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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-28 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING March 28, 2000 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. la` Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY — 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 — Darcy 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 to Laurel Bear "Straight Answers to Tough Questions" PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Human Relations Random Acts of Kindness Update Voter Outreach Program EXECUTIVE MEETING 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 14, 2000 RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 8, 2000 NEW BUSINESS SCRDA 1 PROPOSED DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR OLD TOWN NEWHALL - A proposal from Kent Burnes Consulting to implement a Downtown Management Program for Old Town Newhall. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize execution of a contract with Kent Burnes Consulting to develop a Downtown Management Program at a cost not to exceed $23,800. ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY COUNCIL REGULAR, MEETING 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. TRACT MAP NO. 42670-02 (SANTA CLARITA BUSINESS PARK) APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP . Tract Map No. 42670-02 is the second phase of Tract No. 42670. This tract is located on the south side of Golden Triangle Road east of Ruether Avenue and consists of approximately 39.2 acres. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tract Map No. 42670-02 (Santa Clarita Business Park); 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. 3. MASTER CASE NO. 99-377 — VALLEY STREET / CALGROVE BOULEVARD GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT CONTRACT — A contract proposal for the preparation of environmental studies to complete a general plan amendment to remove the secondary highway designation from a portion of Calgrove Boulevard and Valley Street. This evening's action is a preliminary step needed to initiate the environmental analysis required by State law for this general plan amendment. Awarding this contract does not select an alternative, but rather it allows for studies to be completed that will allow the Council to make an informed decision based on direction it gave in September, 1999. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to Impact Sciences Inc. in the amount of $123,494.80 and approve a transfer of $23,494.80 from Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 into Account No. 3120-8110. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 9 4. EARTH DAY 2000 — Earth Day 2000 is April 22, 2000. The Earth Day Network, an environmental organization out of Seattle, as challenged cities throughout the nation to become Earth Day Communities through making Earth Day 2000 Commitments and passing a resolution supporting Earth Day 2000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution supporting Earth Day 2000 and direct staff to finalize and send the letter from the Mayor to the Earth Day Network. 5. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM — The Department of Transportation issued a new regulation, "Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) in Department of Transportation Programs," effective March 4, 1999. A program has been developed to meet the requirements of that regulation, and to ensure that all contracts and procurements will be administered without discrimination on basis of race, color, sex, or national origin. The program will ensure that DBEs have an equal opportunity to compete for, and participate in the performance of all Department of Transportation funded contracts and subcontracts awarded by the City of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Authorize the City Manager to approve and administer the Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. 6. SANTA CLARITA SKATEPARK — PROJECT NO. P0011 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE — This item involves the acceptance of all construction for the skatepark and skatepark enhancements adjacent to the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Accept the work performed by Evans & Son, Inc. on the Santa Clarita Skatepark, Project No. P0011; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; 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. 7. PARKING RESTRICTION IN DOWNTOWN NEWHALL — At the February 9, 2000 Newhall Revitalization Committee meeting, staff received various concerns from business owners and merchants near the new Jan Heidt Metrolink Station. Their concern is the potential lack of on -street parking with the opening of the station. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution establishing two-hour on - street parking (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, along both sides of 5`", 6`", 8°", and 9" Streets, Market Street, San Fernando Road, and Railroad Avenue in the vicinity of the Jan Heidt Metrolink Station in Newhall, and no -parking zones on both sides of Railroad Avenue immediately north and south of Market Street for the purpose of City transit buses loading and unloading passengers. 5 S. ADDITIONAL NO -STOPPING ZONE ON DEL MONTE DRIVE — Additional no -stopping zone installation on the north side of Del Monte Drive 170 to 370 feet east of Goldcrest Drive. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of an additional no -stopping zone on the north side of Del Monte Drive 170 to 370 feet east of Goldcrest Drive. 9. CONSTRUCTION AWARD FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERCONNECT INSTALLATIONS AT PLUM CANYON ROAD AT RODGERS DRIVE AND RYE CANYON ROAD AT AVENUE CROCEER PROJECT NO. C0009 — This item represents the bid results for the traffic signal and interconnect installations on Plum Canyon Road at Rodgers Drive and Rye Canyon Road at Avenue Crocker (Project No. C0009), and to request authorization to award the project to the lowest qualified bidder. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to Maverick Electric, Inc. for construction services on Project No. C0009 in the amount of $221,645.00; approve a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $33,247.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. The funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 1999/2000 in CIP Account No. C0009001. 10. COST AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS — OAH RIDGE DRIVE (CIRCLE "J" RANCH ROAD) GRADE CROSSING WIDENING — Consideration of an agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SORRA) to enter the portion of MTA's right-of-way for the construction of the Oak Ridge Drive grade crossing improvements being constructed as part of the Via Princessa Extension bridge; and a separate agreement with Beazer Homes, the developer constructing the improvements, to include SCRRA's requirements during construction of the improvements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve cost and maintenance agreements for the Oak Ridge Drive (Circle "J" Ranch Road) Grade Crossing Widening project between the City and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SORRA), and between the City and Beazer Homes Southern California; and authorize the City Manager to execute these agreements on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita. 11. TRACT MAP NO. 52986 (BRIDGEPORT, RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES) — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION — Approval of Tract Map No. 52986, consisting of approximately 13 acres, east of McBean Parkway and north of Bridgeport Lane. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tract Map No. 52986 (Bridgeport, Richmond American Homes); 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. 0 12. HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) — Staff is currently waiting for information on this item and will report back to the Council meeting of April 25, 2000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue this item to the Council meeting of April 25, 2000. 13. WILEY CANYON ROAD REALIGNMENT — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE PROJECT NO. 52020 — In August, 1998, Council awarded a contract for the Wiley Canyon Road Realignment to Gueno Development, Inc. This project includes construction of two travel lanes using the eastern portion of right-of- way, curb, gutter, and a seven -foot sidewalk on the eastern side of the road, a five-foot paved shoulder lane adjacent to the curb for bicycle use, an asphalt walk area on the western side from Powell Street to Wabuska Road, and a concrete retaining wall to relieve the existing slope grade impacts on the roadway. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by Gueno Development, Inc. on the Wiley Canyon Road Realignment, Project No. 52020; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days after the notice is recorded, provided no stop notices as provided by law have been filed. 14. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10 AND 11— Approval of the check register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register 10 and 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 15. SITE SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE FEE ELECTION AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS, IMPOSING SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FEES FOR THE BRIDGEPORT DEVELOPMENT WEST OF MCBEAN PARKWAY — The proposed resolution establishes the site specific storm drainage fees for the Bridgeport development west of McBean Parkway. Urban runoff and stormwater from the development will be diverted to a filter detention basin for treatment and storage. In order for the City of Santa Clarita to properly fund the maintenance of this water quality facility, a site specific storm drainage fee is needed. Only the residents of the Bridgeport development will be required to pay this fee which is in addition to the storm drainage fee levied on all residences in the City of Santa Clarita. Per the requirements of Proposition 218, a majority public hearing is necessary. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the public hearing to the meeting of April 25, 2000. 7 16. SITE SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE ELECTION AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS, IMPOSING SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FEES FOR THE SOUTH RIVER. DEVELOPMENT — The proposed resolution establishes the site specific storm drainage fees for the South River Development. Urban runoff and stormwater from the development will be diverted to a filter detention basin for treatment and storage. In order for the City of Santa Clarita to properly fund the maintenance of this water quality facility, a site-specific storm drainage fee is needed. Only the residents of the South River development will be required to pay this fee which is in addition to the storm drainage fee levied on all residences in the City of Santa Clarita. Per the requirements of Proposition 218, a majority public hearing is necessary. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the public hearing to the meeting of April 25, 2000. 17. NORTH VALENCIA NO. 2 SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT — This hearing is to consider approval of the Development Agreement for the North Valencia No. 2 Specific Plan and related entitlements. The 596 -acre project is generally located north of Newhall Ranch Road, south of Decoro Drive and Copper Hill Drive, west of McBean Parkway, and east of Copper Hill Drive. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive Development Agreement presentation from staff, receive public testimony, review and discuss the Development Agreement for the North Valencia No. 2 Specific Plan and entitlements, close the public hearing and conduct the first reading of an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 98-001 (MASTER CASE NO. 98-183) TO ALLOW FOR THE 15 -YEAR DEVELOPMENT OF A 596.2 -ACRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE "NORTH VALENCIA NO. 2 SPECIFIC PLAN AREA' ENCOMPASSING THE 576.2 -ACRE NORTH VALENCIA 2 ANNEXATION AREA IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. 18. GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BOND ISSUE — AMENDMENT TO CFD NO. 99-1 — Consideration of proposed changes to the CFD. Provided there is no majority protest from property owners, a special election may be called and held on the proposed changes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of April 25, 2000. Ell UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19. DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR - Council requested staff to provide information regarding changing from a non -elected mayor to an elected mayor. Changing from having a rotating mayor, to an elected mayor would need to be decided by the voters pursuant to Government Code sections 34900 through 34901. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide direction on whether to allow the citizens of the City of Santa Clarita, at a to -be -determined municipal election, to decide if they want a directly elected mayor, and if so, whether it be for a two- or four-year term. NEW BUSINESS 20. 2000 MTA ABBREVIATED CALL FOR PROJECTS APPLICATION - Approval of the City's list of candidates for the MTA Abbreviated Call for Projects for the 2000 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the 2000 MTA Abbreviated Call for Projects list and direct staff to submit complete grant applications in the amount of $14,510,000.00 to the MTA by the March 31, 2000 deadline. 21. RESOLUTION APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT - Request to adopt a resolution that the Transit Maintenance Facility Project, CIP No. F0003 (Master Case No. 00-082) is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and state and local CEQA guidelines, and with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and will not have a significant effect upon the environment or on resources under the protection of the California Department of Fish and Game. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt a resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the preferred Transit Maintenance Facility project site in the Rye Canyon Business Park, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 0 CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Rye Canyon Business Park Approximately 12 acres at the intersection of Constellation Drive and Galaxy Way in the new business park, adjacent to the Valencia Industrial Center Owner/Negotiating Party: Legacy Partners, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Porta Bella Approximately 20 acres at the northeast corner of the Porta Bella property, adjacent to the future intersection of new Golden Valley Road and Redview Drive Owner/Negotiating Party: R. F. I. Incorporated Under Negotiation: Price and Terms CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Santa Clarita Business Park Approximately 38 acres south of the intersection of Redview Drive and existing Golden Valley Road, adjacent to the Santa Clarita Sports Com(along the Owner/Negotiating Party: Spiriplex Properties Limited extenSion of Ruether Avenue) Under Negotiation: Price and Terms CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Cornell v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 226881 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) French v. City of Santa Clarita, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. PC 024983 10 ADJOURNMENT The City's General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2000 with Election Central in the Council Chamber. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. 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 March 23, 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 11