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Home My WebLink About2004-01-27 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (4)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM JANUARY 27, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present, with the exception of Councilmember Smyth who entered the meeting at 5:31 p.m. 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: Beg] Construction Co., Inc v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. PC 032227 W Case Name: Cemex Inc. v. County of Los Angeles United States District Court, Central District, Case No. CV -02-747 DT (FMOx) Case Name: Las Lomas Land Company v. City of Santa Clarita, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS 082219 RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:32 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken that was required to be reported. ADJOURN Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m. CITY CLERK'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 Mayor Kellar gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:36 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Kellar introduced representatives of Boy Scout Troop 581 who presented the colors and led the flag salute. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, introduced Darren Hemdndez, the City's new Administrative Services Director, who indicated his pleasure in beginning his tenure with the City. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste reported on her attendance at a County Board of Supervisors' meeting where she entered into the record the current information from letters of the Department of Fish and Game, the Air Quality Management District, and the California Air Resources Board regarding their concerns under CEQA regarding the TMC project; and reported that she attended the first meeting of the Grants committee. Councilmember Weste noted the closure of Pyramid Lake and requested information be provided to the Council with regard to lifeguards and waterways. Councilmember Smyth welcomed Mr. HernAndez and acknowledged that he (Councilmember Smyth) would be the roastee at the Elks Lodge fund-raiser dinner on Saturday night to benefit the Samuel Dixon Center. Councilmember McLean reported on her attendance at the Chamber of Commerce's Transportation Committee meeting which included discussion of the Regional Transportation Plan and expressed concern that the 5/14/138 corridor was not included; reported on her attendance at the League of CA Cities Policy Committee meeting held at LAX; reported on her attendance at the City's "Big Picture" meeting held at City Hall and expressed appreciation for the community's and staff's efforts toward creating a new strategic plan; and reported on her attendance at the Waste Diversion Committee meeting where some exciting MRF technology was discussed. Councilmember Ferry reported on his attendance at the Santa Clarita Valley Trustees Association meeting where kudos were given to the City with regard to the good working relationship that has been built over the last 2 years; advised that information would be coming on a resolution for the upcoming state school bond issue; and acknowledged the efforts of the Blue Ribbon Task Force in working to keep kids safe from drug and alcohol abuse. Councilmember Ferry gave kudos to Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, and his staff for the basketball services provided to the community; encouraged those 2 interested to sign up for track which is available to all levels of ability; encouraged participation in a golf tournament on March 22 to benefit the YMCA scholarship program; and encouraged participation in the City's Youth in Government program which would run from June 22 through the end of summer. Mayor Kellar reported on his Washington D.C. trip to attend the US Conference of Mayors conference and meet with Federal legislators and staffs regarding several issues of concern in the Santa Clarita Valley including Cemex and alleged killers escaping to Mexico. He requested that every article printed about the killing of Deputy David March be submitted to White House staff member Toby Burke, whom Mayor Kellar met with during his trip. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mitch Cochran, President of the Municipal Information Systems Association of CA, presented the Excellence in Information Technology Service Award to the City and members of the Technology Services staff. Adele Macpherson, Community Services Superintendent, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the City for work done for Fire Disaster Victims as awarded by the Los Angeles County Community Action Board. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. STAFF COMMENTS There was none. 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 Smyth, 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 January 13, 2004 special and regular City Council meetings. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETINGS Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority meetings at 7:10 p.m. 3 RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Kellar reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 7:12 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 LOST CANYON ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND SIDEWALK, PROJECT NO. T3009; FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPLHSR-5450(021) - APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Authorization to appropriate funds for the Lost Canyon Road Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk project. Increase estimated revenues by $306,000.00 in Revenue Account No. 109-6714; approve the draw down of funds in the amount of $306,000.00 from the Federal Transportation Safety Fund, and appropriate this amount to the Lost Canyon Road Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk project, Account No. T3009109-8001, for construction and construction management services; and appropriate $34,300.00 in General Fund from City Council Contingency Account No. 2211-7401 to Account No. T3009001-8001. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD INTERIM IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. C3002 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This item discusses the completion of the Golden Valley Road Interim Improvements project. Accept the work performed by Granite Construction Company on the Golden Valley Road Interim Improvements, Project No. C3002; 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. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION SERVICES OF A WAREHOUSE AND SHED AT 22427 MARKET STREET, PROJECT NO. F2002 - AWARD CONTRACT OF ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION SERVICES This item is for the award of a contract for abatement and demolition services of an existing warehouse and shed to facilitate a four -acre lot for the Newhall Community Center and parking lot expansion. Award the contract for abatement and demolition of buildings located at 22427 Market Street for the construction of the Newhall Community Center and parking lot expansion, Project No. F2002, to American Wrecking, Inc. in the amount of $103,827.00, with a 15 percent contingency expenditure of $15,574.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $119,401.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 4 ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR UPDATE THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FUNDS IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND Consideration of adopting the City Council resolution to update the signers for the Local Agency Investment Fund. Adopt the updated version of the Council resolution, Resolution No. 04-11, appointing the City Manager and City Treasurer as signers on the Local Agency Investment Fund account. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 53, 01 AND 02 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 04-12 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 53, 01, and 02. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 7 PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ANNEXATION NO. 2003-L54 (COLMER TRACTS — NARCISSUS CREST VICINITY); ANNEXATION NO. 2003-L55 (LENNAR COMMUNITIES - NORTHBRIDGE VICINITY); AND ANNEXATION NO. 2003-1,58 (NEWHALL LAND - NORTHBRIDGE VICINITY) Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all notices required have been provided. In report, Mark Yamarone, Capital Plan and Program Administrator, advised that this item is for the approval of the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1: Annexation No. 2003-L54, single-family residential, Tract Nos. 51857 and 52372, Annexation No. 2003-L55, single-family residential, Tract Nos. 44859, 44850 and 44851, Annexation No. 2003-L58, single-family residential, Tract Nos. 44481, 44692, and 44693. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. No additional ballots were received at this time. Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing and announced that the sealed ballots received will be opened and tabulated. Council would return to this item for action once the tabulations are complete. 5 At the conclusion of Item 8, Council returned to this item. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, advised that, for Annexation No. 2003-L54, the YES ballots totaled 86 % and the NO ballots totaled 14%. Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, finding no majority protest, to adopt Resolution No. 04-13 approving the annexation of territory and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. i for Annexation No. 2003-L54. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Weste, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, advised that, for Annexation No. 2003-L55, theYES ballots totaled 70 % and the NO ballots totaled 30%. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, finding no majority protest, to adopt Resolution No. 04-14 approving the annexation of territory and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No.1 for Annexation No. 2003-L55. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Smyth, Weste, Ferry, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, advised that, for Annexation No. 2003-L58, the YES ballots totaled 78 % and the NO ballots totaled 23%. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, finding no majority protest, to adopt Resolution No. 04-15 approving the annexation of territory and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Annexation No. 2003-L58. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A MINOR USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO AUTOMOTIVE BUILDINGS Vincent Bertoni, Interim Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that this item is for consideration of a minor use permit for two new automotive buildings in conjunction with an existing car wash facility on Lyons Avenue. 0 In response to questions from Councilmembers, Mr. Bertoni and Wendy Deats, Assistant Planner II, additional information was provided. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 04-16 denying the appeal and affirming the decision of the Planning Commission to adopt the Negative Declaration and approve Master Case 01-368, which consists of Minor Use Permit 01.040, subject to the modified architecture and conditions of approval, modifying Condition PL8 to require maintenance of landscaping; modifying Condition PL10 to include landscaping along the north property line adjacent to Caston's; and modifying Condition PL12 to approve the color palette with roof tiles of muted earth tone colors. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Smyth, Kellar Noes: McLean Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kellar adjourned the Council meeting at 7:43 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS A special City Council meeting will be held on Friday, January 30, 2004 at 7:00 a.m. at the Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Road, Santa Clarita, CA, to conduct a goal -setting session. A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, February 4, 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, February 10, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITE' CLERK Wan27m.dm 7