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Home My WebLink About2011-11-22 - MINUTES - JOINT SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL -MINUTES OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ SPECIAL MEETING 4:30 P.M. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 22, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Mayor/Chair McLean called to order the special meeting at 4:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present excepting Councilmember Weste. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No requests to speak were 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- EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(a) — Insurance Auto Collision Inc. vs. City of Santa Clarita, Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita. LASC Case No PC051826 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 — POTENTIAL LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(c) — two matters. CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Assessor's Parcel Numbers 2840-001-271, 2864-003-922, 2836-016-906, 2836- 011-901, 2836-004-903, 2831-026-900, 2866-007-065, an additional site within the Remsen Street right-of-way approximately 1000 feet southeast of Sierra Highway and an additional site located on the south side of Soledad Canyon Road, approximately 450 feet east of Lost Canyon Road. City's Authorized Negotiator: City Manager Negotiating Parties: Metro Under Negotiation: ,Price and Terms RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor/Chair McLean recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 4:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:02 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Joseph Montes, City Attorney/Agency Counsel, announced that this evening in closed session, the City Council voted unanimously to authorize the City Attorney and Burke, Williams & Sorensen to undertake the defense of the City and the Agency in the Insurance Auto Collision Inc. vs. City of Santa Clarita, et al. matter. ADJOURN Mayor/Chair McLean adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Kellar gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor/Chair/President McLean called to order the regular joint meeting at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers 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. 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 Ender, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling item number 3 for Council comment and numbers 4 and 5 for public comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor McLean and Council recognized Parks, Recreation, and Community Services staff for receiving seven International Festival and Events Association Awards. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY None scheduled. Meeting Minutes 2 November 22, 2011 COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving, and commented on the Metrolink Toy Holiday Express, which will be stopping at the Newhall Metrolink on Sunday, November 27, 2011, with information available at www.metrolinktrains.com; and requested adjournment in the name of Richard Alan Mootnick. Councilmember Ferry made no comments. Councilmember Kellar commented regarding the Festival of Trees located at Westfield Town Center and thanked Gary and Myrna Condie and all the supportive volunteers for planning the event; thanked Chris Schabel and his wife for their pai-ticipation with the event; and thanked City staff for a wonderful Veteran's Day event on November 11, 2011. Mayor Pro Tem Ender discussed the Thanksgiving dinner at the Community Center; Book Club Extravaganza with the Public Library; thanked Valencia High School students for attending the Council meeting; and requested an adjournment in the memory of Karen Newman. Mayor McLean discussed the upcoming Vendor Outreach Program Workshop on December 2, 2011 at City Hall; discussed warranty work that the County will be performing at the at the Canyon Country branch of the Public Library; discussed improvements to the Lyons/I-5 connection; commented on the installation of smart connect meters from Southern California Edison and her concerns regarding the installations; provided the Edison telephone number (800-810-2369) for any questions the public may have; and with Council consensus requested that City staff work with Edison to provide further information to residents. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the previous City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Board of Library Trustees meetings are submitted for approval. City Council, Redevelopment Agency, and Board of Library Trustees approve the minutes of the November 8, 2011, regular meeting. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF MULTIWAY STOP CONTROLS FOR THE INTERSECTION OF CARNEGIE AVENUE AND BARCOTTA DRIVE Staff received a request from an area resident to install multiway stop controls at the intersection of Carnegie Avenue and Barcotta Drive. The resident indicated heavy vehicular and school-age pedestrian congestion at the intersection during the morning Meeting Minutes 3 November 22, 2011 arrival and afternoon school dismissal periods. Staff conducted an analysis of the - intersection and determined the installation of multiway stop controls will improve the safety and operation of the intersection. City Council adopt Resolution No. 11-85 authorizing the installation of multiway stop controls for the intersection of Carnegie Avenue and Barcotta Drive. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NO -STOPPING ANYTIME ZONE ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF SECO CANYON FRONTAGE ROAD Staff received a request from local residents to install a no -stopping anytime zone along the west side of Seco Canyon Frontage Road between Decoro Drive and Guadilamar Drive. Residents indicated Seco Canyon Frontage Road is a narrow street and is often blocked by parents as they drop off and pick up students at nearby schools. Residents feel removing parking on one side will improve safety and circulation, especially during school drop-off and dismissal times. Based on observation of traffic conditions in the area and the feedback received from affected residents, staff determined that removing parking (770 feet) would enhance operation and safety. Saugus and Hart School Districts and nearby schools have supported the proposal to remove parking. City Council adopt Resolution No. 11-86 establishing a no -stopping anytime zone along the west side of Seco Canyon Frontage Road. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR PURCHASE OF 17.20 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN PLACERITA CANYON, SANTA CLARITA, CA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL 2833-023-020 Purchase 17.20 +/- acres of real property in Placerita Canyon for the purpose of open space preservation. City Council approve the purchase of 17.20 +/- acres of real property in Placerita Canyon, Assessor's Parcel 2833-023-020, for open space preservation at a total cost of $90,000, which includes $15,000 for escrow, title, surveying fees, and due diligence costs, and $20,000 for open space start-up costs including gates, fencing, and signs as may be required; appropriate $52,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.004; appropriate $20,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592- 5201.008; authorize the transfer of $18,000 from Contractual Services Account R0002303-5161.001 to Environmental Mitigation Land Acquisition Account R0002303- 5201.004; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer and Jim Farley. City Manager Ken Pulskamp provided information in response to public comments. Meeting Minutes 4 November 22, 2011 ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST Section 549.70 of the Government Code, also known as "The Maddy Act" requires that the legislative body must cause to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions and committees which are appointed by the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency. City Council: Approve the Local Appointments List, and designate all branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library to receive a copy of the list. Redevelopment Agency: Approve the Local Appointments List, and designate all branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library to receive a copy of the list. Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer. ITEM 6 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. 22. City Manager Ken Pulskamp provided information in response to public comments Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve the Consent Calendar. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Anna Frutos-Sanchez representing Southern California Edison regarding SCE Smart Connect; Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee regarding chloride; Pam and Jim Hogan representing SCV Memorial, Inc., regarding the Historical Veterans Plaza use policy; Cam Noltemeyer regarding open space, elections, and water quality; and Toby Bazan regarding Canyon Country security issues. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) City Manager Ken Pulskamp and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Rick Gould provided information in response to public comments. ADJOURNMENT I Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting in the memory of Alan Richard Mootnick and Karen Newman at 7:22 p.m. Meeting Minutes 5 November 22, 2011 On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Ender, Ferry, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Anna Frutos-Sanchez representing Southern California Edison regarding SCE Smart Connect; Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee regarding chloride; Pam and Jim Hogan representing SCV Memorial, Inc., regarding the Historical Veterans Plaza use policy; Cam Noltemeyer regarding open space, elections, and water quality; and Toby Bazan regarding Canyon Country security issues. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) City Manager Ken Pulskamp and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Rick Gould provided information in response to public comments. ADJOURNMENT I Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting in the memory of Alan Richard Mootnick and Karen Newman at 7:22 p.m. Meeting Minutes 5 November 22, 2011 - - FUTURE MEETINGS - - - - _- - - - The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, lst floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. 7Z/ G/� MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK 1 Meeting Minutes . 6 November 22, 2011