HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-09 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
JULY 9,1996
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Boyer called the regular meeting of the City Council to order
at 6:30 p.m.
CITY 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 Addressing the Council were: Larry Bird, 24877 Walnut St., S.C.,
regarding Redevelopment and expenditures for consultants.
INVOCATION Councilmember Heidt gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF Councilmember Heidt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
All GLANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Klgjic and seconded by Heidt to approve the
agenda with the exception of items 2, 10, 16, 19, 22, & 25 to be
pulled for discussion and to add items 40 & 41 as subsequent need
items which arose after the posting of the agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: M jic, Heidt, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Non4'
Excused: Norte
Motion carried.
PRESENTATION Mike Rubin, Associate Planner, made a slide presentation on the
annual General Plan update.
RECESS TO COMMUNITY At 7:22 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed to the Community Recovery
RECOVERY AGENCY Agency meeting (see Community Recovery Agency minutes).
RECONVENE At 7:42 p.m. Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular meeting of the City
Council.
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ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
VACATING NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR THE SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY
RECOVERY PLAN UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT -
RESOLUTION NO. 96-86 - The Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate
District, Division Seven, as part of its in the case of Castaic Lake Water Agency v. City of Santa
Clarita ordered the trial court to direct the City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita
Redevelopment Agency to vacate the Notice of Exemption finding that the adoption of the Santa
Clarita Community Recovery Plan and all related documents were exempt as a project from the
California Environmental Quality Act. Adopt Resolution No. 96-86.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATE LEGISLATION. SENATE BILL 1890 - SB 1590 would make the decision of the California
Supreme Court in Santa Clara County Transportation Authority v. Guardino overturning two lower
court decisions which declared Proposition 62 unconstitutional, non -retroactive to general taxes
enacted or increased prior to December 14, 1995.
Addressing the Council on this issue were: Jack Ancona and
Marc Aronson. Following discussion regarding mandates, it
was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to support Senate
Bill 1590 and transmit statements of position to the Santa
Clarita state legislative delegation, Senator O'Connell, League
of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association and
independent Cities Association.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Boyer
Noes: Majic, Smyth
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
QUARTERLY BROCHURE CONTRACT CONTINUATION - Renewal of the contract with
Schoolhouse Publications for the printing and mailing of the City s quarterly recreation and general
information brochure. Authorize the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department to
extend the contract of Schoolhouse Publications for an additional year, pursuant to the terms and
conditions of the original contract.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING AGREEMENT - As part of the City's
1996/97 budget, city Council allocated $150,000 to the Santa Clarita Committee on Aging to provide
recreational, health and wellness programs at the Senior Center. Approve, and authorize staff to
execute an agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in the amount of $150,000
for the implementation of recreational, health and wellness programs; and the City and senior
Center work together on a long term solution for financing senior activities.
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` CONSENT CALENDAR
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA AND THE SANTA CLARITA SENIOR CENTER FOR TRANSIT SERVICES - MOU
authorizing the City to issue a check in the amount of $50,000 to the Santa Clarita Senior Center in
exchange for services supporting the Santa Clarita Transit program. Approve the MOU, authorize
the Mayor to execute the MOU with the Santa Clarita Senior Center, and issue a check in the
amount of $50,000 budgeted in Account No. 01-6000-230 in exchange for services supporting the
Santa Clarita Transit program.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
RENEWAL OF HEADSTART LEASE AGREEMENT - On August 10, 1992, the City of Santa
Clarita and Latin American Civic Association entered into a two year Lease Agreement with the
William S. Hart School District for use of the Walnut Street property in Newhall for the Headstart
program. The lease will expire on August 10, 1996. Approve the amendment to lease between the
City of Santa Clarita and the William S. Hart Union High School District for the operation of a
Headstart Program; direct the City Manager to execute upon approval by the District's board; and
staff to return to Council with a report in September.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRES ROBLES EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC TRAIL ACCESS - The Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Department has completed the construction of the Santa Clara River Phase II.
Staff has completed negotiation for an easement for access at the end of Nugget Drive. The Tres
Robles Homeowners Association, the owners of the property, have granted an easement to the City.
Approve the easement with the Tres Robles Homeowners Association and direct the City Clerk to
record the easement.
ITEM S
CONSENT CALENDAR
PRIVATE PROPERTY TRAIL ACCESS AGREEMENT - A License Agreement for private
property access to the City's trail system. Approve the License Agreement and authorize staff to
begin negotiations with private property owners; authorize City Manager to execute the License
Agreement upon successful negotiations; authorize staff to establish a license fee based on the
amount of staff time required to issue the License Agreement.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD BED FOR POOL CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES - The City has budgeted $36,000 in
Account No. 01-9105-215 for the purchase of pool chemicals and supplies for the five pools operated
by the City for the 96197 fiscal year. Upon consideration, it has been determined that the apparent
low bidder, Leslie's Pool Supplies, submitted an incomplete bid package. Reject the number one
bid, Leslie's Pool Supply, as being incomplete and accept bids number two and three, and award a
contract to the lowest qualified bidder, Inter Valley Pool Supply, for the amount of $23,767.37.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD BID FOR ASPHALT CONCRETE - BID #PW 95-96-28 - As part of its annual
operation, the Street Maintenance Division requires asphalt concrete. The total amount used
exceeds $25,000 and staff bids the supply.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Majic to continue this
item to the Council meeting of August 27, 1996. On voice vote,
it was so ordered.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD BID FOR READY -TO -POUR CONCRETE BID #PW 95.96.29 - As part of its annual
operation, the Street Maintenance Division requires ready -to -pour concrete. The total amount used
exceeds $25,000 and staff bids the supply. Award the bid for ready -to -pour concrete to Curtis Sand
& Gravel and authorize the City Manager to sign the required documents and appropriate funds to
Account No. 02-6509-215 in the amount of $25,000 and authorize a 10 per cent contingency
expenditure should any change order to the contract becomes necessary.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
SELECTION OF PRINTING CONTRACTOR FOR SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT
TIMETABLES - Approval of printing contractor selected, as a result of Invitation to Bid TR -95-96-
33, to print Santa Clarita Transit timetables twice yearly for a two-year period. Award the bid for
timetable printing to Excel Graphics and authorize the City Manager to sign the required
documents and appropriate funds to Account No. 55-7000-211 in the amount of $46,915.56 and
authorize a 10 percent contingency expenditure should any change order to the contract become
necessary.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD BID FOR FOUR POST, ABOVE GROT4ND VEHICLE HOIST 50,000 POUND
CAPACITY - The vehicle hoist to be utilized for vehicle maintenance services was approved in the
1996-97 budget. The City fleet has increased to a point where it becomes cost effective and increases
productivity to have a hoist. Award the bid for the ground vehicle hoist and jack to Myers Tire
Supply and authorize staff to purchase the ground vehicle hoist from funds appropriated to Account
No. 01-6400-402 in the amount of $19,267.86, and authorize the City Manager to sign all contracts.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
DIAL -A -RIDE FARE STRUCTURE CHANGE - The Santa Clarita Transit dial -a -ride service
currently generates approximately 2% of its operating costs from passenger fares. Staff has
conducted surveys of similar services and fare structures within Los Angeles County. At this time,
Santa Clarita has one of the lowest dial -a -ride fares, while enjoying a much higher median
household income than many areas charging higher fares. For example, the dial -a -ride fare in
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Santa Ciarita is $.75, and in the Antelope Valley it is $1.50. At this time, staff tentatively plans to
recommend an October 1st dial -a -ride base fare of $1.50, in order to meet new costs associated with
the American Disabilities Act, improve the farebox recover ratio, and to be consistent with fares
charged by other agencies. Staff will meet with affected parties during the summer and return with
111 specific recommendations for action at the August Council meeting. Accept report for information
purposes only. Council directed staff to explore $1.00 fee increase.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE TRANSFER FROM WESTERN WASTE
INDUSTRIES TO USA WASTE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF BLUE BARREL DISPOSAL -
RESOLUTION NO. 96-90 - Western Waste Industries (WWI) is merging with USA Waste Services,
Inc., resulting in the creation of the third largest waste management company in the United States.
Under the existing franchise agreements with Blue Barrel Disposal/WWI the City has provision for
review of the franchise prior to transfer of ownership. Approve Resolution No. 96-90 transferring
residential and commercial refuse franchises from Western Waste Industries to USA Waste
Services, Inc. Direct staff and attorney to prepare residential and commercial franchise agreements
in accordance with these modifications for signature by the Mayor.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
RAILROAD AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT - Robert Newman
stated that this project involves the reconstruction of Railroad from San Fernando Road south of
Newhall Avenue to San Fernando Road north of Lyons Avenue.
Addressing Council on this item was: Carl Kanowsky.
Following discussion regarding the notification of business
people, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Klgjic to
authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the
contract for design services of the Railroad Avenue
Reconstruction PrWect with HDR Engineering, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $247,700.00, plus $52,300.00 for
contingency oats; and direct staff to notify all property
owners and business owners; to provide information regarding
dissemination of notification, and to set up a regular meeting
time.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION - PROJECT NO. 95-041- Council approval is requested to
include additional work which involves the installation of interconnect conduit and pullboxes along
the south side of Via Princessa from Whites Canyon Road to Weyerhauser Drive for future traffic
signal interconnect. Authorize the additional expenditures and approve contract change order
with Promark Construction in the amount of $20,000, and approve a budget transfer of $20,000
from Account No. 02-5400-227 to Account No. 02-95041-227.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
MAY WAY(VIA PRINCESSA - SIGNAL / INTERCONNECT INSTALLATION AND ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 95-036 - BID AWARD - On May 14, 1996, Council
authorized the advertisement of the subject project. The scope of this project includes the
installation of a traffic signal, traffic signal interconnect conduit and cable, modifications to the road
improvements, and striping at the intersection of May Way and Via Princessa. The proposed
construction will allow for the safe passage of pedestrians, students and motorists through the
intersection. Award the contract to Paul Gardner, Inc. for $115,085.00 (from William S. Hart School
District [$61,700.00] and Western Pacific Housing [$93,300.001), and authorize a 20 percent
contingency expenditure should any change orders to the contract become necessary; authorize the
City Manager or his designee to approve all documents relating to this contract; appropriate
$155,000.00 to Account No. 30-95036-227 and increase estimated revenues in Account No. 30-3610.
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
MCBEAN PARKWAY STORM DRAIN - PROJECT NO. 95-064 - BID AWARD - The scope of
this project includes the construction of a major storm drain system. The storm drain will replace
an existing open channel on the west side of McBean Parkway that currently extends from just
north of Valencia Boulevard to the Santa Clara River. The project is being funded by the Economic
Development Administration (EDA).
It was moved by Majic and seconded by Darcy to approve the
award of the contract for the McBean Parkway Storm Drain
Project to Obfrg Contracting in the amount of $1,633,978, and
authorize a 10% contingency; authorize $1,797,376 in EDA
funds from the proposed 1996/97 fiscal year project budget;
and authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all
documents relating to this construction contract and that this
will benefit the hotel/conference center.
On roll call:
Ayes: K[sjic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: Heidt
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
FY 1995-96 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 95-040 - BID AWARD -
j This project involves the surface preparation and application of emulsion slurry seal to seal surface
cracks, stop raveling, improve skid resistance, and increase the useful pavement life of our
roadways. Approve the plans and specifications for the FY 1995-96 Annual Slurry Seal Program;
award the contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc., the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of
$263,744.98, and authorize a 20 percent contingency expenditure should any change orders to the
contract become necessary; authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all documents
relating to this contract.
ITEM 21
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA PARKWAY PROJECT - AWARD ALIGNMENT STUDY CONTRACT -
PROJECT NO. 95-059 - This project consists of the alignment study and preliminary
environmental study for the proposed roadway to connect Bouquet Canyon from north of
Alamogordo Road to Soledad Canyon Road east of the Metrolink Station, which will provide
improved circulation in the Valley. Six firms submitted written proposals to the City, and staff
determined that HDR/Willdan Consultant Engineering Company would best fulfill the City's needs
for this project. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for the alignment study design
services of the Santa Clarita Parkway Project with HDR/Willdan Consultant Engineering Company
in an amount not to exceed $290,338, plus $40,000 for contingency costs.
ITEM 22
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR THE TOWSLEY CANYON ANNEXATION (ANNEXATION
NO. 1989-01) - RESOLUTION NO. 96-95 - The Towsley Canyon Annexation is a proposal to annex
25 parcels of land of approximately 720 acres to the City of Santa Clarita. The annexation area is
located immediately west of the Golden State Freeway (Interstate 5) extending approximately one
mile to the west; the southern portion of the annexation area extends to the south approximately
3/4 -mile south of the Calgrove Boulevard exit, and to the north to approximately 500 feet north of
Lyons Ranch road. The majority of the annexation area consists of vacant land, with four of the
properties developed with residences and various *cessory buildings.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to continue
this item to August 27th and direct staff to work with
property owners.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 23
CONSENT CALENDAR
TAX SHARING FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION N0.290 - RESOLUTION NO.
96-98 - A tax -sharing resolution to provide the necessary funding to the Sanitation Districts for
providing wastewater treatment service to the area included in Sanitation District Annexation No.
290. Adopt Resolution No. 96-98 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax
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revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 290.
ITEM 24
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADDITIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY UNIT TO
FINALIZE INSPECTIONS AND PERMIT PROCESSING FOR EARTHQUAKE Authorize
additional contractual services by Willdan Associates for work associated with Earthquake Recovery
Unit; authorize the City Manager to execute all contract documents and extend P.O. #E0075 by
$151,709.21 for a total of $3,203,371.06 from the earthquake contingency Account No. 90-29937-
227.
ITEM 25
CONSENT CALENDAR
REDEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES • City Council to approve hiring of
environmental and redevelopment plan adoption consultant services consistent with Downtown
Newhall Improvement Program and authorize staff to retain consultant services for environmental
and redevelopment plan adoption.
Those addressing the Council on this issue were: Carl
Kanowsky and Connie Worden-Roberta.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Majic to authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Cotton/Beland
Associates for an amount not to exceed $90,000, for
environmental and redevelopment plan adoption consultant
services respectively, effective July 9th following the approval
of the Redevelopment budget; and it is recommended that the
$180,000 funds be allocated from Account No. 85-8700-227; and
a system of community input be developed for immediate use
with staff, consultants, and the community.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Klajic, Darcy, Heidt, Boyer
Noes: None t
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 26
CONSENT CALENDAR
RENEWAL OF CITY CDBG SUBRECIPIENT CONTRACTS - Renewal of existing CDBG
subrecipient contracts for the coming year to provide for the continuation of services provided
through the City s CDBG Program. Approve the City's CDBG subrecipient contracts for Program
Year 96/97; direct staff to take the necessary actions needed to execute these contracts to provide
services to City residents.
ITEM 27
CONSENT CALENDAR
FAIR HOUSING IMPEDIMENTS STUDY - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) requires that the City implement measures to affirmatively further fair
housing in compliance with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended. Recently, as a
result of new fair housing regulations being implemented by HUD, the City is being required to
conduct an analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Approve the City's Fair Housing
Impediments Study and direct staff to submit this document to HUD.
ITEM 28
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
IMPACT SCIENCES TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR
THE NORTH VALENCIA ANNEXATION PROJECT (MASTER CASE NO. 95-242) - Staff is
seeking approval to contract with Impact Sciences to prepare an EIR for the proposed North
Valencia Annexation project for the area located south of Newhall Ranch Road, east of Avenue
Anza, north of Magic Mountain Parkway and the Auto Center and west of Valencia Blvd. And
Bouquet Canyon Road adjacent to the City boundary. The applicant, Valencia Company, would pay
the cost of the EIR preparation while City staff would administer the contract. Authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract with Impact Sciences to prepare an EIR for the North Valencia
Annexation project for an amount not to exceed $95,000, subject to the review and approval of the
City Attorney. Funds will be available in Account No. 20-2269.
ITEM 29
CONSENT CALENDAR
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL -
Staff reviews competitively awarded service and maintenance agreements annually to determine
renewal opportunities. Generally, renewing an existing agreement provides the best value to the
City when performance and working relationships have been good and prices have remained
competitive. Staff recommends renewal of the agreements and associated expenditures. Approve
renewal of the agreements, whose funds are approved and budgeted, as listed in the report.
Authorize the City Manager to execute contract documents, and approve any contract changes not
exceeding 15% of the original contract amount.
ITEM SO
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NO. 25 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-99 - Resolution approves and ratifies
payment the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 96-99.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to approve the
consent calendar with the exceptions of items #2, 10, 16, 19, 22
& 25 which were pulled for discussion.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Magic, Heidt, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
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Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing.
City Clerk, Donna Grindey, reported that all notices required
have been posted.
Councilmember HIajic excused herself from this item at 8:44
p.m., due to possible conflict of interest.
ITEM 31
Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, and Brian
PUBLIC HEARING
Boeskin, Solid Waste Analyst, reported that the commercial
COMMERCIAL SOLID
refuse franchise agreement provides for rate band adjustments
WASTE FRANCHISE
based on changes in landfill tipping fees and the Producer Price
AMENDMENT OF RATE
Index (PPI). The Rate Bands may further be adjusted to create
BAND - RESOLUTION
incentives for commercial recycling.
NO. 96-100
Addressing the Council were: Charles Caspary.
ITEM 32
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REVIEW OF
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY BUDGET AND
LOAN TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY - RESOLUTION
NO. 96-101
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to adopt
Resolution No. 96-100, as amended, reflecting adjustments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Abstain: MejiV
Resolution Not 96-100 adopted.
Terri Maus, Assistant to City Manager, reported that the
meeting of May 28, 1996, the City Council gave conceptual
approval to the Downtown Newhall Improvement Program.
The proposed budget provides for the necessary funding to
retain consultants to assist agency set up including conducting
a blight survey, ensuring compliance with AB 1290, conducting
a public participation program and preparing financial
information.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by IGsjic to adopt
Resolution No. 96-101 authorizing a loan by the City of Santa
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Merits. to the Redevelopment Agency in the amount of
$500,000.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Majic, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 96-101 adopted.
ITEM 33
Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
this is the second reading of the Fee Ordinance. The City
COST RECOVERY
Council conducted a public hearing regarding the Ordinance
ANALYSIS AND
and proposed fee schedule on June 25, 1996. The City Council
PROPOSED NEW FEE
reviewed the fee schedule in detail with staff during a Study
SCHEDULE - SECOND
Session on June 4, 1996. Conduct second reading of and adopt
READING ORDINANCE
Ordinance No. 96-24. Adopt Resolution Nos. 96-80 and 96-82.
NO. 96-24 - RESOLUTION
This item per4ins to an ordinance prezoning the project site
NOS. 96-80 AND 96-82
City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title to Ordinance No. 96-
APPROVING PREZONE
24.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 96-24 and adopt
Resolution Nos. 96-80 and 96-82 and correct page 7 of the fee
schedule under Recreation.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, Klgjic, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 96-24 adopted; Resolution Nos. 96-80 and 96-82
adopted.
ITEM 34
This item per4ins to an ordinance prezoning the project site
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
from County A-2-2 to City RE to allow for annexation of a 1.23
APPROVING PREZONE
acre area of land located north of Copper Hill Drive and west of
NO. 92-003 (REVISED)
Seco Canyon Road ("Seco Canyon Annexation").
(MASTER CASTE NO. 92-
094), TO FACILITATE
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96 -
ANNEXATION OF 1.23
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ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED NORTH OF
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to waive further
COPPER HH -1 DRIVE
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 96-23, approving Prezone No.
AND WEST OF SECO
92-003 (revised).
CANYON ROAD. ("SECO
CANYON" ANNEXATION)
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ORDINANCE NO. 96-23 -
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Darcy, Majic, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 96-23 adopted.
ITEM 35
City Clerk, Donna Grindey, reported that at their regular
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
meeting of May 28, 1996, Council declared two vacancies on the
NOMINATION OF
Planning Commission and two vacancies on the Parks &
PLANNING
Recreation Commission. Notice of Vacancy was published and
COMMISSIONERS AND
posted and receipt of applications was June 21, 1996.
PARKS AND
RECREATION
Councilmember Klajic nominated Darla Hoback, Planning
COMMISSIONERS
Commission and Henry Schultz, Parks & Recreation
Commission. Councilmember Heidt nominated Ralph
Killmeyer, Planning Commission and Maria Fulkerson, Parks
& Recreation Commission.
It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Heidt to accept the
nominations presented.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Smyth, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 36 Councilmember Klajic excused herself from this item at 9:10
UNFINISHED BUSINESS p.m. due to a possible conflict of interest.
RECOMMENDATIONS
RESULTING FROM Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, made a
BEYOND 50 PERCENT presentation qqnn BEYOND 50 PERCENT WASTE
WASTE REDUCTION BY REDUCTION'BY2000.
2000 • RESOLUTION NO.
86-103 Those addressing the Council on this item were: Charles
Caspary and Dennis Voerner.
Following discussion regarding greenwaste, costs, and barrels,
it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve
implementation of a residential yard trimmings recycling
program not to exceed $1.50 per household per month; direct
staff and franchisees to implement the yard trimmings
recycling program by October 1, 1996, and purchase and
distribute necessary containers, proceed with franchising
temporary bin services and continue researching unit pricing
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approaches and prepare recommendations; adopt Resolution
No. 96-103 as revised; and staff conduct an extensive public
education campaign and return in September with a progress
report.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Heidt, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Abstain: Klajic
Motion carried.
ITEM 37
Ron Kilcoyne, Transportation Manager, reported that the
NEW BUSINESS
Sunday service was the single most requested service
SANTA CLARITA
enhancement at the 1996 Unmet Transit Needs Hearing-,
TRANSIT LOCAL
which was conducted locally by the LACMTA in February.
SUNDAY SERVICE
This service enhancement is especially attractive as it requires
DEMONSTRATION
no additional equipment. Santa Clarita Transit maintains an
PROJECT
on -board passenger comment card program which records
customer requests. The cost to implement a six-month
demonstration project for local fixed -route Sunday service,
would be $94,000. Increases in Proposition A Discretionary
Incentive funds that will accrue to us because of our ridership
increases will cover that cost, as well as the cost to continue
the service through June of 1997, should the project be
successful. The costs for Sunday service and the increased
revenues are included in the FY 97 Transit budget.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to approve a
six-month Local Fixed -Route Sunday Service Demonstration
Project.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Klgjic, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None w
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 38
Ron Kilcoyne, Transportation Manager, reported that the
NEW BUSINESS
Santa Clarita Transit local bus system currently generates
SANTA CLARITA
approximately 18% of its operating costs from passenger fares.
TRANSIT LOCAL BUS
Staff has conducted surveys of similar services and fare
SERVICE STUDENT
structures. At this time, Santa Clarita Transit has one of the
MONTHLY PASS FARE
lowest Student Monthly Pass fares at $10.00 in the area. For
INCREASE
example, the Student Monthly fare in Santa Clarita is $10.00;
in the Antelope Valley it is $21.00; in Simi Valley it is $24.00;
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and in the San Fernando Valley it si $20.00. The base fare for
school bus service is $100 per five-month semester, but only
$50 for transit bus service. A five dollar increase in the transit
monthly pass will increase that cost to $75, narrowing the
competitive gap.
ITEM 39
This item was received by the City Council and continued to a
NEW BUSINESS
Council meeting in September for public hearing.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
BOARD OF
City Manager, George Caravalho, stated that per Council
SUPERVISORS'
request, this item is on the agenda to discuss the Los Angeles
CONSIDERATION OF A
County Chief Administrative Officer's proposed
TAX SHARING
recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to approve a tax
AGREEMENT WPPH
sharing agreement with the developer in relation to the
NEWHALL LAND AND
Valencia Marketplace project.
FARM RE: VALENCIA
MARKETPLACE
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to transmit a
letter from the Mayor to the County of Los Angeles stating our
concerns and requesting they be. addressed.
On voice vote, it was so ordered.
ITEM 40 This item was placed on the agenda by Councilmember Heidt
SUBSEQUENT NEED as a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the
STUDENT agenda. The Hart School District Boardmembers will be
PARTNERSHIP meeting on Wednesday evening to discuss providing a
classroom for expelled students.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by ffi$jic authorize the
City Manager and Councilmembers Heidt and Smyth to attend
the School Board meeting to offer alternatives.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 42 Father Patrici A. Power of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
SUBSEQUENT NEED requested that the City create a permanent easement to save
GRANT OF EASEMENT the City tree from removal in front of the Church. The
AGREEMENT easement for construction and permanent use involves a 6x20
foot strip on Lyons Avenue.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klgjic to approve the
easement; authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement; and direct the City Clerk to record the document.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, HIajic, Smyth, Heidt, Boyer
Noes: None
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Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
COUNCILMEMBER Mayor Boyer announced the recipient of the ICMA Award of
COMMENTS Excellence is City Manager, George Caravalho.
Councilmember Klejic requested term limits for Council and
Commissions, and elected Mayor be placed on an agenda for
discussion. She also requested reports on the activist meetings
and the Chamber of Commerce meetings.
City Manager, George Caravalho, stated that per Council
request, this item is on the agenda to discuss the Los Angeles
County Chief Administrative Officer's proposed
recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to approve a tax
sharing agreement with the developer in relation to the
Valencia Marketplace project.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to transmit a
letter from the Mayor to the County of Los Angeles stating our
concerns and requesting they be addressed.
On voice vote, it was so ordered. Councilmember Darcy
requested more information on the Parks & Recreation
Commission meetings.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:17 p.m., it was moved by HIajic and seconded by Smyth
to adjoum the meeting to July 13, 1996, 9:00 a.m. for Council
team building.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
MAYOR
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