HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-22 - MINUTES - REGULAR AND SPECIAL MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
JUNE 22, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kellar called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
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
US District Court, Central District, Case No. CV-02-747-DT(FMOx)
Case Name: Motamednia v. City of Santa Clarita
LA County Superior Court Case No. PC033990-Z
Case Name: Charl Janeke v. City of Santa Clarita
LA County Superior Court Case No. BS 090616
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Potential Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) — one matter
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:19 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that in Closed Session by unanimous vote, Council
authorized the City Attorney and Burke, Williams and Sorenson to defend the City in the case by
Charl Janeke and also authorized initiation of litigation to abate a civil nuisance (illegal grading)
at 26505 Josel Drive.
ADJOURN
Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the
agenda should complete a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is
announced by the Mayor.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Weste gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Kellar invited representatives from Girl Scout Troop 380 to lead the flag salute.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Weste commented on her attendance at the Realtor's Breakfast meeting where
the Cemex issue was discussed; commented on testimony given to the County Board of
Supervisors at their meeting today regarding the Cemex issue and indicated the City would
proceed with the next step in opposition to the mine; advised that an ordinance is being
considered by the County to have an animal kennel grading program similar to the grades given
to restaurants; and mentioned that the manager of the Hyatt Hotel would be leaving the area for
San Francisco.
Councilmember Smyth commented on his and Mayor Kellar's attendance at the Legislative
Breakfast held this morning with Assemblymember Richman who provided an update on the
state budget; and asked for patience on the 4th of July where there may be conflicts for parking.
Councilmember McLean discussed a recently held joint study session between the Council and
the Planning Commission on appropriate locations for automotive uses and suggested that a
master business plan for the valley be developed that would give direction on what uses could be
located where and further suggested that this topic might be discussed at a future Council
meeting or a study session. Councilmember McLean also urged the public to comment on the
Forest Service Management Plan and the canyons surrounding the valley; noted the opening of
the Passport Acceptance Facility at the Valencia Library; mentioned the soft opening of the
Newhall Farmers' Market on June 17; advised of the ground breaking for the Community Center
and official opening of the Newhall Farmers' Market on July 1; commented on her attendance at
the League of California Cities Policy Committee meeting on June 18 and her attendance at the
LA County Waste Management Task Force meeting yesterday where removal of Elsmere
Canyon from the landfill list was recommended.
Councilmember Ferry expressed his beliefs on the cause of rising crime in the Valley and
pointed out that a recent newspaper article did not mention that the perpetrators had been caught;
expressed his support for the "Shop Santa Clarita" program and the need to spend sales tax
dollars in the city to help pay for law enforcement; and encouraged residents to demand that the
County keep up with the level of law enforcement services provided by the City.
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Mayor Kellar commended the local chapter for the Relay for Life event held over the past
weekend at College of the Canyons in their fight against cancer.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers recognized participants in this summer's Youth in
Government Program.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
There were none.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Mark Henry-Zekanis representing location scouts and
location managers regarding expanding the area over which the City issues film permits.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, indicated that staff could look into the film permit matter and
bring back a report to Council.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be added.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to approve the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2004
special and regular City Council meetings.
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
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
The City of Santa Clarita retains the professional services of Jamison and Sullivan, Inc. for
federal legislative advocacy relating to the Cemex/TMC mining proposal and reauthorization of
the federal surface transportation act. The current contract expires on June 30, 2004. This item
authorizes continued retention of Jamison and Sullivan's services for the period July 1, 2004
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though September 30, 2004. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute, subject to City
Attorney approval, a contract for continuation of professional services with Jamison and
Sullivan, Inc. for the period July 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING AGREEMENT
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2004-05 budget, City Council proposes to allocate $150,000 to
the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging to provide transit related services and support to
senior and disabled residents. Approve the agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the
Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in the amount of $150,000, and authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Funds are
identified in Account No. 5100-8110 in the Fiscal Year 2004-05 annual budget.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2003-04
The City of Santa Clarita allocated $75,000 for Fiscal Year 2003-04 Community Services Grant
Program. Twenty-eight applications were received for the categories of Wellness and
Arts. Approve Community Services Grant Committee's Project Recommendation List for Fiscal
Year 2003-04 in an amount not to exceed $75,000, and direct staff to execute agreements
approved for funding. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to sign all documents pursuant to
City Attorney approval.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
NEWHALL COMMUNITY CENTER AND METROLINK PARKING LOT EXPANSION,
PROJECT NOS. F2002 AND F2006 - AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The new Community Center will be located at 22421 Market Street in the Newhall area. The
proposed facility is designed to accommodate community social and sports events, as well as
catered functions and other instructional/training courses. In addition, there will also be an
expansion to the existing Jan Heidt Metrolink parking lot of 150 additional parking
spaces. Award the construction contract for the construction of the Newhall Community Center
and Metrolink Parking Lot Expansion, Project Nos. F2002 and F2006, to S. J. Amoroso
Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $5,894,000.00 and authorize a 10 percent
contingency in the amount of $589,400.00; approve the plans and specifications; authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval; authorize
budget transfers: and authorize appropriation of funds.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
BOUQUET CANYON ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING, PROJECT NO. 51035 - APPROVE THE
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND
AWARD OF SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS
This project will widen the Bouquet Canyon Road Bridge over the Santa Clara River from the
current six lanes to eight lanes with a raised median and Class I bike lane. Approve the plans
and specifications; and award the construction contract to Banshee Construction Company, Inc.
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for the widening of the Bouquet Canyon Road Bridge, Project No. S1035, in the amount of
$5,335,849.00, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $533,585.00, authorize construction
support totaling $737,746.00 as specified in the report; authorize staff to initiate a project to
create 2.27 acres of permanent mitigation for riparian habitat required by the California
Department of Fish and Game (CDGF); provide CDFG with a Certificate of Deposit in the
amount of $216,492.00 as a security bond for the mitigation and execute a Verification Request
Letter as required for the Natural River Management Plan for a portion of the Santa Clara River;
appropriate a total of $3,613,266.00 as specified in the report; approve $122,635.00 in budget
transfers as specified in the report; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
SOUTH SANTA CLARITA ANNEXATION (MASTER CASE 02-274)
Based on a legal action, the City is required to set aside the Prezone and Negative Declaration for
the South Santa Clarita Annexation. Adopt Resolution No. 04-83 rescinding the adopted
Negative Declaration for the South Santa Clarita Annexation and introduce an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE 03-4 THAT ADOPTED THE PRE -ZONING
FOR THE SANTA CLARITA ANNEXATION AREA (MASTER CASE 02-474) LOCATED
EAST OF INTERSTATE 5 AND WEST OF STATE ROUTE 14 ADJACENT TO THE
SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA BOUNDARIES" and pass
to a second reading at the July 13, 2004 City Council meeting.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 RENEWAL OF
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTS
City Council has previously reviewed and approved the awarding of multi-year maintenance and
inspection contracts for the various landscape maintenance districts listed in the attachment to
this agenda report. As a procedural matter, expenditure authorization must be granted for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004. Authorize the continuation of contracts for maintenance and
inspection of the LMDs, and for routine and emergency repairs/replacements within these
districts, as described in the contract detail sheet, and as budgeted in the adopted
2004-2005 Fiscal Year budget.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TEN INDIVIDUAL
DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA AREAWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT 1, Tl AND A2
The annexation of the ten individual developments into the City's Areawide Landscape
Maintenance District Nos. 1, T-1, and A-2 is a procedural matter. The developers are required to
annex their developments into an existing District or form a new District as a condition of
development to provide for beautification and landscape maintenance of medians and
parkways. Adopt Resolution No. 04-84 to initiate the annexation proceedings, order the
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preparation of preliminary Engineer's Report, declare the City's intention to annex the ten
individual territories into the Districts, call for the public hearing on the levy of assessments, and
set the public hearing for June 22, 2004.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004
Per the existing 2003/2004 fiscal year agreement, the County of Los Angeles provides funds for
public transportation services in unincorporated areas of the Santa Clarita Valley. During Fiscal
Year 2003/2004, the City purchased thirteen new commuter buses. The County has requested
that they fund their jurisdictional share of the cost of those buses from the County's 2003/2004
budget. This amendment will increase the County's maximum obligation under that contract by
$170,563. Approve the Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Los Angeles to
provide public transportation services for Fiscal Year 2003/2004. Authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute the Amendment, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING BOND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SANTA MONICA
MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY
Since the establishment of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy in 1980, it has helped to
preserve over 55,000 acres of parkland in both wilderness and urban settings, and has improved
more than 114 public recreational facilities throughout Southern California. Adopt Resolution
No. 04-85 in support of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy appropriations as included in
the California State Budget.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 22 AND 23
Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 04-86 to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 22 and 23.
Motion by Smyth, second by McLean, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, McLean, Smyth, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 13
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MASTER CASE 04-070,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 04-007 - MELODY RANCH SOUND STAGE
Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that correspondence had been received from the attorney
representing the appellant, PCPOA, withdrawing their appeal and their opposition to the
project. However, that result does not conclude the matter; it is necessary for the Council to
proceed with the hearing and to take action on the matter because the appeal nullified the
Planning Commission's action.
Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided
Aimee Schwimmer, Associate Planner, advised that on April 20, 2004, the Planning Commission
approved a conditional use permit for the construction and use of a 45 -foot -high sound stage at
Melody Ranch. On May 5, 2004, the Planning Commission's decision to approve the 45 -foot -
high sound stage was appealed by the Placenta Canyon Property Owners Association. A
conditional use permit is required for structures that exceed the 35 -foot -height -limit. The
applicant, Melody Ranch, proposes to construct a 22,000 square foot building pad for a 16,000
square foot sound stage, 45 -feet -in -height. The sound stage would be located on the five -acre lot
directly to the west of the 10 -acre lot currently used by Melody Ranch.
Addressing the Council on this item was Hunt Braly, representing the applicant
No other requests to speak were submitted on this item.
On response to inquiries from Councilmembers, staff provided additional information
Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to deny the appeal and affirm the decision of
the Planning Commission and adopt Resolution No. 04-87 adopting the Negative
Declaration and approving Master Case 04-070 (Conditional Use Permit 04-007) for
the construction and use of a 22,000 square foot building pad for a 16,000 square
foot sound stage 45 -feet -in -height.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Ferry, Smyth, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Kellar called a recess at 7:16 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
ITEM 14
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNEXATION OF TEN INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, T-1 AND A-2
Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing.
Susan Coffinan, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
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Council concurred to waive the staff presentation.
In report, Nancy Delange, District Administrator, advised that the annexation of the ten
individual developments into the City's Landscape Maintenance Districts is a procedural
matter. The developers are required to annex their developments into an existing or form new
districts as a condition of development to provide for beautification and landscape maintenance
of medians and parkways.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing.
Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, advised that no protests have been received.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to adopt Resolution No. 04-88 approving the
Engineer's Report and ordering annexations 1-1), 2-G, T-10 B, T-10 C, T-10 D,
T-1 #27, T-1 #28, T-1 #29, A-2 #1, and A-2 #2, and authorize the annual levy and
collection of assessments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF ALL
ZONES WITHIN SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NUMBERS
1, T-1 AND T -IA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005
Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing.
Susan Coffinan, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council concurred to waive the staff presentation.
In report, Nancy Delange, District Administrator, advised that currently, the Santa Clarita
Landscape Maintenance Districts consist of 30 individual zones or annexations. These
zones/annexations are located throughout the City and were established to fund the maintenance
of various landscaped facilities. The assessments for these zones range from $4.64 (T-1) to
$115.36 (T42 -B) per parcel, per month, and will increase annually by the established consumer
price index, which is 2.6% this year.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing.
Susan Coffman, Deputy City Clerk, advised that no protests have been received
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Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 04-89 and approve the
Engineer's Report for the annual levy of assessments and continued maintenance of
Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District Numbers 1, T-1, and T -IA for Fiscal
Year 2004/2005.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 16
NEW BUSINESS
ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM, PROJECT NOS. M0021 AND M0035 - PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE
Council concurred to waive the staff presentation.
In report, Curtis Nay, Assistant City Engineer, advised that the Annual Overlay Program
resurfaces various streets throughout the City to provide smoother rides for vehicles, enhance the
appearance of the area, and extend the economic life of the roadway. The local streets included
in this project were in the Canyon Country, Saugus, and Valencia areas.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to accept the work performed by Silvia
Construction, Inc. on the Annual Overlay Program, Project Nos. M0021 and
M0035; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and 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.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 17
NEW BUSINESS
PLACERITA NATURE CENTER $15,000
Mayor Bob Kellar advised of the need to provide $15,000 to the Placerita Nature Center as a
one-time measure of support.
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, indicated a change in the recommended action to transfer the
funds to the Placerita Canyon Nature Center Foundation rather than the Associates.
Addressing the Council on this item was Pamela Koch representing Placerita Canyon Nature
Center Associates; and Frank Hovore representing Placerita Nature Center Foundation.
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Motion by McLean, second by Weste, to direct staff to transfer $15,000 to the
Placerita Canyon Nature Center Foundation from the City Council Contingency
Fund 2250-7401 to account no. 2100-8001, to assist with the operation of the
Placerita Canyon Nature Center for the coming season. Funds are not to support
capital projects or purchases. Direct staff to write to local governmental and
private organizations who use the Center, and urge them to support the Nature
Center as well.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, July 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, July 13, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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