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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-10 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR (2)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING 4:30 PAL BUNUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PAL NOVEMBER 10, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called the special meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmembers Darcy and Weste. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that the purpose of this Closed Session is to conduct a: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code Section 54957 City Manager CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Unrepresented Employees: All positions in City service RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION At 4:32 p.m., Mayor Heidt recessed the meeting to closed session in the Century Room. Mayor Pro Tem Darcy entered the meeting at 4:35 p.m. and Councilmember Weste entered the meeting at 4:45 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Heidt reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:24 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Heidt adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:25 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heidt called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. 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. George Caravalho, City Manager, pointed out that staff had one item of subsequent need for Council to consider adding to the agenda as Item 11 regarding Newhall Ranch. Motion by IUajic, second by Weste, to add Item 11 to the agenda regarding Newhall Ranch, finding the matter arose after the posting of the agenda and that there is an immediate need to take action. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Majic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council at this time was Dennis Conn regarding traffic, police activities and Newhall Ranch, and Bob Lathrop regarding water. INVOCATION Councilmember Ferry introduced Pastor Stan Fix of Santa Clarita United Methodist Church who gave the invocation. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Ferry led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Weste, second by Darcy, to approve the agenda, removing item 2 from the Consent Calendar to allow public comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Darcy, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the October 13, and the October 27,1998 meetings. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDSIRECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Heidt and Councilmembers presented a City tile plaque to Ingrid Boydston for being named Teacher of the Year for 1999. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Mike Haviland, Marketing & Economic Development Manager, presented medals to the Council for their participation in the a Annual Santa Clarita Marathon over the weekend. 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 r CIRCLE J RANCH ROAD, VIA PRINCESSA, AND PLUM CANYON ROAD — NO - STOPPING ZONE — RESOLUTION NO. 98-132 This resolution prohibits the parking and stopping of vehicles along both sides of Circle J Ranch Road, between San Fernando Road and Via Princessa, both sides of Via Princessa; and also both sides of Plum Canyon Road between Bouquet Canyon Road and Via Joyce Drive. Adopt Resolution No. 98-132. Addressing the Council on this item was Carl Kanowsky, who submitted an exhibit of proposed no -stopping zones. Bahman Janka, Traffic Engineer, provided additional information as requested by Council. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adopt Resolution No. 98-132 prohibiting parking and stopping of vehicles as recommended, with the exception of prohibiting overnight parking on both sides of Via Princessa. On roll call vote: Ayes: 139jic, Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. 3 ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 44360-01 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Tract Map No. 44360-01 is the first of five phases of Tract Map No. 44360 which was granted approval by the Planning Commission on February 4, 1997. Isabella Investment Group owns this phase, which is located on the south side of Isabella Parkway, just westerly of Gilbert Drive. This phase consists of approximately 5.4 acres and includes all the public streets (which accounts for approximately 4.4 acres). Phase One is being subdivided into two lots. Lot One is for the common recreation area and Lot Two is for the construction of five single-family residential condominium units. 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. 44360-01; 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 WEST NEWHALL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2, PROJECT NO. S2034 PROJECT ACCEPTANCE — CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT FOR KORVE ENGINEERING On June 10, 1997, Council awarded a contract to Padilla Paving Company for the construction of this project. The project was completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer on August 12, 1998, and is ready for final acceptance by the City Council. Authorization of a change order will allow Korve Engineering to design the improvements for the remaining streets in the West Newhall area. Accept the work performed by Padilla Paving Company. Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Direct staff to release the five percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a change order for the West Newhall Improvements, Phase 108, Project No. 52041, to Korve Engineering in the amount of $87,000.00 and authorize a 15 percent contingency to design the improvements for all the remaining streets in the entire West Newhall project area. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR COMPETITIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS AND PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, PROPOSITION A — RESOLUTION NOS. 98-125; 98-126; 98-131 Adoption of resolutions for grant applications and project proposals for the Fourth Funding Cycle of the Competitive Grant Program to be submitted to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District, Proposition A. Adopt Resolution Nos. 98-125, 98-126, and 98-131, and approve the grant applications and project proposals for the Fourth Funding Cycle of the Competitive Grant Program. 13 ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 42,43 — RESOLUTION NO. 98-135 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 98-135. Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to approve items 1, and 3 through 6 of the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 7 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGENERATION STATION AT 17975 SIERRA HIGHWAY IN THE CITY'S COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE, MASTER CASE NO. 98-150, MINOR USE PERMIT NO. 98-014 Carl Newton, City Attorney, explained the Council's options on handling the withdrawal of the appeal, which is the subject of this public hearing. Mayor Heidt opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Lisa Hardy, Assistant Planner II, reported that Master Case No. 98-150 was approved by the Planning Commission on September 15, 1998. The Planning Commission's approval was appealed to the City Council on September 30, 1998. On November 4, 1998, the City received a letter withdrawing the appeal. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Dennis Conn addressed the Council on this item. Mayor Heidt closed the public hearing. Motion by Weste, second by ELijic, to deny the appeal for Master Case No. 98-150 and to adopt Resolution 98-127 approving Minor Use Permit No. 98-014 to allow for the construction and operation of an unmanned telecommunications regeneration station at 17975 Sierra Highway. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Kia Jic, Darcy, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MASTER CASE 97-188. APPELLANT IS GATES KING PARTNERS; MR. MARK GATES Fred Follstad, Associate Planner, reported this is an appeal of the Planning Commission approval of Master Case 97-188 (Oak Tree Permit 97-021), allowing for retroactive approval of the unpermitted removal of 64 oak trees located on the westerly side of Sierra Highway, 750 feet south of Remsen Street in the Newhall area of the City. Addressing the Council on this item was Bob Lathrop. Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to continue the item to the January 12, 1999 meeting to allow staff and the applicant sufficient time to prepare a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 9 NEW BUSINESS UPDATE ON THE SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX AND SKATEPARK Chris Daste, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Supervisor, reported that on October 15, 1997, escrow closed on the 20 -acre property located at 26407 Golden Valley Road. The construction and renovation of the 22,000 square foot Santa Clarita Sports Complex is nearly complete, with a grand opening date set for Saturday, December 5, 1998. A video previously shown on Channel 11 on the Skatepark was shown. One written comment was received on this item. Council received report. ITEM 10 NEW BUSINESS TEMPORARY HOMELESS SHELTER Frank Oviedo, Management Analyst, outlined the request on behalf of the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation (SCCDC) for the use of a facility for a temporary homeless shelter. Addressing the Council on this item was Eric Jones, Jack Wood representing the SCCDC, Allan Cameron, Reverend Lynn Jay representing St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, and Mike Bline. Eight written comments were submitted on this item. Mayor Heidt submitted a letter from Eric Jones for the record on this item. 0 In response to inquiry from the Council, Lt. Carl Deeley representing the Sheriffs Department provided additional information. Motion by IDajic, second by Weste, to approve the use of building number one at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex for use as a temporary homeless shelter from December 1, 1998 to March 31, 1999; and approve funds for the shelter in the amount of $10,000 to be allocated from Council contingency fund No.1240-7401 to be transferred to and paid out of Account No. 7411-7312, with further protections. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Hlajic, Darcy, Ferry, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM NEWHALL RANCH Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning & Building Services, reported that the Newhall Ranch project is scheduled to go before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on November 24, 1998. The City of Santa Clarita has several issues regarding this project and has been negotiating with The Newhall Land and Farming Company and Supervisor Antonovich's office to resolve the City's concerns. Addressing the Council on this item was Joseph Edmiston representing the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Allan Cameron, Bob Lathrop, and John Steffen. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Heidt called a recess at 9:04 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:18 p.m. Council resumed discussion of the Newhall Ranch item at this time. In response to inquiry from the Council, Jim Harter, Executive Vice President of the Newhall Ranch Company, provided additional information. One written comment was submitted on this item. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Heidt called a recess at 10:09 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:28 p.m. to allow staff to confer with representatives of the Newhall Ranch Company. Motion by Darcy, second by Weste, to make modifications to the Compromise Proposal to add a fourth County member under item 2, to delete item 3, to add wording to item 10 after "or assessment district" as follows: "predicated on the preparation of a reasonable budget" and changing the amount from $20 to $24 per single family 7 detached dwelling unit per year, to delete item 13, to direct staff to continue negotiations with Newhall Ranch Company and to designate Councilmembers 10ajic and Weste to participate in the negotiations. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Darcy, Ferry, Weste, Heidt Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) Councilmember Ferry commented on a recent LAFCO Regional Planning Committee, the recently passed Proposition 1A, and an upcoming after-school enrichment meeting. Councilmember Darcy commented on candidates for the Air Quality Management District. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on scheduling a future breakfast meeting with the new Sheriff possibly on Thursday, January 7, 1999 at 8 a.m. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Weste, second by Darcy, to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. A joint special meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission will be held on November 17, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. in the Century Room, 1" Floor, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. ATTEST: - �1�4.