CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. AUGUST 22, 2000

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1 - CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. AUGUST 22, 2000 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:01 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the purpose of holding a: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Pending Litigation Government Code Section (a) Gueno Development Co. v. City of Santa Clarita Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section Property Location: Owner/Negotiating Party: Under Negotiation: Rye Canyon Business Park Approximately 12 acres at the intersection of Constellation Drive and Galaxy Way in the new business park, adjacent to the Valencia Industrial Center Legacy Partners, Inc. Price and Terms Property Location: Owner/Negotiating Party: Under Negotiation: Porta Bella Approximately 20 acres at the northeast corner of the Porta Bella property, adjacent to the future intersection of new Golden Valley Road and Redview Drive R. F. I. Incorporated Price and Terms

2 Property Location: Owner/Negotiating Party: Under Negotiation: Ruether Avenue Business Park Approximately 38 acres south of the intersection of Redview Drive and existing Golden Valley Road, adjacent to the Santa Clarita Sports Complex (along the extension of Ruether Avenue) Ruether Avenue Business Park Price and Terms CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section (c) one matter RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:03 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:40 p.m. CITY ATI'ORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, announced that during Closed Session, no action was taken that was required to be reported. - ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the special meeting at 6:41 p.m. CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a request to speak and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is announced by the Mayor. INVOCATION Mayor Darcy gave the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Smyth led the flag salute. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Allen Penrose regarding the Robinson Ranch golf course; Cam Noltemeyer regarding defeat of the school bond; Andrew Martin regarding the Democratic National Convention; and Berta Gonzalez-Harper regarding the sign ordinance and Arte Mexicano. STAFF/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, commented on Arte Mexicano and indicated the situation has been resolved. Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning and Building 2

3 Services, provided an update on Robinson Ranch and indicated no permanent solution has been determined yet. Councilmember Ferry commented on the purpose of the defeated school bond. George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on the Golden Valley project site. AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy read a summary explaining the assistance provided by Sheri Moss to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department. Ms. Moss was not in attendance at the meeting. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mayor Darcy introduced Valerie Hall who presented the ACES Award from the California Energy Commission to Ruben Barrera, Building Official, on behalf of the City. Adele Macpherson, Community Services Superintendent, and Councilmember Ferry provided the Blue Ribbon Task Force Update and showed a 30-second video. - EXECUTIVE SESSION This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Smyth, second by Ferry, to add an item of subsequent need concerning SB 1978 as Item 22, finding that there is an immediate need to discuss the item, which arose subsequent to the posting of this agenda. Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Darcy Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling items 2, 8, 7 and 14 from the Consent Calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2000 special and regular meetings, July 12, 2000 special meeting, July 14, 2000 special meeting, July 15, 2000 special meeting, July 16, 2000 special meeting, and July 20, 2000 special meeting. 3

4 - Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Darcy ITEM I READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES By listing the ordinance titles on the public agenda and placing an item on the Consent Calendar for Council to waive further reading of all ordinances whose titles appear on the public agenda, this reading requirement is satisfied once Council approves the Consent Calendar item. Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. - ITEM2 TRANSIT MIXED CONCRETE (TMC) - On August 1, 2000 the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) signed a record of decision approving the TMC project. Specific direction is required by the City Council for the City's legal counsel to file an appeal of the record of decision (ROD). Direct legal counsel to pursue an administrative appeal of the Bureau of Land Management's record of decision (ROD) on the TMC sand and gravel mining project. Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez-Harper and Pauline Harte. ITEMS CENTRAL PARK PHASE II- PROJECT NO. P CONTRACT AWARD FOR DESIGN SERVICES The City has completed a process of qualifying a consultant to facilitate the design service for Central Park Phase II. The firm selected, based on their knowledge of the project, is RJM Design Group, Inc. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with RJM Design Group, Inc., subject to City Attorney approval for an amount not to exceed $145,675 and a ten percent contingency expenditure. The funds have been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2000/2001 in Account No. P4005. Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer. Wayne Weber, Parks Superintendent, provided additional information. - ITEM4 YOUTH SPORTS UNIFORM CONTRACT RENEWAL Renewal of the contract with All-American Marketing for the purchase of youth sports uniforms. Extend the current contract of All American Marketing for youth sports' team uniforms in the amount of $63, 740 for an additional year, pursuant to 4

5 - the terms and conditions of the original contract. The funds have been budgeted in the 2000/2001 fiscal year budget in Account No ITEM5 STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN (SUSMP) IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region approved and promulgated the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). The SUSMP requires each City, which is a permittee under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in Los Angeles County to adopt an ordinance implementing the SUSMP by September 8, The SUSMP imposes many water quality related requirements on new development and redevelopment projects. The water quality related requirements pursuant to State and Federal law. This ordinance and new development procedures established at the staff level will bring the City into compliance with these regulations. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING THE STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN OF THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD FOR THE LOS ANGELES REGION BY AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD NEW DMSION 4: "STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN", CHAPTER 17.90, "STANDARD URBAN STORMWATER MITIGATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION." ITEM6 JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE NORTH VALENCIA II ANNEXATION (MASTER CASE NO ) Adoption of the resolution approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue for the North Valencia II Annexation. Adopt a joint resolution of Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue resulting from the proposed North Valencia II Annexation to the City of Santa Clarita consisting of 576 acres, generally located outside and adjacent to the City limits generally north of Newhall Ranch Road and west ofmcbean Parkway. ITEM7 2000/2001 CITYWIDE CURB AND GUTTER FLOWLINE REALIGNMENT AND RESTORATION PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will improve drainage flow into local storm drains in various locations throughout the City. Award the construction contract for the 2000/2001 Citywide Curb and Gutter Flowline Realignment and Restoration program, Project No. M0016, to Pacific Construction Co. in the amount of $119, and authorize a 15 5

6 - percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $18, Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, advised that this item should be removed from this agenda and placed on a future agenda. ITEMS APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) FUNDING FOR THE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO TRANSIT STOPS, PROJECT NO. T0014, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Installation of traffic signals and sidewalk improvements on Soledad Canyon Road at the intersection of Canyon Country Park, Rue Entree, Oak Spring Canyon Road, Flowerpark Drive, and Poppy Meadow Street. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in the amount of $400, for FTA funding for the Pedestrian Access Improvements to Transit Stops, Project No. T0014; approve the plans and specifications; and authorize staff to advertise for bids. ITEM9 FISCAL YEARS 1999/2000 AND 2000/2001 NEW SIDEWALK AND SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECTS, BOUQUET CANYON ROAD I ESPUELLA DRIVE RIGHT TURN POCKET, AND 2000/2001 ACCESS RAMP PROGRAM, PROJECT NOS. T0005, MOOOl, T0013, M0018, C4003, AND T0008 -ADVERTISE FOR BIDS These capital improvement projects will install and repair sidewalks and access ramps at various locations within the City; and widen the right-turn pocket on Bouquet Canyon Road at Espuella Drive. Approve the plans and specifications, and authorize the advertising of bids for various capital improvement projects, Project Nos. T0013, T0005, M0018, MOOOl, C4003, and T0008; and direct the City Manager to transfer $35, from the 1999 I 2000 Median Modification project, Account No. C (General Fund) to the Bouquet Canyon Road I Espuella Drive Right Turn Pocket project, Account No. C (General Fund). ITEMlO TRACT MAP NO (BRIDGEPORT, D.R. HORTON LOS ANGELES HOLDING COMPANY, INC.) - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION This tract consists of approximately 4.6 acres, located west of Parkwood Lane and south of Newhall Ranch road, north of Bridgeport Lane, and is owned by D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc., a California Corporation. The 12-lot development consists of 63 residential condominium units being constructed on six lots with six private street lots. Approve Tract Map No l(Bridgeport, D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc.); accept offers of dedication; make 6

7 - findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. ITEMll TRACT MAP NO (BRIDGEPORT, D.R. HORTON LOS ANGELES HOLDING COMPANY, INC.) - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION This tract consists of approximately 14.9 acres, located east of Parkwood Lane and south of Newhall Ranch Road, and is owned by D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc., a California Corporation. The 156-lot development consists of 132 residential lots, 13 private street lots, and 11 open space lots. Approve Tract Map No (Bridgeport, D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc.); accept offers of dedication; abandon portions of Bridgeport and Parkwood Lanes; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. ITEM12 TRACT MAP NO (RYE CANYON BUSINESS PARK) - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION This phase consists of approximately acres, located north of Newhall Ranch Road and west of Copper Hill Drive, and is owned by Lincoln-Whitehall Realty (West) IV, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. Of the 21 lots being created, 16 lots will be used for industrial development and the remaining lots for open space. Approve Tract Map No (Rye Canyon Business Park); accept offers of dedication; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. ITEM13 ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ANNEXATION NO L15, TRACT NO (RYLAND HOMES) Annexing territory into Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 as Annexation No L15, Tract No , located in the vicinity of Whites Canyon Road and Nadal Street. Adopt a resolution to initiate annexation proceedings; approve the Engineer's Report; declare the City's intention to annex territory; and set the public hearing for August 22, ITEM14 SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX BUILDING 1 CONSTRUCTION (PHASE III) - PROJECT NO. F3007 -AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will provide for the tenant improvement of Building No. 1 of the Santa Clarita Sports Complex (SCSC). Improvements include, but are not limited to the construction of an arena area, a large community room, multi-purpose rooms, a teen/arcade area, and various recreational activity rooms. These features were 7

8 identified for development in the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Master Plan, established during Fiscal Year 1998/1999. Approve the lowest bidder's request to be relieved from their bid and reject the second apparent low bidder due to material defects contained within their bid proposal. Waive minor irregularity within the bid of the third low bidder and award the contract to Baltimore Construction, Inc. for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Building No. 1 (Phase III), Project No. F3007, in the amount of $2,385, plus a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $357, Authorize a transfer of $542, from Account No. F to Account No. F , and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Mohammed Shirldo, Ken Cuato, William "Al" Brice and Matt Steiner representing C-DAD, and Cam Noltemeyer. Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, provided additional information. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve Alternate Action 1 to reject all bids and direct staff to re-bid the project. Ayes: Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Kellar, Darcy ITEM15 RENEWAL OF TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Final year's renewal of the City's tree maintenance contract with Golden Bear Arborists, Inc.!I'rue Green. Approve a one-year extension of the City's contract with Golden Bear Arborists, Inc.!I'rue Green for the final year of a renewable contract for tree maintenance services. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contract documents, subject to City Attorney approval, and authorize an increase to the amount of the contract by $7,883.00, for a total not to exceed $470, ITEM16 AWARD OF JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT - BID NO. FS Award contract for ongoing janitorial maintenance services for the City Hall Building, the Field Services Facility, and the Santa Clarita and Jan Heidt Metrolink Stations. Waive the purchasing requirement of selecting the lowest qualified bidder, and approve the use of "best value" in the evaluation of responses to a bid for janitorial services. Award the janitorial services contract to Lee's Maintenance Service in the amount of $135, per year for two years plus two renewable oneyear terms to provide all required janitorial services plus additional cleaning services as required at four City facilities. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Transfer $34,

9 from City Council Contingency Account No to Account No ($16,500.00) and Account No ($17,500.00) to allow for payment of the annual contract cost. ITEM17 CHECK REGISTER NOS. 27, 28, 29, 30 AND 31-Approval of the check register. RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Registers 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to adopt the balance of the Consent Calendar, removing Item 7. Ayes: Smyth, Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Darcy RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. ITEM18 PUBLIC HEARING SANTA CLARITA STORM DRAINAGE FEE ELECTION AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION CANVASSING BALLOTS, IMPOSING STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FEES, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE NORTH VALENCIA II ANNEXATION Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. In report, Amelia Rietzel, Environmental Services Coordinator, advised that the purpose of this item is Proposition 218 Public Hearing Election for the imposition of the Storm Drainage Fees for a portion of the North Valencia 2 Annexation area. Council consensus to waive the staff presentation. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that ballots from 5 of the 6 property owners had been received in favor of the imposition of the fee. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to adopt resolution making findings regarding election results, setting Storm Drainage Utility 9

10 Fees, and authorizing staff to proceed with the North Valencia II Annexation. Ayes: Smyth, Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Darcy ITEM19 PUBLIC HEARING APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ANNEXATION NO Ll5, TRACT NO (RYLAND HOMES) Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. In report, Curtis Nay, Supervising Engineer, advised this is regarding the annexation of territory and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1 as Annexation No L15, Tract No , located in the vicinity of Whites Canyon Road and Nadal Street. Council consensus to waive the staff presentation. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that no protests to the levy of assessments had been received. Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to adopt a resolution approving the annexation of territory and the levy of assessments for Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1. Ayes: Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Darcy 10

11 ITEM20 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE UPDATE REPORT Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, stated that this item summarizes the City's community outreach efforts related to the Sphere of Influence application filed with LAFCO by the City on January 5, Addressing the Council on this item was Karl Reinecker. Motion by Ferry, second by Kellar, to authorize staff to continue outreach efforts, and appropriate funds in the amount of $25,000 from Council Contingency Account No to Professional Services Account No to fund additional community outreach efforts for the Sphere of Influence Proposal filed with the Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). Ayes: Kellar, Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Darcy ITEM21 NEW BUSINESS VALENCIA TOWN CENTER DEFEASANCE Frank Oviedo, Management Analyst, reported that in 1992, the Santa Clarita City Council formed and established Community Facilities District No to help fund the construction of public improvements associated with the Valencia Town Center. This was done pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities District Law of Brian Pierik, Assistant City Attorney, outlined changes to the resolution. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to adopt a resolution approving the defeasance of its special tax bonds, Series A, Valencia Town Center CFD 92-1 with changes outlined by the City Attorney, approving an escrow agreement and authorizing the taking of certain other actions subject to City Attorney approval and contingent upon final determination of property sale and its outcome whether it is to be prepaid or the bonds are defeased. Ayes: Weste, Smyth, Ferry, Kellar, Darcy 11

12 ITEM22 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM SENATE BILL 1973 (PERATA) AMENDING THE WATER CODE Through action taken earlier during the meeting, this item was added to the agenda for discussion at this time. Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, outlined the purpose of the legislation and noted that the legislative session would be over in 8 days. Council consensus that the City needs time to determine and review the full impact of the proposed legislation. Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to direct staff to determine the status of the bill and if it is in place, to send a letter to specified legislators (including Runner, McClintock, Knight, Wright, Hertzberg, Burton and Perata) stating the City's position. Ayes: Smyth, Ferry, Kellar, Weste, Darcy COMMITI'EE REPORTS (Council) Mayor Darcy reported on meetings of the Sanitation District and the North County Coalition. Also, an item will be placed on an October agenda for a presentation by a representative from El Segundo regarding the airport issue. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that the City of Fillmore had taken a position of support of the City of Santa Clarita regarding TMC. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Ferry commented on the tribute for Mike Shuman. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m. to Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in memory of: Katherine Cieplik (mother of John Boston - columnist for The Signal) Justin DeLong (son of Coach Dave DeLong of Canyon High School) Michael Torrez (former Temporary Employee with the City of Santa Clarita) Mary Spring (Active community member and Professional Mediator for the City during the formation of the Mobilehome Panel) Lewis Calzia (Retired Postal Worker - avid supporter of Youth Sports at Hart High School for many, many years) 12

13 Mike Shuman (former Principal of Placerita Junior High School, William S. Hart High School District) An Adjourned City Council meeting will be held on August 29, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. A regular City Council Study Session will be held on September 5, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., Century Room, 1" floor of City Hall, Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2000, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1'' floor of City Hall, Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. - ATTEST: ~oz~ CITY CLERK... 13