HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-28 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MEETING (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
March 28, 1995
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd. lst Floor
Santa Clarita; CA 91355
AGENDA
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business
CALL TO ORDER
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT
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should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk
before the item is discussed. Each person addressing the
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the red light on the Council dias will appear.
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Executive Meetina
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
Jack Ancona
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.
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INVOCATION - Smyth
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ROLL CALL
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FLAG SALUTE
U.S. Government Class - Canyon High School
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor to inquire whether
any member of the public would like to pull for
discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 14, 1995
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PRESENTATION
Val Verde Civic Assoc. -Chiquita Landfill -Mary Farmer
RECESS TO COMMUNITY RECOVERY AGENCY
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
March 14, 1995
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CRA 1.
RESOLUTION CREATING A COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - The Community
Recovery Agency Board, at its meeting of March 14,
1995, approved formation of a Community
Redevelopment Commission. The resolution has been
modified per Agency Board direction.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No.
RDA 95-4, creating a Community Redevelopment
Commission.
ADJOURN COMMUNITY RECOVERY AGENCY
RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL ACTION
PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FROM
[ ] Open Hearing
FEBRUARY 21, 1995 REGARDING THE PORTA
BELLA SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT
] City Clerk
AGREEMENT AS WELL AS THE THREE APPEALS
FILED CONCERNING THE DECISION BY THE
[ ] Staff
PLANNING COMMISSION - On January 31, 1995, the
City Council continued the public hearing for Porta Bella
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to a special meeting with the Planning Commission on
February 21, in the Springbrook Avenue area to review
[ ] Motion
potential alignments of the extension of Magic Mountain
Parkway across San Fernando Road and the railroad
[ ] Discussion
tracks. At the close of the meeting on Springbrook
Avenue, the Council continued the public hearing to
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March 28, 1995. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Proceed
with public hearing, instruct the audience that testimony
shall be limited to new information. Give preliminary
approval of the project as recommended by the Planning
Commission with any amendments as appropriate; and
provide direction to staff regarding the appeals and
direct staff to return with appropriate resolutions for
certification of the final EIR and addendum.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. ORDINANCE NO. 95-5 APPROVING PREZONE NO.
[ ] Staff
94-002 (BOUQUET PARK) FROM LOS ANGELES
[ ] Speakers
COUNTY ZONING TO THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA ZONING OF OPEN SPACE (OS) - On
[ J Motion
March 14, 1995, the City Council held a public hearing
and reading of proposed Ordinance No, 95-5 to consider
[ ] Discussion
prezoning of the existing Bouquet Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive further reading
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and adopt Ordinance No. 95-5.
[ ] Staff
3. MASTER CASE NO. 95-001, UDC AMENDMENT 95-
01 SECOND READING TO ADOPT PROPOSED
[ ] Speakers
ORDINANCE NO. 95-2 TO MODIFY PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL
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AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL ZONES
CONCERNING SINGLE FAMILY AND
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MANUFACTURED HOUSING - Per Council direction
in December 1994, the Planning Commission has held a
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public hearing on this issue and staff is returning with
this ordinance with the recommendations from both staff
and Planning Commission for Council consideration and
adoption. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 95-2.
[ ] Staff
4. MASTER CASE NO. 95-020, UDC AMENDMENT 95-
02 SECOND READING TO ADOPT PROPOSED
[ ] Speakers
ORDINANCE NO. 95-4 TO MODIFY DENSITY
BONUS PROVISIONS FOR AFFORDABLE
[ ] Motion
HOUSING TO COMPLY WITH STATE PLANNING
LAW - This ordinance would bring the City's affordable
[ ] Discussion
housing density bonus requirements of the Unified
Development Code into compliance with State Planning
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Law and would implement Strategic Plan Action Item
#12 concerning implementation of Housing Element
affordable housing policies. The Planning Commission
has held a public hearing on this issue and their
recommendation is forwarded for Council consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive further reading
and adopt Ordinance No. 95-4.
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5. CANTERBURY VILLAGE PROJECT - FUNDING -
On,February 28, 1995, the Council directed the staff to
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prepare a plan which would provide for funding of up to
$200,000 toward the development cost of this senior
[ ] Motion
housing project. Staff has identified a possible source for
a portion of this funding. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Authorize staff to program $50,000 in CDBG funds for
eligible offsite improvements for this project; direct staff
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to prepare a letter of assurance for the Mayor's
signature, pledging the above funds unconditionally as to
HUD approvals. This could impact the General Fund in
the event of HUD denial.
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6. 1995 POLICY YEAR GENERAL LIABILITY AND
PROPERTY INSURANCE RENEWAL - This item is
[ ] Speakers
on the agenda for renewal of the City's Public Liability
and Property Insurance packages for 1995 policy year.
[ ] Motion
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City
Manager to procure insurance of the types and levels of
[] Discussion
coverage specified at a cost not to exceed $308,291. In
addition authorize the transfer of $36,000 from Gas Tax
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Fund Balance 02-2600, transfer $17,700 from Transit
Fund Balance 55-2600 and $13,259 from CDBG Fund
Balance 12-2600 to Self insurance 26-4201-294 to cover
the various funds proportional share of the overall City
insurance costs. In addition direct staff to continually
contact Municipal Mutual for consideration in future
years.
[ ] Staff
7. FEDERAL LOBBYIST SERVICES - At the meeting of
February 28, 1995, the City Council endorsed federal
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legislation, H.R. 924 and S. 393, prohibiting conveyance
of Angeles National Forest lands out of federal
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ownership for use as a solid waste landfill. The Council
also directed staff to evaluate other means for supporting
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the bills, including retention of federal lobbyists.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City
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Manager to approve federal lobbying activities related to
S. 393 and H.R. 924 of Mr. Jerry M. Patterson of Burke,
Williams and Sorensen under existing agreement.
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
retaining the federal advocacy services of Mr. John
O'Donnell of Murray, Scheer and Montgomery,
Authorize the transfer of $13,000 from Contingency
Reserve Account No. 01-4102-290 to Elsmere Account 01-
6600-230.
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.
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8. TENANT IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURE TO
SECURE NEW LEASES - General Services staff
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recently finalized negotiations and signed leases with
two new tenants in rental income payable over the next
ten year period. These two leases will require
substantial modifications to the existing floor plans in
order to accommodate the new tenants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Authorize expenditure of
$82,562 from Account No. 01-6700-415 to complete
tenant improvement work and authorize City Manager
to approve all contract documents and potential change
orders associated with this work.
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[ ] Motion
9. SAN FERNANDO ROAD WIDENING PROJECT,
PHASES 2 AND 5; PROJECT 96-36 - This item
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consists of increasing the scope of work of the San
Fernando road Widening Project to include the
construction of a storm drain and overlaying a portion of
San Fernando Road from 800 feet north of Magic
Mountain to Valencia Boulevard. The cost of this work
is estimated to be $600,000 and will be funded by
savings from San Fernando Road Widening Project,
Phases 2 and 5. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize staff to negotiate a change order not to exceed
$565,000 to Reyes, Security J.V., the contractor for the
widening project, or to Granite Construction, the
contractor the annual overlay project for the additional
work. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Sikand Engineering for design services not
to exceed $35,000.
[ ] Motion
10. AWARD CONTRACT FOR EARTHQUAKE
REPAIRS OF TWO CITY POOLS - PROJECT NO.
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PF 95-039 - The Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Department has completed the bidding process
for project PR 95-039. California Commercial Pools was
the lowest responsible bidder for this project, and
reference checks have been satisfactory.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve total estimated
FEMA revenues of $157,140.00 to be reflected in account
no. 90-3596, Appropriate a total of $157,140.00 for
earthquake -related expenditures for Newhall Park Pool
and Santa Clarita Park Pool, to be reflected in account
nos. 90-79977-227 ($121,500.00) and 90-79978-227
($35,640.00). Award the California Commercials Pools
contract for earthquake repairs for Santa Clarita and
Newhall Park pools in the total amount of $157,140.00,
comprised of. (a) base bid amount of $99,600.00, plus (b)
$31,350.00 for unit price cost of unspecified repairs such
as pool leak test and repairs at both parks, and (c)
$26,190.00 to be reserved for change orders. Authorize
the City Manager or his designate to approve the change
orders.
[ ] Motion
11. AWARD CONTRACT FOR EARTHQUAKE CITY
PARKS 'REPAIR PROJECT NO. PR 95-038 - The
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Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
has completed the bidding process for project PR 95-038.
McAlpine and Salyer was the lowest responsible bidder
for this project, and reference checks have been
satisfactory. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the
contract for Earthquake City Parks Repair Project No.
PR 95-038 for a total amount of $110,700.00, and that an
additional $22,140.00 be approved should any change
orders become necessary, for a grand total of
$132,840,00. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to
McAlpine & Salyer in the amount of $132,840.00,
comprised of $110,700.00 for base bid items and
$22,140.00 reserved for change orders. Authorize the
City Manager or his designate to approve change orders.
[ ] Motion
12. CHECK REGISTER NO. 9 FOR THE PERIODS OF
02/17/95 TO 02/22/95 AND 03/02/95; CHECK
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REGISTER NO. 10 FOR .THE PERIODS OF 02/24/95
TO 03/01/95 AND 03/09/95. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No, 95-33.
NEW BUSINESS
13. BOUQUET CANYON TRANSFER AGREEMENT -
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-31 - The Bouquet Canyon
Transfer Agreement between the County of Los Angeles
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and the City of Santa Clarita is intended to transfer
total jurisdiction of the Bouquet Canyon. Road
[ ] Motion
improvement project, officially known as Bouquet
Canyon Second Access Agreement, from the County of
[ ] Discussion
Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: AdoptResolution No. 95-
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31, approving the Bouquet Canyon Transfer Agreement,
whereby all funds, in accordance with the agreement,
will be placed in a separate account to be used solely for
the purpose of construction of phase 2 of the Bouquet
Canyon Second Access Group Fund Transfer Agreement,
which is beneficial for the purpose of establishing access
in and out of Bouquet Canyon, pursuant to Government
Code Section 66484 and 66489.
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[ ] Motion
[ ] Discussion
[ ] Vote
14. VALLEY/CALGROVE GATE • Each year the City
closes Wiley Canyon Road several times during the
storm season. Two separate geological reports indicate
that the hillside between Fourl Road and Wabuska
Street is a possible slide site after three days of
continuous rain. The closure of Wiley Canyon Road
creates a situation which requires the gate on Valley
Street to be lowered and locked in the open position to
provide an additional means of ingress and egress to the
Calgrove area. RECOM51ENDED ACTION: Direct
staff to proceed with design, fabrication and installation
of emergency gate structures, paving improvements,
pedestrian improvements and signage to provide
emergency access through City -owned right-of-way
adjacent to the Valley Street/Calgrove gate. Such
improvements shall be removed and barricades restored
when Wiley Canyon Road between Lyons Avenue and
Calgrove is realigned and widened. Temporary
emergency access shall be provided only when Wiley
Canyon Road is fully closed between Lyons Avenue and
Calgrove, or Interstate 5 Freeway and The Old Road are
closed. Transfer $15,000 from Council Contingency Fund.
Account No. 01-4101-290 to Public Works Account No.
02-6505-227.
15. IMPROVED STREET SWEEPING OPERATIONS
AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES FOR
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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S
STORMWATER U'T'ILITY PROGRAM - This item
[ ] Speakers
recommends upgrading the levels of street sweeping and
street maintenance services to comply with Stormwater
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regulations. It is recommended that one crew leader and
one Street Maintenance Worker be hired and that two
[ ] Discussion
vehicles be purchased. All costs will be paid from the
Stormwater utility enterprise fund. RECOMMENDED
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ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute the
proposed amendment to the street sweeping contract,
increasing street sweeping to once every week in the
existing service area at a not -to -exceed cost of
$120,000.00. Direct the City Engineer to process
invoices and issue payments subsequent to approval of
the Public Works Department for the increased
contractual services per the request for an amended
street sweeping contract with California Street
Maintenance. These payments will be issued from
Stormwater Utility Account No. 51-5604-227 for
increased street sweeping services. Approve the hiring
of one Crew Leader and one Street Maintenance Worker
for utility field activities, including maintenance,
monitoring, and inspection. The salaries will be paid
from Stormwater Utility Salary Account No. 51-5600-
101, Direct staff to proceed with the formal bid process
for the purchase of two additional vehicles for the
Stormwater Utility program. Bids to be awarded will be
funded from Account No. 51-5600-402 as specified.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
STAFF COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation -
Government Code 54956.9(a) - two matters - Castaic
Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita &
Redevelopment Agency; and City of Santa Clarita vs.
Vista Terrace, Ltd., et al.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator -
Potential Acquisition of Land - Government Code
Section 54956.5(h) - two matters - 53 acres parcel
located west of Interstate 5 near Calgrove owned by
Mountains Conservation and Recreation Authority and
3100 acres located in the Santa Suzanna Mountains,
adjacent to the Ed Davis Park owned by Chevron
Corporation.
ADJOURNMENT
April 4, 1995 - City Council Study Session - 7 p.m. -
Orchard Rooms
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