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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-28 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, November 28, 2006 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1St Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA 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 - Smyth CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Smyth Resignation Comments PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER SMYTH AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Jim Stahl upon his retirement from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Marketing Awards - 3CMA 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. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 14, 2006 - special and regular City Council meetings RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 22, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR SCRDA 1. 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 Redevelopment Agency. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Local Appointments List and designate the Valencia Public Library to receive a copy of the list. ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENE 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. 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. TRACT MAP NO. 52414-01 (COMMERCIAL PHASE OF GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Tract Map No. 52414-01 consists of approximately 95.7 acres, and is located north of Golden Valley Road at Lost Canyon Road. The property is owned by PacSun, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tract Map No. 52414-01; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; 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. 4 3. TRACT MAP NOS. 52414-04,52414-05,52414-06, and 52414 (RESIDENTIAL PHASES OF GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAPS AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Tract Map No. 52414-04 consists of approximately 74.6 acres, is located south of Golden Valley Road and west of Via Princessa; Tract Map No. 52414-05 consists of approximately 20.8 acres, is located southwest of Marsha McLean Parkway and southeast of Via Princessa; Tract Map No. 52414-06 consists of approximately 38.5 acres, is located southwest of Marsha McLean Parkway and southeast of Via Princessa; Tract Map No. 52414 consists of approximately 21.0 acres, is located north of Oak Crest Drive and southeast of Via Princessa. The property contained by all the tracts is owned by PacSun, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tract Map Nos. 52414-04, 52414-05, 52414-06, and 52414; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the tract maps; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the tract maps; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements described on the tract maps. 4. PARCEL MAP NO. 60337 (COMMERCIAL PHASE OF GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Approval of Parcel Map No. 60337 consisting of approximately 56.22 acres, located east of SR -14 at Golden Valley Road, and owned by GMS Golden Valley Ranch, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Tract Map No. 60337; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; 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; instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Agreement for Subdivision Improvements; and instruct the City Manager or designee to execute the Golden Valley Bridge Widening Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval. 5 5. PARCEL MAP NO. 62162 (COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM MAP - TOURNEY MEDICAL SUITES) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION -Parcel Map No. 62162 consists of approximately 2.70 acres, is located in the southeast corner east of Tourney Road and south of Magic Mountain Parkway, and is owned by Tourney Medical Suites, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Parcel Map No. 62162; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the Parcel Map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Parcel Map; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Parcel Map. 6. PARCEL MAP NO. 63295 (BRIDGEPORT MARKETPLACE, NORTHEAST CORNER OF MCBEAN PARKWAY AND NEWHALL RANCH ROAD) - APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Approval of Parcel Map No. 63295 consists of approximately 30.92 acres, located at the northeast corner of McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road, and owned by Bridgeport Marketplace, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Parcel Map No. 63295; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the Parcel Map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Parcel Map; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Parcel Map. 7. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION SHOP LOCAL PROGRAM - Approval of funds for public/private partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Automobile Dealers Association for the Shop Local Program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve $60,000 for a public/private partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Automobile Dealers Association for continuing the Shop Local program. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Santa Clarita Valley Auto Dealers Association, subject to City Attorney approval. Funds are budgeted in account number 3210-8110. 8. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 8 (ANIMALS) OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM FOR DOGS, TO REQUIRE MICROCHIPPING OF DOGS, AND TO ESTABLISH NEW FEES FOR ALTERED AND UNALTERED DOG LICENSES - The City of Santa Clarita's Community Preservation Division currently oversees the contract with Los Angeles County for animal control services. The proposed revisions to the ordinance mirror changes adopted by Los Angeles County Animal Control Services to Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 8 (ANIMALS) OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM FOR DOGS, TO REQUIRE MICROCHIPPING OF DOGS, AND TO ESTABLISH NEW FEES FOR ALTERED AND UNALTERED DOG LICENSES." 9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50 "TOBACCO CONTROL" OF TITLE 9 "HEALTH AND SAFETY", OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CITY PARKS - Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 9.50 "Tobacco Control" of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code which will prohibit smoking in City parks. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50 "TOBACCO CONTROL" OF TITLE 9 "HEALTH AND SAFETY", OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CITY PARKS." 7 10. SAND CANYON TRAIL, PHASE II, PROJECT NO. T3011- AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - Phase Il of the Sand Canyon Trail will provide for a trail along Sand Canyon Road from Live Oak Springs Road northerly toward Road Runner Street. This multi -use trail will be used for non -motorized vehicles, pedestrians, recreational cyclists, equestrians, and school children adding a higher element of safety along the busy canyon road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications, and award the construction contract for the Sand Canyon Trail, Phase Il, Project No. T3011, to Richard May Construction Inc. in the amount of $214,604, and authorize a 10% contingency in the amount of $ 21,460. Authorize $18,000 for construction management and labor compliance services. Authorize staff to recognize $150,000 in estimated revenues in Account Number 210-5154, and appropriate $150,000 to Account Number T3011210-8001 to properly account for the Los Angeles County Park and Open Space District Grant. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval, arising out of this project. 11. 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. 12. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.26, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND 2.28, PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE - Proposed amendments to the municipal code for consistency and to reflect current practices for the Planning and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commissions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.26, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND CHAPTER 2.28, PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION." 13. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE LIGHT-DUTY TRUCK - Award a contract for the purchase of a light-duty truck to support the graffiti abatement program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Rescind award of contract to Raceway Ford, find the bids from Raceway Ford and Lake Chevrolet not responsive, award the contract to Reynolds Buick/GMC for the purchase of one light-duty truck, and authorize City Manager to execute the contract, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval, for an amount not to exceed $37,859.89, from account numbers 7428-8610 and 7428-8615. 14. FREEDOM FARE FOR SENIORS - Extension of FREEdom for Seniors Pilot Program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Extend the FREEdom for Seniors pilot program through January 31, 2007. The program provides fixed -route fares at no cost during all hours of local transit operation for seniors ages 60 and above. 15. ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA TO PURCHASE BUSES - Approve an Assignment agreement with Los Angeles County MTA and Contract with North American Bus Industries for the purchase of two, sixty -foot articulated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for service expansion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive the formal bid process, and approve the Assignment Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Assignment Agreement, and negotiate and execute the contract with North American Bus Industries (NABI), subject to City Attorney approval; increase estimated revenue of $1,540,000 in account #801-5176 and appropriate $1,540,000 into account #2460-8615. 16. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE - The Transportation Development Plan (TDP) Update is intended to project future service needs and identify a corresponding financial plan necessary to meet such needs. The TDP encompasses a ten year period, covering Santa Clarita Transit's fiscal years 2006 to 2015, and evaluates service needs on a regional basis. Rapidly developing Santa Clarita Valley communities in unincorporated areas are also included. The TDP provides the mechanism for Santa Clarita Transit's ongoing planning activities and acts as the document by which the City can communicate its service plans and financial needs to the various funding jurisdictions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the 2006 Transportation Development Plan. The City Council reviewed and discussed this plan at its Study Session held on November 7, 2006. 17. PROCUREMENT OF REPLACEMENT NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE - The switch devices that comprise a significant portion of the City's network infrastructure have reached the end of their service life and are starting to malfunction on a consistent basis. The failure of this equipment results in computers becoming disconnected from the rest of the network, causes significant network downtime, and are in need of replacement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate $60,500 from the Technology Replacement Fund (Fund 601) to account #2311-8610, award a contract for replacement network infrastructure to AT&T in the amount not to exceed $55,000, plus a 10% contingency of $5,500, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract or modify the award in the event impossibility of performance arises, subject to City Attorney approval. 18. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 43 AND 44 - Approval of the Check Registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 43 and 44. 10 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT PROCESS- At the November 14, 2006 City Council meeting, the City Council declared an intention to conduct a City Council appointment process in anticipation of when the vacancy occurs and directed the City Manager to formulate an appointment procedure that would include community interview panels for the City Council's consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report, discuss the recommended process, and approve the following: the recommended appointment process timeline; criteria for formulating a Community Interview Panel; the list of recommended Community Panelists; the recommended Community Panel process; and the recommended City Council interview process. NEW BUSINESS 20. AMENDMENT TO RESIDENTIAL FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH BLUE BARREL DISPOSAL TO EXECUTE NEW IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINES - Pursuant to the Residential Franchise Agreement, Waste Management Inc./Blue Barrel Disposal is required to use alternative fueled vehicles for their collection services and is also required to implement a volume -based rate structure pilot program and meet minimum recycling requirements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve resolution for the first amendment to the agreement between City of Santa Clarita and USA Waste Of California, Inc., dba Blue Barrel Disposal (Franchise Agreement) to execute new implementation deadlines for the use of alternative fueled vehicles and for a volume -based rate structure pilot program. The amendment will set the new commencement date for both programs for April 15, 2007 and require Blue Barrel to submit an updated transition plan outlining implementation deadlines for all programs. The amendment would also extend the deadline to meet minimum recycling requirements (50 percent) from the quarter ending September 30, 2006 to the quarter ending March 30, 2007. 11 ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETINGS The regular City Council Study Session scheduled for held Tuesday, December 5, 2006 will not be held. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2006 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 November 22, 2006, 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. Z:�A Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 12