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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
OCTOBER 14, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kellar called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:31 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: 24509 Spruce Street, Newhall, CA 91321
Assessor's Parcel No.: 2831-006-032
Property Owner: Fitterer
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:00 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 Kellar adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m.
INVOCATION I
Mayor Kellar gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
.Mayor Kellar called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Kellar asked a young man named Shane to lead the flag salute.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Councilmember Weste and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to the original
founders of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Haunted Jailhouse.
Mayor Kellar and Councilmembers presented a plaque to Board President Gloria Mercado-
Fortine and representatives of the William S. Hart School District for outstanding test scores.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
There were none.
PUBLIC SAFETY TOPIC OF THE MONTH
Representing the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Stephanie English, Community Services
Liaison, discussed the importance of Fire Safety and Smoke Alarm Awareness Month; Deputy
Chief John Tripp provided an update on the Marek Fire and urged fire preparedness.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ender noted that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, urged scheduling
mammograms and noted a Soroptimist event on Sunday to benefit the Sheila Veloz Center.
Councilmember Weste discussed the problem of proper disposal of medications and urged
checking out the website at www.NoDrugsDownTheDrain.org for more information; noted the
upcoming SCV Historical Society's Haunted Junction at Hart Park; and discussed Measure "S"
on the November ballot which will save money and complies with a State Order to cut salt levels
in the Santa Clara River.
Mayor Pro Tem Ferry thanked the Council and Brad Berens for their support in honoring JoAnn
Darcy at the Senior Wine Auction; noted the softball clinic to be held Saturday at Canyon
Country Park with USA Softball Team Olympian Crystal Bustos; and provided information
about 2 Texas Hold'em fund raising events on November 1 and 8.
Councilmember McLean commented on the workshops held during the annual League of
California Cities conference in September; thanked staff for their efforts on the recent Street
Festival and Pow Wow; commented on the City's new Parkmobile; discussed topics on the
recent North County Transportation Coalition meeting agenda; and expressed concern for the
public process being utilized in the One Valley One Vision General Plan update.
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, outlined the public process for the current update which utilizes
outreach to different groups, noted that staff is not replicating what was done before and that
many opportunities are still upcoming for public input.
Mayor Kellar commented on his participation at the recognition for 3 Eagle Scouts and Case
Management Week at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital; encouraged participation at the
Rubber Ducky Regatta at lower Castaic Lake on Saturday to benefit the Sam Dixon Foundation;
and noted the centennial celebration of the Saugus School District on October 26, 2008. He also
offered his personal support for returning the school bell currently at the Jan Heidt Metrolink
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Station to the School for their celebration; this decision would be made by the SCV Historical
Society.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be needed.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, noted a change to the Recommended Action (2) for Item 10 as
follows: to transfer $21,275 from Council Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 and $21,275
from the Redevelopment Agency Fund Balance to Expenditure Account 13000-5161.001 for this
project. Mr. Newton also pointed out that Item 12A was added via an Addendum to the Agenda.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to approve the agenda, noting the change in
the Recommended Action for Item 10 and pulling Item 10 from the Consent
Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by Ender, to approve the minutes of the
September 16, 2008 special meeting, the September 17, 2008 special meeting, the
September 23, 2008 special and regular meeting, and the September 30, 2008 special
meeting of the City Council 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 the titles to all ordinances which
appear on this public agenda have been read, and waive further reading
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 6
Proposition 6, also known as the "Safe Neighborhoods Act: Stop Gang, Gun, and Street Crime,"
is a statutory initiative that will appear on the November 2008 ballot. Proposition 6 is a
comprehensive criminal penalty and public safety funding initiative that places additional
penalties on felons and criminal street gangs with guns, drug dealers with focused penalties; and
provides and protects funding for local police, sheriffs, and prosecutors. Adopt Resolution
No. 08-91 supporting the passage of Proposition 6, referred to as the "Safe Neighborhoods Act:
Stop Gang, Gun, and Street Crime" as appearing on the November 2008 ballot.
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ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
REWARDS FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF
THE PERSON OR PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MURDERS OF BRYAN MIRANDA
AND ANTHONY LOMBARDI
Currently, there are no promising leads in either case. The City of Santa Clarita is providing
these rewards in the hopes that a person(s) will come forth with any valuable information that
may lead to an arrest in either of these cases. Adopt Resolution No. 08-92 authorizing the City
Manager to offer rewards in the amount of $10,000 each for information leading to the arrest and
conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of Bryan Miranda and Anthony
Lombardi. Appropriate $20,000 from City Council Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to
Public Safety Account 16000-5161.052.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15, DIVISION 2, SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL
WASTE
As part of the City's ongoing efforts to comply with the statewide Waste Discharge
Requirements (WDR) for sanitary sewer systems, staff is proposing amendments to the existing
ordinance relating to sanitary sewers and industrial waste. Minor revisions are recommended to
make the municipal code consistent with the language contained in the WDR. 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 CHAPTER
24.080 AND CHAPTER 36.400 OF TITLE 15, OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL
CODE CONCERNING SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE."
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUMMARY VACATION OF JOSEPH HOOPER DRIVE SHOWN ON TRACT 45409, MAP
BOOK 1098/25-27 AND ADJACENT SLOPE EASEMENTS
Greg and Elizabeth Smith, the current owners of Lot 6 of Tract 45409, have requested to vacate
Joseph Hooper Drive and the adjacent slope easements as shown on Tract 45409. Adopt
Resolution No. 08-93 summarily vacating Joseph Hooper Drive and the adjacent slope
easements as shown on Tract 45409, Map Book 1098/25-27; 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
NUMBER NOT USED
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A NO -STOPPING ZONE ON SIERRA HIGHWAY SOUTH
OF NEWHALL AVENUE
Requests have been made from residents to improve the operation of the intersection of Sierra
Highway and Newhall Avenue. Staff needs to remove 1,050 feet of parking along Sierra
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Highway to accommodate an additional northbound left -turn lane that will improve capacity at
this intersection. Adopt Resolution No. 08-94 to establish a no -stopping zone along the east curb
line of Sierra Highway, starting from a point 100 feet south of Newhall Avenue to a point
approximately 1,150 feet south of Newhall Avenue. A total of 1,050 feet of parking will be
removed.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECISSION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 96-119 TO REESTABLISH PARKING
ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF LA GLORITA CIRCLE ADJACENT TO WILEY CANYON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Reestablish parking along La Glorita Circle adjacent to Wiley Canyon Elementary
School. Adopt Resolution No. 08-95 rescinding Resolution No. 96-119 to reestablish parking
along the south side of La Glorita Circle extending from 136 feet west of Wiley Canyon Road
and to 316 feet west of Wiley Canyon Road adjacent to Wiley Canyon Elementary School for a
total of 180 feet.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX PHASE IV - SKATE PARK AND SITE
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NUMBER P3010 - APPROVE CONTRACT FOR DESIGN
AND INSPECTION SERVICES
Staff is recommending design modifications to the adjacent aquatic facility be made at this
time. RJM Design Group is the City's lead consultant for the master plan and design of Santa
Clarita Sports Complex Phase IV skate park and site improvements. Approve a contract with
RJM Design Group, Inc. in the amount of $158,380 for design and construction support services
for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Phase IV, Project P3010, and authorize a ten percent
contingency in the amount of $15,836 for a total amount of $174,218; approve the transfer of
$69,218 from Council Contingency account 19300-5401.001 to account P3010601-5161.001;
increase Transfer Out account 10019500-5501.601 by $69,218, and increase Transfer In account
601-4711.100 by $69,218; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSULTING SERVICES
The City of Santa Clarita has released a Request for Proposals for Historic Preservation
consulting services. The selected firm will conduct a records search of properties, conduct a
historic survey of properties, and draft a historic preservation ordinance. (1) Award a contract for
historic preservation consulting services to Historic Resources Group in the amount of $42,550;
(2) appropriate $42,550 from the Redevelopment Agency Fund Balance to Expenditure Account
13400-5161.002 for this project; (3) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Through action taken earlier during this meeting, Recommended Action (2) was changed to
transfer $21,275 from Council Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 and $21,275 from the
Redevelopment Agency Fund Balance to Expenditure Account 13000-5161.001 for this project.
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Addressing the Council on this item was Leon Worden; Alan Pollack representing the SCV
Historical Society; and Pat Saletore representing the SCV Historical Society (submitted
material).
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT TO WALKER PARKING CONSULTANTS FOR A COMMUTER
PARKING STUDY
This study will provide the City with a detailed overview of the current availability of commuter
parking in the Santa Clarita Valley (City of Santa Clarita and outlying unincorporated Los
Angeles County). Recommendations on policies and procedures, current and future needs, and a
financial plan will be provided. Award a contract to Walker Parking Consultants for a Commuter
Parking Study, Bid No. TR -07-08-61, in the amount of $53,700, and authorize a contingency of
10% of the award, or $5,370, for a total of $59,070; authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all contract documents, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of
performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 37, 38, & 39
Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Register Nos. 37, 38, & 39.
ITEM 12A
CONSENT CALENDAR
HOMELESS SHELTER AD HOC COMMITTEE
As a result of Mayor Pro Tem Ferry's involvement with the Emergency Winter Shelter Task
Force last year, consideration of creating a Homeless Shelter Ad Hoc Committee and appointing
a representative. Amend the City Council Committee Appointments List for 2008 to include the
Homeless Shelter Ad Hoc Committee and appoint Councilmember Laurie Ender to serve on this
committee.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Kellar called a recess at 7:18 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
ITEM 13
PUBLIC HEARING
HEARING ON OBJECTIONS TO PROPOSED REMOVAL OF A NON -CONFORMING
SIGN LOCATED AT 24811 RAILROAD AVENUE
Mayor Kellar noted the public hearing was opened at the September 23, 2008 meeting and
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continued to this time. Staff is recommending another continuance to the November 25, 2008
meeting.
Motion by Weste, second by Ender, to continue the public hearing to the
November 25, 2008 meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Ender, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 14
NEW BUSINESS
EXPLORATION INTO AN ARTS COMMISSION VERSUS THE EXISTING, ARTS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Rick Gould, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services reviewed the City's efforts
as a result of the Cultural Arts Master Plan Phase I1 as approved in December 1999. At a meeting
held August 21, 2008, which included Mayor Kellar, Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, Rick Gould,
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director, City staff, and members of the Arts
Advisory Committee, it was determined that staff should investigate all aspects of the City
having an Arts Commission versus the existing Arts Advisory Committee.
Addressing the Council on this item was Bob Spierer; Sandra Fisher representing the SC Artists
Assn; Zony Gordon representing the SC Creative Guild/SC Artists Assn; Jaylene Armstrong
representing the SC Artists Assn; TimBen Boydston representing the Canyon Theatre Guild;
Judy Umeck and Paul De La Cerda representing the Saugus School District Board of Trustees;
John Dow representing the SC Symphony; Sherry Klahs representing the Arts Advisory
Committee (submitted material); Dr. Mitch Capet representing the Arts Advisory Committee;
Dr. Michael Millar representing the Arts Advisory Committee; Paul Strickland representing the
SCV Theatre Project; Adam Philipson representing the SC Performing Arts Center at College of
the Canyons; Diane Trautman representing the Arts Advisory Committee; Ed Redd representing
the Arts Advisory Committee; Patti Finley representing the Canyon Theatre Guild; and Evelyn
Serrano representing the Cal Arts Community Arts Partnership. One written comment was
submitted on this item.
Councilmember McLean submitted information obtained at the League of CA Cities conference
from the City of Fullerton with regard to the Arts.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, explained that as a general law City, the Council --can (establish an
Arts Commission, but it would still be advisory in nature to the City C(�uncil;-)
Motion by McLean, second by Weste, to direct staff to further', research the
advantages and disadvantages of an Arts Commission with a report back by the
first meeting in January, 2009.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Ender, Weste, Kellar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Alan Ferdman regarding the public process and placing
public participation at the end of the meeting; Tim Ben Boydston regarding the creation of an
Arts Commission and the opportunity for public input in the One Valley One Vision process;
Judy Umeck and Paul De La Cerda representing the Saugus School District Board of Trustees
regarding the Saugus school bell and Saugus Centennial Celebration and regarding the Light the
Night walk in Bridgeport this weekend; and Nadine Teter submitted CDs for the Council to
review showing traffic concerns.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, commented on the placement of public participation on the
agenda; and described opportunities for public participation in the One Valley One Vision
process.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clanta,
CA.
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