HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-26 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MEETING (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
6:30 P.M.
March 26, 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 Mee tine
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 iso en 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
ole wishing to speak, maximum time allowed will be three minutes.
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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
March 5, 1996
March 12, 1996
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
PRESENTATION
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 theagenda.
[ ] Motion
1. MEDIAN AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS -
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (PROJECT NO. 95-043) - This project
[ ] Vote
involves the modification of the median and extension of the left -
turn pocket at McBean Parkway/Arroyo Park Drive; and the
modification of traffic signals at McBean Parkway/Arroyo Park
Drive, Orchard Village Road/Wiley Canyon Road and Lyons
Avenue/Wiley Canyon Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the plans and specifications for the project, and authorize
the advertising for bids.
[ ] Motion
2. SIERRA HIGHWAY, BOUQUET/SECO CANYON ROADS
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT DESIGN CONTRACT -
[ ] Vote
On November 28, 1995, the City Council authorized the City
Manager to execute on behalf of the City, the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Authority (MTA) and the City for the improvement
grants for a traffic signal interconnect project along the subject
streets. Staff received fifteen proposals from Traffic Engineering
Consultants to prepare the interconnect design plans and develop
signal timing plans for the entire project. Based on technical
qualifications and methodology for the project, Albert Grover &
Associates is the recommended firm. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with
Albert Grover & Associates in the amount of $118,000 and
authorize $22,000 in contingency expenditures should any changes
to the consultant's contract become necessary subject to the
approval of the City Attorney as to form.
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[] Motion
3. A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES
[ ] Vote
COUNTY FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1992-04 (MASTER CASE
NO. 92-204), THE "NORTHBRIDGE" ANNEXATION -
RESOLUTION NO. 96-31, - 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 "Northbridge" 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 646 acres,
located north of Newhall Ranch Road, east of McBean Parkway,
west of Bouquet Canyon Road, and north and south of Decoro
Drive adjacent to the City boundary in the North Valencia area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt Resolution No.. 96-31
making application to LAFCO and authorize expenditure of $4500
from Acct. 01-5101-236.
[ ] Motion
4. APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 96-29, A JOINT
RESOLUTION OF NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX
[ ] Vote
TRANSFER FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1995-02 ("DOLLINGER
II ANNEXATION") - RESOLUTION NO. 96-29 - The proposal
is for a Joint Resolution of Negotiated Property Tax Transfer to
be adopted by the City Council for Annexation No. 1995-02
("Dollinger II Annexation"). Annexation No. 1995-02 is a proposal
to annex approximately 7.1 acres of vacant land to the city located
west of Bouquet Canyon Road and 500 feet north of Newhall
Ranch Road, adjacent to the existing City limits.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-29for
transmittal to LAFCO and action by the Board of Supervisors.
[ ] Motion
5. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CDBG 1996-97 ACTION PLAN -
As an entitlement community with the U.S. 'Department of
[ ] Vote
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the City was required
last year to submit a 5 year Consolidated Plan document which
identified the housing and community development needs of the
city. Included in the Consolidated Plan is the Action Plan, which
represents the City's annual budget request for funding from HUD
and identifies the programs, 'projects and activities funded
through CDBG which address our community needs in one year
increments. The City has been informed by our HUD
representatives that we will receive an estimated $973,333 in
CDBG funds this year, which will be used to 'fund various
programs and activities undertaken through the City's CDBG
Program. City staff have completed the public participation
process and are now ready to request approval from the City
Council. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the City's 1996-
1997 Action Plan; direct staff to post the City's 1996-97 Action
Plan for a period of 30 days for public input and comment, and
direct staff to execute and submit the City's 1996-97 Action Plan
to the U.S. Dept. Of Housing and Urban Development.
[ ] Motion
6. SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN (SRTP) - Each year transit
systems receiving funds through the Los Angeles County
[ ] Vote
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) must submit
a short 'range transit plan (SRTP). The SRTP is used as a
planning tool which will help determine how discretionary
Federal, State, and regional revenues controlled by the LACMTA
will be disbursed over the next four fiscal years. Additionally, the
Federal Transit Administration requires all recipients of Federal
transit funds to prepare an SRTP. The SRTP will be incorporated
into the county wide SRTP by action of the LACMTA Board of
Directors on May 22, 1996, and must be approved by the City
Council prior to that date. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve
the Santa Clarita Transit Short Range Transit Plan.
[] Motion
7. ASEPTIC PACKAGE RECYCLING GRANT AWARD The
Waste Management Budget will need to be increased by $4,150.00
[ ] Vote
reflect the one time payment of $4,150.00, which Tetra Pak Inc.
Awarded to the City for encouraging recycling of aseptic
packaging. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate $4,150.00
into Waste Management Expenditure Account No. 01-6600-213,
Advertising, to be funded by Miscellaneous Revenues Account No.
01-3820.
[ ] Motion
8. YOUTH SUMMIT PROGRESS REPORT - Staff is working with
a committee of volunteer community and agency representatives,
[ ] Vote
youth and adults to plan a Youth Summit in May of 1996. The
Youth Summit will be followed by a Mayor's Youth and Family
Summit II in the Fall of 1996. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive the information on the upcoming Youth Summit and
direct staff to continue with planning, promotion, and
implementation of the Summit.
[ ] Motion
9. CANVASS OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION -
RESOLUTION NO. 96-36 - Elections code Section 10263 states
[ ] Vote
the canvass of the General Municipal Election of April 9, 1996,
shall be ordered by the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall complete
the canvass of the election prior to the Tuesday following the
election and shall certify the results to the City Council on that
day. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-36.
[ 1 Motion
10. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT ON CITY'S
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED MANAGEMENT
[ ] Vote
LETTER ON INTERNAL CONTROLS FOR FYE 6-30-95 -
Diehl, Evans & Company has completed its audit of the City's
Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30,
1995. An unqualified opinion was issued by the auditors which
represents the best level of opinion an organization can receive on
its audited financial statements. As part of the audit engagement,
the auditors prepared a management letter commenting on the
City's internal control structure and its operations with
recommendations for areas of improvement. This letter
incorporates the City's response to the auditor's suggestions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report and Management Letter for FYE 06-30-95.
[ ] Motion
11. NOTIFICATION OF ANNUAL AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF
RESIDENTIAL REFUSE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS - The
[ ] Vote
City's residential franchise agreements with Blue Barrel Disposal
Co., Atlas Refuse Removal Co., and Santa Clarita Disposal Co.
Each have a provision that automatically adds a 12 month
extension each year. The new term of the agreements will be
April 14, 1996 through April 14, 2002. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Receive and file this report.
[ ] Motion
12. A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR ANNEXATION
[ ] Vote
NO. 1990-11 (MASTER CASE 90-199) THE VISTA DEL
CANON ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION NO. 96.39 - This
resolution constitutes a formal request to the LAFCO to initiate
annexation proceedings for the Vista Del Canon Annexation. The
resolution sets forth applicable Government Code sections,
reasons for annexation, exhibits identifying the site, and other
required information. The site consists of 18.9 acres, located
southeast of Sierra Hwy. And southwest of Via Princessa.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-39.
[ ] Motion
13. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10 AND 11 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-
38 - Resolution approves and ratifies payment the demands
[ ] Vote
presented in the check registers.. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 96-38.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL
[ ] Staff
OF MASTER CASE 96-010 (INITIAL STUDY 96-002 AND
REVISED OAK TREE PERMIT 95-035) - An appeal of the
[ ] Speakers
Planning Commission's denial of a proposal to construct a 26' wide
bridge over Sand Canyon wash and a revision to an Oak Tree
[ ] Motion
Permit to allow for a paved 20'- 24' wide private road within the
protected zone of 16 oak trees and trimming of one tree to meet
[] Discussion
minimum clearance requirements for the property located at
27367 Sand Canyon Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: The
[ 1 Vote
Planning Commission recommends that the City Council deny
Master Case 96-010 and direct staff to prepare a resolution of
denial for the council's consideration at the next regularly
scheduled Council meeting. Staff recommend that the Council
approve Master Case 96-010, subject to the conditions and direct
staff to prepare a resolution of approval for the Council's
consideration at the next reaularly scheduled Council meeting
PUBLIC HEARING
15. APPROVING PREZONE NO. 92-004 (MASTER CASE NO. 92.
[ ]Open Hearing
204) AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION -
RESOLUTION NO. 96-24 AND ORDINANCE NO. 96-13
[ ]City Clerk
(NORTHBRIDGE) - Ordinance approving Prezone No. 92-004
(Master Case No. 92-204) and Resolution approving the negative
[ ]Staff
declaration prepared for the 646 -acre inhabited area located north
of Newhall Ranch Road, east of McBean Parkway, west of
[ ]Speakers
Bouquet Canyon Road, and north and south of Decoro Drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council open a public hearing;
[ ]Motion
adopt Resolution No. 96-24 approving the negative declaration
prepared for the project, with the finding that the project will not
[ ]Discussion
have a significant effect on the environment; and introduce
Ordinance No. 96-13 approving Prezone No. 92-004, waive further
[ ]Vote
reading,and pass to a second reading.
[ ] Open
16. APPROVING THE NORTH VALENCIA PREZONE NO. 95 -
Hearing
006 (MASTER CASE NO. 95.242) AND APPROVING THE
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION - RESOLUTION
[ ] City Clerk
NO. 96-37 AND ORDINANCE NO. 96-12 Ordinance approving
Prezone No. 95-006 and Resolution approving the negative
[] Staff
declaration prepared for the 955.3 acres of uninhabited area
located generally north and south of Newhall Ranch Road, east of
[ ] Speakers
Avenue Anza, north of Magic Mountain Parkway and the Auto
Center and west of Valencia Blvd. And Bouquet Canyon Road.
[ ] Motion
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council open a public hearing;
adopt Resolution No. 96-37 approving the Mitigated Negative
[ ] Discussion
Declaration prepared for the project, with the finding that the
project will not have a significant effect on the environment as
[ ] Vote
mitigated; and introduce Ordinance No, 96-12 approving Prezone
No. 95-006 waive further reading,and pass to a second reading.
[ ] Open
17. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S
Hearing
APPROVAL OF MASTER CASE 96-002 (CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 96.001 AND MINOR USE PERMIT 96-001) -
[ ] City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 96-33 - An appeal of the Planning
Commission's approval to allow for the development of a 6.3 acre
[] Staff
site with a 203 room hotel and 20,000 square foot conference
center. The request also includes a Phase II expansion of both the
[ ] Speakers
hotel and conference center. The expansion would include adding
70 rooms to the hotel and 5,000 square feet to the conference
[ ] Motion
center. The project site is located on McBean Parkway and Town
Center Drive, west of the Valencia Town Center and is zoned CTC
[ ] Discussion
(Commercial Town Center). Project Applicant: Newhall Land and
Farming Company. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt
[ ] Vote
Resolution No. 96-33, approving Master Case 96-002 (conditional
Use Permit 96-001 and Minor Use Permit 96-001), subject to the
conditions of approval.
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NEW BUSINESS
[] Staff
18. COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM - The City has
[ ] Speakers
received requests from the Symphony of the Canyons and the
Canyon Theater Guild to have their Community Services Grant
[ ] Motion
applications revisited for FY 1995-96 grant funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Committee's
[ J Discussion
recommendation as outlined in Table 1 and direct staff to execute
an agreement with the Symphony of the Canyons for $3,000 of
[] Vote
grant funds.
[ ] Staff
19. STATUS OF CITY DEVELOPMENT MONITORING SYSTEM
Receive information in response to a letter from the Santa Clarita
[ ] Speakers
Organization for Planning the Environment (SCOPE) relating to
a City Development Monitoring System. RECOMMENDED
[ ] Motion
ACTION: Direct staff to prepare an assessment of the vacant land
available in the City for development, direct staff to meet with the
[ ] Discussion
community to find out what they feel our development monitoring
needs are. Return information to the Council later this year in a
[ ] Vote
Study Session following collection of the above information and
after completion of the Infrastructure Master Plan.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
STAFF COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT to April 2, 1996, 7:00 p.m., study session
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