HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-13 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
March 13, 1991
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 6:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa
Clarita, Ca.
City Clerk, Donna Grindey 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.
INVOCATION Bill Kidd sang "God Bless the U.S.A."
FLAG SALUTE Jerod Salvo, Student Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: City Manager,
Goerge Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; Assistant
City Attorney, Tim McOsker; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca;
Director of Community Development, Lynn Barris; Director of Parks
and Recreation, Jeff Kolin; Director of Public Works, John Medina;
City Clerk, Donna Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to discuss items
number 10 and 21 on the consent calendar.
011 roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to approve the minutes
of February 26, 1991.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PROCLAMATION Mayor Boyer presented Earth Day volunteer, Pat Salitore with a
proclamation proclaiming April as "Earth Month" and April 22, 1991
as "Earth Day" in the City of Santa Clarita.
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT Mayor Boyer introduced the High School students participating in
"Youth in Government Day" and presented them with a proclamation
honoring "Youth in Government Day."
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YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
ITEM 1
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
ITEM 2
CURFEW ORDINANCE
ITEM 1
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO.
CURFEW
Student City Manager, Ye Won Min and Student Principal Planner,
Julie Stuart reported on a proposal submitted by Student Director
of Community Development, Stephanie Storey to employ a new tax on
housing developers which would go towards the building,
improvement, and maintenance of residential and main transit
roads -including the installation of needed street lights and stop
signs. A portion of the fees paid by the developer would help to
pay for the installation of paseos throughout the City. Student
Finance Director, Shawna Parks reported on the Financial
implications of the proposal. Student Assistant Fire Chief,
Heather Stewart reported on the impact on local fire protection in
relation to future growth. Student Public Works Director, Julia
Helm provided additional information.
It was moved and seconded to approve the recommendation to propose
a tax on housing developers per square foot.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Flores, Soisuvarn, Salvo
Noes: Draganov, Orth
Motion carried.
Student Mayor, Jared Salvo introduced Student City Manager, Ye Won
Min who reported that the City of Santa Clarita is proposing a
10:00 p.m. curfew for minors. The recommendation is to pass the
ordinance amending the curfew from 10:00 p.m. to sunrise to 11:00
p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The first violation will result in a warning
with parental notification. The second and third offense would
result in a progressive fine. The fourth offense would result in a
fine not to exceed $500 and/or the proposed jail term. The revenue
from the fines is to be used by the Department of Parks and
Recreation for teen activities.
It was moved and seconded to adopt Ordinance 91-7 with the stated
revisions.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Draganov, Flores, Orth, Soisuvarn, Salvo
Noes: None
Motion carried.
91-7 Captain Bob Spierer of the Sheriff's Department reported that in a
recent meeting with members of the City Council and the City
Manager, the Sheriff's Department personnel expressed a desire for
Council to review the need for a curfew ordinance. The department
cited numerous complaints from residents and businesses of fights,
gang problems, caused by groups of teens as an item of extreme
concern.
Addressing the Council regarding this item were Julie Stuart, 24841
A Apple St., Newhall, 91321; Julia Heather Helm, 26529 N. Kandi
Ct., Santa Clarita, 91321; Kyle Draganov, 21942 Peppercorn Dr.,
Saugus, 91350; Michael Kotch, 28701 W. Sloan, Castaic, 91384;
Heather Stewart, 27640 Sequoia Glen Dr., Valencia, 91354; Michael
Danci, 23515 Lyons Ave. #169, Valencia, 91355.
Following discussion regarding rewarding teenagers for good
behavior, enforcement of the ordinance, and accountability of the
Sheriff's Department, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic
to pass Ordinance No. 91-7 to a second reading and direct the
Sheriff's department to meet with the youth council in 90 days to
review the effectiveness of the ordinance and report the results
back to Council.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried; ordinance passed to second reading.
ITEM 2
PUBLIC HEARING
WATER CONSERVATION Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk Donna Grindey
ORDINANCE NO. 91-16 stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
therefore, the public hearing was in order. City Engineer, Jim Van
Winkle outlined the provisions of the ordinance which establishes a
water conservation program restricting the use of water to achieve
a 25Z overall reduction in the consumption of water in the City.
Bob Di Primio, President Castaic Lake Water Agency Board expressed
his agencies support of the water conservation ordinance. Richard
Slade, water specialist, provided Council with additional
information on water conservation.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Jeff Watterson,
23928 Whitfield, Valencia, 91355; Jeff Brown, P.O. Box 1367 Canyon
Country, 91351; Michael Funk, 28708 Kathleen Ave., Saugus, 91355;
Wayne Crawford, 26252 Ravenhill Rd., Santa Clarita, 91350; Bob
Dean, 25510 Norfolk Place, Santa Clarita; Tony Maric, 28010 Eagle
Peak, Canyon Country, 91351; Roy Center, 18191 Sundowner Way 1802,
Canyon Country, 91351; Richard Angelo, 24632 Furnival, Canyon
Country, 91351; Eric Odom, 25570 Rye Cyn. Rd., Valencia, 91355;
Gary Choppe, President S.C.V. Chamber of Commerce, 23920 Valencia
Blvd., Valencia, 91355; J.S. Wither, 27264 Seco Canyon, Saugus,
91350; Richard Hill, 33360 Haskel Vista, Newhall; Albert Vita,
27590 Ruby Ln., Castaic, 91384; Charles Lyles, 4649 Brisa Dr.
Palmdale; Gary Cusumano, 23823 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia, 91355.
Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item were:
Allan E. Seward, 24572 Peachland Ave., Newhall, 91321; and Stan
Fargeon, 18988 Soledad Cyn. Rd., Santa Clarita; Michael Kotch,
28701 W. Sloan Cyn. Rd., Castaic, 91384.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were: Bruce K.
Bell, 15635 Rosehaven Lane, Canyon Country, 91351; Hollis Clanton,
22025 Parvin Dr., Santa Clarita; Ron Feinstein, 26027 Huntington
Ln. Unit C, Valencia, 91355; Ron Druschen, 22228 Oxford Ln., Santa
Clarita, 91350; Larry Rasmussen, 24536 Treasure Vista Ln., Newhall,
91321.
Addressing the Council in rebuttal to this item were: Bill
Manetta, President Santa Clarita Water Co., 25132 Karie Lane, Santa
Clarita, 91380; and Pete Stevens, 21864 Parvin Dr., Santa Clarita.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding deleting the grading permit clause,
completing the general plan, and formation of the drought
committee, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-16 as amended deleting
Section 8a and adding Section 5.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Klajic - does not reflect the reading of the ordinance.
Ordinance No. 91-16 adopted as amended.
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvene the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351; and Jack
Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351.
ITEM 3
PUBLIC HEARING
PREZONE NO. 90-04 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
ORDINANCE NO. 91-15 stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
therefore, the public hearing was in order. Associate Planner, Don
Williams reported that Prezone No. 90-4 is a request to prezone
approximately 99.39 acres of uninhabited land generally located
southeast of the existing City limits, south of Iron Canyon Road
and east of the eastern terminus of Warmsprings Drive. The project
site consists of two parcels under multiple ownership. There are
no known persons or organizations opposed to his proposal.
Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item was
Carl Seel, 24315 Walnut St., Santa Clarita, 91321.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding the location of the annexation it
was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to certify the Negative
Declaration, approve Prezone No. 90-04, introduce Ordinance No.
91-15, waive further reading and pass to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Notre
Ordinance No. 91-15 passed to second reading.
ITEM 4
PUBLIC HEARING
PREZONE NO. 90-13 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
ORDINANCE NO. 91-8 stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
therefore, the public hearing was in order. Associate Planner, Don
Williams reported that Prezone No. 90-13 is a request to prezone
approximately 75.5 acres located in the community of Saugus north
of Copperhill Drive and Benz Road from County of Los Angeles A-1-1
DP to City A-1-1 DP for the purpose of annexation to the City of
Santa Clarita.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Steve Hunter ESCO
Monteverde Development, 6017 Bristol Pkwy., Culver City 90230.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to approve Prezone No.
90-013, introduce Ordinance 91-8, waive further reading, pass to
second reading and certify the attached Negative Declaration.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance 91-8 passed to second reading.
ITEM 5
PUBLIC HEARING
PREZONE NO. 90-11 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
ORDINANCE NO. 90-11 stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
therefore, the public hearing was in order. Associate Planner, Don
Williams reported that this is a request to prezone approximately
18.9 acres located in the community of Canyon Country, south of
Sierra Highway, Vista Del Canon, and Via Princessa from Copunty of
Los Angeles RPD -5000-19.8U to City RPD -5000-19.8U for the purpose
of annexation to the City of Santa Clarita.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve Prezone NO.
90-011, introduce Ordinance No. 91-2, waive further reading, pass
to second reading and certify the Negative Declaration.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-2 passed to second reading.
ITEM 6
PUBLIC HEARING
ALLEY NORTH OF
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
SOLEDAD CYN. RD. AT
stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
RUETHER AVE.
therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Building
PROPOSED VACATION
and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky reported that at the hearing
RESOLUTION NO. 91-44
of September 8, 1988, the City Council denied the proposed alley
vacation and directed staff to check with the Public Works
Department for further input and to open the alley up to thru
traffic. Following discussions with the property owners, staff
presented additional information to Council on January 8, 1990.
Staff has now made numerous contacts with the City Attorney and
with some of the parties involved to try to find possible
alternatives.
Addressing the Council in favor of the alley vacation was Roy S.
Glickman, 15060 Ventura 1490, Sherman Oaks, 91403; John Beachnau,
20655 Soledad Canyon Rd. Ste. 6, Canyon Country 91351; Daryl
Schaafer, 27071-2 Crossglade Ave.; Dave Guenther, 20655 Soledad
Cyn. Rd., Santa Clarita, 91351; David Blatt, 16161, Ventura Blvd.,
Encino; Carlos Ibarrola, 25946 McBean Pkwy., Santa Clarita;
Porfirio Campos Jr., 20655 Soledad Cyn. Rd., Santa Clarita; Ben
Hebert, 26532 Bouquet Cyn. Rd., Saugus, CA 91351; Ivan Cohen, 25050
Kearning Ave., Valencia, 91355; Jack Ancona 29552 Abelia, Canyon
Country, 91351.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Following a report by Councilmembers Heidt and Klajic, it was moved
by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve Resolution 91-44
vacating the alley north of Soledad Canyon Rd. at Ruether Avenue.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Abstain: Heidt
Resolution 91-44 adopted.
ITEM 7
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OUTLINE MUNICIPAL This ordinance amends Section 1.01.004 of Title 1 of the Santa
CODE - ORDINANCE Clarita Municipal Code relating to the outline of the Code. It was
NO. 91-14 introduced at the meeting of February 26, 1991 and is now ready for
adoption.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-14.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-14 adopted.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
SOUTHEAST OF VIA MARCIA TERMINUS
(VICINITY) PARCEL MAP NO. 21684 -
APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
OFFERS OF DEDICATION
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNEXATION NO. 1990-04, RESOLUTION
OF APPLICATION - RESOLUTION NO. 91-37
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
SIERRA GHIGHWAY AT
RAINBOW GLEN DRIVE - PROJECT 89-18
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Councilmember Darcy
project.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
WHITES CYN. RD. PHASE III
FUNDING SHORTFALL
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
CALGROVE BLVD.
VALENCIA BLVD. ET AL PROJECT NO. 90-11
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
REPORT ON CAPITAL FACILITY FEE ACCOUNTS
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SERVICE CENTER
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
REFUSE DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS,
DISABLED AND LOW INCOME PERSONS
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
ESTABLISHMENT OF MANUFACTURED HOME
RENTAL ADJUSTMENT PANEL MEETING DATE
AND TIME - RESOLUTION NO. 91-40
questioned the state's contribution to this
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ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
GENERAL PLAN TRAFFIC MODELING
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
ROTUNDA DRIVE ET AL
(PROJECT NO. 90-7)
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
CALIFORNIA SENATE ELECTIONS
AND REAPPORTIONMENT COMMITTEE HEARING
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
LEGISLATION
ITEM 21
VAN POOL DEMONSTRATION
PROJECT Continued to the 3/26/91 Council meeting.
ITEM 22
CONSENT CALENDAR
DEMAND WARRANT 14 '
ITEM 23
NEW BUSINESS
SAN FERNANDO RD/
MAGIC MTN. PKWY.
CONDEMNATION
HEARING RESOLUTION
NO. 91-41
ITEM 24
NEW BUSINESS
ANNUAL ELECTION
MEETING OF
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT
CITIES
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to approve the
consent calendar with the exception of Item 121 which has been
continued to the 3/26/91 Council Meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
Director of Building and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky
reported that the City has been endeavoring, since incorporation,
to widen San Fernando Road and Magic Mountain parkway from Valencia
Blvd. to Lyons Ave. Since this is a State Hwy., Caltrans has
funded some of the work but cannot finance the entire project.
Following discussion regarding areas of widening, it was moved by
Darcy and seconded by McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 91-41 and
direct the City Attorney to file the necessary condemnation actions.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-41 adopted.
A letter from the California Contract Cities was received
requesting each member of the Ctiy to select a delegate or
alternate to cast the City's vote for the state of officers
presented.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to elect Mayor Carl
Boyer as the delegate and any other attending Councilperson as the
alternate.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 25
NEW BUSINESS
AB 939 DEADLINE
ITEM 26
NEW BUSINESS
SAND CANYON AREA
DRAINAGE STUDY
Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that the Integrated
Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939) requires every City and
County in the State of California prepare a Plan to divert 25Z of
all solid waste from landfills by the year 1995 and 502 by the year
2000. AB 939 also requires that each City prepare a Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (BARE) and Household Hazardous
Waste Element (HHVE) for submittal to the County by July 1, 1991.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to
submit the Final Draft SRRE and HHWE Element to the County on March
22, 1991, and set June 11, 1991 as the date for a Public Hearing
date for the adoption of the Elements.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Director of Building and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky
reported that the Council has reviewed during recent Study Sessions
our current design treatment of floodplains as well as a river
study for flood control and recreational uses for the Santa Clara
and South Fork of the Santa Clara River. In addition, a recent
proposal for a building permit in Sand Canyon has pointed out that
the current design treatment allowing buildings within the
floodplain should be reconsidered.
Addressing the Council in reference to this item were Thomas
Rogers, 15531 Iron Canyon Rd. Canyon Country, 91351, Don Hale,
�. 26017 Huntington Ln., Valencia, 91355; Steve T. Toyama, 21943
Marijoram Ln., Saugus, 91350.
Following discussion regarding staff evaluation and flood control,
it was decided to direct staff to meet with the homeowners to
evaluate the situation and return to Council with the results.
ITEM 27
NEW BUSINESS
SANTA CLARA RIVER Director of Parks & Recreation, Jeff Kolin reported that the Santa
RECREATION & WATER Clara River Recreation and Water Features Study represents a
FEATURES STUDY six-month long effort of a 26 member task force, a
multi -disciplinary consultant team, extensive citizen involvement,
public input, and City staff work to produce a vision or conceptual
plan for the Santa Clara River. The study will serve as a guide
for the community, staff, and developers in the future.
Following discussion regarding developments in other cities, it was
moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to continue this item to the
March 26, 1991 Council Meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:45 p.m. it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to
*� adjourn the Council Meeting to Tuesday, March 26, 1991.
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Carl Boyer, Mayor
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CITY CLERK