Call to Order City of Santa Clarita City Council
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 6:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. DECEMBER 10, 2002
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6: 10 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
NATIONAL ANTHEM Corey Ruffner sang the National Anthem.
FLAG SALUTE Major Colin Smyth led the flag salute.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Allan Cameron regarding the outgoing Mayor.
REMARKS BY OUTGOING MAYOR Mayor Ferry commented on his year as Mayor and introduced his sons Nick and Jake.
OUTGOING MAYOR MAKES PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBERS AND STAFF Mayor Ferry presented City badges to department directors, the City Manager and Councilmembers.
PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR Addressing the Council and making comments to the outgoing Mayor was Mayor Pro-Tern Cameron Smyth; Linda Lambourne representing Congressman Buck McKean; Fred Trueblood representing State Assemblyman Keith Richman; Millie Jones representing Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich; Patti Kelly representing State Senators Pete Knight and Tom McClintock; Rick Winsman representing SCV Chamber of Commerce; Penny Upton representing SafeRides; Bruce Fortine representing College of the Canyons; Pat Hanrion representing William S. Hart Union School District; Dr. Paul Priesz representing Valencia High School ASB; Teresa Todd representing Sulphur Springs Union Elementary School District; Rose Diaz representing Saugus Union Elementary School District; Judy Umeck representing SCV Trustees Association; Tyler Johnstone representing Saugus High School ASB; Laurie Ender representing Hart School Bond Committee; Steve Lepore representing SCV Youth Project; Ken Underwood representing Hart Baseball; Don Fleming representing SCV Auto Dealers Association; Bill Cooper representing Blue Ribbon Task Force on Alcohol and Drugs; Brad -Berens representing SCV Committee on Aging; Peter Kavounas representing Castaic Lake Water Agency; Arthur Sohikian and Connie Worden Roberts representing SCV Transportation Alliance; Ken Graska representing ATC Transit; Laura Sanders representing Newhall Elementary School; Rosa Hernandez representing Latino Community Action Network; Tim Ben Boydston representing Canyon Theatre Guild; Barbara Barick representing Republican Headquarters; and City Manager Ken Pulskamp representing the City. OUTGOING MAYOR TURNS GAVEL OVER TO CITY CLERK Mayor Ferry gave the gavel to Sharon Dawson, City Clerk.
CITY CLERK OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR FOR 2003 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, opened nominations for the office of Mayor.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to nominate Cameron Smyth as Mayor.
Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed.
On voice vote, motion carried by unanimous vote.
CITY CLERK SWEARS IN NEW MAYOR Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Mayor Cameron Smyth.
CITY CLERK TURNS GAVEL OVER TO NEW MAYOR Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, presented the gavel to Mayor Smyth.
NEW MAYOR OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Smyth opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tern.
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to nominate Bob Kellar as Mayor Pro Tern.
Hearing no further nominations, the nomination period was closed.
On voice vote, motion carried by unanimous vote.
NEW MAYOR GIVES ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AND GOALS FOR 2003 Mayor Smyth outlined goals for the next year.
PRESENTATION TO NEW MAYOR Judy Belue presented a picture to Mayor Smyth.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers made brief comments.
ADJOURN Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
RECEPTION
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT --Geri Bryan, Deputy City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed.
INVOCATION Mayor Smyth introduced Pastor David Kaneversky who led the invocation.
2 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:23 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE Mayor Smyth led the flag salute.
COUNCILMEMBERCOMMENTS Councilmember McLean wished everyone a happy holiday and a very happy new year.
Councilmember Kellar thanked Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital and Newhall Land for the Community Tree Lighting ceremony and encouraged the Council to support the adoption of a resolution regarding the laws that protect criminals who flee to Mexico after committing murders in the US.
Councilmember Weste wished everyone a very safe, happy holiday.
Mayor Smyth reminded everyone of the 11'" annual Saferides Candlelight walk on Saturday, December 14, 2002, at 6 p.m. beginning at Frontier Toyota on Creekside.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Kellar reported that the committee is very busy with the ongoing battle of TMC.
Councilmember McLean reported on the Grant Committee meeting on December 11, 2002 and the many worthy applicants.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Esther Anne Kelly Payton regarding the homeless shelter; Cynthia Harris representing the Santa Clarita Oaks Conservancy regarding the Gates Project; Denise Schumann representing the California Summit HOA regarding the homeless shelter; Teresa Savaikie regarding the homeless shelter; Fred Starner regarding the oak tree (sang song); John Steffen regarding the oak tree; Patricia Horanberg regarding Henry Mayo Hospital; Sarah Jean McElhatton regarding the oak tree; Karin McElhatton regarding the oak tree; Teri Kanavel representing UE Local 1004 regarding Henry Mayo Hospital; Jay Wambolt -representing California Nurses Association regarding nursing practices; Katherine Squites regarding River Park project; Caroline Squires regarding River Park project; Jim Allaire regarding homeless shelter; Tami Gurnett representing Henry Mayo Hospital regarding California Nurses Association; Douglas Hall regarding Cross Valley Corridor; Norrite May representing Henry Mayo Hospital regarding nurses; Dennis Conn regarding development, roads and political corruption; Ken Greaves representing Vista Del Canon Homeowners Association regarding homeless shelter; Allan Cameron regarding homeless shelter. 3 STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, City Manager, advised that the homeless shelter is operated by a private company; commented on options regarding Gates-King; advised that the oak tree is not in the City limits, however, the City has written letters stating the Council's position; advised that the nurse's issue is not under the purview of the City Council; and commented on the City's support for Canyon Country and the betterment of the community.
COUNCILMEMBERCOMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on the nurse's issue.
Councilmember McLean commented on the nurse's issue and commented on the consideration of the Gates-King item.
Councilmember Kellar commented on the nurse's issue and urged the community to support the hospital.
Mayor Smyth commented on the nurse's issue and expressed his support for Councilmember Kellar's comments.
EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the agenda pulling Items 5 and 9 from the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the November 26, 2002 special and regular meetings and the December 3, 2002 special meeting minutes as submitted.
On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried.
RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 9:30 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Smyth reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 9:37 p.m.
4 ITEMl 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 meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. Determine that the titles to all ordinances, which appear on this public agenda, have been read and waive further reading.
ITEM2 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD OF THE WHITES CANYON BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES TO DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES The City of Santa Clarita is preparing to provide enhancements to the sidewalls, sidewalk, and landscaping along Whites Canyon Road between Soledad Canyon Road and Nadal Street. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with David Evans and Associates, subject to City Attorney approval, for design services associated with the Whites Canyon Beautification project.
ITEM3 CONSENT CALENDAR RENEWAL OF CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT This request to accept grant funds for the Citizen's Option for Public Safety Grant and continue funding juvenile crime efforts at the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. Approve the request from - the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Santa Clarita Station, to use the Citizen's Option for Public Safety Funds, under Assembly Bill 3229, to continue the City's Youth Intervention Team. Establish estimated revenue of $314,433 in Account No. 211-5211, Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. Appropriate $1,500 to Account No. 7441-7011 for Grant Administration, $2,000 to Account No. 7441-7302 for Travel and Training, and $310,933 to Account No. 7441-8110 for program implementation. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contracts, agreements, or change orders arising out of this program.
ITEM4 CONSENT CALENDAR MTA CALL FOR PROJECTS GRANT FUNDING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR EXPANSION BUSES Through the 2001 MTA Call for Projects, seven local transit buses and four commuter buses were programmed for grant funds in the amount of $2,770,000 starting in Fiscal Year 2003/2004. The next step in the grant award process is to enter into a Letter of Agreement (LOA) for federal funds allocated by the MTA. The LOA specifies how the grant funds will flow to the City and defines the proposed scope of work and schedule for purchasing the new buses. Adopt Resolution No. 02-169 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute on behalf of the City all Letters of Agreement, Memorandums of Understanding, and any other necessary grant documents with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for grant funds awarded to -the City in Fiscal Year 2003/2004, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM5 CONSENT CALENDAR METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) 2003 CALL FOR PROJECTS APPLICATIONS The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is required by federal 5 and state statutes to prepare a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Los Angeles County. To take advantage of the flexibility of various funding sources, the MTA has developed a single unified process, which allows each applicant to apply for specific regionally significant projects of interest to the applicant agency without regard to funding source. Approve the MTA 2003 Call for Projects List of Candidate Projects and direct staff to submit completed grant applications to the MTA by the January 31, 2003 deadline.
Councilmember Weste commented on the timing for the next Call for Projects List.
ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 42670-03 (SANTA CLARITA BUSINESS PARK) -APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 42670-03 (Santa Clarita Business Park) consisting of approximately 22.9 acres, located at the southwest corner of Golden Valley Road and Centre Pointe Parkway, and owned by Spirit Properties, Ltd., a California Corporation. Approve Tract Map No. 42670-03 (Santa Clarita Business Park); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication, the easements and the right to restrict ingress and egress; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the City Manager and the City Clerk to endorse the document transferring ownership of non developable fragment of land from the City to Spirit Properties; instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements.
ITEM7 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 42670-04 (SANTA CLARITA BUSINESS PARK) -APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 42670-04 (Santa Clarita Business Park) consisting of approximately 22.4 acres, located north of Centre Pointe Parkway, approximately 1,800 feet west of Golden Valley Road, and owned by Spirit Properties, Ltd., a California Corj:Joration. Approve Tract Map No. 42670-04 (Santa Clarita Business Park); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication, the easements and the right to restrict ingress and egress; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements.
ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 53114 (SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND VALLE DEL ORO) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 53114 (San Fernando Road and Valle de! Oro) consisting of approximately 39.6 acres, located northeasterly of San Fernando Road, northwesterly of Valle -.de! Oro, and owned by EZ Access Self Storage, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. Approve Tract Map No. 53114 (San Fernando Road and Valle de! Oro); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication, the easements, the offers of dedication, the right to restrict ingress and egress, and the right to prohibit construction; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements. 6 ITEM9 CONSENT CALENDAR JUNE 30, 2002 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT The City's independent audit firm, Diehl, Evans and Company, has completed the City's annual audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. Diehl, Evans and Company conducted the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Based on the audit performed, Diehl, Evans & Company issued an unqualified audit opinion letter. Receive Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2002.
Councilmember Kellar commended staff for their efforts.
ITEMlO CONSENT CALENDAR 2002/2003 MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT, RESOLUTION FOR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND RESOLUTION AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES Each year at this time, City staff takes the opportunity to review the City's adopted budget to determine if any financial adjustments are necessary. As with every year expenditures, revenues and capital project budgets are reviewed for items that will assist City Departments in managing their operations to the end of the fiscal year. Adjust 2002/2003 budgeted expenditures, revenues, and capital projects in the amount specified in the agenda report. Authorize budget transfers as specified in the agenda report; adopt Resolution No. 02-170 providing for employee compensation, benefits and reclassification; adopt Resolution No. 02-171 amending personnel rules; and adopt Resolution No. 02-172 amending Position Classification Plan.
ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 4 7 AND 48 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-173 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 47 and 48.
Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried.
ITEM12 PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF THE CITY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES -Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
Geri Bryan, Deputy City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided.
Wendy Deats, Assistant Planner II, reported that the City Architectural Design Guidelines is a document intended to incorporate visual and aesthetic enhancements to private property improvements. The Design Guidelines will provide guidance for the construction of new 7 developments, remodels and other private property improvements. These guidelines will ensure high quality development throughout the City.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
After Council comments, Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 02-174 approving the City's Architectural Design Guidelines.
On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Ferry, McLean, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried.
ITEM 13 UNFINISHED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR THE LAS LOMAS PROJECT AREA Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that on November 12, 2002, Council directed staff to meet with the City's Las Lomas project consultant and return to a future meeting with a recommendation regarding the proposed Las Lomas development. On November 18, 2002, a meeting was held with the City Council Development Committee, the City's Las Lomas consultant and staff to discuss the proposed 555 - acre project in unincorporated Los Angeles County.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Motion by Ferry, second by McLean, to adopt Resolution No. 02-175 stating the City of Santa Clarita should be the lead agency with approval authority for any proposed development south of the City of Santa Clarita, east of Interstate 5 and west of State Route 14 and forward this resolution to the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles and the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, McLean, Kellar, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried.
ITEM14 NEW BUSINESS -'RESOLUTION TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH LAFCO FOR ANNEXATION 2002 - 04 FOR THE PROPOSED SOUTH SANTA CLARITA ANNEXATION, LOCATED OUTSIDE THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE CITY LIMITS GENERALLY EAST OF INTERSTATE 5 AND WEST OF STATE ROUTE 14 Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that this action authorizes the City Manager or designee to file an annexation application for the South Santa Clarita Annexation consisting of approximately 825 acres of inhabited land, including 129 acres of Cal trans right-of-way area. 8 No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to adopt Resolution No. 02-176 authorizing the City Manager or designee, to file an annexation and sphere of influence amendment application with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the proposed South Santa Clarita Annexation.
On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Kellar, Weste, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried.
ITEM15 NEW BUSINESS TELEVISING STUDY SESSIONS Councilmember Marsha McLean reported that the City began televising City Council meetings in the mid-1990's, with an expenditure of over $200,000 to equip the Council Chamber with lights, cameras, a sound system and other equipment, enabling the City to televise live and taped meetings held in the Chamber.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Council consensus for staff to return with figures and a graduated scale of costs, to work with the cable franchise company, to explore options and to keep study sessions in the Century Room.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS Due to the holiday break, no meeting will be held on December 24, 2002.
The City Council Study Session scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA has been cancelled.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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