HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-12 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
5:30 P.M
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M
JANUARY 12, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Chris Cheleden, Assistant City Attorney, announced that the purpose of this Closed
Session is to conduct a:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Pending Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Joanes vs. City of Santa Clarita
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC174239
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
At 5:31 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to closed session in the Century
Room.
RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:28 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Chris Cheleden, Assistant City Attorney, announced that no action was taken
during Closed Session that was required to be reported.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Darcy adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:29 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL _
All Councilmembers were present.
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
City Clerk Sharon Dawson 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 discussed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain
any further information that may be needed. This session is open to the public.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time were representatives of the Valencia High School
Dance Team regarding grant funding; Eric Heberer representing the SCV Athletic
Association regarding roads through Central Park; John Steffen supporting Jan
Heidt for the MTA Board of Directors; Cam Noltemeyer thanking members of the
community for their contributions; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE regarding
the Upper Santa Clara River Committee; Allan Cameron regarding the Upper Santa
Clara River Committee and a joint meeting of the Council and Planning Commission
on the General Plan; Bob Lathrop regarding water issues; Dennis Conn representing
In and Within America regarding calls to his organization; and Sydell Stokes
representing Karen Pearson regarding Placerita Canyon Park.
One written comment was submitted regarding road repairs on Via Princessa.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, removing
Item 5 from the Consent Calendar and continuing Item 25 to the next
regular meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the minutes of the
December 8, 1998 regular meeting and the January 4, 1999 special
meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Darcy and Council presented a "Caught You Doing Something Good Award" to
Jeff Melodia, President of the Old Orchard II Homeowners Association, for the
residents' efforts to clean up the creekbed that runs through their housing tract.
�^ PRESENTATIONS
Leon Warden, Patti Rasmussen and Mike McGrath made a presentation and
submitted a proposal for the 4" of July/Country Fair, which will be placed on a future
Council agenda for discussion.
Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, David Plettner,
consultant, and Hillary West, SCV Arts Alliance, made a presentation on the
Cultural Arts Master Plan.
Motion by Weste, second by Easdic, to accept the Cultural Arts Master
Plan report and to refer it to the Parks & Recreation Commission for
comment.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, I{lajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:18 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
r— RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Darcy recessed the Council meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at
8:31 p.m. (see Redevelopment Agency minutes)
RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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
ADOPTION OF REPUBLISHED MUNICIPAL CODE – ORDINANCE NO. 99-5 –
Adoption of republished Municipal Code, including the Unified Development Code,
provided as a result of a contract with Book Publishing Company.
Introduce Ordinance No. 99-5 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL 'CODE.-
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT TO CITY S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE — RESOLUTION NO.
99-14
The Political Reform Act requires every local agency to review its Conflict of Interest
Code as needed to determine if it is accurate or if the Code should be amended. Staff
has determined that the list of designated employees needs to be amended to reflect
changes in position titles and to add and delete positions. Also, the FPPC has
advised of an increase in the gift limit. Adopt Resolution No. 99-14 adopting an
amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
SECO CANYON ROAD LANDSCAPING — PROJECT NO. B4001 = ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
This agenda report relates to the landscaping of the median between Seco Canyon
Road and the Seco Canyon (Service) Road. Adopt the plans and specifications, and
authorize that Seco Canyon Road Landscaping — Project No. B4001 be advertised for
bids.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH ACCESS SERVICES INC. AND CHANGE IN
DIAL -A -RIDE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Renewal of the contract with Access Services Inc. (ASI) to establish a consistent
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant process for determining eligibility
and reduce the likelihood of trip denials. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate
and execute a contract between Access Services Inc. and the City of Santa Clarita,
modifying the method of payment to be based on each passenger trip and changing
the eligibility criteria for disabled Dial -a -Ride customers, requiring all disabled
customers to be certified by ASI.
In response to questions from Councilmembers, Ron Kilcoyne, Transportation
Manager, provided additional information.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE III — PROJECT NO. 52037 —
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
This project will install curb, gutter and sidewalk, and reconstruct streets in the
West Newhall area. Approve the plans and specifications for the West Newhall
Improvements, Phase III, Project No. S2037, and authorize the advertising for bids.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX, BUILDING NO. 2 REMODEL (PROJECT
NO. F3001) —PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
On November 25, 1997, Council awarded a contract for the remodel of Building No. 2
of the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. This project remodeled an existing 20,000
square foot warehouse to include two adult -sized basketball courts, four racquetball
courts, locker rooms, showers, and restroom facilities. Additional square footage
was added to include a lobby, public counter, office, janitorial room, and additional
restroom facilities. The architect, Meyer and Associates did additional design work,
to perform additional construction support, design for extra work, and for time to
review substitutions and resubmittals.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP — TRACT MAP NO. 44360-02
Tract No. 44360-02 is the second of five phases of Tract Map No. 44360, which was
granted approval by the Planning Commission on February 4, 1997. This tract,
located on the south side of Isabella Parkway just westerly of Gilbert Drive, is owned
by Isabella Investment Group. Phase One consisted of all the public streets for the
entire project, one common recreational lot, and one residential lot for the
construction of five single-family residential condominium units. This phase
consists of approximately 6.5 acres and is being subdivided into two residential lots
for the construction of 28 single-family residential condominium units. The
conditions set by the Planning Commission have been met, and fees have been paid
as indicated on the Fact Sheet. The map has been checked to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer, and is ready for Council approval. Approve Tract Map No. 44360-02;
make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment
Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
— TRACT MAP NO. 44374-02
Tract 44374-02 is the third of five phases of Tract Map No. 44374, which was
granted approval by the Planning Commission on February 4, 1997. This phase,
located on the north side of Valencia Boulevard, is owned by Taylor Woodrow. The
property consists of approximately 78 acres and is being subdivided into 59 lots.
Fifty-one lots will be used for single-family residential units with the remaining lots
used for open space and private streets. The conditions set by the Planning
Commission have been met, and fees have been paid as indicated on the Fact Sheet.
The map has been checked to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The map is
ready for Council approval and acceptance of the dedications. Approve Tract Map
No. 44374-02; 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.
ITEM 10 _
CONSENT CALENDAR,
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 99-1 (VERMONT DRIVE, EVERETT
DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS) RESOLUTION NOS. 99-7, 99-8, 99-9, AND 99-10 -
Initiation of the formation of Assessment District 99-1, (Vermont Drive, Everett
Drive improvements) for road, storm drain, and sewer improvements along Everett
Drive from Powell Drive south to Vermont Drive south of Powell Drive. Direct staff
to proceed with the formation process of Assessment District 99-1 (Vermont Drive,
Everett Drive improvements) and to adopt Resolution Nos. 99-7, 99-8, 99-9, and 99-
10 making designations and appointments; showing the proposed boundaries;
declaring the City's intention to form the district and providing for the issuance of
bonds; and giving preliminary approval to the Combined Report of Engineer and
appointing a time and place for a public hearing.
Chris Price, Supervising Engineer, noted that a revised Engineer's Report, including
the latest estimates for all costs associated with the project, had been provided for
the record.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHANGE ORDER TO HARRIS & ASSOCIATES CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF (1) THE INTERIM TRANSIT
STORAGE (PROJECT NO. T0010) AND (2) GALETON STREET IMPROVEMENTS
-^ (PROJECT NO. M3001)
Approval to issue a change order to Harris & Associates under the existing Annual
Infrastructure Projects contract to provide design and construction management
services for the Interim Transit Storage Project and the Galeton Street
Improvement Projects. Award a contract change order to Harris & Associates for
$33,860 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure of $5,079 for (1) design
and construction management of the Interim Transit Storage (ITS) project, and (2)
the design of Galeton Street Improvement Project.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR.
1998 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY STUDY - RESOLUTION NO. 99-11
Per State of California Vehicle Code, public agencies are required to conduct
engineering and traffic surveys on all roadways in order to establish speed limits.
Since the 1995 Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey Study, several additional
roadway segments have come under the City's jurisdiction, due to recent
annexations. The study for these additional roadway segments has been finalized,
and needs to be adopted. Adopt Resolution No. 99-11 which establishes prima facie
speed limits on each highway segment; direct the City Clerk to certify the Study as
to the effective date of the individual surveys; direct staff to implement the
necessary signing changes brought about by adoption of this Study; and request the
Sheriffs Department to begin an aggressive radar enforcement program on the City
... streets and highways covered in the Study as soon as the signing changes are made.
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ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
REALIGNMENT OF LUTHER DRIVE AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD STREET
IMPROVEMENTS — PROJECT NO. S3012 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
On July 8, 1997, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Excel Paving
Company. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer on
December 30, 1998. Accept the work performed by Excel Paving Company on the
realignment of Luther Drive and Soledad Canyon Road street improvements, Project
No. S3012; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and 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 filed.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
CENTRAL PARK PROJECT NO. 99-057 - NOTICE TO AWARD BID
ALTERNATES
Notice to award the construction for Central Park Bid Alternate items as listed in
the Council report. Authorize Valley Crest to proceed with the construction of the
six bid alternates the amount of $921,214.43. The bid alternates include office
building, restroom and concession building, maintenance building, sport field
lighting, tot -lot, and parking lot paving. Authorize extending the contract with
Willdan Associates for an amount not to exceed $65,000, for construction inspection
service. Authorize Valley Crest to proceed with the completion of Phase I
construction at an amount not to exceed $1,213,785.57. This will include an
additional two softball diamonds, two sports fields, field lighting, and landscape and
irrigation. Authorize the expenditure of up to $300,000 to CLWA for water'
connection fees. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM
The City of Santa Clarita allocated $150,000 towards the 1999 Community Services
grant program. Thirty-one (31) grant applications were received, and the Grant
Committee recommended funding for sixteen (16) of those proposals. Approve the
Grant Committee's 1999 program funding recommendations and direct staff to
execute agreements with selected organizations for grant funding, with remaining
Community Services grant funds to be deposited into the Council Contingency Fund,
Account No. 1240-7401 for use at Council's discretion. Approve a one-time allocation
of $5,000 to the Santa Clarita International Film Festival from Council Contingency
Fund, Account No. 1240-7401.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW LOCAL AREA
NETWORKAND WIDE AREA NETWORK FROM PINNACLE COMMUNICATION
SERVICES
The City's current Local Area Network (LAN) Token Ring infrastructure will not be
sufficient in the near future due to increasing amounts of graphical, video and voice
data. In addition, staff has determined that if our current system were not
upgraded, the City would experience severe slow downs and system problems. The
LAN system is a critical and integral part of the City's functionality. Award a
contract to Pinnacle Communication Services for the purchase and installation of
Fast Ethernet and Wide Area Network infrastructure in an amount not to exceed
$130,000. The funds have been budgeted in FY 98-99 in Account No. 2312-8610.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
JUNE 30, 1998 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND
MANAGEMENT LETTER
The City's independent audit firm, Moreland & Associates, has completed the City s
annual audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 1998. The audit is to ensure that the
City's financial statements are free from material misstatements as well as
evaluating the overall general purpose financial statement presentation. Moreland
& Associates has also prepared a management letter to comment on the City's
internal control structure and its operations. Receive Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report and Management Letter for FYE June 30, 1998.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 48,49 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-6
Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in
the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 99-6.
Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 27
NEW BUSINESS
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) BOARD OF
DIRECTORS VACANCY
Item 27 was discussed at this time.
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ITEM 19
PUBLIC HEARING
10 MONTH AND 15 DAY EXTENSION TO THE 45 DAY INTERIM URGENCY
ORDINANCE CONTAINING REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk reported that all notices required have been provided
Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that the
purpose of this item is to adopt a 10 Month and 15 day extension to the 45 day
Interim Urgency Ordinance (passed and adopted December 8, 1998) requiring a
Conditional Use Permit be obtained for any wireless communication facility
constructed in the City of Santa Clarita. This Urgency Ordinance contains basic
design and development standards the City will use when reviewing these
applications.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to adopt Ordinance No. 99.3
entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING INTERIM
REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FOR A PERIOD OF TEN MONTHS
AND FIFTEEN DAYS, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 99.3 adopted.
ITEM 20
PUBLIC HEARING
JAN HEIDT NEWHALL METROLINK STATION, PROJECT NO. S2001
RESOLUTION NO. 99-17
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. A
letter had been received from Gary Anawalt expressing disapproval of the purchase
of a portion of their property.
T. Brad Therrien, Assistant City Engineer, reported that this project provides for
the construction of the Jan Heidt Newhall Metrolink Station located on Railroad
Avenue at Market Street. This item involves partial acquisition of property required
for development of the station site.
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Addressing the Council on this item was John Steffen.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Council concurred to name the facility the "Jan Heidt Metrolink
Station in Newhall".
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 99-17;
direct the City Attorney to file the actions expeditiously; authorize
the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary for
the acquisition; and authorize the City Manager or designee to make
deposits of funds from Account No. 52001206-8001 amounts totaling
approximately $334,900, made payable to the Superior Court Clerk,
to obtain Orders of Immediate Possession for the purposes of
acquisition of the land required for the Jan Heidt Newhall Metrolink
Station. Appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund Council
Contingency Fund Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 4321-8028
for the preparation of studies to evaluate potential property uses
and to determine the whole property value of the Anawalt Lumber
Company property located north of Market Street east of the
railroad tracks.
�-. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kla<jic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 99.17 adopted.
ITEM 21
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF SOLEDAD STREET, WEST OF OAK
AVENUE — RESOLUTION NO. 99-13
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
A letter had been received from Douglas Off requesting Council to reschedule the.
public hearing.
T. Brad Therrien, Assistant City Engineer, reported that on March 18, 1998, the
City received a request to vacate a portion of Soledad Street. On November 24,
1998, Council adopted Resolution No. 98-139 declaring its intention to vacate a
portion of Soledad Street and setting January 12, 1999 as the Public Hearing date.
Staff had talked with Mr. Off who now wished to withdraw his letter requesting the
hearing be rescheduled to allow staff to complete the traffic circulation analysis.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
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Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to continue this item for staff to
complete a traffic circulation analysis.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 22
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED VALENCIA BRIDGE AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE
CONSTRUCTION FEE DISTRICT — RESOLUTION NO. 99-16
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Anthony J. Nisich, City Engineer, reported that the purpose of this public hearing to
review information provided in the Engineer's Report for the formation of the
Valencia Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District and take public
testimony regarding the establishment of a development impact fee for the
construction of roadway infrastructure within the boundaries of the proposed
district.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron representing himself and
SCOPE, and Bob Lathrop who submitted a letter from SCOPE.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to find that the fees and the
establishment of the district do not constitute a "project" as defined
in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guideline
15378(b)(4). Adopt Resolution No. 99-16 and instruct the City Clerk
to record a certified copy of the adopted resolution with the County
Recorder.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 99-16 adopted.
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... ITEM 23 _
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
APPEAL OF MASTER CASE 97-188
Fred Follstad, Associate Planner, reported that this item is an appeal of Planning
Commission approval of Master Case 97-188 (Oak Tree Permit 97-021), allowing for
retroactive approval of the unpermitted removal of 64 Oak Trees located on the
westerly side of Sierra Highway, 750 fee south of Remsen Street in the Newhall area
of the City. The appellant is Gates King Partners; Mr. Mark Gates.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cynthia Neal Harris representing the
Santa Clarita Oak Conservancy who submitted a letter; Mike Lyons representing
the Santa Clarita Oak Conservancy; and Bob Lathrop who read and submitted a
letter from SCOPE.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to direct the City Manager to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gates King
Properties and Henry Arklin, subject to review of the City Attorney,
and direct the applicant to submit the completed entitlement
application within six months.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
ITEM 24
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CANYON COUNTRY LIBRARY PROPOSAL/MEETING WITH SUPERVISOR
ANTONOVICH
George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that at the December 1, 1998 Study
Session, staff presented the Council with options regarding the construction of a
larger library in the Canyon Country area.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Motion by Ferry, second by Klajic, to authorize the Mayor to
accompany the City Manager to meet with Supervisor Antonovich
regarding collaborative efforts required to build a new library in
Canyon Country, with Councilmember Weste to serve as alternate.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Majic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
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�— ITEM 25
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Through previous action, this item was
meeting.
continued to the next regular Council
ITEM 26
NEW BUSINESS
1999 MTA CALL FOR PROJECTS APPLICATION
Rabie Rahmani, Senior Traffic Engineer, reported that the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is required to program revenues in
the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) across all transportation modes
based on the planning requirements of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21'
Century (TEA -21). One method by which this mandate is accomplished is by
planning and programming funds on a multi -modal basis through the TIP Call for
Projects.
Addressing the Council on this item was Hunt Braly; David Foy representing
Congressmember Buck McKeon; Cameron Smyth representing Senator Pete Knight;
Allan Cameron; Duane Harte representing the Santa Clarita Transportation
Alliance; Linda Johnson representing Assemblymember George Runner; and Connie
Worden-Roberts representing the Chamber of Commerce and the Valencia
Industrial Association.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the 1999 MTA Call for
Projects list and direct staff to submit to the appropriate
government agency, subject to City Manager approval, based on the
priority discussed. Authorize the Mayor to sign letters of support
and/or co-sponsor the Caltrans and Los Angeles County projects
noted, and request that Caltrans and Los Angeles County send
letters of support and/or co-sponsor the City's Magic Mountain
Interchange project.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 27
NEW BUSINESS
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) BOARD OF
DIRECTORS VACANCY
MTA Director Larry Zarian has announced his resignation from the MTA Board of
Directors, effective April 20, 1999. At this point, Council has the opportunity to
nominate an elected City Council official as a candidate for the vacancy on the MTA
Board of Directors.
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This item was -considered after the Consent Calendar. No speakers were called on
this item.
Motion by Majic, second by Heidt, to continue this item to the
January 26, 1999 meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: Weste, Ferry
Absent: None
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
Councilmember Ferry indicated he would
his committee reports.
submit a memo to the Council containing
STAFF COMMENTS
Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, discussed a
request from the City of Los Angeles for funding for a section of roadway within the
City of Los Angeles.
George Caravalho, City Manager, provided an update on the Via Princessa project
and the cleanup of the Bermite property.
COUNCILMEM 3ER COMMENTS
Councilmember Ferry posed questions related to the Dial -a -ride employee.
Mayor Darcy mentioned items that would be considered at the next meeting.
Councilmember Majic requested information on the State school bond issue.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 11:26 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January
26, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia
Blvd., Santa Clarita.
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