HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-08 - MINUTES - JOINT SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
' CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
FEBRUARY 8, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair McLean called to order the special meeting at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers/Agencymembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none.
CLOSED SESSION
Joseph Montes, City Attorney/Agency Counsel, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session
for the purpose of holding a:
' CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING 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 — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c): 1 matter
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor/Chair McLean recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 6:04 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Joesph Montes, City Attorney/Agency Counsel, announced that no action was taken in Closed
Session that was required to be reported.
ADJOURN
Mayor/Chair McLean adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Weste gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair McLean called to order the regular joint meeting of the City I Council/Redevelopment Agency at 6:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers/Agencymembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Kellar 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve the agenda pulling Items 3, 4, and 6
for comment, and Items 8 and 9 for separate vote.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor McLean introduced the new President of the Chamber of Commerce, Theresa Kingery.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY '
Mayor McLean and Councilmembers recognized the Finance Division for receiving the
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Meritorious Budget Award for the City's
Operating Budget.
Mayor McLean and Councilmembers recognized the Purchasing Division for receiving the
National Purchasing Institute's Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award, an honor
recognizing excellence in public purchasing.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ferry commented on the successful meeting with Shapell and Lewis and asked
Council to adjourn the meeting in memory of Deputy Alain Budge.
Mayor Pro Tem Ender recognized Boy Scouts from Troop 58 in Canyon Country that were in
attendance; welcomed the new Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce President; thanked
the Chamber for hosting their recent Economic Forecast Luncheon; and discussed the upcoming
SCV Winefest on Saturday, February 12, 2011.
Councilmember Kellar offered comments about the recent Super Bowl.
Councilmember Weste commented on the success of the past weekend's Charlie Chaplin
Festival. I
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Mayor McLean commented on the State mandated removal of phosphates from dishwasher
' detergent and discussed alternatives such as the use of vinegar to remove white film on dishes;
offered congratulations to the First Monthly Art Walk at the February 3, 2011 Farmer's Market;
reminded residents about the special primary election on February 15, 2011, made comments
regarding how Proposition 26 could impact the reenactment of the Sales Tax and Gas Tax Swap
Package and requested staff to look into this matter and report back to the Council; and made
comments about the 2006 State Transportation Bond and the use of these funds to pay down debt
on State Bonds and referenced the February 24, 2011 SCAG meeting.
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 the minutes of the January 25, 2011, special and regular joint
meetings of the City Council.
Redevelopment Agency: Approve the minutes of the January 25, 2011, special and
regular joint meetings of the Redevelopment Agency.
ITEM 2
' CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in fall 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 to determine that the titles to all
ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM TO PROVIDE 20475 (DIFFERENT LEVEL OF BENEFITS) AND SECTION 21353
(2.0% AT 60 RETIREMENT FORMULA)
The City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) to
provide employees with retirement benefits. Government Code Section 20475 allows the
contracting agency, the City, to amend its contract or previous amendments to its contract with
CalPERS in order to provide different benefits to new employees hired after the effective date of
the amendment. The City is prohibited from reducing contracted pension benefits for current
employees. Therefore, the City seeks to amend its contract with CalPERS and provide newly
hired employees with the 2.0% at 60 retirement formula based on the 36 highest paid consecutive
months. City Council to adopt Resolution No. 11-2 of intent to amend the contract with the
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) to provide Section 20475 (Different
Level of Benefits) and Section 21353 (2% at 60 retirement formula) for local miscellaneous
' members entering membership for the first time after the effective date of this contract
amendment; introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION, CALIFORNIA I PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA."
Addressing the Council on this item was Theresa Kingery.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.08 TO THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE BUSINESS LICENSING OF
AND OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR MASSAGE BUSINESSES AND
ESTABLISHMENTS, AND MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS AND THERAPISTS
The business licensing and regulation of what are referred to as "massage parlors" and those that
provide massage services (referred to as "massage technicians") are currently governed by the
applicable provisions of Chapter 7.54 of Title 7 of the Los Angeles County Code, which the City
has adopted by reference as part of Title 5 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. In recent years,
the City has seen a significant increase in the number of massage parlors operating in the City,
and along with such proliferation of establishments has come increased reports of illicit activity,
particularly prostitution, at some of these locations. While we are precluded from stopping the
proliferation of massage businesses and establishments, we can adopt measures, within the
confines of state law, that would ensure proper business practices and provide staff with
enforcement tools. In response, the City, in partnership with the Sheriffs Department, began to
explore various options for enhancing the applicable licensing and operational regulations for ,
these businesses and the individuals providing massage services. City Council to conduct second
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 11-3 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING
CHAPTER 7.54 OF TITLE 7 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE AND ADDING IT AS CHAPTER 5.08 OF TITLE 5 OF THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE BUSINESS LICENSING OF
AND OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR MASSAGE BUSINESSES AND
ESTABLISHMENTS, AND MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS AND THERAPISTS," adding
Chapter 5.08 to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code pertaining to the licensing and regulation of
massage businesses and establishments, and massage practitioners and therapists.
Addressing the Council on this item was TimBen Boydston.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT - FISCAL YEAR 2010-11
Assembly Bill 1913 (Schiff -Cardenas Crime Prevention Act), signed into law in 2000, provides
funding to cities and counties for frontline law enforcement officers and juvenile justice
initiatives. Fiscal Year 2010-11 marks the 15th year the City of Santa Clarita has been eligible to
receive grant funding from this program. City Council to accept the Fiscal Year 2010-11
Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant from the County of Los Angeles Chief '
Executive Office (CEO); approve the request from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
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Department - Santa Clarita Valley Station to use the Fiscal Year 2010-I1 COPS funds to
' continue funding the COBRA Team; establish estimated revenues in Account 234-4461.003,
Supplemental Law Enforcement Grant, by $213,620; appropriate $213,620 to Account
16100-5161.001 (Contractual Services); and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute
any contracts, agreements, or change orders arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (L.E.D.) REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR TRAFFIC
SIGNALS, PROJECT M0076 - AWARD CONTRACT
In 2002, the California Energy Commission adopted standards for vehicular traffic signal lamps
and modules, adding standards for pedestrian lamps in 2004. The state mandate now requires
traffic signals to be energy efficient by utilizing L.E.D. technology. City Council to approve the
plans and specifications for the Light Emitting Diode (L.E.D.) Replacement Program, Project
M0076; award the construction contract to Republic Intelligent Transportation Services in the
amount of $121,999, plus a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $18,300, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $140,299, and authorize the expenditure from Account M0076-5161.001;
and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Randy Runyon.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
PARCEL MAP NO. 61950 (COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUMS — DIAMOND PLACE) —
APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Parcel Map No. 61950, consisting of approximately 2.7 acres, is located near the southeasterly
comer of the intersection of Diamond Place and Centre Pointe Parkway and is owned by Sky
Business Center, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. City Council to approve Parcel
Map No. 61950; accept on behalf of the public the offer of dedication; make certain findings;
instruct the Deputy City Manager to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of the
parcel map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Statement on the face of the parcel map; and
instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Statement on the face of the parcel map.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
OLD TOWN NEWHALL LIBRARY CONCRETE DEMOLITION AND ROUGH GRADING,
PROJECT F2007 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project completed the demolition of concrete slabs and rough grading in advance of the
construction of the Old Town Newhall Library.
Councilmember Weste recused herself from participating on this item due to the
proximity of her property to the project area.
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City Council: Accept the completion of the concrete demolition and rough grading for
the Old Town Newhall Library, Project F2007; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of '
Completion; and direct staff to release the retention balance 35 days after the Notice of
Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law.
Redevelopment Agency: Accept the completion of the concrete demolition and rough
grading for the Old Town Newhall Library, Project F2007.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
RAILROAD AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
This project completed the realignment of the westerly curb and Railroad Avenue in the area of
1 lth Street to provide proper lane transitions and traffic guidance following the removal of the
temporary island.
Councilmember Weste recused herself from participating on this item due to the
proximity of her property to the project area.
City Council: Accept the completion of the Railroad Avenue Street Improvements;
direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the
retention balance 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop
notices have been filed, as provided by law.
Redevelopment Agency: Accept the completion of the Railroad Avenue Street I Improvements.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 17 OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) TO ADD A VEHICLE DEALER SALES (VDS) OVERLAY
ZONE, MODIFY THE EXISTING UDC TO PROHIBIT AUTO DEALERS OUTSIDE OF THE
VDS OVERLAY ZONE, AND TO MODIFY THE NORTH VALENCIA AND NORTH
VALENCIA II SPECIFIC PLANS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE VDS OVERLAY ZONE
This is a proposal to amend the Unified Development Code to create a Vehicle Dealer Sales
Overlay Zone to allow for the consolidation of vehicle sales within one area in the City. City
Council to conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 11-4 entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING MASTER CASE 10-096, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT 10-007, TO AMEND THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, THE NORTH
VALENCIA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND THE NORTH VALENCIA 11 SPECIFIC PLAN TO
ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF THE VEHICLE DEALER SALES OVERLAY ZONE
AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION."
Meeting Minutes 6 February 8, 2011
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NO.2
Approval of the Check Register. City Council to approve and ratify for payment the demands
presented in Check Register No. 2.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Items 8 and 9 pulled for a separate vote.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ender, Ferry, Weste, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve Items 8 and 9.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ender Ferry, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
' ITEM 12
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 11 AND TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING
THE USE OF TEMPORARY, NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNS IN THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.
Susan Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Joe Montes, City Attorney, advised that this item is for amendments to Titles 11 and 17 of the
Municipal Code establishing regulations for the use of temporary, non-commercial signs in the
City and establishing a penalty for the illegal installation of such signs within the public right of
way.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman and TimBen Boydston.
Mayor McLean closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, for City Council to approve Master Case 10-046
consisting of Unified Development Code Amendment 10-003, and introduce and
pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
MASTER CASE 10-046, ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND
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AMENDING TITLE 11 AND TITLE 17 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF TEMPORARY,
NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNS."
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ender, Ferry, Weste, Kellar, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 13
NEW BUSINESS
TELEVISING CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSIONS
Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that at this time, the Century Conference Room is used by
the City Council for its study sessions. Since Cityhood, the semi -regular study sessions have
been utilized as an opportunity for the City Council to hold a noticed, public meeting in an
informal manner, to receive information on one or two topics from City staff. The Century room
is currently equipped with four monitors, a projector and a projector screen, but no telecast
equipment, lighting or television -quality sound equipment.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer.
Motion by Weste, to approve the recommended action. There was no second,
motion died.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, for City Council to direct staff to televise the
live study sessions of high interest topics and move to the Council Chambers for
televising.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kellar, Ender, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was TimBen Boydston regarding several items including completion of
the Downtown Newhall Streetscape and the transition of library services; Cam Noltemeyer,
representing SCOPE, regarding the Vista Canyon Ranch Project; Mr. Singh regarding his
property in East Newhall, flood control issues, zoning changes, and his inability to add on to his
property; and Randy Runyon regarding televising of Study Sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. in memory of Deputy Alain Budge.
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FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council
6:00p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor
Clarita, CA.
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will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at
of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
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