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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-05-24 - MINUTES - REGULAR SPECIAL (2)MINUTES OF CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. MAY 24, 1994 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pederson to order the City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC There was no public input from the audience. PARTICIPATION RECESS At 6:02 p.m., Mayor Pederson recessed to closed session in the Orchard room. CITY ATTORNEY Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that this closed session is ANNOUNCEMENT for the purpose of conference with legal counsel on existing litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9, Subdivision (a), two matters, Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita, Redevelopment Agency, and City of Santa Clarita vs. Newhall County Water District and further conference with the City of Santa Clarita Labor Negotiator, George A. Caravalho. Affected employees; all City employees. RECONVENE Mayor Pederson reconvened the Council meeting at 6:28 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in closed session which was required to be reported. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive portion of the City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Pederson at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Boulevard, 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 City Clerk, Donna Grindey, announced that anyone wishing to ANNOUNCEMENT address an item on the agenda should fill out a speakers' slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed. RECESS At 6:42 p.m., Mayor Pederson recessed to closed session. r CITY ATTORNEY Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that this closed session is ANNOUNCEMENT for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel on existing litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9, Subdivision (a), two matters, Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa _ Clarita and Redevelopment Agency, and City of Santa Clarita vs. Newhall County Water District and further conference with the City of Santa Clarita Labor Negotiator, George A. Caravalho. Affected employees; all City employees. RECONVENE Mayor Pederson reconvened the Council meeting at 6:59 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in ANNOUNCEMENT closed session which was required to be reported. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac Ct., Santa Clarita, regarding "The Colony Project'; Tom Haner, 26532 Bonnerman Ave., Santa Clarita, regarding the Palmer Project; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Santa Clarita, regarding Palmer Project; Barbara Wampole, 28006 San Martinez Grande Rd., Saugus, regarding Palmer Project; Jay Kubena, 26921 N. Flo Lane, #202, Santa Clarita, regarding Palmer Project; Michael Ballard, 28025 Croco Place, Canyon Country, regarding racism in the Santa Clarita Valley; Ken Cooper, 19514 Babington Street, Santa Clarita, regarding community racism; Nicole Herbert and Amber Hernandez, 27866 Rosamond Drive, Santa Clarita, regarding racism in the community; Joni Mayes, 28603 Sugar Pine Way, Saugus, regarding racism in the - community; Linda Storli, 24048 Blacker House, Santa Clarita, regarding racism at Canyon High; Gary Mast, 25759 N. Player, Valencia; Santa Clarita, regarding community racism; Carol Rock, 28013 Aumond Avenue, Santa Clarita, regarding historic resources in General Plan; Bob Kellar, 24036 Lyons, Santa Clarita, regarding Dillenbecks. Registering written comments was S. Wheeler, 29911 Grandiflores, Canyon Country, regarding lingerie billboard on Soledad. CALL TO ORDER At 7:37 p.m., Mayor Pederson called to order the regular meeting of the City Council. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. INVOCATION Councilmember Heidt led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Heidt led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to approve the agenda with the exception of item 7 and 11 to be pulled for ..� discussion, and to add subsequent need items 22 and 23, the need for action arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the minutes of April 5, April 19, April 26, and May 10, 1994, as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Councilmember Smyth abstained from minutes of April 5, 1994. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the RDA minutes of April 19, April 26, and May 10, 1994, as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Pederson opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna ITEM 1 Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, PUBLIC HEARING AND therefore the public hearing was in order. ACTION ON ORDINANCE NO. 94-7, CREATING A Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that at the May 10, 1994, City STORMWATER UTILITY TO Council meeting, Ordinance No. 94-7 was introduced, and the City FUND THE FEDERALLY- Council ordered a public hearing on the Ordinance to be held in MANDATED NPDES conjunction with the May 24, 1994, City Council meeting. PROGRAM The Council is being asked to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 94-7 following the public hearing. By taking action at this meeting, the Ordinance can become effective before the July 1 fiscal year begins. This will allow the proposed stormwater service charge to be adopted by resolution at the time the 1994-95 City budget is adopted. This, in turn, will provide time for staff to place the stormwater service charge on the 1994-95 Los Angeles County tax statement. Addressing the Council on this item was Tim Boydston. Mayor Pederson closed the public hearing. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance 94-7. Following discussion regarding overflow of septic tanks on roads; staff analysis on Mr. Boydston's letter; personal responsibility; it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve staff recommendation to conduct the public hearing, and adopt Ordinance No. 94-7. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Boyer, Heidt, Pederson Noes: Smyth Absent: None Excused: None Ordinance 94-7 adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS This item is on the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section ITEM 2 8630, which states the governing body shall review, at least every CONTINUING THE LOCAL 14 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for EMERGENCY continuing the local emergency. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to continue the local emergency. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Boyer, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ron Kilcoyne, Transit Manager, reported that previously, the City ITEM 3 Council authorized staff to continue the process to implement a TRANSIT AMENITIES program to provide for advertising and non -advertising bus stop PROGRAM shelters, benches and trash receptacles throughout the City's transit system. Council further directed staff to ensure that there is a proportionate distribution of the amenities throughout commercial and residential areas of the City. Now before the Council is Phase I -Placement of shelters. Also presented for Council's consideration is a request to obtain formal proposals for the placement of bus benches and trash receptacles through the City's Transit System. Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberts. It was moved by Boyer to approve staff recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into agreement with Bus Stop Shelters, Inc. for the provision of advertising and non -advertising shelters City-wide; Council authorize staff to distribute RFPs to appropriate vendors for provision of bus benches and trash receptacles City-wide; authorize the Finance Director to include $35,000 in revenue in account 01-03805 for the 1994-95 Budget. There was no second to this motion. Councilmember Boyer withdrew his motion and offered a substitute motion which was seconded by Heidt to direct staff to return this item with the answer to Council questions at the next regular Council meeting (how much advertising will it require just to break even; how much advertising will it take to pay for Bus Stop Shelters, Inc.; what is the exact mix of residential vs. non- residential shelters; if advertising can be restricted, to what degree; how will the profit be used and state what it will do to enhance the program; return with a formula by which Council can evaluate the number of ads that Council wishes to permit in order to allow the program to proceed.) On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. Heidt, Smyth, Pederson RECESS At 8:22 p.m., Mayor Pederson recessed the meeting. RECONVENE Mayor Pederson reconvened the meeting at 8:37 p.m. UNFMSHED BUSINESS Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this item was ITEM 4 continued from the May 10, 1994. MOBILEHOMES: EARTHQUAKE RELATED The January 17, 1994, Northridge Earthquake and following ISSUES aftershocks caused extensive damage to mobilehomes. As a result, several issues regarding mobilehomes require attention. Addressing the Council on this item were: J. William Reed and Stephen Winkler. Following discussion regarding considering assessing a legal defense fee for the homeowners; an analysis including staff resources necessary and budget considerations; it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt that the vacancy rate cap suspension in clause Section 6.02.160 of the Municipal Code be deleted in cases of declared major disaster situations. Councilmember Darcy clarified her motion stating the agreement the City now has remains intact with no provision to remove the cap as a result of a 5% vacancy due to the fact that the cause is a major disaster; direct staff to investigate the pros and cons of preparing ourselves to acquire jurisdiction over mobilehome parks during an emergency; pursue an analysis of pros and cons. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, reported ITEM 5 that at the May 10, 1994, meeting, the City Council directed staff TOBACCO CONTROL to prepare a tobacco control ordinance. This action follows five ORDINANCE 94-8 previous City Council sessions and three public comment meetings at which the issue of a local tobacco control ordinance was discussed. Addressing the Council on this item were: Pat Saletore; Michele Peabody; Alan Zovar; Donna Pugh; John Drew; Luke Brown; Jason Brown. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve staff recommendation to introduce and conduct first reading of Ordinance 94-8, and pass to second reading. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance 94-8. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Ordinance 94-8 passed to second reading. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 6 ISSUING THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CANYON COUNTRY PARK, UPPER SLOPE RECONSTRUCTION CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 7 RESOLUTION 94-58: MODIFIED GRAFFITI REWARD PROGRAM Council directed staff to return with a progress report on this item in 6 months. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM S SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD - MEDIAN TURN POCKETS - PROJECT NO. 95-014 PROJECT ACCEPTANCE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 9 TEMPORARY JURISDICTION TO COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR SIGNALIZATION OF MCBEAN PARKWAY AND INTERSTATE 5 NORTHBOUND ON-OFF RAMP INTERSECTION RESOLUTION NO. 94-61 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 10 TEMPORARY PARKING-MCBEAN PARKWAY, BETWEEN I-5 NORTHBOUND ON/OFF RAMP AND TOURNAMENT ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 94-62 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 11 NORTH OAKS POOL EARTHQUAKE REPAIR CONTRACT CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 12 APPROVE AND RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 18 FOR THE PERIODS 04/25/94 TO 04/28/94 AND 05/06/94 AND CHECK REGISTER NOS. 19 FOR THE PERIODS 05/02/94 TO 05/05/94 AND 05/12/94 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 13 SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 -LOCATED AT GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND SAN RAPHAEL DRIVE RESOLUTION NO. 94-67 RESOLUTION NO. 94-68 RESOLUTION NO. 94-69 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 14 SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA 3, TRACT NO. 36496 - LOCATED AT WHITES CANYON ROAD AND NADAL STREET ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 15 SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT AREA 6, TRACT NO. 43528 - LOCATED AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AND NATHAN HILL ROAD ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 16 SANTA CLARITA DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT AREA 18, TRACT NO. 44965 - LOCATED AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE AND CHARMAINE WAY ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to approve the consent calendar, as amended. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. SUBSEQUENT NEED It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to add subsequent ITEM need items 22, 23 and 24 which arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Jeff Kohn, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that staff ITEM 17 has initiated and completed the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) ELSMERE DEIR/DEIS process to solicit proposals from qualified consultants to provide TECHNICAL REVIEW -- technical expertise and support for the upcoming review of the CONSULTANT SUPPORT proposed Elsmere Canyon Landfill Draft Environmental impact Report/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIR/DEIS for public review, the consultant team would assist City staff in preparing a comprehensive analysis and response to the document. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to approve staff recommendation to authorize and direct the Deputy City Manager of Public Works to initiate and conclude contract negotiations with the consultants, and others as needed, for the expertise and disciplines identified. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Kit Nell, Civil Engineer, reported that one of the goals of the City's ITEM 18 General Plan is to promote safe and effective alternatives to the CHUCK PONTIUS automobile that will meet the needs of all planning area residents. COMMUTER RAIL TRAIL - With respect to this objective studies by the Metropolitan ALIGNMENT AND Transportation Authority (MTA) indicate that bicycle -related FEATURES transportation control measures are among the most cost-effective which can be implemented, resulting in savings relative to drive alone automobile transport. Addressing the Council on this item was: Ray Marson. All others signed up to speak waived their right to speak. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve amended staff recommendation to: 1. Approve a trail alignment running adjacent to the south side of Soledad bridge (west of Camp Plenty Road) and Golden Oak Road; and adjacent to the north side of Soledad Canyon Road between Golden Oak Road and the Metrolink Station. 2. Due to limited funds, approve a "reduced section" trail concept limited to an 8 -foot wide asphalt concrete bikeway and chain- link fencing as described in the Cost Summary and Options. Direct staff to design for "add options" should lower than expected bids be experienced or additional funds become available. 3. Direct staff to take an active role in MTA negotiations with the lessor and sublessee regarding Far West Rent-A-Car Inc. facility with one of the following alternatives to be implemented including but not limited to relocation of the facility within the current MTA right-of-way; relocate of the facility outside the MTA right-of-way; or fair and reasonable compensation. 4. Direct staff to pursue, as separate projects or through developer agreements, a bikeway along the south side of Soledad Canyon Road between Golden Oak Road and the Metrolink Station; and a bikeway along the north side of Soledad Canyon Road between the Metrolink Station and Bouquet Canyon Road. 5. Direct staff to explore, as a separate project, removal of billboards which may be in violation of the Unified Development Code, i.e., billboards located in an Open Space (OS) zone. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy,.Boyer, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS At the July 13, 1993 City Council meeting, Council approved the ITEM 19 Commercial Waste Collection and Recycling Program. Council's SIX MONTH REVIEW OF approval was in part predicated on a six month review of the THE COMMERCIAL WASTE effectiveness of the Commercial Waste Collection and Recycling COLLECTION AND Program and the commercial rate band. RECYCLING PROGRAM - Currently City staff has distributed requests for quotations for the PROGRESS REPORT During April of 1994, Solid Waste Division staff, in coordination with the Valencia Industrial Association and the Canyon Country and Santa Clarita Valley Chambers of Commerce, distributed seven hundred surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of the Commercial Waste Collection and Recycling Program and the commercial rate band established in the contract with Atlas Refuse Removal, Santa Clarita Disposal and Blue Barrel Disposal. To date, the City has received sixteen completed surveys. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to approve staff recommendation to direct staff to conduct joint meetings with the Valencia Industrial Association, and the Canyon Country and Santa Clarita Valley Chambers of Commerce to increase business participation in the review process of the Commercial Waste Collection and Recycling program and to report the survey results to City Council in October 1994. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Heidt, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried NEW BUSINESS This item is on the agenda for award of Phase II of the City-wide ITEM 20 debris removal contract. The program is designed to provide for PHASE II - CITY-WIDE earthquake -related debris clean-up from the standpoint of public DEBRIS REMOVAL health and safety. CONTRACT Currently City staff has distributed requests for quotations for the continuation of this service for an additional 30 working day period. Written quotes will be delivered to the City on May 20. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve staff recommendation to authorize the Director of Finance to authorize 10 payment for debris removal services from Emergency Account #90- 19-935-227 and approve a total of $785,100 for 30 additional days of debris removal and landfill fees awarded to Jerry Blackshire/Applied Environmental Management, pending City Attorney approval. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Boyer, Smyth, Heidt, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried NEW BUSINESS The City Council has identified a period of time during the summer ITEM 21 in which regular meetings of the Council are cancelled. Regular CITY COUNCIL SUMMER meetings of the Council normally occurs on July 12, July 26, RECESS August 9 and August 23. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve staff recommendation to declare City Council summer recess for July 26, 1994 and August 9, 1994, upon which regular meetings of the Council shall not be scheduled. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Resolution 94-72 adopted. 11 On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Boyer, Heidt, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. SUBSEQUENT NEED On Monday, May 23, 1994, Deputy Mark Slater, of the Santa ITEM 22 Clarita Sheriffs Department, requested the City allow temporary TEMPORARY ON -STREET on -street parking on May 31, 1994, along the west side of Sierra PARKING ALONG SIERRA Highway just south of San Fernando Road, a portion of 1,500 feet HIGHWAY, SIO SAN for the annual veteran memorial ceremony will be held on this day FERNANDO ROAD ON at the Eternal Valley Memorial Park. MEMORIAL DAY RESOLUTION NO. 94-72 It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 94-72, allowing temporary on -street parking along the west side of Sierra Highway south of San Fernando Road, a portion of 1,500 feet, on May 31, 1994. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Resolution 94-72 adopted. 11 r SUBSEQUENT NEED _ 7 ITEM 23 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DELEGATE TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VOTE ON AQMD BOARD MEMBER, NELL SOTO SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM 24 REQUEST TO APPEAL COLONY PROJECT It was moved by Boyer that Council direct that the City Delegate on June 2, 1994, understand that Council wishes that the delegate vote for Nell Soto on the first 3 ballots. There was no second and Councilmember Boyer withdrew his motion. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy that Mayor Pederson be instructed to vote for Nell Soto on the first ballot. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried Boyer, Pederson It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to appeal the Colony Project. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Darcy, Heidt,Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on the Small Business Development Center trying to get funding to open up a second Small Business Center in the City. Councilmember Heidt reported on the grant proposal for the Special Children's Center. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that a meeting has been set up with the County to discuss Valencia Market Place as well as other issues. City Attorney, Carl Newton, reported on two court cases in which the City has prevailed; Comella vs. City of Santa Clarita, case was dismissed. The second was Mc Lauren vs. City of Santa Clarita, City seeking dismissal. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Boyer asked that push -cart peddlers be placed back on the agenda. Councilmember Darcy requested that the City look into removing FW the lingerie billboard on Soledad; Hidden Valley lock box on Maple Street; County Hazardous Household Waste Roundup. Mayor Pederson requested that the committee list be placed on the June 14, 1994 agenda. RECESS At 10:19 p.m. Mayor Pederson recessed to closed session. CITY ATTORNEY Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that this closed session is ANNOUNCEMENT for the purpose of conference with legal counsel on existing litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9, Subdivision (a), two matters, Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita, Redevelopment Agency, and City of Santa Clarita vs. Newhall County Water District and further conference with the City of Santa Clarita Labor Negotiator, George A. Caravalho. Affected employees; all City employees. RECONVENE' Mayor Pederson reconvened at 11:15 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in ANNOUNCEMENT closed session which was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT ATTEST: Ty CLgklr mi marzti.slc r- At 11:19 p.m., Mayor Pederson adjourned to June 1, 1994, 6:00 p.m., in the Orchard Rooms for a budget study session.. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 13