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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-07-09 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)4 V. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL.MEETING July 9, 1991 6:30 P.M. City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA. 91355 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENTS Anyone wishing to address -an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. INVOCATION - Boyer CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 17, 1991 PUBLIC HEARING 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES - RESOLUTION NO. 91-103 - On June 26, 1990, City Council approved. and adopted Ordinance No. 90-17 establishing a fee revenue/cost comparison system. This cost recovery fee system was a resultof a study performed by' Management Services Institute (MSI) on behalf of the City. Using the methodology set forth by Ordinance No. 90-17, staff has determined the costs associated with providing Parks and Recreation services.. Based upon the cost of providing Parks. and Recreation services, staff request that Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 91-103 establishing a schedule of subsidy levels and fees for Parks and Recreation services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council conduct the Public Hearing and approve Resolution No. 91-103 and authorize staff to prepare the executive order to be signed by the City Manager to become effective on or after July 19, 1991. -1- CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 9, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION 2. APPEAL BY APPLICANT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONS'S DENIAL OF - APPEAL BY APPLICANT OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 21435 AT 27548 CLEARLAKE DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF MILE EAST OF SAND CYN. RD. -.Appeal of Planning Commission's denial of proposed subdivision of 5.54 acres into four residential lots. The Planning Commission made findings that a building restriction exists on the property which grants the City the right to prohibit the construction of more than one dwelling unit and accessory structures. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Uphold the Planning Commission's denial of Tentative Parcel Map 21435. -------------------------------------------------------- 3. TANDAM BUILDERS APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF MASTER CASE NO. 90-153. (CUP 90-021) FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER AT 18830 SOLEDAD CANYON RD. - Appeal of the Planning commission's denial of a proposed retail shopping center, of four separate structures with a total floor area of 113,000 square feet and 454 off-street parking spaces, on 9.13 acres. This project as proposed would increase traffic flow. volumes and adversely impact Vilna Avenue, as well as the intersections of Soledad Cyn. Rd. with Luther Drive, and Soledad Cyn. Rd. with Homyr Place. The most desirable mitigation of this impact would be to realign Luther Drive with Homyr Place at Soledad Cyn. Rd. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Uphold the Planning Commission's denial of Master Case No. 90-153 (CUP 90-021). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. INCREASED COMPENSATION PARKS AND RECREATION AND PLANNING COMMISSION - ORDINANCE NO. 91-30 AND 91-31 This item was passed to second reading on June 25,. 1991, for potential compensation increase for the Parks and Recreation and Planning Commission. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 91-30 and 91-31. -------------------------------------------------------- 5. MODIFICATIONS TO THE DROUGHT ORDINANCES - ORDINANCE NO. 91-32 - The City Council has directed staff to prepare. Ordinance No. 91-32 to modify the current Drought Ordinances to incorporate recommendations from the Drought Committee. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance.No.91-32 and set the. public hearing for August 13, 1991, at which time Ordinance No. 91-32 will be adopted as an urgency Ordinance. -2- City Council Agenda July 9, 1991 . COUNCIL ACTION 6. DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY - The City Council was presented with the revised draft Economic Development Strategy at its June 25, 1991 meeting and continuedit to the July 9, 1991 City Council meeting. On April 9, 1991, Council reviewed the Draft Economic Development Strategy and gave staff further direction for amending the strategy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and adopt the Draft Economic Development Strategy, and direct staff to finalize red -lined text, including any other revisions as may be noted by City Council. 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. SENIOR CENTER - On May 28, 1991, Council approved the submission of the City's final statement and proposed use of funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for fiscal year 1991/92 with the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD). The Santa Clarita Valley. Senior Center was one of the Council approved projects recommended for funding in the amount of $70,000. The.City has complied. in every way with all CDBG requirements in order to become an entitlement city with- HUD,- to date the City has not received or entered into a contractual agreement with HUD. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to execute agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on. Aging Corporation for the provision of services to seniors through the Senior Center for the period of July 1, 1991, through June 30, 1992. -------------------------------------------------------- 8. CONTRACT AWARD FOR SOLEDAD CANYON RD. MEDIAN AND SIDEPANEL IMPROVEMENT - PHASE II.- Staff advertised for bids and opened bids on June 25th, 1991 at which time four bid packages were submitted. Terra -Cal was the lowest bidder but was disqualified by not fully adhering to project specifications. Marina Contractors, Inc. was the lowest bidder who complied with all project requirements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council review the report and award the contract to Marina Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $387,654 and that an additional $40,000 be encumbered for any change orders. -3- City Council Agenda July 9, 1991 54 110 1f�L�i�i{�Al 9. CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. 91=109 - The Congestion Management Program is a new program enacted by the State, Legislature with the passage of Assembly Bill 471 (July 10, 1989), as amended by Assembly Bill 1791 (February 11, 1990). In passing the Congestion Management Program, the Legislature noted increasing concern that urban congestion was impacting the economic vitality of the State and diminishing the quality of life in may communities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 91-109 and send a letter of support to the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission. -------------------------------------------------------- 10. LEGISLATION - There are three bills currently pending before the State Legislature which -may have local impact. The measures are AB 455 (Cortese), AB 638 (Boland), and SB 487 (Bergeson). RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council Legislative Committee recommends support for AB 455, AB 638, and AB 487. -------------------------------------------------------- 11. ADVISEMENT ON THE PURCHASE OF CORPORATE YARD FURNISHINGS - In order to facilitate a - smooth and successful transition from City Hall to the Corp Yard, the staff needed to use the emergency purchase section, Municipal Code 3.12.270, Section 1, subsection 7, ,to acquire furniture from T.W. McAllister and Assoc., Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Confirm staff's requisition of funding for the City Yard as an emergency purchase from funds budgeted in account #01-4605-402. -------------------------------------------------------- 12. REFUSE COLLECTION/DISCOUNT STUDY - At its March 13, 1991 meeting, Council directed staff to report back in July on the feasibility of providing reduced refuse/recycling fees or discounts for senior citizens, disabled and low-income persons. UCLA Municipal Waste Management Program is preparing a senior citizen waste characterization study. Staff will submit a recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file -report. -------------------------------------------------------- 13. TRANSIT CONSULTING SERVICES IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION MANAGER POSITION - Council, at their June 25, 1991 meeting, directed staff to execute a contract with ATE Ryder for the operation and maintenance of local, commuter and Dial -a -Ride services. The City has had Michael Prior of Priority Consulting under a short term contract. The City has conducted two unsuccessful recruitments for the position of Transit Manager. RECOMMENDED ACTION:- Approve one year contract with Michael Prior at a fee of $6,930 per month and direct Mayor to execute contract. -4- City Council Agenda July 9, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION 14. BARER CANYON - RESOLUTION NO. 91-111 - Watt America Development Company has prepared a 283 acre site in Baker Canyon area. At their meeting of June 25, 1991, Council directed staff to state' the City's opposition and to prepare a Resolution opposing the proposed airport. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 91-111 and transmit copy to County Board of Supervisors. -------------------------------------------------------- 15. RESOLUTION NO. 91-110 - Demand Warrant 112. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. NEW BUSINESS 16. •THE CITY DIFFERENCE' PRESENTATION BOARD - The Community Development Department has prepared a colored presentation board and brief script titled 'The City Difference --Planning for the 1990'x." "The City Difference: board outlines five major planning themes in the City: Infrastructure Expansion, Valley Self -Sufficiency, Growth Management, the Environment and Recreational Opportunities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the presentation and avail itself of the presentation board and script when appropriate for public presentation. -------------------------------------------------------- 17. THE FORMATION OF THE SANTA CLARITA FINANCING AUTHORITY BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - RESOLUTION NO: 91-107, RDA 91-1, RDA 91-2, JPA 91-1, JPA 91-2 - Inorder to facilitate the financing of various City capital improvements and projects proposed by the City's five year Capital.Improvement Plan (CIP), the staff recommends that a joint exercise of powers authority be formed to be known as the "Santa Clarita Public Financing Authority'. This JPA would be formed by the City and the Redevelopment Agency primarily for the purpose of financing and funding the acquisition, construction, operation of public improvements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the Resolution 91-107, that the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency approve Resolution No. RDA 91-1 and RDA 91-2, and that the Board of Directors of the Santa Clarita Public Financing Authority approve Resolution No. JPA 91-1 and JPA 91-2. -5- City Council Agenda July 9, 1991. COUNCIL ACTION 18. COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN -.This item was continued from the meeting of June 25, 1991. ON April 17 and 27, 1991 the City of Santa Clarita conducted its first Community Strategic Plan. This creation of this plan, entitled "Share the Vision", brought together over 125 members of the community as well as the City Council, Commissions and staff to together outline the direction the City will take over the next three years. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and adopt the Community Strategic Plan 1991-1994 and direct staff to implement theaction plan. -------------------------------------------------------- 19. ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 91=29 - This item is on the agenda for introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 91-29 adding Title 8 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code relating to the control, health and regulation of animals in. the City of Santa Clarita. The revisions incorporated include, voluntary registration of cats, inspection permits for rodeo and transporting dogs in an open vehicle. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 91-29,waive first reading and pass to second reading. -------------------------------------------------------- 20. CITY NEWSLETTER - The City has taken a pro -active - approach to Community relations, creating and implementing an on-going program of two-way _ communication, through a variety of techniques including weekly press conferences, monthly town hall meetings, etc. It has been suggebted a City citizen newsletter, mailed to -every household on a regular basis, may help in reaching those residents who may not read a local .newspaper, listen to the radio or visit local theatres. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct City Manager to pursue the creation of a non-profit corporation for the purposes of implementing a monthly newsletter, in conjunction with a proposal submitted by William Otto. 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 -6- PROOF OF POSTING BY CITY CLERIC CITY OF SANTA CLARITA STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, DONNA M. GRINDEY, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita; that on .r 9/ , between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 5 o'clock p.m.; I caused to be posted in three conspicuous public places, as required by law, the following: 9i 9 � I hereby certify, under, penalty of perjury, that the foregoing. is true and correct and that this certification was executed by me on a -Z ,/ -6�, 91 at the City Hall, Santa Clarita, California; bbnna M. Gr:(ndey,-City, Clerk City of Santa Clarita, Calif t