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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-27 - MINUTES - REGULAR SPECIAL (2)1VIINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 111 6:00 P.M. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M, SEPTEMBER 27, 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 6:02 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), two matters - Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency; City of Santa Clarita vs. Vista Terrace Properties, Ltd.; and conference with legal counsel- anticipated litigation under Government Code 54956.9(c) - two matters. RECESS Mayor Pederson recessed the closed session to the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:32 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in ANNOUNCEMENT closed session which was required to be reported. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Executive portion of the City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Pederson at 6:33 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. 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. Councilmember Darcy attended the six County film commission for COMMITTEE REPORTS SCAG and explained that she will be giving information to the Council on goals and objectives of the commission; attended the meeting of the Small Business Center who are working with the SBA. STAFF COMMENTS The City Manager reported that he attended a meeting with the two City Managers from the Antelope Valley and has been invited to attend the Ventura City Manager's Assoc. meetings. Councilmember Heidt requested staff research alternatives for the COUNCIL COMMENTS 9/80 Program. Mayor Pederson requested the 9/80 Program be placed on the agenda with an analysis of how the system works and the number of calls coming in the switchboard on closed Fridays. Councilmember Boyer requested feedback from the public on the taping of the Council meetings. PRESENTATIONS The City Manager presented to Council the ICMA Excellence Award for the City's SECURE Program. Mayor Pederson announced that October is National Crime Prevention Week. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There were no speakers during the public participation portion of the meeting. CALL TO ORDER At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Pederson called to order the regular meeting of the City Council. INVOCATION Rev. Lynn Jay led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pederson 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 13, 25, and 25a to be pulled for discussion. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECESS RECONVENE ITEM 1 PUBLIC HEARING WESTON DEVELOPMENT ACQUISITION PROJECT REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC STREET, DRAINAGE AND SLOPE PURPOSES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to approve the minutes of September 13, 1994, regular Council meeting as amended. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. Smyth, Boyer, Pederson At 7:34 p.m., Mayor Pederson recessed to the meeting of the Redevelopment Agency (see Redevelopment Agency minutes). Mayor Pederson reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:35 p.m. 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 public hearing is on the agenda to request that Council adopt a resolution of necessity for the condemnation of property for public street, drainage and slope purposes. Mayor Pederson closed the public hearing. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to adopt Resolution of Necessity, Resolution No. 94-110, authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceeding to acquire the Interests necessary. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Boyer,Darcy, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No.94-110 adopted. ITEM 2 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. On roll call vote: 3 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None "— Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 3 Tony Nisich, City Engineer reported that in 1993, the residents UNFINISHED BUSINESS along Steinway street between Whites Canyon Road and Ashboro TRAFFIC CONCERNS ON Drive petitioned the City Council to close off this street to minimize STEINWAY STREET the traffic volume and speeding impacts, and divert traffic to Ashboro Drive. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Bill Arens, Ron Cerniak, Paul Lytsel. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve staff recommendation to conduct an Engineering and Traffic survey on Ashboro Drive to verify the appropriate speed limit and modify the existing speed limit sign, if necessary; install a 25mph speed limit sign on Steinway, assign the PARET speed display unit to be used and request the Sheriffs Dept. to continue selective enforcement; evaluate, and if appropriate, install advisory signs on Whites Canyon Road encouraging drivers to use Ashboro Drive; and refer the issue of potential roadway extensions to the Redevelopment Agency and to the CTAC for future discussion and consideration; and direct staff to return this item to the agenda following the opening of Plum Canyon and the traffic study. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth,Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 4 Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that at the direction of the UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council, staff has prepared a synopsis of the events and issues MANUFACTURED HOME regarding the placement of a mobilehome on a foundation on AT 22128 BARBACOA Barbacoa Drive. With respect to the foundation construction of the DRIVE modular unit as it pertains to this site, Building and Safety had the Geologist, who reviewed this site as well as the adjacent sites, look at the foundation for this building. Addressing the Council on this item were Shelley Miller, Jeff Miller, Richard Trimble, James Robinson. Registering written comments on this item were Randall Moore, Jean Cox, Robert Brown, Bill Clutterham, Jeanne Clutterham, Irene Selnik. 4 FM ITEM 6 Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manger, Public Works, reported that at the UNFINISHED BUSINESS September 13, 1993 Council meeting the Caltrans study of a high HIGH SPEED RAIL speed rail link between Los Angeles and Bakersfield was discussed. Council asked that staff bring back a recommendation that can be transmitted to Caltrans during the public comment period which closes on September 30, 1994. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to authorize submitting a letter to Caltrans during the public comment period for the Los Angeles - Bakersfield High Speed Ground Transportation Feasibility Study expressing the Council's strong support for construction of a high speed rail line with a station in Santa Clarita. The Council also believes that both the 1-5 and SR 14 alignments will serve Santa Clarita well and remains neutral as to which alignment should be adopted at this time. Following Council discussion, regarding CC&ft's, State law, soil testing, owner working with neighbors, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to direct the City Manager and staff to meet with the neighbors as a mediator to find an alternative to resolve this; ask the applicant to direct " staff to prepare an ordinance incorporating any provisions which state law presently allows, to prohibit older manufactured homes from being placed on lots; ask the property owner to stop work until an agreement is made; and to continue this item to a future City Council agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Boyer, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS George Caravalho, City Manager, reported that this item comes before Council as an update on the SANTA CLARITA VALLEY HUMAN RELATIONS progress of the Human Relations Forum. Staff will review with Council, the forum's FORUMIt proposed goals and work plan. was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve staff recommendation to review and accept the proposed goals and work plan. r, On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 6 Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manger, Public Works, reported that at the UNFINISHED BUSINESS September 13, 1993 Council meeting the Caltrans study of a high HIGH SPEED RAIL speed rail link between Los Angeles and Bakersfield was discussed. Council asked that staff bring back a recommendation that can be transmitted to Caltrans during the public comment period which closes on September 30, 1994. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to authorize submitting a letter to Caltrans during the public comment period for the Los Angeles - Bakersfield High Speed Ground Transportation Feasibility Study expressing the Council's strong support for construction of a high speed rail line with a station in Santa Clarita. The Council also believes that both the 1-5 and SR 14 alignments will serve Santa Clarita well and remains neutral as to which alignment should be adopted at this time. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO. 94-107, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1994-02 ('BOUQUET PARK," MASTER CASE NO. 94-054) ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT AND JURISDICTION ANNEXATION OF TRACT NO. 35984 RESOLUTION NO. 94-113 ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD) TRACT NUMBER 43519, PRIVATE DRAIN 2161 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-114 ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF PROPERTIES ALONG PORTIONS OF SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD TO COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT AND GIVING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO COUNTY FOR ANNEXATION AND ASSESSMENTS - PROJECT NOS. 88-84,89-84 - RESOLUTION NO 94-117 ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR PEDESTRIAN OVER CROSSING AGREEMENTS - MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY - RESOLUTION NO. 94-112 ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR WILEY CANYON ROAD AERIAL SURVEY - PROJECT NO. 95028 ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR NEWHALL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 53-02 BID AWARD Following discussion regarding the Newhall area, completing the project, Redevelopment funds, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to award the project to R&H Paving, Inc. for the amount i of $424,985. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Smyth, Darcy, Pederson ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PROCESS TO SELECT A CONSULTANT TO COMPLETE A NEWHALL REVITALIZATION STRATEGY ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR SAN FERNANDO ROAD STREET TREE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 99-017 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR EXTENSION OF PEST CONTROL AND WEED ABATEMENT CONTRACT ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARA RIVER BIKE TRAIL - RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR SOUTH FORK TRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PHASE I AND H PROJECT 99-006- PROJECT ACCEPTANCE ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR FEMA PARKS REPAIR ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION MONTH ITEM 21 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION OF AUTHORIZATION OF SUBMITTAL OF DISCRETIONARY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) GRANT APPLICATION ITEM 22 CONSENT CALENDAR COMPUTER HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 7 ITEM 23 CONSENT CALENDAR PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEM 24 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVE AND RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 35 FOR THE PERIODS 08/19/94 TO 08/24/94 AND 09/01/94, CHECK REGISTER NOS. 36 FOR PERIODS 09/08/94 ITEM 25 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE FOR STREAM BANK PROTECTION ALONG NEWHALL CREEK It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve the agreement with the Dept. of Agriculture Soil Conservation for stream bank protection along the Newhall Creek at cost of approx. $320,000; conceptually approve expenditure of $48,000 for the City share of the project; approve advertising of the project for bids subject to approval of plans and specs and subject to reprogramming of $48,000 of CDBG funds. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 25A CONSENT CALENDAR BUDGET APPROPRIATION RAIL STATION APPRAISALS It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to direct the staff to increase Transit account no. 55-7700-227 by $12,000 from Transit Fund balance for the cost of the two appraisals and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for appraisals. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the consent calendar with the exception of items 13, 25, and 25a. 2 On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 26 Steve Stark, Finance Director, reported that continuing NEW BUSINESS appropriations represent funds authorized for appropriation during 1993-94 CONTINUING the 1993-94 fiscal year that were not expended, but are still APPROPRIATIONS required to complete projects authorized by City Council. This includes funds for operational or capital projects not completed. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution No. 94-120 authorizing continuing appropriated funds from 1993-94 fiscal year to 1994-95 fiscal year. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt Darcy, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 27 Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community NEW BUSINESS Services, reported that this item is a request from Ted Robinson POTENTIAL GOLF COURSE Golf Services, Inc. and Hunters Green Development Corporation for DEVELOPMENT an opportunity to present before the City Council a proposed golf course development to be located in the Sand Canyon area. The developers have indicated strong public interest in the development of a golf course within the City limits, as well as a variety of economic and recreational advantages to the community. Following discussion regarding parking with a tournament, bond funding, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to direct City staff to continue discussions with the developer as the project proceeds through the normal project review process and to research economic opportunities. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 211 Michael Haviland, Marketing and Economic Development NEW BUSINESS Manager, reported that this item is a summary report providing 9 FY 93-94 ECONOMIC information regarding the City's Economic Development Division's DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM activities for program year 1993-1994. This is an informational SUMMARY item requiring no action by the City Council. Report was received by Council. ITEM 29 Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that this NEW BUSINESS ordinance has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Los ORDINANCE 94-12: Angeles County Sheriffs Career Offender Burglary Robbery POSSESSION OF GRAFFITI Apprehension (COBRA) Division. The City's COBRA Team has IMPLEMENTS BY MINOR requested that City staff amend Chapter 11 of the City's Municipal Code relating to graffiti for the purpose of adding "spray paint tips" to the list of materials that are recognized as a type of graffiti implement used for the purpose of defacing property. Following the reading of the title of Ordinance 94-12 by the City Attorney, Carl Newton, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to introduce and waive further reading and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 94-12. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Boyer, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT At 10:27 p.m., it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to adjourn to the City Council study session on Wednesday, September 28, 1994, 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 10