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i March 24, 1992
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CITY CLEAN ANNOUNCEMENT
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each person should prepare a three (3) minute
presentation. Public Participation speaker's slips must
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wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out
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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 dias will appear.
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EBECUTIVE 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.H.)
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 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.
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 - Boyer
[] CALL TO ORDER
[] FLAG SALUTE
[] ROLL CALL
[] APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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City Council Agenda
March 24,.1992
COUNCIL ACTION
PUBLIC HEARINGS
[] Open Hearing 1. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION14 DENIAL OF PLOT PLAN
90-112 - HARVEST CORPORATION -[T#is appeal is of the
[] City Clerk Planning Commission's denial of Plot Plan 90-112 to
allow for the development of a 39,500 (two-story,
[] Staff 35' in height) square foot retail commercial center
with 207 parking spaces on 4.75 acres located at the
[] Speakers northeast corner of Lost Cyn. and Sand Cyn. Rd.
(16463 Lost Canyon Road). Applicant: Harvest
[] Motion Corporation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Deny Plot Plan
90-112 and direct staff to prepare a resolution of
[] Discussion denial for the Council's consideration at the April
21, 1992, meeting.
[] Vote
[j Open Hearing
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2. ORDINANCE 92-7 - SAND CANYON ESTATES LTD (STAN
FARGEON, GENERAL PARTNER), CLEM & PAULA COX, EDITH
[] City Clerk
PALMER & MARY DAPAS, TRUSTEE _- The applicant is
requesting to enter into a formal agreement to allow
[] Staff
for a seven year build out for the approved Vesting
Tract Map47324, Conditional Use Permit 89-007,
[] Speakers
Pre Zone 89-003, and Oak Tree Permit 89-046. The
approved project consists of 70 single family homes
[J Motion
on 137 vacant acres. On January 28th Council
adopted Resolution 92-24 which established policies,
[] Discussion
provisions and criteria for Development 'Agreements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Negative Declaration;
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approve Development Agreement 91-008, subject to
language revisions made by. the City Attorney; and
introduce Ordinance 92-7, waive further reading and
pass to second reading.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
[] Staff
3. SPRAY PAINT CAN SALES - ORDINANCE NO. 92-4 - At .its
March 10th meeting, Council passed to second
[] Speakers
reading, Ordinance No. 92-4 amending the Municipal
Code relating to the sale of spray paint cans of six
[] Motion
ounces or -less. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance 92-4.
[] Discussion
Vote
[] Staff 4. RIDGELINE PRESERVATION AND HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 92-3 - On February 11, 1992, the City
[] Speakers Council adopted Resolution No. 92-21 approving the
Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside Development
[] Motion Guidelines. The Council introduced Ordinance 92-3
and passed to second reading. Subsequently, a. study
[] Discussion session was held, amendments were directed and the
revised ordinance was reintroduced at the March 10th
[] Vote meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive further reading
and adopt Ordinance No. 92-3.
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COUNCIL ACTION
[] Staff
5. LYONS AVENUE EXTENSION/CENTERLINE ALIGNMENT - At the
meeting of February 25, 1992, Council reviewed an
[J Speakers
alignment study for the extension of Lyons Avenue
from its current terminus just easterly of San
[] Motion
Fernando Rd. to a connection with the Placerita
Canyon Rd. interchange at Sierra Highway. At that
[] Discussion
meeting, Council directed staff to conduct a field
trip with Council and citizens to be followed with a
[] Vote
public participation meeting at Masters College. A
summary of the comments made at the meeting are
included in the agenda report. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direct staff to continue its efforts to build
consensus on the need and the proposed alignment for
the Lyons Avenue extension.
[] Staff
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6. ZONE CHANGE 90-017 - ORDINANCE NO. 92-1 (MASTER CASE
90-214) - At the Council meeting of February. 11,
[] Speakers
1992, the public hearing was closed and the
applicant, Tina Bow, was directed to.revise.the site
(J Motion
plan for the approved conditional use permit on the
site. The site plan has been revised to two stories
[] Discussion
with 15' buffer zones as directed and approved by
the Director of Community Development. RECOMMENDED
[] Vote
ACTION: Adopt the Planning Commission's
recommendation and adopt the Negative. Declaration;
approve Zone: Change 90-017 and introduce Ordinance
No. 92-1, waive further reading, and pass to second
reading.
[] Staff
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7. SEATAC-AND ERB COMMITTEE MEMBERS - At its meeting of
March 10th, Council discussed a letter from the Los
[] Speakers
Angeles. County Dept. of Regional Planning who are
seeking qualified individuals to serve on the
[] Motion
Significant Ecological Areas Technical Advisory
Committee and the Environmental Review Board.
[] Discussion
Applications were sent to four citizens recommended
by Council and an advertisement was placed in the
[] Vote
newspaper encouraging residents to apply.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review applications and appoint
citizen .for the Regional Planning application
process.
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COUNCIL ACTION
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
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.
[] Motion 8. SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD EAST OF SAND CANYON ROAD
(PROJECT 91-04). - CONSTRUCTION SURVEY The
[] Vote construction survey is required to support the
subject project. It is estimated that these
services may approach $35,000, which is
approximately one percent of the total construction
cost. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award contract for
inspection service for the subject project to Ampak
Engineering, Inc. In the event that an agreement
cannot be reached with Ampak" Engineering, Inc.,
authorize a similar contract with the Valcon Group.
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[] Motion 9. SIERRA HIGHWAY N/0 SOLEDAD WIDENING AND RESTRIPING
(PROJECT NO. 91-13) - Project No. 91-13 includes
[j Vote local widening and restriping of Sierra Highway
north of Soledad Canyon Road. The project provides
for a painted dualleft- hand turn median to
accommodate motorists making left hand turns and
additional safety by allowing them to get out of a
lane of traffic while waiting to make a left hand
turn. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the
specifications and bid documents and authorize the
advertising for bids.
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[] Motion 10. PROCUREMENT OF DUMP TRUCKS - The Streets Maintenance
Division of the Public Works Department requested
[] Vote and received approval from .Council for the
procurement of four (4) dump trucks for FY 91/92 at
a budgeted cost of $160,000.00. Bids were received
by the City Clerk on March 5, 1992. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Direct staff to issue a purchase. order to
Valew Welding as specified in bid GS -91-92-13.
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[j Motion 11. TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN -TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD) - TRACT.NO. 44458, PRIVATE
[] Vote. DRAIN 2165 - RESOLUTION NO: 92-59 - This resolution
authorizes the transfer. of Private Drain No. 2165 to
the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and to
request the LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is
necessary for the (LACFCD to commence maintaining
said storm drain. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt
Resolution No. 92-59.
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[] Motion 12. TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD) - TRACT NO. 45439, PRIVATE
[J Vote DRAIN 2169 - RESOLUTION NO. 92-60 - This resolution
authorizes the transfer of Private Drain No. 2169 to
the Los Angeles County.Flood Control District and to
request the LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is
necessary for the LACFCD to commence maintaining
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Resolution No. 92-60.
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COUNCIL ACTION
(] Motion
13. TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD) - TRACT NO. 43529, 43530,
[] Vote
PRIVATE DRAIN 1911 - RESOLUTION NO. 92-61 - This
resolution authorizes .the transfer of Private Drain
No. 1911 to the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District and to request the LACFCD to accept this
transfer. This is necessary for the LACFCD to
commence maintaining said storm drain. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 92-61.
[] Motion
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14. DESIGNATING OFFICIALS AUTHORIZED TO FILE APPLICATION
TO THE STATE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICE TO OBTAIN
[] Vote
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RELATING TO THE FEBRUARY 1992
STORM - RESOLUTION NO: 92-66 - This resolution is to
designate those individuals that are authorized in
behalf of the City to apply and file with the State
office of Emergency Services for obtaining funds
under the Disaster Assistance Act. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve Resolution No. 92-66 and authorize
the City Manager, George Caravalho to provide the
Office of Emergency Services with a certified copy
of Resolution No. 92-66.
[] Motion
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15. DIAL -A -RIDE - On June 25, 1991, the City Council
selected ATE/Ryder as the entity charged with
[] Vote
providing paratransit service for the community.
The Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging had
previously been the local Dial -A -Ride provider.'
Council. agreed to work with SCVCOA for provision of
mutually beneficial transit coordination
activities. A draft Memorandum of Understanding is
presented for the Council's approval. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve the MOU and direct the City.Manager
to execute the document and authorize the transfer
of $25,000: from Contingency Account 01-4101-290 to
Public Works Professional Services Account
01-6000-230.
[] Motion
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16. SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICE - The Traffic
Engineering Division of the Community Development
[] vote
Department has performed a traffic study of the
interesection of Delight Street and Esterbrook
Avenue. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Advise staff to
implement an additional school crossing guard at the
intersection of Delight Street and Esterbrook Avenue.
[] Motion
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17. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM HEALTH BENEFITS -
RESOLUTION NO. 92-17 - PERS has informed us that
[] Vote
because we have individuals enrolled in the PERS
medical plans who are not retirement system members,
we must adopt a resolution addressing this
situation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution
92-17.
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COUNCIL ACTION
[] Motion
18.
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PASSENGER LOADING AND
UNLOADING ZONE -. RESOLUTION NO. 92-62 - Mr. Robert
[] Vote
Moloznik, Principal of Highlands Elementary School,
has requested a passenger loading and unloading zone
to be established in front of the school on Catala
Avenue. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No.
92-62 authorizing a passenger loading and unloading
zone, and direct staff to have the appropriate signs
to effect this passenger zone.
[] Motion
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19.
EXTENSION OF COMET WAY (INFORMATION & STATUS - On
November 9, 1990„ Council granted permission to
[] Vote
Prime West Development to construct a private
driveway from Oak Springs Canyon Rd. to Comet -Way.
The driveway would be constructed on both private
and public property previously offered for private
and future roadway purposes. Complaints from 'both
Oak Springs and Comet Way residents have been filed
with the City and Sheriff's Dept. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Receive staff report and file.
[] Motion
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20.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-65 - Check Register 110 -
[] Vote
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt.
[] Motion
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21.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-69 - Check Register Ill -
[] Vote
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt.
NEW
BUSINESS
[] Staff
22.
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER -SIX MONTH REPORT -
This item is on the' agenda to make a presentation of
[] Speakers
a six month progress report of the Small Business
Development Center (SBDC), describing its
[] Motion
accomplishments and further -direction. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Receive oral presentation and recommend a
[] Discussion
new City Council appointment to the Small Business
Development Center.
[] Vote
[] Staff
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23.
PROPOSED POWER CENTER WEST OF I-5 BETWEEN LYONS
AVENUE AND MCBEAN PARKWAY - Staff has been requested
[] Speakers
to investigate this project and to report to Council
concerning its implications to the City. This
[] Motion
project could present both advantages and
disadvantages to the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
[]' Discussion
Receive report, discuss and direct staff to. .monitor
project development, and report back to Council as
(] Vote
the application proceeds through County review.
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COUNCIL ACTION
[] Staff
24. GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FUNDING AND
AQUISITION AGREEMENT - VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
[] Speakers
NOS. 43145, 45022, 48892, and 48893 - On January 28,
1992 the Council approved a Funding and Acquisition
[] Motion
Agreement with a developer, AMCAL Golden Fund
XXVII8, which would require the developer to
[] Discussion
participate in the funding of the construction of
Golden Valley . Road between the Antelope Valley
[] Vote
Freeway and Sierra Highway. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review, approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the
Golden Valley Road Assessment District Funding and
Acquisition Agreement with each of the four
developers, and direct staff to continue processing
the formation of the Golden Valley Road Assessment
District.
[] Staff
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25. VILEY CANYON SLOPE/CREEK - STORM DRAIN MITIGATION
RELIEF - The proclamation by the President of the
[] Speakers
United States on February 25, 1992, designating Los
Angeles County as a disaster area, opens
[] Motion
opportunities for financial assistance to private
individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations
[] Discussion
and public agencies. Financial assistance may be
available for repairing damages and mitigation
[] Vote
actions to prevent future damage. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Concur with the City Manager's request to
the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture/Soil Conservation
Service for funding necessary to work on the Wiley
Canyon Creek; authorize the Mayor to execute the
agreements with the U.S. Dept, of Agriculture /Soil
Conservation Service and the Calif. Conservation
Corps, subject to City Attorney's approval; direct
staff to prepare necessary plans and specifications;
and proceed with establishment of the maintenance
mechanism with the property owners as required by
the funding program.
[] Staff
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26. SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN - The Los Angeles County
Transportation Commission recently notified the City
(] Speakers
that the Short Range Transit Plans would be due to
the agency on March 27, 1992. Short notice provided
[] Motion
by the LACTC gave staff very little time to develop
a draft plan and review it with the Council. Staff
[] Discussion
will have completed the draft and present it orally
to the Council at the March 24th meeting.
[] Vote
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive the staff presentation
and authorize the City Manager to transmit the Plan
which incorporates any comments or direction from'
the Council to the LACTG.
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COUNCIL ACTION
[] 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)
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