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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-26 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. MAY 26, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, 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 MEETING 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 Karen Andrizzi and Vicky Abramson regarding drugs and their availability on campus (one written comment was also submitted on this topic); and Dennis Conn regarding traffic and health. INVOCATION Mayor Heidt gave the invocation. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Heidt led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to approve the agenda, pulling item 10 for discussion prior to item 16. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Darcy, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of May 12, 1998, May 16,1998, and May 18, 1998 meetings adding names under public participation in the May 16, 1998 minutes. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 1 AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. Determine that the titles to all ordinances, which appear on this public agenda, have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR COMMISSION VACANCIES Terms of several Planning and Parks & Recreation Commissioners expire July 31, 1998. A preliminary schedule has been developed to complete the appointment process. Declare three vacancies on the Planning Commission and three vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission and approve the appointment process. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR CITY COUNCIL SUMMER RECESS AND HOLIDAY RECESS The City Council has previously identified a period of time during the summer in which regular meetings of the Council are canceled. Declare City Council summer recess for July 28, August 4 (Study Session), and August 11 and declare a holiday recess for December 22, 1998. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR QUARTERLY BROCHURE RFP PROCESS, AND SELECTION OF PUBLISHER The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department produces a quarterly brochure titled, "Seasons," to inform the public or program offerings, special events, and issues within the City. Award contract to RLF Publishing for an amount not to exceed $47,795 per year. The funds have been budgeted in FY 98/99 in Account No. 7213-7308. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS Appropriation of grant funds awarded by the Amateur Athletic Foundation to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. Approve appropriation of $6,871.17 in Account No. 7220-7312 and increase estimated revenues by $6,288 in Fa new grant money and $583.65 from current FY 97/98 budget, totaling $6,871.65 in Account No. 001-6484. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPEN SPACE DISTRICT SANTA CLARA RIVER PARK FUNDING — RESOLUTION NO. 98-69 This resolution authorizes the use of 1992 Los Angeles County Specific Project Safe Neighborhood Park Bond Funding for Santa Clara River Park projects. Adopt Resolution No. 98-69 Los Angeles County Specific Project Safe Neighborhood Park Bond Funding for Santa Clara River Park projects, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents for the project applications and funding reimbursement requests to Los Angeles County Open Space District. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL PHASE III — PROJECT NO. 99-047-02 PROJECT ACCEPTANCE Acceptance of the construction contract of an off-road pedestrian and bicycle path starting at the Valencia Blvd. bicycle bridge (near Creekside Road) and ending on Soledad Canyon Road across from the, Metrolink Station. Authorize $18,600 be withheld from final payment to Gueno Development Company for asphalt pavement non -conformances, and accept Santa Clara River Trail Phase III — Project No. 99- 047-02. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and release the project retention as provided by law. Direct staff to release the $18,600 funds withheld from final payment, provided the Contractor ensures to the Department's satisfaction within 90 days that the expected service life of the trail pavement has not been compromised. Direct staff to adjust the appropriate revenue and expenditure budgets for the project to reflect the increase in discretionary grant funding secured for the project. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD), TRACT NO. 32365, P.D. NO. 2089 — RESOLUTION NO. 98-63 This is a resolution to authorize the transfer of Private Drain (P.D.) No. 2089, 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. 98-63 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; and 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 & Safety/Land Development Division at the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works. 3 ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO. STUDY THE IMPACTS OF RELINQUISHMENT OF SIERRA HIGHWAY BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA The State of California Department of Transportation is proposing to relinquish control of Sierra Highway to the City of Santa Clarita. This action will require the City to assume full responsibility for the existing roadway. To minimize unknown impacts related to liability and maintenance issues, a study of existing needs and deficiencies is necessary. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate a contract with construction Management Inspection for Professional Services to study the impacts of relinquishment of Sierra Highway in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, and authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $27,000.00 from the Council Contingency Fund, Account No. 1240-7401, to the Transportation & Engineering Services Project Development Fund, Account No. 4321-8028. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE IMPACTS OF RELINQUISHMENT OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY (SR126) BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA I Brad Therrien, Assistant City Engineer, reported that the State of California Department of Transportation is proposing to relinquish control of San Fernando Road and Magic Mountain Parkway (SR126) to the City of Santa Clarita. This action will require the City to assume full responsibility for the existing roadway. To minimize unknown impacts related to liability and maintenance issues, a study of existing needs and deficiencies is necessary. This item was discussed prior to item 15. Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden Roberts representing The Chamber of Commerce and VIA and Hunt Braly representing Hank Arklin. Motion by Klajic, second by Darcy, to authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate a contract with Construction Management Inspection for Professional Services to study the impacts of Relinquishment of San Fernando Road and Magic Mountain Parkway (SR126) in an amount not to exceed $73,000.00, and authorize funding from the Council Contingency Fund, Account No. 1240-7401. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Hlajic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. V. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR 1997-98 ANNUAL PROJECTS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Request for Council approval of a contract change order to Harris & Associates for design and management of the 1998-99 annual projects along with previously approved management of 1997-98 annual projects. This action will allow the City to best utilize available funding by receiving lower construction bids and reduce inconvenience to the public. Award a contract change order to Harris & Associates for $230,685; authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure of $34,602.75 for design and management of the projects listed, for which funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 1997-98 in the corresponding accounts; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 18 AND 19 — RESOLUTION NO. 98-70 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 98-70. Motion by Weste, second by Darcy, to adopt the consent calendar, removing item 10 for discussion prior to item 15. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, KIsjic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY MEASURE UPDATE Adele Macpherson, Community Services Superintendent, reported that at the, request of both the City Council and residents, staff has spent the last year researching the merits of a proposed Parental Responsibility Ordinance for the City. At this time, staff believes it is appropriate to present these findings to the City Council Addressing the Council on this item was Joe Hiltner and Marsha McLean. Council directed staff to schedule a study session on the fifth Tuesday in June (6/30/98) to discuss this matter further. ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS RIVER PARK SITE ACQUISITION Wayne Weber, Park Development Administrator, item is for the authorization to purchase Santa Country with Los Angeles County 1992 Specific Bond Act Funding. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. reported that the purpose of this Clara River Park Site in Canyon Project Safe Neighborhood Park Motion by Weste, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 98-64, Los Angeles County 1992 specific project Safe Neighborhood Park Bond Act Funding, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents for the acquisition of Assessor's Parcel No. 2806-013-006; not to exceed the funding available in the Prop A Safe Neighborhood Park Bond Act. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 98-64 adopted. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE IMPACTS OF RELINQUISHMENT OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY (SR126) BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Discussion of this item was held at this time. ITEM lb NEW BUSINESS VIA PRINCESSA/MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY EXTENSION THROUGH THE PORTA BELLA PROJECT AREA — STATUS REPORT Brad Therrien, Assistant City Engineer, reported that City staff has been working toward the construction of the extension of Magic Mountain Parkway through the Porta Bella project area to connect with Via Princessa in Canyon Country. Staff has also been working with ASL Consultants and their subcontractors to prepare environmental documents and design plans for the eventual construction of the extension. Further information was provided by Mac McArthur, project manager for ASL Consultants. Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden Roberts representing the Chamber of Commerce and VIA, Hunt Braly representing Hank Arklin, Bob Lathrop and Allan Cameron. Council received and filed the report and directed staff to continue working to advance the project schedule. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Heidt declared a recess at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS STATE LEGISLATION: VEHICLE LICENSE FEE REPEAL Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, reported that five bills are presently pending in the Legislature to repeal the Vehicle License Fee (VLF). The League of California Cities and California State Association of Counties are leading a broad-based coalition in the fight against the Vehicle License Fee repeal. Addressing the Council on this item was Greg Matranga representing Assemblymember George Runner, and Andy Martin. Additional information was provided by Scott Wilk representing Assemblymember Tom McClintock. Motion by Darcy, second by Ferry, to oppose Vehicle License Fee (VLF) repeal legislation unless it contains: Full'backfill provisions mitigating all losses to the City; growth factor equal to or better than VLF formulas under existing law; constitutional guarantee for revenues to be directed to local governments; commitment to backfill property tag losses sustained by local governments due to legislative property tax shifts of 1992/93 and 1993/94. Advocate that the state direct a portion of the anticipated state budget surplus toward construction of new school facilities, particularly, in the Santa Clarita Valley. Statements of position through lobbying shall be directed to members of Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, Governor Wilson, the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association and Independent Cities Association. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Majic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) Councilmember Darcy distributed a Justice Administration. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. report on the Los Angeles County Criminal 7 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste acknowledged receipt of a letter from Gate King regarding open space that has been provided to staff. Councilmember Klajic suggested viewing the green building in San Diego during the Independent Cities Association conference in July 1998. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that this closed session was for the purpose of: Conference with legal counsel - Pending Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) - Westcreek Properties Ltd. v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC176107. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Heidt recessed the meeting to closed session in the Century Room at 9:26 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:39 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT '— Motion by Klajic, second by Ferry, to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. A special meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 1998 in the Main Conference Room, 3' floor, City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., to conduct a closed session for the City Manager performance evaluation. A study session will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 1998 in the Century Room, 23920 Valencia Blvd., for Council to consider the proposed 1998199 budget. The next regular meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 1998 in the Council Chamber, 23920 Valencia Blvd. ATTEST: �YML