HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-08 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Wm. S. Hart School District -Board Room
21515 Redview Drive
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
AGENDA
March 8, 1994
6:30 P.M.
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT
During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person should prepare a (3)
minute presentation. Public Participation speaker's slips must be submitted to the City
Clerk before 7:00 p.m. 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 (6:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
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 (7:00 - 7:30 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. ALL speakers
must call or submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk prior to 7:00 p.m. and prepare a
presentation not to exceed three minutes. 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 - Heidt
FLAG SALUTE,
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
City Council Agenda
March 8, 1994
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CALL TO ORDER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING
ROUTINE OPERATIONS- RESOLUTION NOS. RDA94-5, RDA94-6, RDA94-4
The resolutions establish local guidelines and procedures for the implementation
of CEQA; sets a public hearing for the Agency for March 22 for consideration of
the adoption of a proposed Conflict of Interest Code; and approves a promissory
note format which has been developed by the City Attorney and a$250,000 credit
line by the City's General Fund to the RDA.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution Nos. RDA 94-5, RDA 94-6, RDA
94-4.
RECESS
CITY COUNCIL
RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING
1. MASTER CASE 92-146 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 51514 AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 93-006) - An appeal of the Planning
Commission's denial of Master Case 92-146 to allow for the subdivision of a 2.2
acre parcel into 16 condominium units. The conditional use permit request is to
allow for the development of hillside slopes that exceed 25%. Applicant: Ace
Engineering. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the City
Council continue the item, directing staff to notice the item for the April 26,1994,
City Council meeting.
2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR SAN FERNANDO ROAD UTILITY
UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 94-1 (PHASE I) 12TH STREET NORTH TO
PLACERITA CREEK - Public Hearing to hear testimony regarding the
underground of utility lines and private services along San Fernando Road and
to establish an assessment district to cover this on-site conversion costs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Upon conclusion of the Public Hearing, 1) adopt
Resolution No. 94-24; 2) approve the final Engineer's Report.
City Council Agenda
March 8, 1994
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. REVISED 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE - The City of Santa Clarita has the
responsibility of implementing and maintaining an Employee Vehicle Trip
Reduction Program to meet air quality improvement goals as directed by the
SCAQMD Regulation XV requirements. At the January 11th meeting, staff
recommended to Council that the City's 9/80 program be modified to one where
affected employees have a consistent day off by closing City Hall and other
administrative offices every other Friday.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council review and approve the change in the
work schedule as proposed.
4. NPDES STORM WATER PERMIT COMPLIANCE STATUS - The City is
required to comply with the terms of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination system permit for storm water. This permit was issued on January
18,'1990 to all cities in the Los Angeles basin by the California Regional Water
Quality Board as permit No. LA0061654.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Read and file pending completion of the study.
5. CONSIDERATION BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE NEED FOR CONTINUING
THE LOCAL EMERGENCY - (Govt. Code Section 8630) - This item is on the
agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 8630 which states the governing
body shall review, at least every 14 days until such local emergency is terminated,
the need for continuing the local emergency.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Ratify and consider the need for continuing the
local emergency.
6. METROLINK PUBLIC ART PROJECT - On January 13, 1994 the Community
Advisory Committee for the City's public art project, met to choose an artist for
the Metrolink public art project. Staff will review the recommended artists'
proposal with Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that Council approve the
Community Advisory Panel's recommendation of Viqui McCaslin as the artist for
this project.
7. SALE OF THE SANTA CLARITA WATER COMPANY - At the Council meeting
of February 22, Council directed that a joint public meeting be scheduled between
the City and Castaic Lake Water Agency which is schedule for March 23rd
beginning at 7:30 p.m. Staff has developed a White Paper Discussion of the Sale
of the Santa Clarita Water Company outlining some of the issues associated with
the water retailer's sale.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set the joint meeting for Wednesday, March 23,
7:30 p.m. and receive the White Paper.
City Council Agenda
March 8, 1994
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.
8. SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES - RESOLUTION NO.
94-25 - If at the General Municipal Election, on April 12, 1994, two or more
persons receive an equal and the highest number of votes for an office to be voted
upon in a City, the tie shall be resolved by a special runoff election, stated in
Election Code 20501(b).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-25.
9. POLLING PLACES &ELECTION OFFICERS - RESOLUTION NO. 94-27 - For
the purpose of holding the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 12,1994,
voting precincts have been established. The City Clerk's Office has consolidated
115 precincts into 51 precincts. This Resolution designates the voting precincts
and appoints the precinct board members for their respective precincts being
competent and voters and residents of the City and shall conduct the election in
the manner provided by law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-27.
10. CANVASS OF ELECTION - RESOLUTION NO. 94-28 - This resolution orders
the canvass of the elections by the City Clerk who shall complete the canvass
prior to the Tuesday following the election.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-28.
11. EVALUATION OF POST -QUAKE LANDFILL CONDITIONS - A press release
was received announcing the evaluation of post -quake landfill conditions of
current landfills and sites where future landfills are planned as called for by the
County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to send letter to Supervisor Antonovich
commending the Board on their action and request a copy of the report to the
board.
City Council Agenda
March 8, 1994
12. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA AND THE NEWHALL LAND AND FARMING CO., AND
WILLIAM CLOYD PERTAINING TO USE OF TWO PROPERTIES FOR PARK
AND RIDE LOTS - Due to the January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake,
additional transit services are necessary to relieve automobile congestion through
the Newhall Pass. To facilitate public use of new bus services, two new park and
ride lots will be developed; one each at the northeast corners of both McBean
Parkway/Del Monte Drive, and Lyons Ave./Orchard Village Road. A
memorandum of understanding between the City and the property owners of
these sites is necessary to initiate the use of these properties.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Pending the approval of the City Attorney,
authorize the City Manager to sign the Memorandums of Understanding on
behalf of the City; Council vote to ratify the contract with R.C. Becker Company;
and establish project account in Fund 90 for $182,000.
13. SAUGUS SPEEDWAY LEASE OF METROLINK PARKING LOT - Through an
existing agreement with the City, the Saugus Speedway is permitted to use the
Metrolink parking lot as overflow parking for speedway events. Currently, the
agreement states that the speedway shall pay the City $2,000 per month for this
purpose. Since the January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake, the City has also
been using the Speedway lot as overflow Metrolink parking. As part of the
agenda report of February 8th, it was indicated that the staff would return to
Council with an amendment to the agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the amendment and authorize the Mayor
to sign on behalf of the City; revise the General Fund Miscellaneous Revenue
Account downward by $12,000 as necessary to address suspension of lease
payment.
14. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
FOR SUPPORT SERVICES The City and MTA agree that coordination of
services provides greater convenience and mobility for public transportation users
in Los Angeles County. MTA provides public information, maintains bus stops
provides interagency transfers and accepts interagency transfers on behalf of the
City. This agreement will continue these support services through June 30, 1995.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement pending City Attorney
concurrence and authorize the City Manager to sign.
City Council Agenda
March 8, 1994
15. COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT AND
JURISDICTION ANNEXATION OF LOT 43 OF TRACT NO. 8575, 17909
SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AND TRACT NO. 45284 - RESOLUTION NOS.
94-17, 94-18, AND 94-19 - This item is for the. Council to consider granting
consent and jurisdiction to the County Lighting Maintenance District to annex
territory located in the City to the District. The proposed districts are Lot 43 of
Tract No. 8575 at Furnivall Avenue and Santa Clara Street, 17909 Soledad Canyon
Road at River Circle. Drive, and Tract No. 54284 at Pamplico Drive and Georgia
Lane.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the resolution granting consent and
jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles in the matter of Project No. 111-61,
Project No. 149-61 and Project No. 267-98.
16. INSURANCE PREMIUMS - Because of the method used in California to cover
earthquakes, there currently exists a gap in our coverage. Staff recommends
covering the gap with the purchase of supplemental coverage of which the
premium is $55,000,
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to purchase the supplemental
earthquake insurance and transfer $55,000 from the City's contingency fund into
account number 26-4201-294. Direct staff to appropriate $68,964 for extending the
annual renewal date by three months to account number 26-4201-294 from
continuing appropriations.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 94-29 - Check Register No. 7 and No. 8 covering periods
from 02/07/94 to 02/25/94.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-29.
NEW BUSINESS
18. DRAFT 1994-1997 STRATEGIC PLAN - In November, 1993, the City staff met
to develop its second strategic plan. It contains 26 items which range from an
aggressive economic development program to developing an infrastructure and
financial master plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the plan and file.
19. AWARD OF DEBRIS RECYCLING CONTRACT - During the earthquake
recovery period, the City collected and stockpiled earthquake related debris. This
debris will be processed into recyclable material for use in reconstruction projects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staffs presentation and award the contract
to the most timely, efficient, economical, and environmentally acceptable service,.
City Council Agenda
March 8, 1994
20. CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING ROUTINE
OPERATIONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- RESOLUTION NOS.
94-36 AND 94-38 - At the Council meeting of February 22nd, the Council
approved the creation of a Community Recovery Plan to respond to earthquake
relief, infrastructure needs, economic development and community revitalization
and housing improvements. This resolution will provide for routine
Redevelopment Agency operations as described in the Community Recovery Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 94-36 and 94-38.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
STAFF COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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PROOF OF POSTING
BY CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITYOF SANTA CLARITA
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 Mar. 4, 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:
March 8, 1994
I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and
correct and that this certification was executed by me on Mar. 4, 1994 at
the City Hall, Santa Clarita, California.
D nna M. Grindey, CMC
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California