Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-12-11 - MINUTES - SPECIAL JOINT REGULAR (2)CALL TO OIZDFR Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting at 4:34 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION t 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) — two matters. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 4:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Joseph Montes, City Attorney, announced that the City Council voted unanimously to authorize the City Attorney and the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen to undertake the defense of the City in the Santana vs. City of Santa Clarita matter. ADJOURN Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m. I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special reorganization meeting at 5:04 p.m. Meeting Minutes I December 11, 2012 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ' MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 4:30 P.M. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL RE -ORGANIZATION SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. DECEMBER 11, 2012 CALL TO OIZDFR Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting at 4:34 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION t 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) — two matters. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 4:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 5:00 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Joseph Montes, City Attorney, announced that the City Council voted unanimously to authorize the City Attorney and the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen to undertake the defense of the City in the Santana vs. City of Santa Clarita matter. ADJOURN Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m. I CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special reorganization meeting at 5:04 p.m. Meeting Minutes I December 11, 2012 ROLL CALL , All COUncilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Ferry led the flag salute. SENIOR CENTER SILVERTONE SINGERS Council and members of the public were treated with a serenade by the Senior Center Silvertone Singers. REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR Mayor Ferry commented on the City's 2012 accomplishments. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR ON BEHALF OF NON -CITY OFFICIALS Making presentations to Mayor Ferry were Tom Campbell, Board President of Castaic Lake Water Agency (CLWA), Bruce Fortine representing the Santa Clarita Community College District, Gloria Mercado-Fortine, Board President, along with Paul Strickland , Boardmember, and Superintendent Rob Challinor of William S. Hart High School District, Morris Thomas representing Congressman Buck McKeon, Kara Seward, District Director of State Senator Fran Pavley's office, Linda Lambourne, District Director of Assemblyman Scott Wilk's office; Dave Perry representing Supervisor Mike Antonvich's office, and Andy Fried, President, Safe Action for the Environment (SAFE). ' OUTGOING MAYOR TURNS GAVEL OVER TO CITY CLERK Mayor Ferry turned the gavel over to Interim City Clerk Armine Chaparyan. CITY CLERK OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR FOR 2012 Armine Chaparyan, Interim City Clerk, opened the nominations for the office of Mayor. Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Kellar as Mayor. Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Boydston, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. CITY CLERK SWEARS IN NEW MAYOR Interim City Clerk Armine Chaparyan administered the oath of office to Mayor Bob Kellar. CITY CLERK TURNS GAVEL OVER TO NEW MAYOR ' Interim City Clerk Armine Chaparyan presented the gavel to Mayor Bob Kellar. Meeting Minutes 2 December 11, 2012 ' NEW MAYOR OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Kellar opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to nominate Councilmember Weste as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Boydston requested clarification on the components of the nomination process and requested to agendize a policy of automatic mayoral rotation. ` Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Boydston, McLean, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. NEW MAYOR GIVES ACCEPTANCE SPEECH Mayor Kellar outlined the City's goals and projects for 2013. ' NEW CITY MANAGER MAKES COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented and shared his vision for Santa Clarita. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Boydston commented that he looked forward to working with Mayor Kellar. Councilmember McLean thanked Councilmember Ferry for his enthusiasm and commented that she is looking forward to working with Mayor Kellar. Mayor Pro Tem Weste thanked Councilmember Ferry for working hard for kids and making their lives better and commented that the City is lucky to have a Mayor such as Mayor Kellar. Councilmember Ferry congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Weste and Mayor Kellar. Mayor Kellar commented on the City's success and gave accolades to Councilmember Ferry on his job as Mayor. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Steve Lindberg regarding incoming Mayor Kellar; John Cassidy representing Pacific Grove Homeowners regarding Isabella Parkway; and Dante Acosta representing Gold Star Families regarding congratulations to Mayor Kellar. I Councilmember Ferry exited the meeting at 5:53 p.m. Meeting Minutes 3 December 11, 2012 ADJOURN Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m. RECEPTION INVOCATION Councilmember McLean delivered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor/President Kellar called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council/Board of Library Trustees at 6:20 p.m. ROLL CALL All Council/Boardmembers were present with the exception of Council/Boardmember Ferry. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember McLean 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 I 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 Weste, second by McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling item 1 for comment, items 3, 5, and 7 for separate vote, and to continue item 8 with a separate vote. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS None. scheduled. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY None scheduled. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Allan Cameron regarding the legacy of the City of Santa Clarita Citizen Formation Committee, Co -Presidents Amanda Phillips and Chase Lawson and other Boardmembers of Safe Rides presenting a plaque to the City in recognition of the City's 25°i Anniversary, Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee regarding the Regional Water Board fines and County Water Board Assessment, Berta Gonzalez -Harper , expressed gratitiude to outgoing Mayor Ferry and congratulated incoming Mayor Kellar, and Ray Henry regarding methodology of the recently approved rent increase. Meeting Minutes 4 December 11, 2012 I"Three written comment cards were received. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Striplin commented regarding County Storm Water assessment and that the item is agendized for the first meeting in January, and referred the chloride and rent increase issues to the City Attorney Joe Montes for discussion. City Attorney Montes commented that the Sanitation District chloride issue should be agendized if discussed by Council and clarified the process used to appeal a rent increase to the Manufactured Home Rent Adjustment Panel COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember McLean commented on the Clean Water Clean Beaches initiative and encouraged citizens to mail in the protest card received in the mail or go online to www.LACountycleanwater.ore to download a printable version of the protest card; commented on the current food drive to benefit the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry; and commented on discounts provided by a number of local businesses to customers who present a metrolink ticket. Councilmember Boydston commented on the County stormwater item on an upcoming City Council agenda, commented regarding the double taxing in reference to the Clean Water Clean ' Beaches initiative; requested that the Sanitation District Chloride issue be addressed at the December 20 special meeting; and requested with Council concurrance to agendize an item to consider a stop sign on Isabella Parkway. Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented regarding the Clean Water Clean Beaches initiative, commented on the support from Washington regarding the Cemex issue, and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Rudy Cordova, a historic family member of the Santa Clarita Valley. Mayor Kellar invited the public to attend a brief tribute program at City Hall on Wednesday, December 12 in honor of members of the military that have been lost since 9/11. Councilmember Boydston inquired regarding the possible Castaic Lake Water Agency purchase of Valencia Water and if the City has a role in the process. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - The minutes of the previous City Council/Board of Library Trustees/Successor Agency and the meeting of the City Council/ Board of Library Trustees meetings are submitted for approval. City Council/Board of Library Trustees/Successor Agency: Approve the minutes of the November 13, 2012, regular meeting. City Council and ' Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the November 27, 2012, regular meeting. Meeting Minutes 5 December 11. 2012 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 CONSENT CALENDAR APPOINTMENT OF CITY OF SANTA CLARITA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GREATER LOS ANGELES VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT- The City of Santa Clarita received notice the appointed representative's term will expire January 7, 2013. The City may reappoint Trustee Robert Newman or appoint a new trustee for either a two- or four-year term of office, commencing on January 7, 2013. Councilmember Boydston commented regarding the possiblity of appointing a citizen to serve in this position. City Manager Ken Striplin answered inquiries from Mayor Kellar, Councilmember Boydston, and Councilmember McLean. Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to reappoint Robert Newman, Director of ' Public Works, to the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District Board to represent the City of Santa Clarita for a two-year term, commencing on January 7, 2013. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar Noes: Boydston Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR 2012-13 OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT M0090 - 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 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 2012-13 Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project M0090, in the amount of $82,005, plus a contingency in the amount of $10,720, for a total contract amount not to exceed $92,725; 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, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the Meeting Minutes 6 December 11, 2012 City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENTS OR FUTURE MODIFICATIONS THEREOF FOR LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AID FUNDED PROJECTS - With the approval of this resolution, the City will be able to expedite routing and signature of agreements, which provide the mechanism for the City to receive reimbursement for grant funding. Councilmember Boydston requested that the City Manager remain one of authorized signature to execute grant documents. Motion by Boydston, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 12-74 to confirm the intent of City Council with regard to authorizing the execution of grant funding agreements; authorize the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, or their designee's to execute grant documents. This resolution confirms Resolution 03-77, which was adopted by the City Council on June 10, 2003. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean Weste, Boydston, Kellar Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION. AND ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR TRACT NOS. 71564-01, 71564-02, 71564-03, 71564-04, AND 71564 (RESIDENTIAL PHASES OF GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH) - Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve the final maps for Golden Valley Ranch. City Council approve Tract Nos. 71564-01, 71564-02, 71564-03, 71564-04, and 71564 (residential phases of Golden Valley Ranch); accept on behalf of the public, the easements for covered storm drain, appurtenant structures, ingress and egress purposes; the easements for ingress and egress purposes; the easements for sanitary sewer and sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes; all sanitary sewers and appurtenant structures; the right to prohibit the erection or construction of any buildings or structures within lots designated as open space/recreation as shown on the maps; and accept the offer of dedication and grant in fee simple of lot 73 of Tract No. 71564-01: abandon existing easements for public use and road purposes; make findings as follows: (a) this project is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved, and (b) this proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for this design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan required by Article 5S(commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code, or any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code; instruct the Deputy City Manager to endorse the Meeting Minutes 7 December 11, 2012 Special Assessment Statement on the face of Tract Nos. 71564-01, 71564-02, 71564-03, 71564- ' 04, and 71564, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Statement on the face of Tract Nos. 71564-01, 71564- 02, 71564-03, 71564-04, and 71564, which embodies the approval of said maps and the acceptance of the dedications shown thereon, and the abandonment of the easements shown thereon; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Statement on the face of Tract Nos. 71564- 01, 71564-02, 71564-03, 71564-04, and 71564, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the Tentative Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF APPEAL, OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR A TENTATIVE PARCEL. MAP TO SUBDIVIDE A 2.01 -ACRE RESIDENTIAL PARCEL INTO TWO NEW RESIDENTIAL PARCELS 1N THE RESIDENTIAL LOW ZONE. AN OAK TREE PERMIT IS REQUESTED TO ALLOW FOR THE REMOVAL OF TWO NON - HERITAGE OAK TREES - At its November 27, 2012, meeting, the Council directed staff to return on December 11, 2012, with a resolution for approval of the proposed Quigley Canyon two -lot tract map and its associated entitlements. Councilmember Boydston commented that he wanted to address concerns regarding a hydrology issue. Addressing the Council on this item was Val Thomas. Kris Markian, Senior Engineer addressed questions of Councilmember Boydston. Motion by McLean, second by to Boydston to adopt Resolution No. 12-75 approving the appeal of Planning Commission denial and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving a request for Tentative Parcel Map 71806 to subdivide a 2.01 acre residential parcel into two new residential parcels in the residential low zone and approve associated Oak Tree Permit 11-040, subject to the Conditions of Approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean Weste, Boydston, Kellar Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR MASTER CASE 10-135: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 17.03.145 OF THE SANTA CLARITA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE - 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION - On September 9, 2008, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita adopted Ordinance 08-14 establishing the City's first Historic Preservation Ordinance and Meeting Minutes 8 December 11, 2012 N directed staff to return with a more comprehensive ordinance. City Council hold a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING MASTER CASE 10-135, UNIFIED DEVELOPM ENT CODE AMENDMENT 10-008, '1-0 ADOPT A NEGAI'I V1_ DECLARATION AND AMEND SECTION 17.03.145, HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Councilmember Boydston recused himself From participating on this item due to a conflict of interest pertaining to his employment and non-profit board membership and the board's ownership of a possible designated historic structure at the Canyon Theater Guild. Motion by Weste, second by to McLean to continue this item to the .January 8, 2013 City Council Meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Wcste, Kellar Noes: None Absent: Ferry Recused: Boydston Motion carried. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NO. 24 - Approval of the Check Register. City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 24. Motion by Boydston, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of items 3, 5, 7, and 8. Councilmember Boydston recused himself from voting on item 1 due to conflicts of interest pertaining to his employment and non- profit board membership and the board's ownership of a possible designated historic structure at the Canyon Theater Guild (item 7, 11/27/12) and due to the FPPC advice that there is a conflict of interest on his behalf due to the fact that he is a category of one as a Council (item 15, 11/13/12). On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Boydston, McLean, Kellar Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ITEM 10 NEW BUSINESS FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 MID -YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS — As the organization approaches the middle of the fiscal year, City staff evaluates the adopted budget, revenue ' projections, and economic conditions for the remainder of the fiscal year. It is standard procedure to perform a mid -year review of the City's budgetary and financial position to ensure any Meeting Minutes 9 December 11, 2012 deviations from the initial budget projections are proactively addressed. Staff also reviews requests for appropriations to address new priorities which are unfunded or underfunded. City Manager Ken Striplin reported on the mid-year.budget and recommended adjustments to Fiscal Year 2012-13 budget. Motion by Boydston, second by Weste, to authorize adjustments to Fiscal Year 2012-13 budget in the amount specified and adopt Resolution No. 12-76 amending the position classification plan. On roll call vote: Ayes: Westc, Boydston, McLean, Kellar Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONTINUED Addressing the Council was Doug Fraser representing Manufacted Home Park Residents regarding public records requests and the summary of the Manufactured Home Park Rent Adjustment Procedures adopted on July 23, 2008. STAFF COMMENTS I City Manager Ken Striplin addressed Doug Fraser's concerns regarding Public Records Requests. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. in memory or Rudy Cordova. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. proplive-ArAm, Oki X%1103 ATTEST: CIT CLE , Meeting Minutes 10 December H, 2012