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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-26 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. September 26, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 6:34 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, Ca. FLAG SALUTE The Asst. City Engineer, Dick Kopecky, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL All members were present with the exception of Councilman McKeon. Also present were: Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Parks & Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin; Asst. City Engineer, Dick Kopecky; and Assistant City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to continue item 12 to the meeting of October 10th. With no objections, it was so ordered. Items #4, 6, and 13 were pulled from the consent calendar �— for discussion; item 423 was withdrawn from the agenda and will be placed on the study session agenda of October 4th; item 124 will be discussed after the closed session; move item #15 to #2 on the agenda. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to add item 123 to the agenda as a subsequent need item, which arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, Heidt Noes: None Absent: McKeon Motion carried. It was then moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to add 123a to the agenda as a subsequent need item, which arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, Heidt Noes: None Absent: McKeon Motion carried. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to add 123b to the agenda as a subsequent need item, which arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, Heidt Noes: None Absent: McKeon Motion carried. -1- City Council Minutes September 26, 1989 It was then moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to approve the agenda as amended. With no objections, it was so ordered. The Mayor requested this meeting be adjourned in the memory of Cliff Sales, a prominent member of this City. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented proclamations to Gary Sauer, for National Chess Week; Carol Rock, for American Cancer Society Day; and to College of the Canyons in celebration of its 20th anniversary and will be presented on October 7th at the festivities of the anniversary. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Heidt presented a plaque to Michael Lyons, the first Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Steve Schafhausen presented the City Council with the Golden Oak Tree Award. ITEM 1 The Mayor opened the public hearing. The Asst. City Clerk PUBLIC HEARING reported this item was published and posted in accordance APPEAL OF with the law, therefore, the public hearing was in order. PLANNING COMM. APPROVAL OF CUP The Asst. City Manager/Community Development Director 89-004 AND reported that at the request of the appellant and the PARKING PERMIT appellant's attorney, this public hearing be continued 89-001 - to the meeting of October 10th due to the absence of RESOLUTION 89-120 appellant's attorney. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to continue this public hearing to October 10, 1989. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 2 It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to continue this UNFINISHED item to October 10, 1989. With no objections, it was so BUSINESS ordered. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB LEASE ITEM 2a The Asst. City Manager stated that City staff has been (ITEM 15) contacted by the Elsmere Preservation Committee who have ELSMERE CANYON requested a five minute presentation to the Council. PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Marsha McLean made the presentation and presented the Council with petitions of 1620 signatures opposing the landfill. Mayor Heidt presented to the Elsmere Preservation Committee a hand-out which is the City's review of the Sunshine Canyon Landfill and felt that the hand-out was a very good summary of the Environmental Impact Report. The Mayor also reported on the Solid Waste Committee which is in the process of being formed and is on the agenda tonight. -2- City Council Minutes September 26, 1989 ITEM 3 The Asst. City Engineer stated this is the second reading UNFINISHED of Ordinance No. 89-21 and that the Fire Department is BUSINESS -looking into the fire zone areas and staff will be NEW ROOFS IN proposing recommendations of possible changes. FIRE ZONE AREA 3 ORDINANCE 89-21 The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 89-21. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 89-21. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, Heidt Noes: None Absent: McKeon Ordinance No. 89-21 adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR Item 14, the Citizen Advisory Committee on Solid Waste ITEM 4 Management, dates of interviews were discussed. There CITIZEN ADVISORY is a discrepancy on October 23rd and October 24th. The COMMITTEE ON October 24th date will be changed to October 30th. Staff SOLID WASTE will work with Council on three interview dates. RESOLUTION 89-126 ITEM 5 Resolution No. 89-126 creating a Citizen Advisory STREET TREE Committee on Solid Waste was amended in Section 1 to read: SPRAYING CONTRACT "pool and such additional nominees as the City Council ITEM 6 may suggest....". It was moved by Koontz, second by CAPAC STREET Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 89-126 as modified. On STREET roll call vote: NAME Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, Heidt CHANGE Noes: None RESOLUTION 89-96 Absent: McKeon ITEM 7 Resolution No. 89-126 adopted. BANN STREET NAME CHANGE Councilman Boyer requested that if we are going to change RESOLUTION 89-121 street names, as in items #6 & 7, that house numbers should ITEM 8 be considered by asking the City Engineer to come up with a ANNEXATION TO plan for street numbering, at least for new streets, that SANITATION DIST. ultimately the public would choose to adopt. Councilman RESOLUTION 89-122 Boyer felt that people might be more willing to use shorter ITEM 9 numbering systems rather than the 5 digit numbers. Staff MORTGAGE INTEREST was requested to come up with a street numbering system that RESOLUTION 89-127 is based on the center of the City with a 3 to 5 year ITEM 10 change -over time. The Asst. City Manager stated that this PARCEL MAP 16085 would be a future study session topic. ITEM 11 ACCEPTANCE OF The City Attorney recommended that item #13, the contract - PROJECT 89-2 for the County General Plan Amendment Study, be approved by ITEM 12 by the Council subject to approval by the City Attorney as RESOLUTION 89-128 changes recommended by the City Attorney's office were not DEMAND REGISTER made. ITEM 13 CONTRACT FOR It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to approve the COUNTY GENERAL consent calendar items 5 through 13 with amendments to be PLAN AMENDMENT made to item 13. On roll call vote: STUDY Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, Heidt Noes: None Absent: McKeon Motion carried. -3- City Council Minutes September 26, 1989 ITEM 14 The Asst. City Engineer introduced this item to Council NEW BUSINESS stating that the availability of solid waste landfills is DRAFT EIR - rapidly being depleted. BFI is proposing a major expansion SUNSHINE CANYON of the Sunshine Canyon Landfill. The Environmental Impact Report is very comprehensive and appears to cover most issues that would be of concern regarding such a project. The Asst. City Engineer commented on the advantages and disadvantages that staff perceives if the project is implemented and recommended these comments and concerns be transmitted to the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission and requesting their response to us. The following persons addressed the Council: Mary Edwards, 17129 Orozco, Granada Hills; Wayde Hunter, 12354 E1 Oro Way, Granada Hills; Don Mullally, 10418 Gothic Ave., Granada Hills; Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall; James McCarthy, P.O. Box 801643, Santa Clarita; Laurene Weste, P.O. Box 921, Santa Clarita; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country; Michael Lyons, 27362 Garza Drive, Saugus; Chris Funk, 555 So.Flower St., 23rd Floor, Los Angeles, 90071, representative from BFI. Following discussion by the Council regarding the issue of the amount of water in the canyon, re -use of the water, the public hearing in the County in October regarding the EIR, a recommendation that BFI donate the East Canyon area to the Woodlands Park, and the oak trees which will be destroyed in the Canyon, it was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer to direct staff to transmit a letter to the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission, as an interim letter, stating the City's comments and requesting a response from them and to continue to the meeting of October 30th for further action. With no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS At 8:18 p.m. the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 8:38 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. ITEM 16 Councilmembers Boyer and Darcy have requested this item NEW BUSINESS be placed on the agenda. The Asst. City Manager/Community SPHERE OF Development Director reported that Councilmembers Boyer and INFLUENCE Darcy, the City Manager and Don Williams of the Community Development Dept. made a presentation to approximately 50 people at a meeting in Castaic. Staff went through a professional objective analysis from a planning perspective to determine which area should be included in the sphere or influence. -4- City Council Minutes September 26, 1989 The following persons addressed the Council on this item: David Jones, 31528 Karena Ave., Castaic; Michael Kotch, 28701 W. Sloan Canyon Rd., Castaic: Frank Goitz. 32342 No. Green Hill Dr., Castaic; Ted Bavin, 28150 Branch Rd., Castaic; Dick Millar, 31212 Lake Hills Rd., Castaic; Allan Cameron, 27612_Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country; Jeff Preach, 31744 Castaic Rd., Castaic; P.T. Barnum, 28144 Branch Rd., Castaic; Sandra Thomas, 27765 Church St., Castaic; Barbara Martin, 30375 Hasley Canyon Rd., Castaic; Duane Potts, 30415 Sloan Canyon, Saugus; Gerald Barnes, 31563 Castaic Rd., Castaic; Michielle Cazan, 28545 Victoria Blvd., Castaic; Mike Reiner, 27638 Firebrand, Castaic; Dennis Havranek, 24838 Newhall Ave., Newhall; P.J. Ivey, 27809 Ferguson Dr., Castaic; Theresa Muilli, 39135 Olive Ave., Castaic. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to receive the report and schedule a presentation at the October 10, 1989 Council meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 18 The Asst. City Manager/Community Development Director NEW BUSINESS stated that during the past months, the GPAC has been GENERAL PLAN meeting, reviewing technical background information and PROGRESS REPORT general planning principles, and discussing issues, goals and policies for the future of this Valley. The GPAC would like to keep the Council updated on a monthly basis and asks that the Council meet with the GPAC for a joint meeting on October 19th. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to meet with the GPAC on October 19, 1989. With no objections, it was so ordered. -5- Following discussion by Council regarding the advantages of belonging to a sphere of influence, the development and growth of Castaic, the LAFCO meeting which is tentatively scheduled for November 15th, and another meeting with the people of Castaic, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz that no amendment be made to the sphere of influence report at this time and that staff send a letter to the LAFCO describing the input received to date from the citizens in Castaic. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 17 The Asst. City Manager/Community Development Director NEW BUSINESS introduced this item to the Council and reported that'in EVALUATION OF July, 1989 the City solicited and obtained the services: COUNTY GENERAL of Tierra Planning & Design, Inc. to obtain information PLAN AMENDMENTS and evaluate the forty-five General Plan Amendments that are pending before the County of Los Angeles. The consultant made copies of all available County files relative to the proposed plan amendments and is currently finalizing the report. At the meeting of October 10th, a representative from Tierra Planning & Design, Inc. will give a report and be available to answer questions. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to receive the report and schedule a presentation at the October 10, 1989 Council meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 18 The Asst. City Manager/Community Development Director NEW BUSINESS stated that during the past months, the GPAC has been GENERAL PLAN meeting, reviewing technical background information and PROGRESS REPORT general planning principles, and discussing issues, goals and policies for the future of this Valley. The GPAC would like to keep the Council updated on a monthly basis and asks that the Council meet with the GPAC for a joint meeting on October 19th. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to meet with the GPAC on October 19, 1989. With no objections, it was so ordered. -5- City Council Minutes September 26, 1989 ITEM 19 The Asst. City Manager/Community Development Director NEW BUSINESS stated that on July 31, 1989, Supervisor Antonovich sent AIR QUALITY a letter to Mayor Heidt concerning the need to amend the MANAGEMENT PLAN recently approved Air Quality Management Plan. The first proposed amendment to the AQM Plan is for an independently prepared cost effectiveness study. The second proposed amendment concerns questionable job and housing forecasts and the need to protect local land use authority from regional and state intervention. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Eva Goetz, 27201 Tourney Rd., Santa Clarita, representative of BIA. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to send a letter of support to the Environmental Protection Agency, State Air Resources Board and Supervisor Antonovich, supporting the Plan and not endorsing recommendations for amendments, continue monitoring the implementation of the AQM Plan and keeping the City Council informed of any changes or new issues, and to continue to incorporate air quality concerns into all current and advance planning activities. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Koontz, Heidt Noes: Darcy Absent: McKeon Motion carried. ITEM 20 The Parks & Recreation Director introduced this item to NEW BUSINESS Council stating that the Roberti -Z -Berg -Harris Urban Open ROBERTI-Z-BERG- Space and Recreation Grant Program was started in 1976. HARRIS GRANT This program was revised in 1984 through passage of AB737, RESOLUTION 89-125 changing the matching requirements to 702 State/ 302 Local instead of 752 State/ 252 Local. These grant funds will be used for a restroom facility in the area where the sports activities are held at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Park. Addressing the Council on this item was: Laurene Weste, Parks & Recreation Commission Chairperson. Following discussion by Council regarding the use of the funds, it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adopt Resolution No. 89-125 and to refer the Resolution to the Parks & Recreation Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, Heidt Noes: None Absent: McKeon Resolution No. 89-125 adopted. 5-19 City Council Minutes September 26, 1989 ITEM 21 Mayor Heidt requested this item be placed on the agenda NEW BUSINESS approving Resolution No. 89-123 which supports the concepts 1990 CENSUS of counting everyone in the 1990 Census without regard to RESOLUTION 89-123 citizenship status. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 89-123. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, Heidt Noes: None Absent: McKeon Resolution No. 89-123 adopted. ITEM 22 The Asst. City Engineer stated that traffic is a problem NEW BUSINESS and in order to solve the problem, we need a transportation ONE-HALF CENT network. LACTC has outlined in their report a number of SALES TAX improvements to provide what they consider a transportation INCREASE network to solve the traffic problems by the year 2000 RESOLUTION 89-124. There is no funding program that can take care of all of the improvements and would like to present a 1/20 sales tax increase to the voters. The 1/20 sales tax will return to the City 1.3 million dollars which still leaves a 600,000 per year shortfall in future years even if the measure passes. In order to present this issue to the voters, resolutions must be adopted by a majority of the cities representing a majority of the population in the County approving that this be placed on the ballot. Following discussion regarding the Mello -Roos Measure, the State having a measure on the ballot increasing gas taxes, provisions of the funding mechanisms, the administration of the collection of sales tax, etc. it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to direct staff to provide a matrix or analysis of the funding mechanisms and return to Council. With no objections, it was so ordered. Motion carried. Resolution No. 89-124 was not adopted. ITEM 23 Councilman Boyer stated that the Code Enforcement Officer SIGN ENFORCEMENT for the City did a good job in confiscating signs for open houses, garage sales, etc. The Council discussed the misunderstandings of the community regarding signage and requested staff to set up a meeting with the Board of Realtors. The Asst. City Manager/Community Development Director stated that at a study session, the Planning Commission will be discussing quick -fix items for signage and the sign ordinance. -7- City Council Minutes September 26, 1989 ITEM 23a Mayor Heidt stated that a citizen had spoken to her in SAND & GRAVEL regards to a large hole in the river near the Frontier Days Fairground which appeared to be a sand and gravel operation. The Public Works Department has looked into the matter and found that this company had been operating without permits. The operations have been shut down and the company has applied to the County for a CUP. The Council directed the Public Works Department to write a letter of protest to the County of Los Angeles in regards to the application of the CUP. ITEM 23b Councilman Boyer requested this item be discussed as a SENATE LOCAL result of a telephone call from Hunt Braly. GOVT. HEARING Hunt Braly, 23825 Del Monte, Santa Clarita, stated that this hearing is on October 11th. AB2460 (Hanigan) passed the State Assembly and was sent to the Senate Local Government Hearing where it was sent to an interim hearing which will be held On October 11th. The Bill requires there be a financing plan for infrastructure before approval of developments. People are encouraged to write to Senator Bergeson giving specific reasons why they support the Bill. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to support the Bill and to direct staff to contact Senator Bergeson and the Senate Local Government Committee as to the City's 'input. With no objections, it was so ordered. PUBLIC STATEMENT Addressing the Council were: Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr. (AUDIENCE) Canyon Country - concerned about signs and suggested the City send a large care package to Charleston, South Carolina; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall - concerned about the Campaign Limitation Ordinance. City Attorney to prepare a statement for Council for the October 10th meeting; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing, Newhall - requested status of the City calendar. Asst. City Clerk explained the calendar is in the City Clerk's Office. PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilman Boyer asked about a DP or PD overlay in our (COUNCIL) zoning and requested staff put into place this overlay. He stated he was disturbed with an insurance building which will be built on Wiley Canyon Road which does not tie in with any other architecture in Valencia. The Asst. City Manager stated that there has been architecture review of this building and this issue has been addressed. Councilwoman Darcy received a mailgram from the League of California Cities asking our City to send in a mailgram to veto SB2117 (Greene) establishing compulsive arbitration for collective bargaining for firefighters. She requested staff to send a mailgram. -8- City Council Minutes September 26, 1989 CLOSED SESSION At 11:18 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting to a closed session to discuss personnel matters and the property acquisition under Government Code 54956.8, described as 238 acres at the Southeast quadrant of Soledad Canyon Rd. and Bouquet Canyon Road. ITEM 24 Following the closed session, it was moved by Koontz, second PURCHASE OF LAND by Boyer to approve the agreement for the purchase of property at the price authorized to be communicated by the City's negotiator, authorize City staff to spend up to $200,000 on a feasibility study and approve the negative declaration. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, Heidt Noes: None Absent: McKeon Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT At 11:50 p.m., it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adjourn to the study session of October 4, 1989, 7:30 p.m. The City Council also adjourned the meeting in memory of Cliff Sales a prominent member of this City. ATTRCT. city GierK 10 �VO�L anice H. Heidt ayor