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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-Chair/vice President, City
Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Minutes~
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Weste delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
City Council Chambers
Mayor Pro Tem Weste called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council and Board of
Library Trustees at 6:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present, with the exception of Mayor Smyth.
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 McLean, to approve the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Councilmember Miranda and Council proclaimed the month of February as Black History Month
for the City of Santa Clarita and presented Reverend Julius Harper with the proclamation.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste and Council recognized Lieutenant Brenda Cambra for her 13 years of
outstanding service with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station, wished her good luck in her
retirement, and presented her with a certificate.
Councilmember Kellar and Council recognized Sheriff Deputy Joel Anzures for going above and
beyond by successfully identifying and arresting two additional suspects in a forgery case.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste and Council announced that KHTS AM 1220 was named "Top
Community Radio Station" in the state by the Wealth and Finance International magazine, and
presented a certificate to KHTS owners Carl Goldman and Jeri Seratti Goldman, along with their
team.
PRESENTATIONS
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission Chair Kevin Korenthal presented
Council with the Commission's 2016 accomplishments and goals for 2017; and announced his
resignation from the Commission after the next Commission meeting due to moving out of state.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Elaine Ballace, regarding affordable housing; Cam Noltemeyer,
regarding the Chiquita landfill; Douglas Fraser, regarding Manufactured Home Rental
Adjustment Panel updates; and Christian Gadbois, regarding updates on a proposed BMX Track
in Santa Clarita.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding revisions to Santa Clarita Municipal Code 6.02
where they will be presented to the Council within 30 to 60 days; and commented regarding the
letter referenced by Ms. Noltemeyer, which was a comment letter regarding the Environmental
Impact Report, and not a position letter of the Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Miranda announced the "One Story One City" Program featuring The Rise of
the Rocket Girls book at the Santa Clarita Library, and more information can be found at
www. santaclaritalibrary. com; and announced that tickets are on sale now for the annual Cowboy
Festival taking place April 19 through 23 at various locations in Newhall, visit
www.cowboyfestival.org for additional information.
Councilmember McLean commented regarding missing several events last week, including the
Santa Clarita Christian Fellowship service and the Habitat for Humanity Builders Ball, due to
oral surgery; commented regarding the storm aftermath where trees and electrical wires were
affected, and requested that business owners and residents report storm damage at the County's
damage assessment survey at vwvw.21 Ila.org, and for further storm preparations, visit
vvww.santa-clarita.com/readyforrain.com; and announced the introduction of State Senate Bill 1
where legislators are asking for vehicle registration fee increases, gas tax increase, and other
fees, which could be a funding mechanism for the High Speed Rail project, and requested that
legislative committee meet to discuss this bill.
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Councilmember Kellar commented regarding letters of appreciation received regarding City
Staff and read several of them; and requested and received Council concurrence to agendize a
discussion regarding a reward in the hit and run of Desiree Lawson, a minor who was struck and
killed in December.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented regarding attending the Sand Canyon Home Owners
Association meeting, where the recent storm crisis was discussed; commented that Habitat for
Humanity is continuing to build homes for veterans, and attended the recent fundraiser; attended
the Blue and Gold Banquet at LaMesa Jr. High for Pack 490 Cub Scouts, where scouts were
recognized for receiving their Arrow of Light awards; and announced that the annual Santa
Clarita Dodger Day tickets are now on sale, where the Dodgers will play against the Miami
Marlins on Saturday, May 20, 2017, and additional information can be found at
www.scvdodgerday.com.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: Laurene Weste, Bob Kellar, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda
ABSENT: Cameron Smyth
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the February 14, 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
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO LIBRARY RULES OF
CONDUCT
Second reading and adoption of an ordinance pertaining to Library rules of conduct.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt 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."
Adopted Ordinance No. 17-03
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ITEM 4
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MULTIWAY STOP CONTROLS AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF VISTA DEL RIO DRIVE AT WEST CREEK DRIVE AND VISTA
DEL RIO DRIVE AT CAMINO DEL ARTE DRIVE
Placement of multiway stop controls at the intersections of Vista Del Rio Drive at West Creek
Drive and Vista Del Rio Drive at Camino Del Arte Drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of multiway stop controls at the
intersections of Vista Del Rio Drive at West Creek Drive and Vista Del Rio Drive at Camino Del
Arte Drive.
Adopted Resolution No. 17-15
ITEM 5
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A 340 -FOOT TOTAL NO -STOPPING ANYTIME ZONE ON
AVENIDA VELARTE BETWEEN VIA LABRADA AND VIA JARDIN
This resolution proposes to establish a no -stopping zone on Avenida Velarte to accommodate
striping improvements and enhance safety.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution establishing a total of 340 feet of no -stopping anytime zone
along the north and south sides of Avenida Velarte between Via Labrada and Via Jardin.
Adopted Resolution No. 17-16
ITEM 6
SUMMARY VACATION OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON LOTS 1 AND 2 OF
TRACT MAP 52414-05
Resolution for the summary vacation of a sanitary sewer easement on Lots 1 and 2 of Tract Map
52414-05.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of the sanitary sewer easement on Lots I and 2
of Tract Map No. 52414-05 dedicated to the City of Santa Clarita by said Tract Map, as
described in Exhibit "A" Legal Description, and as shown on Exhibit "B" Exhibit Map.
2. Direct City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the County of Los Angeles
Registrar -Recorder's office.
Adopted Resolution No. 17-17
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ITEM 7
2015-16 PASEO BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND PAINTING PROGRAM, PROJECTS
M 1018 AND M 1019 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will address necessary repairs to four paseo bridges to maintain them in good
serviceable condition. The work entails replacing joint seals, repairing bearing assemblies, and
painting areas that have rust and peeling paint throughout the bridge.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2015-16 Paseo Bridge Maintenance and Painting
Program, Proj ects M 1018 and M 1019.
2. Award the construction contract to Slater Waterproofing, Inc., in the amount of $340,030 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $34,003, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$374,033.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 8
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A FUNDING AGREEMENT, LETTER OF
AGREEMENT, OR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR PROJECTS
FUNDED THROUGH THE CALL FOR PROJECTS
Pursuant to conditions of securing grant funding, adopt a Resolution to enter into a Funding
Agreement, Letter of Agreement, or Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to secure grant funding made available to the City
through the Metro Call for Projects.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution allowing the City of Santa Clarita (City) to approve and enter into a
Funding Agreement, Letter of Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding, or other form of
agreement required by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
to secure Metro Call for Projects grant funding.
2. Grant authority to the City Manager or his designee to execute the current Funding
Agreements for Vista Canyon Metrolink Station and Intelligent Transportation Systems
Phase VII, upon approval by the City Attorney, and include these projects in the City's
Capital Improvement Program.
3. Grant authority to the City Manager or his designee to execute additional grant documents
for future projects between the City and Metro, including but not limited to: Funding
Agreements, Letter of Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, and each of their
respective attachments, as to be determined by Metro based upon the fund type upon
approval by the City Attorney.
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Adopted Resolution No. 17-18
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CHECK REGISTER NO. 3 FOR THE PERIOD 01/06/17 THROUGH 01/19/17 AND 01/26/17.
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 01/09/17 THROUGH 01/20/17.,
CHECK REGISTER NO.4 FOR THE PERIOD 01/20/17 THROUGH 02/02/17 AND 02/09/17.
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS FOR THE PERIOD 01/23/17 THROUGH 02/03/17.
Check Register No. 3 for the Period 01/06/17 through 0 1/19/17 and 01/26/17. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 01/09/17 through 01/20/17.
Check Register No. 4 for the Period 01/20/17 through 02/02/17 and 02/09/17. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 01/23/17 through 02/03/17.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 3 and
Check Register No. 4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 10
MASTER CASE 16-206: OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN 2017 MORATORIUM
AMENDMENTS
Amendments to the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan to codify the existing moratorium for
certain retail uses on Main Street.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing.
2. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
MASTER CASE 16-206, CONSISTING OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 16-002
(ZONING AMENDMENT), AMENDING THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC
PLAN."
Mayor Pro Tem Weste recused herself from participating in this item, due to the proximity of her
property to this subject matter, and left the dais.
Councilmember Kellar opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick announced that all notices required by law have been provided.
Associate Planner Ben Jarvis provided the staff report.
Mr. Jarvis responded to questions of Councilmember Miranda regarding the standards of 2-1/2
story building versus the taller buildings proposed on the development block; and confirmed that
non -permitted grandfathered businesses cannot move within the district and keep their
grandfathered status.
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Councilmember McLean commented regarding the additional amended language received today
regarding the Specialty Retail Store, and requested that the language be included in the motion.
No requests to speak were received.
Councilmember Kellar closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember McLean, second by Councilmember Kellar, to pass the ordinance to
second reading including the proposed amended language.
After the roll call vote, City Attorney Joseph Montes commented that the first reading of the
ordinance may pass to second with a majority vote, however, the second reading of the ordinance
will require a minimum of three affirmative votes to approve it.
RESULT:
ADOPTED AS AMENDED [2 TO 1]
MOVER:
Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES:
Bob Kellar, Marsha McLean
NAYS:
Bill Miranda
ABSENT:
Cameron Smyth
RECUSED:
Laurene weste
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 11
FALLEN VETERANS MONUMENT, PROJECT P2013
Updated proposal seeking City Council approval of Fallen Veterans Monument design and
location at Veterans Historical Plaza and City Council direction on new proposal by Santa
Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial, Inc., to expand the existing pergola and for the City to
provide funding for construction plans and construction materials.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Provide direction on the design and location for the Fallen Veterans Monument in the
Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall.
2. Provide direction on the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial, Inc., proposal for the City
of Santa Clarita (City) to pay for the following: structural design and plans for the monument
footing; materials for the footing, lighting, flatwork, seating, and utility relocation; and dump
fees estimated at $35,000. The cost of the labor for these items will be provided by donations
through the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial, Inc.
3. Provide direction on the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial, Inc., proposal to extend the
existing pergola at the Veterans Historical Plaza over the Fallen Veterans Monument and
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have the City pay for the following: design and plans for the pergola extension; materials for
the pergola; utility relocation for the larger area; and additional dump fees estimated at
$49,500. The cost of the labor for the pergola extension and associated utility relocation will
be provided by donations through the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial, Inc.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste returned to the dais.
City Engineer Damon Letz presented the staff presentation.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing the Santa Clarita
Community Council/CCAC, and Todd Wilson.
Three written comment cards were received by Bill Reynolds, Sharon Ventrice, and Mary Martin
all in support of this item.
Councilmember Kellar mentioned his support of this project and that it is important to remind
youth and future generations about the sacrifices made by veterans; and should there be any
residual funds raised by the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial, Inc., requested that they
offset the City's costs.
Councilmember Miranda echoed Councilmember Kellar's sentiments, and expressed his view
that both past and present veterans can be served, and this is a one-time expense for the City to
honor the fallen.
Councilmember McLean commented regarding the City's ongoing and full support for veterans;
and expressed her desire for green landscaping be added to the design around the monument.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented regarding the concept design and City funding to finish the
design, and that the design needs to be pristine and accurate to honor the veterans.
City Manager Ken Striplin requested clarification and Council confirmed direction to include the
fallen veterans from World War I, and appropriate the necessary funds from Council
Contingency.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Laurene Weste, Bob Kellar, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda
ABSENT:
Cameron Smyth
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Weste adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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