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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PAL JUNE 23, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the 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 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 Ron Bottorff (who submitted his comments in writing) representing Friends of the Santa Clara River regarding the Santa Clara River being named as an American Heritage River under the Heritage Rivers Initiative and recent opposition from Congressman Buck McKeon. Also speaking on this issue was Lynne Plambeck, Bob Lathrop, Marsha McLean, Jo Rogers, Allan Cameron, Barbara Wampole (who also submitted material), Sydell Stokes, Robert Fleck, Jane Fleck, Greg Finley, Tim Ben Boydston, Andy Martin, Diane Trautman and Carole Cole. Three written comments were submitted on this issue. Also addressing the Council at this time was Cam Noltemeyer regarding campaign laws and other miscellaneous issues; Dennis Conn regarding a code of ethics; and Patti Rasmussen representing Theatre Arts for Children regarding the Country Fair to be held over the July 4' weekend. Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to add an item of subsequent need as Item 26A concerning the Santa Clara River, finding there is an immediate need to take action and that need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Eiajic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. INVOCATION Councilmember Weste gave the invocation. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Weste led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Darcy, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 8 from the Consent Calendar for separate vote, removing Item 26 since the issue has been resolved through the assistance of the Optimist Club, and noting the addition of Item 26A. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Slajic, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the June 9, 1998 meeting as amended, clarifying the action taken on Item 11 on page 6. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 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 LOCAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM — RESOLUTION NO. 98-91 Authorization of the City s participation in the Local Energy Assistance Program, conducted by the Local Government Commission, at no cost to the City except for staff review time. Adopt Resolution No. 98-91 authorizing the City's participation in the Local Energy Assistance Program. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1— RESOLUTION NOS. 98-77 AND 98-78 Recognizing and accepting the jurisdictional responsibility of the existing Lighting District LLA -1, ordering an Engineer's Report, approving the Engineer's Report, declaring the City's intention to levy annual assessments, and setting a time and place for a public hearing on July 14, 1998. Adopt Resolution No. 98-77 and Resolution No. 98-78. 2 ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR. REVISION TO SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PURCHASING POLICY, CHAPTERS 3.12, INCREASING THE CITY MANAGER'S CONTRACT/EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY — ORDINANCE NO. 98-15 At the regular City Council meeting of June 9, 1998 the City Council approved increasing the City Manager's contract/signature authority to $50,000. Adopt Ordinance No. 98-15, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AT TITLE 3 AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.12 RELATING TO PURCHASES. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR TERM LIMITS — BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS At the meeting of June 9, 1998, Council introduced Ordinance No. 98-18 to increase the number of consecutive terms a person may serve on any board or commission, requiring a lapse of at least a two year period before reappointment, and reserving Council's power to reaffirm Commission appointments and reappointments every four years. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate vote. Motion by IIjic, second by Darcy, to adopt Ordinance No. 98-18 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.06 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO TERM LIMITS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Klajic Noes: Heidt Absent: None Ordinance No. 98.18 adopted. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR 1997-98 AND 1998-99 ANNUAL PROJECTS — ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Staff is requesting Council approval to advertise for construction bids for the 1997-8 and 1998-99 annual projects. Approve the plans and specifications for the projects listed in the report and the advertising of bids. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR 1996/97 ANNUAL SIDEWALK PROGRAM — PROJECT NO. S0009 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project installed new sidewalks, public access ramps, and curb and gutters in four City locations. Accept the work performed by Padilla Paving Company on the 1996/97 Annual Sidewalk Program, Project No. 50009. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the five percent retention 35 days 3 after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices as provided by law have been filed. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA (DBAA) NOS. 3, 6, 18, AND 19, LOCATED AT WHITES CANYON ROAD AND NADAL STREET, SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AND FOUR OAKS STREET RESOLUTION NOS. 98-82, 98-83, 98-84, AND 98-85 Resolutions determining and imposing annual assessments with regards to Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19. Adopt Resolution Nos. 98-82, 98-83, 98-84, and 98-85 determining and imposing annual assessments on Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) Nos. 3, 6, 18, and 19. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FY 98-99 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION Annual expenditure reauthorization of Landscape Maintenance district multi-year contract for fiscal year 1998-99. Authorize fund expenditures for maintenance and inspection of the districts described in the Landscape Maintenance District authorization for the 1998-99 fiscal year. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing the City to issue a check in the amount of $50,000 to the Santa Clarita Senior Center in exchange for services supporting the Santa Clarita Transit program. Transportation and Engineering Services Account No. 4100-8100 has an approved line item for this MOU. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Clarita Committee on Aging, authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, and approve a check in the amount of $50,000, which has been budgeted in the proposed FY 1998/99 budget, account No. 4100-8110. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH LAKETRAN AND CONTRACT WITH MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. On January 13, 1998, the City Council authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the acquisition of six additional commuter buses. Staff proposes that, in lieu of issuing an RFP, Council approve the Assignment Agreement with Laketran. Laketran, a transit agency based in Painesville Township, Ohio, provides commuter service to and from Cleveland. This agreement assigns to the City the rights under the option provision of Laketran" existing contract to purchase six 40 - foot commuter buses. Subsequent to this approval, staff recommends approval of a contract with Motor Coach Industries, Inc., for the manufacture of these buses. By assuming the option of an existing contract, the City realizes considerable time and cost savings. Approve the Assignment Agreement with Laketran of Ohio and the contract with Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI), authorize the City Manager to 4 execute the Assignment Agreement and negotiate and execute the contract with MCI. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City Treasurer is required to annually present the City's Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or to make any changes to the existing policy. This year's policy contains several minor revisions. Adopt the City of Santa Clarita's Fiscal Year 1998-99 Statement of Investment Policy. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENT FOR HANDYWORKER PROGRAM Agreement between the City and the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center in the amount of $180,000 to provide handyworker services commencing July 1, 1998, and ending June 30, 1999. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Senior Center to provide handyworker services for an amount not to exceed $180,000, subject to City Attorney approval. This is a 1998/99 - budgeted item, Account No. 2512-8001. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 22 AND 23 — RESOLUTION NO. 98-89 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 98-89. Motion by Darcy, second by Weste, to adopt the consent calendar, with the exception of Item 5. On roll call vote: Ayes: Majic, Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS At 7:19 p.m., Mayor Heidt recessed the Council meeting to convene the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency meeting. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH CITY COUNCIL AND SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Heidt reconvened the City Council meeting to conduct a joint Public Hearing with the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency at 7:32 p.m. SCRDA 2 ITEM lb JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF SPECIAL STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL SPECIAL STANDARDS DISTRICT — REDEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. RDA 98-4; CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NOS. 98-51 AND 98-93 — ORDINANCE NO. 98-13 Mayor/Chair Heidt opened the public hearing. City Clerk/Agency Secretary, Sharon Dawson reported that all notices required have been provided. Glenn Adamick, Economic Development Associate, reported that this public hearing is to consider the Downtown Newhall Special Standards and Design Guidelines prepared for the Downtown Newhall Special Standards District. If adopted, the Special Standards would be considered an amendment to the City's Unified Development Code. The Standards would include land use requirements, development standards, sign requirements, and pre-existing legal use and structure provisions for properties located within the proposed district. Architectural Design Guidelines have also been prepared and would be applied to new development or redevelopment of properties within the district. A slide presentation was presented by Mary Merritt. Addressing the Council/Agency was David Stears representing the Santa Clarita Repertory Theatre, Dennis Conn, Kay Henderson, Clay Clymore, Martha Blokzzl, and Carol Rock representing the SCV Historical Society. Two written comments were submitted on this item. Mayor/Chair Heidt closed the public hearing. Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency Motion by 13ajic, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution RDA 98-4, recommending approval of the Downtown Newhall Special Standards and Design Guidelines. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. RDA 98-4 adopted. Santa Clarita City Council Motion by Weste, second by ElWic, to adopt Resolution No. 98-93 adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for The Downtown Newhall Special Standards and Design Guidelines. Adopt Resolution No. 98-51 adopting the Design Guidelines prepared for the Downtown Newhall Special Standards District. Introduce Ordinance No. 98-13 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ri COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL SPECIAL STANDARDS DISTRICT AND ADDING SECTION 17.16.100 TO THE SANTA CLARITA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC Amendment 98-002), waive further reading and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: HIajic, Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 98-93 and Resolution No. 98-51 adopted; Ordinance No. 98-13 passed to second reading. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Heidt called a recess at 8:36 p.m. and reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 8:48 p.m. ITEM 16 PUBLIC HEARING APPROVING ANNEXATION NO. 98-001 AND PREZONE 98-001 (MASTER CASE 98-097), APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE WHITNEY RANCH ANNEXATION, LOCATED EAST OF STATE ROUTE 14, EAST OF THE TERMINUS OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE CITY — RESOLUTION NOS. 98-79 AND 98-90 — ORDINANCE NO. 98-16 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Laura Stotler, Associate Planner, reported that this public hearing is to prezone the 537.1 acre Whitney Ranch property and for authorization to file an annexation application with LAFCO. Addressing the Council on this item was Chris Trinkley representing the applicant, and Allan Cameron. Two written comments were submitted. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by ffiajic, to adopt Resolution No. 98-79 to approve the Negative Declaration prepared for the project, with the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; introduce Ordinance No. 98-16 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR WHITNEY RANCH (ANNEX 98-001 AND PREZONE 98-001), THE 537.1 ACRE AREA LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND OUTSIDE THE EXISTING CITY IMMS EAST OF STATE ROUTE 14, EXTENDING EAST OF THE TERMINUS OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND INTO A PORTION OF THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST, waive further reading, and pass to second reading; adopt Resolution No. 98-90 to 7 authorize the City Manager, or his designee to file an annexation application with LAFCO. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 98-79 and Resolution No. 98-90 adopted; Ordinance No. 98-16 passed to second reading. ITEM 17 PUBLIC HEARING APPROVING PREZONE NO. 89-001 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-002 AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MASTER CASE 89-016) — RESOLUTION NOS. 98-59 AND 98-92 — ORDINANCE NO. 98-14 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Jason Smisko, Associate Planner, reported that this public hearing was to consider Resolutions (Master Case 89-016) approving the negative declaration and approving General Plan Amendment 98-002 prepared for the 728 -acre uninhabited area located adjacent to and outside the existing city limits generally west of Interstate 5, extending one-half mile south of the Calgrove Boulevard exit, and to the north approximately 500 feet south of Sagecrest Circle, and an ordinance approving Prezone No. 89-001. Addressing the Council on this item was Carl Linderman, Allan Cameron, Michael Woodward representing Warner Brothers, J. Sue DiSesso, and Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE (who submitted material). Three written comments were submitted on this item. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 98-92 approving the negative declaration prepared for the project, and adopt Resolution No. 98.59 approving General Plan Amendment 98- 002; and introduce Ordinance No. 98-14 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZOING MAP (PREZONE 89-001) FOR THE AREA LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND OUTSIDE THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS GENERALLY WEST OF INTERSTATE 5, EXTENDING ONE HALF MILE SOUTH OF THE CALGROVE BOULEVARD EXIT, AND TO THE' NORTH APROXIMATELY 500 FEET SOUTH OF SAGECREST CIRCLE, waive further reading, and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Slajic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None 93 Resolution 98-59 and Resolution No. 98.92 adopted; Ordinance No. 98- 14 passed to second reading. ITEM 18 PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT BALLOT RESULTS AND LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 FOR ZONE T23A Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. John Danielson, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Manager, reported that Landscape Maintenance District Zone T23A, Mountain View Courtyards, was transferred to the City from Los Angeles County on July 1, 1997. The City now has responsibility for establishing and collecting the assessments and administering the maintenance for these zones. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that 392 ballots had been mailed with 195 responses received. Of the responses received, 151 (77%) were in favor and 44 (23%) were opposed. A 51% or greater result of the ballots received determined whether or not the issue passed. No requests to speak were submitted on this item and no additional ballots were received. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 98.8o, confirming the ballot results and levy of the new assessments for the continued maintenance of Landscape Maintenance District Zone No. T23A for Fiscal Year 1998-99. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Hlajic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 19 PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT BALLOT RESULTS AND LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 FOR ZONE T23B Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing: City Clerk, Sharon Dawson, reported that all notices required have been provided John Danielson, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Manager, reported that Landscape Maintenance District Zone 1'23B, Mountain View Courtyards, was transferred to the City from Los Angeles County on July 1, 1997. The City now has responsibility for establishing and collecting the assessments and administering the maintenance for these zones. Z Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that 176 ballots had been mailed with 75 responses received. Of the responses received, 65 (87%) were in favor and 10 (13%) were opposed. A 51% or greater result of the ballots received determined whether or not the issue passed. No requests to speak were submitted on this item and no additional ballots were received. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Darcy, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 98-87, confirming the ballot results and levy of the new assessments for the continued maintenance of Landscape Maintenance District Zone No. T23B for Fiscal Year 1998-99. On roll call vote: Ayes: Hlajic, Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 20 PUBLIC HEARING LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 FOR ZONE NOS. 1 THROUGH 5, T1 THROUGH T10, T17, T23, T29, T30, T42A, T42B, AND T46 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Sharon Dawson reported that all notices required have been provided. John Danielson, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Manager, reported that City Council is required by law to annually evaluate and establish rates for Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMD). The City maintains landscape improvements such as paseos, slopes, and medians within and adjacent to residential areas. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 98-86, to approve the Engineer's Report, and levy the annual assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone Nos. 1 through 6, TI through T10, T17, T23, T29, T30, T42A, T42B, and T46. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Majic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 10 ITEM 21 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ADOPTION OF THE OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL BUDGET ADOPTION OF THE FIVE YEAR CIP — RESOLUTIONS NOS. 98-67, 98-66, 98-71, 98-68, 98-43, 98-94 Paul Zaengle, Management Analyst, reported that the 1998/99 Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Program have been reviewed by the City Council at two study sessions and a public hearing, as well as by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission. As a result of these discussions, several items have been added to the budget as outlined in the report. Addressing the Council on this item, on behalf of the Canyon Theatre Guild, was Tim Ben Boydston, Carol Rock, Patricia Finley, Ingrid Boydston, Sammi Kivett, David Stears representing the Santa Clarita Repertory Theatre, Helene Camara, Kerry Rock, Garrett Finley, Michael McCreary, James H. Robinson, Ashley Kivett, and Allan Cameron. Nine written comments were also submitted. Also addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberta representing the Chamber of Commerce and Valencia Industrial Association, Glo Donnelly, and Tim Burkhart. Motion by Weste, second by Darcy, to hold in abeyance the $1.2 million for the Via Princessa Roadway/Magic Mountain Parkway project until after the meeting with the EPA. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste Noes: Ferry, Majic, Darcy, Heidt Absent: None Motion did not carry. Motion by Klajic, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution Nos. 98-67,98- 66,98-71t 8-67,98- 66,98-71, 98-68,9843, and 98-94. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 22 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SKATEPARK — PROJECT NO. P0011— BID AWARD Christopher Price, Associate Engineer, introduced Bob Nelson, Project Manager, who reported that this item is for construction of the City of Santa Clarita's first Skatepark, which is to be located on the Santa Clarita Sports Complex property. Renderings of the proposed Skatepark were distributed. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. One written comment was submitted. 11 Motion by ffiajic, second by Darcy, to award the contract for the Skatepark, in the amount of $141,575.00, and award alternative bid item "A" in the amount of $8,500.00, for construction of a shade structure, to Evans & Son, Inc., for a total award of $150,075.00; and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure of $22,510.00. Funds in the amount of $184,211.00 have been budgeted in fiscal year 1997/98 in Account No. P0011210. Direct staff to negotiate a change order to Evans and Son, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for the following items: site lighting - $75,000.00; landscaping and irrigation - $30,000.00; and bleachers - $20,000.00. Funds in the amount of $158,525.00 have been budgeted in the proposed fiscal year 1998/99 budget in Account No. P0011210. Authorize' a contractual increase in the amount of $10,000.00 to Lawrence R. Moss & Associates to perform all design requirements for the items noted above, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 23 NEW BUSINESS SKATEPARK SAFETY EQUIPMENT - ORDINANCE NO. 98-17 John Danielson, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Manager, reported that the City of Santa Clarita will be opening its first skatepark in September of this year. In May 1997, Assembly Bill 1296 was passed adding skateboarding to the list of hazardous recreational activities. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Klajic, second by Darcy, to introduce and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 98-17 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO SKATEBOARD PARKS AND ROLLER SKATING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND ADDING SECTIONS 12.54.030 AND 12.54.040 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 12 ITEM 24 NEW BUSINESS COPS UNIVERSAL HIRING PROGRAM COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING Dennis Luppens, Management Analyst, reported that the COPS Universal Hiring Program (UHP), is one of several approaches developed by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Act of 1994 to deploy additional officers devoted to community policing. No requests to speak were submitted on this item Motion by Darcy, second by Klajic, to direct staff to apply for a Community Oriented Policing COPS grant for one deputy. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 25 NEW BUSINESS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CORPORATION AND LINCOLN PROPERTY AND THOROUGHFARE OBLICATIONS FOl PARK WITH LOCKHEED MARTIN COMPANY REGARDING BRIDGE t THE RYE CANYON BUSINESS Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that the City and Lockheed are parties to a "Pre -Annexation and Development Agreement" dated July 30, 1996. The Development Agreement contains various provisions relating to payment of fees and exactions, including Bridge and Thoroughfare District fees payable in connection with the development of the Rye Canyon Business Park. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Darcy, second by Klajic, to receive and dile the Memorandum of Understanding between Lockheed Martin Corporation, Lincoln Property Company, and the City of Santa Clarita. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 26 NEW BUSINESS FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, reported that the Downtown Newhall Merchants Association has planned and organized the Fourth of July Parade in the past. The City co-sponsors this event by paying for the street and lane closures, traffic control and security costs. In order to receive a Parade Permit from the City to hold an event of this type, the organizers are required to provide liability insurance naming the City as additionally insured in the amount of $1 million. 13 One written comment was received on this item. This item was removed from the agenda in that the Optimist Club had stepped forward to provide insurance coverage this year. ITEM 26A SUBSEQUENT NEED DESIGNATION OF SANTA CLARA RIVER AS AN AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVER This item was added to the agenda through earlier action and as a result of Congressman Buck McKeon's opposition to the Santa Clara River being designated as an American Heritage River. Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron, and Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE. Five written comments were submitted. Motion by Klajic, second by Darcy, to direct staff to work with community groups to do all we can to get the Santa Clara River reconsidered in the American Heritage Rivers Initiative program. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: Ferry Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS (COUNCIL) Councilmember Ferry reported on his trip to Washington D.C. for federal funding for the bus facility. Councilmember Klajic expressed concerns regarding safety issues at Magic Mountain. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, reported on last week's JPA meeting concerning open space at Newhall Ranch. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Darcy requested Council to consider extending the deadline for applications to be submitted for the Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission and Redevelopment Committee .due to confusion as to when the deadline was. Motion by Weste, second by Darcy, to add this item to the agenda, finding the need was immediate and arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Heidt Noes: None 14 Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Weste, second by Darcy to extend the deadline for �I applications to be submitted for the Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission and Redevelopment Committee to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 1998. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. CLOSED SESSION There was none. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Darcy, second by Weste, to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. A Study Session will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall 1" Floor, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The next regular City Council meeting will be held on July 14, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1" Floor, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: 98junNnLdoc 15