HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-27 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
March 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 6:35 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; Assistant City Attorney,
Doug Holland; 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.
Councilman Boyer, prior to approval of the agenda,
requested Assistant City Attorney, Holland to answer a
few questions regarding a conflict of interest and
felt that all five councilmembers should be able to
vote on the G. H. Palmer issues. Councilwoman Heidt
reported to Council that a letter had been sent to the
Fair Political Practices Commission regarding a
conflict of interest and requested that the Council
continue their support and wait for an opinion from
the FPPC before making decisions on the Palmer
project. It was moved by Boyer and second by McKeon
to direct the City Attorney to investigate and advise
the Council in writing regarding the presence or
absence of a conflict of interest on or before
April 13, 1990 and to open the public hearing on
Vista Terrace and to continue to April 17, 1990 the
development agreement, Santa Catarina and the Colony.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: Heidt, Darcy
Motion Carried
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item Nos. 12 and 15 were pulled from the Consent
Calendar for discussion. It was moved by McKeon and
second by Boyer to approve the Agenda. On roll call
vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and second by McKeon to approve
the minutes for February 27 and March 13, 1990.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Darcy presented a commendation to Johnny Hannah
for his quick and dedicated reaction in an emergency
situation.
ITEM 1
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF REOPENING
G. H. PALMER
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
AND RELATED PUBLIC
HEARINGS
Mayor Darcy presented a Proclamation and plaque to
Bela Palagyi for his outstanding commitment to youth
over his thirty-two years of teaching. Mayor Darcy
presented a plaque in special recognition to Richard
Schneck and the Santa Clarita Valley Wood Carvers Club
for the hand carved logo given to the City.
City Manager, Caravalho made an announcement to
Council that the California Society of Municipal
Finance Officers presented the City with a
presentation for outstanding finance reporting.
Community Development Director, Scott presented
the report to Council stating that the public hearing
dealt with the appeal of the Planning Commission's
approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 45022,
Conditional Use Permit No. 87-017 and Oak Tree Permit
No. 87-017 which involves 24.5 acres into seven lots
to accommodate 103 detached residential condominium
units. The Oak Tree Permit would call for the removal
of six oak trees.
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.
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ITEM 1 Those speaking on this issue were: Richard Howe,
Continued 35100 Anthony Road, Agua Dulce; Joel Silverman,
24013 Ventura Boulevard, Calabasas; Edward L. Bolden,
Jr., 23655 San Fernando Road, Newhall; Katie Clifton,
28504 San Canyon, Canyon Country; Bruce B. Neft,
23418 Darcy Lane, Santa Clarita; Howard Weissburger,
28045 Eagle Peak Avenue, Canyon Country; Tom Veloz,
25230 Avenue Stanford, Valencia; Donald Gaskin,
19601 Crystal Spring Court, Newhall; Allan Shakman,
20105 Keaton Street, Canyon Country; Linda Calvert,
27515 Glasser, Canyon Country; Vera Johnson,
26534 Oak Crossing Road, Santa Clarita.
It was moved by Koontz and second by McKeon to approve
the Vista Terrace portion of the Palmer Development
Agreement with the mutual agreement that if the
development agreement is entered into then the
developer would comply with the requirements of the
development agreement, but if it is not entered into
by the time he presents his final map for recordation,
then he would comply with other requirements of the
City and that the school agreement be extended. On
roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Abstain: Heidt
Motion Carried
RECESS At 8:38 p.m., the Mayor called a recess.
RECONVENE At 8:55 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
ITEM 2
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE CASE Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Assistant City
NO. 89-02 FROM R-3 Clerk, Grindey reported that this item was published
(LIMITED MULTIPLE and posted in accordance with the law, therefore, the
RESIDENCE) to C-1 public hearing was in order.
(RESTRICTED BUSINESS)
TO ALLOW THE Principle Planner, Rich Henderson presented the report
CONTINUING OPERATION to Council stating that the applicant is requesting a
OF A PROFESSIONAL Zone Change on the subject property from R-3, Limited
OFFICE CURRENTLY Multiple Residence to C-1, Restricted Business to
OPERATING ILLEGALLY IN allow the continued operation of a commercial office,
A RESIDENTIAL ZONE which is not a permitted use in a residential zone.
ORDINANCE NO. 90-6
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ITEM 2 Those persons addressing Council on this issue were:
Continued E.L. Bolden, Jr., Post Office Box 428, Newhall;
Allan E. Seward, 24572 Peachland Avenue, Newhall.
Attorney Doug Holland read the title of the
ordinance: amending the official zone map, Zone
Change Case No. 89-2. It was moved by Heidt and
second by McKeon to introduce Ordinance No. 90-6 and
waive further reading of Ordinance No. 89-02: On Roll
Call Vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 90-6 Dassed to second readine
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION FOR This item deals with the authorization for the City to
CITY TO ENTER INTO enter into a contract agreement for the preparation of
A CONTRACT AGREEMENT an Environmental Impact Report for Vesting Tentative
FOR THE PREPARATION OF Tract Map 46619. Mayor Pro Tem Boyer asked that in
AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT the future, the people in the area of La Salle Canyon
REPORT FOR VESTING Drive be notified of any changes that may take place.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP Councilwoman Heidt asked that all principles working
NO. 46619 on the project be listed on all future Agenda Reports.
ITEM 15 This item deals with a request by Mr. Glenn Reeves
REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER that appeal fees be waived so that he and his
neighbors can appeal the American Landmark (Tract No.
47863) and Weston (Tract No. 46626) projects without
paying the $335 fee per project.
Those speaking on this issue were: Karen Holder,
28149 Foxlane Drive, Canyon Country; Allan Cameron,
27612
Ennismore
Avenue,
Canyon
Country;
Glenn E. Reeves,
28222
Bakerton
Avenue,
Canyon
Country;
George
N.
Stigile,
18921 Ermine Street,
Canyon Country; John
Ashgar,
Weston
Development;
Dennis Datin,
28180 Foxlane Drive,
Canyon
Country.
It was moved by McKeon and second, by Koontz to approve
the recommendation of staff to assess the total fee of
$335 which would cut the fee in half and that an
additional ten days be given upon which to file the
fee with the appeal letter to be in the City Clerk's
Office on April 6, 1990. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Koontz, McKeon
Noes: Heidt, Mayor Darcy
Motion Carried
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ITEM 3 It was moved by Boyer and second by Koontz to approve
WATT AMERICA/CIRCLE J the Consent Calendar as amended. On roll call vote:
AGREEMENT MODIFICATION Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Consent Calendar Approved
ITEM 4
NATIONAL PEDIATRIC
SUPPORT SERVICES
AGREEMENT
ITEM 5
TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN
TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT -
TRACT NO. 38300, PRIVATE
DRAIN 1627 - RESOLUTION
NO. 90-46
ITEM 6
COUNTY LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
CONSENT AND JURISDICTION
RESOLUTION NO. 90-48
ITEM 7
THE 1990 ALCOHOL TAX
INITIATIVE - RESOLUTION
NO. 90-51
ITEM 8
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION
ITEM 9
DEMAND REGISTER - DEMAND
REGISTER
ITEM 10
PROPOSED EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES AGREEMENT UPDATE
ITEM 11
RESOLUTION NO. 90-53
SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION
BY SHB FINANCIAL CORP.
FOR STATE PROP 84 FUNDING
ITEM 13
PURCHASE OF BALLOT COUNTER
AND SOFTWARE PACKAGE
ITEM 14
TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT
PROGRESS REPORT
ITEM 15a
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
LEASE FOR SEWER PURPOSES
SIERRA CANYON INVESTMENTS
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ITEM 16
NEV BUSINESS
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
BUDGET STUDY SESSIONS
PUBLIC STATEMENT
AUDIENCE
City Manager, Caravalho presented the report to
Council stating that staff will present the budget to
Council with the recommendation that the issue be
referred to the Planning Commission for consistency
with the General Plan and Parks and Recreation
Commission for their comments on May 8, 1990. It was
moved by Boyer and second by Koontz to bring this item
back to the April 17, 1990 meeting. Hearing no
objections, it was so ordered.
The following persons addressed the Council: Dennis
Datin, 28180 Foxlane Drive, Canyon Country - regarding
overdevelopment.
PUBLIC STATEMENT City Manager, George Caravalho addressed the Council
STAFF giving a brief overview of what staff has done
pursuant to Council's direction on the Elsmere Canyon
Landfill Proposals, that staff received another grant
from the Amateur Athletic Foundation in support of a
swim program in the amount of $7,109.
PUBLIC STATEMENT Mayor Darcy stated that she received a note from
COUNCIL Dr. Frank Mancini who has offered to have the DeMolays
take down any election posters if we have the need.
CLOSED SESSION At 10:02 p.m., Mayor Darcy adjourned to Closed Session
on an employee relations and personnel matter.
Councilwoman Heidt was not present. At 10:55 p.m.,
Council reconvened. It was moved by Boyer and second
by Koontz to approve the Civil Engineer range from 61
to 65. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:00
April 4,
p.m. Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting
7:30 p.m. and in memory of Thomas E. Mason.
o nne Darcy
Mayor
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