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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-28 - MINUTES - JOINT REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA City Council Regular Meeting 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, March 28, 2017 —Minutes— 6:00 PM City Council Chambers INVOCATION Mayor Smyth called on Father George and Father Toma of the Assyrian -American community to deliver the invocation. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Smyth called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Smyth 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 Smyth, to approve the agenda, pulling items, 5, 8, and 16, for Council questions, item 17 for separate vote, and items 4, 5, and 16 for public comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor Smyth and Council recognized the contributions and service to the community by outgoing Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Chief of Police Roosevelt Johnson and presented him with a plaque. Mayor Smyth and Council recognized outgoing Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Chair Kevin Rosenthal and presented him with a certificate. Mayor Smyth and Council recognized Kha bNisan, the Assyrian New Year 6767 and presented Peter Warda and other members of the Assyrian American Association of Southern California with a proclamation. Mayor Smyth and Council recognized Deputy City Clerk Susan Caputo for her years of service and wished her well in her retirement. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman regarding the Manufactured Home Park Rental Panel; Tanya Hauser regarding the Cemex and Chiquita Canyon Landfill; Bill Reynolds regarding the Fallen Warriors Monument Status; Steven Lee regarding Chiquita Canyon Landfill Expansion; David Lutness regarding global warming and public policy; Cher Gilmore regarding a climate change resolution; and Cam Noltemeyer regarding Chiquita Canyon Landfill fees. STAFF COMMENTS Mayor Smyth commented that staff would follow up with Ms. Gilmore regarding a climate change resolution. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Smyth commented regarding the Wings for Life World Run taking place on May 7 benefiting spinal cord injury programs. Councilmember Kellar commented regarding the Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program and the reduction in cost to the families through generous donations from the community. Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on the City's growing trail system, the Bike Share Program Survey, and the possibility of bringing a bike share service to Santa Clarita; thanked Lynea Hollowell for compiling 30 years of history of Old Orchard I and II; and requested adjournment in memory of Harold Rattner. Councilmember McLean commented regarding the Newhall Post Office opening; commented on all the talent in Santa Clarita and the arts calendar available on the City's website; and invited everyone to the April 12 New Heights event at The Centre. Councilmember Miranda commented on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission vacancy. Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor 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 March 14, 2017, Special Meeting ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF JOINT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 14, 2017, Joint Regular Meeting ITEM 3 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 4 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE APPREHENSION AND/OR CONVICTION OF THE PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISAPPEARANCE OF WILLIAM CIERZAN Establish a $5,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of William Cierzan. On January 26, 2017, William Cierzan disappeared from his home in Santa Clarita without a trace. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to offer a reward in the amount of $5,000 for information leading to the apprehension and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of William Cierzan. Addressing the Council on this item was Kari Hewitt and Scott Bentley. Councilmember Kellar made a motion to increase the reward amount to $10,000. Mayor Pro Tem Weste and Councilmember Miranda simultaneously seconded. Adopted Resolution No. 17-24 Page 3 ITEM 5 SANTA CLARITA 2017 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM On March 10, 2017, the City Council Legislative Committee reviewed the draft platform and recommends that the City Council adopt the Santa Clarita 2017 Legislative Platform. This document will provide guidance to staff on legislative and regulatory issues of interest to the City Council and assist staff in conducting legislative advocacy at the federal and state levels. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council accept the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee and adopt the Santa Clarita 2017 Legislative Platform. Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman. Mayor Smyth clarified for Mr. Ferdman that consent calendar items are reviewed and pulled if there are questions or comments by Council or the public. Councilmember McLean requested and Council concurred with the following amendment to verbiage on items 27 and 31: 27. In partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, work with state legislators and administration officials in seeking funding to continue reduction of self - regenerating water softeners and/or provides funding for the chloride compliance project. 31. Support legislation that directs a portion of Cap -and -Trade funds toward local transportation projects excluding additional funds for High Speed Rail. ITEM 6 STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 6 Authored by Assembly Member Tom Lackey (R-36), Assembly Bill 6 directs the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to establish a task force to develop recommendations on driving under the influence of drugs. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Assembly Bill 6 (Lackey) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Lackey, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities. ITEM 7 STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1172 On February 17, 2017, Assembly Member Dante Acosta (R-38) introduced Assembly Bill 1172, which authorizes the California Transportation Commission to relinquish to the City of Santa Clarita all or any portion of Sierra Highway. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Assembly Bill 1172 (Acosta) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Acosta, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the League of California Cities. Page 4 ITEM 8 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REAUTHORIZATION OF CITY PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS (PEG) FEE COLLECTION AUTHORITY UNDER STATE LAW The PEG fee is equal to one percent of the operators' gross revenues on video services. Fee can solely be used to support Public, Educational and Government Access channels. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REAUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL (PEG) ACCESS FEE." 2. Find that the following proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3); general rule. Adopted Ordinance No. 17-05 ITEM 9 APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF BIG BELLY SOLAR DUO RECYCLING UNITS The Environmental Services division is seeking approval to purchase ten Big Belly Solar Duo Recycling Units for placement at City bus stops to collect recyclable beverage containers and waste. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the purchase of ten Big Belly Duo Recycling Units, in the amount not to exceed $98,975, using appropriated Construction and Demolition Forfeiture funds. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 10 AWARD CONTRACT FOR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT UPGRADE AT THE MCBEAN REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER AND THE TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY Award contract to All Systems Go, Inc. for the procurement and installation of upgraded facility surveillance camera system equipment at the Transit Maintenance Facility (TMF) and the McBean Regional Transit Center (MRTC). RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award contract to All Systems Go, Inc. for the purchase and installation of upgraded facility surveillance equipment at the Transit Maintenance Facility (TMF) and the McBean Regional Page 5 Transit Center and Park and Ride (MRTC) in the amount of $103,985, and authorize a contingency of 10 percent in the amount of $10,399 for a total not to exceed $114,384. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 11 AWARD CONTRACT FOR BUS SERVICES FOR USE BY RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS Transportation services are needed for several Recreation and Community Services programs including Camp Clarita, Junior Lifeguards, Canyon Country and Newhall Community Centers, and Vital Intervention through Directional Alternatives. In order to provide for the transportation of program participants, bids were solicited from bus service providers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a contract to Student Transportation of America for bus service for use by the Recreation and Community Services programs in the amount of $82,167.50 plus a contingency of $8,216, for a total annual amount not to exceed $90,383.50. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute up to two annual renewal options for the contract with Student Transportation of America, not to exceed $90,383.50 each, plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such Fiscal Year. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents, or modify the awards in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, and execute renewals, in accordance with the terms provided herein, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 12 SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT The proposed Facilities Use Agreement with the Santa Clarita Community College District will allow the City use of the College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus, sports facilities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Approve the Facilities Use Agreement with the Santa Clarita Community College District for use of the College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus, sports facilities. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Page 6 ITEM 13 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S DESIGNATION OF "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AEROSPACE DAYS" Adoption of a Resolution recommending the City Council support Los Angeles County in declaring March 20-24, 2017, as "Southern California Aerospace Days." RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution in support of Los Angeles County declaring March 20-24, 2017, as "Southern California Aerospace Days." Adopted Resolution No. 17-25 ITEM 14 2016-17 ANNUAL CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM (CITYWIDE), PROJECT M0116 AND T0051 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT These capital improvement projects consist of the removal and replacement of damaged sidewalks, driveway approaches, and the construction of access ramps at various locations within the City. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Annual Concrete Rehabilitation Program (Citywide), Projects M0116 and T0051. 2. Award the construction contract to FS Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $612,405, and authorize additional work in the amount of $97,795, for a total contract amount not to exceed $710,200. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Councilmember McLean asked do we have a policy regarding asking utility companies to put back the road in the same condition as they found it. If not, do we need to have a policy. Public Works Director Robert Newman discussed the policy for utility companies' use of like material to restore roads after repair is done. ITEM 15 APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 68740 (15558 IRON CANYON ROAD) Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 68740 (15558 Iron Canyon Road). The map is for subdivision purposes and is located on the east side of the City of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 68740. Page 7 2. Make findings as follows: This project is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved. 3. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 68740, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita (City) are paid. 4. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 68740, which embodies the approval of said map. 5. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Parcel Map for Parcel Map No. 68740, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the Tentative Parcel Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the time of approval. Items 16 and 17 were moved to Items Pulled for Separate Vote ITEM 18 CHECK REGISTER NO. 6 Check Register No. 6 for the Period 02/17/17 through 03/02/17 and 03/09/17 in the aggregate amount of $5,747,501.33. Electronic Funds Transfers included in Check Register No. 6 for the Period 02/20/17 through 03/03/17 in the aggregate amount of $1,752,743.06. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 6. ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE VOTE RESULT: APPROVED 14 TO 01 MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bob Kellar, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda RECUSED: Laurene Weste ITEM 16 OLD TOWN NEWHALL PARKING STRUCTURE - MATERIAL TESTING & SPECIAL INSPECTION Award a professional service contract for the material testing and special inspection for the Old Town Newhall Parking Structure. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a professional service contract to Twining, Inc., for the Old Town Newhall Parking Structure, Project F2010, to provide material testing and deputy inspection in the amount of $174,820, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $17,500, for a total contract not to Page 8 exceed $192,320. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Mayor Pro Tem Weste recused herself from participating in this item, due to the proximity of her property to this subject matter. Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer. ITEM 17 ONSP 2017 MORATORIUM AMENDMENTS Second reading and adoption of an ordinance adopting a Negative Declaration, and amending the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan pertaining to Urban Center zone uses (Main Street area) and associated code revisions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project. 2. Conduct a second reading and adopt 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." Mayor Pro Tem Weste recused herself from participating in this item, due to the proximity of her property to this subject matter. Adopted Ordinance No. 17-04 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 19 STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 634 Authored by Senator Scott Wilk (R-21), Senate Bill 634 proposes to reorganize the Newhall County Water District and the Castaic Lake Water Agency into the Santa Clarita Valley Water District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council discuss Senate Bill 634 and provide direction to staff. Michael Murphy, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, gave a detailed report regarding the development process of the Senate Bill 634. Addressing the Council in support of the bill was Jeanne Duarte who also read the written comment of John Fortman; Carlo Basail; William Ruiz; Ben Benninger; Gary Martin, representing CLWA; B.J. Atkins, representing NCWD; Jeannie Atkins; Nancy Starczyk, Page 9 representing SCV Chamber of Commerce; Billie Wilson; Sue Nevius, representing SCV Chamber of Commerce; Maria Gutzeit, representing NCWD; Robert Di Primio, representing CLWA; and Matt Stone, representing CLWA. Written comments received in support of SB634 by Ed Masterson, representing Valley Industry Association; Donna Slip; Phil Scaggs; Beverly Ruiz; Greg Smith; Sue Reynolds; and Craig and Lynda Lee. Addressing the Council with a neutral position on the bill were Alan Ferdman; David Lutness; Allan Cameron; and Steve Petzold. Addressing the Council in opposition to SB634 were Lynne Plambeck; Stacy Fortner; Cam Noltemeyer; Sally White; Chris Walters; and Isaac Lieberman. One written comment was received in opposition to SB634 by Margaret Finnstrom. Councilmember McLean proposed that the item return to the legislative committee for additional questions to be answered regarding debt, tiered rates, concerns of budgets and rates to be determined by a super majority; commented on concerns regarding lack of communication to NCWD customers; and made a motion for Alternative 5 to return to the legislative committee. Councilmember Miranda inquired regarding the opposition to the bill and what the issues might be. Lynne Plambeck commented regarding concerns of rate increases and that it should include a vote of the people rather than the agencies. Steve Cole, General Manager of the Newhall County Water District, commented regarding the public workshops that have taken place and the public outreach efforts. Councilmember McLean's motion died due to lack of second. Councilmember Kellar moved to direct staff to draft a letter indicating Council's support of the bill recognizing that it is a work in progress and that the letter be reviewed by the Legislative Committee prior to signing. Second by Miranda. Councilmember McLean commented her abstention is based on the premise that it is not complete. RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 01 MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember AYES: Cameron Smyth, Laurene Weste, Bob Kellar, Bill Miranda ABSTAIN: Marsha McLean Page 10 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II Addressing the Council was Douglas Fraser regarding the proposed changes to Santa Clarita Municipal Code Section 6.02 and the appeal process; and Allan Cameron regarding SB634. Page 11 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting in memory of Harold Rattner at 9:20 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 12 8 P- I Au , Nin N F n