HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-10 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
September 10, 1991
CITY CLERK City Clerk, Donna Grindey announced that anyone wishing to
ANNOUNCEMENT 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.
INVOCATION Pastor Ken Teel from the Lily of the Valley Church in Saugus
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 Carl Boyer in the City,
Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa
Clarita, CA.
FLAG SALUTE Mr. Keysor 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; Assistant City Attorney, Tim McOsker; Director of
Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin; Director of Public Works,
John Medina; Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca; Director of
Community Development, Lynn Harris; City Clerk, Donna
Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve the
agenda of September 11, 1991.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve the
minutes of August 27, 1991.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 1 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
AB939 Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that
consistent with the mandates of AB939, this date has been
published for a public hearing to adopt the City's Source
Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous
Waste Element. The County Local Task Force did not provide
their comments within the 15 -day comment period.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to continue this
public hearing to September 24, 1991.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Addressing the Council with a rebuttal on this item was Joel
Kirschenstein, 2835 Townsgate Ave., Westlake.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding upgrading the community, 66
year lease, limit of the CUP, rear access of the center
adjacent to the neighborhood, installing a bus stop,
landscaping street medians, realigning the streets, the
neighbors in the area, building design, and providing a
buffer zone between the development and the neighborhood, it
was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to schedule a
meeting between the developer, school district officials,
City staff, and area residents to reach a compromise and
return the results to the Planning Commission as soon as
possible.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer
Noes: McKeon
Motion carried.
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
ITEM 4 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
APPEAL OF THE provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
PLANNING COMMISSION'S
DENIAL OF DEVELOPMENT Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris and Principal
AGREEMENT Planner, Rich Henderson reported that the applicants, Sierra
Heights and Wm. S. Hart Union High School District, are
appealing the Planning Commission's denial for Development
Agreement 91-001 to allow ten years for the build -out of
approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 45416 for 253 homes on
121 acres. VTTM is located west of the terminus of Canvas
Street and south-easterly of Sierra Highway.
ITEM 5 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris and Principal
PUBLIC HEARING Planner, Rich Henderson reported that the applicants, P&V
APPEAL OF THE Enterprises and William S. Hart Union High School District
PLANNING COMMISSION'S are appealing the Planning Commission's denial for
DENIAL OF DEVELOPMENT Development Agreement 91-002 to allow ten years for the
AGREEMENT 91-002 build -out of approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 48101 for
161 homes and a junior high school site on 80 acres. VTTM
is located southerly of Via Princessa, easterly of Rainbow
Glen Drive and south of the terminus of May Way.
Addressing the Council in favor of Item Nos. 4 and 5 were:
Chuck Cohen, One Boardwalk, Thousand Oaks, 91360; Clyde
Smyth, 21515 Redvern Dr., Santa Clarita.
Addressing the Council with a neutral position on Item Nos.
4 and 5 was Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to impose
additional Bridge and Thoroughfare District fees to a total
of $7,200 per unit to meet Planning Commission's concerns
and approve the Development Agreements and to direct staff
to return this item with an ordinance for the development
agreements.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 6
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
EXTENSION OF THE
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
URGENCY MEASURE FOR
financing plan for the City, the staff recommends approval
REVISING THE FEES FOR
Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that
ROUTE 126 & BOUQUET
on August 13, 1991, Council approved the fee revisions for
CYN. BRIDGE AND MAJOR
the Route 126 and Bouquet Canyon Bridge and Thoroughfare
THOROUGHFARE
Construction Fee Districts by regular resolution and as an
CONSTRUCTION FEE
urgency meaure. The approval of this regular resolution for
DISTRICT - RESOLUTION
fee revisions made the new fees effective in 60 days. As an
NO. 91-137
interim authority, the urgency measure was also approved and
adopted to make the fees effective immediately and to
continue for a period of 30 days. Government Code 66017
provides for an additional 30 -day extension on the interim
authority.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
�+ Following Discussion regarding excluding plans currently in
the plan check process, and inserting a disclaimer regarding
fee increases, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt
to adopt Resolution 91-137.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-137 adopted.
RECESS At 10:04 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed the Regular City Council
Meeting to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT
Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca reported that in order to
AGENCY
facilitate the financing of the acquisition of a portion of
ITEM 1
the Valencia Bank Building and begin a more integrated
NEW BUSINESS
financing plan for the City, the staff recommends approval
APPROVAL OF
of the issuance by the Santa Clarita Public Financing
EXECUTION, SALE &
Authority of its revenue bonds (Pool Bonds) in an aggregate
DELIVERY OF
principal amount not to exceed $24,000,000. Consultant to
CERTIFICATES OF
the City Larry Rolapp gave a report on the City's rating.
PARTICIPATION -
RESOLUTION NOS. RDA
Following discussion regarding the City's rating and use of
91-3 & RDA 91-4
the bond monies, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by
McKeon to approve Resolution Nos. RDA 91-3 & RDA 91-4.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Lee Schramling,
19851 W. Sandpiper P1., Santa Clarita, 91321; Robert
Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall, 91321.
RECESS
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution Nos. RDA 91-3, 91-4 adopted.
At 10:20 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed the Redevelopment Agency
Meeting to the Public Financing Authority Meeting.
PUBLIC FINANCING Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca reported that in order to
AUTHORITY facilitate the financing of the acquisition of a portion of
ITEM 1 the Valencia Bank Building and begin a more integrated
NEW BUSINESS financing plan for the City, the staff recommends approval
APPROVAL OF of the issuance by the Santa Clarita Public Finanicng
EXECUTION, SALE & Authority of its revenue bonds (Pool Bonds) in an aggregate
DELIVERY OF LOCAL principal amount not to exceed $24,000,000.
AGENCY REVENUE BONDS
RESOLUTION NOS. JPA It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt
91-4 & 91-5 Resolution Nos. JPA 91-4 & JPA 91-5.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution Nos. JPA 91-4 & JPA. 91-5 adopted.
RECESS At 10:30 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed the Public Financing
Authority Meeting to the regular City Council Meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were:
Wendy Nelson, 27712 Wakefield Road, Castaic, 91384
requesting a Fitness Week Proclamation and a $5,000 grant;
John Steffen, 22714 Espuella, Saugus, 91350 regarding Summit
Park and its use; Doris Meyer, 26211 Valley Point Lane,
Newhall, 91321 who thanked the Council for the transit
service; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore, Santa Clarita
regarding the widening of Soledad; Robert Lathrop, 25105
Highspring, Newhall, 91321 regarding the suppression of
information from the public and defining the field of
confidentiality of City documents.
ITEM 7 It was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKeon to approve the
CONSENT CALENDAR consent calendar.
BARBACOA ET AL
(PROJECT 90-05) BID On roll call vote:
AWARD Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klaic, McKeon, Boyer
ITEM 8 Noes: None
CONSENT CALENDAR Consent calendar approved.
AUTHORIZATION TO BID
THE SIERRA VISTA
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LIGHTING PROJECT
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR _
AUTHORIZATION FOR
CITY TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR THE
PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE CIVIC
CENTER PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 91-142
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
PHASE III/IV (PROJECT
91-27) STATE/CITY
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
(DISTRICT AGREEMENT
NO. 4021) RESOLUTION
NO. 91-139
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
40 BUS STOP SHELTERS
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 91-140
ITEM 13
NEW BUSINESS
JOINT RESOLUTION
ENACTING DEVELOPER
IMPACT FEES ON BEHALF
OF SANTA CLARITA
VALLEY SCHOOL
DISTRICTS
RESOLUTION NO. 91-143
City Manager, George Caravalho reported that approximately
two years ago the City, County, and school districts of Wm.
S. Hart Union High School, Sulphur Springs, Castaic,
Newhall, and Saugus Union began meeting with representatives
from the Building Industry Association and local developers
for purposes of developing a reasonable compromise between
all parties to establish an appropriate school mitigation
fee. On August 1st, the task force held its final meeting
establishing the school mitigation fee at $2.50 per sq. ft.
of new residential development.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Pat
Saletore, 22610 Lilac Ct., Saugus, 91350.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to establish
-* September 24, 1991, as the date for a public hearing on the
draft joint Resolution 91-143 establishing a Citywide school
mitigation fee for all projects in the City at $2.50 per
square foot and authorizing the Mayor to transmit a letter
to the Castaic School District offering the City's
assistance.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 14 Mayor Boyer reported that the traffic engineering staff has
NEW BUSINESS received a request from Saugus Union School District to
CABALLETA DRIVE remove the existing school bus loading zone which is located
ADJACENT TO EMBLEM along the west side of Cabelleta. Drive adjacent to Emblem
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary School.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-138
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKeon to adopt
Resolution 91-138 rescinding "No Stopping 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
School Days Buses Excepted" regulation along the west side
of Caballeta Drive between Paraguay Drive and Espuella Drive
and direct staff to remove the existing signs that affect
this Resolution.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
!—* Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-138 adopted.
ITEM 15 Mayor Boyer reported that Council Study Sessions are
NEW BUSINESS currently scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month.
CITY COUNCIL STUDY This item is on the agenda to discuss the potential for
SESSION SCHEDULE changing this day to another day due to scheduling conflicts.
Following discussion regarding various meeting days, it was
determined by Council to hold City Council Study Sessions
when there is a 5th Wednesday in the month.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 17 City Manager, George Caravalho reported that the manual of
NEW BUSINESS Commissioners, adopted in October, 1988, outlined the
APPOINTMENT TO process for appointment of committee members. It is now the
COMMITTEES appropriate time to review the present policy on
appointments to committees and make any necessary changes.
Addressing the Council on this item was Pat Saletore, 22610
Lilac Ct., Saugus, 91350.
Following discussion regarding the original policy on Parks
& Recreation and Planning Commission appointments, each
Councilmember appointing a Commissioner, changing the term
of service for Commissioners to coincide with the
Councilmembers, the interview process, it was determined
that each Councilmember would appoint one Commissioner and
the Commissioner's term would coincide with the appointing
Councilmember's term. Council directed staff to return this
item for approval on the September 24, 1991 Council Meeting.
ITEM 18 Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that a Solid
NEW BUSINESS Waste Committee is needed to assist the Public Works
SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE Department to coordinate and implement the City's source
reduction and recycling element required by AB 939. staff
has identified the tasks which the Committee should address
which are different from the former Committee.
Addressing the Council on this matter was Pat Saletore,
22610 Lilac Ct., Saugus, 91350.
Following discussion regarding the size of the Committee and
financial disclosure statements, it was moved by Klaijc and
seconded by Darcy to authorize the creation of an ad-hoc
Integrated Solid Waste Management Committee to the Public
Works Department with members to be composed of
representatives from civic groups and citizens at large.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 19 Mayor Boyer reported that in order to facilitate the
NEW BUSINESS financing of the acquisition of a portion of the Valencia
APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE Bank Building and begin a more integrated financing plan for
OF CERTIFICATES OF the City, the staff recommends approval of the issuance by
PARTICIPATION (CITY the Santa Clarita Public Financing Authority of its revenue
HALL BUILDING bonds (Pool Bonds) in an aggregate principal amount not to
PROJECT) RESOLUTION exceed $24,000,000.
NO. 91-145
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt
Resolution 91-145 authorizing the City to enter into a base
lease, lease and agency agreement with the Redevelopment
Agency and a commitment agreement and purchase contract with
the Redevelopment Agency and the PFA to sell the
certificates to the PFA pool.
Following discussion regarding transmitting a letter to L.A.
County regarding solid waste management, it was moved by
McKeon and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to include the
language indicated in the staff report in the City's AB939
plan and to transmit a letter to L.A. County regarding solid
waste management.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 21 Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that the
NEW BUSINESS success of the new local bus system has created a demand for
LOCAL BUSES additional services which can be provided with the existing
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE buses in the fleet. The City has an opportunity to purchase
buses through a very attractive financing program in
conjunction with the Los Angeles County Transportation
Commisson.
Addressing the Council on this item was Doris Meyer, 26211
Valley Point Lane, Newhall, 91321.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to authorize
the purchase of five additional local system buses through
the LACTC Bonding Authority.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Resolution No. 91-145 adopted.
ITEM 20
NEW BUSINESS
Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that at the
CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED
September 4th study session, staff made a presentation of
Material Recovery Facilities
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
and the County Integrated Waste
Management Task Force
COUNTY INTEGRATED
comments on the City's AB939 plan.
Staff was directed to draft language to
WASTE MANAGEMENT TASK
FORCE
address the items
relating to the recycling, composting and 15 -year disposal
capacity indicating the City commmitment to
pursue strong
agreements with other jurisdictions to provide for
a
regional approach to manage solid waste.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Marsha McLean,
24519 Breckenridge P1., Newhall, 91321; Pat Saletore, 22610
Lilac Ct., Saugus, 91350.
Following discussion regarding transmitting a letter to L.A.
County regarding solid waste management, it was moved by
McKeon and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to include the
language indicated in the staff report in the City's AB939
plan and to transmit a letter to L.A. County regarding solid
waste management.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 21 Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that the
NEW BUSINESS success of the new local bus system has created a demand for
LOCAL BUSES additional services which can be provided with the existing
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE buses in the fleet. The City has an opportunity to purchase
buses through a very attractive financing program in
conjunction with the Los Angeles County Transportation
Commisson.
Addressing the Council on this item was Doris Meyer, 26211
Valley Point Lane, Newhall, 91321.
It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to authorize
the purchase of five additional local system buses through
the LACTC Bonding Authority.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 22 Director of Finance, Andrea Daroca reported that a
NEW BUSINESS resolution will be presented to Council approving,
LOCAL BUS FINANCING authorizing and directing the execution of a certain
agreement with the Los Angeles County Transportaiton
Commission and authorizing other official action in
connection with a pledge by the City of its Proposition A
moneys.
This item was continued by Council to the September 24, 1991
Council Meeting.
PUBLIC STATEMENT Councilmember Darcy suggested that a committee comprised of
(Council) VFW members and Sand Canyon homeowners be formed to mediate
the dispute between the two groups and also discussed was
the security problem at the Hart Museum.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
F a ri ey
-47t?y C er
Councilmember Heidt commented on the MetroLink September
13th signing ceremony and the Wm. S. Hart Mansion security
system. She also commented on the interoffice memo
regarding the Regional Growth Management Seminar.
At 12:00 a.m. it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy
to adjourn the City Council Meeting to September 24, 1991.
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Carl Boyer, Mayor