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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
May 28, 1991
City Clerk, Donna Grindey announced that anyone wishing to address
an item must fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City
Clerk before the item is discussed.
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita was called to order by Mayor Boyer at 6:33 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita,
Ca.
FLAG SALUTE Administrative Assistant, Raquel Garcia 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; Director of Community Development, Lynn
Harris, Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca; 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 Darcy to discuss item number
25 first on the agenda and item numbers 11, 15, and 20 on the
consent calendar, and to discuss item number 18 at the June 11th
Council Meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve the minutes
of May 14, 1991 as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Boyer presented proclamations to Pat Saletore, President of
the Civic Association recognizing June 3rd -9th, 1991 as "Santa
Clarita Valley Pride Week", and to the Wm. S. Hart High School
Academic Team honoring the team for its outstanding academic
achievement and to Mike Fleming, for his recycling efforts.
ITEM 25
NEW BUSINESS
DRAFT ORDINANCE Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that the
City has received a request from the South Coast Air Quality
Management District to adopt an ordinance as a result of AB 2766
�-. (Sher), signed into law in September 1990. This legislation
authorizes the AQMD to impose an additional motor vehicle
registration fee to fund the implementation of air quality
management plans and provisions of the California Clean Air Act.
Representatives from the AQMD explained that this is a tax that has
already been passed by the State legislature and that Ordinance No.
91-26 simply guarantees the City of Santa Clarita approximately 40
percent of the fees collected in this valley.
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ITEM 1
PRESENTATION
1991-92 BUDGET
ITEM 2
PUBLIC HEARING
COMMENCEMENT OF THE
PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE GENERAL PLAN
After the reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-26, it was moved by
Darcy and seconded by Heidt to waive further reading and pass to
second reading.
On roll call
Ayes: Darcy,
Noes: None
Ordinance No.
vote:
Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
91-26 passed to second reading.
City Manager, George Caravalho reported that this item is on the
agenda for presentation and overview of the 1991-92 budget of which
revenues will receive specific attention.
Following the presentation, Council questioned the amount
anticipated for next year's budget and requested several annotated
copies of the budget for the last two years. The budget will be
discussed at the Council study session on June 3, 1991.
Mayor Boyer 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 Community
Development, Lynn Harris reported that this is the beginning of the
City Council public hearing on the City's draft General Plan. The
first four elements under consideration are the Open Space and
Conservation Element; the Air Quality Element; the Noise Element;
and the Safety Element. Consultant, Gary Hogan reported on the
four elements under consideration.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Lee Schramling,
19851 W. Sandpiper P1., Santa Clarita; Mark Subbotin, 23823
Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355; Robert Lathrop, 25105
Highspring, Newhall, 91321; Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Cyn.
Rd., Newhall, 91321.
Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item was
Laurene Weste, 22216 Placerita, Santa Clarita.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item was Barbara
Bradley, 24755 Golden Oak Ln., Newhall, 91321.
Following discussion regarding zoning changes, the wording on the
open space and conservation element provision, including specific
language that would implement the provisions of the General Plan,
it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to continue the
public hearing to 6:30 p.m. at the June 10, 1991 Council Meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 3
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
TO RESOLUTION NO. stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
90-130 TO SET A therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Community
NOMINAL FEE FOR Development, Lynn Harris reported that to create a new fee of only
CHILD CARE ZONING $50.00 for "Site Plan Review - Child Care". Presently this type
APPROVALS of request must pay the current site plan review fee of $535.00. A
RESOLUTION NO. 91-88 separate, nominal fee for child care -related site plan reviews is
proposed as part of the City's overall strategy to meet child care
needs.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Laurie Nutter,
25583, Novels Way, Valencia, 91355; Maureen Spindt, 24405
Shadeland, Newhall, 91321.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding eliminating the unnecessary,
paperwork involved in applying for a plot plan review for child
care permits and simplify the process for the applicants, it was
moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt a subsidy of 72
percent and the corresponding fee of $50.00 for "Site Plan Review -
Child Care" and adopt the amended Resolution No. 91-88 and directed
staff to report back to Council with the number of permits issued
for child care.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-88 adopted.
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
ITEM 4
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
AMENDMENT TO THE Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that this
MANUFACTURED HOME item was continued from the May 14th meeting to allow for further
RENT STABILIZATION review. Ordinance 91-24 amends Ordinance No. 90-38 relating to the
ORDINANCE NO. 91-24 Manufactured Home Rent Stabilization. Assistant City Attorney, Tim
McOsker elaborated further on Ordinance No. 91-24.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Thea Paul,
26419 Doveweed, Santa Clarita; Anthony DeLill, 2500 Hawkbryn 1101,
Santa Clarita, 91321; Janet Niederbruning, 25000 Hawkbryn Ave. 125,
Newhall, 91321; Donald Wilder, 21441 Brier Way, Saugus, 91350;
Ernest Goldenfeld, 18540 Soledad Cyn. Rd., Santa Clarita.
Following discussion regarding meeting with the tenants and park
owners, clarification of the Ordinance with a 66 percent lease
exemption, what the rent adjustment of 6 percent is based on, and
after reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-24 it was moved by
Klajic and seconded by Heidt to waive further reading and pass to
second reading.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-24 passed to second reading.
ITEM 5
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ZONE CHANGE 90-007 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that this
FROM A-2-1 TO R-1- item was on the agenda of May 14, 1991, as a public hearing to
6000 OVER A PORTION allow for a zone change of the existing zoning of A-2-1 to
OF A 32 ACRE PARCEL R-1-6000.
LOCATED IN THE VIA
PRINCESSA AREA, After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-17, it was moved by
APPROX. 1,000 FT. W. McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and adopt
OF RAINBOW GLEN DR. Ordinance No. 91-17.
N. OF VIA PRINCESSA
RD. ORDINANCE NO. On roll call vote:
91-17 Ayes: Darcy, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Heidt, Klajic
Ordinance No. 91-17 adopted.
ITEM 6
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A DRAFT ORDINANCE Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that at its
ESTABLISHING A May 14, 1991 meeting, the City Council conducted a public hearing
..-, CONDITIONAL USE and introduced Ordinance No. 91-23. Currently, building height is
PERMIT REVIEW limited by the Planning and Zoning Code through maximum floor area
PROCEDURE FOR which may allow for building heights out of context with existing
BUILDING EXCEEDING or anticipated structure.
A HEIGHT OF 3 STORIES
OR 35 FT. IN CERTAIN After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-23, it was moved by
COMMERCIAL & Heidt and seconded by Klajic to waive further reading and adopt
INDUSTRIAL ZONES Ordinance No. 91-23.
ORDINANCE NO. 91-23
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: Darcy, McKeon
Ordinance No. 91-23 adopted.
ITEM 7
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DRAFT ORDINANCE Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that at its
RELATING TO PEDDLING meeting of May 14, 1991, the City Council began discussion on this
ON HIGHWAYS & item, and continued the discussion to the meeting of May 28, 1991.
LOCATION This ordinance would only pertain to activities on public rights of
RESTRICTIONS way and does not affect businesses on private property.
ORDINANCE NO. 91-25
Addressing the Council on this item were: George Stigile, 18921
... Ermine St., Canyon Country, 91351; Lee Schramling, 19851 W.
Sandpiper, Santa Clarita; Terry Ramsey, 25049 De Wolfe Rd., Santa
Clarita; Mary Ann Frew, 27361 Sierra Hwy. Sp. 1161, Canyon Country,
91351; Doris L. Meyer, 26211 Valley Point Lane, Newhall, 91321;
Gary Choppe', 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355.
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r Following discussion regarding the county code and code
enforcement, and after reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-25, it
was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to reject Ordinance No.
91-25.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-25 rejected.
PUBLIC STATEMENT Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Robert
Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall, 91321 regarding a growth
control measure; Eugene Hernandez, 44347 Foxton Avenue, Lancaster -
regarding undocumented aliens and social solutions to the problem;
George Stigile, 18921 Brunner St., Canyon Country, 91351 -
regarding health regulations with catering trucks and a farmers
market.
ITEM 8
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FINAL STATE-
MENT OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVES &
PROPOSED USE OF
FUNDS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1991/92
RESOLUTION NO. 91-87
ITEM 9
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VETERANS HISTORICAL
MEMORIAL AT CANYON
COUNTRY PARK
Administrative Assistant, Raquel Garcia reported that on May 14,
1991, City Council held a public hearing on the City's proposed
projects and funding levels for final statement of Community
Development Objectives and proposed use of funds for Fiscal Year
1991/92, for the Community Development Block Grant program. To
participate as an entitlement grantee and receive CDBG funds
directly from BUD, the City must submit its statement by June 1,
1991. The statement is available to the public.
It was moved by McKeon
No. 91-87 approving and
Statement for the CDBG
Manager to execute all
of the CDBG program.
and seconded by Darcy
authorizing the filing
program FY 1991-92 and
documents pertaining to
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-87 adopted.
to adopt Resolution
of the City's Final
designate the City
the implementation
Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin reported that staff
has met with the citizen's committee to review the construction and
fund-raising schedules for this project. Staff recommends that all
bids submitted for phase one be rejected. This will allow staff
time to fine tune the design with the committee to be more cost
effective and incorporate donated materials directly into the bid
package which will decrease the total cost of the project. Warren
Johnson Chairman of the Citizens Committee presented an oral report
on the Committee's fund raising plan.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to reject the bids
received for phase one.
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Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Addressing the Council on this issue was Gary Johnson, 28009
Braddon Oak Dr., Valencia, 91355.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
LEGISLATION
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 91-86
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IN FRIENDLY
VALLEY/SKYBLUE MESA AREAS (PROJECT 90-10)
BID AWARD
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
DECORO DRIVE FROM VISTA DELGADO DR.
TO SECO CYN. RD. - PROJECT 89-9 (PHASE II) BID AWARD
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL ON RESULTS
r, OF INITIAL SUNSET POINTE ANNEXATION
AREA PUBLIC CONTACT
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR There was a question from the Council on the term of the agreement.
AUTHORIZATION FOR
CITY TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR ANNEXATION
CONSULTING SERVICES
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF NEGOTIATED
PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER FOR
ANNEXATION NO. 1990-03 (OAK SPRINGS CYN.)
LOCATED IN THE SAND CYN. AREA, S. OF THE SOUTHERN
PACIFIC RAILROAD, AND EAST AND SOUTH OF OAK SPRINGS CYN. RD.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-76
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
A RESOLUTION UPHOLDING PLANNING
COMMISSION DENIAL OF PROPOSED VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 46619 &
ASSOCIATED PERMITS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF LA SALLE CYN. DR.
APPLICANT: RICHARD P. HOWE, GAVIOTA, INC.
•- RESOLUTION NO. 91-90
ITEM 18
1991 FIVE-YEAR This item was continued to the June 11, 1991 Council Meeting.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 91-85
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ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION COMMUTER
RAIL NEGOTIATIONS WITH ATCHISON,
TOPEKA, & SANTA FE RAILROAD COMPANY
RESOLUTION NO. 91-94
ITEM 20
Director of Parks & Recreation, Jeff Kolin explained the repairs or
CONSENT CALENDAR
improvements that are needed in order to comply with the ICW group
INSURANCE CARRIER
standards.
OF THE WEST
RISK MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
ITEM 21
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-89
DEMAND WARRANT #9
It was moved by Klajic and seconded by McKeon to approve items
numbers 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,20,21.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Abstain: Councilmember McKeon abstained from voting on item number
17 due to a possible conflict of interest.
Consent Calendar items 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,20,21 approved.
ITEM 22
NEW BUSINESS
SALARY ADJUSTMENT
It was reported that Council adopted Ordinance 88-8 establishing a
CITY COUNCIL
salary for members of the Council of $600 per month pursuant to
Government Code Section 36516(c). This Code section also provides
for Councilmember salaries to be increased by 5 percent each
calendar year. Ordinance No. 91-28 provides for a 5 percent
increase from the present rate.
ITEM 23
NEW BUSINESS
REPORT ON POTENTIAL
HEAD START
FACILITIES
After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-28, it was moved by,
Heidt and seconded by Klajic to waive further reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 91-28.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 91-28 passed to second reading.
Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin reported that in the
25 years since its inception, more than 11 million economically
disadvantaged children and their families have benefited from the
health, educational, and social services provided by Head Start.
Head Start State Preschool is a Federal and State funded child
development program serving low income families free of charge.
The programs in the Santa Clarita Valley would be provided by the
Latin American. Civic. Association, a private, non-profit,
community-based organization.
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ITEM 24
NEW BUSINESS
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RELATING TO
RESTRICTIONS ON THE
PURCHASE OF RAIN
FOREST HARDWOODS BY
THE CITY RESOLUTION
NO. 91-91
ITEM 26
NEW BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT OF
LOCAL" CAMPAIGN
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to authorize placement
of a Head Start modular structure on City land.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that this
proposed resolution will prohibit the City from purchasing any item
that is made in part or whole from materials which originate in
tropical rain forests.
Following discussion regarding the current use of rainforest woods,
the purchase of wood specifically grown for export, and the
economic effects on the native growers, it was moved by Darcy and
seconded by McKeon to refer this item to the Public Works
Department for their research and recommendation.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt,
Noes: None
Motion carried.
Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
"SHOP Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that at the
meeting of February 26, 1991, the City Council approved in concept
a Santa Clarita Campaign and $5,000 to be expended. Economic
Development Coordinator, Mike Haviland reported on the multi -media
campaign to begin the end of May to include television, radio, and
newspaper advertising, as well as a related give -a -way item,
coordinated for distribution with the Chambers of Commerce.
Addressing the Council on this item was Gary Choppe', 23920
Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355.
Following discussion regarding the cost and distribution of the
"Shop Local" bags, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to,
receive the "Shop Local" update report.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt,
Noes: None
Motion carried.
Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
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ITEM 27
NEW BUSINESS
LEASE OF FIRST
FLOOR OF CITY HALL
BUILDING
PUBLIC STATEMENT
(Staff)
Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca reported that earlier this year
Council approved the City Manager's recommendation for staff to
look into acquiring additional space on the first floor. Due to
the fact that City staff is expanding and will require additional
office space, staff met with Saunders Development to discuss the
option to lease a portion of the first floor of the present City
Hall building.
Following discussion regarding the payment schedule, it was moved
by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve the additional leased
space on the first floor, and allow Director of Finance, Andrea
Daroca to complete negotiations with Saunders Development, and
direct the City Manager to execute the lease agreement.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
City Manager, George Caravalho scheduled a recognition dinner for
the General Plan Advisory Committee on July 1, 1991 at 7:00 p.m.
He also reported on an appeal to the Planning Commission's decision
regarding the Valencia Industrial Center expansion.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to add this to the
agenda 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.
Following discussion regarding disposal sites on the map, it was
moved by Darcy and seconded Klajic to authorize staff to appeal the
decision of the Regional Planning Commission regarding the
expansion of the Valencia Industrial Center.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt,
Noes: None
Motion carried.
Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
PUBLIC STATEMENT
(Council) Councilmember Heidt commented on the rough railroad crossing on San
Fernando Rd. South of Newhall and the need to sweep Sierra Highway
and San Fernando Road. She also commented on the inappropriate
nature of displaying the Valencia Town Centre sketch in City Hall.
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CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Klajic commented on notification measures for street
sweeping.
At 11:15 p.m. Council adjourned to a closed session for the purpose
of discussing employee negotiation matters and pending litigation
under the provision of Section 54956.9 subdivision C.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 a.m. to the study session on
June 3, 1991.
ATTEST:
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nna Grindey, C ty Clerk
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Carl Boyer, Mayor