HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CUR TA
CITY COUNCIL
600 p.m.
AUGUST 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.
The executive meeting began at 6:34 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION At 6:52 p.m. Mayor Rlajic adjourned the meeting to a closed
session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter and
matter of pending or potential litigation under the
provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9, two
Subdivision A matters and one Subdivision C matter.
RECONVENE At 7:05 p.m. Mayor Rlajic reconvened the public
participation portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were:
Ralph Rillmeyer, 25043 Green. Mill, Santa Clarita; Debra
Martin, Winterset Drive, Santa Clarita; Vanessa Williamson,
22670 Devonshire Ct., Saugus, 91350; Timothy Borruel, 25832
Via Candice, Santa Clarita; Robert Suttle, 7355 Topanga
Canyon Boulevard, Ste. #201, Woodland Mills, 91303.
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of Santa Clarita was
called to order by Mayor Jill Rlajic at 7:32 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., lat floor,
Santa Clarita.
FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Heidt led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: City
Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ren
Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Director of Community
Development, Lynn Barris; Director of Public Works, Jeff
Bolin; Director of Finance, Steve Stark; City Clerk, Donna
Grindey.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to discuss Item
Nos. 15 and 26 on the agenda.
Hearing .no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve the
minutes of July 14, 1992 as corrected.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PRESENTATION Mayor Rlajic presented proclamations to Elena Cabrera for
her outstanding academic achievement and to the Hart High
Girls' Softball Team for their outstanding athletic
achievement and to City employee, Rim Holcomb for her heroic
lifesaving efforts.
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ITEM 15 Gregory Schaffer, representing the California Healthy Cities
CONSENT CALENDAR project, reported that the Western Consortium for Public
APPLICATION RENEWAL Health has initiated the California Healthy Cities Project
FOR THE CALIFORNIA to the quality of life in cities and increase the health
HEALTHY CITIES PROJECT status of California's citizens. The City of Santa Clarita
RESOLUTION NO. 92-168 has participated in the project for the last two years and
has been recognized as a Charter City. He reported to the
Council that the City of Santa Clarita will be honored by
the California Wellness Foundation at the October 12th
League of California Cities Meeting.
ITEM 1
Mayor Klajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC NEARING
Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
APPEAL OF THE
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
PLANNING COMMISSION'S
APPROVAL OF MASTER
Principal Planner, Rich Henderson exhibited a slide
CASE 90-185
presentation and reported that this item is an appeal of the
(TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
Planning Commission's approval to subdivide 76 acres into 32
49334, CONDITIONAL
clustered single family lots and the removal of 39 oak
USE PERMIT 90-031,
trees. The three reasons for the appeal are non-conformance
AND OAR TREE PERMIT
with the Hillside ordinance, non-conformance with the two
90-039) APPELLANT:
acre minimum lot size of the General Plan, and violation of
MR. ROBERT LYN
the spirit of the Oak Tree Ordine,ce. The project is
located east of Triumph Avenue, 600 feet south of Sultus
Street and 1,300 feet vest of Sand Canyon Road.
Addressing the Council in favor of the appeal were Robert
Lyn, 16335 Sactus Street, Canyon Country, 91351 and Dan
Holmes, 2710 West Kelly Rd, Newberry Park.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to continue this
item to the October 13, 1992 Council meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 2 Mayor Klajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING Grindey announced that all notices required by law have been
SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order and
INTEGRATED FINANCING announced that she was in possession of four letters of
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT protest from Mary Dapis, Steve and Kathy Kraeger, Clement
NO. 92-4 ORDINANCE and Paula Cox, and Sand Canyon Estates, Ltd.
N0. 92-16
City Engineer, Tony Nisich reported that this is the first
reading of Ordinance No. 92-16 determining rate and levying
assessments, and determining to proceed with the final
ordinance.
Addressing the Council with a neutral position on this item
was Greg Medeiros, 16830 Ventura Blvd., Encino, 91436.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were:
Scott Pease, 23660 Via Andora, Valencia, 91355; Clement K.
Cox, 16093 Live Oak Springs, Canyon Country, 91351; Steve
Kraeger, 16075 Live Oak Springs, Canyon Country, 91351.
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Following. discussion regarding liens placed on the
properties, the property owners concerns, recouping the cost
of the project, notification of the property owners, waiving
the interest charges for an unspecified period, completion
date for the project, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by
Darcy to continue this item to the September 22nd City
Council meeting to allow staff to investigate the questions
raised during the discussion and to report back to the
Council with recommendations for changes in the agreement.
Bearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 3
Mayor &lajic opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been
FEE REVISIONS TO THE
provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order.
BOUQUET CANYON AND
ROUTE 126 BRIDGE AND
City Engineer, Tony Nisich reported that the first BiT
MAJOR THOROUGHFARE
District was formed in 1985. Since then, three others have
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been established to fund new roadways necessary to serve the
RESOLUTION NOS.
traffic demands. In May, 1991 the County raised its B&T
92-159 AND 92-160
fees to reflect 1992 construction costs. At the direction
of the Council, staff commented to thy Board of Supervisors
that the County should include the 1992 cost of four -lane
roadways. Although the Board did not approve the City's
suggestion, Supervisor Antonovich did direct the County
Director of Public Yorks to meet with he City and the BIA to
discuss the four -lane approach.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to continue this
public hearing to the October 27, 1992 City Council meeting.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 4
This item deals with an agreement between the City and the
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County
FIRE FEE AGREEMENT
to enable the City to jointly enter a fee system for fire
ORDINANCE NO. 92-15
protection facilities.
After reading the title of Ordinance No. 92-15, it was moved
by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 92-15.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Ordinance No. 92-15 adopted.
ITEM 5 Ordinance No. 92-13 was heard before the City Council at the
UNFINISHED BUSINESS meeting of July 14, 1992, and was introduced and passed to
PREZONE NO. 90-006, second reading. Ordinance No. 92-13 prezones 210 acres of
MASTER CASE NO. inhabited land generally known as the Copperhill Annexation
90-255 (COPPERHILL located northeast of the existing City limits, east and west
ANNEXATION) - of Haskell Canyon Road, south of Copperhill Drive, and east
ORDINANCE NO. 92-13 of the Los Angeles Aqueduct.
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After reading the title of Ordinance No. 92-13, it was moved
by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and
adopt Ordinance No. 92-13.
RECESS
On roll call vote:
Klajic
recessed the meeting at
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson,
Klajic
Mayor
Noes: None
reconvened the meeting
at 8:41 p.m.
Ordinance No. 92-13 adopted.
ITEM 6
At the July 14, 1992 Council meeting, Ordinance No. CFD
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
92-1-1 was introduced and passed to
second reading. This
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
ordinance authorizes the levy of a
special tax within the
DISTRICT NO. 92-1
boundaries of CFD 92-1 (Valencia Town Center) pursuant to
(VALENCIA TOWN
the Rate and Method of Apportionment
set forth in Exhibit A
CENTER) ORDINANCE NO.
of Ordinance No. CFD 92-1-1.
CFD 92-1-1
After reading the title of Ordinance
No. CFD 92-1-1, it was
moved by Pederson and seconded by
Boyer to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. CFD 92-1-1.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson,
Klajic
Noes: None
Ordinance No. CFD 92-1-1 adopted.
RECESS
Mayor
Klajic
recessed the meeting at
8:31 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor
Klajic
reconvened the meeting
at 8:41 p.m.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
PARRS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION ON THE
MERITS OF ADDING TWO
NEW COMMISSIONERS TO
THE PARRS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROPOSITION 167
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS IN EAST
NEWHALL - CDBG NO.
D90-0633
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY AUTHORIZATION TO
FILE FEDERAL
TRANSPORTATION ACT
GRANT APPLICATION -
RESOLUTION NO. 92-161
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
HANDYWORKER PROGRAM
AGREEMENT
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ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
COMMITTEE ON AGING
AGREEMENT
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY AND COUNTY
TRAILS CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
EDISON FOR MULT-USE
TRAIL, AND LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT FOR
MULTI -USE TRAIL
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
PAPER SUPPLIES
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATIONERY SUPPLIES
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
PURCHASE OF OFFICE
SUPPLIES
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
JANITORIAL SERVICES
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
VALENCIA
BOULEVARD/MCBEAN
PARKWAY/TOWN CENTER
DRIVE PARKING
PROHIBITION -
RESOLUTION NO. 92-164
ITEM 21
CONSENT CALENDAR
VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL
CENTER - TRAFFIC
SIGNAL REIMBURSEMENT
IMPROVEMENTS -
INTEGRATED FINANCING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. 92-5 RESOLUTION
NO. 92-165
ITEM 22
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF STORM
DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT (LACFCD)
TRACT NUMBERS 44320,
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44321, 44322, AND
43593 - PRIVATE DRAIN
NO. 2154 RESOLUTION
NO. 92-156
ITEM 23
CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNTY LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
CONSENT CALENDAR
JURISDICTION -
RESOLUTION NO. 92-163
ITEM 24
CONSENT CALENDAR
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
ITEM 25
CONSENT CALENDAR
BUS SHELTERS
ITEM 26 Addressing the Council on this item were: Connie Morden,
CONSENT CALENDAR P.O. Bos 233, Santa Clarita, 91322 and Gary G. Murr, 20404
EMBLEM SCHOOL Lisa Gail Drive, Saugus, 91350.
SITE/BOYS AND GIRLS
CLUB Following discussion regarding club closures, it was moved
by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to endorse the
implementation of an after school program at Emblem
Elementary School beginning in September 1992 and to approve
the consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic
Noes: None
Consent calendar approved.
ITEM 27
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS.
28, 29, 30, 31, 32,
33 - RESOLUTION NO.
92-157
ITEM 28
CONSENT CALENDAR
LEGAL BRIEF: LOCAL
AUTHORITY
ITEM 29 Director of Public Yorks, Jeff Kolin reported that the Los
NEW BUSINESS Angeles County Transportation Commission's Art for Rail
METROLINK Transit or A.R.T. program was created in 1989 when the
Commission adopted a policy which allocated one half of 1
percent of construction costs for the creation of works of
art for the rail system. The primary goal of the program is
to work with communities adjacent to the stations to develop
art which reflects the individuality of each area,
developing a sense of place and contributing to neighborhood
pride. Funds are being made available to cities wishing to
participate in the program on a matching basis, to a maximum
of approximately $30,000.
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Following discussion regarding involving the Santa Clarita
Arts Council on the project, the specific use of funds,
security concerns, train storage facilities, it was moved by
Boyer and seconded by Darcy to authorize the Mayor to
execute the cost sharing agreement by and between the Los
Angeles County Transportation Commission and the City of
Santa Clarita provided there are adequate savings in the
project budget following completion of construction and
authorize staff to form the Rail Station Art Committee and
selection panel.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, &lajic
Noes: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 30 Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that
NEW BUSINESS the Manufactured Home Rent Stabilization Panel, City staff
MANUFACTURED HOME and the City Attorney, in working together with the
RENT STABILIZATION ordinance, have developed several procedures. These include
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS change in the calculations of the average Consumer Price
ORDINANCE NO. 92-11 Index figures; consideration of capital improvements by the
Panel when determining rent adjustma,:ts above the maximum
allowable amounts; and a requirement that Panel decisions
and findings be transmitted to park owners and tenants prior
to the next meeting.
ITEM 31 Director of Public Works, Jeff &olin reported that on
NEW BUSINESS October 26th Metrolink Commuter Rail Service will begin
PROPOSED SANTA operating between Santa Clarita and Los Angeles Union
CLARITA TRANSIT Station. To coincide with that date, the Santa Clarita
SERVICE CHANGES FOR Metrolink Station will become the hub of local transit
OCTOBER 26, 1992 system, both to facilitate bus -to -bus transfers as well as
bus -to -rail connections. The proposed changes in transit
service are for the most part precipitated by the relocation
of the transit hub from Royal Oaks Shopping Center to
Metrolink.
Addressing the Council on this item was Suzanne Gardiner,
25307 Keats Lane, Stevenson Ranch, 91381.
The Council discussed the implementation of a Safe -Walk to
Schools Program.
The Council received and filed this report.
ITEM 32 City Manager, George Caravalho reported to the Council on
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM extending the Council's formal comment deadline on the Route
126 EIR until October 14, 1992 for the purpose of receiving
additional public input.
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After reading
the title of
Ordinance No. 92-11, it was moved
by Boyer and
seconded by Heidt to waive further reading and
to pass Ordinance No. 92-11
to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer,
Darcy, Heidt,
Pederson, &lajic
Noes: None
Ordinance No.
92-11 passed
to second reading.
ITEM 31 Director of Public Works, Jeff &olin reported that on
NEW BUSINESS October 26th Metrolink Commuter Rail Service will begin
PROPOSED SANTA operating between Santa Clarita and Los Angeles Union
CLARITA TRANSIT Station. To coincide with that date, the Santa Clarita
SERVICE CHANGES FOR Metrolink Station will become the hub of local transit
OCTOBER 26, 1992 system, both to facilitate bus -to -bus transfers as well as
bus -to -rail connections. The proposed changes in transit
service are for the most part precipitated by the relocation
of the transit hub from Royal Oaks Shopping Center to
Metrolink.
Addressing the Council on this item was Suzanne Gardiner,
25307 Keats Lane, Stevenson Ranch, 91381.
The Council discussed the implementation of a Safe -Walk to
Schools Program.
The Council received and filed this report.
ITEM 32 City Manager, George Caravalho reported to the Council on
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM extending the Council's formal comment deadline on the Route
126 EIR until October 14, 1992 for the purpose of receiving
additional public input.
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It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to extend the
Council's formal comment deadline on the Route 126 EIR to
October 14, 1992.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, &lajic
Noes: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by &lajic to direct the j
City Manager to deliver a recommendation to the City Council
on behalf of the Citizen's Transportation Committee.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Pederson commented positively on the new
COMMENTS
agenda format.
Councilmember Boyer commented on a complaint received from a
citizen regarding the use of heavy equipment operating
outside of his home. Councilmember Boyer directed staff to
provide a copy of the ordinance whiF,: cites the number of
hours heavy machinery may be used in residential areas.
Councilmember Darcy commented on receiving comments from
each Councilmember regarding the Aqua Dulce airport for the
Area Roundtable Meeting.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager, George Caravalho updated the Council on the ^•
State budget crisis and on his appointment as the United Way
Chairman for Santa Clarita and on the near completion of the
transit division performance audit.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor &lajic recessed the meeting to a closed session at
9:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters
and matters of pending or potential litigation under the
provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 subdivisions
A, C, and B.
RECONVENE
Mayor &lajic reconvened the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:00 p.m. Mayor &lajic adjourned the Regular Meeting of
the City Council to September 8, 1992.
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