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Home My WebLink About1993-02-09 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING PRESENTATION Mayor Heidt presented certificates to Aaron Portnoy of Saugus High, Sandy Rodriguez, Canyon High (not present) and Veronica Hall, Hart High (not present), for their participation in the Independent Cities Association, Youth Conference and Symposium 'Peace In The City' covering the topics of race relations and street violence. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager, George Caravalho. stated that the Youth Conference will be held on March 18, 1993, and stated that he is spearheading a statewide committee dealing with youth and the challenges they face. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported that the Small Business Center is attempting to become a non-profit organization, and that an inventors conference will be held in April. -1- CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6;30 P.M. February 9, 1993 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session portion of the City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 6:33 p.m. in the City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, CA. 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. CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT City Clerk, Donna Grindey, 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. RECESS Mayor Heidt recessed to Closed Session at 6:49 p.m. CLOSED SESSION to discuss matter of pending or potential litigation. RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened to the public participation portion of the meeting at 7:01 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Canyon Country, regarding water in the Santa Clarita Valley; Larry Bird, 14877 Walnut Street, #109, Newhall, regarding the Old Newhall Meeting; Peter Boron, 15890 Falconrim Drive, Santa Clarita, regarding affordable housing; Jim Combs, 25314 Via Artina, Valencia, regarding affordable housing. PRESENTATION Mayor Heidt presented certificates to Aaron Portnoy of Saugus High, Sandy Rodriguez, Canyon High (not present) and Veronica Hall, Hart High (not present), for their participation in the Independent Cities Association, Youth Conference and Symposium 'Peace In The City' covering the topics of race relations and street violence. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager, George Caravalho. stated that the Youth Conference will be held on March 18, 1993, and stated that he is spearheading a statewide committee dealing with youth and the challenges they face. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported that the Small Business Center is attempting to become a non-profit organization, and that an inventors conference will be held in April. -1- City Council Minutes February 9, 1993 Councilmember Pederson reported on the League of California Cities Conference and the discussion on budget adjustments in which cities obtain suggestions from staff and rewards them monetarily.. RECESS Mayor Heidt recessed at 7:24 p.m. RECONVENE At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Heidt reconvened to the regular meeting of the City Council. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 7:31 p.m. INVOCATION Mayor Heidt led the invocation. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Pederson led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve the agenda with Item 10 moved to Item 1. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 26, 1993, as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 10 Mike Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, METROPOLITAN WATER reported that the Metropolitan Vater District (MVD) DISTRICT VEST VALLEY is currently considering the construction of PROJECT additional pipeline facilities to serve growing communities located in southern Ventura County and western Los Angeles County. One of the proposed general alignments could have significant impact in Santa Clarita. On December 18, 1992, MVD representatives met with. City staff to outline the scope of the project and discuss issues raised in the City's comment letter. Wyatt Yong, Principal Engineer, MVD, made a slide presentation to the Council Addressing the Council on this matter were: Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhodendron Drive, Canyon Country; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore, Santa Clarita. Following discussion regarding the financial impact to the citizens of Santa Clarita, conflict of interest with Castaic Lake Water Agency and Metropolitan Water District, right -of -ray through condemnation, and earthquake faults, -2- City Council minutes February 9, 1993 Council directed staff to transmit a letter to cLVA and MWD to get clarification of what is considered conflict of interest. Council also directed staff to return with a report as to range of options prior to and after the environmental report is complete. ITEM 1 Jeff Rolin, Deputy City manager, Public Works, UNFINISHED BUSINESS stated that at the meeting of January 26, 1993, ORDINANCE 93-3 AMENDING Council adopted Resolution 93-9 pertaining to the SCMC SECTIONS 3.12 AND Recycled Product Procurement Policy. Council also 3.14 approved the Purchasing Policies which incorporated Ordinance 93-3. This ordinance amends the Santa Clarita Municipal Code at Sections 3.12 and 3.14 regarding Purchases and Public Yorks Bid Requirements respectively. After introducing Ordinance 93-3, Council waived further reading and passed to second reading. Councilmember Boyer asked that staff return with an agenda item to adopt a policy of S years after a section has been repealed to delete it from the Municipal Code. City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title to Ordinance 93-3. -3- It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Rlajic to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 93-3. On roll call vote: Ayess Boyer, Darcy, Rlajic, Pederson, Heidt Noess None Ordinance 93-3 adopted. ITEM 2 Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Community SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Development reported that at the meeting of January ASSOCIATION OF 12, 1993; staff presented the Council with four GOVERNMENTS (SCAG). options for the formation of a subregion for the SUBREGION FORMATION FOR Southern California Association of Governments THE PROPOSED UPDATE OF (SCAG) Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP). Council THE REGIONAL directed staff to continue discussions with the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (RCP) cities of Palmdale and Lancaster about joining the. North County subregion, and to return the item to the Council meeting of February 9, 1993. In the past month, George Caravalho, City Manager has worked with Gil Smith, Director of Government and public Affairs for SCAG, and with . representatives of the cities of both the Ventura and North County subregions. As a result of these discussions, a new option has been identifieds joining both the Ventura and North County subregions. -3- City Council Minutes February 9, 1993 ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR CITY COMMENDATION OF THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 93-17 ITEM 4 WHITES CANYON ROAD FROM ASHBORO ROAD TO SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD. - CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT A "NO -STOPPING ZONE - RESOLUTION NO. 93-3 ITEM 5 FIELD SERVICES FACILITY (PROJECT NO. 92-02) GRANT OF EASEMENT TO EDISON ITEM 6 ANNEXATION TO THE RESIDENTIAL REFUSE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 93-14 ITEM 7 TRANSIT FARES RATE INCREASE ITEM 8 RESOLUTION NO. 93-15 It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolutions No. 93-7 and 93-13, setting forth the Council's desire to participate in the North County subregion as well as the Ventura subregion. On roll call votes Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Xlajic, Pederson, Heidt Noes: None Resolutions 93-7 and 93-13 adopted. Council then appointed Councilmembers Darcy and Pederson, with Councilmember &lajic as an alternate to meet with representatives of the VCOG and discuss the issue in greater depth. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve the consent calendar. On roll call votes Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Rlajic, Pederson, Heidt Noess None Motion carried. ITEM 9 Rich Henderson, Principal Planner, reported that NEW BUSINESS the Unified Development Code states that in order INCENTIVES FOR THE to reduce development costs associated with the DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE construction of projects qualifying under HOUSING Government Code Section 65915, the City may offer a developer various incentives, depending upon the quality, site and scope of the proposed project. -4- City Council Minutes February 9, 1993 In accordance with State lav, the UDC allows for density bonuses of 25Z (or greater if deemed appropriate) in excess of the midpoint density as established by the General Plan. The UDC also allows for discretionary approval of reduced setbacks, increased height, and fee reductions or waivers. Rich Henderson then gave an analysis and presented the Council with a draft policy for affordable housing. Addressing the Council on this item were: Ralph Killmeyer, 25043 Green Kill, Santa Clarita; Kerry Seidenglanz, 20001 Canyon View Drive, Santa Clarita; Doris Meyer, 26211 Valley Point Lane, Newhall Registering a written comment on this item was R. Mona Tawatao, Esquire, 13327 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima. Following discussion regarding joint powers agreement, affordable housing through home -ownership, and assisting developments when creating units for the assisted housing market on a permanent basis, Council asked that changes be incorporated in the draft policy and returned to Council. ADJOURNMENT At 8:58 p.m., it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to adjourn to the meeting of February 19, 1993, 8:00 a.m. ATTEST: onna M.Gr nd y, CMC City Clerk s1c.820 Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. -5-