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Home My WebLink About1994-10-11 - MINUTES - REGULAR SPECIAL (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 PAL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M, OCTOBER 11, 1994 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pederson called to order the special City Council meeting at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC There was no public participation. PARTICIPATION RECESS At 6:05 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; 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 6:30 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 6:32 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. This session is open to the public. CLERWS 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 The Mayor recessed to closed session at 6:39 p.m. The City Attorney announced that the closed session was for the purpose of conference with legal counsel, existing litigation, Government Code 54956.9(a) - Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita & Redevelopment Agency and conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation, Govt. Code 54956.9(c), two matters. RECONVENE Mayor Pederson reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The City Attorney reported that no action was taken in closed session which was required to be reported. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Those addressing the Council were: LeRoy Wayne Messick, P.O. Box 220099, Newhall - regarding the Biscaluz House; John Steffen,22714 Espuella, Santa Clarita - regarding CLWA; Michael Kotch, 28701 W. Sloan Canyon, Castaic - regarding the Colony project; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Santa Clarita - regarding Steinway Street closure; Kenneth Dean, 26702 Pea Jay Way, Santa Clarita - speed limit on Via Princessa. PRESENTATION Healthnet presented the Mayor with a check in the amount of $1539 Healthy Cities grant. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Heidt remarked on a cooperative venture for modification of medians with the County and a letter received from a Mr. Zarian of the Glendale City Council requesting that the City of Santa Clarita help pay $11,000 for clerical person and also a person who would help the MTA distribute information. All cities would contribute. Councilmember Heidt asked that this be placed on the agenda for October 25. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES At 7:01 p.m., Mayor Pederson called to order the regular meeting of the City Council Reverend Bob Bingham led the invocation. Boy Scout Troop 577 led the Pledge of Allegiance. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. Smyth, Boyer, Pederson It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve the minutes of September 27, 1994. 2 On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS At 8:43 p.m., 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 8:56 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 CONTINUED PUBLIC provided, therefore the public hearing was in order. HEARING FOR THE PORTA BELLA SPECIFIC PLAN Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Community Development, AND DEVELOPMENT reported that this public hearing is regarding the Porta Bella AGREEMENT AND OF Specific Plan and Development Agreement as well as the three APPEALS OF THE appeals filed concerning the decision on June 21, 1994, by the PLANNING COMMISSION Planning Commission to adopt a statement of overriding APPROVALS AND consideration; to certify the FEIR and addendum SCH 92-041041; RECOMMENDATIONS ON to adopt a mitigation monitoring program; to approve Vesting JUNE 21 Tentative Tract Map 51599 and Oak Tree Permit 91-033; and to recommend that the City Council approve Specific Plan 91-001 and consider Development Agreement 93-003. . Randy Nichols gave a presentation on the Environmental Impact Report and Addendum, which specifically addressed the Magic(Via Princessa alignment. Carla Slipak, from the California Environmental Protection Agency -Dept. of Toxic Substances Control described their work in reviewing the existing condition and in managing the on-going work. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to clarify the ambiguity of the language which the applicant construed to mean that if every single expected improvement in the City was not in place whether the City did not complete the CIP program, etc; the applicant would either have to do the improvements himself or not be allowed to build out his project. It was then moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to set up guidelines for a reimbursement district to satisfy the requirement. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Sam Veltri, the applicant; Carl Kanowsky; Chris Townsley; Scott Bentley; Tom Park; Bob Lathrop; Kevin Brogin; Jan Kindy; Roger Hutchinson; Laurene Weste; Laren Hasseltine. Those with written comments were: Anna Brout. Mr. Veltri made his rebuttal comments. Following discussion regarding corporate structure; results of the traffic modeling study; Magic/Via Princessa roadway; traffic impacts mitigated; liability/insurance bond; it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to receive staff report, discuss the site visit, joint Planning Commission/City Council Study Session, and the public testimony received to date; provide direction to staff and continue the Public Hearing to November 8, 1994. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 3 This Ordinance has been placed on the agenda at the request of the UNFINISHED BUSINESS Los Angeles County Sheriffs COBRA Division. The City's COBRA ORDINANCE 94-12: Team has requested that City staff amend Chapter 11 of the City's POSSESSION OF GRAFFITI Municipal Code relating to graffiti for the purpose of adding "spray IMPLEMENTS BY MINORS paint tips" to the list of materials that are recognized as a type of graffiti implement used for the purpose of defacing property. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance 94-12. 4 On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. 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: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 3 This Ordinance has been placed on the agenda at the request of the UNFINISHED BUSINESS Los Angeles County Sheriffs COBRA Division. The City's COBRA ORDINANCE 94-12: Team has requested that City staff amend Chapter 11 of the City's POSSESSION OF GRAFFITI Municipal Code relating to graffiti for the purpose of adding "spray IMPLEMENTS BY MINORS paint tips" to the list of materials that are recognized as a type of graffiti implement used for the purpose of defacing property. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance 94-12. 4 _L_ - It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 94-12. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance 94-12 adopted. ITEM 4 Activities planned for October - National Prevention Month were UNFINISHED BUSINESS reported to Council in the staff report. NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION MONTH It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to receive and file this information. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 5 This item reported that a six month review to evaluate the UNFINISHED BUSINESS effectiveness of the Commercial Waste Collection and Recycling SIX MONTH REVIEW OF program and the commercial rate band was established in the THE COMMERCIAL WASTE contracts with Atlas Refuse Removal, Santa Clarita Disposal and COLLECTION AND Blue Barrel Disposal has been completed. RECYCLING PROGRAM It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to direct staff to continue the existing commercial waste collection and recycling program while periodically monitoring its effectiveness. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 5A The City Manager reported he has met with the neighbors on UNFINISHED BUSINESS Barbacoa and discussions are on-going. Mr. Caravalho will report MANUFACTURED HOME back to the Council once he has met further with the neighbors. AT 22128 BARBACOA DRIVE Following discussion by Council regarding inspection permits; certificates of occupancy; criteria of the foundation; the project being vested; it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to receive the report. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 92-1 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA (VALENCIA TOWN CENTER) ANNUAL TAX LEVY - CFD 94-1-1 ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR "PUBLIC FACILITIES RECYCLING COLLECTION AREAS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH DISPLAYS PROJECT" GRANT AWARD ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE APPLICATION RESOLUTION NO. 94-119 ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR BUS STOP SHELTERS AND BENCHES: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR PROPOSITION 188: LOCAL PREEMPTION: TOBACCO CONTROL ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR VIA ONDA - II (PROJECT NO 95-913) AWARD ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR SAN FERNANDO ROAD (SR126) WIDENING PROJECT PHASES III & IV (PLACERITA CREEK TO DRAYTON) ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR SLOPE REPAIR - SIERRA HIGHWAY AT CITY LIMITS PROJECT NO. 95-907 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR EMERGENCY STREET RESTORATION WORK - "OFF -SYSTEM ROAD" PLACERITA CANYON ROAD FROM 12TH STREET TO SIERRA HIGHWAY PROJECT NO. 95-905 (AWARD PROJECT) ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR EMERGENCY STREET RESTORATION WORK OFF -SYSTEM ROADS - III (PROJECT NO. 95-912) ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR ARROYO PARK DRIVE AND DEL MONTE DRIVE ADDITIONAL NO -STOPPING ZONES RESOLUTION NO. 94-118 ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVE AND RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 37 FOR THE PERIODS 09/02/94 TO 09/07/94 AND 09/15/94, CHECK REGISTER NOS. 38 FOR THE PERIODS 09/09/94 TO 09/14/94 AND 09/22/94, CHECK REGISTER NOS. 39 FOR THE PERIODS 09/16/94 TO 09/21/94 AND 09/29/94 It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 19 This item is on the agenda to discuss allotted times for executive NEW BUSINESS session and public participation portion of the City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING meeting. TIMES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to delete the times of the executive portion and the public participation portion of the meetings from the agenda to allow Council to go through the agenda expeditiously. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None 7 Motion carried. ITEM 20 At their September 13, 1994 meeting, the City Council directed the NEW BUSINESS City Manager to execute agreements for the placement of bus stop ORDINANCE 94-13: BUS shelters and benches within the Santa Clarita Transit Service BENCHES Area. In order to proceed with the placement of such bus benches, the City must first amend Sections 13.25.010 and 13.25.020 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code to allow for the placement of privately owned benches within the City right-of-way. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to table this item. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT At 11:11 p.m., it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to adjourn the City Council meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ATTEST: 0 Z2, �- � i ITY CLERK nunmUslc