HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Thursday
June 23, 1988
7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:38 p.m. by Mayor McKeon
at Arroyo Seco Junior High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, City
of Santa Clarita.
FLAG SALUTE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager, Fred Bien.
ROLL CALL
All councilmembers being present, except Councilman Boyer,
the Mayor took up the agenda.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to move item #25
below Presentations; item #15 pulled for discussion; add item
#20a, purchase of City Manager's automobile; add item #47,
resolution requesting County services regarding Parks &
Recreation services; move item #19 before Presentations; add
item #20b, traffic signal at McBean Pkwy. and Del Monte
Drive; add item #48, designation of a sub -committee for the
processing and scheduling of a General Plan consultant; and
that items #20a, #47, and #48 arose subsequent to the posting
of the agenda. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Motion approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilwoman Darcy made a correction to the minutes of
DECEMBER 28, 1987
December 28, 1987; Councilman Koontz stated the minutes of
MAY 26, 1988
December 28th should state that he was asked to appear before
JUNE 13, 1988
the supervisors in regards to population projection. It was
moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve the minutes of
December 28, 1987 as amended and the minutes of May 26 and
June 13. With no objections, it was so ordered.
PROCLAMATIONS
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY
PATROL
FREDRICK BIEN
ITEM 19
CONFIRMING
APPOINTMENT OF CITY
CLERK, CITY MANAGER,
CITY TREASURER
RESOLUTION NOS.
88-88, 88-89, 88-90
COUNCILMAN BOYER
ENTERS ROOM
The Mayor presented a proclamation to Captain Kelly of the
California Highway Patrol for faithful service to our City.
The Mayor presented a proclamation to our interim City
Manager, Fred Bien for his dedicated and thorough efforts in
assisting us in developing the City.
This item is on the agenda to confirm appointments of City
Manager, City Clerk and City Treasurer, George
Caravalho. It was moved by Darcy, second by Heidt to adopt
Resolution Nos. 88-88, 88-89, and 88-90. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Resolutions adopted.
At 7:50 p.m., Councilman Boyer entered the room.
City Council Minutes
June 23, 1988
Page 2
PRESENTATIONS Mr. Jeff Graham of the Santa Clarita Valley Magazine,
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY presented the Council with resolutions from Senator Ed
MAGAZINE Davis, letters of congratulations from Assemblywoman Kathy
Wright, Congressman Moorehead, Senator Cranston, Senator
Wilson, Governor Deukmajian, and a letter from President
Ronald Reagan.
CASTAIC LAKE WATER
AGENCY Bob Sagehorn, General Manager of Castaic Lake Water Agency,
Glen Rider, financial consultant, and Jerry Gladback,
President of Castaic Water Agency, gave an overview of the
activities of the Agency.
There was discussion on Assembly Bill 3762, authored by
Assemblywoman Cathie Wright and co-authored by Senator Ed
Davis. This bill amends the Castaic Lake Water Agency law to
permit development and implementation of a complete water
plan within the Santa Clarita Valley by creating a secure
agency/purveyor relationship.
After discussion, it was moved by Boyer that the question of
support for AB3762 be referred to staff for discussion with
the Castaic Lake Water Agency attorney and that language be
inserted into the bill which would cause the condemnation
•'^ provisions of the bill to sunset within fifteen years if no
bonds are sold and if bonds are sold within fifteen years,
than at the expiration of the bond payment, or the retirement
of the bond debt. There was no second to this motion.
The Assembly Bill would change the agency's ability to enter
into contracts with the water companies and in turn would
prevent the City from taking over the water companies until
after a bond issue is repaid. The Mayor directed Councilmen
Boyer and Koontz to meet with the City Attorney and the
Castaic Water Agency to resolve the language in the bill.
ITEM 25 The City Clerk administered the oath of office to the Parks
NEW BUSINESS and Recreation Commission. The Mayor directed the Commission
OATH OF OFFICE to meet with the City Manager and the City Attorney at their
earliest convenience to review the Parks and Recreation
Ordinance.
ITEM 1 The interim City Manager summarized the corrections to
PUBLIC HEARING Resolution No. 88-83. The Mayor then opened the public
BUDGET FOR YEAR hearing. The City Manager reported that this item was posted
1988-89 in three public places in accordance with the law, therefore
RESOLUTION NO.88-83 the hearing is in order.
^* There were no proponents or opponents so the Mayor closed the
public hearing. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to
adopt Resolution No. 88-83 as corrected. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Resolution No. 88-83 adopted.
City Council Minutes
June 23, 1988
Page 3
ITEM 3
The City Manager introduced this item to the Council
^` UNFINISHED BUSINESS
stating it is a resubmission of the item that was removed
POOLED INVEST.FUND
from the Council agenda of June 9th for more information.
RESOLUTION N0.88-73
It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to drop this issue
due to the indemnification provision. With no objections, it
was so ordered.
ITEM 4
Councilwoman Darcy introduced this item to the Council
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
proposing we establish the City of Santa Clarita's
EMERGENCY
Disaster Preparedness Council. She proposed that this
PREPAREDNESS
Council be composed of a Chairman, Vice Chairman,
COMMITTEE
representatives from Sheriff or City Police, CHP, L. A.
County Fire Department, Department of Public Works, joint
Chambers of Commerce, Valencia Industrial Assoc., Red Cross
Coordinator, Community Services, the Dam Master, Paramedics,
Search and Rescue Team, Neighborhood Watch, Mobilehome
Council, Food Banks, school districts, counselors, and
various communication representatives.
Councilwoman Darcy recommended David Doughman as Chairman of
the committee and Karen Cameron as vice -chairwoman.
Councilwoman Darcy stated she would like the committee to
begin work by August 1st.
Those speaking on this item were: Larry Markham, 23767 Via
Canon #201, Newhall; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave.,
Canyon Country.
The Council directed staff to prepare a resolution
establishing the Disaster Preparedness Council.
ITEM 6
It was moved by Heidt, second by Koontz, to continue this
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
item to July 14th. With no objections, it was so ordered.
LOGO RFP PROPOSALS
ITEM 7 The City Manager explained that this item is on the agenda
UNFINISHED BUSINESS to provide Crossing Guard Services for a period of 90 days
CROSSING GUARDS at nine locations.
SECURITY AGREEMENT
Those speaking on this issue were: Harry Tarello, Copper
Eagle Patrol; Lou Logian, Landmark Patrol.
It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to approve the
agreement with Herman Clements Security Services, Inc.. and
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. On roll
call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
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June 23, 1988
Page 4
ITEM 12
It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the
CONSENT CALENDAR
consent calendar with the exception of item 15 which was
TREASURER'S REPORT
taken from consent calendar for discussion. On roll call
ITEM 13
vote:
ANNEX. SANITATION
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
NO. 26 & 32
Noes: None
RESOLUTION NOS.
Motion carried.
88-81 & 88-82
ITEM 14
RENEWAL OF SERVICE
AGREEMENT -CARL WARREN
ITEM 17
QUITCLAIM STORM DRAIN
EASEMENT NO. 1587,
TRACT 37572
ITEM 20
NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL
CIRCULATION
ITEM 20a
AUTOMOBILE FOR
CITY MANAGER
ITEM 20b
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT
MCBEAN PKWY. & DEL
MONTE DRIVE
ITEM 15
The Community Development Director introduced this item to
CONSENT CALENDAR
the Council stating that the item involved Los Angeles
REQUEST FROM LOS
County's request for jurisdiction in order that it may
ANGELES COUNTY FOR'
acquire road right-of-way toward satisfaction of street
JURISDICTION TO
improvement requirements previously established in connection
RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
with approval of Tract 32365.
DOCKWEILER DRIVE
Those speaking on this item were: Connie Worden, P.O. Box
233, Newhall; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon
Country; Susan Main, Carl Chapman & Assoc., Civil Engineers.
After discussion on the acquisition of right-of-way it was
moved by Heidt, second by Darcy to refer this item to staff
for further investigation and continue this item to the
meeting of August 25th. With no objections, it was so
ordered.
RECESS The Mayor called a recess at 9:40 p.m.
RECONVENE At 9:53 p.m. the meeting reconvened, with all members
present.
Councilman Boyer reported that Councilman Koontz,
Commissioner Brathwaite, and himself attended a hearing in
Sacramento pertaining to Senate Bill 2277. Hunt Braley from
Senator Davis' office spoke to Council regarding SB2277 and
stated that Senate Bill 2814, the City Council term bill, was
passed.
City Council Minutes
June 23, 1988
Page 5
ITEM 26 It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to set another study
NEW BUSINESS session with the Council and staff for the purpose of
VIA PRINCESSA identifying basic policy issues and establishing a Council
BENEFIT DISTRICT policy for each. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 27 The interim City Manager introduced this item to the Council
NEW BUSINESS stating that the City is serviced by two cablevision
CABLE TV FRANCHISES companies, Kingvideo Cable and American Television and
ORDINANCE NO. 88-27 Communication Systems.
ORDINANCE NO. 88-28
Those addressing this item were: Mike Lyons, 27362 Garza,
Saugus.
The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 88-27 and
88-28. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to waive
further reading and to adopt Ordinance Nos. 88-27 and 88-28.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Ordinance Nos. 88-27 and 88-28 adopted.
ITEM 28 Community Development Director stated that previously the
^^ NEW BUSINESS Council had approved an internship program in the Dept. of
EXTENSION OF Community Development which is now expiring and asked for
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM authorization to approve extension of this program.
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It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to continue the
program for a period of 90 days commencing July 1st and to
increase the salary from $7.00 to $7.50 per hour. On roll
call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 29 Councilwoman Heidt introduced this item to Council stating
NEW BUSINESS the intention was to focus Council attention on the need to
ESTABLISHMENT OF create a policy to guide the City's response to development
POLICY TO GUIDE proposals on the City's periphery and establish a procedure
CITY RESPONSE TO of getting the EIR's within a certain time frame so that
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS Council could comment on the EIR's.
ON CITY'S PERIPHERY
Those addressing the Council on this item were: Michael
Kotch, 28701 W. Sloan Canyon Rd., Castaic; Allan Cameron,
27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country; Bob Lathrop, 25105
Highspring Ave., Newhall; Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233,
Newhall; Larry Nichols, 23020 Posada Dr., Valencia.
After discussion on objective criteria, the DMS and
developing a policy for the City to follow, Council referred
this item to staff for refinement and preparation of a
policy recommendation.
City Council Minutes
June 23, 1988
Page 6
ITEM 30 The Interim City Manager explained that at the Council
NEW BUSINESS meeting of May 26th, Council received information relating
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY to bids received for providing bus service in the Santa
LOCAL BUS SERVICE Clarita Valley at which time Council was informed two bids
were received.
ITEM 33 The Community Development Director explained to Council that
NEW BUSINESS the need arises to contract for professional services to
STAFF AUTHORIZATION supplement staff efforts in completion of critical tasks.
OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACTS The City Manager stated that there are situations for hiring
persons with expertise in handling EIR's, employee conflicts,
etc., therefore staff is suggesting Council establish an
expenditure limit of $20,000 under which staff may
administratively negotiate and execute professional service
✓^ contracts.
It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to give the City
Manager authority to hire consultants under short-term
contracts each worth no more than $20,000. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to approve the County
entering into a 60 -day interim agreement with the Antelope
Valley Bus, Inc., at a cost figure of $128,000. On roll call
vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 31
The City Manager reported that on January 28th, the City
NEW BUSINESS
Manager presented to the City Council nine quitclaim deeds
QUITCLAIM DEEDS-
to the parks within the City and had been delivered to him
CITY PARKS
by the County at which time the deeds were referered to the
RESOLUTION NO.88-85
City Attorney for review. The City Attorney has completed his
review and has recommended Council accept the deeds.
It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adopt Resolution
No. 88-85, effective July 1st. On roll call:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Resolution No. 88-85 adopted.
ITEM 32
The City Manager introduced this item to Council stating
NEW BUSINESS
that the Council has received a proposal from the Joint
CITY ROADS TASK
Chambers Transportation Committee requesting the City
FORCE
endorse the formation of a task force.
Those addressing the Council were: Michael Kotch, 28701 W.
Sloan Canyon Rd., Castaic; Larry Nichols, 23020 Posada Dr.,
Valencia; Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233, Newhall; Jill Klajic,
28040 Langside, Canyon Country.
It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to refer this proposal
to staff. With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 33 The Community Development Director explained to Council that
NEW BUSINESS the need arises to contract for professional services to
STAFF AUTHORIZATION supplement staff efforts in completion of critical tasks.
OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACTS The City Manager stated that there are situations for hiring
persons with expertise in handling EIR's, employee conflicts,
etc., therefore staff is suggesting Council establish an
expenditure limit of $20,000 under which staff may
administratively negotiate and execute professional service
✓^ contracts.
It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to give the City
Manager authority to hire consultants under short-term
contracts each worth no more than $20,000. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
City Council Minutes
June 23, 1988
Page 7
'- ITEM 34 The City Manager reported that staff has received information
NEVI BUSINESS regarding an appraisal and inventory service from the firm
PARKS INVENTORY & of Marshall and Stevens, Inc.
APPRAISALS
Following discussion regarding the hiring of this consultant,
it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to contract with
Marshall and Stevens, Inc. for an inventory and appraisal
service for the parks within the boundaries of the City. On
roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 35 The City Manager introduced this item to Council stating
COMMITTEE ON AGING that the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging Corp. has
AGREEMENT contracted with the County to provide paratransit service for
the elderly and the handicapped residents and that Prop A
funds can be used for this purpose.
It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve the terms
and conditions of the agreement. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 36 The City Manager explained this item is in reference to an
NEW BUSINESS ordinance creating the departments of Parks and Recreation
CREATION OF PARKS & and Public Works and the position of Assistant City Manager
RECREATION DEPT., and to adopt appropriate documents.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. &
ASST. CITY MANAGER It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to authorize the
ORDINANCE NO.88-30 City Manager to utilize a search firm and to approve the job
ORDINANCE NO. 88-31 specifications. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance Nos. 88-30 and
88-31. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to waive
further reading and pass to second reading. On roll call
vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Ordinance Nos. 88-30 and 88-31 passed to second reading.
The Mayor made a recommendation that perhaps Council meetings
should adjourn at 11:30 p.m. and asked Council to consider
using this as policy.
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June 23, 1988
Page 8
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ITEM 39 The City Attorney introduced this item to Council stating that
NEW BUSINESS that this item is a result of negotiations that have been
AGREEMENTS FOR pursued between the City and the County and have resulted in
COUNTY CONTRACT contracts that have been approved by the Board of Supervisors
SERVICES and conditions that were indicated by the City Council have
been met or committed to. The City Attorney explained
revisions that would be made to the Fire Services Contracts
and stated that all other contracts are precisely as the
County stated.
It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve the
agreements and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute each agreement and return to County Administrator. On
roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Abstain: Darcy
Motion carried.
ITEM 44 It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.88-84 No. 88-84, demand register #12 and Resolution No. 88-86,
DEMAND REGISTER #12 amendment to demand register #11. On roll call vote:
ITEM 44a Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
RESOLUTION NO.88-86 Resolution Nos. 88-84 and 88-86 adopted.
AMENDED DEMAND
REGISTER
ITEM 45 The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 88-25,
ORDINANCE NO.88-25 which amends the Municipal Code to add Chapter 3.19 to Title
ESTABLISHING ARTICLE 3 establishing an Article 8 Fund.
8 FUND
It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to waive further
reading and to adopt this ordinance. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 88-25 adopted.
ITEM 46 The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 88-26,
ORDINANCE N0. 88-26 amending the official zoning map, Case No. 87-143.
AMENDING OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to waive further
reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 88-26. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 88-26 adopted.
ITEM 47 The City Manager stated that County services pertaining to
COUNTY SERVICES Parks and Recreation may be handled by the staff and that it
REGARDING PARKS & might be covered in the overall General Services Contract and
RECREATION through writing a letter Council could specify the services
desired. It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to direct
staff to prepare a letter indicating the services desired.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
fiction carried.
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June 23, 1988
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.— ITEM 48 The Community Development Director reported to Council
GENERAL PLAN this is a proposal for endorsement of a process and a schedule
CONSULTANT for selection of the General Plan Consultant. The process
would be for staff to review the proposals received and
organize a proposal review committee consisting of two
Councilmembers, two Planning Commissioners, Mr. Kollar and
Mr.Caravalho who would review the proposals and recommend to
Council three or four firms which would be interviewed. The
Council in joint meeting with the Planning Commission would
conduct the interviews utilizing criteria recommended by
staff. Council would make the announcement of a consultant
which would be at the August 11th meeting.
The Council appointed Councilwomen Darcy and Heidt to serve on
a subcommittee to review proposals. It was suggested by the
City Manager to extend an invitation to the County to
participate in the entire General Plan process because of the
concern in the peripheral areas of the City. It was moved by
Koontz, second by Darcy to approve recommendation. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following persons addressed the Council: Allan Cameron,
(AUDIENCE) 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country -- ramps leading to
Highway 14 particularly from Jake's Way; Connie Worden, P.O.
Box 233, Newhall --wrote letter to Public Works requesting an
analysis of Jake's Way and appeal process is 15 days. At this
point, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to add this
item to the agenda at this time due to the fact that the
matter came up after the posting of the agenda. On roll call
vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried
It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to direct staff to
file a timely appeal on this matter. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
The oral communications of audience continued with Linda
Storli, P.O. Box 55323, Valencia --requested Council agenda
packets for Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning
Commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilwoman Heidt expressed her concern of three supermarkets
(COUNCIL) being closed in our City. With the closings, there is loss of
revenue and loss of jobs to our community and requested a
letter be written to the Federal Trade Commission and our
Congressional delegation. It was moved by Boyer, second by
Koontz to add this to agenda as a subsequent need item after
the posting of the agenda and to send letters to the FTC,
Senators, Congressmen, President of U.S. and the Alpha Beta
Corporation.
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June 23,1988
Page 10
—• ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilwoman Darcy requested to place two urgency ordinances
(COUNCIL) (contd) on the next Council agenda; one would require mobilehome park
owners to compensate and relocate homeowners when park close;
the second would create a rent stabilization board to
mediatate rent disputes. The City Attorney will prepare an
ordinance for the next meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The City Manager reported that staff has met with the
STAFF architects for the new City Hall and they feel staff should be
in the new building by the end of August.
He also stated that in a future agenda, there will be a
recommendation made for an audit to take place at the end of
June, 1988.
The City Manager asked Council to consider a study session
once a month for the discussion of one or two issues.
ADJOURNMENT At 12:45 a.m.,it was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to
adjourn the meeting to July 14th at Arroyo Seco Jr. High
School, 27171 Vista Delgado, Santa Clarita, 7:30 p.m.
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