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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-13 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CLOSED SESSION City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for ANNOUNCEMENT the purpose of conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation, Government Code 54956.9(b) -one matter; conference with legal counsel Government Code Section 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. A motion was made by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to add a subsequent need item to the closed session, which arose after the posting of the agenda - conference with legal counsel - potential litigation -Government Code 54956.9(c). On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried on subsequent need item. RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed the closed session to the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:04 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in ANNOUNCEMENT closed session which was required to be reported. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive portion of the City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Darcy at 6:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 5:30 P M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. JUNE 13, 1995 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation. RECESS At 6:04 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed to closed session in the Orchard room. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for ANNOUNCEMENT the purpose of conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation, Government Code 54956.9(b) -one matter; conference with legal counsel Government Code Section 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. A motion was made by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to add a subsequent need item to the closed session, which arose after the posting of the agenda - conference with legal counsel - potential litigation -Government Code 54956.9(c). On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried on subsequent need item. RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed the closed session to the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:04 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in ANNOUNCEMENT closed session which was required to be reported. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive portion of the City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Darcy at 6:40 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, CA. This time 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. AWARDS & Mayor Darcy presented a Proclamation to the Filipino -American residents PROCLAMATIONS for Santa Clarita Philippine Week and to the Retiring Teachers & Staff of Wm. S. Hart High School District. 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 There was no one addressing the Council. INVOCATION Rev. David White, Christian Family Church gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Smyth led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to approve the agenda and to pull items 22, 26 & 30 for discussion and to move item 7 to item 1. With no objections it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve the minutes of May 23, 1996. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager/ Community Development, ITEM 7 reported that staff conducted a survey of Citywide mobilehome park MOBILEHOME PARK space vacancies, excluding vacancies attributable to the earthquake VACANCY SURVEY and park -owned mobilehomes, per the request of the City Council. RESULTS Those addressing the Council on this matter were: J. William Reed; Terri Dowdall; L. J.Slaughter; Ken Coleman; Jim Silvers; Linda Hanlon; Robert Finch; Bill Duvall; Sara Bacon; Janet Hazen; Pat Regilio; Beth Peters-Danon; Stephen Winkler; Brad Berens; Stanley Sierad; Anthony DeLill; Oscar Frias; Sandra Benson; Dan McCarthy; John Mumaw; James Robinson; Michelle Walsh; Catherine Washburn; Jan Meggs; Judy Johnson; Skip Johnson; Anna Lichota; Kevin Shaw; Ken Dean; Allan Cameron; Laurens Weste. There were 24 written comments. Following Council discussion regarding vacancy rates; property rights; investigating other alternatives that will help the mobilehome _ 2 owners; it was moved by Pederson and seconded by Smyth not to suspend the ordinance at this time and return to staff and to legal counsel to work with both sides to determine what is acceptable compromise that will guarantee that rent will not be increased more than the CPI; that the guarantee will be long term and assumable; that the only vacancy factor that will be accepted would be one in which the exact terms of vacancy be defined; that an independent study be made; that the vacancy report be made available to the public and that staff be authorized to bring in an outside auditor to perform the audit. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Boyer, Heidt, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. ITEM 1 SANTA CLARITA City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required by law LANDSCAPE have been provided. MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 LOCATED AT GOLDEN Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that this item is on the agenda VALLEY ROAD AND SAN to consider comments for the proposed annual assessment for RAPHAEL DRIVE - ANNUAL Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 located at Golden Valley Road ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL and San Raphael Drive. The proposed assessment for 1995-96 is YEAR 95-96 - RESOLUTION $0.00 per unit. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the Council will NO. 95-62 consider the adoption of Resolution No. 95-62 To confirm the assessment diagram, approve the Engineer's Report and levy the assessments. The Council will consider public comments and may direct staff to modify the report and assessments. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution 95-62 approving the assessment diagram and Engineer's Report and authorizing the annual levy of assessments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Pederson,Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution 95-62 adopted. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. ITEM 2 SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required by law BENEFIT DISTRICT #3 - have been provided. RESOLUTION NO.95-60 3 DETERMINING AND Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that this item is on the agenda IMPOSING ASSESSMENTS - to consider comments for the proposed annual assessment for _ Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 3 located at Whites Canyon Road and Nadal Street, Tract 36496. The proposed assessment for 1995-96 is $122.47 per unit, the same as last year. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the Council will consider the adoption of Resolution No. 95-60 to confirm the assessment 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. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to adopt Resolution 95-60 determine and authorizing the levy of annual assessments for Santa Clarita Benefit Assessment District #3, Tract 36496. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Boyer, Pederson, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution 95-60 adopted. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. ITEM 3 SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required by law BENEFIT DISTRICT #6 - have been provided. RESOLUTION NO. 95- 61 DETERMINING AND Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that this item is on the agenda IMPOSING ASSESSMENTS 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. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to adopt Resolution No. 95-61, determining and authorizing the levy of annual assessments from the Santa Clarita Benefit Assessment Area No. 6, Tract 43528. 4 On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Pederson, Boyer, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution 95-61 adopted. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. ITEM 4 1995/96 BUDGET AND City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required by law CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT have been provided. PROGRAM & 5 YEAR CIP City Manager, George Caravalho, reported that this item is on the agenda to conduct a formal public hearing on the proposed 1995/96 Budget and the Five Year CIP. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Those addressing this item were Larry Bird and Allan Cameron. Following discussion including a budget from the Chamber of Commerce, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to schedule the budget and 5 year CIP for adoption at the June 27, 1995 meeting of the City Council. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Pederson, Heidt, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. An amendment was made to the motion by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to include in the budget, for the Chamber of Commerce film program, $15,000 of which $7500 be released after July 1, 1995, and $7500 be released after January 1, 1996, once an evaluation is made and that an itemized budget from the Chamber of Commerce be included with the City's budget. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Pederson, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dennis Luppens, Administrative Assistant, reported that on ITEM 5 September 28, 1993, the Council adopted Resolution No. 93-127 5 YARD TRIMMINGS establishing the "Forever Green" Pilot Curbside Yard Trimmings RECYCLING PROGRAM Recycling Program. On May 22, 1995, staff met with the haulers to — discuss their progress in identifying a permitted processing facility as well as any specific implementation requirements they have for a Citywide program. The haulers indicated that once the corresponding rate increase for a Citywide yard trimmings recycling program was approved by Council, they would order bins and equipment for implementation of the program in November 1995. Following discussion regarding exemption to those who do home composting; fees for trash volume; mulching, it was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Boyer, Smyth, Heidt,Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS This is the second award cycle in fiscal year 1995-96 for the ITEM 6 Community Services Grant Program, totaling $19,000. COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM, SECOND It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve grant FUNDING CYCLE awards to agencies listed on the recommendation list as submitted by the committee. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Dennis Luppens, Acting Public Works Director, reported that at their ITEM 8 May 23, 1995 meeting, the City Council requested that staff provide APPOINTMENT OF additional information regarding a potential City appointment to the COUNCIL MEMBER TO LOS Los Angeles County Solid Waste Management Committee/Integrated ANGLES COUNTY SOLID Waste Management Task Force Membership. WASTE COMMITTEE 6 It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to support the application of Councilmember Smyth and to request staff to draft a letter to the League of California Cities requesting their consideration in this matter. With no objections, it was so ordered. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 9 TEMPORARY PARKING - HASKELL CANYON ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 95-57 The Brock Canyon Villas Homeowners 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. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 10 AGREEMENT NO.2 WITH MEYER, MOHADDES ASSOCIATES TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC STUDY FOR 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. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 11 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM STUDY, PHASE 2 This study is the second phase of the Traffic Signal System Feasibility Study, 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. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 12 Most of the City's major roadway intersections have sensors (inductive loop detectors), in the pavement connected to the traffic signal controller that sense when vehicles are present. A new type of sensor has been developed that does not require installation in the pavement. It uses video cameras placed on the street light mast arms to sense the presence of vehicles. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 13 FY 94-95 SLURRY SEAL & HEATER REMIX PROJECT On May 9, 1995, the Council authorized the advertisement of the FY 94-95 Slurry Seal and Heater Remix Project. The project provides for all necessary pavement preparation work which includes the application of chip seal and the performance of A.C. removal and replacement and heater remix. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 14 SAND CANYON ROAD AT CONDOR RIDGE ROAD LEFT TURN POCKET Staff has reviewed conditions set on Parcel Map 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. Richard Sieta addressed the City Council on this item. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 15 INTENT TO VACATE RACQUET CLUB COURT - RESOLUTION NO. 95-46 The residents of the private condominium complex request the vacation of the Racquet Club Court to construct a gate that will provide controlled access to the development for security reasons. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 16 SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT VACATION - RESOLUTION NO. 95-59 Dollinger Devcon Assoc., a California Limited Partnership, respectively, request vacation of a sanitary sewer easement located across a portion of Parcel Map 18681 due to the fact that the easement has been abandoned and relocated on said property. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 17 PARCEL MAP 23802 - APPROVAL OF MAP The Tentative Tract Map 25997 was approved by the County of Los Angeles Planning Commission and recorded March 22, 1957. The developer 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. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 18 SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - PROJECT PWS -2 -PROJECT ACCEPTANCE On 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. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 19 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD OVER THE SANTA CLARA RIVER BRIDGE WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT 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. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 20 COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, CONSENT & JURISDICTION - RESOLUTION NO. 95-54 Grant consent 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. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 21 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR HUNTER'S GREEN DEVELOPMENT & GOLF 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. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 22 APPROVING A TOTAL RENTAL INCREASE OF 12.9% TO BE GRANTED TO THE OWNERS OF SOLEDAD TRAILER LODGE MOBILEHOME PARK - RESOLUTION NO. 95-64 This 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. It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution No. 95-57. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: Boyer Absent: None Excused: None Resolution 95-57 adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 23 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 99-028 - PROJECT 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. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 24 CHUCK PONTIUS COMMUTER RAIL TRAIL BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECT 99-029-01- 9 PROJECT ACCEPTANCE Council acceptance of a building demolition project located on the property commonly known as 21340 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 25 AWARD CONTRACT FOR SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL PHASE II Contract award for the construction and inspection for the Santa Clarita River Trial Phase II. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 26 BID AWARD FOR BOUQUET CANYON TRAIL PHASE II At its regularly scheduled meeting of January 10, 1995, the Council authorized staff to enter into a design contract with Sikand Engineering with respect to construction of the Bouquet Canyon Trail Phase H. The Bouquet Canyon Trail is a planned 12 -foot -wide trail accommodating pedestrian and bicycle users. Seven bids were received by the City Clerk. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to adopt the plans and specifications for Project 99-045; award a contract to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc. In the amount of $165,973.74 plus 15% continency 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 available in Acct. 14- 99045-227; authorize staff to increase the budge amount of TDA1 1989/90 Regional Bikeway funds on the Bouquet Trail Phase U to $161,800 (Acct. 15-99045-227) and increase estimated revenues in Act. 14-3565 to $161,800. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 27 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: CITY TRAILS DEVELOPMENT WITHIN UNINCORPORATED AREAS The 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. 10 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 28 EARTHQUAKE ADMINISTRATION BUDGET, FY 1994-95 E On April 26, 1994, the City Council adopted a budget appropriation of 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 FEMA/OES grant program. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 29 GRAFFITI REWARD PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NOS. 95-69 AND 95-70 During the month of May, 1995, the residents of Santa 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. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 30 CURBSIDE USED MOTOR OIL & FILTER COLLECTION SERVICE PROGRAM -INCREASE FUNDING FOR 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 94195. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 31 COMPUTER HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT The renewal of the annual contract for maintenance of the City's computer hardware. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 32 CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20, 21, 22 - RESOLUTION NO. 95-66 Resolution approves and ratifies for payment the demands presented in the check registers. It was moved by and seconded by and seconded by to approve the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. 11 NEW BUSINESS The fee transfer agreement between the County of Los ITEM 33 Angeles and the City of Santa Clarita transfers to the City all VIA PRINCESSA BRIDGE collected fees and commitments collected by the County for AND THOROUGHFARE the district prior to incorporation of the City. Staff will CONSTRUCTION FEE pursue collection of interest. DISTRICT FEE TRANSFER AGREEMENT RESOLUTION It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to adopt NO. 95-35 Resolution 95-35, approving the Via Princessa Bridge & Thoroughfare Construction Fee District Fee Transfer Agreement. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Pederson, Boyer, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 95-35 adopted. NEW BUSINESS EDA has given tentative approval for funding of project ITEM 34 proposals. The project represents approval for $837,000 in EDA PROJECT FUNDING EDA earthquake recovery funds from an approximate $5 million allocation commitment to the City of Santa Clarita. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 35 INDEPENDENT STUDY OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION PRACTICES USED BY MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE INDUSTRY (MDX OF TECHNOLOGIES) It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to approve the proposed EDA projects outlined for recommendation to and final approval by the EDA. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. On May 3, 1995, the City of Santa Clarita Public Works Department sent out Requests for Qualifications to ten firms to provide an analysis of solid waste management disposal and diversion practices used by other municipalities and the private sector. Firms were asked to identify a mix of technologies which divert waste from landfills. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to authorize the agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) to conduct an analysis of solid 12 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS On April 21, 1995 the City of Santa Clarita Public Works ITEM 36 Department sent out Requests for Qualifications to three AUTHORIZATION FOR companies to conduct a threshold reconnaissance of the Draft DETAILED ANALYSIS OF Environmental Impact Report/Draft Environmental Impact SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS Statement (DEIR/DEIS) for the proposed Elsmere Canyon FOR THE PROPOSED Solid Waste Management Facility. Firms were asked to ELSMERE CANYON SOLID produce a detailed critique of the socioeconomic impacts of WASTE MANAGEMENT sections of the DEIRIDEIS. FACILITY Each of the respondents supplied ample documentation to It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Pederson, Heidt, Boyer, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS On March 30, 1994, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan ITEM 37 Transportation Authority held two public hearings in Santa SAN FERNANDO VALLEY Clarita, as required by Article 8 of the Transportation COMMUTER BUS SERVICE Development Act (TDA).In an effort to minimize costs, CONTRACT Transit staff developed equipment and operational options to allow respondents maximum flexibility while maintaining explicit levels of service quality. The financial viability of each proposer was evaluated by an analysis of assets and liabilities. Each of the respondents supplied ample documentation to indicate adequate financial viability. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to 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. 13 On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Smyth, Boyer, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Darcy reported that the Small Business Center continues to meet monthly. The Arts Council is featuring "Fiddler On The Roof' at Valencia High School. COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Heidt suggested the Chambers of Commerce COMMENTS take over the Small Business Center. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy called for adjournment at 10:20 p.m. in honor of Fathers' Day. ATTEST: �W=101-0OWN W a, �- ndnjun19.95.s1c Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. OR 0 14