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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-13 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (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. JULY 13, 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. 1 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 54957.9(c) - one matter RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION At 5:31 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to closed session in the Century Room. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Darcy reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:35 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that during Closed Session no action was taken that was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:36 p.m. 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 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. INVOCATION Councilmember Ferry gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:54 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Ferry asked the captain of the Stars Dance Troupe, Sara Page, to lead the flag salute. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Richard Kruszewski regarding the killing of his neighbor's dog and the City contributing to a reward; Bill Spaniel regarding the Media One "rock"; Patrick Brannagan regarding the Media One "rock"; John Steffen regarding the Bill of Rights and meeting tomorrow at Valencia High School for the proposed mining project; Gerald Goldberg regarding the Media One "rock'; Bob Lathrop regarding the order of items on the agenda and the water situation; Allan Cameron regarding the killing of the dog and recycling the Media One "rocks"; Chong Kim regarding her desires to make improvements to Herald's Club on San Fernando Road; Steve Chichester regarding development and redevelopment in downtown Newhall; Patti James regarding Media One; and John Mulligan regarding the Media One "rock" (also submitted 4 pictures). APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Weste, secgnd by Heidt, to add Item 40 to the agenda for consideration of adoption .of a resolution offering a reward for information about the killing of a dog on July 4, finding there is an immediate need to take action and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Motion by HIajic, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling items 11, 12,22 and 24 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ferry, second by Heidt, to approve the minutes of the March 23, 1999 and the June 22; 1999 regular meetings. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to members of the Stars Dance Troupe. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, introduced Steve Sawyer of Media One, who provided information on the cable upgrade. RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency meeting at 8:05 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:17 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 COMMISSION VACANCY Due to the resignation of Paul Higgins, one vacancy exists on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Declare one vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission and approve the appointment process. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR SIDEWALK PROJECT NO. P0014 — BID AWARD To replace broken and cracked sidewalks at various parks in the City. Award the contract to Falco Construction, Inc. in the amount of $127,935, to replace broken and cracked sidewalks, walkways and building skirting at various parks in the City. 3 Appropriate $78,000 to Account No. P0014001-8001 and $28,000 to Account No. M0025001-8001 from fund balance. These amounts represent funds budgeted during FY 1998/99 that were not spent by year end. Authorize the release of $24,000 from 1999/00 Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 and appropriate $24,000 to Account No. P0014001-8001 in order to complete the entire project. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD JANITORIAL CONTRACT To provide janitorial services for City parks buildings and other recreation facilities for FY 1999/2000. Approve the contract with Lee's Maintenance Services for $121,476. Authorize an additional contingency of. ten percent, $12,148, for change orders and additional services when required. These funds have been budgeted in FY 1999/2000 in Account Nos. 5502-8001 and 5507-8001. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR 1998/1999 ANNUAL PARK REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR SANTA CLARITA AND NORTH OAKS PARK POOLS — PROJECT NO. P0013 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE On November 24, 1998, the Council awarded a contract to Sturgeon General for the construction of this project. This project involved replacement of the pool deck and drains, as well as tiling and re -plastering of the pools at Santa Clarita and North Oaks Parks. The project was completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Field Services on June 14, 1999. The project is ready for final acceptance by the Council. Accept the work performed by Sturgeon General on the 1998/1999 Annual Park Rehabilitation Program Project No. P0013. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the ten percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD PEST CONTROL AND WEED ABATEMENT CONTRACT This contract will provide pest control and weed abatement services in the public right-of-way for FY 1999/2000. Approve the contract with Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. for $30,000. These funds have been budgeted in FY 1999/2000 in Account No. 5600-8001. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT This contract will provide tree trimming, maintenance, and emergency services in the public right-of-way, City parks, and City facilities for FY 1999/2000. Approve the contract with Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. for $462,760. These funds have been 4 ' budgeted in FY 1999/2000 in Account No. 5600-8001. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR 1999/2000 REVISED TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRIORITY EVALUATION REPORT This item presents the revised traffic signal priority rating system and the revised 1999/2000 Traffic Signal Priority List. Accept the staff report and approve the recommended revision in. the Traffic Signal Priority Rating System; approve the ranked list of candidate traffic signal locations; select the intersections of Rye Canyon Road/Avenue Crocker and Plum Canyon Road/Rodgers Drive to be signalized from the City's current Signal Priority List; and authorize the transfer of $160,000 from the Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. C0009001-8001 for the FY 1999/2000 new traffic signal project. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE INSPECTION SERVICES ACCOUNT FOR THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION, ACCOUNT NO. 4331- 8029 Each year, a certain amount of funds is budgeted for inspection services. Revenues to offset these expenditures are also budgeted. There is a need to expend additional funds for these services during the next fiscal year. Offsetting revenues will be ' received to cover the cost of the additional demands. Authorize that additional funds be allocated to the Inspection Services Account No. 4331-8029 in the amount of $80,000, and increase estimated revenues in Account No. 001-6132 by $40,013.50. Authorize the City Manager or designee to contract with the County of Los Angeles to provide the needed inspection services. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 304 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-135 A tax sharing resolution to establish tax increment funding for Sanitation District No. 26 to provide wastewater treatment services to the area included in Sanitation District Annexation No. 304. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING MOU BETWEEN GATES KING PARTNERS, HENRY ARKLIN, AND THE CITY At the January 13, 1999 City Council meeting, the Council voted to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mr. Mark Gates regarding the property in the southeastern portion of the City. The modifications would allow for additional properties and a time extension for properties located south of San Fernando Road and west of Sierra Highway. Direct the City Manager to execute a revised MOU with Gates King Properties and Henry Arklin, subject to review by the City Attorney. 5 I In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Fred Follstad, Senior Planner, and Mark Gates provided information. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry to direct the City Manager to execute a revised MOU with Gates King Properties and Henry Arklin, subject to review by the City Attorney, continuing the existing MOU to the meeting of September 14, 1999. Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klgjic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR CITY SUPPORT FOR STATE OPEN SPACE BOND LEGISLATION AND FULL FUNDING FOR THE FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND — RESOLUTION NOS. 99-138 AND 99-139 City support Federal and State Legislation to provide funds for the preservation of open space and the creation of parks and recreational facilities. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 99-138 1 and Resolution 99.139 adding, wording to the last paragraph as follows: "provided the funds are distributed equally throughout the state per capita to local communities." Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING AGREEMENT The Council has allocated $150,000 to the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging to provide a broad range of recreational, health, ' and wellness programs for the community's senior citizens. Approve the agreement between the City and the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in the amount of $150,000, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents thereto, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE ON AGING Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) authorizing the City to issue a check in the amount of $50,000 to the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in exchange for services supporting the Santa Clarita Transit program. Approve the MOU with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging, authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU, subject to City Attorney approval, and approve the check in the amount of $50,000, which has been budgeted in the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 budget, Account No. 4100-8110. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH ACCESS SERVICES INC. FOR PROVISION OF DISABLED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Renew contract with Access Services Inc. (ASI), a countywide nonprofit corporation charged with providing complementary paratransit. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract, subject to City Attorney approval, between Access Services Inc. (ASI) and the City, modifying the method of payment to be population - based, providing transportation service to the disabled community within the Santa Clarita Valley, and providing transfer service to the San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley. Appropriate $11,800 to Account No. 4600-8615 for purchase of two vans, and $17,500 to Account No. 4600-8001 for Dial -a -Ride certification. Councilmember Heidt did not participate on this item based upon a determination that she has a financial interest by reason of a source of income to her from ASI. ITEM 16 1 CONSENT CALENDAR OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING (OCJP) JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT OCJP Juvenile Accountability Grant to promote greater accountability of juvenile offenders in the juvenile justice system. Accept the OCJP Juvenile Accountability Grant. Increase estimated revenue by $14,709, Account No. 001-5175, and transfers in by $1,634, Account No. 453-6810. Transfer $1,634 from Account No. 7411-7312 to transfers out, Account No. 001-9501, for required cash match (per City Council Agenda Item No. 4, February 23, 1999). Appropriate budget as follows: $4,085, Account No. 7449-7011; $10,258, Account No. 7449-8001; $2,000, Account No. 7449- 8610. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute any contract agreements, subject to City Attorney approval, or change orders arising out of this program. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT GRANT Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium Job Training Partnership Act Grant to provide job training and employment services at the Santa Clarita One - Stop Career Center. Accept the Job Training Partnership Act Grant. Increase estimated revenue by $71,939 in Account No. 453-5055 ($200,000 was estimated in the 1999/2000 budget) and appropriate per Exhibit A. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute any contract agreements, subject to City Attorney approval, or I change orders arising out of this program 7 ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR 1999/2000 ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM — APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE, AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS — PROJECT NO. M0010 The annual overlay project will resurface various streets throughout the City to provide a smoother ride for traffic, enhance the appearance of the area, and extend the economic life of the roadway. Approve the plans, specifications, and estimate for Project No. M0010; and authorize advertising for bids for the 1999/2000 Annual Overlay Program. ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR 1999/2000 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM — AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE DESIGN CONSULTANTS CONTRACT — PROJECT NO. M3003 This item will award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, and authorize a change order to the design consultant's contract, Construction Management Inspection (CMI). This project involves the surface preparation and application of emulsion slurry seal for sealing surface cracks, stopping ravels, improving skid resistance properties, and increasing the useful pavement life of our roadways. Direct staff to utilize only the approved budget of $1 million for Project No. M3003 by reducing the scope of work of the project inclusive of construction costs, construction contingency, engineering, material testing, inspection, and inspection contingency. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, R.C. Becker and Sons, Inc. Approve a change order to design contract of Construction Management Inspection (CMI) to include construction inspection in the amount of $33,800.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure. ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 ANNUAL CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR AND ACCESS RAMP CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM — PROJECT NOS. M3002 AND T0004 — AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project implements the City's annual program to repair damaged curb and gutter, and install pedestrian access ramps. The proposed work is located throughout the City and is shown on Exhibits "A" and B". Award the contract for the FY 1999/2000 Annual Curb and Gutter Repair and Access Ramp Construction Program, Project Nos. M3002 and T0004 to E&M Constructors, Co. in the amount of $188,850.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency should any change orders to the contract become necessary. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 21 CONSENT CALENDAR OPPOSITION TO CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 1276 Senate Bill (SB) 1276, a bill introduced by State Senators Tom Hayden and Kevin Murray, would prohibit the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority E] (MTA) from spending funds for any programs other than bus purchases and street repairs until the federal court-appointed Special Master agrees that sufficient funding exists to meet requirements of the Consent Decree to improve bus service. Oppose California Senate Bill 1276 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to transmit letters of opposition to all necessary State Legislators. ITEM 22 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 44896-2 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Approval of Tract Map No. 44896- 2 consisting of approximately 20.6 acres. Addressing the Council on this item was Carl Kanowsky. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve Tract Map No. 44896-2; 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None ' Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 23 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 51963 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 51963, consisting of approximately 65 acres. Approve Tract Map No. 51963; 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 24 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 24205 — APPROVAL OF THE PARCEL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Parcel Map No. 24205 consisting of approximately 2.9 acres. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve Parcel Map No. 24205; accept offers of dedication; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Weste, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Yj Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 26 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 44374-03 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Tract Map No. 44374-03 is the fifth of five phases of Tract Map No. 44374. It was granted approval by the Planning Commission on February 4, 1997. The property consists of approximately 24.3 acres and is being subdivided into 40 lots. Thirty-five lots will be used for single-family residential units with the remaining five lots used for open spaces 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- 03; 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 27 CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUNDS EXCHANGE WITH THE CITY OF LA VERNE — RESOLUTION NO. 99-136 The City of La Verne is seeking cities interested in exchanging unrestricted general funds for Proposition A Local Return Funds in the amount of $250,000. The City of Santa Clarita would exchange $.71 of unrestricted general funds for each $1.00 of Proposition A Funds, resulting in a net gain of $72,500. Adopt Resolution No. 99- 136, authorizing the execution of an Assignment Agreement with the City of La Verne for exchange of Proposition A funds for general funds; and authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 28 CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUNDS EXCHANGE WITH CITY OF DIAMOND BAR — RESOLUTION NO. 99-137 The City of Diamond Bar is seeking cities interested in exchanging unrestricted general funds for Proposition A local return funds in the amount of $300,000. The City of Santa Clarita would exchange $.71 of unrestricted general funds for each $1.00 of Proposition A funds, resulting in a net gain of $87,000. Adopt Resolution No. 99-137, authorizing the execution of an Assignment Agreement with the City of Diamond Bar for exchange of Proposition A funds for general funds; and authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 29 CONSENT CALENDAR 1 CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23, 24, AND 25 — RESOLUTION NO. 99-133 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 99-133. 10 ' Motion by Ferry, second by Klajic, to adopt the balance of the Consent_ Calendar, with Councilmember Heidt not participating on Item 15. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:43 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:54 p.m. ITEM 30 PUBLIC HEARING SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX FACILITY RENTAL FEES Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Debby Rolland, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Superintendent, provided a history of the process and development for charging rental fees at the Sports Complex, and indicated the fee would be brought back as part of a comprehensive fee review being done by the Administrative Services Department. No requests to speak were submitted on this item Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to return this item as part of the comprehensive fee review. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 31 PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF THE BUILDING CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, AND ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. ' Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. 11 ® Ruben Barrera, Building Official, reported that every three years, the State mandates that local jurisdictions update their construction codes to reflect common, current editions_ of selected codes. This year the codes to be adopted are the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code and 1997 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code published by ICBG; the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code published by IAPMO; and the 1996 Edition of the National Electrical Code published by NFPA. This year the City will also be adopting many amendments that have been developed by a collaboration of local jurisdictions as a package to promote uniform code enforcement in the region. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Ordinance No. 99-10, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUILDING CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, AND ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS." ITEM 32 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T23 (MOUNTAINVIEW), LOCATED ALONG SECO CANYON ROAD NORTH OF COPPERHILL DRIVE — RESOLUTION NO. 99-93 Mayor Darcy announced that this public hearing was opened at the May 25, 1999 meeting and continued to this time. Wayne Weber, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Superintendent, reported that this purpose of this item is'a proposed increase of $16.66 per parcel per month ($199.92 annually) for the current assessment rate for Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. T23. The total proposed annual assessment is $474.92 per residential unit. This item was heard on May 25, 1999 and the public hearing was continued to July 13, 1999. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that a total of 963 ballots were mailed with 602 returned. Of those, 359 ballots cast "yes" votes, representing 59.6% of the W On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None' Ordinance No. 99-10 adopted. ITEM 32 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T23 (MOUNTAINVIEW), LOCATED ALONG SECO CANYON ROAD NORTH OF COPPERHILL DRIVE — RESOLUTION NO. 99-93 Mayor Darcy announced that this public hearing was opened at the May 25, 1999 meeting and continued to this time. Wayne Weber, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Superintendent, reported that this purpose of this item is'a proposed increase of $16.66 per parcel per month ($199.92 annually) for the current assessment rate for Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. T23. The total proposed annual assessment is $474.92 per residential unit. This item was heard on May 25, 1999 and the public hearing was continued to July 13, 1999. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that a total of 963 ballots were mailed with 602 returned. Of those, 359 ballots cast "yes" votes, representing 59.6% of the W ballots cast, and 243 ballots cast "no" votes, representing 40.4% of the ballots cast. Therefore, no majority protest exists. Motion by Weste,. second by Heidt, adopt Resolution No. 99-93, approve the Engineer's Report, order the annexation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, and order the levy and collection of assessments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 33 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T31 (SHANGRI-LA), LOCATED ALONG SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE — RESOLUTION NO. 99-134 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Wayne Weber, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Superintendent, reported that the purpose of this item is a proposed increase of $36 per parcel per month ($432 annually) for the current assessment rate for Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. T31. The total proposed annual assessment is $780 per residential unit. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that a total of 182 ballots were mailed with 97 returned. Of those, 81 ballots cast "yes" votes, representing 83.5% of the ballots cast, and 16 ballots cast "no" votes, representing 16.5% of the ballots cast. Therefore, no majority protest exists. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, adopt Resolution No. 99-134, approve the Engineer's Report, order the annexation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, and order the levy and collection of assessments. 13 On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 13 ITEM34 PUBLIC HEARING ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND GOLDEN TRIANGLE ROAD — RESOLUTION NOS. 99-123 THROUGH 99-126 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. T. Brad Therrien, reported that this item is to determine if the public necessity requires the Council to adopt the resolutions authorizing condemnation proceedings for the purpose of acquiring the interests described in the draft of said resolutions. Addressing the Council on this item were Paul Berkowitz of Berk's Office Supply, Tom Mooney, CEO of Hi -Shear; Chuck Moore, attorney representing Tom Mooney; and Mary Nadler, representing Kenneth Bley on behalf of National Technical Systems, Inc. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution Nos. 99-123 through 99-126, authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceedings so as to acquire fee interests and easements for road, slope, drainage, and temporary construction purposes, for the construction of Golden Valley Road and Golden Triangle Road at the intersection .with Golden Valley Road; approve appropriation of $923,551.15 in Account No. S3016-302 from Fiscal Year 1998/1999 .Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District fund balance; and direct staff to continue to meet and discuss issues with the property owners. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 35 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HENRY MAYO HOSPITAL TRAUMA CENTER Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that at the June 8, 1999 Council meeting, the Council discussed the possibility of making a financial contribution towards the construction of the Henry Mayo Hospital Trauma Center and introduced Lisa Foust, representing the Hospital Foundation, who made a presentation on the Emergency Department Expansion Campaign at the Hospital. Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron. 14 Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to continue this matter to a regular Council meeting in September, 1999 with staff to continue to negotiate with the Hospital, get information and schedule a joint meeting between the Board and Council. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 36 UNFINISHED BUSINESS COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS THEATER PARTNERSHIP Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, reported that the purpose of this item is for consideration of a joint partnership with the College of the Canyons to expand the College's proposed theater seating capacity from 450 to 950 at a cost not to exceed $800,000 per year for three years ($2.4 million total). Dr. Nick Ferguson, Vice President of Administrative Services for the College, made a presentation on the Performing Arts Center. Addressing the Council on this item was Ron Gillis, President of the Board of Trustees for College of the Canyons. In response to inquiry from Councilmember Weste, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Mmberle Wooten provided information. ' Motion by Kl9jic, second by keidt, to support the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Theater at College of the Canyons in the amount of $2.4 million with a Memorandum of Understanding to come back for Council approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 37 NEW BUSINESS OPEN SPACE DEDICATION — COLMER PARCEL In report, Wayne Weber, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Superintendent, indicated that this item is an offer of dedication for 40 -acre parcel located in Canyon Country with close proximity to Begonias Lane Park. Addressing the Council on this item was Wayne Colmer. Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to accept the offer of dedication of open space parcel from Mr. Colmer, subject to a Phase 1 report being obtained by the City disclosing that there are no hazardous materials on the site and providing assurance there is public access, 15 with the developer to pay for an environmental assessment and surveying, subject to the City Attorney's approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 38 NEW BUSINESS COMPETITION FOR LPGA EVENT Mike Haviland, Marketing and Economic Development Manager, reported that the City has been approached to compete as the site for a LPGA event to be held in February, 2000, against three other cities. To support the event, the City would spend up to $100,000 on promotion, transportation, City permits, traffic control, and security. The commitment of City funding to the event will be used as a negotiating tool in competition for the event. Robert Collins, promoter for the event, provided information in response to inquiries from Councilmembers. No requests to speak on this item were submitted. ® Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate expenditures of up to $100,000 to be used for promotion, provision of City services and fee waivers, in conjunction with a February, 2000 LPGA event to be held at Valencia Country Club. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 39 NEW BUSINESS WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS PHASE "108" — PROJECT NO. 52041 — AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS Christopher Price, Supervising Engineer, reported that this project will install curb and gutter, sidewalk, and reconstruct streets in the West Newhall area with project limits as shown on the project location map. This project is funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Section 108 Loan. Omar Davis, City Arborist, provided information on the status of trees in the project. Three written comments were received on this item. No requests to speak were submitted. 16 ® Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for the construction of the West Newhall Improvements, Phase "108"- Project No. S2041. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 40 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM Through action taken earlier during the meeting, this item was added to the agenda for discussion at this time. Consideration of adoption of Resolution No. 99-143 offering to pay a reward, not to be in excess of $1,000 for information leading to the determination of the identity, apprehension and conviction of any person of persons responsible for the destruction of Santa Clarita resident Keith Ortiz's dog "Blue" on July 4, 1999 thereon in violation of California Penal Code Sections 597, 597A and any other state or city law relating to cruelty to animals. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Weste commented on a recent Y2K breakfast meeting. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on. the bus to Wayside and requested information. Mayor Darcy commented on a request received from Carl Boyer for the City to consider a sister city. relationship with a city near Bombay, India. This item to, be placed on a future agenda for discussion. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 12:07 a.m. 17 Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 99-143. ® On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 99-143 adopted. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Weste commented on a recent Y2K breakfast meeting. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on. the bus to Wayside and requested information. Mayor Darcy commented on a request received from Carl Boyer for the City to consider a sister city. relationship with a city near Bombay, India. This item to, be placed on a future agenda for discussion. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 12:07 a.m. 17 ® A special meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, July 29, 1999 at 11:30 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Valencia Hyatt and Santa Clarita Conference Center, 24500 Town Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA. A special meeting of the City Council will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 1999 at 3 p.m. in the Council Chamber, la` floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, August 24, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA, after the summer break. MAYO PRO TEM ATTEST: ' wa�calj_ ;�� Oat,�_ CITY CLERK N.M.9m.dx In