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Home My WebLink About1990-10-30 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)• • CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COUNCIL ACTION REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 30, 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 (McKeon) Gary L. Larkins, Stake President for Santa Clarita Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints and President of the House of Fabrics CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE Troop 8496 - Vance Kirby, Scoutmaster - Korry Canon, Sr. Patrol Leader ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 9, 1990 PRESENTATION Members of the Board.of Trustees of the Sulphur Springs School District PROCLAMATIONS Saving the Life of a Child - K. Peterson Meredith Emery Robin Blumer Pat Armour Roger Wilhelm Santa Clarita Family Week PUBLIC HEARING 1. CIRCLE J RANCH TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 90-170 - At the September 25th Council meeting, Council deliberated a request from the Circle J Homeowners Assoc. to assume responsibility for traffic code enforcement in their development and set October.30th as the public hearing date. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct public hearing and adopt Resolution 90-170 -1- City Council Agenda • October 30, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 2. DRAFT ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SIGNS -.ORDINANCE NO. 90-35 - The proposed ordinance includes amendments proposed to modify existing requirements for signs. Elimination of five types of signs and new requirements are proposed for sign area allowance, monument signs, and design review. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Negative Declaration; pending public testimony introduce Ordinance No. 90-35, waive further reading, and pass to second reading. ------------------------------------------------------------ 3. DRAFT ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO HAZARDOUS PASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES - ORDINANCE NO. 90-36 - The proposed draft ordinance creates requirements for siting criteria and the approval of a conditional use permit for hazardous waste disposal facilities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Negative Declaration; pending public testimony introduce Ordinance No. 90-36, waive further reading, and pass to second reading ------------------------------------------------------------ 4. ZONE CHANGE 89-3- FROM A-2-1 TO A-1-20,000 IN PLACERITA CANYON, TRACT 46876 - ORDINANCE NO. 90-31 - This item was continued from the October 9th meeting to October 30th and was sent back to the Planning Commission at which time the Commission unanimously upheld their original recommendation in support of the zone change. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the negative declaration, zone change and introduce the Ordinance, waive further reading and pass to second reading. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. ZONE CHANGE 89-008 AT 23027 DRAYTON STREET, 400 FEET EAST OF SPRINGBROOR AVENUE - ORDINANCE NO. 90-27 - This item was heard by Council on October 9th as a' public hearing to allow a change in zone from A-2-1 (Heavy Agricultural, 1 acre minimum lot size) to M -1 -DP (Light Manufacturing -Development Program zone). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance 90-27 ------------------------------------------------------------ 6. ZONE CHANGE NO. 90-015 FROM A-2-1 (HEAVY AGRICULTURAL) TO MHP (MOBILEHOME PARR RESIDENTIAL) - ORDINANCE NO. 90-29 - This is a City -initiated zone change from A-2-1 (Heavy Agricultural) to MHP (Mobilehome Park Residential) pertaining to property located at 27361 Sierra Highway, commonly known as the Cordova Mobilehome Park. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance 90-29 -2- City Council Agenda • October 30, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 7. ZONE CHANGE NO. 90-016 FROM C -M (COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING) TO MHP (MOBILEHOME PARR RESIDENTIAL) - ORDINANCE NO. 90-30 - This is a City -initiated zone change from C -M (Commercial' Manufacturing) to MHP (Mobilehome Park Residential) pertaining to property located at 21425 Soledad Canyon Rd. commonly known as the Greenbriar Mobilehome Park. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 90=30 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. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY - This item deals with the investment of temporarily idle or surplus funds of the City in accordance with principles of sound treasury management in accordance with the provisions of the California Government Code Sections 53600, et seq., the Municipal Code, guidelines established by the California Municipal Treasurer's Assoc. and the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers and this Investment Policy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Reaffirm the Treasurer's Statement of Investment Policy ------------------------------------------------------------ 9. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 149 CALIFORNIA PARR, RECREATION, AND WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1990 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-190 - Proposition 149 would authorize $437 million in general obligation bonds for the development, rehabilitation, and restoration of local and state parks, beaches, recreation areas, greenbelts, trails, museums, zoos, and for coastal access, historic preservation, and wildlife enhancement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-190 ------------------------------------------------------------ 10. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) ANNUAL GOAL Some of the Capital. Improvement Projects constructed in the City are partially financed by Federal -Aid funds. Under ,the guidelines of the Federal Highway Administration, the City is required to utilize DBE in all aspects of contracting to the maximum feasible. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the DBE Annual Plan Goal of 11% approved by Caltrans and direct the Director of Public Works to implement the use of the DBE Program on Capital Improvement Projects that are partially financed by Federal -aid funds. 1911 City Council Agenda October 30, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 11. SMALL BUSINESS CENTER PROPOSAL - This item is on the agenda to present the progress report on action to date on developing a small business retention and development proposal. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. ---------------------------------------- -------------------- 12. SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD FROM GOLDEN OAK ROAD TO GOLDENROD WAY (PROJECT 89-17) MEDIAN IMPROVEMENT -BID AWARD REQUEST - On October 4th, bids were received on this project which consists of permanent modifications to the median at the above location. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive the irregularities found in the R.P.S. bid and award the contract to R.P.S. in the amount of $39,675.90 ------------------------------------------------------------ 13. LOBBYIST SERVICES - On September 25th the :city terminated its contract with the Capital Representation Group and will now present alternatives for consideration of such services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction to staff. ' ------------------------------------------------------------ 14. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES & AUTHORIZING THE PERSONNEL OFFICER TO REVIEW CONVICTIONS OF APPLICANTS - RESOLUTION NO. 90-191 - Presently, the Personnel Rules allows the City to obtain fingerprints as part of the application process. Resolution 90-191 will enable the Personnel Officer to review and consider an applicant's criminal history obtained. through the fingerprint process when making employment and retention decisions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-191 ------------------------------------------------------------ 15. DOWNTOWN L.A./SYLMAR/SANTA CLARITA COMMUTER, RAIL STUDY LACTC. has reached an agreement to purchase 175 miles of railroad right-of-ways from the Southern Pacific Transportation Co. .which will ensure public control of these rail lines. Included in the agreement is the purchase of two 40 -foot wide strips of right-of-way from downtown L.A. to Saugus (approximately in vicinity of Saugus Speedway). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file -4- City Council Agenda October 30, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 16. CABALLETA DRIVE/EMBLEM SCHOOL EXTEND SCHOOL -BUS LOADING ZONE - RESOLUTION NO. 90-188 Mr. George Gilbert of the Saugus School District has requested that an existing "No Stopping 7AM to 5PM School Days Only Buses Excepted" zone be extended by a distance of 150 feet in the area located on the west side of Caballeta Dr. north of Espuella .Drive adjacent to Emblem Elementary School.. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-188 authorizing the extension ------------------------------------------------------------ 17. RESOLUTION NO. 90-189 - Demand Warrant 120. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-189. NEW BUSINESS 18. STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION - On July 24'& 25, 1989, City staff conducted the first Strategic Planning Session. Staff would now like to conduct a session with City.Council and citizens to identify issues and formulate an action plan to address. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council authorize staff to begin scheduling for Strategic Planning process. ------------------------------------------------------------ 19. NORTH OARS PARES LIGHTING PROJECT - At the August, 18th Council meeting, staff received authorization to rebid the relighting project for North Oaks 'Park of which So. California Edison is a major player in this project contributing $20,000 to fund this project through a special grant, as well as contributing some preliminary design and allocating $2000-$3000 in rebate fees for using energy efficient products. RECOMMENDED- ACTION: Award the contract for the relighting project at North Oaks Park ------------------------------------------------------------ 20. SPECIAL DISTRICTS -LIGHTING, BLOOD CONTROL, SANITATION, AND LANDSCAPING - Staff has been directed by Council to investigate the feasibility and appropriateness of assuming the responsibilities of several special districts within the City whichhave been analyzed. RECOMMENDED ACTION: The process for taking over the Landscape Maintenance District #1 be commenced and the City Manager be authorized to sign such documents as are necessary to complete the process. If Council agrees with staff recommendation, a Joint Resolution (City -County) will be prepared for a future agenda and a Notice of'Intent will be filed with the County. Direct .staff to continue to monitor and implement the Council's direction for the operation of sewer maintenance, sanitation, flood control, and lighting districts and to bring to the Council, when appropriate, a plan to assume the responsibility of any one of these districts. 50 City Council Agenda October 30, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 21. ASSEMBLY BILL 939 COMPLIANCE/ADDITIONAL STUDY -PROPOSAL BY ECOSOURCE INTERNATIONAL The City's Solid Waste Management Report prepared by UCLA's Solid Waste Management Program provided a substantial portion of the necessary study to comply with the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989; AB 939. Public Works staff met with the Sanitation District, L.A. County Public Works; and representatives from other municipalities to work jointly to comply with AB 939. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff be directed to develop an agreement with Ecosource Intl. for the preparation for the final' Solid Waste Management Report for the City for the j fee of $84,607 and to transfer the necessary funds from Contingency Account 01-4101-290 to Account 01-6000-227 ------------------------------------------------------------ 22. REGIONAL GOVERNMENT - This item is on the agenda for the City Council's consideration of support for the Lynwood City Council's Resolution regarding AB 4242 ;I (Brawn). This bill regards the formation of a regional development and infrastructure agency in seven specified regions of the state. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council discuss support for the Lynwood Resolution and direct staff, to continue to monitor legislation as related to regional governance as well as progress of the League task force. ------------------------------------------------------------ 23. LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE - The City Selection will hold a meeting on December 6, 1990 for the purpose of electing an alternate member to the LAFCO to fill the unexpired term of office formerly occupied by Mayor Walter Tucker. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council to select alternate member ------------------------------------------------------------ 24. ANNUAL MAYOR'S ROTATION POLICY - Present policy is to rotate the position of Mayor at the end of each calendar year based upon the highest number of .votes achieved. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss City Council Agenda • October 30, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 25. CORPORATE FACILITIES MODIFICATIONS DESIGN AND PLANNING - Modifications will need to be made to the recently acquired building and yard which will be converted for use as the new Corporate Facilities. The services of an architectural and engineering consultant will be needed to master plan the .use of the facility and to prepare the working drawings for the construction contracts. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council award a contract for professional architectural and engineering services to the firm of Albert C. Martin and Associates. ----------------------------------------------------------- 26. AB 911, VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS RELATING TO .AIR POLLUTION - Southern California's air quality is the worst in the nation, violating federal health standards on 232 days in 1988. AB 911 provides that it is an infraction to operate a motor vehicle resulting in excessive emissions of smoke, flame, gas, oil or fuel residue. Santa Clarita Valley is especially impacted by mobile sources since two major freeways go through this area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council direct the Sheriff's Department to begin rigorous enforcement of AB 911 when it becomes a law on January 1, 1991. 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 ADJOURNMENT -7-