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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Susan Caputo, 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 Ferry gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McLean called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:40 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE _ A Boy Scout Troop from Castaic led the flag salute. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor McLean and Councilmembers presented Rick Patterson and Anthony Zinannti, two local attorneys with commendations for their efforts in protecting the children of the Santa Clarita Valley. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Steve Remige representing the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, presenting a plaque to the Mayor and Council for their continued support of law enforcement; Margaret Carpender regarding the name change of San Fernando Road; Carole Lutness regarding rent increases in Newhall; and Kelsey George requesting a stop sign or traffic light at Skycrest Circle Drive and/or Summerhill Lane. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Striplin, Assistant City Manager, commented on the extensive public process that took place regarding the name change to San Fernando Road; advised that the City continues to look for opportunities to integrate affordable housing opportunities within the Newhall Specific Plan and the downtown Newhall area; and indicated that Public Works staff will be looking at possible solutions for the intersection of Skycrest Circle and Summerhill Lane. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry made no comments. Councilmember Weste made no comments. Mayor Pro Tern Kellar made no comments. Councilmember Boydston sent best wishes to City Manager Ken Pulskamp for a speedy recovery; commented on meeting with Senator Boxer's and Feinstein's staff regarding the issue of a la carte cable with a recommendation for approval; and asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Brody Reynolds. Mayor McLean commented on the Street Art Festival taking place in Newhall on September 29 and 30, 2007. 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 Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling items 4, 5, and 7 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 September 11, 2007, special and regular City Council meetings as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor McLean recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:00 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor McLean reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 7:05 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. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES TO LEE'S MAINTENANCE SERVICE, INC. In September 2004, the City entered into a one-year contract with Lee's Maintenance Service, Inc. for janitorial services of City facilities. This amendment will extend the original contract for an additional one-year term. Award a one-year renewal of the current contract for janitorial services with Lee's Maintenance Service, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $247,000; and 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. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 62252 (RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS - BENEDA LANE) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Tract Map No. 62252 (Residential Condominiums - Beneda Lane) consisting of approximately 11.6 acres is located on the northwesterly side of Beneda Lane at the intersection with Mirror Way, and is owned by WK Beneda 89, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. Approve Tract Map No. 62252; 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 4 CONSENT CALENDAR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER - FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 GRANT AMENDMENT The City received the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) grant for Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs from the Los Angeles County Department of Comrnunity and Senior Services for Fiscal Year 2007-08, in the amount of $155,686. This grant provides services for job seekers and businesses. Accept Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Grant Amendment in the amount of $155,686; decrease estimated revenue in Account Number 259-4441.002 by $37,140, and estimated expenditures in Account Number 15303 by $43,388, based on the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium's final allocation from the County of Los Angeles for Fiscal Year 2007-08; 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 DEVELOPMENT OF AN OFF -LEASH DOG AREA AT CENTRAL PARK This item is in response to overwhelming requests from the community to have an informal off - leash dog area in the southern area of Central Park. Approve the concept of an interim off -leash area at Central Park and transfer funding for the project in the amount of $35,000 from Council contingency account number 19300-5401.001 to account number 15204-5161.001. 3 Addressing the Council on this item was Jeff Wilson. Three written comments were submitted. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE CODIFYING ORDINANCE NO. 87-5 REGARDING "TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX" BY ADDING CHAPTER 3.34 OF TITLE 3 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNCIPAL CODE On December 15, 1987, when the City of Santa Clarita was incorporated, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 87-5 regarding Transient Occupancy Tax. Although the ordinance was adopted by City Council and has been implemented for hotels within the City's jurisdiction, it has not been codified. Adopt Ordinance No. 07-7 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE CODIFYING ORDINANCE NO. 87-5 REGARDING TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX BY ADDING CHAPTER 3.34 OF TITLE 3 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE." ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND LAUREN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (LBC) City staff and Lauren Broadcasting Corporation (LBC) have finalized a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will govern a six-month pilot program developed to evaluate the viability of using a contract firm to increase local original programming on the City's Public, Education and Government (PEG) Channel inclusive of community features, local news segments and coverage of local high school sports. Approve a six-month MOU between the City and Lauren Broadcasting Corporation and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was David Lutness; Cam Noltemeyer; and Carole Lutnesss. One written comment was received. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED APPROPRIATIONS - FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 TO FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 Each year after the budget is adopted, City staff reviews prior year expenditures and revenues to determine if monies are required to continue or complete Council approved programs or projects in the current FY 07-08 year. Adopt Resolution No. 07-70 authorizing 2007-2008 continued appropriations as specified in the report. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 36 AND 37 Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 36 and 37. 4 Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Ferry, Boydston, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN PROJECT Mayor McLean opened the public hearing. Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Paul Brotzman, Director of Community Development, advised that this item is for 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 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 August 28, 2007, City Council meeting. Addressing the Council representing the applicant was Hunt Braly and Roger Seaver. Addressing the Council in support of the proposal was Elizabeth Hopp; Marlee Lauffer; Jim Hicker; Chand Khanna, M.D.; Larry Mankin; Bob Benjamin; Dr. Edward Pechter; Trudy Emeterio; Craig Peters; Laurie Ender; Terry Thomas; Dan Jones; and Doug Sink. Addressing the Council in opposition of the proposal was David Gauny representing Smart Growth SCV; Gene Dorio, M.D.; Cam Noltemeyer; David Neill; Pat Cassidy; Linda Pederson representing Smart Growth SCV; Alan Ferdman representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee; Donald Erickson representing Smart Growth SCV; Martha Willman representing Smart Growth SCV; Mary Parks; Bruce Powell; Tony Newhall representing Smart Growth SCV; Reena Newhall representing Smart Growth SCV; Valerie Thomas; Robin Clough; J.A. Turpin; Roxanne McManus representing Smart Growth SCV; Henry Schultz; Maria Gutzeit; Ben Curtis; and David Fuller. Twenty Nine written comments were submitted in support of the proposal and thirteen written comment cards were submitted in opposition. 5 RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor McLean recessed the meeting at 9:35 p.m. and reconvened at 9:42 p.m. Mayor McLean recessed the meeting at 11:28 p.m. and reconvened at 11:59 p.m. Council provided comments and direction on elements to be included in the proposed revised development agreement. Motion by Kellar, second by Boydston, to continue the public hearing to the January 8, 2008, City Council meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES IMPACT FEE Mayor McLean opened the public hearing. Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. In report, Ingrid Hardy, Management Analyst, advised that the primary policy objective of the law enforcement facilities impact fee is to ensure new development pays its fair share for the capital costs associated with expanding and/or building law enforcement facilities to accommodate the growth in service population. Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to continue the public hearing to the October 9, 2007, City Council meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS LOBBYIST REGISTRATION In report, Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, advised that at the August 28, 2007, City Council meeting, upon the request of Council Member Boydston, the Council directed staff to prepare an agenda report relating to lobbyist registration with the City of Santa Clarita. The purpose of requiring lobbyist registration is to maintain fair and open decision making processes within City government and inform the public of lobbying activities bearing on legislative and administrative action. [: Council consensus to continue this item to the October 9, 2007, City Council meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 12:37 p.m. in memory of Brody Reynolds. FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. I�r ///h _I, MCA VAWAIJ I'm ATTEST: CITY CLERK 07Sep25m.doc