HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-25 - MINUTES - REGULAR SPECIAL (2)MINUTES 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,
OCTOBER 25, 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 participation.
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) - Castaic
Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment
Agency; conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - under
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) - City of Santa Clarita vs.
Newhall County Water District; and conference with legal counsel -
anticipated litigation under Government Code 54956.9(c) - two
matters; and conference with employee negotiator - Negotiator,
George Caravalho - Employee Group, all City employees.
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 6:30 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.
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
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submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed.
RECESS Mayor Pederson recessed to closed session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss
conference with legal counsel -existing litigation -Government Code
54956.9(a)-Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita &
Redevelopment Agency; Conference with legal counsel -existing
litigation -Government Code Section 54956.9(a) -City of Santa
Clarita vs. Newhall County Water District; conference with legal
counsel -anticipated litigation -Government Code 54956.9(c) -two
matters; and conference with employee negotiator -Negotiator,
George Caravalho-Employee group, all City employees.
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The City Attorney announced there was no action taken that was
required to be reported at this time.
Mayor Pederson reconvened to the regular meeting at 7:03 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Those addressing the Council were: Fred Heiser, 20311 Delight,
regarding street gangs; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Avenue,
Santa Clarita, regarding Elsmere Canyon; Kage McCown, Castaic,
RECOGNITIONS regarding Elsmere Canyon; John Steffen, 22714 Espuella, Saugus,
regarding Commission on Men.
Recognitions were given by Mayor Pederson and Councilmembers
to Saugus High School Band, Saugus High School Flag Team,
Santa Clarita Spartans, Meadows Elementary Blue Ribbon Award,
Newhall Elementary Blue Ribbon Award.
RECESS At 7:31 p.m.Mayor Pederson recessed to closed session to discuss
conference with legal counsel -existing litigation -Government Code
54956.9(a)-Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita
and Redevelopment Agency.
RECONVENE At 7:38 p.m., Mayor Pederson reconvened to the regular Council
meeting.
The City Attorney announced that no action was taken that was
required at this time.
INVOCATION Councilmember Boyer led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Boyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SUBSEQUENT NEED It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve a
ITEM subsequent need item, RDA2, which arose after the posting of the
agenda to discuss the results of a settlement agreement with
Castaic Lake Water Agency.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Boyer, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the
agenda with the correction to the recommendation on item #10,
which was to add "upon approval of City Attorney."
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Boyer, Darcy, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve the
minutes of October 11, 1994, as amended.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Boyer, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS
RECONVENE
At 7:55 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 9:26 p.m.
ITEM 1 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 Heidt and seconded by Boyer to continue the local
emergency.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 2
At the last Council meeting, Council asked the City Manager to
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
continue to meet with the parties to discuss options for resolution
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of this matter. George Caravalho, City Manager, presented an
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update.
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It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to approve staff
recommendation to receive report and to review legislation on local
control and to set goals and objectives to be reviewed on an annual
basis.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Boyer,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Darcy Heidt, Pederson
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
NORTH OAKS PARK RENOVATION - PROJECT NO. 99-033 - REQUEST FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
TREE INVENTORY CONTRACT SERVICE
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROCUREMENT OF (1) 3/4 TON PICK-UP TRUCK WITH UTILITY BED
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
TEMPORARY PARKING - ORCHARD VILLAGE ROAD SOUTH OF AVENIDA RONADA
RESOLUTION NO. 94-122
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
]RESIDENTIAL FRANCHISE - YARD TRIMMINGS RATE STUDY
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSIT VOUCHER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND
THE VOUCHER CORPORATION
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE MASTER'S COLLEGES AND
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APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO NEWHALL CREEK
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
WITHDRAWAL OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SECTION 108 LOAN
APPLICATION
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE AND RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOSE. 40 FOR THE PERIODS 09/23/94
TO 09/28/94 AND 10/06/94, CHECK REGISTER NOS. 41 FOR THE PERIODS 10/01/94
TO 10/05/94 AND 10/13/94
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the
consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Boyer,
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Smyth, Heidt, Pederson
ITEM 13 Steve Stark, Finance Manager, reported that at the City Council
NEW BUSINESS meeting of September 13, 1994, the Council directed staff to
RESOLUTION 94-124 develop a fee exemption policy. The staff recommends Resolution
ESTABLISHING A FEE No. 94-124, outlining City Council's policy relating to the exemption
EXEMPTION POLICY of fees to non-profit organizations, and any public or governmental
agency.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to adopt Resolution
No. 94-124 establishing a fee exemption policy.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution 94-124 adopted.
ITEM 14
Councilmember Heidt reported that as a member of the MTA San
NEW BUSINESS
Fernando Valley/North County Corridor, the City of Santa Clarita
MTA SAN FERNANDO
has been approached by Larry Zarian, MTA Board Member, and
VALLEY/NORTH COUNTY
the City's representative to the Board to assist in the funding of a
CORRIDOR REQUEST TO
full time staff person.
FUND STAFF POSITION
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to fund two
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positions within the four corridors.
Councilmember Darcy withdrew the second to this motion and
Councilmember Smyth withdrew the motion.
It was then moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to direct the
Mayor to write a letter on behalf of Councilmember Heidt that
Council has approved these positions in concept and direct staff to
return this item to the next regular meeting for formal approval.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15 Jeff Kolin, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that at
NEW BUSINESS the request of Councilmember Boyer, Ordinance No. 94-13 was
ORDINANCE 94-13: BUS removed from the October 11 Council agenda and tabled for further
BENCHES discussion. At this time, staff believes it is appropriate to
reintroduce Ordinance No. 94-13, an ordinance which amends
Chapter 13 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code and allows for the
placement of privately owned bus stop benches in the City right-of-
way.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Heidt to remove this item
from the table.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 94-13.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to waive further
reading, introduce and pass to second reading, Ordinance No. 94-
13.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Boyer, Smyth, Heidt, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 94-13 passed to second reading.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Heidt stated that a follow-up meeting be held with
COMMENTS staff who attended League of California Cities Conference.
Councilmembers Darcy and Heidt to be on this committee as well.
Councilmember Darcy reported on the Hazardous Waste Round -up
in Antelope Valley on November 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
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RECONVENE
CITY ATTORNEY
ANNOUNCEMENT
and asked that staff help Mr. Messick with his historical building.
At 10:00 p.m., Council recessed to closed session.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is
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; conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - under
Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) - City of Santa Clarita vs.
Newhall County Water District; and conference with legal counsel -
anticipated litigation under Government Code 54956.9(c) - two
matters; and conference with employee negotiator - Negotiator,
George Caravalho - Employee Group, all City employees.
At 10:40 p.m., Mayor Pederson reconvened the regular meeting of
the City Council.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in
closed session which was required to be reported.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:41 p.m., it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to
adjourn to the City Council Study Session of November 1, 1994,
7:00 p.m., Orchard Rooms.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ATTEST:
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