HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-27 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M.
MMNIUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
JUNE 27,1995
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council
at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation.
RECESS At 6:02 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed to closed session in the Orchard
room.
CLOSED SESSION City Clerk, Donna Grindey, announced that this closed session is for
ANNOUNCEMENT the purpose of conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation,
Government Code 54956.9(c) -one matter; conference with legal
` counsel Government Code Section 54956.9(a)-Castaic Lake Water
Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency; City of
Santa Clarita vs. Newhall County Water District; and City of Santa
Clarita vs. Vista Terrace Properties, Ltd.
RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed the closed session to the regular meeting of the
City Council at 6:03 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 6:42 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.
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
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It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to recess to closed
session before discussing item #17, since this item is a subsequent
need item which arose after the posting of the agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation from the audience.
INVOCATION Councilmember Boyer gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Boyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve the
agenda as amended by pulling item #12 from the consent calendar for
discussion; closed session prior to item #17, and item #23 to be moved
after Council comments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Pederson, Heidt, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to approve the
minutes of June 13, 1996.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PRESENTATION Lieutenant Steven Curry, Sheriffs Department, made a presentation
to Council regarding the TRAP Program which is an auto theft
program.
RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed to the meeting of the Community Recovery
Agency at 7:16 p.m. (see Community Recovery minutes)
RECONVENE Mayor Darcy reconvened to the regular meeting of the City Council at
7:32 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 1
RESOLUTION NO: 95.80 - CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 1995 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
On May 23, 1995 the City Council approved the City's 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan document. In
accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regulations, the City
has posted the Consolidated Plan and invited public comment and review for a period of 30 days.
Having completed the 30 day public review period, City staff is now ready to prepare this document
for submittal to HUD officials.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 2
WEST NEWHALL CAPITAL EVIPROVEMENTS
On May 23, 1995, the City Council approved the construction of capital improvements for the area
of West Newhall, in the amount of $221,000, as identified in the City's 1995-2000 Consolidated Plan
document. With construction of capital improvements well under way and under budget, in the
East Newhall area of the City, staff has identified funds that could be reprogrammed from this
project into West Newhall, Project No. 55-04, as a means to take advantage of the extremely
favorable bids which have been received, expedite the schedule of construction activities and to
expand the scope of improvements for this area. Staffs recommendation does not alter Council's
established CDBG priorities, it merely advances the time frame for construction.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 3
METROLINK IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE II (PROJECT NO. 96-087) PROJECT AWARD
Council approved advertisement of this project that is intended to upgrade the facilities at the
Soledad Canyon Metrolink site. Improvements include landscaping, restroom upgrades, a new
stairway canopy, and a new security building.
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BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL CENTER TRAFFIC SIGNAL
DISTRICT 92.5
This item is for the City Council to authorize appropriations from Valencia Industrial Center Traffic
Signal District in the amount of $100.00 to Account No. 45-95021-227. The funds are available in
fund balance. This appropriation is needed to pay for the County recording fees for release of liens.
The developer has paid the appropriate fees for the traffic signal district and the City will record
the documents to release the liens.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 5
FY 94-95 OVERLAY PROGRAM
On May 23, 1995, Council authorized the advertisement of the subject project. The project consists
of resurfacing the roadway to extend the service life of portions of Soledad Canyon Road,
Tournament Road, Sierra Highway and Whites Canyon Road.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 6
LAKEMORE DEWATERING EVIPROVEMENTS - PROJECT N0.96.084 - BID AWARD - This
project involves the construction of 12" PVC perforated pipe to lower the high ground water level.
The work also includes repaving Lakemore Drive and Langside Avenue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 7
MODIFICATIONS TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 94-02 AND MODIFICATIONS TO
CONSULTANT CONTRACT NO. 94-03 FOR THE CITY HALL RESTORATION - An increase
in the City Hall Restoration Construction contract budget with Intertex to pay for additional costs
for building repair/code compliance close out. Staff is requesting an increase in the City Hall
Restoration Consultant Contract scope and budget with Willdan for emergency generator
construction management and finalization of construction and as built documentation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 8
PURCHASE OF VEHICLES
The Community Development Department requests City Council authorization to purchase two
identical three-quarter ton light duty pick-up trucks, which are needed for the Crew Leader and
Street maintenance Worker to be hired for the City's Stormwater Utility. These vehicles and
additional personnel were previously approved by the Council and funding provided under the 94/95
FY budget.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 9
MARKETING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT
It has become clear that the existing Santa Clarita Transit staff can not undertake the ambitious
marketing efforts necessary to continue the increase in ridership of local transit services the
recently created San Fernando Valley commuter routes, and the commuter route to the Antelope
Valley. In addition to the promotion of the local and commuter services it is envisioned that
assistance of a qualified marketing consultant would be required to formulate and present a transit
marketing plan for the period of July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 10
LETTERHEAD PRINTING
As a result of the cost savings in printing the five color City stationery in volume staff formally bids
for this work approximately every 18-24 months. Staff recently solicited sealed bids for printing
and imprinting City stationery.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 11
RENEW TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Renew tree maintenance contract between Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. and the City for fiscal year
1995/96 per existing contract renewal provisions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 13
199495 YEAR END BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - LEGAL SERVICES
This item is on the agenda as a year-end reconciliation item to address the transfer of monies
among various earthquake related projects.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 14
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23,24 - RESOLUTION NO. 95-82
Resolution approved and ratifies payment of the demands presented in the check registers.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve
the Consent Calendar with the exception of item #12 which
was pulled for discussion. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR The City Treasurer is required to annually present the City's
ITEM 12 Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or to make
CITY OF SANTA any changes to the existing policy. This item contains
CLARITA'S STATEMENT revisions to the existing policy.
OF INVESTMENT POLICY
Finance Director, Steve Stark, offered an explanation of the
City's Investment Policy to Council, which was requested by
the Council.
It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to approve
the Statement of Investment Policy.
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 upon the report of the
ITEM 15 City Clerk that public hearing notices were provided.
APPEAL OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSIONS Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this item is an
DECISION TO VOID ONE appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to void one year
YEAR EXTENSIONS time extensions granted to the above referenced vesting
GRANTED TO VESTING tentative tract maps. The projects are located in the general
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TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
area of future Golden Valley Road, between Sierra Highway
NO. 45022, PURSUANT TO
and Green Mountain Drive.
RESOLUTION
NO.P92-16.APPELLANT:
Those proponents addressing the Council on this item were
G.H. PALMER AND
Bob Sims and Vera Johnson.
ASSOCIATES - (VISTA
extend Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 45022. VTTM 45022
TERRACE PROPERTIES,
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
LTD.) RESOLUTION NO.
subdividing of a 24.5 acre property into 103 residential units
95-77
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to adopt
ASSOCIATES - (GOLDEN
Resolution No. 95.77, upholding the Planning Commission's
VALLEY ROAD) -
decision to void one year time extensions granted to Vesting
RESOLUTION NO. 95-78
Tentative Tract Map Nos. 45022.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Resolution No. 95-77 adopted.
PUBLIC BEARING
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing upon the report of the
ITEM 16
City Clerk that public notices were provided.
APPEAL OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S
Rich Henderson , City Planner, reported that this item is an
DENIAL OF A REQUEST TO
appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a request to
EXTEND VESTING
extend Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 45022. VTTM 45022
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
was approved in March of 1990, and allowed for the
NO. 45022. APPELLANT:
subdividing of a 24.5 acre property into 103 residential units
G.H. PALMER AND
subject to the conditions of approval. The project site fronts
ASSOCIATES - (GOLDEN
on future Golden Valley Road, between Sierra Highway and
VALLEY ROAD) -
Green Mountain Drive.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-78
The proponent addressing the Council was Bob Sims.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to adopt
Resolution No. 95-78, upholding the Planning Commission's
denial of a request to extend Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
45022.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Resolution No. 95-78 adopted.
RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
1 RECONVENE Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION At 8:04 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed to closed session.
RECESS
The City Attorney announced the purpose of closed session is
to discuss personnel relations deliberations and for conference
with legal counsel - existing litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(a) - Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of
Santa Clarita & Redevelopment Agency; City of Santa Clarita
vs. Newhall County Water District.
RECONVENE Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was
ANNOUNCEMENT taken in closed session which was required to be reported.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Terri Maus, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that this
ITEM 17
item is on the agenda for adoption of the budget and Five
ADOPTION OF THE 1995196
Year CIP. The City Council has conducted two study sessions
BUDGET AND CIP -
as well as the public hearing on this item.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-52
Addressing the Council on this item was Lauren Weste.
Following discussion regarding re -designing the reception area
of City Hall, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to
adopt budget and 5 -year CIP and to complete a study that is
necessary involving the Sheriff Dept. and prior to the
expenditure of $75,000 to bring back to Council in an
appropriate manner..
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
ITEM 18 pursuant to the California Integrated Waste Management Act
YARD TRIMMINGS of 1989 (AB 939) the City of Santa Clarita is required by law
RECYCLING PROGRAM to divert 25% of its municipal solid waste (MSW) from
landfills by the year 1995 and 50% by the year 2000. The law
also authorizes the City to make adequate provisions for the
handling of MSW in order to achieve the state mandate. Jon
Emerson, Solid Waste Analyst, gave a slide presentation.
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Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Following discussion regarding a phone survey on costs; other
alternatives; mulching; legislation; exemptions, it was moved
by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to continue this item to
July 11, 1995.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
NEW BUSINESS
Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager/Community Development,
ITEM 19
presented this item stating the goal of improving circulation
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL
was one of the primary motivations for incorporation and has
POLICY DIRECTION ON
been a continuing source of concern to the City Council ever
GATED ROADS
since. The Council has taken numerous steps to improve
circulation, including the two "quick fix" programs, roadway
and bridge improvements, and the aggressive pursuit of
transportation grants and funding. Ms. Harris explained the
primary concerns with gates including diversion of traffic;
emergency access; and maintaining or creating barriers;
neighborhood preservation; air quality issues; speed limits
and enforcement. Bahman Janka presented an overview of
where the gates are and how they impact the community.
Those addressing the Council on this issue were: Rhonda
Riddle; Vera Johnson; Jonae Wilson; Valerie Thomas; Anne
Mills; Arnold Graham; Connie Worden-Roberta; and Jack
Ancona. Two written comments were received from Larry
Bird and Virginia Crystal.
Following discussion regarding permits, surveys of other
cities, need for policy, types of gates, it was moved by Boyer
and seconded by Pederson to direct staff to issue the permits
for the Placerita Canyon gate.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: Heidt
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
It was then moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to direct.
staff to develop guidelines to be reviewed by the Planning
Commission relative to gates both public and private.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: Pederson
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Per State of California Vehicle Code the public agencies are
ITEM 20
required to conduct Engineering and Traffic Surveys on all
CITYWIDE ENGINEERING
roadways in order to establish speed limits, every five years.
AND TRAFFIC SURVEY -
The previous study was conducted and approved by Council in
RESOLUTION NO. 95-76
June, 1990. The new Citywide study has been finalized and
requires adoption.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to adopt
Resolution No. 95-76, direct the City Clerk to certify the study
as to the effective date of the individual survey, direct staff to
implement the necessary signing changes brought about by
the adoption of the study; and request the Sheriffs
Department to begin an aggressive radar enforcement
program on City streets and highways covered in the study as
soon as the Public Works Department makes the signing
changes.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Resolution No. 95-76 adopted.
NEW BUSINESS This item is on the agenda for Council's approval of project
ITEM 21 applications for inclusion in Cycle 7 of the State -Isocal
APPLICATION FOR STATE- Transportation Partnership Program.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS - It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 95-72 - Resolution No. 95-72.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Pederson, Heidt, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Per the PFA Revenue Bond Official Statement, the City may
ITEM 22
utilize bond proceeds for the acquisition, improvement,
SUBSTITUTION OF PUBLIC
equipping and construction of certain real property,
FINANCING AUTHORITY
improvements or equipment. The City wishes to designate
PROJECTS AND
earthquake related capital projects and a loan to the
ACCEPTANCE OF
Community Recovery Agency to support Agency activities as
PROMISSORY NOTE
substitute projects.
RESOLUTION NO.S 95-75
AND 95-81
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to adopt
Resolution Nos. 95-75 and 95-81 with the understanding a
review is to take place in six (6) months.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Pederson, Boyer, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Resolution No. 95-75 and 95-81 adopted.
NEW BUSINESS This item is on the agenda to schedule a special closed session
ITEM 23 for the performance reviews of the City Manager and the City
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 24
CABLE TELEVISION:
APPROVAL OF TRANSFER
OF CONTROL OF THE KING
VIDEOCABLE FRANCHISE
FROM THE PROVIDENCE
JOURNAL COMPANY TO
CONTINENTAL
CABLEVISION,
INCORPORATED
The City Council upon consensus scheduled Monday, July 10,
1995, 4:00 p.m. to conduct the closed session.
This item was continued to the City Council meeting of July
11, 1995, due to continuing negotiations.
STAFF CODEVVIENrS The City Manager reported on a work party to clean
Mentryville on August 26th. He also stated that in late
September or October there would be a Youth Summit.
COUNCILMEMEER Councilmember Boyer requested staff and Council comments
COMMENTS be placed at the beginning of the agenda.
Councilmember Smyth requested that on a quarterly basis,
the agenda include a 10-15 minute presentation highlighting
the "good things" that are being done.
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Mayor Darcy reported that the Constitutional Revision
Committee meeting held on June 26th was a good session.
At 10:62 p.m., Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting to Monday,
July 10, 1996, 4:00 p.m., place to be determined.
ATTEST:
CLERK
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