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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-08 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PAL SEPTEMBER 8, 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. Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that the need to consider a Closed Session item under Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Montrose General Store and Cy Amitin v. City of Santa Clarita, had arisen subsequent to the posting of the agenda; Council action was required to add it to the agenda for consideration. Motion by Klajic, second by Darcy, to add an item of subsequent need to the agenda as a Closed Session item, Montrose General Store and Cy Amitin v. City of Santa Clarita, under Government Code Section 54956.9(a), finding the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No requests to speak were submitted. INVOCATION Mayor Heidt gave the invocation. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Heidt led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Weste, second by Darcy, to approve the agenda, pulling items 4, 7 and 9 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Darcy, second by Klajic, to approve the minutes of the August 25, 1998 meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/R.ECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Heidt and Councilmembers presented "Caught You Doing Something Good Awards" to Deputy Jeffrey Fine and Deputy Gregory Hutt for their response to a DUI traffic related accident with serious injuries on Soledad Canyon Road on February 23, 1998. The Deputies presented gift certificates received from the victim in this incident to Jim Ventress on behalf of the Boys and Girls Club. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Bill Bell, Fire Chief, made a presentation to the City Council regarding the fire at the recycling yard. Mayor Heidt introduced Jennifer Collins -Foley representing the County Registrar- Recorder/County Clerk's Office who presented a Certificate of Appreciation to City Clerk Sharon Dawson for her efforts related to the election process. 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 STATE INITIATIVE — PROPOSITION 9, THE UTILITY RATE REDUCTION AND REFORM ACT The City Council is requested by the League of California Cities and Southern California Edison to oppose Proposition 9, which attempts to reform the utility services and markets in the state. Specifically, Proposition 9 will alter the formula for the competitive electricity market established by AB1890, which passed the Legislature in 1996. Oppose Proposition 9. 2 ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE MASTER PLANNING OF THE SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX The Santa Clarita Sports Complex is approximately a 20 -acre site, centrally located in the valley, south of Soledad Canyon Road and west of Golden Valley Road. The purchased site is intended to address current and future needs for local recreation and community service programs. Award contract to RJM Design Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $50,000. The funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 1998-99 in Account No. F3003052-8001. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR INCREASE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SANTA CLARITA WATERSHED, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BY UP TO THREE MEMBERS In June 1993, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and City of Santa Clarita joined together and formed the Santa Clarita Watershed, Recreation and Conservation Authority (JPA). The City, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and the JPA have been working both individually and collectively regarding the dedication and management of 6,000 acres of open space and river property related to the Newhall Ranch project. Upon expansion of membership of the JPA it will be forwarded to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for their consideration. Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, provided additional information in response to inquiries from Councilmembers. Motion by Klajic, second by Darcy, to approve the resolution adopted by the Santa Clarita Watershed, Recreation and Conservation Authority authorizing an increase in membership of the Authority by up to three individuals and that the expanded JPA be for oversight of the Newhall Ranch project open space. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kla<jic, Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, OPERATION SAFE SCHOOLS AND STREETS GRANT The State of California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded the City of Santa Clarita $65,400 in funding for an Operation Safe Schools and Streets Grant. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contracts, agreements, or change orders arising out of the Office of Traffic Safety, Operation Safe Schools and ki Streets Grant. Establish estimated revenues in the amount of $65,400 in Miscellaneous Grants Fund Account No. 453-5173. Appropriate $65,400 to Account No. 7448-8001. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR FY 98/99 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 maximum Los Angeles County contribution for transit service is estimated to be $1,634,400 for FY 1998/99. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide public transportation services, subject to City Attorney approval. lr4DIJ) r CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSED VERMONT/EVERETT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 98-1 Formal initiation of the formation of an assessment district for road, storm drain, and sewer improvements along Everett Drive from Powell Drive south of Vermont Drive south of Lyons Avenue. Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Manzo, who submitted pictures of the area, and Donna Glasnow. Two written comments were also submitted on this item. Chris Price, Supervising Engineer, provided additional information in response to inquiries from Councilmembers. Motion by Darcy, second by lOajic, to direct staff to proceed with the formation process of Vermont/Everett Assessment District 98.1, to prepare a formal petition and informational letter to be mailed to all property owners involved describing the district, procedures, and estimated assessments, and to approve a maximum City contribution of $400,000 for this project from any available source. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Ferry, Weste, ffi9jic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carries. 4 ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR LOS ANGELES COUNTY/CITY FUNDING AGREEMENT (SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM LOCAL) - During the budget process, Surface Transportation Program -Local (STP -L) funds were budgeted for Magic Mountain/Via Princessa and Wiley Canyon Realignment projects. STP -L funds are federal funds restricted for use on major roadways and transportation projects. Approve the draft cooperative Agreement and authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all documents relating to this agreement, subject to final approval of the City Attorney. Authorize the transfer of $654,955.00 of STP -L funds from Magic Mountain/Via Princessa Projects, Account No. S0005103, to Los Angeles County in exchange for design and construction management services of several pending projects. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR AUDITORIUM RESTORATION FUNDING This item is asking Council to provide staff with direction on how to proceed with allocating $350,000 of local assistance money from the State budget for mitigating earthquake damage and building and safety code compliance. Addressing the Council on this item was Robert Lee representing the William S. Hart School District and Dennis Conn. One written comment was submitted. Motion by Klajic, second by Darcy, to direct staff to analyze the legislation to determine the funding process and eligible projects/recipients for this state allocation and return with alternatives. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 32, 33, 34 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-109 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented In the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 98-109. Motion by Klojic, second by Weste, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of items 4, 7 and 9. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 5 ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING SANTA CLARITA DRAINANGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA (DBAA) NO. 20, TRACT NOS. 46626, 47863, AND 50536 LOCATED AT WHITES CANYON ROAD NORTH OF NADAL STREET — DETERMINATION AND ADOPTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 98-108 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Monica Fernandez, Associate Engineer, reported that this item is to establish assessments for the proposed Santa Clarita Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 20, Tract Nos. 46626, 47863, and 50536. The total proposed assessment for the 1998/99 fiscal year is $25,821.09. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 98-108 determining rates for establishment of annual assessments for Santa Clarita Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 20. On roll call vote: Ayes: HIajic, Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS 1997/98 TO 1998/99 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS — RESOLUTION NO. 98- 110 Barbara Boswell, Accounting Manager, reported that each year after the budget is adopted, and as part of the year-end process, the City of Santa Clarita takes the opportunity to review its prior year appropriations to determine if funds should be continued into the new fiscal year. Continuing appropriations represent necessary funds authorized in the 1997/98 fiscal year that were not expended, but are still required to complete projects authorized by City Council. This includes funds for operational as well as capital projects not yet completed. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Darcy, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 98-110, Continuing Appropriated Funds from Fiscal Year 1997/98 to Fiscal Year 1998/99 and making appropriations for the amount budgeted. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Ferry, Weste, HIajic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Resolution 88-110 carried. ITEM 13 NEW BUSINESS 1998/99 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRIORITY EVALUATION REPORT Bahman Janka, Traffic Engineer, reported that in October 1995, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 95-116 establishing the City of Santa Clarita Traffic Signal Priority System. This system, combined with the thoughtful allocation of limited funding sources for traffic signal projects, provides maximum traffic safety in the. community by prioritizing candidate intersections, which are competing for traffic signals. This item describes the results of the 1998/99 -signal priority evaluation. Addressing the Council on this item was Nancy Mickel and Dennis Conn. Motion by Ferry, second by Darcy, to accept the staff report and approve recommended revisions in the Traffic Signal Priority Rating System; approve the ranked list of candidate traffic signal locations; and select the intersection of Haskell Canyon Road and Grovepark Drive to be signalized from the City's current Signal Priority List, requesting staff to re-evaluate the intersection of Seco Canyon and Copperhill. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Majic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) There were none. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Majic requested staff research other similar cities to determine how many commissions and committees they have and their purpose. Councilmember Weste commented on the upcoming visit to downtown Fillmore that would include members from the Redevelopment Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Darcy indicated that Supervisor Antonovich would attend the II opening of Plum Canyon School on Thursday. 7 CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that the purpose of this Closed Session is to conduct a CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Steffen v. City of Santa Clarita United States District Court Case No. 98-5181 ABC; and Montrose General Store and Cy Amitin v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC196241. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Heidt recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that, during Closed Session, Council authorized the defense of the litigation with Montrose General Store and Cy Amitin. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. in memory of Sandra Pearce and Jana Demeire. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. A special meeting of the City Council will be held Wednesday, September 9, 1998 at 4:15 p.m. beginning in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, to conduct a tour of the Via Princessa project site. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. ATTEST: CITY CLERK qewp�.Clm