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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-25 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M AHNUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M JUNE 25, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:04 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember McLean. 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: Estate of Lisa Marie Jones et al. v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PC 027240 X CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: City Manager or designee Represented Employees: All positions represented by SEIU Local 347 Carl Newton, City Attorney, also announced that Council might wish to consider adding a subsequent need item of potential litigation as a closed session topic. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to add a subsequent need item to the closed session agenda to consider one item of potential litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9 (c), finding there is an immediate need to discuss the item and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent:_ McLean Motion.carried. As a result of action taken, the Council would also conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a: 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 5:06 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:30 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 6:31 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 Weste gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:35 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Waste led the flag salute. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember McLean suggested having fax or email capabilities during the beginning of Council meetings for members of the public unable to attend; requested an update on her requests on the Pony League proposal; congratulated members of the Ballet Folklorico; and commented on the availability of the City's open space acquisition plan. Councilmember Kellar commented on 2 recent fatal accidents on Soledad Canyon Road that resulted in the death of a retired Los Angeles Police Department sergeant and a local business owner. Councilmember Smyth commented on upcoming changes in City staff and the loss of Stacy Miller and Tina Haddad to other agencies. 2 Mayor Ferry commented on topics addressed during the recent trip to Washington D.C.; suggested staff look into installing cameras at intersections as a deterrent; and suggested one if specific person be assigned to train other deputies to look for DUI and speeders. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, Interim City Manager, provided an update on items associated with the Pony League proposal and commented on the work ethic and contributions of Stacy Miller and Tina Haddad. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember McLean commented on recent meetings of Common Ground; watershed; North County Transportation Coalition and Porta Bella Citizens' Advisory Group. Councilmember Smyth reported on a recent solid waste sub -committee meeting. Councilmember Weste reported on a recent Sanitation District meeting. AWARDSIRECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Allen Penrose regarding trees at Robinson Ranch; Bill Fessler regarding problems with Golden Valley Road; Bill Wittenberg regarding Center Point Business Park, other developments and traffic on Soledad Canyon Road; Teresa Savaikie representing Center of Biological Diversity and Friends of the Santa Clara River regarding the Pony League proposal; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE regarding the Pony League proposal; David Royer regarding publishing agendas in the newspaper; Jules Swimmer representing Canyon Country Communities, LP regarding an amendment to the deferred impact fee agreement for the Canyon Country Senior Housing Project; and Kevin Eliason regarding traffic on Soledad Canyon Road. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, Interim City Manager, commented on various items brought up by members of the public and indicated that staff would followup as appropriate. A proposed agenda report regarding an amendment to the deferred impact fee agreement for the Canyon Country Senior Housing Project was distributed. Don Rodriguez, Chief of Police, commented on efforts to provide training to deputies and to increase enforcement efforts on Soledad Canyon Road. 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 Smyth, to add an item of subsequent need as Consent Item 15A regarding an amendment to the Canyon Country Senior Housing Deferred Impact Fee Agreement, finding there is an immediate need to discuss the item and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda for this meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Smyth, Kellar, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 14 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to approve the June 11, 2002 special and regular meeting minutes as submitted and the June 13, 2002 special meeting minutes as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:29 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Ferry reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 7:46 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 ADOPTION OF THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET - ADOPTION OF THE FIVE YEAR CIP - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET - RESOLUTION SETTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FIVE YEAR CIP - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LOAN TO RDA - RESOLUTION AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN The 2002/2003 Annual Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Program has been reviewed by the City Council at a special study session and a public hearing, as well as by the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. Adopt Resolution d No. 02-95 making appropriations in the amounts budgeted; adopt Resolution No. 02-96 radopting the Five Year Capital Improvement Program; adopt Resolution No. 02-97 setting the Gann Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year; adopt Resolution No. 02-98 authorizing a loan to the RDA; adopt Resolution No. 02-99 amending the Position Classification Plan; approve the adjustments submitted. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR JAMISON AND SULLIVAN, INC. CONTRACT FOR THE TMC OPPOSITION EFFORT Jamison and Sullivan, Inc. provide advocacy services for the TMC opposition effort. Approval of an additional $46,000 will bring the contracted total to $177,891.60. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a new professional services agreement with Jamison and Sullivan, Inc., for advocacy services, for an amount not to exceed $46,000, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR: "COMMON GROUND: FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA" In October 1999, Governor Davis signed into law AB1355 and SB216 establishing the Lower Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. The legislature charged the Conservancy with developing a parkway and open space plan. Adopt Resolution No. 02-100 approving the San Gabriel and Los Angeles Rivers Watershed and Open Space Plan, "Common Ground: from the Mountains to the Sea." One written comment was submitted on this item. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE SAN GABRIEL WATERSHED, SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS, AND LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVER GRANT PROGRAM The State of California's Resources Agency (Agency) announced a competitive grant program for the San Gabriel River Watershed, San Gabriel Mountains and Lower Los Angeles River Conservancy (RMC). The program will provide funds for "open space, non - motorized trails, bike paths, and other low -impact recreation uses and wildlife habitat restoration and protection." Adopt Resolution No. 02-101 authorizing the submittal of a grant application for the San Gabriel Watershed, San Gabriel Mountains, and Lower Los Angeles River Grant Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000. One written comment was submitted on this item. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA (DBAA) NOS. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, AND 22 - RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND IMPOSING ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 DBAA's are districts set up to facilitate the maintenance of surface and subsurface drainage devices that are not eligible for maintenance by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Adopt Resolution No. 02.102 to initiate proceedings; approve the Engineers _ Report; and impose annual assessments on Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, and 22 for Fiscal Year 2002/2003. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR SMYTH DRIVE - REMOVAL OF EXISTING NO -STOPPING ZONE Smyth Drive is currently a four -lane roadway with no on -street parking between the western property line of Valencia High School and Copper Hill Drive. In order to accommodate the recent and expected growth at Valencia High School, additional on -street parking is necessary. Adopt Resolution No. 02-103 removing the existing no -stopping zone (2,500 feet) along the north side of Smyth Drive, between Valencia High School and Copper Hill Drive, to provide additional on -street parking for Valencia High School. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR SIERRA HIGHWAY BRIDGE(S) OVER THE RAILROAD - PROJECT NO. S3009 - AWARD DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT . This project will rehabilitate and/or replace the two existing bridges on Sierra Highway over the railroad while providing adequate travel lane widths for motorists and cyclists, as well as standard sidewalks for pedestrians in each direction. Award design services contract for the Sierra Highway Bridge(s) over the Railroad, Project No. 53009, to Parsons Brinkerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. in the amount of $568,766, and authorize a 10 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $56,876.60, for a total project budget not to exceed $625,642.60; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR JAN HEIDT METROLINK STATION - NEWHALL PARKING LOT EXPANSION, PROJECT NO. F2002; STPL-5450(012); E.A. 07 -931507 -PROPERTY ACQUISITION Successful property acquisition is a major step toward completion of the Jan Heidt Metrolink Parking Lot Expansion project and other amenities needed to meet commuters' parking requirements. After months of negotiation by City staff, the current property owner, Anawalt Lumber & Material Company, has agreed to settle for real property valued at $2,534,000, which encompasses three contiguous parcels adjacent to the Jan Heidt Metrolink Station site. Appropriate $384,000 from the Proposition A Local Return Fund Balance to CIP Project No. F2002206-8001. Authorize an expenditure in the amount of $384,000 from Account No. F2002206-8001 for the purpose of acquiring real property located at 22427 Market Street; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents related to the property acquisition and purchase agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR INITIATING PROCEEDINGS AND DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FORMATION OF A SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2002-01- PROJECT NO. S4001 Currently, the City desires to underground all existing overhead utilities along Soledad Canyon Road from Camp Plenty Road east to Sierra Highway. This resolution initiates the proceedings for the formation of an underground utility district and declaring the City's intention to form the district by calling for a public hearing on the formation. Adopt Resolution No. 02411 to initiate proceedings and Resolution No. 02-104 declaring the City's intention and calling for a public hearing on August 27, 2002, for the formation of Soledad Canyon Road Underground Utility District No. 2002-01. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TRACT MAP NO. 42670 (CENTRE POINTE BUSINESS PARD AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE 1B The developer is required to install parkway landscaping and must provide for the long- term maintenance of the landscaping as a requirement of the development. The developer is requesting to include the maintenance of the parkway and slope landscaping in a landscape maintenance district and is proposing to include 13 properties outside the boundaries of the development into the district. Adopt Resolution No. 02-105 to initiate the annexation proceedings, order the preparation of preliminary Engineer's Report, declare the City's intention to annex the development into the corresponding District, mail ballots, call for the public hearing on the levy of assessments, and set the public hearing for August 27, 2002. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR t FISCAL YEAR 01/02 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS During the course of the Fiscal Year, several items have come to staffs attention that need to be adjusted and approved by the City Council. These adjustments are to ensure proper authorization and recording of events that have occurred during the last fiscal year. Adopt Resolution No. 02-106 approving a loan from the General Fund to the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District in the amount of $1,400,000; adopt Resolution No. 02-107 approving a loan from the General Fund to the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District in the amount of $1,100,000; adopt Resolution No. 02-108 approving a loan previously approved by the Council, from the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District to the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District, in the amount of $1,465,664; approve budget amendments; authorize the write-off of the Caltrans Account Receivable for the NPDES stormwater fees in the amount of $834,993. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR SAND CANYON JOINT VENTURE PROJECT On June 11, 2002, the City conducted a hearing and ordinance first reading on the Sand Canyon Joint Venture Project which consisted of the approval of Tentative Tract Map 52355 and Tentative Tract Map 53074, associated entitlements and Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the project. Adopt Ordinance No. 02-6 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. 7 Councilmember Kellar disqualified himself from participating on this item due to a possible conflict of interest. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 347 On October 3, 2001, approximately 60 employees of the City voted to unionize and be represented by Service Employees International Union Local 347. The Memorandum of Understanding represents the parameters previously established by the City Council. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding that has been negotiated between the City and the Service Employees International Union Local 347, and authorize the Interim City Manager or designee to sign and accept the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City. Ken Pulskamp, Interim City Manager, provided additional information. Addressing the Council on this item was Craig Bierlein, representing SEN 347. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23 AND 24 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-109 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 23 and 24. ITEM 15A CONSENT CALENDAR AMENDMENT TO CANYON COUNTRY SENIOR HOUSING DEFERRED IMPACT FEE AGREEMENT Approval of amendment to increase debt amount. Authorize the City's agreement to an increase in the permissible amount of outstanding senior debt from twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) to thirteen million five hundred thousand dollars ($13,500,000), and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment to Deferred Agreement and Subordination Agreement (the "Subordination Agreement") in the form herewith presented to the City Council, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Through action taken earlier during the meeting, this item was added to the agenda at this time. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the, Consent Calendar, noting Councilmember Kellar's disqualification on Item 13. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth,'Weste, McLean, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM W PUBLIC HEARING ORDERING THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 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, stated that if assessments are approved at this public hearing, they are then transferred to the County of Los Angeles for placement on the County tax rolls. If the assessments are not approved, the City will lose the ability to place the assessments on the County tax rolls for Fiscal Year 2002/2003. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that no protests had been received. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 02-110 ordering the continued maintenance and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2002/2003. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Sellar, Smyth, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 17 PUBLIC HEARING ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF ALL ZONES WITHIN SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, Tl, AND T1A FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 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 currently, the Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance Districts consists of three districts with 35 individual zones or annexations. Each year, the proposed District's budgets for the coming fiscal year are presented to -the City Council for approval. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. 0 Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that no protests had been received. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste to adopt Resolution No. 02.111 and approve the Engineer's Report for the annual levy of assessments and continued maintenance of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, Tl, and T1A for Fiscal Year 200212008, and appoint the Director of Administrative Services as the designee for the Landscape Maintenance Districts On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Sellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None , Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 1S PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. P02-12, FINDING THAT SANTA CLARITA, LLC AND BERMITE RECOVERY, LLC HAVE NOT COMPLIED IN GOOD FAITH WITH THE TERMS OF THE PORTA BELLA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all notices required have been provided. In report, Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, stated that at the April 2, 2002 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission adopted Resolution No. P02-12 finding that Santa Clarita, LLC and Bermite Recovery, LLC have not complied in good faith with the provisions of the Porta Bella Development Agreement. On May 2, 2002, Santa Clarita, LLC submitted a letter to the City, appealing the Planning Commission's adoption of Resolution No. P02-12. In their letter, Santa Clarita, LLC states, "We believe we are compliant with our Development Agreement in the four areas particularized by the Planning Commission." Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Citizen's Advisory Group. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to continue the public hearing to October 22, 2002. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Weste, McLean, Ferry *1 ADJOURN31ENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the. meeting.at 7.:58 pm. FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. A Special City Council meeting will be held Monday, July 8, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA to consider an appeal of Master Case No. 02-022 - project site - Sub Area 8 - Pony League of the North Valencia I Specific Plan. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. An adjourned meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at 5 p.m. to conduct a hearing on the resolution of necessity for acquisition of the Metrolink property. 7 ATTEST: 02J=e25=A= 11 MAYOR