HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-10-25 - MINUTES - JOINT SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/
COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
OCTOBER 25, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair/President McLean called to order the special meeting at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The record will show all Councilmembers were present excepting Councilmember Ferry.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No requests to speak have been received.
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- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Case Name: Joyce Vincent vs. City of Santa Clarita, el al.
LASC Case No. PC051579
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor/Chair McLean recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. and
reconvened the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Joseph Montes, City Attorney/Agency Counsel, announced that the City Council voted
unanimously to authorize the City Attorney and Burke, Williams & Sorensen to
undertake the defense of the City in the Joyce Vincent vs. City of Santa Clarita matter
listed on the agenda.
ADJOURN
Mayor/Chair McLean adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councihnember Weste 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 6:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Council/Agency/Board members were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Weste 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, whic 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 Ender, to approve the agenda, pulling item
number 4 for comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor McLean and Councilmembers presented Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(October) & Domestic Violence Prevention Month (November) proclamations to
Soroptomist International of Santa Clarita Valley, Soroptomist International of Greater
Santa Clarita Valley and the Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley.
Mayor McLean and Councilmembers presented a Habitat for Humanity Homes for
Heroes proclamation to the San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley Habitat for
Humanity.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Rachelle Dardeau, Director of the Senior Center, spoke regarding the Senior Center and
its work.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Weste commented regarding an event at Veterans Historical Plaza on
November 11, 2011; commented regarding outreach regarding historical preservation and
asked Council to direct staff to perforin further research regarding what other cities
nationwide have done regarding historical preservation. Mayor McLean and
Councilmembers commented on the suggestion and asked questions of City Manager
Ken Pulskamp. City Manager Ken Pulskamp and Planning Manager Lisa Webber
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provided information. Mayor McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Ender, Councilmember Ferry and
Councilmember Weste indicated that they wished staff to perform this research and
Councilmember Kellar stated that he did not.
Councilmember Ferry commented regarding neighborhood dispute resolution and the
White House Christmas Tree event on November 12 at Saugus Speedway.
Councilmember Kellar commented regarding Every Road Church assisting with cleaning
up road cleanup; and thanked the community regarding its support of the Samuel Dixon
Rubber Ducky Regatta.
Mayor Pro Tem Ender wished Councilmember Weste a happy birthday.
Mayor McLean discussed the Rubber Ducky Regatta, which was sponsored by Boston
Scientific; discussed the Ride for Life bike rides on December 31; discussed the City
Marathon and Mayor's Walk on November 6; reported that she attended SCAG meetings
regarding high speed rail and reported that the California High Speed Rail Authority was
there informed of the need to assemble an MOU and list commitments to upgrade
existing infrastructure in order to be included in the constrained portion of the appropriate
report.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the previous City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Board of Library
Trustees
City Council: Approve the minutes of the October 11, 2011, special and regular joint
meetings.
Redevelopment Agency: Approve the minutes of the October 11, 2011, special and
regular joint meetings.
Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the October 11, 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
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RENEW CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE PARKING ENFORCEMENT
The City of Santa Clarita entered into a one (1) year parking enforcement service contract
with Data Ticket, Inc. in September 2010. City Council directed that the contract return
to the Council after one year of implementation for a decision on whether to renew the
contract with Data Ticket, Inc. City Council renew the parking enforcement service
contract with Data Ticket, Inc., for an additional three (3) years.
Mayor McLean requested staff to discuss discretion with the parking officers; Council
concurred with the request.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
STRATEGIC TOURISM PARTNERSHIPWITH WILLIAM S.'HART'BASEBALL
The City Council approved the formation of the Tourism Marketing District (TMD) in
June 2010. A primary function of the TMD is to identify opportunities that will increase
the amount of tourism -related economic impact in the City. The TMD board was
presented with a partnership opportunity by William S. Hart Baseball (WSHB) at the
September 13, 2011, TMD meeting. The partnership will increase the amount of
economic impact that WSHB baseball and softball tournaments have in the City. City
Council approve the letter of agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and William S.
Hart Baseball; authorize the Fiscal Year 2011-12 expenditure of $50,000 from account
11305-5161.001; authorize City Manager or designee to renew the expenditure for up to
three (3) years, through Fiscal Year 2014-15; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to
execute any contract documents, subject to City Attorney's approval.
Councilmember Ender discussed the item.
Addressing the Council on this item was Jim Backer, representing Hart Baseball,
supporting the reccomended action; Al Ferdman opposing the reccomended action; and
Dana Cop supporting the recommended action.
Two written comments in support of the recommended action were submitted on this
item.
In response to inquiries from Councilmembers Kellar and Ender, City Manager Ken
Pulskamp provided additional information.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
2011-12 OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT M0084 - AWARD
DESIGN CONTRACT
The Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program improves various streets throughout the
City by resurfacing and sealing surface cracks to enhance skid -resistant properties and
increase pavement life. This results in a smoother ride for traffic, an enhanced appearance
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of the area, and extends the economic life of the roadway. City Council award the
contract for engineering design services to Pavement Engineering Inc. for the 2011-12
Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project M0084, in the amount of $111,000 plus
a contingency in the amount of $11,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$122,000; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject
to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
LYONS AVENUE / INTERSTATE 5 INTERCHANGE BEAUTIFICATION, PROJECT
B2010 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will install an irrigation system and landscaping in the California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans) right-of-way within the City boundary for the on- and off-
ramps at the Interstate 5 and Lyons Avenue intersection. The'project will include
landscape and irrigation, decorative fencing, and hardscape improvements. City Council
approve the plans and specifications for the Lyons Avenue / Interstate 5 Interchange
Beautification, Project B2010, and award the construction contractto Mariposa
Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $606,426 and authorize a contingency in the amount of
$121,284, for a total contract amount not to exceed $727,710; authorize a reduction of
$4,453 in Landscape Maintenance District funds from Account B2010357-5161.001; and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACTS FOR BID NUMBER LMD-11-12-05, FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ZONES
T -23A AND T -23B
Results of requests for lowest responsive, responsible bidders from Purchasing bid
process. City Council award a two-year contract to American Heritage to provide base
landscape maintenance services in LMD Zones T -23A (Mountainview Courtyards) and
T -23B (Seco Villas) in the amount of $464,400, plus contingency in the amount of
$69,660, for a total two-year contract amount not to exceed $534,060; appropriate
additional Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) monies from Fund Balance 357 in the
amount of $49,918 to account 12513-5161.010, and $38,476 to account 12514-5161.010
to provide adequate funds to support this contract for the remainder of FY 2011/12.;
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, or modify the awards in the event issues of impossibility of performance
arise, and execute up to three (3) annual renewal options not to exceed the annual bid
amount plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, contingent upon the appropriation
of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year, and execute all
documents subject to City Attorney approval.
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ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
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CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20
Approval of the Check Register. City Council approve and ratify for payment the
demands presented in Check Register No. 20.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Ender, Ferry, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM--12—
PUBLIC
PUBLIC HEARING
MASTER CASE 11-116 FOR THE ANNEXATION (ANX 11-003), PREZONE (PRZ
11-002), AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT (SOI 11-003) FOR THE
686.16 -ACRE SOUTH SAND CANYON ANNEXATION AND MASTER CASE 1I-
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
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City Clerk, Sarah Gorman, stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
Addressing the Council on this item was Jonas Peterson representing the Santa Clarita
Valley Economic Development Corporation speaking in support of the recommended
action.
Two written comments were submitted in support of the recommended action.
Mayor McLean closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Ender, for City Council to Introduce and pass
to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, APPROVING PREZONE 11-
002 (MASTER CASE 11-116) FOR THE SOUTH SAND CANYON
ANNEXATION, AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT."; adopt a resolution requesting that the Local
Agency Formation Commission of Los Angeles County (LAFCO) initiate
proceedings to amend the City's Sphere of Influence and Annex the inhabited,
686.16 -acre South Sand Canyon Annexation Area (Master Case 11-116); 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 11-117, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
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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."
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ender, Ferry, Weste, McLean
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Al Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory
Committee regarding chloride and Jennifer Duke Adams regarding handicap issues.
STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation)
City Manager Ken Pulskamp provided information
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
Clarita, CA.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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