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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-11 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING May 11, 1999 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1" Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY — No New Business REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — No New Business City Clerk Announcement During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a three (3) minute presentation. Public Participation speaker's slips must be submitted to the City Clerk before this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the Mayor announces the item. Each person addressing the Council is given three (3) minutes to speak indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais; a green light appears when the speaker begins; a yellow light appears when 30 seconds remain and a red light appears when time has expired. Comments should be complete at this time. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (805) 255-4391. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102- 35.104 ADA Title II) Executive Meeting This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting. This session is open to the public. Public Participation This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items that are not on the agenda. Council will not act upon those items at this meeting other than to review and return without action or provide direction to staff. ALL speakers must call or submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk prior to this portion of the meeting and prepare a presentation not to exceed three minutes. The number of people wishing to speak will divide the thirty minutes allowed for public input, maximum time allowed per person will be three (3) minutes. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) 1 INVOCATION - Heidt CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor to inquire whether any member of the public would like to pull for discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 27, 1999 AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY R.E.A.L. TEENS - Community Clean -Up Volunteers PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY 1999/2000 Budget & CIP CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a request is made for discussion, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the agenda. 1. 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Determine that the titles to all ordinances, which appear on this public agenda, have been read and waive further reading. 2. CITY COUNCIL SUMMER RECESS AND HOLIDAY RECESS - The Council has previously identified a period of time during the summer in which regular meetings of the Council are canceled, and typically, Council only holds one regular meeting in December, thereby canceling the second meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Declare City Council summer recess for July 27, August 3 (Study Session), and August 10, and declare a holiday recess for December 28, 1999. 2 3. QUARTERLY BROCHURE CONTRACT CONTINUATION - Renewal of the contract with RLF Publishing for the design, publication, and distribution of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department quarterly recreation and general information Seasons Brochure. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Extend the current contract of RLF Publishing in the amount of $54,168 for an additional year, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the original contract. The funds have been budgeted in the proposed 1999/2000 budget in Account No. 7213-7308. 4. OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN RESPONSE UNIT GRANT -The grant is the continuation of existing funding for a dedicated investigator, community education and prevention, and the Family Violence Task Force. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize $30,000 General Fund cash match and $90,000 grant from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning to be included in the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 budget. Appropriate $104,000 to Account No. 7447-8110 (professional services) and $16,000 to Account No. 7447-7312 (special services). 5. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 99-L1, TRACT NO. 44360 - RESOLUTION NO. 99-55 - Resolution annexes territory for Tract No. 44360, located between Via Princessa and Golden Triangle Road, into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 99-L1. The total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per parcel for each of the proposed 90 parcels. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 99-55 to initiate annexation proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, and set a public hearing for June 22, 1999. 6. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 99-L2, TRACT NO. 44896 - RESOLUTION NO. 99-56 - Resolution annexes territory for Tract No. 44896, located in the vicinity of Via Princessa and Circle J Ranch Road, into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 99-L2. The total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per parcel for each of the proposed 95 single-family units and 156 multi -family units. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 99-56 to initiate annexation proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, and set a date and time for a public hearing on June 22, 1999. 3 7. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 99-L3, TRACT NO. 44965 - RESOLUTION NO. 99-57 - Resolution annexes territory for Tract No. 44965, located in the vicinity of Shangri-La Drive and Soledad Canyon Road, into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 99-L3. The total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per parcel for each of the proposed 155 units. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 99-57 to initiate annexation proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, and set a public hearing for June 22, 1999. 8. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 99-L4, TRACT NO. 52276 - RESOLUTION NO. 99-58 - Resolution annexes territory for Tract No. 52276, located in the vicinity of May Way and Via Princessa, into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 99-L4. The total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per parcel for each of the proposed 14 parcels. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 99-58 to initiate annexation proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, and set the public hearing for June 22, 1999. 9. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 99-L5, 17975 SIERRA HIGHWAY - RESOLUTION NO. 99-67 - Resolution annexes territory for a commercial project located at 17975 Sierra Highway into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 99-L5. The total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per parcel for the single parcel. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 99-67 to initiate annexation proceedings; approve the Engineer's Report; and set a public hearing for June 22, 1999. rd 10. RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD - The development agreement with the Santa Clarita Business Park indicates that the developer is required to attempt to acquire all necessary easements and rights-of-way for the construction of Golden Valley Road from Golden Triangle Road southerly to Sierra Highway. The developer has attempted to contact all apparent property owners to obtain their cooperation in this project. To date, only two property owners have agreed to sell their property. Since there are at least twenty agencies and property owners that are involved, it is necessary for the City to step in to expedite the necessary acquisitions. Based on the number of property owners and the relatively short time schedule necessary to complete all acquisitions, it is necessary to allow City staff to act on behalf of the City Council to expedite the process. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate with various property owners and purchase property for the acquisition of right-of- way and easements necessary for the construction of Golden Valley Road. 11. ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ACCOUNT FOR THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION OF THE TRANSPORTATION & ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT - ACCOUNT NO. 4310-8001 - Each year a certain amount of funds are budgeted for "Contractual Services" to perform plan project review. Revenues to offset these expenditures are also budgeted. Several events have occurred this fiscal year to cause the need to expend additional funds for these services; however, significantly more revenues have been collected to offset these costs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize additional funds be allocated to the Contractual Services Account No. 4310-8001 in the amount of $80,000, and increase estimated revenues in Account No. 001-6139 by $80,000. 12. STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM AUGMENTATION STORM DAMAGE PROJECTS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-62 - The 1998 State Transportation Improvements Program (STIP) Augmentation Storm Damage funding provides that the 88 cities in Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles County, can use eligible funds for 1997/98 El Nino storm damage and rehabilitation of local streets and road systems. RECOMMENDED ACTION- Adopt Resolution No. 99-62 attesting that the Pavement Rehabilitation and Bouquet Canyon Bridge Storm Restoration projects meet the criteria contained in the Storm Damage Policy; and direct staff to pursue State Transportation Improvements Program (STIP) Augmentation Storm Damage funding to augment the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Annual Overlay Program. 5 13. GOLDEN VALLEY & SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTERSECTION / INTERCHANGE FEASIBILITY STUDY - AWARD CONTRACT - The feasibility study will identify and analyze preliminary design alternatives for the Golden Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road intersection/interchange. The study consists of developing and evaluating alternatives for both an at - grade intersection and a grade -separated interchange. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the engineering design services contract to ASL Consulting Engineers in the amount of $98,130 and authorize a 20 percent contingency expenditure. A greater than 15% contingency rate is quoted due to the fact that no separate budget will be allocated to cover the costs of City staff time spent on the project. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Increase estimated revenues by $117,800 in Account No. 301-6193, and increase appropriations in Account No. 4361-8110 by $117,800. 14. AMEND THE ZONING CODE PROHIBITING VEHICLES FROM PARKING ON THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DRIVEWAY - ORDINANCE NO. 99-4 - Second reading for an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code prohibiting vehicles from being parked on the front yard setbacks. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 99-4 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADOPTING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING VEHICLES FROM PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD (UDC AMENDMENT 98-004). 15. OUTDOOR ADVERTISING BAN ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-75 - As a result of the December, 1998, National Association of Attorney Generals Master Settlement Agreement with the Tobacco Industry, the practice of promoting tobacco products through the use of outdoor advertising billboards was banned in 46 states in the nation, including California. Resolution No. 99-75 supports this important settlement agreement and acknowledges the City Council's substantial interest in protecting and promoting the general welfare of minors exposed to advertising of tobacco products. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 99-75. I 16. CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE HEAVY DUTY TRUCK - City Council approved funds to purchase one heavy duty dump stake truck in the FY 98/99 budget. An Invitation to Bid was issued March 7, 1999. The Invitation to Bid was distributed to local dealers in addition to those who requested an opportunity to bid. Two dealers submitted bids opened by the City Clerk on April 29, 1999. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract for one heavy duty truck to Western Truck Exchange in the amount of $62,015.35. Funds have been budgeted in Account No. 7330-8615. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute all necessary documents. 17. JAN HEIDT METROLINK STATION IN NEWHALL - PROJECT NO. S2001, AND VIA PRINCESSA METROLINK STATION IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. T3007 - CONTRACT AWARD TO SECOND LOW BIDDER - Staff recommends that the City Council award the construction contract for Project Nos. S2001 and T1007 to the second low bidder, Terra -Cal Construction, Inc., as on May 3, 1999 the City received a notice of termination from the first low bidder, Ford Engineering & Construction, Inc., and the City has not executed contracts. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize rescission of award of contract for Project Nos. S2001 and T3007 to Ford Engineering & Construction, Inc. Award the contract for Project Nos. S2001 and T3007 to Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,656,864.44, and authorize a 15 percent contingency should any change orders to the contract become necessary. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents relating to this contract. 18. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 15,16 -RESOLUTION NO. 99-69 -Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 99-69. PUBLIC HEARING 19. PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - This ordinance will amend the Unified Development Code to contain development standards and definitions of frequently used terms. It will also require that wireless communication facilities, of any size, receive approval of a Conditional Use Permit when located in a residential area. This item was legally noticed to be heard at this meeting. Due to scheduling conflicts, staff is requesting continuation of the public hearing to June 8, 1999. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Open the public hearing and continue the hearing to the meeting of June 8, 1999. 7 20. RESOLUTION TO MODIFY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND MAIL BALLOTS FOR RESIDENTS TO VOTE ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T31 (SHANGRI-LA) LOCATED ALONG SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE - RESOLUTION NO. 99-53 - Resolution to modify the current district boundaries to remove current developer owned parcels and mail ballots for residents to vote on a proposed increase of $36 per month per parcel for Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. T31. The total recommended assessment is $65 a month per residential unit or ballots may be mailed for a lower amount as agreed upon by the Homeowners Association and the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 99-53 to modify district boundaries, initiate proceedings, approve the preliminary Engineer's Report, mail ballots, and set the public hearing for July 13, 1999. 21. PLACERITA CANYON SEWER BACKBONE - PROJECT NO. 52036 - RESULTS OF STUDY - In December 1997, staff prepared a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a consultant to perform a feasibility study and to potentially prepare design plans for future sewer improvements in Placerita Canyon. Boyle Engineering Corporation was awarded the contract for this study, and the finished report is hereby presented to the City Council for consideration and direction. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the report and provide direction to staff regarding preferred alternatives for proceeding with the Placerita Canyon Sewer Backbone - Project No. 52036. Approve the budget transfer to correct the funding from Account No. 52036001-8001 to Account No. 52036457-8001. N 22. PROPOSED LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLEDAD CANYON SAND AND GRAVEL MINING PROJECT — In March 1999, the Draft Environmental Impact report (Draft EIR) for the proposed L.A. County Soledad Canyon Sand & Gravel Mining Project was distributed for public review and comment. The proposed project involves surface mining of 83 million tons of material on a 460 -acre site just outside the eastern boundary of the City. In addition, concrete processing is proposed to occur on a 40 -acre area. Both the surface mining and concrete processing operations are proposed to extend over a 20 -year period. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to hire a CEQA specialist, legal specialist, lobbyist, and scientists and engineers to further evaluate the environmental analysis contained in the Draft EIR and Draft EIS for the proposed L.A. County Soledad Canyon Sand and Gravel Mining Project. Direct staff to meet with Congressman McKeon to discuss the proposed L.A. County Soledad Canyon Sand and Gravel Mining Project and its effect on the Santa Clarita Valley. Staff to research similar mining facilities in the proposed project area and pursue a joint study with Los Angeles County regarding the long-range impacts of such facilities on the area. 23. APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF STOCK OF ARKLIN BROTHERS' ENTERPRISES BY U.S.A. WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC. AND OF STOCK OF ATLAS TRANSPORT, INC. BY REPUBLIC SERVICES AND AMENDMENTS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULING FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS -- RESOLUTION NOS. 99-70, 99-74, 99-76, 99-77, 99-78, 99-79, 99-80, 99-81, 99-85, 99-87 - Approval of stock of Arklin Brothers' Enterprises to U.S.A. Waste of California, Inc. and of stock of Atlas Transport, Inc. to Republic Services and approve amendments to the residential and commercial solid waste franchise agreements that will enhance services to both residences and businesses within the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the resolutions that approve the acquisition of stock of Arklin Brothers' Enterprises, by U.S.A. Waste of California, Inc., and acquisition of stock of Atlas Transport, Inc. by Republic Services, and approve the amendments to the residential and commercial franchise agreements between the City of Santa Clarita, Atlas Transport, Inc., Blue Barrel Disposal and Arklin Brothers' Enterprises. 24. STATE LEGISLATION — SENATE BILL 15 — Gun violence is the number one killer of California children. In an attempt to fight the horror caused by gun crimes and accidents, Senator Richard Polanco of Los Angeles has introduced a bill that will establish basic quality and safety standards for handguns manufactured and sold in the State of California. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a formal position of support regarding Senate Bill 15. X COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEM13ER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION Conference with legal counsel - Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one matter ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that on May 6, 1999, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 5 o'clock p.m., the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall and the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 10