HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-25 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
June 25, 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
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Executive MeetlnE
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STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation)
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.
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INVOCATION - Darcy
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
June 11, 1996
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
"Caught You Doing Something Good" - Captain Quinn,
Lieutenant Elson, Lieutenant Dolan
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.
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1. AWARD CONTRACT FOR BOUQUET CANYON ROAD
MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - Contract award
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for the construction of Bouquet Canyon Road Median
Landscape Improvements. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept the six bids received for construction of the Bouquet
Canyon Road Median Landscape Improvements, relieve
Ecology Construction of their bid and direct staff to return
their bid bond. Award the contract to Advanced Construction
in the amount of $259,475.50 plus 10% for any change orders
which may be needed. Authorize staff to proceed with the
construction of the Bouquet Canyon road Median
Improvements per the plans provided by Wenieke and
Associates.
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2. NEWHALL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE BID AWARD -
Bid award and appropriations request related to the
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construction of the Newhall Neighborhood Park Site, located at
the easterly terminus of 3rd Street near Race Street in the
community of Newhall. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept
the four bids received for construction of the Newhall
Neighborhood Park Site and award the contract to American
Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $332,700.00 ($302,700 base
plus $30,000 for additional turf), plus 10% for potential change
orders. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve
all documents relating to this contract; authorize staff to
proceed with the first phase including a childrens' play area,
restroom structure, and turf area per the plans provided by
Total Concept Landscape Architecture; approve the Negative
Declaration and authorize staff to file a Notice of
Determination with the Los Angeles County Clerk; approve the
name Creekview Park for this neighborhood park project as
recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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3. RENEW WEED, PEST, AND DISEASE CONTROL
CONTRACT - Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. is currently
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concluding the first year of a four-year renewable weed, pest,
and disease control contract with the City of Santa Clarita.
Staff is proposing to renew the contract for one additional year
for Fiscal Year 1996/97. The contract provides public right-of-
way weed control and street and park tree pest and disease
control. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve renewal of
contract PR -95-96-043 Weed, Pest, and Disease Control
Contract for Fiscal Year 1996/97 at the cost of $62,000, and
authorize the City Manager to sign all documents.
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4. AWARD TREE TRIM AND PLANT CONTRACT - The
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
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recently accepted bids for Project No. PR -96-97-045
Comprehensive Tree Trim and Plant Contract. The contract
provides the City with a full-time, five person tree crew and
equipment to maintain and plant trees in City public right-of-
ways and various City facilities throughout the year. The
contract is renewable up to four additional one-year periods,
which is annually presented to City Council for review.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Award the contract for Project
No. PR -96-97-045 Comprehensive Tree Trim and Plant
Contract to Golden Bear Arborists, Inc., in the amount of
$238,873 and authorize a contingency amount of $23,887 for a
contract grand total of $262,760, and authorize the City
Manager to sign all documents.
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5. 1995-96 OVERLAY PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 95-039 -
BID AWARD - This project will resurface portions of Barbacoa
Drive, Pamplico Drive, Seco Canyon Road, Whites Canyon
Road, and Dalbey Drive with an asphalt -rubber hox mix
(ARHM). On May 14, 1996 Council authorized the
advertisement of the subject project. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve the award of the contract for the 1995-96
Overlay Project, Project No. 95-039, to Granite Construction in
the amount of $494,013.00 and authorize a 10% contingency;
authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all
documents relating to this contract.
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6. WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - PHASE
I - PROJECT NO. 95-504 - BID AWARD - This project will
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install curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and reconstruct streets in
the West Newhall area. The limits for Phase I of this project
include 15th Street from Newhall Avenue to San Fernando
Road and Walnut Street from 14th Street to 15th Street. On
May 14, 1996 Council authorized the advertisement of the
project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve City
Agreement with A.V. Equipment Rental, Inc.; authorize staff
to revise project limits to exclude the installation of
improvements adjacent to A.V. Equipment Rental, Inc. if
necessary; approve the award of the contract for the West
Newhall Improvements Project, Phase I, to Excel Paving
Company in the amount of $293,125.40 and authorize a 10%
project contingency; allocate $10,000 to Korve Engineering for
additional technical services; authorize the City Manager or his
designee to approve all documents relating to this contract.
[ ] Motion
7. VALENCIA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INTERCONNECT - PROJECT NO. 95-030 - BID AWARD -
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On April 16,1996 Council authorized the advertisement of the
subject project. The subject project involves hardwire
interconnect installation along Valencia Boulevard and Soledad
Canyon Road from I-5 to McBean Pkwy. And from Bouquet
Canyon road to Golden Oak Road. In conjunction with the
above work, staff is proposing to combine the installation of
interconnect conduit and cable from the intersection of
Valencia Boulevard/Citrus Street to City Hall.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to the low
bidder, Steven R. Rodgers, in the amount of $210,631.00, and
authorize $22,000.00 in contingency expenditure should any
change orders to the contract become necessary; authorize the
City Manager or his designee to execute all contract documents
relating to this contract.
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S. VALENCIA BOULEVARD/SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD
MISCELLANEOUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS; SIGNING
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AND STRIPING; TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS
/INSTALLATION - PROJECT NO. 95-020 - On September
12, 1995 Council awarded a contract for the subject project to
R.C. Becker &, Son, Inc. This project was completed on June
10, 1996 for a total construction cost of $527,774.50. The total
project budget for construction was $750,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the project and direct
the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion. At the
expiration of 35 days from the date of recordation of the Notice
of Completion, 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.
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9. STATE LEGISLATION ASSEMBLY BILL 3248 - The South
Coast air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has
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requested that the City Council review Assembly Bill 3248
(Napolitano) relative to restructuring managerial and financial
operations of SCAQMD. Although SCAQMD has adopted an
opposed position to the bill, the measure is the subject of
intense, ongoing negotiations between Assembly Member Grace
Napolitano and SCAQMD in an effort to reach a mutually
agreeable compromise. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Oppose
AB 3248 unless amended to retain local control of managerial
and financial decisions with the South Coast Air Quality
Management District Board of Directors and Executive Officer.
Transmit statements of position to members of Santa Clarita's
legislative delegation, Assembly Member Napolitano,
appropriate legislative committees, the League of California
Cities, Contract Cities Association and Independence cities
Association and SCAQMD.
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10. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT - The General Plan
Annual Report is an update of the City's progress in
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administering and implementing the General Plan. This year's
report addresses the City's activities in General Plan
amendments, progress in growth management, and the
General Plan Mitigation Monitoring Program, and General
Plan related legislation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review
and file the report on the General Plan.
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11. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MULTI FAMILY
REHABILITATION PROGRAMS - In order to begin
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implementation of the City s two programs for Multi Family
Rehabilitation, specialist services are needed for the
administration of the programs.. Staff issued a Request for
Proposals, and four proposals were received. An interview
panel met with these prospective specialists, and has indicated
a preference that the firm of United States Escrow Community
Service Group be selected to administer the HOME Program
for Multi Family Rehabilitation and the CDBG Supplemental
Appropriation funded Multi Family Rehabilitation Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a contract with United
States Escrow Community Services Group in an amount not to
exceed $82,000 ($75,000 plus 10% contingency amount) to
perform multi family rehabilitation services for the City funded
by HOME Program for Multi Family Rehabilitation and the
CDBG Emergency Supplemental Appropriation, and authorize
the City Manager to sign all documents in reference to the
execution and administration of this contract.
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13. MARKETING SERVICES CONTRACT CHANGE FOR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT - On June 27, 1995,
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the City Council approved entering into an annual agreement
for marketing services with James G. Moore, III. The current
contract has the option to continue for one more year at the
same requested amount not to exceed $64,000. This consultant
cost is already included in the Transit Division budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve exercising contract
option to continue existing annual agreement for marketing
services for fiscal year 1996/97. Amount not to exceed: $64,000
for marketing services with James G. Moore, III.
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14. PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - LOCAL - RESOLUTION
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NO. 96-89 - The Surface Transportation Program - Local
(STPL) participates in funding locally supported projects. The
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (MTA) is the
regional entity that administers these funds. Santa Clarita
Metrolink Corridor Signal Interconnect, Project No. STPL-
5450(004), has been approved for funding under the MRA grant
program with a maximum of $182,000 in Federal Funds and
$23,580 in State Traffic System Management (TSM) funds, to
cover construction engineering and construction costs. Caltrans'
procedures for the program require the execution of a Local
Agency -State Master Agreement which was approved in March
1992. In addition, a Program Supplement must be executed for
each approved project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt
Resolution No. 96-89, and authorize the City Manager to
execute and submit Program Supplement No. 019 to Caltrans.
[ ] Motion
15. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - In May a
Notice Inviting Bids for Computer Equipment and Supplies
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was published and mailed to 38 vendors. Eleven vendors
responded with a bid. The bids were reviewed for
responsiveness and pricing. The lowest bidder able to provide
all items requested was West Coast Business Products, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the bid to West Coast
Business Products, Inc. For computer equipment and supplies
in the amount not to exceed the budget amount of $38,000,
Account No. 01-4620-243.
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16. CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
SERVICES - In February 1996 it became necessary to contract
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with Moreland and Associates for temporary accounting service
due to a long term illness in the department. At that time it
was not known how long these services would be required: It
has now become apparent that the accounting services will be
necessary for an extended period of time, possibly six months
to a year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve contract for
professional accounting services with Moreland and Associates
for a period of one year, in an amount not to exceed $95,000,
from Account No. 01-4610-227. Funding for these services are
available as a result of salary savings in the Finance Division.
Authorize the City Manager to sign all Documents related to
this contract.
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17. 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. 96-83.
PUBLIC HEARING
18. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
[ ] Open Hearing
AREA 3, TRACT NO. 36496 LOCATED AT WHITES
CANYON ROAD AND NADAL STREET - ANNUAL
[ ] City Clerk
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97
RESOLUTION NO. 96-57 - This item is a Public Hearing to
[ ] Staff
consider comments for the proposed annual assessment for
Drainage Benefit Assessment District NO. 3. The proposed
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assessment for 1996-97 is $122.47 per unit, the same as last
year. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the Council will
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consider the adoption of Resolution No. 96-57 to confirm the
diagram, approve the Engineer's Report and levy the
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assessments. The Council will consider public comments and
may direct staff to modify the report or resolution.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing,
adopt Resolution NO. 96-57, approve the Engineers Report as
presented, and authorize the levy of assessments for fiscal year
1996/97.
[ ] Open Hearing
19. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT
AREA 6, TRACT NO. 43528, LOCATED AT SHANGRI-LA
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DRIVE AND NATHAN HILL ROAD - ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-58 - This item is a Public Hearing to
consider comments for the proposed annual assessment for
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Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 6. The proposed
assessment for 1996-97 is $159.00 per unit, the same as last
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year. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the Council will
consider the adoption of Resolution No. 96-58 to confirm the
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diagram, approve the Engineer's Report and levy the
assessments. The Council will consider public comments and
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may direct staff to modify the report or resolution.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing,
adopt Resolution No. 96-58, approve the Engineer's Report as
presented and authorize the levy of assessments for fiscal year
1996/97.
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20. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT AREA 18,
TRACT NO. 44965 LOCATED AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE
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AND NATHAN HILL ROAD - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 96197 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-59 - This
[ ] Staff
is a Public Hearing item to consider comments for the proposed
annual assessment for Drainage Benefit Assessment District
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No. 18. The proposed assessment for 1996-97 is $159.00 per
unit, per year. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the
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Council will consider the adoption of Resolution No. 96-59 to
confirm the assessment diagram, approve the Engineer's
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Report and levy the assessments. The Council will consider
public comments and may direct staff to modify the report or
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resolution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public
hearing, adopt Resolution No. 96-59, approve the Engineer's
Report as presented and authorize the levy of assessments for
fiscal year 1996-97..
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21. SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 CONSISTING OF FOUR ZONES -
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ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 96-97 -
RESOLUTION NO. 96-64 - This is a Public Hearing item to
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consider comments for the proposed annual assessment for
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and the four zones
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within that district. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the
Council will consider the adoption of Resolution No. 96-64 to
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confirm the assessment diagrams, approve the Engineer's
Report and levy the assessments. The Council will consider
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public comments and may direct staff to modify the report and
assessments. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the
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public hearing, adopt Resolution NO. 96-64 approving the
assessment diagrams and Engineer's Reports, and authorizing
the annual levy of assessments.
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[ ] Open Hearing
[ ] City Clerk
[ ] Staff
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22. NPDES STORMWATER UTILITY FEE AFFIRMATION -
In June of 1994 the City Council adopted the NPDES
Stormwater Utility and the corresponding fee required to
implement the program of $24.00 per equivalent dwelling unit
(EDU). The user fee for the storm draining services is to be
affirmed by the City Council annually by resolution.. Fiscal
Year 1996/97 marks the beginning of the third year of the
NPDES program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the
public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 96-97 reaffirming fees
and charges for the storm drainage utility service.
[ ] Open Hearing
23. APPROVING PREZONE NO. 92-003 (REVISED) AND
AMENDMENT TO THE LAFCO APPLICATION (MASTER
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CASE NO. 92-094) SECO CANYON ANNEXATION -
RESOLUTION NO. 96-94 - ORDINANCE NO. 96-23 -
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Prezoning to facilitate the annexation of a 1.23 acre area on
Copper Hill Drive west of Seco Canyon Road. The City
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proposes to prezone the project site RE (Residential Estate) in
conformance with the City's General Plan land use
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designations for the site. Approval of the prezone would allow
for annexation to the City of Santa Clarita. This request
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serves as a supplement to the prezoning previously approved
(Jan. 23, 1996) for the 425 -acre Seco Canyon site. Also
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required is an amendment to the application presently on file
with the Local Agency Formation Commission of Los Angeles
County (LAFCO). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a
public hearing; adopt Resolution No. 96-94; introduce
Ordinance No. 96-23, approving Prezone No. 92-003 (revised),
waive further reading, and pass to a second reading; direct
staff to file necessary amendments to the LAFCO application.
[ ] Open Hearing
24. COST RECOVERY ANALYSIS AND PROPOSED NEW
FEE SCHEDULE - RESOLUTION NOS. 96-82,96-80 AND
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ORDINANCE NO. 96-24 - The first reading of and public
hearing on the fee ordinance and proposed fee schedule
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developed from a recently completed City service cost recovery
analysis. The cost recovery analysis is an update of a business
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cost analysis completed in 1990 pursuant to the intent of
Propositions 4 and 13 which established the "costs reasonably
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borne" philosophy in California. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive report, conduct public hearing, conduct first reading of
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Ordinance No. 96-24 and schedule second reading and adoption
of Ordinance and Resolutions for July 9, 1996.
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[ ] Staff
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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25. ADOPTION OF THE 1996/97 OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET - ADOPTION OF THE 5 YEAR CIP -
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-56 ADOPTING ANNUAL BUDGET;
RESOLUTION NO. 96 -70 SETTING THE
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APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT; RESOLUTION NO. 96.87
PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES;
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-69 ADOPTING THE 5 YEAR CIP;
RESOLUTION NO. 96-88 AMENDING PERSONNEL
RULES • This item is on the agenda for adoption of the
1996/97 Budget and the Five Year Capital Improvement
Program (CIP). The City Council has conducted two study
sessions as well as a public hearing on both items.,
RECONIMEENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution Nos. 96-56,96-
70, 96-69, 96-87, 96-88.
26. A PREZONE, ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, OAK
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TREE PERMIT, AND REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION OF
AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - A Prezone,
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Annexation and Development Agreement, Vesting Tentative
Tract Map, Oak Tree Permit, and Review and Certification of
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an Environmental Impact Report to allow for the development
of a 377 acre site with a Business Park that would allow up to
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four million square feet of industrial development. The project
is located at the northern terminus of Rye Canyon Road at
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25100 Rye Canyon Road. Applicant: Lockheed Martin
Corporation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution
No. 96-74 and waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
96-22, approving Annexation and Development Agreement 95-
001 and Prezone 95-003.
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27. STATE LEGISLATION: AB 2495 - On May 14, 1996, the City
Council voted to support Assembly Bill 2495 which reconfigures
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the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (MTA). On May 29, 1996, AB 2495
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was amended to reflect an agreement between the two major
proponents of MTA reorganization, Los Angeles Mayor Richard
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Riordan and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction to
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staff regarding official City position relative to AB 2495, as
amended May 29, 1996.
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NEW BUSINESS
[ ] Speakers
28. RECEIVE REPORT ON ROADWAY CONDITIONS FOR
WILEY CANYON ROAD SOUTH OF LYONS AVENUE -
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(RESPONSE TO MR. DENNIS HORN
CORRESPONDENCE) - This item is intended to provide
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Council with information concerning the roadway and drainage
conditions that exists along Wiley Canyon Road, south of Lyons
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Avenue. Additionally, Council will be provided with
information that has been provided to residents along this
stretch of road, over the last year. RECOMMENDED
ACTION. Direct staff to continue with completion of
Infrastructure Master Plan and the realignment of Wiley
Canyon Road.
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29. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY - RESOLUTION NO. 96-92 - The
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City Treasurer is required to annually present the City's
Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or to make
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any changes to the existing policy. This year's policy has been
revised in order to comply with new state laws effective
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January 1, 1996. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt
Resolution No. ,96-92 adopting the City of Santa Clarita
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Statement of Investment Policy for fiscal year 1996-97.
30. COMMERCIAL SECTOR REFUSE RATE ADJUSTMENT -
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At the Study Session on May 21, 1996 staff presented a report
titled Beyond Fifty Percent Waste Reduction by 2000 to the
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City Council. The report showed that the residential refuse
rates between 1993 and 1996 increased 15 percent reflecting
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the changes in landfill tipping fees and increases in the
Producer Price Index. During the same period the commercial
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refuse rate band remained constant. The static commercial
rate band does not accurately represent, to businesses, the true
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cost of landfilling and, therefore, discourages interest in the
costsavings associated with recycling. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Direct staff to prepare a proposed commercial rate
band amended to reflect changes in the landfill tipping fees
and increases in the Producer Price Index since 1993; schedule
a Public Hearing for the July 9, 1996 City Council meeting
regarding the proposed commercial refuse rate band changes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
STAFF COMMENTS
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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
June 27, 1996 - 7:30 a.m. - Breakfast Meeting with Supervisor
Michael Antonovich - Council Chambers
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