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ANNOUNCEMENT
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
FLAG SALUTE
NINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
January 29, 1991
Donna Grindey, City Clerk announced that 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.
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.
Reverend Robert Bingham, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of
Newhall led the invocation.
Boy Scouts Troop 609 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; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Director of
Community Development, Lynn Harris; Director of Parks and
Recreation, Jeff Kolin; Director of Public Works, John Medina; City
Clerk, Donna Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to discuss Items #17
and Item No. 14 on the consent calendar, and add Item No. 25
pertaining to the 1990 census, 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 Klajic to approve the agenda
as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve the minutes
of January 8, 1991.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PRESENTATION The Mayor awarded Paul Walberg with a plaque commending him for his
outstanding slide presentation highlighting the first three years
of the City of Santa Clarita's history, and to Clinton Ternstrom
commending him for his service on the L.A. County Regional Planning
Commission.
ITEM 1
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PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
MANUFACTURED HOME
stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
RENT STABILIZATION
therefore, the public hearing was in order.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-7
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Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that
Ordinance No. 90-38, Manufactured Home Rent Stabilization, was
adopted on November 27, 1990. According to Section 8.57.050 of the
ordinance, the manufactured park owners required to complete the
registration process are to submit necessary rental information to
the City Clerk within 60 days of the effective date of the
ordinance and to pay a fee in order to defray costs associated with
the administration of the ordinance.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item was Asa L. Shaw,
2483 San Fernando Rd., Newhall.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Heidt to adopt Resolution
No. 91-7 which sets the registration fee at $12.00 with a 102
penalty for each month overdue.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-7 adopted.
ITEM 2
PUBLIC HEARING
!-- PREZONE 90-010
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
& ANNEXATION &
stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
DEVELOPMENT
therefore, the public hearing was in order.
AGREEMENT 90-02
LOCATED AT THE
Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp requested that this item be
NORTHERN & SOUTHERN
continued to February 12, 1991 Council Meeting to allow time to
SIDES OF VIA
acquire the necessary signatures for the agreement.
PRINCESSA EAST OF
SIERRA HWY. & WEST
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item was Jack Ancona,
OF THE ANTELOPE
29552 Abelia.
VALLEY FRWY.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKeon to continue this item
to the February 12, 1991 Council meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 3
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ZONE CHANGE 90-004 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that this
FROM A-2-1 to item was on the January 8, 1991, agenda as a public hearing to
RPD -5,000-3.5U allow for a zone change of the existing zoning of A-2-1 to
ORDINANCE NO. 91-4 RPD -5,000-3.5U, located on the western side of Oak Spring Rd., 1000
ft. north of Soledad Cyn.
�— It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-4.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Klajic
Ordinance 91-4 adopted.
ITEM 4
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMMUTER RAIL Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that staff has
STATION SITE submitted to Council a brief analysis of potential rail station
sites, recommending Bermite as the primary site. Since that time,
LACTC rejected Bermite due to rail development and right-of-way
cost consideration. Staff continued site investigation and have
determined that the Glazer property is best suited to be the City's
first commuter rail station.
Addressing the Council on this item were Maurice Ungar, P.O. Box
1750, Canyon Country; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore, Santa
Clarita, 91351; Bob Lathrop, 25155 Highspring, Newhall, 91321;
Warren K. Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Newhall, CA 91321; Vera
Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Newhall, 91321; Stephen
Schafhausen, 21911 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall, 91321.
Following discussion regarding the floodplain, the proximity to
residential housing, use of property at Thatcher Glass, road
improvements on San Fernando Road, it was moved by Heidt and
seconded by McKeon to continue this item to the February 12, 1991
Council Meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 5
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ALLEY N. OF SOLEDAD Director of Building and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky
CYN. RD. AT RUETHER reported that at the hearing of September 8, 1988, the City Council
AVE. PROPOSED denied the proposed alley vacation and directed staff to check with
VACATION the Public Works Department for further input and to open up the
RESOLUTION NO. 91-22 alley to thru traffic. He stated that staff has now made numerous
contacts with the City Attorney and with some of the parties
involved to try to find possible alternatives.
Following discussion, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic
to adopt Resolution No. 91-22 declaring the City's intention to
vacate the alley North of Soledad Cyn. Rd. at Ruether Avenue and
setting March 13, 1991 as the hearing date on this matter.
on roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-22 adopted.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
ROUTE 126 It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to instruct staff to
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT gather data and public input on the economic aspects of
STUDY SCOPING roadbuilding.
HEARINGS
On vote:
All said yes
ITEM= 17
DEMAND WARRANT Item 190387 was deleted from the record.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to approve the consent
calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Abstain: McKeon on item 16
Motion carried.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
VALENCIA BLVD. & MCBEAN PKWY. (VICINITY)
TOWN CENTER MALL -PARCEL MAP NO. 22206
APPROVAL OF THE MAP & ACCEPTANCE OF THE
OFFERS OF DEDICATION
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
WHITES CYN. RD. & BOUQUET CYN. RD.
(PROJECT (90-4) CURB, GUTTER, & SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS - BID AWARD
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
AVE. STANFORD AT AVENUE SCOTT:
SECO CYN. RD. AT GUADILAMAR DR:
& SOLEDAD CYN. RD. AT SAND CYN. RD.
(PROJECT 90-2) TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS
AND MODIFICATIONS - BID AWARD
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
WINTERDALE DRIVE ET AL
PROJECT 90-01 AWARD OF BID
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
CONSENT AND JURISDICTION
RESOLUTION NO. 91-9 & RESOLUTION N0. 91-10
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
SOUTH SIDE OF ANZA DR.
APPROXIMATELY 600 FT. WEST OF AVENUE HOPKINS
(VICINITY OF) PARCEL MAP NO. 21761 APPROVAL
OF THE MAP & ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
DECORO DRIVE 89-9 (PHASE 1)
VISTA DELGADO DRIVE TO SECO CYN. RD.
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
GROVEPARK DRIVE & OPEN CREST DR.
& PAMPLICO DR.
AUTHORIZATION TO INSTALL STOP SIGNS
RESOLUTION NO. 91-20
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
PURCHASE A 4 -WHEEL DRIVE
SKIP LOADER TRACTOR
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
DEMAND WARRANT #1
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
ITEM 18
NEW BUSINESS
COUNTY PROJECT REVIEW:
WESTRIDGE (VALENCIA Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that the
CO., TTM 45433, project referenced above is a proposal to the County of Los Angeles
PROJECT 87-222) by the Valencia Company to develop an approximately 798 -acre
RESOLUTION NO. 91-19 property, west of I-5, North of McBean Pkwy, and adjacent to the
Western boundary of the City of Santa Clarita. The proposed
extension of Valencia Blvd. intersects the northerly third of the
property, and a proposed segment of the Old Road traverses the
Eastern segment of the property from North to South.
ITEM 24
NEW BUSINESS
REFUSE/RECYCLING
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Addressing the Council on this item were: Dorothy Riley, 21224
Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall, 91321; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore
Ave., Canyon Country; Warren Johnson, no address given; Bob
Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall, 91321; Mark Hammons
representing Newhall Land & Farm, 23823 Valencia Blvd., Valencia,
91355.
Following discussion, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy
to adopt Resolution 91-19, for transmittal to Los Angeles County.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
Director of Public Works, John Medina reported to Council on the
proposed refuse/recycling franchise agreement between the City and
Atlas Disposal Company, Blue Barrel Disposal Company and Santa
Clarita Disposal Company and recommend its approval. This subject
has been discussed at two previous Council meetings and a summary
of these issues was presented.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Lee Schramling, 19851 W.
Sandpiper Dr., Santa Clarita, 91321; Ken Johnson, 23424 Happy
Valley Dr.; Philip C. Ellis Jr., 25792 Alta Dr., Valencia, 91355;
Tom Bullard, 189814 Claycrest Dr., Canyon Country; Gary Hebdon,
23023 16th St., Newhall, 91321;Dorothy Hebdon, 23023 16th St.,
Newhall, 91321; Nelly Clark, 27509 N. Betnina; Wayne Arnett, 27808
Parkvale Dr., Saugus, 91350.
Following discussion, it was moved by Klajic and seconded by McKeon
to direct staff to prepare a resolution granting the execution of
the agreement, for adoption at the next Council Meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
NEW BUSINESS
BRIDGE & Director of Building and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky
THOROUGHFARE reported that staff has been pursuing the finalization of revised
CONSTRUCTION FEE District reports for the existing B&T Construction Fee Districts
DISTRICTS BOUQUET which will place all City areas within one of the Districts.
CYN, ROUTE 136, VIA
PRINCESSA & VALENCIA Addressing the Council on this matter was Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351.
Following discussion, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy
to direct staff to return with more information from the City
Attorney in two months.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 20 City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law
NEW BUSINESS have been provided, therefore, the hearing was in order.
SAN FERNANDO RD. Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that in order to
CONDEMNATION HEARING continue on an accelerated schedule, which requires the plans be
RESOLUTION NOS. approved and ready for bid by April 1, 1991, it is necessary that
91-8, 91-11 through we ensure CalTrans that right-of-way is available for the widening
91-16 of San Fernando Road.
Following discussion, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy
to adopt Resolution No. 91-8.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-8 adopted.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to adopt Resolution
Nos. 91-11, 91-12, 91-13, 91-14, 91-15, and 91-16.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution Nos. 91-11, 91-12, 91-13, 91-14, 91-15, and 91-16
adopted.
ITEM 21
NEW BUSINESS
DRAFT ORDINANCE Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that on
REGULATING September 25, 1990, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 90-24
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE which prohibited commercial vehicles from parking in residential
PARKING ORDINANCE zones, on private property and on public streets, with certain
NO. 91-6 exceptions. Subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance, the
(AMENDING ORDINANCE Sheriff's Department determined it could not enforce this ordinance
NO. 90-24) unless this clarifying phrase is added: the phrase describes
"residential zone" as stated in the ordinance "as defined in the
City of Santa Clarita Zoning Code."
Following discussion regarding the explanation of residential
zones, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive
further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 91-6.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-6 passed to second reading.
ITEM 22
NEW BUSINESS
LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL Mayor Boyer explained that Resolution No. 90-171, adopted by
Council on September 25, 1990, petitions the California Contract
Cities Association to request that the California Legislature pass
enabling legislation allowing a majority of cities within the
county, through joint resolution, the option to place charter
amendments on the ballot to enhance representation throughout the
County of Los Angeles. February 1st is the deadline for members of
the California Legislature to submit new proposals to the
Legislative Counsel for drafting in appropriate bill form.
Staff was directed to draft a letter to the League of California
Cities.
ITEM 23
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE OF THE In 1988 the new County curfew ordinance was adopted by the Board of
CITY OF SANTA Supervisors. The Sheriff's Department personnel expressed a desire
CLARITA -CURFEW for Council to review the need for a curfew ordinance.
FOR MINORS
Following discussion regarding the fact that no one, represented the
students point of view, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt
to refer this item to the Student Council to provide Council with
their input and to place this as the first item on the March 13,
1991 Council Meeting, which is also Youth Day.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 25
NEW BUSINESS
CENSUS It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to send a letter
challenging the Census Bureau's official count and direct staff to
contact the State representatives with regard to the 1990 census.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PUBLIC STATEMENT Mildred Jenkins, 25107 Everett Dr., Newhall, 91321 - commented on
bridge and thoroughfare district fee increases on her property;
Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351 -
commented on the flag display for the servicemen and women serving
in the Persian Gulf; Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Cyn. Rd.,
Newhall, 91321 - commented on the public information on the oak
trees in this valley.
PUBLIC STATEMENT
r�-• (Staff) City Manager, George Caravalho commented on the need for additional
meeting space in the City Hall building.
PUBLIC STATEMENT
(Council) A Council Team Building Session is scheduled for February 9, 1991.
Councilmember Darcy asked for questions for the Supervisor
Antonovich breakfast on February 11, 1991.
Councilmember Heidt commented on the need for a water conservation
ordinance and the need for a contingency water plan.
CLOSED SESSION At 11:02 p.m. it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to
adjourn the Council Meeting in memory of Curtis Darcy and James
Hove.
Carl Boyer, Mayor