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Home My WebLink About2011-11-08 - 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. NOVEMBER 8, 2011 INVOCATION Councilmember Ferry 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 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL All Council/Agency/Board members were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Ferry 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 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9 for public comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS None scheduled. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Anna Frutos-Sanchez, Region Manager, presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Mayor McLean and Council on behalf of Southern California Edison. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste acknowledged Zonta's successful fundraising event and commended the group for another great year; acknowledged the Veteran's Day celebration taking place at the Veterans Historical Plaza on November 11, 2011; and with Council concurrence requested research regarding policies regarding donation of historical and art items to the City. Councilmember Kellar commented on the Master Chorale Cabaret taking place at the Hyatt on November 13, with information available at scmasterchorale.org. Mayor Pro Tem Ender discussed the Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the Haspers, owners of the Newhall Bicycle Company, and asked that anyone wishing to volunteer at the event or support the event with a donation can contact the Haspers at ourhaspers5gsbcglobal.net or at newhallbike.com. Councilmember Ferry made no comments. Mayor McLean reminded people to vote; thanked staff and volunteers who assisted with the City Marathon and congratulated the winners and participants; discussed the San Fernando Valley COG transportation event taking place on November 10; and commented on the Homes for Heroes event that she attended to benefit returning veteran Joshua Murphy and his family. 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: Approve the minutes of the October 13, 2011, special meeting. City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the October 25, 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 the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA VALLEY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION SHOP LOCAL PROGRAM The City Council approved a contribution to the public/private partnership with the Santa Clarita Automobile Dealers Association for $60,000 in fiscal year 2004/2005 to coincide with the Shop Santa Clarita campaign. Due to the success of the partnership, subsequent contributions have continued at the $60,000 amount. Auto sales are a significant Meeting Minutes 2 November 8, 2011 economic force for the City. In calendar year 2010, new motor vehicles sales represented 15.7% of the City's annual sales tax revenue, for a total of $3,822,312. City Council approve $60,000 for a public/private partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Automobile Dealers Association for continuing the Shop Local Program for fiscal year 2011/2012, renewable for fiscal year 2012/2013 and fiscal year 2013/2014. Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewable multi-year agreement with the Santa Clarita Automobile Dealers Association, subject to City Attorney approval. Funds are budgeted in account number 11301-5161.002. Addressing the Council on this item were Cam Noltemeyer and representing the Auto Dealers Association, Don Fleming. In response to public comments, City Manager Ken Pulskamp provided information. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR EASTSIDE BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENT Williams Homes has requested reimbursement for the costs of constructing roadway - related improvements at the intersection of Sierra Highway and American Beauty Drive associated with Tract 60536. City Council appropriate $250,000 from the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District (Eastside District) Fund Balance (301) to Account 14404- 5201.010 for payment to the developer for partial reimbursement of the costs to complete public improvement projects within the Eastside District at the intersection of Sierra Highway and American Beauty Drive; and approve future appropriation of $243,696 from the Eastside District fund balance for payment to same developer for the remainder of the reimbursement when funds are available in the Eastside District. Addressing the Council on this item were Cam Noltemeyer and representing SCOPE, Lynne Plambeck. In response to public comments, City Manager Ken Pulskamp provided information. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR MCBEAN REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER PARK-AND-RIDE, PROJECT T1012 - PROPERTY ACQUISTION OF 6.4 +/- ACRES OF VACANT LAND, ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 2861-066-003, 2861-024, AND 2861-062-160 Acquisition of 6.4 +/- acres of vacant land in Santa Clarita on Valencia Boulevard near McBean Parkway. City Council authorize the appropriation of $1,200,000 from available Proposition A Fund Balance (26 1) to Account T1012261-5201.004; and authorize the City Manager or designee to acquire the property with a purchase price of $1,174,000, and an additional $26,000 for escrow, title, and all other required costs related thereto, and execute all required documentation to complete the acquisition of 6.4 +/- acres of vacant land in Santa Clarita (Assessor Parcel Nos. 2861-066-003, 2861-062-024, and 2861-062-160), subject to review by the City Attorney. Meeting Minutes 3 November 8, 2011 Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer, representing SCOPE, Lynne Plambeck, and Spencer Sager. In response to an inquiry from Mayor McLean, City Manager Ken Pulskamp provided information. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX -SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION 1059 The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District provides wastewater treatment services within the District's service area. To provide wastewater treatment service to property located.outside of the.District:s service_.area,_the_bo_undary must be expanded through the annexation process. City Council adopt the Sanitation District's Resolution No. 11-81 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation 1059. Addressing the Council on this item were Cam Noltemeyer and representing SCOPE, Lynne Plambeck. In response to public comments, City Manager Ken Pulskarnp provided information. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND NEWHALL RANCH ROAD, PROJECT C4008 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project installed a complete traffic signal system to allow for controlled access to Fire Station 104, located immediately north of this intersection, which is scheduled to be built in the near future by the County of Los Angeles. The signalization of this intersection is critical to the successful operation of the fire station. City Council accept the work performed by Flatiron Electric Group, Inc., on the Traffic Signal Installation at Golden Valley Road and Newhall Ranch Road, Project C4008; direct the City Clerk to file the attached 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. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR MASTER CASE 11-116 FOR THE PREZONE (PRZ 11-002), AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT (SOI 11- 003) FOR THE 686.16 -ACRE SOUTH SAND CANYON ANNEXATION AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR MASTER CASE 11-117 FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC 11-002) TO CREATE A MOVIE RANCH OVERLAY ZONE IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA This is a second reading of the ordinances for: 1) Master Case 11-116 for the Prezone and Sphere of Influence Amendment of the South Sand Canyon Annexation area; and 2) Meeting Minutes 4 November 8, 2011 Master Case 11-117 for the creation of a Movie Ranch Overlay Zone, and placing the Movie Ranch Overlay on approximately 540 acres of the South Sand Canyon Annexation Area. City Council conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 11-19 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PREZONE 11-002 (MASTER CASE 11-116) FOR THE SOUTH SAND CANYON ANNEXATION, AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT"; and conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 11-20 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING MASTER CASE 11-117, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 11-002, TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO INCLUDE A MOVIE RANCH OVERLAY ZONE (MOZ) AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "B" AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT." ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 10, 2012 The City of Santa Clarita will hold a general municipal election on April 10, 2012 to elect two members of the City Council for seats currently held by Councilmembers Laurie Ender and Bob Kellar. Adopt Resolution No. 11-82 calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held April 10, 2012; adopt Resolution No. 11-83 requesting the County of Los Angeles to render specified services to the City; adopt Resolution No. 11-84 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Martin &. Chapman Company to provide election services in the amount of $148,500, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer. In response to public comments, City.Manager Ken Pulskamp provided information. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 21 Approval of the Check Register. City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 21. Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Ender, Ferry, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Meeting Minutes 5 November 8, 2011 Addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer, regarding G&L hospital issues, landscape maintenance districts, and the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments; John Steffen regarding Sheriff's Department issues; Doris Carlson and Kent Carlson regarding film permit issues; and Toby Bazan, regarding HOA and safety issues. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) City Manager Ken Pulskamp commented that the creation of the Landscape Maintenance Districts was in strict adherence to state law; that the cost to the City for having our own Police Department would be double of what the City currently pays for Sheriff Department services; regarding filming in Santa Clarita that the City wants to attract filming for its economic impact with minimizing the impact on residents. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: V' t.� CITY CLERK. Meeting Minutes 6 November 8, 2011