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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-28 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M MARCH 28, 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 Mayor Darcy 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 Isaac Lieberman representing SC Smart Growth regarding growth; Alfred Bongard, Karla Barritt, William Barritt, Dennis Knopf, Colleen Knopf, Jeff Wiatt, Nancy Blake, Steve McLean, Vashti Major -Bliss, and Cynthia Neal Harris representing the SC Oak Conservancy regarding the expansion at College of the Canyons; Janet Evans regarding a traffic signal at Soledad Canyon and Flowerpark; Al Rangel representing SCAG regarding the School Pool program; John Steffen regarding term limits; Gayle Williams regarding ideas for the future; Dennis Conn regarding various topics; and Allan Cameron thanking Councilmembers Heidt and Klajic for their leadership. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on the College of the Canyons expansion and a traffic signal at Soledad and Flowerpark. Motion by Heidt, second by Kla<jic, to add an item of subsequent need to the agenda regarding the College of the Canyons expansion, finding there is an immediate need to take action and that the need arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda for this meeting. --- Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carries. Addressing the Council on this item was Bruce Fortine representing the Board of Trustees of the College of the Canyons. Two written comments were submitted. Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to direct staff to write a letter to the Board of Trustees of the College of the Canyons itemizing issues raised during this meeting and requesting that specific information be provided. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None. Absent: None Motion carries. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented a certificate of recognition to Laurel Bear for her work with at -risk youth including the booklet "Straight Answers to Tough Questions". PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Dianna Boone, Community Services Supervisor, introduced Vanne Hegraberg who presented the Human Relations Random Acts of Kindness Update. Gail Ortiz, Public Information Officer, outlined the City's Voter Outreach Program for the April, 2000 general municipal election. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session was not held. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised that Council might wish to consider pulling Consent Item 3 and rescheduling it later in the meeting in order to conduct the Closed Session on the Cornell v. City of Santa Clarita matter before Council takes action on Item 3. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 3 from the Consent Calendar for consideration after holding a Closed Session during the meeting break. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by HIajic, second by Heidt, to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2000 regular meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Heidt, Klajic, Weste, Darcy 2 Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 8:03 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:30 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. IYYpi CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. This item was considered after the meeting break at 9:18 p.m Addressing the Council on this item was Linda Redel representing Happy Valley -- Homeowners; Glenda Bona; Tom Gildersleeve; Hunt Braly representing Newhall - Hidden Valley HOA; Richard Goss representing Alamos Lane HOA; Stephen Kruger; and Jeff Christensen. Seventy-eight written comments were submitted. 3 Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Hlajic, Weste, Darcy Noes: Ferry Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. Adopt a resolution supporting Earth Day 2000 and direct staff to finalize and send the letter from the Mayor to the Earth Day Network. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. Authorize the City Manager to approve and administer the Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. 4 ^^ ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. Addressing the Council on this matter was Phil Ellis representing the Newhall Redevelopment Committee and Edward Quijada representing Tresierras Supermarkets. Motion by Hlajic, second by Weste, to adopt a resolution establishing two-hour on -street parking (7:00 am. to 7:00 p.m.) daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, along both sides of 5°, 8t°, and 91" 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, modifying Section 5 of the resolution adding the following wording "and shall be effective immediately after written approval by CalTrans". On roll call vote: Ayes: HIajic, Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. Five written comments were submitted on this item. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. 5 ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR COST AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS — OAK RIDGE DRIVE (CIRCLE "J" RANCH ROAD) GRADE CROSSING WIDENING Consideration of an agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) 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. 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 (SCRRA), 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. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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 ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. Continue this item to the Council meeting of April 25, 2000. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. Accept the work performed by Gueno Development, Inc. on the Wiley Canyon Road Realignment, Project No. S2020; 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. M ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10 AND 11 Approval of the check register. Adopt a Resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register 10 and 11. Motion by Heidt, second by Hlajic, to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 8:44 p.m. to consider the following matter: 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 Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 9:18 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, gave a summary of the case and announced that in Closed Session, Council authorized the City Attorney and Burke, Williams & Sorensen to defend the action on a 4-1 vote with Councilmember Ferry dissenting. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR Through action taken earlier during this meeting, Item 3 was discussed at this time. ITEM 15 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 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that the public hearing had been opened previously and staff is recommending continuance to the April 25, 2000 meeting. In report, Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, indicated that the proposed resolution establishes the site specific storm drainage fees for the Bridgeport development west of McBean Parkway. Urban runoff and stormwater 7 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. Motion by Heidt, second by IUskjic, to continue the public hearing to the meeting of April 25, 2000. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered. ITEM 16 PUBLIC HEARING SITE SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE ELECTION AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS, IMPOSING SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FEES FOR THE SOUTH RIVER DEVELOPMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that the public hearing had been opened previously and staff is recommending continuance to the April 25, 2000 meeting. In report, Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, indicated 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. Motion by HIajic, second by Heidt, to continue the public hearing to the meeting of April 25, 2000. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered. ITEM 17 PUBLIC HEARING NORTH VALENCIA NO.2 SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT This public hearing was opened on February 8, 2000. Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that 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. r Addressing the Council on this item was Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE and Greg Medeiros representing Valencia Company. Four written comments were submitted. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Darcy Noes: Heidt, Klajic Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 18 PUBLIC HEARING GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BOND ISSUE — AMENDMENT TO CFD NO. 99-1 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Sharon Dawson, reported that all notices required have been posted. Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that this item is for the consideration of proposed changes to the CFD. Staff is recommending continuance to receive additional information. Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to continue the public hearing to the meeting of April 25, 2000. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered. ITEM 19 UNFINISHED BUSINESS DIRECTLY ELECTED MAYOR Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that Council requested staff to provide information with regard to 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. 91 Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron. Motion by Majic, second by Ferry, to prepare to place the issue on the ballot for the voters to decide. On roll call vote: Ayes: Slajic, Ferry Noes: Weste, Heidt, Darcy Absent: None Motion failed. ITEM 20 NEW BUSINESS 2000 MTA ABBREVIATED CALL FOR PROJECTS APPLICATION Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, introduced Mark Yamarrone, Transportation Funding Coordinator, who reported that the purpose of this item is for the approval of the City's list of candidates for the MTA Abbreviated Call for Projects for the 2000 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron. Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the 2000 MTA Abbreviated Call for Projects list and direct staff to submit complete grant applications in the amount of $29,481,800 to the MTA by the March Sl, 2000 deadline. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Heidt, HIajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 21 NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, stated that this is a 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. Two requests to speak were submitted; however, the speakers indicated they were in support of the recommendation and did not speak due to the lateness of the hour. Two written comments were submitted. 10 l Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Heidt, IUWic, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Darcy acknowledged receipt of a proclamation from the County of Los Angeles on behalf of the City's efforts toward the SAFE program for animals. CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, indicated a need for Closed Session as follows: 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 Owner/Negotiating Party: Under Negotiation: 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 R. F. I. Incorporated Price and Terms CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Location: Santa Clarita Business Park 11 Owner/Negotiating Party: Under Negotiation: Approximately 38 acres south of the intersection of Redview Drive and existing Golden Valley Road, adjacent to the Santa Clarita Sports Complex (along the extension of Ruether Avenue) Spirit Properties Limited Price and Terms 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 Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 11:21 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:42 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that in Closed Session, Council authorized the defense of the French case by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 11:44 p.m. 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. ATTEST: CITY CLERK oftft.&. 12 a� YOR