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Home My WebLink About1997-11-25 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING (� CITY OF SANTA CLARITA j` CITY COUNCIL 6:00 PAL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PAL NOVEMBER 25,1997 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 with the exception of Councilmember Darcy who was home recuperating from a car accident that occurred yesterday morning. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session was for the purpose of- Conference f Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Greer vs. City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC117310; and Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.(a) - Bill Foster vs. State of California, County of Los Angeles and City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC180361. RECESS At 6:01 p.m., Mayor Smyth recessed to closed session in the Orchard Room. RECONVENE Mayor Smyth reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:28 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:29 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. 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 Chuck Graham representing BF Goodrich Specialty Chemicals and Gary Gage representing RCR Companies, regarding CPVC material and the corrosion of piping, and Marsha McLean, regarding live Council meetings and public participation. INVOCATION Mayor Smyth led the invocation and wished Councilmember Darcy a speedy recovery. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Smyth led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Boyer, second by Kla jic, to approve the agenda, moving Item 3 to Item 16.1, continuing Item 7 to a future meeting, removing Item 9 from the Consent Calendar for discussion, moving Item 14 to Item 11.1, and moving Item 15 to Item 11.2. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Boyer, second by Heidt, to approve the minutes of the October 28, 1997 and November 49 1997 regular meetings, and the November 4, 1997 joint meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klaljic, Smyth Noes: None Absent: Darcy Motion carried. AWARDWRECOGNITIONS Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented a plaque to Gary Mast, recipient of the John Anson Award. 2 ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR REPLASTER VALENCIA GLEN POOL - PROJECT NO. M0005 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - The Park Rehabilitation Program previously approved by City Council consists of numerous projects, including the replaster of Valencia Glen Pool. Approve the plans and specifications for Project No. M0005 and authorize advertising for bids for the Replaster Valencia Glen Pool project. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE DISTRICT ZONE NO.5 - MAY WAY TRACT 48108 - This item is to authorize a contract for the landscape maintenance for Landscape Maintenance District Zone No. 5, at May Way and Via Princessa Tract 48108. Award contract to Oak Springs Landscape for $53,762, and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure. The funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 1997/98 in Account No. 7511-8001. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 3 (Discussed as Item 15-1) CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX, BUILDING NUMBER TWO REMODEL - PROJECT NO. F3001- AWARD OF CONTRACT Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services reported that the remodel of building number two includes the renovation of an existing 20,000 square foot warehouse -type building and a 1,700 square foot addition to include two high school -sized basketball courts, four racquetball courts, a reception area, showers, and the necessary restroom facilities. Motion by Boyer, second by Heidt, to approve the award of the contract for the Santa Clarity Sports Complex, Building Number Two Remodel, Project No. F3001, to BEGL Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,706,000, and authorize a 15 percent contingency. Appropriate $19091,900 to project Acct. No. F3001001.8640 from the General Fund balance. Approve an increase in the amount of the design services contract by $13,000 to Meyer and Associates. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: ffiajic, Boyer, Heidt, Smyth Noes: Noes Absent: Darcy Motion carried. 3 ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT AND JURISDICTION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TRACT NOS. 44487, 44488, 44689, 44694, AND 35984 - RESOLUTION NO. 97-130,97-131,97-132,97-133, AND 97-134 - Grant consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles for the annexation of Tract No. 44487 at Hillsborough Parkway and Wilton Way in the Northbridge area, Tract No. 44488 adjacent to Tract No. 44487, Tract No. 44689 at Decoro Drive and Grandview Drive in the Northbridge area, Tract No. 44694 at Decoro Drive and McBean Parkway in the Northbridge area, and Tract No. 35984 at Via Princessa and Gregory Lane off Rainbow Glen Drive, into Lighting Maintenance District 1867 and County Lighting District LLA-1.Works. Adopt Resolution Nos. 97-130, 97-131, 97-132, 97-133, and 97-134, granting consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles in the matter of Project Nos. 72-49, 73-49, 201-89, 206-89, and 344- 116. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD), TRACT NOS. 45416,45416-01,45416-02, M.T.D. NO. 1421, UNITS I AND II - RESOLUTION NO. 97-136 - This is a resolution to authorize the transfer of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain (M.T.DJ No. 1421, Units I and II, to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD), and to request LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is necessary for the LACFCD to commence maintaining said storm drain. Adopt Resolution No. 97-136; authorize the Mayor to execute the Quitclaim Deed; and direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this report indicating the date and action taken, three certified copies of the unrecorded Quitclaim Deed properly executed and acknowledged, and three certified copies of the adopted Resolution to the Building & Safety/Land Development Division at the County, Department of Public Works. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 49426t APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Tentative Tract No. 49426 was approved by the Planning Commission under Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 90-222 and Zone Change 90-004. It consists of one 7.7 -acre lot for condominium purposes. The project was approved for 24 multi -family condominium units in four "two-plexes" and four "four- plexes." The owner and developer of the property is James C. Rodgers of Monteverde Development Corporation. 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 7 CONSENT CALENDAR LEFT -TURN RESTRICTION FROM PARE LANE MOBILE ESTATES ONTO SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD - The purpose of this report is to prohibit left -turn movements out of two 4 uncontrolled driveways of the Parklane Mobile Estates. Direct staff to prohibit left -turns rout of the westerly and easterly driveways of the Parklane Mobile Estates (20401 Soledad Canyon Road), and install the necessary signs and markings to prohibit those movements. This item was continued to a future meeting for additional information and notice to the affected residents. ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR AMENDMENT OF EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - In August, 1991, the City assumed responsibility for public transportation services in the Santa Clarita Valley from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. The County assumes responsibility for providing funding for service in those areas not located within the City. The subject agreement amendment stipulates the manner in which the amount of such funding is determined. The County maximum contribution for transit service is estimated to be $1,588,000 for fiscal year 1997/98. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an amended agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide public transportation services, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR NEWHALL FESTIVAL OF HOLIDAYS: REQUEST FOR CITY SPONSORSHIP - The Santa Clarita Civic Association, in conjunction with local business merchants, will be coordinating a "Festival of Holidays" event in the Newhall area during the upcoming holiday season. This event (planned for the week of December 15 - 20, 1997) has been developed to spotlight the holiday shopping opportunities available in Newhall, and will culminate with a procession that will travel up San Fernando Road into the residential area of Newhall. Determine the potential level of assistance to be provided by the City as a co-sponsor to the Santa Clarita Civic Association "Festival of Holidays" event, authorize the City Manager to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $8,000 in support of the "Festival of Holidays" event and, approve transfer of $8,000 from the City's Contingency Fund, Account No. 1240-7401, to the Field Services Department, Contractual Services, Account No. 5100-8001. Motion by Boyer, second by HI$jic, to approve the recommended action, with staff to bring back information as to whether it is feasible to transfer $8,o0o from redevelopment funds for this purpose. On roll can vote: Ayes: Slajic, Boyer, Smyth Noes: Heidt Absent: Darcy Motion carried. 5 ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR TRUCKS AND ONE CAR -An October 5, 1997, the City advertised a notice inviting bids for the purchase of four trucks and one car. The notice was provided to Bidnet, Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce, Valencia Industrial Association and twenty-one vendors. On October 30, 1997, the bid responses were opened by the City Clerk. Staff reviewed the bid responses, selected desired options and determined the lowest responsive, responsible bidder to be George Chevrolet. Award the contract to George Chevrolet in the amount of $114,637 for the purchase of four trucks and one car as specified in bid number PS -97-98-05, including selected options, from Account No. 5211-8615 for $46,981; Account No. 1700-8615 for $16,942; Account No. 7310-8615 for $26,953 and Account No. 4321-8615 for $23,761; and approve a budget transfer of $3618 from Account No. 4321-8615 to Account No. 7310-8615 and $350 from Account No. 5211-7312 to 5211-8615. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 43, 44, 45 - RESOLUTION NO. 97-137 - Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 97-137. Motion by Boyer, second by Klajic, to adopt the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items 8, 7 and 9. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Hlajic, Boyer, Smyth Noes: None Absent: Darcy Motion carried. ITEM 14 PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT AMENDMENT This item was previously moved to Item 11-1 and considered at this time. ITEM 15 UNFINISHED BUSINESS TEMPORARY HOMELESS SHELTER UPDATE This item was previously moved to Item 11-2 and considered at this time. ITEM 12 PUBLIC HEARING TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) HEARING FOR BOUQUET CANYON SENIORS HOUSING PROJECT - TAX EXEMPT FINANCING Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing. n Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) has proposed the issuance of $17,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue bonds for the acquisition and construction of a 264 unit affordable senior housing project in the City of Santa Clarita, on behalf of Bouquet Canyon Seniors. Addressing the Council on this item was Brad Berens, Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging. Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing. Motion by Boyer, second by Bls jic, to adopt Resolution No. 97-138, approving the issuance by CSCDA of not to exceed $170000,000 aggregate principal amount of Multi -family Housing Revenue Bonds. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Boyer, Heidt, Smyth Noes: None Absent: Darcy Resolution No. 97-138 adopted. P• ITEM 13 PUBLIC HEARING NORTH VALENCIA SPECIFIC PLAN AND ANNEXATION (MASTER CASE NOS. 95-242, 96-120,97-063), GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97-001, SPECIFIC PLAN (PREZONE) 97- 001, ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 96-001, ANNEXATION NO. 95- 006, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 61931, OAK TREE PERMIT 97-009, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH #96071077 Motion by Boyer, second by Heidt, to continue the public hearing to the meeting of December 2, 1997 due to the lateness of the hour. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 14 (This item was considered as Item 11-1) PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT AMENDMENT Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Jeffrey Lambert, Planning Manager, reported that at its September 30, 1997 special meeting, the City Council approved Resolution 97-113, approving the Circulation Element Amendment. At the request of Councilmember Boyer, the Council conducted a special 7 meeting on October 21, 1997 and acted on a 3-2 vote to reconsider the Circulation Element Amendment and directed staff to schedule a public hearing at the November 25, 1997 regular Council meeting. Addressing the Council on this item was Tim Burkhart, President of the SCV Chamber of Commerce; B.J. Atkins, President of Envir. H.E.L.P.; Dan Goetz, President of the Valencia Industrial Association; Glen Becerra, Area Manager for So. California Edison; Barry Gump, Andy Gump, Inc.; Greg Lawler, General Manager Valencia Nissan; Les Johnson; Kim Kurowski; Karl McCarthy, Blue Barrel; Viki Rudolph; Dave Wurtz; Barbara Dore; Mike Lebecki; David Royer; Hunt Braly, R.C. Becker & Sons; Val Thomas; Barbara Jerome Hubbard; Douglas M. Hall; Vera Johnson; Carole Cole; John Steffan; Bob Lathrop; Cam Noltmeyer; Jack Curenton, American Beauty Classics HOA 1; John Annison; Paul Belli; Lynne Plambeck, SCOPE; Connie Worden-Roberts; and Jim Lentini. Thirteen written comments were received on this item. Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing. Motion by Hladic, second by Heidt, to approve 6 lanes on Valencia Blvd. between McBean and I-5 and on Newhall Ranch Road between Bouquet Canyon and McBean and to delete The Old Road. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Slajic Noes: Boyer, Smyth Absent: Darcy Motion does not carry. Mayor Smyth declared a recess at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:22 p.m. All Councilmembers were present. Councilmember Darcy indicated she had watched the Council meeting on the public access television station and would participate in Council discussion and vote on this item. Motion by Heidt, second by Klajic, to approve the amendment to the Circulation Element per Council action on September 30t 1997, changing Valencia Blvd. to B lanes between McBean and I.5, leaving Newhall Ranch Road at 6 lanes between Bouquet Canyon and McBean, and acknowledging that The Old Road is part of the County Circulation Element but objecting to it. Substitute motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to eliminate The Old Road from the City's Circulation Element, and approve 8 lanes on Newhall Ranch Road between Bouquet Canyon Road and McBean and on Valencia Blvd. between I.6 and McBean and to adopt Resolution 97-143 certifying the environmental documents and 97.144 approving the amendment to the Circulation Element. On roll call vote (substitute motion): Ayes: Darcy, Smyth Noes: Boyer, Heidt, IUaJlc Absent: None Motion does not carry. On roll call vote (original motion): Ayes: Heidt, iDajic Noes: Darcy, Boyer, Smyth Absent: None Motion does not carry. Motion by iDajic, second by Boyer, to remove The OId Road from the City's Circulation Element, acknowledging and objecting to its inclusion in the County's Circulation Element. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt,lHajic, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carries. Motion by Smyth, second by Boyer, that Valencia Blvd. from I-5 to McBean be S lanes with trees planted on the north side several years prior to construction to allow time for maturity prior to removal of trees necessary for construction of the roadway. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Smyth Noes: Blajic, Heidt Absent: None Motion carries. Motion by Boyer, second by Hlgjic, to delay consideration of the resolutions and to continue the public hearing for additional information and input regarding Newhall Ranch Road. On roll can vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic Noes: Heidt, Smyth Absent: None Motion carries. 7 Mayor Smyth reopened the public hearing with respect to Newhall Ranch Road. Motion by Klajic, second by Boyer, to continue the public hearing to December 9, 1997 and to refer Newhall Ranch Road back to staff for further information. " On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, ffiajic, Boyer Noes: Heidt, Smyth Absent: None Motion carries. Councilmember Darcy left the meeting at 10:00 p.m. ITEM 15 (This item was considered at Item 11.2) UNFINISHED BUSINESS TEMPORARY HOMELESS SHELTER UPDATE Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, reported on the progress made toward implementing a temporary homeless shelter in Santa Clarita during the months of December, 1997 through March, 1998. Addressing the Council on this item was Larry Blanton; Harry Raisch; Cam Noltmeyer; Darla Hoback, Shelter Coalition; Ron Gillis; Stan Fix; Roberta Gillis; Douglas Hall; Carole Cole; Karen Fencil, El Nino Shelter Coalition; Melanie Jeffries, Wm. S. Hart High School Students; Aubrie Elizabeth Pick-Tschann, Wm. S. Hart High School Students; Dave Ends; and Mark Young, Santa Clarita Community Development Corp. Seventeen written comments were submitted on this item. Motion by Heidt, second by Boyer, to approve the use of the Merle Norman facility as a temporary homeless shelter from December 1, 1997 to March 31, 1998; approve funds in the amount of $10,000 to be allocated from Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401, to be transferred to and paid out of Account No. 7411-5001. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Hlajic, Boyer, Smyth Noes: None Absent- Darcy Motion carried. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX, BUILDING NUMBER TWO REMODEL - PROJECT NO. F3001- AWARD OF CONTRACT This item was previously moved to Item 15-1 and discussed at this time. 10 ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS STUDY TO DETERMINE COSTS AND IMPACTS TO CITY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES FOR POTENTIAL MODIFICATIONS OF HOUSE NUMBERING SYSTEM In report, Lawrence P. Cushman, Supervising Engineer, indicated that the City Council directed staff to explore the cost to modify the City's house numbering system. The first step was to obtain the cost for a study and seek qualifications of several consulting firms. Staff prepared a request for proposal and sent it to five consultant firms, and advertised in the local newspapers. One proposal was received from Willdan Associates. Willdan Associates stated in their proposal that they can perform the study at a cost of $22,028.00. Councilmember Carl Boyer suggested that staff be directed to obtain specific information from the utilities on the estimated costs and the basis for those costs. Addressing the Council on this item was Ron Tropcich, Pacific Bell; Glen Becerra, So. California Edison; Colson Walker, So. California Gas; and Kent Carlson. Motion by Boyer, second by Hlajic, to continue this item to the January 13, 1998 meeting, inviting the utilities to make a presentation including Justification for any anticipated costs at that time. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Hlajic, Boyer Noes: Smyth Absent: Darcy Motion carried. ITEM 17 = CONSENT CALENDAR ENDORSING SECTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE POSTING OF SIGNS WHERE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SOLD WARNING OF THE EFFECT OF ALCOHOL ON PREGNANT WOMEN - RESOLUTION N0.97-103 In report, Adele Macpherson, Community Services Superintendent, indicated that the Surgeon General of the United States has recommended that women who are pregnant, or considering pregnancy, be advised not to drink alcoholic beverages and be aware of the alcoholic content in anything they consume. Motion by Heidt, second by Slajic, to adopt Resolution No. 97-1o3 endorsing sections of the California Code of Regulations relating to the posting of signs where alcoholic beverages are sold, warning of the effect of alcohol on pregnant women. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Boyer, Heidt, Smyth Noes: None Absent: Darcy s 11 Resolution No. 97.103 adopted. COBEVIn'TEE REPORTS (Council) There were none. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. COLTNCILMEM 3ER COMMENTS There were none. Motion by Boyer, second by Hlgjic, to adjourn at 11:23 p.m., in memory of Phil Soto, former State Senator from La Puente. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. roR ATTEST: JA I 97nm26.ng 12