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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-26 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (4)' CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. AUGUST 26, 2014 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting 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 Assessor's Parcels Nos. 2844-005-020, 030, & 31, and 2844-003-003 Negotiating Parties: Samuel Kin and Kenneth Um City's Authorized Negotiator: City Manager Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Assessor's Parcels Nos. 2826-023-013, 010, & 031 Negotiating Parties: Prentis Taylor, Toby Taylor, and Tony French City's Authorized Negotiator: City Manager Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL- PENDING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Arthur D' Egidio, et al. v. City of Santa Clarita LASC Case No. BC 549246 Meeting Minutes 1 August 26, 2014 RECESS AND RECONVENE I Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:31 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:07 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Joseph Montes, City Attorney, announced that in closed session the Council unanimously voted to authorize the City Attorney and the law firm of Burke, Williams & Sorenson to defend the City in the matter of Arthur D' Egidio, et al. v. City of Santa Clarita and as appropriate, file a cross complaint. ADJOURN Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem McLean delivered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor/President Weste called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council/Board of Library Trustees at 6:09 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE ' Mayor Pro Tem McLean invited Boy and Girl Scouts in attendance to lead 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 Acosta, to approve the agenda pulling Item 8 for comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS AND RECOGINITIONS Mayor Weste and Council recognized Casey Fenwick for his help with rescuing a shark bite victim on July 5, 2014, in Manhattan Beach. Mayor Weste and Council recognized Girl Scouts Robin Haggenmiller and Zoe Hughes for their I completion of 50 hours of community service through their water safety education efforts. Meeting Minutes 2 August 26, 2014 ' PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Natalie and Grace Lilley, regarding the transient population and an incident of an attack by two pitbulls while horseback riding; Abigail DeSesa, regarding the expansion of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill; Alan Ferdman, regarding Measure S; Susan Evans regarding the expansion of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill; Adrian Suarez, regarding a rehabilitation facility in Santa Clarita; Doug Fraser representing Manufactured Home Panel Residents, regarding Chapter 6.02 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code update; Patti Sulpizio, regarding Measure S; Steve Petzold, regarding Phase III of Central Park and Measure S; and Lynne Plambeck representing Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE), regarding the expansion of Chiquita Canyon Landfill, funding for the wildlife corridor, and the loss of Heritage Oak trees in the City. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding the pitbull attack and the continued search for the dogs; obtaining regulatory permits to respond to homeless encampments; commented regarding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill; and commented regarding the residential rehabilitation center and the City's regulatory authority to enforce residential occupancy loads. City Attorney Joseph Montes commented regarding the ability of the City to regulate residential rehabilitation centers; and commented regarding the limits of the City staff to advocate pro or con on Measure S and provide neutral information of the Measure on the City's billboard ' website. Mayor Weste commented regarding the attack by two pitbulls. Councilmember Boydston commented regarding the pitbull attack; commented regarding replacement of oak trees; and requested, with Council concurrence, that the expansion of Chiquita Canyon Landfill be agendized to request that the County extend the comment period by 30 days. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ronald J. Riddle and James M. Gibson. Councilmember Acosta commented regarding the passing of Jim Gibson; and commented regarding his participation in the Dancing with Our Stars event, raising funds for Habitat for Heroes, and thanked the D' Wilfri Dance Studio for their participation. Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented regarding the summer hiatus; commented regarding a survey that the City is conducting and encouraged residents to participate by visiting the City's website; commented regarding the Pills Kills symposium being held at the Activities Center on August 27; and commented regarding the Castaic Lake Water Agency (CLWA) lawn ' replacement program. Meeting Minutes 3 August 26, 2014 Councilmember Boydston encouraged residents to report any broken sprinkler heads that may be I observed on City property; commented regarding the drought and requested a report that addresses water issues on medians and parkways. Council did not concur. Mayor Weste commented regarding native drought resistant plants and requested that the City partner with water agencies to educate residents; commented regarding a response from Senator Steve Knight in support of AB 1839 to expand California's film and television tax credits which will affect Santa Clarita; commented regarding A131471, a water bond package, on the November 4 ballot; commented that the Sanitation District Board would be eligible for bond funding if a switch from chemical water disinfection to ultra violet disinfection takes place; commented regarding the opening of Central Park Phase III; commented regarding the St. Francis Dam national recognition; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of City of Santa Clarita Founder Connie Worden-Roberts. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The minutes of the Joint City Council and Board of Library Trustees meeting are submitted for approval. City Council and Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the July 8, 2014, special and regular meetings. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR ' AWARD CONTRACT TO INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP FOR PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES Building & Safety has a need for additional contract inspection and plan review services. A contract with Interwest Consulting Group will provide additional staff to help the City meet workload demands. City Council award a contract to Interwest Consulting Group for plan review and building inspection services in an annual amount not to exceed $175,000, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM FUNDING Acquisition of property within the City's southern border to preserve wildlife corridors. City Council adopt Resolution No. 14-57 authorizing submittal of the Valley Vista Acquisition Project, located in the Southern Border Wildlife Corridor for an Environmental Enhancement Mitigation Program (EEMP) grant application to the California Natural Resources Agency and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Meeting Minutes 4 August 26, 2014 'ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR FISCAL YEAR 2014 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a grant for $26,749 by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Fiscal Year 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. JAG allows state and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime, based on local needs and conditions. City Council accept Fiscal Year 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance; increase estimated revenues in account 206-4461.015 (Justice Assistance Grant 2014) by $26,749; decrease estimated revenues in account 206-4461.012 (Justice Assistance Grant 2011) by $2,263.73; decrease estimated revenues in account 206-4461.013 (Justice Assistance Grant 2012) by $7,503.39; increase estimated revenues in account 206-4461.014 (Justice Assistance Grant 2013) by $1,000; increase estimated expenditures in account 16116-5161.001 (Contractual Services) by $20,194, and in account 16116-5191.001 (Travel and Training) by $6,555; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT The City of Santa Clarita will submit a grant application for the Los Angeles County 2015 Competitive Excess Funds Grant Program, which is administered through the Regional Park and Open Space District. This program provides funds for parks and recreation -related improvements. City Council adopt Resolution No. 14-58 authorizing the submittal of a grant application for the partial rehabilitation of Old Orchard Park through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District's 2015 Competitive Excess Funds Grant Program; and adopt a Youth Employment Plan for the project. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTNERSHIP IN A GRANT APPLICATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD AND THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND TO ACQUIRE 302+/- ACRES OF VACANT LAND IN THE NEWHALL PASS Acquisition of property within the City's southern border to preserve wildlife corridors. City Council adopt Resolution No. 14-59 authorizing the City's partnership in a grant application agreement with the California Wildlife Conservation Board and the Trust for Public Land for funding to acquire 302+/- acres in the Newhall Pass and within the Southern Border Wildlife Corridor Project area. Meeting Minutes 5 August 26, 2014 ITEM 7 ' CONSENT CALENDAR LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY TO SANTA CLARITA STUDIOS FOR USE AS A PARKING LOT Santa Clarita Studios is the largest film studio in the City of Santa Clarita, with more than a dozen sound stages. In recent years, Santa Clarita Studios has expanded by converting local warehouse space into sound stages. Because of this expansion, along with continued increases in filming in Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita Studios has approached the City about leasing approximately 3.5 acres of City -owned land adjacent to their existing property to be utilized for parking to support their expansion plans. City Council approve a Ground Lease Agreement (Lease Agreement) with Santa Clarita Studios Corp. (Santa Clarita Studios) for a ten (10) year lease term, with two (2) optional five (5) year extensions; and authorize City Manager or his designee to execute the Lease Agreement with Santa Clarita Studios, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR MAIN STREET HOLIDAY DECORATION PROGRAM Award an amended agreement with Mobile Illumination to continue the Main Street Holiday Decoration Program in 2014, inclusive of an option to fund and provide year-round tree lighting along Main Street. City Council review and approve the project specifications for the 2014 Main Street Holiday Decoration program; award a one-year contract in the amount of $128,045 with two, one-year renewal options in the annual amount of $74,305 to Mobile Illumination; transfer ' $28,045 from Contingency expenditure account 19300-5401.001 to Communications expenditure account 11500-5161.001; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager or designee to modify all documents to the contract, 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 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 14, 15, and 16 Approval of the Check Registers. City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 14, 15, and 16. Motion by Boydston, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Meeting Minutes 6 August 26, 2014 ' ITEM IO PUBLIC HEARING 2014 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mayor Weste opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk Susan Caputo reported that all notices required by law have been provided. In report, Andrew Yi, City Traffic Engineer, advised that the Congestion Management Program is a state -mandated program to mitigate traffic congestion. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is the state -mandated Congestion Management Agency for Los Angeles County. The City of Santa Clarita is required to hold a public hearing and report new net development activities to Metro to receive Section 2105 state gas tax funds and remain eligible for other state and federal transportation funds. No requests to speak were received. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Motion by Kellar, second by Acosta, to adopt Resolution No. 14-60 self -certifying the City of Santa Clarita to be in conformance with the Congestion Management Program; and direct staff to deliver the adopted resolution and the 2014 Congestion ' Management Program Local Development Report to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority on or before September 1, 2014. On roll call vote: Ayes: Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS/PANELMEMBERS In report, Armin Chaparyan, Interim City Clerk, advised that at the regular meeting of May 13, 2014, the City Council declared vacancies and directed the City Clerk to post and publish the Notice of Vacancy for three regular positions on each of the Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Arts Commission, and Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel. At the regular meeting of July 8, 2014, the application period was extended to August 15, 2014. Addressing the Council was John Hall in support of Kevin Korenthal for appointment to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. Meeting Minutes 7 August 26, 2014 Motion by Acosta, second by McLean, to appoint Tim Burkhart to the Planning . Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Boydston, Kellar, Acosta, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by McLean, second by Acosta, to appoint Lisa Eichman to the Planning Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boydston, Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to appoint Dennis Ostrom to the Planning Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste ' Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Acosta, second by Kellar, to nominate Kevin Korenthal to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by McLean, second by Kellar, to nominate Dianna Boone to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Boydston, Kellar, Acosta, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ' Meeting Minutes 8 August 26, 2014 ' Motion by Weste, second by Boydston, to nominate Ruthann Levison to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boydston, Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Acosta, second by Boydston, to nominate Susan Shapiro to the Arts Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by McLean, second by Kellar, to appoint Dr. Michael Millar to the Arts Commission. On roll call vote: ' Ayes: Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Weste, second by Boydston, to appoint Patti Rasmussen to the Arts Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Boydston, Kellar, Acosta, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Acosta, second by Kellar, to appoint Wendy Langhans to the Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel. Meeting Minutes 9 August 26, 2014 On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Boydston, Kellar, Acosta, Weste Noes: None Absent: None ' Motion carried. Meeting Minutes 9 August 26, 2014 Motion by McLean, second by Acosta, to appoint Sandra Cattell to the Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boydston, Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to appoint Susan Orloff to the Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONTINUED Addressing the Council was Cindy Smith regarding the residential rehabilitation facility; and Darryl Manzer regarding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill and the proposed High Speed Rail. Councilmember Kellar and Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented regarding the High Speed Rail. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting in memory of James Gibson, Ronald J. Riddle, and Connie Worden Roberts at 8:07 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of the City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: Meeting Minutes 10 August 26, 2014