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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. v 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. N 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 d 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. Y 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. v 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 e