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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-08 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. May 8, 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 Councilwoman Jan Heidt led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL Mayor Darcy was absent from the meeting. Present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Parks & Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin; Community Development Director, Lynn Harris; Public Works Director, John Medina; Assistant City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was requested by staff to continue Item No. 22 to May 22, 1990. Item Nos. 24, 25, 26, and 27 were added as subsequent need items which arose after the posting of the agenda. It was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to approve the Agenda as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to approve the April 17, 1990 City Council Minutes as corrected. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by McKeon and second'by Heidt to approve the April 24, 1990 City Council Minutes. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Boyer presented Linda Fleming with a proclamation dealing with Water Awareness Month. Mayor Pro Tem Boyer presented Don Weber with a proclamation setting Santa Clarita Valley Dodger Night. -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 1990 ITEM 1 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Pro Tem Boyer opened the public hearing. PRIME WEST, INC.: Assistant City Clerk, Grindey reported that this item BATTA VUJICIC, was published and posted in accordance with the law, JOHN COSSELMAN therefore, the public hearing was in order. PREZONE CASE NO. 89-04 ORDINANCE NO. 90-11 Community Development Director Harris presented the report to Council stating that the applicant, Prime West, Incorporated requested a prezone to allow the annexation of the site into the City boundaries. Those proponents addressing the Council were: Batta Vujicic, 973 South Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village; Gorky Chin, 27568 Oak Springs Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Following discussion by Council regarding Prezone Case No. 89-04, time for annexation to go through, whether or not the City has an application on file to LAFCO, participation of a fee program for rapid transit, and whether or not the City included a cost analysis, it was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to approve the Negative Declaration & the Prezone Case No. 89-04. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Darcy Motion Carried City Attorney Newton read the title of Ordinance No. 90-11: amending the Official Zoning Map, Prezone Case No. 89-004. It was moved by Boyer and Second by Heidt to waive further reading and pass to second reading on Ordinance No. 90-11. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Darcy Ordinance No. 90-11 passed to second reading ITEM 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Assistant City Manager Pulskamp presented the report ZONE CHANGE AT THE to Council stating that this item was on the agenda of INTERSECTION OF April 24, 1990 as a public hearing to allow a change URBANDALE AND BOUQUET of zone from A-2-2 (Heavy Agriculture) to R-1-11,000 CANYON ROAD (Single -Family Residential, 11,000 square foot lot ORDINANCE NO. 90-7 size) and R-2(DP) (Two -Family Residential). -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 1990 City Attorney Newton read the title of Ordinance No. 90-7: amending the Official Zoning Map, Zone Change Case No. 89-5. It was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 90-7. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, McKeon, Boyer Noes: Klajic Absent: Mayor Darcy Ordinance No. 90-7 adopted ITEM 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Assistant City Manager Pulskamp presented the report PREZONE NO. 89-003 to Council stating that this item was on the agenda of LOCATED AT 16000 LIVE April 24, 1990, as a public hearing to allow a prezone OAK SPRINGS CANYON of the site to officially recognize the existing ROAD -ORDINANCE NO. 90-9 Los Angeles County A-1-1 and A-1-2 zoning as the official zoning of the City of Santa Clarita. City Attorney Newton read the title of Ordinance No. 90-9: amending the Official Zoning Map, Prezone Case No. 89-003. It was moved by Heidt and second by McKeon to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 90-9. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Darcy Ordinance No. 90-9 adopted ITEM 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Assistant City Manager Pulskamp presented the report ZONE CHANGE AT THE to Council stating that this item was on the agenda of SOUTHERLY TERMINUS OF April 24, 1990, as a public hearing to allow a change GILBERT DRIVE of zone from A-2-1 (Heavy Agriculture) to RPD -1-6U ORDINANCE NO. 90-10 (Residential Planned Development 6'units per acre). City Attorney Newton read the title of Ordinance No. 90-10: amending the Official Zoning Map, Zone Change Case No. 85-503. It was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 90-10. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, McKeon, Boyer Noes: Klajic Absent: Mayor Darcy Ordinance No. 90-10 adopted -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 1990 ITEM 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Manager Caravalho presented the report to Council PRESENTATION OF stating that this item is on the agenda for FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 presentation of the Fiscal Year 1990-91 Budget. PROPOSED BUDGET It was moved by Heidt and second by McKeon to receive the budget and continue to the Study Session of May 15, 1990, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. for further review, to refer to the Parks and Recreation and Planning Commissions for review and comment to City Council and to conduct another budget study session on June 6, 1990. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to approve TRACT MAP NO. 46110 the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote APPROVAL OF THE MAP Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE Noes: None OFFERS OF DEDICATION Absent: Mayor Darcy Motion Carried ITEM 8 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (L.A.C.F.C.D.) TRACT NUMBERS 41960 & 43712 PRIVATE DRAIN NUMBERS 1946 & 1947 - RESOLUTION No. 90-47 ITEM 9 ANNEXATION TO SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 32 ANNEXATION NO. 197 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-73 ITEM 10 ANNEXATION TO SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 32 ANNEXATION NO. 196 - RESOLUTION NO. 90-77 ITEM 11 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (L.A.C.F.C.D. TRACT NUMBER 38300 PRIVATE DRAIN NUMBER 1627 RESOLUTION NO. 90-78 -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 1990 ITEM 12 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (L.A.C.F.C.D.) TRACT NUMBER 43572 PRIVATE DRAIN NUMBER 1991 RESOLUTION NO. 90-79 ITEM 13 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (L.A.C.F.C.D) TRACT NUMBER 43129, PRIVATE DRAIN 1871, UNIT 1 RESOLUTION NO. 90-80 ITEM 14 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (L.A.C.F.C.D) TRACT NUMBER 43524, PRIVATE DRAIN 2026 RESOLUTION NO. 90-81 ITEM 15 PURCHASE OF ONE DESKTOP PUBLISHING SYSTEM ITEM 17 AMENDMENT TO PARA -TRANSIT AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMITTEE ON AGING ITEM 18 PURCHASE OF ONE HIGH SPEED COPIER ITEM 19 DEMAND WARRANT RESOLUTION NO. 90-82 ITEM 20 NEW BUSINESS Community Development Director Harris introduced this GENERAL PLAN item to Council stating that the report was prepared for City Council as an update and status report of the General Plan program and to receive direction from City Council on the next phase of the process. This report addresses and is organized as follows: 1) Consultant Services; 2) General Plan Advisory Committee Progress; 3) Public Participation; and 4) Budget Status. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 1990 RECESS RECONVENE ITEM 21 NEW BUSINESS BUS SHELTER PROGRAM ITEM 22 NEW BUSINESS LANDSCAPING IMPROVE- MENTS TO VACATED PORTION OF ALLEY AT FOURTH STREET AND SAN FERNANDO ROAD RESOLUTION NO. 90-41 ITEM 23 NEW BUSINESS COMMUTER BUS FARE INCREASE Those persons addressing Council on this issue were: Ralph Killmeyer, 25043 Green Mill, Santa Clarita. It was moved by Heidt and second by McKeon to adopt the draft General Plan schedule from April 25 through June 21, 1990 and direct staff to bring back refinements to the schedule for adoption at a later time. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to direct staff to work with MBA in refining processes and work. products outlined in the contract in order to insure full consultant availability and participation in the work effort without any budget increases. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. At 8:27 p.m., the Mayor Pro Tem called a recess. At 8:46 p.m., the Mayor Pro Tem reconvened the meeting. Public Works Director Medina presented the report to Council stating that on July 11, 1989, the Council approved a "phase-out program" of privately -owned bus benches to be replaced with either City -owned bus benches or bus shelters. It was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to prepare. a request for proposal and direct staff to bring back to Council a report listing key items which are of concern to Council. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Mayor Pro Tem Boyer asked that Item 22 be continued at the request of Dr. Richard Kost, who is the property owner involved, until May 22, 1990. Public Works Director Medina presented the report to Council stating that the City Council, at its meeting of April 11, 1989, considered staff's recommendation of adding one additional bus to the Downtown Los Angeles commuter and increase the monthly commuter fares from $55 per month to $75. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY B, 1990 It was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to approve the fare structure, $132 per month for non -Santa Clarita Valley residents, and a discounted fare of $75 per month for Santa Clarita residents. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Darcy Motion Carried ITEM 24 ARRANGEMENT OF DATE City Manager Caravalho addressed the Council stating TO INTERVIEW that he felt that Council should schedule a time, APPLICANTS TO THE later in the month, to interview interested candidates PLANNING COMMISSION for the vacancies of the Planning and Parks and AND PARKS AND Recreation Commissions. Council will interview Planning Commission applicants on May 29, 1990 at 5:30 p.m. in the Main Conference Room. RECREATION COMMISSION ITEM 25 TEAM BUILDING City Manager Caravalho addressed the Council stating that at the last Council meeting staff attempted to schedule a team building session in June and was not successful and stated that he had other suggested dates. Council came to the conclusion that August 3 and 4, 1990 would be appropriate for everyone involved. ITEM 26 SANTA CLARITA VALLEY FAIR Councilman McKeon addressed fellow councilmembers regarding the Santa Clarita Valley Fair stating that a letter was received from the Santa Clarita Valley Fair explaining the fair and the purpose. It was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to authorize an expenditure of $3,000. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Darcy Motion Carried Those persons addressing Council were: Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita. ITEM 27 CITY SURVEY Councilman McKeon requested authorization of $3,000 expenditure for the City Survey. It was moved by McKeon, second by Heidt to authorize the $3,000. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Absent: Mayor Darcy Motion Carried -7- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 1990 PUBLIC STATEMENT AUDIENCE Those persons wishing to address the Council were: Bob Lathrop, 15105 Highspring, Newhall - regarding Palmer Project. PUBLIC STATEMENT COUNCIL Councilwoman Heidt addressed fellow councilmembers regarding the moratorium on mobilehome park closures; Los Angeles County Transportation Commission is naming a car on their new light rail line in Santa Clarita and a plaque is needed; problems regarding infrastructure and the City supporting Proposition 108 and 111; citywide overlap road fees; the Santa Clarita Valley Health Council on a health survey, asked that a thank you letter be sent to them for the time and effort that they put into it; Norsel Printing donated a printing worth $725 for the Santa Clarita Survey to determine child care needs in the community and asked that the City acknowledge them. Mayor Pro Tem Boyer addressed fellow councilmembers regarding the City supporting Proposition 117; preference for Chairman of Contract Cities Special '^ Events Committee; to implement a house numbering system; and use of the City logo. Councilwoman Klajic addressed fellow councilmembers regarding the Pride and Appearance Awards at Canyon Country Chamber and invited her fellow councilmembers to attend and extended a special thank you to Jeff Kolin and staff for putting the award program together. Councilmember McKeon addressed fellow councilmembers regarding a subcommittee meeting which was held April 24, 1990 with regards to school boards and would like to see all developers mitigate with the schools. CLOSED SESSION At 10:06 p.m., Council recessed to a closed session to discuss pending or potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Subdivision C. im CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 1990 ADJOURNMENT At 10:40 p.m, the meeting was adjourned to May 15, 1990 at 5:30 p.m. OV�J Jo Anne Darcy, Mayor ATTEST: G G rge aravalh City Clerk M