HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-22 - 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.
NOVEMBER 22, 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 PARTICIPATION There was no public 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 for the
ANNOUNCEMENT 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; City of Santa Clarita
vs. Newhall County Water District; City of Santa Clarita vs. Vista Terrace
et al; Comella vs. City of Santa Clarita; conference with legal counsel -
potential litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one matter;
and conference with employee negotiator - George Caravalho-employee
group - all City employees.
RECESS Mayor Pederson recessed the closed session to the regular meeting of the
City Council at 6:31 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in closed
ANNOUNCEMENT 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 6:30 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 ANNOUNCEMENT City Clerk, Donna Grindey, announced that anyone wishing to
address an item on the agenda should fill out a speakers' slip and submit
it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed.
PRESENTATION Mayor Pederson presented a certificate to the W. S. Hart Girls' 10 &
Under Championship Softball Team.
RECESS At 6:46 p.m., it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to continue
the special closed session meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for the
CITY ATTORNEY purpose of conference with legal counsel on existing litigation under
ANNOUNCEMENT Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), - Castaic Lake Water Agency vs.
City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency, City of Santa Clarita
vs. Newhall County Water District; City of Santa Clarita vs. Vista Terrace
et al; Comella vs. City of Santa Clarita; conference with legal counsel -
^` RECONVENE
CITY ATTORNEY
ANNOUNCEMENT
potential litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one matter;
and conference with employee negotiator - George Caravalho-employee
group - all City employees..
Mayor Pederson reconvened the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in closed
session which was required to be reported.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Those addressing the Council were: Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Santa
Clarita; Rodney Walter, 29201 Henry Mayo Drive, Santa Clarita,
regarding Laidlaw Waste Systems; Jay Kapac, 30549 San Martinez Road,
Val Verde, regarding Chiquita Landfill expansion; Elijah J.Canty, 30094
Lexington Drive, Val Verde, regarding Chiquita Landfill; Marlene Miller,
30019 San Martinez Road, Val Verde, regarding Chiquita Landfill; Larry
Patrich, 30016 Marvin, Castaic, regarding Chiquita Landfill; Allan
Cameron, 27612 Ennismore; Barbara Wampole, 28006 San Martinez,
Grande Canyon, Santa Clarita, regarding Chiquita Landfill.
CALL TO ORDER At 7:16 p.m. the Mayor called the regular meeting to order.
INVOCATION Councilmember Heidt led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Heidt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to approve the agenda
with the exception of item #9 to be pulled for discussion, that item #17 be
placed as item #2a, and that a subsequent need item, which arose after
the posting of the agenda, Valencia Marketplace, be placed on the agenda
as item #2b,
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to approve the minutes of
November 8, 1994, as amended.
RECESS At 7:19 p.m., Mayor Pederson recessed to the meeting of the Community
Recovery Agency (see Community Recovery Agency minutes).
RECONVENE Mayor Pederson reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at
7:23 p.m.
ITEM 1
Mayor Pederson re -opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna
PUBLIC HEARING
Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been provided,
PORTA BELLA SPECIFIC
therefore the public hearing was in order.
PLAN 91-001, WHICH
INCLUDES AN AMENDMENT
City Planner, Rich Henderson, reported that this item is a continued
TO THE GENERAL PLAN, AND
Public Hearing regarding Master Case Nos. 91-164 and 93-012 (Porta
r „ DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Bella Specific Plan) and Final Environmental Impact Report and
91-003. THE GENERAL PLAN
Addendum SCH 92-041041 and discussion of possible release of
AMENDMENT INCLUDES
confidential letters from the City Attorney.
CHANGES TO THE HIGHWAY
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NETWORK OF THE Addressing the Council on this item were: Carl Kanowsky, Connie
CIRCULATION ELEMENT Worden, Christopher Townsley, John McVay, Laurene Weste, Virginia
(INCLUDING OFF-SITE Lopes, Lenard Long, James McCarthy, Roger Hutchinson, Sam Veltri.
SEGMENTS), AND CHANGING
'^ THE SITE'S GENERAL PLAN The City Attorney stated that he reviewed the confidential letters and
DESIGNATION TO SPECIFIC that the waiver is in order. However, to approve a blanket waiver would
PLAN IN THE LAND USE not be in the best interest of the City as it may prejudice the City. Mr.
ELEMENT AND GENERAL Newton advised that each waiver be handled individually. It was moved
PLAN MAP by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to approve the waiver of the confidential
attorney-client letters pertaining to this project.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Council discussed a letter received from Michael McEntee regarding
exposure of the City to liability, the EIR should address the compaction,
bonding, environmental costs, certification of the area clean up, which was
entered in the record and of which Councilmember Boyer requested the
report following conversation with Mr. McEntee and that Mr. McEntee did
not receive or pay any money for this report.
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It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to direct staff as to the
release of confidential letters from the City Attorney; and continue the
public hearing to December 13, 1994.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 2
This item is on the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 5630,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
which states the governing body shall review, at least every 14 days until
CONTINUING THE LOCAL
such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local
EMERGENCY
emergency.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Boyer to continue the local
emergency for the next 14 days.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 17 (2a)
Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that the City has received notice
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from homeowners on Comet Way that they intend to place a gate across
IMPENDING CLOSURE OF
the private easement portion of the paved connection from Comet Way to
COMET WAY
Oak Springs Canyon Road.
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Those addressing the Council on this item in favor of the closure were:
David Bando, Jeffrey Price, Frank Gibbs Leslie Bando, Rhonda Riddle,
Kirk Miller, Joel Shulman, Kathy Miller, Scott Riddle. Those in
opposition of the closure were: John Higby, George Gruber, Patti Sword,
Jay Hecht, Barry Herman, John Harrell, Fredda Manzo, Alan Penrose,
T.J. Glazer, Janet Feener, Doris Boydston, and one written comment
from Dorothy Chin.
Following discussion regarding a need for access, meeting with MTA,
trying to arbitrate this issue, safety issues, it was moved by Boyer and
seconded by Darcy to direct the City Clerk to make a transcript of the
opening and closing remarks and to accept as City Council policy in
directing staff.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 2B City Attorney, Carl Newton, reported that this item involves the Valencia
VALENCIA MARKETPLACE Marketplace and the negotiations that occurred. The negotiations did
take place in relations to the potential for the City instigating litigation
against the County and the developer relative to the development and
during negotiations proposals were considered, suggestions were made on
both sides and certain commitments appeared to be approaching fruition.
However, no agreement has ever been reached other than discussions.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Mayor Pederson and Council made comments regarding the agreement
negotiations; the fact that no agreement was reached; comments on a
gentlemen's agreement and the fact that one does not exist; and
returning to LAFCO sphere of influence discussion.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 94-132 DENYING MASTER CASE 94-006. APPLICANT: SAUGUS DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
REMOVAL AND RECOVERY OF EARTHQUAKE DEBRIS - CORNERSTONE RECYCLING
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE USE OF PROPOSITION A
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - TREE PLANTING GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 94-129
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ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
FOR SOUTH FORK TRAIL - PHASE IV DESIGN SERVICES
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
TWO-WAY STOP INSTALLATION AT: CHESWOLD LANE - DEVON LANEMEFFERS LANE -
LYNETTE LANE/KENTON LANE - RESOLUTION NO. 94-131
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA -
PROJECT NO. PSW-2
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT RENEWAL -
PERMIT NO. CA0061654-CI6948
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
GREEN BOOK - APWA STANDARD PLANS AND LACDPW STANDARD PLANS ADOPTION
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY
EFFORTS
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP
PROJECTS -
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION NO. 94-133 - Demand Register Nos. 44 and 45
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Darcy to direct staff to include
Valley Street and Whites Canyon in future projects and to approve the
consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15 Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that Mr. Roger Campbell, Mayor
NEW BUSINESS Pro -Tem of the City of Fillmore, requested to be placed on the agenda for
HIGHWAY 126 SAFETY a presentation regarding the safety issue on Highway 126 and a serious
BARRIER need for a center safety barrier. Mayor Pro -Tem Campbell made his
presentation.
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It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to support the
recommendations of the City Councilmember from Fillmore and to
prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature on Council letterhead to
Caltrans, L.A.T.C., California Transportation Commission, and Supervisor
Antonovich.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 16
Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that Ordinance No. 94-14 will
NEW BUSINESS
amend the list of roadways on Section 12.48.060 of the Municipal Code,
HIGHWAY 126 SAFETY
that prohibits the use by commercial vehicles with a gross weight of
BARRIERS - VEHICLE
14,000 pounds, to include certain streets.
WEIGHT LIMITS
AMENDMENTS TO SECTION
Addressing the Council on this item was Kenneth Dean.
12.48.060 OF THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE -
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 94-14.
ORDINANCE NO. 94-14
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to introduce Ordinance No.
94-14, waive further reading and pass to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 94-14 passed to second reading.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Darcy commented on the Strategic Planning Session with
COMMENTS the Chambers of Commerce in Temecula; County -wide criminal justice
meeting; intra -family child abuse and criminal dependency; Clean Water
Action Committee on Chiquita Landfill and Granada Hills Mobilehome
Park.
Councilmember Heidt reported on Metrolink meeting and the contract
award on maintenance of the rail system.
Councilmember Boyer commented on population projection remarks made
by Allan Cameron and asked that staff discuss this with him and return
to a Council meeting in January.
STAFF COMMENTS City Manager, George Caravalho, commented on the National Governor's
Task Force meeting in December; and to request of Cal Trans collectively,
that the Highway 126 item be placed on the agenda of the Transportation
Commission and that a delegation from Santa Clarita, Fillmore, Ventura,
and Santa Paula be present at the Cal Trans meeting.
RECESS At 10:15 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; City of Santa Clarita
vs. Newhall County Water District; City of Santa Clarita vs. Vista Terrace
et al; Comella vs. City of Santa Clarita; conference with legal counsel -
potential litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one matter;
and conference with employee negotiator - George Caravalho-employee
group - all City employees.
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RECONVENE
CITY ATTORNEY
ANNOUNCEMENT
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
2.I1. .2LERK
At 10:50 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.
At 10:51 p.m., it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to adjourn.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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