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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-28 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 28, 2009 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 - McLean CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Donate Life California Month Proclamation 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 April 13, 2009 - joint special City Council/Planning Commission/Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission meeting , April 14, 2009 - special and.regular City Council meetings CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 24, 2009 — regular Redevelopment Agency meeting NEW BUSINESS CC/SCRDA 1. PROPOSED OLD TOWN NEWHALL LIBRARY, PROJECT F2007 - AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN SPENDING AUTHORITY AND AWARD DESIGN SUPPORT CONTRACTS — The Downtown Newhall Specific Plan proposes and identifies a site for a new library to be built to service the area. Design phase support contracts include geotechnical investigation, land survey services, fire flow water line design, and an increase in the architectural services for the final library design and site improvements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize an increase of $1,225,000, plus a contingency in the amount of $184,000, to the existing LPA, Inc., contract for a total of $1,749,000 for architectural design and civil engineering services; award professional services contracts totaling $38,500; authorize spending authority in the amount of $150,000 to Newhall County Water District for fire flow waterline design; authorize an increased expenditure of $100,000 for staff management and oversight; appropriate funds in the amount of $1,697,500 from Redevelopment Agency Non -Housing fund balance to Expenditure Account F2007390-5161.001; and authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award in the event other issues of impossibility of performance arise, and execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 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. PROPOSITION 83 AND PROPOSED CITY ORDINANCE RESTRICTING RESIDENCY OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS - At the direction of the City Council, City staff was requested to examine the restrictions of Proposition 83, as well as any further residency restrictions the City may legally enact pursuant to the provisions of Proposition 83. Direction was given to research the consideration of restricting residency of sex offenders within 2,000 feet of trails, parks, paseos, and open space within 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 CHAPTER 11.74 TO TITLE I I "RELATING TO REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS." 4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) (TITLE 17) TO CREATE A HOMELESS SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE AND TO MEET THE INTENT OF SENATE BILL 2 - At the March 24, 2009 meeting, the City Council introduced and passed to a second reading an amendment to the UDC for the establishment of a Homeless Shelter Overlay zone. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the of an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING MASTER CASE 09-002, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 09-001, ZONE CHANGE 09-001 AMENDING TITLE 17 (THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, CREATING A HOMELESS SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION." 5. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING - This item will award a four-year contract to Clean Sweep Environmental for street sweeping services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award a four-year contract for Citywide street sweeping to Clean Sweep Environmental, based on Option B, in an amount not to exceed $562,224 annually; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute one annual renewal not to exceed $562,224 each, plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year and execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 6. SANTA CLARITA ACTIVITIES CENTER TENANT IMPROVEMENT, PROJECT F3015 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - This project was the construction phase for the improvements at the Santa Clarita Activities Center creating additional work space for City staff by moving Community Services Division and the Recreation Division staff from City Hall to the Activities Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the completion of the Santa Clarita Activities Center Tenant Improvements, Project F3015; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; direct staff to release the 10 percent retention balance 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law; and decrease expenditure budget in Account F3015601-5161.001 by $613,664, and increase expenditure budget in Account F3015723-5161.001 by $613,664. 7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 15.44 (INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING RESOLUTIONS - Chapter 15.44 "Integrated Waste Management" of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code was written in 1991. The most recent updates to this chapter were completed over nine years ago and some portions of the Ordinance have not been updated for close to 18 years. With all of the changes in the solid waste industry and the changes locally, there is a need for the City to update, define, redefine, and add to Chapter 15.44. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING WITH RESPECT TO SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING AND AUTHORIZING THE FURNISHING OF SUCH SERVICES PURSUANT TO FRANCHISE BY AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 15.44, "INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT," OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE"; adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of fees and charges related to the programs and activities prescribed by Chapter 15.44, ratifying the existence of the current franchises, and setting the application procedure for obtaining franchises; and adopt a resolution to permit staff to allow additional enterprises to apply to join the Nonexclusive Temporary Bin and Roll -Off Box Franchise on an annual basis. 8. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR TREE TRIMMING SERVICES - Amending the City's contract with United Pacific Services, Inc., will provide additional tree trimming services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the amendment to renew Contract 06-00355 with United Pacific Services, Inc., in the amount of $550,000 for tree trimming services, and increase the contract amount by $50,000 for a total of $600,000; authorize the transfer of $50,000 from Account M0063601-5161.001 to Urban Forestry Account 14507-5161.001. Increase Transfer In Account 100-4711.601 by $50,000 and increase Transfer Out Account 60119500-5501.100 by $50,000; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two annual renewal options not to exceed $600,000 each, plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year and execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 9. LOCAL PUBLIC TELEVISION MANAGEMENT UPDATE - At the December 9, 2008 regular meeting, the City Council directed the City Manager to initiate efforts with community stakeholders to work towards.the creation of a broad-based Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to collaborate and economically support Channel 20 and return with an update by the end of April 2009. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept report, and direct the City Manager to continue efforts towards the creation of a broad-based Joint Powers Authority to fund and oversee the operation of Channel 20. 10. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORIES INTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 - Annexation of parcels receiving benefit into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution to initiate annexation proceedings for 101 parcels into Streetlight Maintenance District (SMD) No. 1; approve the Engineer's Report, and call for and set the Public Hearing for June 23, 2009. 11. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 13 & 14 - Approval of the Check Registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register Nos. 13 & 14. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. MASTER CASE 06-157 - CONSIDERATION OF A FOUR -LOT SUBDIVISION, AS REVISED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AT 23327 8TH STREET IN THE HAPPY VALLEY COMMUNITY- Request for approval of a revised tentative tract map to allow for the subdivision of one lot into four residential lots at 23327 8th Street. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing on the revised and reduced project and adopt a resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving Master Case No. 06-157 (Tentative Tract Map 67310, Oak Tree Permit 06-026), a request to subdivide one residential parcel into four residential parcels at 23327 8th Street, subject to the conditions of approval. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13. TOLLING AGREEMENT - In 2006 California Contract Cities Association became aware that'the County of Los Angeles used the Liability Trust Fund (LTF) to pay for claims that the California Contract Cities Association feels is an inappropriate use of funds. These funds were used to pay for three settlements regarding improper behavior of a deputy who raped and sexually assaulted three women during the period from March 2002 to January 2003. California Contract Cities Association has argued that the liability for the conduct of the deputies who clearly act outside of the course and scope of their duties, such as committing sex crimes or any other type of criminal activity. To date, approximately $5.7 million have been withdrawn from the LTF for the three claims involving the rape and sexual assault by the Sheriffs Deputy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Tolling Agreement between the County of Los Angeles, including its Sheriff, and Sheriff Department on the one hand and the California Contract Cities Association, the Liability Trust Fund Oversight Committee and each of the cities that contract with the County for municipal law enforcement services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department on the other hand, for the purpose of continuing discussions to return the Liability Trust Fund monies used for settlements in relation to inappropriate behavior on behalf of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputies. NEW BUSINESS 14. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 21 -POINT BUSINESS PLAN FOR PROGRESS - The City of Santa Clarita's 21 -Point Business Plan for Progress programs were developed as a way to enhance the economy, build upon Santa Clarita's current successes, improve the infrastructure of the City, and develop the local workforce. The goal is to implement these programs now, to meet today's needs so that when the economy picks up, Santa Clarita is in a position to succeed post -recession. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Economic Development 21 -Point Business Plan for Progress; approve transfer of $300,000 from Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Economic Development account 11301-5161.002 for Enterprise Zone marketing and Think Santa Clarita campaign; approve transfer of $150,000 from Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Film Account 11303-5161.002 for film fee waiver incentive; approve transfer of $50,000 from Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Economic Development Account 11301-5171.005 for economic development incentives; approve appropriation of $300,000 from LMD fund balance to account B1010357-5161.001 for CIP/BDI WayFinding Signage project. 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 FUTURE MEETINGS A City Council Study Session will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. in the Century Room, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 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 April 23, 2009, 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. "tom a -0.0"Sa� Sharon L. Dawson, MMC City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 9