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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-22 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PAL FEBRUARY 22, 2000 CITY CLERICS 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 HIajic 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 HIajic led the flag salute. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Deanna Hanashiro regarding restriping McBean Parkway; Skip Newhall regarding preservation of the Santa Clara River; Karla Barritt regarding a performing arts center to be built on the College of the Canyons campus; Marsha McLean regarding Beale's Cut and the wildlife corridor; Terry Tarasen regarding a proposed Marriott at Rockwell Canyon Road and Valencia Blvd.; and Dennis Conn regarding a university and traffic. STAFF CONDIENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, and Vince Berton, Planning Manager, offered comments regarding the Marriott hotel on the college campus. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented certificates of recognition to seven trauma nurses with Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital for their volunteer efforts in the Trauma Nurses Talk Tough program. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Steve Sawyer presented a final status report on the MediaOne upgrade. 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 Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the agenda, pulling Consent Item 9 for public comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2000 regular meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 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 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. 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. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR CENTRAL PARK — PROJECT NO. 99-057 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE This item is for acceptance of Phase I of the Central Park project. 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. 011 One written comment was submitted on this item. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. ITEM S CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. Addressing the Council on this item was Ron Tropcich, Eileen Connolly, Rick Winsman and David Ott. Two written comments were submitted. Council consensus to proceed including a public participation process and to expand the study scope. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. 4 ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR CERAMIC TILE PROJECT NO. P0001— BID AWARD This item is to award the bid to install ceramic tile throughout various City park facilities. 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. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. Receive progress report on Golden Valley Road project. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 5 AND 6 Approval of the check register. Adopt a Resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register 5 and 6. Motion by Weste, second by Mgjic, to approve the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 15 PUBLIC HEARING PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEMS, LLC, FRANCHISE Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all required notices have been provided. Frank Oviedo, Management Analyst, reported that 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. A map of the pipeline was distributed. In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Deb Moudy representing Pacific Pipeline Systems, LLC, provided additional information. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to introduce an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT AND USE AN OIL PIPELINE TO PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEMS, LLC. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Iilajic, Darcy Noes: Heidt Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 PUBLIC HEARING NORTH VALENCIA NO. 2 SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all required notices have been provided. In report, Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, advised that 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. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Heidt, second by Ferry, to continue the public hearing to the March 14, 2000 meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ri ITEM 17 PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.50 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED: STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY ENTERPRISE FUND Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all required notices have been provided. Amelia, Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, reported that 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. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Ferry, second by Heidt, to 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 (H) AND SECTION 15.50.040 (F) TO TITLE 15 ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE SERVICES AS A UTILITY ENTERPRISE OF THE CITY. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Heidt, Klgjic, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance adopted. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:06 p.m. ITEM 18 UNFINISHED BUSINESS OPPOSITION STRATEGY FOR THE PROPOSED L.A. COUNTY SOLEDAD CANYON SAND AND GRAVEL MINING PROJECT Mayor Darcy read excerpts from 2 letters from the State Water Resources Control Board and provided copies to the City Attorney. Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that 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. Addressing the Council on this item was Ruthann Levison representing the Sand Canyon HOA Board; Marsha McLean; Andrew Fried representing Safe Action for the Environment, Inc. (also submitted written comments); Allan Cameron; and Ben Curtis. One written comment was submitted. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to set aside an additional $100,000 to fund opposition efforts, including a good aerial photograph of the area, looking at proposed land uses in the area and analyzing the impact of the proposed project, not just monitoring efforts but forging ahead, having the City Attorney take a more active role in legal aspects of the opposition efforts, working with lobbyists to ensure we have the best representation, and to direct staff to return in the budget process for additional funding. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 19 NEW BUSINESS CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CENSUS 2000 MARKETING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM UPDATE Jill Fosselman, Management Analyst, provided, 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. Council consensus to accept report. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. H COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Darcy noted receipt of a letter from County Supervisor Gloria Molina thanking the City for assistance with Y2K preparedness. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m. in memory of Rodney 'Rocky" Adams, Dominick Ianozzi, Timothy Renolds and Daniel Renolds who died in a car accident on February 17, 2000. A special Study Session will be held on Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, I' floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA A Study Session will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" 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 at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. ATTEST: CITY CLERK O��.d. 91