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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. [ ] INVOCATION - Heidt [ 1 CALL TO ORDER [ 1 ROLL CALL [ ] FLAG SALUTE [ ] APPROVAL OF AGENDA-Mayor to inquire whether any member of the public would like to pull for discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar. [ ] APPROVAL OF MINUTES-4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/10/94 [ ] RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY [ 1 CALL TO ORDER [ ] APPROVAL OF MINUTES-4/19, 4/26, 5/10/94 C] ADJOURN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING C] 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 [I Vote Hearing, consider public testimony and adopt Ordinance No. 94-7 or continue to June14 for further consideration. 2 [ ] 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 [ ] Vote 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 [ J Vote 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 [ ] Vote 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 [ ] Vote 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 [ ] Vote 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. [ l Motion 9. TEMPORARY JURISDICTION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR SIGNALIZATION OF [ ] Vote 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. C] Motion 10. TEMPORARY PARKING - MCBEAN PARKWAY BETWEEN I-5 ON/OFF RAMP AND [] Vote 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 [ 1 Vote 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 H Vote Resolution No. 94-70. 13. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #1 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-67; RESOLUTION NO. 94- 68; RESOLUTION NO. 94-69 - Annual levy of [ 1 Motion assessments for the landscape district for Tract No. 48117 located at; Golden Valley Road and San Vote 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 [ ] Vote 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 [ ] Vote 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. El 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. El 10 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 10 11 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 11 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