MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. CITY CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Deputy City Clerk, Geri MillerDavis announced that anyone wishing to address an item should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the Deputy City Clerk before the item is discussed. Father Ed Renehan, of St. Clairs Catholic Church led the invocation. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Boyer at 6:37 p.m. in the Cit~ Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, Ca. All Councilmembers were present. Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp; Citi Attorney, Carl Newton; Finance Director, Andrea Daroca; Director o; Community Development, Lynn Harris; Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Kolin; Director of Public Works, John Medinai Deputy City Clerk, Geri MillerDavis... FLAG SALUTE Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Heidt and seconded by McKean to discuss items number 9,11,12,13 on the consent calendar. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to approve the minutes of April 9, 1991 as amended. PROCLAMATIONS The Mayor presented a proclamation to Betty Castleberry proclaiming May as 'W'ater Awareness Month'. ITEM l PUBLIC HEARING ZONE CHANGE 90007 FROM A21 TO R16000 OVER A PORTION OF A 32 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IN THE VIA PRINCESSA AREA, APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FT. VEST OF RAINBOW' GLEN DR. N. OF VIA PRINCESSA RD. ORD. NO. 9117 The Mayor opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri MillerDavis reported that all notices required by law have been provided, therefore, the public hearing was in order. Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris exhibited a slide presentation and reported that on March 5, 1991, the Planning Commission approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 49549, through adoption of Resolution P910l and contingent upon City Council approval of Zone Change 90007. The project allows Newcomb Development to develop 55 singlefamily residential lots, 3 open space lots, 1 public facility lot, and a remainder parcel over the 32 acre parcel.
I ~ Addressing the Council in favor of this item was: 2800 Lafayette, Newport Beach. Addressing the Council in opposition to this item Schramling, 19851 W. Sandpiper Place, Santa Clarita, Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Santa Clarita. John Newcomb, were: 91321; Lee Bob Mayor Boyer closed the public hearing. Following discussion regarding the visibility of water tanks, drainage from the proposed 'A' street, open space deed restrictions, water availability concerns, the impact on roads, and the distance from the proposed project to San Fernando Road, and following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 9117, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by McKean to waive further reading anq introduce Ordinance No. 9117. Ayes: Darcy, McKean Noes: Heidt, Klajic, Boyer Motion denied. ITEM 2 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMM. DENIAL OF PROPOSED VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 46619 & ASSOC. PROPERTY LOCATED AT S. TERMINUS OF LA SALLE CYN. DR. ITEM 3 COMMUTER RAIL STATION Mayor Boyer directed staff to return with answers to the Council'~ questions and return Ordinance No. 9117 for reconsideration on Mar 14. 1991. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk, Geri MillerDavis reported that all notices required by law have not been provided. It was moved by Heidt and seconded by Darcy to continue this item to the May 14th Council meeting in order to provide further notice of the public hearing. Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that on February 26, 1991, the Council adopted Resolution No. 9121, establishing the City's intention to construct a Commuter rail Station by applying for funding. Staff was directed to focus on the 'Bermite Property: as the primary location, with the 'Glazer Property as an alternate; unless other alternate sites proved to be more advantageous. Addressing the Council on this issue were: Vera Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351; Maurice Ungar, P.O. Box 1755, Canyon Country, 91351. Following discussion regarding acquisition of the 'Bermite property, alternate uses for the commuter train, and an environmental impact study, staff was directed to continue investigating alternate options while negotiating toward a final agreement with the Whittaker Corporation.
ITEM 4 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE A UNIFORM 21DAY NOTICE PERIOD FOR ALL PUBLIC HEARINGS ON LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS ORDINANCE NO. 9118 ITEM 5 AN ORDINANCE THAT UNIFIES THE EFFECT. DATES, APPEAL PERIODS, & PROTEST PERIODS OF DECISIONS OF THE DIR. OF COMM. DEVELOPMENT & THE PLANNING COMM. ORDINANCE NO. 9119 City Attorney, Carl Newton reported that at its meeting of April 9, April 9, 1991, Council conducted a public hearing and introduced Ordinance No. 9118 which supersedes and amends portions of Title 21 and 22 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code pertaining to notice periods for public hearings for land use entitlements. After reading the title of Ordinance No. 9118, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Heidt to waive further reading and adopt ordinance No. 9118. Ordinance No. 9118 adopted. City Attorney, Carl Newton reported that at its meeting of April 9, 1991, the Council conducted a public hearing and introduced Ordinance No. 9119 which supersedes and amends portions of Title 21 and 22 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code pertaining to appeal periods, protest periods, and effective dates of decisions on land use entitlements. After reading of the title of Ordinance No. 9119, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Klaj ic to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 9119. Ordinance No. 9119 adopted. ITEM 6 AN ORD. THAT WILL City Attorney, Carl Newton reported that at its meeting of April 9, AUTHORIZE THE CITY 1991, the Council conducted a public hearing and introduced TO REQUIRE, WHERE Ordinance No. 9120 which supersedes and amends a portion of Title NECESSARY, DEDICATION21 & 22 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code pertaining to road & IMPROVEMENTS FOR dedication and improvement requirements. STREET WIDENING WHEN CERTAIN TYPES After reading the title of Ordinance No. 9120, it was moved by OF NEW CONSTRUCTION McKeon and seconded by Klajic to waive further reading and adopt ARE PROPOSED & FOR Ordinance No. 9120. ALL PROJECTS IN THE R1 & R2 RESIDENTIAL ZONES ORDINANCE NO. 9120 Ordinance No. 9120 adopted. ITEM 7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT City Attorney, Carl Newton reported that at its meeting of April 9, 1991, the Council passed to second reading Ordinance No. 9122, which amends the Santa Clarita Municipal Code at Chapter 18.04 of Title 18 relating to building permit limitations.
LIMITATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 9122 Following an explanation of the various building permits and after the reading the title of Ordinance No. 9122, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 9122. Ordinance No. 9122 adopted. RECESS RECONVENE ITEM 8 VETERANS MEMORIAL Mayor Boyer recessed the meeting at 7:57 p.m. Mayor Boyer reconvened the meeting at 8:16 p.m. Mayor ProTem, Jill Klaj ic and Councilmember McKean reported that at its March 26, 1991 meeting, the Council appointed a subcommittee of Mayor ProTem Klajic and Councilmember McKean to investigate the development and siting of a veterans memorial. The subcommittee met at Canyon Country park with Vera and Warren Johnson and Walter Anderson. ITEM BA AMENDMENT TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOME PARK RENT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ORDINANCE NO. 9124 Addressing the Council on this item were: Warren Johnson, 26534 Oak Crossing Rd., Santa Clarita, 91321; Sally Branson, 23450 Sat! Fernando Rd. #68, Newhall, 91321; Ken Dean, 26702 Pea Jay Way, Canyon Country, 91351; Carole Mullin, 14847 Garden of Mums, Canyo~ Country, 91351; Judy Johnson, 28504 Sand Cyn. Rd. #97, Canyon Country, 91351; Pat Campbell, 27501 Label Avenue, Santa Clarita; Allan Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351. Following discussion regarding using the bid process for the project, the unlikely completion date of July 4th, a more prominent depiction of women in the memorial, and renaming the park, it was moved by McKean and seconded by Klajic to form a memorial committee as soon as possible in order to erect the memorial as quickly as possible. Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Boyer Director of Community Development, Lynn Harris reported that on April 9th, Council directed several amendments to the Manufactured Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Ordinance No. 9124 has been prepared with the amendments. Addressing the Council on this issue were: Linda Calvert, 27515 Glasser, Canyon Country, 91351; Joseph DuQuesnay, 27361 Sierra Hwy., Space #265, Canyon Country, 91351; Don Wilder, 21441 Briar Way, Saugus, 91350.
Following discussion regarding rental rates for new tenants, residency requirement changes, safety violations, and following the reading of the title of Ordinance No. 9124, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klajic to direct staff to distribute to interesteq parties and set introduction date for the May 14, 1991 Counci:~ Meeting. It was moved by McKeon and seconded Darcy by to approve number 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16 on the consent calendar. items Items number 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16 approved. ITEM 9 DECORO DR. FROM VISTA DELGADO DR. TO SECO CYN. ROAD PROJECT NO. 899 (PHASE II) ADVERTISE FOR BIDS There was a question regarding the construction date for the pedestrian bridge. It was moved by McKeon and seconded by Darcy to approve Item No. 9 motion carried. ITEM 10 FRIENDLY VALLEY/SKY BLUE MESA AREAS PROJECT NO. 9010 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ITEM 11 LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 132 & SENATE BILL 360 RELATING TO MOBILEHOME PARK RENTAL AGREEMENTS ITEM 12 Council directed staff to redstripe the curb at the view area. There was also a question from Council regarding the completiot! date. SIERRA HllY. AT RAINBOW GLEN DR. PROJECT It was moved by Klajic and seconded by McKeon to award the contract 8918 BID AWARD to Intersection Maintenance Service.
ITEM 13,.._ DATES FOR REVIEW OF THE 199192 BUDGET Councilmember Heidt discussed her interest in meeting with each department to gain insight into the employees needs and concerns. It was moved by McKean and seconded by Darcy to confirm the dates for the budget review. ITEM 14 SIERRA HVY. WHISPERING LEAVES ET AL PROJECT 9012 BID AVARD ITEM 15 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 9158 APPROVING BUS FINANCING & CERTAIN PARAMETERS IN CONNECTION WITH THAT CERTAIN MASTER LEASE & OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 1991l ITEM 16 RESOLUTION NO. 9159 DEMAND WARRANT #7 ITEM 17 NEV BUSINESS DAYVORKER MEETING,.._ WITH NEWHALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY Assistant City Manager, Ken Pulskamp reported that on Thursday, March 27, 1991, City staff met with the business community to discuss the City's proposed dayworker center and receive additional input for possible ideas and actions the City could take to address the dayworker situation. Addressing the Council on this issue were: Rosalind Wayman, 24111 Del Monte Dr., Valencia, 91355; Tom Boyd, 25810 El Gato, Santa Clarita; Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351; Tony Marie, 24401 San Fernando Rd., Newhall, 91321; Allen Baker, 25310 Via Calinda, Valencia, 91355; Joseph Jasik, 22510 9th Street, Newhall, 91321. Following discussion regarding other areas in Santa Clariti; affected with this problem, putting pressure on the state anq federal legislatures, concerns with the dayworker' s family, educating employers on the illegality of hiring undocumenteq dayworkers, safety of area residents, zoning and health enforcement patrol after 5:00 p.m., effectiveness of dayworker centers in other cities, Spanish radio advertisements to emphasize that laws are enforced in Santa Clarita, it was moved by McKean and seconded by Heidt to apply congressional pressure, contact the INS to circulate the area more frequently, and to actively patrol the area for code enforcement violations. Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, Klajic, McKean, Boyer
ITEM 18!"" " NEV BUSINESS GROWTH MANAGEMENT City Manager, George Caravalho reported that this item is in response to Council's request to put an item on the agenda to consider undertaking a public opinion poll of Santa Clarita residents regarding the Growth Management which will be discussed. Addressing the Council Parchman Ave., Newhall, Springs, Santa Clarita; Santa Clarita, 91321. on this item were: John Drew, 24807 91321; Margi Collette, 15921 Live Oak Lee Schramling, 19851 V. Sandpiper Pl., PUBLIC STATEMENT ITEM 19 NEV BUSINESS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER FUNDING Following discussion regarding the lack of public participation, polls providing information to the pubic as well as gathering information, extensive broad range poll, Councilwoman Klajic felt that a poll is not needed, it was moved by McKean and seconded by Klajic to conclude the General Plan hearings, including the Planning Commission recommendation for a City wide growth management strategy, and then discuss this item again. Ed Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351 regarding opinion polls; Joan Dunn, 15414 Rhododendron Dr., Canyon Country, 91351 regarding opinion polls; Bob Lathrop, 25105 Highspring, Newhall, 91321 regarding opinion polls & GARRING group; Allen Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351 regarding opinion polls and televising Council meetings. City Manager, George Caravalho reported that the Council has previously expressed concern about the impacts new major retail land uses will have on the existing small businesses in the City. The Valencia Mall project was conditioned to provide $100, 000 of mitigation funds to address this impact. Staff has previously presented information on the Small Business Development Center as a possible vehicle to address these impacts. On October 30th, Council approved the concept and directed that the effort proceed. Addressing the Council on this item were: Gary Choppe, 17683 Scherzinger Ln., Canyon Country, 91351; Garry Haggart, 23254 Maple St., Newhall, 91321; Nancy J. Mattice, 26455 N. Rockwell Cyn. Rd., Valencia, 91355. Following discussion regarding small business representation, it was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klaj ic to approve the Small Business Development proposal and concept and to appoint Councilmember McKean to serve on the Board of Directors.
ITEM 20 NEW BUSINESS PROPOSITION A FUNDS EXCHANGE Director of Public Works, John Medina reported that the City of Diamond Bar has offered to trade $600,000 of Prop A Funds in exchange for General Fund money to any municipality of public agency. The benefit to the City of Diamond Bar would be that it could then use the General Fund money for any City expense whereas, Prop A funding is limited only to transit related expenses. If a municipality does not have transit expenses where the funds can be utilized, the money then reverts back to the L.A. County Transportation Commission for reallocation.. ITEM 21 NEW BUSINESS DROUGHT COMMITTEE IMPLEMENTATION PUBLIC STATEMENT It was moved by Darcy and seconded by Klaj ic to authorize the exchange of funds. The Drought Ordinance No. 9116 was adopted on March 13, 1991. The Ordinance placed restrictions on the use of water in Santa Clarita and created a Drought Committee to oversee the conditions of the drought and the level of achievement of the goal of the ordinance, namely to reduce the overall water consumption in the City by 25 percent. At a study session of April 3rd, Council requested that the implementing procedures be returned for action at the next Council meeting. Addressing the Council on this item were: Dan Masnada, 28769 Castaic Cyn. Rd., Valencia, 91355; Allen Cameron, 27612 Ennismore Ave., Santa Clarita, 91351. Following discussion regarding mandatory rationing, contingency plans including reductions in development, concern over the groundwater study, expanding the committee's scope of work, it was moved by McKeon and seconded by Heidt to direct the Drought Committee to return to Council in approximately 45 days with a report on this matter. On roll call vote Ayes: Darcy, Heidt, McKeon, Boyer Noes: Klaj ic Resolution 90160 adopted. Councilmember Klaj ic commented on her campaign, stating that she ran as a slowgrowth candidate and not a nogrowth candidate. She also commented on the local landfill issue. Councilmember Darcy commented on the proposal for two new prison sites in this area and suggested the City fight these proposals.
l Councilmember McKean commented on an award received from the Municipal Treasurers Association commending the City of Santa Clarita for enhancing its fiscal responsibility in the management of pubic funds. He also commented on the necessity of installing a signal light at the intersection of Sand Canyon and Lost Canyon Road. Councilmember Heidt questioned when the recycling barrels are going to be distributed. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT At 11:55 p.m. Council adjourned to closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and a matter of potential litigation under the provisions of Section 54956.9 Subdivision C. The Council meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. by Mayor Boyer. Carl Boyer, Mayor r