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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-11 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)' MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLAR.ITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. MAY 11, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT ' Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that the purpose of this Closed Session is to conduct a: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(c) — one matter RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION At 6:01 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 6:31 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, 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 6:32 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:33 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. CITY CLERKS 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 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 was Helen Weigel and Laura Raynor regarding trees on P Street in Newhall; Susan Chamberlain and Jay Ostler regarding enforcement of the no -smoking ordinance; Vera Johnson regarding acquisition of the Santa Clarita Water Company; and T. Michael Shanklin regarding gun control. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, and Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, provided an update on the sidewalks and trees in Newhall. Carl Newton, City Attorney provided an update on the City s no -smoking ordinance and exemptions. INVOCATION Councilmember Heidt gave the invocation. FLAG SALU'T'E Councilmember Heidt led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the agenda. On roll cal vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Klsajic, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the April 27, 1999 regular meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented certificates to representatives of The R.E.A.L. Teen Group for their efforts toward community clean-up. L' PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY George Caravalho, City Manager, presented and distributed the proposed 1999/2000 Budget & CIP. 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 CITY COUNCIL SUMMER RECESS AND HOLIDAY RECESS The Council has previously identified a period of time during the summer in which regular meetings of the Council are canceled, and typically; Council only holds one regular meeting in December, thereby canceling the second meeting. Declare City Council summer recess for July 27, August 3 (Study Session), and August 10, and declare a holiday recess for December 28, 1999. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR QUARTERLY BROCHURE CONTRACT CONTINUATION Renewal of the contract with RLF Publishing for the design, publication, and distribution of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department quarterly recreation and general information Seasons Brochure. Extend the current contract of RLF Publishing in the amount of $54,168 for an additional year, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the original contract. The funds have been budgeted in the proposed 1999/2000 budget in Account No. 7213-7308. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN RESPONSE UNIT GRANT The grant is the continuation of existing funding for a dedicated investigator, community education and prevention, and the Family Violence Task Force. Authorize $30,000 General Fund cash match and $90,000 grant from the Office of Criminal Justice Planning to be included in the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 budget. Appropriate $104,000 to Account No. 7447-8110 (professional services) and $16,000 to Account No. 7447-7312 (special services). Addressing the Council on this item was John Steffen. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 99-L1, TRACT NO. 44360 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-55 Resolution annexes territory for Tract No. 44360, located between Via Princessa and Golden Triangle Road, into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 99-L1. The total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per parcel for each of the proposed 90 parcels. Adopt Resolution No. 99-55 to initiate annexation proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, and set a public hearing for June 22, 1999. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 99-L2, TRACT NO. 44896 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-56 Resolution annexes territory for Tract No. 44896, located in the vicinity of Via Princessa and Circle J Ranch Road, into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 99-L2. The total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per parcel for each of the proposed 95 single-family units and 156 multi -family units. Adopt Resolution No. 99-56 to initiate annexation proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, and set a date and time for a public hearing on June 22, 1999. ITEM 7 ' CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 99-L3, TRACT NO. 44965 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-57 Resolution annexes territory for Tract No. 44965, located in the vicinity of Shangri- La Drive and Soledad Canyon Road, into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 99-L3. The total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per parcel for each of the proposed 155 units. Adopt Resolution No. 99-57 to initiate annexation proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, and set a public hearing for June 22, 1999. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 99-L4, TRACT NO. 52276 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-58 Resolution annexes territory for Tract No. 52276, located in the vicinity of May Way and Via Princessa, into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 99-L4. The total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per parcel for each of the proposed 14 parcels. Adopt Resolution No. 99-58 to initiate annexation proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, and set the public hearing for June 22, ' 1999. 14! Y w3F CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 99-L5, 17975 SIERRA HIGHWAY — RESOLUTION NO. 99-67 Resolution annexes territory for a commercial project located at 17975 Sierra Highway into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 99-L5. The total proposed annual assessment is $50.00 per parcel for the single parcel. Adopt Resolution No. 99-67 to initiate annexation proceedings; approve the Engineer's Report; and set a public hearing for June 22, 1999. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD The development agreement with the Santa Clarita Business Park indicates that the developer is required to attempt to acquire all necessary easements and rights-of-way for the construction of Golden Valley Road from Golden Triangle Road southerly to Sierra Highway. The developer has attempted to contact all apparent property owners to obtain their cooperation in this project. To date, only two property owners have agreed to sell their property. Since there are at least twenty agencies and property owners that are involved, it is necessary for the City to step in to expedite the necessary acquisitions. Based on the number of property owners and the relatively short time schedule necessary to complete all acquisitions, it is necessary to allow City staff to act on behalf of the City Council to expedite the process. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate with various property owners and purchase property for the acquisition of right-of-way and easements necessary for the construction of Golden Valley Road. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ACCOUNT FOR THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION OF THE TRANSPORTATION & ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT — ACCOUNT NO. 4310-8001 Each year a certain amount of funds are budgeted for "Contractual Services" to perform plan project review. Revenues to offset these expenditures are also budgeted. Several events have occurred this fiscal year to cause the need to expend additional funds for these services; however, significantly more revenues have been collected to offset these costs. Authorize additional funds be allocated to the Contractual Services Account No. 4310-8001 in the amount of $80,000, and increase estimated revenues in Account No. 001-6139 by $80,000. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM ' AUGMENTATION STORM DAMAGE PROJECTS — RESOLUTION NO. 99-62 The 1998 State Transportation Improvements Program (STIP) Augmentation Storm Damage funding provides that the 88 cities in Los Angeles County, including Los 5 Angeles County, can use eligible funds for 1997/98 El Nino storm damage and , rehabilitation of local streets and road systems. Adopt Resolution No. 99-62 attesting that the Pavement Rehabilitation and Bouquet Canyon Bridge Storm Restoration projects meet the criteria contained in the Storm Damage Policy; and direct staff to pursue State Transportation Improvements Program (STIP) Augmentation Storm Damage funding to augment the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Annual Overlay Program. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR GOLDEN VALLEY & SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTERSECTION / INTERCHANGE FEASIBILITY STUDY—AWARD CONTRACT The feasibility study will identify and analyze preliminary 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. Award the engineering design services contract to ASL Consulting Engineers in the amount of $98,130 and authorize a 20 percent contingency expenditure. A greater than 15% contingency rate is quoted due to the fact that no separate budget will be allocated to cover the costs of City staff time spent on the project. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Increase estimated revenues by $117,800 in Account No. 301-6193, and increase appropriations in Account No. 4361- 8110 by $117,800. ITEM 14 ' CONSENT CALENDAR AMEND THE ZONING CODE PROHIBITING VEHICLES FROM PARKING ON THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DRIVEWAY — ORDINANCE NO. 99-4 Second reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code prohibiting vehicles from being parked on the front yard setbacks. Adopt Ordinance No. 99-4 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,. CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADOPTING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING VEHICLES FROM PARKING IN THE FRONT YARD (UDC AMENDMENT 98-004). ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING BAN ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS — RESOLUTION NO. 99-75 As a result of the December, 1998, National Association of Attorney Generals Master Settlement Agreement with the Tobacco Industry, the practice of promoting tobacco products through the use of outdoor advertising billboards was banned in 46 states in the nation, including California. Resolution No. 99-75 supports this important settlement agreement and acknowledges the City Council's substantial interest in protecting and promoting the general welfare of minors exposed to advertising of tobacco products. Adopt Resolution No. 99-75. ' 0 ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE HEAVY DUTY TRUCK City Council approved funds to purchase one heavy-duty dump stake truck in the FY 98/99 budget. An_Invitation to Bid was issued March 7, 1999. The Invitation to Bid was distributed to local dealers in addition to those who requested an opportunity to bid. Two dealers submitted bids opened by the City Clerk on April 29, 1999. Award the contract for one heavy-duty truck to Western Truck Exchange in the amount of $62,015.35. Funds have been budgeted in Account No. 7330-8615. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute all necessary documents. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR JAN HEIDT METROLINK STATION IN NEWHALL — PROJECT NO. S2001, AND VIA PRINCESSA METROLINK STATION IMPROVEMENTS — PROJECT NO. T3007 — CONTRACT AWARD TO SECOND LOW BIDDER Staff recommends that the City Council award the construction contract for Project Nos. S2001 and T1007 to the second low bidder, Terra -Cal Construction, Inc., as on May 3, 1999 the City received a notice of termination from the first low bidder, Ford Engineering & Construction, Inc., and the City has not executed contracts. Authorize rescission of award of contract for Project Nos. S2001 and T3007 to Ford Engineering & Construction, Inc. Award the contract for Project Nos. 52001 and T3007 to Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,656,864.44, and authorize ' a 15 percent contingency should any change orders to the contract become necessary. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents relating to this contract. ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 15,16 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-69 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 99-69. Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to approve the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 19 PUBLIC HEARING PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Vince Berton, Planning Manager, reported that this ordinance would amend the , Unified Development Code to contain development standards and definitions of frequently used terms. It will also require that wireless communication facilities, of any size, receive approval of a Conditional Use Permit when located in a residential area. This item was legally noticed to be heard at this meeting. Due to scheduling conflicts, staff is requesting continuation of the public hearing to June 8, 1999. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to continue the hearing to the meeting of June 8, 1999. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 20 UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION TO MODIFY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND MAIL BALLOTS FOR RESIDENTS TO VOTE ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T31 (SHANGRI-LA) LOCATED ALONG SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE RESOLUTION NO. 99-53 Wayne Weber, Parks Superintendent, reported that the purpose of this resolution is to modify the current district boundaries to remove current developer owned parcels and mail ballots for residents to vote on a proposed increase of $36 per month per parcel for Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. T31. The total recommended assessment is $65 a month per residential unit or ballots may be mailed for a lower amount as agreed upon by the Homeowners Association and the City. Addressing the Council on this item was Tim Knox representing Outlook HOA and Eric Borsting representing Shangri-la HOA. Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 99-63 to modify district boundaries, initiate proceedings, approve the preliminary Engineer's Report, mail ballots, and set the public hearing for July 13, 1999. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. I 0 ' ITEM 21 NEW BUSINESS PLACERITA CANYON SEWER BACKBONE — PROJECT NO. 52036 — RESULTS OF STUDY Councilmember Weste advised that, due to having a financial interest in real property in the area, she would not participate on this item. Chris Price, Supervising Engineer, reported that in December 1997, staff prepared a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a consultant to perform a feasibility study and to potentially prepare design plans for future sewer improvements in Placerita Canyon. Boyle Engineering Corporation was awarded the contract for this study, and the finished report is hereby presented to the City Council for consideration and direction. Richard Bardin of Boyle Engineering provided additional information on the project. Addressing the Council on this item was Robert L. Hotton, Vice President of The Masters College; Chris Townsley representing Placerita Canyon Corporation; and Val Thomas representing Newhall County Water District. Motion by Klajic, second by Heidt, to accept the report and direct staff to go back to the community with information, to provide options for financing the Placerita Canyon Sewer Backbone - Project No. S2036 and to approve the budget transfer to correct the funding from Account No. S2036001-8001 to Account No. S2036457- 8001. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Not Participating: Weste Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:32 p.m. ITEM 22 CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSED LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLEDAD CANYON SAND AND GRAVEL MINING PROJECT Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that in March 1999, the Draft Environmental Impact report (Draft EIR) for the proposed L.A. County Soledad Canyon Sand & Gravel Mining Project was distributed for public review and comment. The proposed project involves surface mining of 83 million tons of material on a 460 -acre site just outside the eastern boundary of the City. In ' addition, concrete processing is proposed to occur on a 40 -acre area. Both the surface mining and concrete processing operations are proposed to extend over a 20 - year period. 91 Addressing the Council on this item was Jim Duzich, Charles Conklin Jr., and Diane Terito representing the Agua Dulce Town Council; Stacey Nickels; Tana Lampton; ' Mike Karbacker; Margo Karbacker; Robert Baida; Dave Kohlmeier; Richard Christensen and Jane Fleck representing the Sand Canyon HOA; Ed Dunn; Stuart Larson; Judy Fried; Ben Curtis; Andy Fried; Marsha McLean; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; Chris Hoefflin; Karen Chebul; Bonnie Schilf; Jonathan Truong M.D. representing SAFE; Patricia Allen; Connie Worden-Roberts; Allan Cameron; and Val Thomas representing Newhall County Water District. Fifteen written comments were submitted on this item. Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to appropriate funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to hire a CEQA specialist, legal specialist, lobbyist, and scientists and engineers to further evaluate the environmental analysis contained in the Draft EIR and Draft EIS for the proposed L.A. County Soledad Canyon Sand and Gravel Mining Project. Direct staff to meet with Congressman McKeon, Senators Boxer and Feinstein, State Senator Knight, Assemblymember Runner, representatives of the water agencies, forest service, BLM, and other agencies to discuss the proposed L.A. County Soledad Canyon Sand and Gravel Mining Project and its effect on the Santa Clarita Valley, Staff to research similar mining facilities in the proposed project area and pursue a joint study with Los Angeles County regarding the long-range impacts of such facilities on the area. Direct staff to request a time extension of 6 months and to request that the EIR/EIS process be combined. Staff should prepare an overall strategy to be forwarded to the City Council. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 9:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:00 p.m. ITEM 23 UNFINISHED BUSINESS APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF STOCK OF ARKLIN BROTHERS' ENTERPRISES BY U.S.A. WASTE OF CALIFORNIA, INC. AND OF STOCK OF ATLAS TRANSPORT, INC. BY REPUBLIC SERVICES AND AMENDMENTS TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULING FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS --RESOLUTION NOS. 99-70, 99-74, 99-76, 99-77, 99-78, 99-79, 99- 80, 99-81, 99-85, 99-87 Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that this item , is for the approval of stock of Arklin Brothers' Enterprises to U.S.A. Waste of 10 ' California, Inc. and of stock of Atlas Transport, Inc. to Republic Services and approve amendments to the residential and commercial solid waste franchise agreements that will enhance services to both residences and businesses within the City. Representatives of Waste Management and the City's waste haulers were introduced. Michael Magee representing Waste Management, Steve Arklin representing Arklin Brothers' Enterprises, Charlie Caspary representing Atlas Transport, Inc., and Ryan Wergler representing Republic Services, addressed the Council. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adopt the resolutions that approve the acquisition of stock of Arklin Brothers' Enterprises, by U.S.A. Waste of California, Inc., and acquisition of stock of Atlas Transport, Inc. by Republic Services, and approve the amendments to the residential and commercial franchise agreements between the City of Santa Clarita, Atlas Transport, Inc., Blue Barrel Disposal and Arklin Brothers' Enterprises. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None ' Motion carried. ITEM 24 UNFINISHED BUSINESS STATE LEGISLATION — SENATE BILL 15 Capt. Don Rodriguez reported that gun violence is the number one killer of California children. In an attempt to fight the horror caused by gun crimes and accidents, Senator Richard Polanco of Los Angeles has introduced a bill that will establish basic quality and safety standards for handguns manufactured and sold in the State of California. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Klajic, second by Heidt, to adopt a formal position of support regarding Senate Bill 15. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Weste, Klajic, Darcy Noes: Ferry Absent: None Motion carried. 11 COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) , Councilmember Heidt reported on a recent ASI meeting where information on the Dial -a -Ride demand diversion program for seniors was provided. Mayor Darcy distributed information on the recent Contract Cities meeting. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on the traffic calming devises being considered by Old Orchard I and II. COUNCILMEM 3ER COMMENTS Councilmember lGajic expressed concern that the new park benches were not from recycled materials. Councilmember Ferry commented on the Magic Mountain interchange and Soledad Canyon near the swap meet. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m. ATTEST: 90 ,11 « 12