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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-28 - AGENDAS - JOINT REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 28, 2011 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 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 AND RECOGNITIONS Andree Walper for Receiving the "Andree Walper Award" at the 2011 Cowboy Couture Fashion Show 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Introduction of New City Librarians AQMD Presentation to the City Council COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 2 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. 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 the minutes of the June 14, 2011, special and regular joint meetings. Redevelopment Agency: Approve the minutes of the June 14, 2011, special and regular joint meetings. Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the June 14, 2011, special and regular meetings. 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 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. 3. STATE LEGISLATION: AB 515 - On June 14, 2011, the City Council Legislative Committee met and considered AB 515, currently pending before the California Legislature. If enacted into law, AB 515 would establish the California Community Colleges Extension Pilot Program to permit the governing board of a community college district that meets specified requirements to establish and maintain an extension program offering credit courses until July 1, 2016. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and adopt a "support" position for Assembly Bill 515 (Brownley) and transmit letters of support to Assembly Member Brownley, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate Legislative committees, Governor Brown, League of California Cities, and Santa Clarita Community College District. 4. STATE LEGISLATION: AB 1250 - On June 14, 2011, the City Council Legislative Committee met and considered AB 1250, currently pending before the California Legislature. If enacted into law, this bill would preserve but reform state redevelopment agencies in response to Governor Brown's proposal for the elimination of redevelopment agencies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and adopt a "support" position for Assembly Bill 1250 (Alejo) and transmit letters of support to Assembly Member Alejo, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, League of California Cities, and California Redevelopment Association. 5. NRPA STARTING NEW AT GOLF GRANT - Grant funds will implement a Starting New at Golf Recreational Program that is golf s version of T -ball. The program introduces golf to children ages five -to -eight years old, teaching them the fundamentals of the game and it reinforces positive, healthy lifestyle benefits that accompany participation in sport. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council accept the National Recreation and Parks Assocation Starting New at Golf Grant in the amount of $3,000, along with acceptance of $9,000 worth of equipment .for the program. Increase estimated revenues in account 100-4471.006 by $3,000 in Fiscal Year 2011-12. Appropriate $3,000 to expenditure account 15108-5161.002 in Fiscal Year 2011-12. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract documents, change orders, or amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. 6. SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM (SEP) GRANT AGREEMENT WITH SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT - Between 2001 and 2006, the Saugus Water Reclamation Plant exceeded water quality standards and received a Notice of Violation from the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. As a result, the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District will request $97,500 of SEP grant funds for the City's arundo removal efforts. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement for Supplemental Environmental Projects grant funds with the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles County requesting an estimated $97,500 of grant funds. 9 7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 8 (ANIMALS) OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND, ADD AND DELETE DEFINITIONS, TO CLARIFY POLICIES RELATING TO ANIMALS, AND TO CHANGE THE FEE FOR LICENSING DELINQUENCIES AND TO ADD A FIELD ENFORCEMENT FEE- Second reading of an ordinance regarding changes adopted by Los Angeles County Animal Control Services to Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code. The changes include definitions, policies, and fees for licensing delinquencies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AMENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 8 (ANIMALS) OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND, ADD AND DELETE DEFINITIONS, TO CLARIFY POLICIES RELATING TO ANIMALS, AND TO CHANGE THE FEE FOR LICENSING DELINQUENCIES AND TO ADD A FIELD ENFORCEMENT FEE." 8. REAPPOINTMENT OF THE MAYOR TO SERVE ASA TRUSTEE OF THE SANTA CLARITA BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES - At the April 26, 2011 the City Council adopted Resolution 11-27 appointing the Mayor and members of the City Council to serve as the trustees of the Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees. As Mayor McLean's appointment is scheduled to end at the conclusion of the current fiscal year, it would be appropriate for the City Council to consider re -appointing the Mayor to the Board of Library Trustees for another term. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a Resolution reappointing Mayor McLean to the Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees for another term through June 30, 2014. 9. LMD IRRIGATION CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM PHASE II, PROJECT R0007 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - Project acceptance for the installation of 336 irrigation controllers encompassing Phase II of the Landscape Water Management Program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council accept the completion of the LMD Irrigation Controller Replacement Program Phase II, Project R0007; and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. 10. REPAIRS TO THE CANYON COUNTRY LIBRARY BRANCH - AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO APPROVE BID SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONTRACTS FOR LIBRARY REPAIRS - The City of Santa Clarita recently assumed operations of the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library. This item will authorize the City Manager or designee to quickly secure vendors and award contracts for necessary repairs to the facility. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to approve the plans and specifications and award a construction contract, including a 15 percent contingency, for repairs to the Canyon Country library branch, to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, in a cumulative amount not to exceed $246,000 for floor preparation, bead blasting and sealant; carpet removal, replacement, and installation; and storage of library materials; and execute all documents with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, subject to City Attorney approval; authorize the City Manager or designee to award contracts for furniture moving and installation and design services in an amount not to exceed $51,000; approve transfer of $297,000 from Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Canyon Country Library Repairs Account F3017601-5161.001. Increase Transfers In Account 601-4711.100 and Transfers Out Account 10019500-5501.601 by $297,000; and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. i 11. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT RESOLUTIONS INITIATING PROCEEDING, APPROVING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND TAKING OTHER RELATED ACTIONS - Various actions required by law to modify the assessment methodologies and rates for various zones in Landscape District Nos. 1 and T1. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings, and make certain designations in connection with proposed annexations into, detachments from, creation of new zones, dissolution of existing zones, and assessment rate adjustment in Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1 an T1; and adopt a resolution to approve Engineer's Report, and declare its intention to order annexations into, detachments from, creation of new zones, dissolution of existing zones,! and assessment rate adjustments in Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1 and T1, and!to levy an assessment thereon, taking certain other actions in connection therewith. i on 12. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION - In compliance with the Government Code, Councilmember compensation has historically been reviewed and adjusted every two years, and the last adjustment occurred on July 1, 2008. Council compensation was reviewed in November 2009, and at that time the Council decided to postpone consideration of an increase to a future date. Councilmember compensation was discussed at the May 24, 2011, City Council meeting and Council proposed a total pay increase of ten percent (not compounded) for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2012, to be effective on July 1, 2012. The first reading of this ordinance occurred at the June 14, 2011, City Council meeting, and the ordinance was passed to a second reading. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION." 13. WITHDRAWAL OF THE HASLEY HILLS/VALENCIA COMMERCE CENTER LAFCO ANNEXATION APPLICATION - On April 22, 2008, the City Council unanimously approved the Hasley HillsNalencia Commerce Center Annexation and authorized the filing of an application for annexation. Per the request of Councilmember Ferry at the June 14, 2011, City Council meeting, several factors and considerations have intervened that now make it appropriate to consider withdrawal of this proposed annexation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council direct and authorize the City Manager to submit a letter to the Local Agency Formation Commission to withdraw the Hasley HillsNalencia Commerce Center annexation application. 14. CHECK REGISTER NO. 11 - Approval of the Check Register. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 11. 7 PUBLIC HEARINGS 15. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR REAUTHORIZATION OF THE TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (TMD) - The renewal of the Tourism Marketing District would continue collection of 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: City Council conduct the public hearing and accept the Tourism Marketing District Annual Report and adopt a resolution titled: "A Resolution of the City of Santa Clarita to continue the Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District (Business Improvement Area) and the Hotel Tourism Marketing Benefit Zone in the City." 16. ANNEXATION OF PARCELS INTO STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (ANNEXATION L-90) - Consideration of annexing nine parcels receiving benefit into Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct public hearing, and open and review the ballots. If no majority protest exists, adopt resolution ordering said annexation, and authorize the annual levy and collection of assessments within the District. If a majority protest exists, no action will be 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 Morrie Deason. 8 FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1 st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. CERTIFICATION I, Kevin Tonoian, Acting City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that on June 23, 2011, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall and the Sa'a Clarita Sheriffs Station. r` Kevin T o n r Actin i Clerk Sant Clari , California W