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Home My WebLink About1989-08-08 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. August 8, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 6:34 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; Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Tim McOsker; Dick Kopecky, Deputy City Engineer; Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Geri Miller -Davis, City Clerk's Office. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to pull item 2, and add items 113 and #la as subsequent need items which arose after the posting of the agenda and to approve agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the minutes of July 25, 1989 as corrected. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS HIGHWAY `WDE - — ORDINANCE NO. 89-20 This item was introduced to Council at the City Council meeting of July 25, 1989. The Ordinance has been reviewed by the Council's Municipal Code Subcommittee and is presented now by the City Attorney for adoption. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to waive further reading of Ordinance Council Minutes Page 2. No. 89-20 and adopt. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt. Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-20 adopted. ITEM Is UNFINISHED BUSINESS - ELSMERE CANYON Councilman Boyer expressed his concerns about Elsmere Canyon regarding environmental impact, traffic, and water supply. He clarified that no agreement has been reached between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Santa Clarita and that approval is still needed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. ITEM 2 The Emergency Access Agreement that was CONSENT CALENDAR approved by council on June 27, 1989 to CIRCLE J DEVELOPMENT provide for a second means of access for EMERGENCY ACCESS Circle J Ranch residents has been revised AGREEMENT due to concerns expressed by the owners ITEM 3 regarding the wording within certain APPROVAL AND phrases. Minor revisions were made for ACCEPTANCE OF clarification but the provisions and DEDICATIONS -TRACT requirements of the agreement remain NO. 44965 unchanged. ITEM 4 APPLICATION FOR Addressing the Council in opposition to this STATE/LOCAL item were: Kathleen Hassen, Old Orchard 2, TRANSPORTATION Santa Clarita; and Bob Lathrop, 25105 DEMONSTRATION Highspring, Newhall PROGRAM STATE SHARE FUNDS (S.B. After discussion by Council, it was moved by 140) RESO.NO.89-102 Darcy, second by McKeon to approve the ITEM 5 Consent Calendar. APPROVAL AND On roll call vote: ACCEPTANCE OF Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt DEDICATIONS -VICINITY Noes: None OF THE SOUTHEAST Absent: None CORNERt;b�- CIRCLE J Consent Calendar approved. RANCH•ROAV-ANb VIA PRINCES5i1 TRACT NO. 44452 ITEM 6 EBELDON AVENUE SOUTH OF CALGROVE BOULEVARD Council Minutes Page 3. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 89-104 ITEM 8 NEW BUSINESS NON -AFFORDABLE HOUSING ITEM 9 NEW BUSINESS POLICY REGARDING USE OF CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS RECESS RECONVENE ITEM 10 NEW BUSINESS AWARD OF -CONTRACT SOLEDAD_G&NYON ROAD FROM 60Q6F -WESTERLY TO 200 -FEET EASTERLY OF CAMP PLENTY ROAD PROJECT 89-4 The President of the Santa Clarita Board of Realtors made a presentation regarding non -affordable housing in the City. Tapes and books were presented to the Councilmembers for viewing. The City Manager presented this item stating that the City currently has no written policy regarding the use of the City Council Chambers and it has been the practice of staff to allow community organizations to use the Council Chambers at no cost. The City Council may adopt a policy to either allow or disallow public use of the Council Chambers possibly to non-profit groups only. After discussion by Council, it was decided to have staff modify the policy set forth in Resolution 88-118 for use of the Council Chambers. The Mayor called a recess at 7:55 p.m. The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:11 p.m. The Deputy City Engineer presented this item to Council stating that at the City Council meeting of June 27, 1989, the sole bid received for Project 89-4 was rejected by Council. The project plans were modified, as authorized, and the project readvertised. Bids were received again on July 20, 1989 and the low bidder was Steiny Council Minutes Page 4. ITEM 11 REQUEST FOR SUPPORT, CITY OF LOMITA RESO. NO. 89-105 ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS COMPREHENSIVE STREET TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTG_: and Company, Inc. Following discussion by Council, it was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to award the contract to Steiny and Company, Inc. and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract in the amount of $74,400.00 after the required bonds and insurance forms have been submitted by the contractor. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion Carried. This item is on the agenda at the request of Mayor Heidt for Councils' consideration of Resolution No. 89-105 as requested by the City of Lomita. This Resolution urges members of Congress who represent the City of Santa Clarita to pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting disrespectful treatment of the American flag. After discussion by Council, it was moved by Darcy, second by McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 89-105 and mail copies to our congressional representatives and a copy to the city of Lomita. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-105 adopted. The Director of Parks and Recreation presented this item to Council stating that at its meeting of June 26, 1989, Council approved the specifications for bid on the Comprehensive Street Tree Maintenance Contract. This project is for street tree maintenance and city-wide street tree Council Minutes Page 5. ITEM 13 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE FUNDS UNDER SB 821 RESOLUTION NO. 89-106 & NO. 89-107 spraying, along with provisions for emergency response to tree problems. Bids were received and publicly opened and the low bidder for the tree trimming portion is Golden Bear Arborists, Inc. The tree spraying portion of the bid from this company was not within the budget allocation. Following discussion by Council, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to award the contract to the low bidder for tree trimming, maintenance and emergency trimming services, in the amount of $189,664.50 and emergency trimming services at $150 per hour, as needed, and reject all other bids; authorize the Mayor to execute the contract in the amount listed above after the required bonds and insurance forms have been submitted by the contractor; and reject the tree spraying portion of the contract, due to budget overture. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion Carried. The Director of Parks and Recreation presented this item to Council stating that the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) has invited the City to apply for bicycle and pedestrian facilities funding available under Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (SB - 821). These funds may be used for the following activities related to pedestrian and bicycle facilities: preliminary engineering leading to construction; right of way acquisition; construction and re -construction; repair and maintenance (off-street bikeways only); and the purchase and installation of features, such as bike parking racks, benches, Council Minutes Page 6. drinking fountains, and changing rooms, which are accessible to the general public. Following discussion by Council, it was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to approve Resolution No. 89-106 and Resolution No. 89-107 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreements. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolutions No. 89-106 and 89-107 adopted. PUBLIC STATEMENT (COUNCIL) Councilwoman Darcy invited participants to the Lions Club Golf Tournament to be held August 26th, 1989 as well as - to the unveiling of a plaque honoring Dale Robertson on the Walk of Western Stars on Thursday, August 10th, 1989. Councilwoman Darcy also announced that a railroad representative will be contacted to speak at a future Council meeting on railroad easements, safety and answer general questions. The Council discussed the possibility of city streets being numbered by contracts. The possibility of establishing a Day Labor Ordinance was also discussed and will be presented on a future agenda. Council discussed the completion of Via Dona Christa, the barricades and possible planting of this area. Councilman McKeon thanked the SCOPE and Civic Associations for providing the membership list he requested. -- ---- The Mayor requested investigation into the missing, rustic street sign by her home. Council Minutes Page 7. ADJOURNMENT At 8:45 p.m., it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to adjourn the meeting to a closed session to discuss the acquisition of real property for a future civic center and City yard. With no objections, it was so ordered. a anice H. Heidt, Mayor