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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-05-11 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. MAY 11, 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 Ferry 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: Cemex Inc. v. County of Los Angeles US District Court, Central District, Case No. CV -02-747 DT (FMOx) Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery LLC et al. LA County Superior Court Case No. BC278004/BC 257152 RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:07 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, introduced Deborah Prosser, Assistant City Attorney, who announced that in closed session by unanimous vote, the City Council approved 4 new legal actions with regard to the Cemex case as follows: 1. City to file appeal of the consent decree to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cemex vs. County of Los Angeles litigation. 2. Upon the County of Los Angeles certifying the environmental impact report and issuing the surface mining permit to CEMEX, the city will file a new lawsuit under California Environmental Quality Act challenging the EIR and the permit. 3. Upon the County of Los Angeles certifying the environmental impact report and issuing the surface mining permit to CEMEX, the city will file a new lawsuit under the National Environmental Policy Act challenging the Interior Board of Land Appeal's 2002 approval of the Record of Decision. 4. Upon the County of Los Angeles certifying the environmental impact report and issuing the surface mining permit to CEMEX, the city will file an appeal with State Mines and Geology Board challenging the County's issuance of the surface mining permit. ADJOURN Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Smyth gave the invocation in honor and in memory of State Senator "Pete" Knight. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:14 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Kellar introduced Boy Scout Troop 2002, accompanied by Scoutmaster Anthony Saraceni, who posted the colors and led the flag salute. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry acknowledged the accomplishments of Senator Knight; gave kudos to Mayor Kellar for his efforts toward the David March for Justice Rally on Saturday morning; discussed the tragedy of teen deaths while driving; noted the many summer programs for youth; acknowledged the Foothill League swimming championship held at the Aquatics Center; and noted the improvements and artificial turf being installed at our high schools. Councilmember McLean acknowledged the accomplishments of Senator Knight; noted that the Council subcommittee and staff have been interviewing consultants and their proposals for the Newhall redevelopment area specific plan; provided an update on the League of CA Cities Initiative and a proposal by the Governor to not raid local agency monies; and acknowledged the efforts of Fred Follstad and Vince Bertoni toward information on projects outside the city limits. Councilmember Smyth reported on his participation in the Heroes of the Week youth program; and encouraged attendance at the Special Olympics Spirit Games on Saturday at Hart High School. Councilmember Weste acknowledged the accomplishments of Senator Knight; thanked Mayor Kellar for his efforts toward the David March for Justice Rally; noted that it's summer and Camp Clarita is coming up; and noted that 88 films were screened during the recent International Family Film Festival. Mayor Kellar discussed last Friday's Man and Woman of the Year dinner and acknowledged Don Fleming's attendance in the audience; and commented on the message of the David March for Justice Rally and acknowledged staff's efforts in coordinating the event. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Councilmember Ferry provided background on the Santa Clarita Valley Teen Court Program and Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to Teen Court members Ann Heofel and Drew Aresca. Cindy Lien was not able to attend to receive her certificate. Laura Hauser, Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission presented awards received from the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) for Facility Design and Parks Planning for the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center and for the poster for the Cowboy Poetry Festival. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, presented the proposed FY 2004-05 Budget; Darren Hernandez, Director of Administrative Services, provided information on the health of the State budget and the impact to Santa Clarita. Mr. Pulskamp outlined an overview of the budget and explained the next steps. 1711:311(0717 ;711! [x117111s11el Addressing the Council at this time was John Lukes representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee regarding a traffic problem on Whites Canyon and his suggestion to paint the area "keep clear"; Pauline Harte regarding redevelopment and parental responsibility for teen drivers; Ruthann Levison representing the Sand Canyon HOA thanking the Council for the trees along Sand Canyon Road; Bill Wittenberg regarding the LA County Fire Department's ability to build fire stations. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that he would be meeting with Fire Chief Matt Gil within the next week regarding building fire stations. 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 Ferry, to approve the agenda, moving the public hearing under Item 14 to precede the Redevelopment Agency item. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2004 special and regular City Council meetings. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 14 PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ZONE 6A (WHITES CANYON MEDIANS) Due to action taken earlier during the meeting; this item was considered at this time. RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:20 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Kellar reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 7:30 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 RRM DESIGN CONSULTANT CONTRACT RENEWAL Renewal of design consultant contract for fiscal year 2004 to 2005. Authorize the City Manager to extend the existing professional services agreement between the City and RRM Design Group to provide urban design/architectural review services on an as needed basis for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2004. Per the terms of the original contract executed in May 1999, the contract is extended on an annual basis, subject to approval of the fiscal year budget. ITEM 3 TRACT MAP NO. 42670-07 (CENTRE POINTE BUSINESS PARK) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Tract Map No. 42670-07 is the seventh phase of Tentative Tract Map No. 42670, which was granted approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on August 16, 1983. This phase, consisting of approximately 19.93 acres, is located north of Centre Pointe Parkway, between Golden Valley Road and the aqueduct, and is owned by Spirit Properties, Ltd., a California Corporation. Approve Tract Map No. 42670-07 (Centre Pointe Business Park); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; 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. 4 ,. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 26026 (WILDWOOD CANYON AREA, TWO LOT SUBDIVISION)' - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Parcel Map No. 26026 (Wildwood Canyon area, two -lot subdivision) consisting of approximately 2.66 acres, located on Wildwood Canyon Road approximately 500 feet south of Wildwood Road and owned by Frank and Shannon Bellina. Approve Parcel Map No. 26026 (Wildwood Canyon area, two -lot subdivision); 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. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR RENEWAL OF BUS SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR DAY CAMPS AND TEEN TRAVEL CLUB Weekly trips for day campers and daily trips for the teens are an integral part of their camp experience. Buses are required to transport participants safely to and from their field trip destination. Award contract to Laidlaw Education Services in the amount of $51,205 for Fiscal Year 2004-05 for bus services for Day Camp and Teen Travel Club, and authorize a 10% contingency expenditure, contingent on adoption of the 2004-05 Budget. The funds are proposed to be budgeted in Fiscal Year 2004-05 Budget in account number 7291-8110; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR VALLEY-CALGROVE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT NO. P2005 - AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Staff completed the bidding process for the Valley-Calgrove Beautification Project. On April 5, 2004, three bids were publicly opened by the City Clerk. After staff review of the bids, Oakridge Landscape, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsible bidder. Award construction contract for the Valley-Calgrove Beautification Project to Oakridge Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $68,958.49, which includes bid alternates in the amount of $11,557.96, and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $6,895. Funds for this project have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2003-04 in account number P2005-001-8001, in the amount of $75,853.49; authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR CANYON COUNTRY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/ALTERNATE COMMAND POST Lease Agreements between the City of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and between the City of Santa Clarita and William S. Hart Union High School District. Approve the Lease Agreements and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 5 ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF 2000 (PUBLIC LAW 106-390) In October 2000, the President signed and enacted the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390). This federal legislation requires that all local agencies must have a local Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan needs to be in place within the local agency to be eligible for both pre- and post -disaster federal funding. Adopt Resolution No. 04-51 in support of the development of a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE MEDIUM -DUTY DUMP TRUCK Award a contract to purchase a diesel -fueled, medium -duty dump truck from Lake Chevrolet. Award a contract to Lake Chevrolet for the purchase of a diesel -fueled medium -duty dump truck for an amount not to exceed $67,341.24 from account number 5211-8610. Reject lowest bid from Reynolds Buick/GMC as not responsive. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR SUBMISSION OF THE ASSESSMENT OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT As part of the requirements to receive Community Development Block Grant funds, the City is required to submit an Assessment to the Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Al is done once every five years and provides HUD with a profile of the community, and evaluation of the fair housing practices in the community, identification of potential impediments to fair housing practices, and recommendations for addressing those impediments. Approve the Assessment of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) as written. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Al for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City Treasurer is required to annually present the City's Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or make any changes to the existing policy. Adopt the City of Santa Clarita's Fiscal Year 2004-05 Statement of Investment Policy, and direct staff to submit the policy to the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada (APT US&C), formerly the Municipal Treasurer's Association (MTA US&C), for certification award program. 6 ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BUDGET UPDATE The County of Los Angeles will begin receiving testimony relative to their FY 2004/05 budget on May 12, 2004. The County has identified two potential areas of concern to the City of Santa Clarita regarding budget issues related to animal control services and library services. The City has already been in communication with Supervisor Antonovich's office regarding these two issues. The Council may wish to authorize oral testimony to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on May 12, 2004. Authorize Councilmember Laurene Weste to provide oral testimony to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on May 12, 2004 relative the County of Los Angeles proposed FY 04/05 budget as it relates to the provision of animal control services and library services within the City of Santa Clarita. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 16 AND 17 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 04-52 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 16 and 17. 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 14 PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ZONE 6A (WHITES CANYON MEDIANS) Due to action taken earlier during the meeting; this item was considered prior to the Redevelopment Agency item. Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Council consensus to waive staff report. In report, Kevin Tonoian, Interim Technology Services Manager, advised that the proposed Whites Canyon Median Beautification Project represents an opportunity to construct landscaped medians along Whites Canyon Road. The purpose of this Public Hearing is to determine if a majority of support exists among property owners within the proposed boundaries of the annexation areas. 7 No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing and asked that the ballots be counted. At this time, Council proceeded to the next agenda item with the intent to return to this item for action. Upon completion of the ballot count and at the conclusion of Item 15, Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, advised that the project had been divided into 2 parts, north and south. The ballots count would reflect these 2 areas. For the north, a total of 355 ballots were received with the "yes" ballots totaling 161, 45%, and the "no" ballots totaling 194, 55%; therefore there is a majority protest. For the south, a total of 454 ballots were received with the "yes" ballots totaling 185, 41%, and the "no" ballots totaling 269, 59%; therefore there is a majority protest. With the majority protest, the annexation will not occur. Councilmembers voiced their disappointment with the results, but acknowledged that the people had made their choice. ITEM 15 PUBLIC HEARING GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH COMMERCIAL CENTER Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Lisa Hardy, Senior Planner, advised that this is an appeal of the Planning Commission decision to approve Master Case 03-347 which consists of several entitlements related to the development of a 618,759 square foot commercial center within Golden Valley Ranch. Cinzia Iaffaldano, appellant, outlined her reasons foi• the appeal and her appreciation for the applicant's willingness to negotiate. Fred Gains, attorney representing Ms. Iaffaldano and Charl Janeke, and Charl Janeke participated in the appellant's presentation. Jeff Sterk and Chris Cheleden, attorneys representing the applicant, noted the proposed modifications to address the appellant's concerns. Addressing the Council on this item was Tim Crissman; Al Montes representing Lowes HIW Inc.; Al Porcellino; Chris Fiore; Berta Gonzalez Harper; Norman O'Dell; Ruthann Levison; Rev. Marian Moreman; Douglas Taylor; Suzanne Taylor; and Max Hobbs. A letter was submitted from Don Fleming. Twenty-three written comments were submitted. Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to deny the appeal and affirm the decision of the Planning Commission and adopt Resolution No. 04-53 considering the Initial Study/EIR Addendum together with the Final EIR and approving Master Case 03-347 (Tentative Parcel Map 60337; Conditional Use Permit 03-010; Minor Use Permit 03-045; Development Review 03-027; and Sign Review 03-018) for a 8 -- 618,759 square -foot commercial center exceeding 35 feet in height, consisting of a variety of retail uses, including alcohol sales (Target, Shop 1, Shop 3, Pads A, C, D, E, F and G, and the gas station), an automated, self-service car wash, two drive- through fast food restaurants, and three on-site freeway commercial signs and one off-site freeway commercial sign as part of the Golden Valley Ranch development located east and adjacent to State Route 14, subject to the Conditions of Approval; and including the additional six conditions agreed to by the applicant and the appellant. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m. in memory of Allan Raymond Carl Howe. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERIC WiAyl lm i