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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-09 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 09, 2007 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) 255-4391. 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 - Ferry CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Commendation for six Sheriff Deputies for Excellent Team Work and Arrests PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Martin Luther King Day Proclamation Introduction of Anthony La Berge, Chief of Police. L.A. County Sheriffs Department, Santa Clarita Station 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 December 6, 2006 - special City Council meeting December 12, 2006 - special and regular City Council meetings December 19, 2006 - special 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(g) 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. FEDERAL ADVOCACY SERVICES: CEMEX - Since February 2001, the City has retained the professional services of Jamison and Sullivan, Inc. for federal advocacy services specifically relating to the CEMEX mining proposal. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute, subject to City Attorney approval, a contract for continuation of professional services with Jamison and Sullivan, Inc. for the period of January 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007. 3. TAX SHARING RESOLUTION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NOS. 1010,1012 AND 1016 - 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 resolutions approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation Nos. 1010, 1012 and 1016. 4. PARTICIPATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE PREPARATION OF AN UPPER SANTA CLARA RIVER WATERSHED INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN - Contributing funds and entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with local Santa Clarita area agencies to develop a concensus based water plan, allowing the region to be eligible for grant funds under Propositions 50 and 84, and prioritizing water related projects. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Castaic Lake Water Agency, Santa Clarita Water Company, Newhall County Water District, and Valencia Water Company, and other appropriate agencies as required, to develop the Upper Santa Clara River Watershed IRWMP subject to City Attorney approval; approve transferring $45,000 from Council Contingency 2250-7401 to the Solid Waste Professional Services account number 1291-8110. 5. 2006-2007 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER, AND ACCESS RAMPS, PROJECT NOS. M0054, M0053, AND T0024 — AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - This capital improvement project consists of the removal and replacement of damaged sidewalks, driveway approaches, and curb and gutter, and the construction of handicapped access ramps at various locations within the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the contract documents and specifications; award the construction contract for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Concrete Rehabilitation Program, Project Nos. M0054, M0053, and T0024 to FS Construction in the amount of $268,386.25, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $26,838.63; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 4 6. 2006-07 MEDIAN LANDSCAPE, PROJECT NO. B0002 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT - The median landscape project will construct a raised landscaped median in two phases along San Fernando Road/Bouquet Canyon Road from Oak Ridge Drive to Soledad Canyon Road. This landscaped median will provide traffic flow improvements, and enhance the aesthetics of the traveled corridor leading into the Valencia area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to MNS Engineers Inc. for engineering design services for the 2006-07 Median Landscape, Project No. B0002, in the amount of $200,000.00, and authorize a $20,000.00 contingency expenditure; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 MEDIAN MODIFICATION ON VALENCIA BOULEVARD AT MALL ENTRANCE, PROJECT NO. C0024 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - The purpose of the project was to enhance visibility and safety for left -turning vehicles on Valencia Boulevard at the mall entrance by reducing the width of the existing median nose on the westerly leg of the intersection. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by FS Construction for the Median Modification on Valencia Boulevard at Mall Entrance, Project No. C0024; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law. 8. SAN FERNANDO ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. C2021. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - This project includes restriping San Fernando Road from four to six lanes from Railroad Avenue to State Route 14, and widening a segment of San Fernando Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by Padilla Paving Company, Incorporated for the San Fernando Road Street Improvements, Project No. C2021; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law. 5 9. APPROVAL OF SALE PRICE FOR CHAPTER 8 AGREEMENT NO. 2482 - AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAX -DEFAULTED PROPERTY BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND MOUNTAINS RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY, APN 3210-019-005 - Los Angeles County has entered into an agreement with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority ( MRCA) to sell a tax -defaulted parcel, APN 3210-019-005. The City of Santa Clarita is partnering with MRCA to provide funds for the purchase. Upon completion of the purchase by MRCA, MRCA will transfer the fee ownership to the City while retaining a conservation easement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the sale price for Chapter 8 Agreement No. 2482, Agreement to Purchase Los Angeles County Tax -Defaulted Property Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 3210-019-005, between the County of Los Angeles and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority; approve the City's participation of $3,500.00 in exchange for the fee interest in the property; recognize $3,500.00 in Account No. 450-4027 Quimby Park in Lieu Fees, and appropriate $3,500 to Account No. 7100-8620 Quimby Fund; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 10. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONCESSION SERVICES - This contract will provide concession services at Central Park and the Aquatic Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a contract to operate food concessions at Central Park and the Aquatic Center locations to Lamppost Pizza, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute contract and any subsequent renewals, or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney review. 0 11. JOINT RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING THE MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES FOR NORTHPARK AND STONECREST FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR STONECREST LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS INTO THE FY 06-07 BUDGET - During this calendar year, the communities of Northpark and Stonecrest were annexed into the City. Both communities have significant LMD responsibilities within their boundaries, and are currently administered and maintained by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolutions transferring Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) administration and maintenance responsibilities for Northpark (Zone T-47) and Stonecrest (Zone T-52) from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita. Authorize increase of revenue account 401-61841 by $414,700 from funds that will transfer from the County to the City in February and May of 2007; authorize appropriation of $182,600 for operations and maintenance of Stonecrest through June 30, 2007; authorize City Manager or designee, subject to City Attorney approval, to execute the contract renewals in accordance with the terms of the existing Los Angeles County landscape contract for Stonecrest, and/or modify the contract in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise for an amount not to exceed $182,600. 12. AWARD CONTRACT FOR BID NUMBER PS -06-07-23 FOR RESERVE STUDY OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS AND DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREAS - The last full reserve study was conducted in 1999. Over the last seven years, LMD territory has had significant growth, including the transfer of Northpark and Stonecrest from the County to City LMD. Additionally, the DBAAs have never benefited from a full reserve study, and the aging DBAA equipment should be analyzed for replacement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a contract to Association Reserves, Inc. to conduct a full reserve study of the City's Landscape Maintenance Districts and Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas. Authorize 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 $75,600, plus 5% contingency, for a total of $79,380; appropriate $79,380 form unallocated reserve funds 401 (LMD) and 352 (DBAA) to the designated accounts. 7 13. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 48, 49, AND 50 - Approval of the Check Registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 48, 49, 50, 51, and 52. PUBLIC HEARINGS 14. ANNUAL UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS 2006 - Revisions to the Unified Development Code (UDC) are proposed annually to incorporate new policies and clarify the intent of existing code language. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the Public Hearing and adopt a Resolution adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for this project; and conduct first reading of an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 16 AND 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE ANNUAL AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE". 15. COMMUNITY COURT DIVERSION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE -The Community Court Diversion Program targets first-time, non-violent juvenile offenders and ensures that youth who commit petty crimes in Santa Clarita pay restitution and serve their community service locally. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing and adopt a resolution approving Community Court Diversion Program fees. NEW BUSINESS 16. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND AMERICAN RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS - The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and American Retail Developments regarding possible future development on ten acre site in the the northwestern portion of the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct the City Manager to execute the MOU between the City of Santa Clarita and American Retail Properties subject to the City Attorney review. 17. CONTRACT TO PREPARE AN INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING SPACE STUDY FOR THE HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN - At the October 24, 2006, City Council meeting, Councilmember Keller requested that staff return to the City Council with an item that would include a contract to prepare an independent review and analysis of the Hospital's Master Plan. The report would include an analysis of the hospital's future growth and the correlation to the community's needs in the future. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct the City Manager to execute a contract between the City and HFS Consultants to prepare an independent hospital analysis, subject to the review of the City Attorney. ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, I st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. L9 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 January 4, 2007, between the hours of 9 a.m, and S p.m., the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall and the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. vica", R -Q Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 10