HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-12 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 12, 2002
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd. 1" Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY — No New Business
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY — 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
FLAG SALUTE — Boy Scout Troop #607
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Regional Water Quality Control Board
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
January 22, 2002 — special and regular meetings
January 24, 2002 — special meeting
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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. INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THREE
DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA AREAWIDE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT Tl, AND THE ANNEXATION OF TWO
DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ZONE 2 — The annexation of
developments into Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance Districts are
procedural matters. The developers are required to annex their
developments into an existing district as a condition of approval to provide
for beautification and maintenance of landscaped medians and parkways.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the resolution to initiate the annexation
proceedings, order the preparation of preliminary Engineer's Reports, declare
the City's intention to annex the five developments into the corresponding
Districts, call for the public hearing on the levy of assessments, and set the
public hearing for February 12, 2002.
3. SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD MEDIAN LANDSCAPING, PROJECT NO.
B3001, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STPLER 5450 (016) — PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE — Acceptance of a median landscaping project along Soledad
Canyon Road between Oak Avenue and Rainbow Glen Drive, and between
Ironstone Drive and Miss Grace Drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by MJS
Construction, Inc. on the Soledad Canyon Road Median Landscaping, Project
No. B3001, Federal Project No. STPLER 5450 (016). Direct the City Clerk to
file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the project retention
35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices,
as provided by law, have been filed.
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4. NEWHALL RANCH ROAD, PROJECT NO. S4002 — AWARD
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY CONTRACT — As part of the City's Cross -
Valley Connector projects, the future easterly extension of Newhall Ranch
road will be constructed from Golden Valley Road to Bouquet Canyon Road,
providing an east -west link through the City upon completion of Newhall
Ranch Road from Interstate 5 to Copper Hill Drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the environmental study contract for
Newhall Ranch Road, Project No. S4002, EDAW, Inc. in the amount of
$242,328.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the
amount of $36,349.00. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
5. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NEXT PHASE OF
IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT (LAX) TO PALMDALE AIRPORT GROUND ACCESS
PROJECT — Two years ago, the Southern California Association of
Governments (SLAG) initiated the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to
Palmdale Airport High -Speed Ground Access Study to analyze the feasibility
of providing high-speed rail transportation service within western and
northern Los Angeles County. The proposed line would run between LAX
and the Palmdale Regional Airport. Over the next year, SCAG will be
seeking approximately $20 million of State and Federal funding to complete
the project's environmental review and has requested that cities who would
be served by the line demonstrate their support for that effort.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution supporting the Southern
California Association of Government's (SCAG) efforts to implement the next
phase of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Palmdale Airport
High -Speed Ground Access Study and authorize the Mayor to transmit letters
conveying the City's support of SCAG's efforts.
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6. CROSS -VALLEY CONNECTOR GAP CLOSURE — PROJECT NO.
S1001 — AWARD DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
CONTRACT — 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 will 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.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Award the design and environmental services
contract for the Cross -Valley Connector Gap Closure, Project No. 21001, to
Tetra Tech, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $655,747.00 and authorize a 15
percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $100,000.00; and authorize
the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
7. RESOLUTION TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH LAFCO FOR
ANNEXATION 97-01 FOR THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF
GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH, LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS
GENERALLY EAST OF THE CITY LIMITS, EAST OF STATE ROUTE
14, NORTH OF PLACERITA CANYON ROAD, AND WEST AND
NORTH OF THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST — This item is a
request to the City Council requesting the City Manager, or designee, to file
an annexation application for the Golden Valley Ranch Annexation consisting
of 1,265.1 acres of uninhabited land. Companion entitlement requests were
approved and Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 97121037 was certified
by the City Council on January 24, 2002. Entitlements include General Plan
Amendment 97-003, Prezone 97-001, Annexation No. 97-01, Tentative Tract
Map 52414, Conditional Use Permit 97-017, Oak Tree Permit 97-024, and
Hillside Review 97-022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to file an annexation application with the Local Agency
Formation Commission (LAFCO) for the proposed Golden Valley Ranch
Annexation.
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8. GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MASTER
CASE NO. 97-212, SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE TO
APPROVE PREZONE 97-001 - On January 24, 2002, the City Council
approved the Golden Valley Ranch project. As part of this project approval,
the Council approved a prezone request (PZ97-001) for the purpose of
designating Residential Suburban (RS) zoning on 1,169.2 acres, and
community Commercial (CC) zoning on 89.8 acres, to allow for annexation of
the project site to the City of Santa Clarita. An additional 6.1 acres along the
east side of State Route 14, which the applicant is acquiring from Caltrans,
would also be designated Community Commercial as part of this prezone.
This item is the required second reading of the ordinance to prezone the
Golden Valley Ranch property.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA APPROVING PREZONE NO. 97-001 (MASTER CASE 97-212)
FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH ANNEXATION AREA
(ANNEXATION 1997-001) LOCATED GENERALLY EAST OF STATE
ROUTE 14, GENERALLY NORTH OF PLACERITA CANYON ROAD, AND
WEST OF THE SAND CANYON COMMUNITY ADJACENT TO AND
OUTSIDE THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS.
9. CONTRACT AMENDMENT — ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR TRANSIT MILD CONCRETE (TMC) PROJECT —
Since September 1999, the City has retained the services of Willdan
Associates for environmental support of the City's review of the Soledad
Canyon Mining project proposed by TMC. Based on subsequent City Council
direction to actively oppose the project, Willdan's services and project
involvement have been expanded and on-going contract modifications have
been undertaken as needed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Amend contract amount with Willdan
Associates by an amount not to exceed $55,000, from $84,000 to $139,000
(Account No. 1211-8110, Project No. 06-00), for environmental services
related to the TMC project and authorize the City Manager or designee to
sign all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
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10. TRANSIT SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY — On April 26, 2001, the MTA Board
approved creation of an ongoing Municipal Operator Service Improvement
Program (MOSIP) to augment transit service countywide. The MTA Board
also approved Proposition C discretionary funds for Fiscal Year 2002 and
each of the next four fiscal years to fund the MOSIP. As one of 17 municipal
operators in Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita Transit is eligible to receive
these funds. Program objectives focus on improved transit service by
reducing overcrowding and expanding service. These funds can be used to
satisfy unmet transit needs identified in the annual public hearing process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Transit Service Improvement
Program Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) authorizing the disbursement
of Proposition C Discretionary funds from the MTA to the City for the period
of Fiscal Year 2002 through 2006; and authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to City
Attorney approval.
11. BUS STOP AMENITIES — REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS — In 1995, the
City entered into agreements with two vendors to maintain passenger
amenities at bus stops within the City limits. One vendor maintained bus
shelters; the other vendor maintained bus benches. The contracts were
revenue -neutral. In return for allowing advertising in the City's right-of-way,
the vendors agreed to purchase, install, and maintain bus stop amenities at
their own expense. The agreements covered installation and maintenance of
approximately 65 bus shelters, 256 bus benches, and 115 trashcans
throughout the City. It is time to issue an RFP for a new contract to replace
these contracts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Direct staff to release a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for the installation and maintenance of bus stop amenities.
12. AWARD OF SECURITY CONTRACT — The City of Santa Clarita is in
need of security services at City Hall, the Metrolink Stations, and the City's
park facilities. Five security firms responded to the Security Bid.
RECOMMENDED ACTION — Award the security contract to Maxwell
Security Services in the amount of $284,396.00 and authorize a $5,604.00
contingency expenditure. These funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year
2001/2002 in Account Nos. 5504-8007 (City Hall), 5503-8007 (Metrolink
Stations), 5502-8001 (City Park Facilities), and 5507-8001 (Sports Complex).
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to
City Attorney approval.
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13. SOLID WASTE HAULER AUDIT UPDATE — On October 2, 2001, 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.
14. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 03,04 AND 05 — Approval of the check registers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 03, 04 and 05.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THREE
DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA AREAWIDE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT Tl, AND THE ANNEXATION OF TWO
DEVELOPMENTS INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ZONE 2 — The annexation of three
developments into the City's Areawide Landscape Maintenance District Tl,
and the annexation of two developments into Santa Clarita Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1, Zone 2 are procedural matters. The developers
are required to annex their developments into existing Districts as a
condition of development to provide for beautification and maintenance of
landscaped medians and parkways.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing; adopt the
resolution approving the Engineer's Reports and ordering the annexations
Tl -N, Tl -O, Tl -P, Zone 2D, and 2E; and authorize the annual levy and
collection of assessments.
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16. LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGE FOR THE STONECREST
ANNEXATION AREA — MASTER CASE 01-068, GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 01-005, PREZONE 01-001 — This resident -initiated
annexation began in January 2001. A stormwater election was where
property owners in the annexation area elected to accept stormwater fees
upon annexation. This request consists of a land use designation change of
the annexation area, including amending the City's General Plan from RL
(Residential Low) to RS (Residential Suburban), and a Prezone from the Los
Angeles County designation of R-1-5000 (single-family residential, 5,000
square foot minimum lot size) to the City's designation of RS (Residential
Suburban). The annexation area consists of 177 acres in size with 500
parcels developed in Los Angeles County as detached single-family homes.
The area is located north of Soledad Canyon Road and the Antelope Valley
Freeway along the easterly boundary of the City of Santa Clarita.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff presentation, conduct the public
hearing, discuss and adopt the Planning Commission recommendation to
adopt a resolution adopting the negative declaration, and approving General
Plan Amendment 01-005, and introduce an ordinance entitled: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA TO APPROVE PREZONE NO. 01-001 (MASTER CASE 01-068)
FOR THE STONECREST ANNEXATION AREA LOCATED NORTH OF
SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AND THE ANTELOPE VALLEY FREEWAY
AND EAST OF SHADOW PINES BOULEVARD IN THE COMMUNITY OF
CANYON COUNTRY OUTSIDE OF AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA CITY LIMITS.
17. MASTER CASE 01-254, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 01-004, ZONE
CHANGE 01-002, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 53588 — The applicant,
Newhall Land is requesting to develop 21 multi -family residential units on a
1.4 -acre site, which is currently vacant. The applicant is proposing to develop
seven, two story condominium buildings, containing three units in each
building. The site would share access with the neighboring Sunshine
Daycare Facility. The application includes a request to change the zoning
and General Plan designations of the project site and the neighboring site
containing a daycare facility, from CN (Commercial Neighborhood) with a PD
(Planned Development) Overlay to RMH (Residential Medium High). The
sites are located at 23720 and 23706 Wiley Canyon Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff presentation, 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 01-004, and Tentative Tract Map 53588,
introduce an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 01-
002 (MASTER CASE 01-254) FOR THE WILEY CANYON CONDOMINIUM
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND SUNSHINE DAYCARE LOCATED AT
23720 AND 23706 WILEY CANYON ROAD.
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In memory of Robert Lathrop, community activist and "elder statesman".
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, February
26, 2002 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 February 7, 2002,
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 Sheri s Station.
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
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