HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-11-12 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER 12, 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 Heidt read the invocation.
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 6:35 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st
floor, Santa Clarita, CA.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: City
Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ken
Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Director of Parks and
Recreation, Jeff Kolin; Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca;
Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris; Director of
Public Works, John Medina; Deputy City Engineer, Dick
Kopecky; City Clerk, Donna Grindey.
FLAG SALUTE Buzz Laurence led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Boyer announced presentations to Vince and Eve
Oppedisano in recognition of their assistance to the
Sheriff's Department on arson watch and to Wendy Nelson for
her efforts in organizing the "Firm on Fitness Rally".
PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor also presented proclamations to Barbara Mylar,
Pete Falbo, and Jerry Bathke commemorating "Santa Clarita
Family Week" November 24th thru December 1st. Warren
Johnson on behalf of the Historical Society presented the
City Council with a drawing of the proposed veterans
memorial.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to discuss Item
Nos. 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 17, 20, 21a, 22 and to discuss Item
No. 27 after Item No. 6 and to add Item No. 29 as a
subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the
agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve the
agenda as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to approve the
minutes of October 22, 1991 as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 1 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
TRANSIT MITIGATION IN provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
LIEU FEE RESOLUTION Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that
NOS. 91-179 AND 91-180 at the meeting of October 8, 1991, Council adopted a pair of
resolutions (one urgency, one non -urgency) to establish a
$200.00 per dwelling unit transit mitigation in lieu fee.
Due to the timing requirements for amendments to certain
fees, the City must adopt another urgency resolution at this
time so that the City may continue to collect this fee until
the non -urgency resolution takes effect.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to adopt
Resolution No. 91-179 and Resolution No. 91-180.
Addressing the Council with a rebuttal on this item was
Jonathan Ames, 313 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale.
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Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
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on roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-179 and Resolution No. 91-180 adopted.
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Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
APPEAL BY APPLICANT
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
OF PLANNING
Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris and Principle
COMMISSION'S DENIAL
Planner, Rich Henderson exhibited a slide presentation and
OF TENTATIVE PARCEL
reported that this is an appeal of the Planning Commission's
MAP 21435 AT 27548
denial of proposed subdivision of 5.54 acres into four
CLEARLAKE DRIVE,
residential lots located at 27548 Clear Lake Drive by the
APPROXIMATELY
applicant George Thomas.
ONE-HALF MILE EAST OF
SAND CANYON ROAD
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: George
Thomas, 27548 Clearlake Drive, Sand Canyon; Don Hale, 26017
Huntington Lane, Valencia, 91355; Jonathan Ames, 313 E.
Palmdale Bvld., Palmdale, 93550; Tom Luni, 26359 Macmillian
Ranch Rd., Nola Thomas, 5432 Dune Dr., Santa Clarita; Don
Cruikshank, 23221 Haskell Vista Ln., Newhall, 91321.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were:
Steve Kraeger, 16035 Live Oak Springs Canyon Rd., Canyon
Country, 91351; Susan Ostrom, 16430 Sultus St., Canyon
Country, 91351.
Addressing the Council with a rebuttal on this item was
Jonathan Ames, 313 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale.
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Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
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Following discussion regarding split lots, preserving open
space, a 4 -lot subdivision, it was moved by Heidt and
seconded by Klajic to uphold the Planning Commission's
denial of Tentative Parcel Map 21435.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt
Noes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Motion denied.
Following further discussion regarding staff's
recommendation, open space, density specifications, and
average density for the surrounding area, it was moved by
Darcy and seconded by Klajic to return this item to the
Planning staff for consideration of subdividing the property
into two lots.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Heidt
Motion carried.
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
ITEM 2 (contd) It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to reconsider
Item No. 2.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to return Item
No. 2 to the Planning staff for consideration of subdividing
the property into two new lots bringing the total to three
lots.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, McKeon
Noes: Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Motion denied.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to return this
item to the Planning Commission for further study and for
recommendation to Council on February 29, 1991.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic,
Noes: Heidt
Motion carried.
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ITEM 4 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
ZONE CHANGE 90-009 provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
ORDINANCE NO. 91-50 Principle Planner, Rich Henderson exhibited a slide
presentation and reported that this is a Quasi -Judicial
proceeding. This item is a Zone Change from A-2-1 (Heavy
Agriculture Zone, minimum lot size 1 acre) to R-1-6000
(Single-family Residential, minimum lot size 6,000 square
feet) over a portion of 32 acre parcel located approximately
1,000 feet west of Rainbow Glen Drive, north of Via
Princessa Road. The project applicant is the Santa Clarita
Development Partners.
Addrassing the Council in favor of this item was Sam
Schaefer, 25035 Salford St., Laguna Hills, 92653.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding the price of homes and
developer agreements and after reading the title of
Ordinance No. 91-50, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by
Darcy to approve the Negative Declaration, approve Zone
change 90-009 and waive further reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 91-50.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-50 passed to second reading.
ITEM 6 City Manager, George Caravalho reported that this item is a
UNFINISHED -BUSINESS review and consideration of a report updating the City
GROWTH MANAGEMENT Council on growth management and providing alternative
STRATEGY courses of action.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Jeff Brown, P.O.
Box 1386, Canyon Country, 91386; Joe Russo, 18316 Soledad
Cyn. Rd., Santa Clarita; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr.,
Canyon Country, 91351; Gary Choppe, 23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Santa Clarita, 91355; Scott Voltz, 19720 Azure Field Drive,
Santa Clarita; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Santa
Clarita, 91351; Lee Schramling, 19851 W. Sandpiper P1.,
Santa Clarita, 91321; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring,
Newhall, 91321.
It was moved by Councilmember Klajic to direct staff to
study the CARRING initiative and make a recommendation to
Council in support of the initiative.
There was no second to this motion.
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Following discussion regarding the initiative process,
responsive government, General Plan growth management,
ate, unified .development ordinance, congestion management,
hillside preservation ordinances, quality of life in Santa
Clarita, zoning ordinances, mixed use concept, and buffering
neighborhoods, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon
not to prepare an ordinance, but to continue to work on the
General Plan implementation programs and other ordinances
and programs implementing a comprehensive growth management
strategy.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Heidt, Klajic
Motion carried.
ITEM 3
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
RESOLUTION NO. 91-177
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
MAKING FINDINGS ON
Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris and
WRITTEN PROTEST AND
Annexation Consultant, Esther Aguilar reported that
APPROVING AND
Annexation No. 1990-03 is a proposal to annex approximately
ORDERING ANNEXATION
128 acres of inhabited land generally rural residential in
1990-03
character with an estimated population of 109 persons
residing in approximately 35 dwelling units. The area is
commonly known as Oak Springs Canyon. Annexation is
requested by the property owners within the area, who cite a
desire for City representation, services and permit
processing.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to adopt
Resolution No. 91-177 and to direct staff to transmit
Resolution No. 91-177 and the appropriate fees to the Local
Agency Formation Commission for final review and
certification.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-177 approved.
ITEM 5 Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin reported that
UNFINISHED BUSINESS at the October 22, 1991 meeting, the Council introduced the
"PARKWAY TREE "Parkway Tree Influence Area" Ordinance. The purpose of the
INFLUENCE AREA" ordinance is to give the City a 14' tree protection zone
ORDINANCE NO. 91-45 adjacent major arterial highways throughout the City.
Residential zoned lots are exempted.
After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-45, it was moved
by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 91-45.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-45 adopted.
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PUBLIC STATEMENT Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were:
Karen Pearson -Hall, 26617 Gavilan Drive, Santa Clarita,
'.� 91350; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita,
91351; Joan Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Canyon Country,
91351; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Canyon Country,
91351; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring Drive, Newhall, 91321.
ITEM 27
City Manager,
George Caravalho reported that
the findings of
NEW BUSINESS
the Sanitation
District Organization Study were presented to
SANITATION DISTRICT
the City Council at their study session
on October 30,
ORGANIZATION STUDY
1991. At the
conclusion of the presentation
and discussion
on this item,
the Council directed that the
subject be put
on the next available agenda.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Charles W. Carry,
P.O. Box 4998 Whittier, 90607; Lee Schramling, 19851 W.
Sandpiper P1., Santa Clarita, 91321; Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita, 91351; Connie Worden, P.O.
Box 235, Newhall, 91322; Jeff Brown, P.O. Box 1386, Canyon
Country, 91386; Glo Donnelly, P.O. Box 55387, Valencia,
91355; Mike Lebecki, 19374 Soledad Cyn., Canyon Country,
91351.
Following discussion regarding current wages and costs,
Elsmere Canyon, solid waste and managing our own districts,
it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to direct staff
to further study this proposal including holding public
hearings before taking any further action.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 7 Addressing the Council on this item was Maurice Ungar, P.O.
CONSENT CALENDAR Box 1755, Santa Clarita, 91351.
PLOT PLAN 89-146
(UNGAR) RESOLUTION It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Darcy to approve
NO. 91-182 Resolution No. 91-182.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR On roll call vote:
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
INCLUDING WHITNEY Noes: Heidt
CANYON CAMPING AND Resolution No. 91-182 adopted.
RECREATION GROUNDS IN
THE PROPOSED LOS
ANGELES COUNTY PARK,
BEACH AND RECREATION
ACT OF 1992
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ITEM 8a
CONSENT CALENDAR
',.. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR
INCLUDING THE
PLACERITA CANYON
I�
NATURAL AREA PARK
BUFFER ZONE PROJECT
IN THE PROPOSED LOS
ANGELES COUNTY PARK,
BEACH & RECREATION
ACT OF 1992
ITEM 9
There was a request from Council for the formulation of a
CONSENT CALENDAR
comprehensive City policy on annexation
before hiring an
AUTHORIZATION FOR
annexation consultant.
CITY TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
FOR ANNEXATION
CONSULTING SERVICES
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROHIBITION OF
ON -STREET PARKING ON
BOUQUET CANYON ROAD
SOUTH OF VALENCIA
BOULEVARD RESOLUTION
NO. 91-176
ITEM 11
r,.. CONSENT CALENDAR
EAST NEWHALL PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS, CDBG
NO. D-90-633, PROJECT
NO. 90-10
ITEM 12
There was a question from Council on the
irregularities in
CONSENT CALENDAR
the bids that were rejected.
NEW UHF RADIO SYSTEM
(PROJECT NO. CD
91-001) BID AWARD
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
VALENCIA BOULEVARD AT
MAGIC MOUNTAIN
PARKWAY (PROJECT
90-22) BUS BAY
IMPROVEMENTS BID AWARD
ITEM 14
There was a question from Council on the
original source of
CONSENT CALENDAR
the lead contamination.
TREATMENT OF SOIL FOR
LYONS AVENUE PROJECT
89-13 REQUEST FOR
BUDGET TRANSFER
ITEM 15
w... CONSENT CALENDAR
LOT -LINE ADJUSTMENT
FOR CITY CORPORATE
YARD
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ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION TO
ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR THE
PREPARATION OF A
REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY
AREA REPORT FOR THE
CITY'S REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY RESOLUTION NO.
91-164
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
VEHICLES, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRUCK -MOUNTED
INFRARED ASPHALT
HEATER AND
STORAGE/RECLAMATION
BOX
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
DIAL -A -RIDE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN CITY & HENRY
MAYO HOSPITAL ADULT
DAY CARE CENTER
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
GRAFITTI PROGRAM
STATUS
ITEM 21
CONSENT CALENDAR
CODE ENFORCEMENT
CITATION AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 91-178
ITEM 21a
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY'S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY &
RESOLUTION 91-185
AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO INVEST EXCESS
FUNDS WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY POOLED
INVESTMENT FUND
RESOLUTION NO. 91-185
ITEM 22
CONSENT CALENDAR
u.+ REGULATION XV:
EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES
ITEM 23
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-168
There was a question from Council on whether any local
dealerships bid on this project.
There was a question from Council on the salary costs for
this program.
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CHECK REGISTER 926
ITEM 24
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-175
CHECK REGISTER 927
ITEM 25
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER 928
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to approve
Consent Calendar Item Nos. 8 through 25.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Consent calendar Item Nos. 8-25 approved.
ITEM 26 On January 15, 1992, Sheriff Sherman Block hosted a
NEW BUSINESS Community Gang Workshop in Carson, California. Several
GANG PREVENTION Santa Clarita community members attended, including
Councilmember Heidt, Captain Spierer, school representatives
and City staff. This was a two day conference that provided
regional assessment of gang activity and described the
various stages of gang involvement.
It was decided by Council to continue this item to the
November 26, 1991 City Council Meeting.
r-. ITEM 28 City Manager, George Caravalho reported that Council at
NEW BUSINESS their meeting of October 8th, 1991 discussed a team building
COUNCIL TEAM BUILDING session. Council requested staff provide them with
available dates.
Following discussion of possible meeting dates, it was
determined by Council to hold the Team Building Sessions on
January 25, 1991, place to be determined.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 29
Deputy City Engineer, Dick Kopecky reported that staff was
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM
advised on Friday, November 8, 1991 that Intersection
VALENCIA BLVD. &
Maintenance Service (IMS) has defaulted. on the subject
CREEKSIDE RD. TRAFFIC
projects. IMS has requested their surety, Safeco Insurance
SIGNAL PROJECT 89-12
Company of America take appropriate action to arrange for
AND SIERRA HWY. &
completion of the work in accordance with the Faithful
RAINBOW GLEN TRAFFIC
Performance Bond and Material and Labor Bonds; and Safeco
SIGNAL PROJECT
has advised staff that they have been in contact with Steiny
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and Company, the second lowest bidder for both projects.
Steiny is a member in good standing, and has previously
performed work for the City.
Following discussion regarding the bonding requirements, it
was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to authorize the
Mayor to enter into either a transfer agreement with Safeco
or a contract with Steiny and Company should assumption of
control and performance of work by the surety not be the
most expeditious manner to complete the projects.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilmember Heidt directed staff to prepare a report for
(Council) the next Council Meeting regarding the formation of an
areawide Council. She also commented on reserving a portion
of the regular Council Meetings for the purposes of
informing the public of the Councilmembers outside activiies.
Councilmember Klajic questioned the status of the Junior
Pride Club and on her interest in becoming involved with the
Club. She also commented on her appointment by the League
of California Cities to the Hazardous Waste Committee.
CLOSED SESSION At 12:10 a.m. Mayor Boyer adjourned the Council Meeting to a
closed session for the purpose of discussing a matter of
pending or potential litigation under the provisions of
Government Code Section 54956.9 subdivision A.
RECONVENE: Following closed session, the Mayor reconvened the meeting.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to hold a
public hearing on a proposed amendment to the General Plan,
as recommended by the Community Development staff.
On roll call vote:
P� Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT At 12:30 a.m. the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
ity Clerk
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Carl Boyer, Mayor