HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-02-08 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
^^ _ CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
February 8, 1994
EXECUTIVE SESSION - The executive portion of the City Council
meeting was called to order by Mayor Pederson at 6:30 p.m. in the
basement conference room of the Bank of America building, 23923 W.
Valencia Blvd., 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.
CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT -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.
The City Attorney, Carl Newton, stated that there is a need to add
an item to the agenda as item #10, Resolution No. .94-15 pertaining
to a meeting place. It was moved by Boyer-and•,geconded by Klajic
to add item #10 as a subsequent need item which arose after the
^' posting of the agenda.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION - Mayor Pederson recessed to closed session at 6:45
p.m.
RECONVENE - Mayor Pederson reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Those addressing the City Council on matters
of public concern were: Cathy McGuire, 24650 Ave. Rockefeller,
Santa Clarita-traffic congestion in Valencia Industrial Center;
Marlee Lauffer, 23823 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita-traffic
congestion in Valencia Industrial Center; Laurene Weste, 22216
Placerita Canyon, Santa Clarita-pets; Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac
Ct., Santa Clarita-CCC workers; John Steffen, 22714 Espuella, Santa
Clarita-Sheriff; David Royer, 23933 Via Aranda, Valencia -Route 799
bus; Gary Johnson (no address given) -traffic congestion in Valencia
Industrial Center; Theresa Estrada, 18144 Sundowner Way, Santa
Clarita-street lights on Soledad Canyon; Deborah Luck, 19827 Pandy
Ct., Santa Clarita-street lights on Soledad Canyon; John Burmahn,
23501 Via Amado, Santa Clarita-Route 799 bus; Louis Brathwaite,
26773 Lugar De Oro Dr., Santa Clarita-presented a Girl Scout
certificate to the City.
Minutes, February 8, 1994
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Mayor Pederson called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
The invocation was delivered by Councilmember Boyer. The flag
salute was led by Councilmember Boyer.
On roll call all councilmembers were present.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the agenda
with the exception of subsequent need item #10 and to antiounce that
the meeting will be adjourned to February 10, 1994, 7:00 p.m.,
Sierra Vista Jr. High School for a town hall meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Item 1 -- REDEVELOPMENT SURVEY AREA FOR THE
SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY RECOVERY AGENCY -RESOLUTION 94-13 -- Deputy
City Manager\Community Development, Lynn Harris, reported to
Council that at its meeting of January 25th, staff was directed to
proceed establishing a redevelopment plan in accordance with
appropriate State statutes to create an additional opportunity for
assisting the community in recovering from the earthquake. She
also introduced consultant, Don Duckworth, to.the Council.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by -Boyer and seconded by
Heidt to adopt Resolution No. 94-13 as amended. On roll call vote:
Ayes:Klajic, Boyer, Heidt, Darcy, Pederson
Noes:None
Absent:None
Resolution No. 94-13 adopted.
CONSENT CALENDAR -Item 2 -- SAUGUS SPEEDWAY LEASE OF METROLINK
PARKING LOT
Item 3 -- RESOLUTION NO. 94-12 - DEMAND REGISTER #3
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the consent
calendar. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Consent Calendar approved.
NEW BUSINESS - Item 4 -- PUBLIC FORUM ON EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY --
Mayor Pederson presented this item to Council stating Council
should consider calling a public forum to receive public comments
and testimony regarding the aftermath of the earthquake. This
should be an opportunity for the City Manager and staff to brief
the public on the estimate of the damage and options and
alternatives that they are currently considering and implementing.
Minutes, February 8, 1994
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Following Council discussion regarding re-evaluation of more forums
with the public; notifying the radio and cable tv as well as
newspapers, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to meet at
Sierra Vista Jr. High School, on February 10, 1994, 7:00 p.m. With
no objections, it was so ordered.
Item 5 -- 1994-95 CITY BUDGET STUDY SESSION DATES -- The City
Manager stated that Council consider study session.'dates and
perhaps discuss the summer adjournment.
Following discussion regarding the summer adjournment and
discussing it in April or May, it was moved by Darcy and seconded
by Boyer to approve the study session dates of Wednesday, May 18
and Wednesday, June 1 to discuss the 1994-95 budget. On roll call
vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Klajic, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Item 6 -- WAIVER OF FEES FOR PERMITS FOR EARTHQUAKE -RELATED REPAIRS
AND RECONSTRUCTION -- Ruben Barrera, Building Official, introduced
this item to Council stating that damage caused by the earthquake
will generate a large volume of work to repair and/or reconstruct.
During the recovery period, Building and Safety will be issuing
permits and providing inspection services for the reconstruction
and repair of these structures. Since these costs are recoverable,
the Building and Safety Division can waive all permit -related fees
and will provide significant relief for victims of earthquake
damage.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Larry Bird, 24877 Walnut
St. #109, Newhall.
Following discussion regarding permits for walls, stricter building
codes, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Klajic to approve a
policy to waive fees for all permits associated with repair or
reconstruction of earthquake -damaged structures or buildings of the
same size and use as existed prior to the January 17, 1994,
earthquake. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Boyer, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Minutes, February 8, 1994
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Item 7 -- CONTRACT TO PROVIDE BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES FOR
EARTHQUAKE -DAMAGED BUILDINGS -- Ruben Barrera, Building Official,
stated that the staff obtained three bids from private firms to
provide building and safety services for the City. The firms are
BSI Consultants, Harris Associates, and Willdan Associates of
which Willdan Associates was selected. All fees are expected to
be reimbursed by FEMA/OES as they are earthquake -related only.
Addressing the Council on this item was: Gary Johnson, (no
address given).
Following discussion regarding local subcontractors, it was moved
by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to ratify the proposal and
contract with Willdan Associates for Building and Safety services
associated with repair and reconstruction of earthquake -damaged
buildings. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Klajic, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Item 8 -- LOCAL AUTHORITY TO REGULATE THE UPZ AND SALE OF
FIREARMS -- It was moved by Heidt and sedbnded by Darcy to
continue this item until further notice. No objections, it was
so ordered.
Item 9 -- SANTA CLARITA\PRINCESSA METROLINK STATION CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS --Deputy City Manager\Public Works, Jeff Kolin, stated
the MTA secured a second Metrolink Rail Station site on Via
Princessa between Sierra Highway and the Whites Canyon bridge in
the Canyon Country area of Santa Clarita. Because of the urgent
need to construct the station, the City Manager under the
authority of the California State Public Contract Code entered
into this contract with C. A. Rasmussen and BSI, Inc.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to ratify the
contracts with C. A. Rasmussen and BSI, Inc. under State
Emergency Procedures as approved by the City Engineer and City
Attorney. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Boyer, Klajic, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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Minutes, February 8, 1994
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Item 10 -- RESOLUTION NO. 94 -15 -TEMPORARY LOCATION FOR MEETINGS
This item is on the agenda to designate a temporary location for
meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, and the Parks
& Recreation Commission during the City Hall earthquake
reconstruction. It was moved by Boyer, seconded by Darcy to
adopt Resolution No. 94-15 designating the Wm. S. Hart High
School District, 21515 Redview Dr., Santa Clarita, at the
temporary meeting location. On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Klajic, Heidt, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 94-15 adopted.
COUNCIL COMMENTS - Councilmember Darcy reported on the Small
Business Center meeting. She also questioned the staff on the
street lighting project on Soledad Canyon; directed staff to notify
the Hidden Valley Homeowners' Assoc. and Bartlien about removing
the gate; received letter from Duane Dye regarding utility
assessment district; Cordova Mobilehome have no showers - staff to
take care of.
Mayor Pederson commented on the League meeting, h6 attended whereby
two people were to be elected to the AQMp;. This item is to be
placed on the next agenda. The Board of Supervisors voted in two
ambulance districts; one for the Santa Clarita Valley and one for
the Antelope Valley.
Councilmember Klajic questioned staff on the Soledad Canyon street
lighting report and reinstating the commuter buses.
Councilmember Boyer questioned staff on the Ruether stop signal and
asked it be taken care of.
STAFF COMMENTS - City Manager reviewed with the Council, the
recovery process, employee wellness, refuse and debris program,
building and safety recovery.
Minutes, February 8, 1994
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The City Attorney stated that Government Code 8630 states that
Council should ratify the continuation of a declaration of the
emergency every 14 days.
At 8:50 p.m., it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to
adjourn this meeting to the town hall meeting of February 10, 1994,
7:00 p.m. at Sierra Vista Jr. High School and also adjourn in honor
of staff. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Attest:
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