HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-23 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR, MEETING
November 23, 1999
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd. 1" Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY — 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)
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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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
Robert Clark, Honda Performance Development, Inc.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Dennis Welch — Maintenance Superintendent of the Year
All -America City 2000 Video
Robinson Ranch Progress Report
MediaOne Progress Report
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.
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
November 9, 1999
RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 26, 1999
CONSENT CALENDAR
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LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST — Section 54970 of the Government Code,
also known as "The Maddy Act" requires that the legislative body must cause
to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions and
committees which are appointed by the Agency.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Local Appointments List and
designate the Valencia Public Library to receive a copy of the list.
ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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. LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST — Section 54970 of the Government Code,
also known as "The Maddy Act" requires that the legislative body must cause
to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions and
committees which are appointed by the City Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Local Appointments List and
designate the Valencia Public Library to receive a copy of the list.
3. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION — APRIL 11, 2000 - The procedures
for conducting a General Municipal Election are established by State law.
Pursuant to these requirements, resolutions have been prepared for Council
consideration to commence the election process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of
the General Municipal Election to be held April 11, 2000; adopt a resolution
requesting the County of Los Angeles to render specified services to the City;
adopt a resolution adopting regulations for candidates for elective office, and
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Martin & Chapman
Company to provide election services in an amount not to exceed $75,000 as
budgeted in Account No. 1500-7317, subject to City Attorney approval.
4. TEMPORARY PARKING ALONG ORCHARD VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH
OF AVENIDA RONADA — Allow temporary parking along Orchard Village
Road for the purpose of Christmas tree sales.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution allowing temporary
parking from November 26, 1999 to December 23, 1999, along the west side of
Orchard Village Road south of Avenida Ronada, a total of 1,000 feet; direct
staff to do appropriate adjustments to existing signs to effect this resolution;
invoice Mr. Jim Blumel, Vice President of Frosty's Forest, Inc., for all related
costs; and direct staff to require Mr. Blumel to provide 10 additional on-site
parking spaces next year and 10 to 20 parking spaces during the year 2001.
5. TRACT MAP NO. 44360-05 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP —
Approval of Tract Map No. 44360-05 consisting of approximately 4.4 acres.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tract Map No. 44360-05; make
findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment
Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate.
6. TRACT MAP NO. 52673-01 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION — Approval of Tract Map
No. 52673-01, consisting of approximately 48.5 acres.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tract Map No. 52673-01; 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.
7. PARCEL MAP NO. 20838-01 — APPROVAL OF THE PARCEL MAP
AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION — This parcel map
is the first of two phases, which was granted approval by the Planning
Commission in December, 1992. This phase consists of approximately 23
acres, located north of Soledad Cyn. Rd. and west of Golden Oak Road. The
conditions set by the Planning Commission have been met, and fees have
been paid.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Parcel Map No. 20838-01; 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.
8. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE
WILLIAM S. HART UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
COORDINATION OF FARES AND BUS SERVICES FOR
TRANSPORTATION STUDENTS —In March 1997, the City and the
William S. Hart Union High School District entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) for the transportation of students. The City and the
School District would like to continue the MOU through June, 2001.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize renewal of the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Santa Clarita and the William S. Hart
Union High School District regarding the coordination of fares and bus
service for transportation of students between home and school until June,
2001.
9. LEASE AGREEMENT EXTENSION FOR COMMUTER RAIL STATION
SITE (METROLINK) — A request for an additional two-month extension of
the lease agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita
LLC for the Commuter Rail Station site. The extension period would be from
December 31, 1999, to February 28, 2000, as City staff processes the proposed
changes to the Tentative Tract Map 51599 and the Development Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct City Manager to enter into a four-
month extension of the lease agreement between the City and Santa Clarita,
LLC for the Commuter Rail Station Site (Metrolink) from December 31, 1999,
to April 30, 2000, subject to City Attorney approval.
10. VERMONT DRIVE / EVERETT DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS -
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 99-1 — PROJECT NO. 52039 - AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT — This project provides a new storm drain,
sanitary sewer mainline with house laterals, and completely reconstructed
street improvements for the Vermont Drive / Everett Drive Improvements,
Assessment District No. 99-1.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award contract for the Vermont Drive /
Everett Drive Improvements, Assessment District No. 99-1, Project No.
52039, to C.A. Rasmussen, Inc. in the amount of $729,270.83 and authorize a
15 percent contingency. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
11. SIDEWALK PROJECT NO. P0014 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE — On
July 13, 1999, Council awarded Project No. P0014 to FALCO Construction,
Inc. This project consisted of replacing broken and cracked sidewalks,
walkways, and building skirting at various parks in the City of Santa Clarita.
This project was completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Field Services
on November 9, 1999.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by FALCO
Construction, Inc. on Sidewalk Project No. P0014. Direct the City Clerk to
file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the project retention
thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no
stop -notices, as provided by law, have been filed.
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12. SELLING SURPLUS VEHICLE TO ATC VANCOM — Once vehicles reach
a point of age (generally over 100,000 miles), the City, through its
replacement program, purchases a replacement vehicle. The surplus vehicles
are then generally sold at an auction house. During the 1998 / 99 budget
process, vehicle #027 was approved for replacement. The replacement vehicle
is now in service. ATC Vancom inquired about purchasing surplus vehicle
#027 (1990 Chevrolet 3500 pick-up truck with utility bed). The vehicle would
be used to help provide service to Santa Clarita residents. After research,
staff concluded that based on information from K. Porter Auction Company,
Kelly Blue Book, and observations at a vehicle auction, the sum of $5250.00
would be fair market value.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve sale of surplus vehicle #027 in the
amount of $5,250.00 to ATC Vancom.
13. RESOLUTION TO REDUCE THE ANNUAL MANUFACTURED HOME
PARK REGISTRATION FEES FROM $14.00 TO $3.50 — This item is to
reduce the annual fees that the City requires from each of the mobilehome
parks in the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the reduction of
the annual manufactured home park registration fee from $14.00 to $3.50.
14. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION OF A PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER ON THE COLLEGE CAMPUS — Establishes procedures for the
City and College to partner in various construction and operational
components of a Performing Arts Center at a cost to the City of $2.4 million.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding
and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all relative
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
15. CONTRACT RENEWAL — FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
SERVICES — Since 1995, the City of Santa Clarita has retained the services
of John Montgomery and John O'Donnell for purposes of federal legislative
advocacy. The City Council is requested to renew the contract for the period
November 1, 1999 through October 31, 2000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to renew the
contract of John H. Montgomery and John R. O'Donnell for federal legislative
advocacy services in the amount of $4,000 per month plus up to $4,000 for
expenses (contingent on mid -year request), for a total amount $52,000, for the
period November 1, 1999 through October 31, 2000.
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16. 1999 / 2000 JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT GRANT
MODIFICATION - In July 1999, Council approved acceptance of Job
Training Partnership Act grant funds from the County of Los Angeles Private
Industry Council through the Antelope Valley Workforce Development
Consortium.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Job Training Partnership Act
Grant Modification. Increase estimated revenue by $88,370 in Account No.
453-5055 ($271,939 was estimated in the 1999 / 2000 budget) and appropriate
$565 in Account No. 7446-7017, $500 in Account No. 7446-7306, $500 in
Account No. 7446-7307, $1,000 in Account No. 7446-7308, $83,305 in Account
No. 7446-8110, and. $2,500 in Account No. 7446-8610.
17. 1999 / 2001 WELFARE -TO -WORK GRANT — In April 1999, staff submitted
a proposal to the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium for a
Welfare -To -Work grant from the County of Los Angeles Private Industry
Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the Welfare -To -Work grant. Establish
estimated revenue in the Welfare -To -Work Account No. 453-5012 for $96,410
($37,136 for Fiscal Year 1999 / 2000 and $59,274 for Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001).
Establish estimated expenditures of $81,054 in the Welfare -To -Work Account
No. 74401 ($37,136 for Fiscal Year 1999 / 2000 and $59,274 for Fiscal Year
2000/2001.
18. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 44 AND 45 - Adoption of resolution approving
and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register.
RECOMMENDED ACTION- Adopt a Resolution approving the check
registers.
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PUBLIC HEARING
19. 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 44531 OPTION B, VTTM 52667,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-006, OAK TREE PERMIT 98-020,
HILLSIDE REVIEW 99-002, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
SCH#98111201 — The purpose of this meeting is to have staff, the applicant
and Bob Lee answer questions relating to parks, trails, open space and school
issues raised previously by the Council at the meetings of October 26, 1999
and November 9, 1999. The Council also requested that a site visit be
scheduled for the project site.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Receive staff presentation to address parks,
trails and open space; receive information from Bob Lee, Superintendent of
the Hart School District regarding school site issues raised at previous
hearings; receive public testimony; provide direction to staff for processing;
and continue the public hearing to a special meeting in December for a site
visit.
20. AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE —
ORDINANCE NO. 99-15 — Since the Unified Development Code (UDC) was
adopted in 1991, it has been regularly updated. During the implementation
of the UDC, staff has periodically noted various portions of the UDC that
either require clarification, or do not reflect current City policies. The
proposed amendments to the UDC will codify current City policies, director's
interpretations, and definitions of terms not currently in the Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff presentation, open the public
hearing, receive public testimony, close the public hearing, discuss and
approve a resolution to adopt the negative declaration, introduce Ordinance
No. 99-15 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO
THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, and pass to second reading.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
21. GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROGRESS REPORT - 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.
ACTION: Receive progress report on the Golden Valley
Road project.
22. ADOPT ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 99-1 (SANTA CLARITA
BUSINESS PARK) - On November 9, 1999 the Council conducted a public
hearing and held an election to form Community Facilities District 99-1
(Santa Clarita Business Park).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt 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.
23. GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD
INTERSECTION / INTERCHANGE - UPDATE - The feasibility study
identifies and analyzes conceptual 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: Accept the Feasibility Study Report and the
City staff presentation on the Golden Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road
intersection / interchange. Based on the report recommendations, authorize
staff to move forward with the preliminary design and environmental
assessment phase of the project to help clearly define the extent of the
identified impacts and further address public comments regarding right-of-
way and aesthetic issues. Authorize the City Manager to extend the current
contract with ASL Consulting Engineers (ASL) to move forward with the next
phase of the project.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
STAFF COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
A City Council Study Session will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at
5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, V floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Santa Clarita, CA
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, December
14, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, l' floor of City Hall, 23920
Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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 18. 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
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