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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. P1 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. P1 [] 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. cnclagn.mu26.96 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 cnclagn.mu26.96