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Home My WebLink About1989-10-30 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. October 30, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 6:31 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, Ca. FLAG SALUTE The Director of Parks & Recreation, Jeff Kolin, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Asst. City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Parks & Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Director of Public Works, John Medina; and Assistant City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to add items #.1 and .2 to the agenda as 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. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to adjourn that adjournment of the meeting be in the memory of Jill Hartman and Manny Felix. With no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to add item #.3 to the agenda as 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. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to add item $.4 to the agenda as 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. It was then moved by Darcy, 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 October 10, 1989. With no objections, it was so ordered. -1- City Council Minutes October 30, 1989 PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented proclamations for Youth Appreciation Week to Carl Woerter of the Optimist Club; National Car Care Month to Kelly Clark; U.S. Marine Corps Recognition Week and Californians for Drug Free Youth which will be mailed. PRESENTATIONS The Mayor presented a plaque to Chris Connelly for coordinating and operating a Country Fair which profited $130,000 to purchase emergency preparedness supplies for the schools in Santa Clarita. The Mayor also presented certificates to the Wm. S. Hart Pony Baseball Mustang Division who won the World Series Championships. ITEM .1 The following addressed the Council regarding two accidents COUNTY CORONER whereby the Coroner did not arrive for removal of the bodies for up to 3 1/2 hours and suggestions as to how the City can obtain a Coroner for this area: Kevin Cornthall, 28140 Winterdale Drive, Canyon Country; James Burns, 19015 Stillmore St., Canyon Country; Ed Guyot, 19236-B Avenue of the Oaks, Santa Clarita; Dawn Famularc, 19319 Delight St., Canyon Country. Suggestions made by the above were: 1) family practitioner; 2) helicopter pick-up for the Coroner; 3) a portion of the Prop P taxes; 4) a Deputy Coroner system; 5) local mortuaries; 6) local pathologists. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to direct staff to transmit a letter to the County to request a Coroner in the Santa Clarita Valley. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM .2 Due to the abovementioned accidents, there has been concern STOP LIGHT regarding a stop signal at the corner of Delight St. and Whites Canyon. Following discussion regarding sound walls along Whites Canyon, deepening left hand turn lane at Nadal St., and a light at Delight St. and Whites Canyon, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to direct staff to bring back to Council at the meeting of December 26th, a report dealing with the situation on Whites Canyon. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM .3 The City Attorney read Resolution No. 89-138 which modifies SOLID WASTE Resolution No. 89-126 which was adopted on October 10, 1989, dealing with the creation of the COMMITTEE Solid Waste Committee. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adopt Resolution No. 89-138. On roll call vote: Ayes; Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-138 adopted. -2- City Council Minutes October 30, 1989 ITEM 7 The Mayor announced the Solid Waste Advisory Committee SOLID WASTE who are: Gene Green; Stephen Colf; Steve Arklin; John ADVISORY COMMITTEE Castner; Nazareth Chobanian; Mary Funk; Charles Hall; Dennis Hinson; Robert Lathrop; Andrew Olding; and Larry Spittler. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to appoint the above named committee members, and to transfer $2,000 from the Contingency Fund 601-4101-290 to the City Manager Fund 601-4100-202 for travel and training. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to appoint Gene Green as Chairman and Stephen Colf as Vice Chairman. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM .4 This item was added to the agenda by the members of SCOPE MIRA CASE who felt the schools in our City are in need of the City Council's help in that a strong presentation needs to be made at the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 2nd. - Those addressing the Council on this item were: Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Canyon Country; Hunt Braly, 23835 Del Monte Dr., 6102, Santa Clarita; Pat Salatore, 22610 Lilac Court, Saugus. The City Attorney made a statement to the Council stating that the City Council may make zoning change decisions and other legislative decisions, based upon the adequacy of school facilities. Despite provisions of the Government Code which provide that no public agency shall deny approval of a project on the basis of the adequacy of school facilities, the City Council, under existing case law, may deny zone change requests where the proposed development would outstrip the provision of public services and improvements, including schools. Discussion of this item will continue in closed session. -3- City Council Minutes October 30, 1989 ITEM 1 The Mayor opened the public hearing. The Asst. City Clerk PUBLIC HEARING reported this item was published and posted in accordance ORDINANCE 89-25 with the law, therefore, the public hearing was in order. AMENDING THE A-2 ZONE The Interim Community Development Director reported that one of the City Council's first actions upon incorporation was to adopt an interim urgency zoning ordinance concerning A-2 zone. The interim ordinance prohibited the issuance of any permits or other approvals in that zone pending the completion of a staff study of the matter. The interim ordinance has been extended in the manner required by law and will expire on December 15, 1989. A study has been completed regarding uses within the A-2 zone and the attached ordinance reflects the results of that study. On October 17th the Planning Commission considered a proposed ordinance to amend the provisions of the A-2 zone and has recommended to City Council the adoption of the proposed ordinance. Those addressing the Council in favor of this ordinance were: Laurens Weste, 22216 Placerita Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita. There were no opponents on this issue. The Mayor closed the public hearing. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to accept the Negative Declaration. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. Following discussion regarding commercial horse stables, the keeping of horses in A-2 zoning, existing uses in A-2 zones, it was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to introduce Ordinance No. 89-25, and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-25 passed to second reading. ITEM 2 The Finance Director introduced this item stating that UNFINISHED this item is on the agenda to approve the financing team BUSINESS for the City which was discussed at a study session in BOND COUNSEL & March. The Finance Director presented the following to UNDERWRITER Council: Financial Consulting Services, Jennifer Toogood, Fieldman, Rolapp, & Associates; Bond Counsel, Andy Hall, Jones, Hall, Hill & White; Underwriter, Scott Solis, Stone r—^ & Youngberg. -4- City Council Minutes October 30, 1989 ... It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to approve the consultants selected and authorize the Finance Director and City Manager to negotiate and execute the contracts. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 3 The Public Works Director presented this item to Council UNFINISHED explaining that prior to incorporation, the County had two BUSINESS bridge and thoroughfare districts and two proposed districts BRIDGE & which affect the City. The incorporation of the City THOROUGHFARE warrants that the two approved districts, Route 126 & the DISTRICTS Bouquet Canyon Districts, be re -adopted by the City. The City may also proceed with the formation of Via Princessa as it lies entirely within the City and should cooperate with the County on the establishment of the Valencia District. Following discussion regarding the fee schedule, it was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to set a public hearing for November 28, 1989 for the Bouquet Canyon and Route 126 B&T District, direct staff to submit for Council's consideration, a proposed Valencia District, authorize and direct Willdan Assoc. to prepare four bridge and thoroughfare districts not to exceed $70,000, authorize staff to develop with the County agreements for the joint administration of the two re -adopted districts and proposed Valencia District, authorize staff to work with County to evaluate the current fee structure with the goal of establishing fees which will be sufficient to fund the proposed district projects, and transfer $70,000 from the General Fund Reserves fund balance to account 01-6100-227, which is to be reimbursed from district collection once the districts are formed. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 4 The Parks and Recreation Director reported that staff has UNFINISHED been working with members of the Santa Clarita Arts Council BUSINESS to prepare an agreement for the advance of $15,000 to bring PERFORMANCE OF a performance of CARMEN from the San Francisco Opera Co. to CARMEN AGREEMENT the City of Santa Clarita. The following person addressed the Council: Jack Shine, 18909 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita. Following discussion regarding the advance to the Arts Council, expenses to be incurred, and repayment to the City, it was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement providing $15,000 to the Santa Clarita Arts Council for the performance of Carmen on February 4, 1990. -5- City Council Minutes October 30, 1989 It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to amend the previous motion to include the adoption of a resolution which authorizes the execution of an agreement to advance $15,000 to the Santa Clarita Arts Council. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried and resolution adopted. ITEM 5 The City Manager stated that the Arts Council wished to UNFINISHED operate separate and apart from the City. The Council BUSINESS took action to support the Arts Council for one year, SCV ARTS COUNCIL primarily by providing their insurance coverage facilitating REQUEST FOR FUNDS establishment of the Arts Council. The Arts Council is requesting the City for an $8,000 operating budget. It has been recommended by the Council subcommittee to pay $5,000 for one year. It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to pay the Arts Council $5,000 for one year. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ^� ITEM 6 Mayor Heidt requested this to be on the agenda upon the UNFINISHED receipt of a letter from Supervisor Antonovich. Council - BUSINESS woman Darcy gave an overview of this program and explained L.A. COUNTY that it is a one year pilot program which includes graffiti ORDINANCE FOR defaced property in its substandard property definition. PROPERTY REHABILITATION The Council discussed this issue and commented on the clean-up of graffiti and the program that now exists in Santa Clarita. Council will support Supervisor Antonovich but felt that an ordinance of this type is not needed in this City at this time. r. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved Koontz, second by Boyer to approve the ITEM 8 consent calendar. On roll call vote: RIO VISTA ROAD Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt ITEM 9 Noes: None ANNEXATIONS TO Consent calendar approved. SANITATION DISTRICTS NOV. 32 & 36 RESOLUTION NOS. 89-132 89-133, & 89-134 10 City Council Minutes October 30, 1989 ITEM 10 CITY'S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY ITEM 11 GARZOTA DRIVE - ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT 89-1 ITEM 12 I-5 AT LYONS QUITCLAIM DEED ITEM 13 NORTH OAKS PARK JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT ITEM 14 RESOLUTION 89-135 DEMAND REGISTER RECESS At 8:32 p.m. the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 8:51 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting. ITEM 16 This item is on the agenda by the request of Councilwoman NEW BUSINESS Darcy and is in regards to an ordinance RENT regarding rent stabilization submitted by Don Wilder, STABILIZATION President of the Santa Clarita Valley Mobile Homeowners ORDINANCE Council. Those addressing the Council regarding this item were: Don Wilder, 21441 Brier Way, Santa Clarita; Thea Wilson, 26419 Doveweed Way, Saugus; James Robinson, 28504 Sand Canyon Rd., #129, Canyon Country. The above citizens were concerned about the rapid rate of space rent increases that have been felt by many mobilehome owners in Santa Clarita, therefore, the mobilehome owners presented an ordinance to Council for consideration. Following discussion regarding capital improvements, transferring ownership from the present owners to the mobilehome owners - condo -type, park comparisons, the Council directed staff to put this on a study session before December 15, 1989 inviting the property owners, GSMOL, MAGT, and to transmit to the property owners, a letter asking them not to increase their rents until this has been discussed, and to direct GPAC to discuss this in their housing element. ITEM 15 Fire Chief, Leon Provost, presented this item to Council NEW BUSINESS stating that the agreement for base year revenue payment FIRE PROTECTION for fire protection services provides for the City to pay AGREEMENT $32,019 to compensate the District for the base year revenue lost for annexing areas to the District. -7- City Council Minutes October 30, 1989 ^ It was moved by McKeon, second by Koontz to direct staff to sign the agreement and the payment of funds to the Consolidated Fire Protection District. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 17 Lorrie Baldwin, City Manager's Office, introduced this NEW BUSINESS item to Council stating that the City of Santa Clarita UTILIZATION OF has been awarded $390,409.00 under the Community CDBG GRANT FUNDS Development Block Grant funded programs. The expenditure of this money must begin to take place before March, 1990. The CDBG program is a comprehensive program for all community development eligible areas in the City. This proposal does not eliminate other eligible areas but identifies the East Newhall area as one of the most in need. Following discussion regarding slum lords, code enforcement, day laborers, other areas in need of rehabilitation, it was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to consider the projects recommended at a public hearing on November 14, 1989. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 18 The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 89-23 NEW BUSINESS amending Municipal Code Sections 2.26.040 which relates ORDINANCE 89-23 to the regular time of Planning Commission meetings, RELATING TO THE Section 2.26.050 dealing with the Planning Commission's PLANNING COMM. responsibilities in acting upon applications for tentative subdivision maps, and Section 2.26.080 relating to compensation and expenses for the members of the Planning Commission. Following discussion regarding the responsibilities of the Planning Commission acting upon applications for tentative subdivision maps, appeals from the public and the Council, the compensation of the Planning Commission, it was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to introduce and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 89-23. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-23 passed to second reading. ITEM 19 The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 89-26 NEW BUSINESS amending Municipal Code Section 2.28.090 relating to ORDINANCE 89-26 compensation and expenses for the members of the Parks PARKS & RECREATION and Recreation Commission. COMMISSION !M. City Council Minutes October 30, 1989 It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to introduce and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 89-26. On roll call vote: Ayes; Boyer, Darcy, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Abstain: Koontz Ordinance No. 89-26 passed to second reading. ITEM 20 The Interim Community Development Director introduced NEV BUSINESS this item to Council stating that Council has requested REQUIRING A CUP an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of a FOR ALL planned development overlay. Chris Trinkley, Principal COMMERCIAL & Planner, gave a slide presentation to the Council MULTIPLE FAMILY reviewing the aesthetics of buildings in the City. RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS Mr. Pulskamp gave an analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of a planned development overlay, conditional use permits being required, site plan review/development review, and General Plan preparation and zoning ordinance revisions. The following persons addressed the Council on this item: Maurice Ungar, 25559 Alesna Drive, Valencia; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country; Laurene Weste, 22216 Placerita, Newhall. Following discussion regarding the Development Review Committee, aesthetics of commercial buildings, it was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to have the Development Review Committee review projects taking into account aesthetics based on a revised zoning ordinance which will be brought to the City Council. With no objections, it was so ordered. PUBLIC STATEMENT The following persons addressed the Council: Maurice Ungar, AUDIENCE 25559 Alesna Drive, Valencia - concerned about the agenda appearing in the newspapers; Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall - spoke on architectural design in New Mexico and their newspaper coverage. PUBLIC STATEMENT The City Manager stated that on November 6, 1989, 8:00 a.m. STAFF to 12:00 noon, Council will be interviewing the final three candidates for Community Development Director. PUBLIC STATEMENT Mayor Heidt suggested a Community Facilities District COUNCIL be researched. If a CFD could be instituted, a flat fee can be charged to the developer per square foot. Mayor Heidt directed staff to research this item and put on the agenda of April or May. CLOSED SESSION At 10:53 p.m., Council recessed to a closed session pursuant to section 54956.9 to discuss matters of pending litigation. ME City Council Minutes October 30, 1989 ADJOURNMENT ATTACT. At 11:55 p.m., it was moved by adjourn to the study session p.m., Council Chambers and to Manny Felix and Jill Hartman. so .ordered. -10- Boyer, second by McKeon to on November 1, 1989, 7:30 adjourn in the memory of With no objections, it was lyi-�- 4. ALS nice H. Heidt, Mayor