HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-08-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR SPECIAL (2)bIINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M,
AUGUST 23, 1994
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pederson called to order the special 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 6:03 p.m., Mayor Pederson recessed to closed session in the
Orchard room.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is
ANNOUNCEMENT for the purpose of conference with legal counsel on existing
litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), Castaic
Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment
Agency; anticipated litigation under Government Code 54956.9(c) -
two matters.
RECESS Mayor Pederson recessed to the regular meeting of the City Council
at 6:30 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 6:31 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 6:40 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), Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and
Redevelopment Agency; anticipated litigation under Government
Code 54956.9(c) - two matters.
RECESS Mayor Pederson recessed the Closed Session at 6:58 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: Jerry
Hider, 20501 Soledad Canyon Road, Carl Konowski, 22518 Jeniel.
Registering written comments was George S. Gruber, 27563 Oak
Spring Canyon Road.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Pederson and Council made a presentation to Jack
Woodrow, for his service as a Planning Commissioner; and a
"Caught you Doing Something Good Award" to Lucia Nishimura for
her service to the community.
RECESS At 7:12 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), Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and
Redevelopment Agency; anticipated litigation under Government
Code 54956.9(c) - one matter.
ADJOURNMENT At 7:25 Mayor Pederson adjourned the closed session to the
regular meeting of the City Council
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pederson called to order the regular meeting of the City
Council at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENTATION Mayor Pederson and Council made a presentation to Hart High
Academic DecathlonTeam.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
INVOCATION Reverend Bloom led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Darcy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the
agenda with the exception of items 14, 16, 19 to be pulled for
discussion, and moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to move
items 27, 28, and 29 as items 4a, b and c following the public
j hearings.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Heidt, Darcy, Pederson,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the
minutes of June 28, 1994, regular Council meeting as amended.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS At 7:35, Mayor Pederson recessed to the meeting of the
Redevelopment Agency (see Redevelopment Agency minutes).
RECONVENE
Mayor Pederson reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council
at 7:55 p.m.
ITEM 1
Mayor Pederson opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been
RESOLUTION NO. 94-93,
provided, therefore the public hearing was in order.
REDUCTION OF THE
DEVELOPER FEES FOR
Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this public hearing is
FIRE PROTECTION
for the reduction of the fire protection fee from $.1876 to $.1868 per
FACILITIES IN
square foot for FY 94-95 to match the fee established by the Los
ACCORDANCE WITH THE
Angeles County Board of Supervisors in accordance with the joint
JOINT COLLECTION
collection of fire fees agreement with the Fire Protection District.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SANTA
Mayor Pederson closed the public hearing.
CLARITA AND THE
CONSOLIDATED FIRE
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve staff
PROTECTION DISTRICT OF
recommendation to conduct public hearing, take public testimony
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
and adopt Resolution No. 94-93.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 94-93 adopted.
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ITEM 2
Mayor Pederson opened the public hearing. -City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been
ADOPTION OF A CITY
provided, therefore the public hearing was in order.
PEDDLER AND SOLICITOR
PERMIT CHAPTER 11.37,
Steve Stark, Finance Director, reported that this item is composed
REPEAL OF THE CITY'S
of several actions. First, a public hearing to establish fees for a
PEDDLING ON HIGHWAYS
City Peddler and Solicitor Permit. Then, consideration of two
CHAPTER 11.38, AND
ordinances: one to allow permitting of peddling and soliciting
ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES
activities and repeal the "Peddling on Highways" section of the
FOR A CITY PEDDLER AND
Municipal Code, and the other to introduce amendments to the
SOLICITOR PERMIT AND
County Business Licenses Code to be adopted, by reference, which
INTRODUCTION OF
will bring the City version of the County Code last adopted, by
AMENDMENTS TO THE
reference, in August 1988 up-to-date with the County Code in effect
COUNTY BUSINESS
January 1994.
LICENSES CODE FOR
CONSIDERATION FOR
Addressing the Council on this item were: Josepa Bernard and
ADOPTION, BY
Terry Ramsey, Carol Farr.
REFERENCE. RESOLUTION
NO. 94-96; ORDINANCE
Mayor Pederson closed the public hearing.
NO. 94-10 AND 94-11 -
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution
No. 94-96.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution 94-96 adopted.
City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title to Ordinance 94-10
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Pederson to waive further
reading and pass to second reading Ordinance 94-10.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Darcy, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent:: None
Ordinance 94-10 passed to second reading.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, introduced and read the title to
Ordinance 94-I1.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to waive further
reading and pass to second reading Ordinance 94-11 and direct
staff to publish the public hearing for September 13, 1994.
On roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 94-11 passed to second reading.
ITEM 3
Mayor Pederson opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been
REGARDING THE PORTA
provided, therefore the public hearing was in order.
BELLA SPECIFIC PLAN 91-
001, WHICH INCLUDES AN
Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Community Development,
AMENDMENT TO THE
reported that items 3 and 4 are public hearings regarding Master
GENERAL PLAN, AND
Case No.'s 91-164 and 93-012 (Porta Bella Specific Plan), including
DEVELOPMENT
Specific Plan No. 91-001; Development Agreement No. 93-003; and
AGREEMENT 91-003
Final Environmental Impact Report and Addendum SCH 92 -
ITEM 4
041041. The property, known as the Bermite site, is located south
PUBLIC HEARING
of Soledad Canyon Road, east of Bouquet Canyon/San Fernando
REGARDING APPEALS BY
Roads.
VARIOUS PARTIES
CONCERNING THE PORTA
The Specific Plan proposes 2,911 dwelling units, including 1,244
BELLA SPECIFIC PLAN
single-family homes and 1,667 multi -family uses; 56 acres of
AND RELATED
streets; and 106 acres of commercial, office, business park, and
ENTITLEMENT AND THE
institutional uses. The Vesting Tentative Tract Map proposes to
DECISION, ON JUNE 21,
create 76 master lots to be further subdivided in future tract maps.
1994, BY THE PLANNING
The proposed Magic/Princessa corridor includes an off-site segment
COMMISSION
within the designated open space of Circle J Ranch and another
extending west from the project site to San Fernando Road. The
Planning Commission recommended approval of this project 4-1 on
June 21, 1994. Item 4 regards appeals by various parties
concerning Porta Bella.
Kevin Michel, City Planner, made a slide presentation.
Northholme Partners, Sam Veltri, Monica Simpson made
presentations to the Council.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Vera Johnson, Fred
Heiser, Dean Cheeseman, Laren Hesseltine, Christopher Townley,
Larry Bird, Tom Park, Renee Sabol, Alan Sabol, Terry Kanowsky,
Carl Kanowsky, Ron Druschen, Charles Pyle, Scott Bentley, Mark
Enbody, Dan Carson, Lorraine Kenney, John Brandler, Connie
Worden Roberts, Roger Hutchinson, Jack Ancona,.
Registering written comments on this item were: Virginia Lopez,
Ted Van Klaveren, Barbara Van Klaveren, Kevin Van Klaveren,
Effie Bird.
Following discussion regarding toxic waste; traffic; it was moved by
Boyer and seconded by Darcy to continue the public hearing on
items 3 and 4 to Saturday, September 24, 1994, 7:00 a.m. meeting
to tour Porta Bella and to meet at the Metrolink Station and to set
date for joint study session with the Planning Commission on
October 4, 1994.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Boyer, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 27 Councilmember Heidt reported that this item is on the agenda for
NEW BUSINESS the purpose of discussing the short and long range no -parking
LYONS AVENUE PARKING arrangements on Lyons Avenue, and to discuss the Valencia
Market Place's impact of requiring full time "no -parking" provisions
on Lyons Avenue.
Addressing the Council on this item was Steven Kernecky, Ben
Simione, Barbara Jauregui, Leigh Hart, Alan Barbakow, Karen
Frynklund , Stephen Jauregui,Haydo Mott, Sid Molina, Richard
Fox, Lou Fricke, Valyrie Corben, Michael McGonigal, Mitch
McMullen, Susan Maamatenios, Laren Hesseltine, Carol Farr,
Ginger Mac Donald, Dave Kraus, Kendall Kammrad.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to
remove the signs and restore parking on Lyons Avenue to pre -
earthquakes status.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Boyer, Heidt, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Motion carried
ITEM 28 Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Community Development
NEW BUSINESS reported that this item is on the agenda as a status report of the
COUNTY MONITORING - Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor's action approving the
THE VALENCIA Valencia Marketplace project..
MARKETPLACE PROJECT
STATUS REPORT (PROJECT It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to continue this item
92-076) to the Study Session of September 7, 1994.
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On roll call vote:
�^ Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson
l` Noes: None
Absent:: None
Excused None:
Motion carried.
ITEM 29 Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community
NEW BUSINESS Services, reported that the Los Angles County Library District has
LOS ANGELES COUNTY submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors to establish a
LIBRARY COMMUNITY Community Facilities District (CFD) to provide supplemental
FACILITIES DISTRICT financing for library services. If approved by the Board of
Supervisors, formation of the CFD will result in the levy of a
benefit charge which will appear on the regular property tax bill in
November, 1994 for property located within the district boundaries.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Josie Reyes, Bonnie
Looney, Bill Looney, Melissa Petras, Melanie Petras,Suzanne
Alziebler, Judy Hist, Andrea Kish, Julie Huffman, Deborah
Hoffman, Thomas Gavin, Elaine Adler, Sheri Dickey, Stacy
Grover, Lloyd Hoffman, Margaret Conford, Dr. Richard Cantor,
Elaine Stanley, Bonnie Cook, David Cochran, Ed Lauter, Prudy
Thatcher, Craig Scholes, Ernestine Ferrell, Bob Bridge.
Following discussion regarding formation of a steering committee,
study in totality, the City owning its own library, it was moved by
Smyth that Council adopt a resolution to join the Community
Facilities District for a one year time limit in order to explore other
options available to us. There was no second to this motion.
Councilmember Heidt offered a substitute motion to join the CFD
with an annual review and to include a formation of a steering
committee to advise the Council on the status of the program and
other options.
Councilmember Darcy stated with her yes vote there should be a
firm written commitment as to hours and days provided under
CFD; District accountability and full accounting at the end of the
year; come back in one year to find other ways to fund this and
City to be fully indemnified at County expense.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent:: None
Excused: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 5 This item is on the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section
UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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 for the next 14 days.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer Heidt, Smyth, Darcy, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
ELSMERE DEIR/DEIS TECHNICAL REVIEW -- CONSULTANT CONTRACTS
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
MUNICIPAL REPORT AND RECREATION PROGRAM PRINTING CONTRACT
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROPOSITION A FUNDING FOR SOUTH FORK TRAIL - PHASE IV
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
CORPORATE YARD, PHASE II - PROJECT -4-009 - REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 93-94 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM (PROJECT 95-26) BID AWARD -
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
E -EMERGENCY REPAIR CONTRACT FOR CORDOVA MOBILE HOME PARK
(PROJECT NO. M 94-2200) - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMEND PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH IMPEACH ENGINEERING -
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO. 95-901 "ON -SYSTEMS ROADS"
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ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGREEMENT WITH METER, MAHOUTS ASSOCIATES TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC
STUDY FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CENTER CITY CIRCULATIONS SYSTEMS -
This item was continued to the regular meeting of the City Council
on September 13, 1994.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
MO BETWEEN CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND SANTA CLARITA SENIOR CENTER
ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
ESTABLISHING LINE 795 FARES, ALLOWING USE OF METROLINK MONTHLY
PASSES AT ALL TIMES ON LOCAL BUSES, CREATION OF A FREQUENT RIDER
PROGRAM
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve the
recommended fare structure for line 795.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY - FOR TRANSIT SERVICES
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF FEMA FUNDS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRINCESSA METROLINK STATION
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
INFORMATION SYSTEM PURCHASES
ITEM 21
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGREEMENT FOR STUDENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 94-101
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ITEM 22
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF LEASE AGREEMENT FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA TO CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA
ITEM 23
CONSENT CALENDAR
KBET GENERATOR
ITEM 24
CONSENT CALENDAR
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT
ITEM 25
CONSENT CALENDAR
REBID FOR YOUTH SPORTS UNIFORMS
ITEM 26
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE AND RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 27 FOR THE PERIODS 06/22/94 TO
06/30/94 AND 07/07/94, CHECK REGISTER NOS. 28 FOR THE PERIODS 07/05/95
07/06/94 AND 07/14/94, CHECK REGISTER NOS. 29 FOR THE PERIODS 07/15/94 TO
07/20/94 AND 07/21/94, CHECK REGISTER NOS. 30 FOR THE PERIODS 07/20/94 AND
07/28/94, AND CHECK REGISTER NOS. 31 FOR THE PERIODS 07/25/94 TO 07/27/94
AND 08/04/94
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to approve the
consent calendar with the exception of item 14.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent:: None
Motion carried.
Darcy, Smyth, Pederson
ITEM 30 This item was continued to the September 13, 1994, regular City
NEW BUSINESS Council meeting.
SIERRA HIGHWAY
BEAUTIFICATION
PROJECT
ITEM 31 Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that in
NEW BUSINESS August, staff conducted field visits to all four communities of the
EXTENSION OF City and observed that homeowners were still undergoing
EARTHQUAKE RELATED reconstruction and debris resulting from this activity was being put
DEBRIS REMOVAL onto the streets for pick up. Staff has received numerous calls from
PROGRAM community members asking the City extend the removal program.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to
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initiate a change order with Jerry BlackshirelAEM for the period
�^ beginning September 1, 1994, and ending December 31, 1994.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 32 This item was continued to the September 13, 1994, regular
NEW BUSINESS meeting of the City Council.
HIGH SPEED RAIL STUDY
ITEM 33 Don Duckworth, Redevelopment Agency, reported that this item is
NEW BUSINESS on the agenda so that staff direction can be established for
CDBG EARTHQUAKE proceeding with the expenditure of CDBG monies for the repair of
REPAIR WORK PROGRAM earthquake damaged residential units in the community.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to authorize
solicitation of proposals to provide professional services.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson
r Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Heidt asked that a letter be signed by the Mayor
for FEMA regarding Metrolink.
STAFF COMMENTS City Manager, George Caravalho, asked if Council would be
interested in participating in an education forum for the League of
California Cities in Oklahoma City. The study session of
September 7 was also changed to September 14, 1994, 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT At 12:26 a.m. it was moved by and seconded by Smyth to adjourn
the City Council meeting to September 6, 1994, 4:00 p.m..
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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ATTEST:
NOW
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