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Home My WebLink About2005-05-10 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. MAY 10, 2005 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:32 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 — Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) — one matter RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:08 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that in Closed Session and by unanimous vote, Council authorized the filing of a civil injunction proceeding with respect to property at 22060 Rolling Ridge Drive to enjoin the unauthorized use of open space. ADJOURN Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 6:09 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 McLean gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember McLean invited Andree Walper, Economic Development Assistant to lead the flag salute. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar commented on the Man and Woman of the year event and winners: Gary Condie and Jeri Seratti-Goldman, and the open house and the many volunteers at the Placenta Nature Center. Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on the dedication of the Veterans' Memorial Park on May 28, 2005. Councilmember Ferry commented on the Hoefflin event held at Robinson Ranch, the Cowboy Festival and offered thanks to the Veluzat brothers, the Youth Summit with thanks to staff, the upcoming Dodger night, the SCV Special Olympics to be held at Hart High School, and the upcoming volleyball, track and swimming finals. Councilmember McLean commented on the Cowboy Festival and the Walk of Stars and encouraged people to come out again next year, the Placenta Nature Center, a gathering at the Hafizi home where a "behind the scenes" look at the Apprentice was enjoyed, the Taste of the Town, meeting with business owners regarding the specific plan for Downtown Newhall, and the College of the Canyons groundbreaking for their high tech building. Mayor Smyth commented on speaking at a meeting conducted by a Castaic HOA regarding annexation and the City's 2nd Annual United Way Marathon to be held Thursday, May 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Channel 20. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Maria Gutzeit representing the LA County Bike Coalition regarding information for a Bike Master Plan and inviting attendance at a Coalition meeting to be held June 7; Edward Littleton regarding the closing of the local Employment Development Department and the need for other office space now. The following members of the public spoke (and 2 written comment cards were submitted) regarding separation of church and state and the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast to be held this Thursday morning: Diana Shaw representing SCSCS Bruce McFarland representing SCSCS Elena Luther 2 Patti Sulpizio (submitted Opinion Page from The Signal dated 5/10/05) David Lutness (read a letter from Carol Lutness, copy submitted) Mark Luther Ed Carstens Brian T. Barry Lynne Plambeck Joe Messina representing Dunamis Group Betty Peters John Grannis representing Dunamis Group STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager commented on the closure of the Employment Development Department and that staff is looking for a site. Mayor Smyth requested an update on the status of the report from staff concerning day laborers. Councilmember Kellar and Mayor Smyth commented on the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and noted that the door is open for all to attend and that neither city resources nor money were being spent on the event. 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 Weste, second by McLean, 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 April 26, 2005 special and regular City Council meetings as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:05 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Smyth reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 7:18 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. 9 ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSION TO WILLDAN FOR REVIEW OF ENGINEERING DOCUMENTS FOR NPDES PERMIT COMPLIANCE The municipal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit requires developers of certain developments/re-developments to prepare engineering documents to address and restrict potential pollutants from entering the storm drain system, local waterways and the ocean. The City contracts with Willdan for plan review of these engineering documents. Approve contract extension to Willdan for an amount not to exceed $100,000 from Account No. 5720-8001. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents for this extension, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN MTD NOS. 1525 AND 1614 TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT These storm drains have been constructed to the satisfaction of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and are ready for transfer. County procedures require that each storm drain transfer request be accompanied by a resolution. Adopt Resolution No. 05-42 for the transfer and conveyance of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain (MTD) No. 1525 to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and adopt Resolution No. 05-43 for the transfer and conveyance of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain (MTD) No. 1614 to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER GRANT Since 1998, the City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a competitive grant from the County of Los Angeles, via the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium, to administer the job seeker and business services of the Santa Clarita WorkSource California Center. The City will receive funding in the amount of $172,283 for Fiscal Year 2005-06 to continue the services of the Santa Clarita WorkSource California Center. Increase estimated revenue in Account Number 453-5055 by $172,283, based on the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium's final allocation from the County of Los Angeles. Appropriate the allocation in expenditure Account Number 7446; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract agreements, extensions, or change orders arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR 2005-2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Each year the City receives entitlement funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the form of Community Development Block Grant Funds. In order to receive the $1,301,402 allocated for 2005-2006, the City must submit an Annual Action Plan detailing how the funds will be used. Approve the 2005-2006 CDBG Annual Action Plan and the funding recommendation contained therein. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents subject to City Attorney approval. 4 "— ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City Treasurer may annually present the City's Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or make any changes to the existing policy. Adopt the City of Santa Clarita's Fiscal Year 2005-06 Statement of Investment Policy, and direct staff to submit the policy to the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada (APT US&C), formerly the Municipal Treasurer's Association (MTA US&C), for certification award program. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 16 AND 17 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 05-44 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 16 and 17. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 8 PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH LAFCO FOR THE SOUTH SANTA CLARPTA SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT (MC05-078), LOCATED OUTSIDE THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE CITY LIMITS GENERALLY EAST OF INTERSTATE 5 AND WEST OF CITY LIMITS Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that the City had received a 13 -page letter from the attorney representing the developer of the Las Lomas project which challenges the proposed action for this public hearing. Mr. Newton requested that staff be given the opportunity to respond to the letter and all issues raised. He advised that Council should conduct the public hearing but not respond to any questions, then close the public hearing and continue the item to the June 14, 2005 meeting. Kai Luoma, Senior Planner, advised that this public hearing is for the consideration of a resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and authorizing the City Manager or designee to file a Sphere of Influence Application with LAFCO. 5 Addressing the Council on this item was Carlyle Hall, attorney representing Las Lomas Land Co.; Hillary Norton Orozco, Vice President of Development for Palmer Development, the developer of the proposed Las Lomas Project; Henry Schultz; and Lynne Plambeck. One written comment was submitted. Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to continue this item to the June 14, 2005 meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, McLean, Weste, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: 1 CITY CLERK 05May1Qm.dm 0