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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-12 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (3)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA . CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 12, 2006 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 11) INVOCATION - Weste CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY None 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 November 28, 2006 - special and regular City Council meetings CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 28, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR CC/SCRDA 1. FY 06-07 MID -YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS- Each year at this time, City staff takes the opportunity to review the City's adopted budget to determine if any financial adjustments are necessary. As with every year, expenditure, revenue, and capital project budgets are reviewed for items that will assist City Departments in managing their operations to the end of the fiscal year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Authorize adjustments to fiscal year 2006-07 budgeted expenditures, revenues, and capital projects in the amount specified. Adopt a Resolution providing for Compensation of the Employees of the City and amending the Position Classification Plan. Redevelopment Agency: Authorize adjustments to fiscal year 2006-07 budgeted expenditures and revenues in the amounts specified. ADJOURN SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 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. 2. 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. 3. TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NOS. 280 AND 1009 - The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District provides wastewater treatment services within the District's service area. 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 resolution approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation Nos. 280 and 1009. 4. FY 2006-07 CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT - The Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant is allocated to municipalities for public safety programs. Funding will be used for the Sheriffs COBRA Team to oversee youth - related law enforcement efforts and crime prevention. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the request from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Santa Clarita Valley Station, to use the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Funds, under Assembly Bill 3229, to continue funding the COBRA (Career Offenders Burglary Robbery Apprehension) Team; establish estimated revenue of $325,845 in Account Number 211-5211, Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund; appropriate $325,845 to Account Number 7441-8001 for Contractual Services to implement the COBRA Team's programs; athorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any contracts, agreements, or change orders arising out of this program. 5. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NEWHALL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, THE GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY- Joint Resolution approving and accepting the Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue from "Newhall County Water District Annexation No. 2005-30" to the Newhall County Water District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Joint Resolution approving and accepting the Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue resulting from "Newhall County Water District Annexation No. 2005-30" to the Newhall County Water District related to the Gate King Industrial Park project. 6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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: Adopt 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." 7. SUMMARY VACATION OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON LOT 63 OF TRACT MAP NO. 8575 - The owner, Philip R. Weary, has requested to vacate a sanitary sewer easement since it is unnecessary because the plan to construct a public sewer within this easement has been abandoned. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of a sanitary sewer easement on Lot 63 of Tract Map No. 8575 dedicated to the City of Santa Clarita by Recorded Document No.06-0318903 dated February 9, 2006; and direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the office of the Registrar -Recorder of the County of Los Angeles. 8. 2006-07 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0052 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT - The Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Programs improve various streets throughout the City by resurfacing and sealing surface cracks to enhance skid resistant properties and increase pavement life. This results in a smoother ride for traffic, an enhanced appearance of the area, and extends the economic life of the roadway. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to Pavement Engineering Inc. for engineering design services for the 2006-07 Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal Programs, Project No. M0052, in the amount of $132,035.00, and authorize a $13,205.00 contingency expenditure; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 6 9. TEMPORARY FIRE STATION NO. 132, PROJECT NO. F3013 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT CONTRACTS - This project will construct a temporary fire station at 29310 Sand Canyon,Road. The station will serve as a public safety facility, and reduce emergency response time for residents in the surrounding area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications for Temporary Fire Station No. 132, Project No. F3013; award the pre-engineered steel building contract to Bottenfield Construction, Inc. for $331,000.00, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $50,000.00; award the site work construction contract to C.A. Rasmussen, Inc. for $829,899.50, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $125,000; increase anticipated revenues in the amount of $875,000.00 to Revenue Account No. 455-4511; appropriate $875,000.00 from Revenue Account No. 455-4511 to Expenditure Account No. F3013455- 8001; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval; and award various construction support contracts totaling $175,000.00. 10. OVERHEAD STREET NAME SIGN, PROJECT NO. C0029 - AWARD CONTRACT The street name signs will be installed at gateway locations within the City, and will create an identity for the City that is consistent with the City's Beautification Plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the purchase of 152 reflective overhead mast arm street name signs to Safeway Sign Company in the amount of $115,004.80; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 11. AWARD OF TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT - A tree trimming contract will assist Urban Forestry staff with the maintenance of City trees. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a tree trimming contract to United Pacific Services in an amount not to exceed $450,000; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract and.contract extensions, subject to City Attorney approval. 12. AWARD A CONTRACT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES -The contract will assist Finance staff with the construction and implementation of a new chart of accounts as well as other financial services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award contract to Moreland & Associates, Inc. for amount not to exceed $75,000. Authorize the City Manager or desigee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 7 13. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO WITHDRAW THE COMMUNITIES OF NORTHPARK, CALIFORNIA CANYONS, AND STONECREST FROM ITS LIGHTING DISTRICTS, THEREBY ALLOWING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THEM INTO THE STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007 - During this calendar year, the communities of California Canyons, NorthPark, and Stonecrest were annexed into the City; therefore, the Streetlighting District responsibilities must be transferred. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution transferring the Streetlight Maintenance District (SMD) administration for NorthPark, California Canyons, and Stonecrest from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita. 14. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 45, 46, AND 47 - Approval of the Check Registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 45, 46, and 47. CONVENE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY . JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 14, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS CC/PFA 15. APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 - Consideration of action related to Golden Valley Road RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct public hearing and City Council: Adopt a resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD), TO BE ISSUED BY THE SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SITE AND FACILITIES LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH". Public Financing Authority: Adopt a resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD), IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000, APPROVING SALE DOCUMENTS, A SITE AND FACILITIES LEASE, A LEASE AGREEMENT, AN ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT, AN INDENTURE, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT; APPROVING THE RETENTION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL FIRMS; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH". ADJOURN PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY RESUME CITY COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC HEARINGS 16. MASTER CASE 06-234 (GPA06-006) TO AMEND THE OPEN SPACE AND RESOURCE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADD MINERAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT POLICIES, which was noticed for a public hearing at this Council meeting, was not placed on the agenda by staff. Re -noticing of this item will occur prior to its appearance on a future Council agenda. 17. MASTER CASE 06-219 (UDC Amendment 06-002) TO UPDATE THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, which was noticed fora public hearing at this Council meeting, was not placed on the agenda by staff. Re -noticing of this item will occur prior to its appearance on a future Council agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT PROCESS - During the December 6, 2006 Special City Council Meeting, the City Council interviewed the top five Candidates that were ranked by the Council appointed Community Panel. After the interviews and public comment, the City Council voted to continue this item to the December 12, 2006 City Council meeting for further discussion. The City Council must make an appointment or call a Special Election within 30 days of when the vacancy occurred. The vacancy occurred on December 4, 2006, thus, the appointment or call for Special Election must take place by January 3, 2007. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint one of the Candidates to fill the vacancy on the City Council; or continue the meeting to a future date before January 4, 2007; or call a Special Election to fill the vacancy; or other action as determined by the City Council. ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETINGS Due'to the upcoming holiday season, the second meeting in December, 2006 will not be held. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2006 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 December 7, 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. aron L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 11