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Home My WebLink About2001-04-24 - MINUTES - SPECIAL MTG (2)7 r 0 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL bIINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 PAL MIIVUTES OF REGULAR. MEETING 6:00 PAL APRIL 24, 2001 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(c) — one matter CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(b) — one matter RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:03 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:18 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced Session that was required to be reported. that no action was taken during Closed ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that 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 item is announced by the Mayor. INVOCATION Councilmember Darcy gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:23 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Darcy invited 2 Girl Scouts, Erin Clary and Tiffany Garza, to lead the flag salute. STAFF COMMENTS Rick Putnam, Deputy City Manager, reported on the action taken today by the County Board of Supervisors regarding TMC. COUNCELMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Darcy requested tonight's meeting adjourn in memory of Dallas Williams and George Mix. Mayor Waste requested tonight's meeting also adjourn in memory of Mike Johnson, Nolan LeMar and Asunta Putnam. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY There were none. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Barbara Chalton, Deputy Forester, County Fire Department, introduced members of the Canyon Rose Jr. Girl Scout Troop 150 who presented the 2000 Tree City USA Award to the City. Patti Finley of the Canyon Theatre Guild introduced the barbershop quartet "Sings with the Fishes" who sang for those in attendance. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Carl Kanowsky representing Hidden Valley HOA regarding Valley/Calgrove; Maria Chittum regarding Valley/Calgrove; Allen Penrose regarding Robinson Ranch (submitted material); Doris Boyston regarding Robinson Ranch; Robert Good regarding Robinson Ranch water (submitted material); Jill Klajic regarding open space and parkland; Tim Davis representing Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation (SCCDC) urging the City to purchase the 38 acre parcel next to the Sports Complex; Mark Young representing the SCCDC regarding the 38 -acre parcel; Berta Gonzalez -Harper regarding TMC, the 38 -acre parcel and Golden Valley Ranch; Lynda Cook regarding the 38 -acre parcel; Channing Licon regarding the 38 -acre parcel; Allan Cameron regarding parkland and community needs; Henry Schorz regarding the 38 -acre parcel; and Steve Cornell representing Citizens Against Barricades regarding Valley/Calgrove. Fa '., STAFF COBDIENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, outlined staffs efforts to followup on Council's action at the last meeting to close Valley/Calgrove. After discussion, Council agreed with the action previously taken. Mr. Caravalho also commented on Robinson Ranch. Councilmember Kellar volunteered to meet with the City Manager and the residents in an attempt to resolve the issue. EXECUTIVE SESSION This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Darcy, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 4 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINS Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the minutes of the April 10, 2001 and April 17, 2001 meetings. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE T=S By listing the ordinance titles on the public agenda and placing an item on the Consent Calendar for Council to waive further reading of all ordinances whose titles appear on the public agenda, this reading requirement is satisfied once Council approves the Consent Calendar item. Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. Adopt a position in support of AB -24X, and direct staff to request support from the League of California Cities and other affected agencies. 3 ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA ORDINANCE Second reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to add regulations for Tobacco Paraphernalia uses. Adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA BUSINESSES (UDC AMENDMENT 00-001). ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SOLID 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. Addressing the Council on this item was Keith Hester representing Allied Waste; and Valerie Thomas. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to hold action on this item until the investigation of. the allocation of disposed waste amounts is completed. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste Noes: None Absent: None ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR PROJECT ACCEPTANCE — 2000/2001 CITYWIDE CURB AND GUTTER STORMWATER FLOWLINE REALIGNMENT AND RESTORATION PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0016 This capital improvement project installed and repaired curbs and gutters at various locations within the City, implementing the Stormwater Flowline Realignment and Restoration Program. On October 24, 2000 the City Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Kalban, Inc. 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 4 of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR ESTABLISH BUDGET OF VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL CENTER TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS, INTEGRATED FINANCING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 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. 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. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR CONSTRUCTION AWARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND INTERCONNECT INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF SIERRA HIGHWAY / AMERICAN BEAUTY DRIVE AND BOUQUET CANYON ROAD / WELLSTON DRIVE (PROJECT NO. C0016) On February 13, 2001, Council approved the 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. 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. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENTS FOR MAINTAINING LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AREAS WITHIN CALTRANS 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. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Caltrans, Valencia Company, and Jenna Group, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPING — PROJECT NO. B3001 (FEDERAL 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. Approve the Plan s and specifications for Soledad Canyon Median Landscaping, and authorize Project No. B3001 (Federal Project Number: STPLER 5450 — 016) be advertised for bids. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR CENTRAL PARK PHASE II — PROJECT NO. P4004 — AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT On March 29, 2001 bids were received and opened for Central Park Phase II Project. Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder. 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%a contingency for change orders. Authorize entering into a contract with Willdan Associates 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 $500,000 for water connection fees. Authorize an increase of the construction contract by $50,000 for roadway paving on the existing perimeter roadway. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR PAMPLICO PARK — PROJECT NO. P4003 — AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT On March 27, 2001 bids were received and opened for Pamplico Park — Project No. P4003. Terra -Cal, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder. `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. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF A 2001 GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE RIVER PARK PROJECT The Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, administered 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. Adopt a resolution authorizing a 2001 Grant Application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, and L authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents on behalf of the City. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. 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. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS (CDBG) ANNUAL PLAN AND GRANT AWARDS 2001/2002 2001/2002 CDBG Allocation ($981,442) to Grants, Administration, and Capital Projects. 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. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS.14 AND 15 Approval of the check registers. Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 14 and 15. V4 Motion by Sellar, second by Smyth, to adopt the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 4. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Weste called a recess at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:16 p.m. ITEM 17 UNFINISHED BUSINESS PORTA BELLA BROWNFIELD — STRATEGIC DIRECTION Jeffrey Lambert; Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that the City Council, 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. Addressing the Council on this item was Gary Brown representing. Porta Bella, SCLLC; Bob Lee representing the William S. Hart School District (submitted material); Tim Crissman; Rick Patterson representing the Santa Clarita Facilities Foundation; Adam Ford representing the Portabella Citizens Advisory Group; Valerie Thomas; Carl Kanowsky (submitted material); Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Citizens Advisory Group; and Jennifer Kilpatrick. One written comment was received. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to direct staff to hold stakeholders meeting(s) and to report back to Council in 60 days (before the summer hiatus) with the meetings to be held with the City in a facilitative role with no discussion of amendments to development agreement. 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. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 0 ITEM 18 NEW BUSINESS GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD FUNDING, CONSTRUCTION, AND ACQUISITION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that 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. George Caravalho, City Manager, explained a funding gap recently discovered and suggested staff be given time to resolve the discrepancy. Addressing the Council was Larry Rasmussen representing Santa Clarita Business Park; and Bob Lee representing William S. Hart School District. One written comment was submitted. Council concurred to continue this item to an adjourned meeting on Thursday afternoon, April 26, 2001. ITEM 19 �., NEW BUSINESS r ENACT A TEMPORARY URGENCY MORATORIUM ON TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA BUSINESSES Carl Newton, City Attorney, reported that the City has received an application to: establish a tobacco paraphernalia business that could create entitlement prior xo the effective date of the Tobacco Paraphernalia Ordinance. California Goveinment 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. Addressing the Council on this item was Zacharia McReynolds, owner of retail business "No Stress"; Berta Gonzalez -Harper; and Stephanie Weiss. Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to adopt an urgency ordinance establishing a 45 -day moratorium on tobacco paraphernalia businesses. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Weste Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. D CLOSED SESSION There was none. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m., in memory of Dallas Williams, George Mix, Nolan LeMar, Mike Johnson and Asunta Putnam, to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2001, in the Council Chamber, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita CA. 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 Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 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. �5MAYOR ATTEST: rou+p1124m.doc 10