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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-14 - MINUTES - SPECIAL 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. SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:32 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. 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: Santa Clarita v. County of Los Angeles (Cemex CEQA litigation) L A. County Superior Court Case No. BS 091566 RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:14 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 6:15 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 Councilmember McLean gave the invocation including pictures of soldiers in Iraq. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:19 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember McLean led the flag salute. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, acknowledged the efforts of Vince Bertoni, Interim Director of Planning and Building Services, and indicated this would be his last Council meeting as a regular City employee. Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for Vince's efforts and indicated that he would be greatly missed. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry encouraged attendance at Teen Scene Unplugged to be held September 22 at the Hyatt; noted the upcoming Michael Hoefflin event on Saturday night; noted that construction of the Bouquet Canyon bridge has begun; provided information on the red-light camera program; and indicated he attended his son's Placenta Junior High School night where many distinguished alumnae were listed. Councihnember McLean reported on her attendance at the Hispanic Excelencia Awards; Saturday morning's Heart Walk, Saturday afternoon's Senior Wine Auction; a Canyon Theatre Guild fund raiser; charettes being held for downtown Newhall development; and indicated she would be attending the League of CA Cities' conference in Long Beach next week. Mayor Pro -Tem Smyth commented on the upcoming Michael Hoefflin event. Councilmember Weste provided information on the charettes involving development for downtown Newhall and indicated the work effort is coming together well. Mayor Kellar reported on his meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico with the Fraternal Order of Police regarding the fight for Mexico's extradition policy to be changed, including a video of the May 8 March for Justice rally held at College of the Canyons. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Councilmember Ferry and Councilmembers presented certificates to this year's Youth in Government Participants assisted by Ingrid Hardy, Youth and Family Supervisor. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Jo Anna Levinson and Trudy De Paco, District Public Health Nurses representing L.A. County Public Health, provided information on the West Nile Virus. Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, mentioned what the city is doing to get information out to the public regarding their concerns about the West Nile Virus. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Linda Storli regarding public transportation in the industrial area; and Margaret Franklin whose daughter works in the industrial area and has trouble making connections to get home. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, indicated staff would be happy to work with Mrs. Franklin and ATC to work out the suggestions offered. 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. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to approve the minutes of the August 24, 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 PROPOSITION 12 GRANT RESOLUTION The City received a $50,000 Proposition 12 Watershed, Wildlife and Parks Improvement Bond Act of 2000 Grant. The Resolution will certify approval of this application to receive the funds. Accept the 2004/2005 Proposition 12 Grant in the amount of $50,000 and authorize City Manager or designee, to execute any contracts, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval; adopt Resolution No. 04-114 authorizing funds; increase estimated revenues in the account 453-5116 for $50,000; appropriate $50,000 to account number 5611-8001. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND NEWHALL LAND FOR THE DESIGN OF MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY/INTERSTATE 5 PHASE II, PROJECT NO. S 1002 The design of the Magic Mountain Parkway/Interstate 5 Phase II project is being designed by Newhall Land with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the City providing design oversight. Caltrans requires that the City execute a design Cooperative Agreement for this project. Also, the City is requiring Newhall Land to execute a Consent and Assumption Agreement with the City. Approve the design Cooperative Agreement with the California Department of Transportation and the Consent and Assumption Agreement with Newhall Land for the Magic Mountain Parkway/Interstate 5 Phase II, Project No. 51002; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreements, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE BOUQUET CANYON BRIDGE WIDENING, PROJECT NO. S1035 Utility easement deed to Southern California Edison on City owned property (APN No. 2811-066-905) for the Bouquet Canyon Bridge Widening project. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a utility easement with Southern California Edison for the Bouquet Canyon Bridge Widening, Project No. S1035, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS: ANNEXATION NO. 2004-L66, GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH (RESIDENTIAL) AND ANNEXATION NO. 2004-L67, GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH (COMMERCIAL) The City is proposing to initiate proceedings to annex these territories into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 04-115 to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2004-1,66 and adopt Resolution No. 04-116 to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No 2004-L67 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; approve the respective Engineer's Reports; declare the City's intention to annex the territories; and set the public hearing for September 14, 2004. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CREATIVE HOMELESS SERVICES IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA On April 27, 2004, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) for grant money to an organization to recommend and administer a creative homeless services program model which can manage the care of the homeless population in the City of Santa Clarita. Approve the Request for Proposal (RFP) in the amount of $36,000 and authorize the City Manager to advertise for proposals and return to Council once the proposal evaluation process is complete. Authorize the transfer of $36,000 from City Council Contingency Account 2250-7401 to account 3110-8001 to provide funding to the successful proposer for homeless services. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR STATE HOME FUNDING FOR FIRSTHOME, THE CITY'S FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM For the last two years, the City has successfully operated a down payment program for low -and moderate -income first-time homebuyers, called FirstHOME. A City Council resolution is required to apply for new State HOME funds to continue the program. Adopt Resolution No. 04-117 supporting the City's application for HOME funds in the amount of $600,000, and 4 authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contracts, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 32, 33, AND 34 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 04-118 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 32, 33, and 34. Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS: ANNEXATION NO. 2004-1,66, GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH (RESIDENTIAL) AND ANNEXATION NO. 2004-1,67, GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH (COMMERCIAL) Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. In report, Ben Jarvis, Special Districts Coordinator, advised that this public hearing is for the approval of the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Kellar closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, indicated that no protests had been received; therefore there was no majority protest. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to adopt Resolution No.04-119 to approve the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Annexation No. 2004-1,66 and adopt Resolution No. 04-120 to approve the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Annexation No 2004-1,67. On rolLcall vote: Ayes: McLean, Weste, Ferry, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None 5 Motion carried. ITEM 10 NEW BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Vince Bertoni, Interim Director of Planning and Building Services, advised that this item is for the consideration of an ad-hoc committee of the City Council for the preparation of the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to create an ad-hoc committee of the City Council for the purpose of consideration of issues relating to the preparation of the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan, appointing Councilmembers McLean and Weste to serve on the committee. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITii CLERK 04Sep.4m.doc O