HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-08-13 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
AUGUST 13, 1991
CITY CLERK Deputy City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis announced that anyone
ANNOUNCEMENTS wishing to address an item 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 6:36 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa
Clarita, Ca.
INVOCATION Councilmember Darcy led the Council Meeting with a moment of
silent prayer for all P.O.W.'s. and hostages in the world.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Manager's Intern Jennifer Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present except Councilmember Klajic.
Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant
City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Finance
Director, Andrea Daroca; Acting Director of Community
Development, Rich Henderson; Acting Director of Parks and
Recreation, Tom Sorensen; Acting Director of Public Works, Jeff
Kolin; Deputy City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to discuss Items No.
7 and 8, to withdraw Item No. 11 and to approve the agenda as
amended.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Motion carried.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to approve the
minutes of May 23, June 17, June 20, June 25, and July 9, 1991 as
amended.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Abstain: McKeon abstained from voting on the minutes of July 9,
1991.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC COMMENT Public Information Officer, Gail Foy exhibited the public service
announcements which will be presented over the next several
months at the Mann 10 Theater in Valencia.
ITEM 1 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
PUBLIC HEARING Miller -Davis reported that all notices required by law have been
AB 939 PLAN NEGATIVE provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
DECLARATION
Acting Director of Public Works, Jeff Kolin reported that
consistent with the mandates of AB 939 and the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this date has been published
for a public hearing on the environmental assessment of the
City's Source Reduction and Recycling element (SRRE).
Addressing the Council on this item was Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac
Ct., Saugus, 91350.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding publicizing AB 939, it was moved
by Heidt and seconded by McKeon to approve the negative
declaration.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Motion approved.
ITEM 2
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk,
Geri
!^ PUBLIC HEARING
Miller -Davis reported that all notices required by law have
been
FEE REVISIONS TO THE
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
ROUTE 126 & BOUQUET
CANYON BRIDGE & MAJOR
Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reported that On June
11,
THOROUGHFARE
1991 the Council considered an agenda report showing the reasons
CONSTRUCTION FEE
and distribution of the fee revisions for the Bouquet Canyon
and
DISTRICTS:
Route 126 Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction
Fee
RESOLUTIONS TO ADOPT
Districts. Two committee meetings have been conducted
with
FEE REVISIONS & TO
representatives of organizations such as Chambers of Commerce,
TAKE EFFECT
Board of Realtors, Building Industry Association.
IMMEDIATELY AS AN
URGENCY MEASURE
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding affordable housing, it was moved
by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 91-106
and 91-127.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Resolutions No. 91-106 and 91-127 adopted.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to set a public
hearing date for September 10, 1991, on a 30 day extension of the
urgency Resolution No. 91-127.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Motion carried.
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ITEM 3 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
PUBLIC HEARING Miller -Davis reported that all notices required by law have been
APPEAL OF PLANNING provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
COMMISSION DECISION
(RESOLUTION NO. Principal Planner, Rich Henderson exhibited a slide presentation
P90-19) ON TENTATIVE and reported that at the June 4, 1991 meeting, the Planning
PARCEL MAP 20639. THE Commission adopted Resolution P91-19, denying Parcel Map 20639.
PROJECT SITE IS The applicant proposes two flag lots on five acres of land.
LOCATED AT 26103
RAVENHILL ROAD: Addressing the Council in favor of the subdivision were: Marvin
APPROXIMATELY 370 Carter, 26103 Ravenhill Rd., Canyon Country, 91351; Gary Kaiser,
FEET NORTH OF 2307 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, 91506.
PLACERITA CANYON ROAD
Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item was
Steven C. Kristof, 16233 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall, 91321.
Councilmember McKeon excused himself from the discussion of this
item due to a possible conflict of interest.
Following discussion regarding prescriptive rights, it was moved
by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to overturn the Planning
Commission's decision for denial of Tentative Parcel Map 20639
and direct staff to return this item as a resolution for final
approval by Council.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Boyer
Noes: None
Abstain: McKeon
Absent: Klajic
Motion approved
Councilmember Heidt discussed the scheduling of Planning
Commission appeal items and formulating a policy on this matter.
Staff was directed to prepare a policy on this matter using
Council recommendations and schedule this issue for discussion on
the August 27, 1991 Council Meeting.
Councilmember McKeon returned to the meeting, following this
discussion.
ITEM 4 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri
PUBLIC HEARING Miller -Davis reported that all notices required by law have been
APPEAL OF PLOT PLAN provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
89-146 (REQUEST FOR
CONTINUANCE) 28352 Acting Director of Community Development, Rich Henderson reported
SAND CANYON ROAD that the applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's denial
of Plot Plan 89-146 (as revised). The applicant proposes a 35'
high, three-story, 30,712 sq. ft. building. Staff received a
letter from the applicant on August 8th requesting a continuance.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to continue this
item to the October 22, 1991 Council Meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 5 Acting Director of Public Works, Jeff Kolin reported that the
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council at their July 9, 1991 regular meeting took action to pass
ANIMAL CONTROL to second reading Ordinance No. 91-29 adding Title 8 of the Santa
ORDINANCE NO. 91-29 Clarita Municipal Code relating to the control, health and
regulation of animals in the City of Santa Clarita.
Following discussion regarding voluntary cat registration, it was
moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to, adopt Ordinance No.
91-29 adding Title 8 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code relating
to the control, health and regulation of animals in the City of
!^ Santa Clarita.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Ordinance No. 91-29 adopted.
ITEM 5A City Attorney, Carl Newton reported that at the Council meeting
UNFINISHED BUSINESS of July 9th, Council convened the first meeting of the
AMENDING Redevelopment Agency. Council appointed the Director of
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Community Development as the Assistant Executive Director,
ORDINANCE No. 91-39 therefore, Section 4 of Ordinance 89-27 is amended.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to waive further
reading and pass Ordinance No. 91-39 to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Ordinance No. 91-39 passed to second reading.
ITEM 6 Office Manager of Building and Engineering Services, Dick Kopecky
UNFINISHED BUSINESS reported that the Drought Committee has had two meetings since
DROUGHT COMMITTEE the Council last reviewed their recommendations for modifications
REPORT to the Drought Ordinance. Since the Committee's original
recommended modifications, they have discussed additional
modifications based on the review of data regarding current water
consumption and available supply.
Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item
were: Malia Campbell, 27501 Label Ave., Canyon Country, 91351;
Lee Schramling, 19851 W. Sandpiper Dr., Santa Clarita, 91321.
Following discussion regarding meeting with the Drought Committee
as soon as possible in September, appointing a City employee to
serve on the Castaic Water Agency Board, and having a Castaic
Water Board member give a monthly report to Council, it was moved
by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to receive the Drought
Committee's report and hold a joint Study Session with the
Drought Committee on September 11, 1991 at 4:00 p.m.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Motion carried.
RECESS At 7:58 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed the City Council Meeting to the
Public Financing Authority Meeting.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Boyer called the Public Financing Authority Meeting to
order at 7:59 p.m.
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ITEM 1 City Manager, George Caravalho reported that since the formation
NEW BUSINESS of the PFA, staff has worked to formulate the plan for financing
SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC those City projects which will be best served by the PFA Bond
FINANCING Pool. These include major street and road construction and the
�^ AUTHORITY/ACQUISITION acquisition of City Hall. He provided specific information on
OF CITY HALL BUILDING the acquisition and financing of City Hall.
Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Ken
Dean, 26702 Pea Jay, Canyon Country, 91351; John Steffen, 22714
Espuella Dr., Saugus, 91350.
Councilmember McKeon excused himself from the meeting due to a
possible conflict of interest.
Following discussion regarding support of the financing measures,
and the name of the City Hall building, it was moved by Heidt and
seconded by Darcy to receive the information and continue to the
meeting of August 27 for approval of PFA Consultants and further
development of the financing.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Abstain: McKeon
Motion carried.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve the
purchase of the Valencia National Bank building subject to the
^^ terms and conditions outlined in the purchase agreement and
authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement for the purchase
price of 11.5 million dollars and vest in the City Manager the
power to negotiate the contingency items, name of building, and
selection of escrow company.
On roll call vote:
Ayes; Darcy, Heidt, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Abstain: McKeon
Motion carried.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern was Jack
Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351.
RECESS
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At 8:35 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed the Public Financing Authority
Meeting to the regular City Council Meeting.
At 8:35 p.m. Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular City Council
Meeting.
RECESS
At 8:35 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed the regular City Council
RECONVENE Meeting.
At 8:55 p.m. Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular City Council
Meeting.
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ITEM 7 There was a question from Council regarding the timeline on this
CONSENT CALENDAR program.
REFUSE DISCOUNT FOR
SENIORS, DISABLED AND Addressing the Council on this item was Jack Ancona, 29552
LOW INCOME PERSONS Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351.
ITEM 8 There was a question from Council regarding the financing of the
CONSENT CALENDAR bridge in this area.
NORTHEAST CORNER
MAGIC MOUNTAIN
PARKWAY AND VALENCIA
BOULEVARD PARCEL MAP
NO. 22011 - A PHASE
OF TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP 17362 APPROVAL OF
THE MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF THE
OFFERS OF DEDICATION
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF STORM
DRAINS TO LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT - RESOLUTION
NO. 91-115
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
INTERIM CONTRACT WITH
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
COMMITTEE ON AGING
FOR DIAL -A -RIDE
SERVICES
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
DECLARATION OF
INTENTION TO VACATE
CHINKAPIN STREET EAST
OF TORREY PINES DRIVE
- RESOLUTION NO.
91-121
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
BARBACOA DRIVE ET AL
(PROJECT NO. 90-05)
REQUEST TO ADVERTISE
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
VALENCIA BOULEVARD
FROM CREEKSIDE ROAD
TO BOUQUET CYN. RD.
(PROJECT 90-19)
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION - BID
AWARD
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
LYONS AVE. EXTENSION
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ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
BEGONIA LANE PARK
DESIGN CONTRACT
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
PURCHASE OF HEAVY
DUTY STRIPER
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT
PROGRAM
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT
FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BY THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA AND
MICHAEL BRANDMAN
ASSOCIATES, INC.
ITEM 21
CONSENT CALENDAR
POW/MIA RECOGNITION
PROGRAM - RESOLUTION
NO. 91-124
ITEM 22
CONSENT CALENDAR
WILEY CYN. RD. AT
WILEY CYN. SCHOOL
RESOLUTION NO. 91-119
ITEM 23
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION APPROVING
APPLICATION FOR CATIA
GRANT FROM PROP. 116
RESOLUTION NO. 91-122
ITEM 24
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-117
ITEM 25
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-118
ITEM 26
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-123
ITEM 26A
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-126
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to approve Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 7-10 and 12-26A.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
r. Noes: None
Absent: Klajic,
Consent Calendar Items 7-10 and 12-26A adopted.
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ITEM 31 Acting Director of Public Works, Jeff Kolin reported that prior
NEW BUSINESS to incorporation, Los Angeles County contracted for school
CROSSING GUARD crossing guards to serve the area. After incorporation, the City
SERVICES continued to provide school crossing guards on a contractual
basis. Recently, Protector Services Corporation failed in their
contractual duties to reimburse the crossing guards. Fortunately
for the City, the crossing guards and their supervisors have
dutifully remained at their jobs and have continued to provide
safe crossing conditions for the children of Santa Clarita.
Administrative Assistant, Dennis Luppens discussed the budget
sources for this item.
Addressing the Council on this item was Karl Englund, 25825
Tournament Rd., Valencia, 91355.
Following discussion regarding payment due for the crossing
guards, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to authorize
staff to implement an in-house crossing guard program under the
direct administration of the Department of Public Works.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Motion carried.
ITEM 27 Councilmember Heidt reported that by her request a proposition to
NEW BUSINESS include these measures as a formal policy be introduced as an
POW/MIA CONCERNS agenda item. Resolution No. 91-128 formally exhibits Santa
RESOLUTION NO. 91-128 Clarita's support of the POW/MIA members.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Sally Branson, 23450
San Fernando, Santa Clarita, 91321; Terry Warden, 19809 Keaton
St., Canyon Country, 91351.
Following discussion regarding incorporating the speakers
comments into the resolution, and sending copies of the
resolution to Washington D.C. and other cities, it was moved by
McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution 91-128.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Resolution 91-128 adopted.
ITEM 28 City Manager, George Caravalho reported that this item is on the
NEW BUSINESS agenda for review and discussion of the policy to appoint
APPOINTMENT TO Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissioners. It is now the
PLANNING COMMISSION appropriate time to review the present policy on appointments and
make any necessary changes.
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Addressing the Council on this item were: Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia,
Canyon Country, 91351; Maureen Focht, 28650 Visco, Saugus, 91350;
Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing, Newhall, 91321; Ken Dean, 26702
n Pea Jay, Canyon Country, 91351; Lee Schramling, 19851 W.
Sandpiper P1., Santa Clarita, 91321; Terry Warden, 19809 Keaton
St., Canyon Country, 91351; Marsha McClean, 24519 Breckenridge
P1., Newhall, 91321; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa
Clarita, 91351; John Drew, 24807 Parchman Ave., Newhall, 91321.
Following discussion regarding the appointment process, defense
of Commissioners appointed by Council, policy changes, it was
moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to hold a public hearing on
policy change procedures.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt
Noes: McKeon, Boyer
Absent: Klajic
Motion does not pass. No action taken.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to establish a
policy stating that Commission vacancies are nominated by
individual Councilmembers and ratified by the entire Council.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, McKeon
Noes: Heidt, Boyer
Absent: Klajic
Motion does not pass. No action taken.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to appoint Dave
Doughman to the Planning Commission.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: Heidt
Absent: Klajic
Motion approved.
ITEM 29 City Manager, George Caravalho reported that recently the City
NEW BUSINESS departments were organized to allow for services to be provided
ORDINANCES 91-33, more efficiently. The re -organization requires amending several
91-34, 91-35, 91-36 Ordinances which deal with the City structures.
Following discussion regarding and after reading the title of
Ordinance Nos. 91-33, 91-34, 91-35 91-36, it was moved by McKeon
and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and pass Ordinance
Nos. 91-33, 91-34, 91-35, 91-36 to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent. Klajic
Ordinance Nos. 91-33, 91-34, 91-35, 91-36 passed to second
reading.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: John
Steffen, 22714 Espuella Dr., Saugus, 91350; Allan Cameron, 2612
Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351; John Drew, 24807 Parchman
Ave., Newhall, 91321; Terry Warden, 19809 Keaton St., Canyon
.- Country, 91351; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing, Newhall, 91321;
Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac, Saugus, 91350.
ITEM 30 Acting Director of Public Works, Jeff Kolin reported that the
NEW BUSINESS City currently has nine commuter buses ordered through Neoplan
PURCHASE OF TWO U.S.A. Corporation. This equipment will be utilized when the
ADDITIONAL COMMUTER City assumes the operation of commuter bus service with its own
BUSES buses. It is felt that the nine buses ordered will not be
sufficient to meet the demand.
Addressing .the Council on this item was Doris L. Meyer, 26211
Valley Point Lane, Newhall, 91321.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to authorize the
purchase of two additional commuter buses from Neoplan U.S.A.
Corporation.
On roll call vote;
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Absent: Klajic
Motion carried.
ITEM 32
City Manager, George Caravalho, reported that upon adoption of
NEW BUSINESS
the General Plan on June 25, 1991, the City Council expressed
�-- PRELIMINARY REPORT ON
their intent to further receive the Planning Commission's
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
recommendations on an implementation program for the 12 elements
GENERAL PLAN WITH
of the plan. The newly adopted General Plan includes a strong
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
policy direction for growth management in Santa Clarita as a
FURTHER STUDY AND
result of Council's direction at a study session held in October,
POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT
1990. The General Plan recognizes that in all policy areas,
OF AN ORDINANCE FOR
further implementation is necessary in order to implement and
THE CITY'S GROWTH
follow through on General Plan commitments.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Addressing the Council on this item were: Jack Ancona, 29552
Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351; Lee Schramling, 19851 W. Sandpiper
Place, Santa Clarita, 91321; John Drew, 24807 Parchman Ave.,
Newhall, 91321.
Following discussion regarding development standards and
developer agreements, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by
Darcy to accept the status report and give direction to staff and
Planning Commission to proceed in developing ordinances,
including a City wide growth management ordinance, and report
back to the Council at the September 24th meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to
draft an ordinance governing the use of developer agreements.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION City Manager, George Caravalho thanked the Council for their
(Staff) support of the Public Finance Authority and the decision to
purchase the City Hall building.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Councilmember Darcy commented on an accident which occurred in
(Council) front of a citizens home on Wiley Canyon Road and requested that
the City place a barricade in front of the home.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:08 p.m. it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to
adjourn the City Council Meeting to 6:30 p.m. August 27, 1991.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ATTEST:
onna Grindey
City Clerk
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