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Home My WebLink About1990-07-24 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:37 p.m. July 24, 1990 CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Jo Anne Darcy at 6:37 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the City of Santa Clarita, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, CA. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Pro Tem Carl Boyer 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; Director of Public Works, John Medina; City Clerk, Donna Grindey; and Clerk Typist, Krystyna Ghahremani. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Items number 8,9,10, and 18 were pulled from the consent calendar for further discussion. Approval of the agenda was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon, seconded by Boyer to approve the minutes of July 10, 1990, as corrected. With no objections, it was so ordered. The City Manager, George Caravalho, announced the promotion of Donna Grindey, Assistant City Clerk to City Clerk. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented a proclamation to Guy "Joe" Randals for his heroic efforts in aiding in the arrest of a criminal suspect on July 17, 1990. The Mayor also read a proclamation which commended Gail Storch, Official Hostess of the Welcome Wagon. The Mayor proclaimed the week of July 29th Welcome Wagon Week in the City of Santa Clarita. ITEM 1 PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Clerk reported that RAILROAD AVE. this item was published and posted in accordance with the law, RIGHT-OF-WAY therefore, the public hearing was in order. The Mayor summarized Resolution No. 90-140 by stating that there is a portion of right-of-way for Railroad Ave. that is no longer necessary for street purposes. Since the easement was originally granted only for street purpose, it is appropriate to consider vacation of the road easement. The Director of Public Works, John Medina stated that there were some questions as to whether the easement would be appropriate to use as a landscape or a parksite. He pointed out that the easement for this location is for roadway purposes and this would no longer be adjacent to a roadway. He questioned whether it would be acceptable to retain it for park purposes since the easement is for roadway purposes. The recommendation by staff was that it be vacated to the adjacent property. Addressing the Council in favor of the staff's recommendation was Keith Uselding, 24303 San Fernando Rd., Santa Clarita 91321. Addressing the Council in opposition to the staff recommendation was Warren K. Johnson, 26534 Oakcrossing Rd., Santa Clarita 91321 The proponent's rebuttal was made by Keith Uselding. Following discussion regarding the closure of part of the roadway, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to continue this item to the second meeting in October and to direct staff to interface with the Newhall Merchants Association and the Public Works Department. Council moved to direct staff to interface with the Newhall Merchants Association and the Public Works Dept. to see what the future of Railroad Avenue is. It was moved by McKeon and second by Boyer to continue this item to the second meeting in October. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING Asst Manager, Ken Pulskamp, introduced this item to the City MOBILEHOME PARK Council concerning the necessary adoption of a new ordinance which ORDINANCE addresses the regulation of the potential development of existing mobilehome parks. Upon recommendation from the City Attorney it was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to be continued to the August 14th Council meeting, while awaiting recommendation from the Planning Commission. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 3 PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT ORDINANCE This ordinance is related to the draft mobilehome park BUILDING PERMITS zone ordinance, and proposes a new requirement that would pertain to City Council initiated zone changes only. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to continue this item to the August 14th Council meeting while awaiting recommendation from the Planning Commission. on roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Asst. City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, introduced this item to the City PLANNING COMMISSION Council. Stating that three Planning Commission terms r� VACANCIES will expire on July 31st. He recommended that the Council appoint at least one Planning Commissioner at this meeting so that the Planning Commission would have a quorum for their next meeting. It was moved by McKeon, seconded by Boyer to appoint Mr. Jerry Cherrington and Mr. Pat Modugno. Addressing the Council were: Pam Noltemeyer, 25936 Sardinia Ct., Valencia, CA 91355 and Don Wilder, no address given. Mayor Darcy requested that notices for the remaining Planning Commission vacancy be posted. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt. ITEM 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 90-18 Asst. City Manager, Ken Pulskamp stated that this ordinance was introduced at the Council meeting of July 10th. The code is very similar to that currently in effect for the County of Los Angeles with some minor revisions incorporated into the document in order to make the code more complete and appropriate for the City of Santa Clarita. The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance 90-18. It was moved by McKeon, seconded by Boyer to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 90-18. This was moved by McKeon and second by Boyer. On roll call vote: Ayes; Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Ordinance 90-18 adopted. ITEM SA UNFINISHED BUSINESS PALMER PROJECT Councilmember Heidt has directed that an item be placed on this agenda to allow the City Council to reconsider the direction to staff with regard to the Santa Catarina project, and to make a determination as to whether or not the project should be approved or denied. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to deny Santa Catarina without prejudice. Addressing the Council was Dan Palmer, representing GH Palmer & Associates, 11740 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles; Glo Donnelly, P.O. Box 55307, Santa Clarita, CA 91355; Art Donnelly, P.O. Box 55307, Valencia, 91355; Karen Dehrana, 25017 Walnut, Newhall; Jami Kennedy, 18910 Galton Dr., Saugus; Bruce Neft, 23418 Darcy Lane, Newhall, 91321; Susan Eisenberg (waived her right to speak); Jeff Brown, 33264 Deerglen Ln., Ague Dulce 91350; Maurice Ungar, P.O. Box 1755, Santa Clarita; Kathy Wiener, 23822 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia 91355; Gary M. Aldridge, P.O. Box 878, Newhall 91322; Malia Cambell, (no number given) Robel Ave., Santa Clarita She waived her right to speak to Kevin LaSota, 280581 Canyon Country; Chip Meyer, 24556 Sagecrest Circle, Newhall 91381. A Rebuttal was then made by Dan Palmer, representing GH Palmer & Associates, 11740 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles. It was moved by Boyer to engage a mediator to interface with all parties with a maximum consideration of 800 units and that the mediator shall consider all issues. There was no second to this motion. Following discussion by the Council, the Mayor asked for a roll r^ call vote to deny Santa Catarina without prejudice and to direct . staff to bring back a resolution that contains findings to support the action taken. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: Boyer Motion carried. ITEM 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SANTA CATARINA PROJECT NUMBER OF UNITS No action by Council was necessary on this item, therefore, it will be received and filed. ITEM 6A UNFINISHED BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 90-147 Asst. City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, presented this item stating that City staff was directed by Council to select the Satellite Truck Body Co. building located in the Valencia Industrial Complex and to proceeed with negotiations on a lease or purchase proposal on the property to be used as a City corporate yard. Based on Council's proposed guidelines on July 18th, staff opened escrow for the purchase of the property. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to adopt Resolution 90-147, and direct staff to proceed with financing and report back to Council prior to close of 60 day escrow. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Resoluton No. 90-147 adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS STATE/CITY AGREEMENT WIDENING OF HWY. 14 ITEM 7 GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris, reported to ITEM 8 Council on the results of the public forums and outlined plans for additional General Plan public participation. It was moved by Boyer, seconded by Heidt to approve the public participation in the General Plan. With no objections, it was so ordered. ELSMERE CANYON RFP CONSULTANT AUTHORIZATION ITEM 9 Director of Public Works, John Medina, presented to the Council the proposal to select.a consulting firm to review the Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Elsmere Canyon Solid Waste Management facility. Staff was directed to supply a copy of the scope -of -work to the Canyon Preservation Committee. Addressing the Council on this item were: Karen Pearson -Hall, 26617 Gavilan Dr., Santa Clarita 91350; Maureen Focht, 28650 Visco, Saugus; Marsha McLean, President of the Canyon Preservation Committee (no address given); Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore, Santa Clarita, 91351 A motion was made by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to review and evaluate the EIR and to include Whitney Canyon. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. BRIDGE & THOROUGHFARE DISTRICTS CITY/COUNTY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ITEM 10 AVENUE HALL AT CROCKER PARCEL MAP 19163 APPROVAL OF MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION ITEM 11 AVENUE STANFORD & HWY 126 PARCEL MAP 19164 APPROVAL OF MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION ITEM 12 AVENUE STANFORD & HWY. 126 PARCEL MAP 18789 APPROVAL OF MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION ITEM 13 9TH ST. W. OF WALNUT ST. PARKING REGULATIONS RESOLUTION NO. 90-132 ITEM 14 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO L.A. COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TRACT NO. 43157 RESOLUTION NO. 90-133 ITEM 15 DEVELL RD. FROM IRON CYN. RD. TO WARMSPRINGS DR. DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO VACATE PORTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 90-141 ITEM 16 PROPOSED GOLDEN VALLY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CONSULTANTS RESOLUTION NO. 90-146 ITEM 17 WHITES CYN. RD. AT DELIGHT STREET PROJECT 889-16 AWARD OF BID ITEM 18 RESOLUTION N0. 'JO -144 DEMAND REGISTER NO. 14 Council questioned a few items on the demand register. ITEM 19 NEW BUSINESS VALENCIA MALL FINANCING ANNEXATION Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca, presented this item to Council. Stating that on August 28, 1989, City staff met with Newhall Land & Farming Co. at their request to discuss a proposal made by the company for financial aid through City sponsored financing to develop the mall site. Andrea Daroca presented a summary of the discussions that were held with Newhall Land & Farming Co. and discussed various mall financing techniques that have been used by other cities. Addressing the Council on this item were: Tom Dierckman, Newhall Land & Farming, 23823 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, 91355; Michael Lenn, JMB/Urban Development Co., 900 N. Michigan, Chicago, Il. 60611; James P. Regan, 511 No. Elena #D, Redondo Beach, 90277; Maureen Focht, 28650 Visco, Saugus; Art Donnelly, P.O. Box 55307, Valencia, 91355; Rosalie Gnam, Santa Clarita Valley Chamber, 23420 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita; Jami Kennedy, 18910 Galton Dr., Saugus, Tom Veloz, 25230 Ave. Stanford, Valencia; Laurene Weste, P.O. Box 921, Santa Clarita; Richard Goss, 23322 Alamos Ln., Newhall, Linda H. Storli, P.O. Box 800106, Valencia, 91380; Mark Aronson, SCV Chamber Economic Development Committee; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country, Santa Clarita; Chip Meyer, 24556 Sagecrest, Newhall; Thomas J. Colette, 15921 Live Oak Springs Cyn. Rd., Canyon Country; Marsha McLeaon, 24519 Buckenridge Rd., Newhall; Susan McGrane, 23046 Conde Dr., Valencia; Warren Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita; Margi Colette, 15921 Live Oak Spring, Canyon Country; Jim Gates, 25674 Velan Dr., Valencia, 91355; Linda Calvert, 27575 Glasser, Canyon Country; L. Rob Werner, 15702 Beaver Run Rd., Canyon Country; Michael D. Lyons, 27362 Garza, Saugus, 91351; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351; Kenneth Dean, 26702 Pea Jay Way, Canyon Country. Following discussion, regarding maximizing cost from City fiscal analysis and the continuation of annexation, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to support the staff recommendation to continue negotiations with Newhall Land & Farming Co. for a reduced level of subsidy, the annexation of the area mentioned, and a fiscal analysis. PUBLIC STATEMENT Addressing the Council were: Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall, City Manager newsletter and Council; Allen Cameron 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita - annexations. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, McKeon, Darcy Noes: Klajic Motion carried. ITEM 20 NEW BUSINESS SAN FERNANDO RD. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DESTRICT NO. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 90-143 The Public Works Director introduced this item stating that the widening of San Fernando Rd. between Magic Mountain Parkway and Lyons Ave. is scheduled to begin construction in 1991. It is appropriate that the existent overhead utilities in that area be relocated underground through the formation of an underground utility district. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to adopt Resolution No. 90-143 to set up a public hearing for August 14th. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Noes: None Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Resolution No. 90-143 adopted. ITEM 21 POTENTIAL FOR DECLASSIFICATION OF CONFIDENTIAL ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE REGARDING CONTACTS OUTSIDE EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS The Asst. City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, stated that recently an issue was raised regarding advice to the Council relating to contacts outside of evidentiary hearings. Following discussion it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to release the letter in question to the public. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Noes: None Motion carried. Klajic, McKeon, Darcy It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to continue item 22 regarding the purchasing policy on recycled office products, item 23 regarding the City co-sponsorship policy for specical events, and item 24 regarding sponsorship of youth sports teams participating in state and national competition for the August 14th Council meeting. PUBLIC STATEMENT COUNCIL Councilmember, Boyer read a letter that was served to him with the intention to circulate a recall petition. Mayor Darcy read a letter from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservatory to the City Council to support a bond act. Councilmember McKeon gave a statement of public support for Councilman Carl Boyer. ADJOURNMENT At 12:31 p.m. Mayor Darcy adjourned the City Council in memory of Andy Uribe, Walk of Fame recipient and Mr. Raven. Council adjourned to Casa Sirena in the Channel Islands in Oxnard on July 27th at 2:00 p.m. 'x e'c� `AnYie Darcy, Mayor ATTEST: r 4inna Grindey,qty Clerk