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Home My WebLink About1996-08-27 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 5:30 P.M MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M AUGUST 27,1996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Boyer called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers•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 - anticipated litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(c) - one matter RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the closed session to the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:37 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in ANNOUNCEMENT closed session which was required to be reported. CITY CLERWS 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 Those addressing the Council were: Marsha McLean, John Steffan, Jay Kapac, Arnold Sisk, Robert Weller, Larry Bird. INVOCATION Councilmember Klajic gave the invocation presenting her son, Scott Klajic and the North Oaks Church of Christ Singers. PLEDGE OF Councilmember Klajic led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 items 13, 19, and 20 to be pulled for discussion, and item 28 to be continued to Sept. 10, 1996. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Majic to approve the minutes of June 25, July 9, August 6, 1996. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/ Mayor Boyer presented certificates to Candye Sousie, Deputy Myron RECOGNITIONS "Mac" MacDonald, Deputy Tom Jensen for "Steps to Success" program. Outgoing Planning Commissioners - Pat Modugno and Dave Doughman, and Outgoing Parks & Recreation Commissioners - Maria Aguilar and Todd Longshore were presented with plaques in recognition of their service to the community. PRESENTATIONS L.A. County Animal Care and Control, Pride in Parenting RECESS TO COMMUNITY Mayor Boyer recessed to the Community Recovery Agency at 6:50. RECOVERY AGENCY APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Iagjic to approve the minutes of July 9, 1996. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular meeting at 6:51 p.m. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE USE OF PROPOSITION C DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO RELIEVE OVERCROWDING FOR THE TRANSIT DEPENDENT - RESOLUTION N0.96-109 Adopt Resolution No. 96-109 and approve the MOU and authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR CDBG SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT PHASE I - PROJECT NO. 57-06 - Approve the specifications for this project and authorize the advertising for bids. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR CDBG EAST NEWHALL - PHASE II - PROJECT NO. 53-02 (PROJECT ACCEPTANCE) - ,..v Accept the work performed by R&H Paving, Inc.; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; direct staff to release the five percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices as provided by law have been filed. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF ASSESSOR'S DIGITAL DATA FOR THE STORMWATER UTILITY -Approve the agreement, and authorize the City Manager to sign for the purchase of the data. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION NO.5 INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, TRACT NO. 48108, WESTERN PACIFIC HOUSING.- RESOLUTION No. 96.110 Accept and file petition from Western Pacific Housing; adopt Resolution No. 96-110; and authorize the City Clerk to sign a Certificate of Acceptance for the landscape easements. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 48108 - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Approve the map; accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication; make certain findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate on the face of the map; instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Tract Map. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF VIA PRINCESSA EAST OF MAY WAY - RESOLUTION NO. 96-102 -Adopt Resolution No. 96-102. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR JOINT RESOLUTION OF NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1995.03 (LOCKHEED BUSINESS PARK ANNEXATION) - RESOLUTION NO. 96-91 - Adopt Resolution No. 96-91, authorizing the Mayor to sign the proposed property tag transfer resolution for transmittal to LAFCO for action by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR A JOINT RESOLUTION OF NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1994-01 (MAGIC FORD ANNEXATION) - RESOLUTION NO. 96-112 Adopt Resolution No. 96-112 for transmittal to LAFCO and action by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR ., PURCHASE OF YOUTH SPORTS UNIFORMS - Terminate the contract with Daniel's Fashions to provide uniforms for the youth sports program and award the remainder of the contract to the next lowest qualified bidder, All American Marketing Group. It is recommended that the youth sports uniform contract with Daniel's Fashions be terminated, and that the remainder of the contract be awarded to All American Marketing Group, in the amount of 16,172, renewable for up to two additional years at the City's discretion, for $36,943.83 a year. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR BUDGET FOR FAMILY CAMP- Adopt the budget for Family Camp and that it be added in to the Recreation Division's budget. _ ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR THE TOWSLEY CANYON ANNEXATION (ANNEXATION NO. 1989-01) Continue this item to a date uncertain. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR TRAFFIC ISSUES ON WILEY CANYON ROAD - Receive the staff report and direct staff to include the medium-term improvement alternative to address traffic issues on Wiley Canyon Road as part of the next year's capital improvement program and budget process. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to approve staff recommendation. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion approved. ITEM 14 CONSENT CALENDAR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 TO 1996-97 CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. RESOLUTION NO. 96-111 - Adopt Resolution No. 96-111, continuing appropriated funds from Fiscal Year 1995-96 to Fiscal Year 1996-97 and making appropriations for the amount budgeted. Approve FY 1995-96 and FY 1996-97 CIP budget adjustments as shown in Attachment A. ITEM 15 CONSENT CALENDAR CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE - RESOLUTION NO. 96-117- Adopt Resolution No. 96-117. ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES - Recently, the Information El r— Resources division of the Administrative Services Department has had some significant staff changes and vacancies. Technical consultant assistance is necessary for an interim period to maintain the City's technology environment. Approve contract for professional services with DevTech Migrations for a period of six months, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 with a 15% contingency from Account No. 01-4620-230. Funding for these services are available as a result of salary savings in the Information Resources Division. Authorize the City Manager to sign all documents related to this contract. ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR COMPUTER HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - Direct staff to issue a contract for services with Neocomp for $30,000, which will cover maintenance of personal computers and network (LAN) hardware and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts. Funds have been included in the 1996-1997 budget, Account No. 01-4620-227. ITEM 18 CONSENT CALENDAR TDA ARTICLE 8 FUNDS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-104 - Adopt Resolution No. 96-104. ITEM 19 CONSENT CALENDAR CROSSING GUARD SERVICE BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-108 - Adopt Resolution No. 96-108, and permit the school districts to hire and provide crossing guards at intersections in the vicinity of schools. Addressing the Council on this item was Joseph Fazio. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution No. 96-108. On roll call vote:. Ayes: Heidt, HIajic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-108 adopted ITEM 20 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF APPLICATION REQUESTING TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION INCORPORATED TO U.S. WEST INCORPORATED - RESOLUTION NO. 96-116 - Attorney Greg Gunther of Burke, Williams and Sorensen presented this item for discussion. Jeff Davis of Continental Cablevision answered questions. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 96-116 and that in the future staff notify •—+ Council of any type of control change so Council may request public meeting and invite Cable Company representatives to explain issues. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, HIajic, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-116 adopted ITEM 21 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 - RESOLUTION N0.96-107 - Adopt Resolution No. 96-107. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to adopt the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, HIajic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 22 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING 1996 CONGESTION Deputy City Clerk, Geri Davis, reported that all notices MANAGEMENT required have been posted. PROGRAM LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION Jeffrey Lambert, Planning Manager, reported that the annual REPORT - RESOLUTION report to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority verifies NO. 96-105 the City's compliance with the Congestion Management Program (CMP). Participation requires the adoption of a compliance resolution as well as the reporting of new development activity and transportation improvements to either credit or debit the "bank" established in the 1994 CMP. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to adopt Resolution No. 96-105, and direct staff to deliver it and the 1996 LIR to MTA on or before the September 1, 1996 deadline. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, HIajic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer 2 r— Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-105 adopted. ITEM 28 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING REVISED MASTER CASE Deputy City Clerk, Geri Davis, reported that all notices 95.049 TO ALLOW FOR required have been posted. THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 401 ACRE PROPERTY Glenn Adamick, Associate Planner, reported that this item is WITH TWO 18 HOLE a prezone, zone change, vesting tentative tract map, GOLF COURSES AND 73 conditional use permit, oak tree permit, hillside review and SINGLE FAMILY development review ,and certification of an environmental RESIDENTIAL LOTS impact report to allow for the development of the project site with two 18 hole golf courses, a clubhouse, lighted driving range, parking lots, and 73 single family residential lots for the property located east of Sand Canyon Road, north of Live Oak Springs Canyon Road, west of the Angeles National Forest, and south of Oak Spring Canyon Road. Project Applicant: Hunters Green Development Corporation. Addressing the Council on this item were: Anne Irvine, Dennis K. Ostrom, Marc Aronson, Connie Worden-Roberts, Bob Kellar, Stan Fargeon, Ted Robinson, Craig Feeder, Tim Ben Boydston, Doris M. Boydston, Lynne Plambeck, T.J.Glazier, Ruth Kelley, Henry Schultz, Allen E. Penrose, Ian Hill, Pat Saletore, John Newton, Richard Cunningham. Registering written comments on this item were: Michael Kotch-Scope, Chuck & Mary Jo Powell, Robert & Susan Good, Carl Goldman, Randy Popp, Terri Lee Popp, Gail McClain. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Smyth to approve Revised Master Case 95-049, subject to conditions, directing staff to prepare a resolution and ordinance for the Council's consideration at the September 10, 1996 meeting. The resolution will include language certifying the EIR, including findings for a statement of Overriding Consideration. Additional language to include protection of National Forest residents as well as Oak Springs Cyn. Residents. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer Noes: Majic 7 Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. HEM 24 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. Councilmember PUBLIC HEARING Klajic excused herself from this issue. IMPLEMENTATION OF Heidt to continue this item to the Adjourned Regular meeting RESIDENTIAL YARD Deputy City Clerk, Geri Davis, reported that all notices TRE"31INGS RECYCLING required have been posted. PROGRAM AND At a special meeting on August 6, 1996, the City Council reviewed and passed Ordinance No. 96-15 regarding the issue ADJUSTMENT OF Dennis Luppens, Administrative Assistant, reported that the RESIDENTIAL REFUSE purpose of this item is to receive public input on the RATE - RESOLUTION NO. implementation of a residential yard trimmings recycling 96-113 program at a monthly cost of $1.50 per single family household. To amend the residential refuse rate schedule and the franchise agreements to specify new yard trimming container services and suspension of further rate adjustments for a fifteen month period. Addressing the Council on this item were Marsha McLean, Ted Ludwig, Nancy Elam, Ann Irvine, Kenneth DeVoe, Pat Salatore, Arnold Sisk, Henry Schultz, Charles Caspary, Dennis Verner, Karl McCarthy, Robert Weller, Jan Meggs, Harvey Enceksoy. Registering written comments were: James Wolfe, Phil Ellis, Ted Ludwig. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. Following discussion it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to continue this item to the Adjourned Regular meeting of the City Council on September 3,1996. ITEM 25 UNFINISHED BUSINESS At a special meeting on August 6, 1996, the City Council reviewed and passed Ordinance No. 96-15 regarding the issue DAY TIME LOITERING - of Day Time Loitering to second reading. At this time, staff ORDINANCE NO. 96-15 would like to return to the City Council for the second reading and adoption of this ordinance. Mayor Boyer read the title to Ordinance No. 96-15. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 96-15. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth, Boyer City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title to Ordinance No. 96-27. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Elajic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 96-27 passed to second reading ITEM 27 The YouthMapping Project which the City is doing in NEW BUSINESS conjunction with the Boys' & Girls' Club, is a program SANTA CLARITA YOUTH designed to allow youth to canvass their community, MAPPING PROJECT identifying existing resources available to the youth of the community. The premise behind the program is that the youth themselves are best able to identify those programs and services which are resources to them. The program allows participants to gain experience and a sense of accomplishment as a "YouthMap" of the City emerges, and as they provide a valuable service to their peers. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to direct staff to continue with Project YouthMap as planned.. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 28 This item was continued to the regular meeting of September PASSPORT AGENCY 10, 1996. Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 96-15 adopted. ITEM 26 This ordinance would empower local law enforcement to NEW BUSINESS prevent citizens from interfering with a special event. INTERFERENCE WITH SPECIAL EVENTS - It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to introduce, ORDINANCE NO. 96-27 waive further reading, and pass to second reading of Ordinance No. 96-27. City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title to Ordinance No. 96-27. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Elajic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 96-27 passed to second reading ITEM 27 The YouthMapping Project which the City is doing in NEW BUSINESS conjunction with the Boys' & Girls' Club, is a program SANTA CLARITA YOUTH designed to allow youth to canvass their community, MAPPING PROJECT identifying existing resources available to the youth of the community. The premise behind the program is that the youth themselves are best able to identify those programs and services which are resources to them. The program allows participants to gain experience and a sense of accomplishment as a "YouthMap" of the City emerges, and as they provide a valuable service to their peers. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to direct staff to continue with Project YouthMap as planned.. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 28 This item was continued to the regular meeting of September PASSPORT AGENCY 10, 1996. ITEM 29 The County of Los Angeles currently administers an NEW BUSINESS assessment district within the City of Santa Clarita that STREET LIGHTING provides for the cost of maintenance and electricity for 14,000 MAINTENANCE street lights. Transfer of district administration to the City DISTRICT TRANSFER will provide enhanced local control and customer service. FROM LOS ANGELES It was moved by Smyth and seconded by HIajic to direct staff COUNTY Following discussion it was moved by Darcy and seconded by DRAFT HIajic to direct staff to proceed with the transfer of Los Angeles County Districts 1867 and LLA -1 to the City of Santa Clarita. On roll call vote: Ayes: HIajic, Smyth, Darcy, Heidt, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 30 NEW BUSINESS Mayor Boyer has requested the investigation of existing billboards located along the I-5 south of Calgrove and asked BILLBOARD SIGNS Code Enforcement staff to pursue the removal of these signs NEAR INTERSTATE 5 through the County of Los Angeles. AND CALGROVE that a formal request to the County of Los Angeles that BOULEVARD Addressing the Council on this item was Lynne Plambeck. PERIOD FOR THE It was moved by Smyth and seconded by HIajic to direct staff NEWHALL RANCH to forward the letter on behalf of the City Council to DRAFT Supervisor Antonovich requesting that permit requests for these signs be denied and the property owners be directed to remove them immediately. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to extend the meeting 5 minutes to be able to consider item 31. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 31 The draft Environmental Impact Report and Specific Plan for NEW BUSINESS the Newhall Ranch project were received on August 8, 19%, A REQUEST FOR AN Due to the size and scope of this project, it is recommended EXTENSION OF THE that a formal request to the County of Los Angeles that PUBLIC REVIEW recommends an extension of the review period for an PERIOD FOR THE additional 30 days. This would ultimately extend the public NEWHALL RANCH review period to a total of 120 days. DRAFT Si] e— ENVIRONMENTAL It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Majic to direct staff to IMPACT REPORT AND forward a formal request to the County of Los Angeles SPECIFIC PLAN recommending a public review period of 180 days for the Newhall Ranch Draft Environmental Impact Report and Specific Plan. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Boyer Noes: Smyth Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. REPORTS North County Transportation Coalition Elsmere Committee Report Chamber Liaison Community Activists Lia;on RECESS At 11:35 p.m. Mayor Boyer recessed to closed session. CLOSED SESSION Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that the purpose of ANNOUNCEMENT this closed session is Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(c) one matter. RECONVENE At 1:00 a.m. Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council. CITY ATTORNEY Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced that no action was ANNOUNCEMENT taken in closed session which was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT At 1:01a.m. it was moved by Smyth and seconded by Majic to adjourn to September 3, 1996, Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting, Council Chambers. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. MAYOR 11