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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-13 - MINUTES - SPECIAL JOINT REGULAR (4)CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ender called the special meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No requests to speak were received. CLOSED SESSION Joseph Montes, City Attorney, 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)- one matter Case Name: In re RFI Realty, Inc., et al. US Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Assessor's Parcel Numbers 2840-001-271, 2864-003-922, 2836-016-906, 2836-001- 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 Mayor Ender recused herself from discussion and voting on the Conference with Property Negotiator due to a potential conflict of interest due to financial interests. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ender recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:02 p.m. Meeting Minutes 1 March 13, 2012 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 5:15 P.M. MINUTES OFJOINT CITY COUNCIL/ BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. MARCH 13, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ender called the special meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No requests to speak were received. CLOSED SESSION Joseph Montes, City Attorney, 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)- one matter Case Name: In re RFI Realty, Inc., et al. US Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona CONFERENCE WITH PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Assessor's Parcel Numbers 2840-001-271, 2864-003-922, 2836-016-906, 2836-001- 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 Mayor Ender recused herself from discussion and voting on the Conference with Property Negotiator due to a potential conflict of interest due to financial interests. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ender recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:02 p.m. Meeting Minutes 1 March 13, 2012 CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Joseph Montes, City Attorney, Joseph Montes, City Attorney/Agency Counsel, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported: ADJOURN Mayor Ender adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember McLean gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor/President Ender called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council/Board of Library Trustees at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Santa Clarita representatives from Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles 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. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor Ender and Council recognized the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, commemorating their 100°i Anniversary. Mayor Ender and Council recognized the former Newhall Redevelopment Committee members for their dedication and assistance in bringing new life to Old Town Newhall. The Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita recognized Councilmember Weste for her service to the Center. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY None scheduled. Meeting Minutes 2 March 13, 2.012 COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar acknowledged Richard and Marian Sandnes as recipients of the College of the Canyons Foundation 2012 Silver Spur Coininunity Service Award; commented on the Sanctuary Church which was celebrating their 75t1i year as a church in Santa Clarita; and commented regarding the Santa Clarita Master Chorale's performance on March 25 at the Performing Arts Center with the Masters College Collegiate Singers. Mayor Pro Tem Ferry commented regarding the Emergency Preparedness Expo; commented regarding the Los Angeles Dodgers Red White and Blue Anthem auditions and that vocalists will be selected to perform the National Anthem at various Dodger games including Santa Clarita Valley Day; and commented regarding the April 10 City Council election, the information available on VoteSantaClarita.com, and the live election results show on election night. Councilmember Weste discussed the proper disposal of compact fluorescent light bulbs adding that they can be dropped off at Home Depot or Lowes, picked up at your door by calling 800- 449-7587, or dropped off at the College of the Canyons Household Hazardous Waste Roundup on April 14. Councilmember McLean commented regarding the Emergency Expo on March 31; commented on the 1994 earthquake and emergency light preparedness; commented on the March 15 St. Patrick's Day celebration on Main Street in Old Town Newhall; and commented on the Escape article regarding the 60 miles of trails and paseos available in Santa Clarita. Mayor Ender commented on the 2012 Bookmark Design Contest and congratulated the winners. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the previous City Council and Board of Library Trustees meetings are submitted for approval. City Council and Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the February 28, 2012, special and regular 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 determines that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR STATE LEGISLATION: SB 654, SB 986, AB 1585 On December 29, 2011, the California Supreme Court ruled in California Redevelopment Association (CRA) v. Matosantos that the provisions of AB 1 X 26, Chapter 5, Statutes of 2011- 2012 First Extraordinary Sessions were upheld. Three bills, SB 654, SB 986 and AB 1585, have Meeting Minutes 3 March 13, 2012 been amended or introduced in an effort to address technical fixes necessary to ensure clarity and resolution of problems identified thus far with the elimination of redevelopment agencies authorized under AB1X 26. City Council adopt "support" positions for Senate Bill 654, Senate Bill 986, and Assembly Bill 1585, as recommended by the City Council Ad -Hoc Committee on Redevelopment. Position statements shall be transmitted to each bill's author, members of the Santa Clarita State legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, the California Redevelopment Association and the League of California Cities. Upon a request from Councilmember McLean, Intergovernmental Relations Officer Michael Murphy provided information. One written comment card was received in support of this item. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ENTERPRISE ZONE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND COUNTY OF LOS - ANGELES The City of Santa Clarita currently administers the existing Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone that was designated by the State in July 2007. The new Santa Clarita Valley Enterprise Zone will replace the City's existing Enterprise Zone. The City will be the lead agency on administering the proposed new zone and will work cooperatively with Los Angeles County on marketing the benefits of the program as outlined in the MOU with the County of Los Angeles. Marketing and outreach promoting the Enterprise Zone program to businesses within the City has been budgeted by the City Council for FY 11-12. Any additional marketing and outreach in areas within unincorporated Los Angeles County would be funded by Los Angeles County. The City is required to enter into an MOU with the State of California to accept the final designation and administer the Santa Clarita Valley Enterprise Zone. City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to: Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State of California Housing and Community Development Department to accept the Final Designation and administer the Santa Clarita Valley Enterprise Zone, subject to City Attorney approval; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute renewal options and supplemental documents to the MOU with the State of California,. subject to City Attorney approval; enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Los Angeles authorizing the City of Santa Clarita to administer the Santa Clarita Valley Enterprise Zone, subject to City Attorney approval; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute renewal options and supplemental documents to the MOU with the County of Los Angeles, subject to City Attorney approval. The City will be partnering with the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) on outreach to businesses promoting the Enterprise Zone. Addressing the Council in support of this item was Stacie House, representing SCV Economic Development Corporation. Mayor McLean discussed support of Santa Clarita businesses and commented that the map in the Enterprise Zone packet should indicate the correct name of Railroad Avenue and San Fernando Road should be removed prior to sending to the State. Meeting Minutes 4 March 13, 2012 ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PROCUREMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OFON-BOARD VISUAL DISPLAY MONITORS FOR THE CITY'S TRANSIT FLEET — TIN ADDITION, PHASE 3 As an addition to the Transit Information Network, Santa Clarita Transit is looking to equip its fleet of 86 buses in service along its local and commuter fixed -routes with stand-alone, on -board monitors capable of providing visual automatic stop annunciation, route information, video playback, slide presentations, and location based advertising for its riders. City Council award a contract, in an amount not to exceed $817,438, to Connexionz, Ltd. for the installation and two- year maintenance of On Board Visual Display Monitors and associated equipment to its fleet of 86 buses in service along Santa Clarita Transit's local and commuter fixed routes; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents; and appropriate funds in the amount of $817,438 to account 12400-5201.003, and increase the federal ARRA grant revenue account 700-4424.012 by $817,438. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NO. 4 Approval of the Check Register. Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 4. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the consent calendar and the minutes of February 28 as amended. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Weste, Ferry, Kellar, Ender Noes: None Absent: None Motion Carried. Mayor Pro Tem Ferry exited the meeting. ITEM 7 NEW BUSINESS SANTA CLARITA ECONOMIC GROWTH PROGRAM Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, presented that the City of Santa Clarita's 21 -Point Business Plan for Progress program was approved in 2009 as a way to enhance the economy, build upon Santa Clarita's current successes, improve the infrastructure of the City, and develop the local workforce. The Santa Clarita Economic Growth Program will continue this momentum and work to help local businesses, spur the economy, and generate jobs for residents. Addressing the Council in support of this item was Jonas Peterson; representing the SCV Economic Development Corporation; Terri Crain, representing the SCV Chamber of Commerce; and William Barritt, representing the Chamber of Commerce. Meeting Minutes 5 March 13, 2012 Motion by Kellar, second by Ender, to approve the Santa Clarita Economic Growth -. Program and direct staff to move forward with its implementation with an extension of the Development Fee deferment deadline to 2014. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, McLean, Ender Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPA'T'ION Addressing the Council was Claudette Sterkel regarding oversize vehicle parking and Bruce Boyer regarding the Lone Star matter. City Manager Ken Pulskamp provided information regarding the previous efforts to draft the vehicle parking ordinance. Council discussed and concurred that enforcement of the ordinance should be evaluated and addressed if needed and directed staff to contact the Sterkels. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ender adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. MAYOR ATTEST: <�7 PG CITY CLERK = 1 Meeting Minutes 6 March 13, 2012