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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
March 9, 1993
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session portion of the City Council
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Meidt at 6:35
p.m. in the City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia
Blvd., let 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.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on the Small Business
Development Center meeting. They have moved into
new facilities at COC. They are proceeding with
their next public forum which will be on patents
and inventions.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Klajic asked that an item be put on
the agenda regarding a letter to the President of
Magic Mountain/Time Warner asking for support in
annexing Magic Mountain into the City.
Councilmember Klajic asked for a closed session
meeting regarding possible litigation with BKK.
Mayor Neidt asked for status on Farmers' Market.
Staff stated that the site has been narrowed down
to 2 areas.
STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, reported on the
National League of Cities Conference which he and
Councilmember Boyer attended. Mr. Caravalho
reported that they met with a legislative advocate
and discussed the issue of dealing with public
policy as it relates to the transference of lands
for private purposes, and that the National League
should take a position on that.
The City Manager reported on the Transportation
Committee meeting of March 18. He stated the
Committee will formulate their recommendations to
the community.
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RECESS Mayor Heidt recessed to closed session at 6:57 p.m.
to discuss pending litigation under Government code
RECONVENE 54956.9, subsection c.
Mayor Heidt reconvened to the public participation
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION portion of the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Addressing the Council on matter of public concern
were: Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon
Country, regarding public participation; Pat
Saletore, 22610 Lilac, Saugus, regarding Elsmere
Canyon; John Steffen, 22714 Espuella, Canyon
FLAG SALUTE Country, regarding L.A. County Sheriff.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Pederson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Pederson to
approve the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to
approve the minutes of the meeting of
February 23, 1993, as amended.
RECESS Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Heidt
recessed at 7:22 p.m.
The regular
meeting of the Council of
the City of
Santa Clarita
was called to order by Mayor Heidt at
ITEM 1
7:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED TRANSIT FARE
Mayor Heidt
opened the public hearing.
City Clerk,
ADJUSTMENTS
Donna Grindey stated that all notices
required by
law have
been provided, therefore
the public
hearing was
in order.
Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, made
opening comments regarding the financial situation
in making the proposal.
Ron Kilcoyne, Transportation Manager, reported that
most of the revenue dedicated to support transit
operations is tied to various sales taxes. Due to
the decline in the economy these revenue sources
are shrinking. Combining this factor with
increasing costs due to inflation and demands for
new service, it has become necessary to raise the
amount of revenue paid directly by the customer for
transit services.
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Addressing theCouncilin favor of this item were:
Melva Hebert, 27515 Beonina, Canyon Country; Marlee
Lauffer, 23609 Del Monte, 1294, Valencia; Brad
Berens, 27468 Garza Drive, Saugus.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item
were: J.B. Jones, 18006 W. Danielson, Canyon
Country; Dory Meyer, 26211 Valley Point Lane,
Newhall; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Canyon Country.
Bob Lathrop (did not fill out speaker slip).
Registering written comments on this item were:
Melody Hunter, 29822 Saguaro, Castaic; Alma Stroup,
20401-237 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country; Fran
Fimbres, 28062 Meadowcreek Road, Canyon Country;
Amy Hunter, 29822 Saguaro Street; Cynthia Perez,
21057 Cedarfalls Drive, Santa Clarita; Ruben Perez,
21057 Cedarfalls Drive, Santa Clarita.
Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing.
Following further discussion regarding flexibility
in cash fares, liberal interpretation of senior
income, charging for transfers, improved service,
rate comparisons with other cities, it was moved by
Pederson and seconded by Darcy to continue this
item, to have an implementation date for increased
rates of July 1, 1993, and direct staff to return
to Council with senior and student discounts.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: Heidt
Excused: Boyer
Absent:
Motion carried.
Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manger, Public works,
reported that at the Council meeting of January 26,
.1993, Public Works staff provided Council with a
progress report regarding the proposed
ITEM 2 implementation of cable access programming within
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Santa Clarita. At that time, Council directed
CABLE ACCESS PROGRAMMING staff to facilitate a public participation plan,
solicit public input, and report such findings back
to Council.
On February 10 and 18, Public Works staff conducted
two public forums to discuss the proposed
implementation of cable access programming.
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March 9, 1993 Residents were provided with a detailed explanation
of: 1) what's encompassed within both PEG and LO
programming; 2) the specific roles of the City,
County and two local cable operators; 3) an update
on the Cable Act of 1992 and; 4) an opportunity to
express, both verbally and in writing, their likes
and dislikes regarding the two programming options
presented for their consideration.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Sylvia
Leth, 26332 Sand Canyon Road, Canyon Country;
Marlee Lauffer, .23609 Del Monte, 1269, Valencia;
Will Tracy, 20150 Drasin Drive, Canyon Country;
Mary Ellen Tracy, 20150 Drasin Drive, Canyon
Country; Mike Rotch, 28701 V. Sloan Canyon Road;
Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac Court, Saugus; Ned
Carlson, 23108 Osage Ridge Road, Valencia; Don
Johnson, 18300 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country;
Joyce Carson, 23116 Conde Drive, Valencia; Mal
Rattner, 26466 Fairway Circle, Santa Clarita; Allan
Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita;
Fred Heiser, 20311 Delight Street, Canyon Country;
Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Canyon Country;
Jim Rousch, 28201 Robin Avenue, Santa Clarita;
Frank Fad, 19211 Abdole Street, Newhall; Rev. Grace
Bonnell, 19413 San Marino Court, Newhall; Warren
Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Road, Santa Clarita;
Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Road, Newhall;
Jack Curenton, 16211 Bruces Place, Canyon Country;
Joseph Roth, 25092 Highspring Avenue, Newhall;
Bruce McFarland, 24307 Magic Mountain Parkway,
1330, Valencia; Duane Feltman, 26817 Gwenalda,
Canyon Country; Tom Moore, 24011 Arroyo Park Drive,
Valencia; Scott Binder, 26010 Moreno Drive,
Valencia; Carolyn Buhman, 23510 Via Boscana,
Valencia; Dr. Ronald Mackey, 27411 Santa Clarita
Road, Saugus; Geoff Beckwith, 24249 Tossano Drive,
Valencia; William Warwick, 21543 Placerita Canyon,
Newhall; Mike Czech, 25052 Walnut Street, #212,
Newhall; Steve Lively, 23127 Magnolia Glen Drive,
Valencia; Patrice Sorrell, 25631 Rancho Adobe Road,
Valencia; Dave McClay, 22011 Kristin Lane, Saugus;
George Sumpter, 24348 Valley Street, Santa Clarita;
Linda Childers, 29915 Violet Hills, Canyon Country;
Scott Gillis, 22226 Barbacoa Drive, Santa Clarita;
Dottie Latimer, 25000 Walnut, #5, Newhall.
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Registering written "comments on this item were:
Judy Hadfield, 17649 Scherzinger Lane, Santa
Clarita; Gloria Stolarski, 28945 Floverpark Drive,
Canyon Country; Laurene Kendall, 27945 Oakgale,
Santa Clarita; Melody J. Hunter, 29822 Saguaro
Street, Castaic; Alma Stroup, 20401-238 Soledad
Canyon Road, Canyon Country; Fran Fimbres, 28062
Meadowcreek, Canyon Country; Pamela Borelli, 23937
Via Onda, Valencia; M. Terri 6 Larry Peterson,
25625 Rancho Adobe, Valencia; Philip E. Plasterer,
23502 Via Decano, Santa Clarita; Kathleen
Plasterer, 23502 Via Decano, Santa Clarita; Margi
Colette, 15921 Live Oak Spring, Canyon Country;
Anne Vicelker, 23414 Via Boscana, Valencia; Leigh
Hart, 27523 Lovage Court, Saugus; Beth Fenton,
24281 La Glorita Circle, Newhall; R. Ross Burton,
16472 Lost Canyon Road, Santa Clarita; Joyce L.
Rhodes Burton, 16472 Lost Canyon Road; Stephanie
Cannon, 23526 Via Decano, Valencia; Jerry Dobbins,
23503 Via Decano, Valencia; Helena Bitten, 15840
Cedarfort Drive, Santa Clarita; David Shemanski,
24819 Alderbrook Drive, Newhall; Steve Hansen,
23414 Via Amado, Valencia, Ina Matheus, 24434
LaGlorita Circle, Santa Clarita; Mary Lorraine
McDonald, 25133 De Wolfe Rd., Newhall; Mary Lynn
Garns, 25018 Wintergreen Court, Newhall; Mary E.
Clarke, (no address), 259-8641; Cyrus Parvini,
23112 Magnolia Glen Drive, Valencia; Maureen
Vaccaro, 21951 Wakefield Court, Saugus; Deborah
Broyles, 28229 Shelter Cove, Saugus; Maryann
Olofseon, 24851 Walnut Street, #112, Newhall; Mr.
Leaver (no address), 298-4904; Maureen Vaccaro, (no
address); Mrs. Brent Hollingvorth, (no address)
259-4109; Dana Montague, (no address) 259-0877
Castaic; Christina Eberle, 27362 Blueridge Drive;
Eloise A. Voelker, 23414 Via Boscana, Valencia;
Barbara R. Ingram, 27362 Blueridge Drive, Valencia;
Dan Broyles, 28229 Shelter Cove, Saugus; Lori
01Bryan, 24106 Cross Street; Connie Beth
Hollingvorth, 23626 Neargate Drive, Newhall; Tom
Nault, 24606 Spruce Street, Newhall, CA 91321,
Albert Klamer, 25831 Via Cruz, Valencia; Duane
Livingston and Mary Ruth Galvin, 259070 Matel Rd.,
Valencia; Gayle E Dennis Vorden, 23505 Via
Castanet, Valencia; Christian 6 Richard Distefano,
21825 Agajanian Drive, Saugus; Kathie Sumptes,
24348 Valley Street, -Newhall; William Warwick,
21543 Placerita Canyon, Newhall; Christine Davies,
27147 Cabrera, Saugus; Timothy Davis, 27147 Cabrera
Ave., Santa Clarita; Diane Hill, 22452 Smiley
Court; Karleen Jones, 25527 Newcastle, Santa
Clarita; Janice Hudson, 25755 Player Drive,
Valencia; Charles Devis, 27243 Cabrera Ave.,
Saugus; Blaine Odom, 25228 Wheeler Road, Newhall,
Jon Broyles, 28229 Shelter Cove, Saugus; Leigh
Shafer, 29410 Florabunda, Canyon Country; David E
Shirley McClay, 22011 Kristin Lane, Saugus;
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Frances Slaver, 25831 Via Cruz, Valencia; Sydell
Stokes, 25715 Mogan, B-1, Valencia; Darrell 011ing,
28015 Sarabande Lane, Canyon Country; David
Stolarski, 28945 Floverpark Dr, Canyon Country;
Lisa Ravitch, 24606 Spruce Street, Newhall; Eric
Ridley, 26848 Claudette Street, Canyon Country; J.
Michael Droyle, 28229 Shelter Cove, Saugus; Patrick
Dennis Malloy, 24342 Vista Mills Drive, Valencia;
Aubrey Lee Malloy; 24342 Vista Mills Drive,
Valencia; Corene Malloy, 24342 Vista Mills Drive,
Valencia; Tom Colette, 15921 Live Oak Springs,
Canyon Country; Lynn Plambeck, 23149 Oakbridge,
Newhall; Doron Schleifer, 23116 Conde Drive,
Valencia; Joan Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive,
Canyon Country; Gary Johnson, 26027 Huntington
Lane, 113, Valencia; Maria Benedita Cecilio, 28327
Vinterdale Drive, Santa Clarita; Carolyn Hill,
23543 Highland Glenn, Newhall.
It was moved by Slajic to adopt PEG and review it
in one year at which time it can be changed. There
was no second to this motion.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to
form a committee prior to making a decision, to
determine the goals and objectives of this
community and wait until final regulations are
promulgated from the FCC and continue this item for
60 days.
Following further discussion Mayor Heidt amended
her previous motion to continue for 30 days.
Councilmember Slajic offered a substitute motion
that this item be delayed for 30 days until FCC
regulations are received so Council will have a
better idea of which to approve. It was seconded
by Darcy.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Slajic,
Noes: Pederson, Heidt
Excused: Boyer
Absent:
Motion lost.
Mayor Heidt then withdrew her original motion.
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ITEM 3
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REGULATIONS FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF NEWSPAPER
RACKS AT THE CITY'S
METROLINK STATION
ORDINANCE 93-6
It was then moved by Pederson and seconded by
Klajic to continue this item for 30 days, without a
committee, and at that time, the necessary
information should be provided by staff as the
goals and objectives, Council would make a decision
and then if needed a committee would be formed.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: Heidt
Excused: Boyer
Absent:
Motion carried.
At the February 23, 1993 meeting, Public Works
staff presented proposed Ordinance 93-6,
establishing regulations for the placement of
newspaper racks at the City's Metrolink Station.
Subsequently, Council received Ordinance 93-6,
waived further reading and passed to second reading.
Following the reading of the title of Ordinance No.
93-6 by the City Attorney, it was moved by Darcy
and seconded by Pederson to waive further reading
and adopt Ordinance 93-6.
On roll call votes
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt,
Noes: None
Excused: Boyer
Absent:
Ordinance 93-5 adopted.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt,
Noes: None
Excused: Boyer
Ordinance 93-6 adopted.
ITEM 4
At the meeting of February 23, 1993, the City
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council adopted the negative declaration prepared
TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT/
for the Travel Demand Management/Trip Reduction
TRIP REDUCTION ORDINANCE
Ordinance (TDM/TRO). Also adopted at that meeting
(TDM/TRO)
was the Travel Demand Management/Trip Reduction
ORDINANCE NO. 93-5
Ordinance. The ordinance established trip
reduction and travel demand management measures for
new non-residential development of 25,000 square
feet and greater, and new transit requirements for
projects requiring an Environmental Impact Report.
Following the reading of the title of Ordinance No.
93-5, by the City Attorney, it was moved by
Pederson and seconded by Darcy to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance 93-5.
On roll call votes
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt,
Noes: None
Excused: Boyer
Absent:
Ordinance 93-5 adopted.
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ITEM 5 Upon request from Councilmember Boyer, the Building
AMENDMENT TO SECTION and Safety Division, in conjunction with the City
11.44.080 OF THE SANTA Attorney, prepared amendments to the construction
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE hours section of the Municipal Code, SCMC 11.44.080
CONCERNING PERMITTED to clarify the existing section and remove
HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION ambiguity that made it difficult to enforce.
WORK -ORDINANCE NO. 93-4
Following the reading of the title of Ordinance No.
93-4 by the City Attorney, it was moved by Darcy
and seconded by Pederson to waive further reading
and adopt Ordinance 93-4.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUPPORT OF THE GAS
INDUSTRY'S PROGRAM FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF
NATURAL GAS TECHNOLOGY
RESOLUTION NUMBER 93-18
ITEM 7
COMPUTER HARDWARE
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
ITEM 8
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF
MASTER CASE 90-173
(TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
49756 AND OAK TREE PERMIT
90-037) TO ALLOW FOR THE
SUBDIVIDING OF THREE
EXISTING LOTS INTO FIVE
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
LOTS FOR THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 26862, 26864
AND 26866 SAND CANYON
ROAD. APPLICANT: MR.
STEVE PARKS, MR. ROY
SWANK AND MR. MONTY FU
ITEM 9
SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AT
SANTA CLARA RIVER BRIDGE
WIDENING PROJECT NO.
91-03 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt,
Noes: None
Excused: Boyer
Absent:
Ordinance 93-4 adopted.
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ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
DOWNTOWN NEWHALL STUDY:
CONSULTANT SELECTION
ITEM 11
TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS
TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
(LACFCD) TRACT NUMBERS
39816 E 38836, PRIVATE
DRAIN 16101
ITEM 12
TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS
TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
(LACFCD)
TRACT NUMBER 32945,
PRIVATE DRAIN 1624
ITEM 13
MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR THE
SOLEDAD AT SANTA CLARA
RIVER ("CAMP PLENTY")
BRIDGE WIDENING,
VALENCIA/SOLEDAD
RESTRIPING, AND SOLEDAD
CANYON TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INTERCONNECT PROJECTS
ITEM 14
EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAR
REVENUES - ANNEXATION
NOS. 132 AND 216 TO
SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 32
ITEM 15
TO APPROVE AND RATIFY
CHECK REGISTER NO. 7 FOR
THE PERIODS 02/09/93 TO
02/10/93 AND CHECK
REGISTER NO. 8 FOR THE
PERIODS 02/17/93 AND
02/26/93 RESOLUTION 93-28
ITEM 16
NEW BUSINESS
COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY - POLICY ISSUES
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Rlajic to
approve consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Rlajic, Pederson, Heidt,
Noes: None
Excused: Boyer
Absent:
Consent Calendar approved.
Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Community
Development reported that this itemhas been
prepared as a recommendation for the City Council
to make an advisory recommendation to the Board of
Sanitation Districts 26 and 32. The timing is such
that the policy questions are before Council on
this date so that Council may give direction and
time for the Board to call a special meeting on
March 18, which in addition to policy items, deals
with service charge increases.
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Addressing the Council on this item was: Gloria
Glenn, 23823 Valencia Blvd., Valencia.
Following discussion it was moved by Rlajic and
seconded by Darcy to approve recommendation to the
Board of Directors of Sanitation District Nos. 26 &
32 for their consideration for adoption of the
policy.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Rlajic, Pederson, Heidt,
Noes: None
Excused: Boyer
Absent:
Motion Carried.
ITEM 17 Dr. Barbakow reported that the Santa Clarita Valley
NEW BUSINESS Arts Council is requesting the City grant
PROPOSED CITY HALL ARTS approximately 20 acres of real property for the
COUNCIL Performing Arts Center to coincide its commencement
with the initiation of Phase I of the Civic Center
development plan.
The Arts Council is also requesting that the
financing of the eventually developed Performing
Arts Center be accomplished by obtaining funds
through various mechanisms including; Arts Council
capital campaign grants from local, State and
Federal funding agencies, foundation support from
various sectors, conforming bank financing, and
additional support from the City, if deemed
necessary. Mr. Louis Brathwaite then shared his
visions as to what the Performing Arts Center could
be with the support of the Council.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were:
Richard Smykle, 24746 Heritage Lane, Newhall; Joyce
Carson, 23116 Conde Drive, Valencia.
Registering written comments on this item were:
Joyce Carson, 23116 Conde, Valencia; Doron
Schleifer, 23116 Conde Drive, Valencia.
Following further discussion Mayor Heidt directed
staff to prepare a report on ways the Arte Council
can begin a capital campaign and to wait for the
report from the architects.
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ITEM 18
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM
LETTER REQUEST TO BKK IN
REGARD TO CONTINUED
ACCESS TO THE ELSMERE
CANYON AREA AND THE
NATIONAL FOREST LAND
It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Pederson to
add a subsequent need item to the agenda, which
arose after the posting of the agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt,
Noes: None
Excused: Boyer
Absent:
Motion Carried.
It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Pederson to
direct staff to prepare a letter for signature by
the Mayor asking BKK continue giving access to the
national forest through their property as they have
in the past.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Klajic to
adjourn to March 10, 1993, 7:30 a.m., for the
purpose of Council meeting with Supervisor Mike
Antonovich.
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Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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