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Home My WebLink About1988-08-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)r—= MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Thursday August 25, 1988 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor McKeon at 7:33 p.m. at Arroyo Seco Junior High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, City of Santa Clarita. FLAG SALUTE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager, George Caravalho. ROLL CALL All councilmembers were present. Also present were the City Manager, George Caravalho; 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 including those items that were subsequent need items which arose after posting of the agenda: add #29, oak tree permits; add #30, Senate Bill 2795; discuss items #15 and #17. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to approve the minutes JUNE 9, 1988 with corrections made to the June 9th minutes. With no AUGUST 2, 1988 objections, it was so ordered. AUGUST 3, 1988 AUGUST 11, 1988 PROCLAMATION Mayor McKeon presented a proclamation to Annette Gade, INTERNATIONAL Librarian, Newhall Library, for International Literacy Day LITERACY DAY WRITTEN The City Manager reported that Proposition 85, the Library COMMUNICATIONS Initiative, will be on the November ballot and the Librarians request support on the part of the Council and the community. Larry Bloomfield, 15500 W. Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country, representing Canyon Broadcasters, announced to the Council that the Federal Communications Commission accepted his application for a radio station. Mayor McKeon introduced Raquel Garcia, who will be working with the City on a special fellowship program and Andrea Daroca who will be the Finance Director for the City. ITEM 1 The City Manager reported that the Public Hearing had been PUBLIC HEARING published in accordance with requirements of the law. EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON The City Attorney reported that on July 14th the Council MOBILEHOME PARKS adopted an ordinance establishing a moratorium on the change of use of mobilehome parks within the City which existed for a period of 45 days. This hearing is to consider the extension of the moratorium for an extension of ten months, 15 days. City Council Minutes August 25, 1988 Page 2 ITEM 1 (contd) The Mayor declared the public hearing to be open. Those in favor of this issue were: Don Wilder, 21441 Brier Way, Saugus. Those opposed to this issue were: Paul Gardner, 20401-458 Soledad Canyon Rd., Canyon Country; Mark Forbes, 9195 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles; Richard Patterson, 23822 W.Valencia Blvd., Ste. 304, Valencia; Ron Bates, 18617 Soledad Canyon, Canyon Country. The Mayor closed the public hearing. After discussion by the Council, the City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 88-40, extending a moratorium on the change of use of mobilehome parks within the City for ten months and fifteen days. It was moved by Darcy, second by Heidt to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 88-40, as an urgency ordinance. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Ordinance No. 88-40 adopted. ITEM 3 At the Council meeting of August 11th, the Council directed UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Cliff Arrington to meet with other drug support groups DRUG FREE CITY in the City and report back to Council. Mr. Arrington reported to Council he had met with other groups and spoke about their programs. Those speaking on this item were: Patricia Erickson, 25415 Via Alcira, Valencia; Marryon Philips, P.O. Box 84, Newhall; Bill Hogan, 18718 Nadal St., Canyon Country, who invited the Council to the DAPEC meeting on September 13th. ITEM 4 The City Manager stated that this item is on the agenda to UNFINISHED BUSINESS allow Council to determine whether it desires to support the WOODLANDS PARK concept of a State park. Those speaking on this item were: Charles Hall, 19122 Lone Rock St., Canyon Country; Bill Miller, 16927 Magnolia Blvd., Encino; Hunt Braly, Senator Davis' office. After discussion, it was moved by Boyer to direct staff to prepare a resolution to support the Santa Clarita Woodlands Park. There was no second to this motion. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to direct staff to prepare a resolution to support a study of the proposed Santa Clarita Woodlands Park. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon Noes: Heidt Motion carried. City Council Minutes August 25, 1988 pin Page 3 ITEM 5 The City Manager reported to the Council that on August 16th UNFINISHED BUSINESS a meeting was held involving representatives from the School PARKING & TRAFFIC District, County Public Works, Police, Fire, and Parks & PROBLEMS AT NEWHALL Recreation to discuss ways to improve the parking and traffic PARK, HART HIGH & problems in this area. PLACERITA JR. HIGH It was moved by Heidt, second by Koontz to adopt a policy to work with the School District to develop a joint -use -parking policy for this area. With no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS At 9:28 p.m., the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 9:38 p.m., the meeting reconvened with all members present. ITEM 6 The City Manager stated that on July 28th, Council asked staff UNFINISHED BUSINESS to develop a draft of a policy dealing with the use of public USE OF PUBLIC LANDS lands and facilities by nonprofit corporations. Staff AND FACILITIES BY solicited input from 34 community and civic organizations. NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS Those speaking on this item were: Mary Blankenship, 22900 RESOLUTION 88-118 Market St., Newhall. After discussion, it was moved by Heidt, second by Boyer to R— direct staff to make amendments in the Resolution and to bring back on September 22nd. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 7 It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to defer this item to ASSESSMENT DISTRICT the meeting of September 8th. NO.1 - VIA DONA With no objections, it was so ordered. CHRISTA ITEM 8 The City Attorney reported to the Council that a question was UNFINISHED BUSINESS raised relative to possible ownership of property within the REQUEST FROM LOS vicinity of this development which could potentially ANGELES COUNTY FOR constitute a conflict of interest on the part of a Council - JURISDICTION TO woman Heidt. Councilwoman Heidt has requested the City ACQUIRE RIGHT -0F- Attorney to write to the Fair Political Practices Commission WAY FOR DOCKWEILER for an opinion relative to this matter. DRIVE -RESOLUTION NO. 88-91 Those speaking to Council on this item were: Gil Archuletta, 355 S. Grand Ave., Ste. 3788, Los Angeles, representing G. H. Palmer Co. After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to postpone action on this item to the Council meeting of September 22nd whether or not we have the information from the .-- FPPC and that it be put on the agenda as the first item under unfinished business. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz Noes: None Abstain: Heidt, McKeon Motion carried. City Council Minutes f August 25, 1988 Page 4 ITEM 8a Mr. Dan Palmer, 11740 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, UNFINISHED BUSINESS addressed the Council concerning the retraction of an appeal JAKE'S WAY submitted by the City, regarding Jake's Way, Tentative Tract No. 43729 and a possible modification to the development to allow a freeway ramp. Those speaking on this item were: Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country; Hunt Braly, Senator Davis' office; Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233, Newhall. After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy that this is a subsequent need item that arose after posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz Noes: None Abstain: Heidt, McKeon Motion carried. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy that Mr. Kollar, Community Development Director, be authorized to negotiate with Mr. Palmer, on behalf of the City, for freeway ramp right-of-way at Jake's Way and if negotiations are successful the City will drop the appeal. Mr. Kollar will also represent the City at a hearing on this development on August 31st. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz Noes: None Abstain: Heidt, McKeon Motion carried. ITEM 9 This item is on the agenda to allow Council to consider UNFINISHED BUSINESS creation of a policy to guide the City's response to ESTABLISHMENT OF development proposals on its periphery. POLICY TO GUIDE CITY'S RESPONSE TO Those addressing the Council on this item were: Allan DEVELOPMENT ON THE Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country. CITY'S PERIPHERY After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to adopt the policy, as amended, and to adopt the policy as a resolution. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution adopted. City Council Minutes August 25, 1988 Page 5 ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT DEEDS & GRANTS ITEM 12 PARKS & RECREATION INVENTORY ITEM 13 COUNTY LIGHTING RESOLUTION 88-115 ITEM 14 COUNTY LIGHTING RESOLUTION 88-116 ITEM 16 BILLBOARD MORATORIUM ITEM 17 DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION 88-121 RESOLUTION 88-122 ITEM 20 !—* NEW BUSINESS HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY CITY EMPLOYEES ITEM 21 EXTENDED SWIM SEASON FOR AREA POOLS Councilman Koontz directed staff to report to Council, in memo form, at the time grants and deed are accepted, as well as identifying locations of same, as a point of information. The City Manager will develop an administrative policy in regards to this item. It was moved by Heidt, second by Darcy to approve the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Consent calendar approved. The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 88-38 relating to the holidays observed by the City. 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 No. 88-38 passed to second reading. The City Manager introduced this item to Council stating that this item allows Council to determine if it wishes to assume the cost, plus overhead, to keep three area pools open for an additional two weeks. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy, to authorize the extension of the swim season for three area pools. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Noes: None Motion carried Heidt, Koontz, McKeon ITEM 22 The City Manager stated that on occasion the City receives CITY POLICY a number of requests for funding of social service agencies, REGARDING FUNDING therefore, a policy has been developed for Council's SOCIAL SERVICES consideration. r^ After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to refer this item back to staff for consideration of the comments of the Council and bring back at a subsequent meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered. City Council Minutes August 25, 1988 Page 6 ITEM 23 The following person addressed the Council: Richard Payne, NEW BUSINESS 22325 Los Tigres, Saugus. GRAFFITI ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 88-39 The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 88-39, providing for the use of City funds to remove graffiti or other inscribed material from public or privately owned permanent structures located on public or privately owned real property within the City. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz, to waive further and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Ordinance No. 88-39 passed to second reading. ITEM 24 The City Manager introduced this item to Council to determine NEW BUSINESS how much it wishes to pay on an outstanding service billing L.A. COUNTY from the County through June 30, 1988, for services rendered. SERVICES BILLINGS After discussion, it was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to pay $1,500,000 on this debt. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None n Motion carried. ITEM 25 The Community Development Director reported that this item is NEW BUSINESS on the agenda for Council to select a consultant for SELECTION OF A preparation of the General Plan and Unified Development CONSULTANT FOR Ordinance. PREPARATION OF A GENERAL PLAN Those addressing the Council on this item were: Michael Kotch, 28701 W. Sloan Canyon Rd., Castaic; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country. After discussion, it was moved by Heidt, second by Darcy to select Phillips Brandt Reddick to prepare the City's General Plan and Unified Development Ordinance subject to successful contract negotiations. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 26 The City Manager reported that several weeks ago he discussed NEW BUSINESS with Council taking over the Public Works function from the CONTRACT PUBLIC County through a contractual arrangement with a private firm. WORKS FUNCTION The following person addressed the Council: Laurene Waste, P.O. Box 921, Newhall. Following discussion by the Council, it was moved by Heidt, second by Darcy to select Willdan and Associates to provide Public Works services for the City and authorize the City Manager to prepare a contract and schedule for City Council approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. City Council Minutes August 25, 1988 Page 7 ITEM 27 The City Manager stated that there have been many ideas for NEW BUSINESS Council's discussion on the subject of the City's first CITY'S FIRST anniversary. ANNIVERSARY It was suggested by Council a committee be appointed and this would be discussed at the meeting of September 8th. ITEM 28 The Community Development Director introduced this item to NEW BUSINESS Council explaining that this is the first annexation of INITIATING the City, involving Pinetree and Timberlane neighborhoods, ANNEXATION which would incorporate approximately 1500 acres. PROCEEDINGS RESOLUTION 88-120 It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to adopt Resolution No. 88-120. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution No. 88-120 adopted. ITEM 29 Councilwoman Heidt introduced this item to Council. She stated NEW BUSINESS an oak tree permit was issued to a new homeowner who trimmed OAK TREES the oak trees beyond the provisions of the permit. The following person addressed the Council on this item: Cynthia Neal -Harris, 22931 8th Street, Newhall. The Council directed Mr. Kollar to investigate the trimming of the trees and to analyze the oak tree ordinance. ITEM 30 The City Attorney stated this is a pending legislative NEW BUSINESS matter which would require the automatic extension of SB 2795 residental building permits which have not expired or have not been suspended or revoked when a city or county adopts a system to limit the number of residential building permits it will issue. The following person addressed the Council on this item: Hunt Braly, Senator Ed Davis' office. It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to direct staff to call the offices of Senator Davis and Senator Russell early morning of August 26th, to present Council's opposition to Senate Bill 2795. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 31 It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution r^ RESOLUTION 88-117 No. 88-117, Demand Register #16. On roll call vote: DEMAND REGISTER #16 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution No. 88-117 adopted. City Council Minutes August 25, 1988 Page 8 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Those persons addressing the Council were: Cynthia Neal - (AUDIENCE) Harris, 22931 8th St., Newhall - regarding oak trees cut down on Pico Cyn. and Council sending a representative at the oak tree ordinance hearing at the County on August 31st; Bruce Klein, 19032 Delight St., Canyon Country - regarding bus stop schedule postings, four lane streets that are not striped, synchronization of Soledad Canyon Rd., more airport space, and Sheriff in the Valencia Industrial Park where there is a stop sign; Mike Lyons, 27362 Garza Dr., Saugus - regarding oak trees cut in Pico Canyon and oak tree hearing at the County, Shappel-Monteverde hearing on September 23rd and asked for support from the City in working out problems with Shappel, and the traffic problems in the Valencia Industrial Center. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilwoman Heidt stated she would be attending the hearing (COUNCIL) at the County on the oak tree ordinance. CLOSED SESSION At 12:17 a.m. the Council recessed to closed session to discuss pending litigation. ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned to a Study Session on Wednesday, September 7, 7:30 p.m., Arroyo Seco Jr. High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, Santa Clar' a� a faculty room. Howard "Buck" McKeon Mayor