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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-04-23 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)COUNCIL ACTION REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1991 6:30 p.m. 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA. A G E N D A CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENTS . 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. Father Sinclair INVOCATION - McKeon 6:37 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Ken Pulskamp FLAG SALUTE All Present ROLL CALL Pulled #'s APPROVAL OF AGENDA 9,12,13 As Amended APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 9, 1991 PROCLAMATIONS Water Awareness Week - Betty Castleberry PUBLIC HEARING 1. ZONE CHANGE 90-007 FROM A-2-1 (HEAVY AGRICULTURE ZONE, Motion Denied MINIMUM LOT SIZE 1 ACRE) TO R-1-6000 (SINGLE-FAMILY Staff to come RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 6,000 SQUARE FEET) OVER back with further A PORTION OF A 32'ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IN THE VIA input PRINCESSA AREA, APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET WEST OF RAINBOW GLEN DRIVE, NORTH OF VIA PRINCESSA ROAD - .ORDINANCE N0. 91-17 - On March 5, 1991, the Planning Commission approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 49549, through adoption of Resolution P91-01 and contingent upon City Council approval of Zone Change 90-007. The project allows Newcomb Development to develop 55 single-family residential lots, 3 open space lots, 1 public facility lot, and a remainder parcel over the 32 acre parcel. RECOMMENDED .ACTION: Approve the Negative Declaration, approve Zone Change 90-007 based on required .findings and introduce Ordinance, 91-17, waive further reading, and pass to second reading. -1- City Council Agenda April 23, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION 2. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF PROPOSED VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 46619 & ASSOCIATED Continue to 5/14/91 PERMITS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OFLASALLE CANYON DRIVE. APPLICANT: RICHARD P. HOVE, GAVIOTA, INC. - Vesting Tentative Tract Map 46619 is a request to subdivide 49.4 acres of real property into 27 single-family residential lots; Conditional Use Permit 88-281 would allow for lot -size averaging and grading of approx. 74,000 cubic yards of earth within a "hillside management" area; Oak Tree Permit 89-045 requests removal of 419 Coast Live Oak trees. The Planning Commission found the environmental impacts of an 18 lot division unacceptable and determined a subdivision of no more than eight lots could be approved for the site. RECOMMENDED ACTION: This project was advertised for public hearing in the newspaper as required by law, however, public hearing notices to individual property owners were not mailed. The Council may take testimony and may continue the hearing to May 14, 1991 for final action; Uphold Planning Commission Resolution denying proposed VTTM 46619, CUP 88-281 and Oak Tree Permit 89-045. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. COMMUTER RAIL STATION - On February 26, 1991, the Council adopted Resolution No. 91-21, establishing the Continue to look City's intention to construct a Commuter Rail Station at all options by applying for funding. Staff was directed to focus on the "Bermite Property: as the primary location, with the "Glazer Property" as an alternate; unless other alternate sites proved to be more advantageous. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the elements of the Bermite proposal, discuss any additional or unacceptable aspects of the proposal and direct staff to continue negotiating toward a final agreement with the Whittaker Corporation. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE A UNIFORM 21 -DAY NOTICE PERIOD FOR ALL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS - Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 91-18 - At its meeting of April 9, 1991, Council conducted a public hearing and introduced Ordinance No. 91-18 which supersedes and amends a portion of Title 21 and 22 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code pertaining to notice periods for public hearings for. land use entitlements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 91-18 ------------------------------------------------------------- 5. AN ORDINANCE THAT UNIFIES THE EFFECTIVE DATES, APPEAL PERIODS, AND PROTEST PERIODS OF DECISIONS -OF THE Adopted DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION - ORDINANCE NO. 91-19 - At its meeting of April 9, 1991, the Council conducted a public hearing and introduced Ordinance No. 91-19 which supersedes and amends portions of Title 21 & 22 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code pertaining to appeal periods, protest periods, and effective dates of decisions on land use entitlements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 91-19. City Council Agenda April 23, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION 6. AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO REQUIRE, WHERE NECESSARY, DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR Adopted STREET WIDENING WHEN CERTAIN TYPES OF NEW CONSTRUCTION ARE PROPOSED AND FOR ALL PROJECTS IN THE R-1 AND R-2 RESIDENTIAL ZONES - ORDINANCE NO. 91-20 - At its meeting of April 9, 1991, the Council conducted a public hearing and introduced Ordinance No. 91-20 which supersedes and amends a portion of Title 21 & 22 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code pertaining to road dedication and improvement requirements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 91-20. ------------------------------------------------------------- 7. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT LIMITATIONS - ORDINANCE Adopted NO. 91-22 - At its meeting of April 9, 1991, the Council passed to second reading Ordinance No. 91-22, which amends the Santa Clarita Municipal Code at Chapter 18.04 of Title 18 relating to building permit limitations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 91-22. ------------------------------------------------------------- 8. VETERANS MEMORIAL - At its March 26, 1991 meeting, the Council appointed a subcommittee of Mayor Pro -Tem Form immediate Klajic and Councilmember.McKeon to investigate the committee and plan development and siting of a veterans memorial. The for July 4th subcommittee met at Canyon Country Park with Vera and ground breaking Warren Johnson and Walter Anderson . RECOMMENDED with the work of ACTION: Authorize staff to solicit proposals at W. Johnson Canyon Country Park and return to Council in 60 days with cost estimates and design concepts. ------------------------------------------------------------- 8a. AMENDMENT TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MANUFACTURED NOME PARK RENT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES - Notion Approved ORDINANCE NO. 91-24 - On April 9th, Council directed Passed to second several amendments to the Manufactured Home Park Rent reading Stabilization Ordinance. Ordinance No. 91-24 has been prepared with the amendments. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and review Ordinance No. 91-24, direct staff to distribute to interested parties and set adoption for May 14, 1991," Council meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless a request is made for discussion in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion -of the agenda. 9. DECORO DRIVE FROM VISTA DELGADO DRIVE TO SECO CANYON ROAD PROJECT NO. 89-9 (PHASE II) - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Approved The widening of Decoro Drive (Phase I) from Seco Canyon Road to Vista Delgado Drive was completed on January 15, 1991. Phase II of this project provides for the widening of the bridge over Dry Creek Channel on the north side of Decoro Drive and joining improvements to the east and west of the channel. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications for Phase II, and authorize the advertising for bids. City Council Agenda April 23, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION 10. FRIENDLY VALLEY/SKY BLUE MESA AREAS PROJECT NO. 90-10 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - Project No. 90-10 provides for Approved sidewalk rehabilitation in the Friendly Valley and Sky Blue Mesa areas of the City. This project consists of permanent concrete replacement of previously asphalt -repaired and displaced sections of sidewalk, curb and gutter; the vast majority of which have been caused by tree root. damage. The purpose of the project is. to supplement the existing resident "call-in" program on an area -wide basis, and citizens of the community as a whole. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Plans and Specifications for the project and authorize the advertising for bids, and approve additional funds of $30,000 towards Golden Bear Arborist tree prune contact from Parks Account; 01-9200-227. ------------------------------------------------------------- 11. LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 132 AND SENATE BILL 360 RELATING TO MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL AGREEMENTS - At the Approved April 9, 1991 meeting, City Council two State and one Federal legislation were identified as possibly having an impact on the City's ability to enact certain forms of mobilehome park .space rental agreement control ordinances. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Support both SB 132 and SB 360 and transmit letters of support to the Bill's authors, Santa Clarita's legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Wilson, and the League of Calif. Cities. ------------------------------------------------------------- 12. SIERRA HIGHWAY AT RAINBOW GLEN DRIVE - PROJECT 89-18 - BID AWARD - On March 13, 1991, the City Council Approved authorized the advertisement of the subject project, the installation of traffic signals at Sierra Highway and Rainbow Glen Drive. Two-thirds of the intersection is under the State's jurisdiction and one-third is the City's. The traffic signal system will be maintained by the State. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to Intersection Maintenance Service with actual contract execution to take place after receipt of the State's deposit. ------------------------------------------------------------- 13. DATES FOR REVIEW OF THE 1991=92 BUDGET - The City Manager is now in the process of preparing the.1991-92 Approved fiscal year operating budget. In order to set aside sufficient time for a thorough review a schedule has been provided to Council: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and confirm dates for review of the 1991-92 budget. ------------------------------------------------------------- 14. SIERRA HIGHWAY --WHISPERING LEAVES 'ET AL - PROJECT 90-12 - BID AWARD - On March 26th, Council authorized Approved the advertisement of this project which provides for a slurry seal coat composed of liquid asphalt and sand to properly maintain and extend the service life of those streets identified.. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the contract to Pavement Coatings, in the amount of $60,731.78. -4- City Council Agenda April 23, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION BUSINESS 17. 15. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 91-58 APPROVING BUS FINANCING Motion Approved AND CERTAIN PARAMETERS IN CONNECTION WITH THAT CERTAIN Adopted MASTER LEASE & OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 1991-1 to seek other At the meeting of April 9th, Council adopted proposed actions Resolution 91-52 & 91-53 approving the execution and before establishing delivery of that certain Master Lease and Option to a proposed site Purchase Agreement 1991-1 between Chelsea Leasing Corp. and the City to finance the acquisition of City ------------------------------------------------------------- 18. "Spirit" buses. It is necessary for Council to adopt Resolution 91-58 in order to set the financing 13 Option parameters of the lease. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review, Approved set an interest rate ceiling, underwriters discount and adopt Resolution 91-58. ------------------------------------------------------------- 16. RESOLUTION NO. 91-59 - Demand Warrant 17. RECOMMENDED Adopted ACTION: Adopt. NEW BUSINESS 17. DAYWOREER MEETING WITH NEWHALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY - On Motion Approved Thursday, March 27, 1991, City staff met with the Motion approved Business community to discuss the City's proposed to seek other dayworker center and receive additional input for proposed actions possible ideas and actions the City could take to before establishing address the dayworker situation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: a proposed site Provide direction as to how to proceed with the resolution of the dayworker issue. ------------------------------------------------------------- 18. GROWTH MANAGEMENT - This item is in response to Council's request to put an item on the agenda to 13 Option consider undertaking a public opinion poll of Santa Approved Clarita residents regarding the Growth Management which will be ..discussed. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file report, discuss, and give further direction to staff. ------------------------------------------------------------- 19. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER FUNDING - The Council has previously expressed concern about the Motion Approved impacts new major retail land uses will have on the McKeon appointed to existing small.businesses in the City. The Valencia Sm. Bus. Board of Mall project was conditioned to provide $100,000 of Directors mitigation funds to address this impact. Staff has previously presented information on the Small Business Development Center as a possible vehicle to address these impacts. On October 30th, Council approved the concept and directed that the effort proceed. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and give direction on the Small Business Development proposal and concept. Should the proposal be approved; Council discuss and approve Small Business. Development Center proposal and approve Memorandum of Understanding; an appointment to serve on the Board of Directors; -approve first year funding commitment of $63, 413 from the 91-92 Economic Development Division budget; approve an initial three-year program commitment with funding for year two and three dependent on successful evaluation of previous year's program. -5- City Council Agenda April 23, 1991 COUNCIL ACTION 20. PROPOSITION A FUNDS/EXCHANGE - The City of Diamond Bar. has offered to trade $600,000 of Prop A Funds in Approved exchange for General Fund money to any municipality of public agency. The benefit to the City of Diamond Bar would be that it could then use the General Fund 'money for any City expense whereas, Prop A funding is limited only to transit related expenses. If a municipality does not have transit expenses where the funds can be utilized, the money then reverts back to the L.A. County Transportation Commission for reallocation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize an exchange of $390,000 of City General Funds for $600,000 of the City of Diamond Bar's Prop A funds; authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a standard assignment agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney; authorize the exchange no earlier than 30 days from the date a projectdescription which describes the exchange is received by the L.A. County Transportation Commission. ------------------------------------------------------------- 21. DROUGHT COMMITTEE IMPLEMENTATION - The Drought Ordinance No. 91-16 was adopted on March 13, 1991. Adopted The Ordinance placed restrictions. on the use of water in Santa Clarita and created a Drought Committee to oversee the conditions of the drought and the level of achievement of the goal of the ordinance, namely to reduce the overall water consumption in the City by 25%. At a study session of April 3rd, Council requested that the implementing. procedures be returned for action at the next Council meeting.. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 91-60 and provide. direction concerning the Committee's role and responsibility regarding the issue of groundwater management. PUBLIC STATEMENT (10.00 P.M.) This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on any item on the agenda -except for the public hearings. The public may also address the Council on items not on the agenda but those items will not be acted upon by Council at this meeting other than to review and return without action or direct staff. PUBLIC STATEMENT (Staff) PUBLIC STATEMENT (Council) This time has been set aside for Councilmembers'to direct comments to staff or,the public on items of interest. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT 11:55 P.M. -6-