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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - MINUTES APPROVAL (2)Agenda Item: I CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: Armine Chaparyan DATE: May 14, 2013 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council and Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the April 23, 2013, regular meeting. BACKGROUND The minutes from the previous City Council and Joint City Council/Board of Library Trustees meetings are submitted for approval. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Amendments to the minutes may be approved as necessary. FISCAL IMPACT None by this action. ATTACHMENTS Minutes CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MINUTES OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ HOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. APRIL 23, 2013 INVOCATION Councilmember Ferry 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 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE John O'Connell, Executive Director of the Santa Clarita Valley YMCA, 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 Boydston second by Weste, to approve the agenda pulling Item 5 for discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Councilmember Boydston and Council presented Eagle Scout Addison Bledsoe a recognition certificate for his work on the Golden Valley Ranch open space trail bridges. PRESENTATIONS Sam Unger, Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, gave a presentation regarding the Upper Santa Clara River Chloride (Salt) Total Maximum Daily Load pertaining to discharges from the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District. Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Dantd Acosta regarding the chloride issue discussed during the presentation; Alan Ferdman regarding the Boston Marathon terrorist attack and the Santa Clara River chloride issue; Maria Gutzeit regarding the chloride issue; Diane Trautman regarding the chloride issue; Allan Cameron regarding the chloride issue; Fred Arnold representing the SCV Chamber of Commerce regarding the chloride issue; Susan Wachter regarding the Mayors Prayer Breakfast; Cam Noltemeyer regarding the chloride issue and the Sanitation District Board; Berta Gonzalez -Harper regarding the chloride issue; and Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE regarding the chloride issue and the acquisition of Valencia Water Company. One written comment was received. Mayor Kellar responded to comments made regarding the National Day of Prayer and the Mayors Prayer Breakfast. City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding the chloride issue and the Sanitation District's public relations contract, and commented regarding the Valencia Water company acquisition. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Kellar recessed the meeting at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened at 8:27 p.m. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented regarding legislation SB771 introduced by Senator Boxer and co-sponsored by Senator Feinstein and thanked those helping to resolve the Cemex issue; congratulated Rabi Blazer and Temple Beth Ami on their 25th anniversary; and commented on the successful Cowboy Festival weekend. Councilmember Boydston congratulated the Quallion Company on their new facility and bringing 50 jobs to Santa Clarita; commented on the letters received from Mr. Ricketts regarding a library report and his request for information regarding the salaries and benefits of library staff, and commented that the current City survey should also target those that do not have access to computers and stated that the City's website should be listed as a communication tool. Councilmember McLean commented on her attendance at the Cowboy Festival and the success of the Cowboy Festival; announced the KHTS AM -1220's Santa Clarita Home and Garden Show and Emergency Expo taking place on April 27-28 at the Valencia Hyatt Regency with free admission. Mayor Kellar expressed his appreciation for the 240 library volunteers; commented on a successful hazardous and e -waste event through the Sanitation District in Santa Clarita last weekend; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Carol Striplin. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - The minutes of the previous Joint City Council and Board of Library Trustees meeting are submitted for approval. City Council and Board of Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the April 9, 2013, special and regular meetings as amended. 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 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT BATTERIES FOR EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS - The City of Santa Clarita (City) has battery backup systems at 79 signalized intersections throughout the City. The batteries in these systems have surpassed or are near their life expectancy and need to be replaced. Battery backup systems provide reliable emergency power to traffic signals in the event of power failures or interruptions. The City established a five-year maintenance program for the battery backup system batteries based on manufacturer specifications and historical performance. The maintenance program will remove 316 batteries at all 79 signalized intersections installed in 2008 which have reached their service life. This contract only procures the equipment, and staff anticipates hiring a contractor for the installation of the new batteries. The total quantity also includes four spare units. City Council authorize the purchase of 320 replacement batteries for existing traffic signal battery backup systems from Advance Battery Systems in an amount not to exceed $53,018; and 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 City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR REESTABLISHMENT OF PARKING ON JAKES WAY NEAR SANDY DRIVE - Staff received a request from local residents to remove the existing no -parking signs and reestablish parking on Jakes Way in the area of Sandy Drive. After review of the area and consultation with the adjacent property manager, staff has determined parking can be reestablished. City Council approve the reestablishment of parking on Jakes Way near Sandy Drive and authorize staff to remove existing no -parking signs. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR PRESERVATION OF 56.4 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN SOLEDAD CANYON, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, ASSESSOR'S PARCELS NOS. 3210-006-004 AND 3209-007-002 - Preservation of 56.4 +/- acres of real property in Soledad Canyon for increased access and trail connections to adjacent 1000 + acres of existing protected open space. City Council approve the purchase of 56.4 +/- acres of real property for open space preservation, located in Soledad Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 Canyon, Assessor's Parcels Nos. 3210-006-004 and 3209-007-002 at a total cost of $178,582, which includes escrow, title, appraisal fees, due diligence costs, property taxes, and site improvements; appropriate $157,484 from the Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.004 (Land); appropriate $3,000 from the Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.008 (Improvements Other than Land); appropriate $600 on an ongoing basis from the Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5185.003 (Taxes/Licenses/Fees); Authorize the expenditure of $17,498 from the Environmental Mitigation Land Account R0002303-5201.004 to fund the balance of the purchase; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Councilmember Boydston commented regarding the valuation and appraisal amount on the property. Rick Gould responded to Councilmember Boydston's inquiry. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RENEWAL OF THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES - The General Service Agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles will expire on June 30, 2013. The renewal of this agreement will allow for the continuation of services. City Council adopts Resolution No. 13-21 to renew the General Services Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles for miscellaneous services for an additional five-year term, ending June 30, 2018. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NO. 7 - Approval of the Check Register. City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No 7. Motion by Weste, second by Boydston, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Ferry, Weste, Boydston, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SIGN ORDINANCE Joe Montes, City Attorney, advised that at the February 26, 2013, City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to return to the City Council with a draft amendment to the City's Meeting Minutes 4 April 23, 2013 Municipal Code that would provide that any noncommercial signs removed from public property be stored by the City for some period of time, after which the owner of the sign can retrieve any such sign without paying any fine. Motion by Boydston, second by Weste, to introduce and pass to second reading "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.12 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SIGNS PLACED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY." On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Boydston, McLean, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 NEW BUSINESS A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEM LLC Management Analyst Elena Galvez reported that in 1999 the City granted to Pacific Pipeline System LLC a franchise for the purpose of transporting oil and related products and substances by pipeline in certain designated areas of the City. This franchise is terminated and a new franchise agreement is proposed. Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer. Councilmember McLean inquired regarding the lifespan of the pipelines, the hypethetical worst case sceneries, and the terms of the 20 -year franchise. Mr. Greg Armentrout of Plains All American Pipeline, LP, parent company of Pacific Pipeline System, LLC, responded to Councilmember McLean's inquiry and City Attorney Joe Montes responded to the 20 -year inquiry. City Attorney Joe Montes responded to Councilmember Weste's inquiry regarding Pacific Pipeline's eminant domain option if the City denied the franchise agreement. Councilmember Boydston inquired regarding the materials that are transported in the pipelines and the potential restriction of natural gas transporation. Council concurred that the agreement be returned to Council if Pacific Pipeline Systems LLC denotes any change in material that is currently being transported. Motion by Weste, second by Boydston, to adopt Resolution No. 13-22 to declare the City's intent to adopt the proposed franchise agreement with Pacific Pipeline Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 N System LLC, and introduce and pass to second reading and public hearing on May 14, 2013, 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 PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEM LLC." On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Boydston, McLean, Ferry, Kellar Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONTINUED No further requests to speak were received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m. in memory of Carol Striplin. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013