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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-11 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m. June 11, 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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the General Services Division, (805) 286-4185. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements 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 speaker's 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) INVOCATION- Boyer 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 May 28, 1996 AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Jason Reifman 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. NEWHALL CREEK EROSION PROTECTION PROJECT NO. 95-034 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - On [ ] Vote October 10, 1995, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Cal Fran Engineering. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by Cal Fran Engineering; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project, and direct staff to release the 109/t retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law have been filed. [ ] Motion [ ] Vote 2. PURCHASE OF VEHICLE - Request City Council authorization to purchase an additional vehicle for the various field activities and administrative purposes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to issue a purchase order to Galpin Ford in the amount of $16,291.63 for the purchase of a four -door sedan as specified in Bid No. BS -95- 96-19, to be paid from Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Account No. 01-9200-405. [ ] Motion 3. CORPORATE YARD, PHASE II - PROJECT 94-009 - PROJECT AWARD - On May 15, 1996 bids were opened for [ ] Vote the construction of Phase II Improvements to the City Field Services Facility. The project was designed and bid as four distinct construction alternatives. Upon review of the bids and due to budget constraints, only the Base Bid and alternate number one will be awarded at this time. The scope of work for these efforts consists of 4,200 square feet of new office space with an additional 4,200 square feet of mezzanine space directly above the offices. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the award of the contract for improvements to the Corporate Yard, Phase II, Project No. 94-009, to Gamma Construction as the most qualified lowest bidder in the amount of $436,084, and authorize $65,412.60 (15 percent) for change orders to construct the Base Bid and Alternative No. 1 items only; authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all documents relating to this contract, and approve the construction plans and specifications for the project. [ ] Motion 4. FY 1995-96 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 95-040 - AWARD PROJECT - This project [ ] Vote involves the surface preparation and application of emulsion slurry seal to seal surface cracks, stop raveling, improve skid resistance and increase the useful pavement life of our roadways. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications; award the contract to Asphalt Maintenance Company of California, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $289,360.16 and authorize a 20 percent contingency expenditure should any change orders to the contract become necessary, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all documents relating to this contract. [ ] Motion [ ] Vote 5. CAMP PLENTY ROAD - NO STOPPING - RESOLUTION NO. 96-79 - The merchants and the owner of the El Centro Shopping Center, requested the City establish a parking restriction along Camp Plenty Road in front of the shopping center. The shopping center is located on the west side of Camp Plenty Road north of Soledad Canyon Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-79, establishing a "no -stopping zone" on the west side of Camp Plenty Road, 35 feet to 615 feet north of Soledad Canyon Road. [ ] Motion 6. POSTING OF AGENDAS AND OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS - Upon incorporation, three public places were [ ] Vote designated for posting of all Council and Commission agendas and any other official postings. The Post Office has a new policy to improve the look of their lobbies and therefore, the City can no longer post agendas in the Post Office lobby. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-81. [] Motion 7. RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS [ ] Vote ANGELES COUNTY FOR ANNEXATION NO. 95-006 (MASTER CASE NO. 92-242), THE "NORTH VALENCIA" ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION NO. 96-84 - 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"North Valencia" Annexation. The resolution sets forth applicable Government Code sections, reasons for the annexation, exhibits identifying the site, and other required information. The project area consists of approximately 874 acres, located south of Newhall Ranch Road, east of Avenue Anza, north of Magic Mountain Parkway and the Auto Center and west of Valencia Blvd. And Bouquet Canyon Road adjacent to the City boundary in the North Valencia area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. Resolution No. 96-84, making application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for the "North Valencia" annexation, Annexation No. 95-006 (Master Case No. 92-242). [ ] Motion [ ] Vote 8. PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - Purchase and install a television system capable of supplying a television signal to the local cable companies. This signal will allow for live telecast of meetings held in the City Hall Council Chambers to the community. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a contract to American Video Communications in the amount of $182,290 plus approximately 4% for contingencies for the purchase and installation of the television system. Authorize the transfer of $185,000 from contingency Account No. 01-4101-290 to Account No. 01-4630-402. Authorize the City Manager to execute all contracts, documents and change orders. [ ] Motion 9. APPLICATION FOR STATEILOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-76 - [ ] Vote Caltrans is currently accepting project applications for the eighth cycle of the State/Local Transportation Partnership Program (SLTPP). The SLTPP is a state sponsored program designed to encourage local agencies to support roadway improvements with funds other than gas tax or developer contributions. Only contract and construction engineering costs are eligible for reimbursement. The percentage of reimbursement is expected to be between 3.5 and 19 percent of the actual project contract costs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-76, and authorize the City Engineer to submit these projects to Caltrans for consideration. [ ] Motion 10. STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 3174 - As a result of conversations between Mayor Pro Tem Smyth and [ 1 Vote members of the local education community, the City Council is requested to oppose Assembly Bill 3174 (Brulte) relating to school development fees. AB 3174 specifically seeks to legislatively repeal three court decisions, including the 1991 Williams S. Hart Union High School district v. Regional Planning Commission, County of Los Angeles, which broadened local agencies' authority to consider the impact of new development on school facilities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Oppose Assembly Bill 3174 and transmit position statements to members of Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, League of California Cities, Contract Cities Association and Independent Cities Association. 5 [ ] Motion [ ] Vote 11. REFER MASTER CASE 95-049 (HUNTERS GREEN GOLF COURSE PROJECT) TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION DUE TO RECENT PROJECT MODIFICATIONS - The City Council has conducted two public hearings on the above referenced project, one at City Hall and the other on the project site. The applicant recently proposed modifications to the project which require additional environmental review. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer Master Case 95-049 to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. [ ] Motion 12. CHECK REGISTER NO. 21 AND 22 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-83 - Resolution approves and ratifies payment the demands [ ] Vote presented in the check registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-83. PUBLIC HEARING [ ] Open Hearing 13. A PREZONE, ANNEXATION AGREEMENT, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, OAK TREE PERMIT, AND [ ] City Clerk REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - A Prezone, [ ] Staff Annexation Agreement, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Oak Tree Permit, and Review and Certification of an [ ] Speakers Environmental Impact Report to allow for the development of a 377 acre site with a Business Park that would allow up to [ ] Motion four million square feet of industrial development. The project is located at the northern terminus of Rye Canyon Road at [ ] Discussion 25100 Rye Canyon Road. Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Planning [ ] Vote Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 96-74, approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map 51828, and Oak Tree Permit 95-138 and certifying Environmental Impact Report SC 9451043, including the adoption of a statement of overriding considerations; and introduce Ordinance No. 96-22, approving Annexation Agreement 95-001 and Prezone 95-003, waive further reading, and pass to a second reading. 0 [ ] Open Hearing 14. PUBLIC HEARING 1996/97 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND FIVE YEAR CIP - This (] City Clerk item is on the agenda to conduct a formal public hearing on the proposed 1996/97 Budget and the Five Year CIP. As I ] Staff represented in earlier budget discussions, the document presented is balanced. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct ( ] Speakers a public hearing on the 1996/97 operating and capital budget, the 5 Year CIP and the NPDES Storm Water Utility. In [ ] Motion addition, schedule the Budget and 5 Year CIP for adoption at the June 25, 1996 meeting of the City Council. [] Discussion [ 1 Vote UNFINISHED BUSINESS 15. GOLDEN VALLEY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 92-2 - APPROVAL TO SELL BONDS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-85 [ ] Staff At the meeting of May 28, 1996, City Council was given an update of Golden Valley Assessment District 92-2. This item [] Speakers is on the agenda requesting City Council to approve the issuance of a series of bonds. It is also necessary at this time [ ] Motion to rescind previously adopted Resolution Nos. 92-231, 92-232, and 93-38. These resolution, among other things, authorized [ ] Discussion various different forms of Fiscal Agent Agreement and approved the sale of the City's limited obligation improvement [ ] Vote bonds and related documents upon the terms and conditions stated therein. These bonds were related to the original five developers. The current resolution approves the sale of bonds with just the one developer, AMCAL. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-85 approving Fiscal Agent Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, Official Statement and Related Documents and authorizing actions with respect thereto, and rescinding certain prior resolutions. [] Staff [] Speakers [ ] Motion [ ] Discussion [ ] Vote [] Staff [] Speakers [ ] Motion [ ] Discussion [ ] Vote 16. TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRIORITY EVALUATION - STATUS REPORT - RESOLUTION NO. 96-75 - In October, 1995, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 95-116 that established the City of Santa Clarita Traffic Signal Priority System. This system, combined with the thoughtful allocation of limited funding sources for traffic signal projects, provides maximum traffic safety in the community by prioritizing candidate intersections which are competing for traffic signals. This item describes the results of the 1996-97 signal priority evaluation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-75, establishing 4 -way stop controls at Lost Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road as an interim measure for traffic signalization; select the intersection of La Glorita Circle/Evans Avenue and Wiley Canyon Road to be signalized from the City's current signal priority list; and approve the use of the $140,000 appropriated for traffic signals in the five year Capital Improvement Program to be used for the signalization of La Giorita Circle/Evans Avenue and Wiley Canyon Road and direct staff to proceed with the signal design process. 17. DOWNTOWN NEWHALL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - On May 7, 1996 a study session was facilitated by Michael Freedman of the urban design firm, Freedman, Tung and Bottomley to discuss the "Downtown Newhall Improvement Program" that was developed over an eighteen month time period and included seven public workshops, a combined study session, and additional group meetings between staff and property owners / merchants, The study session was intended to provide the City Council an opportunity to receive a summary presentation of the program from Michael Freedman and hear additional public comments prior to formally considering the program document. The document which was distributed prior to the May 7, 1996 study session is a comprehensive description of a course of action that will result in the restoration of the economic and physical vitality of Downtown Newhall. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and approve the report in concept; authorize the formation of a redevelopment project area that would generate bond proceeds of $8 million in Year 2 of an adopted program; authorize staff to retain consultant services for environmental and redevelopment plan adoption; and direct staff to continue public participation via a committee process that includes business and property owners in the Newhall district. 8 [ ] Staff 18. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE USE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION [ ] Speakers (E.D.A-) GRANT FUNDS FOR THE EDWARDS THEATER PROJECT LOCATED AT 18830 SOLEDAD [ ] Motion CANYON ROAD - A Memorandum of Understanding for the use of Economic Development Administration (E.D.A.) Grant [ ] Discussion funds for the Edwards Theater project located at 18830 Soledad Canyon Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION- [ ] Vote Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding; approve a public funding contribution of $500,000 in E.D.A. funds towards the construction of infrastructure improvements associated with the project; and direct staff to include appropriation of $500,000 in EDA monies in the 96/97 budget. [ ] Staff 19. COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANNING ITEM NO. 1 - MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY / VIA PRINCESSA [ ] Speakers EXTENSION SAN FERNANDO ROAD TO RAINBOW GLEN DRIVE - PROJECT NO. 95-024 - AWARD DESIGN [ ] Motion CONTRACT - On April, 1995, City Council adopted Magic Mountain / Via Princessa from Rainbow Glen Drive to San [ ] Discussion Fernando Road as the preferred alternative roadway link. Ten firms submitted written proposals to the City, and Staff [ ] Vote determined that ASL would best fulfill the City's needs for this project, RECOMMENDED ACTION. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for the Phase I design services of the subject project with ASL, in an amount not to exceed $498,360, plus $50,000 for contingency costs; authorize $200,000 STP funds expenditure from the 1995/96 project budget and $350,000 STP and Proposition A funds from the proposed 1996/97 fiscal year project budget (subject to the City Council approval of the 1996/97 fiscal year budget). COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 0 10 CLOSED SESSION Conference with Legal Counsel - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Existing Litigation - Walter Greer et.al. vs. City of Santa Clarita. (Case #BC 117310) Conference with Legal Counsel - Government Code Section 54956.9(a)- Existing Litigation - S.C.O.P.E. vs. City of Santa Clarita (Case #BC150511) ADJOURNMENT - In memory of: Michael Hoefflin Jordan Koscielny Gardiner Spring 10