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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-14 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. MARCH 14, 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 Weste 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 Weste led the flag salute. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Steven Herskovitz representing Hidden Valley HOA regarding placing an item on the Valley/Calgrove EIR on the next agenda; Jan Mndy regarding the Santa Clara River floodplain; Rev. Grace Bonnell regarding the Santa Clara River; Linda Redel representing Alamos HOA and Happy Valley HOA regarding Valley/Calgrove (22 written comments were also submitted); Bob Jonsen regarding McBean Parkway; and Dennis Conn regarding traffic safety and honest government. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. AWARDSIRECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers greeted members of the Youth in Government program who were presented with certificates by Judy Baker, Program Coordinator. M Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented a certificate of recognition to Joe Caso of Frontier Toyota for his donation of a Toyota Tundra to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs station. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Dennis Hunter, County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, made a presentation on maintenance of the South Fork of the Santa Clara River. Additional information was provided by Don Wolfe on behalf of the County Flood Control District. Addressing the Council on this matter was Lou Florimonte. George Caravalho, City Manager, indicated staff would contact the Army Corps of Engineers for further information. EXECUTIVE SESSION This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. The motion approving the Consent Calendar was made and voted on at this time. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Heidt, second by Majic, to approve the agenda, continuing Consent Item 9 to the March 28, 2000 meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2000 regular meeting, and the March 6, 2000 special joint meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Heidt, 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 appeat"on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR BOUQUET CANYON BRIDGE WIDENING — AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT — PROJECT NO. S1035 2 This project will provide the design requirements to widen Bouquet Canyon Road Bridge over the Santa Clara River from the current layout of six lanes to an ultimate configuration of eight lanes. Design improvements will include the eight -lane configuration, stamped concrete median, Class I bike lane with an under -crossing beneath the north end of the bridge, and decorative tiling associated with the vehicular barrier railings. Award the contract to Dokken Engineering for the engineering design services for Bouquet Canyon Road Bridge Widening, Project No. S1035, in the amount of $160,000.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $24,000.00. Appropriate $147,200.00 in Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (HBRR) Grant Funds to Account No. 51035453, and increase the estimated revenues in Account No. 453-5212 by $147,200.00. Authorize an additional $16,000.00 for staff and design review services; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR LIVE OAK SPRINGS CANYON STORM DRAIN — APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UNIT I PROJECT NO. M4002 The City in cooperation with L.A. County will enter into an agreement to construct a storm drain on Sand Canyon Road. The City will contribute $1,850,000.00 in Hazard Mitigation funding approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The County will be responsible for the balance of costs associated with this project. This agreement will supersede the original Agreement No. 68709, dated October 19, 1995. Additionally, the County is requesting authorization from the City to proceed with advertising for the construction of the first phase or unit of the storm drain. Approve the Cooperative Agreement between Los Angeles County and the City of Santa Clarita, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Concur with the County's environmental findings of a Negative Declaration as adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on November 18, 1997 and supported by City staff. Approve the final plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for the construction of the Live Oak Springs Canyon Storm Drain, Unit I, Project No. M4002. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACTUAL PLAN CHECK SERVICES — APPROPRIATION OF ADDITIONAL CONTRACTUAL PLAN CHECK SERVICE FUNDS During the past several years, the Engineering Services Section has utilized contractual plan check services to supplement City staff in the review of large development projects. As the workload associated with this type of service depends upon the activity of residential and commercial development, the City has chosen to -« rely upon contractual assistance to complete these important functions in lieu of hiring additional staff. Approve and authorize the City Manager to transfer $50,000.00 from the City's Contingency Fund Account No. 1240-7401 to the 3 Transportation & Engineering Services Department / Engineering Services Contractual Services Account No. 4310-8001. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR TAX SHARING RESOLUTIONS FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 311 A standard procedure tax sharing resolution to establish tax increment funding for Sanitation District No. 26 to provide wastewater treatment services included in Sanitation District Annexation No. 311. Adopt a resolution approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 311. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR CENSUS 2000 STATE OUTREACH FUNDS The City of Santa Clarita is eligible to receive funding from the State of California through the County of Los, Angeles to augment local outreach activities that target traditionally undercounted populations and other specified areas. Based on the City's estimated share of the County of Los Angeles 1990 undercount, Santa Clarita is eligible to receive $9,996 in State Outreach Funds. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a subcontract with the County of Los Angeles to receive eligible Census 2000 State Outreach Funds for Complete Count Committee Census Outreach Services, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR TEMPORARY HOMELESS EXTENDED OPERATION SHELTER UPDATE AND Temporary homeless shelter status report and request for an operations through April 30, 2000. Approve the Santa Development Corporation's request to extend the homeless through April 30, 2000. REQUEST FOR extension of shelter Clarita Community shelter operations ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEMS FRANCHISE At the February 22, 2000 Council meeting, the Council conducted a public hearing and passed to second reading an ordinance granting a pipeline franchise to Pacific Pipelines Systems LLC. As a result, staff is asking Council to adopt the ordinance, granting the franchise to operate an oil pipeline in the City's right-of-way. Adopt an ordinance granting an oil pipeline franchise to Pacific Pipeline Systems, LLC. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AWARDS 2000/2001 v Staff is in the process of writing the 2000 / 2001 CDBG Annual Plan. This is the second year staff has used a formal application process rating applicants' proposals by Council adopted rating criteria. Community members and partners were made aware of the funding availability through newspaper ads and direct mailers. An application workshop was held, and 20 people, representing 11 non-profit organizations, attended. Through action taken earlier during this meeting, this item was continued to the March 28, 2000 meeting. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 7,8 AND 9 Approval of the check register. Adopt a Resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register 7, 8 and 9. Motion by Heidt, second by Ferry, to adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 9. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING NORTH VALENCIA NO.2 SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Public Hearing 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. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, noted that the public hearing was still open with staffs recommendation to continue the public hearing to March 28, 2000. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Ferry, second by Klajic, to continue the public hearing on this item to the Council meeting of March 28, 2000. Hearlhg no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 12 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED OVERSIZED VEHICLE ORDINANCE Ken Striplin, Management Analyst, reported that approximately six months ago, the Canyon Country and Saugus community groups requested the City evaluate the issue of parking recreational vehicles on public streets. Staff is requesting a continuance of this public hearing so that staff can have additional time to address issues raised by the community. Staff is still in the process of compiling survey results from other cities and the community on the issue. Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Heidt, second by Ferry, to continue the public hearing to May 9, 2000. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered ITEM 13 PUBLIC HEARING 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 Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, reported that 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. Staff recommended the public hearing be continued to March 28, 2000. Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Klajic, second by Ferry, to continue the public hearing to the March 28, 2000 City Council meeting. r Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 14 PUBLIC HEARING SITE SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE ELECTION AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS, IMPOSING SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FEES FOR THE SOUTH RIVER DEVELOPMENT Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, reported that 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. Staff recommended that the public hearing be continued to March 28, 2000. Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Majic, second by Ferry, to continue the public hearing to the March 28, 2000 Council meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 15 PUBLIC HEARING RESIDENTIAL REFUSE AGREEMENTS — ANNUAL TERM EXTENSION Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, reported that this item is for City Council consideration of extending the residential refuse franchise agreements for an additional twelve (12) month period. A revised list of services not granted to the City after negotiations was distributed. Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Addressing the Council on this item was Doug Turner representing Santa Fe HOA; Myan Spaccarelli representing Looney Bins, Inc.; Cam Noltemeyer; James Lauffer; Marsha McLean; Chris Hoefflin; Barbara Myler; and Connie Worden-Roberts. Thirty-two written comments were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. 7 Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to direct staff to allow the automatic annual term extension to the Residential Franchise Agreement to occur, and begin negotiations immediately with the existing haulers to obtain benefits similar to those that could be achieved through bidding. Staff will present a progress report to the City Council within three months. In addition, explore linking the commercial and residential franchises. Appropriate $25,000 from City Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 into the solid waste contractual services Account No. 3811-8001 with $10,000 designated for legal assistance and $15,000 designated for technical services. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 17 SPHERE OF INFLUENCE This item was taken out of order and considered at this time. ITEM 16 UNFINISHED BUSINESS GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PHASE I AND HIGH SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 53016 - AWARD OF CONTRACT, APPROVE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER, APPROVE ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH SANTA CLARITA, L.L.C., AND ADOPT RESOLUTION Robert Newman, Assistant City Engineer, reported that the proposed Golden Valley High School site grading must be started and proceed at the same time as the grading operations for Golden Valley Road Phase I (from Sierra Highway to future Via. Princessa). The construction schedule of both projects is time critical in order to obtain State bond funding for the school development. To take advantage of the economies of scale and to eliminate potential conflicts if the City road project and the school site grading were done by separate contractors and administered separately, the two projects have been combined. The combined project is being administered by the City and paid for jointly by the City and the Facilities Foundation. Bids for the construction of the combined project were received by the City Clerk's office on January 11, 2000. George Caravalho, City Manager, invited various team members to come forward and gave an overview of the issue. r Carl Newton, City Attorney, noted a subsequent need item associated with this issue regarding a modification to the site agreement between the City and the Hart High School District. A letter from Superintendent Bob Lee was distributed suggesting language to be added to the agreement. 0 Motion by Weste, second by Majic, to add an item of subsequent need, finding that there is an immediate need to consider the item and that it arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda for this meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, IGajic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Peter Garcia, Chief of School Investigation Unit of DTSC, provided further information. Addressing the Council on this item was Gary Condie representing the Santa Clarita Valley Facilities Foundation; Larry Rasmussen representing Santa Clarita Business Park; Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Transportation Alliance and the Chamber of Commerce; Marsha McLean; Cam Noltemeyer; Hunt Braly representing Berry Petroleum; and Allan Cameron representing the Soledad Canyon Improvement Alliance. Motion by 1Hajic, second by Ferry, to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the construction of Golden Valley Road Phase I and High School site (Project No. 53016) with the lowest qualified bidder, Sukut Construction, Inc., in the amount of $15,958,659.00 and authorize a 10 percent contingency expenditure. Funds for Golden Valley Road Phase I have been budgeted in FY 1999 / 2000 in Account No. 53016302, and funds for Golden Valley High School Site will be deposited by the Santa Clarita Valley Facilities Foundation in Account No. 501-23017 after the contract is awarded. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Approve a cooperative agreement with the Los Angeles City Department of Water and Power (DWP), and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement with Santa Clarita, L.L.C., by Remediation Financial Inc., Managing Member. Adopt a resolution authorizing a loan from the General Fund to the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District in the amount of $1,500,000.00, and increase appropriations in Account No. 53016302-8001 by $1,500,000.00. Approve the modifications to the site agreement between the City and the Hart School District. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Q, ITEM 17 NEW BUSINESS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that staff feels that enough time has passed that the City can prove a strong history of providing excellent municipal service, as well as prove that the City has operated under stable organizational and financial conditions since incorporation. Addressing the Council on this item was Isaac Lieberman representing SC SmartGrowth.com; Ben Curtis; and Allan Cameron. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the editorial "as is" and send it with the signatures of all five City Councilmembers. Further direction was given to send a separate mailing to all those within the Sphere of Influence.. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Blajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Ferry reported on a recent meeting of the SCV Trustees and the follow-up to the elected officials luncheon. Mayor Darcy reported on action taken by the Sanitation District with regard to the Westridge proposal. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, noted that the City would hold a reception for the 2 out -going Councilmembers on March 28, 2000 at 5 p.m. in the Century Room and lobby area. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Darcy requested direction to place the Valley/Calgrove EIR on the March 28, 2000 for discussion and action. Motion by Weste, second by laajic, to place the Valley/Calgrove EIR on the March 28, 2000 agenda. b On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 10 Councilmember Heidt commented on the 3 -day gas -out scheduled for April 7-9, 2000. Councilmember Klajic requested that the directly -elected mayor issue be placed on the March 28, 2000 agenda. Mayor Darcy commented on the Saturday opening of the Metrolink station in Newhall; awards to be presented to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department on Saturday in Ontario; and a letter of commendation from Urban Retail Properties. Councilmember Ferry commented on crossing guards and Daly City reaching a population of over 100,000. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 10:25 p.m. in memory of Jim Orey. A Special City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, March 21, 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 28, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, I" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK M.Ii .a« w 11 IWO