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Home My WebLink About1990-09-25 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1990 6:30 P.M. 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA. A G E N D A 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. INVOCATION (Councilwoman Heidt) CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 11, 1990 PRESENTATION Lyn Pherigo Richard Wirthlin PROCLAMATION Deputy Michael G. Reddy PUBLIC HEARING 1. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-001 - This item is a report from Planning Commission on an appeal of denial of a. three story office building at 24568 :Newhall Avenue in the C -2 -DP zone. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Followingpublic testimony, review Planning Commission report; make a finding that the revised project has met all previous recommendations and concerns and grant the appeal. -1- City Council Agenda September 25, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 0 2. SAN FERNANDO ROAD UNDERGROUND UTILITY- DISTRICT NO. 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-159 - The City has established procedures for .the creation of underground utility districts in Chapter 13.32, Division 2 of the City's Municipal Code, for the widening of San Fernando Rd. between Magic Mountain Parkway and Lyons Avenue. At the meeting of August 14, 1990, the City Council set September 25, 1990 for a public hearing and authorized staff to proceed with the procedures necessary for the formation of the proposed underground utility district. RECOMMENDED ACTION - After `public testimony, City Council determine that the project meets the criteria for the establishment of an underground utility. district; adopt the attached Resolution No. 90-159; and authorize staff to proceed with its implementation. -------------------------------------------------------------- 3. GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD - ANTELOPE VALLEY FREEVAY TO SIERRA HIGHVAY - NEGATIVE DECLARATION - In January, the City Council directed staff to initiate a procedure to form, an assessment district for the construction of this segment of Golden Valley Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council continue this matter indefinitely. -------------------------------------------------------------- 4. RAILROAD AVENUE - REQUEST FOR VACATION - The City received a request from Bill and Marie Foster, owners of property at the northeast corner of Railroad Avenue and San 'Fernando Road to vacate the road easement on Railroad Avenue between San Fernando Road and 4th Street. Staff has conducted a detailed evaluation of current traffic conditions along San Fernando Road to determine any capacity or 'safety constraints. RECOMMENDED ACTION - All existing road easements along Railroad Avenue be retained and that the .request for vacation be denied. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. VALENCIA MALL - On July 24th Council directed staff to proceed with negotiations with Newhall Land & Farming Co. for a City investment in the Valencia Mall. Negotiations have concluded and a settlement has been reached which is supported by Newhall Land & Farming and endorsed by.City staff. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the proposal and direct the City Manager to draft and execute an agreement with Newhall Land & Farming which will include items described. -------------------------------------------------------------- 6. CONTINUATION OF APPEAL HEARING FROM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 1990, AND COUNCIL FIELD TRIP OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1990 -- TENTATIVE TRACT 46579 - This item was continued to September 20th, 4:00 p.m., at which time the Council conducted a field trip to the property. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Consider the public record, staff reports, and the Planning Commission recommendation on the project, and make a final determination. -2- City Council Agenda September 25, 1990 7. DRAFT ORDINANCE REGULATING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES - ORDINANCE NO. 90-24 - On August. 14, 1990, the City Council conducted a public hearing on this item, continued the hearing to September 11, 1990, and then introduced the ordinance. The draft ordinance proposes to prohibit long-term parking of commercial vehicles over 12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, on private property and public streets in residential zones. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 90-24. 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. -------------------------------------------------------------- 8. COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1867 CONSENT AND JURISDICTION - RESOLUTION NO. 90-179 - The County Department of Public works is currently in the process of consolidating its 187 lighting districts into one district for the unincorporated area and one single lighting district for each city. Due to this consolidation, the areas of County Lighting Maintenance Districts 10018 and 10040 and the Newhall Lighting District within the City of Santa Clarita are being processed for annexation to the subject lighting district. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt Resolution 90-179 granting consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles, and instruct the City Clerkto certify and deliver two. copies to the Department of Public Works before September 28, 1990 to enable plan to be filed, with LAFCO. -------------------------------------------------------------- 9. WAYMAN STREET AND LYONS AVENUE (VICINITY) TRACT MAP NO. 44946 - APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION - The developer is subdividing 5.32 acres into 14 single family lots located at 24599 Wayman St., Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Approve the.map; accept on behalf of the public, the dedications, approve and accept work agreements and improvement securities; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. &B E City Council Agenda September 25, 1990 0 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REGARDING MUNICIPAL SUPERFUND LIABILITY - A letter was received from the City of Paramount regarding a resolution from the League of California Cities which urges to support legislation in the Congress protecting cities from liability for protecting public health by providing for the collection and disposal of household solid waste. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Support the League's resolution by transmitting a letter to them. --------------------------------------------------------- 11. QUARTERLY MUNICIPAL REPORT/RECREATION PROGRAM - Included in this year's 1990/91 budget was money set aside for the four issues of the 1990/91 Municipal Report and Recreation Program. The City advertised in the Newhall Signal and Daily News and -sealed bids were received from Shorco Publishing Inc. and Prime Laser Printing. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Staff be directed to award the contract for the 1990/91 Municipal Report and Recreation Program of $52,104.00 to the lowest, most qualified bidder, Shorco Publishing Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract. ----------------------------------------------------------- 12. AWARD OF BID FOR UNIFORM AND LOCKER RENTAL SERVICES - On August 21, 1990. the City Clerk opened bids for the provision of maintenance uniforms and lockers in the form of a two-year rental agreement of which Angelica Uniform became the lowest acceptable bid. RECOMMENDED ACTION - City Council award the contract for uniform rental to Angelica Uniform in the amount of $3,364.90 for fiscal year 1990/91. ------------------------------------------------- ------------- 13. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR 189 - 190 COMPREHENSIVE STREET TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT - Bids were opened on July 26, 1989, and Council awarded a tree pruning contract to Golden Bear Arborist, Inc. on August 22, 1989. Work performed on the project was completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Recreation and the City Arborist on July 5, 1990.. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Accept the work performed by Golden Bear Arborist and authorize City Clerk to file with the Recorder the Notice of Completion. -------------------------------------------------------------- 14. LOBBYIST SERVICES - This item is on the agenda in order to terminate the contract with the Capital Representation group for Lobbyist Services. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Authorize staff to terminate contract with Capital Representation Group and send a 30 day notice. -4- L7 City Council Agenda September 25, 1990 15, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, EAST NEWHALL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PROTECT - The City ,has been informed by the Community Development Commission (CDC) that a revision in the scope of work and cost for public improvement in East Newhall require public notification and participation before proceeding with the implementation of the project and expending any CDBG funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Authorize a public hearing to be held on October 9, 1990. ------------------------------ -------------------------------- 16. RESOLUTION NO. 90=181 - Demand Register. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt NEW BUSINESS 17. DESIGN COMPETITION CONSULTANT - On June 12th Council authorized staff to proceed with a design competition in order to select an architect for the Civic Center project. The Civic Center. Committee selected Mr. William H. Kiskamm (AIA) to serve as design competition consultant. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Mr. Kiskamm. -------------------------------------------------------------- 18. PHASE ONE CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM - This is a report on the first phase of the City's Curbside recycling program. The report requests Council's adoption of a resolution which directs staff to continue working solely with the existing haulers to finalize a franchise agreement. RECOMMENDED. ACTION - Direct staff to implement the Phase One. Recycling program as described and adopt Resolution No. 90-180. -------------------------------------------------------------- 19. ORDINANCE. TO PROHIBIT THE COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS - ORDINANCE NO. 90-26 AND ORDINANCE NO. 90-32 - Prior to the implementation of the Phase One Recycling program 'set forth by the preceding Memorandum of Understanding, it is necessary to adopt legislation prohibiting the unauthorized collection of materials deemed to be recyclable. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Waive first and second reading, consider this an urgency ordinance to adopt Ordinance No. 90-26 and conduct first reading on Ordinance No. 90-32. -5- City Council Agenda September 25, 1990 20. RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-171 - The County of Los Angeles has a current population of 8,650,370, and a budget of over six billion dollars. Resolution No. 90-171, prepared for California Contract Cities, expresses Santa Clarita's concerns regarding the current population and diversity of Los Angeles County and the need to effectively service the population through more responsive representation. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt Resolution No. 90-171 and transmit to California Contract Cities. ------------------------------------------------------------- 21. REQUEST FOR' APPROVAL TO CONTRACT. FOR RADIO CONSULTANT SERVICES - As the City continues to assume services from Los Angeles County, and as our Emergency Operations Centers become established, there will be an increased need for two-way radio communication capabilities in the City. Five firms responded to the City's Request for Proposal. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Council concur with the recommendations provided in the Evaluation Procedure, and .direct staff to negotiate and enter into a contract with the Richter Group for radio communications consultant services. -------------------------------------------------------------- 22. SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CONFERENCE - On October 15 - 17, 1990, the SCAQMD has scheduled a conference which will familiarize participants with technologies available to control hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, etc. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Appoint a Council representative to attend the Conference. -------------------------------------------------------------- 23. CIRCLE J RANCH TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 90-170 - The City received a request from the Circle J Ranch Homeowner's Association requesting that the City assume responsibility for traffic law enforcement and the establishment of appropriate traffic controls in the area. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Establish October 23, 1990 as a public hearing date to consider assuming responsibility for traffic law enforcement and direct staff to notify Watt America, Inc. of the public hearing. ! 0 City Council Agenda September 25, 1990 PUBLIC STATEMENT (10:00 P.M.) This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on nay 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 ADJOURNMENT ' -7-