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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA f CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PAL SEPTEMBER 23,1997 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 ANNOUNCEMENT City Clerk Sharon Dawson announced that anyone wishing to 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 Addressing the Council was John Steffen regarding the LA County Sheriffs Department. INVOCATION Councilmember Boyer led the invocation. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Boyer led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Boyer, second by Klajic, to approve the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to approve the minutes of the July 1, July 8 (as corrected), September 2, September 3, and September 9, 1997 meetings. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. AWAR.DS/RECOGNITIONS Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers presented plaques to Suzanne Nelson and Donna Nuzzi in recognition of the Senior SECURE Program. PRESENTATIONS There were none. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES By listing the ordinance title on the public agenda and placing an item on the Consent Calendar for Council to waive further reading of all ordinances whose titles appear on the public agenda, the reading requirement set forth in Government Code § 36934 is satisfied once Council approves the Consent Calendar item. Determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR 1996 SAFE BOND ACT FUND ALLOCATION - RESOLUTION NO. 97-39 At this time, it is necessary for the City Council to adopt Resolution No. 97-39, approving application for the Discretionary Entitlement and Project Specific Funds for the 1996 Safe Parks Bond Act. Adopt Resolution No. 97-39 and authorize the City Manager to conduct all negotiations and to execute and submit all documents necessary for the completion of the project(s) described in the report. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR CANYON COUNTRY RECREATION CENTER - REMODEL OF BUILDING NUMBER TWO - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT - PROJECT NO. F3001 This project involves the remodel of building number two of the Canyon Country Recreation Center, also known as the Merle Norman Facility. Building number two is a warehouse style building which is being remodeled to include two basketball courts and four racquetball courts, along with a reception area, showers, and the necessary restroom facilities. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract for design services of the remodel of building number two of the Canyon Country Recreation Center with Meyers and Associates in an amount not to exceed $64,800, plus $5,000 for contingency costs, subject to approval by the City Attorney. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 44821- APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION This project is known as "Cheyenne", and is being developed by E.PA.C. Homes. The property is located on Newhall Ranch Road adjacent to the "Montana" project east of Hillsborough Parkway. The project consists of 21.47 acres and is being subdivided into five parcels. The property is zoned CTC (Commercial Town Center) and will be the site of 166 2 new attached residential townhomes. Approve the map; accept the offers of dedication; make the required findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate indicating approval and acceptance of dedications. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY/VIA PRINCESSA NEW ROAD - PROJECT NO. S0005 - APPROVAL OF PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. M002 This project is for the design of the extension of Magic Mountain Parkway and Via Princessa from San Fernando Road to Rainbow Glen Drive. Program Supplement No. M002 is a supplement to Master Agreement No. 07-5450 for federal -aid projects, which the City and the State executed on July 15, 1997. Approve Supplement No. M002 for the Magic Mountain Parkway/Via Princessa New Road, Project No. S0005, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve all documents relating to this supplement. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR NORTH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION APPOINTMENT Appointment of Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, to the North County Transportation Coalition (NCTC). Appointment by minute action of Tony Nisich to the North County Transportation Coalition. ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH IMPACT SCIENCES TO PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE NORTH VALENCIA ANNEXATION PROJECT (MASTER CASE NO. 95-242, MASTER CASE NO. 97-063) City staff is seeking approval to increase the amount of the contract with Impact Sciences to prepare an EER for the proposed North Valencia Annexation project for the area 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. The applicant, Valencia Company, would pay the cost of the EER preparation while City staff would administer the contract. Authorize the City Manager or designee to increase the existing contract with Impact Sciences by $71,300 for a total contract amount not to exceed $266,800 and authorize a project contingency of $26,680. Funds will be available in Account No. 501-2363. ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR NEW AGENDA REPORT FORMAT In response to the Council's request for an easier to understand agenda format, staff has developed a revised report which includes new sections for Alternative Actions and Fiscal Impact. Adopt the revised Agenda Report format and approve its utilization beginning with the October 15, 1997 City Council meeting. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 92-1 OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA (VALENCIA TOWN CENTER) RESOLUTION NO. CFD 97-1-1 On August 25, 1992, the Council passed Ordinance No. CFD 92-1-1, authorizing the levy of a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 92-1 (Valencia Town Center). Adoption of Resolution NO. CFD 97-1-1 will levy the special taxes for Fiscal Year 1997-98 upon all properties within Community Facilities District No. 92-1, which are not otherwise exempt from taxation. Adopt Resolution No. CFD 97-1-1, authorizing and providing for the levying of special taxes within said District, and direct staff to prepare special tax bills to the property owners. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR TDA ARTICLE 8 FUNDS 1997-98 ALLOCATION REQUEST - RESOLUTION NO. 97-108 Annually, a request is made by the City Council to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for the City's allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 8 funds. Under Article 8 of the Transportation Development Act, cities must use the County's Local Transportation funds to meet local transit needs. Once local transit needs have been satisfied, the funds may be used for street and road improvements. This item is a formal request from the City Council to the MTA to apply for all TDA Article 8 funds available to the City of Santa Clarita. The 1997-98 fiscal year allocation is $3,149,097. Adopt Resolution No. 97-108, approving the application for local streets and road funds authorized under Article 8 of the Transportation Development Act. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NO. 36 - RESOLUTION NO. 97-109 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 97-109. Motion by Boyer, second by KWic, to approve the consent calendar, modifying action on item 3 to allow $5,000 for contingency costs with the contract to be subject to the approval of the City Attorney. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 PUBLIC HEARING WESTON DEVELOPMENT ACQUISITION PROJECT 11- RESOLUTION NO. 97-94 - Larry Cushman, Supervising Civil Engineer, reported that this public hearing is to consider the adoption by the City Council of a resolution of necessity which would authorize the City n of Santa Clarita to use its powers of eminent domain to acquire off-site easements for storm drain debris basins and graded slopes, and authorize the filing of condemnation proceedings. These off-site easements are adjacent to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 46626 off Whites Canyon Road, in the Canyon Country area. Weston Development Corporation is the developer of this property. Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing. City Clerk Sharon Dawson reported that all notices required have been posted. Addressing the Council on this item was John Ashkar and Chuck Cohen, representing Weston Development, and Lance Williams, representing property owner Fred Sherburne who had not yet arrived at the meeting. Council consensus to continue the public hearing until the end of this meeting to allow time for the property owner to arrive and participate. At 7:20 p.m., Council returned to this item. Addressing the Council at this time was Fred Sherburne, Lance Williams, John Ashkar and Chuck Cohen. Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing. Motion by Heidt, second by Darcy, to continue this item to the October 28, 1997 Council meeting with staff to help facilitate meetings between the property owner and developer. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 18 UNFINISHED BUSINESS NOMINATION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER At their regular meeting of August 26, 1997, the City Council declared a Commission vacancy and directed the City Clerk to post and publish the Notice of Vacancy on August 27, 1997 for one Planning Commissioner. Councilmember Darcy nominated Bob Kellar to the vacant position on the Planning Commission. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to ratify the appointment of Bob Kellar to the Planning Commission. 5 On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Bob Kellar thanked Council for the opportunity to serve the City. ITEM 14 UNFINISHED BUSINESS CURFEW RESTRICTIONS - ORDINANCE NO. 97-16 AND TRUANCY PROHIBITED - ORDINANCE NO. 97-17 Kevin Tonoian, Management Analyst, stated that staff believes it is appropriate for the City Council to take action in a manner that amends Santa Clarita's existing ordinances relating to curfew and truancy. Staff is recommending that the City Council take this proposed action as a result of a recent court case involving the City of San Diego and their local Curfew Ordinance. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to introduce and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 97-16 entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 97-16 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AMENDING CHAPTER 11.66 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 FROM BEING OUT IN PUBLIC BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M. WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS. On roll call vote: Ayer. Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, Boyer, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None Ordinance No. 97-16 passed to second reading. Motion by Boyer, second by Darcy, to introduce and pass to second reading Ordinance No. 97.17, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 97-17 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AMENDING CHAPTER 11.67 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18, AND SUBJECT TO COMPULSORY SCHOOL, FROM LOITERING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 1:30 P.M. WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, IDsjic, Boyer, Darcy, Smyth Noes: None Absent: None 9 Ordinance No. 97-17 passed to second reading. ITEM 15 UNFINISHED BUSINESS DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that the City Council, at its meeting of September 9, 1997, directed that a procedure be established for individuals addressing the City Council to disclose that they are representing or speaking on behalf of other individuals, groups or organizations. Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron. Motion by Heidt, second by Darcy, to adopt representative relationship disclosure procedures including written disclosure on Request to Speak and Request to Register Written Comments cards, deleting the words "under. - penalty of perjury", revised City Clerk announcement highlighting disclosure requirements, oral notice by the Mayor of the name and disclosure notation of speakers coming before the City Council and = disclosure of representative relationships of speakers at the beginning of oral testimony presented to the City Council. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Smyth Noes: IIIajic, Boyer fI Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 PUBLIC HEARING WESTON DEVELOPMENT ACQUISITION PROJECT II - RESOLUTION No. 97-94. At this time, Council resumed the public hearing on this item. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) Councilmember Darcy reported'on the North County Transportation Commission meeting. Councilmember Heidt inquired about the new overpass at Sand Canyon. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Caravalho reminded Council of the Railroad Avenue ground breaking tomorrow and the special meeting on September $0. Also, a joint meeting would be scheduled with the Planning Commission/City Council and with other boards in the Valley/City Council in the near future. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS There were none. 7 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Aeidt, second by Darcy, to adjourn the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:50 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was on nrdered_ ATTEST: CITY CLERK 87Jep2lrep u