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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-25 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, November 25, 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 H) INVOCATION - McLean CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE - Girl Scout Troop 380 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) AWARDSIRECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Fire Fighters PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY League of California Cities - Helen Putnam Award The Association of Public Treasurer's United States & Canada for Certification of Excellence of Investment Policy 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. 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 November 4, 2003 - special and adjourned City Council meeting CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES - READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES - Govemment 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. ACCEPTANCE OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT - The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) provides competitive grants to cities and counties for household hazardous waste programs. This year the CIWMB awarded the City with funds in the amount of $67,218 for use in an e -waste amnesty collection program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept grant funds provided by the California Integrated Waste Management Board, increase estimated revenues in Account No. 453-5171 by $67,218, and appropriate $67,218 to Account No. 5715-8001. 3. TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NO. 335 AND NO. 336 - Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 26 and No. 32 provide wastewater treatment services cooperatively through the Santa Clarita Valley Joint Sewerage System. To provide wastewater treatment service to property located outside of the District's service area, the boundary must be expanded through the annexation process. As part of this process, a tax -sharing resolution to provide the required funding to the Sanitation District is adopted by the public agency responsible for providing services to the subject property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt two resolutions approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 335 and No. 336. 4. MULTI -WAY STOP SIGN WARRANTS FOR RESIDENTIAL STREET INTERSECTIONS - California Vehicle Code Section 21100(d) allows local authorities to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution regulating traffic by means of official traffic control devices. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution establishing multi -way stop sign warrants for residential street intersections within the City of Santa Clarita. 5. TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY, PROJECT NO. F0003 — AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND GRANT ALL UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY SITE - This project will create a new facility to meet the existing and short-term expansion needs of the Santa Clarita Transit System over the next five to ten years. The initial construction phase will address all current deficiencies, as well as provide for the use of alternative fuels to meet new regulations. Particular design considerations must address efficient phasing of the facility, identifying utility needs of the facility given the existing inventory, while developing the site for future ultimate build -out. It will also allow all utilities to acquire needed easements to construct, operate, and maintain utility services on the Transit Maintenance Facility Site. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the construction contract for the Transit Maintenance Facility, Project No. F0003, to Fedcon General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $15,669,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $1,566,900; grant all utility easements for the Transit Maintenance Facility site; authorize the appropriations of $475,274 to Account No. F0003801-8001 and the amount of $75,002 to Account No. F0003205-8001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 6. UTILITIES AGREEMENT FOR THE BOUQUET CANYON BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT - DISTRICT NOS. 26 AND 32 - PROJECT NO. 51035- The City and County Sanitation Districts, through their respective counsel, dispute who should be responsible for the cost of protection and relocation of the District's sewer facilities in the area of the Bouquet Canyon Bridge Widening Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Utilities Agreement with Los Angeles County Sanitation District Nos. 26 and 32 for the Bouquet Canyon Bridge, Project No. S 1035, subject to City Attorney approval. 7. TRACT MAP NO. 54271 - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Approval of Tract Map No. 54271 (Condominium Map, North Valencia II Annexation) consisting of approximately 11.8 acres, located at the southwesterly corner of McBean Parkway and Cottage Circle Drive, and owned by Valencia II Associates, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tract Map No. 54271; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication for public use and road purposes; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the Tract Map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Tract Map; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements. 8. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 - Annexing the following territory into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 as: Annexation No. 2003-L54, single-family residential, Tract Nos. 51857 and 52372; Annexation No. 2003-L55, single-family residential, Tract Nos. 44859, 44850, and 44851; and Annexation No. 2003-L58, single-family residential, Tract Nos. 44481, 44692, and 44693 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt three resolutions to initiate annexation proceedings for Annexations No. 2003-L54, 2003-L55, and 2003-L58 into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1; approve the respective Engineer's Report; declare the City's intention to annex the territories; and set the public hearing for January 27, 2004. 9. STATE INITIATIVE: THE LOCAL TAXPAYERS AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT - The League of California Cities, California State Association of Counties and Special District Association are sponsoring an initiative for the November 2004 ballot. The Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act would require voter approval before the California Legislature can reduce or shift local funding as has been done over the past decade to balance the state budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Support The Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act and direct staff to return to the City Council for periodic updates as to the status of the initiative qualification process. 10. COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION - The members of the City Council are compensated monthly by the City for the substantial amount of time and effort they contribute leading our local government. Each Councilmember makes personal and financial sacrifices in order to fulfill the responsibilities associated with their jobs. The last City Council compensation adjustment took place on July 1, 2002. 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 SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES." 11. AWARD OF JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT - Renew contracts for the on-going janitorial maintenance services for all existing and new park facilities, including the new Aquatic Center at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Renew the janitorial contracts to Bell Building Maintenance Services in the total amount of $266,997. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. 12. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO RE -ADOPT THE STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SEMS) FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN, TRAINING, RESPONDING, AND REPORTING IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. - Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code (GC) also known as the California Emergency Services ACT (ESA), defines emergency plans, scope and authority of the State Emergency Plan, authority of the Governor to ensure the development of local plans in coordination with the state plan, and responsibilities of cities and counties to develop emergency plans (GC § 8550 et seq). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Resolution of the City of Santa Clarita to re -adopt SEMS for the City of Santa Clarita's Emergency Operations Plan, training, responding, and reporting, in the event of an emergency. Sign Letter of Promulgation to officials, employees, and citizens of Santa Clarita. 13. CITY TO RECEIVE DONATION FROM THE GAS COMPANY FOR EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT - As a result of the recent wildland fires, the Gas Company has donated $10,000 to the City to enhance our emergency preparedness equipment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the $10,000 donation to be appropriated to account number 7433-7312 and increase estimated revenues in account number 001-6714. Determine at a later date what equipment needs to be purchased. 14. LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST - Section 54970 of the Government Code, also known as "The Maddy Act" requires that the legislative body must cause to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions and committees which are appointed by the City Council. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Local Appointments List and designate the Valencia Public Library to receive a copy of the list. 15. GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - APRIL 13, 2004 - The City of Santa Clarita will hold a general municipal election on April 13, 2004 to elect two members of the City Council for seats currently held by Bob Kellar and Cameron Smyth. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held April 13, 2004; adopt a resolution requesting the County of Los Angeles to render specified services to the City; adopt a resolution adopting regulations for candidates for elective office; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Martin & Chapman Company to provide election services in an amount not to exceed $88,000 as budgeted in account 2802-8110, subject to City Attorney approval. 16. FORMATION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH) - In January of 2002, the City Council approved the Golden Valley Ranch Development. In conjunction with the approval of of this development, the City, the Owner (PacSun) and the Golden Valley Ranch Task Force entered into a settlement agreement in which, among other things, in exchange for approval of the residential development, the Owner agreed to set aside approximately 920 acres of open space within the development and be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of such open space. As part of this settlement agreement, the City agreed to initiate formation proceedings for a special assessment district for the ongoing maintenance of the open space. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to initiate the formation of the City of Santa Clarita Open Space Maintenance District (Golden Valley Ranch); adopt a resolution which approves the Engineer! Report, declares the City's intention to annex territory; and setting the public hearing for November 25, 2003. r 17. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 43, 44, 45, AND 46 - Approval of the Check Registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 43, 44, 45, and 46. LA PUBLIC HEARINGS 18. APPROVAL OF THE FORMATION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH) - In January of 2002, the City Council approved the Golden Valley Ranch Development. In conjunction with the approval of of this development, the City, the Owner (PacSun) and the Golden Valley Ranch Task Force entered into a settlement agreement in which, among other things, in exchange for approval of the residential development, the Owner agreed to set aside approximately 920 acres of open space within the development and be responsible for the on-going maintenance of such open space. As part of this settlement agreement, the City agreed to initiate formation proceedings for a special assessment district for the on-going maintenance of the open space. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution to approve the formation of the City of Santa Clarita Open Space Maintenance District (Golden Valley Ranch). 19. AMEND, RESTATE AND REORGANIZE VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 17.19 SIGN REGULATION OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) - The amendments reflect an attempt to enhance the Sign Code's clarity and to eliminate inconsistent or repetitive provisions that have accumulated over the years thereby making the Code more streamlined and user-friendly. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Open the public hearing, receive staff's presentation, receive public testimony, close the public hearing, discuss and introduce the ordinance, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING MASTER CASE 03-254, WHICH AMENDS AND RESTATES CHAPTER 17.19 ENTITLED "SIGN REGULATIONS (PRIVATE PROPERTY)" OF TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE and pass to second reading. we 20. AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MASTER CASE NO. 03-140 - Appeal submitted by Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment (SCOPE) for development of a 13.8 acre site with a 155,000 square foot commercial center within the SP -BP (Specific Plan -Business Park) Zone. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing, adopt a resolution approving Master Case 03-140, subject to conditions and approve the revised Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project. 21. MODIFICATION OF MASTER CASE 97-212, GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH PROJECT - One change is being proposed to the original project approval for Master Case 97-212, the Golden Valley Ranch Project. The project applicant seeks to increase the total allowable commercial square footage by 7,829 from 610,930 square feet to 618,759 square feet to accommodate a mezzanine -level storage area at the Kohl's department store, which will be located on the southern commercial superpad. The additional square footage will not alter the type of use of the overall commercial center, will not increase the building footprint of the commercial structure, and will not require additional grading work. The 0.25 FAR, as analyzed in the EIR and conditioned in the original project, will be retained. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution to modify Master Case 97-212, Golden Valley Ranch Project, to increase the commercial square footage by 7,829 square feet for a total of 618,759 square feet to allow for a mezzanine -level storage area at the proposed Kohl's department store to be located along the future Golden Valley Road east of SR 14 within the Golden Valley Ranch Project. 22. RED LIGHT PHOTO ENFORCEMENT - Implementation of a Citywide Red Light Photo Enforcement Program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing; approve implementation of a Citywide Red Light Photo Enforcement Program; award a five-year contract with extensions for the Red Light Photo Enforcement Program, Project No. I0002, to Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc.; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 10 NEW BUSINESS 23. PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS - Consideration of possible ways to provide benefit to residents when registering for Parks, Recreation and Community Services programs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve implementation of priority registration for City residents at City -constructed facilities for impacted Parks, Recreation, and Community Services programs. 24. FESTIVAL OF HOLIDAYS CHILDREN'S PARADE FUNDING - This event is open to all children in the City and encourages people to spend time in downtown Newhall. The parade has been well received by the local community in the past but requires financial support for road closures to be operational for the December 2003 event. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate $2,055 from City Council contingency account 2200-7401, with $1,194 to account 1811-7017 for Field Services overtime, and $861 to account 1811-8001 for other related expenses. ADJOURNMENT in memory of Charles Ariel Weigel, City employee David Bono, and Sheriffs Deputy Matthew Pavelka. FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia., Santa Clarita CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. 11 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 November 20, 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. Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 12