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Home My WebLink About1999-06-08 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)' MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. JUNE S, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:00 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 — Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(c) — two matters CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Unrepresented Employees: All positions in City service RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION At 5:02 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 6:34 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 6:35 p.m. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR , FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 ANNUAL CURB AND GUTTER FLOWLINE REPAIR AND ACCESS RAMP CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM -PROJECT NOS. M3002 AND T0004, AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS This project implements the City's annual program to repair damaged curb and gutter, and install pedestrian access ramps. The list of locations was generated from residents' telephone calls received by Field Services and Transportation & Engineering Services Departments. The locations were inspected and prioritized by City staff. The proposed work is located throughout the City and is shown on Exhibit "A" to the report. Approve the plans and specifications, and authorize the advertising of bids for the construction of Fiscal Year 1999/2000 Curb and Gutter Repair and Access Ramp Installation Program, Project Nos. M3002 and T0004. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR 1999/2000 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM — APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE, AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS — PROJECT NO. M3003 This project involves the surface preparation and application of emulsion slurry seal to seal surface cracks, stop raveling, improve skid resistance properties, and increase the useful pavement life of our roadways. Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate for Project No. M3003 and authorize advertising for bids for the 1999/2000 Annual Slurry Seal Program. ' ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SUMMARY VACATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENTS (STORM DRAIN EASEMENTS) — RESOLUTION NO. 99-73 These easements were granted to the City for storm drain purposes when the storm drain (MTD 1356) was first constructed. As development in this area occurred, the need for these facilities was eliminated; therefore, the subject easements can now be vacated (quitclaimed). Adopt Resolution No. 99-73. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA (DBAA) NOS. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, AND 22 RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND IMPOSING ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-105 Resolution determining and imposing annual assessments with regards to Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, and 22 for Fiscal Year 1999/2000. Adopt Resolution No. 99-105 to initiate proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report; and impose annual assessments on DBAA Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, and 22 for Fiscal Year 1999/2000. ' ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 19,20 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-102 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 99-102. Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to adopt the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 99-1 (VERMONT DRIVE/EVERETT DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS) APPROVING THE AMENDED ENGINEER'S REPORT MODIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT AND IMPOSING AN ASSESSMENT ON THE ADDITIONAL PARCEL — RESOLUTION NO. 99-100 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Christopher Price, Supervising Engineer, reported that this resolution approves the amended Engineer's Report to include an additional parcel at the request of the parcel owner. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that one ballot had been received indicating a yes vote; therefore, a majority protest did not exist. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 99-100, approving the change of boundaries, of Assessment District No. 99-1, confirming the assessment, and approving the Engineer's Report as amended. 5 On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 99-100 adopted. 5 ITEM , PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ZONE T -42C FOR TRACT 44896-1, LOCATED AT CIRCLE J AND VIA PRINCESSA - RESOLUTION NO. 99-99 - Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Nancy DeLange, Associate Engineer, reported that this the purpose of this item is the annexation of Tract 44896-1 into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 as Zone T -42C. The total proposed annual assessment is $530 per residential unit. The developer, sole owner of the subject property, has signed a petition and ballot in favor of the annexation. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 99-99, approve the Engineer's Report, order the annexation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 as Zone T -42C, and order the levy and collection of assessments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Majic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes- None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 - RESOLUTION NO. 99-46 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Ken Striplin, Management Analyst, reported that the Federal Clean Water Act sets forth specific requirements in which the City must be in compliance. In fiscal year 1998/1999 Council reduced the NPDES fee from $24 per dwelling unit to $21 per dwelling unit. For fiscal year 1999/2000, the fee will remain unchanged. Government Code Section 54354.5 states that the specific fees to be charged for services must be adopted by Resolution. Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, provided information in response to inquiries from Councilmembers. Addressing the Council on this item was Ed Dunn. ' N ' Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing, Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 99-46 establishing fees and charges for storm drainage utility services for fiscal year 1999/2000. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 PUBLIC HEARING 1999/2000 BUDGET AND 1999/2004 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Ken Striplin, Management Analyst, reported that the 1999/2000 Fiscal Year Budget and 1999/2004 Capital Improvement Program represents the City's ongoing commitment to provide the community with the utmost quality and level of service attainable. The Council has reviewed the proposed budget at two Study Sessions and has provided staff with comments and recommended changes. Elena Galvez, Management Analyst, provided information on the 1999/2004 Capital Improvement Program. Addressing the Council on this item was Robert Hotton representing The Master's College; Tim Ben Boydston representing the Arts Alliance and the Canyon Theatre Guild; and Helene Camara representing the Board of Directors of the Canyon Theatre Guild. Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to approve $250,000 for capital competitive grants for cultural arts for the 1999/2000 fiscal year. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to purchase a steam -cleaning machine for $6,000. 7 On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, lUajic, Darcy Noes: Heidt Abstain: Ferry Motion carried. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. George Caravalho, City Manager, indicated staff would come back with information requested by the Council at the June 22, 1999 Council meeting. ITEM 13 PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE GOVERNING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES — ORDINANCE NO. 99-6 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Vincent P. Berton, Planning Manager, reported that this ordinance will amend the Unified Development Code which will require a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for any wireless communication facility constructed within a residential zone in the City of Santa Clarita. It will amend the Unified Development Code to contain development standards and definitions of frequently used terms. Addressing the Council on this item was Ed Dunn. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to introduce Ordinance No. 99-6 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLAR.ITA, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ADDING SECTION 17.17.040.M, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, TO THE SANTA CLARITA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE. On roll call vote: Ayes: lOajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Darcy distributed information on recent meetings of California Contract Cities, the Sanitation District and the League of California Cities policy committee. ' STAFF COMMENTS There were none. ' COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Darcy congratulated Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, on receiving the award for financial reporting. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. The next City Council meeting will be held on June 22, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK eeju .md« 0 YOR