HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-24 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Regular Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
~Minutes --
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilmember McLean delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:07 p.m.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk Administrator Mary Cusick administered the oath of office to William Miranda.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Miranda 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 Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling item 6 for Council
questions, and items 7 and 17 for public comment.
Councilmember McLean requested a minor edit to the January 10, 2017, regular meeting
minutes.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Neste, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Smyth and Council recognized Detective Jeffrey Burrow for his instrumental work in
keeping Santa Clarita graffiti free.
Mayor Smyth and Council accepted the award of designation of "Runner Friendly Community
by the Road Runners Club of America" from Road Runners Club of America representative
Jackie Britton, and viewed the video submission for the award.
Mayor Smyth and Council recognized staff and community partners for their efforts in the City
being awarded the most business -friendly City in Los Angeles County by the Los Angeles
Economic Development Corporation.
Council commented regarding the impact of the most business -friendly City award and all of the
work by staff to accomplish this, and this is a team effort with the community partners.
PRESENTATIONS
President and CEO of Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation Holly Schroeder
presented Council with an annual report for 2016.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace regarding the recent appointment process, the
Chiquita landfill, and the entertainment industry; Robyn Fennessy regarding a Code Enforcement
case; Cam Noltemeyer regarding the Chiquita Landfill; Ken Dean regarding a traffic
transportation advisory committee proposal; Sheryl Lima regarding an anti -hate proclamation;
David Nemeschausky regarding an evening train from Newhall to Los Angeles; and Steve
Petzold regarding Councilmember Miranda.
One comment card was received regarding an anti -hate proclamation.
Councilmember Kellar requested Council support to agendize a proclamation or resolution
regarding anti -hate crimes, and Council concurred to agendize the matter at the next Council
meeting.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding traffic issues and that the City has spent
approximately 15 to 20 million dollars on new technology, and staff is responsive to these issues.
Councilmember McLean commented regarding her efforts in working with Metro for evening
trains and requested community support in attending Metro meetings.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Smyth announced the City's efforts to count the homeless tonight as part of the Los
Angeles County annual count which determines the amount of funds received to combat
homelessness and thanked the volunteers for their service; commended Sheriff and City staff
who worked during the significant storm event last weekend and requested that City Manager
Ken Striplin discuss the events that unfolded. City Manager Ken Striplin gave a brief overview
of the events and effects of the recent storm.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste announced a job fair at America's Job Center at College of the Canyons
this Friday, January 27, 2017, and announced interested residents can find additional details at
works antacIarita.com; and commented regarding the recent wet weather and asked residents to
be mindful of tree and electrical wire damage and fast moving creek and river water.
Councilmember Kellar acknowledged Public Works for all of their efforts during the significant
rain event.
Councilmember McLean commented regarding Los Angeles Water Resilience Plan, which is a
pre -cursor to the reintroduction of Clean Water, Clean Beaches bill, where City residents would
be double -taxed for Stormwater; commented regarding a recent public meeting between Castaic
Lake Water Agency and Newhall County Water District, and that Newhall County Water District
customers should be aware of a potential merge; and announced the Santa Clarita Public Library
Story Time, where families can hear a wide variety of age-appropriate and bilingual stories by
dialing the main phone of (661) 259-0750, extension 4; and requested that the information be
made available through a link on the City's website.
Councilmember Miranda announced that the spring 2017 Seasons magazine will be arriving in
residents' mailboxes soon.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 10, 2017, Special
Meeting
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 10, 2017,
Regular Meeting
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ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 17, 2017, Special
Meeting
ITEM 4
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 5
INCREASE THE AMERICA'S JOB CENTER OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET TO INCLUDE
ADDITIONAL TRAINING FUNDS
The City was notified that additional training funds are available for the Santa Clarita America's
Job Center of California to provide occupational and technical skills training to individuals
receiving center services. Training funds support various types of training programs, including
established, customized, and on-the-job training. It is necessary to amend the budget to accept
and appropriate the additional funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Increase expenditure account 15303-5161.002 by $89,888 from the current budget of
$160,516 to the proposed budget of $250,404 for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
2. Increase estimated revenue in account 259-4441.002 by $89,888 from the current budget of
$484,806 to a total of $574,694 for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
ITEM 6
ARTS VENUE ON MAIN STREET LEASE AGREEMENT
Approval of a three-year Lease Agreement with MAGA L.P. for the rental of the property
located at 24266 Main Street for use of an arts venue, from February 1, 2017, to December 31,
2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve a three-year Lease Agreement with MAGA L.P. for the rental of the property
located at 24266 Main Street from February 1, 2017, to December 31, 2019, in an amount not
to exceed $166,016.
2. Transfer $23,000 to the Arts Venue expenditure account 15417-5121.001 for the lease and
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$7,000 to 15417-5131.001 for utilities, from Contingency Account 19300-5401.001, and
increase revenue account 100-4561.007 by $12,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Patti Rasmussen.
Mayor Pro Tem weste commented regarding that the Repertory East Theater building lease is an
interim step, raised concerns regarding the size of the venue and requested City Manager Ken-
Striplin comment on staff s intentions for its use. Mr. Striplin clarified that the item
recommendation is to create an Arts Center in downtown Newhall, and that it is an opportunity
to achieve an initiative in the Arts Master Plan, and that the Newhall auditorium is a separate
item in the Arts Master Plan and the City will address this item in the future.
Councilmember McLean reiterated that this item is not a partnership with Repertory East, and is
an interim Arts Center.
Mayor Smyth commented regarding support for this item and wants to see more research on
cities managing theaters and their experiences.
ITEM 7
2017 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ARTS GRANTS
For approximately 27 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 2017 Community Services and Arts Grants Committee's program funding
recommendations, in an amount not to exceed $89,993 for Community Services Grants and
$90,000 for Arts Grants, for a total of $179,993.
2. Direct staff to execute Grant Program Agreements with the agencies approved for funding..
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign all documents pursuant to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was TimBen Boydston, representing the Canyon Theatre
Guild.
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ITEM 8
CANYON COUNTRY COMMUNITY CENTER, PROJECT F3020 -AWARD RELOCATION
SERVICES CONTRACT
This item will award a contract for relocation services for the businesses located on the parcels
that are acquired for the proposed Canyon Country Community Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the relocation services contract to Property Specialists, Inc. (CPSI) for the Canyon
Country Community Center, Project F3020, in the amount of $122,455 and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $12,250 for a total contract amount not to exceed $134,705.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 9
SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX THE CENTRE ROOF REPLACEMENT - AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will replace the deteriorating roofing on the Santa Clarita Sports Complex's The
Centre building.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex, The Centre
Building Roof Replacement, Project F3022.
2. Award the construction contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc., in the amount of
$170,535, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $25,580, for a total contract amount
not to exceed $196,115.
3. Establish spending authority in the amount $120,146, to purchase roofing material, including
tax and a 20 -year maintenance warranty from Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., from
expenditure account F3022305-5161.001,
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 10
AMEND EXISTING CONTRACT WITH INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP
City Council amend the existing contract with Interwest Consulting Group for building plan
review, building inspection, and permit -related professional services.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Amend the existing contract with Interwest Consulting Group for building plan review,
building inspection, and other permit -related professional services to increase the maximum
contract amount with this vendor from the previously approved amount of $475,000 to an
amount not exceed $750,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 11
MCBEAN PARKWAY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, PROJECT S 1043 -
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will replace the existing timber pedestrian bridge across McBean Parkway between
Del Monte Drive and Arroyo Park Drive with a prefabricated steel truss bridge.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the McBean Parkway Pedestrian Bridge
Replacement, Project S 1043.
2. Award the construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $647,479 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $64,748 for a total contract amount not to exceed
$712,227.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 12
DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS,
APPROVING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH TRACT 69164 (VISTA CANYON)
Pursuant to conditions of approval for the Vista Canyon project, the property owner shall
establish a Drainage Benefit Assessment Area to ensure the continued maintenance of any
drainage improvements which are not eligible for transfer to the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings to form Drainage Benefit Assessment Area No.
2017-1 Vista Canyon to benefit parcels in Tract 69164 and to approve the Engineer's Report.
2. Set a public hearing for March 14, 2017, as a time and place to hear comments on this
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proposed action, and close the time period to receive ballots.
Adopted Resolution No. 17-04
ITEM 13
JOINT RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA TO TRANSFER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LMD)
ZONES T-68 (WEST CREEK), T-69 (WEST HILLS), AND T-77 (WEST CREEK PARK)
FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO THE CITY
Joint resolutions between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Santa Clarita to transfer
Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zones T-68 (WEST CREEK), T-69 (WEST HILLS),
and T-77 (WEST CREEK PARK) from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt resolutions transferring Landscape Maintenance District (LMD)
administration and maintenance responsibilities for LMD Zone T-68 (West Creek), T-69 (West
Hills) and Zone T-77 (West Creek Park) from the County of Los Angeles (County) to the City of
Santa Clarita (City).
Adopted Resolution Nos. 17-05, 17-06, and 17-07
ITEM 14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES
GRANT FOR THE SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC LIBRARY'S "ONE STORY ONE CITY"
PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS
Resolution authorizing the City to accept the California Humanities grant for Santa Clarita
Public Library's "One Story One City" program and appropriate grant funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a California Humanities All Quick Grant for
the Santa Clarita Public Library's "One Story One City" program, in the amount of $3,500.
2. Increase the Public Library revenue account 309-4621.001 by $3,500, and appropriate to
expenditure account 12050-5111.001.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant agreement signature page and
associated documents, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by City Council, subject to
City Attorney approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 17-08
ITEM 15
APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Consideration of appointment to the Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution appointing Councilmember William A. Miranda to the Santa
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Clarita Board of Library Trustees to complete the term, expiring June 30, 2019.
Adopted Resolution No. 17-09
ITEM 16
TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL BOARD
At the January 10, 2017, regular City Council meeting, the Council appointed Heidi Heinrich as
the City's representative on the Los Angeles County Vector Control Board. Consistent with past
appointments, staff is recommending a two-year term.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council determine the appointment of Heidi Heinrich to the Los Angeles County Vector
Control Board is a two-year term.
ITEM 17
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND OTHER
RELATED REPORTS
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND
OTHER RELATED REPORTS - The City's independent audit firm, Vavrinek, Trine, Day
Co., LLP, has completed the City's annual audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. Based on
the audit performed, Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP issued an unmodified "clean" audit
0 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, 2016.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Community.
Mayor Smyth commented regarding the audit and that corrective actions are made when
improvements are suggested. City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the City takes any
findings seriously.
ITEM 18
CHECK REGISTER NO. 26 FOR THE PERIOD 11/25/16 THROUGH 12/08/16 AND
12/15/16. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 11/28/16 THROUGH
12/09/16. CHECK REGISTER NO. 1 FOR THE PERIOD 12/09/16 THROUGH 12/22/16 AND
12/29/16. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 12/12/16 THROUGH
12/23/16.
Check Register No. 26 for the Period 11/25/16 through 12/08/16 and 12/15/16. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 11/28/16 through 12/09/16. Check Register No. 1 for the Period
12/09/16 through 12/22/16 and 12/29/16. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/12/16
through 12/23/16.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 26
and No. 1.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 19
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:
1. Review, discuss, make changes to, and approve the City Council Committee Appointments
list for 2017.
2. 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 Council on this item was Alan Ferdman.
Mayor Smyth proposed a new Committee list for Council consideration. As a result, the
following changes were made to the list of appointments set forth in the agenda materials:
Committee
League of CA Cities
San Fernando Valley COG
SCV School Trustees Assoc.
NCTC
Sanitation Districts
Budget Committee
Development Committee
Econ. Dev. Committee
Film/Tourism
Legislative Committee
Public Safety Committee
Waste Diversion/Recycling
CEMEX
Community Services Grant
High Speed Transportation
Library
Whittaker-Bermite
2016
Acosta (Alternate)
Acosta (Alternate)
McLean/Boydston (Acosta Alt.)
Boydston (Alternate)
Kellar/Weste (Boydston Alt.)
Kellar/Acosta (Boydston Alt.)
Boydston/Kellar
Acosta/Kellar
Acosta/Weste
Boydston/Kellar (Acosta Alt.)
Boydston/Kellar (Acosta Alt.)
Boydston/Weste (McLean Alt.)
Boydston (Alternate)
Acosta/Kellar
Boydston/McLean
Acosta (Alternate)
Acosta/Kellar
2017
Smyth (Alternate)
Smyth (Alternate)
McLean/Miranda (Smyth Alt.)
Kellar (Alternate)
Smyth/Weste (Kellar Alt.)
Smyth/Weste (Miranda Alt.)
Kellar/Miranda
Kellar/Miranda
Miranda/Weste
Smyth/Kellar (Weste Alt.)
Kellar/Miranda (Weste Alt.)
McLean/Weste (Miranda Alt.)
McLean (Alternate)
Smyth/Kellar
McLean/Miranda
Miranda (Alternate)
Kellar/Weste
Mayor Smyth also recommended a Homeless Issues Ad Hoc Committee (Smyth, McLean/Alt.
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Miranda/Staff Oviedo).
Councilmember McLean discussed the need to bring an item back to City Council to discuss the
Southern California Association of Governments appointment.
Mayor Smyth requested and City Manager Ken Striplin commented on the proposed
appointment of Mr. Sohikian, and Councilmembers McLean and Kellar commented that he is a
great resource for City in its transportation needs.
Motion by Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the committee appointments as discussed
and amended.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 20
EXTENSION OF PROPOSITION 64 MORATORIUM
Extension on an Urgency Ordinance pertaining to a moratorium on activities authorized under
Proposition 64 regarding non-medical marijuana.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt an Ordinance entitled "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM PERTAINING TO PRIVATE MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
AND NON-MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITIES."
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Administrator Mary Cusick reported that all notices required by law have been
provided.
City Attorney Joseph Montes presented information regarding the moratorium.
Council discussed the maximum time allotted for the moratorium, and the current prohibition on
delivery business located in the City. Mayor Smyth requested that Council consider the nuances
of this issue, the possibility of evolving positions of the moratorium as written, and the
possibilities for local medical marijuana delivery businesses or manufacturing of medicinal
cannabinoid oils for potential tax revenue; and requested a comprehensive report on what other
cities and states are doing regarding this issue.
Addressing the Council on this item was Joshua Eisenberg.
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Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on the dangers of driving while under the influence of
marijuana and the ability of law enforcement to test for influence; and commented regarding
impacts of unintended consequences.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 17-01
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda
ITEM 21
CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE TO EXTEND THE MORATORIUM
ON THE CONVERSION/CHANGE OF ANY SENIOR MOBILEHOME PARK TO A
MOBILEHOME PARK ALLOWING RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES, FOR AN ADDITIONAL
PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
On January 26, 2016, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance 16-01 which established a
45 -day moratorium on the conversion/change of any mobilehome park from a park primarily or
exclusively occupied by residents over the age of 55, to a park allowing residents of all ages. On
March 8, 2016, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance 16-03, which extended the
moratorium for an additional 10 months and 15 days. This item concerns the extension of that
moratorium for an additional 12 months.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing.
2. Adopt, by a 4/5 vote, an Ordinance entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING 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,
FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS."
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Administrator Mary Cusick reported that all notices required by law have been
provided.
City Attorney Joseph Montes provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council on this item was Carol Fish, Sandra Lindner speaking on behalf of
Jennifer Roa, Bruce Velie, and Ruth Abejohn.
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Two written comment cards were received in support of the recommendation.
City Attorney Joseph Montes addressed Ms. Fish's comments regarding capital improvements,
where the state has oversight over mobilehome parks and commented on a mobilehome
assistance center the state has recently set up, providing the ombudsman's phone number, (800)
952-52751 and email address, massistanceghcd.ca.gov; and addressed concerns regarding self -
reporting of residents' age, and clarified that 80 percent of residents of a mobilehome park need
to be 55 -years or older for it to qualify as senior housing.
City Attorney Joseph Montes responded to Councilmember McLean's question regarding the
possibility of Council advocating for residents with the state. Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented
regarding landlords maintaining the parks and was concerned to hear about additional units being
added and laundry facilities being taken away; commented on the need for preservation of senior
housing and upkeep of property for safety, health, and welfare, and the need to keep pressure on
the state and inform the legislature of the issue. Councilmember Miranda commented regarding
his focus on championing senior housing issues.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 17-02
RESULT: APPROVER [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council was TimBen Boydston, representing the Canyon Theatre Guild,
regarding City management of theater; and Douglas Fraser regarding the Manufactured Home
Rent Adjustment Panel meeting on February 6, 2017.
Councilmember McLean clarified that the Newhall Auditorium is a separate issue.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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