HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-28 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Thursday
April 28, 1988
7:30 p.m.
:ALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council was called to order
by Mayor McKeon at 7:30 p.m. at Arroyo Seco Junior
High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, Santa Clarita,
Ca.
FLAG SALUTE The City Manager led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
ROLL CALL All members being present, the Mayor took up with
the agenda.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item 7 was moved to be brought up after item 31 and
item 27 is to be removed from the agenda and placed
on the agenda for May 12, due to lack of
information. It was moved by Darcy, second by Heidt
to accept the agenda as amended. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy, second by Heidt to approve
the minutes of March 24, 1988. With no objections,
it was so ordered.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor McKeon read a proclamation for Child/
CHILD/PASSENGER Passenger Week, May 1-8, 1988 and a proclamation
SAFETY for Organ/Tissue Donor Week, April 24-28, 1988.
ORGAN/TISSUE DONOR
WEEK
PRESENTATIONS Kelly Clark, Manager of the Santa Clarita
KELLY CLARK OF Automobile Club of Southern Calif. presented
AUTOMOBILE CLUB the Council with a wall map designating the
OF SOUTHERN CALIF. City boundaries and to be placed in City Hall.
DEPUTY JEFFREY BERRY Mayor McKeon presented Deputy Jeffrey Berry with a
placque commending him for saving the life of a 2
year old child. Mayor McKeon introduced
Christopher Kukula and his family, as well as
Deputy Berry's family.
S-,RITTEN COMMUNICATION Mayor McKeon explained that a petition had been
received for rent control for mobilehome parks.
Those speaking on this issue were: Paul Gardner,
20401-458 Soledad Canyon Rd., Canyon Country;
.^ Donald Wilder, 21441 Brier Way, Saugus; Jean Clark,
27361 Sierra Highway, #240, Canyon Country.
ITEM 1 The City Manager explained that this item is on
PUBLIC HEARING the agenda to discuss action for recouping salary
COUNCIL COMPENSATION compensation not received by Council due to delays
RESOLUTION NO.88-54 in the introduction of a compensation ordinance.
City Council Minutes
April 28, 1988
Page 2
Councilman Boyer explained the background to
ITEM 1
(continued) the audience. It was moved by Koontz, second by
Heidt to adopt Resolution No. 88-54. On roll call
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After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by
Heidt to modify Ordinance No. 88-21 and have it
modified as an urgency ordinance.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt
Noes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon
Motion failed.
It was then moved by Heidt, second by Boyer to
adopt Ordinance 88-21. The City Attorney read the
title to this ordinance. It was moved by Koontz,
second by Darcy, to waive further reading and pass
to second reading. On roll call vote:
McKeon
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz,
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 88-21 passed to second reading.
ITEM 5 o The City Manager stated that at the April 14th
UNNFFINISHED BUSINESS meeting, Council set the date of April 28th as
to
rosals
the
CITY HALL LOCATION the date Hall for consider
the pnexpto five torsevenlyears. of
the City
vo e.
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Resolution No. 88-54 adopted.
It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to continue
.TEM 3
JNFINISHED BUSINESS
this item to the next Council meeting. With no
APPOINTMENT OF PARKS
objections, it was so ordered.
AND RECREATION COMM.
The Mayor stated that the Council will be out of
town on the next meeting date which is May 12th,
therefore, due to lack of quorum, the meeting date
was set for the 10th of May. The meeting place to
be announced.
Mayor McKeon introduced Mr. Kyle Kollar, Community
Development Director for our City.
The City Attorney introduced this item to Council.
ITEM 4
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
This item is in accordance with past discussions of
AMENDING QUIMBY
the Council wherein Council expressed the desire
FEES
ORDINANCE NO.88-21
that Quimby fees be increased to better reflect
Santa Clarita.
increased land values in the City of
Those speaking on this item were Mark bbotin,
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23823 Valencia Blvd., Valencia; Larry r, Los
Angeles County Regional Planning.
After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by
Heidt to modify Ordinance No. 88-21 and have it
modified as an urgency ordinance.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt
Noes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon
Motion failed.
It was then moved by Heidt, second by Boyer to
adopt Ordinance 88-21. The City Attorney read the
title to this ordinance. It was moved by Koontz,
second by Darcy, to waive further reading and pass
to second reading. On roll call vote:
McKeon
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz,
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 88-21 passed to second reading.
ITEM 5 o The City Manager stated that at the April 14th
UNNFFINISHED BUSINESS meeting, Council set the date of April 28th as
to
rosals
the
CITY HALL LOCATION the date Hall for consider
the pnexpto five torsevenlyears. of
the City
City Council Minutes
April 28, 1988
Page 3
ITEM 5 Representatives from Newhall Land & Farming Co.
(continued) and Saunders Development Co. were available to
answer any questions.
The Mayor announced he is a Board member of the
Valencia Bank and Councilwoman Heidt is a
shareholder. Their concern is, do these positions
constitute a conflict of interest on the issue of
deciding upon the City Hall location. The City
Attorney stated that under the provisions of 87-100
and 87-103 of the Government Code, holding such
positions would not constitute a conflict of
interest because the Bank is a tenant in the
building, has no ownership in the building and that
it appears that it would obtain no material or
financial gain by reason of the City becoming a
tenant of the building.
The Mayor -appointed committee of Councilman Koontz
and the Mayor reported on their findings and
research of the new City Hall.
Those speaking on this item were: Dan Hucks, 23823
Valencia Blvd., Valencia, representing Newhall Land
and Farming Co.; Tim Demshki, 15450 Ventura Blvd.,
^ Sherman Oaks, representing Saunders
Development/Coldwell Banker; Alan Belohlavek, 15450
Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, representing Saunders
Development, and Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore
Ave., Canyon Country.
After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by
Darcy to direct staff to enter into negotiations
for the purpose of providing City Council a lease
between the City and Saunders Development Co. for
leasing space at 23920 W. Valencia Blvd. and to be
presented to Council at the next meeting. On roll
call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: Heidt
Motion carried.
Councilwoman Heidt requested the record to show
that she voted noe on this motion as she felt the
City Hall should be in the center of the City and
the use of the Valencia Bank building puts City
Hall on the perimeter of the City. She also felt
uncomfortable with the fact that she is a
shareholder in the Bank even though there is no
conflict of interest.
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The Planning Department will move into the Valencia
National Bank, second floor, into 2000 sq. ft.
within the next week or two. The third floor will
be available for the staff in approx. 60 days.
City Council Minutes
Apr;l 28: 1988
Page 4
RECESS At 9:28 p.m. the Mayor called a recess.
RECONVENE At 9:43 p.m. the meeting reconvened with all
members present.
:TEM 6 The City Manager reported that at the Council
.NFINISAED BUSINESS meeting of March 14, Councilwoman Heidt requested
:OMMITTEE TO MEET there be placed on the April 28th agenda,
7ITH LAFCO REGARDING discussion for the formation of a committee to
;NNEXATION & SPHERE meet with LAFCO to open discussions on a Sphere
OF INFLUENCE of Influence and on Annexations.
Those speaking on this item were: Allan Cameron,
27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country.
After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by
Koontz to meet with Ruth Bennell, May 16th, at 4:00
p.m. and to form a committee of Mayor McKeon,
Councilman Boyer, Kyle Kollar, two Planning
commissioners to be appointed by Chairman Modugno,
a representative from each of the Chambers of
Commerce, and five volunteers from the community.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 8
The City Manager reported that this item was
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
on agenda of March 24th and deferred by Council
TRAFFFIC SIGNAL
due to the lack of information relative to need,
SOLEDAD CYN. RD/
to data base justifying the decision to install
KENROY AVENUE
a signal, and why the City is being asked to pay
the costs of this signal.
Those speaking on this item were: Harold Mountain,
28676 Lakecrest Ave., Canyon Country; Ed Dunn,
15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country.
After discussion, it was moved by Koontz, second by
Darcy to approve the project and authorize the
County to go forward with administering the
contract. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 9 The City Manager reported on this item stating
NFINISHED BUSINESS that the Council instructed him to prepare a job
OB SPECIFICATIONS, description and a recommendation for a salary
:ALARY RANGE, FINANCE range for the position of Finance Director.
DIRECTOR This will be advertised in the May issue of Western
Cities and The Job Finder; applications will close
on June 15th and the new City Manager will make a
selection July 1st.
It was moved by Darcy, second by Heidt to approve
the job specifications and salary range for the
Finance Director. With no objections, it was so
ordered.
City Council Minutes
April 28, 1988
Page 5
ITEM 10
The City Manager reported that at the April 14th
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council meeting, Council instructed the City
JOB SPECIFICATIONS,
Manager to prepare for review job descriptions
SALARY RANGE, DEPT.
and salary ranges for a Principal Planner,
OF COMMUNITY
Associate Planner, Assistant Planner and an
3VELOPMENT
Administrative Secretary, as well as a Code
Enforcement Officer and a Junior Planner.
It was moved by Darcy, second by Heidt to approve
the Community Development Department job
specifications and salary ranges. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 11
The City Manager stated that this item is to
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
provide Council with the opportunity to act
CITY SIGNS ON
upon the request of the County Librarian to
LIBRARY BUILDINGS
place City signs on each of the three county
libraries. This item was originally before the
Council on March 24th at which time the Council
deferred action pending a report by a Council
committee made up of Councilmen Boyer and Koontz.
It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to approve
the request to install City signs and accept the
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report of the Council committee. On roll call
vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 15
AMEND PETTY CASH
RESOLUTION NO. 88-59
ITEM 16
REQUEST FOR, STREET
VACATION
RESOLUTION NO. 88-60
ITEM 17
REQUEST FOR STREET
VACATION
RESOLUTION NO. 88-61
ITEM 20
'.CCEPTANCE OF WATER
YSTEM-TRACT No.43532
It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to
approve Items15 through 17 and 20 through 24.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Items approved.
_,EM 21
CCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT
'ARCEL MAP 6449
ITEM 22
APPROVE MAP TRACT46108
ITEM 24
TREASURER'S REPORT
City Council Minutes
April 28, 1988
Page 6
ITEM 19 Those speaking on this item were: Bob Lathrop,
CONSENT CALENDAR 25105 Highspring Ave., Newhall.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
GEN. PLAN CONSULTANT The City Manager introduced this item to the
Council and stated this item is to provide Council
with an opportunity to take action on initiating
action toward obtaining proposals for the making
of a General Plan and that the City has a period
of 30 months in which to complete the preparation
of a General Plan.
It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve
the request for proposal. With no objections, it
was so ordered.
ITEM 28 The City Manager introduced this item to Council
NEW BUSINESS to enable Council to consider placement of City
CITY LIMIT SIGNS limit signs on various streets entering the City
of Santa Clarita. There will be placement of
fourteen City limit signs of which the state will
be responsible for placing four signs at no cost
to the City. The cost is estimated at $4,200.
Councilwoman Heidt asked that four additional
signs by placed by the state: northbound on I5 and
southbound on I5 and northbound on Hwy. 14 and
southbound on Hwy. 14 that say "Santa Clarita-next
five exits."
After discussion, it was moved by Koontz, second
by Boyer to direct the County to proceed with the
installation of the city limit signs and the City
Manager request Cal Trans to make installations of
city limit signs on state highways,including
Councilwoman Heidt's request for next five exits
signs on T5 and Hwy. 14. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcv: Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 31 Councilwoman Heidt introduced this item to the
NEW BUSINESS Council to provide an opportunity to discuss the
INDEPENDENT TRAFFIC makinq of an independent traffic analysis of
STUDY traffic conditions within the City of Santa
Clarita. The Council discussed the situation with
traffic problems in our City.
Those speaking nn this item were: Larry Nichols,
23020 Posada Dr., Valencia; Ed Dunn, 15414
Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Cnnntry; William Roberts,
P.O. Box 184, Saugus; Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Ave-, Canyon Country: Louis Muto, 4722
LaPresa Ave., Rosemead.
City Council Minutes
April 28, 1988
Page 7
ITEM 7 The City Attorney reported that a credit agreement
NEW BUSINESS has been prepared for the costs of construction
WATT AMERICA should the Via Princessa Bridge and Major
DEVELOPERS Thoroughfare Construction Fee District be approved
by the City and to assist them in building the
overpass by forming a Mello -Roos Community
Facilities District levying a special tax in that
District and issuing bonds for the costs of
construction.
RECESS
RECONVENE
^EM 32
�W BUSINESS
ACK SHINE DEVELOPMENT
,PPEAL
Those speaking in favor of this item were: David
Johnson, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica,
representing Watt Industries; Louis Muto, 4722
LaPresa Ave., Rosemead, Ca.; Anthony Wetherbee,
1901 Ave. of the Stars, Ste. 1400, Los Angeles,
representing Chilton & O'Connor. Those speaking in
opposition were: Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233,
Newhall; Larry Nichols, 23020 Posada Dr.,
Valencia; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave.,
Canyon Country.
After discussion, it was moved by Heidt, second by
Boyer to deny the request to build the Wiley
Canyon/Via Princessa Bridge. It was then moved by
Koontz, second by Boyer to amend the previous
motion by referring this item to the Planning
Commission. Koontz and Boyer withdrew their
motion to amend the original motion. On roll
call:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt,
Noes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon
It was moved by Heidt, second by Boyer to table
this item. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
The meeting recessed at 12:26 a.m.
At 12:35 a.m. the meeting reconvened with all
members present.
Councilwoman Heidt asked to have this matter
placed on the agenda for the purpose of discussion
and make a determination as to a Council policy
concerning whether to make an appeal to the Board
of Supervisors on the Jack Shine Development
Agreement.
Those speaking on this item were: Maurice Ungar,
25559 Alesna Dr., Valencia; Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country.
City Council Minutes
April 28, 1988
Page 8
ITEM 32
(continued)
It was moved by Heidt, second by Boyer to draft a
letter opposing the Jack Shine Development
addressed to the Board of Supervisors and to bring
the letter to the meeting of May 10th. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
:TEM 34
The City Manager reported that the Council has
dEC7 BUSINESS
acted upon amendments to the agreements for
" :ANYON PARK DEVELOP.
grants to make improvements to Canyon Park. This
agenda item addresses the question for development
of Canyon Park.
It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to
continue this item to the meeting of May 10th.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 35
The City Manager reported this item is on agenda
NEW BUSINESS
to consider stop signs at Haskell Canyon Rd./
STOP SIGNS, HASKELL
Grovepark Drive which was recommended by Council
CYN/GROVEPARK DR.-
on April 14th.
ORDINANCE NO. 88-22
The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No.
88-22 which designates the intersection at Haskell
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Canyon Rd and Grovepark Dr./Ridgegrove Dr. to be a
stop intersection.
It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to waive
further reading and pass to second reading,
Ordinance No. 88-22. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 88-22 passed to second reading.
ITEM 36
The City Manager introduced this item to Council
NEW BUSINESS
explaining that PERS has responded to a
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
questionnaire submitted March 29th, in which this
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
questionnaire started the process of inquiry for a
retirement program for the City employees.
It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve
the contract and direct staff to proceed.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
PEM 37
It was moved by Heidt, second by Koontz to
DEMAND REGISTER #8
adopt Resolution No. 88-64. On roll call vote:
RESOLUTION NO.88-64
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Resolution No. 88-64 adopted.
City Council minutes
April 28,1988
Page 9
ITEM 38
ORDINANCE No. 88-15
DEPARTMENT OF
-OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
.TEM 39
)RDINANCE NO. 88-17
)FFICE OF, PERSONNEL
AANAGER
ITEM 40
ORDINANCE NO. 88-18
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
S GENERAL SERVICES
ITEM 41
ORDINANCE NO. 88-20
SELF-INSURANCE FUND
The City Attorney read the titles of Ordinance
Nos. 88-15, 88-17, 88-18, and 88-20.
It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to
waive further reading of the four ordinances,
and to adopt. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer,Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Ordinance Nos. 88-15, 88-17, 88-18, and 88-20
adopted.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following persons addressed the Council:
(AUDIENCE)
Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon
Country, Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring Ave.,
Newhall; Maurice Ungar, 25559 Alesna Dr.,
Valencia.
.^ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Koontz stated that in the near future
(COUNCIL)
he will be asking the Council to consider
computerizing the City Hall offices.
Councilwoman Darcy requested a study on 4 -way stop
signs at Opencrest Drive and Centurion Way; and
Oakgrove Park and Centurion Way.
Councilwoman Heidt was concerned about the
aesthetic values of our City. She requested staff
talk with Caltrans to inquire about landscaped
medians, ie, San Fernando Road.
Councilman Boyer was concerned about the bills
from the County and ask for a conference to have
an opportunity to make a resolution of this within
30 days. He asked this item be put on the agenda
for May 10th.
Councilman Boyer also asked Councilmembers to
coordinate their vacation schedules.
Mayor McKeon stated he had been approached by a
gentleman to do a polling survey for the City.
The Mayor asked this be put on the agenda for May
10th.
LOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to closed session at 1:15
a.m. to discuss items of pending litigation.
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City Council Minutes
April 28, 1988
Page 10
tDJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned at 2:00 a.m., April 29,
to May 10, at a site to be determined. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
Howard "Buck" McKeon
Mayor
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E.Fredr�ilck Bien
City Clerk