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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-10 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA November 10, 1988 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McKeon at 7:34 p.m. at Arroyo Sem Jr. High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, Room 305, 306, City of Santa Clarita. FLAG SALUTE The City Manager led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 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 Darcy to approve the agenda with the removal of items #3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10 for discussion. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approved minutes of October 12, 1988 October 12, October 27 and November 2, 1988, as amended. October 27, 1988 With no objections, it was so ordered. November 2, 1988 PROCLAMATIONS A proclamation honoring the Dodgers for winning the World Series will HONOR THE DODGERS be held for presentation at a later date. ITEM 1 The Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Clerk reported that PUBLIC HEARING this item was published in the local newspaper of general circulation VACATION OF MAPLE and posted in three public places in accordance with the law, STREET -RESOLUTION therefore, the hearing was in order. NO. 88-149 The Community Development Director reported that since the May 26th hearing, new information came to staff indicating that the Council might reconsider the vacation. Mr. Kollar went on to explain that the best alternative for the Council is to require, prior to the recordation of a resolution of vacation, that the Homeowners Association execute an irrevocable offer to dedicate that portion of Maple St. to be vacated, which would then be recorded through a resolution with a public hearing. Those speaking in favor of this item were: Michael Granen, 24042 Briardale Way, Newhall; Marvin Claitman, 24124 Mentry Dr., Newhall. There being no opposing comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. After discussion by the Council regarding the irrevocable offer to dedicate, it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adopt Resolution No. 88-149 with the following addition in Section 2: "said irrevocable offer to dedicate shall only be accepted after a public hearing held by the City Council." On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Resolution No. 88-149 adopted. City Council Minutes November 10, 1988 Page 2 ITEM 2 The City Manager explained that this report and recommendation deals UNFINISHED BUSINESS with the furnishings of the City Council Chambers and the area that FURNITURE FOR is designated as Building and Safety in the City Hall. The cost of COUNCIL CHAMBERS furnishings for Chambers and the Public Works furnishings would be approximately $235,000, which should be completed prior to mid-December. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve a budget transfer of $235,000 from the General Fund Balance to General Services/Furniture and Fixtures for furnishings in the Council Chambers and Public Works area. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 3 Councilwoman Heidt explained that this is the piece of property on CONSENT CALENDAR Sand Canyon where there was a steep incline on the driveway draining FLOOD CONTROL mud onto Sand Canyon. The developer, Mr. Kruse, explained to IMPROVEMENTS Councilwman Heidt that he had completed the flood control device as per the grading requirements and an inspector and someone from Planning from the County did not want to accept this until Councilwoman Heidt had approved this. When Councilwoman Heidt talked with the Planning person from County, he indicated that a flood control device had been installed, that it was done to specifications, but was not certain that it would work and that she did want the Council to know how this came about. ITEM 4 The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 88-44, which amends CONSENT CALENDAR the official zoning map, Case No. 87-570. It was moved by Koontz, ZONE CHANGE 87-570 second by Darcy to waive further reading of this ordinance and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. 88-44 With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 6 The City Manager explained that the report from the Traffic Advisor CONSENT CALENDAR was completed as a result of a request to analyze the traffic in TRAFFIC MATTERS the Valencia Industrial Center. The recommendation made on the report VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL was that the speed limit be based upon the survey at 45 mph. CENTER ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP 8405 ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP 12365 ITEM 10 �— CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION 88-152 DEMAND REGISTER ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR TRAFFIC MATTERS VIA JACARA, AVENIDA JOLITA These items were pulled from the Consent Calendar due to lack of information. Therefore, the Council continued items 7 and 8 to to November 22nd due to lack of information. Councilman Boyer was concerned with charges on the demand register, regarding professional services and wildland fire protection. r r City Council Minutes ep— November 10, 1988 Page 3 ITEM 9 =. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to approve the consent CONSENT CALENDAR calendar with the exception of items 7 and 8 which will be AUTHORIZE EXAMINATION continued to November 22nd. On roll call vote: OF SALES & USE TAX Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon RECORDS Noes: None RESOLUTION 88-148 Consent calendar approved. ITEM 11 The Asst. City Manager introduced this item to Council stating NEW BUSINESS that staff wrote a letter to South Coast Air Quality Management AIR QUALITY District asking they establish an additional air quality monitoring station in the Santa Clarita Valley and that they begin to monitor pollutants other than ozone. As a result of their response, staff contacted California Air Resources Board to check into the possibility of obtaining a mobile air quality monitoring station from them and were very supportive. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to direct staff to draft a letter for the Mayor's signature indicating the need for additional air quality information and requesting that the State place a mobile air quality monitoring station in the Santa Clarita Valley. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 12 The City Manager reported that the City received a letter from Henry NEW BUSINESS Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital with a request to utilize the ADVERTISING IN advertising space in the bus shelter located in front of the BUS SHELTERS hospital. The City Manager went on to explain that since this is the first request of this nature, Council should establish a policy regarding advertising in bus shelters. Following discussion on whether it should go to the Planning Commission, or if it should be directed to staff for recommendations, it was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to direct staff to bring back to Council, at a future meeting, recommendations for Council's input and to include a survey as to where the bus benches are, who owns them, what are being done with them, etc. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 13 The City Manager explained that during the last few months, this NEW BUSINESS item has been before the Council and that the Boys' and Girls' REQUEST OF BOYS' & Club has submitted a request that Council make a decision on the GIRLS' CLUB TO USE matter of utilizing Newhall Park for the purpose of establishing NEWHALL PARK a Boys' and Girls' Club facility at that site. Those in favor of this item were: Tom Veloz, 15857 Beaver Run Rd., Canyon Country; Ken Determan, 25409 Via Labrada, Valencia; Louis E. Brathwaite, 26773 Lugar De Oro Dr., Santa Clarita; Dale Donohoe, .- 25027 Peachland, #161, Newhall; Jorge Velasco, 25126 Newhall Ave., Newhall; Peter Warenski, 25504 Plaza Chiva, Valencia; Jim Ventress, 2117 So. Bronson, Los Angeles; Patricia Selheim, 25869 McBean Pkwy., Valencia. Those opposed to this item were: Mike Daney, 23428 Via Farallon, Valencia; Pat Daney, 23428 Via Farallon, Valencia; Marryon Philips, 24968 Newhall Ave., Newhall; Venita Ewing, 24962 Avenida Balita, Valencia. RECESS At 9:35 p.m., the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 9:48 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to reconsider agenda item #13, el regarding Boys' and Girls' Club, so that commissioners who were under the impression that they could not speak to the issue could address the Council. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt Noes: Koontz, McKeon Motion carried. This motion was then withdrawn due to lack of speakers. It was then moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to reinstate the original motion which was to direct staff to negotiate a lease with the Boys' and Girls' Club, to include representatives from the Friends of Newhall Park in the negotiations, and to waiver the technical requirement of the two week filing requirement in Resolution No. 88-118, Section C-9. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon Noes: Heidt Motion carried. ITEM 14 Asst. Fire Chief, Tom Eldridge, introduced Capt. Mike Branlie who NEW BUSINESS explained the "live fire" training program for the Santa Clarita fire LIVE FIRE TRAINING fighters. The Fire Department has been granted permission to use PROGRAM several old houses for the exercise which will be held December 6, 7, and 8, 1988. ... ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following persons addressed the Council: Susan Shoemaker, (AUDIENCE) 20930 W. Ben Ct., Saugus - concerned about the unsafe traffic on Bouquet Canyon; Rodger Phillips, 30040 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Saugus - regarding unsafe traffic on Bouquet Canyon Rd.; Frances Carlson, 28446 Brian Court, Saugus - concerned about the unsafe traffic situation on Bouquet Canyon Rd.; Fred Farner, 18160A Avenue of the Oaks, Newhall - regarding the gas line through Friendly Valley; Robert Silverstein, 19318 Flowers Ct., Newhall - concerned about the gas line through Friendly Valley. City Council Minutes "^ November 10, 1988 Page 4 ITEM 13 (contd) Following discussion by Council regarding the parking problems, the neighbors in the area of the park, an inventory of the programs and usage of the parks and alternative locations of the Club, it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to direct staff to negotiate a lease with the Boys' and Girls' Club, to include representatives from the Friends of Newhall Park in the negotiations, and to waiver the technical requirement of the two week filing requirement in Resolution No. 88-118, Section C-9. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Koontz, McKeon Abstain: Darcy Noes: Heidt Councilwoman Heidt voted noe because she believ several hundred people in this community signed a petition against this item and agrees with the community because they are the ones who will have the impact on them. Motion carried. RECESS At 9:35 p.m., the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 9:48 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to reconsider agenda item #13, el regarding Boys' and Girls' Club, so that commissioners who were under the impression that they could not speak to the issue could address the Council. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt Noes: Koontz, McKeon Motion carried. This motion was then withdrawn due to lack of speakers. It was then moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to reinstate the original motion which was to direct staff to negotiate a lease with the Boys' and Girls' Club, to include representatives from the Friends of Newhall Park in the negotiations, and to waiver the technical requirement of the two week filing requirement in Resolution No. 88-118, Section C-9. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon Noes: Heidt Motion carried. ITEM 14 Asst. Fire Chief, Tom Eldridge, introduced Capt. Mike Branlie who NEW BUSINESS explained the "live fire" training program for the Santa Clarita fire LIVE FIRE TRAINING fighters. The Fire Department has been granted permission to use PROGRAM several old houses for the exercise which will be held December 6, 7, and 8, 1988. ... ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The following persons addressed the Council: Susan Shoemaker, (AUDIENCE) 20930 W. Ben Ct., Saugus - concerned about the unsafe traffic on Bouquet Canyon; Rodger Phillips, 30040 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Saugus - regarding unsafe traffic on Bouquet Canyon Rd.; Frances Carlson, 28446 Brian Court, Saugus - concerned about the unsafe traffic situation on Bouquet Canyon Rd.; Fred Farner, 18160A Avenue of the Oaks, Newhall - regarding the gas line through Friendly Valley; Robert Silverstein, 19318 Flowers Ct., Newhall - concerned about the gas line through Friendly Valley. The following persons continued to address the Council: Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Canyon Country - concerned about the address curb painting and requested these people who paint the numbers have a business license; Bill Small, 25025 Vermont Dr., Newhall - regarding Fernando Faura hillside project; Seward Webb, 25005 Highspring Ave., Newhall - regarding Fernando Faura hillside project. The Cit Manager City g suggested a public hearing beset when both parties are available or continue to allow staff to work out an agreement with Mr. Faura. Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall - concerned about campaign contributions and a draft copy of proposed provisions for a local campaign disclosure and campaign contribution ordinance for the City of Santa Clarita.which will be researched by the City Attorney; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall - regarding campaign contributions; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country - regarding campaign contributions. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The City Manager reminded Council of the team building session on (STAFF) November 14 and 15 at the Canyon Villa, 27850 Solemint Rd.from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 22nd, 7:30 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilwoman Heidt requested the Council oral communications be (COUNCIL) discussed at the beginning of the meeting. This to be discussed at the team building session. Councilwoman Darcy announced that census workers are being requested, 4 to 6 hrs. a day, $5.50 hr. and paid training. Mayor McKeon requested the study session scheduled for December 7th be moved to December 6th at which time the budget will be discussed. The City Manager reported to Council that on November 9th a meeting was held with the County, City staff and the citizens of Santa Clarita, at Rio Vista Elementary School which dealt with the citizen concern of the flood channel as well as the Flare Mobilehome development and felt this meeting was very successful. Mayor McKeon reported that the City Manager, Councilwoman Heidt, and himself met with the Sheriff's Department and expressed some of the concerns of the Council. City Council Minutes November 10, 1988 Page 5 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (AUDIENCE)(contd) The Council discussed the matter of the gas line through Friendly Valley in regards to a permit issued by the City to the Southern California Gas Co. The permit is required because the Gas Co. will be building on public right-of-way where the Gas Co. has an easement. The City Attorney stated that a permit is not required when going through private property. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to take action on this item as a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the agenda and to seek a hearing and/or compliance with applicable laws for such complaints and to allow the City Attorney and the City Manager to address the matter. If there is a need to do so, this matter will be considered at the adjourned meeting of November 14th. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Noes: None Motion carried. The following persons continued to address the Council: Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Canyon Country - concerned about the address curb painting and requested these people who paint the numbers have a business license; Bill Small, 25025 Vermont Dr., Newhall - regarding Fernando Faura hillside project; Seward Webb, 25005 Highspring Ave., Newhall - regarding Fernando Faura hillside project. The Cit Manager City g suggested a public hearing beset when both parties are available or continue to allow staff to work out an agreement with Mr. Faura. Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall - concerned about campaign contributions and a draft copy of proposed provisions for a local campaign disclosure and campaign contribution ordinance for the City of Santa Clarita.which will be researched by the City Attorney; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall - regarding campaign contributions; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country - regarding campaign contributions. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The City Manager reminded Council of the team building session on (STAFF) November 14 and 15 at the Canyon Villa, 27850 Solemint Rd.from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 22nd, 7:30 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilwoman Heidt requested the Council oral communications be (COUNCIL) discussed at the beginning of the meeting. This to be discussed at the team building session. Councilwoman Darcy announced that census workers are being requested, 4 to 6 hrs. a day, $5.50 hr. and paid training. Mayor McKeon requested the study session scheduled for December 7th be moved to December 6th at which time the budget will be discussed. The City Manager reported to Council that on November 9th a meeting was held with the County, City staff and the citizens of Santa Clarita, at Rio Vista Elementary School which dealt with the citizen concern of the flood channel as well as the Flare Mobilehome development and felt this meeting was very successful. Mayor McKeon reported that the City Manager, Councilwoman Heidt, and himself met with the Sheriff's Department and expressed some of the concerns of the Council. City Council Minutes November 10, 1988 Page 6 ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor McKeon also reported he attended a DAPEC meeting and requested (COUNCIL)(contd) a staff person attend their meetings to give them staff support rather than forming another drug committee. ADJOURNMENT At 11:33 p.m. it was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to adjourn in commemoration of all American servicemen and women who died in action for their Country and salute the United States Marines for 213 years of exemplary service. The meeting is adjourned to November 14, 1988, Canyon Villas, 27850 Solemint Rd., 8:00 a.m. With no objections, it was so ordered. _!/ 4WJA�--- Mayor Mayor ATTEST: