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Home My WebLink About2002-01-08 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA' CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. JANUARY 8, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:05 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Darcy. 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 WITS LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: Santa Clarita LLC v. City of Santa Clarita, et al I Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 254794 Case Name: People for Environmentally Responsible Cleanup, Inc., et al v. City of Santa Clarita, et al Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 256686 Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery LLC Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 257152 CONFERENCE WITS LEGAL COUNSEL • Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) - two matters RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:06 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:12 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in closed session that was required to be reported. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT Councilmember Kellar made a statement regarding the Whitaker Bermite site and perchlorate contamination and recommended a Council sub -committee be formed to work with various s agencies, the community and the property owner on this issue. ADJOINT` Mayor Ferry ad journed the! meetingat 6:15 p.m, . CITY CLER'K'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 6:21 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Weste introduced Jason Hall of Troop 497 who led the flag salute. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Darcy commented on the passing of Tom Silver. Councilmember Kellar commented on the passing of Bud Brown. Councilmember Smyth explained a bet lost by Mayor Ferry who donned a Hart High School t -shirt and cap and sang the Hart alma mater with the assistance of 3 students from Hart High. Councilmember Weste commented on the passing of Reverend Bob Bloom. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) Councilmember Weste commented on the SCAG State of the Region report, that was recently received. Mayor Ferry introduced two 30 -second commercials supported by the Blue Ribbon Task Force on kids and alcohol. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, reported on the City Hall building cleanup. AWARDSIRECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers presented certificates to 3 local businesses in recognition of their receipt of the Waste Reduction Awards Program from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Former Mayor Carl Boyer gave a presentation on the City's Sister City Relationship with Tena, Equador. Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, made additional comments. `d PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Marsha McLean regarding Newhall Ranch and high- speed rail; Cam Noltemeyer regarding One Valley/One Vision; Bill Wittenberg regarding various issues including TV disposal, tourism, Newhall Land subdivision signs; and Dennis Conn regarding various issues including voting in April, aspects of the eco -expo that might help Ecuador and a monorail STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, commented briefly regarding buses for the Board of Supervisors hearing on Newhall Ranch, a report being prepared on the Newhall Land signs, and the efforts on Porta Bella. 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 Darcy, to approve the agenda, pulling Consent Items 9,11 and 12. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF M1 NUTES Motion by Weste, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of December 11, 2001 special and regular meetings and the December 20, 2001 special meeting as submitted. G 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 RESOLUTION FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT FOR PROMOTING INCREASED RECYCLING OF BEVERAGE CONTAINERS The City seeks to apply for a grant to promote increased recycling of beverage containers, primarily California Redemption Value (CRV) beverage containers and reduce litter. The requested grant funds will be used to provide convenient and efficient trash and recycling containers for public transportation stops that are highly susceptible to litter. The purpose of this grant request is to provide urgently needed recycling opportunities to high -usage public i transportation stops. Adopt Resolution No. 02-1 for the California Department of Conservation Beverage Container Recycling Grant in the amount of $60,000 for promotion of reduction of litter and recycling beverage containers. ITEMS CONSENT 'CALENDAR - TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD)-TRACT NG. 49549; MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN (MTD).NO. 1438 Resolution to authorize -the transferofMiscellaneous Transfer Drain (MTD) No. 1438 to Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) and request LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is necessary for LACFCD to commence maintaining said storm drain. Adopt Resolution No. 02-2 for the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements for Tract No. 49549, Miscellaneous Transfer Drain (MTD) No. 1438, to Los. Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD); authorize the Mayor to execute the Quitclaim Deed; and direct staff to transmit a copy of this report indicating the date and action taken, three copies 5f the unrecorded Quitclaim Deed properly executed, and three certified copies of the adopted resolution to the Building & Safety / Land Development Division at Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 Annexing the following territories into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1: Annexation No. 2002-1,24, Tract No. 43712, in the vicinity of Magic Mountain Parkway and Auto Center Drive; and Annexation No. 2002-L31, Parcel Map No. 20838, in the vicinity of Soledad Canyon Road and Golden Oak Road. Adopt Resolution No. 02-3 to initiate proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-L24 and adopt Resolution No. 02-4 to initiate proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-1,31 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; approve the respective Engineer's Report; declare the City's intention to annex territories; and set the public hearing for January 8, 2002. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 26125 (INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUMS ON SMYTH DRIVE) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Parcel Map No. 26125 consisting of approximately 5.2 acres on Smyth Drive. Approve Parcel Map No. 26125 (Industrial Condominiums on Smyth Drive); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make findings; and instruct the City Treasurer and City Clerk to endorse Certificates on the face of the Map. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR PROJECT INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CENTRAL PARK During the 2001 / 2002 budget process, City Council approved additional funding for the expansion for Central Park Phase IL As a result of the expanded scope of the project, additional daily inspections are required. Authorize increasing the contract amount with DMR Team for inspection services to $160,000. Funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002 in account numbers: 7350-8110 and P4003001. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR CENTRAL PARK MAINTENANCE OFFICE BUILDING TENANT IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT F4001 PROJECT ACCEPTANCE, Acceptance of tenant office improvements. made at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, 4 Santa Clarita, CA. Accept the work performed by Springer Construction, Inc. on the Central Park Maintenance Office Building Tenant Improvements, Project Number F4001; direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 5% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR BOUQUET CANYON MEDIAN LANDSCAPE - PROJECT NO. B4003 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE Acceptance of the landscape improvements to medians on Bouquet Canyon between Alamogordo Road and Centurion Way. Accept the work performed by Springer Construction, Inc. on the Central Park Maintenance Office Building Tenant Improvements, Project Number F4001; direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 5% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR CALIFORNIA HIGH SPEED BAIL The California High Speed Rail Authority is scheduled to screen out 2 of the 3 proposed alignments and select a single preferred alignment and potential station locations between Santa Clarita and Bakersfield at its January 2002 meeting. As part of this process, the Authority has asked communities interested in this segment to present their views on which alignment(s) and station locations should be selected for further analysis. Adopt Resolution No. 02-5 supporting an Antelope Valley route alignment and North Los Angeles County station locations for the proposed California Highspeed Rail system. Addressing the Council on this item was Rick Winsman representing the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. Councilmembers Smyth and Weste made additional comments. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR PRINTING OF TRANSIT SCHEDULES Included in Transit's annual budget are funds for the semi-annual printing of transit schedules coinciding with the revisions to the bus schedules. Fourteen suppliers submitted bids opened by the City Clerk on December 20, 2001. Upon review of the bids, staff found Moore North America to be the lowest responsible bidder. Award a 2 -year contract to Moore North America for $103,900.32 and authorize a 5% contingency for overruns and additional printings. The funds have been budgeted in fiscal year 2001 / 2002 in account 4600-7308. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF CNG FUELING STATION The City Council approved the purchase and installation of a CNG fueling station in the FY 2001 / 2002 budget to support the increasing fleet of CNG vehicles. Staff successfully pursued grant -funding opportunities with the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC). On November 13, 2001, the City Council approved plans and specifications for the 5 fueling station and- authorized the advertisement for bids. Award a contract to Allsup for $328,754 and authorize a five percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $16,438, for a total budgetof$345,192. Funds are budgeted in fiscal year 2001/2002 in Account Nos. 1700- 8610,:5211 -8610,2213 -8610 -.and 2214-8610. Approve, the following transfers: $4,000 from Account No. 5509-7332 to Account No. 5509-8610; $5,600 from Account No. 7100-7015 to Account No. 7100-8610; $5,600 from Account No. 3110-8110 to Account No. 3110-8610; $5,600 from Account No. 4331-8001 to Account No. 4331-8610;16,137 from Account No. 5211-8054 to Account No. 5211-8610. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Thomas Hines representing DRV Energy. Frank Oviedo, Management Analyst, provided information on the staffs recommendation. ITEM 12 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. Councilmember Smyth provided an update. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 49,50 AND 51 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-6 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 49, 50 and 51. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 PUBLIC HEARINGS ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to waive staff presentation. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 1.2 In report, Curtis Nay, Supervising Engineer, stated that the purpose of this public hearing is to consider the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Annexation No. 2002-L24, commercial use, in the vicinity of Magic Mountain Parkway and Auto Center ` Drive; and Annexation No. 2002-L31, commercial use, located in the vicinity of Soledad Canyon i Road and Golden Oak Road. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that no protests were received. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 02-7 approving Annexation No. 2002-L24 and adopt Resolution No. 02-8 approving Annexation No. 2002-L31 and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 15 PUBLIC HEARINGS AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY MASTER CASE 01-046 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-002 TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that this is an appeal submitted by Nextel Communications of the Planning Commission decision to deny Master Case No. 01-046, Conditional Use Permit 01-002, to allow for the construction of a telecommunications facility with a pine tree design. The project located in the Industrial (I) Zone at 25333 San Fernando Road (Keep It Self -Storage). The applicant's proposal would include the co -location of 2 telecommunications carriers (Nextel and Verizon) on a 58'-0" high standard. A conditional use permit is required to exceed the 35'-0" high limit Industrial zone. Ed Gala, representing Nextel, explained the applicant's proposal. Jeff Lai, engineer representing Nextel, discussed the height requirement. Bob Chacon, representing Verizon Wireless, outlined the basis for the appeal. Additional information was provided in response to questions from Council. No requests to speak were submitted from the public. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to continue the public hearing to February 26, 2002, and direct the applicant to work with staff on alternatives that would be more compatible and aesthetically pleasing. 7 On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry Noes' None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. in memory of Tom Silver. FUTURE MEETINGS The neat regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. A special meeting will be held Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA to consider Golden Valley Ranch. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 02jan8m.doc 3 MAYOR