HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-27 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
February 27, 1996
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - No New Business
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT
During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person
should prepare a three (3) minute presentation. Public Participation
speaker's slips must be submitted to the City Clerk. Anyone wishing
to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and
submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. Each person
addressing the Council has three minutes in which to speak, at which
time the red light on the Council dias will appear.
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special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the
General Services Division, (805) 286-4185. Notification 48 hours prior
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.to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA
Title II)
Executive Meetine
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda
and obtain any further information that may be needed.. No action on
public agenda items will be taken except for any closed session items.
This session is open to the public.
Public Participation
This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council
on items that are not on the agenda, but those items will not be acted
upon by Council at this meeting other than to review and return
without action or direct staff. ALL speakers must call or submit a
speakers slip to the City Clerk prior to this portion of the meeting and
prepare a presentation not to exceed three minutes. The thirty
minutes allowed for public input will be divided by _the number of
people wishing to speak, maximum time allowed will be three
minutes.
STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation)
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INVOCATION - Pederson
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor to inquire whether any
member of the public would like to pull for discussion, any
item on the Consent Calendar.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 13, 1996
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
PRESENTATIONS
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 separately following this portion of the agenda.
[ ] Motion
1. APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION CONSULTANT SERVICES -
Request to increase the allocation for annexation consultant
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services for Ms. Esther Aguilar an additional $5,500 to allow for
continuation of her services through mid-May. With this request,
the present allocation of $34,640 would be increased to a total
allocation of $40,140. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize
the City Manager to increase the contract with Ms. Aguilar from
the original $34,640 to $40,140 and appropriate $5,500 to
Professional Services Account No. 01-5101-230 from the Planning
Division Salary Account No. 01-5101-101 to pay for additional
annexation consultant services.
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[ ] Motion
2. AMENDMENT TO CITY'S FAIR HOUSING CONTRACT - As
an entitlement community with the U.S. Department of Housing
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and Urban Development (HUD) the City is required to implement
measures to affirmatively further fair housing in compliance with
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended. Through
a contract with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando
and Santa Clarita Valleys, the City has fully met HUD's program
obligations. This year, however, the City must amend its contract
with Fair Housing to include the completion of a Fair Housing
Impediments Study and Fair Housing Plan in order to meet new
program requirements. Accordingly, staff recommends approval
of this amendment to ensure continued program compliance.
RECOMIVIENDED ACTION: Approve contract amendment and
direct City staff to transfer funds from the City's 1995-96 CDBG
Budget Contingency, Account No. 12-5500-290 to the San
Fernando Fair Housing Council Account No. 12-5500-227, in an
amount not to exceed $25,000 to cover expenses and services
needed to comply with new HUD regulations.
[ ] Motion
3. POLLING PLACES AND ELECTION OFFICERS -
RESOLUTION NO. 96-23 - For the purpose of holding the
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General Municipal election on Tuesday, April 9, 1996, voting
precincts have been established. Resolution No. 96-23 designates
the voting precincts and appoints the precinct board members for
their respective precincts being competent voters and residents
of the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No.
96-23.
[ ] Motion
4. 1996 POLICY YEAR GENERAL LIABILITY AND
PROPERTY INSURANCE RENEWAL - This item is on the
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agenda for renewal of the City's Public Liability and Property
Insurance Policies for the 1996 policy year. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to procure the type and
level of coverage from Insurance company of the West, as
specified in Attachment A, at a cost not to exceed $275,800.00.
[ ] Motion
5. PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP
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PROJECTS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-15 - The State/Local
Transportation Partnership Program (SLTPP) identifies and
participates in funding locally supported projects. Caltrans
procedures for the Partnership Program require the execution of
a Local Agency -State Master Agreement. A Program Supplement
must be executed for each approved project. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-15, and authorize the City
Manager to execute and submit Program Supplement No. 030 to
Caltrans.
[ ] Motion
6. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
MASTER PLAN - This item is for the approval of the contract
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for the consultant to prepare the City's Infrastructure Master
Plan. The plan will identify current and future deficiencies and
costs of the City's infrastructure. The plan includes a public
participation element to build consensus with the residents of the
City. The City Council approved sufficient budget to complete the
project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City
Manager to execute a contract for the Infrastructure Master Plan
with CH2M Hill for $250,000 plus a contingency of $25,000.
[ ] Motion
7. LAKEMORE DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT
NO. 96-084 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - The project was
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completed by Padilla Paving Company on December 1, 1995 for
a total construction cost of $198,431.11. The project involved the
installation of a 12 -inch HDPE perforated pipe to lower the
groundwater level. This project is a FEMA -funded project as a
result of the 1993 storm. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept
the work performed by Padilla Paving, Co. direct the City Clerk
to file the Notice of Completion, and direct staff to release the
10% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded,
provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed.
[ ] Motion
8. SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IN THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, PROJECT NO. PWS -3 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
[ ] Vote
On August 22, 1995, Council awarded a contract for the subject
project to Pacific. Construction Company. This project was
completed on January 18, 1996 for a total project cost of
$88,771.39. The total project budget was $140,000.00 for
construction. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the project
and direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion, and
at the expiration of 35 days from the 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 properly executed and filed notices to stop payment.
[ ] Motion
10. TRACT MAP NO. 45979-01 - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL
MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION -
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The Tentative Tract Map No. 45979 was approved by the
Planning Commission on March 6, 1990 by Resolution No. P90-11.
The property is located on the northeast side of Alderbrook Drive
at Pinksand Road. The property consists of 10 acres and is being
subdivided into 16 lots. The property will be used for single-
family residential units. Tract 45979-01 is the first phase of the
Tentative Tract and records 6 of the ultimate 16 approved lots.
The conditions set by the Planning Commission have been met,
and fees have been paid as indicated on the fact sheet. The map
has been checked to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the map and accept on
behalf of the public the offers of dedication for the public streets,
the easement for sewer purposes, the public sewer, and all
building and access restriction rights and instruct the Treasurer
to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate and the City Clerk
to endorse the certificate..
I1 Motion
11. SAN FERNANDO ROAD (SR -126 PHASE 3 AND 4 -
PLACERITA CREEK BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS -
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PROJECT NO. 96-27 - The project involves modification to the
Placerita Creek Bridge barrier constitutes as part of the San
Fernando, Road project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve
the plans and specifications for Project No. 96-27, San Fernando
road Placerita Creek Bridge Improvements, and authorize the
advertising forbids.
[ ] Motion
12. TAX SHARING FOR SANITATION DISTRICT
ANNEXATION NO. 269 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-21 - Los
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Angeles County Sanitation Districts No; 26 and No. 32 provide
wastewater treatment services through the Santa Clarita Valley
Joint Sewerage System. To provide wastewater treatment service
to property located outside of the Districts' service area boundary,
the service area boundary must be expanded 'through the
annexation process. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt
Resolution No. 96-21.
[ ] Motion
13. ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT FOR PHASE II OF THE
STORMWATER MASTER PLAN - This item is to approve an
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addendum to the scope of work for the contract for Phase II of the
Stormwater Master Plan: The addendum is for consultant
services .in the amount of $24,300 for management' and
coordination of all portions of the work to insure that all elements
of the master plan, automated mapping system and hydraulic
modeling are compatibly designed and will successfully integrate
when completed, RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the
City Manager to execute an addendum to the contract with
Woodward -Clyde consultants in the amount of $24,300 and
authorize the transfer of $24,300 from the Stormwater Utility
fund balance Account No. 51-2600 into Account No. 51-5602-227.
[ ] Motion
14. COMMISSION COMPENSATION - This item is presented to
the City Council for information purposes only.. City of Santa
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Clarita Parks & Recreation Commissioners and Planning
Commissioners are compensated' monthly by the City for the hard
work and dedication they provide to the City Council and this
community. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and review
the information provided.. Staff will return in 30 days with a
recommendation and a request to direct staff to include amounts
specified in the preparation of the Fiscal Year 96-97 budget, with
the intent that Commissioner compensation adjustment will take
effect on the same date as City Council compensation adjustment:
[ ] Motion
15. GBB SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN CONTRACT
AMENDMENT - The City of Santa Clarita has contracted with
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the firm of Gershman, Brickner and Bratton (GBB) of Falls
church, Virginia to conduct a comprehensive study and analysis
of Los Angeles County's Solid Waste Management program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the contract amendment
with the firm of Gershman, Brickner and Bratton in the amount
of $25,000 for development of a solid waste management plan for
Los Angeles County. Approve the use of funds in Account No. 01-
4103-230 for this amendment to an existing contract.
[`] Motion
16. AMENDMENT OF CITY'S CONTRACT WITH U.S. ESCROW
COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP TO PROVIDE
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO THE CITY - The firm of U.S.
Escrow Community Services Group has a contract with the City
to provide financial services relative to the HOME Program for
Disaster Relief. This item seeks an amendment to the contract,
so that U.S. Escrow Community Services Group can also provide
the City with financial services relative to the Major
Rehabilitation Loan Program. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council amend the City's contract
with U.S. Escrow Community Services Group in the amount of
$32,400 plus a 15% contingency ($4,860) to provide for
unanticipated expenses.
[ ] Motion
17. APPROPRIATION OF HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM FOR MULTI FAMILY
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REHABILITATION FUNDS - As a result of the Northridge
earthquake, the city applied for and received $985,950 from the
State of California Department of Housing and Community
Development's HOME Program for Disaster relief. This award
must be used to provide loans to owners of multi family rental
units to assist with earthquake repair and reconstruction needs.
Staff is requesting that the Council appropriate the funds from
revenue account no. 3564, to the HOME Program, Account Nos.
12-5810-230 and 12-5810-227. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Increase estimated revenues Account No. 12-3564 in the amount
of $985,950 and appropriate $985,950 in HOME Program for
Multi Family Rehabilitation funds as follows: Appropriate to fiscal
year 95/96: Administration - 12-5810-230 - $8,000; Loan Funds. -
12-5810-227 - $75,000; Total: $83,000. Appropriate to fiscal year
96/97: Administration - 12-5810-230 - $38,950; Loan Funds - 12-
5810-227 - $864,000; Total - $902,950.
[ ] Motion
18. WESTERN WASTE INDUSTRIES: STATUS OF PROPOSED
MERGER - Provides status of Western Waste Industries
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proposed merger with USA Waste Services of Houston, Texas and
outlines exchange of correspondence to this point.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file report; direct staff
to return to the City Council with results of discussions with
Western Waste Industries regarding conditions of merger
approval.
[ ] Motion
19. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 6 AND 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-
22 - Resolution approves and ratifies payment the demands
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presented in the check registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 96-22.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
[] Staff
20. PORTA BELLA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
[ ] Speakers
ORDINANCE NO. 96-4 - The public hearing for the Porta Bella
Development Agreement was closed at the regular City Council
[ ] Motion
meeting on January 23, 1996. At the meeting of February 13,
1996, the item was continued to allow a period of one week for
[ ] Discussion
citizens to comment on the final draft document.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Development
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Agreement, waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 96-4.
21. COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION - At the meeting of
[ ] Staff
February 13, 1996, the City Council waived further reading and
passed to second reading Ordinance No. 96-11, regarding Council
[ ] Speakers
compensation adjustments. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 96-11.
[ ] Motion
[] Discussion
[ ] Vote
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
STAFF COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation -
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Castaic Lake Water
Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency.
ADJOURNMENT
To March 5, 1996, 6:00 p.m. for Closed Session and 7:00 p.m, for
Study Session
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