HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-14 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
RECESS
ME UTES 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.
MARCH 14, 1995
Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council
at 6:00 p.m.
All Councilmembers were present.
There was no public participation.
At 6:01 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed to closed session in the Orchard
room.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for
ANNOUNCEMENT 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. Vista Terrace Properties, Ltd.,et al; Conference
with Real Property Negotiator - Potential Acquisition of Land -
Government Code 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.
RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed the closed session to the regular meeting of the
City Council at 6:30 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in
ANNOUNCEMENT 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 6:30 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
submit it to the City Clerk before the item is discussed.
INVOCATION Councilmember Pederson presented the Canyon High School ROTC
who gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Canyon High School ROTC 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 item7, 10, and 14 to be pulled from the
consent calendar for discussion and to continue item #6 to the next
meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered..
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the
minutes of February 28, 1995. With no objections, it was so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS
Peggy Freeman, representing Zonta International, made a
presentation on a Women's Commission.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Those addressing the Council were: Al Frank Morgan, 24835
Meadview Ave., Santa Clarita, regarding the closure of Placerita
...
Canyon Rd.; Jack Curenton, 19425 B Soledad Cyn #24, Santa Clarita,
regarding the article in the Signal pertaining to an
expressway/Newhall Ranch Rd.; John Steffen, 22714 Espuella Drive,
Santa Clarita, regarding the Womens' Commission and a
Commission on Men; Marsha McLean, 24519 Breckinridge Place,
Santa Clarita, regarding the Newhall Revitalization Plan and a new.
Assembly Bill 407 prohibiting landfills in the mountains and leaves
Elsmere Canyon out of the Bill.
RECESS
At 7:12 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed to the meeting of the Community
Recovery Agency (see Community Recovery Minutes).
RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at
8:15 p.m.
RECESS
Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
ITEM 1
ORDINANCE NO. 95-5, City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required by law
APPROVING ANNEXATION have been provided.
NO. 1994-02 (`BOUQUET
PARK") TO THE CITY OF Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that Prezone No. 94-002 is a
SANTA CLARITA - proposal to prezone a 10.3 acre public park ("Bouquet Park") Open
Space (OS) in conformance with the City's General Plan and thereby
allow for annexation of the Park to the City. The Park is located at
the northern terminus of Wellston Drive, north of and adjacent to the
existing City limits in the Saugus area.
Those addressing the Council in favor of this item by written
comments were: Robin Cook -Wooten and Cindy James.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 95-5.
It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to adopt Resolution
No. 95-27, introduce Ordinance No. 95-5, waive further reading, and
pass to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Smyth, Heidt, Pederson, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Resolution 95-27 adopted.
Ordinance No. 95-5 passed to second reading.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
ITEM 2
MASTER CASE NO. 95-015,
City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required by law
GENERAL PLAN
have been provided.
AMENDMENT 95-01 TO
ADOPT RESOLUTION 95-21
Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that proposed amendments
TO AMEND THE CITY S
to the City's General Plan Housing Element concerning affordable
GENERAL PLAN HOUSING
housing density bonus provisions, significant benefit findings,
ELEMENT - RESOLUTION
housing capacity and clarification on housing programs for the
NO. 95-21
purpose of responding to State Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) comments, bringing the element
into conformance with State Planning Law and allowing HCD
certification of the City's Housing Element.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Allan Cameron.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to adopt Resolution
No. 95-21.
On roll call vote:
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 3
MASTER CASE NO. 95-020,
UDC AMENDMENT 95-02 TO
ADOPT PROPOSED
ORDINANCE NO. 95-4 TO
MODIFY DENSITY BONUS
PROVISIONS FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO
CONFORM TO STATE
PLANNING LAW -
ORDINANCE NO. 95-4
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 4
MASTER CASE NO. 95-001,
UDC AMENDMENT 95-01 TO
ADOPT PROPOSED
ORDINANCE NO. 95-2 TO
MODIFY PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR ALL
AGRICULTURAL AND
,., RESIDENTIAL ZONES
CONCERNING SINGLE
Ayes: Smyth, Pederson, Heidt, Boyer, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Resolution 95-21 adopted.
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required by law
have been provided.
Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this ordinance would
bring the City's affordable housing density bonus requirements of the
Unified Development Code into compliance with State Planning Law
and would implement Strategic Plan Action Item #12 concerning
implementation of Housing element affordable housing policies. The
Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this issue and
their recommendation is forwarded for Council consideration.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 95-4 by the City
Attorney, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to introduce
Ordinance No. 95-4, waive further reading and pass to second
reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Pederson, Smyth, Boyer, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Ordinance No. 95-4 passed to second reading.
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required by law
have been provided.
Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that per Council direction in
December, 1994 the Planning Commission has held a public hearing
on this issue and staff is returning with this ordinance with the
recommendations from both staff and Planning Commission for
Council consideration and adoption.
Those addressing the Council in opposition to this item was James
FAMILY AND Robinson.
'MANUFACTURED HOUSING
ORDINANCE NO. 95-2 Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Council discussion included reviewing all mobilehome issues and
dealing with them all together; studying this issue further;
architectural requirements.
Following the reading of the title to Ordinance No. 95-2, it was
moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to introduce Ordinance
No. 95-2, waive further reading and pass to second reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Pederson
Noes: Smyth, Darcy
Absent: None
Excused: None
Ordinance No. 95-2 passed to second reading.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Bahman Janka, Traffic Engineer, reported that in July 1994, the City
ITEM 5 Council directed staff to re-examine the adopted speed limit on Via
TRAFFIC ISSUES ON VIA Princessa between Rainbow Glen Drive and Whites Canyon Road
PRINCESSA after La Mesa Junior High School is open for session. In addition,
the Council directed staff to conduct a study to determine the need
for a traffic signal at Via Princessa/May Way and Via
Princessa/Gregory Lane. The school opened in January 1995.
Discussion by Council included: prioritizing in ordering equipment;
conditions to supply funding by the developer; less expensive
alternatives.
Those addressing the Council on this item were: Linda Metcalf, Allan
Cameron, Jack Curenton.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Boyer to request staff to
order the material for a traffic signal; that in September, the
appropriate studies be done to determine whether or not the
warrants have been met; staff to review their conditions with P&V
Development to ensure that if the conditions are met and the City
fronts the money that the City is reimbursed; and that the School
along with their advisory committee and student leadership work on
a public information program regarding speeding and driving.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
This item is on the agenda for renewal of the City's Public Liability
ITEM 6
and Property Insurance packages for 1995 policy year.
1995-96 POLICY YEAR
GENERAL LIABILITY AND
This item was continued to the next regular meeting.
PROPERTYINSURANCE
RENEWAL
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 7
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PROPOSED CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA MARATHON RESOLUTION NO. 95-25 -
The Santa Clarita Marathon Steering Committee seeks City Council endorsement for the first
annual City of Santa Clarita Marathon to be held on November 12, 1995. The Committee has
prepared a race event business plan, developed the 26.2 mile race course, and has entered into
discussions with outside race event consultants. Endorsement would allow use of the name and
logo of the City of Santa Clarita. No City funds would be expended on this event.
Following a presentation by Jerry Cherrington, it was moved
by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to adopt the resolution.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Resolution No. 95-25 adopted.
RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 10:20 p.m
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 8
METROLINK FACILITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT - PHASES II & III CONSTRUCTION -
Approve for findings and construction of Phase II & III of Viqui McCaslin's Facility Enhancement
Project located at the Metrolink Station on Soledad Canyon Road
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 9
FY `93 `94 SLURRY SEAL AND HEATER REMIX PROGRAM
On September 7, 1994, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Roy Allan Slurry Seal,
., Inc. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development on
February 21, 1995, for a total construction cost of $665,528.93.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 10
VIA ONDA - II (PROJECT NO. 95-913) ACCEPTANCE
On October 11, 1994, Council awarded the contract for the subject project to the low bidder Padilla
& Sons Co., Sylmar, California, for the repairs of earthquake related damages on Via Onda from the
back of walk to the property line, all within the public road right-of-way. The contractor has
completed emergency street restoration work to the satisfaction of the Director of Community
Development on December 22, 1994 for a total cost of $84,520.58.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to accept
the work performed by Padilla & Sons, Co.; direct the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Completion and direct staff to
release the 10% retention 35 days after Notice of Completion
is recorded.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Pederson, Heidt, Boyer, Darcy
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carries.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 11
VACATION OF CANYON COUNTRY PLAZA SEWER EASEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 95-23
The Morsch Engineering Company representing owners of Canyon Country Plaza, respectively,
request vacation of a sanitary sewer easement located across a portion of Canyon Country Plaza
due to the fact that the easement has been abandoned and relocated on said property
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 12
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GRC - COPENHAVER, INC. TO
DEVELOP HOUSING PROGRAMS AND GUIDELINES
The City Council directed staff to solicit proposals from professionals with demonstrated experience
in developing and implementing housing programs in local government agencies to provide
programs, guidelines, and procedures to provide direction for both immediate housing rehabilitation
activities and future redevelopment funded housing programs. An interview panel met with four
prospective specialists, and has indicated a preference for the firm of GRC - Copenhaver.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 13
RESOLUTION NO. 95-22, AMENDING RESOLUTION 94-106 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE
CITY'S SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING -
An amendment of Resolution No. 94-106, which authorized the City's submittal of an application to
—» the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for Disaster Relief
Funding, and designated signature authority on behalf of the City
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 14
CORNERSTONE PROJECT: REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED
DOCUMENTS
Representatives of Southern California Labor/Management Operating Engineers Contract
Compliance ("Operating Engineers") have formally requested the City Council to waive the
attorney-client privilege with respect to certain documents prepared by the City Attorney's office.
This request arises in the context of a dispute between Operating Engineers and The Cornerstone
Company.
It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to waive the
attorney-client privilege with respects to the documents.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Smyth, Pederson, Darcy
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 15
LIABILITY AGREEMENT WITH OWNERS OF PLACERITA CANYON ROAD
The second annual Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival is scheduled to be held, once again, at Melody
Ranch Motion Picture Studio, which is located adjacent to Placerita Canyon Road. The City has
entered into an agreement with Embree Bus Company to provide free shuttle service for all
participants of the event.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 16
INCREASE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR LANDERMAN-MOORE
ASSOCIATES
In 1994, the City of Santa Clarita retained the services of Landerman-Moore Associates for the
purpose of developing a Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Master Plan. This Master Plan
will serve as the guiding document for the expansion and development of parks, recreation, and
community services within the City of Santa Clarita for the next 20 years
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 17
COMMUNITY CENTER - AMENDMENT TO LEASE
In June, 1994, the City of Santa Clarita leased commercial property at 24406 San Fernando Road
for the purpose of creating a Community Center. That lease was successfully executed by the City
Council and is currently in place. Since the execution of the lease, the City and the owners of the
property have negotiated several minor changes to the lease.
CONSENT CALENDAR
,.., ITEM 18
CHECK REGISTER NO. 7 FOR THE PERIODS OF 02/16/95; CHECK REGISTER NO. 8 FOR THE
PERIODS OF 02/10/95 AND 02/23/95.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the
consent calendar with the exception of #7, #10 and #14 which
were pulled for discussion and approved.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Smyth, Pederson, Darcy
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Sarona Vivanco, Administrative Analyst, reported that as a
ITEM 19
result of the Northridge earthquake, the City applied for and
APPROPRIATION
received $1,500,000 from the State of California Department
OF HOME
of Housing and Community Development's HOME Program
INVESTMENT
for Disaster Relief. This award must be used to assist low
PARTNERSHIPS
income home owners in the City with their continuing
(HOME) PROGRAM
earthquake repair and reconstruction needs.
FOR DISASTER
RELIEF FUND
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to increase
estimated revenues account number 12-3563 in the amount of
$1,500,000, and appropriate $71,429 in HOME Program funds
into account 12-5800-227 for administrative activities, and
appropriate the remaining $1,428,571 into account number
12-5801-221 for the loan program.
STAFF COMMENTS
COUNCILMEM 3ER
COMMENTS
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Pederson, Boyer, Smyth, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Excused: None
Motion carried.
The City Manager commented on a national youth meeting he
attended.
Councilmember Heidt reported on the completed Soledad
medians and requested the status on the bike trails.
Mayor Darcy reported on the Small Business Development
meeting; the criminal justice meeting; the filming committee;
and the SCAG Hazardous Waste Plan meeting to be held on
March 31st.
Councilmember Boyer reported on his attendance at a
National League Cities Conference in Washington, D.C.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:00 p.m., it was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to
adjourn the meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered.
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