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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-26 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. BMZUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M MARCH 26, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:05 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 — Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Maria Lopez, st al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 214551 Case Name: City of Santa Clarita v. Bermite Recovery LLC Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 257152 Case Name: Cemex Inc. v. County of Los Angeles U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case No. CV 02747DT Case Name: People for Environmentally Responsible Cleanup, Inc., et al v. City of Santa Clarita, et al Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 256686 Case Name: Golden Valley Ranch Task Force v. City of Santa Clarita, et al Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 269070 Case Name: Santa Clarita LLC v. City of Santa Clarita, et al Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC 254794 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Potential Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) — one matter RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:07 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:15 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that in Closed Session the Council by unanimous vote authorized the City Attorney and Burke Williams and Sorensen to defend the City in the Santa Clarita LLC matter. ADJOURN Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m. INVOCATION Councilmember Weste gave the invocation. Councilmembers Darcy and Smyth also commented on this evening's memoriam adjournments. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ferry called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:24 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Weste led the flag salute. COUNCII.MEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Darcy commented on the le Annual Emergency Expo on Saturday, April 6 at Saugus Speedway. Councilmember Kellar commented on the recognition for Councilmember Darcy in Sacramento as the 19" State Senate District's Woman of the Year. Councilmember Weste commented on recent legislation that would maximize retirement benefits. Mayor Ferry read a letter from City Manager Caravalho advising of his resignation effective May 10, 2002; indicated that Council would consider holding a Closed Session on April 2 to discuss options for hiring a new City Manager; commented on the Fast, Furious and Fatal presentation on April 17 at the Hyatt sponsored by the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force and others; and commented on Cesar Chavez Day. COAD TTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy commented on recent meetings of SCAG, the Sanitation Districts, and the North County Transportation Coalition. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers presented certificates to those who represented our community as Olympic Torch Bearers for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Mayor Ferry and Councilmembers honored Councilmember Jo Anne Darcy who was recently named the 19t° State Senate District Woman of the Year. 2 PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY r Duane Harte, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission, presented information on the CCity's Aquatics Program. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Patty Domay regarding flooding at Pine and Market Streets (submitted pictures); Marsha McLean regarding her familiarity with the solid waste issue; Jan Bilson regarding Berta Gonzales-Harper's issues with code enforcement; Tom DiCioccio regarding putting the community center on the fast track, mall expansion and solid waste contract; and Allan Cameron regarding Councilmember Darcy. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, advised staff would check into various items and get information back to the Council. EXECUTIVE MEETING 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 Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2002 special and regular meetings as submitted. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. CONVENE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Chair Ferry convened the Public Financing Authority at 7:13 p.m. CALL TO ORDER All Authority members were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2001 meeting as submitted. , Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. NEW13USINESS PFA 1 EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT CAPITAL LEASE Frank Oviedo, Management Analyst, reported that in December, the City was notified that it would have to move off of the leased employee auxiliary lot by March 15, 2002. As a result, staff made every attempt to search for solutions to accommodate additional employee parking. It has been determined that the property located on Citrus Street would be a viable long-term solution for employee parking at City Hall. Staff has completed an appraisal and phase I environmental. No significant finding resulted from the phase I environmental study. Both parties have agreed to a purchase price. Public Financing Authority: Motion by Sellar, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. JPA 02-1 authorizing the City Manager to execute a capital lease agreement through Zions First National Bank to purchase a parking lot for an amount not to exceed $19200,000, subject to City Attorney approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Sellar, Weste, Ferry Noes: Smyth Absent: None Motion carried. City Council: Motion by Kellar, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 02-35 authorizing and directing the City Manager or designee to take certain actions associated with the execution of capital lease agreements to purchase a parking lot, for an amount not to exceed $1,200,0009 subject to City Attorney approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Darcy, Ferry Noes: Smyth Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Chair Ferry adjourned the Public Financing Authority at 7:19 p.m. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR 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. Determine that the titles to all ordinances, which appear on this public agenda, have been read and waive further reading. 4 ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR I COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION At the City Council meeting of March 12, 2002, the City Council considered and passed to second reading an ordinance regarding Councilmember compensation. Adopt Ordinance No. 02-4 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES" ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR OAK SPRING CANYON PARK — PROJECT NO. P3001 — AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Staff completed the bidding process for Oak Spring Canyon Park. On March 13, 2002, the City Clerk publicly opened five bids for the project. After staff reviewed the bids, Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsible bidder. Award contract to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc., for $877,291.20, and authorize a 5% contingency expenditure. Authorize payment of water connection fee to Castaic Lake Water Agency in the amount of $122,751; authorize staff to increase estimated revenues by $25,000 in Account No. 453-5112 and appropriate $25,000 to Account No. P3001453-8001 to properly account for the California Integrated Waste Management Board Grant; authorize staff to transfer $26,000 from Project Account No. P4003001; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT LEASE AGREEMENT/BRIDGEPORT PARK In January 1998, Council approved the North Valencia I (NVI) Development Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita (City) and Newhall Land and Farming (NLF). One of the conditions of approval required the construction of a 12.4 -acre public park. In addition, approximately 6 acres owned by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), located adjacent to the park site, is being improved by NLF, and will be included with the park. A 30 -year lease over the MWD property has been successfully negotiated pending City Council approval. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease agreement with the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) for 6 acres adjacent to Bridgeport Park, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR COMMUNITY CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY In 1994, the City Council established the Community Center to service the downtown Newhall area of the City. The location of the current Community Center has many problems that the City Council is aware of. These issues place constraints on staffs ability to provide adequate programming and meet the goals envisioned by the Council when establishing the Center. Amend the City's contract with RRM Design Group for a Community Center Feasibility Study, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Approve a transfer of $49,900 from Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 7411-8110. 5 ITEK6 CONSENT CALENDAR CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE In June, 2000, Council approved the concept of creating a local arts agency, known as the Cultural Affairs Office, to be housed in Parks, Recreation, and Community Services. Implementation of the new office included establishing an 11 -member Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee (CAAC). Approve Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee nominations. Committee members and appointees in attendance were recognized. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT The County of Los Angeles has announced a new grant program to be administered through the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District. This program makes funds available to cities and the County of Los Angeles for recreation facility capital outlay, as well as acquisitions for park and open space purposes. Adopt Resolution No. 02.36 authorizing the submittal of a grant application for the Lost Canyon Park Trailhead and Trail Development Project to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for park and open space projects. ITEMS CONSENT CALENDAR ESTABLISH BUDGET FOR EASTSIDE BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENTS The Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District (District) was formed to provide funding for the construction of road improvements that are a part of the General Plan Circulation Element and identified in the District formation document. An agreement was reached to reimburse John Hill and Linda Dohrer for the acquisition of a strip of property along Sand Canyon Road to accommodate its widening north of its intersection with the Robinson Ranch Golf Course entrance road. In addition, Robinson Ranch Golf LLC has completed an approved design to widen the Sand Canyon Bridge over the Santa Clara River, along with necessary approaches north and south of the bridge. Appropriate $299,615.00 in Bridge and Thoroughfare monies from the Eastside District, Fund 303, to the Sand Canyon Road Improvements project, Account No. S3019302-8001. Approve compensation to John Hill and Linda Dohrer in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for right-of-way acquisition costs related to the City's need to complete Sand Canyon Road improvements, subject to City Attorney approval. Approve reimbursement to Rubinson Ranch Golf LLC for public improvement project design costs within the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District in an amount not to exceed $259,615.00, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 — ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L34 — TRACT NO. 43735, LOT NO. 3; AND TRACT NO. 43736, LOT NOS. 1, 2, AND 3, IN THE VICINITY OF TOURNEY ROAD — ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L35 — 27727 AVENUE SCOTT D. These annexations will provide for the continued maintenance of improvements after they are installed and accepted by the City. The Developers have provided the City with signed petitions and assessment ballots giving approval to the annexation of properties into the District. The funds for maintenance costs will be collected on the Fiscal Year 2002/2003 tax roll. Adopt Resolution No. 02-37 to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-L34 and adopt Resolution No. 02-38 to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation No. 2002-05 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1(District); approve the respective Engineer's Report; declare the City's intention to annex the territories; and set the public hearing for March 26, 2002. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR FREEWAY OVERPASS/UNDERPASS AREAS — ESTABLISHMENT OF NO STOPPING ZONES The City has received a request from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to establish parking restrictions within the limits of freeway overpasses/underpasses. This request is an effort to heighten security and a measure to deter potential actions that may damage or destroy our freeway structures. Adopt Resolution No. 02-39 establishing no - stopping zones within the limits of freeway overpasseslunderpasses. The identified locations are Placerita Canyon Road, Lost Canyon Road, and Oak Spring Canyon Road under State Route 14; and Calgrove Boulevard under Interstate 5. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VALENCIA BRIDGE AND THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENT Appropriate funds from Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare District fund, and authorize payment to Los Angeles County for reimbursement for the cost of work to complete the District road improvements. Appropriate $1,568,742 to Account No. 4364-8001 from the Valencia Bridge and Thoroughfare District fund for payment to the County of Los Angeles for reimbursement to Newhall Land for work to complete public improvement projects within the District. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT ROAD SUPERVISORS TICKETING AUTHORITY Vehicles parked in bus loading zones disrupt bus service in the community, and can cause considerable safety risks to passengers and drivers. Municipal Code Section 12.64.110 covers bus -loading zones and is applicable in citing vehicles that violate this code section. This violation is not high priority for local law enforcement. Granting ticketing authority to Santa Clarita Transit road supervisors will help rectify the situation. Approve authorization for Santa Clarita Transit road supervisors to cite vehicles parked in bus -loading zones that have been designated by signs or curb markings as no -parking or no -stopping zones. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX - AQUATICS CENTER, PROJECT NO. F3009 — AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Vl This item is for the selection of a construction contractor to complete all construction . requirements for the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center located at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. This project encompasses the aquatics elements that were identified for improvement to the Sports Complex outlined in the Master Plan established during Fiscal Year 1998/1999. Award the construction contract for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex, Aquatics Center, Project No. F3009, to Fedcon General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $7,269,266.00, and authorize a 10 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $726,927.00 for any necessary change orders to the contract and administrative costs; increase anticipated Fiscal Year 2001/2002 Proposition 12 revenues by $312,000.00 and appropriate $312,000.00 in Proposition 12 funds to CIP Project No. F3009213-8001; authorize an expenditure from CIP Project No. F3009001-8001 in the amount of $141,982.00 to Castaic Lake Water Agency to provide all necessary water resources associated with this project; authorize expenditures from CIP Project No. F3009001-8001 in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 from special contractual inspection and geotechnical services; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION FOR AN URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE BOUQUET CREEK PROJECT The City would like to acquire and restore a three acre section of Bouquet Creek that flows through Central Park and a mixed use commercial/residential area to prevent property damage caused by bank erosion, restore the natural value of streams, and promote community stewardship through public education. Adopt Resolution No. 02-40 required for the Department of Water Resources Division of Planning and Local Assistance Urban Streams Restoration Program Grant application. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORTS The General Plan annual reports have been prepared for Fiscal Year 1999/2000 and Fiscal Year 2000/2001. These reports, which are required by State law, outline the progress made during the past fiscal years and identify measures taken toward implementation of the goals and policies within the City's General Plan. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 and Fiscal Year 2001/2001 General Plan Annual Reports. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION FOR THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT The City seeks to apply for a grant to address an emerging problem by providing collections of waste electronic equipment, which is otherwise known as e -waste. The disposal of a -waste has been an issue of concern for the City since a -waste may contain hazardous materials and certain types of e -waste are now considered hazardous wastes. Staff seeks to obtain a grant to fund a door-to-door a -waste collection program using its current H1 -1W hauler, Curbside, Inc. Adopt Resolution No. 02-41 for the California Integrated Waste Management Board Household Hazardous Waste Grant in the amount of $48,000 for the collection and recycling of waste electronic equipment. 0 ITEM 17 I CONSENT CALENDAR - RESOLUTION FOR THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT The California Integrated Waste Management Board provides annual block grants in an effort to increase used oil and filter recycling. The funds awarded are based on a per capita basis and this year the City is eligible for $70,548.00. The City seeks to apply for the grant to fund the collection of used oil and filters in the City's door-to-door household hazardous waste collection program through Curbside, Inc. Adopt Resolution No. 0242 for the California Integrated Waste Management Board Used Oil Recycling Block Grant for the 2002/2003 Fiscal Year in the amount of $70,548.00 for the collection of used oil and further authorizing staff to apply for future Used Oil Recycling Block Grants for the next five years. ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR INCREASE IN CONTRACTUAL SERVICES EXPENDITURES — BUILDING AND SAFETY The Planning & Building Services Department provides timely plan check and inspection services for the development community. When requests for these services increase the Building and Safety Division contracts with Esgil, P&D Associates and Wildan to perform plan check and inspection services. Due to a higher than anticipated demand for these services, the Building and Safety Division is requesting additional funds to accommodate timely plan check and inspection services. Approve and authorize the City Manager to transfer $100,000 from the City's Contingency Fund, Account No. 1240-7401, to the Building and Safety Division's Contractual Services Account No. 3710-8001 for plan check and inspection services. ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS (CDBG) ANNUAL PLAN AND GRANT AWARDS 2002/2003 - $1,001,792 Annually, the City receives its formula share of Community Development Block Grant Entitlement funds. Under HUD regulations, staff programs these funds to meet community needs for low and moderate income persons. Approve the 2002/2003 CDBG Annual Plan and staffs recommended CDBG grant awards as shown in the report, 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 2002/2003 recommended budget. ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR CDBG FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HART SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF SANTA CLARITA FOR SCV BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AT SIERRA VISTA Agreement to provide $850,000 toward the construction of the SCV Boys and Girls Club located at Sierra Vista Jr. High School. Approve a $850,000 funding agreement between the City and the William S. Hart Union High School District for the new joint -use facility for the Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 21 CONSENT CALENDAR BUDGET AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT REVENUES AND CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY Staff has reevaluated the effects of the economy on development in Santa Clarita and determined that development in the area has continued to exceed expectations. Approve appropriations of $200,000 in Account No. 1240-7401 and increase estimated revenues as shown in the report. ITEM 22 CONSENT CALENDAR CANYON COUNTRY SENIOR HOUSING DEFERRED IMPACT FEE AGREEMENT On January 22, the City Council conceptually approved the adjusted impact fee to reduce the Canyon Country Senior Housing Project (200 units). At the same meeting, the Council also conceptually approved the idea of having the developer defer the payment of their fees over time through a formal agreement with the City. Adopt Resolution No. 02-43, authorizing the implementation of the Deferred Impact Fee Agreement and reduction of Developer Impact Fees for the Canyon Country Senior Housing Agreement. ITEM 23 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10 AND 11 Approval of the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 02-44 to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 10 and 11. Motion by Kellar, second by Darcy, to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 24 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED LOCAL STUDENT FARE ADJUSTMENT FOR SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Ken Pulskamp, Interim Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, stated that the purpose of this item is a proposed increase in student fares for the local transit service to be consistent with the Hart School District transportation fees for the 2002/2003 school year. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. 10 Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to continue the public hearing to April 23, 2002. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 25 PUBLIC HEARING ANNUAL "CLEAN-UP" OF TITLE 16 "SUBDIVISIONS" AND TITLE 17 "ZONING" OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that the planning staff periodically reviews the Unified Development Code regarding issues and new regulations that arise. Staff coordinated with other departments and divisions, including Code Enforcement, Parks and Recreation, Building and Safety and Engineering to collect the proposed changes. In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, Enrique Diaz, Associate Planner, provided additional information. Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 02-45 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Introduce and pass to second reading, an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLAR.ITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 16 AND TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC). On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 26 PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARTTA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1— ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L34 — TRACT NO. 43735, LOT NO. 3; AND TRACT NO. 43736, LOT NOS. 1, 2, AND 3, IN THE VICINITY OF TOURNEY ROAD — ANNEXATION NO. 2002-L35 — 27727 AVENUE SCOTT Mayor Ferry opened thepublichearing. 11 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. In report, Curtis Nay, Supervising Engineer, stated that these annexations will provide for the continued maintenance of improvements after they are installed and accepted by the City. Improvements will be accepted after July 1, 2002. The funds for maintenance costs will be collected on Fiscal Year 2002/2003 tax roll. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing on Annexation No. 2002-1,34. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste to waive staff presentation. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 0246 approving the annexation of territory and the levy of assessment for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. I as Annexation No. 2002-L34. Continue the public hearing and resolution for Annexation No. 2002-L35 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. I to the April 23, 2002 regular City Council meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 27 PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO THE BOUQUET CANYON BRIDGE AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE CONSTRUCTION FEE DISTRICT Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Robert Newman, City Engineer, reported that this item is a public hearing to consider amendments to the adopted Bouquet Canyon Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District. The proposed amendments are necessary to update the District to a full -improvement district in which sufficient funds will be collected to construct all highway system improvements identified in the Circulation Elements of the City and County General Plans. Addressing the Council on this item was Lance Williams representing Williams Homes, MOBE Development Inc. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. 12 (^ Motion by Darcy, second by Kellar, to adopt Resolution No. 02-47 amending the 11 adopted Bouquet Canyon Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District, and instruct the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the adopted resolution with the County Recorder. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 28 PUBLIC BEARING AMENDMENT TO THE EASTSIDE BRIDGE AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE CONSTRUCTION FEE DISTRICT Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices have been provided. In report Robert Newman, City Engineer, stated that this item is a public hearing to consider amendments to the adopted Eastside Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District. The proposed amendments are necessary to update the District to a full -improvement district, in which sufficient funds will be collected to construct all highway system improvements identified in the Circulation Elements of the City and County General Plans. Comments made under Item 27 are hereby incorporated into this item. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, adopt Resolution No. 02-48 amending the adopted Eastside Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District, and instruct the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the adopted resolution with the County Recorder. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 29 PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO THE VIA PRINCESSA BRIDGE AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE CONSTRUCTION FEE DISTRICT Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. 13 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided_ In report Robert Newman, City Engineer, stated that this item is a public hearing to consider amendments to the adopted Via Princessa Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District. The proposed amendments are necessary to update the District to a full -improvement district, in which sufficient funds will be collected to construct all highway system improvements identified in the Circulation Elements of the City and County General Plans. Comments made under Item 27 are hereby incorporated into this item. Also addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron; and Hunt Braly representing Gate -King. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to adopt Resolution No. 0249 amending the adopted Via Princessa Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District, and instruct the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the adopted resolution with the County Recorder. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS Mayor Ferry recessed the meeting at 5:10 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m. ITEM 30 PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE Mayor Ferry opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, stated that all notices required have been provided. Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that based on the findings of the solid waste audit that was presented at the March 12, 2002 meeting, Council determined to hold a public hearing on the City's solid waste franchise agreements. The purpose of the public hearing is to obtain public input on whether the City should execute the March 2001 negotiated solid waste agreement with the existing refuse haulers or whether the City should go out to bid for a new franchise agreement. Addressing the Council on this item was Jan Bilson; John Steffen; Michael Naoum; John Grannis; Kent Carlson; Jennifer Kilpatrick; Valerie Thomas; Cam Noltemeyer; Connie Worden- Roberts; Ed Masterson representing Golden West K-9; Marsha McLean; Anthony Hart; Rick Winsman; Michael" Granen Christopher Townsley; Mary Edwards representing the North 14 Valley Coalition; Jeff Melodia; Berta Gonzalez -Harper; Glen Becerra; Barbara Waycott; Mary r Ellen Crosby representing Friends of O'Melling Park; Murray Siegel; Stephen Winkler; Lefty f( Randall representing Rent -a -Bin; Chris Hoeftlin; Annette Lucas; Roberta Gillis; Becky Bendikson; Ed Rendon representing Blue Barrel Disposal; Richard Asena representing Blue Barrel Disposal; Wayde Hunter representing North Valley Coalition; Bill Camarillo representing California Wood Recycling, Michael Barela; Ed Cox representing Carpet Clearance Warehouse; Allan Cameron; Ed Colley; Pat Warford; Jami Kennedy; Tim Ben Boydston representing Canyon Theatre Guild; Kenneth Eliasberg; Matt Terrell representing Atlas Consolidated Disposal; Chris Fall representing Blue Barrel and Santa Clarita Disposal; Bill Hutton representing Blue Barrel and Santa Clarita Disposal; and Karl McCarthy representing Blue Barrel Disposal. Twenty-five written comments were submitted. Mayor Ferry closed the public hearing. In response to inquiries from Mayor Ferry, Michelle Leonard of SCS Engineers and Jill Fosselman, Environmental Services Manager, provided additional information. Motion by Darcy, second by Ferry, to direct staff to return to Council with a new franchise agreement with the existing refuse haulers incorporating the March 13, 2001 proposed Council agreement points for execution by the Council, adding provisions for better amenities through reconsideration of that agreement. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Ferry Noes: Sellar, Smyth, Weste Absent: None Motion does not carry. Motion by Smyth, second by Waste, to direct staff to initiate the RFP process giving appropriate notifications in the commercial contract as well; with staff to prepare an amendment to the solid waste ordinance for Council's consideration. On roll call vote: Ayes: Kellar, Smyth, Weste Noes: Darcy, Ferry Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 31 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SOLID WASTE BASE YEAR STUDY RESULTS Council consensus to waive staff presentation. 15 In report, Jill Fosselman, Environmental Services Manager, stated that upon receiving a report from City staff on September 18, 2001 regarding the Final Report on the City of Santa Clarita 1999 and 2000 Solid Waste Diversion Analysis, City Council directed staff to prepare a 2000 reporting year Base Year Study. The purpose of a base year study is to assess total citywide diversion in a given year in comparison to the total amount of waste disposed. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the 2000 Base Year Study and direct staff to use the study for the preparation of a Base Year Modification Request form and submission of this form to the California Integrated Waste Management Board by April 10, 2002. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Weste, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ferry adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m. in memory of Merle Blanchard, Arthur J. Rousseau, and Daisy June Kiczenski. FUTURE MEETINGS No meeting will take place on April 9, 2002 due to the City's General Municipal Election. The neat regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1" floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Merits, CA. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 16 Inti, MAYOR