HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-09 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
November 9, 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 presentation of not more than three (3) minutes. 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)
INVOCATION - Heidt
CALL TO ORDER
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FLAG SALUTE
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)
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Sgt. Lee White – L. A. County Sheriffs Department
Rawlins Jordan – Marathon Trainer
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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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Mayor to inquire whether any member of the
public would like to pull for discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar.
October 26, 1999
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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. AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CAMPAIGN
DISCLOSURE — First reading of ordinance amending Section 7.02.040(c)
regarding the disclosure of sponsors of campaign material.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce an Ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION 7.02.040(C) OF THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO CAMPAIGN
DISCLOSURE, and pass to second reading.
3. RENEWAL OF CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT -
The City is eligible for $326,427.52 in block grant funding for the 1999 / 2000
fiscal year under Assembly Bill 3229, Citizen's Option for Public Safety.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the request from the Los Angeles
County Sheriffs Department, Santa Clarita Station, to use the Citizen's
Option for Public Safety Funds, under Assembly Bill 3229, to continue the
City's Youth Intervention Team. Establish estimated revenue of $326,427.52
in Account No. 211-5211, Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund.
Appropriate $1,500 to Account No. 7411-7011 for Grant Administration and
$324,927.52 to Account No. 7411-8001 for program implementation.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any contracts,
agreements, or change orders arising out of this program.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOR
PROPOSITION 12, "THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN
WATER, CLEAN AIR AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND"
Proposition 12 will be on the March 2000 ballot. If passed, Santa Clarita will
receive up to $1.9 million in per capita funds for acquisition and development
of City Parks. Another $1 million would be allocated for the acquisition and
development of the Santa Clara River Watershed area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate $20,000 from the City Council
contingency Account No. 1210-7401 to Account No. 7310-8110 to coordinate
an effort to educate local voters on the importance of the Bond and provide
support to the development of project eligibility and application criteria
guidelines for the "Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and
Coastal Protection Bond."
ESTABLISH A MECHANISM FOR ADDING NEWLY ANNEXED
AREAS TO THE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISES AND AMEND
RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS WITH
ATLAS TRANSPORT, INC., THE BLUE BARREL DISPOSAL
COMPANY, AND THE SANTA CLARITA DISPOSAL COMPANY TO
INCLUDE NORTH VALENCIA I AND HUNTER'S GREEN AREAS
INTO THE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS — Approval of
amendments will create a formal mechanism within the Residential
Franchise Agreements for allocating new accounts in annexed areas to the
three franchised trash haulers. Amendments will also include the North
Valencia I and Hunter's Green annexations into the Franchise Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions approving amendments to
Section 4 of the residential solid waste franchise agreements with Atlas
Transport, Inc., Blue Barrel Disposal Company and Santa Clarita Disposal
Company, respectively, to establish a mechanism for the allocation of new
accounts in newly annexed areas, including the North Valencia I and
Hunter's Green annexations, into the Solid Waste Franchise.
6. UPDATE ON THE ROBINSON RANCH PROJECT — A GOLF COURSE
AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN SAND CANYON — This report
serves to update the Council on the status of some of the project's conditions
of approval and to summarize the issues that have been raised in the last six
months.
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ACTION: Accept the report for informational purposes
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7. SANTA CLARITA CITY HALL, SECOND FLOOR TENANT
IMPROVEMENT — APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS — PROJECT NO.
F1003 — This project will provide additional office space on the second floor of
City Hall for the City's Administrative Services Department, currently
located on the third floor. This project is part of an effort to expand City
Hall's offices to accommodate the changing demands on office space.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications, and
authorize the advertising for bids for the construction of tenant
improvements on City Hall's second floor to accommodate the relocation of
the City's Administrative Services Department.
8. ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH DETROIT DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND CONTRACT WITH NOVA BUS, INC. — Staff
proposes that in lieu of issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP), Council
approve the Assignment Agreement with Detroit Department of
Transportation (DOT). This agreement assigns to the City the rights under
the option provision of Detroit DOT's existing contract to purchase 40 -foot
transit buses. Subsequent to this approval, staff recommends approval of a
contract with Nova Bus, Inc., for the manufacture of these buses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive City purchasing policy, and approve the
Assignment Agreement with City of Detroit, Michigan, Department of
Transportation. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
Assignment Agreement, and negotiate and execute the contract with Nova
Bus, Inc.
9. SOLEDAD CANYON — EL NINO AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT —
PROJECT NO. D4001 — Emergency Relief Restoration funds from Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) will fund the design costs of the Soledad
Canyon — El Nino project. This project will provide permanent flood
protection improvements along the embankment supporting the trail and
Soledad Canyon Road at the Saugus Speedway.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award contract to Pacific Advanced Civil
Engineering, Inc. for engineering design services for Soledad Canyon — El
Nifio, Project No. D4001 in the amount of $50,000.00 and authorize a 15
percent contingency in the amount of $7,500.00. Appropriate $34,669.00 in
reimbursable FHWA Federal Funds for Account No. D4001103. Authorize a
budget transfer in the amount of $4,491.00 from Account No. M0010001 to
Account No. D4001001 to provide the 11.47 percent local match required and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to
City Attorney approval.
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10. WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS PHASE III AND CAMP PLENTY
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS — PROJECT NOS. S2037 AND S3003 —
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE — Project No. S2037 installed new sidewalk,
pedestrian access ramps, and curb and gutter in the West Newhall area.
Project No. S3003 installed sidewalk, curb and gutter, and a retaining wall
on Camp Plenty Road, between Calla Way and Stillmore Avenue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by Security
Paving, Inc. on the West Newhall Improvements Phase III and Camp Plenty
Road Improvements, Project Nos. S2037 and 53003, respectively. Direct the
City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Transfer $14,000 from the 1999 /
2000 General Fund New Sidewalk Construction Program, Project No. T0005,
to the Camp Plenty Road Improvements, Project No. S3003. Direct staff to
release the 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is
recorded, provided no stop notices as provided by law have been fled, subject
to City Attorney approval.
11. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO.
L6, TRACT NO. 52354 — Annexing territory for Tract No. 52354, located in
the vicinity of Friendly Valley Parkway and Sierra Highway into Santa
Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. L6. The
total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per parcel for each of the
proposed 39 units.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to initiate annexation
proceedings; approve the Engineer's Report; and set a public hearing for
January 11, 2000.
12. GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROGRESS REPORT — On October 26, 1999
the Council requested that a progress report on Golden Valley Road be
brought to each Council meeting. As a result, staff will be providing
information bi-monthly to the Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Receive staff progress report on the Golden
Valley Road project.
13. CITY SPONSORSHIP OF THE MIKE JOHNSON 5K RUN/WALK — In
June 1997, then City employee Mike Johnson was diagnosed with
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's
Disease. In recent months, Mike's condition has worsened to the point where
he can no longer work and he requires assistance on a 24-hour basis. In an
effort to celebrate Mike's life, several of Mike's coworkers and friends have
joined together in an attempt to create the "Mike Johnson 5K Run/Walk."
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve sponsorship of the Mike Johnson 5K
Run/Walk, and authorize the City Manager to work with event organizers to
determine the appropriate type and level of sponsorship for this event.
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14. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 42 AND 43 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
15. AMENDMENTS TO UPDATE THE GENERAL PLAN NOISE
ELEMENT AND AIR QUALITY ELEMENT — In June 1991, the City
adopted its first General Plan. The proposed amendments to the Noise and
Air Quality Elements reflect the adopted circulation network using current
data. Minor changes are also proposed to the goals and policies section of
these elements following input from staff, interested citizens and public
agencies at a community meeting held on July 28, 1999.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff presentation, open the public
hearing, receive public testimony, close the public hearing, discuss and
approve resolutions to adopt the negative declarations and to amend the
Noise and Air Quality Elements.
16. SANTA CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE ELECTION AND
ADOPTING A RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS, IMPOSING
STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FEES — This public hearing concludes the
Storm Water Drainage Utility Fee process initiated by Resolution 99-107
pursuant to the Right to Vote on Taxes Act required by Proposition 218 for
the North Valencia II Annexation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open public hearing, receive testimony, if any,
close the public hearing, canvass election ballots, and adopt resolution
making findings regarding election results, setting Storm Drainage Utility
Fees, and authorizing staff to proceed with the North Valencia II Annexation.
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17. NORTH VALENCIA NO. 2 SPECIFIC PLAN AND ANNEXATION
(MASTER CASE NOS. 98-183, 99-055), GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 98-002, ANNEXATION NO. 98-02, SPECIFIC PLAN
(PREZONE) 98-003, ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT 98-001, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (VTTM)
44831 OPTION A, VTTM 44831 OPTION B, VTTM 52667,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-006, OAK TREE PERMIT 98-020,
HILLSIDE REVIEW 99-002, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
SCH#98111201— Continued public hearing to consider approval of the North
Valencia No. 2 Specific Plan and North Valencia 2 annexation and related
entitlements. The 596 -acre project is generally located north of Newhall
Ranch Road, south of Decoro Drive and Copper Hill Drive, west of McBean
Parkway, and east of Copper Hill Drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff presentation to address issues
raised at the October 26, 1999 meeting, receive public testimony, provide
direction to staff for processing, continue the public hearing to a date certain.
18. GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BOND ELECTION — The Council will hold a
public hearing on the establishment of the City of Santa Clarita's Community
Facilities District No. 99-1 (Santa Clarita Business Park) (the "CFD"), the
designation of certain area as future annexation area to the CFD (the
"Future Annexation Area"), the proposed rate and method of apportionment
of the special taxes ( the "Special Taxes") to be levied on certain property
within the CFD, and the Future Annexation Area, if and when annexed into
the CFD, and the proposed debt issue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing, adopt a resolution
establishing the City of Santa Clarita Community Facilities District No. 99-1
(Santa Clarita Business Park) (the "CFD"), authorizing the levy of a special
tax, determining the necessity to issue special tax bonds, and establishing an
appropriations limit for the CFD. Adopt a resolution calling a special tax,
bond and appropriations limit election; conduct a special election. Adopt a
resolution canvassing the results of the special election and introduce an
ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 99-1 (SANTA CLARITA BUSINESS PARK)AUTHORIZING
THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX.
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19. AUTHORIZATION FOR SANTA CLARITA'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
ALL-AMERICAN CITY 2000 AWARD COMPETITION — Last year, Santa
Clarita received the distinction of being one of thirty communities to receive
the All-American City Finalist Designation. Based on past performance and
feedback, staff believes that the City of Santa Clarita will be successful in a
Year 2000 bid for the All-American Cities Title.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Authorize staff to submit an application for
the All -America City 2000 award. Establish a proposed budget for this
program in the amount of $60,000. Appropriate $30,000 from the Council
Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 501-23011 to assist with
All -America City Award expenses.
20. MEDIAONE TRANSFER TO AT&T CORPORATION — AT&T has
recently announced purchase of MediaOne. To complete this transfer, the
City needs to adopt a resolution that changes control of the franchise to
AT&T finding that AT&T has met certain legal, economic, and technical
qualifications.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution changing control of the
cable franchise from MediaOne to AT&T Corporation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
STAFF COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
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The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November
23, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, I" floor of City Hall, 23920
Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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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 November 4. 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.
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Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
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