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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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14. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY TREASURER - RESOLUTION
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NO. 92-63 - This item deals with the appointment of
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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
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15. GRAFFITI ABATEMENT AND ,PRIDE WEE& ACTIVITIES - On
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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
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16.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-53 - Check Register 18 -
RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt.
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-57 - ,Check Register 19 -
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RECOMMENDED ACTION - Adopt.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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