HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-09 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
May 9, 1989
7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Heidt at
7:34 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia
Blvd., 1st floor, City of Santa Clarita.
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;
Asst. City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney,
Carl Newton; Community Development Director, Kyle
Kollar; Public Works Director, John Medina; Parks
and Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin; Finance
Director, Andrea Daroca; Deputy City Clerk, Donna
Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Manager added the ARCO report to the
Agenda as item number 2A. It was moved by
McKeon, second by Darcy to approve the agenda as
amended. Items #4, 15 and #6 were pulled from
the agenda for further discussion.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to
approve the minutes of April 25, 1989. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented a Proclamation recognizing
"Child Passenger Safety Week" to Sue Redding;
another Proclamation recognizing "Handicapped
Awareness Week" was presented to Randall
Resneder; Councilwoman Darcy also presented a
scroll to Randall Resneder.
PRESENTATION The Mayor made a presentation recognizing "Older
Americans Month" to Frank Lorelli, outstanding
senior of the Santa Clarita Valley.
ITEM 1
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RIO VISTA ALIGNMENT Public Works Director and the City Engineer gave
a visual presentation. The presentation showed
ground and aerial views of the proposed Rio Vista
alignment between Bouquet Canyon and Lyons Avenue.
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Those in favor of this item were: Niles G.
Sherman, 25329 Via Ramon, Santa Clarita, and
James Langston, 24242 Vista Ridge, Santa
Clarita. Addressing the Council in a neutral
position were: Brian Weber, 1901 Ave of the
Stars, Los Angeles; Jay Liebig, 1901 Ave of the
Stars, Los Angeles; Keith Mc Nally, 21567 Parvin,
Santa Clarita; Dave Butler, no address given;
Chuck Hefferman, 25460 Sheffield Lane, Santa
Clarita and Tom Park, 25511 Norfork Place, Santa
Clarita.
It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to
continue this item to the meeting of May 23rd.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BOUQUET CANYON ROAD
& SECO CANYON RD.- REMOVAL
OF NORTHBOUND "U" TURNS The Traffic Engineer made a presentation on the
potentially affected property users along the
west side of Bouquet Canyon Road, south of Seco
Canyon Road to determine their positions on the
removal of the "U" turns.
It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to
reaffirm Resolution No. 89-37.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Ordinance 89-37 Reaffirmed
ITEM 2.a.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLAN REVIEW OF ADVISORY
COMMITTEE SELECTION
The Director of
Public Works
reported that
interviews had been completed and Steven L.
Dickinson has been
recommended to
represent the
City on Solid Waste
Management Plan
Committee.
It was moved by Koontz second by Boyer to appoint
Mr. Dickinson.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
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ITEM 3.
Items #5 and #6 were
discussed.
Council directed
CONSENT CALENDAR
staff to notify the
public of
the date and time
RESOLUTION NO. 89-44
the the work in these
two areas
will begin. It
ITEM 4.
was moved by Koontz,
second by
Darcy to approve
SOIL ENGINEERING
the Consent Calendar
items. On
roll call vote:
CONSULTANT CONTRACT-
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy,
Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
CANYON COUNTRY PARK
Noes: None
Consent Calendar approved.
ITEM 5.
GARZOTA DRIVE
et al PROJECT 89-1
ITEM 6.
CHESTNUT STREET, et al
PROJECT 89-2
ITEM 7.
SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD/CAMP
PLENTY ROAD -MEDIAN
RECONSTRUCTION
ITEM 8.
TRACT 43148 -VICINITY OF
1400 FEET NORTHERLY OF
INTERSECTION OF MCBEAN
PARKWAY & ROCKWELL
CANYON ROAD
ITEM 9.
TRACT 43149 -VICINITY OF
700 FEET NORTHERLY OF
MC BEAN PARKWAY AND
ROCKWELL CANYON ROAD
ITEM 10.
TRACT 43151 -VICINITY OF
2800 NORTHERLY OF
INTERSECTION OF MCBEAN
PARKWAY & ROCKWELL CYN RD.
ITEM 11.
TRACT 43152 -VICINITY OF 2800
2800 FT. NORTHERLY
OF INTERSECTION OF MCBEAN &
ROCKWELL CANYON ROAD.
ITEM 12.
TRACT 43155 -VICINITY OF 2000
FEET NORTHERLY OF THE INTER-
SECTION OF MCBEAN PARKWAY &
SINGING HILLS DRIVE
ITEM 13.
TRACT 45409 -VICINITY OF SAND
CANYON RD.& CONDOR RIDGE RD.
ITEM 14.
TRACT 43532 -VICINTIY OF
SIERRA HWY. & SOLEDAD CYN. RD.
ITEM 15.
AB 2186
ITEM 16.
WAR ON DRUGS - RES. NO. 89-46
ITEM 17.
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY PRIDE
COMMITTEE
ITEM 18.
RELEASE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY
INFORMATION -RES. NO. 89-45
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ITEM 19.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIC
CENTER
RECESS
RECONVENE
ITEM 20.
NEW BUSINESS
ARCO COGENERATION
PROJECT
ITEM 21.
NEW BUSINESS
TITLE 12, VEHICLES
& TRAFFIC: THE
MUNICIPAL CODE -ORD.
NO. 89-12
The Assistant City Manager reported on visiting
other cities which have recently built civic
centers. He explained the necessity of acquiring
a site, consideration of direct services to be
added, a space needs study and development of a
finance plan for the permanent City Hall for the
City of Santa Clarita. It was moved by Koontz,
second by McKeon to hire a consultant to begin
working on a space needs assessment.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, Mc Keon, Heid
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
The Mayor called a recess at 9:06 p.m.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
The City Manager introduced this item to Council
stating that in January several staff members met
with Arco and toured their facility. As a
result, the City indicated several concerns. A
consultant was hired, Harnsworth & Associates, to
address the concerns which were: humidity, water
contamination, increased noise, steam injection
damage, odor, and emissions impact. Mr.
Harnsworth presented a summary of his report and
answered questions of the Council
Those addressing this item were: Doug Logan,
representative from Arco; Alan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita, Bob Lathrop,
25105 Highspring, Santa Clarita.
Following discussion regarding air quality,
permits, odors, etc. it was moved by Koontz,
second by McKeon to direct staff to analyze the
report, strictly to local conditions. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to
continue this item to June 9th, so that Council
may submit in writing to the Assistant City
Manager their input on this item. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
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ITEM 22.
NEW BUSINESS
CROSSING GUARD SVCES.
ITEM 23.
NEW BUSINESS
TRANSIT SERVICE SUMMER
TRIPS TO CASTAIC LAKE
ITEM 24.
NEW BUSINESS
SHORT TERM LOAN
PUBLIC STATEMENT
(AUDIENCE)
The Director of Finance introduced this item to
Council to consider and approve staff go out for
formal bids to provide crossing guard services.
She stated that prior to incorporation, the
County contract with Herman Clements and that
these services were continued by the City. This
contract will expire June 30, 1989. It was moved
by Darcy, second by McKeon to prepare bid
packages and advertise for formal bids.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
The Public Works Director presented this item to
Council. Mr. Medina stated staff suggests bus
transportation for the area's youth and the
general public be provided from the City to
Castaic Lake during the summer season. Following
discussion regarding the fare, the number of
trips and the bus schedule be provided from the
City to Castaic Lake it was moved by Koontz,
second by McKeon, to approve 2 trips per week to
and from the lake with the last bus leaving the
lake at 5:00 p.m.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
(AB366) The City Manager presented this item wherein
under the provisions of AB 366 and the pertinent
sections of the Streets and Highways Code, the
California Transportation Commission announced
that funds are available for Fiscal Year 1989-90
in the amount of $10 million for road repairs.
It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to
proceed with the preparation and submittal of a
$3 million loan application for the San Fernando
Road Project between 15th St. and Soledad Canyon
Road.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
Addressing the Council was John Kapp, 25303 Via
Brass, Street, Santa Clarita - concerned with
traffic problems and offering to donate $1,000.00
toward buying Saugus Rehab Site or help with
access roads, etc.
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PUBLIC STATEMENT
(STAFF) The City Manager stated that a report on the
Sphere of Influence will be presented at the May
23rd meeting. A special meeting will be held on
Thursday, May 18, 1989 regarding the Sphere of
Influence with the residents of Castaic and Val
Verde. Councilmembers Boyer and Darcy will
attend.
The City Manager stated that the 1989-90 Budget
will also be presented at the May 23, 1989
meeting. The recommendation will be for
scheduled workshops on the budget.
PUBLIC STATEMENT
(COUNCIL) Councilman McKeon discussed the possibility of
2 -way traffic on Highway 14 all heading South in
the morning traffic rush and routing North bound
traffic to Sierra Highway and reversing the
process in the evening.
Councilman McKeon discussed the "Sleaze Factor"
and expressed concerns regarding types of
industry to be based in Santa Clarita Valley.
The City Attorney will research and present a
report on this.
Councilman Boyer discussed the need for
enforcement regarding vehicle noise i.e., stereos
and also car repair work being done on the
streets.
Mayor Heidt presented the councilmembers with new
Rand -McNally maps of Santa Clarita Valley and
suggested the City carry them, at cost, and be
available for the public.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:40 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
/JAnice H. Heidt
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