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Home My WebLink About1991-06-11 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. JUNE 11, 1991 City Clerk, Donna Grindey announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. Mael Moore, Past Matron Chaplain Old West Chapter Order of Eastern Star, led the invocation. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order at 6:42 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA Lee Schramling led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Councilmember Klajic arrived at 6:44 p.m. Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris; Accounting Manager, Suzie La Soya; 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 8,17,19,21,23 and 26 on the consent calendar. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve the minutes of May 28, 1991. ITEM 1 PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN HUMAN RESOURCES ELEMENT, PUBLIC SERVICES FACILITIES & UTILITIES ELEMENT, PARKS & RECREATION ELEMENT, & CIRCULATION ELEMENT Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that on May 28, 1991, the City Council opened the public hearing on the General Plan and continued the matter to June 10, 1991 for further consideration of the first four scheduled elements. This is a continued public hearing on the first four elements and the additional four identified above. Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351; Lee Schramling; 19851 W. Sandpiper P1., Santa Clarita; Robert Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall, 91321. Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item was Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233, Santa Clarita. Following discussion regarding the General Plan meeting schedule, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to continue the public hearing to the June 12, 1991 City Council adjourned meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS DRAFT ORDINANCE Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that at the RELATING TO AIR City Council meeting of May 28, 1991, the Council introduced QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Ordinance No. 91-26. The state has increased vehicle registration PROJECTS fees to fund air quality improvement projects. The City will ORDINANCE NO. 91-26 receive 40 percent of the locally generated revenue if this ordinance is adopted. After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-26, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-26. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Ordinance No. 91-26 adopted. ITEM 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SALARY ADJUSTMENT City Manager, George Caravalho reported that on February 11, 1988, CITY COUNCIL the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 88-8, establishing a salary' ORDINANCE NO. 91-28 for members of the City Council of $600.00 per month pursuant to Government Code Section 36516(c). This Code Section also provides for Council Member salaries to be increased by 5 percent for each calendar year from the date of the last salary adjustment. After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-28, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-28. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Ordinance No. 91-28 adopted. ITEM 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AMENDMENTS TO Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that ORDINANCE NO. 90-38 Council introduced Ordinance No. 91-24 on May 28th. The Ordinance RELATING TO addresses two areas of concern regarding manufactured home rental MANUFACTURED HOME adjustment. RENT STABILIZATION PROCEDURES After reading the title of Ordinance No. 91-24, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 91-24. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Ordinance No. 91-24 adopted. ITEM 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS QUICK FIX II Traffic Engineer, Ed Cline reported that at the meeting of March PARKING PROHIBITIONS 26, 1991, Council moved to postpone deliberation of a Public Works .., MCBEAN PKWY. I-5 FWY recommendation to prohibit parking on both sides of McBean Parkway TO VALENCIA BLVD. from the I-5 Freeway to Valencia Blvd. The recommendation was made following a detailed evaluation of traffic and parking conditions. Addressing the Council on this item was Donna Swann, 25865 Alegro Dr., Valencia, 91355. Following discussion regarding pedestrian crossing on McBean Pkwy, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to direct Director of Public Works, John Medina to write a letter to Newhall Land & Farming Company to investigate the residents concerns on the paseos and bridges that were promised by Newhall Land and Farming. On roll call vote Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMUTER RAIL Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that on April 23, STATION 1991, staff presented to Council its progress toward establishing a commuter rail station in the City. This included an outlined summary agreement with the owners of the Bermite property. Staff also indicated that the Glazer and Gates property owners have been contacted, concerning their site as a possible alternate or second site location. Addressing the Council on this item was David Marks, 235 Main Street 1115, Venice, 90291. Following discussion regarding review of the agreement before execution, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to work out a final agreement. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to approve consent calendar items number 7,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,20,22,24 and 27. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Consent calendar items approved. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR VALENCIA BLVD. FROM CREEKSIDE RD. TO BOUQUET CYN. RD. (PROJECT NO. 90-19) TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR STANDARD There was a question from the Council on the project specifications. SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION RESOLUTION NO. 91-95 It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to adopt Resolution No. 91-95. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Resolution No. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA 6, TRACT NO. 43528 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 RESOLUTION NO. 91-71 ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA 18, TRACT NO. 44965 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92 RESOLUTION NO. 91-72 ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA 3, TRACT NO. 36496 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991/92 RESOLUTION NO. 91-73 ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR CALGROVE & CREEKSIDE, VICINITY OF QUITCLAIM STORM DRAIN EASEMENT TRACT NO. 38300 PRIVATE DRAIN 1627 RESOLUTION NO. 91-92 ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES RESOLUTION NO. 91-93 ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR APPLICATION FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS -RESOLUTION 91-95 adopted. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR WHITES CYN. RD. AT DELIGHT ST. (PROJECT NO. 89-16) PROJECT ACCEPTANCE �^ ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR SAN FERNANDO RD. (STATE ROUTE 126) PLACERITA CREEK TO DRAYTON ST. (PROJECT NO. 91-27) ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR BOUQUET CYN. AND ROUTE 126 BRIDGE AND MAJOR Council requested clarification on the wording of this item in THOROUGHFARE regards to not changing densities and submitting one B&T district for CONSTRUCTION the entire City. FEE DISTRICTS FEE REVISIONS It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to approve item number 17. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR NUMBER OF PLOT PLANS RECEIVED FOR CHILD CARE REQUESTS ITEM 19 *^ CONSENT CALENDAR TEMPORARY MOBILE RADIO SYSTEM Following discussion regarding the emphasis on hiring local firms whenever possible and adoption of an ordinance or policy to encourage this action, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve Item No. 19. ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR DROUGHT COMMITTEE QUARTERLY REPORT ITEM 21 CONSENT CALENDAR CITY ZONING On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Noes: None Motion carried. Following discussion regarding discrimination against businesses that have licenses and the license review procedure, it was moved by Klajic and seconded by McKeon to approve Item No. 21. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Boyer Noes: Heidt, McKeon Abstain: Darcy Vote divided. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKeon to table Item No. 21. With a vote of 3 ayes and 2 noes, item was tabled. ITEM 22 CONSENT CALENDAR CONSIDER MERIT INCREASE FOR CITY MANAGER �... ITEM 23 CONSENT CALENDAR JANITORIAL SERVICES This ITEM 24 CONSENT CALENDAR PURCHASE OF FLEET VEHICLES ITEM 26 CONSENT CALENDAR item was continued to the June 25, 1991 Council Meeting. SEWER MASTER PLAN Following discussion regarding the distribution of reclaimed water from the proposed treatment plant, the various uses for reclaimed water, adopting a policy to deal with this issue, expansion of future water treatment facilities, coordinating a joint powers arrangement with Sanitary Districts #26 and #22, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve the recommendation and expand and define the parameters of the study to include the items that were discussed and return to Council with an estimated cost for the study. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 27 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 91-97 DEMAND WARRANT 110 .-. RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:10 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:31 p.m. ITEM 28 NEW BUSINESS 1991-92 BUDGET Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reported that at the City Council budget study session of June 5th, Council requested additional information on items within the proposed 1991-92 budget. Addressing the Council on this item were: Marsha McLean, 24519 Breckenridge Place, Newhall, 91321; Karen Pearson -Hall, 26617 Gavilan Drive, Santa Clarita, 91350. Following discussion regarding solid waste monetary allocation, and the waste rail haul, graffiti removal program options, educating young people on avoiding gang activity, installation of a telephone line and answering machine in the Chamber .office and hiring a part-time clerical worker to assist the Pride Committee and the City in City clean-up efforts. Staff was directed to report back to Council at the June 25, 1991 Council Meeting on this matter. PUBLIC STATEMENT Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351, regarding reclaimed water belonging to the residents of the City; Karen Pearson -Hall, 26617 Gavilan Dr., Santa Clarita, 91350, regarding Pride Week. PUBLIC STATEMENT (Staff) PUBLIC STATEMENT (Council) Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris explained the matrix which was developed to compare the existing zoning with the proposed General Plan Land Use Plan. A draft letter was also explained that would be mailed to all residents to notify them of a possible change in their zoning. Councilmember Heidt commented on her desire to lease an existing baseball diamond on San Fernando Road for the summer to give the young people in that area an activity for the summer. She also commented on several phone calls she has received on the recycling program regarding the pick-up dates and students who paint street numbers on residential curbs without the homeowners' permission. Hillside brush management throughout the City was also discussed. Councilmember McKeon reported on the work of the Small Business Development Committee. Councilmember Darcy commented on the Hazardous Waste Round -Up scheduled for June 15, 1991 at College of the Canyons and on the ceremony for George Montgomery on the Western Walk of Fame on June 22, 1991 and on the dinner which follows sponsored by the Walk of Western Stars Committee. Mayor Boyer questioned the City Attorney on the possible restrictions on raising money for charity. Councilmember Klajic questioned why "No Parking" signs are not used to notify people of scheduled street cleaning days. Director of Public Works, John Medina was directed to prepare a report on street sweeping measures within the City. CLOSED SESSION At 9:27 p.m. Council adjourned to a closed session for a matter of property acquisition under the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8. and matters of pending litigation under the provisions of Government Code Section 4956.9 and one Subdivision C matter. ADJOURNMENT At 10:00 p.m. the City Council adjourned to Wednesday, June 12, 1991, for continuation of the General Plan public hearing. Carl BMayor ATTEST: