MINUTES OF REGULAII. MEETING. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. May 14, 1991

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1 MINUTES OF REGULAII. MEETING,...! CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. May 14, 1991 CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENTS INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL City Clerk, Donna Grindey 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 discussed., Pastor Mary E. Jensen from the Church of Hope in Canyon Country led the invocation. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Carl Boyer at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, Ca. City Clerk, Donna Grindey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris; Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin; Director of Public Works, John Medina; City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by McKean and seconded by Darcy to discuss items number 8, 12, and 27 on the consent calendar and to continue itelll number 6 to the May 28th Council Meeting and to add items number 35 and 36 as subsequent need items which arose after the posting of the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by McKean and seconded by Darcy to approve the minutes of April 23, ITEM 1 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF PROPOSED VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP & ASSOCIATED PERMITS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF LA SALLE CYN. DR. APPLICANT RICHARD P. HOWE, GAVIOTA, INC. Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that this item was continued from the City Council meeting of April 25, 1991, due to incomplete public noticing. All public notices are now in order. The above mentioned Tract is a request to subdivide 49.4 acres of real property into 27 singlefamily residential lots; Conditional Use Permit would allow for lotsize averaging and grading of approximately 74,000 cubic yards of earth within a "hillside management" area; Oak Tree Permit requests removal of 419 Coast Live Oak trees. The Environmental Impact Report found that significant environmental damage would occur if the project was approved as submitted at 27 lots. Rich Henderson, Principal Planner exhibited a slide presentation.

2 _J,. Councilmember McKean excused himself at 6:44 p.m.due to a possible conflict of interest. Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Richard Howe, Anthony Rd., Agua Dulce, 91350; Paul Rogers, 211 N. Ventura St., Ojai, 93023; Richard Patterson, Vista Hills, Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were: Kay Lynn Smith, La Salle Cyn. Dr. Santa Clarita; Robert Lathrop, 25105,. Bighspring, Newhall,' 91321; Jeff Buck, La Salle Cyn. Dr., Santa Clarita, 91321; Dorothy Riley, Placerita Cyn. Rd., Newhall, 91321; Mike Lyons, Garza Dr., Saugus, Addressing the Council with a rebuttal on this item was Richard Howe, Anthony Rd., Agua Dulce, The Mayor closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding the possibility of the La Salle Cyn. homeowners purchasing the property, a drip irrigation system for the Oak trees, the impact to the La Salle Cyn. Homeowners, responsibility for the oak trees, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klaj ic to approve the Planning Commission's Resolution No. P9115, denying Proposed Vesting Tentative Tract Map 46619, Conditional Use Permit 88281, and Oak Tree Permit and direct staff to draft a resolution formalizing this action to be presented at the May 28, 1991 Council meeting. Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic Noes: Boyer Abstain: McKean Motion carried. Councilmember McKean returned to the meeting at 8:05 p.m. RECESS RECONVENE ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A REVIEW PROCEDURE BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PROPOSED BUILDINGS EXCEEDING A HEIGHT OF THREE,_.. STORIES OR 35 FEET ORDINANCE NO Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that at the Planning Commission meeting of April 16, 1991, the Planning Commission recommended that City Council adopt Ordinance No This ordinance was drafted in response to City Council's direction to the Planning Commission for a review of the current height standards in the C3, CM, M1 and the M1.5 zones. The draft ordinance does not set a new limit for building height, rather it provides a review procedure under a Conditional Use Permit for 35 feet in the commercial and industrial zones described. Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Michael Corben, W. Lyons Ave. #102, Newhall, 91321; Richard Nevara, 3458 Adina Dr., Los Angeles; Ed Dunn, Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country,

3 ... I_,. ~ ITEM 3 PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR FINAL STATEMENT, FISCAL YEAR 1991/92 Addressing the Council in opposition to this item were: Gary Choppe, Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, 91355; Jeffery Rhodes, Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding the review authority, including a grandfather clause in the ordinance, the height requirement being too low, and following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 9123, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klaj ic to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No Ayes: Heidt, Klajic, Boyer Noes: Darcy, McKeon Ordinance No passed to second reading. Mayor Boyer opened the public hearing. City Clerk, Donna Grindey stated that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Administrative Assistant, Raquel Garcia reported that for the period of July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1991, the City of Santa Clarita has received a total CDBG grant allocation of $714,267, as a participating grantee in the Los Angeles Urban County program. In July of 1990,' the Council directed staff to notify the County of Los Angeles, Community Development Commission of the City's desire to be excluded from the Los Angeles Urban County, CDBG program and its' intent to apply to become an Entitlement City beginning July 1, This item is on the agenda to permit all interested member.$ of the community to comment on the City's CDBG program performanc~ for projects approved as part of a comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization program for the East Newhall area, Fiscal Year , and comment on the activities for the forthcoming year. Addressing the Council in favor of this item were: Brad Berens, Garza Dr., Saugus, 91350; Stanley S. Sierad, Pamplico, Valencia, 91355; Joan Farrington, Market St., Newhall, 91321; Suzann Nelsen, Via Tanara, Valencia, Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding disclosure of the property owners names who have received money, reimbursement by the owners for property improvements, setting up a nonprofit corporation, it was moved by McKeon and seconded, by Heidt to approve staff's recommendation to fund $103,623 of FY undesignated funds as Phase II, East Newhall public improvements construction and submit MOU to County of Los Angeles, approve FY CDBG activities and direct staff to complete the City's Final Statement and return on May 28, 1991 for Council hearing'and adoption. Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Motion carried.

4 [ ITEM 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ZONE CHANGE FROM A21 TO R16000 OVER A PORTION OF A 32 ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED IN THE VIA PRINCESSA AREA, APPROX. 1,000 FT. W. OF RAINBOW GLEN DR., N. OF VIA PRINCESSA RD. ORDINANCE NO. 9117,..., ITEM 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS GLADIOLUS DR./ PINETREE SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE RESOLUTION NO ITEM 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS DRAFT ORDINANCE RELATING TO PEDDLING OF HIGHWAYS AND LOCATION,... RESTRICTIONS ORDINANCE NO Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that on April 23, 1991, Community Development Department staff presented this proposed project to the Council. City Council opened the Public Hearing and requested staff to follow up on several issues regarding the number of units to be approved, the water situation, the impact on the roads, and others. Following discussion regarding the number of units needed to maintain the population, clarification of some staff report numbers, the number of proposed residential units within the City, projection of future number of building permits, impact of the project on local water resources, the affordability of homes for the project, it was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klaj ic to deny the zone change. Ayes: Heidt, Klajic Noes: Darcy, McKean, Boyer Motion is lost. After reading the title of Ordinance No. 9117, it was moved by McKean and seconded by Darcy to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No Ayes: Darcy, McKean, Boyer Noes: Heidt, Klajic Ordinance No passed to second reading. Mr. Jim Noonan of the Sulphur Springs School District has requested!> that the City install a bus loading zone for the Pinetree Community' School. The proposed loading zone would be located on the east side of Gladiolus Drive south of Lotusgarden Drive. This area is directly adjacent to the west boundary line of the Pinetree Community School. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Klaj ic to adopt Resolution No authorizing the parking prohibitions on Gladiolus Drive and direct staff to install appropriate signs or curb markings ta effect the parking prohibitions. Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Boyer Resolution No adopted. Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that at the Council meeting of December 11, 1991, Council discussed this item and then introduced Ordinance No On January 8, 1991, Council was due to adopt the ordinance. However, after receiving public testimony, the Council directed staff to consider certain revisions to the ordinance and bring the ordinance back to the Council at a future date. The Ordinance regulates the location of catering trucks and all other temporary roadside businesses within the City. Required parking provisions of the previous draft have been deleted. This item was continued to May 28, 1991 Council meeting.

5 ' ~ ITEM 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS AB 939 REPORT Councilmember Heidt reported that at the Council study session of May 1st, a presentation was made by the City's consultant, EcoSource, on the Draft Source Reduction and Recycling Elements Report. A subcommittee of Councilmembers Klaj ic and Heidt were appointed to review with staff the proposed alternatives to be incorporated in the final draft report to be filed with the State. Following discussion regarding paying for a student's education undergoing a Solid Waste program stipulating employment with the City as a Solid Waste Coordinator following graduation, purchase of a van to be used for recycling promotion efforts, implementing community trading center, it was moved by Klaj ic and seconded by Heidt to approve the recommendation submitted by the consultant and staff. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klajic to approve consent calendar items 9, 10, 11, 1326, Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Consent calendar items 9, 10, 11, 1326, 2831 approved. ITEM 8 AMENDMENTS TO THE MANUFACTURED HOME City Attorney, Carl Newton reported on the status of SB132 which was passed by the legislature and signed by the governor as an RENT STABILIZATION urgency measure. He also reported on SB360 which is still pending, ORDINANCE NO and would repeal the exemption provision of SB132. continued to the May 28, 1991 Council Meeting. This item was ITEM 9 DATES FOR GENERAL PLAN CONSIDERATION ITEM 10 RADIUS REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 11 AWARD OF BID FOR SANTA CLARITA PARK POOL RENOVATION ITEM 12 VALENCIA BLVD. Councilmember Darcy questioned Director of Public Works, John Medina on the signal installationdate. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve Item No. 12.

6 ~ \ ITEM 13 SOUTH SIDE OF SAN FERNANDO RD. 535 FEET NORTHWEST OF MEADOWRIDGE DR. PARCEL MAP NO APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION ITEM 14 liinterdale DR., ET AL PROJECT NO PROJECT ACCEPTANCE ITEM 15 RAINBOW GLEN VICINITY SOUTHERNLY TERMINUS OF GILBERT DR. PARCEL MAP NO APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION ITEM 16 BUS SHELTERS/NEGOTIATED BID ITEM 17 ROTUNDA DR. ET AL (PROJECT 907) STREET IMPROVEMENTS READVERTISE FOR BIDS ITEM 18,.._ CHERRY ST. ET AL (PROJECT 906) READVERTISE FOR BIDS ITEM 19 COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT AND JURISDICTION PROJECT 7838 RESOLUTION NO ITEM 20 COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT & JURISDICTION PROJECTS & RESOLUTION NUMBERS 9169 & 9170 ITEM 21 COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONSENT AND JURISDICTION PROJECTS 21986, , 5521 RESOLUTION NUMBERS 9180, 9181, & 9182 ITEM 22 PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY DISCOURAGING FUTURE LOT SPLITS OF PROPERTY ANNOTATED FROM PRIOR SUBDIVISION MAP APPROVALS IN THE COUNTY RESOLUTION NO ITEM 23 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS RESOLUTION NO. 9165

7 ~ ITEM 24 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT CLACFCD) TRACT NUMBERS AND PRIVATE DRAIN 2106 RESOLUTION NUMBER 9166 ITEM 25 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD) TRACT NO , PRIVATE DRAIN 2155 RESOLUTION NO ITEM 26 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (LACFCD) TRACT NO , PRIVATE DRAIN 2045 RESOLUTION NO ITEM 27 SAN FERNANDO RD. STATE/CITY DRAFT COOPERATIVE AGREE. CONSTRUCTION Councilmember Heidt questioned Director of Public Medina on the construction date for San Fernando Road. Works, John It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to approve items number 12 and 27. Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Boyer Consent calendar items no. 12 and 27 approved. ITEM 28 SOLEDAD STREET; STILLMORE STREET; WHITES CYN. RD. ET AL (PROJECT 9013) BID AWARD ITEM 29 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY ITEM 30 VICINITY OF WHITES CYN. RD. SUMMARY VACATION OF SLOPE EASEMENT RESOLUTION NO ITEM 30A NEW COUNTY TAX ON SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES RESOLUTION NO ITEM 31 RESOLUTION NO DEMAND WARRANT #8 PUBLIC COMMENT Addressing the Council with matters of public concern were: Ed Dunn, Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, regarding large buildings; Robert Lathrop, Highspring, Newhall, regarding large buildings; Lee Schramling, W. Sandpiper Dr., Santa Clarita, regarding trash franchise issue; Marsha McLean, Breckenridge Pl., Newhall, regarding trash fees increase.

8 It was moved by McKean and seconded by Klaj ic to discuss item 30A on the consent calendar. r Director of Public Works, John Medina was questioned by the Council regarding the residential refuse rate increase and required notice period. It was moved by McKean and seconded by Klaj ic to adopt Resolution No replacing Resolution 9128 Schedule of Refuse Rates subject to notice requirements. ITEM 32 NEW BUSINESS VETERANS FLAG MEMORIAL AT CYN. COUNTRY PARK (PROJECT NO. 9021) Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Boyer Motion carried. Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin reported that Council previously approved the concept of a veterans flag memorial at the regularly scheduled Council meeting of April 23, Subsequently, at the Council Study Session of May l, 1991, Council authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction of thi~ memorial. Council further authorized that the funds not exceed l/z of the total cost of this memorial or $40,000, whichever is less; be set aside in Capital P.rojects Acct The bids were opened May 14, The bid results and staff recommendation for proceeding with the project was provided orally. Addressing the Council on this item were: Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita. Warren and Vera Johnson, Following discussion regarding the status of this memorial, the amount of concrete needed, and the July 4th deadline, it was moved by McKean and seconded by Klajic to continue this item to the May 28, 1991 Council Meeting. ITEM 33 NEW BUSINESS VALENCIA COMMERCE CENTER: REPORT & RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROJECT & REQUESTING THAT THE COUNTY MITIGATE INFRASTRUCTURE & TRAFFIC IMPACTS TO Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that on May 23rd, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing regarding the Valencia Company's proposed Commerce Center. The project was approved by the Regional Planning Commission on October 24, A citizen's group will be appealing the Commission's decision on the 23rd. Addressing the Council regarding this item was Mark Subbotin, Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita., Following discussion regarding the traffic impact, it was moved by Klaj ic and seconded by Heidt to adopt Resolution No and direct staff to transmit it with a cover letter to the Board of Supervisors at the public hearing on this project on May 23, Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Boyer Resolution No adopted.

9 ITEM 34 NEW BUSINESS POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reported that at the Council meeting of August 22, 1989, Council adopted Resolution No setting forth the policy for the use of the Council Chambers. It has been brought to the attention of the staff that the policy should be discussed by the Council. ' ITEM 35 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM REVIEW OF PROPOSED EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER FLYERS ITEM 36 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEM SB329 Addressing the Council on this item were: Skip Newhall, 22591~ Carillo Dr., Valencia, ; and Ed Dunn, Rhododendro~ Dr., Canyon Country, Following discussion regarding problems with the present policy, and various alternatives, it was moved by Klaj ic and seconded bji Boyer to change the policy to include two options: use of th~ equipment with an increased security deposit of $500 or use of a box of equipment specifically for public use for a $100 deposit and proof of insurance. ' Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKeon, Boyer Motion carried. Councilmember Darcy reported on the proposed expected employee/employer flyers that will be distributed to the day workers which congregate within the City and any prospective employers. These flyers state the illegal nature of hiring workers in this manner and that employment opportunities are availabl.f(! through the State Employment Office which has a local office located ori Soledad Cyn. Rd. Councilmember Darcy reported that support from the City has been requested to exempt the County from airport land use regulations that are duplicatory and have an adverse impact on the authority of local jurisdictions. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klaj ic to direct staff to draft a letter from the City in support of SB329 and to contact the League of California Cities, the L.A. County Legislative representative, and Senator Beverly's office apprising them of the City's position. PUBLIC COMMENT (Staff) Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reporting on behalf of CitJi Manager, George Caravalho suggested that a series of business/social meetings with the Councilmembers from Palmdale: Lancaster, and City of Santa Clarita and staff members be held ill an effort to increase communications and develop a consensus oti, shared issues. It was suggested that the City host the first such event sometime in late July early August.

10 CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT At 11:55 p.m. the Council adjourned to a closed session for the purpose of discussing a matter of potential litigation under the provisions of Section subdivision C. At 12:15 a.m. Council adjourned the meeting. Carl Boyer, Mayor ATTEST: