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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-10 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1.9.87 1992 COUNCIL ACTION March 10, 1992 A G E N D A CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT During the Public Participation portion of the meeting each person should prepare a three (3) minute presentation. Public Participation speaker's slips must be submitted to the City Clerk before 7:00 P.M. 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. Each person addressing the Council has three minutes in.which to speak, at which time the red light on the Council dies will appear. --------------------------------------------------------- EXECUTIVE MEETING (6:30 - 7:00 P.M.) This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. No action will .be taken prior to 7:30 p.m. This session is open to the public. --------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (7:00 - 7:30 P.M.) This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on any item on the agenda except for the public hearings. The public may also address the Council an 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. ALL speakers must call or submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk prior to 7:00 P.M. and prepare a three minute . presentation. The thirty minutes allowed for public input will be divided by the number of people wishing to speak, maximum time allowed will be three minutes. [] INVOCATION - McKeon [] CALL TO ORDER [] FLAG SALUTE [] ROLL CALL [] PRESENTATIONS Trip Mellinger [] Kevin Koskela Recycling Awards [] APPROVAL OF AGENDA [] APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 28, 1992 February 18, 1992 February 25, 1992 -1- City Council Agenda March 10, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION [] Staff [j Speakers [] Motion [] Discussion [] Vote [] Staff [] Speakers [] Motion [] Discussion [] Vote [] Staff [] Speakers [] Motion [] Discussion [] Vote UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. ZONE CHANGE 90-005, ORDINANCE NO. 92-2 - Ordinance No. 92-2, was introduced and. passed to second reading.at the Council meeting of February Z5, 1992, from A-2-1 (heavy agriculture zone, minimum lot size 1 acre) to RPD -1-6U (residential planned development, minimum lot size one acre, with 6 units per acre) over a 26.86 acre parcel located at the southern terminus of Isabella Parkway, approximately 2,000 feet south of Soledad Canyon Road. The project applicant is the First Financial Corporation/American Beauty Homes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive further reading and adapt Ordinance No. 92-2. --------------------------------------------------------- 2. HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT AND RIDGELIKE PRESERVATION - On February 11th, Council . adopted Resolution 92-21 approving the Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside Development Guidelines and introducing Ordinance No. 92-3. On February 25th, Council postponed second reading of this ordinance to conduct a study session on the Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside Development Ordinance with the Planning Commission and all interested people. Pending the outcome of the study session on March 5th, Council may hear second reading of this ordinance or discuss alternatives for the ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 92-3 OR provide direction to staff based on discussion of alternatives for Ordinance 92-3. -------------------------------------------------------- 3. REQUEST FOR DELETION OF CONDITION NUMBER 67 OF MASTER CASE NO. 90-153 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 90-021) TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER AT 18830 CANYON ROAD - The applicant, Tandam Builders, is requesting that the City- Council delete condition number 67 of this approval. Condition number 67 requires that the applicant and the McDonald's Corporation work together to reach an agreement on the purchase or lease of the 2,250 square foot "island" area created by the realignment of Luther Drive with Homyr Place. This condition also provides that if the applicant and McDonald's are unable to reach an agreement, the applicant may request the City Council to delete this condition. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider the applicant's request to delete Condition 167 and provide direction to staff. -2- City Council Agenda March 10, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION [] Staff [] Speakers [] Notion [] Discussion [] Vote [] Staff [] Speakers [] Motion [] Discussion [] Vote [] Vote/Approval 4. COMMUTER RAIL STATION/BERMITE - The commuter rail project has an active Council/Commission history extending back approximately one year. Staff is prepared to give a report similar to the one presented at the March 3rd Commission meeting giving the Council background and update any changes. made between March 3rd . and March 10th. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Rail Station Plot Plan and Oak Tree Permit; direct staff to proceed with procuring the construction plans in order to meet the LACTC's start schedule; direct City Manager to sign the Letter of Acceptance of Drainage Cut/Fill Slopes. --------------------------------------------- ----------- 4a. RIDGELINE PRESERVATION & HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 92-3 - On February 11th, Council adopted Resolution 92-21 approving the Ridgeline Preservation. and Hillside Development Guidelines and introduced Ordinance 92-3. On February 25th, Council postponed second reading to conduct a study session with the Planning Commission and all interested people. At the study session Council discussed alternatives and directed staff to make certain changes in the text of the ordinance. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 92-3. 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. 5. AWARD BID FOR THE NEWHALL POOL RENOVATION PROJECT - The Parks and Recreation Department has completed the bidding process for the renovation of the Newhall Park Pool. The renovation is necessary because much of the pool piping, drains, filters, and decking are not operating correctly and are below acceptable City standards. The pool renovation includes base bid items such as a new automated filter system which is now a standard in several parks, and the plumbing associated with the filter system. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award the Newhall Pool Renovation project to McAlpine and Salyer Construction, Inc. in the amount of $193,313 and that an additional $15,000 be encumbered for any change orders which may become necessary once construction begins. -3- City Council Agenda March 10, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION 6. SAN FERNANDO ROAD PHASE III/IV PLACERITA CREEK TO DRAYTON STREET (PROJECT 91-27) INSPECTION CONTRACT AWARD ' On October 22, 1991, Council awarded a contract to Security Paving Co. for the subject [] Vote/Approval project, which provides for the widening of San Fernando Road from 15th Street to Drayton Street. This project will require specialized bridge inspection; and in accordance with the provisions of State/City Cooperative Agreement, inspectors for this project must be approved by Caltrans. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award contract for inspection servicefor the subject project to Mr: John Drobish. Services to be performed for the fixed rate. In the event that agreement cannot be reached with Mr. John Drobish, authorize a similar contract with Mr. Joseph Dan Geimer. --------------------------------------------------------- 7. REQUEST TO,WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND RELATED FEES PERTAINING TO THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY [] Vote/Approval HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROJECT AT HERITAGE JUNCTION - The Historical society has requested that all future building permit fees and related fees (plan check inspection) be waived for projects requiring these permits located at the Society's Heritage Junction adjacent to Hart Park. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the request and waive all future building permit fees and other related fees pertaining to the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society projects at Heritage Junction. --------------------------------------------------------- 8. RESOLUTION NO. 92-58 FORMALLY DENYING REVISED [] Vote/Approval TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 21435. - The proposal would have allowed for the subdivision of a 5.32 acre parcel into two new single family lots consisting of 3.32 acres and 2.00 acres, respectively. The project site is located at 27548 Clear Lake Drive. The applicant is George and Marla Thomas. Pursuant to the Council action of February 25, 1992, staff has prepared a resolution of denial for the above referenced project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 92-58. --------------------------------------------------------- 9. RESOLUTION NO. 92-43 FORMALLY DENYING CONDITIONAL [] Vote/Approval USE PERMIT 91-005 (V.F.W. POST 6985) - SAND CANYON Pursuant to the Council action of January 28, 1992, staff has prepared a resolution of denial for the above referenced project. Within the denial resolution the Council .orders that. the enforcement of prohibition againstthe currently existing use may be delayed for one year from January 28, 1992. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Select October 28, 1992, as the date the VFW shall cease the sale of alcoholic beverages and adopt Resolution 92-43. -4- City Council Agenda March 10, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION 10. TRACT NO. 46072 - APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION NORTH 'SIDE OF CHERRY STREET 200 FEET WEST OF APPLE STREET - The Tentative Map was originally approved by the Planning [] Vote/Approval Commission on April 20, 1989. An additional time extension was.granted to April 20, 1992 -by the City of Santa Clarita's Community Development Department. Oak tree permit 88-101 was approved concurrently. The developer is subdividing 1.56 acres into 5 single-family residential lots. The conditions of approval have been met, the fees have been paid as indicated on the Fact Sheet and the map has been checked to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the map, accept the offers of dedication, make findings pursuant to part 3 of the agenda report and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the map. --------------------------------------------------------- ll..VALENCIA BLVD. FROM CREE&SIDE ROAD TO BOUQUET CANYON ROAD (PROJECT 90-19) TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCRONIZATION [] Vote/Approval STATE/LOCAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT - The State/Local Partnership Agreement Program identifies and participates in funding locally supported projects. As part of this Program, the City could receive reimbursement of 10 to 15 percent of construction costs' by approving the supplemental agreement. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Program Supplement No. 004 to the State/Local Entity Master Agreement, and direct staff to process this supplement through Caltrans. --------------------------------------------------------- 12. FY 91-92 OVERLAY PROGRAM - (PROJECT NO. 91-09) - SB93-5450 (057, 062 AND 063) ADVERTISE FOR .BIDS - [] Vote/Approval Project No. 91-09 provides. for resurfacing and structural repairs to extend the service life of portions of Soledad Canyon Road, Newhall Avenue and Valencia Blvd. Budget of $1,060,000, Account 125-95009-227 has been currently allocated for the work and is eligible for State/Local Partnership funds. RECOMMENDED. ACTION: Approve the plans and specifications and authorize for advertising for bids. -5- City Council Agenda March 10, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION February 11th, staff met with the Pride Committee 13. SANTA CLARTTA VALLEY SERVICE CENTER - On May 28, 1991, Council approved the submission of the City's final statement and ,proposed use of funds for the with Graffiti Abatement and Pride Week activities. Community Development Black Grant (CDBG) for fiscal [] Vote/Approval year 1991/92 with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (MUD). The Santa Clarita Valley Commerce continue to be a primary co-sponsor of Service Center was one of the approved projects and on October 22, 1991, Council modified the funding level from the proposed $45,000 to $31,000`per HUD arrangements . direction. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff to --------------------------------------------------------- 16. execute agreement approved by the. County of Los Angeles Department of Community and Senior Citizen RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt. Services, Santa Clarita Valley Service Center on ------- January 28, 1992 for the provision of public service [] Vote/Approval activities for FY 91-92, July 1, 1991 through June RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt. 30, 1992. NEW --------------------------------------------------------- 14. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY TREASURER - RESOLUTION [] Staff NO. 92-63 - This item deals with the appointment of [] Vote/Approval a City .Treasurer in accordance with the State of California and the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. [] Speakers RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 92-63. Commission directed staff to include in the FY 92-93 --------------------------------------------------------- 15. GRAFFITI ABATEMENT AND ,PRIDE WEE& ACTIVITIES - On [] Vote/Approval February 11th, staff met with the Pride Committee Co -Chair to discuss issues to the City's involvement with Graffiti Abatement and Pride Week activities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Canyon Country Chamber of Commerce continue to be a primary co-sponsor of Pride Week activities and be responsible for making arrangements . [] Vote/Approval --------------------------------------------------------- 16. RESOLUTION NO. 92-53 - Check Register 18 - RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt. ------- : RESOLUTION NO. 92-57 - ,Check Register 19 - [] Vote/Approval RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt. NEW BUSINESS [] Staff 18. AQUATIC LESSON FEES - At the June 10, 1991 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the [] Speakers Commission directed staff to include in the FY 92-93 budget process the Commissions recommendation to [] Motion City Council that Parent/Child and tat Classes be offered free. in addition to the current Beginner I [] Discussion and Beginner II swim lessons which are currently free. RECOMMENDEDACTION: Due to the current state [] Vote/Approval of the City's budget limitations, staff recommends the Council maintain the aquatic fees as they currently stand. !11.19 City Council Agenda March 10, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION 19. 'CITY LIMITS' ARTICLE - At the Council meeting of [] Staff February 11, 1992, Councilmember Heidt gave out an article entitled "City Limits". The article [] Speakers addresses the benefits and desirability "of compact development from the standpoint of transportation, [] Motion air pollution, open space, greenbelts, mixed uses, energy conservation, regionalism and other factors. [] Discussion. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss. [] Vote/Approval -7- --------------------------------------------------------- 20. ORDINANCE NO. 92-4 - SPRAY PAINT CAN SALES - At its [] Staff June 26, .1990 meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 90-14, an ordinance amending the [] Speakers Municipal Code relating to the sale of spray paint cans of six ounces or less. To facilitate the [] Motion City's Graffiti Abatement Program, staff proposes that Ordinance No. 90-14, an ordinance relating to [] Discussion the sale of spray paint cans, be amended: Currently, 90-14 directs any business offering to [] Vote/Approval the public aerosol paint containers of six ounces or less, that these containers. must be stored in a place that is secured or otherwise made unavailable to the public. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive further reading and pass to second reading. [] Staff --------------------------------------------------------- 21. SEATAC & ERB COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP - The County of Los Angeles Department of Regional Planning is [] Speakers seeking qualified individuals to serve on a voluntary basis on the Significant Ecological Areas [] Notion Technical Advisory Committee (SEATAC) and the Environmental Review Board (ERB). RECOMMENDED [] Discussion ACTION: Council consider suggesting a member of the community be appointed to the Committee. [] Vote/Approval -7- . . L City Council Agenda March 10, 1992 COUNCIL ACTION [] Staff [] Speakers [] Motion [] Discussion [] Vote/Approval [] 22. COUNTY MONITORING: VALENCIA"CO. WESTRIDGE PROJECT - The Regional Planning Commission (RPC) approved the Westridge project on February 12, 1992. Approx. 200 acres of the 306 acres of Significant Ecological Area 64 will be affected by either residential or golf course development. Part of SEA 63 will be affected by construction of the Old Road connection from Valencia Blvd. to McBean Parkway. The City has presented extensive testimony on the project expressing the City's concern for this. project's impact on SEA 64. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report, establish City's stance on the project, SEA 64 and the desired policy approach to be taken -pursue appeal of the decision by RPC to approve Westridge, including payment of necessary fees and take appropriate steps to prepare a foundation for further legal action, if necessary; provide policy direction on SEA; and approve letter to RPC regarding the addition of an open space condition and offer to accept dedication and management of a portion of SEA 64 and direct staff to deliver letter to Dept. Regional Planning. STAFF COMMENTS [] COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENTS (Council) This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to direct comments to staff or the public on items of interest. [] COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) [] CLOSED SESSION [] ADJOURNMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PROOF OF POSTING BY CITY CLERK CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SS I, DONNA M. GRINDEY, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita; that on ZV C-14—;�— 9-2, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 5 o'clock p.m.; I caused to be posted in three conspicuous public places, as required by law, the following: I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct and that this certification was executed by me on —`J' at the City Hall, Santa Clarita, California; nna M. Grindey, City Clerk City of Santa Clarita, California