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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-24 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA April 24, 2001 6:00 P.M. City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1" Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY — No New Business REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — No New Business CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a presentation of not more than three (3) minutes. Public Participation speaker's slips must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item. Each person addressing the Council is given three (3) minutes to speak indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais; a green light appears when the speaker begins; a yellow light appears when 30 seconds remain and a red light appears when time has expired. Comments should be complete at this time. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the e mak City to reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. City o 5.1 35.104 ADA Title II) - INVOCATION —Darcy CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Tree City USA Award Sings with the Fishes — Barbershop Quartet PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the agenda. Council will not act upon those items at this meeting other than to review and return without action or provide direction to staff. ALL speakers must submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk prior to this portion of the meeting and prepare a presentation not to exceed three minutes. The number of people wishing to speak will divide the thirty minutes allowed for public input, maximum time allowed per person will be three (3) minutes. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action ill b items during the Executive Meeting. we taken on public agenda APPROVAL OF AGENDA — Mayor to inquire whether there are an changes to the Agenda or if any member of the Council or the public would like to pull for discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 10, 2001 April 17, 2001 CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a request is made for discussion, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the agenda. 1. READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES.,,.,,,,,,,.,.,�,.,,..,.,,,�,,.,,,.,.,,,,,.,.,,.,..,,,.,.,,,.,, — Government Coe S requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council t taking con t on934 on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Determine that the titles to all ordinances, which appear on this public agenda, have been read and waive further reading. 2• SUPPORT FOR AB 24X — INTERRUPTIBLE POWER, PROGRAM —/ In September of 2000, staff began working with the Chamber of Commerce, the Valencia Industrial Association, College of the Canyons, local businesses, and Southern California Edison to address the I-6 Interruptible Power Program and its impacts on the Santa Clarita Valley. This program offered schools and community colleges discounted energy rates in return to have their Power interrupted during Stage 2 and Stage 3 emergencies. Assembly Bill 24X, would give relief to those school districts, community college districts and businesses currently enrolled in the program. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt a position in support of AB -24X1 and direct staff to request support from the League of California affected agencies. Cities and other 3• TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA ORDINANCE — Second/ reading/ of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to add regulations for Tobacco Paraphernalia uses. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CLARITA, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MUNICIPAL CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA CODE, BY ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA BUSINESSES (UDC AMENDMENT 00-001). 3 4. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 30LII) WASTE SERVICES MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — On March 13, 2001 the Council approved the negotiated franchise modification package with the haulers. Included in the motion to approve the franchise modifications, the Council directed staff to prepare the legal documents including development of new state of the art commercial and residential franchise agreements. The haulers and the City agreed to immediately implement the new programs and services included in the package deal. Therefore, until the final residential and commercial agreements have been executed, the City and the haulers prepared a MOU that outlines each parties commitments which will be in effect until the final residential and commercial franchise agreements are approved. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve the MOU between the City and Atlas Consolidated Services, Blue Barrel Disposal and Santa Clarita Disposal, which serves as a non-binding understanding between the City and franchisees to implement the service enhancements in the Council approved refuse package until the revised residential and commercial franchise contracts have been executed, subject to City Attorney review. 5• PROJECT ACCEPTANCE 2000/2001 CI,�,�,�.�,�,�,�,�,���,�,�,�,�,�,�,�,�,�,�,�,�� GUTTER STORMWATER FLOWLINE REALIGNMENT CURB AND RESTORATION PROGRAM .M0016AND improvement Project installed �and Rreepa red curbNO8 and gutters This capital locations within the City, implementing the Stormwater atFlowline Realignment and Restoration Program. On October 24, 2000 the City Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Kalban, Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Accept the work performed by Kalban, Inc. on the 2000/2001 Citywide Curb and Gutter Stormwater Flowline Realignment and Restoration Program, Project No. M0016; 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. 6. ESTABLISH ]BUDGET OF VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL " TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMCENTER PROVEMENTS, INTEGRATED FINANCING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 92.5 — This project is consistent with the Integrated Financing Assessment District No. 92-5 that was approved in July 1993. The District provides funds for traffic signal installation and includes a benefit area of 19 parcels on 148.8 acres. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Appropriate $102,625.00 from the Integrated Financing District No. 92-5 fund balance to Account No. 4356-8001 for reimbursement of installation costs of the Avenue Scott and Avenue Tibbetts traffic signal. 0 7• CONSTRUCTION AWARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OFA�NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERCONNECT INSTALLATION AT THE DRIVE SEANDOBOUQUETNS OF CANYONROAD ERRA GHWAY //AMERICAN BEAUTY (PROJECT NO. C0016) — On February 13, 2001, CouI.nccSTON DRIVE il approvethe Plans and Specifications and authorized the advertising for bids for the installation of a traffic signal and interconnect system. Bids were received and opened on April 4, 2001. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award contract to Taft Electric Co. for construction services on the installation of a traffic signal and interconnect installation at the intersections of Sierra Highway / American Beauty Drive and Bouquet Canyon Road / Wellston Drive in the amount of $262,495.08, Plus a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $26,249.51; authorize transfer of $37,360.00 from Account No. 4332-8001 to Account No. C0016001-8001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 6• AGREEMENTS FOR MAINTAINING LANDS CAPE MAINTENANCEDISTRICT AREAS WITHIN CAPE RIGHT-OF-WAYS Agreements with Caltrans are for maintenance of landscape areas within Caltrans right-of-ways along Magic Mountain Parkway, between McBean Parkway and Interstate 5; along Sierra Highway at Friendly Valley, and Lyons Avenue at Interstate 5. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Caltrans, Valencia Company, and Jenna Group, subject to City Attorney approval. 9• SOLEB3001 (D CANYON ROAD MEDIAN FEDERAL LANDSCAPING — PROJECT NO. B3001 ( PROJECT NUMBER: STPLER 5450 —016) — ADVERTISE FOR BIDS — This item relates to landscaping along Soledad Canyon Road from Oak Avenue to Rainbow Glen Drive, and from Ironstone Drive to Miss Grace Drive. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications for Soledad Canyon Median Landscaping, and authorize Project No. B3001 (Federal Project Number: STPLER 5450 — 016) be advertised for bids. 5 10. CENTRAL p ARK PHASE II PROJECT NO. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT–P4004 On March 29, 2001 bids were received and o Project. or Central Park Phase II Terra -Cal Construction, pened fInc. was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award contract for construction of Central Park Phase II – Project P4003, per plans and specifications provided by RJM Design Group, Inc., to Terra -Cal Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,727,353.60, which includes a 10% contingency for change orders. Authorize entering into a contract with Willdan Associates for construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Autho0,000 far watrize a payment er to Castaic Lake Water Agency in an amount not to exceed $50 connection fees. Authorize an increase of the construction contract water $50,000 for roadway paving on the existing perimeter roadway.by 11. PAMPLICO PARK – PROJECT NO. P4003 –AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT – On March 27, 2001 bids were received and opened for Pamplico Park – Project No. P400 was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder. 3. Terra -Cal, Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Award contract for construction of Pamplico Park —Project No. P4003, per plans and specifications provided by RJM Design Group, Inc., to Terra -Cal Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,047,011.45, which includes a 10% contingency for change orders. Authorize increasing the existing budget by $67,602.70 in Account No. P4003001-8001, which includes a 10% contingency for any change orders for the portion of work to be reimbursed by the Saugus Union School District, and increase estimated revenues in Account No. 001-6714 by the same amount. Authorize entering into a Joint Use Agreement with Saugus Union School District, subject to City Attorney's approval. Authorize entering into a contract with Design Management Review Team for construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Authorize a payment to Castaic Lake Water Agency in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for water connection fees. 12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF A 2001 GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FEDERAL, LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE RIVER P _ Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, administered erred Jh through the California Department of Parks and Recreation, is accepting grant applications for the 2001 grant cycle. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is preparing a grant application for the competitive grant portion of the State's allocation for the City's River Park Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing a 2001 Grant Application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents on behalf of the City. 13. CIRCLE J RANCH PARK EASEMENT — Beazer Homes of Southern California (Beazer) has completed the construction of Circle J Ranch Park, and is currently in the maintenance phase of this project. City Council approved entering into an agreement with the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) for a majority of the park site. This easement would make the park complete, and is located adjacent to the MWD easement and property owned by Beazer. The easement is offered at no cost to the City of Santa Clarita, and the agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a recreational easement between Beazer Homes of Southern California and the City of Santa Clarita for a property easement adjacent to Circle J Ranch Park, subject to City Attorney approval. 14. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND COLLEGE OF THE /CANYONS COLLABORATIVE LEASE AGREEMENT — CANYON COUNTRY LIBRARY — The City has entered into an agreement with a private developer to develop and construct a new library in the Canyon Country community. The County of Los Angeles Public Library will operate the facility. For the initial five -years, the County will only occupy approximately 12,500 square feet. In an effort to put the remaining 4,500 square feet to good use, the City and College of the Canyons have met and developed a collaborative agreement that provides them with the 4,500 square feet to be used for classrooms and a community computer lab. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the lease agreement between the City and College of the Canyons for space at the Canyon Country Library. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to this agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. 15. HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS '(CDBG) ANNUAL PLAN AND GRANT AWARDS 200112002 — 2001/2002 CDBG Allocation ($981,442) to Grants, Administration, and Capital Projects. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the 2001/2002 CDBG Annual Plan and staffs recommended CDBG grant awards as shown, and authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. Direct staff to include these organizations in its CDBG Annual Plan for HUD's approval. Direct staff to include in FY 2001/2002 recommended budget. -------,--- 16. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 14 AND 15 — Approval of the check registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for Payment the demands presented in Check Registers 14 and 15. 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 17. PORTA BELLA BROWNFIELD — STRATEGIC DIRECTION — The City Council as well as several stakeholder agencies and community representatives have expressed a strong desire to clean up the ground water contamination under and around the Porta Bella property. The City Council heard information on brownfield clean up strategies and is considering mechanisms to facilitate the clean up of the Porta Bella property to accomplish community goals for significant infrastructure solutions and to clean up the contaminated groundwater. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to work with various stakeholders to develop a proactive strategy to clean up contamination in and around the Porta Bella site. This will include public education, development agreement amendments, infrastructure financing strategies, and multiple agency coordination. Direct the City Manager to enter into a month-to-month extension of the lease agreement between the City and Santa Clarita, LLC for the Commuter Rail Station Site (Metrolink) beginning May 1, 2001, subject to City Attorney approval. NEW BUSINESS 18. GOLDEN VALLEy ROAD FUNDING, CONSTRUCTION, AND ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT . Currently, the Phase I portion of Golden Valley Road is 85% complete and is expected to be finished toward the end of May 2001. Phase II and III are the next critical links that will extend Golden Valley Road north to Soledad Canyon Road. Originally, Phases II and III were to be funded, using public financing, by establishing a community facilities district and issuing Mello Roos bonds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Acting on behalf of the City, and as the legislative body of CFD No. 99-1, adopt a resolution approving an amended and restated Funding, Construction, and Acquisitioneement, in connection with Golden Valley Road, and approving the purchase of a 12 -acre parcel referenced therein. Acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 99-1, adopt a resolution considering certain changes and modifications to CFD 99-1, and calling a public hearing thereon. No. P 19. ENACT A TEMPORARY URGENCY MORATORIUM ON TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA BUSINESSES — The City has received an application to establish a tobacco paraphernalia business that could create entitlement prior to the effective date of the Tobacco Paraphernalia Ordinance. California Government Code Section 65858 authorizes the City to adopt an interim ordinance as an urgency measure prohibiting any uses which may be in conflict with a zoning proposal being considered by the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an urgency ordinance establishing a 45 - day moratorium on tobacco paraphernalia businesses. A four-fifths vote is required for this urgency action. STAFF COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT - In memory of Nolan LeMar, 19 years old. Graduate of Hart High School, Captain of the Baseball Team at College of the Canyons, lost his life to an apparent drunk driver on April 9, 2001. FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Clarita, CA Blvd., Santa The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 8 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. CERTIFICATION I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that on April 19, 2001, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 5 o'clock p.m., the foregoing agenda was Posted at City Hall and the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. tShai n L. Dawson, CM City Clerk Santa Clarita, California Z