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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
RECESS
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:00 PAL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 PAL
JUNE 11, 1996
Mayor Boyer called to order the special meeting of the City Council at
6:01 p.m.
All Councilmembers were present.
There was no public participation.
At 6:03 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed to closed session in the Orchard
Room.
CLOSED SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for
the purpose of conference with legal counsel
- existing litigation -
Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - Walter Greer et.al. vs. City of
Santa Clarita (Case #BC 117310) -Conference with legal counsel -
existing litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) existing
litigation - S.C.O.P.E. vs. City of Santa Clarita ( Case #BC150511)
matters. Councilmember Majic abstained from discussion
of
S.C.O.P.E. vs City of Santa Clarita.
RECESS
Mayor Boyer recessed the closed session to the regular meeting of the
City Council at 6:30 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY
ANNOUNCEMENT
City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in
closed session which was required to be reported.
CITY CLERWS
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: Dennis Horn, 25016 Wiley
Canyon Road, Newhall, regarding the condition on Wiley Canyon Rd.;
Joan Dunn, Canyon Country, regarding the first amendment rights;
Ed Dunn, Canyon Country, regarding striping of Sierra Highway.
City Manager, George Caravalho, stated the issue on Wiley Canyon
Rd. will be on the Council agenda at the next meeting.
INVOCATION Mayor Boyer gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF Mayor Boyer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to approve the
agenda with the exception of items 4, 6 & 8 to be pulled for
discussion.
With no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to approve the
minutes of May 28, 1996, as amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS/ Mayor Boyer presented Jason Reifman with a Caught You Doing
RECOGNITIONS Something Good Award; Councilmember Darcy presented Jason with
a certificate from the County; and Jeff Davis, representing
Continental Cable presented Jason with a $500.00 check.
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
NEWHALL CREEK EROSION PROTECTION -PROJECT N0.85 034 -PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE - On October 10, 1995, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Cal
Fran Engineering. Accept the work performed by Cal Fran Engineering; direct the City Clerk to file
the Notice of Completion for the project, and direct staff to release the 10% retention 35 days after
the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law have been filed.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
PURCHASE OF VEHICLE - Request City Council authorization to purchase an additional vehicle
for the various field activities and administrative purposes. Direct staff to issue a purchase order
to Galpin Ford in the amount of $16,291.63 for the purchase of a four -door sedan as specified in Bid
No. BS -95-96-19, to be paid from Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Account No. 01-9200-
405.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
CORPORATE YARD, PHASE II - PROJECT 94-009 - PROJECT AWARD - On May 15,1996
bids were opened for the construction of Phase H Improvements to the City Field Services Facility.
The project was designed and bid as four distinct construction alternatives. Upon review of the bids
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and due to budget constraints, only the Base Bid and alternate number one will be awarded at this
time. The scope of work for these efforts consists of 4,200 square feet of new office space with an
additional 4,200 square feet of mezzanine space directly above the offices. Approve the award of
the contract for improvements to the Corporate Yard, Phase II, Project No. 94-009, to Gamma
Construction as the most qualified lowest bidder in the amount of $436,084, and authorize
$65,412.60 (15 percent) for change orders to construct the Base Bid and Alternative No. 1 items
only; authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all documents relating to this contract,
and approve the construction plans and specifications for the project.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
FY 1995-96 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 95-040 - AWARD
PROJECT - 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. Approve the plans and specifications; award the contract to Asphalt Maintenance
Company of California, the lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $289,360.16 and authorize a 20
percent contingency expenditure should any change orders to the contract become necessary, and
authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all documents relating to this contract.
Addressing the Council on this item was: Roy Allen.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Mgjic to reject all bids
and re -advertise the project.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
CAMP PLENTY ROAD - NO STOPPING - RESOLUTION NO. 96-79 - The merchants and the
owner of the El Centro Shopping Center, requested the City establish a parking restriction along
Camp Plenty Road in front of the shopping center. The shopping center is located on the west side
of Camp Plenty Road north of Soledad Canyon Road. Adopt Resolution No. 96-79, establishing a
no -stopping zone on the west side of Camp Plenty Road, 35 feet to 615 feet north of Soledad
Canyon Road.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
POSTING OF AGENDAS AND OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS - Upon incorporation, three
public places were designated for posting of all Council and Commission agendas and any other
official postings. The Post Office has a new policy to improve the look of their lobbies and therefore,
the City can no longer post agendas in the Post Office lobby. Adopt Resolution No. 96-81.
Addressing the Council on this item were: John Steffen and Joan Dunn.
It was moved by Klejic and seconded by Smyth to adopt
Resolution No. 96-81.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: HIajic, Smyth, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 96-81 adopted.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR ANNEXATION NO- 95-006 (MASTER CASE NO. 92-242),
THE "NORTH VALENCIA" ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION NO. 96-84 - 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"North Valencia"
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 approximately 874 acres, located south of Newhall Ranch Road, east of Avenue Anza, north of
Magic Mountain Parkway and the Auto Center and west of Valencia Blvd. And Bouquet Canyon
Road adjacent to the City boundary in the North Valencia area. Adopt Resolution No. 96-84,
making application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for the "North Valencia"
annexation, Annexation No. 95-006 (Master Case No. 92-242).
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - Purchase and install a television system capable of supplying a
television signal to the local cable companies. This signal will allow for live telecast of meetings
held in the City Hall Council Chambers to the community.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to award a
contract to American Video Communications in the amount of
$182,290 plus approximately 4% for contingencies for the
purchase and installation of the television system; authorize
the transfer of $185,000 from contingency account #01-4101-
290 to account #01-4630-402; and authorize the City Manager
to execute all contracts, documents and change orders.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, HIajic, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPLICATION FOR STATE/LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS -
RESOLUTION NO. 96-76 - Caltrans is currently accepting project applications for the eighth cycle
of the State/Local Transportation Partnership Program (SLTPP). The SLTPP is a state sponsored
program designed to encourage local agencies to support roadway improvements with funds other
than gas tax or developer contributions. Only contract and construction engineering costs are
eligible for reimbursement. The percentage of reimbursement is expected to be between 3.5 and 19
percent of the actual project contract costs. Adopt Resolution No. 96-76, and authorize the City
Engineer to submit these projects to Caltrans for consideration.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BELL 3174 - As a result of conversations between Mayor
Pro Tem Smyth and members of the local education community, the City Council is requested to
oppose Assembly Bill 3174 (Brulte) relating to school development fees. AB 3174 specifically seeks
to legislatively repeal three court decisions, including the 1991 Williams S. Hart Union High School
district v. Regional Planning Commission, County of Los Angeles, which broadened local agencies'
authority to consider the impact of new development on school facilities. Oppose Assembly Bill
3174 and transmit position statements to members of Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation,
League of California Cities, Contract Cities Association and Independent Cities Association.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
REFER MASTER CASE 95-049 (HUNTERS GREEN GOLF COURSE PROJECT) TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION DUE TO RECENT PROJECT MODIFICATIONS - The City
Council has conducted two public hearings on the above referenced project, one at City Hall and the
other on the project site. The applicant recently proposed modifications to the project which require
additional environmental review. Refer Master Case 95-049 to the Planning Commission for their
review and recommendation.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NO. 21 AND 22 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-83 - Resolution approves and
ratifies payment the demands presented in the check registers. Adopt Resolution No. 96-83.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Klajic to approve the
consent calendar with the exceptions of items 4, 6 & 8 which
were removed from the consent calendar for discussion.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, MAjic, Heidt, Darcy, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 13
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
A PREZONE,
City Clerk, Donna Grindey, reported that all notices required
ANNEXATION
have been posted.
AGREEMENT, VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP,
Jeffrey Lambert, City Planner, reported that the Prezone,
Agreement, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Oak
OAK TREE PERMIT, AND
Annexation
Tree Permit, and Review and Certification of an
REVIEW AND
Environmental Impact Report to allow for the development of
CERTIFICATION OF AN
a 377 acre site with a Business Park that would allow up to
ENVIRONMENTAL
four million square feet of industrial development. The
IMPACT REPORT
project is located at the northern terminus of Rye Canyon
Road at 25100 Rye Canyon Road. Applicant: Lockheed Martin
Corporation.
Fred Foliated, Associate Planner, gave a slide presentation to
the City Council. Sam Reed, consultant, explained to the City
Council overriding considerations, air quality, and number of
Oak trees to be removed from the site. Terry Austin,
consultant Traffic Engineer, explained to City Council the
traffic issues.
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting.
At 8:15 p.m., Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting.
Proponents addressing the Council were: Ken Philbrick, Joel
Miller.
Opponents addressing the Council were: Connie Worden-
Roberts, Mark Subbotin.
Rebuttal was made by Joel Miller.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
Following Council discussion regarding roads, collection of
B&T fees, extension of a road west to Interstate 5,
underground gas storage, formation of B&T District, specifics
of overriding considerations, and following the reading of the
title to Ordinance No. 96-22, it was moved by Darcy and
seconded by Majic to waive further reading and pass to second
reading Ordinance No. 96-22, as amended, approving
Annexation & Development Agreement upon approval of the
City Attorney, and Resolution No. 96-74 to be brought back to
City Council on June 25, 1996, with adoption of the
Ordinance.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Ordinance 96-22 passed to second reading.
ITEM 14
Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
update of Golden Valley Assessment District 92-2. This item
is on the agenda requesting City Council to approve the
PUBLIC HEARING
City Clerk, Donna Grindey, reported that all notices required
1996/97 BUDGET AND
have been posted.
CAPITAL
various different forms of Fiscal Agent Agreement and
IMPROVEMENT
Terri Maus, Assistant to City Manager, reported that this
PROGRAM AND FIVE
item is on the agenda to conduct a formal public hearing
YEAR CIP
on
the proposed 1996/97 Budget and the Five Year CIP. As
represented in earlier budget discussions, the document
presented is balanced.
Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to schedule the
Budget and 5 Year CIP for adoption at the June 25, 1996
meeting of the City Council and to set a public hearing for
NPDES for the meeting of June 25, 1996.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Smyth, Heidt, Majic, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Steve Stark, Director, Administrative Services, reported that
at the meeting of May 28, 1996, City Council was given an
GOLDEN VALLEY
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
update of Golden Valley Assessment District 92-2. This item
is on the agenda requesting City Council to approve the
92-2 - APPROVAL TO
SELL BONDS
issuance of a series of bonds. It is also necessary at this time
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-85
to rescind previously adopted Resolution Nos. 92-231, 92-232,
and 93-38. These resolutions, among other things, authorized
various different forms of Fiscal Agent Agreement and
approved the sale of the CiWs limited obligation improvement
bonds and related documents upon the terms and conditions
stated therein. These bonds were related to the original five
developers. The current resolution approves the sale of bonds
with just the one developer, AMCAL.
Those addressing the City Council on this issue were: Percy
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Vaz, Connie Worden-Roberts, Jack Kurtz, William Sloan, and
Franz Eckhart.
Following Council discussion regarding the bond reserve, a
park, diversion of funds, it was moved by Darcy and seconded
by Heidt to adopt Resolution No. 96-65 approving Fiscal Agent
Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, Official Statement
and Related Documents and authorizing actions with respect
thereto, and rescinding certain prior resolutions, and subject
to City Attorney approval.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 16
Bahman Janka, Traffic Engineer, reported that in October,
1995, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 95-116 that
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
the City of Santa Clarita Traffic Signal Priority
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
PRIORITY EVALUATION
established
System. This system, combined with the thoughtful allocation
for traffic signal projects, provides
- STATUS REPORT -
of limited funding sources
maximum traffic safety in the community by prioritizing
RESOLUTION NO. 96-75 -
candidate intersections which are competing for traffic
signals. This item describes the results of the 1996-97 signal
priority evaluation.
Addressing the City Council on this issue was Nick Teeter.
It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to adopt
Resolution No. 96-75, establishing 4 -way stop controls at Lost
Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road as an interim measure
for traffic signalization; select the intersection of La Glorita
Circle/Evans Avenue and Wiley Canyon Road to be signalized
from the City's current signal priority list; and approve the
use of the $140,000 appropriated for traffic signals in the five
year Capital Improvement Program to be used for the
signalization of La Glorita Circle/Evans Avenue and Wiley
Canyon Road and direct staff to proceed with the signal design
process.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Klajic, Heidt, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 96-75 adopted.
rITEM 17
NEW BUSINESS
City Manager, George Caravalho, reported that on May 7,
1996 a study session was facilitated by Michael Freedman
E DOWNTOWN NEWHALL
of
the urban design firm, Freedman, Tung and Bottomley to
IMPROVEMENT
discuss the "Downtown Newhall Improvement Program" that
PROGRAM
was developed over an eighteen month time period and
DEVELOPMENT
included seven public workshops, a combined study session,
ADMINISTRATION
and additional group meetings between staff and property
owners / merchants. The study session was intended to
provide the City Council an opportunity to receive a summary
presentation of the program from Michael Freedman and hear
additional public comments prior to formally considering the
program document. The document which was distributed
prior to the May 7, 1996 study session is a comprehensive
description of a course of action that will result in the
restoration of the economic and physical vitality of Downtown
Newhall.
Addressing the Council on this issue were: Richard Rioux,
Carol Rock, Marsha McLean, Vickie Rudolph, Laurens Weste,
Ingrid Boydston, Frank Maga, Donna Glasnow, Lynn Wise,
Tim Boydston, Tom Frew, Doug Wubbena, Allan Cameron,
Chris Townley, Marc Aronsen, Connie Worden-Roberts, Carl
Kanowsky, Larry Bird, John Steffen, Cy Amitin. Written
comment were received from Wayne Donaldson and Patricia
Natasia.
Following discussion regarding vacant property issues, a
citizen committee, it was moved by Klajic and seconded by
Darcy to take the moderate position, form a commission to
oversee the revitalization, to move forward with the concept,
and to return to Council at appropriate intervals.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Maiic, Boyer
Noes: Smyth
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 18
NEW BUSINESS
This item is on the agenda for the approval of a Memorandum
MEMORANDUM OF
of Understanding for the use of Economic Development
Administration (E.D.A.) Grant funds for the Edwards
UNDERSTANDING FOR
Theater
project located at 18830 Soledad Canyon Road.
THE USE OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by ICA* to authorize the
ADMINISTRATION
City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding;
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(E.D.A-) GRANT FUNDS
approve a public funding contribution of $500,000 in E.D.A.
FOR THE EDWARDS
funds towards the construction of infrastructure
improvements associated with the project; and direct staff to
THEATER PROJECT
include appropriation of $500,000 in EDA monies in the 96/97
LOCATED AT 18830
would best fulfill the City's needs for this project.
SOLEDAD CANYON
budget.
ROAD
On roll call vote:
FERNANDO ROAD TO
Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer
RAINBOW GLEN DRIVE -
Noes: None
PROJECT N0.86-024 -
Excused: None
AWARD DESIGN
Absent: None
CONTRACT
Motion carried.
ITEM 18
On April, 25, 1995, City Council adopted Magic Mountain / Via
NEW BUSINESS
Princessa from Rainbow Glen Drive to San Fernando Road as
the preferred alternative roadway link. Ten firms submitted
COMMUNITY
STRATEGIC PLANNING
written proposals to the City, and Staff determined that ASL
ITEM NO. 1- MAGIC
would best fulfill the City's needs for this project.
MOUNTAIN PARKWAY /
Addressing the Council on this item were: Dean Cheeseman,
VIA PRINCESSA
EXTENSION SAN
Laurens Weste, Scott Bentley, Carl Kanowsky, and Connie
FERNANDO ROAD TO
Worden-Roberts.
RAINBOW GLEN DRIVE -
It was moved by Heidt and seconded by HIajic to authorize the
PROJECT N0.86-024 -
City Manager to execute the contract for the Phase I design
AWARD DESIGN
services of the subject project with ASL, in an amount not to
CONTRACT
exceed $498,360, plus $50,000 for contingency costs; authorize
$200,000 STP funds expenditure from the 1995/96 project
budget and $350,000 STP and Proposition A funds from the
proposed 1996/97 fiscal year project budget (subject to the
City Council approval of the 1996/97 fiscal year budget).
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer
Noes: None
Excused: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT At 11:40 p.m., it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Majic
to adjourn in memory of Michael Hoefilin, Jordan Koscielny,
and Gardiner Spring.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
MAYOR
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