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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-28 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (2)' CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MINUTES OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM OCTOBER 28, 2014 INVOCATION Councilmember Kellar delivered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor/President Weste called to order the regular joint meeting of the City CouncillBoard of Library Trustees at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember 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 Boydston, to approve the agenda, pulling items 2, 4, and 11 for comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor Weste and Council presented a certificate recognizing Akash Moreno, designer of the 2014 River Rally t -shirts. Mayor Weste and Council presented a joint proclamation to the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita and Soroptimist Clubs in Santa Clarita proclaiming Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. League of California Cities past President Bruce Barrows and Executive Director Los Angeles Division Jennifer Quan presented the Helen Putnam Award to the City for the Drag Free Youth In Town (DFYIT) program. ' Mayor Weste and Council recognized staff and volunteers with certificates celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Teen Court Program. Meeting Minutes 1 October 28, 2014 1 PRESENTATIONS Representing the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), Carrie Rogers and Daina Moore announced that the City of Santa Clarity was chosen as a 2014 Most Business Friendly Large City finalist by the LAEDC. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman regarding Measure S; Steve Petzold regarding Measure S; Patti Sulpizio regarding open space and digital billboards; Mary Orr, representing mobile home park owners, regarding the rent control ordinance; Nanette Meister regarding billboards; Nancy Must, representing Francis Property Management, regarding the mobile home rent control ordinance; Larry McClements regarding Mayor Pro Tem McLean; Michelle Friedman regarding coyotes; David Evans, representing Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association (WMA), regarding mobile home rent ordinance; and Daryl Manzer regarding billboards. STAFF COMMENTS No Comments were made. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Kellar commented regarding Mayor Weste's number one position on the SCV ' Signal's top I I Most Influential People, Councilmember Boydston invited residents to the Gateway Ranch opening ceremony on October 29 and commented regarding speaking as a private citizen. Councilmember Acosta commented regarding the Celebration of Life event held for Gold Star families on October 17. Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented regarding voting on November 4. Mayor Weste commented regarding the dedication of the trail and bridge widening at McBean Bridge on Thursday, October 30; commented regarding the many events happening around the City and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Stanley Bronstrup and James Thomas Milota, Sr. 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. Meeting Minutes 2 October 28, 2014 ' RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the October 14, 2014, special and regular meetings. Approved [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD MEDIAN REFURBISHMENT, PROJECT B3011- AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This construction contract is for the Soledad Canyon Road median refurbishment of 16 medians from west of the Saugus Speedway to Commuter Way and from Valley Center Drive to Luther Drive and will enhance the aesthetic of the City of Santa Clarita's most important east -west arterial corridor. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the plans and specifications for the Soledad Canyon Road Median Refurbishment, Project B3011; award the contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., in the amount of $1,311,671, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $196,751 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,508,422; authorize an increased expenditure in the ' amount of $31,400 to the existing professional services contract with Pacific Coast Land Design for construction support by the project landscape architect and civil engineer, including construction staking and material testing; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee. Approved [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, AND ABANDONMENT OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 62343 (PENLON ROAD) Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 62343. The map is for condominium purposes and is located on Penlon Road south of Soledad Canyon Road. Meeting Minutes 3 October 28, 2014 1 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 62343; accept offers of dedication; certify abandonment of a certain easement; make certain findings; instruct the Deputy City Manager to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map. Approved [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR TRACT NO. 60258-01, FIVE KNOLLS (FORMERLY KEYSTONE), AND APPROVAL OF COVENANT AND AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP PROPERTY TO INCLUDE COMPONENTS OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 60258-01. The map is for condominium purposes and is located on Golden Valley Road north of ' Newhall Ranch Road, RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 60258-01; accept offers of dedication; reject irrevocable offer of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the Deputy City Manager to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map; instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map; approve the Covenant and Agreement to develop property to include components of community benefit; and authorize the City Manager, or assigned designee, to execute the Covenant and Agreement. Councilmember Boydston inquired and City Attorney Joseph Montes responded regarding the development approval process. Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer and Dr. Gene Dorio. City Attorney Joseph Montes clarified that tract map modifications subsequent to the City Council's original approval require additional Council consideration and approval. Approved [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste Meeting Minutes 4 October 28, 2014 ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION TO REVISE SPEED LIMIT ON COPPER HILL DRIVE, BETWEEN DECORO DRIVE AND 50 FEET NORTH OF COPPERSTONE DRIVE City staff has completed an engineering and traffic survey for Copper Hill Drive, between Decoro Drive and the City/County limit 50 feet north of Copperstone Drive. The survey indicates the existing 55 -mile -per -hour speed limit can be reduced to 50 miles per hour. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution establishing a 50 -mile -per -hour speed limit for northbound traffic on Copper Hill Drive, between Decoro Drive and the City/County limit 50 feet north of Copperstone Drive, as indicated in the Engineering and Traffic Survey (Study); direct staff to distribute certified copies of the Study to the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and Courts; direct staff to implement the necessary signage changes brought about by the provisions of this Study; request the Sheriffs Department continue radar speed enforcement on City streets and highways covered by this Study once the signing changes are made. Adopted Resolution No. 14-61. Adopted [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX -SHARING RESOLUTIONS FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NOS. 1073, 1075, AND 1076 The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District (District) provides wastewater treatment services within the District's service area. To provide wastewater treatment service to properties located outside the District's service area, the boundary must be expanded through the annexation process. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District's resolutions approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District Annexation Nos. 1073, 1075, and 1076. Adopted Resolution Nos. 14-62,14-63, and 14-64. Adopted [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste Meeting Minutes 5 October 28, 2014 ' ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA VALLEY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION "SHOP LOCAL" PROGRAM City Council approve public/private partnership agreement for the Santa Clarita Valley Automobile Dealers Association 'Shop Local' program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve $60,000 for a public/private partnership with the Santa Clarita Automobile Dealers Association for continuing the 'Shop Local' program for fiscal year 2014/2015, per the Letter of Agreement; authorize the City Manager to execute up to four annual renewal options, not to exceed the annual amount, and 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. Approved [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR BUSINESS INCUBATOR LEASE TEMPLATE AND CONSULTING SERVICES ' AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO PROGRAM THE SANTA CLARITA BUSINESS INCUBATOR On March 13, 2012, the City Council approved the Santa Clarita Economic Growth Program, which included the Santa Clarita Business Incubator Program (hicubator), to be developed in partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by the Santa Clarita Community College District (COC). In addition to the SBDC and COC, City staff is working with the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC), the Chamber of Commerce, the Valley Industry Association (VIA), and the Old Town Newhall Association (OTNA) on implementing the program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the Consulting Services Agreement with the Santa Clarita Community College District; approve the Santa Clarita Business Incubator Lease Agreement template; increase account 11307.5002.001 by $7,725 for FY14-15 and $15,450 ongoing, and increase account 11307.5161.002 by $1,275 for FY14-15 and $2,550 ongoing; increase revenue account 100-4321.007 by $18,000 for FYI 5-16 and ongoing; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all contract documents and renewals, subject to City Attorney approval. Approved [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste 1 Meeting Minutes 6 October 28, 2014 ' ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER GRANT - FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 Accept Workforce Investment Act Formula Grant funds and enter into agreements to continue to provide the WorkSource program to Santa Clarita Valley residents and businesses, in partnership with College of the Canyons. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adjust Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Formula Grant funds by $8,801 from the estimated appropriation of $493,702 to $502,503 based on the allocation provided to the City of Santa Clarita through the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium for FY14-15; increase estimated revenue in account 259-4441.002 to $503,996 for WIA Formula Grant funds; increase personnel related accounts by $13,238 to reflect the reallocated portion of City administrative staff salary; approve contract between the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium and the City; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all contract documents and renewals, subject to City Attorney approval. Approved [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste ' ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NO. 20. Approval of the Check Register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 20. Approved [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVE LETTER TO BE SENT FROM THE CITY MANAGER TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REGARDING THE VIA PRINCESSA METROLINK STATION At the regular City Council Meetings of September 23, 2014, the Council directed that an item be agendized regarding a letter to be sent from the City to the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) inquiring as to the feasibility of continuing the operation of the Via Princessa Metrolink Station upon commencement of service at the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station. Meeting Minutes 7 October 28, 2014 ' RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the draft letter to be sent from the City Manager to the Chief Executive Officer of Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) inquiring as to the feasibility of continuing operation of the Via Princessa Metrolink Station upon commencement of service at the Vista Canyon Metrolink Station. Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee, Cam Noltemeyer, and Lynne Plambeck representing Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE). Ms. Plambeck requested a copy of the development funding agreement. Approved [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR LOCAL APPOINTMENT VACANCY The City of Santa Clarita (City) received notice that the City -appointed representative's term to the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District Board of Trustees will expire January 5, 2015. ' RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council declare the vacancy for the City of Santa Clarita representative to the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District and approve the recruitment process. Approved [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste recessed the meeting at 7:42 p.m. and reconvened at 7:53 p.m. Council considered item 14 at this time. ITEM 13 PUBLIC HEARINGS APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF MASTER CASE 13-075 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 13-005) A REQUEST BY ALBERT EINSTEIN ACADEMY FOR LETTERS, ARTS AND SCIENCES TO OPERATE A PRIMARY SCHOOL WITHIN THE BUSINESS PARK ZONE AT 25300 RYE CANYON ROAD The Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences (Applicant) originally proposed to operate a primary school consisting of up to 650 students in grades K-6, with an additional 37 ' teachers and employees, within the interior of an existing 53,000 square -foot commercial building consisting of 32 classrooms, an indoor gymnasium, and play area at 25300 Rye Canyon Road (Subject Site). Meeting Minutes 8 October 28, 2014 ' The Planning Commission considered the project on March 4, 2014, and, in a unanimous 5-0 vote, approved staff's recommendation to deny the project. The Applicant has appealed the Planning Commission's decision. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution approving the modified project (Master Case 13-075) which includes the operation of a primary school consisting of a maximum of 250 on-site and 50 home school students in kindergarten through grade 4 within an existing 53,000 square -foot commercial building. Assistant Planner II, Mike Marshall, presented the item. City Attorney Joseph Montes presented the legal analysis of the project. Representing the appellant, David Armstrong and Paul Wilkinson presented the appeal. Addressing the Council on this item was William Huddleston, Alan Ferdman, Monte Lunde representing Technifex, property owner Cliff Reston, Jeff Lage representing B&B Manufacturing, David Huffaker representing the Castaic Union School District, James Gibson representing Castaic Union School District, Terri Crain representing the SCV Chamber of Commerce, Calvin Hedman, Don Fleming representing SCV Economic Development Corporation, Holly Schroeder representing the SCV Economic Development Corporation, Scott Doucette representing KP Valencia, LLC, Michael Weiss representing Whitmor/Wirenetics, Kathleen Mercer McIntyre representing California Manufacturing Technology Consulting ' (CMTC,, and Yair Haimoff representing NAI Capital, Inc. Three written comments were received in support of the project. David Armstrong representing the appellant, was allowed a 5 minute rebuttal period. Councilmember comments and questions of the appellant representatives and school founder Mark Blazer included incompatible usage of space; starting school construction prior to obtaining permits; the use of a third party staff or volunteers to operate the parking plan; the rejected offer of the existing Rio Vista School site; and the impact to adjacent properties in the business park. Councilmember Kellar made a motion to deny the project. Further Council comments and questions of staff, City Attorney, and Mr. Blazer, included competition of private and public schools; the safety of young children present in a business zone; impact to traffic during school pick up and drop off; compatible land use in the business park zone; possibly modifying the conditions of approval; and finding an appropriate location if appeal is denied. Mayor Weste closed the public hearing. Meeting Minutes 9 October 28, 2014 Motion by Kellar, second by Boydston, to approve alternative action 1, denying the appeal and directing staff to return with a resolution of denial at the meeting of November 25, 2014, for Council consideration. Approved Alternative Action 1 [3 to 11 MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Boydston AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar NOES: McLean ABSTAIN: Weste ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECT Habitat for Humanity has requested fee deferment for their 87 -unit affordable -housing project for veterans located along Centre Pointe Parkway. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the deferment of certain development impact fees to issuance of certificates of occupancy for the Habitat for Heroes project (Master Case 12-132); and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Council considered this item before the Public Hearing. Addressing the Council on this item was Donna Deutchman. Approved [Unanimous] MOTION BY: Kellar SECOND BY: Acosta AYES: McLean, Boydston, Kellar, Acosta, Weste PUBLIC PARTICIPATION H Addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer regarding air quality and the Chiquita Canyon Landfill; Richard Green regarding Measure S; and Stacy Fortner regarding the Castaic Lake Water Agency Board. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the Council is not able to discuss the Chiquita Canyon Landfill because it is not on the agenda and the Council previously provided a comment letter as part of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Los Angeles County. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 10:26 p.m. in Memory of James Thomas Milota, Sr., Stanley Bronstrup, Jeffrey Schrage, and Grace Siegen. Meeting Minutes 10 October 28, 2014 ' FUTURE MEETINGS The November 11, 2014, meeting will not be held due to the Veteran's Day Holiday. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of the City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. i YOR Meeting Minutes 11 October 28, 2014