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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-08 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m. April 8,1997 City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - 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 Meetine 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 iso en 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. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) INVOCATION - Smyth 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 25, 1997 March 27, 1997 AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS Child Passenger Safety Week - Optimist Club - Zone 5 Always Buckle Children in Backseat - Optimist Club - Zone 5 PRESENTATIONS Coleen Walker - Southern California Gas Company RECESS TO NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 10, 1996 CONSENT CALENDAR - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 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 theagenda. CONSENT CALENDAR NRDA 1. (] Motion NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT -RESOLUTION NO. RDA 97-3 - In accordance with the requirements of the [ ] Vote California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a redevelopment agency is formally required to adopt guidelines and procedures for environmental review and evaluation of projects. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. RDA 97-3, adopting the City's Local Guidelines and Procedures as those of the Agency. NEW BUSINESS (] Staff NRDA 2. [] Speakers NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT -RESOLUTION NO. RDA 974 - A resolution of the Redevelopment Agency [ ] Motion authorizing changes to the project boundaries for the Newhall Redevelopment Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt [ ] Discussion Resolution No. RDA 974, approving changes to the Project Area boundaries for the Newhall Redevelopment Project. [ ] Vote ADJOURN NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 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. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS - The California Contract Cities [ 1 Vote Association will be holding its Annual Municipal Seminar in May, 1997. The Association has requested that member cities submit resolutions on topics of general interest for consideration by the full membership at its business meeting of May 17, 1997. City Council approved resolutions must be submitted to the California Contract Cities Association by April 18, 1997. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Support submission of the resolution requesting that the California Contract Cities Association support state legislative proposals evaluating the division of Los Angeles County into two or more smaller counties. [ ] Motion 2. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CDBG 1997-98 ACTION PLAN In conjunction with the City's application for Federal Assistance [ ] Vote through the CDBG Entitlement Program, the City is required to submit an Action Plan. to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development that identifies the programs, projects and activities that address our community needs in one year increments. At this time, City staff is ready to provide this document to the City Council for their review and approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the City's 1997/98 Action Plan; direct staff to post the City's 1997/98 Action Plan for a period of 30 days for public input and comment; and direct staff to execute and submit the City's 1997/98 Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. [] Motion 3. HAZARDOUS WASTES ON STATE -FUNDED RIGHT-OF- WAY ACQUISITIONS - RESOLUTION NO. 97-22 - This [ ] Vote agenda items requests that the City Council adopt a resolution in accordance with California Transportation Commission requirements that certifies due diligence will be done regarding the possible discovery of hazardous waste. The resolution further holds the State harmless for liabilities associated with the acquisition of property for the planned Newhall Metrolink station. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 97- 22. [ ] Motion 4. RESIDENTIAL REFUSE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS: MODIFICATION TO THE YARD [] Vote TRIMMINGS RECYCLING PROGRAM -RESOLUTION NO. 97.38 - At the March 11, 1997 meeting, City Council directed staff to amend the residential franchise agreements to include the following: 1) collection tags for up to 12 additional 32 -gallon containers or 12 bundles of yard trimmings each calendar year, upon customer request free of charge; 2) collection tags for additional trash or yard trimmings at a cost of $1.00 per 32 -gallon container, or residents can order 12 extra collection tags for a cost of $10.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Execute the franchise agreement amendments with Atlas Refuse Removal, Blue Barrel Disposal, and Santa Clarita Disposal Companies to reflect the yard trimmings recycling program changes and the provisions for additional collection containers. Adopt Resolution No. 97-38. [ ] Motion 5. SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL - PHASE III - PROJECT NO. 99-047-02 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - This project consists of [ ] Vote the construction of a Class I (off-road) bicycle trail adjacent to the north side of Soledad Canyon Road and Valencia Boulevard, between the Metrolink Station and the South Fork of the Santa Clara River (just east of Creekside Road). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to issue a Notice of Inviting Bids for Project No. 99-047-02, the "trail" portion of the project, subject to incorporation of final design review comments. Council adoption of the plans and specifications to be made at the time of contract award. [ ] Motion 6. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES JANITORIAL CONTRACT -Power Building Janitorial Services [ ] Vote was previously awarded the bid for janitorial services but failed to provide the performance bond which is grounds to terminate the contract. Bell Building Maintenance, the second apparent qualified low bidder, has indicated they can comply with all requirements and documents. Funds have been budgeted in the current fiscal year for City park building and other recreation facilities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Cancel the contract with Power Building Janitorial Services and award the contract to Bell Building Maintenance in the amount of $13,629 plus a contingency of 10 percent to cover special requests. Authorize City Manager to execute the contract and si all documents. [ ] Motion 7. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - JANITORIAL CONTRACT FOR 1997-98 BUDGET - Request [ ] Vote to waive the bid process, and implement the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Janitorial Contract for all City park buildings and Recreation facilities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to waive the low bid process for the procurement of all future Parks, Recreation, and Community Services janitorial services, and allow the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the selection of janitorial services. [ ] Motion 8. TAX SHARING RESOLUTIONS FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NOS. 294 AND 296 - Tax -sharing [ ] Vote resolutions to establish tax increment funding for Sanitation District No. 26 to provide wastewater treatment services to the areas included in Sanitation District Annexation Nos. 294 and 296. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 97-34 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 294; and adopt Resolution No. 97-36 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 296. [ ] Motion 9. TRANSFER JURISDICTION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY OF [ I Vote SANTA CLARITA - An informational item indicating that upon the annexation of Northbridge and Seco/Mountain View into the City of Santa Clarita, the landscape maintenance districts within those areas now fall within the jurisdiction of the City. City staff is working on a turnover process for the maintenance activities. Staff will submit a joint resolution to the City Council for their consideration in an upcoming meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Direct staff to proceed with the transfer of jurisdiction for Northbridge and Seco/Mountain View landscape districts and to prepare the joint resolution for transfer of jurisdiction for Landscape District Zones 2,3,4 and 5. [ ] Motion 10. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 11 AND 12 -RESOLUTION NO. 97-37 - This resolution approves and ratifies payment the [ ] Vote demands presented in the check register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 97-37. PUBLIC HEARING 7 11. RAILROAD AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 95- [ ] Open 065 - NEWHALL METROLINK STATION - RESOLUTION Hearing NOS. 97-23 THROUGH 97-33 - This project involves the reconstruction of Railroad Avenue from San Fernando Road [ l City Clerk south of 4th Street to San Fernando Road at 11th Street, and the acquisition of property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve [ ] Staff the location of the Newhall Metrolink Station site. Conduct the public hearing, review the evidence presented, including staff [ 1 Speakers report and public comments, and close the hearing. Adopt Resolution No. 97-33 to approve the Negative Declaration for the [ 1 Motion Railroad Avenue Improvement Project, pursuant to Section 15070 of CEQA. Adopt Resolution No. 97-31 of Necessity, authorizing [ ] Discussion the commencement of eminent domain proceeding so as to acquire the interests of Assessor's Parcel No. 2831-026-001 [ 1 Vote required for the widening and reconstruction of Railroad Avenue. Adopt the following Resolutions of Necessity, authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceeding so as to acquire the interests of the partial -take of the corresponding Assessor's Parcel Numbers required for the widening and reconstruction of Railroad Avenue: Resolution No. 97-23 - A.P.N. 2831-026- 900,901,904 through 913; Resolution No. 97-24 - A.P.N. 2831-007- 028; Resolution No. 97-25 - A.P.N. 2831-010-038; Resolution No. 97-26 - A.P.N. 2831-010-011; Resolution No. 97-27 - A.P.N. 2831- 014-005; Resolution No. 97-28 - A.P.N. 2831-018-009; Resolution No. 97-29 - A.P.N. 2831-018-014 and 015; Resolution No. 97-30 - A.P.N. 2831-019-021; Resolution No. 97-32 - A.P.N. 2831-010-043. Direct the City Attorney to file the actions expeditiously. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary for the acquisition. Authorize the City Manager to make deposits of investment funds in amounts totaling approximately $1,400,000, made payable to the Superior Court Clerk, to obtain Orders of Immediate Possession for the purposes of acquisition of the land required for the Newhall Metrolink Station and right-of-way necessary for the construction 7 [ ] Staff [ ] Speakers [ ] Motion [ ] Discussion [ ] Vote UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 18 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE- BUILDING CODE, SECTION 15.02 AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN SECTIONS EARTHQUAKE PROVISIONS - ORDINANCE NO. 97-4 - On March 25, 1997, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 97-4 amending the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code and passed the matter to a second reading at tonight's meeting. The ordinance presents all of the Building Code amendments contained in the Municipal Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 97-4 amending the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code. 13. MOBILEHOME RELOCATION 11VIPACT ORDINANCE - [ ] Staff ORDINANCE NO. 97-6 - After hearing testimony on November 12, 1996, the City Council instructed staff to continue working [ ] Speakers with the mobilehome committee on several unresolved issues concerning a relocation ordinance. The mobilehome committee [ ] Motion has reached consensus on the remaining issues. The draft ordinance no longer contains a sunset clause and notification is [ ] Discussion required when a park begins to acquire a substantial number of homes. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Take testimony, discuss, [ ] Vote waive further reading of Ordinance No. 97-6 regarding mobilehome park closures, and pass to second reading. Instruct staff to immediately prepare an amendment to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, allowing a 10% increase at time of transfer of ownership, and an appeal procedure to be used in certain compelling circumstances. NEW BUSINESS 14. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 15.44 OF THE SANTA [ I Staff CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED: INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF [ I Speakers LICENSING REFUSE ROLL -OFF SERVICES ORDINANCE NO. 97-7 - At the February 4, 1997 study session, [ ] Motion the City Council directed staff to develop and implement a licensing system for refuse roll -off bin services. Staff has [ ] Discussion prepared the necessary amendments to the City's Integrated Waste Management Code and has developed the necessary [ ] Vote licensing application and agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce, waive further reading and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 97-7 and direct staff to set a public hearing and prepare a recommendation to establish licensing application, license and per ton fees for roll -off refuse services. [ ] Staff 15. COUNCIL COMMITTEES -On a yearly basis, the City Council updates the Council committee list. Mayor Smyth has requested [ ] Speakers that the list be reviewed by Council at this time, make any necessary revisions and approve. RECOMMENDED ACTION: (] Motion Review and approve Committee list. [ ] Discussion [ ] Vote [ ] Staff 16. CITY COUNCIL SUMMER RECESS AND HOLIDAY DATES The City Council has previously identified a period of time [ ] Speakers during the summer in which regular meetings are canceled as well as canceling meetings that fall close to holidays. [ ] Motion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Declare City Council summer recess for July 22, August 5 (Study Session), and August 12. Give [ ] Discussion direction to staff in regard to the first meeting of November, 1997 and the second meeting in December, 1997. [] Vote [ ] Staff 17. RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE (RMDZ) UPDATE - Staff will provide the City Council with a [ ] Speakers presentation updating the status of the City's RMDZ program. The presentation will include a brief overview of the program and [ ] Motion its goals, the potential changes and developments in the RMDZ's low-interest loan program, local promotional efforts that are [ ] Discussion currently underway and planned efforts that are in the process of implementation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive [ ] Vote presentation. [ ] Staff 18. STATUS REPORT #9 ON LA COUNTY LANDFILL ISSUES AND THE PROPOSED ELSMERE CANYON LANDFILL IN [ ] Speakers THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY - To keep the City Council and the public informed on these issues, the City Manager [ ] Motion presents a report once a month. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and discuss update information; provide guidance, and [ ] Discussion consider any new direction to staff [ ] Vote [ ] Staff 19. SISTER CITIES - At the City Council Study Session of April 1, 1997, Councilmember Boyer requested that the Council send a [ I Speakers letter of invitation to the Mayor ofAurangabad, India, inviting him to visit Santa Clarita. The letter of invitation from Mayor [ I Motion Smyth would be sent at the request of the Sister Cities Association a local committee, of which the City is a member. [ I Discussion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Draft a letter for the Mayor's signature which invites Aurangabad's Mayor to Santa Clarita. [ ] Vote This will begin the formalized Sister. City relationship between Santa Clarita and Auran abad. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT 10