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Home My WebLink About2011-10-11 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. OCTOBER 11, 2011 INVOCATION Councilmember Ender gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor/Chair/President McLean called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Board of Library Trustees at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Ender led the flag salute. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the agenda pulling Items 5 and 8 for comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor McLean and, Councilmembers presented a Proclamation to, representatives of the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc., proclaiming October 22, 2011, as Rubber Ducky Regatta Day. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Sheriff Captain Paul Becker provided Council an update on gangs. 1 COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste discussed the hundredth anniversary of the women's right to vote in California; commented on the Mayor's Walk on November 6; discussed the Habitat for Humanity Homes for Heroes program; and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mary Lou Neale. Councilmember Kellar thanked the San Fernando Valley Bar Association for its Law Appreciation Day and gave accolades to Deputy Joe Trejo for his recognition by the organization; and commented on the upcoming Rubber Ducky Regatta to benefit the Samuel Dixon Health Center. Mayor Pro Tem Ender commented on the tenth anniversary of the terrorist murder of journalist Daniel Pearl and commented on one of the Daniel Pearl World Music Day events taking place on October 23, 2011, at Valencia United Methodist Church. Councilmember Ferry thanked Robert Newman, Director of Public Works, and staff for securing six million dollars in MTA funding for three important projects; recognized Sarah Gorman, City Clerk, for performing the marriage ceremony for city staffer Dennis Luppens and wished Dennis and his new wife well; thanked City Manager Ken Pulskamp and Councilmember Kellar for the support and the great fundraising event for the Foundation for Children's Dental Health Foundation; and wished Hart High School Football Coach Mike Harrington the best in is upcoming nuptials. Mayor McLean congratulated City staff for receiving the Compass Blueprint Demonstration grant; invited all to complete the City's Community Services survey; discussed the City's holiday card design contest; commented on the zombie themed event at SENSES in Newhall; mentioned that one could learn a new language for free through the City library; and commented on the State of the City luncheon taking place on October 13, 2011. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the previous City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Board of Library Trustees are submitted for approval. City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the September 27, 2011, special and regular joint meetings. 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. City Council determine that Meeting Minutes 2 October 11, 2011 the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE PERSONNEL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AMENDING AND ADOPTING PERSONNEL RULES AND ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING EMPLOYER- EMPLOYEE RELATIONS The Personnel Ordinance establishes the personnel system and is needed in order to create an equitable and uniform system for dealing with personnel matters and to comply with applicable laws relating to the administration of the personnel process. The Personnel Ordinance provides definitions for key personnel matters and terms. City Council conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 11-16 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING A PERSONNEL SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA"; adopt Resolution Nos. 11-77 and 11-78 amending and adopting the Personnel Rules providing for the establishment of regulations governing the personnel system; and adopt a resolution establishing rules and regulations governing Employer - Employee Relations, ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT - FISCAL YEAR 2012 Through a competitive process, the City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in the amount of $150,000. City Council accept grant from the Office of Traffic Safety's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of $150,000; increase estimated revenues in OTS Grant account 259-4461.006 by $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2011-12; increase estimated expenditures in account 16101-5111.001 (Special Supplies) by $9,814, in account 16101-5161.001 (Contractual Services) by $111,186, in account 16101- 5191.001 (Travel and Training) by $2,000, and in account 16101-5201.002 (Equipment) by $27,000; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney's approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS Grant would be used to provide funding for the acquisition of the 1,141 acres of open space in Agua Dulce Canyon. City Council adopt Resolution No. 11-79 authorizing submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Parks and Meeting Minutes 3 October 11, 2011 Recreation for Land and Water Conservation Funds to acquire 1,141 acres of open space in Agua Dulce Canyon, owned by Calmat Company. Councilmember Weste thanked staff for their work and pending purchase. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR ALTA MADERA PEDESTRIAN OVER CROSSING REPLACEMENT, PROJECT M0081 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will replace the existing pedestrian timber bridge crossing on Alta Madera Drive with a new prefabricated steel truss bridge. City Council approve the plans and specifications for the Alta Madera Pedestrian Over Crossing Replacement, Project M0081; award the construction contract to Encorre Services, Inc., in the amount of $287,178, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $57,435, for a total contract amount not to exceed $344,613; authorize the appropriation of $20,000 from Landscape Maintenance District Fund balance 357 into Account M0081357-5161.001; authorize an increased expenditure in the amount of $35,000 to the existing professional services contract with Tetra Tech, Inc., for surveying, construction materials testing, and engineering support services during construction; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE, PROJECT T0031 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project consisted of the construction of physical improvements at crossings near Old Orchard, Leona Cox, and Rio Vista elementary schools, enhancing student safety by reducing the speed of vehicles near school grounds and increasing the visibility of school crossings. City Council accept the completion of the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure, Project T0031; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention balance 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR INTERSTATE 5/MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY INTERCHANGE PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT S1003 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project constructed the widening of Magic Mountain Parkway, the reconstruction of the four freeway ramps at Magic Mountain Parkway, the realignment of The Old Road, and various utility relocations. City Council accept completion of the Interstate 5/Magic Mountain Parkway Interchange Phase II Improvements, Project S 1003; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the remaining retention balance 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law. Councilmember Kellar thanked staff for work on this project. Meeting Minutes 4 October 11, 2011 ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 2.80 OF TIIE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH THE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE On June 29, 2011, Governor Brown signed two bills related to redevelopment - AB XI 26 and AB X1 27. AB X1 27 provides an opportunity for cities to "opt -in" and continue to have their redevelopment agencies function if the sponsoring jurisdiction adopts an ordinance outlining the intent to continue. The first reading of this ordinance was held on September 27, 2011. City Council adopt Ordinance No. 11-17 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, CREATING SECTION 2.80 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM" DETERMINING TO COMPLY WITH THE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND OPERATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA." ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING MASTER CASE 11-120, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 11-003, TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 17.03.145 REGARDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION On September 27, 2011, the City Council introduced and passed an ordinance modifying the current Historic Preservation Ordinance on to a Second Reading. City Council adopt Ordinance No. 11-18 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 11-20, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 11-003, TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 17.03.145 REGARDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION." ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 19 Approval of the Check Register. City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 19. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Ender, Ferry, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was John Steffen, regarding the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department; Al Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding chlorides; and Rudy Losorelli and Tracey Losorelli, regarding tennis court issues. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) City Attorney Joe Montes commented that the tennis court issues are an on going code enforcement effort and that the effort will continue until resolved. Mayor McLean, Councilmember Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem Ender, and Councilmember Weste commented regarding the tennis court issues. In response to an email inquiry Mayor McLean commented regarding the Sanitation District issues. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. in memory of Mary Lou Neale. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. MAYOR ATTEST: �14 /(-- CITY CLERK Meeting Minutes 6 October 11, 2011 1 1 1