HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-22 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
MARCH 22, 1994
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive portion of the City Council meeting was called to
order by Mayor Pederson at 6:31 p.m. at the William S. Hart
School District office at 21515 Redview Drive, Santa Clarita, CA.
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the
agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed.
No action will be taken prior to 7:30 p.m. This session is open to
the public.
CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT City Clerk, Donna Grindey announced that anyone wishing to
address an item on the agenda should fill out a speakers' slip and
submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed.
CLOSED SESSION At 6:49 p.m., Mayor Pederson recessed to a closed session at to
discuss matters of pending litigation under Government Code
54956.9, one subdivison b and one subdivision c.
CONVENE
Mayor Pederson reconvened to the public participation portion of
the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Scott
Franklin, 25059 Highspring, Santa Clarita; regarding Castaic Lake
Water Agency; Carrows Restaurants, 23911 W. Calgrove Blvd.,
Santa Clarita; regarding the closure of Calgrove; Vera Johnson,
26534 Oak Crossing, Santa Clarita; regarding the purchase of
Santa Clarita Water Company; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron
Drive, Santa Clarita; regarding AB303; Joan Dunn, 15414
Rhododren Drive, Santa Clarita; regarding purchase of Santa
Clarita Water Company; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Santa Clarita;
regarding Santa Clarita Water Company; Debra Martin, 21132
Winterset Drive, Santa Clarita; regarding continuing earthquake
aid; John Steffen, 22714 Espuella, Santa Clarita, regarding Santa
Clarita Water Company; Sarah Drislane, 24203 Valley Street,
Santa Clarita; regarding Valley Street; Bob Lathrop, 25105
Highspring, Santa Clarita; regarding public matters; Gerald H.
Heidt, 23420 Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita; regarding removal of bike
lanes; Laren Hesseltine, 19509 Babington, Santa Clarita; regarding
health and public safety.
Registering written comments were: Thomas Bunce, 24313 Valley
Street, Newhall; regarding Gate at Calgrove/Valley; Mari Wood,
24236 Valley Street, Newhall; regarding Carrows Restaurant; Gary
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
Wood, 24236 Valley Street; regarding Carrows Restaurant; Linda J.
Hart, 24250 Valley Street, Newhall; regarding Hidden Valley Gate.
Vera Johnson led the invocation.
Councilmember Majic led the Pledge of Allegiance.
All Councilmembers were present.
Mayor Pederson called the Redevelopment Agency to order at 7:30
p.m. (see RDA minutes).
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Boyer to add subsequent
need items 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 finding the need for action arose
after the posting of the agenda.
PROCLAMATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
RECESS
RECONVENE
ITEM 1
UNFINISHED BUSINEfic
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Majic, Pederson
It was moved by Mgjic and seconded by Boyer to approve the
agenda with the exception of items 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 11 and 13 to be
pulled; item 23 to be moved before item 17.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Pederson and Councilmembers presented a Duck, Cover and
Hold Proclamation.
A presentation was made to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy
Sellers and United Mothers for their service to the community.
At 7:51 p.m. Mayor Pederson recessed to the Redevelopment
Agency (see RDA minutes).
At 7:55 p.m., Mayor Pederson reconvened to the meeting of the
City Council.
This item is on the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section
8630, which states the governing body shall review, at least every
CONTINUING THE LOCAL 14 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for
F�EMERGENCY continuing the local emergency.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve staff
recommendation to ratify and consider the need for continuing the
local emergency.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, Heidt, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 2
RITTER RANCH PROJECT - CONTACT FROM LEONA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL
Addressing the Council on this item was Paul G. Sloane.
Following discussion it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt
to receive and file report, and direct staff to return this item to
next meeting of the City Council.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, Heidt, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 3
RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR THE
CITY HALL RESTORATION PROJECT
Following discussion it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt
to ratify the approval of the City Manager which was done under
emergency powers for the contracts.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Majic,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Boyer, Pederson
ITEM 4
FIELD SERVICES FACILITY PROJECT NO. 92-02 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
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Following discussion it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt —
to approve the item and accept the work performed by Intertex of !
California, Inc.; direct City Clerk to file Notice of Completion and
direct staff to release the tem percent retention 35 days after the
Notice of Completion is recorded.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Boyer,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Heidt, Klajic, Pederson
ITEM 5
RATIFICATION OF CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY STREET WORK
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Majic to approve staff
recommendation to ratify contracts with contractors.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kle ic, Darcy, Boyer, Heidt, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 6
EMERGENCY HVAC REPAIR CONTRACT FOR CITY HALL BUILDING
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klajic to approve staff
recommendation to ratify the contract with Intertex of California,
Inc. for emergency repairs, not to exceed $90,000 and authorize
staff to expend $90,000 from account 01-999-999.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, Heidt,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Boyer, Pederson
ITEM 7
RESOLUTION OF CONSENT FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS UNDER THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY 1992 PROPOSITION A, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS,
COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAMS
RESOLUTIONS 94-30, 94-31, 94-32, 94-33, 94-34 AND 94-35.
ITEM S
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APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)
ARTICLE 3 FUNDS AND RESOLUTION 94-37
ITEM 9
AUTHORIZATION TO BID - SAN FERNANDO ROAD TREE PLANTING PROJECT -
PHASE II
ITEM 10
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL - PHASE I
ITEM 11
EARTHQUAKE EXEMPT EMPLOYEE OVERTIME
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Majic to approve staff
recommendation to offer exempt employees the option of taking
their overtime hours worked during the first two weeks in the
form of payment at a straight time rate or to accrue the hours as
vacation.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Majic, Darcy, Heidt, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 12
TELECOMMUNICATIONS WIRING
ITEM 13
PERSONNEL BENEFIT/HOLIDAY
Following discussion it was moved by Heidt and seconded by
Klajic to return to the previous method of accruing and using
holiday time.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Boyer,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Klajic, Pederson
ITEM 14
TOBACCO CONTROL ORDINANCE SCHEDULE OF COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Registering written comments on this item were: Carol Surrell; T.
Blomquist; Audrey Blomquist.
ITEM 15
COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT FUNDING FOR SCV YOUTH ORCHESTRA
FOUNDATION
ITEM 16
APPROVE AND RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 9 FOR THE PERIODS 02/22/94 TO
02/24/94 AND 03/04/94 AND CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10 FOR THE PERIODS 02/28/94
TO 03/03/94 AND 03/11/94.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to approve the
consent calendar with the exception of items 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11 & 13.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Heidt, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS At 8:27 p.m. Mayor Pederson recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE At 8:40 p.m. Mayor Pederson reconvened the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
The January 17, 1994, Northridge Earthquake and following
ITEM 23
aftershocks caused extensive damage to residential structures and
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.
mobilehomes throughout the City. Over 100 residential structures
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have been ordered vacated due to non -habit ability and over 1,700
mobilehomes have been dislocated from their pads, resulting in
substantial residential displacement. Over 1,500 residents have
camped in local parks, parking lots and shelters, and over 2,000
residents have taken refuge in hotels and with friends and
relatives.
Councilmember JoAnne Darcy has requested that the City Council
consider adoption of an urgency ordinance prohibiting the eviction
of tenants for non-payment of rent on uninhabitable structures and
mobilehomes. The City Attorney has drafted such an ordinance,
based upon a similar ordinance recently adopted by the City of Los
Angeles.
Addressing the Council on this item were: George Crequel, Asa L.
Shaw; Stephen C. Colvin; Dan Hon; Carol Surrell; Dan Burke.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve staff
recommendation to receive public input; and adopt Urgency
Ordinance No. 94-6.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Urgency Ordinance No. 94-6 adopted.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 17
City Traffic Engineer, Bahman Janke, reported that the Traffic
Engineering section received a request from a citizen on November
BOUQUET CANYON ROAD
11, 1993, to establish a no -stopping zone on the east side of
FROM 227 FEET SOUTH OF
Bouquet Canyon Road south of Soledad Canyon Road.
SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD
TO CINEMA DRIVE -
The review and inspection of Bouquet Canyon Road showed that
PROPOSED NO STOPPING
there is a horizontal curvature on the roadway and the critical
ZONE - RESOLUTION NO.
approach speed is about 52 miles per hours. The accident history
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at this location showed that there were several accidents in 1993
that were attributed to limited or obstructed sight visibility.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Randy Taylor; Nancy
Bane; Marylee Hubsmith; Debbie Custance.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM is
AT -RISK STUDENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
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Registering written comments on this item was Debbie Custance.
Following discussion regarding taking a further look and coming
back with other alternatives it was moved by Boyer and seconded
by Darcy to refer this item back to staff.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services, reported that in an attempt to identify alternative
educational, recreational and vocational programs for at -risk youth,
the City and William S. Hart School District officials met several
months ago to consider viable options to this issue. As a result of
this meeting and several subsequent meetings, the high school
principals and City staff prepared an outline which allows the
City, District, County and private sector to work together to
implement an educational/work oriented program with definite
goals
Details related to program implementation, budget, funding,
location, parental involvement and identification of students
remains in the planning stage and will be presented to the City
Council, School District and other appropriate agencies at a later
date.
Addressing the Council on this item was Dr. Mike Allmandinger.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve staff
recommendation to review, comment and endorse the City's
participation in this cooperative effort.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Boyer, Darcy, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS Steve Stark, Finance Director, reported the Council requested at
ITEM 19 the March 8, 1994 meeting, that the issue of vendors and peddlers _
PEDDLERS AND be placed on this agenda. A letter was received by City Council
SOLICITORS regarding illegal street vendors and peddlers prompting this item.
Staff is prepared to move forward and meet with the City Attorney
and County representatives in order to make changes to the
current City ordinance based on Council's direction.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Boyer, Darcy, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Representatives of the Valencia Industrial Association, the SCV
ITEM 20
Chamber of Commerce, and others, requested that the City
POST -QUAKE
investigate opportunities to work with the County to improve
TRANSPORTATION
circulation in the Santa Clarita Valley in the spirit of post -
OPPORTUNITIES WITH
earthquake cooperation, especially as they relate to the Valencia
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Industrial Center.
Of particular interest may be the extension of Avenue Scott as a
one -lane, one-way road to McBean Parkway; a two-lane road from —
the Rte 126/Avenue Stanford intersection southeast to Newhall
Ranch Road. The remaining items include other ideas for road
extensions, signal timing changes, expansion of telecommuting
opportunities, and the status of Federal funds.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Following discussion regarding Sierra Highway; The Old Road; no
signal controls on BFI Dump; asking Caltrans to improve the
portion of the road they're not using, it was moved by Heidt and
seconded by Boyer to adopt staff recommendation to: 1) Continue
discussions with appropriate parties; 2) Seek concurrence and
commitment form County of Los Angeles officials; 3) Identify
possible funding sources for these improvements; and 4) Report
back to Council; 5) send a letter to Caltrans and arrange a meeting
to discuss the Old Road to be used as a secondary frontage road for
Interstate 5 once it is reopened.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Majic, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
F[ %WBUSINESS Amelia Hutchinson, Administrative Assistant, reported that on
rTEM 21 January 11, 1994, Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance
INCREASE MINIMUM amending the Fire Code (Title 22, Chapter 220.01( portion of the
HEIGHT OF ADDRESS Santa Clarita Municipal Code to increase the minimum size of
NUMBERS - ORDINANCE building address numbers from three inches and five inches to six
NO. 94-4 inches.
This ordinance will be applicable to new development and will be a
condition of receipt of approval for occupancy. The ordinance will
apply to existing structures that have undergone construction
requiring a building permit.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Allan Cameron; Mike
Siefert.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 94-4.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Majic to approve staff
recommendation to introduce Ordinance No. 94-4 increasing the
minimum size of address numbers to six inches and pass on to the
second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, HIajic, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manger, Public Works, reported that as a
ITEM 22
result of the earthquake on January 17, 1994, the City of Santa
AWARD OF REMOVAL AND
Clarita has experienced an increased amount of construction and
RECOVERY OF
demolition debris in the wastestream. Debris material generated
EARTHQUAKE DEBRIS
form block walls, chimneys, sidewalks, and roadways are stockpiled
CONTRACT
at the City's debris collection site.
The California Integrated waste Management Act of 1989 requires
that the City of Santa Clarita reduce the amount of waste going to
landfills by 25% by the year 1995, and 50% by the year 2000.
Consequently, the City has requested formal proposals from area
demolition debris for use in reconstruction projects.
SUBSEQUENT NEED
ITEMS
SUBSEQUENT NEED
ITEM 24
ERROR IN THE WILLDAN
ASSOCIATES'CONTRACT
NO. 94-03, WHICH AROSE
AFTER POSTING OF
AGENDA AND COUNCIL
RATIFICATION
At this time, staff is in the process of evaluating all proposals
presented for this service.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klajic to adopt staff
recommendation to receive presentation and award the debris
recycling contract to the most efficient, economical, and
environmentally sound service provider. In addition, authorize the
Finance Director to set up appropriate revenue and expenditure
accounts in emergency fund 90.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to move Subsequent
Need item 27 in front of 26.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
On January 28, 1994, Council voted during an emergency meeting
to ratify a contract with Willdan Associates for Emergency City
Hall repair coordination, design and inspection services.
Prior to Council's actions, Willdan had been providing thee services
under the authority of an emergency purchase order. This P.O.
was accompanied by Willdan's proposal to provide these services for _
a period of four weeks at a cost not to exceed $20,000.
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Due to the hast of expanding the original Willdan proposal to
provide services for the entire emergency restoration project,
modification to the duration of services was overlooked and
subsequently approved by council uncorrected.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve staff
recommendation to approve the corrected duration of services as
modified.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klgjic, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
SUBSEQUENT NEED
On January 25, 1994, City Council approved emergency contractual
ITEM 25
REINSTATEMENT OF
agreements with the existing residential franchised haulers for the
collection of disaster related debris, providing residential property
AGREEMENTS WITH
owners and occupants bins for the removal of debris generated by
FRANCHISED HAULERS
the January 17, 1994 earthquake. These contracts expired on
FOR REMOVAL OF
March 18, 1994. The City of Santa Clarita and the existing
EARTHQUAKE DEBRIS
residential franchised haulers have received numerous calls from
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residents requesting an extension of this program.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klgjic to approve staff
recommendation to reinstate the contractual agreements with the
existing residential franchised haulers for the continued collection
of earthquake related debris until April 15, 1994.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Klgjic, Boyer, Heidt, Darcy, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM On February 17, 1994, the City Manager approved an emergency
ITEM 26 contract with the California Conservation Corps (CCC) for debris
RATIFICATION AND removal services for the period of January 31, 1994 through
EXTENSION OF DEBRIS February 28, 1994, in the amount of $1.2 million.
REMOVAL CONTRACT
WITH THE CALIFORNIA With an estimated 6,000 block walls damaged and 1,000 unsafe
CONSERVATION CORPS chimneys identified, it was determined that a contract extension
would be necessary to ensure that the demand of service could be
met.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve staff
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recommendation to ratify the CCC contract for debris removal
services approved by the City Manager on February 17, 1994, and
approve an extension of the contract through March 31, 1994 in the
amount of $1.4 million.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Klajic, Darcy, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM As a result of the earthquake on January 17, 1994, it is estimated
ITEM 27 that 6,000 block walls and 1,000 chimneys were damaged.
CONTRACT FOR RIGHT OF Consequently, the City of Santa Clarita designed a program to
WAY DEBRIS REMOVAL abate public safety hazards and remove debris form the public
EQUIPMENT right -of -way. The City entered into contracts with the California
Conservation Corps and the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works for the labor and equipment necessary to perform the
needed services.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve staff
recommendation to direct staff to enter into agreements with _
Applied Environmental Management using a time and material
contract.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Darcy, Klgjic, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM Because of the destruction of the Hart High Auditorium from the
ITEM 28 Northridge Earthquake, a new location for the Cowboy Poetry
RESOLUTION OF ISSUES Festival had to be found.
RAISED BY OWNERS OF
PLACERITA CANYON City staff entered into an agreement with Melody Ranch to provide
a site for the event. To access Melody Ranch, Festival patrols
would need to travel along the privately owned sections of Placerita
Canyon Road.
In addition to requests that have been made by the owners of
Placenta Canyon Road, is a proposed indemnification agreement
for the Placerita Canyon Road owners which narrowly defines the
City's liability.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to direct the City
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Manger to execute the indemnification agreement.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Darcy, Klajic, Pederson
Councilmember Heidt reported on the bike lanes and looking at
Possible solutions.
Councilmember Darcy reported on safety school issues study.
At 10:34 p.m. Mayor Pederson recessed to closed session to discuss
matters of pending litigation under Government Code 54956.9.
At 11:24 p.m. it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Majic to
adjourn to March 23, 1994.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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