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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-12 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. MAY 12, 1992 CITY CLERK At 6:30 p.m. the City Clerk, Donna Grindey announced that 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 dias will appear. 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 Councilmember Boyer queried staff on the result of Council's COMMENTS direction for the Arts Council funding request. He also reported that Councilmember Pederson and himself attended the SCAG Meeting to elect a district representative for the area of Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, and Santa Clarita and that Arlene McBane of Agoura Hills was elected as the District representative. Councilmember Darcy commented on her discussion with the Community Development Department on the curb and gutter project on Market Street. She stated that the project will be completed by June 30th. She also discussed the closure of the Newhall Post Office and placing a Mobilehome Task Force item on the next agenda. Councilmember Heidt commented on receiving reimbursement for candidate statement fees. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Anthony DeLill, 25000 1101 Hawkbryn, Santa Clarita, 91321; Carl Seel, 27622 Hyssop, Santa Clarita. RECESS Mayor Klajic recessed the Executive Meeting and the Public Participation portion of the meeting at 7:10 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Klajic reconvened to the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:31 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Jill Klajic at 7:31 p.m. in the City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita. -1- INVOCATION The invocation was led by George Pederson and Jennifer Nassman. FLAG SALUTE Captain Jerry Conklin led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris; Director of Finance, Steve Stark; Acting Director of Public Works, Jeff Kolin; Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, John Danielson; City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to discuss Item Nos. 8, 9, 10, 12. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve the minutes of April 28, 1992 as amended. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Klajic presented Silver Circle Recycling Awards to the Abdul Kassir family, Manuel Hernandez, and the Kurt Schafer family for their outstanding recycling efforts. ITEM 1 City Manager, George Caravalho reported that this item is on PRESENTATION OF the agenda for presentation of the 1992-93 budget. He 1992-93 BUDGET presented a general overview of the budget. ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH TEXACO TRADING AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANY ORDINANCE NO. 92-10 Addressing the Council on this item was Carl Seel, 27622 Hyssop, Santa Clarita. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to receive the report and continue this item to the budget hearing of May 20th and to refer the budget to the Parks & Recreation and Commission for review and comment and to the Planning Commission to review the CIP for compliance with the General Plan. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Mayor Klajic opened Grindey stated that provided, therefore, the public hearing. all notices required the public hearing was City Clerk, Donna by law have been in order. Finance Intern, Dustin Nichols reported that within the incorporated boundaries of Santa Clarita, Texaco Trading and Transportation Inc. owns, maintains. and operates a 1,247.5 foot, 8 -inch crude oil pipeline under Los Angeles County Franchise Ordinance No. 9213. On December 8, 1991 the franchise expired with the County, thus requiring the City to draft its own franchise ordinance agreement. Ordinance 92-10 grants the franchise to construct and use an oil pipeline to Texaco. Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item was Carl Seel, 27622 Hyssop, Santa Clarita. Mayor Klajic closed the .public hearing. -2- Following discussion regarding the age and safety of the pipeline and safety procedures, and after reading the title of Ordinance No. 92-10, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 92-10 to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic Noes: None Ordinance No. 92-10 passed to second reading ITEM 3 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that UNFINISHED BUSINESS this item is a request for a zone change from A-1-10,000 and ZONE CHANGE 90-017, R -A-7,500 to CPD (Commercial Planned Development) on a ORDINANCE NO. 92-1 portion of 2.68 acres at 17741 Soledad Canyon Road. At the (MASTER CASE 90-214) Council meeting of April 21, 1992, the Council discussed this item in closed session. Following, the Council directed staff to prepare a report on zoning consistency for this site and return for a second reading of the ordinance. The applicant is Tina Bow. Following discussion regarding reviewing the City Council Meeting tapes to determine if staff dealt with Council's direction, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to adopt Ordinance No. 92-1. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Pederson, Klajic Noes: Heidt Ordinance No. 92-1 adopted. ITEM 4 Acting Director of Parks and Recreation, John Danielson UNFINISHED BUSINESS reported that pursuant to Council direction at the April 28, HEAD START FACILITIES 1992 Council meeting, staff has proceeded with further investigation into three alternate site locations for the proposed Head Start Program. He stated that four sites being considered are: the William S. Hart Union District site on Walnut street, the Anawalt Lumber site, Masters College Site on San Fernando, and the Newhall Elementary School building. He outlined the pros and cons and outlined the fiscal impact of each site. Addressing the Council on this item was Jack Mehterian, 22848 St., Newhall, 91321. Following discussion regarding the project worthiness, the cost of the fire hydrant, discussion of locations, investing in the future by educating children, and investigating the acquisition of a property, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to locate the Head Start Program at the William S. Hart Union School District offices on Walnut Street for a period not to exceed two years and to direct staff to investigate the acquisition of either the Anawalt Lumber property on Market Street or the Masters College property on San Fernando Road. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Pederson, Klajic Noes: Heidt Motion carried. -3- ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FINAL STATEMENT AMENDMENT (FY 91-92) ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER RESOLUTION NO. 92-91 ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR CHERRY STREET ET AL (PROJECT NO. 90-6) PROJECT ACCEPTANCE ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR SIERRA HIGHWAY N/0 SOLEDAD WIDENING AND RESTRIPING (PROJECT 91-13) BID AWARD The City Attorney advised the Council that only the lowest bidder could be awarded the contract. It was moved by Pederson and staff to create an amendment that local bidders within a lowest bid amount be awarded bidder could substantiate subcontractors. seconded by Boyer to direct to the bid process indicating reasonable percentage of the the contract unless the lowest sufficient use of local On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic Noes: None Motion carried. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to award the contract to Excel Paving in the amount of $54,924.85. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Pederson, Klajic Noes: Heidt Motion carried. ITEM 9 Mayor Klajic was added to the Hazardous Waste Committee and CONSENT CALENDAR the AB 939 Solid Waste Committee name was changed to the CITY COUNCIL AB 939 Solid Waste/Elsmere Committee comprised of COMMITTEES Councilmembers Klajic and Heidt. Councilmember Pederson was added to the League of California Cities Committee and to the Small Business Development Committee. Councilmembers Boyer and Heidt were appointed to the Newhall Area Specific Plan. Councilmember Pederson was appointed as the alternate to the Sanitation District Board. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the appointments to the above listed boards. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 10 Addressing the Council on this item was Lee Schramling, CONSENT CALENDAR 19851 W. Sandpiper Place, Santa Clarita, 91321. RESIDENTIAL FRANCHISE REFUSE RATE STUDY -4- ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR PARCEL MAP NO. 22449 APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR LOST CANYON ROAD EASTERLY OF SAND CANYON ROAD ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR BUS STOP SHELTERS CONTRACT ITEM 13 RESOLUTION NO. 92-90 CHECK REGISTER 118 ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER #19 Following discussion regarding including a rail haul analysis as part of the study, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to hire the consulting firm of Hilton, Francopf and Hobson to conduct the study and to recommend the firm be asked to determine how to best handle the collection of franchise fees from residential haulers in light of their increased disposal costs at the landfills and to include a rail haul analysis as part of the study as a $4-,500 addendum item. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Noes: None Motion carried. Heidt, Pederson, Klajic Councilmember Heidt questioned who to call when there is damage done to a bus shelter or when a bus shelter is in need of maintenance. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer that upon the City Attorney's approval of a stipulated final settlement of all bankruptcy issues, to direct the City Manager to terminate the City's contract with Bustop Shelters of Southern California and to direct staff to solicit bids for advertising bus shelters. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic Noes: None Motion carried. COUNCILMEMBER Mayor Klajic suggested waiving the Bridge and Thoroughfare COMMENTS fees for the Sunshine Day Camp. She also solicited support from the Council to direct staff to send a letter to a trading card company which produces trading cards of serial killers. Councilmember Boyer directed staff to draft an ordinance requiring a CUP for alcoholic beverage retailers. ADJOURNMENT At 9:17 p.m. Mayor Klajic adjourned the City Council Meeting to 7:30 a.m. on May 20, 1992, for the purpose of a breakfast meeting with Supervisor Michael Antonovich. Jill Klaj'r,_, Ma or J2 � � -� - o� onna M. Grindey, City C1 k CMC -5-