MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita was called to order by Mayor Heidt at 6: 41 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st floor, Santa Clarita, Ca. Councilman Koontz led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Those Councilmembers present were: Councilmembers Koontz, McKean and Mayor Heidt; absent were Councilmembers Boyer and Darcy. Also present were: City Manager, George Caravalho; Asst. City Manager/Interim Community Development Director, Ken Pulskamp, Asst. City Attorney, Tim McOsker; Finance Director, Andrea Daro ca; Parks & Recreation Director, Jeff Kolin; Public Works Director, John Medina; Asst. City Clerk, Donna Grindey. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was agenda. moved by Koontz, second by McKean to approve the With no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PROCLAMATION ITEM 1 PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION 89147 BOUQUET CANYON BRIDGE & THOROUGHFARE DISTRICT It was moved by McKean, second by Koontz to approve the minutes. With no objections, it was so ordered. Mayor Heidt presented a proclamation for Wm. S. Hart's 125th Birthday, which was accepted by Cynthia NealBarris and son, Howard. The Mayor opened the public hearing. The Asst. City Clerk reported that this item was published and posted in accordance with the law, therefore, the public hearing was in order. The Public Works Director presented the report to Council stating that construction of an adequate transportation and circulation network is one of the major concerns of the City because the amount of dollars received by the City for street purposes is substantially less than the money needed for maintenance and new construction. Staff prepared and submitted an engineering report for this district which were generated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works prior to incorporation of the City and include a system of streets and bridges, and a fee structure. The fees collected would be deposited in a separate fund and would be used by the City to fund those roads and bridges shown in the report. 1
There were no proponents or opponents on this issue. Mayor closed the public hearing. The Upon discussion from Council regarding the fees collected, a priority list of roads to be included, how the district will be jointly administered by the County and the City, it was moved by Koontz, second by McKean to adopt Resolution No. 89147, confirming the Bouquet Canyon Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Construction Fee District and the levy and collection of fees therein. On roll call vote: Resolution No. 89147 adopted. PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION 89148 The Mayor opened the public hearing. The Asst. City Clerk ROUTE 126 BRIDGE & reported this item was published and posted in accordance MAJOR THOROUGHFARE with the law, therefore, the public hearing is in order. The report was dispensed with due to the fact Public Works Director gave the report in the public hearing. There were no proponents or opponents on this issue. Mayor closed the public hearing. that the previous It was moved by McKean, second by Koontz to adopt Resolution No. 89148 confirming the Route 126 Bd.dge and Thoroughfare Construction Fee District and the levy and collection of fees therein. On roll call vote: Resolution No. 89148 adopted. The ITEM 2 ORDINANCE 8924 ZONE CHANGE This item was on the agenda of November 14th as a public hearing to allow a change of zone from A21 (Heavy Agricultural) to CPD (Commercial Planned Development). At that time, Ordinance No. 8924 was introduced. At the request of the developer, it has been recommended that this item be continued to the December 12th meeting. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKean to continue this item to the meeting of December 12th at which time Ordinance No. 8924 will be read for a second time. On roll call vote: Ayes: Koontz, McKean Noes: Heidt 2
ITEM 3 ORDINANCE 8927 ESTABLISHMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEM 4 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER The Interim Community Development Director stated that this ordinance was introduced for the first reading at the meeting of November 14th and is now ready for the second reading. The Asst. City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No. 8927 activating the Redevelopment Agency of Santa Clarita and declaring and designating the City Council as the Redevelopment Agency. It was moved by Koontz, second by McKean to adopt Ordinance No. 8927. On roll call vote: Ordinance No. 8927 adopted. The Public Works Director reported that at the November 14th meeting, Council received a status report on the City's Emergency Preparedness Program. This item is on this agenda to give an overview and evaluation of an Emergency Operations Center at College of the Canyons. Mr. Medina further explained that the EOC is used for the centralized direction and coordination of Emergency Operations, provides communications, support and supplies for the Disaster Management Team and serve as an alternate seat of local government. It was moved by McKean, second by Koontz to direct staff to pursue an agreement with College of the Canyons to use their Vocational Technical Building as the City's interim primary emergency operations center, and to authorize a budget transfer of $22,000 from the General Fund Contingency Account 014101290 to a new Capital Projects Account Number. On roll call vote: ITEM 5 COUNTY GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS The Interim Community Development Director stated that the County Regional Planning Commission took action to delay its General Plan Amendment efforts until January 4, 1990 to coincide more closely with the City's own General Plan schedule. Mr. Pulskamp stated that there will be a joint meeting of the GPAC and Planning Commission on December 5th to review and refine draft plan map and develop a recommendation for Council 1 s consideration; presentation of draft General Plan Map to City Council on December 12th; City Hall Open House and public meeting to review the City's draft General Plan Map on December 16th; Public hearings on the County General Plan Amendment commence on January 4th. 3
Those addressing the Council on this item were: Ralph Killmeyer, 25043 Green Mill Ave., Santa Clarita. Following discussion from Council regarding the County's General Plan Amendments, it was moved by Koontz, second by McKean to approve the Planning approach and tentative dates identified in the staff report. With no objections, it was so ordered. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Koontz, second by McKean to approve the ITEM 6 consent calendar. On roll call vote: PARCEL MAP 19950 APPROVAL OF MAP ITEM 7 SAUGUS REHAB. Consent calendar approved. SITEPROGRESS REPORT ITEM 8 ANNEXATION 198802 RESOLUTION 89145 ITEM 9 SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD LANDSCAPE PROJECT 8910 WHITES CANYON RD. TO CROSSGLADE AVENUE ITEM 10 UTILIZATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDSRESOLUTION 89146 ITEM 11 RESOLUTION 89144 DEMAND REGISTER #22 ITEM lla PARCEL MAP 18267 APPROVAL OF MAP ITEM 12 NEW ASH WHITEFLY The Parks & Recreation Director introduced this item to Council stating a particular species of the ash whitefly has become a serious pest in California. ITEM 13 NEW FOCUS ON YOUTH Mr. Kolin introduced Dr. Rosser Garrison from the Office of the Agriculture Commission, 3400 LaMadera Ave., El Monte Hotline phone #8185755460. Dr. Garrison explained the history of the problem, what types of trees the ash whitefly will inflicts its damage to, and what can be done in the future to control these whiteflies. Mayor Heidt stated she received information on an upcoming conference, "Focus on Youth 11, which will be held on January 2427, 1990 at the Red Lion Inn, Orange County Airport, Costa Mesa, Ca. This conference is coordinated by Education Programs Associates, Inc. and sponsored by the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. 4
It was moved by McKean, second by Koontz to have the City sponsor someone from the Drug/ Alcohol Prevention Education Council parents group to attend this conference. On roll call vote: (AUDIENCE) (STAFF) (COUNCIL) CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT The following persons addressed the Council: John Castner, 25814 Via Candice Ct., Santa Clarita regarding the Memorandum of Cooperation which will be discussed by the Los Angeles City Council on December 1st and involves the City of Santa Clarita; Marsha McLean, 24519 Breckenridge Place, Newhall regarding Elsmere Canyon and the Saugus Rehabilitation Site; Dinah Sargeant, 23725 Via Lupona, Valencia regarding Elsmere Canyon; Jill Klaj ic, 28040 Langside, Canyon Country regarding Memorandum of Understanding and Elsmere Canyon; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Canyon Country regarding Elsmere Canyon. The City Manager gave a a citizen, regarding regarding school fees. report for David Kastenholtz, school fees and Council's policy Councilman Koontz read a letter regarding the Sphere of Influence. Councilman Koontz also stated that the Divis.ion for Southern California Los Angeles Transportation Task Force is making a recommendation to the League of California Cities regarding the Task Force Boardmembers and a new system of transportation. Mayor Heidt stated that a seat will be available on LAFCO as of December 7th. The Independent Cities Association has asked Council to support Jim VanHorn. At 8:30 p.m., Council recessed to a closed session to discuss potential litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9, Subsection C. At 9:45 p.m., the Council adjourned to December 6, 1989, 7:30 p.m. for a Study Session. ATTEST: George Caravalho, City Clerk 5
It was moved by McKean, second by Koontz to have the City sponsor someone from the Drug/ Alcohol Prevention Education Council parents group to attend this conference. On roll.call vote: (AUDIENCE) The following persons addressed the Council: John Castner, 25814 Via Candice Ct., Santa Clarita regarding the Memorandum of Cooperation which will be discussed by the Los Angeles City Council on December 1st and involves the City of Santa Clarita; Marsha McLean, 24519 Breckenridge Place, Newhall regarding El.smere Canyon and the Saugus Rehabilitation Site; Dinah Sargeant, 23725 Via Lupona, Valencia regarding Elsmere Canyon; Jill Klaj ic, 28040 Langside, Canyon Country regarding Memorandum of Understanding and Elsmere Canyon; Jack Ancona, 29552 Abelia, Canyon Country regarding Elsmere Canyon. (STAFF) The City Manager gave a a citizen, regarding regarding school fees. report for David Kastenholtz, school fees and Council's policy (COUNCIL) Councilman Koontz read a letter regarding the Sphere of Influence. Councilman Koontz also stated that the Division for Southern California Los Angeles Transportation Task Force is making a recommendation to the League of California Cities regarding the Task Force Boardmembers and a new system of transportation. Mayor Heidt stated that a seat will be available on LAFCO as of December 7th. The Independent Cities Association has asked Council to support Jim VanHorn. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT At 8:30 p.m., Council recessed to a closed session to discuss potential litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9, Subsection c. At 9:45 p.m., the Council adjourned to December 6, 1989, 7:30 p.m. for a Study Session.?JO~~