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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
{ CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
NOVEMBER 9, 1993
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive 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., 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.
CLERICS ANNOUNCEMENT City Clerk, Donna Grindey announced that anyone wishing to
address an item on the agenda should fill out a speakers' slip and
submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed.
RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened to the public participation portion of the
meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS George Caravalho, City Manager presented "Caught You Doing
Something Good" awards to employees for a job well done on the
slurry seal and overlay project.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heidt
at 7:30 p.m.
INVOCATION Councilmember Boyer led the invocation with a moment of silent
contemplation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 exception of item 8 to be pulled for further review,
and item 14 which would be moved following item 1.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the
minutes of October 26, 1993, as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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PRESENTATION George Caravalho, City Manager, presented Council with a Chinese
Silkscreen given to the City by a Chinese delegation that visited
Santa Clarita.
ITEM 1 Bahman Janka, City Traffic Engineer, reported that at the regular
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council meeting on September 28, 1993, public testimony was
TRAFFIC CONCERNS AT heard regarding the intersection of McBean Parkway and Alegro
THE INTERSECTION OF Drive.
MCBEAN PARKWAY AND
ALEGRO DRIVE A traffic study was conducted for this intersection and staff has
concluded that the traffic and pedestrian volumes at this
intersection do not meet the minimum warrant requirements
established by the California Department of Transportation for
installing traffic signals, pedestrian -activated signals, or flashing
beacons.
Addressing the Council on this matter were Kathy Visin; Dottie
Orlich; Diane Von Buelow.
Following discussion regarding the safety of the children; Paret at
the intersection; enough time for children to cross the street; it was _
moved by Pederson and seconded by Klajic to approve staff
recommendation to revise the "Suggested -Route -to School" map for
the Meadows Elementary School immediately after the
signalization of McBean Parkway and Singing Hills Road. The
existing adult crossing guard would also be relocated to the
intersection of McBean Parkway and Singing Hills Drive. A study
will be conducted six months after this relocation to verify if his
presence is warranted or required, per the State of California
Traffic Manual and City guidelines.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 14
NEW BUSINESS
BOUQUET CANYON PARK
LEASE -- RESOLUTION NO.
93-140, APPROVING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA AND LOS
ANGELES COUNTY
ITEM 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SOUTHWEST MUSEUM
PROPOSAL
Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services reported that Bouquet Canyon Park is a parcel of
approximately 10 acres located on the north side of the City in the
community of Saugus. It is currently owned and operated by the
County of Los Angeles.
At a public meeting held in late July 1993, the residents of the
Saugus community overwhelmingly indicated a desire for the
continued operation of Bouquet Park as a neighborhood facility. In
recognition of Bouquet Canyon Park as a valuable neighborhood
and community -wide asset, the annexation efforts will be pursued
to effect a title transfer of this facility from the County of Los
Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Following discussion, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Majic
to approve staff recommendation to find that the lease of Bouquet _
Canyon Park is consistent with the Open Space Element of the
City's General Plan; to adopt Resolution No. 93-140 approving the
lease between the City of Santa Clarita and the County of Los
Angeles for the operation and maintenance of Bouquet Canyon
Park; direct staff to begin immediate discussion with the County
and LAFCO pertaining to the annexation of Bouquet Canyon Park,
adjacent property and other properties within the City that may be
appropriate; to approve budget adjustment to include revenues and
appropriations; and to authorize transfer of $55,000 from
contingency reserve to help offset the impact on the Parks
operations budget and to perform basic safety upgrades to the
facility.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klgjic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Community Development,
reported that in July, 1993, the City received an invitation to
submit a letter of intent to propose a new location for the
Southwest Museum. It was staffs understanding from the
"Request for Proposal" that the Southwest Museum was primarily
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seeking land or and existing structure, and that fundraising for the
anticipated $35,000,000 cost of constructing a new facility would be
borne by Museum sponsors and endowments.
In late September, staff was advised by Mr. Tom Wilson, Executive
Director of the Museum, that the City would be advised in a future
letter regarding the contents of a "competitive" proposal. Staff
considers that because the process has been changed, that Santa
Clarita should not submit a proposal at this time.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Following discussion regarding over -reaching ourselves; priorities of
infrastructure; concentrating on the Hart Museum; it was moved by
Pederson and seconded by Boyer to approve staff recommendation
to provide staff with direction to send the letter of denial to the
Southwest Museum.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Pederson, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 3
VALENCIA INDUSTRIAL CENTER TRAFFIC SIGNAL REIMBURSEMENT
INTEGRATED FINANCING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 92-5
RESOLUTION NO. 93-152
ITEM 4
STREET NAME CHANGE: NEWHALL AVENUE, NORTH OF MAGIC MOUNTAIN
PARKWAY
RESOLUTION NO. 93-153
ITEM 5
COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
CONSENT AND JURISDICTION ANNEXATION OF TRACT NO. 36306 AND 26525
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
RESOLUTION NOS. 93-148 AND 93-149
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ITEM 6
WAIVE BID PROCESS ON OBTAINING JANITORIAL SERVICES
ITEM 7
RESOLUTION NO. 93-150, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX
TRANSFER FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1992-02 (THE "VALLEY GATEWAY
ANNEXATION," MASTER CASE NO. 92-012)
ITEM 8
CONTRACT CITIES TRUST FUND SURCHARGE RATE AGREEMENT
ITEM 9
REQUESTING SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO
CONDUCT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. RESOLUTION NO. 93-155
ITEM 10
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF HOLDING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-156
ITEM 11
SETTING FORTH REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES
r"1 PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 93-158
(t ITEM 12
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 1994
ITEM 13
APPROVE AND RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 42 AND 43 FOR PERIODS FROM
10/12/93 THROUGH 10/29/93
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Kwic to approve the consent
calendar with the exception of item 8 which was pulled for
continuance and further review.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried.
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ITEM 16 Cecilia Burda, Recreation Superintendent, reported that in August
NEW BUSINESS 1992, the City Council approved a cost sharing agreement between
METROLINK PUBLIC ART the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and
PROJECT the City. Since that time the following has been accomplished:
formation of a Community Advisory Committee; development of an
Art Plan; development of a Request for Proposal; the review of
thirty-nine proposals; and the choosing of six finalists.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to have the
committee return to Council for final decision with the committee
showing Council the work of more than one artist and making a
specific recommendation for Council to adopt.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klgjic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 16 Vyto Adomaitis, Administrative Assistant, reported that in
NEW BUSINESS February 1993, Council amended the five-year Comprehensive
1994-1998 Housing Affordabiltiy Strategy and adopted a 1993 Annual Plan.
COMPREHENSIVE HUD is now requiring all jurisdictions to submit a new five year
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY 1994-1998 CHAS before December 31, 1993, in order to remain
STRATEGY eligible to receive federal CDBG funds in 1994.
Addressing the Council on this item was Larry Bird
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve the 1994-
1998 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy and adopt
Resolution 93-147.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klgjic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution 93-147 adopted Motion carried
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ITEM 17 George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that at the meeting of
NEW BUSINESS October 26, 1993, members of the Montecito Homeowners
MONTECITO Association raised concerns with a condition of the Golden Valley
DEVELOPMENT (AMCAL, Road and Green Mountain Drive development.
TRACT 48117) - GOLDEN
VALLEY ROAD AND GREEN At the request of Council, staff met with residents of the Montecito
MOUNTAIN DRIVE Development and Green Mountain Drive. Consensus between the
two groups was not reached at this meeting, but representatives of
both agreed to meet again to pursue possible options prior to the
Council meeting of November 9, 1993.
Addressing the Council on this item was Jack Kurtz; Reverend
Grace Bonnell-Mijares.
Council directed staff to continue to monitor the situation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Pederson reported on the SCAG meeting he
attended in Los Angeles.
Mayor Heidt reported on the City Select Committee meeting who
met to elect a new representative to the AQMD, and asked if
Council wished to continue to support Nell Soto or change to the
other candidate at the meeting on December 2, 1993. She also
commented on the County of Los Angeles Anti -graffiti plan; and the
National League of Cities regarding drunk driving.
Councilmember Klsjic commented on a letter received from Mr.
Hawkes regarding the Small Business Center.
ADJOURNMENT At 9:41 p.m. it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klojic to
adjourn to the next regular meeting of the City Council on
November 23, 1993.
Hearing no objections,, �itwas so ordered.
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