HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-27 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 P.M.
OCTOBER 27,1998
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Heidt called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
CITY CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, 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 at this time was Paula Berriz, Eileen Connolly, Rob
Simanovich, Judy Umeck, Eugene Pepi, Gary Hilton and Bill Stafford regarding
Central Park and Curt Van Leeuwen regarding a Plum Canyon/Rodgers Drive traffic
signal.
One written comment was submitted from Effie Bird regarding the organization of
the City.
Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, and Ken
Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, provided information about the City's efforts to
provide more parks and roads.
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Darcy gave the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem Darcy led the flag salute.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Darcy, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Darcy, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the
October 13, 1998 regular meeting with corrections to the motion on
Item 13 on Page 7.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, presented the Building Owners and
Managers Association Building of the Year award to Mayor Heidt on behalf of the
City and acknowledged City staffs hard work to earn this award.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Sue Trock and representatives of the Assistance League of Santa Clarita outlined
the use of funds provided by the City to this organization.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Heidt called a recess at 7:18 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
Jesse Juarros, Technology Services Manager, made a presentation on the City of
Santa Clarita WEB Site.
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ITEM 1
CONSENT CALENDAR
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to
Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council
meeting agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read. Determine
that the titles to all ordinances, which appear on this public agenda, have been read
and waive further reading.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
ENDORSEMENT OF SMART GROWTH PRINCIPLES AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION - The Local Government Commission
and the California Futures Network have adopted Smart Growth Principles and
have asked cities, counties, and organizations throughout California to endorse them
as important guidelines for protecting and enhancing the quality of life for
Californians. Endorse the "Smart Growth Principles".
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 44374-01 - APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION - Tract Map No. 44374-01 is the
first of five phases of Tract Map No. 44374 which was granted approval by the
Planning Commission on February 4, 1997. Taylor Woodrow owns this phase, which
is located on the north side of Valencia Boulevard. The property consists of
,g approximately 44 acres and is being subdivided into 103 lots. Ninety-two lots will be
used for single-family residential units with the remaining lots used for open space
and private streets. The conditions set by the Planning Commission have been met,
and fees have been paid as indicated on the Fact Sheet. The map has been checked
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The map is ready for Council approval and
acceptance of the dedications. Approve Tract Map No. 44374-01; accept offers of
dedication; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special
Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 44374-04 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
Tract Map 44374-04 is the second of five phases of Tract Map No. 44374 which was
granted approval by the Planning Commission on February 4, 1997. Taylor
Woodrow owns this phase, which is located on the north side of Valencia Boulevard.
The property consists of approximately 22.5 acres and is being subdivided into three
lots. One lot will be used for condominium purposes consisting of 85 units with the
remaining two lots used for open space. The conditions set by the Planning
Commission have been met, and fees have been paid as indicated on the Fact Sheet.
Approve Tract Map No. 44374-04; accept offers of dedication; make findings; instruct
the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the
City Clerk to endorse the Certificate. The map has been checked to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer. The map is ready for Council approval and acceptance of the
dedications.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
DECREASE IN THE DEVELOPER FEES FOR FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JOINT COLLECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY — RESOLUTION NO. 98-
128 — This .is the annual assessment of County fire facilities and subsequent
adjustment of related building permit fees. Adopt Resolution No. 98-128.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
TDA ARTICLE 8 FUNDS — RESOLUTION NO. 98-130 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. tation Authority (MTA) for the City's allocation of Transportation
Development Act (TDA) Article 8 funds. Adopt Resolution No. 98-130 approving the
application for local streets and roads funds authorized under Article 8 of the
Transportation Development Act.
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 40,41 — RESOLUTION NO. 98-129
Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in
the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 98-129.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve the Consent Calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 8
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION ON THE CITY S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF
LANDSCAPE AND BUILDING DESIGN THROUGHOUT THE CITY
Vince Bertoni, Senior Planner, reported that over the past year, both the Planning
Commission and the City Council have expressed concern regarding the quality of
the design of landscaping and buildings throughout the City.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Council received presentation.
ITEM 9
NEW BUSINESS
INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT
Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, reported that the United
States Congress is presently considering legislation that would create a moratorium
on any new Internet taxes for three years. Contained within this definition is a
prohibition on state or local governments charging a sales tax on items purchased
over the Internet.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to direct staff to participate in
upcoming discussions at the federal and state levels of government
relative to sales tag on commercial transactions conducted over the
Internet and associated Internet issues as they may impact the City
of Santa Clarita.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
Councilmember Ferry commented on his attendance at the California Contract
Cities meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Darcy reported on a variety of topics for Council
information and distributed a summary of the October 1998 Countywide Criminal
Justice Coordinating Commission meeting.
STAFF COMMENTS
Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager, and Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning &
Building Services, reported on a meeting with the County on Tesoro del Valle.
COUNCILMEM 3ER COMMENTS
Mayor Heidt discussed concerns about Skateboard Park.
Councilmember Klajic suggested staff bring back a report on the Western Walk of
Stars and that a study session be held to discuss the housing authority report.
Information was also provided concerning the Candlelight Walk to support the
Association to Aid the Victims of Domestic Violence.
Councilmember Ferry provided information on the activities of the Transportation
Alliance and invited membership of the entire Council and the public.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Darcy, second by Weste, to adjourn the meeting at 8:38
p.m.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
A City Council Study Session will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 1998 at
5:30 p.m. in the Century Room at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
Clarita.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November
10, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia
Blvd., Santa Clarita.
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