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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-12 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)• CITY OF SANTA.CLARITA • CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 12, 1990 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, Ca. A G E N D A COUNCIL ACTION CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENTS Anyone wishing to address an item should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. 6:45 p.m. CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL Approved APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approved APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 22, 1990 PUBLIC HEARING 1. PAT R DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - As a result of the Referred back meetings of May.2nd and May 15th, the Council directed to staff for staff to meet with G.H. Palmer & Associates.with the further 'review expressed purpose of providing a development alternative of the Santa Catarina Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide input and direct staff to transmit letter to G.H. Palmer Assoc. indicating Council's desires regarding the incorporation of the elements indicated. 2. ------------------------------------------------------------ STANDARD FEE FOR OVERSIZED & OVERLOAD HAULS - RESOLUTION Adopted NO. 90-90 - On July 25, 1989, Sections 35781 and 35795 of the State Vehicle Code were amended of which these sections dictate the use of a standard application form and the establishment of a fee for issuance of permits not to exceed the fee schedule. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct public hearing, adapt Resolution No. 90-90 and establish the fee schedule. ------------------------------------------------------------ 3. VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE ALLEY AT SAN FERNANDO ROAD & 4TH STREET IN THE CITY - RESOLUTION NO. 90-110 When Caltrans made the improvements on San Fernando Denied Rd., the alley which originally connected straight into 4th Street was realigned to intersect. San Fernando Rd. at a right angle. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 90-41. -1- City Council Agenda June 12, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 0 0 4. PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 - The Council initially received the budget at their May 8th meeting and conducted two review sessions of which all changes have been incorporated. RECOMMENDED_ ACTION: Conduct public hearing and continue to meeting of June 26th for adoption. ------------------------------------------------------------ 5. GENERAL PLAN REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION -RESOLUTION NO. -2- 90-101 - The City has not been able to complete its Adopted general plan within the first thirty months following incorporation as provided..in state law. RECOMMENDED .ACTION: Pending public testimony, authorize the City to request a time extension of one year and adopt Resolution 90-101. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. SAUGUS SITE FEASIBILITY REPORT - The firm of Tierra Planning & Design has recently completed the site Report received feasibility analysis of the Saugus Rehabilitation Site. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report and authorize staff to evaluate the access to site and planning program and establish a liaison with Castaic Water Agency. ------------------------------------------------------------ 7. CIVIC CENTER PROGRESS REPORT - The project manager, Jim Parmley of Harris & Associates, is present to discuss immediate plans as well as the schedule for Report received the remainder of the Civic Center project RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive reportand authorize staff to begin design competition and environmental impact report process. ------------------------------------------------------------ 8. CITY HALL SITE - Staff has. analyzed each of the four sites presently considered feasible for the City Hall of which the result analysis has determined the 238 Denied acre City -owned site to be the most opportune. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Select the 238 acre City -owned site as the future location for City Hall and direct staff to proceed with project schedule. ------------------------------------------------------------ 9. CITY YARD - The Public Works Dept., along with the assistance of Coldwell Banker Real Estate services, Approved have conducted a study to evaluate potential sites for a City Yard. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve, in concept, the Satellite Truck Body Company building for the City Corporate Facility and provide direction to staff to proceed with negotiations on a final lease or purchase proposal and return to Council. -2- 0 City Council Agenda June 12, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 0 CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a request is made for discussion in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the agenda. 10. NEWHALL AMBULANCE CONTRACT - At the Council meeting of February 27th, Council directed staff to finalize a Approved service agreement with Newhall Ambulance, Inc. and Approved later direct it back to Council for final approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider and approve agreement ------------------------------------------------------------ 11. PROGRESS REPORT ON OFFSITE REAL ESTATE SIGNS - This item is on the agenda to inform Council of the current status in working with the Board of Realtors in Referred to staff finding an acceptable solution to the placement of real estate signs within the City. RECOMMENDED Approved ACTION: Review proposal and provide direction to staff ------------------------------------------------------------ 12. ORDINANCE NO. 90-8 - This item is on the agenda for second reading and. adoption of Ordinance No. 90-8 which amends the official zoning map, Prezone Case No. Adopted 89-002. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 90-8 CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a request is made for discussion in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the agenda. -3- 13. SOLEDAD CANYON RD. LANDSCAPE FROM WHITES CANYON RD. TO CROSSGLADE AVENUE - Construction of this project was awarded to Liquid Flow Engineering, Inc. and is now Approved completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work, authorize payment and direct the City Clerk to file the notice of completion. ------------------------------------------------------------ 14. DECORO DRIVE/VISTA DELGADO DRIVE TO SECO CANYON RD. - PROJECT NO. 89-9 - Phase I of this project consists of the construction of widening on the north side of Approved Decoro Dr. from approximately 50 feet east of the existing structure at the flood control channel to Seco Canyon Rd. of which the bid opening has been set for July 5th. RECOMMENCED ACTION: Approve plans and specifications for Phase I and _authorize the advertising forbids. ------------------------------------------------------------ 15. ELSMERE CANYON WATER STUDY - At the Council's request, staff has met with the local water purveyors and the Castaic Lake Water Agency to discuss mutual concerns Approved regarding potential hazards to the groundwater supply. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize City Manager to sign a joint letter with the water agencies. -3- 0 City Council Agenda June 12, 1990 E 16. SOLEDAD CANYON RD. WEST OF OAK SPRINGS CANYON RD. - PROJECT NO. 89-15 - The Public Works Department has identified the need to provide a left turn lane on Approved Soledad Canyon Rd. at Prairie Lane, restriping and a minor amount of roadway widening on the north side of Soledad Canyon Rd. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications and authorize the advertising for bids for this project ------------------------------------------------------------ 17. APPLICATION FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS - RESOLUTION NO. 90-83 - Senate Bill 300, IE4! Transportation Partnership Program continues the Approved program into its second year to identify and construct locally supported projects which are critically needed by the local community. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-83 approving the formal application for the State/Local Transportation Partnership Projects, and authorize the Public Works Director to provide Caltrans with a certified copy' of the Resolution ------------------------------------------------------------ 18. COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT & JURISDICTION - RESOLUTION NOS. 90-95 - 90-99 - This item is -for Council to consider granting consent and Adopted jurisdiction to the County Lighting Maintenance District to'annex territory located in the City to the District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolutions ------------------------------------------------------------ 19. TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 90-102 - The construction of Private Drain 1846 has been -inspected Adopted and approved by the County Director. of Public Works who has sent a Notice of Completion to the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-102 and direct City Clerk to transmit copies to the County of Los Angeles. ------------------------------------------------------------ 20. ANNEXATION TO SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 26 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-107 - Each time a property, which is not within the boundaries of the Sanitation District, is proposed for connection to a sewer, it must annex to the Adopted District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-107 ------------------------------------------------------------ 21. PLACERITA CANYON NATURE CENTER OWNERSHIP STATUS - Several questions were raised regarding the status of the Placerita Canyon Nature Center State Park at the Council meeting of May 22nd of which a report has been Received report prepared. RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Receive and file this report. IE4! E City Council Agenda June 12, 1990 E COUNCIL ACTION 22. REPORTS TO THE COUNCIL FROM THE CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE - The Committee has completed a report on the UCLA Solid Waste Study Received report and their second interim report to the Council. RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Receive and file report and direct Public Works Department to proceed with the implementation of the UCLA study. ------------------------------------------------------------ 23. PARATRANSIT/GENERAL PUBLIC DIAL -A -RIDE CONTRACT - This is a proposed agreement between the City and the Committee on Aging whereby the Committee on Aging Approved agrees to continue and increase the operational transit services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement, authorize the Mayor and. City Clerk to execute agreement,- and direct staff to transmit agreement. ------------------------------------------------------------ 24. PARATRANSIT/DIAL-A-RIDE AGREEMENT - LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS - The proposed City/County agreement for fiscal year 1990-91 reverses the current transit Approved relationship between the City and the County, whereby the City will now be the lead agency for paratransit. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement, and direct staff to transmit agreement to County. ------------------------------------------------------------ 25. LOCAL/COMMUTER TRANSIT AGREEMENT - LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS - The current City/County agreement provides for the extension of services for FY 90-91, Approved and both City and County staff desire to exercise this option.which maintains the current level of local and commuter service with changes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement, and direct staff to transmit agreement to County. ------------------------------------------------------------ 26. CITY LETTERHEAD POLICY - This item is on the agenda for Council's approval of the policy governing use of City letterhead. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Approved policy ------------------------------------------------------------ 27. CITY LOGO POLICY - This item is on the agenda for Council's consideration and approval of the policy governing the use of the City logo. RECOMMENDED Approved ACTION: Approve the policy. MI! 0 City Council Agenda June 12, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 28. SB 2368 (MARES ) - This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Darcy for support of Approved Senate Bill 2368 exempting volunteers' performing services for defined non-profit organizations and government entities from civil liability for damage or injury caused. by their acts or omissions performed while serving as a volunteer. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Support SB 2368 and authorize staff to sent letters to appropriate parties. ------------------------------------------------------------ 29. RESOLUTION FOR LACTC INCENTIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS - RESOLUTION NO. 90-100- The City is eligible to receive incentive funds equal to 20X of its transit Adopted operational budget under the subregional grant category. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-100 and direct staff to submit'Resolution to LACTC. ------------------------------------------------------------ 30. MOBILE HOME PARE RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE - On February 21st, Council directed staff to work with the mobilehome park owners and the mobilehome owners to Approved try to negotiate an ordinance dealing with rent stabilization that would be satisfactory to both parties. RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Extend the negotiating period by 30 days. ------------------------------------------------------------ 31. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA 3, TRACT 36496 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-104 - The County of Los Angeles had previously established Drainage Adopted Benefit Assessment Area No. 3 to provide maintenance of a subsurface drainage system constructed to ensure stability of the slopes constructed for Tract No. 36496. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-104. ------------------------------------------------------------ 32. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA 6, TRACT 43528 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-106 - The County of Los Angeles had previously established Drainage Adopted Benefit Assessment Area No. 6 to provide maintenance of a subsurface drainage system constructed to ensure stability of the slopes constructed for Tract No. 43528. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-106 ------------------------------------------------------------ 33. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA 18, TRACT 44965 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-105 - The County of Los Angeles had previously established Drainage Adopted Benefit Assessment Area No. 18 to provide maintenance of a subsurface drainage system constructed to ensure stability of the slopes constructed for Tract No. 44965. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-105 20 City Council Agenda June 12, 1990 34. SEVER REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT PRIVATE CONTRACT 90-06 - TRACT NO. 46110 - The Whitmore Family Trust, developers of this Tract, have agreed to install a Approved sewer on Market St. and have asked for reimbursement for. the additional cost of properties outside their subdivision which may utilize these sewers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement, map and reimbursement rates and authorize execution of the reimbursement agreement ------------------------------------------------------------ 35. JOINT RESOLUTION OF NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1989-05 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-37 - Annexation 1989-05 is a City -initiated proposal to Adopted annex approximately 569 acres of uninhabited territory to the City -and is located in the Canyon Country area, easterly of Abelia Road, at the northeasterly extremity of proposed Annexation 1988-01. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-37, and direct staff to submit to Los Angeles Formation Commission. for action by the County Board of Supervisors. ------------------------------------------------------------ 36. MAGIC MOUNTAIN LANE AT STILLMORE STREET INSTALL STOP CONTROLS - RESOLUTION NO. 90-103 - A traffic engineering survey was conducted to determine the need Adopted for stop controls on Magic Mountain Lane at Stillmore Street.. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-103, and direct staff to have the appropriate sign and pavement legends installed to effect this stop control. ------------------------------------------------------------ 37. VALENCIA BLVD. AT K -MARK DRIVEWAY LEFT TURN PROHIBITION - RESOLUTION NO. 90-108 - At the request of the Joint Chambers of Commerce Transportation Committee, the traffic engineering staff conducted a Adopted study of.traffic access to the K -Mart parcel from Valencia Blvd. to determine any potential safety issues. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-108 and direct staff to install the appropriate signs and markings. ------------------------------------------------------------ 38. LYONS AVENUE/ORCHARD VILLAGE RD. PARKING PROHIBITIONS - RESOLUTION NO. 90-109 - The City has received expressions of concern for traffic safety in the Adopted vicinity of Lyons Avenue and Orchard Village Road. RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-109 and direct staff to implement appropriate measures to effect the proposed projects. ------------------------------------------------------------ 39. COMMUTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE I-5 AND THE ANTELOPE VALLEY. FREEWAY - Commuter Transportation Services, Inc. has proposed to the Cities of Approved Lancaster, Palmdale, and Santa Clarita a program to promote and help organize .ridesharing and vanpools. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve in concept the CTS proposal and direct staff to seek funding from the private.sector and report back to Council. -7- 0 City Council Agenda June 12, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 40. OPPOSITION TO SB 2443 - BINDING ARBITRATION - TORRES - This item is on the agenda to register the City's opposition to SB 2443 (Torres) which is a proposal to Approved permit the institution of compulsory and binding arbitration for collective bargaining disputes with resolution procedures for police officers only. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to, prepare letters of opposition for the Mayor's signature. ------------------------------------------------------------ 41. FEE. BASED. DAY CAMP SWIMMING POOL FEE - In the past, private camps have used County swimming pool facilities as an added feature in marketing their fee Approved based summer day camp programs. The County's aquatic fee policy was a no charge for all participants. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the establishment of a fee for use of City swimming pool by fee based day camps and a requirement for these day camps to schedule dates in advance. ------------------------------------------------------------ 42. RESOLUTION NO. 90-111 - Demand Register No. 11 - Adopted RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-111 NEW BUSINESS 43. SB 2139 (DAVIS) UPDATE - The State Senate recently passed this Bill on a 21-13 vote and will now go to Approved another committee for further consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 'Direct staff to continue efforts and to contact appropriate parties to gain additional support. ------------------------------------------------------------ 44. CITY-WIDE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC STUDY - RESOLUTION N0. 90-112 - The Public Works staff conducted a City-wide Engineering and Traffic Study which forms Continued to 6/26 the basis for recommended speed limits on nearly every major, secondary and collector roadway in the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-112, direct City Clerk to certify the Study, direct staff to implement the necessary signing changes, and request the Sheriff's Dept. to begin an aggressive radar enforcement program. ------------------------------------------------------------ 45. GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT -PRELIMINARY REPORT - Staff and City consultants have had several meetings with the five Approved developers who will participate in the district to incorporate all of the findings in the feasibility report. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to include roadway stabilization, backbone utility improvement within Golden Valley Rd., and the park site in the feasibility report being prepared by staff. City Council Agenda June 12, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 46. PROPOSED COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DEVELOPER FEES - The L.A. County Consolidated Fire Protection District in conjunction with the Los Continued to.6/26 Angeles County Public Works prepared, at the Board of Supervisors direction, a developer fee plan for three areas under County service. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss concept of the proposed developer fee plan, provide direction to staff for June 12th Board of Supervisors public hearing and direct staff to report back to Council. ------------------------------------------------------------ 47. AWARD OF BID FOR ANNUAL REPORT/CALENDAR - Bids were advertised for the 1991 Calendar/Annual Report and Contined to 6/26 opened on May 15th. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to the low bidder, Graham Consulting, disqualify the low bid and go. out to bid again, re -think the expenditure of $50,000 budgeted for the Calendar/Annual Report. ------------------------------------------------------------ 48. PLOT PLAN 90-046 LOCATED AT 27227 SAND CANYON ROAD ADJACENT TO WARMUTH ROAD - The applicant, Mr. Toyama, is requesting approval for the construction of a Continued to 6/26 single family residence on the subject property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Uphold Planning Commission denial of proposed plot plan. ----------------------------------------------------------- 49. FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & FIREWORRS SHOW - In the past two years the City has assisted the Fourth of July Committee by waiving permit fees and Sheriff Approved Department costs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Allocate $18,948 for the 1990 July 4th parade and fireworks show, establish a funding limit of $20,00 for future July 4th parades and fireworks show and request that the City of Santa Clarita be named as co-sponsor of the July 4th parade and fireworks show. -------------------------------------------------- 50. ---------- IMPOSING REGULATIONS UPON THE SALE OF AEROSOL PAINT CONTAINERS OF SIR. OUNCES OR LESS - ORDINANCE NO. 90-14 - The Board of Supervisors adopted an Ordinance Passed to 2nd rdg. imposing regulations upon the sale of aerosol paint containers of six ounces or less- as a preventive measure against graffiti. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 90-14 and pass to second reading. ------------------------------------------------------------ 51. BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL & FIRE CODES - ORDINANCE NO. 90-16 - This item is on the agenda to amend Title Nos. 18, 19, 20, 21, & 22 of the Passed to 2nd rdg. Santa Clarita Municipal Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Public hrg. 7/10 Introduce Ordinance No. 90-16, waive further reading and pass to second reading. -9- City Council Agenda June 12, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 52. TREE ORDINANCE NO. 90-15 - At the March 7th Council Study Session, a draft Tree Ordinance was reviewed of Continued 6to 6/26 which two Ordinances have been developed. RECOMMENDED ACTIONe Review both Ordinances, select either Version 1 or 2, waive further reading, and pass to second reading and consider including Attachment C regarding alternative Criteria for Removal of Trees in the Ordinance. PUBLIC STATEMENT (10:00 P.M.) This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on any item on the agenda except for the public hearings. The public may also address the Council on items not on the agenda but those items will not be acted upon by Council at this meeting other than to review and return without action or direct staff. PUBLIC STATEMENT (Staff) PUBLIC STATEMENT (Council) This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to direct comments to staff or the public on items of interest. CLOSED SESSION 12:32 a.m. to 6/20/90, 4 P.M. closed session ADJOURNMENT -10-