HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
APRIL 23t. 1996
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Boyer called to order the meeting of the City Council at 6:35
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.
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: John Steffen, (gave no address),
regarding comment made by Councilmember Smyth at 4/16/96
Council meeting; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring , Newhall,
regarding formation of a Water Affairs Office.
I WOCATION Councilmember Heidt gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF Councilmember Heidt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to approve the
agenda with item #11 pulled from consent calendar for discussion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF M [MUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve the
minutes of March 25, 1996. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klgjic to approve the
minutes of March 26, 1996. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS The Mayor presented awards and recognitions to young adults for
RECOGNITIONS National Youth Services Day; a "Caught You Doing Something Good"
for Eric & Linda Heberer who devote their time to coaching youth
�+ soccer; Clean Cities Award was presented to the City; and a
4( proclamation read by the Mayor for National Day of Prayer.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
NEWHALL RANCH ROAD BRIDGE OVER SAN FRANCISQUITO CANYON (BRIDGE
BARRIER) - The Newhall Ranch Road Bridge is being constructed by the Newhall Land and
Farming Company within Los Angeles County jurisdiction. As part of construction, the bridge
railing design is simple concrete barrier (Caltrans Type 26). However, Newhall Land and Farming
has agreed to revise the plans and construct an aesthetic tile barrier similar to bridges recently
constructed by the City on Magic Mountain Parkway and San Fernando Road.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
ACCEPTANCE OF ALL WORK BY INTERTEX OF CALIFORNIA, INC., FOR
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NOS. 94-02 AND 94-04 (CITY HALL EARTHQUAKE
RESTORATION) - In the aftermath of the January 17, 1994 earthquake, the City retained the
services of Intertex of California, Inc. for the repairs of the City Hall facility under Construction
Contract No. 94-02. Intertex of California, Inc. also provided repair and code compliance work on
the building's roof -mounted heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. To date all work
included in the original and revised scopes of work for both Construction contracts has been
completed by Intertex of California, Inc. to the satisfaction of the City.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 96-46 - The State/Local Transportation
Partnership Program (SLTPP) identifies and participates in funding locally supported projects.
Caltrans' procedures for the Partnership Program require the execution of a Local Agency -State
Master Agreement which was approved in March 1992.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
FY'95--'96 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS (PROJECT NO.
95.040) - This project involves the surface preparation and application of emulsion slurry seal to
seal surface cracks, stop raveling, improve skid resistance, and increase the useful pavement life of
our roadways.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
MEDIAN AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION - PROJECT AWARD (PROJECT NO. 95.
043) - On March 26, 1996, Council authorized the advertisement of the subject project. This project
involves median and signal modifications of McBean Parkway/Arroyo Park Drive; Orchard Village
Road/Wiley Canyon Road and Lyons Avenue/Wiley Canyon Road.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
WILEY CANYON ROAD/LA GLORITA CIRCLE-EVANS AVENUE FOUR-WAY STOP
INSTALLATION - RESOLUTION NO. 96-51.On March 12, 1996, the City Council directed staff
to consider the installation of a four-way atop control at the intersection of Wiley Canyon Road/La
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Glorita Circle -Evans Avenue. The Santa Clarita Municipal Code requires a resolution from the City
Council to install the signs to effect the proposed four-way stop control.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW - An architectural review program to be initiated involving
community meetings to gather citizen input. A desired list of architectural qualities would be
developed and reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 96-47 - The State/Local Transportation Partnership Program
identifies and participates in funding locally supported projects. As a part of this program, the City
has applied for reimbursement in State Partnership grant funds. Caltran's procedures for the
Partnership Program require the execution of a Local Agency -State Master Agreement. In addition,
a Program Supplement must be executed for each project.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
WHITNEY CANYON - Potential purchase of Whitney Canyon by the Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy pending available funding.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
BOUQUET CANYON MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 99-052
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - Approval of design and construction of the
Bouquet Canyon Road Median improvements.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNTY LIBRARY COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICT - The City participates in the County
of Los Angeles, Library Community Facility District. In 1996-97, funding for the County Library is
expected at this year's base budget levels with no anticipated reductions and the annual benefit
charge will remain the same. The City as a participating City in the CFD can expect to maintain
the expanded level of service and additional funds for books and materials as in Fiscal year 1996-96.
This item was pulled from the consent calendar for discussion.
Addressing the Council on this item was Joan MacGregor.
Following discussion regarding formation of a library
committee, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to
direct staff to file no action, thereby continuing the City's
participation in the CFD and annual benefit assessment.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: Kl$jic
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD BID FOR RECREATION TRANSPORTATION 1996/97 - Awarding of transportation
contract to Embree Buses for the Summer Day Camp Program and the Student Partnership
Program.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR.
VAL VERDE-CASTAIC INVOLVEMENT IN SPORTS AND TEAM ACTIVITY (VISTA)
WRESTLING PROGRAM FOR KIDS - The Anti - Gang Task Force is proposing to co-sponsor the
Vista Vipers Wrestling Program to take place at College of the Canyons. A co-sponsorship
agreement has been developed which provides for purchase of equipment by the City of Santa
Clarita for the program in the amount of $5,183.95. This Anti Gang Task Force is guaranteed of 30
slots for participants during the year at no cost for a period of four years.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NO. 15 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-52 - Resolution approves and ratifies
payment the demands presented in the check registers.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to approve the
consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Mgjic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT TO THE
City Clerk, Donna Grindey, stated that all notices required by
UNIFIED
law have been posted.
DEVELOPMENT CODE
REGULATING THE
Laura Stotler, Assistant Planner II, reported that this
GATING OF ROADWAYS
ordinance was prepared in response to Council direction in
AND DRIVEWAYS AND'
November 1995 to amend the Unified Development Code to
APPROVING THE
provide standards for new gates on roadways in the City.
MITIGATED NEGATIVE
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DECLARATION.
Those addressing the Council on this item were: Robert
(MASTER CASE NO. 96-
Crockett; Kurt Canby; Linda Radell. Written comments
005, UDC AMENDMENT
received from Jim Barduniotis.
96-001) - RESOLUTION
a letter from the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the
NO. 96-42 AND
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Majic to return item to
ORDINANCE NO.
the Planning Commission for further review and staff is to
MONITORING SYSTEM
(DMS)
notify all Homeowner Associations.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Heidt, Boyer
Noes: Smyth
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS
At 7:50 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 8:06 p.m., Mayor reconvened the meeting.
ITEM 16
Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, stated Council received
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a letter from the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the
STATUS OF CITY
Environment that stated that the City has been remiss in its
DEVELOPMENT
implementation of a DMS as called for in the City's General
MONITORING SYSTEM
(DMS)
Plan. A DMS provides a computerized assessment of
infrastructure impacts upon six public services: water, sewers,
schools, libraries, fire and roads.
Those addressing the Council on this item were: Michael Kotch,
Jack Ancona, and Joan Macgregor.
Following discussion regarding elimination of certain districts,
traffic officers and law enforcement as part of DMS, Quimby
fees, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to direct
staff to prepare an assessment of the vacant land available in
the City for development; direct staff to meet with the
community to find out what they feel our development
monitoring needs are; and return to the Council no later than
September 1 in a Study Session following collection of the above
information.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 17
Dennis Luppens, Administrative Assistant, reported that in
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
October 1995, staff recommended a proposal that would
WEEKEND LEASE OF
establish an auto fair at the Princessa Rail Station on the
PRINCESSA RAIL
weekends. Subsequently, staff held public meetings at Council
STATION FOR AUTO
direction. In January 1996, Mr. Shaw, the proposer, withdrew
FAIR
his offer. Mr. Shaw has renewed his original offer and would
COMMERCIAL LOADING
like to lease the rail station parking lot. Community
ZONE ON THE EAST
Development staff has indicated that an auto fair at this
SIDE OF WAYMAN
location would be in compliance with all applicable zoning
STREET - ORDINANCE
regulations, and staff does not anticipate any conflict with the
NO. 96-19
proposed use of the station, as Metrolink provides no passenger
service on the weekends.
Those addressing the Council on this item were: Tyler Shaw,
Kathy Thornton, Carmen Froelich, Jack Curenton. Written
comments received from Jim Barduniotis.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klajic not to lease
property of this type and direct staff to review other options for
the use.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 18
Ms. Ailoan Zimmerman, the resident of 24630 Wayman Street,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
has requested the City to reduce the congestion on Wayman
AMENDMENT TO SANTA
Street in front of her house. Staff has evaluated and
CLARITA MUNICIPAL
recommended installing a commercial loading zone on Wayman
CODE SECTION 12.64.20
Street which requires amendment of the City's Municipal Code
REGARDING
Section 12.64.200.
COMMERCIAL LOADING
ZONE ON THE EAST
City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title to Ordinance No. 96 -
SIDE OF WAYMAN
19.
STREET - ORDINANCE
NO. 96-19
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to waive further
reading and adopt Ordinance No. 96-19.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Klojic, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 96-19 adopted.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 20
ITEM 19
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Jan Bear, Senior Building Engineer, reported that this matter
was previously considered on April 16, 1996. At that time the
during the summer in which regular meetings of the Council are
AMENDMENTS TO
Council continued the discussion on the matter to allow more
SECTION 11.44.080 OF
research, by the parties concerned, of the amendment to Section
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to declare City
THE SANTA CLAR,ITA
11.44.080 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code regarding noise
MUNICIPAL CODE
restrictions for construction projects on or adjacent to
scheduled.
CONCERNING
residential properties.
ITEM 21
PERMITTED HOURS OF
NEW BUSINESS
committee list. Mayor Boyer has requested Councilmembers
CONSTRUCTION WORK
Those addressing the Council on this issue were: Chris
AS IT RELATES TO
Townsley, Fred Matthews, Eugene Leary, Julie Whitfield,
CONTROLLING NOISE
James Robinson, David Sampson, Eve Caliendo, Steve Hunter,
IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
ORDINANCE NO. 96-16
Two written comments were received from Scott Dickens and
AND ORDINANCE NO.
Larry Bird.
96.18
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to continue this
item until both sides continue mediation and possibly reach an
agreement.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 20
The City Council has previously identified a period of time
NEW BUSINESS
during the summer in which regular meetings of the Council are
CITY COUNCIL
SUMMER RECESS
canceled. The 1996 summer recess results in not scheduling the
regular meetings of the City Council for up to two consecutive
meetings.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to declare City
Council summer recess for July 23, 1996 and August 13, 1996,
upon which regular meetings of the Council shall not be
scheduled.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 21
On a yearly basis, the City Council updates the Council
NEW BUSINESS
committee list. Mayor Boyer has requested Councilmembers
COUNCIL CONIMITPEES
review the committee list and return their preferences to him.
This item was continued to the next meeting.
ITEM 22 City of Santa Clarita Parks & Recreation Commissioners and
NEW BUSINESS Planning Commissioners are compensated monthly by the City
COMMISSIONER for the hard work and dedication they provide to the City
COMPENSATION Council and this community.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96-
20.
Following discussion regarding the increase of compensation to
$20.00 over a period of 5 years, it was moved by Darcy and
seconded by Smyth to waive further reading and pass to second
reading Ordinance No. 96-20 amending Chapter 2.26, Section
2.26.080 and to include the amounts in the preparation of the
1996-97 budget.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Majic Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 96-20 passed to second reading as amended.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title of Ordinance No. 96-
21. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to waive
further reading and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 96-21
amending Chapter 2.28, Section 2.28.090 and to include the
amounts in the preparation of the 1996-97 budget.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Heidt,l{lajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 96-21 passed to second reading as amended.
ITEM 23
Jason Smisko, Code Enforcement Officer, reported that Section
NEW BUSINESS
17.05.050 B.3. of the City of Santa Clarita's Unified
REVIEW OF THE
Development Code indicates that all pre-existing legal signs and
UNIFIED
related sign structures will be eliminated as of November 13,
DEVELOPMENT CODE'S
1999. In addition, a small number of signs which remain in
SIGN REGULATIONS
violation of the City's off-site advertising sign code (Section
AND EXISTING SIGN
17.19.210) are subject to elimination 30 days after staff receives
VIOLATIONS
a complaint, pursuant to Section 17.05.050 B.1. City Council
THROUGHOUT THE
and staff have also received documented complaints regarding
CITY
numerous illegal non -conforming commercial signs. Due to
continuing complaints from commercial property owners and
residents, Mayor Boyer has requested that staff prepare a
report listing ten properties in the City with significant
commercial sign violations and that the issue of illegal
commercial signs and the mitigation thereof be addressed by
the City Council.
Following discussion regarding signs, code violations,
enforcement, it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to
to accept the staff report and thank staff for producing it and
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Code Enforcement for dealing with the things they have to deal
with.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 24
John Danielson, Manager, Parks, Recreation and Community
NEW BUSINESS
Services, reported that Trust for Public Land is preparing for
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
the November 1996 ballot, the Los Angeles County Open Space
PARK, BEACH, AND
District Bond Act for 1996. The City of Santa Clarita has
RECREATION BOND
requested two specific projects be included in the Bond Act: 1)
ACT OF 1996 -
Santa Clara Regional Park in the amount of $2,500,000 and 2)
RESOLUTION NO. 96-53
The Santa Clara River Valley Acquisition in the amount of
$1,000,000.
Those addressing the Council on this item were: Henry Schultz,
Karen Pearson, Allan Cameron.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to adopt
Resolution No. 96-53 supporting the inclusion of these projects
into the Bond Act and the City's support of the Open Space
Bond Act with the condition that the tax on vacant land be
corrected, with the caveat that Council can withdraw support.
On voice vote it was approved.
Resolution No. 96-53 adopted.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy gave Council information regarding
legislation affecting cities in the SCAQMD and a report from the
Domestic Violence Conference.
Councilmember Heidt directed staff to investigate the mining
operations on Sand Canyon.
ADJOURNMENT At 11:17 p.m., it was moved by Klgjic and seconded by Darcy to
adjourn to May 7, 1996, 7:00 p.m., study session at the Senior
Center.
no objections, it was so ordered.
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