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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-12 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 12, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:03 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: David and Claudia Crissman v. City of Santa Clarita et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PC 029924 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) - two matters RECESS TO AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:04 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that in Closed Session by a vote of 4-0 with one abstention, Council voted to provisionally authorize the City Attorney and Burke Williams & Sorenson to represent the City and prepare a defense in the Crissman matter if Newhall Land does not assume the City's defense. ADJOURN Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:02 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 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Kellar led the flag salute. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers presented Assemblymember George Runner with a plaque honoring his service to the City during his tenure. Assemblymember Runner presented the City with a resolution honoring the good working relationship with the City during his tenure. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember McLean commented on the November 5 special meeting of the Council and her desire to have all meetings held in the Council Chamber televised or videotaped for later review. Question was also asked whether meetings in the Century Room could be videotaped. Carl Newton, City Attorney, recommended that an item be placed on a future agenda for consideration of the matter. Councilmember Kellar commented on his stint as "Principal for a Day" at Sulphur Springs Elementary School, complimented the teachers, and marveled on the computer skills of the kids. Councilmember Smyth commented on a recent tent sale for an auto dealership not in the City and requested information from staff on these types of events. Request was also made to look into what the City of Corona is doing with regard to their energy committee. Mayor Ferry requested that CAG meetings be videotaped for better access; commented on a transition meeting held with Mayor Pro Tem Smyth; and read a letter of resignation from Kimberle Wooten from the Parks & Recreation Commission. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember McLean reported on attending various meetings as well as the grants committee meeting today. Councilmember Kellar reported on the successful Canyon Country community meeting. Councilmember Smyth reported on the status of the trash franchise RFP process, the diaper recycling project, and visits from the Integrated Waste Management Board. Councilmember Weste reported on the expansion of the Castaic Animal Shelter. Mayor Ferry reported on the success of the Santa Clarita Marathon. 2 AWARDS/R.ECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mr. Kelly Clark from the Auto Club of Southern California presented a bronze Traffic Award for Community Safety to the City. Mr. Mitch Cochran, President of Municipal Information Systems Association of California, presented a statewide achievement award for IT practices to Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, on behalf of the staff and City. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Maria Fahrenholz regarding public notice requirements; Denise Henderson regarding the recent Canyon Country meeting; Lynne Plambeck regarding efforts to save the 400 -year old oak tree in Pico Canyon; Douglas Hall regarding replacing signs along Route 126; and Mark Siegen regarding the winter homeless shelter. One written comment was submitted regarding replacing signs along the Route 126 corridor. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, commented on the City's practice to provide notice of matters in excess of what the law requires; reported that a letter had been sent to the County of Los Angeles requesting a meeting be scheduled with all stakeholders in the oak tree matter; and suggested that a staff member could meet with Mr. Siegen regarding the winter shelter. 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 Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that Council might wish to consider adding an item of subsequent need to the agenda to approve a resolution urging the Governor and Attorney General to intervene in the Cemex v. Los Angeles County matter. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to add subsequent need Item 17 to the agenda, finding 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: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to approve the agenda pulling items 8 and 9 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the October 22, 2002 special, Ad Hoc Committee and regular meeting minutes and the November 5, 2002 special meeting minutes 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 NUMBER NOT USED ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 11.57.010 AND 11.57.020 OF TITLE 11 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING DAYTIME LOITERING This ordinance will amend the current municipal code language given recent changes in schedules at schools at all levels throughout the City of Santa Clarita. Adopt Ordinance No. 02-11 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. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR AMEND THE SIGN REGULATIONS OF TITLE 17 "ZONING" OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) The City of Santa Clarita is proposing to amend the sign regulations of Title 17 "Zoning". Some of the amendments include, but are not limited to exemptions, pylon signs and special purpose signs. Adopt Ordinance No. 02-12 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 5 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VALENCIA BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENT Appropriate funds from Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare District fund, and authorize payment to Newhall Land for reimbursement of the costs to complete District road improvements. Appropriate $8,226,615 to Account No. 4364-8001 from the Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare District fund for payment to Newhall Land for reimbursement of the costs to 0 complete public improvement projects within the District. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR GATEWAY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT NO. B2007 - EEM 2000 (147) ADVERTISE FOR BIDS This capital project consists of tree planting along the Metrolink corridor in the following areas: Pine Street, Golden Triangle Road, and Via Princessa. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the advertising for bids for the Gateway Beautification Project No. B2007, EEM 2000 (147). ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR STORM DRAIN TRANSFERS - PROJECT NO. M0032 - REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES This project consists of work being performed by the City in support of storm drain transfers to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into contracts not to exceed $200,000 each with Aquatics Consulting Services, Inc., Ampak Engineering, Inc., and Doty Bros. Equipment Co. for professional services required in support of storm drain transfers to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE BUILDING RESTRICTION AREA WITHIN LOT 152 OF TRACT NO. 51963 (IN THE VICINITY OF DOCKWEILER DRIVE AND OAKHURST DRIVE) Pardee Construction Company ("Developer"), a California Corporation, has requested the vacation of a portion of the building restriction area within Lot 152 of Tract 51963, as shown on the map filed in Book 1240, pages 64 to 85, inclusive of Maps, Los Angeles County Records. A recreation center, originally planned for construction on this lot, has been built on Lot 30 of Tract 51963, and the Developer intends to build a single-family home on Lot 152. Adopt Resolution No. 02-157 for the summary vacation of a portion of the building restriction area within Lot 152 of Tract No. 51963, as shown on Exhibit 'B", and direct staff to record the certified original resolution in the office of the Registrar/Recorder of the County of Los Angeles. In response to inquiry from Councilmember McLean, Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, provided additional information. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF SEWER EASEMENT, IN LOTS 7, 8, AND 9 OF TRACT NO. 33746 (IN THE VICINITY OF VALENCIA BOULEVARD AND MCBEAN PARKWAY) Newhall Land has requested to vacate a portion of an existing sewer easement, as shown on or dedicated by Tract Map No. 33746, filed in Book M56, pages 91-96 inclusive of maps. A portion of the sewer has been relocated and this easement is no longer needed and is considered an excess easement. Adopt Resolution No. 02-158 for the summary vacation of a portion of sewer easement, as shown and described on the Exhibits "A" and 'B'; and direct City staff to record the certified original resolution in the office of the Registrar/Recorder of the County of Los Angeles. In response to inquiry from Councilmember McLean, Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, provided additional information. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 20838 (COMMERCIAL PARCEL ON SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION This map creates one parcel for future commercial use on Soledad Canyon Road consisting of approximately 10.4 acres, located on the northerly side of Soledad Canyon Road just west of Gladding Way, and developed by Newhall Land. Approve Parcel Map No. 20838; accept on behalf of the public, the easements for flood control purposes, the easements for public use and trail purposes, and the right to restrict direct vehicular ingress and egress to Soledad Canyon Road. Make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of Parcel Map No. 20838; instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR WAIVE FORMAL SEALED BID REQUIREMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUTH SPORTS BASKETBALL UNIFORMS Each year, the City offers youth summer and winter basketball, softball/t-ball, and flag football leagues. As part of the program fee, the City provides team uniforms for each participant. At the Council meeting of October 8, 2002 all bids were rejected and direction was given to rebid. To meet the timeline for the winter basketball season, staff determined performing an expedited request for quote would provide uniforms for the initial sports season and allow time to rebid the annual contract for uniforms. Waive the formal sealed bid requirement, and ratify the award of the contract to All Star Embroidery for winter basketball sports uniforms for Fiscal Year 2003, in the amount of $28,685.70. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 42 AND 43 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-159 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers Nos. 42 and 43. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, McLean, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 0 ITEM 13 PUBLIC HEARING GATE KING INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that the development of the Gate King Industrial Park project includes the subdivision of 584 acres into 88 lots. The proposed project site is located in the southern portion of the City of Santa Clarita, specifically west of the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR 14), and is bounded by Sierra Highway to the east and San Fernando Road to the north. Pine Street is located along the western boundary of the project site and undeveloped mountainous terrain is located to the south. Mark T. Gates Jr., representing the applicant Gate King Properties, Inc., outlined the proposed project. Addressing the Council on this item was Cheryl Bunt; Manny Santana; Caroline Squires; Beth Varner; Camille Gavaldon; Karen McElhatton; Paul Edelman representing the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (submitted material); Jennifer Kilpatrick; Mike Lyons representing Santa Clarita Oaks Conservancy; Barbara Wampole representing Friends of Santa Clara River; Teresa Savaikie; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE (submitted material); Maria Fahrenholz; Sandra Cattell; Charles Hall; Cynthia Neal -Harris representing the SCV Oak Conservancy (submitted material); Jose Hernandez; Don Gately; David James representing the Forest Preservation Society of Southern California (submitted material); and Chris Finn. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry called a recess at 8:31 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:47 p.m. Addressing the Council on this item was Tim Ben Boydston; Jay Julien; Lyle Olsen; Jim Coffey; Leon Worden representing the Newhall Redevelopment Committee and the SCV Historical Society; David Hahn; Duane Harte; Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Economic Development Committee; Steve Arklin; Larry Bird representing the Old Town Newhall Association; Craig Peters; Randall Winter representing the Newhall Redevelopment Committee and the Old Town Newhall Association; Rick Winsman representing the SCV Chamber of Commerce; Art Tresierras; and Dennis Neiditch representing NFT Investments. Twenty written comments were submitted. In response to questions from councilmembers, Paul Edelman, Mark Gates, and Vince Bertoni provided additional information. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to close the public hearing. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry Noes: McLean Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to continue the matter to the meeting of January 28, 2003, directing staff to follow up on the list of issues raised by the City Council and to provide a list of these issues to the Council in a memo as soon as possible. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 UNFINISHED BUSINESS NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER In report, Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, advised that this is the time for Council nomination and appointment to fill one unexpired term on the Planning Commission. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Councilmember Smyth nominated Mike Berger. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to appoint Mike Berger to fill the unexpired term on the Planning Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry called a recess at 10:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:38 p.m. ITEM 15 UNFINISHED BUSINESS APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER CONTRACT Mayor Ferry reported that a proposed contract between the City and Mr. Pulskamp is presented for consideration and approval by the City Council. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by McLean, to approve the City Manager contract, amending the severance portion to 12 months and deleting reference to teaching. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, McLean, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS THE LAS LOMAS PROJECT Councilmember Weste reported that in May 2002, a proposal for the Las Lomas project was submitted to the City of Los Angeles. The proposed project lies contingent to the City of Santa Clarita's southern boundary between Interstate 5 and Highway 14. On August 27, 2002, the Council directed staff to seek a qualified lobbyist through an RFP process. Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to direct staff to prepare a resolution of opposition to the proposed Las Lomas project and schedule City Council consideration of this resolution as soon as possible. Authorize hiring The Afriat Consulting Group, Inc. to represent the City in lobbying efforts regarding this project. Authorize the transfer of $50,000 from Council contingency Account 2250-7401 to Account 3120-8110. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 17 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CEMEX V. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES MATTER. Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was added to the agenda for discussion at this time. Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, noted the receipt of a letter dated November 12, 2002 from Andrea Matarazzo of Remy, Thomas and Moose, LLP, attorneys representing the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 12, urging the Governor's Office to support the Attorney General in intervening in the Cemex v. County of Los Angeles case as a defendant and on behalf of the California Department of Conservation, State Mining and Geology Board to safeguard the integrity of the local planning process, State law, and land use policies from federal intrusion. Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron and Andrew Fried. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to adopt Resolution No. 02-160 urging the Governor to support the Attorney General's intervention in the matter of Cemex v. County of Los Angeles, subject to the approval of the City Attorney with non -substantive changes. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p.m. rallIty) D 1J)AA-6111W.' The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY. CLERK 02Nov?.2m.doc 10