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Home My WebLink About2001-11-13 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING November 13, 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 — Ferry CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL I y FIT-WLI skoil 0 1 COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) AWARDSIRECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Lyn Pherigo presenting "Saugus Speedway Scrapbook" Bouquet Canyon PTA Presentation on Drug Awareness 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) 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 20, 2001 special meeting October 23, 2001 special and regular meetings November 5, 2001 special meeting 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. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 9, 2002 — The procedures for conducting a general municipal election are established by State law. Pursuant to these requirements, resolutions have been prepared for Council consideration to commence the election process. RECOMMENDED ACTION: (1) Adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held April 9, 2002; (2) adopt a resolution requesting the County of Los Angeles to render specified services to the City; (3) adopt a resolution adopting regulations for candidates for elective office; (4) adopt a resolution ordering the canvass of the General Municipal Election to be held on April 9, 2002 to be made by the City Clerk; and (5) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Martin & Chapman Company to provide election services in an amount not to exceed $80,000 as budgeted in account 1502-8110, subject to City Attorney approval. 3. L.E.D. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODULE INSTALLATION - PROJECT NO. C0017 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE — This project involved retrofitting existing incandescent traffic signal modules with L. E. D. (light emitting diodes) at 61 intersections. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by Metro Parking and Traffic Systems, Inc. on the traffic signal retrofitting project, Project No. C0017; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. W 4. CROSS -VALLEY CONNECTOR GAP CLOSURE - APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. M013 - PROJECT NO. S1001 — The Cross -Valley Connector Gap Closure consists of a 1.6 -mile extension of Newhall Ranch Road from I-5 / SR -126 to Copper Hill Drive / Rye Canyon Road, and would provide enhanced access to existing and planned commercial and industrial uses in the Valencia Industrial Center, Valencia Commerce Center, Valencia Gateway, Rye Canyon Business Park, and Valencia High School. Through the 2000 Abbreviated Call for Projects, the City was awarded $475,000 of AB1012 (STIP) funds to be matched by $475,000 of local funds. Program Supplement No. M013 is the supplement for this project, which is currently in the preliminary engineering phase of work. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Program Supplement No. M013 for the Cross -Valley Connector Gap Closure, Project No. 51001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve all documents relating to this supplement, subject to City Attorney approval. 5. BEVERAGE VENDING PARTNERSHIP — On May 1, 2001, Council approved pursuing an exclusive beverage vending partnership to advance corporate sponsorships and directed staff to solicit proposals from beverage vendors. City Staff has completed the Request for Qualifications and Information process with review by a committee composed of representatives of various City divisions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Reject partnership proposals submitted by Coca-Cola Bottling Company and the Pepsi Bottling Group as insufficient and allow the City Manager to commence negotiations. 6. AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF AERIAL LIFT TRUCK — Council approved the purchase of one aerial lift truck in the FY 2001 / 2002 budget. The Invitation to Bid was published 3 times from September 16 to September 23, 2001 and distributed to 12 dealers who requested an opportunity to bid. Five suppliers submitted bids opened by the City Clerk on October 22, 2001. Staff has determined the bid of Altec Industrial to be the lowest bid. RECOMMENDED ACTION: (1) Appropriate $28,965.60 from Gas Tax fund balance to Account No. 5211-8615; and (2) award a contract to Altec Industries in an amount not to exceed $96,465.60 from Account, No. 5211- 8615. El CORPORATE YARD COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUELING STATION — AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - Since May 1999, the City has acquired 9 light duty CNG vehicles and 3 small refueling appliances. With more CNG vehicle purchases anticipated, the City Council approved funds for the purchase of a CNG fueling station. Staff has developed plans and specifications for a small fueling station to be located at the corporate yard facility. RECOMMENDED ACTION: (1) Approve the project plans and specifications and authorize the advertising for bids for the Corporate Yard CNG fueling station; (2) appropriate $48,225 to account number 2213-8610 for the MSRC grant and $96,450 to account number 2214-8610 for the AB2766 fund match; and (3) increase estimated revenues in account number 453-5006 in the amount of $48,225. 8. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002, ASSEMBLY BILL 1602 — Assembly Bill 1602 was chaptered by the California Secretary of State on October 14, 2001. This bill, if adopted, will provide that State General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $2,600,000,000 be sold for the purposes of financing the programs outlined in the Assembly Bill. This bill is similar to Proposition 12, which the Council supported in the General Election of 2000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution in support of the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002, Assembly Bill 1602 (AB 1602). Direct staff to convene a meeting with our elected representatives to review the City's goals and projects in preparation for the passage of the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002. 9. 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. 10. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 42, 43 AND 44 — Approval of the check registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 42, 43 and 44. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11. SANTA CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE ELECTION - CALIFORNIA CANYONS ANNEXATION NO. 96.02 - Proposition 218 public hearing and election for the imposition of the stormwater drainage fees for the California Canyons Annexation area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open public hearing, receive testimony, close public hearing, canvass election ballots, and adopt resolution making findings regarding election results, setting Storm Drainage Utility Fees, and authorizing staff to proceed with the California Canyons Annexation. 12. SANTA CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE ELECTION - STONECREST ANNEXATION NO. 01-001 - Proposition 218 public hearing and election for the imposition of the stormwater drainage fees for the Stonecrest Annexation area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open public hearing, receive testimony, close public hearing, canvass election ballots, and adopt a resolution making findings regarding election results, setting Storm Drainage Utility Fees, and authorizing staff to proceed with the Stonecrest Annexation. 13. GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD / SIERRA HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER - The applicant is requesting a general plan amendment (residential to commercial), a zone change (Residential Suburban Planned Development to Community Commercial Planned Development), and a conditional use permit to construct one 9,600 square foot commercial building on 1.44 acres of land located on the northeast corner of Golden Valley Road and Sierra Highway. The building would consist of multiple uses varying from retail to restaurants. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the mitigated negative declaration for the project and approving entitlements requested under Master Case 01-037 (General Plan Amendment 01-001 and Conditional Use Permit 01-015) subject to the conditions of approval and introduce an ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 01-001 (MASTER CASE 01-037) FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD / SIERRA HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SIERRA HIGHWAY AND GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD and pass ordinance to second reading on November 27, 2001. Ce" 14. AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATING THE HOUSING ELEMENT — The Housing Element update identifies housing policies, needs, quantified goals, constraints, and programs. RECOMMENDED ACTION- Receive staff presentation, open public hearing, receive public testimony, close the public hearing, discuss and adopt a resolution approving Master Case No. 99-335, which consists of General Plan Amendment 99-04. CONVENE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 26, 1997 NEW BUSINESS 15. PFA 1. APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF 38 -ACRES OF PARKLAND AND ISSUANCE OF $3,200,000 IN CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION — During the budget study sessions in June of this year, the City Council directed staff to explore the option of purchasing the 38 -acre Ruether Avenue Business Park (RABP) for the City. On August 28, 2001, the City Council authorized staff to enter into formal negotiations with the owners of the property. As a result, staff was directed by the City Manager to complete all the due diligence necessary in order to prepare a reasonable offer to the Business Park owners. RECOMMENDED ACTION. City Council: approve a trust agreement, a site lease, and a lease agreement, and authorize the taking of certain actions in connection with the execution and delivery of $3,200,000 in Certificates of Participation (COP) for Parkland acquisition. Public Financing Authority: approve documents in connection with the execution and delivery of $3,200,000 in Certificates of Participation (COP) for Parkland acquisition. 7 ADJOURN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 16. PARTICIPATION AND CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE HOLIDAY PARADE - At the "debriefing" meeting of the Fourth of July Parade Committee, the Committee requested that a new parade be established during the holiday season. Parade committee representatives recommended that this new parade be held in the Canyon Country area of the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Make a determination regarding co- sponsorship and involvement in the Holiday Parade. Should City Council approve participation, transfer $12,000 from City Council Contingency, Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 5211-8001 for costs associated with the Holiday Parade. 1V1X11@j_W1j11 pQ1 M FUTURE The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 27, 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 November 8, 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 D