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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 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 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. [ ] INVOCATION - Smyth [ ] ROLL CALL [ ] FLAG SALUTE U.S. Government Class - Canyon High School [ ] APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor to inquire whether any member of the public would like to pull for discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar. [1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 14, 1995 [1 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 [ ] Speakers 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 [ ] Vote 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 [ ] Vote 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 [ ] Motion AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL ZONES CONCERNING SINGLE FAMILY AND [ ] Discussion MANUFACTURED HOUSING - Per Council direction in December 1994, the Planning Commission has held a [ ] Vote 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 [ ] Vote 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. [ ] Staff 5. CANTERBURY VILLAGE PROJECT - FUNDING - On,February 28, 1995, the Council directed the staff to [ ] Speakers 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: ] Discussion Authorize staff to program $50,000 in CDBG funds for eligible offsite improvements for this project; direct staff [] Vote 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. [ ] Staff 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 [ ] Vote 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 [ ] Speakers legislation, H.R. 924 and S. 393, prohibiting conveyance of Angeles National Forest lands out of federal [ ] Motion ownership for use as a solid waste landfill. The Council also directed staff to evaluate other means for supporting [] Discussion the bills, including retention of federal lobbyists. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City [ ] Vote 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. [ ] Motion 8. TENANT IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURE TO SECURE NEW LEASES - General Services staff [] Vote 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. 5 [ ] Motion 9. SAN FERNANDO ROAD WIDENING PROJECT, PHASES 2 AND 5; PROJECT 96-36 - This item [ ] Vote 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. [ ] Vote 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 [ ] Vote 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 [ ] Vote 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 - O Staff RESOLUTION NO. 95-31 - The Bouquet Canyon Transfer Agreement between the County of Los Angeles ] Speakers 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- [ ] Vote 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. [] Staff [] Speakers [ ] 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 [ ] Staff 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 [ ] Motion 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 [] Vote 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. 10 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 10