HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-08 - MINUTES - SPECIAL REGULAR MTG (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING'
5:00 P.M
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
MAY 8, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the special meeting of the City Council at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There was none.
CLOSED SESSION
Carl Newton, City Attorney, advised of the need to conduct a Closed Session for the
purpose of holding a:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(c) — three matters
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste recessed the meeting to closed session at 5:02 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 6:10 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Carl Newton, City Attorney, announced
Session that was required to be reported.
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that no action was taken during Closed
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m.
CITY CLERWS ANNOUNCEMENT
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that anyone wishing to address an item on
the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk before the
item is announced by the Mayor.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Ferry gave the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the regular meeting of the City Council at 6:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Ferry introduced Lindsay Meban, Hart High School Cheerleader,
who led the flag salute.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
In response to request by Councilmember Ferry, Mark Yamarone, Transportation
Funding Coordinator, provided information on funding the City is recommended to
receive through the MTA Call for Projects. Councilmember Ferry also commented
on the informational Rave party on May 17 and a recent school trustees meeting.
Councilmember Smyth commented on traffic lanes being blocked off on Wiley and
Lyons. Tony Nisich, Director of Transportation & Engineering Services commented
on work being done in the area.
Mayor Weste noted that the light at Copperhill and Seco is now functioning.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
Mayor Weste and Councilmembers presented a certificate to Hart High School
Varsity Cheerleaders for their outstanding year of cheerleading competitions.
PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY
George Caravalho, City Manager, presented the Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002 Budget to
Council; study sessions will be held on May 15 and 29, 2001 with the public hearing
scheduled for June 12, 2001.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council at this time was Douglas Hall who announced he would run
for City Council in the next election; Allan Cameron regarding revising budget
priorities for parkland; Marsha McLean regarding historical points of interest; Vera
Johnson representing Santa Clarita Citizens Transportation Committee regarding
money allocated by CalTrans for an east/west road; Steve Cornell representing
Citizens Against Barricades regarding Valley/Calgrove; and Linda Redel
representing the Happy Valley HOA regarding Valley/Calgrove.
STAFF COMMENTS
George Caravalho, City Manager, indicated a report on power plants would be placed
on the next agenda for Council consideration; invited Fire Chief Lindsay to comment
on the time for emergency vehicles to access the gate on Valley/Calgrove; and
indicated a report on the design of the Valley Calgrove closure would be back to
Council in September. Council requested the road closure be expedited.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain
any further information that may be needed.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to approve the agenda, pulling
Items 5, 8,14 and 19 from the Consent Calendar.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the minutes of the
April 24 and April 26, 2001 meetings.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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
EXTENSION OF QUARTERLY BROCHURE PUBLISHING CONTRACT
Renewal of the contract with RLF Publishing for the design, publication, and
distribution of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
quarterly recreation and general information Seasons brochure. Extend the current
contract with RLF Publishing, for the Seasons brochure, in the amount of $63,089
for an additional year. The extension is pursuant to the terms and conditions of the.
original contract, and contingent on the proposed 2001 / 2002 budget. The funds
have been budgeted in the proposed 2001 / 2002 budget in Account No. 7213-7308.
ITEM 3
CONSENT CALENDAR
VALENCIA GLEN PARK POOL REHABILITATION
Award bid for the replacement of the pool deck and drain, the replacement of piping,
and pool deck lighting at Valencia Glen Park Pool. Award contract to John Burgeson
Contractors in the amount of $81,208 for decking and lighting, and $8,604 for the
shade structure at Valencia Glen Pool, plus a 30 percent contingency. These funds
have been budgeted in FY 2000 / 2001 in Account No. P0003-001. Authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 4
CONSENT CALENDAR
r MCBEAN TRANSFER STATION — REJECTION OF ALL BIDS AUTHORIZATION
j TO RE -ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND APPROVE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.
01-005 AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENTS
The McBean Transfer Station is a timed bus transfer facility for all Santa Clarita
Transit bus routes. The project will construct a 12 -bay bus transfer island, as well
as passenger amenities, such as restroom facilities, canopies for pedestrian cover,
and a clock tower. This item will also discuss the adjustment of property lines
between the Newhall Land and Farming Company holdings and the City's McBean
Transfer Station property and the agreements between the City and The Gas
Company for relocation of their high-pressure pipeline from the subject project site.
Authorize rejection of all construction contract bids for the construction of the
McBean Transfer Station, Project No. T1007 and FTA Project Nos. CA -90-X936 and
CA -90-Y068, and direct staff to re advertise for bids. Approve the lot line
adjustment and the associated quitclaim deeds, and accept the Grant Deed offered
by the Newhall Land and Farming Company; and authorize the City Manager to
sign all necessary documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Approve the right-
of-way agreement and the associated quitclaim deed with The Gas Company; and
authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents, subject to City attorney
approval.
ITEM 5
CONSENT CALENDAR
INSTALLATION OF BATTERY BACK-UP POWER FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PROJECT NO. C0017 — AWARD CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT
This project will install battery back-up systems for traffic signals at 15 signalized
intersections in the City. The project locations are shown in Exhibit "A" Project
Location Map.
Addressing the Council on this item was Douglas Hall.
Motion by Ferry, second by Darcy to award contract for the
installation of battery back-up power for traffic signals at various
locations, Project No. C0017, to L. A. Signal, Incorporated in the
amount of $77,440.00, and authorize a 20 percent contingency in the
amount of $15,440.00. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 6
CONSENT CALENDAR
PARCEL MAP NO. 26037 (INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUMS ON SMYTH DRIVE) —
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
The Planning Director for the County of Los Angeles approved Tentative Parcel Map
No. 26037 on November 4, 2000, and this parcel was annexed into the City of Santa
Clarita on November 27, 2000, as part of the North Valencia II Annexation. This
parcel map, consisting of approximately 2.6 acres, is located within the Valencia
Industrial Center between Smyth Drive and Newhall Ranch Road approximately
one-quarter mile east of Copper Hill Drive, and is owned by Highridge Center, LLC.
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Approve Parcel Map No. 26087; accept offers of dedication; make
the City Treasurer to endorse the Special Assessment Certificate;
City Clerk to endorse the Certificate on the face of the Map.
findings; instruct
and instruct the
ITEM 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
TRACT MAP NO. 52667-01(ALTAVISTA, NORTH VALENCIA R ANNEXATION) —
APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
— Tract Map No. 52667-01 is the first phase of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
52667, which was granted approval by the Planning Commission on September 28,
1999, and by the City Council on January 11, 2000. This phase, consisting of
approximately 80.0 acres, is located east of Copper Hill Drive, between Smyth Drive
and Decoro Drive, and is owned by the Newhall Land & Farming Company.
Approve Tract Map No. 52667-01; 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 on the face of the Map.
ITEM 8
CONSENT CALENDAR
PLACERITA CANYON SEWER BACKBONE, PROJECT NO. 52036 — AWARD
DESIGN CONTRACT
Mayor Weste disqualified herself from participation on this item due to a possible
conflict of interest and left the dais. Mayor Pro Tem Ferry conducted the meeting.
Robert Newman, City Engineer, advised that the proposed sewer backbone system
will serve properties as far easterly into the canyon as The Master's College, as well
as two residential tracts in the westerly portion of the canyon. The design
consultant will provide environmental, right-of-way, and design services.
Addressing the Council on this item was Chris Townsley (submitted material);
Linda Townsley; Mary Frances Larson; Therese Jones; Bob Barnott; and Robert
Leeman. Two written comments were submitted.
Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to continue this item until after a
town -hall meeting is held with the community to hear their concerns
and answer questions.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered by a majority of the Council
participating.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
2000 / 2001 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. M0013 —
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE A CHANGE ORDER
TO DESIGN CONSULTANT CONTRACT
The Slurry Seal project involves the surface preparation and application of emulsion
slurry seal to seal cracks, enhance skid resistance properties, and increase pavement
life. Award the construction contract for the 2000 / 2001 Annual Slurry Seal
Program, Project No. M0013, to Valley Slurry Seal in the amount of $672,511.32,
and authorize a 15 percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $100,876.70;
authorize a change order to the design contract of Pavement Engineering, Inc. (PEI)
to include construction inspection in the amount of $53,500.00, and authorize a 15
percent contingency expenditure in the amount of $8,025.00; authorize the City
Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 10
CONSENT CALENDAR
ESTABLISHING A PASSENGER LOADING / UNLOADING ZONE ALONG
PLEASANTDALE STREET FOR CANYON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AND MODIFYING THE EXISTING PASSENGER LOADING / UNLOADING
ZONE ALONG DALBEY DRIVE FOR PLACERITA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Staff met with the Principal of Canyon Springs Elementary School, and observed
both morning and afternoon traffic conditions along Pleasantdale Street, adjacent to
the school. Staffs evaluation indicated that a passenger loading / unloading zone
would minimize traffic congestion and provide the school with a designated drop-off
and pick-up area. Adopt a resolution establishing a passenger loading / unloading
zone for Canyon Springs Elementary School along Pleasantdale Street (south side)
from Plumwood Avenue to 300 feet west; and adopt a resolution modifying the time
periods for the no -stopping and passenger loading / unloading zones along Dalbey
Drive, adjacent to Placenta Junior High School.
ITEM 11
CONSENT CALENDAR
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR 27 SPEED HUMPS AND ONE TRAFFIC CIRCLE
IN THE OLD ORCHARD I AND II COMMUNITIES
On September 12, 2000, the City Council awarded the contract for construction
services to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc. for the traffic -calming project involving the
installation of speed humps along several streets. This project was completed to the
City Engineer's satisfaction on February 16, 2001, and was within budget. Accept
the work performed by R.C. Becker & Son, Inc. on the speed hump installations
along Avenida Rotella, Avenida Rondel, Avenida Ronada, Avenida Crescenta,
Avenida Entrana, and Avenida Cappela, and the traffic circle installation at
Tournament Road / Avenida Crescenta; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of
Completion; direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice
of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been
filed.
ITEM 12
CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL YEARS 1999 / 2000 AND 2000 / 2001 NEW SIDEWALK AND SIDEWALK
REPAIR PROJECTS, BOUQUET CANYON ROAD / ESPUELLA DRIVE RIGHT -
TURN POCKET, AND 2000 / 2001 ACCESS RAMP PROGRAM, PROJECT NOS.
T005, M0001, T0013, M0018, C4003, AND T0008 — PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
These capital improvement projects installed and repaired sidewalks and access
ramps at various locations within the City and widened the right -turn pocket on
Bouquet Canyon Road at Espuella Drive. On October 10, 2000 the Council awarded
the contract for the subject project to Kalban, Inc. Accept the work performed by
Kalban, Inc. on the 1999 / 2000 and 2000 / 2001 New Sidewalk and Sidewalk Repair
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�+ ,AProjects, Bouquet Canyon Road / Espuella Drive Right - turn Pocket, and 2000 /
2001 Access Ramp Program; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion;
direct staff to release the 10 percent retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion
is recorded, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed.
ITEM 13
CONSENT CALENDAR
REVISIONS TO CITY'S WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
Revisions to the City's wireless telecommunications facilities standards and
requirements. As part of the revision process, staff would research other City
ordinances and procedures for encouraging co -location of telecommunications
facilities and design standards to improve the overall visual effect of these devices.
Direct staff to initiate revisions to the City's wireless telecommunications facilities
standards and requirements, including the development of co -location incentives and
design guidelines.
ITEM 14
CONSENT CALENDAR
REVISIONS TO CITY'S INNOVATIVE APPLICATIONS FOR SIGNIFICANT
RIDGELINES
Revisions to the city's innovative applications for significant ridgelines criteria and
requirements. As part of the revision process, staff would research other City
ordinances and guidelines for innovative applications for significant ridgelines in
order to establish specific criteria.
The person who submitted a speaker's card indicated she would address her
comments to the Planning Commission.
Motion by Ferry, second by Smyth, to direct staff to initiate revisions
to the City's Innovative Applications for Significant Ridgelines
criteria and requirements including the development of a definition,
enhanced findings and design guidelines.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 15
CONSENT CALENDAR
2001 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATIONS
Approval of the projects to be submitted by the City for funding through the 2001
Safe Routes to School and Pedestrian Safety Programs. Approve the 2001 Safe
Routes to School and Pedestrian Safety Projects List and direct staff to submit
completed grant applications to Caltrans by the May 22, 2001 deadline.
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ITEM 16
CONSENT CALENDAR
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF ONE DUMP TRUCK
A medium duty dump truck was approved for purchase in the FY 00 / 01 budget.
The Notice inviting bids was advertised and bids were distributed to 17 dealers. Six
dealers submitted bids opened on April 23, 2001. All the bids contained some
exceptions to the specifications. Subsequent to the bid opening, Big T's Freightliner
submitted a written request to increase their bid price or withdraw their bid due to
an error. Allow the low bidder, Big T's Freightliner, to withdraw their bid, find the
second low bid from Thorson Motor Center non-responsive, and award a contract for
one medium -duty dump truck to Western Truck Exchange, in the amount of
$60,847.20, as specified in Bid No. PS -00-01-26, from Account No. 5230-8615.
ITEM 17
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SANTA CLARITNS FISCAL YEAR 2001 / 2002 STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY
Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City Treasurer is required to
annually present the City's Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or to
make any changes to the existing policy. This year's policy contains minor revisions.
Adopt the City of Santa Clarita's Fiscal Year 2001 / 2002 Statement of Investment
Policy.
ITEM 18
CONSENT CALENDAR
VALENCIA WATER COMPANY FRANCHISE RENEWAL INFORMATION
On February 26, 1991, the City Council passed an Ordinance, granting the Valencia
Water Company a franchise for a 10 -year period. The franchise allows the Valencia
Water Company to maintain and operate their pipeline and equipment in the public
right-of-way, including streets, roads, and highways. Accept renewal notice and
acknowledge the 15 -year extension of the Valencia Water Company franchise.
ITEM 19
CONSENT CALENDAR
GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MASTER CASE NO. 97-
212, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97-003, PREZONE 97-001, ANNEXATION
NO. 97-001, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 52414, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 97-
017, OAK TREE PERMIT 97-024, HILLSIDE REVIEW NO. 97-022,
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SCH NO. 97121037
Vince Bertoni, Planning Manager, reported that on March 27, 2001, the City Council
considered the Golden Valley Ranch development project, PacSun LLC, and public
testimony. Following public testimony and Council discussion, Council voted to
adopt Alternative 1, the "No Project" Alternative and to 'deny the project on a 4-0-1
vote.
Carl Newton, City Attorney, clarified Council's options at this time.
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F Addressing the Council on this item was Dr. Kerry Clegg representing the Sulphur
Springs School District; Kent Frison, representing the Sulphur 'Springs School
District; Donald Gaskin; Brian Roney; Betty Clover; Al Porcellino; Roberta Gillis;
Vera Johnson; Berta Gonzalez Harper (submitted material); Bill Smith; Mona
Hazlett; Warren Johnson; Ken Hira representing GMS Realty; Cecile Ceurvoret;
Ron Gillis; Helen Eagan; Pamela Garner; Olga Kaczmar; Brad Berens representing
the SCV Committee on Aging; John Jameson representing PacSun; Allen Young
representing CB Richard Ellis; Greg Whitney representing CB Richard Ellis/Pacific
US (submitted material); Fred Becker; Paul Giuntini representing PacSun; Tom
Haner; Gerry Nicholl representing G. A. Nicoll & Assoc (geologist).; Darla Hoback
former Planning Commissioner; Connie Worden-Roberts; Deborah Normand; and
Tammy Brown.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste called a recess at 8:29 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
Further addressing the Council on this item was Allen Penrose; R. H. Christensen;
Diane Wilson representing the Golden Valley Ranch Task Force; Patty Leifheit;
Jane Fleck; Robert Fleck; Kenneth Carter, Susan Carey representing Crystal
Springs Ranch HOA; Douglas Hall; Diane Southwell; Dave McClay; James
Southwell representing the Placenta Nature Center Docents; Mark McCloud;
Dennis Ostrom; Eric Lindvall; and Glo Donnelly. Fifteen written comments were
submitted.
Motion by Kellar, second by Smyth, to adopt a resolution to deny
without prejudice the following entitlement requests: General Plan
Amendment 97-003a, General Plan Amendment 97-003b, Prezone 97-
001, Annexation 97-001, Tentative Tract Map 52414, Conditional Use
Permit 97-017, Oak Tree Permit 97-024, and Hillside Review 97-022,
and not certify Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 97121037.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste
Noes: Ferry
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 20
CONSENT CALENDAR
LEASE AGREEMENT EXTENSION FOR COMMUTER RAIL STATION SITE
(METROLINK)
The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and
Santa Clarita LLC, the owners of the Porta Bella property regarding the future
implementation of the Porta Bella Remediation, Restoration and Development
Project. Five extensions to the lease agreement have occurred since April 1999. At
the Council meeting of April 24, 2001 the Council approved a month-to-month lease
extension. The month-to-month lease included a 30 -day notification period where
either party could terminate the lease. It was determined that this 30 -day
notification period conflicted with the original lease provisions related to the timing
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of the City's option to purchase the Metrolink station. Direct; the City Manager to
enter into a four-month extension of the lease agreement between the City and
Santa Clarita, LLC for the Commuter Rail Station Site (Metrolink) from April 30,
2001, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 21
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 16 AND 17
Approval of the check registers. Adopt a resolution to approve and ratify for
payment the demands presented in Check Registers 16 and 17.
Motion. by Ferry, second by Darcy, to adopt the Consent Calendar,
with the exception of Items 5, 8,14 and 19.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Weste called a recess at 10:00 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
ITEM 22
PUBLIC HEARING
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY INTO SANTA CLARITA LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. T1 FOR LYONS AVENUE MEDIANS
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, reported that all notices required have been provided.
Council consensus to waive staff presentation.
In report, Nancy Delange, Associate Engineer, advised that this resolution annexes
commercial property along the north and south side of Lyons Avenue, from Orchard
Village to San Fernando Road, into Landscape Maintenance District No. Tl. The
total proposed monthly assessment is $4.12 ($49.46 annually) per parcel for each of
the 42 parcels.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item. No additional ballots were
received.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
At this time all ballots submitted were counted. Council proceeded to Item 23 with
the intent to return to Item 22 upon completion of the ballot count.
At 11:33 p.m., Council resumed discussion of this item.
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,,Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced the results of the ballot count. A total of 23
ballots were received; 19 yes votes, 3 no votes and 1 invalid vote. ,Of the ballots
received, 51% or greater determines whether the ballot passes. In this case, 82% of
the ballots received voted yes. Therefore, it would be appropriate for the Council to
adopt the proposed resolution.
Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to adopt the resolution, approve
the Engineer's Report, order the annexation of territory into
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, and order the levy and
collection of assessments.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 23
PUBLIC HEARING
AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF AN
ADMINISTRATIVE SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW A NON-
CONFORMING 39 1h FOOT HIGH, 473 SQUARE FOOT FREEWAY -ORIENTED
PYLON SIGN LOCATED AT 24640 WILEY CANYON ROAD
Mayor Weste opened the public hearing.
Sharon Dawson, City Clerk, announced that all notices required have been provided.
Enrique Diaz, Associate Planner, stated that the applicant, Santa Clarita Athletic
Club, requests a sign variance to maintain an existing non -conforming 39 % foot
high, 473 square foot electronic, freeway -oriented pylon sign. The Planning
Commission conducted a public hearing and subsequently upheld the
Administrative Hearing Officer's decision to deny the variance request on a 4-1
decision.
Ronald Hamilton and Rick Patterson (submitted material) representing the Santa
Clarita Athletic Club provided information on the request to retain the existing sign.
Addressing the Council on this item was Berta Gonzalez -Harper.
Mayor Weste closed the public hearing.
Motion by Kellar, second by Ferry, to refer the matter to staff to
work with the applicant for modifications to the sign guided by
comments made by the Council at this meeting, including a
condition that the sign be available for special events of the City and
youth organizations, with staff to come back with a resolution
approving the administrative variance. Mayor Weste was appointed
by the Council to work with staff, interested parties and the design
consultant on the aesthetics of the sign.
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On roll call vote:
Ayes: Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ITEM 24
NEW BUSINESS
BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE COMMUNITY CHARTER
Councilmember Ferry, reported that the Blue Ribbon Task Force Elected Officials
Policy Group has developed a Community Charter supporting the efforts of the Blue
Ribbon Task Force and agreed to support a community standard against the use and
abuse of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco by youth.
No requests to speak were submitted on this item.
Motion by Smyth, second by Darcy, to approve the Community
Charter and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City of
Santa Clarita.
On roll call vote:
Ayes: Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Weste
Noes: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
CLOSED SESSION
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 11:37 p.m.
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FUTURE MEETINGS
A special Study Session of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2001 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, May 22, 2001 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1'° floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa
Clarita, CA.
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