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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-03-30 - AGENDAS - STUDY SESSION (2)STUDY SESSION CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30,1994 7:00 P.M. WM. S. HART HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM 21515 REDVIEW DRIVE SANTA CLARITA, CA. 91350 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL 7:00 - 7:05 P.M. ITEM 1 CONTINUING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY - This item is on the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 8630 which states the governing body shall review at least every 14 days until such local emergency is terminated. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council ratify and consider the need for continuing the local emergency. 7:05 - 7:45 P.M. ITEM 2 REVISED BROWN ACT - In October, 1993, Governor Wilson signed into law four bills which have made substantial changes in the Brown Act. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received presentation from City Attorney and discuss. 7:45 - 8:30 P.M. ITEM 3 N.P.D.E.S. PROGRAM - The City is required to comply with the terms of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (N.P.D.E.S.) permit for storm water. Over the next three years, we will be required to implement a number of actions and policies to reduce pollutants discharged from City streets and our storm water system. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider information and provide comment and direction. Study Session Page 2 8:30 - 9:00 P.M. ITEM 4 COUNTY MONITORING - In August, 1990, the Council directed staff to begin reviewing and monitoring development projects proposed in the unincorporated areas of the Santa Clarita Valley. In December 1992, the Planning Division of the City's Community Development Department and the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Department completed the joint City - County Planning Program Background Report. The report identifies program goals and contains recommended procedures to coordinate planning efforts in the Santa Clarita Valley, RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and discuss. 9:00 - 9:30 P.M. ITEM 5 -IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT- The purpose of this element is to guide and set a policy framework for existing and future open space areas and uses. The Open Space and Conservation Element identifies open space areas and important natural resources in the City and its planning area. The designation of open space areas is needed to preserve the special natural features which define the Santa Clarita planning area and give it its distinct form, identity, and aesthetic character.. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and discuss. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT <nclagnss33094Amg City Council Study Session March 30, 1994 7 p.m. 7:15 p.m. - Councilmembers present: Carl Boyer and Jo Anne Darcy Due to lack of quorum, this was an "informational gathering". Flag Salute Carl Boyer Item #1 - Continued to special meeting on April 5th, 1994 at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of City Council to ratify and consider the need for continuing the local emergency. Item #2 - Brown Act - Carl Newton to present this at the City Council meeting of April 19th,1994. Item #3 - N.P.D.E.S. Program - George Caravalho gave a quick review, then handed the presentation over to Tony Nisich for further discussion. Tony presented slide show with the assistance of Nancy DeLange. Tony went through each finding from the study. Carl Boyer suggested that a letter be sent to Buck McKeon regarding the percentage of the General Fund ($2 million) this is going to cost. Item #4 - County Monitoring - Lynn Harris gave the report and explained in detail the 5bullet points. Carl Boyer questioned the percentage of work with the County that staff time has needed. Also suggested there be an article in an edition of Western Magazine. George Caravalho stated that the City has met with the new LAFCO Director to discuss scheduling meetings to discuss new opportunities. No specifics of an information plan have been made. City would like to see how the new Director handles certain projects, and City would like to give tour to him of the Santa Clarita area. Item #5 - Implementation of the General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element - Don Williams presented this item. Carl Newton - stated that CLWA was filing an environmental challenge to the RDA on March 31, 1994. Public Participation Steve McClean of CLWA requested the City go at amore diligent pace in pursuing the Redevelopment Agency. CLWA feels they do not have enough access to information at this time, and would like more information. More info on rates, percentages. City should wave fast track deadlines and get input from people of this valley. He stated that the legal filing that is taking place on March 31st is the only avenue left to CLWA and is not meant to antagonize. A Carl Boyer - Stated there would be room for discussion of the conception of the RDA to relieve concerns. George C - City is in a state of emergency, and RDA is the mechanism to put in place due to this emergency, Many people are hurt by this disaster. Many negotiations going on at State level. All information will be sent to CLWA. Carl N. Council may call mtg. on the 5th to discuss the information. George C - The mechanism of RDA - 20% of the money is for low and moderate housing. Large monies for mitigation to face whatever disasters may happen. It is earthquake mitigation. Don't take away those viable things to help people who are in need. Please appreciate the importance of the urgency to help these people. Carl B - We need to have the CLWA and City on a first rate relationship. Steve Mc - The concern of CLWA is the revenue loss and are committed to working with Council to make this work: The "information gathering" was over at 8:30 p.m.