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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-14 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. NOVEMBER 14,1995 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive portion of the City Council meeting has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. This session is open to the public. CLERK'S City Clerk, Donna Grindey, announced that anyone wishing to ANNOUNCEMENT address an item on the agenda should fill out a speakers' slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Those addressing the Council were: Allan Cameron, Merry Farmer, Yolanda Keymolent, Lewis Berti, John Steffen, Larry Bird, and Bob Lathrop. PLEDGE OF Councilmember Heidt introduced Boy Scout Troop 607 led the Pledge ALLEGIANCE of Allegiance and presented the colors. ROLL CALL On roll call vote, all Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Smyth to approve the agenda with the exception of item #9 which is continued to November 28, 1995. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None . Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to approve the minutes of October 18 special meeting and regular meeting, as amended. With no objections, it was so ordered. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 1 PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM - The State/Local Transportation Partnership Program identifies and participates in funding locally supported projects. As part of this program, the City has applied for reimbursement in State Partnership grant funds. Caltran's procedures for the Partnership Program require the execution of a Local Agency -State Master Agreement. In addition, a Program supplement must be executed for each approved project. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 2 TRACT 51089 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATIONS - This item represents the final step in the approval of Tentative Tract 51089. The map was approved by the Planning Commission on July 21, 1992. The subdivision consists of six lots containing a total of. 10.10 acres of property. The property will be used for a commercial shopping center and an Albertsons supermarket is currently being constructed on the site under a development review approval. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3 COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, CONSENT AND JURISDICTION, ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP NUMBER 13521- RESOLUTION NO. 95-121 -Grant consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles, Parcel Map No. 13521 located at Beneda Lane and Mirror Way off Sierra Highway into Lighting Maintenance District 1867 and County Lighting District LLA -1 in the City of Santa Clarita - Project No. 288-107. fill C&IJ DieM ACQ1111%14 ITEM 4 COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, CONSENT AND JURISDICTION, ANNEXATION OF TRACT NO. 36309 - RESOLUTION NO. 95-122 - Grant consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles Tract No. 36309 located at Rainbow Glen Drive and Sierra Highway into Lighting Maintenance District 1867 and County Lighting District LLA -1 in the City of Santa Clarita - Project No. 14-18. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5 ANNEXATION NO. (4) INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, TRACT NO. 51089, ALBERTSON'S, INC. - RESOLUTION NOS. 95-135,95-136, AND 95-137 - Petition and Resolutions to annex Albertson's Parkway Landscaping into Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 6 EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE - ANNEXATION NO. 269 TO SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 26 - In order to share in the increase of revenue, the District must adopt a joint resolution with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, which acts on behalf of the local agencies receiving im apportionment of the property tax. 2 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 7 15TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM SAN FERNANDO ROAD TO NEWHALL AVENUE - PROJECT NO. 85.504. 15th Street in West Newhall between San Fernando Road and Newhall Avenue has been selected by the Community Development staff as the next area to receive improvements. Under the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation, the selection of a consultant to perform design services is the first phase of the process towards the construction of this project. Construction is estimated to begin in approximately 6 months. The proposed improvements include the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and street reconstruction. Execute contract not to exceed $32,000 currently available in Acct. 12-95504-227. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 8 AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS - RESOLUTION NO. 95-143 - Section 34090 of the Government Code provides a procedure whereby any City record which has served its purpose and is no longer required, may be destroyed. There are certain records retained by this City that are now eligible for destruction. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 9 AWARD CONTRACT FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE - The quantity of asphalt concrete purchased on any specific day can exceed the City's $500.00 limit. It is proposed that an open purchase order be awarded to the vendor able to meet all City Street Maintenance requirements at the best price. This proposed action ensures that all necessary materials will be readily available for the Asphalt Crew so that all work may be completed in an efficient manner. Continue to November 28, 1995. a CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 10 AWARD CONTRACT FOR READY TO POUR CONCRETE - The quantity of ready to pour concrete purchased for any specific week on occasion can exceed the City's $500.00 limit. It is proposed that an open purchase order be awarded to the vendor able to meet all City Street Maintenance requirements at the best price. This proposed action will allow the City s Concrete Crew to complete all work in an efficient manner, and ensures that no incomplete areas or open trenches will remain accessible to residents during any given weekend period. Issue open purchase order to Curtis Sand & Gravel not to exceed $20,000 funded through Acct. 02-6509-227. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 11 PURCHASE OF GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SUPPLIES - Santa Clarita's Vehicle Maintenance Division invited interested vendors to submit bids based upon a list of parts and supplies which the Vehicle Maintenance Division anticipates will be purchased during FY 1995-96. It is proposed that an open purchase order be awarded to the vendor able to meet all City Vehicle Maintenance requirements at the best price. Issue open purchase order to Valencia Auto Parts not to exceed $20,000 funded through Acct. 01-6400-243. 3 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 12 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD - RESOLUTION NO. 95-142 - Resolution No. 95-142 will authorize the submittal of Grant applications to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) for all grants under the California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act and all available Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) grants under the California Integrated Waste Management Act. Oricom Group to submit 1996-97 Used Oil Recycling Block Grant Application and execute agreement with Oricom. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 13 AWARD CONTRACT TO PURCHASE THREE VEHICLES FOR PARKS DIVISION - The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department recently accepted bids for the purchase of three 3/4 -ton pickup trucks. The vehicles will be used by the Park Planning, Building Maintenance, and Urban Forestry sections. Award contract to Fuller Ford in amount of $57,601. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 14 CALTRANS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL PHASE II TRAIL - Agreement allowing the City of Santa Clarita to maintain the south loop of the Santa Clara River Trail Phase II within the Caltrans right-of-way. Execute agreement with Caltrans and execute Caltrans Encroachment Permit. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 15 SANTA CLARA RIVER PARK PROJECT REPORT - Santa Clara River Park Project report be used as a conceptual guideline by the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services for acquisition and development of the Santa Clara River Park(s). CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 16 SANTA CLARA RIVER PARK ACQUISITION - Purchase 26 acres of property from the Newhall Land and Farming Company at a cost of $65,000 for future Santa Clara River Park Land. Execute agreements with Newhall Land & Farming Company. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 17 SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL ACQUISITION - Acquisition of open space areas for trail and trail stop areas east of Mint Canyon. This acquisition covers portions of nine separate parcels under ownership of three individuals, corporations, or trusts at a cost of $158,500. On July 11, 1995 the City Council provided authorization to negotiate purchases or easements of right-of-way. Funding for these acquisitions is in the current budget in Account No. 24-99046-227. 4 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 18 PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES MASTER PLAN - City staff and Landerman-Moore Associates have conducted comprehensive community research toward the creation of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Master Plan. This policy document, once adopted by the City Council, will serve as a guide for the next 20 years to help model the growth of parks, recreation, and community services. ITEM 19, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1995-02 (MASTER CASE NO. 95-171), THE "DOLLINGER II" ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION NO. 95-139 - The "Resolution of Application" proposed for adoption by the City Council constitutes a formal request to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to initiate annexation proceedings for the "Dollinger II" Annexation (Master Case No. 95-171). The Resolution sets forth applicable Government Code Sections, reasons for the annexation, exhibits identifying the site, and other required information. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 20 AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING - RESOLUTION NO. 95-130 - Resolution No. 95-130, authorizing the City of Santa Clarita to submit an application to the California State Department of 7 Housing and Community Development for additional HOME Program for Disaster Relief funds. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 21 CHECK REGISTER NOS. 43,44 - RESOLUTION NO. 95-140 - Resolution approves and ratifies payment the demands presented in the check registers. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to approve the consent calendar with the exception of item #9. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. ITEM 22 ORDINANCE APPROVING City Clerk, Donna Grindey, announced that all notices PREZONE NO. 95-002 required by law have been posted. (MASTER CASE NO. 95- 171) AND RESOLUTION Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that is item includes APPROVING THE an Ordinance approving Prezone No. 95-002 (MASTER CASE NEGATIVE No. 95-171) and Resolution approving the negative declaration DECLARATION prepared for the project. PREPARED FOR THE related to an increase in the Los Angeles County Landfill PROJECT - ORDINANCE Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. NO. 95-9 AND adjustments will result in an effective change of $.83 RESOLUTION NO. 95-138 It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution No. 95-138. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 95-138 adopted. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No 95-9. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to introduce Ordinance No. 95-9, waive further reading and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Pederson, Heidt, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 95-9 passed to second reading. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. ITEM 23 SOLID WASTE City Clerk, Donna Grindey, announced that all notices FRANCHISE required by law have been posted. AMENDMENT - ADJUSTMENT OF Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported REFUSE RATES - that this item is an amendment of residential refuse rate RESOLUTION NO. 95-141 schedule to reflect annual adjustment for the Producer Price Index (PPI) and Landfill Tipping Fee increases, adjustments related to an increase in the Los Angeles County Landfill Business Tax, and the new Business License Tax. These adjustments will result in an effective change of $.83 11 increasing the monthly rate for standard single-family residence service from 19.72 to $20.55. Monthly rates for multi -family service will increase by 4.6'%, with actual rates varying from unit to unit based on bin size and frequency of collection. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Following discussion rearding a decrease of $.08.3; Prop 62; it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to approve the higher fees and that portion that are franchise fees to the City be deducted so the City does not collect the franchise fees at all and to direct staff to return to Council on November 28th with a modified Resolution. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported ITEM 24 that this is a follow-up to Agenda Item 16 from the October YARD TRIMMINGS 10, 1995 City Council meeting. Council directed staff to RECYCLING PROGRAM- provide additional information related to the implementation of curbside Yard Trimmings Recycling Program. Following discussion regarding City purchasing barrels, senior citizens, loss to general fund, maintaining barrels, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to continue this item to January 9, 1996. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, reported that based ITEM 25 on strong community interest expressed for meeting and HOTEL/CONFERENCE banquet facilities, and the opportunity presented by Economic CENTER PROPOSAL Development Administration funded, the City has been pursuing the development of a Hotel/Conference Center in conjunction with the Newhall Land and Farming Company. A 200 room hotel in conjunction with a 20,000 square feet conference center is being presented for City Council's consideration. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Allan Cameron, Lou Berti, and Steve Carter. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to continue this item to a future Council meeting pending negotiations. With no objections, it was so ordered. NEW BUSINESS Steve Stark, Director, Administrative Services, reported that ITEM 26 the Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC) is reviewed and REVISION TO SANTA updated periodically to incorporate improvements and CLARITA MUNICIPAL changes required by legislation and/or motivated by more CODE REGARDING efficient practices. The routine revisions outlined in this PURCHASING POLICY, report help to ensure that the SCMC is current and accurate. CHAPTERS 3.12 AND 3.14, project. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to ORDINANCE NO. 95-10 City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 95-10. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to introduce, waive further reading, and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 95-10, amending the Municipal Code at Title 3 to amend Chapters 3.12 and 3.14 relating to procurement. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Pederson, Boyer, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance 95-10 passed to second reading. NEW BUSINESS Rick Putnam, Director, Parks, Recreation and Community ITEM 27 Services, reported that this item is to establish budget CITY CENTRAL PARK account, funding, and lease of signature authority for the City DEVELOPMENT - Central Park project. RESOLUTION NO. 95-129 - The Council thanked the Castaic Lake Water Agency for this project. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to authorize the Director of Administrative Services to appropriate $800,000 of Proposition A Entitlement Funds for the City Central Park project (Account no. 24-99057-227) and increase estimated revenues by the same amount for Account No. 24-3594; adopt Resolution No. 95-129; authorize the City Manager to execute a design development contract with Charles Abbott and Associates not to exceed $60,000 for the design development phase of the project. 0 On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Pederson, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Joe Inch, Park Development Coordinator, stated that this ITEM 28 acquisition of approximately 286 acres of the Santa Clara WETLAND AND RIPARIAN River Wetlands and Riparian area between Bouquet Canyon ACQUISITION Road bridge and the Old Railway bridge east of Interstate 5 from Newhall Land and Farming company. Funding for this acquisition is provided through the Habitat Conservation Fund Program, matching funds from the Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood Parks Act, and Santa Clara River Park specific Grant Program. Those addressing the Council were: Allan Cameron. Following discussion regarding the rail line; price of the land; it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to appropriate $496,000 to Account No. 24-99043-227 and increase estimated revenues by the same amount for Account No. 24-3587, and to transfer $796,000 from Account No. 24-99037-227 to 24-99043- 227, providing a total budget for Account No. 24-99043-227 of $1,592,000; authorize the City Manager to sign the purchase agreement in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 and to execute all documentation necessary for the completion of the acquisition after review and approval by the City Attorney, including a contract with Rincon Environmental Consultants in an amount not to exceed $20,000 to perform phase one environmental review. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, reported that this ITEM 29 item is a proposed non-binding Memorandum of MEMORANDUM OF Understanding (MOU) stating the intent of the City and the UNDERSTANDING FOR Valencia Co. to proceed with the annexation of the THE NORTH VALENCIA uninhabited North Valencia Annexation area. The main ANNEXATION AREA provisions of the MOU include acquisition of a portion of the Santa Clara River and adjacent land for development of trails and habitat protection, assurances to the Valencia Co. That development projects under process or with entitlements under the County would be acceptedby the City, and agreement to consider formation of a financing mechanism for public improvements in the annexation area. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Allan Cameron, Mark Subbotin, Rich Knowland. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and any related MOU amendments and to make Council aware of amendments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Pederson, Smyth, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, stated that at the ITEM 30 regular Council meeting on June 27, 1995, the City Council GATED COMMUNITIES: received and discussed a report regarding establishing policy PLANNING COMMISSION on gated communities. Council subsequently directed staff to RECONM ENDATION FOR research and to report back to the Planning Commission and POLICY Council about the effects of gated communities on other municipalities, and particularly whether any other municipality in California had adopted policies specific to gated communities. Those addressing the Council on this item was: Rick Knowland. Following discussion regarding closing of streets after development occurs, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to adopt interim policy to require all applications for gating to be reviewed by the Planning Commission, and provide staff with direction to prepare a General Plan Amendment amending the Land Use and Circulation Elements to incorporate policy statements for the establishment of gates/gated communities and to direct the Planning Commission to prepare an amendment to the zoning ordinance for controlling the existing developments. 10 On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Pederson, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Darcy requested Chiquita Landfill and Mobilehome Relocation Ordinance be placed on the November 28th agenda. She expressed gratitude to Rick Putnam, Jerry Cherrington and all who participated in the City's first marathon. Councilmember Heidt requested the status of Plum Canyon Rd., plans on the Sultus St. Bridge and Sanitation District results. Councilmember Pederson questioned when San Fernando Rd. would be completed. ADJOURNMENT At 9:45 p.m. it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to adjourn to the next regular meeting of the City Council. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 1 minnov14.95a1c 11