HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-08 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
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OCTOBER 8, 1991
CITY CLERK
ANNOUNCEMENTS
INVOCATION
Deputy City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis announced that anyone
wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a
speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the
item is discussed.
The Council Meeting began with a moment of silence.
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa
CLarita was called to order by Mayor Carl Boyer at 6:30 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st
Floor, Santa Clarita, CA.
FLAG SALUTE Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp 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; Acting Director of
Parks and Recreation, Cecilia Burda; Acting Director of
Public Works, Jeff Kolin; Acting Director of Finance, Suzie
La Soya; Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris;
Director of Building and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky;
Deputy.City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Boyer presented Rita Garasi with a plaque in
recognition of her 4 -years of service on the City's first
Planning Commission.
Mayor Boyer presented Recycling Awards to several City
residents in recognition of their recycling efforts.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to approve the
minutes of September 24, 1991 as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to discuss Item
Nos. 14, and 22, to change the recommendation on Item No. 12,
and to discuss Item No. 5 first on the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 5 Community Development Intern, Sarona Becker reported that at
UNFINISHED BUSINESS the May 28, 1991 meeting of the City Council, several
TROPICAL TIMBER questions were raised regarding the implementation of the
RESOLUTION NO. 91-91 proposed Resolution No. 91-91 restricting the City from
purchasing items made from rainforest hardwoods. Staff has
researched the questions brought up by the Council.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Jo Ann
Marsh, 27332 Catala Avenue, Saugus, 91350.
Following discussion regarding imported Mahogony from the
Phillipines and the destruction of Rainforests, it was moved
by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 91-91
and direct staff to enforce this resolution throughout the
City's departments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Noes
Resolution No. 91-91 adopted.
ITEM 1 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk,
PUBLIC HEARING Geri Miller -Davis announced that all notices required by law
TRANSIT MITIGATION IN have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in
LIEU OF FEE order.
RESOLUTION NOS.
91-154 & 91-155 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that
this item is on the agenda as an urgency resolution setting
proposed $200.00 per dwelling unit fee as an interim fee for
transit -related projects. If adopted, this fee would apply
only to new, residential projects and would be in effect
until the development impact fee study and Ordinance is
completed.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding the construction of bus pads
and bus turn -outs, and after reading the title of Ordinance
91-46, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-46, as an urgency
ordinance.
on roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt,
Noes: None
Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Ordinance No. 91-46 adopted.
After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-47, it was moved
by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 91-47.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-47 passed to second reading.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKeon to adopt
Resolution No. 91-154, as an urgency resolution.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-154 adopted.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt
Resolution No. 91-155.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-155 adopted.
ITEM 2 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk,
PUBLIC HEARING Geri Miller -Davis reported that all notices required by law
WATER CONSERVATION have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in
ORDINANCE RECOMMENDED order.
CHANGES ORDINANCE NO.
91-48 Deputy City Engineer, Dick Kopecky reported that on September
24, 1991 the Council reviewed four changes to the Water
Conservation Ordinance that were recommended by the Drought
Committee. The Council reviewed the changes and directed
staff to bring back the Ordinance as amended and set a Public
Hearing on the matter.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding restrictions on building
permits and after reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-48,
it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt
Ordinance No. 91-48 as an Urgency Ordinance.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Klajic
Ordinance No. 91-48 adopted.
ITEM 3
Mayor Boyer opened the consolidated public hearing on Item
PUBLIC HEARING
Nos. 3 and 4. Deputy City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis reported
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
that all notices required by law have been provided,
91-003 (WESTON)
therefore, the public hearing was in order.
ORDINANCE NO. 91-40
VESTING TENTATIVE
Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp exhibited a slide
TRACT MAP 46626
presentation and reported that this is a Quasi -Judicial
LOCATED NORTH OF THE
proceeding. This item is a continued public hearing from
TERMINUS OF FAXLANE
September 24, 1991. The applicant is requesting a
DRIVE, TAMBORA DRIVE
Development Agreement to allow ten years for the build -out of
AND BAKERTON AVENUE-
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 46626. Vesting Tentative Tract
ORDINANCE NO. 91-40
Map 46626 consists of 201 homes on 80 acres located north of
the terminus of Foxlane Drive, Tambora Drive and Bakerton
Avenue.
ITEM 4
Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reported that this is a
PUBLIC HEARING
Quasi -Judicial proceeding. This item is a continued public
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
hearing from September 24, 1991. The applicant is requesting
91-004 (AMERICAN
a Development Agreement to allow ten years for the build -out
LANDMARK)ORDINANCE
of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 47863. Vesting Tentative
NO. 91-41 VESTING
Tract Map 47863 consists of 80 homes on 32 acres and is
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
located north of Whites Canyon Road between Nadal Street and
47863 LOCATED NORTH
Wildwind Road. John Ashcar from Weston Development presented
OF WHITES CANYON RD.
additional information to the Council.
BETWEEN NADAL STREET
AND WILDWIND RD.
Addressing the Council in favor of these items was Mark
ORDINANCE NO. 91-41
Ostrove, 19449 Nadal Street, Canyon Country, 91351.
Addressing the Council in opposition to these items were:
Robyn Davidson, 28153 N. Haxton Drive, Canyon Country, 91351;
Glenn Reeves, 28222 Bakerton Avenue, Canyon Country, 91351;
Patrick Curran, 28153 Hot Springs Avenue, Canyon Country,
91351.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding the homeowners concerns,
proposed park site, building phases, earthquake safety,
library site, and title search, and after reading the title
of Ordinance No. 91-40, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by
McKeon to approve the Negative Declaration, approve the
Development Agreement 91-003, introduce Ordinance No. 91-40,
waive further reading and pass to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Heidt
Ordinance No. 91-40 passed to second reading.
After 'reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-41, it was moved
by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to approve the Negative
Declaration, approve the Development Agreement 91-004,
introduce Ordinance No. 91-41, waive further reading and pass
to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Heidt
Ordinance No. 91-41 passed to second reading.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to approve the
Negative Declaration for Item No. 3 with the finding that the
proposed project will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Heidt
Motion approved.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to approve the
Negative Declaration for Item No. 4 with the finding that the
proposed project will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Heidt
Motion approved.
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
ITEM 6 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that
UNFINISHED BUSINESS on August 27, 1991, Council received a report from staff
AGUA DULCE AIRPORT concerning the proposed acquisition and expansion of the Agua
EXPANSION Dulce Airport by Los Angeles County. The staff report
recommended that the City remain neutral on this issue, as
.- Agua Dulce is not within the City's planning area.
Addressing the Council in favor of the airport expansion
were: Tom Soper, 34442 Agua Dulce Road, Agua Dulce; Charles
V. Crowe, 33242 Chanezo Calle, Agua Dulce; Jerry Hider, 20501
Soledad Cyn. Rd., Canyon Country, 91351; Dale Kister, 25062
Hollyhock St., Newhall, 91321.
Addressing the Council with a neutral position on the airport
expansion were: Harry W. Stone, 9001 S. Freemont, Alhambra;
Michael Kotch, 28701 W. Sloan Cyn. Rd., Castaic, 91384.
Addressing the Council in opposition to the airport expansion
were: Thomas Potter, 28210 Stanley Ct., Canyon Country,
91351; Nolan Henderson, no address given, Agua Dulce; Linda
Kirk, 23047 Drill Rd., Agua Dulce, 91350; Rick Curtis, 9342
Sierra Highway, Ague Dulce, 91350; Joanne Swanson, 10400
Escondido Cyn. Road, Agua Dulce, 91350.
Following discussion regarding reasons for the airport
expansion, financial status of airport and operating costs,
improvements needed, direction of airplane take -offs and.
landings, proximity to elementary school, noise levels,
pollution, impact on human and plant life, lack of water, the
need for more information, the need for further research and
discussion, and the opposition from Newhall Land and Farming
Co., Council directed staff to return this item at an
appropriate time.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 7
Intergovernmental Relations Officer, Michael Murphy reported
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
that this item is the adoption of an ordinance relative to
COMMISSION
commission appointment process.
APPOINTMENTS
ORDINANCE NO. 91-49
Following discussion regarding the appointment process and
after reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-49, it was moved
by Klajic and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and
pass Ordinance No. 91-49 to second reading and to send a
letter to each commissioner informing them of their term
ending date and the process for reapplication.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon
Noes; Heidt, Boyer
Ordinance No. 90-49 passed to second reading.
CLOSED SESSION
At 9:45 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed to a closed session for the
purpose of discussing a matter of potential litigation under
the provisions of Section 54956.9 subdivision C.
RECONVENE
At 10:10 p.m. Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular City Council
Meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were:
Lee Schramling, 19851 W. Sandpiper P1., Santa Clarita, 91321;
Dennis Conn, 25908 Tournament Rd., Valencia, 91355-1955; Mike
Kotch, 28701 W. Sloan, Castaic, 91384; John Steffen, 22714
Espuella Dr., Saugus, 91350.
ITEM 8 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that
UNFINISHED BUSINESS the applicant is requesting approval for a zone change from
ZONE CHANGE 90-013 A-1-2 to A-1-1 to allow for the subdivision of a 2.68 acre
AND TENTATIVE PARCEL parcel into two single family residential lots consisting of
MAP 22539, MASTER 1.43 and 1.25 acres, respectively.
CASE NUMBER 90-177
(HAL GOOD) ORDINANCE After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-42, it was moved
NO. 91-42 by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt Ordinance No. 91-42.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-42 adopted.
ITEM 9 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that
UNFINISHED BUSINESS the applicant is requesting a Development Agreement (91-001)
DEVELOPMENT to allow ten years for the build -out of Vesting Tract Map
AGREEMENT 91-001(P&V) 45416. Vesting Tentative Tract Map 45416 contains 253 homes
ORDINANCE NO. 91-43 on 121 acres and is located a the Western Terminus of Canvas
Street and southerly of Sierra Highway.
After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-43, it was moved
by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 91-43.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-43 adopted.
ITEM 10 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that
UNFINISHED BUSINESS the applicant is requesting a Development Agreement (91-002)
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT to allow ten years for the build -out of Vesting Tract Map
91-002 (P&V) 48108. Vesting Tentative Tract Map 48108 consists of 161
ORDINANCE NO. 91-44 homes and a Junior High School site on 80 acres southerly of
Via Princessa and Easterly of Rainbow Glen Drive.
After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-44, it was moved
by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 91-44.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-44 adopted.
ITEM 11 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that
UNFINISHED BUSINESS pursuant to the council action of September 24, 1991, staff
RESOLUTION 91-161 has prepared a draft resolution of denial for the
FORMALLY DENYING THE construction of a 30,740 sq. ft. auto service center which
APPLICANT'S APPEAL fronts on Soledad Canyon Road, approximately 100' west of the
REQUEST OF THE northwest corner of Soledad Canyon Road and Langside Drive.
PLANNING COMMISSION'S Zone Change 90-014 will be referred back to the Planning
DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL Commission.
USE PERMIT 90-032
(SHELDON POLLACK) It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to adopt
Resolution No. 91-161, formally denying Conditional Use
Permit 90-032.
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ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FAIR
SERVICES PROGRAM
AGREEMENT
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD BID FOR THE
NEWHALL PARK RESTROOM
AND CONCESSION
FACILITY
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD OF TREE PEST
CONTROL, WEED
ABATEMENT AND
FERTILIZATION CONTRACT
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD
AT SANTA CLARA RIVER
BRIDGE WIDENING
PROJECT 91-03
ENGINEERING SERVICES
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
NORTH SIDE OF VIA
PRINCESSA BETWEEN
SIERRA HIGHWAY AND
STATE ROUTE 14 PRICE
CLUB TRACT MAP NO.
50484, PHASE I OF
PARENT TRACT 50151
APPROVAL OF THE MAP
AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
OFFERS OF DEDICATION
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF STORM
DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT (LACFCD)
TRACT NUMBER 43115,
PRIVATE DRAIN 1989
RESOLUTION NO. 91-158
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon
Noes: None
Abstain: Boyer
Resolution No. 91-161 adopted.
Council directed staff to notify City residents when work is
scheduled to be done in their area and that the area be
thoroughly cleaned up when the work is completed.
Maintenance of street medians was also discussed.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF STORM
DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT (LACFCD)
TRACT NUMBER 43554, A
PORTION OF PRIVATE
DRAIN 2001 UNIT II
RESOLUTION NO. 91-159
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF STORM
DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT (LACFCD)
TRACT NUMBERS 36300,
41416, 42466 and
31116, P.D. 1123
TRACT NUMBERS 36300
AND 42466, P.D. 1674
RESOLUTION NO. 91-160
ITEM 20
CONSENT. CALENDAR
SECO CANYON AND
PAMPLICO, VICINITY OF
QUITCLAIM STORM DRAIN
EASEMENT TRACT NO.
45284, PRIVATE DRAIN
2155
ITEM 21
CONSENT CALENDAR
SOLEDAD STREET;
STILLMORE STREET;
WHITES CANYON ROAD ET
AL (PROJECT 90-13)
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
ITEM 22
CONSENT CALENDAR
FUND REQUEST FOR
SANTA CLARA RIVER
ENHANCEMENTS
ITEM 23
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-152
ITEM 24
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-153
ITEM 25
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-162
Staff was directed to send letters asking for support on this
measure to Senator Ed Davis and Assemblywoman Cathie Wright.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Bob Lathrop, 25105
Highspring Ave., Newhall, 91321; Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac
Ct., Saugus, 91350; Michael Kotch, 28701 W. Sloan Cyn. Rd.,
Castaic, 91384.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve the
consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Consent calendar approved.
ITEM 26
Assistant City Manager reported that on April 27, 1991,
the
NEW BUSINESS
City's first strategic planning process occurred. At
the
ENTERTAINMENT
meeting, City officials and community members met to assess
ATTRACTION CONCEPT
the needs of the community. The attraction of
an
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
entertainment center was targeted to address the shortage
of
(RFP)
leisure activities in the Santa Clarita Valley. Staff
has
completed the preliminary work for attracting
new
family-oriented amusement industries.
Following discussion regarding the proposal and the accuracy
of the City of Santa Clarita's statistics, it was moved
by
Darcy and seconded by Heidt to direct staff to proceed with
RFP solicitation and return to the City Council with
the
results of the attraction efforts.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 27 Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin reported that
NEW BUSINESS the Los Angeles County Park, Beach and Recreation Act of 1992
LOS ANGELES COUNTY will provide a substantial source of park development and
PARK, BEACH AND requisition funds if approved by the electorate. The
RECREATION ACT OF 1991 Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority is requesting
agencies to submit proposals for specific regional projects.
Addressing the Council on this item was Lee Schramling, 19851
W. Sandpiper P1., Santa Clarita, 91321. —
Following discussion regarding opposition to the act,
placement of the Elsmere Wildlife Corrider on the list, and
^, changing the population figure for Santa Clarita, it was
moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve the priority
list for the proposed specific regional projects for the Los
Angeles County Park, Beach and Recreation Act of 1992 and
authorize the City Manager to submit them to the Mountains
Recreation and Conservation Authority for possible inclusion
in the Los Angeles County Park, Beach, and Recreation Act of
1992.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Heidt
Motion approved.
ITEM 28 City Manager, George Caravalho reported that on October 1,
NEW BUSINESS 1991, Jeff Stevenson, from Dale Poe Development, requested to
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE, meet with the Community Development Director as a follow-up
DALE POE DEVELOPMENT to a previous meeting where a dialogue had begun aimed at
gaining this developer's neutrality or support for our sphere
of influence request.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Chip
Meyer, 24556 Sagecrest Circle, Newhall, 91381; Lee
Schramling, 19851 W. Sandpiper P1., Santa Clarita, 91321.
Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item
were: Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita,
91351; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were: Ron
Winkler, 25513 Longfellow Place, Stevenson Ranch, 91381.
Following discussion regarding City services, relationship
between the City and Poe Development, attitude of homeowners
towards inclusion in the City's Sphere of Influence, City's
attitude towards homeowners, it was moved by Darcy and
seconded by Klajic to have the Council's comments noted.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 29 Mayor Boyer reported that previously Council expressed an
NEV BUSINESS interest in conducting team building sessions every six
TEAM BUILDING SESSION months. Given that the last session was held in February of
this year, it is now appropriate to calendar the next session
if desired.
It was determined by Council to return this item to the
October 22, 1991 Council Meeting to schedule the Team
Building Session.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PUBLIC STATEMENT Mayor Boyer commented on providing Council support for the
(Council) premier performance of La Traviata.
Councilmember Darcy commented on the City's flooding
preparedness.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:50 p.m. it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to
adjourn the City Council Meeting to October 22, 1991.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Carl Boyer, Mayor