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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
5:30 P.M.
MIIDTUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
JANUARY 9, 1996
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Boyer called to order the special meeting of the City Council at
5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councihnembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation.
RECESS At 5:31 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed to closed session in the Orchard
Room.
CLOSED SESSION Mayor Boyer announced that this closed session is for the purpose of
ANNOUNCEMENT conference with legal counsel - existing litigation - Government Code
Section 54956.9(a) - two matters - Castaic Lake Water Agency vs.
City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency; City of Santa
Clarita vs. CCV Partnership 11, et al.
RECESS Mayor Boyer 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 in the matter of pending
ANNOUNCEMENT litigation the Castaic Lake Water Agency vs. Santa Clarita matter,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. B088277, the City Council
authorized the City Attorney to prepare and file a petition for a
hearing in which the Supreme Court will review of the Court of
Appeals decision.
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.
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 Addressing the Council were Bob Lathrop, 25105 High Spring,
Newhall, regarding water conservation; Linda Storli, 24048 Blacker
House, Valencia, regarding skate boarding; Eric Gustin, 26954 N. Flo
Lane, Canyon Country, regarding skate boarding; Bridgette Ward,
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
14610 Daisy Meadow, Canyon Country, regarding skate boarding;
Ruth Griffin, 28646 N. Lincoln, Val Verde, regarding skate boarding _
and Chiquita Landfill; Karen Pearson, 26617 Gavilan Drive, Santa
Clarita, regarding Chiquita Landfill; Lewis Berti, 30718 San
Martinez Road, regarding Chiquita Landfill.
Written comments were submitted by Effie Bird, 24877 Walnut
Street #209, Newhall, regarding curbs, gutters & sidewalks in
Newhall.
Mayor Boyer gave the invocation.
Councilmember Pederson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
All Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to approve the agenda
with the exception of item 4 to be pulled from the agenda for
discussion; withdraw item 16; to continue item 15 to January 23,
1996; and to move item 19 to 13B.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve the
minutes of December 12, 1995.
With no objections it was so ordered.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 1
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
CONTINUE E 3STING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - In August 1991, the City
assumed responsibility for public transportation services in the Santa Clarita Valley from the
County of Los Angeles, Department of Public works. The County, however, continues to assume
responsibility for providing funding for those areas not located within the City. The subject
agreement stipulates the manner in which the amount of such funding is determined. The County
contribution to Transit service budget for fiscal year 1996 is estimated to be $763,820
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM 2
YARD TRIMMINGS RECYCLING PROGRAM PROGRESS REPORT - City Council asked for a
progress report on follow-up information related to the Yard Trimmings Recycling Program for the
January 9, 1996 meeting. Report discusses opportunities for cost savings measures related to the
implementation of a Yard Trimmings Recycling Program. Report also discusses progress of interim
measures that are currently being implemented.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA MUMOLINK STATION EVIPROVEMENTS - PHASE II (PROJECT NO.
96-087) PROJECT AWARD - On January 24, 1995, the City Council approved the advertisement
of Project No. 96-087 for facility upgrades at the Santa Clarita Metrolink site. Because all bids
received on June 21, 1995 exceeded the project budget, on June 27, 1995 the Council rejected all
bids and directed staff to modify the project and scope and readvertise for bids.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
SIERRA HIGHWAY/STATE ROUTE 14 CONGESTION CORRIDOR STRIPING - PROJECT
NO. 95.31- This item is the design phase necessary prior to the restriping of Sierra Highway from
four to six lanes of travel between San Fernando Road and Soledad Canyon Road. Staff prepared a
Request for Proposal for the subject project.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve the
design phase of the project with a phased -in restriping
program.
Councihnember Smyth offered a substitute motion to approve
staff recommendation to authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract for design services to Korve Engineering,
Inc., in the amount not to exceed $98,686 plus $12,000 for
contingency, and to have Korve Engineering look into phasing -
in a restriping program.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Pederson, Heidt, Smyth, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
`94-'95 SLURRY SEAL AND HEATER REMIX PROJECT - NO. 95-M PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE - On June 13, 1995, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Roy Allan
Slurry Seal, Inc. This project was completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer on December 7,
1995 for a total construction cost of $637,610.45.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
AMEND THE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1992-03 (MASTER CASE
NO.92-004), THE "SECO CANYON" ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION NO. 96-5 - A resolution
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requesting that the Local Agency Formation Commission amend the Sphere of Influence for
Annexation No. 1992-03 (Master Case No. 92-094), the "Seco Canyon" Annexation consisting of
approximately 425 acres of inhabited land located north of Copper Hill Drive and east and west of
Seco Canyon Road.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT TO EXISTING INTERAGENCY TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
METROLINK TO ADD COMMUTER TRIPS - The City entered into agreement with the
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (METROLINK) on November 1, 1992 to facilitate
transfers between the parties' transportation systems. As a result, passengers were provided
greater convenience and mobility. In addition, the City has been reimbursed by Metrolink for
passengers boarding the local Santa Clarita Transit bus system using a valid Metrolink fare media.
The subject amendment to that agreement will make Santa Clarita Transit commuter routes part of
the transfer arrangement.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR STAITA OCAL TRANSPORTATION
PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-1- The State/Local Transportation
Partnership Program identifies and participates in funding locally supported projects. As 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
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AGREEMENT - An agreement
between Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the City of Santa Clarita for the
construction and maintenance of a flood control levee as part of the Santa Clara River Trail Phase
II. Agreement includes the funding for the levee to be provided by Los Angeles County to the City
of Santa Clarita.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
PURCHASE OF YOUTH SPORTS UNIFORMS - The bids for uniforms for youth sports were
opened on October 12, 1995. Upon careful consideration, it has been determined that the apparent
low bidder, Anything Goes, submitted an incomplete bid package which did not contain the required
three references. Award bid to Daniels Fashions.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 49, 50, 51, 52 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-2 - Resolution approves and
ratifies payment the demands presented in the check registers.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by
Darcy to approve the consent calendar
ITEM 12
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE
APPROVING PREZONE
NO. 92-003
(MASTERCASE NO. 92-
094) AND RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE
NEGATIVE
DECLARATION,
LOCATED NORTH OR
COPPER HILL DRIVE
AND EAST AND WEST OF
SECO CANYON ROAD -
ORDINANCE NO. 96,7
AND RESOLUTION NO.
96.6
with the exception of item 4.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Pederson, Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing.
Geri Davis, Deputy City Clerk, reported that all notices
required by law have been posted.
Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this is an
ordinance approving Prezone No. 92-00$ (Master Case No. 92-
094) and Resolution approving the negative declaration
prepared for the 426 -acre inhabited area located north of
Copper Hill and east and west of Seco Canyon Road.
Addressing the Council on this item was Mary K Elvin.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No.
96-7.
It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Smyth to adopt
Resolution No. 96-6.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 96-6 adopted.
It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Smyth to waive
further reading, and pass to a second reading Ordinance No.
96-7.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 96-7 adopted.
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ITEM 13 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
FOUR OAKS HIGH Geri Davis, Deputy City Clerk, reported that all notices
GROUNDWATER - required by law have been posted.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-3 -
Robert Newman, Civil Engineer, reported that the purpose of
this report is to summarize previous Council actions and hold
a Public Hearing on Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No. 19
"Four Oaks" and present the Engineer's Report on the
District.
Addressing the Council on this item were: Pam Kilgore,
Gerald Egler, Ingeborg Magnuson, Jim Magnuson.
Registering written comments on this item were: Bruce
Reinwald, Pam Kilgore.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
Following discussion it was moved by Heidt and seconded by
Pederson that Council authorize a vote on a District where the
the City will pay half the Districts' charges and the home
owners the other half.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
It was then moved by Heidt and seconded by Pederson to
adopt a modified version of Resolution No. 96-3 showing the
City will pay half the Districts' charges; direct the City Clerk
to mail ballots to all registered voters in the District.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 96-3 adopted as modified.
NEW BUSINESS
Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported on the status of the
ITEM 13B (19)
mobilehome park vacancy survey and the consideration of an
MOBILEHOME PARK
ordinance amending the current mobilehome park rent
VACANCY SURVEY
stabilization ordinance as requested by the Council.
STATUS AND
Municipal Code, which provides an area for a loading zone in
CONSIDERATION OF
Addressing the Council on this item were: James H. Robinson,
AMENDMENTS TO THE
John P. Mumaw, David Crocker, David Evans.
EXISTING RENT
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No.
STABILIZATION
Registering written comments on this item was Diane D. Cole.
ORDINANCE NO. 96-8 - Mayor Boyer read the title to Ordinance No. 96-8.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to introduce
Ordinance No. 96-8, waive further reading and pass to second
reading.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Pederson, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 96-8 passed to second reading.
ITEM 14
Bahman Janke, City Traffic Engineer, reported that the City
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council conducted a first reading of Ordinance No. 96-1 at
AMENDMENT TO SANTA
their regular meeting on December 12, 1995. This Ordinance
CLARITA MUNICIPAL
is proposing to amend Section 12.64.120 of the Santa Clarita
CODE SECTION 12.64.120
Municipal Code, which provides an area for a loading zone in
REGARDING
front of 23520 Wiley Canyon Road.
PASSENGER LOADING
ON SOUTH SIDE OF
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No.
WILEY CANYON ROAD -
96-1.
ORDINANCE NO. 96-1
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to waive
Rather reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 96-1, amending the
Municipal Code at Title 12.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Pederson, Smyth Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 96-1 adopted.
This item was continued to the regular meeting of the City
ITEM 18 Council on January 23,1996.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF BUILDING
CODE, ELECTRICAL
ITEM 16 This item was withdrawn from this agenda by the applicant.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PRINCESSA RAIL,
STATION AUTO
SWAPMEET
NEW BUSINESS Ruben Barrera, Building Official, reported that the purpose of
ITEM 17 this report is to evaluate the current status of several
STATUS OF REMAINING earthquake damaged homes, the methods available to
EARTHQUAKE repair/demolish the homes, and the possible corrective
DAMAGED HOMES measures needed for the individual homes.
Dick Kopecky, Earthquake Recovery Unit, gave a brief
update.
Addressing the Council on this matter were: Dan Bennett,
Chris Townsley. Registering written comments was Kris
Wilson.
Following discussion regarding dangers to children, obligation
to resolve the issue, it was moved by Pederson and seconded
by Smyth that staff be instructed to immediately advise the
Council of status of homes in this area and any other areas
that qualify; that staff be instructed to deal directly with the
homeowners' representative and to keep the homeowners'
representative advised of what the City is doing; to return to
Council on January 23, 1996, with a report and
recommendation of immediate action on the property, and to
ask staff to take a look at the various code sections that need
change on an emergency basis in order to accomplish some of
the things that have held up action to this point.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
It was then moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to notify
that builders that have dumped debris on vacant lots that
Council will take action toward criminal prosecution if the lots
are not cleaned up prior to the meeting of January 23, 1996.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to direct staff
to transmit a response on the DEIR to the Department of
Regional Planning which details the City's concerns with the
project and provide testimony to the County to oppose the
General Plan amendment when appropriate.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on the Criminal Justice
Commission, and the North County Transportation Coalition.
STAFF COMMENTS City Manager, George Caravalho, commented on Youth Task
Force and presentations.
COUNCILMEM 3ER Councilmember Heidt commented on Time Warner Cable rate
COMMENTS increase and MTA.
Councilmember Darcy asked that something be put in writing
on what the City is doing to prepare for the April 9, 1996
election, commented on probation camps asking for letters of
support, and the Antonovich Breakfast.
Mayor Boyer commented on Council compensation.
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed to closed session at 10:25 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION Mayor Boyer.announced that this closed session is for the
ANNOUNCEMENT purpose of conference with legal counsel on eristing litigation -
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - one matter - City of
Santa Clarita vs. CCV Partnership II. et al.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular meeting of the City
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Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that this
NEW BUSINESS
project is a request for approrimately 3,000 residential units
ITEM 1S
on 1,795 acres in San Francisquito Canyon just north of the
CITY COMMENTS ON
City on San Francisquito Road near the terminus of Copper
THE TESORO DEL
Hill Drive on a site known locally as Clougherty Ranch. The
VALLE DRAFT
Draft EIR for the Tesoro Del Valle project is available for
ENVIRONMENTAL
public review. The public hearing will be held before the Los
IMPACT REPORT
Angeles County Regional Planning Commission on January
24, 1996.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to direct staff
to transmit a response on the DEIR to the Department of
Regional Planning which details the City's concerns with the
project and provide testimony to the County to oppose the
General Plan amendment when appropriate.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Darcy reported on the Criminal Justice
Commission, and the North County Transportation Coalition.
STAFF COMMENTS City Manager, George Caravalho, commented on Youth Task
Force and presentations.
COUNCILMEM 3ER Councilmember Heidt commented on Time Warner Cable rate
COMMENTS increase and MTA.
Councilmember Darcy asked that something be put in writing
on what the City is doing to prepare for the April 9, 1996
election, commented on probation camps asking for letters of
support, and the Antonovich Breakfast.
Mayor Boyer commented on Council compensation.
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed to closed session at 10:25 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION Mayor Boyer.announced that this closed session is for the
ANNOUNCEMENT purpose of conference with legal counsel on eristing litigation -
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - one matter - City of
Santa Clarita vs. CCV Partnership II. et al.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular meeting of the City
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Council at 10:34 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, reported that a decision has been
ANNOUNCEMENT reached in this litigation.
ADJOURNMENT At 10:36 p.m., it was moved by Smyth and seconded by
Pederson to adjourn to the next regular meeting of the City
Council on January 23, 1996.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
MAYOR
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