HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-13 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MEETING (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
6:30 P.M.
June 13, 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
CALL TO ORDER
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Recognitions and Awards
Retiring Teachers & Staff of Wm. S. Hart High School District
Santa Clarita Philippine Week Proclamation
Public Participation
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INVOCATION - Smyth
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CALL TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL
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FLAG SALUTE
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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
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Consent Calendar.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 23, 1995
PRESENTATION
PUBLIC HEARING
] Open Hearing
1. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT #1-RESOLUTION
NO. 95-62 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS - This item is on
[ ] City Clerk
the agenda to consider comments for the proposed annual
assessment for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 located at
[ ] Staff
Golden Valley Road and San Raphael Drive. The proposed
assessment for 1995-96 is $0.00 per unit. Upon conclusion of the
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public hearing, the Council will consider the adoption of Resolution
No. 95-62 To confirm the assessment diagram, approve the
[ ] Motion
Engineer's Report and levy the assessments. The Council will
consider public comments and may direct staff to modify the report
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and assessments. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public
hearing and upon conclusion, adopt Resolution 95-62 approving the
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assessment diagram and Engineer's Report and authorizing the
annual levy of assessments.
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2. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT DISTRICT #3-
RESOLUTION NO.95.60 DETERMINING AND IMPOSING
[ ] City Clerk
ASSESSMENTS - This item is on the agenda to consider comments
for the proposed annual assessment for Drainage Benefit
[ ] Staff
Assessment District No. 3located at Whites Canyon Road and Nadal
Street - Tract 36496. The proposed assessment for 1995-96 is
[ ] Speakers
$122.47 per unit, the same as last year; Upon conclusion of the
public hearing, the Council will consider the adoption of Resolution
[ ] Motion
No. 95-60 to confirm the assessment diagram, approve the
Engineer's Report and levy the assessments. The Council will
[ ] Discussion
consider public comments and may direct staff to modify the report
or resolution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 95-60
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determine and authorizing the levy of annual assessments for Santa
Clarita Benefit Assessment District #3 Tract 36496.
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[ ] Open Hearing
[ ] City Clerk
[ ] Staff
[ ] Speakers
[ ] Motion
[ ] Discussion
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3. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT DISTRICT #6 -
RESOLUTION NO. 95- 61 DETERMINING AND IMPOSING
ASSESSMENTS - This item is on the agenda to consider comments
for the proposed annual assessment for Drainage Benefit
Assessment District No. 6 located at Shangri-La Drive and Nathan
Hill Road - Tract 43528. The proposed assessment for 1995-96 is
$159.00 per unit, the same as last year. Upon conclusion of the
public hearing, the Council will consider the adoption of Resolution
No. 95-61 to confirm the diagram, approve the Engineer's Report
and levy the assessments. The Council will consider public
comments and may direct staff to modify the report or resolution.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 95-61,
determining and authorizing the levy of annual assessments from
the Santa Clarita Benefit Assessment Area No. 6 Tract 43528.
[ ] Open Hearing
4. PUBLIC HEARING 1995/96 BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM & 5 YEAR CIP - This item is on the
[ ] City Clerk
agenda to conduct a formal public hearing on the proposed 1995/96
Budget and the Five Year CIP. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
[ ] Staff
Conduct the public hearing on the 1995/96 operating and capital
budget, the 5 year CIP and the NPDES Storm Water Utility. In
[ ] Speakers
addition schedule the budget and 5 year CIP for adoption at the
June 27, 1995 meeting of the City Council.
[ ] Motion
[ ] Discussion
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. YARD TRIMMINGS RECYCLING PROGRAM - On September
[ ] Staff
28, 1993, the Council adopted Resolution No. 93-127 establishing the
"Forever Green" Pilot Curbside Yard Trimmings Recycling Program.
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On May 22, 1995, staff met with the haulers to discuss their progress
in identifying a permitted processing facility as well as any specific
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implementation requirements they have for a Citywide program.
The haulers indicated that once the corresponding rate increase for
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a Citywide yard trimmings recycling program was approved by
Council, they would order bins and equipment for implementation
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of the program in November 1995. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direct staff to continue discussion and negotiation with residential
franchise haulers, to continue their work in identifying potential
sites for the processing of yard trimmings, to initiate contract
negotiations with residential franchise haulers to implement a
Citywide, semi -automated yard trimmings program with anticipated
residential rate increases between $2.62 and $4.96 per month,
depending on final confirmation of a permitted processing facility
and return to Council in August, 1995 for final contract and rate
increase approval.
[ ] Staff
6. COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM, SECOND
FUNDING CYCLE - Second award cycle in fiscal year 1995-96 for
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the Community Services Grant Program, totaling $19,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve grant awards to agencies
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listed on the recommendation list as submitted by the committee.
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7. MOBILEHOME PARK VACANCY SURVEY RESULTS - A staff-
[ ] Staff
conducted survey of Citywide mobilehome park space vacancies,
excluding vacancies attributable to the earthquake and park -owned
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mobilehomes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to return
with a resolution acknowledging the 10% space vacancy rate in City
[ ] Motion
mobilehome parks, and, in accordance with the Manufactured Home
Rent Stabilization Ordinance, suspend rent stabilization.
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[ ] Staff
8. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER TO LOS ANGLES
COUNTY SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE - At their May 23, 1995
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meeting, the City Council requested that staff provide additional
information regarding a potential City appointment to the Los
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Angeles County Solid Waste Management Committee/Integrated
Waste Management Task Force Membership. RECOMMENDED
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ACTION: Receive staff report and provide direction.
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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
se aratel following this portion of theagenda.
[ ] Motion
9. TEMPORARY PARKING - HASKELL CANYON ROAD -
RESOLUTION NO. 95-57 - The Brock Canyon Villas Homeowners
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Association has requested temporary parking on Haskell Canyon
Road. The requested area is 2,000 ft. Along the east side of Haskell
Canyon Road near Bobwhite Circle. This request is for five days
during slurry and maintenance of the complex parking lot.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 95-57, allowing
temporary parking on requested dates on Haskell Canyon Road and
authorize staff to evaluate and recommend temporary parking along
other roads on future dates for the same type of usage; direct staff
to appropriately adjust signs to affect the resolution and invoice the
applicants for all related costs.
[ ] Motion
10. AGREEMENT NO. 2 WITH MEYER, MOHADDES
ASSOCIATES TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC STUDY FOR
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AMENDMENTS TO THE CENTER CITY CIRCULATION
SYSTEMS OF THE GENERAL PLAN - As a result of the recent
public participation meetings and refinement of the traffic model,
additional traffic mode runs are necessitated to complete the original
traffic study. RECOMMENDED ACTION:. Approve the
amendment to the agreement with Meyer, Mohaddes Assoc. dated
August 23, 1994 for $5,160 and authorize $1,840 contingency should
any change orders become necessary. The funds for this expenditure
have been budgeted in Account No. 01-5402-227. Authorize the City
Manager or his designee to approve all documents related to this
amendment.
[ ] Motion
11. TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM STUDY, PHASE 2 - This study is
the second phase of the Traffic Signal System Feasibility Study,
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which the Council approved award to JHK & Associates at the April
11th meeting., This phase will cover detailed design of the
communication wire and conduit which will link the Valencia
Blvd./Citrus Street traffic signal directly to City Hall and will
include Standard Traffic Detection Installation Design and the
detailed communication system design as outlined in agenda report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize City Manager to execute
agreement with JHK Associates not to exceed $32,000 subject to
approval of the City Attorney as to form,
12. VIDEO VEHICLE DETECTION SYSTEM - Most of the City's
major roadway intersections have sensors (inductive loop detectors),
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in the pavement connected to the traffic signal controller that sense
when vehicles are present. A new type of sensor has been developed
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that does not require installation in the pavement. It uses video
cameras placed on the streetlight mast arms to sense the presence
of vehicles. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive the bidding
process, as Econolite is sole manufacturer and distributor, and
award a contract to Econolite to furnish to set up the AUTOSCOPE
Video Detection System for the intersections of Soledad Canyon
Road/Whites Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road/Sierra
Highway for $65,550, and authorize a $4,450 contingency
expenditure should any change orders to the contract become
necessary, The funds for this expenditure are available in Account
No. 02-5400-227 and authorize the City Manager or his designee, to
approve any and all other documents relating to this contract.
13. FY 94-95 SLURRY SEAL & HEATER REMIX PROJECT - On
[ ] Motion
May 9, 1995, the Council authorized the advertisement of the FY 94-
95 Slurry Seal and Heater Remix Project. The project provides for
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all necessary pavement preparation work which includes the
application of chip seal and the performance of A.C. removal and
replacement and heater remix. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Award the project to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, the low bidder, in the
amount of $642,786.00 and authorize a 20% contingency for this
project from Account No. 17-95033-227. Authorize the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents relating to this
contract.
[ ] Motion
14. SAND CANYON ROAD AT CONDOR RIDGE ROAD LEFT
TURN POCKET - Staff has reviewed conditions set on Parcel Map
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17085 to install the left-turn pocket road improvement on Sand
Canyon Road at Condor Ridge and has concluded that the work can
be done expeditiously by contracting the work out to the County of
Los Angeles Public Works. The estimated cost of construction is
$65,000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize Director of
Finance to establish Account No. 01-95048-227 to track all costs
associated with the project and approve a budget transfer of $65,000
from No. 01-5401-227 to No. 01-95048-227 to cover the expenditures
and authorize a purchase order to be issued to the County of Los
Angeles, Department of Public Works, for an amount not to exceed
$65,000.
15. INTENT TO VACATE RACQUET CLUB COURT -
[ ] Motion
RESOLUTION NO. 95-46 - The residents of the private
condominium complex request the vacation of the Racquet Club
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Court to construct a gate that will provide controlled access to the
development for security reasons. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution 95-46 which gives notice of a public hearing on
July 11, 1995, on the vacation of Racquet Club Court pursuant to
California Street & Highways Code Section 8334.
16. SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT VACATION - RESOLUTION
[ ] Motion
NO. 95-59 - Dellinger Devcon Assoc., a California Limited
Partnership, respectively, request vacation of a sanitary sewer
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easement located across a portion of Parcel Map 18681 due to the
fact that the easement has been abandoned and relocated on said
property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 95-59
approving the vacation of the sanitary sewer easement pursuant to
the California Street & Highway Code Section 8333(c).
17. PARCEL MAP 23802 - APPROVAL OF MAP - The Tentative
[ ] Motion
Tract Map 25997 was approved by the County of Los Angeles
Planning Commission and recorded March 22, 1957. The developer
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is subdividing one existing parcel into two parcels. The subdivision
consists of 3.4 acres. Conditions of approval have been met and
required fees will be paid prior to recording. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve the map and accept offers of dedication.
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18. SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IN THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA - PROJECT PWS-2-PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - On
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January 24, 1995, Council awarded a contract for the subject project
to Padilla Paving Co. This project was completed on April 10, 1995,
for a total construction cost of $65,138.44. The total project budget
was $89,611.42. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council accept the
work; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and
direct staff to release the ten percent retention 35 days after the
Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices as
rovided b law have been filed.
[ ] Motion
19. SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD OVER THE SANTA CLARA RIVER
BRIDGE WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT
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ACCEPTANCE - On April 13, 1995, Council awarded a contract for
the subject project to Tanner Construction Company. The project
was completed on December 30, 1994, for a total project cost of
$2,685,395.57. The total project budget was $3,419,427.00 for
design, contract, administration, inspection and construction.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept work performed by Tanner
Construction; direct City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion;
direct staff to release 5% retention 35 days after Notice is recorded,
provided no stop notices as provided by law have been filed;
quitclaim the existing slope easement acquired by the City along
Soledad Canyon Road subject to approval of new slope easement and
accept new slope easement; and authorize the Mayor to execute the
quitclaim of the existing slope easement.
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20. COUNTY LIGHTING MAIN'T'ENANCE DISTRICT, CONSENT
& JURISDICTION - RESOLUTION NO. 95-54 - Grant consent
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and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles, a portion of Tract
41367 located along Tourney Road into Lighting Maintenance
District 1867 and the City of Santa Clarita Landscaping and
Lighting Act District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt
Resolution 95-54.
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21. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACTOR HUNTER'S GREEN DEVELOPMENT & GOLF
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COURSE - City staff has selected Rincon Consultants, Inc., to
prepare the Focused Environmental Impact Report for Master Case
95-049. The applicant will deposit a check with the City to cover all
costs associated with the preparation of the document. City staff
will then administer the contract with the consultant.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to enter
into a professional services contract between the City and Rincon
Consultants, Inc. to prepare the Focused EIR for the Hunter's Green
Development and Golf Course Project, for $47,134. Funds are
available in account 20-2260.
22. APPROVING A TOTAL REN'T'AL INCREASE OF 12.9% TO BE
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GRANTED TO THE OWNERS OF SOLEDAD TRAILER
LODGE MOBILEHOME PARK - RESOLUTION NO. 95-64 - This
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resolution approves a total rental increase of 12.9% to be granted to
the owners of Soledad Trailer Lodge Mobilehome Park. Two and
nine tenths percent (2.9%) of the increase to be effective December
1, 1994, with the addition 10% to be effective as of March 1, 1995.
The resolution implements the Council's earlier decision to uphold
the Manufactured Home Rent Stabilization Panel's previous
approval of a 12.9% rental increase. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution 95-64.
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23. SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 99-028 - PROJECT
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ACCEPTANCE - Council acceptance of a landscaping project on
Soledad Canyon Road between Miss Grace Drive and Shadow Pines
Blvd., and on Shadow Pines Blvd. between Soledad Canon Rd. and
Begonias Lane. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the project
and direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and at
the expiration of 35 days from date of recordation, direct staff to
release the amount deducted from the final estimate and retained,
except such amounts as are required by law to be withheld by
properlv executed and filed notices to stop payment.
[ ] Motion
24. CHUCK PONTIUS COMMUTER RAIL TRAIL BUILDING
DEMOLITION PROJECT 99 -029 -01 -PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
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- Council acceptance of a building demolition project located on the
property commonly known as 21340 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa
Clarita: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council accept the project
and direct City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and at the
expiration of 35 days from the date of recordation of the Notice,
direct staff to release the amount deducted from the final estimate
and retained, except such amounts as are required by law to be
withheld by properlyexecuted and filed notices to stop a ent.
[ ] Motion
25. AWARD CONTRACT FOR SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL
PHASE II - Contract award for the construction and inspection for
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the Santa Clarita River Trial Phase II. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Accept 9 bids received; disqualify Terra Cal Construction
and award contract to Stevens Construction, the lowest responsible
bidder, in the amount of $1,153,173.30 plus a 10% contingency for
potential change orders; authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Willdan Associates for inspection services up to
$30,000 to help support this project.
[ ] Motion
26. BID AWARD FOR BOUQUET CANYON TRAIL PHASE II - At
its regularly scheduled meeting of January 10, 1995, the Council
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authorized staff to enter into a design contract with Sikand
Engineering with respect to construction of the Bouquet Canyon
Trail Phase II, The Bouquet Canyon Trail is a planned 12 -foot -wide
trail accommodating pedestrian and bicycle users. Seven bids were
received by the City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the
plans and specifications for Project No. 99.045, Bouquet Canyon
Trail Phase II; award a contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., the
lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $165,973.74 plus 15
percent contingency for potential change orders. Authorize the City
Manager or his designee to approve all documents relating to this
contract. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the necessary
survey; inspection, testing, maintenance guaranty, and other work
necessary to support construction of the project. Funds are available
in account no. 14-99045-227. Authorize staff to increase the budget
amount of TDA3 1989/90 Regional Bikeway funds on the Bouquet
Canyon Trail Phase II to $161,800.00 (account no. 14-99045-227)
and increase estimated revenues in account 14-3565 to 161 800.
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27. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: CITY TRAILS
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN UNINCORPORATED AREAS - The
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City has identified a backbone trails system which includes three
primary trails that travel through both the City and the County
jurisdictions. The Memorandum of Understanding is for the
development of City trails within unincorporated County areas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the MOU with respect to the
City Trails System and direct staff to proceed with obtaining the
Board of Supervisors adoption of same.
[ ] Motion
28. EARTHQUAKE ADMINISTRATION BUDGET, FY 1994-95 - On
April 26, 1994, the City Council adopted a budget appropriation of
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estimated revenues and expenditures for earthquake repairs
necessitated by the January 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake, in the
amount of $26,291.500. This item is on the agenda to appropriate
revenues and expenditures for the administration of the FEMMOES
grant program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and
appropriate a total estimated administrative revenues of $75,500 in
account 90-3597 for FY 94/95 as follows: Personnel - Account No, 90-
99100-101- $55,000; Operations and Maintenance - Account No. 99-
99100-227 - $20,000; Capital Outlay - Account No. 90-99100-401 -
$500.
[ ] Motion
29. GRAFFITI REWARD PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NOS. 95-69
AND 95.70 - During the month of May, 1995, the residents of Santa
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Clarita were outraged by two separate incidents of graffiti related
vandalism which involved Highlands Elementary School Library and
the senseless destruction and placement of spray painted racist
epithets upon a local residents' automobile. At the request of
Councilmember Heidt, the City is offering two separate rewards in
the amount of $1500 for information leading to the identification,
apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for
these actions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 95-69
and 95-70
[ ] Motion
30. CURBSIDE USED MOTOR OIL & FILTER COLLECTION
SERVICE PROGRAM -INCREASE FUNDING FOR
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CONTRACTOR - Unanticipated public participation in the City's
Curbside Used Motor Oil and Filters Collection Program has
resulted in greater than expected labor costs for the contractor,
Filter Recycling Services. Consequently, the contractor needs $4,205
to continue at the same service level. This funding is available from
grant account number 01-6602-227 and will not adversely impact the
overall grant budget for the remainder of Fiscal Year 94/95.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to amend
the contract with Filter Recycling Service increasing the amount by
$4,205 from grant account number 01-6602-227.
[ ] Motion
31. COMPUTER HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT -
The renewal of the annual contract for maintenance of the City's
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computer hardware. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to
renew the contract with Neocomp for $30,000 for the network (LAN)
hardware, and Wang for $8,000 to cover the Wang central system;
and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts. Funds
have been included in the FY 95-96 budget in Acct. 01-4620-227.
[ ] Motion
32. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20, 21, 22 -RESOLUTION NO. 95-66 -
Resolution approves and ratifies for payment the demands
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presented in the check registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution 95-66.
NEW BUSINESS
[ ] Staff
33. VIA PRINCESSA BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE
CONSTRUCTION FEE DISTRICT FEE TRANSFER
[ ] Speakers
AGREEMENT - RESOLUTIONNO. 95-35 - The fee transfer
agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Santa
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Clarita transfers to the City all collected fees and commitments
collected by the County for the abovementioned district prior to
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incorporation of the City. Staff will pursue collection of interest.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 95-35, approving
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the Via Princessa Bridge & Thoroughfare Construction Fee District
Fee Transfer Agreement.
[ ] Staff
34. EDA PROJECT FUNDING -EDA has given tentative approval for
funding of project proposals. The project represents approval for
[ ] Speakers
$837,000 in EDA earthquake recovery funds from an approximate
$5 million allocation commitment to the City of Santa Clarita.
[ ] Motion
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the proposed EDA projects
outlined for recommendation to and final approval by the EDA.
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[ ] Staff
35. INDEPENDENT STUDY OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION PRACTICES USED BY
[ ] Speakers
MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE INDUSTRY (MIX OF
TECHNOLOGIES) - On May 3, 1995, the City of Santa Clarita
[ ] Motion
Public Works Department sent out Requests for Qualifications to ten
firs to provide an analysis of solid waste management disposal and
[] Discussion
diversion practices used by other municipalities and the private
sector.. Firs were asked to identify a mix of technologies which
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divert waste from landfills. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize
the agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Gershman,
Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) to conduct an analysis of solid waste
management disposal and diversion practices by municipalities and
the private industry in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Funds are
available in Account No. 20-2259.
[ ] Staff
36. AUTHORIZATION FOR DETAILED ANALYSIS OF
SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS FOR THE PROPOSED
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ELSMERE CANYON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
FACILITY - On April 21, 1995 the City of Santa Clarita Public
[ ] Motion
Works Department sent out Requests for Qualifications to three
companies to conduct a threshold reconnaissance of the Draft
[ ] Discussion
Environmental Impact Report/Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIR/DEIS) for the proposed Elsmere Canyon Solid
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Waste Management Facility. Firms were asked to produce a
detailed critique of the socioeconomic impacts of sections of the
DEIRIDEIS. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City
Manager to contract additional work as itemized in Section 7.0 - 7.5
of the RFQ up to an additional $35,500. Funds are available in
Account No. 20-2259.
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[ ] Staff
37. SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COMMUTER BUS SERVICE
CONTRACT - On March 30, 1994, the Los Angeles County
[ ] Speakers
Metropolitan Transportation Authority held two public hearings in
Santa Clarita, as required by Article 8 of the Transportation
[ ] Motion
Development Act (TDA). In an effort to minimize costs, Transit
staff developed equipment and operational options to allow
[I Discussion
respondents maximum flexibility while maintaining explicit levels
of service quality. The financial viability of each proposer was
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evaluated by an analysis of assets and liabilities. Each of the
respondents supplied ample documentation to indicated adequate
financial viability. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City
Manager to enter into a one year agreement on behalf of the City
with Antelope Valley Bus Inc. For an amount not to exceed $803 000.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
STAFF COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with legal counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Government Code 54956.9(b) - one matter..
Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation
Government Code 54956.9(a) - Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City
of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency,
Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code
54957 Title: City Manager
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