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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-27 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ,.. October 27, 1988 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor McKeon at 7:30 p.m., at Arroyo Seco Jr. High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, City of Santa Clarita. FLAG SALUTE Gunnery Sgt. Mark King and Sgt. Jesse Proctor, from Newhall Marine Corps Recruitment Office, posted the colors while the City Manager led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 Koontz, second by Heidt to approve the agenda with the removal of items #8, 9, 11 & 14 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 June 23, 1988 June 23, 1988 and October 13, 1988, as amended. October 13, 1988 PROCLAMATIONS Mayor McKeon presented proclamations to Gunnery Sgt. Mark King +— MARINE.CORPS and Sgt. Jesse Proctor, recognizing November 10th as the 213th RECOGNITION WEEK anniversary of the Marine Corps; Marilyn Frank, Optimist Club, HUGH O'BRIAN YOUTH recognizing November 6-12 as Youth Appreciation Week; Sharon FOUNDATION Johnson, Sterling Canyon Inn, recognizing October 30th as grand STERLING CANYON INN opening day;and Buckle Up for Life Challenge and Hugh O'Brian BUCKLE UP FOR LIFE Youth Foundation, which will be mailed to the recipients. YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK PRESENTATION Mayor McKeon presented the Colt Baseball Team with certificates COLT BASEBALL TEAM and a plaque for outstanding achievements in winning the 1988 Junior Olympic Super World Series and World Series. ITEM 1 The Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Clerk reported PUBLIC HEARING that this item was published in the local newspaper of general ZONING CASE #87-570 circulation and posted in three public places in accordance with ORDINANCE NO.88-44 the law, therefore, the hearing was in order. The Community Development Director reported that on August 16th, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and Oak Tree Permit on a proposal to construct a 65 -unit senior citizens' housing complex on Market St. and Newhall Avenue and indicated their intent to recommend a zone change to the Council. Those speaking in favor of this item were: Laurene Weste, P.O. Box 921, Newhall; Mike Shuman, 22555 Decoro Dr., Saugus; Paul Boog, 25240 Avenida Rondel, Valencia. The following person addressed the Council with a neutral opinion: Alan Vogel, 22917 Market St., Newhall. City Council Minutes October 27, 1988 �— Page 2 ITEM 1 (contd) The Mayor closed the public hearing. After discussion by the Council regarding parking, traffic on Newhall Ave., and the possibility of a crosswalk on Newhall Ave., the City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 88-44. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to waive further reading and advance Ordinance No. 88-44 to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Ordinance No. 88-44 passed to second reading. ITEM 2 The Mayor explained that on December 1st the City Selection UNFINISHED BUSINESS Committee will elect two delegates and alternates to the Los LACTC Angeles County Transportation Commission. Following discussion on two delegates, it was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to direct staff to send a letter to Jacki Bacharach and Hal Croyts supporting their candidacy. ITEM 3 The City Manager stated that this item has been pending for some UNFINISHED BUSINESS time and the action is to proceed with an assessment district to VIA DONA CHRISTA complete the project of the installation of a cul-de-sac closure RESOLUTION 88-146 on Via Dona Christa. The total amount of the special assessment RESOLUTION 88-147 district would be $24,750. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 88-146, the Resolution of Intention. It was then moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to adopt Resolution No. 88-147 setting December 8th as a public hearing date to hear objections to the proposed improvement. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution Nos. 88-146 and 88-147 adopted. ITEM 4 The City Manager explained that this item is on the agenda since UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council had directed the Tenants Association and representatives DESERT GARDENS from Towne Square to meet to resolve their issues and asked that MOBILEHOME PARK they report back to Council on their progress. Mark Forbes, 2623 Hollister Terrace, Glendale, reported that as of this date, they have re -located 12 to 15 people and have agreed to re -locate the remaining tenants and are making very good progress. He stated that as of this date, the tenant and the park owners have not come to a full agreement in regards to the contents of the impact report and that none of the tenants have requested a public hearing on this issue. He stated he would like to report back to Council in two months. !-� ITEM 8 This item has been pulled from the consent calendar for CONSENT CALENDAR discussion of the Resolution which grants consent and jurisdiction CONSENT & JURISDICTION to the County of Los Angeles for inclusion of its entirety of the SEWER BENEFITED AREA City within a County Sewer Maintenance District, in which case, RESOLUTION NO. 88-142 all such matters will no longer come to Council for approval. City Council Minutes October 27,1988 Page 3 ITEM 8 (contd) The City Attorney suggested modifications to Resolution No. 88-142 in Section 2, remove "all of said City Territory", replace with "that City territory designated in Exhibit A"; remove Section 3 in its entirety; remove from title "the entirety of the City", replace with "a portion of the City." ITEM 9 This item involves approval of a contract with Willdan Associates CONSENT CALENDAR for the provision of a City Engineer and related services. Bill WILLDAN CONTRACT Stookey from Willdan answered questions from the Council regarding matters such as the schedule of hourly rates, permit percentage fees, termination, and other related subjects. ITEM 11 Following discussion as to whether or not there should be an CONSENT CALENDAR official Christmas tree in the Canyon Center, the following person OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS addressed the Council: Michael Lebecki, 16861 Ventura Blvd., Ste. TREE Encino, Ca., Marketing Manager of the Center. ITEM 14 The City Manager explained to the Council that this item is on the CONSENT CALENDAR agenda as an information item to Council and he explained the fees FEE SCHEDULE would be for xeroxing, annual financial reports, etc. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to approve the consent ITEM 6 calendar with amendments, except for item 11 which was denied. r-- STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS On roll call vote: ITEM 7 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon ANNEXATION TO CITY Noes: None LIGHTING MAINTENANCE Consent Calendar approved. RESOLUTION 88-136 THROUGH 88-141 ITEM 10 MANUAL FOR COMMISSIONERS AND CITIZEN COMMITTEES ITEM 12 REQUEST FOR JURISDICTION RESOLUTION 88-144 ITEM 13 DEFERRED COMPENSATION RESOLUTION 88-142 ITEM 15 DEMAND REGISTER RESOLUTION 88-145 RECESS At 9:03 p.m., the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 9:17 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. City Council Minutes October 27, 1988 -- Page 4 ITEM 21 The Mayor stated that Council received a letter from Senator Davis NEW BUSINESS stating he had gone to CalTrans to propose a much needed project WIDENING OF HIGHWAY 14 to widen Highway 14. The project will be constructed in two phases and will add an additional lane of traffic in each direction between Lost Canyon and Sand Canyon Road. The total cost of both phases is estimated to be $500,000 of which CalTrans will be starting construction after the first of the year on the northbound side. Following discussion regarding the appropriation of monies from the local governments, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to approve the appropriation of up to $62,500 to improve Highway 14 and to direct staff to write a letter to Lancaster, Palmdale, and the Supervisor indicating our intentions. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 22 Councilman Boyer requested this item be on the agenda for NEW BUSINESS discussion regarding the possibility of moving the April, 1990 CONSOLIDATION OF election up to November, 1989. Councilman Boyer felt that an MUNICIPAL ELECTION April election could be very costly to the City and would WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT generate a lower voter turn -out. A November election would ELECTIONS coincide with the school district elections and there would be a better voter turn -out. It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to direct staff to return to Council the information regarding the cost of moving the elections from April, 1990 to November, 1989, as soon as it becomes available. After discussion on re -organizing, the Council decided to have a re -organization meeting on December 8th. ITEM 23 The City Manager explained that this item has been before the NEW BUSINESS County for some time and was brought to the attention of the PARCEL NO.17085 City from the property owner at the corner of Sand Canyon Rd. SAND CANYON RD. & and Condor Ridge Drive. CONDOR RIDGE The City Manager stated that after reviewing this case, it appears that what is needed is a left turn lane for traffic entering Condor Ridge Rd. which would require the widening of the existing pavement and would cost $25,466. The City Attorney suggested the following language: "because the City does not currently own sufficient right-of-way for the r- improvement, developer shall construct the additional pavement to provide a striped left turn lane at entrance street intersection on demand of City. To secure performance of this obligation developer shall deposit with the City an irrevocable letter of credit for $25,466 which may be redeemed by the City if the developer fails to commence construction of the improvement within 30 days after City's demand. Said letter of credit shall be held for no longer than a period of 5 years from date of recordation." City Council Minutes October 27,1988 r-- Page 5 ITEM 23 (contd) It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve the Tract Map No. 17085 with condition #6 in accordance with the above modification, subject to the developer consenting to this modification and to report back to Council on the outcome. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATION The following persons addressed the Council: John Steffen, 22714 (AUDIENCE) Espuella, Saugus - regarding the Sheriff's complaint form and felt the complaint form should be kept with the City Manager; Linda Calvert, 27515 Glassen, Canyon Country - regarding Flair Mobilehome Park and felt a meeting should be held with the developers and the neighbors. ORAL COMMUNICATION The City Manager announced employees would be moving to the new (STAFF) City Hall on November 4th. The Study Session agenda for the November 2nd meeting will be posted October 28th, which is a joint meeting with the Planning Commission at which time the General Plan will be discussed. n December 7th Study Session will be devoted to the amended budget. The Sheriff's Department is having .a station meeting on November 17th at 7:30 a.m. On November 14th and 15th there is a team building session for Council. ORAL COMMUNICATION Councilman Koontz requested that the Parks & Recreation Ordinance (COUNCIL) and the Planning Commission Ordinance be amended to coincide with the Manual for Commissioners in regards to their term of office and asked that the amended ordinances be presented to Council on November 10th. It was suggested by Councilwoman Heidt to make the ordinances effective with the Manual which would be three months after re -organization. Councilwoman Heidt commented on wholesale peddlers selling to retailers and felt the business license ordinance should be modified to require every door-to-door peddler to have a business license. The City Attorney was directed by Council to present an ordinance, at a future meeting, pertaining to door-to-door peddlers. Councilman Boyer commented on the allegations made on the Sheriff's r— Department, teachers, etc. and felt the unsigned letters to the editors on the Sheriff's Dept. should stop and suggested anyone who had a complaint was welcome to write a letter to him. Councilwoman Darcy commented on the curfew law and that the County will be bringing in a new motion on this item. She also announced a meeting being held on November 3rd in Val Verde to explain to the residents how to protect their property after the most recent fire; ie, erosion, etc. City Council Minutes October 27, 1988 Page 6 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilwoman Darcy reported that the Valencia Library will be (COUNCIL) (contd) closed on November 3rd, due to repair. She also stated that a request from the Transportation Committee was sent requesting that the City look into a possible ordinance to change the Vehicle Code 22500, illegal parking in intersections except adjacent to curbs, and asked that this be looked into by the City staff. The Mayor commented on a meeting to be held with the City Manager, the Captain of the Sheriff Dept, and himself to clear the air of some of the complaints of the Sheriff Dept. The Mayor suggested the Sheriff cars be painted a different color with the logo and a possibility of a new uniform for the deputies. Councilman Koontz stated he received a phone call regarding an incident that took place and he heard very good comments in regards to the Sheriff's Dept. in their arrival to break up a party. The Mayor commented on a letter he received from the Principal of Saugus High School who commended the officer that is assigned to his school, in that it has been a good influence to the students. The Mayor attended a meeting with DAPEC representatives regarding the formation of other committees and that they would be in conflict with them. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m. to November 2nd in the Multi-purpose room of Arroyo Seco Jr. High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, Santa Clarita, for a study session. e^ .� Howard "Buck" McKeon Mayor