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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-09 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 9, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:01 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Smyth who entered the meeting 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: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code Section 54957 City Manager CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: Santa Clarita v. County of Los Angeles (Cemex CEQA litigation) L A County Superior Court Case No. BS 091566 Case Name: Las Lomas Land Company, LLC v. City of Santa Clarita el al. L A County Superior Court Case No. BS 082219 Case Name: Sukut Construction Inc., City Claim No. 02-39 dated July 31, 2002 RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:17 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURN Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 6:18 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 Kellar gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:22 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Kellar invited representatives of Cub Scout Pack 2, the oldest active Cub Scout Pack in the Santa Clarita Valley, to present the colors and lead the flag salute. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry reminded of the kick-off of the Dads and Moms against Drugs (DAD) program for 7th and 8th graders to be held at City Hall on November 22, 2004. Councilmember McLean reported on various activities during the past 2 weeks including the concluding charrette for plans for Old Town Newhall; the Los Angeles County Transportation forum; Small Business Administration opportunities for women business owners; the Sheriff's Department Haunted House; a subcommittee meeting on the MRF facility; election curriculum at schools including a mock election that mirrored the national results; and the Santa Clarita Marathon. Councilmember Weste invited attendance at the groundbreaking on November 9 for the Veterans Historic Plaza; noted her attendance at the opening of a new senior housing project in Castaic along with Mayor Kellar; announced the availability of flu shots at the SCV Senior Center on November 13 and 20; provided a tourism update and requested a presentation on the Coast to Coasters program; and requested Council support for a local emergency large animal rescue team. Mayor Pro -Tem Smyth provided information on the passage of Proposition lA and what it provides and requires of the City; and acknowledged the support for families with sons and daughters in active military service by the Blue Star Mothers. Mayor Kellar noted an article acknowledging Newhall Land for granting a permanent conservation easement that will protect San Francisquito Creek; and acknowledged the many years of legal service by Burke Williams and Sorenson for doing an outstanding job in protecting the City and our tax dollars. z AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers presented a proclamation for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week to George Carrol and representatives of several employers who are members of the ESGR. Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers presented a certificate to Tyler Johnstone for his youth leadership and service to the Community. Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers presented a certificate to Joe Bogna for his donation of a kidney. Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers acknowledged Travis Lange, Environmental Services Manager, and his staff for receiving the Regional Water Quality Control Board Award in the Water Quality Stewardship category for the City's River Rally. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services made the Project Health presentation. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Robert Fleck regarding the need for a locally based volunteer emergency rescue team for large animals. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, indicated that, as requested previously by Councilmember Weste, staff would work with the community on options and report back to Council with respect to an emergency rescue team for large animals. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain 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 Weste, second by Smyth, to approve the minutes of the October 21, 2004 special City Council meeting and the October 26, 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 STORM DRAIN TRANSFER TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT This storm drain has been constructed to the satisfaction of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and is ready for transfer. County procedures require that each storm drain transfer request be accompanied by a resolution. Adopt Resolution No. 04-128 for the transfer and conveyance of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain (MTD) No. 1385 to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH The County of Los Angeles has requested the City adopt the latest County Public Health Code, as well as a resolution providing for the enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to public health by the County Health Officer. The adoption of this ordinance and resolution will ensure consistent and uniform enforcement of the County Public Health Code between the City and unincorporated areas of the County. Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 04-15 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARTTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 9.02 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE'; and adopt Resolution No. 04-129 providing for the enforcement of laws and regulations relating to public health. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN EIR CONTRACT - Authorization to enter into a professional services agreement with RBF Consulting to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Henry Mayor Newhall Memorial Hospital Master Plan Project (Master Case 04-325). Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a professional services contract between the City and RBF to prepare an EIR for the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Master Plan, for a total contract amount not to exceed $352,340 from account number 501-23056 subject to City Attorney approval. EIR preparation costs will be borne by the applicant. 4 ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR REVISED JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - Approving and accepting negotiated exchange of property tax revenue resulting from the Whitney Canyon Annexation (Master Case Number 02-345). Adopt Resolution No. 04-130 as a Revised Joint Resolution of Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue resulting from the proposed Whitney Canyon Annexation to the City of Santa Clarita consisting of approximately 515 acres, located east of State Route 14, east of the terminus of San Fernando Road and adjacent to and outside of City of Santa Clarita incorporated boundary. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF A HEALTHY CITY INITIATIVE The U.S. Surgeon General has declared obesity a national epidemic and appealed for a call to action to prevent and decrease overweight and obesity. The Surgeon General outlined strategies that communities can use in helping to address the problems. Adopt Resolution No. 04-131 in support of a Healthy City Initiative. ITEM 7 _ CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 42 AND 43 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 04-132 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 42 and 43. Motion by Ferry, 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 S UNFINISHED BUSINESS SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN OIL PIPELINE FRANCHISE In report, Dennis Luppens, Management Analyst, advised that this Ordinance extends the existing franchise agreement with Shell California Pipeline Company to the Year 2011. Mayor Pro Tem Smyth advised of his need to recuse himself on this item due to a possible conflict of interest. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. 5 Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 04-16 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT AND USE AN OIL PIPELINE TO SHELL CALIFORNIA PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC.", extending the franchise agreement to the year 2011. Direct the City Manager or designee to execute necessary agreements, subject to City Attorney approval, to implement the Agreement. Increase estimated revenues in account number 001-4023 by $14,000. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Weste, Ferry, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Disqualified: Smyth Motion carried. ITEM 9 NEW BUSINESS CALIFORNIA MAGLEV ORANGELINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGENCY Robert Newman, Director of Building and Engineering, advised that the Orangeline Development Authority (OLDA) is an association of local cities pursuing the vision of building an advanced high-speed magnetic levitation technology or "maglev" transport system, which addresses current transportation, housing, environmental and economic issues. Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Hofbauer, Councilmember for the City of Palmdale; Albert Perdon, Executive Director of OLDA; Bruce Barrows, former Mayor of the City of Cerritos, who provided further information on this matter and the benefits and options to various cities. Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to direct staff to prepare documents authorizing Santa Clarita's entry into the Orangeline Development Authority Joint Powers Agency Agreement and bring a report back to the City Council for approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. in memory of John Nuzzi. 9 FUTURE MEETINGS A Joint City Council/Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission Study Session will be held Wednesday, November 17, 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, November 23, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 04Nov9m 7