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Home My WebLink About2009-11-10 - MINUTES - 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 10, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry 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 PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 City's Authorized Negotiator: City Manager Location of Property: APN: 2848-015-010, 011, 012, 013 2851-001-001 (should be 2581-001-001) 2581-001-007 2581-001-015 2581-001-021 2581-001-025, 026, 027 2581-001-030 2581-001-033, 034, 035, 036, 037 Property Owner: Elsmere Canyon LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Location of Property: APN: 2581-001-016 Property Owner: Tom Clark Under Negotiation: Price and Terms' Location of Property: APN: 2581-001-028, 029 Property Owner: Silver Oaks LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:31 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 Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Weste gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Pro Tem Weste asked Councilmember Kellar, a veteran, to lead the flag salute. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Councilmember Ender presented a certificate of recognition to representatives of the Valencia High School Circle of Friends, which focuses on spreading compassion, inclusion and acceptance on high school campuses and is designed to create circles of friendship and support between general education students and students with disabilities. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. Mayor Ferry recognized Joe Messina in the audience who was elected last week to the Wm. S. Hart School Board. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar commented on his attendance at the installation ceremony for the Child and Family Center Board and at a meeting held by Southern CA Edison at Sony Studios in Culver City where it was announced that the City has been nominated to compete for an Environmental Media Association award. Councilmember Ender commented on her participation in the THINK SCV campaign bus trip that visited various centers and businesses throughout the City and encouraged business to participate; invited those with free time on Saturday afternoon to come by the Residence Inn where she would be participating in an arm wrestling contest to benefit the SCV Youth Project; and congratulated staff on another successful marathon and Helmers Elementary School for their program to fight childhood obesity. Councilmember McLean commented on topics discussed at the SCV Chamber Transportation Committee meeting which included the I-5 and State Route 14 interchange improvements being complete in 2012 and a variety of potential train transportation options like the Orange Line City Council Minutes 2 November 10, 2009 Development Authority, High Speed Rail, the Pacific Sunliner to San Diego; invited participation at a meeting of the County Library Commission being hosted by the Canyon Country Library on November 18; and requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of John Skelley whose family was present and came forward for a picture with the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Weste suggested a DVD clip be made for the Skelley family; congratulated and thanked staff for their work on the City's marathon; commented on the Recycling Center meeting she and Councilmember McLean attended; commented on her attendance at the Zonta tribute for Dr. Alan Barbakow; and requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Dr. James Peter and Anne Buchanan. Mayor Ferry thanked staff, the Sheriffs Department, Valencia High School, and the City Council -for--their commitment -to -the Every 1-5 Minutes -program. 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 Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 4 from the Consent Calendar for a separate vote, and reversing Items 11 and 12. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 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 27, 2009 special and regular meetings of the City Council. ITEM 2 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 3 CONSENT CALENDAR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 13, 2010 The City of Santa Clarita will hold a General Municipal Election on April 13, 2010 to elect three members of the City Council for seats currently held by Councilmembers Frank Ferry, Marsha McLean, and Laurene Weste. Adopt Resolution No. 09-90 calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held April 13, 2010; adopt Resolution No. 09-91 requesting the County of Los Angeles to render specified services to the City; adopt Resolution No. 09-92 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office; and authorize the City Manager or City Council Minutes 3 November 10, 2009 designee to execute a contract with Martin & Chapman Company to provide election services in the amount of $135,000, and authorize a 10% contingency of $13,500, for a total of $148,500, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF PARCELS INTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (ANNEXATION L-89) Annexation of parcels receiving benefit into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 09-93 to initiate annexation proceedings for 41 parcels into Streetlight Maintenance District (SMD) No. 1; approve the Engineer's Report, and call for and set the Public Hearing for January 12, 2010. Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need for Mayor Pro Tem Weste to recuse herself from participation on this item due to the proximity of her property to the subject property. Motion by Ender, second by Kellar, to approve Consent Calendar Item 4. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ender, Ferry Noes: None Recused: Weste Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S SUPPORT OF AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 2010 CENSUS The City will partner with the U.S. Census Bureau to help promote awareness of the 2010 Census. Adopt Resolution No. 09-94 to partner with the U.S. Census Bureau in support of the 2010 Census. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR FIRE STATION 150, PROJECT F3016 - APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT Pardee Homes has agreed to dedicate property located on Golden Valley Road for a fire station site in exchange for developer fee credit. Approve the Reimbursement Agreement with Pardee Homes for $313,677 and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $31,368; authorize expenditure of $30,000 for construction management services and project administration by staff; increase Revenue Account 306-4572.006 by $375,045 and appropriate to Expenditure Account F3016306-5161.001 for the total anticipated construction costs; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. City Council Minutes 4 November 10, 2009 1 1 1 ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR WHITES CANYON ROAD AT SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD RIGHT -TURN POCKET CIRCULATION AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT C3010 AND FEDERAL -AID PROJECT ESPL-5450(049), AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project is ARRA funded. It will enhance the traffic flow through the intersection allowing through lanes to flow without having to slow for turning traffic, which reduces fuel consumption and aids driver comfort. Approve the plans and specifications and award the construction contract for the Whites Canyon Road at Soledad Canyon Road Right -Turn Pocket Circulation and Safety Improvements, Project C3010, to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc., in the amount of $343,222, and authorize a contingency in the amount $68,644, for a total contract amount not to exceed -$414,866; award -professional services -contracts -and -utility -agreements not -to -exceed $65,000 for material testing, soil testing, inspection services, construction survey, staking services, engineering support, and utility relocation; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR 2010 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) CLICK IT OR TICKET MINI -GRANT PROGRAM The City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station have been awarded a grant in the amount of $24,530 for the 2010 Click It or Ticket Mini -Grant Program from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Approve acceptance of the OTS/UC Berkeley Traffic Safety Center's (TSC) 2010 Click It or Ticket Mini -Grant in the amount of $24,530. Increase estimated revenues in account 259-4461.007 by $24,530 in Fiscal Year 2009-10. Increase estimated expenditures in OTS Click It or Ticket Mini -Grant account 16105-5161.001 by $24,530 in Fiscal Year 2009-10. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney's approval. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR 2010 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT MINI -GRANT PROGRAM The City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station have been awarded a grant in the amount of $33,733.45 for the 2010 Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant Program from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Approve acceptance of the OTS/UC Berkeley Traffic Safety Center's (TSC) 2010 Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant in the amount of $33,733.45. Increase estimated revenues in account 259-4461.007 by $33,733.45 in Fiscal Year 2009-10. Increase estimated expenditures in OTS Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant account 16126-5161.001 by $33,733.45 in Fiscal Year 2009-10. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney's approval. City Council Minutes 5 November 10, 2009 ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NO. 41 Approval of the Check Register. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 41. Check Register Nos. 39 and 40 have been previously approved. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 4. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ender, Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry Noes: None Absent: -None Motion carried. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF ARTS COMMISSION MEMBERS Through action taken earlier during this meeting, Item 12 was considered at this time. ITEM 11 NEW BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SCVEDC) Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that the 21 -Point Business Plan for Progress included goals to enhance local business partnerships, encourage quality job creation in the area through business retention, expansion and attraction, bolster retail spending, and attract external dollars to the community. As part of this plan, City Council directed staff to research the possibility of forming the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) in Santa Clarita along with key stakeholders, including the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, Valley Industrial Association, College of the Canyons, and other key agencies. Addressing the -Council on this item was Jill Mellady; Leah Pollack; Eric Harnish representing Dr. Dianne VanHook and College of the Canyons; David Gauny representing SCVEDC; John Shaffery, Chair of the SCVEDC; Bob Hauter representing Congressman "Buck" McKeon; Don Fleming; Larry Rasmussen; Larry Mankin representing the SCV Chamber of Commerce; and Bill Kennedy. One written comment was submitted on this item. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to: 1. authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC), subject to City Attorney approval; 2. authorize expenditure of $50,000 from salary savings (11301-5001.001) upon execution of the agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the SCVEDC; 3. authorize expenditure of $200,000 from the Council Contingency Fund (19300- 5401 .001), $75,000 now unattached and $125,000 of matching funds, subject to the City Council Minutes 6 November 10, 2009 terms of the agreement; and 4. authorize the City Manager to accept a position on the SCVEDC Board of Directors; with the City Manager to provide quarterly reports on the progress of the corporation. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Ender, Kellar Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT -OF ARTS COMMISSION MEMBERS In report Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, advised that at the regular meeting of August 25, 2009, the City Council approved the formation of an Arts Commission for the City of Santa Clarita, and directed the City Clerk to post and publish the Notice of Vacancy for five Arts ,Commission positions. Mayor Ferry explained the terms of office for the Commissioners, to correlate with the term of the Councilmember who nominated each Commissioner. ti Addressing the Council on this item was TimBen Boydston. Councilmember Kellar nominated John Dow. J Councilmember Ender nominated Eric Schmidt. Councilmember McLean nominated Dr. Michael Millar. Mayor Pro Tem Weste nominated Paul Strickland. Mayor Ferry nominated Sandra Fisher. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the nominations and appoint John Dow, Eric Schmidt, Dr. Michael Millar, Paul Strickland and Sandra Fisher to the Arts Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. STAFF COMMENTS There was none. City Council Minutes 7 November 10, 2009 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. in memory of John Skelley, Dr. James Peter, and Anne Buchanan. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLE i 09Nov10m doe City Council Minutes 8 November 10, 2009 1 1 1