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Home My WebLink About1999-10-26 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (4)MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 5:30 PAL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 P.M. OCTOBER 26,1999 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Darcy called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present, with the exception of Councilmembers Majic and Heidt. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was none. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced the purpose of this Closed Session was to conduct a: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Anticipated Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (c) — two matters RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION At 5:31 p.m., Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to closed session in the Century Room. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Darcy reconvened the special meeting of the City Council at 6:34 p.m. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT Carl Newton, City Attorney, reported that, during Closed Session, no action was taken that was required to be reported. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the special meeting of the City Council at 6:35 p.m. 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 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. 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, with the exception of Councilmember HIajic. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Ferry invited representatives of the Crow Tribe of Y Indian Guides to lead the flag salute. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY Mayor Darcy invited Brad Berens, representing the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging, forward to make a presentation to representatives from Newhall Land & Farm for the Valencia Town Center Exhibit — "Beyond Time, Beyond Space: A Home for All Ages." David Yennie, representing the Daily News, presented a Readers' Choice Award to Mayor Jo Anne Darcy. PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY Barbara Chalton of the U. S. Forestry Service presented a Tree City U.S.A. Award for 1998, with the assistance of two Boy Scouts from Troop 316. Steve Sawyer, representing MediaOne, presented a video explaining the upgrade project. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Ken Kearby representing the Frazier Mountain Communities Town Council regarding wind farms; Cam Noltemeyer regarding the Golden Valley Road/High School project; Doug Hamby regarding City standards for use of garage space; and Lynne Plambeck regarding wind farms and the water supply in the Valley. STAFF COMMENTS Carl Newton, City Attorney, provided information regarding garage standards and non -conforming uses. George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on Tree City USA, wind farms, Golden Valley Road/high school, use of garage areas, and the water supply report. -- ARRIVAL OF COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Klajic entered the meeting at 7:24 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling Consent Item 12 for discussion. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the October 12, 1999, October 15, 1999 and October 19, 1999 meetings. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Hlajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS TO SANTA CLARITA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting to the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:26 p.m. RECONVENE Mayor Darcy reconvened the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:29 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. ITEM 2 CONSENT CALENDAR CAMP PLENTY ROAD — ESTABLISHING A PASSENGER LOADING / UNLOADING ZONE FOR CEDARCREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The City was contacted by Cedarcreek Elementary School requesting that a passenger loading / unloading zone be established in front of the school. This was in response to school -related traffic congestion that is currently occurring along Camp Plenty Road during the peak morning and afternoon drop-off periods. Adopt a resolution establishing a passenger loading / unloading zone for Cedarcreek Elementary School along Camp Plenty Road (east side) from the southern school driveway to the northern school driveway (250 feet), between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. ITEM 3 CONSENT CALENDAR GRANDVIEW DRIVE — ESTABLISHING A PASSENGER LOADING / UNLOADING ZONE FOR CHARLES A. HELMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The City was contacted by the Saugus Union School District requesting that a passenger loading / unloading zone be established in front of Charles A. Helmers Elementary School. This was in response to school -related traffic congestion that is currently occurring along Grandview Drive during the peak morning and afternoon drop-off periods. Adopt a resolution establishing a passenger loading / unloading zone for Charles A. Helmers Elementary School along Grandview Drive (east side) from the southern school driveway to 350 feet north of the driveway, between 7:15 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR CENTURION WAY — ESTABLISHING PASSENGER LOADING / UNLOADING ZONES AND BUS ONLY ZONE FOR SAUGUS HIGH SCHOOL The City was contacted by Saugus High School requesting that two passenger loading / unloading zones and a bus only zone be established in front of Saugus High School. This was in response to school -related traffic congestion that is currently occurring along Centurion Way during the peak morning and afternoon traffic periods. Adopt a resolution establishing two passenger loading/ unloading zones and one bus only zone for Saugus High School along the western side of Centurion Way. ITEM 5 CONSENT CALENDAR PEACHLAND AVENUE — ESTABLISHING TWO PASSENGER LOADING / UNLOADING ZONES FOR PEACHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Peachland Elementary School was selected as a 1999 Community Services Grant recipient. The purpose of the grant was to develop and implement the Peachland School Traffic Safety Project. The City was contacted by Peachland Elementary School to help aid them in implementing a Traffic Safety Project. Adopt a resolution establishing two passenger loading / unloading zones for Peachland Elementary School along Peachland Avenue (east side) and prohibiting U-turns at the southern school driveway. ITEM 6 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF TRACT MAPS 51931-01 AND 51931-02 LOCATED ALONG NEWHALL RANCH ROAD, INTO VALENCIA AREAWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT TI Annexation of Tracts 51931-01 and 51931-02 into Valencia Areawide Landscape Maintenance District T1 as Annexation T1 -B. The total proposed annual assessment is $48.25 per parcel for the maintenance of the medians constructed adjacent to the project. Adopt a resolution to initiate annexation proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, and set the public hearing for January 11, 2000. —^ ITEM 7 CONSENT CALENDAR ANNEXATION OF THE SIERRA HIGHWAY STORAGE FACILITY LOCATED ON VIA PRINCESSA INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ZONE 11 Annexation of the Sierra Highway Storage units into Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 11. The total proposed annual assessment is $9,600 for the one commercial parcel, for maintenance of the medians that will be constructed as part of this project. Adopt a resolution to initiate annexation proceedings, approve the Engineer's Report, and set the public hearing for January 11, 2000. ITEM S CONSENT CALENDAR ESTABLISH A LIBRARY FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY MITIGATION FEE THAT WOULD APPLY TO ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA — ORDINANCE NO. 99-7 — At the Council meeting of October 12, 1999, staff presented and introduced this ordinance to Council and approved the Library Fee, Capital Improvement Plan and Negative Declaration. Adopt Ordinance No. 99-7 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADD SECTION 16.21.200 (LIBRARY FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY MITIGATION FEE) OF CHAPTER 16.21 (SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS) AND SECTION 17.07.020 (DEFINITIONS) OF CHAPTER 17.07 (DEFINITIONS) TO ESTABLISH A LIBRARY FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY MITIGATION FEE FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. ITEM 9 CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE TREES FOR THE MILLENNIUM INITIATIVE — A resolution seeking approval to submit an application to the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for grant funds under the Trees for the Millennium Initiative. If funded, the grant would provide the City with funds to increase its urban forest through planting and maintenance of trees. Adopt a resolution, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for funding under the Trees for the Millennium Initiative. Direct the City Manager, if selected for funding, to enter into agreements with the State necessary to participate in the Initiative. ITEM 10 CONSENT CALENDAR AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATION FOR TDA ARTICLE 8 FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 1999 / 2000 — Annually, a request is made by the Council to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for the City's allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 8 funds. Adopt a resolution approving the application for local streets and roads funds authorized under Article 8 of the Transportation Development Act. ITEM 11 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION TO APPLY TO THE STATE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM In August 1999 staff reported to Council with a low and moderate -income housing rehabilitation loan and grant program which was adopted. This proposed HOME program would augment the rehabilitation loan program adopted in August. Adopt a resolution, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Direct the City Manager, if selected for funding, to enter into agreements with the State necessary to participate in the HOME Program. ITEM 12 CONSENT CALENDAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE PERSON OR PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF MATTHEW NEMECEK In September 1999, an attempted murder and residential burglary occurred at --- Cachuma Lane. The victim has endured several surgeries as a result of this attack and is currently in rehab awaiting another surgery. In response to inquiries from Councilmembers, City Manager Caravalho and Chief of Police Don Rodriguez provided information. Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to offer a reward in the amount of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the attempted murder. On roll call vote: Ayes: Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 13 CONSENT CALENDAR CHECK REGISTER NOS. 40 AND 41 Adoption of resolution approving and ratifying payment of the demands presented in the check register. Adopt a Resolution approving the check registers. — Motion by Heidt, second by Ferry, to adopt the balance of the Consent Calendar. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Klajic, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 14 PUBLIC HEARING NORTH VALENCIA NO. 2 SPECIFIC PLAN AND ANNEXATION (MASTER CASE NOS. 98-183, 99-055), GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 98-002, ANNEXATION NO. 98-02, SPECIFIC PLAN (PREZONE) 98-003, ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 98-001, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (VTTM) 44831 OPTION A, VTTM 44831 OPTION B, VTTM 52667, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-006, OAK TREE PERMIT 98-020, HILLSIDE REVIEW 99-002, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH#98111201 Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided. Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that this item is for the consideration of the North Valencia No. 2 Specific Plan and North Valencia 2 Annexation and related entitlements. The 596 -acre project is generally located north of Newhall Ranch Road, south of Decoro Drive and Copperhill Drive, west of McBean Parkway, and east of Copperhill Drive. Tom Worthington, representing Impact Sciences, presented information on the environmental impact report. Greg Medeiros, representing the Valencia Company, made a presentation on the project. Addressing the Council on this item were Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; Sally Chase Clark; Isaac Lieberman; and Cam Noltemeyer. Three written comments were submitted on this item including one petition. Motion by Weste, second by Hlajic, to continue the public hearing to Tuesday, November 9, 1999. On roll call vote: Ayes: Ferry, Weste, HIajic, Heidt, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Darcy called a recess at 9:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:45 p.m. ITEM 15 UNFINISHED BUSINESS GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD INTERSECTION INTERCHANGE FEASIBILITY STUDY Kris Markarian, Associate Engineer, reported that the feasibility study identifies and analyzes conceptual design alternatives for the Golden Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road intersection / interchange. The study consists of developing and evaluating alternatives for both an at -grade intersection and a grade -separated interchange. Kekoa Anderson, representing ASL Consulting Engineers, outlined the advantages and disadvantages of each of the alternatives. Addressing the Council on this item was Mary Moser representing Consumers Furniture (who also submitted a letter); Paul Berkowitz representing Berk's Office Furniture; Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Santa Clarita Transportation Committee; Allan Cameron representing the Soledad Canyon Improvement Alliance; Larry Rasmussen representing the Santa Clarita Business Park; James Off representing the Valley Business Center; Berta Gonzalez -Harper; and Clem Moser representing Consumers Furniture. Motion by Weste, second by Klajic, to continue this item to the November 23, 1999 meeting for additional information. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Klajic, Heidt, Ferry, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. ITEM 16 UNFINISHED BUSINESS YEAR 2000 CITY READINESS Steve Stark, Director of Administrative Services, reported that the City has been aggressively working on the Year 2000 (Y2K) issue since 1997 and has developed a comprehensive internal strategy with which the City is managing its Y2K readiness efforts. No requests to speak were submitted on this item. Council received report. ITEM 17 NEW BUSINESS TRAFFIC MODEL USER AGREEMENT Bahman Janka, City Traffic Engineer, consider approving user agreements for Model. reported that purpose of this item is to leasing the Joint City / County Traffic Addressing the Council on this item was Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Santa Clarita Transportation Committee; James C. Rodgers representing Monteverde Realty; Larry Rasmussen representing Santa Clarita Business Park; Allan Cameron; and Maurice Ungar. Council concurred to withdraw the item at this time. ITEM 18 NEW BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING POLICY Mayor Darcy, reported that in April 1992, the Council adopted a policy to formally set the time of adjournment of City Council meetings at 11:30 p.m. The policy also stated that in no case shall any meeting of boards and / or commissions continue after 12:00 midnight. One written comment was submitted on this item. Motion by M.Ijic, second by Heidt, to reaffirm existing City Council meeting policy and direct staff to modify the agenda format. On roll call vote: Ayes: HIajic, Heidt, Ferry, Weste, Darcy Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council) There were none. STAFF COMMENTS There were none. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Heidt requested regular updates on the Robinson Ranch project to be placed on the Council agenda. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m. A City Council Study Session will be held on Tuesday; November 2, 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, November 9, — 1999 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1' floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. Tr v'J�`G2.✓✓ Y®R ATTEST: