HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-09 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
October 9, 1990
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of Santa Clarita was called
to order by Mayor So Anne Darcy at 6:34 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, Ca.
INVOCATION Ed Morphis from the Santa Clarita Church of Christ led the
invocation.
FLAG SALUTE City Attorney, Carl Newton 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; Director of Community Development, Lynn
Harris; Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin; Deputy City
Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to approve the agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Motion carried
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to add subsequent need
item 7a, which arose after the posting of the agenda, to the agenda
requesting emergency funding for the Domestic Violence Association.
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 Klajic to approve the minutes
of September 25, 1990.
PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented proclamations to Highlands Elementary School
students and teachers for receiving national recognition on their
outstanding academic achievment; Fire Chief, Leon Provost for
National Fire Prevention Week; proclaimed the month of October
"Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and commending the Domestic
Violence Association for its work in this area; and proclaiming the
week of October 20 -28th "California Red Ribbon Week" to symbolize
the City of Santa Clarita's opposition to drug abuse.
ITEM 1
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE 89-3,
A-2-1 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
Miller -Davis stated that all notices required by law have been
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Associate
Planner Kevin Michel presented a report of the proposed zone change
area from the existing A-2-1 zoning to A-1-20,000, stating that the
applicant Richard and Helen Smith, request the change of zone from
the existing A-2-1 zoning to A-1-20,000. The proposed project is
located in Placerita Cyn. and is bordered by Placeritos Blvd, No.
Cast Avenue, Oak Orchard Rd. and Aden Avenue.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Don Hale, 24303
San Fernando Rd. Newhall, 91321; Terry Payne, 24816 Aden Ave.
Newhall, 91321.
No one spoke in opposition to this item.
Following discussion regarding density, it was moved by Boyer and
seconded by Heidt to continue the public hearing to the October
30th Council meeting and to refer this item back to the Planning
Commission with the direction to consider alternatives involving
less density.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic
Noes: McKeon, Darcy
Motion carried
ITEM 2
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE 89-008
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
Miller -Davis stated that all notices required by law have been
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Associate
Planner Kevin Michel reported and presented slides on the proposed
Ordinance requesting a change in zone from A-2-1 to M -1 -DP to allow
the use of this property as a contractor's equipment storage yard.
The property is located at 23027 Drayton St.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Ed Bolden, 23655
Newhall, 91321
No one spoke in opposition to this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to adopt the negative
declaration, approve zone change 89-008 and waive further reading
of Ordinance No. 90-27 and pass to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 90-27 passed to second reading.
ITEM 3
PUBLdC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE NO.
90-015
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
Miller -Davis stated that all notices required by law have been
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of
Community Development, Lynn Harris reported on this Ordinance which
is a city initiated zone change from A-2-1 to MHP pertaining to
property located at 27361 Sierra Highway, commonly known as the
Cordova Mobilhome Park.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Bryan Kravetz,
1801 Ave. of Stars, Los Angeles, 90067
No one spoke in opposition to this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to waive further
reading and introduce Ordinance No. 90-29, amending the official
zoning map.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 90-29 passed to a second reading.
ITEM 4
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE NO. 90-016
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
Davis -Miller stated that all notices required by law have been
provided, therefore the public hearing was in order. Director of
Community Development, Lynn Harris reported on this item which is a
city initiated zone change from C -M to MHP pertaining to property
located at 21425 Soledad Canyon Rd. commonly known as the
Greenbriar Mobilehome Park.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item was: Bryan Kravetz,
1801 Ave. of Stars, Los Angeles, 90067.
No one spoke in opposition to this item.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klajic to waive further
reading and introduce Ordinance No. 90-30 amending the official
zoning map.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 90-30 passed to a second reading.
ITEM 5
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED CHANGE TO (CDBG)
EAST NEWHALL PROJECT Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
Miller -Davis stated that all notices required by law have been
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
Administrative Assistatant, Raquel Garcia presented a report on the
proposed change to the Community Development Block Grant - East
Newhall Public Improvements Project. The project's revised scope
of work and use of CDBG funds is based on staff's recommendation
that drainage improvements for nuisance water and low -flow storm
conditions be addressed.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
ITEM 6
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMET WAY EXTENSION
Following discussion regarding the drainage improvements, it was
moved by Klajic and seconded by Boyer to approve staff
recommendations that drainage improvements designed to address
nuisance water and low -flow storm conditions be constructed before
construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements proceed; to
direct staff to request CDC approval; and to proceed with a phased
program for construction of these improvements, not to exceed
$321,000.
On roll call vote:
Ayes; Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Motion carried.
Director of Public Works, John Medina summarized the Oak Spring
Canyon Homeowners Association's concerns regarding drainage, excess
and water availability. A new tentative tract has been approved in
the Oak Spring Canyon area. The developer is willing to extend
existing Comet Way to Oak Spring Canyon provided the requirement
for oak trees to be installed in Comet Way be removed.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: David Peck,
27562 Oak Springs Canyon Raod; John Higby, 27900 Graceton, Canyon
Country, 91351; Dean Sword, 28304 Oak Spring Canyon Road, Canyon
Country, 91351.
Following discussion, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic
to permit the extension of Comet Way and to include relocation of
the existing Oak Trees.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 7
ORDINANCE NO. 90-32
PROHIBITS THE COLLECTION BY
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS Director of Public Works, John Medina summarized this item by
stating that prior to the implementation of the Phase One Recycling
program set forth by the Memorandum of Understanding, it is
necessary to adopt legislation prohibiting the unauthorized
collection of materials deemed to be recyclable. Staff now feels
it is necessary to adopt an "anti -scavenger" ordinance.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. •90-32 prohibiting the unauthorized
collection of recylcable materials.
On roll call
Ayes: Boyer,
Noes: None
Ordinance No.
vote:
Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
90-32 adopted.
ITEM 7a
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM
EMERGENCY FUNDING Mayor Jo Anne Darcy presented this item to the Council which was a
subsequent need item to provide a one time emergency grant of
$30,000 to the Domestic Violence Association.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to approve the
emergency funding to the Domestic Violence Association in the
amount of $30,000 and to amend the budget.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 17
MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS SOLEDAD CYN. RD.
FROM GOLDEN OAK TO GOLDENROD WAY
(PROJECT 89-17) AWARD OF BID
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar and referred back to
staff on the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, John
Medina.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to approve items 8
thru 16 and item 18 on the Consent Calendar and to refer item 17
back to staff.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Motion carried
ITEM 8
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (0-001
RESOLUTION NO. 90-183
ITEM 9
BOUQUET CYN. RD. FROM CENTURION WY.
TO URBANDALE ANE. LOCAL AGENCY/STATE
AGREEMENT NO. 07-5450 AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT
NO. 001 PROJECT NO. 89-5
ITEM 10
AWARD OF TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT
ITEM 12
HILLSIDE CONSULTANT CONTRACT APPROVAL
ITEM 13
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR POOL RENOVATION
AT NORTH OAKS, SANTA CLARITA, AND NEWHALL PARKS
ITEM 14
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
TIMES AND OTHER PROCEDURES
ITEM 15
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 90-187
ITEM 16
CITY CENTER DRIVE -MAGIC MOUNTAIN
PARKWAY TO VALENCIA BLVD. STREET NAME CHANGE
RESOLUTION NO. 90-185
ITEM 18
RESOLUTION NO. 90-186
ITEM 19
NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENT OF REP. TO
REGIONAL LIBRARY COUNCIL
Mayor Darcy reported on this item stating that the Board of
Supervisors previously appointed all representatives of the
Regional Library Council from the unincorporated areas within the
County. Due to incorporation of the City of Santa Clarita, all
such appointments have been deferred to the City Council who may
appoint three individuals to participate.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to reappoint Ruth
Hiebert, Marjean Therian, and a third person, to be determined at a
later date, to the Regional Library Council with a letter of
approval to the Board of Supervisors.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Motion carried
PUBLIC STATEMENT
STAFF City Manager, George Caravalho reported on a request received from
the Elsmere Canyon Preservation Committee to provide funding for
busing to transport people to the Joint City Councils Commission
Hearing on Tuesday, October 16.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to determine this item
as a subsequent need item after the posting of the agenda and to
allocate $1,500 for busing transportation needs.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Motion carried.
City Manager, George Caravalho also discussed the various meeting
dates for the month of October.
PUBLIC STATEMENT
COUNCIL
Councilmember Klajic stated that there was still room available on
the bus to Eagle Mountain on Saturday October 13.
Councilmember Heidt suggested that the public improvement road
signs give credit to the city residents for the public improvements
in this valley.
Councilmember Boyer directed staff to write a letter to Guinness
Book of World Records to recognize the City of Santa Clarita as the
largest city in history to incorporate.
Mayor Darcy discussed an upcoming meeting at the Hart High School
Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. to discuss an oil pipeline. Also, noting a
Castaic Water Agency Meeting on Wednesday October 10th at 4:30 p.m.
to discuss plans for a water treatment plant. She also referred to
a petition from a citizen to prohibit skateboards from the Vista
Valencia Shopping Center.
Councilmember Boyer mentioned a letter that he received from
Senator Ed Davis regarding a conference on effective legislative
advocacy on Friday, November 2, 1990.
°^ CLOSED SESSION At 9:15 p.m. Council adjourned to a clossed session to discuss
matters of pending litigation.
ADJOURNMENT At 9:30 p.m. it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to adjourn
the Council Meeting to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 1990.
Jo nne Darcy, Mayor
ATTEST:
'Unna M. Grindey, ity Clerk