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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-13 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)A- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Thursday October 13, 1988 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting 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 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; Community Development Director, Kyle Kollar; Deputy City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to approve the agenda with the deletion of item #21 and to defer item #17 to October 27th. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to approve the minutes of September 22, 1988 September 22nd, as corrected. With no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor McKeon presented a proclamation to Pat Erickson, Chairperson RED RIBBON WEEK of DAPEC, proclaiming October 23-30 as Red Ribbon Week. PRESENTATIONS Rosalie Gnam, Mary Blankenship, Joanne Stuart, and Charlotte Braun COMMITTEE ON AGING who represent the Committee on Aging, presented copies of the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence to the City. ITEM 1 After a slide presentation given by Gormley/Takei, the consultants UNFINISHED BUSINESS who developed the City logo, the Council discussed the possibility CITY LOGO of the addition of another color in the logo. It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to adopt the logo as presented with the change in the brown color to a red color of the Mayor Pro -Tem Is choice. Following discussion by the Council on the colors of the logo, the previous motion was withdrawn. It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to adopt the logo as presented. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 2 The City Manager stated that this item was presented to Council at UNFINISHED BUSINESS the meeting of August 25th. The resolution has been revised based USE OF PUBLIC LANDS upon input from citizens. AND FACILITIES RESOLUTION 88-118 After discussion of several proposed changes to the resolution, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to approve Resolution No. 88-118 with an amendment made on page 3, D. "the authorizing authority shall" in place of City Manager or City Council will.... On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon Noes: Heidt Resolution No. 88-118 adopted. City Council Minutes October 13, 1988 Page 2 ITEM 3 The City Manager stated that this resolution is being presented to UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council supporting the Castaic Lake Water Agency in the adoption of WATER CONSERVATION a voluntary water conservation program outlined in their Resolution RESOLUTION 88-129 No. 667. ITEM 5 The Community Development Director introduced this item to Council UNFINISHED BUSINESS stating that this is a matter that has been before the Council JURISDICTION TO and the issue is whether the Council should grant jurisdiction to ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY acquire right-of-way for the satisfactions of street improvement FOR DOCKWEILER DRIVE requirements previously established with approval of Tract 32365. RESOLUTION 88-91 Those addressing Council on this item were: Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country; Gil Archuletta, 355 S. Grand Ave., Ste. 3788, Los Angeles, 90071. Following discussion from the Council regarding the acquisition of right-of-way and whether or not the Council should vote for the right-of-way, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 88-91. On roll call vote: Ayes:.- Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Abstain: Heidt Resolution No. 88-91 adopted. Councilwoman Heidt took her seat on the Council. ITEM 6 Councilman Koontz reported that on October 4th, a meeting was held UNFINISHED BUSINESS with a committee that was formed of all affected parties within the ALIGNMENT OF RIO vicinity of Newhall/Placerita Canyon. Councilman Koontz went on to s-- VISTA ROAD say that the committee was anxious to proceed with an engineering feasibility and cost study of basic alternatives for the alignment of the future Rio Vista Road. The estimated cost of the study would be $25,000 and would take approximately five months to perform. It was moved by Heidt, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 88-129. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution No. 88-129 adopted. ITEM 4 The City Attorney explained that the City did receive a draft UNFINISHED BUSINESS response from the Fair Political Practices Commission and does DOCKWEILER DRIVE- provide certain guidelines which can be taken into consideration CONFLICT OF INTEREST by the parties who are affected by this opinion. The City Attorney stated that based on the information submitted by the Mayor, there seems to be no conflict of interest, but that Councilwoman Heidt should not participate in the matter until certain issues have been resolved and that additional information regarding Councilwoman Heidt should be submitted to the FPPC. Councilwoman Heidt excused herself from this portion of the meeting due to a conflict of interest pertaining to item 5. ITEM 5 The Community Development Director introduced this item to Council UNFINISHED BUSINESS stating that this is a matter that has been before the Council JURISDICTION TO and the issue is whether the Council should grant jurisdiction to ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY acquire right-of-way for the satisfactions of street improvement FOR DOCKWEILER DRIVE requirements previously established with approval of Tract 32365. RESOLUTION 88-91 Those addressing Council on this item were: Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country; Gil Archuletta, 355 S. Grand Ave., Ste. 3788, Los Angeles, 90071. Following discussion from the Council regarding the acquisition of right-of-way and whether or not the Council should vote for the right-of-way, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 88-91. On roll call vote: Ayes:.- Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Abstain: Heidt Resolution No. 88-91 adopted. Councilwoman Heidt took her seat on the Council. ITEM 6 Councilman Koontz reported that on October 4th, a meeting was held UNFINISHED BUSINESS with a committee that was formed of all affected parties within the ALIGNMENT OF RIO vicinity of Newhall/Placerita Canyon. Councilman Koontz went on to s-- VISTA ROAD say that the committee was anxious to proceed with an engineering feasibility and cost study of basic alternatives for the alignment of the future Rio Vista Road. The estimated cost of the study would be $25,000 and would take approximately five months to perform. City Council Minutes October 13, 1988 Page 3 ITEM 6 (contd) Those addressing the Council on this item were: Connie Worden, P.O.Box 233, Newhall; Stephen Schafhausen, 21911 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall; Laurene Weste, P.O.Box 921, Newhall; David Johnson, 22505 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita; Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall; Lou Muto, 4722 La Presa Ave., Rosemead; Dan Palmer, 11740 San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 208, Los Angeles. Following discussion regarding the alternate routes for the north/south traffic, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to endorse the preparation of an engineering feasibility and cost study so as to provide a practical basis for the selection of a preferred alignment for the future Rio Vista Road in the vicinity of Newhall/Placerita Canyon and to authorize the study up to a maximum of $25,000 and the staff is to acquire as much of those funds from the developers that have committed themselves to assist. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 7 The Community Development Director explained to Council that MAPLE STREET VACATION several months ago the Council conducted hearings and ordered the vacation of a portion of Maple Street in order to accomodate the installation of a road barrier. He went on to explain that due to the many competing assignments that the County is conducting on behalf of the City as well as other client cities, this matter has not been completed and the County has conveyed to the City several options to an outright vacation of public right-of-way. The City Attorney stated that in order to consider alternatives to the vacation, Council would have to conduct a further public hearing and that the homeowners in favor of this vacation, are strongly urging the Council to move ahead with adoption of a resolution but that we do not have a legal description which has been approved by the Engineering staff of the City. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Marvin Claitman, 24124 Mentry Dr., Newhall; Michael Granen, 24042 Briardale Way, Newhall; Michael McSkane, 23806 Daisetta Dr., Newhall. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to refer this item back to staff and authorize staff to publish a notice of public hearing to be held November 10th. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: Darcy Motion carried. A recommendation was made to staff to send a directive to County that the barrier on Maple Street remain intact. RECESS At 9:55 p.m., the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 10:07 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. City Council Minutes October 13, 1988 Page 4 ITEM 9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION 88-133 ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR PERS - ORDINANCE NO. 88-42 ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR TRAFFIC CONTROLS DEL MONTE DR. & EL PASEO DRIVE ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR DEMAND REGISTER #19 RESOLUTION 88-132 ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR EMERGENCY TREE ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR ROAD IMPROVEMENT DAICHI ENTERPRISES Councilwoman Heidt introduced this item to Council. It was moved by Heidt, second by Boyer to adopt Resolution No.88-133. The Council discussed changing Section 4 to reduce the number of days to advertise from "a minimum of five days" to " up to 3 days." After discussion on Section 3 as to the number of applicants and whether or not the Council should interview all applicants, the previous motion was amended to add three alternates and to interview 30 applicants for a total of 21 Viers and 3 alternates, applicants to be screened for the City Council. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution No. 88-133 adopted. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer, to approve the consent calendar items with direction to staff to prepare appropriate resolution or ordinance on Item #11 and that transportation from Santa Fe Springs is not included in any approval related to Item #13 without further consent of the Council. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Consent calendar approved. ITEM 15 The Asst. City Manager reported that the new City Hall project NEW BUSINESS is moving along quite well and stated that they are now in the AUDIO & VISUAL process of obtaining the audio equipment for Council Chambers EQUIPMENT FOR and explained the system to the Council. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Staff recommends Council appropriates $45,000 for this project which include all audio visual equipment except the video cassette equipment. Those addressing the Council on this item were: ism Calhoun, Continental Sound and Acoustics; Alan Belalovik, Saunders Development; Larry Bloomfield, P.O. Box 1220, Santa Ciarita; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country. City Council Minutes October 13, 1988 Page 5 ITEM 15 (contd) It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer, to authorize $65,000 for the audio visual equipment including the video cassette equipment for the Council Chambers. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon Noes: Heidt Motion carried. ITEM 16 Mayor McKeon has requested we discuss an Economic Development NEW BUSINESS policy in the event we have an opportunity to work with a ECONOMIC potential developer in encouraging them to locate here in the DEVELOPMENT City of Santa Clarita. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Lou Garasi, 26737 Gwenalda Lane, Canyon Country. The Council directed staff to establish a policy in the area of Economic Development and to bring back to Council in 30 days. ITEM 18 It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to recommend re-election NEW BUSINESS of Jacki Bacharach and to draft a letter to her requesting support TRANSPORTATION of the idea of a representative supporting the North Valley area. COMMISSION This motion was withdrawn and deferred to the Council meeting of r'^ October 27th so that Council may have a chance to talk with Jacki Bacharach before voting. ITEM 19 Councilwoman Darcy requested funds for disaster planning NEW BUSINESS conferences. Those addressing the Council on this item were: DISASTER PLANNING David Doughman, 29016 Lotusgarden Dr., Canyon Country. It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to approve $3000 for the purpose of setting up a fund for the training and attendance to conferences. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 20 The City Manager introduced this item to the Council and stated NEW BUSINESS that monies have been appropriated through the Transportation ARTICLE 3 Development Act - Article 3 Bikeway Funding. The money available BIKEWAY FUNDING to the City for fiscal 87-88 is $14,000 and for fiscal 88-89 is RESOLUTION 88-134 $27,000. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to adopt Resolution 88-134 which authorizes the collection of said monies. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution No. -88-134 adopted. City Council Minutes October 13, 1988 Page 6 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following persons addressed the Council: Lawrence Bloomfield, (AUDIENCE) 20702 Dot St., Saugus - concerned about vacation on Soledad and Ruether - Community Development Director to prepare report to Council; Jonathan Kapp, 25303 Via Brasa, Valencia - presented a COPY of the Constitution to Council; Larry Bloomfield, P.O. Box 1220, Santa Clarita - introduced KBET's news director; Robert Silverstein, 19345 Ave of the Oaks, Newhall - asked for support of the City to come up with an alternate route for the gas line which is to be put through Friendly Valley; Tom Harincar, (no # given) Rotunda Rd., Valencia - regarding a Commission for accountability of the Sheriff Dept.; A. F. Christensen, 25690 Yucca Valley Rd., Valencia - conduct of Sheriff; Linda Calvert, 27515 Glasser St., Santa Clarita - concerned about Flair Property Mobile Home Park; Jon Martino, 20101 Lakemore Dr., Canyon Country - concerned about Santa Clara River Dike Modification Project; Veronica Hinojosa, 25163 Everett Dr., Newhall - conduct of Sheriff; John Steffen, 22714 Espuella, Saugus - conduct of Sheriff; Ronald Rice, 19610 W. Bruces P1, Canyon Country - conduct of Sheriff; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country - conduct of Sheriff; Mike McSkane, 23806 Daisetta Dr., Newhall - concerned about portable billboards on weekends; Marryon Philips, 24968 Newhall, Newhall - Sheriff Dept. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Boyer requested from the Community Development Director, (COUNCIL) a status report on the Timberlane annexation and to put together an annexation proposal for the residental area on the west side of I-5 for a future agenda. Councilman Boyer also asked Mr. Kollar to look into a portable stall on San Fernando Rd. and 3rd St. which says "Thank you. Be back September, 1989." CLOSED SESSION At 12:00 midnight, the Council recessed to closed session for the purpose of considering potential litigation, Tenneco Corp. vs City of Santa Clarita, et al. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting was adjourned to October 27, 1988, 7:30 p.m., Arroyo Seco Jr. High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, City of Santa Clarita. Howard "Buck" McKeon Mayor ATTEST: