HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-14 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
February 14, 1989
7:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION Closed session was called to order at 7:02 p.m. All council -
members were present including City Manager, George Caravalho;
Asst. City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; and City Attorney, Carl
Newton. The purpose of the closed session was to discuss
the Tenneco case.
CALL TO ORDER 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.
FLAG SALUTE The Asst. 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; Public Works, Director, John Medina;
Executive Secretary, Marilyn Creighton.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Darcy, second by McKeon to remove items #9, 12 &
13 from the consent calendar for discussion. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Following discussion on the minutes of January 24th, regarding
page 1, campaign limitations motion and page 7, field trip to
Elsmere Canyon, staff was directed to review the tapes of the
meeting of January 24th and bring back to Council at the meeting
of February 28th for approval.
PROCLAMATION
AMERICAN HISTORY
MONTH
ITEM 1
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NATIONAL FLOOD
INSURANCE PROGRAM
ORDINANCE NO. 89-4
ITEM 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REPEAL OF ORDINANCE
NO. 88-17, PERSONNEL
MANAGER - ORDINANCE
NO. 89-5
Mayor Heidt read a proclamation recognizing the month of
February as American History Month.
Mayor Heidt asked that the logo on the wall of the Chambers be
unveiled and recognized Connie Gage as the artist.
The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 89-4 which
regulates construction within flood hazard areas and is on
agenda for second reading and adoption.
It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to waive further reading
and adopt Ordinance No. 89-4. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 89-4 adopted.
The City Attorney explained this item is on agenda for second
reading and read the title of Ordinance No. 89-5, which repeals
Ordinance No. 88-17, regarding the Personnel Manager.
It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to adopt Ordinance No.
89-5. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 89-5 adopted.
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1989
Page 2
ITEM 3
The Asst. City Manager introduced this item to Council
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
stating this item was continued from the meeting of -January 24,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
1989.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
The City Attorney corrected the Resolution in the title
RESOLUTION NO.89-13
"concurring with" to be changed to "approving" and last line on
page 1, Santa Clarita approves....
Following discussion regarding hazardous waste repositories and
their locations, Kevin Kavamin, representing Los Angeles County
Public Works Department, addressed the Council. It was moved by
Darcy, second by McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 89-13. On roll
call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Resolution No. 89-13 adopted.
ITEM 4
The Traffic Engineer explained the "quick fix" items identified
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
as problem areas. The Traffic Engineer made recommendations
SOLUTIONS TO
for the following areas: Soledad Canyon Rd.: Bouquet Canyon Rd.
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
to Sand Canyon Road; Lyons Avenue: Golden State Freeway to San
Fernando Rd.; Soledad Canyon Rd. at Crossglade Avenue; Soledad
Canyon Rd: "T" Intersection Demonstration Program; Soledad
Canyon Rd. at Sierra Highway:
Those addressing the Council on this item were: Sharon
Aboulafio, 22512 Chaparro Dr., Saugus; Camille Oberg, 22505
Decoro Drive, Saugus; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon
Country.
Following discussion regarding the speed limit on Seco Canyon
Rd., it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve
suggested recommendations. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5 The Traffic Engineer explained to Council that several items
UNFINISHED BUSINESS for design and implementation relating to improving traffic
STATUS REPORT FOR. flow have been approved. Council received the report which
"QUICK FIX" states the current status of each item and its estimated cost.
SOLUTIONS This item was an information item.
ITEM 6 The Asst. City Manager stated that on December 22nd the Council
UNFINISHED BUSINESS approved the request of the Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce
SANTA CLARITA 5K, to use the City's name in conjunction with a foot race.
10K & 1/2 MARATHON An agreement has been drafted between the City and the Chamber
RACE RUNNING EVENT of Commerce with recommendations that the Chamber agree to
indemnify and hold harmless the City and to maintain at least
$1,000,000 of liability insurance with the City named as
additional insured.
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February 14, 1989
Page 3
It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to approve the event
agreement and authorize execution by City Manager. On roll call
vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 7 The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 89-7,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS establishing a special fund for moneys contributed by private
ESTABLISH SPECIAL donors for a foundation, non-profit corporation, or similar
FUND FOR MONIES organization to promote the Cultural Arts.
CONTRIBUTED TO
PROMOTE CULTURAL It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to waive further
ARTS -ORDINANCE reading and pass to second reading. On roll call vote:
NO. 89-7 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 89-7 passed to second reading.
ITEM 8 The City Attorney stated that it is possible for the City
UNFINISHED BUSINESS to include, by ordinance, restrictions upon campaign
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE contributions the various times and levels of restriction.
AND CONTRIBUTIONS
LIMITATIONS It is not possible for Council to impose overall restrictions as
to the amount of campaign expenditures that can be made nor is
it possible to restrict the use of a candidate's own funds. The
City Attorney went on to explain that the Supreme Court
determined that these functions were necessary to be preserved
as an element of freedom of expression and would be contrary to
the First Amendment of the Constitution to impose such a
restriction.
Those addressing the Council were: Bob Lathrop, 25105
Highspring, Newhall; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Santa
Clarita; Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall;
Robert Silverstein, 19318 Flowers Ct., Newhall; Sam Roden,
26710-A Oak Crossing Lane, Canyon Country; Michael Kotch, 28701
West Sloan Canyon Rd., Castaic.
Council discussed a City paid election booklet that would be
sent to all voters which would contain an equal amount of space
according to a prescribed format and would allow each candidate
free access to every voter. Following this discussion, it was
moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to set this topic for a study
session in the month of March with the City staff requested to
come back with information and recommendations. With no
objections, it was so ordered, in particular with page 3,
section 5 (a), paragraph 1 of a letter received from the City
Attorney dated February 6th.
RECESS At 9:25 p.m., the Mayor called a recess.
RECONVENE At 9:38 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1989
Page 4
ITEM 9
Councilman McKeon discussed item #9 with regards to the
CONSENT CALENDAR
prohibition of parking at the eastbound direction of Valencia
PROHIBITION OF
Blvd. from McBean Parkway to Cinema Drive and stated there
PARKING - RESOLUTION
businesses in this area who need the parking area in the
NO. 89-20
street for customers as well as tenants of the buildings.
ITEM 10
CONSENT & JURISDICTION
Those addressing the Council on this item were: Terry
FOR ANNEXATION TO
Martin, 23822 Valencia Blvd., #202, Valencia; Tony Matthess,
SEWER MAINTENANCE
23822 Valencia Blvd., #303, Valencia.
DISTRICTS -RESOLUTION
NO. 89-20
Following discussion regarding one hour parking on Valencia
ITEM 11
Blvd., traffic signals on this boulevard, it was moved by
CONSENT & JURISDICTION
McKeon, second by Darcy to remove item #4 from Resolution No.
COUNTY LIGHTING DIST.
89-20. With no objections, it was so ordered.
RESOLUTION 89-18
ITEM 12
This item was removed from the consent calendar
PARCEL MAP 15217
for discussion regarding parcel Map No. 15217-Wildwood Cyn.
ITEM 13
Rd. and the possibility of requiring a dedicated street, and
TREE SPRAYING
the collection of library fees.from the developer.
ITEM 14
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The following person addressed the Council: Gary Kaiser,
CODE - RESOLUTION
1011 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. It was moved by McKeon, second
NO. 89-19
by Koontz to approve this parcel map. The Mayor requested
ITEM 15
library fees be collected from the developers.
DEMAND REGISTER
RESOLUTION 89-21
Item #13 pertaining to tree spraying was discussed by Council
and the Director of Public Works explained the types of trees
that being infested with insects, the type of insecticide to
be used, when will the spraying be done, and the possibility
of an inventory and an effort to be made to take over the
spraying from the County. Staff was directed to come back to
Council with a report regarding the above discussion.
It was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to approve the
consent calendar with amendments. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Consent calendar approved as amended.
ITEM 16 It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to continue this
NEW BUSINESS item to the meeting of February 28th for further
ADOPTING ALTERNATIVE investigation. With no objections, it was so ordered.
BIDDING & UNIFORM COST
ACCOUNT PROCEDURES
ORDINANCE NO. 89-8 &
RESOLUTION NO. 89-22
ITEM 17 This item is on the agenda for the purpose of establishing
NEW BUSINESS guidelines for awarding of proclamations.
POLICY ON AWARDING
OF PROCLAMATIONS It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to approve the
policy for proclamations. With no objections, it was so
ordered.
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1989
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ITEM 18 A letter was received from the County requesting -the City
NEW BUSINESS participate in an upcoming/update of the CoSWMC by appointing
COUNTY SOLID WASTE a subcommittee. It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz
MANAGEMENT PLAN to direct the Public Works Director to assign a staff member
REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE to attend as an alternate representative until Council
appoints a representative, to direct staff to begin
recruitment and advertise for applicants, and bring back to
Council on February 28th a process for selection of
applicants. With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 19 The Director of Public Works introduced this item to Council
NEW BUSINESS stating that Resolution No. 89-17 provides for a public
PICO CANYON RD. hearing on March 13th to determine whether or not to enter
AT GOLDEN STATE FWY. into an agreement with the State Department of Transportation
STREET CLOSURE regarding the closure of and reconstruction affecting City
AGREEMENT -RESOLUTION streets.
NO. 89-17
It was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to,adopt Resolution
No. 89-17. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Resolution No. 89-17 adopted.
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PUBLIC STATEMENT The following persons addressed the Council: Jill Klajic,
(AUDIENCE) 28040 Langside, Canyon Country - regarding Santa Monica
recycling program; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall -
requested Council to include on a future agenda item
pertaining to the elimination of overnight parking of
commercial trucks on City streets; Ed Dunn, 15414
Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country - concerned about Soledad
Canyon Rd. east of Sand Canyon where there have been many
accidents.
PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilman McKeon read a letter from Senator Seymour
(COUNCIL) school overcrowding and asked this letter be placed on a
future agenda.
He also reported on a meeting with Councilman Ferraro,
representatives from the City Sanitation District, County
Sanitation District and Public Works to discuss Elsmere,
Towsley, and Sunshine Canyons, and recycling. Councilman
Ferraro presented a resolution to Council regarding his
support to carry legislation reducing packaging.
Councilman McKeon read an article regarding Congressman
Berman's plan to re -introduce the Elsmere Dump Bill and
stated he received a letter from a citizen requesting a
recycling depository. Councilman McKeon suggested the City
begin taking steps to recycling by referring this matter to
staff for a future agenda.
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1989
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Councilman Boyer commented on the garbage collection fees in
the Santa Clarita area. He requested staff, at the March
Council meeting, bring back a report regarding meeting with
the trash collection companies to divide the territories
according to their present business volume and collecting
from every house on the street.
Councilwoman Darcy received a letter from KBET requesting
permission to advertise on the local buses and asked this
item be put on a future agenda.
CLOSED SESSION It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to recess to closed
session for the purpose of discussing matters of pending
litigation under the provisions of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code Subdivision A, Tenneco vs Santa Clarita.
ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned to February 28, 1989, 7:30 p.m% and in the
memory of Jennifer Ritter anme Putjenter
J ice H. Heidt
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