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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-28 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (3)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 28, 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, (661) 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. 0 1 INVOCATION - Weste CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Childspree — Paul Atkins American Heart Walk Proclamation (Pat Willett) PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Financial Reporting Award MediaOne Progress Report 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) 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 September 14, 1999 — Special and Regular Meetings September 21, 1999 — Special .Joint Meeting 2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 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. SISTER CITY — The Santa Clarita Sister Cities International Committee has been actively pursuing the formation of sister city relationships. In July, Carl Boyer, Honorary Chairman of Santa Clarita's Sister Cities International Committee formally requested that the Council place on their agenda an item to consider the establishment of a sister city relationship with Navi Mumbai, India. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Authorize Mayor to sign a letter to the Mayor of Navi Mumbai, India, inviting a delegation to visit Santa Clarita in conjunction with the Sister City International Program. 3. TO ALLOW BLUE BARREL DISPOSAL TO LEASE APPROXIMATELY A HALF ACRE OF VACANT CITY LAND FOR EMPLOYEE PARKING AND TO TEMPORARILY STORE RESIDENTIAL CONTAINERS AND LARGE BULKY ITEMS — Blue Barrel Disposal approached the City in July to lease approximately 21,000 square feet of City owned property on Drayton Street. Blue Barrel Disposal proposes to use the vacant land for employee parking and temporary storage. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Direct staff to enter into the lease agreement with Blue Barrel Disposal, and increase the City's Miscellaneous Revenues Account No. 901-6714 by $8,040.69 to reflect Blue Barrel Disposal's pro -rated rental fee for the remainder of FY 1999/2000. 3 4. MASTER CASE NO. 99-176, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 99-004 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 17.19 OF THE CITY'S UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (SIGN REGULATIONS) AND CHAPTER 17.13 OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (PERMITTED USE CHART) — ORDINANCE NO. 99-16 — Second Reading of ordinance approving an amendment to the sign ordinance making sign regulations more easy to understand and use. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt Ordinance No. 99-16 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.13 AND 17.19 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC AMENDMENT 99-004). 5. AUTHORIZATION OF FEE SUBSIDY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE FOR BUSINESSES AND PROPERTIES WITH PRE- EXISTING, LEGAL NON -CONFORMING SIGNS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE SIGN ORDINANCE AS WELL AS APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE DECISIONS — On September 14, 1999 the Council directed staff to return to the meeting of September 28, 1999 with a mechanism to subsidize application and appeal fees associated with Administrative Variance applications for pre-existing, legal non -conforming signs that do not comply with the Sign Ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION- Authorize City subsidy of Administrative Variance application fees for businesses and properties with pre-existing, legal non -conforming signs at a rate of $415 per application. Transfer $25,000 from Council contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 3120-8110. Authorize City subsidy of appeal fees for Administrative Variance decisions affecting businesses and properties with pre-existing, legal non -conforming signs at a rate of $1,040 per application. Transfer $25,000 from Council contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 3120-8110. 6. PAMPLICO DRIVE — ESTABLISHING A PASSENGER LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE FOR JAMES FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — RESOLUTION NO. 99-160 — James Foster Elementary began its current school year in August. The school began implementing a temporary passenger loading/unloading zone along Pamplico Drive as a response to school -related traffic congestion that was occurring during the peak morning drop-off period. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt Resolution No. 99-160, establishing a passenger loading/unloading zone for James Foster Elementary School along. Pamplico Drive (south side) from the school crosswalk to 260 feet east of the crosswalk, between 7:15 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. M 7. WILEY CANYON ROAD REALIGNMENT, GRANT OF EASEMENT — PROJECT NO. S2020 — Although the Wiley Canyon Road realignment project is proposed to follow the existing right-of-way, a permanent easement from Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW) is required for public street construction and all uses appurtenant thereto. Further, the City is granting LACDPW an easement for ingress and egress purposes across the City property for access to the County facility. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Mayor to execute the easement documents in favor of the City and Los Angeles County. S. GALETON ROAD CURB IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. M3001 — ADVERTISE FOR BIDS — The Galeton Road Curb Improvements Project will include curb, gutter, and catch basin installation; driveway approach and asphalt roadway surfacing repairs along the west side of Galeton Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications for the Galeton Road Curb Improvements, Project No. M3001; and authorize the advertising for bids. 9. PARCEL MAP NO. 25042 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER OF DEDICATION — Approval of Parcel Map No. 25042 consisting of approximately 4.7 acres. The tract is located north of San Fernando Road and west of Valle Del Oro, and is owned by EZ Access Self Storage, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Parcel Map No. 25042; accept offer of dedication; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. 10. TRACT MAP NO. 52606 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER OF DEDICATION — Approval of Tract Map No. 52606 consisting of approximately 2.3 acres. The tract is located east of Valley Street and north of Maple Street, and is owned by Williams Homes, Inc., a California Corporation. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve Tract Map No. 52606; accept offer of dedication; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. 11. TRACT MAP NO. 44360-04 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP _ Approval of Tract Map No. 44360-04 consisting of approximately 3.9 acres. The tract is located on the north side of Isabella Parkway just westerly of Gilbert Drive, and is owned by Isabella Investment Group. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve Tract Map No. 44360-04; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. R 12. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT HASKELL CANYON ROAD/GROVEPARK-RIDGEGROVE DRIVES AND STREET IMPROVEMENT ON HASKELL CANYON ROAD, PROJECT NO. C0015 — This item discusses the completion of intersection widening and installation of a traffic signal and interconnect system at the intersection of Haskell Canyon Road at Grovepark-Ridgegrove Drives. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by L.A. Signal, Inc. on the traffic signal and interconnect installation at Haskell Canyon Road/Grovepark-Ridgegrove Drives and street improvement on Haskell Canyon Road, Project No. 00015; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the ten percent retention 35 days after the Notice is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. 13. PEAK HOUR LEFT -TURN PROHIBITION ON BOUQUET CANYON ROAD MEDIAN OPENING AT THE BEST BUY DRIVEWAY — To prohibit left -turn movements during the morning peak hour on Bouquet Canyon Road median opening in front of the Best Buy driveway (Bouquet Canyon Plaza shopping complex). RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve the prohibition of northbound left - turns during the morning peak period, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., on Bouquet Canyon Road at the median opening in front of the Best Buy driveway (Bouquet Canyon Plaza); and direct staff to install the necessary signs and markings to restrict the movement. 14. TIME CAPSULE — Councilmember Janice H. Heidt proposed that the City develop a Time Capsule to celebrate the City of Santa Clarita in the new millenium. The contents of the capsule will be determined through extensive community participation and will reflect the life, styles, and issues of the community's residents. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Millenium Time Capsule project and appropriate funds, not to exceed $5,000 from the City Council's Contingency Fund Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 7455-7312. 15. COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 92.1 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA (VALENCIA TOWN CENTER) ANNUAL TAX LEVY CFD 92-1-12 — In August of 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 92-1-12 will levy the special taxes for Fiscal Year 1999/00 upon all properties within Community Facilities District No. 92-1, which are not otherwise exempt from taxation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. CFD 92-1-12, authorizing and providing for the levying of special taxes within said District, and direct staff to prepare special tax bills to the property owners. 0 16. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 36 AND 37 - Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution approving the check registers. PUBLIC HEARING 17. SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT RESTRUCTURING OF BUS ROUTES — A public hearing to consider proposed changes to Santa Clarita Transit bus routes. Due to the relocation of the main hub for local buses, and the opening of the Jan Heidt Metrolink Station at Newhall, Santa Clarita Transit will restructure local routes to reduce travel time, improve schedule reliability, and initiate service on Sierra Highway north of Soledad Canyon Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open public hearing; receive testimony; close public hearing. Approve implementation of proposed bus route changes and route designation changes to be implemented in conjunction with the opening of the Jan Heidt Metrolink Station at Newhall and the Interim Transit Center adjacent to the Valencia Town Center, tentatively scheduled for January 9, 2000. 18. AMENDMENT TO THE VALENCIA BRIDGE AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE CONSTRUCTION FEE DISTRICT — RESOLUTION NO. 99-151 - A public hearing to consider amendments to the adopted Valencia Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District, to make the City portion of the fee district consistent with the portion of the district within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and at the conclusion of the hearing, providing there is less than 50 percent written protest from the represented area of benefit, adopt Resolution No. 99-151 amending the adopted Valencia Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Fee District. Instruct the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the adopted resolution with the County Recorder, 19. INCREASE IN THE DEVELOPER FEES FOR FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JOINT COLLECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY — RESOLUTION NO. 99-149 — Annual reassessment of County fire facilities and subsequent adjustment of related building permit fees. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct public hearing, receive testimony, and adopt Resolution No. 99-149. 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 20. VALLEY STREET/CALGROVE BOULEVARD CIRCULATION ISSUES On April 27, 1999, the Council directed staff to pursue mediation with the Valley Street/Calgrove Boulevard residents regarding the connection of Valley Street and Calgrove Boulevard. This direction was given in order to resolve several long-standing issues. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff presentation; consider the pros and cons of alternatives; receive public testimony; and provide direction to staff. 21. NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER — At the regular meeting of the City Council on August 24, 1999, Council declared a vacancy and directed staff to post and publish the Notice of Vacancy for one position on the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council nominating authority submit nominations to the entire Council for approval 22. MODIFICATIONS TO AN EXISTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN GATES KING PARTNERS, HENRY ARKLIN, AND THE CITY TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES LOCATED SOUTH OF SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND WEST OF SIERRA HIGHWAY — At the July 13, 1999 Council meeting, staff was directed to return with information on the additional properties to be added to the development project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct City Manager to execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gates King Properties, SCI Properties and Henry Arklin, subject to review by the City Attorney. 23. GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT — On August 4, 1999, the City entered into a Funding, Construction, and Acquisition Agreement with Spirit, which provided that the City construct Phase I of Golden Valley Road extension in conjunction with the William S. Hart School District and the Santa Clarita Valley Facilities Foundation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution, declaring its intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 99-1 (Santa Clarita Business Park) (the CFD), and to authorize the levy of a special tax within the boundaries thereof, and adopt a second resolution, declaring its intention to incur bonded indebtedness in the amount not to exceed $33,000,000 within the proposed CFD. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEM 3ER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT A City Council Study Session will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, l't floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, la` floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. 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 September 23 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. 4 Qac O< .� Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California