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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I CITY COUNCIL
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
APRIL 8,1997
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CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the special meeting of the City
Council at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of
Councilmember Mgjic.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation.
CLOSED SESSION City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that this closed session is for
ANNOUNCEMENT the purpose of conference with real property negotiator - Government
Code Section 54956.8 - Property Address: 23422 San Fernando Road -
Negotiating Parties: Don F. Gugliehnino and Agent - Under
Negotiation: Price and Terms
RECESS At 6:01 p.m., Mayor Smyth recessed to closed session in the Orchard
Room.
RECONVENE Mayor Smyth reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at
6:29 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney, Carl Newton, announced that no action was taken in
ANNOUNCEMENT closed session which was required to be reported.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the special meeting. of the City Council at
6:29 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular meeting of the City
Council at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present.
CITY CLERK'S City Clerk, Sharon Dawson, 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 &
agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed.
This session is open to the public.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Henry Miller, who
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Boyer, second by Heidt, to approve the minutes of March
25, 1997 and March 27, 1997.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDWRECOGNITION Mayor Smyth presented proclamations for "Child Passenger Safety
Week" and "Always Buckle Children in Backseat" to Dee Gadbury
and representatives of the Optimist Club, Zone 5.
PRESENTATIONS The presentation by Coleen Walker of Southern California Gas
Company will be rescheduled.
RECESS TO NEWHALL At 7:03 p.m., Mayor Smyth recessed to the Newhall Redevelopment
REDEVELOPMENT Agency.
AGENCY
RECONVENE At 7:33 p.m., Mayor Smyth reconvened the regular meeting of the
City Council
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
The California Contract Cities Association will be holding its Annual Municipal Seminar in May,
1997. The Association has requested that member cities submit resolutions on topics of general
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announced the opening of a 1.99 Store" in the City; Jack Ancona,
who submitted material and commented of the amount of federal
dollars the City has applied for and the charges of bridge and
thoroughfare districts; Bob Lathrop, who commented that the
criticism concerning the letter sent by Councilmember ICajic was
unfounded; and Skip Newhall, who commented on Councilmember
Klajic's letter and road funding issues.
INVOCATION
Mayor Smyth led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF
Mayor Smyth led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Boyer, second by Majic, to approve the agenda, removing
items 2 and 4 for discussion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Boyer, second by Heidt, to approve the minutes of March
25, 1997 and March 27, 1997.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDWRECOGNITION Mayor Smyth presented proclamations for "Child Passenger Safety
Week" and "Always Buckle Children in Backseat" to Dee Gadbury
and representatives of the Optimist Club, Zone 5.
PRESENTATIONS The presentation by Coleen Walker of Southern California Gas
Company will be rescheduled.
RECESS TO NEWHALL At 7:03 p.m., Mayor Smyth recessed to the Newhall Redevelopment
REDEVELOPMENT Agency.
AGENCY
RECONVENE At 7:33 p.m., Mayor Smyth reconvened the regular meeting of the
City Council
ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
The California Contract Cities Association will be holding its Annual Municipal Seminar in May,
1997. The Association has requested that member cities submit resolutions on topics of general
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interest for consideration by the full membership at its business meeting of May 17, 1997. City
Council approved resolutions must be submitted to the California Contract Cities Association by
April 18, 1997. Support submission of the resolution requesting that the California Contract
Cities Association support state legislative proposals evaluating the division of Los Angeles County
into two or more smaller counties.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CDBG 1997-98 ACTION PLAN - Kevin Tonoian, Management
Analyst, reported that in conjunction with the City's application for Federal Assistance through the
CDBG Entitlement Program, the City is required to submit an Action Plan to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development that identifies the programs, projects and
activities that address our community needs in one year increments. At this time, City staff is
ready to provide this document to the City Council for their review and approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Robert DiPrimio,
representing the Child and Family Development Center.
Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to approve the City's
1997/98 Action Plan; direct staff to post the City's 1997/98
Action Plan for a period of 30 days for public input and
comment; and direct staff to execute and submit the City's
1997/98 Action Plan to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development; direct staff to do as much as
possible to accommodate a $5,000.00 award to the Child and
Family Development Center.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Klsjic, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
HAZARDOUS WASTES ON STATE -FUNDED RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS - RESOLUTION
NO. 97-22 - This agenda item requests that the City Council adopt a resolution in accordance with
California Transportation Commission requirements that certifies due diligence will be done
regarding the possible discovery of hazardous waste. The resolution further holds the State
harmless for liabilities associated with the acquisition of property for the planned Newhall
Metrolink station. Adopt Resolution No. 97-22.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESIDENTIAL REFUSE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS: MODIFICATION TO
THE YARD TRIMMINGS RECYCLING PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 97-38 - At the March 11,
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1997 meeting, City Council directed staff to amend the residential franchise agreements to include _
the following: 1) collection tags for up to 12 additional 32 -gallon containers or 12 bundles of yard
trimmings each calendar year, upon customer request free of charge; 2) collection tags for
additional trash or yard trimmings at a cost of $1.00 per 32 -gallon container, or residents can order
12 extra collection tags for a cost of $10.00.
Councilmember Me& disqualified herself from participation on
this item due to a conflict of interest.
Motion by Heidt, second by Boyer, to execute the franchise
agreement amendments with Atlas Refuse Removal, Blue
Barrel Disposal, and Santa Clarita Disposal Companies to
reflect the yard trimmings recycling program changes and the
provisions for additional collection containers and adopt
Resolution No. 97-38.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: ICA&
Motion carried.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARA RIVER TRAIL - PHASE III - PROJECT NO. 99-047-02 - ADVERTISE FOR BIDS -
This project consists of the construction of a Class I (off-road) bicycle trail adjacent to the north side
of Soledad Canyon Road and Valencia Boulevard, between the Metrolink Station and the South
Fork of the Santa Clara River (just east of Creekside Road). Authorize staff to issue a Notice
Inviting Bids for Project No. 99-047-02, the "trail" portion of the project, subject to incorporation of
final design review comments. Council adoption of the plans and specifications to be made at the
time of contract award.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES JANITORIAL CONTRACT - Power
Building Janitorial Services was previously awarded the bid for janitorial services but failed to
provide the performance bond which is grounds to terminate the contract. Bell Building
Maintenance, the second apparent qualified low bidder, has indicated they can comply with all
requirements and documents. Funds have been budgeted in the current fiscal year for City park
building and other recreation facilities. Cancel the contract with Power Building Janitorial
Services and award the contract to Bell Building Maintenance in the amount of $13,629 plus a
contingency of 10 percent to cover special requests. Authorize City Manager to execute the contract
and sign all documents.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - JANITORIAL CONTRACT FOR 1997-
98 BUDGET - Request to waive the bid process, and implement the Request for Proposal (RFP)
process for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Janitorial Contract for all City park
buildings and Recreation facilities. Authorize the City Manager to waive the low bid process for the
procurement of all future Parks, Recreation, and Community Services janitorial services, and allow
the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the selection of janitorial services.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
TAX SHARING RESOLUTIONS FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NOS. 294 AND
296 - Tax -sharing resolutions to establish tax increment funding for Sanitation District No. 26 to
provide wastewater treatment services to the areas included in Sanitation District Annexation Nos.
294 and 296. Adopt Resolution No. 97-34 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of
property tax revenues resulting from Sanitation District Annexation No. 294; and adopt Resolution
No. 97-36 approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from
Sanitation District Annexation No. 296.
ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER JURISDICTION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA - An informational item indicating that upon the annexation of Northbridge
and Seco/Mountain View into the City of Santa Clarita, the landscape maintenance districts within
those areas now fall within the jurisdiction of the City. City staff is working on a turnover process
ll for the maintenance activities. Staff will submit a joint resolution to the City Council for their
consideration in an upcoming meeting. Direct staff to proceed with the transfer of jurisdiction for
Northbridge and Seco/Mountain View landscape districts and to prepare the joint resolution for
transfer of jurisdiction for Landscape District Zones 2,3,4, and 5.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 11 AND 12 - RESOLUTION NO. 97-37 - This resolution approves and
ratifies payment the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 97-37.
Motion by Boyer, second by Heidt, to adopt the consent
calendar with the exception of items 2 and 4.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RECESS At 7:52 p.m., Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE Mayor Smyth reconvened the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
ITEM 11
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
RAILROAD AVENUE
City Clerk, Sharon Dawson, reported that all notices required
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
have been posted and noted that there was a revised
NO. 95-065 - NEWHALL
Resolution 97-33 to be submitted for Council consideration, as
METROLINK STATION -
well as responses to comments on the revised mitigated
RESOLUTION NOS. 97-23
negative declaration.
THROUGH 97-33
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, reported that this
project involves the reconstruction of Railroad Avenue from
San Fernando Road south of 4th Street to San Fernando Road
at 11th Street, and the acquisition of property. Ken then
introduced Glenn Adamick, Associate Planner, who
commented on CEQA issues, outlined the responses to
comments and gave an update on CalTrans information.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, commented on a letter received
from Richard R. Freeland regarding an objection to the
project and the adoption of the proposed resolution.
Addressing the Council on this item was Viki Rudolph, Frank
Maga, Jan Meggs, Carl Kanowsky and Kevin Kemper. A
written comment was received from Ann Irvine.
Motion by Boyer, second by Heidt, to receive all evidence that
has been presented, including all,documentary evidence, all
files and papers presented in this case including
correspondence from counsel and include as well all oral
comments that have been presented to the Council in the
prior hearing on March 11 as well as this hearing, which
forms the administrative record from which the Council may
take further action.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Carl Newton advised that Council, upon
consideration of Resolution 97-33 relative to approving the
negative declaration prepared for the project, should be
mindful of the findings which are set forth in Section I. Those
findings must be based upon the evidence that has been
produced in the hearing; that is, all documentary evidence
and that included the map and all oral testimony presented.
Council should also be mindful of consideration of
alternatives to the project which are necessarily considered in
reviewing the evidence that is presented.
Motion by Boyer, second by Klajic, to adopt revised Resolution
97-33 approving the Negative Declaration for the Railroad
Avenue Improvement Project, pursuant to Section 15070 of
CEQA, noting that Council gave due consideration to the
issues raised by the City Attorney; approving the location of
the Newhall Metrolink Station site.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Boyer, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Revised Resolution No. 97-33 adopted.
Motion by Boyer, second by Heidt, to adopt Resolution No. 97-
31, Resolution of Necessity, authorizing the commencement
of eminent domain proceedings so as to acquire the interests
of A.P.N. 2831-026-001 required for the widening and
reconstruction of Railroad Avenue; Resolution No. 97-28
(A.P.N. 2831-018-009), Resolution No. 97-29 (A.P.N. 2831-
018-014 and 015); and Resolution No. 97-30 (A.P.N. 2831-019-
021), Resolutions of Necessity, authorizing the
commencement of eminent domain proceedings so as to
acquire the interests of the partial -take of the corresponding
Assessor's Parcel Numbers required for the widening and
reconstruction of Railroad Avenue. Direct the City Attorney
to file the actions expeditiously. Authorize the City Manager
or his designee to execute all documents necessary for the
acquisition.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Darcy, Boyer, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution Nos. 97-31, 97-28, 97-29, and 97-30 adopted.
Motion by Majic, second by Darcy, to authorize the City
Manager to make deposits of investment funds in amounts
totaling approximately $1,400,000, made payable to the
Superior Court Clerk, to obtain Orders of Immediate
Possession for the purposes of acquisition of the land required
for the Newhall Metrolink Station and right-of-way necessary
for the construction of the Railroad Avenue Improvement
Project.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Klaiic, Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 12
Ruben Barrera, Building Official, reported that on March 25,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1997, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 97-4
ADOPTION OF
amending the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code and
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE
passed the matter to second reading at tonight's meeting.
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The ordinance presents all of the Building Code amendments
CLARITA MUNICIPAL
contained in the Municipal Code.
CODE - BUILDING CODE,
SECTION 18.02
City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No.
AMENDMENTS TO
97-4.
CERTAIN SECTIONS
EARTHQUAKE
Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to waive further reading
PROVISIONS - ORDINANCE
and adopt Ordinance No. 974 amending the City of Santa
97-4
Clarita Municipal Code.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Majic, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 97-4 adopted.
ITEM 13 Councilmember Klajic disqualified herself from participation
UNFINISHED BUSINESS on this item and left the chamber.
MOBILEHOME
RELOCATION IMPACT Jeff Lambert, Planning Manager, reported that after hearing
ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE testimony on November 12, 1996, the City Council instructed
NO. 97-6 staff to continue working with the mobilehome committee on
several unresolved issues concerning a relocation ordinance.
The mobilehome committee has reached consensus on the
remaining issues. The draft ordinance no longer contains a
sunset clause and notification is required when a park begins
to acquire a substantial number of homes.
Addressing the Council on this item was James Robinson, J.
W. Reed, David Evans, Leslee Bowman, and Jan Meggs.
Written comments were received from 26 people.
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City Attorney, Carl Newton, read the title to Ordinance No.
97-6.
Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to waive further reading
of Ordinance No. 97-6 regarding mobilehome park closures,
and pass to second reading. Instruct staff to immediately
prepare an amendment to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance,
allowing a 10% increase at time of transfer of ownership, and
an appeal procedure to be used in certain compelling
circumstances. Instruct staff to work with the committee to
satisfy their concerns.
Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to table this item to a date certain,
April 22, 1997, for staff to come back with additional information.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered by those Councilmembers
present.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth
Noes: None
Absent: None
Disqualified: HIajic
Ordinance No. 97-6 passed to second reading.
Councilmember HIajic returned to the meeting.
RECESS
At 9:24 p.m., Mayor Smyth recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
Mayor Smyth reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at
9:32 p.m.
ITEM 14
Councilmember HIajic disqualified herself from participation on this
NEW BUSINESS
item due to a conflict of interest and left the Chamber.
AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 16.44 OF THE
Dennis Luppens, Administrative Assistant, reported that at the
SANTA CLARITA
February 4, 1997 study session, the City Council directed staff to
MUNICIPAL CODE
develop and implement a licensing system for refuse roll -off bin
ENTITLED: INTEGRATED
services. Staff has prepared the necessary amendments to the Citys
WASTE MANAGEMENT,
Integrated Waste Management Code and has developed the necessary
FOR THE PURPOSES OF
licensing application and agreement.
LICENSING REFUSE
ROLL -OFF SERVICES -
Addressing the Council on this item was Dennis Verner, representing
ORDINANCE NO. 97-7
Santa Clarita Disposal; Charles Caspary, representing Atlas Refuse
Removal Co.; Jerry Neuman, representing Crown Disposal; and
Steven Larey, representing Larey Rubbish Pickup Service Inc.
Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to table this item to a date certain,
April 22, 1997, for staff to come back with additional information.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered by those Councilmembers
present.
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Councilmember Majic returned to the meeting.
ITEM 15 Mayor Smyth reported that on a yearly basis the City Council
NEW BUSINESS updates the Council committee list. Mayor Smyth has requested that
COUNCIL COMMITTEES the list be reviewed by Council at this time, make any necessary
revisions and approve. Councilmembers noted various changes to the
list and requested a column be added to indicate whether or not each
committee was subject to the Brown Act.
Addressing the Council on this item was Bob Lathrop.
Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to approve the Committee list, as
amended.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 17
On roll call vote:
NEW BUSINESS
Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth
-RECYCLING MARKET
Noes: None
DEVELOPMENT ZONE
Absent: None
(RMDZ) UPDATE
Motion carried.
ITEM 16
The City Council has previously identified a period of time during the
NEW BUSINESS
summer in which regular meetings are canceled as well as canceling
CITY COUNCIL SUMMER
meetings that fall close to holidays.
RECESS AND HOLIDAY
—
DATES
Motion by Darcy, second by Boyer, to declare City Council summer
recess for July 22, August 6 (Study Session), and August 12,
scheduling the first meeting of November on November 12, 1997 and
canceling the second meeting in December, 1997.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ITEM 17
Mike Haviland, Economic Development Manager, introduced Bryan
NEW BUSINESS
Boeskin, Waste Management Analyst, who provided a report on the
-RECYCLING MARKET
status of the City's RMDZ program, including a brief overview of the
DEVELOPMENT ZONE
program and its goals, the potential changes and developments in the
(RMDZ) UPDATE
RMDZ's low-interest loan program, local promotional efforts that are
currently underway and planned efforts that are in the process of
implementation.
Council received report.
ITEM 18 George Caravalho, City Manager, presented a status report on L.A.
NEW BUSINESS County Landfill issues and the proposed Elsmere Canyon Landfill.
STATUS REPORT #9 ON
LA COUNTY LANDFILL Council received report.
ISSUES AND THE
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PROPOSED ELSMERE
CANYON LANDFILL IN
THE SANTA CLARITA
VALLEY
ITEM 19 Councilmember Boyer, reported that at the City Council Study
NEW BUSINESS Session of April 1, 1997, he requested that the Council send a letter of
SISTER CITIES invitation to the Mayor of Aurangabad, India, inviting him to visit
Santa Clarita. The letter of invitation from Mayor Smyth would be
sent at the request of the Sister Cities Association, a local committee,
of which the City is a member.
Addressing the Council on this item was Milan Sutaria, Mohindar
Kamboj, Jyoti Patel, Kavita Gupta.
Motion by Majic, second by Boyer, to direct staff to draft a letter for
the Mayor's signature which invites Aurangabad's Mayor and a
delegation to Santa Clarita.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
REPORTS Councilmember Heidt reported on her attendance at a League of
California Cities meeting on Thursday which included the status of
discussions in Sacramento regarding welfare.
Councilmember Majic distributed material on the "Eco Expo".
STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Caravalho reported on a meeting held with various
community activists and the issues discussed. Information was also
provided on a request for input received from Sacramento regarding
land use and school facilities.
COUNCILMEMBER Council requested staff prepare an analysis of the information
COMMENTS submitted by Jack Ancona at this meeting.
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ADJOURNM ,XT At 11:04 p.m., motion by Darcy, second by Boyer, to adjourn to the _
nest regular meeting of the City Council in memory of Leanore
Minghini, a Newhall resident with a long history of community
service, who died March 29, 1997.
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Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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