HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-08 - 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.
NOVEMBER 8, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:00 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. Charles Von Der Ahe, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case # PC 036780
Case Name: Bradley Leber v. City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case # PC 035083
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. SC LLC, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case # BC 259442
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Potential Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) — one matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Position Tide: City Manager
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:12 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 6:12 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
Cub Scout Troop 58 led the flag salute.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ferry thanked Tess Simgen, Community Services Analyst, for her work on the
Dads and Moms Against Drugs (DAD's) program and commented that the attendance had
tripled; commented that the Every 15 Minutes Program will be held at Saugus High School on
November 18; the groundbreaking for the Youth Memorial will be held at Central Park on
November 18; the proposed Open Space and Parkland Preservation District Election being held
on November 22; and recognized Joe Caso of Frontier Toyota for the televised HarWalencia
High School game on Public Access Channel 20
Councilmember McLean reported that she attended the November 3 Regional Water Quality
Board meeting regarding the Total Daily Maximum Load (TDML) of chlorides released into the
Santa Clara River; the League of California Cities meeting; and commented on Proposition lA
which stops the confiscation of local budgets by the State; the reception being held on November
29 with Los Angeles Councilmember Padilla; Oak Tree Day event held at Canyon Country Park;
and the Redevelopment Committee meeting held on November 7 that she attended along with
Carrie Rogers, Economic Development Manager, and Paul Brotzman, Director of Community
Development.
Councilmember Kellar commented on the grand opening of the new Teroso Adobe Park in the
County and that Harry Carey was in attendance; the Chamber of Commerce Education
Foundation "Principal for a Day Program" that he spent at Sulphur Springs Elementary School;
the honor of starting the Santa Clarita Marathon on Sunday November 6; and the Festival of
Trees scheduled for November 18 — 20 to benefit the Boys and Girls Club.
Mayor Pro -Tem Weste commented on the proposed Open Space and Parkland Preservation
District election and encouraged anyone with questions to call the City; the Animal Shelter
Appreciation Week taking place, and that it would be a good opportunity to volunteer and/or
adopt at a shelter; and the event taking place at the Veterans Historical Plaza on Veterans' Day.
Mayor Smyth commented on the Veterans' Day events taking place at the Veterans of Foreign
Wars and at the Veterans' Historical Plaza; and recognized his 3rd and 6th grade teachers who
were in the audience.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Smyth and Council recognized the Carroll, Ferrar and Hwang families as the first 3 Grand
Prize Winners of the "We Recycle Program" and presented them with certificates of recognition.
Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to Chelsea Huntley,
Kristie Dolan, Sarah Lopez, Dominic Ramirez, Gayne Kalustian, Dayton Provost, the 6 Grand
Prize Winners from the "Recycling Rhyme Contest".
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented long-time PRCS employees Dale Sargent and Pat
Hagele and their respective teams for becoming finalists in the On Location Employee of the
Year program for their ongoing work on specific film projects.
Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented City Manager Ken Pulskamp the ICMA 2005
Public and Private Partnership Award for Golden Valley project, and an ICMA award for 25
years of public service.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Carl Goldman regarding the success of the "We Recycle Program';
Karin Nelson regarding the proposed Open Space and Parkland Preservation District; Kathy
Wieck, Lorena Barona, Martha Menendez, Josy Block, Larry Bustetter, Michael Dean, David
Keating and Tim Crissman regarding the Old Orchard Shopping Center and the Vallarta Market.
Three written comments were received.
STAFF COMMENTS
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that the City is precluded from influencing a landlord in
dealing with tenants.
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.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to approve the minutes of the
October 25, 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
JOINT RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS APPROVING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX
REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE STONECREST, NORTHPARK, AND CALIFORNIA
CANYONS ANNEXATIONS
Adoption of joint resolutions approving negotiated exchange of property tax revenue from the
Stonecrest, Northpark and California Canyons annexations into the City of Santa Clarita. Adopt
Resolution No. 05-124 as a joint Resolution of Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue
resulting from the proposed Stonecrest Annexation to the City of Santa Clarita; adopt Resolution
No. 05-125 as a joint Resolution of Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue resulting
from the proposed Northpark Annexation to the City of Santa Clarita; adopt Resolution
No. 05-126 as a joint Resolution of Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue resulting
from the proposed California Canyons Annexation to the City of Santa Clarita.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
I-5/MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY PHASE 2, PROJECT NO. 51003 - AGREEMENTS
FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY, INCLUDING REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS, GRANTING OF
EASEMENTS, CONSENTS, AND THE TRANSFER OF NECESSARY PROPERTY RIGHTS
TO COUNTY AND STATE
This project will reconstruct the interchange at I-5/Magic Mountain Parkway and realign The
Old Road. Right-of-way negotiations are an integral part of the project. Approve the acquisition
of real property interests valued at $349,800.00 plus 15 percent for negotiations for right-of-way;
approve the granting of utility easements, consents, and the transfer property rights as required
for the construction of interstate ramps and relocation of The Old Road, Magic Mountain
Parkway/Interstate 5 Phase II, Project No. 51003, including, but not limited to, Los Angeles
County, State of California, Newhall Land, Mobil Oil, Chevron Oil, and Ocean Park Hotels; and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute utility easements, consent agreements, and all
other documents related to the transfer of property rights, subject to City Attorney approval.
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ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF A SEWER EASEMENT ON LOTS 5 AND 6
OF TRACT MAP NO. 42670-07 - CENTRE POINTE BUSINESS PARK
Spirit Properties has requested to vacate a portion of an existing sewer easement dedicated by
Tract Map No. 42670-07, Lots 5 and 6, Centre Pointe Business Park. A portion of sewer has
been relocated and this portion of easement is no longer needed and is considered an excess
easement. Adopt Resolution No. 05-127 for the summary vacation of a portion of the sewer
easement on Lots 5 and 6 of Tract Map No. 42670-07; and direct the City Clerk to record the
certified original resolution in the office of the Registrar -Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT ON LOTS 1
AND 2 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 23349 IN THE VICINITY OF MAGIC MOUNTAIN
PARKWAY AND TOURNEY ROAD
Newhall Land has requested to vacate portions of an existing storm drain easement dedicated by
Parcel Map No. 23349, Lots 1 and 2, in the vicinity of Magic Mountain Parkway and Tourney
Road. The storm drain has been relocated and this easement is no longer needed and is
considered an excess easement. Adopt Resolution No. 05-128 for the summary vacation of the
storm drain easement on Lots 1 and 2 of Parcel Map No. 23349; and direct the City Clerk to
record the certified original resolution in the office of the Registrar -Recorder of the County of
Los Angeles.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD YOUTH SPORTS UNIFORMS CONTRACT
Periodically, Purchasing reviews annual contracts for rebid. The Youth Sports Uniform contract
was last awarded in 2002. Purchasing solicited bids from qualified vendors and has found the
bid from Idea Factory to be the lowest responsive, responsible bid. Award the Youth Sports
Uniform contract to Idea Factory, in an amount of $70,527.47 and a 10% contingency fee of
$7052.75, not to exceed a total of $77,580.22 from account number 7242-7312.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE HEAVY-DUTY DUMP TRUCK
Award a contract to purchase a diesel -fueled, heavy-duty dump truck from Boemer Truck
Center. Award a contract to Boemer Truck Center for the purchase of a diesel -fueled heavy-duty
dump truck for an amount not to exceed $150,117.19; authorize the City Manager or designee, to
sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 42 AND 43
Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 05-129 to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 42 and 43.
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Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Kellar, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 9
PUBLIC HEARING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, PREZONE, SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT
AND ANNEXATION OF THE EAST SANTA CLARITA ANNEXATION AREA, MASTER
CASE 05-270
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report Kai Luoma, Senior Planner, advised that the subject annexation area is located east of
City boundaries in Canyon Country in the area where Soledad Canyon Road bisects State
Route 14. The approximately 1,885 -acre annexation area extends from the eastern boundary of
the soon to be completed Stonecrest Annexation east across State Route 14 to within a few
hundred feet of Agua Dulce Road.
There were no requests to speak on this item.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 05-130 adopting the
Negative Declaration and approving General Plan Amendment 05-007; adopt
Resolution No. 05-131 as a Resolution of Application to submit to LAFCO as an
application to annex the East Santa Clarita Annexation Area to the City of Santa
Clarita; and introduce and pass to second reading on November 22, 2005 an
Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA TO APPROVE PREZONE NO. 05-001 (MASTER
CASE 05-270) FOR THE EAST SANTA CLARITA ANNEXATION AREA
GENERALLY LOCATED IN CANYON COUNTRY NEAR THE EASTERN
CITY BOUNDARY ABUTTING THE STONECREST ANNEXATION NORTH
OF SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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_ ITEM 10
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DRAFT DOWNTOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN AND DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT
Jason Smisko, Senior Planner, advised that this item is for (Master Case 05-029) Draft Specific
Plan designed to revitalize and redevelop Downtown Newhall into a thriving, mixed-use,
pedestrian -oriented urban village with a series of economic engines.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste disqualified herself from participation on this item due to a potential
conflict of interest on the basis of living in the area and left the dais.
Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberts representing herself, the
Chamber of Commerce and the Valencia Industrial Association; John Grannis representing
himself as well as the Redevelopment Committee; Phil Ellis representing the Newhall
Redevelopment Committee; Todd Weaver representing the development community; Leon
Worden; Valerie Thomas; and Laurene Weste representing herself.
One written comment was received.
Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 05-132 adopting the
Downtown Newhall Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment; adopt Resolution
No. 05-133 certifying the project's Environmental Impact Report adopting the
Statement of Overriding Conditions and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program; as a goal and objective in the implementation of the Specific
Plan that the Council/Redevelopment Agency in review and approval of projects
will be sensitive to the needs of the surrounding area; introduce and pass to a second
reading on November 22, 2005 an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 05-001 AND
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 05-001 (MASTER
CASE 05-029) TO CHANGE THE PROPOSED DOWNTOWN NEWHALL
SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARY FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC),
RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (RS), RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM),
RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM HIGH (RMH), RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL),
INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL (IC), AND OPEN SPACE (OS), TO SPECIFIC
PLAN (SP) GENERALY LOCATED AS 50 BLOCKS BOUNDED BY NEWHALL
CREEK TO THE EAST, 14TH STREET TO THE NORTH, NEWHALL AVENUE
AND WILLIAM S. HART PARK TO THE WEST AND THE INTERSECTION
OF PINE STREET AND SAN FERNANDO ROAD TO THE SOUTH IN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, McLean, Smyth
Noes: None
Disqualified: Weste
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste returned to the dais.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Due to miscommunication earlier during the meeting, addressing the Council at this time under
Public Participation was Natalie Leal, Emily Fleischer, Jillian Rifkind, and Janet Feeder
regarding the Valencia High School recycling program.
ITEM 11
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PROPOSALS FOR THE ROLL -OFF BIN AND TEMPORARY BOX FRANCHISE
Travis Lange, Environmental Services Manager, advised that pursuant to Council's direction,
staff released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Roll -Off Bin and Temporary Box
providers. Staff has reviewed the subsequent proposals from the haulers and has prepared
recommendations for the Council.
There were no requests to speak on this item.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to award exclusive franchises to solid waste
enterprises as recommended by staff; authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar
Noes: McLean, Smyth
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 12
NEW BUSINESS
THE BIG PICTURE COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN - IST YEAR PROGRESS
REPORT 2005
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that in August 2004, the City Council adopted The Big
Picture Community Strategic Plan. The Plan was developed with an unprecedented level of
community participation and included all of the City's key priorities. Each year the City Council
will receive a comprehensive progress report covering all action items within the Plan.
Council received presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
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_ FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
Clarita, CA.
The regular Council Study Session scheduled for December 6, 2005 has been cancelled.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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MAYOR