HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-24 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
April 24, 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 6:32 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; Assistant City Clerk, Donna Grindey;
Clerk Typist, Geri Miller -Davis.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item Nos. 5, 6, 8, 11 and 12 were pulled from the
Consent Calendar for discussion. It was moved by
McKeon and second by Boyer to approve the Agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon and second by Boyer to approve
the minutes for March 27, 1990. Hearing no
objections, it was so ordered.
PRESENTATION Joe Astleford from the Department of Forestry gave a
brief presentation on the Elsmere Canyon Landfill.
Mayor Darcy read the City's Ordinance dealing with the
public meeting policy and guidelines to ensure that
the appropriate guidelines are followed at future
meetings.
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ITEM 1
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE 89-5 FROM
A-2-2 (HEAVY
AGRICULTURAL) TO
R-1-11,000 (SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL,
11,000 SQ FT MINIMUM
LOTS) AND R -2 -(DP)
(TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITH A DEVELOPMENT,
PROGRAM OVERLAY)
ITEM 2
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE AT THE
SOUTHERLY TERMINUS OF
GILBERT DRIVE -
ORDINANCE NO. 90-10
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.
Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp presented the
report to Council stating that the applicant,
Lori Johnson is requesting a change of zone from the
existing A-2-2, Heavy Agricultural, two -acre minimum
zoning to R-1-11,000, Single -Family with an
11,000 square foot minimum lots and R-2 (DP), Single
and Duplex with a Development Program Overlay.
Those persons address Council on this issue were:
Bob Sunset, 21026 Susan Carole Drive, Santa Clarita;
Roy Payton, 21059 Susan Carole Drive, Santa Clarita;
Steve Lilley, 27816 Radfall Court, Santa Clarita;
Kevin Large, 20902 Susan Carole Drive, Santa Clarita.
City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title of Ordinance
No. 90-7: amending the official Zoning Map, Zone
Change Case No. 89-5.
Following discussion regarding Zone Change Case
No. 89-5, width of streets, on -street parking
requirements, landscaping, price range of
condominiums, possible transit fees and amount of
bridge and thoroughfare, it was moved by Boyer and
second by McKeon to waive further reading and to
introduce Ordinance No. 90-7. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: Klajic
Ordinance No. 90-7 passed to second reading
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Clerk Typist
Davis reported that this item was published
by the City Clerk in accordance with the law,
therefore, the public hearing was in order.
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ITEM 2
Continued Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp presented the
report to Council stating that the applicant, American
Beauty Homes, Incorporated, is requesting a Zone
Change on the subject property from A-2-1 (Heavy
Agricultural) to RPD -1-6U for a Residential Planned
Development. The applicants have received Planning
Commission approval to develop the 47.4 acre site into
14 condominium lots to allow for 187 single-family
detached condominiums.
Those persons addressing Council on this issue were:
Jack Shine, 18909 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country;
Bryan Brahms, 26110 Rainbow Glen, Santa Clarita.
City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title of Ordinance
No. 90-10: amending the official Zoning Map, Zone
Change Case No. 85-503 with the stipulation that the
insertion of the new Section 5 and the renumbering of
the existing Section 5 regarding the finding of the
Negative Declaration.
It was moved by McKeon and second by Boyer to waive
further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 90-10. On
roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: Klajic
Ordinance No. 90-10 passed to second reading
RECESS At 8:17 p.m., the Mayor called a recess.
RECONVENE At 9:34 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
ITEM 3
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Clerk Typist,
PREZONE 89-003 and Davis reported that this item was published
APPEAL OF VESTING by the City Clerk in accordance with the law,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP therefore, the public hearing was in order.
NO. 47324, CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 89-007 Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp presented the
AND OAK TREE PERMIT report to Council stating that appellant, Hal Good
NO. 89-046 filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision
of February 20, 1990, to approve Vesting Tentative
Tract Map 47324, Conditional Use Permit 89-007 and Oak
Tree Permit 89-046 and Prezone 89-03.
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ITEM 3
Continued Those persons addressing Council on this issue were:
Stan Fargen, 18998 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita;
Hal Good, 27800 Sand Canyon Road, Santa Clarita;
Glenn Reeves, 28222 Bakerton Avenue, Canyon Country.
City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title of Ordinance
No. 90-9: amending the official Zoning Map, Prezone
Case No. 89-003.
It was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to adopt
Resolution No. 90-76. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
It was moved by McKeon and second by Darcy to waive
further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 90-9. On
roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes:
Ordinance No. 90-9 passed to second reading
ITEM 4 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Clerk Typist
PUBLIC HEARING Davis reported that this item was published
PREZONE NO. 89-002 AND by the City Clerk in accordance with the law,
APPEAL OF VESTING therefore, the public hearing was in order.
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NOS. 46626 and 47863 Because of medical reasons, the owners have requested
that this item be continued to the 5/22/90 Council
meeting. It was moved by Boyer and second by McKeon
to continue Item No. 4 to May 22, 1990. On roll call
vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR This item deals with the requests received by several
SIERRA HIGHWAY AT members of the public and Councilmembers regarding the
RAINBOW GLEN DRIVE need for a traffic signal at the intersection of
STATE/CITY TRAFFIC Sierra Highway at Rainbow Glen Drive.
SIGNAL AGREEMENT
Those persons addressing Council on this issue were:
Charles Ives, no address given.
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ITEM 5
Continued
It was moved by Boyer and second by McKeon approve in
concept the draft agreement, to direct Public Works to
send a copy of the agreement to Cal Trans, to direct
staff to include $61,920 for the project in the
upcoming fiscal year budget, and to move ahead and
recover the money from Cal Trans. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried.
ITEM 6
PLACERITOS BOULEVARD This item deals with a study conducted by the Traffic
AND 12TH STREET/STOP Engineering staff of the intersection of Placeritos
SIGN -RESOLUTION Boulevard and 12th Street to determine the need for
NO. 90-58 traffic controls at the intersection.
ITEM 7
LOS MANANITAS DRIVE AT
VISTA DELGADO DRIVE/
STOP SIGN RESOLUTION
NO. 90-59
ITEM 8
WILEY CANYON ROAD/ This item deals with a study conducted by the Traffic
MODIFY STREET STRIPING/ Engineering staff in Wiley Canyon Road, between Lyons
PARKING PROHIBITION Avenue and Powell Drive regarding traffic, safety and
the possible installation of left -turn channelization.
ITEM 9
ANNEXATION NO. 1990-01,
RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION
ITEM 10
DEMAND WARRANT #8
RESOLUTION NO. 90-68
ITEM 11
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE This item deals with the finalization of terms of
CITY TO ENTER INTO A contract with B.S.I. Consultants, Incorporated on the
CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR Santa Clara River Water and Recreation Study.
PREPARATION OF A WATER
FEATURES STUDY ON THE It was moved by Boyer and second by McKeon to approve
SANTA CLARA RIVER AND Item No. 11. On roll call vote:
ITS TRIBUTARIES Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: Klajic
Motion Carried
ITEM 12
ND -90-001 - NEGATIVE This item deals with a Negative Declaration for
DECLARATION FOR CITY potential acquisition of the Saugus Rehabilitation
ACQUISITION OF SAUGUS site for municipal uses.
REHABILITATION SITE
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ITEM 12
Continued
ITEM 13
DISABLED PERSONS
PARKING ZONE -
23008 HILSE LANE
RESOLUTION NO. 90-66
PUBLIC STATEMENT
AUDIENCE
ITEM 14
NEW BUSINESS
AWARD OF COMPREHENSIVE
STREET TREE PEST
CONTROL CONTRACT
It was moved by Klajic and second by Boyer to approve
Item No. 12 with the stipulation that there be
pertinent language in the Negative Declaration that
would indicate that the City intends to do a full
Environmental Impact Report once a project has been
decided upon. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
Those persons addressing Council were: Bob Lathrop,
25105 Highspring Avenue, Newhall- regarding the
development of Sand Canyon as a gated community;
Beverly Lusk, 25358 Via Pacifica, Valencia -thanked the
Council for responding to her letter regarding Item
No. 13.
It was moved by McKeon and second by Boyer to approve
the Consent Calendar as amended. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin presented
the report to Council stating that on July 26, 1989,
bids were opened for the Comprehensive Street Tree
Maintenance Contract. The contract included three
separate sections: (1) tree trimming, (2) pest
control and (3) for emergency service based on an
hourly rate. At that time, staff recommended that
only the street tree trimming and emergency service
portions of the contract be awarded and Council
awarded that contract to Golden Bear Arborists,
Incorporated. The bid for the pest control section
exceeded the $50,000 budget guideline which was
estimated for that portion of the contract.
Therefore, staff went out to bid a second time and
recommended that Council award the contract to
Chem -Lawn Commercial Services in the amount of $43,774.
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ITEM 14
Continued It was moved by Heidt and second by McKeon to approve
Item No. 14. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Motion Carried
ITEM 15
NEW BUSINESS Finance Director, Andrea Daroca presented the report
PRESENTATION OF MSI to Council stating that this item is on the agenda for
COST -TO -PROVIDE -SERVICE presentation of the Management Service Institute (MSI)
STUDY Cost -to -Provide -Service Study. This study is an
indepth analysis of 142 services provided by the City
and a recommendation of an appropriate corresponding
fee structure or subsidy level. Doug Ayres, President
of M.S.I. reported to Council on the findings.
It was moved by Heidt and second by Boyer that this
item be brought back to the next Study Session for
discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 16
NEW BUSINESS Traffic Engineer, Ed Cline presented the report to
ADDITIONAL RIGHT TURN Council stating that a traffic engineering study was
LANE SOLEDAD CANYON conducted at Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway.
ROAD/SIERRA HIGHWAY The results of this study indicates that traffic flow
RESOLUTION NOS. 90-70 can be improved if eastbound traffic in the number two
AND 90-71 through -lane on Soledad Canyon Road has the option to.
turn right onto Sierra Highway. This optional right
turn can be accomplished in addition to the existing
free right turn only lane.
It was moved by McKeon and second by Boyer to adopt
Resolution Nos. 90-70 and 90-71 and to direct staff to
implement appropriate measures to effect the project.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: None
Resolution Nos. 90-70 and 90-71 adopted
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT
ON G.H. PALMER MEETING On April 23, 1990, the subcommittee of Councilmembers
Heidt and McKeon met with citizens and Dan Palmer.
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SCA 18 SALES TAX
FOR SCHOOLS
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Heidt
item as a subsequent
posting of the agenda,
Ayes. Boyer, Heidt,
Noes: None
Motion Carried
and second by Darcy to add this
need item that arose after the
On roll call vote:
Klajic, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Following discussion regarding Santa Catarina, the
Colony, Proposition P, Golden Valley Road, Rio Vista,
Westcreek, the Development Agreement, the cost of
building roads, it was moved by Boyer, with no second
to adjourn to May 2, 1990 at 6:30 p.m.
Councilman McKeon reported on SCA 18, sales tax for
schools asking Council's support of the bill.
It was moved by Heidt, second by McKeon to add this
item as a subsequent need item which arose after the
posting of the agenda and to support the amendment.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, McKeon, Mayor Darcy
Noes: Klajic
Motion Carried
At 11:46 it was moved by Heidt and second by Darcy to
adjourn the meeting to May 2, 1990 at 6:30 p.m.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
J nne Darcy
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