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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-12 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. September 12, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, Ca. FLAG SALUTE Public Works Director led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL All members were present with the exception of Councilwoman Darcy. Also present were City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Parks & Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin; Public Works Director, John Medina; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; and Assistant City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to add items 114a and 21 to the agenda as subsequent need items which arose after the posting of the agenda and to remove 17 from the consent calendar for discussion. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Absent: Darcy Motion carried. It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to approve the agenda as amended. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to approve the MINUTES minutes of August 22, 1989, as corrected. With no objections, it was so ordered. COUNCILWOMAN At 6:43 p.m., Councilwoman Darcy entered the room. DARCY ENTERS PROCLAMATION The Mayor read a proclamation for Adjustable Wrench for Gas Meter Shut -Off Month which is part of the Earthquake Survival Program. PRESENTATIONS Dick Keysor, from the Henry Mayo Foundation, presented the Councilmembers with plaques for their participation in a reception and dinner to raise funds for the Adult Day Care Center at Henry Mayo Hospital 19C Council Minutes September 12, 1989 CONSENT CALENDAR Following discussion regarding the contract with Management ITEM 1 Services Institute, who will perform a study on all special ACCEPTANCE OF VIA and measurable services in the City, it was moved by Boyer DONA CHRISTA second by Koontz to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll ITEM 2 call vote: EMPLOYEE Ayes: ,Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt COMPENSATION Noes: None RESOLUTION NO. Consent Calendar approved. 89-116 ITEM 3 1990 CALIFORNIA WILD- LIFE PROTECTION INITIATIVE ITEM 4 - TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN -RESOLUTION NO. 89-114 ITEM 5 EBELDEN AVE. STREET NAME CHANGE- RESOLUTION NO. 89-85 ITEM 6 DEMAND REGISTER RESOLUTION 89-117 ITEM 7 ANALYSIS OF CITY SERVICES & COSTS ITEM 8 The City Manager introduced this item to Council stating NEW BUSINESS that the City had received a letter from the Santa Clarita REQUEST FOR Valley Chamber of Commerce requesting the City's PATRONAGE IN participation in the development of a historical Santa THE SANTA CLARITA Clarita booklet at a cost of $3,000.00. VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HISTORY Following discussion regarding mass mailings and Prop. 73, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve and authorize expenditures and appropriate $3,000 from the contingency reserve fund, upon review and approval of the City Attorney. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koonty, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 9 The Public Works Director reported that a request was made NEW BUSINESS to review the operation of traffic at the intersection of LYONS AVENUE/ Lyons Avenue and Peachland Avenue due to the access drive- PEACHLAND AVE. ways to a recently developed mini mall on the southeast RESOLUTION corner. NO. 89-109 -2- Council Minutes September 12, 1989 Following discussion regarding wider driveways, it was "^ moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 89-109 which prohibits southbound traffic on Peachland Avenue from making a left turn into the first driveway south of Lyons Avenue and directed staff to prepare a press release and to notify the businesses in the area. On roll all vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-109 adopted ITEM 10 The Traffic Engineer explained that this item is in receipt NEW BUSINESS of a petition from concerned employees of the area of AVENUE SCOTT & Avenue Scott and Avenue Stanford. A study has been AVENUE STANFORD conducted to determine the need of additional traffic RESOLUTION NO. control. 89-115 Following discussion regarding the traffic in this area, and the accident history at Hobbs and Bouquet Canyon, it was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 89-115 establishing stop regulations for, and parking regulations in the proximity of the intersection of Avenue Scott and Avenue Stanford. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-115 adopted. ITEM 11 The Parks & Recreation Director introduced this item to NEW BUSINESS the Council stating that the Parks & Recreation Commission GOALS FOR PARKS & have devoted three meetings during August to discuss and RECREATION develop goals and objectives for Parks and Recreation in the City's General Plan development process. The Commission is requesting the City Council review the goals and objectives and direct that it be presented to the General Plan Advisory Committee. Laurene Weste, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission, presented an overview of the goals and objectives. Addressing the Council on this issue was: Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita. Following discussion regarding commercial uses suggested in the list of goals and the Historical Society submitting their ideas to the General Plan Advisory Committee, it was moved by Koontz,, second by Boyer, to direct the Parks and Recreation Commission to submit their goals for the General Plan and make their presentation to the General Plan Advisory Committee. With no objections, it was so ordered. -3- Council Minutes September 12, 1989 ITEM 12 Mayor Heidt reported that a letter has been received from NEW BUSINESS the Board of Supervisors regarding the sale of alcoholic SALE OF ALCOHOLIC beverages in conjunction with the sale of motor vehicle BEVERAGES IN fuel in which the County changed their ordinance. CONJUNCTION WITH THE SALE OF MOTOR Following discussion regarding alcoholic licenses, it was VEHICLE FUEL moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to refer to staff to prepare an ordinance and to prepare a report that is based upon pending licenses for alcohol in the City of Santa Clarita. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 13 Mayor Heidt stated that this item was placed on the agenda NEW BUSINESS to support the efforts initiated by the City of West Covina SUPPORT OF expanding immunity from liability for police agencies and RESOLUTION police officers to include good faith actions in the RELATING TO provision of police services. OFFICER IMMUNITY It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to support the resolution with an affirmative vote at the League of California Cities Conference on October 24th, issue a letter to West Covina stating our support. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 14 The City Manager introduced this item to Council stating NEW BUSINESS that the issue of solid waste is a serious problem in the ^ CITIZEN COMMITTEE nation as well as the City of Banta Clarita. He reported ON SOLID WASTE that formation of a citizen committee on Solid Waste MANAGEMENT Management would provide community involvement and input. The Committee would be appointed by the Council to study and make recommendations; will consist of nine members who reside locally and represent all segments of the City; provisions for additional nominees as the City Council may suggest they will be formed and disbanded after one year unless the Council determines otherwise. The City Manager gave an overview of the duties of the Committee. Those addressing the Council were: Jill Klajic, 28040 Langside, Santa Clarita and Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing, Santa Clarita. Following discussion regarding the selection of the Committee, it was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to direct staff to prepare a resolution for formation of the Citizen Committee and to follow the same procedures as for the GPAC Committee. The motion was amended by McKeon, second by Koontz to appoint eleven members of the Committee rather than nine members. With no objections, it was so ordered. -4- City Council Minutes September 12, 1989 ITEM 14a Mayor Heidt read a letter from the Elsmere Corporation NEW BUSINESS advising cities in Los Angeles County of landfill projects ELSMERE CORP. including Elsmere Canyon. They stated a land use permit has been filed and an Environmental Impact Report needs to be completed. The Corporation also introduced a new concept for collecting the public's disposal. It was moved by Boyer second by McKeon to refer to staff for recommendations. With no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS The Mayor,called a recess at 8:25 p.m. RECONVEYNE The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:55 p.m. ITEM 15 This item was presented to Council at the meeting of July NEW BUSINESS 11, 1989. At that time, staff was directed to address the NEW ROOFS IN FIRE issue of amending the City Building Code to prohibit the ZONE 3 TO BE use of wood shake and/or wood shingle roof coverings within CLASS C MATERIALS all established fire zones in the City. The fire zones will BUILDING CODE differentiate fire hazard areas. AMENDMENT ORD. NO. 89-21 The Director of Public Works presented a report and film presentation on fire hazards due to wood shake roofs. The Director of Public Works introduced Keith Horn, L. A. County Fire Department who offered support for this ordinance and answered questions from the floor. Addressing the Council in support of this item was: Bill Millar, 25367 Avenida Ronada, Santa Clarita. Following discussion by Council, regarding educating the homeowner associations and having the CC&R's adopt City's recommendations, it was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to waive further reading and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 89-21. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt. Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-21 passed to second reading. A second motion was made by Koontz, second by Boyer to direct staff to look into whether or not the City fire zones need to be changed. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 16 The City Manager presented this item for Council's NEW BUSINESS consideration regarding the retention of membership INDEPENDENT CITIES in the Independent Cities Association (ICA) for fiscal year ASSOCIATION 1989-90. MEMBERSHIP -5- City Council Minutes September 12, 1989 P Following discussion by Council, regarding continuance of membership, it was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to retain membership in the Independent cities Association and pay the membership dues of $5,000.00. With no objections it was so ordered. ITEM 17 The Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director NEW BUSINESS presented this item to Council which is a City -initiated JOINT RESOLUTION proposal to annex approximately 1473 acres of inhabited OF NEGOTIATED territory to the City of Santa Clarita. PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER FOR It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to approve ANNEXATION NO. Resolution No. 89-118, approving the negotiated property 1988-01 ("PINE- tax transfer for Annexation No. 1988-01 and direct staff TREE/TIMBERLANE") to submit Resolution No. 89-118 and seven certified copies to the Local Agency Formation Commission for joint action by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-118 adopted. ITEM 18 The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted an NEW BUSINESS ordinance relating to actions to recover possession of a TAKING POSSESSION rental unit from a tenant using the premises or allowing OF RENTAL UNITS the premises to be used for illegal drug dealing activities FROM TENANTS or purposes. INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL DRUG It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to refer this item ACTIVITIES to staff who are currently studying the socio-economic problems within the community. With no objections it was so ordered. ITEM 19 The Revenue Collector, Terri Maus, presented this item to NEW BUSINESS Council stating that the City has been invited to PURCHASE OF participate in the Chamber of Commerce "Business Expo. PORTABLE DISPLAY 1989." The purchase of a portable display unit is suggested UNIT for presenting professional displays. Following discussion by Council regarding the type of display unit, it was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to authorize the expenditure of $4,550.00 for the purchase of the portable display unit including the text only header as well as the necessary graphics. The Director of Finance requested that the funds to purchase the portable display unit be deducted from the Appropriations Reserve Account and credited to the General Services account number 01-4605-402. The above motion was amended to reflect the Directors' request, motion made by Koontz, second by McKeon. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion Carried. -6- Council Minutes September 12, 1989 ITEM 20 NEW BUSINESS RIO VISTA ROADWAY ALIGNMENT LYONS AVENUE TO HIGHWAY 14 - 1. STATUS REPORT, 2. ALTER- NATIVE ALIGNMENT Mayor Heidt turned the gavel over to Mayor Pro -Tem Darcy due to a conflict of interest. The Director of Public Works presented this item to Council stating that the aerial survey of the Rio Vista alignment from Bouquet Canyon to Lyons Avenue has been performed. The alignment has been presented to a committee representing the Placerita Homeowners Association with concepts and ideas exchanged and a presentation is being prepared for the association prior to bringing the alternative alignments to the City Council for adoption. Addressing the Council on a this item were: Doug Ring, Palmer Associates, no address given; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Canyon Country. Following discussion by Council regarding the development agreements and the cost of the alternate alignments it was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to establish a sub -committee with 2 Councilmembers and City staff to review the alignments. Councilmembers Koontz and McKeon were appointed to the sub -committee which will meet on September 21 at 1:30 p.m. in city Hall. Results will be brought to Council at the meeting of September 26. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon. Noes: Boyer. Abstain: Heidt. Motion Carried. The Mayor resumed the gavel for the remainder of the meeting. ITEM 21 The Assistant City Manager/Community Development NEW BUSINESS Director presented this item to Council and stated that, in INFRASTRUCTURE May of 1988, Los Angeles County contracted with Daniel, STUDY Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall to determine the status of certain infrastructure in the Santa Clarita Valley for future needs, based on population and future growth. The report has been reviewed at the staff level and a letter has been prepared to Jim Hartl and the Regional Planning Commission to be presented September 13, 1989. It was moved by Boyer second by Darcy to approve the presentation and discussion of the report with Los Angeles County and the Consultants on September 13th. With no objections, it was so ordered. -7- Council Minutes September 12, 1959 PUBLIC STATEMENT Addressing the Council was Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore (AUDIENCE) Avenue, Canyon Country who expressed congratulations to everyone connected with the defeat of bill SB -1533, the Mira report and his concerns that another bill of its type will, pass. Mr. Cameron also expressed his concerns with the Via Princes sa/White s Canyon Bridge and roadway and the delays in its completion. Also addressing the Council was Andrew Kulick, 27150-2 Hideaway Avenue, Canyon Country, who expressed his concerns with the ,upcoming Frontier Days Parade and police control regarding blockage of his street which is in the parade route. This will be referred to Council and the City Attorney. PUBLIC STATEMENT The City Attorney stated that the zoning ordinance for (COUNCIL) Adult Businesses is being strengthened at the request of Council and will be ready for presentation soon. Councilman Boyer expressed his concerns that the builders signs are still being illegally posted each weekend and the necessity of enforcement by the sheriff's deputies. Councilman Boyer also presented an article from the L. A. Times concerning employers helping employees to purchase housing. He requested staff prepare'a presentation on this item to assist City employees at no expense to the City or the taxpayers. Councilman Boyer also requested the school support item regarding housing tracts planned by Larwin and Newhall Land and Farm be placed on the next agenda. It was moved by Boyer second by Koontz to consider this a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt. Noes: None Motion Carried. A second motion was made by Boyer, second by Koontz to fax a letter to Supervisor Antonovich and the County Board of Supervisors supporting the school district's need for contributions by the developers and for the County to enforce this. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt. Noes: None. Motion Carried. Councilwoman Darcy requested sending letters to school committees, the Governor and local state legislative representatives to research the feasibility of giving a tax exemption to developers that donate land for schools. The Mayor stated that September 15th is POW/MIA Recognition Day and requested City flags be at half-staff. -8- Council Minutes September 12, 1989 The Mayor also stated that she received letters from the City of Huntington Park regarding the National League of Cities home mortgage interest deduction and a letter from the City of Sunnyvale regarding a federal tax code deferral on trading property. This is called a 1031 exchange. She received another letter from the City of West Covina regarding AB1130 Land Use Restrictions. The Mayor stated that she will be attending a recycling conference on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. CLOSED SESSION At 11:25 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session to discuss the proposed property acquisition under government code 54956.8 Saugus Rehabilitation Site and a pending litigation under government code 54956.9. ADJOURNMENT At 12:05 a.m., the meeting was adjourned. The next Council meeting will be September 26, 6:30 p.m. A nice H. Heidt yor 10