HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-09 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
9, 1992
EXECUTIVE MEETING This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review
the agenda and obtain further information that may be
needed. No action will be taken prior to 7:30 p.m. This
session is open to the public.
The executive meeting began at 6:30 p.m.
RECESS At 6:45 Mayor Klajic recessed the meeting for the purpose of
a closed session regarding personnel matters and matters of
pending or potential litigation under the provisions of
Government Case Section 54956.9 two Subdivision A matters
and one Subdivision C matter.
RECONVENE At 7:01 p.m. Mayor Klajic reconvened the executive meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were:
Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall, 91321; Pat
Saletore, 22610 Lilac Ct., Saugus, 91350; Dory Meyer, .26211
Valley Point Lane, Newhall, 91321; Marlee Lauffer, 23609 Del
Monte #206, Valencia, 91355
RECESS At 7:10 p.m. Mayor Klajic recessed the executive meeting to
a closed session to continue their discussions.
RECONVENE
Mayor Klajic reconvened to the Regular City Council meeting
at 7:32 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita was called to order by Mayor Jill Klajic at 7:30
p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st
floor, Santa Clarita, CA.
INVOCATION
Major Baldin of the Salvation Army led the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE
In place of the flag salute, Mayor Klajic read a Flag Day
proclamation.
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, John Danielson; Acting Director of Public Works,
Jeff Kolin; City Clerk, Donna Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to discuss Item
No. 6 on the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the
minutes of March 24 and May 26 as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Klajic presented a 2 million dollar check to
ITEM 3
representatives of Los Angeles County for completion of the
ORDINANCE NO. 92-9,
Whites Canyon Bridge and Via Princessa connection.
CITY ANNIVERSARY
Public Information Officer, Gail Foy exhibited an 8 minute
PRESENTATION
video commemorating the City of Santa Clarita's Fifth
92-004, ANNEXATION
Anniversary of incorporation. She reported that the video
NO. 1992-01, AND
will be made available to community groups.
ITEM 1
Mayor Klajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
GOLDEN VALLEY
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
92-9.
NO. 92-2
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to continue
the public hearing to the June 23, 1992 City Council Meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 2
At the Council meeting of May 26, 1992 Council declared two
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission so that
APPOINTMENT OF PARKS
appointments may be made consistent with the policies of
AND RECREATION
Council.
COMMISSIONER -
RESOLUTION NO. 92-119
It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Pederson to nominate
George Stigile as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Pederson to adopt
Resolution No. 92-119 appointing George Stigile as a Parks
and Recreation Commissioner.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Resolution No. 92-119 adopted.
ITEM 3
Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that
ORDINANCE NO. 92-9,
this item was on the agenda of the May 26, 1992 Council
BUILDER'S DISCOUNT
meeting as a public hearing to prezone 210 acres of
(MASTER CASE NO.
inhabited land in the area of Newhall Ranch Rd. and Bouquet
92-004, ANNEXATION
Canyon Road. At that meeting, Ordinance No. 92-9 was
NO. 1992-01, AND
introduced and passed to second reading.
PREZONE NO. 92-001)
After reading the title of Ordinance No. 92-9, it was moved
by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to adopt Ordinance No.
92-9.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 92-9 adopted.
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ITEM 4 Administrative Assistant, Raquel Garcia reported that at the
UNFINISHED BUSINESS last meeting, Council directed staff to meet with San
COMPREHENSIVE. HOUSING Fernando Valley Legal Neighborhood Services to discuss
AFFORDABILITY further the comments received from this agency. City staff
STRATEGY (CHAS) met with the agency staff, addressed the comments and have
incorporated them in the City acknowledgement into the
citizen comments section of the CHAS.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve the
attachments as incorporated into the draft CHAS, adopt the
Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, and approve
and adopt the City's draft CHAS and direct staff to execute
certifications and transmit the report to HUD.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5 .
Assistant City Manager,
Ken
Pulskamp
reported that this item
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
is being presented
to
consider
additional information
SANITATION DISTRICT
regarding the comments
made
by the
District at the meeting
ORGANIZATION STUDY
in November 1991. The
conclusions
are still that the City
could operate the districts
at the same or at a lower cost.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Chip Meyer, 24556
Sagecrest Circle, Newhall, 91381; Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore, Santa Clarita, 91351; Harlon Mazur, 27608 Caroway
Lane, Saugus, 91350; Glo Donnelly, 23920 Valencia Blvd.,
/250, Valencia, 91355; Ellen Nixon, 23450 San Fernando Rd.,
Santa Clarita, 91321; Bob DiPrimio, 25172 Karie Lane, Santa
Clarita; Ron Kettle, 23810 Hilo Ct., Santa Clarita, 91355;
Becky Mastrobuono, 28126 Lodestar, Saugus, 91350; Jim
Mastrobuono, 28126 Lodestar Drive, Santa Clarita; Bill
Arens, P.O. Box 3107 Santa Clarita, 91386; Jim McCarthy,
6704 Rockne Ave., Whittier; Gary Johnson, 28009 Brandon Oak
Drive, Valencia, 91355; Jeff Brown, P.O. Box 1367, Canyon
Country; Charles W. Carry, Los Angeles County Sanitation
District; Jack Shine, 16830 Ventura Blvd, Encino; Gloria
Glenn, No Address Given.
Following discussion regarding public testimony procedures,
further investigation of the issue, personnel costs,
budgetary costs, undisclosed costs, cost to residents, it
was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to deny the staff
recommendation to place this item on the next Sanitation
Board's agenda to consider the takeover of operations and
administrative services by the City of Santa Clarita of
Sanitation Districts 26 and 32 and to schedule a workshop to
discuss and receive input from district employees on the
proposal.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Pederson
Noes: Heidt, Klajic
Motion approved.
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ITEM 6 Councilmember Heidt clarified this item for the public.
CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNTY MONITORING: It vas moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve the
VALENCIA CO. "SANTA consent calendar.
FE II" 288 -UNIT
PROJECT ON NEWHALL On roll call vote:
RANCH ROAD BETWEEN Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
HILLSBOROUGH PARKWAY Noes: None
AND BOUQUET CANYON Consent calendar approved.
ROAD
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
FEDERAL LEGISLATION -
RESOLUTION NO. 92-104
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
MAGIC MOUNTAIN
PARKWAY - VALENCIA
BLVD. TO BOUQUET
CANYON ROAD (SR 126
PHASE 5) PROJECT
90-21 STATE/CITY
DRAFT COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT NO. 4078
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD
EAST OF SAND CANYON
ROAD (PROJECT NO.
91-04) REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
FOR BIKEWAYS AND BIKE
LANES RESOLUTION NO.
92-102
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMUTER RAIL STATION
PROJECT 91-17 TRAFFIC
SIGNAL ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA
DRAINAGE BENEFIT AREA
6 - TRACT NO. 43528
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 -
RESOLUTION NO. 92-114
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA
DRAINAGE BENEFIT AREA
3 TRACT NO. 36496
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 -
RESOLUTION NO. 92-115
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ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA
DRAINAGE BENEFIT AREA
18 TRACT NO. 44965
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 -
RESOLUTION NO. 92-116
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
SAN FERNANDO ROAD
UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 91-1
RESOLUTION NO. 92-118
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
TO APPROVE AND RATIFY
CHECK REGISTER #21
FOR THE PERIODS
5/5/92 TO 5/14/92 AND
5/22/92 RESOLUTION
NO. 92-105
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
TO APPROVE AND RATIFY
CHECK REGISTER #22
FOR THE PERIODS
5/19/92 TO 5/21/92
AND 5/29/92
RESOLUTION NO. 92-117
ITEM 18
City Engineer, Tony Nisich reported that this item is for
NEW BUSINESS
the Council toconsider vacating (releasing their interest)
WHITES CANYON ROAD
some unnecessary right-of-way, acceptance right-of-way
SUMMARY
previously offered, and direct staff to support the General
VACATION/ACCEPTANCE
Plan land use for a specific parcel in order to reduce the
OF RIGHT-OF-WAY -
costs of the Whites Canyon Road extension by $1,500,000.
RESOLUTION NOS.
92-112 & 92-113
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to adopt
Resolution No. 92-112, Summary Vacation Without Reservation
and 92-113, accepting dedication of future street for Via
Princessa and direct staff to support consistency finding
with the General Plan for NLF property zone change request
to business park.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
City Engineer, Tony Nisich reported that the City of Santa
NEW BUSINESS
Clarita and the County of Los Angeles have two separate
CITY OF SANTA
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traffic models for the Santa Clarita Valley. It is the
CLARITA/COUNTY OF LOS
intention of both agencies to create one Valley -wide traffic
ANGELES/DKS
model for both agencies. DKS Associate has prepared a study
ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT
which shows the major differences between the two models.
TO PREPARE
The proposed 3 -way agreement allows both agencies to obtain
VALLEY -WIDE TRAFFIC
consulting services from DKS Associates to develop a single
MODEL
model.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Vera Johnson,
26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Newhall, 91321; Jack Ancona, 29552
Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351.
Following discussion regarding EIR's, question on the major
areas of disagreement between the City and the County, it
was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the
agreement and amendment and authorize the Mayor to execute
the agreement and amendment.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20 Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reported that the City
NEW BUSINESS Council on January 2, 1992, approved a proposal from the
FORMATION OF Newhall Land and Farming Company for purposes offinancingCOMMUNITY FACILITIES the cost of the public improvements which will serve the
DISTRICT NO. 92-1, Valencia Town Center. The proposal called for a formation
VALENCIA TOWN MALL of a City Community Facilities District pursuant to the
CENTER - RESOLUTION Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982. The formation
NOS. 92-109, 92-110, of a community facilities district entails several
92-111 procedural steps, the first of which will be taken tonight
with the adoption of several resolutions.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore, Santa Clarita, 91351.
Following discussion regarding clarification of the manner
of collection, and clarification on the public hearing date,
it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve
Resolution Nos. 92-109, 92-110, 92-111, and set the matter
for a public hearing on July 14, 1992 and to direct staff to
clarify the special tax reference of the agreement.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
-Motion carried.
ITEM 21 Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp exhibited a slide
ARCHITECTURAL presentation and reported that in November of 1990, the
AGREEMENT Council directed staff to begin the process to design and
construct a future City Hall and Civic Center. Since that
time, staff has laid the groundwork for the project. The
contract before the Council outlines the scope of work to be
addressed by the architects over a 24 month period. The
project management firm of Harris and Associates has been
retained.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Vera Johnson,
26534 Oak Crossing, Newhall, 91321; Allan Cameron, 27612
Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351; Mary Merritt, 28109
Caraway, Saugus, 91350; Jeff Brown, P.O. Box 1367, Canyon
Country, 91386.
ME
Following discussion regarding long-term planning, cost of
the project, complete cost of the building with
improvements, clarification of conflicting figures, status
of the` State budget, location of the Sheriff's station,
services provided by user fees, growth of City staff, it was
moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to authorize staff to
enter into the primary agreement for architectural services
for the City of Santa Clarita civic center with Hill
Architects Inc. with the modification of a 1.4 million
dollar cap for the first two phases subject to the approval
of the City Attorney.
ITEM 23 Mayor Klajic reported that this item is on the agenda at her
NEW BUSINESS request for consideration of additions to the proposed
1992-93 BUDGET 1992-93 budget. It is suggested that the City Council
appropriate an additional $208,000 to the Solid Waste
Division to fund additional programs. These programs will
assist the City inachieving its goals pertaining to
continued opposition to the Elsmere Canyon Landfill as well
as gaining compliance with AB 939.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Jack Ancona,
29552 Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351; Keefe Terrandini, 18925
Tenderfoot Trail, Newhall, 91321; Kelli Krutzman, 25087
Barnhill Road, Saugus, 91350; Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac Ct.,
Saugus, CA 91350; Chip Meyer, 24556 Sagecrest, Newhall,
91381; Robert Brady, 23104 Pamplico Drive, Valencia, 91354.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt
Noes: Pederson, Klajic
Motion approved.
RECESS
At 11:00 p.m. Mayor Klajic recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 11:07 p.m. Mayor Klajic reconvened the meeting.
ITEM 22
Acting Director of Public Works, Jeff Kolin reported that on
NEW BUSINESS
January 2, 1992, the City assumed the commuter bus service
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
from the County of Los Angeles.* The City provides bus
CITY AND COUNTY OF
service for the entire Santa Clarita Valley, including areas
LOS ANGELES TO
under the County of Los Angeles jurisdiction. The County is
CONTINUE EXISTING
responsible for funding those areas not located within the
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
City.
SERVICES
Following discussion regarding the amount of County payment
to the City, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to
approve the agreement pending the City Attorney's approval
and to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 23 Mayor Klajic reported that this item is on the agenda at her
NEW BUSINESS request for consideration of additions to the proposed
1992-93 BUDGET 1992-93 budget. It is suggested that the City Council
appropriate an additional $208,000 to the Solid Waste
Division to fund additional programs. These programs will
assist the City inachieving its goals pertaining to
continued opposition to the Elsmere Canyon Landfill as well
as gaining compliance with AB 939.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Jack Ancona,
29552 Abelia, Canyon Country, 91351; Keefe Terrandini, 18925
Tenderfoot Trail, Newhall, 91321; Kelli Krutzman, 25087
Barnhill Road, Saugus, 91350; Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac Ct.,
Saugus, CA 91350; Chip Meyer, 24556 Sagecrest, Newhall,
91381; Robert Brady, 23104 Pamplico Drive, Valencia, 91354.
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Following discussion regarding the amount of money allocated
to fight the landfill, designating more monies for solid
waste purposes, educating the public on recycling, and
placing $200,000 into a special "Elsmere Dump" contingency
fund, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to
continue this item to a special Budget Study Session on June
15, 1992.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 24 This item is on the agenda for Council's opportunity to
NEW BUSINESS consider the City Manager's review of a co-sponsorship
JULY 4TH HARTLAND USA application from Custom Productions, Inc, to provide law
CO-SPONSORSHIP REQUEST enforcement personnel and transportation for "Hartland, USA"
1992 July 4th Community Celebration.
Addressing the Council on this item was Robert Brady, 23104
Pamplico Dr., Valencia, 91354.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson not to
provide funds for the "Hartland USA" July 4th Celebration as
a co-sponsorship program.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Pederson reported on the League of California
Cities meeting that he attended. He commented that nothing
significant to the City of Santa Clarita occurred.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Heidt commented on the South Coast Air Quality
Management District request for proposals for air quality
improvement and on a request received from the Manufactured
Home Rent Stabilization Panel requesting modification of the
rent control ordinance and expressed her desire to make this
an agenda item. She also commented on a SCAG conference
scheduled for June 24, 1992 at the Burbank Hilton.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:46 p.m. it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson
to adjourn -to 4:00 p.m. on June 15, 1992.
DMG/kg/699
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AT ST:
onna.M. Grindey, C
City Clerk
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Jig Klajic, Maycir