MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. April 17, 1990 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Jo Anne Darcy at 6:35 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, First Floor, Santa Clarita, California. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Dennis Koontz led the Pledge Allegiance to the Flag. of CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS OATH OF OFFICE PRESENTATION City Clerk, George Caravalho read Resolution No. 9065 declaring the Canvass of Election returns: Carl Boyer, Jo Anne Darcy and Jill Klaj ic. It was moved by Koontz and second by Heidt to approve Resolution No. 9065. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Koontz, McKean, Mayor Darcy Resolution No. 9065 adopted City Clerk, George Caravalho administered the Oath Of Office to Carl Boyer, Jo Anne Darcy and Jill Klaj ic. Councilman Koontz gave his seat to Councilmember Klajic. Mayor Darcy presented Dennis Koontz with a plaque for his outstanding service to the City of Santa Clarita as a Councilmember. Mayor Darcy also presented Dennis Koontz with a plaque from Supervisor Antonovich's Office. Councilman Dennis Koontz gave an his fellow councilmembers and Santa Clarita thanking them for being on the first historic City of Santa Clarita. emotional speech to the citizens of the opportunity of Council of the City Several presentations were made to Jill Klaj ic from her supporters for her love and commitment to the City of Santa Clarita. Jill Klaj ic gave a brief speech thanking her campaign committee for their hard work and dedication and thanked her supporters for receiving the majority of votes which gave her a seat on the City Council. 1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES RECESS RECONVENE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA At 6:40 p.m., the Mayor called a recess. At 7:05 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; Assistant City Attorney, Doug Holland; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Parks & Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin; Public Works Director, John Medina; Assistant City Clerk, Donna Grindey. Item Nos. 4, 5, 8, 12 were pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion. It was moved by McKean and second by Boyer to approve the Agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Mayor Darcy None Motion Carried It was moved by Boyer and second by McKean to add Item Nos. 18, 19, 20 and 21 as subsequent need items which arose after the posting of the agenda. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Mayor Darcy Motion Carried PRESENTATION ITEM l PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, G.H. PALMER ASSOCIATES Dick Fisher, Senior Vice President of B.S.I. Consultants, Incorporated gave a very extensive oral and slide presentation of the services that will be provided to the City in the development of the Santa Clara River. Assistant City Attorney, Doug Holland addressed the Council regarding the conflict of interest issue dealing with the Palmer Projects and stated that through careful evaluation by the FPPC he came to the conclusion that Councilwoman Jan Heidt does not have a conflict of interest. Mayor Darcy opened the public hearing. Assistant City Clerk, Grindey reported that this item was published and posted in accordance with the law, therefore, the public hearing was in order. 2
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ITEM 1 Continued Assistant City Manager, Pulskamp presented the report to Council stating that the development agreement would provide entitlements for the Santa Catarina Project which is 1,452 residential units located southeast of the easterly terminus of Ermine Street and north of the Santa Clara River and would also provide entitlements for the Colony which is 800 units east of the Antelope Valley Freeway and west of Woodfall Road. RECESS RECONVENE Those proponents addressing the Council were: Malia Campbell, 27501 Label Avenue, Canyon Country; Dan May, 24380 Via Palacio, Valencia; Mark Bergman, 17817 Larkmain Drive, Saugus; Debbie Ulch, 24576 Peachland, Newhall; Debbie Gould, 23541 Arlen Drive, Santa Clarita; Rhona Gerner, 23912 Via Danza, Valencia; Gail Dash, 25429 Via Escovar, Valencia; Glo Donnelly, Post Office Box 55307, Valencia; Jay Hodes, 24003 Via Aranda, Valencia; Pat Bobroff, 23340 Champagne Lane, Newhall; Lillian Mezey, 26811 Circle of the Oaks, Newhall; Dr. Mark Bauer, 24039 Via Candela, Santa Clarita; Sally Bauer, 24039 Via Candela, Santa Clarita. Those opponents addressing the Council were: Susan Marin, 20320 Highpoint, Canyon Country; Allan Shakman, 20105 Keaton Street, Santa Clarita; Gary Pintar, 19781 Merryhill, Santa Clarita; Kevin La Sota, 28058 Florence, Canyon Country; Neal Stanford, 21361 West Soledad Canyon Road, Saugus; Grayson Stanford, 22658 Arriba Drive, Saugus; John 0' Dwyer, 19762 Merryhill Street, Santa Clarita; Herb Wolfe, 26504 Cockelburr, Canyon Country; Ann Mariscal, 20324 High Point Place, Canyon Country; Dorothy Riley, 21224 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall; Ken Dean, 26702 Peajay Way, Canyon Country; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Canyon Country; Charlotte Belsick, 27500 Label Avenue, Santa CClarita; Jonathan Kapp, 25303 Via Brasa, Valencia; Linda Calvert, 27515 Glasser, Canyon Country; Perry Maynard, 27519 Label, Santa, Clarita; George Stigile, 18921 Ermine Street, Canyon Country; Tom Haner, 26532 Bannerman, Newhall; Leon Furman, 19703 Ermine Street, Canyon Country. Dan Palmer, the developer, gave his report on the project. At 9:45 p.m., the Mayor called a recess. At 10:05 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting. 3
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ITEM 1 Continued Those presenting rebuttal remarks were: John O'Dwyer, 19762 Merryhill Street, Santa Clarita; Susan Marin, 20320 Highpoint Place, Canyon Country; and Dan Palmer, developer of the projects. ITEM 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 8902 ORDINANCE NO. 906 ITEM 2a UNFINISHED BUSiNESS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46879 ITEM 4 CONSENT CALENDAR APPLE STREET ET AL PROJECT NO. 8914 Following discussion regarding affordable housing, and a cost analysis of future projects, it was moved by Boyer and second by McKean to continue Item No. l to May 2, 1990 and formed a subcommittee of Councilmembers Heidt and McKean to meet with Palmer and citizens on April 23, 1990 at 6 p.m. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp presented the report to Council stating that the applicant requested a Zone Change from R3, Limited Multiple Residence to C1, Restricted Business to allow the continued operation of a commercial office, which is not a permitted use in a residential zone. Assistant City Attorney, of Ordinance No. 906: map, Zone Change Case No. Doug Holland read the title amending the official zoning 892. It was moved by Heidt and second by Boyer to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 906 amending the official zoning map. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Mayor Darcy Ordinance No. 906 adopted Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp presented the report to Council stating that this is a request for a fivelot subdivision on ten acres of land and because staff has not had adequate time. to conduct the appropriate research, it is recommended that the item be continued to May 22, 1990. It was moved by McKean and second by Heidt to continue Tentative Tract Map No. 46879 to May 22, 1990. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. This item deals with the corrective maintenance of streets in the area of the Apple Street et al Project 8914. Council directed staff to notify the people in the area. 4
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ITEM 8 APPROVAL OF THE MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFERS OF DEDICATION TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 48931 ITEM 12 TRANSIT PROGRAM This item deals with Tentative Tract Map 48931 for the property at the northwest corner of Apple Street and 8th Street. This item deals with the final report received on the Santa Clarita Valley Transit Needs Study from City staff and representatives from the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, LACTC and the County Public Works Department Transit Division. It was moved by Boyer and second by McKean to approve the Consent Calendar as amended with a provision that Item No. 5 be the subject of a report from Traffic Engineering in 90 days. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Mayor Darcy Consent Calendar approved as amended ITEM 3 SCHEDULE FOR PRESENTATION, REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF 199091 CITY BUDGET ITEM 5 MARKET STREET PARKING TIME LIMIT RESTRICTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 9055 ITEM 6 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD EAST OF SOLAMINT ROAD PARKING PROHIBITION ITEM 7 CONSENT AND JURISDICTION COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 9057 ITEM 9 TRANSFER OF STORM DRAIN TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT (L.A.C.F.C.D.) TRACT NO. 43516, PRIVATE DRAIN 2056 RESOLUTION NO. 9061 5
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ITEM 10 ANNEXATION TO SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 26 ANNEXATION NO. 256 RESOLUTION NO. 9062 ITEM 11 DEMAND WARRANT #7 RESOLUTION no. 9063 ITEM 13 AMATEUR ATHLETIC FOUNDATION GRANT AGREEMENT FOR SUMMER SWIM '90 PROGRAM ITEM 14 NEW BUSINESS NOTIFICATION OF PRESENTATION OF COST TOPROVIDESERVICE STUDY ITEM 15 NEW BUSINESS ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE ITEM 16 NEW BUSINESS WIDENING HIGHWAY 14 FROM LOST CANYON ROAD TO SAND CANYON ROAD STATE/CITY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Finance Director, Andrea Daroca presented the report to Council stating that this item is on the agenda to update Council on the progress of the costtoprovideservice study. She further stated that it is staff's recommendation that the item be on the to April 24, 1990 to comment on the overall findings of the study. It was moved by Boyer and second by McKean to continue Item 14 to April 24, 199Q. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Parks and Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin presented the report to Council stating that a structured adult volleyball program has been requested by several players who reside in the City of Santa Clarita. It was moved by McKean and second by Boyer to approve the adult coed volleyball league. On roll call vote: Ayes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Mayor Darcy Motion Carried Public Works Director, John Medina presented the report to Council stating that Caltrans recently opened bids for the widening of the northbound Antelope Valley Freeway (Highway 14) and that construction will start in May, 1990, and completion is expected in February of 1991. It was moved by McKean and second by Boyer to approve the widening of Highway 14 from Lost Canyon Road to Sand Canyon Road. On roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Boyer, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Mayor Darcy None Motion Carried 6
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ITEM 17 NEW BUSINESS ASSEMBLY BILL 3002 (BADER) ITEM 18 PLANNING COMMISSION NOMINATIONS ITEM 19 COUNCIL COMMITTEE CHANGES ITEM 20 CONTRACT CITIES NOMINEES Finance Director, Andrea Daroca presented the report to Council stating that under existing law, the allocations of state subventions to new cities is based upon an estimated population of three times the number of registered voters at the time of incorporation. According to the Revenue and Taxation Code, Section 11005.3, our incorporated City population base will be frozen for the first eight fiscal years. Under this interpretation, Santa Clarita's population will remain 147, 228 until 1995, irrespective of the Census or other agency population estimates. It was moved by McKeon and second by Boyer to approve Assembly Bill 3002 (Bader). Hearing no objection, it was so ordered. Mayor Darcy addressed fellow councilmembers regarding the vacancy on the Planning Commission and directed staff to advertise to accept nominations as quickly as possible. Mayor Darcy addressed fellow councilmembers regarding openings created by the changeover of councilpersons Contract Cities Delegate, Carl Boyer, Alternate, Jill Klaj ic; League of California Cities Alternate, Jill Klajic; Independent Cities Alternate, Carl Boyer; City Code Committee Delegate, Carl Boyer, Alternate, Jill Klaj ic; Castaic Water Agency Alternate, Jill Klajic; Legislative Committee Alternate, Jill Klajic; Resolutions Committee for Contract Cities Alternate, Jill Klajic. It was moved by McKeon and second by Heidt to approve the Council Committee Assignments. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Mayor Darcy received a letter from the Contract Cities Association regarding nominees: Legislative Committee Jan Heidt; Board of Directors for the Independent Cities Jo Anne Darcy; Resolution Committee Jill Klaj ic; City County Contracts Howard McKeon. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. 7
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ITEM 21 SENATOR RUSSELL'S BILL SB 2846 PUBLIC STATEMENT COUNCIL Councilman McKean addressed fellow councilmembers regarding Senator Russell's Bill, SB 2846 stating that Senator Russell is sponsoring a bill which will give the cities a little more control on liquor licenses when they come up for renewal and asks that staff write a letter of support. It was moved by McKeon and second by Boyer to have staff draft a letter of support for Senator Russell's Bill, SB 2846. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. Councilman McKeon addressed fellow councilmembers regarding communication skills between staff, council and committees and asks that Council, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, GPAC, staff and our attorneys get together to discuss communication problems and reevaluate goals. He also asks that a team building session be conducted for councilmembers. Mayor Pro Tem Boyer addressed fellow councilmembers regarding new designations dealing with the new General Plan to property owners; phantom schools; and Commission on Senior Affairs. Councilwoman Heidt addressed fellow councilmembers regarding two new traffic lights on San Fernando Road and Sierra Highway. ADJOURNMENT At 12:05 p.m., the meeting was adjourned in the memory of Jeannette Sharer. ATTEST: 8