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Home My WebLink About2004-10-12 - 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. OCTOBER 12, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Smyth, who entered the meeting at 5:34 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: Motamednia v. City of Santa Clarita L. A. County Superior Court Case No. PC 033990 Z CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: City Manager or designee Unrepresented Employees: All positions not represented by SEN Local 347 No report would be made on the following item: 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 5:32 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 6:17 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 Weste 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 Councilmember Weste led the flag salute. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry gave no report/comments. Councilmember McLean reported on her attendance at the School Trustees Assn. meeting and the Newhall Redevelopment Committee meeting and the dates for the next round of charettes; commented on the Cans for Cash program; commended Environmental Services staff for their receiving the Water Quality Award for the River Rally; noted the ground breaking on 11/11 for the Veterans Historical Plaza; and urged support for Proposition lA on the November ballot. Councilmember Weste commented on the opening of the San Francisquito Trail; provided a tourism update including a recent car show at Saugus Speedway and 2 new hotels coming to the city; and acknowledged the passing of Emery Kauzlarich, a National Rodeo Champion and Marine reservist. Mayor Pro Tem Smyth spoke in support of Proposition lA on the November ballot and advised that if the proposition passes, the City would have the ability to fund several unfunded projects and to replenish contingency funds in the current budget; expressed concern regarding comments made by a candidate for the Castaic Lake Water Agency Board about the City's position on the Cemex project; and requested the City Manager to provide information on the City's outreach on the Valencia Commerce Center annexation. Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, clarified the City's position and explained outreach efforts to date. Mayor Kellar noted the loss of Zach Legreid in a bicycle accident at the Mall; complimented those who organized the Diabetes Walk for the successful event; noted the Friday opening of the EPIC Center at College of the Canyons; and noted the many leaders involved in worthwhile causes throughout the valley. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Kellar acknowledged the City's proclamation for National Health Education Week. Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to lifeguards Steven Fischer and Matt Swope for their instruction to Wyatt Moreno who used his skills to survive a boating accident. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY On behalf of the Association of Public Treasurers, United States and Canada, Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers presented a Certificate of Excellence Investment Policy Plaque to Administrative Services Director Darren Hernandez, Finance Manager Barbara Boswell and Treasury Accountant Jan Downey. R. J. Kelly and Bill Cooper, members of the Board of Directors of the Castaic Lake Water Agency, presented a check in the amount of $25,000 as a donation for Veterans Historical Plaza. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. STAFF COMMENTS There was none. 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 Weste, second by Ferry, 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 September 28, 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. I ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR RENEWAL OF TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Approve the renewal of the current contract for tree maintenance service with Tru Green Landcare. Approve the renewal of the current contract for tree maintenance services with Tru Green Landcare for an amount not to exceed $450,000 per year, and authorize City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents for the remaining renewal terms allowed per the original agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR DIAL -A -RIDE TECHNOLOGY Consideration of proposal to install Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment on the Dial -a -Ride fleet. Increase estimated revenue in account number 801-6714 by $203,619 and appropriate $203,619 from Congestion Management Air Quality (CMAQ) funds to transit account number 5400-8615; appropriate $26,381 from Transit Fund 801 to account number 5400-8615; award Route Match Software Company a contract not to exceed $205,000 to provide software, hardware, and training to improved Dial -A -Ride (DAR) efficiency and customer services and direct staff to procure additional dial -a -ride technology equipment in an amount not to exceed $25,000; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute necessary agreements with Route Math Software Company, subject to approval of the City Attorney. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR VETERANS HISTORICAL PLAZA - PROJECT NUMBER P2001 - AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Staff has completed the design work for the Veterans Historical Plaza and is preparing to advertise for bids. Approve the plans and specifications for Project Number P2001 provided by Total Concept Landscape Architecture. Authorize advertising for bids for the Veterans Historical Plaza. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR THE 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 Federal 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. The deadline to submit the City's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan is November 1, 2004. Approve the City of Santa Clarita Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SAND CANYON SWALE REMOVAL, PROJECT NO. M3005 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE Scope of work for the Sand Canyon Swale Removal Project consisted of removing the existing asphalt swales located along Sand Canyon Road and backfilling for trail use. Accept the completion of the Sand Canyon Swale Removal, Project No. M3005; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 53901 (CREEKSIDE, NORTH VALENCIA II ANNEXATION) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION . Approve and accept the final map for Tract Map No. 53901 (Creekside, North Valencia II Annexation) consisting of approximately 10.99 acres, located west of McBean Parkway, between Copper Hill Drive and the existing Skycrest Development, and owned by Hidden Creek Village, L.L.C. Approve Tract Map No. 53901 (Creekside, 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; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE AN ANIMAL FACILITIES GRADING SYSTEM Consideration of an ordinance amending Title 8 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC) to implement a grading system, including related fees and enforcement provisions, for animal facilities that is consistent with the County of Los Angeles. Adopt Ordinance No. 04-13 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CA AMENDING TITLE 8 - ANIMALS, OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE (SCMC) TO CREATE A SYSTEM TO GRADE ANIMAL FACILITIES BASED ON REQUIRED ANNUAL INSPECTIONS, AND TO REVISE AFFECTED PENALTY, LICENSING AND FEE PROVISIONS." ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LOITERING BY CRIMINAL STREET GANGS It has been determined that the establishment and enforcement of an ordinance prohibiting loitering is an effective and necessary means to decrease crime, violence, and victimization. This ordinance addresses loitering and, in effect, street gang violence, street gang activity, and street gang crime. Adopt Ordinance No. 04-14 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO LOITERING BY CRIMINAL STREET GANGS AND ADDING CHAPTER 11.72 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE." I ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 38 AND 39 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 04-125 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 38 and 39. Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. in memory of Emery Kauzlarich. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 040ctl2mAc 6