HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-07-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
7:30 p.m.
July 25, 1989
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Heidt at 7:35 p.m. at the City Council
Chambers, 23920 W. Valencia Blvd., lst
floor, Santa Clarita, CA.
FLAG SALUTE The Director of Community Development 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; Assistant 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; Assistant
City Clerk, Donna Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Darcy, second by McKeon to
add items 817 and 818 to the agenda as
subsequent need items which arose after the
posting of the agenda and to approve agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to
approve the minutes of July 11, 1989. With
no objections, it was so ordered.
PROCLAMATION The Mayor presented a proclamation to the
Sheriff's Department declaring August 8,
National Night Out - 1989.
PRESENTATION The Mayor presented Pat Modugno with a
plaque expressing the City's appreciation
as the first Chairman of the Planning
Commission.
Council Minutes
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ITEM 1'
PUBLIC HEARING
SANTA CLARITA
DRAINAGE BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT AREA 18
RESO. NO. 89-93
ITEM 2
PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF PORTIONS
OF SCHERZINGER LANE
RESOLUTION NO. 89-94
The Mayor opened the public hearing. The
Assistant City Clerk reported that this
item was published and posted in accordance
with the law, therefore, the public hearing
was in order.
The Director of Public Works presented this
item which would institute proceedings and
direct the preparation of an engineer's
report for Santa Clarita Drainage Benefit
Assessment Area No. 18. The purpose of the
district is to provide drainage maintenance
services for the development and to assess
the cost of .this service against the
benefiting properties. There is no fiscal
impact to the City by this action.
There was no public comment on this item.
Following discussion by Council, It was
moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt
Resolution No. 89-93.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Resolution 89-93 adopted.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. The
Assistant City Clerk reported that this
item was published and posted in accordance
with the law, therefore, the public hearing
was in order.
The Director of Public Works presented this
item to Council stating that the Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works
has established a new alignment for
Council Minutes
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Scherzinger Lane. Due to the realignment,
a new portion must be dedicated and
portions of Scherzinger Lane may be vacated.
There was no public comment on this item.
Following discussion by Council, it was
moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt
Resolution No. 89-94.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Resolution No. 89-94 adopted.
ITEM 3
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
SANTA CLARITA
ROAD FINANCING
AUTHORITY -JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY
AGREEMENT/AMENDMENT
NO. 1-RESO. NO. 89-101
The Director of Public Works presented this
item to Council stating that at its meeting
of July 11, 1989, Council approved
Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Powers
Authority agreement between the City of
Santa Clarita and the County of Los
Angeles. Some modifications were
considered and approved, the most
significant of which is the requirement of
a 4/5 majority vote to select a project for
construction rather than 3/5 vote by the
Authority. Following discussion by
Council, it was moved by McKeon, second by
Koontz to adopt Resolution No. 89-101.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Resolution No. 89-101 adopted.
Council Minutes
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ITEM 4
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
TIME OF REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS - ORD.
NO. 89-19
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 5
SAND CANYON ROAD
VICINITY OF LOST CYN.
RD. JOINT USE AGREE-
MENT -SOUTHERN CALIF.
EDISON CO.
ITEM 6
URBAN FORESTRY GRANT
PROGRAM
ITEM 7
STATE COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 89-95
ITEM 8
RESOLUTION NO. 89-99
ITEM 9
T2MPORARY STREET
CLOSURES
This item is presented to Council for
second reading which will change the
meeting time for the regular City Council
meetings from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Following discussion by Council, it was
clarified that the Study Session of August
2nd will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the 6:30
p.m. meeting time will begin at the regular
City Council meeting on August 8th. It was
moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
89-19.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Ordinance No. 89-19 adopted.
It was moved by Darcy, second by McKeon to
approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Motion Carried.
Council Minutes
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ITEM 10
NEW BUSINESS
AID TO CITIES
ALLOCATION -
RESO. NO. 89-92
ITEM 11
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC TRANSIT
NEEDS STUDY
ITEM 12
NEW BUSINESS
HIGHWAY CODE -
ORDINANCE 89-20
The Director of Public Works presented this
item to Council stating that each year the
County of Los Angeles remits to each City
in the County a portion of the County's Gas
Tax Allocation based on population and
street mileage. These funds can only be
used for maintenance and/or construction on
the County Highway Planned Streets. In
fiscal year 1989-90, the City is eligible
to receive $163,012 in ATC funds. It was
moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to waive
further reading and adopt Resolution 89-92.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Resolution No. 89-92 adopted.
The Director of Public Works presented this
item to Council stating that a study to
address transit needs in the Santa Clarita
Valley is presently being prepared by a
consulting firm, CONSIS corporation. Mr.
Brian McCollom representing the consultant
team presented a brief outline of the
projects goals and expectations. Input was
received by Council and discussion followed
regarding location of systems, costs, etc.
The Assistant City Manager presented this
item to Council stating that the Highway
section of the Municipal Code has been
reviewed by the Council's Municipal Code
Subcommittee and by the appropriate City
staff and the draft ordinance is now ready
for presentation.
Council Minutes
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ITEM 13
NEW BUSINESS
VALLEY STREET &
MAPLE STREET
ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC
CONTROL-RESO. 89-97
ITEM 14
NEW BUSINESS
NEWHALL PARK -
DISABLED PARKING
SPACE RESO. NO.
a9-98
Following discussion by Council regarding
the code, it was moved by Koontz, second by
McKeon to waive further reading and pass
Ordinance 89-20 to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Ordinance 89-20 passed to second reading.
The Traffic Engineer presented this item to
Council stating that staff has conducted a
study at Valley Street and Maple Street to
determine the need for additional traffic
control. Presently there is a two-way stop
control for north and southbound traffic on
Valley Street. Large oak trees obstruct
roadway visibility on Valley Street north
and south of Maple Street. A four-way stop
is recommended.
It was moved by Darcy, second by McKeon to
adopt Resolution 89-97.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt.
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Resolution No. 89-97 adopted.
The Director of Public Works presented this
item to Council stating that it has been
requested that the City install a handicap
parking zone on Newhall Avenue for Newhall
Park.
Council Minutes
Page 7.
Following discussion by Council regarding
angle parking, it was moved by Koontz,
second by McKeon to adopt Resolution 89-98.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Resolution No. 89-98 adopted.
ITEM 15
NEW BUSINESS
CDBG PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENTS WITH LOS
ANGELES COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION The Director of Community Development
presented this item to Council stating that
the Participation Agreement by which the
Los Angeles County Community Development
Commission administers the City's Community
Development Block Grant program is
presented for execution.
Following discussion by Council regarding
grant funds and the agreement, it was moved
by McKeon. second by Koontz to approve the
agreement and authorize execution by the
Mayor and City Manager.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Motion Carried.
ITEM 16
NEW BUSINESS
SENATE BILL 1533
(GREENE) Councilwoman Darcy introduced this item to
Council stating that Senate Bill 1533,
authored by Leroy Greene, and currently in
t the Assembly, would significantly impact
school districts' cities' and counties'
abilities to provide for adequate school
facilities that are a direct result of
building development.
Council Minutes
Page 8.
Addressing the Council opposing this item
was: Alan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue,
Santa Clarita.
It was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to
direct staff to prepare a letter to the 3
assembly people in our valley and to the
Assembly Committee, when it is formed.
Following discussion by Council regarding
the impact on our schools, it was also
decided to send letters to the 3 school
boards in the valley and request letters be
sent in opposition to this item.
With no objections it was so ordered.
ITEM 17
NEW BUSINESS
s— SYNCHRONIZATION OF
CITY AND COUNTY
GENERAL PLANNING
EFFORTS
The Director of Community Development
introduced this item to Council stating
that public hearings will be held in late
August relative to efforts to update the
Santa Clarita Valley Areawide General
Plan. Concerns regarding limited
information supplied regarding the basis
for the County's decision-making process
has prompted the City Manager to hire a
planning consultant to assist staff in
identifying, interpreting and responding to
the County's Plan Update and amendment
processing efforts.
Addressing the Council in favor of this
item was: Allen Cameron, 27612 Ennismore,
Santa Clarita. Addressing the Council in a
neutral position was: Bob Lathrop, 25105
Highspring, Newhall.
Following discussion by Council regarding
the 45 general plan amendments, it was
moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to draft
a letter from the Mayor to Supervisor
Antonovich requesting assistance in
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ITEM 18
NEW BUSINESS
SELECTION OF
LEGISLATIVE
REPRESENTATIVE
PUBLIC STATEMENT
(STAFF)
PUBLIC STATEMENT
(COUNCIL)
obtaining closer cooperation and
synchronization of our respective
jurisdictions general planning efforts.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
The City Manager introduced this item
stating that legislative representatives
have been interviewed. The Capital
Representation Group, consisting of Messrs.
Tim Egan, H. B. (Pete) Sandford and Norman
H. Emerson, is the City Manager's choice to
represent the City of Santa Clarita.
Following discussion by Council giving the
gentlemen their ideas of what they expect
from the group, it was moved by McKeon,
second by Koontz to set up a contract with
Capital Representation Group.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, Koontz, McKeon.
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Motion Carried.
The City Manager reported on the California
League of Cities Conference in San
Francisco, October 21 through 25 and
requested any Councilmembers attending to
take an extra half day to tour the
facilities at the city of San Mateo,
especially the regional park area.
Councilman Koontz expressed his concerns
about traffic problems at Peachland and
Lyons due to a new shopping center and
requested the Traffic Engineer to study the
situation.
Councilwoman Darcy stated that she received
a letter from Rick Tello, Crossglade
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CLOSED SESSION
(RECESS)
Avenue, Canyon Country regarding ride
sharing. A letter will be written in
response to Mr. Tellos' request, also some
investigation into Commuter Computer and
other ride -sharing companies.
Councilman McKeon expressed his concerns
regarding rules on the use of the Council
Chambers. Following discussion by Council,
it was decided to hold a moratorium on the
use of the Council Chambers and allow only
other governmental agencies to use the
facility and to place the subject on the
August 8th agenda.
At 9:40 p.m. it was moved by Koontz, second
by Darcy to call a recess to a Closed
Session. With no objection, it was so
ordered.
A personnel matter of subsequent need was
discussed in closed session. It was moved
by Koontz, second by McKeon to create a
part time position in the Parks &
Recreation Department of Administrative
Assistant at a salary of $25,000.00
annually.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: Boyer
Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:23 p.m., it was moved by Koontz,
second by McKeon to adjourn the meeting to
a study session on August 2nd, at 7:30
p.m. With no objections, it was so ordered.
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H. Heidt, Mayor