HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m.
JUNE 23. 1992
EXECUTIVE MEETING Mayor Klajic called the executive meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
City Clerk, Donna Grindey announced that 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.
The Executive Meeting began at 6:30 p.m.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to add Item No. 30 to
the agenda as a subsequent need item regarding SB1435 which is
before the Senate Committee of Transportation. This item would
authorize the Mayor to send a letter in support of SB1435.
On roll call vote:
Ayess Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Motion carried.
City Manager, George Caravalho discussed the capital improvement
projects for the upcoming fiscal year..
RECESS At 6:44 p.m. Mayor Klajic recessed the Executive Meeting to a
closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
RECONVENE At 7:04 p.m. Mayor Klajic reconvened the Executive Meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Pat
Saletore, 22610 Lilac, Saugus 91350; Becky Battaille, Apple
Street, Newhall, 91321; Keefe Ferrandini, 18925 Tenderfoot, Santa
Clarita.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on the Film Commission Expo and on
the Small Business Development Center's planned Small Business
Survival Seminar on August 17, 1992 at College of the Canyons.
The Council directed the. City Manager to draft a letter of
support to the California Electric Mobility Consortium supporting
their development of a consumer electrically run vehicle.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Councilmember Heidt directed staff to investigate the
transportation and dumping of dirt from Soledad Canyon Road onto
the Santa Clara riverbed near Wiley Canyon.
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Councilmember Boyer reported on a Conejo Future Foundation
meeting on June 25th regarding a vision of the Conejo Valley.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council of Santa Clarita was
called to order by Mayor Jill Klajic at 7:20 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita,
CA.
INVOCATION
Pastor Bill Anderson of the Oak Creek Presbyterian Church led the
invocation.
FLAG SALUTE
Brad Berens led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: City
Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp;
city Attorney, Carl Newton; Finance Director, Steve Stark;
Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris; Acting Director
of Parks and Recreation, John Danielson; Acting Director of
Public works, Jeff Kolin; City Engineer, Tony Nisich; City Clerk,
Donna Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to discuss Item Nos.
5, 10, 26 on the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve the ^
minutes of June 9, 1992.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Klajic presented Bob Silverstein with a commendation
designating him as 'Volunteer of the Year'.
ITEM 1
Mayor Klajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
APPEAL OF PLANNING
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
COMMISSION'S DENIAL
OF MASTER CASE 91-107
Principal Planner, Rich Henderson reported that an appeal of the
(ZONE CHANGE 91-004,
Planning Commission's denial of Master Case 91-107 to allow for
VESTING TENTATIVE
the development ,of a 31.8 acre parcel with 45 single family
TRACT MAP 50488,
residential lots and two open space lots located southeasterly of
CONDITIONAL USE
the intersection of Santa Clarita Drive and La Rochelle Drive in
PERMIT 91-106, AND
the Saugus area of the City.
OAK TREE PERMIT
91-037) APPLICANT:
Addressing the Council in favor of granting the appeal was the
KMR CONSTRUCTION,
applicant, David H. Breier, 10850 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
INC.
90024.
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Addressing the Council in opposition to granting the appeal
were: Donna Osmanson, 27332 Santa Clarita, Saugus, 91350; Benjis
Osmanson, 27332 Santa Clarita, 91350; Fred Falconer, 27533 Catala
Avenue, Saugus, 91350; R.V. Mackey, 27411 Santa Clarita Rd.,
Saugus, 91350; John Strain, 22301 Cataro Drive, Saugus, 91350;
Rim Johnson, 22301 Cataro Drive, Saugus, 91350; Bill Whitbread,
27376 Santa Clarita, Saugus, 91350; Lance Anderson, 22467
Guadilamar Drive, Santa Clarita, 91350; Richard Callison, 27445
Santa Clarita, Saugus, 91350; Dorothy Riley, 21220 Placerita
Canyon Road, Newhall, 91321.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding the designation of the lot as open
space, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to deny Master
Case 91-107 (Zone Change 91-004, Vesting Tentative Tract Map
50488, Conditional Use Permit 91-016 and Oak Tree Permit 91-037)
with prejudice and directed staff to prepare a resolution of
denial for the Council's consideration at the July 14, 1992
Council Meeting.
Mayor Rlajic closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding problem solving, it was moved by
Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve Resolution Nos. 92-96,
92-97, and 92-98.
On roll call votes
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Rlajic
Noes: None
Resolution Noe. 92-96, 92-97, and 92-98 adopted.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Rlajic
Noes: None
Motion carried.
RECESS
At 8:10 p.m. Mayor Elajic recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 8:24 p.m. Mayor Elajic reconvened the meeting.
ITEM 2
Mayor Rlajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey announced that all notices -required by law have been
CONFIRMED ASSESSMENT
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
DISTRICT (GOLDEN
VALLEY ROAD)
Assistant City Manager, Ren Pulskamp reported that as part of the
RESOLUTION NO. 92-96,
conditions of approval for five developments consisting of 556
92-97, 92-98
lots along Golden Valley Road between Highway 14 and Sierra
Highway, a funding mechanism is required for each of the
developers to share in the construction costs. On April 2, 1992,
funding and acquisition agreements were approved by the City
Council with four of the developers; the fifth agreement was
approved previously, to facilitate the formation of an assessment
district.
Mayor Rlajic closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding problem solving, it was moved by
Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve Resolution Nos. 92-96,
92-97, and 92-98.
On roll call votes
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Rlajic
Noes: None
Resolution Noe. 92-96, 92-97, and 92-98 adopted.
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ITEM 3
Mayor Klajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey announced that all notices required by lav have been
ADOPTION OF 1992-93
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
ANNUAL BUDGET -
RESOLUTION NOS.
City Manager, George Caravalho reported that this item is on the
92-135, 92-136,
agenda for public hearing and adoption of the 1992-93 proposed
92-101, 92-108,
Operating and Capital Improvement Budget. The Council has
92-137 & ORDINANCE
conducted various meetings throughout the months of May and June
NO. 92-14
to ensure that all components of the budget were sufficiently
addressed. As a result of these meetings, items were presented
by the City Council for further review and incorporation into the
budget.
Addressing the Council in favor of increased funding for the
Senior Center were: Ernie Spencer, 26162 Rainbow Glen Drive,
Newhall, 91321; Merritt golf, 20042 Ave of the Oaks, Santa
Clarita.
Addressing the Council in favor of funding to fight the Elsmere
Canyon landfill was Karen Pearson, 26617 Gavilan Drive, Santa
Clarita.
Addressing the Council with a neutral position on emergency
preparedness funding and in favor of increased funding on
economic development was Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue,
Santa Clarita, 91351.
Mayor Klajic closed the public hearing.
Following discussion regarding directing the City Manager to
draft a memo outlining budgetary priority_ items, thanking the
speakers for their public input, effect of budget cuts on the
Sheriff's department, funding for economic development, providing
security funds for emergency preparedness, and the State's
deficit affect on the City budget, it was moved by Boyer and
seconded by Darcy to approve the proposed amendments to the
budget.
On roll call order:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve Resolution
Nos. 92-135, 92-136, 92-101, 92-108, & 92-137.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Resolution Nos. 92-135, 92-136, 92-101, 92-108, & 92-137 adopted.
After reading the title of Ordinance No. 92-14, it was moved by
Boyer and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and
introduce Ordinance No. 92-14.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 92-14 passed to second reading.
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RECESS Mayor Klajic recessed the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Klajic reconvened the meeting at 9x17 p.m.
ITEM 4 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that this
UNFINISHED BUSINESS item involves the setting of an alignment for the proposed Lyons
LYONS AVENUE Avenue extension. Previous court action continued further
EXTENSION ALIGNMENT discussion until further input was received for the community.
The report recommends a process for further community
participation before Council action.
Addressing the Council on this item wares Hal Kemper, 16118 Lost
Canyon Road, Canyon Country, 91351; Mark Kranich, 25124-D
Steinbeck Avenue, Stevenson Ranch; Doug Bookman, 25644 Rancho
Adobe, Valencia, 91355; Bob Geiman, Master's College, Placerita
Canyon; Lyle Regier, 23515 Lyons Avenue #157, Valencia, 91355;
Sharon Staats, 23637 Latana Court, Santa Clarita; John Stead,
Representative of the Masters College; John G. Hotchkiss, 24529
Apple Street, Newhall, 91321; Steve Dixon, 24403 La Glorita,
Newhall, 91321; Vayne Donaldson, 25867 McBean Pkwy., Santa
Clarita; Steve Schafhausen, 21911 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall,
91321; Carl Kanovsky, 22518 Jeniel Ct., Santa Clarita; Glo
Donnelly, 23920 Valencia Blvd. #250, Santa Clarita; Gaye
McDonald, 15838 Beaver Run, Canyon Country, 91351; Jim
Richardson, 24700 Valley Street 12073, Santa Clarita, 91321; Ben
Curtis, 21925 Placeritoe Blvd., Newhall, 91321; John L. Lang,
21515 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, 91321; Marlee Lauffer,
23920 Valencia Blvd. 1125, Santa Clarita, 91355; Michael Medlock,
21370 Nandina Lane #202, Santa Clarita, 91321; Mark Prines, 24450
Leonard Tree #205, Newhall, 91321; Donnie Marvin, 24450 Leonard
Tree Lane #202, Santa Clarita, 91321;. Kathy Daugherty, 24451
Leonard Tree #101, Santa Clarita, 91321; Robert Stouart, 24450
Leonard Tree Ln. #202, Santa Clarita, 91321; Tom Lambrecht,
Placeritos Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Lori Kleban, 21090
Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, 91321; Jeanne Hammonds, 16326
Cambria Estates, Santa Clarita; LeAnn wills, 24969 Hacienda,
Newhall, 91321; Danielle Medlock, 21370 Nandina Ln. #202, Santa
Clarita, 91321; Randy Shatz, 21157 Placeritos Blvd., Newhall,
91321.
Following discussion regarding the study conducted on the
proposed extension, discussion of the various options in a public
meeting, traffic counts and studies, placement of stop signs and
speed bumps, number of meetings on this issue, proceeding with
the extension, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to
receive and file the report and to direct staff to report back at
the August meeting and after the Transportation Committee Forum
is held.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Pederson
Noes: Heidt, Klajic
Notion carried.
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ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATUS REPORT: FAMILY
AMUSEMENT CENTER
PROJECT
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNEXATION TO
SANITATION DISTRICT
NO. 32 ANNEXATION NO.
213
ITEM 7
ANNEXATION TO
SANITATION DISTRICT
NO. 26 ANNEXATION NO.
268 - RESOLUTION NO.
92-125
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNEXATION TO
SANITATION DISTRICT
NO. 32 - ANNEXATION
NO. 205 - RESOLUTION
NO. 92-126
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
VALENCIA VALLEY
SCHOOL PASSENGER
LOADING ZONE/CARRIZO
DRIVE
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNTY MONITORING:
WESTRIDGE PROJECT -
CONSIDERATION OF
APPEAL
Addressing the Council on this item were Richard Jewett, 19125-B
Soledad Canyon Rd., Canyon Country, 91351; Dennis Coyle, 16572
Vasquez Canyon Road, Canyon Country, 91351.
Councilmember Pederson explained his favorable position on this
item. -
Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported on a
minor correction on the staff report and contributed additional
information to the Council in consideration of the appeal.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Michael Kotch, 28701
v. Sloan Canyon Road, Castaic, 91384; Dorothy Riley, 21224
Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, 91321; Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac
Court, Saugus, 91350; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highapring, Newhall,
91321; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita,
91351; Karen Pearson, 26617 Gavilan Drive, Santa Clarita, 91350;
Lynn Plambeck 23149 Oakbridge, Newhall, 91321.
Following discussion regarding water distribution issues, City
and County conflict regarding treatment of SEA's, oak tree
watering, elementary school and park site locations, it was moved
by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to authorize staff to pursue the
appeal of the project to the Board of Supervisors, including the
payment of necessary fees.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson,
Noes: Klajic
Motion carried.
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ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNTY PROJECT
REVIEV: STEVENSON
RANCH PHASE 4 (DALE
POE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION: VTTM
43896, PROJECT
89-436) RESOLUTION
NO. 92-127
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROPOSITION C LOCAL
RETURN ASSURANCES AND
UNDERSTANDINGS
AGREEMENT
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 92-123
FOR LACTC INCENTIVE
GRANT FOR PARATRANSIT
SERVICES
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
HEADSTART PROGRAM
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
AVARD BID FOR THE
SOUTH FORK TRAIL
CONSTRUCTION
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR 15TH
STREET AND NEWHALL
AVENUE FOUR-VAY STOP
CONTROLS - RESOLUTION
NO. 92-106
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
VALENCIA BOULEVARD AT
CREEKSIDE ROAD
PROJECT NO. 89-12
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMUTER RAIL STATION
- TRAFFIC SIGNAL
PROJECT 91-17 BID
AWARD
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMUTER RAIL
STATION PROJECT
91-17 PHASE II
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ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
PARCEL MAP NO. 22398
APPROVAL OF THE MAP
AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
OFFER OF DEDICATIONS
FOR NADAL STREET
WESTERLY OF WHITES
CANYON ROAD
ITEM 21
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPLICATION FOR
STATE/LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION
PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO. 92-122
ITEM 22
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER 123
FOR THE PERIODS
5-25-92 TO 5-28-92
AND 6-5-92 & CHECK
REGISTER 424 FOR THE
PERIODS OF 6-1-92 to
6-4-92 AND 6-12-92
RESOLUTION NO. 92-120
ITEM 23
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE RESOLUTION NO.
92-133
ITEM 24
CONSENT CALENDAR
MERITS OF ADDING TWO
NEW COMMISSIONERS TO
THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
ITEM 25
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROPOSED PARK CLOSURE
ORDINANCE
ITEM 26
CONSENT CALENDAR
HANDYWORKER PROGRAM
CONTRACT EXTENSION
ITEM 27
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA RAPID
TRANSIT DISTRICT FOR
SUPPORT SERVICES
ITEM 28
CONSENT CALENDAR
1992 FIVE YEAR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM RESOLUTION
NO. 92-128
The City Attorney verified that the Handivorker funds could be
limited to owner occupied dwellings.
There was a question from the Council regarding the City's
placement of liens against property improved under this program.
Council directed staff to execute the amendments to the
agreements and extend the services of the Handivorker Program
through July 31, 1992.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the
consent calendar excluding Item No. 10 and including the
amendment to item No. 18 which was the award of the Commuter Rail
Station Traffic Signal.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Consent calendar approved.
ITEM 29
CONSENT CALENDAR
PLANNING COMMISSION E
PARKS E RECREATION
COMMISSION
ITEM 30 Acting Director of Public Yorke, Jeff Kolin reported that this
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM item is on the agenda to garner the Council,a support of a
SB1435 proposed state lar regarding the allocation of transportation
funds under the Federal Interstate Surface Program. He reported
that the proposed law is endorsed by the League of California
Cities and would encourage the local allocation of federal
transportation funds.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Pederson to authorize the
Mayor to sign letters of support to Assemblywoman Cathy Vright
and to the Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee.
Searing no objections, it was so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:25 p.m. it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to
adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting to July 14, 1992.
DMG/kg/708
Searing no objections, it was so ordered.
ATTEST:
onaa Grind , CMC
City Clerk
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