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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
February 27, 1990
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor
Jo Anne Darcy at 6:40 p.m. at the City Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, First Floor,
Santa Clarita, California.
FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Buck McKeon led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were:
City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City
Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton;
Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Parks & Recreation
Director, Jeff Kolin; Public Works Director,
John Medina; Director of Community Development,
Mark Scott; Assistant City Clerk, Donna Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item No. 4 was pulled from the Consent Calendar for
discussion. It was moved by Heidt and second by
McKeon to approve the Consent Calendar. On roll call
vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Consent Calendar Approved
APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the February 13, 1990 meeting were
approved as corrected. Hearing no objections, it was
so ordered.
PRESENTATION Mayor Darcy presented a plaque to Bob Martin,
Virgil Saunders, and Dave Davis for their outstanding
efforts 'in raising money to provide the City with a
mobile park unit also known as "The Fun Bus". Mayor
Darcy also presented a proclamation for the
recognition of Older Americans Month to
Mary Blankenship, representing the seniors.
ITEM 1
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FROM THE Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Assistant City
PLANNING COMMISSION Clerk, Grindey reported that this item was published
DENIAL WITHOUT and posted in accordance with the law, therefore, the
PREJUDICE - TENTATIVE public hearing was in order.
TRACT MAP NO. 41812 AND
OAK TREE PERMIT 89-016
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ITEM 1
Continued Mark Scott presented the report to Council stating
that the City received an appeal from the January 2,
1990 action of the Planning Commission on Tentative
Tract Map No. 41812 and Oak Tree Permit 89-016. Mr.
Scott also stated that the applicant of this project
is requesting to subdivide roughly 34 acres of land
into twelve single-family lots and requested the
removal of one oak tree.
Those in favor of this issue were: Don Hale,
24303 San Fernando Road, Santa Clarita;
Linda Sherlock, 16285 Vasquez Way, Canyon Country;
Larry Stevens, 16330 Winterdale Drive, Canyon Country;
Dan Hon, 24273 San Fernando Road, Santa Clarita;
Les Sechler, 15639 Warmsptings Drive, Santa Clarita;
W.R. Willard, 26762 Iron Canyon Road, Santa Clarita;
George Gemind, 15182 Iron Canyon Road, Santa Clarita.
Those persons staying neutral were: Don Keene,
7314 Verdugo Crestline Drive, Tujunga.
Following Council's discussion regarding the appeal,
flood hazards, grading, flag lots, the placement of a
drain into the wash, and rattlesnakes and coyotes, it
was moved by Boyer and second by McKeon to bring back
a resolution including findings and conditions
recommended by staff for action at the next Council
meeting, it was moved by Boyer and second by Heidt to
amend the motion to include if a project is to
proceed, a greater solution or proposal may include an
assessment district, that the area would not protest
that district, and that an official report from the
Flood Control District be submitted stating that
nothing would harm this project, and to include the
$10,000 offer to parks from the appellant. On roll
call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
RECESS At 7:55 p.m., the Mayor called a recess.
RECONVENE At 8:10 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
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ITEM 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Works Director, John Medina addressed the
UCLA'S INTEGRATED Council stating that at the November 14, 1989 Council
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND meeting, the UCLA Municipal Solid Waste Management
RECYCLING STUDY FOR Certificate Program presented its initial assessment
THE CITY OF SANTA of how waste management should be addressed by the
CLARITA study on Santa Clarita's Waste Stream. He further
stated that the UCLA class completed its findings and
recommendations and the report submitted to Council
highlighted that information.
UCLA's Class Professor, Eugene Tseng; Study
Coordinator, Ann Baba and Visual Communications
Coordinator, Paul Waters gave a very extensive report
to Council regarding the Integrated Waste Management
and Recycling Study for the City.
Following discussion by Council regarding the Waste
Management and Recycling Study, composting at home,
the availability and cost of bins, amount of methane
gas produced from composting, the marketing of wood
chips being turned into particle board, costs
concerning hauling waste products, it was moved by
McKeon and second by Boyer to accept the
recommendation of staff and to refer the issue to our
Solid Waste Management Committee to incorporate the
recommendation. Hearing no objection, it was so
ordered.
ITEM 3
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public
Works Director,
John Medina presented the
INTERSTATE 5/MCBEAN
report
to. Council stating that a request had been made
PARKWAY CALTRANS/
by the
County to widen
the bridge on McBean Parkway
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
across
Interstate 5
and to provide both a north
JOINT PROJECT
and southbound on-ramp.
He further stated that the
County
had requested that
the City grant them consent
and jurisdiction to make
these improvements.
Those persons addressing Council on this item were:
Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita.
Following discussion by Council regarding Interstate
5/McBean Parkway and the reaction from the County and
the Poe Company, it was moved by McKeon and second by
Boyer to request that whoever is assigned to do the
work for the County does not construct during commuter
hours and that Council approve Resolution No. 90-15.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Resolution No. 90-15 Adopted
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CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 4
ANNEXATION NO. 1988-01,
MAKING FINDINGS ON
WRITTEN PROTEST -
RESOLUTION NO. 90-11
ITEM 5
PURCHASE OF TEAM
UNIFORMS FOR YOUTH
BASKETBALL LEAGUE
ITEM 6
COMPENSATION FOR
RENTAL OF POLLING
PLACES AND ELECTION
OFFICERS - RESOLUTION
NO. 90-36
ITEM 7
DEMAND REGISTER NO. 4
ITEM 8
On February 13, 1990, Council directed staff to bring
back a resolution setting an election for the
Pinetree/Timberline Annexation for June of 1990.
Because signatures could not be verified in time to
meet the June deadline, it was the determination of
Council to conduct the election on November of 1990.
Those persons addressing the Council on this item
was: Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue,
Santa Clarita.
Following discussion by Council regarding Annexation
No. 1988-01, letter dealing with building permits and
dog licenses, it was moved by Koontz and second by
Boyer to bring a resolution and affirmation of the
vote count to the next Council meeting and if the
analysis of valid protest requires that an election be
held, staff be directed to proceed and conduct the
Pine tree/Timberlane Annexation Election for November
of 1990 and inform the residents that this will take
place. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: Heidt
Motion Carried
It was moved by Koontz and second by McKeon to approve
the consent calendar. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Consent Calendar Approved
NEW BUSINESS In September of 1989, Council appointed eleven members
TWO VACANCIES FOR THE to the City Advisory Committee on Integrated Waste
CITIZENS ADVISORY Management. Due to the resignation of two committee
COMMITTEE ON INTEGRATED members, those seats are available. It was moved by
WASTE MANAGEMENT Koontz and second by Boyer to advertise for Integrated
Waste Committee applicants with a closing date of
March 16, 1990 and set a date to interview the best
qualified candidates on file with the City Clerk.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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ITEM 9
NEW BUSINESS
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS
CONSERVANCY - RIM OF
THE VALLEY TRAIL
CORRIDOR BOUNDARY
STUDY
ITEM 10
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE
PROVISION OF EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE TRANSPORTA-
TION SERVICES
Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin presented
the report to Council stating that on January 9, 1990,
Council directed staff to work with the Santa Monica
Mountains Conservancy to analyze a proposed boundary
adjustment which would include portions of the City of
Santa Clarita. He further stated that staff met with
representatives of the conservancy on January 30,
1990, and toured many of the open space and natural
areas in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Those persons speaking before the Council were:
Laurene Weste, Post Office Box 921, Santa Clarita;
Ann Irvine, 24829 Alderbrook Drive, Newhall.
Following discussion by Council regarding the Santa
Monica Mountains Conservancy Study and a letter
dealing with the lack of progress on trails in the
City, it was moved by Koontz and second by Boyer to
support the proposed revisions to the boundary map for
the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and to bring
back a resolution of support on SB 1885.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
City Manager, George Caravalho presented the report to
Council stating that in 1979, a number of cities filed
legal action against the County regarding ambulance
service. He further stated that the cities prevailed
and the County subsequently submitted a request for
proposal to provide service throughout the County.
Those persons addressing the Council were:
Ann Irvine, 24849 Alderbrook Drive, Newhall;
Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring Avenue, Newhall;
Laurene Weste, Post Office Box 921, Santa Clarita.
Following discussion by Council regarding emergency
ambulance transportation, the use of another ambulance
service if available, cost of services, whether or not
the contract is designed for City services, annual
increases, the flexibility of the contract, reviewing
the contract on an annual basis, raising of rates to
be reviewed before going into affect, response time,
adequate equipment, liability insurance, termination
of contract, it was moved by Koontz and second by
McKeon to refer back to staff for further information
and bring back to Council meeting of March 27, 1990.
Hearing no objection, it was so ordered.
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RECESS At 10:25 p.m., the Mayor called a recess.
RECONVENE At 10:35 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
ITEM 11
NEW BUSINESS
On February 12,
1990, Council directed
staff to
PROPOSED ELSMERE
contact the Castaic Lake Water Agency and
the water
CANYON LANDFILL -
purveyors to
request their cooperation
and
WATER STUDY
participation in
a water study relative
to the
recommendations: 1) That City Council direct staff
proposed Elsmere
Canyon Landfill. It was
moved by
expressed purpose of determining the flood control
McKeon and second
by Koontz to approve the water study
relative to the
proposed Elsmere Canyon
Landfill.
Hearing no objections,
it was so ordered.
results of their input and discussion; 3) Contact
ITEM 12
NEW BUSINESS
On February 13, 1990, Councilman McKeon presented a
OAK SPRINGS CANYON
letter, signed by several residents in the Oak Springs
ROAD AREA
Canyon area, expressing concerns regarding flooding,
secondary access to Sand Canyon Road, and availability
of domestic water service. It was moved by McKeon and
second by Boyer to approve the following
recommendations: 1) That City Council direct staff
to contact the Flood Control District with the
expressed purpose of determining the flood control
needs within the area of Oak Springs Canyon and to
develop a program for implementation; 2) Report to the
Planning Commission the proposal to extend Comet Way
to Oak Springs Canyon and report back to Council the
results of their input and discussion; 3) Contact
local water purveyor to determine the feasibility of
extending water lines to serve the Oak Springs Canyon
area. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 13
NEW BUSINESS City Manager, George Caravalho presented the report to
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION Council stating that on February 13, 1990, Councilman
Boyer requested that City staff develop a procedure to
register lobbyists. He further stated that staff
researched the issue and found that of the 456 cities
in California, only the largest cities had
registered. It was moved by Boyer and second McKeon
to have staff research the issue on a broader basis
and bring back to Council at their March 27, 1990
meeting. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered.
Those persons speaking before the Council were:
Rosalie Gnam, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita;
Laurene Weste, Post Office Box 921, Santa Clarita.
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PUBLIC STATEMENT
AUDIENCE The following persons addressed the Council:
Jill Klajic, 28040 Langside Avenue, Canyon Country -
representing the Santa Clarita Valley Parents Lobby
regarding overcrowded schools; Allan Cameron,
27612 Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita - regarding
Santa Clarita Valley Education Summit; Zandra Stanley,
24183 Cross Street, Newhall - regarding a year-round
school program; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring Avenue,
Newhall - regarding vacancies on Citizens Advisory
Committee on Integrated Waste Committee; Beverly Lusk,
25358 Via Pacifica, Valencia - regarding disabled
persons in Santa Clarita.
PUBLIC STATEMENT
COUNCIL Councilmember Koontz addressed fellow councilmembers
regarding the issue of a grant for senior housing and
asked if there was an update on the issue.
Councilmember McKeon addressed fellow councilmembers
regarding an article in the Times on Mr. Palagyi and
asked that Council recognize him at another Council
meeting and to have Ms. Jane Paisano speak at our next
Council Study Session of April 4 at 6:30 p.m.
regarding L.A. 2,000.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:40 p.m, the meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m.
on March 7 for Council Study Session.
Anne Darcy (14
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