HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-26 - 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.
May 26, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:38 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 LEGAL COUNSEL — PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Case Name: City of Santa Clanta v. Santa Clarita, LLC, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 259442
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - two matters
RECESS
Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:39 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
The announcement was made later during the regular meeting.
ADJOURN
Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
Mayor Ferry gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ferry invited Cole Kravitz and Noah Bodner of Boy Scout Troop 583 to lead the flag
salute.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers acknowledged College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne
Van Hook for being named 2009 Woman of the Year by the Los Angeles County Commission
for Women and County Board of Supervisors.
Councilmember Ender and Councilmembers presented a proclamation to Joe Caso and Frontier
Toyota supporting the White Ribbon Drive Safe Campaign.
Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers announced that the 2009 Western States Police & Fire Games
would be held at various venues throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles and Ventura
Counties on June 13-20, 2009.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
There were none.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Kellar announced that a new women's soccer team, the Santa Clarita Valley
Rooks, members of the Women's Professional Soccer League, would play their kickoff game at
Canyon High School on May 30, encouraged attendance at the Summer Showdown golf
tournament on July 13 at TPC benefitting the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Foundation; and
acknowledged the passing of Ronald Murphy.
Councilmember Ender commented on the success of the Golden Valley High School concert,
Summer Meltdown, and congratulated teacher Brett Lieberman and his students for their efforts;
brought attention to White Ribbon Week raising awareness about safe driving and congratulated
graduating seniors, urging thein to drive safely; and encouraged support for this weekend's Relay
for Life to benefit cancer research and awareness.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste congratulated Prayer Angels for the Military and Blue Star Mothers for
their Armed Forces Day celebrations; commented on the impressive turnout of community
members at the Sanitation District meeting this afternoon and advised that more infonnation is to
be gathered before a decision is made; and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of
Lucille Whitmore.
Mayor Ferry reminded teenagers to be safe during grad week and urged parents to act
responsibly; and encouraged kids to call Safe Rides if needed.
Councilmember McLean thanked all who contributed to the Special Olympics held at the Hart
High School football field on May 16; advised that she visited the City of Lawndale's new
library as a member of the Los Angeles County Library Commission and requested people to
advise their legislators to protect the libraries; reported that transportation issues relevant to the
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North County and Antelope Valley were discussed with representatives of various jurisdictions
at this morning's meeting of the North County Transportation Coalition in Palmdale.
At this time, all Councilmembers gathered around Mayor Ferry who read a statement in support
of the "Save Your City" campaign to prevent the State from borrowing against cities to balance
the State budget that was recorded and will be placed on the League of CA Cities website.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that as a result of the Closed Session concluded prior to
this meeting, the City Council, by unaniinous vote took two actions to be reported, as follows:
1. To authorize the City Attorney and Burke, Williams & Sorenson to initiate a code
enforcement proceeding to appoint a receiver to rehabilitate property located at 28151
Tambora, in the City; and
2. To authorize employment of special counsel to initiate litigation against the County of
Los Angeles along with the California Contract Cities Association and all other
members of the Association who contract with the County for law enforcement
services, to seek repayment by the County to the Liability Trust Fund of $5.5 million
improperly used by the County to reimburse itself for settlement costs to resolve
claims arising from sexual assaults committed by a deputy sheriff. The retainer
agreement with special counsel will be subject to approval by the City Attorney.
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 Ender, to approve the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Ferry called the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency to order at 6:28 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Agency Members were present.
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. Approve minutes of the May 12, 2009 regular meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency.
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Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 2
JOINT UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSIDER WRITTEN FINDINGS
TO WRITTEN OBJECTIONS, CONSIDER THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND
INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE FOR AMENDMENT NO. THREE
TO EXTEND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY
The Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") seeks to amend the Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") for
the Newhall Redevelopment Project Area ("Project Area") in order to reinstitute its eminent
domain authority for a period of 12 additional years.
Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tem Weste recused herself from participation and voting on'this item due
to a potential conflict of interest due to the proximity of her property with the subject property
and left the dais.
Addressing the Agency/Council on this item was Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon County
Advisory Committee.
Acting as the City Council:
Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to adopt Resolution 09-27 adopting written
findings in response to written objections to Amendment No. Three received from
affected taxing entities and property owners, on the proposed Amendment No.
Three to the Redevelopment Plan for the Newhall Redevelopment Project Area; and
introduce and pass to second reading an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. THREE TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PERTAINING TO THE
POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF, AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION RELATED THERETO."
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry
Noes: None
Recused: Weste
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Vice Chair/Mayor Pro Tem Weste returned to her place on the dais.
ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor/Chair Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
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RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Ferry resumed the City Council meeting at 6:48 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Based on cards submitted, Mayor Ferry called for speakers or Councilmember comments on
Consent Items 6, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, and 19.
ITEM 3
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 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the previous City Council meeting are submitted for City Council approval.
Approve minutes of the May 12, 2009 special and regular meetings of the City Council.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW SANTA CLARITA SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE PROJECT UPDATE
At the March 24, 2009, City Council meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution committing
to a land donation of approximately 3.5 acres located on Golden Valley Road for the purposes of
a new courthouse. Furthermore, Council directed staff to work with the appropriate agencies and
legislators to explore the creation of a new Santa Clarita Judicial District. The Council also
created an Ad -Hoc Committee and appointed Mayor Frank Ferry and Councilmember Bob
Kellar to serve on the committee. Receive the report regarding the new Santa Clarita Superior
Courthouse Project, amend the City Council resolution 09-20 approved on March 24, 2009, with
Resolution 09-28 increasing the land donation for this project from 3.5 acres to approximately 7
acres located on Golden Valley Road, and provide staff direction to continue the necessary
process to secure placement of the new courthouse within City of Santa Clarita boundanes.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACQUISITION OF 140 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY FOR OPEN SPACE
PRESERVATION, PLACERITA CANYON AREA, ASSESSOR'S PARCELS 2848-012-085
AND 2848-011-010
Consideration of purchase of 140 +/- acres of real property for open space preservation, in
Placerita Canyon adjacent to the Angeles National Forest. Approve the purchase of 140 +/- acres
of real property for open space preservation, located in Placerita Canyon, Assessor's Parcels
2848-012-085 and 2848-011-010. Appropriate $736,351 from Open Space Preservation District
Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-
5201.004; authorize the expenditure of $650,000 from the Environmental Mitigation Land
Acquisition Account R0002303. Appropriate $800,000 in Developer Contribution from General
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Fund to Non -Departmental Administration Account 19000-5201.004; increase Prop A Revenue
Account 262- 4431.002 in the amount of $250,000. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Michael Naoum; Jim Farley; Valerie Thomas; and Cam
Noltemeyer representing SCOPE.
In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, staff provided additional information.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACT
Awarding this contract will provide the presence of an appropriately uniformed security guard
who will serve as a visible deterrent to reduce the threat of injury to the public, and prevent
damage and loss of property at each service location. Award the contract for security services to
North American Security in the amount of $282,833, plus a 5 percent contingency of $14,142,
for a total amount not to exceed $296,975 per year, plus annual Consumer Price Index (CPI)
increases; and authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award in the event that
issues of impossibility of performance arise, execute up to four annual renewals not to exceed
$296,975 per year, plus annual CPI increases, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the
City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year and execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (ITS) PHASE II, PROJECT I0004 - PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE
The ITS Phase II project built upon the success of the Intelligent Transportation Management
System and Thoroughfare Signal Interconnect projects previously completed by staff in 2006.
This phase installed the necessary infrastructure for traveler information data collection,
integration, and dissemination systems in the City. Accept the work performed by TDS
Engineering on ITS Phase II, Project 10004; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion; and direct staff to release the retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is
recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING WITH RESPECT TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL
PERMITS, PLAN REVIEWS, INSPECTIONS, AND OTHER NECESSARY SERVICES BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 15.20.010, 15.20.020, 15.20.030, 5.20.040, AND 15.20.050 OF
CHAPTER 15.20 SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE ADOPTING THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CODE TITLE 20, UTILITIES, DIVISION 2, SANITARY
SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE BY REFERENCE, AND REPEALING SECTIONS
15.20.060 - 15.40.040 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15, DIVISION
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The City has a formal agreement in effect with the County of Los Angeles to perform industrial
waste permitting, inspection, and enforcement consistent with federal law, state law, and the
Santa Clarita Municipal Code. In turn, the County of Los Angeles bills the City for the cost of
the service provided. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING WITH
RESPECT TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL PERMITS, PLAN REVIEWS,
INSPECTIONS, AND OTHER NECESSARY SERVICES BY AMENDING SECTIONS
15.20.010, 15.20.020, 15.20.030, 15.20.040, AND 15.20.050 OF CHAPTER 15.20 SANITARY
SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE, ADOPTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CODE TITLE 20, UTILITIES, DIVISION 2, SANITARY SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL
WASTE BY REFERENCE, AND REPEALING SECTIONS 15.20.060 - 15.40.040 OF THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 15, DIVISION 2."
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NO -STOPPING ZONES ALONG THE SOUTH CURB OF
LYONS AVENUE AND THE EAST CURB OF BOUQUET CANYON ROAD
Staff is proposing to restripe roadway segments of Lyons Avenue and Bouquet Canyon Road to
install an additional third travel lane to increase roadway capacity and improve traffic flow.
These improvements require the removal of on -street parking along the south curb of Lyons
Avenue and the east curb of Bouquet Canyon Road. Adopt Resolution 09-29 to establish
approximately 630 feet of no -stopping zone along the south curb of Lyons Avenue between
Wiley Canyon Road and Peachland Avenue and establish approximately 1,000 feet of no -
stopping zone along the east curb of Bouquet Canyon Road from 500 feet south of Cirierna Drive
to 500 feet north of Cinema Drive.
Addressing the Council on this item was Jeff Wilson.
In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Andrew Yi, City Traffic Engineer, provided
additional information.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF MULTIWAY STOP CONTROLS
FOR THE INTERSECTIONS OF ALAMINOS DRIVE AT WELLSTON DRIVE,
CENTURION WAY AT SCALLION DRIVE, BERNINA AVENUE AT OAKMOOR STREET,
AND LAS MANANITAS DRIVE AT GARZOTA DRIVE
Requests have been received from area residents to investigate the possibility of installing
multiway stop controls at the intersections of Alaminos Drive at Wellston Dnve, Centurion Way
at Scallion Drive, Bernina Avenue at Oakmoor Street, and Las Mananitas Drive at Garzota
Drive. Adopt Resolution 09-30 authorizing the installation of multiway stop controls for the
following intersections: Alammos Drive at Wellston Drive, Centurion Way at Scallion Drive,
Bernina Avenue at Oakmoor Street, and Las Mananitas Drive at Garzota Drive.
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ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR FRANCHISED SOLID WASTE SERVICE PROVIDERS
Pursuant to the Section 6.3 of the respective franchise agreements, Blue Barrel Disposal and
Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. may request an adjustment of their maximum rates for the rate
year of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Adopt Resolution 09-31 for the Fourth Amendment
to the Agreement Between the City of Santa Clarita and USA Waste of California, Inc. (dba Blue
Barrel Disposal), for Residential Solid Waste Management Services allowing an increase of their
single-family rates by 0.29 percent and an increase of their multifamily rates by 0.06 percent
based on the formula outlined in their Franchise Agreement and an extraordinary rate increase
request. The Fourth Amendment also modifies the Franchise Agreement to alter one existing
program and add an additional five programs, subject to City Attorney Approval; adopt
Resolution 09-32 for the Ninth Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of Santa Clarita
and Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc., for Commercial Solid Waste Management Services allowing
an adjustment in rates by -0.06 percent based on the formula outlined in their Franchise
Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval.
In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Travis Lange, Environmental Services Manager,
provided additional information.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) - STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE
DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS
The California State Water Resources Control Board adopted statewide Waste Discharge
Requirements (WDRs) 2006-0003 for Sanitary Sewer Systems. According to the WDRs, each
agency must develop and implement a system -specific sanitary Sewer System Management Plan
(SSMP). The Santa Clarita SSMP is a summary of both the Los Angeles County Sewer
Maintenance District's and the City of Santa Clarita's management and operational practices.
The SSMP will ensure the sewer systems are properly maintained to prevent or significantly
reduce the occurrence of Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs). Approve the proposed Sewer
System Management Plan and authorize the Director of Public Works to make future changes as
needed.
One written comment was submitted on this item.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PURCHASING
Conduct a second reading, and adopt Ordinance 09-6 amending the Municipal Code regarding
Purchasing to reflect current public agency best practices and facilitate local economic
development Conduct a second reading, and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.12 AND 3.14 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING PURCHASING."
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ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF IN -STUDIO PRODUCTION CAMERA
PACKAGE FOR CHANNEL 20
The purpose of this item is to award a contract for the purchase of an In -Studio Production
Camera Package for Channel 20 for use in producing local television programming for the
community. Make finding deeming Markertek Video and Hitachi Kokusai as non-responsive to
Bid No. PS 08-09-43; Award a contract to Visual Interactive Dynamics for the purchase of an in -
studio production camera package for Santa Clarita Community Television Channel 20, Bid No.
PS 08-09-43, in the amount of $71,320; Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
contract documents, or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance
arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT
This recommended action orders and approves the assessment Engineer 's Report and sets a
public hearing on the annual levy for the Open Space Preservation District. Adopt Resolution
09-33 initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments within the Open Space
Preservation District for Fiscal Year 2009-10; Adopt Resolution 09-34 declaring the City's
intention to levy assessments and preliminarily approving an Engineer's Report in connection
with the Open Space Preservation District for Fiscal Year 2009-10.
Addressing the Council on this item was Jim Farley; and Cam Nolterneyer.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
This required procedural matter orders and approves the assessment engineer's reports and sets a
public hearing on the annual levy for the Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD), Street Light
Maintenance District (SMD), Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District
(GVROSMD) and the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas (DBAA). Adopt the following
resolutions initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year
2009-10. Resolution 09-35 for the Streetlight Maintenance District (SMD), Resolution 09-36
for Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District (GVROSMD), Resolution 09-37 for
Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD), and Resolution 09-38 for the Drainage Benefit
Assessment Areas (DBAA); Adopt Resolution 09-39 declaring the City's intention to levy
assessments and preliminarily approving engineer's reports for the Landscape Maintenance
Districts.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR LMD ZONE 1, 15,
16, 18, and 2008-1
Award of LMD landscape maintenance contracts. Award two-year landscape maintenance
service contracts for the landscape maintenance zones to the companies and amounts as listed in
the agenda report; authorize the two-year amounts, plus a 20 percent contingency for
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maintenance and repairs to the awarded contractors for unanticipated repairs, vandalism, disease
control, and emergencies; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and
associated documents, or modify the awards in the event that issues of impossibility of
performance arise, and execute up to three (3) annual renewal options not to exceed the annual
bid amounts plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, contingent upon the appropriation of
funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such Fiscal Year; and execute all documents
subject to City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Guise, Vice President of Operations of Marina
Landscape.
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, offered clarification and additional information.
Kevin Tonoian, Technology Services Manager, provided additional information.
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO: A) AUGMENT TWO EXISTING OVOV
RELATED CONTRACTS, ONE TO IMPACT SCIENCES AND ONE 'TO LILBURN
CORPORATION INCLUDING CONTINGENCY EXPENDITURES; AND B) EXTEND
TERM OF EACH CONTRACT BY TWO YEARS; AND C) APPROVE BUDGET
TRANSFER REQUESTS
Due to unforeseen factors in preparing the final One Valley One Vision (OVOV) and
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) products, including work items requested by staff,
additional environmental studies, further field work, and increased mapping have resulted in the
need for these augments. Authorize augment of existing contract to Impact Sciences for the
preparation of the OVOV EIR in the amount of $59,000 plus a 15% contingency expenditure
amounting to a total budgeted increase of $67,850; extend term of the Impact Sciences contract
two years to May 1, 2011; and Approve budget transfers of: $19,000 from 13000-5161.002 to
13100-5161.002; $1,000 from 13100-5121.001 to 13100-5161.002; $35,000 from 13100-
5161.001 to 13100-5161.002; $1,000 from 13100-5161.004 to 13100-5161.002; and authorize
augment of existing contract to Lilburn Corporation for the preparation of the OVOV General
Plan in the amount of $13,296 plus a 15% contingency expenditure amounting to a total
budgeted increase of $15,290.40; extend term of the Lilburn contract two years to January 31,
2011; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Councilmember McLean requested that the 60 -day circulation time period be extended to 90
days.
Council concurred to increase the number of days from 60 to 90.
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT 2009-2010 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires an Annual Action
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Plan outlining how CDBG funds will be used in our community primarily to benefit lower
income individuals. Approve the Draft 2009-2010 Annual Action Plan and the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendations contained therein, and authorize
the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents, subject to the approval of the
City Attorney.
ITEM 21
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 17 & 18
Approval of the Check Registers. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Register Nos. 17 & 18.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the
change to Item 19 as requested by Councilmember McLean.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Kellar, McLean, Ender, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Ferry called a recess at 7:28 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
ITEM 22
PUBLIC HEARING
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE RATE AND METHODOLOGY
ADJUSTMENT
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
Mary Cusick, Records Technician, advised that all required notices have been provided.
Travis Lange, Environmental Services Manager, advised that this item is to conduct the public
hearing to hear public testimony, receive written and/or oral property owner protests, and
consider all protests against the proposed Fee. Pursuant to Article XIIID of the California
Constitution (Proposition 218) the City is required to go through a two-step process. The first
step is a Public Hearing, and the second step is a property owner election. In the absence of a
majority protest the City Council may order a mailed ballot election on the proposed Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Fee.
Addressing the Council on this item was Walter Watson; Michael Naoum (submitted material);
John Ferriera; Hugh Rose; Sandra Cattell; Kathy Crandall, Valerie Thomas representing the
Placenta Canyon Property Owners Association; and Eugene Leary. Also, 17 written comment
cards were submitted.
In response to inquiries from Council, Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, explained how the fee is
calculated. Following discussion, Mr. Pulskamp changed his recommended action to allow staff
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time to review the methodology for those single-family residential parcels where an increase is
anticipated.
Motion by Weste, second by Ender, to continue the public hearing to a date to be
determined by the City Manager. ( June 9, 2009)
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ender, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 23
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
IMPACT SCIENCES, INC. TO PREPARE THE STAGE I EIR FOR THE LYONS AVENUE
AT -GRADE RAIL CROSSING/EXTENSION AND THE STAGE II EIR FOR THE NORTH
NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Mayor Pro Tem Weste recused herself from participation and voting on this item due to a
potential conflict of interest due to the proximity of her property with the subject property and
left the dais.
Paul Brotzman, Director of Community Development, advised that staff is recommending
Impact Sciences to prepare a Staged EIR for the proposed Stage I Lyons Avenue At -Grade Rail
Crossing/Extension and the proposed Stage II North Newhall Specific Plan.
Addressing the Council on this item was Eugene Leary; Del Nelson representing Placenta
Canyon Property Owners Association; Valerie Thomas representing Placerita Canyon Property
Owners Association (submitted picture); Sandra Cattell; Larry Mankin representing the Santa
Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (submitted material); and Dennis Verner representing the
Old Town Newhall Association (submitted material). Seven written comments were submitted
on this item.
In response to inquiries from the Council, Mr. Brotzman and Mr. Pulskamp provided additional
information.
Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to authorize the City Manager or designee to
enter into a professional services agreement with Impact Sciences, Inc. to prepare
the Stage I EIR for the Lyons Avenue At -Grade Rail Crossing/Extension and the
Stage II EIR for the the North Newhall Specific Plan (NNSP) Project for a contract
amount not to exceed $628,211, which includes a 15% contingency totaling $81,940.
EIR preparation costs will be borne by the co -applicant, Casden Santa Clarita,
LLC.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry
Noes: None
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Recused: Weste
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste returned to her place on the dais.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Sandra Cattell regarding her understanding with regard
to the Wiley Canyon Bridge and the Lyons Avenue/Dockweiler connection.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m. in memory of Ronald Murphy and Lucille
Whitmore.
FUTURE MEETINGS
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. in the Streetscape
Construction Office, 24261 1/2 Main Street, Newhall, CA.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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