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Home My WebLink About1998-09-22 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)�+ MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 6:00 PAL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. SEPTEMBER 22,1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT 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) Kanowsky vs. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS053427 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION At 6:01 p.m., Mayor Heidt recessed the meeting to closed session in the Century Room. RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:28 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that during Closed Session, Council authorized the City Attorney and Burke Williams & Sorensen to represent the City in the subject case. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Heidt adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:29 p.m. 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 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 Scott Brozovich, Dave Blazey representing the Youth Sports Association, and Dave Ends representing the YSA and the SCV Athletic Association regarding Central Park; Philip Ellis and Marc Winger, both representing the Newhall School District, regarding auditorium funding; Allan Cameron regarding gas prices, the school bond measure on the November ballot and funds for a park in the former Weston project; and Bob Lathrop regarding water. INVOCATION Councilmember Majic asked Allan Cameron to lead a chorus of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in honor of the Hart District Champions in attendance. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Klgjic led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Klajic, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Klajic, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of the September 8, 1998 and September 9, 1998 special meetings and to approve the September 8, 1998 regular meeting minutes as amended, adding wording to the motion for Item 4 on Page S. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. NOTE: The minutes of the September 8, 1998 regular meeting will be brought back for adoption at the next regular meeting after further clarification. AWARDWRECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Heidt and Councilmembers presented "Caught You Doing Something Good Awards" and water bottles to members of the Wm. S. Hart Tournament Team as 1998 Coastal Region Champions; Wm. S. Hart Mini/Minor Tournament Team as 1998 ASA Western District Champions; Wm. S. Hart Mustang Tournament Team as 1998 Coastal Region Champions; and the Wm. S. Hart World Series Champions Mustang Tournament A Team. Pd PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Heidt recessed the meeting at 7:20 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:29 p.m. 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 RAILROAD AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION, PROJECT NO. 95-065 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE On July 8, 1997, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Gueno Development, Inc. This project reconstructed Railroad Avenue from San Fernando Road south of 4" Street to San Fernando Road at 11'h Street. Accept the work performed by Gueno Development, Inc. on Railroad Avenue, Project No. 95-065. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the 5% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. Approve the change order to Los Angeles County Purchase Order No. 9800105 for professional construction engineering, surveying, and material testing services in the amount of $50,000.00 from Account No. S2001453. Increase appropriations in Account No. S2001453 by $92,741.25 to make funds to carry funds remaining from 1997/98 available in 1998/99. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT SECO CANYON ROAD/DECORO DRIVE, AND AVENUE STANFORD/RYE CANYON ROAD — PROJECT NO. C0011 PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project modified traffic signals at the two identified intersections. The modifications provided for left turn phasing at each intersection where requests had been made and the need justified. The project was completed on April 14, 1998. Accept the work performed by L.A. Signal, Inc. on the 1996/97 Traffic Signal Modification, Project No. C0011. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. 3 ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR CITYWIDE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND ACCESS RAMP INSTALLATION — (PROJECT NO. PWS -4) — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This is an ongoing City program that combines two separate sidewalk programs. The first program is the repair, restoration, and maintenance of public curb, gutter, sidewalks, driveway approaches, and pedestrian access ramps that are damaged by street tree root lifting and other natural causes. The second program involves the installation of new pedestrian access ramps within the City of Santa Clarita. Accept the work performed by C.A. Rasmussen, Inc., on the repair work completed on damaged sidewalks, curb, gutter, driveway approaches and pedestrian access ramps. Approve a budget transfer in the amount of $21,368.58 from Account No. 5211-8061 to Account No. 50010201-8001 to cover the cost of additional improvements performed. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the 10% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR 1993/94 ANNUAL OVERLAY, PROJECT NO. 95-025 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE The project consisted of resurfacing the roadway to extend the service life of portions of Wiley Canyon Road, Soledad Canyon Road, Valencia Boulevard, and McBean Parkway. Accept the work performed by Granite Construction Company on the resurfacing of portions of Wiley Canyon Road, Soledad Canyon Road, Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway. Direct the City . Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the 10% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT CENTER — AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT PROJECT NO. T1007 This project involves the design and preparation of construction documents for the Santa Clarita Transit Center located on Valencia Boulevard west of McBean Parkway. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract for engineering and architectural design services for the Santa Clarita Transit Center, Project No. T1007, with Daniel, Mann, Johnson, & Mendenhall (DMJM) in an amount not to exceed $270,000, subject to City Attorney approval. Funds from Account Nos. T1007205 and T1007206 have been budgeted in FY 1998199 for this project. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASES 4 AND 5, PROJECT NO. 52041 — AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT This project will install curb and gutter, sidewalk, and reconstruct streets in the West Newhall area. Staff prepared a Request for Proposals for the subject project. The RFPs were sent to firms on the City's Design Consultants List. Fourteen firms 4 �..� submitted proposals. Award the contract to j design services in the amount of $170,342 i expenditure. Authorize the City Manager documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR Korve Engineering for engineering and authorize a 15% contingency or designee to execute and sign all TRACT MAP NO. 47863 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Tentative Tract Map No. 47863 was granted final approval on May 22, 1990. The approval of a development agreement followed on October 8, 1991. This property is located on the north side of Whites Canyon Road and was recently purchased by Ryland Homes from Weston Development. The property consists of 33 acres, is being subdivided into 80 lots, and will be used for single-family residential units. The conditions set by the Planning Commission have been met and fees have been paid as indicated on the Fact Sheet. The map has been checked to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and is ready for Council approval and acceptance of the dedications. Approve Tract Map No. 47863; accept offers of dedication; make findings, instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 92-1 OF THE CITY OF SANTA L CLARITA (VALENCIA TOWN CENTER) ANNUAL TAX LEVY CFD 98-1-1 On August 25, 1992, the Council passed Ordinance No. CFD 92-1-1, authorizing the levy of a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 92-1 (Valencia Town Center). Adoption of Resolution No. CFD 98-1-1 will levy the special taxes for Fiscal Year 1998/99 upon all properties within Community Facilities District No. 92-1, which are not otherwise exempt from taxation. Approve Resolution No. CFD 98-1-1, authorizing and providing for the levying of special taxes within said District, and direct staff to prepare special tax bills to the property owners. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR FORMATION OF SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ZONE 6 LOCATED AT WHITES CANYON ROAD AND NADAL STREET — RESOLUTION NO. 98-111 This resolution annexes Tract 47863, 46626, and 50536 into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 6. The total proposed assessment for 1998/99 is $1,000 per parcel for each of 80 parcels. Adopt Resolution No. 98-111 to initiate proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, and authorize the levy of assessments. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 35,36 — RESOLUTION NO. 98-114 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 98-114. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt Noes: Noes Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS GREEN BUILDING CONCEPT Paul Zaengle, Management Analyst, reported that the City Council recently expressed an interest in green buildings, an architectural concept, which embraces advanced, energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive design. By incorporating the latest in energy-efficient lighting, cooling and architectural design techniques, green buildings minimize energy, water and materials consumption, while creating a high-quality, high-performance space. A video of the Ridgehaven project in San Diego and slides addressing the benefits of the concept were shown. Report received; no action taken. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) None STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, provided information on the Old Town Newhall Street Fair to be held September 26, 1998 and topics discussed at the most recent meeting with the community activists. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry commented on the recent meeting of the Youth Action Committee; commended the Fire Department,for their efforts in fighting the fire near Soledad Canyon Road over the weekend; congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Darcy for her efforts with the Meals on Wheels Auction; congratulated staff on the award for building of the year; commented on paseos along Bouquet Canyon and discussed the need for more field space for sports. Mayor Pro Tem Darcy commented on the River Rally over the weekend. Councilmember Klajic commented on the information provided by KBET regarding alternate travel routes available during the fire over the weekend. R ADJOURNMENT Motion by Darcy, second by Klajic, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. A study session will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. ATTEST: J� CITY CLERK 1� xz �IMR 7