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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-10 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 10, 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 speakers 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 - Darcy 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 February 24, 1998 AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Santa Clarita Sheriff Deputies - Thrifty Drug Store Incident Poison Prevention Week - Proclamation - Art Landon PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY COWBOY POETRY READING 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. 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 public agenda have been read and waive further reading. 2. PROPOSITION A - YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN - On October 28,1997, City Council accepted the Youth Employment Goal and approved the expenditure of $745,820 over a 20 -year period, for the employment of at -risk youth. The youth employment plan for the City of Santa Clarita, as it relates to the City's minimum obligation for receiving Proposition A funds, is reimbursable from the County of Los Angeles. RECOMMENDED ACTION.- Approve the Youth Employment Plan to comply with requirements to receive Proposition A funds. 3. VIAPRINCESSAMETROLINK STATION IMPROVEMENTS -PROJECT NO. T3007 - This project involves the design and preparation of construction documents to provide upgrades to the Via Princessa Metrolink Station located on Via Princessa at Weyerhauser Way. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract for engineering and architectural design services for the Via Princessa Metrolink Station, Project No. T3007, with Boyle Engineering Corporation in an amount not to exceed $20,000, plus $3,000 (15%) for contingency costs, subject to City Attorney approval. 4. RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND GEORGE CARAVALHO FOR PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ICMA) - George Caravalho has been nominated for the office of ICMA President. This appointment is made by the ICMA Board of Directors, with offices located in Washington, D.C. They have requested that the City Council indicate their support of the City Manager serving in this capacity for one year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-44, recommending George Caravalho for the office of President of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). 5. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 7 AND 8 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-36 - Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 98-36, PUBLIC HEARING 6. ADOPTION OF CITYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES GOVERNING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY - RESOLUTION NO. 98-35 - Consideration of Citywide Design Guidelines governing residential, commercial, and industrial development in the City of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing and continue the item until the meeting of March 24, 1998. 3 7. PROTEST HEARING, FINDINGS AND, APPROVAL TO ORDER ANNEXATION 1995.96 (NORTH VALENCIA), ANNEXATION OF 858 ACRES OF UNINHABITED LAND LOCATED IN NORTH VALENCIA IN UNINCORPORATED LOS ANGELES COUNTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY LIMITS - RESOLUTION NO. 98-31 - This item is a protest hearing which offers property owners within the North Valencia annexation area a final opportunity to protest the annexation. If insufficient written protests are received, then the Council may make findings and proceed to order the annexation. If so ordered, the annexation may be completed within ten days. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff report, open the public hearing, accept public testimony and written protests, close the public hearing and the protest period. Adopt Resolution No. 98-31, making findings regarding written protest, then direct staff to transmit the resolution and appropriate fees to LAFCO for final review and certification; or if the hearing results in a sufficient number of written protests, continue the hearing to a date certain to take appropriate action. 8. WIRELESS INTERNET COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - ORDINANCE NO. 98-2 Metricom, Inc. has filed an application with the City of Santa Claritato provide wireless data service in Santa Clarita via a system called Ricochet. This service would enable computer users to send and receive e-mail and faxes, access the Internet and World Wide Web sites, and Local Area Networks and Intranets all through wireless modems. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 98-2 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO METRICOM, INC. A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO ATTACH, INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A WIRELESS DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO NETWORK IN, ON, OVER, UPON, ALONG, AND ACROSS THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AND PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RIGHTS, DUTIES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS IN RESPECT THERETO. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a nonexclusive franchise agreement with Metricom, subject to City Attorney approval. 9. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF MASTER CASE 97.170 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-014 AND ADJUSTMENT 97- 008), TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 198 APARTMENT UNITS AND 12 TOWNHOUSE UNITS IN THE CTC (COMMERCIAL TOWN CENTER) ZONE. THE PROJECT IS GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MCBEAN PARKWAY AND MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY, IN THE VALENCIA COMMUNITY. THE APPELLANT IS THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL - On January 20, 1998, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. P98-04 approving Conditional Use Permit 97-014 and Adjustment 98-004 for the construction of 198 apartment units and 12 townhouse units in the CTC (Commercial Town Center) zone. The conditional use permit allows for residential units in the CTC zone, a height of up to 42' for appurtenant structures, and the installation of gates for the project. The adjustment allows for a reduction in the project's parking requirement by 16%, the use of 34 tandem parking spaces to apply towards the project's total parking requirement, and the use of mature shade trees as cover over the 34 tandem parking stalls. During the regular City Council meeting of January 27, 1998, by a vote of 5-0, the Council decided to appeal the Planning Commission's approval of Master Case 97-170. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing, receive testimony, and adopt Resolution No. 98-29 approving Master Case 97-170 (Conditional Use Permit 97-014 Adjustment 97-008), subject to the conditions of approval. 10. APPEAL OF THE NEWHALL RANCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - On December 7,1997, the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and tentative parcel map related to Newhall Ranch. The development project is located west of Interstate 5, adjacent to the Santa Clara River and covers 11,963 acres with over 24,000 dwelling units. The Santa Clarita City Council directed staff to file an appeal of these approvals on January 13, 1998, and the County of Ventura has also filed appeals. Both appeals as well as the related general plan amendment, zone change, and Final Environmental Impact Report will be heard before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on March 24, 1998. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature transmitting the City's concerns to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for the March 24, 1998 public hearing. 11. SECOND AMENDMENT - EMERGENCY ACCESS AND IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT FOR TRACT 44452 (VIA PRINCESSA EXTENSION) - RESOLUTION NO. 98-37 - Second Amendment to the Emergency Access and Improvements Agreement - Tract 44452 adopted by the City Council in 1989 and amended in 1990. The amendment will finalize the financing obligations of Beazer Homes and the City for the construction of Via Princessa from Circle J Ranch Road to Wiley Canyon Road at Via Pacifica. The extension, which will include a bridge over the railroad, San Fernando Road and the Santa Clara River, will be 76' in width and will accommodate one traffic lane in each direction. Approval of the amendment would also authorize a loan in the amount of $1,300,000.00 from the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District to the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare and would authorize the expenditure of $2,900,000 for the construction of the Via Princessa Extension. Beazer Homes will be contributing $4,100,000.00 towards this improvement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the amendment to the Temporary Emergency Access and Improvements Agreement - Tract 44452. Adopt Resolution No. 98-37, authorizing a loan in the amount of $1,300,000.00 from the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District to the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District. Repayment of the loan would include interest based on the current monthly Treasurer's investment yield from future collections in the District. The resolution will also authorize the expenditure of an additional $1,600,000.00 from the Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District. A total City contribution of $2,900,000.00 will be used in conjunction with $4,100,000.00 contributed by Beazer Homes for the construction of the Via Princessa extension (Project No. 52037303- 8001). lei . 12. SANTA CLARITA MARATHON - City Council approved sponsorship expenditures for the 1997 Santa Clarita Marathon of $24,000. This year the marathon event is requesting a $19,000 sponsorship funding from City Council. These funds would be used exclusively to reimburse the Sheriff and City Field Services for work associated with the marathon event. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve in concept, the expenditure of $19,000.00 to reimburse the Sheriffs Department and City Field Services for costs associated with the 1998 Santa Clarita Marathon event. 13. AMEND CONTRACT WITH ATC/VANCOM FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSIT SERVICE - On August 6, 1996, the City entered into a five-year contract with ATC/Vancom to operate all city transit services. The contract provides that if total revenue vehicle hours increase or decrease by more than 20 percent, the City will negotiate with the contractor to adjust the contract rates. The initiation of various service improvements, including Sunday service, has resulted in a 25 percent annualized increase in service hours. ATC has requested an increase in rates to cover losses they are now incurring to provide service. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with ATC/Vancom subject to City Attorney approval, and to adjust the rates paid by the City for the. provision of transit service; and appropriate $468,000 from Transit Fund Balance to Account No. 4600-8081. 6 14. APPROVAL OF THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY PLAN AND SITING STUDY (TMF PLAN) AND PRELIMINARY SITE EVALUATION - A planning study to determine the facility needs (lot size, structure size, required systems, etc.) and potentially suitable locations of the proposed Transit Maintenance Facility. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and approve the Transit Maintenance Facility Plan and Siting Study (Phase I); and direct staff to pursue information and discussions regarding acquisition of the top four sites identified in that document. 15. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 98-8, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION AND OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS - ORDINANCE NO. 98-8 - On December 17, 1997, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 97-0071, amending Titles 8 and 11 - Consumer Protection and Health and Safety of the Los Angeles County Code, relating to the operation of food establishments. Specifically, the ordinance approved the implementation of a letter grade and inspection score card system for all food establishments and required the posting of a letter grade card or inspection card, to be made clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the establishment. Because this is a matter of public health and because the City has agreed to maintain an ordinance substantially similar to the Consumer Protection and Health and Safety titles of the Los Angeles County Code staff has prepared City Ordinance No. 98-8 for review and consideration by the City Council. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 98-8, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 97-0071, AMENDING TITLES 8 AND 11 - CONSUMER PROTECTION AND HEALTH AND SAFETY -OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION AND OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. 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 (SCOPE) and the Sierra Club 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 March 5. 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