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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
JANUARY 25, 2005
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 Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Ferry led the flag salute.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Kellar commented on his attendance at the Chamber of Commerce's installation
dinner and the great job that the Chamber does for the community; and commented on his
attendance at the Elk's Lodge 9th annual roast that raised money for the Samuel Dixon
Foundation.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste acknowledged the passing of Frederick Bailey Haskell and requested that
the meeting be adjourned in his memory; advised that Sanitation District No. 32 would be
performing repairs on the sewage treatment plant due to the heavy rains; commented that the Old
Town Newhall draft specific plan was coming along well; reminded that the book "A Day in the
Life of Santa Clarita" is for sale at various book stores; and expressed concern for the increase in
graffiti despite the efforts of the volunteers with the Pride Committee and suggested that some
deterrent be created to do more to eradicate this problem.
Councilmember McLean suggested that the Council might wish to review the Parental
Responsibility Ordinance with regard to the graffiti issue; noted that the Council had completed
5 -minute segments that would broadcast on CNN Headline News; commented on her attendance
at the SCV School and Business Alliance meeting, the League of CA Cities Community Services
Policy Committee meeting, an opening ceremony for newly remodeled Old Orchard Elementary
School, the installation of officers for the SCV and Castaic Chambers of Commerce, a Women's
Business Center meeting; noted that the Newhall Specific Plan would be reviewed at the Council
study session on February 1, 2005; and acknowledged the great coverage by the Valley's radio
station KHTS.
Councilmember Ferry acknowledged the problem with graffiti and noted the additional recent
problem that taggers are not using specific monikers to identify a particular person doing the
tagging but are tagging as a team making it more difficult to arrest the offender and suggested
the possibility of looking into cameras at certain "hot spots" and working with a company such
as Home Depot to create a type of incentive for cleanup so that individual homeowners don't
have to keep spending their own money.
Mayor Smyth gave no comments/report.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, acknowledged the increase in graffiti in local neighborhoods and
advised that the issue was at the top of the priority list for the City as well as the Sheriff's
Department who are using every tool available to curtail activity.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to Santa Clarita high
school student participants in 2005 Tournament of Roses Honor Band.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Representing the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC), Mitch
Cochran presented an award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices to the City's
Technology Services Division.
Carl Boyer, President of the Santa Clarita Valley International Program (SCVIP), and Dena
Maloney, Past President of SCVIP, presented an update on the Santa Clarita Sister Cities
Program including major accomplishments in 2004.
Todd Longshore, Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, gave a
presentation on 2005 priorities including the Adopted Priority Matrix 2005 (material submitted).
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Alan Ferdman regarding the adult softball program, bats
and player safety; Ann Irvine regarding the pending removal of pepper trees from the MWD
easement in Placenta Canyon; and Penny Upton requesting the Sand Canyon wash and storm
damage to the Lost Canyon bridge be addressed.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, indicated that staff would be meeting tomorrow with Mr. Ferdman
to address his concerns; that staff has been in contact with staff at the MWD regarding their
decision to remove trees on their property and will continue to work with them to resolve the
issue; and advised that staff will -go out and look at the Sand Canyon/Lost Canyon area to see
what can be done.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be added.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by McLean, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 4 from
the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to approve the minutes of the
January 11, 2005 special and regular City Council meetings as submitted.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Chair Smyth convened the meeting of the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency at 7:14 p.m.
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JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
ACQUISITION OF 24513 SAN FERNANDO ROAD, SANTA CLARITA, CA. 91321
APN#2831-006-008
Acquisition of property addressed as 24513 San Fernando Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91321. City
Council: Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all required documentation to
complete the acquisition of 24513 San Fernando Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (Assessor
Parcel #2831-006-008), subject to review by the City Attorney; adopt Resolution No. 05-13
approving a loan of $845,000 from the General Fund to the Redevelopment Agency; and,
appropriate $845,000 to account 3610-8620 from the Newhall Redevelopment Reserve.
Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Resolution No. RDA 05-01 accepting a loan of $845,000 from
the City of Santa Clarita General Fund, and, approve Promissory Note to City of Santa Clarita.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the Joint Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Chair Smyth adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:15 p.m.
RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Smyth resumed the City Council meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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
TEMPORARY FIRE STATION NO. 104, PROJECT NO. F3011 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project installed a pre -manufactured steel building, relocated a trailer, stairway, and
handicap ramp from the Los Angeles County Fire Department's Pacoima facility; and
constructed paved areas and fencing at 26201 Golden Valley Road. Accept the completion of
the Temporary Fire Station No. 104, Project No. F3011; direct the City Clerk to file the 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.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
SCHERZINGER LANE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. S3013 — PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE
The Scherzinger Lane Street Improvements project installed curb and gutter, sidewalk, and
streetlights on Scherzinger Lane, and reconstructed some portions of Scherzinger Lane and two
side streets that intersect with it. Accept the completion of the Scherzinger Lane Street
Improvements, Project No. S3013; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and
direct staff to release the remaining 5 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is
recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY EXCAVATION OF NEWHALL CREEK
Damage caused by severe storms and flooding resulted in an emergency situation when Newhall
Creek overflowed into the Polynesian Mobile Home Park. The excavation of Newhall Creek
was required to prevent further damage. Find there is sufficient evidence that the state of
emergency will not permit delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids; award the
contract to Jimmie D. Foster Grading for the excavation of Newhall Creek under a time and
material contract with an initial estimated amount of $180,000.00 and a 15 percent contingency
of $27,000.00, for a total contract of $207,000.00, and authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval; and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Hunt Braly representing the Polynesian Park
homeowners and Hadassah Lynn Foster representing herself and other residents of the
Polynesian Park regarding repairs needed as a result of storm damage to the park.
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Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that Adele Macpherson, Community Services
Superintendent, has been in contact with the property owners. Unfortunately, the State has
jurisdiction over mobilehome parks but the City will do what it can to assist with a plan to
perform the work Mr. Braly requested in the near future.
Council consensus to formalize the City's concerns in a letter to State legislators to
strengthen the request for action.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE CONTAINING MODIFICATIONS
TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
The second reading of the ordinance consisting of the annual update to the Subdivision and
Zoning codes. Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 05-1 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 16 AND TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC)".
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
® SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PREZONE
FOR THE UPPER STONECREST AREA
Second reading and adoption of ordinance approving Prezone 04-002 (Master Case 04-411) for
the Upper Stonecrest Area, generally located in Canyon Country abutting the eastern City
boundary north of Soledad Canyon Road. Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 05-2 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA TO APPROVE PREZONE NO. 04-002 (MASTER CASE 04-411) FOR THE
UPPER STONECREST ANNEXATION AREA GENERALLY LOCATED IN CANYON
COUNTRY ABUTTING THE EASTERN CITY BOUNDARY NORTH OF SOLEDAD
CANYON ROAD".
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
CALGROVE PARK SITE DEED RESTRICTION TRANSFER TO VETERANS
HISTORICAL PLAZA SITE TO ALLOW SALE OF THE CALGROVE SITE
The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services has determined that the Calgrove
site cannot be constructed as a park and is, therefore, surplus park property. As no other City
land uses have been proposed for the site, the Department recommends the site be sold through a
public process approved by the City Attorney and the funds be used for other park capital
improvement projects. Approve the transfer of the deed restriction from Calgrove Park site to
Veterans Historical Plaza site; declare the Calgrove property surplus and declare its intent to
commence the disposal of the site; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
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ITEM S
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTINUATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
14 -day ratification of resolution proclaiming existence of a local emergency and requesting
Governor to (1) proclaim a State of Emergency and (2) Request a Presidential
declaration. Approve and ratify existing Resolution proclaiming existence of a local emergency
and requesting Governor to proclaim a State of Emergency and request a Presidential
Declaration.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT TO CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
The Political Reform Act requires every local government agency to review its conflict of
interest code biennially or as needed to determine if it is accurate or if the code should be
amended. Staff has determined that the list of designated employees as Exhibit "B" needs to be
amended. Adopt Resolution No. 05-14 amending the Conflict of Interest Code.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 52, 01 AND 02
Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 05-15 to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 52, 01, and 02.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Ferry, McLean, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 11
PUBLIC HEARING
RIVERPARK PROJECT
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Jeff Hogan, Senior Planner, advised that this item is for a request by Newhall Land to develop
695.4 acres in the center of the City located at the terminus of Newhall Ranch Road, east of
Bouquet Canyon Road between the Castaic Lake Water Agency property and the Santa Clara
River, north of Soledad Canyon Road.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting at 7:48 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
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Representing the applicant Newhall Land, Glenn Adamick explained the proposed project.
Addressing the Council on this item was John Steffen; Lynn Plambeck; Shelley Luce
representing Heal the Bay; Teresa Savaikie representing Center for Biological Diversity; Henry
Schultz; Robert Monteleone; Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Transportation
Committee of SCVCC and the Valencia Industrial Association; Mike Lebecki; Jim Backer; Don
Fleming representing Santa Clarita Automobile Association; Matt Klein; Karen Pearson
representing herself and the Sierra Club; and Blake Bonelli representing Saugus Speedway. Four
written comments were submitted on this item.
As rebuttal, Mr. Adamick addressed several topics mentioned by the public speakers.
Councilmembers provided direction to staff and the applicant on issues to be addressed at the
March 22 continued public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to continue the public hearing to the
March 22, 2005 City Council Meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 12
PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S
APPROVAL OF A TATTOO PARLOR/ART GALLERY AT 23630 SAN FERINANDO ROAD
(MASTER CASE 04-155, MINOR USE PERMIT 04-016)
Mayor Smyth noted the public hearing was opened at the January 11, 2005 meeting.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Lisa Hardy, Planning Manager, advised that the applicant's proposal is to op,:rate a tattoo
parlor/art gallery in an existing commercial space. The Planning Commission approval was
appealed by two members of the City Council. The public hearing was opened on
January 11, 2005 and continued to this time.
No representative of the applicant was present at the meeting to speak at this time.
Addressing the Counc on this item was Duane Harte.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
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Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to direct staff to return with a resolution of
denial as a Consent Calendar item on the February 8, 2005 City Council meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Kellar, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2005 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, February 8, 2004 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
Clarita, CA.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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