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Home My WebLink About1996-05-14 - MINUTES - ADJOURNED REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 5:30 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. MAY 14,1996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Boyer called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:32 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation. RECESS At 5:34 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed to closed session in the Orchard Room. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for the purpose of conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one matter -Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) two matters - Riddle vs City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles Superior Court Case BC117310 and Thompson vs City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles Superior Court Case PCO17361X - Conference Public Employee Appointment - Government Code 54956.9(e) - Title: Recreation Superintendent - Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code 54956.9(e) - Title: City Manager - Conference with Labor Negotiator - Government Code 54966.9(f) - Agency negotiator: ,City Manager - Employee Organization: Miscellaneous Employees RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the closed session to the re g�si meeting of the City Council at 6:35 p.m, CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that Council authorized defense of the City in Riddle vs City of Santa Clarita and Thompson vs City of Santa Clarita matters by the City Attorney and the firm of Burke, Williams & Sorenson. CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT City Clerk, Donna Grindey, announced that aone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill a speaks out slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. EXECUTIVE SESSION This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. This session is open to the public. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Those addressing the Council were: Danielle Cooper, 28217 Alsminos Drive, Saugus, regarding gangs; Angela Salazar, 27646 Caraway Lane, Saugus, regarding gangs; Leon Worden, 22640 Garzota, Santa Clarita, regarding support for 4th of July parade; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., regarding sales tax sharing. INVOCATION Reverend Grace led the invocation. PLEDGE OF Councilmember Medic led the Pledge of Allegiance. ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Medic to add items #30 regarding MTA Reorganization and #31 regarding 4th of July parade, to the agenda as subsequent need items that arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Medic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. It was moved by Medic and seconded by Smyth to approve the agenda removing items 8 and 18 for discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Medic to approve the minutes of April 16, 1996, as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve the minutes of April 23, 1996, as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Boyer presented proclamations regarding Politeness in Politics and to Mr. Lewis, SCV Velo Club, a proclamation regarding bicycle commute day. 2 ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR, PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL PHASE II . PROJECT No. 99. 046 - Stevens Construction, Inc., has completed the construction of the Santa Clara River Trail Project No. 99-046 per the plans and specifications provided by David Evans and Associates. This project is located on the north side of the Santa Clara River from Sierra Highway east to Highway 14 and was accepted by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department on Monday, April 15, 1996, for a total project cost of $1,776,320.04. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR NEWHALL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE - PROJECT NO. 95-505 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - Approval of design and construction of the Newhall Neighborhood Park Site. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I - PROJECT NO. 95-504 - This project will WEST curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and reconstruct streets in the West Newhall area where no such improvements currently exist. The design is complete and the project is scheduled to begin construction in July. Plans and specifications are available for review in the offices of the City Clerk and the City Engineer. Budget in the amount of $500,000.00 is currently allocated for this project and Account No. 12-95504-227 has been established to track all associated costs. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 11- PROJECT NO. 95-504 - This project will install curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and reconstruct streets in the West Newhall area where no such improvements currently exists. In March of 1996, staff prepared a request for proposals (RFP) to select a consultant to perform the design of Phase II of the subject project. Based on technical qualifications and methodology for the project, Harris and Associates is the recommended firm. Budget in the amount of $500,000.00 is currently allocated for this project and Account No. 12- 95504-227 has been established to track all associated costs. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR 1995-96 ANNUAL OVERLAY PROJECT - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - PROJECT NO. 95.039 . This project will resurface portions of the following streets: Barbacoa Dr., Pamplico Dr., Seco Canyon Road, Whites Canyon Rd., Dalbey Dr. Streets were selected based on a priority basis from the City's Pavement Management System. Budget in the amount of $500,000.00 is currently allocated for this work. Account No. 17-95039-227 have been established to track all costs associated with this project. Plans and specifications for this project are available for review in the offices of the City Clerk and City Engineer. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR VALENCIA BOULEVARD/SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD MISCELLANEOUS STREET IMPROVEMENTS, SIGNING AND STRIPING; TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS /INSTALLATION - PROJECT NO. 95-020 - Approve and include additional work to contract with R.C. Becker & Son which was awarded by Council on September 12, 1995. The additional work is identified in the feasibility study prepared as a part of this project. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR MAY WAY/VIA PRINCESSA . SIGNALMfMRCONNECT INSTALLATION AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 95-036 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - The scope of this project includes the installation of a traffic signal and traffic signal interconnect conduit and cable, modifications to the road improvements and striping at the intersection of May Way and Via Princessa. ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR MCBEAN PARKWAY STORM DRAIN: WEST SIDE OF MCBEAN PARKWAY FROM VALENCIA BOULEVARD TO THE SANTA CLARA RIVER - PROJECT NO. 95064 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - The scope of this project includes the construction of a major storm drain system. The storm drain will replace an existing open channel that currently extends from just north of Valencia Boulevard to the Santa Clara River. Asst. City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, presented an explanation to this item regarding benefits to Newhall Land &Farming with the placement of the drainage system. Following discussion regarding reimbursement it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to approve the plans and specifications for this project, and authorize for advertising for bids and appropriate $20,000 to Account No. 23-95064-227 and increase Estimated Revenue Account 23-3551 by $20,000. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Klajic, Boyer Noes: Heidt Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT AWARD (PROJECT NO. 95-041) - This project involves the construction of new sidewalk Citywide at the following locations: 1) Via Princessa from Sierra Highway to Whites Canyon Road - south side. 2) 17807 to 17843 Soledad Canyon Road near Canyon Country Park - north side. 3) Wiley Canyon Road from Tournament Road to Vista Ridge _ Drive - west side. 4 r ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT AND JURISDICTION ANNEXATION OF TRACT NO.36309 -RESOLUTION N0.96-48 •Grant consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles, Tract No. 36309, at Sierra Highway and Rainbow Glen Drive into Lighting Maintenance District 1867 and County Lighting District LLA -1. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT AND JURISDICTION ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP No. 17649 • RESOLUTION NO.96.49 Grant consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles, Parcel Map No. 17649, at the Northeast end of Avenue Stanford into Lighting Maintenance District 1867 and County Lighting District LLA -1. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT AND JURISDICTION ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP No' 13521 • RESOLUTION NO- 96-50 Grant consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles, Parcel Map No. 13621, at Beneda Lane and Mirror Way into Lighting Maintenance District 1867 and County Lighting Maintenance District LLA -1. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR HOME COMPOSTING PUBLIC EDUCATION GRANT AWARD - The Waste Management Budget will need to be increased by $2,300 to reflect the one time payment of $2,300, which the League of California Cities is awarding to the City to develop home composting public education materials. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR. PHASE III SANTA CLARITA METROLINH STATION - Staff is requesting approval of an expenditure of $3,102 for purchase of artistically rendered tiles to have in reserve in the event of vandalism to any of the original tiles in the artist's renderings at the station. The City of Santa Clarita's Purchasing Ordinance requires that this expenditure go to Council for approval as this was not part of the original purchase order/contract. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD BID FOR TWO FLEET REPLACEMENT VEHICLES - The City's Vehicle Replacement Committee meets annually to evaluate vehicle performance and make recommendations to the City Manager. Two vehicles are recommended for replacement. The vehicles located in the Streets Division and Parks Division have exceeded 100,000 miles and meet replacement criteria established by the Committee. Staff is requesting approval to replace two fleet vehicles. 5 ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 96-31 THE RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1992-04 (MASTER CASE NO. 92-204), THE "NORTHBRIDGE" ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION NO. 96.61- This is an amendment to the "Resolution of Application" (Resolution No. 96-31 adopted March 26, 1996 by the City Council requesting that the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and initiate annexation proceedings for the "Northbridge" Annexation. Resolution No. 96-61 amends the boundaries set forth in the original proposal and sets forth applicable Government Code sections, reasons for the annexation, exhibits identifying the site, and other required information. The amended project area consists of 728 acres, located north of Newhall Ranch Road, east of McBean Parkway, generally west of Bouquet Canyon Road, and north and south of Decoro Drive adjacent to the City boundary in the North Valencia area. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR ADJUSTMENTS TO RESIDENTIAL EARTHQUAKE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS - This item seeks Council approval on suggested changes to programs that have been put in to place for residential earthquake rehabilitation. ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SANTA CLARITA VALLEY. At the September 5,1995 Study Session, City Council directed staff to prepare an Economic Development services contract with the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. Mike Havilland reported on this item. Addressing the Council on this item was: Marc Aronson. Following discussion regarding small businesses, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve a four and a half year service contract not to exceed $66,000 annually to be budgeted out of the Economic Development Budget Acct. 01- 5005-227. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Heidt, Klsjic, Boyer Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NO. 16,17 AND 18 - Resolution approves and ratifies payment the demands presented in the check registers. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve the consent calendar with the exceptions of items 8 and 18 which were pulled for discussion. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, MANC, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 20 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING ENERGY SANG Donna Grindey, City Clerk, announced that all notices required LIGHTING RETROFIT have been posted. PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 96-54 Jesse Juarros reported that in October of 1993, the City of Santa Clarita entered into a Municipal Service Program (MSP) with Honeywell, Inc. The objective of the MSP was to review current energy consumption systems used by the City to and determine where savings of both money and energy could be achieved. Phase I of the program has been completed and the savings have been tracked for over three years. As of May of 1995, the program is tracking at approximately 131% of target savings, or nearly $60,000 per year. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to authorize entering into an energy conservation contract with Honeywell, Inc. for a retrofit and upgrade of the City Hall's existing lighting system; adopt Resolution No. 96-54 authorizing entering into a financial arrangement with Municipal Leasing Associates for the purpose of financing this program through a lease purchase agreement over the four years of the contract; authorize the use of energy cost savings to pay for the project, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary contract documents and change orders if required. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Klgjic, Heidt, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-54 adopted ITEM 21 Mayor Boyer reported that this item was presented to Council UNFINISHED BUSINESS at the meeting of April 23, 1996 and continued to the Council COUNCIL COMM TTEES meeting of May 14, 1996. On a yearly basis, the City Council updates the Council committee list. Mayor Boyer has requested Councilmembers review the committee list and return their preferences to him. Council updated the committee list. ITEM 22 Mayor Boyer reported that at the City Council meeting of April UNFINISHED BUSINESS 23, 1996 Council reviewed background information on the COMMISSIONER establishment, purpose and current compensation of the City's COMPENSATION - Parks & Recreation and Planning Commissions. During this ORDINANCE NO. 96-20 meeting Council recommended increasing Commissioners' AND ORDINANCE NO. compensation by Twenty Dollars per meeting effective July 1, 96-21 1996. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96- 20 and Ordinance No. 96-21. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Wajic to to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance Nos. 96-20. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance 96-20 adopted. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96- 21. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by HIajic to adopt Ordinance No. 96-21. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, HIajic, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Ordinance No. 96-21 adopted. ITEM 23 UNFINISHED BUSINESS CITY CENTRAL, PARK PHASE I APPROVAL Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services reported that on February 13, 1996, staff presented the Park Development Plan for the City Central Park Site to the City Council. Based on the Council approved Memo of Understanding (MOU) between CLWA and the City, a long term lease is currently being prepared to utilize the 130 acre lower mesa site as the City Central Park. Those addressing the Council on this issue were: Dave Ends; Paula Barrez; Dave Blazey. Following discussion regarding connection fees, completing the park, roads, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by MAjic to approve the Phase I concept, subject to Santa Clarita Parkway alignment and further review and participation by the community and the Planning Commission as required and to add oak trees to the area. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Majic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 27 Johnathan Skinner, Recreation Coordinator, gave an update on SKATEBOARD FACILITY a skateboard facility in the Santa Clarita area. In January, RESOLUTION NO. 96-68 1996, Council gave direction to begin the process of determining the need for a skateboard facility in the Santa Clarita Valley. Parks & Recreation began a series of public participation meetings. Mayor Boyer invited all those who wish to speak to the dias at which time he introduced them. Following discussion regarding a code of conduct regarding behavior and language, liability, it was moved by Klajic and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution No. 96-68 approving the application for Proposition A grant funds for the design and development of a skateboard park facility, and support the development of a skateboard park in Santa Clarita on a trial basis and recommend that staff evaluate its usage and report on its desirability. 0 On roll call vote: Ayes: Majic, Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-68 adopted. RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:33 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:44 p.m. ITEM 24 This item was continued to the regular meeting of May 28, NEW BUSINESS 1996. SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PRESENTATION ITEM 25 George Caravalho, City Manager, made a formal presentation NEW BUSINESS of the 1996/97 operating and capital budget as well as PRESENTATION OF transmittal of the 5 year CIP. 1996/97 PROPOSED OPERATING AND City Council received presentation. CAPITAL BUDGET ITEM 26 Councilmember Klajic reported that the proposed Chiquita NEW BUSINESS Canyon Landfill Expansion and Resource Recovery Facilities STATUS REPORT • have been addressed by the City Council on August 22, 1995 PROPOSED CHIQUITA and again on November 28, 1995. Council directed staff to submit comments to the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission on both occasions and authorize the expenditure of $8,000 to assist the Val Verde Civic Association with the cost of an Air Quality Consultant to review the project's potential impacts on air quality in the City. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Mary Farmer, Lewis Berti, Edwin Brown, Ruth Griffin, Marlene Miller, Bill Roche, Marsha McLean, Pat Saletore, Lynne Plambeck, Allan Cameron, Henry Schultz, Frank Kortum, Jan Hinkston, Diane Trautman, Steven Winkler, Raja Ahmad, Larry Kanner, and Rodney Walter. Written comments were received from: Ruth Arnold, Barbara Wampole, Derick Dimrey, Pamela Dimrey and Frank Cabal. Discussion ensued regarding consistency in decisions, analysis of impacts of Chiquita expansion, alternatives to landfills. Councilmember Majic made the following statement regarding a conflict of interest: "I have concluded that my employment 10 and my employer's income will not significantly increase or decrease by whether or not Chiquita or Elamere is permitted or t1 not permitted, so I will go ahead and participate in this discussion and the vote." It was moved by ffi$jic and seconded by Heidt to adopt Resolution 96-72 opposing expansion of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in the Santa Clarita Valley. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Boyer Noes: Smyth Abstain: Darcy Absent: None Excused: None Resolution No. 96-72 adopted ITEM 26 Rick Putman, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Communtiy NEW BUSINESS Services, reported that an acquisition of 6.6 acre parcel of ACQUISITION OF property adjacent to the City's 53 acre Rivendale parcel for SANTA CLARITA $1,275,000. WOODLANDS ENTRY - RESOLUTION NO. 96-62 Those addressing the Council on this item were: Henry Schultz and Allan Cameron. City Attorney, Carl Newton, stated that it should be observed that the action taken by the Council is subject to completion of the environmental review and is subject to the Planning Commission review pursuant to Government Code 65402(e). It was moved by Heidt and seconded by' Smyth to authorize the acquisition of APN #2826-23-030 in the amount of $1,275,000; approve $25,000 for the costs of acquisition; authorize the City Manager to sign all required documents to complete the acquisition; adopt Resolution No. 96-62 for the application to Los Angeles County Open Space District for Specific Project funding from Section 8.a.2.LL in the amount of $1,300,000 and authorize the Director of Administrative Services to establish Revenue Account No. 28-3549 for the receipt of $1,300,000 Los Angeles County Open Space District fund reimbursement into the Public Financing Authority revenue account and appropriate $1,300,000 from the Public Financing Authority revenues into Budget Account No. 28-99058-410 for parkland acquisition. 11 On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Darcy, Majic, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried, Resolution No. 96-62 adopted. ITEM 29 Councilmember Majic introduced Lynn Plambeck who stated NEW BUSINESS that this item is on the agenda per the request of SUSTAINABLE LIVING Councilmember Majic, to discuss the City's participation with SEMINAR SCOPE in regards to the Sustainable Living Seminar on October 11, 1996. Those addressing this item were: Michael Kotch, Henry Schultz. It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Smyth to direct staff to work with SCOPE in preparing for the seminar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 30 This item is on the agenda as a subsequent need item to take SUBSEQUENT NEED immediate action and came to the attention of the City ITEM Manager on Monday, May 13, 1996. Councilmember Heidt AB2495-MTA presented this item to Council stating a letter was received REORGANIZATION from the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors notifying the PLAN Council that the State Assembly will take action on the MTA Reorganization Plan, Thursday, May 16,1996. AB 2495 is vital to ensuring a representative MTA Board which meets all the needs of the County's 88 cities and its dispersed population and employment centers. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to support the proposal and contact the State Assembly representative to vote in favor of AB2495 (Margett). With no objections, it was so ordered. 12 ITEM 31 This item was placed on the agenda as a subsequent SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM - 4TH OF JULY need item for immediate action of the Council and was introduced by a PARADE citizen representing the 4th of July Parade Committee. The committee is requesting the City to provide Sheriff and Public Works services. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to allocate $10,000 from the contingency fund to the parade committee. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Klajic, Heidt, Boyer Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. STAFF CObIlVVIENN'TS City Manager, George Caravalho, suggested a Council team building session be held on Saturday, July 13th from 8:00 to 3:30 p.m. Place to be determined. He also stated there will be a closed session on June 4th, at 6:30 p.m., in the Orchard Rooms. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Majic directed staff to explain how we prosecute for violations of our ordinances. Councilmember Heidt requested an answer to the procedure the Sheriff's Department follows for bad check writing. Mayor Boyer requested an item be placed on an upcoming agenda regarding billboards south of Interstate b. ADJOURNMENT At 11:00 p.m., Mayor Boyer adjourned the meeting to May 21, 1996, 7 p.m., in the Orchard Rooms, for Council Study Session. MAYOR 13