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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to approve the agenda with the exception of item #2 to be pulled for discussion. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to approve the minutes of June 11, 1996. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klgjic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. AWARDS/ Mayor Boyer presented Captain Quinn, Lieutenant Elson, Lieutenant RECOGNITIONS Dolan, with a Caught You Doing Something Good Award for action taken in a situation which occurred in Saugus. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. JUNE 25,1996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Boyer called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT City Clerk, Donna Grindey, announced that anyone wishing to 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 Addressing the Council was: Lois Smith, 28952 Prairie Lane, Santa Clarita, regarding the Recycling Marketing Development Zone. INVOCATION Councilmember Darcy gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF Councilmember Darcy led the Pledge of Allegiance. ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to approve the agenda with the exception of item #2 to be pulled for discussion. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to approve the minutes of June 11, 1996. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klgjic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. AWARDS/ Mayor Boyer presented Captain Quinn, Lieutenant Elson, Lieutenant RECOGNITIONS Dolan, with a Caught You Doing Something Good Award for action taken in a situation which occurred in Saugus. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR BOUQUET CANYON ROAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS - Contract award for the construction of Bouquet Canyon Road Median Landscape Improvements. 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. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR NEWHALL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE BID AWARD - Bid award and appropriations request related to the construction of the Newhall Neighborhood Park Site, located at the easterly terminus of 3rd Street near Race Street in the community of Newhall. 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. Rick Putnam, Parks & Recreation Director, reviewed the site map of the park for the Council. It was moved by Smyth, and seconded by Heidt to approve item #2. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR RENEW WEED, PEST, AND DISEASE CONTROL CONTRACT - Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. is currently 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. 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. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD TREE TRIM AND PLANT CONTRACT - The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department 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 2 equipment to maintain and plant trees in City public right-of-ways and various City facilities rthroughout the year. The contract is renewable up to four additional one-year periods, which is annually presented to City Council for review. 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. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR 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 box mix (ARHM). On May 14, 1996 Council authorized the advertisement of the subject project. 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. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR WEST NEWHALL EVIPROVEMENTS PROJECT - PHASE I - PROJECT NO. 95-504 - BID AWARD - This project will 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. 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. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR VALENCIA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL WMRCONNECT . PROJECT NO. 95.030 - BID AWARD - 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. 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. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR VALENCIA BOULEVARD/SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD MISCELLANEOUS STREET 3 IMPROVEMENTS; SIGNING 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. 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. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR STATE LEGISLATION ASSEMBLY BILL 3248 - The South Coast air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has 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. 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. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT - The General Plan Annual Report is an update of the City's progress in administering and implementing the General Pian. 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. Review and file the report on the General Plan. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR GENERAL, PLAN ANNUAL REPORT - The General Plan Annual Report is an update of the City's progress in 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. Review and file the report on the General Plan. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR MARKETING SERVICES CONTRACT CHANGE FOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT On June 27, 1995, 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. Approve exercising contract option to continue existing annual agreement for marketing services for fiscal year 1996/97. Amount not to exceed $64,000 for services with James G. Moore, III. — 4 ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM LOCAL - RESOLUTION 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 thesefunds. 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. Adopt Resolution No. 96-89, and authorize the City Manager to execute and submit Program Supplement No. 019 to Caltrans. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - In May a Notice Inviting Bids for Computer Equipment and Supplies 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. 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. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR r CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES - In February 1996 it became necessary to contract 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. 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. ITEM 17 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 No. 96-83. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to adopt the consent calendar with the exception of item #2. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None 5 Motion carried. ITEM 18 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING SANTA CLARITA City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required DRAINAGE BENEFIT have been posted. ASSESSMENT AREA 3, TRACT NO. 36496 Bahman Janka, Traffic Engineer, reported that this item is a LOCATED AT WHITES Public Hearing to consider comments for the proposed annual CANYON ROAD AND assessment for Drainage Benefit Assessment District NO. 3. NADAL STREET - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT The proposed assessment for 1996-97 is $122.47 per unit, the FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996- same as last year. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the 97 - RESOLUTION NO- 96- Council will consider the adoption of Resolution No. 96-57 to RESOLUTION NO. 96-58 - confirm the diagram, approve the Engineer's Report and levy 57 the assessments. The Council will consider public comments and may direct staff to modify the report or resolution. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution No. 96-57, approve the Engineer's Report as presented, and authorize the levy of assessments for fiscal year 1996/97. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Darcy, HIajic, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-57 adopted. ITEM 19 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING SANTA CLARITA City Clerk, Donna Grindey, reported that all notices required DRAINAGE BENEFIT have been posted. ASSESSMENT AREA 69 TRACT NO. 43528, This item is a Public Hearing to consider comments for the LOCATED AT SHANGRI- proposed annual assessment for Drainage Benefit Assessment LA DRIVE AND NATHAN District No. 6. The proposed assessment for 1996-97 is $159.00 HILL ROAD - ANNUAL per unit, the same as last year. Upon conclusion of the public ASSESSMENT FOR hearing, the Council will consider the adoption of Resolution FISCAL YEAR 1996.97 - No. 96-58 to confirm the diagram, approve the Engineer's RESOLUTION NO. 96-58 - Report and levy the assessments. The Council will consider public comments and may direct staff to modify the report or resolution. Conduct the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 96-58, approve the Engineer's Report as presented and R authorize the levy of assessments for fiscal year 1996/97. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 96-58, approve the Engineer's Report as Presented and authorize the levy of assessments for fiscal year 1996/97. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, ffigjic, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution 96-58 adopted ITEM 20 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING SANTA CLARITA Donna Grindey, City Clerk, reported that all notices required, DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT have been posted. AREA 18, TRACT NO. 44965 LOCATED AT This is a Public Hearing item to consider comments for the SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AND proposed annual assessment for Drainage Benefit Assessment NATHAN HILL ROAD - District No. 18. The proposed assessment for 1996-97 is ANNUAL ASSESSMENT $159.00 per unit, per year. Upon conclusion of the public FOR FISCAL YEAR 96/97 - hearing, the Council will consider the adoption of Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 96-59 - No. 96-59 to confirm the assessment diagram, approve the Engineer's Report and levy the assessments. The Council will consider public comments and may direct staff to modify the report or resolution. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. It was moved Py Smyth and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution Na 96-59, approve the Engineer's Report as presented and authorize the levy of assessments for fiscal year 1996-97. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Iffajic, Heidt, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution 96-59 adopted 7 ITEM 21 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Donna Grindey, City Clerk, reported that all notices required SAN'T'A CLARITA Donna Grindey, City Clerk, reported that all notice required LANDSCAPE have been posted. MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1 This is a Public Hearing item to consider comments for the CONSISTING OF FOUR proposed annual assessment for Landscape Maintenance ZONES - ANNUpL District No. 1 and the four zones within that district. Upon ASSESSMENT FOR conclusion of the public hearing, the Council will consider the FISCAL YEAR 96-97 - adoption of Resolution No. 96-64 to confirm the assessment RESOLUTION NO. 96-64 diagrams, approve the Engineer's Report and levy the assessments. The Council will consider public comments and may direct staff to modify the report and assessments. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution 96-64 approving the assessment diagrams and Engineer's Reports, and authorizing the annual levy of assessments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Majic, Darcy, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution 96-64 adopted. ITEM 21 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING SANTA CLARITA Donna Grindey, City Clerk, reported that all notices required LANDSCAPE have been posted. MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1 Don Williamsi reported that this is a Public Hearing item to CONSISTING OF FOUR consider comments for the proposed annual assessment for ZONES - ANNUAL Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and the four zones ASSESSMENT FOR within that district. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the FISCAL YEAR 96-97 - Council will consider the adoption of Resolution No. 96-64 to RESOLUTION NO. 96-64 confirm the assessment diagrams, approve the Engineer's Report and levy the assessments. The Council will consider public comments and may direct staff to modify the report and assessments. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution No. 96-64 approving the assessment diagrams and Engineer's Reports, and authorizing the annual levy of assessments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-97 adopted ITEM 23 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING APPROVING PREZONE Donna Grindey, City Clerk, reported that all notices required NO. 92-003 (REVISED) have been posted. AND AMENDMENT TO THE LAFCO Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that this APPLICATION (MASTER item is for the purpose of prezoning to facilitate the annexation CASE NO. 92-094) SECO of a 1.23 acre area on Copper Hill Drive west of Seco Canyon CANYON ANNEXATION - Road. The City proposes to prezone the project site RE RESOLUTION NO. 96-94 - (Residential Estate) in conformance with the City's General ORDINANCE NO. 96-23 - Plan land use designations for the site. Approval of the prezone would allow for annexation to the City of Santa. Clarks. This request serves as a supplement to the prezoning previously approved (Jan. 23, 1996) for the 426 -acre Seco Canyon site. Also required is an amendment to the application presently on file with the Local Agency Formation Commission of Los Angeles County (LAFCO). Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to 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 �o the LAFCO application. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-94 adopted and Ordinance No. 96-23 passed to second reading. ITEM 24 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING COST RECOVERY Donna Grindey, City Clerk, reported that all notices required ANALYSIS AND have been posted. PROPOSED NEW FEE SCHEDULE- Steve Stark, Director, Administrative Services reported that RESOLUTION NOS. 96.82, this item is the first reading of and public hearing on the fee 96.80 AND ORDINANCE ordinance and proposed fee schedule developed from a recently NO. 96-24 completed City service cost recovery analysis. The cost recovery analysis is an update of a business cost analysis completed in 1990 pursuant to the intent of Propositions 4 and 13 which established the "costs reasonably borne" philosophy in California. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. Carl Newton, City Attorney, read the title to Ordinance No. 96- 24. Following discussion regarding taxpayers' subsidy programs, youth programs, swimming programs, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to introduce Ordinance No. 96-24 and pass to second reading and direct staff to aggressively pursue teen participation programs. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Klgjic, Heidt, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 96-24 and Resolution Nos. 96-80 and 96-82 adopted. ITEM 25 Terri Maus, Asst. to City Manager, reported that this item is UNFINISHED BUSINESS on the agenda for adoption of the 1996/97 Budget and the Five ADOPTION OF THE Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The City Council 1996/97 OPERATING AND has conducted two study sessions as well as a public hearing on CAPITAL BUDGET - both items. ADOPTION OF THE 6 YEAR CH' - RESOLUTION Those addressing Council on this item were: Josh Iniguez and NO. 96-56 ADOPTING Marc Aronson. ANNUAL BUDGET; RESOLUTION NO. 96 -70 Following discussion regarding senior citizens, contingency SETTING THE reserve, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to APPROPRIATIONS adopt Resolution Nos. 96-66, 96-70,96-87, 96-88, 96-69, 96-96, LIMIT; RESOLUTION and direct staff to include $100,000 for Creekview Park in Old 10 NO. 96-87 PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES; RESOLUTION NO. 96- 69 ADOPTING THE 5 YEAR - CIP; RESOLUTION NO. 96-88 AMENDING PERSONNEL RULES ITEM 26 UNFINISHED BUSINESS A PREZONE, ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, OAK TREE PERMIT, AND REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Town Newhall, $500,000 loan to the Redevelopment Agency, and $50,000 for the Senior Citizen ($20,000 from sphere of influence account and $30,000 from reserves). On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution Nos. 96-56,96-70, 96-69, 96-87, 96-88, and 96-96 adopted and motion carried. . Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that the Purpose of this item is a Prezone, Annexation and Development Agreement, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Oak Tree Permit, and Review and Certification of an Environmental Impact Report to allow for the development of a 377 acre site with a Business Park that would allow up to four million square feet of industrial development. The project is located at the northern terminus of Rye Canyon Road at 25100 Rye Canyon Road. Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation'. Carl Newton, City Attorney, read the title to Ordinance No. 96- 22. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Majic to 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Majic, Smyth, Heidt, Boyer Noes: None Excused: Nonv Absent: None i Ordinance No. 96-22 adopted and Resolution No. 96-74 adopted. ITEM 27 Intergovernmental Relations Officer, Michael Murphy, UNFINISHED BUSINESS STATE LEGISLATION: AB reported that on May 14, 1996, the City Council voted to 2495 support Assembly Bill 2495 which reconfigures the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). On May 29, 1996, AB 2495 was amended to reflect an agreement between the two major proponents of MTA reorganization, Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich. 11 On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Klajic, Darcy, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-92 adopted. 12 It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to support ITEM 29 AB2495 with a provision to approach Assemblyman Marquette NEW BUSINESS requesting allowing two alternates and if this fails, Council will CITY OF SANTA support AB2495. CLARITA'S STATEMENT With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 28 Robert Newman reported that this item is intended to provide NEW BUSINESS Council with information concerning the roadway and drainage RECEIVE REPORT ON conditions that exists along Wiley Canyon Road, south of Lyons ROADWAY CONDITIONS Avenue. Additionally, Council will be provided with FOR WILEY CANYON information that has been provided to residents along this ROAD SOUTH OF LYONS stretch of road, over the last year. AVENUE -(RESPONSE TO MR. DENNIS HORN Addressing the Council on this issue was: Fred Philipous. CORRESPONDENCE) - Mayor Boyer read a letter from David Horn. Following discussion regarding unsafe driving, accidents, increasing enforcement, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to continue with completion of Infrastructure Master Plan and the realignment of Wiley Canyon Road and to report back to Council on August 27, 1996, and to increase enforcement. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Klajic, Darcy, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-92 adopted. 12 With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 29 Steve Stark, Director, Administrative Services, stated that the NEW BUSINESS City Treasurer is required to annually present the City's CITY OF SANTA Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or to make CLARITA'S STATEMENT any changes to the existing policy. This year's policy has been OF INVESTMENT revised in order to comply with new state laws effective POLICY - RESOLUTION January 1, 1996. N0.96-92 Following discussion regarding reporting policy, custodial bank, and an amendment to Section 3(B), page 10 of the investment policy to read 20% rather than 30%,it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to adopt Resolution No. 96-92 adopting the City of Santa Clarita Statement of Investment Policy for fiscal year 1996-97. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Klajic, Darcy, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-92 adopted. 12 ITEM 30 Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, stated that NEW BUSINESS r at the Study Session on May 21, 1996 staff presented a report COMMERCIAL SECTOR titled Beyond Fifty Percent Waste Reduction by 2000 to the REFUSE RATE City Council. The report showed that the residential refuse ADJUSTMENT rates between 1993 and 1996 increased 15 percent reflecting the changes in landfill tipping fees and increases in the Producer Price Index. During the same period the commercial refuse rate band remained constant. The static commercial rate band does not accurately represent, to businesses, the true cost of land filling and, therefore, discourages interest in the cost savings associated with recycling. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to 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. Councilmember Majic abstained from this item. With no objections it was so ordered. COUNCUIV EMBER Councilmember Heidt questioned the problems with street COMMENTS lights at the four corners of Orchard Village/Valley St. and Lyons Ave. Mayor Boyer stated that Dateline NBC reported crime rate is down 40% in New York City due to a Police Dept. no tolerance policy. ADJOURNMENT At 9:35 P.M. it was moved by Maiic and seconded by Heidt to adjourn to the Breakfast meeting with Supervisor Michael Antonovich on June 27, 1996, 7:30 a.m., Council Chambers. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. MAYOR 13