HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-09 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
-� Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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Tuesday, January 9, 2018
—Minutes—
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem McLean provided the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem McLean led the flag salute.
City Council Chambers
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 Smyth, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 7 for Public
Comment.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Weste and Council recognized Communications Specialist Kevin Strauss for his work
with the Santa Barbara County Joint Information Center during the tragic Thomas fire in Santa
Barbara, and presented him with a certificate.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Charrise Welch, regarding issues with a local sports bar; Cher
Gilmore, representing the Citizens' Climate Lobby, Santa Clarita Chapter, regarding requesting
an endorsement of congressional action on climate change; Gene Dorio, M.D., regarding a
suicide prevention coalition; Al Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory
Committee, regarding the professionalism of the Sheriff s Department during a recent incident;
and Sandra Cattell, representing the Sierra Club, regarding a proposed resolution to oppose
offshore oil drilling.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding staff following up with Ms. Welch and Dr.
Dorio on issues raised; thanked Mr. Ferdman for recognizing the Sheriff s Department and
commented that this was not the only assault on a deputy recently as a result of social reform;
and requested that Captain Robert Lewis give an update on the condition of the second deputy.
Captain Lewis gave an update on the deputy's condition, stated he is recovering at home, and
thanked the community for their support.
Council commented on their support of the Department and deputies and expressed appreciation
for the community's effective efforts to help through social media.
Mayor Pro Tern McLean requested that the Legislative Committee review Ms. Cattel's proposed
resolution on offshore oil drilling, Councilmember Smyth requested Council consensus to
agendize climate change issues on the January 23rd agenda, and Council concurred with both
requests.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Miranda invited all to view the multiple free art exhibits throughout the eight
galleries located around the City and to visit SantaClaritaArts.com for more information.
Councilmember Smyth invited residents to volunteer for the 2018 Greater Los Angeles
Homeless Count, which will take place on Tuesday, January 23, and visit
TheyCountWillYou.org to register; commented on the recent meeting of the Legislative
Committee where discussion included potential legislative solutions to address the State -
permitted solar panel installation on manufactured home properties without any City approval.
Councilmember Kellar requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Calvin E.
Thomas.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented on attending a recent SCV Chamber of Commerce
Government Affairs and Transportation Committee meeting where it was mentioned that the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will place a moratorium on natural gas service
connections in Los Angeles County, which will greatly affect Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital's
expansion plans; City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the impact of this matter falls under
the Legislative Platform and staff can prepare a response and return to Council at a later date if
necessary; Mayor Weste requested that staff contact the Hospital; and Councilmember Smyth
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requested that State legislators are copied on any correspondence. Mayor Pro Tem Mclean
announced that the Santa Clarita Artists Association recently opened a gallery in Old Town
Newhall on Main and 6th Street; and commented on the City's Resident Service Center (RSC)
where residents can submit online requests at santa-clarita.com/RSC 24 hours a day.
Mayor Weste encouraged residents to submit an original poem at SantaClaritaArts.com for the
first Sidewalk Poetry Project where winning entries will be stamped into concrete on sidewalks
throughout the City; commented on attending the recent groundbreaking for Needham Ranch;
attended, along with Council, the 30 Things in 30 Years Celebration at Charles Helmers
Elementary School; thanked staff for their work on the well -attended 30th Birthday party and
open house; commented on recent legislative efforts on the Saint Francis Dam Disaster
Memorial Act (H.R. 2156 and S. 1926) and the Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act
(H.R. 4086), which is important to Santa Clarita in preserving the valley with open space and
addressing mining issues; and adjourned the meeting in memory of Bobbie Trueblood Davis.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 2017,
Special Meeting.
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 12, 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.
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ITEM 5
APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION OF 176+/- ACRES IN LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 3244-029-020
Preservation of 176 +/- acres of real property for open space.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of 176 +/- acres of real property for the purpose of public recreational
and open space preservation, Assessor's Parcel Number 3244-029-020, at a total cost of
$1,555,000, which includes the property purchase price of $1,500,000, and $25,000 for title,
escrow, taxes and due diligence costs, plus $30,000 for gates, fencing, and signage.
2. Appropriate $1,525,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to
Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.004, for purchase of the
property and due diligence costs.
3. Appropriate $30,000 from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to
Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account 12592-5201.008 for property
improvements.
4. Appropriate $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2017-18 property taxes from Open Space Preservation
District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account
12592-5185.003 for payment of the April 2018 property taxes.
5. Appropriate $10,000 as an annual ongoing expenditure from Open Space Preservation
District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Open Space Preservation District Expenditure Account
12592-5185.003 for the payment of annual property taxes.
6. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to
acquire the property and to execute all documents needed for the purchase of this property,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 6
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT — REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS AND CONTRACT AUTHORITY INCREASES
In response to unanticipated events, such as the December 5 Rye Fire, staff is requesting
appropriation of additional funds and authorization to increase the expenditure authority of
existing landscape maintenance contracts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Appropriate $138,000 from Landscape Maintenance District fund balance (Fund 357) to the
expenditure accounts listed in Attachment A.
2. Approve contract authorization increases in the total annual amount of $117,362 for the
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current contract year in maintenance and repairs, related to the installation of new plant
material for the contracts listed in Attachment B.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 7
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 17.38.075 OF CHAPTER 17.38 TO
TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A SENIOR
MOBILEHOME PARK OVERLAY ZONE
Second reading and adoption of an ordinance establishing a Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay
Zone.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council to adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 17.38.075 OF
CHAPTER 17.38 TO TITLE 17 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING A SENIOR MOBILEHOME PARK OVERLAY ZONE."
Addressing the Council on this item was Carol Fish and Ruth Abejon.
Mayor Weste requested that City Attorney Joseph Montes clarify how the City will enforce the
ordinance. Mr. Montes responded that if the ordinance is adopted, the City would advise the
three parks of their responsibility under the provisions of ordinance to notify the City of new
leases, the City would conduct a biennial survey to confirm compliance, and the City would
enforce any violations of the ordinance through Code Enforcement.
Adopted Ordinance No. 18-01
ITEM 8
CHECK REGISTER NO. 25
Check Register No. 25 for the Period 11/10/17 through 11/23/17 and 11/30/17. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 11/13/17 through 11/24/17.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 25.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 9
SANTA CLARITA PUBLIC LIBRARY TRANSITION
Consideration of Santa Clarita Public Library to transfer services to in-house operation and
staffing.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Board of Library Trustees:
1. Adopt a resolution delegating authority over Library personnel to the Santa Clarita City
Council.
City Council:
1. Authorize staff to proceed with the Santa Clarita Public Library transition to in-house
operation and staffing, effective July 1, 2018, and to take all necessary administrative steps
prior to that time to ensure readiness to serve the public as of July 1, 2018.
2. Adopt a resolution amending the Classification Plan and Salary Schedules to add
classifications for City Library employees.
3. Introduce and pass to second reading an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2.75.030 AND 2.75.040 TO ADD
CERTAIN LIBRARY CLASSIFICATIONS TO THE PERSONNEL SYSTEM BUT
EXCLUDE THE CITY LIBRARIAN AND PTS LIBRARY AIDE FROM THE
COMPETITIVE SERVICE."
4. Adopt a resolution amending the Personnel Rules to provide for a 10 -step salary range for
Library Classifications and to make definition changes consistent with changes to the Santa
Clarita Municipal Code regarding Library Classifications.
5. Amend the budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 to do the following: appropriate $175,241 from
fund balance of the Public Library Fund (Fund 309) to expenditure Account 12050-5161.002
($89,500), and to personnel Accounts 12050-5001.001 through 5011.006 ($85,741) for one-
time Santa Clarita Public Library transition -related costs; and authorize full-time equivalent
positions as detailed herein below.
Management Analyst Rebecca Widdison provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Committee; Lori Rivas; and Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library Boardmembers
Johanne Gaudioso, Tyger White, and Marsha Decker.
One written comment card was submitted by Cheryl Phillips in support of recommendation.
Council thanked the Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library for their invaluable help with the
Library, and discussed the Council's engagement with and ways to improve the public library,
such as adding a fourth library branch.
Councilmember Smyth requested to reestablish a citizen advisory group and Council concurred.
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City Manager Ken Striplin confirmed that he will direct staff to bring the topic of a citizen
advisory committee to the Ad Hoc Library Committee for further discussion; and reiterated that
staff is available for discussion if any members of the public have questions about the financial
analysis of the library positions.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 18-01 and 18-02; and BOLT Resolution No. 18-01
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the regular meeting in memory of Bobbie Trueblood Davis and Calvin
E. Thomas at 7:17 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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