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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-24 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)-1- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6x30 P.M. August 24, 1993 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive Session portion of the City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 6130 in P.m. the City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd., let Floor, Santa Clarita, CA. CLERE'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 6x43 p.m. to discuss pending litigation under Government Code 54956.9. RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened to theublic P Participation portion of the meeting at 7:03. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council on matters of concern were Vera Johnson, 26532 Oak Crossing Rd., Newhall, regarding the Citizens Transportation Committee; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Santa Clarita, regarding road improvements= Bill Arens, 19605 Steinway, Santa Clarita, regarding the street closure position. PRESENTATION Mayor Heidt presented the Silver Circle Recycling Awards to those in the community who have done an outstanding job recycling. PROCLAMATION Mayor Heidt presented a proclamation to the Cowboys and Cowgirls of America. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL' All Councilmembers were present. INVOCATION Councilmember Boyer led the invocation. -1- City Council Minutes August 24, 1993 FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Boyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve the agenda with items 9 and it being pulled for discussion and item 27 being moved between items 3 and 4. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Boyer asked that the tape be checked for roll call vote on item 19, and to return the minutes to the meeting of September 14, 1993. ITEM 1 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. City Clerk, PUBLIC HEARING Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by A REQUEST TO PRE -ZONE A law have been provided, therefore the public TOTAL OF 47.4 ACRES OF hearing was in order. PROPERTY FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY ZONING TO CITY OF Glen Adamick, Assistant Planner II, reported that SANTA CLARITA ZONING item 1 is a pre -zone request. The project site is APPROXIMATELY 27 ACRES OF located approximately .6 miles southeast of THIS AREA IS WITHIN THE intersection Sierra Highway and San Fernando Road. 117 ACRE VALLEY GATEWAY The project is a request to pre -zone a total of PROJECT SITE, WITH THE 47.4 acres from Los Angeles County A-2-1 (Heavy REMAINING ACREAGE Agriculture) zoning to the City of Santa Clarita RE COMPRISED OF CALTRANS (Residential Estate) zoning. The total area being PROPERTY (SR 14 - pre -zoned is comprised of property owned by Hondo PORTIONS ADJACENT TO THE Oil, portions of Sierra Highway and portions of the VALLEY GATEWAY PROJECT), Antelope Valley Freeway. ANOTHER PARCEL OWNED BY HONDO OIL, AND THE Discussion included questions regarding the sale of PORTIONS LOCATED AT 27674 the property after upgrading; the preservation of CLAMPITT ROAD, the animal corridors; and the authorization of APPROXIMATELY .6 MILES removing 20Z of the oak trees for this project. SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SIERRA Addressing the Council on this item were: David HIGHWAY AND SAN FERNANDO Armanetti, 28328 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills; Richard ROAD, Lanum, 19819 Ermine Street, Santa Clarita; Laurens PROJECT APPLICANT% Vests, 22216 Placerita Canyon, Santa Clarita. VALLEY GATEWAY COMPANY (HONDO OIL AND GAS Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. COMPANY) The City Attorney read the title to the Ordinance No. 93-14. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to introduce Ordinance 93-14, and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Rlajic, Pederson, Heidt Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance 93-14 passed to second reading. epa City Council Minutes August 24, 1993 It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to adopt Resolution 93-114, certifying the final EIR as it pertains to Pre -Zone 92-001. On roll call votes Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution 93-114 adopted. ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. City Clerk, APPEAL OF THE PLANNING Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by lav have been COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF provided, therefore the public hearing was in order. MASTER CASE 93-026 (HILLSIDE REVIEW PERMIT 93-001 AND OAK TREE Glenn Adamick, Assistant Planner II, reported that PERMIT 93-005) TO ALLOW staff has received a total of 67 letters in opposition of this 2,800 CUBIC YARDS OF project which was denied by the Planning Commission through Resolution P93-13. GRADING, REMOVAL OF TWO OAK TREES, AND ENCROACHMENT INTO THE The project site is approximately .34 acres and has PROTECTED ZONE OF FIVE an average cross slope of 14Z. There are a total OTHER OAK TREES TO of seven oak trees on the property, two of which ACCOMMODATE THE are proposed for removal. CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE Addressing the Council in opposition to this item STATION (OIL CHANGE) ON A were Darryl Finesilver, 21906 Jeffers Lane, Saugus; Pam Deering, 24225 Vista HILLSIDE PROPERTY LOCATED Ridge Drive, Valencia; William Neal, 24228 Vista Ridge, Valencia; Millie WITHIN A CC(COMNUNITY COMMERCIAL) Huntley, no number given, La Glorita Circle; Barry ZONE. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT Critzer, 24220 Vista Ridge Drive, Valencia; Donna 24419 LYONS AVENUE. Critzer, 24220 Vista Ridge, Valencia; William F. Braun, 24275 APPLICANT: MR. TOM LEE, La Glorita Circle, Santa Clarita. LICH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Registering written comments on this item Mary Yamasaki, 24219 Vista Ridge Drive, Valencia; Rochele Neal, 24228 Vista Ridge Drive, Santa Clarita. Following discussion regarding the denial of this project twice by the Planning Commission; the zoning of the property; use of the property; Mayor Heidt closed the public Hearing. It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to to deny Master Case 93-026, and direct staff to prepare a resolution of denial for the Council's consideration at the September 14, 1993 meeting. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Notion carried. -3- city Council Minutes August 24, 1993 ITEM 3 Ren Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that UNFINISHED BUSINESS the City met with the developers on July 12, 1993, _- GOLDEN VALLEY and mutually agreed on a schedule for performance ASSESSMENT on the part of the City and the developers. The DISTRICT ISSUANCE City has submitted all required items and can OF BONDS proceed no further until the developers also follow through. The due diligence forms for two of the developers were received August 16, and did not provide sufficient time to review them prior to the Council meeting. In addition, the developers were to have provided surety. agreement for two of the developers on or before August 4, 1993. The City has yet to receive any surety commitment, but has received a letter from a surety provider stating its willingness to provide bonds upon receipt of proper collateral. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to continue this item to September, 1993. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 27 Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that NEW BUSINESS recent evidence put forth by the medical community TOBACCO CONTROL suggests that second hand smoke presents significant health risks to non-smokers. This issue comes before the City Council for the purpose of creating a discussion as to whether Santa Clarita should enact some type of tobacco control ordinances throughout the City. Should some elements of tobacco control be appropriate for this community, parameters should be discussed as to the nature and extent of any proposed ordinances. Registering written comments on this item were Marian Graham, 20349 Rue Crevier, #513, Santa Clarita; Rose, Graniers, 24349 Glenridge Drive, Newhall; Tim Pugh, 27218 Oakgale Avenue, Santa Clarita; Rochelle Neal, 24228 Vista Ridge, Santa Clarita; Shirley White, 27850 Solamint Rd., 1122, Santa Clarita; Michael Shuman, 22555 Decoro Drive, Saugus; Brian Baker, 27923 Milliken Drive, Santa Clarita. Addressing the Council on this item were Robert Fritz, 26035 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus; Donna Pugh, 27218 Oakgale, Santa Clarita; Michele Peabody, 2222 Kirsten Lee, West Lake Village; Carroll Devine, 10066 Melinda Way, 15, Northridge; Alan Zovar, 472 Summit Knoll, Agoura; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing, Newhall; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore, Santa Clarita; Jack Curenton, 19425-B Soledad, 1211, Santa Clarita; Marlee Lauffer, 23823 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita; Ann Irvine, 24849 Alderbrook, Santa Clarita. -4- -5- City Council Minutes August 24, 1993 Following discussion regarding applying an ordinance to restaurants; considering all pros and r, cons= it was moved by Klajic and seconded by Darcy to continue this item to the study session of September 29, 1993. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS Mayor Heidt recessed the meeting at 8e59 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened the meeting at 9:09 p.m. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLD?ION N0. 93-109, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR THE VALLEY GATEWAY ANNEXATION (master Case No. 92-012) ITEM 5 OLD ORCHARD SCHOOL - PASSENGER LOADING ZONE/AVRNIDA RONDEL RESOLUTION NO. 93-113 ITEM 6 ADDITIONAL APPLICA?IONS FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS RESOLUTION N0. 93-115 ITEM 7 STOP SIGN ON CARNEGIE AVENUE AT PAMPLICO DRIVE RESOLUTION NO. 93-116 ITEM 8 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD - MEDIAN ?URN POCKETS - PROJECT NO. 91-14 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ITEM 9 FORMAL BID AWARD FOR Following discussion regarding prevailing wage specifications; legal JANITORIAL SERVICES workers and asking for documentation; staff directed by Council CITY HALL BUILDING AND to revise the bid packages to set standards. FIELD SERVICES OFFICES ITEM 10 AUTHORIZATION TO BID THE HILLSIDE REINFORCEMENT - FOR THE'LOWER SLOPE AT CANYON COUNTRY PARK ITEM 11 - RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE Following discussion regarding keeping personnel records longer; keeping Council RESOLUTION N0. 93-119 and Commission meeting tapes longer than two years; this item was continued to the meeting of September 14, 1993. -5- City Council Minutes August 24, 1993 ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR PROPOSITION C. GRANT FUNDS ADMINISTERED BY THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ITEM 13 SOLEDAD BRIDGE BIKEWAY ITEM 14 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PLACERITA CREEK UNDERCROSSING ITEM 15 STATE LEGISLATION SB 16 ITEM 16 STATE LEGISLATION AB 665 ITEM 17 STATE LEGISLATION SB 1234 ITEM 18 FEDERAL LEGISLATION H.R. 2319 ITEM 19 SAN FERNANDO ROAD UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 93-1 ITEM 20 JUNE 25, 1993, REQUEST FORM DAVID BREIER, RELATED TO VESTED RIGHTS FOR TRACT 34430 ITEM 21 AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND ATLAS REFUSE REMOVAL COMPANY, BLUE BARREL DISPOSAL, AND SANTA CLARITA DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL AREAS ITEM 23 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 93-98 RESOLUTION NO. 93-120 ITEM 24 • , APPROVE AND RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NO6.25 THROUGH 31 FOR PERIODS FROM 06/17/93 THROUGH 08/06/93 RESOLUTION NO. 93-112 it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klajic to approve the consent calendar items 4 through 10 and 12 through 24 be approved as presented. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Consent calendar approved. -6- City Council Meeting August 24, 1993 ITEM 25 NEQ BUSINESS Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that this item SANTA CLARITA INTEGRATED FINANCING ASSESSMENT is a public information meeting to consider comments regarding the proposed assessments. i4 DISTRICT NO. 92-5 VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL The Integrated Financing District was formed to CENTER TRAFFIC SIGNAL create a district to aid in the installation of three traffic IMPROVEMENTS signals within the Valencia Industrial Park and to the permit sharing of the costs on several undeveloped parcels which will create the need for signals when developed. Funds collected will only be used for signals at Avenue Scott and Rye Canyon Road, Avenue Scott and Tibbits, and one future location to be determined later. Addressing the Council on this item was Mark Subbotin, 23823 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to continue this item to the public hearing on September 14, 1993. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, &lajic, Pederson, Heidt Noes: None r Excused: None Absent: None If[ Motion approved. ITEM 26 NEQ BUSINESS Dennis Luppens, Administrative Assistant, reported ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO that in a recent case decided in January. State CLAIMS AND ACTIONS BY of California was barred from recovering damages sought against the OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES City of Ontario because the State failed to file ORDINANCE N0. 93-10 a claim against the City and the City had adopted an ordinance requiring public entities to file claims in order to pursue a lawsuit against the City. Following the reading of the title of Ordinance 93-10 by the City Attorney, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to introduce and pass to second reading. Ordinance 93-10. On roll call votes Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, &lajic, Pederson, Heidt Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance 93-10 passed to second reading. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Rlajic reported on the LASER conference in October stating that Congress is being asked to send a representative. Minutes of the conference will be sent to all. ME City Council Meeting August 24, 1993 Councilmember Pederson reported on the regional meeting of the California Association of Governments; the possibility of a new region being formed; a letter to Los Angeles County from the Mayor to request the County reconsider and attend the meetings; and a regional comprehensive plan on transportation. Councilmember Darcy reported on the Film Council and stated that progress was going very well. Councilmember Boyer reported on cut-backs in animal control, and on the Independent Cities Association Dinner. Mayor Heidt reported on the $2.00 surcharge due on dogs by the County; the SCAG Informational Handbook; and the Elvis project. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Pederson commented on the sellers in the central Newhall area selling food and using market baskets for selling; the complaints being received; upkeep of property in this area and asked that staff look into this. Councilmember Rlajic asked if the City could write a letter to Los Angeles County and ask that they write a letter or proclamation stating that they were no longer interested in pursuing Elsmere Canyon as a landfill. Councilmember Rlajic also write a letter to Magic annexation into the City. asked if the City could Mountain regarding their CLOSED SESSION At 9:59 Council recessed to closed session. ADJOURNMENT At 10:30 p.m. Mayor Heidt adjourned the meeting. or slc/908