HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-13 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
March 13, 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 6:45 p.m. at the City Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, First Floor,
Santa Clarita, California.
FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Dennis Koontz 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 It was the request of Council that Item Nos. 1 and 2
be reversed. Item Nos. 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12 were
pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. It
was moved by Heidt and second by McKeon to approve the
Agenda as amended. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Consent Calendar approved as amended
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and second by Koontz to suspend
the approval of the minutes of February 27, 1990, for
correction until the Council meeting of March 27,
1990. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 2
PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FROM PLANNING City Manager, George Caravalho addressed the Council
COMMISSION DENIAL regarding a letter received from the representatives
WITHOUT PREJUDICE- of the applicant stating they formally request a
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP four week continuance, on Tract Map No. 46879, to be
NO. 46879 held on April 10, 1990. It was moved by Koontz and
second by Boyer to move the meeting to March 27,
1990. Following discussion by Council regarding the
letter and audience participation, the motion was
withdrawn.
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ITEM 2
Continued
ITEM 13
MEMO TO COUNCIL
CHANGING DATE OF
COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 2
Continued
ITEM 1
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT, G. H.
PALMER ASSOCIATES
City Manager Caravalho felt it necessary to read the
contents of the entire letter to give the audience and
Council a better understanding of what the applicant
had experienced and was asking.
This memo was submitted to Council notifying them
that the Council meeting, scheduled for April 10,
1990, would conflict with the Municipal Election,
recommended that the Council meeting be scheduled for
April 12, 1990, and to conduct the swearing-in of the
new Council on April 17,1990. It was moved by Boyer
and second by Koontz to change the recommended Council
meeting of April 12, 1990 to April 17, 1990, at which
time the new Council will be sworn in. The Planning
Commission meeting regularly scheduled for April 17,
1990 will be held on April 19, 1990. Hearing no
objections, it was so ordered.
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Assistant City
Clerk, Grindey reported that this item was published
and posted in accordance with the law, therefore, the
public hearing was in order.
It was moved by Koontz and second by Boyer to continue
the item, in accordance with the letter that was
submitted, to the March 17, 1990 meeting. On roll
call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
City Attorney, Carl Newton addressed the Council
regarding the proposed development agreement with G.
H. Palmer Associates stating that this item was
previously set for public hearing and the related
matters to this issue have been the subject of
multiple appeals. Because those appeals were not
filed within sufficient time for public hearing, it
was necessary to set those appeals for hearing on
March 27, 1990. He further stated it would be
inappropriate for Council to hear public testimony and
recommended that the hearing be opened and the matter
be continued to the meeting of March 27, 1990.
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ITEM 1
Continued City Manager, George Caravalho; Public Works Director,
John Medina and Community Development Director,
Mark Scott each gave an overview of where each project
is heading and the roads that would be affected.
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Assistant City
Clerk, Grindey reported that this item was published
and posted in accordance with the law, therefore, the
public hearing was in order.
It was moved by McKeon and second by Boyer to continue
the item to March 27, 1990. Hearing no objections, it
was so ordered.
RECESS At 9:05 p.m., the Mayor called a recess.
RECONVENE At 9:32 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 3
This item was discussed at the meeting of February 27,
APPEAL FROM PLANNING
1990, as a public hearing, to appeal a denial without
COMMISSION DENIAL
prejudice by the Planning Commission. At that time,
WITHOUT PREJUDICE --
Council voted to approve the project with
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
modifications and directed staff to bring the issue
NO. 41812 AND OAK
back to the meeting of March 13, 1990.
TREE PERMIT NO. 89 -016 -
RESOLUTION NO. 90-43
Following discussion regarding the appeal on Tentative
Tract Map No. 41812, people signing up late to talk on
the issue, and a petition issued by the people in the
audience, it was moved by McKeon and second by Boyer
to continue this item later on in the meeting to
enable staff to take the time to negotiate with the
people who were not able to speak. Hearing no
objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 4
DECLARATION OF This item is on the agenda to vacate a portion of the
INTENTION TO VACATE alley at San Fernando Road and 4th Street. Following
A PORTION OF THE ALLEY discussion by Council regarding the vacation, the
AT 4TH STREET AND possibility of fixing up the area, and who the
SAN FERNANDO ROAD - property owner is, it was moved by McKeon and second
RESOLUTION NO. 90-41 by Koontz to direct staff to further research this
item. Hearing no objection, it was so ordered.
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ITEM 5
TRANSFER OF STORM
DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT (L.A.C.F.C.D)
TRACT NUMBER 43774,
PRIVATE DRAIN 2012
RESOLUTION NO. 90-38
ITEM 6
SUBSTITUTION OF BONDS
PARCEL MAP NOS. 17649 &
17876
ITEM 7
1990 FIVE-YEAR The objective of this program is to identify potential
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT projects with suggested tentative budget years for
PROGRAM - RESOLUTION construction to provide long-range guidance to staff
NO. 90-40 in preparing annual budgets.
ITEM 8
RESOLUTION NO. 90-39 -
DEMAND WARRANT #3
ITEM 9
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS
CONSERVANCY - RIM OF
THE VALLEY TRAIL CORRIDOR
RESOLUTION.NO. 90-42
ITEM 10
WATT AMERICA/CIRCLE
On June 27, 1990, Council
entered into an
agreement
J - AGREEMENT
with Watt America, which
Council approved
Tentative
MODIFICATION
Tract Map No. 44452 in the
Circle J area, in
exchange
for the construction of an
emergency access
route by
Watt America (Ridgedale Partners).
ITEM 11
REQUEST FOR WAIVER A letter was received by Assistant City Clerk,
OF APPEAL FEES Donna Grindey from Mr. Glenn Reeves asking Council to
waive the normal appeal fees for the Weston
Development and American Landmark project tentative
tract maps.
Those persons addressing the Council on this item
were: Glenn E. Reeves, 28222 Bakerton Ave,
Canyon Country; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue,
Canyon Country;
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ITEM 11
Continued
ITEM 12
VALENCIA BRIDGE &
MAJOR THOROUGHFARE
DISTRICT COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT
ITEM 3
APPEAL OF TRACT MAP
NO. 41812
Continued
It was moved by Boyer and second by Darcy to approve
staff's recommendation that the appellants be allowed
to appeal both projects for a single appeal fee. On
roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Koontz
Noes: Heidt, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Motion Denied
It was also moved by Boyer and second by Heidt that
this item be placed on the agenda as a subsequent need
item and that Council appeal this matter. The need to
take action did not arise until after posting the
agenda. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
It was moved by Heidt and second by Darcy to appeal,
by Council, the decision of the Planning Commission on
Tentative Tract Map No. 46626 and 47863, based on the
fact that Council does not have a General Plan and
that Council does not have a policy on the three
reasons brought up by Mr. Glenn Reeves in the letter
submitted to the City Clerk's office. It was moved by
Heidt and second by Boyer to place the matter on the
next agenda for consideration of appeal. Hearing no
objections, it was so ordered.
On October 30, 1990, Council authorized staff to
develop, with the County, an agreement for the joint
administration of the proposed Valencia Bridge and
Major Thoroughfare District.
Community Development Director, Mark Scott came back
to Council with the suggestions of the applicant and
the residents in the area dealing with the appeal from
the Planning Commission's denial without prejudice on
Tentative Tract Map 41812 and Oak Tree Permit
No. 89-016 to follow: new condition No. 66, Iron
Canyon Road shall not be used by applicant for hauling
or other heavy equipment; new condition No. 67,
Warmsprings Road shall be improved as a culdesac as
shown on the tract map and further dedication, to be
on the culdesac, shall be required by the City as a
condition of the map; prior to map recordation, the
applicant shall provide $10,000 for use on private
safety and beautification improvements at the entry of
Iron Canyon Road at Sand Canyon Road, such project to
be administered by the private homeowners association
in the Iron Canyon area.
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ITEM 3
Continued The City shall collect such funds and disburse them
toward the construction of said improvement as actual
construction costs are incurred and verified. If said
funds are not encumbered within two years of receipt
by the City, the City may, at its discretion, apply
the funds to City park improvements at other locations.
It was moved by McKeon and second by Koontz to approve
the Consent Calendar as amended. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Consent Calendar approved as amended
PUBLIC STATEMENT
AUDIENCE The following persons addressed the Council:
Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Canyon Country
- representing Weston Development and American
Landmark regarding the clarification of the
appropriateness of the City's fee structure:
Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring Avenue, Newhall -
regarding the appeals process.
PUBLIC STATEMENT
COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem Boyer extended his appreciation to staff
for the tremendous amount of work done in recent weeks.
Councilmember Heidt announced that on Friday,
March 16, 1990 a SCOPING Meeting will be conducted
regarding the Mobile Oil Pipeline and encouraged
everyone to attend.
Mayor Darcy announced that on Saturday, March 24,
1990, the Committee with the Newhall Merchants
Association will host the Walk of Western Stars and
invited everyone to attend.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:47 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in the memory
of Howard C. McKeon.
J Anne Darcy
ayor