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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-08 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR. MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. FEBRUARY 8, 2000 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 announced by the Mayor. INVOCATION Councilmember Heidt gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:35 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Heidt led the flag salute. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was John Steffen regarding the Mayor's committee on managed growth; Douglas Hall regarding bridges over the Santa Clara River; George Hause representing Pacific Grove HOA regarding traffic on Isabella Parkway; and Ed Dunn regarding appointed purveyors to the CLWA Board. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, indicated staff would check into the bridges and traffic issues. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented a certificate of recognition to Garrett Watson for a good deed done in December, 1999. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. EXECUTIVE SESSION This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Heidt, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda as amended, pulling Consent Item S for public comment. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, lUajic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the January 25, 2000 regular meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: IHajic, Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Darcy recessed to the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency at 7:02 p.m. (see Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency minutes). Mayor Darcy reconvened the Council meeting at 7:30 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 AMENDMENT TO CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE The Political Reform Act requires every local agency to review its Conflict of Interest Code as needed to determine if it is accurate or if the Code should be amended. Staff has determined that the list of designated employees needs to be amended to add and delete certain positions. Adopt a resolution adopting an amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR AMENDMENTS TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE 2 These amendments are a response to public comment, comments received from other city departments as well as the Planning Commission and City Council. These amendments are to various sections of the code and incorporate policies currently utilized by staff, definitions of terms and clarification of items currently in the UDC. The first reading of the proposed ordinance was held following a public hearing on January 25, 2000. Adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSITION 12 - "SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000" This proposition would authorize a $2.1 billion general obligation bond to fund state and local park projects. Adopt a resolution of support. ITEM b CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSITION 13 - "THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, CLEAN WATER, WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD PROTECTION ACT" This proposition would authorize a $1.97 billion general obligation bond to fund a variety of water infrastructure, water quality and water supply programs. Adopt a resolution of support. Council consensus to correspond with the State to suggest that this proposition number be retired. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSITION 14 - "CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000" This proposition would authorized the issuance and sale of $350 million for the construction and renovation of public library facilities. Adopt a resolution of support. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSITION 15 - "CRIME LABORATORIES CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT' This proposition would authorize the issuance and sale of $220 million of general obligation bonds for the construction of new local forensic laboratories and the upgrade and repair of existing crime -solving laboratories. Adopt a resolution of support. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSITION 26 - "LETS FIX OUR SCHOOLS INITIATIVE" This proposition would authorize local voter approval by majority vote, not the current two-thirds, for school construction and improvement bonds. Addressing the Council on this item was Marsha McLean, who also submitted written material, and Ed Dunn. Motion by Heidt, second by Ferry, to adopt a resolution of support. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Heidt, Weste, Darcy Noes. Elajic Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (ACA) 24 This legislation is the Republican proposal to earmark a percentage of the anticipated growth in the state general fund to finance state infrastructure needs. Approve letter of support. Council consensus to correspond with the State that a reasonably fair distribution of funds should be made in northern and southern California. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA CITY HALL SECOND FLOOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT - APPROVAL FOR PURCHASE OF MODULAR FURNITURE - PROJECT NO. F1003 This project will provide additional office space on the second floor of City Hall for the City's Administrative Services/Finance Department, currently located on the third floor. This project is part of an effort to expand City Hall's offices to accommodate the changing demands of office space. Approve an expenditure in the amount of $150,000 for the City Hall Second Floor Tenant Improvement project to Office Depot. City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Staff' will be making the purchase utilizing a pre-existing Los Angeles County contract for modular furniture that is now in force with the supplier. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES - PROJECT NO. P1001 BID AWARD On December 14, 1999, City Council authorized the advertisement of Project P1001 to construct improvements in and around the playground areas at Almendra Park and Valencia Meadows Park. Award the contract to John Burgeson Contractors, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $175,699.45 plus the balance of the total project budget (approximately 9 percent of the contract award) as a 4 contingency expenditure. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR LYONS AVENUE MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE I, PROJECT NO. LM -99-00-10, BID AWARD Bid award to contractor for median landscaping along Lyons Avenue, between Interstate 5 and Orchard Village Road. Award the contract to Acacia Landscaping, the lowest responsible bidder, for an amount not to exceed $314,700 and authorize a 15% contingency expenditure. Authorize the appropriation and expenditure of an additional $21,905 from Areawide 1 LMD fund balance Account No. 61520 to Account No. B2002401. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERCONNECT INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF PLUM CANYON ROAD / RODGERS DRIVE AND RYE CANYON ROAD / AVENUE CROCKER - PROJECT NO. C0009 At the July 13, 1999 Council meeting, staff presented the results of the City's Signal Priority List to Council. Based on the findings of this report, Council directed staff to proceed with the installation of the traffic signal and interconnect system. Approve the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and authorize the advertisement for bids for the traffic signal and interconnect installation project at he intersections of Plum Canyon Road / Rodgers Drive and Rye Canyon Road / Avenue Crocker. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUNICIPAL TRANSIT OPERATORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY In 1995, the Municipal Transit Operators of Los Angeles County (MUNIs), including Santa Clarita Transit, formed the Los Angeles County Municipal Transit Operators Coalition (LACMOC). Due to a disagreement with the MTA, LACMOC is being reactivated to pursue legislation to clear up uncertainty. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Municipal Transit Operators of Los Angeles County to participate in the Los Angeles County Municipal Operators Coalition. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR MASTER AGREEMENT - ADMINISTERING AGENCY -STATE AGREEMENT FOR STATE FUNDED PROJECTS AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 201 FOR THE 1999 / 2000 ANNUAL OVERLAY - PROJECT NO. M0010 Caltrans has requested that the City and the State execute the new Local Agency - State Master Agreement for State -Only programs. Additionally, Program 5 Supplement Agreement No. 201 will formalize the financial responsibilities and provisions for the Annual Overlay project. Adopt a resolution approving Local Agency -State Master Agreement No. 000448 for State -aid programs and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and all future program supplement agreements, subject to review and approval by the City Council. Approve the Program Supplement Agreement No. 201 for the 1999 / 2000 Annual Overlay project and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute this agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR NEWHALL AVENUE / DALBEY DRIVE MULTI -WAY STOP INSTALLATION Installation of multi -way stop signs. Adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of a multi -way stop control at the intersection of Newhall Avenue and Dalbey Drive. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENTS AND WAIVER OF JUST COMPENSATION OF FLOOD CONTROL EASEMENTS RELATIVE TO LIVE OAK SPRINGS STORM DRAIN - PROJECT NO. M4002 This item provides a quitclaim which is necessary for the proposed construction of the Live Oak Springs Canyon storm drain system. The quitclaim transfers the flood control easements currently held by the City along Sand Canyon Road to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Adopt a resolution authorizing the granting of the public service flood control easements to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and direct the City Manager or designee to execute the related "Waiver of Just Compensation" and "Quitclaim of Easements" documents. ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR 1999 / 2000 VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STREET PROJECTS, PROJECT NOS. T0005, M0001, C4003 AND C2001- AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT These capital improvement projects will install and repair sidewalks and medians at various locations within the City and widen the right -turn pocket from Bouquet Canyon Road onto Espuella Drive. Award the contract for engineering and surveying services for capital improvement projects to Kabbara Engineering in the amount of $65,396 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $9,810; approve additional funds in the amount of $23,000 to construct Project No. C4003 to be transferred from available funds in Account No. M3004001-8001, Canyon Country Park Cribwall, to Account No. C4003001-8001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR 1999 / 2000 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This project involves the surface preparation and application of emulsion slurry seal to roadways within the vicinity of Canyon Country, bounded by Sierra Highway to the west, City limits to the east and north, and SR -14 to the south. On July 13, 1999, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to R.C. Becker & Sons, Inc. Accept the work performed by R.C. Becker & Sons, Inc. on the 1999 / 2000 Annual Slurry Seal, Project No. M3003; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 3 AND 4 Approval of the check register. Adopt a Resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register 3 and 4. Motion by Heidt, second by Ferry, to adopt the balance of the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klpjic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 21 PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENTS TO UPDATE THE GENERAL PLAN NOISE ELEMENT AND AIR QUALITY ELEMENT In report, Laura Stotler, Associate Planner, indicated that on November 9, 1999, Council continued the public hearing on this item to the February 8, 2000 meeting, which was to be preceded by a study session on the topic. This study session has been rescheduled to May 2, 2000. Mayor Darcy indicated that the public hearing was still open. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Heidt, second by Elgjic, to continue the public hearing to the May 23, 2000 Council meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klojic, Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 22 PUBLIC HEARING NORTH VALENCIA NO. 2 SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. In report, Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, indicated that this public 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. One request to speak was submitted on this item; however, the speaker indicated she would return for the continued public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to continue the public hearing to the February 22, 2000 meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 23 NEW BUSINESS FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL FORECAST AND FY 2000 / 01 BUDGET INPUT Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that this agenda report will look at the projections of factors that affect City finances, including population, lane miles, park acres, and park facilities. From this information, and historical trends, staff has made revenue and expenditure projections for the General Fund. Staff is also seeking direction from City Council on priorities for the coming fiscal year so the budget can be prepared reflecting those priorities. Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, acknowledged the City's significant investment in capital improvements over the years and requested Council input for next year's budget. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Council received report of City's five-year financial forecast and provided fiscal year 2000 / 01 budget priorities input. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:38 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:52 p.m. ITEM 24 NEW BUSINESS SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS 0 Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that as part of the "Sustainable Santa Clarita" action plan, staff had developed a pilot program for improving City- wide neighborhood relations. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Council consensus to begin the Pilot Program for improving City- wide neighborhood relations, utilizing one neighborhood from each of the four communities in the City with a report back to Council after the pilot program for further direction. ITEM 25 NEW BUSINESS A JOINT CITY -COUNTY GENERAL PLAN SUPPORTING THE MAYOR'S GOALS ON SUSTAINABLE, MANAGED GROWTH Mayor Darcy outlined the background of the committee and the basis for how appointees were selected. Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that the Mayor's plan for managed growth through a joint City -County growth advisory committee to create a plan which would result in shared standards for development and the provision of infrastructure throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Addressing the Council on this item was Skip Newhall; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; John Steffen; Ed Dunn and Allan Cameron. One written comment was submitted. Motion by Klajic, second by Ferry, to approve the concept of the Mayor's committee and to direct staff to bring the matter back for Council to approve specific appointments, authorize funding and approve the MOU. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Heidt, Klajic, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 26 NEW BUSINESS SANTA CLARITA VALLEY WATER RESOURCES In report, Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, indicated that in response to certain concern expressed regarding the reliability of and demand for water in the Santa Clarita Valley, Council directed staff to examine the current and future estimated water resources and report on the findings. The Santa Clarita Valley Water Report 1998, prepared by the Upper Santa Clarita Valley Water Committee in January 1999, is submitted for informational purposes. 0 Concerns expressed regarding assumptions used in the report are identified and the expert✓agency response to the concerns is provided. Addressing the Council on this item was Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; and Bob Lathrop, who also submitted written material. Four additional requests to speak were submitted; however, the speakers indicated they would return when the item was continued. Motion by Heidt, second by Blajic, to continue this item for 30 days for new information to be included. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 27 NEW BUSINESS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOLT) BETWEEN HI -SHEAR CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA REGARDING ALIGNMENT OF GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND FUTURE SITE DEVELOPMENT Tony Nisich, Director of Engineering Services, reported that the purpose of this MOU is to ensure that Hi -Shear and the City have reached a non-binding understanding with respect to certain points that are fundamental to the two parties, and without which the time and effort that will go into the Golden Valley Road project would not be warranted. Addressing the Council on this item was Charles Moore representing Hi -Shear Corporation. One written comment was submitted. Motion by Ferry, second by Heidt, to approve the MOU between I i - Shear Corporation and the City and to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the MOU, subject to City Attorney approval, with conditions to benefit Canyon Country. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 28 NEW BUSINESS VOTER ELECTED MAYOR Due to the lateness of the hour, this item was continued to the next meeting. 10 CONEMTrrEE REPORTS Councilmember Ferry commented on the Governor's State of the State address, a recent drug/alcohol committee meeting and the upcoming census. Councilmember Majic commented on a Wall Street Journal article on the fiscal impact of the growth control ordinance in Thousand Oaks, an upcoming seminar in Ventura, upcoming meeting notices and a publication on growth. STAFF COMMENTS Terri Maus, Director of Field Services, commented on the equipment purchased for the cleaning of sidewalks in Newhall and indicated more information would be submitted as part of the upcoming budget. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adjourn the meeting at 11:03 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. A special Study Session will be held on Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1e0 floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA ATTEST: O., Ii , I =03=1 • 111,44 "RDUC 11