HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-12 - MINUTES - SPECIAL JOINT REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES OFJOINT CITY COUNCIL/
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
MAY 22, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferry called the special meeting to order at 5:30 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 PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Assessor's Parcels Nos. 2827-028-005, 006, 007, 008, 019, 020; 2827-029-004 and
016.
Agency Negotiator: Owner: Gateway Ranch, LLC
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:02 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Joseph Montes, City Attorney/Agency Counsel, announced that no action was taken in Closed
Session that was required to be reported.
ADJOURN
Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar gave the invocation.
I
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/President Ferry called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council/Board of
Library Trustees at 6:05 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
All Couneilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem 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 Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, moving Item 21 to be
heard before the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Councilmember McLean and Council recognized the Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library.
Councilmember Boydston and Council recognized Santa Clarita Velo Cycling Club for their
outstanding service to the community and for hosting the Century Ride Benefiting Child and
Family Center.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
None scheduled.
Mayor Ferry clarified the intent of the City Council and how public participation will take
place, including that persons may submit cards for public participation after the close of
the first public participation session and be eligible to participate in the continued public
participation session, and that speakers may only address the Council under Public
Participation one time per meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Leon Worden regarding Canyon Country history, Frank Schrans,
representing Old Orchard I H.O.A., regarding paseo refurbishment in L.MD T-2, and Lori Rivas
regarding library staffing.
City Manager Ken Pulskamp commented regarding the excellent education of the library staff.
Councilmember Boydston commented that having a citizen on the Board of Library Trustees
would be a good idea and Councilmember McLean commented that the intent of the Board of
Library Trustees was to eventually transition to a citizen's committee.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Meeting Minutes 2 May 22, 2012
Councilmember Weste commented on the Armed Forces Day event at Veterans Historical Plaza
' and commented on the trail head dedication on Friday, June 15, and commented on the two Santa
Clarita Sanitation District violations for water quality.
Councilmember McLean commented regarding the E -Waste Recycling event on Friday, June 15
Lit the Chamber of Commerce office on Tourney Road, and commented regarding the Special
City Council meeting with the High Speed Rail Authority on June 1 I at Sulphur Springs
Elementary School and whether the meeting should take place at City Hall instead.
Councilmember Boydston invited the public to attend Senses every third Thursday and to visit
the Canyon Theatre Guild and the Repertory East Playhouse; and read a letter to
Councilmembers, City Manager Pulskamp, and City Attorney Montes regarding compensation
for new Councilmembers and requested that this be placed on the agenda at the next Council
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar extended best wishes to long time residents John and Linda Sloan, on
their move to Watertown, Tennessee; commented regarding the successful Washington DC trip
with a delegation representing the City, and commented on the Memorial Day program at Eternal
Valley and invited all to attend.
Mayor Ferry congratulated all who participated in the drumming event at College of the Canyons
on; extended gratitude to Mountain View Elementary for their special day class and special
1 gardening program and to Northpark Elementary recognizing Camille Pagkalinawan for her art
submission in the best thing about Santa Clarita coloring contest; commented on the Boys &
Girls club event on June 2; reminded the public that high school graduations will be occurring
over the next few weeks and wished all the best to seniors heading off to college; and
commented on the Blue Ribbon 'bask Force committee statement that the state will be ceasing its
operation of youth courts and requested that the City Manager and City Attorney to look for a
method to continue to give the City jurisdiction to incentivize children to use the City system.
Council concurred to hear Item 21 at this time.
ITEM 21
NEW BUSINESS
FEDERAL LEGISLATION: PROPOSED CEMEX SOLEDAD CANYON MINE
Intergovernmental Relations Officer Michael Murphy advised that since 1999, the City of Santa
Clarita has been aggressively opposing the siting of a 56,000,000 net ton sand and gravel mine in
Soledad Canyon, immediately east of the City of Santa Clarita. The large scale mining project is
being proposed by CEMEX on surface estate that is owned by the City of Santa Clarita, while
the underlying mining rights are retained by the United States Bureau of Land Management
(BLM). In an effort to explore every legislative opportunity that may exist daring the current
session of Congress, the Council wishes to express its appreciation for all of the legislative
efforts to date and applaud the continuing discussions with City's federal legislators.
Furthermore, on the theory that legislation introduced in both houses of Congress increases the
chances for a final resolution of the issue, the Council formally requests that Representative
McKeon work with the City of Santa Clarita, CEMEX, and Chairman Hastings and his staff in
developing, introducing, and securing enactment into law of bi-partisan legislation that captures
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the three key goals of the City and CEMEX, does not violate the House rules relating to
earmarks, and leads to resolution of the mining dispute between the City and CEMEX.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar thanked Michael Murphy for his hard work and dedication on behalf of
the City.
Michael Murphy provided clarification regarding earmark language in the proposed resolution in
response to questions about earmarks from Councilmember Boydston.
Addressing the Council was Andrew Fried of Safe Action for the Environment, Inc.; Diane
Trautman; Dr. Lee Rogers; Dante Acosta; Minerva Williams; Todd Hoover, Carole Lutness,
representing SCV Fair Elections, David Lutness; Rosemarie Sanchez -Fraser, representing
seniors in the Friendly Valley community; Kevin Korenthal; Raymond Kutylo; Alan Ferdman,
Berta Gonzalez -Harper; Nanette Meister; Allan Cameron; and Sandra Cattell, representing the
Sierra Club.
One written comment was submitted on this item.
Councilmember Weste thanked the community for their input, and gave accolades for the efforts
of Councilmember Kellar and Intergovernmental Relations Officer Michael Murphy, and
discussed the impacts of the proposed mine.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar commented on the efforts of the City and asked the community to support
the City's action by logging on to Safe4enviromment.org and sign the petition to oppose the
Cemex Mine project.
Councilmember Boydston stated Cemex is a federal problem that needs to be resolved at the
federal level and that Congressman McKeon needs to take action.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 12-34 relating to federal
legislation and CEMEX's proposed Soledad Canyon mine. Copies of the resolution
shall be transmitted to Senator Barbara Boxer, Senator Dianne Feinstein and
Representative Howard P. "Buck" McKeon.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 1
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 2
Meeting Minutes 4 May 22, 2012
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 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
May 8, 2012, special and regular meetings as amended.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATE LEGISLATION: SB 965
On May 8, 2012, the City Council Legislative Committee met and considered SB 965, currently
pending before the California Legislature. if enacted into law, this bill would regulate
proceedings of the State Water Resources Control Board or a regional board in relation to ex
parte communications. City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative
Committee and adopt a "support" position for Senate Bill 965 (Wright) and transmit letters of
support to Senator Wright, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative
committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Committee.
In response to a question from Councilmember McLean, Mike Murphy provided information.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATE LEGISLATION: SB 1402
On May 8, 2012, the City Council Legislative Committee met and considered SB 1402, currently
pending before the California Legislature. If enacted into law, this bill would recast and revise
the provisions governing the California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce
Development Program that is to be repealed on January 1, 2013, and would establish a revised
program that would operate until January 1, 2018. City Council adopt the recommendation of
the City Council Legislative Committee and adopt a "support" position for Senate Bill 1402
(Lieu) and transmit letters of support to Senate Member Lieu, Santa Clarita's state legislative
delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, League of California Cities,
and the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATE LEGISLATION: SB 1566
On May 8, 2012, the City Council Legislative Committee met and considered SB 1566, currently
pending before the California Legislature. If enacted into law, this bill would restore aportion of
Motor Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenue previously designated to newly incorporated cities or
cities, like Santa Clarita, that have annexed inhabited territory. City Council adopt the
recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and adopt a "support" position for
Senate Bill 1566 (Negrete McLeod) and transmit letters of support to Senator Negrele McLeod,
Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown,
and League of California Cities.
ITEM 6
Meeting Minutes 5 May 22, 2012
CONSENT CALENDAR
MEASURE CK- SULPHUR SPRINGS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE 1
On May 8, 2012, the City Council Legislative Committee met and considered Measure CK, a
General Obligation Bond measure that will be on the June >, 2012, ballot for voter approval. If
approved, Measure CK would authorize the Board of Trustees of the Sulphur Springs Union
School District to issue general obligation bonds, in an amount not to exceed $72 million. City
Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and adopt a
"support" position for Measure CK and transmit a letter of support to the Sulphur Springs Union
School District Board of Trustees.
Addressing the Council on this item were Joan MacGregor, representing Yes on Measure CK;
Roxanne Jeppesen, representing Yes on Measure CK; and Michael Naoum.
Two written comments were submitted on this item.
Mayor Ferry discussed protection of local children with passage of the bonds.
Councilmember McLean discussed the tax rates under Measure CK.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar stated his support for Measure CK.
Councilmember Boydston discussed Mr. Naoum's comments and Ms. MacGregor responded to
his inquiries. He stated that he supported the trustee's solution.
ITEM 7 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD RFP CONTRACT #CMO -11-24-24 FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES
Outside graphic design services are needed to fulfill the approximately 600 graphic design jobs
required City-wide by City staff each year. City Council award graphic design contracts to:
McGregor Shott, L Burrows, Trailer Park, Evenas Design, and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute all contract documents and renewals.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF MULTIWAY STOP CONTROLS
FOR THE INTERSECTION OF PLACERITOS BOULEVARD AND QUIGLEY CANYON
ROAD
The Master's College requested the City evaluate the intersection of Placeritos Boulevard and
Quigley Canyon Road for possible enhancements to the pedestrian crossings at the intersection.
The school indicated a large number of pedestrians/students cross the intersection at various
times of the day. Staff conducted an analysis of the intersection and determined multiway stop
controls will reduce the pedestrian/vehicle conflict and enhance the pedestrian safety at the
intersection. City Council adopt Resolution No. 12-25, authorizing the installation of multiway
stop controls for the intersection of Placeritos Boulevard and Quigley Canyon Road.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Minutes 6 May 212012
AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE DOOR-TO-DOOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
' AND USED MOTOR OIL COLLECTION PROGRAM TO WM CURBSIDE, LLC
The City of Santa Clarita's Used Oil and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Door -To -Door
Collection program offers a free service to residents as a safe and convenient means to properly
dispose of used motor oil and HHW materials such as paint, car batteries, and other common
household chemicals. City Council award the contract for the Door -To -Door Household
Hazardous Waste and Used Motor Oil Collection program to WM Curbside, LLC, for an annual
amount not to exceed $60,000; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute renewals
in accordance with the term of the contract, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION FOR FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT TO ALLOW ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR FRANCHISED SOLID
WASTE SERVICE PROVIDER
Annual rate adjustment pursuant to the approved Franchise Agreement. City Council adopt
Resolution No. 12-26, for the First Amendment of the Amended and Restated Agreement
Between the City of Santa Clarita and USA Waste of California, Inc., (Waste Management) for
Residential Solid Waste Management Services, allowing an adjustment in their residential rates
by 2.36 percent based on the formula outlined in their Franchise Agreement; and authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute the amendment, subject to City Attorney approval.
' ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
OUTDOOR LIGHTING RETROFIT, PROJECT R0005, AND DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
BLOCK GRANT DE-SC003068, AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT -
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
The proposed project updated existing high-pressure sodium, metal halide, and florescent light
fixtures on selected City bridges, facilities, and parks to energy-efficient induction lighting. City
Council accept the completion of the Outdoor Lighting Retrofit, Project R0005; direct the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the remaining retention 35 days
after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided
by law.
Addressing the Council on this item was David Lutness.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
SAFE ROUTES TO SCI-IOOL INFRASTRUCTURE, PROJECT T1014 - APPROVE PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project consists of the construction of physical improvements at crossings near Valley View
Community School, Valencia Valley Elementary School, and North Park Elementary School.
The project will enhance students' safety by reducing the speed of vehicles near school grounds
and increasing the visibility of school crossings. City Council approve the plans and
specifications for the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure, Project 1-1014; award the
construction contract to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc.. in the amount of $147,777, and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $29,555, for a total contract amount not to exceed $177,332; and
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authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval. '
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 STATEMENTOF INVESTMENT
POLICY
Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City Treasurer may annually present the
City's Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or make any changes to the existing
policy. City Council adopt the City of Santa Clarita's Fiscal Year 2012-13 Statement of
Investment Policy and direct staff to submit the policy to the Association of Treasurers United
States and Canada (APT US&C) for certification in their annual award program.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 8 AND 9
Approval of the Check Register. City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands
presented in Check Register Nos. 8 and 9.
Motion by Boydston, second by Weste, to approve the consent calendar pulling Item
Nos. 3, 6, and 11 for public comment.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
ITEM 15
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND FIVE-
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Sarah Gorman stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
City Manager Ken Pulskamp advised that the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget process is a six
month effort that began in January 2012. The City Council Budget Subcommittee, which is
comprised of Mayor Ferry and Mayor Pro Tem Kellar, has been involved in the budget process
and played a significant role in the development of the recommended budget.
Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
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Councilmember McLean commented on the SCAG acronym.
Councilmember Boydston discussed the budget timing and requested having the detailed budget
information two weeks prior to the hearing to review and be comfortable voting on the item.
Councilmember Kellar proposed a Special meeting specifically for budget to enable extra time
for review of the budget.
City Manager Ken Pulskamp responded to questions from Councilmember Boydston regarding
spending on the North Newhall Specific Project, regarding the general increase for Capital
Improvements, and regarding intermodal access for the Henry Mayo Hospital.
Public Works Director Robert Newman responded to a question from Councilmember Boydston
regarding developer spending for I lenry Mayo Hospital and Mr. Pulskamp responded to a
question from Councilmember Boydston regarding the Rivendale Open Space Master Plan, and
the total amount for contracted services and professional services.
Councilmember Weste commented regarding the balanced and on-time budget.
Mayor Ferry commented regarding the timing of material received for Council meetings.
' Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to conduct the Public Hearing on the proposed
Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement
Program and schedule the budget for adoption at the June 12, 2012 City Council
meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, McLean, Weste, Ferry
Noes: None
Abstain with reason: Boydston — requires additional information to comfortably
vote.
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 16
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO FEES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Sarah Gorman stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Carmen Magana, Finance Manager. advised that staff recommends Citywide fees and charges be
increased by the December year end Consumer Price Index (CPI) - all urban consumers for the
Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County area. That percentage increase, as reported by the
United States Department of Labor is 2.2 percent.
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Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Ms. Magana and Mr. Pulskamp responded to questions from Councihnember Boydston. '
Motion by McLean, second by Weste, to conduct the Public Hearing on the Annual
Adjustment to Fees and Amendments to the Fee Schedule and adopt
Resolution No. 12-27, establishing a schedule of fees and charges for City services.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boydston, McLean, Weste, Kellar, Ferry
Noes: None.
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 17
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Mayor Perry opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Sarah Gorman stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
In report, Kevin Tonoian, Administrative Services/Information Technology Manager, advised
that the purpose of the public hearing, an annual required procedure, is to present for City
Council's consideration the Final Engineer's Reports for the various special districts and request
approval to provide the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller necessary data for the
assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2012/13 Property Tax Rolls.
One written comment card was received on this item.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Boydston requested that staff respond to the questions posted in a written
comment card posed by resident Robert Crawford. Administrative Services/Information
Technology Manager Kevin Tonoian responded.
Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to conduct the Public Hearing and adopt
Resolution Nos. 12-28, 12-29,12-30,12-31 and 12-32, approving the Engineer's
Reports for the Fiscal Year 2012/13 annual levy of assessments for the continuation
of maintenance for the following special districts: Drainage Benefit Assessment
Areas, Landscape Maintenance Districts, Streetlight Maintenance District, the
Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, and the Tourism
Marketing District.
On roll call vote: '
Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Motion carried.
ITEM 18
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Sarah Gorman stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
In report, Damen Hernandez, Deputy City Manager, advised that the purpose of the public
hearing, an amoral required procedure, is to present for City Council's consideration the Final
Engineer's Report for the Open Space Preservation District and request approval to provide the
Los Angeles County Assessor necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year
2012/13 Property Tax Rolls.
Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Weste commented regarding the success of the District.
' Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to conduct the Public Hearing and adopt
Resolution No. 12-33, approving the Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2012/13
annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for the Open Space
Preservation District.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Boydston, McLean, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE STORMWATER POLLUTION
PREVENTION FEE AND INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE
DETERMINING THE ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2012/13
Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Sarah Gorman stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
In report, Travis Lange, Environmental Services Manager, advised that the purpose of the public
hearing is to determine and approval of the rates for the Stormwatcr Pollution Prevention Fee for
Fiscal Year 2012-2013.
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Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Boydston, to conduct the Public Hearing on the annual
report and list for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2012-
2013 and introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING ITS ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION
PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013."
On roll call vote: Kellar, Boydston, McLean, Weste, Ferry
Ayes: None
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA
PIPELINE, L.P.
Elena Galvez, Management Analyst, reported that on May 8, 2012, a Public Hearing on the
ordinance to grant a franchise to Crimson California Pipeline was held, and a motion was passed
to conduct the Public Hearing and reintroduce the ordinance to grant a franchise to Crimson
California Pipeline L.P., contingent upon the City's ability to get insurance coverage from
Crimson that is equal to or exceeds the insurance coverage previously provided by Shell
California Pipeline Company, LLC.
One written comment was submitted on this item.
Councilmember Boydston commended staff for increasing the insurance coverage on the
agreement.
Motion by Boydston, second by Kellar, to conduct second reading and adopt an
ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO
CONSTRUCT AND USE AN OIL PIPELINE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA
PIPELINE, L.P."
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boydston, McLean, Weste, Kellar, Ferry
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONTINUED '
Addressing the Council was Ray Kutylo regarding Councilmember compensation.
Councilmember Ferry requested a memo from the City Attorney discussing benefits and salary.
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In response to a question from Councilmember Weste, City Manager Ken Pulskamp discussed
tiered employee benefits.
Councilmember Boydston requested that the Councilmember compensation be placed on the
next agenda.
City Manager Pulskamp stated that due to time to research, it would be placed on the June 26
agenda.
Councilmember Boydston commented on the transparency of the Councilmember compensation
including benefits and stated that he would like this discussed in open session.
ADJOURNMENT'
Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd,. Santa,ClarijtayCA,
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