HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-11 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (2)Tuesday, October 11, 2016
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Board of Library Trustees
Joint Regular Meeting
Minutes
INVOCATION
Mayor Kellar delivered the invocation.
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/President Kellar called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council and Board of
Library Trustees at 6:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee Member, John Musella, 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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weste, second by Boydston, to approve the agenda, pulling item 4 for Council
questions and public comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Kellar and Council proclaimed October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month and
presented Linda Davies, Executive .Director of the Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita
Valley and other representatives with a proclamation.
Mayor Pro Tem Acosta and Council proclaimed September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic
Heritage Month and presented Paul de la Cerda with a proclamation.
PRESENTATION
Traffic Circulation and Analysis Methodology Presentation — Senior Traffic Engineer Ian Pari
presented information on traffic circulation and analysis methodology.
Councilmember Boydston inquired and Mr. Pari responded regarding the Level of Service (LOS)
levels, synchronizing lights, traffic conditions and new development, the City's traffic system
and how the various sensors work; inquired about new technology and future opportunities to
work with traffic system apps, such as WAZE; and City Traffic Engineer Andrew Yi discussed
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Councilmember Weste commented regarding jobs loss due to driverless cars.
Councilmember McLean thanked staff for the report.
Mayor Pro Tem Acosta commented on attending a national conference in May where traffic
congestion and autonomous cars were discussed; the need for connecting Via Princessa and
additional east -west roads through the City; and the need to look for funding sources to build
roads with responsible development.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Brian Baker, regarding the Valencia Water Company rate increase;
Alan Ferdman regarding appreciation of completion of the Golden Valley bridge widening
project and the Whittaker-Bermite clean-up schedule; Douglas Fraser representing Mobile Home
Park residents, regarding various topics on Manufactured Home Rental Adjustment Panel, and
requested a bus exempt lane; and Nina Moskol representing Los Angeles County Bicycle
Coalition Santa Clarita Chapter, regarding support of Measure M.
STAFF COMMENTS
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number of legal cases seeking clarity on this issue; commented on the shared frustrations with
the Whittaker-Bermite clean up schedule, where the Department of Toxic Substances is the lead
agency; and commented regarding the timing of bringing the manufactured home ordinance back
before the Council.
Councilmember Boydston commented regarding Mr. Baker's statements, and that the City does
not have jurisdiction over the water company; and mentioned the proposed tax increases on the
November ballot.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Boydston congratulated Councilmember McLean who was honored by the Boy
Scouts at their Leaders of Character Dinner.
Mayor Pro Tem Acosta attended the Boy Scout Leaders of Character Awards; attended the
Circle of Hope fundraiser on October 8 to support cancer patients; and attended the Habitat for
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Humanity Veterans Project Phase III fundraiser at Universal City on October 7, which raised
over $10000.
Councilmember McLean attended the League of California Cities conference in Long Beach on
October 5 and 6 as a voting delegate, attended workshops, and also received the Helen Putnam
Award for the City's Special Needs Registry program and the Beacon Award for sustainability
best practices; discussed and presented the State's voting guide and encouraged everyone to read
the legislative analyst report; and remembered the contributions of two residents: Loretta Rollins
and Virginia Byram.
Councilmember Weste requested adjournment in memory of Loretta Rollins and Virginia Byram
at the October 25 Council meeting; mentioned the successful adoption of many shelter animals at
the Bow Wow and Meows event on October 8; attended the Circle of Hope event to support
cancer patients; congratulated Councilmember McLean on the Leaders of Character Award at the
Boy Scouts event; attended a meeting with the new Director of the Bureau of Land Management,
Jerome Perez, along with the Mayor, to acquaint him with Santa Clarita; thanked the City
Manager for his work with Los Angeles County and Congressman Steve Knight on dealing with
effects of the Sand Fire; announced the new Arts website, SantaClaritaArts.com, as an added
resource for the community.
Mayor Kellar appreciated Councilmember McLean's comments on the Voter's Guide; and
reminded all that the Santa Clarita Valley Hero Banner program, available on the City's website,
is open for additional participants who are presently serving in the Military.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Dante Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Weste, McLean, Kellar
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the September 27, 2016,
Special Meeting.
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for
approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council / Board of Library Trustees approve the minutes of
the September 27, Joint Regular Meeting.
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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
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce approached the City with an interest in
relocating to City Hall on a temporary basis, while they search for a more suitable, permanent
location.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the Lease Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley
Chamber of Commerce, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval.
2. Increase estimated revenues in Account 100-4311.007 (Rental Income) by $2,396.03 for
Fiscal Year 2016-17, and by $1,711.45 for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
Addressing the Council on this item was Brett Haddock, Alan Ferdman, Cam Noltemeyer, and
Steve Petzold.
Councilmember Boydston inquired and City Attorney Joseph Montes confirmed his ability to
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Planning and Economic Development Manager Jason Crawford made a brief presentation on the
item; answered questions of Councilmember Boydston regarding benefits and services of the
Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) Chamber of Commerce, subsidies offered, and the City's
commitments to the Chamber of Commerce; John Musella, SCV Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee Member, answered questions regarding solvency, membership, and
political endorsements.
Mayor Kellar commented regarding the many benefits of the SCV Chamber of Commerce
supporting local, small businesses.
Councilmembers McLean and Weste commented on the effectiveness of the Chamber of
Commerce and that it was an advocacy of the community before the City was formed.
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ITEM 5
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR WEST CREEK PARK LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS
INTO THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 BUDGET
This action establishes an operational budget for the maintenance of West Creek Park in
anticipation of the West Creek community's annexation into the City of Santa Clarita on
November 15, 2016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Forecast increased revenues in the amount of $250,000 to Account 357-4022.068 in Fiscal
Year 2016-17 as a result of the pending annexation of West Creek from Los Angeles
County to the City.
2. Authorize appropriation in the amount of $175,500 for operations and maintenance of West
Creek Park through June 30, 2017, into the accounts listed in Attachment A.
ITEM 6
APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE OF 52 +/- ACRES FROM LOS ANGELES
COUNTY TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 2848-009-
041 AND 2848-036-008..
Approval of acquisition of 52 +/- acres from the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax
Collector.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of 52 +/- acres of real property from the Los Angeles County
Treasurer and Tax Collector, Assessor Parcel Nos. 2848-009-041 and 2848-036-008, in
an amount not to exceed $17,000, which includes the property purchase price not to
exceed $15,000, and $2,000 for annual property tax payments.
2. Appropriate $15,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to
Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.004 for the purchase
of the property.
3. Appropriate $2,000 as an on-going annual expenditure from Open Space Preservation
District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure
Account 12592-5185.003 for the payment of annual property taxes.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the
annual budget for such fiscal year.
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ITEM 7
CHECK REGISTER NO. 19 FOR THE PERIOD 8/19/16 THROUGH 9/01/16 AND 9/08/16.
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 8/22/16 THROUGH 9/02/16.
Check Register No. 19 for the Period 8/19/16 through 9/01/16 and 9/08/16.
Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 8/08/16 through 8/19/16.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 19.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 8
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS, AMENDING TITLES 18, 19, 20, 21,
22, 24, AND 25 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
This ordinance adopts the 2016 California Building Standards Code with an effective date of
January 1, 2017, as required by State law and also adopts local amendments to the State codes,
establishing higher standards for structural and fire protection in new buildings based on local
climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions, as well as administrative provisions for
enforcement of the codes at the local level.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
AND REPLACING TITLES 18 THROUGH 22, AND TITLES 24 AND 25 OF THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2016
CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE, BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL,
MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ENERGY, EXISTING BUILDING, HISTORICAL BUILDING,
FIRE, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS, AND REFERENCED STANDARDS CODES
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for October 25, 2016.
City Building Official John Caprarelli presented information to Council on this item.
Councilmember McLean commented on rules that are mandated by the State; and mentioned that
the City has put together a booklet: Guide to Opening a Small Business in the City of Santa
Clarita to guide with the permitting process.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Dante Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem
.AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Weste, McLean, Kellar
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council was Chris Gadbois regarding a potential BMX Track; Santa Clarita
riders placing at the top in the BMX Grand Nationals in Canada; traffic enforcement; and
Measure A.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin mentioned that the City continues to work with Mr. Gadbois on
potential options for a BMX track.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting in memory of Loretta Rollins and Virginia Byram at
8:08 P.M.
FUTURE MEETINGS
Mayor Kellar announced that the next regular meeting of the City Council will be October 25,
2016, at 6:00 p.m.
AYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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