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Home My WebLink About2005-06-14 - AGENDAS - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 14, 2005 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA 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 - Weste CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING AND BALLOT TABULATION PROCESS FOR ANNEXING THE NORTHPARK AND STONECREST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS INTO THE CITY DISTRICTS: Accept public comment, allowing interested persons to "hear and be heard," concerning the Assessment Ballots, and the Annexation and Annual Levy of Assessments for the Northpark and Stonecrest Landscape Maintenance District areas and tabulation of Assessment Ballots. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct the assessment ballots be tabulated and results announced after accepting any public comment and closing the public hearing; Northpark: If a majority approval vote for Northpark exists, adopt the Resolution, confirming the annexation of Northpark into the City Landscape Districts; Stonecrest: If a majority approval vote for Stonecrest exists, adopt the Resolution, confirming the annexation of Stonecrest into the City Landscape Districts. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AWARDSIRECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Older Americans Recognition Day — Sonny Host Laura Hauser & Santa Clarita Valley Trails Advisory Committee PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY None 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 May 24, 2005 - special and regular City Council meetings CONVENE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 7, 2004 NEW BUSINESS 2. APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE REFINANCING OF PFA 1. THE 1997 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION - Consideration of refinancing the 1997 COPs to achieve savings to the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: CITY COUNCIL: Authorize the current refunding of the 1997 Certificates of Participation and the execution and delivery of the not to exceed $18,500,000 Refunding Certificates of Participation (Public Facilities) 2005 Series, approve the execution of sale documents, a trust agreement, a base lease, a lease agreement, assignment agreement, continuing disclosure agreement, escrow agreement and preliminary official statement and authorize the taking of certain actions in connection with the execution and delivery of such Refunding Certificates of Participation. PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY: Approve documents in connection with the execution and delivery of not to exceed $18,500,000 in Refunding Certificates of Participation (Public Facilities) 2005 Series. ADJOURN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately. 3. 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. 4. AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 - Since 1991, the City has administered the provision of public transportation services throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works provides funding for services in unincorporated areas. This Agreement is renewed annually. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Agreement with County of Los Angeles to provide public transportation services in a contract amount not to exceed $2,400,000 for Fiscal Year 2005/2006, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. 5. CEMEX BUDGET AND AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ASSOCIATES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Currently, the City is a party to four legal suits that pertain to Cemex Corporation's proposed sand and gravel mining in Soledad Canyon. This is a request for additional funding to continue the City's legal efforts to the end of the fiscal year. This item also requests that the City Council approve of amending the professional services agreement with Willdan Associates for environmental research services related to the Cemex opposition strategy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Transfer $200,000 from the Council Contingency (Account #2250-7401) to the Cemex operating account (Account #3110-8110 Project 06.00) for legal services. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to amend the professional services agreement with Willdan Associates, for environmental services related to the Cemex opposition strategy, for an additional amount not to exceed $50,000, subject to City Attorney approval. 6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-002 FOR THE RIVERPARK DEVELOPMENT - Consideration of adoption of an ordinance which approves Zone Change 02-002. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 02-002 (MASTER CASE 02-175) FOR THE RIVERPARK PROJECT SITE LOCATED ON 695.4 ACRES OF LAND AT THE TERMINUS OF NEWHALL RANCH ROAD, EAST OF BOUQUET CANYON ROAD BETWEEN THE CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY PROPERTY AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD". SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF THE 2004 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS - This ordinance will adopt the most recent edition of the California Electrical Code including local amendments as mandated by State law. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2004 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE PUBLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS AS TITLE 19 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE." 8. 2004-2005 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0039 AND M0044 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - The Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal project is an integral part of the City's pavement management program and adds pavement and slurry seal asphalt maintenance treatments to selected City streets. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the construction contract for the 2004-2005 Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, Project Nos. M0039 and M0044, to Security Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of $4,185,687.50; and authorize a ten percent contingency in the amount of $418,569.00; approve the expenditure of $125,000.00 from Account No. M0039001-8001 for construction management services; transfer $181,105.64 from Account No. 53016302-8001 to Account No. M0039302-8001, and transfer $23,578.66 from Account No. M0022001-8001 to Account No. M0039001- 8001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all project documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 9. AUTHORIZATION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 16TH STREET STORM DRAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT - This project will replace the storm drain system near the intersection of 16th Street and Walnut Street with a new system within the public right-of-way that will outlet to the Santa Clara River. The existing drain, located mostly on private property, is currently servicing public drainage. Portions of the existing system have collapsed and are beyond repair. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the 16th Street Storm Drain Replacement project by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District; and authorize the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to proceed with the construction of the project. 10. FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 ANNUAL CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER, ACCESS RAMPS, AND MEDIAN MODIFICATION - PROJECT NOS. M0042, M0043, T0022, AND C0023 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - This project improved and upgraded the City's sidewalk and drainage system by removing and replacing the existing damaged concrete sidewalks and curb and gutter system caused by tree root infiltration and pavement settlement. This year's program also included modification of identified city medians to improve traffic flow. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Accept the completion of the construction contract executed by Kalban, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Concrete Rehabilitation Program of removal and replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, handicapped access ramps and median modification, Project Nos. M0042, M0043, T0022 and C0023; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; direct staff to release the retention amount 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law; and adequately provide for project costs associated with the construction of these projects by authorizing the transfer of funds in the total amount of $25,998.92. 11. CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR GAP CLOSURE, PROJECT NO. S1001 - FACILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE GAS COMPANY (SEMPRA) AND AGREEMENTS AND CONSENTS FOR ENTRY, POSSESSION, USE, AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY - This item is for the City's Cross Valley Connector Gap Closure, which will extend Newhall Ranch Road from Interstate 5 to Copper Hill Drive. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the execution of the facility relocation agreements with The Gas Company (Sempra) in the amount of $745,000.00 pending approval of the FY 05-06 Budget for the Cross Valley Connector (CVC) Gap Closure, Project No. 51001; authorize the execution of agreements and consent documents, including entry permits, possession and use agreements, consent agreements, real estate acquisition and purchase agreements, and the execution of right-of-way documents for the CVC Gap Closure; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 12. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL ZONES WITHIN LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOS. 1, Tl AND T1A: Resolution calling for an Engineer's Report detailing the annual levy of assessments for all zones within Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Nos. 1, Tl, T1A and A-2 for Fiscal Year 2005/06, and setting a date for a public hearing on the report. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the resolution to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, approve the preliminary Engineer's Report, and set the public hearing for July 12, 2005. 13. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 RENEWAL OF LANDSCAPE CONTRACTS: City Council has previously reviewed and approved the awarding of multi-year maintenance and inspection contracts for the various landscape maintenance district contractors listed in the agenda report. As a procedural matter, expenditure authorization must be granted for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the continuation of contracts for maintenance and inspection of the LMD's, and for routine and emergency repairs/replacements within these districts, as described in the attached contract detail sheet, contingent on the adoption of the proposed 2005-2006 Fiscal Year budget. 14. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL ZONES WITHIN STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1. - Resolution calling for an Engineer's Report detailing the annual levy of assessments for all zones within Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2005/06, and calling for a Public Hearing on the report. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the Resolution to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, approve the preliminary Engineer's Report, and set the Public Hearing for July 12, 2005. 15. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND CONTINUED MAINTENANCE FOR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA NOS. 3, 6,18,19, 20 AND 22 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 - Resolution calling for an Engineer's Report detailing the annual levy of assessments for Drainage Benefit Assessment Area Nos. 3, 6, 18, 19, 20 and 22 for Fiscal Year 2005/06, and calling for a Public Hearing on the report. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the Resolution to initiate proceedings for the annual levy of assessments, approve the preliminary Engineer's Report, and set the Public Hearing for July 12, 2005. 16. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20, 21, and 22 - Approval of the Check Registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 20, 21, and 22. CONVENE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 10, 2005 JOINT PUBLIC BEARING 17. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 ANNUAL BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR SCRDA 1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - Joint Public Hearing of the Council and Redevelopment Agency on the proposed Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Operating Budget, Redevelopment Agency Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvement Program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Operating Budget and Five -Year Capital Improvement Program, and schedule the budget for adoption at the June 28, 2005 joint City Council and Redevelopment Agency meeting. ADJOURN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH LAFCO FOR THE SOUTH SANTA CLARITA SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT (MC 05-078), LOCATED OUTSIDE THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE CITY LIMITS GENERALLY EAST OF INTERSTATE 5 AND WEST OF THE CITY LIMITS - This action would authorize the City Manager, or designee, to file an application to LAFCO for the South Santa Clarita sphere of influence amendment to amend the City's existing sphere of influence to include approximately 595 acres of area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to file a sphere of influence amendment application with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) NEW BUSINESS 19. FIRST READING OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS RECYCLING ORDINANCE - As part of the City's ongoing efforts to divert waste from landfills and to comply with the State mandated diversion rate of 50 percent (AB 939), the City has prepared a Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) recycling ordinance. The ordinance will require a minimum of 50 percent diversion of the waste materials generated through several construction and demolition related projects throughout the City. 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 THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.46, CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, TO DIVISION 3 OF TITLE 15 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE." ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. 10 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 June 9, 2005, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 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 11