HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-30 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
October 30, 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 6:38 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa
Clarita, Ca.
CITY CLERK
ANNOUNCEMENTS City Clerk, Donna Grindey announced that anyone wishing to address
an item should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City
Clerk before the item is discussed.
INVOCATION Gary L. Larkins, Stake President for Santa Clarita Stake of the
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints led the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE Vance Kirby, Scoutmaster of Troop #496 and Korry Canon, Sr. Patrol
Leader led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember
Klajic. 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 Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin, Director of
Community Development, Lynn Harris; City Clerk, Donna Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to discuss items
number 11, 13, and 15 on the consent calender and to add items
number 27 and 28 as subsequent need items which arose after the
posting of the agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: none
Absent: Klajic
Motion carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to approve the minutes
of October 9, 1990 as corrected.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented proclamations to Dana Provost, K. Peterson,
Meredith Emery, Robin Blumer, Pat Armour, and Roger Wilhelm for
saving the life of Melissa Perlstein; and to Gary Larkins, Pastor
Prestin Price, and Reverand Lynn O'Jay for Santa Clarita Family
Week; and to Judy Heyn, Jeanie Curley, and Beverly Farrel -Smith for
leading Pinetree Elementary School in a "Just Say No" campaign
against drugs week.
PRESENTATION
Joan McGregor from the Board of Trustees of the Sulphur Springs
School District presented a Resolution to the City of Santa Clarita
for the services and programs provided to the children of the
Sulphur Springs School District.
ITEM 1
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PUBLIC HEARING
CIRCLE J RANCH
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
TRAFFIC ENFORC-
stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
MENT
therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Public
Works, John Medina reported on a request from the Circle J
Homeowners Association for the City to assume responsibility for
traffic code enforcement in their development.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Thomas Dee, 22402
Via Princessa, Santa Clarita 91351
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Following discussion, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon
to adopt Resolution No. 90-170 accepting responsibility for traffic
code enforcement in the Circle J Ranch development.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Resolution 90-170 adopted.
ITEM 2
PUBLIC HEARING
DRAFT ORDINANCE
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
PERTAINING TO
stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
SIGNS, ORDINANCE
therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Community
NO. 90-35
Development, Lynn Harris explained that the proposed Ordinance
modifies existing sign requirements. The elimination of five types
of signs and new requirements are proposed for sign area allowance,
monument signs, and design review. Principal Planner, Chris
Trinkley exhibited a slide presentation.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Ed Dunn, 15414
Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were: Mark
Hammons, 23823 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, 91355; Gerald H. Heidt,
23420 Lyons Avenue, Santa Clarita, 91321; Dick Martinelli, 18956
Soledad Canyon, Canyon Country, 91351; Michael Corben, 23206 W.
Lyons, Newhall, 91321; Don Hale, 24303 San Fernando, Newhall, 91321.
Councilmember Jill Klajic joined the Council Meeting at 8:03 p.m.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding the standardization of shopping
center signs, cooperation between businesses and the City, amending
the amortization period to 9 years, and the formation of a Sign
Committee, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to waive
further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 90-35, and to approve
the negative declaration.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Abstain: Klajic
Ordinance No. 90-35 passed to a second reading.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to direct staff to
enforce the sign requirements.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Abstain: Klajic
Motion carried.
RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
ITEM 3
PUBLIC HEARING
DRAFT ORDINANCE Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
PERTAINING TO stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
HAZARDOUS WASTE therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Community
MNGT. FACILITIES Development, Lynn Harris summarized this item by stating that the
ORDINANCE NO. 90-36 proposed draft ordinance creates requirements for citing criteria
and the approval of a conditional use permit for hazardous waste
disposal facilities.
There was no public participation.
The mayor closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding radioactive material, it was moved
by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to waive further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 90-36 relating to the regulation and
establishment of procedures for the siting of hazardous waste
facilities and to approve the negative declaration.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 90-36 passed to a second reading.
ITEM 4
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE 89-3 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
FROM A-2-1 to stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
A-1-20,000 therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Community
ORDINANCE NO. 90-31 Development, Lynn Harris reported that this item was continued from
the October 9th meeting to October 30th and was sent back to the
Planning Commission at which time the Commission unanimously upheld
their original recommendation in support of the zone change.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Don Hale, 24303
San Fernando, Newhall, 91321.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding the maintenance of a rural
atmosphere in Placerita Canyon, increased traffic problems, and
maintaining a higher standard of development, it was moved by Boyer
and seconded by McKeon to waive further reading and introduce
Ordinance 90-31.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: Heidt
Ordinance No. 90-31 passed to a second reading.
Councilmember Heidt voted no on this item due to her concerns for
the residents of this area to maintain a higher standard of
development and preserve the rural atmosphere and prevent an
increase in traffic from occuring in this area.
ITEM 5
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ZONE CHANGE 89-008 This item was heard by Council on October 9th as a public hearing
ORDINANCE NO. 90-27 to allow a change in zone from A-2-1 to M -1 -DP at 23027 Drayton
Street, 400 feet East of Springbrook Avenue; applicants Richard and
Helen Smith.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 90-27 amending the official zoning
map.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 90-27 adopted.
ITEM 6
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ZONE CHANGE 90-015 This is a City -initiated zone change from A-2-1 to MHP pertaining
ORDINANCE NO. 90-29 to property located at 27361 Sierra Highway and was a public
hearing on October 9, 1990.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to waive further
reading and adopt 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 adopted.
ITEM 7
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ZONE CHANGE 90-016 This is a City -initiated zone change from C -M to MHP pertaining to
ORDINANCE NO. 90-30 property located at 21425 Soledad Canyon Road and was a public
hearing on October 9, 1990.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to waive further
reading and adopt 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 adopted.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
ITEM 9
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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROP. 149
CALIFORNIA PARK, RECREATION &
WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1990
RESOLUTION NO. 90-190
ITEM 10
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
(DBE) ANNUAL GOAL
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
SMALL BUSINESS This item is on the agenda to present the progress report on action
CENTER PROPOSAL to date on developing a small business retention and development
proposal. Councilmember Heidt commented that she would like to see
this as a high profile item to allow the public to be more informed
about this item. She also expressed her interest in serving as a a
board member on the Board of Directors for the Small Business
Development and Retention Program.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
SOLEDAD CYN. RD.
FROM GOLDEN OAK RD. TO
GOLDENROD WAY, PROJECT 89-17
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp summarized this item by
LOBBYIST SERVICES stating that on September 25th the City terminated its contract
with the Capital Representation Group and discussed the various
alternatives for lobbyist services. Council commented that they
would prefer to have a City employed in-house lobbyist.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
PERSONNEL RULES & AUTHORIZING
THE PERSONNEL OFFICER TO REVIEW
CONVICTIONS OF APPLICANTS
RESOLUTION NO. 90-191
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
DOWNTOWN L.A./SYLMAR/
SANTA CLARITA COMMUTER
RAIL STUDY LACTC has reached an agreement to purchase 175 miles of railroad
right-of-ways from the Southern Pacific Transportation Co. which
will ensure public control of these rail lines. Included in the
agreement is the purchase of two 40 -foot wide strips of
right-of-way from downtown L.A. to Saugus (approximately in the
vicinity of Saugus Speedway). Councilmember Heidt commented that
she would like to see this as a high profile item to keep the
public aware of what the City is accomplishing.
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
CABALLETA DRIVE/EMBLEM SCHOOL
EXTEND SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE
RESOLUTION NO. 90-188
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-189
DEMAND WARRANT
ITEM 18
NEW BUSINESS
STRATEGIC PLANNING
SESSION
ITEM 21
NEW BUSINESS
ASSEMBLY BILL 939
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to approve the consent
calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Consent calendar approved.
Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp defined a Strategic Planning
Session and stated that on July 24 and 25, 1989, City staff
conducted the first Strategic Planning Session. Staff would now
like to conduct a session with the City Council and citizens to
identify issues and formulate an action plan to address these
issues.
Council discussed getting equal representation and participation
from the community in formulating the Strategic Plan. Also
discussed were the number of people needed and the specific goals
of the Strategic Plan.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to approve the
recommendation by staff to begin scheduling for the Strategic
Planning process.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Motion carried.
Director of Public Works, John Medina summarized this item by
stating that the City's Solid Waste Management Report prepared by
UCLA's Solid Waste Management Program provided a substantial
portion of the necessary study to comply with the California
Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, AB 939. Public Works has
met with the Sanitation District, L.A. County Public Works, and
representatives from other municipalities to work jointly to comply
with AB 939.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to approve the staff
recommendation to develop an agreement with Ecosource Intl. for the
preparation of the final Solid Waste Management Report for the City
for the fee of $84,607 and to transfer the necessary funds from the
Contingency Account, 01-4101-290 to account 1 01-6000-227.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: Klajic
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
NORTH OAKS PARKS
LIGHTING PROJECT Director of Parks & Recreation, Jeff Kolin reported that at the
August 18th Council meeting, staff received authorization to rebid
the relighting project for North Oaks Park. He recommended that
the award of bid be given to the lowest bidder and that a
contingency fund of $5,000 be established for the project.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to to approve the
staff recommendation to award the bid to the lowest bidder National
Electrical Contractors and to establish a contingency fund for
change orders and authorize City Manager to execute contract.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Motion carried
ITEM 20
SPECIAL DISTRICTS -
LIGHTING, FLOOD Mayor Darcy stated that staff has been directed by Council to
CONTROL, SANITATION investigate the feasibility and appropriateness of assuming the
& LANDSCAPING responsibilities of several special districts within the City which
have been analyzed.
Following discussion on the various alternatives in lighting, it
was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to approve this item with
recommendation to research the pilot programs on illumination.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 22
REGIONAL GOVERNMENT
Director of Public Works, John Medina stated that this item is on
the agenda for the City Council's consideration of support for the
Lynwood City Council's Resolution regarding AS 4242. This bill
addresses the formation of a regional development and
infrastructure agency in seven specified regions of the state.
Following discussion, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer
to substitute motion and follow the premise of the League of
California Cities Resolution.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 23
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CITY SELECTION
COMMITTEE
Mayor Darcy stated that the City
Selection will hold
a meeting on
December 6, 1990 for the purpose
of electing an alternate member to
the LAFCO to fill the unexpired
term of office. It
was moved by
McKeon and seconded by Boyer to nominate Jan Heidt to
the LAFCO.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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ITEM 24
NEW BUSINESS
ANNUAL MAYOR'S
ROTATION POLICY Councilmember Boyer stated that present policy is to rotate the
position of Mayor at the end of each calendar year based upon the
highest number of votes achieved. Councilmember Boyer had
requested discussion of this item to revise and clarify this
policy.
Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item were:
Chip Meyer, 24556 Sagecrest, Newhall, 91381; Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Avenue, Canyon Country, 91351; Maurice Ungar, P.O. Box
1755, City of Santa Clarita
Following discussion regarding revising Mayor every 9 months,
mid-term re -organization, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by
McKeon to direct staff to formulate a policy which establishes a
Mayoral rotation.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 25
NEW BUSINESS
CORPORATE FACILITIES Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that modifications
will need to be made to the recently acquired building and yard
which will be converted for use as the new Corporate Facilities.
The services of an architectural and engineering consultant will be
needed to master plan the use of the facility and to prepare the
working drawings for the construction contracts.
ITEM 26
NEW BUSINESS
AB 911 VEHICLE CODE
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to award a contract
for professional architectural and engineering services to the firm
of Albert C. Martin and Associates.
On roll call vote:.
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt,
Noes: None
Motion carried
Klajic, Mckeon, Darcy
Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reported that Southern
California's air quality is the worst in the nation, violating
federal health standards on 232 days in 1988. AB 911 provides that
it is an infraction to operate a motor vehicle resulting in
excessive emissions of smoke, flame, gas, oil or fuel residue.
Santa Clarita Valley is especially impacted by mobile sources since
two major freeways go through this area.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Chip Meyer,
24356 Sagecrest, Newhall, 91381; Allan Cameron, 27617 Ennismore,
Canyon Country, 91351.
Following discussion, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon
to direct the Sheriff's Department to begin rigorous enforcement of
AB 911 when it becomes a law on January 1, 1991.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 27
NEW BUSINESS This is a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the
CITY/COUNTY/CLWA agenda.
City Manager, George Caravalho asked the City Council to issue a
declaration of policy regarding the potential acquisition of title
to the Saugus Rehabilitation Center.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to issue a Declaration
of Policy regarding the potential acquisition of the Saugus
Rehabilitation Center.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 28
NEW BUSINESS This is a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the
agenda.
Councilmember Heidt commented on the elimination of the Eucalyptus
trees on Valencia Blvd. by Newhall Land & Farming Company to allow
for the development of the proposed mall. Councilmember Heidt
proposed that changes in the ordinance on street trees be made in
order for the preservation of the City's existing trees.
PUBLIC STATEMENT Alan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita, 91351
commented on the upcoming departure of Daily News reporter, Dan
Boyle.
PUBLIC STATEMENT
(Staff) City Manager, George Caravalho commented on the Integrated Waste
Management meeting on November 15th and the relocation of the Parks
& Recreation Department to the Corporation Yard, and that this week
represents the second year that the City has occupied the Valencia
National Bank building's 3rd floor.
PUBLIC STATEMENT
(Council) Councilmember Boyer questioned why construction has not yet begun
on the Boys & Girls Club, and also questioned Director of Public
Works, John Medina regarding the funding from LACTC of Magic
Mountain Parkway.
CLOSED SESSION At 11:31 p.m. the Council adjourned to closed session for the
purpose of discussing a matter of potential litigation under the
provisions of Section 54956.9 subdivision C.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:34 p.m., Mayor Darcy adjourned the Council Meeting to 7:30
p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 1990 for a study session.
Jo Anne Darcy, Ma r
ATTEST:
D nna Grindey, City Clerk