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Home My WebLink About1996-09-10 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL 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. SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Boyer called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation. RECESS At 6:08 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 - pending litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - two matters: Greer vs. City of Santa Clarita; Thompson vs. City of Santa Clarita. City Attorney, Carl Newton announced that two subsequent need items have arisen since the posting of the agenda. Pending litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a) - two matters: Hunsaker vs. City of Santa Clarita and Olsen vs. City of Santa Clarita. It was moved by Smyth and second by Klajic to add these two items to the Closed Session Agenda. On Roll Call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Smyth, Darcy, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:38 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 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 Deputy 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, 24519 Breckenridge Place, Santa Clarita, regarding Chiquita Landfill appeal/Elsmere; Pat Saletore, 22610 Lilac, Saugus, regarding Chiquita Canyon Landfill; Merry Farmer, 23846 Laurelwood Lane, Valencia, regarding Chiquita Canyon Landfill; Yolanda M. Keymalent, 29009 Morningride Drive, Val Verde, regarding Chiquita Canyon Landfill; Jay Kapac, 30549 San Martinez, Val Verde, regarding Chiquita Canyon Landfill; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Av., Canyon Country, regarding Chiquita Canyon Landfill; and Lewis Berti, 30718 San Martinez Rd., Val Verde, regarding the environment. Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Public Works requested Council consideration of appeal of Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission Action of September 11, 1996, regarding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill expansion. Mayor Boyer directed staff to place this item on the agenda of the regular City Council Meeting of September 24, 1996, and to be prepared to follow through completely on September 25, 1996. INVOCATION Councilmember Darcy gave the invocation presenting Pastor William Hayley - First Christian Church of Canyon Country. PLEDGE OF Councilmember Darcy led the Pledge of Allegiance. ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Majic to approve the agenda with the exception of item No. 1 which was pulled for discussion. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Klajic and seconded by Darcy to approve the minutes of August 27, 1996, as amended. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/ Mayor Boyer recognized the Hart Pony League Softball Team for RECOGNITIONS winning the National Championship on August 3, 1996; and the Dentists involved in: "Emergency Referral Network of Dentists of the Foundation for Children's Dental Health." PRESENTATIONS George Caravalho, City Manager, made a presentation on "Character Counts." It was moved by Darcy and second by HIajic to accept report and support "Character Counts" in Santa Clarita. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Bill Hussey & Associates gave a presentation and update on Elsmere Canyon. RECESS TO NEWHALL Mayor Boyer recessed to the Newhall Redevelopment Agency at 7:37 REDEVELOPMENT p.m. (see Newhall Redevelopment Agency Minutes.) AGENCY RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m. It was moved by Smyth and second by HIajic to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 1 to be pulled for discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RECESS Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:01 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION SCHOOL PROGRAM • The City is operating under a federally mandated stormwater permit from the State of California and is required by the permit to implement a public information program. The City of Santa Clarita has developed a comprehensive public information program to help educate the public on protecting the environment, including our groundwater, rivers, and the ocean. The ultimate goal of the program is to minimize surface runoff pollution which will protect the Santa Clara River and the ocean, and will ensure compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act. Approve the award of contract for the development and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention School Program as the most qualified lowest bidder and authorize the Mayor to execute contract with The Handelman Link Corporation in an amount not to exceed $49,986.80, and to authorize the City Manager to approve and execute any change orders or associated documents. City staff will negotiate contract terms with The Handelman Link Corporation to identify possible cost savings, which could lower the final cost of the program. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to have the consultant train volunteers in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention School Program, to step in and follow through as the consultants step away. On roll call vote: Ayes: Majic, Heidt, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTOMATED MAPPING SOFTWARE PURCHASE - The purchase of automated mapping software for the Stormwater Utility. Authorize staff to purchase the automated mapping software in the amount of $25,312.09 from Environmental Systems Research Institute from Account No. 51- 5610-402. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - Approval of Exhibit F of the Funding and Acquisition Agreement consistent with the Engineer's Report for the District. Approve Exhibit F, which identifies the discrete improvements in Golden Valley Road Assessment District No. 92-2 and is part of the Funding and Acquisition Agreement approved by the City Council on February 2, 1992. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR LA GLORITA CIRCLE - RELOCATION OF PASSENGER LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE FOR WILEY CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - RESOLUTION NO. 96-119 - This resolution is to authorize the relocation of the existing passenger loadinglunloading zone to the front of the school and to allow on -street vehicle parking at its previous location. This would help improve the circulation and increase the number of available spaces for the passenger loading/unloading zone in front of the school and number of available spaces for the passenger loading/unloading zone in front of the school and would minimize the impact on the availability of on -street parking spaces in the neighborhood. Adopt Resolution No. 96-119. Establish a passenger loading/unloading zone along the south side of La Glorita Circle and remove the existing passenger loading/unloading zone and allow vehicle parking along the south side of La Glorita Circle. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR SAN FERNANDO ROAD WIDENING PHASE II & V - PROJECT NO. 96-036 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - On April 26, 1994, Council awarded a contract for the subject project to Reyes - Security, Joint Venture. This project consisted of two phases of the San Fernando Road Improvements Project, which were combined and advertised as a single contract. Accept the work performed by Reyes -Security, Joint Venture; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; direct staff to release the retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. 0 ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL - PHASE III - PROJECT NO. 99-047 - PROJECT FEATURES - city council approve budget transfers to allow construction of bridge, undercrossing, and protective rock lining (riprap) improvements for a bike path currently under design. Authorize budget transfers of $1,230,000 to the Santa Clara River Trail - Phase III project for the purposes of constructing bridge, undercrossing, and riprap improvements. Approve entering into a contract with ASL Consulting Engineers not to exceed $45,000 for design of the bike path bridge. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR PURCHASE OF THREE COPIERS - Three copiers have recently begun to experience sufficient breakdowns to cause them to be deemed unreliable. The specific copiers affected are located in the Parks and Recreation, Building and Engineering Services and Planning areas. To facilitate the replacement of the copiers, staff recommends taking advantage of the lease purchase provisions in the MWB Business Systems contract with the City of Long Beach. Authorize the lease purchase and maintenance of three Sharp copiers from MWB Business Systems under the agreement previously established with City of Long Beach. Funds for FY 96/97 in the amount of $9,370 have been budgeted in Account Nos. 01-4630-220 and 51-5600-220. Authorize the City Manager to execute contract documents and approve any contract changes. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 33 AND 34 - RESOLUTION NO. 96-118 - Resolution approves and ratifies payment the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 96-118. It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Majic to adopt the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Consent Calendar adopted. ITEM 9 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING STUDENT MONTHLY Geri Davis, Deputy City Clerk, reported that all notices PASS AND DIAL -A -RIDE required have been posted. FARE STRUCTURE CHANGE Ron Kilcoyne, Transportation Manager, reported that Santa Clarita Transit currently charges youths and students ages 5 through 17 and full time high school and college students over 17 years of age, a $.50 cash fare and $10 for a monthly pass on local buses. At this time, staff recommends an October 1, 1996 student monthly pass fare of $15.00, in order to improve the farebox recovery ratio, and also to be consistent with fares charged by other agencies. Even with the increase, a 25% discount is still available compared to Hart School District fees and the cash fare on local buses. Addressing the Council on this item were Thomas Phifer, Susan Rosenberg, Stanley Sierad, Brad Berens. Registering written comments on this item were Arthur W. Noll, Richard T. Olowine, Helen Orkwiszeski, Eleanor H. Olewine, Larry Howald, Elizabeth A. McGure. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. Following discussion, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to approve the recommended changes with the continuation of reduced fare for low-income, seniors and disabled. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Darcy, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 10 Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT TO THE Geri Davis, Deputy City Clerk, reported that all notices UNIFIED required have been posted. DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATING THE Laura Stotler, Associate Planner, stated that this is an GATING OF ROADWAYS ordinance to regulate the gating of roadways and driveways, AND DRIVEWAYS AND and gave a short presentation. APPROVING THE NEGATIVE Jerry Cherrington, Planning Commissioner, gave a brief DECLARATION. presentation on the gate issue and the concerns and (MASTER CASE NO. 96- recommendations of the Planning Commission. 005, UDC AMENDMENT 96-001) - RESOLUTION Addressing the Council on this item were Robert D. Crockett, NO. 96-114 AND Vic Kalustian, Linda Redel, Kurt Kampe III, Robert G. ORDINANCE NO. 96-14 - Leemon, John C. Torjesen, Steve Schafhausen. Registering written comments were Cheryl Phillips, Joseph Kearney, Laura Torjesen, M. Wood, Jay Wood, Wayne McLeod, Barbara Thomas, Debra Kavanagh, Kevin Kavanagh. City Attorney, Carl Newton, stated for the record that the land use regulation in Ordinance No. 96-14 is a regulation of use, 6l not land, it is only a regulation of gates, not real property. It is ^' the use of the real property for gate purposes that is the subject matter of the ordinance. The exemption provided in Version B exempts all gates that have received approval of the City and the County. Those gates are not subject to regulation. They may be repaired or replaced and are still exempt from the operation of Ordinance No. 96-14. Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to adopt Resolution No. 96-114, approving the negative declaration. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, Majic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Resolution 96-114 adopted. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96- 14, Version B. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to introduce Version B of Ordinance No. 96-14 to amend the Unified Development Code to regulate the gating of roadways and driveways, waive further reading, and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, HIajic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 96-14, Version B, passed to second reading ITEM 11 John Danielson, Manager, Parks, Recreation and Community UNFINISHED BUSINESS Services, reported that this ordinance would empower local law INTERFERENCE WITH enforcement to prevent citizens from interfering with a special SPECIAL EVENTS - event. ORDINANCE NO. 96-27 - Addressing the Council on this item was Leon Worden. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96-27. It was moved by HIajic and seconded by Smyth to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 96-27. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Darcy, HIajic, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 96-27 adopted. ITEM 12 Glenn Adamick, Associate Planner, stated that this is a UNFINISHED BUSINESS resolution approving Revised Master Case 95-049, subject to REVISED MASTER CASE the conditions of approval and certifying the Environmental 95-049 TO ALLOW FOR Impact Report prepared for the project, including the adoption THE DEVELOPMENT OF of a statement of overriding considerations. An ordinance A 401 ACRE PROPERTY approving Zone Change 95-001 and Prezone 95-001. The WITH TWO 18 HOLE Project Applicant is Hunters Green Development Corporation. GOLF COURSES AND 73 SINGLE FAMILY Addressing the Council on this item was Stan Fargeon. RESIDENTIAL LOTS - RESOLUTION NO. 96-120 It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Darcy to adopt AND ORDINANCE NO. 96- Resolution No. 96-120. 29 On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer Noes: HIajic Excused: None Absent: None Resolution No. 96-120 adopted. City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No. 96- 29. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to introduce Ordinance No. 96-29, waive further reading and pass to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Smyth, Darcy, Boyer Noes: HIajic Excused: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 96-29 passed to second reading ITEM 13 Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported UNFINISHED BUSINESS that the purpose of this item is for the commercial refuse AMENDMENT OF franchise amendments incorporating the revised commercial COMMERCIAL REFUSE refuse rate band and recycling rate schedule and language FRANCHISE TO suspending further adjustments to the commercial rate band INCLUDE REVISED for a fifteen (15) month period. COMMERCIAL REFUSE It was moved by Smyth and seconded by Heidt to execute the !— RATE BAND AND franchise agreement amendments with Atlas Refuse Removal RECYCLING RATE Blue Barrel disposal, and Santa Clarita disposal Companies to SCHEDULE include the commercial Rate Band and Recycling Rate Schedule as revised by Resolution No. 96-100 and to suspend further adjustments for a period of fifteen (15) months beginning October 1, 1996. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: HIajic Absent: None Resolution No. 96-100 adopted. ITEM 14 Lynn Harris, Deputy City Manager, Public Works, reported NEW BUSINESS that Ordinance No. 96-28 will amend the Santa Clarita AMENDING CHAPTER Municipal Code, Chapter 15.44 - Integrated Waste 15.44 OF THE SANTA Management to prohibit the placement of yard trimmings in CLARITA MUNICIPAL unauthorized containers and to provide for program CODE: INTEGRATED exemptions. WASTE MANAGEMENT CODE - ORDINANCE NO. Carl Newton, City Attorney, read the title to Ordinance No. 96- 96-28 28. It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Smyth to introduce, waive further reading, and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 96-28. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth, Boyer Noes: None Excused: HIajic Absent: None Ordinance No. 96-28 passed to second reading. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Boyer reported on the League of California Cities and that George Caravalho was nominated, and won, the City Manager on the Cops Program Review. Councilmember Darcy reported on the Sanitation District changes in venues. COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember HIajic commented on the recycling issue and COMMENTS excusing herself from this issue. ADJOURNMENT At 10:25 p.m., it was moved by Smyth and seconded by HIajic to adjourn to September 23, 1996, at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of media training. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ��