HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-27 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m.
June 27, 1989
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Heidt at 7:39 p.m. at the City Council
Chambers, 23920 W. Valencia Blvd., 1st
floor, Santa Clarita, CA.
FLAG SALUTE The Director of Finance led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
All members of the Council were present.
Also present were the City Manager, George
Caravalho; 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
It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to
approve the agenda as amended by removing
items #24, #16, #10, #17 and #18 from the
Consent Calendar for discussion. With no
objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to
approve the minutes of June 13, 1989. With
no objections, it was so ordered.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Heidt presented a proclamation to Doug
Grogan, Executive Director of the Santa
Clarita YMCA, for service to our community.
ITEM 1
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE ON
VALENCIA COUNTRY CLUB
FROM A-2-5 TO R -R
ORDINANCE No. 89-16
Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. The
Deputy City Clerk reported this item was
published and posted in accordance with the
law, therefore, the public hearing was in
order.
Council Minutes
Page 2.
ITEM 2
PUBLIC HEARING
^ REGULATION OF
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
SIGNS - ORDINANCE NO.
89-17
The Director of Community Development
presented this item to Council stating that
this Ordinance would change the zoning of
the subject property from Heavy Agricultural
to Resort and :Recreation and would authorize
the bar and' restaurant uses, presently under
construction
Addressing the Council in favor of this item
was: James Nelson, 2500 E. Colorado,
Pasadena. Following discussion by Council
regarding this property, it was moved— by
Koontz, second by Darcy to waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 89-16 and pass to
second reading; to approve the Negative
Declaration; and approve Zone Change 188-384.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, Heidt
Noes: None
Abstain: McKeon
Ordinance 89-16 passed to second reading. .
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. The
Deputy City Clerk reported that this item
was published and posted in accordance with
the law, therefore, the public hearing is in
order.
The Director of Community Development
introduced this item to Council, explaining
this is an Ordinance relating to outdoor
advertising signs, including billboards.
This Ordinance amends Title 22, Chapters
22-40, 22.52 and 22.56 of the L. A. County
Code, as adopted by the City by reference.
The Planning Commission held a public
hearing on June 6, 1989 and unanimously
recommended its approval by Council.
Following discussion regarding the provision
of the Ordinance, it was moved by Koontz,
second by Boyer to waive further reading of
Ordinance 89-17 and pass to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Ordinance 89-17 passed to second reading.
Council Minutes
Page 3.
ITEM 3
PUBLIC HEARING
CHANGE OF USE OF
-
MOBILEHOME PARKS
WITHIN THE CITY -
ORDINANCE NO. 89-18
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. - The
Deputy City Clerk reported this item was
published and posted in accordance with the
law, therefore, the public hearing .was in
order.
The Director of Community Development
explained that this Ordinance extends
previously adopted Ordinances 88-35 and
88-40 which establish a moratorium on change
of use for existing mobilehome parks. This
moratorium will expire on July 13, 1989,
unless extended by Council.
Addressing the council in favor of this item
were: Ron Bates, Desert Gardens; .Donald
Wilder, 21441 Brier Way, Saugus; James H.
Robinson, 28504 Sand Canyon Rd. #129, Canyon
Country, and Skip Johnson, 28504 Sand Canyon
Road, #97, Canyon Country. There was no one
speaking in opposition to this item.
Following discussion by Council regarding
the .import of the change of use of
mobilehome parks, it was moved by Koontz,
second by Boyer to close the Public
Hearing. It was moved by Darcy, second by
Koontz to waive further reading of Ordinance
No. 89-18 and pass to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Ordinance 89-18 passed to second reading.
ITEM 4
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CIRCLE J DEVELOPMENT
EMERGENCY ACCESS
The Director of Public Works presented this
item to Council stating that the proposed
temporary Emergency Access Agreement will
provide an emergency access road from Via
Princessa to 13th Street, with a 24 hour
security guard to monitor passage. Also
included in the Agreement is a release to
establish a time schedule for the release to
occupy 82 proposed single family detached
residential units.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item
were: Dave Butler, 25459 Sheffield Lane,
Council Minutes
Page 4.
ITEM 5
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
TITLE 12, VEHICLES
& TRAFFIC: THE
MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 89-12
ITEM 6
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
ORDINANCE NO. 89-6
Santa Clarita and Keith Mc Nally, 21567
Parvan Drive, Santa Clarita. Addressing the
Council in a Neutral position were: Ann
Irvine, no address given, and Tony Matthess;
21244 Placerita Canyon, Newhall. Following
discussion by Council, regarding the
Agreement, it was moved by Koontz, second by
Darcy to delete Section B from Exhibit B,
the Temporary Agreement. It was moved by
Koontz, second by Darcy to approve Exhibit A
Summary and Exhibit B Temporary Emergency
Access Agreement, as amended.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
The Assistant City Manager presented this
item to the Council which was originally
presented at the June 13th meeting. Some
provisions were incorporated into the
Ordinance which amend the Municipal Code to
add Title 12, relating to vehicles and
traffic. After discussion by Council the
addition of Sections C and D of 12.48.060,
it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to
adopt Ordinance 89-12.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
Noes: None
Ordinance 89-12 adopted.
The Director of Public Works re -introduced
this item originally presented at the June
13, 1989 meeting. This Ordinance relates to
emergency organization and functions. The
Ordinance has been amended and is now ready
for adoption. After discussion by Council,
it was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to
adopt Ordinance 89-6.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None _..
Ordinance 89-6 adopted.
Council Minutes
Page 5.
RECESS
RECONVENE
ITEM 7
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CODE ENFORCEMENT
ACTIVITIES RELATIVE
TO FRUIT STAND
OPERATION AT 24020 SAN
FERNANDO ROAD
ITEM 8
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CONTRACT AND SCOPE
OF WORK FOR GENERAL
PLAN CONSULTANT
The Mayor called a recess at 9:00 p.m.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
The Director of Community Development
introduced this item. At the Council
meeting of May 24, Council had directed
staff to prepare a report relative to code
enforcement activities involving this fruit
stand. The Director of Community
Development stated that a modification of
current zoning regulations would be the only
way to legitimize outdoor sales activities.
Addressing the Council in favor of allowing
the fruit stand to remain open were: Ed
Ramsey, 25049 De Wolfe Road, Santa Clarita;
Katherine Ramsey, 25049 De Wolfe Road; Terry
Ramsey, 25049 De Wolfe Road; and Jill
Taggart, 24720 Apple Street, Santa Clarita.
Two petitions were presented requesting the
re -zoning area for outdoor sales. Also
addressing the Council was Ralph Killmeyer,
Chairman of GPAC, 25043 Green Mill Avenue,
Santa Clarita.
Following discussion by Council regarding
outdoor sales in Santa Clarita, it was moved
by Darcy, second by Boyer to refer this
matter to GPAC and the Planning Commission
and suspend enforcement of the present
policy until the return of this matter to
Council. With no objection, it was so
ordered.
The Director of Community Development
presented this item to Council reporting on
the proposed contract and scope of work for
preparation of the city's General Plan by
Michael Brandman Associates (MBA). The
schedule provides for commencement of
General Plan adoption hearings within the
Council Minutes
Page 6.
same time frame anticipated via the original
contract with the former consultant,
Philips, Brandt, Reddick. The total not to
exceed price of the contract is $549,745,
which includes the $14,760 previously
authorized.
Addressing the Council in a neutral position
on this item was: Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita. It was
moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to approve
the contract between the City and MBA for
the preparation of the City's General Plan
and authorize the City Manager to execute
same with the understanding that it include
the Sphere of Influence.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
ITEM 9
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CROSSING GUARD CONTRACT
1989-90 The Director of Finance presented this item
to Council stating that none of the three
bids opened on June 16, 1989, for Adult
Crossing Guard Service were written to
specifically address the services,
therefore, not acceptable to the invitation
for bids.
It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to
reject all bids, direct staff to
re -advertise for invitation to bid for Adult
Crossing Guard Service for 1989-90, and
authorize staff to extend Protector Services
contract for approximately 60 days July 1,
1989, through August 31, 1989.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR Council discussed items 10, relating to
ITEM 10 Public Transportation Services; item 17,
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION relating to bids for installation of traffic
SERVICES signals at Bouquet Canyon and Urbandale, of
ITEM 11 which a press release will be forthcoming
PARATRANSIT SERVICES advising of time schedule; item 18, relating
ITEM 12 to temporary road closure of Newhall Avenue,
PARATRANSIT SERVICES of which a press release is forthcoming
Council Minutes
Page 7.
BETWEEN CITY AND
COMMITTEE ON AGING
ITEM 13
CONSENT AND JURIS-
DICTION - COUNTY
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT - RESOLUTION
NOS. 89-73, 89-74 &
89-75
ITEM 14
SECO CANYON RD. FROM
BOQUET CANYON RD. TO
TUPELO RIDGE DR. AND
LYONS AVE. FROM VALLEY
ST. TO SAN FERNANDO RD.
ITEM 15
SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA
18 -RESOLUTION NO. 89-78
ITEM 16
SOLEDAD CANYON RD. CROSS -
GLADE AVE. TO WHITES CYN.
RD.
ITEM 17
BOUQUET CANYON RD.
AT URBANDALE AVENUE
AWARD OF BID
ITEM 18
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
NEWHALL AVE. RESO. 89-79
ITEM 19
SCHERZINGER LAND REALIGN-
MENT -RESOLUTION NO. 89-81
ITEM 20
RESOLUTION NO. 89-82
ITEM 21
AGREEMENT FOR LAKEMOBILE
WITH ANTELOPE VALLEY BUS,
INC.
ITEM 22
COMPREHENSIVE STREET TREE
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
ITEM 23
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR
ANNUAL REPORT CALENDAR AND
QUARTERLY MUNICIPAL REPORT
AND RECREATION PROGRAM
ITEM 24
ADOPTION OF 1989-90 ANNUAL
BUDGET -RESOLUTION NOS. 89-47
& 89-48
ITEM 25
VALENCIA BLVD: MCBEAN PKY.
TO CINEMA DR. PARKING REST-
RICTIONS & STRIPING MODIFI-
CATION - RESOLUTION NO.89-77
advising of access and completion dates;
item 21, further bus schedule information;
and item 24, relating to the 1989-90 budget,
The Historical Society has requested $55,000
and a copy of their budget has been
presented. Following discussion by council
regarding the budget of the Historical
Society, it was moved by Darcy, second by
Koontz to allocate $25,000 to the Historical
Society for acquisition projects with a
preference to the Pardee House to
incorporate into the final budget
adjustments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
It was then moved by Koontz, second by Boyer
to approve The Consent Calendar as amended.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
Council Minutes
Page 8.
ITEM 26
NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZATION TO
READVERTISE SOLEDAD
CANYON RD. MEDIAN
MODIFICATION
ITEM 27
NEW BUSINESS
CITY ATTORNEY COSTS
AND FEE ARRANGEMENTS -
RESOLUTION NO. 89-84
ITEM 28
NEW BUSINESS
AB -2460 (HANNAGAN)
On June lst, bids were .opened on this
project, of which one contractor responded.
His bid excluded Note 6 on the project
plans. "'It was moved by McKeon, second by
Boyer to reject current bid as irregular and
non-responsive, approve project plans as
revised, and authorize re -advertisement with
new bid opening date of July 20.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
The Assistant City Manager presented this
item to Council stating Resolution 89-84
would increase the rate of compensation to
the City Attorney's office to $115.00 per
hour. It was moved by Koontz, second by
Boyer to adopt the resolution.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Resolution 89-84 adopted.
The City Manager presented this item to
Council which Council had requested to be on
the agenda and to conduct an analysis of
AB -2460. This Bill prohibits public
agencies from approving development projects
unless a demonstrable method exists for
financing roads, schools, water and sewer
facilities and other public facilities.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item
were: Hunt Braly, 23835 Del Monte Dr. 1102
Santa Clarita; Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Avenue Santa Clarita; Pat
Salatore, 22610 Lilac Santa Clarita; Jill
Klajic, 28040 Langside, Santa Clarita; Ed
Guyot, 19236-B Ave of the Oaks, Santa
Clarita. After discussion by Council, it
was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to
have the City Manager prepare a resolution
in support of AB -2460 to be taken to
Sacramento.
Council Minutes
Page 9.
ITEM 29
NEW BUSINESS
SUMMIT PARK TENNIS
COURTS
ITEM 30
NEW BUSINESS
PURCHASE CITY LOGO
FLAGS
PUBLIC STATEMENT
AUDIENCE
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes None
Motion Carried.
This item was presented to the Council by
the Director of Parks and Recreation who
stated that a request has been received
asking the City Council to consider
requesting transfer of Summit Park to the
City as a public park.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item
were: John Steffen, 22714 Espuella,
Valencia; Dana Blinde, 24957 Ave Balita,
Valencia; and Michael Fischer, 23721 Del
Monte 138, Valencia.
It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to
periodically monitor the use of Summit Park
to assure public access to the park. With
no objections, it was so ordered.
The Director of Finance presented this item
to Council and reported on the prices of
indoor, outdoor and miniature flags bearing
the City logo. It was moved by Darcy,
second by McKeon to add a red border with
gold fringe on the City flag and direct
staff to get a new price list and come back
to Council at the July 11, 1989 meeting.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
Addressing the Council were David Bozman,
18943 Basel Drive, Canyon Country,
requesting Council to peruse the Board of
Directors for the Arts Council and to
consider City support and to act as a
liasion between the City Council; Rick
Patterson, 24349 Vista Hills, Valencia,
expressing his concerns about parking on
Valencia Blvd.
Council Minutes
Page 10.
COUNCIL
PARTICIPATION Councilman Boyer stated he had received a
letter from a citizen concerned with the day
labor situation at 2nd and Arch streets. He
also expressed concerns about noise
pollution in the SCV. He suggested that Mr.
Brathwaite and either Mayor Heidt or
Councilman McKeon go to Sacramento on July
12, when the LAFCO Bill goes before the
Assembly.
Councilman McKeon stated he has received
many letters and a petition regarding the
London Printing House and the material that
is printed. The City Attorney stated that
Several law enforcement officials have been
contacted regarding this company and some of
its material may be judged obscene by the U.
S. Supreme Court. If so, we can regulate
some control through zoning power. The City
Attorney stated some action was to be taken
by the Sheriff's Department in late June or
July. It was requested that staff look into
the length and terms of the lease agreement.
The Mayor stated that she has received a
letter from Sherman Block, L. A. County
Sheriff inviting the City to participate in
a golf tournament to benefit the SANE
program on September 18, 1989. The
possibility of sending a team, or of
sponsoring a tee, putting green or driving
range was discussed.
ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:12
p.m. to the Study Session to be hald on July
5, 1989 at Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia
Blvd., lst floor, Santa Clarita.
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Clerk
Janice H. Heidt, Ayor