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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-26 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 26, 2003 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st 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) 255-4291. 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 11) INVOCATION - McLean CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) AWARDSIRECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SCV Too-X-Treme Youth Baseball Team Miss Southern California Jr. Teen Queen - Lauren Barlow PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Hal Barlow, representing Santa Clarita Valley Athletic Association, and Millie Jones, representing Supervisor Mike Antonovich, regarding Youth Programs/Fields 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 (3) 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. 2 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 July 4, 2003 - special meeting July 8, 2003 - special meeting July 8, 2003 - special and regular City Council meetings August 6, 2003 - special meeting CONSENT CALENDAR 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. OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS FISCAL YEAR 2002 STATE DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM - The Office of Domestic Preparedness has been awarded an $8,108.50 grant, through a competitive process, from the Office of Domestic Preparedness for the purchase of specialized equipment. This equipment will enhance the capability of local responders (SCV Sheriffs Station) to respond to incidents of terrorism through the acquisition of personal protective equipment and detection equipment. The grant is 100% federally funded. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate $8,108.50 to account number 74420-8001 in Fiscal Year 2003-04 budget, and increase revenue estimates for account number 109-6714 to $8,108.50. 3 3. OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS FISCAL YEAR 2003 PART II STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a $35,689 grant, distributed on a per capita basis, from the Office of Domestic Preparedness for the purchase of specialized equipment that will enhance the capabilities of local responders to respond to incidents of terrorism. This grant provides for the 100% reimbursement of the equipment purchases. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept Office of Domestic Preparedness State Homeland Security Grant for a total of $35,689 into account number 74420-8001 in Fiscal Year 2003-04, and increase revenue estimates for account number 109-6714 to $35,689; authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney's approval. 4. SANTA CLARITA BLUE RIBBON YOUTH MEMORIAL - The Blue Ribbon Task Force Memorial Committee is proposing to build a memorial for Santa Clarita Valley teens killed in traffic collisions. The memorial will provide a safe, centralized location for young people and family members to mourn, as well as serve as an educational tool to deter future deaths. The committee has selected a site in Central Park and has started a fund-raising campaign for the project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the proposed project and the selected site within Central Park for a memorial. Direct staff to proceed with the future Santa Clarita Blue Ribbon Youth Memorial. 5. SCHERZINGER LANE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. S3013 - APPROVAL OF RE -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 TO 2003-2004, APPROVAL OF PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This project will improve the community by constructing sidewalk and curb and gutter, reconstructing the existing street surface, including the installation of the main line sewer, and installing streetlights. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate funds in the amount of $582,810 from Fund 104 (CDBG) to CIP Project No. 53013104; approve the project plans and specifications; award the construction contract to Padilla Paving Company for the Scherzinger Lane Street Improvements, Project No. 53013, in the amount of $506,791.30, and authorize a contingency amount of $76,018.70; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 112 6. FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER, AND ACCESS RAMPS - PROJECT NOS. M0040, M0041, AND T0020 - AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - These capital improvement projects consist of the removal and replacement of damaged sidewalk, driveway approach, curb and gutter, and the construction of access ramps at various locations within the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the construction contract for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Concrete Rehabilitation Program, Project Nos. M0040, M0041, and T0020, to Kalban, Inc. in the amount of $231,600.00, and authorize an 8% contingency in the amount of $18,400.00; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 7. TRACT MAP NO. 53901-01 (CREEKSIDE, NORTH VALENCIA II ANNEXATION) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Approval of Tract Map No. 53901-01 (Creekside, North Valencia II Annexation) consisting of approximately 28.66 acres, located west of McBean Parkway, between Copper Hill Drive and the existing Skycrest Development, and owned by Hidden Creek Village, L.L.C. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tract Map No. 53901-01 (Creekside, North Valencia II Annexation); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication, rights and easements; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements. 8. TRACT MAP NO. 53918 (ALTA VISTA, NORTH VALENCIA II ANNEXATION) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Approval of Tract Map No. 53918 (Alta Vista, North Valencia II Annexation) consisting of approximately 58.56 acres, located east of Copper Hill Drive, between Decoro Drive and Smyth Drive, west of Valencia High School, and owned by Lennar Alta Vista, Delaware Limited Liability Company. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tract Map No. 53918 (Alta Vista, North Valencia lI Annexation); accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication, rights and easements; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements. 5 9. ESTABLISHING NO -STOPPING ZONE ALONG SAN FERNANDO ROAD - Establish a no -stopping zone along both sides of San Fernando Road, generally between Magic Mountain Parkway and the Placerita Creek Bridge. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution establishing a no -stopping zone along the east side of San Fernando Road, from Magic Mountain Parkway to approximately 1,000 feet south of the Placerita Creek Bridge, and along the west side of San Fernando Road, from approximately 1,800 feet south of Magic Mountain Parkway to the Placerita Creek Bridge. 10. ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH NEW JERSEY TRANSIT AND CONTRACT WITH MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES FOR THE FUTURE PURCHASE OF EXPANSION AND REPLACEMENT BUSES - Staff recommends that, in lieu of issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the future purchase of expansion and replacement buses, the City Council approve the proposed Assignment Agreement with New Jersey Transit. This agreement assigns to the City the rights under the option provision of New Jersey Transit's existing contract to enter into an agreement for the future purchase of fifteen buses. Subsequent to this approval, staff recommends approval of a contract with Motor Coach Industries for the manufacture of these buses. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive City purchasing policy and approve the Assignment Agreement with New Jersey Transit in lieu of issuing a Request for Proposal. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Assignment Agreement, and negotiate and execute the contract with Motor Coach Industries, subject to City Attorney approval. 11. DIRECTION TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT ADJUSTING THE SAND CANYON ROAD ULTIMATE RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTH - The segment of Sand Canyon Road located between Soledad Canyon Road to the north and Placerita Canyon Road to the south is listed as a Major Highway in the City of Santa Clarita General Plan Circulation Element. Designation as a Major Highway requires 116 feet for the ultimate right-of-way. However, the Circulation Element also specifies that the segment of Sand Canyon Road, south of Lost Canyon Road, will remain a two-lane roadway (one lane in each direction), although deceleration lanes and turn lanes may be required. Also, an equestrian trail is planned along this segment of Sand Canyon Road. Staff recommends that Council direct staff to adjust the ultimate right-of-way width to be consistent with its continued operation as a two-lane roadway with an equestrian trail. This roadway width adjustment will require an amendment to the General Plan Circulation Element. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to initiate an amendment to the Santa Clarita General Plan Circulation Element, adjusting the ultimate right-of-way width of Sand Canyon Road, from Lost Canyon Road to Placerita Canyon Road. 0 12. REVISIONS TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE - Revisions to the previously approved amendment to the General Plan Housing Element in response to comments provided by the State Department of Housing and Community Development RECOMMENDED ACTION: Find that the proposed revisions are consistent with the previously adopted Negative Declaration prepared for the project, review the revised General Plan Housing Element Amendment, and direct staff to forward the revised Element to the HCD for compliance review. 13. CALHOME GRANT APPLICATION FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER LOANS - A resolution allowing staff to apply to the State of California for a $500,000 grant to be used to provide second mortgages for first-time home buyers. The funding source is Proposition 46 Housing Bond funds approved by the California voters in 2002. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for first-time home buyer loans, and direct the City Manager or designee to enter into necessary agreements as approved by the City Attorney. 14. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, AND 33 - Approval of the Check Registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33. 7 PUBLIC HEARINGS 15. UDC AMENDMENT - An amendment to sections 17.07.010, 17.10.010, and 17.15.020 of the City's Unified Development Code regarding second units and guesthouses. The amendments will also add section 17.03.110 to establish an Administrative Permit Ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the Public Hearing; adopt a Resolution finding that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; introduce and pass to second reading an Ordinance approving Unified Development Code Amendment 03-001 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO APPROVE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 03-001 TO AMEND SECTIONS 17.07.010, 17.10.010, AND 17.15.020 OF THE CITY'S UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND ADD SECTION 17.03.110 TO ESTABLISH AN ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT ORDINANCE. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16. REVIEW OF DIAPER RECYCLING PILOT PROGRAM - At the May 13, 2003 City Council meeting, Council directed staff to continue the diaper recycling pilot program for an additional three months to further monitor the program and to gather the additional information needed to evaluate the feasibility of implementing the program citywide. Council directed staff to return with the results of the program on August 26, 2003 and to present to the Council the results of the program and to measure the success of the program based on its participation rate, setout rate, tonnage collected/diversion, and tipping fees/cost of collection and processing. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive information on the nine-month diaper recycling pilot program. Based on the evaluation of the pilot results Council to direct staff to discontinue the program and to instruct Knowaste to market the Knowaste Diaper Processor II (KDP II) for sale. NEW BUSINESS 17. UPDATE TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM THE TMC EXECUTIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Update regarding ongoing TMC developments and future events RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive verbal update from representatives of the TMC Executive Advisory Committee. 18. FEDERAL ADVOCACY UPDATE - The City of Santa Clarita retains the services of John Montgomery and John O'Donnell for federal legislative advocacy in Washington, D.C. Mr. O'Donnell will provide a brief oral report to the Council regarding FY 2004 appropriations and other activities being undertaken by the City's Washington legislative advocates. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive verbal report form the City's federal legislative advocates. 19. SANTA CLARITA SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, LLC EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS PERIOD TO EXPLORE AND NEGOTIATE MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL IN SANTA CLARITA - Santa Clarita Sports & Entertainment, LLC is interested in working with the City to bring a minor league baseball team to Santa Clarita. Toward this effort, they would like the City to grant them an exclusive rights period of 24-36 months, which they feel would enable them to adequately negotiate and complete all necessary aspects and acquisitions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide direction on granting Santa Clarita Sports & Entertainment, LLC an exclusive rights period of 24-36 months. ADJOURNMENT In memory of Lorraine Eleanor Grimaldo, Randy Ott and Carmen Sarre. M FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will not be held Tuesday, September 2, 2003. The regular meeting of the City Council scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2003 is canceled due to anticipated lack of quorum. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st 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 August 21, 2003, 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. �/" ZR Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 10