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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-13 - AGENDAS - JOINT REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 13, 2017 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency How to Address the City Council Pursuant to Government Code section 549543 members of the public are afforded the opportunity to address the City Council. You may address the Council once per meeting during Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the agenda. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Public Participation takes place before the consideration of the agenda items and following the consideration of agenda items. To address the Council regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item. Each person addressing the Council is given three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator) indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais: a green light appears when the speaker begins; a yellow light appears when 30 seconds remain; and a red light appears when speaker time has expired. If you wish to provide information to the Council for consideration on an item, please present the City Clerk with 10 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record. Please note use of City Council Chamber technology equipment to present electronic material during meetings is not allowed. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II) INVOCATION Smyth CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 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 AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Danielle Wick and SCV All Stars Cheer APWA's 2011 Top Ten Public Warks Leaders of the Year PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items NOT listed on the agenda. The City Council will not act upon these items at this meeting other than to review and/or provide direction to staff. All speakers must submit a speaker's card to the City Clerk PRIOR to the beginning of this portion of the meeting. Thirty minutes are allotted for public input at this time. The FIRST TEN people to submit a speaker card prior to the beginning of Public Participation will be heard. Speaker cards will be accepted beginning at 5.45 p.m. Any speaker cards received once the first speaker has begun will be heard at the end of the meeting regardless if the ten person limit has been met. STAFF COMMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTSfCOUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item{s} will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately. Page 2 1. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the May 23, 2011 Special Meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City Council are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the May 23, 2011 Regular Meeting. 3. STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 140 - Authored by Assembly Member Marc Steinarth (R -40 -Rancho Cucamonga), Assembly Bill 140 proposes to require a local agency's planning department to approve or disapprove the design of a development project within 30 days of the date an application has been determined to be complete. If an application is not approved or disapproved within 30 days, the design of the development project is deemed approved on the 31" day. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the Legislative Committee's recommendation to oppose Assembly Bill 140 (Steinarth) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Steinarth, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities. 4. STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1250 - Authored by Assembly Member Reginald Janes -Sawyer (D -54 -Los Angeles), Assembly Bill 1250 establishes requirements for the use of personal service contracts by counties and cities. Specifically, this bill requires a local agency to conduct an audit before entering or renewing a contract. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the Legislative Committee's recommendation to oppose Assembly Bill 1250 (Janes -Sawyer) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Jones - Sawyer, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities. 5. STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1350 - Authored by Assembly Member Laura Friedman (D -43 -Glendale), Assembly Bill 1350 proposes to require a city or county, that has not met at least one-third of its share of the regional housing need for low-income and very low income housing, to pay a penalty to the Department of Housing and Community Development. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the Legislative Committee's recommendation to oppose Assembly Bill 1350 (Friedman) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Friedman, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities. Page 3 6. FEDERAL LEGISLATION: H.R. 1557 - United States Representative Steve Knight (R -CA -25) has introduced H.R. 1557, the Soledad Canyon Consistency Act. The bi- partisan measure is co-sponsored by Representative Brad Sherman (D -CA -30), Representative Adam Schiff (D -CA -28), and Representative Judy Chu (D -CA -27). Subject to valid existing rights, the bill seeks to withdraw from mineral entry the lands that were the subject of the two cancelled mining contracts (CA -20134 and CA -22401) between the Bureau of Land Management and CEMEX. Enactment of the legislation will prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from entering into new contracts, leases or other conveyance for purposes of mining at the site in Soledad Canyon, which was the subject of the two contracts. It is recommended that the City Council support H.R. 1557. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council support H.R. 1557 and transmit position statements to Representative Steve Knight, Representative Brad Sherman, Representative Adam Schiff, Representative Judy Chu, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Kamala Harris, members of applicable congressional committees, the Secretary of the Interior, other Members of Congress, administration officials and interested organizations, as appropriate. FEDERAL LEGISLATION: HOUSE RESOLUTION 2116 - Authored by Congressman Steve Knight (R -25 -CA), House Resolution 2116 proposes to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in a series of water reclamation projects to provide a new water supply to communities previously impacted by perchlorate contamination plumes. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the Legislative Committee's recommendation to support House Resolution 2116 (Knight) and transmit position statements to Representative Steve Knight; Senator Dianne Feinstein; Senator Kamala Harris; the House Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans; and other Members of Congress and committees, as appropriate. 8. FEDERAL LEGISLATION: HOUSE RESOLUTION 2156 - Authored by Congressman Steve Knight (R -25 -CA), House Resolution 2156 proposes to establish a national memorial and national monument to commemorate the victims of the Saint Francis Dam collapse of March 12, 1428. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the Legislative Committee's recommendation to support House Resolution 2156 (Knight) and transmit position statements to Representative Steve Knight; Senator Dianne Feinstein; Senator Kamala Harris; the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands; and other Members of Congress and committees, as appropriate. Page 4 9. SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT - On April 26, 2011, President Trump issued Executive Order 13192, which initiated a review of all national monument designations or expansions made under the Antiquities Act of 1906, since January 1, 1996 and containing 100,000 acres or more. The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, containing 346,111 acres, was designated by President Obama in October 2014 under authority of the Antiquities Act and therefore, meets the criteria established under President Trump's Executive Order. As part of the review process, the Secretary of the Interior is seeking public comment regarding national monument designations under review by June 25, 2011. A draft comment letter seeking retention of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument designation as made by President Obama has been prepared by staff for the City Council's consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve draft comment letter and authorize sending it as a five -signature letter to the Secretary of the Interior, supporting retention of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument as designated by President Obama on October 10, 2014. 10. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF PERMANENT SEINER CONNECTION - This action recommends the purchase of a permanent connection to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District for the disposal of nuisance groundwater originating from Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) 18. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council. 1. Authorize and approve a 20 -year agreement with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District in an amount not to exceed $631,313 for the purchase of a permanent sewer connection to dispose of nuisance groundwater originating from the Shangri-La community. 2. Authorize an ongoing appropriation of $31,568 from Fund 351 to Account No. 12516-5161.001 (LMD Zane T31) effective Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-18. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such Fiscal Year, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval. 11. STONECREST SLOPE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT T52 LANDSCAPE MODIFICATIONS, PROJECT NO 83005 - Award a construction contract to Stay Green, Inc. for LLD Zane T52 Landscape Modifications, Project R3005 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council. 1. Award the construction contract to Stay Green, Inc., in the amount of $81,865, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $13,180 for a total contract amount not to exceed $101,045. Page 5 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. 12. CHECK REGISTER NO. 11 - Check Register No. 11 for the Period 04128117 through 05111117 and 05118117 in the aggregate amount of $6,142,701.14. Electronic Funds Transfers included in Check Register No. 11 for the Period 05101117 through 05112117 in the aggregate amount of $461,473.64. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13. FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - The proposed budget was presented to the City Council along with the Planning Commission, the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission, and the Arts Commission during the Joint Budget Study Session on May 3, 2017. In addition, on June 6, 2017, the Planning Commission made a finding by minute action, that the Draft Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City's General Plan. The Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget totals S14Z7 million. This includes funding for the Capital Improvement Program, the Redevelopment Successor Agency, operations and maintenance, personnel, and debt services. When compared to the current year's adopted budget, the proposed fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget represents a 10.1% decrease, equivalent to $22.3 million less than the adopted Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency for the farmer Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program, and schedule the budget for adoption at the June 27, 2017, City Council Meeting. 14. ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF FEES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE - For Fiscal Year 2017-18, staff recommends Citywide fees and charges be increased by the December year-end Consumer Price Index {CPI} for the urban consumers of the Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange County area. The percentage increase, as reported by the United States Department of Labor, is 2.0 Percent. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council. 1. Conduct the public hearing on the proposed fee adjustments. 2. Adopt a resolution establishing a schedule of fees and charges for City services. Page 6 15. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS - As an annual required procedure, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final Engineer's Reports for the various special districts and requests approval to provide the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2011-18 Property Tax Rolls. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council. 1. Conduct a Public Hearing for the Landscaping and Lighting District, with the exception of Zones T4, T23 and T23A; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District; the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas; and the Tourism Marketing District. 2. Adopt resolutions approving the Engineer's Reports for the Fiscal Year {FY} 2011-18 annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for the Landscaping and Lighting District, with the exception of Zones T4, T23, and T23A; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District; the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas; and the Tourism Marketing District. 16. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONES T23 AND T23A - As an annual procedure, the City Council is required to conduct the Public Hearing for Landscaping and Lighting District, Zones T23 and T23A, adopt this resolution, and direct staff to provide the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2011-18 Property Tax Rolls. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a Public Hearing for Landscaping and Lighting District, Zones T23 and T23A, and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2011-18 annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for Landscaping and Lighting District, Zones T23 and 123A. 11. ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONE T4 - As an annual procedure, the City Council is required to conduct the public hearing for Landscaping and Lighting District Zane T4, adopt this resolution, and direct staff to provide the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2011-18 Property Tax Rolls. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a Public Hearing for Landscaping and Lighting District, Zane T4, and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2011-18 annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for Landscaping and Lighting District, Zane T4. Page 7 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18. APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER AND ALTERNATE TO SERVE ON THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY BOARD - Appoint one Councilmember and potential alternate to represent the City of Santa Clarita on the Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council. 1. Appoint one Couneilmember to represent the City of Santa Clarita on the Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency. 2. If City Council desires, appoint an alternate in the absence of the aforementioned representative. 19. PROPOSED UPDATES TO SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 6.02 - MANUFACTURED HOME RENT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES - An update of Chapter 6.02 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code. The proposed changes are being brought to the City Council for discussion and direction. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council discuss the proposed changes and provide direction to staff. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for any speakers that have turned in speaker cards and were not heard in the first thirty minutes allotted to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the agenda. No further speaker cards will be accepted once Public Participation begins. Speaker cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda. STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held June 21, 2011, at 6.00 PM in the Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA. 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