HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-25 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CI_,ARIT'A
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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
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
1. PROPOSED OPTIONS FOR RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE
LATE ED REDD - At the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
meeting on May 6, 2010, the Commission proposed several ideas to honor the contributions
of Ed Redd, a Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commissioner who suddenly
passed away. The Commission directed staff to bring these ideas to the City Council for
approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve honoring the late Ed Redd by placing a photo of
Ed Redd in the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department Office, establishing
a scholarship program in his name at the Newhall Community Center, and by naming the
Teen Room at the Newhall Community Center the "Ed Redd Teen Room," and direct staff to
implement these measures.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Public Safety Update
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
CONVENE SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC/SCRDA 2.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 May 11, .
2010 special and regular meetings of the City Council. Redevelopment Agency:
Approve the minutes of the May 11, 2010, regular meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CC/SCRDA 3.DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
AND FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - The Fiscal
Year 2010-2011 budget process was a seven month effort that began in
December 2009. The City Council Budget Subcommittee, which is comprised of
Council Members Ferry and Kellar, has been involved in the budget process
since the beginning and played a significant role in the development of the
recommended budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing on the proposed
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Annual Operating Budget and Five -Year Capital
Improvement Program, and schedule the budget for adoption at the June 22,
2010, joint City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
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.
4. 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: Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on
this public agenda have been read, and waive further reading.
5. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING TERM LIMITATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS - Ordinance to amend the Municipal Code regarding the term
limitations for appointments to city boards and commissions.
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 CHAPTER 2.06 OF TITLE 2, OF THE SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE DELETING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING TERM
LIMITATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS."
6. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER -
FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 GRANT AMENDMENT - The City received the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) grant for Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs from the Los
Angeles County Department of Community and Senior Services for Fiscal Year 2009-10, in
the amount of $239,217. This grant provides services for job seekers and businesses. On
January 26, 2010, the City Council accepted an additional award amount of $23,488 for the
WIA Adult Worker Program and an additional $87,999 for the WIA Dislocated Worker
Program for Fiscal Year 2009-10. In April 2010, the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center was
notified of an addtional award amount totaling $99,300 for the WIA Dislocated Worker
Program for Fiscal Year 2009-10. This brings the new total for the overall program to
$450,004 for Fiscal Year 2009-10.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve and accept a Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Grant Amendment in the amount of $99,300 based on the Antelope Valley Workforce
Development Consortium's additional allocation from the County of Los Angeles for Fiscal
Year 2009-10 per Attachment A. 2. Increase estimated revenue in Account Number 259-
4441.002 by $99,300 and increase expenditure accounts as listed in Attachment A.
3. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract agreements, extensions, or
change orders arising out. of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.
7. REVISED HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FEDERAL DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF 2000 (PUBLIC LAW 106-390) - In
October 2000, the President signed and enacted the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
(Public law 106-390). This legislation requires that all local agencies have a local Natural
Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan must be adopted by the governing body for the agency to
be eligible for pre- and post -disaster federal funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the revised City of Santa Clarita Hazard Mitigation
Plan in accordance with the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.
8. LIGHT EMITTING DIODE (L.E.D.) REPLACEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS,
PROJECT M0070 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - This project is the fourth phase of a
five-year program to replace incandescent traffic signal lamps with energy-efficient L.E.D.
modules and install pedestrian countdown modules at 24 intersections out of Santa Clarita's
existing 176 signalized intersections.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the completion of the Light Emitting Diode (L.E.D.)
Replacement Program for Traffic Signals, Project M0070, Phase IV; direct the City Clerk to
file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the remaining retention 35 days after
the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided
by law.
9. ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR FRANCHISED SOLID WASTE SERVICE
PROVIDERS - Annual rate adjustment per the approved Franchise Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution for the Fifth Amendment to the
Agreement Between the City of Santa Clarita and USA Waste of California, Inc. (dba Blue
Barrel Disposal), for Residential Solid Waste Management Services allowing an adjustment
in their residential rates by 3.27 percent based on the formula outlined in their Franchise
Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval; and adopt a resolution for the Tenth
Amendment to the Agreement Between the City of Santa Clarita and Burrtec Waste
Industries, Inc., for Commercial Solid Waste Management Services allowing an adjustment
in rates by 3.27 percent based on the formula outlined in their Franchise Agreement, subject
to City Attorney approval.
10. MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY/I-5 INTERCHANGE LANDSCAPE
BEAUTIFICATION PHASE II, PROJECT S1003 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT - These improvements consist of landscape and hardscape beautification in the
center medians and parkways on The Old Road and Magic Mountain Parkway.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications for the Magic
Mountain Parkway/I-5 Interchange Landscape Beautification Phase II, Project S1003; find
the bid of Martinez Landscape Company, Inc., to be non-responsive and award the base bid
contract to the next lowest bidder, Marina Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $235,425 and
authorize a contingency of $35,000 for a total base bid contract amount of $270,425;
authorize approval for a change order to add Additive Alternate 1 of the contract bid to the
same bidder, Marina Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $654,300 and authorize a contingency
of $98,000 for a total contract amount of $752,300 for Additive Alternate 1. This contract
award is contingent on approval of the ballot results and ordering levies to fund landscape
maintenance at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting on June 22, 2010;
authorize an expenditure of $150,000 to Castaic Lake Water Agency for reclaimed water
meter services for the irrigation system in the County's area; authorize an increased
expenditure totaling $90,000 to various support contractors for additional services on
existing contracts; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
11. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION
DISTRICT- Consideration and adoption of resolutions associated with the annual process of
ordering, approving, and setting the public hearing on the annual levy of the Open Space
Preservation District is required by the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution initiating proceedings for the levy and
collection of assessments within the Open Space Preservation District for Fiscal Year 2010-
11; Adopt resolution declaring the City's intention to levy assessments and preliminarily
approve an Engineer's Report in connection with the Open Space Preservation District for
Fiscal Year 2010-11.
12. OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE IN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA -
Businesses within the Redevelopment Area that occupy buildings that are set back from the
public right-of-way in excess of 150 feet have faced certain economic uncertainties due to
the distance between the public right-of-way and their store fronts. A code amendment
allowing business that face these challenges may potentially benefit from utilizing portions
of surface parking areas for the outdoor display of merchandise. A code amendment would
establish qualification criteria and development standards to ensure compliance with the
General Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to draft a code amendment allowing for the
outdoor display of merchandise within the Redevelopment Area subject to specific
qualification criteria and development standards and bring the amendment to Newhall
Redevelopment Committee and Planning Commission for consideration prior to returning to
the City Council for final action.
13. CHECK REGISTER NO. 8 - Approval of the Check Register.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in
Check Register No. 8.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER
3.36 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE
CREATION OF A TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (TMD); DESIGNATION OF
THE TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD - The proposed
Tourism Marketing District would add an assessment of two percent to the daily rate at
hotels in the Benefit Zone to be used for the sole purpose of marketing and enhancing Santa
Clarita's image as a tourism destination.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the second public hearing and adopt an ordinance
titled: "An Ordinance of the City of Santa Clarita establishing the Santa Clarita Tourism.
Marketing District (Business Improvement Area) and the Hotel Tourism Marketing Benefit
Zone in the City"; and designate the Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board for
FY 2010/2011.
15. ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO FEES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE
SCHEDULE; EXTEND THE DEFERMENT OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES - For Fiscal Year 2010-11, staff recommends Citywide fees and charges be
increased by the December year end Consumer Price Index (CPI) - all urban consumers for
the Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County area. That percentage increase, as reported
by the United States Department of Labor is 1.8%. Extend the deferment of certain
development impact fees through June 30, 2011.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct the public hearing; adopt a resolution establishing a
schedule of fees and charges for City services, and extend the deferment of the collection of
Quimby, Bridge & Thoroughfare, and Transit Impact development fees to building permit
through June 30, 2011.
16. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO CREATE SECTION
"17.01.080.G ANNEXATIONS" OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE - This Ordinance would provide the City Council with (1) the
discretion to grant exceptions from specific provisions of the City's Unified Development
Code (UDC) (ie: Permitted Uses, Parking, Setbacks, Floor Area Ratio, Signage, Right -of -
Way Improvements, Landscaping, and/or Hillside Development) for properties proposed for
annexation to the City consistent with County -approved entitlements upon a finding that
such minor exceptions are consistent with the General Plan and proposed prezoning and will
not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses or residents; and 2)
establish a provision for processing requests for modifications to County -approved
entitlements that annex to the City of Santa Clarita in accordance with existing similar
provisions in the City's UDC and the Subdivision Map Act, pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce and pass to second reading, an Ordinance
entitled. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED
FOR THE PROJECT, AND APPROVING MASTER CASE 10-023, CONSISTING OF
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 10-001, AMENDING THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) TO ADD SECTION 17.01.080.G ANNEXATIONS".
17. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION TO LAFCO FOR
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT 05-019 ON 595 ACRES OF
UNINCORPORATED COUNTY TERRITORY AND CERTIFICATION OF THE
SOUTH SANTA CLARITA FINAL EIR (SCH#2007081014) - Request for Application to
Local Agency Formation (LAFCO) to amend the City's Sphere of Influence Boundary.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Continue this item indefinitely to allow for continued
discussion.
NEW BUSINESS
18. REPORT FROM SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT ON
PROPOSED FEE INCREASE - The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District proposes a fee
increase of sewer rates.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report from Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District
and provide direction to Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District Board Members.
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, June 1, 2010, 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, June 8, 2010, at 6 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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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 May 20, 2010, 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.
Sarah P. Gorman, Esq.
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
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