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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-14 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL '-- March 14, 1989 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 7:40 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, City of Santa Clarita. FLAG SALUTE Director of Community Development 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 Darcy, second by Koontz to add item #23, Housing Resolution 998 as 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 Koontz, second by Boyer to remove item numbers 10 and 15 for discussion and to approve as amended. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to approve the minutes of February 28, 1989 February 28, 1989. With no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented a proclamation recognizing the "Week of the Young WEEK OF THE Child" to Mrs. Maureen Spindt. YOUNG CHILD PRESENTATION The Mayor presented Coach Pam Walker and the members of the girls' HART HIGH GIRLS' basketball team with certificates recognizing them for their BASKETBALL TEAM, accomplishments for winning the CIE championships. ITEM 1 The Mayor opened the public hearing. This item was published in the PUBLIC HEARING local newspaper of general circulation and posted in three public PICO CANYON ROAD places in accordance with the law, therefore, the hearing was in AT GOLDEN STATE FWY. order. RESOLUTION NO.89-27 The Public Works Director reported that this is the time to determine whether -or not to enter into an agreement with the State Department of Transportation regarding the closure of and reconstruction affecting City streets. There were no comments in favor or no opposing comments, therefore, Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 89-27. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-27 adopted. City Council Minutes March 14, 1989 Page 2 "'- ITEM 2 The City Attorney stated that Ordinance No. 89-8 is on the agenda UNFINISHED BUSINESS for a second reading and amends the Municipal Code to add Chapter PUBLIC WORKS BID 3.14 to Title 3, relating to public works bid requirements and REQUIREMENTS amending Sections 3.12.120, 3.12.170 and 3.12.175 of Chapter 3.12 ORDINANCE NO. 89-8 of Title 3, relating to purchases. It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 89-8. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-8 adopted. ITEM 3 The Traffic Engineer explained that on February 28th, Council UNFINISHED BUSINESS approved an item under "quick fix items" to support the efforts SAN FERNANDO RD.- of Cal Trans in improving Highway 126, San Fernando Rd. A study TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT to include parking and turning movement considerations with final STUDY recommendations and construction cost estimates could be completed in two montts at a cost of $12,000. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve Alternative #3 of the recommendations and approve the funding of $12,000 and to receive information as soon as possible. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 4 The Traffic Engineer introduced this item to agenda stating that staff UNFINISHED BUSINESS has determined that a coordinated signal system, along with other BOUQUET CANYON RD.- improvements, would assist traffic flow along Bouquet Canyon Rd. of TRAFFIC SIGNAL which is known as "radio corrected" equipment. OPERATION It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to approve the installation of radio -corrected time clocks at an estimated cost of $14,000 with a completion date in approximately four months. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Cathy Maguire, 23025 Cuervo Dr., Saugus; GiGi Gehrke, 23056 Cuervo Dr., Saugus; Maggie Wilson, 23140 Posada Dr., Saugus; Louis Garasi, 26737 Gwenalda Lane, Canyon Country; Louis Brathwaite, 26773 Lugar de Oro Drive, Saugus. On roll call vote of the motion above: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 5 The Director of Public Works introduced this item to Council stating UNFINISHED BUSINESS a list exists of 77 persons not selected for the General Plan Advisory SOLID WASTE MGMT. Committee. These people were contacted of which 14 were interested in .-- PLAN REVIEW participating on this subcommittee. ADVISORY SUB- COMMITTEE It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz that staff be directed to refine the list of 3 people for the Council to interview and make a selection. With no objections, it was so ordered. City Council Minutes March 14, 1989 Page 3 —ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT NO.43150- DECLARATION OF EXTENSION OF TIME ITEM 7 TRACT NO.40317- APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM -EXONERATION OF PERFORMANCE BOND ITEM 8 TRACTS 38519 & 34367 ACCEPTANCE OF SEWER It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to approve the consent calendar with direction to staff from Council to invite someone from the Sanitation District to make a presentation to Council in the future in regards to Item 10; Item 13 to add "This item would reflect that the Council was confirming reliance on the sole vendor exception to the bidding requirements since the items were apparently available from one particular vendor; on Item 15 direct staff to put an "R" beside the items on the demand register that are reimbursed. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Consent calendar approved. ITEM 9 TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS-MCBEAN AT DEL MONTE DRIVE RESOLUTION 89-26 ITEM 10 ANNEXATIONS TO SANITATION DISTRICT RESOLUTION NOS. 89-5 THROUGH 89-9 & NOS. 89-24 THROUGH 89-25 :''ITEM 11 CONSENT & JURISDICTION COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO.89-28 ITEM 12 NO STOPPING REGULATIONS ROCKWELL CANYON RD. - TOURNAMENT ROAD RESOLUTION NO.89-29 ITEM 13 COMPUTER PRINTERS ITEM 14 NOTICING ITEM 15 DEMAND REGISTER #5 RESOLUTION NO.89-30 ITEM 16 The City Manager stated that this item is on agenda to provide NEW BUSINESS additional information to the Council on the County Master Plan OFF-STREET BICYCLE for trails and proposes off-road trails on Bouquet Canyon Rd. TRAILS and Soledad Canyon Rd. A presentation by Laurene Weste and James McCarthy, a park planner with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, who gave an overview of the local trail routes. Jeff Rhodes from the Newhall Land and Farm Company made a presentation regarding linking the paseo systems with the trail system. The Director of Parks & Recreation, Jeff Kolin, presented the fiscal impact on the completion of each Phase. City Council Minutes March 14, 1989 Page 4 ITEM 16 (contd) It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to give conceptual approval to the proposed revisions to the Los Angeles County Master Plan for trails and to direct staff to pursue the priorities recommended. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Maurice Ungar, 16507 Soledad Canyon Rd., Canyon Country; Pat Daney, 23428 Via Farallon, Valencia. With no objections, the motion was approved. RECESS The Mayor called recess at 9:34 p.m. RECONVENE At 9:45 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting. ITEM 17 City Council requested staff to prepare an economic development NEW BUSINESS policy to provide a consistent method of analyzing various ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT economic development proposals. POLICY It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to adopt the policy prepared by staff. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 18 The City Manager introduced this item to Council stating that NEW BUSINESS a report from Hughes -Reiss & Associates and the County Fire EVALUATION OF FIRE Department stated several advantages were pointed out as to SERVICE DELIVERY withdrawal from the Consolidated Fire Protection District and !— ALTERNATIVES contract with Los Angeles County for fire protection services. It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to direct staff to proceed with the negotiations for formally withdrawing from the Consolidated Fire Protection District and contract with the Los Angeles County for fire protection services and negotiate the property tax split associated with this action. The following person addressed the Council: Frank Kleeman, 24555 Wayman St., Newhall. Following discussion of the Council regarding the financial aspects of this item, the Wildland fire protection fees, etc. the Council voted on the above motion as follows: Ayes: Boyer, McKeon, Heidt Noes: Koontz Abstain: Darcy Motion carried. ITEM 19 The Director of Public Works introduced this item to Council NEW BUSINESS reporting that this item is for Council's consideration of an WHITES CANYON ROAD agreement between the City and the County to effectuate the BRIDGE & THOROUGHFARE construction of Whites Canyon Road from Soledad Canyon Road DISTRICT to Sierra Highway. City Council Minutes March 14, 1989 Page 5 ITEM 19 (contd) It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to approve the agreement and authorize its execution by the Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney, to direct the City Clerk to transmit the agreement to the County. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to direct staff to be sure that a trail that was in place prior to the construction of the ITEM 21 The City Manager reported that this item is on the agenda to review NEW BUSINESS and adopt a Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for BOYS & GIRLS CLUB the development of a Boys and Girls Club at Newhall Park. LEASE AGREEMENT FOR NEWHALL PARK The City Manager went on to explain that the Lease Agreement states that the City will provide ground space at Newhall park for $1 per year for a period of 25 years. The Memorandum of Understanding is a working document which provides for the policies and procedures which will provide guidance to the Club and City during the construction of the facility and the ongoing operation following completion of the facility.` The following persons addressed the Council on this item: Tom Veloz, 15857 Beaver Run Rd., Canyon Country; Marci Soloway, 24409 Lisa Kelton, Newhall; Frank Kleeman, 24555 Wayman,St., Newhall; Jill Klajic, 28040 Langside, Canyon Country; Maurice Ungar, 25559 Alesna Dr., Valencia; Venita Ewing, 24962 Avenida Balita, Valencia; Pat Daney, 23428 Via Farallon, Valencia; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita; Carol Rock, 28013, Aumond, Santa Clarita. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to approve the Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for construction of a Boys and Girls Club facility at Newhall Park. Following discussion by Council regarding the parking spaces, a performance clause and the 50/50 maintenance costs, Jim Benquist, 24238 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, addressed the Council regarding busing children from other sites. bridge be reinstated. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 20 The City Manager explained to Council that for several months we NEW BUSINESS have been discussing with the Los Angeles County Administrative SAUGUS REHABILITATION Office the acquisition of the Saugus Rehabilitation Site for a SITE park and potential civic center. RESOLUTION NO.89-31 It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adopt Resolution No. 89-31 requesting the City Council of the City of Los Angeles to open negotiations regarding the sale of the approximately 520 acre Saugus Rehabilitation Site and to write a letter to Chairman John Ferraro indicating this a high priority item for the City. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-31 adopted. ITEM 21 The City Manager reported that this item is on the agenda to review NEW BUSINESS and adopt a Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for BOYS & GIRLS CLUB the development of a Boys and Girls Club at Newhall Park. LEASE AGREEMENT FOR NEWHALL PARK The City Manager went on to explain that the Lease Agreement states that the City will provide ground space at Newhall park for $1 per year for a period of 25 years. The Memorandum of Understanding is a working document which provides for the policies and procedures which will provide guidance to the Club and City during the construction of the facility and the ongoing operation following completion of the facility.` The following persons addressed the Council on this item: Tom Veloz, 15857 Beaver Run Rd., Canyon Country; Marci Soloway, 24409 Lisa Kelton, Newhall; Frank Kleeman, 24555 Wayman,St., Newhall; Jill Klajic, 28040 Langside, Canyon Country; Maurice Ungar, 25559 Alesna Dr., Valencia; Venita Ewing, 24962 Avenida Balita, Valencia; Pat Daney, 23428 Via Farallon, Valencia; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita; Carol Rock, 28013, Aumond, Santa Clarita. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to approve the Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for construction of a Boys and Girls Club facility at Newhall Park. Following discussion by Council regarding the parking spaces, a performance clause and the 50/50 maintenance costs, Jim Benquist, 24238 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, addressed the Council regarding busing children from other sites. City Council Minutes March 14, 1989 Page 6 ITEM 21 (contd) The above motion was amended to add to the lease "Boys and Girls Club has two years to begin construction of the building with the option of a one year extension" and to review the 50/50 maintenance agreement with the amendments to be brought back to Council on March 28th. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon Noes: Heidt Motion carried. ITEM 22 The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 89-9 amending NEW BUSINESS Municipal Code to add Part 8 of Chapter 13.38 of Title 13 of the DISTRIBUTION OF Santa Clarita Municipal Code to regulate the distribution of HANDBILLS -ORDINANCE commercial handbills on public property, residential property NO. 89-9 and vehicles. High The following persons addressed the Council on this item: Morgan Insua, 24311 Logdell Ave., Newhall; Jill Klajic, 28040 Langside, Crossing, Newhall Canyon Country. concerned about waste. It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to waive further reading and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 89-9. On roll call vote: The City Manager reported that there will be Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt tour of the City Noes: Koontz, McKeon scheduled the General Plan Advisory Committee on March 18 from 9:00 Ordinance No. 89-9 passed to second reading. ITEM 23 Councilman Boyer introduced this item to Council stating the NEW BUSINESS bill has been introduced by Congressmen Berman, Beilenson, BR 998 Waxman and Mrs. Vucanovich and describes a California -Nevada land exchange, which involves lands owned by the City of Los Angeles. The idea is to swap these lands for Forest Service lands for a dump. It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to authorize a committee of two to meet with staff to develop City policy which can be supported by Council until the policy can be brought back to Council at the next meeting and to authorize testimony before the necessary committee should it appear that there might be action taken in Washington that might jeopardize our position and to direct staff to write all Congressmen expressing our objection. The committee appointed by Council is Councilmen Boyer and McKeon. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. PUBLIC STATEMENT The following persons addressed the Council: Mike Lyons, (AUDIENCE) 27362 Garza Drive, Saugus - regarding a State Parks Department hearing on March 15th, 7:00 p.m. at Saugus High School discussing the Woodlands State Park; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing, Newhall concerned about waste. PUBLIC STATEMENT The City Manager reported that there will be a bus tour of the City (STAFF) scheduled the General Plan Advisory Committee on March 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. City Council Minutes March 14, 1989 Page 7 PUBLIC STATEMENT (COUNCIL) C:4MV4111A Councilman Koontz requested the Davis Bill be on the Council agenda for March 28th. Council and staff briefly discussed annexation and assessed valuations and a trip to Fresno to look at their regional park. Councilman McKeon reported on the financial committee that was set up to come up with ideas on acquiring and using the Rehabilitation Site as well as other financing ideas. Mayor Heidt requested Whitney Canyon be on the agenda of March 28th. The Mayor also directed staff to look into the cost of putting a sewer into some areas of Sand Canyon. At 11:38 p.m. it was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to adjourn the meeting until March 28, 1989, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, Ca.