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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-24 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL January 24, 1989 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 7:32 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, City of Santa Clarita. The Public Works Director 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; Public Works Director, John Medina; Deputy City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to add item #25, pertaining to a Bill on packaging, as a subsequent need item and the need to take action 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 McKeon, second by Koontz to approve the agenda with the removal of items 9, 10, 11 and 13 from the consent calendar for discussion. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to approve the minutes of January 10, 1989 January 10, 1989, as amended. With no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATION Mayor Heidt presented a proclamation to Josie Reyes from the Valencia YEAR OF THE Library for Year of the Reader. YOUNG READER ITEM 1 The Mayor opened the public hearing. This item was published in PUBLIC HEARING the local newspaper of general circulation and posted in three public BOUQUET CANYON RD. & places in accordance with the law, therefore, the hearing was in ROUTE 126 order. The Asst. City Manager reported this is the time to consider approving the report of the City Engineer regarding the road improvements to the proposed establishment of Bouquet Canyon and Route 126 Bridge and Thoroughfare Construction Fee Districts. Bill Stookey, Willdan & Associates gave a report on the Bridge & Thoroughfare Districts. There were no comments in favor or no opposing comments, therefore, Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes January 24, 1989 Page 2 After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to approve the report and proposed improvements subject to modifications and refer to staff for further proceedings. Modifications were: 1) that the legal descriptions are modified to include only that portion of the district ling within the boundaries of the City of Santa Clarita; 2) that the adoption of these reports does not constitute a commitment on the part of the City to provide City funds for this program; 3) that the City Council rather than the Director of Public Works shall determine if credits are granted for work done by the developers; 4) amounts paid for rights-of-way, less severance and damages, shall be added to the fee for the parcel from which they were obtained; and 5) this program does not authorize financing of fees by Mello -Roos without , separate Council consideration. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 2 The City Attorney explained that this item is on agenda for the UNFINISHED BUSINESS second reading of Ordinance No. 89-1 relating to the terms of PARKS & RECREATION appointments for the Parks & Recreation Commission. COMMISSION ORDINANCE NO. 89-1 It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to waive further reading of the Ordinance and adopt. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-1 adopted. ITEM 3 The City Attorney explained that this item is on agenda for the UNFINISHED BUSINESS second reading of Ordinance No. 89-2 relating to the terms of PLANNING COMMISSION appointments for the Planning Commission. ORDINANCE NO. 89-2 It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to waive further reading of the Ordinance and adopt. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-2 adopted. ITEM 4 The City Attorney stated that this item is on the agenda at the UNFINISHED BUSINESS request of the Council to state its intent regarding the point APPOINTMENTS OF THE in time from which the terms of first appointees to the Commission PLANNING & PARKS & shall run. RECREATION COMM. RESOLUTION No.89-12 Upon discussion of the Council regarding the terms of office for the appointees, it was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 89-12 with amendments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-12 adopted. r City Council Minutes January 24, 1989 Page 3 ITEM 5 The City Attorney stated this Ordinance is on agenda for the UNFINISHED BUSINESS second reading of Ordinance No. 89-3 which pertains to curb painting. CURB PAINTING ORDINANCE NO.89-3 It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 89-3. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-3 adopted. ITEM 6 The City Attorney explained that this is a procedural Ordinance UNFINISHED BUSINESS to eliminate an ordinance which has been superseded and proceeded REPEAL OF ORDINANCE to read the title of Ordinance No. 89-5. 88 -17 -PERSONNEL MGR. ORDINANCE NO.89-5 It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to waive further reading of this ordinance and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-5 passed to second reading. ITEM 7 The Traffic Engineer continued to explain the "quick fix" items UNFINISHED BUSINESS identified as problem areas. The Traffic Engineer made recommendations SOLUTIONS TO TRAFFIC for the following areas: Bouquet Canyon Rd from Haskell Canyon Rd. CONGESTION to Seco Canyon Rd.; Bouquet Canyon Rd. at Seco Canyon Rd.; Valencia Blvd., at Bouquet Canyon Rd.; and Valencia Boulevard Eastbound. It was recommended that an ordinance be prepared to establish a "No Stopping Anytime" zone for eastbound Valencia Blvd. from McBean Parkway. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Camille Oberg, 22505 Decoro Drive, Saugus. Following discussion regarding the traffic on Seco Canyon & Decoro Rd., it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to approve recommendations made by the Traffic Engineer. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. It was requested by Council to receive an update on all traffic recommendations made by the Traffic Engineer to date. ITEM 8 The City Attorney introduced this item to Council and stated that UNFINISHED BUSINESS this contract is a revised agreement negotiated with the County PARATRANSIT SERVICES Counsel's office. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the paratransit contract with a change on page 5, #9, add to last sentence "...the City of Santa Clarita in a joint cooperative effort." On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. City Council Minutes January 24, 1989 Page 4 ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CANYON COUNTRY PARK ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP 17085 ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR VIA DONA CHRISTA ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR CITY/STATE AGREEMENT HIGHWAY LIGHTING RESOLUTION 89-10 ITEM 13 DEMAND REGISTER #2 RESOLUTION 89-14 Following discussion on item #11, regarding Via Dona Christa bid closing, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to authorize modifications be made to the plan and design to reduce costs and authorize re -advertising of the assessment district. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to approve item #13 with the deletion of check #2314. With no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve the consent calendar as amended. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Consent calendar approved. ITEM 14 The Community Development Director reported that this item is on NEW BUSINESS agenda for Council's affirmation of a condition imposed by the INSTALLATION OF Planning Commission in approving Conditional Use Permit No.88-341 RIGHT TURN ONLY which directs the applicant to install "Right Turn Only" signs at SIGNS RESOLUTION two driveways along Sierra Highway. NO. 89-4 It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to adopt Resolution No. 89-4. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-4 adopted. ITEM 15 The Department of Public Works, Wildan Assoc., reported on this NEW BUSINESS item and stated that this item is on agenda to consider the TRACT NO. 34464 expenditure of funds to improve Valley Ranch Rd. from Sand Canyon Wash to Sand Canyon Road. Since the developer was not conditioned to provide the additional improvement which was to provide a second access to the subdivision, and the street is now in the City, the County has requested the City to fund the street improvements. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to deny the request for funds and ask the County to fund the road extension or have them impose the requirement to improve the second paved access on the developer. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Denial approved. ITEM 16 The Community Development Director explained that this property NEW BUSINESS has been subject to some efforts made by the County to clear 26414 NO.KALB CT. all debris. The order has not been fully complied with, therefore, PROPOSED CLEAN-UP at Council's direction, the City Building Official will provide for immediate clean-up and upon completion the actual cost of the clean-up will be required from the parties concerned. City Council Minutes January 24, 1989 Page 4 ITEM 16 (contd) Those addressing the Kalb Court, Canyon Country. Council on this item were: Tom Walsh, 26410 Country; Bob Roth, 26413 Kalb Court; Canyon It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve recommendations made which include the City Building Official to provide for the immediate clean-up; to collect, upon completion of the contract, the actual cost of the required work from the parties concerned; and to terminate these proceedings in the event the owner complies prior to abatement by the contractor. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 17 The Asst. City Manager explained that the County Department of Public HAZARDOUS WASTE Works has prepared and submitted to the City the Hazardous Waste MANAGEMENT PLAN Plan for approval by the City. State law provides that a City either RESOLUTION 89-13 approve or disapprove the Hazardous Waste Plan within 90 days of its receipt from the County and if the City does not take action, the City is deemed to have approved the Plan. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233, Newhall; Alice Chung, 249 Alpine, Apt. 50, Altadena, a representative from the County Department of Public Works. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve this Plan. It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to continue this item to the Council meeting of February 14, 1989 for review of the report. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion approved to continue this item to February 14th. RECESS At 9:00 p.m. the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 9:12 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting. ITEM 18 The Asst. City Manager introduced this item to Council stating that NEW BUSINESS the Joint Chambers Transportation Committee will present a report SANTA CLARITA for financing road construction in the Santa Clarita Valley. VALLEY TRANSPORTATION Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233, Newhall and Lou Garasi, 26737 COMMITTEE Gwenalda Lane, Canyon Country presented this report to the Council. The sub -committee identified and evaluated several funding mechanisms to determine their availability and applicability to addressing the needs of the Santa Clarita Valley. The Joint Chambers recommended Council consider a joint powers agreement with the County and upon approval of the agreement, have the voters of the Santa Clarita Valley vote on the matter. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall; Bob Wilke, 24216 Arcadia St., Box 785, Newhall; Ralph Killmeyer, 25043 Green Mill Ave., Santa Clarita; Leroy Short, 24327 Logdell Ave., Newhall. City Council Minutes January 24, 1989 Page 5 ITEM 18 (contd) Following discussion regarding road congestion problems in the City, it was moved by Darcy, second by McKeon to set a study session on the transportation report for Thursday, February 2, 1989, 7:30 p.m. With no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to accept the report from the _ Joint Chambers and to refer it to the City Attorney. On roll call vote: long term meaningful basis INTERNATIONAL Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 19 The Asst. City Manager reported that Councilman Boyer requested this NEW BUSINESS item be given consideration to install community identification COMMUNITY SIGNS signs throughout the City. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to direct Public Works Department to obtain community input, develop conceptual signs, recommend locations, and to provide estimated costs for Council consideration. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 20 Councilman Boyer introduced this item to Council and stated that NEW BUSINESS the Sister Cities International Program involves exchange of ideas, SISTER CITIES cultures, knowledge, and technology on a long term meaningful basis INTERNATIONAL with other countries. It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to direct staff to begin the application process in the Sister Cities International Program. Councilman Boyer withdrew this motion. This item will be discussed at a later time. ITEM 21 The Asst. City Manager stated that this item is on agenda for NON-PROFIT discussion of a Non -Profit Corporation to provide funds for CORPORATION cultural facilities and that the City Attorney has reviewed this issue and has provided a letter to the Council describing the formation and operation of a non-profit corporation. Those addressing the Council on this issue were: Beverly Smykle, . 24746 Heritage Lane, Newhall; Dick Smykle, 24746 Heritage Lane, Newhall. It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to direct staff to bring back the necessary information to move ahead and form the foundation. Following discussion regarding receipt of more information as to how the foundation would operate, raising monies for the foundation, the purpose of establishing a non-profit corporation, etc., a substitute motion was made by Koontz, second by McKeon to direct staff to prepare an ordinance creating the foundation. A substitute motion was made by Boyer, second by Darcy to direct staff to prepare an ordinance which creates the foundation and a staff report which outlines the possibilities available to Council for more direction. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. City Council Minutes January 24, 1989 Page 6 ITEM 22 The City Engineer introduced this item to Council explaining that NEW BUSINESS revisions are being made to Ordinance No. 88-19 and Resolution REVISION OF NATIONAL No. 88-50 referencing L.A. County flood insurance rate maps in FLOOD INSURANCE order to comply with the National Flood Insurance Program's ORDINANCE NO.89-4 regulations. RESOLUTION 89-11 The City Attorney read title to Ordinance No. 89-4 regulating construction within flood hazard areas established by and in compliance with the Federal Emergency Management and national Flood Insurance Program. 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. 89-4 passed to second reading. The City Attorney read title to Resolution No. 89-11 applying for flood insurance. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 89-11. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-11 adopted. ITEM 23 Mayor Heidt explained that the State Department of Education has NEW BUSINESS a one-time funds to cities and counties for planning and coordination APPLICATION FOR of activities within local government to facilitate the availability CHILD DEVELOPMENT of child development services. LOCAL COORDINATION GRANT -RESOLUTION Those addressing Council on this item were: Maureen Spindt, NO. 89-15 24405 Shadeland, Newhall; Terry Howe Hoover, 24335 Janel Ave., Newhall; Celeste Nowak, 25239 Via Sistine, Valencia; Debbie Hock, 25625 Ailean Ct., Valencia; Mary Ellen Spaniel, 26023 Tampico Dr., Valencia; Rebecca Jensen, 24207 Nottingham Ct., Valencia; Kathy Lucan, 25582 Novela Way, Valencia. Following discussion regarding the grant, who should receive the benefit from the grant, etc. it was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 89-15 and to name the first three speakers as a committee to write the grant with the Director of Parks & Recreation Department before the deadline of January 27th. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-15 adopted and motion carried. ITEM 24 Councilman Koontz stated he requested this item be on agenda NEW BUSINESS due to the fact that the Parks & Recreation Commission had PARK SIGNS discussed this item at their meeting and requested that the item of park signage be brought to City Council and felt this issue should be decided by City Council. The Asst. City Manager explained that staff has executed a contract with a local vendor who has made one sign of which Council view the sign. City Council Minutes January 24, 1989 Page 7 ITEM 24 (contd) Those addressing the Council on this item were: Linda Storli, P.O.Box 800106, Valencia; Laurene Weste, 22216 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall. It was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to approve the wooden signs as have been ordered. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 25 Mayor Heidt introduced this item to Council and stated that NEW BUSINESS there is no mandatory recycling or reduction of packaging, therefore, PACKAGING REFORM there is a need to do something in regards to the waste stream and how we have created it. She felt there should be legislation proposed jointly by all the cities and the County of Los Angeles and felt that Senator Davis would be most willing to carry this legislation for our Council. Following discussion by the Council regarding recycling, packaging problems in connection with landfills, it was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to direct staff to work with the legislative committee to come up with the proper language to present to Senator Davis for the packaging reform. With no objections, it was so ordered. ,., PUBLIC STATEMENT The following persons addressed the Council: Leroy Short, 24327 (Audience) Logdell Ave., Newhall - concerned about Elsmere Canyon; William Warwick, 21543 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall - regarding obtaining an oak tree permit; John Steffen, 22714 Espuella, Saugus - concerned about the three minute limit on audience participation of the meeting. PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilman Boyer was concerned about the needs of the press. He also (Council) was concerned about film permits and how they are handled in our City. Councilman Boyer requested staff go to Piru and bring back a report on how Piru handles film permits. Councilwoman Darcy reported that the Board of Supervisors had a hearing on the zones for ambulances and will have a person from the League of California Cities to look over the proposals. Councilwoman Darcy requested preparation of an ordinance to control handbill distribution on vehicle windshields. Councilman McKeon was concerned about burglary security in private homes as he was told 4 in 1 homes are burglarized and asked that a follow-up be done on this item. Councilman Koontz requested the report from SCAG on Rio Vista Road. Mayor Heidt stated that a memo was received regarding a trip to Elsmere Canyon of which should be considered as a field trip and if Council decides on the trip, the Study Session meeting of February lst would be adjourned to February 2nd. City Council Minutes January 24, 1989 Page 8 The Council discussed taking the campaign limitations off the table in order to be discussed again. It was moved by Boyer, second by Heidt to remove the campaign limitations from the table to be discussed at the Council meeting of February 14, 1989 with concise legal advise from the City Attorney relative to limitations and how they apply. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, McKeon, Heidt Noes: Koontz Motion carried. CLOSED SESSION At 12:20 a.m. a motion was made and seconded to adjourn to closed session to discuss matters of pending litigation. ADJOURNMENT At 1:00 a.m. Council adjourned to February 1st, 7:30 p.m., 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita for a study session. J ce H. Heidt y r ATTEST: