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City Council / Board of Library Trustees /
City Council Acting as the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the
Former Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency
Joint Regular Meeting
- Minutes -
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Councilmember Acosta delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor/President/Chair McLean called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council 1
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Board of Library Trustees/Successor Agency at 6:02 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
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All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McLean led the flag salute.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further
information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course
of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety
by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken an
public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Motion by Weste, second by Boydston, to approve the agenda, pulling item 4 for public
comment.
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Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Councilmember Weste and Council recognized Anatalia Hordov, a 16 -year old girl who was
invited to compete in the Genee International Ballet Competition in Landon and presented her
with a certificate.
PRESENTATIONS
Arts Commission Chair Patti Rasmussen presented Council an overview of Arts and Education
Programs in the City.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace regarding capital improvement expenses at mobile
home parks; Mick Terry regarding pass through costs at mobile home parks; Steve Petzold
regarding the process of placing items on the City Council Agenda; Alan Ferdman, representing
the Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding the Sanitation District Scoping meeting;
Theresa Galvez regarding mobile home parks; Scott Shower, owner of the Santa Clarita Soccer
Center, regarding Villa Metro and the possible relocation of the Soccer Center; Tina Eing
regarding pass through costs at the mobile home parks; Marcos Landeros, representing his
parents who are residents of Granada Villa Mobile Home Park, regarding transparency and pass
through costs; David Keating regarding Villa Metro; and Cam Noltemeyer regarding the
upcoming Sanitation District meeting on Thursday, October 15.
Three written comments were received regarding mobile home parks.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented on the mobile home park ordinance process and the legal
requirements which allows the mobile home park owners to pass through certain costs which
previously were addressed through annual Consumer Price Index adjustments; the new ordinance
allows park owners to pass through certain costs and allows the residents to appeal any costs they
don't feel are appropriate, with the Mobile Home Panel responsible for making the final decision;
commented regarding Villa Metra and the City's continuing efforts to help facilitate a resolution,
and that Mr. Keating's questions were received by staff and a response will be prepared; and
reiterated that the Sanitation District is a separate agency and all future Sanitation meetings held
at City Hall will be conducted on the first floor.
Councilmember Weste requested an explanation of the process for appealing a mobile home rent
increase or pass through. Jeff Hogan, Planning Manager, responded with the details of haw to
appeal to the Mobile Home Panel.
City Attorney Joseph Mantes commented regarding capital improvements as defined in the
Mobile Home Ordinance, that the ordinance does not reference any Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) definitions, and that the Mobile Home Panel is ultimately responsible for determining
whether an identified capital improvement satisfies such requirements as defined by the
ordinance. Mr. Montes further explained that federal tax rules are only used when a specific
item is not provided for in the ordinance and to amortize the cost of a capital improvement.
Mayor McLean inquired if pass through costs can be retroactive and Mr. Mantes confirmed that
only capital improvements completed within the previous 24 months were allowed to be
considered by the ordinance.
Councilmember Boydston requested clarification of the amortization schedule and the IRS. City
Attorney Joseph Mantes confirmed that there is a schedule for most items in the ordinance, and
federal tax rules are used only when the schedule does not provide.
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COMMITTEE REPORTSfCOUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Boydston commented on attending the Tournament Players Club (TPC} Wine
and Art Auction, a cultural arts fundraiser, and the Rubber Ducky Regatta benefiting the Samuel
Dixon Family Health Centers; and expressed gratitude for all the volunteers at these events.
Mayor Pro Tem Kellar commented regarding the public participation process at Council
meetings; and commented on the responsiveness of City staff to the public's requests.
Councilmember Acosta commented regarding the Circle of Hope 12th Annual Tea to benefit
those affected by cancer; commented regarding the first annual Faith Bowl where Trinity
Classical Academy and Santa Clarita Christian School football teams played; commented
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regarding Welsh Cakes, a local business in Santa Clarita; invited residents to attend the Evening
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of Remembrance on Wednesday, October 14, at Central Park; and commented on the Diabetes
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Walk taking place at Bridgeport Park on Saturday, October 17.
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Councilmember Weste commented regarding attending a meeting with Villa Metro residents
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regarding the noise issue and is actively pursuing a resolution; commented regarding the 15th
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Annual Bow -Wows & Meows Pet Fair at Hart Park and the 200 dogs and cats that were adopted
that day; commented on Boy Scouts of America honoring Congressman Steve Knight and his
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wife, along with Steve Youlms and his wife, as Leaders of Character; and requested information
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regarding the costs of repaving to determine pass through costs at the mobile home park.
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Mayor McLean commented on the State of the City Luncheon on October 22 at the Valencia
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Hyatt; mentioned that the City is offering Community and Arts grant funds to Santa Clarita
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Valley based non-profit organizations and that application questions be directed to Management
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Analyst Elena Galvez; commented on the annual League of California Cities conference she
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attended with Councilmember Acosta and the discussion of SB 350 which was signed into law
by the Governor requiring 50% of the State's electricity come from renewable sources in the next
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15 years and buildings double their energy efficiency over that time; concurrent to the adoption
of SB 350, Mayor McLean expressed concern regarding comments made by representatives from
Southern California Edison concerning a potential request to the Public Utilities Commission
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(PUC) to consider imposing future charge on solar energy; and requested that Council agendize
this issue for consideration if time allows.
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Mayor McLean requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Robert G. Kofnovec.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES:
Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
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ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION.
City Council and Successor Agency approve the minutes of the September 22, 2015, Joint
Special Meeting.
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for
approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION.
City Council, Board of Library Trustees, and Successor Agency approve the minutes of the
September 22, 2015, Joint Regular Meeting.
ITEM 3
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
Government Code Section 36434 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council
taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council agenda, Council
may determine that the title has been read.
RECOMMENDED ACTION.
City Council determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have
been read and waive further reading.
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THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4.50 (TOBACCO CONTROL)
OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE."
Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Petzold; Bryan Viggianelli, representing Vapor
Department; Tyler Lorinto; Kevin Ji; and Dick Jeffrey.
One written comment card was received opposing the recommendation.
Councilmember Weste inquired if the ordinance regulations were applicable to Vapor shops.
City Manager Ken Striplin confirmed retail outlets are exempt from the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 4
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4.50
(TOBACCO CONTROL) OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE
City Council to conduct second reading and consider adoption of the proposed amendments to
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Chapter 4.50 (Tobacco Control) of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION.
City Council adapt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH,
SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING BY AMENDING CHAPTER 4.50 (TOBACCO CONTROL)
OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE."
Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Petzold; Bryan Viggianelli, representing Vapor
Department; Tyler Lorinto; Kevin Ji; and Dick Jeffrey.
One written comment card was received opposing the recommendation.
Councilmember Weste inquired if the ordinance regulations were applicable to Vapor shops.
City Manager Ken Striplin confirmed retail outlets are exempt from the proposed ordinance.
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Councilmember Boydston inquired whether hookah and vaping are similar. City Attorney
Joseph Montes stated that hookah smoking is regulated as a land use regulation, while vaping is
treated under the ordinance in a similar manner as cigarette smoking.
Councilmember Boydston indicated that his yes vote would be for regulating indoor vaping and
expressed his desire to exempt open space from ordinance regulations. There was no Council
concurrence for this exemption.
ITEM 5
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF ENTRY
AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT TO CASTAW LAKE WATER AGENCY FOR A
GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL AT VALENCIA LIBRARY SITE
This project will include the drilling, installation, maintenance, and repair of a groundwater
monitoring well by the Castaic Lake Water Agency within an casement located on public
property adjacent to the Valencia Library.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION.
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1. Adopt a resolution approving a Grant of Easement and Right of Entry and Construction
Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the Castaic Lake Water Agency in
connection with a proposed groundwater monitoring well located on public property at the
Valencia Library.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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TAX -SHARING RESOLUTIONS FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NOS. c
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The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District (District) provides wastewater treatment services
within the District's service area. To provide wastewater treatment service to properties located C
outside the District's service area, the boundary must be expanded through the annexation
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RECOMMENDED ACTION.
City Council adopt the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District's resolutions approving and
accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Santa Clarita Valley
Sanitation District Annexation Nos. 1080, 1082, and 1083.
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ITEM 7
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT RENEWALS CONTRACTS 12-00396-A,
12 -00322 -B,12 -00323-B, AND 11-00387-C
Consideration to renew landscape maintenance contracts with Stay Green, Inc. and American
Heritage for landscape services to LMD Zones: Contract 12-00396-A, T-23 (Mountain View),
T-29 (American Beauty), and 17 (Bouquet Railroad); Contract 12-00322-B, T-2 (Old Orchard),
T-3 (Valencia Hills), T-4 (Valencia Meadows), T-5 (Valencia Glen), T-6 (Valencia South
Valley), and T-7 (Valencia Central & North Valley); Contract 12-00323-B, T-17 (Rainbow
Glen); and Contract 11-00387-C, T -23A (Mountain View Condos) and T -23B (Seca Villas).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Approve second renewal option for landscape services under contract 12-00396-A to Stay
Green, Inc. for services encompassing Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zones T-23
(Mountain View), T-29 (American Beauty), and 17 (BouqueuRailroad) in the amount of
$215,658; include a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of. 1 % equaling $216; and
authorize a contingency amount of $80,000 for a total annual amount not to exceed
$295,874.
2. Approve the second renewal option for landscape services under contract 12-00322-B to
Stay Green, Inc. for services encompassing Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zones
T-2 (Old Orchard), T-3 (Valencia Hills), T-4 (Valencia Meadows), T-5 (Valencia Glen),
T-6 (Valencia South Valley), and T-7 (Valencia Central and North Valley) in the amount
of $222,364; include a Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of .1 %, equaling $222; and
authorize a contingency amount of $66,709 for a total annual amount not to exceed
$289,295.
3. Approve the second renewal option for landscape services under contract 12-00323-B to
Stay Green, Inc. for services encompassing Landscape Maintenance District Zane T-17
(Rainbow Glen) in the amount of $10,195; include a Consumer Price Index request of
. I% increase of $10; and authorize a contingency amount of $2,500 for a total annual
amount not to exceed $12,705.
4. Approve contract 11-00387-C to American Heritage Landscape for an additional six
months to April 30, 2016, in a total amount not to exceed $182,000 for landscape
maintenance services for LMD Zones T -23A (Mountain View Condos) and T -23B
(Seco Villas).
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such
Fiscal Year, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.
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ITEM 8
CHECK REGISTER NO. 19 FOR THE PERIOD 08121115 THROUGH 04103115 AND
04110115 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 08128115 THROUGH
04110115
Check Register No. 19 for the Period 08121115 through 09103115 and 09710715.
Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 08128715 through 09710715.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 19.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 4
CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING VALENCIA WATER COMPANY A WATER FRANCHISE TO OCTOBER
27, 2015
Due to noticing requirements, it is requested this public hearing be continued to October 27,
2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council continue the public hearing and first reading of an ordinance granting a water
franchise agreement to Valencia Water Company to October 27, 2015.
RESULT:
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] to the Next Regular Meeting: 10/27/2015
6:00 PM
MOVER:
Dante Acosta, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES:
Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 10
RESOLUTIONS TO CERTIFY THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
AND APPROVE MASTER CASE NO. 09-108 FOR THE VIA PRINCESSA EAST
EXTENSION PROJECT
An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Via Princessa East Extension project.
There are two resolutions for the City Council to adapt: 1) certifying the Final Environmental
Impact Report, and 2) approving Master Case No. 09-108 to confirm the alignment of Via
Princessa, in accordance with the City of Santa Clarita's General Plan.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Receive the staff report, presentation, and public comments.
2. Adapt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse
Number 200909 1 1 1 d) prepared for the Via Princessa East Extension project, which includes
the California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Findings, Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program, and the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
3. Adapt a resolution approving Master Case No. 09-108 confirming the alignment of the Via
Princessa East Extension project, in accordance with the City of Santa Clarita's General Plan.
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Assistant City Engineer Daman Letz presented the item to Council.
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Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory
Committee; and Cam Noltemeyer and Lynne Plambeck, representing Santa Clarita Organization c
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Six written comment cards were received in support of the project.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: TimBen Baydstan, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Acosta, Baydstan, Kellar, Weste, McLean
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION It
Addressing the Council was Mark Odle regarding Soccer Center noise at Villa Metra; Ray Henry
regarding the mobile home pass through casts; Gladys Treja regarding Granada Villa Mobile
Home Park; Douglas Fraser representing mobile home park residents, regarding the new mobile
home park petition form on the City's website; and Joseph Levine regarding train noise at Villa
Metra and water softeners.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding the application for a sound wall at Villa Metra;
addressed concerns regarding Granada Villa indicating staff would try to connect Ms. Treja with
the State of California Ombudsman responsible for overseeing mobile home matters; commented
regarding the mobile home petition form, clarifying these petition forms require the signatures of
50 percent plus one of the park residents and are submitted directly to the Mobile Home Panel,
and not the City; and indicated staff has previously responded to Mr. Levine's concerns
regarding noise from rail crossings and that staff would talk with him fallowing the meeting
regarding his additional comments.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting in memory of Robert G. Kofnovec at 8:29 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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