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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-22 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA "— CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. OCTOBER 22, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:09 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. 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) D'Egidio v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PC 024381Y CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) - one matter RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to closed session at 6:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:22. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT In Closed Session by unanimous vote, Council took action to file a petition for review by the California Supreme Court in the D'Egidio v. City of Santa Clarita matter; and, by a vote of 4-0 with Councilmember Kellar abstaining, Council authorized the filing of an administrative appeal regarding a prevailing wage decision of the State Director of Industrial Relations regarding the construction of the Canyon Country Library. ADJOURN Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:24 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 Mike Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:27 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ferry introduced Cezar Obnial representing the Filipino -American Association who led the flag salute. COUNCILMEM13ER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on acts of terror in Indonesia. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember McLean reported on the October 9 Sanitation District meeting; the October 12 cleanup of Whitney Canyon and invited everyone to attend the opening next Saturday; the recent joint meeting with the Parks & Recreation Commission on the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and open space; and the recent SCV School Coalition meeting. Councilmember Smyth urged everyone to vote on election day; provided an update of the Trash Franchise Sub -committee; and commented on today's visit from the staff of the Integrated Waste Management Board regarding the City's base year study. Councilmember Weste commented on a large development proposed on Bouquet Canyon outside the City and the necessity for the City to be at the table. Mayor Ferry commented on Proposition 47 on the November ballot. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Representatives of the Daily News presented 4 People's Choice Awards to the City: Best City Park, Central Park; Best Place to See a Live Band, Newhall Park; Best Community Event, Concerts in the Park; The Absolute Best of Santa Clarita, The People. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Paul Strickland representing the William S. Hart School District regarding support for Proposition 47; Teresa Todd representing the Sulphur Springs School District regarding support for Proposition 47; and Bill Wittenberg regarding the selection of a new city manager. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, Interim City Manager, commented on the efforts of the City staff working for the City's benefit. _ 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 Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 2, 3, 4, and 5 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2002 special and regular meetings and the October 15, 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 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FILMING POLICY FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA At the October 8, 2002 Council meeting, City Council held a public hearing and first reading of this ordinance, which adds Chapter 11.46 to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code establishing a Filming Policy. Adopt Ordinance No. 02-10 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.46 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING FILMING POLICY. Addressing the Council on this item was Karen Bryden representing SCV Locations; and Phillip Horlings representing Motion Picture General Store. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL - SARIAYA, QUEZON PHILIPPINES In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed a people -to -people citizen diplomacy initiative. Since then, hundreds of cities all over the world have participated in the Sister Cities International program. Locally, the Santa Clarita Valley International Program (SCVIP), which is an independent local organization, was formed to pursue the establishment of international sister city relationships with the City of Santa Clarita. Approve the establishment of a Sister City relationship with Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines. Authorize the Mayor of Santa Clarita to sign a letter to the Mayor of Sariaya inviting a delegation to visit Santa Clarita in conjunction with the Sister City International Program. Addressing the Council on this item was Carl Boyer representing Santa Clarita Valley International Program (SCVIP); Connie Worden Roberts representing Sister City Committee; and Cezar Obnial representing the Filipino -American Association. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR SHARE THE VISION IV - 1� YEAR UPDATE This item is a summary of accomplishments achieved during the first year of implementation of the Share the Vision IV Community Strategic Plan. Receive staff presentation and approve the annual update of the Share the Vision IV Action Plan. In response to request from Council, Ken Pulskamp, Interim City Manager, provided highlights and information on the implementation of the Share the Vision IV Strategic Plan. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 11.57.010 AND 11.57.020 OF TITLE 11 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING TRUANCY Current language in Title 11 of the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code defines truants as those minors loitering during compulsory school hours between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. This time frame is no longer practical as many schools have changed their bell schedules. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 11.57.010 AND 11.57.020 OF TITLE 11 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING DAYTIME LOITERING. In response to request from Council, County Sheriff Sgt. Don Wyman provided additional information. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR INITIATION OF THE WHITNEY CANYON ANNEXATION Authorization by the City Council to initiate the Whitney Canyon Annexation, and approve the transfer of $25,000 in City Council Contingency Funds to the Planning and Building Services Annexation Services account for related costs and fees. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to initiate the Whitney Canyon Annexation and approve and authorize the transfer of $25,000 from the City Council Contingency Fund, Account No. 2250-7401, to the Planning and Building Services Annexation Services Account No. 3120-8003 for the Whitney Canyon annexation. 0 ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR AMEND THE SIGN REGULATIONS IN TITLE 17 "ZONING" OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) At the City Council meeting of October 8, 2002, Council directed staff to return to the Council meeting of October 22, 2002 in order to conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending the sign regulations of the UDC. Introduce and pass to second reading, an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) REGARDING SIGNS. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR CENTRAL PARK PHASE II - PROJECT NO. P4004 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE On May 27, 2001, City Council awarded Central Park Phase II - Project No. P4004, to Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. The project was completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, and Community Services on October 8, 2002. Accept the work performed by Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. on the Central Park Phase II Project - Project No. P4004. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and direct staff to release the remaining 5% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as stated by law, have been filed. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PROJECT NO. I0001; AND THOROUGHFARE SIGNAL INTERCONNECT - PROJECT NO. C0018 - AWARD DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT Project No. I0001 will install closed-circuit television incident cameras at critical sites, add an appropriate communication system to link to the City's Traffic Management Center (TMC), and develop signal timing to address recurring and nonrecurring congestion. Project No. C0018 will install traffic signal interconnects to closed interconnect gaps along major roadways throughout the City, and will also re -time all traffic signals along those roads to improve traffic flow. Award the design services contract for the Intelligent Transportation Management System, Project No. I0001, and the Thoroughfare Signal Interconnect, Project No. C0018, to Minagar & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $265,841.00, and authorize a 10 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $26,584.10, for a total project budget not to exceed $292,425.10; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR CAMP PLENTY ROAD/STILLMORE STREET - THREE-WAY STOP INSTALLATION Installation of three-way stop signs. Adopt Resolution No. 02-154 authorizing the installation of a three-way stop control at the intersection of Camp Plenty Road and Stillmore Street. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR 2002 HAZARD ELIMINATION SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION The State of California is currently accepting applications to fund projects that serve to eliminate or reduce pedestrian and traffic hazards. The Hazard Elimination Safety grant program is administered through Caltrans. Projects seeking funding through this program must demonstrate the ability to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities. The proposed project would enhance the pedestrian safety at several signalized crossings throughout the City. In developing the intersection crossing enhancements, special attention has been paid to the specific needs of those pedestrians who are 'visually challenged." Approve the proposed 2002 Hazard Elimination Safety project, and direct staff to submit the completed grant application to California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) by the October 31, 2002 deadline. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR MTA CALL FOR PROJECTS GRANT FUNDING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS Through the 2000 and 2001 MTA Call for Projects, the Golden Valley Road/Soledad Canyon Road Interchange and the Transit Maintenance Facility were programmed for grant funds in the amount of $10,218,000 starting in Fiscal Year 2002/2003. The next step in the grant award process is to enter into a Letter of Agreement (LOA) for State funds allocated by the MTA. The LOA specifies how the grant funds will flow to the City over the next two fiscal years and defines the proposed scope of work and schedule for each project. Adopt Resolution No. 02-155 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute on behalf of the City all Letters of Agreement, Memorandums of Understanding, and any other necessary grant documents with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for grant funds awarded to the City in Fiscal Year 2002/2003, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CONTRACTUAL BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES The City's Building and Safety Division uses contractual services for inspection of new buildings. Contractual support for inspection is intended to supplement staffs effort to respond to increased demand for these services. This need has resulted from a significant increase in construction activity during the current fiscal year and shortage in inspection staff. Approve extension of contract for professional building inspection services by JAS, for a new total amount not to exceed $100,000, from Account No. 3710-8001. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR MODIFICATION OF FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM Make program changes to help first time home buyers bridge the gap between the amount their incomes qualify for a first mortgage and the cost of housing in Santa Clarita. Approve the following First -Time Homebuyer Program modifications: (1) Increase maximum loan amount to $60,000; (2) Eliminate rehabilitation minimum; (3) Appropriate $400,000 into Account No. 2711-8001 and $20,000 into Account No. 2711-7011; (4) Increase estimated revenues by $420,000 into revenue Account No. 102-5223. 2 _ ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE, AND RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2002-1 (VALENCIA TOWN CENTER) At the October 8, 2002 regular City Council meeting, an ordinance establishing a special tax within Community Facilities District 2002-1 was introduced, unanimously approved, and passed to a second reading for adoption. Adopt Ordinance No. CFD 02-1-1 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL,P' THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY _0F THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2002-1 (VALENCIA TOWN CENTER), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX. Adopt the City of Santa Clarita Communities Facilities District 2002-1 (Valencia Town Center) Resolution No. CFD 02-1-9, authorizing the investment of bond proceeds in the, Localm�gency Investment Fund. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 40 AND 41 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-156 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers Nos. 40 and 41. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None ITEM 17 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 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 noted the public hearing was opened on June 25, 2002. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to continue the public hearing which was opened June 25, 2002, to November 26, 2002. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. 7 FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission, will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2002 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, November 12, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1°` floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 020ct22m.doc 9 -;;�- q Z� MAYOR