HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-09 - 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.
OCTOBER 9, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McLean 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 who entered the
meeting at 5:21 p.m.
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 PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number: 2827-036-012,
9.31 acres — vacant land parcels
Property Owner: Wright
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number: 2833-024-038, 2833-024-039,
59.60 acres — vacant land parcels
Property Owner: Pryor
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number: 2848-012-085,2848-011-010,
140 acres — proposed land acquisition
Property Owner: Treinen/Placerita Land Co.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita, et al. v U.S. Department of Interior, et al. and Cemex
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Appeals Case No. 06-55006
(Consolidated with Case No. 06-55225 and 06-55960)
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor McLean recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:09 p.m. and reconvened the meeting
at 6:19 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 6:20 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
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McLean called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:22 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 certificates of congratulations to the Hart
Mustangs Little League World Series Winners and their coaches.
Mayor McLean and Councilmembers presented certificates of congratulations to Sergeants
James Anderson and Gregg Lewison, and Deputies Laurie Baylis and Patrick Rissler, members
of the Fraud and Identity Theft Education (FITE) Program at Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station for
receipt of the 2007 California Crime Prevention Program of the Year Award by the California
Department of Justice.
Mayor McLean and Councilmembers presented certificates of appreciation to Sergeant Steven
Casaus, Detectives Juan Carrillo and John Gil, and Deputies Stephanie Shrout and Keith Greene
for their work on the sexual assault and residential burglary investigation and subsequent arrest
on September 10, 2007.
Mayor McLean and Councilmembers proclaimed September 15 through October 15, 2007 as
Hispanic Heritage Month and presented a proclamation in English and one in Spanish to
Gloria Mercado-Fortine and Paul De La Cerda.
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Captain La Berge of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provided an update including
the revealing of a new website, a training program for local financial institutions, a new
pamphlet, presentations on the Neighborhood Watch Program, the upcoming Sheriff's Haunted
House, and current recruitments.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Pauline Harte regarding the proposed hospital expansion
and G&L representatives; and Cam Noltemeyer regarding an alleged closed session prior to a
Council subcommittee meeting held yesterday and the Open Space issue.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, explained that Council standing committees are subject to the
Brown Act and ad hoc committees are not and confirmed that the Open Space ballot process was
conducted according to law. Carl Newton, City Attorney, confirmed the comments made by the
City Manager. Mr. Newton also advised that Ms. Harte should possibly contact the Sheriff's
Department with regard to her incident with G&L representatives.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Boydston commented on his attendance at Law Appreciation Day
acknowledging the community's public safety officials and attorneys; and requested the meeting
be adjourned in memory of Tatiana Weiss.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar acknowledged the recruiting efforts of the Sheriff's Department and
encouraged those interested to apply; commented on his attendance at the Senior Wine Auction
benefiting the Senior Center and their funding needs; advised that the SCV Artist's Association
would hold an exhibit and auction on Saturday at the Performing Arts Center; asked Mike
Murphy, the City's Intergovernmental Relations Officer, to report on their trip to
Washington D.C. to confer with legislators on Cross Valley Connector funding and the Soledad
Canyon mining/Cemex proposal; and acknowledged that College of the Canyons Superintendent
Van Hook would be honored for her professional development on behalf of the College and its
students.
Councilmember Weste commented on the luncheon held today with Senator Feinstein;
acknowledged Deputy Appreciation Day which provided much positive feedback; commented
on the success of the Senior Wine Auction; acknowledged that the Burrtec Waste proposal for
the MRF site is moving ahead; and acknowledged the passing of Charles Albrecq.
Councilmember Ferry commended staff for their efforts on Teen Scene Unplugged; commented
on his attendance and the success of the Senior Wine Auction; invited attendance at an upcoming
high school symposium next Tuesday night; commended the City and staff for today's lunch
with Senator Feinstein; commented on the Newhall Street Art Festival; commended College of
the Canyons for their new east -side facility; commended staff for their efforts on this year's State
of the City lunch, acknowledged the presence of Bill Russell and his World Series Ring; and
expressed condolences for the passing of Tatiana Weiss.
Mayor McLean acknowledged the passing of Tatiana Weiss; commented on the Council
Subcommittee on Solid Waste and that the MRF siting is moving along; thanked staff for their
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efforts on the Street Fair and suggested that the professional artists be expanded; commented on
her attendance at the Cal Arts ground breaking amphitheatre; thanked the Redevelopment
Committee for their efforts toward improvements in Newhall; mentioned the 2007 Entrepreneurs
Forum at the Performing Arts Center; advised that she has been attending SCAG workshops on
transportation issues; commented on today's lunch with Senator Feinstein; advised that the Blue
Star Mothers would hold their Ball at the Aqua Dulce Vineyards on Saturday; and reminded of a
Sheriff's Department program on Neighborhood Watch to be held on October 16.
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 2 and 10
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 21, 2007 special City Council meeting as submitted.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste to approve the minutes of the
September 25, 2007 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
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION SHOP LOCAL
PROGRAM
The Shop Local Program targets local residents, and is based on an ad campaign that shows the
benefits residents receive as a result of making a local purchase. Additionally, sales tax revenues
generated locally are reinvested back into the community in the form of increased public
improvements and services. Approve $60,000 for a public/private partnership with the Santa
Clarita Valley Automobile Dealers Association for continuing the Shop Local Program for fiscal
year 2007/2008, renewable for FY 08/09 and FY 09/10. Authorize the City Manager to execute
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a renewable multi-year agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Automobile Dealers
Association, subject to City Attorney approval. Funds are budgeted in account number
11301-5161.002.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer.
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, provided information on the origin of the program and its success
as well as the formula for matching funds with the Auto Dealers contributing 83% and the City
contributing 17%.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
8TH STREET AND PARKVIEW DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT
NO. S2043 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project has corrected the problem of stagnant water and damaged asphalt near the
intersection of 8th Street and Parkview Drive in the Newhall area. Accept the completion of
8th Street and Parkview Drive Drainage Improvements, Project No. 52043; direct the City Clerk
to file the Notice of Completion; approve an additional expenditure for $42,856 to R.C. Becker
& Son, Inc.; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of
Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
2005-2006 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M4004 - PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE
The Bridge Maintenance Program has improved various bridges throughout the City by repairing
and sealing surface cracks in the concrete bridge deck and repairing other maintenance items.
Maintenance of the bridges will enhance the appearance of the area and extend the economic life
of the bridge. Accept the completion of the 2005-2006 Bridge Maintenance Program, Project
No. M4004; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; approve an additional
expenditure for $26,246 to Griffith Company; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention
35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as
provided by law.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
BURRTEC ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Article 7 of the "Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Burrtec Waste
Industries, Inc. for Commercial Solid Waste Management Services" (Franchise Agreement), the
City may hold an annual Solid Waste Services and Perfonnance Review. The performance
review gives the City the opportunity to discuss the services provided by Burrtec. Direct staff to
continue working with Burrtec Waste Industries Inc. (Burrtec) to continue implementing
programs that will increase the City's commercial waste diversion rate; adopt Resolution
No. 07-71 for the Sixth Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and
Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. for Commercial Solid Waste Management Services (Franchise
Agreement). This amendment requires Burrtec to begin construction on the Materials Recovery
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Facility (MRF) no later than January 1, 2009, and have the MRF constructed and operational by
November 1, 2009; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject
to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH AS THE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT
Due to a reorganization in the County of Los Angeles, this resolution will designate the County
of Los Angeles Department of Public Health as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) for solid
waste management. Adopt Resolution No. 07-72 designating the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health as the City's Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) for solid waste
management.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 68286 (COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUMS - CENTRE POINTE
BUSINESS PARK) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP
Approval of Tract Map No. 68286 (Commercial Condominiums - Centre Pointe Business Park)
consisting of approximately 4.9 acres is located on Summit Circle, 250 feet northerly of Ferry
Court, and is owned by CMD Centre Pointe Partners, LLC, a California Limited Liability
Company. Approve Tract Map No. 68286; 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 Statement on the face of the tract map.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM - PROPOSITION 50
In 2006, City Council accepted completion of Phase I of the Discovery River Park project,
including construction of 0.5 miles of Class I shared -use bicycle and pedestrian path along the
Santa Clara River embankment. Planning and preliminary design of the Discovery Park site has
been completed, however construction documents, permits, and construction funding has not
been available to provide for the construction of the park site. This grant would provide up to
$1,000,000 for the completion of design and construction of a phase of Discovery River
Park. Adopt Resolution No. 07-73 to provide for the filing of a California River Parkways
(CRP) grant application for the development of Discovery River Park. Authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to sign all documents required to file the application and receive the grant,
if awarded, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
BASKETBALL COURT RENOVATION - PROJECT NUMBER: M2002 - PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE
On April 24, 2007, the City Council awarded the contract to construct basketball courts to Pivot
Group, Inc. Construction commenced on June 26, 2007, and was completed
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September 18, 2007. This project completed the removal and replacement of existing basketball
courts at three park sites: Old Orchard, Valencia Glen, and Almendra Parks. Accept work
performed by Pivot Group, Inc., on the Basketball Renovation Project, Project #M2002. Direct
the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. Direct staff to release
the 10% retention 35 days after Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as
provided by law, have been filed.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR BIG LEAGUE DREAMS SPORTS PARK - PHASE I SITE
SELECTION
The City currently faces a deficit of over 600 acres of active parkland. The City desires to
evaluate the potential for a multi-purpose recreational Sports Park to ensure the City is able to
meet the park and recreational needs of its residents, while at the same time forming an
opportunity for sports tourism in the City.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Committee; Cam Noltemeyer; Allan Cameron; David Lutness; Carole Lutness
representing the SCV Clean Money Committee; Bruce McFarland; Don Webber, Vice President
of Development of Big League Dreams; Bill Russell representing Big League Dreams; Pat Kight
of PK Consulting representing Big League Dreams; and Randy Howard.
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, provided additional information in response to public comments.
Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, provided background on
staff's work with Big League Dreams, including tours taken by the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Commission and their subsequent prioritization of the concept. Further
information was provided on the proposal and the benefits anticipated for the City.
Councilmember Boydston expressed concerns about the Big League Dreams proposal.
In response to comments and inquiries from other Councilmembers, Mr. Pulskamp and
Mr. Gould provided additional infonnation.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the approve the agreement for
Phase I — Site Selection of the proposed Big League Dreams Sports Park to Big
League Dreams Consulting, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $90,000, from
account number P0016-723-5161.001. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar, McLean
Noes: Boydston
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 38 AND 39
Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Register Nos. 38 and 39.
Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of Item 10.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 12
PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES IMPACT FEE
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Darren Herndndez, Deputy City Manager and Director of Administrative Services, 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.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer and Allan Cameron.
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, assured that this fee would not turn into a Mello Roos district and
advised that the City Council has never approved any Mello Roos district.
Mayor McLean closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 07-74 establishing a law
enforcement facilities impact fee to mitigate the impact of new development on
police facilities.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, Weste, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 13
NEW BUSINESS
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION
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.
Addressing the Council on this item was Bruce McFarland; Cam Noltemeyer; Allan Cameron;
David Lutness, Carole Lutness and Arthur Sohikian.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to direct staff to bring back a recommendation
including examples of what other cities do regarding alternatives for reporting,
keeping any fee reasonable and to cover only administrative costs.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boydston, Ferry, Weste, Kellar, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 9:21 p.m. in memory of Charles "Chuck" Butler
Albrecq and Tatiana Weiss.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 23, 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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