HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-09 - 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.
JUNE 9, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry 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 54958
Property Location: Appx. 1.70 acres in Old Town Newhall, bounded by Lyons Avenue,
Main Street, Railroad Avenue, and 9th Street
Property Owner: 1.23 acres consisting of APNs 2831-007-014,015,016,017,018,019
and 032 by AF Main Street comprised of Gary and Sandra Avery and
Akki and Marcia Frimerman and .46 acres consisting of APNs 2831-
007-025 and 023 by AF Main Street in escrow but currently owned
by Peter and Eleanor Wiese
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Goverrunent Code Section 54956.9(b) - one matter
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:34 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
Councilmember Kellar gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Kellar led the flag salute.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Councilmember Ender and Council presented a certificate of recognition Taylor Kozak, Canyon
Cowboys Offensive Linebacker, for organizing a free four-day youth football camp.
Councilmember Kellar and Council recognized SCV Velo for holding their first fundraiser, the
Century Bike Ride benefiting the Child and Family Center and presented them with a certificate.
Lois Bauccio from the Child and Family Center expressed her appreciation.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
There were none.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on the North Park Community Church event; requested that
Council adjourn in memory of Phil Rawlins; and asked that consideration be given to the
possibility of placing plaques in Old Town Newhall honoring rodeo stars.
Councilmember Kellar gave accolades to the Santa Clarita Master Chorale, mentioning that they
are in their 10th year of giving great perfonnances; and commented on the phenomenal job the
Master Chorale did performing "How the West was Sung".
Councilmember Ender thanked the Signal Newspaper for all the help and support with White
Ribbon Week; commented on her visit to Bridgeport Elementary School, the first 6th Grade
graduation class and the time capsule that the students buried that will be opened in 2034;
commented on the passing of the gavel from outgoing Santa Clarita Valley PTA Council
President Sabrina Utter to incoming President Diane McGrory; and suggested that the City
investigate ways to participate in the recognition of what would have been Ronald Reagan's
100th birthday taking place in 2011.
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Councilmember McLean reported that SB 1180, introduced by George Runner, would have
removed the prohibition for inclusion of Elsmere Canyon within the Rim of the Valley Corridor,
this was among the 136 bills that the Governor vetoed Assembly Member Cameron Smyth has
reintroduced this bill as AB 110 which passed the Assembly and is headed to the Senate for
consideration; and further that the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, will
remove Elsmere Canyon from the Siting Element; commented on her attendance at the League of
California Cities meeting in which many cities, special districts, and State Controller, John
Chung, voiced their opposition to the legislature regarding the borrowing of money from local
agencies; commented on the Study Session tour in Newhall; and stated that she inquired with the
Los Angeles County Transportation Committee, whether the median improvements on
Copperhill will benefit the Benz Road residents and is anticipating a response soon.
Mayor Ferry commented on the work that he and Mayor Pro Tem Weste are doing with the
Sanitation District to look at alternatives for further lowering of chlorides in the Santa Clara
River, and stated that it had been determined that it was not appropriate to move forward with an
assessment at this time; and thanked the Sanitation District Chief Engineer Steve McGuinn, and
Mary Ann Lutz, Mayor of Monrovia for all their continuing work.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be needed.
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, recommended that an addition be made to Item 9 to include David
Morrow as the representative for the Sierra Club.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council concurred 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 6:31 p.m.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the previous Redevelopment Agency meeting are submitted for Redevelopment
Agency approval.
Motion by McLean, second by Ender, to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2009
regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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ITEM 2
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF 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"
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.
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Weste recused herself from voting on this item this item due to
possible conflict of interest due to the proximity of her property with the subject property.
City Council: Motion by Ender, second by Kellar, to adopt Ordinance No. 09-7
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."
Redevelopment Agency: No Action.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Ender, Kellar, Ferry
Noes: None
Recused: Weste
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 3
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor/Chair Ferry opened the public hearing.
Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk/Secretary, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager/Executive Director, advised that this is a joint Public Hearing of
the City Council and Redevelopment Agency on the proposed Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Operating
Budget, Redevelopment Agency Budget, and Five -Year Capital Improvement Program.
Council/Agency member Kellar acknowledged staff for all the hard work in preparing the
budget.
Mayor/Chair Ferry closed the public hearing.
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City Council and Redevelopment Agency:
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to schedule the budget for adoption at the
June 23, 2009, joint City Council and Redevelopment Agency meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ender, McLean, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 4
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT PUBLIC HEARING AND
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
GRANT APPLICATION FUNDED THROUGH THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
RECOVERY ACT
Mayor/Chair Ferry opened the public hearing.
Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk/Secretary, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Motion by Ender, second by Kellar, to waive staff report.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ,
In report, Armme Chaparyan, Redevelopment Manager, advised that the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program is authorized under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 for
the purpose of assisting in the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes. The City of
Santa Clarita and the Redevelopment Agency are submitting an application to rf ceive
$1,187,003 in funding.
There were no requests to speak submitted on this item.
Mayor/Chair Ferry closed the public hearing.
City Council: Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 09-40
approving an application for Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funding.
Redevelopment Agency: Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution
No. RDA 09-7 to execute a Sub -Recipient Agreement to implement the NSP
program and leverage approximately $5 million in Redevelopment housing bond -
proceeds with the City's application for Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Funding.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Ender, Kellar, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ,
Chair Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Ferry resumed the City Council meeting at 6:40 p.m.
ITEM 5
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 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the previous City Council meetings are submitted for City Council approval.
Approve minutes of the May 20, 2009 special joint meeting with the Santa Clarita Community
College District Board of Trustees and the May 26, 2009 special and regular meetings of the City
Council.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
RENEW CONTRACT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Since incorporation, the City of Santa Clarita has contracted with the Los Angeles County
Sheriffs Department for public safety services. Per the Law Enforcement Agreement terms, the
County provides law enforcement services within the corporate limits of the City. Customarily,
the Agreement is renewed for five (5) year periods. However, due to the pending Limited
Liability Trust Fund (LTF) Tolling Agreement issues, the California Contract Cities Association
(LCCA) has requested all contract cities to submit amendments to the existing Law Enforcement
Agreements with the County extending the contract by only one (1) year. Renew contract with
Los Angeles County for Law Enforcement Services and authorize the City Manager or designee
to sign the contract, subject to City Attorney approval; authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents, including subsequent annual renewals in accordance with the terms of the
contract, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1464
During the May 12, 2009, Santa Clarita Legislative Committee meeting, Mayor Frank Ferry and
Councilmember Laurie Ender recommended that the City take a position in support of AB 1464.
Accept the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and direct staff to submit
letters of support to appropriate Members of the California Legislature, Governor, and League of
California Cities for AB 1464.
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ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
FORMATION OF AD HOC RECYCLING FACILITY SITE SELECTION CITIZEN
COMMITTEE
Using the methodology approved by City Council on February 24, 2009, staff invited a number
of organizations to participate in a Recycling Facility Site Selection Citizen Committee
(Committee) and held an application process to fill the open seats. Pursuant to the request of
Councilmember Kellar, the proposed list of participants is before the City Council for final
approval. Approve the proposed list of participants for the Ad Hoc Recycling Facility Site
Selection Citizen Committee (Committee), and direct staff to commence the proposed activities
of the Committee.
Through earlier action, Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, recommended that an addition be made to
include David Morrow as the representative for the Sierra Club.
Addressing the Council was Lynne Plambeck.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
FIRST AMENDMENT TO TEMPORARY BIN AND ROLL -OFF BOX FRANCHISES
ADDING SECTION 25 - ACTIVITIES FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF NON -FRANCHISED
HAULERS
Section 15.44.755 of the Municipal Code gives the City the ability to impound containers from
haulers removing waste from within City limits without a valid Franchise Agreement. The City
does not have the equipment to remove the containers of non -franchised haulers, should that
become necessary. Staff is proposing to amend the Non -Exclusive Temporary Bin and Roll -Off
Box Franchises to include this service as a voluntary program of the Franchise Agreement.
Adopt Resolution No. 09-41 to approve the First Amendment to the six current Non -Exclusive
Temporary Bin and Roll -Off Box Franchisees to add Section 25 - Activities for the
Impoundment of Non -Franchised Haulers; and establish and increase Revenue
Account 100-4571.021 by $15,000, and appropriate an ongoing amount of $15,000 to Account
14601-5161.001 (Solid Waste Contractual Services) beginning Fiscal Year 2009-10.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND
CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE
AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA)
As a result of President Barack Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery
Act) of 2009, a total of $3.2 billion was allocated to the United States Department of Energy
(DOE) to administer the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. Based on a formula
allocation, the City of Santa Clarita is expected to receive $1,565,800. Adopt Resolution
No. 09-42 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents and submit the
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) to the United States Department of
Energy by the June 25, 2009, deadline, requesting $1,565,800 in grant funds.
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ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
2008-09 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT M0063 -
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal project is an integral part of the City's pavement
management program and adds pavement and slurry seal asphalt maintenance treatments to
selected City streets. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2008-09 Annual Overlay and
Slurry Seal Program, Project M0063, and award the construction contract to Palp Inc., Excel
Paving Co. in an amount not to exceed $6,600,000, including contingency; award the
construction management and material testing services contract to Bureau Veritas North
America, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $120,000; authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000
for the annual citywide pavement inspection and the updates for the Pavement Management
System; appropriate $2,633,691 in Proposition 1B (Transportation Bond) Local Streets and
Roads Congestion Relief and Traffic Safety funds to Expenditure Account M0063230-5161.001;
authorize the decrease of Expenditure Account M0063601-5161.001 (General Funds) by
$386,868 and return to General Fund balance; authorize the decrease of Expenditure Account
M0063230-5161.001 (Gas Tax) by $161,737 and increase Expenditure Account M0063233-
5161.001 (TDA Article 8) by $161,737; authorize the transfer of $140,000 in project savings
from the 2007-08 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program Account M0055230-5161.001 to the
2008-09 Overlay and Slurry Seal Program Account M0063230-5161.001; authorize use of funds
in Expenditure Account T2004238-5161.001 for the 16th Street and Newhall Avenue Pedestrian
Safety Improvement project; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE, PROJECT T0028 - AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT CONTRACTS
This project consists of the construction of physical improvements at crossings near Canyon
Springs Elementary School, Emblem Elementary School, and Meadows Elementary School. The
goal of this project is to enhance students' safety by reducing the speed of vehicles near school
grounds and increasing the visibility of school crossings. Approve the plans and specifications
and award the construction contract for the Safe Route to School Infrastructure, Project T0028,
to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc., in the amount of $236,512, plus a contingency in the amount of
$47,302, for a total not to exceed $283,814; increase revenues in State Miscellaneous Grant
Revenue Account 259-4621.001 by $279,732 and appropriate to Expenditure Account
T0028259-5161.001; appropriate $31,082 from TDA Article 8 Fund Balance (233) to
Expenditure Account T0028233-5161.001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
WILEY CANYON AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROADS MEDIAN IMPROVEMENT,
PROJECT B1007 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The median improvement project includes two different projects areas: Project Area 1 is located
on Wiley Canyon Road between Orchard Village Road and Lyons Avenue; Project Area 2 is
located on Soledad Canyon Road and includes the four medians just east of Bouquet Canyon
Road. The project will help the City accomplish its beautification efforts of all major roadways
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through landscaped medians. Approve the plans and specifications for the Wiley Canyon Road
and Soledad Canyon Road Median Improvement, Project B1007, and award the construction
contract to Belaire West Landscape in the amount of $463,126, and authorize a 15 percent
contingency in the amount of $69,468, for a total not to exceed $532,594; appropriate $270,000
from Landscape Maintenance District Fund Balance (357) to Project Account
B1007357-5161.001; authorize an increase of $45,000 to existing contract for Pacific Coast Land
Design for a total contractual amount of $78,500; and authorize the City Manager or designee to
modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
2008-09 CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT C0033 — AWARD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT
The proposed project will install additional lanes on Whites Canyon Road, Via Princessa,
Copper Hill Drive, Valencia Boulevard, and Railroad Avenue to increase roadway capacity and
reduce congestion. In addition, one travel lane on Tournament Road will be reduced and a
bicycle lane will be added. This improvement will also enhance the pedestrian crossing at Golf
View Drive by reducing walking distance. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2008-09
Circulation Improvements, Project C0033, and award the construction contract to PCI in the
amount of $76,060, and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $11,409, for a total
not to exceed $87,469 from Account C0033230-5161.001; and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, PROJECT I3001 - AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The proposed project will add critical infrastructure to the City's existing Intelligent
Transportation Management System and Thoroughfare Signal Interconnect. Award the
construction contract for the Fiber Optic Communication System, Project 13001, to Pro Tech
Engineering, Corp. in the amount of $75,565, and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the
amount of $11,335, for a total contract amount not to exceed $86,900; authorize the transfer of
$91,900 from the Traffic Signal Maintenance Account 14402-5141.007 to Account I3001354-
5161.001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 19 & 20
Approval of the Check Registers Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Register Nos. 19 & 20.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve the Consent Calendar.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, McLean, Kellar, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 18
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
In report, Dennis Luppens, Special Districts Administrator, advised that this item is an annual
procedure required to continue the maintenance of special district improvements.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Motion by McLean, second by Weste, to adopt the resolutions approving the
Engineer's Reports for the FY 2009-2010 annual levy of assessments for the
continuation of maintenance for the following special districts: Resolution No. 09-43
for Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, 22, 2008-1 and 2008-2;
Resolution No. 09-44 for Landscape Maintenance Districts Nos. 1, T1, and A2;
Resolution No. 09-45 for Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; and Resolution
No. 09-46 for the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Ender Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to waive staff report.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
In report, Darren Hernandez, Deputy City Manager and Director of Administrative Services,
advised that this item is for the public hearing on FY 09-10 assessment and adoption of a
resolution ordering the assessments and approving the Final Engineer's Report for the Open
Space Preservation District.
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Addressing the Council on this item was Jim Farley.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 09-47 approving the
Engineer's Report for the FY 2009-2010 annual levy of assessments for the
continuation of maintenance for the Open Space Preservation District.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ender, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO FEES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to waive staff report.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
In report, Carmen Magana, Finance Manager, advised that during the current fiscal year, the
City, along with a fee consultant, conducted a time -motion study and created a cost allocation
plan to determine the most accurate cost of providing services to the public.
Addressing the Council on this item was Holly Schroeder, representing the Building Industry
Association.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to adopt Resolution No. 09-48 establishing a
schedule of fees and charges for City services and revising fees and charges for
parking penalties and other related violations within the City; and adopt Resolution
No. 09-49, establishing fees and charges for the storm drainage utility services for
Fiscal Year 2009-10.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Ender, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 21
PUBLIC HEARING
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE RATE AND METHODOLOGY
ADJUSTMENT
Mayor Ferry commented that this continued public hearing was opened at the regular City
Council meeting of May 26, 2009, and continued to this time.
Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Travis Lange, Environmental Services Manager, advised that this item is a continued 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 Manuel Santana, and Sandra Cattell.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, advised that there is no majority protest.
Motion by Weste, second by Ender, to order a change in the fee methodology for
parcels in the "single family residential -rural" land use category to be based on the
"actual impervious percentage" of each parcel; adopt Resolution No. 09-50
authorizing a mail ballot election for August 25, 2009, for submittal of a proposed
annual Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee to owners of real property subject to
the Fee, confirming a report, as modified, on the proposed Fee, and adopting
procedures for the conduct of the election; increase the contract for Harris and
Associates, in the amount of $65,000, and authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute any documents, subject to City Attorney approval; appropriate $149,000
from the Stormwater Utility fund balance to expenditure account 14600-5161.002
for the election and public information process of the proposed Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Fee Rate and Methodology adjustment.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Ender, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 22
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL AND UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 1)
ADDRESSING ROOMING HOUSES IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES; 2) THE
DEFINITION OF FAMILY; AND 3) CREATING A RESIDENTIAL HIGH OCCUPANCY
PERMIT (RHOP)
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Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Patrick Leclair, Associate Planner, advised that this is a request to amend the City's Municipal
and Unified Development Codes to address concerns regarding the rental of single-family
residences and to address the comments issued by the California Department of Housing and
Community Development regarding the definition of "Family" in the Unified Development
Code.
Addressing the Council on this item was Ellie Guimaraes; Raymond Holybee; Jo Lasky; Patricia
Wyman; George Menta; Alan Ferdman; and Mark Bolger.
Seven written comments were submitted.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to introduce and pass to second reading an
ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) TO INCLUDE (1) A NEW DEFINITION FOR
ROOMING HOUSES, (2) A PROHIBITION OF ROOMING HOUSES IN
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND (3) MODIFYING THE
EXISTING DEFINITION OF "FAMILY" IN THE UDC, AND ADOPTING THE
ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION"; and introduce and pass to second
reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
RESIDENTIAL HIGH OCCUPANCY PERMIT (RHOP) FOR OWNERS IN ALL
RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHO RENT THEIR PROPERTIES TO MORE THAN
SIX PEOPLE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, AND ADOPTING THE
ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION."
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, McLean, Kellar, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 23
PUBLIC HEARING
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 2
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
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Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to waive staff report.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
In report, Ruben Barrera, City Building Official, advised that 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.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt Ordinance No. 09-8 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, 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 2"; adopt
Resolution No. 09-51 setting the fees for stormwater monitoring and stormwater
treatment BMP approval/monitoring; authorize the contract renewal with Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works, authorize staff to expend an amount
not to exceed $250,000, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
contract documents; and approve and appropriate an ongoing amount of $110,000
to Expenditure Account 14100-5161.001 and increase Revenue Account
100-4111.008 by $135,000, beginning Fiscal Year 2009-10.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Kellar, Ender, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Duane Harte, representing the Santa Clarita Parade Committee,
regarding the 4th of July Parade.
STAFF COMMENTS
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. to memory of Phil Rawlins.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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