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Home My WebLink About1988-03-24 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Thursday March 24, 1988 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor McKeon at 7:30 p.m. at Arroyo Seco Junior High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, City of Santa Clarita. FLAG SALUTE The City Manager led the Pledge of Allegiance to the.Flag. ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll; all councilmembers present. Also present City Attorney, Carl Newton; City Manager/City Clerk, Fred Bien; Deputy City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Manager made a correction to item #21b which should read: Retain existing speed limits of Soledad Canyon as posted from Bouquet Canyon Rd. to Shadow Pines except between Sierra Hwy. limit be increased from 45 mph to 50 mph. Recommended action: Adopt recommendation. The City Attorney amended the recommended action to read: adopt recommendation and refer to City Attorney for ordinance as an ordinance is required to increase the speed. Mr. Bien requested that item #30 be withdrawn from the agenda. Councilman Boyer asked that Parcel Map #14532 be added to the agenda for an explanation from Mr. Daniel Kruse as to why this parcel map should be added to the agenda. The City Attorney explained that this item has arisen since the posting of the agenda and that a further staff report is needed relative to any approval. The City Manager suggested this item be placed on the agenda as item #27. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the agenda as amended. With no objections, it was so ordered. �. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to approve the minutes of February 15, 1988. With no objections, it was so ordered. Councilman Boyer made corrections to the minutes of February 25, 1988. It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to approve the minutes of February 25th as amended. With no objections, it was so ordered. City Council Minutes March 24, 1988 Page 2 PROCLAMATIONS Mayor McKeon read the proclamation for National Bicycle Week and explained that a member of the Council will present the Proclamation on April 9th at Sierra Vista Jr. High School. The Mayor also read a Proclamation for the A1-Impics Program and this Proclamation will be presented to Peggy Freeman on May 7th. PRESENTATION Mr. Gene Taylor made a presentation to the Council regarding the July 4th festivities. Mr. Taylor presented some background on the firework display and has asked the Council to consider financial participation in this community's annual festivities. ITEM 1 The City Manager explained that this item is UNFINISHED BUSINESS before the Council due to two pending contracts TREE TRIMMING for tree trimming. The Mayor had previously CONTRACT appointed a Council committee of Councilwomen Darcy and Heidt to investigate the contracts and report to the Council. The committee reported that after personally inspecting 85% of the items listed on'the two projects, the committee found it could not recommend approval of either Contract 2360R and 2290R. The committee found that the majority of the trees are not in need of trimming; that there were noted discrepancies in trees missing but nevertheless marked for trimming; there were trees too immature for trimming; and finally there were eight pages of trees in the unincorporated areas of Castaic, Val Verde and Canyon Country that were included in the City contract. Very few trees appeared to need immediate attention. It was moved by Darcy, second by Heidt, to reject bid proposals 2360R and 2290R and address the tree removals and trimming requests on an emergency basis only until the 1989-90 budget process. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 2 Planning Advisor, Richard Anderson, reported UNFINISHED BUSINESS that the Council -appointed committee has met OAK TREE PERMIT 88-040 with the applicants and their representatives; had visited the subject property; and had reviewed alternatives and controls which would preserve additional oak trees. The committee and staff does, there fore, recommend that Oak Tree Permit 88-040 be approved with conditions and findings as provided to the Council. City Council Minutes March 24, 1988 Page 3 ITEM 2 (contd) After discussion, it was moved by Heidt that the permit be denied. There was no second to the motion. It was then moved by Koontz to continue this item to April 14th in order that the committee could meet again to discuss the project development in the vicinity of this project. There was no second to this motion. It was then moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to approve Oak Tree Permit 88-040 based upon the findings and conditions recommended by staff. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, McKeon Noes: Heidt, Koontz Motion carried. ITEM 4 After a brief explanation of the animal PUBLIC HEARING control issue, the Mayor declared the public ANIMAL CONTROL hearing to be open. Those speaking against pound seizure were: Kathleen Ungar, 25559 Alesna Dr., Valencia; Maurice Ungar, 25559 Alesna Dr., Valencia; Elizabeth Jekielek, 23933 Via Copeta, Valencia; Louise Kuziara, 23622 Via Corsa, Valencia; Muriel Usselman, 27037 Rio Bosque Dr., Valencia; Patricia Carlo, 28250 Winterdale, Canyon Country; Laurene Wester 22216 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall; Kim Parsons, 18936 Nadal St., Canyon Country; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country. Those speaking in favor: Dr. John Young, 7422 Earldom Ave., Playa del Rey; Dr. J. Siegel, Sepulveda Medical Center, Sepulveda; Dr. Nicki Shouse, 10230 Dempsey Ave., Sepulveda; Andrew Lee, 1015 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles; Jeffrey Doty, 3806 Stone Canyon, Sherman Oaks; Mark Gunion, 4323 Van Nuys Blvd., #3, Sherman Oaks. Kathleen Ungar, 25559 Alesna Dr., Valencia, spoke in rebuttal. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. After discussion by the Council, Darcy moved, second by Koontz that the Council request the Animal Control Shelter in Santa Clarita to deny the sale of impounded animals for lab research within the Santa Clarita geographical boundaries unless written consent is given by the pet owner and then may only be sold to approved certified labs such as VA Hospital, USC, etc and also instructs the City Manager to write Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting them to also refrain from selling impounded animals for lab research. City Council Minutes March 24, 1988 Page 4 ITEM 4 (contd) It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to amend the previous motion by striking the wording "written consent is given by the pet owner". On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None The amendment to the motion carried. On roll call vote of the main motion as amended: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. The City Attorney stated to implement this motion, he would prepare a resolution for the next meeting. RECESS At 9:17 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess. RECONVENE At 9:30 p.m. the Council reconvened with all members present. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Attorney made the following amendments ITEM 6 to the Agreement: #6, Page 1, strike the word CERTIFICATE OF "Valley" and remove "to implement the COMPLIANCE PARCEL element of the General Plan"; Paragraph 5, Page MAP 18224 3, remove and re -number the balance of the actions of that agreement. ITEM 7 "YOU'VE GOT THE POWER REGISTER & VOTE" WEEK ITEM 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ITEM 9 REDUCTION OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND, TRACT NO.43532 ITEM 10 DESIGNATION OFFICIAL SEARCH & RESCUE TEAM ITEM 11 QUITCLAIM STORM DRAIN EASEMENT, TRACT #43174 ITEM 12 NF.TIONAL LIBRARY WEEK R77 `1-.UTION No. 88-25 I 13 RE. `1AL LIBRARY COUN Mayor McKeon introduced and Bruce Nahin, Public Search and Rescue Team as the official Search City of Santa Clarita. Captain Mary Raymond Relations, of the and congratulated them & Rescue Team of the It was moved by Boyer, second by consent calendar be approved with Attorney's amendments in Item call vote: Heidt that the the City #6. On roll Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. City Council Minutes March 24, 1988 Page 5 ITEM 19 The City Manager introduced this item to the NEW BUSINESS Council explaining that prior to incorporation, TRAFFIC SIGNAL the County Dept. of Public Works had considered SOLEDAD CYN RD./ the feasibility of installing a traffic signal KENROY AVENUE at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Kenroy Avenue. With incorporation, the intersection is under the jurisdiction of the City and the decision to go ahead or not must be made by the City. Speaking on the issue were: Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country; Harold Mountain, 28676 Lakecrest, Canyon Country. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to table this item to the regular Council meeting of April 14th and insist that the County provide the Council with the worksheet on this item. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 20 The City Manager explained that the Personnel NEW BUSINESS Policy adopted by City Council provides that a RESOLUTION No.88-21 compensation plan be developed and implemented. ADOPTION OF This resolution will satisfy that requirement, COMPENSATION PLAN if approved by Council. Those speaking on this issue were: Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring Ave., Newhall. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to approve Resolution No. 88-21. On roll call vote• Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution No. 88-21 adopted. ITEM 21a The City Manager reported that Valencia NEW BUSINESS Industrial Assoc. and the Santa Clarita Valley SPEED LIMITS: Transportation Commission had requested a VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL review of the speed limits in the Industrial PARK Park and had requested that speed signs be posted on the streets within the park. - Those speaking on the subject were: Bruce Kline, 19032 Delight St., Canyon Country. The Council asked the City Manager to look into the cost of a traffic study. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to table this item to the Council meeting of April 14th at which time the City Manager will report back on his findings for a traffic study. With no objections, it was so ordered. City Council Minutes March 24, 1988 Page 6 ITEM 21b The City Manager introduced this item to the NEW BUSINESS Council and explained that a special speed zone SPEED LIMITS: survey has been made on Soledad Canyon Road from SOLEDAD CYN. RD. Bouquet Canyon Road to Shadow Pines Blvd. with r^� the following results: From Bouquet Canyon Rd. to a point 0.25 miles easterly now posted at 40 "1 mph and should remain at 40 mph; from 0.25 miles east of Bouquet Canyon Rd. to a point 800' west of Camp Plenty Rd. present posted speed limit is 50 mph and should remain at 50 mph. From 800' west of Camp Plenty Rd. to Sierra Highway present posted speed limit is 45 mph and should remain at 45 mph. From Sierra Hwy. to Sand Canyon Rd. present posted speed limit on Soledad Canyon Rd. is 45 mph and should remain. From Soledad Canyon Rd. between Sierra Highway and Sand Canyon Rd. posted speed limit should be increased from 45 mph to 50 mph and from Sand Canyon Rd. to Shadow Pines Blvd. the posted speed limit is 50 mph and should remain 50 mph. Those speaking on this item were: Bruce Kline, 19032 Delight St., Canyon Country; Sally Chase -Clark, 28966 Lotusgarden Dr., Canyon Country; Maurice Ungar, 16507 Soledad Canyon Rd., Canyon Country. After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Darcy, second by Heidt to deny the request for speed increases. With no objections, it was so ordered. Councilwoman Heidt withdrew her second to this motion. It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to continue to April 14th Council meeting for the purpose of discussing the radar issue. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 22 The City Manager reported that the Council NEW BUSINESS approved a position of Community Development DEPARTMENT OF Director,therefore, the next step is to create COMMUNITY DEVELOP. a Department of Community Development and the ORDINANCE No. 88-15 definition of a basic structure for that Department. Ordinance No. 88-15 has been "1 drafted to provide Council with such a department which will include a Division of Engineering, a Division of Building and Safety, a Division of Planning, and a Division of Economic Development. The City Attorney stated he had a few modifications to this Ordinance. The following person spoke on this item: Bob Lathrop, 25105' Highspring Ave., Newhall. After discussion, it was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to continue this item to the Council meeting of April 14th. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz Noes: Heidt, McKeon Motion carried. City Council Minutes March 24, 1988 Page 7 ITEM 23 The City Manager introduced this item to the NEW BUSINESS Council stating Article 8 of the Transportation RESOLUTION NO. 88-22 Development Act provides eligible funds to RESOLUTION NO. 88-23 cities from the County Local Transportation Fund TRANSPORTATION for local street and road expenditures. DEVELOPMENT ACT Resolution No. 88-22 approves the application for local streets and roads funds authorized under Article 8 of the TDA and Resolution No. 88-23 approves the application for bicycle and/or pedestrian funds under SB821 and approves the adoption of its bicycle and/or pedestrian plan. The City Attorney recommended a modification in the language of Resolution No. 88-22. It was moved by Heidt, second by Koontz to introduce each resolution by title only, waive further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 88-22, as amended, and Resolution No. 88-23. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution Nos. 88-22 and 88-23 adopted. ITEM 24 The City Manager explained that the City NEW BUSINESS Council received a petition with 20 names PETITION REGARDING representing 16 stores in the Canyon Square SKATEBOARD ORDINANCE Shopping Center as well as a letter from the Canyon Center property manager. This issue is before the City Council to decide whether or not a skateboard ordinance is to be prepared and if so, what special conditions should it contain. Those speaking on this item were: Michael Forest, 28930 Silver Saddle Circle, Canyon Country and Jeff Spring, Sheriff's Department. It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to table this item until Council receives more information on this item. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 25 The City Manager has received a request from NEW BUSINESS the County Librarian requesting the purchase of REQUEST FOR CITY aluminum signs for mounting on the three SIGNING libraries and would be mounted on the exterior walls. The cost of the three signs would be $2000. After discussion, the Mayor appointed Boyer and Koontz as a sub -committee to help make the decision on the sign. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to accept the concept and sub -committee to report back to the Council at the next Council meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered. City Council Minutes March 24, 1988 Page 8 ITEM 26 The City Manager explained that the Mayor had NEW BUSINESS received a letter from the Santa Clarita Park SANTA CLARITA PARK & Recreation Assoc. asking for a policy RECREATION ASSOC. evaluation as to the degree and kind of recognition that Council can give this association. Speaking in support of this item was Mark Taylor, 27393 Catella, Saugus. It was moved by Darcy, second by Heidt to approve the concept of this association. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 27 Planning Advisor, Richard Anderson, informed PARCEL MAP 14532 Council that the applicant was delayed in DANIEL KRUSE processing his map and had hand carried the item to the City Hall today for the Council's review. Speaking on this item were: Daniel Kruse, 13575 DeGarmo, Sylmar; Sally Chase -Clark, 28966 Lotusgarden Dr., Canyon Country; Bob Kruse, no address given. After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz that the Council accommodate Mr. Kruse with an adjourned meeting to discuss the recordation of his map by adjourning this meeting to April 4th, 5:00 p.m., Arroyo Seco Jr. High School, Room 306. April 14th. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 31 The City Manager presented Demand Register No. RESOLUTION NO. 88-27 6. It was move? by Boyer, second by Darcy to DEMAND REGISTER adopt Resolution No. 88-27. On roll call vote: NO. 6 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution No. 88-27 adopted. NO. 32 The City Manager presented Resolution No. 88-28, RESOLUTION NO. 88-28 a resolution amending Resolution Nos. AMENDING DEMAND 88-5, Demand Register #1; 88-10, Demand Register REGISTERS 113,415 #3; 88-15, Demand Register #4; and 88-19, Demand Register #5. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to adopt Resolution No. 88-28. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution No. 88-28 adopted. City Council Minutes March 24, 1988 Page 9 ITEM 33 The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance ORDINANCE No. 88-10 No. 88-10, amending the Municipal Code relating AMENDING THE to the Parks and Recreation Commission. MUNICIPAL CODE It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to waive further reading of the ordinance and to adopt. The Mayor asked that the applications for the commission be made available and have recommendation ready for Council meeting of April 28th. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Ordinance No. 88-10 adopted. ITEM 34 The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 88-16 No. 88-16 granting a franchise to the Southern SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA California Gas Company. GAS COMPANY It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 88-16. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Ordinance No. 88-16 adopted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following persons addressed the Council: (AUDIENCE) Laurene Weste, 22216 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The City Attorney reported that the DMS (STAFF) Ordinance is drafted and since it is an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance it will require a public hearing both from the Council and the Planning Commission. Mr. Newton recommended that the Council refer the ordinance to the Planning Commission for public hearing. It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to refer the DMS Ordinance to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. With no objections, it was so ordered. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilwoman Darcy suggested we have a (COUNCIL) representative from the Castaic Water Agency on the April 28th agenda to discuss its position on eminent domain. The Mayor appointed a sub -committee of Councilwoman Darcy and Mayor McKeon to meet with the Agency before the meeting of April 28th and also asked that the City Manager set up the meeting. Councilwoman Heidt recommended the Council establish a committee to meet with LAFCO on the subject of annexation and sphere of influence. The committee will be established at the Council meeting of April 28th. Council Minutes March 24, 1988 Page 10 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (COUNCIL) (contd) . CLOSED SESSION Councilman Boyer reported on SB 2277 which is Senator Davis' LAFCO bill. At 11:35 p.m. the City Council recessed for a closed session to discuss a personnel item and issued of pending litigation. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 1:45 a.m. to April 4, 1988 at Arroyo Seco Jr. High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, Room 306, 5:00 p.m. With no objections, it was so ordered. Attest: I E. re`3rick Bien City Clerk Howard "Buck" McKeon Mayor