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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-25 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)_ CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. FEBRUARY 25, 2003 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:33 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Ferry who was excused due to illness. 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: 190 acres north of State Route 14 and 285 acres south of State Route 14 adjacent to the northern boundary of the proposed Transit Mixed Concrete site. Owner/Negotiating Party: John Wagoner, Jr. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:34 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:04 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken that was required to be reported. ADJOURN Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m. CITY CLERH'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 McLean gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:11 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Ferry who was excused due to illness. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember McLean led the flag salute. COUNCILMEM 3ER COMMENTS There were none. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember McLean reported on meetings of the Newhall Redevelopment Subcommittee with the Newhall merchants and on the Santa Clarita Watershed Recreation and Conservation Authority. Councilmember Kellar provided an update on Whitaker-Bermite. Mayor Smyth reported on this afternoon's hearing of the Sanitation District on reducing the chloride levels going into the Santa Clara River. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented certificates recognizing Bob Gravett and Bill Bolde and their efforts with the Character Counts! Program at Canyon High School. Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented certificates recognizing Mark Lindemann & Deputy Brad Thompson for their efforts in rescuing the victim trapped inside a van that caught on fire. Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented a certificate to representatives of Stations 73, 126 and 307 recognizing the L.A. County Fire Department's service to the City, particularly during last year's wild fires. Mayor Smyth introduced and welcomed members of the Indonesian Delegation visiting the City and explained the cultural partnership between Bandung and the City. Greetings from Bandung's Bupati (Mayor) were shared. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Patricia Carmody representing Santa Clarita Interfaith Coalition for Peace & Justice regarding adopting a resolution against war on Iraq (submitted material); Paul Terris regarding a landscape ordinance (submitted material); David Jernigan representing Social Political Arts & Research Coalition regarding a resolution against war on Iraq; Larry Kanner representing the Democratic Alliance for Action and the Santa Clarita Interfaith Coalition for Peace & Justice regarding a resolution against war on Iraq; Kim Rafalovich regarding Council representing constituents; Sally Chase Clark regarding a 2 resolution against war on Iraq; David Michaels regarding a resolution against war on Iraq; and Kathy Christianson regarding a resolution against war on Iraq. One written comment was submitted regarding a resolution against war on Iraq. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, indicated staff would follow-up by contacting Mr. Terris. Councilmembers acknowledged the concerns of possible war on Iraq. 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 Kellar, second by McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 6, 7, and 9 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2003 special and regular City Council meetings 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 AMENDMENT TO CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE The Political Reform Act requires every local agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code as needed to determine if it is accurate or if the Code should be amended. Staff has determined that the list of designated employees needs to be amended to add and delete certain positions. Adopt Resolution No. 03-29 adopting and incorporating by reference the Fair Political Practices Commission's standard conflict of interest code and updating the list of designated employees. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TEMPORARY FIRE STATION 104 Currently the City is served by seven fire stations throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. The Fire Department is requesting the use of land to build a temporary fire station on the twelve acres the City owns, adjacent to Golden Valley Road. The area to be leased will not exceed two acres within the twelve -acre site. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Lease Agreement for land with the Los Angeles Fire Department for the purpose of allowing the Fire Department to house a temporary fire station on real property at 26201 Golden Valley Road, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR FILM GUIDE COOPERATIVE SPONSORSHIP Each year the Santa Clarita Valley Film office volunteer group creates a film guide to be used to market and attract filming to the Santa Clarita Valley. The film guide is a film industry - specific phone book that is used as a resource for film productions, to increase their use of local Santa Clarita vendors. Accept film office sponsorship funding; increase estimated revenues in Account No. 001-6365 by $50,000; appropriate $50,000 to Account No. 1815-7310; and authorize City Manager or designee to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SELF -STORAGE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 17 "ZONING' OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) The City of Santa Clarita is proposing to amend the self -storage facility regulations of Title 17 "Zoning". Some of the amendments include, but are not limited to, permitted use chart and specific development requirements. Adopt Ordinance No. 03-1 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 SELF -STORAGE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE FOR ZONE CHANGE 02-004 (MASTER CASE 02-472) FOR THE QUIGLEY CANYON AREA Zone change 02-004 (Master Case 02-472) for the Quigley Canyon area, located within the community of Newhall in the Placerita Canyon area, north of San Fernando Road and west of Sierra Highway. Adopt Ordinance No. 03-2 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (ZC 02-004) FOR QUIGLEY CANYON, THE 156.7 ACRE AREA GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF NEWHALL, NORTH OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND WEST OF SIERRA HIGHWAY. In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, provided clarification on rezoning the area to open space. Five written comments were received on this item. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE FOR PREZONE 02-003 (MASTER CASE 02-345) FOR THE WHITNEY CANYON AREA 4 Prezone 02-003 (Master Case 02-345) for the Whitney Canyon area, located east of the eastern terminus of San Fernando Road, east of State Route 14. Adopt Ordinance No. 03-3 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO APPROVE PREZONE NO. 02-003 (MASTER CASE 02-345) FOR THE WHITNEY CANYON ANNEXATION AREA LOCATED EAST OF THE EASTERN TERMINUS OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD, EAST OF STATE ROUTE 14, ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. Councilmember McLean provided clarification on securing this area as open space in perpetuity. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR, RESOLUTION TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH LAFCO FOR ANNEXATION NO. 02-003 FOR THE PROPOSED WHITNEY CANYON ANNEXATION Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to file an annexation application with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the proposed Whitney Canyon Annexation No. 02-003 (Master Case No. 02-345). Adopt Resolution No. 03-30 authorizing the City Manager, or designee to file an annexation application with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the proposed Whitney Canyon Annexation No. 02-003 (Master Case No. 02-345). .._ ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR WHITTAKER-BERMITE STRATEGIC PLANNING On June 11, 2002 the City Council directed staff to proceed with the development of strategies regarding various aspects of the Whittaker-Bermite property. On October 1, 2002 Council directed staff to pursue a multi -pronged strategy focusing on clean-up of the soil and groundwater, and on October 8, 2002, Council approved a budget transfer to further this effort. Approve and authorize the transfer of $200,000 from the City Council Contingency Fund, Account No. 2250-7401, to the Planning and Building Services Administration Professional Services Account No. 3110-8110 to continue the Whittaker-Bermite Remediation and Reuse strategic planning process. Councilmembers expressed concerns and perspectives on this issue. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION FOR THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (CIWMB) REUSE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR A LOCAL MATERIALS EXCHANGE PROGRAM AND FOOD DONATION PROGRAM The City seeks to apply for a grant to implement a reuse program. This program would help promote posting free advertisements for wanted and needed products for reuse through a new Santa Clarita Valley waste exchange. Public education and outreach would include promoting and encouraging commercial, governmental and institutional agencies to participate in the waste exchange and food donation programs and events. Adopt Resolution No. 03-31 authorizing submission of the CIWMB Reuse Assistance Grant. 5 ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT Passage of resolutions related to the transfer and conveyance of eight storm drains to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement. Adopt Resolution Nos. 03-32,03-33,03-34,03-35,03-36, 03-37 and 03-38 for the transfer and conveyance of storm drains to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD). ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR Item number not used. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 06 AND 07 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 03-39 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers Nos. 06 and 07. Motion by McLean, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Weste, Smyth Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Smyth called a recess at 7:31 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m. ITEM 14 PUBLIC HEARING AN 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 Smyth acknowledged the public hearing was opened on November 26, 2002. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to continue the public hearing to the May 13, 2003 City Council meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, McLean, Smyth Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. 0 ITEM 15 PUBLIC HEARING PREZONE NO. 02-004 FOR THE SOUTH SANTA CLARITA ANNEXATION AREA LOCATED EAST OF INTERSTATE 5 AND WEST OF STATE ROUTE 14 ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA (MASTER CASE 02-474) Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that on January 14, 2003, the City Council conducted a hearing for the South Santa Clarita Annexation which consisted of the Council adopting a resolution approving a negative declaration prepared for the project. On January 28, 2003, City Council rescinded the resolution and addressed concerns of interested parties by circulating a revised initial study and negative declaration for the South Santa Clarita Annexation area. Addressing the Council on this item was R. J. Comer representing Las Lomas Land Company. Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing. Motion by McLean, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 03-40 approving the negative declaration; adopt Ordinance No. 03-4 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO APPROVE PREZONE NO. 02-004 (MASTER CASE 02-474) FOR THE SOUTH SANTA CLARITA ANNEXATION AREA LOCATED EAST OF INTERSTATE 5 AND WEST OF STATE ROUTE 14 ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY LIMITS. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Smyth Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ITEM 16 UNFINISHED BUSINESS REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS Jill Fosselman, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that pursuant to Council's direction at the October 1, 2002 Study Session, staff and the City's consultants have crafted s Drab Re4ttest for Proposal (RFP) and Commercial and Residential Franchise Agreements that were released for public review and comment on December 30, 2002. After the closing of the public review and comment period, staff and the consultants have evaluated the responses and have prepared an updated redlined version of the RFP and Franchise Agreements for Council review and approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Chris Fall representing Blue Barrel Disposal; Wayde Hunter representing North Valley Coalition; Allan Cameron; and Greg Loughnane representing BFI. 7 In response to inquiries from Council, Jill Fosselman, Assistant to the City Manager, and Laith Ezzet, consultant with Hilton Farnkopf & Hobson LLC, provided additional information. Motion by McLean, second by Kellar, to continue this item to the March 11, 2003 meeting on the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Weste, Smyth Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS A special meeting of the City Council will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Century Room, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA to conduct a town hall meeting. A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 03Feb25m.doc