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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. ATTEST: �30".