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Home My WebLink About1996-03-12 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Upon Council discussion regarding a traffic signal, other intersections near schools, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to add a subsequent need item to the agenda, which arose after the posting of the agenda. On voice vote: Ayes: Pederson, Heidt, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Excused: Boyer It was moved by Pederson that the City immediately check the intersection for striping and painting of the street intersection, that they consider the posting of a stop sign immediately, and to prioritize the ordering of a traffic signal. Councilmember Pederson amended his motion to immediately prioritize La Glorita and Wiley Canyon intersection for a traffic signal at top priority; place stop signs and repaint that intersection so that everybody can clearly what is happening; and to put into motion those necessary steps to pay for a signal at this intersection as soon as possible' and to budget the traffic signal at Wiley Canyon for next year and begin now for the plan and design; and before the stop sign is placed, staff is to notify the community in that area The motion was seconded by Darcy. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. MARCH 12, 1996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro -Tem Smyth called to order the meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present except Mayor Boyer who was excused for City business. 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Those addressing the Council were: Sue Trock, PTA Wiley Canyon School - traffic signal at Wiley Canyon and La Glorita; .� Larry Heath, Principal, Wiley Canyon School - traffic signal at Wiley Canyon and La Glorita. Upon Council discussion regarding a traffic signal, other intersections near schools, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to add a subsequent need item to the agenda, which arose after the posting of the agenda. On voice vote: Ayes: Pederson, Heidt, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Excused: Boyer It was moved by Pederson that the City immediately check the intersection for striping and painting of the street intersection, that they consider the posting of a stop sign immediately, and to prioritize the ordering of a traffic signal. Councilmember Pederson amended his motion to immediately prioritize La Glorita and Wiley Canyon intersection for a traffic signal at top priority; place stop signs and repaint that intersection so that everybody can clearly what is happening; and to put into motion those necessary steps to pay for a signal at this intersection as soon as possible' and to budget the traffic signal at Wiley Canyon for next year and begin now for the plan and design; and before the stop sign is placed, staff is to notify the community in that area The motion was seconded by Darcy. The motion was seconded by Darcy. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Heidt, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Excused: Boyer Absent: None Motion carried. INVOCATION Mayor Pro -tem Smyth requested a moment of silence for Sgt. Bob Warford. PLEDGE OF Mayor Pro -tem Smyth led the Pledge of Allegiance. ALLEGIANCE All Councilmembers were present except Mayor Boyer, who was ROLL CALL excused for City business.. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Heidt to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ^„ APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Pederson to approve the minutes of February 21, 1996. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Pederson to approve the minutes of February 27, 1996, as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR FUNDING OF WILLIAM S. HART UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES RENOVATION - Contribution of $100,000 to rehabilitate various William S. Hart Union High School District athletic facilities frequently used by the City. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR, COWBOY POETRY FESTIVAL FUNDING.. The Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival has expanded this year to accommodate the demand for ticketed performances. An increase of funds for expenses is required which will be offset by the increase in revenue. There will be no negative impact on the general fund. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT INCREASE WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS - Authorization for a $9,935 increase to a professional services contract with Rincon Consultants to complete the Focused Environmental Impact Report for the Hunter's Green project (Master Case 95-049). ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR FY 94-95 ANNUAL OVERLAY PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 95-032 - SB 95-5450 (018, 019 AND 022) - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - On June 27, 1995, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Excel Paving Company. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer on November 9, 1995, as specified in the contract documents and under budget. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATIVE FEES RELATED TO THE TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE TITLE FROM WESTERN WASTE INDUSTRIES TO USA WASTE SERVICES, INC- - RESOLUTION NO. 96-26 - Resolution to establish an anticipated fee of $10,000 for the transfer of refuse franchise title from Western Waste Industries (locally known as Blue Barrel Disposal Company) to USA Waste Services, Inc. The fee is to cover all City administrative costs, i.e. staff time, attorney services and consulting services related to the title transfer of both the residential and commercial franchise agreements. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 8 AND 9 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-27 - Resolution approves and ratifies payment the demands presented in the check registers. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to approve the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Heidt, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Excused: Boyer Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 7 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Pro -tem Smyth opened the Public Hearing. ADOPTION OF THE 1994 City Clerk, Donna Grindey, reported that all notices required EDITION OF THE have been posted. UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE - ORDINANCE NO. 96-9 Jan Bear, Senior Building Engineer, stated that this item is for the adoption of the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code published by ICBG, including administrative provisions, appendices and amendments as Title 21 of the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96- 9. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 96-9 which adopts the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code published by ICBO including administrative provisions, appendices and amendments. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth Noes: None Excused: Boyer Absent: None Ordinance 96-9 adopted ITEM 8 NEW BUSINESS Rich Henderson, City Planner reported that this is a request from the City of San Juan Capistrano to MOBILEHOME FAIRNESS AND RENTAL support the opposition of the Mobilehome Fairness and Rental Assistance Act, which ASSISTANCE ACT - will appear as Proposition 199 on the March 26, 1996 ballot in the state primary election. RESOLUTION NO. 96-25 Those addressing the Council on this agenda were: Larry Bird .— and Jim Robinson. Following discussion regarding rental assistance, Prop 199, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to support the City of San Juan Capistrano in this matter, and adopt Resolution No. 96-25 and to include in the resolution Prop 199 wherever it states Mobilehome Initiative. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth Noes: None Excused: Boyer Absent: None Resolution 96-25 adopted. ITEM 9 Rich Henderson, City Planner stated that this item is a NEW BUSINESS summary of the City Attorney's recent letter to Council on SUMMARY TO COUNCIL options for more stringent regulations on Adult Businesses. ON OPTIONS FOR MORE STRINGENT It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to refer this item REGULATIONS ON to the Planning Commission for public hearings on an ADULT BUSINESSES amendment to the City's Municipal Code related to adult businesses. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth Noes: None Excused: Boyer Absent: None Motion carried. COUNCILMEMBER, Councilmember Darcy requested the Cit I Y support COMMENTS Municipal Liability Skateboarding Bill. It wmoved by 7 the Pederson and seconded by Darcy to add this item as a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the agenda. On voice vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth Noes: None Excused: Boyer Absent: None Motion carried. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to direct staff to appropriate action to support AB2357 and notify young skateboarders that letters will be required to be written in support. With no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS TO CLOSED At 7:45 p.m. Mayor Pro -tem Smyth recessed to closed session. SESSION CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for the purpose of conference with legal counsel - potential litigation - Government Code Section 54956.90 - two matters RECONVE4N—, At 7:55 p.m., Mayor Pro -tem Smyth reconvened to the regular meeting of the City Council. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in closed session that was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT At 7:56 p.m., it was moved by Pederson and seconded by Heidt to adjourn to March 23, 1996, for a meeting with Congressman McKeon and to adjourn in honor of Sgt. Bob Warford. Hearing no objections it was so ordered. min.muu=12.96 MAYOR