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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
5:00 P.M.
MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none. No requests to speak have been received.
CLOSED SESSION
Joseph Montes, Assistant 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, 2581-001-001, 007, 015,
016, 021, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 032, 033, 034, 035,
036, 037, 038, 039, 040, 041, 2603-005-021, 2603-002-
002, 003, 005, 2582-001-002, and 2582-001-006
Property Owner: Elsmere Canyon LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Property Owner:
Location of Property: APN
Under Negotiation:
Thomas Clark
2581-001-016, 028 and 029
Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Case Name: In re RFI Realty, Inc., et al.
US Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona
Case No. 2-04-BK-10486-CGC
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one matter
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 6:04 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:05 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Joseph Montes, Assistant 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/Agency Secretary, 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
Council/Agencymember Ferry gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Weste called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment
Agency at 6:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Council/Agencymembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Council/Agencymember Ferry led the flag salute.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Council/Agencymembers 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, pulling Item 2 from the
Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor/Chair Weste and Council/Agencymembers recognized the Saugus High School 35th
Anniversary.
Mayor/Chair Weste and Council/Agencymembers recognized George Lara, Community Center
Boxing Coach, for theft intervention at Christ Lutheran Church.
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Chris Angelo of Stay Green presented the California Landscape Contractors Association 2010
Award for Best Landscape Maintenance in California to the City of Santa Clarita.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL/AGENCYMEMBER COMMENTS
Council/Agencymember Ender congratulated the Betty Ferguson Foundation for their successful
Woman of the Year event at the Hyatt; discussed a "box city" event on September 25-26 at Real
Life Church to raise awareness of homelessness; and requested a review of City contracts with
lobbyists.
Councilmember/Agencymember Kellar discussed tributes to September 11; acknowledged the
Senior Center and welcomed the new executive director of the Senior Center, James Morgan.
Mayor Pro Tem/Agencymember McLean requested contact be made to the natural gas pipeline
agency to inquire regarding the pipeline safety issues; requested that persons bring their own
bags when shopping; thanked The Signal for its editorial regarding Proposition 22; discussed a
proposed League of California Cities resolution regarding unfunded mandates; congratulated
staff on the successful River Rally and thanked participants for help with the Rally; and stated
that she has information if persons want to serve on the County grand jury.
Council/Agencymember Ferry recognized former Councilmember Dennis Koontz; recognized
the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital's August 24 opening of its intensive care unit;
announced the Teen Sceen Unplugged program on September 29th at the Hyatt; and encouraged
the Council to ask Brad Berens to come to the Council to honor him for his service to the City
and the City's seniors, to which Council assented.
Mayor/Chair Weste discussed September 11 remembrances and requested that the City honor
groups that remembered September 11; discussed Sanitation District issues; discussed a
September 21, 2010 Rim of the Valley meeting; discussed a study regarding the Lyons
Avenue/I-5 facelift and asked for Council agreement for a press event on the item, to which
Council assented; discussed motorized vehicle use at the river, and discussed signage for what
actions and vehicles are appropriate at the River; and discussed adjournment in the name of Carl
Beatley.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the previous City Council and Redevelopment Agency meetings are submitted
for approval.
City Council: Approve minutes of the August 24, 2010, City Council special meeting
and regular joint meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency.
Redevelopment Agency: Approve the minutes of the August 24, 2010, regular joint
meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency.
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ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
RAILROAD AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS — AWARD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 33445 OF THE
CALIFORNIA REDEVELOPMENT LAW
This project will complete the work needed to realign the westerly curb and Railroad Avenue in
the area of 11th Street. This realignment is necessary to provide proper lane transitions and
traffic guidance following the removal of the temporary island.
Mayor/Chair Weste recused herself from participation and voting on this item due to a possible
conflict of interest.
City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 10-75 making the finding that the Railroad Avenue
Street Improvements is a benefit to the Newhall Redevelopment Project Area as required
by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law.
Redevelopment Agency: Adopt Resolution No. RDA 10-11 making the finding that the
Railroad Avenue Street Improvements is a benefit to the Newhall Redevelopment Project
Area as required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law; approve the
plans and specifications and award the construction contract to FS Construction in the
amount of $127,729, and authorize a contingency of $25,500, for a total amount of
$153,229; authorize an increased expenditure in the amount of $5,000 to the existing
contract with Pinnacle Land Surveying, Inc., for construction staking; and authorize the
Executive Director or designee to execute all documents, subject to Agency Attorney
approval.
Motion by Ender; second by Kellar, to approve Item 2.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, McLean, Ferry
Noes: None .
Abstain: Weste
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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. City Council determine that the titles to all
ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read, and waive further reading.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
S. 2921- CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT OF 2010
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Introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein, S. 2921, the California Desert Protection Act of 2010,
ensures that public lands in the California desert that have special importance for water
resources, wildlife, and recreation will be protected for generations to come. City Council adopt
Resolution No. 10-76 in support of S. 2921, the California Desert Protection Act of 2010, and
direct staff to transmit copies of the resolution to Senator Dianne Feinstein and appropriate
congressional committees.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2010-2014 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
The Strategic Plan for Economic Development in Los Angeles County identifies five core
aspirational goals critical to ensuring L.A. County's continued growth and economic success:
1) Preparing an educated workforce, 2) Creating a business -friendly environment, 3) Enhancing
our quality of life, 4) Implementing smart land use, and 5) Creating 21st century
infrastructure. City Council endorse the 2010-2014 Strategic Plan for Economic Development in
Los Angeles County and direct the City Manager or his designee on behalf of the City Council to
sign the LAEDC Strategic Plan Organizational Endorsement Form subject to City Attorney
review.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RESOLUTIONS
A package of six resolutions submitted to the League of California Cities by its member cities to
be considered by the League's voting delegation at its Annual Conference
September 5-17,2010. City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative
Committee and direct Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean, the City's voting delegate, to represent
the City's position in support of five of the six resolutions to be considered by the League of
California Cities at their Annual Conference, September 15-17, 2010.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 11.68.020
Amendment to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code Graffiti Ordinance adding the definition of Slap
Tags. City Council introduce and pass to second reading an amendment to Santa Clarita
Municipal Code Section 11.68.020, amending the City's Graffiti Ordinance by adding the
definition of Slap Tags.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT
A Community Garden has been proposed as one of the ways to support the objectives of the
Healthy Santa Clarita program. City Council appropriate $20,000 from City Council
Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Parks Administration Account 15200-5111.001 to
provide the water meter and connection fees for the Santa Clarita Community Garden.
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Mayor Weste and Mayor Pro Tem McLean discussed the importance of gardening and
opportunities to expand the program.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT
FUNDS
City staff is seeking authorization from the City Council to apply for additional funds under the
Sustainable' Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Program (Grant) offered by the State of
California Environmental Protection Agency. City Council adopt Resolution No. 10-77
approving the application for grant funds for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and
Incentives Program to complete a Climate Action Plan (CAP).
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION WITH THE COMMUNITY
ENERGY PARTNERSHIP
The Community Energy Partnership program, through education and promoting energy
efficiency and peak demand management, has decreased the demand for energy by educating and
empowering consumers to strengthen their relationships with serving utilities and take control of
their energy future. City Council adopt Resolution No. 10-78 to continue the City's
participation with the Community Energy Partnership.
ITEM 11
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) - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project was federally funded by ARRA. It enhances 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. City Council accept the completion of the Whites Canyon
Road at Soledad Canyon Road Right -Turn Pocket Circulation and Safety Improvements, Project
C3010, Federal -Aid Project ESPL-5450(049); continue revenue of $37,631 in Revenue
Account 229-4424.012 from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Fiscal Year 2010-11; authorize the
continuance of Gas Tax Funds (230) in Expenditure Account C3010230-5161.001 in the amount
of $32,000 from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Fiscal Year 2010-11; 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.
Al Ferdman of the Canyon Country Advisory Committee thanked the City for the item.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
OUTDOOR LIGHTING RETROFIT, PROJECT R0005 AND DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
BLOCK GRANT DE-SC003068, AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT -
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
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The proposed project will update existing high-pressure sodium, metal halide, and fluorescent
light fixtures on selected City bridges, facilities, and parks to energy-efficient induction
lighting. City Council approve the plans and specifications and award the construction contract
for the Outdoor Lighting Retrofit, Project R0005, to Taft Electric Company in an amount not to
exceed $741,569 including contingency; continue revenues in Revenue Account 229-4424.012
by $100,826 from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Fiscal Year 2010-11 and continue the appropriation of
$94,141 to Expenditure Account R0005229-5161.001 from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Fiscal Year
2010-11; authorize staff to proceed with elimination of the Volume Based Rate Waste Program
funds, but to proceed with that program and direct that grant funds in the amount of $106,208,
currently held in Expenditure Account R0005229-5161.001, be used for this project; authorize
the appropriation of $70,000 from available funds in the Special Maintenance District Ad
Valorem Fund 354 to Expenditure Account R0005354-5161.001 for installation of new lighting
on Cedar Valley Drive Bridge over State Route 14; and authorize the City Manager or designee
to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Mr. Pulskamp responded to questions from Mayor Pro Tem McLean regarding the Volume
based Rate Waste Program.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NO. 16,17
Approval of the Check Register. City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands
presented in Check Register No. 16 & 17.
Motion by McLean, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the
exception of Item 2.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Ender, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 14
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNEXATION OF AREAS "B" AND "C" WITHIN THE NORTHEAST ANNEXATION,
MASTER CASE 08-112 INCLUDING PREZONE 08-001, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
08-001, AND A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
ANNEXATION 08-001 AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT 08-001 TO THE
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO)
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Patrick LeClair, Planning Associate, in presentation, advised that this item is a request for
authorization to submit an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for
areas "B" and "C" of the Northeast Annexation area.
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Addressing the Council on this item was Ben Curtis.
Councilmember Kellar suggested that the public hearing be continued. Councilmember Ender
suggested that the County records be checked to ensure noticing was appropriate.
Mr. Montes discussed noticing issues.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ender, second by Kellar, for City Council to continue the Public Hearing
to September 28.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Ferry, Ender, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
PUBLIC HEARING
MASTER CASE NO. 10-048, WEST CREEK/TESORO DEL VALLE ANNEXATION —
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 10-001, PREZONE 10-001
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Councilmember Kellar moved to continue the item until September 28, and Councilmember
Ender discussed the Copperstone development and noticing issues.
James Chow, Associate Planner, in presentation, advised that the purpose of this item is a request
to submit an application for annexation for the West Creek/Tesoro Del Valle area to LAFCO.
Mr. Chow responded to questions from Councilmembers regarding the item.
Addressing the Council on this item was Rick Ryan, John E. Evans representing Montalvo
Properties, Richard Galway, Andrew Daymulde, Linda Storli, and Dennis Koontz.
Mayor Weste closed, the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to continue the Public Hearing to
October 12, 2010.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Ender, Kellar, McLean, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 16
PUBLIC HEARING
UPDATES TO REDEVELOPMENT FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Chair Weste opened the public hearing.
Sarah Gorman, Agency Secretary, stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Armine Chaparyan, Redevelopment Manager, advised that the California Community
Redevelopment Law requires that redevelopment agencies periodically adopt five-year
implementation plans for each redevelopment project area. A public hearing is also required as a
midterm review during the plan period to update the Agency's programs, objectives, and
projects.
Addressing the Agency on this item was Cam Noltemeyer and Duane Harte.
Mr. Pulskamp responded to inquiries on the item.
Chair Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to conduct a public hearing and adopt
Resolution No. RDA 10-12 adopting the amended Five -Year Implementation Plan
(Plan) for the Newhall Redevelopment Project Area (Project Area) for the 2007-08
through 2011-12 planning period.
City Council: No action required.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Kellar, McLean, Ferry, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council/Agency was Roger Gitlin representing the Santa Clarita Valley
Independent Minutemen regarding immigration issues; Duane Harte regarding naming of the
Cross Valley Connector; Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee
discussing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee; Deanna Hanashiro, TimBen Boydston, and
Lynne Plambeck discussing City operation of libraries; and David Gauny regarding Council
issues and the City operation of libraries.
One written comment was received.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Pulskamp discussed outreach to school districts and City operation of libraries, and
discussed Council Brown Act compliance. Mr. Pulskamp also stated that the City is looking to
work with the College of the Canyons on library issues.
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Councilmember/Agencymember Ferry discussed City operation of libraries and responded to
Mr. Gauny's statements.
Councilmember/Agencymember Ender and Mayor Pro Tem McLean discussed City operation of
libraries.
Councilmember/Agencymember Kellar responded to Mr. Gauny and
Councilmember/Agencymember Ferry's statements about Mr. Gauny. He further requested that
the City agendize an item to become a non -sanctuary City and that the City agendize an item to
name the Cross Valley Connector bridge after servicemembers lost in this Valley.
Council/Agencymember Kellar discussed costs and burdens associated with illegal immigration
and stated that the City could take further actions on the topic.
Mayor/Chair Weste discussed having a perpetual wall to honor for first responders and discussed
operation of City libraries and discussed contact with Congress regarding immigration issues.
Council/Agencymember Ferry agreed with Council/Agencymember Kellar's request regarding
the naming of the Cross Valley Connector and disagreed with his request regarding agendizing
the immigration issue.
In response to questions from Councilmembers/Agencymembers, Mr. Montes discussed anti -
solicitation ordinances.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chair Weste adjourned the meeting in memory of Carl Beatley at 8:22 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita,
CA.
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