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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
4:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
DECEMBER 9, 2003
CALLTO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 4:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmembers Ferry and Weste.
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: Cemex Inc. v. County of Los Angeles
U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Case No. 02-00747 (DT)
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 4:33 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
5:16 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was
required to be reported.
ADJOURN
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 5:17 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:18 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Smyth led the salute to the flag.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Berta Gonzalez -Harper; Doreen Hawbecker; Sandra Cottell; and
Diane Trautman regarding mayoral rotation.
REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR
Mayor Smyth commented on his year as Mayor.
OUTGOING MAYOR MAKES PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Smyth presented fire turnout coats to Councilmembers, and a pocket watch to the City
Manager.
PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR
A video was presented depicting the year of outgoing Mayor Smyth and presentations were made
by Bruce Fortine representing the Board of Trustees of College of the Canyon; Peter Kavounas
representing Castaic Lake Water Agency; Scott Wilk representing Congressman Buck McKeon;
Patty Kelly representing Senator Pete Knight; Fred Trueblood representing Senator Keith
Richman; Bob Haeuter representing Supervisor Michael Antonovich; Tim Ben Boydsten
representing College of the Canyon who also presented flowers to Lena Smyth; and Scott
Artaninous representing Placertia Baptist Church.
OUTGOING MAYOR TURNS GAVEL OVER TO CITY CLERK
Mayor Smyth gave the gavel to Sharon Dawson, City Clerk.
CITY CLERK OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR FOR 2004
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, opened nominations for the office of Mayor.
Motion by Weste to nominate Bob Kellar as Mayor.
Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed
On voice vote, motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK SWEARS IN NEW MAYOR
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Mayor Bob Kellar.
CITY CLERK TURNS GAVEL OVER TO NEW MAYOR
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, presented the gavel to Mayor Kellar.
NEW MAYOR GIVES ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
Mayor Kellar gave a brief acceptance speech.
NEW MAYOR OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Kellar opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
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Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to nominate Cameron Smyth as Mayor
Pro Tem.
Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed.
On voice vote, motion carried with one no vote.
Councilmember McLean explained her no vote.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers made brief comments.
ADJOURN
Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
RECEPTION
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Susan Coffman, Deputy 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
discussed.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Smyth led the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Smyth led the flag salute.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Weste wished everyone a safe and happy holiday.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
There were none.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
There were none.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Sandra Cottell regarding Towsley Coyote and open
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space; Dennis Neice congratulating Mayor Kellar; Ralph Killmeyer regarding mayoral rotation;
Judy Hist representing the County Public Libraries and the bookmark contest winners; and Allan
Cameron regarding animal members of the community, Pet Assistance Foundation and mayoral
rotation.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, gave a brief update of the vehicle license fee issue.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be needed.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, requested that a Closed Session subsequent need item be added to
follow Item 14 for the purpose of holding a:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Case Name: Cemex Inc. v. County of Los Angeles
U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Case No. 02-00747 (DT)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda with the addition of the
subsequent need item finding that an issue has risen that needs immediate
consideration by Council and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the
agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ferry, Smyth, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the
November 20, 2003 special meeting and the November 25, 2003 special and regular
City Council meetings as submitted.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:22 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Kellar reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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_ 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
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING COUNCILMEMBER
COMPENSATION
The members of the City Council are compensated monthly by the City for the substantial
amount of time and effort they contribute leading our local government. Each Councilmember
makes personal and financial sacrifices in order to fulfill the responsibilities associated with their
jobs. The last City Council compensation adjustment took place on July 1, 2002. Adopt
Ordinance No. 03-16 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES."
ITEM 3
_ CONSENT CALENDAR
2003-04 MIDYEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND RESOLUTION FOR EMPLOYEE
COMPENSATION
Each year at this time, City staff takes the opportunity to review the City's adopted budget to
determine if any financial adjustments are necessary. As with every year, expenditure, revenue,
and capital project budgets are reviewed for items that will assist City Departments in managing
their operations to the end of the fiscal year. Adjust 2003-04 budgeted expenditures, revenues,
and capital projects in the amount specified in Attachment A; authorize budget transfers as
specified in Attachment B; adopt Resolution No. 03-154 Amending the Position Classification
Plan; and adopt Resolution No. 03-155 Fixing the Employer's Contribution under the Public
Employees' Medical and Hospital Care Act.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CURBSIDE, INC. FOR E -WASTE AMNESTY
PROGRAM
Electronic waste materials (e -waste) require special handling due to their hazardous contents and
will soon be classified as hazardous wastes. This and other factors have made the
recycling/disposal of a -waste challenging. To address the issue, staff submitted a grant
application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) requesting grant
funds for an a -waste amnesty program that will allow a number of Santa Clarita Valley residents
to have a -waste collected from their homes. As a result, staff was awarded $67,218 for the
program Therefore, staff has negotiated with Curbside, Inc. (the City's current household
hazardous waste collector) to implement the amnesty program. Approve the amendment to
Curbside, Inc.'s Household Hazardous Waste Collection agreement to implement a door-to-door
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e -waste amnesty collection program (cost not to exceed $54,000) and to adjust the household
hazardous waste program (cost not to exceed $150,000 per year) subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
The City retains the professional services of Jamison and Sullivan, Inc. for federal advocacy
services relating to the proposed Transit Mixed Concrete Mining Project and reauthorization of
the federal surface transportation act. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute,
subject to City Attorney approval, a continuation of the professional services agreement with
Jamison and Sullivan, Inc. for the period January 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 54312 (CREEKSIDE, NORTH VALENCIA H ANNEXATION) -
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Approval of Tract Map No. 54312 consisting of approximately 16.5 acres, located west of
McBean Parkway at the northeast corner of Fairview Drive and Riverside Drive, and owned by
KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc., a California Corporation. Approve Tract Map No. 54312
(Creekside, North Valencia 11 Annexation); accept on behalf of the public the offers of
dedication, rights and easements; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse
the Special Assessment Certificate; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate; and instruct
the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 42670-06 (CENTRE POINTE BUSINESS PARK) - APPROVAL OF
FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Tract Map No. 42670-06 is the sixth phase of Tentative Tract Map No. 42670, which was
granted approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on August 16, 1983. This
phase, consisting of approximately 4.93 acres, is located south of Centre Pointe Parkway,
approximately 1,800 feet west of Golden Valley Road, and is owned by Spirit Properties, Ltd., a
California Corporation. Approve Tract Map No. 42670-06 (Centre Pointe Business Park); accept
on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer
to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the Tract Map; instruct the City
Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Tract Map; and instruct the City Engineer to
endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY — PROJECT NO. F0003 — AWARD
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES
CONTRACT
This project will construct a new facility to meet the existing and short-term expansion needs of
the Santa Clarita Transit System over the next five to ten years. The initial construction phase
will address all current deficiencies, as well as provide for the use of alternative fuels to meet
new regulations. Particular design considerations must address efficient phasing of the facility,
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identifying utility needs of the facility given the existing inventory, while developing the site for
future ultimate build -out. Award a construction management services contract to C3 Consultants
in the amount of $273,000.00, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of
$27,300.00; award a materials testing and inspection services contract to BTC Laboratories in
the amount of $125,000.00, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $12,500.00
for the Transit Maintenance Facility, Project No. F0003; and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 ANNUAL CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER, AND ACCESS
RAMPS - PROJECT NOS. M0040, M0041, T0020 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
These capital improvement projects completed the removal and replacement of damaged
sidewalk, curb and gutter; driveway approaches, and access ramps per ADA Title 24 regulations
at various locations throughout the City. Accept the completion of the construction contract
performed by Kalban, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2003-04 Annual Concrete Rehabilitation Program
for removal and replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, and access
ramps, Project Nos. M0040, M0041, and T0020; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion; and direct staff to release the retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is
recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND, RESTATE AND REORGANIZE
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 17.19 SIGN REGULATION OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC)
On November 25, 2003, the City Council conducted a public hearing and introduced an
ordinance amending the City's sign regulations. Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 03-17 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARTTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING MASTER CASE 03-254, WHICH AMENDS AND
RESTATES CHAPTER 17.19 ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS (PRIVATE PROPERTY)"
OF TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARTTA MUNICIPAL CODE.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE RTVERPARK PROJECT,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 53425 (MASTER CASE NO. 02-175)
Authorization for an additional $96,000 for the completion of the environmental impact report
(EIR) for the Riverpark Project, Tentative Tract Map 53425. Authorize the City Manager or
designee to amend the professional services contract between the City and Impact Sciences to
prepare an EIR for the Riverpark (TTM 53425) development, for an increase of $96,000 to the
contract amount from account # 501-23042, subject to City Attorney approval. These additional
EIR preparation costs will be borne by the applicant.
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ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
BOUQUET CANYON MEDIANS - PROJECT NUMBER: B4005 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
On June 24, 2003, City Council awarded the Bouquet Canyon Road Median Modifications and
Landscape Improvements Project to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. The project was completed
to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, on
November 30, 2003. Approve the work performed by Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. on the
Bouquet Canyon Road Median Landscaping Project Number: B4005. Authorize the City Clerk
to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office. Authorize staff
to release the 10% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop
notices, as provided by law, have been filed.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 47 AND 48
Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 03-156 to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 47 and 48.
Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Weste, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 14
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A MINOR USE PERMIT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO AUTOMOTIVE BUILDINGS
Appeal of a Planning Commission approval of a minor use permit for the construction of two
automotive buildings totaling 4,499 square feet consisting of 10 service bays for minor
automotive repair, that will operate in conjunction with an existing car wash located at
23720 Lyons Avenue, within the community of Newhall in the City of Santa Clarita.
There were no requests to speak on this item.
Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to continue the item to the January 27, 2004
meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Weste, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 7:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
7:30 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was
required to be reported.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. in memory of Billie Karp, Ruth Newhall and
Dennis Ford.
FUTURE MEETINGS
Due to the Christmas holiday, no City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday,
December 23, 2003.
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century
Room, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia., Santa Clarita, CA.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
Clarita, CA.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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