HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-12 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
February 12, 1991
INVOCATION Councilmember Boyer began the Council Meeting 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 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, Finance Director, Andrea Daroca, Director of
Community Development, Lynn Harris, Director of Parks and
Recreation, Jeff Kolin, Director of Public Works, John Medina,
Deputy City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis.
FLAG SALUTE Councilmember McKeon led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
.-- APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve 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 January 29, 1991 as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Boyer presented certificates to the Hart High School Cross
Country Team members and coaches for their outstanding athletic
achievment, and to the Pride Committee members for their efforts in
the removal of graffiti within the City.
ITEM 1
PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED FOR
The Mayor opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
PREZONE 90-010 &
Miller -Davis stated that all notices required by law have been
ANNEXATION & DEVELOP
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. City
MENT AGREEMENT 90-02
Manager, George Caravalho and Director of Community Development,
ORDINANCE NO. 91-3
Lynn Harris reported that the applicant is CP Shopping Center
Properties; Mr. Joel Shine and the Price Companies. This
item was first brought before the Council on January 8, 1991 and was
continued to this meeting to finalize the language of the
Annexation and Development Agreement and the traffic conditions for
property located on the northern and southern sides of Via
Princessa, east of Sierra Highway and west of the Antelope Valley
Freeway. The applicant is requesting a prezone to allow the
annexation of this site into the City of Santa Clarita. Stan
Greene, consultant on this project discussed the Annexation and
Development Agreement, and Ed Cline, City Traffic Engineer
discussed the various traffic conditions this project would affect.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Jeff Brown
representing the Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1367
Canyon Country, 91386; Lee Schramling, 19851 W. Sandpiper Place,
Santa Clarita; Jack Shine, 16830 Ventura Blvd., Encino; Stan Brown,
19322 Deere Avenue, Santa Ana; Thomas E. Vice, 18804-C W. Vista Del
Canon, Newhall, 91321.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were: Jack
Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Santa Clarita; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak
Crossing, Santa Clarita; Warren Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing, Santa
Clarita.
Giving the rebuttal was: Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233, Santa
Clarita.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding providing the city with adequate
revenue, the impact on traffic, the environment, and small
business, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve
the project, approve the Negative Declaration, approve Prezone
90-010 and Annexation and Development Agreement 90-02, introduce
Ordinance 91-3, waive further reading, and pass to the second
reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Heidt, Klajic
Motion carried.
ITEM 2
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE OF THE The Mayor opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
CITY OF SANTA Miller -Davis stated that all notices required by law have been
CLARITA GRANTING A provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
FRANCHISE TO
VALENCIA WATER CO. Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca reported that the County
ORDINANCE NO. 91-5 franchise ordinance for Valencia Water Company, adopted by the City
of Santa Clarita by reference, has expired. Valencia Water Company
has filed an application with the City of Santa Clarita requesting
that Council grant them a 10 year franchise with a renewal
provision for 15 additional years to continue their operations
within the City limits.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Dan Masnada
representing Valencia Water Company, 28769 Castaic Cyn. Rd.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were: Ed Dunn,
15414 Rhodendrun Dr., Canyon Country; Chip Meyer, 24556 Sagecrest
Circle, Newhall.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding the length of franchise, quality of
service, quality of water, and the groundwater management plan, it
was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to waive further reading
and introduce Ordinance 91-5 with the amendment that Valencia Water
Co. make all complaints, quality of delivery, and water test data
available as public information, in Sections 3 and 9 of the
Ordinance, and to pass to second reading.
Answering the Council's questions were Bob Sagehorn, Dick Hackney,
28769 Castaic Union Road, Castaic representing Valencia Water
Company, and Joe Dailey, 2783 Larkmain Dr., Santa Clarita.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-5 passed to second reading.
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
ITEM 3
PUBLIC HEARING
ZONE CHANGE 89-007 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
FROM C-3 AND R-3 Miller -Davis stated that all notices required by law have been
TO CPD provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
ORDINANCE NO. 91-1 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported on the
proposed zone change which would allow for two commercial buildings
totalling 7,395 square feet of floor area located at 18300 Sierra
Hwy., at the southeasterly corner of Dolan Way and Sierra Hwy. The
applicant is Mr. & Mrs. Cono Terranova. Construction was
previously approved by the Planning Commission on November 20,
1990, through Resolution P90-28, but is contingent upon approval of
the zone change by the City Council. The item was continued from
the January 8, 1991 meeting to allow neighboring homeowners and the
developers to meet and discuss potential options for the property.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to refer the zoning of
C-3 to CP to the Planning Commission for evaluation and
recommendations for the Council.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Angelina
Terranova, 27323 Banuelo, Saugus, 91350.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item was Peter
Dashnaw, 18124 W. Sundowner Wy., Canyon Country, 91351; Daniel T.
McGarrity, 27919 N. Sarabande Ln., Santa Clarita; Rev. Richard
Allen, 19828 Collins Rd., Canyon Country, 91351.
Addressing the Council with a neutral position was Joe Russo. 18316,
Soledad Cyn., Santa Clarita.
Responding to comments and questions was Ed Cline, City Traffic
Engineer.
Addressing the Council with a rebuttal on this issue was Connie
Clift representing R&R Gables, 24002 Lyons Ave. Newhall, 91321.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding traffic conditions and improvemenps
on Sierra Highway jyt was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to
waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 91-1 and pass to
second reading.
ITEM 4
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNEXATION NO.
1988-02 RESOLUTION
MAKING FINDINGS
ON WRITTEN PROTEST
& APPROVING AND
ORDERING ANNEXATION
1988-02 RESOLUTION
NO. 91-24
ITEM 5
PUBLIC HEARING
PREZONE NO. 88-002
ORDINANCE NO. 91-9
ITEM 6
^" UNFINISHED BUSINESS
WATER CONSERVATION
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Heidt
Motion carried.
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
Miller -Davis stated that all notices required by law have been
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
Associate Planner, Don Williams reported that Annexation No.
1988-02 is a proposal to annex approximately 202.3 acres of
uninhabited land to the City of Santa Clarita for the proposed
development of 299 single-family residential units. The site is
located in the Sand Canyon area, generally south of the Santa
Clarita River and east of Oak Springs Canyon Road. The applicant
is American Beauty Homes, Inc.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution
No. 91-24 making findings regarding written protest.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-24 adopted.
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
Miller -Davis stated that all notices required by law have been
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
Associate Planner, Don Williams reported that the site is generally
located in east Canyon Country, northerly of Soledad Canyon Road
and east of the northerly extension of Oak Springs Canyon Road, in
the area comprised of the Pinetree, Timberlane, Le House, American
Beauty Meadows and American Beauty Gardens neighborhoods.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to waive further
reading, and introduce Ordinance No. 91-9 and pass to second
reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-9 passed to second reading.
Jim Van Winkle, City Engineer and Dan Masnada, Chairman of the
Upper Santa Clara Water Committee reported that the State
Department of Water Resources has notified the local water agencies
that their requested allocation of State Project water will be cut
by 50% next year. The local water purveyors provided a
presentation to the City Council addressing the affects of the
cutback. Bill Manetta, President of Santa Clarita Water Company
addressed planning, cooperation, and conservation activities
involving the local purveyors.
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Addressing the Council on this issue were: Robert J. Wintzinger,
25695 Whispering Trees Way, Valencia, 91355; Jock Hamilton, 32.48
Pacific Avenue, Piru, 93016; Scott Tycksen, 21864 Parvin Dr., Santa
Clarita; Sandra Manning, 18016 River Circle 13, Canyon Country; Bob
Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall, 91321; Karen Holder, 28149
Foxlane Dr., Canyon Country, Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr.,
Canyon Country, 91351; Skip Newhall, 25913 Carillo Dr., Valencia,
91355; Steve S. Stevens, 20823 Marshall Way, Santa Clarita, 91350.
Following discussion regarding the local water supply, Saugus
aquifer, and the effectiveness of the ordinance, it was moved �.y
McKeon and seconded by Darcy to refer the ordinance back to staf
for further information, to be put on agenda of 2-26.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 7
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ROUTE 126 On Wednesday, January 30th, Caltrans sponsored a series of
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT environmental impact study Scoping meetings for three proposed
STUDY SCOPING routes for State Route 126. Staff presented comments on behalf of
HEARINGS the City at the meeting which will be submitted to Caltrans for the
official record.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to approve the written
comments and direct staff to transmit them to Caltrans.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 11:25 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 11:30 p.m.
ITEM 8
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMMUTER RAIL City Manager, George Caravalho reported that on January 29th staff
STATION SITE submitted to Council a site location study recommending the Glazer
RESOLUTION NO. 91-21 property for the City's first Commuter Rail Station. A public
meeting will be held on February 11th to discuss the site
location. A report of this meeting will be available for Council
at the February 12th Council meeting.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Ellen Nixon, 23450 San
Fernando Rd., Newhall, 91321; Debra DiPrimio, 25172 Karie Ln.,
Santa Clarita; Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233, Newhall, 91322; Jerry,
Neuman with Gold, Marks, Ring, and Pepper, representing Bert Glazer
and Associates, 1800 Ave. of the Stars 1300, Los Angeles, 90024;
Maurice Ungar, P.O. Box 1755, Santa Clarita; Gary Hebdon, 2302
16th St., Newhall, 91321.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to refer this matter
to the Planning Commission for evaluation and recommendations fqr
the Council.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 9
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DRAFT ORDINANCE At its meeting of January 29, 1991, the City Council introduced
!^ REGULATING COMMERCIALOrdinance No. 91-6 which amends Ordinance No. 90-24, pertaining to
PARKING commercial vehicle parking restrictions.
ORDINANCE NO. 91-6
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-6.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance 91-6 adopted.
ITEM 10
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
STREET LIGHTING In October, Council reviewed a report which described a number of
special districts within the City including the lighting district
and directed staff to continue its research into street lighting
within the City. Staff was also directed to investigate the use of
solar powered lighting, particularly with emphasis on pilot program.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to
inform the lighting district and the Edison Co. to replace, when
necessary, all drop bowl fixtures with full cut-off fixtures in
residential areas.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 11
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
INFRASTRUCTURE
REIMBURSEMENT
Staff has been
pursuing a number of capital projects to expand and
improve our
infrastructure
system. Since traffic has been
identified as
the major issue
by the community, staff has focusA
on the roadway
portion of this
system.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to
provide an analysis of cost recovery potential for each capital
project included in the 5 -Year CIP.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 12
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ENACTING RESOLUTION
FOR SOLID WASTE Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that at the
FRANCHISE & SOLID January 29, 1991 Council Meeting the City Council reviewed and
WASTE ORDINANCE tentatively approved the residential solid waste franchise
RESOLUTION NOS. agreement between the City and the disposal companies commonly
91-27, 91-28, 91-29, known as Atlas, Blue Barrel, and Santa Clarita Disposal. The
ORDINANCE NOS. resolutions and ordinances are necessary to implement three
91-10, & 91-11 identical solid waste franchise agreements to the three
aforementioned disposal companies. The ordinances also amend the
Municipal Code at Chapter 15.44 regarding regulations governing
integrated waste management.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Chip Meyer, 24556
Sagecrest Circle, Newhall, 91321; Lee Schramling, 19851 W.
Sandpiper Dr., Santa Clarita. 91321;
Larry Spittler, 23812 Via Irana, Valencia, 91355; Tom Bullard,
18914 Claycrest Dr., Santa Clarita; Karen Molder, 28149 Foxlane
Dr., Canyon Country; Ron Rector, 28771 N. Magnolia Way, Saugus,
91350; Ken Johnson, 23424 Happy Valley Dr., Newhall, 91321; David
Beckhardt, 25509 Via Dona Christa, Valencia, 91355; Michael Zipp,
28003 W. Concord Ave., Castaic, 91384; John Simas, 21257 Altfena,
Saugus, 91350; Cam Noltemeyer, 23956 Ardenia Ct., Valencia, 91355;
Joe Daly, 27838 Lockmain Dr., Saugus, 91350; Mitch Rosenfeld, 18921
Claycrest Dr., Canyon Country, 91351.
Following discussion regarding the clarification of Ordinances,
initiating a licensing system, trash can sharing, it was moved by
McKeon and seconded by Klajic to adopt Resolution Nos. 91-27,
91-28, and 91-29.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Abstain: Heidt
Resolution Nos. 91-27, 91-28, 91-29 adopted.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-10, as an urgency ordinance.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Abstain: Heidt
Ordinance 91-10 adopted.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further
reading and introduce Ordinance No. 91-11.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Abstain: Heidt
Ordinance No. 91-11 passed to second reading.
ITEM 12a
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
APPEAL OF VARIANCE Carl Newton, City Attorney reported that this item is a draft
90-003 LOCATED AT resolution prepared for the final action regarding the request for
27227 SAND CYN. RD. appeal of variance 90-003, applicant Steve Toyama. The resolution
ADJACENT TO WARMUTH will be submitted under separate cover.
RD. RESOLUTION NO.
91-32 Addressing the Council on this item was Bruce Nahin, 9373 Yucca
Hills, Ague Dulce.
Following discussion regarding 6 month waiting period, it was moved
by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to adopt Resolution No. 91-32.
�. on roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-32 adopted.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES &
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE .CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FINAL STATEMENT, FISCAL YEAR 91-92
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE SOLEDAD CYN. RD.
MEDIANS AND PARKWAY LANDSCAPING FROM BOUQUET CYN.
RD. TO 6100 FEET EAST
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
NORTH CORNER OF AVENUE STANFORD AND RYE CYN. RD.
(VICINITY) TRACT MAP NO. 48403 APPROVAL OF THE MAP
AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
ALLOCATION & PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID TO
CITY'S FUND, RESOLUTION NO. 91-25
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
BOUQUET CYN. RD. FROM CENTURION WY.
TO URBANDALE AVENUE -PROJECT 89-5 BID AWARD
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-26
DEMAND WARRANT #2
ITEM 19 .
NEW BUSINESS
FUEL PRICE
ADJUSTMENT TO LOCAL
& COMMUTER TRANSIT
CONTRACTS
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It was moved by and seconded by McKeon to approve the consent
calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Consent calendar approved.
The current agreements for local and commuter transit services in
the Santa Clarita Valley are between the County and the bus
operators. In turn, the City has an agreement with the County to
provide approximately 90X of these contract administration services
for the portion of transit which operates within the City limits.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to approve the fuel
price adjustment amendments to modify County Cash Contract Nos.
2529 & 1611 for local and commuter transit services.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
NEW BUSINESS
GANG TASK FORCE
PUBLIC STATEMENT
(staff)
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Beidt and seconded by Klajic to continue Item 20 to
the February 26, 1991 Council Meeting.
Bearing no objections, it was so ordered.
City Manager, George Caravalho scheduled the Strategic Planning
Session for April 17, 27, and May 22.
At 1:35 a.m. 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.
At 2:10 a.m. the Mayor adjourned the Council meeting.
AV -1
Carl Boyer, Mayor
ATTEST
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o a M. Grindey, City Clerk