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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-10 - 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. APRIL 10, 2007 CALL TO ORDER Mayor McLean called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:30 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 McLean recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:31 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 McLean adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Kellar gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McLean called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:09 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Pro Tem Kellar led the flag salute. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor McLean and Councilmembers presented the Big Read & National Libraries Week Proclamation promoting and supporting the libraries of the Santa Clarita Valley. Mayor McLean and Councilmembers presented the Autism Awareness Month Proclamation to Vicki Berrey, President of the Santa Clarita Autism & Aspergers Network and the other parents and children in attendance. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There was none. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Harry Goodlin regarding Animal Control; Dr. John Barstis, Dr. David Henry and Dr. Robert Horth regarding Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Master Plan; Alayne Haggart and Stu Nash regarding the First Time Home Buyer Program; and Lynne Plambeck regarding the possible establishment of an Ethics Commission. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, commented regarding Mr. Goodlin's alleged dog stating that it was most likely not a City employee that visited his home and that the City will see what can be done to help; stated that he appreciated the time taken by Ms. Haggart and Mr. Nash to come to the Council meeting and thank the Council for the implementation of the First Time Home Buyer's Program; and stated regarding the hospital that comment will be made when the legally noticed public hearing takes place. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry commented on the May 10 Youth Grove An Evening of Remembrance Event at 7:15 in Central Park; the ribbon cutting at the Newhall Ranch Road Grand Opening from Copper Hill to the I-5 Freeway on April 23; the great experience at the Santa Clarita Repertoire Theatre; and adjournment in memory of Mrs. Seemann, teacher at Valencia Valley Elementary School. Councilmember Weste commented on the All Creatures Emergency Center located on Lyons Avenue which is a 24-hour Veterinary Clinic; the meeting with the TCU Committee and the report given by the Skilled Healthcare Group that operates Transitional Care Units; Italian Feast Event that is coming to Santa Clarita May 18-20 at the Westfield Town Center; the opportunity to speak at the Heritage Valley Tourism Event; and adjournment in memory of Judge Adrian Adams. 2 _ Mayor Pro Tem Kellar commented on the Santa Clarita Symphony stating that it is one of the City's hidden treasures; the Domestic Violence Center Bowl-a-thon coming up on Sunday, April 15; the upcoming Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society; and the grand opening of the segment of the Cross Valley Connector. Councilmember Boydston requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Artist Pat Craig; thanked Roger Sever for the meeting and tour of the hospital; commented on the possibility of another hospital coming into the Santa Clarita Valley outside of the City limits, and stated that there is a need for a second hospital on the east side of the City; invited all to take part in the Big Read by reading Fahrenheit 451 and invited all to see a staged reading of excerpts from Fahrenheit 451 at the Newhall Community Center by the Canyon Theatre Guild on April 21 at noon, and the full reading of the entire play on May 12 at the Theatre Guild in Newhall; and he commented on the advertising signs that are being illegally erected all over the City. Mayor McLean commented on League of California Cities Community Services Policy Committee and the report given by Sedrick Mitchell, Deputy Director of External Affairs, Department of Parks and Recreation regarding Proposition 84; commented on the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County Division Legislative Committee and the introduction by Assemblymember Smyth of AB534, AB1536, and AB1303; the Emergency Expo coming up on April 21; and congratulated Deputy Geri McCorkle, for being chosen to receive the Carmen Sarro Award from Zonta International at the Status of Women 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 Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the agenda pulling Item 6 for discussion and Items 5 and 7 for public comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2007 and March 22, 2007 special City Council meetings and the March 27, 2007 special and regular City Council meetings as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER Chair McLean called the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL All Agency Members were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the March 27, 2007 regular meeting as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Council/Agency Member Kellar asked that Item 2 be pulled for further consideration. ITEM 1 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL RESTRIPE AND SIGNAL PROJECT IS OF BENEFIT TO THE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Consideration of a resolution of the City Council and a resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita making the findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law and determining that the Downtown Newhall restripe and signal project is of benefit to the Downtown Newhall Redevelopment Project. City Council: Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 07-14 making the findings that the Public Improvements pending construction under the Newhall Restripe and Signal Project are of benefit to the Downtown Newhall Redevelopment Project Area as required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Redevelopment Agency: Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. RDA 07-1 making the findings that the Public Improvements pending construction under the Newhall Restripe and Signal Project are of benefit to the Downtown Newhall Redevelopment Project Area as required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 4 ITEM 2 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE DEMOLITION OF THE FORMER "MOORE'S SUB SHOP BUILDING AT 24158 SAN FERNANDO ROAD IS OF BENEFIT TO THE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Resolution of the making findings required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law and determining that the demolition of the former "Moore's Sub Shop" is of benefit to the Downtown Newhall Redevelopment Project Area. Motion by Kellar, second by Boydston, to continue this item to a subsequent meeting and refer to staff for alternative temporary uses as well as future uses of the site. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Boydston, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Chair McLean adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:12 p.m. CONTINUE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in fall 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 STATE LEGISLATION AB 1303: URBAN GREENING ACT OF 2007 AB 1303, relating to funding for urban greening, was introduced by Assembly Member Cameron Smyth on February 23, 2007. This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation to establish a local assistance program to offer grants, on a competitive basis, to an eligible city, county, or district authorized to provide park, recreational, or open -space services, or a combination of these services. Support AB 1303 as recommended by the Legislative Subcommittee and transmit statements of support to Assembly Member Smyth, appropriate committees of the Legislature and the League of California Cities. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR STATE LEGISLATION AB 534: BICYCLE LANE FUNDING 5 AB 534, relating to bicycle lane funding, was introduced by Assembly Member Cameron Smyth on February 21, 2007. This bill would increase the current monthly appropriation of $416,667 to $1 million to the Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) from the Highway Users Tax Account in order to fund bicycle lanes and other bicycle related programs. Support AB 534 as recommended by the Legislative Subcommittee and transmit statements of support to Assembly Member Smyth, appropriate committees of the Legislature and the League of California Cities. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL Consideration of a resolution of intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Santa Clarita City Council to exclude Part -Time Seasonal Crossing Guards and Part -Time Seasonal Management Interns. Adopt Resolution No. 07-15 as a resolution of intention to amend the contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Santa Clarita City Council; introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA CLARITA TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA". ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT TO PREPARE AN INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL/MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING SPACE ANALYSIS FOR THE HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN Consideration of a contract to prepare an independent hospital/medical building space analysis. Direct the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with Kurt Salmon Associates to prepare an independent hospital/medical building space analysis, subject to review by the City Attorney. In addition, the Council will approve a budget transfer in the amount of $7,500 from Council Contingency account #2250-7401 to Community Development account #3120-8110 for professional contractual services. Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer; David Gawny and Sandra Cattell. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR BUS STOP ADVERTISING CONCESSION TO CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR, INC. The Bus Stop Improvement Project (BSIP) is in the process of improving approximately 300 of the 438 bus stops located within the City of Santa Clarita. As a component of the BSIP, staff recommends entering into a new license agreement to improve bus stop amenities at 51 stop locations throughout the City. Approve a license agreement for the bus stop advertising concession to Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and any subsequent renewals, or modify the agreement in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. Council consensus that a color other than black be applied to the bus stops for aesthetic appeal. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR INITIATE THE FORMATION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PRESERVATION DISTRICT The creation of an open space preservation district pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (the "Act") entitles the City to levy an annual assessment on property within the City to provide the necessary funds to begin the process to purchase and preserve undeveloped land. Adopting a resolution would begin the process of forming a City-wide preservation district by ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report in accordance with the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 and the other applicable laws of the State of California. Adopt Resolution No. 07-16 to initiate the formation of the City of Santa Clarita Open Space Preservation District. Addressing the Council on this item was James Farley; Cam Noltemeyer; Larry King; Lynne Plambeck; Sandra Cattell; and Valerie Thomas. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 12 AND 13 Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 12 and 13. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Boydston, Weste, Kellar, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (ANNEXATIONS L -77A AND L-83) Mayor McLean opened the public hearing. Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Dennis Luppens, Special Districts Administrator, advised that this item is for the consideration of annexation of 34 parcels into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. No requests to speak were submitted on this item and no additional ballots were submitted. Mayor McLean closed the public hearing and directed that the ballots be tabulated. Council will return to this item for action after the tabulation is completed. Upon completion of the ballot tabulation and at the conclusion of Item 10, Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, announced that 93.9% of the ballots are in favor of the annexation and 6.10% are opposed. Therefore, there is no majority protest. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 07-17 approving the Engineer's Report ordering said annexations, and authorize the annual levy and collection of assessments within the District. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Boydston, Weste, Ferry, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING TOURNEY PLACE PROJECT, MASTER CASE NO. 06-107 - CONSIDERATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP ON TOURNEY ROAD, 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Mayor McLean opened the public hearing. Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. James, Chow, Associate Planner, advised that this item is to allow construction of a 50,814 square -foot, 44'9" tall office building and to subdivide eight commercial lots on Tourney Road. The applicant Jim Backer, representing Tourney Plaza III, LLC addressed the Council giving an overview of the project. Mayor McLean closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Boydston, to adopt Resolution No. 07-18 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving Master Case 06-107, General Plan Amendment 06-002, Conditional Use Permit 06-008, and Tentative Parcel Map 62297 for the development of a 44' 9" tall office building and the subdivision to create eight (8) lots for commercial purposes, subject to the attached conditions of approval; introduce and pass to a second reading on April 24, 2007 an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 06-002 (MASTER CASE 06-107) TO AMEND THE CITY'S ZONING MAP AND CHANGE THE ZONING OF PARCEL 2861-001-105 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO BUSINESS PARK (BP) AND THE ZONING OF PARCEL 2861-061-035 FROM BP AND VISITOR SERVING/RESORT (VSR) TO BP, VSR, AND OS ON THE PROJECT SITE LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF TOURNEY ROAD, % MILE SOUTH OF MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA". On roll call vote: Ayes: Boydston, Weste, Kellar, Ferry, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. in memory of Pat Craig, Adrian Adams, and Lenore Seemann. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, lst floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 07apr10m.dm