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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-27 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 27, 2000 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1" 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 — Smyth X -A Ila I[OXOZA-1100 ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE 1 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 PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY SCV SAF -TEEN Driving Program (Terri Maus) 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 June 13, 2000 2 RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 28, 2000 NEW BUSINESS SCRDA 1 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUDGET ADOPTION; RDA RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A LOAN FROM THE CITY; RDA RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET — The proposed Redevelopment Agency budget for the upcoming fiscal year totals $420,395. The proposed budget includes programming funds for several areas. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt RDA Resolution accepting a loan in the amount of $445,000 from the City, and adopt RDA Resolution authorizing the 2000/2001 Redevelopment Agency Budget. ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL 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. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES — PROJECT NO. P1001 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE — This project consists of playground upgrades at Almendra Park and Valencia Meadows Park. The project was completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services on June 8, 2000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion, and direct staff to release the project retention 35 days after recordation, provided no stop notices have been filed. 3. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 RENEWAL OF LANDSCAPE CONTRACTS — City Council has previously reviewed and approved the awarding of maintenance districts listed in this report. These are multi-year contracts. As a procedural matter, expenditure authorization must be granted for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the renewal of contracts for maintenance and inspection of the districts and for routine and emergency repairs described in the contract detail sheet, contingent on the adoption of the 2000/2001 Fiscal Year budget. M 4. SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX PHASE III - PROJECT NO. F3005 — ADVERTISE FOR BIDS — This project will provide for the construction of a tenant improvement for Building No. 1 at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. Features of this tenant improvement involve the construction of an open arena area, community rooms, multi-purpose rooms, child development areas, teen development areas, and various recreation program areas. These features were identified for development in the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Master Plan, established during Fiscal Year 1998/1999. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve plans and specifications, and authorize the advertising for bids for the construction of the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Phase III, Project No F3005. 5. ADJUST PAYMENT TO THE WILLIAM S. HART UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR COORDINATION OF FARES AND BUS SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTING STUDENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 — In March, 1997, the City of Santa Clarita and the William S. Hart Union High School District entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate fares and bus service for the transportation of students between home and school. The goals of the MOU were to make better use of transit and school district resources, and to better balance passenger loads between school buses and City transit buses. The key provisions of the MOU include maintaining equivalent fares on both City and School District services, joint planning of services used by students, and joint public information efforts. On January 11, 2000 the Council renewed this MOU to be in effect through June 30, 2002. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize an increased payment of $42,840.80 for Fiscal Year 1999/2000 to the William S. Hart Union High School District pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the coordination of fares and bus service for transportation of students between home and school, for a total payment of $82,840.80. 6. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ANNEXATION NO. 2000-1,10, PARCEL MAP NO. 25649 (RYE CANYON ROAD) — Annexing territory into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 as Annexation No. 2000-L10, Parcel Map No. 25649, located in the vicinity of Newhall Ranch Road and Rye Canyon Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to initiate annexation proceedings; approve the Engineer's Report; declare the City's intention to annex territory; and set the public hearing for June 27, 2000. 5 7. DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA (DBAA) NOS. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, AND 22 — RESOLUTION DETERMINING AND IMPOSING ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 — Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas are districts that are set up to facilitate the maintenance of surface and subsurface drainage devices that are not eligible for maintenance by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings'; approve the Engineer's Report; and impose annual assessments on Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20, and 22 for Fiscal Year 2000/2001. 8. TRACT MAP NO. 53122 (BRIDGEPORT WEST, BROOKFIELD BRIDGEPORT PA 2 INC.) — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION — This tract consists of approximately 13.6 acres, located north of Avenue Scott, south of Newhall Ranch Road, and west of McBean Parkway. 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. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tract Map No. 53122 (Bridgeport West, Brookfield Bridgeport PA 2 Inc.); 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. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CONTRACTUAL BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES — This item is a request for City Council approval for appropriation of funds for plan review and inspection services exceeding $50,000 for each of three firms for services rendered during the current fiscal year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve appropriation of funds for plan review and inspection services as follows: Professional plan review services by the Esgil Corporation in the additional amount of $14,000 from Account No. 3710-8110 for a total annual expenditure of $63,000 during FY 99/00; professional building inspection services by Willdan Associates in the additional amount of $26,000 from account 3710-8001 for a total annual expenditure of $75,000 during FY 99/00; professional employment services for building inspection by Employment Systems, Inc. in the additional amount of $16,000 from Account No. 3710-8001 for a total annual expenditure of $66,000 during FY 99/00. M 10. CERTIFICATE OF CONFIDENTIALITY BUSINESS OUTREACH PROGRAM — The City's Administrative Services Department is in the process of hiring a specialized use tax consultant to begin a business outreach program that identifies opportunities for the City to receive additional revenue under the existing sales and use tax system. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing a consultant to examine sales and use tax records of the State Board of Equalization, provided to City pursuant to the City contract under the Bradley -Burns Uniform Sales and Use Tax Law. 11. ADDITIONAL BILLBOARDS WITHIN THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY'S RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY — In November 1999, the MTA Board authorized a contract with Omni Outdoor/STI (Omni/STI) to install, operate, and maintain automated public toilets and outdoor advertising structures. In compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was prepared for the proposed project to determine the impact of installing approximately 64 structures throughout Los Angeles County. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution in opposition to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority" (MTA) proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for automated public toilets and advertising along portions of State Route 14 (SR -14) and Interstate 5 (I-5). 12. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 22, 23 AND 24 — Approval of the check register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 22, 23 and 24. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL ON A SPLIT DECISION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FULL SERVICE HAND CAR WASH THAT INCLUDES A RETAIL BUILDING AND DETAIL SHOP - The proposed car wash would be located on McBean Parkway adjacent to the Green's Restaurant and Hyatt Hotel on a currently vacant site consisting of .67 acres. An earthquake fault zone runs through a majority of the western portion of the site with a pedestrian bridge on the eastern portion which prohibits any structures from being built on a majority of the project site. The Planning Commission reached a split 2:2 decision resulting in denial of the proposal which was appealed by the applicant. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Close public hearing, and adopt a resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project and approve Master Case No. 00-108 which consists of Conditional Use Permit No. 00-008 subject to the conditions of approval. 7 14. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF ALL ZONES WITHIN SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1, Tl, AND T1A FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 — Currently, the Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance Districts consist of 33 individual zones and annexations. These areas are located throughout the City and were established to fund the maintenance of various landscaped facilities in these areas. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolution and approve the Engineer's Report for the annual levy of assessments and continued maintenance of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1, Tl, and T1A for Fiscal Year 2000/2001. 15. ORDERING THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND ORDERING THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 — On June 13, 2000, the City Council approved a resolution ordering the Engineer's Report, determining the necessary assessments, and calling for a public hearing as they relate to Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution ordering the continued maintenance and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2000/2001. 16. APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ANNEXATION NO. 2000-110, PARCEL MAP NO. 25649 (RYE CANYON ROAD) — As a condition of the approval of Parcel Map No. 25649, located in the vicinity of Newhall Ranch Road and Rye Canyon Road, streetlight improvements are required. Textron Inc. and NRRBP, LLC, hereinafter referred to as the "Developers," have agreed to install or provide funds for all the necessary on-site streetlight improvements as required as a condition of their tract approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Conduct the public hearing, and adopt a resolution approving the annexation of territory and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. 17. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 — The Federal Clean Water Act sets forth specific requirements with which the City must comply on an annual basis. These requirements are provided in the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit issued by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Open the public hearing, receive testimony, close the public hearing and adopt resolution establishing fees and charges for storm drainage utility services for fiscal year 2000/2001. 18. ADOPTION OF THE OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL BUDGET — ADOPTION OF THE FIVE YEAR CIP — At the conclusion of the process, the City's Budget now totals approximately $115 million, which represents a total increase over Fiscal Year 1999/2000 of approximately 18%. Overall, the 2000/2001 Budget is increasing by $17.6 million, which includes all adjustments, corrections, and additions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the adjustments submitted as Attachments A and B; adopt a resolution makings appropriations in the amounts budgeted; adopt a resolution setting the Gann Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year; adopt a resolution approving the Five Year Capital Improvement Program; adopt a resolution authorizing a loan to the RDA; adopt a resolution providing compensation for City employees; adopt a resolution amending the Personnel Rules; adopt a resolution fixing the Employer's Contribution to PERS; adopt a resolution electing to subject to Section 22873 — PERS. 19. SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION TO REVISE THE RIM OF THE VALLEY TRAIL CORRIDOR BOUNDARY — In an effort to preserve and/or enhance wildlife corridors, recreational trail linkages, scenic viewsheds, Santa Clara Watershed Resources and open space, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, in conjunction with the Santa Clarita Watershed Recreation and Conservation Authority, desires to revise the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor boundary. A public hearing on this expansion will occur on June 28, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Clarit6a Valley Senior Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff report, discuss and adopt the resolution supporting the expansion of the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor. NEW BUSINESS 20. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY WATER RESOURCES - Report on quality and supply of water in the Santa Clarita Valley. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the Santa Clarita Valley Water Report 1999. Direct staff to return annually with an evaluation of the report as prepared by the Upper Santa Clarita Valley Water Committee. 21. SB 1546 (KNIGHT) VETERANS HOMES: NURSING CARE — Proposition 16 (Veterans' Home Bond Act of 2000) was passed by the voters in March, 2000. This bond authorized $50 million in bonds to design and finance veterans' homes in California. Out of the total bond amount, approximately $26 million was specifically designated for the construction of new veterans' homes, including one in the City of Lancaster. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) requires a state to appropriate 1/3 of the construction costs of the veterans' home in order to be placed on the priority one list for the 65% federal matching funds. Without immediate state action, the construction of the Lancaster Home will be delayed for several years as projects from other states are placed ahead of Lancaster. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the letter of support. 22. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF AN OAK TREE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE REMOVAL OF THREE OAK TREES, INCLUDING ONE HERITAGE TREE AND THE ENCROACHMENT ON UP TO SIXTEEN OAK TREES FOR THE WIDENING OF VALENCIA BOULEVARD AND RECONFIGURATION OF THE SOUTHBOUND INTERSTATE 5 OFF -RAMPS. THE APPLICANT IS THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA — CalTrans is currently in the final stages of issuing a permit to improve the Valencia Boulevard and Interstate 5 interchange. The project is located in both the City and in unincorporated Los Angeles County. The proposed project would widen Valencia Boulevard through the interchange, modify the ramp configurations to improve traffic flow, add a southbound direct on-ramp, and replace the existing bridge. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project and approve Master Case No. 00-180 which consists of Oak Tree Permit No. 00-024, which upholds the Planning Commission approval of the project. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION 10 ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, July 11, 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 June 22, 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