HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-22 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
5:15 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
MARCH 22, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none.
CLOSED SESSION
Joe Montes, 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: City of Santa Clarita v. Santa Clarita LLC, et al.
L A County Superior Court Case No. BC 259442
Case Name: Warren v. Keoshian
L A County Superior Court Case No. PC 035653
Case Name: Lynn v. Wiggins
L A County Superior Court Case No. PC 034796
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:23 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Joe Montes, Assistant City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that
was required to be reported.
ADJOURN
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 6:23 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
Mayor Pro -Tem Weste gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:28 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro -Tem Weste invited Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services to lead the flag salute.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ferry commented on his recent surgery and subsequent weight loss;
congratulated Tess Simgen and Adele Macpherson on their efforts with the Dads Against Drugs
program; commented on the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital groundbreaking for their
expansion; advised that a meeting would be held on April 6 in Council Chambers on the open
space land preservation issue; thanked the corporate sponsors of the YMCA fundraiser;
congratulated R. J. Kelly for his fundraising efforts; suggested that Capt. Minutello of the
Sheriff's Department bring forward information on an intervention plan similar to the VIDA
program; and invited Tony Strickland of the Hart School Board to comment on the selection of
the new Superintendent, Jaime Castellanos.
Councilmember McLean commented on various community events and meetings including the
Leadership SCV Program, the SBC Skybox luncheon, the Texas Hold `Em fundraiser for 5 local
charities, Arbor Day, the Zonta Status of Women Brunch, the Gateway Regional Coalition for
roadways and growth; and reported on her attendance at the National League of Cities
Congressional Cities Conference in Washington D.C. with Councilmember Kellar and staff
where the focus was on CDBG funds.
Councilmember Kellar commented on the Washington D.C. trip to attend the National League of
Cities conference and the discussion of possible cuts in the CDBG program.
Mayor Pro -Tem Weste commented on CLWA's change from adding chlorine to chloramines in
the water supply which is harmful to aquatic life but not humans or pets; Arbor Day; a recent
SCV Transportation Committee meeting, and that the grooming program would be starting up
again at the Animal Shelter.
Mayor Smyth acknowledged the efforts of Barbara Boswell, Finance Manager, during her tenure
with the City and wished her well upon her departure at the end of the week going to the City of
Lancaster. Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, provided details on Barbara's work assignments over
the years and her community involvements and wished her well.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to Future Business
Leaders of America (FBLA) from Hart High School.
Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented awards to the 2004 Waste Reduction Award
Program (WRAP) Winners.
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
David R. Solow, Southern CA Regional Rail Authority CEO, explained the factors involved and
shared new SCRRA safety improvement initiatives in response to the Metrolink accident in
Glendale on January 26, 2005.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Max Hobbs and Dan Carmichael both representing the
Fair Oaks Ranch Neighborhood HOA regarding the agreement reached with Pardee Homes and
the need for a signal at the intersection of Swan and Via Princessa; Scott Bruckner representing
the SC Artists Assn (submitted material), Scott Groller and Paul Strickland in support of a Visual
Arts Gallery for local artists to display their work (14 written comments were submitted); Gary
Spindt representing SCV Special Olympics/Carousel Ranch/Let Me Sail, Emily Iland, Vicki
Berrey, Lisa Kimura representing North LA County Regional Center, and Chris Clark
representing SCV Special Olympics, in support of hiring a consultant for the Disability and
Community Inclusion Master Plan; Joseph Jasik, Julio Garcia, Tom Johnson and Adriana
Gammert regarding their dissatisfaction with the proposed Downtown Newhall Specific Plan;
Tony Natoli (submitted petition) and Scott Young regarding the traffic situation and violations
occurring on Benz Road and requesting the road be closed to through traffic; and Cam
Noltemeyer regarding the cleanup of the Whitaker-Bermite property and the facilities approved
and built within a toxic area.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, commented on the variety of competing needs as mentioned
advising that the agreement for Fair Oaks Ranch was between the HOA and the developer; the
City is not a party to the agreement and the intersection referred to is not in the City; the
concerns regarding the art gallery can be considered during the budget process and requested that
info be provided to Phil Lantis; the concerns regarding the consultant for disabilities can also be
considered during the budget process and requested that info be provided to Rick Gould. He
noted that the meetings for the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan were widely noticed and the
meetings were well -attended; and noted that Council has yet to approve the specific plan so there
is still an opportunity for input; suggestion was made to contact Jason Smisko for more
information. He will talk with the Traffic Engineer and the Sheriff's Department to look for
opportunities to help with Benz Road. He reported that an exhaustive amount of environmental
work was done before construction of the Sports Complex and Golden Valley High School and
that all parties are working collaboratively to clean the site in a timely and responsible manner.
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 Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 4 from the
Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2005
special and regular City Council meetings as submitted.
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
TERMINATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
Termination of resolution proclaiming existence of a local emergency. Adopt Resolution
No. 05-26 proclaiming the termination of a local emergency.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE GRANT
The City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station have been awarded a
grant for $23,625 from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), to implement the
California Seat Belt Compliance Campaign (CSBCC). Accept OTS Seat Belt Compliance Grant.
Increase estimated revenues in Account Number 453-5173 by $23,625. Increase estimated
expenditures in Account Number 7448-8001 (Contractual Services) by $23,625. Authorize City
Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising
out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARA RIVER ACQUISITION OF 58.08 ACRES IN CANYON COUNTRY - APN
NOS. 2840-001-116,117, AND 119
On February 28, 2005, the City entered into negotiations to purchase 58.08 acres of unimproved
land located in Canyon Country. Comprised of three parcels, bordered on the north by State
Route 14 (SR -14), the property is directly east of and adjacent to the existing City
boundary. The proposed acquisition will assist in implementing the preservation of the Santa
Clara River. Due to its proximity to SR -14, a portion of the property may be acknowledged as
having future investment and development potential. Appropriate $160,000.00 from the City
Council's Contingency, Account No. 2250-7401; appropriate $1,000,000.00 from the Capital
Projects Reserve, Account No. 2250-7408 for acquisition costs, including the title insurance
policy in the amount of $2,964.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents to complete the acquisition of 58.08 acres in Canyon Country (Assessor Parcel
Nos. 2840-001-116, 117, and 119), subject to City Attorney approval.
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Addressing the Council on this item was David Lutness; three written comments were also
submitted.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve Consent Calendar Item 4.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Smyth
Noes: Ferry
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
QUITCLAIM OF SLOPE EASEMENT FOR LYONS AVENUE AT SUMMERHILL VILLA
In 1967, as part of the road dedication along a portion of Lyons Avenue, an easement for slope
purposes was dedicated to the County of Los Angeles. This slope easement is no longer needed
and is a condition of the Summerhill Villa Development to vacate this easement. The slope
easement is no longer needed and is being quitclaimed to the current owner of record. Adopt
Resolution No. 05-27 to quitclaim the slope easement that is no longer needed; direct the City
Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the office of the Registrar -Recorder of the
County of Los Angeles; and authorize the City Engineer to execute the quitclaim document
relating to this item.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 47786 - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS
OF DEDICATION
Consideration of tract map consisting of 21 single family residential lots on approximately
25.19 acres, located at the intersection of Sand Canyon Road and Mandalay Road. Approve
Tract Map No. 47786 (Single Family Residences, William Cloyd Development); 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 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE PROGRAM
Approval of a records management software program to support management's compliance
obligations and better manage information assets while reducing costs and liability, and allow
more control over information. Approve contract with OmniRIM Solutions Inc., for a records
management software program; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute contract
in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR QUARTERLY SEASONS BROCHURE
Award contract for design, publishing, and distribution of Parks, Recreation and Community
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Services Quarterly Seasons Brochure. 1) Award the contract to Creel Printing Company of
California, Inc. for the printing and distribution of "Seasons" in the amount of $74,876.00. Costs
are per year for an initial term of one year, plus up to three additional one-year
terms. 2) Authorize City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, including the
authority to approve three additional one-year extensions, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 09 AND 10
Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 05-28 to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 09 and 10.
Motion by McLean, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 4.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Smyth called a recess at 8:12 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
ITEM 10
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
RIVERPARK PROJECT
Mayor Smyth noted that the public hearing was opened during the January 25, 2005 meeting and
continued to this time.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Jeff Hogan, Senior Planner, advised that this item addresses 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. He outlined the project issues agreed to, partially agreed
to and not agreed to by the applicant.
Representing the applicant Newhall Land, Glenn Adamick outlined the features of the proposal
and the issues discussed with staff.
Addressing the Council on this item was Randy Wrage; Cam Noltemeyer; Connie Worden-
Roberts representing the Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Industrial Assn; Marc Flores;
David Lutness; Teresa Savaikie representing the Center for Biological Diversity; Katherine
Squires; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; Judy Reinsma representing the SCV Well
Owners Assn; Karen Pearson (submitted material); and Patricia Sulpizio.
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In response to comments made by the public, Glenn Adamick addressed each concern
mentioned.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
In response to questions from Councilmembers, additional information was provided by staff and
the applicant.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to direct staff to prepare the final responses to
comments and return to the April 12, 2005, City Council meeting with the project
approval resolution, zone change ordinance, CEQA resolution (including the
Findings of Fact and the Statement of Overriding Considerations) and the
Riverpark Final EIR April 2005, approving the project as revised by the City
Council.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 11
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
FOR THE CITY TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND MAINTENANCE OF PEPPER
TREES WITHIN THE MWD RIGHT-OF-WAY
In report, Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that this item is to direct the City Manager to
work with the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) for the City to accept responsibility for and
maintenance of a line of pepper trees that reside within the right-of-way.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to authorize the City Manager to consider and
execute an agreement with the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), subject to City
Attorney approval, for the City to accept responsibility for and maintenance of a
line of pepper trees located within the MWD right-of-way that runs parallel to
Alderbrook Drive in Newhall.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Kellar, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m.
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FUTURE MEETINGS
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, April 5, 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, April 12, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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