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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-24 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PAL FEBRUARY 24,1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. 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 . Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment (SCOPE) v. City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BSO49044. Mr. Newton indicated that there was also a need to address two matters under Government Code Section 54956.9 (c), which need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to add consideration of two matters under Government Code Section 54956.9 (c), finding the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Blgjic, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS At 6:05 p.m., Mayor Heidt recessed to closed session in the Orchard Rooms. RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:35 pm. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken during Closed Session that was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Heidt adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:37 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:38 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. George Caravalho, City Manager, indicated there was a need to add an item of subsequent need to the agenda for Council to receive information on the damage assessment as a result of the recent rains. Motion by ffisjic, second by Boyer, to add one subsequent need item to the agenda for the EI Nino February 1998 Damage Assessment, finding the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. INVOCATION Councilmember Boyer gave the invocation. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Boyer led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to approve the agenda adding one item of subsequent need concerning the February 1998 Damage Assessment from El Nino, finding the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of the February 7,1998 Special Joint Meeting and the February 1o, 1998 Regular Meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Heidt introduced Kelley Derevere representing MADD to recognize seven local deputies for their high DUI enforcement arrests. Caught -You -Doing -Something -Good - Awards were presented to Deputies Robert Foster, George Guevara, Alain Budge, Sung Pak, Gregory Hutt, Michael Shapiro, and Guillermo Vera. Mayor Heidt and Councilmembers presented a special recognition plaque to Guy Tomlinson, Los Angeles City Firefighter, for his acts of heroism during the Malibu Corral Canyon Fire. 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 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 VALENCIA BOULEVARD BICYCLE BRIDGE - PROJECT NO. 99-047-01 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - Acceptance of the construction contract for the Valencia Boulevard Bicycle Bridge. Accept the work performed by Stevens Construction, Inc. on Valencia Bicycle Bridge, Project No. 99-047-01. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the project retention 36 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 3� CONSENT CALENDAR STATE -LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 034 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-20 - Approval of a reimbursement ,agreement related to grant funds for the Santa Clara River Trail. Adopt Resolution No. 98- 20. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS - The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), provides guidelines for the use of District and City facilities. Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Clarita and the College of the Canyons. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION INTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T1 FOR TRACT 49549 LOCATED AT VIA PRINCESSA WEST OF ISABELLA PARKWAY - Resolution and developer's petition for annexation of a median and trees within Tract No. 49549 into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 98-18 to accept the petition to initiate proceedings, to approve the Engineer's Report and authorize a levy of $2,627. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR APPLICATION TO LAFCO INITIATING ANNEXATION 1997-02 (MASTER CASE NO. 97- 223), FOR 34.2 ACRES OF UNINHABITED LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD AND MCBEAN - RESOLUTION NO. 98-15 - Authorization for staff to submit an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the proposed Annexation No. 1997-02 ("Junior High School Site Annexation") consisting of approximately 34.2 acres of uninhabited territory. Adopt Resolution No. 98-15 requesting that the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 1997-02 ("Junior High School Site Annexation") located at the northwest corner of Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR AMENDMENTS TO RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE FRANCHISES WITH SANTA CLARITA DISPOSAL COMPANY, ATLAS REFUSE REMOVAL COMPANY AND BLUE BARREL DISPOSAL COMPANY TO ACCOMMODATE ADDING THE NORTHBRIDGE, VISTA DEL CANON AND SECO CANYON AREAS TO THE FRANCHISES - RESOLUTION 98-22 This item was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, reported that this item was to add areas annexed to the City into the solid waste franchise with Blue Barrel Disposal, Santa Clarita Disposal, and Atlas Refuse Removal. Staff recommended that Council adopt Resolution No. 98-22 delineating expanded residential franchise service area boundaries for Blue Barrel Disposal Company and Santa Clarita Disposal Company. Execute amendments to the residential refuse franchise agreement with Blue Barrel Disposal Company, Atlas Refuse Removal Company, and Santa Clarita Disposal Company to accommodate the 4 addition of the Northbridge, Vista Del Canon, and Seco Canyon annexation areas to existing franchise areas (Annexation Nos. 1992-04, 1990-11 and 1992-03 respectively). Addressing the Council on this item was Dennis Verner representing Santa Clarita Disposal, Karl McCarthy representing Blue Barrel Disposal Company, and Laszlo Lanese representing "Let Us Recycle" Recycling and Disposal Company. Motion by Darcy, second by Smyth, to approve the staff recommendation. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Not Participating: Kls<jic (due to a previously disclosed conflict of interest) Motion carried. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PROJECT NO. B1003 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE On June 24, 1997, the City Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Acacia Landscaping & Erosion Control, Inc. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer on January 17, 1998. The total cost of construction was $142,200. Accept the work performed by Acacia Landscaping & Erosion Control, Inc. on the Magic Mountain Parkway Median Landscaping, Project No. B1003. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the five percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR BUS STOP DISPLAY UNIT PROJECT - Under an AB 2766 grant from the AQMD, the City has undertaken a bus stop display unit project. This project is 85% funded by the AQMD, and 15% funded by the City's Proposition A Local Return. In February 1996, the Transit Division went to Council for appropriation of the funds to the relevant accounts. However, all funds for the project were not expended during that fiscal year, nor were the remaining funds carried over into the budgets for fiscal year 1996/97 and fiscal year 1997/98. Now, as the project nears completion, it is necessary to re -appropriate the unexpended remainder of the funds that were appropriated in fiscal year 1995/96 for the fiscal year 1997/98 budget. Appropriate an additional $16,728 to Expenditure Account No. 4600-7312 and approve budget adjustments as shown below: Expenditure 4600-7312 $16,728 Transfer In 801-6810 $16,728 Revenue 203-5120 $12,228 Transfers Out 203-9501 $12,228 Transfers Out 206-9501 $ 4,500 5 ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD), TRACT NO. 22010, M.T.D. NO. 1369 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-26 This is a resolution to authorize the transfer of Miscellaneous Transfer Drain (M.T.D.) No. 1369 to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (I.ACFCD), and to request LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is necessary for the LACFCD to commence maintaining said storm drain. Adopt Resolution No. 98-26 for the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements to the LACFCD for purposes of operation, maintenance, repair and improvements. Authorize the Mayor of the City to execute the Quitclaim Deed for the easements to the LACFCD on behalf of the City. 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 and Safety/Land Development Division at the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSFER OF STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FROM THE COUNTY TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - RESOLUTION NOS. 98-23,98-24,98-25 - In October 1997, after reviewing adopted Resolution Nos. 97-123, 97-124, and 97-125, County Counsel requested they be revised. Amended resolutions have been drafted and approved by County Counsel and are now being submitted to City Council for approval. Rescind Resolution Nos. 97-123, 97-124, and 97-125 and adopt the following amended resolutions: Resolution No. 98-23, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, requesting detachment of County Lighting District LLA - 1, Santa Clarita Zone. Resolution No. 98-24, a Joint resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, approving the transfer of jurisdiction over County Lighting Maintenance District (CLMD) No. 1867 situated within the territorial boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita. Resolution No. 98-25, a Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, approving and accepting a negotiated exchange of property tax revenue resulting from the transfer of jurisdiction over county Lighting Maintenance district (CLMD) No. 1867. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR PROVIDE OFFICE 97 TRAINING TO CITY STAFF - The City of Santa Clarita strives to stay current with the latest technology and to maximize effectiveness. One of the more effective ways to achieve this goal is to standardize computer software programs and fully train staff on the use of these new tools. Microsoft Office 97 was selected as that standard and will be installed on the City's system soon. To better ensure maximum effectiveness of the new Office 97 software being implemented, it was determined that a professional company be hired to provide comprehensive training. A selection process using a Request for Proposal (RFP) was conducted and a local company, Wales P.C. Services & Computer Focus, 0 was selected as the most qualified and responsive vendor for Office 97 training. Award the contract for Microsoft Office 97 training to Wales P.C. Services & Computer Focus for $40,704.00. The funds for this work are included in the FY 97/98 budget Account No. 2310- 8110. Authorize the City Manager to approve all contract documents and change orders, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 5 AND 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 98-28 - Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 98-28. Motion by Boyer, second by Khdic, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #7. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Blgjic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Heidt declared a recess at 7:16 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM EL NISO FEBRUARY 1998 DAMAGE ASSESSMENT George Caravalho, City Manager, provided a report on the damage as a result of the recent El Niiio rains. Motion by Smyth, second by Boyer, to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with LA County Public Works for bridge repair, appropriate $650,000 from City Council Contingency Account #1240-7401 to initiate currently identified damage issues (as listed in the Attachment for the 1998 El Niuio Storm Budget), and take all additional actions necessary to initiate public facility repair. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, KIWic, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF MASTER CASE 97-146 (REVISED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 46626) - RESOLUTION NO. 98-33 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 item is an appeal of a Planning Commission denial to allow for modifications to an approved development agreement located at the northern terminus of Foxlane Drive and Bakerton Avenue in the Canyon Country community. The appellant is the Whites Canyon Associates LTD. and Canyon View Partners. Council consensus to consolidate the public hearings on Items 14 and 18. ITEM 16 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF MASTER CASE 97-147 (REVISED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 47863) - RESOLUTION NO. 98-32 Fred Follstad, Associate Planner, reported that this item is an appeal of a Planning Commission denial to allow for modifications to an approved development agreement located on the north side of Whites Canyon Road between Nadal Street and Wildwind Road in the Canyon Country community. The appellant is the Whites Canyon Associates LTD. and Canyon View Partners. John Ashkar, appellant, explained the basis for his appeal. Addressing the Council on these items was Ed Adams, Chris Campbell, Dave Ends representing SCV Athletic Assn. and Youth Sport Assn., Bob Wagenaar representing the Parent Advisory Council of Canyon High School, Vicki Engbrecht representing Canyon High School, Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE, Robert Holder, Karen Holder, Charlotte Arthur, and Glenn Reeves. One written comment was received on this item. Also, a letter from the William S. Hart High School and Saugus School Districts was received urging Council to deny this appeal. Mayor Heidt closed the consolidated public hearing. Motion by Klajic, second by Smyth, to adopt Resolution No. 98-32 and Resolution No. 98-33 upholding the Planning Commission's denial of modifications to the development agreement, thereby denying the appeal. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy Smyth, Boyer, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Resolution Nos. 98-32 and 98-33 adopted. 91 ITEM 16 UNFINISHED BUSINESS COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION Councilmember Boyer reported that members of the Santa Clarita City Council are compensated monthly by the City for the substantial amount of time and effort they contribute leading our local government. At the meeting of February 10, 1998, Council re- introduced Ordinance No. 98-1 regarding Council compensation. Addressing the Council on this item was Lynne Plambeck. Motion by Boyer, second by Smyth, to adopt Ordinance No. 98-1 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA INCREASING COUNCILMEMBER SALARIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36616. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Klajic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance 98-1 adopted. ITEM 17 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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 - ORDINANCE NO. 98-6 Fred Follstad, Associate Planner, reported that this item is a request to prezone from Los Angeles County A-2-6 (Heavy Agricultural, b 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 on this item. Motion by Boyer, second by Smyth, to adopt 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 EXISTING CITY LUM, GENERALLY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD AND MCBEAN PARKWAY, approving Prezone No. 97-002. 2 On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Klajic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 98-6 adopted. ITEM 18 NEW BUSINESS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE WILLIAMS. HART SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING ALIGNMENT OF GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND PROPOSED HIGH SCHOOL SITE Jeff Lambert, Planning Manager, reported on the Memorandum of Understanding to conduct design and environmental review of Golden Valley Road generally between Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway, intersection of Golden Valley Road and Via Princessa and grading for proposed high school and outlined minor changes to the MOU. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to accept the proposed alignment of Golden Valley Road between Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway. Approve Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract not to exceed $28,000 with Rincon Consultants for environmental services for Golden Valley Road and the proposed high school site grading, subject to City Attorney approval On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Majic Darcy, Smyth, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 19 NEW BUSINESS GATE KING PARTNERS - REMOVAL OF 64 OAK TREES ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF SIERRA HIGHWAY, 760 FEET SOUTH OF REMSEN STREET IN THE NEWHALL COMMUNITY OF THE CITY - Based upon a report from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, the City has an open code enforcement file regarding the removal of 64 oak trees without an approved oak tree permit. The property owner has filed a retroactive oak tree permit which is currently being reviewed by the Planning Commission. , Addressing the Council on this item was John Steffen, Mark Gates representing Gate King, and Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE. Motion by Smyth, second by Hlajic, to take the information under advisement and remand the issue back to the Planning Commission to 10 mitigate the loss through the current retroactive oak tree permit now being considered and encourage Mr. Gates to avail himself of civil remedies. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 20 NEW BUSINESS CODE ENFORCEMENT SECTION: UPDATE Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, highlighted the Code Enforcement Section's 1997 accomplishments and reviewed goals established for 1998, focusing on the outstanding work of the City's Code Enforcement Officers and everyday efforts that have established a program that is both responsive and effective. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Council accepted report for informational purposes only. ITEM 21 NEW BUSINESS INFORMATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE USE OF CPVC PIPE FOR RESIDENTIAL POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS Ruben Barrera, Building Official, reported that this item provides information to the City Council regarding the use of Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) pipe for residential potable water systems in Santa Clarita. It also provides an update on the State's position regarding the approval for use of CPVC in the California Plumbing Code. Addressing the Council on this item was Garry Gage and Don Stanley representing RCR Companies, and Robert Reed and Debbie Reed representing Village Lakes Homes. Council received information. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on her attendance at an ICA meeting regarding criminal justice. STAFF COMMS There were none. COUNCMMEM 3ER COMMENTS Councilmember Boyer commented on an article in the Valley Section of the LA Times regarding downsizing government. 11 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Darcy, second by Boyer, to acUourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:66 p.m. ATTEST!': 99FEH24.XZa (iyLti2cJ /ULLGtil YOIi 12