Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-12 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)ME'a=S 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. DECEMBER 12, 1995 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:33 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. INVOCATION The Canyon Theater Guild entertained the Council and audience by singing three Christmas songs. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Boyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. REMARKS BY MAYOR Mayor Darcy presented her outgoing remarks to the Council and the public. MAYOR TURNS GAVEL Mayor Darcy turned the gavel over to the City Clerk. OVER TO CITY CLERK MAYOR MAKES Mayor Darcy made presentations to the Council for their support PRESENTATION TO over the past year. COUNCILMEM 3ERS COUNCIL & CITY City Manager, George Caravalho, presented the Mayor with a gift MANAGER MAKE from the staff. Mayor Pro -Tem Boyer presented a plaque to the PRESENTATIONS TO Mayor from the Council. MAYOR CITY CLERK OPENS City Clerk, Donna Grindey, opened nominations. It was moved by NOMINATIONS FOR Pederson and seconded by Heidt to nominate Councilmember Boyer MAYOR FOR 1996 for Mayor. By voice vote of the Council motion was approved. CITY CLERK SWEARS IN City Clerk Grindey administered the oath of office and turned the MAYOR gavel over to Mayor Boyer. MAYOR OPENS Mayor Boyer opened nominations for Mayor Pro -Tema It was moved NOMINATIONS FOR by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to nominate Councilmember Smyth. MAYOR PRO -TEM On voice vote of the Council the motion was approved. MAYOR GIVES ACCEPTANCE SPEECH & GOALS FOR 1996 Mayor Boyer gave his acceptance speech and goals for 1996. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Presentations from the public were made to Councilmember Darcy from Connie Worden Roberts -VIA; Gary Johnson -Chamber of Commerce; and Adele Macpherson-Zonta. RECESS At 6:15 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed to the reception. RECONVENE Mayor Boyer recessed the reception to the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:40 p.m. 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. RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS This session is open to the public. Presentations were made to Julian Boykin, Vice President of the Bank of America and Steve Hanauer from Steve's Florist. 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: Steve Hart, Oak Vale Avenue, Valencia, asking that an item be placed on January 9th meeting regarding earthquake destroyed homes in the area; and Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, requested tall trees to block railroad tracks on the Santa Clarita Trail. INVOCATION Councilmember Smyth gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Pederson to add a subsequent need item to the agenda which arose after the posting of the agenda -item 18A, to pull item #8 from the consent calendar for discussion, and change recommended action on item#13 to read continue to January 23rd. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve the minutes of November 14 and November 28, 1995, as amended. With no objections it was so ordered. PRESENTATION City Manager, George Caravalho, commented on the California Integrated Waste Management Board and their applaudance to Councilmember Darcy during her year as Mayor. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 1 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONTINUE EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - In August 1991, the City assumed responsibility for public transportation services in the Santa Clarita Valley from the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works. The County, however, continues to assume responsibility for providing funding for those areas not located within the City. The subject agreement stipulates the manner in which the amount of such funding is determined. The County contribution to transit service budget for fiscal year 1996 is estimated to be $763,820. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 2 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO USE PROPOSITION C DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO ASSIST IN THE PURCHASE OF THE PRINCESSA METROLINK STATION - A memorandum of understanding must be executed between the City and the LACMTA for the use of funds from the Proposition C Discretionary funding source. The MOU will cover a two-year period through June 30, 1997 and will be used to assist in the purchase of the Princessa Metrolink Station. The amount of $421,000 will be authorized by the execution of this MOU. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO USE PROPOSITION C DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO ASSIST IN THE POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF A VALENCIA TRANSIT CENTER - A memorandum of understanding must be executed between the City and the LACMTA for the use of funds from the Proposition C Discretionary funding source. The MOU will cover a one-year period through June 30, 1996 and will be used to assist in the possible development of a Valencia Transit Center. The amount of $279,000 will be authorized by the execution of this MOU. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 4 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE USE OF PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY FUNDS - A memorandum of understanding must be executed between the City and the LACMTA for the use of funds from the Proposition A 3 Discretionary funding source. The MOU will cover a one-year period through June 30, 1996 and will be used for transit operating assistance. The amount of $860,857 will be authorized by the execution of this MOU. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5 FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION - SECTION 9 GRANT APPLICATION - RESOLUTION NO. 95-146 - On December 14, 1993, the Council initially authorized the City Manager to apply for an appropriation from the Federal Transit Administration in the 1994 funding cycle. It is now time to apply for the 1996 cycle. The amount is $534,965 and will be augmented by a local match of $341,035 from Proposition A funds to finance the bond debt for the City's transit fleet. In addition, City staff was successful in acquiring LACMTA approval for $280,000 in Section 9 funds to complete the upgrading of the City's bus maintenance facility, located at the Field Services Yard. That amount will be augmented by a local match of $70,000 from Proposition A. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute and file on the City's behalf, for Federal Transit Administration Section 9 funds. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 6 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO TRANSIT STOPS PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 95-147 - The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board selected the City's pedestrian .�. access to transit stops project to compete for federal funds at the state level. Subsequent to public hearings scheduled for March 1996, the California Transportation Commission will vote to fund selected projects. One element crucial to final approval of this project is the certification of the administering agency's commitment. The resolution certifies such commitment. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 7 PURCHASE OF COPIER FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - The Public Works Department wishes to use existing funds to purchase a new copier. The existing copier frequently breaks down and has surpassed its designed life of one million copies. In October, staff requested formal bids based on specifications which would meet the Department's needs. Staff has received and analyzed the bids. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 8 CONTRACT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - As a result of the recent development of an economic development strategy, it was recommended that responsibility and roles of the City and Chamber of Commerce in economic development defined through a contract for services. The Chamber of Commerce would provide film, tourism, small business assistance and a shop local company based on matching funds for up to $66,000 annually for a four and one half year period. Initial funding would begin July 1996, and continue for renewal on an annual basis thereafter. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Gary Johnson 4 and Leigh Engdahl. Following discussion regarding a contractual agreement, it was moved by Pederson and seconded by Darcy to authorize the City Manager to enter a service contract agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce to provide economic development services for a six month period, upon approval of the City Attorney. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 9 CORPORATE YARD, PHASE II - PROJECT 94-009 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - The purpose of this project is to design and construct the second phase of a three-phase effort to remodel the City Yard Facility. This phase is intended to provide 4,200 square feet of office space for the City's contract transit agency, A.T.E. Ryder. The project also includes the construction of a second story mezzanine and an outside fuel island. Budget in the amount of $440,000.00 of ISTEA, $110,000.00 of Proposition C funds and $38,000 of PFA funds have been appropriated for this project. — CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 10 PHASE II OF THE STORMWATER MASTER PLAN INCLUDING AUTOMATED MAPPING. The proposed scope of work for Phase II, which includes the Stormwater Master Plan and automated mapping, has been submitted along with a budget and schedule. The scope will include the procurement of hardware and software, data input and start-up of the Mapping System. The consultant, Woodward -Clyde was selected from the 11 proposals received and was approved by Council on January 24, 1995. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 11 CHECK REGISTER NOS. 47,48 - RESOLUTION NO. 95-148 - 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. 5 PUBLIC HEARING At 7:11 p.m., Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. It was ITEM 12 moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to continue the PORTA BELLA public hearing to January 23, 1996. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT With no objections, it was so ordered. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Bahman Janka, City Traffic Engineer, reported that the ITEM 13 purpose of this item is to brief the City Council on the results AMENDMENTS TO THE of the recent public participation meeting regarding the CIRCULATION Center City traffic and modeling study, and seek ELEMENT OF THE authorization to proceed with the recruitment of an EIR GENERAL PLAN consultant to prepare the necessary environmental document. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Connie Worden-Roberts, Ed Dunn, Allan Cameron, and Paul Belli. One written comment was received from Larry Bird. Following discussion regarding an EIR required by changes made, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to review and discuss the outcome of the November 13, 1995 public meeting; begin review of circulation system options and their relative impact on traffic conditions, noise, air quality, water resources, development, public services, animal and plant life, land use, human health and any other areas of potential environmental impact; authorize staff to proceed with recruiting an engineering firm qualified to design and facilitate a public involvement process and to assess transportation alternatives and their relative environmental impacts; appropriate $100,000 to Account No. 01-5402-227, Traffic Contractual Services, for the public participation process and preparation of the legally required environmental impact report; authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Willdan Associates to oversee the General Plan Amendment process for an amount not to exceed . $30,000. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Raquel Garcia, Administrative Assistant, reported that as ITEM 15 part of the Fiscal Year 1995-96 City budget, City Council COMMUNITY SERVICES approved the Community Services Grant Program for $37,500 GRANT PROGRAM to assist non-profit organizations providing social services to City residents. Addresssing the Council on this item was Laurie Gomez. Following discussion regarding the criteria, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to approve the Committee's recommended list of organizations and corresponding grant amount for Community Services Grant program for Fiscal Year 1995-96 and direct staff to execute agreements with organizations for grant funding. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Bahman Janka, City Traffic Engineer reported that there has ITEM 16 been a request to provide a loading zone in front of Orchard AMENDMENT TO SANTA Arms Senior Apartments, located at 23520 Wiley Canyon CLARITA MUNICIPAL Road. The existing Municipal Code needs to be amended to CODE SECTION provide the requested Passenger Loading Zone. 12.64.120 REGARDING PASSENGER LOADING City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. ON SOUTH SIDE OF 96-1. WILEY CANYON ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 96-1 - It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to introduce, waive further reading, and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 96-1. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 96-1 passed to second reading. NEW BUSINESS Ruben Barrera, Building Official, reported that this item ITEM 17 refers to the adoption of the 1994 Edition of the Uniform ADOPTION OF STATE _ Building Code and Uniform Plumbing Code and the 1993 BUILDING, Edition of the National Electrical Code including ELECTRICAL, AND administrative provision for all codes per the State of PLUMBING CODES California's requirement that all local jurisdictions adopt the 149 AND 95-150 most recent edition of the model building codes, following the review and publication of the State amendments to the codes. The City is mandated to adopt these late editions by December 29, 1995. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96-3. Following discussion regarding enforcement of the Code, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to introduce, waive further reading and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 96-3. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 96-3 passed to second reading. RECESS At 7:45 p.m., the Mayor recessed to closed session. The City Attorney announced the closed session is for the purpose of conference with labor negotiator - Agency Negotiator, George Caravalho - Employee Organization: Miscellaneous Employees- Government Code Section 54957.6(fl. RECONVENE At 8:15 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the regular meeting. NEW BUSINESS George Caravalho, reported that each year at this time City ITEM 14 staff takes the opportunity to evaluate the City's adopted 1995-96 MID -YEAR, budget. This item presents the results of this evaluation, and BUDGET ANALYSIS AND proposes adjustments that are necessary. ADJUSTMENT - RESOLUTION NOS. 95- Addressing the Council on this item was Larry Bird. 149 AND 95-150 Following discussion regarding upgrades in the Council Chambers; Redevelopment Agency; Council voting machine; it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to adjust FY 95- 96 budgeted revenues and expenditures for various funds in the amounts specified, and adopt Resolution No. 95-149 designating the substitution of capital improvements, and adopt Resolution No. 95-150, as amended, providing for the 0 compensation of the employees of the City. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution 95-149 and Resolution No. 95-150 adopted. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Darcy reported that upon yearly ITEM 18 reorganization of the Mayor, the Council updates the County COUNTY SANITATION Sanitation District Directors. DISTRICT It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Pederson to appoint Mayor Boyer as Director, Mayor Pro -Tem Smyth as a second Director and Councilmember Darcy as an alternate to the County Sanitation District. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 18A City Manager, George Caravalho, explained this item was SUBSEQUENT NEED placed on the agenda as a subsequent need item. At present PROPOSED CLWA the CLWA is proposing a 25 -year lease agreement to acquire _. RECLAIMED WATER approximately 1700 acre-feet per year for Phase I of their LEASE AGREEMENT Reclaimed Water Master Plan. Sanitation District 26 & 32 will be meeting on December 13, 1995, 1:30 p.m. to discuss the issue the proposed CLWA reclaimed water lease agreement. Addressing the Council on this item were: Paul Belli, Gary Johnson, Allan Cameron, Joan Dunn, John Steffen, Ed Dunn, Lynn Plambeck, Bob Lathrop, and David Snyder from the Sanitation District. Following discussion regarding property taxes, increasing water rates, preservation of potable water, approval of a negative declaration, it was moved by Pederson and seconded by Darcy to request that the Sanitation representatives vote for the contract after determining that it is totally legal within the concept offered. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer Noes: Heidt Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on the election of Nell Soto to the AQMD; congratulated the City Manager on his appointment as the California League's Children's Planning Coordinator. COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Heidt stated she would be attending the COMMENTS California Cities December 20th meeting. Councilmember Darcy directed staff to inquire into the southeast turn lane on McBean; red curb painting on Creekside Road; and dumping on Redview. Mayor Boyer commented that perhaps in two years the issue of the elected Mayor should be placed on the ballot and requested a map of areas served by water companies. ADJOURNMENT At 9:52 p.m., it was moved by Pederson and seconded by Smyth to adjourn the meeting until January 9, 1996. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. MAYOR ATTEST: a ITY CJurlxLzk/ mindec12.95 10