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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-24 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 24,1998 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - No New Business City Clerk Announcement During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person wishing to speak 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, after which time the red light on the Council dais will appear. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (805) 255-4375. 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 Meeting 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 is open 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. Those items will not be acted upon by Council at this meeting other than to review and return without action or provide direction to 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 per person will be three minutes. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) INVOCATION - Boyer CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE APPROVAL OF AGENDA -Mayor to inquire whether any member of the public would like to pull fol discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 7, 1998 - Special Joint Meeting February 10, 1998 - Regular Meeting AWARDS/RECOGNIT ONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY MADD/ Deputies with High DUI Enforcement Arrests Guy Tomlinson, Los Angeles City Firefighter PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY COWBOY POETRY IDING CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a request is made for discission, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of theagenda. 1. READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES - Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this piublic agenda have been read and waive further reading. 2. VALENCIA BULEVARD BICYCLE BRIDGE - PROJECT NO. 99-047-01 - PROJECT AC,'EPTANCE - Acceptance of the construction contract for the Valencia Boulevard Bicycle Bridge. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Accept the work performed by Stevens Construction, Inc. on Valencia icycle Bridge, Project No. 99-047-01.Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the project retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded; provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. 3. STATE -LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 034 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-20 - Approval of a reimbursement agreement related to grant funds for the Santa Clara River Trail. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-20. 4. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS - The Memorandum of Understanding (MOLT), provides guidelines for the use of District and City facilities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Clarita and the College of the Canyons. 5. ANNEXATION INTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T1 FOR TRACT 49549 LOCATED AT VIA PRINCESSA WEST OF ISABELLA PARKWAY - Resolution and developer's petition for annexation of a median and trees within Tract No. 49549 into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt Resolution No. 98-18 to accept the petition to initiate proceedings, to approve the Engineer's Report and authorize a levy of $2,627. 6. APPLICATION TO LAFCO INITIATING ANNEXATION 1997-02 (MASTER CASE NO. 97-223)9 FOR 34.2 ACRES OF UNINHABITED LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD AND MCBEAN - RESOLUTION NO. 98-15 - Authorization for staff to submit an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the proposed Annexation No. 1997-02 ("Junior High School Site Annexation") consisting of approximately 34.2 acres of uninhabited territory. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-15 requesting that the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 1997-02 ("Junior High School Site Annexation") located at the northwest corner of Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway. 7. AMENDMENTS TO RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE FRANCHISES WITH SANTA CLARITA DISPOSAL COMPANY, ATLAS REFUSE REMOVAL COMPANY AND BLUE BARREL DISPOSAL COMPANY TO ACCOMMODATE ADDING THE NORTHBRIDGE, VISTA DEL CANON AND SECO CANYON AREAS TO THE FRANCHISES - RESOLUTION 98-22 - Action to add areas annexed to the City into the solid waste franchise with Blue Barrel Disposal, Santa Clarita Disposal, and Atlas Refuse Removal. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-22 delineating expanded residential franchise service area boundaries for Blue Barrel Disposal Company and Santa Clarita Disposal Company. Execute amendments to the residential refuse franchise agreement with Blue Barrel Disposal Company, Atlas Refuse Removal Company and Santa Clarita Disposal Company to accommodate the addition of the Northbridge, Vista Del Canon, and Seco Canyon annexation areas to existing franchise areas (Annexation Nos. 1992-04, 1990-11 and 1992-03 respectively). 8. MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PROJECT NO. B1003 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - On June 24,1997, the City Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Acacia Landscaping & Erosion Control, Inc. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer on January 17, 1998. The total cost of construction was $142,200. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by Acacia Landscaping & Erosion Control, Inc. on the Magic Mountain Parkway Median Landscaping, Project No. B1003. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the five percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. 9. BUS STOP DISPLAY UNIT PROJECT - Under an AB 2766 grant from the AQMD, the City has undertaken a bus stop display unit project. This project is 85% funded by the AQMD, and 15% funded by the City's Proposition A Local Return. In February 1996, the Transit Division went to Council for appropriation of the funds to the relevant accounts. However, all funds for the project were not expended during that fiscal year, nor were the remaining funds carried over into the budgets for fiscal year 1996/97 and fiscal year 1997/98. Now, as the project nears completion, it is necessary to re -appropriate the unexpended remainder of the funds that were appropriated in fiscal year 1995/96 for the fiscal year 1997/98 budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate an additional $16,728 to Expenditure Account No. 4600-7312 and approve budget adjustments as shown below: Expenditure 4600-7312 $16,728 Transfer In 801-6810 $16,728 Revenue 203-5120 $12,228 Transfers Out 203-9501 $12,228 Transfers Out 206-9501 $ 4,500 10. TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD), TRACT NO. 22010, M.T.D. NO. 1369 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-26 - This is a resolution to authorize the transfer of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain (M.T.D.) No. 1369 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. RECOM31ENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-26 for the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements to the LACFCD for purposes of operation, maintenance, repair and improvements. Authorize the Mayor of the City 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 this report indicating the date and action taken, three copies of the unrecorded Quitclaim Deed properly executed and acknowledged, and three certified copies of the adopted Resolution to the Building and Safety/Land Development Division at the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works. 11. TRANSFER OF STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FROM THE COUNTY TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - RESOLUTION NOS. 98-23,98-24,98-25 - In October 1997, after reviewing adopted Resolution Nos. 97-123, 97-124, and 97-125, County Counsel requested they be revised. Amended resolution have been drafted and approved by County Counsel and are now being submitted to. City Council for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Rescind Resolution Nos. 97-123, 97-124, and 97-125 and adopt the following amended resolutions: Resolution No. 98-23, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, requesting detachment of County Lighting District LLA -1, Santa Clarita Zone. Resolution No. 98-24, a Joint resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, approving the transfer of jurisdiction over County Lighting Maintenance District (CLMD) No. 1867 situated within the territorial boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita. Resolution No. 98-25, a Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, approving and accepting a negotiated exchange of property tax revenue resulting from the transfer of jurisdiction over county Lighting Maintenance district (CLMD) No. 1867. 12. PROVIDE OFFICE 97 TRAINING TO CITY STAFF - The City of Santa Clarita strives to stay current with the latest technology and to maximize effectiveness. One of the more effective ways to achieve this goal is to standardize computer software programs and fully train staff on the use of these new tools. Microsoft Office 97 was selected as that standard and will be installed on the City's system soon. To better ensure maximum effectiveness of the new Office 97 software being implemented, it was determined that a professional company be hired to provide comprehensive training. A selection process using a Request for Proposal (RFP) was conducted and a local company, Wales P.C. Services & Computer Focus, was selected as the most qualified and responsive vendor for Office 97 training. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract for Microsoft Office 97 training to Wales P.C. Services & Computer Focus for $40,704.00. The funds for this work are included in the FY 97/98 budget Account No. 2310-8110. Authorize the City Manager to approve all contract documents and change orders, subject to City Attorney approval. 13. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 5 AND 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-28 - Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-28. 5 PUBLIC HEARING 14. APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF MASTER CASE 97- 146 (REVISED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 46626) - RESOLUTION NO. 98-33 - The appeal of a Planning Commission denial to allow for modifications to an approved development agreement located at the northern terminus of Foxlane Drive and Bakerton Avenue in the Canyon Country community. The appellant is the Whites Canyon Associates LTD. and Canyon View Partners. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing, receive testimony and adopt Resolution No. 98-33 upholding the Planning Commission's denial of the project. 15. APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF MASTER CASE 97- 147 (REVISED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 47863) - RESOLUTION NO. 98-32 -The appeal of a Planning Commission denial to allow for modifications to an approved development agreement located on the north side of Whites Canyon Road between Nadal Street and Wildwind Road in the Canyon Country community. The appellant is the Whites Canyon Associates.LTD. and Canyon View Partners. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing, receive testimony and adopt Resolution No. 98-32 upholding the Planning Commission's denial of the project. 16. COUNCD.MEMBER COMPENSATION - The members of the Santa Clarita City Council are compensated monthly by the City for the substantial amount of time and effort they contribute leading our local government. At the meeting of February 10, 1998, Council re -introduced Ordinance No. 98-1 regarding Council compensation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 98-1 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA INCREASING COUNCILMEMBER SALARIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516. 17. PREZONE NO. 97-002 (MASTER CASE NO. 97-223, TO FACILITATE ANNEXATION OF 34.2 ACRES OF UNINHABITED LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD AND MCBEAN PARKWAY, ADJACENT TO THE NORTHWEST CITY LIMITS - ORDINANCE NO. 98-6 - A request to prezone from Los Angeles County A-2-5 (Heavy Agricultural, 5 acre minimum lot size) zoning to City CC (Community Commercial) in order to annex 34.2 acres of uninhabited land for potential development as a junior high school and park site. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt Ordinance No. 98-6 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (PREZONE97-002) FOR THE UNINHABITED AREA LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND OUTSIDE EXISTING CITY LIMIT, GENERALLY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD AND MCBEAN PARKWAY, approving Prezone No. 97-002. 18. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE WILLIAM S. HART SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING ALIGNMENT OF GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND PROPOSED HIGH SCHOOL SITE - Memorandum of Understanding to conduct design and environmental review of Golden Valley Road generally between Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway, intersection of Golden Valley Rad and Via Princessa and grading for proposed high school. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the proposed alignment of Golden Valley Road between Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway. Approve Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract not to exceed $25,000 with Rincon Consultants for environmental services for Golden Valley Road and the proposed high school site grading, subject to City Attorney approval. 19. GATE KING PARTNERS - REMOVAL OF 64 OAK TREES ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF SIERRA HIGHWAY, 750 FEET SOUTH OF REMSEN STREET IN THE NEWHALL COMMUNITY OF THE CITY - Based upon a report from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, the City has an open code enforcement file regarding the removal of 64 oak trees without an approved oak tree permit. The property owner has filed a retroactive oak tree permit which is currently being reviewed by the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By minute action, consider filing criminal action against the perpetrator by the April 26, 1998 deadline or to pursue retribution through the current retroactive oak tree permit now being considered by the Planning Commission. 20. CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION: UPDATE - Staff would like to take this opportunity to highlight the Code Enforcement Section's 1997 accomplishments and review goals established for 1998. Staff would like to focus the remaining portion of this report on the outstanding work of the City's Code Enforcement Officers, and everyday efforts that have established a program that is both responsive and effective. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept report for informational purposes only. 21. INFORMATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE USE OF CPVC PIPE FOR RESIDENTIAL POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS - This item provides information to the City Council regarding the use of Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) pipe for residential potable water systems in Santa Clarita. It also provides an update on the State's position regarding the approval for use of CPVC in .the California Plumbing Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive information. 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment v. City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BSO49044. ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I, Sharon L. Dawson City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that on February 19. 1998, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m, and 5 o'clock p.m., the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall and the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California