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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-14 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. November 14, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 5:36 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, Ca. FLAG SALUTE The Assistant City Manager led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CLOSED SESSION At 5:38 p.m., it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adjourn to closed session for the purpose of considering potential litigation under the Government Code 54956.9, two subdivision B matters, and one subdivision C matter. ADJOURNMENT At 6:55 p.m., it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adjourn closed session to the regular meeting. The Mayor announced that the Council will convene at 9:00 a.m. on November 15th at the Board of Supervisors Chambers for the LAFCO meeting. FLAG SALUTE The City Attorney led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to add items 628, AGENDA 29, 30 & 31 as subsequent need items which arose after the posting of the agenda, and to pull items 68 through 11 and 613 from the consent calendar for discussion. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF It was moved by McKeon, second by Boyer to approve the MINUTES minutes of October 30, 1989 as corrected. With no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATION The Mayor read a proclamation for the Designation of High Intensity Drug Area sponsored by the Sheriff Dept. PRESENTATION The Mayor presented a plaque to Jim Neavitt for his heroism and courage in pulling three teen-age girls from a burning vehicle. ITEM 1 The Mayor opened the public hearing. The Asst. City Clerk PUBLIC HEARING reported this item was published and posted in accordance ZONE CHANGE with the law, therefore, the public hearing was in order. ORDINANCE NO.89-24 The Interim Community Development Director presented the report to the City Council stating that the applicant is requesting a zone change on San Fernando Road from A-2-1 (Heavy Agricultural) to CPD (Commercial Planned Development) which would authorize the establishment of a commercial center. The Planning Commission recently conducted a public hearing for this proposal and determined the change of zone to be appropriate and consistent with the surrounding uses. -1- City Council Minutes November 14, 1989 There were no proponents or opponents on this issue. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Upon discussion from Council regarding the zone change, it was moved and seconded to re -open the public hearing to enable the applicant to address the Council - Richard Howe, 35100 Anthony Rd., Agua Dulce. Following discussion regarding the Planning Commission approving the CUP and the Oak Tree Permit, a development agreement, the grading of the site, and the elevation on the site, Council viewed slides of the area to be re -zoned. It was moved by Darcy to continue this to the next meeting with more information and visual aids. There was no second to this motion. Those speaking in opposition of this zone change were: Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall. Following a rebuttal from Richard Howe, 35100 Anthony Rd., Agua Dulce, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Upon discussion from Council regarding this project in that there is more landscaping, more parking, the architecture, the City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 89-24 amending the official zoning map (Zone Change Case No. 88-490). It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 89-24, to approve the Negative Declaration with the finding that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and approve Zone Change 88-490. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Koontz, McKeon Noes: Heidt Abstain: Boyer Ordinance No. 89-24 introduced and passed to second reading. ITEM 2 The Mayor opened the public hearing. The Asst. City Clerk PUBLIC HEARING reported this item was published and posted in accordance UTILIZATION OF with the law, therefore, the public hearing is in order. CDBG FUNDS Lorri Baldwin, City Manager's Office, reported that this public hearing was set for the consideration of the utilization of Community Development Block Grant Funds as proposed by City staff in an agenda report submitted to Council at the meeting of October 30th. The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded $390,409 which is the balance of money allocated to the Santa Clarita Valley for the 1987-88 and 1988-89 program years since incorporation and will be used in the East Newhall Community as Phase One. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Alicia Iniquez, 24103 Race St., Newhall; Maria Luz Leos, 4123 Raynol St., Los Angeles; Mary Blankenship, 22900 Market St., Newhall; Laurene Weste, 22216 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall. 11PAS City Council Minutes November 14, 1989 There were no opponents on this issue, therefore, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding the grant funds being used in East Newhall, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the implementation of the East Newhall Community Development Program as Phase One of the utilization of CDBG funds. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 3 The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 89-23 UNFINISHED which was introduced at the meeting of October 30th and BUSINESS amends Municipal Code Sections 2.26.040, 2.26.050, and ORDINANCE 89-23 2.26.080 relating to the Planning Commission. It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 89-23. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-23 adopted. ITEM 4 The City Attorney explained to Council that the So. UNFINISHED California Edison Co. stated that this ordinance will have BUSINESS an affect upon any future installations that they may wish ORDINANCE 89-25 to pursue and it is agreed that we will amend this ordinance at a later date to accomodate the So. California Edison Co. The City Attorney than read the title of Ordinance No. 89-25 amending Title 22, Chapter 22.24, Part 3 and Chapter 22.56, Part 1 of the Municipal Code relating to the A-2 Heavy Agricultural Zone and the consideration of Conditional Use Permits. It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 89-25. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-25 adopted. ITEM 5 The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 89-26 UNFINISHED which amends the Municipal Code Section 2.28.090 relating BUSINESS to the Parks and Recreation Commission. On roll call vote: ORDINANCE 89-26 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Abstain: Koontz Ordinance No. 89-26 adopted. -3- City Council Minutes November 14, 1989 ITEM 6 Councilman Boyer requested an explanation on items 18, 9 CONSENT CALENDAR and 10 in regards to what is involved in approving parcel EMERGENCY maps relating to school fees. The City Attorney stated PREPAREDNESS that approval of parcel maps is an administrative action ITEM 7 by the Council and is not a legislative action. The power FORMATION OF THE that the City has over the Mira decision to implement. DESERT -MOUNTAIN school fees that are beyond the limitations of the DIVISION OF Government Code are not available in connection with the LEAGUE OF CALIF. parcel map. CITIES ITEM 8 Item #11 was also pulled from the consent calendar for PARCEL MAP 20491 discussion. Those addressing the Council on this item ITEM 9 were: Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall; Ted Melvin, PARCEL MAP 19893 25695 Serena Dr., Valencia; David Landsdown, 23312 Cedar - ITEM 10 town, Newhall. TRACT NO. 44810 ITEM 11 Item #13 dealing with the Franchise Ordinance No. 89-28 REQUEST TO is to be continued to the meeting of December 12, 1989. DELETE MARKET ST. FROM MASTER PLAN It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to approve the OF HIGHWAYS consent calendar. On roll call vote: ITEM 12 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt SOLEDAD CANYON Noes: None RD. AT POSTAL Consent calendar approved. SERVICE BRANCH .,, RESOLUTION 89-137 ITEM 13 FRANCHISE ORDINANCE NO. 89-28 ITEM 14 RESOLUTION NO.89-140 DEMAND REGISTER ITEM 14a - VALENCIA BLVD. AT ROCKWELL CANYON AWARD OF BID RECESS At 8:46 p.m., the Mayor called a recess. RECONVENE At 9:05 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. ITEM 15 The Director of Public Works introduced Mr. Paul Waters NEW BUSINESS from UCLA who presented a slide presentation to the Council. SOLID WASTE UCLA'S Municipal Solid Waste Management Department is RECYCLING STUDY presently performing a solid waste recycling study for the City. It is expected that information obtained from this study will form an important element for the City's overall solid waste management program. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to receive the report from the UCLA Project Team. With no objections, it was so ordered. MEM City Council Minutes November 14, 1989 ITEM 16 The Director of Public Works introduced this item to Council NEW BUSINESS stating that the Valencia Company is constructing a four DECORO DRIVE lane roadway on Decoro Drive from the extension of McBean VISTA DELGADO DR. Parkway at Newhall Ranch Road to the westerly boundary of TO SECO CANYON the City in the vicinity of Vista Delgado Drive. This four lane improvement will connect a two lane roadway within the City. It is important that Decoro Drive from Vista Delgado Drive to Seco Canyon Rd. also be widened and would require modification of the intersection at Decoro Drive to Seco Canyon Rd. The required work is not included in the 1989-90 Capital Improvement Budget. Following discussion by Council regarding the design of this street and the use of the flood control bridge as an underpass for pedestrians, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the concept of the project, amend the 1989-90 capital budget to include the project, authorize the preparation of plans and specifications, and to authorize the transfer of $302,000 from General Fund Reserve, Account No. 01-4101-290 to Account No. 25-96029-227. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 17 The Interim Community Development Director introduced NEW BUSINESS this item to Council stating that on June 9, 1987 the COVERAGE OF Board of Supervisors instructed LAFCO, the County Chief MOSQUITO Administrative Office and the Department of Health Services ABATEMENT SERVICE to work with affected cities to provide mosquito abatement RESOLUTION 89-136 coverage. Resolution No. 89-136 will annex the uncovered areas in the City of Santa Clarita and unincorporated areas to the Southeast Mosquito Abatement District. Approval of this resolution will authorize an exchange of property tax revenues for fiscal year 1990-91 in the amount of $11,806.00 for the City of Santa Clarita. Following discussion, Council directed staff to research how the mosquitoes are sprayed, where they are sprayed and when they are sprayed. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 89-136. On roll call vote Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-136 adopted. -5- City Council Minutes November 14, 1989 s ITEM 18 The Interim Community Development Director stated that NEW BUSINESS at a workshop, Council directed staff to proceed with the ESTABLISHMENT & activation of a redevelopment agency. A redevelopment ACTIVATION OF A agency cannot be activated until the City Council declares REDEVELOPMENT by ordinance that there is a need for an agency. AGENCY ORDINANCE 89-27 The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 89-27 which declares and activates a redevelopment agency. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 89-27. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Ordinance No. 89-27 passed to second reading. ITEM 19 The Interim Community Development Director reported that NEW BUSINESS last April the General Plan consulting firm of Phillips PHILLIPS, BRANDT Brandt, Reddick notified the City that they had decided REDDICK FINAL to discontinue their planning efforts on behalf of the COMPENSATION City. At that point, the City had only authorized payment of $18,340.35 for initial data gathering and background information assessment. City staff has evaluated all work performed by PBR for the City and has negotiated a recommended amount for final payment. The amount recommended for payment is $84,184.65. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to authorize the final payment to PBR in the amount of $84,184.65. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 20 The City Manager stated as requested by the City Council, NEW BUSINESS City staff conducted a public relations assessment of the PUBLIC RELATIONS City of Santa Clarita in order to identify major public ASSESSMENT relations areas that needed to be addressed. The recommendation of staff is to consider the report and refer to a study session for future discussion and budget consideration. Following discussion regarding hiring a public relations consultant to work with the City Public Information Officer, it was moved by McKeon, second by Darcy to employ the services of a full time Public Information Office and directed staff to proceed with job specifications and salary for a Public Information Officer and to place on the agenda of December 12, 1989. With no objections, it was so ordered. City Council Minutes November 14, 1989 ITEM 21 Councilman Boyer stated that he recently received a citizen NEW BUSINESS request that the City Council demonstrate their opposition ZOND WIND FARM to the approval of the CUP Case No. 86-453-(5) and Oak RESOLUTION 89-141 Tree Permit No. 86-453-(5) which are being appealed to the Board of Supervisors on November 16th. These requests were by the Zond Systems Corp. to obtain permission to construct and to operate a wind farm in the vicinity of Gorman. It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz, to adopt Resolution No. 89-141 expressing its opposition to the above and directed staff to transmit a.letter to the Board of Supervisors stating our support. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: Darcy Resolution No. 89-141 adopted. ITEM 22 The Asst. City Manager introduced this item to Council NEW BUSINESS stating that on May 19, 1989, Council received a SPACE STUDY preliminary report regarding the construction of the ANALYSIS Santa Clarita Civic Center. City Council then authorized staff to begin the process necessary for construction. Hughes Heiss and Assoc. have been involved in similar studies for public facilities for other cities. Patrick Sullivan (AIA) and Assoc. will team with Hughes Heiss for the space study analysis. Following discussion by Council regarding the space study, the purchase of property for a Civic Center, it was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to authorize staff to negotiate a contract for space study analysis with Hughes Heiss & Assoc. and to direct staff to prepare a press release for the benefit of the citizens to better understand why we are talking about building a City Hall. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 23 Mayor Heidt stated a letter was received from the City of NEW BUSINESS Signal Hill encouraging the City Council to consider some ASSISTANCE TO monitary assistance to Northern California who were recently NO. CALIFORNIA devastated by an earthquake. The Mayor explained she would like to establish a policy on this type of situation. Following discussion by Council regarding how the money would be used, who needs the most money, an earthquake policy for Santa Clarita in case of an earthquake, and designation of a certain amount, it was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to donate $6,000 for the cities of Los Gatos, Hollister, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, Oakland, and San Francisco and to transmit a letter to the Mayor of Signal Hill advising him of our support. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Abstain: Darcy Motion carried. -7- City Council Minutes November 14, 1989 ITEM 24 Mayor Heidt stated that once before this City Council NEW BUSINESS transmitted a resolution of support for the residents of MALIBU CITYHOOD Malibu to vote for Cityhood, of which their efforts were RESOLUTION 89-142 continued. They are again requesting the Council's support. It was moved by Boyer, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 89-142 and to transmit a letter to the Board of Supervisors stating our support and thank them in helping us become a City. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-142 adopted. ITEM 25 At the Council meeting of April 11, 1989, staff was directed NEW BUSINESS to authorize the County to extend the local transit service EXTENSION OF contract from June 30, 1989 to December 31, 1989. The SANTA CLARITA purpose of this extension was to coordinate this service TRANSIT with an expected October completion date for the Transit OPERATING Needs Study. CONTRACT Following discussion regarding bus break -downs, the following addressed the Council on this issue: Debra DePrimio, 25172 Karie Lane, Saugus. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to approve the proposed amendment and direct staff to authorize L. A. County Public Works, upon County Board of Supervisors' approval to execute same and directed staff to look into the break -down records of the buses. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried ITEM 26 The Interim Community Development Director introduced this NEW BUSINESS item to the Council reporting that it was continued STUDY EVALUATING from the Council meeting of October 10, 1989. SEWER SERVICES Included in the adopted budget is $25,000 to prepare an analysis of the City's assuming operations of Waste Water Treatment Services. The City contacted Hughes, Heiss & Assoc. to receive a quote as to the cost of conducting such a study, which was $25,000. Following discussion regarding the legal position of the City, and meeting with the Sanitation District, the City Council directed staff to research the City's legal position before discussing with Sanitation District and to continue to the meeting of January 23, 1990. ITEM 27 The Interim Community Development Director stated that the NEW BUSINESS Wm. S. Hart High School and Saugus Union School Districts MIRA DECISION have recently adopted resolutions requesting that the RESOLUTION 89-143 Planning Commission and the City Council deny all pending and future requests for General Plan amendments, zone changes and other requests for legislative action until such time as funds are provided by the State of California or that school fees are paid to the school districts to build the school facilities generated by the legislative action. -8- city Council Minutes November 14, 1989 Resolution No. 89-143 establishes a policy for consideration of adequacy of school facilities prior to legislative decisions involving development projects. Those addressing Council on this issue were: Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave, Canyon Country. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 89-143 and to transmit a letter to the Board of Supervisors. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKeon, Heidt Noes: None Resolution No. 89-143 adopted. ITEM 28 Councilwoman Darcy requested authorization of the City SHAPPEL LETTER Manager to carry a letter to LAFCO on November 15th TO LAFCO reassuring that the City's upholding of terms and conditions of existing development agreements for Plum Canyon and Shappel Monteverde partnership County Recorder 189-528086 under G.C. 65864, be approved. Those addressing the Council on this issue were: Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Canyon Country. It was moved by Darcy, second by McKeon to approve the request and authorize the City Manager to draft a letter. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 29 It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to invite the NEW BUSINESS Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner to attend WHITEASH FLY the next City Council meeting to explain the problems with the whiteash fly. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 30 Mayor Heidt met with Dick Wirth from the Building Industry NEW BUSINESS Assoc. (BIA). They are proposing to do a study on BIA-DICK WIRTH infrastructure and are primarily interested in the water section. Mr. Wirth requested input from the two Chambers of Commerce, Civic Assoc., SCOPE, etc. so they could carry out the study with the idea that there would be community ownership. Council directed staff to transmit a letter to Dick Wirth commending them on their civic duty and to get input from the civic groups. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 31 Councilman Boyer requested this item be deferred to the NEW BUSINESS Council meeting of December 12th as a report is being ROADS SUMMIT prepared for that meeting. Those speaking on this issue were: Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Canyon Country. City Council Minutes November 14, 1989 PUBLIC STATEMENT The following persons addressed the Council: John Scheich, AUDIENCE 27856 Sycamore Creek Drive, Valencia - regarding large commercial vehicles parking on Seco Canyon and felt the traffic signal on Bouquet and Newhall Ranch Road may need timing adjustment; Jill Klajic, Canyon Country- regarding the proposed Elsmere Canyon and a referendum opposing this landfill and a City appointed transportation committee; Terry Milne, 25430 Cariz Drive, Valencia - regarding reimbursement of towing charges to several citizens whose cars were towed from Lyons Ave. during street repair. In question was the "no parking" signage. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKeon to authorize the City Manager to review this matter and to send claim forms to these people. PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilman Boyer commented on the bike and horse trails. COUNCIL and requested staff to look into this matter as soon as possible. The Director of Parks and Recreation stated that the trail systems previously approved by Council are being worked on. Councilwoman Darcy requested input from Council regarding the cost of the tickets for the anniversary dinner on December 16th. It was moved by Boyer, second by McKeon not to subsidize the cost of tickets and to charge $35.00 per ticket. With no objections, it was so ordered. CLOSED SESSION At 11:10 p.m., Council recessed to a closed session to discuss matters of pending or potential litigation under Government Code 54956.9 sub -paragraph b & c. ADJOURNMENT At 12:35 a.m., Council adjourned to November 15, 1989, 9:00 a.m. to attend the LAFCO hearing at the Board of Supervisor's Chambers. -10- �, l(L?,_& H. Heidt, Mayor