HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-02-13 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
FEBRUARY 13, 1996
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Boyer called to order the special meeting of the City Council at
6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation.
RECESS At 6:01 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed to closed session in the Orchard
Room.
CLOSED SESSION City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for
ANNOUNCEMENT the purpose of conference with legal counsel - existing litigation -
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - one matter - Castaic Lake
Water Agency vs. City of Santa Clarita and Redevelopment Agency
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 no action was taken in
ANNOUNCEMENT closed session that was required to be reported.
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: Don Masters, 25370 Via Palacio,
Valencia, regarding vandalism in Valencia home adjacent to the
paseos; Bob Lathrop, 25105 I ighspring, Newhall, regarding an ad
hoc committee for protection of ground water; John Steffen, (gave no
address,)regarding fee for candidate statements; Carl Kanowsky,
22518 Jeniel Court, Santa Clarita, regarding the re -opening of the
public hearing for Porta Bella; Connie Worden-Roberts, 27015
Littlefield, Valencia, regarding development agreement for Porta
Bella and transportation. Written comment was received by Larry
Bird, 24877-109 Walnut Street, Newhall, regarding signal at 15th
and San Fernando Road.
INVOCATION Councilmember Heidt gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF Councilmember Heidt led the Pledge of Allegiance with the support of
ALLEGIANCE the Boys Scouts.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve the
agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve the
minutes of January 9, 1996.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve the minutes
of January 23, 1996.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY WELLNESS FOUNDATION HEALTH PARTNERSHIP GRANT
LETTER OF SUPPORT - The City is participating in a collaborative community process for a
preventative health grant. A letter of support is required from all participants as part of the grant
application due on March 31, 1996.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT (LACFCD) TRACT NOS. 31631 AND 31672, PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 1764 -
RESOLUTION NO. 96-13 - This is a resolution to authorize the transfer of Private Drain No. 1764
to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, (LACFCD) and to request LACFCD to accept this
transfer. This is necessary for the LACFCD to commence maintaining said storm drain.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT (LACFCD) TRACT NO. 43156, PRIVATE DRAIN NO.1887 - RESOLUTION NO.
96-14 - This is a resolution to authorize the transfer of Private Drain No. 1887 to the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District (LACFCD) and to request LACFCD to accept this transfer. This is
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necessary for LACFCD to commence maintaining said storm drain
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
ONE-WAY STOP INSTALLATION AT INTERSECTIONS OF: DEL MONTE DRIVE AND
GOLDCREST DRIVE, DEL MONTE DRIVE/ARROYO PARK DRIVE AND SUMMIT PLACE,
ARROYO PARK DRIVE AND SINGING HILLS DRIVE . RESOLUTION NO. 96-16 - The
Transit Division has requested the Traffic Engineering Section consider installing a one-way stop
control at the intersection of Del Monte Drive and Goldcrest Drive on January 9, 1996. The request
was initiated as a safety concern for children who cross Goldcrest Drive at this location to use a new
school bus stop west of the intersection.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 47626 - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF
OFFERS OF DEDICATION - This project was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors on May 7, 1992 by CUP No. 89-150-950 and Tentative Tract Map No. 47626-(5). The
property is located on the northwest corner of Ron Ridge Drive at Pamplico Drive.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUMMARY VACATION OF DEVELL ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 96-10 - This item is on the
agenda to precess the vacation of Devell Road. The vacation of this road has been requested by a
property owner whose lot is encumbered by the easement for the private and future street for
Devell Road.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
MINT CANYON RIVER PARK ACQUISITION - On November 14, 1995, the City Council
authorized acquisitions for the Mint Canyon River Park Parcels totaling $158,500. Changes in
parcel acquisition size, and final negotiations has reduced the total amount to $138,967, and
changed the distribution.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF MASTER'S COLLEGE LEASE FOR NEWHALL
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE - The city and Master's College have negotiated a 15 year lease
for the use of a parcel as a neighborhood park site. The site is located at the terminus of 3rd Street
near Race Street in the Newhall community.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY PARKS EARTHQUAKE POOL REPAIR PROJECT NO. PR 95-039 PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Acceptance of Project #PR95-039,
Earthquake Repairs to Newhall and Santa Clarita Parks swimming pools at a cost of $350,703. The
project is eligible for FEMA reimbursement.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROPOSITION A/NORTH OAKS POOL REPAIR - RESOLUTION NO. 96-17 - Because of
natural adjustments through the years under North Oaks Pool, the soil has caused the pool to shift
slightly, affecting the proper drainage of the gutter system, thus allowing proper filtration. The
project is estimated to cost $35,000.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHUCK PONTIUS COMMUTER RAIL. TRAIL - PROJECT NO. 99-029-02 - PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE Council acceptance of a trail project generally located along Soledad Canyon Road
between Commuter Way and Camp Plenty Road.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
EASEMENT DEED FOR TRES ROBLES HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION 04 - A Grant of
Easement to the City of Santa Clarita from the Tres Robles Homeowner's Association No. 4 to
access the Santa Clara River Trail Phase II.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR BUS STOP DISPLAY UNIT PROJECT In July of 1995,
the Transit Division was awarded a grant in the amount of $30,000 by the Air Quality Management
District to complete a bus stop display unit project. The AQMD grant covers 85% of the total
project costs while the City has agreed to fund 15% of the total project costs, $4,500, with
Proposition A Local Return.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 39 4, AND 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-19 - Resolution approves and
ratifies payment the demands presented in the check registers.
PORTABELLA
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to approve
the consent calendar. Councilmember Heidt abstained from
Item #6 due to the proximity of her residence.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Pederson, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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AGREEMENT- Rich Henderson, City Planner, reported that this is a continued
ORDINANCE NO. 96-4 item regarding the Porta Bella Development Agreement. At the
January 23, 1996 regular Council meeting, Council direct staff
to bring the Development Agreement to this meeting with all
exhibits.
Council discussion included the Metrolink station, clarification
of indemnification and liability, cost of insurance, clarification
of the City being named additional insured, and roads.
City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title to Ordinance No. 96-
4.
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve the
Development Agreement, waive further reading, and adopt
Ordinance No. 96-4.
The motion was amended by Darcy and seconded by Pederson to
continue the second reading to February 27th for the
opportunity of the public to fully review the Development
Agreement with input by February 20th.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Boyer
�., Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
ITEM 16 Rick Putnam, Director, Parks, Recreation and Community
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Services, gave an update on the progress of the Park
CITY CENTRAL PARK Development Plan for the City Central Park Site. Consultant,
UPDATE Mr. Fishman, made a presentation to Council on the public
participation meetings.
Those addressing the Council were: Mark Rafter, Scott Schauer,
Jeff Long, Frank Ferry, Roy Johnson, Xavier Baldwin, Steve
Sager, Paula Berriz, Elaine Bingham, Dave Ends, Al Ferdman,
James Green, Renee Sobel, Arnold Mann, Cindy Bier, Laurene
Weste, Jeff Wheeler. Written comments were received from:
Shelly Kampe, Peter Herne, Michael Cannata.
Following discussion regarding the types of use of the Central
Park, the amount of territory the population participation rate
by percentage breaks down to be, it was moved by Pederson and
seconded by Darcy to direct staff to continue with the public
participation process.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 17
Rick Putnam, Director, Parks, Recreation and Community
NEW BUSINESS
Services, reported that the purpose of this item is for Council
SANTA CLARA RIVER
adoption of the alignment and features of a trail project
TRAIL - PHASE III
generally located along Soledad Canyon Road between
PROJECT NO. 99-047 -
Commuter Way and Bouquet Canyon Road; and along Valencia
ALIGNMENT AND
Boulevard between Bouquet Canyon Road and Creekside Road.
FEATURES
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to adopt the
trail alignment and features described and proceed with design
on that basis; authorize the City Manager to execute associated
easement documents.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 18 Rick Putnam, Director, Parks, Recreation and Community
NEW BUSINESS Services, reported that the purpose of this item is for appraisal,
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE environmental site assessment, preliminary title search, and
ASSESSMENT legal review for the 6.6 acre site at the entry to Ed Davis Park
from the Old Road, adjacent and south of the recently
purchased 53.9 acre Rivendale property.
It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Darcy to
appropriate $15,000 for the capital project "Rivendale
Recreational Acquisition," Account No. 28-99058-410 from
interest revenue previously received in Account No. 28-3431 to
contract professional services for property appraisal,
environmental site assessment, preliminary title search, legal
review, and other required research for parcel acquisition.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Pederson, Heidt, Smyth, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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RECESS
Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
ITEM 19
Jan Bear, Senior Building Engineer, reported that this item is
NEW BUSINESS
to request that the City Council establish a final cut-off date
TERMINATION OF
with respect to allowing private storage containers within the
ENCROACHMENT
public right-of-way.
PERMITS FOR
(ICBG).
PRIVATE STORAGE
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Pederson to adopt
CONTAINERS WITHIN
Resolution No. 96-18 and direct staff to facilitate the removal of
THE PUBLIC RIGHT -OF-
all private storage containers from the public right-of-way by
WAY - RESOLUTION NO.
July 17, 1996.
96-18
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Pederson, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: Heidt
Resolution No. 96-18 adopted.
ITEM 20
Ruben Barrera, Building Official, reported that every three
NEW BUSINESS
years the model codes (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and
ADOPTION OF 1994
Plumbing Codes) are republished to include technical changes
.. EDITION OF THE
adopted by the State. Ordinance No. 96-9 recognizes the
UNIFORM
adoption of the 1994 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code
MECHANICAL CODE -
published by the International Conference of Building Officials
ORDINANCE NO. 96-9
(ICBG).
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96-
9.
It was moved by Pederson and seconded by Smyth to introduce,
waive further reading, and set public hearing on March 12, 1996
for Ordinance No. 96-9, which adopts the 1994 edition of the
Uniform Mechanical code, including appendices and
amendments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: Heidt
Ordinance No. 96-9 passed to second reading
ITEM 21
NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Heidt returned at 9:38 p.m. Mayor, Carl Boyer,
COUNCILMEMBER reported that the City Councilmembers of the Santa Clarita are
COMPENSATION compensated monthly by the City for the hard work and long
hours they contribute to the leadership of our local government.
The Government Code sets forth basic provisions which allow
regular adjustments to City Council compensation. The Santa
Clarita City Councilmembers have not adopted a Council
compensation adjustment for over three (3) years. At this time,
Council compensation adjustments are proposed.
Mayor Boyer read the title to Ordinance 96-11.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to introduce,
waive further reading and pass to second reading, Ordinance
No. 96-11.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Pederson, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: Darcy
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 96-11 passed to second reading.
ITEM 22
Steve Stark, Administrative Services Director, reported that
NEW BUSINESS
staff is evaluating the replacement of the Wang computer
FINANCIAL
system. To support current and future applications, hardware
MANAGEMENT
and software for the City's database applications will be
REPLACEMENT
acquired and installed within the next two months. This
SYSTEM
hardware and software will provide the basic structure to
support the City's core financial applications and to prepare for
future information needs.
It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to authorize the
City Manager to purchase this technology through the State and
County technology contracts and initiate a capital lease with $1
buy out through Municipal Leasing Associates for $218,676, and
sign all associate documents.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Pederson, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
STAFF COMMENTS City Manager, George Caravalho, suggested that since March
26, 1996, is election night, moving the Hunter's Green Public
Hearing to Monday, March 25, 1996, at 6:30 p.m., and having a
light Council agenda on March 26, 1996. All Councilmembers
agreed.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Boyer asked that he get his copy of the agenda by
Wednesday, February 21, 1996, by 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT At 9:55 p.m., it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to
adjourn in honor of Frenchy LaGrasse.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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