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Home My WebLink About1992-01-14 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL CITY com rL CSAHBERS 23920 Valencia Blvd. Ist Floor Santa Clarita, CA. 92355 6:30 P.M. January 14, 1992 A G E N D A CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENTS 11 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. Each person addressing the Council has three minutes in which to speak, at which time the red light on the Council dies will appear. INVOCATION - Boyer CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 10, 1991 PRESENTATION .Roubik Mardirosian YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT 1) Growth Management 2) Gang Task Force PROCLAMATIONS Youth in Government Students -1- City Council Agenda January 14, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION 1. MCDONALD'S CORPORATION APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF -TANDAM BUILDERS' PROJECT (MASTER CASE NO. 90-153; CUP 90-021) FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT- TO ALLOV THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER AT 18830 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD - The McDonald's Corporation is appealing the Planning Commission's approval of a proposed retail shopping center at 18800 Soledad Canyon Road. The project consists of four separate structures with a total floor area of 98,050 square feet on 9.13 acres. McDonald's appeal is -based upon the required realignment of Luther Drive with Homyr Place to form a four-way intersection with Soledad Canyon Road, which would cause McDonalds. to lose its existing comer, location. This improvement has been made a condition of project approval by the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive public testimony, uphold the Planning Commission's approval of Master Case No. 90-153 (CUP 90-012). ---------------------------------------------------------- 2. ZONE CHANGE 90-017 - ORDINANCE NO. 92-1 - This is a Quasi -Judicial Proceeding. This item is a Zone Change from A-1-10,000 (Light Agricultural Zone, minimum lot size 10,000 square feet) and R -A-7,500 (Residential -Agricultural Zone, minimum lot size 7,500. square feet) to CPD (Commercial Planned Development over a portion of a 2.68 acre site located at 17741 Soledad Canyon Road, west of Canyon Country Park. The applicant is Tina Bow. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Planning Commission recommendation and approve the Negative Declaration, approve Zone Change 90-017 and introduce Ordinance 92-1, waive further reading, and pass to second reading. ---------------------------------------------------------- 3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 91-001, AMENDING THE NOISE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO INCLUDE NOISE CONTOUR INFORMATION - RESOLUTION NO. 91-200 This public hearing was opened on this item by Council on December, 10, 1991. Since the Planning Commission . was still deliberating the proposed amendment, Council continued the hearing to January 14th, 1992. The City's contract with the General Plan consultant requires the preparation of existing -and . future noise contour maps in addition to noise contour information. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Pending public testimony, approve the Negative Declaration, approve the proposed General Plan amendment, and adopt Resolution No. 91-200. -2- City Council Agenda January 14, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION 4. GRAFFITI ABATEMENT - ORDINANCE NO. 91-51 - At - the City Council meeting of December 10, 1991, Ordinance No. 91-51 was introduced. This ordinance authorizes the City to enter private property for the purposes of removal of graffiti with the prior consent of the property owner. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-51. ---------------------------------------------------------- 5. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT POLICIES - RESOLUTION NO. 91=186 - This is a resolution of the City Council establishing policies, provisions, and criteria for the evaluation of development- agreements and to transmit direction to the Planning Commission for their use .in making recommendations to the Council on development agreements. The resolution was brought before the Council at the. meeting of November 26, 1991. The Council requested that changes be implemented into the -resolution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 91-186. ---------------------------------------------------------- 6. DROUGHT COMMITTEE QUARTERLY REPORT - The resolution :which appointed the members of the Drought Committee also required the submittal of quarterly .reports. Since the Water Conservation Ordinance terminated on January 1, 1992, this is the final quarterly report which the Committee is required to submit. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and file report, direct staff to submit a revised drought ordinance which will sunset on July. 1, 1992, as an urgency ordinance on next available agenda and direct staff to submit a resolution reappointing the existing Drought Committee members, establishing the 2nd Thursday of each month as their regular meeting date. 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. STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN EAST NEWHALL, CDBG N0: D90-0633 - PROJECT NO. 90-17 - BID AWARD - On November 12, 1991, Council authorized the advertisement of the subject project, which provides for the construction of drainage improvements in the East Newhall area. This project is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. ,RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consent to Excel Paving company's request. to be relieved of their bid, reject said bid and award the contract to Payne Engineering, Inc. in the amount_of $177,478.47. -3- City Council Agenda January 14, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION ENCROACHMENT LICENSE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN EAST NEWH_ALL - PROJECT NO. 90-17 - RESOLUTION NO. 92-2 - Council has on its agenda for January 14; 1992 the bid award for Street and Drainage Improvements in East Newhall, Project No. 90-17. The alignment of drainage facilities as shown on the contract plans crosses an existing 16" high pressure gas line in easements owned by the Southern California Gas Co. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 92-2, and authorize the Mayor to Sign the. Encroachment License Agreement. -------------------------------------------------------- ACCEPTANCE OF THE BEGONIAS LANE AND OAK SPRINGS PARK SITES - The Pine tree /Timberlane annexation into the City of Santa Clarita included two undeveloped, five acre park sites. The sites are Oak -Springs Park site, which is located on the corner of Oak Springs Canyon Road and Ada Street, and Begonias. Lane Park site, which is located on Begonias Lane just west of Shadow Pines Boulevard. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council accept the Quitclaim Deeds to both Begonias Lane Park site and Oak Springs Park site. -------------------------------------------------------- TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - TRACT NOS. 43117, 43148, 43151; PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 1886 - RESOLUTION NO. 92-12 - The construction of Private Drain No. 1886 has been inspected and approved by the County Director of Public Works. The storm drains were constructed by the developer in accordance with agreements and the Faithful Performance Bonds on file with the City Clerk. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 92-12 for the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements to the LACFCD. for purposes of operation, maintenance, repair and improvements and direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the report indicating the date and action taken and three certified copies of the adopted Resolution to Mr. Stan Dixon at the County of Los Angeles. -------------------------------------------------------- TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - TRACT NO. 44416, PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2075 - RESOLUTION NO. 92-13 - .The construction of Private Drain No. 2075 has been inspected and approved by the County Director of Public works, who has sent a . Notice of Completion to the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 92-13 for the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements to the LACFCD for purposes of operation, maintenance, repair and improvements, and direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the report indicating the date and action taken and three certified copies of the adopted Resolution to Mr. Stan Dixon at the County of Los Angeles. -4- City Council Agenda January 14, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION 12. LIGHTING SIERRA VISTA JUNIOR HIGH IN ACCORDANCE TO PROVISIONS OF TITLE 1, DIVISION 1, PART 7, CHAPTER 10, OF THE EDUCATION CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA The City in its continuing desire to meet the recreation needs of the community has negotiated with the William S. Hart School District so that the baseball field at Sierra Vista Junior High can be lighted for both City as well as School District use. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the joint use of the athletic field contract for the lighting of Sierra Vista Junior High's baseball field. ----------------------------------------------------- ----- 13. SELECTION OF RECREATION TECHNOLOGISTS, INC. TO .YORE: WITH CITY - This action report presents an update on the Teen Entertainment Facility proposal. Staff initiated the process to attract additional recreational opportunities for Santa Clarita residents. Staff recommends one of the six firms to work with further for project completion. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to work with Recreation Technologist, Inc. exclusively to develop the facility;. to expand the concept to include ..soccer if .feasible; and to- work with Recreation ..Technologists, Inc. conduct a site/product feasibility study. in order to refine .the facility concept to augment City needs and services recognizing private marketplace objectives, and report back to City Council by July 1, 1992. ----------------- ----------------------------------------- 14. JUNE 30, 1991 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Annually the City of Santa Clarita has an audit performed by an independent certified public accounting firm. For review in the City Clerk's Office is the City of Santa Clarita's award'winning, audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Reportfor the period ending June 30, 1991. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. ---------------------------------------------------------- 15. SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD EAST OF SAND CANYON ROAD WIDENING (PROJECT NO. 91-04) - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - This project consists of street widening improvements on Soledad Canyon Road between Sand Canyon Road and Shadow Pines Blvd. Included in this project is the installation of a traffic signal at .Soledad Canyon Road and State Route 14. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve plans and specifications and ,authorize the advertising -for bids. ---------------------------------------------------------- 16. WHITES CANYON ROAD - TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES (PROJECT 91-12) - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - The Community Development Dept. has identified the need to modify traffic signals at locations along Whites Canyon Rd. This includes a new controller at Pleasantdale St. and upgrading the controllers. at Stillmore St., Ranier St., and Nadal 'St. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve budget transfer of $85,000 from Act. 25-96018-227 to Acct. 25-95012-227 and approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising of bids. -5- City Council Agenda January 14, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION 17. SAN FERNANDO ROAD WIDENING PROJECT - UTILITIES AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH NEWHALL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT - The City has entered into agreements with Caltrans for the widening of San Fernando between Drayton and 15th Street. A number of utilities, which conflict with the road improvements, must be lowered, raised, or relocated in order to construct this project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Utilities Agreement No. 1, subject to approval by the City Attorney, authorize the Mayor to sign and authorize the deposit of $129,301 to the Newhall County Water District.' -----------------------------------------------------=---- 18. LYONS AVENUE EAST OF I-5 ROAD WIDENING ,(PROJECT 89-13) - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - On January 8, 1991, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Berry General Engineering Contractors, Inc. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development on December 2, 1991. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed, direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days after .the Notice of Completion is recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------- 19. SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IN FRIENDLY VALLEY/SKY BLUE MESA AREAS (PROJECT 90-10) - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - On May 28, 1991, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Berry General Engineering Contractors, Inc. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development on December 2, 1991. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed, direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------- 20. WALNUT STREET AT NEWHALL ELEMENTARY. SCHOOL - RESOLUTION NO. 92-5 - The traffic engineering staff has determined that a no parking zone, effective between 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days only, would be appropriate along the west side of Walnut Street Northof lith Street. The location' is adjacent to the Newhall Elementary School. A request was received by the school principal. RECOMMENDED ACTION:. Adopt Resolution No. 92-5, and direct staff to post appropriate signs to affect this resolution. -6- City Council Agenda January 14, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION SKY BLUE MESA ET -EMF TARY SCHOOL TRAFFIC - RESOLUTION NO. 92-3 and RESOLUTION NO. 92-4 - The Saugus Union School District has expressed concern for traffic safety in front of the Sky Blue Mesa Elementary School. Traffic studies have been conducted, and based on the results of the studies, installation of a marked school crosswalk is recommended for the west leg at the interesection of Larbert Street and Hardesty Avenue. Engineer's report is available in the City Clerk's Office. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 92-3, authorizing the parking prohibitions on Hardesty Ave. and adopt Resolution No. 92-4, authorizing the installation of 'a. school crosswalk for the west .leg at the intersection of Larbert Street and Hardesty Ave. ---------------------------------------------------------- 22. AMENDMENT OF PERSONNEL RULES - RESOLUTION NO. 92-8 - On November 26, 1991, Council approved a 9/80 work schedule for all City employees. The implementation of this program alters the work day hours slightly which necessitates minor amendments to the Personnel rules.. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 92-8. ---------------------------------------------------------- 23. .ISSUING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE SANTA CLARITA REHABILITATION PROJECT The construction for the Santa Clarita Park pool rehabilitation per the plans and specifications provided by Jones and Madhaven has been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Recreation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed and authorize release of funds held for retention with the exception of sufficient funds to cover stop notices which may be filed prior to the end of the 35 day waiting period and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. VALENCIA. COMPANY 'VESTRIDGE' PROJECT - The Regional Planning Commission will conduct the continued public hearing on the proposed "Westridge" project on January 23, 1992. At the previous hearing, the applicant was directed to make revisions in the project to reduce impacts to Significant Ecological Area 164, The Valley *Oak .Savannah, and to present them on the 23rd. Staff believes. it would be appropriate for a representative of the City Council and Planning Commission to attend the hearing. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept report and instruct the' Mayor, Planning Commission Chair and staff to attend and to present testimony as directed to the. Regional Planning Commission meeting on January 23, 1992. -7- City Council Agenda January 14, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION 25. KING VIDEO FRANCHISE TRANSFER - On September 29, 19.87, the County Supervisors adopted an Ordinance granting King Videocable Co. a cable television franchise to construct, operate and maintain a cable 'television system. King Videocable is requesting the City's: approval of the purchase of King Broadcast Co. by King Holding Co., which will be equally owned by the Providence Journal Co. and Kelso Partners IV, L.P. Under provisions of the FCC a transfer of ownership requires approval of the governing body. RECOMMENDED ACTION: . Adopt Resolution 92-14 based upon the representations contained in the documents submitted to the City, indicating King Holding Co. has the financial responsibility to comply with the franchise. ---------------------------------------------------------- 26., BOYS & GIRLS CLUB UTILITY EASEMENTS AT NEWHALL PARK The City Parks & Recreation Department is currently coordinating the construction of the Boys and Girls Club facility at Newhall Park. The Newhall Water District and Southern California Edison Co. have reviewed and approved the legal descriptions of ::their -respective ,proposed easements, prepared by staff. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council approve the easement documents presented, direct the City Manager to sign both documents and the City Clerk to prepare the documents for coordination with the County Recorder. 27.. RESOLUTION NO.91-207 - Check Register 133 - RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. ---------------------------------------------------------- 28. RESOLUTION NO. 91-210 Check Register 134 - RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. ---------------------------------------------------------- 29. RESOLUTION NO. 91-213 - Check Register 135 - RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. ---------------------------------------------------------- 30. RESOLUTION NO. 91-214 - Check. Register 136 - RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. ---------------------------------------------------------- 31. RESOLUTION NO. 92 - 9 - Check .Register 137 - RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. S:19 City Council Agenda January 14, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION COUNTY PROJECT MONITORING: VESTING TENTATIVE MAP 31803 'LOH' PROJECT- RESOLUTION NO. 92-7 - The project is a proposed subdivision of a 206 -acre property on the ridgeline west of Sky Blue Mesa north and adjacent to the City's northerly boundary. Staff' has reviewed the draft environmental impact report (DEIR) for the project, and has transmitted a letter of technical comments to Los Angeles County Regional Planning staff. Resolution No. 92-7 requests that the County revise and recirculate the DEIR, and substantially reduce the impacts of this project to the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION:. Receive report, adopt Resolution No. 92-7, and direct staff to transmit Resolution and any additional testimony which results from the Council discussion to Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission on January. 22, 1992. -------------------------------------------------------- ADJUSTMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND COUNTY OF LOS. ANGELES TO CONTINUE EXISTING PUBLIC .-TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - On January 2, 1992, the City assumed the commuter bus- service from the County of Los Angeles. This was the final component implemented by Santa Clarita, Transit that also includes local and dial -a -ride services. This adjustment addressed these changes in responsibilities. Santa Clarita Transit provides bus service for .the entire .Santa Clarita Valley, including areas under the County of Los Angeles jurisdiction. The complete Engineer'sreport is on file and available in the City Clerk's Office. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the. adjustment pending City Attorney approval as to form, and authorize the Mayor to sign. -------------------------------------------------------- TRANSIT REVENUE SHORTFALL/PROPOSITION 'A' FUNDING - The Los Angeles County Transportation Commission has notified City staff that transit revenues from Prop A and Transportation Demand Act funds will be approximately 20% less than anticipated- for fiscal year 91-92 because of impacts of the economic downturn. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve recommendations and adopt commuter bus fare structure for implementation effective February 1, 1992. Im City Council Agenda January 14, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION 35. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT (SCRTD) FOR SUPPORT SERVICES The City assumed operation of commuter bus service from the County of Los Angeles effective January. 2, 1992. County has an agreement with SCRTD for support services consisting of provision and acceptance of interagency transfer schedule and brochures, etc.It is necessary for the City to enter into a similar agreement with SCRTD. ' RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Approve the agreement pending City Attorney concurrence and authorize Mayor to sign. ---------------------------------------------------------- 36. PROPOSITION •A' FUNDS/EXCHANGE -. The LACTC has advised that the present economic situation is. resulting in less sales tax revenue designated for transit purposes than anticipated. The- City will receive approximately $270,000 less in Prop A and $520;000 in TDA funds. Diamond Bar has offered to trade $400,000 of Prop A funds in exchange for General Fund money similar to our $600,000 exchange in April, 1991. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council authorize an exchange of $260,000 of the City General Funds for $400,000 of the City of Diamond Bar's' Prop .A funds;' authorize the. Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement approved. as to form by the City Attorney; and authorize the exchange no earlier than 30 days from the date a project description describing the exchange is received by the LACTC. ---------------------------------------------------------- 37. CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COORDINATED PARATRANSIT NETWORK - RESOLUTION NO. 92-1 - The American With Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted on July 26, 1990. This act, in part; requires fixed route operators, such as the City, to provide complementary paratransit service to disabled individuals, prepare a plan for implementation of such service and begin implementation by January 26, 1992. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 92-1 and direct staff to proceed with providing the necessary information to the LACTC. -----------------`---------------------------------------- 38. ORDINANCE REGARDING THE CLOSURE OF MOBILEHOME PARKS Mr. Donald Wilder, President 'of the Santa Clarita Mobilehome Council, has submitted a draft ordinance to the City which he feels is necessary to ensure the protection of mobilehome park residents in the event of park closures. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff report, take public testimony and provide direction to staff. -10- City Council Agenda January 14,, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (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) This time has been set. aside for Councilmembers,to direct comments to staff or the public on items of interest. ADJOURNMENT -11- et e� rCrN OF SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, Ca. 91355 6:30 P.M. NO BUSINESS a aCITY OF SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA. 91355 6:30 P.M. NO BUSINESS PROOF OF POSTING BY CITY CLERK 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 cz1l) 4 9�z , between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and S 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 4nC/ at the City., Hall, Santa Clarita, California;V d onna M. Grindey, City Clerk City of Santa Clarita, California