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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-26 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 4:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. AUGUST 26, 2003 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth 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 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: r CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery LLC et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 278004 Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Santa Clarita LLC, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 259442 Case Name: Cemex Inc. v. County of Los Angeles U.S. District Court, Central District of CA, Case No.02-00747 (DT) Case Name: Santa Clarita Oak Conservancy et al. v. City of Santa Clarita et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS 084677 Case Name: Cernosek v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 277452 Case Name: U Haul v. City of Santa Clarita U. S. District Court, Central District of CA, Case No. 01 -CV -11019 Case Name: Holder v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PC 032448 RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 4:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:05 p.m. ® CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that in Closed Session by unanimous vote, Council authorized the City Attorney and the firm of Burke, Williams and Sorenson to provide a defense in the cases of Santa Clarita Oak Conservancy et al. and Holder. ADJOURN Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m. 14TO Wdrell :7MMEX010111104 3alAm 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 invited members of our local high schools to sing the National Anthem, under the direction of Garrett Finley. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:12 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember McLean invited members of our local high schools to lead the flag salute. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on the recent Beach Boys concert at Saugus Speedway and on the status of the Placerita Nature Center and Castaic Lake. Councilmember McLean commented on the Downed Officers Ride on August 17, the AQMD meeting on smog problems in the valley on August 20 and the Old Town Newhall Association fund-raiser at Disney Ranch on August 23. A request was made that staff be directed to study the possibility of a memorial oak tree grove for those people who have died that cared about the valley and the environment. Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, suggested that staff could look at the possibility of a memorial grove and bring back a report. Councilmember Ferry encouraged attendance at an upcoming event for teenagers, "Teen Scene Unplugged Information Night" at the Hyatt on September 24 sponsored by the City and the Blue Ribbon Task Force. Mayor Smyth commented on several members of the community who passed away during the Council break including Carmen Sarro, Randy Ott, Lorraine Grimaldo and Jack Boyer, in whose memory this meeting would be adjourned. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Kellar provided a report on the Whitaker Bermite property. Councilmember McLean reported that an ad-hoc trash committee meeting was held at the end of July and displayed a picture of the Performing Arts Center currently under construction at College of the Canyons. Mayor Smyth reported on SCAG population projections for the area and possible impacts. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented certificates to Lauren Barlow, Miss Southern California Jr. Teen Queen, and to Danny Devan Sickafoose, second runner-up. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Hal Barlow, representing Santa Clarita Valley Athletic Association, and Millie Jones, representing Supervisor Mike Antonovich, provided information regarding youth programs and fields in Tesoro del Valle. Council direction to refer the matter to the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Douglas Korte requesting a permit to keep his 6 dogs (submitted material); Jacque Petterson regarding air quality; Maria Gutzeit representing the Los Angeles County Bike Coalition regarding a bike master plan; David Lutness regarding campaign finance; Mary Indermill regarding campaign finance; Charlie Cooke representing Al'lik n'lik Tatavium Indians — San Fernando Mission Band regarding protection of Native American sites; Susan Arriaga regarding our valley and development; Caroline Squires regarding our valley and development; Teresa Savaikie regarding our valley and development; Melissa Gerardo regarding our valley and development; Barbara Wampole regarding our valley and development; Tady Salauel regarding our valley and development; Tony Natoli regarding Benz Road; Lynne Plambeck regarding air pollution and development; Alexandra Florimonte regarding air pollution; Karen Pearson regarding Placerita Canyon Park; Mark Siegen regarding the homeless shelter; Cam Noltemeyer regarding development; and Lisa Fimiani representing the California State Office of Audubon regarding preservation. Three written comments were submitted. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, responded to various issues as brought up under Public Participation. 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 Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 4, 7, 8 and 12 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the July 4, 2003 special meeting, the July 8, 2003 special meeting, the July 8, 2003 special and regular meetings (with correction noted in memo from the City Clerk), and the August 6, 2003 special meeting as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Smyth called a recess at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:31 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 OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS FISCAL YEAR 2002 STATE DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM The Office of Domestic Preparedness has been awarded an $8,108.50 grant, through a competitive process, from the Office of Domestic Preparedness for the purchase of specialized equipment. This equipment will enhance the capability of local responders (SCV Sheriffs Station) to respond to incidents of terrorism through the acquisition of personal protective equipment and detection equipment. The grant is 100% federally funded. Appropriate $8,108.50 to account number 74420-8001 in Fiscal Year 2003-04 budget, and increase revenue estimates for account number 109-6714 to $8,108.50. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS FISCAL YEAR 2003 PART lI STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a $35,689 grant, distributed on a per capita basis, from the Office of Domestic Preparedness for the purchase of specialized equipment that will enhance the capabilities of local responders to respond to incidents of terrorism. This grant provides for the 100% reimbursement of the equipment purchases. Accept Office of Domestic Preparedness State Homeland Security Grant for a total of $35,689 into account number 74420-8001 in Fiscal Year 2003-04, and increase revenue estimates for account number 109-6714 to $35,689; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney's approval. 9 ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA BLUE RIBBON YOUTH MEMORIAL The Blue Ribbon Task Force Memorial Committee is proposing to build a memorial for Santa Clarita Valley teens killed in traffic collisions. The memorial will provide a safe, centralized location for young people and family members to mourn, as well as serve as an educational tool to deter future deaths. The committee has selected a site in Central Park and has started a fund-raising campaign for the project. Approve the proposed project and the selected site within Central Park for a memorial. Direct staff to proceed with the future Santa Clarita Blue Ribbon Youth Memorial. Councilmembers Ferry and Weste explained the background and purpose for the memorial. Councilmember Kellar expressed his discomfort with the proposed location for the memorial. Alice Renolds and Debbie Knight, representing the Memorial Committee, provided additional information. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR SCHERZINGER LANE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 53013 - APPROVAL OF RE -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 TO 2003-2004, APPROVAL OF PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will improve the community by constructing sidewalk and curb and gutter, reconstructing the existing street surface, including the installation of the main line sewer, and installing streetlights. Appropriate funds in the amount of $582,810 from Fund 104 (CDBG) to CIP Project No. S3013104; approve the project plans and specifications; award the construction contract to Padilla Paving Company for the Scherzinger Lane Street Improvements, Project No. 53013, in the amount of $506,791.30, and authorize a contingency amount of $76,018.70; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER, AND ACCESS RAMPS - PROJECT NOS. M0040, M0041, AND T0020 - AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT These capital improvement projects consist of the removal and replacement of damaged sidewalk, driveway approach, curb and gutter, and the construction of access ramps at various locations within the City. Award the construction contract for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Concrete Rehabilitation Program, Project Nos. M0040, M0041, and T0020, to Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $231,600.00, and authorize an 8% contingency in the amount of $18,400.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 5 ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 53901-01 (CREEKSIDE, NORTH VALENCIA II ANNEXATION) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 53901-01 (Creekside, North Valencia II Annexation) consisting of approximately 28.66 acres, located west of McBean Parkway, between Copper Hill Drive and the existing Skycrest Development, and owned by Hidden Creek Village, L.L.C. Approve Tract Map No. 53901-01 (Creekside, North Valencia II 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. Addressing the Council on this item and Item 8 was Lynne Plambeck (submitted material). ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 53918 (ALTA VISTA, NORTH VALENCIA II ANNEXATION) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 53918 (Alta Vista, North Valencia II Annexation) consisting of approximately 58.56 acres, located east of Copper Hill Drive, between Decoro Drive and Smyth Drive, west of Valencia High School, and owned by Lennar Alta Vista, Delaware Limited Liability Company. Approve Tract Map No. 53918 (Alta Vista, North Valencia II 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. Addressing the Council on this item and Item 7 was Lynne Plambeck (submitted material). ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR ESTABLISHING NO -STOPPING ZONE ALONG SAN FERNANDO ROAD Establish a no -stopping zone along both sides of San Fernando Road, generally between Magic Mountain Parkway and the Placerita Creek Bridge. Adopt Resolution No. 03-116 establishing a no -stopping zone along the east side of San Fernando Road, from Magic Mountain Parkway to approximately 1,000 feet south of the Placerita Creek Bridge, and along the west side of San Fernando Road, from approximately 1,800 feet south of Magic Mountain Parkway to the Placerita Creek Bridge. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH NEW JERSEY TRANSIT AND CONTRACT WITH MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES FOR THE FUTURE PURCHASE OF EXPANSION AND REPLACEMENT BUSES Staff recommends that, in lieu of issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the future purchase of expansion and replacement buses, the City Council approve the proposed Assignment I r Agreement with New Jersey Transit. This agreement assigns to the City the rights under the option provision of New Jersey Transit's existing contract to enter into an agreement for the future purchase of fifteen buses. Subsequent to this approval, staff recommends approval of a contract with Motor Coach Industries for the manufacture of these buses. Waive City purchasing policy and approve the Assignment Agreement with New Jersey Transit in lieu of issuing a Request for Proposal. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Assignment Agreement, and negotiate and execute the contract with Motor Coach Industries, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR DIRECTION TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT ADJUSTING THE SAND CANYON ROAD ULTIMATE RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTH The segment of Sand Canyon Road located between Soledad Canyon Road to the north and Placerita Canyon Road to the south is listed as a Major Highway in the City of Santa Clarita General Plan Circulation Element. Designation as a Major Highway requires 116 feet for the ultimate right-of-way. However, the Circulation Element also specifies that the segment of Sand Canyon Road, south of Lost Canyon Road, will remain a two-lane roadway (one lane in each direction), although deceleration lanes and turn lanes may be required. Also, an equestrian trail is planned along this segment of Sand Canyon Road. Staff recommends that Council direct staff to adjust the ultimate right-of-way width to be consistent with its continued operation as a two-lane roadway with an equestrian trail. This roadway width adjustment will require an amendment to the General Plan Circulation Element. Direct staff to initiate an amendment to the Santa Clarita General Plan Circulation Element, adjusting the ultimate right-of-way width of Sand Canyon Road, from Lost Canyon Road to Placerita Canyon Road. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR REVISIONS TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Revisions to the previously approved amendment to the General Plan Housing Element in response to comments provided by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. In response to questions and concerns of Councilmember Weste, Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, provided information. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to find that the proposed revisions are consistent with the previously adopted Negative Declaration prepared for the project, review the revised General Plan Housing Element Amendment, and direct staff to forward the revised Element to the HCD for compliance review; amending the revisions to include portions of East Newhall. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth Noes: Kellar 7 Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR CALHOME GRANT APPLICATION FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER LOANS A resolution allowing staff to apply to the State of California for a $500,000 grant to be used to provide second mortgages for first-time home buyers. The funding source is Proposition 46 Housing Bond funds approved by the California voters in 2002. Adopt Resolution No. 03-117 authorizing the submittal of an application for first-time home buyer loans, and direct the City Manager or designee to enter into necessary agreements as approved by the City Attorney. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, AND 33 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 03-118 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 12. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Weste, Ferry, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 15 PUBLIC HEARING UDC AMENDMENT Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Council consensus to waive staff presentation. hi report, Kai Luoma, Senior Planner, advised that this item is to consider amendment to Sections 17.07.010, 17.10.010, and 17.15.020 of the City's Unified Development Code regarding second units and guesthouses. The amendments will also add Section 17.03.110 to establish an Administrative Permit Ordinance. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing. In response to questions from Councilmembers, Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, Vince Bertoni, 9 Planning Manager, and Kai Luoma, Senior Planner, provided information and clarified that if the City does not adopt these amendments, then the State provisions will apply which will be more limiting on local control. Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 03-119 finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and to introduce and pass to second reading an Ordinance approving Unified Development Code Amendment 03-001 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO APPROVE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 03-001 TO AMEND SECTIONS 17.07.010, 17.10.010, AND 17.15.020 OF THE CITY'S UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND ADD SECTION 17.03.110 TO ESTABLISH AN ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT ORDINANCE. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, Smyth Noes: McLean Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 UNFINISHED BUSINESS REVIEW OF DIAPER RECYCLING PILOT PROGRAM In report, Chris Daste, Field Services Director, advised that at the May 13, 2003 City Council meeting, Council directed staff to continue the diaper recycling pilot program for an additional three months to further monitor the program and to gather the additional information needed to evaluate the feasibility of implementing the program citywide. Council directed staff to return with the results of the program on August 26, 2003 and to present to the Council the results of the program and to measure the success of the program based on its participation rate, setout rate, tonnage collected/diversion, and tipping fees/cost of collection and processing. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to continue this item to the September 23, 2003 Council meeting. Addressing the Council on this item was Deanna Hanashiro; Allan Cameron; Mitch Gorsen representing California Manufacturers & Technology Association; and David Weddle representing Knowaste LLC. Votes were now cast on motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to continue this item to the September 23, 2003 Council meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth Noes: Kellar Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 17 NEW BUSINESS UPDATE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE TMC EXECUTIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Andy Fried, representing the TMC Executive Advisory Committee, and Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, provided an update regarding ongoing TMC developments and fixture events. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Council received report. ITEM 18 NEW BUSINESS FEDERAL ADVOCACY UPDATE In report, Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, advised that the City of Santa Clarita retains the services of John Montgomery and John O'Donnell for federal legislative advocacy in Washington, D.C. Mr. O'Donnell will provide a brief oral report to the Council regarding FY 2004 appropriations and other activities being undertaken by the City's Washington legislative advocates. Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that this item would be continued until such time as the legislative advocates could be here. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. No action taken. ITEM 19 NEW BUSINESS SANTA CLARITA SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, LLC EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS PERIOD TO EXPLORE AND NEGOTIATE MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL IN SANTA CLARITA Mayor Smyth reported that Santa Clarita Sports & Entertainment, LLC is interested in working with the City to bring a minor league baseball team to Santa Clarita. Clarification was offered regarding the action effort, they would like the City to grant them an exclusive rights period of 24-36 months, which they feel would enable them to adequately negotiate and complete all necessary aspects and acquisitions. Speaking on behalf of the proposal was Jay Hemond, President of Tri -Century Baseball Inc., and Dave Trogan representing Santa Clarita Sports Entertainment, LLC. Addressing the Council on this item was James DuPrey representing Pacific Coast Baseball; and Claude O'Brien. IN Motion by Weste, second -by Kellar, to deet the City, Manager and City Attorney to enter into non-binding discussions. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Kellar, Weste, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting in memory of Lorraine Eleanor Grimaldo, Randy Ott, Carmen Sarro, and Jack Boyer at 10:03 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will not be held Tuesday, September 2, 2003. The regular meeting of the City Council scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2003 is canceled due to the anticipated lack of a quorum. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, lst floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa _ Clarita, CA. MAYO* ATTEST: x. CITY CLERK 03augMm.doc