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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-26 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 4:30 PAL AHNUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 26, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 4:34 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Smyth. 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: City Manager or designee Represented Employees: All positions represented by SEIU Local 347 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR, NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: City Manager or designee Unrepresented Employees: All positions not represented by SEIU Local 347 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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) - four matters RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to closed session at 4:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:20 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that in Closed Session by unanimous vote, Council authorized participation as amicus at no cost to the city in the Barden v. City of Sacramento matter regarding rebuilding sidewalks. ADJOURN Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m. CITY CLERWS 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 McLean introduced Melissa Kodama who sang "God Bless America". CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:23 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember McLean requested that Patti Shea of The Signal, who would be leaving Santa Clarita for London, England soon, lead the flag salute. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar commented on the upcoming Holiday Parade and urged attendance and commented on a recent tour of the Borax mine outside of Death Valley. Councilmember Weste commented on the upcoming Holiday Parade and the status of the diaper recycling pilot program. Mayor Ferry commented on the recent retirement of Betty Peters from Borax and wished her well, and commented on the candlelight walk for Safe Rides on December 14, 2002. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Weste reported on a Sanitation District meeting that she and Councilmember McLean attended. Councilmember Smyth reported on the Development Committee meeting held last week where the Las Lomas development was discussed. Councilmember McLean reported on recent meetings concerning the I-5 and SR -14 freeways in an attempt to alleviate traffic. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers presented certificates to volunteers on the Blue Ribbon Task Force. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Jackie Bick, representing Assemblymember George Runner, presented a plaque to Mayor Frank Ferry for his year of service as Mayor of the City. 2 -- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Allan Cameron regarding a fund raiser for the Pet Assistance Foundation and regarding the homeless shelter; Josefina Reyes representing the Los Angeles County Public Library who introduced the new manager for the Valencia Library, Sherry Smith; Tim Davis representing the Santa Clarita Community Development Center regarding the homeless shelter; Leon Strand representing Friendly Valley Community Church regarding the homeless shelter; Reverend Lynda Kay representing the Santa Clarita Science of Mind Church regarding the homeless shelter; Mark McCabe regarding the homeless shelter; Vonnie Cronenwett representing the Santa Clarita Community Development Center Board of Directors regarding the homeless shelter; Karyn Cronkite representing the Santa Clarita Church of Religious Science; Omer Murray regarding the homeless shelter; Mike Bottom regarding the homeless shelter; Gerald Reiche representing the Santa Clarita Church of Religious Science regarding the homeless shelter; Jeff McKelvie regarding the homeless shelter; Reverend Rory Strahan representing the Village Church regarding the homeless shelter; Carol Spale regarding the homeless shelter; Mark Siegen regarding the homeless shelter and a proposed truck stop; Denise Schurmann regarding the homeless shelter; Mark Benson regarding the homeless shelter; Berta Gonzalez -Harper regarding the homeless shelter; David Lutness representing the Democratic Alliance for Action regarding the homeless shelter (submitted material); Charlene White regarding the homeless shelter; Robert Spale regarding the homeless shelter; Carole Lutness regarding the homeless shelter (submitted material); and Faye Herman representing the Santa Clarita Church of Religious Science regarding the homeless shelter. Nineteen written comments were submitted regarding the homeless shelter. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, explained the substantial notification provided on the homeless shelter issue and commented on the wide variety of projects developed in Canyon Country. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry called a recess at 7:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m. 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 Kellar, to approve the agenda, hearing Items 12 and 13 before Item 11. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the November 12, 2002 special and regular meeting minutes as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:46 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Ferry reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 8:01 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 RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SITE SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE POLLUTION ABATEMENT FEE FOR THE CREEKSIDE DEVELOPMENT WEST OCB2(RODLCCH A 44831, LOS2CEEKSIE)ETTING ATIME A PE FOR PUBLIC HEARING Proposition 218 requires that the City conduct an election of property owners for the imposition of the Site Specific Storm Drainage Pollution Abatement Fee for the Creekside development. The resolution initiates the election proceedings as required. Adopt Resolution No. initiating�orthe ptoC ce Specific mainePollutonAba Abatement Fee dse the pub hearingfor November 26, 2002. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS: ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L42, CITRUS STREET PARKING LOT; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-1,43,22833 COPPERHILL DRIVE As a condition of the approval, these parcels, located at Citrus Street and Valencia Boulevard, are required to annex into the City of Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. Newhall Land and Valencia BA Venture, L.P., have agreed to provide funds for all necessary streetlight improvements. Adopt Resolution No. 02-162 to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-L42; and adopt Resolution No. 02-163 to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-1,43 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; approve the Engineer's Reports; declare the City's intention to annex territories; and set the public hearing for November 26, 2002. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR 2001/2002 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. M0017 -PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This item discusses the completion of the 2001/2002 Annual Slurry Seal Program. Accept g the work performed by American Asphalt South, Inc., on the 2001/2002 Annual Slurry Seal 2 -- Program; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; direct staff to release the remaining ten percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR, TRACT MAP NO. 44831 (CREEKSIDE, NORTH VALENCIA II ANNEXATION) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Tract Map No. 44831(Creekside, North Valencia II Annexation) is the third and final phase of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 44831, which was granted approval by the Planning Commission on September 28, 2000'and the City Council on January 11, 2000. Approve Tract Map No. 44831; accept on behalf of the public, the offers of dedication for public use and road purposes, all necessary easements; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer and the City Clerk to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR, UNIVERSAL FARE SYSTEM The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has established the Universal Fare System (UFS) as the regional transit fare system for Los Angeles County. The UFS program utilizes "Smart Card Technology" as the fare system. Participants in the UFS program include LACMTA and 11 other Los Angeles County Municipal Transit Operators including Santa Clarita Transit. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a contract with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR, PARTICIPATION AND CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE HOLIDAY PARADE Request City Council direction on a 2001 suggestion by the Fourth of July Parade Committee to establish a new parade in the Canyon Country area of the City during the holiday season. This venture would require commitment from the City in the form of personnel. Approve the City's co-sponsorship of the 2002 Holiday Parade. Appropriate $12,000 from City Council Contingency Account No. 2250-7401, $4,000 to Field Services Account No. 5211-8001, and $8,000 to Sheriffs Department Account No. 6100-8076 to cover costs associated with co-sponsorship of 2002 Holiday Parade. Direct staff to perform an analysis following the 2002 Holiday Parade regarding future co-sponsorship. Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR, -- RESOLUTION TO APPLY TO THE SCAQMD (SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT) AND THE MSRC (MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE) FOR MATCHING GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS LOCAL GOVERNMENT MATCH PROGRAM 5 The City is actively pursuing grants through the SCAQMD/MSRC. This current grant matches budgeted AB 2766 funds committed to the Transit Maintenance Facility (TMF). The funds will be used to purchase and install a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fast -fill fueling station with four dual dispensing units. Adopt Resolution No. 02-164 authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the SCAQMD (South Coast Air Quality Management District) and MSRC (Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee) for funding under the Alternative Fuels Local Government Match Program. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into agreements with the SCAQMD/MSRC necessary to participate in the Subvention Fund Match Program if selected for funding, subject to City Attorney app ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST requires at the Section 54970 of the Government Code, also known ointmenhe ts ofcall ongoingtbaards, legislative body must cause to be prepared a list of app commissions and committees which are appointed by the City Council. Approve the Local Appointments List and designate the Valencia Public Library to receive a copy of the list. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 45 AND 46 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-165 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 45 and 46. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 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 this meeting, this item was considered after Items 12 Through action taken earlier during and 13. Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Lisa Hardy, Senior Planner, reported that this item is for Council to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's determination that Santa Clarita, LLC and Bermite Recovery, LLC have not complied in good faith with the terms of the Porta Bella Development —^ Agreement, a compliance review was initiated in the Fall of Agreement. In accordance with the Section 6 (b)(x) of the Porta Bella Development and a public hearing 2001 before the Planning Commission was held on March 14, 2002, to inform the Commission of the Director of Planning and Building Service's findings of noncompliance and to consider other evidence. Thereafter, at its meeting on April 2, 2002, the Commission adopted Resolution P02-12 finding that Santa Clarita, LLC and Bermite Recovery, LLC have not complied in good faith with four provisions of the Porta Bella Development Agreement. Santa Clarita, LLC in a letter to the City dated May 2, 2002, appeal the Planning Commission's determination of noncompliance to the City Council. Gary Brown, representing the appellant, Santa Clarita LLC and Bermite Recovery LLC, presented information on how they had complied in good faith with the terms of the development agreement. Carl Newton, City Attorney, explained the City's position in how the development agreement has not been complied with. In response, Gary Brown offered a rebuttal. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. RECESS AND RECONVENE -- Mayor Ferry called a recess at 8:54 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:07 p.m. Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to continue this item to the meeting of February 25, 2003, leaving the public hearing open. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1 AS: ANNEXATION NO. 2002-1,42, CITRUS STREET PARKING LOT; ANNEXATION NO. 2002-1,43, 22833 COPPERHILL DRIVE Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was considered prior to Item 11. Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. ^ Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Council consensus to waive staff presentation. 7 In report Curtis Nay, Supervising Engineer, stated that as a condition of the approval, these parcels, located at Citrus Street and Valencia Boulevard, are required to annex into the City of Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. Newhall Land and Valencia BA Venture, L.P., have agreed to provide funds for all necessary streetlight improvements. 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. 02-166 to approve the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Annexation No. 2002-L42; ove and adopt of assessments lfort Santa Clarita Streetlight Ma nteno e annexation of tetries and the levyvy ance District No. 1 for Annexation No 2002-L43. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, McLean, Keller, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 PUBLIC HEARING SITE SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE ELECTION AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS, IMPOSING SITE SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE POLLUTION ABATEMENT FEE FOR THE CREEKSIDE DEVELOPMENT WEST OF MCBEAN PARKWAY AND NORTH OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD, TRACT 44831, LOTS 1-22 Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was considered prior to Item 11. 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, Jason Smisko, Interim Environmental Services Manager, reported that the proposed resolution establishes the site specific storm drainage fees for the Creekside development west of McBean Parkway and north of Newhall Ranch Road. Urban runoff and stormwater from the development will be diverted to a filter detention basin for treatment and storage. For the City to properly fund the maintenance of this water quality facility and the five outlets to the San Francisquito Creek, a Site Specific Storm Drainage Pollution Abatement Fee is needed. 3 -- No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that a ballot had been received from the sole property owner in favor of the fee. Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 02-168 making findings regarding election results, setting site specific Storm Drainage Utility Fees for the Creekside development. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Smyth Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1' floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. A special reorganization meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, I' floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLMM 02Nov26m.doc 0 MAYO �—