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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-28 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL February 28, 1989 7:30 p.m. 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 John Shead from Boy Scout Troop 58 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; Parks & Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Deputy City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to..add item #7a, pertaining to Canyon Country Fair and to adjourn this meeting in memory of David E1 Jada, Dorothy Stone, and Mark Casillas, as subsequent need items 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 rte. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve the minutes of January 24, 1989 of January 24, 1989, as amended and to approve the minutes of February 14, 1989 February 14, 1989. With no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Heidt presented a proclamation to Frank Mancini for 1989 1989 INTERNATIONAL International DeMolay Week. DEMOLAY WEEK NATIONAL COMMUNITY The Mayor read a proclamation for National Community College COLLEGE MONTH month during the month of February, 1989. ITEM 1 The Traffic Engineer explained the "quick fix" items which were UNFINISHED BUSINESS identified as traffic problem areas. He made recommendations SOLUTIONS TO TRAFFIC to the following areas: Bouquet Canyon Rd. at Newhall Ranch Rd. - CONGESTION eliminate pedestrian crossing on north leg; Lyons Avenue at San Fernando Rd. -eastbound dual left -turn lanes; San Fernando at 13th Street -provide protected left turn phasing for southbound traffic; Newhall Avenue at Lyons Avenue -provide protected left turn arrow for Northbound traffic; Rockwell Canyon Rd. -McBean Pkwy. to Valencia Blvd. and Tournament Rd.-MCBeanParkway to Hogan Drive -two-way left turn lane and parking restriction. It was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to approve recommendations made by the Traffic Engineer. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Louis Brathwaite, 26773 Lugar De Oro Drive, Saugus. City Council Minutes February 28, 1989 Page 2 ITEM 2 The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 89-7, establishing UNFINISHED BUSINESS a special fund for moneys contributed by private donors for a ORDINANCE NO. 89-7 foundation, non-profit corporation, or similar organization ESTABLISHING FUND FOR to promote the Cultural Arts. MONEYS CONTRIBUTED BY PRIVATE DONORS It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to waive further reading and adopt. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-7 adopted. ITEM 3 The Public Works Director explained that at the last Council meeting UNFINISHED BUSINESS staff was directed to provide additional information relative to the TREE SPRAYING types of trees, insects and fungicide proposed to be sprayed. It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to receive and file the report. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 4 The City Manager stated that this item came before Council previously UNFINISHED BUSINESS and is now on the agenda as an information item. It was moved by OAK TREE PERMIT Boyer, second by Koontz to receive and file. With no objections it was so ordered. ITEM 5 It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve the consent CONSENT CALENDAR calendar with an amendment to the recommendation of item #5 to REPLACEMENT OF BOILER read "ratify action of City Manager." AT SANTA CLARITA PARK ITEM 6 On roll call vote: DEMAND REGISTER Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt RESOLUTION NO.89-23 Noes: None ITEM 7 Consent calendar approved. SENATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ITEM 7a The City Manager introduced this item to Council stating that NEW BUSINESS there is an intererst in buying disaster supplies for all the COUNTRY FAIR schools and are sponsoring a country fair as a fund-raiser and have asked that the City be a sponsor or support the fair and would like to use City letterhead to promote the fair. It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to approve this request. Following discussion regarding liability, the above motion was amended to include approval of contents of the letter by the City Manager. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 8 The Public Works Director explained that in response to the NEW BUSINESS direction of Council, the County of Los Angeles stated that SANTA CLARITA VALLEY provisions in the contract do exist for advertisements on the LOCAL BUS SYSTEM- buses in that currently no exterior advertisements exist nor are ADVERTISEMENT there any rates, sizes or any other conditions relative to advertisements. He also stated that the policy question is whether advertising should be permitted on the Municipal buses or to continue the present practice of no exterior advertising. City Council Minutes February 28, 1989 Page 3 ITEM 8 (CONTINUED) Those addressing the Council on this item were: Bob Fox, P.O. Box 1220, Canyon Country. Following discussion regarding advertising, who should advertise, and funding, it was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to direct staff to prepare a program for facilitation on adverting, proposals, and a list of recommendations, funding, policy, etc. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 9 The Asst. City Manager introduced this item to Council stating NEW BUSINESS that bids for the construction of Canyon Country Park were CANYON COUNTRY PARK opened on February 22, 1989, of which the low bidder was Valley Crest Landscape. He explained the four schedules of the bid, the lowest bid dollar figures, completion date, etc. Following discussion regarding the cost of construction, when construction would begin, improvements in the flood control basin, etc. by common consent this item was postponed until after recess for further discussion. ITEM 10 The Parks & Recreation Director introduced this item to Council NEW BUSINESS stating that approval is needed by Council of a budget PARKS & RECREATION adjustment for hiring six positions in this department BUDGET ADJUSTMENT which include an executive secretary, a park planner, two park superintendents, and two recreation supervisors. He further stated that this item was brought before the Parks and Recreation Commission and was approved. Following discussion regarding the salary structure, the types of positions, etc. it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve the position of executive secretary and to direct staff to prepare a salary structure, job classifications, benefits, cost of space, equipment, utilities, and support staff and to report back at the next Council meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. RECESS At 9:22 p.m. the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 9:36 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting. ITEM 9 Following discussion regarding the finances of the Park, it was (CONTINUED) moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to award low bid to Valley Crest Landscape based upon schedule 2, 160 working days, for the main work at $1,844,500 and schedule 4, 160 working days, including items 1 through 5, at $213,300. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. City Council Minutes February 28, 1989 Page 4 r" ITEM 10 The Finance Director introduced this item to Council and stated NEW BUSINESS that through the adoption of the Resolution and Ordinance, ADOPTING ALTERNATIVE the City Manager would be permitted to issue purchase orders BIDDING & UNIFORM for construction of projects under $50,000 as well as performance COST ACCOUNT PROCEDURE of work by City forces under $15,000 at such time as field sources RESOLUTION NO.89-22 are available for performance of Public Works projects. ORDINANCE NO. 89-8 The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 89-8 which relates to Public Works bid requirements relating to purchases. It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to waive further reading and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 89-8. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-8 passed to second reading. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 89-22 which adopts uniform public construction cost accounting procedures. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-22 adopted. ITEM 12 The Public Works Director explained that at the meeting of NEW BUSINESS December 22nd, Council approved modification of the median BOUQUET CANYON RD. on Bouquet Canyon Rd. at Seco Canyon Rd. He explained that the ^ AT SECO CANYON RD. the design and specifications have been completed and are MEDIAN MODIFICATION available for review. The following persons addressed the Council on this item: Louis Brathwaite, 26773 Lugar De Oro Drive, Saugus; J.J. O'Brien, 22704 Rio Gusto Ct., Valencia. Following discussion regarding traffic in this area, it was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to approve the plan and specification for the Bouquet Canyon Rd. at Seco Canyon Rd. median modification and to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for receipt of bids. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to support Hal Croyts NEW BUSINESS as an alternate to the Los Angeles County Transportation EXECUTIVE BOARD Commission. With no objections, it was so ordered. RECOMMENDATION FOR LACTC PUBLIC STATEMENT Those addressing the Council were: Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr. (AUDIENCE) Canyon Country - concerned about real estate signs which seem to appear along City streets; J.J. O'Brien, 22704 Rio Gusto Ct., Valencia - announced World Culture Week, March 12th, at College of Canyons; Todd Longshore, 27445 Camp Plenty Rd., Santa Clarita - concerned about speed limit on Camp Plenty Rd. City Council Minutes February 28, 1989 Page 5 PUBLIC STATEMENT The City Manager announced that the annual report -of the City (STAFF) which was published in the Santa Clarita Magazine will be mailed to each household. He suggested an on-going program, ie.; combining a municipal report with the recreation program. PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilwoman Darcy requested the peddlers ordinance be put on the (COUNCIL) agenda for the next meeting. She also suggested an item for the agenda pertaining to eviction of drug dealers from rental housing. The Councilwoman asked for discussion on citizens having to give their address several times at the Council meetings. The Asst. City Manager explained that the benefit is for the Deputy City Clerk when she is transcribing minutes. For those who wish to speak but do not care to give their address due to their job positions, they can give their name and will provide the City Clerk with an address. Councilman Boyer asked, that the Sheriff enforce the speed limit on Wiley Canyon due to many accidents. Mayor Heidt requested the City limit sign at Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon be replaced as it is no longer in its place. She also received a notice from Dale Basey of Hart High School stating that the girls' basketball team will be playing in the CIF finals and suggested the Council send a bouquet of balloons to be delivered on Friday during the pep rally. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to adjourn the meeting to March 1st, 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers and in memory of David E1 Jada, Dorothy Stone, and Mark Casillas. /VPL< l ATTEST: ' r e arae ho City Clerk