MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 p.m. August 14, 1990

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1 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER INTERVIEWS RECESS RECONVENE The regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Jo Anne Darcy at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Conference Room, at the City of Santa Clarita, Valencia Blvd., 3rd floor, Santa.Clarita, CA, The Council held Parks and Recreation interviews for two appli.cants who were not able to be present at the previous interviews. Mayor Darcy recessed the meeting at 6:19 p.m. The regular City Council meeting reconvened at 6:42 p.m. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Jan Heidt Allegiance to the Flag. led the Pledge of ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Mayor ProTern Carl Boyer. Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Director of Public Works, John Medina; Principle Planners, Rich Henderson and Chris Trinkley; City Clerk, Donna M. Grindey. Item numbers 16, 17 and 39 were pulled from the consent calendar for further discussion. Approval of the agenda as amended was moved by Klaj ic and seconded by Heidt. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKean, seconded by approve the minutes of July 24, objections, it was so ordered. Heidt With to no PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented a proclamation to the AYSO Soccer team, The Herricanes for their outstanding record during the 1990 season. The Mayor also presented a proclamation to the residents of Via Pacifica for their recycling efforts. 1

2 ITEM l MOBILE HOME ORD. ORD. NO Chris Trinkley, Principal Planner of Community Development, gave the report on the draft mobilehome park zone ordinance. This item was continued from the July 24, 1990 meeting, so that several modifications could be made to the ordinance. City Attorney Carl Newton, clarified that this ordinance is to establish a new zoning classification in the City mobilehome park zones, and does not apply that zone to any property and specific actions of the zone would take further action. Those addressing the Council in favor of this item were Don Wilder, Briar Way, Greenbriar Mobilehome Park, Santa Clarita, 91350; Bryan Kravetz, 1801 Ave. of Stars, Los Angeles. People addressing the Council opposed to this item were Asa Shan, San Fernando Rd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Judith Porcasi, 1622 Campbell Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA ; Marion Clever, 3225 Langridge, Sherman Oaks, CA ; Kevin Lynch, Sierra Hwy., Santa Clarita, CA The Mayor closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding the Mobilehome Zone Ordinance, zoning of the parks, and relocations, Mayor Darcy requested staff to survey every mobilehome owner. Council requested that the word polo be stricken from section 2.1 Chapter 22.20, page 6. City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title of Ordinance No It was moved by McKean and seconded by Klaj ic to approv.e the negative declaration. On roll call vote: Motion carried. It was moved by McKean and seconded by Klaj ic to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No On roll call vote: Ordinance No passed to second reading. It was moved by McKean and seconded by Klaj ic to adopt Resolution Nos and On roll call vote: Absent Boyer Resolution Nos and adopted. 2

3 City Council Minutes ITEM 2 DRAFT ORDINANCE 9022 REGULATING PERMITS ITEM 3 ZONE CHANGE SHOWCASE HOMES Principal Planner Chris Trinkley reported on this item stating that it was continued from the meeting of July 24,1990. The purpose of the draft ordinance is to reduce the speculation that could occur should the Council initiate a zone change. The draft ordinance would limit the opportunity for development during the period when a Councilinitiated zone change is in process. The City Attorney stated that Section 3 should be deleted and Section 4 would then become Section 3, stating that this is not an urgency ordinance. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. City Attorney, Carl Newton read the title of Ordinance No It was moved by McKean and seconded by Heidt to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. On roll call vote: Ordinance No passed to second reading. Rich Henderson, Principal Planner of Community Development gave the staff report which included a slide show of the westerly terminus of Green Mtn. Dr. The project consists of 82.2 acres of land located north of the Antelope Valley freeway, south of Sierra Highway to the Antelope Valley Freeway. A park site is also included. People addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Steven Krueger, Beach Blvd. Westminster, CA Warren Johnsen, Oak Crossing Road, Santa Clarita, gave a neutral point of view.. Also addressing Council was Don Gaskin of Princess Park Homeowners Association. Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. 3

4 Following discussion by Council, City Attorney Carl Newton read the title to Ordinance No It was moved by McKean and seconded by Heidt to approve the negative declaration and zone change, waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. On roll call vote: Ordinance No passed to second reading. RECESS RECONVENE Mayor Darcy recessed at 9:03 p.m. Mayor Darcy reconvened the meeting at 9:21 p.m. ITEM 4 DRAFT ORD. REGULATING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING ORDINANCE NO Chris Trinkley, Principal Planner of Community Development gave the staff report on this item which is intended to amend and strengthen existing commercial vehicle parking regulations on City streets and on private property. Those in favor of this item were: Don Gaskin, Crystal Springs Court, Santa Clarita, 91321; Kenneth Dean, Pea Jay Way, Santa Clarita, 91351; David Bell, Lochmoor Rd., Santa Clarita, 91355; Laurie Levine, Lochmoor Rd., Santa Clarita, 91355; Ed Dunn, Rhododendron Dr., Santa Clarita, Those in opposition were; Mark Crammer, Seco Canyon, Santa Clarita, 91350; Bryan Migdal, Hot Springs Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351; Maurice Ungar, P.O. Box 1755, Santa Clarita, 91355; Tom Haner, Bannerman, Santa Clarita, 91321; Dan Burke, Soledad, Santa Clarita, 91351; Sheila Lynd, Green Mountain, Santa Clarita, 91321; Lynn Beltran, Aden, Santa Clarita, 91321; Following discussion by Council regarding parking lots for trucks,.it was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKean to continue t~is item to the regular City Council meeting on Sept. 11, Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 4

5 ITEM 5 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMM. DENIAL CUP NO Rich Henderson, Principal Planner for Community Development gave the staff report regarding the appeal of Planning Commission denial without prejudice of CUP The permit proposes a three story office building comprising 6,250 square feet at Newhall Ave. between 11th Street and Lyons Ave. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klaj ic to refer this item back to the Planning Commission before returning to City Council on Sept. 25, On roll call vote: Motion carried. ITEM 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Clerk stated that all notices required by law had been provided. Raquel Garcia, Administrative Assistant introduced this item to Council stating that this item was presented to Council for review on August l, Council directed staff to contact the. Senior Center regarding CDBG funding needs for their existing program. The project activities outline has been amended. ITEM 7 SAN FERNANDO UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 RESO. NO Mayor Darcy closed the public hearing. It was moved by McKean and seconded by Klaj ic to approve the City's recommended CDBG Program for year and to proceed with the activities outlined in the report. On roll call vote: Motion carried. This item was on the agenda regarding San Fernando Underground Utility District.No. 1, the widening of San Fernando Rd. between Magic Mountain Parkway and Lyons Ave. which is scheduled to begin construction in It was recommended by staff to reschedule the public hearing for September 25th due to further analysis for service of the adjacent properties. It was moved by McKean and seconded by Heidt to continue the public hearing to the regular City Council meeting on Sept. 25, Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 5

6 City Council Minutes ITEM 8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APPOINTS. PLANNING COMMISSION RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE The City Manager presented this item regarding the Parks and Recreation Commission appointments and Planning Commission recruitment schedule. It was moved by Klajic and seconded by McKeon to appoint Todd Longshore, Jeff Wheeler, and George Stigile to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Laurene Weste was commended by the Council for her service to the community through her work on the Parks & Recreation. The Planning Commission recruitment schedule was discussed and an interview date of August 28, 5:00 p.m. was scheduled.. ITEM 9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO RESOLUTION NO On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Absent Boyer Motion Carried The City Manager stated that as a result of the direction by Council at the last Council meeting, staff drafted a Resolution to deny the proposed Santa Catarina, Vesting Tentative Tract Map 31235, CUP 89015, Zone Change 89006, without prejudice. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klaj ic to adopt Resolution to deny the Santa Catarina project and to reschedule the overall development agreement for a public hearing before Council on September 11, On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Darcy Motion Carried 6

7 ITEM 10 ANNEXATION NO !"""" RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION ITEM 11 RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ORDERING ANNEXATION NO ITEM 12 ANNEXATION NO RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION ITEM 13 ANNEXATION NO RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION ITEM 14 ANNEXATION NO RESOLUTION OF APPLICATION RESOLUTION NO ITEM 15 RESOLUTION NO A JOINT RESOLUTION OF NEGOTIATED PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER ITEM 16 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO ITEM 17 CONSENT CALENDAR RESOLUTION NO FOR ANNEXATION NO ITEM 18 APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A FUEL EFFICIENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL MANAGEMENT GRANT (FETSIM) RESOLUTION NO ITEM 19 SOLEDAD CYN. RD. FROM 600 FEET WESTERLY TO 200 FEET EASTERLY OF CAMP PLENTY RD. ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO. 894 ITEM 20 VALENCIA BLVD. AT ROCKWELL CYN. RD. ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO ITEM 21 APPLE ST. ET AL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO ITEM 22 VALENCIA BLVD. AND TOURNEY RD. PARCEL MAP NO APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION 7 This item is an authorization for the City to enter into a contract agreement for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Fe Specific Plan. Councilmember Heidt clarified that the City will select by bid determination, the company who will conduct the EIR. This item is also an authorization for the City to enter into a contract agreement for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the 'Tick Canyon Project.'

8 r ITEM 23 MAGIC MOUNTAIN PKVIY. AND TOURNEY RD. PARCEL MAP NO APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION ITEM 24 TOURNEY RD. NEAR MAGIC MOUNTAIN PKVIY. TRACT MAP NO UNIT OF APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION ITEM 25 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO L.A. COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (L.A.C.F.C.D.) TRACT NO , PRIVATE DRAIN NO ITEM 26 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO L.A. COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (L.A.C.F.C.D.) TRACT NO , PRIVATE DRAIN NO ITEM 27 PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC MAILING EQUIPMENT ITEM 28 CONTRACT FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICE ITEM 29 APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATED IN THE CALIFORNIA HEALTHY CITIES PROJECT. ITEM 30 SB1332 (PRESLEY) SUBREGIONAL PLANNING OPPOSE ITEM 31 TRAFFIC CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION OF LIVE OAK SPRINGS RD. AND SADDLEBACK RD. ITEM 32 NEWSPAPER RECYCLING AT PARKS ITEM 33 RECYCLING CENTER ON LYONS AVE. ITEM 34 PURCHASE RECYCLED PAPER PRODUCTS ITEM 35 REQUEST FOR $15,650 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ANTELOPE VALLEY FREEWAY AND I5 COMMUTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ITEM 36 CITY COSPONSORSHIP POLICY FOR SPECIAL EVENTS ITEM 37 SPONSORSHIP OF YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS PARTICIPATING IN STATE AND NATIONAL COMPETITION ITEM 38 L.A. COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT CANYON CLUB APARTMENTS PROJECT This item was continued to the August 28th Council Meeting. 8

9 ITEM 39 In the City's efforts to offer a wider range of RESOLUTION NO services to its community, staff would like to ALLOWING CITIZENS TO begin accepting credit cards for the payment of UTILIZE CREDIT CARDS FOR Parks & Recreation registration fees. On roll PARKS & RECREATION call vote: REGISTRATION FEES Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Darcy Abstain: McKean Motion Carried. ITEM 40 PROGRESS REPORT ON DAY LABORERS ACTION PLAN ITEM 41 RESOLUTION NO ITEM 42 NEW BUSINESS LONG RANGE PLAN ON CHILD CARE ITEM 43 AGREEMENT TO NEGOTIATE EXCLUSIVELY RESOLUTION NUMBER Raquel Garcia, Administrative Assistant, introduced Child Care Consultant, Dr. Sheri Senter Ed.D who summarized the critical areas of Child Care concerns the City of Santa Clarita must address. Discussion of the various options for child care services in the City of Santa Clarita were continued to the Council Meeting on August 28, City Manager, George Caravalho, introduced this item to Council stating that it pertains to an agreement to negotiate exclusively with the Price Company and First Financial Group, Inc, in an effort to enter into an Annexation and Development Agreement. Consultant to the City of Santa Clarita, Stan Green summarized the agreement to the City Council. Addressing the Council on this item were: Bob Lathrop, Highspring, Newhall 91321; Don Gaskin, Crystal Spring Ct., Newhall 91321; Tom Haner, Bannerman, Newhall It was moved by McKean and seconded by Heidt to approve Resolution Number approving an agreement to negotiate with the Price Company and CP Shopping Center Partners. On roll call vote: Ayes: Heidt, McKean, Darcy Noes: Klaj ic Absent Boyer Motion carried. 9

10 City Council Minutes ITEM NO. 44 APPOINTMENTS TO CIVIC CENTER COMMITTEE ITEM NO. 45 LEAGUE OF CA. CITIES REQUEST FOR VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AND PUBLIC STATEMENTS COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp, reported this item regards the appointments to the Civic Center Committee which would consist of two councilmembers and two citizens. Council suggested Mary Merritt and Bill Cloy as the two citizen_ representatives, and 'Buck" McKean and Jan Heidt as the Council representatives. Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp introduced this item which requests that the City Council designate a voting representative and an alternate to represent the City of Santa Clarita at the League of California Cities conference. It was moved by McKean, seconded by Heidt to appoint Mayor Darcy as the voting representative and Mayor ProTem Boyer as the alternate. With no objections, it was so ordered. Mayor Darcy discussed a letter that was received from the Citizens Committee on Integrated Waste Management that requests the City Council to inform the Waste Committee of any activities that could impact Waste Management planning activities. She read a letter received from Sheriff Sherman Block asking for the Council's participation for the annual SANE fundraising program. At 12:09 a.m. the Council adjourned to closed session for the purpose of discussing any potential litigation under the provisions of Section subdivision C. At 12: 40 a. m., Mayor Darcy adjourned the Council Meeting to 5:00 p.m. on August 28, fk~ (JIJo Anne Darcy, ~ ATTEST: 10