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Home My WebLink About2008-12-09 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 09, 2008 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1 St Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY — No New Business Public Participation Process 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 - Ferry CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY None PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY None COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 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 19, 2008 - special meeting November 25, 2008 - 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 25, 2008 — regular meeting CONSENT CALENDAR CC/SCRDA I. EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND AF MAIN STREET, LLC- An agreement is being sought to exclusively negotiate acceptable terms and conditions for redevelopment of a full block in Old Town Newhall for a potential mixed use retail and residential project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Redevelopment Agency: Approve an Exclusive Right to Negotiation Agreement with AF Main Street, LLC; and authorize the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. NEW BUSINESS CC/SCRDA 2. FY 07-08 MID -YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS - As the organization approaches the middle of the fiscal year, City staff evaluates the adopted budget, revenue projections, and the economic conditions for the remainder of the fiscal year. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Authorize adjustments to fiscal year 2008-09 budgeted expenditures, revenues, and capital projects in the amount specified, and adopt a Resolution providing for Compensation of the Employees of the City. Redevelopment Agency: Authorize adjustments to fiscal year 2008-09 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. 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. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF POLITICAL SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT- During a previous City Council meeting, Council directed the City Attorney's Office to review the City's current political signage regulations. Specifically, Council directed the City Attorney's Office to review the constitutionality of the City's current regulations regarding the quantity, size, height, lighting, and removal of temporary freestanding political signs on private property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.19 OF TITLE 17, SIGN REGULATIONS (PRIVATE PROPERTY), SECTION 17.19.230 "TEMPORARY FREESTANDING SIGNS" OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF TEMPORARY FREESTANDING CAMPAIGN SIGNS." 4 5. SANTA CLARITA REGIONAL COMMUTER TRAIL SEGMENT I, PROJECT T0017 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - Santa Clarita Regional Commuter Trail Segment I consists of the construction of 1.0 mile of asphalt paved Class I bike path and pedestrian walkway from Interstate 5 near The Old Road/ Rye Canyon Road junction to the terminus of Anza Drive in the Industrial Center. A portion of the trail was also constructed over the existing abandoned Southern Pacific Railroad bridge crossing the Santa Clara River north of Magic Mountain Parkway near Tourney Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the completion of Santa Clarita Regional Commuter Trail Segment I, Project T0017; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; direct staff to release the 20 percent retention balance 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 6. CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE SANTA CLARA RIVER, PROJECT S4013 — AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT CONTRACTS — The Cross Valley Connector (CVC) Golden Valley Road Bridge Over the Santa Clara River project will connect Newhall Ranch Road and Golden Valley Road. This is the last link of the CVC, which will provide a direct connection between Interstate 5 and State Route 14. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications, and award the construction contract to C.C. Myers, Inc., in the amount of $18,422,504, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $2,800,899, for a total amount of $21,223,403; award various construction support contracts totaling $2,165,000; authorize appropriations to various funds; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 7. REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC., CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR THE PHOTO RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM - Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., provides services for the Citywide Red Light Photo Enforcement Program. Approving this renewal will extend the contract for an additional five years. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Renew the contract with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., for a five-year period not to exceed $3,200,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two 2 -year options not to exceed $1,280,000 each plus CPI increases contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for each fiscal year; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts plus extensions and associated documents, subject to City Attorney review. 8. PARCEL MAP 66899 (RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT — RAVENHILL ROAD) — APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Parcel Map 66899 consisting of approximately 6.6 acres is located at the northwesterly corner of the intersection of Ravenhill Road and Pineview Road and is owned by Brooks Daniel, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Parcel Map 66899; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct Deputy City Manager and Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of the parcel map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Statement on the face of the parcel map; and instruct the City Engineer to endorse the Statement on the face of the parcel map. 9. FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT - Under Assembly Bill 3229, the COPS bill, funding is allocated to municipalities for public safety programs. Fiscal Year 2008-09 marks the 13th program year the City has been eligible to receive grant funding from this program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the request from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Santa Clarita Valley Station, to use the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) Funds, under Assembly Bill 3229, to continue funding the COBRA (Career Offenders Burglary Robbery Apprehension) Team; increase estimated revenue of $281,893 in Account 234-4461.003, Supplemental Law Enforcement Grant; appropriate $281,893 to Account 16100-5161.001. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any contracts, agreements, or change orders arising out of this program. 10. 2009 SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT MINI -GRANT PROGRAM - The City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs Station have been awarded a grant in the amount of $24,363.48 from the UC Berkeley Traffic Safety Center (TSC), which is administering the 2009 Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant Program funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept UC Berkeley Traffic Safety Center/Office of Traffic Safety's 2009 Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant in the amount of $24,363.48; increase estimated revenues in Account 259-4461.007 by $24,363.48, in Fiscal Year 2008-09; increase estimated expenditures in OTS Mini Grant Account 16126-5161.001 by $24,363.48; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. 11. 2009 NEXT GENERATION - CLICK IT -OR -TICKET MINI -GRANT PROGRAM - This program provides local agencies with opportunities for seat belt enforcement mobilization during the grant period between October 1, 2008, and September 8, 2009. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept UC Berkeley Traffic Safety Center/Office of Traffic Safety's 2009 Next Generation - Click It -or -Ticket Mini -Grant in the amount of $31,990; increase estimated revenues in Account 259-4461.007 by $31,990 in Fiscal Year 2008-09; increase estimated expenditures in OTS Mini -Grant Account 16105-5161.001 by $31,990; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. 12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY - Consideration of submittal of a grant application for $250,000 toward the acquisition of open space. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of an application for grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Specified Grant Project. 13. APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS FAREBOX EQUIPMENT TO THE ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (AVTA) - The Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) has requested to purchase the City's lot of fareboxes, including a vault, for the amount of $4,999. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager or designee to sell surplus farebox equipment to the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) for $4,999. 14. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 46, 47, & 48 - Approval of the Check Registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 46, 47, & 48. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 15. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - A 15 -year Development Agreement is requested as part of the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Master Plan Project by the project applicants, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (HMNMH) and G&L Realty. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 06-001 FOR MASTER CASE 04-325 (MASTER PLAN 04-022), FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 15 -YEAR MASTER PLAN OF THE HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN PROJECT IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA." 16. LOCAL PUBLIC TELEVISION MANAGEMENT: Staff is requesting appropriation of $180,000 in PEG Capital Grant Funds to support one-time studio equipment needs and costs associated with leasing the existing studio for the remainder of fiscal year 2008/09. Staff also recommends the Council appropriate $25,000 from the Contingency Fund to fund costs to operate the studio through the conclusion of FY 2008/09. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Direct the City Manager to initiate efforts with community stakeholders to work towards the creation of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) or non-profit organization to partner and economically support Channel 20; 2. Appropriate funds in the amount of $180,000 from Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant Fund Balance (330) to Account 12205-5201.002, and appropriate $25,000 from Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to the Communication Division's Professional Services Account 11500-5161.002 for the continued operation of Channel 20; 3. Direct the City Manager to enter into a six-month Professional Services Agreement with SCVTV in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to operate Channel 20; and 4. Reject all proposals as non- responsive to the published Request for Proposals. 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) ADJOURNMENT 1. FUTURE MEETINGS No City Council meetings are scheduled for the remainder of the calendar year due to the holidays. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st 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 December 4, 2008, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall and the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station. 19-� 04-�� Sharon L. Dawson, MMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California