HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-07-10 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 10, 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 City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-
35.104 ADA Title II)
INVOCATION — Darcy
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
AWARDSIR.ECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Barry and Nancy Gump
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
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 will be taken on public agenda
items during the Executive Meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA — Mayor to inquire whether there are any 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
June 26, 2001
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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 Code Section 36934
requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action 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. AMENDMENT TO CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE - The
Political Reform Act requires every local agency to review its Conflict of
Interest Code as needed to determine if it is accurate or if the Code should be
amended. Staff has determined that the list of designated employees needs
to be amended to add and delete certain positions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt a resolution adopting an amendment to
the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
3. CENTRAL PARK PHASE II EXPANSION - PROJECT NO. P4004 - The
City Council appropriated funding in the 2000 / 2001 budget to design and
construct the Central Park Phase II project. During the Fiscal Year 2001 /
2002 budget process, Council approved an additional $1,400,000 for the
expansion of Central Park Phase II.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with RUM Design Group, Inc., subject to City Attorney
approval, for an amount not to exceed $150,000. Authorize the payment of
the required connection fee to the Castaic Lake Water Agency, for an amount
not to exceed $250,000; authorize entering into a contract with Leighton
Associates for geotechnical services, for an amount not to exceed $40,000;
authorize the City Manager to negotiate a change order for the construction
of Phase II expansion with Terra -Cal Construction, Inc., for an amount not to
exceed the City Council approved budget of $1,400,000, less the sum of actual
negotiated amounts resulting from actions 1, 2, and 3. In no case will the
amount available for construction be less than $960,000. Funds have been
budgeted in Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002 in Account No. P4004001-8001.
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4. AFFIRMATION OF CITY'S ABILITY TO CREATE A MUNICIPALLY -
OWNED UTILITY - Due to the severe power crisis facing the State of
California, the City of Santa Clarita is exploring the possibility of
establishing a municipal utility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution creating a municipally
owned utility for the purpose of forming a foundation for potential delivery of
future utility services.
5. RESOLUTION FOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S COMMITMENT TO
ENERGY REDUCTION - Due to the severe power crisis, the City of Santa
Clarita is committed to doing all it can to positively contribute to a difficult
situation. This resolution addresses the City's commitment to energy
reduction.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution stating that the City of
Santa Clarita will commit to reducing energy consumption by an additional
10%.
6. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING — The
City of Santa Clarita places a high emphasis on quality, therefore staff
utilized a Request For Proposal (RFP) process for the Citywide Street
Sweeping. The submitted proposals include several options for sweeping
intervals. Presently the City contracts for sweeping using a combination of
timeframes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award contract to Venco Western Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $423,900 to provide street sweeping services Citywide
on the following schedule: (Residential and Major Streets — Option A,
Industrial Streets — Option B and City Facilities and Trails — Option Q.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to refine scope of work, negotiate
contract and execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
Agreement is for a three-year period with a possible one-year extension.
7. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING, AMENDING AND ADDING
PROVISIONS OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, (SCMC
— TITLE 8) - ANIMALS — In order to provide services consistent with the
unincorporated areas of the County, Animal control Services requested the
City adopt the changes made in the code. At the meeting of June 26,2001,
Council received and passed the first reading of this ordinance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 8 — "ANIMALS" OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE.
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8. RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SITE
SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE POLLUTION ABATEMENT FEE FOR
THE HIDDEN CREEK DEVELOPMENT WEST OF MCBEAN
PARKWAY AND SOUTH OF COPPERHILL DRIVE (HIDDEN CREEK)
SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING —
Proposition 218 requires that the City conduct an election of property owners
for the imposition of the Site Specific Storm Drainage Pollution Abatement
Fee for the Hidden Creek development. The resolution initiates the election
proceedings as required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings for
the Hidden Creek development Site Specific Storm Drainage Pollution
Abatement Fee and set the public hearing for July 10, 2001.
9. RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SANTA
CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE FOR THE CALIFORNIA
CANYONS ANNEXATION AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING — Proposition 218 requires that the City conduct an
election of property owners for the imposition of the Storm Drainage Fee in
annexation areas. The resolution initiates the election proceedings as
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings for
the California Canyons Annexation Storm Drainage Fee and set the public
hearing for September 11, 2001.
10. RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SANTA
CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE FOR THE STONECREST
ANNEXATION AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING — Proposition 218 requires that the City conduct an election of
property owners for the imposition of the Storm Drainage Fee and set the
public hearing for September 11, 2001.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution initiating proceedings for
the Stonecrest Annexation Storm Drainage Fee and set the public hearing for
September 11, 2001.
11. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
POPULATION ESTIMATES FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA —
This report provides a synopsis of the projected population for the City of
Santa Clarita based on review of the 1995 North Los Angeles County
Subregion 2020 Growth Projection Report and 2001 Regional Transportation
Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file information regarding the
population estimates for the City of Santa Clarita.
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12. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE WES THOMPSON RANCH
ANNEXATION AREA - PREZONE NO. 96-001 - On June 26, 2001, the
City Council conducted the first reading for the Wes Thompson Ranch
prezone ordinance and passed it to this meeting. This project is for the
development of the Wes Thompson Ranch Project which includes 267 single
family homes and annexation to the City of a 176 -acre parcel located at the
northern terminus of Gary and Marilyn Drives north of Soledad Canyon Road
and east of Sand Canyon Road in the unincorporated Los Angeles County
(Master Case 96-072). The applicant is American Beauty Development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA TO APPROVE PREZONE NO. 96-001 (MASTER CASE 96-072)
FOR THE WES THOMPSON RANCH ANNEXATION AREA,
ANNEXATION 96-001) LOCATED AT THE TERMINUS OF GARY DRIVE
AND MARILY DRIVE EAST OF SAND CANYON ROAD IN THE
COMMUNITY OF CANYON COUNTRY OUTSIDE OF AND ADJACENT TO
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY LIMITS."
13. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA AND THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY COMMITTEE
ON AGING - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Santa Clarita
Valley Committee on Aging in exchange for services supporting the Santa
Clarita Transit program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding
with the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging; authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute the MOU, subject to City Attorney approval;
appropriate $150,000, which has been budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2001 /
2002 Budget, Account No. 4100-8110.
14. DICKASON DRIVE AND SMYTH DRIVE - ESTABLISHING
PASSENGER LOADING / UNLOADING ZONE AND NO -STOPPING
ZONE FOR VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL - Relocate the existing passenger
loading / unloading zone along the west side of Dickason Drive, adjacent to
Valencia High School, to the north side of Smyth Drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution establishing a no -stopping
zone (1,200 feet) along the west side of Dickason Drive, and a passenger
loading / unloading zone (950 feet) along the north side of Smyth Drive, for
Valencia High School.
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15. ALANIINOS DRIVE / BENZ ROAD MULTI -WAY STOP
INSTALLATION - Staff received a request from the Saugus Safety
Committee to investigate the possibility of installing a four-way stop at the
intersection of Alaminos Drive / Benz Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the installation
of a multi -way stop control at the intersection of Alaminos Drive and Benz
Road.
16. TRACT MAP NO. 44831-02 (HIDDEN CREEK, NORTH VALENCIA II
ANNEXATION) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE
OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Approval of Tract Map No. 44831-02
(Hidden Creek, North Valencia II Annexation) consisting of approximately
85.7 acres, located west of McBean Parkway and south of Copper Hill Drive,
and owned by the Newhall Land & Farming Company.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Parcel Map No. 44831-02; accept
offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to
endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to
endorse the Certificate on the face of the Map.
17. 2001 / 2002 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT NO.
M0017 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT - The annual slurry project will
seal surface cracks, enhance skid resistance properties, enhance the
appearance of the area, and increase pavement life.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to Pavement Engineering,
Inc. (PEI) for engineering design services for the 2001 / 2002 annual slurry
seal program in the amount of $47,740.00; authorize a 15 percent contingency
expenditure in the amount of $7,161.00. Funds for this project have been
budgeted in FY 2001 / 2002 in CIP Account No. M0017001-8001. Authorize
the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
18. 2001 / 2002 ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0020 -
AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT - The annual overlay 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.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to Willdan for engineering
design services for the 2001 / 2002 annual overlay program in the amount of
$64,225.00, and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the
amount of $9,633.75. Funds for this project have been budgeted in Fiscal
Year 2001 / 2002 in CIP Account No. M0020201-8001. Authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
19. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 - This resolution
declares the city's intention to annex Tract Nos. 44831-01, 44831-02, 44831-
03, 52111, and 52667, North Valencia II, into Streetlight Maintenance
District No. 1 as Annexation No. 2001-1,20. Currently, there are 29 parcels
that will eventually be subdivided into 425 multi -family residential units,
1,400 single-family residential units, 2 school sites, and 26 non-residential
parcels. This annexation is being established in compliance with Proposition
218.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt a resolution to initiate annexation
proceedings for Annexation No. 2001-L20 into Streetlight Maintenance
District No. 1; approve the Engineer's Report; declare the City's intention to
annex territories; and set the public hearing for August 28, 2001.
20. SOLEDAD CANYON EL NI&O BANK STABILIZATION - PSE
APPROVAL AND BID ADVERTISING AUTHORIZATION - As a result
of the heavy storm season in 1997 / 1998, restoration efforts were initiated to
prevent future erosion of the riverbank along Soledad Canyon Road across
from the former Saugus Speedway. Emergency Relief Restoration funds from
the Federal Highway Administration will fund this bank stabilization project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve the plans, specifications, and
Engineer's Estimate for the Soledad Canyon El Nino Bank Stabilization
Project No. D4001103; and authorize the advertisement for bids for the
construction of this project.
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21. GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD PHASE III, PROJECT NO. S3008 — AWARD
OF PROJECT CONTRACTS — This project will include grading of Golden
Valley Road from future Via Princessa to Redview Drive and a 12 -acre parcel,
sewer construction for the school site, storm drain construction, paving of
Golden Valley Road from Sierra Highway to Redview Drive, and traffic signal
construction at Golden Valley Road and Sierra Highway. Bids were received
by the City Clerk's office on June 26, 2001. This item is to award contracts
and appropriate the necessary funds to construct Golden Valley Road Phase
III.
RECOMAILNDED ACTION: Award contract to the lowest qualified bidder,
Rasmussen-Ebensteiner, in the amount of $6,853,313.50 and authorize a 10
percent contingency expenditure, and authorize the City Manager or designee
to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with R.T. Frankian & Associates for
geotechnical services for $600,700.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency
expenditure, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Sikand Engineering Associates for engineering
support during construction and surveying services in the amount of
$220,000.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure, and
authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to
City Attorney approval. Authorize City Manager to enter into a contract with
William rose and Associates for engineering support during construction in
the amount of $20,000.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency
expenditure, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Approve appropriation of
$1,188,000.00 in Golden Valley Road Phase III, Account No. 53008302-8001,
and increase the Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002 revenue projection for Eastside B&T
District by the same amount, upon receipt of payment of Bridge &
Thoroughfare fees from Santa Clarita Business Park. Approve transfer of
$2,300,000 from City property purchase, Account No. F3010001-8001, to
Golden Valley Road Phase III, Account No. 53008302-8001. Approve transfer
of funds from Golden Valley / Interim Improvement, Account No. 03002301-
8001 to Golden Valley Road Phase III, Account No. 53008302-8001.
22. AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES
Periodically, purchasing reviews annual contracts for rebid. The office supply
contract was awarded April 27, 1999. It is now time to rebid the contract.
The Invitation to Bid was published, notifications were sent out, and were
distributed to eight dealers who requested an opportunity to bid. Six
suppliers submitted bids opened by the City Clerk on June 13, 2001. Staff
has determined the bid of Boise Cascade scored the highest on the multiple
evaluation criteria.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Allow the use of multiple criteria in
evaluating the bid responses and award a contract for office supplies to Boise
Cascade, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 as specified in Bid No. PS -00-
01-32, from Account No. 2220-7307.
23. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY TO EXERCISE THE PURCHASE
OPTION FOR THE CANYON COUNTRY JO ANNE DARCY LIBRARY
— The Canyon Country Library has been a priority issue for the community
for several years. The City has worked closely with County staff and the
developer to design and construct the facility. The project includes the cost of
the land and building, furniture, fixtures and equipment, and off-site
improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve the option to purchase the Canyon
Country Jo Anne Darcy Library for $1,600,000, as stated in the Option
Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and TCP Management. Direct
the City Manager to conduct the necessary due diligence and sign all
documents related to the purchase of the facility, subject to City Attorney
approval.
24. LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY FOR
THE NEW CANYON COUNTRY JO ANNE DARCY LIBRARY — City
staff met with County Library staff on several occasions to negotiate a
participation and / or reimbursement arrangement regarding the Canyon
Country Jo Anne Darcy Library. Staff has negotiated a lease agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the lease agreement between the City
of Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles Public Library to operate and
maintain the new Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library. Authorize the
City Manager to sign all documents related to the lease agreement, subject to
City Attorney approval.
25. HOMELESS SHELTER 2001 / 2002 — Since 1997, the City of Santa Clarita
has allowed the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation
(SCCDC) to utilize the Santa Clarita Sports Complex as a temporary shelter.
The SCCDC has actively researched 20 potential locations this past year
without success. They are aware that this is the last year there will be
suitable or available land in the entire Sports Complex.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve use of approximately 10,000 square
feet of land at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex for use as a temporary
homeless shelter from November 1, 2001 to March 31, 2002. Approve a
budget transfer of $45,000 from Council Contingency Fund, Account No.
1240-7401 to Account No. 7411-5001. Direct staff to continue to work with
the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation (SCCDC) to develop
a long-term solution.
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26. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24 AND 25 - Approval of the check registers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 24 and 25.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
27. 2001 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL
IMPLEMENTATION REPORT - Annual Report to the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority verifying the City's compliance with the Congestion
Management Program (CMP). Participation requires the adoption of a
compliance resolution, as well as the reporting of new development activity
and transportation improvements to either credit or debit the bank
established in the 1995 CMP.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and adopt a
resolution finding the City to be in conformance with the Congestion
Management Program; direct staff to deliver the adopted resolution and the
2001 Local Implementation Report to the Metropolitan Transportation
Authority on or before the September 1, 2001 deadline.
28. SITE SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE FEE ELECTION AND
ADOPTING RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS, IMPOSING
SITE SPECIFIC STORM DRAINAGE POLLUTION ABATEMENT FEE
FOR THE HIDDEN CREEK DEVELOPMENT WEST OF MCBEAN
PARKWAY AND SOUTH OF COPPERHILL DRIVE - The proposed
resolution establishes the site specific storm drainage fees for the Hidden
Creek Development west of McBean Parkway and south of Copperhill Drive
(Hidden Creek). Urban runoff and stormwater from the development will be
diverted to a filter detention basin for treatment and storage. For the City to
properly fund the maintenance of this water quality facility and the five
outlets to the San Francisquito Creek, a Site Specific Storm Drainage
Pollution Abatement fee is needed. Only the residents of the Hidden Creek
Development will be required to pay this fee, which is in addition to the
storm drainage fee levied on all residences in the City. Per the requirements
of Proposition 215, a majority protest hearing is necessary. If after the
closing of the public hearing, property owners elect to impose a fee, the
Council may adopt the resolution canvassing ballots and impose site specific
storm drainage utility fees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing, receive testimony,
close the public hearing, canvass election ballots, and adopt resolution
making findings regarding election results, setting site specific Storm
Drainage Utility fees for the Hidden Creek Development west of McBean
Parkway and south of Copperhill Drive (Hidden Creek).
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29. COST RECOVERY ANALYSIS AND PROPOSED NEW FEE
SCHEDULE - This item was presented at the June 12, 2001 Council
meeting and was continued to this meeting to give staff additional time to
work with the public on the development of these fees. In 1990, Council
directed staff to prepare a study identifying the full cost of services provided
by the City. Since that time, there has been only one adjustment to fees,
which was adopted in 1996. As a result, the City's fees have not kept up with
the cost of providing these services. This fee adjustment will bring recovery
rates back in line with those approved in 1996.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of
fees and charges for City services, and introduce and pass to second reading
an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 8,
ANIMALS, CHAPTER 8.90 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING FEES FOR SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES.
30. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF
MASTER CASE NO. 01-042, THE MASTER'S COLLEGE DORMITORY
PROJECT (DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 01-007, HILLSIDE REVIEW 01-
004, VARIANCE 01-001) - On May 15, 2001, the Planning Commission
approved Master Case 01-042, The Master's College Dormitory Project. On
May 23, 2001, the Placerita Canyon Property Owners Association (PCPOA)
submitted a Notice of Appeal for City Council consideration of the project.
The project involves the construction of a 28,742 square -foot three-story
dormitory building on The Master's College campus in the PE (Private
Education) zone and a 24,488 square -foot parking lot to be located
immediately adjacent to the dormitory in the OS (Open Space) zone.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the public hearing and continue this
item to a special meeting of the City Council scheduled for September, 6,
2001.
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31. MASTER CASE 00-205, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 53114, MCGRATH
SCHOOL SITE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VALLE DEL ORO
AND DOCKWEILER DRIVE — The applicant, EZ Access Company, LLC is
requesting to develop 53 single-family residential units, a public elementary
school and the second phase of a self -storage facility on a 53 -acre site.
Approximately 9.8 acres of the site is for the public school, 7.5 acres would be
the portion for Phase II of EZ Access Self -Storage, 9.3 acres is proposed for
the 53 single-family detached units and 27 acres would be common area or
open space. The applicant is proposing to remove 125 of the 209 oak trees on
the site, and cut 885,000 cubic yards of earth, to be balanced on-site. One
access to the proposed development would be provided via Valle del Oro. The
site zoning designation is consistent with the General Plan designation,
which is PE (Private Education), RL (Residential Low), and CC (Community
Commercial). The applicant is proposing to change the zoning and General
Plan designations of the site to RS (Residential Suburban), and expand the
boundaries of the CC designation. The site is located east of San Fernando
Road, north of Valle del Oro and west of Dockweiler Drive. The Planning
Commission's recommendation to the Council is to approve the 53 -unit
subdivision, self -storage facility and grading preparation of the public school
site, with the addition of two recommended conditions, and the associated
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing, discuss and adopt
the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt a resolution adopting the
mitigated negative declaration, and approving General Plan Amendment 00-
002, Tentative Tract Map 53114, Minor Use Permit 00-011, Oak Tree Permit
00-028, and Hillside Review 00-001, introduce an ordinance approving Zone
Change 00-002, and pass to second reading on August 28, 2001.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
32. PORTA BELLA COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS MEETING AND
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK - On April 24, 2001, Council directed staff to
hold a community stakeholders meeting and report back to the Council in 60
days on the outcome of the meetings. The purpose of the meeting was to
facilitate a dialogue of the community's views on the opportunities and
concerns regarding the Porta Bella project and site. The intended outcome
was to facilitate a dialogue between all of the stakeholders and the
community on the issues, identify areas of commonality (if possible), and
determine potential next steps.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation on the input from the
community regarding the Porta Bella site and on the outcomes of the Porta
Bella Community Stakeholders Meeting on June 2, 2001. Direct staff to 1)
prepare a statement for the City Council to issue that groundwater and soil
cleanup are the top community priorities regarding the site; 2) form a
community taskforce on groundwater and soil cleanup 3) hold another
community meeting regarding the project and cleanup of the site (purpose is
education, feedback, involvement); 4) create methods to provide regular
updates and accurate information to the public; 5) aid in the discussions,
where appropriate and invited by both parties, between the Porta Bella
property owners and the water community in developing groundwater
cleanup strategies and timelines; and 6) send a summary of the activities and
outcomes of the June 2 community meeting to the participants.
33. REVIEW OF DIAPER PROCESSOR CONTRACT - At the June 12, 2001
City Council meeting, the Council approved the diaper -recycling pilot
program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU requires staff to
present a contract for the purchase of a Knowaste Diaper Processor II (KDP
II) to the Council for their approval. The contract specifically outlines the
goods and services the City will receive for the purchase price of $500,000 for
the KDP II, a payment schedule, and a contract implementation timeline.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the contract for the purchase of a
Knowaste Diaper Processor II and provide staff with direction regarding
execution of the contract subject to City Attorney review.
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34. INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMUNITY ENERGY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE - This item is to appoint the community
members selected to serve on the Community Energy Advisory Committee.
The committee will address concerns regarding the supply and pricing of
energy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set forth and approve interim appointments to
the Community Energy Advisory Committee and direct staff to initiate
regularly scheduled meetings.
NEW BUSINESS
35. PROPOSED MALL EXPANSION — PUBLIC / PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIP — At the April 17, 2001 City Council Study Session, the
City Manager presented the Council with a proposal from the Valencia Town
Center mall to explore the financial feasibility of expanding and improving
the Mall to accommodate additional tenants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to enter into an agreement to
initiate a public / private partnership agreement, which will include a sales
tax -sharing plan between the City of Santa Clarita and the owner of the
Valencia Town Center, Newhall Land, related to the expansion and
improvement of the Valencia Town Center Mall.
36. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SCOPE OF WORK FOR SOLID WASTE
HAULERS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT — The City Council has authorized
the Waste Hauler Audit Committee to prepare all documentation for an audit
of the City's waste haulers. It was determined that all discussions regarding
the preparation of the Request for Proposals (RFP) be conducted as part of
the regularly scheduled Council meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review, discuss, and approve the proposed
scope of work for audit of solid waste haulers franchise agreements. Approve
the Council Audit Committee to prepare and distribute Request For Proposal
(RFP) to qualified audit firms. Upon receipt of the proposals from the audit
firms, City Council discuss selection of a qualified audit firm.
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37. AMENDMENT TO THE FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, WILLIAM S. HART UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND SANTA CLARITA FACILITIES
FOUNDATION — The City entered into a funding agreement with the
William S. Hart Union High School district and the Santa Clarita Facilities
Foundation for the purpose of outlining each party's financial responsibility
to the project. The City has continued with planning and is currently in final
preparation for awarding a construction contract for Golden Valley Road
Phase III.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
amend the funding agreement between the City, William S. Hart Union High
School District, and the Santa Clarita Facilities Foundation so that the City
may advance $2.0 million from the Public Facilities Fund to the Santa
Clarita Facilities Foundation for the completion of public improvements
associated with Golden Valley Road Phase III.
ADJOURNMENT ���������•�
FUTURE MEETINGS
Special City Council Meeting — Wednesday, July 11, 2001, 11:30 a.m. at the
Valencia Hyatt Hotel & Santa Clarita Convention Center, Grand Ballroom,
24500 Town Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA. for the State of the City
Luncheon.
After the Council's summer break, the next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, August 28, 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 July 5, 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.
�o-t . ha n L. Dawson, CMC
!/ City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
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