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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-09-22 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Thursday September 22, 1988 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor McKeon at 7:31 p.m., at Arroyo Seco Jr. High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, City of Santa Clarita. FLAG SALUTE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the City Manager. ROLL CALL All members of the Council were present. Also present were the City Manager, George Caravalho; Asst. City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Planning Department, Richard Henderson; Deputy City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to add item #10, authorizing the City Manager to enter into negotiations for the purchase of property in Towsley Canyon, as a subsequent need item which arose after posting of the agenda. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the agenda with amendments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to approve the September 7, 1988 minutes as corrected with a suggestion that a brief September 8, 1988 description of discussion be in the minutes so that the action of Council would be understood. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor McKeon presented a proclamation to Linda Skvarna, RN AWARENESS FOR INFANT proclaiming the month of October as Infant & Pregnancy Loss & PREGNANCY LOSS Month in the City of Santa Clarita. He also presented a STAFF SGT.GREG WEST proclamation to Susan Thorne, mother of Greg West, who HIRE THE OLDER WORKER exhibited unusual courage and spontaneity in the aftermath of an air disaster in West Germany. The Mayor also read a proclamation proclaiming September 29th as "Hire the Older Worker Day." PRESENTATIONS Mayor McKeon presented the Wm. S. Hart Pony Baseball Mustang RECOGNITION PLAQUES Tournament Team with certificates of recognition and presented the team manager with a plaque. The team has won the Mustang World Series. PRESENTATION Mr. Robert Bogan, Vice President and General Manager of TENNECO CO -GENERATION Tenneco Oil Co., gave a presentation regarding the proposed co -generation plant on Placerita Canyon. A stop work order was issued by the City of Santa Clarita and Mr. Bogan .A explained Tenneco's position on this matter. He proceeded to say that Tenneco had all the permits to go ahead with their project when they were rescinded and felt that Tenneco was exempt from the City's moratorium. -1- City Council Minutes September 22, 1988 s - TENNECO CO -GENERATION There was discussion between the Council and Mr.Bogan and (CONTD) his Attorney regarding this matter. The City Manager suggested that this be continued this evening in closed session due to the fact that this is a matter of potential litigation. Council and Mr. Bogan agreed. ITEM 1 The City Manager reported that this item has been of UNFINISHED BUSINESS interest to the Council, the Parks & Recreation Commission, CANYON COUNTRY PARK and the community, therefore, it is on the agenda to allow Council to determine if it wishes to adopt the construction plans approved by the County. Those speaking on this item were: John Hoskinson, 24514 Thistle Court, Newhall. It was moved by Darcy to direct staff to proceed with the park and to start the bidding process. There was no second to this motion. The City Manager gave a brief summary of the budget with three alternatives --alternative #1, $1,629,685, to construct park site and Soledad entrance; alternative #2, $2,113,804, to construct park site, Soledad entrance and a recreation building; or alternative #3, $2,239,589, to construct park site, Soledad entrance, recreation building, and rest rooms. He stated some of the funds to be used will not be available until 1989. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to expedite the bid process for alternative #1, and that alternatives #2, and #3, and all items listed as Phase II be listed as alternatives on the bid and that the bid be good for a period of 90 days. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 2 The City Manager explained that several months ago the UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council discussed hiring a Public Relations firm to promote PUBLIC INFORMATION the City including informing the general public of mailings (RELATIONS) PROGRAM and zip codes, City image and general promotion of the City. The Council discussed using Phillips, Brandt, & Reddick, whom we already have a contract with, help promote the City. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to continue this matter at a later date. ITEM 3 The City Attorney stated that the County is preparing the .+ UNFINISHED BUSINESS documents for the closure of Via Dona Christa and VIA DONA CHRISTA suggested this item be continued to an agenda when all ASSESSMENT DISTRICT information has been received. NO. 1 -2- City Council Minutes September 22, 1988 ITEM 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Manager reported that this item was on the agenda USE OF PUBLIC LANDS August 25th at which time Council made recommendations and & FACILITIES directed staff to make requested changes to the Resolution. RESOLUTION 88-118 Those changes have been made and the Resolution is now ready for Council's approval. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Mike Daney, 23828 Via Farallon, Valencia. After recommending changes to Resolution No. 88-118 regarding prohibition of alcohol and protection on public facilities, upon common consent the Council requested continuation of this item to October 13th. RECESS At 9:09 p.m. the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 9:17 p.m., the meeting reconvened. ITEM 5 At the meeting of August 25th, after hearing from the UNFINISHED BUSINESS developer's attorney, Council requested the City Attorney DOCKWEILER DRIVE- obtain information from the Fair Political Practices POTENTIAL CONFLICT Commission regarding a potential conflict of interest with OF INTEREST regard to Mayor McKeon and Councilwoman Heidt. Because of the potential conflict of interest, Mayor McKeon r- turned the gavel over to Councilwoman Darcy. The City Attorney reported that he has been in touch with the FPPC legal staff and has been informed that the response will be provided by September 29th, which should be available at the meeting of October 13th. Therefore, with no objections, this item will be continued on October 13th. ITEM 6 Councilman Boyer suggested this item be continued to October UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13th, upon receipt of the FPPC report, so that the entire JURISDICTION TO Council may vote on this item. ACQUIRE JURISDICTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR Those addressing the Council on this item were: DOCKWEILER DRIVE Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave.,Canyon Country; and Gil Archuletta, 355 So. Grand Ave., #3788, Los Angeles, 90071. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to form a committee with Councilman Koontz as chairperson, representatives from the Planning Commission, Mr. Kollar, Newhall Land & Farm, Tenneco, Master's College, and others to consider alternate routes for this roadway and to continue to the meeting of October 13th. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz Noes: None Abstain: Heidt, McKeon Motion carried. At this point, the gavel was turned over to the Mayor. -3- City Council Minutes September 22, 1988 ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION 88-128 DEMAND REGISTER #18 RESOLUTION 88-130 APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 88-128, Demand Register No. 18 and Resolution No. 88-130 appointment of a City Treasurer. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution Nos. 88-128 and 88-130 adopted. ITEM 10 Councilman Boyer stated that since Towsley Canyon is in our NEW BUSINESS sphere of influence, is a beautiful area, it is a great PROPERTY - TOWSLEY source of our water supply, perhaps we should consider CANYON participating in the acquisition of Towsley Canyon. Those persons addressing the Council on this item were: Jill Klajic, 28040 Langside, Canyon Country; Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233, Newhall. The Council discussed the possibilities of investigating the proposed landfills, who owns the property, obtaining appraisals, etc. After this discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to direct staff to make preliminary inquiries as to the possibility of acquisition of property within the Canyons that have been designated, to bring back to the Council information relative to acquisition. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, Noes: McKeon Motion carried. ITEM 11 The City Manager introduced this item to Council stating NEW BUSINESS that the State of California, Department of Conservation's CONSIDERATION FOR Division of Recyling is offering a twelve month program TWELVE-MONTH to a community that presently has little or no recycling RECYCLING PROGRAM activities, as a model community to research, coordinate, and compliment the planning process for a comprehensive recycling program. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS ASSEMBLY BILL 2653 ITEM 13 r� NEW BUSINESS WATER CONSERVATION RESOLUTION 88-129 Those addressing this item were: Jill Klajic, 28040 Langside, Canyon Country. It was moved by Heidt, second by Koontz to submit an application for this proposal, which has a deadline of October 14, 1988. With no objections, it was so ordered. Councilwoman Heidt reported that the bill did not pass, but when the bill is re -submitted, she would like to re -consider support of the bill. The City Manager reported that this item will be continued at the meeting of October 13th. im I le ^ City Council Minutes September 22, 1988 ITEM 14 Councilwoman Heidt introduced this item to Council and NEW BUSINESS stated that we are now negotiating with Phillips, Brandt GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY Reddick, (PBR) on a contract to do the General Plan. COMMITTEE Councilwoman Heidt requested there be a community advisory committee which would provide input from the community to the consultants and to the Council and would consist of 21 members. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Allan Cameron, 27612 Enhismore Ave., Canyon Country. Discussion prevailed on acceptance of applications, duties of applicants, and time line. After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to direct staff to advertise in the newspaper, accept and review applications, choose 30 finalists from the applications, applicants to have three letters of support, and to prepare a resolution creating the committee and outlining the duties and responsibilities. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 15 The City Treasurer introduced this item to Council NEW BUSINESS explaining that this item deals with the investment of STATEMENT OF temporarily idle or surplus funds of the City in INVESTMENT POLICY accordance with the provisions of the California Govt. RESOLUTION 88-108 Code, the Municipal Code, with principles of sound treasury management, guidelines established by the California Municipal Treasurer's Assoc., and the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 88-108. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution No. 88-108 adopted. ITEM 16 The Asst. City Manager stated that the City recently NEW BUSINESS conducted a recruitment for a corporate physician for CITY PHYSICIAN pre-employment physicals, employee drug testing, worker's compensation, industrial disabilities, etc. and have solicited and reviewed proposals and recommends that we enter into a contract with Valencia Occupational Medical Clinic. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to direct staff to enter into a contract with Valencia Occupational Medical Clinic. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. -5- City Council Minutes September 22, 1988 r^ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Those persons addressing the Council were: Mike Lyons, (AUDIENCE) 27362 Garza Drive, Saugus - regarding City's litter problem alongside the roadways and requested a litter ordinance or abatement; Jonathan Kapp, 25303 Via Brasa, Valencia - regarding civil and constitutional rights of the citizens of the City of Santa Clarita-staff to investigate; Larry Bloomfield, P.O. Box 1220, Canyon Country - ground breaking ceremony, September 23, 2:00 p.m. for KBET Radio Station; Stephen Schafhausen, 21911 P.lacerita Canyon Rd., Newhall - concerned about Tenneco Oil Co. and over -industrialization in our City; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country - regarding Tenneco Oil Co. and a proper Environmental Impact Report; Larry Bloomfield, Jr., 20702 Dot St., Saugus - helping the senior citizens of our City. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The City Manager reminded Council of study session which is (STAFF) changed from October 5th to October 12th, 7:30 p.m.; November 14 & 15 team building session; speaker for the team building session to meet with Council on November 8th for one hour in the morning. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Boyer requested information on letters received (COUNCIL) from Tenneco Oil Co. and why Tenneco representatives did not appear before a City Council meeting. Councilwoman Heidt requested two items appear on the October 13th agenda --one regarding 'a Sand Canyon resident concerning the flood control area and a presentation of the City's new logo. Councilwoman Darcy requested that Tentative Map 17085 be put on the agenda for October 13th. She also stated that the Library signs are not up yet due to lack of funds. The City Manager will give them the go ahead. Councilwoman Darcy stated a letter was received from the Governor asking for assistance in giving names of ten people for the Criminal Justice Minority Commission and suggested the City get involved with this program. She also requested that HR 5210, the ominous bill against drugs, to be on the agenda for October 13th. Councilman Koontz requested the East Newhall proposal appear on the agenda October 13th. Councilman Boyer requested the preparation of an agenda item for the second meeting in November for discussion and possible action of moving the election date from April to November. The City Attorney reported on a concern of a citizen who reported a gas line that will be going through the center of Friendly Valley and stated that a copy of the easement deed was requested from the County. No r City Council Minutes September 22, 1988 CLOSED SESSION ATTEST: At 11:09 p.m. the Council recessed to closed session for the purpose of considering potential litigation. The City Attorney stated that the closed session is only for the Council and staff. At 12:58 a.m. the City Council meeting was adjourned to September 30, 1988, at 5:00 p.m., location to be announced. Howard "Buck Mc eon Mayor