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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-14 - AGENDAS - JOINT REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, September 14, 2010 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY — No New Business Public Participati®n 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 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. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Saugus High School 35th Anniversary George Lara, Community Center Boxing Coach, for theft intervention at Christ Lutheran Church PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY California Landscape Contractors Association 2010 Award for Best Landscape Maintenance in California COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CONSENT CALENDAR All matters. listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council/Redevelopment Agency. 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. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - The minutes of the previous City Council and Redevelopment Agency meetings are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Approve minutes of the August 24, 2010, City Council special meeting and regular joint meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. Redevelopment Agency: Approve the minutes of the August 24, 2010, regular joint meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. 2. RAILROAD AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS — AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 33445 OF THE CALIFORNIA REDEVELOPMENT LAW — This project will complete the work needed to realign the westerly curb and Railroad Avenue in the area of 11th Street. This realignment is necessary to provide proper lane transitions and traffic guidance following the removal of the temporary island. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Adopt a resolution making the finding that the Railroad Avenue Street Improvements is a benefit to the Newhall Redevelopment Project Area as required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law. Redevelopment Agency: Adopt a resolution making the finding that the Railroad Avenue Street Improvements is a benefit to the Newhall Redevelopment Project Area as required by Section 33445 of the California Redevelopment Law; approve the plans and specifications and award the construction contract to FS Construction in the amount of $127,729, and authorize a contingency of $25,500, for a total amount of $153,229; authorize an increased expenditure in the amount of $5,000 to the existing contract with Pinnacle Land Surveying, Inc., for construction staking; and authorize the Executive Director or designee to execute all documents, subject to Agency Attorney approval. 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 agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read, and waive further reading. 4. S. 2921- CALIFORNIA DESERT PROTECTION ACT OF 2010 - Introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein, S. 2921, the California Desert Protection Act of 2010, ensures that public lands in the California desert that have special importance for water resources, wildlife, and recreation will be protected for generations to come. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution in support of S. 2921, the California Desert Protection Act of 2010, and direct staff to transmit copies of the resolution to Senator Dianne Feinstein and appropriate congressional committees. 5. ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2010-2014 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY - The Strategic Plan for Economic Development in Los Angeles County identifies five core aspirational goals critical to ensuring L.A. County's continued growth and economic success: 1) Preparing an educated workforce, 2) Creating a business -friendly environment, 3) Enhancing our quality of life, 4) Implementing smart land use, and 5) Creating 21 st century infrastructure. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council endorse the 2010-2014 Strategic Plan for Economic Development in Los Angeles County and direct the City Manager or his designee on behalf of the City Council to sign the LAEDC Strategic Plan Organizational Endorsement Form subject to City Attorney review. 6. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RESOLUTIONS - A package of six resolutions submitted to the League of California Cities by its member cities to be considered by the League's voting delegation at its Annual Conference September 15-17, 2010. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and direct Mayor Pro Tem Marsha McLean, the City's voting delegate, to represent the City's position in support of five of the six resolutions to be considered by the League of California Cities at their Annual Conference, September 15-17, 2010. 7. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 11.68.020 - Amendment to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code Graffiti Ordinance adding the definition of Slap Tags. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council introduce and pass to second reading an amendment to Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 11.68.020, amending the City's Graffiti Ordinance by adding the definition of Slap Tags. 8. SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT — A Community Garden has been proposed as one of the ways to support the objectives of the Healthy Santa Clarita program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council appropriate $20,000 from City Council Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Parks Administration Account 15200-5111.001 to provide the water meter and connection fees for the Santa Clarita Community Garden. 4 9. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT FUNDS - City staff is seeking authorization from the City Council to apply for additional funds under the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Program (Grant) offered by the State of California Environmental Protection Agency. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a Resolution approving the application for grant funds for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program to complete a Climate Action Plan (CAP). 10. RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION WITH THE COMMUNITY ENERGY PARTNERSHIP - The Community Energy Partnership program, through education and promoting energy efficiency and peak demand management, has decreased the demand for energy by educating and empowering consumers to strengthen their relationships with serving utilities and take control of their energy future. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution to continue the City's participation with the Community Energy Partnership. 11. WHITES CANYON ROAD AT SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD RIGHT -TURN POCKET CIRCULATION AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT C3010 AND FEDERAL -AID PROJECT ESPL-5450(049), AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - This project was federally funded by ARRA. It enhances the traffic flow through the intersection allowing through lanes to flow without having to slow for turning traffic, which reduces fuel consumption and aids driver comfort. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council accept the completion of the Whites Canyon Road at Soledad Canyon Road Right -Turn Pocket Circulation and Safety Improvements, Project C3010, Federal -Aid Project ESPL-5450(049); continue revenue of $37,631 in Revenue Account 229-4424.012 from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Fiscal Year 2010-11; authorize the continuance of Gas Tax Funds (230) in Expenditure Account C3010230-5161.001 in the amount of $32,000 from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Fiscal Year 2010-11; 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. 12. OUTDOOR LIGHTING RETROFIT, PROJECT R0005 AND DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BLOCK GRANT DE-SC003068, AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - The proposed project will update existing high-pressure sodium, metal halide, and fluorescent light fixtures on selected City bridges, facilities, and parks to energy-efficient induction lighting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the plans and specifications and award the construction contract for the Outdoor Lighting Retrofit, Project R0005, to Taft Electric Company in an amount not to exceed $741,569 including contingency; continue revenues in Revenue Account 229-4424.012 by $100,826 from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Fiscal Year 2010- 11 and continue the appropriation of $94,141 to Expenditure Account R0005229-5161.001 from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Fiscal Year 2010-11; authorize staff to proceed with elimination of the Volume Based Rate Waste Program and direct that grant funds in the amount of $106,208, currently held in Expenditure Account R0005229-5161.001, be used for this project; authorize the appropriation of $70,000 from available funds in the Special Maintenance District Ad Valorem Fund 354 to Expenditure Account R0005354-5161.001 for installation of new lighting on Cedar Valley Drive Bridge over State Route 14; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 13. CHECK REGISTER NO. 16,17 - Approval of the Check Register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 16 & 17. PUBLIC HEARINGS 14. ANNEXATION OF AREAS "B" AND "C" WITHIN THE NORTHEAST ANNEXATION, MASTER CASE 08-112 INCLUDING PREZONE 08-001, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 08-001, AND A REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION 08-001 AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT 08-001 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) - A request for authorization to submit an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for areas "B" and "C" of the Northeast Annexation area. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct the continued public hearing and adopt a resolution adopting the Negative Declaration prepared for the Northeast Annexation and approving General Plan Amendment 08-001 for Areas "B" and "C"; introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PREZONE NO. 08-001 (MASTER CASE 08-112) FOR ANNEXATION AREAS B AND C OF THE NORTHEAST ANNEXATION AREA, AS SHOWN"; and adopt a resolution authorizing staff to submit an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to amend the City's Sphere of Influence and annex 242.3 acres of land to the City of Santa Clarita for Areas "B" and "C" of the Northeast Annexation. 15. MASTER CASE NO. 10-048, WEST CREEK/TESORO DEL VALLE ANNEXATION — CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 10-001, PREZONE 10- 001 - Request to submit an application for annexation for the West Creek/Tesoro Del Valle area to LAFCO. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct the continued public hearing and adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) 10-001 for purposes of annexation of approximately 1,505 acres of land, generally located east of the Lockheed Industrial Center and west of San Francisquito Creek, along the northerly boundary of the City of Santa Clarita, and adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project; introduce and pass to second reading, on September 28, 2010, an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA TO APPROVE PREZONE NO. 10-001 (MASTER CASE 10-048) FOR THE WEST CREEKITESORO DEL VALLE ANNEXATION AREA, GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF THE LOCKHEED INDUSTRIAL CENTER AND WEST OF SAN FRANCISQUITO CREEK, ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA; continue the public hearing on Annexation 10-001 to the meeting of September 28, 2010 and direct staff to report back on a community meeting with residents of Tesoro del Valle to be held on September 15, 2010, at which time the City Council will consider adoption of a Resolution of Application authorizing staff to submit an application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to amend the City's Sphere of Influence boundary and annex approximately 1,505 acres of land. 16. PUBLIC HEARING ON UPDATES TO REDEVELOPMENT FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN- The California Community Redevelopment Law requires that redevelopment agencies periodically adopt five-year implementation plans for each redevelopment project area. A public hearing is also required as a midterm review during the plan period to update the Agency's programs, objectives, and projects. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Redevelopment Agency: Conduct a public hearing and approve a Resolution adopting the amended Five -Year Implementation Plan (Plan) for the Newhall Redevelopment Project Area (Project Area) for the 2007-08 through 2011-12 planning period. City Council: No action required. 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 - In memory of Pauline Y. Needler FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. CERTIFICATION I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that on September 9, 2010, 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. S e---) &)JqA6-- Sarah P. Gorman, Esq. City Clerk Santa Clarita, California 9