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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
5:00 P.N.
June 8, 1993
CLOSED SESSION Mayor Heidt called the meeting to order at
5:06 p.m.
RECESS Mayor Heidt recessed to closed session at 5:07 p.m.
to discuss pending litigation under Government Code
54956.9., one subdivision a matter, City of Santa
Clarita vs. Newhall County Water District, and one
subdivision c matter.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Heidt adjourned the closed session at 6:15
P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session portion of the City Council
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 6:37
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.
PRESENTATION Mayor Heidt presented the Silver Circle Recycling
Awards to those in the community who have done an
outstanding job recycling.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council on matters of public concern
were Dennis Coyle, 16572 Vasquez Canyon Road, Santa
Clarita, regarding proposed Croatian Park; Dana
Moore, 26748 Isabella, Santa Clarita, regarding
Golden Triangle road closure for construction of
Home Depot; John Steffen, 22714 Espuella, Santa
Clarita, regarding L.A. County Sheriff's Department.
RECESS Mayor Heidt recessed the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council was called
to order by Mayor Heidt at 7:30 p.m.
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INVOCATION Councilmember Boyer led the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Boyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to
approve the agenda with the provision that item 7
be pulled for discussion.
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 May 25, 1993.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PRESENTATION Mayor Heidt presented the AQMD award to staff from
the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
STEM 1 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. City Clerk,
PUBLIC HEARING Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by
RESOLUTION NO. 93-79 law have been provided, therefore the public
VACATION OF MARKET STREET hearing was in order.
WEST OF TIMON LANE
Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that this item
is a request for a vacation of certain "future
street" portions of Market Street west of Timon
Lane.
The dedication of the right-of-way for Market
Street on Tract Nos. 27852, 34511, and Parcel Maps
8398, 10195, and 18244 was conditioned to serve as
future access to Valley Street.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were:
David Lansdown, 23312 Cedartown Street, Santa
Clarita; Sandra Weil, 24349 Janel Ave., Santa
Clarita.
Addressing the Council in opposition to this item
were: Ted Melvin, 23240 Market Street, Santa
Clarita;Geoff Olsen, 24407 Cross Street, Santa
Clarita; Chris Upham, 24404 Timon Lane, Santa
Clarita; Lynda Melvin, 23240 Market Street, Santa
Clarita; Harold Meier, 23232 Market Street, Santa
Clarita; Robert M. Carawan, 23330 Cedartown Street,
Santa Clarita; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Santa
Clarita.
Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Boyer and
seconded by Darcy to approve option number two
which would grant vacation of "future street
portions of right-of-way only, and leave existing
improvements in place, with the provision that
staff and neighborhood review this option, and if
there is any disagreement that this item be
returned to Council for further consideration. A
resolution is to be prepared and brought back to
Council for adoption.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None`
Motion carried.
ITEM 2 Cecilia Burda, Recreation Superintendent, reported
UNFINISHED BUSINESS that at the May 25, 1993, City Council meeting,
PROPOSED FARMER'S MARKET staff was directed to work with the City Attorney
and Newhall Land and Farming Company to resolve the
location issue for the proposed Farmer's Market,
and to report back to Council by the June 8, 1993,
meeting. Newhall Land and Farming Company is
requesting an additional two weeks to explore other
sites.
ITEM 3
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 93-13,
APPROVING MASTER CASE NO.
93-027 (ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT NO. 93-04),
ASSOCIATED WITH
ANNEXATION NO. 1990-11
(VISTA DEL CANON).
Addressing the Council in opposition of this item
were Viki Rudolph, 23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Santa Clarita.
Following discussion regarding waiving CC 6 R's,
other sites and test periods, it was moved by Boyer
and seconded by Klajic that City Council formally
request that Newhall Land and Farming Company grant
a three month waiver effective June 20, 1993,
unless an agreement is made with Farmer's Market
for another location.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
On May 25, 1993, the City Council reviewed
Annexation Agreement No. 93-04, and adopted
Resolution No. 93-58, approving the Negative
Declaration prepared for the project with the
finding that the project would not have a
significant effect on the environment and passed to
second reading Ordinance No. 93-13 for approval of
Annexation Agreement No. 93-04.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, read the title to
Ordinance No. 93-13.
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ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 93-68,
APPROVING EXCHANGE OF
PROPERTY TAX REVENUES -
ANNEXATIONS NO. 134 TO
SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 32
ITEM 5
CDBG SEPARATION AGREEMENT
FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ITEM 6
AMERICANTELEVISION AND
COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
TRANSFER
ITEM 7
COMMENT LETTER ON .THE
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE
PACIFIC PIPELINE PROJECT
(CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION
APPLICATION (A-91-10-013)
ITEM 8
AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE
HILLSIDE REINFORCEMENT
FOR TWO SLOPES AT CANYON
COUNTRY PARK
ITEM 9
CONTINGENCY FUND TRANSFER
VEHICLE MECHANICS
EQUIPMENT
ITEM 10
TO APPROVE AND RATIFY
CHECK REGISTER NO. 19 FOR
THE PERIODS 05/04/93 TO
05/05/93 AND 05/14/93 AND
CHECK REGISTER NO. 20 FOR
THE PERIODS 05/10/93 TO
05/13/93 AND 05/21/93
RESOLUTION N0. 93-74.
It was saved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to
waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
93-13, approving Master Case No. 93-027 (Annexation
Agreement No. 93-04).
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance 93-13 adopted.
Klajic, Pederson, Heidt
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to
withdraw th a resolution and approve the draft
letter to California Public Utilities Commission
with comments on the EIR.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of
item 7.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 11
Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that the
NEW BUSINESS
County of Los Angeles had previously established
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Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 3 to provide
BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA
maintenance of a subsurface drainage system
3, TRACT NO. 36496 -
constructed to ensure stability of the slopes
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR
constructed for Tract No. 36496. The proposition
FISCAL YEAR 1993-94
was submitted to the eligible voters in this area,
and a majority of voters approved the formation of
the District and the levying of the assessment.
The estimated assessment last year was $73.25 per
dwelling unit. The estimated assessment for Fiscal
Year 1993-94 is $122.47 per dwelling unit.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy that
Council conduct a public information meeting, and
continue to the public hearing on June 22, 1993.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Neidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 12 Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that the
NEW BUSINESS County of Los Angeles had previously established
SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 6 to provide
'^+ BENEFIT ASSESSMENT maintenance of a subsurface drainage system
AREA 1, TRACT NO. 43528 - constructed to ensure stability of the slopes
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR constructed for Tract No. 43528. The proposition
FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 was submitted to the eligible voters in this area,
and a majority of voters approved the formation of
the District and the levying of the assessment.
The estimated assessment last year was $209.00. The
estimated assessment for Fiscal Year 1993-94 is
$159.00, due to.unexpended funds from the previous
year.
Addressing the Council on this item was Laurens
Waste, 22216 Placerita Canyon Road, Santa Clarita.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy that
Council conduct a public information meeting, and
continue to the public hearing on June 22, 1993.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 13
Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that the
NEW BUSINESS
County of Los Angeles had previously established
h SANTA CLABITA DRAINAGE
Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 18 to provide
ASSESSMENT AREA 18, TRACT
maintenance of a subsurface drainage system
NO 44965 ANNUAL
constructed to ensure stability of the slopes
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL
constructed for Tract No. 44965. A majority of
YEAR 93-94
voters approved the formation of the District and
the levying of the assessment. The estimated
assessment last year was $100.00 per unit. The
estimated assessment for Fiscal Year 1993-94 is
$109.00.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy that
Council conduct a public information meeting, and
continue to the public hearing on June 22, 1993.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Elajic, Pederson, Beidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 14
Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that Tract No.
NEW BUSINESS
48117 was required, to install certain
SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE
improvements, including portions of Golden Valley
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
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Road and enhanced landscaping adjacent to Golden
RESOLUTION NO. 93-69
Valley Road. In addition, the developer was
RESOLUTION NO. 93-70
required to establish a funding mechanism to ensure
RESOLUTION NO. 93-77
ongoing maintenance of the landscaped areas.
Each fiscal year, the City Council must determine
the assessments for the parcels within the
district. The initial step will be to adopt
resolutions ordering the preparation of an
Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 1993-94 and
approving the preliminary Engineer's Report with
the Resolution of Intention. This . second
resolution will also set the public hearing on the
District for July 13, 1993.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to
adopt Resolution Nos. 93-69, 93-70, and 93-77
preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report,
initiating proceedings and ordering the Engineer's
Report with regard to LMD NO. 1 for Fiscal Year
1993-94 and declaring the City's intent to levy and
collect annual assessments to form LMD No. 1, and
setting a public hearing for July 13, 1993.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Elajic, Pederson, Neidt
Noes: None
Excused:" None
Absent: None
Resolution Nos. 93-69, 93-70, 93-77 adopted.
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RECESS
Mayor Heidt recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Heidt reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
ITEM 15
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that
NEW BUSINESS
this item is on the agenda to transmit the
CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN
completed Civic Center Master Plan to the City
Council. The Master Plan, prepared by Urquieta
Zecchetto Architects in conjunction with the Civic
Center Management Committee, includes four cohesive
components: the Civic Center, the Cultural
Complez, Parks and Recreation, and Housing.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan
Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita.
Following a slide show by Urquieta Zecchetto
Architects, and a discussion regarding mortgage
payments; building assets of the City; liability of
ground pollution from Hermits; funding, etc., it
was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to receive
and file this report.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 16
Tony Nisich, City Engineer reported that in 1972,
NEW BUSINESS
the Clean Water Act was amended to provide that the
NATIONAL POLLUTANT
discharge of pollutants to the waters of the United
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION
States from any point source is unlawful unless the
SYSTEM
discharge is in compliance with the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.
These amendments establish a framework to regulate
both municipal and industrial storm water
discharges.
To be in compliance with the urban runoff permit,
there are two options. The City can obtain its own
permit or become a co -permittee, along with other
cities with Los Angeles County as the principal
permittee. The County was issued an area -wide
Permit, which is being implemented in three phases,
Santa Clarita Valley Basin being in Phase III.
Addressing the Council on this item was Bob
Lathrop, 25105 Highspring Ave., Santa Clarita.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to
direct the City Manager to pursue co -permittee
status of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
Permit No. CA0061654-C16948; and direct staff to
investigate possible funding sources to implement
the NPDES Storm Water Program.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Pederson reported that he and
Councilmember Darcy will meet with two Palmdale and
Lancaster City Councilmembera on June 15, 1993, to
discuss items of mutual interest.
Councilmember Boyer reported that AB3 is now on the
assembly floor which would propose to put on the
ballot for 1994, the .proposition that California
should be split into three states.
Mayor Heidt thanked the staff, Councilmember Darcy,
and City Manager, George Caravalho for their
efforts in the City and taking part in SCAG and
VCOG.
Mayor Heidt also reported on the Environment and
Development Conference is to be held on June 14,
ADJOURNMENT 1993, at the Hyatt Regency in Los Angeles.
ATTEST:
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At 10:07 p.m., it was moved by Boyer and seconded
by Darcy to adjourn to the Budget Study Session of
June 9, 1993, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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