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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
-_ 6:30 P.M.
DECEMBER 14, 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.
CLERK'S 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.
CLOSED SESSION Mayor Heidt recessed to closed session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss
matters of pending litigation under Government Code 54956.9.
RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened to the public participation portion of the
meeting at 7:02 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: John
Steffen, 22714 Espuella, Santa Clarita; regarding L.A. County
Sheriffs; Dave Blazey, 23321 Happy Valley Drive; regarding
Castaic Lake Water Agency; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive,
Santa Clarita; regarding area -wide landscaping district.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Heidt presented "Caught you Doing Something Good"
awards to Sgt. John DiMatteo and Lt. Carl Deeley.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on the River Task Force meeting;
ICA meeting•, and the Small Business Center.
Councilmember Klajic reported on the United Chambers of
Commerce luncheon.
Mayor Heidt reminded Council of the League meeting on January
6, 1994.
CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heidt
at 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Klajic led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
F.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEM 1
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE NO. 93-21,
APPROVING ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT NO. 93-006
(MASTER CASE NO. 93-173),
ASSOCIATED WITH THE
"COPPERHILL
ANNEXATION," AND
RESOLUTION NO. 93-166,
APPROVING THE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
ASSOCIATED WITH THE
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
All Councilmembers were present.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klsjic to approve the
agenda with the exception of item 11 to be pulled for discussion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the
minutes of November 23, 1993, as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
therefore the public hearing was in order.
Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Community Development,
reported that on July 14, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution
No,. 92-180, requesting that the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) of Los Angeles County initiate annexation
proceedings for the 210 acre"Copperhill Annexation" area
(Annexation No. 1990-06). On November 10, 1993, the LAFCO
approved Annexation No. 1990-06, subject to the condition that the
Certificate of Completion for the annexation not be recorded until
the City Council has passed an ordinance, approving an annexation
agreement between the City and Cucamonga Development Co., to a
second reading. On November 23, 1993, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 93-159, ordering and approving the annexation.
Addressing the Council on this item was Ray Lorme.
Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, read the title to Ordinance No. 93-21.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution
No. 93-166, approving the Negative Declaration prepared for the
project with the finding that the project will not have a significant
effect upon the environment; pass Ordinance No. 93-21, approving
Master Case No. 93-173 to a second reading; and direct staff to
submit Annexation No. 1990-06 to the LAFCO for recordation on
December 15, 1993.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, IGajic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 93-166 adopted.
second reading.
Ordinance No. 93-21 passed to
ITEM 2 Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARINGS Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
FEDERAL TRANSIT therefore the public hearing was in order.
ADMINISTRATION -
SECTION 9 GRANT Jeff Kohn, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that the
APPLICATION - -- majority of funding for the buses for the City's transit system
comes from the federal source known as Section 9 (of the Urban
Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended). It is now time to
apply for the 1994 funding cycle from the Federal Transit
Administration. The amount is $700,800 and will be augmented by
a local match of $176,200 from Prop. A funds. Funds appropriated
through these sources will be used to finance the bond debt for the
City's 29 transit and commuter buses.
Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to approve staff
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 93-162 authorizing the
City Manager to submit the 1994 Section 9 giant application to the
Federal Transit Administration.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 93-162 adopted.
ITEM 3 Mike Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations, reported that at the
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Study Session of September 29, 1993, and the regular City Council
Tobacco Control Ordinance meeting of November 23, 1993, the City Council outlined
parameters for preparation of a tobacco control ordinance for the
City of Santa Clarita. The provisions as outlined by the Council
are presented in Santa Clarita Ordinance 93-20 for introduction
and first reading.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Pat Saletore; Sherri
Ford -Mackey; Kathryn May; Dennis Coyle; Marla Leighton; Sandra
Forbes; Shirley White; Donna Pugh; Linda Storli; Michael
Davidson; Bob Lathrop; Dale Berry; Alan Zavor; Allan Cameron;
Gary Kodel; Alan Kodel; Newell Moore.
It was moved by Majic and seconded by Boyer to introduce
Ordinance 93-20, waive further reading and pass to second reading.
There was no vote on this motion at this time.
Following discussion, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt
to amend the original motion to allow restaurants a three month
minimum to willingly come into the ordinance.
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RECESS
RECONVENE
ITEM 4
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL
FOR ESTABLISHING A
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
FOR TWO
UNDERCROSSINGS UNDER
THE EXISTING RAILROAD
TRACKS ALONG SOLEDAD
CANYON ROAD TO
ACCESS A LAND -LOCKED
PARCEL
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt
Noes: Boyer, Klajic, Pederson
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion denied.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, introduced and read the title to
Ordinance 93-20.
Vote was then taken on original motion to introduce and pass to
second reading Ordinance 93-20.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: Heidt
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance 93-20 passed to second reading.
Mayor Heidt recessed the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Mayor Heidt reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that the City was approached
by the property owner of the land -locked parcel to form a district to
cover the cost to operate and maintain two proposed undercrossings
for the benefit of the property. The property was land -locked due
to the realignment of the railroad tracks near Soledad Canyon
Roan and Penlon Road.
Addressing the Council on this item was Sherman Stacey; Jack
Curenton; Jack Ancona.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klajic to approve staff
recommendation to authorize staff to negotiate with the MTA,
SPTC and Penlon to include in the settlement agreement the
requirements that Penlon will construct the undercrossings at no
cost to the City and that the City will, through the appropriate
district, maintain the undercrossings; provide direction to staff that
the settlement agreement and maintenance district shall insulate
the City from construction liability, tort liability and direct
maintenance costs for the undercrossings; and approve in concept
the formation of the district to maintain the undercrossings upon
completion of the construction, and authorize the City to be the
applicant of record for processing the approvals through the MTA,
SCRRA, SPTC and the PUC. —
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Kl$jic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM b
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
GRANT APPLICATION - ASSEMBLY BILL 1220 (EASTON, 1993) - RESOLUTION NO.
93-161
ITEM 7
1993 WINTER STORM REIMBURSEMENT, FEMA -979 -DR, PA.037-69088
ITEM 8
ROUTE 14 VANPOOLIBUSPOOL DEMONSTRATION PROJECT - PHASE II
ITEM 9
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE LYONS AVENUE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL INTERCONNECT, SIERRA HIGHWAY RESTRIPING AND SOLEDAD
CANYON TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT (PHASE II) PROJECTS
ITEM 10
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 93-164
ITEM 11
DECEMBER COUNCIL MEETING DATES
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klajic to adjourn the
regularly scheduled meeting of December 28th to January 11 and
re -schedule the study session of December 29th to January 27,
1994.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy,109jic, Pederson, Heidt
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
ITEM 12
APPROVE AND RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 45 THROUGH 48 FOR THE
PERIODS FROM 11/12/93 THROUGH 12103/93.
ITEM 13
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT
It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Darcy to approve the
consent calendar with the exception of item 11.
Following discussion regarding vision of the future; impact on
traffic in the City; law enforcement relations; bike or paseo paths in
development; revitalization of Newhall; forming a financial district;
it was moved by Majic and seconded by Darcy to approve staff
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 93-163, opposing the
Valencia Marketplace project as it is currently proposed, and
requesting additional information and mitigation as set forth in the
City's response to the project DEIR, and the City Council's response
letter; direct staff to transmit the technical comment letter dated
December 14, 1993, to the Los Angeles County Regional Planning
Commission; and authorize the Mayor to sign, and direct staff to
transmit the policy comment letter dated December 15, 1993, to
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Heidt
Noes: Pederson
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15 Jeff Kohn, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that on
NEW BUSINESS July 13, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution 93-83 which
BIN REPLACEMENT granted modified exclusive commercial solid waste permits to Atlas
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Pederson, Heidt
—
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 14
Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Community Development,
NEW BUSINESS
reported that the Valencia Marketplace project is a regional
COUNTY PROJECT REVIEW
commercial facility of 859,740 square feet proposed by the Riley
OF THE DRAFT
Pearlman Company on property owned by Newhall Land and
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Farming Company. A total of 1.7 million cubic yards of grading,
REPORT FOR THE
balanced on-site, is included in the project design, and 105 of the
VALENCIA MARKETPLACE
141 oak trees on the property (75%) would be removed, including
PROJECT, RESOLUTION
one of three heritage oaks.
NO. 93-163, AND COMMENT
LETTERS
Addressing the Council on this matter were: Bill Mitchell; Ed
Dunn; Pat Saletore; Gary Choppe; Jack Curenton; Bob Lathrop;
Laurens Frimel Weste; Jack Ancona; Donna Pugh; Joan Dunn;
Allan Cameron.
Registering written comments on this item was Kathryn May.
Following discussion regarding vision of the future; impact on
traffic in the City; law enforcement relations; bike or paseo paths in
development; revitalization of Newhall; forming a financial district;
it was moved by Majic and seconded by Darcy to approve staff
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 93-163, opposing the
Valencia Marketplace project as it is currently proposed, and
requesting additional information and mitigation as set forth in the
City's response to the project DEIR, and the City Council's response
letter; direct staff to transmit the technical comment letter dated
December 14, 1993, to the Los Angeles County Regional Planning
Commission; and authorize the Mayor to sign, and direct staff to
transmit the policy comment letter dated December 15, 1993, to
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Klajic, Heidt
Noes: Pederson
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15 Jeff Kohn, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that on
NEW BUSINESS July 13, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution 93-83 which
BIN REPLACEMENT granted modified exclusive commercial solid waste permits to Atlas
SERVICE PERMIT Refuse Removal Company, Blue Barrel Disposal Company, and
Santa Clarita Disposal Company. This modified exclusive permit
includes services for regularly scheduled routes. Temporary bin
z and roll -off box services were to be included as a separate permit
program to preserve competitive prices. Solid Waste staff initiated
—_ the temporary bin and roll -off box service permit process in August
of this year.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Steven Larey; Howard
Randall; Marlee Lauffer.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to return this item
to staff for further research work and to meet with the haulers.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Boyer reported on the National League of Cities
meeting in Orlando.
Councilmember Darcy commented on the letter from the 3rd
District Supervisor from Oakland regarding gun violence and asked
that it be placed on the agenda as an item for discussion.
RECESS Mayor Heidt recessed to closed session to discuss employee
relations matters and pending litigation under the provisions of
Government Code 54956.9, subdivision C.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:55 p.m, it was moved by IGajic and seconded by Pederson to
adjourn to the City Council re -organization meeting on December
15, 1993, 7:00 p.m.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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