide these services.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 02-84
establishing a schedule of fees and charges for City services.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
Motion carried.
CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Smyth convened the meeting of the Santa Clarita
Redevelopment Agency at 8:20 p.m.
ITEM 18
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
2002/2003 BUDGET AND 2003/2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Smyth opened the joint public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk/Secretary, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Ken Pulskamp, Interim City Manager/Interim Executive Director, reported that this item
is for a joint public hearing of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency on the Fiscal
Year 2002/2003 Operating Budget, Redevelopment Agency Budget, and Five-year Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
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Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Smyth closed the joint public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to schedule the budget for adoption at
the June 25, 2002 City Council and Redevelopment Agency meetings.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Sellar, Weste, McLean, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: Ferry
Motion carried
ADJOURN SANTA CLAR.ITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Vice Chair Smyth adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 8:26 p.m.
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
A special meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. in the Activities
Center at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex, 26403 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, CA
91351 for the City Council/Supervisor Michael Antonovich Annual Breakfast.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, June 25, 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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