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Home My WebLink About1990-01-09 - AGENDAS - REGULAR SPECIAL (2)COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 9, 1990 City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor 6:30 p.m. 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. CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL'CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES PRESENTATION Rick Schneck PUBLIC HEARING 1. DRAFT INTERIM ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO SIGNS - ORDINANCE NO. 90-1 - This item is on the agenda as a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 90-1, pertaining to signs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: . Pending public testimony, approve the negative declaration, introduce Ordinance No. 90-1, and pass to second reading. :UNFINISHED - 2. FRANCHISE ORDINANCE 89-28 - This item was on the agenda of December 12, 1989, to introduce the franchise section (Title 4) of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. RECOMMENDED 'ACTION: Adopt Ordinance'89-28. ----------------------------------------- PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE CODE - ORDINANCE NUMBER 89-29 - The next section to be considered by the City Council for the City's Municipal Code is the Public Peace and Welfare section of the Code. This section deals ........._.largely,_,;w.ith .false..alarms, signs in .the right-of-way, alcoholic beverages and gambling, peddling on highways, noise, and weapons. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 89-29. City Council Agenda January 9, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION L� .CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a requesting 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. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE FEE INCREASE - The City of Santa Clarita is contracting with the County of Los Angeles for business license services. As a contract City, businesses within our jurisdiction are affected by any license fee increase imposed by the. County. It is the City's intent to assume the business licensing function on July 1, 1990, and implement a City -run business . registration/licensing program. RECOMMENDATION: City Council receive report and allow staff to continue the business licensing study for the tentative implementation of program on July 1, 1990. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5. ANNEXATION TO SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 26, ANNEXATION NO. 253, RESOLUTION NO. 90-1 - 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 District. In order for the District to provide treatment services, it must share in the increase in tax revenue from the property, with all of the existing taxing agencies, which includes the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-1. ------------------------------------------------------------- 6. ANNEXATION NO. 1989-05, RESOLUTION. OF APPLICATION - RESOLUTION NO. 90-2. The proposal is for a "Resolution of Application" to be adopted by the City Council for Annexation No. 1989-05. The resolution constitutes a formal request to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). RECOMMENDED ACTION: . Adopt Resolution No. 90-2 and direct staff to transmit the resolution, application and appropriate fees to the Executive Officer of the LAFCO. ------------------------------------------------------------- 7. ANNEXATION NO. .1989-07, RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION - RESOLUTION NO. 90-3 - The proposal is for a "Resolution of Application" to be adopted by the City -Council --for Annexation No. 1989-07. The resolution constitutes a formal request to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-3 and direct staff to transmit the resolution, application and appropriate fees to the Executive Officer of the LAFCO. City Council Agenda • • January 9, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION 8. ALLEY NORTH OF SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD BETWEEN RUETHER AND FURNIVALL AVENUE PROPOSED VACATION - RESOLUTION NO. 90-4 - On May 26, 1987, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution conditionally vacating the alley north of Soledad Canyon Road at Ruether Avenue. On May 24,' 1988, the Los Angeles County Director of Public Works sent the City a letter stating that the improvements were complete and that the vacation needed to be approved by the City Council. A public hearing was held on September 8, 1988, and the vacation was denied. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution NO. 90-4, setting February 13, 1990 as the public hearing date. ------------------------------------------------------------ 9. ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO. 89-8, SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD FROM 320 FEET EAST OF TO 3300 FEET EAST OF BOUQUET CANYON ROAD - This project was for the resurfacing of Soledad Canyon Road. RECOMMENDED: ACTION: Accept the work performed by Manhole Adjusting Contractors, Inc. and authorize payment. ------------------------------------------------------------- 10. ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO. 89-3, SECO CANYON ROAD FROM BOUQUET CANYON ROAD TO TUPELO RIDGE DRIVE AND LYONS AVENUE FROM VALLEY STREET TO SAN FERNANDO ROAD - This project was for the repair and resurfacing of Seco Canyon Road and Lyons Avenue. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept the work performed by Manhole Adjusting Contractors, Inc. and authorize payment.. ------------------------------------------------------------- 11. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE APPLICABILITY OF NEPA TO FEDERAL LAND TRANSFERS - RESOLUTION NUMBER 90-10 - This item was placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor Pro -Tem Boyer, for Council's consideration of Resolution No. 90-10. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-10. ------------------------------------------------------------- 12. LAND ACQUISITION, 227 ACRES AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AND SAN FERNANDO ROAD - Approximately two months ago, the Council agreed to place into escrow the subject property. Staff has worked with several- consultants -to—determine the suitability for purchase of the property and whether there are any development constraints associated with it. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct the City Manager to accept this report and proceed with the purchase of the property. ------------------------------------------------------------- 13. PENLON ROAD/RESOLUTION NO. 90-5 - This resolution is consenting to the establishment. of the portion of Soledad Canyon Rd., commonly known as Perilon Road, as a .—pant ._of.. •the..,system .of highways .of the .County of Los Angeles. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 90-5 ------------------------------------------------------------- 14. RESOLUTION NO. 90-9 - Demand Register 11. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt. City Council Agenda January 9, 1990 COUNCIL ACTION • NEW BUSINESS 15. RE -ORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES - .This item is on the - agenda for the purpose of re -organizing Council affiliated organizations and committees. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss ---------------------------------------- --------------------- 15a. ANNUAL AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE - Councilwoman Heidt requested this item be placed on the agenda for Council's consideration of an annual award for 'community service. .RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and establish award. ------------------------------------------------------------- 15b. ELSMERE CANYON PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR BALLOT INITIATIVE -Mrs. Marsha McLean, Co -Chairperson of the Elsemere Canyon Preservation Committee, has requested Council place an item on the agenda to consider placing an initiative on the ballot in April. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council not place this matter on the ballot. ------------------------------------------------------------- 16. ROADWAY FINANCING/CONSTRUCTION STATUS Since Proposition P did not pass, councilmembers have expressed to staff the need to take another look at the potential ways 'to implement roadway improvements. Staff will make a presentation on the status and financing of roadway..:'.improvement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive staff's presentation and provide comments and direction ------------------------------------------------------------- 17. WHITES CANYON RD. & DELIGHT STREET -ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC ......,._CONTROL .-.,.The._traffic ..engineering staff has completed a thorough study of traffic conditions at Whites Canyon Rd. and Delight Street to determine the appropriateness of a traffic signal of which staff is prepared to make recommendations. RECOMMENDED _ACTION: To retain the existing level of control; to remove the crosswalk markings across Whites Canyon Rd. at the north side of Delight St.; and prohibit parking at the east curb of Whites Canyon Rd. from 250 feet south of Delight St. to .250 feet north of the intersection. ------------------------------------------------------------- 18." GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS=PROPOSED "IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - Public Works Department has• had several meetings with five developers in the vicinity of Golden -Valley Rd. to promote full improvements of which two developers were required to initiate a district to finance not only improvements adjacent to their tract, but those improvements necessary to connect Golden Valley between their developments. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the acceptance of the fees for the purpose of the preparation of the petition and engineer's report to:.beg.in.. processing- fthis -Community.,.Facilities District; authorize Willdan Assoc. to provide the engineer's report; and direct staff to file with Council a petition for formation of the district. City Council Agenda January 9, 1990 0 COUNCIL ACTION 19. CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD PUBLIC HEARING ON GROWTH CONTROL - Mayor Darcy received a letter from the Building Industry Association (BIA), regarding adoption of a plan with a growth management element. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss. ------------------------------------------------------------- 20. SENATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 18 - State Constitutional Amendment 18.(SCA-18) was introduced by Senator Edward Davis to address the ever increasing problem of a ._lack of adequate funding for school facilities. Reconsideration has been granted for SCA -18 and the measure will be heard on January 17, 1990. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct City staff to prepare a letter of support, authorize Mayor to sign letter, and Council to designate representative (s) to appear and attend hearing. PUBLIC STATEMENT (Audience)_ 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 the 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 ADJOURNMENT