CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 4:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00P.M. MARCH 8, 2005 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 4:40 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor Smyth and Councilmember Ferry who was recovering from surgery. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery, LLC LA County Superior Court Case No. BC 278004 Case Name: Bankruptcy RFI Realty, Inc., et al., Debtors, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona Case No. 2-04-bk-10486-CGC Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Santa Clarita LLC, et al. LA County Superior Court Case No. BC 259442 Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. US Department of Interior, US District Court, Central District of California, Case No. CV 02-0697 DT (FM Ox) Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. US Department of Interior, US District Court, Central District of California, Case No. CV 04-1572 DT (FMOx) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Owner: Under Negotiation: Approximately 53 acres south of the Antelope Valley Freeway and east of Oak Springs Canyon Road Rasmussen Price and Terms RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Pro Tern Weste recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 4:42 p.m. and Mayor Smyth reconvened the meeting at 6:07 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURN Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should complete a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is announced by the Mayor. INVOCATION Mayor Smyth gave the invocation acknowledging the efforts of the Blue Star Mothers. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Ferry who was recovering from surgery. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Smyth welcomed Josh Holtz of Boy Scout Troop 2 who led the flag salute. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember McLean commented on her activities during the past 2 weeks including the Rotary looth anniversary celebration, the Celebrity Waiter Dinner to benefit Respite Day Care at the Senior Center, a Canyon Theatre Guild fund raiser, the Waste Management Community Involvement Awards dinner, the joint Council/Planning Commission study session on development outside the City limits, and the Every 15 Minutes program at Hart High. She commented on her son's homecoming from Iraq, the resolution for the pepper trees staying in place in Placerita Canyon, the Forest Management Plan coming up and the need for more discussion on One Valley One Vision. Mayor Pro Tern Weste thanked City Manager Pulskamp and Councilmember Kellar for their participation at the Celebrity Waiter Dinner and thanked City Manager Pulskamp and Intergovernmental Relations Officer Mike Murphy for their work with MWD in working out a resolution to keep the pepper trees in Placerita Canyon. She also reported on a visit to the City of Irwindale and learning how their mining operation dramatically impacts their quality of life; reported on a meeting with the City of Oxnard and representatives from Magic Mountain and the State of CA regarding the Coast to Coasters program; and reported on meeting with representatives of the City of Fillmore who would like more information with regard to the historic train run. She commented on last Tuesday's study session where information on development in the County surrounding the city's boundaries was reviewed. A suggestion had been offered by Connie Worden-Roberts to conduct a summit with all interested parties to 2
facilitate cooperation toward cohesive planning. She also read a note from Elijah Canty expressing thanks for his lifetime achievement award. Councilmember Kellar commented on his attendance at a Chamber of Commerce meeting where the topic of diversity was discussed and a summit was suggested, which he would support. Mayor Smyth mentioned the next Healthy Santa Clarita event would be held at Wiley Elementary School; and commented on a meeting hosted by Supervisor Antonovich to address racial concerns and suggested more education be offered in the schools regarding tolerance. In response to a request for information, Adele Macpherson, Community Services Superintendent, indicated that new programs were available for staff to work with the school districts, parents, children and the community. Sheriff Captain Patty Minutello provided information on what the department is doing to work with the community, schools and city. Council consensus to ask staff to look into these programs and bring back a report for Council consideration. A WARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented Community Involvement Awards, sponsored by Waste Management, to Tom Haner for his participation with the Pride Committee to eradicate graffiti. The award for Joe Hiltner would be presented to him at another time. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Sean Herron, freshman at West Ranch High School and Molly Rand, junior at Saugus High School, members of Visions in Progress, the City's Youth Advisory Committee, provided a report on letters received regarding the City's Curfew Ordinance. John Melvin representing the California Department of Forestry presented a check in the amount of $50,000 representing a grant to the City for ongoing Urban Forestry Programs. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Patrick Peterson regarding diversity in the SCV; and Chris Fall representing Blue Barrel/Waste Management regarding community activities and assistance provided by the company with the demolition of 2 houses as a result of storm damage resulting in over 90% of the material being recycled. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be added. 3
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by McLean, second by Weste, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2005 special and regular City Council meetings as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEMl 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 CONTINUATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY 14-day ratification of resolution proclaiming existence of a local emergency. Approve and ratify existing Resolution proclaiming existence of a local emergency. ITEM3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF OAK TREE AMENDMENT In February of 2004, staff was directed by the City Council and the Planning Commission to revise the existing Oak Tree ordinance as it applies to residential property. Ordinance revisions cover pruning, encroachment, and removal of oak trees on properties that are occupied by a single family home. Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 05-4 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.17.090 OF TITLE 17, OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING OAK TREE PRESERVATION." ITEM4 TRACT MAP NO. 42670 (CENTRE POINTE BUSINESS PARK) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Tract Map No. 42670 is the tenth and final phase of Tentative Tract Map No. 42670, which was granted approval by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on August 16, 1983. This phase, consisting of approximately 13.44 acres, is located south of Golden Triangle Road, between Golden Valley Road and the aqueduct, and is owned by Spirit Properties, Ltd., a California Corporation. Approve Tract Map No. 42670 (Centre Pointe Business Park); accept on 4
behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement. ITEMS TRACT MAP NO. 49621-01 (STETSON RANCH, FORMERLY CALLED WES THOMPSON RANCH) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 49621-01 (Stetson Ranch, formerly called Wes Thompson Ranch) consisting of approximately 16.95 acres, at the east of Sand Canyon Road and at the northern terminus of Gary and Marilyn Drives, which are located in the American Beauty Homes, and owned by Thompson Ranch Joint Development.Limited Liability Company. Approve Tract Map No. 49621-01 (Stetson Ranch, formerly called Wes Thompson Ranch); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication, rights and easements; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Ce1tificate; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements. ITEM6 TRACT MAP NO. 54349 (CONDOMINIUMS, SONRISA DEVELOPMENT) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 54349 (Condominiums, Sonrisa Development) consisting of approximately 5.87 acres, at the intersection of Urbandale A venue and Bouquet Canyon Road along the northside of Bouquet Canyon Road, owned by WK Sonrisa 35, Limited Liability Company. Approve Tract Map No. 54349; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication for public use and road purposes; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the Tract Map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Tract Map; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements. ITEM? AW ARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLES Award a contract for the purchase of four light-duty vehicles to Raceway Ford. Find the bid of H.W. Hunter, Inc. as non-responsive, and award a contract to Raceway Ford for the purchase of four light-duty vehicles for an amount not to exceed $72,560.34 from account number 2260-8615. ITEMS CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE COSTS Consideration of possible change to Sheriff cost allocation. Adopt Resolution No. 05-24 requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors w undertake a fair and non-arbitrary audit of the Sheriffs costs charged to the taxpayers of the contract cities. 5
ITEM9 CHECK REGISTER NOS. 07 AND 08 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 05-25 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 07 and 08. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Smyth Noes: None Absent: Ferry Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: OSMarS.m.dvc 6