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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. r— 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. H 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. YOR ATTEST: • n! 98.W .d.