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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 25, 1992 EXECUTIVE MEETING 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. Council requested a field trip on Item 5; consider a study session on item 16; move Item #15 to 7a; approved March 19th on Item #11. ADJOURNMENT At 6:50 p.m. Mayor Klajic adjourned the City Council Meeting to a closed session for the purpose of discussing a matter of pending or potential litigation under the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9. RECONVENE At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Klajic reconvened the Regular Meeting of the City Council. CITY CLERK City Clerk, Donna Grindey announced that during the public ANNOUNCEMENTS participation portion of the meeting each person should prepare a three 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 dias will appear. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Santa Clarita; Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac Ct., Saugus, 91350; Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall, 91321; Bruce Bell, 15635 Rosehaven Lane, Canyon Country, 91351. Council directed staff to contact the City of Los Angeles regarding the firewood that is sold on the Old Road/Newhall Pass. RECESS At 7:20 Mayor Klajic recessed the City Council Meeting to a closed session for the purpose of discussing a matter of pending or potential litigation under the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9. RECONVENE At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Klajic reconvened the City Council Meeting. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Klajic at 7:33 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., lst floor, Santa Clarita. INVOCATION Vera Johnson led the invocation. -1- ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris; Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, Cecilia Burda; Deputy City Engineer, Dick Kopecky; Acting Director of Public Works, Jeff Kolin; City Clerk, Donna Grindey. FLAG SALUTE Mary Merritt led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to change Item No. 15 to Item No. 7a and to discuss Item No. 17. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to hold approval of the minutes of February 28, 1992 until the Council Meeting of March 10, 1992 and to approve the minutes of February 11, 1992 as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Klajic presented a proclamation to Mark White in recognition of his heroic lifesaving efforts and to Laura Mehterian for her volunteer efforts on the upcoming election. ITEM 1 Mayor Klajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna PUBLIC HEARING Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. 92-5 TO REDUCE THE QUANTITY OF WATER FOR Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that THE PURPOSE OF as part of the Drought Committee's final quarterly report, a CONSERVING WATER revised Water Conservation Ordinance to be effective July 1, SUPPLIES 1992, should be adopted. The reenactment was to allow the Drought Committee to complete its review of the State's mandated water shortage plan and to suggest a drought plan which could be adopted by the City and take effect on various levels of drought conditions in the future. Addressing the Council in opposition to this item was Bruce Bell, 15635 Rosehaven Lane, Canyon Country, 91351. Mayor Klajic closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding stages of conservation measures, affect of the drought on Santa Clarita, snow pack levels, amending the title of the ordinance and Section 3 of the ordinance, and after reading the title of Ordinance No. 92-5, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKeon to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 92-5 as an urgency ordinance as amended. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Klajic Noes: None Ordinance No. 92-5 adopted. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to adopt Resolution No. 92-39 appointing members to the Drought Committee. -2- ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING 14' PARKWAY THREE INFLUENCE AREA ON SEVERAL MAJOR HIGHWAYS THROUGHOUT THE CITY ITEM 3 PUBIC HEARING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 21435 THE APPLICANT IS GEORGE AND MARLA THOMAS THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 27548 CLEARLAKE DRIVE ..........._ ... . _..._....... ......._...... . On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Klajic Noes: None Resolution No. 92-39 adopted. Mayor Klajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, Cecilia Burda reported that on October 22, 1991, Council approved Parkway Tree Influence Area Ordinance No. 91-45. The next step is for Council, through Resolution No. 92-38 to designate several major highways throughout the City to be included in a 14' Parkway Tree Influence Area. Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item were Allan Gerber, representing Henry Mayo Hospital, 23845 W. McBean Parkway, Valencia, 91355; Philip J. Picerni, representing American Wholesale Nurseries, 25548 Sand Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Mayor Klajic closed the.public hearing Following discussion regarding tree prunning, tree removal criteria, and trees that obstruct street signs and lights, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 91-45 designating the major highways as previously mentioned for inclusion in a Parkway Tree Influence Area and to direct staff to prepare a memo addressing the problems raised by the Council regarding the removal of trees obstructing street signs and lights. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Noes: None Heidt, McKeon, Klajic Resolution No. 92-38 adopted. Mayor Klajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Principal Planner, Rich Henderson exhibited a slide presentation and reported that the applicant has redesigned a prior proposal for four lots to a two lot subdivision on approximately 5.32 acres. The proposed lots would consist of 3.32 acres and 2.00 acres respectively. The City Council previously heard the item as an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial. The City Council referred the item back to the Commission for reconsideration and directed that the item be brought back before the City Council on February 25, 1992. There was a question from the Council on the continuance of this item. Addressing the Council in favor of the project were: Don Hale, 26017 Huntington Lane, Valencia, 91355; Jonathan Ames, 313 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale; George Thomas, 27561 Clearlake Drive, Canyon Country, 91351. -3- * ITEM 4 PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE 90-005 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 PARKWAY, APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET SOUTH OF SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD. THE PROJECT APPLICANT IS THE FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION/AMERICAN BEAUTY HOMES - ORDINANCE NO. 92-2 Council deliberated and decided not to grant a 90 -day continuance on this item, as requested by the applicant. Addressing the Council with a neutral position on the project was Ken Dean, 22003 Mecata, Santa Clarita. Addressing the Council in opposition to this project were Steve Kraeger, 16075 Live Oak Springs, Canyon Country, 91351; Richard Sather, 15405 Saddleback Road, Canyon Country, 91351. Addressing the Council with a rebuttal on this item was Jonathan Ames, 313 E. Palmdale Blvd. Following discussion regarding open space lots, setting a precedent with this item, resident's objections, and the request for continuance, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to adopt the Planning Commission's recommendation and deny without prejudice Tentative Parcel Map 21435 based on the required findings and direct staff to prepare a resolution of denial for consideration at the March 10, 1992 City Council Meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Klajic Noes: None Motion carried. Mayor Klajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that the Zone Change, if approved by the City Council, would allow the applicant to develop 90 single-family detached condominiums on five lots and one private recreation lot on 26.86 acres of land in the Rainbow Glen area. Addressing the Council in favor of the zone change were: Jack Shine, 16830 Ventura Blvd., Encino, 91436; Tom Cobb, 26742 Claudette St. #454, Canyon Country, 91351. Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item was Bonnie Oakleaf, 26746 N. Claudette St. 1461, Canyon Country, 91351. Mayor Klajic closed the public hearing. After reading the title of Ordinance No. 92-2, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve the Negative Declaration with the finding that the proposed project will not have an significant environmental effect, approve Zone Change 90-005 based on required findings, and waive further reading on Ordinance No. 92-2 and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, McKeon, Klajic Noes: None Ordinance No. 92-2 passed to second reading. -4- RECESS Mayor Klajic recessed the meeting at 9:08 p.m. Mayor Klajic reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.m. ITEM 5 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris and Deputy UNFINISHED BUSINESS City Engineer, Dick Kopecky reported that as a follow-up of LYONS AVENUE the Lyons Avenue Extension Project Report, the Council EXTENSION CENTERLINE directed staff to focus on precise alignment for the ALIGNMENT roadway. This was to be the first phase of completing the added information requested by the Council. Addressing the Council on this item were: Steve Schafhausen, 21911 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall, 91321; Michael McEntee, 22011 Kristin Lane, Santa Clarita; Jeff Preach, 31744 Castaic, Castaic, 91384; Gary Johnson, 28009 Braddon Oak Drive, Valencia, 91355; Bob Geiman, 24376 La Glorita, Santa Clarita; Ann Irvine, 24849 Alderbrook, Newhall, 91321; Lee Schramling, 19851 W. Sandpiper Place, Santa Clarita, 91321; Jeanne Hammonds, 16326 Cambria Estates Lane, Santa Clarita, 91350; Kimberly Smith, 21212 Trumpet Drive 1103, Newhall, 91321; Lori. Kleban, 21090 Placerita Cyn., Newhall, 91321. Following discussion regarding the legal definition of a road, general plan zoning designations, Council field trip to the site, meeting with Placerita Canyon homeowners, insurance requirements, and the Toyama lawsuit, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to approve in concept the alignment for the Lyons Avenue extension and to direct staff to conduct public meetings for input on the project and return with the results of the public participation program and a final recommendation for adoption at the March 24, 1992 Council Meeting. The Council field trip was set for March 16 at 4:00 p.m. at the site. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, McKeon Noes. Klajic Motion carried. ITEM 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that RIDGELINE on February 11, 1992, Council adopted Resolution 92-21 PRESERVATION AND approving the Ridgeline Preservation and Hillside HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT Development Guidelines. The City Council further introduced ORDINANCE NO. 92-3 Ordinance 92-3, waived further reading and passed to second reading. After reading the title of Ordinance No. 92-3, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 92-3. No action was taken. -5- Addressing the Council on this item were: Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Santa Clarita; Kenneth Dean, 22003 Mecate Drive, Saugus, 91350; Margie Colette, 15921 Live Oak Springs, Canyon Country, 91351; Michael Kotch, 28701 W. Sloan Canyon Drive, Castaic, 91384; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351; Jeff Preach, 31744 Rd., Castaic, 91384, Gary Johnson, 28009 Braddon Oak Dr., Valencia, 91355. Following discussion regarding public perception, allowing room for deviation for good projects, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to postpone the second reading of Ordinance No 92-3 to March 10th and to direct staff to draft an alternate proposal with the guidelines moved into the Density and Building Floor Area Ratio Change Tables Section (Figure 3) instead of the body of the ordinance. Councilmember Boyer withdrew the motion. Following further discussion regarding the Planning Commission's public hearings, a joint study session involving the City Council, Planning Commission, Citizens, and the Technical Advisory Committee for an open discussion, impact of the ordinance, history of hillside management guidelines, change in the 10 percent grade rule, receiving letters from the public that deal with ideas on this item, pro-business approach, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to call a study session involving the Planning Commission, City Council, Citizens, and the Technical Advisory Committee for an open discussion on March 5, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wm. S. Hart High School auditorium and to continue the adoption of this ordinance to the March 24th Council meeting. 10 On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, McKeon Noes: Heidt, Klajic Motion carried. ITEM 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Acting Director of Public Works, Jeff Kolin reported that on COMMUTER RAIL STATION on February 26, 1991, Council approved the selection of the AND ITEM 7a "Bermite" property as the site for the City's first Commuter RESOLUTION 92-47, Rail Station. The Council then directed staff to work with A RESOLUTION TO LACTC and proceed with property acquisition, the site plan CERTIFY THE NEGATIVE review process and rail station design. In April, 1991, DECLARATION PREPARED Council approved a lease agreement summary with the FOR COMMUTER RAIL Whittaker Corporation for the Bermite site and staff was LEASE AGREEMENT (AND directed to work toward a final agreement with Whittaker. RELATED APPLICATIONS) On February 18, 1992, staff presented the proposed Rail MASTER CASE 92-009 Station Plot Plan, Oak Tree Permit and draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Bermite site to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission took action "not to approve the plot plan" and raised several concerns regarding environmental issues, lease agreement issues, and the value of a rail station to the community. 10 Acting Director of Public Works, Jeff Kolin reported that Resolution No. 92-47 certifies the Negative Declaration prepared for Commuter Rail lease agreement and associated approvals. The City Council has previously reviewed the initial study on September 25, 1991. Addressing the Council on these items were: Sam Veltri, 1932 Deere Street, Santa Ana; Ed Muller, 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles; Mary Merritt, 28109 Caraway, Saugus, 91350; Laren Hessertine, 19509 Babington St., Canyon Country, 91351; Ralph Killmeyer, 25043 Green Mill Ave., Santa Clarita; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351; Doris Meyer, 26211 Valley Point Lane, Newhall, 91321; Connie Wordon-Roberts, P.O. Box 233, Newhall, 91322; Louis Brathwaite, 26773 Lugar De Oro Drive, Santa Clarita; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Santa Clarita; Laurens Weste, 22216 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Santa Clarita; Ann Irvine, 24849 Alderbrook Drive, Santa Clarita; Glo Donnelly, P.O. Box 55307, Valencia, 91355; Ellen Nixon, 23920 Valencia Blvd, #250, Valencia, 91355; David Russell, 24123 W. Del Monte Drive 199, Santa Clarita, 91355. Following discussion regarding holding a joint meeting between the City Council and the Planning Commission to discuss communications, the timeline, certification from CAL EPA, and protecting the City against litigation due to toxic substances, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to refer Item No 7 and 7a back to the Planning Commission for discussion at their March 3rd meeting and return to the City Council for the March 10, 1992 Council Meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR LETTER TO STATE HISTORICAL COMMISSION SUPPORTING DESIGNATION OF BEALE'S CUT AS A REGISTERED HISTORICAL LANDMARK ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION 92-45 FORMALLY UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE, OF MASTER CASE 90-012, FOR A ZONE CHANGE, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND OAK TREE PERMIT ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION FORMALLY UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSIONS DENIAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 91-007 RESOLUTION NO. 92-52 ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR AVAILABLE MEETING DATES FOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE RESOLUTION NO. 92-49 ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS RESOLUTION NO. 92-50 ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR COMPENSATION FOR RENTAL OF POLLING PLACES AND ELECTION OFFICERS RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD OF BID FOR BEGONIAS LANE PARK RESOLUTION NO. 92-51 ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD EAST OF SAND CANYON ROAD WIDENING (PROJECT NO. 91-04) BID AWARD ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR WHITES CANYON ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES (PROJECT NO. 91-12) BID AWARD ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR VALENCIA BLVD. (SOUTH SIDE) WEST OF BOUQUET CANYON ROAD RIGHT -TURN POCKET EXTENSION (PROJECT 90-15) PROJECT ACCEPTANCE ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTEGRATED FINANCING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 92-1 RESOLUTION NO. 92-46 Addressing the Council on this item was Charles Rasmussen, 24752 Hacienda Ln., Newhall, 91321. Deputy City Engineer, Dick Kopecky reported on construction costs for this project. -8- ITEM 21 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT APPLICATION AB2448 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE AND MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION NO. 92-41 ITEM 22 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 92-42 CHECK REGISTER # ITEM 23 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER #7 It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to approve the consent calendar with the exception of Item No. 15. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Klajic Noes: None Consent calendar approved. ITEM 24 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that NEW BUSINESS this report describes an approach to begin a City/County VALLEY -WIDE planning process, which would be oriented to establishing CITY/COUNTY PLANNING joint City/County policies and a review process for planning issues in the entire Santa CLarita Valley. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Boyer to accept the preliminary recommended approach and approve the draft letter to Supervisor Antonovich, and instruct City staff to develop a report and proposal leading towards a formalized process or understanding and establishment of a formal Memorandum of Understanding and Joint Powers organization to accomplish consistent City/County planning for the Santa Clarita Valley. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 25 Mayor Klajic opened the hearing. Deputy City Engineer, Dick NEW BUSINESS Kopecky reported that City staff was instructed to make an SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD offer to purchase the road easement required to be obtained WIDENING PROJECT NO. for public street purposes, located at 16133 Soledad Canyon 91-04 CONDEMNATION Road. The road easement is necessary to install the PROCEEDINGS improvements along Soledad Canyon Road east of Sand Canyon RESOLUTION NO. 92-33 which are currently out for bids. Mayor Klajic closed the hearing. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to adopt the Resolution of Necessity to intiate eminent domain proceedings against the property located at 16133 Soledad Canyon Road. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Klajic Noes: None Resolution No. 92-33 adopted. OLE ITEM 26 Mayor Klajic opened the hearing. Deputy City Engineer, Dick NEW BUSINESS Kopecky reported that City staff was instructed to make an SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD offer to purchase the road easement to be obtained for WIDENING PROJECT NO. public street purposes, located on the north side of Soledad 91-04 CONDEMNATION Canyon Road, 970 feet westerly of Oak Springs Road. This PROCEEDINGS road easement is necessary to install the improvements along RESOLUTION NO. 92-34 Soledad Canyon Road east of Sand Canyon which are currently out for bids. Mayor Klajic closed the hearing. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to adopt the Resolution of Necessity to initiate eminent domain proceedings against the property located on the north side of Soledad Canyon Road, 970 ft. westerly of Oak Springs Road. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Klajic Noes: None Resolution No. 92-34 adopted. ITEM 27 Councilmember Boyer reported that he requested this item be NEW BUSINESS placed on the agenda to discuss the Placerita Canyon PLACERITA CANYON Clean -Up operations. CLEANUP ISSUE It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to continue this item to the March 5, 1992 City Council Meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 28 Councilmember Boyer reported that he had requested this item NEW BUSINESS be placed on the agenda to vote on the release of a LOW INCOME HOUSING confidential memo prepared by the City Attorney on January 28, 1992, regarding low-income housing. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to approve the release of confidential attorney/client privilege material. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Klajic Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 29 Councilmember Heidt reported that she first reported on this NEW BUSINESS item at the Council meeting of February 11, 1992. She spoke CITY LIMITS ARTICLE about an article entitled "City Limits" which addresses the benefits and desirability of compact development from the standpoint of transportation, air pollution, open space, greenbelts, etc. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic to continue this item to the March 10, 1992 City Council Meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 30 Councilmember Boyer reported that on February 4, 1992, the NEW BUSINESS City Attorney submitted a letter to the Council regarding RELEASE OF local hiring requirements for new development within the CONFIDENTIAL City. He requested, that this be placed on the agenda to ATTORNEY/CLIENT discuss the possibility of releasing this information. PRIVILEGE MATERIAL Inflo It was moved by Boyer and seconded by McKeon to approve the release of release of confidential attorney/client privilege material to include the prevailing wage ordinance. r.. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Klajic Noes: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT At 12:00 a.m., it was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKeon to adjourn the Council Meeting to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 1992 at Wm. S. Hart High School. ATTEST: ity Clerk -11- ill Klaji , 4ayor