HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-22 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (2)Tuesday, September 22, 2015 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Councilmember Weste delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/President/Chair McLean called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council /
Board of Library Trustees / Successor Agency at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Weste 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 on
public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.
Motion by Kellar, second by Doydston, to approve the agenda, pulling items 7 and 8 for
Council comments, and item 10 for public comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor McLean and Council recognized Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputies and Los Angeles
County Firefighters for saving the life of a 2 -year old child and presented them with certificates.
PRESENTATIONS
TN r+a11r ,Lr. Catherine Kawaguchi addressed ,no oun-6.1, i,+i„duced Kathy Harris, josh Randall, and
Trustee Ken Chase from the Sulphur Springs School District who presented information on new
technologies to support students.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace, regarding Arts Commission matters; Barbara
Montejo regarding parking in Newhall; Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Committee (CCAC), who made announcements concerning a number of upcoming
events; Cam Noltemeyer extending gratitude to Congressman Steve Knight for his help with the
Cemex issue and other matters; David Keating, regarding the Villa Metro Community noise
issue; and Lynne Plambeek and Sam Kelly, representing Santa Clarita Organization for Planning
and the Environment (SCOPE), regarding the River Rally event.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin made comment regarding accomplishments and ongoing work of the
Arts Commission; commented regarding parking in Newhall and that a preliminary discussion of
a new parking structure in Newhall has commenced; and updated the Council on the Villa Metro
noise issue and the City's efforts to monitor and help facilitate a solution.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Weste commented on the annual Pow Wow and Native American Craft Fair
taking place at Hart Park on September 26-27; commented regarding the 15th Annual Bow -Wow
& Meows Pet Fair on October 11 where animals will be available for adoption; and
congratulated the First Presbyterian Church of Newhall on the 100 -year anniversary of their pipe
organ.
Councilmember Acosta commented on participating with the Rotary Club during the Santa
Clarita Century Ride put on by the Child and Family Center; and commented regarding his
recent visit to the America's Job Center at the College of the Canyons' University Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Keller commented regarding Noah Drap receiving his Eagle Scout award at
Pinetree Elementary School; commented regarding the Santa Clarita Century Ride benefiting the
Child and Family Center; and thanked Dr. Gene Dorio for inviting him to a Doctors' meeting
where recognition was given to two Doctors who have spent their entire career at Henry Mayo
Newhall Memorial Hospital.
Councilmember Boydston commented regarding the Villa Metro sound issue and inquired as to
whether the City is monitoring the sound; thanked all who participated in River Rally; and
invited participants to register their classic car for the Classic Car Show at Route 66 on October
10 to benefit SCV Safe Rides.
Mayor McLean commented on the River Rally event and thanked all who participated;
commented regarding the Trail Ambassador program and the Make a Little Noise Campaign and
stated that additional information can be found at www.hikesantaclarita.com; commented on
presenting a cerci lcate to Ben Griffiths, the owner, ofBrent's Carpet One, for sponsoring the
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which raises funds to build homes for
catastrophically injured first responders and veterans; commented regarding speaking to the
Drug Free Youth In Town (DFYIT) Group and commended them for their commitment; and
commented on attending the Sheriffs Community Academy Graduation and encouraged
residents to participate in the Academy.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Dante Acosta, Councilmember
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
ITEM I
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and Successor Agency approve the minutes of the
September 8, 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 September 8, 2015, Joint Regular Meeting.
ITEM 3
READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
Government Code Section 36934 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.
ITEM 4
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE AN
EXPEDITED, STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL
ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
Second reading and adoption of an ordinance in accordance to Assembly Bill 2188, the
Expedited Solar Permitting Act, to provide an expedited, streamlined permitting process for
small residential rooftop solar energy systems.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1—
City Council adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 25.02 OF TITLE 25,
TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING SMALL RESIDENTIAL
ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS."
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ITEM 5
FISCAL YEAR 2015 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
(JAG) PROGRAM
The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a grant for $21,681 by the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Fiscal Year 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. JAG allows state and local governments to support a
broad range of activities to prevent and control crime, based on local needs and conditions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Accept Fiscal Year 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds
from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
2. Increase estimated revenues in account 206-4461.016 (Justice Assistance Grant 2015) by
$21,681.
Increase estimated expenditures in account 16117-5111.001 (Special Supplies) by
$18,147.08, and in account 16117-5161.001 (Contractual Services) by $3,533.92.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents,
and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 6
MAIN STREET HOLIDAY DECORATION PROGRAM
As part of the Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget, the City Council has appropriated $80,000 toward the
Main Street Holiday Decoration Program in an effort to increase the amount of lights and
decorations along Main Street and to build upon the success this event has realized in the first
two years.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council authorize City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract to reflect the
increased scope, subject to final language approval by the City Attorney.
ITEM 7
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 254
This bill would revise the process for the state to relinquish portions of state highways to local
agencies by allowing the California Transportation Commission to relinquish portions of state
highways to local agencies without _requiring an act of the Legislature to initiate the process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Subcommittee's recommendation to oppose
Senate Bill 254 (Allen) and transmit position statements to Senator Allen, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the League of
California Cities.
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Mayor McLean commented on the current process where the State must consult with the local
agency before transferring roads to ensure that the local agency will accept the roadway. SB 254
removes this process and would require the local agency to accept the road regardless of
condition and shift the cost burden for repairs to the local agency. The Council concurred with
Mayor McLean's request to make additional information concerning this bill available to the
community.
LEGISLATION:ITEM 8
STATE BILL : I ,,
The goal of AB 806 is to require state and local agencies to encourage the installation of
broadband by eliminating barriers that are viewed by some broadband proponents as restricting
broadband deployment, specifically by exempting strand -mounted antennas installed on
previously permitted communications infrastructure from local permit requirements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Subcommittee's recommendation of an "oppose"
position for Assembly Bill 806 (Dodd) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member
Dodd, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor
Brown, and the League of California Cities.
Mayor McLean commented regarding the proposed letter of opposition and the state attempting
to remove local governments ability to regulate locally placed strand -mounted antennas.
Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Manager, addressed the various avenues the City
can use to address opposition to the legislation. The Council concurred with Mayor McLean's
request to make additional information concerning this bill available to the community.
ItRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA
PROCEEDINGS, APPROVING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND TAKING OTHER
ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH TRACT 60258 (FIVE KNOLLS)
Pursuant to conditions of approval adopted during the entitlement of the Five Knolls
development project, the property owner shall establish a Drainage Benefit Assessment Area to
ensure the continued maintenance of any drainage improvements that are not eligible for transfer
to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for maintenance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings to form Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No.
2015-1 1Ve Knolls to benefit parcels -in 11Q.c1 VVG50 aitU LV approve�ttc L
I"Engineer's Report.
2. Set a public hearing for November 10, 2015, as a time and place to hear comments on this
proposed action, and close the time period to receive ballots.
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ITEM 10
VALENCIA WATER COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR NEW WATER FRANCHISE AND
CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO GRANT
A FRANCHISE AT A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 13, 2015
In order to grant Valencia Water Company a new water franchise, the City Council must adopt a
Resolution of Intention to set forth a future public hearing for the potential grant of the franchise,
which is proposed for October 13, 2015. The current water franchise is scheduled to expire
December 17, 2015.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council accept Valencia Water Company's request for a franchise, and adopt a Resolution
of Intention to set a Public Hearing for October 13, 2015, on the potential grant of a water
franchise to the Valencia Water Company.
Addressing the Council was Cam Nolterneyer and Lynne Plambeck speaking in opposition to the
recommended action.
City Attorney Joseph Monies commented on the City's limits regarding oversight of the franchise
and the obligation to set the public hearing.
ITEM 11
AWARD CONTRACT FOR BANKING SERVICES
Award contract to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Union Bank, N.A., for Commercial
Banking Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award contract for Commercial Banking Services to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
(MUFG) Union Bank, N.A., in an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually for a term of five
(5) years, and authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award in the event other
issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the above contract and associated
documents, and execute up to two (2) one-year renewal options not to exceed the above
annual limits, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by City Council during subsequent
fiscal years, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
CHECK REGISTER NO. 18 FOR THE PERIOD 08/07/15 THROUGH 08/20/15 AND
08/27/15 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR -1-11E I`EJRL%1FOD 08/114/15 THROUGH
08/27/15
Check Register No. 18 for the Period 08/07/15 through 08/20/15 and 08/27/15 .
Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 08/14/15 through 08/27/15.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 18.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 13
2014-2015 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT AS
REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
In 2014-2015, the City received $1,138,090 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD requires that a
report entitled the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) be submitted
within 90 days of the close of the program year.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the submission of the 2014-2015
Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Kevin Tonoian reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
Housing and Program Administrator Erin Lay presented the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor McLean closed the public hearing.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Dante Acosta, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES:
Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
ITEM 14
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9.50 (TOBACCO CONTROL) OF THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
The Santa Clarita Municipal Code is proposed to be updated to address the use of electronic
smoking devices in the workplace, at City facilities, in public places, and at City parks and open
spaces.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City ( ,,,,, ;1 intron,— an pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, PROTECTING
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9.50
(TOBACCO CONTROL) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE."
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Associate Planner Jessica Frank presented the staff report.
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station Captain Roosevelt Johnson addressed the Council regarding
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the trend of using electronic smoking devices (ESDs) for smoking concentrated cannabis, also
known as honey oil or THC.
Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Petzold; Cam Noltemeyer; and Brian Viggianelli,
representing the Vapor Department.
Eight written comments were received in support of the recommended action.
Mayor Pro Tern Kellar expressed his interest in revisiting this issue within the year for further
review due to the amount of information coming forward.
Councilmember Boydston indicated that his yes vote would be for regulating indoor vaping and
would like to exempt open space from regulations. There was no Council concurrence for this
exemption.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
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