HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-05-24 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
May 24, 1994
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT
During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each
person should prepare a three (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 review
the agenda and obtain any further information that may be
needed. No action on public agenda items will be taken
except for any closed session 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 items that are 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.
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INVOCATION - Heidt
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CALL TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL
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FLAG SALUTE
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA-Mayor to inquire whether any
member of the public would like to pull for
discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES-4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/10/94
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RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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CALL TO ORDER
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES-4/19, 4/26, 5/10/94
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ADJOURN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
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RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL ACTION
PUBLIC HEARING
1. STORMWATER UTILITY ORDINANCE FOR
[ ] Open Hearing
THE FEDERAL NPDES MANDATE
ORDINANCE NO. 94-7 - At the meeting on May 10,
[ ] City Clerk
1994, the Council considered the adoption of an
ordinance to establish a stormwater utility for the
[ ] Staff
City which would authorize the City to charge a
service charge for stormwater. The charge would
[ ] Speakers
fund the federally mandated NPDES program for
stormwater. The adoption of the proposed ordinance
[ ] Motion
would establish a stormwater utility. Service charge
rates will be set by Council resolution to be
(] Discussion
considered separately at the time of budget adoption.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct Public
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Hearing, consider public testimony and adopt
Ordinance No. 94-7 or continue to June14 for further
consideration.
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[ ] Staff
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. CONTINUING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY - This
item is on the agenda pursuant to Government Code
[ ] Speakers
Section 5630, which states the governing body shall
review, at least every 14 days until such local
[ ] Motion
emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the
local emergency. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
[ ] Discussion
Continue the local emergency.:
[ ] Vote
[ ] Staff
3. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BUS STOP
SHELTERS AND AUTHORIZATION TO LET
[ ] Speakers
RFP FOR BUS BENCHES - On January 11, 1994,
Council directed staff to pursue an agreement for Bus
(] Motion
Stop Shelters. These shelters, to include advertising
are to be placed in commercial and residential areas.
[ ] Discussion
Phase II of the program will involve placement of
advertising and non -advertising benches throughout
[ ] Vote
the City. It has since been determined that an RFP
for provision of this service will yield the most
advantageous program. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Pending approval of the City Attorney,
authorize City Manager to enter into agreement with
Bus Stop Shelters, Inc., for the provision of
advertising and non -advertising shelters City-wide;
authorize staff to distribute RFPs to appropriate
vendors for provision of bus benches and trash
receptacles City-wide; and authorize the Finance
Director to include, $35,000 in revenue in account 01-
3805 for the 94-95 budget.
[ ] Staff
4. MOBILEHOMES: EARTHQUAKE RELATED
POLICY ISSUES - This item was continued from
[I Speakers
the May 10, 1994 meeting. The Council may wish to
consider policy implications of two issues regarding
[ ] Motion
mobilehome parks as a result of the quake: 1.)
Should the City take over jurisdiction from the State;
[ ] Discussion
2.) Does the City want to suspend or amend that
portion of the rent stabilization ordinance that states
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that rent stabilization is not applicable if vacancy
rates exceed five percent within a park?
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to
investigate the pros and cons of preparing ourselves
to acquire jurisdiction over mobilehome parks during
an emergency and discuss the vacancy rate provision
of the rent stabilization ordinance and determine
whether staff should draft a revision, pursue an
analysis of pros and cons, or leave the existing
provisions in place.
[I Staff
5. TOBACCO CONTROL ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 94-8 - This is the first reading of
[] Speakers
Ordinance 94-8, a proposed Tobacco Control
Ordinance for the City of Santa Clarita. The
[ ] Motion
ordinance will prohibit smoking in Municipal
facilities, work places with specified exceptions and
[] Discussion
public places. Restaurants will be required to
conspicuously post their smoking policy. Vending
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machine sales of tobacco products will be prohibited.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance
No. 94-8, conduct first reading and pass to second
reading.
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.
[ ] Motion
6. ISSUING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR
CANYON COUNTRY PARK, UPPER SLOPE
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CONSTRUCTION - The reconstruction of the upper
slope at Canyon Country Park per the project plans
and specifications has been completed to the
satisfaction of the City of Santa Clarita. The
reconstruction was necessary due to the flood damage
inflicted by the rains of 1992. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Council accept the work performed by
R.C. Becker & Son, Inc.. and authorize release of
funds held for retention, with the exception of
sufficient funds ($2,791) to cover stop notices which
may be filed prior to the end of the 35 -day waiting
period. Direct City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion for the project.
[] Motion
7. MODIFICATION GRAFFITI REWARD
PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 94-58 - The City
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Council, at its meeting of April 13, 1993, adopted
Resolution 93-45. This resolution established a
reward program which offers up to $1,000 for
information which leads to the identification, arrest
and conviction of any person or persons found to be
placing graffiti within the City of Santa Clarita. It is
staffs intention to further the City's promotional
efforts with regard to this and other programs
associated with the City's graffiti abatement
endeavors. While it is staffs intention to vigorously
expand promotional efforts, staff recognizes the
budgetary challenges that the City faces in the
upcoming Fiscal year. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 94-58.
[ ] Motion
8. SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD - MEDIAN TURN
POCKETS - PROJECT NO. 95-014 - PROJECT
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ACCEPTANCE - On October 26, 1993, Council
awarded a contract for the subject project to Excel
Paving Company. This project was completed to the
satisfaction of the Director of Community
Development and was completed three days ahead of
schedule and under the approved budget amount.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work
performed by Excel Paving Company, direct the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and direct staff
to release the 10% retention 35 days after the Notice
of Completion is recorded.
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9. TEMPORARY JURISDICTION TO LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FOR SIGNALIZATION OF
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MCBEAN PARKWAY AND INTERSTATE 5
NORTHBOUND ON-OFF RAMP
INTERSECTION - RESOLUTION NO. 94-61 - The
County of Los Angeles is proceeding with the process
of installing a traffic signal at the intersection of
McBean Parkway/I5 on-off ramp. The project is to be
advertised for construction in May, 1994.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:. Adopt Resolution No.
94-61, giving Los Angeles County temporary
jurisdiction for implementation of the traffic signal at
the intersection of McBean Parkway and the 'I-5
northbound on/off ramps.
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10. TEMPORARY PARKING - MCBEAN PARKWAY
BETWEEN I-5 ON/OFF RAMP AND
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TOURNAMENT ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 94-
62 - California Institute of the Arts is requesting
temporary parking along the southside of McBean
Parkway on :May 27, 1994 during their 1994
graduation ceremony. The on -street parking will be
used to accommodate the overflow of their campus
parking lot. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt
Resolution No. 94-62, allowing the temporary parking
along the south side of McBean Parkway, between I-5
northbound on/off ramp and Tournament Road, on
May 27, 1994.
[ j Motion
11. NORTH OAKS POOL EARTHQUAKE REPAIR
CONTRACT - As a result of the January 17
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earthquake, significant damage was incurred at the
North Oaks Park aquatics facility. Damage to the
facility made it unusable for the upcoming swim
season beginning in June. On May 16th, bid
submittal were opened in the City Clerk's Office.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: To ratify the
execution of the contract between Connors Plumbing
and Heating and the City for earthquake damage
repairs to the North Oaks Park pool complex.
H Motion
12. RESOLUTION NO. 94-70 - Demand Register Nos.
18 and 19. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt
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Resolution No. 94-70.
13. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #1 -
RESOLUTION NO. 94-67; RESOLUTION NO. 94-
68; RESOLUTION NO. 94-69 - Annual levy of
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assessments for the landscape district for Tract No.
48117 located at; Golden Valley Road and San
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Raphael Drive. The City is required to do an annual
review and report on the district facilities and to
establish the fee to be collected to pay for the
required maintenance. This years fee is $0.00.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution Nos.
94-67, 94-68, 94-69, preliminarily approving the
Engineer's Report, initiating proceedings and
ordering the Engineer's Report with regard to LMD
No. 1 for Fiscal year 1994-95 and declaring the City's
intent to levy and collect annual assessments for
LMD No. 1 and setting a public hearing for June 14,
1994.
14. DRAINAGE BENEFIT DISTRICT #3 - PUBLIC
INFORMATION MEETING - Annual levy of
assessments for the Drainage District #3 located at
[ 1 Motion
Whites Canyon and Nadal. The city is required to do
an annual review and report on the district facilities
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and to establish the fee to be collected to pay for the
required maintenance and operation of the facilities.
This years fee is exactly the same as last year.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set the public hearing
for June 14, 1994.
15. DRAINAGE BENEFIT DISTRICT #6 - PUBLIC
INFORMATION MEETING - Annual levy of
assessments for the Drainage District #6 located at
H Motion
Shangri-la and Nathan Hill Road. The City is
required to do an annual review and report on the
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district facilities and to establish the fee to be
collected to pay for the required maintenance and
operation of the facilities. This years fee is $159.00
per lot, the same as last year. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Set the public hearing for June 14, 1994.
16. DRAINAGE BENEFIT DISTRICT #18 - PUBLIC
INFORMATION MEETING - Annual levy of
[ ] Motion
assessments for the Drainage District #18 located at
Shangri-la and Charmaine Way. The City is
[ ] Vote
required to do an annual review and report on the
district facilities and to establish the fee to be
collected to pay for the required maintenance and
operation of the facilities. This years fee is $109.00
per lot, the same as last year. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Set the public hearing for June 14, 1994.
NEW BUSINESS
17. ELSMERE DEIR/DEIS TECHNICAL REVIEW
[ ] Staff
CONSULTANT SUPPORT - List of qualified
consultants with specific technical expertise to review'
[] Speakers
the DEIR/DEIS being prepared for the proposed
Elsmere Canyon Landfill. The consultants listed
[ ] Motion
participated in the City's Request For Qualifications
(RFQ) process for this project. Staff seeks Council
[ ] Discussion
direction to initiate contract negotiations with the
selected consultants. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
[ ] Vote
Authorize and direct the Deputy City Manager of
Public Works to initiate and conclude contract
negotiations with the above consultants, and others
as needed, for the expertise and disciplines identified.
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18. CHUCK PONTIUS COMMUTER RAIL TRAIL -
Alignment and Features - The proposed Chuck
Pontius Commuter Rail Trail will run from the
[ ] Staff
soledad Bridge (west of Camp Plenty Road) to the
Santa Clarita Metrolink Station. Alignment studies
[ ] Speakers
are now complete, and public participation meetings
have been held. At this time, staff is requesting
[ ] Motion
Council approval of the proposed trail alignment and
trail features. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
[ ] Discussion
Approve a trail alignment running adjacent to the
south side of Soledad Canyon Rd. between the
[ ] Vote
Soledad Bridge (west of Camp Plenty Rd.) and
Golden Oak Rd. and adjacent to the north side of
Soledad Canyon Rd. between Golden Oak Rd. and the
Metrolink station; due to limited funds, approve a
reduced section trail concept limited to an 8 -ft. wide
asphalt concrete bikeway and chain-link fencing as
described in the cost summary and options; direct
staff to design for add options should lower than
expected bids be experienced or additional funds
become available; direct staff to proceed with
necessary MTA approvals, including relocation of the
Far West Rent-A-Car facility; direct staff to pursue,
as separate projects or through developer
agreements, a bikeway along the south side of
Soledad Canyon Rd. between Golden Oak Rd. and the
Metrolink Station, and a bikeway along the north
side of Soledad Canyon Rd. between the Metrolink
Station and .Bouquet Canyon Rd.; and direct staff to
explore, as a separate project, removal of billboards
which may be in violation of the Unified
Development Code; i.e, billboards located in an open
space zone.
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19. SIX MONTH REVIEW OF THE COMMERCIAL
WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING
(] Staff
PROGRAM - PROGRESS REPORT - A six month
review to evaluate the effectiveness of the
(] Speakers
Commercial Waste Collection and Recycling program
and the commercial rate band established in the
[ ] Motion
contracts with Atlas Refuse Removal, Santa Clarita
Disposal and Blue Barrel Disposal.
[ ] Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to conduct
joint meetings with the Valencia Industrial
( ] Vote
Association, and the Canyon Country and Santa
Clarita Valley Chambers of Commerce to increase
business participation in the review process of the
Commercial Waste Collection and Recycling program
and to report the results to City Council in October of
1994.
20. PHASE II DEBRIS REMOVAL CONTRACT - This
[ ] Staff
item is on the agenda to award the contract for
earthquake related debris removal City-wide.
[I Speakers
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff report
and discussing recommendation for award of debris
[ ] Motion
removal contract; pending review by the City
Attorney, award contract for debris removal;
[ ] Discussion
authorize the Finance Director to authorize payment
for debris removal services from emergency account
[ ] Vote
90-19-935-227.
21. CITY COUNCIL SUMMER RECESS - The Council
[ ] Staff
has identified a period of time during the summer in
which regular meetings of the Council are cancelled.
[ ] Speakers
The 1994 summer recess results in not scheduling
the regular meetings of the Council for up to two
[ ] Motion
consecutive meetings. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Declare Council summer recess for July 26 and
[ ] Discussion
August 9, 1994, upon which regular meetings of the
Council shall not be scheduled.
H Vote
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
STAFF COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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CLOSED SESSION
-Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Castaic Lake Water
Agency vs City of Santa Clarita & Redevelopment Agency.
-Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) City of Santa Clarita
vs Newhall County Water District
-Conference with Labor Negotiator'- City Negotiator:
George A. Caravalho; Affected Employees: All City
Employees
ADJOURNMENT
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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 May 19, 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:
May 24, 1994
I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and
correct and that this certification was executed by me on May 19, 1994 at
the City Hall, Santa Clarita, California.
Oona M. Gr'mdey, CMC
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California