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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 IWO)AXK 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 Wf -Dr-3 iW1 .1"ti)%N66iC y0UDKO)0W4 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 November 2, 1999 tj 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. 3 4. 5. 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. only. ACTION: Accept the report for informational purposes 9 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. E 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. rl 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. VA 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. 0 NEW BUSINESS 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 KV10D 1[1�1`lkj �li`4� 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. 6 , 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. SOL Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 10