HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-30 - MINUTES - ADJOURNED MTG (2)MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
5:30 PAL
NOVEMBER 30,1999
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on
the agenda should fill out a request to speak and submit it to the City Clerk before
the item is announced by the Mayor.
INVOCATION
Mayor Darcy gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Darcy called to order the adjourned meeting of the City Council at 6:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember Klajic.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Heidt led the flag salute.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer regarding North Valencia 2.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain
any further information that may be needed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda, continuing
Consent Items 4 and 5 to the December 14,1999 meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Motion carried.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
By listing the ordinance titles on the public agenda and placing an item on the
Consent Calendar for Council to waive further reading of all ordinances whose titles
appear on the public agenda, this reading requirement is satisfied once Council
approves the Consent Calendar item. Determine that the titles to all ordinances
which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
LYONS AVENUE MEDIAN LANDSCAPE
NO. 99-00-10 — ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
Installation of landscape improvements
Interstate 5 east to Orchard Village Road.
Lyons Avenue Medians landscaping project.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE I, PROJECT
on the Lyons Avenue medians, from
Approve plans and specifications for the
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY JOINT USE AGREEMENT
Southern California Edison Company is requesting a Joint Use Agreement with the
City of Santa Clarita for a portion of a City right-of-way at Magic Mountain
Parkway west of McBean Parkway (APN 2811-002-900). Approve a Joint Use
Agreement between the Southern California Edison Company and the City of Santa
Clarita for property located in the public right-of-way at the northwest corner of
magic Mountain Parkway and McBean Parkway.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 52985 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE
OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Approval of Tract map No. 52985 consisting of approximately 16 acres. Approve
Tract Map No. 52985; accept offers of dedication; abandon portions of Bridgeport
Lane; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment
Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate.
Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was continued to the
December 14, 1999 meeting.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 52987-01 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Approval of Tract Map 52987-01 consisting of approximately 6.7 acres. Approve
Tract Map No. 52987-01; 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.
Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was continued to the
December 14, 1999 meeting.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
JAN HEIDT METROLINK STATION IN NEWHALL — NOTICE TO PROCEED
Proposal that the City move forward with the construction of the second platform at
the Jan Heidt Metrolink Station in Newhall to include the colored concrete,
flagstone, upgraded lighting, and canopies to match the platform currently under
construction with the existing contractor, Terra -Cal Construction, Inc., Project No.
S2001. Authorize an additional expenditure in the amount of $250,000 from Account
Nos. S2001205 and S2001206 for a contract change order to Terra -Cal Construction,
Inc. to construct the second platform at the Jan Heidt Metrolink Station in Newhall.
Authorize an additional expenditure in the amount of $65,000 from Account No.
S2001109 for a contract change order with Boyle Engineering Corporation to design
the second platform at the Jan Heidt Metrolink Station in Newhall. Authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval. Authorize the purchase of additional streetlights from South Coast
Lighting and Design for the second platform in the amount of $40,000 from Account
No. S2001206.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM GRANT
PROPOSALS
Authorization to submit two project applications for the State of California's
Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program. One application seeks
$400,000 to purchase land adjacent to Elsmere Canyon as mitigation for the
addition of carpool lanes to the State Route 14. The second application is for
$237,353 to add street trees and enhanced landscaping to the Jan Heidt Metrolink
Station in Newhall and the Via Princessa Metrolink Station as well as the streets
that serve as pedestrian corridors leading to the stations. Adopt resolutions
approving the application for grant funds the environmental Enhancement and
Mitigation Program under Section 164.56 of the Streets and Highways Code for the
San Gabriel/Santa Susana Wildlife Corridor and Open space Acquisition Project,
and the Gateway Beautification Project.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR AND ACCESS RAMP INSTALLATION — PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE
On July 13, 1999, Council awarded a contract to E&M Constructors for the
construction of this project which was completed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer on October 20, 1999. The project is ready for final acceptance by the City
Council. Accept the work performed by E&M Constructors on the Curb and Gutter
Repair and Access Ramp Installation, Project Nos. M3002 and T0004; direct the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10% retention
35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices as
provided by law have been filed. Authorize the transfer of $8,000 from the 1999 /
2000 Slurry Seal Project, Account No. M3003001 to Account No. M3002001
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
GALETON ROAD IMPROVEMENT — AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will install curb and gutter along the west side of the street; install a
catch basin to relieve the current drainage problems; reconstruct existing driveway
approaches; and repair the asphalt roadway surfacing as shown on the project
location map. Award the contract for the Galeton Road Improvements, Project No.
M3001 to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc. in the amount of $87,045.57 and authorize a 15%
contingency should any change orders tot he contract become necessary. This is
contingent on approval of the midyear budget adjustment. Authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR STORM
DRAIN TRANSFERS
Various storm drain facilities need to be repaired before maintenance services can be
transferred tot he Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute the necessary cooperative agreements with the
County of Los Angeles, subject to City Attorney approval, to facilitate the transfer of
selected storm drains and approve and authorize funds to be paid to the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District in the total amount of $189,135 for storm drain
repairs needed.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 46 AND 47 - Approving and ratifying payment of the
demands presented in the check registers. Adopt a Resolution approving Check
Registers 46 and 47.
Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to adopt the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Motion carried.
ITEM 12
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROGRESS REPORT - GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
PROGRESS REPORT
George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that 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.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer, and Allan Cameron
representing the Soledad Canyon Improvement Alliance.
Council consensus to receive report.
ITEM 13
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ADOPT ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 99-1 (SANTA CLARITA BUSINESS PARK)
Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that 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).
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer; Randy Wrage
_ representing the Santa Clarita Business Park; Dennis Fitzpatrick representing
PacTen Partners; Larry Rasmussen representing Santa Clarita Business Park;
James Linn representing Grubb Ellis Co.; and Allan Cameron representing Soledad
Canyon Improvement Alliance.
Motion by Ferry, second by Heidt, to 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.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Ordinance adopted.
ITEM 14
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTERSECTION/
INTERCHANGE — UPDATE
Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, reported that 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.
Lou Kloester representing the Southern California Rail Authority (Metrolink) spoke
regarding the rail perspectives on the intersection/interchange.
Addressing the Council on this item was Paul Berkowitz representing Golden
Triangle Property; Mary Moser, Greg Moser and Clem Moser representing
Consumers -Golden Triangle Property; Larry Rasmussen representing Santa Clarita
Business Park (who submitted comments in writing); Allan Cameron representing
Soledad Canyon Improvement Alliance (who displayed renderings); and Dennis
Fitzpatrick representing PacTen Partners.
Motion by Heidt, second by Ferry, to 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, subject to evaluation of any additional at -grade alternatives
submitted prior to December 17, 1999 by the Soledad Canyon Road
Improvement Alliance. Authorize the City Manager to extend the
current contract with ASL Consulting Engineers (ASL) to move
forward with the next phase of the project.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
There were none.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Heidt commented on recent explosions in electrical vaults and
requested that a representative from SCE come to speak to Council.
Councilmember Ferry requested an update on census activities; staff is currently
scheduling a meeting.
Mayor Darcy commented on Councilmembers attending outside meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30
p.m.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
A City Council Study Session will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
in the Century Room, I" 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, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia
Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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