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Home My WebLink About1990-09-11 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. September 11, 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 6:34 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, Ca. INVOCATION Councilmember Boyer began the Council Meeting with a moment of silence. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Klajic led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Director of Building and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky; City Clerk, Donna M. Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Heidt, seconded by Boyer to discuss Item #4 first on the agenda, and to add item #14 as a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the agenda. �— On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve the minutes of August 28, 1990, as corrected. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented proclamations to the William S. Hart Girls' Softball Team for their outstanding record during the 1990 softball season; for the week of October 1st through 5th as "California Rideshare Week," and presented a plaque to Laurene Weste for her outstanding performance as the Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and Dennis Koontz for his past performance as a Councilmember. -1- City Council Minutes September 11, 1990 ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARING AMENDED DEVELOP- MENT AGREEMENT ITEM 1 PUBLIC HEARING MAP 46879 City Manager, George Caravalho read a letter that was received from G.H. Palmer and Associates, requesting a continuation of this item to a later date. Mayor Darcy opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the Public Hearing was in order. Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris and Dick Kopecky, Director of Building and Engineering Services, summarized. the development agreement relating to the Colony and Westcreek Projects and potential roadway improvements. Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Andrea Walper, 24738 Choke Cherry Lane, Newhall, 91321; Dennis M. Koontz, P.O. Box 800106 Santa Clarita, 91380; Steve Schafhausen, 21911 Placerita Cyn., Newhall, 91321. Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were: Warren Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Malia Campbell, 27501 Label Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351, who spoke on behalf of Patti Rasmussen; 24752 Hacienda, Newhall, 91321; Linda Calvert, 27515 Glasser, Canyon Country 91351; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351. Following discussion regarding the Planning Commission investigating the Colony project further, determining the best alignment through Westcreek, staff getting the appraisal of the value of the transfer to low income housing, and taking under consideration the citizen's concerns, this item will be continued to a date to be determined. Councilmember Heidt excused herself from the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Mayor Darcy opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the Public Hearing was in order. Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris summarized the denial by the Planning Commission of a request to subdivide approximately a 10 acre parcel into 5 lots, and summarized the results of the Commission hearing and the Hillside Management Consultant's review on the Chatterley Subdivision. Addressing the Council in favor of the subdivision were: Jim L. Chatterley, 24766 Golden Oak Lane, Newhall, 91321; Don Hale, 24303 San Fernando Rd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Rita Chatterley, 24769 Golden Oak Lane, Newhall, 91321; Harvey Rawn, 21313 Oak Orchard Rd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Donna Browning, 21545 Oak Orchard Rd., Newhall, 91321; Cheri Turner, 21227 Oak Orchard Rd., Newhall, 91321; Ilene Mehterian, 21259 W. Oak Orchard Rd., Newhall, 91321; Roy Starke, 21348 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall, 91321; Dolores Crowell, 24757 Oak Creek Rd., Newhall, 91321; Bob Turner, 21227 Oak Orchard Rd., Newhall, 91321; Ray Medow, 24330 McBean Pkwy., Valencia, 91355. -2- City Council Minutes September 11, 1990 Addressing the Council in opposition to the subdivision were: Robert Leemon, 21231 Simay Lane, Santa Clarita, 91321; Barbara Bradley, 24755 Golden Oak Lane, Santa Clarita, 91321; Wayne Valerius, 24711 Golden Oak Lane, Newhall, 91321; Georgette Cundiff, 24756 Golden Oak Lane, Newhall, 91321; Lewis Cundiff, 24756 Golden Oak Lane, Newhall, 91321; Margaret Markey, 21157 Placeritos Blvd., Newhall, 91321; David Dennis, 24742 Golden Oak Lane, Newhall, 91321; Randy Shatz, 21157 Placeritos Blvd., Newhall, 91321; Steve Schafhausen, 21911 Placerita Cyn., Newhall, 91321. A rebuttal was made by the principal proponent Jim L. Chatterley, 24766 Golden Oak Lane, Newhall, 91321. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Following discussion by Council regarding grading, the bridge, and touring the property, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to continue this item to Thursday, September 20th at 4:00 at the site of the proposed subdivision, 24766 Golden Oak Lane. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT ORDINANCE Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey REGULATING stated that all notices required by law have been provided, COMMERCIAL therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Community VEHICLE PARKING Development, Lynn Harris reported on this item explaining the intent of the proposed Ordinance 90-24. She reported on the results of several investigations that were conducted in reference to this item, regarding parking on utility right-of-ways. Addressing the Council in favor Ken Dean, 26702 Pea Jay, Canyon Lochmoor Rd., Valencia, 91355; Valencia, 91355; Charles Ferguson of the proposed ordinance were; Country, 91351; David Bell, 25767 Laurie Levine, 25753 Lochmoor, 23602 Via Corsa, Valencia, 91355. Addressing the Council in opposition to the proposed ordinance were: Alan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351; Tom Haner, 26532 Bannerman Ave., Newhall, 91321; Mark Crammer, 27034 Seco Cyn. Rd., Saugus, 91350; Gene Owens, 28170 Fox Lane Dr., Canyon Country, 91351; Gerald A. Rhodes, 27725 N. Pine Hills, Canyon Country, 91351; Iver W. Trebon, 25759 Lochmoor Rd., Valencia, 91355; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351. IS11 City Council Minutes September 11, 1990 Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Following discussion by Council, regarding the weight of trucks, raising the weight limit to 12,000 pounds, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to take out the word "agricultural" zones and increase the weight to 12,000 pounds, waive further reading and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 90-24. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Absent: Heidt Ordinance 90-24 passed to a second reading. ITEM 3 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk Donna Grindey RESOLUTION NO. stated that all notices required by law have been provided, 90-177 therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported on the Oak Tree preservation and protection guidelines and stated the Planning Commission made certain revisions which are reflected in the guidelines. Addressing the Council in favor of the proposed resolution was Mike Lyons, 27362 Garza Dr., Saugus, 91350. It was moved by Klajic and seconded by McKeon to adopt Resolution 90-177, and to approve the Oak Tree Guidelines. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Absent: Heidt Resolution No. 90-177 adopted, and guidelines approved. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to add a policy recommendation to this resolution that would stipulate a recommendation from the Planning Department to developers to include a 5 percent inclusion of native Oak Trees to the Santa Clarita Valley to their landscape plans. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Absent: Heidt Motion carried. -4- City Council Minutes September 11, 1990 ITEM 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE 90-25 Ordinance No. 90-25 was introduced at the August 28th Council meeting, and amends the Municipal Code relating to exceptions to competitive bidding requirements. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 90-25. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Absent: Heidt Ordinance 90-25 adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to approve the Consent ITEM 6 Calendar. SOLEDAD CYN. RD. WEST OF OAK SPRINGS Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy CYN. RD. ACCEPT. OF Noes: None PROJECT NO. 89-15 Absent: Heidt ITEM 7 Motion carried. MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS ON SOLEDAD CYN. RD. FROM GOLDEN OAK RD. TO GOLDENROD WAY PROJECT 89-17 ITEM 8 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA EMERGENCY PLAN RESOLUTION NO. 90-142 ITEM 9 MARKET ST. GREEN ZONE STATUS REPORT - RESOLUTION NO. 90-55 ITEM 10 CITY'S INVOLVEMENT IN SANTA CLARITA VALLEY HISTORICAL BOOK ITEM 11 RESOLUTION NO. 90-178 -5- City Council Minutes September 11, 1990 ITEM 12 NEW BUSINESS NEWHALL PARK POOL RENOVATION PROJECT ITEM 13 SUPPORT OF AMENDMENT TO PENAL CODE ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS SOUTHEAST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC STATEMENT (Staff) PUBLIC STATEMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT (Council) Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin introduced this item to Council summarizing the renovations that are needed at the Newhall Pool. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to approve the _pool renovations and Allocate $167,000 from the City Council Contingency Fund. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Absent: Heidt Motion carried. Mayor Darcy introduced this item stating this was a request from the City of Hawaiian Gardens for the City's support of an amendment to the penal code to allow a city or county to regulate and impose by local ordinance, Bingo License Fees and to allow certain organizations exemption. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to support the amendment to the penal code which was requested by the City of Hawaiian Gardens. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Mayor Darcy stated that a letter was received from SMAD requesting a representative from the City of Santa Clarita on the Board of Trustees for their meeting on September 13, 1990. It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Boyer to appoint Councilwoman Heidt. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. City Manager, George Caravalho presented a petition on behalf of a citizen petitioning against the Embree Bus Company. Staff is to report back on the Bus Company. Alan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave. Santa Clarita, 91351, commented on the Pinetree-Timberlane Annexation ballot measure. Councilmember Klajic commented on the possibility of touring the recycling facilities and practices of some nearby cities. A tour of Eagle Mountain on October 13, was mentioned by Councilmember Klajic. MM City Council Minutes September 11, 1990 Mayor Darcy, read a certificate of appreciation to the City of Santa Clarita for earthquake preparedness. She also spoke on the �^ sale of King Videocable and suggested that staff look into the franchise agreement. CLOSED SESSION At 11:10 p.m. Council adjourned to a closed session to discuss matters of pending litigation. ADJOURNMENT At 11:30 p.m. it was moved by McKeon, seconded by Boyer to adjourn the Council Meeting to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15th, at Valencia Glen Park for a dedication in memory of Commissioner Jeannette Sharer. �J. nne Darcy, Mayor ATTEST: L2/ na M. Grindey, City Clerk —7—