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.
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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
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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.
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NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT -RESOLUTION
NO. RDA 974 - A resolution of the Redevelopment Agency
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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3. HAZARDOUS WASTES ON STATE -FUNDED RIGHT-OF-
WAY ACQUISITIONS - RESOLUTION NO. 97-22 - This
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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10. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 11 AND 12 -RESOLUTION NO.
97-37 - This resolution approves and ratifies payment the
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demands presented in the check register. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 97-37.
PUBLIC HEARING
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11. RAILROAD AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 95-
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065 - NEWHALL METROLINK STATION - RESOLUTION
Hearing
NOS. 97-23 THROUGH 97-33 - This project involves the
reconstruction of Railroad Avenue from San Fernando Road
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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
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report and public comments, and close the hearing. Adopt
Resolution No. 97-33 to approve the Negative Declaration for the
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Railroad Avenue Improvement Project, pursuant to Section 15070
of CEQA. Adopt Resolution No. 97-31 of Necessity, authorizing
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the commencement of eminent domain proceeding so as to
acquire the interests of Assessor's Parcel No. 2831-026-001
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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
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[ ] 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
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with the mobilehome committee on several unresolved issues
concerning a relocation ordinance. The mobilehome committee
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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,
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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
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CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED: INTEGRATED
WASTE MANAGEMENT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF
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LICENSING REFUSE ROLL -OFF SERVICES
ORDINANCE NO. 97-7 - At the February 4, 1997 study session,
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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
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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.
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[ ] 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
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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
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presentation.
[ ] Staff
18. STATUS REPORT #9 ON LA COUNTY LANDFILL ISSUES
AND THE PROPOSED ELSMERE CANYON LANDFILL IN
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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
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[ ] Staff
19. SISTER CITIES - At the City Council Study Session of April 1,
1997, Councilmember Boyer requested that the Council send a
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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.
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This will begin the formalized Sister. City relationship between
Santa Clarita and Auran abad.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
STAFF COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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