HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL
April 25, 1989
7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council was called to
order by Mayor Heidt at 7:50 p.m. at the Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, 1st floor,
Santa Clarita, California.
FLAG SALUTE The Assistant City Manager led the Pledge of
_, Allegiance.
ROLL CALL All members of the Council were present. Also
present were the City Manager, George Caravalho;
Assistant 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 Boyer to
approve the agenda with the removal of items #4
and #6 from the Consent Calendar for discussion;
and add the presentation of city Pioneer
certificates. With no objections, it was so
ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to
approve the minutes of April 11, 1989. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented a proclamation recognizing
"Water Awareness Week 1989" to Jerry Gladback and
Mary Spring of the Castaic Water Agency; "1989
Respect for Law Week" to Roanna Werter, Optomist
Club; "Older Americans Month" to Stan Sierad,
Senior Citizen. The Mayor also read a
proclamation for "Public Service Recognition Week"
PRESENTATION The Mayor presented the "City Pioneer"
certificates.
ITEM 1
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
AMEND APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT -ORDINANCE 89-11 -The City Attorney explained that the Los Angeles
County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
had the responsibility of establishing the City's
initial Proposition 4 limit, which was set at
$20,000 and approved as part of the incorporation
process. The City staff hired a consultant who
recalculated the figure and reported the correct
amount to be $42,478,812. Ordinance 89-11
corrects the original appropriation limit.
ITEM 2
OAK TREE PRESERVATION
ORDINANCE NO. 89-10
ITEM 3
COMPLETION OF
CONSTRUCTION ON THIRD
FLOOR OF CITY HALL
It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to waive
further reading of the Ordinance and pass to
second reading
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinance 89-11 passed to second reading.
The City Manager presented this item for second
reading and adoption. Discussion from the floor
included Richard Ibarra, 31320 Via Colinas,
Westlake Village, a consultant with Lee Neuman &
Associates who clarified the method of
measurement for allowable cutting of branches.
It was moved by Boyer second by Darcy to waive
further reading and adopt ordinance 89-10.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinance 89-10 adopted.
It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to direct
staff to prepare a conversion chart. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
The City Manager introduced this item to Council
and stated this item is on agenda for approval of
the construction buildout of the 3rd floor for
the Public Works and Parks and Recreation
Department.
It is recommended that the City Council approve a
transfer of $150,000 from the contingency reserve
account and direct the City Manager to sign
contracts for completion of the third floor
office space, furniture and fixtures.
It was moved by McKeon,
approve this recommendation.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz,
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried.
second by Darcy to
McKeon, Heidt.
ITEM 4
CONSENT'CALENDAR Item #4 was pulled from the Consent Calendar for
CITY OF GARDENA consideration of a request from the City of
REQUEST REGARDING Gardena to consider a resolution urging our
_PROPOSITION 99 FUNDS legislators to provide full funding to County
ITEM 5 health care services. Council directed staff to
AID TO CITIES prepare letters to the Governor, Board of
ALLOCATION -RESOLUTION Supervisors, the hospital and the City of Gardena
89-38 in support of this resolution. It was moved by
ITEM 6 Koontz, second by McKeon to approve the Consent
COUNTY LIGHTING Calendar.
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT- On roll call vote:
RESOLUTION NOS. 89-39 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
& 89-40 Noes: None
ITEM 7 Absent: None
PARCEL MAP NO. 11403- Consent Calendar approved.
ITEM 8
TRACT NO. 43114 -
ITEM 9
TRACT NO. 43115 -
ITEM 10
TRACT NO. 43117 -
ITEM 11
TRACT NO. 43779 -
ITEM 12
ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN
OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
PROGRAM RES. 89-43
ITEM 13
SUPPORT OF AMERICAN
HERITAGE TRUST HR 876
RES. 89-41
ITEM 14
DEMAND REGISTER
RES. 89-42
ITEM 15
NEV BUSINESS
LEGISLATIVE
REPRESENTATIVE The Mayor introduced this item recommending that
the City hire a professional legislative
representative to assist the City in working on
the following programs: Sphere of Influence,
Acquisition of the Saugus Rehabilitation Site,
and Elsmere and Towsley Landfill site proposals.
It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to
solicit proposals for legislative representatives
_and screen them down to two or three for City
Council interviews and selection by the end of
June.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried.
ITEM 16
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
FAIR
ITEM 17
BOUQUET CANYON ROAD/
SECO CANYON ROAD
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MODIFICATION -
RESOLUTION NO. 89-37
ITEM 18
CITY TOPOGRAPHICAL
MODEL
The City Manager introduced this item and stated
the S.C.V. Fair is requesting that Council
consider providing police services at no cost to
the fair and waive the City permit fees. The
cost of providing the required police services is
approximately $3,458.00, the permit fees are
$110.00.
It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer, to
approve the request, provide police services for
the fair, and waive permit fees.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried.
The Traffic Engineer introduced this item to
Council, recommending modification on the traffic
signal at this intersection allowing right turns
with a green right -turn arrow concurrently with
the left -turning traffic from Bouquet Canyon Road
to northbound Seco Canyon Road. Also, the U-turn
will be prohibited for northbound traffic on
Bouquet Canyon Road at Seco Canyon Road.
It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to adopt
Resolution 89-37. Council requested the Traffic
Engineer to meet with the six store owners in
that area. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution 89-37 adopted.
The City Manager stated this item is for
Council's consideration for the contract award
for the development of a City topographical
model. This modelf would include the City
boundary, proposed sphere of influence, plus
adjacent natural and developed areas. It was
-moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to approve the
development of the topographical date, direct the
City Manager to enter into an agreement and
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authorize transfer of funds. The recommendation
was amended to authorize the City Manager to
enter into an agreement to perform the work and
authorize the transfer of funds from contingency
reserve, to the City Manager's Department
Professional Services Account. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried.
ITEM 19
CITY HALL -OUTSIDE
SIGNS The City Manager reported that staff has been
working with Newhall Land and Farm and Saunders
Development to obtain building signage for City
Hall. These signs will clearly identify the City
Hall, the entrances to City Hall, and the Council
Chambers.
It was moved by Darcy, second by McKeon to direct
the City Manager to sign the contract with Triple
A Signs and approporiate funds and direct staff
to get an estimate for a flag with logo. On roll
call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried.
ITEM 20
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS
CELEBRATION After receiving letters from the following, the
Mayor called on Gene Taylor, Pyrotechnic
Operator, 22922 Magnolia Glen Drive, who is
requesting the support of the City for the annual
July 4th fireworks program to be relocated to the
stadium at COC and approximately $7,500 to cover
the program. Samme 2eile, representing the
Signal, 24000 Creekside Road, concurred with Mr.
Taylor and requested City co-sponsorship.
llowing discussion regarding crowd control and
the costs of the celebration, it was moved by
McKeon, second by Darcy to draft a letter of
support for the use of COC, from the City.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon,
Noes: Heidt
Absent: None
Motion Carried
ITEM 21
GROWTH/TRANSPORTATION
ISSUES FOR CALIFORNIA -
DRAFT POSITION PAPER The City Manager introduced this item and read
highlights from the League of California Cities
Draft Paper on growth management policies. A
discussion followed in which concerns were
expressed from the Councilmembers regarding tax
sharing, land use controls, bonds, Lafco reform,
etc.
ITEM 22
HIGHWAY 126 A letter was received from Newhall Land and Farm
requesting City Council to communicate with
officials to urge the inclusion of State Highway
126 between the Ventura -Los Angeles County
boundary and the existing freeway terminus just
West of I-5, on the State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) and its construction
in a timely manner.
It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to direct
staff to prepare a letter and authorize the Mayor
to sign the letter, on behalf of the Council.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
PUBLIC STATEMENT
(COUNCIL) Councilman Boyer expressed concern about the
traffic problem on Valencia Boulevard and the
possibility of prohibiting parking.
Councilwoman Darcy announced that the L. A.
County Commission for Women request nominations
from community groups, agencies or individuals
contributing to the benefit of womens lives for
an honor program later this year.
Councilwoman Darcy dicussed a letter she received
from a citizen concerned that alcohol outlets
should have a conditional use permit. Carl Newton
is preparing a report on this item.
Councilwoman Darcy discussed the problem of
spraying pesticides at Boskovich Farms. The
Mayor directed staff to refer to the County
Health Department for an authorative report on
this problem.
Mayor Heidt expressed her concern over the Saugus
Rehabilitation site needing police patrol about 3
times a week. Mayor Heidt directed staff to
begin looking for property where a City Hall
could be built.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:32 p.m., it was moved by McKeon, second by
Koontz to adjourn the meeting to May 3, 1989,
7:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers for a Study
Session.
Janice H. Heidt
Mayor
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GeTrgV Carava ho
City Clerk