HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-11 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG (2)MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 PAL
JANUARY 11, 2000
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.
INVOCATION
Mayor Darcy gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
City Clerk, Sharon Dawson, called to order the regular meeting of the City Council
at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Darcy led the flag salute..
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Lynne Snead representing Valencia South Valley HOA
regarding the widening of McBean; Barbara Wampole regarding growth and trees on
McBean; Dean Houchin representing California Institute of the Arts regarding the
widening of McBean; Michael Centeno regarding trees on McBean; Barbara Farrar
regarding trees; Kyle Porrazzo regarding trees on McBean; Chris Porrazzo regarding
trees on McBean; Connie Worden-Roberts representing the Chamber of Commerce
Transportation Committee and the Valencia Industrial Association regarding
McBean Parkway; Lou Florimonte regarding County maintenance of river beds; Bill
Wittenberg regarding lack of schools; Frank Bauer regarding County maintenance of
flood control channels; Betty Whitehead representing Placerita Nature Center
regarding trees; Kent Carlson regarding Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital;
Skip Newhall regarding an elected mayor; Ed Dunn regarding growth (also
submitted copies of an article from the Taunton Massachusetts Daily Gazette
regarding controlled -growth measures; Cam Noltemeyer regarding the widening of
McBean; Lynne Plambeck regarding trees; Reverend Grace Bonnell regarding the
South Fork of the Santa Clara River and trees on McBean; Glenda Bona regarding
opening Valley/Calgrove; Caroline Squires regarding overdevelopment; Michael
Kotch regarding growth; Brian Polzin regarding growth; Candace Burrow regarding
houses being built off 14 and the removal of trees; Jan Kindy regarding the Santa
Clara River wash and County maintenance; and Alexandra Florimonte regarding
County maintenance of rivers. Fourteen written comments were received including
one written comment with a 19 -page petition concerning opening Valley/Calgrove.
STAFF COMMENTS
Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation and Engineering Services, commented on
the work being done on McBean Parkway.
George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on improvements to McBean; County
maintenance of the Santa Clara River; and Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial
Hospital. As requested by Council, items would be placed on future Council agendas
regarding McBean Parkway, after holding a meeting with the public, and regarding
an elected Mayor.
MAYOR'S PROPOSED GOALS FOR YEAR 2000
Mayor Darcy outlined proposed goals for the year 2000.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Darcy and Councilmembers presented WRAP Awards for recycling efforts to
representatives of Keysor-Century Corporation; Bertelsmann Industry Services,
Inc.; Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital; U.S. Borax, Inc.; Western Laser
Graphics, Inc.; Remo, Inc.; and Albertsons, Inc. Store Number 681.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy called a recess at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
Mayor Darcy acknowledged receipt of an award to the City from the White House
Millennium Council.
Steve Sawyer presented the MediaOne Progress Report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain
any further information that may be needed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Heidt, second by Klajic, to approve the agenda, pulling
Consent Item 18 for public comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to approve the minutes of the
December 14, 1999 regular meeting, and the December 21, 1999
special meeting.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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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
CERAMIC TILE PROJECT NO. P0001— ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
This project will install wall and floor tiles throughout various park facilities,
restrooms, and locker room areas. Approve the final plans and specifications and
authorize staff to advertise for bids for Project No. P0014, to install tile throughout
City park facilities.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE WILLIAM
S. HART UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR COORDINATION OF FARES
AND BUS SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTING STUDENTS
In March 1997, the City of Santa Clarita and the William S. Hart Union High School
District entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the
transportation of students. The City and the School District would like to continue
the MOU through June, 2002. Authorize renewal of the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City and the William S. Hart Union High School
District regarding the coordination of fares and bus service for transportation of
students between home and school until June, 2002.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION AND CONTRACT WITH GILLIG
CORPORATION
Staff proposes that in lieu of issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP), Council approve
the Assignment Agreement with the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation
(IPTG). This agreement assigns to the City the rights under the option provision of
the IPTC's existing contract to purchase sixteen 40 -foot transit buses and six 30 -foot
buses. Subsequent to this approval, staff recommends approval of a contract with
the Gillig Corporation for the manufacture of these buses. Waive City purchasing
policy, and approve the Assignment Agreement with the IPTC. Authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute the Assignment Agreement, and negotiate and
execute the contract with the Gillig Corporation.
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ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 52985 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE
OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
This item is for approval of Tract Map No. 52985 (Bridgeport, Standard Pacific
Homes) which consists of 16 acres. Approve the Tract Map; accept offers of
dedication; abandon portions of Bridgeport Lane; make findings; instruct the City
Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate; and instruct the City Clerk
to endorse the Certificate.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 52987-01 — APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP AND
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
This item is for approval of Tract Map No. 52987-01 (Bridgeport, Centex Homes) and
consists of approximately 6.7 acres. Approve Tract Map No. 52987-01; 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 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
1997 / 1998 AND 1998 / 1999 ANNUAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE
This item discusses the completion of the construction of the 1997 / 1998 and 1998 /
1999 Annual Infrastructure Projects. Accept the work performed by Excel Paving
Company on the 1997 / 1998 and 1998 / 1999 Annual Infrastructure Projects; 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.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRANSFER OF STORM DRAINS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD) — MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER DRAIN
(M.T.D.) NO. 1432 (CITY CAPITAL PROJECT), PRIVATE DRAIN (P.D.) NO. 1895,
UNIT I (TRACT NO. 43528), P.D. NO. 1962 (TRACT NO. 43116), AND P.D. NO.
2153 (TRACT NO. 45409)
Resolutions authorizing the transfer of M.T.D. No. 1432, P.D. No. 1895 (Unit I), P.D.
No. 1962 and P.D. No. 2153 to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District
(LACFCD), and to request LACFCD to accept these transfers. This is necessary for
the LACFCD to commence maintaining said storm drains. Adopt resolutions for the
transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements for M.T.D. No. 1432, P.D.
No. 1895 (Unit I), P.D. No. 1962, and P.D. No. 2153 to the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District (LACFCD) for purposes of operation, maintenance, repair, and
improvements; and direct staff to transmit a copy of this report indicating the date
and action taken, and three certified copies of the adopted resolutions to Building &
Safety / Land Development Division at the County of Los Angeles Department of
Public Works.
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ITEM 9
CONSENT CALENDAR
VIA PRINCESSA EXTENSION — CLAIBOURNE LANE TO THE PROPOSED
MAGIC MOUNTAIN PARKWAY AND VIA PRINCESSA INTERCHANGE
CONNECTOR RAMPS TO SAN FERNANDO ROAD — AWARD CONTRACT FOR
ALIGNMENT STUDY, ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT, AND PROJECT STUDY
REPORT
Award an engineering services contract for the preparation of a Project Study Report
(PSR) for the connector ramps of the Via Princessa bridge over San Fernando Road,
an alignment study, and an environmental document for the extension of Via
Princessa from Claibourne Lane easterly to the proposed Magic Mountain Parkway
at the "Porta Bella" site. Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with
Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall (DMJM) for engineering services for the Via
Princessa Extension (San Fernando Road to the proposed Magic Mountain Parkway
in "Porta Bella") in an amount not to exceed $247,385, plus a $50,000 contingency
expenditure.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
SANTA CLARITA CITY HALL, SECOND FLOOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT —
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT — PROJECT NO. F1003
This project will provide additional office space on the second floor of City Hall for
^' the City's Administrative Services Department, currently located on the third floor.
This project is part of an effort to expand City Hall's offices to accommodate the
changing demands of office space. Award contract for the City Hall Second Floor
Tenant Improvements to Cody Construction, Inc., in the amount of $168,680;
authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $25,302 should any change
orders become necessary, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TRACT 52673,
PARCEL MAP 25649 AND PARCEL MAP 20838 INTO SANTA CLARITA
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
Annexation of Tract 52673 and Parcel Map 25649 into Santa Clarita Landscape
Maintenance District No. Tl, as Annexation No. T1C. The total proposed annual
assessment for the commercial / industrial development is $48.25 per parcel.
Annexation of Parcel Map 20838 into Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District
No. 1 and formation of area into Zone No. 12. The total proposed annual assessment
for the commercial / industrial project located along Soledad Canyon Road is $2,735
per parcel. Adopt the resolutions to initiate formation and annexation proceedings,
and approve the combined Engineer's Report.
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ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
6/30/99 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND
MANAGEMENT LETTER
The City's independent audit firm, Moreland and Associates, has completed the
City's annual audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 1999. Based on the audit
performed, Moreland and Associates issued an unqualified audit opinion letter
which reflects the best level of opinion an organization can receive on its financial
statements. As part of the audit engagement, Moreland and Associates also
prepared a Management Letter to comment on the City's internal control structure
and its operations. For fiscal year ended 6 / 30 / 99, there were no significant
material weakness comments by the auditors. Receive Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report and Management Letter for fiscal year ended June 30, 1999.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
GOLDEN VALLEY PROGRESS REPORT
On October 26, 1999, the Council requested that a progress report on Golden Valley
Road be brought to each Council meeting. Each report will give the status of the
road in relation to the Porta Bella Development and the proposed Golden Valley
Road Interchange. Receive staff progress report on the Golden Valley Road project.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer, and Allan Cameron
representing Soledad Canyon Improvement Alliance.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 49, 50, AND 51
Approval of the check register. Adopt a Resolution to approve and ratify for payment
the demands presented in Check Register 49, 50, and 51.
Motion by Heidt, second by HIajic, to adopt the consent calendar.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: HIajic, Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
ITEM 15
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNEXATION OF TRACT 51931-01, TRACT 51931-02 AND SIERRA HIGHWAY
STORAGE INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
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Nancy DeLange, Associate Engineer, reported that on October 26, 1999, the Council
adopted resolutions initiating proceedings for procedural annexations into landscape
districts. This item is to conduct the public hearings for the following district
formations: 1) Annexation of Tract 51931-01 and 51931-02 into Santa Clarita
Areawide Landscape Maintenance District No. Tl, as Annexation No. TIB. The
total proposed annual assessment for the commercial / industrial development is
$48.25 per parcel. 2) Annexation of Sierra Highway Storage into Santa Clarita
Landscape Maintenance District Zone No. 1, Zone No. 2. The total proposed annual
assessment for the commercial / industrial project located along Via Princessa is
$9,600 per parcel. The owner/developer of each property has submitted a ballot in
favor of the proposed annexation.
Addressing the Council on this item was Allan Cameron.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to adopt the resolutions
approving the Engineer's Report, ordering the annexation of
territory into Landscape Maintenance District Tl and the formation
of Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance District Zone No. 2, and
authorizing the levy and collection of assessments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Blajic, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 16
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNEXATION OF TRACT 52673, PARCEL MAP 25649 AND PARCEL MAP 20838
INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Nancy Delange, Associate Engineer, reported that the purpose of this public hearing
is to consider the Annexation of Tract 52673 and Parcel Map 25649 into Santa
Clarita Landscape Maintenance District No. Tl, as Annexation No. T1C. The total
proposed annual assessment for the commercial / industrial development is $48.25
per parcel. Annexation of Parcel Map 20838 into Santa Clarita Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 and formation of area into Zone No. 12. The total
proposed annual assessment for the commercial / industrial project located along
Soledad Canyon Road is $2,735 per parcel. The owner/developer of each property
has submitted a ballot in favor of the proposed annexation.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
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Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Heidt, second by Majic, to adopt the resolutions
approving the Engineer's Report, ordering the annexation of
territory into Landscape Maintenance District TI and the
annexation of territory into Santa Clarita Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 and the formation of Zone No. 12, and authorizing levy
and collection of assessments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Heidt, Hlajic, Weste, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 17
PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVAL OF THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY AND THE LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS FOR SANTA CLARITA STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1, ANNEXATION NO. 99-L6, TRACT NO. 52354 (MEADOWWOOD)
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
T. Brad Therrien, Assistant City Engineer, reported that as a condition of the
approval of Tract No. 52354, streetlight improvements are required. The developer
has agreed to install or provide funds for all the necessary streetlight improvements
as required as a condition of approval. This annexation will provide for the
continued maintenance of these improvements after they are installed and accepted
by the City.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing.
Motion by Majic, second by Heidt, to adopt a resolution approving
the annexation of territory and the levy of assessments for Santa
Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District No. 1, as Annexation No. 99-
L6, Tract No. 52354 (Meadowwood).
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Majic, Weste, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution adopted.
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ITEM 18
r— PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Vince Berton, Planning Manager, reported that these amendments are a response
to public comment, comments received from other City departments as well as the
Planning Commission and City Council. The amendments are to various sections of
the code and incorporate policies currently utilized by staff, definitions of terms and
clarification of items currently in the UDC.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Heidt, second by Weste, to continue this public hearing to
January 25, 2000.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Majic, Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 19
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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
Motion by Heidt, second by Klajic, to reopen the public hearing.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Heidt, Klajic
Noes: Weste, Ferry, Darcy
Absent: None
Motion failed.
No public testimony was received. Twenty-seven written comments were submitted.
Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that the purpose of this item is 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 Copper Hill Drive, west of
McBean Parkway, and east of Copper Hill Drive.
In response to questions from Councilmembers, additional information was provided
by Rick Putnam, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, and Greg
Medeiros and Ross Pistone of Newhall Land and Farm.
Motion by Ferry, second by Weste, to direct staff to return at the
February 8, 2000 City Council meeting for a public hearing and
consideration of an ordinance approving the development
agreement. Adopt resolution certifying the Final Environmental
Impact Report. Adopt resolutions approving the amendments to the
General Plan Circulation and Land Use Elements. Conduct the first
reading of an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING
PREZONE 98-003 (MASTER CASE 98-183) FOR ANNEXATION NO. 98-
02 (NORTH VALENCIA NO. 2) TO ALLOW FOR THE NORTH
VALENCIA NO. 2 SPECIFIC PLAN, WHICH CHANGES THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY ZONES A-2-5,
RPD 5000-8.6U, AND M -PD TO CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ZONE
SPECIFIC PLAN (SP) OVER 596.2 ACRES AND AMENDS PORTIONS
OF ORDINANCE 99-2, AND ADOPTION OF THE NORTH VALENCIA
NO. 2 SPECIFIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT —
STANDARDS TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 596.2
ACRE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE NORTH VALENCIA NO. 2
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA LOCATED WITHIN THE 576.2 ACRE NORTH
VALENCIA 2 ANNEXATION AREA IN THE UNINCORPORATED
AREA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA. Adopt the resolution approving the project
entitlements for Vesting Tentative Tract Maps, Conditional Use
Permit, Oak Tree Permit, and Hillside Review.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Weste, Darcy
Noes: Heidt, Klajic
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Darcy called a recess at 10:24 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:35 p.m.
ITEM 20
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA LOCAL ARTS AGENCY
Adele Macpherson, Community Services Supervisor, reported that the purpose of
this item is consideration of a proposal for implementation of Local Arts Agency as
recommended by Parks and Recreation Commission.
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r.. Addressing the Council on this item was Dr. Peter Pocock representing the Arts
Alliance; Dr. Michael Millar; Allan Cameron; and Tim Ben Boydston representing
the Canyon Theatre Guild. One written comment was submitted.
Motion by Weste, second by Ferry, to authorize staff to proceed with
local arts agency implementation, requiring the agency to prepare
annual goals and objectives and to make semi-annual reports to the
City Council.
On roll call:
Ayes: Heidt, Weste, Ferry, Darcy
Noes: Klajic
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 21
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UPDATE ON ROBINSON RANCH, REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY
Jeffrey Lambert, Director of Planning and Building Services, provided an update on
the progress of the Robinson Ranch development and a report on the project's
satisfaction of its conditions of approval. Ted Robinson, the applicant, outlined how
some issues have been resolved and requested to be granted temporary occupancy
for one golf course. George Gruber representing Oak Springs Canyon HOA
acknowledged some conditions that makes the project acceptable.
At 11:30 p.m., Council concurred to continue with discussion of this
item.
Addressing the Council on this item was Richard Christensen representing the Sand
Canyon HOA; Mike Levison representing Laura Hauser of the Sand Canyon Trails
Commission; Dennis Neice; John Steffen; Allen Penrose; Craig Feeder; Diane
Wilson; Ian Hill; Lynne Plambeck representing SCOPE; Jane Fleck; Robert Fleck;
Jan Meggs; and Barbara Maycott representing White Water Canyon HOA. Thirty-
one written comments were submitted on this item.
Motion by Ferry, second by Heidt, to direct staff to issue the
temporary certificate of occupancy for the first golf course; and
direct staff to ensure the applicant completes the following ASAP.-
1.
SAP:
1, plant additional mature trees behind Mr. Penrose's property
2. plant additional mature trees along the driving range berm
3. involve the Sand Canyon Trails Committee in a meeting to
discuss the design of the Lost Canyon / Sand Canyon
intersection
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4. monitor Mr. Feeder's property to ensure he is not impacted by
stray golf balls from the driving range; if he is, staff should be
involved in getting additional protection for Mr. Feeder
5. ensure the deal struck between Mr. Robinson and the
homeowners along Oaks Springs Canyon, in the National
Forest, and along Whitewater Canyon is completed
6. allow equestrian access to the portions of the trail now
complete and ensure that the applicant continue to complete
the remaining portions within the Forest
7. involve the Sand Canyon HOA in discussions about the design
of the Sand Canyon bridge;
stipulating that the CLWA dispute is a separate issue.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Darcy
Noes: Majic
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 22
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DEDICATION OF OPEN SPACE — COLMER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Mayor Pro Tem Weste reported that on July 13, 1999 the Council approved a motion
to accept an offer of dedication of approximately 40 acres of land in Canyon Country,
north of Begonias Lane Park. The Council's acceptance was contingent upon the
owner providing public access to the site, and a Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment for the property. Additional information was provided by Rick Putnam,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
Addressing the Council on this item was Wayne Colmer and Allan Cameron.
Motion by Weste, second by Hlajic, to accept the property, and that
an agreement be drawn up requiring that if the City finds toxics on-
site, Mr. Colmer pays any remediation costs.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Weste, Ferry, Heidt, Majic, Darcy
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (Council)
There were none.
STAFF COMMENTS
George Caravalho, City Manager, commented on the recruitment for the
Administrative Clerk in the City Manager's Office.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Heidt commented on an upcoming Regional Transportation Summit;
a Coast Live Oak tree planted in Jeanette Sharrar's honor; AB 1219 regarding water
resources for residential tracts; and a fire in Canyon Country.
Mayor Darcy commented on a recent League meeting and dues being raised.
Request was made for an update on what is going on with redevelopment in
downtown Newhall.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Darcy adjourned the meeting at 12:50 a.m.
The nest regular meeting of the. City Council will be held Tuesday,
January 25, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hail,
23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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