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Home My WebLink About1996-02-13 - AGENDAS - ADJOURNED (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, February 13, 1996 City Council Chambers, 1st Floor 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, Ca. 91355 q/� AGENDA �/ CALL TO ORDER p ROL CALI,a-lam /� UBLIC PARTICIPATION (one minute limit) �t r0 / ,RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - To be held in the Orchard Conference Room ( CLOSED SESSION ITEM Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Government Code Section �j 54956.9(a) - Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency t�\ �\ RECESS TO REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Council Chambers nclap.spfeb13.96 y�o CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m. February 13, 1996 City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - No New Business CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person should prepare a three (3) minute presentation. Public Participation (� speaker's slips must be submitted to the City Clerk. 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 item is discussed. Each person addressing the Council has three minutes in which to speak, at which time the red light on the Council dias will appear. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the General Services Division, (805) 286-4185. 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) Executive Meetine This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. No action on public agenda items will be taken except for any closed session items. This session is open to the public. Public Particivation This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council 1i ,on items that are not on the agenda, but those items will not be acted pon by Council at this meeting other than to review and return J�7 f1�rsd f�, without action or direct staff. ALL speakers must call or submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk prior to this portion of the meeting and prepare a presentation not to exceed three minutes. The thirty minutes allowed for public input will be divided by the number of people wishing to speak, maximum time allowed will be three minutes. STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation) INVOCATION - Heidt '/,� 7 CALL TO ORDER (� ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor to inquire whether any member of the public would like to pull for discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 9, 1996 January 23, 1996 AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS PRESENTATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a request is made for discussion, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the agenda. [ ] Motion 1. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY WELLNESS FOUNDATION HEALTH PARTNERSHIP GRANT - LETTER OF SUPPORT - [ ] Vote The City is participating in a collaborative community process for a preventative health grant. A letter of support is required from all participants as part of the grant application due on March 31, 1996. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize Mayor to sign a letter of support for participation by the City of Santa Clarita in a Community Collaboration under the California Community Wellness Foundation's Health Partnership Grant Program. [ 1 Motion ES 2. TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO L7NO.1764 COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LAT ( ] Vote NOS. 31631 AND 31572, PRIVATE DRAI- RESOLUTION NO. 96-13 - This is a resolutionthetransfer of Private Drain No. 1764 to the LosntyFlood 1'r Control District, (LACFCD) and to reqto accept this transfer. This is necessary for the LACFCD to z, ] commence maintaining said storm drain. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt Resolution No. 96-13 and direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this report indicating the date and action taken, and three certified copies of the adopted resolution to Mr. Phil Dudar at the County of Los Angeles. [ ] Motion 3. TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD) TRACT [] Vote 16 NO. 43156, PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 1887 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-14 - This is a resolution to authorize the transfer of Private Drain No. 1887 to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) and to request LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is necessary for LACFCD to commence maintaining said storm drain.: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-14 and direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this report indicating the date and action taken, and three certified copies of the adopted Resolution to Mr. Phil Dudar at the County of Los Angeles. [ 1 Motion 4. ONE-WAY STOP INSTALLATION AT INTERSECTIONS OF: DEL MONTE 'DRIVE AND GOLDCREST DRIVE, DEL [ ] Vote MONTE DRIVE/ARROYO PARK DRIVE AND SUMMIT 01 PLACE, ARROYO PARK DRIVE AND SINGING HILLS DRIVE - RESOLUTION NO. 96-16 - The Transit Division has requested the Traffic Engineering Section consider installing a stop the intersection Del Monte Drive one-way control at of and Goldcrest. Drive on January 9, 1996. The request was initiated as a safety concern for children who cross Goldcrest Drive at this location to use a new school bus stop west of the intersection. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-16. [ ] Motion 5. TRACT MAP NO. 47626 - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - This [ ] Vote project was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on May 7, 1992 by CUP No. 89-150-950 and Tentative �( Tract Map No. 4762645). The property is located on the northwest ' corner of Ron Ridge Drive at,Pamplico Drive. RECOMMENDED �i ACTION: Approve the map; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; and make the necessary findings. Instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the map for Tract Map No. 47626, which indicates that all special assessments levied by the City have been paid. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the map. [ ] Motion 96. SUMMARY VACATION OF DEVELL ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 96-10 - This item is on the agenda to precess the vacation of [ ] Vote Devell Road. The vacation of this road has been requested by a property owner whose lot is encumbered by the easement for the Pip private and future street for Devell Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-10, and instruct the City Clerk Q to record the Resolution. [ ] Motion 7. MINT CANYON RIVER PARK ACQUISITION - On November 14, 1995, the City Council authorized acquisitions for the Mint [ ] Vote Canyon River Park Parcels totaling $158,500. Changes in parcel acquisition size, and final negotiations has reduced the total amount to $138,967, and changed the distribution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to sign the purchase agreements and execute all necessary documentation to complete the acquisitions as shown. [ ] Motion CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MASTER'S COLLEGE LEASE FOR NEWHALL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE - The [ ] Vote city and Master's College have negotiated a 15 year lease for the ' use of a parcel as a neighborhood park site. The site is located at Street the terminus of 3rd near Race Street in the Newhall /] community. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the lease agreement with Masters College for the use of the subject property as a neighborhood park site and authorize the Mayor to execute the lease. [ ] Motion 9. CITY PARKS EARTHQUAKE POOL REPAIR PROJECT NO. PR 95-039 PROJECT ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE -OF [ ] Vote COMPLETION - Acceptance of Project#PR95-039, Earthquake Repairs to Newhall and Santa Clarita Parks swimming pools at a cost of $350,703. The project is eligible for FEMA reimbursement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the project and direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion. At the expiration of 35 days from the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, ] direct staff to release the amount deducted from the final estimate and retain, except such amounts as are required by law to be withheld by properly executed and filed notices to stop payment. [ ] Motion 10. PROPOSITION A/NORTH OAKS POOL REPAIR - I �' RESOLUTION NO. 96-17 - Because of natural adjustments (] Vote through the years under North Oaks Pool, the soil has caused the pool to shift slightly, affecting the proper drainage of the gutter r V� system, thus allowing proper filtration. The project is estimated to cost $35,000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-17. 4 NA [ 1 Motion 11. CHUCK PONTIUS COMMUTER RAIL TRAIL - PROJECT NO. 99-029.02 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE Council acceptance (] Vote of a trail project generally located along Soledad Canyon Road between Commuter Way and Camp Plenty Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the project and direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.. At the expiration of 35 days from the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, f/ } direct staff to release the amount deducted from the final estimate and retain, except such amounts as are required by law to be withheld by properly executed and filed notices to stop payment. ] Motion 12. EASEMENT DEED FOR TRES ROBLES HOMEOWNER'S ! ASSOCIATION #4 - A Grant of Easement to the City of Santa [I Vote Clarita from the Tres Robles Homeowner's Association No. 4 to l r access the Santa Clara River Trail Phase II. RECOMMENDED 1) ACTION: Approve the Grant of Easement from the Tres Robles r�I a /V Homeowner's Association No. 4, and direct the City Clerk to record o/„ Ji the easement with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office. [�] Motion 13. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR BUS STOP DISPLAY UNIT PROJECT - In July of 1995, the Transit Division was [ ] Vote awarded a grant in the amoun- of $30,000 by the Air Quality ]L Management District to complet - a bus stop display unit project. The AQMD grant covers 85% n: the total project costs while the City has agreed to fund 15% of _ne total project costs, $4,500, with Proposition A Local Return. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate an additional $34,500 to Expenditure Account No. 55- 7000-243 and approve budget adjustments: Expenditure - 55-7000- 243 - $34,500; Transfer In - 55-2380 - $34,500; Estimated Revenue - 15-3557 - $30,000; Transfers Out - 15-3557 - $30,000; Transfer Out - 18-3575 - $4,500. [ ] Motion 714. CHECK REGISTER NOS. 3, 4, AND 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-19 - Resolution approves and ratifies payment the demands [ ] Vote presented in the check registers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 96-19. jJ UNFINISHED BUSINESS [ Staff 15. PORTA BELLA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 96-4 - This is a continued item regarding the [ ] Speakers Porta Bella Development Agreement. At the January 23, 1996 regular Council meeting, Council direct staff to bring the [ ] Motion Development Agreement to this meeting with all exhibits. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Development [ ] Discussion Agreement, waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 96-4. [ ] Vote [ ] Staff 16. CITY CENTRAL PARI{UPDATE - Provides an update on the progress of the Park Development Plan for the City Central Park [ J Speaker Site. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the presentation on [ ] Ni h the City Central Park planning process and direct staff to continue the f4scusson /with ubl/i participation pr ess. 070y.. [ ] Vote NEW BUSINESS�`ry [ ] Staff 17. SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL - "PHASE III PROJECT NO. GG, q 99-047 - ALIGNMENT AND FEATURES - Council adoption of [1 Speakers I the alignment and features of a trail project generally located along Soledad Canyon Road between Commuter Way and Bouquet [ ] 'Motion Canyon Road; and along Valencia Boulevard between Bouquet Canyon Road and Creekside Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: [ ]-Disc& Win Adopt the trail alignment and features described and proceed with design on that basis. Authorize the City Manager to execute [ ] Vote associated easement documents. 18. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT - Appraisal, (] Staff%% environmental site assessment, preliminary title search, and legal review for the 6.6 acre site at the entry to ed Davis Park from the [ ] Speakers Old road, adjacent and south of the recently purchased 53.9 acre Rivendale property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appropriate [ ] Motion $15,000 for the capital project "Rivendale Recreational Acquisition," Account No. 28-99058-410 from interest revenue [ ] Discussio previously received in Account No. 28-3431 to contract professional services for property appraisal, environmental site assessment, [] Vote preliminary title search, legal review, and other required research for parcel acquisition. ] Staff 19. TERMINATION OF ENCROACHMENT PERMITS FOR PRIVATE STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHIN THE PUBLIC [ ] Speakers RIGHT-OF-WAY - RESOLUTION NO. 96-18 - To request that the City Council establish a final cut-off date with respect to (] Motio allowing private storage containers within the public right-of-way. RECOMMENDED ACTION. Adopt Resolution No. 96-18 and [ ] Discussion direct staff to facilitate the removal of all private storage containers from the public right-of-way by July 17, 1996. [ ] Vote '" ,1 Y- 20. ADOPTION OF 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM [ ] Staff MECHANICAL CODE - ORDINANCE NO. 96-9 - Every three years the model codes (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and ( ] Speakers Plumbing Codes) are republished to include technical changes adopted by the State. Ordinance No. 96-9 recognizes the adoption [ ] Motion of the 1994 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBG). [I DiscussiQ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce, waive further reading, Iand set public hearing on March 12, 1996 for Ordinance No. 96-9, [ ] Vot which adopts the 1994 edition of the Uniform Mechanical code, including appendices and amendments. [ ] Staff 21. COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION - The City /0 Councilmembers of the Santa Clarita City Council are [ ] Speakers J compensated monthly by the City for the hard work and long hours they contribute to the leadership of our local government. [ 1 Motion The Government Code sets forth basic provisions which allow regular adjustments to` City Council compensation. The Santa [ ] Discussio Clarita City Councilmembers have not adopted a Council compensation adjustment for over three (3) years. At this time, [ ] �jo Council compensation adjustments are proposed. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce, waive further reading and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 96-11. [ 1 Staff 22. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REPLACEMENT SYSTEM - Staff is evaluating the replacement of the Wang computer system. ( ] Speakers To support current and future applications, hardware and software for the City's database applications will be acquired and installed [ ] Motion within the next two months. This hardware and software will provide the basic structure to support the City's core financial [ ] Discussion applications and to prepare for future information needs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager to HI Vote purchase this technology through the State and County technology contracts and initiate a capital lease with $1 buy out through Municipal Leasing Associates for $218,676, and sign all associate documents. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) STAFF COMMENTS COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION Conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa clarita and Redevelopment Agency ADJOURNMENT