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Home My WebLink About1998-02-10 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 PAL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 10, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Boyer. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that this closed session was for the purpose of. Conference with legal counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one matter Conference with legal counsel - Pending Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Joanes vs. City of Santa Clarita - Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC174239 RECESS At 6:01 p.m., Mayor Heidt recessed to closed session in the Orchard Rooms. RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:29 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that during Closed Session, Council took action to approve a settlement agreement on the dispute with Pacific Bay Homes. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Heidt adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:31 p.m. 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 John Steffen regarding term limits. INVOCATION Councilmember Smyth gave the invocation. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Heidt introduced Boy Scout Troops 492, 581, 582, 585, 587, and 607, representing Saugus and Canyon Country, who led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Boyer, second by Klajic, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of the January 27, 1998 regular meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. COWBOY POETRY READING Councilmembers read entries in the Cowboy Poetry Contest from local students. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES - Government Code Section 36934 requires that all 2 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 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH PROJECT (MASTER CASE NO. 97-212) - City staff has selected Rincon consultants to prepare the EIR for the Golden Valley Ranch project. The cost for preparing the documents is $89,540.00, which will be borne solely by the applicant. The City will be responsible for administering the contract with the consultant. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a professional services contract between the City and Rincon Consultants to prepare the EIR for the Golden Valley Ranch Development, for a total contract not to exceed $89,540.00 from Account No. 501-2380, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SUPPORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY FUNDING REQUESTS TO THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION IN 1998 - '� RESOLUTION NO. 98-27 - The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) is seeking State funds under the 10 Percent Interregional Program Section of Senate Bill 45 to purchase additional rail cars, and requests the support of the City of Santa Clarita in its effort to secure money for new rolling stock. Over the last five years, ridership on Metrolink, the commuter rail service administered by SCRRA, has grown by 12 percent per year. Additional rail cars will allow the SCRRA to increase Metrolink service to Santa Clarita. Adopt Resolution No. 98-27, supporting a request by Metrolink to consider additional commuter passenger cars and locomotives to be eligible for funding from the State 10 Percent Interregional Program. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 49549, APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Tentative Tract No. 49549 was approved by the Planning Commission under Resolution No. P91-01 and Zone Change 90-007 on July 12, 1990. It consists of 32 acres in gross area. The project was approved for a total of 59 lots, which consist of 55 single-family residential lots and four open space lots. The 55 single-family residential lots are approved for 6,000 square feet minimum lot size. The owner and developer of the property is Via Princessa L.L.C., a Delaware Limited Liability Company. Approve the map; accept the offers of dedication; make the required findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate indicating approval and acceptance of dedications. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DOOR-TO-DOOR COLLECTION EVENT - In keeping with the City of Santa Clarita=s commitment to sound environmental management and in light of the fact that there is a severe shortage of appropriate household hazardous waste disposal options in and around the community, the sound management of household hazardous wastes is a primary component of both the City --s NPDES Permit and AB 939 compliance. Authorize advertising for bids for household hazardous waste door-to-door collection event. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR VALENCIA GLEN POOL RENOVATION PROJECT NO. M0005 - BID AWARD On November 25, 1997, Council authorized the advertisement of this project consisting of replastering an existing City park pool. The project incorporates new tile, new coping, and necessary improvements to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Award contract to South Coast Pool Plastering, Inc., for $43,100, and authorize a 7 percent contingency. The funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 97/98 in Account No. M0005001. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR ADDENDUM TO CONTRACTS FOR LANDSCAPE DISTRICT INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ZONE NOS. T1-AREAWIDE 1, T6 -VALENCIA SOUTH VALLEY, T7 -VALENCIA CENTRAL AND NORTH VALLEY, T42A-CIRCLE J RANCH AND T46-NORTHBRIDGE - Addendum to add additional zones to existing Landscape Maintenance District contracts with the inspection firms of Total Concept Landscape Architecture and Greenplace Landscape Management. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an addendum with the firms of Total Concept Landscape Architecture and Greenplace Landscape Management subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR ESTABLISHMENT OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ACCOUNTS AND BUDGETS FOR ZONES T8 VALENCIA SUMMIT, T10 VALENCIA AVENUE STANFORD, T17 RAINBOW GLEN, T29 AMERICAN BEAUTY, T30 VALENCIA CITY CENTER, T31 SHANGRI-LA, T42A CIRCLE J AND T42B CIRCLE J FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 The County approved the Joint Resolution on November 18, 1997 to transfer jurisdiction of the Landscape Maintenance Districts to the City. Per the Joint Resolution, Zones T8, T10, T17, T29, T30, T31, T42A, and T42B are scheduled for transfer on or before July 1, 1998. The City must now establish accounts and appropriate funds. Approve establishment of accounts and appropriate funds as specified in the agenda report and budget sheets for Zones T8, T10, T17, T29, T30, T31, T42A and T42B. El �. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 3 AND 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-21- Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 98-21. Motion by Smyth, second by Boyer, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 PUBLIC HEARING WIRELESS INTERNET COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - ORDINANCE NO. 98-2 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Jesse Juarros, Technology Services Manager, reported that Metricom, Inc. has filed an application with the City of Santa Clarita to 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. Joe Malone, representing Metricom, made a presentation on the system. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to continue the public hearing on the Wireless Internet Communication System to March 10, 1998 to allow staff time to conduct research with cities that have an active system. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered. ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING 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 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-16 - ORDINANCE NO. 98-6 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Fred Follstad, Associate Planner, reported that this is 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. No requests to speak were submitted. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Darcy, second by Boyer, to adopt Resolution No. 98-16, approving the negative declaration prepared for the project, with the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and introduce Ordinance No. 98-6 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (PREZONE 97-002) FOR THE UNINHABITED AREA LOCATED ADJACENT TO AND OUTSIDE THE EXISTING CITY LIMIT, GENERALLY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD AND MCBEAN PARKWAY. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Resolution 98-6 adopted. Ordinance 98-6 introduced. ITEM 12 UNFINISHED BUSINESS PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ADULT BUSINESS ORDINANCE REGARDING PRE- EXISTING LEGAL ADULT BUSINESS USES - ORDINANCE NO. 98-3 Jeff Hogan, Planning Technician, reported that this item is for the second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending the existing Adult Business Ordinance regarding pre- existing legal adult business uses. Addressing the Council on this item was Gregg Gentry. Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth, to adopt Ordinance No. 98-3 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING AN AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO THE PRE- EXISTING LEGAL ADULT BUSINESS USE SECTIONS OF THE ADULT BUSINESS ORDINANCE. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Klajic Noes: Boyer, Heidt Absent: None Ordinance No. 98.3 adopted. ITEM 13 UNFINISHED BUSINESS COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION - ORDINANCE NO. 98-1 Councilmember Boyer reported that this item was for the adoption of ordinance increasing Councilmembers salaries pursuant to Government Code Section 36516 and recommended the 5% increase each year for 2 years be compounded annually for a total of $964.87 per month. Motion by Boyer, second by Smyth, to reintroduce Ordinance No. 98.1 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA INCREASING COUNCILMEM 3ER SALARIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Klajic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance 98-1 reintroduced. ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS �—* YOUTH BASKETBALL UPDATE/PRIORITY REGISTRATION John Danielson, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Manager, gave an update on the Youth Basketball Program and a request for direction concerning a priority registration policy. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to adopt a priority registration for Youth Basketball. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, Darcy, Smyth Noes: Heidt Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY OF SANTA CLARITA CUSTOMERS Michael Haviland, Economic Development Manager, reported that at the joint City and Chamber of Commerce task force A The Year of Small Business,=_ in its January 1998 meeting recommended that the City Economic Development Division coordinate a valley wide public opinion survey of Santa Clarita residents (customers) to investigate current residential shopping patterns, reasons why residents shop different areas of Santa Clarita, why and when they shop outside of the valley, preferences for new retail uses, etc. Funding currently exists in the Economic Development budget to conduct such a survey. Motion by Boyer, second by Smyth, to direct staff to enter into an agreement for professional services with Personal Touch Marketing to conduct a public opinion survey, not to exceed $13,900.00. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, reported on the possible closing of I-5 at Magic Mountain Parkway due to impacts from the rain. Options were provided on receiving a presentation from SCAG staff on the proposed Regional Transportation Plan. Council consensus to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 1998 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber to hear the SCAG presentation. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Darcy reported on the needs of the William S. Hart Pony Leagues due to impacts from the recent rains. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Boyer, second by Smyth, to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:06 p.m. in memory of Nohemi Corral. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AYOR ATTEST: I ? Q, � CITY CLERK 98febl0.mg 0