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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-24 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. NOVEMBER 24, 1992 EXECUTIVE MEETING Deputy City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session began at 6:35 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Klajic recessed to Closed Session at 7:20 P.M. to discuss matter of pending or potential litigation. CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT Deputy City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis, announced that 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. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Scott McDougall, 17741 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita; John Kachalek, 15411 Baker Canyon, Santa Clarita; Vin Taylor, 15811 Baker Canyon Road, Santa Clarita; Rod Donkin, 15600 Baker Canyon Road, Santa Clarita; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Santa Clarita; Joan Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Santa Clarita. INVOCATION Associate Pastor Ralph Milliken, Canyon Country Assembly of God Church, and Gina Madden, a congregation member. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember George Pederson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Klajic at 7:35 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, lot Floor, Santa Clarita, California. 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; Deputy City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to approve the agenda, with the exception of pulling Items 10, 12 and 13 for discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Page 1 City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Boyer requested corrections be made and Mayor Rlajic asked that minutes of October 27, 1992, be brought back for approval. It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve the minutes of November 10, 1992. Nearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 Mayor Rlajic opened the public hearing. Deputy .PUBLIC NEARING City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis stated that all RESOLUTION NO. 92-226 - notices required by lav have been provided, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT therefore the public hearing was in order. NO. 92-001, AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF It was moved by Councilmember Heidt and seconded by THE GENERAL PLAN, TO Darcy to continue this item to the meeting of BRING IT INTO COMPLIANCE December 8, 1992. WITH STATE LAW Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. r ITEM 2 Mayor Rlajic opened the public hearing. Deputy PUBLIC HEARING City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis stated that all SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE notices required by lav have been provided, MAINTENANCE DISTRICT therefore the public hearing was in order. NO. 1 (GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD) - RESOLUTION NO City Engineer Tony Nisich reported that the 92-228 Resolution initiating Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and the Resolution declaring the City's intention to form the district were approved, along with the Preliminary Engineer's report and call for a Public Hearing. The initial annexation is for Tract 48117, along Golden Valley Road. This tract has recently subdivided but is still owned by the developer. Since landscape improvements are expected to be completed in the spring of 1993, the costs to maintain these improvements will be for a three-month period. For fiscal year 1993/94, the cost of maintenance will be for a full year, and next year's assessments will reflect a full year's maintenance. Mayor Rlajic closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Darcy and seconded by Boyer to adopt Resolution 92-228, ordering the improvements within this landscape district and confirming the diagram assessment and levying the assessment. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Rlajic Noes: None Resolution 92-228 adopted. Page 2 City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 ITEM 13 Mayor Rlajic opened the public hearing. Deputy PUBLIC HEARING City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davie stated that all ESTABLISHING THE VIA notices required by lav have been provided, PRINCESSA MAJOR BRIDGE therefore the public hearing was in order. AND THOROUGHFARE CONSTRUCTION FEE DISTRICT Tony Nisich, City Engineer reported that staff has RESOLUTION NO. 92-225 worked with the county and with members of the community to reach a consensus. The fees have been adjusted from approximately $13,000 down to the recommended $7,150 per Factor Development Units (FDU). The major changes from the original report are funding for four -lane improvements, reevaluation of the development potential of undeveloped areas, reducing total project cost by removing insignificant projects, adding the pro -rata share of Route 126, flexibility in the timing of fee payment, and flexibility in accounting for funding from other sources. Councilmember Heidt stated that as a Council they have told Cal Trans they did not want the north/south route of 126, that there would be an east/vest route. She recommended all reference to Route 126 be removed and insert undesignated east/west route. Mayor &lajic closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Darcy that Resolution No. 92-225 be adopted with the amendment offered by Councilmember Heidt that the words undesignated east/vest route be substituted for Route 126. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, &lajic Noes: None Resolution 92-225 adopted. ITEM 4 Mayor &lajic opened the public hearing. Deputy PUBLIC HEARING City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis stated that all FEE REVISION FOR THE notices required by lav have been provided, BOUQUET CANYON AND ROUTE therefore the public hearing was in order. 126 B&T DISTRICTS - RESOLUTION NO. 92-229 City Engineer, Tony Nisich reported the revised fees reflect the expansion to four lanes throughout the districts and the impact of County generated traffic. Since these districts are jointly administered, the County has agreed to revise their fee to match the City's. Mr. Nisich stated that other major items of the revision are project costs, flexibility in the timing of fee payment, and flexibility in accounting for other funding sources. Page 3 v I City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Addressing the Council on this item, representing Newhall Land and Farm, was Mark Subbotin, 23823 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita. Mayor &lajic closed the public hearing. It was moved by'Councilmember Darcy and seconded by Boyer to adopt Resolution 92-229, approve the negative declaration and instruct the City Council to record the Resolution. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Rlajic Noes: None Resolution 92-229 adopted. RECESS Mayor &lajic recessed the meeting at 8:20 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Klajic reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m. ITEM 5 Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, • Community UNFINISHED BUSINESS Development, stated that this is the final action UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE relative to the newly drafted Unified Development AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP Ordinance and accompanying maps. Addressing the Council on this item was Flynn Nielsen, 28149 N. Tamarak Lane, Saugus. Councilmember Boyer recommended that this item be brought back after the consent calendar in order to give staff an opportunity to consult further on this item. ITEM 6 Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that UNFINISHED BUSINESS at the meeting of November 10, 1992, the Council GOLDEN VALLEY ASSESSMENT gave direction to proceed with a single issue of DISTRICT APPROVAL TO SELL bonds in the amount of $880,000 and directed staff BONDS (AMCAL) - to move forward. City staff has now prepared the RESOLUTION NO. 92-230, resolutions which accomplish the following: 92-231, 92-232 1) Approves changes to the Engineer's Reports as related to the AMCAL project. 2) Authorize execution of the Fiscal Agent Agreement that allows Paine Webber to proceed with bonds for the AMCAL project only. 3) Approves the form of the Preliminary Statement regarding the bond transaction which is to be made available to prospective bond purchasers. Page 4 City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Mr. Pulskamp discussed the concerns of the other 4 developers, and stated the recommendation was to adopt language in the Fiscal Agent Agreement and Official Statement, allowing a series issue for AMCAL and additional bonds to be issued for the other projects pursuant to an additional bonds test. Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Stanley Lamport, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2800, Los Angeles, CA It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Pederson to adopt Resolutions 92-230, 92-231, and 92-232. RECONVENE Mayor Klajic reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:44 p.m. ITEM J CONSENT CALENDAR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE RULES AND GUIDELINES RESOLUTION NO. 92-221 ITEM 8 It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by UNITES CANYON ROAD Meidt to continue Item 8 to meeting of TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES December 8, 1992. PROJECT 92-221 Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Page 5 On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Beidt, Pederson, Klajic Noes: None Resolution 92-230, 92-231, and 92-232 adopted. RECESS Mayor Klajic recessed the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:40 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Klajic called to order the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency at 8:41 p.m. ROLL CALL All Directors were present. RDA ITEM 1 It was moved by Director Boyer and seconded by RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Heidt to adopt Resolution No. RDA 92-1, Relocation RULES AND GUIDELINES Rules and Guidelines. RDS 92-1 On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Meidt, Pederson, Klajic Noes: None Resolution RDA 92-1 adopted. ADJOURNMENT of RDA At 8:43 p.m., it was moved by Director Boyer and seconded by Pederson to adjourn the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. Nearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECONVENE Mayor Klajic reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:44 p.m. ITEM J CONSENT CALENDAR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE RULES AND GUIDELINES RESOLUTION NO. 92-221 ITEM 8 It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by UNITES CANYON ROAD Meidt to continue Item 8 to meeting of TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES December 8, 1992. PROJECT 92-221 Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Page 5 City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 ITEM 9 COMPUTER PURCHASE RFP'S ITEM 10 PURCHASE OF COPIER ITEM 11 . PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS ITEM 12 TWO-WAY STOP CONTROL AT FLORABUNDA AND GRANDIFLORES ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 92-224 It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Heidt to reject all bids and re -advertise on the purchase of the copier. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by Councilmember Heidt and seconded by Darcy that Resolution No. 92-224 be adopted with a recommendation to staff to research the feasibility of placing a four-way stop at this corner, and to meet with neighbors. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic Noes: None Resolution 92-224 adopted. ITEM 13 It was moved by Mayor Elajic that Council not NONPROFIT LAND TRUSTS AND authorize the negotiations with Trust for Public THE ACQUISITION OF OPEN Land. SPACE There was no second to this motion. Addressing the Council in opposition of this item were Marcia (no last name given), 24519 Breckenridge Place, Newhall; Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac Court, Saugus; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Canyon Country. It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Pederson to authorize staff to negotiate with the Trust for Public Land for acquisition of land parcels to be designated for open space. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, &lajic Noes: &lajic. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, &lajic Noes: None. Notion carried. Page 6 le, City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 ITEM 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP - ORDINANCE 92-18 ITEM 15 NEW BUSINESS DOWNTOWN NEWHALL STUDY: DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO SELECT A QUALIFIED CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS AMONG THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS IN THE DOWNTOWN NEWHALL AREA IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN FOR THE AREA. ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS AMENDMENTS TO TITLE NOS. 18,19,20 AND 21 OR THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL CODES. Council returned to this item for further discussion. Councilmember Boyer moved and Heidt seconded that Ordinance 92-18 be approved subject to City Attorney Carl Newton's reading of the title. City Attorney read the title of Ordinance 92-18. Mayor Klajic stated for the record that she did not .agree with the zone changing of the Seco/Copperhill corner. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic Noses None. Ordinance 92-18 adopted. Senior Planner Kevin Michel reported on this item stating that staff has drafted an RFP to seek a well qualified consultant in neighborhood planning and public participation. In addition to the RFP a map has been prepared showing draft boundaries to the Downtown Newhall study as well as a background paper identifying potential issues and opportunities. Addressing the Council in favor of this item were Marlee Laufer, 23690 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia; Carol Rock, 28013 Aumond Avenue, Santa Clarita. Following discussion regarding boundary changes, it was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to direct staff to proceed with RFP process and to work with the consultant and report back to Council in 90 days. On roll call votes Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic Noes: None. Motion carried. Following the reading of the title to Ordinance 92-19, by the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance 92-19, and to set the public hearing to January 12, 1993. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic Noses None. Ordinance 92-19 passed to second reading. Page 7 City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 ITEM 17 NEW BUSINESS AMENDING SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE AT CHAPTER 13 RELATING TO PURCHASES ORDINANCE NO. 93-17 It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Darcy to continue this item to the meeting of December 8, 1992. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 18 Intergovernmental Relations Officer Michael Murphy NEW BUSINESS stated that in a letter to the City Clerk dated LOCAL CAMPAIGN March 3, 1992 the City Attorney advised that the CONTRIBUTION LIMITATIONS City should cease enforcement of the campaign contribution limitations portion of the ordinance. This recommendation was made in light of an opinion issued by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Proposition 73 ( the campaign financing reform initiative) is unconstitutional. Santa Clarita Ordinance 90-4 closely parallels Proposition 73 by limiting contributions and loans to .candidates during a particular fiscal year. Subsequent court rulings in other cases have invalidated other portions of Ordinance 90-4. Several local residents have suggested that the City Council amend the Municipal Code sections relative to local campaign contribution limitations as enacted by Ordinance 90-4 to conform with the court rulings. Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita. It was moved by Councilmember Pederson and seconded by Boyer to waive the confidentiality of the letter regarding campaign contributions written by the City Attorney. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by Councilmember Heidt to adopt Ordinance 92-21 with disclosure of contributors in the amount of $50. There was no second to this motion. It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Darcy to modify the City Attorney's version of Ordinance 92-21 with the amount changed to $50, and amend the statement on ballot -measures limit to municipalities. Page 8 City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson Noes: Rlajic Motion carried. It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve Ordinance 92-21 as read by the City Attorney. On roll call votes Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, &lajic Noses None Ordinance 92-21 adopted, as amended. ITEM 19 Administrative Intern Jennifer Jones stated that NEW BUSINESS staff recommended the City Council reconsider it's SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER approval of Southern California Water Committee COMMITTEE membership due to the budget constraints for fiscal year 1992-93. Addressing Council in favor of this item was Marlee Lauffer, 23690 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita. It was moved by Councilmember Darcy and seconded by Heidt not to purchase membership on the Southern California Water Committee at this time. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 20 City Manager George Caravalho stated that staff is NEW BUSINESS suggesting two study sessions in January. In CITY COUNCIL MEETING addition, there was tentative talk regarding a DATES joint study session with the Planning Commission which was targeted for January 21. He asked if Council would like to proceed. Following discussion regarding dates, Council set study sessions for January 6 and 27, 1993, at 6:30 p.m. No objections, so ordered. ITEM 21 It was moved by Councilmember Heidt and seconded by NEW BUSINESS Darcy to grant SCAVAC $10,000, which would be SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ARTS funded out of the City's contingency account. COUNCIL Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Carmen Sarro, 22612 Pamplico Drive, Santa Clarita. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson Noes: &lajic Motion carried. Page 9 City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 ITEM 22 Councilmember Pederson recommended that Council NEW BUSINESS suspend Policy and Procedures No. 1-1 for a period SUCCESSION OF MAYOR of 30 -days to enable a committee designated by the Council to rewrite a policy that would more fairly and equitably address this issue. Councilmember Pederson also recommended that Council proceed with the election of Jan Heidt as Mayor at the meeting of December 8, 1992, but delay the selection of the Mayor Pro -tem. Addressing Council on this item was Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita. It was moved by Councilmember Darcy and seconded by Boyer to postpone selection of Mayor Pro -tem for 30 -days, and the committee of Heidt and Pederson to return to Council with a proposed new policy regarding the annual rotation of Mayor. Y On roll call votes Ayess Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Klajic Nose: None Motion carried. ITEM 23 Mayor Klajic reported that the Elsmere Coalition NEW BUSINESS Committee is asking the City to help fund the ELSMERE CANYON SIGNAGE purchase of fifty (50) signs to draw attention to Elsmere Canyon. The signage would read 'Join the City of Santa-Clarita-Help oppose Elemere Canyon Garbage Dump.' Councilmember Heidt suggested billboards on San Fernando and Soledad Canyon Roads be used instead of private property for Elsmere signs. Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac, Santa Clarita; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita; George Stigile (no address given). It was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Pederson to have staff return with a more specific proposal at the meeting of January 12, 1993. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 24 City Manager George Caravalho requested two members NEW BUSINESS of the Council be appointed to a selection CITY HALL PARKING committee for design services for the parking STRUCTURE - PROJECT structure at City Hall. NO. 94-007 Councilmembers Darcy and Boyer volunteered. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Page 10 City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on the State Film Commission report. She stated the State T.V. ad revenues are up 3.1Z. California leads in the total feature film beginning 1986 to 1992. California generated $8.25 billion in film revenues for 1991. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor xlajic clarified some misconceptions regarding Fox Studios, stating she was very supportive of their move to Santa Clarita. Councilmember Darcy commented on the letter from Supervisor Antonovich regarding the recent study on the cost of illegal aliens in the County of Los Angeles and their families. Mayor &lajic asked staff to look at this letter and prepare an agenda item for a future meeting. Councilmember Pederson recommended that the signal at Dalby and Old Orchard be placed on the agenda for discussion for the Council meeting of January 12, 1993. Councilmember Darcy reported on the reclaimed water situation. The Castaic Lake Vater Agency is preparing a reclaimed water plan. She stated that there would be meetings with Castaic Lake Vater Agency, the Sanitation District and the City to discuss how the reclaimed water will be used. Councilmember Meidt stated the City may want to look into a program such as the one implemented at the Carson Sheriff's Station, stating the cost savings could be dramatic. Councilmember Meidt reported on the letter the City of Palmdale sent to SCAG. City Manager George Caravalho stated that SCAG suggested a couple Councilmembers attend their next meeting. He also stated staff would be doing some work on the issues that the City is interested in. Councilmember Pederson reported on the meeting with the Ambulance Company. He stated the County has agreed to do an investigation on the allegations on the part of the Santa Clarita Ambulance Company regarding violations. The two ambulance companies have agreed to discuss the possibility of Wilson using the local ambulance for their service. Mayor Rlajic discussed Sanitation District to Demonstration Project. Page 11 the invitation from the attend the Waste by Rail City Council Minutes November 24, 1992 Mayor Klajic brought up Council discussing trips, travel and budgets. City Manager George Caravalho suggested this be discussed at mid -year. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager George Caravalho stated that Assemblyman Pete Knight requested a meeting with the Council ADJOURNMENT At 11.00 p.m. it was moved by Councilmember Boyer and seconded by Pederson to adjourn the meeting. slc.796 Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ATTESTt Donna M.Grindey. CMC City Clerk Page 12 Q�L!2v�. Jil Klajic, Mayor r