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Home My WebLink About1989-07-11 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES.OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 7:30 p.m. July 11, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 7:32 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 23920 W. Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, CA. FLAG SALUTE The Director of Parks and Recreation led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL All members of the Council were present with the exception of Carl. Boyer. 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; Assistant City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to add item 16a; to the agenda as a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the agenda. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve the agenda as amended by removing item 12 and the addition of item 16a, to the agenda. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to approve the minutes of June 27, 1989. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ZONE CHANGE ON VALENCIA COUNTRY CLUB FROM A-2-5 TO R -R ORDINANCE NO. 89-16 This item is on the agenda for the second reading of Ordinance No. 89-16 approving a zone change on Valencia Country Club from A-25 to R -R which would authorize the bar and restaurant uses as permitted uses. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. Council Minutes Page 2. 89-16. On .roll. call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, Heidt Noes: None Abstain: McKeon Absent: -Boyer Ordinance No. 89-16 adopted. ITEM 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON CHANGE OF USE OF MOBILEHOME - ORDINANCE NO. 89-18 This .item was withdrawn from the agenda as it was adopted as an urgency ordinance on June 24, 1989. ITEM 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS REGULATION OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS - ORDINANCE NO. 89-17 This item .is on the agenda for second reading of Ordinance No. 89-17, amending Title 22, .Chapters 22.40, 22.52, and 22.56 of theLosAngeles County Code relating to signs particularly outdoor advertising signs. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to. waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.. 89-17. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Ordinance No. 89-17 adopted. ITEM 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ORDINANCE NO. 89-6 This item is on the agenda for second reading of Ordinance No. 89-6 which relates to emergency organization and functions. It was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 89-6. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Ordinance No. 89-6 adopted. Council Minutes Page 3. ITEM 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS PURCHASE OF CITY LOGO FLAGS The Finance Director stated that this item was first presented at the Council meeting of June ,27, 1989. At that meeting, staff was requested to research prices on these flags with the addition of a red border, as well as prices. Following discussion regarding ordering extra flags, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to purchase one indoor flag; two outdoor flags and 125 miniature taffeta rayon flags in the amount of $2,363.01 with a transfer from account #01-4101-290 to account #01-4605-215 to cover the purchase. The motion was amended to include flags to be ordered for McKeon and Heidt and to take orders from any other interested parties with reimbursement to the City. Staff was also requested to get prices on 12 inch flags. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy;, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Motion Carried. CONSENT CALENDAR Following discussion by Council, item #8 ITEM 6 was pulled for discussion. It was moved by NON-EMERGENCY Koontz, second by McKeon to approve the HELICOPTER RESPONSE Consent Calendar with the exception of item ACTIVITY - RESOLUTION 18. On roll call vote: NO. 89-91 Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt ITEM 7 Noes: None RESOLUTION NO. 89-90 Absent: Boyer ITEM 8 Consent Calendar, with the exception of EBELDEN AVENUE, SOUTH item #8 was approved. OF CALGROVE BLVD., It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to STREET NAME CHANGE - continue item #8 for further investigation RESOLUTION NO. 89-85 until the August '8th, 1989 Council ITEM 9 meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered. FRONTIER DAYS PARADE _ Council Minutes Page 4. ITEM 10 NEW BUSINESS BUS BENCHES This item was presented to Council by The Director of Public Works who stated that the current bus benches in the City are owned by private companies and are scattered at random throughout the City. Complaints have been received from citizens regarding the placement, and excessive number of benches placed at any one location. In addition, the benches are being placed without permits and are not properly maintained. Following discussion by Council regarding the types of benches, it was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to phase out all privately owned bus benches with City owned and maintained benches on a first come first serve basis, not more than two benches at any one given location unless prior approval is given and the bus bench company shall be given 30 days notice to remove their benches prior to installation of the City owned benches and/or shelters. With no objection, it was so ordered. ITEM 11 NEW BUSINESS CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC SCALES The Director of Public Works presented this item to Council stating that the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department has identified a problem of overweight commercial vehicles utilizing City streets that will eventually lead to the deterioration of the street. It was reported that although fines are given, enforcement is difficult because there is only one centrally located scale. Following discussion by Council regarding overweight vehicles, it was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to authorize the execution of a contract with Cal -Coast Recycling for providing weighing services. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Motion Carried. jo d Council Minutes Page 5. ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS SANTA-CLARITA BUS PASS SALE The Public Works Director introduced this item to Council stating that the Finance Department can provide the sale of monthly bus passes to riders since the bus office is now located on Sierra Highway and not convenient to bus patrons. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to approve the City's sale of bus passes, authorize the Finance Department to administer bus pass sales and charge administrative costs to the Prop A fund and execute agreement with the County of Los Angeles. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt. Noes: None Absent: Boyer Motion Carried. ITEM 13 NEW BUSINESS ANNEXATION TO SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 26 & 32 - RESO. NOS. 89-86, 89-87, 89-88, 89-89 This item was presented to Council by the Deputy City Engineer who stated that except for properties in rural areas where public sewers are not available, all properties within the City are required to connect to public sewers. Many of these properties are not within the boundaries of a County Sanitation District; therefore, they must annex to the District before they are served. A reallocation of property tax revenues must be made on each property when a new agency will provide service to the property. Following discussion by Council regarding the tax it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt the Resolutions approving and accepting negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from annexation to the County Sanitation District. Council Minutes Page 6. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt - -_ Noes: None -- Absent:_ Boyer Resolutions. 89-86, 89-87, 89-88 & 89-89 adopted. ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS TIME OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. 89-19 The City Attorney presented this item to Council stating that Ordinance No. 89-19 would change the time of regular Council meetings from 7:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to waive further reading and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 89-19. On roll call vote: Addressing the Council on this item was: Bob Silverstein, 19318 Flowers Court, Newhall, 91321, who requested Council provide a final draft of Campaign Limitations intentions. Following discussion by Council regarding the Campaign Limitations, a draft ordinance and Prop. 78 it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to direct staff to review the draft ordinance prepared by the City Attorney and continue the discussion until the City Council meeting of August 22nd. With no objections, it was so ordered. Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Ordinance No. 89-19 passed to second reading. ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS CAMPAIGN LIMITATIONS This item is on the agenda at Mayor Heidt's request, due to issues raised in communications from the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and Environment (SCOPE) and the Santa Clarita Civic Association. Addressing the Council on this item was: Bob Silverstein, 19318 Flowers Court, Newhall, 91321, who requested Council provide a final draft of Campaign Limitations intentions. Following discussion by Council regarding the Campaign Limitations, a draft ordinance and Prop. 78 it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to direct staff to review the draft ordinance prepared by the City Attorney and continue the discussion until the City Council meeting of August 22nd. With no objections, it was so ordered. Council Minutes Page 7. ITEM 15 NEW BUSINESS MELLO ROOS JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT - AMENDMENT The Director of Public Works presented this item to Council stating that the Building Industry Association has submitted an amendment to the Joint Powers Authority Agreement which would avoid an accumulation of funds without construction projects after the first bond issue. The Amendment provides the following: Incorporates the suggestions made by the Government Affairs Council/Building Industry Association relative to the level of funds necessary before additional projects may be funded or financed and expands the process for selection of additional projects once funding levels are reached and the Authority will determine which projects are to be constructed after the first bond issue in a specific apportionment of available revenue for projects in respective jurisdictions. Following discussion by Council regarding the Joint Powers Authority Agreement, it was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to approve Amendment No. 1 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Motion Carried. ITEM 16a. NEW BUSINESS CLOSURE OF ROCKWELL CANYON ROAD STREET CLOSURE RUNNING WILDE DOWNHILL MILE This item was presented to Council by The Director of Public. Works who reported that a request has been received from Running Wilde Sporting Goods to conduct a race on Rockwell Canyon Road. In order to conduct the race, a representative of Running Wilde Council Minutes Page 8. Sports has requested the closure of Rockwell Canyon Road between McBean Pkwy. and Valencia Boulevard between 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on July 23, 1989. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve the temporary closure of Rockwell Canyon Road on July 23, 1989 between the hours of 8:00 a.m, and 9:30 a.m. for the purposes of allowing the race. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Boyer Motion Carried. PUBLIC STATEMENT (COUNCIL) Councilman McKeon stated his concerns regarding the use of the Council Chambers for public meetings and the need to establish a policy. Mayor Heidt requested an Ordinance be prepared banning shake shingle roofs in Santa Clarita. Mayor Heidt requested the City have its own signs printed to enforce local ordinances instead of the ones in use now relating to L. A. City. . Mayor Heidt reported on the workshop she attended with Don Williams, Planning Department regarding the census which will take place April 1, 1990. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to adjourn the meeting at 9:17 p.m. in the memory of Cherisse Condran. With no objections, it was so ordered. �., anice H. Heidt, Mayor