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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-26 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 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, January 26, 2016 6:00 PM City Council Chambers INVOCATION Mayor Kellar delivered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor/President/Chair Kellar called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council/Board of Library Trustees and City Council Acting as the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Former Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Vietnam Veteran Dick Jeffery 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 McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling items 3 and 5 for a separate vote, item 4 for Council questions, and items 5, 6, and 7 for public comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor Kellar and Council recognized the Valencia High School Marching Band for winning the Division 3A State Championship and presented them with certificates; and Sheriff Deputy Curtis Foster for being named Deputy of the Year. PRESENTATIONS Holly Schroeder, President & CEO of the Economia Development Corporation, presented City Council with the 2015 Annual Economic Development Corporation Update. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace concerning mobilehome park matters; Sandra Cattell, representing the Sierra Club, regarding the Aliso Canyon gas leak; Bill Reynolds, representing the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial Committee, regarding opportunities to honor Commissioner Duane Harte at the Veterans Memorial Plaza; Steve Lee regarding the recall of a member of the Castaic Town Council; Cam Noltemeyer concerning matters related to the Southern California Gas Company; Susan Evans regarding the Southern California Gas Company Facility in northern Santa Clarita; Christian Gadbois regarding a BMX facility in Santa Clarita; and Lynne Plambeck on matters relating to Castaic Lake Water Agency's (CLWA) potential acquisition of Newhall County Water District. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented on the City's previous meeting with representatives of Southern California Gas Company concerning their facility adjacent to the Honor Ranch; deferred to the City Council regarding direction on how to honor Duane Harte; clarified the Castaic Town Council is an advisory board to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; and made comment regarding the upcoming budget process. Mayor Kellar inquired of the Council if there was interest in agendizing a matter to honor Duane Harte; Councilmember McLean inquired on the status of staff bringing an item to Council concerning options to recognize all deserving residents; City Manager Ken Striplin indicated an item is scheduled for the second meeting of February and staff would consolidate these matters. Councilmember Weste, Councilmember McLean and Mayor Pro Tem Acosta made comments regarding the Aliso Canyon matter; Councilmember Weste inquired if there was Council support for making information available to residents in the form of a link on the City's website to information concerning Aliso Canyon, and Council concurred with this request. Mayor Kellar requested the Council consider agendizing the matter of consolidating CLWA and Newhall County Water District. Councilmember Boydston inquired if the City has ever evaluated the benefits of being a water purveyor. Mayor Kellar and Councilmember Weste indicated a study session would be a more appropriate venue to discuss this matter; and City Manager Striplin commented that staff would require time to research this matter prior to agendizing for discussion. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Boydston conveyed community concerns on the timeliness to get trash cans delivered to newly occupied residences and requested the Council Waste Diversion Committee to meet with the City's Waste Hauler to discuss this matter, Councilmember Weste concurred with this request; commented on a proposed Assembly Bill introduced by Assemblymember Lackey concerning assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and the opportunity to bring this matter before the Legislative Committee. The Council concurred with this request. Mayor Pro Tem Acosta discussed his recent tour of the Remo Drums facility in Santa Clarita and the work they do to support individuals with developmental disabilities in the community. Page 2 Councilmember McLean reported on her recent trip to Sacramento to meet with the League of California Cities Administrative Services Policy Committee; reported on attending a recent North County Transportation Coalition meeting where Metrolink representatives discussed the potential Measure R2 that may go on the ballot in November; commented on a report that states the Antelope Valley line generates a large portion of the regional Metrolink funding, however, no federal funding is returned for improved infrastructure; requested the opportunity to convene the Santa Clarita Valley Transportation Coalition to discuss these funding issues and raise public awareness; and reminded residents that tickets for the Annual Cowboy Festival, April 20 through April 24, in Old Town Newhall and Hart Park are available now at www.cowboyfestival.org. Councilmember Weste expressed her appreciation to the Arts Commission, consultants, and the community for their work to prepare the draft Arts Master Plan which was presented at the January 19, 2016, Study Session; made reference to the City's Drug Free Youth In Town Program to raise awareness of the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on youths; and requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Dr. Paul Allen Levine. Mayor Kellar congratulated the new Chairman of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, Curtis Woods; and announced free pre -filled sand bags will be available to the community on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Council approved the Consent Calendar with the exception of items three and five which were pulled for a separate vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember SECONDER: Dante Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and Board of Library Trustees approve the minutes of January 12, 2016, Joint Regular Meeting. Page 3 ITEM 2 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 that appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. Item 3 was moved to Items Pulled for a Separate Vote. ITEM 4 NAMING OF CROSS VALLEY CONNECTOR IN HONOR OF SANTA CLARITA VETERANS At the January 12, 2016, City Council Meeting, the City Council directed staff to place an item on the agenda for a future meeting to discuss the designation of the Cross Valley Connector as the Santa Clarita Veterans Memorial Parkway in honor of the more than 10,000 service men and women that reside in Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution to designate the portion of Newhall Ranch Road and Golden Valley Road, otherwise known as the Cross Valley Connector, within the City limits as the Santa Clarita Veterans Memorial Parkway and approach the City's state legislative delegation to introduce a measure to extend the designation to portions within California Department of Transportation right of way at Interstate 5 and State Route 14. Councilmember McLean requested removal of the word "Memorial" from the proposed designation of Golden Valley Road. The Council concurred with this request. Item 5 was moved to Items Pulled for a Separate Vote. ITEM 6 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AUTHORIZING REPAYMENT OF LOANS MADE FROM THE CITY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY First amendment to the loan agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita Page 4 RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. City Council adopt a resolution approving a "First Amendment to an Agreement Regarding Reinstatement of City Loans Made to the Former Redevelopment Agency," and direct the City Manager to execute the agreement subject to City Attorney approval. 2. Successor Agency Board adopt a resolution approving a "First Amendment to an Agreement Regarding Reinstatement of City Loans Made to the Former Redevelopment Agency," and direct staff to bring this action to the Oversight Board for their approval, and upon concurrence from the Oversight Board and the Department of Finance, direct the Executive Director to execute the agreement, subject to Agency Counsel approval. Addressing the City Council was Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee, and Cam Noltemeyer. City Manager Ken Striplin made comment regarding the amendment to the Loan Agreement, clarified the interest rate and re -payment timelines are established by the State, and clarified the City is guaranteed to be paid back from the Former Redevelopment Agency. ITEM 7 FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND OTHER RELATED REPORTS - The City's independent audit firm, RSM US LLP, has completed the City's annual audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Based on the audit performed, RSM US LLP issued an unmodified "clean" audit opinion letter which reflects the best level an organization can receive on its financial statements. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and other related reports for fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Addressing the City Council was Alan Ferdman. City Manager Ken Striplin made comment regarding the audit process. ITEM 8 HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL PARTICIPATION IN THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM This item is to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Clarita and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital related to the hospital's participation in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This program permits hospitals that provide health care service to low-income individuals who are not otherwise entitled to benefits through Federal or State programs to receive discounted pricing on outpatient drugs from manufacturers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Santa Clarita and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Page 5 related to the participation of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. ITEM 9 CHECK REGISTER NO. 26 FOR THE PERIOD 11/27/15 THROUGH 12/10/15 AND 12/17/15 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 12/04/15 THROUGH 12/17/15 CHECK REGISTER NO. 1 FOR THE PERIOD 12/11/15 THROUGH 12/24/15 AND 12/31/15 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 12/18/15 THROUGH 12/31/15 Check Register No. 26 for the Period 11/27/15 through 12/10/15 and 12/17/15. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/04/15 through 12/17/15. Check Register No. 1 for the Period 12/11/15 through 12/24/15 and 12/31/15. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/18/15 through 12/31/15. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 26 and No. 1. ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE ITEM 3 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CITY COUNCILMEMBER SALARY Members of the Santa Clarita City Council are compensated monthly by the City, under specific provisions of state law, for the substantial amount of time and effort they contribute leading our local government. Government Code Section 36516(c) sets forth basic provisions which allow regular adjustments to the City Council salary. Government Code Section 36516.5 requires City Council salary adjustments be adopted by the present City Council to be effective for future City Councils. 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, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL SALARY." Councilmember Boydston made comment regarding his position on this matter. RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 2] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember AYES: Acosta, Weste, McLean NAYS: Boydston, Kellar Page 6 ITEM 5 2016 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ARTS GRANTS For approximately 26 years, the City of Santa Clarita has provided funds for community organizations through the Community Services and Arts Grants program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the 2016 Community Services and Arts Grants Committee's program funding recommendations, in an amount not to exceed $89,405 for Community Services Grants and $66,350 for Arts Grants, for a total of $155,755. 2. Transfer $5,755 from the Contingency account 19300-5401.001 to the grants expenditure account 15000-5171.001. 3. In a separate vote, per the City Council's adopted policy/process, approve the Canyon Theatre Guild's Arts Grant, in an amount not to exceed $7,500. 4. Direct staff to execute Grant Program Agreements with agencies approved for funding. 5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign all documents pursuant to City Attorney approval. Ingrid Hardy, Human Services Manager, provided the Council with an overview of all the non- profits under consideration for Community Services and Arts Grants. Councilmember McLean expressed her belief that every agency which applied was worthy and encouraged agencies to seek assistance from City staff when completing their application. Addressing the Council was John Alexopoulos, representing the Canyon Theater Guild; and Deborah Rocha representing SRD Straightening Reins. Motion was made to approve all recommended Arts Grants with the exception of the Canyon Theater Guild, which was pulled for a separate vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean Motion was made to approve the recommended Arts Grant for the Canyon Theater Guild. Councilmember Boydston recused himself from voting on this item due to his employment at the Canyon Theater Guild. Page 7 RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember SECONDER: Dante Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Acosta, Kellar, Weste, McLean RECUSED: Boydston Motion was made to approve all recommended Community Service Grants with the exception of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, which was pulled for a separate vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Dante Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean Motion was made to approve the recommended Community Service Grant for the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society. Councilmember Weste recused herself from voting on this item due to her board membership with the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society. RESULT: APPROVED 14 TO 0] MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember SECONDER: Dante Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, McLean RECUSED: Weste NEW BUSINESS ITEM 10 CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE RELATED TO SENIOR MOBILEHOME PARKS, AND ADOPT CHANGES TO CHAPTER 6.02 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ALTERNATE PANEL MEMBERS At their January 12, 2016, meeting, the City Council requested a moratorium on senior park conversions be agendized for their January 26, 2016, meeting. Additionally, City Council requested staff prepare amendments to Chapter 6.02 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code to have alternates to the Manufactured Home Rental Adjustment Panel (Panel). Page 8 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Adopt an Ordinance entitled "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONVERSION/CHANGE OF ANY MOBILEHOME PARK CURRENTLY EXISTING IN THE CITY FROM A PARK OCCUPIED PRIMARILY OR EXCLUSIVELY BY RESIDENTS OVER THE AGE OF 55 YEARS (SENIOR RESIDENTS) TO A MOBILEHOME PARK ALLOWING RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES." 2. Introduce and pass to second reading an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6.02.040 OF CHAPTER 6.02 TO TITLE 6 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE ELECTION OF ALTERNATES TO THE MANUFACTURED HOME RENTAL ADJUSTMENT PANEL." City Attorney Joseph Montes made staff presentation to the City Council regarding the Mobilehome Moratorium Urgency Ordinance, advising a four-fifths vote of the Council is necessary to approve this matter. Addressing the City Council was Ruth Abejon; David Boisselle; Jarryd Gonzales, representing Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association (WMA); Alan Ferdman; Carol Fish; Gladys Trejo; Guillermina Cruz; and Douglas Fraser. One comment card was received in support of the recommendation. Councilmember Weste indicated her support to move forward with consideration of the ordinances. City Attorney Joseph Montes clarified how state law governs the urgency ordinance process and clarified that state law prevented the City from modifying the panel with an alternative member, since this is a new position, and that the proposed ordinance creates a legal right for the City to proceed. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean Council recessed the meeting at 8:38 p.m. and reconvened at 8:44 p.m. Page 9 ITEM 11 COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS On an annual basis, the Mayor and City Council undertake a discussion in open session for the purpose of updating the Council Committee Appointments List. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council review, discuss, make changes to, and approve the City Council Committee Appointments list for 2016; direct the City Clerk to update the City's Form 806 based on the appointments made; delegate the City Manager as signatory on said form; and direct the City Clerk to place updated Form 806 on the City's website. Addressing the City Council was Alan Ferdman, Cam Noltemeyer, Stacy Fortner, Steve Petzold, and Douglas Fraser. Fifteen written comment cards were received supporting Councilmember Boydston for the Sanitation District Board. Councilmember Weste made comments regarding the Sanitation District Board and its mission to protect public health; City Manager Ken Striplin made comment clarifying Assembly Member Wilk's legislation and the parameters for when a Sanitation District meeting is required to be held in the City of Santa Clarita; Mayor Kellar also made comment as to the logistical challenges of the Sanitation District staff traveling to all communities throughout Los Angeles County if board meetings were to be held in each individual city. As a result of the Council's deliberations, the following changes were made to the list of appointments set forth in the agenda materials: Committee 2015 2016 San Fernando Valley COG Boydston (Alternate) Acosta (Alternate) Sanitation Districts McLean/Weste (Kellar Alt) Kellar/Weste (Boydston Alt) Budget Committee McLean/Kellar Kellar/Acosta Public Safety Committee Acosta/Boydston (Kellar Alt) Kellar/Boydston (Acosta Alt) Community Service Grants McLean/Kellar Kellar/Acosta Downtown Newhall Specific Plan McLean/Weste (Kellar Alt) Kellar/Weste (McLean Alt) Motion by Weste, second by Acosta, to approve the committee appointments as discussed and amended. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember SECONDER: Dante Acosta, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Acosta, Boydston, Kellar, Weste, McLean Page 10 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II Addressing the City Council was Alan Ferdman concerning the incorporation of technology to facilitate public meetings, and Stacy Fortner concerning the potential acquisition of Newhall County Water by CLWA. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kellar adjourned the meeting in memory of Dr. Paul Allan Levine at 9:16 p.m. Page 11 YOR