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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-12 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m. December 12, 1995 City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - No New Business 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. Recognitions & Awards Bank of America - Julian Boykin, Vice President Steve's Florist - Steve Hanauer, Owner 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 Smyth 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 November 14, 1995 November 28, 1995 PRESENTATION California Integrated Waste Management Board 3 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. 1. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE [ ] Motion COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONTINUE EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES [ ] Vote - In August 1991, the City assumed responsibility for public transportation services in the Santa Clarita Valley from the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public works. The County, however, continues to assume responsibility for providingfunding for those areas not located within the City. The subject agreement stipulates the manner in which the amount of such funding is determined. The County contribution to Transit service budget for fiscal year 1996 is estimated to be $763,820. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the subject agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City. 2. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING [ ] Motion BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION ["] Vote AUTHORITY TO USE PROPOSITION C DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO ASSIST IN THE PURCHASE OF THE PRINCESSA METROLINK STATION - A memorandum of understanding must be executed between the City and the LACMTA for the use of funds from the Proposition C Discretionary funding source. The MOU will cover a two-year period: through June 30, 1997 and will be used to assist in the purchase of the Princessa Metrolink Station. The amount of $421,000 will be authorized by the execution of this MOU. RECOMMENDED ACTION: .Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the LACMTA and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City. 3 4 3. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING [ ] Motion BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION [ ] Vote AUTHORITY TO USE PROPOSITION C DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO ASSIST IN THE POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF A VALENCIA TRANSIT CENTER - A memorandum of understanding must be executed between the City and the LACMTA for the use of funds from the Proposition C Discretionary funding source. The MOU will cover a one-year period through June 30, 1996 and will be used to assist in the possible development of a Valencia Transit Center. The amount of $279,000 will be authorized by the execution of this MOU. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the LACMTA and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City. 4. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING [ ] Motion BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION [ ] Vote AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE USE OF PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARYFUNDS - A memorandum of understanding must be executed between the City and the LACMTA for the use of funds from the Proposition A Discretionary funding source. The MOU will cover a one-year period through June 30, 1996 and will be used for transit operating assistance. The amount of $860,857 will be authorized by the execution of this MOU. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement between the City and LACMTA and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City. 5. FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION [ ] Motion SECTION 9 GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION NO. 95-146 - On December 14, 1993, [] Vote the Council initially authorized the City Manager to apply for an appropriation from the Federal Transit Administration in the 1994 funding cycle. It is now time to apply for the 1996 cycle. The amount is $534,965 and will be augmented by a local match of $341,035 from Proposition A funds to finance the bond debt for the City's transit fleet. In addition, City staff was successful in acquiring LACMTA approval for $280,000 in Section 9 funds to complete the upgrading of the City's bus maintenance facility, located at the Field Services Yard. That amount will be augmented by a local match of $70,000 from Proposition A. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute and file on the City's behalf, for Federal Transit Administration Section 9 funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 95- 146. 4 [ ] Motion [ ] Vote 6. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO TRANSIT STOPS PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 95-147 - The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) board selected the City's Pedestrian Access to Transit Stops project to compete for federal funds at the state level. Subsequent to public hearings scheduled for March 1996, the California Transportation Commission will vote to fund selected projects. One element crucial to final approval of this project is the certification of the administering agency's commitment. The resolution certifies such commitment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 95-147. 7. PURCHASE OF COPIER FOR PUBLIC WORKS (] Motion DEPARTMENT - The Public works Department wishes to use existing funds to purchase a new copier. The [ ] Vote existing copier frequently breaks down and has surpassed its designed life of one million copies. In October, staff requested formal bids based on specifications which would meet the Department's needs. Staff has received and analyzed the bids. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the bid for a medium volume copier to Advanced Business Systems and authorize staff to purchase the copier from funds appropriated to Account No. 01-6000-402, in the amount of $12,607.46. [ ] Motion 8. CONTRACT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - As a result of the recent development of an [ ] Vote economic development strategy, it was recommended that responsibility and roles of the City and Chamber of Commerce in economic development defined through a contract for services. The Chamber of Commerce would provide film, tourism, small business assistance and a shop local company based on matching funds for up to $66,000 annually for a four and one half year period. Initial funding would begin July 1996, and continue for renewal on an annual basis thereafter. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a service contract agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce to provide economic development services for a six month period.- [ ] Motion 9. CORPORATE YARD, PHASE II - PROJECT 94-009 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - The purpose of this project [ ] Vote is to design and construct the second phase of a three- phase effort to remodel the City Yard Facility. This phase is intended to provide 4,200 square feet of office space for the City's contract Transit Agency, A.T.E. Ryder. The project also includes the construction of a second story mezzanine and an outside fuel island. Budget in the amount of $440,000.00 of ISTEA, $110,000.00 of Proposition C funds and $38,000 of PFA funds have been appropriated for this project. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Authorize the advertising for bid for the project. Approve change order to P.O. #10087 in the amount of $44,300 to cover increased design changes requested by the City.' [] Motion 10. PHASE II OF THE STORMWATER MASTER PLAN INCLUDING AUTOMATED MAPPING - The ] Vote proposed scope of work for Phase II, which includes the Stormwater Master Plan and automated mapping, has been submitted along with a budget and schedule. The scope will include the procurement of hardware and software, data input and start-up of the Mapping System. The consultant, Woodward -Clyde was selected from the 11 proposals received and was approved by Council on January 24, 1995. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $399,133 with the firm of Woodward - Clyde Consultants and authorize the transfer of $225,000 from the fund balance to Account No. 51-5602- 227 for a portion of Phase II of the proposed Stormwater Management Plan and Automated Mapping system the remaining $175,000 was appropriated in the 1995-96 budget. [ ] Motion 11. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 47, 48 - RESOLUTION NO. 95-148 - Resolution approves and ratifies payment [] Vote the demands presented in the check registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 95- 148. 0 PUBLIC HEARING [ ] Open Hearing 12. PORTA BELLA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT This is a continued Public Hearing regarding the Porta [ ] City Clerk Bella Development Agreement. At the October 10, 1995 regular Council meeting, Council directed the applicant [ ] Staff and staff to work out a Development Agreement based on the items agreed upon in the 20 -year agreement, and [ ] Speakers continued the public hearing to November 28, 1995. On that date the item was continued to December 12, 1995. [ ] Motion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the Public Hearing to January 9,'1996. [ ] Discussion [] Vote UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. AMENDMENTS TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT [ ] Staff OF THE GENERAL PLAN - The purpose of this item is to brief the City Council on the results of the recent [ ] Speakers public participation meeting regarding the Center City traffic and modeling study, and seek authorization to [] Motion proceed with the recruitment of an EIR consultant to prepare the necessary environmental document. [ ] Discussion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive public comment, review and discuss the outcomes of the November 13, [ ] Vote 1995 public meeting. Begin review of circulation system options and their relative impact on traffic conditions, noise, air quality, water resources, development, public services, animal and plant life, land use, human health and any other areas of potential environmental impact. Authorize staff to proceed with recruiting an engineering firm qualified to design and facilitate a public involvement process and to assess transportation alternatives and their relative environmental impacts. Appropriate $100,000 to Account No. 01-5402-227, Traffic Contractual Services, for the public participation process and preparation of the legally required environmental impact report. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Willdan Associates to oversee the General Plan Amendment process for an amount not to exceed $30,000. a NEW BUSINESS 14. 1995-96 MID -YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS AND (J Staff ADJUSTMENT - RESOLUTION NOS. 95-149 AND 95-150 - Each year at this time City staff takes the (] Speakers opportunity to evaluate the City's adopted budget. This item presents the results of this evaluation, and proposes [ ] Motion adjustments that are necessary. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adjust FY 95-96 budgeted revenues and [ ] Discussion expenditures for various funds in the amounts specified, and adopt Resolution No. 95-149 designating the [ ] Vote substitution of capital improvements, and adopt Resolution No. 95-150 providing for the compensation of the employees of the City. [ ] Staff 15. COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM - As part of the Fiscal Year 1995-96 City budget, City Council [ ] Speakers approved the Community Services Grant Program for $37,500 to assist non-profit organizations providing [ ] Motion social services to City residents. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Committee's recommended list of [ ] Discussion organizations and corresponding grant amount for Community Services Grant program for Fiscal Year [ ] Vote 1995-96 and direct staff to execute agreements with organizations for grant funding. [ ] Staff 16. AMENDMENT TO SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.64.120 REGARDING [ ] Speakers PASSENGER LOADING ON SOUTH SIDE OF WILEY CANYON ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 96-1 - [ ] Motion There has been a request to provide a loading zone in front of Orchard Arms Senior Apartments, located at [ ] Discussion 23520 Wiley Canyon Road. The existing Municipal Code needs to be amended to provide the requested Passenger [ ] Vote Loading Zone. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce, waive further reading, and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 96-1. [ ] Staff 17. ADOPTION OF STATE BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING CODES - Adoption of the 1994 [ ] Speakers Edition of the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Plumbing Code and the 1993 Edition of the National [ ] Motion Electrical Code including administrative provision for all codes per the State of California's requirement that all [ ] Discussion local jurisdictions adopt the most recent edition of the model building codes, following the review and [ ] Vote publication of the State amendments to the codes. The City is mandated to adopt these late editions by December 29, 1995. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce, waive further reading and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 96-3. a [ ] Staff 18. COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT - Upon yearly reorganization of the Mayor, the Council updates the [] Speakers County Sanitation District Directors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint a second Director [ ] Motion and an alternate to the County Sanitation District and direct the City Clerk to submit this information to the [ ] Discussion Sanitation District. [ ] Vote COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION Conference with labor negotiator - Agency Negotiator, George Caravalho - Employee Organization: Miscellaneous Employees - Government Code Section 54957.6 W. ADJOURNMENT 91