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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-11 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 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 - Heidt CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL COUNCIL RE -ORGANIZATION APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 27, 1990 PUBLIC HEARING 1. PREZONE NO. 90-003 (ANNEXATION NO. 1990-03) ORDINANCE N0. 90-201 - This is a Quasi -Judicial proceeding. This proposal is for a "Prezone Ordinance" and related environmental documents to be approved by the City Council on Annexation No. 1990-03, located in the area generally, known as Sand Canyon, north and east of the City of Santa Clarita, south of the Santa Clara River, and west of proposed Annexation No. 1988-02. The ordinance constitutes an amendment to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Santa Clarita from existing Los Angeles County A-1-1, A-1-2, A-1-20,000, A-2-20,000;. and R -R zoning to compatible City zoning for the purpose of annexation of land to the City of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Certify the Negative Declaration, approve the Prezone No. 90-003 and introduce Ordinance 90-201, waive further. reading, and pass to second reading. -1- CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 16 December 11, 1990 • 2. APPEAL OF VARIANCE 90-003, LOCATED AT 27227 SAND CANYON ROAD ADJACENT TO .VARMUTH ROAD - (Toyama) This is a Quasi -Judicial proceeding. This item was heard by the City Council on November 13, 1990 as an appeal of the Planning Commission decision of denial. Council continued the. item to December ll, 1990, to allow the applicant's engineer and City staff time to provide additional information regarding sewer accessibility and the areas on the project subject to the Sand Canyon creek flood -way. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the item to the January 8, 1990 City Council meeting to allow staff to evaluatethe supplemental information. 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. -------------------------------- 7 ------------------------------ 3. EIR CONSULTANT FOR CIVIC CENTER PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 90-205 - On May 9, 1989, the City Council authorized staff to begin the process_ to construct the Santa Clarita Civic Center. It is now necessary to conduct an Environmental Impact Report on the site of which` Cotton, Beland and Assoc. were selected to prepare the EIR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute contract to prepare the EIR at an amount not toexceed$75,000. --------------------------------------------------------------- 4. NORTHEAST CORNER OF CHERRY STREET AND PEACHLAND AVENUE - PARCEL MAP NO. 20051 - APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND. ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION - The conditions of approval of Parcel Map 20051 have been met, the. fees . have been paid and the map has been checked to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Approve the map and acceptance of the dedications and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the face of the Parcel Map. ------------------------------------------------ --------------- 5. SOUTH SIDE OF PLACERITOS BOULEVARD - 351 FEET EAST OF CHERRY CHORE LANE (VICINITY) - PARCEL MAP NO. 20086 - APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION - The conditions of approval of. Parcel .Map 20086 have been met, the fees have been paid and the map has been checked to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the map and acceptance of the ,dedications and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the face of the Parcel Map. ' -2- City Council Agenda . December 11, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 6. WHITES CANYON ROAD -AND BOUQUET CANYON ROAD PROJECT 90-4) CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK,. IMPROVEMENTS - REQUEST .TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - Project 90-4 provides for new sidewalk installations on the east side of Bouquet Canyon Road between Soledad Canyon Road and Newhall Ranch Road; and on the east side of Whites Canyon Road south of Nadal Street. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications for the project, and authorize the advertising for bids. --------------------------------------------------------------- 7. WINTERDALE ET AL SLURRY (PROJECT 90-1) REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - Project 90-1 provides for a slurry seal of Winterdale Drive and adjacent streets. These' projects were identified and approved as part of the Fiscal Year 90-91 Annual Budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: approve the plans and specifications for the project, and authorize the advertising for bids. --------------------------------------------------------------- 8. TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT. 90-2) REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - During the traffic and design analysis of any proposed signalization, left -turn phasing is considered. Several projects were identified separately in the FY 90-91 Annual Budget; however, staff feels that it will be more cost effective if they are bid as one project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications for the project, and authorize the advertising for bids. -------------------------------------------------------- w BOUQUET. CANYON ROAD FROM CENTURION WAY TO URBANDALE AVENUE (PROJECT 89-5) - REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - This project provides for an asphalt overlay of Bouquet Canyon Road from Centurion way to Urbandale Avenue. This project is eligible for FAU funds, and has been identified as FAU Project NO. M -Q064(005) CRP -2089 (300). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the, plans and specifications for the project, and authorize the advertising for bids. --------------------------------------------------------------- 10. SMALL BUSINESS CENTER, MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - The efforts of staff in developing a Small Business Development Center program were presented in a progress report heard by the City Council on October 30, 1990. The progress report directed staff to return to Council in December with a Memorandum of Understanding for the principal parties involved in the proposed program, as a next step. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and approve the MOU for a Santa Clarita Valley Small Business Development Center, and direct staff to continue work on this concept. -3- City Council Agenda • December 11, 1990 i 11. SELECTION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT STUDY CONSULTANT - Staff was given the approval by the City Council to receive proposals from consultants to perform the development impact fee study. The development impact feel would allow the City to establish and collect fees, from developers to provide for city-wide infrastructure needs as development takes place. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff's selection of Recht Hausrath and. Associates, allow staff to negotiate and the Mayor to sign the contract and transfer funds from the contingency account 01-4101-290 in an amount not to exceed $60,000 to account 01-4600-227. --------------------------------------------------------------- 12. ISSUING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CANYON COUNTRY PARK - The construction of Canyon Country Park per the plans and specifications provided by Willdan Associates has been completed to the satisfaction. of the Director of Parks and Recreation. As of December 3, 1990, all portions of the contractual agreement have been inspected and satisfactorily complete. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by Valley. Crest Landscape, Inc. and authorize release of funds held in escrow 35 days after acceptance with the exception of. sufficient funds to cover stop notices which have been filed, and direct the City Clerk to file the notice of completion. --------------------------------------------------------------- 13. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO GRANT FRANCHISE TO VALENCIA WATER COMPANY - RESOLUTION NO. 90-207 - The existing franchise Ordinance between the Valencia Water Company and the City of Santa Clarita is up for renewal. Upon incorporation, the City adopted by reference all existing county franchise ordinances of corporations offering utility services within City boundaries. RECOMMENED ACTION: Review and set date for public hearing for January 8, 1991 by adopting Resolution No. 90-207. --------------------------------------------------------------- 14. TRANSIT BUS LEASE FINANCING - At the April 17, 1990, Council meeting, the Council instructed staff to proceed with the financing for the twenty-two buses. to be used for transit within the City of which staff has researched the financing. options. There were two final options which were analyzed and three consultants were sent RFP's. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve M.L. Stern and Company as the underwriter and Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates as financial consultant for the lease option and allow staff to retain them to perform the financing for the acquisition of transit buses. SSC City Council Agenda . December 11, 1990 15. CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PEPSI PLAYPARK AT NEWHALL PARR - The City of Santa Clarita was notified in August that Newhall Park was selected to receive approximately $17,000 worth of play equipment to be incorporated into a new playpark through .the Pepsi Cola Company. The agreement with Pepsi states that the., site must be ready for the -equipment installation by January 30, 1991. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the report and award the contract for the construction of the Playpark to JDC General Engineering Contractors for $71,569.55 and encumber an additional $5,000.00 for any changeorders which may occur. --------------------------------------------------------------- 16. RESOLUTION NO. 90-208 - Demand Warrant 123. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. NEW'BUSINESS 17. ORDINANCE NO. 90-39 - AMENDING TITLE NO. 22 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE FIRE CODE - This item is on the agenda to amend Title No. 22 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code relating to the Fire Code. The County of Los Angeles has recently adopted the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 90-39, waive further reading and pass to second reading and set a public hearing date. --------------------------------------------------------------- 18. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT - This item is on the agenda for Council's consideration of a Council appointee to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District who will represent the City of Santa Clarita at the District's meetings. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider appointment. ------------------------------- 7------------------------------- 19. INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR POLICY TERM - DECEMBER 15, 1990 - DECEMBER 15, 1991 - At the first meeting of December 15, 1987, the City Council approved by resolution and accepted insurance coverage provided by Antelope_ Valley Insurance Agency (AVIA) Corporation. As the City continues to grow and expand its level of service, the insurance needs change. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to procure the most advantageous level of coverage for the City of Santa Clarita for the,policy term. --------------------------------------------------------------- 20. ROUTE 126 - MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY BRIDGE. OVER THE SOUTH FORK OF THE SANTA. CLARA RIVER - Council has - previously expressed a desire to review proposed bridge structures for asthetic qualities. There are two bridges being designed, one at Placerita Creek and one at the South Fork of the Santa Clara River. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive this information and provide input or suggestions for consideration in the final design. -5- City Council Agenda December 11, 1990 21. DRAFT ORDINANCE RELATING TO PEDDLING ON HIGHVAYS .AND LOCATION RESTRICTIONS - ORDINANCE NO. 90-42 - - The attached draft ordinance has been prepared to regulate the location of catering trucks and other temporary roadside businesses in the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 90-42 and pass to second reading. ------------------------------------------ ; COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT AVARD PROCESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990/91 - For Fiscal year 1990/91, $70,000 is the remaining budgeted amount in the Community Services Division budget for Community Service Agency Funding. These funds are projected to be utilized to fund Community Service Agencies Human Service programs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Community Service Grant Award process and appoint one Councilmember to serve on the selection committee. 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 ME