HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-28 - 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.
MARCH 28, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Ferry.
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: Bankruptcy RFI Realty, Inc., et al., Debtors
US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona
Case No. 2:04-10486-CGC
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. US Dept of Interior (NEPA Litigation)
US District Court Case No. CV 04-1572 DT (on appeal)
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:08 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 Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:05 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
None given.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
In response to request from Councilmember Ferry, Doug Grogan, Executive Director of the Los
Angeles County YMCA, led the flag salute.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ferry introduced a video on the recently opened Youth Grove Memorial.
Councilmember Smyth commented on his absence from the last meeting to be with his wife and
newly born son.
Councilmember Kellar made no comments.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented on yesterday's events that culminated in high school
students meeting in the City Council Chamber.
Mayor Weste commented on the emergency preparedness meeting to be held at 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 29; and announced that this Council meeting would be adjourned in memory
of Marilyn Sword.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers presented National Library Week Proclamations to the
Library Managers from the three Santa Clarita Valley libraries, in Newhall, Canyon Country and
Valencia.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Sue Trock, Public Relations Chair of the SCV Assistance League, made a presentation thanking
Council for Support of their 5K Run/Walk being held on April 30 and presented T-shirts and
race applications.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Cam Noltemeyer regarding the upcoming Council
election, the bond that has been waived for the Whitaker-Bermite site grading and a proposal for
a natural gas line through the City; Bruce McFarland regarding the selection of a replacement for
Councilmember Smyth should he be successful in his bid for the 38th Assembly seat; and Lynne
Plambeck responding to the hit mailer sent out by a political action committee against her with
regard to the upcoming Council election.
_ STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, commented on the waiver of the grading bond at the Whitaker-
Bermite site and the agreement reached with the State Department of Toxic Substance Control
which provides the City with greater protection.
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 Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 4 from the
Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2006
regular City Council meeting 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
ACQUISITION OF 11.19 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF MARKET AND ARCH STREETS - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 2833-014-014
AND 2831-011-037
This acquisition will assist in implementing the future alignment of Dockweiler Drive. The
extension of Dockweiler Drive will create a secondary east -west link through Newhall, with
eventual connections that coordinate with the public enhancement of downtown
Newhall. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents to complete
the acquisition of 11.19 acres of unimproved real property located at the northwest corner of
Market and Arch Streets, Assessor's Parcel Nos. 2833-014-014 and 2831-011-037, subject to
City Attorney approval; adopt Resolution No. 06-27 authorizing a loan and appropriation of
funds from the General Fund into the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District
(Dockweiler Drive Account No. S3032303) in the amount of $430,000; and authorize a total
expenditure of $630,000 from Dockweiler Drive Account No. 53032303 for purchase of the
property and for all other costs associated with the transaction.
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ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
2004-2005 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT NOS. M0039
AND M0044 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
The Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal project is an integral part of the City's pavement
management program and adds pavement and slurry seal asphalt maintenance treatments to
selected City streets. Approve and accept the completion of the 2004-2005 Annual Overlay and
Slurry Seal Program, Project Nos. M0039 and M0044; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion; 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; and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION REGARDING SANITATION DISTRICTS
Consideration of co-sponsorship of legislation. Approve City of Santa Clarita co-sponsorship of
legislative proposal sponsored by Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County and authorize staff
to work with Senator George Runner for introduction of legislation.
In response to questions from Councilmember Smyth and Mayor Pro Tem McLean, Michael
Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, provided additional information.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10 AND 11
Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 06-28 to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 10 and 11.
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to approve the Consent Calendar, with Mayor
Weste disqualified from voting on Item 2, acquisition of property, due to a possible
conflict of interest as a result of the proximity of her home to the subject property.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, McLean, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 6
PUBLIC HEARING
MASTER CASE 03-358 - KEYSTONE PROJECT
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
_ Heather Waldstein, Associate Planner, advised that this item is for the consideration of Master
Case 03-358, request for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Vesting Tentative Tract
Map, Conditional Use Permit, Hillside Review Permit and Oak Tree Permit to allow subdivision
and construction of 499 residential units, a General Plan Arterial Roadway, a 6 -acre turnkey
public park and graded and prepared lots for a future YMCA and Junior High School on a
246 acre project site in the City of Santa Clarita.
Adrian Foley, representing the applicant, Brookfield Homes, made a presentation on the
proposed project.
Addressing the Council on this item was Robert C. Lee representing the William S. Hart School
District; Leo Wolf; Connie Worden Roberts representing the Transportation Committee; Victoria
Thompson; Robert Denise; John Powell; Rick Steinbruecker; John O'Connell representing the
SCV YMCA; Jane Kim representing the SCV YMCA; J. Michael McGrath representing the
SCV YMCA; Scott Shannon representing the SCV YMCA; Marty Duran; Steven Sturgeon; John
Morrisette representing Highland I Homeowners/American Beauty; Cam Noltemeyer; Lynne
Plambeck representing SCOPE; Shawn Adams; Curt Howard (submitted petition signed by 375
residents); Chris Austin; Marc Deagon; Ben Adelstein; Bill Arens; Diane Raines -Gass; Laurene
Kendall; Charles Joseph; and Ron Rudzinski.
Seventeen written comments were submitted in favor of the project.
On behalf of the applicant, Adrian Foley provided a rebuttal to comments made by the public.
Mayor Weste called a recess at 8:38 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
In response to questions from Councilmembers, staff provided additional information.
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to close the public hearing and to direct staff to
prepare a resolution for consideration at the April 25, 2006 meeting approving the
project including the opening of Ermine and Dorothy Streets, traffic calming
measures, and that Quimby fees be handled as recommended by staff.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, McLean, Kellar, Ferry, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Weste called a recess at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:36 p.m.
ITEM 7
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESIDENT SUBSIDY
Councilmember Frank Ferry advised that this item is for the consideration of a resident subsidy
for City programs at City developed parks and facilities.
Addressing the Council on this item was David Bossert representing the West Ranch Town
Council; and Laurie Ender and Edward Redd representing the Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Commission.
One written comment was submitted in support of the proposal.
In response to questions from Councilmember Smyth, Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation
and Community Services, provided additional information.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve implementation of a resident subsidy
for Parks, Recreation, and Community Services programs at City -developed parks
and facilities.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Ferry, Weste
Noes: Smyth
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 8
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR
Councilmember Ferry advised that the City Council requested staff to provide information
regarding changing from a non -elected mayor to an elected mayor. Changing to an elected
mayor would need to be decided by the voters pursuant to Government Code sections 34900
through 34901.
Addressing the Council on this item was Joe Messina; Cam Noltemeyer; Tanii Carr; Sandra
Cattell; Bruce McFarland; Lynne Plambeck; Diane Trautman; Glo Donnelly; Maria Gutzeit;
Michael Cruz; Connie Worden Roberts; and Larry Mankin.
Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to allow the citizens of the City of Santa Clarita,
on the April 2008 municipal election ballot, to decide whether they want a directly
elected mayor and if so, whether it be for a two-year or four-year term.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Smyth
Noes: Kellar, McLean, Weste
Absent: None
Motion did not carry.
ITEM 9
NEW BUSINESS
INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
In report, Lisa Hardy, Planning Manager, advised that this item is for an interim urgency
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^, ordinance to place a 45 -day moratorium on the establishment and operation of medical marijuana
dispensaries within the City of Santa Clarita.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
Addressing the Council on this item was Stephanie Weiss.
Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to adopt an interim urgency Ordinance No. 06-2
to place a 45 -day moratorium on the establishment and operation of medical
marijuana dispensaries within the City of Santa Clarita with a minimum 4/5 vote;
and instruct staff to analyze whether and/or how the City should proceed in its
regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, McLean, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 10
NEW BUSINESS
SUPPORT FOR NOMINEE TO SERVE ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE NORTH
COUNTY/SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REPRESENTATIVE
Mayor Laurene Weste advised that as a result of Lancaster Mayor Frank Roberts not seeking
City Council re-election, the seat he occupies on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Board of Directors will become vacant.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to select Glendale Councilmember Ara
Najarian to support as the North County/San Fernando Valley Sector
representative to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, McLean, Kellar, Ferry, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 11:06 p.m. in memory of Marilyn Sword.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The regularly scheduled City Council Study Session to be held Tuesday, April 4, 2006 has been
cancelled.
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Due to the City's General Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, no City Council
meeting will be held.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
ATTEST:
CITY C?.ERK
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