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Home My WebLink About1995-02-14 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (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. FEBRUARY 14, 1995 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC There was no public participation. PARTICIPATION RECESS At 6:05 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed to closed session in the Orchard room. CITY ATTORNEY City Attbrney, 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), - three matters - 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. County of Los Angeles, et al. (Colony Project); conference with legal counsel on potential litigation - Government code Section 54956.9 (c) - one matter. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to add a subsequent need item to closed session which arose after the posting of the agenda --Conference with Real Property Negotiator - Potential Acquisition of Land -Government Code Section 54956.8(b) - two matters - 53 acres parcel located west of Interstate 5 near Calgrove owned by Mountains Conservation and Recreation Authority and 3100 acres located in the Santa Suzanna Mountains, adjacent to the Ed Davis Park owned by Chevron Corporation. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. r" RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed the closed session to the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:35 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney, Carl Newton, 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 Darcy at 6:36 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 he 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. INVOCATION Mayor Darcy gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Darcy led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to approve the agenda with the exception of items 5 and 11 to be pulled for discussion. r-- Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the minutes of January 3, 1995. With no objections, it was so ordered: It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the minutes of January 17,1995. With no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the minutes of January 24,1995, as amended. With no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the minutes of January 31,1995, as amended. With no objections, it was so ordered. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Darcy and Council presented a Caught You Doing Something Good Award to Deputy Wendy Zolkowski and to staff members the 1994 Transportation Achievement Award. Mayor Darcy announced that the City of Santa Clarita was given the Tree USA Award. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of concern were: Ken Dean, 26702 Pea Jay Way, Santa Clarita, regarding traffic on Via Princessa; SamVeltri, (no address given) postponing the January 21st site tour to March 28, 1995; Mark Aston, 25032 Vermont Drive, Santa Clarita, storm drain problems in the Atwood St. area RECESS RECONVENE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 1 AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 54,343 SQUARE FOOT SITE -- WITH A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED AT 28368 SAND CANYON ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE ARCO GAS STATION, AND IS ZONED CC -PD (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT). PROJECT APPLICANT: IN -N -OUT BURGERS. PROJECT APPELLANT: JAN HEIDT and assessment districts; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Santa Clarita, speaker slips and Brown Act. Registering written comments was Shari Gibbs, 16072 Comet Way, Santa Clarita, regarding persons speaking in a neutral position on public hearing issues; and Karl Kanowsky (no address given) regarding the alignment of Magic Mountain pertaining to the Porta Bella Project. At 7:25 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed to the meeting of the Community Recovery Agency. Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:26 p.m. Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required by law have been provided and that since the completion of the agenda report staff has received 272 letters in support and 232 letters in opposition of this project which are in addition to the correspondence cited in the agenda report. BahmatrJanka, Traffic Engineer, reported that Council directed staff to analyze the traffic situation in the project area and provide additional mitigation to improve traffic flow and safety. He explained the number of accidents reported to the Sheriffs Department, traffic volume information, and traffic counts during peak hours. Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Raymond Villaneuva, Steve Sasaki, Hunt Braly, Kathleen Ungar, stating the names of the following people for the record, who are in favor of this item; Hal Ratner, Ken Dean, Ann Irvine, Richard Lanum, Ed Guyot, Allan Cameron, Randy Feister, Fred Heiser, Judy Johnson, Sadie Johnson, Nick Dallas, Tory Reeves, Vera Johnson, Andrea Martin, Joan and Ed Dunn, Christine Jonas, Paul and Karen Thompson, Jennifer Simpson, Sebastian Pinto, Adeline and William King, Steve Weston, Jim Rausch, Keif Farrendini, Monica Volknow, Ann Irvine, Alice Miller, Pat Saletore. Maurice Ungar, Don Wilson, Paul Gross, Adrienne Good, Peg Meggs, Vera Johnson, Ed Dunn, John Lukes, Richard Lanum, Allan Cameron, Mohammed Daidah. Registering written comments in favor: Sharon Cooper and Robert Crandell. Addressing the Council in opposition of this item were: Jan Heidt, r— Peggy Upton, Shari Gibbs, Charmaine Postum, Jack Ancona, Gene Shutts, Jane Fleck, Betty Shutts, Don Watson. 3 Rebuttal was made by a representative from In -N -Out Burger Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding traffic studies, existing traffic conditions, meeting the requirements of the General Plan, proper zoning, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to deny Master Case 94-072. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt Noes: Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Absent: None Excused: None Motion denied. It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Darcy to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of Master Case No. 94-072, subject to the addition of the mitigation plan to the conditions of approval and direct staff to prepare a resolution and conditions of approval for the Council's consideration at the February 28, 1995, Council meeting. On roll call vote: r-- Ayes: Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: Heidt Abstain: Boyer Absent:: None Excused: None Motion carried. Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting at 9:09 p.m. RECESS Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 9:25 p.m. RECONVENE UNFINISHED BUSINESS This item is on the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section ITEM 2 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 Pederson and seconded by Boyer to continue the local emergency for the next 14 days. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Smyth, Heidt, Boyer, Darcy ... Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Donna Grindey, City Clerk, reported that the move of the ITEM 3 Presidential Primary election to March, 1996, causes a conflict with ELECTION DATE CHANGE the City's General Municipal Election in April, 1996. Council continued this item from January 10, 1995, to provide time for the public's input as to an election date change for the City's General Municipal Election. Those addressing Council on this issue were: Allan Cameron, Laurene Weste, and Ed Dunn. Following discussion regarding pursuing legislation, complications with certain dates, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to move to maintain the election in April, 1996, and direct staff to work with Assemblyman Pete Knight to affect legislation to allow local agencies to hold elections in June of even numbered years. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that Mr. Gary Smith, the ITEM 4 William S. Hart School District Transportation Coordinator, SCHOOL BUS STOPS requested the City to permit school buses to use the City bus stops ORDINANCE NO. 95-1 for loading and unloading of school children. In addition, he requested the City to allow school buses to stop in front of driveways on the streets. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 95-1. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 95-1. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Pederson, Boyer, Darcy Noes: Heidt Absent: None Excused: None Ordinance No. 95-1 adopted. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5 MASTER CASE 94-112 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94004) - RESOLUTION NO. 95-14 An appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the development of a 3.3 acre site with a car wash facility and other auto -related service businesses. The project is located adjacent to the southwest corner of Valencia Blvd. and Cinema Dr. (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 2811-026-006 & 027), and is zoned CC (Community Commercial). Project Applicant: Cardinal Development/Cressel-Wilcke Partnership. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to adopt Resolution No. 95-14. On roll cal vote: Ayes: Pederson, Boyer, Smyth, Darcy Noes: Heidt Absent: None Excused: None Resolution No. 95-14 adopted. ITEM 6 DESIGNATING OFFICIALS AUTHORIZED TO FILE APPLICATION TO THE STATE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RELATING TO THE WINTER STORMS 1995 - RESOLUTION NO. 95-16E - Designating officials authorized to execute for and in behalf of the City an application to the State Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal and/or State financial assistance. A, ITEM 7 JANUARY 1995 FLOOD - EMERGENCY MUD AND DEBRIS REMOVAL - Due to the torrential rains of January 1995, the City of Santa Clarita has declared a local state of emergency. Mud and debris carried by high water flows have been deposited on the City streets and roadways, causing a threat to public health and safety. Blackshire/Applied Environmental Management was authorized by the Public Works Department to remove debris from areas specified by the City. ITEM 8 WINTER STORMS 1995 - EMERGENCY MUD AND DEBRIS REMOVAL CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS (CCC) - Emergency sand bagging and debris removal along Sierra Hwy. due to mud slides which created a public health and safety hazard. The estimated costs for CCC services is approximately $18,000. ITEM 9 CHUCK PONTIUS COMMUTER RAIL TRAIL - PROJECT NO. 99-029 -RELOCATION ASSISTANCE - This action will ensure that adequate funding is available to support the relocation assistance aspect of the project. ITEM 10 RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNT - On December 10, 1994, a clinic was held for the volunteer coaches of the Youth Winter Basketball program. Under the direction of the Finance Department, a separate account must be established. They have approved the recommendation which establishes the scholarship account for the Department. ITEM 11 REVIEW OF PEDDLER/SOLICITOR ACTIVITY - On September 13, 1994, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 94-11, which established a City Peddler/Solicitor Permit which became effective on October 13, 1994. Council directed staff to report back to Council in 90 days on the effectiveness of the Ordinance. ITEM 12 STATE LEGISLATION - LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAMATIONS - The California Emergency Services Act requires that a local emergency may be proclaimed only by an authorized local governing body or designated official. In order to continue the local emergency over an extended time duration as triggered by the Northridge earthquake, the City Council was required to meet on occasion in extraordinary sessions. It appears appropriate to request a change in state law giving local governing bodies more flexibility in the emergency continuation process. Assembly Member Pete Knight has agreed, pending City Council authorization, to introduce state legislation which would change the 14 -day requirement to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the local governing body not to exceed 30 days. ITEM 13 CHECK REGISTER NO. 3 FOR THE PERIODS OF 01/19/95; CHECK REGISTER NO. 4 FOR THE PERIODS OF 01/17/95 TO 01/18/95 AND 01/26/95. It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to approve the consent calendar with the exception of item #5, which was pulled and approved. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this item has been put ITEM 14 on the agenda to allow the Council to provide direction to staff on THE USE OF PALM TREES the use of palm trees in landscape plans for new development. IN THE SITE LANDSCAPING OF NEW It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to continue this DEVELOPMENT item to February 28, 1995. With no objections, it was so ordered. NEW BUSINESS Don Duckworth, Community Recovery Agency, reported that on ITEM 15 January 30, 1995, Workshop No. 1 was held at the Community NEWHALL IMPROVEMENT Center in Newhall to seek the community's prioritization of work PLAN products to be accomplished as part of the Newhall Improvement Program. The meeting was attended by approximately 250 persons ..� and lasted approximately three and a half (3 1/2) hours. The predominant feedback on the session has been positive and committed to beginning the process defined in the attached scope of work with Freedman, Tung, and Bottomley. Following discussion regarding a financing plan to accomplish revitalization identifying other types of funding and banking services, it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to authorize execution of a contract with Freedman, Tung, and Bottomley to perform downtown revitalization services for Old Newhall as delineated on the Scope of Work. Total revised costs for these services total $98,260 including items I., II., III., V., VII., These costs will be funded by EDA Planning Grant monies in the amount of $38,1000 and $60,160 in CDBG annual monies. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Excused: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that as part of the October 8, ITEM 16 1994 Community Strategic Plan the participants identified the lack COMMUNITY STRATEGIC of adequate roadways throughout the Valley. As the first step PLAN - ACTION ITEM #1 - towards'constructing new roadways in the valley Council is being NEW ROADS asked to review and provide additional input regarding the roadway segments which should be considered. Those addressing the Council on this item were: Bob Lathrop, John Steffen, Vera Johnson, Allan Cameron, Ed Dunn, Jack Ancona. Following discussion on Magic Princessa road; the extension of Wiley Canyon/Calgrove; developer fees,it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to direct staff to hold a public participation meeting with the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee and return to Council at the second meeting in March with a recommendation of the best roadway that meets the criteria. With no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS At 10:45 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 Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - three matters - City of Santa Clarita vs. Newhall County Water District; Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency; City of Santa Clarita vs. County of Los Angeles, et al. 0 (Colony Project); conference with legal counsel - potential litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one matter. Subsequent need item to closed session which arose after the posting of the agenda --Conference with Real Property Negotiator -Potential Acquisition of Land -Government Code Section 54956.8(b) -two matters - 53 acres parcel located west of Interstate 5 near Calgrove owned by Mountains Conservation and Recreation Authority and 3100 acres located in the Santa Suzanna Mountains, adjacent to the Ed Davis Park owned by Chevron Corporation. RECONVENE At 11:14 p.m., Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council. CITY ATTORNEY Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was taken in ANNOUNCEMENT closed session which was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT At 11:15 p.m., Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, February 21, 1995, 4 p.m. for the purpose of a site tour to Springbrook Dr. with Planning Commission. ATTEST: � l ;10ITY CLERK minfebU& e W