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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-01-11 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (3)City Council Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m, January 11, 1994 Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Boulevard Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY -No New Business PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business COUNCIL ACTION 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER RECESS TO YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT 6:35 P.M. YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT 1) Teen Center 2) Economic. Stimulus Project 7:15 P.M. RECONVENE TO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:15 P.M. CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person should prepare a three (3) minutes presentation.. Public Participation speaker's slips must be submitted to the City Clerk_ 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 dias will appear. Executive Meeting This time has been 'set aside for Councilmembers to quickly review the agenda and obtain any further information from the City Manager and staff. No action will be taken prior to 7:30 p.m. This session is open to the public. Public Participation 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. ALL speakers must call or submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk prior to 7:00 p.m. and prepare a three minute presentation. The thirty minutes allowed for public input will be divided by the number of people wishing to speak, maximum time allowed will be three minutes. [ ] INVOCATION - IUajic [ ] CALL TO ORDER [ ] FLAG SALUTE [ ] ROLL CALL [ ] APPROVAL OF AGENDA [ ] APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 14, 1993 [ ] PROCLAMATIONS Youth in Government Mary Blalok Pat Willett COUNCIL ACTION [ ] Staff UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. TOBACCO CONTROL - At the regular meeting of [I Speakers December 14, 1993, the City Council introduced and conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 93-20, the [ ] Motion Tobacco Control Ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 93-20. [ ] Discussion [ ] Vote [I Staff 2. ORDINANCE NO. 93-21, APPROVING ANNEXATION AGREEMENT NO. 93-006 (MASTER CASE NO. 93-173), [ ] Speakers ASSOCIATED WITH THE "COPPERHILL ANNEXATION' -The City proposes to enter into an [ ] Motion annexation agreement with Cucamonga Development Co. to vest entitlement (Vesting Tentative Tract Map 47626, [ l Discussion Conditional Use Permit No. 89-150, and Zone change No. 89- 150) issued by Los Angeles County for the construction of 24 [ ] Vote single-family homes. The proposed agreement is associated with the "Copperhill Annexation," which was recorded on December 15, 1993. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive City Council Agenda further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 93-21, approving Master Case No. 93-173 (Annexation Agreement No. 93-006) 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. 3. BIN REPLACEMENT SERVICE PERMIT - This item was Motion on the December 14th agenda. Following public input, Council directed staff to return to negotiations with the [ ] Vote applicants in order to resolve issues relating to the percentage of franchise fees, the amount of granting fees, the reporting requirements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue negotiations with applicants, meet with local businesses to discuss the effects of the proposed Bin Replacement Service Permit and return to Council on February 22, 1994; to present the revised permit for Bin Replacement Service. [ ] Motion 4. TRANSIT CONSULTANT CONTRACT - City staff would like to have a contract employee to assist with the peak work [ ] Vote load associated with developing a marketing program and specific projects. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the execution of the contract for the Transit Consultant, not to exceed $19,500. [ ] Motion 5. REPAIR SOUTH SIDE RETAINING WALL - Some of the owners of the condominiums with garages that back up to [ 1 Vote the south side retaining wall of the City Hall building brought to the City's attention the fact their garages were experiencing water leakage problems during the rainy season. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to hire a contractor to implement the solution identified in option one; direct and authorize an expenditure of $8500 from the contingency fund to complete the project.. -3- City Council Agenda [ ] Motion 6. ISSUING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR BEGONIAS LANE PARK - The construction of Begonias [ ] Vote Lane Park per the plans and specifications provided by HRP Land Design has been completed to the satisfaction of the Director of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. The contractor who has completed approximately 75/0 of the work is Joe Hale Construction, Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by American Bonding Company on behalf of Joe Hale Construction, Inc. 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. [ ] Motion 7, STATE LEGISLATION: AB 51 - Assembly Bill 51 (Costa) revises the conditions under which local jurisdictions may ( ] Vote transfer housing units to meet regional housing goals. The bill further requires that local jurisdictions provide an annual report on the progress in meeting regional housing needs using specified forms and definitions as developed by the Department of Housing and Community Development. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose the bill as amended July 6, 1993. Support the measure only if amended to retain local jurisdictions' land use authority, reasonable local reporting requirements and minimal regulation of housing unit transfers. [I Motion 8. STATE ROUTE 126 STREET IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 96-36 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - [ ] Vote Reconstruction of intersection of Magic Mountain Parkway and San Fernando Road; widening of Magic Mountain Parkway from Valencia Blvd. to Bouquet Canyon Road; replacement of bridge over South Fork of Santa Clara River. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications for the project, and authorize the advertising for bids. [ ] Motion 9. ORCHARD VILLAGE ROAD/DALBEY DRIVE - PROJECT NO. 95.022 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - [ ] Vote Acceptance of traffic signal installation at Orchard Village Road/Dalbey Drive. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept work performed by Steiny and Company and direct City Clerk to file Notice of Completion and direct staff to release 10% retention 35 days after Notice of Completion is recorded, -4- City Council Agenda [ ] Motion 10. SOLEDAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT - PROJECT 96-075 - Installation of sidewalks from Canyon Country L ] Vote Park to Kenroy Ave., installation of street lighting on portions not already lighted. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve plans and specifications and authorize the advertising for bids. [ ] Motion 11, PROPOSED EASTATWOOD BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT IN THE VICINITY OF VERMONT AND [ ] Vote EVERETT DRIVE - To resolve drainage issues in the vicinity of Vermont and Everett the residents are asking the City to study the possibility and determine the approximate costs of forming an assessment district. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to retain the services of Willdan and Associates to develop a petition to determine level of commitment of property owners; authorize expenditure of $14,848 from Acct. 01-5403-227 and that this charge be included as part of an assessment if formed and direct staff to work with residents to determine the level of commitment and return to Council to formally approve a benefit assessment district which meets goals and needs of the City and residents. [ ] Motion 12. SAN FERNANDO ROAD UTILITY UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 94-1 (PHASE 1) RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 [ ] Vote Resolution establishing utility underground district for removal of all overhead facilities along San Fernando Road from Placerita Creek south to Lyons Avenue. Ordering an Engineer's Report and setting public meeting and public hearing dates. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the resolution declaring its intention to order creation of its utility underground District No. 94-1 ordering preparation of a report and calling for a public meeting and public hearing, 13. MTA MOU VALENCIA TOWN CENTER SHUT'T'LE - [ ] Motion City staff desires to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County [ ] Vote Metropolitan Transit Authority to bring a mid-day shuttle to the Valencia Town Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct City Manager to execute the MOU. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 94-3 - Check Register No. 49 through [I Motion 51 covering periods from 12/01/93 through 12/23/93. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-3. [I Vote -5- City Council Agenda NEW BUSINESS [ ] Staff 15. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND MANAGEMENT LETTER - Diehl, Evans, and [ ] Speakers Company has completed its audit of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year [ ] Motion ended June 30, 1993. An unqualified opinion was issued by the auditors which represents the best level of opinion an [ ] Discussion organization can receive on its audited financial statements. As part of the audit engagement, the auditors prepared a [ ] Vote management letter commenting on the City's internal control structure and its operations with recommendations for areas of improvement. This letter incorporates the City's response to the auditors' suggestions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive oral presentation from Diehl, Evans and Company covering City's financial audit and internal control structure and its operation and receive Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Management Letter for FY 6-30-93. [ ] Staff 16. 1993/94 BUDGET ANALYSIS AND ADJUSTMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 94-6 - To make necessary adjustments [] Speakers to the FY 93/94 budget to ensure revenues match expenditures. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council [ ] Motion adjust FY 93-94 budgeted revenues and expenditures for various funds in. the amount specified within the L ] Discussion attachments and adopt Resolution Nos. 94-9, 94-1, & 94-2. [ ] Vote [ ] Staff 17. COUNCIL COMMITTEES & COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT - Upon yearly reorganization of the Mayor, the [I Speakers City Council updates the Council committee list and the County Sanitation District Directors. RECOMMENDED [ ] Motion ACTION: Council update the committee list and appoint a second Director and an alternate to the County Sanitation [ ] Discussion District. [I Vote me City Council Agenda [ ] Staff 18. SCV ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING - In late 1992, the City Council hosted a meeting of elected officials from [ ] Speakers all jurisdictions within and encompassing the Santa Clarita Valley. The purpose of the original meeting was to afford [ ] Motion the elected officials an opportunity to meet or get to know' each other better. Recent changes in the composition in the [ ] Discussion governing boards of several jurisdictions make it appropriate to convene another meeting or area elected [ ] Vote officials. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss convening of a Santa Clarita Valley elected officials meeting. [] Staff 19. COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM - In Fiscal Year 1993-94, the City of Santa Clarita Council [ ] Speakers allocated $75,000 for the Community Services Grant Program. The City's program is a community outreach [ ] Motion program assisting neighborhood community based, non- profit organizations in need, who provide social services to [] ;Discussion City residents. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve recommendation by selection panel to award a total of [] Vote $50,750 for 21 recommended_ agencies as listed in the report. [7 Staff 20. INTERNATIONAL WORK/STUDY OPPORTUNITY - Councilmember Boyer has been approached by a delegate [ ] Speakers from the Czech Republic about having a representative engage in a work program with the City of Santa Clarita.. [I Motion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to proceed with arranging for a representative of a [I Discussion municipal government within the Czech Republic to work for the City of Santa Clarita for a period not to exceed one [I Vote year. [ ] Staff 21. TRANSIT AMENITIES - This item is on the agenda for discussion pertaining to a transit amenities program. ] Speakers Specifically referenced are the placement of advertising and non -advertising bus stop shelters, benches and trash [ ] Motion receptacles at locations throughout the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council receive staffs (] Discussion presentation on this item and provide direction as to the type, quantity and degree of advertising and/or non [I Vote advertising amenities within the City transit system. -7 City Council Agenda [ I Staff 22: FEDERAL LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 1607 - CRIME BILL - This item comes before City Council as an [ ] Speakers information report on the Federal Senate Bill 1607, and for the review of current crime statistics onthe ,national and [ ] Motion state level. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-7 in support of SB 1607 and transmit a [ l Discussion certified copy of the: resolution to Santa Clarita's Congressional delegation, the Conference Committee slated [I Vote to consider the crime legislation and Senator Biden; and consider sending copies of agenda report and resolution to each Los Angeles County city. [) Staff 23. ZERO TOLERANCE GUN VIOLENCE POLICY - On November 30, 1993, Alameda County Supervisor Don Perata [ ] Speakers wrote to Santa Clarita Mayor Jan Heidt outlining his proposal for a Zero Tolerance Gun Violence Policy. It is [ ] Motion Supervisor PeraWs desire that cities throughout California adopt similar policies, The Zero Tolerance Gun Violence [ ] Discussion Policy is a statement of intent by the, jurisdiction to "get tough" on those convicted of illegal firearms possession, [ ] Vote RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss Supervisor Don Perata's correspondence relative to a Zero Tolerance: Gun Violence Policy. [I Staff 24. LOCAL AUTHORITY TO REGULATE THE USE AND SALE OF FIREARMS - As a member of Los Angeles [I Speakers Elected Women Against Violence, Councilmember Heidt received a letter from West Hollywood Councilmember [ ] Motion requesting local governments to adopt a resolution urging the California. Legislature to grant local government the [] Discussion right to override state laws regulating the sale and use of firearms in cases where local government regulations would [I Vote be more stringent. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss West Hollywood's agenda report and resolution. [I Staff 25. REVISED 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE - As you are aware, the City of Santa Clarita has had the responsibility of [I Speakers implementing and maintaining a plan to meet air quality improvement goals as required by the South Coast Air [I Motion Quality Management District Regulation XV. Staff proposes an alternative 9/80 work schedule of alternate Friday [I Discussion closures of City administrative offices which is consistent with many other neighboring municipalities and various [I Vote departments of the City and County of Los Angeles: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and approve the change in work schedule as proposed. City Council Agenda [ ] Staff 26. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONER - Councilmember Heidt has indicated her nomination to the ] Speakers Parks & Recreation Commission. Per Resolution No. 91- 194, ratification of the nominee by the City Council is [I Motion required. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council to ratify nomination. [ ] Discussion [ ] Vote COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT -in memory of Adeline Heidt, Scott Wayne Whiteside, & Rob Parker mdagv.1-11-94gmd wl PROOF OF POSTING BY CITY CLERK CITY OF SANTA CLARITA STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF SANTA CLARTTA ) I, Donna M. Grin ft do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita; that on Ian. 7, 1994 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: City Council Agenda for: Janaury 11, 1994 I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct and that this certification was executed by me on Jan. 7, 1994 at the City Hall, Santa Clarita, California. /G1 is M. Grindey, CMC Clerk Santa Clarita, California