CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00P.M. APRIL 26, 2005 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. 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 PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Location of Property: 6.92 acres for the future extension ofdockweiler Drive APN# 2833-012-019 Property Owner: Under Negotiation: Lake Family Trust Price and Terms CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: Cemex v. County of Los Angeles; U.S. District Court Case No. 02-00747 DT(FMOx) Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. County of Los Angeles; U.S. District Court Case No. CV 04-7355 DT (FMOx) Case Name: In re RFI Realty, Inc., et al; U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, Case No. 2:04-10486-CGC (Jointly Administered with Case Nos. 2:04-11910-RTB, 2:04-11911-CGC, and 2:04-17294-CGC) - RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:05 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 6:05 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Susan Coffman, Deputy 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 Councilmember Kellar introduced the Lost Canyon Rangers who plucked guitars and sang the Ian Tyson song "The Gift''. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Kellar called up Kyle McLean, grandson of Councilmember Marsha McLean, to lead the flag salute. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry commented and extended a thank you to the Jr. Air Force ROTC, for the Banquet held for Pleasantview Industries; commented on the groundbreaking of the new Mercedes dealership; the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast; the Youth Summit being held on May 7; recognized Penny Upton for her work with Safe Rides; commented on the Emergency Expo; groundbreaking for the College of the Canyons High Tech Center on May 10; and the Michael Hoefflin Foundation Texas Hold 'em Tournament being held on May 5. Councilmember McLean introduced her son Major Timothy McLean of the United States Marine Corp, who presented the City with the United States Flag, the State of California Flag, and the City of Santa Clarita Flag, all of which were flown together in Iraq. Major McLean also thanked the City, the Blue Star Mothers, and the students at Sky Blue Mesa Elementary School for the supplies and letters received while deployed in Iraq. Councilmember Kellar commented on the passing of resident Jim Bartos and his work with the SCV Concert Band and with the veterans for Memorial Day remembrances. Mayor Pro-Tern Weste commented on the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station Volunteer Appreciation dinner recognizing more than 38,000 volunteer hours; meetings held by the SCV Animal Rescue Team; and also on the passing of Richard A. Harte, extending sympathy to Redevelopment Committee member Duane Harte and his family. Mayor Smyth commented on the possibility of the State mandating the number of housing units per year in the City, and requested an analysis be prepared by Mike Murphy, Intergovernmental 2
- Relations Officer, for review by the Legislative Committee for possible action by the City. AW ARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented a check for $100,000 to the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation represented by Roger Siever, Chief Executive Officer, Bob Hotton, Chief Financial Officer, and Diana Vose, President. Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented a plaque to Don Fleming in recognition of his work as Chair of Auto Dealers Association from 1998-2005. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Patricia Price, Area Liason, Public Affairs Division of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, gave an overview of the study, source of, and solution to Santa Clarita Valley air quality issues, outlining upcoming events and training as well as the legislative agenda for 2005. Mayor Smyth suggested that the Legislative Committee review the 3 bills referred to and that Mike Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, be involved as well. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Carn Noltemeyer regarding the clean-up of Whitaker Bermite; and Kent and Doris Carlson regarding film office issues. STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskarnp, City Manager, commented that when filming takes place all neighbors within 500 ft. are notified, and sometimes as much as 1.5 miles out. Notification takes place at least 48 hours before filming. When film permits are issued they are reviewed by the Fire Department, and when warranted, Sheriff Department personnel may also be assigned. Mr. Pulskarnp stated that in spite of the huge amount of filming that goes on in the City, the amount of complaints is very small. EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilrnembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be added. Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of a subsequent need item for Council consideration. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to add a subsequent need item regarding the purchase of 180 desktop computer systems as Item loa, finding that there is a need for immediate consideration and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. - On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, McLean, Weste, Kellar, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 3
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the agenda pulling Item 6 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by McLean, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2005 special and regular City Council meetings as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM! 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 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE OVER SANTA CLARA RIVER, PROJECT NO. S4013 - AW ARD DESIGN CONTRACT This project is the design phase for the Golden Valley Road Bridge over Santa Clara River. This bridge will connect the future extension of Newhall Ranch Road to the Golden Valley Road/Soledad Canyon Road Interchange. Award the design contract to Dokken Engineering for the preparation of Plans, Specification, and Estimate (PS&E) package for the construction of Golden Valley Road Bridge over Santa Clara River, Project No. S4013 in the amount of $911,627.00, and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $136,744.00; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval; increase Revenue Account No. 301-6714 by $2,000,000.00; appropriate $2,000,000.00 to Account No. S4013301-8001; and authorize the transfer of $1,300,000.00 from S4003109-8001 to S4013109-8001 for future bridge construction costs. ITEM3 PARCEL MAP NO. 60619 (SMYTH DRIVE) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Parcel Map No. 60619 (Smyth Drive) consisting of approximately 9.20 acres, located south of Smyth Drive, north of Newhall Ranch Road, and between Dickason Drive and Copper Hill Drive, and owned by TMED, a California Limited Liability Company. Approve Parcel Map No. 60619 (Smyth Drive); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate 4
- - on the face of the Parcel Map; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Parcel Map. ITEM4 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE This ordinance will amend the City's Municipal Code Title 22 to adopt the most current edition of the Los Angeles County Fire Code. Introduce an ordinance and pass to second reading; set the public hearing for May 24, 2005, adopting by reference the Los Angeles County Fire Code Title 32 which includes the California Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code with certain amendments entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES FIRE CODE WIITCH CONSTITUTES THE 2001 EDmON OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE PUBLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION, INCLUDING APPENDIX 1-C, APPENDIX II-C, APPENDIX II-D, AND APPENDIX VI-A, EXCLUDING ALL OTHER APPENDICES OF THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AND THE 2000 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, PREPARED AND PUBLISHED BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 22.01 OF TITLE 22 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE." ITEMS LOCAL CEQA GUIDELINES Section 21082 of the Public Resources Code and Section 15022 of the California Code of Regulations require the City to adopt guidelines and procedures for the environmental review and evaluation of projects. Staff has coordinated with the City Attorney's office to update and improve the Local Guidelines used by City staff to determine the level of environmental review appropriate for projects. Adopt Resolution No. 05-38 updating the City's Local CEQA Guidelines. ITEM6 CITY OF LOS ANGELES' SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT Consideration of a resolution in support of the City of Los Angeles' Sphere of Influence Amendment for property primarily located to the north of current City of Los Angeles boundaries in the San Fernando Valley. Adopt Resolution No. 05-39 in support of the City of Los Angeles' proposal to extend its Sphere of Influence to approximately the ridgeline separating the watersheds of the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. Addressing the Council on this item was Hilary Norton Orozco representing Palmer Investments, Inc. opposing the Sphere of Influence amendment. Two written comments were received opposing the recommended action. 5
ITEM7 CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR GAP CLOSURE, PROJECT NO. SlOOl - OIL PIPELINE RELOCATION AGREEMENTS WITH ARCO MIDCON, LLC AND PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEM,LLC This project is for the City's Cross Valley Connector Gap Closure, which will extend Newhall Ranch Road from Interstate 5 to Copper Hill Drive. Authorize the execution of the oil pipeline relocation agreements with Arco Midcon, LLC in the amount of $500,000, and Pacific Pipeline System, LLC in the amount of $650,000 for the Cross Valley Connector Gap Closure, Project No. SlOOl; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney Approval. ITEMS AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CALPERS AND CITY COUNCIL Public Employee's Retirement Law permits the participation of public agencies and employees in the Public Employee's Retirement System by execution of contract. Adopt Resolution No. 05-40 to amend the City's current contract with the California Public Employee's Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide Section 21574.5 (Indexed Level of 1959 Survivor Benefits) for local miscellaneous members; introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION, CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SANTA CLARITA." ITEM9 AWARD CONTRACT FOR DESIGN, PUBLISHING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES' QUARTERLY "SEASONS" BROCHURE Award the contract to RLF Publishing, for the printing and distribution of "Seasons," in the amount of $75,600.00. Award contract for design, publishing, and distribution of Parks & Recreation and Community Services' quarterly "Seasons," in the amount of $75,600. Costs are per year for the initial term of one year, plus up to three additional one-year terms. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contract documents, including the authority to approve three additional one-year extensions, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM IO CHECK REGISTER NOS. 13, 14 AND 15 Approval of the Check Registers. Adopt Resolution No. 05-41 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 13, 14, and 15. ITEMIOA SUBSEQUENT NEED AW ARD CONTRACT TO DELL COMPUTERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF 180 DESKTOP COMPUTER SYSTEMS 6
- Waive the City's Purchasing requirements, appropriate $110,000 from the Technology Service Replacement Fund (Fund 601) to the Technology Services Replacement Account (Account No. 2311-8601), and award contract to Dell Computers in the amount of$109,993 for the purchase of 180 desktop computer systems. Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: McLean, Weste, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION OF THE CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR GAP CLOSURE BIR Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Council concurred to waive the staff presentation. In report, Curtis Nay, Assistant City Engineer, and Wendy Deats, Associate Planner, advised that the project analyzed in the FEIR is one of six segments planned or under construction that would comprise, along with previously completed roadway segments, what is known as the Cross Valley Connector. Motion by Smyth, second by McLean, to continue the public hearing and consideration of this item to the May 24, 2005 City Council meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Ferry, McLean, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting in memory of Richard Harte and Jim Bartos at 7: 14 p.m. - FUTURE MEETINGS The regularly scheduled City Council Study Session for Tuesday, May 3, 2005 has been canceled. 7
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: 05/\pr26m.doc 8