HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-06 - AGENDA REPORTS - GVR PROGRESS (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers
FROM: George Caravalho, City Manager
DATE: March 6, 2001
SUBJECT: GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROGRESS REPORT
Review and comment on the planning and construction progress of Golden Valley
Road.
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The City entered into separate agreements with the William S. Hart
District and Spirit Properties Ltd. as a result of a Council action on Au High School
Each agreement created a mechanism for Golden Valley Road to be built in phases.
The City agreed to build Phase I jointly with the School District to take advantage of
economies of scale related to the construction, of their future high school.
Additionally, it was agreed that Phases II & III would be constructed as part of
Spirit Properties Ltd. Santa Clarita Business Park development. Since that time,
conditions have changed regarding the construction of Golden Valley Road. The
City, Santa Clarita Business Park, and the School District have had to reevaluate
the approach that must be used to construct Phases R and III of Golden Valley
Road. The following report provides the Council with an update on the status on the
construction of Golden Valley Road.
1. Golden Valley Road/School Site — phase I
The combined project of the school site and Golden Valley Road Phase I is
scheduled to be complete by late May of 2001. The project has had some delays
due to rain; however, the project is moving along as expected. One issue that
needs to be finalized as the project nears completion is the additional dirt
remaining on the school site. There is a need to remove 760,000 cubic yards of
dirt m order to grade the school site as planned. The City has been working with
the Santa Clarita Business Park with the anticipation that the additional dirt
Will be used on Phase III of Golden Valley Road. This issue will be brought to
the City Council at the March 27 meeting for consideration. The school site
storm drains are 65% complete. Additionally, the gas lines and the aqueduct
have been successfully relocated.
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GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD pROGESS REPORT
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2. Golden Valley Road . Phases II and III
Originally the Santa Clarita Business Park had intended to use public financing
through Mello Roos bonds to construct their portion of Golden Valley Road
Phases II and III, as obligated under the Funding, Construction, and Acquisition
Agreement. Since that time, business conditions changed, and the idea of
publicly financing the road is no longer considered an option for Santa Clarita
Business Park. As a result, with the Administrative Services has been working
Transportation and Engineering Services Department in finalizing a revised
Plan for financing and construction of Golden Valley Road Phases II and III.
Park in order to ensure that under the new agreement
Negotiations have taken place over the last monthwith Santa Clarita Business
both the City and the
Developer are meeting all obligations outlined in he Funding, Construction, and
Acquisition Agreement. The new plan has the City constructing Phase III of
Golden Valley Road and Santa Clarita Business Park constructing Phase II of
Golden Valley Road. Both parties believe this plan will allow Golden Valley
Road Phases II and III to be constructed in a cost-effective and timely manner.
3. Golden Valley Road • Interim Improvements
The interim improvements for Golden Valley Road are currently in the planning
and design stages. At the February 27, 2001 Council meeting, a contract was
approved to hire a consultant to design the widening of the intersections of
Ruether Avenue, Golden Oak, Rainbow Glen Drive at Soledad Canyon Road and
Golden Triangle Road. This project is being initiated in order to mitigate traffic
flow in anticipation of additional traffic as the result of the build out of the Santa
Clarita Business Park. This will allow for interim routes during he design and
construction of the grade -separation fly -over project. The interim design is
expectedy the end of June of
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City Council Study Session
March 6, 2001
Call To Order: 5:40 p.m.
Roll Call: All Councilmembers were present.
Flag Salute: Was led by Councilmember Smyth
ITEM 1 PUBLIC ART — George Caravalho, City Manager, gave an overview of the
item and introduced Terri Maus, Director of Field Services and former
Interim Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Services, who made a
PowerPoint presentation on the topic, assisted by Cheryl Adams.
Council questions and concerns;
gardens; preferring something unique
art rather than landscapes and
something that que and historical; no nightmares; having
as many people as possible will be comfortable with;
something with the city seal and oak tree; liking the outside figures at the
mall; something historical; wondering what COC would like; incorporating
students' thoughts and giving them an opportunity for input; having a
cohesive feeling with whatever material the building face is finished with;
something historical, traditional, classic and substantial; understandable to
all, inviting touch, sturdy and low maintenance.
Staff indicated ideas would be formulated with alternatives to be brought to
the Council to review.
Councilmember Ferry indicated he would serve on the ad hoc committee.
ITEM 2 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PROGRESS REPORT — George Caravalho,
City Manager, introduced Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services,
and Robert Newman, Assistant City Engineer, who presented information on
construction and financing, assisted by Frank Oviedo. An item would be
placed on the Council March 27, 2001 agenda for Council to consider an
amendment to the funding and acquisition agreement.
Council questions and concerns; whether the bonding company would
post a bond; when the City would purchase the 12 -acre lot and what it would
be used for; the amount of extra dirt on the site and how much it would cost
to move; when the section to Redview would be completed; which contractor
the City would use.
Mayor Weste called for public participation.
Addressing the Council was Rick Sager, resident manager of the Porta Bella project,
regarding construction on Phase 3.
City Manager Caravalho indicated he would be willing to talk with Mr. Sager about his
concerns.
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
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Sharon L. Dawson
City Clerk
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