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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-10-23 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 23, 2001 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. la 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 1 COUNCILMEM 3ER COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) AWARDS(RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY World Town Planning Day "Caught You Doing Something Good" to Kymmer Crookston 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 October 9, 2001 2 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. ALFRED MANN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — Mr. Alfred E. Mann, owner of Advanced Bionics and several other related biomedical companies, intends to purchase the North Campus of the Rye Canyon Business Park. The Memorandum of Understanding acknowledges the rights and responsibilities of the developer and delineates a schedule for payment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Mann Biomedical Park regarding development of the North Campus of the Rye Canyon Business Park. 3. SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL — MARHUNA, PHILIPPINES & TENA, ECUADOR — The Santa Clarita Valley International Program (SCVIP) is to establish several sister city relationships throughout the world that would result in the formation of international partnerships that foster economic development, cross-cultural exchange, tourism, and educational and business partnerships. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the establishment of a Sister City relationship with both Marikina, Philippines and Tena, Ecuador. Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the Mayor of both cities, inviting a delegation to visit Santa Clarita in conjunction with the Sister City International Program. 3 4. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR URBAN AND RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTERS, MUSEUMS, AND FACILITIES FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION OR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM UNDER THE STATE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 - Resolutions authorizing the submittal of two separate grant applications to the State of California: 1) to secure $106,600 to assist the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society with the transformation of the Pardee House into a museum and visitor's center, and 2) to seek $93,744 to reconstruct the Frew Blacksmith Shop, to allow it to be used as a "living museum". RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions authorizing the submittal of grant applications to the State of California - The Resources Agency, Department of Parks and Recreation. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF A LEASE / LICENSE WITH MOUNTAIN UNION TELECOM FOR THE USE OF A LOCAL RADIO SYSTEM TO SERVICE LMD IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS - The Northbridge (T46) and Areawide (Tl) Landscape Maintenance Districts contain approximately 113 irrigation controllers capable of being connected to a central irrigation system. The use of a centralized irrigation system, in conjunction with a weather station, can reduce labor costs and water expenditures by 15 to 20 percent. The options of centralizing to off-site computers through a telephone line or through a local radio system have been thoroughly reviewed. The radio system has significant short-term and long-term financial savings. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize a lease / license with Mountain Union Telecom for the use of a local radio system to service irrigation controllers within the Landscape Maintenance Districts and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents subject to approval by the City Attorney. 6. TAX SHARING RESOLUTIONS FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 263, ANNEXATION NO. 321, ANNEXATION NO. 322, AND ANNEXATION NO. 323 - These annexations to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District are for several newly created assessment areas, detailed in the agenda report. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 263, Annexation No. 321, Annexation No. 322, and Annexation No. 323. rd 7. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO TRANSIT STOPS — AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS — PROJECT NO. T0014 Installation of traffic signals on Soledad Canyon Road at the intersection of the Canyon Country Park entrance, Rue Entree, and traffic interconnect on Soledad Canyon Road from Shadow Pines Boulevard to State Route 14 on / off ramps at Sand Canyon Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve the project plans and specifications, and authorize the advertising for bids for the Pedestrian Access Improvements to Transit Stops, Project No. T0014. 8. PARCEL MAP NO. 25885 (INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUMS ON SMYTH DRIVE) — APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION — This parcel map, consisting of approximately 6.5 acres, is located within the Valencia Industrial Center between Smyth Drive and Newhall Ranch Road, approximately one-eighth mile east of Copper Hill Drive, and is owned by CW Valencia, LLC. This is a subdivision of an existing industrial complex to allow for individual ownership of the units. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Parcel Map No. 25885 (Industrial Condominiums on Smyth Drive); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication for public streets, the right to prohibit direct vehicular ingress and egress to Newhall Ranch Road, the right to restrict direct vehicular ingress and egress to Smyth Drive, all sanitary sewers and appurtenant structures within the tract, and an easement for landscape maintenance purposes and all uses incident thereto; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer and the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the map. 9. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 — ANNEXATION NO. 2001-L21, 23551 MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY, ANNEXATION NO. 2001-1,22, TRACT NO. 53114, IN THE VICINITY OF DOCKWEILER DRIVE AND VALLE DEL ORO; ANNEXATION NO. 2001-L23, 18525 VIA PRINCESSA — The stated annexations will provide for the continued maintenance of these improvements after they are installed and accepted by the City. The Developers have provided the City signed petitions and assessment ballots giving approval to the annexation of properties into the District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt three resolutions to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation Nos. 2001-L21, 2001-L22, and 2001-L23 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; approve the respective Engineer's Report; declare the City's intention to annex territory; and set the public hearing for October 23, 2001. 5 10. PROGRESS REPORT ON COMMUNITY ENERGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS — At the City Council meeting of May 22, 2001, Council received a report on energy options and opportunities. At the City Council meeting of June 26, 2001, Council directed staff to initiate a Community Energy Advisory Committee, and make a report with a recommended course of action to Council. The Committee will present a progress report to date, and requests an extension on the timeline for the final report through January 8, 2002 pending further action of the State legislature. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report of the Community Energy Advisory Committee, extend the Committee timeline to January 8, 2002, and conduct a Study Session on options pertaining to energy on December 4, 2001. Given the need for simple majority vote for quorum and voting needs, appoint Brad Packer as full member of the Community Energy Advisory Committee rather than an alternate. 11. SOLID WASTE HAULER AUDIT UPDATE — On October 2, 2001 the City Council awarded a contract to Ernst & Young to conduct an audit of the solid waste franchise in the City. The City Council also requested that at each Council meeting there be an update so that the Council may provide input and direction for the audit. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept report for information only. 12. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 40 AND 41— Approval of the check registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 40 and 41. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13. AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATING THE SEISMIC SECTION OF THE SAFETY ELEMENT — Amendment to the General Plan updating the seismic section of the Safety Element, including the technical background report, map exhibits, tables, and planning goals & policies. The Safety Element amendment will involve a programmatic -level update applied to development projects within the City of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution approving Master Case No. 01-146 which consists of General Plan Amendment 01-03. 0 14. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 — ANNEXATION NO. 2001-1,21, 23551 MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY; ANNEXATION NO. 2001-L22, TRACT NO. 53114, IN THE VICINITY OF DOCKWEILER DRIVE AND VALLE DEL ORO; ANNEXATION NO. 2001-L23, 18525 VIA PRINCESSA — Public Hearing on the approval of the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Conduct the public hearing and adopt three resolutions to approve the annexation of territories and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 as Annexation Nos. 2001-1,21, 2001-L22, and 2001-1,23. 15. TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) HEARING FOR THE MASTERS COLLEGE — The City has been asked by the Master's College to hold a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing at one of our regularly scheduled Council meetings. The purpose of the hearing is to have the public comment on the issuance of tax exempt bonds by the Master's College. The City holds these hearings as a courtesy to the entity issuing the bonds, since we are the local jurisdiction that belongs to the joint powers authority that acts as the conduit for the issuance of bonds. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Conduct the public hearing, and adopt a resolution approving the issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) revenue bonds in one or more series in a maximum aggregate principal amount of $16,000,000. NEW BUSINESS 16. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF MASTER CASE 99-399 — This item was scheduled to be heard by the City Council at the Council meeting of October 23, 2001. However, staff was requested to give a presentation to the Sand Canyon Homeowners Association prior to City Council review. Since the Homeowners Association meeting is occurring tomorrow evening (October 24, 2001), staff is recommending the item be continued to November 27, 2001 to allow staff to make this presentation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the item to the November 27, 2001 City Council meeting. 7 17. FISCAL YEAR 2001 / 2002 MIDYEAR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND PLANNING — This meeting marks the kick off of the Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002 Midyear Financial review. Staff will be providing updated information on the City's current financial condition, outstanding issues facing the City and economic projections. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Receive report and direct staff to return on dates outlined, adopt budget guidelines endorsing a no -new -unfunded - programs policy, and reaffirm the City's desire to maintain minimum reserve levels. ADJOURNMENT In memory of: Charles Moore Ives, longtime active member of the community Brice D. Porter, husband of longtime City employee, Debbie Porter FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2001 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, November 13, 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 October 18, 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. Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California