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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-24 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)-- CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. FEBRUARY 24, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present, with the exception of Councilmember Smyth who entered at 5:02 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: City of Santa Clarita v. Time Warner Entertainment Co., LP, et al. US District Court, Central District Case No. CV03-9430RSWL(UBXx) Case Name: Las Lomas Land Company v. City of Santa Clarita, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS 082219 Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery LLC et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC278004BC 257152 Case Name: Center for Biological Diversity et al. v. City of Santa Clarita et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS079448 Case Name: Begl 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 US District Court, Central District, Case No. CV -02-747 DT (FMOx) RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:27 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 6:28 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 Councilmember McLean gave the invocation in recognition of the staff and volunteers at the Placerita Nature Center, introduced Ian Swift with the Center's mascot OJ the owl, and "passed the hat" for donations to the Center. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:34 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember McLean invited Ian Swift of the Placerita Nature Center to lead the flag salute. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that the City would be on storm watch until 4 p.m. on Thursday and acknowledged that the City is prepared for the upcoming storm. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on letters received from the County of Los Angeles regarding cuts to libraries, Placerita Canyon Nature Center and the Castaic Animal Shelter; and questioned if Council has taken action to support the League of CA Cities signature petition drive with regard to keeping local money local; if no action has been taken, request was made to bring back a resolution. She reported on the Human Relations Forum recognition, an article in Westways Magazine highlighting SCV attractions, the upcoming Celebrity Waiter Dinner and thanked staff for their efforts to assist the disabled crossing Lyons Avenue. Councilmember Smyth reported on meetings of the development subcommittee with regard to a possible annexation application on the eastern boundary of the City and regarding the Las Lomas proposal. Councilmember McLean commented on the possible cuts to libraries and encouraged citizens to write to their legislators in support of the libraries. She requested that staff look into the City having a float in the 4th of July Parade and suggested that incentives could be offered to encourage musicians and bands to perform. Councilmember Ferry congratulated Daniel Paoli in earning his Eagle Scout award; congratulated those who coordinated the VIP group at Mountasia; congratulated the Wm S. Hart baseball league on their 50 -year anniversary; recognized PTA moms and dads; and requested that staff bring back a report on the County amending their agreement with regard to collecting Quimby fees. Mayor Kellar acknowledged his participation in the candlelight walk last weekend and a meeting of the Blue Star Mothers on Saturday. In response to request, Rick Gould provided an update on the Central Park memorial and indicated it would be coming back to the Council in the next few meetings. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Laura Hauser, Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission presented Commission priorities to Council. Sgt. James Anderson presented a plaque to the staffs of the Traffic Division and the Field Services Division and presented Council with Sheriff Station Traffic T-shirts and expressed appreciation for the good working relationship enjoyed by all. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION _ Addressing the Council at this time was James Southwell, Gordon Uppman, Ron Kraus and Mark Rose regarding the Placerita Canyon Nature Center; and Cam Noltemeyer regarding water issues, Las Lomas and Newhall Ranch, and public meetings. STAFF COMMENTS There were 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 Weste, second by Smyth, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 2 and 6 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2004 special meeting and the February 10, 2004 special and regular City Council meetings. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 3 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 STATE LEGISLATION: ACR 142 Assembly Member Edward Chavez has introduced Assembly Concurrent Resolution 142. ACR 142 would designate the Interstate 605/Interstate 210 interchange as the Los Angeles County Deputy David March Memorial Interchange. Support Assembly Concurrent Resolution 142 and transmit statements of support to Assembly Member Edward Chavez, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees and Governor Schwarzenegger. Councilmember Weste commented on the need for a Federal law change in the case of alleged criminals escaping to Mexico and assured that Council is pursuing this goal. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION The City has received a grant from the California Department of Conservation (DOC) in the amount of $44,623 to promote beverage and container recycling and/or litter clean-up activities. Receive grant funds provided by the California Department of Conservation for the 2003/2004 Fiscal Year in the amount of $44,623 for appropriation to Account No. 5714-8001, and increase estimated revenues in Account No. 453-5105 by the same amount to promote beverage container recycling and litter clean-up activities. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 54019 (CREEKSIDE, NORTH VALENCIA H ANNEXATION) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 54019 consisting of approximately 10.55 acres, located west of McBean Parkway, between Newhall Ranch Road and Decoro Drive, and owned by Warmington Creekside Associates, LP, a California Limited Partnership. Approve Tract Map No. 54019 (Creekside, North Valencia II Annexation); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication for public use and road purposes; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of Tract Map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of Tract Map; instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR 2004 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION The proposed project would construct 807 linear feet of new sidewalk along both the east and west side of Arcadia Street. This project seeks $302,995.00 in grant funds and would require a $33,666.00 local match, for a total estimated project cost of $336,661.00. Approve the proposed 2004 Safe Routes to School project, and direct staff to submit the completed grant application to Caltrans by the February 27, 2004 deadline. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR WHITES CANYON MEDIAN BEAUTIFICATION, APPROVE ENGINEER'S REPORT; APPROVE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION; RE -SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FROM MARCH 9, 2004 TO MAY 11, 2004 The proposed Whites Canyon Median Beautification Project represents an opportunity to construct landscaped medians along Whites Canyon Road. The median beautification project would take place on Whites Canyon Road between Stillmore and Nadal, and between Wildwind and Ashboro, similar to the existing Landscape Maintenance District medians installed along Whites Canyon Road from Nadal to Wildwind. Adopt Resolution No. 04-19 for intention to initiate proceedings for the development of a Landscape Maintenance District on Whites Canyon Road from Stillmore to Nadal and from Wildwind to Ashboro; approve the respective engineer's report; and re -set the date of the public hearing from March 9, 2004 to May 11, 2004. Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEVELOPER FEE BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT On May 4, 1993, the City of Santa Clarita and the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County entered into an agreement adopting a developer fee by the City of Santa Clarita for the benefit of the Consolidated Fire Protection District. The proposed amendment makes changes to the language relating to the negotiations of in-kind consideration for fulfillment of a developer's fees, as well as allowing for the City to collect a 5% Administrative Fee to offset costs. Approve Amendment number one to the May 4, 1993 agreement between the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County and the City of Santa Clarita. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION APPROVING SURETY BONDS State Government Code requires that certain city officials have surety bonds issued on their behalf. Bonds will be issued for the City Manager, Assistant to the City Manager, City Treasurer and the City Clerk. Adopt Resolution No. 04-20 to approve issuing surety bonds. 5 ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 05 AND 06 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 04-21 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 05 and 06. Motion by Smyth, second by McLean, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Weste, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARINGS NORTHPARK PREZONE, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN ANNEXATION APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO MARCH 23, 2004 Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all notices required have been provided. Vincent Bertoni, Interim Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that this item is a request to approve a Prezone and General Plan Amendment to the Valencia Northpark annexation area. This item also includes a request for authorization to submit an application for annexation of the Valencia Northpark Area to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). This agenda item was advertised and public notice was sent via mail for a public hearing to be held on February 24, 2004 before the City Council. Due to state law requirements regarding the number of times a City's General Plan can be amended, staff requests this item be continued to March 23, 2004, so it may be combined with other requests to amend the City's General Plan Land Use Element. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to continue this public hearing to March 23, 2004, leaving the public hearing open. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Smyth, Weste, Ferry, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL'S GOALS FOR 2004 Mayor Kellar reported that the City Council held a goal setting session with the City Manager in January regarding major issues in the City. Council would like to approve the goals set forth as a result of this meeting as listed in the agenda report. Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, provided information on areas the staff would look at with regard to the development process. Mayor Kellar noted that a study session was being scheduled to review the Oak Tree Ordinance to ensure that property owners are not being penalized. Council consensus to direct staff to prepare and send a letter to the Governor regarding workers' compensation and to direct staff to bring back a report to adjust the stipend given to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commissioners and the Planning Commissioners. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to approve the 2004 City Council goals. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS STATE LEGISLATION: PROPOSITION 55 Brendie Bandara, intern for the City Manager's Office, reported that the City of Santa Clarita proposes to support Proposition 55, which will appear on the March 2, 2004 California Primary ballot. Proposition 55 allows the state to issue $12.3 billion of general obligation bonds for construction and renovation of K-12 school facilities ($10 billion) and higher education facilities ($2.3 billion). No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to support Proposition 55. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 NEW BUSINESS WHITES CANYON PARK MASTER PLAN APPROVAL - PROJECT NUMBER: P3002 Wayne Weber, Parks Superintendent, reported that on June 11, 2002, City Council awarded a contract to RJM Design Group to facilitate a public participation process and develop a master plan for park improvements on a 32 -acre site at the intersection of Whites Canyon Road and Canyon Crest Drive. The public participation process has been completed, and on November 6, 2003, the Master Plan was approved by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Weber and Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, provided additional information. Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper and Allan Cameron. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to approve the Whites Canyon Park Master Plan Project Number P3002. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Weste, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX EXPANSION MASTER PLAN APPROVAL - PROJECT NUMBER: P3009 Wayne Weber, Parks Superintendent, reported that the Master Plan for the expansion of the Santa Clarita Sports Complex has been completed. The expansion was made possible by the City's 2001 purchase of an adjacent 38 -acre parcel. The Master Plan process included extensive public outreach, with two public meetings facilitated by RIM Design Group. On January 8, 2004, the Master Plan was approved by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission. Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer; Berta Gonzalez -Harper; Bill Weeks, owner of BMX Raceway; and Allan Cameron. Motion by McLean, second by Smyth, to approve the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Master Plan. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Smyth, Weste, Ferry, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. E ADJOURNMENT Mayor Keller adjourned the Council meeting at 8:50 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, March 2, 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, March 9, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. i ATTEST: ,., C" CITY CLERY, WebNrn