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Home My WebLink About1996-03-26 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. MARCH 26,1996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Boyer called to order the meeting of the City Council at 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. 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. 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: Marcia McLean, P.O. Boa 220748, Santa Clarita, regarding the revitalization of downtown Newhall and Elsmere Canyon; Ed Dunn, 16414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, regarding reclaimed water; Allan Cameron, gave no address, regarding item #17, Hotel & Conference Center and item #19 DMS; Lewis Berti, 30718 San Martinez Road, Val Verde, regarding item #17, Hotel & Conference Center and EDA funds; John Steffen, gave no address, regarding the Hotel & Conference Center; Tim Boydston,19623 Green Mountain Drive, Santa Clarita, regarding Canyon Theater Guild Proposal; Carol Rock, 28013 Aumond Ave., regarding Canyon Theater Guild Proposal. INVOCATION Mayor Boyer requested the audience to have a moment of silence. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Pederson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to approve the agenda with the exception of items 10 & 11 for discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to approve the minutes of March b, 1996. With no objections, it was so ordered. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve the minutes of March 12, 1996. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR MEDIAN AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (PROJECT NO. 95-043) - This project involves the modification of the median and extension of the left -turn pocket at McBean Parkway/Arroyo Park Drive; and the modification of traffic signals at McBean Parkway/Arroyo Park Drive, Orchard Village Road/Wiley Canyon Road and Lyons Avenue/Wiley Canyon Road. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR SIERRA HIGHWAY, BOUQUET/SECO CANYON ROADS TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT DESIGN CONTRACT - On November 28, 1995, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (MTA) and the City for the improvement grants for a traffic signal interconnect project along the subject streets. Staff received fifteen proposals from Traffic Engineering Consultants to prepare the interconnect design plans and develop signal timing plana for the entire project. Based on technical qualifications and methodology for the project, Albert Grover & Associates is the recommended firm. Addressing the Council on this item was: Jack Ancona. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1992-04 (MASTER CASE NO. 92-204)v THE "NORTHBRIDGE" ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION NO. 96-31- The " Resolution of Application" proposed for adoption by the City Council constitutes a formal request to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to initiate annexation proceedings for the "Northbridge" Annexation. The resolution sets forth applicable Government Code sections, reasons for the annexation, exhibits identifying the site, and other required information. The project area consists of 646 acres, located north of Newhall Ranch Road, east of McBean Parkway, west of Bouquet Canyon Road, and north and south of Decoro Drive adjacent to the City boundary in the North Valencia area. Addressing the Council on this item was: Michael Wilhelmi. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR, APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 96-29, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1995-02 ("DOLLINGER n ANNEXATION") - RESOLUTION NO. 96-29 - The proposal is for a Joint Resolution of Negotiated Property Tax Transfer to be adopted by the City Council for Annexation No. 1995-02 ("Dollinger II `A Annexation"). Annexation No. 1995-02 is a proposal to annex approximately 7.1 acres of vacant land to the city located west of Bouquet Canyon Road and 500 feet north of Newhall Ranch Road, adjacent to the existing City limits. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CDBG 1996.97 ACTION PLAN - As an entitlement community with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the City was required last year to submit a 5 year Consolidated Plan document which identified the housing and community development needs of the city. Included in the Consolidated Plan is the Action Plan, which represents the City's annual budget request for funding from HUD and identifies the programs, projects and activities funded through CDBG which address our community needs in one year increments. The City has been informed by our HUD representatives that we will receive an estimated $973,333 in CDBG funds this year, which will be used to fund various programs and activities undertaken through the City's CDBG Program. City staff have completed the public participation process and are now ready to request approval from the City Council. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN (SRTP) - Each year transit systems receiving funds through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) must submit a short range transit plan (SRTP). The SRTP is used as a planning tool which will help determine how discretionary Federal, State, and regional revenues controlled by the LACMTA will be disbursed over the next four fiscal years. Additionally, the Federal Transit Administration requires all recipients of Federal transit funds to prepare an SRTP. The SRTP will be incorporated into the county wide SRTP by action of the LACMTA Board of Directors on May 22, 1996, and must be approved by the City Council prior to that date. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR ASEPTIC PACKAGE RECYCLING GRANT AWARD The Waste Management Budget will need to be increased by $4,150.00 reflect the one time payment of $4,150.00, which Tetra Pak Inc. Awarded to the City for encouraging recycling of aseptic packaging. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR YOUTH SUMMIT PROGRESS REPORT - Staff is working with a committee of volunteer community and agency representatives, youth and adults to plan a Youth Summit in May of 1996. The Youth Summit will be followed by a Mayor's Youth and Family Summit II in the Fall of 1996. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR CANVASS OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - RESOLUTION NO. 96-36 - Elections code Section 10263 states the canvass of the General Municipal Election of April 9, 1996, shall be ordered by the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall complete the canvass of the election prior to the Tuesday following the election and shall certify the results to the City Council on that day. 3 'It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve consent calendar items 1-9. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Heidt to approve consent calendar items 12 - 13. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Heidt, Pederson, Darcy, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT ON CITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RELATED MANAGEMENT LEITER ON INTERNAL CONTROLS FOR FYE 6-30-95 - Diehl, Evans & Company has completed its audit of the City's Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 1995. An unqualified opinion was issued by the auditors which represents the best level of opinion an organization can receive on its audited financial statements. As part of the audit engagement, the auditors prepared a management letter commenting on the City's internal control structure and its operations with recommendations for areas of improvement. This letter incorporates the City's response to the auditor's suggestions. Steve Stark, Administrative Services Director, explained recommended action #1, receive oral presentation, is not part of the recommended action. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR NOTIFICATION OF ANNUAL AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF RESIDENTIAL REFUSE FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS - The City's residential franchise agreements with Blue Barrel Disposal Co., Atlas Refuse Removal Co., and Santa Clarita Disposal Co. Each have a provision that automatically adds a 12 month extension each year. The new term of the agreements will be April 14, 1996 through April 14, 2002. Staff was directed to present a policy to Council at the regular meeting of April 16th which would require a public hearing prior to automatically renewing franchise agreements. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Pederson to approve the remainder of the consent calendar. 4 On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Heidt, Pederson, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR, A RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1990-11 (MASTER CASE 90-199) THE VISTA DEL CANON ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION NO. 96-39 - This resolution constitutes a formal request to the LAFCO to initiate annexation proceedings for the Vista Del Canon Annexation. The resolution sets forth applicable Government Code sections, reasons for annexation, exhibits identifying the site, and other required information. The site consists of 18.9 acres, located southeast of Sierra Hwy. And southwest of Via Princessa. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10 AND 11- RESOLUTION NO.96-38 - Resolution approves and ratifies payment the demands presented in the check registers. ITEM 14 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Glenn Adamick, Assistant Planner II, reported that this item is an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial AN APPEAL OF THE of a proposal to construct a 26' wide bridge over Sand Canyon wash and a PLANNING revision to an Oak Tree Permit to allow for a paved 20'- 24' COMMISSION'S DENIAL wide private road within the protected zone of 16 oak trees and OF MASTER CASE 96-010 trimming of one tree to meet minimum clearance requirements (INITIAL STUDY 96-002 for the property located at 27367 Sand Canyon Road. AND REVISED OAS TREE PERMIT 95-035) Linda Townsley, Chairperson of Planning Commission, made a presentation to Council. Proponents addressing the Council on this item were: Jay Hartz, Attorney.representing Sharon Kenneally, appellant and applicant; Sharron Kenneally, Bill Fredericks, Rob Fredericks, Janice Murray, Dennis Ostrom, Martin Kovacs, Judith Mosier, Bob Kellar, Robert Wallace, Mike Masugnia, Allan Munet, Don Keene, and two written comments received from Marie Hall and Ms. Cottington. Opponents addressing the Council on this item were: David Breyer, representing Mr. & Mrs. Fleck, Robert Fleck, Jane Fleck, Michael Kotch, Eugene Rodell, Mary Lou Rodell, Robert Shear, Barbara Wampaugh, Ricky Schultz, Ed Bolden. Rebuttal was made by Sharon Kenneally, Jay Hartz, and Judith Mosier. RECESS At 8:35 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting. RECONVENE At 8:44 p.m., Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting. Following discussion of Council regarding easements, bond money, the need for an access, annexation of the properties, bridge it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to approve Master Case 96-010, subject to the conditions and direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval for the Council's consideration at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting and staff to investigate the possibilities of using bond money to help with Rolling Hills Road for access and directed staff to monitor traffic for one year. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Pederson, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 15 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING APPROVING PREZONE City Clerk, Donna Grindey, reported that all notices required by NO. 92-004 (MASTER law have been posted. CASE NO. 92-204) AND APPROVING THE Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this is an NEGATIVE Ordinance approving Prezone No. 92-004 (Master Case No. 92 - DECLARATION - 204) and Resolution approving the negative declaration RESOLUTION NO. 96-24 prepared for the 646 -acre inhabited area located north of AND ORDINANCE NO. Newhall Ranch Road, east of McBean Parkway, west of Bouquet 96-13 (NORTHBRIDGE) Canyon Road, and north and south of Decoro Drive. Proponents addressing the Council on this item were: Paul Belli, Allan Cameron, Michael Wilhelmi. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Pederson to adopt Resolution 96-24 approving the negative declaration. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Pederson, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None 0 Absent: None City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96- 13. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Pederson introduce Ordinance No. 96-13 approving Prezone No. 92-004, waive further reading, and pass to a second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Pederson, Smyth, Heidt, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Representing a neutral viewpoint was: Allan Cameron. Opponents addressing the Council on this item was: Lynn Plambeck. Written comments were received from Karen Pearson and Barbara Wampaugh. Rebuttal was made by Richard Knowland. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96- 12. Following discussion regarding the agreement, it was moved by Pederson and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 96-37 Ordinance No. 96-13 passed to second reading. ITEM 16 PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey, reported that all notices required by law have APPROVING THE been posted. NORTH VALENCIA PREZONE NO. 95-006 Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this is an (MASTER CASE NO. 95- Ordinance approving Prezone No. 95-006 and Resolution 242) AND APPROVING THE MITIGATED approving the negative declaration prepared for the 955.3 acres of uninhabited area located generally north NEGATIVE and south of Newhall Ranch Road, east of Avenue Anza, north of Magic DECLARATION - Mountain Parkway and the Auto Center and west of Valencia Blvd. And Bouquet Canyon Road. RESOLUTION N0.8637 AND ORDINANCE NO. Proponent addressing the Council on this item was: Richard 96-12 Knowland. Representing a neutral viewpoint was: Allan Cameron. Opponents addressing the Council on this item was: Lynn Plambeck. Written comments were received from Karen Pearson and Barbara Wampaugh. Rebuttal was made by Richard Knowland. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96- 12. Following discussion regarding the agreement, it was moved by Pederson and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 96-37 approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project, with the finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment as mitigated with modified conditions agreed upon by the school district and the City. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-37 adopted. It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Darcy to introduce Ordinance No. 96-12 approving Prezone No. 95-006, waive further reading, and pass to a second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Pederson, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 96-12 passed to second reading. ITEM 17 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING AN APPEAL OF THE City Clerk, Donna Grindey, reported that all notices required PLANNING have been posted. COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF MASTER Glenn Adamick, Assistant Planner II, reported that this item is CASE 96.002 an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval to allow for . (CONDITIONAL USE the development of a 6.3 acre site with a 203 room hotel and PERMIT 96-001 AND 20,000 square foot conference center. The request also includes MINOR USE PERMIT 96- a Phase II expansion of both the hotel and conference center. The expansion would include adding 70 rooms to the hotel and 001) - RESOLUTION NO. 5,000 square feet to the conference center. The project site is 96.33 located on McBean Parkway and Town Center Drive, west of the Valencia Town Center and is zoned CTC (Commercial Town Center). Project Applicant: Newhall Land and Farming Company. Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager/Community Development, explained how the EDA monies are to be used for this project. Proponents addressing the Council on this item were: Rich Knowland from Newhall Land & Farming Company. 13 STAFF COMMENTS City Manager, George Caravalho, stated Michael Freedman would like to update the Council on the redevelopment of downtown Newhall on Wednesday, May 1st or May 9th. COUNCIL WMBER Councilmember Smyth reminded the public of the Elsmere COMMENTS landfill site meeting on April 4th, 7:00 p.m. Valencia High School. Councilmember Darcy stated she will send a report to the Council on the Domestic Violence Conference, and the Hazardous Round -up will be April 20th at College of the Canyons. ADJOURNKKNT At 11:50 p.m. Mayor Boyer adjourned the regular meeting to April 2nd, 7:00 p.m., study session. MAYOR x.96 r 10