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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-14 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA City Council =`- Joint Regular Meeting with Board of Library Trustees Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-ChairlVice President, City ManagerlExecutive Director, City AttorneylCounsel, and City ClerkMSecretary Tuesday, February 14, 2017 ~Minutes 6:00 PM INVOCATION Councilmember Kellar 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 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember Kellar 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 Council consensus to approve the agenda, pulling item 8 for public comment. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor Smyth and Council presented proclamations to representatives of Soroptimist International Santa Clarita Valley and Soroptimist International Greater Santa Clarita Valley recognizing Healthy Heart Month and Teen Dating Violence Issue. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Abe Osman regarding Ordinance 11-4 Vehicle Sales Overlay; Alan Ferdman, representing the Santa Clarita Community Council, regarding Manufactured Home Rent Adjustment Panel Ordinance; Rick Drew, representing Whittaker-Bermite Citizen's Advisory Group, regarding work being done along Soledad Canyon Road at the Whittaker- Bermite property; Elaine Ballace regarding the movie industry and filming opportunities, the Manufactured Home Rent Adjustment Ordinance, landfills, and water issues in Santa Clarita, Cam Noltemeyer regarding the closure of Chiquita Landfill, ethics trainings, and the Redevelopment Oversight Committee; Katie Hill, representing People Assisting the Homeless, regarding Measure H. STAFF COMMENTS Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo commented regarding meetings held with Abe Osman regarding Vehicle Overlay Ordinance, commented regarding the Mobilehome Rent Panel Appeal Hearing being held on February 27 and the upcoming public outreach meetings on the ordinance process planned for March; commented regarding the Whittaker-Bermite Paseo Bridge, stating that it is an infrastructure project that facilitates pedestrian crossing at the Metrolink Station and was approved by City Council at the June 13, 2006, meeting; commented in response to Mayor Pro Tem Weste's inquiry regarding tracking mobile home park owner's request for reimbursements for capital improvements done in the parks. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Smyth commented that the Senior Center and the three Santa Clarita Library branches are holding digital training sessions on the second Thursday of the month from 9-11 a.m. at the Senior Center and also at the Library branches. Councilmember Miranda commented that the digital training sessions being held at the library branches will be held at various times and those interested in attending should check with each branch; commented regarding the upcoming Cowboy Festival taking place in April and the Cowboy Festival and Youth Poetry Roundup competition encouraging students to enter; and requested and obtained Council consensus to place a Black History Proclamation honoring Black History Month on the next City Council agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented regarding an opportunity to have a Bike Share Program in Santa Clarita and urged all to visit bike santaclarita. com for more information; stated that the Child and Family Development Center facility is available for event rental; commented on a 2017 Employment Law Update event that will be presented by Poole and Shafferty on February 28; and commented regarding the flood at Placerita Creek and the two vehicles that had to be rescued. Councilmember Kellar commented regarding the flooding at Placerita, Sand, and Iron Canyons and the partnership of the City and County in working together for public safety issues; commented regarding the Junior Lifeguard Program; commented on the Hometown Hero Banner Program honoring the Santa Clarita Valley Military; and acknowledged City Librarian Kelly Behle for her work and contribution to the citizens of Santa Clarita. Councilmember McLean gave an update on the Hollywood Way/Metro station coming to fruition; commented regarding a request from Paul Dyson of RailPAC and the Burbank Transportation Commission, for the City to join the rail group and adopt a resolution in support Page 2 of the Braxton and Roxford Railroad Double Track Project, which would assist with bringing more trains online; commented regarding the SLAG Transportation Policy Committee and the disposition of funds committed to be used along the Union Station to Lancaster Corridor in the High Speed Rail MOU, and requested and received Council consensus that a resolution be placed on a Council Agenda to support the Double Tracking Project; and commented regarding Emergency Preparedness Kits and emergency kit items that each home should have. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda ITEM I APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 24, 2017, Regular Meeting 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 which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading. ITEM 3 STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 146 On December 8, 2016, Senator Scott Wilk (R-21) introduced Senate Bill 57, relating to water resources. On or after February 17, 2017, the contents of Senate Bill 57 will be amended into Senate Bill 146. The bill would require that if the State Water Resources Control Board has not made a final determination on an application to appropriate water within 25 years from the filing date of the application, then the board would need to issue a new notice and prove an opportunity for protests. Senate Bill 146 would relate to CEMEX's Soledad Canyon mining project proposal in the event that the Bureau of Land Management's termination of two contracts with CEMEX is ultimately not upheld and the project is allowed to move forward. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council support and sponsor Senate Bill 146, as proposed to be amended, and direct staff to work with Senator Scott Wilk, other Members of the Legislature, appropriate legislative committee members and staff, State Water Resources Control Board members and staff, the Governor's office, and other interested parties to secure enactment of Senate Bill 146. Page 3 ITEM 4 DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS, APPROVING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT, AND TAKING OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH TRACT 71564 (GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH) Pursuant to Conditions of Approval for the Golden Valley Ranch 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 (DBAA) No. 2017-2, Golden Valley Ranch, to benefit parcels in Tract 71564 and to approve the Engineer's Report. 2. Set a public hearing for April 11, 2017, as a time and place to hear comments on this proposed action, and close the time period to receive ballots. Adopted Resolution No. 17-10 ITEM 5 LMD ZONE 32 (VISTA CANYON RANCH) FORMATION -AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION OF INTENT Pursuant to Conditions of Approval adopted during the entitlement of the Vista Canyon Ranch development project, the property owner shall annex the property and create a new Zone within Landscape Maintenance District No. 1. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt an amended resolution of intent, making certain designations in connection with the proposed annexation of parcels in Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Zone 32 (Vista Canyon). 2. Set a public hearing for March 14, 2017, as a time and place to hear comments on this proposed action, and close the time period to receive ballots. Adopted Resolution No. 17-11 Page 4 ITEM 6 PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) PROGRAM FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program allows property owners to enter into voluntary contractual assessments on their property for the purpose of financing energy efficient upgrades to their property. This item will provide the opportunity for commercial properties to participate in PACE programs, in addition to the already available Los Angeles County PACE financing program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution consenting to the inclusion of properties within the territory of the City of Santa Clarita (City) in the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) Open Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs; authorizing the CSCDA to accept applications from property owners, conduct contractual assessment proceedings, and levy contractual assessments within the territory of the City of Santa Clarita; and authorizing related actions. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Associate Membership by the City in the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA); authorizing and directing the execution of an Associate Membership Agreement relating to Associate Membership of the City in the CEDA; authorizing the City to join the Figtree PACE program; authorizing the CEDA to conduct contractual assessment proceedings and levy contractual assessments within the territory of the City; and authorizing related actions. 3. Direct the City Manager or his designee to execute the necessary agreements, subject to City Attorney approval. Adopted Resolution Nos. 17-12 and 17-13 ITEM 7 AWARD CONTRACTS FOR "AS NEEDED GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES" Award contracts for "As Needed General Contractor Services" RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award contracts to Sparta Construction, Omega Construction, and Build 345 for "As -Needed General Contractor Services" in an amount up to $200,000 per contract. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to modify all documents to contract with the next lowest and/or qualified bidders)/proposer(s) in the event an awardee is unable to fulfill its obligations or perform, subject to City Attorney final document approval. Page 5 ITEM 8 INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO LIBRARY RULES OF CONDUCT Introduction and first reading of an ordinance pertaining to Library rules of conduct. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Board of Library Trustees approve revised Library Code of Conduct and recommend codification. City Council introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 2.70.040 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO LIBRARY RULES OF CONDUCT." Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman. ITEM 9 AWARD CONTRACTS FOR "AS -NEEDED ELECTRICAL SERVICES" Award contracts to H&S Electric, Taft Electrical, and GFI Electrical for "As -Needed Electrical Services" in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per contract. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award contracts to H&S Electric, Taft Electrical, and GFI Electrical for "As -Needed Electrical Services" in an amount up to $150,000 per contract. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to modify all documents to contract with the next lowest and/or qualified bidders)/proposer(s) in the event an awardee is unable to fulfill its obligations or perform, subject to City Attorney final document approval. ITEM 10 CHECK REGISTER NO.2 FOR THE PERIOD 12/23/16 THROUGH 01/05/17 AND 01/12/17. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 12/26/16 THROUGH 01/06/17. Check Register No. 2 for the Period 12/23/16 through 1/05/17 and 01/12/17. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/26/16 through 01/06/17. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 2. Page 6 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 11 CITY REPRESENTATION AT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) MEETINGS In May of each year, Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) holds its General Assembly, which is the annual business meeting involving all member jurisdictions within the six -county SCAG region. The City Council is requested to designate a voting delegate and alternate delegate to participate in the General Assembly. For the period of May 2017 - May 2019, the Santa Clarita City Council will be eligible to have one of its members serve as the SCAG District 67 Regional Council Member. The Regional Council is SCAG's governing board. The City Council is requested to appoint one of its members to serve as the Regional Council Member representing SCAG District 67 for the term May 2017 - May 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Designate a voting delegate and alternate delegate for the 2017 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly to be held May 4-5, 2017. 2. Appoint one of its members to serve as a Member of the Regional Council representing SCAG District 67 for the term May 2017 — May 2019. 3. Direct the City Clerk to update the City's Form 806 based upon the appointment made, delegate the City Manager as signatory to said form and direct the City Clerk to place the updated form on the City's website. Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relation Officer, presented the item and gave an overview of appointments to the SCAG General Assembly and the Regional Council District 67. Councilmember McLean commented she is interested in being appointed to the post. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to appoint Councilmember McLean to serve as the Member of the Regional Council representing SCAG District 67 for the 2017-19 term, and appoint Councilmember McLean as the voting delegate for the 2017 General Assembly with Councilmember Miranda as the alternate. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda Page 7 ITEM 12 RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING SANTA CLARITA'S COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE, SUPPORTIVE, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY The City of Santa Clarita believes that diversity is a critical component of a thriving, successful city, and that commitment to diversity strengthens communities, deepens bonds between neighbors, and underlies the welcoming environment that makes Santa Clarita a great community. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution reaffirming Santa Clarita's commitment to a diverse, supportive, and inclusive community. Addressing Council on this item was Sheryl Lima and Adrian Tenney. Councilmember Kellar commented regarding correspondence and outreach to the Council regarding the adoption of the resolution and read from the text of the resolution. Adopted Resolution No. 17-14 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II No requests to speak were received. STAFF COMMENTS Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo commented regarding the Placerita Canyon flooding and that the City will continue to work with partners to keep the public safe. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting in memory of David Shepard and John Forest McCarthy at 7:14 p.m. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK Page 8