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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-27 - MINUTES - REGULAR (3)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. OCTOBER 27, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:31 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Ferry. 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: The AF Main block in Old Town Newhall, bounded by Lyons Avenue, Main Street, Railroad Avenue, and 9th Street, 1.70 acres consisting of Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 2831-007-014, 015, 016, 017, 018,019,&032. AF Main owns 1.23 acres, and controls the .46 acres of the Wiese parcels through a Purchase and Sale/Escrow Agreement consisting of Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 2831-007-025 & 023 Property Owner: Gary and Sandra Avery and Akki and Marcia Frimmerman (AF Main, LLC) Under Negotiation: Price and Terms RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Pro Tem Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:03 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 Pro Tem Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Mary Cusick, Interim 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 Ender gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:07 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Ferry. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Pro Tem Weste invited Boy Scout Troop 2222 to lead the flag salute. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Councilmember McLean read a proclamation and encouraged the community to join Heal the Bay in recognizing December 17, 2009, as the third annual A Day without a Bag. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mayor Pro Tem Weste and Councilmembers presented 3CMA Awards the City received for the Extreme Neighborhood Makeover Program, City Call, Seasons Magazine, Seasons Catalog, Guide to Opening a Small Business in Santa Clarita, Business Attraction Commercial, Fleet Maintenance and You, City of Santa Clarita 24/7, and Enterprise Zone Commercials. Kerjon Lee provided an update from Los Angeles County Public Works and Forest Service Representatives on Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort (CARE) Program established by Supervisor Antonovich. Keri Pulskamp, City Manager, reported on the results of the neighborhood meeting held October 26, 2009, in response to comments made by Saugus residents regarding the Extreme Neighborhood Makeover program and showed a segment featured on CBS 2 News about the neighborhood revitalization program. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ender acknowledged staff from the Communications and Economic Development divisions for their award-winning programs; and encouraged the audience to check out the Elvis to Ella — The Power of Music art display in the first floor hallway of City Hall. Councilmember Kellar announced his participation at the activities at the Sports Complex recognizing the efforts of Pleasantview Industries in their assistance to citizens with disabilities; and reported on the efforts of the Graffiti Taskforce and successful prosecution of offenders. 1 City Council Minutes 2 October 27, 2009 1 Councilmember McLean commented on the October 11, 2009 Pet Adoption Fair at Hart Park, the College of the Canyons University Center ribbon cutting on October 17, 2009 she attended with Mayor Pro Tem Weste, the kid expo held at Golden Valley High School, and the area talent highlighted during the Art Classic held at Hart Hall; announced that the Los Angeles County Library Commission meeting will be held at the Canyon Country Library in November, as well as the recent changes at the Valencia Library; and thanked staff for information on the sound walls, requesting further information. Mayor Pro Tem Weste commended the 1,500 volunteers and City staff that came together to work on almost sixty projects throughout the community as part of Make a Difference Day in Santa Clarita; congratulated the College of the Canyons Foundation on their 40th year anniversary and their accomplishments with regard to the well-received Academy of the Canyons and new University Center; encouraged participation of the Historical Society's Heritage Haunt and the November 8, 2009 Marathon. Mayor Ferry was absent. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling items 2, 8, 9, 10, and 11 from Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Weste called the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to order at 6:41 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the previous Redevelopment Agency meeting are submitted for Redevelopment Agency approval. Redevelopment Agency: Approve minutes of the August 25, 2009 regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. City Council Minutes 3 October 27, 2009 Motion by Ender, second by Kellar, to approve the recommended action. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ender, Kellar, McLean, Weste Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ITEM 2 JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR ACQUISITION OF APN' S: 2831-007-014, 2831-007-015, 2831-007-016, 2831-007-017, 2831-007-018,2831-007-019 and 2831-007-032 The Redevelopment Agency has concluded negotiations for purchase of several parcels in downtown Newhall bounded by Lyons Avenue, Railroad Avenue, 9th Street, and Main Street. Addressing the Council/Agency on this item was TimBen Boydston; Cam Noltemeyer; and Mimi Heller. In response to request from Council/Agency, Armine Chaparyan, Redevelopment Manager, and Ken Pulskamp, City Manager/Executive Director, provided additional information. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Weste recused herself due to a conflict of interest due to the proximity of her property to the project area. City Council: Appropriate $703,345 from the Developer Fee Fund Balance (Fund 306) to account 13002-5201.004. Redevelopment Agency: 1.) Appropriate $5,512,655 from the Redevelopment Agency Housing fund balance (Fund 391) to Account 13401-5201.004. 2.) Authorize Executive Director or designee to approve payments up to a maximum amount of $6,216,000 for the acquisition and for all required costs related thereto and execute all required documentation to complete the acquisition, subject to review by the Agency Attorney. Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve the recommended action. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ender Noes: None Recused: Weste Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Vice Chair Weste adjourned the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:02 p.m. 1 City Council Minutes 4 October 27, 2009 RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Weste resumed the City Council meeting at 7:02 p.m. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the previous City Council meetings are submitted for City Council approval. Approve minutes of the October 13, 2009 special and regular meetings of the City Council. ITEM 4 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 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 5 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SANTA CLARITA RECOVERY ZONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 FOR THE PURPOSES OF ISSUING TAXABLE RECOVERY ZONE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS AND TAX-EXEMPT PRIVATE ACTIVITY RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY BONDS The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 amended the Internal Revenue Code to create two new methods of federally subsidized financing available to local governments for economic development purposes. Santa Clarita was directly allocated $22,117,000 in bonds that may be issued for public and private projects. The designation of a "Recovery Zone" is the first step in the process for accessing these bonds. Adopt Resolution No. 09-86 designating the Santa Clarita Recovery Zone in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the purposes of issuing taxable Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds and tax- exempt Recovery Zone Facility Bonds. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO BECOME A HEALTHY EATING, ACTIVE LIVING (HEAL) CITY - In 2006, the League of California Cities adopted a resolution to work together with the Institute for Local Government, and the Cities, Counties, and Schools Partnership to develop a clearinghouse of information that cities can use to promote wellness policies and healthier cities. In response to the League of California Cities resolution, the League, along with the Cities, Counties, and Schools Partnership, and the California Center for Public Health Advocacy launched the "Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Cities Campaign." Adopt Resolution No. 09-87 to become a Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) City. City Council Minutes 5 October 27, 2009 ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR UPGRADE PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES - REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS AT SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AND CROSSGLADE AVENUE, PROJECT T3012 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project consisted of upgrading pedestrian facilities at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Crossglade Avenue to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Accept the completion of the Upgrade Pedestrian Facilities - Remove Obstructions at Soledad Canyon Road and Crossglade Avenue, Project T3012; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention balance 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSITION IA SECURITIZATION PROGRAM - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF THE SELLER'S PROPOSITION IA RECEIVABLE FROM THE STATE, AND DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Authorized under ABX4 14 and ABX4 15, the Proposition IA Securitization Program was instituted by California Communities to enable Local Agencies to sell their respective Proposition IA Receivables to California Communities. Currently, SB67 is being considered to clarify specific aspects of ABX4 14 and ABX4 15. Under the Securitization Program, California Communities will simultaneously purchase the Proposition I A Receivables, issue bonds ("Prop IA Bonds") and provide each local agency with the cash proceeds in two equal installments, on January 15, 2010 and May 3, 2010 (to coincide with the dates that the State will be shifting property tax from local agencies). The purchase price paid to the local agencies will equal 100% of the amount of the property tax reduction. All transaction costs of issuance and interest will be paid by the State of California. Participating local agencies will have no obligation on the bonds and no credit exposure to the State. Adopt Resolution No. 09-88 approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Purchase and Sale Agreement and related documents with respect to the sale of the Proposition 1 A receivable from the State. Councilmember McLean provided additional information regarding Proposition IA. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING THE RESTRUCTURING AND LEVY OF ITS ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE AND AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 15.50 OF TITLE 15 On September 8, 2009, the City Council declared that the ballot measure to authorize the restructuring and levy of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee (Fee) passed. The first ordinance provides for the adoption of the restructuring, levy and collection of the Fee, beginning with the fiscal year 2010-11. The second ordinance amends certain sections in Chapter City Council Minutes 6 October 27, 2009 15.50 Storm Drainage Utility Enterprise Fund of the Municipal Code. 1) Adopt Ordinance No. 09-14 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE' CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING THE RESTRUCTURING AND LEVY OF ITS ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE." 2) Adopt Ordinance No. 09-15 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE BY MODIFYING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 15.50 OF TITLE 15, ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE SERVICES AS A UTILITY ENTERPRISE OF THE CITY." Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer. In response to public comments, Councilmember Kellar clarified this state mandate. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR EASTSIDE BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENT The developer is requesting that the City reimburse the costs of constructing roadway improvements on Sand Canyon Road. Councilmember Kellar recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Motion by Ender, second by McLean, to appropriate $344,800 from the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District (District) fund balance to Account 14404- 5161.001 for payment to the developer for reimbursement of the costs to complete public improvement projects on Sand Canyon Road within Tracts 47786, 47785, and 37802 within the District. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Ender, Weste Noes: None Recused: Kellar Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR COMMISSION A FEASIBILITY STUDY CONDUCTED BY PKF CONSULTING TO EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL MARKET DEMAND FOR A BANQUET/CONFERENCE FACILITY IN SANTA CLARITA PKF Consulting, a world leader in hospitality research, will conduct a study to determine the potential market demand and feasibility of a banquet/conference facility in Santa Clarita. The study will be jointly commissioned by the City of Santa Clarita and The Packard Companies. The study will be conducted in two phases with the first phase examining current and future demand in the market area; the assessment of existing and potential future supply; and the share City Council Minutes 7 October 27, 2009 of the market that could reasonably be attained by the proposed project. The second phase, which will only be conducted if it is determined a banquet/conference center is feasible, will include site analysis and banquet/conference center specifications. The first phase of the study is $20,000, with $10,000 being paid by the City of Santa Clarita and $10,000 being paid by The Packard Companies. Approve commissioning a feasibility study to determine demand for a banquet/conference facility in Santa Clarita by PKF Consulting in the amount not to exceed $10,000; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Raymond Canal, representing the Hyatt Regency Valencia; Donald Stevens representing Positive Solutions Association; Berta Gonzalez -Harper; TimBen Boydston; David Gauny; Cam Noltemeyer; Allan Cameron representing Positive Solutions Association; and Larry Mankin representing the Chamber of Commerce. In response to Council comments, Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, provided additional clarification. Motion by Ender, second by McLean to continue the item to a future Council meeting after additional input by and participation of stakeholders. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ender, Weste Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 39 & 40 Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 39 & 40. Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve the Consent Calendar Items 3-9 and Item 12. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ender, Weste Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. 1 ITEM 13 PUBLIC HEARING ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE CHILD & FAMILY CENTER I Mayor Pro Tem Weste opened the public hearing. City Council Minutes 8 October 27, 2009 1 Mary Cusick; Interim Deputy City Clerk, -stated that all notices required have been provided. In report, Carmen Magana, Finance Manager, advised that the Child & Family Center has submitted to the California Statewide Communities Development Authority an application for the refinancing of certain outpatient mental healthcare facilities through the issuance of tax- exempt obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4,300,000. The Project will utilize the bonds to refinance the acquisition; construction, rehabilitation, and improvement of property, including real and personal property, to be used as, or as part of, a community mental health clinic at its facility located at 21545 Center Pointe Parkway in the City of Santa Clarita. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Weste closed the public hearing. Motion by McLean, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 09-89 approving the issuance of bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the Child & Family Center. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Ender, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ITEM 14 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF MASTER CASE NO. 08-033, A REQUEST FOR A 99,000 SQUARE -FOOT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 10.28 ACRES IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY) ZONE --CONTINUED ITEM FROM THE AUGUST 25, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Pro Tem Weste opened the public hearing. Councilmember Kellar recused himself from participation and voting on this item due to his having conducted business with one of the parties involved. Mary Cusick, Interim Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. In report, Ben Jarvis, Associate Planner, advised that this item is continued from the August 25, 2009, City Council meeting. A public hearing was heard before the Planning Commission on June 2, 2009, and the project was approved with a 4-1 vote. On June 8, 2009, the project was appealed and referred to the City Council for further discussion and review. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Weste closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes 9 October 27, 2009 Motion by Ender, second by McLean, to continue the public hearing to December 8, 2009 and direct City staff to explore a comprehensive planning effort for the southeast quadrant of the Newhall Gateway, in coordination with SFXS Partners and the University of Southern California, to better address the potential environmental impacts and to create a financially viable and well coordinated development for this unique area. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ender, McLean, Weste Noes: None Recused: Kellar Absent: Ferry Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Berta Gonzalez -Harper in support of the Extreme Neighborhood Makeover program; Bill Hamor requesting assistance with false alarm fines; and TimBen Boydston regarding the Extreme Neighborhood Makeover program. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, provided information on the false alarm program and requested the Sheriff Department to work with Mr. Hamor in resolving his request. Councilmember McLean and Mayor Pro Tem Weste encouraged citizens to contact any councilmember directly by email or phone and their issues will be addressed. Mayor Pro Tem Weste clarified the purpose of special standards districts. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Weste adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. in memory of George Karloff. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular :meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 ValenSj�.Blvn Sa5aVarita, CA. YOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK 090ct27m:doc l City Council Minutes 10 October 27, 2009