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Home My WebLink About2010-02-09 - MINUTES - SPECIAL (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. FEBRUARY 9, 2010 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:32 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: Las Lomas Land Company, LLC v. City of Santa Clarita, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 097982 Case Name: People of the State of California, et al. v. Lawrence J. Totter, et al. Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District Case No. B209846 RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:34 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:05 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 6:07 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, the Mayor. INVOCATION Mayor Weste gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Weste led the flag salute. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Recognition of six Hart District High School Marching Bands for participating in Bands of America Competition. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There was none. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ender commented on the art gallery at City Hall and on the City's Public Works and Urban Forestry departments' work during the recent winter storms. Councilmember Ferry discussed the City's Community Court program and requested input from the City Attorney regarding parolee releases. Councilmember Kellar discussed the "Celebrity Waiter" charitable event to benefit the Senior Center and discussed Southern California Edison. Mayor Pro Tem McLean thanked City staff and participants for a successful culture night event at the Community Center; discussed the "Celebrity Waiter" event and the Senior Center; discussed truck lanes and the I-5 coalition; discussed a tour of the Transit Maintenance Facility given to dignitaries, including Assemblymember Michael Eng; and discussed high speed rail and creation of a City ad hoc committee for high speed rail. Mayor Weste commenting on the WorkSource Center's opening at the new College of the Canyons location; discussed issuance of bonds; and discussed the City's 21 -Point Business Plan and new directional signs to direct persons to locations within the City. 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 Ender, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. City Council Minutes 2 February 9, 2010 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 January 26, 2010, 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 COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM - PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 The City of Santa Clarita provides funds for community organizations through the Community Services Grant Program each year. Approve Community Services Grant Committee's Project Recommendation List for Fiscal Year 2009-10, in an amount not to exceed $100,000; direct staff to execute agreements approved for funding; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to sign all documents pursuant to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREAS 6 AND 18 SEWER CONNECTION, PROJECT R3003 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project consists of disconnecting groundwater flow from the output of Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas (DBAA) 6 and 18 pump stations currently discharging into the Santa Clara River and connecting it to the sanitary sewer system. Approve the plans and specifications for the DBAA 6 and 18 Sewer Connection, Project R3003, and award the construction contract to South Pac Industries in the amount of $91,635, and authorize a 20 percent contingency in the amount of $18,327, for a total contract amount not to exceed $109,962; authorize $9,163 for construction management support for labor compliance, materials testing, and inspection services; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.46 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS RECYCLING ORDINANCE TO LOWER THE MAXIMUM DEPOSIT All wording indicating Director of Field Services is now Director of Public Works; and Section 15.46.400 is amended to lower the maximum deposit from $50,000 to $25,000. Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 10-1 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY City Council Minutes 3 February 9, 2010 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.46 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS RECYCLING ORDINANCE TO LOWER THE MAXIMUM DEPOSIT." ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 08-002 (MASTER CASE 08-194) TO AMEND THE CITY'S ZONING MAP AND CHANGE THE ZONING OF PARCEL 2836-009-076 FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO) ON THE PROJECT SITE LOCATED ON SIERRA -HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY -OF SANTA CLARITA" On January 26, 2010, the City Council conducted a public hearing to allow for the construction of a 108,139 square -foot, medical office building and a four -level parking structure. At that meeting, the City Council conducted the first reading, and passed to second reading an ordinance to change the zoning of the project site and adopted a resolution. Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 10-2 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 08-002 (MASTER CASE 08-194) TO AMEND THE CITY'S ZONING MAP AND CHANGE THE ZONING OF PARCEL 2836-009-076 FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO) ON THE PROJECT SITE LOCATED ON SIERRA HIGHWAY, IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA." Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR INTRODUCTION AND. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.05 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA As part of the 21 -Point Business Plan for Progress, the City is pursuing prudent opportunities to assist local businesses. The creation of an Industrial Development Authority in. the City of Santa Clarita would allow businesses access to tax-exempt private activity bonds for certain eligible uses. Introduce and pass to a second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.05 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA." Addressing the Council on this item was Larry Mankin. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NO. 1 Approval of the Check Register. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 1. City Council Minutes 4 February 9, 2010 1 Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ender, Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Councilmember Kellar commented regarding illegal immigration and his comments regarding the topic. Addressing the Council in support of Councilmember Kellar were Kelly McGuire, Duane Harte, Ellen Wright, Jim Garifi, Jim Wright, Ed Poulin, Jeff Stanley, Karl Stein and John Fernandez. Addressing the Council on the topic of immigration were Carlos Alvarez, TimBen Boydston, Robert Gittelson, Juan Jose Guiterrez, Berta Gonzalez -Harper, Julio Marroquin and Donna Kirkpatrick. Marie Spigno addressed the Council regarding her property. Alan Ferdman addressed the Council regarding the Canyon Country Advisory Committee. David Gauny addressed the Council regarding Councilmember Kellar and Councilmember Ferry. Ken Pulskamp discussed the City's efforts regarding immigration issues. Council determined to hold a study session regarding immigration. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK l OFeb9m.doc City Council Minutes 5 February 9, 2010