HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-11-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
{ CITY COUNCIL
_ 6:30 P.M.
NOVEMBER 23, 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., 1st 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.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were:
Suzanne Shoemaker, 22483.Circle J Ranch Road, Santa Clarita;
regarding sister city;. Greg Powell, 25434 Via Pacifica, Santa
Clarita; regarding off highway. vehicle park; Jim Lentini, SCV
Sunrise Rotary; regarding SCV Dodger Night; Dennis `Coyle, 16572
Vasquez Canyon Road, Santa Clarita; regarding the City; Marsha
McLean, P.O. Box 220748, Santa Clarita; regarding Sunshine
Canyon; Ed Guyot, 22714 Espuela Drive, Santa Clarita; regarding
BFI proposal; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore, Santa Clarita;
regarding LASER.
RECESS Mayor Heidt called a recess at 7:39 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heidt
at 7:45 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Robert Bloom from the Village Church led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Heidt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Boyer to approve
subsequent need item 13, which arose after the posting of the
agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klajic to approve the
agenda with the exception of item 4 to be pulled for discussion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the
minutes of November 9, 1993, as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 1 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
RESOLUTION NO. 93-159, therefore the public hearing was in order.
MAKING FINDINGS ON
WRITTEN PROTEST AND Don Williams, Senior Planner, reported that this proposal is a
APPROVING AND resolution to be adopted by the City Council to approve findings on
ORDERING ANNEXATION written protests and to approve and order Annexation No. 1990-06
NO. 1990-06 (THE (the "Copperhill Annexation").
"COPPERHILL
ANNEXATION," MASTER The City is also proposing to enter into an annexation. agreement
CASE NO. 90-153) with Cucamonga Development Company to vest Cucamonga's
permits to construct 24 single-family residential units on
approximately 43 acres, approved by Los Angeles County in 1991.
Addressing the Council on this item was Ray Lorme.
Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Klojic and seconded by Pederson to approve staff
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 93-159; make findings
regarding written protest; and if the hearing results in insufficient
written protest and the annexation is approved, then direct staff to
transmit Resolution No. 93-159 and appropriate fees to the LAFCO
for final review and certification.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, K19jic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 93-159 adopted.
ITEM 2
George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that on October 26, staff
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
presented the completed draft of the "Citizen Participation Program
IMPLEMENTATION:
for Downtown Newhall' to the Council. At that meeting, Council
NEWHALL
directed staff to begin an implementation program, including the
REVITALIZATION
prioritization of the actions recommended by the study.
PROGRAM
Staff has prepared a list of Newhall projects from the study report
as a starting point for discussions with the community. Staff will
keep the Council apprised as to budget estimates, timelines, and
responsible parties identified for the various projects.
Addressing the Council on this item were Kathleen Farnham;
James A. McCarthy; Mike McGrath Jr; Lance Gallardo; Linda
Townsley; Darryl Finesilver; Laurens Weste; Ann Irvine; Eva
Guzman.
Following discussion regarding fund raising; law enforcement;
mid -year budget; local business people getting involved; it was
moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to direct staff to come back
in January with a proposal for a Master Plan for the development
of Downtown Newhall.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt.
Noes: K1$jic, Pederson,
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
It was then moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve staff
recommendation to direct staff to continue to work with the
Downtown Newhall community in achieving the goals outlined in
the project prioritization list; direct staff to examine programs for
Downtown Newhall in the mid -year budget assessment, both
existing and proposed, and appropriate $12,500.00 from the
contingency reserve to implement the 3-6 month projects; provide
quarterly updates to the Council on program achievements.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
It was then moved by K19jic to allocate $35,000 immediately for
community services revitalization.
There was no second to this motion.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 3
PROPOSITION A
ITEM 4
FIELD SERVICES FACILITY PROJECT - NO. 92-02 - STATE/LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AGREEMENT
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve item 4.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Majic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5
ISSUING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PLACERITA CREEK
UNDERCROSSING
Registering written comments on this item was Ann Irvine.
ITEM 6
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR HILLSIDE REINFORCEMENT FOR LOWER SLOPE AT
CANYON COUNTRY PARK (PROJECT #25-99026-227)
ITEM 7
PARCEL MAP NO. 21762
APPROVAL OF THE MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR
MILLIKEN DRIVE, VEHICULAR ACCESS RIGHTS TO MILLIKEN DRIVE, THE
RIGHT TO RESTRICT VEHICULAR ACCESS TO COPPER HILL DRIVE AND SECO
CANYON ROAD AND REJECT OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR FUTURE STREET FOR
COPPER HILL DRIVE
ITEM 9
APPROVE AND RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NO. 44 FOR PERIODS FROM 10/25/93
THROUGH 11/05/93
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the
consent calendar with the exception of item 4.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Majic, Pederson, Heidt
It was moved by Majic and seconded by Pederson to continue this
item to the meeting of December 14, 1993.
RECESS Mayor Heidt recessed to closed session at 9:45 p.m. to discuss
matters of pending litigation under Government Code 54956.9
subsection b.
RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened at 9:55 p.m.
ITEM 11 Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations, reported that at the
NEW BUSINESS Study Session of September 29, 1993, the City Council. directed
TOBACCO CONTROL that a tobacco control ordinance be prepared for the City of Santa
ORDINANCE 93-20 Clarita.
The proposed Ordinance 93-20 codifies key provisions of Santa
Clarita City Policy III -10, which prohibits smoking in City facilities
or City vehicles.
Addressing the Council on this item were Donna Pugh; Michael
Davidson; Sharma Mann; Ken Castro-Oistad; Marian Graham;
Esther Schiller; Roberta Groth; Rachael Groth; Barbara Davis;
Humberto Barbosa; Gary Kodel, M.D.; Allan Cameron.
Following discussion regarding regulating vending machines; no
smoking signs; private clubs; enforcement of the ordinance;
voluntary measures; it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Majic
to continue this item to December 14, 1993.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 10
Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that the City was approached
NEW BUSINESS
by the property owner of a land -locked parcel due to the
CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL
realignment of the railroad tracks near Soledad Canyon Road and
FOR ESTABLISHING A
Pealon Road, to form a district to cover the cost to operate and
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
maintain two proposed undercrossing for the benefit of the
FOR TWO
property.
UNDERCROSINGS UNDER
THE EXISTING RAILROAD
The construction of the two undercrossings are part of the proposed
TRACKS ALONG SOLEDAD
settlement between the property owner and the MTA, SCRRA and
CANYON ROAD TO ACCESS
Southern Pacific Transportation Company (SPTC) to meet the
A LAND -LOCKED PARCEL
concerns of all the parties involved.
Addressing the Council on this item were Robert R. Sims; Jack
Ancona; Jack Curenton.
It was moved by Majic and seconded by Pederson to continue this
item to the meeting of December 14, 1993.
RECESS Mayor Heidt recessed to closed session at 9:45 p.m. to discuss
matters of pending litigation under Government Code 54956.9
subsection b.
RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened at 9:55 p.m.
ITEM 11 Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations, reported that at the
NEW BUSINESS Study Session of September 29, 1993, the City Council. directed
TOBACCO CONTROL that a tobacco control ordinance be prepared for the City of Santa
ORDINANCE 93-20 Clarita.
The proposed Ordinance 93-20 codifies key provisions of Santa
Clarita City Policy III -10, which prohibits smoking in City facilities
or City vehicles.
Addressing the Council on this item were Donna Pugh; Michael
Davidson; Sharma Mann; Ken Castro-Oistad; Marian Graham;
Esther Schiller; Roberta Groth; Rachael Groth; Barbara Davis;
Humberto Barbosa; Gary Kodel, M.D.; Allan Cameron.
Following discussion regarding regulating vending machines; no
smoking signs; private clubs; enforcement of the ordinance;
voluntary measures; it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Majic
to continue this item to December 14, 1993.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 12
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that the paseo
NEW BUSINESS
system in Valencia is currently maintained through the County
PASEO
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District, Areawide 1. Long- i
BRIDGESIUNDERPASSES -
term maintenance, the cost of replacement and liability insurance
PROVISION OF LONG-
coverage for the paseo bridges and underpasses are not currently
TERM MAINTENANCE,
included as part of Areawide 1 services.
REPLACEMENT AND
LIABILITY INSURANCE
In an effort to resolve this issue, City staff attended two meetings
with representatives of each of the Valencia Homeowners'
Associations, Newhall Land and Farming, and the County of Los
Angeles to discuss options for the provision of long-term structural
maintenance and liability coverage for the paseo bridges and
underpasses.
Addressing the Council on this item was Dale Hall.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve staff
recommendation to direct staff to work with Los Angeles County
and Newhall Land and Farming to accomplish the provision of
long-term maintenance replacement and liability coverage for the
paseo bridges and underpasses.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 13 It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to direct staff to
SPLIT OF AMBULANCE prepare a letter to the Board of Supervisors expressing the City's
DISTRICT INTO TWO desire to split Area J10 into two- ambulance districts for signature
SEPARATE DISTRICTS by the Mayor and Council members.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember IGajic reported on the Old Newhall clean-up on
December 18, 1993.
Councilmember Boyer reported on the Points of Light Foundation
letter.
Councilmember Pederson reported on the Planning Commission
meeting regarding the ambulance district.
Mayor Heidt reported on the U.S. Conference of Mayors' regional
meeting on November 30, 1993.
STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, reported on the Transportation
Committee meeting; the Governor's Task Force meetings on
December 1, and December 8, 1993; and the Youth Task Force.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:00 p.m. it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to
adjourn to the neat regular meeting of the City Council.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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