HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-28 - MINUTES - JOINT SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
AUGUST 28, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair McLean called to order the special meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment
Agency at 5:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers/Agency Members 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: City Manager or designee
Represented Employees: All positions represented by SEIU Local 347
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. National Credit Tenant Investments, LLC, et al.
L A Superior Court Case No. BC 349401
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Lawrence Totter
Chatsworth Superior Court Case No. PC 040708
CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number: 2861-062-055, for expansion of
the McBean Transfer Station parking lot.
Property Owner: Newhall Land & Farming
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcei Number: 2848-011-010 and 2848-012-085,
140 +/- acres
Property Owner: Placenta Land and Farming Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number: 2831-006-002, 030 and 031,
Downtown Newhall Specific Plan
Property Owner: Clark
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number: 2831-006-009,
Downtown Newhall Specific Plan
Property Owner: Santana
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number 2831-006-013,
Downtown Newhall Specific Plan
Property Owner: Ansley
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number 2831-006-029,
Downtown Newhall Specific Plan
Property Owner: Henderson
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number 2831-006-032,
Downtown Newhall Specific Plan
Property Owner: Fitterer
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number 2831-003-001
Property Owner: Arklin
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number 2831-003-002
Property Owner: Arklin
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor/Chair McLean recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:09 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 6:26 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
N.ayor/Chair McLean adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda
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should complete a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is announced by
the Mayor.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Boydston gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McLean called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Boydston led the flag salute.
AWARDSIRECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor McLean and Councilmembers presented a certificate of recognition to Daniel Fennessy
for his calm demeanor under pressure in calling 911 and relaying information when his 17 -month
old sister fell into the swimming pool. Presentations were also made by the LA County Fire and
Sheriff s Departments to Danny who was accompanied by his parents and sister, Bryanna.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
`— Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, gave a brief presentation on the accomplishments of the City
Council so far during 2007 as well as projects and goals to be completed by the end of the
calendar year.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Jonathan Kraut representing the Democratic Club of
SCV read a resolution adopted by the Club for the City to adopt a code of ethics (submitted
material); Alan Ferdman representing the SCV Ethics Alliance regarding the City's need for a
code of ethics; Bruce McFarland representing the SCV Ethics Alliance in support of the City
adopting a code of ethics; Carole Lutness representing SCV Clean $ for Better Government
regarding the need for adopting a code of ethics; David Lutness in support of a code of ethics;
James Farley regarding the results of the Open Space balloting process recently completed;
Maria Gutzeit regarding possible candidates for Open Space Audit Panel and an education
campaign for "Share the Road" (submitted material); Cam Noltemeyer urging the formation of
an Ethics Commission as well as lobbyist regulations; Allan Cameron regarding the new Los
Angeles County General Plan and its comment period which ends Friday; Henry Schultz
suggesting the City request an extension for comments on the Los Angeles County General Plan
which are due on Friday; Sterling King regarding a brief presentation he put together on You
Tube on a problem at the Lyons off -ramp on the North 5 freeway and urged anyone interested to
view it; Roger Gitlin regarding illegal employment in the City (submitted material); Minerva
Williams representing the Democratic Alliance for Action of Santa Clarita read a resolution
adopted by the DAA for the City to adopt a code of ethics (submitted material); and Manny
Santana regarding his property (former jail house) discussed during the previous closed session
and not receiving notice of meetings.
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STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that he and the City Attorney are available to discuss a
code of ethics; explained the weighting of the ballots as required by law for the Open Space
Preservation District and outlined the results broken down by different categories of property
owners; advised that staff has reviewed the Los Angeles County General Plan which is very
general and that the City has had considerable input with it; noted that the City has spent
considerable time on the illegal workers but has been stymied; and noted that the City has no
plans to move or tear down the jail house.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers made comments on several issues brought up under Public Participation.
Council consensus to have staff compile all existing information with regard to codes
of ethics and bring a report back to Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ferry recognized staff for their efforts with this year's Concerts in the Park;
encouraged attendance at Teen Scene Unplugged at 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 18 at the
Valencia Hyatt; and suggested that the Council formally recognize Rick Patterson and Anthony
Zinnanti for their work on the McClellan pedophile issue.
Councilmember Weste advised that she has been continuing to work on the TCU Task Force
with Councilmember Kellar and that a property has been identified and negotiations are going on
for purchase; congratulated College of the Canyons on the opening of the Canyon Country
campus; congratulated staff and the committee on the unveiling of the Mural Project in
downtown Newhall; and acknowledged the passing of Herbert Lynch with condolences to the
family including his daughter, Susan Meyer.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar noted the appreciation expressed by representatives of College of the
Canyons to City staff for helping to expedite the permit process to allow for the on-time opening
of the Canyon Country campus; and noted his attendance at ceremonies for two Eagle Scouts,
Mr. Mendenhall and Mr. Norton.
Councilmember Boydston congratulated Mayor McLean on being named the President of the
Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities; congratulated Newhall
Hardware of their 60th anniversary of their business; expressed appreciation to Phil Lantis for his
work on the downtown Newhall Mural Project; requested that consideration of the back -in
parking in Newhall be placed on the agenda; noted that though not yet up to where it should be,
customer service with Time Warner Cable was improving; thanked Supervisor Antonovich for
his assistance with arts funding for the Canyon Theatre Guild; and indicated that he has not seen
information on the County's General Plan.
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that staff will provide a summary to Council on the
County's General Plan and the City's input.
Mayor McLean suggested that the City request an extension for comments on the County's
General Plan; advised of topics discussed at the recent MTA North County Corridor meeting;
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noted the approximate 3,000 students at the Canyon Country campus and the opening of a Boy
Scout Area Office in Newhall; advised that Jazmin's Bakery and El Trocadero have the best
food; advised that SB430 would raise earthquake rates by 8%; noted the passing of Sebastion
Simione from Maria's Deli; and encouraged attendance at the State of the City luncheon to be
held on September 19, 2007 at the Hyatt.
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 Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 3, 11, 13,
15, and 16 from the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2007
special and regular City Council meetings and the July 17, 2007 special City Council
meeting.
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
CERTIFICATION OF THE SANTA CLARITA ENTERPRISE ZONE TARGETED
EMPLOYMENT AREAS (TEA)
The City of Santa Clarita received "Final" designation as an Enterprise Zone from the State of
California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) on
July 1, 2007. Enterprise Zone Boundaries and Street Ranges have been finalized with the
designation. Adopt Resolution No. 07-61 certifying the boundaries of the Santa Clarita
Enterprise Zone Targeted Employment Areas (TEA) for the Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone under
the guidelines set forth by the State of California Housing and Community Development
Department (HCD).
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUMMARY VACATION OF TWO PORTIONS OF A SEWER ACCESS EASEMENT ON
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PARCELS 3 AND 4 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 23349 AND A PORTION OF A STROM DRAIN
ACCESS EASEMENT IN PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 23349
Tourney Road Investments, LLC and Tourney Professional Partners, LLC have requested to
summarily vacate two portions of an existing sewer access easement at the site near the
intersection of Magic Mountain Parkway and Tourney Road. The two portions of the sewer
easement are no longer needed, as they have been relocated, and are considered excess portions
of the easement. Tourney Road Investments, LLC has requested to summarily vacate a portion
of an existing storm drain access easement within the same vicinity. Adopt Resolution
No. 07-62 for the summary vacation of two portions of a sanitary sewer access easement on
Parcels 3 and 4 of Parcel Map No. 23349, as shown and described on Exhibits "A" and "B";
adopt Resolution No. 07-63 for the summary vacation of a portion of a storm drain access
easement on Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 23349, as shown and described on Exhibits "A" and
"B"; and direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolutions in the office of the
Registrar -Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUMMARY VACATION OF A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT ON LOT 1 OF TRACT MAP
NO. 45370
The owners, H.F. Boeckmann II and Floy Jane Boeckmann, have requested to summarily vacate
an easement for covered storm drain and appurtenant structures and ingress and egress purposes
since it is unnecessary as the easement has been superseded by relocation, and there are no other
public facilities located within the easement. Adopt Resolution No. 07-64 for the summary
vacation of an easement for a covered storm drain and appurtenant structures and ingress and
egress purposes on Lot 1 of Tract Map No. 45370 dedicated to the City of Santa Clarita by
Parcel Map No. 22011 recorded on November 7, 1991; 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
PARCEL MAP NO. 60029 (RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT — SAND CANYON ROAD) —
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Parcel Map No. 60029 consisting of approximately 2.0 acres, is located on the easterly side of
Sand Canyon Road, 400 feet northerly of Mandalay Road, and is owned by John
Dinovi. Approve Parcel Map No. 60029; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication;
make certain findings; instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special
Assessment Statement on the face of the parcel map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the
Statement on the face of the parcel map; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Statement
on the face of the parcel map.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 61811 (CONDOMINIUMS, MILESTONE AT GOLDEN VALLEY
ROAD) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCFPTANCF. OF OFFERS OF
DEDICATION
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Approval of Tract Map No. 61811 (Condominiums, Milestone at Golden Valley Road)
consisting of approximately 13.5 acres, at the intersection of Golden Valley Road and Robert C.
Lee Parkway, owned by Centex Homes, a Nevada General Partnership. Approve Tract Map
No. 61811; accept on behalf of the public, the offers of dedication for public use; make certain
findings; instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment
Certificate on the face of the Tract Map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the
face of the Tract Map and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision
Improvements and to endorse the Statement on the face of the tract map.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE CALIFORNIA
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD SIXTEENTH CYCLE HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT
In order to secure grant funding as the lead agency for a state opportunity grant, a resolution
must be adopted. Adopt Resolution No. 7-65 authorizing the City as the lead agency to submit a
grant application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board Sixteenth Cycle
Household Hazardous Waste Grant.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEMS — SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND SCHEDULE
On May 2, 2006, the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) adopted
WDRs No. 2006-0003, Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for Sanitary
Sewer Systems. These WDRs are the regulatory mechanism for all agencies that own or operate
sanitary sewer collection systems greater than one mile in length that collect and/or convey
untreated or partially treated wastewater to a publicly -owned treatment facility. Approve the
proposed Development Plan and Schedule for the Sewer System Management Plan.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD GOLDEN WEST K-9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Golden West K-9 provides security services for City facilities. In 2003, the City entered into a
contract that allowed for extensions through November 2009. Award a contract through
November 2009 for security services to Golden West K-9 for an amount not to exceed
$317,500.00 per year, plus a 10 percent contingency, for a total of $349,250.00, and an annual
consumer price index increase; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT TO ENERGY INNOVATION GROUP FOR
ENERGY CONSERVATION UPGRADES TO CITY FACILITIES
Through the installation of energy saving technologies at City facilities, energy costs will
significantly decrease. Award a maintenance contract to Energy Innovation Group in the amount
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of $63,426.00, plus a 10 percent contingency of $6,342.00, for a total contract price not to
exceed $69,768.00, for the project management and installation of energy saving technologies at
City Hall, Corporate Yard, Transit Maintenance Facility, and the Santa Clarita and Jan Heidt
Metrolink stations; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject
to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
FIRST READING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE MOBILE HOME PARK CHANGE OF USE
ORDINANCE
A request to amend the Mobile Home Park Change of Use Ordinance. Conduct first reading and
pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6.04.070(B)(5) OF
THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO RELOCATION COSTS FOR
MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS - CHANGE IN USE".
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, clarified the intent of the ordinance amendment is to conform with
State law and to benefit the unit owner with an alternative if a mobile home cannot be relocated.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW PHONE
SYSTEM CONTACT CENTER FOR THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
This enhanced system will provide state-of-the-art telecommunication capabilities for the TMF
and customer service agents which serve as the operations center for all local, commuter, and
Para -transit services to the community. Appropriate funds from Proposition A Local Return to
Account No. F0003261-5161.001, and award Nexus IS a contract in the amount of $66,316, plus
a 10% contingency of $6,600, for a total amount not to exceed $72,916 for the design and
installation of a phone contact center system at the Transit Maintenance Facility; and authorize
the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC ART AT BUS STOPS - BUS STOP AMENITY ART
PROJECT 4TR-06-07-51
Commissioned artists will fabricate creative works of art that also function as bus stop shading,
seating, and trash receptacles for selected bus stop locations. Approve to award agreements for
public art for bus stop amenities, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
agreements and any subsequent renewals, or modify the agreement in the event that issues of
impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. Appropriate $108,000 to
account #12400.5201,003, and increase the grant revenue account # 700.4424.009 by $86,400
(which is the 80% federal grant amount). The remaining local match (20%) will be appropriated
from the 700 Transit Fund balance.
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Mayor McLean requested that this item be placed on the September 11, 2007 agenda for review
and discussion.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR BUS PAINTING
Consideration of contract award to paint entire bus fleet, which also includes the City's new logo
design. Award contract to Complete Coach Works to paint and apply City's new logo design to
59 transit vehicles, Bid No. TR -06-07-63, in an amount not to exceed $474,091, and authorize a
contingency of 10% of the award or $47,409; appropriate $521,500 from the Transit fund
balance to account #12400-5161.001; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
contract documents, or modify award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance
arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SERVICES 2007-2008 RENEWAL
AND EXTENSION OF LANDSCAPE CONTRACTS
City staff is responsible for the care and maintenance of various landscaped areas throughout the
City. This includes LMD funded landscaping within specific residential and commercial
areas. Authorize the continuation of the following contracts for landscape maintenance and
inspections in various zones within the Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD): Wurzel
Landscape; Oak Springs Landscape; Stay Green, Inc.; Oakridge Landscape; Coastal Land Care,
LLC; and Kristiansen Associates. Authorize landscape maintenance contracts for landscaped
areas not within an LMD zone - Stay Green, Inc.; Aguila Construction; authorize City Manager,
or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of
extension to the above contracts, subject to City Attorney approval.
One written comment was received on this item jointly with Item 16.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACTS FOR BID NUMBERS PS -07-08-01, PS -07-08-02, PS -07-08-03,
PS -07-08-04, AND PS -07-08-05 FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ZONES T-2, T-3, T-4, T-5, T-6, T-7, T-8, T-17, T-23 AND
T-29
Currently, there are six landscape companies servicing the 31 LMD zones comprised of
approximately 580 landscaped acres, 20 miles of paseos and serving approximately 22,000
homes. The landscape contracts for the aforementioned LMD zones will expire this fall
requiring new contracts. Disqualify Parkwood Landscape Maintenance; award two-year
landscape maintenance service contracts for the following landscape maintenance zones to the
companies and amounts listed plus a 15% contingency allowance: Stay Green, Inc.T-2, T-3, T-4,
T-5, T-6 & T-7 $ 347,000; Stay Green, Inc.T-8 $ 321,552; Wurzel Landscape T-23 $357,360;
"— Stay Green, Inc. T-17 $ 15,300; TruGreen LandCare T-29 $ 24,240; appropriate $6,935 from
LMD Zone T-17 Fund Balance to account 12511 - 5161.001 and $7,260 from LMD Zone T-29
Fund Balance to account 12515 — 5161.001; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
all contracts and associated documents, or modify the awards in the event that issues of
impossibility of performance arise and execute renewals in accordance with the terms of the
contract, subject to City Attorney approval.
One written comment was received on this item jointly with Item 15.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, & 33
Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Register Nos. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 & 33.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item 13 which is to be continued to September 11, 2007 for
consideration.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor McLean called a recess at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
ITEM 18
PUBLIC HEARING
MASTER CASE 04-325, HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MASTER
PLAN
Mayor McLean outlined the steps to be followed tonight and noted that the public hearing had
been opened on June 12, 2007 and continued from the June 12, June 26, and July 10 meetings.
Paul Brotzman, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the project, its
history and evolution, and the 3 major issues to be addressed tonight and at the
September 25, 2007 meeting: infrastructure, impact on the neighborhood, and community
benefit. He explained the proposal to recirculate the EIR to make it a more understandable
document and to address new impacts that have come about as a result of additional changes
made to the project over the period of time it has been going through the review process.
In report Lisa Hardy, Planning Manager, advised that this item is a continued public hearing on a
Master Plan and Conditional Use Permit requested for the approval of a series of improvements
on the HMNMH campus. The applicant, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital and G&L
Realty, propose a master plan to guide future development of the campus facilities. Approval of
Master Plan 04-022 would allow the construction of the following facilities: one six -level
inpatient building (five levels above ground); three three-story medical office buildings; four
multi-level parking structures (with subterranean levels); reconfiguration of existing hospital
space for 20 intensive care unit beds; the demolition of the 8,000 square -foot Foundation
building; construction of a central plant facility and two helipads; and the removal of surface
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-- parking. A Conditional Use Permit is requested to allow specific buildings and parking
structures to exceed 35 feet in height. A Development Agreement is also requested by the
applicant. This public hearing was continued from the July 10, 2007 City Council meeting.
Ms. Hardy reviewed the modifications to the proposed master plan and noted that discussion on
the development agreement is being deferred until the September 25, 2007 meeting.
Representing the applicant, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Roger Seaver addressed
the Council at this time supporting the approval of the proposed master plan.
Addressing the Council on this item in support of the proposal was Lisa Howard; John March;
and Jim Hicken, Vice -chair of the Hospital Operating Board. Addressing the Council in support
of the recommendation to continue the public hearing was Bruce McFarland representing the
SCV Ethics Alliance.
Addressing the Council on this item in opposition to the proposal was David Gauny representing
Smart Growth SCV; Veronica Pinckard; Jeanne Wray; Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon
Country Advisory Committee; Cam Noltemeyer; David Fuller representing Smart Growth SCV
who indicated Smart Growth has extensive corrections and additions to the material received and
will submit these corrected additions prior to the September 25 hearing; Martha Willman
representing Smart Growth SCV; Linda Pedersen representing Smart Growth SCV; Barbara
McElmeel; Paul Vizcarra; Anthony Newhall representing Smart Growth SCV; Bill Reynolds;
Ethel Nakutin; Chris Blankenhorn representing Smart Growth SCV; Carole Lutness representing
SCV Clean $ for Better Government; David Lutness; Lisa Robertiello; Deborah Chastain
representing Smart Growth SCV; Richard North representing Smart Growth SCV; Wayde
Hunter; Carl Boyer (submitted material); and Judy Rome.
Twenty-eight written comments were submitted in support of the proposal and thirteen written
comment cards were submitted in opposition.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor McLean called a recess at 10:36 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:45 p.m.
In response to questions from Councilmembers, Paul Brotzman, Community Development
Director, provided additional information.
Council consensus to recirculate the EIR for 45 days.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to continue the public hearing to . the
September 25, 2007, City Council meeting for a focused discussion on the revised
Development Agreement.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 19
PUBLIC HEARING
2007 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Council concurred to waive the staff report.
In report Andrew Yi, City Traffic Engineer, advised that the Congestion Management Program is
a state -mandated program administered in Los Angeles County by the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor McLean closed the public Bearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Boydston, to adopt Resolution No. 07-66 finding the
City to be in conformance with the Congestion Management Program; and direct
staff to deliver the adopted resolution and the 2007 Local Development Report to
the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority on or before
September 1, 2007.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSIONER
In report Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, advised that as a result of Karin Nelson's resignation from
the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission effective June 8, 2007, applications
were accepted until Friday, July 27, 2007 for consideration of filling the vacancy.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Councilmember Boydston nominated Duane Harte to fill the vacancy.
Motion by Boydston, second by Weste, to appoint Duane Harte to fill the unexpired
term of Karin Nelson on the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Commission.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, Weste, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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-- ITEM 21
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO CITY OF LOS ANGELES' PROPOSED
SUPPLEMENTAL FEE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEVELOPER OF THE LAS LOMAS
PROJECT
In report Kai Luoma, Senior Planner, advised that the agreement being considered by the City of
Los Angeles' City Council will serve to expedite the Las Lomas project, thereby expediting
conflict with the goals and policies of the City of Santa Clarita.
Addressing the Council on this item was Carole Lutness representing SCV Clean S for Better
Government; David Lutness; Wayde Hunter representing the North Valley Coalition; Allan
Cameron; and David Gauny.
Two written comments were received including a letter from the Sierra Club supporting the
City's proposed resolution in opposition.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 07-67 in opposition of
the Los Angeles City Council's approving a Supplemental Fee Agreement with the
developer of the Las Lomas project.
On roll call vote:
_ Ayes: Boydston, Ferry, Weste, Kellar, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 22
NEW BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that during the May 22, 2007 City Council Meeting,
Council Member Tim Ben Boydston requested that the City Manager agendize a discussion
regarding the possible creation of a public safety subcommittee. Subsequent to Council Member
Boydston's request, this item was agendized for discussion during the June 12, 2007 City
Council Meeting. During the June 12 meeting, the City Council requested that this item be
continued and scheduled for discussion after the City Council hiatus.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Boydston, second by Kellar, to continue this item the September 11, 2007
City Council meeting.
Hearing no objection, it was so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 12:50 a.m. in memory of Herbert E. Lynch and
Sebastion Simione.
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FUTURE MEETINGS
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Century Room, lst floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita CA.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita,
CA.
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