HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-12 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)• CITY OF SANTA.CLARITA •
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 12, 1990
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.
1st Floor
Santa Clarita, Ca.
A G E N D A
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENTS
Anyone wishing to address an item should fill out a
speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the
item is discussed.
6:45 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
Approved APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approved
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 22, 1990
PUBLIC HEARING
1. PAT R DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - As a result of the
Referred back
meetings of May.2nd and May 15th, the Council directed
to staff for
staff to meet with G.H. Palmer & Associates.with the
further 'review
expressed purpose of providing a development alternative of
the Santa Catarina Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide
input and direct staff to transmit letter to G.H. Palmer
Assoc. indicating Council's desires regarding the
incorporation of the elements indicated.
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STANDARD FEE FOR OVERSIZED & OVERLOAD HAULS - RESOLUTION
Adopted
NO. 90-90 - On July 25, 1989, Sections 35781 and 35795 of
the State Vehicle Code were amended of which these sections
dictate the use of a standard application form and the
establishment of a fee for issuance of permits not to
exceed the fee schedule. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Conduct
public hearing, adapt Resolution No. 90-90 and establish
the fee schedule.
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3. VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE ALLEY AT SAN FERNANDO
ROAD & 4TH STREET IN THE CITY - RESOLUTION NO. 90-110
When Caltrans made the improvements on San Fernando
Denied
Rd., the alley which originally connected straight
into 4th Street was realigned to intersect. San
Fernando Rd. at a right angle. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Conduct public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 90-41.
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4. PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 - The Council
initially received the budget at their May 8th meeting
and conducted two review sessions of which all changes
have been incorporated. RECOMMENDED_ ACTION: Conduct
public hearing and continue to meeting of June 26th
for adoption.
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5. GENERAL PLAN REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION -RESOLUTION NO.
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90-101 - The City has not been able to complete its
Adopted
general plan within the first thirty months following
incorporation as provided..in state law. RECOMMENDED
.ACTION: Pending public testimony, authorize the City
to request a time extension of one year and adopt
Resolution 90-101.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. SAUGUS SITE FEASIBILITY REPORT - The firm of Tierra
Planning & Design has recently completed the site
Report received
feasibility analysis of the Saugus Rehabilitation
Site. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report and
authorize staff to evaluate the access to site and
planning program and establish a liaison with Castaic
Water Agency.
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7. CIVIC CENTER PROGRESS REPORT - The project manager,
Jim Parmley of Harris & Associates, is present to
discuss immediate plans as well as the schedule for
Report received
the remainder of the Civic Center project
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive reportand authorize
staff to begin design competition and environmental
impact report process.
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8. CITY HALL SITE - Staff has. analyzed each of the four
sites presently considered feasible for the City Hall
of which the result analysis has determined the 238
Denied
acre City -owned site to be the most opportune.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Select the 238 acre City -owned
site as the future location for City Hall and direct
staff to proceed with project schedule.
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9. CITY YARD - The Public Works Dept., along with the
assistance of Coldwell Banker Real Estate services,
Approved
have conducted a study to evaluate potential sites for
a City Yard. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve, in
concept, the Satellite Truck Body Company building for
the City Corporate Facility and provide direction to
staff to proceed with negotiations on a final lease or
purchase proposal and return to Council.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be
enacted by one motion unless a request is made for
discussion in which case, the item(s) will be removed from
the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately
following this portion of the agenda.
10. NEWHALL AMBULANCE CONTRACT - At the Council meeting of
February 27th, Council directed staff to finalize a
Approved
service agreement with Newhall Ambulance, Inc. and
Approved
later direct it back to Council for final approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider and approve agreement
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11. PROGRESS REPORT ON OFFSITE REAL ESTATE SIGNS - This
item is on the agenda to inform Council of the current
status in working with the Board of Realtors in
Referred to staff
finding an acceptable solution to the placement of
real estate signs within the City. RECOMMENDED
Approved
ACTION: Review proposal and provide direction to staff
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12. ORDINANCE NO. 90-8 - This item is on the agenda for
second reading and. adoption of Ordinance No. 90-8
which amends the official zoning map, Prezone Case No.
Adopted
89-002. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 90-8
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be
enacted by one motion unless a request is made for
discussion in which case, the item(s) will be removed from
the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately
following this portion of the agenda.
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13. SOLEDAD CANYON RD. LANDSCAPE FROM WHITES CANYON RD. TO
CROSSGLADE AVENUE - Construction of this project was
awarded to Liquid Flow Engineering, Inc. and is now
Approved
completed to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work,
authorize payment and direct the City Clerk to file
the notice of completion.
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14. DECORO DRIVE/VISTA DELGADO DRIVE TO SECO CANYON RD. -
PROJECT NO. 89-9 - Phase I of this project consists of
the construction of widening on the north side of
Approved
Decoro Dr. from approximately 50 feet east of the
existing structure at the flood control channel to
Seco Canyon Rd. of which the bid opening has been set
for July 5th. RECOMMENCED ACTION: Approve plans and
specifications for Phase I and _authorize the
advertising forbids.
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15. ELSMERE CANYON WATER STUDY - At the Council's request,
staff has met with the local water purveyors and the
Castaic Lake Water Agency to discuss mutual concerns
Approved
regarding potential hazards to the groundwater
supply. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize City Manager
to sign a joint letter with the water agencies.
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16. SOLEDAD CANYON RD. WEST OF OAK SPRINGS CANYON RD. -
PROJECT NO. 89-15 - The Public Works Department has
identified the need to provide a left turn lane on
Approved Soledad Canyon Rd. at Prairie Lane, restriping and a
minor amount of roadway widening on the north side of
Soledad Canyon Rd. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the
plans and specifications and authorize the advertising
for bids for this project
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17. APPLICATION FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP
PROJECTS - RESOLUTION NO. 90-83 - Senate Bill 300,
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Transportation Partnership Program continues the
Approved
program into its second year to identify and construct
locally supported projects which are critically needed
by the local community. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt
Resolution No. 90-83 approving the formal application
for the State/Local Transportation Partnership
Projects, and authorize the Public Works Director to
provide Caltrans with a certified copy' of the
Resolution
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18. COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT &
JURISDICTION - RESOLUTION NOS. 90-95 - 90-99 - This
item is -for Council to consider granting consent and
Adopted
jurisdiction to the County Lighting Maintenance
District to'annex territory located in the City to the
District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolutions
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19. TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 90-102 - The
construction of Private Drain 1846 has been -inspected
Adopted
and approved by the County Director. of Public Works
who has sent a Notice of Completion to the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-102 and
direct City Clerk to transmit copies to the County of
Los Angeles.
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20. ANNEXATION TO SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 26 - RESOLUTION
NO. 90-107 - Each time a property, which is not within
the boundaries of the Sanitation District, is proposed
for connection to a sewer, it must annex to the
Adopted
District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-107
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21. PLACERITA CANYON NATURE CENTER OWNERSHIP STATUS -
Several questions were raised regarding the status of
the Placerita Canyon Nature Center State Park at the
Council meeting of May 22nd of which a report has been
Received report
prepared. RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Receive and file this
report.
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22. REPORTS TO THE COUNCIL FROM THE CITIZEN'S ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ON INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE - The Committee
has completed a report on the UCLA Solid Waste Study
Received report
and their second interim report to the Council.
RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Receive and file report and
direct Public Works Department to proceed with the
implementation of the UCLA study.
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23. PARATRANSIT/GENERAL PUBLIC DIAL -A -RIDE CONTRACT - This
is a proposed agreement between the City and the
Committee on Aging whereby the Committee on Aging
Approved
agrees to continue and increase the operational
transit services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the
agreement, authorize the Mayor and. City Clerk to
execute agreement,- and direct staff to transmit
agreement.
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24. PARATRANSIT/DIAL-A-RIDE AGREEMENT - LOS ANGELES COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS - The proposed City/County agreement for
fiscal year 1990-91 reverses the current transit
Approved
relationship between the City and the County, whereby
the City will now be the lead agency for paratransit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement, authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreement, and
direct staff to transmit agreement to County.
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25. LOCAL/COMMUTER TRANSIT AGREEMENT - LOS ANGELES COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS - The current City/County agreement
provides for the extension of services for FY 90-91,
Approved
and both City and County staff desire to exercise this
option.which maintains the current level of local and
commuter service with changes. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the agreement, authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute agreement, and direct staff to
transmit agreement to County.
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26. CITY LETTERHEAD POLICY - This item is on the agenda
for Council's approval of the policy governing use of
City letterhead. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the
Approved
policy
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27. CITY LOGO POLICY - This item is on the agenda for
Council's consideration and approval of the policy
governing the use of the City logo. RECOMMENDED
Approved
ACTION: Approve the policy.
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28. SB 2368 (MARES ) - This item has been placed on the
agenda at the request of Mayor Darcy for support of
Approved Senate Bill 2368 exempting volunteers' performing
services for defined non-profit organizations and
government entities from civil liability for damage or
injury caused. by their acts or omissions performed
while serving as a volunteer. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Support SB 2368 and authorize staff to sent letters to
appropriate parties.
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29. RESOLUTION FOR LACTC INCENTIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS -
RESOLUTION NO. 90-100- The City is eligible to receive
incentive funds equal to 20X of its transit
Adopted operational budget under the subregional grant
category. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution
90-100 and direct staff to submit'Resolution to LACTC.
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30. MOBILE HOME PARE RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE - On
February 21st, Council directed staff to work with the
mobilehome park owners and the mobilehome owners to
Approved try to negotiate an ordinance dealing with rent
stabilization that would be satisfactory to both
parties. RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Extend the negotiating
period by 30 days.
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31. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA 3,
TRACT 36496 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-104 - The County of
Los Angeles had previously established Drainage
Adopted Benefit Assessment Area No. 3 to provide maintenance
of a subsurface drainage system constructed to ensure
stability of the slopes constructed for Tract No.
36496. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No.
90-104.
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32. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA 6,
TRACT 43528 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-106 - The County of
Los Angeles had previously established Drainage
Adopted Benefit Assessment Area No. 6 to provide maintenance
of a subsurface drainage system constructed to ensure
stability of the slopes constructed for Tract No.
43528. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No.
90-106
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33. SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA 18,
TRACT 44965 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-105 - The County of
Los Angeles had previously established Drainage
Adopted Benefit Assessment Area No. 18 to provide maintenance
of a subsurface drainage system constructed to ensure
stability of the slopes constructed for Tract No.
44965. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-105
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34. SEVER REIMBURSEMENT DISTRICT PRIVATE CONTRACT 90-06 -
TRACT NO. 46110 - The Whitmore Family Trust,
developers of this Tract, have agreed to install a
Approved
sewer on Market St. and have asked for reimbursement
for. the additional cost of properties outside their
subdivision which may utilize these sewers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement, map and
reimbursement rates and authorize execution of the
reimbursement agreement
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35. JOINT RESOLUTION OF NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER
FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1989-05 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-37 -
Annexation 1989-05 is a City -initiated proposal to
Adopted
annex approximately 569 acres of uninhabited territory
to the City -and is located in the Canyon Country area,
easterly of Abelia Road, at the northeasterly
extremity of proposed Annexation 1988-01. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-37, and direct staff
to submit to Los Angeles Formation Commission. for
action by the County Board of Supervisors.
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36. MAGIC MOUNTAIN LANE AT STILLMORE STREET INSTALL STOP
CONTROLS - RESOLUTION NO. 90-103 - A traffic
engineering survey was conducted to determine the need
Adopted
for stop controls on Magic Mountain Lane at Stillmore
Street.. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-103,
and direct staff to have the appropriate sign and
pavement legends installed to effect this stop control.
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37. VALENCIA BLVD. AT K -MARK DRIVEWAY LEFT TURN
PROHIBITION - RESOLUTION NO. 90-108 - At the request
of the Joint Chambers of Commerce Transportation
Committee, the traffic engineering staff conducted a
Adopted
study of.traffic access to the K -Mart parcel from
Valencia Blvd. to determine any potential safety
issues. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-108
and direct staff to install the appropriate signs and
markings.
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38. LYONS AVENUE/ORCHARD VILLAGE RD. PARKING PROHIBITIONS
- RESOLUTION NO. 90-109 - The City has received
expressions of concern for traffic safety in the
Adopted
vicinity of Lyons Avenue and Orchard Village Road.
RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-109 and
direct staff to implement appropriate measures to
effect the proposed projects.
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39. COMMUTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE I-5 AND THE
ANTELOPE VALLEY. FREEWAY - Commuter Transportation
Services, Inc. has proposed to the Cities of
Approved
Lancaster, Palmdale, and Santa Clarita a program to
promote and help organize .ridesharing and vanpools.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve in concept the CTS
proposal and direct staff to seek funding from the
private.sector and report back to Council.
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40. OPPOSITION TO SB 2443 - BINDING ARBITRATION - TORRES -
This item is on the agenda to register the City's
opposition to SB 2443 (Torres) which is a proposal to
Approved permit the institution of compulsory and binding
arbitration for collective bargaining disputes with
resolution procedures for police officers only.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize staff to, prepare
letters of opposition for the Mayor's signature.
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41. FEE. BASED. DAY CAMP SWIMMING POOL FEE - In the past,
private camps have used County swimming pool
facilities as an added feature in marketing their fee
Approved based summer day camp programs. The County's aquatic
fee policy was a no charge for all participants.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the establishment of a
fee for use of City swimming pool by fee based day
camps and a requirement for these day camps to
schedule dates in advance.
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42. RESOLUTION NO. 90-111 - Demand Register No. 11 -
Adopted RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-111
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SB 2139 (DAVIS) UPDATE - The State Senate recently
passed this Bill on a 21-13 vote and will now go to
Approved
another committee for further consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: 'Direct staff to continue efforts
and to contact appropriate parties to gain additional
support.
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44.
CITY-WIDE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC STUDY - RESOLUTION
N0. 90-112 - The Public Works staff conducted a
City-wide Engineering and Traffic Study which forms
Continued to 6/26
the basis for recommended speed limits on nearly every
major, secondary and collector roadway in the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 90-112, direct
City Clerk to certify the Study, direct staff to
implement the necessary signing changes, and request
the Sheriff's Dept. to begin an aggressive radar
enforcement program.
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45.
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT -PRELIMINARY REPORT - Staff and City
consultants have had several meetings with the five
Approved
developers who will participate in the district to
incorporate all of the findings in the feasibility
report. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to include
roadway stabilization, backbone utility improvement
within Golden Valley Rd., and the park site in the
feasibility report being prepared by staff.
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46. PROPOSED COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
DEVELOPER FEES - The L.A. County Consolidated Fire
Protection District in conjunction with the Los
Continued to.6/26 Angeles County Public Works prepared, at the Board of
Supervisors direction, a developer fee plan for three
areas under County service. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss concept of the proposed developer fee plan,
provide direction to staff for June 12th Board of
Supervisors public hearing and direct staff to report
back to Council.
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47. AWARD OF BID FOR ANNUAL REPORT/CALENDAR - Bids were
advertised for the 1991 Calendar/Annual Report and
Contined to 6/26
opened on May 15th. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the
contract to the low bidder, Graham Consulting,
disqualify the low bid and go. out to bid again,
re -think the expenditure of $50,000 budgeted for the
Calendar/Annual Report.
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48.
PLOT PLAN 90-046 LOCATED AT 27227 SAND CANYON ROAD
ADJACENT TO WARMUTH ROAD - The applicant, Mr. Toyama,
is requesting approval for the construction of a
Continued to 6/26
single family residence on the subject property.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Uphold Planning Commission denial
of proposed plot plan.
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49.
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE & FIREWORRS SHOW - In the past
two years the City has assisted the Fourth of July
Committee by waiving permit fees and Sheriff
Approved
Department costs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Allocate
$18,948 for the 1990 July 4th parade and fireworks
show, establish a funding limit of $20,00 for future
July 4th parades and fireworks show and request that
the City of Santa Clarita be named as co-sponsor of
the July 4th parade and fireworks show.
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IMPOSING REGULATIONS UPON THE SALE OF AEROSOL PAINT
CONTAINERS OF SIR. OUNCES OR LESS - ORDINANCE NO.
90-14 - The Board of Supervisors adopted an Ordinance
Passed to 2nd rdg.
imposing regulations upon the sale of aerosol paint
containers of six ounces or less- as a preventive
measure against graffiti. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Introduce Ordinance No. 90-14 and pass to second
reading.
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51.
BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL & FIRE
CODES - ORDINANCE NO. 90-16 - This item is on the
agenda to amend Title Nos. 18, 19, 20, 21, & 22 of the
Passed to 2nd rdg.
Santa Clarita Municipal Code. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Public hrg. 7/10
Introduce Ordinance No. 90-16, waive further reading
and pass to second reading.
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52. TREE ORDINANCE NO. 90-15 - At the March 7th Council
Study Session, a draft Tree Ordinance was reviewed of
Continued 6to 6/26 which two Ordinances have been developed. RECOMMENDED
ACTIONe Review both Ordinances, select either Version
1 or 2, waive further reading, and pass to second
reading and consider including Attachment C regarding
alternative Criteria for Removal of Trees in the
Ordinance.
PUBLIC STATEMENT (10:00 P.M.)
This time has been set aside for the public to address the
City Council on any item on the agenda except for the
public hearings. The public may also address the Council
on items not on the agenda but those items will not be
acted upon by Council at this meeting other than to review
and return without action or direct staff.
PUBLIC STATEMENT (Staff)
PUBLIC STATEMENT (Council)
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to direct
comments to staff or the public on items of interest.
CLOSED SESSION
12:32 a.m. to
6/20/90, 4 P.M.
closed session ADJOURNMENT
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