HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-25 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
March 25,1997
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - No New Business
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT
During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person
should prepare a three (3) minute presentation. Public Participation
speaker's slips must be submitted to the City Clerk. Anyone wishing
to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and
submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. Each person
addressing the Council has three minutes in which to speak, at
which time the red light on the Council dias will appear.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need
special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the
General Services Division, (805) 286-4185. Notification 48 hours
prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable
arrangements. to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR
35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)
Executive Meeting
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the
agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed.
Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of
the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar which may
be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to
pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public
agenda items during the Executive Meeting. This session is open to
the public.
Public Participation
This time has been set aside for the public to address the City
Council on items that are not on the agenda, but those items will not
be acted upon by Council at this meeting other than to review and
return without action or direct staff. ALL speakers must call or
submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk prior to this portion of the
meeting and prepare a presentation not to exceed three minutes.
The thirty minutes allowed for public input will be divided by the
number of people wishing to speak, maximum time allowed will be
three minutes.
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STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation)
INVOCATION - Majic
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor to inquire whether any
member of the public would like to pull for discussion, any
item on the Consent Calendar.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 11, 1997
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Megan Ottman
Rachel Enciso
Paul "Rocky" Leitzell
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by
one motion unless a request is made for discussion, in which case,
the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be
considered separately following this portion of the agenda.
[ ] Motion
1. CDBG SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT - PHASE I - PROJECT
NO. 57-06 - CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER - The scope of
[ ] Vote
this project includes street improvement repair work within
eligible areas of the City. The work involves repairs to
earthquake -damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk, cross gutters,
wheelchair ramps, driveway aprons, asphaltic concrete
pavement, and base. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve
the change order to the contract for CDBG Supplemental Project
Phase I, Project No. 57-06, with R.C. Becker & Son, Inc. In the
amount of $300,000.00. Authorize the City Manager or his
designee to approve all documents relating to this contract.
[ ] Motion
2. WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2
PROJECT NO. 72034 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - This
[ ] Vote
project will install curb, gutter, and sidewalk, and reconstruct
streets in the West Newhall area. This project will address the
need for sidewalks in the vicinity of Newhall Elementary
School. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and
specifications for the West Newhall Improvements, Phase 2 -
Project No. 72034, and authorize the. advertising for bids.
PA
[ ] Motion
3. TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT WILEY CANYON
ROAD/LA GLORITA CIRCLE - EVANS AVENUE -
[ ] Vote
PROJECT AWARD (PROJECT NO. 20002) - On January 28,
1997, Council approved the plans and specifications and
authorized the advertisement of the subject project. On
February 26, 1997, seven bids were received by the City Clerk.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract for traffic
signal installation to TDS Engineering for $92,899, and
authorize a 20 percent contingency expenditure should any
change orders to the contract become necessary. Authorize the
City Manager or designee to approve all documents relating to
this contract.
[ ] Motion
4. CONTINUATION OF SUNDAY TRANSIT SERVICE - On
July 9, 1996, the City Council approved operating local fixed
[ ] Vote
route bus service and dial -a -ride service on a six-month
demonstration basis. This service was established on .October
6, 1996. Between October 6, 1996 and February 23, 1997,
average Sunday ridership was 1,432. During the month of
February, average Sunday ridership was 1,453. Sunday service
has clearly exceeded projections over the last five months.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve continuation of Sunday
local fixed route and dial -a -ride service on a permanent basis.
[ ] Motion
5. PRESENTATION OF LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH
UCLA FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SUMMIT - The
[ ] Vote
item is a recently executed Letter of Agreement between the
City of Santa Clarita and the University of California, Los
Angeles. The Agreement sets forth the scope of work, budget,
and responsibilities of each party for the UCLA Summit on the
Future of Solid Waste Management, scheduled for April 23 &
24, 1997. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
[ ] Motion
6. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE NEWHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
[ ] Vote
COMMUNITY CENTER AND PROGRAM - RESOLUTION
NO. 97-18 - Authorizes use of the City's name in working with
the Theater for Children Foundation, Inc., the Santa Clarita
Repertory Theater and the Newhall School District to develop
the Newhall Elementary School auditorium as a
culturallperforming arts facility. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 97- 18, authorizing use of the City's name
in working to develop the Newhall Elementary School
Auditorium as a cultural/performing arts facility.
[ ] Motion
7. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 9 AND 10 -RESOLUTION NO.
97.35 - This resolution approves and ratifies payment the
[ ] Vote
demands presented in the check register. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 97-35.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
[ ] Staff
8. NEWS VENDING MACHINE ORDINANCE - SECOND
READING AND SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE CITY OF
[ ] Speakers
SANTA CLARITA NEWS VENDING MACHINE PERMIT -
ORDINANCE NO. 97-5 - RESOLUTION NO. 97=21 - On
[ ] Motion
March 11, 1997, News Vending Machine Ordinance No. 97-5
was introduced to the City Council for the first reading.
(] Discussion
Additionally, a schedule of fees for a News Vending Machine
Permit was introduced. City Council conducted the public
[ ] Vote
hearing and received public input on the adoption of the
ordinance and the schedule of fees. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 97-5,
amending chapter 13.24 of Title 13, Division 1 of the Santa
Clarita Municipal Code concerning the regulation of news
vending machines on the public right-of-way. Adopt Resolution
No. 97-21 to establish a schedule of fees for the City of Santa
Clarita News Vending Machine Permit.
9. IMPOSING CIVIL FINES FOR MUNICIPAL CODE
[ ] Staff
VIOLATIONS: RESOLUTION NO. 97-14 AND ORDINANCE
NO. 97-2 - During their regularly scheduled meeting on
[ ] Speakers
February 25, 1997, the City Council reviewed a proposed
municipal code -civil fine program. This type of program was
(] Motion
recently authorized by a new law (California Government Code
53069.4) adopted by the California State Legislature. On March
(] Discussion
11, 1997, staff presented an agenda report which provided a
general description of the program and statement of its intended
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use. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 97-14,
waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 97-2; amending
Title 1 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code to allow for the
imposition of civil fines.
NEW BUSINESS
10. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 18 OF THE
[ ] Staff
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE- BUILDING CODE,
SECTION 18.02 - AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN
[ ] Speakers
SECTIONS - EARTHQUAKE PROVISIONS - ORDINANCE
NO. 97-4 - On October 22 1996, the Building and Safety
[ ] Motion
Division presented to the City Council information on possible
amendments to the Building Codes regarding earthquake design
[ ] Discussion
provisions to improve earthquake safety. These earthquake
amendments will result in added building strength in resisting
[ ] Vote
earthquake forces for wood frame buildings. They will also
provide for construction of stronger concrete and steel frame
buildings. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance
No. 97-4 amending the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code,
waive further reading, and pass to second reading.
[ ] Staff
11. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION WORK
PROGRAM - The recommended work program for the
[ ] Speakers
Economic Development Division re-established the primary
Economic Development focus on retention and expansion of
[ ] Motion
existing businesses. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve
recommended work program for the Economic Development
[ ] Discussion
Division.
[ ] Vote
[ ] Staff
12. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF. SANTA CLARITA AND THE WILLIAM S. HART
[ ] Speakers
UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE
COORDINATION OF FARES AND SERVICE FOR
[ ] Motion
TRANSPORTING STUDENTS BETWEEN HOME AND
SCHOOL - Providing explanation and rational for the proposed
[ 1 Discussion
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Williams S. Hart
Unified School District to coordinate fares and bus service for
[ ] Vote
student transportation. This MOU will eliminate the fare
differential between the two services, make the best use of each
system, and minimize overcrowding. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Authorize City Manager to negotiate a Memorandum
of Understanding with William S. Hart Unified High School
District to coordinate fares and bus service for the
transportation of students between home and school.
[ ] Staff
13. STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 1266 - The State
Water Project (SWP) Contractors are sponsoring Senate Bill
[ ] Speakers
1266 (Knight) relating to redevelopment. The bill, if enacted,
would make it permissive for a redevelopment agency board of
[ ] Motion
directors to establish for a State Water Project contractor
located within the redevelopment agency, a pass through
[ ] Discussion
amount up to 100% of the contractor's tax increment retained
by the redevelopment agency. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
[) Vote
Adopt a formal position of "neutral" regarding Senate Bill 1266.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
North County Transportation Coalition
Circulation Element Amendment Steering Committee
Committee on Aging
STAFF COMMENTS
Chamber Liaison
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT - March 27,1997 - Breakfast Meeting with
Assemblyman George Runner - 8 a.m. - City Hall Orchard Rooms
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