HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-26 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
APRIL 26, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:02 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 PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Location of Property: 6.92 acres for the future extension of Dockweiler Drive
APN# 2833-012-019
Property Owner: Lake Family Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Case Name: Cemex v. County of Los Angeles; U.S. District Court Case No. 02-00747
DT(FMOx)
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. County of Los Angeles; U.S. District Court Case
No. CV 04-7355 DT (FMOx)
Case Name: In re RFI Realty, Inc., et al; U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Arizona, Case No. 2:04-10486-CGC (Jointly Administered with Case
Nos. 2:04-119 10-RTB, 2:04-11911 -CGC, and 2:04-17294-CGC)
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:05 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 Smyth adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Susan Coffman, Deputy 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 Kellar introduced the Lost Canyon Rangers who plucked guitars and sang the
Ian Tyson song "The Gift".
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 Kellar called up Kyle McLean, grandson of Councilmember Marsha McLean, to
lead the flag salute.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ferry commented and extended a thank you to the Jr. Air Force ROTC, for the
Banquet held for Pleasantview Industries; commented on the groundbreaking of the new
Mercedes dealership; the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast; the Youth Summit being held on May 7;
recognized Penny Upton for her work with Safe Rides; commented on the Emergency Expo;
groundbreaking for the College of the Canyons High Tech Center on May 10; and the Michael
Hoefflin Foundation Texas Hold `em Tournament being held on May 5.
Councilmember McLean introduced her son Major Timothy McLean of the United States Marine
Corp, who presented the City with the United States Flag, the State of California Flag, and the
City of Santa Clarita Flag, all of which were flown together in Iraq. Major McLean also thanked
the City, the Blue Star Mothers, and the students at Sky Blue Mesa Elementary School for the
supplies and letters received while deployed in Iraq.
Councilmember Kellar commented on the passing of resident Jim Bartos and his work with the
SCV Concert Band and with the veterans for Memorial Day remembrances.
Mayor Pro -Tem Weste commented on the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station Volunteer
Appreciation dinner recognizing more than 38,000 volunteer hours; meetings held by the SCV
Animal Rescue Team; and also on the passing of Richard A. Harte, extending sympathy to
Redevelopment Committee member Duane Harte and his family.
Mayor Smyth commented on the possibility of the State mandating the number of housing units
per year in the City, and requested an analysis be prepared by Mike Murphy, Intergovernmental
Relations Officer, for review by the Legislative Committee for possible action by the City.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented a check for $100,000 to the Henry Mayo Newhall
Memorial Health Foundation represented by Roger Siever, Chief Executive Officer, Bob Hotton,
Chief Financial Officer, and Diana Vose, President.
Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented a plaque to Don Fleming in recognition of his
work as Chair of Auto Dealers Association from 1998-2005.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Patricia Price, Area Liason, Public Affairs Division of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District, gave an overview of the study, source of, and solution to Santa Clarita Valley air quality
issues, outlining upcoming events and training as well as the legislative agenda for 2005.
Mayor Smyth suggested that the Legislative Committee review the 3 bills referred to and that
Mike Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, be involved as well.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Cam Noltemeyer regarding the clean-up of Whitaker
Bermite; and Kent and Doris Carlson regarding film office issues.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, commented that when filming takes place all neighbors within
500 ft. are notified, and sometimes as much as 1.5 miles out. Notification takes place at least 48
hours before filming. When film permits are issued they are reviewed by the Fire Department,
and when warranted, Sheriff Department personnel may also be assigned. Mr. Pulskamp stated
that in spite of the huge amount of filming that goes on in the City, the amount of complaints is
very small.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be added.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of a subsequent need item for Council consideration.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to add a subsequent need item regarding the
purchase of 180 desktop computer systems as Item 10A, finding that there is a need
for immediate consideration and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the
agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Kellar, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the agenda pulling Item 6 from the
Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by McLean, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the April 12, 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
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE OVER SANTA CLARA RIVER, PROJECT NO. S4013 -
AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT
This project is the design phase for the Golden Valley Road Bridge over Santa Clara River. This
bridge will connect the future extension of Newhall Ranch Road to the Golden Valley
RoadlSoledad Canyon Road Interchange. Award the design contract to Dokken Engineering for
the preparation of Plans, Specification, and Estimate (PS&E) package for the construction of
Golden Valley Road Bridge over Santa Clara River, Project No. 54013 in the amount of
$911,627.00, and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $136,744.00;
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval; increase Revenue Account No. 301-6714 by $2,000,000.00; appropriate $2,000,000.00
to Account No. 54013301-8001; and authorize the transfer of $1,300,000.00 from S4003109-
8001 to S4013109-8001 for future bridge construction costs.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
PARCEL MAP NO. 60619 (SMYTH DRIVE) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Approval of Parcel Map No. 60619 (Smyth Drive) consisting of approximately 9.20 acres,
located south of Smyth Drive, north of Newhall Ranch Road, and between Dickason Drive and
Copper Hill Drive, and owned by TMED, a California Limited Liability Company. Approve
Parcel Map No. 60619 (Smyth Drive); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication;
make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate
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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
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
CODE
This ordinance will amend the City's Municipal Code Title 22 to adopt the most current edition
of the Los Angeles County Fire Code. Introduce an ordinance and pass to second reading; set
the public hearing for May 24, 2005, adopting by reference the Los Angeles County Fire Code
Title 32 which includes the California Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code with certain
amendments entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 32 OF THE LOS
ANGELES FIRE CODE WHICH CONSTITUTES THE 2001 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE PUBLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
COMMISSION, INCLUDING APPENDIX I -C, APPENDIX II -C, APPENDIX II -D, AND
APPENDIX VI -A, EXCLUDING ALL OTHER APPENDICES OF THE 2001 EDITION OF
THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AND THE 2000 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE
CODE, PREPARED AND PUBLISHED BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION,
AND AMENDING CHAPTER 22.01 OF TITLE 22 OF THE SANTA CLARII'A MUNICIPAL
CODE."
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
LOCAL CEQA GUIDELINES
Section 21082 of the Public Resources Code and Section 15022 of the California Code of
Regulations require the City to adopt guidelines and procedures for the environmental review
and evaluation of projects. Staff has coordinated with the City Attorney's office to update and
improve the Local Guidelines used by City staff to determine the level of environmental review
appropriate for projects. Adopt Resolution No. 05-38 updating the City's Local CEQA
Guidelines.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF LOS ANGELES' SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT
Consideration of a resolution in support of the City of Los Angeles' Sphere of Influence
Amendment for property primarily located to the north of current City of Los Angeles
boundaries in the San Fernando Valley. Adopt Resolution No. 05-39 in support of the City of
Los Angeles' proposal to extend its Sphere of Influence to approximately the ridgeline separating
the watersheds of the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys.
Addressing the Council on this item was Hilary Norton Orozco representing Palmer
Investments, Inc. opposing the Sphere of Influence amendment.
Two written comments were received opposing the recommended action.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR GAP CLOSURE, PROJECT NO. S1001 - OIL PIPELINE
RELOCATION AGREEMENTS WITH ARCO MIDCON, LLC AND PACIFIC PIPELINE
SYSTEM, LLC
This project is for the City's Cross Valley Connector Gap Closure, which will extend Newhall
Ranch Road from Interstate 5 to Copper Hill Drive. Authorize the execution of the oil pipeline
relocation agreements with Arco Midcon, LLC in the amount of $500,000, and Pacific Pipeline
System, LLC in the amount of $650,000 for the Cross Valley Connector Gap Closure, Project
No. S1001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney Approval.
ITEM S
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CALPERS AND CITY COUNCIL
Public Employee's Retirement Law permits the participation of public agencies and employees in
the Public Employee's Retirement System by execution of contract. Adopt Resolution
No. 05-40 to amend the City's current contract with the California Public Employee's Retirement
System (CalPERS) to provide Section 21574.5 (Indexed Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits) for
local miscellaneous members; introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION, CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND
THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SANTA CLARITA."
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR DESIGN, PUBLISHING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PARKS,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES' QUARTERLY "SEASONS" BROCHURE
Award the contract to RLF Publishing, for the printing and distribution of "Seasons," in the
amount of $75,600.00. Award contract for design, publishing, and distribution of Parks &
Recreation and Community Services' quarterly "Seasons," in the amount of $75,600. Costs are
per year for the initial term of one year, plus up to three additional one-year terms. Authorize the
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 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 13,14 AND 15
Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 05-41 to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 13, 14, and 15.
ITEM 10A
SUBSEQUENT NEED
AWARD CONTRACT TO DELL COMPUTERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 180 DESKTOP
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
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Waive the City's Purchasing requirements, appropriate $110,000 from the Technology Service
Replacement Fund (Fund 601) to the Technology Services ReplacementAccount(Account No.
2311-8601), and award contract to Dell Computers in the amount of $109,993 for the purchase
of 180 desktop computer systems.
Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 11
PUBLIC HEARING
DISCUSSION OF THE CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR GAP CLOSURE EIR
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council concurred to waive the staff presentation.
In report, Curtis Nay, Assistant City Engineer, and Wendy Deats, Associate Planner, advised that
the project analyzed in the FEIR is one of six segments planned or under construction that would
comprise, along with previously completed roadway segments, what is known as the Cross
Valley Connector.
Motion by Smyth, second by McLean, to continue the public hearing and
consideration of this item to the May 24, 2005 City Council meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Ferry, McLean, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting in memory of Richard Harte and Jim Bartos at 7:14 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The regularly scheduled City Council Study Session for Tuesday, May 3, 2005 has been
canceled.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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