HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-28 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
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6:30 P.M.
January 28, 1992
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INVOCATION - Darcy
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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January 14, 1992
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APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF THE STEVE
MINRE PROPOSAL, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 12387. THE
PROJECT SITE. IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET
SOUTH-EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF CHOKE CHERRY LANE
AND PLACERITA CANYON ROAD - At the appellant's
request, this item was continued from the City
Council hearing of November 26, 1991. Steve Minke,
the applicant, is appealing the Planning
Commission's denial of his proposal to subdivide a
5.23 acre parcel into four new residential lots.
In denying this application, the Planning
Commission reviewed this project and determined
that the primary area of concern is the question of
adequate legal access. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open
public hearing, receive public testimony and uphold
the Planning Commission's denial of Tentative
Parcel Map 12387.
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APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 91-005 - The Planning
Commission on September 3, 1991 denied Conditional
Use Permit 91-005. The applicant requests a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for'the continued
use of an existing meeting assembly hall (VFW Post
#6885) in an A-1-2 zone. The property is located
at 27009 Sand Canyon Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Uphold the Planning Commission's denial of
Conditional Use Permit 91-005, and direct staff to
return to the Council with a resolution of denial.
This denial may include a modification of the
"stay" period -granted by the Commission.
INFINISHED BUSINESS
VALENCIA MALL - On September 24, 1990, an item was
brought to the City Council which described several
items to be included in an agreement with Newhall
Land and Farming regarding the financing of the
Valencia Mall. Staff was directed to draft and
execute an agreement with Newhall Land and Farming
to include the certain items described in the
memorandum at that time. An agreement has been
reached with NL&F but not exactly the same
agreement as directed by Council. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve the proposal.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-24 - This resolution
establishes policies, provisions, and criteria for
the evaluation of development agreements and to
transmit direction to the Planning Commission for
their use in making recommendations to the Council
on development agreements. The resolution was last
brought before the Council at the meeting of
January 14, 1992, .where the Council requested that
a change be drafted into the resolution.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 92-24.
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5. RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF TANDAM BUILDERS' PROJECT
(MASTER CASE. NO. 90-153; CUP 90-021) FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOY THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER AT 18830 SOLEDAD CANYON
ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 92-22 - At its meeting of
January 14, 1992 the City Council denied the
McDonald's Corporation appeal of the Planning
Commission's approval of the Tandem Builders'
proposed shopping center at 18800 Soledad Canyon
Road. Pursuant to this action, staff has. prepared
a resolution. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt
Resolution No. 92-22 upholding the Planning
Commission approval.
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6. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - At its January 14th
meeting, Council continued this report to January
28th to allow staff to meet with Mr. Richard Jewett
to discuss his proposed Sports Canyon Development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff to work with both
Recreation Technologist and Sports Canyon
Development in the preliminary planning stages;
work with Recreation` Technologist to conduct a
site/product feasibility study to augment City
needs and services recognizing private market place
objectives; and report back to Council by 7/1/92.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be
enacted by one motion unless a request is made for
discussion, in which case, the item(s) will be removed
from the Consent Calendar and will be considered
separately following this portion of the agenda.
7. COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT 1992 - The City Council
allocated $100,000 to assist Social Service
Agencies for the current year. The City's
community Service Grant Program was designed to
provide assistance to social service community
agencies with the intention of enhancing the
quality of life in the City. A selection committee
comprised of Council members Darcy and Heidt, plus
staff members reviewed all of the grant
applications. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award eligible
recipients as noted.
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8. CANVASS OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF APRIL 14,
1992 - RESOLUTION NO. 92-25 - The General Municipal
Election will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 1992.
On the first Tuesday after the election. April 21,
1992, the City Council shall meet in the Council_
Chambers to canvass the election returns and to
install newly elected officers. The Council
declare elected, the persons having the highest
number of votes given for each office. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 92-25.
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9. PLANNING AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF
LYONS AVENUE AND SAN FERNANDO ROAD - In connection
with deliberations on the General Plan, the matter
of designation of property east of the intersection
of Lyons Avenue and San Fernando Road was
discussed. At the conclusion of deliberations, it
was determined to temporarily retain the previously
proposed designation of RL in •that area pending
further decisions on the future alignment of the
extension of Lyons Avenue. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Community Development Dept. prepare a study of the
area in the vicinity of the extension of Lyons
Avenue, east of San Fernando Rd., upon completion
of the Lyons Ave. alignment studies; and the
Planning Commission consider industrial and/or
commercial zoning in conjunction with the public
hearing now in process on the Unified Development
Code and Zoning Map and forward its recommendation
to the City Council.
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10. PROHIBITION OF ON -STREET PARKING ALONG PORTIONS OF
ARROYO PARR DRIVE AND DEL MONTE DRIVE VEST OF
MCBEAN PARKWAY. TEMPORARY PARKING ALONG DEL MONTE
DRIVE EAST OF MCBEAN PARKWAY - RESOLUTION NOS.
92-10 AND 92-11 - Several citizens have expressed
their concerns over certain traffic issues relating
to Arroyo Park Drive and Del Monte Drive west of
McBean Parkway. Traffic engineering has completed
a study which indicates portions of these roadways
need to be regulated as "no parking" zone because
of the side streets and driveways to 'sight
visibility. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution
Nos. 92-10 and 92-11.
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11. BARBACOA DRIVE ET AL - PROJECT 90-05 - PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE - On September 10, 1991, Council awarded
a contract for the subject project to Calif.
Pavement Maintenance Co., Inc. This project has
been completed to the satisfaction of the Director
of Community Development. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept the work performed by the contractor, direct
the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion,
direct staff to release 1OI retention 35 days after
Notice of Completion is recorded.
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12. VALENCIA BLVD.. AT MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY (PROJECT
NO. 90-22) - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - On November 12,
1991, Council awarded a contract for the subject
project to E.C. Construction Co. This project has
been completed to the satisfaction of the Director
of Community Development. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept the work performed by the contractor, direct
the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion,
direct staff to release 10% retention 35 days after
Notice of Completion is recorded.
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13. MASTER AGREEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS
FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
The State/Local Transportation Partnership Program
identifies and participates in funding locally
supported projects. An eligible project must be
constructed on a local road, a State highway, or an
exclusive mass transit guideway and must either
increase capacity, extend service to a new area, or
extend the useful life of the roadway a minimum of
10 years. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve State/Local
Entity Master Agreement No. SLTPP-5450; and approve
Program Supplement Nos. 001, 002 and 003.
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14. MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARRYAY 7IDENING RIGHT-OF-7AY
ACQUISITION - This item is to advise the Council of
a delay in funding for their project and to request
that staff continue its efforts to secure the
necessary right-of-way to implement the project
when funds are available. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direct the City Attorney and the Community
Development Dept. to continue processing
right-of-way acquisition for Magic Mountain Parkway
as originally directed by Council on March 13, 1991.
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15. ANNEXATION TO SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 26 -
RESOLUTION NO. 92-20 - This is a joint resolution
to approve and accept the. negotiated exchange of
property tax revenues as a result the proposed
annexation no. 265 of a parcel on Lost Canyon Road
to County Sanitation District No. 26. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 92-20.
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16. CHANGE IN PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING DATES - RESOLUTION NO. 92-23 - The Parks
and Recreation Commission's. regular meeting has
been scheduled for the second Monday of each
month. This meeting date was originally selected
so that the Director of Parks and Recreation could
attend the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
meetings, which were scheduled on the first and
third Mondays of each month and now have expanded
their number of meetings. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Resolution No. 92-23, authorizing a change
in the regular meeting date of the Parks and
Recreation Commission to the first Thursday of each
month at 7:00 p.m.
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17. ISSUING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 90-91 TREE SPRAYING CONTRACT - The contract
for tree pest control spraying throughout the City
of Santa Clarita per specifications has been
completed to the satisfaction of the Director of
Parks and Recreation. The contractor who performed
the work is Chemlawn Corporation. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Accept the work performed by Chemlawn
Corporation, authorize release of surety bonds, and
direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of
Completion for the project.
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18. RESOLUTION OF CONSENT FOR GRANT APPLICATION UNDER
AB 471(KATZ) - RESOLUTION NO. 92-27 - Santa Clarita
is eligible to apply for grants established by
AB471, Resource Agency Program. The.funds would be
used in the Santa Clarita River Corridor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 92-27
supporting the Environmental Enhancement and
Mitigation Program.
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19. LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARR, BEACH AND RECREATION ACT
OF 1992 REVISED FUNDING BREAKDOWN & UPDATE - The
above Act has been revised to make it more
attractive to the electorate. Recent polling data
shows that Los Angeles County voters continue to
strongly support this park measure, as long: as the
average cost to the average homeowner is' about $1
per month. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council receive
and file the information and continue its support
for this project.
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20. DAYWORKER PROGRESS REPORT - For almost two years
the City has continued to assess, research and
implement Council directed actions in an effort to
address the dayworker situation in the City. The
report provides an update of the City's current
progress on . this issue and continuing efforts
underway. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the report
and direct staff to implement the City's interim
action plan.
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21. COUNTY MONITORING: AMCAL TENTATIVE TRACT 46353 -
This project is a proposal to the County of Los
Angeles by Amcal-Mint Canyon Fund to subdivide and
develop an approximately 65 -acre parcel into two
multi -family lots and one open -space lot. The site
is located on the east side of Sierra Highway,
north of the City boundary and south of Sand Canyon
Road. RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Review attachments and
direct staff to transmit the attached letter to the
Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission on
January 29, 1992.
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22. RESOLUTION NO. 92-16 - Check Register $2 -
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt.
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23. RESOLUTION NO. 92-26 - Check Register $3 -
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt.
NEV BUSINESS
24. MID YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 92-32
Each year at this time, the City takes the
opportunity to assess its budgetary condition.
This year,. given the present condition of the
national and State economy, it is critical to
continually monitor the City's budgetary and
financial position. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adjust
revenues, adjust the Contingency Account and County
appropriation and adopt Resolution 92-32 to reflect
the mid year adjustment.
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25. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL GRANT REQUEST -
Councilman Boyer requested that a grant request
from the Santa Clarita Valley Arts Council for
$25,000 be discussed by the City Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the grant request and
provide direction to staff.
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26. GRAFFITI REVARD PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 92-6 - The
City Council in its meeting of November 26,. 1991,
directed staff to develop a City Reward Program to
supplement the City's Graffiti Abatement Program.
Accordingly, staff has researched the successful
programs which have been implemented by the cities
of Glendale and Palmdale, and have modeled Santa
Clarita program along these same lines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and adopt Resolution
No. 92-6.
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27. GOLDEN, VALLEY ROAD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FUNDING AND
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 48117 - This
agreement is a funding and acquisition agreement
under which .the developer of vesting Tentative Map
(Percy Vaz/Amcal) agrees to participate in the
formation of an assessment district financially to
construct Golden Valley Road between the Antelope
Valley Freeway and Sierra Highway. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Review, approve and authorize the Mayor to
sign the Golden Valley Road Assessment District
Funding and Acquisition Agreement and direct staff
to continue processing modifications to the
condition of approval for the other . four
developments . with provisions for execution of
funding and acquisition agreements with them; and
direct staff to continue processing the formation
of the Golden Valley Rd. Assessment District.
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28. VESTING TRACT NO. 48117 (PERCY VA2/AMCAL) APPROVAL
OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF
DEDICATION FOR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD, SOUTHEASTERLY OF
GREEN MOUNTAIN. DRIVE - A condition of this map,
which was approved by the Planning Commission, was
to participate in the funding of Golden Valley Rd.
from Sierra Hwy, to State Route 14. Five
developers have agreed to improve the entire
roadway within one year of occupancy of the
development or three years of final map approval
and form an assessment district on their properties
to pay for the roadway costs. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the map, accept the offers of dedication
for subdivision improvements, accept work
agreements and improvement securities, and instruct
the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the
face of the Map.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (10:00 P.M.)
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the City . Council on any item on the agenda except for
the public hearings. The public may also address the
Council on items not on the agenda but those items will
not be acted upon by Council at this _meeting other than
to review and return without action or direct staff.
PUBLIC STATEMENT (Staff)
PUBLIC STATEMENT (Council)
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to
direct comments to staff or the public on items of
interest.
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