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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-12-22 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)FLAG SALUTE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA December 22, 1988 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McKeon at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, City of Santa Clarita. 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; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca. COUNCIL The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor. It was moved by RE -ORGANIZATION Boyer, second by Darcy to nominate Councilwoman Heidt as Mayor. With no objections, it was so ordered. The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor Pro -Tem. It was moved by Koontz, second by Heidt to nominate Councilwoman Darcy as Mayor Pro -Tem. With no objections, it was so ordered. Presentations were made to former Mayor McKeon from Juanita Heinly, representing Supervisor Antonovich; the City Manager, George Caravalho; and Mayor Heidt. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to approve the agenda with the removal of item #16; move item #28 to #1; and item #5 to be put on the consent calendar. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz, to approve the minutes DECEMBER 8, 1988 as corrected. With no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATIONS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING WEEK ITEM 28 APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECESS Mayor Heidt read a proclamation for Dr. Martin Luther King Week to be recognized the week of January 8 - 18, 1989. The Council interviewed 54 candidates for the General Plan Advisory Committee and have appointed twenty-four (24) candidates of whom were named at this meeting. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to amend Resolution No. 88-133 to read twenty-four voting members instead of twenty-one voting members with three alternates. With no objections, it was so ordered. Mayor Heidt introduced the twenty-four candidates to the Council. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to appoint the twenty-four names as listed. With no objections, it was so ordered. At 8:05 p.m., Mayor Heidt called a recess. City Council Minutes �-- December 22, 1988 Page 2 RECONVENE At 8:19 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. ITEM 1 The City Manager explained that this item is on the agenda to BRIDGE & MAJOR authorize the establishment of the Bouquet Canyon & Route 126 THOROUGHFARE Districts. Resolution No. 88-158 involves authorization by the DISTRICTS Council that portion of the district that lies within the RESOLUTION 88-158 incorporated limits of the City and sets a public hearing date of January 24, 1989. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 88-158 with recommended modifications. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 88-158 adopted. ITEM 2 The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 88-49, for its UNFINISHED BUSINESS second reading. This Ordinance declares prima/facia speed TRAFFIC MATTERS limits and stop intersections in the areas of McBean Parkway/ DEL MONTE/MC BEAN Del Monte Drive in the City of Santa Clarita. ORDINANCE NO.88-49 It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 88-49. On roll call vote: ^ Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 88-49 adopted. ITEM 3 The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 88-50, for its UNFINISHED BUSINESS second reading. This Ordinance declares prima/facia speed TRAFFIC MATTERS limits and stop intersections in the Valencia Industrial Center VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL City of Santa Clarita. CENTER ORDINANCE NO.88-50 It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 88-50. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 88-50 adopted. ITEM 4 The City Manager explained to Council that this budget was presented UNFINISHED BUSINESS to City Council at a Study Session and is now ready for adoption ADOPTION OF AMENDED of the Council. 1988-89 BUDGET RESOLUTION 88-163 It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 88-163. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 88-163 adopted. City Council Minutes December 22, 1988 Page 3 ITEM 6 The City Manager stated that at the Council meeting of December 8th, UNFINISHED BUSINESS traffic congestion "quick fix" items were discussed and at this time QUICK FIX TRAFFIC more recommendations will be made. CONGESTIONS Traffic Engineer, Ed Cline, made recommendations on Soledad Canyon Rd. and Camp Plenty Road; Bouquet Canyon Rd. at Seco Canyon Road; Soledad Canyon Rd. and Whites Canyon Rd.; Sierra Highway at Soledad Canyon Rd.;and Sierra Highway between Via Princessa and Soledad Canyon Rd. Following discussion regarding the recommendations, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the recommendations and appropriate the monies needed. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 7 The City Manager reported that this item is in response to the UNFINISHED BUSINESS request made by the Traffic Safety Committee for support and to TRAFFIC SAFETY appoint Mr. Robert Lathrop as the City's liaison person. AWARENESS COMMITTEE It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to recommend Mr. Lathrop as the City's liaison person to the committee. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 8 The Finance Director explained to Council that the sublease agreement UNFINISHED BUSINESS is between the City of Santa Clarita and Willdan Associates and SUBLEASE & RENTAL stipulates that Willdan pays direct costs of any rental incurred by AGREEMENT the City for furnishings or other direct costs. Willdan will pay $1.20 triple net per square foot for rental of City Hall which includes utilities, insurance, security, etc. Following discussion regarding the lease agreement, it was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to approve the sublease and rental agreement with Willdan Assoc. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 The Assistant City Manager made a presentation regarding the status UNFINISHED BUSINESS of Canyon Country Park and stated he would do this on a regular CANYON COUNTRY PARK basis. Mr. Pulskamp reported to Council that the final plans for the Park should be ready by January 16,1989; Council approval to advertise for bids on January 24; bids due on February 14; award bid on February 28 on a 6 month and an 8 month bid. Those addressing the Council on this issue were: Jill Klajic, 28040 Langside, Canyon Country; John Winicke, Landscape Architect for Willdan Assoc.; Mike Lyons, Chairman, Parks and Recreation Commission. City Council Minutes December 22, 1988 Page 4 ITEM 10 The Asst. City Manager explained to the Council that we have received FIRE STUDY - from Hughes-Heiss & Assoc. the first phase of the fire services PRELIMINARY REPORT feasibility study which indicates that establishing our own Fire Department may be much more cost effective than remaining with the Consolidated Fire District. It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to accept and adopt the feasibility report and direct staff to implement recommendations made on pages 4 and 5 of the report. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring Ave., Newhall. Following discussion regarding contracting City Attorney stated he would provide outlining the procedure involved with the vote: Ayes: Boyer, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Abstain: Darcy Motion carried. for fire services, the a detailed memorandum withdrawal. On roll call ,.. ITEM 11 The City Manager explained that this item is on agenda to discuss UNFINISHED BUSINESS and provide a progress report pertaining to discussions with the ACQUISITION OF City of Los Angeles and the Castaic Water Agency regarding the SAUGUS acquisition of the Saugus Rehabilitation Site. REHABILITATION SITE Mr. Bob Sagehorn from the Castaic Water Agency addressed the Council by explaining that the Agency has begun the activities to sell Certificates of Participation for the purchase of 83 acres at the site and further gave a report on the progress of their action. ITEM 5 It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the Consent CONSENT CALENDAR Calendar. On roll call vote: MAYOR'S ROTATION Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt POLICY Noes: None ITEM 12 Consent calendar approved LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ITEM 13 RESOLUTION 88-164 DEMAND REGISTER ITEM 14 AMEND SALARY SCHEDULE RESOLUTION 88-165 ITEM 15 ESTABLISH LOCATION OF COUNCIL MEETINGS RESOLUTION 88-167 RECESS At 9:42 p.m. the Mayor called a recess. City Council Minutes December 22, 1988 Page 5 RECONVENE At 9:49 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting. ITEM 17 The City Manager explained that a letter was received from the NEW BUSINESS Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce requesting the use of the SANTA CLARITA City's name in conjunction of a 5K,10K, and one-half marathon RUNNING EVENT race to be held on November 19, 1989 and is the first annual event of the City. The Chamber will be organizing, sponsoring, obtaining insurance and assuming all liability for the event. It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to approve the request with the following recommendations: they agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City, have at least $1 million of insurance and the City be named as additional insured. Following discussion regarding the disbursement of the funds and which portion of the net profits would be used, it was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to continue this item to a future agenda pending a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss co-sponsorship with the City. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 18 Councilwoman Darcy introduced this item to Council stating that in NEW BUSINESS 1986 the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion CONVERSION OF advocating use of federal facilities as prisons to relieve the serious s-, MILITARY BASES overcrowding of state inmates in California. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to support the conversion of the unneeded military bases and to direct staff to send a letter signed by Council members requesting the federal government to make these facilities available to the State and counties of California. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 19 The City Manager reported to Council that this item is on the agenda NEW BUSINESS to establish, by resolution, the City of Santa Clarita's annual PROPOSITION 4 Proposition 4 Gann appropriation limits for the fiscal years 1987-88 GANN APPROPRIATION and 1988-89. LIMIT RESOLUTION 88-157 It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution Nos. RESOLUTION 88-166 88-157 and 88-166. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution Nos. 88-157 and 88-166 approved. City Council Minutes r^ December 22, 1988 Page 6 ITEM 20 The Finance Director introduced this item to Council and reported NEW BUSINESS that the City is currently in the process of researching computer COMPUTER SYSTEM systems and is recommending Wang for the approval of Council. Following discussion regarding the computer system, it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve the purchase of Wang/Nissi computer system and authorize the City Manager and Finance Director to negotiate the contract and agreements. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 21 The City Manager introduced this item to Council and explained that NEW BUSINESS this Ordinance is on the agenda for first reading and pertains to the PERSONNEL RULES personnel rules. ORDINANCE NO.88-52 The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 88-52. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to waive further reading and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 88-52 passed to second reading. ITEM 22 The City Manager stated that at the request of the Council, Peat, NEW BUSINESS Marwick and Co. reviewed billings received from the County of Los COUNTY BILLS Angeles for municipal services rendered by the County on behalf of the City and it is recommended we accept the reports. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to accept the -report from Peat, Marwick and Co. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 23 The City Manager reported that the City's liability insurance expired NEW BUSINESS December 15th and affirmation is needed from the Council to renew PUBLIC LIABILITY the City's public liability insurance program. INSURANCE It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to affirm authorization binding public liability insurance. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 24 The City Manager introduced the agenda cover sheet to Council which NEW BUSINESS will be available for the public at each Council meeting and explains AGENDA COVER SHEET the role of the City Government. It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to approve the cover sheet to include under "closed session" land acquisitions. With no objections, it was so ordered. City Council Minutes December 22, 1988 Page 7 ITEM 25 The City Attorney introduced this item to Council explaining that NEW BUSINESS Ordinance No. 88-51 amends the Municipal Code regarding the time of TIME OF REGULAR the regular Council meetings from the 2nd and 4th Thursdays to the COUNCIL MEETINGS 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. ORDINANCE NO. 88-51 The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 88-51 as an urgency ordinance, based upon facts recited in the ordinance. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adopt Ordinance No. 88-51 as an urgency ordinance as well as passing Ordinance No. 88-51 to a second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 88-51 passed as an urgency ordinance and passed to second reading. ITEM 26 The City Manager stated that a letter appeared in the Western NEW BUSINESS Cities Magazine dealing with the issue of managing growth and that the MANAGING GROWTH League of California Cities has identified this subject as their primary concern for 1989. Following discussion regarding the alternatives suggested, it was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to contact the League of California Cities and request that a representative from the City Council be appointed to the committee being formed to deal with this issue who will be Councilwoman Darcy and Councilman Koontz as an alternate.. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 27 The City Manager reported that this item is on the agenda at the NEW BUSINESS request of the Council to discuss organization and scheduling of LEGISLATIVE ACTION legislative action for the purpose of meeting with State legislators on transportion, school funding and other issues. Following discussion regarding when to meet with the legislators and how to approach this issue, Council appointed Councilmen McKeon and Boyer to work with the school districts and staff. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to direct staff to make arrangements for a meeting with the legislators on January 18th and to develop a strategy for the meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 29 The City Manager explained that in response to a number of local NEW BUSINESS government officials who have expressed interest in studying the ICMA CONSORTIUM future of local government, ICMA is forming a Future Visions Consortium and have asked for six most important trends that our community will be facing over the next twenty years. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to authorize the City Manager to submit the list and the Councilmembers submit their input to the City Manager no later than Tuesday, December 27th. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. City Council Minutes December 22, 1988 Page 8 PUBLIC STATEMENT The following person addressed the Council: Bob Lathrop, AUDIENCE 25105 Highspring, Newhall - regarding meetings of Castaic Lake Water Agency and campaign limitation analysis which appears in the minutes of December 8th as item #16. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to amend the minutes of December 8th in reference to item #16. With no objections, it was so ordered. PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilwoman Darcy reported that the Air Quality Management District COUNCIL would like to make a presentation to explain the new Air Quality plan. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer that this item is a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to work with staff in drafting a letter to the AQMD. With no objections, it was so ordered. Councilman Boyer was concerned about zoning, traffic, etc. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to refer to the Planning Commission for its consideration the development of an ordinance which will attach a Planned Development Combining Zone to all multiple family residential and all commercial zones within the City. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, McKeon, Heidt Noes: Koontz Motion carried. CLOSED SESSION At 11:35p.m. the Council recessed to closed session for the purpose of pending litigation. The City Council meeting was adjourned to January 4, 1989, 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers for a Study Session. J ice H. Heidt or ATTEST: