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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-08 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR. MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. JULY 8,1997 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney Carl Newton announced that this closed session is for the purpose of (1) Conference with legal counsel - Anticipated Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) - three matters. Conference with legal counsel - Anticipated Litigation, Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) - one matter. RECESS At 6:02 p.m., Mayor Smyth recessed to closed session in the Orchard Room. RECONVENE Mayor Smyth reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:35 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney Carl Newton announced that, in Closed Session, Council considered and authorized lawsuits to be filed against Rancho Financial Associates regarding Tract Nos. 43519 and 45284 and against Pacific Bay Homes regarding Tract No. 44846. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:37 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ^" Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:38 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT City Clerk Sharon Dawson announced that anyone wishing to 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 at this time was John Steffen, regarding consideration of taking over the Castaic Lake Water Authority, and Skip Newhall, regarding exhaust from City buses. INVOCATION Councilmember Boyer led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Boyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to approve the agenda, removing items 7 and 15 from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Darcy, second by Boyer, to approve the minutes of the June 24,1997 meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS(RECOGNITION There were none. PRESENTATIONS There were none. ITEM 1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORK PROGRAM As carried over from the June 24, 1997 meeting, Mike Haviland, Economic Development Manager, and Gary Choppe, Myrna Chepro, Cheryl Adams, and Tian Burkhart, representing the Chamber of Commerce, reported to the City Council on the contract for Economic Development Services with the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and outlined the Economic Development work program. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. 2. with staff to come back with a program for stimulating businesses in the City. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS TO PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY At 7:27 p.m., Mayor Smyth recessed to the Public Financing Authority. RECONVENE At 7:40 p.m., Mayor Smyth reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR HEADSTART LEASE AGREEMENT - Renewal of the City's lease agreement for the Headstart program. City Council to approve the amendment to the lease between the City of Santa Clarita and the William S. Hart Union High School District for the operation of a Headstart Program and direct the City Manager to execute the lease upon approval by the District's board. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR COWBOY POETRY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP CONSULTANT AGREEMENT Request approval of Amorosano Associates Public Relations for the 1998 Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival sponsorship consultant. That the City Council approve the sponsorship agreement for the 1998 Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (SCAN) TEAM - The SCAN Team was developed as a result of an independent task force formed by the Mayor of the City of Lancaster to study the magnitude of child abuse problems in the Antelope Valley. City Council to approve the recommendation of the Youth Alliance Committee that the City of Santa Clarita participate with the SCAN Team to include attendance at the monthly meetings, training for Emergency Room staff, and extending the span of resources in the Santa Clarita Valley to aid in the apprehension of child abusers, $5,000 (Account No. 7430-7312). ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT SECO CANYON ROAD/DECORO DRIVE, AND AVENUE STANFORD/RYE CANYON ROAD - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (PROJECT NO. 28001) - This project provides for the modification to traffic signals to aid in the reduction of congestion with a total project budget of $50,000. City Council to approve the plans and specifications for the traffic signal modifications at Seco Canyon Road/Decoro Drive and Avenue Stanford/Rye Canyon Road and authorize the advertisement for bids. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARDING JANITORIAL CONTRACT FOR 1997/98 - Award of bid for janitorial services for City parks buildings and other recreation facilities for 1997/98 with funds budgeted in the current fiscal year for the term of the contract through June 30, 1998, in Account No. 7320-8001, Contract Services. That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for janitorial services to Lee's Maintenance for the amount of $64,690.68, with an option to renew for an additional three years. Authorize an additional $5,000 for contingencies for change orders and for additional services when required. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD FISCAL YEAR 97/98 ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES - Award of contract for office supplies for fiscal year 1997/98. That the City Council award the fiscal year 97/98 contract to Office Depot for an amount not to exceed $50,000 from various accounts and authorize the City Manager to approve all contract documents and change orders. Motion by Heidt, second by Darcy, to reject all bids and direct staff to bring back an alternative proposal to the next regular meeting of the City Council in August. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD FISCAL YEAR 97/98 CONTRACT FOR OPERATING CITY HALL TELEVISION SYSTEM - Award of contract for operating the television system in City Hall for fiscal year 1997/98. That the City Council award the fiscal year 97/98 contract for operating the City Hall television system to Artistic Resources for $32,000 plus a 10% contingency from Account No. 2410- 8110 and authorize the City Manager to approve all documents and change orders. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR SOUTH FORK TRAIL PHASE III (PROJECT 81001) BID AWARD- Award of bid for the construction of a Class I (off-road) bicycle trail extension of the existing South Fork Trail from the existing trail terminus at the vacated Newhall Avenue westerly to the Orchard Village Road bridge. That the City Council award a contract to the low bidder, Advanced Construction, in the amount of $176,105.50. Authorize a contingency expenditure of 10% for unforseen conditions, appropriate an additional $35,705 to Account No. 81001452-8001 and establish additional estimated revenues of $35,705 in Account No. 452-5110. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve all documents relating to this contract and to execute all licenses, agreements and easements related to this project. 11 ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR FOUR OAKS DEWATERING WELLS (PROJECT NO. 73007) - BID AWARD - Award of bid for dewatering wells in the Four Oaks area to lower the area's high groundwater. That the City Council award the contract to Foothill Engineering and Dewatering, Inc. in the amount of $248,077.60, and authorize a 10% contingency. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve all documents relating to this contract. Authorize the transfer of $25,000 from Account No. 4320-8028 and $32,000 from Account No. 4310-8001, totaling $57,000, to Account No. 7300- 7001 for the design and construction of the concrete drainage channel for the subject project. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR REALIGNMENT OF LUTHER DRIVE (PROJECT NO. 95-068) - Award of bid for removal of the existing roadway from 200 feet north of the centerline of Mandan Street to Soledad Canyon Road and the reconstruction of Luther Drive 143 feet to the east of its present location. The project will also provide road improvements along Soledad Canyon Road, including a raised median, a deceleration lane, a right -turn pocket, and the construction of a new signal at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Luther Drive/Homyr Place. That the City Council award the contract to Excel Paving Company in the amount of $339,280.00 and authorize a 20% contingency. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve all documents relating to this contract. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR UPGRADE OF THE CITY S QUICNET TRAFFIC SURVEILLANCE AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Discussion of the operation of the City's existing Traffic Surveillance System and the need to upgrade it to accommodate the system's expansion to include more than 60 traffic signals throughout the City. This project will be funded 80% by MTA grant and 20% by PFA. That the City Council waive the bidding process as BI Tran Systems, Inc. is the sole source and distributor of the "QuicNet Traffic Surveillance and Management System," and authorize the City Manager to award the contract to BI Tran Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $45,000. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD) - PARCEL MAP NO. 22206, MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN NO. 1356 - RESOLUTION NO. 97-89 - Adoption of resolution to authorize the transfer of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain No. 1356 to the LACFCD and to request the LACFCD to accept this transfer to commence maintaining said storm drain. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 97-89 for the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements to the LACFCD for purposes of operation, maintenance, repair and improvements. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Quitclaim Deed for the easements to the LACFCD on behalf of the City. Direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the report indicating the date and action taken with specified documents to the County. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR " APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - TRACT MAP r-- NO. 45148 - Approval of final map for property on the southeast corner of Comet Way and Sand Canyon Road consisting of 17.1 acres which is being subdivided into 10 residential parcels. That the City Council approve the map, accept the offers of dedication, make the required findings, instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate, and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate indicating approval and acceptance of dedications. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - TRACT MAP NO. 52206 - Approval of final map for property on Magic Mountain Parkway adjacent to the Valencia Country Club Golf Course between McBean Parkway and the freeway consisting of 10.02 acres which is being subdivided into 5 parcels. That the City Council approve the map, accept the offers of dedication, make the required findings, instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate, and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate indicating approval and acceptance of dedications. As requested by Council, staff displayed a map of and explained the improvements to be made. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to approve the recommended action. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Smyth ,.., Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - TRACT MAP NO. 45979 (FINAL PHASE) - Approval of final map for property on northeast side of Alderbrook Drive at Pinksand Road consisting of 10.00 acres which is being subdivided into 16 lots. That the City Council approve the map, accept the offers of dedication, make the required findings, instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate, and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate indicating approval and acceptance of dedications. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of final maps for property approximately 400 feet west of the intersection of Via Princessa and Rainbow Glen Drive. These maps are the second and final phases of the tentative tract approval and will eventually be the building site of 127 detached condominiums. That the City Council approve the maps, accept the offers of dedication, make the required findings, instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate, and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate indicating approval and acceptance of dedications. 0 ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR JOINT RESOLUTION OF NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1995-01- HUNTER'S GREEN ANNEXATION - Adoption of resolution approving and authorizing the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue resulting from Annexation 1995-01 of approximately 103 acres of uninhabited land in the Sand Canyon area, adjacent to the existing City limits. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 97-85 for transmittal to LAFCO and action by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT AND JURISDICTION, ANNEXATION OF PARCEL MAP NO. 18681- Granting consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles for property at Bouquet Canyon Road and Newhall Ranch Road into Lighting Maintenance District 1967 and County Lighting District LLA -1. That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 97-79 granting consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles in the matter of Project No. 191-122. ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR SAN FERNANDO ROAD (STATE ROUTE 126, PHASES III AND IV) PLACERITA CREEK BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 96-27) - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - Acceptance of project including modification of the existing Placerita Creek Bridge barrier and sidewalk installation on the west side of San Fernando Road from the Placerita Creek Bridge to Circle J Ranch Road. That the City Council accept the work performed by Steven Rodgers Co. on this project. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the 10% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices as provided by law have been filed. ITEM 21 CONSENT CALENDAR RIGHT -TURN POCKETS ON SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AT GOLDEN OAK ROAD AND RUETHER AVENUE (PROJECT NO. 95-046 AND 95-047) - AWARD CONTRACT - Award of contract for projects to enhance safety and improve traffic flow along the Soledad Canyon Road corridor by constructing two new right turn pockets at the intersections of Soledad Canyon Road at Golden Oak and Soledad Canyon Road at Ruether Avenue, including necessary relocations and minor traffic signal modifications. That the City Council award the contract to R. C. Becker & Son Inc. for $212,479.50 and authorize a 20% 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 22 CONSENT CALENDAR This item was removed from the agenda. 7 r'^ ITEM 23 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24 AND 25 - RESOLUTION NO. 97-88 - Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check registers. That the City Council adopt Resolution 97-88. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to approve the consent calendar with the exception of items 7 and 15. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting at 7:52 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:05 p.m. AGENDA CHANGES Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to consider item 29, Railroad Avenue Improvements (Project 95-065) and item 30, Ordinance 97-12, Newhall Redevelopment Project, following the public hearings, before item 26. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 24 PUBLIC HEARING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1- ZONE NOS. 23 (MOUNTAIN VIEW) AND 46 (NORTHBRIDGE) - ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been posted. In report, Lawrence Cushman, Supervising Civil Engineer, indicated that this public hearing was to consider the proposed annual assessment for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and four zones within that district. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 97-91 approving the assessment diagrams and Engineer's Report and authorizing the annual levy of assessments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Smyth 0 Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 25 PUBLIC HEARING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1- ZONE NOS. T2 (OLD ORCHARD), T3 (VALENCIA HILLS), T4 (VALENCIA MEADOWS) AND T6 (LA QUESTA) - ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been posted. In report, Lawrence Cushman, Supervising Civil Engineer, indicated that this public hearing was to consider the proposed annual assessment for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and four zones within that district. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 97-90 approving the assessment diagrams and Engineer's Report and authorizing the annual levy of assessments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, IGajic, Boyer, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 29 Through earlier action, Item 29, Railroad Avenue Improvements (Project 95-065) - Bid Award, was considered at this time. ITEM 30 Through earlier action, Item 30, Ordinance 97-12, Newhall Redevelopment Project, was considered at this time. ITEM 26 UNFINISHED BUSINESS POTENTIAL MODIFICATION OF SANTA CLARITA'S CURRENT STREET ADDRESS SYSTEM Councilmember Boyer reported that this item was for consideration of modification of the City's street address system if any area code change should occur as a result of an announcement by Pacific Bell officials that portions of their clientele currently serviced by the "805" area code will be split within the next five years. 0 ' Addressing the Council on this item was Laurene Weste. Motion by Boyer, second by Illajic, to direct staff to prepare a more detailed proposal/RFP and report back to Council within 90 days. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 27 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ACQUISITION OF 1.45 ACRES OF PROPERTY FOR THE TOWN CENTER TRANSIT CENTER ("TCTC") In report, Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, advised that this item was to consider a proposal to acquire 1.45 acres of property for the purpose of constructing a bus -to -bus passenger transfer station, including 12 bus bays, a central passenger platform, ingress/egress, landscaping, and ancillary passenger/driver amenities. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Heidt, second by Darcy, to adopt the Negative Declaration. Authorize the acquisition of the identified property for $567,000 subject to all agreed upon terms and conditions as represented in the proposal letter of May 22, 1997, satisfactory performance of all required due diligence, and completion of all necessary investigations; authorize the City Manager to open escrow and execute all documents necessary in the acquisition of the property. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, HIajic, Boyer, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 28 CONSENT CALENDAR UNIT PRICING SYSTEM STUDY RESULTS Councilmember Majic elected not to participate on this item based upon a determination that she has a financial interest by reason of a source of income to her related to the decision within 12 months prior to the time a decision is made and left the meeting at this time. Dennis Luppens, Administrative Assistant, advised that as directed by Council at their July 9, 1996 and March 11, 1997 meetings, staff would present options for a residential unit pricing �-- system. Lisa Skumatz, SERA, provided details of the proposal and displayed overhead projections. SI] No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to receive and file the Unit Pricing Study final report from SERA. Direct staff to bring back a recommendation that does not include a rate increase for 60 -gallon can users or a bag system (2 bags a week) and to try a pilot program. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt Noes: Smyth Absent: None Not Participating: Klajic Motion carried. Councilmember Klajic returned to the meeting at this time. ITEM 29 CONSENT CALENDAR RAILROAD AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 95-065) - BID AWARD T. Brad Therrien, Assistant Engineer, reported that this item was to award the bid for reconstruction of Railroad Avenue from San Fernando Road south of 4th Street to San Fernando Road at 11th Street and to realign and widen Railroad Avenue. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Darcy, second by Boyer, to award the contract to Gueno Development Co. Inc., in the amount of $1,941,691.00 and authorize a 20% 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. Approve a purchase order to Los Angeles County for professional construction engineering, inspection, surveying, geotechnical services, traffic signal controllers, cabinets and poles for the Railroad Avenue Project in an amount not to exceed $300,000 from Account No. 72015104 and waive the bid requirement. Approve the purchase of street light equipment and concrete poles from Southern California Edison Co, in the amount of $75,000 from Account No. 72015104. Direct staff to report back on the type of signal poles to be purchased for the project. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klujic, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 11 " ITEM 30 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 97-12 - NEWHALL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, stated that Ordinance No. 97-12 was introduced at the July 1, 1997 special meeting and was now ready for second reading and adoption by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Newhall Redevelopment Project. Councilmember Heidt had previously indicated that she elected not to participate on this item based upon a determination that she has a financial interest in the decision by reason of the ownership by herself or a member of her immediate family of real property in close proximity to the project and left the meeting at this time. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Smyth read the title to Ordinance No. 97-12. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 97-12 approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Newhall Redevelopment Project. On roll call vote: Ayes: lDajic, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Not Participating: Heidt Ordinance 97-12 adopted. Councilmember Heidt returned to the meeting at this time. ITEM 31 UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEWHALL RANCH PROJECT UPDATE Jeffrey Lambert, Planning Manager, gave an update of the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan Project, specifically the status of issues raised by the City. Addressing the Council on this item was Laurene Weste. Council consensus to direct staff to contact Regional Planning with the issues stated in the letter from Mr. Joseph M Edmiston, AICP, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy; that staff consider the City as being another local public agency to which this property could possibly be dedicated; that the Santa Clara Raver and high country issue is not yet resolved; and that assurance be given that the trail system will be complete and will meet with the trail system going to Castaic and the City trail system. 12 °^ ITEM 32 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 97-11- FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE Lawrence Cushman, Supervising Civil Engineer, stated that as introduced at the June 10, 1997 meeting, this item was for the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 97-11 amending the Santa Clarita Municipal Code to add sections regulating development within the City's floodplain. Addressing the Council on this item was Lynne Plambeck. Carl Newton, City Attorney, read the title to Ordinance No. 97-11. Motion by Klajic, second by Darcy, to waive further reading and to adopt the Floodplain Management Ordinance, Ordinance 97-11. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 97-11 adopted. ITEM 33 NEW BUSINESS FY 1996/97 OVERLAY PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 70011) - BID AWARD T. Brad Therrien, Assistant City Engineer, stated that this item was to award the bid to resurface various streets Citywide as part of the City's annual overlay program. Motion by Heidt, second by Darcy, to award the contract (Option 1) to Excel Paving Company in the amount of $1,877,030 and authorize a 20/c contingency. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve all documents relating to this contract. Approve the cooperative City/County project agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works for the overlay of Bouquet Canyon Road in County jurisdiction. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth Noes: None . Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 34 NEW BUSINESS ADVANCED REFUNDING OF PFA BOND - RESOLUTION NO. 97-93 Steve Stark, Director, Administrative Services Department, reported that in October of 1991, the City of Santa Clarita issued bonds to fund certain public improvements through the Public Financing Authority (PFA), a joint powers authority created by the City and Redevelopment Agency. This item accompanied the Public Financing Authority agenda item considered earlier 13 this evening. Motion by Boyer, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 97-93 authorizing the refunding of the 1991 certificates of participation, approving the execution, sale, and delivery of refunding certificates of participation with the principal amount. not to exceed $20,900,000 to provide funds to refinance the coat for certain public improvements. Authorize and approve certain documents in connection with the execution, sale, and delivery of said refunding certificates of participation. Authorize the City Manager to approve and sign all contracts relating to the hiring of a financing team consisting of Kelling, Northcross & Nobriga, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $65,000 for financial advisory services, and Musick, Peeler & Garrett, LLP, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 as bond counsel. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 35 NEW BUSINESS STATUS REPORT #12 ON LA COUNTY LANDFILL ISSUES AND THE PROPOSED ELSMERE CANYON LANDFILL IN THE SCV City Manager George Caravalho provided the status report on County landfill issues and the proposed Elsmere Canyon landfill. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) Councilmember Darcy reported on the North County Transportation Committee, the Legislative meeting and the upcoming joint meeting with Supervisor Antonovich. Councilmember Klajic reported on the Senior Center Committee meeting and the issues with Dial - a -Ride, and the Local Government Commission Conference. Councilmember Heidt reported on the Saturday Metrolink service. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Caravalho reported on the community activist meeting. The issues that were discussed were the Circulation Element, reclaimed water and Newhall improvements. He also reported on the Los Angeles Childrens' Planning Council., 14 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ATTEST: CITY -CLERK 15