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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-06-14 - MINUTES - REGULAR SPECIAL (2)MINUTES OF CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. June 14, 1994 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pederson called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC There was no public input from the audience. PARTICIPATION RECESS At 6:03 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), Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita. 1ECONVENE Mayor Pederson reconvened the Council meeting,at 6:31 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in ANNOUNCEMENT 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 6:32 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 6:43 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 conferring with legal counsel on existing '^ litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9, Subdivision (a), Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita. 1 ,..RECONVENE Mayor Pederson reconvened the Council meeting at 7:02 p.m. ITY 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: Terry Ellis, 25349 Avenida Ronada, Santa Clarita, regarding Canyon Theater Guild; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Drive, Santa Clarita, regarding NPDES program; Lori Burris, 15628 Saul Court, Canyon Country, regarding Naughty but Nice billboard on Soledad; Sheila Wheeler, 29911 Grandifloras, Canyon Country, regarding billboard on Soledad; Deborah L. Buehlman, 14801 Tulipland Avenue, Canyon Country, regarding billboard on Soledad; Tim Boydston, 19623 Green Mountain Drive, Santa Clarita; regarding "Fiddler on the Roof' production; Ingrid Boydston, 19623 Green Mountain Drive, regarding "Fiddler on the Roof' production; Carmen Sarro, 22612 Pamplico Drive, Santa Clarita, regarding Canyon Theater Guild; Mike Levine, 28050 Devon Lane, Saugus, regarding Canyon Theater Guild; Steve Rice, 28271 Bockdale, Canyon Country, regarding billboard; Debbi Luck, 19827 Pandy Court, Canyon Country, regarding signal needed at May Way and Via Princessa; Gaye McCreary, 23119 Cuervo Drive, Valencia, regarding "Fiddler on the Roof' production; Michael McCreary, 23119 Cuervo Drive, Valencia, regarding Canyon Theater Guild; Barbara Huntington, 20609 Fan Court, Saugus, regarding "Fiddler on the Roof'; Donna Pugh, 27218 Oakdale Ave., Canyon Country, regarding "Fiddler on the Roof' and billboard; Jan Marie Hayes, 25622 Alesna Drive, Valencia, regarding Canyon Theater Guild; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue, Santa Clarita, regarding schools. CALL TO ORDER At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Pederson called to order the regular meeting of the City Council. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop 602 led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the agenda with the exception of items 14 and 20 to be pulled for discussion, and to add subsequent need item 27, the need for action arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PRESENTATIONS It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to approve the minutes of May 24, 1994, as amended. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. Boyer, Smyth, Pederson Mayor Pederson and Council made a presentation to Jill Klajic for her service on the City Council. A presentation was made to the City by Jerry Lawrence from ATE Ryder. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Pederson opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna ITEM 1 Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been IMPLEMENTATION OF provided, therefore the public hearing was in order. NEW CDBG PROGRAM r,9.A.N.E CAMP Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, reported that the Community Development Block Grant Division with the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department has been working with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Substance Abuse and Narcotics Education (S.A.N.E) Bureau in an attempt to implement a new CDBG activity known as S.A.N.E. Camp. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to approve staff recommendation to approve the transfer of $36,427.00 from the CDBG contingency account #12-5500-290 to the S.A.N.E. Camp account #12-5516-227, and to direct staff to post a description of the change adopted i order to comply with the City's CDBG Final Statement Amendment Policy. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. 3 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Pederson opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna ITEM 2 Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been "ANNUAL REVIEW OF provided, therefore the public hearing was in order. PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY OF SERVICE" Jeff Kohn, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that at AND "SYSTEM AND the regular City Council Meeting on May 10, 1994, Council directed SERVICES REVIEW" OF staff to extend the Public Hearing, on the "Annual Review of THE RESIDENTIAL TRASH Performance and Quality of Service" and "Systems and Services FRANCHISE Review" of the Residential Trash Franchise, to June 14, 1994. Council also directed staff to send letters to all residents who contacted the City regarding service provided by their particular waste hauler. According to Section 20, the franchised haulers are required to submit a report to the City within 60 days with respect to the operations. Subsequently, the City is required to submit a report within 60 days with respect to the "Performance and Quality of - Service and System and Services Review" which incorporates comments form the public and the report from the franchised haulers. As such the "Performance and Quality of Service and System and Services Review" report will be presented to Council at the October 11, 1994 City Council meeting. Addressing the Council on this item were: Ed Dunn, Linda Johilska, Anthony Nardoni, Steven Winkler and Robert Stanley Mayor Pederson closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding expanding greenwaste program; bigger barrel for recyclables; senior discounts; incentive program for haulers; it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to direct staff to initiate System and Services Review Process; prepare a report with respect to the Performance and Quality of Service and System and Services Review; and return to the Council meeting of October 11, 1994. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. r-- ,ECESS At 8:17 p.m., Mayor Pederson recessed the meeting. „,RECONVENE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 3 PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 1994-95 ANNUAL BUDGET AND FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 4 SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 LOCATED AT GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND SAN RAPHAEL DRIVE - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 94-95 RESOLUTION NO. 94-66 At 8:27 p.m., Mayor Pederson reconvened the meeting. Mayor Pederson 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. City Manager, George Caravalho reported that this item is on the agenda for the public hearing of the 1994-95 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budget and Five-year CIP. On May 10, 1994, the City Council received the City Manager's recommended budget. Since May 10, 1994 the City has received noticed from the MTA that the commuter bus line to the San Fernando Valley must be continued. The program cost is $880,000. Also, PERS (California Public Employee Retirement System) informed the City on May 22, 1994, that the rate will go up 1.75% This is an approximate $130,000 increase over the proposed budget. Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron. Mayor Pederson closed the public hearing. Following discussion, staff was directed to amend the budget as follows and return to Council with a proposed budget at the meeting of June 28, 1994; add $22,000 for bus monitors; adding $106,000 for one COBRA school deputy; $1,000 support of Medicaid school program; $10,000 (93-94 Neighborhood Grant) theatre guild; $25,000 for cultural awareness; $5,000 for Independent Cities; $140,000 store front deputy; $40,000 1/2 school deputy.. Mayor Pederson 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. Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that this item is a public hearing to consider comments regarding the proposed assessments for Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and to approve the final Engineer's Report and authorize the levy of the assessments. On May 24, 1994 the resolution initiating the proceedings for Santa Clarita Landscape maintenance District No. 1 (the District), and the resolution declaring the City's intention to levy assessments for the District on the tax rolls for fiscal year 1994-95 were approved, along with the approval of the Preliminary Engineer's Report and call for a Public Hearing. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 5 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 .. F.SOLUTION NO. 94-63 Mayor Pederson closed the public hearing. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to adopt Resolution No. 94-66 approving the assessment diagram and Engineer's Report, and authorizing the annual levy of assessments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Resolution No. 94-66 adopted. Mayor Pederson 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. Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 3 was originally formed on January 28, 1986. The estimated assessment for Fiscal Year 1994-95 is $122.47 per dwelling unit. Once the assessments are confirmed, they will be placed on the County tax rolls to be collected with general County taxes. Mayor Pederson closed the public hearing. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to adopt Resolution No. 94-63, determining and authorizing the levy of annual assessments for Santa Clarita Benefit Assessment Area No. 3, Tract No. 36496. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Resolution No. 94-63 adopted. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Pederson opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna ITEM 6 Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been SANTA CLARITA provided, therefore the public hearing was in order. DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ARE 6, Drainage Benefit Assessment Area N. 6 was originally formed on TRACT NO. 43528 LOCATED January 28, 1986. The estimated assessment for Fiscal Year 1994 - AT SHANGRI-LA DRIVE 95 is $159.00, the same as last year. AND NATHAN HILL ROAD - �-�NNUAL ASSESSMENT Mayor Pederson closed the public hearing. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution No. 94-64, determining and authorizing the levy of annual assessments for Santa Clarita Benefit Assessment Area No. 6, Tract No. 43528. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Resolution No. 94-63 adopted. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Pederson opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna ITEM 7 Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been SANTA CLARITA provided, therefore the public hearing was in order. DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT AREA 18, TRACT NO. 44965 Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 18 was originally firmed on LOCATED AT SHANGRI-LA July 25, 1989. The estimated assessment for Fiscal Year 1994-95 DRIVE AND NATHAN HILL -- is $109, the same as last year. ROAD -ANNUAL --ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL Mayor Pederson closed the public hearing. YEAR 94-95 tESOLUTION NO. 94-65 It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to Resolution No. 94-65 determining and authorizing the levy of annual assessments for Santa Clarita Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 18, Tract No. 44965. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Boyer, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Resolution No. 94-65 adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS This item is on the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section ITEM 8 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 Heidt to approve staff recommendation to continue the local emergency. 7 .... On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that on May 24, 1994, the ITEM 9 City discussed earthquake related issues regarding mobilehomes. MOBILEHOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION The Council determined that staff should return with an ORDINANCE amendment to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. If an ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 94-9 is adopted, it would provide that the suspension provisions would not apply if the space vacancy rate exceeding five percent is caused, in part or in whole, by a major disaster or emergency. Addressing the Council on this item were: Doug Off, Virginia Raynor, Jon Hunsaker, E.R. Mahoney, J. William Reed, David Evans. Following discussion regarding mobilehome owners losing; catch-up increases; ownership of mobilehome parks through redevelopment; it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 94-9 as amended adding the vacancy clause to include those that are economically vacant, and to return to the Rent Stabilization panel to review the ordinance regarding a surcharge. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson Noes: Smyth Absent: None Excused: None Ordinance No. 94-9 passed to second reading. UNFINISHED BUSINESS On May 24, 1994, the City Council introduced and conducted the ITEM 10 first reading of proposed Ordinance 94-8 which regulates the use TOBACCO CONTROL and sale of tobacco products within the City of Santa Clarita. ORDINANCE NO. 94-8 Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to adopt Ordinance 94-8. Carl Newton, City Attorney, read the title to Ordinance 94-8. ;r ^ On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Ordinance 94-8 adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS In February 1994, Santa Clarita Transit initiated three emergency ITEM 11 commuter express bus routes between Santa Clarita and the San SAN FERNANDO VALLEY Fernando Valley. Since the inception of these services, ridership EXPRESS BUS SERVICES has grown steadily, making it likely ridership will hold up after all highway capacity is restored. The City will have to obtain sealed bids for continued operation of this service. This process is underway and award of the permanent contract will be brought to the July 12, 1994, Council Meeting. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to ratify and extend the existing contract with Antelope Valley Bus Inc. through August 31, 1994. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS On May 24, 1994, the City Council directed staff to reevaluate the ITEM 12 proposed bus stop shelter program to provide for a greater TRANSIT AMENITIES proportion of non advertising shelters throughout the City. The May 24, 1994, proposal is consistent with the request for proposal from 1991 for the provision of Bus Stop Shelters. Given that the new option substantially alters the terms of the original proposal, as well as the former contract with Bus Stop Shelters Inc., the City Attorney has advised staff to rebid the contract for the provision of bus stop shelters. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve staff recommendation to authorize staff to rebid the contract for the provision of bus stop shelters throughout the City transit system; include provision for an increased proportion of non advertising shelters throughout the residential area; and authorize staff to let request for proposal for the provision of bus benches and trash receptacles throughout the City. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 13 RENEWAL OF CITY CDBG SUBRECIPIENT CONTRACTS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 14 APPEAL OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF THE COLONY PROPOSAL (COUNTY PROJECT NO. 86-522) It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to appoint Councilmember Smyth with Mayor Pederson as an alternate to attend the August 4, 1994, appeal hearing and submit testimony on this project. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 15 SANTA CLARA RIVER BIKE TRAIL - RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 16 VALENCIA GLEN PARK BLOCK WALLS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 17 RESOLUTION NO. 94-71, APPLICATION FOR CALIFORNIA HEALTHY CITY STATUS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 18 COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 19 COUNCIL COMMITTEES 10 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 20 STUDY SESSION SCHEDULE It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the proposed study session dates. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 21 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD STREET AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ACCEPTANCE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 22 EMERGENCY PARK AND RIDE PARKING LOTS - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - PROJECT NO. 95-911 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 23 APPROVE AND RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 20 FOR THE PERIODS 05/09/94 TO 05/11/94 AND 05/20/94 AND CHECK REGISTER NOS. 21 FOR THE PERIODS 05/16/94 TO 05/19/94 AND 05/26/94 It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to approve the consent calendar with the exception of items 14 and 20. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Carol Rock, Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, made a ITEM 24 presentation to Council on historical structure preservation within PRESENTATION FROM THE the City. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY On June 22, 1994, Council to meet with Historical Society. City Manager also to meet with the Historical society to develop a plan and return to Council. 11 r - P,,,,, Jesse Juarros, General Services Manager, reported that on April 4EW BUSINESS 27, 1993, staff presented a report to Council recommending the TEM 25 adoption of an animal control services agreement to be performed ORDINANCE 94-5 by Los Angeles County. This contract included cat licensing, which AMENDING TITLE 8, was to be voluntary for fiscal year 93/94 and mandatory effective ANIMALS, CHAPTERS 8.24 fiscal year 94/95, and a change in the fee structure for licensing AND 8.90 RELATING TO dogs. Although Council approved the implementation of the cat CATS AND FEE SCHEDULE licensing program, an ordinance to incorporate a $2.00 surcharge in RESPECTIVELY the County's fee structure was neither presented nor adopted as staff was asked to further research and analyze the costs and revenues associated with the Animal Control Program (ACP) prior to presenting a recommendation. Addressing the Council on this item were: Marsha McLean and Laurene Frimel-Weste. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 94-5. Following discussion, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to approve staff recommendation as amended, to introduce Ordinance No. 94-5, waive further reading and pass to second reading, and to set a public hearing for June 28, 1994. Staff was also directed to return with an ordinance that deals with dog license and tag fees as presented and continue cat licensing as an optional measure.. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Pederson Noes: Darcy, Boyer, Heidt Absent: None Excused: None Motion denied. NEW BUSINESS Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Community Development, ITEM 26 reported that at the request of Mayor Pederson and Councilmember CHEVRON PROPERTY Heidt, staff has provided background on the Chevron site so that (CONTAINING THE Council may discuss the property and provide direction to staff. PIONEER OIL REFINERY) LOCATED ON PINE Recent discussion between the Parks, Recreation and Community STREET ADJACENT TO services Department and Chevron have been related to the THE NEWHALL COUNTY dedication of the site or a possible purchase of the site by the Joint WATER DISTRICT OFFICES Powers Authority. The Public Works Department has identified the Newhall area as the next location for a Metrolink Station. The Public Works Department has been looking for a site in close proximity to residential properties and with satisfactory access. The subject property fails to satisfy either of these requirements. 12 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM 27 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Addressing the Council on this item were: Terri Hanson, Carol Rock, Laurene Weste. Staff was directed to inform Chevron that it is not the City's intention to interfere with the private sale of private property. However, because there is a state historic landmark on the property, they should know that it would be the City's intention to preserve that landmark as well as access it and availability to the public should the development come in the future. Mike Haviland reported on a phone call from the Economic Development Administration asking that the City submit a $2 million dollar infrastructure project for consideration by EDA. They have asked for a proposal for some immediate activity. Criteria includes a new project; a result of the January 17, earthquake; an infrastructure project; it would have to demonstrate job creation; and would have to have 10% matching funds. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to submit the Golden Triangle project to the Economic Development Administration. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported the State Film Commission hired a consulting firm, and Santa Clarita has more money coming in from filming than realized. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager, George Caravalho, reported on AQMD stating a letter was received from Nell Soto requesting a special meeting for the purpose of conducting a vote on the office for City representation on the Air Quality Management Board. Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Community Development reported on Valencia Market Place. Staff was directed to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature regarding the City's position on this project. 13 ATTEST: �G TY CLE K nanjun14.sle At 11:30 p.m., it was adjourn to June 22, closed session. Hearing no 14 moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to 1994, 11:00 a.m., in the Orchard Rooms for it was so ordered.