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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-22 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. OCTOBER 22, 1991 CITY CLERK City Clerk, Donna Grindey announced that anyone wishing to ANNOUNCEMENT 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. INVOCATION Councilmember Darcy began the Council Meeting with the reading of a poem. 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 6:34 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, CA. FLAG SALUTE The Prairie Dogs 4H Club 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; Director of Public Works, John Medina; Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris; Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca; Deputy City Engineer, Dick Kopecky; Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, Cecilia Burda; City Clerk, Donna Grindey. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Boyer presented proclamations to Andy Anderson in recognition of United States Armed Forces Veterans Week and to Jerry Heidt in recognition of California Red Ribbon Week. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to discuss Item Nos. 9,10,16,17,18 on the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to approve the minutes of October 8, 1991 as amended. ITEM 1 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna PUBLIC HEARING Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been APPEAL OF PLANNING provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF PLOT PLAN 89-146, Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris and Principle LOCATED AT 28352 SAND Planner, Rich Henderson exhibited a slide presentation and CANYON ROAD ADJACENT reported that at the May 21, 1991 meeting, the Planning TO THE SANTA CLARA Commission adopted Resolution P91-31, formally denying Plot RIVER Plan 89-146 as revised. The applicant (Maurice Ungar) proposes a 35 foot high, three story commercial office building totalling 30,712 square feet of floor area. The plot plan was originally submitted on December 20, 1989. The proposal at that time was a 46' three-story, 33,000 square foot commercial office building. The Commission, upon review of the appeal, instructed the applicant to submit a proposal that satisfies the area homeowners and staff. _1_ Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Maurice Ungar, P.O. Box 1755, Santa Clarita; Jeff Brown, P.O. Box 1367, Canyon Country, 91386; Gay Hammil, 15835 Beaver Run Road, Santa Clarita; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron, Santa Clarita; Greg Adalian, 15770 Sandy Oak Lane, Santa Clarita; Rolf Zimmerman, 16255 Ravenglen, Santa Clarita; Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac Ct., Saugus, 91350; Joe Russo, 18316 Soledad Cyn. Rd., Santa Clarita; Hal Good, 27800 Sand Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351; Jeff Kipp, 116 Broadway, Glendale; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing, Santa Clarita, 91321; Rolf Zimmermann, 16225 Raven Glen Road, Canyon Country, 91351; Karen Cameron, 27612 Ennismore, Canyon Country, 91351; Ed Guyot, 19236-B Avenue of the Oaks, Santa Clarita, 91321-1405; Sylvia Leth, 26332 Sand Canyon Road, Canyon Country, 91351; Maureen Focht, no address given. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding types of tenants in building, traffic concerns, re -striping or changing the movement of traffic in the area, the river banks, traffic mitigations, and the height of the building, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of Plot Plan 89-146 and approve in concept a two-story 28' building and return to staff for development of traffic mitigation needs and a resolution incorporating Council comments and the traffic mitigation measures. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: Heidt Motion carried. RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:12 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:32 p.m. ITEM 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT the applicant (Weston) is requesting a Development Agreement 91-003 (WESTON) (91-003) to allow ten years for the build -out of Vesting VESTING TENTATIVE Tract Map 46626. This Vesting Tentative Tract Map consists TRACT MAP 46626 of 201 homes on 80 acres north of Whites Canyon Road between LOCATED NORTH OF THE Nadal Street and Wildwind Road. TERMINUS OF FOXLANE DRIVE, TAMBORA DRIVE, After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-40, it was moved AND BAKERTON AVENUE- by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt Ordinance No. 91-40. ORDINANCE, NO. 91-40 On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: Heidt Ordinance No. 91-40 adopted. -2- ITEM 3 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that UNFINISHED BUSINESS the applicant, American Landmark is requesting a Development DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Agreement (91-004) to allow ten years for the build -out of 91-004 (AMERICAN Vesting Tract Map 47863. This Vesting Tentative Tract Map LANDMARK) VESTING consists of 80 homes on 32 acres north of Whites Canyon Road TENTATIVE TRACT MAP between Nadal Street and Wildwind Road. 47863 LOCATED NORTH OF WHITES CANYON ROAD After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-41, it was moved BETWEEN NADAL STREET by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to waive further reading AND WILDWIND ROAD and adopt Ordinance No. 91-41. ORDINANCE NO. 91-41 On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: Heidt Ordinance No. 91-41 adopted. ITEM 4 Administrative Assistant, Raquel Garcia reported that on UNFINISHED BUSINESS July 23, 1991, the City of Santa CLarita entered into an SCV SERVICE CENTER agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Development (HUD) to receive $522,000 in Community BLOCK GRANT FUNDING Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program revenues for FY 1991-92. The funding of the SCV Service Center for $45,000 was approved by Council and submitted to HUD as part of the City's proposed use of funds. Following discussion on the use of CDBG funds and the advantages of being an entitlement City, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to direct staff to implement funding the SCV Service Center for $31,009 in CDBG funds, and request the center to apply for the Community Services Grant and work with the SCV County of Los Angeles, Dept. of Community and Senior Citizens, Service Center to draft agreement for payment of services. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 5 Administrative Assistant, Dennis Luppens reported that on UNFINISHED BUSINESS September 24th, Council considered a request to award a 40 ADVERTISING BUS contract for the installation of 44 bus shelters and 20 bus SHELTERS benches at various locations throughout the City to Bustop Shelters. At this meeting, Council was presented an anonymous letter which questions Bustop Shelters' ownership, company investment practices, and the legality of signing bonuses. Staff has since discovered that these allegations were anonymously sent to discredit Bustop Shelters. Addressing the Council on this item was Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Canyon Country, 91351. Following discussion regarding the ownership of the ,,.. shelters, revenue to the City, and registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to authorize the Mayor to sign a ten year agreement with Bustop Shelters of California, Inc. approved by the City Attorney to install and maintain 44 bus -3- shelters and 20 benches; not to allow Bustop Shelters to sale/lease back the shelters to investors; and amend the Council's direction of July 11, 1989 to include advertising bus shelters to phase out bus bench advertising and directed staff to return agreement to Council. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Noes: None Motion carried. Klajic, McKeon, Boyer ITEM 6 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that UNFINISHED BUSINESS this ordinance will establish an interim Transit Mitigation TRANSIT MITIGATIONS in lieu of a $200.00 fee per dwelling unit for new IN LIEU OF FEE residential projects only. ORDINANCE NO. 91-47 After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-47, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKeon to adopt Ordinance No. 91-47. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Noes: None Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Ordinance No. 91-47 adopted. ITEM 7 City Manager, George Caravalho reported that at the October UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8th meeting, Council introduced and passed to second reading COMMISSION Ordinance No. 91-49 amending the Santa Clarita Municipal APPOINTMENTS Code relative to the process for appointment of Commissioners. Following discussion regarding community participation, citizen responsibility, the previous appointment process, and after reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-49, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-49. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon Noes: Heidt, Boyer Ordinance No. 91-49 adopted. ITEM 8 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that UNFINISHED BUSINESS on August 27th, Council adopted Resolution 91-125 a request SPHERE OF INFLUENCE to LAFCO to initiate proceedings to amend the City's adopted UPDATE Sphere of Influence. The amendment proposal has been scheduled for consideration before LAFCO on November 13, 1991. Addressing the Council on this issue were: Bob Lewis, 28602 Applewood Lane, Castaic, 91384; Chip Meyer, 24556 Sagecrest; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita, 91351; Mary Aurit, 29619 Newport Place, Castaic, 91384; John Drew, 24807 Parchman Avenue, Newhall, 91321; Augustine Garcia, San Martinez Cyn. Road, Val Verde; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall, 91321. -4- Following discussion regarding phone surveys to the Castaic, Stevenson Ranch, and Val Verde areas, requesting a postponement on meeting with LAFCO, using another term instead of "Sphere of Influence", it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to direct staff to conduct a phone survey covering the areas of Castaic, Stevenson Ranch, and Val Verde, and to request a delay on the meeting with LAFCO for sometime in January. -5- Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 9 There was a question from the Council on the field lighting CONSENT CALENDAR project. AWARD BID FOR THE SIERRA VISTA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BALL FIELD LIGHTING PROJECT ITEM 10 There was a question from the Council regarding the start CONSENT CALENDAR date on the San Fernando Road widening project. SAN FERNANDO ROAD (STATE ROUTE 126) Addressing the Council on this item was Jack Ancona, 29552 PHASE III/IV Abelia Road, Canyon Country, 91351. PLACERITA CREEK TO DRAYTON STREET PROJECT NO. 91-27 ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR WHITES CANYON ROAD AND BOUQUET CANYON ROAD (PROJECT NO. 90-4) CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR AVENUE STANFORD AT AVENUE SCOTT: SECO CANYON ROAD AT GUADILAMAR DRIVE: SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AT SAND CANYON ROAD (PROJECT NO. 90-2) PROJECT ACCEPTANCE ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR VALENCIA BOULEVARD (SOUTH SIDE) WEST OF BOUQUET CANYON ROAD RIGHT TURN POCKET EXTENSION (PROJECT NO. 90-15) ADVERTISE FOR BIDS -5- ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT AND JURISDICTION RESOLUTION NO. 91-165 ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR DRYCLIFF STREET AND FAIRPORT AVENUE INSTALL STOP CONTROLS RESOLUTION NO. 91-166 ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR CINEMA DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 750 FEET SOUTHEAST OF VALENCIA BOULEVARD VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 91-169 ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 22010, PHASE I OF PARENT PARCEL MAP 16281 APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION CINEMA DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 535 FEET SOUTHEAST OF VALENCIA BOULEVARD ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION TO COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGARDING THE VALENCIA COMPANY WESTRIDGE PROJECT REQUESTING THE COUNTY TO CONSIDER PROJECT ALTERNATIVES AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROJECT EIR AND OPPOSING DEGRADATION OF SIGNIFICANT ECOLOGICAL AREA 64 (VALLEY OAK SAVANNAH) RESOLUTION NO. 91-167 ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE HIDDEN VALLEY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION 91-170 CHECK REGISTER 125 There was a question from the Council on where the easement portion of Cinema Drive is being vacated. There was a question from the Council on the commercial designation of this property and on the road continuation. There was a question from the Council on whether a Councilmember must attend this meeting. Addressing the Council on this item were: Chip Meyer, 24556 Sagecrest, Santa Clarita; Lynn Plambeck, 23149 Oakbridge, Newhall, 91321; Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac Ct., Saugus, 91350. Council directed staff to the letter to the County acquisition of SEA 64 as at funding options. so draft an additional paragraph in stating that the City supports the parkland and is currently looking It was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKeon to approve the Consent Calendar with the amendment to Item No. 18. Following discussion regarding the improvements in the newly annexed areas, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to finalize the lease agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the final agreement with the Foothill Transit Zone for the lease of two new 35 ft. buses for a 6 month period pending approval of the City Attorney, appropriate $80,000 from Prop A Incentive Revenue to Acct. 18-6800-227 and appropriate $36,000 form Prop A Incentive Revenue to Acct. 18-6800-223. On roll call vote: �* Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion approved. ITEM 22 Public Information Officer, Gail Foy and Administrative NEW BUSINESS Assistant, Dennis Luppens reported that in an effort to LOCAL BUS PROMOTION promote transit in the Santa Clarita Valley, staff has been working with Commuter Transportation Services to create a campaign focused to increase ridership and in turn farebox return, on Santa Clarita's Transit local bus system. Marketing concepts would be designed from telephone surveys of different groups to determine what would make them take the bus. Addressing the Council on this item was Doris Meyer, 26211 W. Valley Pt. Ln., Newhall, 91321. Following discussion regarding target groups, promotion aimed at handicapped riders, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to receive and file this item. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Doris Meyer, 26211 Valley Pt. Ln., Newhall, 91321; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore, Saugus, 91321. -7- On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Consent Calendar approved. ITEM 21 Administrative Assistant, Dennis Luppens and Transit NEW BUSINESS Consultant, Mike Prior reported that ridership on Santa LEASE AGREEMENT WITH Clarita Transit has increased beyond expectations THE FOOTHILL TRANSIT necessitating additional service. Based on numerous ZONE FOR TWO (2) NEW conversations with residents of Canyon Country and Friendly 35' TRANSIT BUSES Valley, staff has determined that the service expansion in these areas should not wait until next April. Addressing the Council on this item was Chris Connelly, 29113 Florabunda, Canyon Country, 91351. Following discussion regarding the improvements in the newly annexed areas, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to finalize the lease agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the final agreement with the Foothill Transit Zone for the lease of two new 35 ft. buses for a 6 month period pending approval of the City Attorney, appropriate $80,000 from Prop A Incentive Revenue to Acct. 18-6800-227 and appropriate $36,000 form Prop A Incentive Revenue to Acct. 18-6800-223. On roll call vote: �* Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion approved. ITEM 22 Public Information Officer, Gail Foy and Administrative NEW BUSINESS Assistant, Dennis Luppens reported that in an effort to LOCAL BUS PROMOTION promote transit in the Santa Clarita Valley, staff has been working with Commuter Transportation Services to create a campaign focused to increase ridership and in turn farebox return, on Santa Clarita's Transit local bus system. Marketing concepts would be designed from telephone surveys of different groups to determine what would make them take the bus. Addressing the Council on this item was Doris Meyer, 26211 W. Valley Pt. Ln., Newhall, 91321. Following discussion regarding target groups, promotion aimed at handicapped riders, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to receive and file this item. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Doris Meyer, 26211 Valley Pt. Ln., Newhall, 91321; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore, Saugus, 91321. -7- ITEM 23 Administrative Assistant, Dennis Luppens reported that on NEW BUSINESS August 28, 1990, Council adopted Ordinance No. 90-25 WAIVE COMPETITIVE allowing the Council to declare it a "necessity" to forego BIDDING PROCEDURES TO the competitive bidding process. The City can save time and �+ PURCHASE 5 LOCAL money by piggy -backing on to an existing order of the TRANSIT BUSES Foothill Transit Authority. Addressing the Council on this item was Doris Meyer, 26211 W. Valley Pt. Ln., Newhall, 91321. Following discussion regarding the commuter rail station, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to declare that it is in the public interest and a necessity to purchase five Gillig "Phantom" buses (equipment) in compliance with the formal contract procedure in accordance with subsection (7) Sec. 1., Ord. No. 90-25, and direct staff to issue a purchase order for the issue of five Gillig "Phantom" buses. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 24 Administrative Assistant, Dennis Luppens reported that the NEW BUSINESS Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, in an effort COMMUTER RAIL STATION to guarantee their desired October 1992 start up schedule, have instituted a program by which they will administer the construction of the Commuter Rail Station platforms for those cities which desire such service. The LACTC has forwarded to staff a Memorandum of Understanding to perform this work. Following discussion regarding the size of the station and recommended building materials, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to direct the City Manager to sign, upon approval by the City Attorney, the MOU with LACTC for grading and construction of the station platform and provide direction to staff regarding the design of the station platform and platform structures. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer Noes: Klajic Motion carried. ITEM 25 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that NEW BUSINESS on September 11, 1991 the City received a copy of a letter ARMY CORPS OF dated September 6th, from the Army Corps of Engineers to the ENGINEERS' NOTICE OF Valencia Company notifying them of several violations of VIOLATION OF CLEAN Section 404 of the Clean Water Act administered by the WATER ACT TO NEWHALL Corps. The Corps has not specified what the Valencia LAND & FARMING Company will be required to do to repair the damage caused CORPORATION by certain activities. Staff has reviewed the construction of the current U-shaped concrete channel as it relates to the Council's direction to provide natural, soft -bottom channels wherever possible. -8- Addressing the Council on this item were: Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall, 91321; Chip Meyer, 24556 Sagecrest, Santa Clarita; Maureen Focht, 28650 Visco, Saugus, 91350; Jack Ancona, no address given; Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac Ct., Saugus, 91350; Laurene Weste, 22216 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Steve Schmidt, representing Newhall Land and Farming Co., 23823 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, 91355; Ronald R. Horn, representing Newhall Land and Farming Co., 15230 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys, 91411. Following discussion regarding filing an injunction against Newhall Land and Farming Co., cooperating with Newhall Land and Farming Co. with the Trail Network, removing the concrete from the river bed to provide for better easement for the trail system and to preserve the City's water source, a soft bottom channel, and meeting with the County and the Army Corp of Engineers, it was moved by Klajic and seconded by Heidt to direct staff to transmit a letter to the Army Corp of Engineer's directing the removal of the concrete from the river bed, adding SEA 64 to the letter, and requesting a joint meeting as soon as possible. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 26 Park Planner and Development Supervisor, Wayne Weber and NEW BUSINESS Design Consultant, Richard Roy reported that the City BEGONIAS LANE PARK Council has identified an undeveloped park site on Begonias MASTER PLAN Lane which is located in the newly annexed area in east Canyon Country to be improved. Through the 1991-92 budget process, funds to design and develop the Begonias Lane Park site were made available. Staff has been working on the Master Planning phase in the park development process and is prepared to present to Council the Begonias Lane Park Master Plan concept. Councilmember Klajic departed from the meeting due to illness. Following discussion regarding acreage, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to receive the presentation by staff and the design consultant and approve the Master Plan. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Absent: Klajic Motion carried. ITEM 27 City Manager, George Caravalho reported that the City of NEW BUSINESS Santa Clarita has made a commitment toward the establishment / SANTA CLARA RIVER of a valley wide trail system. This trail system has been BIKE TRAIL RESOLUTION adopted by the City Council and is identified in the NOS. 91-156 AND 91-157 recently completed General Plan and the Santa Clara River Study. The City's future trail system will accommodate a variety of user groups such as bicyclists, hikers, joggers and equestrians. -9- Mayor Boyer commented on the sign ordinance enforcement procedures and in the City's need to be consistent in the enforcement of this Ordinance. He also directed staff to prepare a letter indicating that he would like to see the Sheriff's Department continue law enforcement on the Blue Line. CLOSED SESSION At 12:10 a.m. the Council adjourned to closed session for the purpose of discussing a matter of property acquisition under the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8, the property is located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., owned by Valencia Partners. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Boyer adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting to 5:30 p.m. October 28, 1991. ATTEST: onna Grindey City Clerk -10- Carl Boyer, Mayo Addressing the Council on this item were: Dennis Conn, 25908 Tournament Road, Valencia, 91355; Laurene Frimel Waste, 22216 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351. �++ It was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKeon to receive the written and oral report and approve Resolution No. 91-156 authorizing application for bikeway funds, and Resolution No. 91-157 for provisions of maintenance services and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreements. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Resolution No. 156 and Resolution No. 157 adopted. ITEM 28 Mayor Boyer reported that several months ago the Council had NEW BUSINESS requested staff to amend our existing tree ordinance. The PARKWAY TREE amendment would protect existing trees and future planting INFLUENCE ORDINANCE of trees within a 5 foot area adjacent to public AMENDMENT TO right-of-way. MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 13.75 After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-45, it was moved ORDINANCE NO. 91-45 by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading ,and introduce Ordinance No. 91-45. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None r++ Absent: Klajic Ordinance No. 91-45 passed to second reading. PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilmember Darcy questioned the availability of zoning (Council) maps for the public. Mayor Boyer commented on the sign ordinance enforcement procedures and in the City's need to be consistent in the enforcement of this Ordinance. He also directed staff to prepare a letter indicating that he would like to see the Sheriff's Department continue law enforcement on the Blue Line. CLOSED SESSION At 12:10 a.m. the Council adjourned to closed session for the purpose of discussing a matter of property acquisition under the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8, the property is located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., owned by Valencia Partners. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Boyer adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting to 5:30 p.m. October 28, 1991. ATTEST: onna Grindey City Clerk -10- Carl Boyer, Mayo