HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-11 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
5:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
APRIL 11, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council
at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call vote all Councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was no public participation.
RECESS
At 5:34 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed to closed session in the Orchard
room.
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 - potential litigation - Government
Code Section 54956.9(c) -one matter; 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; Public
Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code Section 54957
- Title: City Manager.
RECESS
Mayor Darcy recessed the closed session to the regular meeting of the
City Council at 6:33 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY 'City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in
ANNOUNCEMENT- closed session which was required to be reported.
EXECUTTVE SESSION The Executive portion of the City Council meeting was called to order
by Mayor Darcy at 6:34 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.
RECOGNITIONS & Mayor Darcy made a presentation to award Assistant Fire Chief
AWARDS Gary Nelson upon his retirement, and John Burnham and Frank
Modugno of Region 677 AYSO.
CLERK'S Deputy City Clerk, Geri Davis, 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.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council with matters of concern were: Cam
Noltemyer, Santa Clarita, regarding Community Recovery Agency;
Ed Dunn, , Santa Clarita, regarding reclaimed water; Brian Bissell,
21726 San Fernando, Santa Clarita, regarding Development Code;
John Steffen, Santa Clarita, regarding term limits; Keefe Ferrandini,
18925 Tenderfoot Trail, Santa Clarita, regarding Chiquita Landfill
expansion; Ed Dunn,15414 Rhododendron, Canyon Country,
regarding reclaimed water.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM 1
,� HEARING TO APPEAL THE
Registering written comments were: Kathryn Jensen, 28035
Woodstock Ave., Castaic, regarding Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Councilmember Boyer gave the invocation.
Councilmember Boyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the
agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to approve the
minutes of March 28, 1995, as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
Laidlaw Waste Systems - Rodney Walter, General Manager, made a
presentation to Council. Jeff Dine of Laidlaw also commented.
At 7:12 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed the regular City Council meeting
to the Community Recovery Agency. (See Community Recovery
minutes)
At 8:37 p.m. Chairperson Darcy, adjourned the Community Recovery
Agency meeting and reconvened the regular City Council meeting.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, reported that this appeal was
withdrawn.
BUILDING
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
REHABILITATION BOARD'S
(PLANNING COMMISSION
ADOPTION OF
Deputy City Clerk, Geri Miller -Davis, reported that all notices
RESOLUTION NO. RB95-01,
required by law have been published.
DEMOLITION OF
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
DILLENBECK'S MARKET
to 30
minutes, evenly divided between those in support of and opposed to
the project. Furthermore,
LOCATED AT 18409 SIERRA
HIGHWAY - RESOLUTION
It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer to acknowledge the
NO. 95-32
receipt of the withdrawal of the appeal and to uphold the adoption of
Resoltition RB95-01 the Order to Demolish.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Smyth, Pederson, Darcy
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Darcy continued the public hearing.
ITEM 2
CONTINUED PUBLIC
HEARING FROM MARCH 28,
Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Community Development
reported that at the March 28,
1995 REGARDING THE
PORTA BELLA SPECIFIC
1995 City Council meeting, the
Council resumed the continued public hearing for the Porta Bella
PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT
project. At the close of the item, the Council continued the public
hearing to April 11, 1995, and limited future public testimony
AGREEMENT AS WELL AS
THE THREE APPEALS
to 30
minutes, evenly divided between those in support of and opposed to
the project. Furthermore,
FILED CONCERNING THE
the Council restricted testimony to the
Keysor-Century appeal and Hillside Ordinance
DECISION ON JUNE 21,
questions only.
1994, BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Mr. Randy Nichols, Impact Sciences Inc. made a presentation
addressing the Hillside Development Ordinance.
Bahman Janka, Assistant Traffic Engineer, addressed the Council on
traffic issues.
Sam Veltri, Northholme Partners, addressed the Council with an
overview of the project.
Addressing the Council in favor, of this item were: Jan Kindy, Bob
Lathrop, Vera Johnson, Warren Johnson.
Addressing the Council in opposition of this item were: Carl
Kanowsky, Jack Ancona, Chris Townsley, Robin Blumer, Connie
Worden-Roberts, James Keagan, Roger Hutchinson, Jerry Heider,
Laurene Weste, Jimmy Latillio, Allan Cameron.
Registering written comments in opposition of this item was Larry
F—
and Effie Bird. Registering written comments in favor of this item
was Fred Heiser.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to close the public
hearing with the condition that written comments be allowed to be
submitted on conditions only for a period of two weeks.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Heidt,
Noes: Smyth, Pederson, Darcy
Excused:
Absent:
Motion denied.
RECESS Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
It was then moved by Heidt by to close the public hearing with the
understanding that written comments be allowed to be submitted on
conditions only for a period of one month. There was no second to
this motion.
It was then moved by Heidt to close the public hearing with the
understanding that written comments be allowed to be submitted on
conditions and changes in the conditions until May 13, 1995. There
was no second.
It was then moved by Heidt and seconded by Boyer to continue the
public hearing to April 25, allow 30 minutes for public input, close the
public hearing and allow written comments to be submitted until
April 28, and return to Council May 9, 1995, Council meeting for final
conditions.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Pederson, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
It was them moved by Pederson and seconded by Boyer that
confidential material regarding the Hillside Ordinance be made
public.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 3
OVERVIEW OF EXISTING
AND POTENTIAL FUTURE
INVESTMENT IN YOUTH
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 4
Rick Putnam, Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Services,
gave an update regarding Investment in Youth type programs and
services available in the Santa Clarita Valley, highlighting
accomplishments, funding and potential future program
opportunities.
George Caravalho, City Manager, made a presentation and asked
that a meeting be called of the school boards, high school board and
the Council discuss youth and youth program activities and
opportunities in the City of Santa Clarita.
Addressing the Council on this item was Bonita DiAmechis.
Council received report.
COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT AND JURISDICTION
ANNEXATION OF TRACT NO. 31549 - RESOLUTION NO. 95-36
This item is for the Council to consider granting consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los
Angeles, Tract No. 31549 located south of Via Princessa at Rainbow Glen Drive into Lighting
Maintenance District 1867 and the City of Santa Clarita Landscaping and Lighting Act District.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 5
QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT FOR LOT 70, FOR TRACT NO. 26967 - RESOLUTION NO. 95-
37 - City Council to Quitclaim a portion of the easement on lot 70 of Tract No. 26967, for storm
drain, and storm drain ingress and egress purposes, to the owner of lot 70. This tract is located
near Poppy Meadow Street and Begonias Lane.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 6
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM FEASIBILITY STUDY
The City has a long range plan to coordinate all traffic signals using a centralized master control
system. As a first step toward this goal, staff has received proposals from five firms to perform a
Traffic Signal System Feasibility Study. This study is in conformance with the Community
Development Department Strategic Plan and Will increase the City's chances of receiving funds
from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to implement the recommendations and
enhancements that will be formulated in this study.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 7
HIGH ACCIDENT LOCATION AND MITIGATION PROGRAM - CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT - In December 1994, the City received a grant of $40,000 from the
California Office of Traffic Safety for development of an advance traffic and accident data
management and analysis program. A consulting firm will be hired to provide much of the effort for
'he project. JHK & associates consulting firm was selected to be the most qualified among the
seven consulting firms who have submitted a proposal for the project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 8
SANTA CLARA RIVER PARK
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department is currently working on the
construction and design of several phases of the Santa Clara River Trail. The City's General Plan
and adopted River Study has provided the direction necessary to implement this project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 9
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDED LANGUAGE FOR
ARTICLE VI, SECTION 1, OFFICERS: EXECUTIVE BOARD -
Mayor Darcy has requested that this item be presented to the City Council regarding the Contract
Cities By -Laws of Article IV, Section 1.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 10
REVENUE ADJUSTMENT - CURBSIDE PROGRAM GRANT NO. CS - 000351
In June 1994, the City was awarded a one time payment of $11,032.58 from the Department of
Conservation Division of Recycling. This money is restricted for use to enhance beverage container
recycling in the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 11
STATE LEGISLATION SB6021ABS66
Over the past several months, a number of cities throughout the state, including Santa Clarita,
have been investigating the loss of sales tax revenue to cities from vehicles which are leased rather
than sold. The cities have come together under the umbrella of Cities for Restoring Direct
Allocation of Motor Vehicle Leasing Tax Revenue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 12
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 149
Senator Maurice Johannessen (R -Redding) has introduced Senate Bill 149 regarding vehicle license
fee allocations, on behalf of the City of West Sacramento.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 13
CHECK REGISTER NO. 11 FOR THE PERIODS OF 03/03/95 TO 03/08/95 AND 03/16/95;
CHECK REGISTER NO. 12 FOR THE PERIODS OF 03/10/95 TO 03/15/95 AND 03/23/95.
It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Pederson seconded
by Smyth to approve the consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Pederson, Smyth, Heidt, Boyer, Darcy
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Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS Rick Putnam, Director, Parks, Recreation, and Community
ITEM 14 Services Department, reported that under the direction of the
SANTA CLARA RIVER Santa Clara River Water and Recreation Features Study and
TRAIL EASEMENTS the City's General Plan, has begun construction of the Santa
Clara River Trail. The first phase began construction in
Spring 1994.
Addressing the'Council on this item was Michael Kotch
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to conduct a
hearing, review the evidence presented, determine whether
the requisite findings can be made to adopt Resolution No. 95-
40, finding no further environmental documentation is
required under the California Environmental Quality Act
beyond the final Environmental Impact Report for the Santa
Clara River Trail project; determine whether the requisite
findings can be made to adopt Resolution No. 95-39,
authorizing the commencement of eminent domain
proceedings so as to acquire the Interests.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Boyer, Pederson, Darcy
Noes:
Excused:
Absent:
Resolutions 95-40, 95-39 adopted.
NEW BUSINESS Tony Nisich, City Engineer, reported that representatives of
ITEM 15 the Sand Canyon Oaks Public Safety Committee have
SULTUS STREET - requested an opportunity to address the Council to request
that their proposal to construct a bridge across the Sand
Canyon Wash at Sultus Street be given conditional approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Stan Vath, Martin
Kovacs, Sharon Keneally, Robert Lyn, Judy Moiser, Bob
Keller, Don Hale, Mike Masoosnia, Dennis Ostrom, Leslie
Christensen, Ken Wickstrom, Jan Meggs, Hunt Braly.
Registering written comments on this item was Eugene N.
Ruddell.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by to refer this item to
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staff with the request that staff return to Council with further
information on both options one and two contained in the staff
report and returned to the next Council meeting. There was
no second to this motion.
It was then moved by Pederson to approve in concept the
acceptance of the previous offers of dedication, to allow for the
construction of this crossing and bridge. Include with this
acceptance the provision that all of the conditions be met
before final approval to proceed. Once the staff confirms that
all conditions have been met, staff will prepare an agenda
item for the Council to take official action to accept the
dedicated right -of -way. There was no second to this motion.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Pederson to accept
the building of the bridge conceptually.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Pederson, Darcy
Noes: Heidt
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to send this to
the Planning Commission.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Boyer, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: Pederson
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS
Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting at 11:05 p.m
RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 11:16 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Rick Putnam, Director, Parks, Recreation, and Community
ITEM 16
Services reported that prior to and throughout its
ACQUISITION OF
incorporation as a City, the citizens of Santa Clarita have
RIVENDALE PROPERTY -
enjoyed a cooperative and positive working relationship with
the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, a state agency
responsible for acquisition and preservation of parkland and
open space in the Los Angeles basin area. The Conservancy
may have an opportunity to acquire prime property which is
currently within the designated Santa Clarita Woodlands.
The designated Santa Clarita Woodlands Park area is
included in Significant Ecological Area number 20.
Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Barbara
Wampole, David Hastings, Melissa Eddy, Laurene Weste,
Frank Khartoum, Ray Lome, Allan Cameron, Kathryn May,
Fred Heiser, R.G. Leemon, Marsha McLean, Michael Kotch,
Henry Schultz, Don P. Mullally, Cynthia Neal -Harris, Carol &
Frendy Lagasse, Henry Sholtz.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to adopt
Resolution No. 95-29 designating parkland acquisition as a
substitute PFA project. Authorize staff to negotiate with the
Conservancy for the acquisition of the Rivendale property at a
purchase price of $2 million with the following conditions:
That the proceeds from the City toward the acquisition of the
Rivendale property be used to facilitate additional Santa
Clarita Woodlands property purchase(s). Enter into a no -cost
reciprocal agreement with the Mountains Recreation and
Conservation Authority (MRCA) for ongoing maintenance and
operation of the Rivendale property. 2) Authorize the
following budgetary action to exchange TDA funds for PFAS
funds: unappropriate PFA funds by increasing fund balance
account #28-2600, $2,500,000, and decreasing expenditure
account #28-95003-227 Soledad/Plenty Bridge Widening,
$1,684,542, and #28-95004-227 Soledad/Sand Widening,
$815,458; and appropriate TDA funds by decreasing fund
balance account #16-2600, $2,500,000, and increasing
expenditure account #16-95003-227 Soledad/Plenty Bridge
Widening, $1,684,542, and #16-95004-227 Soledad/Sand
Widening, $815,458.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Smyth, Heidt, Pederson, Darcy
Noes: None
Excused:None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS Jeff Kohn, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported that
ITEM 17 during the 1994-95 budget process, $336,000 was budgeted to
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR fight the proposed landfill in Elsmere Canyon. In addition,
ELSMERE CONSULTANTS $500,000 was placed in the Elsmere Contingency Fund to
support future costs associated with probable litigation. On
January 10, 1995 City Council appropriated $288,000 from the
contingency fund to the Elsmere Canyon project account.
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Addressing the Council in favor of this item was Marsha
McClean, Katherine May, Frank Kottum, Allan Cameron.
It was moved by Boyer and seconded by Smyth to appropriate
$104,000 to Account No. 01-6600-230 from the City's
Contingency Fund Account No. 01-4101-290 to pay for
technical, political, legal and public affairs consultants. The
current balance in the City's Contingency fund is $1,158,598.
Should this item be approved, the remaining contingency fund
balance will be $1,054,598.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Pederson, Heidt, Boyer, Smyth, Darcy
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Boyer commented on Old Newhall. Mayor
COMMENTS Darcy commented on Mature World
STAFF COMMENTS Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported on Small
Business Administration.
n ADJOURNMENT At 11:35 p.m., it was moved by Pederson and seconded by
Smyth to adjourn.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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