HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-28 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (4)MINUTES OF REGULAR, MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 PAL
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Darcy called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:41 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Weste led the flag salute.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented a certificate to Paul Atkins for his
efforts with Childspree, the Mervyn's Back to School Shopping Spree, and a
proclamation to Pat Willett for the upcoming American Heart Walk.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Mayor Darcy presented a Financial Reporting Award to Steve Stark, Director of
Administrative Services.
Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, introduced Debbie Piccolo
representing Media One who presented a report on progress since the last Council
meeting on the upgrade project.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Hugh Rose regarding the Wiley Canyon
retaining wall and Don Maston regarding habitual speeders.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the agenda, moving
Item 20 to follow the Consent Calendar and pulling Consent Items 3,
4, and b.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to approve the minutes of the
September 14, 1999 special and regular meetings, and the September
21, 1999 special joint meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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.
ITEM 2
CONSENT CALENDAR
SISTER CITY
The Santa Clarita Sister Cities International Committee has been actively pursuing
the formation of sister city relationships. In July, Carl Boyer, Honorary Chairman of
Santa Clarita's Sister Cities International Committee formally requested that the
Council place on their agenda an item to consider the establishment of a sister city
relationship with Navi Mumbai, India. Authorize Mayor to sign a letter to the Mayor
of Navi Mumbai, India, inviting a delegation to visit Santa Clarita in conjunction
with the Sister City International Program.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
TO ALLOW BLUE BARREL DISPOSAL TO LEASE APPROXIMATELY A HALF
ACRE OF VACANT CITY LAND FOR EMPLOYEE PARKING AND TO
TEMPORARILY STORE RESIDENTIAL CONTAINERS AND LARGE BULKY
ITEMS — Blue Barrel Disposal approached the City in July to lease approximately
21,000 square feet of City owned property on Drayton Street. Blue Barrel Disposal
proposes to use the vacant land for employee parking and temporary storage. Direct
staff to enter into the lease agreement with Blue Barrel Disposal, and increase the
City's Miscellaneous Revenues Account No. 901-6714 by $8,040.69 to reflect Blue
Barrel Disposal's pro -rated rental fee for the remainder of FY 1999/2000.
Councilmember Klajic requested this item be continued to the next meeting to allow
time for any interested Councilmember to visit the site.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
MASTER CASE NO. 99-176, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
NO. 99-004 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 17.19 OF THE CITY'S UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE (SIGN REGULATIONS) AND CHAPTER 17.13 OF THE
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (PERMITTED USE CHART) — ORDINANCE
NO. 99-16
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Second Reading of ordinance approving an amendment to the sign ordinance making
sign regulations more easy to understand and use.
Addressing the Council on this item was Tami Papworth representing Ralphs
Grocery. Two written comments were submitted on this item.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Ordinance 99-16 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.13 AND 17.19
OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC AMENDMENT 99-004).
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
AUTHORIZATION OF FEE SUBSIDY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE FOR
BUSINESSES AND PROPERTIES WITH PRE-EXISTING, LEGAL NON-
CONFORMING SIGNS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE SIGN ORDINANCE
AS WELL AS APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE VARIANCE DECISIONS
On September 14, 1999 the Council directed staff to return to the meeting of
September 28, 1999 with a mechanism to subsidize application and appeal fees
associated with Administrative Variance applications for pre-existing, legal non-
conforming signs that do not comply with the Sign Ordinance. Authorize City
subsidy of Administrative Variance application fees for businesses and properties
with pre-existing, legal non -conforming signs at a rate of $415 per application.
Transfer $25,000 from Council contingency Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No.
3120-8110. Authorize City subsidy of appeal fees for Administrative Variance
decisions affecting businesses and properties with pre-existing, legal non -conforming
signs at a rate of $1,040 per application. Transfer $25,000 from Council contingency
Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 3120-8110.
One written comment was submitted on this item.
Councilmember Heidt requested this item be continued to the next meeting for
further discussion.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
PAMPLICO DRIVE — ESTABLISHING A PASSENGER LOADING/UNLOADING
ZONE FOR JAMES FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — RESOLUTION NO. 99-
160
James Foster Elementary began its current school year in August and implemented
a temporary passenger loading/unloading zone along Pamplico Drive as a response
to school -related traffic congestion that was occurring during the peak morning
._ drop-off period. Adopt Resolution No. 99-160, establishing a passenger
loading/unloading zone for James Foster Elementary School along Pamplico Drive
(south side) from the school crosswalk to 260 feet east of the crosswalk, between 7:15
a.m. and 8:15 a.m.
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ITEM 7 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
WILEY CANYON ROAD REALIGNMENT, GRANT OF EASEMENT — PROJECT
NO. 52020
Although the Wiley Canyon Road realignment project is proposed to follow the
existing right-of-way, a permanent easement from Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works (LACDPW) is required for public street construction and all uses
appurtenant thereto. Further, the City is granting LACDPW an easement for
ingress and egress purposes across the City property for access to the County
facility. Authorize the Mayor to execute the easement documents in favor of the City
and Los Angeles County.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
GALETON ROAD CURB IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. M3001— ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS
The Galeton Road Curb Improvements Project will include curb, gutter, and catch
basin installation; driveway approach and asphalt roadway surfacing repairs along
the west side of Galeton Road. Approve the plans and specifications for the Galeton
Road Curb Improvements, Project No. M3001; and authorize the advertising for
bids.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
PARCEL MAP NO. 25042 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER OF DEDICATION
Approval of Parcel Map No. 25042 consisting of approximately 4.7 acres. The tract
is located north of San Fernando Road and west of Valle Del Oro, and is owned by
EZ Access Self Storage, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. Approve
Parcel Map No. 25042; accept offer of dedication; make findings; instruct the City
Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk
to endorse the Certificate.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 52606 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE
OF OFFER OF DEDICATION
Approval of Tract Map No. 52606 consisting of approximately 2.3 acres. The tract is
located east of Valley Street and north of Maple Street, and is owned by Williams
Homes, Inc., a California Corporation. Approve Tract Map No. 52606; accept offer of
dedication; make findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special
Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 44360-04 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP
Approval of Tract Map No. 44360-04 consisting of approximately 3.9 acres. The
tract is located on the north side of Isabella Parkway just westerly of Gilbert Drive,
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and is owned by Isabella Investment Group. Approve Tract Map No. 44360-04; make
findings; instruct the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate;
and instruct the City Clerk to endorse the Certificate.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT HASKELL
CANYON ROAD/GROVEPARK-RIDGEGROVE DRIVES AND STREET
IMPROVEMENT ON HASKELL CANYON ROAD, PROJECT NO. C0015
This item discusses the completion of intersection widening and installation of a
traffic signal and interconnect system at the intersection of Haskell Canyon Road at
Grovepark-Ridgegrove Drives. Accept the work performed by L.A. Signal, Inc. on the
traffic signal and interconnect installation at Haskell Canyon Road/Grovepark-
Ridgegrove Drives and street improvement on Haskell Canyon Road, Project No.
00015; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to
release the ten percent retention 35 days after the Notice is recorded, provided no
stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
PEAK HOUR LEFT -TURN PROHIBITION ON BOUQUET CANYON ROAD
MEDIAN OPENING AT THE BEST BUY DRIVEWAY — To prohibit left -tum
movements during the morning peak hour on Bouquet Canyon Road median opening
in front of the Best Buy driveway (Bouquet Canyon Plaza shopping complex).
Approve the prohibition of northbound left -turns during the morning peak period,
from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., on Bouquet Canyon Road at the median opening in front
of the Best Buy driveway (Bouquet Canyon Plaza); and direct staff to install the
necessary signs and markings to restrict the movement.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
TIME CAPSULE
Councilmember Janice H. Heidt proposed that the City develop a Time Capsule to
celebrate the City of Santa Clarita in the new millenium. The contents of the
capsule will be determined through extensive community participation and will
reflect the life, styles, and issues of the community's residents. Approve the
Millenium Time Capsule project and appropriate funds, not to exceed $5,000 from
the City Council's Contingency Fund Account No. 1240-7401 to Account No. 7455-
7312.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 92-1 OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA (VALENCIA TOWN CENTER) ANNUAL TAX LEVY CFD 92-1-12
In August of 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 92-1-12 will levy the special taxes for
Fiscal Year 1999/00 upon all properties within Community Facilities District No. 92-
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1, which are not otherwise exempt from taxation. Adopt Resolution No. CFD 92-1-
12, 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 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 36 AND 37
Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in
the check register. Adopt a Resolution approving the check registers.
Motion by Ferry, second by Klajic, to approve the balance of the
Consent Calendar, continuing Items 3 and 5 to the October 12, 1999
meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VALLEY STREET/CALGROVE BOULEVARD CIRCULATION ISSUES
Through action taken earlier during this meeting, Item 20 was considered at this
time.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:53 p.m. and reconvened the meeting. at 9:10 p.m.
ITEM 17
PUBLIC HEARING
SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT RESTRUCTURING OF BUS ROUTES
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, reported that this
item is a public hearing to consider proposed changes to Santa Clarita Transit bus
routes. Due to the relocation of the main hub for local buses, and the opening of the
Jan Heidt Metrolink Station at Newhall, Santa Clarita Transit will restructure local
routes to reduce travel time, improve schedule reliability, and initiate service on
Sierra Highway north of Soledad Canyon Road.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Four written comments were
submitted on this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
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Motion by Weste, second by Heidt, to approve implementation of
proposed bus route changes and route designation changes to be
implemented in conjunction with the opening of the Jan Heidt
Metrolink Station at Newhall and the Interim Transit Center
adjacent to the Valencia Town Center, tentatively scheduled for
January 9, 2000.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Majic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 18
PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENT TO THE VALENCIA BRIDGE AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE
CONSTRUCTION FEE DISTRICT — RESOLUTION NO. 99-151
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, reported that this
P^ is public hearing to consider amendments to the adopted Valencia Bridge and Major
Thoroughfare Construction Fee District, to make the City portion of the fee district
consistent with the portion of the district within the unincorporated areas of Los
Angeles County.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to adopt Resolution No. 99-151
amending the adopted Valencia Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Fee
District and instruct the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the
adopted resolution with the County Recorder.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Majic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
PUBLIC HEARING
INCREASE 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. 99-
149
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Gene Wolfe, Fire Chief, reported that this item is for the purpose of the annual
reassessment of County fire facilities and subsequent adjustment of related building
permit fees.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to adopt Resolution No. 99-149.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Majic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution 99-149 adopted.
ITEM 20
UNFINISHED
VALLEY STREET/CALGROVE BOULEVARD CIRCULATION ISSUES
Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, reported that on
April 27, 1999, the Council directed staff to pursue mediation with the Valley
Street/Calgrove Boulevard residents regarding the connection of Valley Street and
Calgrove Boulevard. This direction was given in order to resolve several long-
standing issues.
Addressing the Council on this item was Margaret Braunling representing Citizens
Against Barricades; Kathy Shaw representing Citizens Against Barricades who
submitted her comments in writing and a petition; Sharon Tobin; Thomas Hanson;
Glenda Bona; Bruce Dukoff; Darryl Steadman; Nancy Alterman; Hugh Rose
representing La Salle Canyon HOA; William Hare; Alan Hart; Linda Ridel
representing Happy Valley HOA; Jeff Christensen; Eddie Tovar; Terry Kush
representing Hidden Valley HOA; Amy deMaille; John Trautman representing
Hidden Valley HOA; Joyce Rodgers; Jay Rodgers; John Torjesen; Jeff Slott
representing Happy Valley HOA; Colynn Block; Ric Block; and Tom Surak.
One hundred thirty-six written comments were submitted on this item.
Motion by Weste, second by Majic, to direct staff to initiate
proceedings for an amendment to the Circulation Element of the
General Plan to remove Calgrove Boulevard as a secondary highway
between Creekside Drive and Maple Street, and to provide for its
permanent closure at the point where it currently intersects with
Valley Street. Furthermore, staff is directed to initiate a permanent
structural closure of both Calgrove Boulevard and Valley Street at
the point where the two streets intersect if the amendment to the
Circulation Element of the General Plan is adopted. Appropriate
$100,000 from Council Contingency Fund, Account No. 1240-7401 for
processing the General Plan amendment.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Weste, Klajic, Darcy
Noes: Ferry
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 21
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF, PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that at the regular meeting of the City Council
on August 24, 1999, Council declared a vacancy and directed staff to post and
publish the Notice of Vacancy for one position on the Planning Commission with a
term expiring in July, 2002.
Councilmember Ferry thanked Pat Modugno for his service on the Commission and
nominated Tim Burkhart to replace him.
Motion by Ferry, second by Darcy, to appoint Tim Burkhart to fill
the vacancy on the Planning Commission.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Mgiic, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 22
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MODIFICATIONS TO AN EXISTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) BETWEEN GATES KING PARTNERS, HENRY ARKLIN, AND THE CITY
TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES LOCATED SOUTH OF SAN
FERNANDO ROAD AND WEST OF SIERRA HIGHWAY
Fred Follstad, Senior Planner, reported that at the July 13, 1999 Council meeting,
staff was directed to return with information on the additional properties to be
added to the development project.
One request to speak was submitted by Mark Gates, if there were questions to be
"� answered.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to direct City Manager to execute
a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gates Bing
Properties, SCI Properties and Henry Arklin, subject to review by
the City Attorney.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Blajic, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 23
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM A
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that on August 4, 3999,
the City entered into a Funding, Construction, and Acquisition Agreement with
Spirit, which provided that the City construct Phase I of Golden Valley Road
extension in conjunction with the William S. Hart School District and the Santa
Clarita Valley Facilities Foundation.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adopt a resolution, declaring
intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 99-1 (Santa
Clarita Business Park) (the CFD), and to authorize the levy of a
special' tax within the boundaries thereof, and adopt a second
resolution, declaring its intention to incur bonded indebtedness in
the amount not to exceed $33,000,000 within the proposed CFD.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
COUNCH.MEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Klajic requested staff look into auditory devices at intersections, the
light at Via Princessa, recirculating the EIR on Robinson Ranch and what
constitutes official City sponsorship of events.
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Councilmember Ferry requested staff look into the possibility of a crosswalk at
Dickason and Decoro and commended staff for Central Park.
Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to adjourn the meeting at 10:12
p.m.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
A City Council Study Session will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 1999 at 5:30 P.M.
in the Century Room, 1°° floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 12, 1999
at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
Clarita.
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