HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-10 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
AGENDA
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
How to Address the City Council
Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 members of the public are afforded the
opportunities 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. 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. If you wish to provide information to the Council, 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.
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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)
Any writings or documents distributed to a majority of the members of the City Council
regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in
ing normal business
hours. These writings or documents will also be available for review at the meeting.
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INVOCATION
Kellar
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
FLAG SALUTE
Led by Boy Scout Pack 499 and Troop 499
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
Proclaim April 15-21, 2018, as Volunteer Week
Santa Clarita Christian School Boys Basketball for their CIF Titles
Donate Life California Proclamation
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
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 REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
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 March 27, 2018 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 March 27, 2018 Regular Meeting.
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.
4. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING CANNABIS-
RELATED COMMERCIAL LAND USES AND RESTRICTING THE HOME
CULTIVATION OF CANNABIS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH
PROPOSITION 64 (MASTER CASE NO. 17-266) - An ordinance prohibiting
commercial cannabis businesses and regulating the home cultivation of cannabis.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE
NO. 17-266, CONSISTING OF UDC AMENDMENT 17-003, AMENDING VARIOUS
CHAPTERS OF TITLE 17 (UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CANNABIS-RELATED
COMMERCIAL LAND USES AND THE HOME CULTIVATION OF CANNABIS.
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5. OFFSHORE DRILLING RESOLUTION - At the request of Mayor Pro Tem McLean,
at the January 9, 2018, City Council meeting, the City Council directed the Legislative
Committee to review a resolution on offshore drilling and provide direction to staff. On
March 19, 2018, the City Council Legislative Committee recommended staff to draft a
resolution, modeled on the resolution adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors, and recommended the City Council to adopt a resolution.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
offshore drilling, modeled on the resolution adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of
Supervisors, and transmit letters to Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Kamala Harris,
Representative Steve Knight and the Secretary of The United States Department of
Interior.
6. STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE RESOLUTION 96 - Authored by Senator Scott
Wilk (R-21-Antelope Valley) and Senator Henry Stern (D-27-Canoga Park), Senate
Resolution 96 proposes to urge the President of the United States, Congress, the United
States Department of Interior, and the United States Bureau of Land Management to take
action related to the proposed CEMEX mining project in Soledad Canyon.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a support position on Senate Resolution 96 (Wilk and Stern) and
state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Brown, and the
League of California Cities.
7. 2017-18 ANNUAL CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROJECTS
M0125 AND T0052 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - The 2017-18
Annual Concrete Rehabilitation Program projects M0125 and T0052 consist of 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 construction plans and specifications for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Annual
Concrete Rehabilitation Program projects M0125 and T0052.
2. Award the construction contract to FS Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $686,192
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $73,808, for a total contract amount not
to exceed $760,000.
3. Authorize the transfer of project savings in the amount of $10,000 in General Fund -
Capital from the 2016-17 Sidewalk Replacement Program, expenditure account
M0116601-5161.001 to expenditure account M0125601-5161.001.
4. Authorize transfer of $50,000 from the Council Contingency expenditure account
19300-5141.001 to Urban Forestry expenditure account 14507-5161.001.
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5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
8. ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REGIONAL STORM
WATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES PRELIMINARY DESIGN
INVESTIGATION, DESIGN, AND GREEN STREET LOW IMPACT
DEVELOPMENT DECISION TOOL, PROJECT R3008 AWARD DESIGN
CONTRACT - This action will approve a design contract for Regional Stormwater Best
Management Practices and a decision tool for Green Street Low Impact Development.
The regional project would direct storm water and nuisance water into a large infiltration
facility where it will percolate into the soil, both treating pollutants and recharging
groundwater. In addition, a decision tool for Green Streets will be designed to assist in
identifying areas within the City's right-of-way for treating roadway runoff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the design contract to Pace Advance Water Engineering, for the Enhanced
Watershed Management Program Regional Storm Water Best Management Practices
Preliminary Design Investigation, Design, and Green Street Low Impact
Development Decision Tool, Project R3008, in the amount of $774,534, and
authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount $77,453, for a total contract amount
not to exceed $851,987.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
9. CHECK REGISTER NO. 6 - Check Register No. 6 for the Period 02/16/18 through
03/01/18 and 03/08/18. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 02/19/18 through
03/02/18.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register
No. 6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE DOCKWEILER
DRIVE EXTENSION AT LYONS AVENUE, PROJECT S3023 - An Environmental
Impact Report was prepared for the Lyons Avenue/Dockweiler Drive Extension project.
There are two resolutions for the City Council to adopt: 1) certifying the Final
Environmental Impact Report, and 2) approving the alignment of Dockweiler Drive, in
accordance with the City of Santa Clarita's General Plan, and authorizing staff to submit
an application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for applicable
improvements to the 13th Street at-grade rail crossing.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the continued Public Hearing and receive the staff report, presentation, and
public comments.
2. Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State
Clearinghouse Number 2013082016) prepared for the Lyons Avenue/Dockweiler
Drive Extension project, which includes the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Environmental Findings, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and
the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
3. Adopt a resolution approving the alignment of the Dockweiler Drive Extension as
described in the Final Environmental Impact Report as Alternative 2 (alignment to
Arch Street/13th Street without at-grade rail crossing at Lyons Avenue), and
authorizing staff to submit an application to the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) for applicable improvements to the 13th Street at-grade rail
crossing.
NEW BUSINESS
11. REDUCING CRIME AND KEEPING CALIFORNIA SAFE ACT OF 2018 - The
Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018 is a proposed initiative to
potentially be placed on the November 6, 2018, General Election ballot. The initiative
proposes to amend the State Constitution to increase penalties for certain theft-related
crimes, reclassifies some nonviolent crimes as violent crimes, changes community
supervision practices, and requires DNA collection from adults convicted of certain
misdemeanors.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018 and transmit position statements to Santa
legislative delegation, the League of California Cities, and any other
appropriate organizations.
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
In memory of Cheryl Hazama and Steve Stone
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FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held April 24, 2018, at 6:00 PM in the
Council Chambers, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
CERTIFICATION
On April 5, 2018, I, Mary Cusick, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified
City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall.
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Mary Cusick
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
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