HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-23 - MINUTES - SPECIAL 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.
MARCH 23, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kellar called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none.
CLOSED SESSION
Brian Pierik, Assistant 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
United States District Court, Central District, Case No. CV -02-747 DT
(FMOx).
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery LLC et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC278004/13C 257152
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Potential Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) — one matter
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:06 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:05 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, announced that no action was taken that was required to be
reported.
ADJOURN
Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
There was none.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Weste requested that Ruben Barrera, Building Official, give the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
E. Matt Gil of the Los Angeles County Fire Department led the flag salute.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ferry commented on activities regarding the homeless shelter and the Bouquet
corridor widening.
Councilmember McLean reported on her attendance at a recent meeting of the Sanitation District
and the League of California Cities Community Services Policy committee and commented on
the Ambassador Program, the City's Arbor Day event, and the performance of the SCV
Symphony and Master Chorale last Sunday at Hart Auditorium.
Councilmember Smyth made no report/comment.
Councilmember Weste reported on her attendance at the recent meeting of the Sanitation District
and commented on the SBC golf tournament, the city's status as an elder -friendly community,
the possible closure of the Castaic Animal Shelter, the need for our SCV libraries to be fully
functioning, and the upcoming events related to the City's Cowboy Poetry Festival.
Mayor Kellar reported on the multi -jurisdictional committee meeting on the Whitaker-Bermite
property and expressed his appreciation for being asked to participate in Career Day at North
Park Elementary School and the breakfast of the Southland Association of Realtors.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers presented proclamations for National Library Week to Judy
Hist, Susan Broman and Dan Golden representing the Newhall, Canyon Country, and Valencia
Libraries.
Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers presented a certificate to Glen Kavanaugh upon earning the
rank of Eagle Scout for his efforts in providing sports equipment for the youth sports program in
our Sister City in the Philippines.
Mayor Kellar announced the promotion of E. Matt Gil to Assistant Fire Chief effective
April 1, 2004.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Steve Sager from AYSO representing Region 46 presented a $100,000 donation to the City for
the Central Park Lighting Project which was gratefully accepted by the Council.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Pauline Harte regarding the Castaic Animal Shelter and
the need to keep it open; and Teresa Savaikie regarding the need to preserve and protect the
Santa Clara River.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, indicated staff would do whatever we can to work with the
County to be sure they understand the importance of the Shelter to the region. With regard to the
River, Mr. Pulskamp explained the City's approach in trying to get as much of it as possible into
public ownership and explained the process required for the Bouquet widening project. A staff
member will meet with Ms. Savaikie to go into more detail on what the City is doing to protect
the environment.
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 Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 2 and 7
from the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2004
special meeting and the March 9, 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
NEWHALL ENHANCEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Consideration of creating a City Council subcommittee to assist with the enhancement of the
Newhall area.
There were no requests to speak on this item.
Councilmembers commented on their views and hopes for the committee.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to create the Newhall Enhancement
Subcommittee and appoint Councilmembers Weste and McLean to serve on the
subcommittee.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Weste
Noes: Kellar
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RINCON CONSULTANTS
Authorization to enter into a professional services agreement with Rincon Consultants to prepare
an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Town Center Phase II Project (Master Case
No. 03-160). Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a professional services
contract between the City and Rincon Consultants to prepare an EIR for the Town Center
Phase II development, for a total contract amount not to exceed $76,541.00, subject to City
Attorney approval. EIR preparation costs will be home by the applicant (Newhall Land and
Farm Company).
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESCINDING OF RESOLUTIONS 90-118 & 93-2
Request to rescind City Council Resolutions 90-118 and 93-2 which adopted/amended planning
project application submittal requirements. Adopt Resolution No. 04-30 rescinding City
Council Resolutions 90-118 and 93-2, planning submittal requirements which were adopted on
April 13, 1993.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
SCHERZINGER LANE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 53013 - AWARD OF
STREET IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will improve the community by constructing the sidewalk and curb and gutter,
reconstructing the existing street surface, including the installation of the main line sewer, and
installing streetlights. Award the construction contract to Security Paving Company, Inc. for the
Scherzinger Lane Street Improvements, Project No. 53013, in the amount of $509,247.60, and
authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $50,924.76; and authorize the City Manager
or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
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ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON MASTER STREETLIGHTING AGREEMENT
A contractual agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Southern California Edison for
the maintenance, administration, and use of the streetlighting system within City
limits. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a contractual relationship with
Southern California Edison for the administration and maintenance of the City's streetlight
system; complete the Southern California Edison application and contract for Streetlighting
Service Schedule Nos. LS -1, LS -2, and LS -3, and the License Agreement; and direct staff to
submit the completed forms to Southern California Edison.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN ANTELOPE
VALLEY ROUTE ALIGNMENT
The California High -Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is the State entity responsible for the
planning, construction, and operation of a high-speed train system serving California's major
metropolitan areas. The Authority has prepared a program -level Draft Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental Impact Statement (DEIR/S) for a 700 -mile high-speed train system
serving Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Central Valley, Los Angeles, the Inland
Empire, Orange County, and San Diego. and is accepting public comments on the DEIR/S. The
DEWS included route alternatives for the entire system, including the Los Angeles -to -
Bakersfield segment. In January 2002, the City Council adopted a resolution supporting the
Antelope Valley Route Alignment for the State High -Speed Rail Project.
There were no requests to speak on this item.
Councilmembers expressed their concern that no stop is being considered for the Santa Clarita
Valley.
Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to adopt Resolution No. 04-31 supporting an
Antelope Valley route alignment for the proposed California High -Speed Rail
system, modifying the resolution to encourage siting a stop in Santa Clarita.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Smyth, Weste, Ferry, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 42670-08 (CENTRE POINTE BUSINESS PARK) - APPROVAL OF
FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
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Tract Map No. 42670-08 (Centre Pointe Business Park) is the eighth 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 49.02 acres, is located north of
Centre Pointe Parkway, south of Golden Triangle Road, and west of Golden Valley Road, and is
owned by Spirit Properties, Ltd., a California Corporation. Approve Tract Map No. 42670-08
(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 on the
face of the Tract Map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Tract
Map; instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 54194 (CONDOMINIUM MAP, NORTH VALENCIA II ANNEXATION,
NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF DECORO DRIVE AND SUNNY CREEK DRIVE) -
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Approval of Tract Map No. 54194 Condominium Map, North Valencia II Annexation) consisting
of approximately 10.05 acres, located northwesterly of Decoro Drive and Sunny Creek Drive,
and owned by the Richmond American Homes of California, Inc., a Colorado Corporation.
Approve Tract Map No. 54194 (Condominium Map, North Valencia II Annexation); 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 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
BENZ ROAD - VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS - AMENDMENT TO SECTION 12.48.060 OF
THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
Restrict the use of vehicles exceeding 14,000 pounds on the segment of Benz Road between
Copper Hill Drive and Bouquet Canyon Road. Introduce and pass to second reading an
ordinance entitled an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California,
Amending Section 12.48.060 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code Regarding Vehicle Weight
Limits.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE GRANT
This grant provides for the reimbursement of costs for increased enforcement overtime for
officers, supervisor, and clerical support for a Seat Belt Compliance Program. Accept OTS Seat
Belt Compliance Grant; increase estimated revenues in Account Number 453-5173 by $40,574;
increase estimated expenditures in Account Number 7448-8001 (Contractual Services) by
$40,574; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change
orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.
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ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
CENTRAL PARK PHASE lI LIGHTING - PROJECT P4005 AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Staff has completed the bidding process for Central Park Phase II Lighting. On
February 12, 2004, four bids were publicly opened by the City Clerk. After staff review of the
bids, MS Navarro Engineering was found to be the lowest responsible bidder. Award
construction contract to MS Navarro Engineering in the amount of $808,802, which includes bid
alternates in the amount of $108,910, and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of
$80,880; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AND PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES
Ordinance amending the Municipal Code relating to Planning Commission and Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Commission compensation and expenses. Introduce and pass to
second reading an Ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARKS AND, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 09 AND 10
Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 04-32 to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 09 and 10.
Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Items 2 and 7.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
PUBLIC HEARING
PREZONE, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO
SUBMIT AN ANNEXATION APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSION (LAFCO) FOR THE VALENCIA NORTHPARK ANNEXATION AREA
Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing.
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Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all notices required have been provided.
Kai Luoma, Senior Planner, advised that this request consists of a land use designation change of
the annexation area, amending the City General Plan from RL (Residential Low), RE
(Residential Estate), and RS (Residential Suburban) to OS (Open Space), RS (Residential
Suburban), RM (Residential Medium) and RMH (Residential Medium High). The Prezone is to
redesignate the area City of Santa Clarita zoning categories consistent with the existing uses and
development in the project area. These categories would be activated upon annexation of the
Northpark area. The annexation area consists of 501 acres with 1,563 parcels and 1,320 property
owners developed in Los Angeles County. The area is known as Valencia Northpark and is
located north of Decoro Drive, east and west of McBean Parkway, north of Copperhill Drive and
south of San Francisquito Road, adjacent to the northwestern boundary of the City of Santa
Clarita.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 04-33 adopting the
negative declaration, and approving General Plan Amendment 04-001, and adopt
Resolution No. 04-34 directing staff to submit an annexation application of the
Valencia Northpark area, and introduce an Ordinance approving Prezone 04-001,
and pass to second reading on April 27, 2004.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 16
PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT (MC# 03-304) TO ALLOW FOR A 35 -LOT RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION AND CONSTRUCTION OF 35 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCES ON A 5.92 ACRE PROJECT SITE (MOBS DEVELOPMENT, INC. - LANCE
WILLIAMS)
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, advised that this item is for
the approval of a 35 -lot residential condominium subdivision to allow for the construction of 35
single-family residences on a 5.92 acre project site. The request includes a zone change and
general plan amendment to change the zoning and land use designation of the project site from
Residential Suburban (RS) to Residential Moderate (RM), a tentative tract map to allow for the
proposed land division, a hillside review to grade on a slope with a cross -slope of greater than
10%, a minor use permit to allow for the export of 73,904 cubic yards of earth from the project
site, and an adjustment to allow for a 20% (2 foot) reduction in the 10 -foot separation between
primary residential structures. The project site is located at the terminus of Urbandale Avenue at
Bouquet Canyon Road, in the City of Santa Clarita.
Addressing the Council on this item was Lance Williams, representing Mobe Development, the
applicant; and Leonard Duncan.
In response to questions from Council, staff and Mr. Williams provided additional information.
Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 04-35 approving Master
Case 03-304, the subsequent conditions of approval, and associated Mitigated Negative
Declaration, and introduce an ordinance to allow for the zoning of the project site to be
changed from Residential Suburban (RS) to Residential Moderate (RM) and pass to
second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Weste, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kellar adjourned the Council meeting at 7:42 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The City Council Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century
Room, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia.Blvd, Santa Clarita CA will not be held.
No meeting will be held on April 13, 2004 due to the General Municipal Election.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, April 27, 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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