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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-26 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING r—� CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Thursday May 26, 1988 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro -Tem Heidt at 7:37 p.m. at Hart High School, 24825 No. Newhall Avenue, City of Santa - Clarita. ROLL CALL All councilmembers being present, except for Mayor McKeon, the Mayor Pro -Tem took up the agenda. FLAG SALUTE The Pledge Allegiance was led by Webelos Pack #493 from Wiley Canyon School. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Proposed as an addition to the agenda as item #20, was the Black Diamond Mine hearing which was held May 24th. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to add this item to the agenda since it had arisen after posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz Noes: None Absent: McKeon The City Attorney asked that item #10 be continued to the meeting of June 9, 1988, in order to consider modification of the language. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to continue this item. With no objections, it was so ordered. Item #21 regarding a noise abatement wall was also added to the agenda. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to add this item to the agenda since it has arisen after posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz Noes: None Absent: McKeon It was moved by Boyer, second by '_;oontz to approve the agenda as amended. With no objections, it was so ordered. MAYOR MCKEON At 7:43 p.m. the Mayor joined the meeting. ENTERS THE ROOM APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Boyer proposed that at the request of a councilmember, the reasons for a noe vote should be written into the minutes. Mayor McKeon asked that the discussion with the City Attorney regarding the Conflict of Interest Code also be made a part of the minutes. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to table the approval of the April 28th minutes to the June 9th meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor McKeon presented to Dr. John Legler a proclamation CANCER PREVENTION designating June as Cancer Prevention Month. MONTH RECYCLING MONTH Mayor McKeon also read a proclamation for National Recycling Month. City Council Minutes May 26, 1988 Page 2 ITEM 1 The Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Manager PUBLIC HEARING reported that this item was posted in accordance to the law ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELES and that the hearing was set for final consideration and action COUNTY BUILDING, on the adoption of the 1985 edition of the Uniform Building, PLUMBING & MECHANICAL Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. CODES ORDINANCE No. 88-23 With no proponent or opponent arguments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance 88-23 adopting, by reference, the Los Angeles County Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 88-23. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Ordinance No. 88-23 adopted. ITEM 2 The Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Manager reported PUBLIC HEARING that this item was posted in accordance with the law, that REQUEST FOR VACATION notice was published in the Newhall Signal as well as being PORTION OF MAPLE ST. posted on site; the hearing was therefore in order. At the Council meeting of April 28th, the City Council adopted a resolution declaring the Council's intention to consider the vacation of a portion of Maple Street in Tract No. 38300. Those speaking in favor of this item were: Haripal Vir, 24220 Bella Ct., Newhall; Patti Rasmussen, 23417 Maple St., Newhall; Ronnie Silver, 24227 Heritage Lane, Newhall; Tom Eldridge, L. A. County Fire Dept.; Marvin Claitman, 24124 Mentry Dr., Newhall; Jeff Haspell, 6017 Bristol Parkway, Culver City; Shirley Scates, 24462 Apple St., Newhall; Christen Ertel, 24442 Apple St., Newhall; Janel Burkhead, 24442 Cross St., Newhall; Marc Berry, 24233 Cary Court, Newhall; Lt. Jeff Springs, L.A. County Sheriff. The Mayor closed the public hearing. After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Heidt, second by Koontz that staff be directed to prepare a resolution to vacate Maple Street that includes a reservation of rights to correct the drainage problem, and with the Homeowners Association to provide a gate for emergency access that will meet with the approval of the Police and Fire Departments. The gate to be installed prior to i the recording of the Resolution of Vacation. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None .—, Motion carried. r �1 City Council Minutes May 26, 1988 Page 3 ITEM 3 The Mayor declared the public hearing to..be open. The City PUBLIC HEARING Manager announced that the public hearing was posted in three REQUEST FOR STREET public places, notice of publicatio in the Newhall Signal, and VACATION -PORTION OF posted on site in accordance with the law so the hearing was in 16TH STREET order. At the Council meeting of April 28th, the City Council adopted,a resolution declaring the Council's intention to consider the vacation of a portion of 16th Street north of Walnut Street in the Newhall area. Speaking on this item were: Chief Tom Eldridge, Los Angeles County Fire Department; Jeff Haspell, 6017 Bristol Parkway, Culver City; Angelo Hroundas, 10861 Blix Street, No. Hollywood. The Mayor closed the public hearing. After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz that staff be directed to prepare a resolution of vacation and to discuss with the property owner the dedication of a portion of San Fernando Rd. as a condition of vacation. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 5 The Council has requested staff to prepare for Council review UNFINISHED BUSINESS and approval an RFP for the design of a City logo by a RFP, CITY LOGO professional design company. Those speaking on this item were: Ralph Killmeyer, 25043 Green Mill Ave., Santa Clarita. After discussion, it was moved by Heidt, second by Boyer, to approve the RFP as drafted by staff and authorize its mailing to professional organizations. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 9 Councilman Boyer suggested that the Treasurer's Report always CONSENT CALENDAR be signed by the Treasurer. It was moved by Boyer, second APPROVAL OF APPLICATION by Koontz to approve the consent calendar as recommended by FOR GRANT FUNDS staff, items 8, 9,11 thru 14. on roll call vote: RESOLUTION NO.88-69 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon RESOLUTION NO.88-70 Noes: None ITEM 11 Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, MS. BARBARA CIMO ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR RADAR SIGN POSTING- SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT 45370 APPROVAL & ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATIONS ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR TREASURER'S REPORT City Council Minutes Those speaking in favor of this item were: Ed Dunn, 15414 May 26, 1988 Rhododendron Drive, Canyon Country; Robert Benz, 28130 Ave. Page 4 Crocker, Valencia; Arnold Mann, 25808 Rana, Valencia. RECESS At 8:50 p.m. the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 9:00 p.m. the Council meeting reconvened with all members present. letters to sign owners requiring them to take down signs in 15 days ITEM 16 The City Manager introduced this item to the Council to discuss and ' NEW BUSINESS provide direction to the staff on the issue of the County business ASSUMPTION OF license/permit function. BUSINESS LICENSE objections, it was so ordered. FUNCTION Those speaking on this item were: Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring NEW BUSINESS Ave., Newhall. PLAN CHECK FEE After discussion, it was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer that this INCREASES item be continued to the meeting of July 28th for the purpose of gathering more information. ITEM 17 The City Manager reported to the Council that based upon a petition NEW BUSINESS requesting the placement of stop sign controls at the STOP SIGN CONTROLS- corner of Delight and Fairweather and Felbridge/Bakerton Avenue DELIGHT STREET a traffic investigation and report has been completed. Those speaking on this item were: Bruce Kline, 19032 Delight e� Street, Canyon Country; Larry V. Bloomfield, 20702 Dot St., Saugus. After discussion, it was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to continue this item for 60 days with the initiation of a second traffic investigation in the evening hours. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 18 The City Manager stated that Council has previously been NEW BUSINESS advised of the steps.being taken through the City Manager's OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, office to set up enforcement of outdoor advertising signs along SURVEY & ENFORCEMENT Soledad Canyon Road and San Fernando Road. This item deals with the next step in the process. This item deals with the next step in the process. ORDINANCE No.88-24 Those speaking in favor of this item were: Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Canyon Country; Robert Benz, 28130 Ave. Crocker, Valencia; Arnold Mann, 25808 Rana, Valencia. �- After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt that staff be directed to take a pro -active stance on the removal of illegal signs and seek to prevent the posting of illegal signs by sending letters to sign owners requiring them to take down signs in 15 days and further that staff be directed to write the offending sign companies that should they be found to be operating within the City --. limits again the City will take steps to prosecute. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 19 The City Manager introduced this item to the Council to provide NEW BUSINESS them with the opportunity to review and discuss the plan check PLAN CHECK FEE fee for water mains and other water system facilities and INCREASES services. ORDINANCE No.88-24 City Council Minutes May 26, 1988 Page 5 ITEM 19 The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 88-24 amending (contd) the Los Angeles County Code incorporated by reference as the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, relating to water system processing fees and other charges. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve an increase in plan check fees for water mains and other services, to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 88-24 and to advance to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried and Ordinance No. 88-24 passed to second reading. ITEM 20 NEW BUSINESS Boyer reported on a public meeting regarding the Black BLACK DIAMOND MINE Diamond Mine located in Sand Canyon south of Placerita Cyn. Rd. The meeting was on an EIR for the mining of material for the making of cement. After discussion, it was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to send a letter expressing this City's unhappiness at the manner in which the hearing was conducted to our Senators, the Department of Interior, U. S. Attorney, and the Forest Service. On roll call ._ vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 21 Ms. Kathleen Murray, 21533 Carol Sue Lane, Santa Clarita, NEW BUSINESS introduced her attorney Mr. Robert Alderman, Jr., 32630 Aqua Dulce NOISE ABATEMENT Rd., Aqua Dulce. Mr. Alderman then addressed the Council on the subject of a wall ;.on Ms. Murray's property. The City Attorney stated that it was inappropriate for the Council to become involved in what is a judicial matter. After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to direct the City Attorney and the Community Development Director to investigate the zoning of the commercial property. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 22 It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution Nos. RESOLUTION NO.88-71 88-71, demand register #10 and 88-72, amending demand register DEMAND REGISTER #10 #9. on roll call vote: ITEM 23 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon RESOLUTION NO. 88-72 Noes: None AMENDING DEMAND Resolution Nos. 88-71 and 88-72 adopted. REGISTER #9 ORAL COMMUNICATION The following persons addressed the Council: Marryon Philips (AUDIENCE) 24968 Newhall Ave., Newhall, expressing opposition to the Boys' and Girls' Club location in Newhall Park; Michael Daney, 23428 Via Farallon, Valencia, expressing opposition to the Boys' & Girls' Club; Jill Klajic, 28040 Langside, Canyon Country, thanked everyone for their support in seeking redesign of the Shappel-Monteverde Development. City Council Minutes May 26, 1988 Page 6 ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilwoman Darcy asked that the subject of Emergency Disaster (COUNCIL) Preparedness be on the June 9th agenda. Councilman Koontz announced that all budget study sessions are open to the public; May 31st, at Arroyo Seco Jr. High, Room 306, 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT At 10:33 p.m., it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer that Council adjourn to May 31, 1988 at Arroyo Seco Junior High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, Room 306, 7:00 p.m. With no objections, it was so ordered. *Yorn2A&�-o ATTEST: