~. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Thursday 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tern Heidt at 7:37 p.rn. at Hart High School, 24825 No. Newhall Avenue, City of Santa Clarita. ROLL CALL All councilrnernbers being present, except for Mayor McKean, Mayor Pro-Tern took up the agenda. the FLAG SALUTE The Pledge Allegiance was led canyon School. by Webelos Pack #493 from Wiley APPROVAL OF AGENDA Proposed as an addition to the agenda as item #20, was the Black Diamond Mine hearing which was held May 24th. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to add this item to the agenda since it had arisen after posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz Absent: McKean The City Attorney asked that item #10 be continued to the meeting of June 9, 1988, in order to consider modification of the language...-. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to continue this item. With no objections, it was so ordered. Item #21 regarding a noise abatement wall was also added to the agenda. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to add this item to the agenda since it has arisen after posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz Absent: McKean It was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz to approve the agenda as amended. With no objections, it we.s oo ordered. MAYOR MCKEON ENTERS THE ROOM At 7:43 p.rn. the Mayor joined the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Boyer proposed that at the request of a councilrnernber, ~ the reasons for a noe vote should be written into the minutes. Mayor McKean asked that the discussion with the City Attorney regarding the Conflict of Interest Code also be made a part of the I minutes. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to table the approval of the April 28th minutes to the June 9th meeting. With no objections, it was so ordered. PROCLAMATIONS CANCER PREVENTION MONTH RECYCLING MONTH Mayor McKeon presented to Dr. John Legler a proclamation designating June as Cancer Prevention Month. Mayor McKean also read a proclamation for National Recycling Month.
,,_.. ' City Council Minutes Page 2 ITEM l PUBLIC HEARING AOOPTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING, PLUMBING & MECHANICAL CODES ORDINANCE No. 88-23 The Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Manager reported that this item was posted in accordance to the law and that the hearing was set for final consideration and action on the adoption of the 1985 edition of the Uniform Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. With no proponent or opponent arguments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. - ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR VACATION PORTION OF MAPLE ST. The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance 88-23 adopting, by reference, the Los Angeles County Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes. It was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer to waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 88-23. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Ordinance No. 88-23 adopted. The Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Manager reported that this item was posted in accordance with the law, that notice was published in the Newhall Signal as well as being posted on site: the hearing was therefore in order. At the Council meeting of April 28th, the City Council adopted a resolution declaring the Council's intention to consider the vacation of a portion of 1'!<1Ple Street in Tract No. 38300. Those speaking in favor of this item were: Haripal Vir, 24220 Bella Ct., Newhall: Patti Rasmussen, 23417 Maple St., Newhall; Ronnie Silver, 24227 Heritage Lane, Newhall: Tom Eldridge, L. A. County Fire Dept.: Marvin Claitman, 24124 Mentry Dr., Newhall: Jeff Haspell, 6017 Bristol Parkway, Culver City: Shirley Scates, 24462 Apple St., Newhall: Christena Ertel, 24442 Apple St., Newhall: Janel Burkhead, 24442 Cross St., Newhall: Marc Berry, 24233 Cary Court, Newhall: Lt. Jeff Springs, L.A. County Sheriff. ) The Mayor closed the public hearing. After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Heidt, second qy Koontz that staff be directed to prepare a resolution to vacate Maple Street that includes a reservation of rights to correct the drainage problem, and with the Homeowners Association to provide a gate for emergency access that will meet with the approval of the Police and Fire Departments. The gate to be installed prior to the recording of the Resolution of Vacation. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Motion carried.
,-- ----.- -'"----~-~ -~--- ------~-! ------------- ---~-~--~---- -- ~-- - City Council Minutes - Page 3 ITEM 3 PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR STREET VACATION-PORTION OF 16TH STREET The Mayor declared the public hearing to.be open. The City Manager announced that the public hearing was posted in three public places, notice of publicatio in the Newhall Signal, and posted on site in accordance with the law so the hearing was in order. At the Council meeting of April 28th, the City Council adopted. a resolution declaring the Council's intention to consider the vacation of a portion of 16th Street north of Walnut Street in the Newhall area. Speaking on this item were: Chief Torn Eldridge, Los Angeles County Fire Department; Jeff Haspell, 6017 Bristol Parkway, Culver City; Angelo Hroundas, 10861 Blix Street, No. Hollywood. The Mayor closed the public hearing. After discussion, it was moved by Boyer, second by Koontz that staff be directed to prepare a resolution of vacation and to discuss with the property owner the dedication of a portion of San Fernando Rd. as a condition of vacation. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS RFP, CITY LOGO The Council has requested staff to prepare for Council review and approval an RFP for the design of a City logo by a professional design company. Those speaking on this item were: Mill Ave., Santa Clarita. Ralph Killmeyer, 25043 Green After discussion, it was moved by Heidt, second by Boyer, to approve the RFP as drafted by staff and authorize its mailing to professional organizations. With no objections, it was so ordered. ' ( ITEM 9 Councilman Boyer suggested that the Treasurer's Report always be signed by the Treasurer. It was moved by Boyer, second APPROVAL OF APPLICATION by Koontz to approve the consent calendar as recommended by FOR GRANT FUNDS staff, items 8, 9,11 thru 14. On roll call vote: RESOLUTION N0.88-69 Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon RESOLUTION N0.88-70 ITEM 11 Motion carried. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, MS. BARBARA CIMO ITEM 12 RADAR SIGN POSTING SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD ITEM 13 TRACT 45370 APPROVAL & ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATIONS ITEM 14 TREASURER'S REPORT
City Council Minutes Page 4 RECESS RECONVENE ITEM 16 ASSUMPTION OF BUSINESS LICENSE FUNCTION At 8:50 p.m. the Mayor called a recess. At 9:00 p.m. the Council meeting reconvened with all members present. The City Manager introduced this item to the Council to discuss and provide direction to'the staff on the issue of the County business license/permit function. Those speaking on this item were: Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring Ave., Newhall. After discussion, it was moved by Darcy, second by Boyer that this item be continued to the meeting of July 28th for the purpose of gathering more information. ITEM 17 STOP SIGN CONTROLS DELIGHT STREET The City Manager reported to the Council that based upon a petition requesting the placement of stop sign controls at the corner of Delight and Fairweather and Felbridge/Bakerton Avenue a traffic investigation and report has been completed. Those speaking on this item were: Bruce Kline, 19032 Delight Street, Canyon Country; Larry v. Bloomfield, 20702 Dot St., Saugus. After discussion, it was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to continue this item for 60 "days with the initiation of a second traffic investigation in the evening hours. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 18 The City Manager stated that Council has previously been advised of the steps.. being taken through the City Manager's OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, office to set up enforcement of outdoor advertising signs along SURVEY & ENFORCEMENT Soledad Canyon Road and San Fernando Road. This item deals with the next step in the process. This item deals with the next step in the process. Those speaking in favor of this item were: Ed Rhododendron Drive, Canyon Country; Robert Benz, Crocker, Valencia; Arnold Mann, 25808 Rana, Valencia. Dunn, 15414 28130 Ave.! After discussion, it was moved by Boye~ second by Heidt that staff be directed to take a pro-active stance on the removal of illegal signs and seek to prevent the posting of illegal signs by sending letters to sign owners requiring them to take down signs in 15 days and further that staff be directed to write the offending sign companies that should they be found to be operating within the City limits again the City will take steps to prosecute. With no objections, it was so ordered. ITEM 19 PLAN CHECK FEE INCREASES The City Manager introduced this item to the Council to provide them with the opportunity to review and discuss the plan check fee for water mains and other water system facilities and services. ORDINANCE No.88-24
City Council Minutes Page 5 ITEM 19 (contd) ITEM 20 BLACK DIAMOND MINE The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 88-24 amending the Los Angeles County Code incorporated by reference as the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, relating to water system processing fees and other charges. It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to approve an increase in plan check fees for water mains and other services, to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 88-24 and to advance to second reading. On roll call vote: Ayes: Beyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Motion carried and Ordinance No. 88-24 passed to second reading. Boyer reported on a public meeting regarding the Black Diamond Mine located in Sand Canyon south of Placerita Cyn. Rd. The meeting was on an EIR for the mining of material for the making of cement. - After discussion, it was moved by Darcy, second by Koontz to send a letter expressing this City's unhappiness at the manner in which the hearing was conducted to our Senators, the Department of Interior, u. S. Attorney, and the Forest Service. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon Motion carried. ITEM 21 NOISE ABATEMENT Ms. Kathleen Murray, 21533 Carol Sue Lane, Santa Clarita, introduced her attorney Mr. Robert Alderman, Jr., 32630 Aqua Dulce Rd., Aqua Dulce. Mr. Alderman then addressed the Council on the subject of a wall :.on Ms. Murray's property. The City Attorney stated that it was inappropriate for the Council to become involved in what is a judicial matter. After discussion, it was moved by Beyer, second by Koontz to direct the City Attorney and the Community Development Director to investigate the zoning of the commercial property. With no objections, it was so ordered. ( ITEM 22 It was moved by Koontz, second by Darcy to adopt Resolution Nos. RESOLUTION N0.88-71 88-71, demand register *10 and 88-72, amending demand register DEMAND REGISTER *10 ITEM 23 *9 On roll call vote: Ayes: Beyer, Darcy, Heidt, Koontz, McKeon RESOLUTION NO. 88-72 AMENDING DEMAND Resolution Nos. 88-71 and 88-72 adopted. REGISTER *9 ORAL COMMUNICATION (AUDIENCE) The following persons addressed the Council: Marryon Philips 24968 Newhall Ave., Newhall,expressing opposition to the Boys' arid Girls' Club location in Newhall Park; Michael Daney, 23428 Via Farallon, Valencia, expressing opposition to the Beys' & Girls' Club; Jill Klajic, 28040 Langside, Canyon Country, thanked everyone for their support in seeking redesign of the Shappel-Monteverde Development.
-~ '. City Council Minutes Page 6 i I ORAL COMMUNICATION (COUNCIL) ADJOURNMENT Councilwoman Darcy asked that the subject of Emergency Disaster Preparedness be on the June 9th agenda. ', Councilman Koontz announced that all budget study sessions are open to the public; May 31st, at Arroyo Seco Jr. High, Room 306, 7:00 p.m. At 10:33 p.m., it was moved by Koontz, second by Boyer that Council adjourn to May 31, 1988 at Arroyo Seco Junior High School, 27171 Vista Delgado, Room 306, 7:00 p.m. With no objections, it was so ordered. ATTEST: