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Home My WebLink About1997-03-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6.30 PAL MARCH 26,1997 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. CITY CLERK'S City Clerk, Sharon Dawson, 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 Addressing the Council at this time was Cheryl Grotefend, Jan PARTICIPATION McDonald, Patricia McMullen and Gerry Hayes, concerning poor commuter bus service (11 written comments were also submitted on this issue); Jack Ancona, concerning the use of federal money; John Steffen, concerning a man who died while being held at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station; and B. J. Atkins, Glo Donnelly, Connie Worden-Roberts, Valerie Thomas, Tim Burkhart, President of the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce, John Reardon, and Gregg Lawler, concerning the use of federal money for road improvements and the letter sent by Councilmember Majic (1 written comment was also submitted on this issue). INVOCATION Councilmember Klajic introduced Phyllis Trevor of the Santa Clarita Church of Religious Science who led the invocation. PLEDGE OF Councilmember Klsjic led the Pledge of Allegiance. ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Darcy, second by Boyer, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Heidt, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of March 11, 1997, as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/RECOGNITION Mayor Smyth read a "Caught Ya Doing Something Good" Award for Rachel Enciso and presented an Award to Megan Ottman for their work to help the homeless. He also presented a City tile plaque to Paul 'Rocky" Leitzell for his years of service to the youth and families of our community. _ ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR CDBG SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT - PHASE I - PROJECT NO. 57-06 - CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER - The scope of 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. 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. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 - PROJECT NO. 72034 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - This 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. Approve the plans and specifications for the West Newhall Improvements, Phase 2 - Project No. 72034, and authorize the advertising for bids. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT WILEY CANYON ROAD/LA GLORITA CIRCLE - EVANS AVENUE - 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. 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. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUATION OF SUNDAY TRANSIT SERVICE - On July 9,1996, the City Council approved operating local fixed 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. Approve continuation of Sunday local fixed route and dial -a -ride service on a permanent basis. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR PRESENTATION OF LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH UCLA FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SUMMIT - The 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 t Solid Waste Management, scheduled for April 23 & 24, 1997. Receive and file. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEWHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 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 cultural/performing arts facility. 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. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 9 AND 10 - RESOLUTION NO. 97-35 - This resolution approves and ratifies payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 97-35. Motion by Darcy, second by Boyer, to adopt the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND Mayor Smyth declared a recess at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened RECONVENE the meeting at 8:02 p.m. All Councilmembers were present. ITEM 8 T. Brad Therrien, Assistant City Engineer, reported that on UNFINISHED BUSINESS March 11, 1997, News Vending Machine Ordinance No. 97-5 NEWS VENDING was introduced to the City Council for the first reading. MACHINE ORDINANCE - Additionally, a schedule of fees for a News Vending Machine SECOND READING AND Permit was introduced. City Council conducted the public SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR hearing and received public input on the adoption of the THE CITY OF SANTA ordinance and the schedule of fees. CLARITA NEWS -VENDING MACHINE PERMIT - No requests to speak were submitted on this item. ORDINANCE NO. 97-5 - RESOLUTION NO. 97-21 Assistant City Attorney, Tom Altmayer, read the title to Ordinance No. 97-5. Motion by Heidt, second by Darcy, to 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Majic, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 97-5 adopted. ITEM 9 Ruben Barrera, Building Official, reported that during their UNFINISHED BUSINESS regularly scheduled meeting on February 25, 1997, the City IMPOSING CIVIL FINES Council reviewed a proposed municipal code -civil fine program. FOR MUNICIPAL CODE This type of program was recently authorized by a new law VIOLATIONS: (California Government Code 53069.4) adopted by the RESOLUTION NO. 97-14 California State Legislature. On March 11, 1997, staff AND ORDINANCE 97-2 presented an agenda report which provided a general description of the program and statement of its intended use. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Assistant City Attorney, Tom Altmayer, read the title to Ordinance No. 97-2. Motion by Darcy, second by Boyer, to 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: KI$jic, Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance 97-2 adopted. ITEM 10 Ruben Barrera, Building Official, reported that on October 22, NEW BUSINESS 1996, the Building and Safety Division presented to the City ADOPTION OF Council information on possible amendments to the Building AMENDMENTS TO TITLE Codes regarding earthquake design provisions to improve 18 OF THE SANTA earthquake safety. These earthquake amendments will result CLARITA MUNICIPAL in added building strength in resisting earthquake forces for CODE - BUILDING CODE, 11 SECTION 18.02 - wood frame buildings. They will also provide for construction AMENDMENTS TO of stronger concrete and steel frame buildings. CERTAIN SECTIONS - EARTHQUAKE No requests to speak were submitted on this item. PROVISIONS - ORDINANCE NO. 97-4 Assistant City Attorney, Tom Altmayer, read the title to Ordinance No. 97-4. Motion by Darcy, second by Boyer, to introduce Ordinance No. 97-4 amending the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code, waive further reading, and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 97-4 passed to second reading. ITEM 11 Mike Haviland, Economic Development Manager, reported NEW BUSINESS that the recommended work program for the Economic ECONOMIC Development Division re-established the primary Economic DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Development focus on retention and expansion of existing WORK PROGRAM - businesses. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to approve recommended work program for the Economic Development Division for 90 days with a study session to be held outlining what the Chamber and City can do. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported NEW BUSINESS that this item provides an explanation and rational for the MEMORANDUM OF proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UNDERSTANDING Williams S. Hart Unified School District to coordinate fares BETWEEN THE CITY OF and bus service for student transportation. This MOU will SANTA CLARITA AND THE eliminate the fare differential between the two services, make WILLIAM S. HART UNION the best use of each system, and minimize overcrowding. HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE COORDINATION No requests to speak were submitted on this item. OF FARES AND SERVICE Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to authorize the City FOR TRANSPORTING Manager to negotiate an amendment to the Joint Powers STUDENTS BETWEEN Agreement or a Memorandum of Understanding with William HOME AND SCHOOL S. Hart Unified High School District to coordinate fares and bus service for the transportation of students between home and school. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, NEW BUSINESS reported that the State Water Project (SWP) Contractors are STATE LEGISLATION: sponsoring Senate Bill 1266 (Knight) relating to SENATE BILL 1266 redevelopment. The bill, if enacted, would make it permissive for a redevelopment agency board of directors to establish for a State Water Project contractor located within the redevelopment agency, a pass through amount up to 100% of the contractor's tax increment retained by the redevelopment agency. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to adopt a formal position of "neutral" regarding Senate Bill 1266. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmembers Darcy and Heidt provided information from the last meeting of the Committee on Aging. In response to request from Councilmembers, Planning Manager Jeff Lambert provided an update on the Circulation Element Amendment Steering Committee. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, asked that Council consider a special session on April 24, 1997, for the purpose of considering the annexation for Seco Canyon. Meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. Council consented. Chamber Liaison report, the legislative committee received a presentation for Assemblyman George Runner's office regarding legislation. 0 The committee voted to recommend to the chamber board Support for Assemblyman Runner's AB388 which will permit Castaic Lake Water Agency to enter the electrical energy business. COUNCILMEMEER Councilmember Darcy stated that she received a letter of COMMENTS invitation for a gathering at Valencia High School Gym of Pastors and congregations of 18 parishes to commemorate Good Friday. Councilmember Boyer noted receipt of the letter from Larry Bird raising the issue of Section 108 money and requested that the memo to Council providing an update of this issue be circulated to Mr. Bird. ADJOURNMENT At 9:14 p.m., motion by Boyer, second by IGajic, to adjourn to the neat regular meeting of the City Council. FATTEST: minmu23.9T Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 7