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Home My WebLink About1999-03-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. MARCH 23, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy 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 Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a request to speak and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is announced by the Mayor. 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 were Skip Newhall regarding traffic signal synchronization; Cam Noltemeyer regarding Newhall Ranch; Lisa Foust representing the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation; Michael Karbacher regarding the Transit Mixed Concrete Co. mining project in Agua Dulce; Steve Austin regarding Newhall Ranch; Vera Johnson regarding Newhall Ranch; Allan Cameron regarding the Transit Mixed Concrete Co. project; and Carl Kanowsky regarding the paseo bridge in Circle J Ranch. One written comment was submitted. INVOCATION Councilmember Weste gave the invocation. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Darcy and Councilmember Weste introduced Chris Mowery representing Boy Scout Troop 2 of Saugus who led the flag salute. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Heidt requested Council consider adding 2 items to the agenda concerning the Transit Mixed Concrete project (item 21) and Newhall Ranch (item 22). Motion by Heidt, second by Klajic, to find that there is an immediate ® need to take action on the Transit Mixed Concrete project and Newhall Ranch and to find that the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. Councilmember Weste requested that item 16 be considered concurrently with item 18 concerning Golden Valley Road. Council consensus to consider items 16 and 18 concurrently. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the agenda, pulling Consent Item 2 for discussion and adding subsequent need Items 21 and 22. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the minutes of the March 9, 1999 regular meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented "Commendable Restraint Commendations" to Deputies Dave Furedi, Bradley Thompson, and Wayne Waterman. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Darcy recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:12 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:20 p.m. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES By listing the ordinance titles 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, this reading requirement 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. 2 On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Councilmember Weste requested that item 16 be considered concurrently with item 18 concerning Golden Valley Road. Council consensus to consider items 16 and 18 concurrently. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the agenda, pulling Consent Item 2 for discussion and adding subsequent need Items 21 and 22. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the minutes of the March 9, 1999 regular meeting. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented "Commendable Restraint Commendations" to Deputies Dave Furedi, Bradley Thompson, and Wayne Waterman. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY There were none. RECESS TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING Mayor Darcy recessed to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:12 p.m. RECONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:20 p.m. ITEM 1 CONSENT CALENDAR READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES By listing the ordinance titles 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, this reading requirement 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. 2 ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 44896-1— APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Tract Map No. 44896 -lis the first of two (2) phases of Tract Map No. 44896. Tentative Tract 44896 was granted approval by the Planning Commission on July 28, 1998, appealed on August 12, 1998, and approved by City Council on October 13, 1998. This phase, which is located on the south side of Via Princessa at the intersection of Circle J Ranch Road and Via Princessa, is owned by Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. The property consists of approximately 35.2 acres and is being subdivided into 98 lots. Ninety-five lots will be used for single-family residential units with the remaining 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. 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. 44896-1; 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. In response to questions from Councilmember Weste, Assistant City Engineer Brad Therrien provided information on the study regarding paseo bridges. ® Council directed the Director of Planning and Building Services to provide a report back on the status of the paseo bridges study. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR TRACT MAP NO. 50536 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Tract Map No. 50536 is the first of two phases of Tentative Tract 46626. Tentative Tract 46626 was granted approval by the Planning Commission on March 20, 1990, appealed on March 30, 1990, and approved by City Council on May 22, 1990. This phase is located north of the existing terminus of Foxlane Drive, Tambora Drive, and Bakerton Avenue, and is owned by The Ryland Group, Inc. The property consists of approximately 20.5 acres and is being subdivided into 63 lots. All 63 lots will be used for single-family residential 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. 50536; 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. 51931-01 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION Tract 51931-01 is the first phase of Tract Map No. 51931. Tentative Tract 51931 was granted approval by the City Council on December 18, 1997. A Development 3 t� Agreement was executed on January 13, 1998 which allows for phasing. Newhall Land and Farming Company own this phase, which is located on the southwest corner of Bouquet Canyon Road and Newhall Ranch Road. The property consists of approximately 3.75 acres and contains one lot. This lot will be used for commercial purposes. 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. 51931-01; 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 5 CONSENT CALENDAR SECO CANYON ROAD LANDSCAPING — PROJECT NO. B4001— BID AWARD Median landscaping along Seco Canyon Road between Decoro Drive and Tupelo Ridge Drive. Award the contract for Seco Canyon Road Landscaping Project No. B4001 to Park West Landscape, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, for an amount not to exceed $221,646.50 plus 15 percent contingency expenditure. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE 9 FOR TRACT NO. 52276 LOCATED AT MAY WAY AND VIA PRINCESSA — RESOLUTION NO. 99-29 Annexation of Tract No. 52276 into Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, as annexation No. 9. The total proposed annual assessment is $550 per parcel for each of 14 parcels, which will be constructed as part of this project. Adopt Resolution No. 99-29 to initiate proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, authorize the levy of assessments, establish a budget for LMD #9 for Tract 52276 in the amounts shown on Exhibit `B° and set the public hearing for May 25, 1999, ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AS ZONE 10, FOR THE SOLEDAD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, LOCATED ON SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD AT LUTHER DRIVE — RESOLUTION NO. 99-27 Annexation of Soledad Entertainment Center into Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, as Zone 10. The total proposed annual assessment is $1,950 per parcel for one commercial parcel. Adopt Resolution No. 99-27 to initiate proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, authorize the levy of assessments, establish a budget for LMD #10 the Soledad Entertainment Center in the amounts shown on Exhibit "B" and set the public hearing for May 25, 1999. F ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION TO MAIL BALLOTS FOR RESIDENTS TO VOTE ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T23 (MOUNTAINVIEW) LOCATED ALONG SECO CANYON ROAD NORTH OF COPPERHILL DRIVE - RESOLUTION NO. 99-43 Resolution to mail ballot for residents to vote on proposed increase of $16.66 a month per parcel to the current assessment rate for Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. T23. The total proposed assessment is $39.58 a month per residential unit. Adopt Resolution No. 99-43 to initiate proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, mail ballots, and set the public hearing for May 25, 1999. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION TO MAIL BALLOTS FOR RESIDENTS TO VOTE ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENACE DISTRICT NO. T46 (NORTHBRIDGE) LOCATED NORTHEAST OF MCBEAN PARKWAY AND NEWHALL RANCH ROAD - RESOLUTION NO. 99-44 Resolution to mail ballots for residents to vote on proposed increase of $15.50 a month per parcel to the current assessment rate for Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. T46. The total proposed assessment is $47.50 a month per residential unit. Adopt Resolution No. 99-44 to initiate proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, mail ballots, and set the public hearing for May 25, 1999. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 8, 9 - RESOLUTION NO. 99-45 - Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt Resolution No. 99-45. Motion by Klajic, second by Weste, to adopt the consent calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 11 PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING ZONING CODE - RESOLUTION NO. 99-37, AND ORDINANCE NO. 99-4 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Jeff Hogan, Assistant Planner II, reported that the purpose of this item is to amend the Unified Development Code prohibiting unpermitted vehicles from parking on the 5 required front yard or any additional area of a residential lot that is visible from the street and not considered a driveway. Addressing the Councilon this item was Karin Nelson, Sharon Bowles who also submitted a petition signed by 20 citizens and Edwin Blancher. Five written comments were submitted on this item. Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to continue the public hearing to the second meeting in April (April 27, 1999), referring the matter back to staff to clarify issues discussed during this meeting including definitions, acreage, vehicle weight and to provide pictures. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 12 UNFINISHED BUSINESS APPROPRIATION TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO CREATE, ORGANIZE AND MANAGE A SIGNAGE DATABASE AND OVERSEE COMPLIANCE OF THE CITY'S SIGN ORDINANCE Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that staff is preparing to circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) to potential consulting firms to undertake this endeavor, The consultant will be responsible for taking the digital sign inventory staff has prepared and combining it with parcel information to create a database and GIS layer that can be used for all property and business owner notification. The final product will result in the City having a complete database of all signage and the ability to send notification to all non -conforming businesses and property owners. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Motion by Heidt, second by Klajic, to appropriate $100,000 from the City Council's Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to the Planning Division's Professional Services Account No. 3120-8110 for the purposes of hiring a consultant to create, organize and manage a signage database, and oversee compliance of the City's Sign Ordinance. C: On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. C: ITEM 13 UNFINISHED BUSINESS FUNDING FOR JULY 4, 1999 — FIREWORKS DISPLAY Adele Macpherson, Community Services Superintendent, reported that as a result of Council discussion at the meeting of February 23, 1999, staff researched a fireworks display to be held in the City on July 4, 1999. Staff was instructed to meet with the interested parties to determine a suitable location. Addressing the Council on this item was Skip Newhall. One written comment was submitted on this item. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to appropriate funds in an amount not to exceed $35,000, for a fireworks display on July 4, 1999, and that funds be transferred from Council Contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 7416-8001. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Ferry, Darcy Noes: Heidt Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:35 p.m. ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS ANTI -GANG TASK FORCE STATUS REPORT Adele Macpherson, Community Services Superintendent, gave a status report concerning the Anti -Gang Task Force prevention and intervention programs. Lt. Carl Deeley provided information on law enforcement's activities with regard to gangs. Council received report. ITEM 15 NEW BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT SUB -COMMITTEE Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that the City is facing various development -related issues for projects both within and outside the City Boundary. The formation of a City Council Development Committee will aid City staff in reviewing key developments and preparing for City Council agenda items. One written comment was submitted on this item. 7 Motion by Klajic, second by Heidt, to appoint Councilmember Heidt and Mayor Darcy to serve a one-year term on a Development Sub - Committee. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS PROGRESS REPORT ON THE GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD/HIGH SCHOOL SITE PROJECT (MASTER CASE 98-114: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-003/ ZONE CHANGE 98-002/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH# 98071076 George Caravalho, City Manager, gave an overview of the elements of this project and explained that the next 3 agenda items were linked together. Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that the City Council entered into two separate agreements regarding Golden Valley Road. The first was a development agreement allowing the developer the right to build -out an approved Tract Map in exchange for monies to construct Golden Valley Road among other benefits to the City. The second agreement was a MOU with the Hart High School District to allow for design coordination of Golden Valley Road and the new high school site. Robert Lee, Superintendent of the William S. Hart School District, distributed a chart on the projected student enrollment with and without Golden Valley High School. Addressing the Council on this item was Hunt Braly, Larry Rasmussen, Valerie Thomas, Allan Cameron, and Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Chamber of Commerce and Valencia Industrial Center. In response to request from Council; Myla Bobrow, President of Remediation Financial Inc. provided information. Council received report. ITEM 18 NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO REIMBURSE FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM PROPOSED TAX EXEMPT FINANCING AS REQUIRED BY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY REGULATIONS 1.150-2 ITEM 18 was considered at this time. H ITEM 17 NEW BUSINESS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SANTA CLARITA LLC (OWNERS OF THE PORTA BELLA PROPERTY) Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, reported that the City and Santa Clarita LLC have been negotiating the conditions under which the Porta Bella project can be cleaned and developed. This MOU outlines the basis for these negotiations, which would result in an amendment to the Porta Bella Specific Plan and Development Agreement. Both parties believe the terms outlined in this MOU are necessary for the expedited clean up of this contaminated property. Jerry Swerdlow, Myla Bobrow and Tim Lewis, representatives of the property owner, Santa Clarita LLC, were introduced, introduced their team for this project, and provided additional information. Addressing the Council on this item was Linda Johnson, Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Chamber of Commerce and Valencia Industrial Center, Hunt Braly, Carl Kanowsky, Glo Donnelly, Jerry Walgamuth, Scott Bentley, Valerie Thomas, Cam Noltemeyer, and Allan Cameron. Two written comments were submitted on this item. Motion by Heidt, second by Klajic, to approve the MOU subject to approval, concurrence and certification by DTSC, direct the City Manager to execute the MOU, and direct staff to process the described Porta Bella Specific Plan and Development Agreement amendments through the Planning Commission and City Council. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Klajic, DArcy Noes: Weste Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 1S NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO REIMBURSE FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM PROPOSED TAX EXEMPT FINANCING AS REQUIRED BY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY REGULATIONS 1.150-2 This item was combined with item 16. In order to expedite the development of Golden Valley Road, the City is considering the use of tax exempt financing, or forming of a community facilities district (Mello - Roos), in an amount not to exceed $29 million. The development of this road is critical to several projects in the area, and it is in the best interest of the City to facilitate its development. Comments on this item were made under item 16. 4 Motion by Klajic, second by Ferry, to adopt Resolution No. 99-47, declaring its intention to reimburse certain expenditures from proposed tax exempt financing as required by United States Department of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 99-47 adopted. ITEM 19 NEW BUSINESS MAYOR ROTATION SYSTEM Due to the lateness of the hour, Councilmember Ferry suggested this item be postponed to the next Council meeting. No speakers were called on this item.. Council concurred to postpone this item until the April 13, 1999 meeting. ITEM 20 NEW BUSINESS ELECTED MAYOR Due to the lateness of the hour, Councilmember Ferry suggested this item be postponed to the next Council meeting. No speakers were called on this item. Council concurred to postpone this item until the April 13, 1999 meeting. ITEM 21 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM TRANSIT MIXED CONCRETE PROJECT Through action taken earlier at this meeting, this item was added to the agenda. No speakers were called on this item. Jeff Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, advised that the City had received the EIR for this project, would be submitting comments and would be working with the Agua Dulce Chamber of Commerce. ITEM 22 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM NEWHALL RANCH Through action taken earlier at this meeting, this item was added to the agenda. 10 J No speakers were called on this item. Motion by Heidt, second by Klajic, to direct the City Attorney to come back with a report on the City's legal options. Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS There were none. STAFF COMMENTS George Caravalho, City Manager, inquired if a Councilmember would be available to accompany staff to Sacramento on the Whitney Canyon legislation, AB3399. Councilmember Weste indicated her willingness to attend. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 11:39 p.m. The City Council will hold a Study Session on April 6, 1999 at 5:30 p.m, in the Century Room at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, April 13, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. YOR 611 ATTEST: CITY CLERK 99merl3mAo.: 11