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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-04-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. April 23, 1991 Deputy City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis announced that anyone wishing to address an item should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the Deputy City Clerk before the item is discussed. Father Ed Renehan, of St. Claire Catholic Church led the invocation. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Boyer at 6:37 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 Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKeon to discuss items number 9,11,12,13 on the consent calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to approve the minutes of April 9, 1991 as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented a proclamation to Betty Castleberry proclaiming May as "Water Awareness Month". ITEM 1 PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE 90-007 The Mayor opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri FROM A-2-1 TO Miller -Davis reported that all notices required by law have been R-1-6000 OVER A provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of PORTION OF A 32 ACRE Community Development, Lynn Harris exhibited a slide presentation PARCEL LOCATED IN and reported that on March 5, 1991, the Planning Commission THE VIA PRINCESSA approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 49549, through adoption of AREA, APPROXIMATELY Resolution P91-01 and contingent upon City Council approval of Zone 1,000 FT. WEST OF Change 90-007. The project allows Newcomb Development to develop RAINBOW GLEN DR. 55 single-family residential lots, 3 open space lots, 1 public N. OF VIA PRINCESSA facility lot, and a remainder parcel over the 32 acre parcel. RD. ORD. NO. 91-17 City Council Minutes April 23, 1991 ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMM. DENIAL OF PROPOSED VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 46619 & ASSOC. PROPERTY LOCATED AT S. TERMINUS OF LA SALLE CYN. DR. ITEM 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMUTER RAIL STATION Addressing the Council in favor of this item was: 2800 Lafayette, Newport Beach. John Newcomb, Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were: Lee Schramling, -19851 W. Sandpiper Place, Santa Clarita, 91321; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Santa Clarita. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding the visibility of water tanks, drainage from the proposed "A" street, open space deed restrictions, water availability concerns, the impact on roads, and the distance from the proposed project to San Fernando Road, and following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 91-17, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 91-17. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, McKeon Noes: Heidt, Klajic, Boyer Motion denied. Mayor Boyer directed staff to return with answers to the Council's questions and return Ordinance No. 91-17 for reconsideration on May 14, 1991. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis reported that all notices required by law have not been provided. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to continue this item to the May 14th Council meeting in order to provide further notice of the public hearing. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that on February 26, 1991, the Council adopted Resolution No. 91-21, establishing the City's intention to construct a Commuter rail Station by applying for funding. Staff was directed to focus on the "Bermite Property: as the primary location, with the "Glazer Property" as an alternate; unless other alternate sites proved to be more advantageous. Addressing the Council on this issue were: Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351; Maurice Ungar, P.O. Box 1755, Canyon Country, 91351. Following discussion regarding acquisition of the "Bermite" property, alternate uses for the commuter train, and an environmental impact study, staff was directed to continue investigating alternate options while negotiating toward a final agreement with the Whittaker Corporation. City Council Minutes April 23, 1991 ITEM 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE TO City Attorney, Carl Newton reported that at its meeting of April 9, PROVIDE A UNIFORM April 9, 1991, Council conducted a public hearing and introduced 21 -DAY NOTICE PERIOD Ordinance No. 91-18 which supersedes and amends portions of Title FOR ALL PUBLIC 21 and 22 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code pertaining to notice HEARINGS ON LAND USE periods for public hearings for land use entitlements. ENTITLEMENTS ORDINANCE NO. 91-18 After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-18, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to waive further reading and adopt ordinance No. 91-18. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Noes: None Ordinance No. 91-18 Klajic, McKeon, Boyer adopted. ITEM 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE THAT City Attorney, Carl Newton reported that at its meeting of April 9, UNIFIES THE EFFECT. 1991, the Council conducted a public hearing and introduced DATES, APPEAL Ordinance No. 91-19 which supersedes and amends portions of Title PERIODS, & PROTEST 21 and 22 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code pertaining to appeal PERIODS OF DECISIONS periods, protest periods, and effective dates of decisions on land OF THE DIR. OF COMM. use entitlements. DEVELOPMENT & THE PLANNING COMM. After reading of the title of Ordinance No. 91-19, it was moved by ORDINANCE NO. 91-19 McKeon and seconded by Klajic to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-19. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Ordinance No. 91-19 adopted. ITEM 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AN ORD. THAT WILL City Attorney, Carl Newton reported that at its meeting of April 9, AUTHORIZE THE CITY 1991, the Council conducted a public hearing and introduced TO REQUIRE, WHERE Ordinance No. 91-20 which supersedes and amends a portion of Title NECESSARY, DEDICATION21 & 22 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code pertaining to road & IMPROVEMENTS FOR dedication and improvement requirements. STREET WIDENING WHEN CERTAIN TYPES After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-20, it was moved by OF NEW CONSTRUCTION McKeon and seconded by Klajic to waive further reading and adopt ARE PROPOSED & FOR Ordinance No. 91-20. ALL PROJECTS IN THE R-1 & R-2 On roll call vote: RESIDENTIAL ZONES Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer ORDINANCE NO. 91-20 Noes: None Ordinance No. 91-20 adopted. ITEM 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT City Attorney, Carl Newton reported that at its meeting of April 9, 1991, the Council passed to second reading Ordinance No. 91-22, which amends the Santa Clarita Municipal Code at Chapter 18.04 of Title 18 relating to building permit limitations. City Council Minutes April 23, 1991 LIMITATIONS Following an explanation of the various building permits and after ,.. ORDINANCE NO. 91-22 the reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-22, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-22. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Ordinance No. 91-22 adopted. RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 7:57 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:16 p.m. ITEM 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS VETERANS MEMORIAL Mayor Pro -Tem, Jill Klajic and Councilmember McKeon reported that at its March 26, 1991 meeting, the Council appointed a subcommittee of Mayor Pro -Tem Klajic and Councilmember McKeon to investigate the development and siting of a veterans memorial. The subcommittee met at Canyon Country park with Vera and Warren Johnson and Walter Anderson. Addressing the Council on this item were: Warren Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Sally Branson, 23450 San Fernando Rd. 168, Newhall, 91321; Ken Dean, 26702 Pea Jay Way, Canyon Country, 91351; Carole Mullin, 14847 Garden of Mums, Canyon Country, 91351; Judy Johnson, 28504 Sand Cyn. Rd. 197, Canyon Country, 91351; Pat Campbell, 27501 Label Avenue, Santa Clarita; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351. Following discussion regarding using the bid process for the project, the unlikely completion date of July 4th, a more prominent depiction of women in the memorial, and renaming the park, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to form a memorial committee as soon as possible in order to erect the memorial as quickly as possible. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 8A UNFINISHED BUSINESS AMENDMENT TO THE Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that on SANTA CLARITA April 9th, Council directed several amendments to the Manufactured MUNICIPAL CODE Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Ordinance No. 91-24 has RELATING TO been prepared with the amendments. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK RENT ADJUSTMENT Addressing the Council on this issue were: Linda Calvert, 27515 PROCEDURES Glasser, Canyon Country, 91351; Joseph DuQuesnay, 27361 Sierra ORDINANCE NO. 91-24 Hwy., Space 1265, Canyon Country, 91351; Don Wilder, 21441 Briar Way, Saugus, 91350. City Council Minutes April 23, 1991 Following discussion regarding rental rates for new tenants, P.. residency requirement changes, safety violations, and following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 91-24, it was moved by Darcy, and seconded by Klajic to direct staff to distribute to interested parties and set introduction date for the May 14, 1991 Council Meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by McKeon and seconded Darcy by to approve items number 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16 on the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Noes: None Items number 10, 11, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer 14, 15, and 16 approved. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR DECORO DR. FROM VISTA DELGADO DR. TO SECO CYN. ROAD PROJECT NO. 89-9 (PHASE II) ADVERTISE FOR BIDS There was a question pedestrian bridge. regarding the construction date for the It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve Item No. 9 On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None motion carried. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR FRIENDLY VALLEY/SKY BLUE MESA AREAS PROJECT NO. 90-10 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 132 & SENATE BILL 360 RELATING TO MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL AGREEMENTS ITEM 12 Council directed staff to red -stripe the curb at the view area. CONSENT CALENDAR There was also a question from Council regarding the completion date. SIERRA HWY. AT RAINBOW GLEN DR. PROJECT It was moved by Klajic and seconded by McKeon to award the contract 89-18 BID AWARD to Intersection Maintenance Service. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. City Council Minutes April 23, 1991 ITEM 13 "^ CONSENT CALENDAR DATES FOR REVIEW OF THE 1991-92 BUDGET Councilmember Heidt discussed her interest in meeting with each department to gain insight into the employees needs and concerns. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to confirm the dates for the budget review. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR SIERRA HWY. WHISPERING LEAVES ET AL PROJECT 90-12 BID AWARD ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 91-58 APPROVING BUS FINANCING & CERTAIN PARAMETERS IN CONNECTION WITH THAT CERTAIN MASTER LEASE & OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 1991-1 ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 91-59 DEMAND WARRANT 17 ITEM 17 NEW BUSINESS DAYWORKER MEETING Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reported that on Thursday, WITH NEWHALL March 27, 1991, City staff met with the business community to BUSINESS COMMUNITY discuss the City's proposed dayworker center and receive additional input for possible ideas and actions the City could take to address' the dayworker situation. Addressing the Council on this issue were: Rosalind Wayman, 24111 Del Monte Dr., Valencia, 91355; Tom Boyd, 25810 E1 Gato, Santa Clarita; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351; Tony Maric, 24401 San Fernando Rd. , Newhall, 91321; Allen Baker, 25310 Via Calinda, Valencia, 91355; Joseph Jasik, 22510 9th Street, Newhall, 91321. Following discussion regarding other areas in Santa Clarita affected with this problem, putting pressure on the state and federal legislatures, concerns with the dayworker's family, educating employers on the illegality of hiring undocumented dayworkers, safety of area residents, zoning and health enforcement patrol after 5:00 p.m., effectiveness of dayworker centers in other cities, Spanish radio advertisements to emphasize that laws are enforced in Santa Clarita, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to apply congressional pressure, contact the INS to circulate the area more frequently, and to actively patrol the area for code enforcement violations. ^^ On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. City Council Minutes April 23, 1991 ITEM 18 NEW BUSINESS GROWTH MANAGEMENT City Manager, George Caravalho reported that this item is in response to Council's request to put an item on the agenda to consider undertaking a public opinion poll of Santa Clarita residents regarding the Growth Management which will be discussed. Addressing the Council on this item were: John Drew, 24807 Parchman Ave., Newhall, 91321; Margi Collette, 15921 Live Oak Springs, Santa Clarita; Lee Schramling, 19851 W. Sandpiper P1., Santa Clarita, 91321. Following discussion regarding the lack of public participation, polls providing information to the pubic as well as gathering information, extensive broad range poll, Councilwoman Klajic felt that a poll is not needed, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to conclude the General Plan hearings, including the Planning Commission recommendation for a City wide growth management strategy, and then discuss this item again. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. PUBLIC STATEMENT Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351 - regarding r-. opinion polls; Joan Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351 - regarding opinion polls; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall, 91321 - regarding opinion polls & CARRING group; Allen Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351 - regarding opinion polls and televising Council meetings. ITEM 19 NEW BUSINESS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER FUNDING City Manager, George Caravalho reported that the Council has previously expressed concern about the impacts new major retail land uses will have on the existing small businesses in the City. The Valencia Mall project was conditioned to provide $100,000 of mitigation funds to address this impact. Staff has previously presented information on the Small Business Development Center as a possible vehicle to address these impacts. On October 30th, Council approved the concept and directed that the effort proceed. Addressing the Council on this item were: Gary Choppe, 17683 Scherzinger Ln., Canyon Country, 91351; Garry Haggart, 23254 Maple St., Newhall, 91321; Nancy J. Mattice, 26455 N. Rockwell Cyn. Rd., Valencia, 91355. Following discussion regarding small business representation, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to approve the Small .— Business Development proposal and concept and to appoint Councilmember McKeon to serve on the Board of Directors. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. City Council Minutes April 23, 1991 ITEM 20 NEW BUSINESS PROPOSITION A FUNDS Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that the City of EXCHANGE Diamond Bar has offered to trade $600,000 of Prop A Funds in exchange for General Fund money to any municipality of public agency. The benefit to the City of Diamond Bar would be that it could then use the General Fund money for any City expense whereas, Prop A funding is limited only to transit related expenses. If a municipality does not have transit expenses where the funds can be utilized, the money then reverts back to the L.A. County Transportation Commission for reallocation. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to authorize the exchange of funds. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 21 NEW BUSINESS DROUGHT COMMITTEE The Drought Ordinance No. 91-16 was adopted on March 13, 1991. The IMPLEMENTATION Ordinance placed restrictions on the use of water in Santa Clarita and created a Drought Committee to oversee the conditions of the drought and the level of achievement of the goal of the ordinance, namely to reduce the overall water consumption in the City by 25 percent. At a study session of April 3rd, Council requested that the implementing procedures be returned for action at the next Council meeting. Addressing the Council on this item were: Dan Masnada, 28769 Castaic Cyn. Rd., Valencia, 91355; Allen Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351. Following discussion regarding mandatory rationing, contingency plans including reductions in development, concern over the groundwater study, expanding the committee's scope of work, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to direct the Drought Committee to return to Council in approximately 45 days with a report on this matter. On roll call vote Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer Noes: Klajic Resolution 90-160 adopted. PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilmember Klajic commented on her campaign, stating that she ran as a slow -growth candidate and not a no -growth candidate. She also commented on the local landfill issue. Councilmember Darcy commented on the proposal for two new prison sites in this area and suggested the City fight these proposals. City Council Minutes April 23, 1991 Councilmember McKeon commented on an award received from the .-. Municipal Treasurers Association commending the City of Santa Clarita for enhancing its fiscal responsibility in the management of pubic funds. He also commented on the necessity of installing a signal light at the intersection of Sand Canyon and Lost Canyon Road. Councilmember Heidt questioned when the recycling barrels are going to be distributed. CLOSED SESSION At 11:55 p.m. Council adjourned to closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and a matter of potential litigation under the provisions of Section 54956.9 Subdivision C. ADJOURNMENT The Council meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. by Mayor Boyer. ea* -e' �� Carl Boyer, Mayor ATTEST.• a M. Grindey, city Clerk