HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-08-11 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Arroyo Seco Junior High School
27171 Vista Delgado
City of Santa Clarita
August 11, 1988
7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
McKeon at 7:32 p.m. at Arroyo Seco Jr. High School, 27171 Vista
Delgado, City of Santa Clarita.
FLAG SALUTE The City Manager led the Pledge to the flag.
ROLL CALL All councilmembers were present. Also present were the City
Manager, George Caravalho; Asst. City Manager, Ken Pulskamp;,'
City Attorney, Carl Newton; Community Development Director, Kyle
Kollar; and Deputy City Clerk, Donna Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the agenda
with the following changes: Item #18 pulled from consent
\ calendar for discussion. With no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve the minutes
of July 14, 1988 with corrections made on Page 6, Item 23 and
Page 2, Item 6. It was requested by Councilman Koontz to have
the current minutes in the agenda packet. With no objections, it
was so ordered.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor McKeon indicated a proclamation was prepared to present
CITY OF FILLMORE to the City of Fillmore for the 100th birthday celebration.
WALK OF FAME The Mayor presented Councilwoman Darcy with a proclamation for
the Newhall Western Walk of Fame.
PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Don Stroup and Mr. Ed Terk from the Board of Realtors
BOARD OF REALTORS
presented copies of a video tape to each councilmember which
SANTA CLARITA
relate to planning, land use, etc.
WOODLANDS PARK
Laurene Weste and Mike Lyons made a presentation on the Santa
Clarita Woodland Park and requested the Council's endorsement of
the concept of the park by use of a resolution or letter to the
State Department of Parks. The Mayor directed staff to obtain
additional information and report back to the Council on August
25th.
ITEM 1
The Mayor declared the public hearing to be open. The City
PUBLIC HEARING
Clerk announced that the public hearing notice was published
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
in the local newspaper of general circulation.
CODE - ORDINANCE
NO. 88-37
The City Attorney reported that after consultation with the code
review, sub -committee, the Ordinance was modified to adopt the
entire County Code so that it is applicable to the City of Santa
Clarita and not in consistence with the existing provisions of
the Santa Clarita Municipal Code.
There were no proponents or opponents, therefore, the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
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ITEM 1 After discussion, the City Attorney read the title of Ordinance
(contd) No. 88-37, providing for the adoption of the Los Angeles County
Code as an urgency ordinance. It was moved by Boyer, second by
Koontz to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 88-37,
as modified, as an urgency ordinance. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 88-37 adopted.
ITEM 3 The City Manager introduced this item to the Council explaining
UNFINISHED BUSINESS that legislative bulletins from the League of California Cities
CITY POSITION ON regarding progress of proposed legislature are frequently
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS received and that a procedure for review and comment on each of
the bills needs to be developed.
The Mayor appointed Councilwoman Darcy and Councilman Boyer to
serve as a legislative committee to work with City management
and Councilwoman Heidt as an alternate.
ITEM 4 The City Manager reported that this item was on the agenda in
UNFINISHED BUSINESS May, at which time Council deferred action pending information
STOP SIGN CONTROLS on warrants from the Traffic Engineer. After the traffic study
DELIGHT STREET was completed, the Traffic Engineer recommended no additional
controls were necessary.
Councilwoman Heidt requested staff to indicate on the agenda
write up sheet whether any correspondence is received and if it
is pro or con. Those addressing Council on this issue were:
Ramon Flores, 19109 Delight St., Canyon Country.
After discussion, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to
install a four-way stop sign at the corner of Delight and
Felbridge Bakerton Avenue and a three-way stop sign at Delight
and Fairweather. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5 The City Manager reported that on July 14th, the Council adopted
UNFINISHED BUSINESS a resolution to make the City of Santa Clarita the first "Drug
DRUG FREE CITY Free City" in America and that a small committee be formed and
their work be completed within six months.
Those speaking on this item were: Cliff Arrington, 24527 Farrow
Drive, Valencia.
^ The Mayor appointed Cliff Arrington as citizen -at -large and he
is to meet with the Wm. S. Hart High School District's drug
committee and report back to the Council. The Council indicated
the lack of staff to support a committee.
ITEM 6 The Mayor stated that the recommendation for this item is to
UNFINISHED BUSINESS defer action on this matter pending input from interested
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS parties to the August 25th meeting. All councilmembers
ON CITY'S PERIPHERY concurred.
City Council Minutes
August 11, 1988
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ITEM 7 The Director of Community Development explained that this item
UNFINISHED BUSINESS is on the agenda to allow Council to determine whether it wishes
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT to assume 50% of the costs for cul-de-sacing Via Dona Christa at
#1 -VIA DONA CHRISTA Via Ladera.
ITEM 8
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COUNTY REQUEST FOR
CITY CONSENT TO
INCLUSION IN COUNTY
HIGHWAY SYSTEM
OF PLUM CANYON RD.
WHITES CANYON RD.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-114
It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to direct staff to bring
back a resolution incorporating the intention of the City to pay
50% of the costs to initiate the assessment district. On roll
call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
The Director of Community Development stated that the Council
adopted a resolution authorizing the County to proceed with
right-of-way acquisition as well as improvements construction
for portions of Whites Canyon Road and Via Princessa. This
item is on the agenda for Council's approval to grant its
consent to allow the County to acquire right-of-way and
construct improvements on Plum Canyon Rd. -Whites Canyon Rd.
from West to Rodgers Drive to Ashboro Drive.
Those speaking on this item were: Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country.
After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to
modify Section 1 of Resolution No. 88-114 and to adopt. On
roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Resolution No. 88-114 adopted as amended.
ITEM 9 The City Manager explained that this item is on the agenda
PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH for Council's approval to enter into a contract with Antelope
ANTELOPE VALLEY BUS Valley Bus, Inc. and that on June 16th a letter was submitted
to the City advising us that it may not be in the best interest
to award Cash Contract 2529 to Pacific Busing, Inc., due to
substandard performance.
Those speaking on this item were: Ted Pendleton, Los Angeles
County Public Works; Anthony Bruce Gordon, 2029 Century Park
East, Los Angeles.
After discussion, it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to
approve the Antelope Valley Bus, Inc. contract subject to
approval of the City Attorney. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion carried.
RECESS
At
9:16
p.m.,
the
Mayor called a recess.
RECONVENE
At
9:30
p.m.,
the
meeting reconvened with all members present.
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ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR This item was pulled from the consent calendar. The Director
PARCEL MAP 17219 of Community Development reported that this item is on the
FINAL MAP APPROVAL agenda for Council approval of Parcel Map 17219 and acceptance
of agreements and improvements securities. Mr. Kollar reported
that the developer paid $6243 per unit in school fees.
Those speaking on this item were: Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country; David Meenk, 26720 Mocha Drive,
Saugus.
Council directed staff to include on the agenda, the name of
the applicant, number of lots, location, and size of lots.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 13 It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve the consent
ALLEY VACATION calendar, items 12 through 20. On roll call vote:
RESOLUTION NO.88-98 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
ITEM 14 Noes: None
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE Consent Calendar approved.
PROJECT RESOLUTION
NO. 88-111
ITEM 15
.-- LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
PROTECT RESOLUTION
NO. 88-112
ITEM 16
BUSINESS LICENSES
ITEM 17
TRAFFIC SIGNAL -ROCKWELL
CANYON RD./VALENCIA BLVD.
ITEM 19
SALARY & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
RESOLUTION NO.88-106
ITEM 20
PURCHASE OF FURNITURE &
TELEPHONES FOR CITY HALL
ITEM 24 The City Manager introduced this item to the Council stating
DESIGNATION OF that the annual Conference is scheduled for October 16-19 and
VOTING DELEGATE that the League has asked each City Council to designate a
LEAGUE OF CALIF.CITIES voting member and an alternate who will be present at the
business session of the conference.
It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to appoint Mayor McKeon
as the designated voting representative and Mayor Pro -Tem Heidt
as the alternate. With no objections, it was so ordered.
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ITEM 25 The Assistant City Manager reported that the California
DESIGNATION OF LOCAL Government Code requires each city and county to designate
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR a local enforcement agency to enforce various state laws
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT pertaining to solid waste management.
RESOLUTION NO.88-107
After discussion, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to
adopt Resolution No. 88-107 designating the County of Los
Angeles Department of Health Services as the local enforcement
agency for solid waste management.
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ITEM 26 The City Manager introduced this item to the Council explaining
FIRE STUDY STUDY that the Council indicated an interest in exploring the
feasibility of taking over fire services from the County. Three
proposals were submitted from Price Waterhouse; Hughes, Heiss &
Associates; and Ralph Andersen & Associates.
After discussion, it was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to
approve staff recommendation to retain Hughes, Heiss & Associates
to perform the fire study at a cost not to exceed $35,000. On roll
call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: None
Motion approved.
ITEM 27 The City Manager explained that on June 23rd, Council approved
ADDITIONAL LAW an agreement for law enforcement services. This item outlines the
ENFORCEMENT additional services that Council approved for law enforcement.
SERVICES -RESOLUTION
NO. 88-113 Those speaking on this item were: Captain Robert Spierer, Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 23740 W. Magic Mountain
Parkway, Santa Clarita.
After discussion, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt
Resolution No. 88-113, providing for an increased level of law
enforcement within the City of Santa Clarita.
ITEM 30 Council directed staff to explain Check No. 1578 in the form of a
DEMAND REGISTER #15 memo to Council. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adopt
RESOLUTION #88-109 Resolution Nos. 88-109 and 88-105. On roll call vote:
ITEM 31 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon
AMEND DEMAND Noes: None
REGISTER #14 Resolution Nos. 88-109 and 88-105 adopted.
RESOLUTION #88-105
ORAL COMMUNICTION Those persons addressing the Council were: Allan Cameron,
(AUDIENCE) 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country - Asked that a letter be
written to the Morris Newspaper Co. requesting that the Newhall
family remain as the editors of The Signal; Max Halfon, 350 So.
Figueroa St., #270, Los Angeles, 90071 - regarding Tract 34464,
Valley Ranch Road, and being concerned about an easement on the
County side of this property.
ORAL COMMUNICATION The City Manager stated that City of Santa Clarita will be
(STAFF) celebrating its first anniversary on December 15, 1988. The City
Manager suggested the Council come up with some ideas and report
back on August 25th.
ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Boyer was concerned about the "hanging tree" which is
(COUNCIL) the oak tree on 13th Street. He felt the trimming of the tree was
poorly done. There was discussion on prosecution of those who cut
the tree without a permit. Laurene Weste, 22216 Placerita Canyon,
Newhall, spoke on the subject of the oak tree.
Councilman Boyer also requested that the City Manager place on a
future agenda an item that would discuss the changing of the
elections from April, 1990 to November, 1990.
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Councilman Boyer asked for discussion in the future regarding
direct election of the Mayor and felt that the public should
consider whether or not we want to have a direct election of the
Mayor.
All Councilmembers commented on the Newhall family and felt they
should be thanked for all the years of service they have given to
the Santa Clarita Valley.
Councilwoman Heidt requested that a revision of the parking
ordinance be put on the agenda. The proposed action would be to
refer to the Planning Commission a study of the parking ordinance
with respect to size of spaces, number of spaces, and including,
loading zones in commercial parking areas.
Councilwoman Darcy recommended consideration of a graffitti
committee. The City Attorney reported that the State requires the
City to adopt an ordinance authorizing graffitti removal and will
be on the agenda for August 25th. Those speaking on this item
were: Jill Klajic, 28040 Langside, Canyon Country.
Mayor McKeon stated that the Council received a letter regarding
the Frontier Days Parade and asked Council if the City would like
to have an entry in the parade. Council decided not to have an
entry.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:00 p.m., it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adjourn
the meeting to August 25, 1988 at Arroyo Seco Jr. High School,
27171 Vista Delgado, City of Santa Clari .
Howard "Buck" eon
Mayor
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