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Home My WebLink About1993-05-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. May 25, 1993 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session portion of the City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, CA. CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT 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. 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 6:40 p.m. to discuss pending litigation under Government Code 54956.9. RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened to the public participation portion of the meeting at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council on matters of public concern was John Drew, 24807 Parchman Ave., Santa Clarita, regarding Elsmere Canyon. INVOCATION Chaplain Don Dickenson led the invocation. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Klajic led the Pledge of Allegiance. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Boyer reported that both resolutions brought to California Contract Cities were approved. One being in support of assisted housing programs; the other calling for a State constitutional convention. Councilmember Darcy reported on the California Film Commission stating that the Show Biz Expo will be held June 5 to the 7 at the Convention Center in Los Angeles. Some legislative action taken include obtaining the California Coastal Commission exemption from public appearance requirements for temporary facilities. -1- City Council Minutes May 25, 1993 COMMITTEE REPORTS There is also opposition to SB651 which would deny ITEM 1 filming on freeways, highway bridges etc. PUBLIC HEARING Councilmember Xlajic stated that there was some RESOLUTION NO.93-58 confusion regarding staff involvement in the APPROVING THE DECLARATION Paragon-Davidon Development. She reminded everyone PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT, about the Pride Week Party, and spoke of her AND ORDINANCE NO. 93-13, fund-raising campaign. APPROVING MASTER CASE NO. Councilmember Pederson commented on the conference 93-027 ASSOCIATED WITH in Pasadena for landfill alternatives. ANNEXATION NO. 1990-11 Mayor Heidt reported on the Computer Transportation Services (CTS), the rideguide and other information she received. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 7:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the agenda with the provision that item 2 be pulled for action. Nearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 11, 1993, as amended. -2- Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. City Clerk, PUBLIC HEARING Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by RESOLUTION NO.93-58 law have been provided, therefore the public APPROVING THE DECLARATION hearing was in order. PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT, AND ORDINANCE NO. 93-13, Don Williams, Senior Planner, reported that APPROVING MASTER CASE NO. Planning Commission held a public hearing on April, 93-027 ASSOCIATED WITH 20, 1993, and adopted Resolution No. P93-06, ANNEXATION NO. 1990-11 recommending that the Council: 1) adopt the Resolution approving the Negative Declaration prepared for the project with the finding that the project will not have a significant effect upon the environment, and 2) adopt the Ordinance approving Master Case No. 93-027 (Annexation Agreement No. 93-04). The City is proposing to enter into an annexation agreement with Westholme Partners, in order to facilitate the completion of Annexation No. 1990-11 to the City; and to vest Westholme's permits to complete the remaining 29 units. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. -2- City Council Minutes May 25, 1993 ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ITEM 3 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF ORCHARD VILLAGE ROAD AT DALBEY DRIVE -PROJECT NO. 95-022 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ITEM 4 FY 92-93 ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM - (PROJECT NO. 96-072) BID AWARD ITEM 5 TRACT MAP NO. 44359-01 APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION TRACT MAP LOCATIONS 400 FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF VIA PRINCESSA AND RAINBOW GLEN DRIVE Tim McOsker, City Attorney, read the title to Ordinance No. 93-13. It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to introduce Ordinance No. 93-13, approving Master Case No. 93-027, waive further reading and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, &lajic, Pederson, Heidt Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 93-13 passed to second reading. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by &lajic to adopt Resolution No. 93-58, approving the Negative Declaration prepared for the project with the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, &lajic, Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 93-58 adopted. -3- Pederson, Heidt City Council Minutes May 25, 1993 ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC FINANCING ACT APPROPRIATION FOR THE SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT ITEM 7 ESTABLISHMENT OF NO -STOPPING ZONE ON SIERRA HIGHWAY AT VISTA DEL CANON ITEM 8 It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Darcy to TO APPROVE AND RATIFY approve the Consent Calendar with item 2 being CHECK REGISTER NO. 17 FOR approved subject to approval by the City Attorney. THE PERIODS 04/20/93 TO 04/22/93 AND 04/30/93 AND On roll call vote: CHECK REGISTER NO. 18 FOR Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt THE PERIODS 04/27/93 TO Noes: None 04/29/93 AND 05/07/93 Excused: None RESOLUTION NO. 93-67 Absent: None Consent Calendar approved. ITEM 9 Cecilia Burda, Recreation Superintendent, reported j NEW BUSINESS that staff has been working with the Ventura County I PROPOSED FARMER'S MARKET Certified Farmer's Market Association to locate an 7 ongoing site for Sunday farmer's market. The City Hall parking lot met all of the criteria suggested by the Farmer's Association. The Farmer's Association will incur the expense of a City staff person to be on-site throughout the set-up and rear -down of the market as well as provide liability insurance to meet City standards. Addressing the Council on this matter were: Karen Wetzel, Farmer's Association; Eagle Sarmont, 23845 West Del Monte, 1167, Santa Clarita; Helen Babcock, 23238 Faisan Ct., Valencia. It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to continue this item to the meeting of June 8, 1993, with the recommendation that the City Manager be advised of the City Attorney's findings and discussions with Newhall Land and Farm to expedite the opening of the Farmer's Market. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson Noes: Heidt Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. -4- City Council Minutes May 25, 1993 ITEM 10 The City Council has historically identified a CITY COUNCIL SUMMER period of time during the summer in which regular RECESS meetings are not scheduled. All remaining City functions and services are retained at a consistent operation level. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve staff recommendation to declare a City Council summer recess for July 27, 1993, and August 10, 1993, upon which dates regular meetings of the City Council shall not be scheduled. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager, George Caravalho, reported on the quarterly meeting with the Castaic Lake Yater Agency. Discussion at this meeting included progress of the plant, the major pipes being put in the ground, the new clean water act and what kind of impact it may have on the community. George also reported on the meeting with the Legislative Committee and the Board of Realtors and discussed the legislation currently being considered at the state level including some of the budget discussions. Elsmere was also discussed. The Transportation Committee has voted on a concept that will be presented to the public at the next public meeting. ADJOURNMENT At 8:07 p.m., it was moved by Pederson and seconded by Darcy to adjourn to the Budget Study Session of May 27, 1993. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ATTEST: slc/876