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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-26 - 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 26, 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. 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: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery, LLC eta]. L A County Superior Court Case No. BC 278004 Case Name: Las Lomas Land Company, LLC v. City of Santa Clarita el al. L A County Superior Court Case No. BS 082219 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 6:02 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 6:03 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 Ferry gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Ferry invited Bryana Foulks from Valencia High School to lead the flag salute. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers wished a happy birthday to Councilmember Weste. Councilmember Ferry advised that a meeting of the Dads Against Drugs committee of the Blue Ribbon Task Force would have their kick-off meeting on November 22, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Councilmember McLean encouraged attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Veterans Historical Plaza on November 11 at 9:30 a.m.; encouraged voters to read the ballot information on various issues and to vote yes on Proposition 1A. Councilmember Weste reported on her attendance at the charrette held at Hart Hall today and is looking forward to reviewing results at another charrette to be held on Thursday; and encouraged attendance at the Veterans Historical Plaza groundbreaking on November 11 at Newhall Avenue and Market Street. Mayor Pro -Tem Smyth announced that he, Mayor Kellar and Councilmember Weste would be, walking the Stonecrest neighborhood this weekend to educate residents on the benefits of annexation of that area to the City; and acknowledged the efforts of Evan Thomason, Video Production Specialist, on the occasion of his birthday. Mayor Kellar reported on his attendance at the Kids Expo; acknowledged the efforts of the Children's Dental Health Foundation and asked City Manager Ken Pulskamp to comment on the Foundation; and reported on the meeting held last Wednesday night with the Castaic Town Council. In response to Mayor Kellar, Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, provided information on the work done by the Children's Dental Health Foundation and provided an update on the meeting held with the Castaic Town Council. The Town Council formed a Vision Sub -committee to review and determine goals for the Castaic area; the City is in the process of sending a letter informing 2 the Town Council that we are happy to work with the Sub -committee to the advantage of all concerned. Mayor Kellar expressed concern for the day laborer situation in the City, noted a report prepared by staff, and requested Council consensus to look into the matter further. Council consensus to direct staff to conduct a more in-depth investigation with the City of Glendale and any other city deemed appropriate, as well as the City Attorney, to address the issue of day laborers. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Kellar announced that the recognition for Joe Bogna was being rescheduled to November 9. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No requests to speak were submitted. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain further information that may be added. Carl Newton, City Attorney, noted that there was one minor correction to the ordinance on Item No. 12. On the second page, Section 5, fifth line, the word "Article" should be "Section". 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 Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the October 12, 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, 3 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 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CODE Adoption of the latest Los Angeles County Public Health Code in accordance with the City -County agreement. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC HEATH CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 9.02 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE." ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 60298 - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP Approval of Parcel Map No. 60298 consisting of approximately 12.98 acres, located at the northeast comer of Constellation Road and Alta Vista Avenue in the Rye Canyon Business Park, and owned by Discovery Gateway Spectrum I, LLC. Approve Parcel Map No. 60298; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the Parcel Map; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Parcel Map. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY, PROJECT NO. F0003 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT This project will create a new facility to meet the existing and short-term expansion needs of the Santa Clarita Transit System over the next five to ten years. The initial construction phase will address all current deficiencies, as well as provide for the use of alternative fuels to meet new regulations. Award a construction management services contract to Jim Ament Construction in an amount not to exceed $209,580.00 for the Santa Clarita Transit Maintenance Facility, Project No. F0003; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0022 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE The Annual Slurry Seal Program resurfaces various streets throughout the City using an application of emulsion slurry seal to seal cracks and enhance skid -resistance properties. This provides smoother rides for vehicles, enhances the appearance of the area, and extends the economic life of the roadway. Accept the completion of the Annual Slurry Seal Program, Project No. M0022; direct the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the remaining 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. 4 ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT'S AT -RISK YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (YES) PROGRAM The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded $13,842.24 from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District's Youth Employment Services (YES) Program to pay the wages of additional participants in the Job Skills Program. Accept the funding for the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District's Youth Employment Services (YES) Program in the amount of $13,842.24, and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. Establish estimated revenues in the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District's YES Program, Account Number 453-6714 for $13,842.34 Upon award of grant, appropriate $12,188 to Account Number 7458-7015 for participants' wages, $921 to Account Number 7458-7120 for Medicare, and $733 to Account Number 7458-7130 for Workers' Compensation. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA) WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND CITIES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT AREA B, TO PROVIDE INTERAGENCY COOPERATION IN MAJOR NATURAL OR MANMADE DISASTERS The purpose of the JPA is to provide for interagency cooperation in major natural or manmade disasters, and to strengthen the Los Angeles County Operations Area by strengthening the Disaster Management Areas (formerly known as Civil Defense Areas). The reason for formulating the JPA is to receive annual Federal Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funding. Adopt Resolution No. 04-126 approving the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the County of Los Angeles and Cities of Disaster Management Area B, to provide interagency cooperation in major natural or manmade disasters;. authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Joint Powers Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR CASH HANDLING PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION This legislation governs the handling of City Cash, as directed by the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code Title 2 Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.12. Adopt the City of Santa Clarita's Cash -Handling Manual, and direct staff to submit the manual and training program to the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada (APT US&C) for certification in their award program. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR REVIEW OF USE TAX -SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Resolution 03-132 approved a four year Use Tax Sharing Agreement between the City and the Santa Clarita Community College District. Under the Agreement, the District would create a Use Tax Share Program, market the Program to Santa Clarita businesses, and in turn the City E would share 50% of the revenue received under the Use Tax Agreement with the District. Approve staffs recommendation to continue the Santa Clarita Community College District/City of Santa Clarita Use Tax Sharing Program per the executed Agreement without changes. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 40 AND 41 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 04-127 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 40 and 41. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING THE CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, MASTER CASE NO. 04-361 (OAK TREE PERMIT NO. 04-034), A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND REALIGNMENT OF THE VIA PRINCESSA EXTENSION Mayor Kellar opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. In report, Jason Mikaelian, Associate Planner, advised that the City of Santa Clarita is requesting the use of its condemnation authority to secure 7.94 acres in permanent and temporary easements to realign and construct an extension of Via Princessa in Los Angeles County and to remove up to 34 oak trees. The project area is currently owned and maintained by the Fair Oaks Homeowners Association (HOA). As part of the January 2002 City Council approval of the adjacent Golden Valley Ranch development, the developer (PacSun LLC/ Pardee Homes) was directed to relocate Via Princessa up to 250 feet to the west to reduce potential environmental impacts. Since the developer was unable to reach an agreement with the property owner, the City is using its powers of condemnation to secure the land. Staff's recommendation is to continue the public hearing to November 23, 2004 to allow time for City staff, the developer and Fair Oaks HOA additional time to discuss a potential settlement. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, advised that one written request to be heard had been received from Tom Schiff, Appel Law Partners, co -counsel for the Fair Oaks Ranch Neighborhood HOA, as well as one letter in opposition to the extension or realignment of Via Princessa from Charl Janeke. Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that the opportunity to speak would be made available at the continued public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to continue the public hearing to the November 23, 2004 City Council Meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Weste, Ferry, Smyth, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN OIL PIPELINE FRANCHISE 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. _ Earlier during this meeting, Carl Newton, City Attorney, noted that there was one minor correction to the ordinance on Item No. 12. On the second page, Section 5, fifth line, the word "Article" should be "Section". No requests to speak were submitted on this item. In response to inquiries by Councilmember McLean, Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, and Carl Newton, City Attorney, provided additional information and clarification. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to introduce an ordinance 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.", as amended, 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: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Disqualified: Smyth Motion carried. 7 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. in memory of Maxine Marie Doty and Marine Lance Corporal Richard Patrick Slocum. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. A City Council 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. ATTEST: -�L.tZ4' a, . CITY CLERK 040ct26m