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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-26 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MD4UTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. FEBRUARY 26, 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 Darcy PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Maria Lopez, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 214551 Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery LLC Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 257152 Case Name: 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: U -Haul of California Inc. v. City of Santa Clarita United States District Court, Central District, Western Division, Case No. 01-11019 LGB (FMOx) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) — one matter 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 6:25 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that on unanimous vote, Council authorized the City Attorney and the firm of Burke Williams & Sorensen to defend the City with regard to the U -Haul case. ADJOURN Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at, 6:26 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 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Kellar led the flag salute. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Darcy commented on the recent opening of Pavilions and Home Goods and the new facility for the Child & Family Center. Councilmember Kellar commented on the SBC Senior Classic golf tournament and the groundbreaking of the Sierra Vista Boys & Girls Club. Councilmember Smyth commented on the memorial service last Saturday for Dale Basey, ASB Activities Director at Hart High School. Councilmember Weste encouraged that plans be made for a celebration for all the support shown toward the TMC fight. Mayor Ferry commented on the groundbreaking for another section of Golden Valley Road; commented about the efforts on TMC; and announced that Councilmember Darcy had been named Woman of the Year by the California State Senate. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on recent discussion at Sanitation District meetings. Councilmember Weste suggested that thank yous be sent to the County Board of Supervisors for their denial of the TMC project today. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers presented a plaque to Linda Johnson, former District Director for Assemblymember George Runner, for her contributions to the community. 2 PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY �^ Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services, introduced Duane Harte, p Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, who outlined Commission priorities. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Allen Penrose regarding conditions of approval for the Robinson Ranch golf course; Ruthann Levison regarding TMC and Golden Valley Ranch open space; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE regarding TMC and Newhall Ranch; Jennifer Kilpatrick regarding evidence prepared on behalf of the TMC fight; Barbara Wampole representing Friends of the Santa Clara River regarding TMC; Marsha McLean regarding TMC, Golden Valley Ranch open space and the report from the Mayor's Committee on Managed Growth; Karen Pearson representing the Sierra Club encouraging letters supporting wilderness areas in the Forest Service Management Plan; Pauline Harte expressing thanks regarding TMC; Berta Gonzalez -Harper regarding TMC and Golden Valley Ranch open space; Jan Bilson regarding conditions of approval for Robinson Ranch and TMC; James Duzich representing the Aqua Dulce Town Council regarding TMC; and Jean LaRocca regarding noise pollution. STAFF COMMENTS In response to Council request, Carl Newton, City Attorney, explained action taken by the Council in Closed Session with regard to a tolling agreement to defer the statute of limitations for filing a CEQtA lawsuit on the Golden Valley Ranch project to allow time for the City to work out a plan to provide that open space land would be dedicated to the City as open space in perpetuity. Discussion followed regarding the Robinson Ranch golf course with Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning & Building Services, providing information on meetings held and agreements proposed. Council consensus to plant appropriate trees in addition to installing a fence adjacent to Mr. Penrose's property. 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 Councilmember Weste outlined a subsequent need item to consider support for grant funding to preserve the Mentryville Historic Park. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to add subsequent need item as Item 12A finding that there is an immediate need to consider the item and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. MotionbySmyth-, second'by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 9 and 17: fromthe Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2002 meeting as submitted. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. Determine that the titles to all ordinances, which appear on this public agenda, have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR SUPPORT FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY MEASURE C Proposition C is a Los Angeles County Charter Amendment placed on the March 5, 2002 ballot by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors. If passed, it will expand the current command structure of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department utilizing existing funds in the Sheriffs Department Budget. Adopt Resolution No. 02-24 supporting the local Los Angeles County Measure C, the proposed charter amendment for Sheriffs Department restructuring, and direct a letter of support to Sheriff Lee Baca. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SUPPORT FOR THE CALIFORNIA SPACE AUTHORITY The City of Santa Clarita was approached by the California Space Authority for an endorsement of their organization which seeks to expand and retain California space activities through program development, grant administration and policymaker education. Adopt Resolution No. 02-25 supporting local government space policy and direct staff to forward a letter of support to the California Space Authority (CSA). 4 EGEM.4 CONSENT CALENDAR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT YOUTH PROGRAM GRANT AMENDMENT The County of Los Angeles Department of Community and Senior Services is allocating an additional $21,000 for the City of Santa Clarita's Workforce Investment Act Youth Program Grant. This additional money will be used to fund the expansion of year round employment for at -risk youth in Santa Clarita. Approve acceptance and use of Los Angeles County Department of Community and Senior Services Workforce Investment Act Youth Program Grant carry-over allocation of $21,000; increase estimated revenues in account number 109-5215 by $21,000 and appropriate $21,000 in expenditure account number 7456-7015; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract agreements or change orders arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR STONECREST ANNEXATION AREA PREZONE Second reading and adoption of an ordinance to prezone the Stonecrest annexation area located north of Soledad Canyon Road and the Antelope Valley Freeway along the easterly boundary of the City of Santa Clarita from the Los Angeles County designation of R-1-5000 (single-family residential, 5,000 square foot minimum lot size) to the City's designation of RS (Residential Suburban). Adopt Ordinance No. 02.2 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO APPROVE PREZONE NO. 01-001 (MASTER CASE 01-068) FOR THE STONECREST ANNEXATION AREA LOCATED NORTH OF SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AND THE ANTELOPE VALLEY FREEWAY AND EAST OF SHADOW PINES BOULEVARD IN THE COMMUNITY OF CANYON COUNTRY OUTSIDE OF AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY LIMITS. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR WILEY CANYON ROAD CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AND ZONE CHANGE Second reading and adoption of an ordinance to rezone two parcels located on Wiley Canyon Road, south of Via Macarena from CN (Commercial Neighborhood) with a PD (Planned Development) Overlay, to RMH (Residential Medium High). Adopt Ordinance No. 02-3 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 01-002 (MASTER CASE (01-254) FOR THE WILEY CANYON CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND SUNSHINE DAYCARE LOCATED AT 23720 AND 23706 WILEY CANYON ROAD. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR ACCEPTANCE OF USED OIL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) provides annual grants to cities and counties for establishing local collection programs that encourage the recycling of used oil based on a per capita basis. This year, the CIWMB awarded the City with funds in the amount of $47,816 for use in the City's door-to-door used oil collection program. Accept grant funds provided by the California Integrated Waste Management Board, increase estimated revenues in account number 001-5105 by $47,816 and appropriate $47,816 to account number 3812-8001. 5 ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR LOST CANYON ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND SIDEWALK (SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL) PROJECT NO. T3009 - APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ANTICIPATED PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN Construction of a pedestrian bridge and sidewalk along the south side of Lost Canyon Road over the Sand Canyon Wash. Direct the City Manager to accept the grant award in the amount of $405,000 from Caltrans through the Safe Routes to School program; increase the estimated revenues in Account No. 109-6714 by $45,000; appropriate $45,000 to Project No. T3009109-8001; approve the transfer of $5,000 from Account No. 4322-8001 to Account No. T3009201-8001; and direct staff to initiate the preliminary engineering design phase of the project. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002 VALLEY STREET/CALGROVE BOULEVARD CUL-DE-SAC IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. S2003 AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT The Valley Street/Calgrove Boulevard Cul-de-sac Improvements will install necessary improvements for the permanent closure of Valley Street/Calgrove Boulevard while maintaining emergency vehicle access at all times. Award the construction contract for the Valley Street/Calgrove Boulevard Cul-de-sac Improvements, CIP Project No. S2003, to Tyner Paving in the amount of $75,144.78 and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $11,271.72; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. One written comment was received on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste to approve the recommended action. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Smyth Noes: Ferry Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR 2001/2002 ANNUAL CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM (CITYWIDE) - PROJECT NOS. M0023, M0031, AND T0015 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE On November 27, 2001, the City Council awarded the construction contract for the 2001/2002 Annual Concrete Rehabilitation Program to Kalban, Inc. This project facilitated the installation and repair of various concrete capital amenities throughout the City. Accept the work performed by Kalban, Inc. on the 2001/2002 Annual Concrete Rehabilitation Program (Citywide), Project Nos. M0023, M0031, and R0015; 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 that no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 11 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. Addressing the Council on this item was Bill Hutton, legal counsel representing Blue Barrel and Santa Clarita Disposal. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 06 AND 07 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-26 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 06 and 07. ITEM 12A CONSENT CALENDAR SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM Support for grant funding to preserve the Mentryville Historic Park. Adopt Resolution No. 02-27 to support for grant funding to preserve the Mentryville Historic Park. Through action taken earlier in the meeting; this item was added to the agenda at this time. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 9. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 PUBLIC HEARINGS APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION OF DENIAL FOR MASTER CASE 01-046 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-002 TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY Mayor Ferry affirmed that the public hearing was still open from the January 8, 2002 meeting. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that this is a continued public hearing on the appeal of the Planning Commission decision to deny the conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a 50'-0" telecommunications facility. The project site is 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 two telecommunications carriers (Nextel and Verizon) on a 50',0" high standard with a pine tree design. A conditional use permit is required to exceed the 35'-0" high limit Industrial zone. The City Council heard this item on January 8, 2002, and directed staff to work with the applicant to mitigate potential impacts associated with the proposed facility. Representing the applicant, Ed Gala representing Nextel and Bob Chacon representing Verizon Wireless commented on the proposal. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Motion by Kellar, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 02-28 upholding the Planning Commission decision to deny Master Case 01-046 and Conditional Use Permit 01-002. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Weste Noes: Smyth, Ferry Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS MAYOR'S COMMITTEE ON MANAGED GROWTH FOR A QUALITY COMMUNITY - PRESENTATION OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY REPORT John Hoskinson, Chair of the Mayor's Committee on Managed Growth, reported that in August 2000, the City Council created a 16 -member Mayor's Committee on Managed Growth for a Quality Community ("Committee") to proactively address the issue of growth in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Committee's mission was to advise the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles in the development and implementation of long-term sustainable growth strategies. The final report is the culmination of the committee's efforts and provides action - oriented policies and strategies related to environmental protection, housing, infrastructure and public services. One written comment was submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 02-29 which commits the Council to furthering the following recommendations contained in the Growth Management Strategies for the Santa Clarita Valley Report, prepared by the Mayor's Committee on Managed Growth for a Quality Community: 1. Accept the Growth Management Strategies for the Santa Clarita Valley Report; 2. Continue to support the One Valley One Vision Joint Valleywide General Plan process; 3. Create a standing implementation committee; and 4. Support proactive community involvement and public education as part of the implementation process. go On roll call vote: r� Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Ferry i Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 15 NEW BUSINESS VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS - AMENDMENT TO SECTION 12.48.060 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE Andrew Yi, Associate Engineer, reported that this item will restrict the use of vehicles exceeding 14,000 pounds on the segment of Avenue Stanford between Rye Canyon Road and State Route 126. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to continue the item to the March 26, 2002 meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. in memory of Walter Fisher, Santa Clarita Valley pioneer. I �l ltll Li A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: 0 MAYOR