HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-07-09 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
JULY 9, 1991
INVOCATION The Council Meeting began with a moment of silence.
CITY CLERK City Clerk, Donna Grindey announced that anyone wishing to address
ANNOUNCEMENT an *item on the agenda should 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 Carl Boyer at 6:38 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa
Clarita, CA.
FLAG SALUTE Intergovernmental Relations Officer, Mike Murphy led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present except for Councilmember McKeon.
Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City
Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Director of
Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin; Director of Public Works, John
Medina; Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris; Director
of Finance, Andrea Daroca; Director of Building and Engineering
Services, Dick Kopecky; City Clerk, Donna Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to approve Item No. 7
and 13 with an added recommendation that these items are approved
by the City Attorney and to discuss Item No. 11 and to discuss
Item No. 17 last on the agenda as Item No. 22 and to add Item No.
21 as a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the
agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was determined to hold approval of the minutes of June 17, 1991
until the Council Meeting of August 13, 1991.
ITEM 1 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
PUBLIC HEARING reported that all notices required by law have been provided,
A RESOLUTION OF THE therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Finance,
CITY COUNCIL OF THE Andrea Daroca and Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin
CITY OF SANTA reported that on June 26, 1990, City Council approved and adopted
CLARITA ESTABLISHING Ordinance No. 90-17 establishing a fee revenue/cost comparison
A SCHEDULE OF FEES system. This cost recovery fee system was a result of a study
AND CHARGES FOR performed by Management Services Institute (MSI) on behalf of the
PARKS AND RECREATION City. Using the methodology set forth by Ordinance No. 90-17,
SERVICES RESOLUTION staff has determined the costs associated with providing Parks and
NO. 91-103 Recreation services. Based upon the cost of providing Parks and
Recreation services, staff request that Council consider adopting
of Resolution No. 91-103 establishing a schedule of subsidy levels
and fees for Parks and Recreation services.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
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Following discussion regarding the fairness of the fee schedule,
keeping the fees as low as possible, and the parade application
fees, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve
Resolution No. 91-103 and authorize staff to prepare the executive
order to be signed by the City Manager to become effective on or
after July 19, 1991.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Boyer
Noes: Klajic
Absent: McKeon
ITEM 3
PUBLIC HEARING
TANDEM BUILDERS
APPEAL OF THE
PLANNING
COMMISSION'S DENIAL
OF MASTER CASE NO.
90-153 (CUP 90-021)
FOR A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A RETAIL SHOPPING
CENTER AT 18830
SOLEDAD CYN. RD.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Motion carried.
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
stated that all notices required by law have been provided and all
written communication has been distributed, therefore, the public
hearing was in order. Director of Community Development, Lynn
Harris reported that this is an appeal of the Planning
Commission's denial of a proposed retail shopping center, of four
separate structures with a total floor area of 113,000 square feet
and 454 off-street parking spaces, on 9.13 acres. This project as
proposed would increase traffic flow volumes and adversely impact
Vilna Avenue, as well as the intersections of Soledad Cyn. Rd.
with Luther Drive, and Soledad Cyn. Rd. with Homyr Place. The
most desirable mitigation of this impact would be to realign
Luther Drive with Homyr Place at Soledad Cyn. Rd. Ms. Harris also
reported that the applicants, Tamdem Builders have requested that
this hearing be continued to the September 10, 1991 Council
Meeting.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to continue the public
hearing to the September 10, 1991 Council Meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Motion carried.
Resolution No. 91-103 adopted.
ITEM 2
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
PUBLIC HEARING
stated that all notices required by law have been provided and all
APPEAL BY APPLICANT
written communication has been distributed, therefore, the public
OF PLANNING
hearing was in order. Director of Community Development, Lynn
COMMISSIONS'S DENIAL
Harris reported that the appeal of the Planning Commission's
OF TENTATIVE PARCEL
denial of proposed subdivision of 5.54 acres into four residential
MAP 21435 AT 27548
lots. The Planning Commission made findings that a building
CLEARLAKE DRIVE,
restriction exists on the property which grants the City the right
APPROXIMATELY
to prohibit the construction of more than one dwelling unity and
ONE-HALF MILE EAST
accessory structures. Ms. Harris also reported that the applicant,
OF SAND CYN. RD.
George Thomas has requested that the public hearing be continued
to the September 24, 1991 Council Meeting.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to continue the public
hearing to the September 24, 1991 Council Meeting.
ITEM 3
PUBLIC HEARING
TANDEM BUILDERS
APPEAL OF THE
PLANNING
COMMISSION'S DENIAL
OF MASTER CASE NO.
90-153 (CUP 90-021)
FOR A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A RETAIL SHOPPING
CENTER AT 18830
SOLEDAD CYN. RD.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Motion carried.
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey
stated that all notices required by law have been provided and all
written communication has been distributed, therefore, the public
hearing was in order. Director of Community Development, Lynn
Harris reported that this is an appeal of the Planning
Commission's denial of a proposed retail shopping center, of four
separate structures with a total floor area of 113,000 square feet
and 454 off-street parking spaces, on 9.13 acres. This project as
proposed would increase traffic flow volumes and adversely impact
Vilna Avenue, as well as the intersections of Soledad Cyn. Rd.
with Luther Drive, and Soledad Cyn. Rd. with Homyr Place. The
most desirable mitigation of this impact would be to realign
Luther Drive with Homyr Place at Soledad Cyn. Rd. Ms. Harris also
reported that the applicants, Tamdem Builders have requested that
this hearing be continued to the September 10, 1991 Council
Meeting.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to continue the public
hearing to the September 10, 1991 Council Meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Motion carried.
ITEM 4
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
INCREASED
COMPENSATION PARKS
AND RECREATION AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
ORDINANCE NO. 91-30
And 91-31
City Manager, George Caravalho reported that this item was
introduced at the June 25, 1991 meeting for potential compensation
increase for the Parks and Recreation and Planning Commission.
After reading the titles of Ordinances No. 91-30 and 91-31, it was
moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to waive further reading and
adopt Ordinances 91-30 and 91-31.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Ordinances No. 91-30 and 91-31 adopted.
ITEM 5 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that the
UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Council has directed staff to prepare Ordinance No. 91-32 to
MODIFICATIONS TO THE modify the current Drought Ordinances to incorporate
DROUGHT ORDINANCES recommendations from the Drought Committee.
ORDINANCE NO. 91-31
Addressing the Council on this item were: Jurgen Gramkow, P.O.
Box 3175, Camarillo, 93011-1275; Larry Hubbard, 19551 Green Mill
Drive, Newhall, 91321.
Following discussion regarding local water usage, having the local
water companies conduct a complete water audit, asking the Federal
government for a report on the state-wide water situation, having
lifeline projections available to the area residents, it was moved
by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to continue this item for 60 days
so that the Drought Committee can accumulate more data and forward
their recommendations to the City Council.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 6 Economic Development Coordinator, Mike Haviland reported that the
UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Council was presented with the revised draft Economic
DRAFT ECONOMIC Development Strategy at its June 25, 1991 meeting and continued it
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY to the July 9, 1991, City Council meeting. On April 9, 1991,
Council reviewed the Draft Economic Strategy and gave staff
further direction for amending the strategy.
Following discussion regarding keeping the language consistent
with the General Plan and future economic development strategies,
it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to adopt the Draft
Economic Development Strategy and direct staff to finalize
red -lined text.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
SENIOR CENTER
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
SOLEDAD CYN. RD.
MEDIAN AND SIDEPANEL
IMPROVEMENT PHASE II
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM RESOLUTION
NO. 91-109
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
LEGISLATION
ITEM 11
There was
a
question from Council
concerning
the purchase of
CONSENT CALENDAR
previously
used
items from Saunders Development.
ADVISEMENT ON THE
PURCHASE OF CORPORATE
YARD FURNISHINGS
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
REFUSE COLLECTION/
DISCOUNT STUDY
ITEM 13
There was
a
question regarding the
hiring of
a Transportation
CONSENT CALENDAR
Manager.
TRANSIT CONSULTING
SERVICES IN LIEU OF
TRANSPORTATION
MANAGER POSITION
ITEM 14
Addressing
the
Council on this item
were: Joanne Swanson, 10400
CONSENT CALENDAR
Escondido
Cyn.
Rd., Agua Dulce; Linda
Kirk, 33047
Drill Rd., Ague
BAKER CANYON
Dulce. 91350.
Staff was directed
to draft
a report which
RESOLUTION NO. 91-111
addresses
the
concerns of the residents
of Agua Dulce.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-110
DEMAND WARRANT #12
It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Heidt to approve the
consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Consent Calendar approved as amended.
RECESS
RECONVENED
Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
ITEM 16 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that the
NEW BUSINESS Community Development Department has prepared a colored
"THE CITY DIFFERENCE" presentation board and brief script titled "The City Difference --
PRESENTATION BOARD Planning for the 1990's." "The City Difference": board outlines
five major planning themes in the City: Infrastructure Expansion,
Valley Self -Sufficiency, Growth Management, the Environment and
Recreational Opportunities. The board is available for public
presentations.
CLOSED SESSION At 8:50 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed to a closed session for the
purpose of discussing pending litigation under the provisions of
Section 54956.9 Subdivision C.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
ITEM 18
City Manager, George Caravalho reported that this item was
NEW BUSINESS
continued from the meeting of June 25, 1991. On April 17 and 27,
COMMUNITY STRATEGIC
1991 the City of Santa Clarita conducted its first community
PLAN
Strategic Plan. This creation of this plan, entitled "Share the
Vision", brought together over 125 members of the community as
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well as the City Council, Commissions and staff to together
outline the direction the City will take over the next three years.
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Addressing the Council on this item were: Mike Kotch,
representing the SCOPE organization, 28701 W. Sloan, Castaic,
91384; Maureen Focht, 28650 Visco, Saugus, 91350; Lynn Planbeck,
(no address given) Newhall, 91321; Margie Colette, 15921 Live oak
Springs, Canyon Country, 91351; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing
Rd., Santa Clarita; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon
Country, 91351.
Following discussion regarding the City Centre project, City
parks, the Pinetree neighborhood, rural/suburban character of the
City, relabeling section 8 of the Strategic Plan as a growth
management section, a conference center, opposition to creating
local landfills and prisons, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by
Heidt to adopt the Community Strategic Plan 1991-1994
incorporating the comments made by Council regarding the parks,
conference center, and opposition to the construction of any
prisons or landfills in the area, and direct staff to implement
the action plan.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
!— Absent: McKeon
Motion carried.
ITEM 19 Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that this item is
NEW BUSINESS on the agenda for introduction and first reading of Ordinance No.
ANIMAL CONTROL 91-29 adding Title 8 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code relating
ORDINANCE - to the control, health and regulation of animals in the City of
ORDINANCE NO. 91-29 Santa Clarita. The revisions incorporated include, voluntary
registration of cats, inspection permits for rodeo and
transporting dogs in an open vehicle.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Laurene Weste, 22216
Placerita, Santa Clarita, 91321; Gaye McDonald, 15838 Beaver Run
Rd., Canyon Country 91351.
Following discussion regarding interior automobile constraints for
animals and after the reading of the title, it was moved by Darcy
and seconded by Klajic to waive further reading and pass Ordinance
No. 91-29 to a second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Ordinance No. 91-29 passed to second reading.
ITEM 20 Public Information Officer, Gail Foy reported that the City has
CITY NEWSLETTER taken a pro -active approach to Community relations, creating and
implementing an on-going program of two-way communication, through
a variety of techniques including weekly press conferences,
monthly town hall meetings, etc. It has been suggested a City
citizen newsletter, mailed to every household on a regular basis,
may help in reaching those residents who may not read a local
newspaper, listen to the radio or visit local theaters.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Bill Otto, 23341 Alamos
Lane, Newhall, 91321; Trish Lester, 24837 Parchman Ave., Newhall,
91321; Stephanie Weiss, 28936 Deodas Place, Saugus, 91350; Judy
DeLocetta, no address given.
Following discussion regarding the usership of this type of
periodical, expanding the Parks and Recreation brouchure, using
alternative methods to inform the public of the City's activities,
televising the Council Meetings, it was moved by Darcy and
seconded by Heidt to table Item No. 20.
On voice vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
ITEM 21 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that this
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM is a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the
SENIOR HOUSING agenda. She reported that Southern California Presbyterian Homes
development company is proposing to develop approximately 63 units
of Section 202/8 affordable senior housing units on 1.45 acres of
vacant land adjacent to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Santa
Clarita. The City of Santa Clarita recognizes the need for
affordable housing that will provide an independent, secure and
attractive environment in which our seniors can live.
ITEM 22
THE FORMATION OF THE
SANTA CLARITA
FINANCING AUTHORITY
BY THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESOLUTION NO:
91-107, RDA 91-1,
RDA 91-2, JPA 91-1,
JPA 91-2
Addressing the Council on this item were: Harlow Richardson, 1111
No. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA; Connie Worden, P.O. Box 233,
Newhall, 91321.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to authorize the
Mayor to sign the draft letter from the City of Santa Clarita to
the United States Department of HUD on behalf of the City Council.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca reported that in order to
facilitate the financing of various City capital improvements and
projects proposed by the City's five year Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP), the staff recommends that a joint exercise of powers
authority be formed to be known as the "Santa Clarita Public
Financing Authority". This JPA would be formed by the City and
the Redevelopment Agency primarily for the purpose of financing
and funding the acquisition, construction, operation of public
improvements. Bond Council, Mary Ann Goodkind of Burke, Williams,
and Sorenson discussed the legal implications of the formation and
Financial Consultant, Larry Rolap was on hand to answer questions
from Council.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to approve Resolution
No. 91-107, authorizing the formation of a joint powers authority.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
r.. Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Resolution No. 91-107 adopted.
RECESS At 10:38 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed the Council Meeting to the
Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
CALL TO ORDER At 10:38 p.m. Mayor Boyer called the first meeting of the City of
Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency to order.
RDA It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to adopt Reso. RDA
ELECTION OF OFFICERS 91-1 appointing Mayor Boyer as the Chairman, Mayor Pro Tem Klajic
the Vice Chairman, Councilmember Darcy as the Treasurer, and
Councilmember Heidt as the Secretary of the RDA.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boardmembers Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Director McKeon
Motion carried.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to adopt Resolution
No. RDA 91-2 authorizing the formation of the Joint Powers
Authority with the City.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Directors Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:44 p.m. Chairman Boyer adjourned the Redevelopment Agency to
the Santa Clarita Public Financing Authority Meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
At 10:44 Mayor Boyer called the first meeting of the City of Santa
Clarita Joint Powers Authority Meeting to order.
JPA ELECTION OF
OFFICERS It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to adopt Reso. JPA
91-1 appointing Mayor Boyer as the Chairman, Mayor Pro Tem Klajic
the Vice Chairman, Councilmember Darcy as the Treasurer, and
Councilmember Heidt as the as a board member of the JPA.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Resolution JPA 91-1 adopted.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to approve JPA 91-2,
establishing rules and regulations.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Resolution JPA 91-2 adopted.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to reconsider JPA91-1
for staff evaluation.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
'— It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to designate the City
Manager, George Caravalho as the Joint Powers Authority Secretary
and the Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca as the Treasurer
adopting Resolution JPA 91-1 as amended.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: McKeon
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:54 p.m. Chairman Boyer adjourned the JPA Meeting to the
regular City Council Meeting.
RECONVENE The Regular Council Meeting reconvened at 10:54 p.m.
PUBLIC STATEMENT Addressing the Council with regard to having staff monitor the
local water board were: Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac Ct., Saugus;
Robert Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall, 91321.
Addressing the Council in opposition to AB101 were: Ed Dunn,
15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351; Margi Collette,
15921 Live Oak Springs, Canyon Country, 91351; Elain Bingham,
27900 Younbgberry Dr., Saugus, 91350; Margie Brown, Fairport Ave.,
Canyon Country, 91351; Joan Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon
Country, 91351; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351.
It was discussed by Council to delay making a decision on AB101
until they have read the bill. It was moved by Darcy and seconded
by Heidt to return this item back to the legislative committee for
final disposition.
PUBLIC STATEMENT Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
(Council)
Councilmember Darcy requested an information report from Jeff
Kolin regarding the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. She also
commented on a letter received from Senator Marks regarding a
meeting on July 31, 1991 regarding re -districting.
Councilmember Klajic commented on the Elsmere Council Committee
and the reorganization of the Waste Management Committee. She
also commented on holding a study session on various composting
methods and bioconversion facilities and on the CARRING initiative
on a growth management plan and on the formation of a Citizens
Transportation Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Heidt commented on forming a five member
Transportation Committee.
Mayor Boyer requested a status report on the San Fernando Road
construction project.
CLOSED SESSION At 11:44 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed to a closed session for the
purpose of discussing pending litigation under the provisions of
Section 54956.9 Subdivision C.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:51 p.m., Mayor Boyer adjourned the meeting to 6:30 p.m.
August 13, 1991.
ATTEST:
c.. Carl Boyer, Mayor
onna Grin e
City Clerk