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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-08 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. January 8, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Jill Klajic at 6:4.0 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, CA. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Darcy led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. INVOCATION Warren Johnson led the invocation. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present except for Mayor Carl Boyer. Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin; Director of Public Works, John Medina; Director of Building and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky; Principal Planner, Rich Henderson; City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to discuss Items number 14 and 21 on the consent calendar, for discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to approve the minutes of December 11, 1990. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. CLOSED SESSION At 6:40 p.m. Council recessed to a closed session to discuss a matter of potential litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9, Subsection B. ITEM 1 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF VARIANCE 90-003 At 6:56 p.m. Council reconvened to the regular meeting. Mayor Pro Tem, Jill Klajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Principal Planner, Rich Henderson exhibited a slide presentation and reported on this item which is located at 27227 Sand Canyon Road adjacent to Warmuth Road. He reported that this item was heard by the City Council on November 13, 1990, as an appeal of the Planning Commission decision of denial and continued to December 11, 1990. The applicants (Toyama) were requesting the City Council remove the adopted County Survey 3030-1 alignment from the City's, Master Plan of Highways, to allow for the construction of a single family residence. This item was continued to allow the Public Works ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING RAILROAD AVE. REQUEST FOR VACATION Department sufficient time to evaluate the required information. Director of Building and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky reported that staff recommends the City Council uphold the Planning Commission's denial of the proposed variance for flood control reasons. Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Steven T. Toyama, 21943 Marjaram Ct., Saugus, 91350; and Don Hale, 24303 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, 91321. Mayor Pro Tem, Jill Klajic closed the public hearing. Following discussion, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to accept the Planning Commission's denial of the variance. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Klajic Noes: None Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem, Jill Klajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that a public hearing was held on September 25, 1990 concerning a request for the vacation of the road easement on Railroad Avenue between San Fernando Road and 4th Street. The staff recommendation was to deny the request for vacation to allow for the possibility of developing a one-way couplet between San Fernando Road and Railroad Avenue a some time in the future. Addressing the Council in favor of the vacation were: Keith Uselding, 24303 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, 91321; Virgil Saunders, 24267 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, 91321; Sandra Forbes, no address given; Don Hale, 24303 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, 91321; Don F. Guglielmino, 24322 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, 91321; Addressing the Council in favor of the staff recommendation was: Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia. The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding the right-of-way, aesthetics of downtown Newhall, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to adopt the staff recommendation to retain the existing road easement along Railroad Avenue and that the request for vacation be denied. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer Noes: McKeon Motion carried. Mayor Boyer entered the meeting at 7:20 p.m. ITEM 3 PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING THE Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey SANTA CLARITA stated that all notices required by law have been provided, MUNICIPAL CODE AT therefore, the public hearing was in order. TITLE 22, RELATING TO THE FIRE CODE Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reported that this item ORDINANCE NO. 90-39 amending Title No. 22 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code relating to the Fire Code was introduced at the City Council meeting of December 11, 1990 and is now ready for public testimony and second reading of Ordinance No. 90-39. Following discussion regarding the changes to the Fire Code, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt Ordinance 90-39. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Ordinance No. 90-39 adopted. ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey ORDINANCE OF THE stated that all notices required by law have been provided, CITY OF SANTA therefore, the public hearing was in order. CLARITA GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO The existing Franchise Ordinance between the Valencia Water Company VALENCIA WATER CO. and the City of Santa Clarita is up for renewal. Upon ORDINANCE NO. 91-5 incorporation the City adopted by reference all existing County franchise ordinances of corporations offering utility services within the City boundaries. It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Darcy to continue this public hearing to the February 12, 1991 Council Meeting. Hearing no objections, -it was so ordered. RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 7:56 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:07 p.m. k1b0i4wi PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey ZONE CHANGE 90-004 stated that all notices required by law have been provided, FROM A-2-1 to therefore, the public hearing was in order. RPD -5,000-3.5U ORDINANCE NO. 91-4 Principal Planner, Rich Henderson exhibited a slide presentation and reported that the applicant, Monteverde Development, Mr. Jay Rodgers Principal, is requesting a zone change from the existing zoning of A-2-1 to RPD -5,000-3.5U. The property is located on the western side of Oak Springs Canyon Rd., 1,000 feet north of Soledad Canyon Rd. Addressing the Council in favor of this item was: James C. Rodgers, 28048 Bouquet Cyn. Rd. Ste. 2, Saugus, 91350. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding the reimbursement agreement, road improvements, traffic studies, setting a limit to the negative declaration, and being more specific in the negative declaration process, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve the negative declaration, zone change 90-004, and pass Ordinance No. 91-4 to a second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer Noes: Klajic Motion carried and Ordinance 91-4 passed to second reading. ITEM 6 PUBLIC HEARING PREZONE 90-010 AND Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey ANNEXATION & stated that all notices required by law have been provided, DEVELOPMENT AGREE- therefore, the public hearing was in order. MENT 90-02 City Manager, George Caravalho reported that the applicant, CP Commercial Properties, is requesting a prezone to allow the annexation of this site located on the northern and southern sides of Via Princessa East of Sierra Highway and West of the Antelope Valley Freeway into the City of Santa Clarita. The prezone will change the existing Los Angeles County zoning of C-3 and GC to City of Santa Clarita Zoning C-3. Applicant is CP Shopping Center Properties, Mr. Jack Shine and the Price Club. There was a discussion regarding accepting other retail proposals and continuing this item to the January 29, 1991 Council Meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered ITEM 7 PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE 89-007 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey FROM C-3 TO CPD stated that all notices required by law have been provided, PROPERTY LOCATED AT therefore, the public hearing was in order. Principal Planner, THE S.EAST CORNER Rich Henderson exhibited a slide presentation and reported that the OF SIERRA HWY. & request included a change of zone from R-3 and C-3 to CPD zoning DOLAN WAY for the entire 0.96 acre site located at 18300 Sierra Hwy. Approval of the zone change will allow two commercial buildings totaling 12,220 square "feet to be constructed. Addressing the Council in opposition to the zone change were: Peter Dashnaw, 18124 W. Sundowner 11129, Santa Clarita; and Daniel T. McGarrity, 27919 N. Sarabande Ln., Santa Clarita. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding the appearance of the shopping center, location safety element, and the homeowners and developers meeting to discuss various options, it was moved by Klajic and seconded by Darcy to continue the public hearing to the February 12t, 1991 Council Meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS PREZONE NO. 90-003 This item was on the agenda of the December 11, 1990 City Council ORDINANCE NO. 90-201 meeting as a public hearing to prezone 128 acres in the Sand Canyon .., area. At that meeting, Ordinance No. 90-201 was introduced and passed to second reading. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to adopt Ordinance No. 90-201, amending the official zoning map for Pre -zone 90-003. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Ordinance No. 90-201 adopted. ITEM 9 "^ UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 90-42 At its meeting of December 11, 1990, the Council discussed and RELATING TO PEDDLING introduced Ordinance No. 90-42 which regulates the location of ON HIGHWAYS AND catering trucks and other temporary roadside businesses in the City. LOCATION RESTRICTIONS ITEM 10 UNFINISHED BUSINESS NORTH SIDE OF SOLEDAD CYN. RD. BTW. RUETHER AND FURNIVALL ALLEY VACATION ITEM 11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR 1991 POLICY YEAR Addressing the Council in opposition to this ordinance were: Bruce Nahin, 21554 Golden Triangle Rd., Saugus, CA 91350; and Harold C. Mountain, 28676 Lakecrest Ave., Canyon Country, CA 91351. Following discussion, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to refer this item back to staff for clarification purposes. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Director of Building and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky reported that at the hearing of January 9, 1990, the City Council ordered staff to provide additional information regarding the request by Mr. David Blatt, Property Manager for the Soledad Plaza Development, to vacate the subject alley. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to direct staff to bring back a resolution of intention to vacate and set January 29, 1991 for a hearing on the vacation. The Mayor appointed Councilmembers Klajic and Heidt as a committee to go with staff to view the alley at Ruether and Furnivall. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: Heidt Motion carried. City Manager, George Caravalho reported that on December 11th, 1990, staff presented the Council with a recommendation as to types and levels of insurance coverages needed for the 1991 year. At that time, staff recommended and Council approved the transition from a claims made form of coverage to an occurrence form of coverage for our general liability and auto liability policies. The City must make provisions to cover events that may have already occurred, yet may be filed during the time period in which occurrence coverage is in effect. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to authorize the City Manager to purchase the additional coverage. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR ASSEMBLY BILL 939 Councilmember Heidt commented that she felt the final Solid Waste COMPLIANCE/ Management Plan for the City should have been undertaken as a joint ADDITIONAL STUDY venture with the county in order to share the cost. ^ AGREEMENT BY ECOSOURCE INTERNATIONAL ITEM 21 CONSENT CALENDAR SCV SENIOR CENTER'S There were some questions by Council concerning the cost of the REQUEST FOR paratransit agreement. PARATRANSIT RATE INCREASE ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR SENIOR CENTER SERVICES CONTRACT ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR CHANGE IN PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DATES RESOLUTION NO. 91-3 ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR GOLDEN VALLEY RD. & SOLEDAD CYN. RD. TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO L.A. COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT PARCEL MAP NO. 18174 PRIVATE DRAIN 2177 RESOLUTION NO. 91-4 ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR LYONS AVE. NORTH SIDE, ^ EAST OF I-5 PROJECT 89-13 - BID AWARD ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS IN SOLEDAD CYN. RD. FROM GOLDEN OAK RD. TO GOLDENROD WY. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR WEST OF VALLEY ST. & 690 FT. SOUTH OF 8TH ST. (VICINITY) - PARCEL MAP NO. 20318 APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION TO SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 26 ANNEXATION NO. 261 - RESOLUTION NO. 91-2 ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION TO SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 32 ANNEXATION NO. 201 - RESOLUTION NO. 91-1 ITEM 22 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 91-5 ?^ DEMAND WARRANT 124 It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to approve the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer r" Noes: None Consent Calendar approved. ITEM 23 NEW BUSINESS PURCHASE OF 13 Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that at the April GILLIG "SPIRIT" 17, 1990 meeting, the City Council adopted the first phase of the BUSES FOR LOCAL Transit Study and directed staff to proceed with the issuance of SERVICE RFP's for the operation and acquisition of buses with exhaust emission particulate traps. On August 28, 1990, the City Council passed to second reading, Ordinance No. 90-25 and determined that it is in the public interest and necessity to direct staff to work with the Foothill Transit Zone and negotiate a purchase price from the Gillig Corporation for 13 "Spirit" buses. ITEM 24 NEW BUSINESS FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM ITEM 25 NEW BUSINESS WHITES CYN. RD. PROJECT REVENUE SHORTFALL Following discussion regarding the bus design, grant funding, and a publicity campaign, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to direct staff to issue a purchase order to the Gillig Corporation for the purchase of 13 "Spirit" buses with the stipulation that red be incorporated into the design. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reported that fire safety is a major goal of the City of Santa Clarita. In the past year, a fire incident resulting from an improperly installed fireplace gas jet has prompted concerns about fireplace safety. Objectives for the program include educating the public about fire safety and ensuring that every home in Santa Clarita is secured with a smoke alarm. Following discussion, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to approve the proposed fire safety program and approve the transfer of $10,000 from contingency account 101-4101-290 to City Council Promotion and Publishing account 101-4000-232. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that in March of 1989, the City and the County agreed that the completion of Whites Canyon Road from Soledad Canyon Road to Sierra Highway was the number one priority road project within the City. The County had begun the project prior to incorporation and was the lead agency in processing the work to completion. The City agreed to allocate and provice funds as necessary from its own revenue producing program. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to authorize the expenditure of the funds of the combined Route 126/Bouquet Cyn. bridge and major thoroughfare construction fee district funds of $900,000 to project 25-96004-227, and to transfer $100,000 tq project 25,96004-227 from the Valencia bridge and thoroughfare revenues as a loan for the project and authorize the necessary advance to the county when appropriate to complete project. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 26 NEW BUSINESS MAGIC MTN. PKWY./ Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that at the meeting SAN FERNANDO RD. of December 11, 1990, staff presented a number of options to BRIDGE DESIGN provide some aesthetic qualities to the bridge on Magic Mountain Parkway across the south fork of the Santa Clara River and on San Fernando Road across Placerita Creek. Council directed staff to bring back specific recommendations and cost estimates. Director of Building and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky exhibited a slide presentation. Following discussion regarding aesthetic improvements and costs, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to authorize the improvements with direction to staff to follow up on the City Manager's suggestion regarding exterior treatment. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer Noes: Klajic Motion carried. PUBLIC STATEMENT (Staff) City Manager, George Caravalho discussed the the use of a facilitator at the next Council retreat set for February 9, 1991. PUBLIC STATEMENT (Council) Councilmember Heidt commented on sewer connections, the possibility of water rationing in Santa Clarita, clarification of the water situation in the City and the adoption of a water conservation resolution, asking the local water agency for a report on February 12, 1991 on the status of the local water situation, and looking into the possibility of having a float in the next Rose Parade. Councilmember McKeon discussed the Council's response to any incoming correspondence directed to the entire Council. Councilmember Darcy commented on the possibility of having a sister city in Japan. CLOSED SESSION At 10:40 p.m. the Council adjourned to a closed session for the purpose of .discussing a matter of potential litigation under the provisions of Section 54956.9 subdivision C. Carl Boyer, Mayor ATT onna Grindey, C ty Clerk