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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-22 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 22, 2000 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. I" Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY — No New Business REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — No New Business CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a presentation of not more than three (3) minutes. Public Participation speaker's slips must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item. Each person addressing the Council is given three (3) minutes to speak indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais; a green light appears when the speaker begins; a yellow light appears when 30 seconds remain and a red light appears when time has expired. Comments should be complete at this time. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102- 35.104 ADA Title II) INVOCATION — E lajic CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the agenda. Council will not act upon those items at this meeting other than to review and return without action or provide direction to staff. ALL speakers must submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk prior to this portion of the meeting and prepare a presentation not to exceed three minutes. The number of people wishing to speak will divide the thirty minutes allowed for public input, maximum time allowed per person will be three (3) minutes. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Recognition of seven nurses from HMNMH for their program entitled: "Trauma Nurses Talk Tough" PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY MediaOne Final Progress Report This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting, APPROVAL OF AGENDA — Mayor to inquire whether any member of the public would like to pull for discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar. /:\ a0;TST+/:\ I[8] ykyj I IZaNa February 8, 2000 2 CONSENT CALENDAR, All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a request is made for discussion, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the agenda. 1. READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES — Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Determine that the titles to all ordinances, which appear on this public agenda, have been read and waive further reading. 2. CITY LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWAL — In order to protect the City's assets, commercial insurance coverage is procured. Each year the City evaluates its insurance policies to determine appropriate coverage. To ensure we are receiving the highest amount of coverage for the lowest possible price, the City goes through an extensive bidding process. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the expenditure of an amount not -to - exceed $294,165 from Account No. 1600-8501 to renew the City's General Liability and Property insurance policies, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents related thereto, subject to City Attorney approval. 3. CENTRAL PARK — PROJECT NO. 99-057 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This item is for acceptance of Phase I of the Central Park project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by Valley Crest on Central Park. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the project retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices as provided by law have been filed. Approve $10,000 increase to the Willdan contract for additional inspection services at Central Park. Funds are available from Account No. P400-1450. 3 4. OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING (OCJP) JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT — The OCJP Juvenile Accountability Grant promotes greater accountability of juvenile offenders in the juvenile justice system. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving acceptance and use of OCJP Juvenile Accountability Grant funds. Establish estimated revenues of $14,748 in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund Account No. 001-5175. Authorize $1,639 to be transferred from City Council Contingency Fund for the required 10% cash match. Appropriate budget as follows: $1,639 from Account No. 7449-7011, $7,374 from Account No. 7449-7312, $7,374 from Account No. 7449-8110. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any contract agreements or change orders arising out of this program. 5. METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT LEASE AGREEMENT / CIRCLE J PARK — Authorization to enter into a lease agreement with Metropolitan Water District for a park site in the Circle J Ranch area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Metropolitan Water District for the Circle J Ranch Park, subject to City Attorney approval. 6. SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX III — PROJECT NO. F3005 — AWARD CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES — This project will be completed in two phases. Phase I will provide for the design of Building No. 1. Phase II will provide for the design of the Santa Clarita Skatepark — Phase II, BMX Wheel course and Adventure Play Area. These features were identified for development in the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Master Plan, established during Fiscal Year 1998 / 99. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to Robinson, Takahashi, Katz and Associates (RTK) for architectural services for Santa Clarita Sports Complex III, Project No. F3005, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 and authorize a 10 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $25,000.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 7. ARCADIA STREET IMPROVEMENTS — AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT PROJECT NO. S2002 — This project will install curb and gutters, sidewalk, and retaining walls, and reconstruct portions of Arcadia Street north of Lyons Avenue. RECOMIIIENDED ACTION: Award the contract to Korve Engineering for the engineering design services for Arcadia Street Improvements, Project No. S2002, in the amount of $34,806.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $5,220.90 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 8. PARCEL MAP NO. 25649 (TEXTRON) — APPROVAL OF THE PARCEL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION — This tract consists of approximately 33 acres, located east of Rye Canyon Road and south of Newhall Ranch Road, and is owned by Textron, Inc., a Delaware Corporation. This Parcel Map will create two (2) parcels. One of the parcels is developed with the existing Textron, Inc. facility. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Parcel Map No. 25649 (Textron); 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. 9. BOUQUET CANYON ROAD RESTRIPE — PROJECT NO. C4002 — This project proposes to restripe Bouquet Canyon Road between Festividad Drive and Plum Canyon Road from two to three traffic lanes in each direction for peak -hours, and also allow bicyclists to use the lanes during non -peak hours. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to proceed with the complete design to restripe Bouquet Canyon Road between Festividad Drive and Plum Canyon Road and reconfigure the impacted intersections; and direct staff to propose an additional $280,000.00 during the Fiscal Year 2000 / 2001 budget process to provide full funding for project construction. 10. 1999 / 2000 ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM — AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE DESIGN CONSULTANTS CONTRACT — PROJECT NO. M0010 - This 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the construction contract for the 1999 / 2000 Annual Overlay program, Project No. M0010, to Granite Construction in the amount of $2,310,912.75 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $346,636.90; and approve a change order to the design contract of Construction Management Inspection (CMI) to include construction inspection in the amount of $62,400.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure of $7,200.00. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 11. CERAMIC TILE PROJECT NO. P0001 — BID AWARD — This item is to award the bid to install ceramic tile throughout various City park facilities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Disqualify Royal Oaks Property Development and Renovation Co. and award contract to Blackwood Builders in the amount of $127,636 (including 10% contingency) to install ceramic tile at various City park facilities. Approve budget transfer of $37,636 from Auxiliary Lot Expansion F1005001-8001 to Ceramic Tile Project P0001001-8001 to meet full costs of original scope of work plus option to include Valencia Meadows Aquatics Flooring. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 61 12. LEASE AGREEMENT EXTENSION FOR COMMUTER RAIL STATION SITE (METROLINK) - A request for an additional three-month extension of the lease agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita LLC for the Commuter Rail Station site. The extension period would be from February 28, 2000 to December 31, 2000, as City staff processes the proposed changes to the Tentative Tract Map 51599 and the Development Agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION- Direct the City Manager to enter into a ten- month extension of the lease agreement between the City and Santa Clarita, LLC for the Commuter Rail Station Site (Metrolink) from February 28, 2000, to December 31, 2000, subject to City Attorney approval. 13. GOLDEN VALLEY PROGRESS REPORT - Council has requested that a progress report on Golden Valley Road be brought to each Council meeting. Each report will give the status of the road in relation to the Porta Bella Development and the proposed Golden Valley Road Interchange. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive progress report on Golden Valley Road project. 14. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 5 AND 6 - Approval of the check register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register 5 and 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 15. PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEMS FRANCHISE - ARCO Pipeline Company currently has a franchise with the city to operate an oil pipeline within the City's right-of-way. As part of the changes occurring, they are asking the City to provide a franchise to a newly formed company for a portion of the existing pipeline that is currently included in the existing franchise. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct public hearing and introduce an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT AND USE AN OIL PIPELINE TO PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEM, INC. 16. NORTH VALENCIA NO. 2 SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - The Council directed staff to prepare the Development Agreement and approval ordinance and to schedule a public hearing to consider adoption of this agreement at this meeting. The drafting of the development agreement is not complete at this time. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the public hearing to the meeting of March 14, 2000. 0 17. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.50 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED: STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY ENTERPRISE FUND - The proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 15.50 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code would give the City of Santa Clarita the authority to establish a system of specific user charges for any water quality facilities that are site specific. These charges would be in addition to the established stormwater drainage utility service fees that are charged to parcels in the City and would be established on a case by case basis based on the annual cost to maintain, operate, improve and / or replace the facilities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing, receive staff presentation, receive public testimony, close the public hearing, discuss and adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 15.50.010 (K) AND SECTION 15.50.040 (F) TO TITLE 15 ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE SERVICES AS A UTILITY ENTERPRISE OF THE CITY. 18. OPPOSITION STRATEGY FOR THE PROPOSED L.A. COUNTY SOLEDAD CANYON SAND AND GRAVEL MINING PROJECT — In December 1999, the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission directed their staff to prepare findings for the denial of the proposed Soledad Canyon Sand & Gravel Mining Project. Following the Commission's decision, it is anticipated that Transit Mixed Concrete, the project applicant, will appeal the decision to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. In preparation for this action, the City has developed a political strategy in opposition to the proposed mining project. Actions include public workshops, preparation of handouts and flyers, preparation of letters of response to CEQA and NEPA documents, and multiple presentations to the L.A. County Regional Planning Commission on this subject. The purpose of staffs presentation to City Council is to provide a project update, discuss actions taken to date by City staff, and present the political strategy to counter the applicant's appeal to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive update and provide feedback to staff regarding the proposed opposition strategy for the L.A. County Soledad Canyon Sand & Gravel Mining Project. NEW BUSINESS 19. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CENSUS 2000 MARKETING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM UPDATE — In response to Council inquiry regarding the implementation of the Census 2000 promotion and outreach plan, the plan's elements, accomplishments to date and upcoming activities are provided. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept report for information only. 7 COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, V floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday March 14, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, I" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. CERTIFICATION I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that on February 17, 2000, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 5 o'clock p.m., the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall and the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California