- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 6: 30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, Ca. FLAG SALUTE The Asst. City Clerk, Donna Grindey, Allegiance to the Flag. led the Pledge of ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Asst. City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; City Attorney, Carl Newton; Parks & Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Director of Public Works, John Medina; and Assistant City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to add item #21 dealing with an Associate Civil Engineer, as a subsequent need item which arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKean, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. Item #8 was pulled from the consent calendar for discussion and item #11 was withdrawn from the agenda. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKean to approve the agenda as amended. With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer minutes of September 26, 1989, as objections, it was so ordered. to approve the corrected. With no PROCLAMATIONS PRESENTATIONS The Mayor presented a proclamation for Smoke Detector Month which is a continuing series of proclamations dealing with Earthquake Preparedness. Barry and the Beast from KBET, Santa Clarita's local radio station, appeared before Council to present the three finalists in the City Nickname Competition, which were: City of the Canyons, City of the Golden Dream, and Home of the Westerns. -1-
The Upper Santa Clara Water Committee Landscape Sub-Committee presented a slide presentation on "Drought Tolerance Landscape Water Conservation". Marjean Therian, a member of the North Regional Library Council, presented a video on the Library system and addressed the Council regarding the need for more funds as well as the need for more Libraries in our City. Regarding this presentation, Council requested staff to obtain the status of the Library Assessment Fees and to schedule a study session. ITEM l PUBLIC HEARING MAPLE STREET IRREVOCABLE OFFER The Mayor opened the public hearing. The Asst. City Clerk reported this item was published and posted in accordance with the law, therefore, the public hearing was in order. The Director of Public Works reported that the vacation of Maple Street was initiated at the request of the Hidden Valley Homeowners Association. On May 26, 1988, a public hearing was held and staff recommended denial of the request to vacate based on the information received. On November 10, 1988, another public hearing was held and it was agreed that as an alternative to completely vacating the street, the City would require an irrevocable offer of dedication to be recorded over that portion of the street to be vacated. There were no proponents or opponents on this issue. Mayor closed the public hearing. The Following discussion by Council regarding the irrevocable offer, it was moved by McKean, second by Koontz to approve the offer to dedicate, authorize the recording the of that document and direct staff to record Resolution 88-149 which vacates a portion of Maple Street and reserves the easements concurrently with the offer to dedicate. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKean, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF CUP 89-004 & PARKING PERMIT 89-001 RESOLUTION 89-120 The Mayor opened the public hearing on this item at the meeting of September 26, 1989, at which time the item was continued to the meeting of October 10th. The Asst. City Clerk reported that this item was published and posted in accordance with the law, therefore, the Mayor re-opened the public hearing. -2-
The Interim Community Development Director described the history of this project. He stated that at the meeting of August 1st, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution conditionally approving the entitlements. On August 10th, the Commission's action was appealed by a group of five individuals. The appeal is based on three principal subjects which are: 1) perceived conflict of interest; 2) the environmental review; 3) provisions of the lease agreement. Those addressing the Council in favor of the appeal were: Barbara Blinderman, 315 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 90212, the attorney representing the S.C.V. Civic Association; Laura Mehterian, 22840 W. 15th Street, Newhall; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall; Maurice Ungar, 25559 Alesna Dr., Valencia; Robert Silverstein, 19318 Flowers Ct., Newhall. Those addressing the Council in opposition of the appeal were: Tom Veloz, representing the Boys and Girls Club; Howard Lacks, Architect for the Boys and Girls Club; 2225 Broadway, Santa Monica; Scott Adler, Attorney representing the Boys and Girls Club. The proponent's rebuttal was made by: Barbara Blinderman, 315 s. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 90202, attorney representing the Civic Association. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to receive into evidence all documents, materials and correspondence which have been presented to the City on this issue, as well as Planning Commission documents which would be incorporated into evidence. With no objections, it was so ordered. Following discussion regarding the Boys and Girls Club being a non-profit corporation, support of the Club, the use of Negative Declarations, exclusive use of the Club, the architecture of the Club, historical landmarks, it was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of the conditional use permit and the parking permit, approve the Negative Declaration, and adopt Resolution No. 89-120. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKean Noes: Heidt Resolution NO. 89-120 adopted. ITEM 3 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB LEASE The City Attorney explained that this item is before the Council for approval of revised portions of the Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding which were revised in the course of negotiations with the County. -3-
Those addressing the Council on this,item were: Barbara Blinderman, 315 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 90212; Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing, Santa Clarita; Floyd Sands, 22519 Arriba, Saugus; Carol Rock, 28013 Aumend, Santa Clarita; Robert Silverstein, 19318 Flowers Ct., Newhall; Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Canyon Rd., Newhall; Maurice Ungar, 25559 Alesna Dr., Valencia; Tom Veloz, 15857 Beaver Run Rd., Santa Clarita; Marci Soloway, 24409 Lisa Kelton, Santa Clarita; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Canyon Country; Gary Condie, 25481 Via Escovar, Valencia. Following Council discussion regarding the Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding, it was moved by Boyer to place the Lease back on the agenda for October 30th for final approval with the changes reflecting the Council's desire to have architectural approval and the public use of a portion of the office space for small group meetings. The City Manager explained that page 2(a) of the Memorandum of Understanding reflects the architectural approval and page 9 (c), (d) reflect the office space priorities. Councilman Boyer's motion was withdrawn. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve the Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Mayor to execute with the understanding that the City Manager in the performance of the architectural review shall work with the Council or a sub-committee in carrying out that duty. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKean Noes: Heidt Motion carried. RECESS RECONVENE ITEM 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 45 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS At 9:30 p.m. the Mayor called a recess. At 9:45 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the meeting. The City Manager introduced this item to the Council stating that several months ago there was continuing concern about the General Plan Amendments pending before the County of Los Angeles. The Council advised staff to proceed with a study which Tierra Planning and Design completed. Mr. Alan Fishman of Tierra Planning and Design presented an overview of his report on the 45 General Plan Amendments. Following discussion regarding recent subdivision activity, undeveloped areas in the City, the amendments that are planned by the County, it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to consider the report and public comment and direct staff to solicit input from GPAC and Planning Commission focusing on land use elements, circulation elements, and infrastructure and to condense these comments into a report to be transmitted to the City Council of which Council will transmit these comments to the Regional Planning Commission and Supervisor Antonovich. With no objections, it was so ordered. -4-
ITEM 8 CONSENT CALENDAR STUDY EVALUATING SEWER SERVICES It was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to table this item due to lack of information. On roll call vote: Ayes: Darcy, Koontz Noes: Boyer, McKean, Heidt Motion denied. It was moved by McKean, second by Boyer to continue this item to November 14, 1989. With no objections, it was so ordered. r ITEM 5 SOLEDAD CYN. RD. PROJECT NO. 89-8 ITEM 6 VALENCIA BLVD. AT ROCKWELL CANYON TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT 89-11 ITEM 7 RESOLUTION 89-119 ANNEXATION 1989-03 ITEM 9 ARTICLE 8 ALLOCATIONS RESOLUTION 89-130 ITEM 10 DEMAND REGISTER RESOLUTION 89-131 It was moved by Koontz, second by McKean to approve consent calendar as amended. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKean, Heidt Noes: None Consent calendar approved. the ITEM 12 ORDINANCE 89-23 AMENDING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION This item was continued to the Council meeting of October 30, 1989. ITEM 13 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BROCHURE The Asst. City Manager introduced Brian Gormley who presented the Economic Development Brochure. This brochure was put together by a committee of 35 people who have positive attitudes of the City of Santa Clarita. The brochure includes the history of the City, information on the economy and the quality of life. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to receive the Economic Development Brochure and direct staff to distribute the brochure. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 14 RIO VISTA ROAD This item was continued to the Council meeting of October 30, 1989. -5-
- City Council Minutes ITEM 15 SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT FOR PERFORMANCE OF CARMEN WITH THE SANTA CLARITA ARTS COUNCIL This item was continued to the Council meeting of October 30, 1989. ITEM 16 This item was continued to the Council meeting of October 30, 1989. SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUNDING ITEM 17 CAMPAIGN REFORM ORDINANCE Mayor Heidt stated that an update on the Campaign Reform Ordinance has been received and that Council has been advised by the City Attorney to await the conclusion of several matters of litigation which call the enforceability of Propositions 73 and 68 in question. It was moved by Boyer and second by Koontz to receive and file the information presented by the City Attorney regarding the Campaign Reform Ordinance. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 18 This item was continued to the Council meeting of October 30, 1989. LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUILDING & PROPERTY REHABILITATION - ITEM 19 SB-1 LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES ITEM 20 LAFCO BOARD ITEM 21 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councilman Koontz introduced this item to Council stating that the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities has placed him on a committee that is going to put together a position that will be recommended to the Division to take a position with the League and are also to complete the recommendation by January. The Councilman would like to be able to use the staff to help formulate and take a position as to what the committee should be doing. Council will forward any information to Councilman Koontz. Councilman Koontz requested this item be placed on the agenda regarding a pending vacancy on the LAFCO Board. It was moved by McKean, second by Boyer to recommend Councilman Koontz to the LAFCO Board. With no objections, it was so ordered. The City Manager stated that staff has an opportunity to hire two engineers and requested the Council authorize an additional Associate Engineer position and the funds to provide for the Associate Traffic Engineer position. -6-
It was moved by Koontz, second by McKean to hire the Associate Civil Engineer and an Associate Traffic Engineer. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Koontz, McKean, Heidt Noes: None Motion carried. It was moved by McKean, second by Koontz to continue items #12, 14, 15, 16, and 18 to the Council meeting of October 30, 1989. With no objections, it was so ordered. PUBLIC STATEMENT AUDIENCE PUBLIC STATEMENT COUNCIL The following persons addressed the Council: Eva Goetz, 27201 Tourney Rd., Santa Clarita representing the Building Industry Assoc. and were concerned about the Sphere of Influence and General Plan; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita - regarding the Hanigan Bill hearing which will be held on October 11th. Councilman Koontz will be attending. Councilman Boyer requested staff look into other alternatives to the Wiley Canyon Bridge construction and requests this item be placed on the agenda of October 30th and that a scope of work be developed to critically examine engineering for the connection of Via Princessa west to Magic Mountain Parkway and other potential routes including Wiley Canyon. The study should produce available alternatives, preliminary engineering design consideration and the estimated cost for completing the linkage. Councilman Boyer also requested the introduction of an ordinance that would double the per meeting compensation of the Planning Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission without exceeding their monthly compensation. Councilwoman Darcy requested a representative to attend the. LACTC meeting regarding the Bullet Train. Meeting will be held on October 27, 1989. - -7-
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT At 11:21 p.m. Council recessed to closed session pursuant to Section 54956.8 to discuss matters of property acquisition. At 11:53 p.m., it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to adjourn to October 19, 1989, 7:00 p.m. for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and the General Plan Advisory Committee. With no objections, it was so ordered. The next regular Council meeting will be held on Monday, October 30, 1989, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers. ATTEST: -8-