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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-08-13 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2),IN,, 4 •t `t7 7 V A i CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, Ca. 91355 6:30 P.M. August 13, 1991 AGENDA COUNCIL ACTION ITY 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. le vlOCATION - Darcy V. ALL/NVTO ORDER V L/A/G SALUTE VR/OLL CALL -t/APPROVAL OF AGENDA v4PROVAL OF MINUTES May 23, 1991 June 17, 1991 June 20, 1991 June 25, 1991 July 9, 1991 BLILC HEARING PU AB 939 PLAN - NEGATIVE DECLARATION - Consistent with the mandates of AB 939 and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this date has been published for a public hearing on the environmental assessment of the City's Source Reduction and Recycling element (SRRE). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept public comment and approve the Negative Declaration. City Council Agenda August 13, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION FEE REVISIONS TO THE ROUTE 126 AND BOUQUET CANYON BRIDGE AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE CONSTRUCTION FEE DISTRICTS: RESOLUTIONS TO ADOPT FEE REVISIONS AND TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY AS AN URGENCY MEASURE - On June 11, 1991 the Council considered an agenda. report showing the reasons and distribution of the fee revisions for the Bouquet Canyon and Route 126 Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee Districts. Two committee meetings have been conducted with representatives of organizations such as Chambers of Commerce; Board of Realtors, Building Industry Association. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct Public Hearing, adopt Resolution No. 91-106, upon four-fifths vote of Council, adopt urgency Resolution No. 91-127, set a public hearing date for September 10, 1991, on a 30 day extension of the urgency Resolution No. 91-127. APPEAL OF PLANNING COlIIlISSION DECISION (BESDLUTION NO. P90-19) ON TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 20639. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 26103 RAVENHILL ROAD; APPROXIMATELY 370 FEET NORTH OF PLACERITA CANYON ROAD - At the June 4, 1991 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution P91-19, denying Parcel Map 20639. The applicant proposes two flag lots on five acres of land. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation and testimony and uphold the Planning Commission's decision for denial of Tentative Parcel Map 20639. APPEAL OF PLOT PLAN 89-146 (REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE) 28352 SAND CANYON ROAD - The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's denial of Plot Plan 89-146 (as revised). The applicant proposes a 35' high, three-story, 30,712 sq. ft. building. Staff received a letter from the applicant on August 8th requesting a continuance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council direct staff to reschedule item to the October 22, 1991 meeting, which requires re -noticing of the project and correcting the posted sign on the project site. UUtINISHED BUSINESS ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 91-29 - The Council at their July 9, 1991 regular meeting took action to pass tosecondreading 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive second reading and adopt 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. Copy available in the City Clerk's Office. City Council Agenda August 13, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION a AMENDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ORDINANCE 89-27 - ORDINANCE NO. 91-39 - At the Council meeting of July 9th, Council convened the first meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. Council appointed the Director of Community Development as the Assistant Executive Director, therefore, Section 4 of Ordinance 89-27 is being amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduct Ordinance 91-39, waive further reading and pass to second reading. ------------------------------------------------------- DROUGHT COMMITTEE REPORT - The Draught Committee has had two meetingssince the Council last reviewed their recommendations for modifications to the Drought Ordinance. Since the Committee's original recommended modifications, they have discussed additional modifications based on the review of data regarding current water consumption and available supply. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report; give further direction to the committee and to staff; and set a time»for a joint study session of VVECESS the Council and Committee. V4L TO ORDER Public Financing Authority ZESS RECONVENE City Council Meeting 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 REFUSE DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS, DISABLED AND L0Y INCOME PERSONS - The Council at its meeting of March 13, 1991 directed staff to report on the feasibility of implementing a program which offers senior citizens, disabled and low income persons a reduced refuse/recycling monthly rate. Staff feels the issues and possible alternatives surrounding this matter warrants discussion in a Council Study Session where Council could have an opportunity to receive a more comprehensive report. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report and continue this matter to the October 1991 Council Study Session. City Council Meeting August 13,1991 COUNCIL ACTION NORTHEAST CORNER MAGIC MOUNTAIN PAREVAY AND VALENCIA BOULEVARD PARCEL' MAP NO. 22011 - A PHASE OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 17362 APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION - The Tentative Map was originally approved by Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission on September 2, 1987. An extension was granted by the City of Santa Clarita on September 19, 1989. The deadline on the extension was September 2, 1990. An August 31, 1990 submittal by the developer of all required material constituted a timely filing in accordance with the Map Act. Presentation of the map was delayed until final flow rates from the Flood Control District were submitted. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve map, accept the dedications for streets, sewers, storm drains, approve and accept work agreements, and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate n the face.of the map on Parcel Map No. 22011. --------------------------------------------------- TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 91-115 - The construction of Private Drains 1596, Unit I; 2065; 2085; 1895, Unit I; and 1190 have been inspected and approved by the County Director of Public Works, who has sent Notices of Completion to the City. RECOMMEND:A) ACTION: Adopt the resolution, authorize the Mayor to execute the Quitclaim Deed for the easements on behalf of the City and direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the report indicating the date and action taken to the County of Los Angeles. --------------------------------------------------- INTERIM CONTRACT VITH SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING FOR DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICES - The City Council in its meeting of June 25, 1991, directed the Mayor to execute a contract with ATE Management and Services Company/Ryder for the operation and maintenance of local, commuter and Dial -a -Ride services. The date set for initiation of Dial -a -Ride services by ATE Ryder is November, 1991, to allow the contractor sufficient time to obtain equipment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the contract with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging for the provision of Dial -a -Ride services and direct the Mayor to execute .the contract. City Council Agenda August 13, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION /ISSUING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE FISCAL 90-91 TREE SPRAYING CONTRACT - The contract for tree pest control ,spraying throughout the City of Santa Clarita per specifications has been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Recreation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by Chem -Lawn Corporation, authorize release of surety bonds, and direct the City Clerk to file to file the Notice of Completion for the roject. IV. ;---------------------------------------------------- DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO VACATE CHINEAPIN STREET EAST OF TORREY PINES DRIVE - RESOLUTION NO. 91-121 - The dedication of the right-of-way for Chinkapin Street on Tract No. 30201 was provided to serve as future access to the property to the east. During the development of the Tract in the 19601s, a non-standard turnaround which cannot be swept was built in anticipation of the future extension of Chinkapin Street. Since the property to.the east is not within the City boundary, the County approved a condominium project for the property with access off of Sierra Highway. via Vista Del Canyon with no access via Chinkapin allowed. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Resolution No. 91-121, declaring its intention co vacate that portion of Chinkapin Street and give notice of a public hearing . to be held on eptember 10, 1991. ----------------------------------------------------- - It . BARBACOA DRIVE ET AL (PROJECT NO. 90-05) - REQUEST TO ADVERTISE - Barbacoa Drive et al, Project No. 90-05 was budgeted for Fiscal Year 1990-91 as an overlay project. During the Design phase, staff determined that it would be more cost-effective to slurry seal the pavement. This would extend the useful life of the existing roadway surface for approximately three to four years. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Advertise Barbacoa Drive et al as a slurry seal project and allocate the savings to funded arterial streets in need of reconstruction, approve plans and specifications for Barbacoa Drive et al, --- a authorize the advertising for bids. ----------------------------------------------------- VALENCIA BOULEVARD FROM CREEKSIDE ROAD TO BOUQUET CANYON ROAD (PROJECT 90-19) TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION - BID AVARD - On July 2nd, the City Clerk received bids for Project 90-19. The project provides for installation of interconnect cables and conduits along Valencia Boulevard from Creekside Road to Bouquet Canyon Road; -thus providing more flexible and reliable system and greater coordination with other traffic signals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to Tracor Construction Co. in the amount of $32,000. City Council Meeting August 13, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION LYONS AVENUE EXTENSION - As a follow-up of the June 25, 1991 General Plan approval, Council directed staff to investigate the Rio Vista element of the Circulation Plan. Council expressed. the desire to have staff investigate an extension of Lyons Avenue through Placerita Canyon in conjunction with an alignment of Rio Vista that would be from off of Bouquet Canyon generally in a direct line to the Placerita/Route 14 interchange. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. . BEGONIA LANE PARE DESIGN CONTRACT - Staff has completed a process of pre -qualifying professional design consultants for services associated with Parks and Recreation projects. Pre -qualifying allows staff to negotiate for professional services without sending Request For Proposals out for every project. The top ranked firm, HRP Landesign, has provided the City a proposal to assist in the master planning, preparing complete construction drawings and assisting in construction observation for the new park in Canyon Country on Begonia Lane. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the design service contract for the Park site on Begonia Lane to HRP Landesign in the amount of $59,910 and that an additions':- $6,000 be encumbered for any- additional services which may become necessary. Execution of greement conditioned upon approval by City Attorney. --------------------------------------------------- 1 . PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY STRIPER - Th programmed increase in responsibilities to be assumed by the City's Street Maintenance Division/Public Works from Los Angeles County, warranted a heavy-duty street striper being requested and approved in the 1990/91 budget. Bides were received June 20, 1991. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award . Bid #GS -90-91-19 to Morton International/Bauer Coatings for the bid price of $120,600.00 for one Heavy Duty Street Striper. --- --------------------------------------------------- 1 NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROGRAM - The City's Neighborhood Grant Program was designed to provide assistance to neighborhoods and community groups with the intention of enhancing the quality of life in the City. Of the five applicants for the 1990-91 Neighborhood Grant program, Saugus High School Parent Advisory Council and Cedar Creek Elementary School were both found to have met eligibility requirements to receive the allotted funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award eligible recipients grants of $5,000, discontinue the program in 1992 and transfer funds.from the program to the Community Service Grant Project for 1991-92. City Council Agenda August 13, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND MICHAEL BRANDMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. - Adoption of the General Plan on June 25, 1991, marked significant completion towards the above referenced contract. Staff has had an ongoing series of meetings with the consultant for purposes of clarifying final . consultant responsibilities and unanticipated costs associated with completion of the General Plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve amendment to the agreement for professional services between the City and Michael randman Associates, Inc. ;OV/MIA RECOGNITION PROGRAM - RESOLUTION -NO. 91-124 The National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and the authorization of the display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag on flagstaffs at certain Federal facilities, are new measures enacted by the Senate with the passage of joint resolution 170 (June 11, 1991). By request of Councilmember Jan Heidt, the proposition to include these measures as a formal policy is being introduced as an agenda item. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 91-124 and send a letter of support to the United ates Senate and the National League of Families. --------------------------------------------- VILEY CANYON ROAD AT ' WILEY CANYON SCHOOL - RESOLUTION NO. 91-119 - The traffic engineering staff has determined that a school bus loading zone, effective 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on school days only, would be appropriate on the west side of Wiley Canyon Road south of La Glorita Circle. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 91-119 establishing "No Stopping 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. School Days - Buses Excepted" regulations on the west side of Wiley Canyon Road from 85 feet to 165 feet south of La Aorita Circle. -- -------- RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR CATIA GRANT FROM PROP. 116 - RESOLUTION N0. 91-122 - The California Transportation Commission has invited the City to apply for a competitive grant via the Clean Air and Transportation Improvement Act as added by Proposition 116 (June 1990). The maximum commitment of Proposition 116 funds is limited to $1 million per year per project for up to five years. The purpose of the grant is to improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Resolution No. 91-122 authorizing application for funds to create a major commuter bike trail for the City of Santa Clarita, and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreements. City Council Agenda August 13, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION RESOLUTION NO. 91-117 - Check Register #13. R—ECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. --- ------------------------------------------ . RESOLUTION NO. 91-118 - Check Register #14. COMMENDED ACTION: Adopt i--- ------------------------------------------------ RESOLUTION NO. 91-123 - Check Register #15. ARESOLUTION OMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. -------------------------------------------------- NO. 91-126 - Check Register 116 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. POW/MIA CONCERNS - RESOLUTION NO. 91-128 - By request of Councilmember Heidt, the proposition to include these measures as a formal policy is being introduced as an agenda item. Resolution No. 91-128 formally exhibits Santa Clarita's support of the POW/MIA members. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt solution 91-128 WAPPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION - This item is on lr/d✓r%' the. agenda for review and discussion of the policy to appoint Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissioners. It is now the appropriate time to review th . present policy on appointments and make any necessary changes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss - options and provide direction to staff. - -------------------------------------------R------ecently-- . ORDINANCES 91-33, 91-34, 91-35, 91-36 , the City Departments were organized to allow for services to be provided more efficiently. The re -organization requires amending several Ordinances which deal with the City structures. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce, waive further reading and pass to second reading Ordinance Nos. 91-33, 91-34, - 91-35, and 91-36. - --------------------------------------------- PURCHASE OF TWO ADDITIONAL COMMUTER BUSES - The City currently has nine commuter buses ordered through Neoplan U.S.A. Corporation. This equipment will be utilized when the City assumes the operation of commuter bus service with its own buses. It is felt that the nine buses, ordered will not be sufficient to meet the demand. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the purchase of two additional commuter buses from Neoplan U.S.A. Corporation. City Council Agenda August 13, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION CROSSING GUARD SERVICES - Prior to incorporation, Los Angeles Countycontracted for school crossing guards to serve the area. After incorporation, the City continued .to provide school crossing guards on a contractual basis. Recently, Protector Services Corporation failed in their contractual duties to reimburse the crossing guards. Fortunately for the City, the crossing guards and their supervisors have dutifully remained at their jobs and have continued to provide safe crossing conditions for the children of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to implement an in-house crossing guard program under the direct administration of the Department of Public Works. --------------------------------------------------------- 32. PRELIMINARY REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY AND POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY'S GROWTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY - Upon adoption of the General Plan on June .25, 1991, the City Council expressed their intent to further receive the Planning Commission's recommendations on an implementation program for the 12 elements of the plan. The newly adopted General Plan includes strong policy direction for growth management in Santa Cla.:eta as a result of Council's direction at a study session held in October, 1990.The General Plan recognizes that in all policy areas, further implementation is necessary in order to implement and follow through on General Plan commitments. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the status report and give direction to staff and Planning Commission to proceed in developing ordinances, including a Citywide growth. management ordinance, and report back to the Council at the September 24th meeting. 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. This time has been set aside- for Councilmembers to direct comments to staff or the public on items of interest. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT -1- .PROOF OF POSTING BY .CITY CLERK CITY OF SANTA CLARITA STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, DONNA H. GRINDEY, do hereby -certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita; that on 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: I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct and that this certification was executed by me on �TgTg at the City Hall, Santa Clarita, California; A ty of Santa Clarita,