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-Minutes-
Tuesday, November 28, 2017 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Councilmember Miranda delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the Regular Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:31 p.m.
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 items 8 and 12 for
public comment and items 5 and 11 for Councilmember comment.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Smyth and Council recognized Bill Reynolds for being instrumental in the development
of the Fallen Warriors Monument that was recently unveiled at Veterans Historical Plaza and
presented him with a certificate; recognized Recreation, Community Services, Arts and Open
Space Director Rick Gould, who will be retiring in December, for all of his accomplishments
with the City and presented him with a certificate; and recognized Sheriff Deputy Christopher
Morgan for his tremendous efforts with DUI arrests and presented him with a certificate.
PRESENTATIONS
Communications Manager Carrie Lujan presented information on the City's 30 Things for 30
Years contest, marking the City's 30th anniversary celebration; and Mayor Smyth announced the
winner of the contest as Charles Helmers Elementary School and presented them with a
certificate.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer, regarding landfills; Megan Mitchell and Laura
Lee, regarding support, through proclamation, in the decriminalization of pet ferrets in
California.
Five written comment cards were received in support of legalizing pet ferrets in California.
STAFF COMMENTS
Council commended the Angel City Ferret Club members and encouraged them to submit
additional information to the City Manager for further Council consideration.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Smyth requested, with Council concurrence, that Councilmembers forgo comments due
to time constraints and a large agenda.
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 November 13, 2017,
Special Meeting.
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the November 14, 2017,
Special Meeting.
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the November 14, 2017,
Regular 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
FEDERAL LEGISLATION: DISCUSSION DRAFT ON WIRELESS SERVICE EQUIPMENT
A Discussion Draft, which proposes to reduce local discretionary review and fees related to the
installation of wireless service equipment in the public right-of-way, is being circulated through
the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. It is
recommended that the City Council oppose the Discussion Draft.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt the Legislative Committee's recommendation to oppose the Discussion Draft currently
being circulated through the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
related to reducing local discretionary zoning review and fees over the installation of wireless
service equipment in the public right-of-way.
2. Transmit position statements to Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Kamala Harris, Chairman
John Thune, Representative Steve Knight, members of applicable congressional committees,
other Members of Congress, administration officials, League of California Cities and other
interested organizations, as appropriate.
Councilmember McLean commented on the City's support of advancing technology; however, is
opposed to potentially losing local control over noise and aesthetics with the federal draft bill of
cell tower location in public right-of-ways, and requested to see the City's draft letter before it is
sent.
ITEM 6
APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
FOR TRACT NO. 52455 -16,4 -LOT COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve Final Tract Map and accept of
offers of dedication for Tract No. 52455-16. The map is for commercial purposes and is located
west of Copper Hill Drive at Camino Del Arte Drive, immediately south of Fire Station 156.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 52455-16.
2. Accept on behalf of the public the offer of dedication of the easement for sanitary sewers and
sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes, and the offer of dedication of all sanitary sewers
and appurtenant structures; the offer of dedication of the easement for public use and road
purposes; the offer of dedication of the easement for public use and sidewalk purposes; and
the right to restrict direct vehicular ingress and egress to Copper Hill Drive.
3. 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.
4. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement
on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 52455-16, which indicates all special
assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid.
5. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map
for Tract No. 52455-16, which embodies the approval of said map, and the acceptance of the
dedications shown thereon.
6. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Final Tract
Map for Tract No. 52455-16, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with
the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at
the time of approval.
ITEM 7
APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION
FOR TRACT NO. 52455-06, RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve Final Tract Map and accept
offers of dedication for Tract No. 52455-06. The map is for residential condominium purposes
and is located east of the intersection of Copper Hill Drive and West Creek Drive, northwest of
West Creek Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 52455-06.
2. Accept on behalf of the public the offer of dedication of the easement for sanitary sewers and
sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes and the dedication of all sanitary sewers and
appurtenant structures.
3. 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.
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4. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement
on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 52455-06, which indicates all special
assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid.
5. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map
for Tract No. 52455-06, which embodies the approval of said map and acceptance of the
offers of dedication shown thereon.
6. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Final Tract
Map for Tract No. 52455-06, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with
the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at
the time of approval.
ITEM 8
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT AND ADDITIONAL PARTIES TO IMPLEMENT THE
PROPOSITION 1 DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PLANNING
GRANT PROGRAM AND TO ACT AS PROGRAM MANAGER FOR THE UPPER SANTA
CLARA RIVER IRWM AREA
City of Santa Clarita is being asked to act as Disadvantaged Community (DAC) Planning Grant
Project Manager for the Upper Santa Clara River Integrated Regional Water Management
(IRWM) region through 2020 and sign a Memorandum of Understanding. This outreach will
identify the water management needs of DACs on a funding area basis and develop strategies
and long-term solutions that address DAC water management needs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) for the
implementation of the 2016 Proposition 1 Disadvantaged Community Involvement Program for
the Upper Santa Clara River watershed within LACFCD's jurisdictional boundaries, subject to
City Attorney approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer.
City Manager Ken Striplin commented on the disadvantaged community map designations
referred to by Ms. Noltemeyer.
ITEM 9
RESOLUTION TO TRANSITION FROM COMMUNITY ENERGY PARTNERSHIP TO
WESTSIDE ENERGY PARTNERSHIP
Resolution to reflect the official transfer of the City of Santa Clarita to the West Side Energy
Partnership from the Community Energy Partnership.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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City Council adopt a resolution authorizing participation as a member city in the Westside
Energy Partnership program.
ITEM 10
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ZONES T2, T3, T4, T5, T6,
AND T7
Consideration to award a two-year contract with three, one-year incremental renewal options to
Venco Western Inc. for landscape maintenance services within Zones T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, and
T7.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a two-year contract to Venco Western Inc., to provide contractual landscape
maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Zones T2 (Old Orchard),
T3 (Valencia Hills), T4 (Valencia Meadows), T5 (Valencia Glen), T6 (Valencia South
Valley), and T7 (Valencia Central & North Valley) for an annual amount of $346,620 for
base services, plus $69,324 to be utilized as -needed for unforeseen circumstances and
repairs, for a total two-year amount not to exceed $831,888.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents or
modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, 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.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional one-year renewal
options beginning in year three in the amount of $346,620, plus $69,324 for as -needed
repairs, for a total of $415,944, plus the appropriate Consumer Price Index adjustment, upon
request of the contractor.
ITEM 11
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDING,
APPROVING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT RELATING TO ANNEXATIONS OF PARCELS
INTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, ZONES 28 AND 2008-1, AND THE
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
Initiation of proceedings approving an Engineer's Report for the purpose of annexing specific
parcels throughout the City, including the Needham Ranch and Newhall Crossings Projects, into
Santa Clarita Landscape and Lighting District No. 1.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to approve the Engineer's Report declaring its intention to annex parcels,
including the Needham Ranch Project, Master Case Nos. 16-042 (Newhall Crossings), 16-
077 (Starbucks on Newhall Ranch Road), 16-132 (Black Bear Diner), 17-165 (Eternal Valley
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Memorial Park), and various commercial and residential parcels into Landscape and Lighting
District No. 1 Zone 28 (Newhall), Zone 2008-1 (Major Medians) and Streetlight
Maintenance District (SMD) to levy assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2018-19.
2. Adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings, make certain designations in connection with the
annexation of parcels into Landscape and Lighting District No. 1 Zone 28, Zone 2008-1 and
the SMD, and to levy assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2018-19.
3. Set a public hearing for January 23, 2018, as a time and place to hear comments on this
proposed action, and close the time period to receive ballots.
Mayor Smyth requested clarification if he and Councilmember McLean needed to recuse
themselves from voting on this item due to the proximity of their homes to the location of the
district, and City Attorney Joseph Montes responded that they did not due to recent Fair Political
Practices Commission regulations.
Councilmember McLean commented that the ballot envelopes received at home should be
clearly marked as important voting material.
ITEM 12
APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY DOCUMENTS FOR 1 +/- ACRES IN NEWHALL,
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 2836-030-044
Approval of purchase and sale agreement and escrow instructions for APN 2836-030-044.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of 1+/- acres of real property in
Newhall, Assessor's Parcel Number 2836-030-044.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory
Committee; and Hunt Braly, representing Bridge to Home.
City Manager Ken Striplin commented on the process of creating long-term infrastructure for
Bridge to Home, and the parcel of land under consideration is one part of the process.
Mayor Smyth commented on the competitive process for allocation of Measure H funds. Mayor
Pro Tem Weste commented on the support of the Council for Bridge to Home's goals.
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ITEM 13
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED REAL PROPERTY OF 5 +/- ACRES IN THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 2841-015-008
Acceptance of real property donation of approximately five acres adjacent to Golden Valley
Ranch Open Space.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Accept the donation of 5 +/- acres of real property, for the purpose of public recreational and
open space preservation, Assessor's Parcel Number 2841-015-008.
2. Appropriate $30,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to
Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.008 for the purpose of
property improvements, including signage, gates, and construction of trailhead.
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 14
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
Government Code Section 54972 requires that, on or before December 31 of each year, the
legislative body, or City Council, must cause to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing
boards, commissions, and committees which are appointed by the City Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the Local Appointments List and designate all branches of the Santa
Clarita Public Library to receive a copy of the list.
ITEM 15
CHECK REGISTER NO. 23
Check Register No. 23 for the Period 10/13/17 through 10/26/17 and 11/02/17. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 10/16/17 through 10/27/17.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 23.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 16
VISTA CANYON RECYCLED WATER FACTORY STANDBY AND SEWER CHARGES
RATE DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to conditions of approval for the Vista Canyon Project, the property owner shall
establish a Wastewater Standby and Sewer Charges Rate District to support long-term
operational and capital replacement costs associated with the Vista Canyon Recycled Water
Factory.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and open and review ballots.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for annexing parcels in Tract 69164 into
the City of Santa Clarita (City) Wastewater Standby and Sewer Charges Rate District, if no
majority protest exists, and order levies beginning Fiscal Year 2018-19. If a majority protest
exists, no action will be required.
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
Council waived the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
Mayor Smyth directed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots.
City Clerk Mary Cusick reported the ballot results as 100% in favor of formation of the Vista
Canyon Wastewater Standby District and User Rate and 0% opposed, and indicated that there is
no majority protest.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda
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ITEM 17
PARKING IN OLD TOWN NEWHALL
With the continued revitalization and development of Old Town Newhall, and in keeping with
the vision of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, there is a need for a plan to create and fund
additional parking facilities. Staff conducted public outreach, including a targeted survey, in
order to determine the most favorable public private partnership to fund future parking in the
area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Continue the Public Hearing from August 22, 2017.
2. Introduce and pass to a second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
MASTER CASE 17-027, CONSISTING OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 17-001
(ZONING AMENDMENT), AMENDING THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC
PLAN."
3. Introduce and pass to a second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 17.51.010(G) OF TITLE 17, OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARKING IN LIEU FEE PROGRAM
APPLYING TO THE URBAN CENTER ZONE OF THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA."
Mayor Pro Tem Weste recused herself from participating in this item due to the proximity of her
property to the subject matter.
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick reported that all notices required by law have been provided.
Associate Planner Ben Jarvis and Economic Development Associate Denise Covert presented
information regarding outreach efforts and research on proposed parking fees in Old Town
Newhall.
Addressing the Council in a neutral position was Jim Coffey.
Addressing the Council in opposition to the recommended action was Joseph Jasik; Alan
Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee; Juanita Fitzgerald; and
TimBen Boydston, representing the Canyon Theatre Guild.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
Councilmember McLean inquired regarding the term "tuck under parking" in the Parking
Standard section and asked that it be removed.
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Councilmember Kellar requested and City Manager Striplin clarified this item is for long-range
planning and that the development potential in Old Town Newhall is predicated on the future
parking structure outlined in the specific plan; and the proposed recommended action would only
partially pay for the next structure.
Council concurred to remove the term of "tuck under parking" from Commercial Block
Standards, Section 4.3.010.M, of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan.
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED [4 TO 0]
MOVER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES:
Cameron Smyth, Bob Kellar, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda
RECUSED:
Laurene Weste
ITEM 18
PROPOSITION 64 MORATORIUM EXTENSION AND A RECOMMENDATION TO
DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE PROHIBITION OF
COMMERCIAL MARIJUANA -RELATED LAND USES
Extension of an Urgency Ordinance pertaining to the current moratorium on recreational
marijuana and a recommendation for the City Council to direct staff to prepare an ordinance
prohibiting commercial land uses associated with recreational marijuana and regulating the home
growth of recreational marijuana.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and 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;" and
2. Direct staff to prepare an Ordinance prohibiting all commercial land uses associated with
recreational marijuana and restricting personal growth of marijuana in a manner consistent
with Proposition 64.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste returned to the dais.
Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Administrator Mary Cusick reported that all notices required by law have been
provided.
Associate Planner David Peterson presented information regarding staff s research on potential
impacts from the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act.
Addressing the Council in support of the recommended action was Joseph Jasik.
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Addressing the Council in opposition of the recommended action was Christopher Hickok; Bart
Joseph; Josh Eisenberg; and Steve Petzold.
Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing.
Council requested that Sheriff Captain Robert Lewis give input on this subject matter. Captain
Lewis and Deputy Bill Velek of the Juvenile Intervention Team (J -Team) commented that not
having a moratorium on would have a negative impact on youth acid the community; while the J -
Team has seen positive enforcement results in previous years, since the passage of Prop 64 there
has been an increase in marijuana arrests. Council inquired if the moratorium would impact
residents receiving medical marijuana through deliveries and Mr. Peterson responded that the
ordinance does not impact medicinal marijuana; inquired regarding medical marijuana retail
facilities and City Attorney Joseph Montes responded that current municipal law prohibits the
facilities in Santa Clarita; and discussed public outreach on this subject and benefits to medicinal
marijuana for the community.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES:
Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting in memory of Dennis Marazitto at 9:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
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