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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-27 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m. September 27, 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. 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.. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the General Services Division, (805) 286-4182. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II) Executive Meeting 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 items. This session is open to the public. Public Participation 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 this portion of the meeting 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 - September 13, 1994 [ ] PRESENTATION -ICMA Excellence Award RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING CALL TO ORDER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING APPROVAL OF MINUTES - September 13, 1994 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ADJOURN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL ACTION PUBLIC HEARING 1. WESTON DEVELOPMENT ACQUISITION PROJECT - [ ] Open Hearing Request for City Council to adopt a resolution of necessity for the condemnation of property for public street, drainage and [ ] City Clerk slope purposes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the hearing, review the evidence presented, and adopt the [ ] Staff Resolution of Necessity, Resolution No. 94-110, authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceeding to acquire the [] Speakers Interests necessary. [ ] Motion [ ] Discussion [ ] Vote UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. CONTINUING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY - This item is on [ ] Staff the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 8630, which [ ] Speakers states the governing body shall review, at least every 14 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for [ ] Motion continuing the local emergency. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council continue the local emergency. [ ] Discussion [ ] Vote 3. TRAFFIC CONCERNS ON STEINWAY STREET - In 1993, [ ] Staff the residents along Steinway street between Whites Canyon Road and Ashboro Drive petitioned the City Council to close off [ ] Speakers this street to minimize the traffic volume and speeding impacts, and divert traffic to Ashboro Drive. This report summarizes the [ ] Motion results of a traffic study prepared for this area and the feedback received from the area residents in a public participation [ ] Discussion meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct an Engineering & Traffic survey on Ashboro St. to verify the [ ] Vote appropriate speed limit and modify the existing speed limit sign, if necessary; install a 25 mph speed limit sign on Steinway, assign the PARET speed display unit to be used and request the Sheriffs Dept. to continue selective enforcement; evaluate, and if appropriate, install advisory signs on Whites Canyon Rd. encouraging drivers to use Ashboro Dr; and refer the issue of potential roadway extensions to the Redevelopment Agency and to the CTAC to future discussion and consideration.. 4. MANUFACTURED HOME AT 22128 BARBACOA DRIVE - [ ] Staff At the direction of the Council, staff has prepared a synopsis of the events and issues regarding the placement of a mobilehome [ ] Speakers on a foundation on Barbacoa Drive. With respect to the foundation construction of the modular unit as it pertains to [ ] Motion this site, Building and Safety had the Geologist who reviewed this site, as well as the adjacent sites, look at the foundation for [ ] Discussion this building. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Encourage staff, homeowners and the mobilehome owner to share information [ ] Vote and work together to make the mobilehome an asset to the neighborhood and discuss the information and direct staff to prepare an ordinance incorporating any provisions which state law presently allows, to prohibit older mobilehomes from being placed on lots. 5. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY HUMAN RELATIONS FORUM [ ] Staff This item comes before Council as an update on the progress of the Human Relations Forum. Staff will review with Council, [ ] Speakers the forum's proposed goals and work plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council review and accept the proposed goals and [ ] Motion work plan. [ ] Discussion [ ] Vote 6. HIGH SPEED RAIL - At the September 13, 1993 Council [ ] Staff meeting the Caltrans study of a high speed rail link between Los Angeles and Bakersfield was discussed. Council asked that [ ] Speakers staff bring back a recommendation that can be transmitted to Caltrans during the public comment period which closed on [ ] Motion September 30, 1994. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize submitting a letter to Caltrans during the public comment [ ] Discussion period for the Los Angeles - Bakersfield High Speed Ground Transportation Feasibility Study expressing the Council's strong [ ] Vote support for construction of a high speed rail line with a station in Santa Clarita. The Council also believes that both the I-5 and SR 14 alignments will serve Santa Clarita well and remains neutral as to which alignment should be adopted at this time. 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. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 94-107 - A RESOLUTION OF [ ] Motion APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR [ ] Vote ANNEXATION NO. 1994-02 ('BOUQUET PARK," MASTER CASE NO. 94-054 - The 'Resolution of Application" proposed for adoption by the City Council constitutes a formal request to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 1994-02 ("Bouquet Park"). Annexation No. 1994-02 is a proposal to annex the approximately 10.5 acre public Park to the City of Santa Clarita. The park is currently owned by the County of Los Angeles, which is unable to continue recreational activities and park maintenance due to financial constraints. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-107 making application to the LAFCO for Annexation 1994-02. [ ] Motion 8. COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, CONSENT AND JURISDICTION, ANNEXATION OF [ ] Vote TRACT NO. 35984 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-113 - 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 district is Tract No. 35984 at Via Princessa and Rainbow Glen Drive. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-113 granting consent and jurisdiction to the County in the matter of Project No. 344-116. [ ] Motion 9. TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD) - [ ] Vote TRACT NO. 43519 - PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 2161 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-114 - This is a resolution to authorize the transfer of Private Drain No. 2161 to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and to request LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is necessary for LACFCD to commence maintaining said storm drain. The storm drain is located in the Saugus area off Pamplico Drive. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 94-114 for the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements to LACFCD; authorize the Mayor to execute the Quitclaim Deeds for the easements to the LACFCD; and direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this report, three certified copies of the unrecorded Quitclaim Deeds properly executed and three certified copies of the adopted Resolution to Stan Dixon at the County. [ ] Motion 10. ANNEXATION OF PROPERTIES ALONG PORTIONS OF SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD TO COUNTY LIGHTING [ ] Vote DISTRICT AND GIVING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO COUNTY FOR ANNEXATION AND ASSESSMENTS - PROJECT NOS. 88-84, 89-84 and 91-84 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-117 -This is in response to request of Deborah Luck and others for street lights along Soledad Cyn. Rd. from Camp Plenty to the Metrolink Station (Cottonwood Ave.) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve resolution granting consent and jurisdiction to County in the matter of County Lighting Maintenance District 1867 and Landscaping and Lighting Act District, City of Santa Clarita, Project Nos, 88-84, 89-84 and 91-84. [ ] Motion 11. PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING AGREEMENTS - MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY - RESOLUTION NO. 94-112 - This [ ] Vote item is to provide for the construction of a pedestrian overcrossing of Magic Mountain Parkway east of McBean Parkway. Agreements between the City and the State and between the City and Newhall Land and Farming are necessary for the construction to proceed. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-112 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Cooperative Agreement with the State and the Pedestrian Bridge Agreement with NL&F.. [ ] Motion 12. WHEY CANYON ROAD AERIAL SURVEY - PROJECT NO. 95028 - This project includes design surveying service of Wiley [ ] Vote Canyon Road from Lyons Ave. to Calgrove Blvd. The survey service will include aerial topography, cross sections, center line location and property boundaries.. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Willdan Associates, not to exceed $35,000. (Account No. 16- 95028-227) [ ] Motion 13. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EAST NEWHALL CAPITAL 01PROVEMENTS PHASE II - The Newhall Capital [ ] Vote Improvements Phase II, Project No. 53-02, provides for the construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and alley improvements within the East Newhall area of the City. This important project has widespread community support, enhances pedestrian safety and provides visible neighborhood improvements. Bids were received and reviewed by staff with the lowest most qualified bidder being R&H Paving Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Award the project to R&H Paving Inc. for the amount of $424,985. [] Motion 14. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR NEWHALL REVITALIZATION STRATEGY - As a next step following the [] Vote efforts of the "Newhall Revitalization Task Force," a revitalization strategy for Newhall should be developed that would include 1) an economic and 2) urban design focus, 3) an extensive citizen participation programs, and 4) specific action plans to be implemented. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council approve the request for qualifications process to select a consultant to complete a Newhall Revitalization Strategy. [ ] Motion 15. SAN FERNANDO STREET TREE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 99-019 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - Green [ ] Vote Coast Construction Landscaping, Inc. has completed all necessary project work, including the 90-day landscape maintenance period, for the tree improvement project on the easterly side of San Fernando Road. This project was accepted by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department on Monday, September 12, 1994, for a total project cost of $60,755.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council accept the work performed by Green Coast Construction Landscaping, Inc.; City Council direct the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion for the project; and direct staff to release the ten percent (10%) retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, providing that no Stop Notices, as provided bylaw, have been filed. [ ] Motion 16. EXTENSION OF PEST CONTROL AND WEED ABATEMENT CONTRACT - Requests extension of City's [ ] Vote weed abatement contract with Arbor Tree Surgery. At the expiration of the current contract, October 28, 1994, there will be a balance of approximately $14,000 remaining on the purchase order. Staff is requesting extension of the contract and its purchase order until all funds are exhausted, which is estimated to occur in spring 1995. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the extension of the Arbor Tree Surgery contract and its purchase order no. 9559 until all funds in its time and material contract are exhausted. [ ] Motion 17. SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION - Phase I of the Santa Clara River Trail is [ ] Vote located on the north side of the river corridor between the Soledad bridge new Camp Plenty Road eastward to Sierra Highway. There are two parcels needed to complete the acquisition of the right-of-way for this phase of the project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council review, approve, and accept the easements identified; direct staff to complete and record all easements; and the Council ratify the License to Enter Upon Real Property Agreement. [ ] Motion 18. SOUTH FORK TRAIL - PHASE I & II - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Acceptance of Phase II construction of the [ ] Vote South Fork Trail, which included the installation of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the south fork channel tying the existing South Fork Trail with Newhall Avenue. RECOMMENDED ACTION. City Council accept the work performed by Evans and Son Construction Company; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project; and direct staff to release the ten percent (10%) retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. [ ] Motion 19. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR FEMA PARKS REPAIR - Award contract to Carde Ten (] Vote Architects for the assessment, documentation, development of construction documents, bid process, and construction management of earthquake related damage at seven park sites and the Newhall Boys and Girls Club. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract for consultant services for FEMA parks repair to Carde-Ten Architects in the amount of $41,000 and appropriate the $41,000 to account 90-79112-227 and increase estimated revenue in account 90-3597 by $40,550 and in account 90-3820 by $450. [ ] Motion 20. NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION MONTH - The month of October is National Crime Prevention Month. During this time, [ ] Vote the Santa Clarita Anti -Gang Task Force in cooperation with the local school districts and law enforcement will be initiating an awareness campaign that will focus on this years slogan "Turn Off the Violence" RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends council receive and file this report. [ ] Motion 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF DISCRETIONARY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE [ ] Vote GRANT APPLICATION - RESOLUTION. 94-115 - Authorize the submittal of the Discretionary Household Hazardous Waste Grant Application and execute an agreement with the ORICOM Group to develop and manage the Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program utilizing grant funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 94-115 authorizing the submittal of the Discretionary Household Hazardous Waste Grant Application; authorize staff to execute an agreement with the ORICOM Group to develop and manage the Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program utilizing grant funds. [ ] Motion 22. COMPUTER HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - The computer system at the City of Santa Clarita has grown in [ ] Vote complexity and numbers over the last six years. This growth, since the initial purchase of six terminals and personal computers (PC's) attached to the Wang 5460, includes the addition of three local area networks, as well as the addition of PC's for a total of 200 devices. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to issue two contracts for services with Neocomp for the amount of $16,464 which will cover maintenance of network (LAN) hardware and Wang for the amount of $10,633 which will cover the Wang central system, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts. Funds have been included in FY 94-95 budget. [ ] Motion 23. YOUTH SPORTS TROPHIES - The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department requires trophies for the [ ] Vote Youth Sports Program for Fiscal Year 94/95. Staff has reviewed bids and has determined that Forsfull Communications is the lowest qualified bidder. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to issue a purchase order for Youth Sports Trophies to Forsfull Communications as specified in GS 94-95-05. [ ] Motion 24. RESOLUTION NO. 94-116 - Demand Register Nos. 35 and 36. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-116. [] Vote [ ] Motion 25. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONVERSATION SERVICE FOR [ ] Vote STREAM BANK PROTECTION ALONG NEWHALL CREEK - This project will reduce danger to residences near Market St. and Newhall Creek. Project is $320,000 with Federal share 75% and City share 25%. City share to be funded by CDBG and Recovery Agency. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve agreement with Dept. of Agriculture Soil Conservation Svice. for stream bank protection along Newhall Creek at project cost approx. $320,000; conceptually approve expenditure of CDBG funds in amount of $48,000 for the City share; and approve advertising of project bids, subject to approval of plans and specs by Soil Conservation Svice. and City Engineer and subject to approval or reprogramming of $48,000 of CDBG funds. [ ] Motion 25a .BUDGET APPROPRIATION RAIL STATION APPRAISALS - The City currently maintains two Metrolink [ ] Vote Rail Stations. Staff is currently considering various options on how to proceed with the acquisition of these two stations and have obtained proposals from three appraisal companies for the two stations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to increase transit account 55-7020-227 by $12,000 from Transit Fund Balance for the cost of the two appraisals and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for appraisals. NEW BUSINESS 26. 1993-94 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS [] Staff RESOLUTION NO. 94-120 - Continuing ° appropriations [] Speakers represent funds authorized for appropriation during the 1993- 94 fiscal year that were not expended, but are still required to [ ] Motion complete projects authorized by City Council. This includes funds for operational or capital projects not completed. [ ] Discussion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 94-120 authorizing continuing appropriated funds from 1993-94 fiscal [ ] Vote year to 1994-95 fiscal year. 27. POTENTIAL GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT - Request [ ] Staff from Ted Robinson Golf Services, Inc. and Hunters Green Development Corporation for an opportunity to present before [ ] Speakers the City Council a proposed golf course development to be located in the Sand Canyon area. The developers have [] Motion indicated strong public interest in the development of a golf course within the City limits, as well as a variety of economic [ ] Discussion and recreational advantages to the community. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct City staff to continue [] Vote discussions with the developer as the project proceeds through the normal project review process and to research economic opportunities. [ ] Staff 28. FY 93-94 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUMMARY - A summary report providing information ['] Speakers regarding the City's Economic Development Division's activities for program year 1993-1994. This is an informational item [ ] Motion requiring no action by the City Council. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive information. [ ] Discussion [ ] Vote 10 e mclagn.9-27egm.gmd 11 29. POSSESSION OF GRAFFITI IMPLEMENTS BY MINORS [ ] Staff - ORDINANCE NO. 94-12 - This ordinance has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs [ ] Speakers Career Offender Burglary Robbery Apprehension (COBRA) Division. The City's COBRA Team has requested that City [ ] Motion staff amend Chapter 11 of the City's Municipal Code relating to graffiti for the purpose of adding "spray paint tips" to the list of [ ] Discussion materials that are recognized as a type of graffiti implement used for the purpose of defacing property. RECOMMENDED [ ] Vote ACTION: Introduce and waive further reading and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 94-12. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - two matters - Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita & Redevelopment Agency; City of Santa Clarita vs. Vista Terrace Properties, Ltd. Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation - Government Code 54956.9(c) - three matters. ADJOURNMENT - Study Session, September 28, 1994, 6:00 a.m., Council Chambers mclagn.9-27egm.gmd 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 September 22, 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: September 27, 1994 I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct and that this certification was executed by me on September 22, 1994, at the City Hall, Santa Clarita, California. Donna M. Grindey, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California