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Home My WebLink About1990-09-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. September 25, 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. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, CA. INVOCATION Councilmember Heidt began the Council Meeting began with a moment of silence. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Boyer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Director of Public Works, John Medina; Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris; Recreation Superintendent, Cecilia Foley; City Clerk, Donna Grindey APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to pull item #8 for discussion and to remove item #10 from the agenda and approve the agenda as amended. 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 McKeon to approve the minutes of September 11, 1990. With no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATION The Mayor presented a proclamation to Deputy Michael G. Reddy for his heroic actions in apprehending a criminal suspect. PRESENTATION The Mayor presented a certificate and county scroll to Lynn Pherigo for his outstanding career with the Saugus Speedway. Councilmember Heidt delivered a report on the Mosquito Abatement District. Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey ITEM 1 stated that all notices required by law have been provided, PUBLIC HEARING therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Community APPEAL OF PLANNING Development, Lynn Harris presented a report from the Planning Commission of an appeal of denial of a three story office building at 24568 Newhall Avenue. This appeal was heard previously by the Council at which time the applicant requested Council to review the redesign of the project. The Council referred the item back to the Planning Commission for conceptual approval. -1- City Council Minutes September 25, 1990 Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Don Hale, 24303 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, 91321; Craig Wanek, 24405 Derian Dr., Newhall, 91321 Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding the exterior design of the building, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to approve the project with the provision to work with the Community Development staff on the architectural design and directed staff to incorporate exterior building guidelines into the zoning ordinance and to prepare a resolution with conditions and findings which will be on a future agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey ITEM 2 stated that all notices required by law have been provided, PUBLIC HEARING therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Public SAN FERNANDO RD. Works, John Medina presented a report outlining the procedures UNDERGROUND UTILITY necessary for the formation of the proposed underground utility DISTRICT district and summarized Resolution No. 90-159. He stated that the widening of San Fernando Road between Magic Mountain Parkway and Lyons Avenue is scheduled to begin in 1991. It is appropriate that the existing overhead utilities in that area be relocated underground through the formation of an underground utility district. He also stated that the engineer's report had been revised. Addressing the council with a neutral position on this item was: Harry Bell, 24330 Arcadia St., Newhall, 91321 Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding the underground utility district, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to adopt Resolution No. 90-159 based upon the revised engineering report. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Resolution No. 90-159 adopted. ITEM 3 PUBLIC HEARING GOLDEN VALLEY RD. Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey A.V. FREEWAY stated that all notices required by law have been provided, TO SIERRA HWY therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Public NEGATIVE DECLARATION Works, John Medina requested that this item be continued to a later date until the funding for this project is completed. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to continue this item to a date indefinite. 6'49 City Council Minutes September 25, 1990 On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey ITEM 4 stated that all notices required by law have been provided, PUBLIC HEARING therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Public RAILROAD AVE. Works, John Medina reported on a request from the owners of property at the northeast corner of Railroad Avenue and San Fernando Road to vacate the road easement on Railroad Avenue between San Fernando Rd. and 4th Street. At the July 24th meeting, Council postponed action on a staff recommendation to grant this request. Staff has conducted a detailed analysis of the possible future of Railroad Avenue as a by-pass route for San Fernando Rd. Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Keith Uselding, 24303 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, 91321; Don Hale, 24303 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, 91321; Sandra Forbes, 25393 Via Pallacio, Valencia, 91355 Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were: Warren K. Johnson, 26534, Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita. Following discussion regarding the vacation, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to continue this item to the January 8, 1991 Council meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. Councilman McKeon excused himself at 7:50 p.m. from the meeting due ITEM 5 to a conflict of interest regarding this item. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VALENCIA MALL Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reported on the agreement reached with Newhall Land & Farming Company for a City investment in the Valencia Mall. Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca discussed the fiscal analysis of the Valencia Mall. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Jeff Brown, P.O. Box 1367, Canyon Country, 91386; Holly A. King, 23832 Valley Oak Ct., Santa Clarita, 91321; Mark Mayers, 24854 Ave. Tibbets, Valencia, 91355; Ed Johannes, 23606 Via Delos, Santa Clarita, 91355; Ellen Nixon, 23450 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, 91321; George Pederson, 26909 Belos Dr., Santa Clarita, 91355; Tom Veloz, 25230 Ave. Stanford, Santa Clarita; Rosalie Gnam, 23920-125 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, 91355; Art Donnelly, 25571 Via Brava, Valencia, 91355; Myrna Shepro, 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1250, Santa Clarita, 91355; G10 Donnelly, P.O. Box 55307, Valencia, 91355; Linda Storli, P.O. Box 800106, Santa Clarita, 91355; Dennis Koontz, P.O. Box 800106, Santa Clarita, 91355; Maurice Ungar, P.O. Box 1755, Santa Clarita, 91355; Cam Noltemeyer, 25936 Sardinia Ct., Valencia, 91355; Kenneth Dean, 26702 Pea Jay Way, Canyon Country, 91351; Chip Meyer, 24556 Sagecrest Circle, Newhall, 91321. -3- City Council Minutes September 25, 1990 Following discussion regarding the potential traffic problems, City subsidy, sales tax, designation of remaining revenue for transportation needs, and encumbering tax dollars, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve this proposal and to direct the City Manager to draft and execute an agreement with Newhall Land & Farming including the items discussed. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Darcy Noes: Klajic Abstain: McKeon Motion carried. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to direct staff to draft an ordinance requiring SOX of the revenue from the mall for the next 10 years be applied to the transportation needs of the City. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Abstain: McKeon RECESS Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:55 p.m. RECONVENE At 9:22 p.m., Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting. Councilman McKeon entered the room. ITEM 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS This item was continued from the September 11, 1990 Council meeting CONTINUATION OF so that the Councilmembers could conduct a field trip to the APPEAL HEARING property northeast of Golden Oak Lane and Oak Orchard in Placerita Canyon. After discussion regarding the oak trees, the number of lots, and hillside development, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to approve the development subject to the preparation of a resolution containing the specific terms and limiting the project to three homes on the hillside. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried ITEM 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinance 90-24 proposes to prohibit long-term parking of ORDINANCE 90-24 commercial vehicles over 12,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, on COMMERCIAL VEHICLES private property and public streets in residential zones. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to adopt Ordinance No. 90-24. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Abstain: Heidt -4- City Council Minutes September 25, 1990 ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDER Resolution No. 90-179 would grant consent and jurisdiction to the RESOLUTION 90-179 County of Los Angeles to consolidate the city into one lighting LIGHTING MAINT.DIST district Following discussion, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to approve this item and the remainder of the ITEM 9 Consent Calendar with exception of #10 which was taken off the WAYMAN ST & LYONS AV agenda. TRACT MAP 44946 On roll call vote: ITEM 11 Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy QUARTERLY MUNI. Noes: None REPORT/RECREATION Motion carried. PROGRAM ITEM 12 AWARD OF BID FOR UNIFORM AND LOCKER RENTAL SVCES. ITEM 13 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR COMPREHENSIVE STREET TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT ITEM 14 LOBBYIST SERVICES ITEM 15 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT EAST NEWHALL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ITEM 16 RESOLUTION NO. 90-181 DEMAND REGISTER ITEM 17 NEW BUSINESS Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp presented this item which DESIGN COMPETITION recommends the authorization to negotiate a contract with CONSULTANT Mr.William H. Liskamm (AIA) who was the design competition winner for the Civic Center project. This consultant would be instrumental in orchestrating the entire competition. Following discussion, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with William H. Liskamm (AIA) to act as the design competition consultant for the Civic Center. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 18 NEW BUSINESS Director of Pubic Works, John Medina introduced this item which was PHASE ONE a report on the first phase of the City's curbside recycling CURBSIDE RECYCLING program. Three thousand single family units was agreed upon PROGRAM between the City and three local residential haulers. -5- City Council Minutes September 25, 1990 Those addressing the Council on this item were: Steve Arklin, 17524 Sierra Hwy., Canyon Country 91351; Renee D. Nelson, 24514 McBean Pkwy. 151, Valencia, 91355; Bob Holder, 28149 Foxlane Dr., Canyon Country, 91351; Mike Zipp, 26825 Oak Ave., Canyon Country, 91351; Tammy Pebley, 22900 Circle J Ranch Rd., #103, Saugus, CA 91350; Larry Spittler, 23812 Via Irana, Valencia, 91355. Following discussion regarding the recycling program, the haulers and pick-up in only certain areas, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to direct staff to implement the Phase One Recycling program as described and adopt Resolution No. 90-180 with the direction that staff report back to the Council in 4 weeks in response to the comments made by the public. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. Director of Public Works, John Medina presented this item ITEM 19 which prohibits the unauthorized collection of materials deemed to NEW BUSINESS be recyclable by unauthorized persons Staff feels it is time to ORDINANCE NO. 90-26 adopt an "anti -scavenger" ordinance. It was moved by Boyer and ORDINANCE NO. 90-32 seconded by McKeon to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 90-26. On roll call vote: Ayes; Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes; None Ordinance No. 90-26 adopted as an urgency ordinance. It was moved by Boyer, seconded by McKeon to waive further reading and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 90-32. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Ordinance No. 90-32 passed to second reading. Councilmember Boyer presented this item to Council which expresses ITEM 20 Santa Clarita's concerns regarding the current population and NEW BUSINESS diversity of Los Angeles County and the need to effectively service RESO. NO. 90-171 the population through more responsive representation. Following discussion regarding the deletion of Sections 1, 2 & 3 of the resolution, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klajic to adopt Resolution No. 90-171 as amended and transmit the resolution to California Cities. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon Noes: Darcy Resolution No. 90-171 adopted as amended. 10 City Council Minutes September 25, 1990 This item relates to the evaluation procedure which determined the ITEM 21 City's need to increase it's Emergency Operations Centers and P^ NEW BUSINESS two-way radio communications capabilities. It was moved by Heidt REQUEST FOR APPROVAL and seconded by Klajic to enter into a contract with the Richter Group and to concur with staff's recommendation for professional liability insurance from this contract. on roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 22 This item was on the agenda to appoint a Council representative to NEW BUSINESS attend the South Coast Air Quality Management District Conference SCAQMD CONFERENCE on October 15 - 17, 1990. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon, to appoint Councilmember Jan Heidt along with Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp. Hearing no objections, it was so moved. ITEM 23 This item was on the agenda regarding Circle J Ranch traffic NEW BUSINESS enforcement. Public Works Director, John Medina gave the staff CIRCLE J TRAFFIC report in which the Circle J Ranch Homeowner's Association ENFORCEMENT requested that the City assume responsibility for traffic law RESO. NO. 90-170 enforcement and the establishment of appropriate traffic controls in the area. The person speaking on this item was Thomas Dee, 22402 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, 91321. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to adopt Resolution No. 90-170, and to establish October 30, 1990 as the date for public hearing to consider assuming responsibility for traffic law enforcement in the Circle J Ranch area, and to direct staff to prepare an ordinance and to notify the owners of the private streets and Watt America, Inc., of the public hearing, as required by the California Vehicle Code. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Noes: None Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Resolution No. 90-170 adopted. PUBLIC STATEMENT Those addressing Council were: Ed Guyot, no address given - regarding the Council agenda. PUBLIC STATEMENT Ken Pulskamp stated that the regularly scheduled City Council (Staff) meeting of October 23, 1990, be scheduled for October 30, 1990, due to the fact that the week of October 23rd, is the League of California Cities Conference. -7- ......._.... _...... . City Council Minutes September 25, 1990 PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilwoman Heidt commended the City Manager and the City Attorney (Council) for their presentation at the Elsmere Scoping Session with the Forest Service. Councilman Boyer proposed that staff consider the idea of requesting legislation prohibiting public subsidies of trash pick UPS. He also requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ann Lynch. CLOSED SESSION At 11:17 p.m. the City Council adjourned to closed session to discuss matters of pending litigation. CLOSED SESSION At 11:20 p.m. Council adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Ann Lynch, a pioneer in the Santa Clarita Valley. ATTEST: D na M. Grinde City Clerk -8- o Anne Darcy, Mayor