HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-27 - MINUTES - JT SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
6:00 P.M.
MINiTl'ES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
FEBRUARY 27, 1996
Mayor Boyer called to order the joint special meeting of the City
Council and the Redevelopment Agency at 6:03 p.m.
All Councilmembers and Directors were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation.
RECESS At 6:04 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed to the joint special closed session
in the Orchard Room.
CLOSED SESSION City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for
ANNOUNCEMENT the purpose of conference with legal counsel - existing litigation -
"^ Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - one matter - Castaic Lake
Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the joint special meeting to the regular
meeting of the City Council at 6:39 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in
ANNOUNCEMENT closed session that was required to be reported.
CLERK'S City Clerk, Donna Grindey, announced that anyone wishing to
ANNOUNCEMENT address an item on the agenda should fill out a speakers' 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: Cam Noltemeyer, 25936 Sardinia
Court, Santa Clarita, regarding term limitations, sphere of influence,
Porta Bella; John Steffen, regarding the Hotel/Conference Center;
Rodney Cummings, 21525 Oak Orchard Road, Santa Clarita,
regarding Cowboy Poetry and use of road; Roger Hutchinson, P.O.
Box 651, Beverly Hills, representing HASA, regarding Porta Bella;
Linda Townsley, representing Planning Commission, regarding Porta
Bella; Louis Brathwaite, regarding Porta Bella.
Written comments were received by: Louis Brathwaite; Effie Bird;
Matthew B. Smith; Dianna P. Thorn; Carl Kanowsky.
INVOCATION Councilmember Pederson gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF Councilmember Pederson presented Boy Scout Troop 607 to lead the
ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to approve the
agenda except for item #14 which was pulled from the consent
calendar for discussion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve the
minutes of February 13, 1996, as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
-.- APPROVAL OF ANNEXATION CONSULTANT SERVICES - Request to increase the allocation
for annexation consultant services for Ms. Esther Aguilar an additional $5,500 to allow for
continuation of her services through mid-May. With this request, the present allocation of $34,640
would be increased to a total allocation of $40,140. Increase contract from $34,640 to $40,140 and
appropriate $5,500 to Professional Services Acct. #01-5101-230 from the Planning Divn. Salary Acct.
#01-5101-101.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT TO CITY'S FAIR HOUSING CONTRACT - As an entitlement community with
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the City is required to implement
measures to affirmatively further fair housing in compliance with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1965, as amended. Through a contract with the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando and
Santa Clarita Valleys, the City has fully met HUD's program obligations. This year, however, the
City must amend its contract with Fair Housing to include the completion of a Fair Housing
Impediments Study and Fair Housing Plan in order to meet new program requirements.
Accordingly, staff recommends approval of this amendment to ensure continued program
compliance. Approve contract amendment and transfer funds from 1995-96 CDBG Budget
Contingency Acct. #12-5500-290 to the San Fernando Fair Housing Council Acct. #12-5500-227 in an
amount not to exceed $25,000.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
POLLING PLACES AND ELECTION OFFICERS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-23 - For the purpose
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of holding the General Municipal election on Tuesday, April 9, 1996, voting precincts have been
established. Resolution No. 96-23 designates the voting precincts and appoints the precinct board
members for their respective precincts being competent voters and residents of the City. Adopt
Resolution 96-23.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
1996 POLICY YEAR GENERAL LIABILITY AND PROPERTY INSURANCE RENEWAL -
This item is on the agenda for renewal of the City's Public Liability and Property Insurance Policies
for the 1996 policy year. City Manager to procure the type and level of coverage from Insurance Co.
Of the West as specified at a cost not to exceed $275,800.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-15 - The State/Local Transportation
Partnership Program (SLTPP) identifies and participates in funding locally supported projects.
Caltrans procedures for the Partnership Program require the execution of a Local Agency -State
Master Agreement. A Program Supplement must be executed for each approved project. Adopt
Resolution 96-15 and authorize City Manager to excecute and submit Program Supplement No. 030
to Caltrans.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN - This item is for the
approval of the contract for the consultant to prepare the City's Infrastructure Master Plan. The
plan will identify current and future deficiencies and costs of the City's infrastructure. The plan
includes a public participation element to build consensus with the residents of the City. The City
Council approved sufficient budget to complete the project. Authorize City Manager to execute
contract to C112M for $250,000 plus a contingency of $25,000.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
LAKEMORE DEWATERING IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 96-084 - PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE - The project was completed by Padilla Paving Company on December 1, 1995 for a
total construction cost of $198,431.11. The project involved the installation of a 12 -inch HDPE
perforated pipe to lower the groundwater level. This project is a FEMA -funded project as a result of
the 1993 storm. Accept work performed by Padilla Paving Co.; authorize City Clerk to file Notice of
Completion; direct staff to release 10% retention 35 days after Notice of Completion is recorded.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, PROJECT NO. PWS -3 -
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE On August 22, 1995, Council awarded a contract for the subject project
to Pacific Construction Company. This project was completed on January 18, 1996 for a total
project cost of $88,771.39. The total project budget was $140,000.00 for construction. Accept
�. project; direct City Clerk to file Notice of Completion; direct staff to release amount deducted from
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final estimate and retained.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 45979-01 - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF
OFFERS OF DEDICATION - The Tentative Tract Map No. 45979 was approved by the Planning
Commission on March 6, 1990 by Resolution No. P90-11. The property is located on the northeast
side of Alderbrook Drive at Pinksand Road. The property consists of 10 acres and is being
subdivided into 16 lots. The property will be used for single-family residential units. Tract 45979-
01 is the first phase of the Tentative Tract and records 6 of the ultimate 16 approved lots. The
conditions set by the Planning Commission have been met, and fees have been paid as indicated on
the fact sheet. The map has been checked to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Approve map
and accept on behalf of public the offers of dedication for public streets, et al and instruct Treasure
to endorse Special Assessment Certificate and the City Clerk to endorse certificate.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
SAN FERNANDO ROAD (SR -126 PHASE 3 AND 4 - PLACERITA CREEK BRIDGE
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 96-27 - The project involves modification to the Placerita
Creek Bridge barrier constitutes as part of the San Fernando Road project. Approve plans and
specifications for Project 96-27, San Fernando Road Placerita Creek Bridge Improvements and
authorize for advertising for bids.
... ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
TAX SHARING FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 269 - RESOLUTION NO.
96-21 - Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts No. 26 and No. 32 provide wastewater treatment
services through the Santa Clarita Valley Joint Sewerage System. To provide wastewater
treatment service to property located outside of the Districts' service area boundary, the service
area boundary must be expanded through the annexation process. Adopt Resolution 96-21.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT FOR PHASE II OF THE STORMWATER MASTER PLAN
This item is to approve an addendum to the scope of work for the contract for Phase II of the
Stormwater Master Plan. The addendum is for consultant services in the amount of $24,300 for
management and coordination of all portions of the work to insure that all elements of the master
plan, automated mapping system and hydraulic modeling are compatibly designed and will
successfully integrate when completed. Authorize City Manager to execute addendum to contract
with Woodward -Cycle in amount of $24,300 and authorize transfer from Stormwater iJtility fund
balance Acct. #51-2600 into Acct. 51-5602-227.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMISSION COMPENSATION - This item is presented to the City Council for information
purposes only. City of Santa Clarita Parks & Recreation Commissioners and Planning
Commissioners are compensated monthly by the City for the hard work and dedication they provide
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to the City Council and this community. Review information provided; staff return in 30 days with
a recommendation and a request to direct staff to include amounts in preparation of 96-97 budget.
Addressing this item was Bob Lathrop. It was moved by Heidt
and seconded by Darcy to receive item #14 for information.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
GBB SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN CONTRACT AMENDMENT - The City of Santa
Clarita has contracted with the firm of Gershman, Brickner and Bratton (GBB) of Falls church,
Virginia to conduct a comprehensive study and analysis of Los Angeles County's Solid Waste
Management program. Approve contract amendment with Gershman, Brickner and Bratton in
amount of $25,000; approve use of funds in Acct. 01-4103-230 for amendment.
Written comments received from Matthew Smith.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT OF CITY'S CONTRACT WITH U.S. ESCROW COMMUNITY SERVICES
GROUP TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO THE CITY - The firm of U.S. Escrow
Community Services Group has a contract with the City to provide financial services relative to the
_ HOME Program for Disaster Relief This item seeks an amendment to the contract, so that U.S.
Escrow Community Services Group can also provide the City with financial services relative to the
Major Rehabilitation Loan Program. Amend City's contract with U.S. Escrow Services Group in
amount of $32,400 plus 15% ($4,860) contingency.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROPRIATION OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM FOR
MULTI FAMILY REHABILITATION FUNDS - As a result of the Northridge earthquake, the city
applied for and received $985,950 from the State of California Department of Housing and
Community Development's HOME Program for Disaster relief. This award must be used to provide
loans to owners of multi family rental units to assist with earthquake repair and reconstruction
needs. Increase estimated revenues Acct. #12-3564 in amount of $985,950 and appropriate same in
HOME Program; appropriate to fiscal 95-96: Administration - 12-5810-230, $8,000; Loan Funds -
12-5810-227, $75,000; Total $83,000; appropriate to fiscal 96-97: Administration - 12-5810-230,
$38,950; Loan Funds - 12-5810-227, $864,000; Total $902,950.
Written comments received from Matthew Smith.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
WESTERN WASTE INDUSTRIES: STATUS OF PROPOSED MERGER - Provides status of
Western Waste Industries proposed merger with USA Waste Services of Houston, Texas and
outlines exchange of correspondence to this point. Receive and file; direct staff to return to Council
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with results of discussions with Western Waste Industries.
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 6 AND 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-22 - Resolution approves and
ratifies payment the demands presented in the check registers. Adopt Resolution 96-22.
It was moved Heidt by and seconded by Pederson to approve
items 1-8, 10-13, and 15-19 of the consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS At 7:25 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting.
ITEM 20
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported the public
_ PORTA BELLA
hearing for the Porta Bella Development Agreement was closed
DEVELOPMENT
at the regular City Council meeting on January 23, 1996. At
AGREEMENT -
the meeting of February 13, 1996, the item was continued to
ORDINANCE NO. 96-4 -
allow a period of one week for citizens to comment on the final
draft document.
Rich Henderson, City Planner, and Mary Gayle, Asst. City
Attorney, addressed the questions from citizens which were
mailed to the Council by the February 20th deadline, as set
forth by the Council on February 13th.
RECESS At 8:20 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting to give time for
staff to answer questions which were given to Council this
evening.
RECONVENE At 8:40 p.m., Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting to allow staff
to answer questions from the public.
Addressing the Council was Sam Veltri, applicant, regarding the
EPA, assignees and heirs, transportation site, interim bus
storage, etc.
Council discussion included developer giving City the Metrolink
station; extension to 6 years; Planning Commission
Ci
r-. recommendations; empower Planning Commission to negotiate
the development agreement before going to Council an
obligation to the recommending body that a change has been
made; credibility of Council and staff; the moratorium period;
re -negotiating of the lease.
RECESS At 9:48 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE At 9:53 p.m., Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to accept the
agreement with the modification that the three year issue
involving the Metrolink Station at $1.00 per year be extended to
five years.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Pederson
Noes: Heidt, Darcy, Boyer
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion denied.
Northholme called Whittaker and reported that they could not
authorize extending the agreement modification to 5 years at
$1.00 per year which prompted necessity for the next motion.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to approve the
Development Agreement, waive further reading, and adopt
Ordinance No. 96-4.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96-
4.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 96-4 adopted.
ITEM 21 Mayor Carl Boyer reported that at the meeting of February 13,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1996, the City Council waived further reading and passed to
COUNCILMEMBER second reading Ordinance No. 96-11, regarding Council
COMPENSATION compensation adjustments.
Mayor Boyer read the title to Ordinance No. 96-11.
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It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 96-11.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: Darcy
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 96-11 adopted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on activity of the Sanitation
District.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Darcy stated she attended the Independent
COMMENTS Cities Association seminar and prepared a report which was
distributed to Council members.
Councilmember Heidt requested the City prepare a Parent's
Guide such as Los Angeles published.
Mayor Boyer reported that he along with staff, attended the
Integrated Waste Management Board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:11 p.m., it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to
adjourn the meeting to March 5th, 6:00 p.m. for closed session
and 7:00 for study session, and to adjourn in memory of Jerry
Reynolds.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
MAYOR
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