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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-06-14 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)t, CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m. June 14, 1994 City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - 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 -Pederson [ ] CALL TO ORDER [ ] 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 -May 24, 1994 PRESENTATION - Jill Majic & ATE Ryder Presentation COUNCIL ACTION PUBLIC HEARING 1. IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW COMMUNITY [ ] Open Hearing DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM S.A.N.E. CAMP - Request of the City [ ] City Clerk Council to approve the transfer of $36,427.00 in CDBG unprogrammed funds to implement a new CDBG [ ] Staff program, an action which may not be performed at the staff level. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the [ ] Speakers transfer of $36,427 from the CDBG contingency account #12-5500-290 to the SANE Camp account #12-5516-227 [ ] Motion and direct staff to post a description of the change adopted in order to comply with the City's CDBG Final [ ] Discussion Statement Amendment Policy. [ ] Vote 3 2. ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND [ ] Open Hearing QUALITY OF SERVICE AND SYSTEM AND SERVICES REVIEW OF THE RESIDENTIAL [ 1 City Clerk TRASH FRANCHISE - A public hearing on the Annual Review of Performance and Quality of Service is [ ] Staff required by the refuse and recycling franchise agreement. Public comment shall be utilized as the [ ] Speakers basis for review. Within thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the public hearing, the City shall issue a [ ] Motion report with respect to the performance and quality of service review. A system and services review shall also [ ] Discussion be conducted concurrently with the Annual Review of Performance and Quality of Service in order to address [ ] Vote the technological and regulatory changes in refuse collection and recycling. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept public comment with regard to the Annual Review of Performance and Quality of Service and System and Services Review, and direct staff to initiate System and Services review process, prepare a report with respect to the Performance and Quality of Service and System and Services Review, and return to the October 11, 1994 City Council meeting. 3. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 1994-95 ANNUAL [] Open Hearing BUDGET & FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - This item is on the [ ] City Clerk agenda for the public hearing of the 1994-95 proposed operating and capital improvement budget and five year [ ] Staff CIP. The Council has conducted a series of study sessions to ensure that all components of the budget [ ] Speakers were sufficiently reviewed and addressed. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public [ ] Motion hearing and give staff direction to prepare the final draft budget and CIP for adoption at the June 28, 1994 [ ] Discussion Council meeting. [ ] Vote 3 4. SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE [ ] Open Hearing DISTRICT NO. 1 LOCATED AT GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND SAN RAPHAEL DRIVE - ANNUAL [ ] City Clerk ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 94/95 RESOLUTION NO. 94-66 - To consider comments for [ ] Staff the proposed annual assessment for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. The proposed assessment [ 1 Speakers for 1994-95 is $0.00 per unit. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the Council will consider the adoption of [ ] Motion Resolution No. 94-66 to confirm the diagram approving the Engineer's report and levy the assessments. The [ ] Discussion Council will consider public comments and may direct staff to modify the report and assessments. [ ] Vote RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct public hearing, approve diagram and Engineer's Report, adopt Resolution No. 94-66 and authorize the annual levy of assessments. 5. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT [ ] Open Hearing ASSESSMENT AREA 3, TRACT NO. 36496 LOCATED AT WHITES CANYON ROAD AND [ ] City Clerk NADAL STREET - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 94/95 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-63 - [ ] Staff This item is to consider comments for the proposed annual assessment for Drainage Benefit Assessment [ ] Speakers District No. 3. The proposed assessment for 1994-95 is $122.47 per unit, the same as last year. The Council [ ] Motion will consider public comments and may direct staff to modify the report or resolution. RECOMMENDED [ ] Discussion ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-63, determining and authorizing the levy of annual assessments for [ ] Vote Santa Clarita Benefit Assessment Area No. 3, Tract No. 36496 and approve Engineer's Report. 6. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT [ ] Open Hearing ASSESSMENT AREA 6, TRACT NO. 43528 LOCATED AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AND NATHAN [] City Clerk HILL ROAD - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 94/95 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-64 - [ ] Staff This is to consider comments for the proposed annual assessment for Drainage Benefit Assessment District [ ] Speakers No. 6. The proposed assessment for 94/95 is $159.00 per unit, the same as last year. The Council will [ ] Motion consider public comments and may direct staff to modify the report or resolution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: [ ] Discussion Adopt Resolution No. 94-64, determining and authorizing the levy of annual assessments for Santa [ ] Vote Clarita Benefit Assessment Area No. 6, Tract No. 43528 and approve Engineer's Report. 5 7. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT [ ] Open Hearing AREA 18, TRACT NO. 44965 LOCATED AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AND NATHAN HILL ROAD - [ ] City Clerk ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 94/95 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-65 - This is to consider [ ] Staff comments for the proposed annual assessment for Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 18. The [) Speakers proposed assessment for 94/95 is $109.00 per unit, the same as last year. The Council will consider public [ ] Motion comments and may direct staff to modify the report or resolution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt [ ] Discussion Resolution No. 94-65, determining and authorizing the levy of annual assessments for Santa Clarita Drainage [ ] Vote Benefit Assessment Area No. 18, Tract No. 44965 and approve the Engineer's Report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. CONTINUING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY - This [ ] Staff item is on the agenda pursuant to Government Code [] Speakers Section 8630, 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 9. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOBILEHOME [ ] Staff PARK RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF ITS [ ] Speakers PROVISIONS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6.02.160A -ORDINANCE NO. 94-9At the meeting of [ ] Motion May 24, 1994, the Council directed staff to prepare an amendment to the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization [ ] Discussion Ordinance, in order to provide that the provisions of the Ordinance would not be suspended by reason of a five [ ] Vote percent vacancy rate if that vacancy factor is created by a declared disaster. A draft amendment has been prepared. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce, waive further .reading and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 94-9. 5 [ ] Staff [] Speakers [ ] Motion [ ] Discussion [] Vote 10. TOBACCO CONTROL ORDINANCE 94- 8 - On May 24, 1994, the City Council introduced and conducted first reading of proposed Ordinance No. 94- 8, which regulates the use and sale of tobacco products within the City of Santa Clarita. The proposed ordinance regulates smoking in municipal facilities, work places, and public places. The ordinance requires that restaurants post their smoking policy in a conspicuous location, visible to the exterior. Finally, the ordinance prohibits vending machine sales of tobacco products. The effective date of the ordinance is August 1, 1994. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 94- 8. 11. SAN FERNANDO VALLEY EXPRESS BUS [ ] Staff SERVICES - Following the Northridge Earthquake, staff discussed with Council and received direction to [] Speakers initiate emergency express bus service to areas of the San Fernando Valley that were not served by [ ] Motion Metrolink. These services were to provide an alternative to driving due to a 50% reduction in [ 1 Discussion highway capacity. In February of 1994, Santa, Clarita Transit initiated three emergency commuter express [] Vote bus routes between Santa Clarita and the San Fernando Valley. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Ratify and extend the existing contract with Antelope Valley' Bus Inc. through August 31, 1994. 12. TRANSIT AMENITIES - On May 24th, Council [] Staff directed staff to re-evaluate the proposed bus stop shelter program to provide for a greater proportion of [ ] Speakers non advertising shelters throughout the City. Since that time, staff has met with representatives of Bus [ ] Motion Stop Shelters, Inc. to determine the most advantageous means to obtain addition non advertising shelters while [ ] Discussion also meeting their economic needs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to rebid the contract for the [ ] Vote provision of bus stop shelters throughout the City transit system. In addition, include provision for an increased proportion of non advertising shelters through the residential areas and authorize staff to let request for proposal for the provision of bus benches and trash receptacles throughout the City. 91 7 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 13. RENEWAL OF CITY CDBG SUBRECIPIENT CONTRACTS - The City's CDBG program provides a [] Vote wide range of services to City residents. These services are provided under contract and include: Fair Housing, Handyworker Program, Senior Services and the Los Angeles County Service Center located in Newhall. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has already approved funding for these programs and services for the 1994-95 program year. Accordingly, the City needs to renew these contracts for the new year to continue services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the City's CDBG subrecipient contracts for program year 94-95 and direct staff to take the necessary actions needed to execute these contracts to provide services to City residents. [ ] Motion 14. THE COLONY PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 94- 40 - Appeal of the Los Angeles County Regional [ ] Vote Planning Commission's decision certifying the project EIR; approving a tract map, conditional use permit, and oak tree permit; and recommending adoption of a sub - plan amendment and zone change to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a member of the City Council to attend the August 4th appeal hearing and submit testimony on this project. [ ] Motion 15. SANTA CLARA RIVER BIKE TRAIL - RIGHT-OF- WAY ACQUISITION - Easement approvals needed to [ ] Vote build the Santa Clara River Bike Trail - Phase L RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council review, approve and accept the easements; direct staff to complete negotiations and record all easements; and authorize staff to file a quit claim deed on Parcel No. (2)2803-030-069 and Parcel No. (3)2803-030-010. 7 [ 7 Motion 16. VALENCIA GLEN PARK BLOCK WALLS - As a result of the January 17, 1994 earthquake, damage was [ ] Vote sustained to the block walls at Valencia Glen Park, especially those surrounding the pool area. The formal bid process was followed and competitive bids were requested. Seven invitations to bid were sent, but only one contractor submitted a bid on the project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Aware the contract for repairs to Intertex of California in the amount of $97,421. C] Motion 17. RESOLUTION NO. 94-71, APPLICATION FOR CALIFORNIA HEALTHY CITY STATUS - The City [] Vote of Santa Clarita became one of the ten charter members of the California Healthy Cities Project in 1991.. The City participates in projects chosen by our own Healthy Cities Steering Committee. Resolution No. 94-71 continues the City's participation in this project in Fiscal Year 1994/95. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-71. [ ] Motion 18. COMMISSION VACANCIES - As provided in the Santa Clarita Municipal Code and pursuant to Council [ ] Vote policies, this item is on the agenda to declare three vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Commission and three vacancies on the Planning Commission. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council declare three vacancies on the Planning Commission & three vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Commission and approve the appointment process. [ ] Motion 19. COUNCIL COMMITTEES - This item is on the agenda per the request of Mayor Pederson. The Mayor [ ] Vote has amended the committee list. The list has been reviewed by the City Councilmembers and is now ready for affirmation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council reaffirm the amended Council committee list. [ ] Motion 20. STUDY SESSION SCHEDULE - On May 14, 1994, the City Council scheduled a team building. Amongst [ ] Vote the topics of discussion was the study session schedule. At the present time, study sessions are held quarterly. Council has requested study sessions be held once a month since there are many issues to discuss. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council approve the proposed study session dates. 8 [ ] Motion 21. SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD STREET AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT [ ] Vote ACCEPTANCE - On February 25, 1992, Council awarded a contract for the subject work to Excel Paving Company. The project was completed to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director on April 5, 1994. 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 five percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded. CI Motion 22. EMERGENCY PARK AND RIDE PARKING LOTS - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - PROJECT NO. 95-911 - [ ] Vote On February 8, 1994, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the Deputy City Manager/Community Development on May 9, 1994, for a total project cost of $155,000. 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 five percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded. [ ] Motion 23. RESOLUTION NO. 94-75 - Demand Register Nos. 20 and 21. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt [ ] Vote Resolution No. 94-75. NEW BUSINESS 24. PRESENTATION FROM THE SANTA CLARITA [ 1 Staff VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - This item has [] Speakers been put on the agenda at the request of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society. They are requesting [ ] Motion to make a presentation to the Council on historical structure preservation within the City. [ ] Discussion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Council receive the presentation and provide [ ] Vote direction to staff.. cnc1agnj=e14.gmd 10 25. ORDINANCE NO. 94-5 - AMENDING TITLE 8, [ ] Staff ANIMALS, CHAPTERS 8.24 AND 8.90 RELATING TO CATS AND FEE SCHEDULE RESPECTIVELY'- [ ] Speakers On April 27, 1993, staff presented a report to Council recommending the adoption of an animal control [ ] Motion services agreement to be performed by Los Angeles County. This contract included cat licensing, which was (] Discussion to be voluntary for fiscal year 93/94 and mandatory effective fiscal year 94/95, and a change in the fee [ ] Vote structure for licensing dogs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance No. 94-5, waive further reading and pass to second reading. 26. CHEVRON PROPERTY (CONTAINING THE [ 1 Staff PIONEER OIL REFINERY) LOCATED ON PINE STREET ADJACENT TO THE NEWHALL COUNTY [ ] Speakers WATER DISTRICT OFFICES - At the request of Mayor Pederson and Councilmember Heidt, staff has [ ] Motion included this item for Council's discussion. Informal discussions between staff and representatives of the [ ] Discussion Chevron Co. concerning this property have been ongoing for approximately two years. The subject property [ ] Vote consists of two parcels, one of which contains the Pioneer Oil Refinery (a State historical landmark) and the other parcel is located off Pine Street, separated from the street by a 20' wide property owned by Newhall County Water District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council to discuss and provide direction to staff.. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS -Verbal report on City's appeal of Valencia Marketplace. Recommended Action: Discuss City actions and possible alternatives. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 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 ADJOURNMENT to Wednesday, June 22, 8 - 11 a.m., Orchard Rooms, for closed session. cnc1agnj=e14.gmd 10 PROOF OF POSTING BY CITY CLERK CITY OF SANTA CLARTTA STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) 1, 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 Tune 9, 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: June 14, 1994 I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct and that this certification was executed by me on lune 9, 1994 at the City Hall, Santa Clarita, California. Santa Clarita, California J