HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-27 - MINUTES - SPECIAL & REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
APRIL 27, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem McLean called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:33 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: 2833-016-900
Property Owner: State of California (Caltrans)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery, LLC, et al.
City of Santa Clarita v. Santa Clarita, LLC et al.
L A Superior Court Case Nos. BC278004 and BC257152
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:12 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 Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Sarah Gorman, 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
INVOCATION
Councilmember Ender gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Boy Scout Troop 58 and Honor Guard Troop 2222 led the flag salute and Pledge of
Allegiance. Diana Previtire sang the National Anthem.
ITEM 1
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DECLARING RESULTS OF APRIL 13, 2010 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, reported that in accordance with Elections Code Sections 10262 and
10263, upon completion of the canvass, the elections official (City Clerk) shall certify the results
to the governing body (City Council). The City Council shall meet at its usual place of meeting
no later than the third Friday after the election, to declare the results and to install the newly
elected officers.
Motion by Ender, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 10-14 reciting the fact
of the General Municipal Election held on April 13, 2010, declaring the result and
such other matters as provided by law.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
CITY CLERK ADMINISTERS THE OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to newly elected Councilmembers
McLean, Weste and Ferry.
NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCILMEMBERS ARE SEATED
The Councilmembers took their seats on the dais.
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REMARKS BY NEWLY ELECTED CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers McLean, Weste. and Ferry made comments on their re-election, their dedication
to the City and thanked their many supporters.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting at 6:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
EXECUTIVE_ MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be needed.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of a subsequent need item for Council's consideration with
regard to Valencia Water Company Hypothecation of Assets.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to add the subsequent need item regarding
Valencia Water Company Hypothecation of Assets, to the agenda as Item 7A,
finding that the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda
and that there is an immediate need to take action on this matter.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, Weste, McLean, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Councilmember Ender and Councilmembers recognized Emily Iland and other representatives of
the Santa Clarita Autism Asperger Network.
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers gave congratulations to staff for the awards received by the
City of Santa Clarita and community member Jacqui Ponce at the 2010 California Parks and
Recreation Society Annual Conference.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
There were none
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ender commented on Adele Macpherson's retirement and thanked her for her
hard work for the City.
Councilmember Kellar commented on a memorial at Eternal Valley for homeless veterans; and
the Dancing with our Stars event that benefited 21 local charities and raised almost $200,000.
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Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented on the Dancing with our Stars charity fundraiser, including
a statement of the need for a larger event venue in the City; advised that Santa Clarita will not
have a reduction of library services; that there will not be cuts to the Metrolink Antelope Valley.
Line; and- that -sign-natures -1 ave -been -turned in for the League of "California Cities'"ihitidtive to
stop the State taking of City funds.
Mayor Weste stated that the meeting will be adjourned in honor of Samuel Mells, Lila Naomi
LeBaron Zemp, Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Timothy James White, and Trae Daniel
Allen. Mayor Weste discussed resources for drug abuse issues; commented regarding
celebration of Earth Month and planting of trees; the Healthy Santa Clarita program, including
designation as a Tree City USA and a bike -friendly community; a successful Hazardous Waste
Clean -Up Day; the Pet Expo on May 1 and 2 at College of the Canyons and Tributefest at
Central Park; and the opening of Val Surf, Buy Buy Baby and AQMD in Santa Clarita.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the previous City Council meetings are submitted for approval. Approve minutes
of the March 23, 2010 special and regular meetings of the City Council.
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
DISCOVERY PARK PROJECT P3016 - AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE IN SCOPE OF WORK
FOR AN EXISTING CONTRACT
Increase scope of work and spending for Discovery Park. Approve an increase in scope of work
and a proportional increase in spending authority in the amount of $152,000 for R.C. Becker and
Sons, Inc. for Discovery Park Project P3016. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX, PHASE IV, SITE IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT
P3010 ACCEPTANCE
Acceptance of completed Phase IV site improvements on Project P3010. Accept the work
performed by Valley Crest Landscape, Inc., on the Santa Clarita Sports Complex, Phase IV,
Project P3010. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
Direct staff to release the balance of the retention 35 days after Notice of Completion is
recorded, provided no. stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed.
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ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION TO MODIFY AND/OR ESTABLISH NO -STOPPING ZONES AT FOUR
LOCATIONS JVISTA--DELGADO-DRIVE; CALGROVE -BOULEVARD, T SECO-CANYON
ROAD, AND MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY)
The City received four different parking related requests. The first request is to modify an
existing no -stopping zone along Vista Delgado Drive in front of Arroyo Seco Junior High School
for it to be in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days only. The second request is to
establish overnight parking restrictions adjacent to the park located on Calgrove Boulevard
between Creekside Drive and the gate at the end of the road to improve visibility of the park and
enhance neighborhood safety. The third request is to establish three no -stopping zones along
Seco Canyon Road to improve visibility and access at the entrances to the Mountain View
condominium complex. The fourth is to establish a no -stopping zone on the south side of Magic
Mountain Parkway along the frontage of the commercial center/office plaza east of Tourney
Road. Adopt Resolution No. 10-15 to modify an existing no -stopping zone on Vista Delgado
Drive; adopt Resolution No. 10-16 to establish overnight parking restrictions on Calgrove
Boulevard; adopt Resolution No. 10-17 to establish three no -stopping zones on Seco Canyon
Road; and adopt Resolution No. 10-18 to establish a no -stopping zone on Magic Mountain
Parkway.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 5 & 6
Approval of the Check Register. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Register Nos. 5 & 6.
ITEM 7A
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT TO VALENCIA WATER COMPANY HYPOTHECATION OF ASSETS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CITY FRANCHISE ORDINANCE NO. 91-5
City Council: 1. Consent to the Valencia Water Company's ("Val -Water") hypothecation
(mortgage) of its assets installed in the City of Santa Clarita ("City") in accordance with water
pipeline franchise Ordinance No. 91-5 ("Franchise").
Motion by McLean, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar including
subsequent need Item 7A.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried. ;
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Marie Spigno commented on the parking at her business in Newhall; Ksissy-McAfee commented
on heroin use in Santa Clarita; Megan Scherich and other representatives of the,.Canyon High
School Student Task Force commented on the Convention on the Rights of the Child; TimBen
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Boydston commented on the City Council election; and Joseph Kaylen commented on bicycle
issues.
_...-STAFF-COMMENTS
Councilmember Ferry requested that an item be agendized for the next Council meeting
regarding Hart School District's zero tolerance policy.
Councilmember Kellar spoke regarding Ms. McAfee's comments and requested that the Sheriff s
Department respond at the next Council meeting regarding Department policy pertaining to drug
issues.
Councilmember Ender responded to the comments by Ms. McAfee and Mr. Kaylen.
Mayor Weste suggested naming a trails coordinator to respond to Mr. Kaylen's comments; and
directed staff to receive further information regarding Ms. Spigno's comments.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean responded to Ms. MacAfee's comments.
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, responded to the comments by Ms. Spigno and the Student Task
Force.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting in memory of Trae Daniel Allen, Samuel Mells, Lila Naomi .
LeBaron Zemp, and Timothy James White at 8:43 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. in the Century
Room, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 6 p.m. in
the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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