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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
5:00 P.M.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND CITY COUNCIL
ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
JUNE 24, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting at 5:04 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- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)- Initiation of litigation, two matters
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:04 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
6:03 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Joseph Montes, City Attorney, announced that in closed session the Council voted 4-1 (with
Councilmember Boydston voting no) to commence a nuisance abatement action against the
owner of the property at 27526 Bernina and to seek the appointment of a receiver to assist in the
clean-up of the property.
The Council voted 5-0 to hire the law firm of Burhenn & Gest to file a test claim with the
Commission on State Mandates for costs associated with the implementation of the 2012 NPDES
permit.
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ADJOURN '
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Acosta delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/President Weste called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council and City
Council Acting as the Successor Agency to Former Redevelopment Agency/ Board of Library
Trustees at 6:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Acosta 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 Acosta, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling item 6 for public
comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS AND RECOGINITIONS
Mayor Weste and Council recognized volunteers from the Valencia and Santa Clarita Stakes of
the Mormon Church for their community work performed during the Mormon Helping Hands
Day of Service on April 26.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Valente Montes regarding raising funds to fmance an internship
opportunity in Washington, D.C.; Dr. Gene Dorio regarding process and procedures; Alan
Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding chlorides; Steve
Petzold regarding Norms and Procedures; Doug Fraser representing Manufactured Home Panel
Residents, regarding Edison climate credit; and Cam Noltemeyer regarding chlorides.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding the Edison letter being provided to the '
Manufactured Home Rate Adjustment Panel (Panel) and it was the Panel's decision not to
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' forward the letter to residents due to lack of allegations from residents that they were not
receiving the climate credit.
Mayor Weste commented regarding Ms. Noltemeyer's comments and Mr. Fraser's comments.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented regarding streaming the next Sanitation District meeting.
Councilmember Boydston requested that the Sanitation District members ask that the Sanitation
District public hearing be televised.
City Attorney Joseph Montes commented regarding the Edison letter and the comments of the
Panel where the notice would cause confusion due to multiple factors.
Councilmember Kellar invited residents to attend the next Sanitation District meeting on June 25
at the Sports Complex to learn about the chloride issues.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Boydston invited residents to attend free movies at Hart Park on alternate
Fridays throughout the summer beginning June 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean invited residents to enjoy July 0 festivities including a Rotary Club
' pancake breakfast, the Runner's Club 5K and l OK run, the Fourth of July Parade, and evening
fireworks; and announced that the Summer Beach Bus to Santa Monica program is running on
Saturdays and Sundays from June 7 through August 31.
Councilmember Kellar commented regarding a recent Washington, D.C. trip with along with
Mayor Weste, City Manager Ken Striplin, and Intergovernmental Relations Officer Mike
Murphy. During this trip, they participated in meetings regarding the Cemex Senate Bill 771
which is sponsored by Senator Boxer.
Councilmember Acosta commented regarding attending a Welcome Home event that took place
at Route 66 in honor of Lieutenant Hawkins; and commented regarding expanding the City's
Transit North Hollywood Service "NoHo Express" with service to the Metro Redline Station.
Mayor Weste congratulated the Friends of Hart park on raising the $15,000 to purchase a 40 foot
screen for the free movies shown this summer; commented regarding a trip to Sacramento,
meeting with Senator Knight, Senator Pavely, Assemblymember Wilk and his staff, and staff
from Assemblymember Rendon's office, who is Chair of Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee,
regarding chlorides and potential grant opportunities to reduce costs associated with the chloride
issues; and commented regarding water source control and the responsibility of the City to pay
for it.
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ITEM 1 ,
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the Joint City Council and City Council acting as the Governing Board of the
Successor Agency to the Former Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency/Board of Library
Trustees meeting are submitted for approval. Approve the minutes of the June 10, 2014, regular
meeting.
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
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 2670
Assembly Bill 2670 seeks to formally establish the Governor's Office of Business and Economic
Development as the entity in the State of California with lead responsibility for engaging the
Small Business Development Centers. City Council adopt the recommendation of the City '
Council Legislative Subcommittee to support Assembly Bill 2670 (Medina) and transmit
position statements to Assembly Member Medina, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation,
appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 2717
Assembly Bill 2717 seeks to appropriate $6 million from the State of California General Fund to
the California Economic Development Fund to serve as a cash match for the federal
appropriation supporting the federal Small Business Development Center program in California.
City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Subcommittee to support
Assembly Bill 2717 (Bonta) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Bonta, Santa
Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and
the League of California Cities.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 1262
This bill would require the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) to license dispensing
facilities and cultivation sites that provide, process, and grow marijuana for medical use,
including requiring a background check for license applicants, and would make these licenses
subject to the restrictions of the local jurisdiction in which the facility operates or proposes to '
operate. This bill specifies that even if a license has been granted by Department of Consumer
Affairs (DCA), a facility shall not operate in a local jurisdiction that prohibits the establishment
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of that type of business. City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative
Subcommittee to support Senate Bill 1262 (Correa) and transmit letters of support to Senator
Lou Correa, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees,
Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 2188
Assembly Bill 2188 (AB 2188) would eliminate the review process for small residential rooftop
solar energy system permit applications and require a permit to be issued upon receipt of a
completed application. The City of Santa Clarita is already committed to quickly processing
permits for small residential rooftop solar energy systems. AB 2188 would also eliminate the
City of Santa Clarita's preferred two-stage inspection process for small residential rooftop solar
energy systems by forcing cities and counties to potentially overlook shortcomings in solar
permit applications or installations in order to comply with the bill's single inspection
requirement. City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative
Subcommittee to oppose AB 2188 (Muratsuchi) and transmit position statements to Assembly
Member Muratsuchi, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative
committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities.
Addressing the Council on this item was Lynne Plambeck, representing Santa Clarita
Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE), regarding supporting solar roof -top
' inspections.
Damon Letz, City Building Official, Building and Safety division, commented regarding the
process for inspection of solar racks and roofs.
City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding local control, the high failure rate of solar racks
upon first inspection, and the City's streamlined permit process.
Councilmember Acosta commented regarding amending the letter to avoid the appearance that
Santa Clarita is not supportive of solar and include the reasons for the City's concerns.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 2104
This bill seeks to clarify existing law by making it clear that a provision of the governing
documents, guidelines, or policies of a Common Interest Development shall be void and
unenforceable if it prohibits, or have the effect of prohibiting, low water -use plants as a group or
as a replacement of existing turf, or prohibits a homeowner from complying with a local water -
efficient landscape ordinance or water conservation measure. City Council adopt the
recommendation of the City Council Legislative Subcommittee to support Assembly Bill 2104
(Gonzalez) and transmit letters of support to Assembly Member Gonzalez, Santa Clarita's state
' legislative delegation, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities.
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ITEM 8 '
CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The City's budget totals $191.5 million. This includes funding for the Redevelopment Successor
Agency, Sheriff s budget, Capital Projects, operations and maintenance, capital outlay, and debt
services. Fiscal Year 2014-2015 General Fund appropriations total $90.8 million. General Fund
revenues total $91.3 million. City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency for the
former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita: adopt Resolution No. 14-36
Adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; Making Appropriations for the
Amounts Budgeted; and Establishing Policies for the Administration of the Adopted Annual
Budget; adopt Resolution No. 14-37 Adopting the 2014-2015 Capital Improvement Program;
adopt Resolution No. 14-38 Approving and Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for the
Fiscal Year 2014-2015; adopt Resolution No. 14-39 Electing to Receive All or a Portion of the
Tax Revenues Pursuant to Health and Safety Code (Community Development Law); adopt
Resolution No. 14-40 Adopting an Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code; adopt
Resolution No. 14-41 Providing for Compensation of the Employees of the City and Amending
the Position Classification Plan; and adopt Resolution No. 14-42 between the Board of
Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of Santa Clarita
for Employer Paid Member Contributions.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR ,
RESOLUTION TO REESTABLISH PARKING IN FRONT OF 25000 AVENUE STANFORD
The Saugus Union School District requested the City reestablish parking in front of 25000
Avenue Stanford to help meet existing parking demands. City Council adopt
Resolution No. 14-43 to reestablish parking in front of 25000 Avenue Stanford.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
NEWHALL RANCH ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING, PROJECT S1039 —AWARD DESIGN
CONTRACT
This project will widen the south side of the existing bridge over the San Francisquito Creek to
eight lanes and add a multi -use path with a trail connection on the west side of the bridge. City
Council award the design contract for the Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Widening, Project 51039,.
to T.Y. Lin International, in the amount of $762,944; authorize a contingency in the amount of
$152,589, for a total contract amount not to exceed $915,533; and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR BID NUMBER LMD-13-14-51 FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN LMD ZONE 2008-1 (MAJOR THOROUGHFARE
MEDIANS) '
Award a two-year maintenance service contract to Oakridge Landscape, Inc. to provide
contractual landscape maintenance for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zone 2008-1.
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' City Council Award a two-year maintenance service contract to Oakridge Landscape, Inc. to
provide contractual landscape maintenance for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zone
2008-1 in the amount of $394,308, plus $73,480 in one-time costs to fund a zone -wide tree
replacement plan for an amount equal to the base bid total of $467,788; and authorize an annual
contingency in the amount of $78,860, for a total two-year contract in an amount not to exceed
$1,019,816; 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; and direct staff to
return to the Council prior to the conclusion of this two-year contract to consider authorizing the
City Manager or designee to execute up to three (3) annual renewal options not to exceed the
annual bid amount, plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments.
One written comment card was received on this item.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
PURCHASE HEAVY DUTY COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS WATER TRUCK
Urban Forestry's water truck was approved for replacement during the 2013-2014 budget
process. The truck is over 12 years old and has 83,250 miles on it. Mileage alone does not reflect
the amount of wear and tear as the truck moves at slow speeds or idles often during operation.
The cost to replace the truck was estimated at $150,000. City Council approve the purchase of
' one heavy-duty compressed natural gas (CNG) water truck from Southbay Truck Center in an
amount not to exceed $188,242.60; appropriate $33,377.60 from the Vehicle Replacement (722)
fund balance to Vehicle/Equipment Replacement expenditure account 12103-5201.003; and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney final
document approval, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual
budget for such fiscal year.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NO. 12
Approval of the Check Register. City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands
presented in Check Register No. 12.
Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 14 '
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Susan Caputo reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
In report, Kevin Tonoian, Administrative Services/Information Technology Manager, advised
that as an annual required procedure, staff presents 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
2014-15 Property Tax Rolls.
Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Petzold and Cam Noltemeyer.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 14- 44 approving the
Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 annual levy of assessments for the
continuation of maintenance for the Open Space Preservation District.
On roll call vote: '
Ayes: Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Susan Caputo reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
In report, Kevin Tonoian, Administrative Services/Information Technology Manager, advised
that as an annual required procedure, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final
Engineer's Reports for the various special districts and requests approval to provide the Los
Angeles County Auditor Controller necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal
Year 2014-15 Property Tax Rolls.
No requests to speak were received. '
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
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' Motion by Boydston, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 14-45 approving the
Engineer's Reports for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 annual levy of assessments for the
continuation of maintenance for Landscape Maintenance Districts 1 and Tl, with
the exception of Zones 8, T23, T23A, 24, 26, and 28; adopt Resolution No. 14-46
approving the Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 annual levy of
assessments for the continued maintenance for the Streetlight Maintenance District
No. 1; adopt Resolution No. 14-47 approving the Engineer's Reports for the Fiscal
Year 2014-15 annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for the
Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District; adopt Resolution
No. 14-48, the Drainage Benefit Assessment Area Nos. 3,6,18,19,20, 2008-1, and
2008-2; and adopt Resolution No. 14-49 to continue the Santa Clarita Tourism
Marketing District (Business Improvement Area) and the Hotel Tourism Marketing
benefit zone in the City.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boydston, Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 16
' PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
AREA NO. 22
Councilmember Acosta recused himself from participating on this item due to the location of his
property and left the dais.
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Susan Caputo reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
In report, Kevin Tonoian, Administrative Services/Information Technology Manager, advised
that as an annual procedure, the City Council is required to conduct the public hearing for
Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 22, adopt this resolution and direct staff to provide the
Los Angeles County Auditor Controller necessary data for the assessments to appear on the
Fiscal Year 2014-15 Property Tax Rolls.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
' Motion by Boydston, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 14-50 approving the
Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 annual levy of assessments for the
continuation of maintenance for the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas No. 22.
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On roll call vote:
'
Ayes: Kellar, Boydston, McLean, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Acosta
Motion carried.
ITEM 17
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1, ZONE 8
Councilmember Kellar recused himself from participating on this item due to the location of his
property and left the dais.
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Susan Caputo reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
In report, Kevin Tonoian, Administrative Services/Information Technology Manager, advised
that as an annual procedure, the City Council is required to conduct the public hearing for
Landscape Maintenance District 1, Zone 8, adopt this resolution and direct staff to provide the ,
Los Angeles County Auditor Controller necessary data for the assessments to appear on the
Fiscal Year 2014-15 Property Tax Rolls.
No requests to speak were received on this item.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by Boydston, second by Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 14-51 approving the
Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 annual levy of assessments for the
continuation of maintenance for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 8.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: McLean, Acosta, Boydston, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Kellar
Motion carried.
ITEM 18
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT '
NO. 1, ZONES 24 AND 26
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Councilmember Boydston recused himself from participating on this item due to the location of
his property and left the dais.
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Susan Caputo reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
In report, Kevin Tonoian, Administrative Services/Information Technology Manager, advised
that as an annual procedure, the City Council is required to conduct the public hearing for
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zones 24 and 26, adopt this resolution and direct staff to
provide the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller necessary data for the assessments to appear
on the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Property Tax Rolls.
No requests to speak were received on this item.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by McLean, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 14-52 approving the
Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 annual levy of assessments for the
continuation of maintenance for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zones 24
and 26.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Acosta, Kellar, McLean, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Boydston
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NOS. 1 AND Tl, ZONES T23, T23A AND 28
Mayor Weste recused herself from participating on this item due to the location of her property
and left the dais.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean opened the public hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Susan Caputo reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
In report, Kevin Tonoian, Administrative Services/Information Technology Manager, advised
that as an annual procedure, the City Council is required to conduct the public hearing for
' Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1 and Tl, Zones T23, T23A and 28, adopt this resolution
and direct staff to provide the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller necessary data for the
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assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Property Tax Rolls. I No requests to speak were received on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 14-53 approving the
Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 annual levy of assessments for the
continuation of maintenance for Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1 and Tl,
Zones T23, T23A and 28.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Boydston, Acosta, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
PUBLIC HEARING
SECOND READING ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE ANNUAL
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. '
Deputy City Clerk Susan Caputo reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
In report, Kevin Tonoian, Administrative Services/Information Technology Manager, advised
that the purpose of this item is for the determination and approval of the rates for the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
No requests to speak were received.
Travis Lange, Environmental Services Manager, stated that the recommended action is to keep
the fee the same as in the last two years at $22.45.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to adopt Ordinance No. 14-05 entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION
PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15."
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' On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boydston, Kellar, McLean, Acosta, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting at 7:16 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem McLean reconvened at 7:26
p.m.
ITEM 21
NEW BUSINESS
REFERENDUM PETITION AGAINST ORDINANCE 14-02 APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO)
Mayor Weste recused herself from participating on this item due to the location of her property
and left the dais.
City Attorney Joseph Montes advised that on March 25, 2014, the City Council adopted
Ordinance 14-02, an Ordinance adopting a Development Agreement with Los Angeles County
' Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) for the removal of 62 off-site advertising
structures, and construction and operation of three digital billboards adjacent to the Interstate 5
and State Route 14 freeways. On May 5, 2014, a referendum petition was filed with the City
Clerk protesting the adoption of Ordinance 14-02. On June 6, 2014, the County advised the City
Clerk that 11,370 signatures had been determined to be valid. As a result of the referendum
petition containing the requisite number of valid signatures, the petition has the legal effect of
suspending the Ordinance. The City Council is required by state law to reconsider the
Ordinance, either by repealing the Ordinance, or by calling an election to have the City's voters
vote on the Ordinance. If the Council decides to repeal the Ordinance, that can be done by a
motion to repeal, adopted by a majority of the City Council. If the Council decides to submit the
Ordinance to the voters, there will be several decisions that will need to be made. If a majority
of voters at an election approve the Ordinance, it becomes effective 10 days after the election. If
a majority of voters do not approve the Ordinance, a similar ordinance could not be brought
forward for one year from the date of the election.
Addressing the Council on this item were the following: Karla Edwards, Ed Poulin, Ken Chase,
Berta Gonzalez -Harper, Carole Lutness, David Lutness, John Duong representing Clear Channel
Outdoor, Steve Petzold, Cam Nolterneyer, Patti Sulpizio representing Citizens Against Billboard
Blight, Michael Oliveri representing Citizens Against Billboard Blight, Alan Ferdman
representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE, Glo
' Donnelly, B.J. Atkins, Chris Towles, Ethan Jewell, Julie Olsen, Joe Messina, and David Herman.
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Written comments were received by Jim Solis, June Poulin, Phil Althouse, Diana Shaw, and I Marybelle Knight.
City Attorney Joseph Montes advised that a motion is in order to accept the certification of the
City Clerk.
Motion by Boydston, second by Acosta to adopt Resolution No. 14-54, accepting the
City Clerk's certification of sufficiency for referendum petition relating to
Ordinance 14-02 regarding development agreement with METRO.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boydston, Acosta, Kellar, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
Councilmember Kellar commented regarding the best interests of the City and stated that at the
appropriate time he would move to send the item to a vote of the people.
Councilmember Boydston commented on his concerns regarding digital billboards and
commented regarding the differences in the deal that would be going to vote versus what was
approved by the City Council; the sixty two billboards versus the actual 40 billboards and that it '
is 35% less than stated in the original ordinance; suggested that the Council kill this deal to
create a global solution to address all the billboards in Santa Clarita; and questioned City
Attorney Joseph Montes if Council killed the deal tonight, could Council consider an entirely
different deal immediately.
City Attorney Montes clarified the prohibition on adopting a new ordinance that is essentially the
same.
Councilmember Acosta commented regarding the signature gathering process and the
misinformation that was given; commented regarding the honor of putting it to a vote.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented regarding the misinformation she received from signature
gathers; and the benefits of the METRO development deal.
Councilmember Kellar commented on the contract process.
Councilmember Boydston inquired and City Manager Ken Striplin clarified the line of sight of
the billboards from residences regarding the Remsen Road site; and commented on the revenue
stream.
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' Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, to call a Special Election for November 4, 2014,
and request consolidation with the Statewide General Election.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Acosta, Kellar, McLean
Noes: Boydston
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, to approve the ballot materials to include an
impartial analysis drafted by the City Attorney.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Acosta, Kellar, Boydston, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, to delegate the ballot argument in favor and
Motion by Acosta, second by Kellar to allow rebuttal arguments to be submitted in
the ballot materials.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boydston, Acosta, Kellar, Mclean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, that in the event multiple arguments are
submitted to allow the City Clerk to randomly select which argument would appear
in the ballot material.
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rebuttal in favor be authored by Councilmember Kellar.
'
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Acosta, Mclean
Noes: Boydston
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
Motion by Acosta, second by Kellar to allow rebuttal arguments to be submitted in
the ballot materials.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boydston, Acosta, Kellar, Mclean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, that in the event multiple arguments are
submitted to allow the City Clerk to randomly select which argument would appear
in the ballot material.
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On roll call vote: '
Ayes: Acosta, Kellar, McLean
Noes: Boydston
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
Motion by McLean, second by Acosta, to authorize the City Attorney to defend the
action in the event that the impartial analysis and arguments in favor are
challenged.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Acosta, Kellar, McLean
Noes: Boydston
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, that regarding the language of the question
that it be true and impartial and will read "Shall Ordinance No. 14-02 adopting a
Development Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (METRO) for the removal of 62 advertising structures, within the City,
by METRO or any other means, and construction and operation of three digital '
billboards, adjacent to the Interstate 5 and State Route 14 freeways, and the
dedication to the City of revenue received from digital billboards, which creates an
ongoing revenue stream, be adopted?"
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Acosta, Kellar, McLean
Noes: Boydston
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, to appropriate $208,000 from Council
Contingency Fund to consolidate with the County of Los Angeles to place a measure
on the November 4, 2014, statewide election ballot.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Acosta, Kellar, Boydston, McLean
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recused: Weste
Motion carried. I
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONTINUED
Addressing the Council was Berta Gonzalez -Harper regarding televising the Sanitation District
meeting, and the Council's decision on the referendum item.
One written comment was received regarding rent control/stabilization.
Councilmember Kellar requested that staff prepare a letter for his signature for the Sanitation
District to request that the Sanitation District meeting on June 30 be televised.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem McLean adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA,
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Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, to memorialize the decisions made by the
Council in the form of a resolution and transmit the resolution to the County of Los
Angeles: Resolution No. 14-55 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014, TO SUBMIT TO THE VOTERS
ORDINANCE 14-02, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA, ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (METRO) FOR THE REMOVAL OF 62 OFF-SITE
ADVERTISING STRUCTURES, AND CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF
THREE DIGITAL BILLBOARDS ADJACENT TO THE INTERSTATE 5 (1-5)
AND STATE ROUTE 14 (SR -14) FREEWAYS, AND REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE SAID SPECIAL ELECTION
WITH THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014, STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND
PERMIT THE COUNTY REGISTER -RECORDER TO RENDER CERTAIN
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FOR SAID ELECTION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE"
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Acosta, Kellar, McLean
Noes: Boydston
Absent: None
'
Recused: Weste
Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONTINUED
Addressing the Council was Berta Gonzalez -Harper regarding televising the Sanitation District
meeting, and the Council's decision on the referendum item.
One written comment was received regarding rent control/stabilization.
Councilmember Kellar requested that staff prepare a letter for his signature for the Sanitation
District to request that the Sanitation District meeting on June 30 be televised.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem McLean adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA,
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