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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-22 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA October 22, 2002 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. I- Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AG --E_ 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 1 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY People's Choice Award from the Daily News 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 8, 2002 - special and regular meetings October 15, 2002 - 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. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FILMING POLICY FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - At the October 8, 2002 Council meeting, City Council held a public hearing and first reading of this ordinance, which adds Chapter 11.46 to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code establishing a Filming Policy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 11.46 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING FILMING POLICY. 3. SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL SARIAYA, QUEZON PHILIPPINES - In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed a people -to -people citizen diplomacy initiative. Since then, hundreds of cities all over the world have participated in the Sister Cities International program. Locally, the Santa Clarita Valley International Program (SCVIP), which is an independent local organization, was formed to pursue the establishment of international sister city relationships with the City of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve the establishment of a Sister City relationship with Sariaya, Quezon, Philippines. Authorize the Mayor of Santa Clarita to sign a letter to the Mayor of Sariaya inviting a delegation to visit Santa Clarita in conjunction with the Sister City International Program. 4. SHARE THE VISION IV -18T YEAR UPDATE _ This item is a summary of accomplishments achieved during the first year of implementation of the Share the Vision IV Community Strategic Plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff presentation and approve the annual update of the Share the Vision IV Action Plan. 3 5. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 11.57.010 AND 11.57.020 OF TITLE 11 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING TRUANCY - Current language in Title 11 of the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code defines truants as those minors loitering during compulsory school hours between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30p.m. This time frame is no longer practical as many schools have changed their bell schedules. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 11.57.010 AND 11.57.020 OF TITLE 11 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING DAYTIME LOITERING. 6. INITIATION OF THE WHITNEY CANYON ANNEXATION Authorization by the City Council to initiate the Whitney Canyon Annexation, and approve the transfer of $25,000 in City Council Contingency Funds to the Planning and Building Services Annexation Services account for related costs and fees. RECOMMENDED ACTION- Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to initiate the Whitney Canyon Annexation and approve and authorize the transfer of $25,000 from the City Council Contingency Fund, Account No. 2250-7401, to the Planning and Building Services Annexation Services Account No. 3120-8003 for the Whitney Canyon annexation. 7. AMEND THE SIGN REGULATIONS IN TITLE 17 "ZONING" OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) - At the City Council meeting of October 8, 2002, Council directed staff to return to the Council meeting of October 22, 2002 in order to conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending the sign regulations of the UDC. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and pass to second reading, an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) REGARDING SIGNS. 0 8. CENTRAL PARK PHASE H - PROJECT NO. P4004 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - On May 27, 2001, City Council awarded Central Park Phase II - Project No. P4004, to Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. The project was completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, and Community Services on October 8, 2002. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Accept the work performed by Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. on the Central Park Phase II Project - Project No. P4004. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and direct staff to release the remaining 5% retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as stated by law, have been filed. 9. INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PROJECT NO. I0001; AND THOROUGHFARE SIGNAL INTERCONNECT - PROJECT NO. C0018 - AWARD DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT — Project No. I0001 will install closed-circuit television incident cameras at critical sites, add an appropriate communication system to link to the City's Traffic Management Center (TMC), and develop signal timing to address recurring and nonrecurring congestion. Project No. C0018 will install traffic signal interconnects to closed interconnect gaps along major roadways throughout the City, and will also re -time all traffic signals along those roads to improve traffic flow. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Award the design services contract for the Intelligent Transportation Management System, Project No. I0001, and the Thoroughfare Signal Interconnect, Project No. C0018, to Minagar & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $265,841.00, and authorize a 10 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $26,584.10, for a total project budget not to exceed $292,425.10; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 10. CAMP PLENTY ROAD / STILLMORE STREET - THREE-WAY STOP INSTALLATION - Installation of three-way stop signs. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of a three-way stop control at the intersection of Camp Plenty Road and Stillmore Street. 5 11. 2002 HAZARD ELIMINATION SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION — The State of California is currently accepting applications to fund projects that serve to eliminate or reduce pedestrian and traffic hazards. The Hazard Elimination Safety grant program is administered through Caltrans. Projects seeking funding through this program must demonstrate the ability to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities. The proposed project would enhance the pedestrian safety at several signalized crossings throughout the City. In developing the intersection crossing enhancements, special attention has been paid to the specific needs of those pedestrians who are "visually challenged." RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve the proposed 2002 Hazard Elimination Safety project, and direct staff to submit the completed grant application to California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) by the October 31, 2002 deadline. 12. MTA CALL FOR PROJECTS GRANT FUNDING - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS -Through the 2000 and 2001 MTA Call for Projects, the Golden Valley road / Soledad Canyon Road Interchange and the Transit Maintenance Facility were programmed for grant funds in the amount of $10,218,000 starting in Fiscal Year 2002 / 2003. The next step in the grant award process is to enter into a Letter of Agreement (LOA) for State funds allocated by the MTA. The LOA specifies how the grant funds will flow to the City over the next two fiscal years and defines the proposed scope of work and schedule for each project. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute on behalf of the City all Letters of Agreement, Memorandums of Understanding, and any other necessary grant documents with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for grant funds awarded to the City in Fiscal Year 2002 / 2003, subject to City Attorney approval. 13. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CONTRACTUAL BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES - The City's Building and Safety Division uses contractual services for inspection of new buildings. Contractual support for inspection is intended to supplement staffs effort to respond to increased demand for these services. This need has resulted from a significant increase in construction activity during the current fiscal year and shortage in inspection staff. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Approve extension of contract for professional building inspection services by JAS, for a new total amount not to exceed $100,000, from Account No. 3710-8001. 0 14. MODIFICATION OF FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM . Make program changes to help first time home buyers bridge the gap between the amount their incomes qualify, for a first mortgage and the cost of housing in Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION- Approve the following First -Time Homebuyer Program modifications: (1) Increase maximum loan amount to $60,000; (2) Eliminate rehabilitation minimum; (3) Appropriate $400,000 into Account No. 2711-8001 and $20,000 into Account No. 2711-7011; (4) Increase estimated revenues by $420,000 into revenue Account No. 102-5223. 15. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE, AND RESOLUTION PERTAINING, TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2002-1 (VALENCIA TOWN CENTER) - At the October 8, 2002 regular City Council meeting, an ordinance establishing a special tax within Community Facilities District 2002-1 was introduced, unanimously approved, and passed to a second reading for adoption. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2002-1 (VALENCIA TOWN CENTER), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX. Adopt the City of Santa Clarita Communities Facilities District 2002-1 (Valencia Town Center) resolution, authorizing the investment of bond proceeds in the Local Agency Investment Fund. 16. 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 Nos. 40 and 41. PUBLIC HEARING 17. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMNIISSION'S ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION P02-12, FINDING THAT SANTA CLARITA, LLC AND BERMITE RECOVERY, LLC HAVE NOT COMPLIED IN GOOD FAITH WITH THE TERMS OF THE PORTA BELLA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - In a letter dated May 2, 2002, Santa Clarita LLC appealed to City Council the Planning Commission's determination that Santa Clarita, LLC and Bermite Recovery, LLC have not complied in good faith with the terms of the Porta Bella Development Agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue the public hearing, which was opened June 25, 2002, to November 26, 2002. 7 ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission, will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2002 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 12, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, V 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 17, 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 Sheriffs Station. ,_,0A41v,-, CR Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California