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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-13 - 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. NOVEMBER 13, 2007 CALL TO ORDER Mayor McLean called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:32 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 PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Number: 3214-039-030 (portion) Approximately 20 acres, vacant land, hilly topography Property Owner: Shauna Verbiesen Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Location of Property: Assessor's Parcels Numbered: 2831-006-002, 2831-006-030, 2831-006-031 (Car Quest Parts Store) Property Owner: Bill and Linda Clark Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Location of Property: Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 2848-011-010 and 2848-012-085 (SDI parcels) Property Owner: Placerita Land and Farming Company Under Negotiation: Price and Terms RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor McLean recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:33 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:06 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 6:07 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 Councilmember Boydston gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McLean called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Boydston led the flag salute. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mayor McLean and Councilmembers acknowledged receipt of two Helen Putnam awards, the Award of Excellence for the Newhall Community Center and Grand Prize Award for the Graffiti Tracking Program and congratulated staff. Ben Wong from the League of CA Cities also made comments. STAFF COMMENTS Fire Chief Matt Gil provided an update on the numerous fires that recently burned the area and recognized the various agencies that cooperated in fighting these fires and provided assistance. He suggested that anyone wishing to offer support or assistance contact the SCV Disaster Coalition. Councilmember Ferry presented Chief Gil with a commendation from Assemblyman Smyth and a plaque from the Mountasia Fun Center on behalf of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Steve Lucia asking questions regarding the Big League Dreams Sports Park proposal (submitted material); Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee regarding the upcoming April City Council election and announced that their November and January meetings would include presentations by several candidates. at the Sports Complex; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE regarding conservation pricing utilized by the Newhall County Water District; Dr. Gene Dorio regarding the HMNM Hospital Master Plan proposal (submitted material); and Cam Nolterneyer regarding appointment of the Financial Accountability and Audit Panel for the Open Space Preservation District. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, would talk with Mr. Lucia and provide responses to his questions; and advised that the City is in the process of gathering names for FAAP membership consideration and clarified that the Certificates of Participation to be considered later during this meeting would not be something within the Panel's purview. Mr. Pulskamp also introduced Michael Carney, the new External Affairs Manager for AT&T, whose area has recently been expanded to include the Antelope Valley and the Santa Clarita Valley. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry expressed thanks again for the Fire and Sheriff Department personnel for their responsiveness and spoke in support of the letter for Mr. Striplin. Councilmember Weste acknowledged the efforts of Mayor McLean in recognizing the veterans at the City's Veterans Plaza; thanked the first responders again for their service; and acknowledged the passing of Carolyn Marshall and Art Donnelly and requested that this meeting be adjourned in their memory. Mayor Pro Tem Kellar commented on his participation at the YMCA Veteran's Day ceremony; the Association of Realtors Installation Dinner, and the Festival of Trees. Councilmember Boydston apologized for missing the last meeting and provided an explanation; requested that the annexation issue be brought back on the next agenda; acknowledged the passing of Budd Barrett and requested this meeting be adjourned in his memory; and provided information and handouts with regard to the Big League Dreams proposal. Mayor McLean acknowledged the passing of Budd Barrett; commented on her participation at the thank you celebration for those who volunteered on Make a Difference Day; discussed a meeting at SCAG offices with the Governor regarding the emergency response where she was able to mention the needs in the SCV including difficult communications due to downed towers and the gap in the Cross Valley Connector; noted that transportation issues are getting attention from SCAG and they are looking into funding options; noted that the City had held its first annual recognition at the Veteran's Plaza which would continue into the future; and noted that the City would host 2 legs of the AMGEN tour on February 23 and 24, 2008. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. 3 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Weste, second by Boydston, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 3, 8, 11 and 12 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 October 23, 2007 special and regular City Council meetings. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the October 30, 2007 special meeting as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor McLean recessed the Council meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:06 p.m. and reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:09 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 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING TERMINATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY Resolution proclaiming termination of a local state of emergency caused by severe winds and fire. Adopt Resolution No. 07-77 proclaiming termination of a local emergency. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION Members of the Santa Clarita City Council are compensated monthly by the City, under specific provisions of state law, for the substantial amount of time and effort they contribute leading our local. government. Consideration of an ordinance amending the Santa Clarita Municipal Code to adjust the compensation for Councilmembers as provided for in the Government Code. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE 4 1 CITY COUNCIL OF .THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES." Addressing the Council at this time was Cam Noltemeyer. In response to inquiry from Councilmember Boydston, staff provided additional information. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR CITY HALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REPLACEMENT, PROJECT NO. F1014 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project replaced the air conditioning units at City Hall. Approve and accept the work performed by JCT Mechanical, Inc. on the City Hall Air Conditioning Unit Replacement, Project No. F 1014; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; 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 SUMMARY VACATION OF FORD COURT, AN UNUSED CUL-DE-SAC DEDICATED ON PARCEL MAP NO. 19163, ADJACENT TO NEWHALL RANCH ROAD Newhall Land, the property owner, is requesting to vacate the unused cul-de-sac located completely within their two properties (APN Nos. 2866-035-001 and 2866-035-002), adjacent to Newhall Ranch Road between Copper Hill Drive and Vanderbilt Way, and serving no other properties. Adopt Resolution No. 07-78 for the summary vacation of Ford Court, the unused cul-de-sac for road purposes, dedicated to the City of Santa Clarita by Parcel Map No. 19163; 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 6 CONSENT CALENDAR 2007-08 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0055 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT The Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program improves various streets throughout the City by resurfacing and sealing surface cracks to enhance skid resistant properties and increase pavement life. This results in a smoother ride for traffic, an enhanced appearance of the area, and extends the economic life of the roadway. Award the contract to Pavement Engineering Inc. for engineering design services for the 2007-08 Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project No. M0055, in the amount of $240,000.00, which includes a 25 percent contingency; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 5 ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR 2006-07 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. S0030 - 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 items. Maintenance will enhance the appearance of the area and extend the economic life of the bridges. Accept the completion of the 2006-07 Bridge Maintenance Program, Project No. S0030; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; 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 8 - CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE STREET NAME CHANGE OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD TO BOUQUET CANYON ROAD FOR THE SEGMENT OF ROAD BETWEEN MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY AND 11TH STREET AND ALL OF RAILROAD AVENUE The City and Redevelopment Agency are implementing various aspects of the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan. The Plan adopted in December of 2005, calls for changing the street name of San Fernando Road and providing continuity with any proposed street name changes. Adopt a Resolution changing the street name of San Fernando Road to Bouquet Canyon Road for the segment of road between Magic Mountain Parkway and I lth Street and all of Railroad Avenue. Addressing the Council on this item was Leon Worden and Fred Trueblood opposing the elimination of the name of Railroad Avenue. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar to remove this item from the Consent Calendar and table the item. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD - TIRE - DERIVED PRODUCT GRANT PROGRAM The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) offers the Tire -Derived Product (TDP) Grant Program to promote markets for recycled -content products derived from waste tires generated in California and to decrease the adverse environmental impacts created by unlawful disposal and stockpiling of waste tires. Adopt Resolution No. 07-79 authorizing submittal of.a grant application for the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) Tire - Derived Product Grant Program. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 8, 2008 The City of Santa Clarita will hold a general municipal election on April 8, 2008 to elect two members of the City Council for seats currently held by Councilmembers Bob Kellar, and TimBen Boydston. Adopt Resolution No. 07-80 calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held April 8, 2008; adopt Resolution No. 07-81 requesting the County of Los Angeles to render specified services to the City; adopt Resolution No. 07-82 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Martin & Chapman Company to provide election services in the amount of $125,000, and authorize a 10% contingency of $12,500 as budgeted in account 12301, for a total of $137,500, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE REGULATING STATE VIDEO FRANCHISEES WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Assembly Bill 2987 authorized the entry of telecommunication providers into the competitive market of providing television video services. The primary impact of this legislation on the City is that, effective January 2, 2008, the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will be the sole franchising authority for video service providers in the State. Under this new law the City is granted the authority to receive monies from both existing cable providers and telecommunication companies providing television services to support Public, Education and Government (PEG) programming provided it adopts an ordinance regulating state franchises within the City. Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 07-8 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4.22 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING FRANCHISE AND PEG FEES AND OTHER CUSTOMER SERVICE PENALTIES FOR STATE FRANCHISE HOLDERS PROVIDING VIDEO SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA." In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Kevin Tonoian, Technology Services Manager, provided additional information. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS (LMD) RESERVE FUND APPROPRIATION FOR CAPITAL REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT A comprehensive reserve study of each LMD zone was recently completed by Association Reserves, Inc., to quantify and analyze the assets within each zone, and provide a 30 -year repair and replacement schedule; to analyze each zone's fund balance and ensure sufficient funds exist to meet current asset repair and replacement needs; and to create a 30 -year reserve fund schedule 7 whereby a specific dollar amount is reserved annually to support future asset repair and replacement costs. Appropriate $952,400 from the Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD) fund balance to the zone accounts listed to fund repair and replacement needs for various LMD zones. Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee. Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, provided information to clarify this matter. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR NORTHPARK FENCE PROJECT, PROJECT M1010, PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project replaced all the LMD maintained fences located in the NorthPark Landscape Maintenance District. Approve and accept the NorthPark Fence Project, direct the City Clerk to file the notice of completion, and direct staff to release the bond held in the name of Draper Construction and the 10% retention balance ($15,890) 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop work notices, as provided by law have been filed. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 42, 43, & 44 Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 42, 43, and 44. Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 8. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, Weste, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 15 PUBLIC HEARING ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE COLORADO EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY FOR VILLAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Mayor McLean opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Council consensus to waive staff presentation. In report, Carmen Magana, Acting Finance Manager and Financial Analyst, advised that per the Internal Revenue Code, CSDA requires the City's approval for the issuance of tax-exempt bonds 8 on behalf of the nonprofit, Village Christian Schools.. The City will not be under any obligation to repay the Bond Indebtedness nor does it constitute approval of the proposed Master Plan. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor McLean closed the public hearing. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 07-83 approving the issuance of bonds by the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority for Village Christian Schools. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boydston, Ferry, Weste, Kellar, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 UNFINISHED BUSINESS LOBBYIST REGISTRATION Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, advised that at the regular meeting of October 9, 2007, the City Council directed that staff prepare an ordinance for consideration by the City Council that would enact lobbyist registration requirements within the City of Santa Clarita. He reviewed the .provisions of the ordinance and made minor changes to the proposed wording of the ordinance. Addressing the Council on this item was Fred Trueblood representing Paladin Principle; Hunt Braly representing Hacker Braly, LLP; Cam Noltemeyer; Lynne Plambeck; and Arthur Sohikian. Council consensus to continue this item to the next regular meeting for consideration of amendments to the wording of the ordinance as discussed and first reading. ITEM 17 NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE LAS LOMAS DEVELOPMENT Kai Luoma, Senior Planner, advised that this item is for the consideration of a resolution by the Santa Clarita City Council opposing the Las Lomas development and provided information on the specifics of the proposal. Addressing the Council on this item supporting the Council's adoption of the proposed resolution was Michael Tou representing Congressman Brad Sherman (submitted material); Chris Perry representing Congressman Buck McKeon; Jarrod DeGonia representing Assemblyman Cameron Smyth; and Rosalind Wayman representing Supervisor Mike Antonovich (submitted material). Also speaking in opposition to the Las Lomas Development was Andrew Fried representing Safe Action for the Environment Inc.; Henry Schultz 9 representing the Sierra Club; Diane Trautman; and Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE. Matthew Klink representing Las Lomas Land Co. submitted a letter addressing the City's criticisms of the proposal. Motion by Weste, second by Boydston, to adopt Resolution No. 07-84 opposing the Las Lomas development. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. CONVENE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CALL TO ORDER Chair McLean called the meeting of the Public Financing Authority to order at 8:45 p.m. PFA 18 NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE NOT TO EXCEED $17,200,000 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, (OPEN SPACE AND PARKLAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM) 2007 SERIES Darren Herndndez, Deputy City Manager and Director of Administrative Services, advised that on April 24, 2007, City Council adopted a resolution of intent to form an Open Space Preservation District to fund a portion of the City's Open Space, Park and Parkland Program, including the acquisition, preservation and improvement of open space and parkland, and the payment of debt service for such projects. Ballot tabulation was completed on Friday, July 13, 2007 and the results of the property owner assessment ballot tabulation were that 69% of the weighted ballots cast were in favor of the formation of the Open Space Preservation District. On July 17, 2007, the City formed the Open Space Preservation District and levied the 2007-08 annual levy. It is now proposed to finance the acquisition of open space and parkland by executing and delivering the not to exceed $17,200,000 Certificates of Participation (Open Space and Parkland Program) 2007 Series (the "COPs"). Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer. In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Mr. Herndndez and Maryann Goodkind of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, the City's bond counsel, provided additional information. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to take the following 2 actions: City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 07-85 to authorize the execution and delivery of the not to exceed $17,200,000 Certificates of Participation (Open Space and Parkland Acquisition Program) 2007 Series, approve the execution of sale documents, a trust agreement, a base lease, a lease agreement, assignment agreement, .continuing disclosure agreement, and preliminary official statement, and authorize the taking of certain actions in connection with the execution and delivery of such Certificates of Participation. Public Financing Authority: Adopt Resolution No. JPA 07-1 to approve documents in connection with the execution and delivery of not to exceed $17,200,000 in Certificates of Participation (Open Space and Parkland Acquisition Program) 2007 Series. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Chair McLean adjourned the meeting of the Public Financing Authority at 9:16 p.m. RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor McLean resumed the meeting of the City Council at 9:16 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting in memory of Art Donnelly, Carolyn Joyce Marshall and Budd Barrett at 9:16 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK Mov13m.doc /: