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City Council
Regular Meeting
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Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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Tuesday,
MinutesTuesday, April 24, 2018 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Mayor Weste delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the Regular Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:05 p.m.
111 ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present with the exception of Councilmember 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,pulling Item 8 for public
comment.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Weste and Council recognized John Shaffery, Chris Jacobsen, Calvin Hedman, Ken
Raleigh, and Jason Stauffer for their partnerships and contributing to the success of the Santa
Clarita Business Incubator.
Mayor Pro Tem McLean and Council proclaimed April 27, 2018, as Arbor Day and received a
Tree City USA Award from Abigail Srader of the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection.
PRESENTATIONS
Assistant to the City Manager Jerrid McKenna presented the traffic safety program that focuses
on engineering, enforcement, and education to increase pedestrian and traffic safety. Council
invited the team to the dais to accept a recognition certificate.
Mayor Weste and Council proclaimed the week of April 16 through 22, 2018, as Arts Week in
Santa Clarita and invited Arts Commissioners and Chair Susan Shapiro to accept the
proclamation.
Councilmember Miranda recognized the Boy Scouts for their attendance at the meeting to learn
about civics and receiving their merit badge.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mayor Weste requested Council concurrence to set the public participation speaker time limit to
one minute and allow all 27 speakers to speak at the beginning of the meeting. With
encouragement from the audience, Council concurred.
Addressing the Council regarding Senate Bill 54 (SB 54)were Alan Ferdman, Logan Smith,
David Barlavi, Osiris Pastor, Joe Stellin,Raagib Quraishi, Frank Smathers, Victor Lizano, Bill
Reynolds, Greg Aprahamian, Mark Sears,Nathalie Marg, Annette Burns, Dawn Christensen,
Kimberly Mason, Krystal Mora, Kira Innis, Rob Quan, and Crisael Rodriguez, representing
California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance. Addressing the Council on other subjects were
Sara Brown, regarding the Proclamation for Arts Week and Arts for Santa Clarita; Elaine
Ballace,regarding a City Attorney for the people; John Fosso, regarding Dockweiler; Michael
Feinstein,regarding reorganizing State Legislature; Cam Noltemeyer, regarding the One Valley
One Vision plan; TimBen Boydston,representing Canyon Theatre Guild/Santa Clarita Regional
Theatre, regarding the College of the Canyons agreement and the Summer Musical; and Joanna
Veres, regarding the curfew for minors.
Four written comment cards regarding SB 54 were received by Anne Marie Whalley, Emily Ball,
Rabbi Michael Salonias,and Byron Alvarado.
Five written comment cards regarding Arts Week in Santa Clarita were received by Lisa Barr,
Anne Glover, Hilary Darling, Chebon Marshall, and Diana Kado.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were none.
Council recessed the meeting at 7:09 p.m. and reconvened at 7:17 p.m.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Miranda commented on the 25th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival and
thanked the many City volunteers and staff.
Councilmember Kellar commented on attending many activities over the weekend,but nothing
significant to report.
Mayor Pro Tern McLean commented on attending a stakeholders advisory committee meeting on
April 19 to discuss the Los Angeles Safe Clean Water Initiative and ensuring the funds are used for
compliance programs; announced that on May 10 there will be a Burbank Airport North Station
celebration where the Metrolink train will go directly to the Burbank Airport; invited all to attend
the Triumph Foundation's 7th Annual Wheelchair Sports Festival on April 28 and 29 at the Sports
Complex Gymnasium; and invited the community to attend the annual celebration of international
culture and childhood literacy at Dia De Los Ninos/Dia De Los Libros from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library.
Mayor Weste announced the 41st Annual SCV Dodger Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, at
6:00 p.m.,tickets are available at SCVDodgerDay.com, and the first 40,000 fans in attendance will
receive a commemorative 60th Anniversary Dodgers hat; announced the 2018 Santa Clarita
Concerts in the Park will start the first Saturday in July and continue through the end of August at
7:00 p.m.; and thanked everyone for another successful Cowboy Festival.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Laurene Weste, Marsha McLean, Bob Kellar,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 April 10, 2018, 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.
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ITEM 3
ORDINANCE REGARDING CITY SEAL, CITY LOGOS,AND OTHER CITY LOGOS
An ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 1.04 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code establishing
regulations for the use of the City Seal, City Logos and other City logos.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Introduce and pass to second reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDNANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 1.04 OF TITLE 1, OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE CITY SEAL, CITY LOGOS,
AND OTHER CITY LOGOS.
2. Adopt City of Santa Clarita Policy II-12.1, rescinding the Use of City Logo Policy II-12,
once the ordinance becomes effective.
ITEM 4
FY 2017-18 CITYWIDE MAJOR THOROUGHFARE MEDIAN TURF REMOVAL - MAGIC
MOUNTAIN PARKWAY, PROJECT B0015 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will remove all remaining median turf,modernize irrigation, and install landscaping
on Magic Mountain Parkway from Railroad Avenue to Fairways/Avignon Drive.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the FY 2017-18 Citywide Major Thoroughfare
Median Turf Removal—Magic Mountain Parkway, Project B0015.
2. Award the construction contract to Martinez Landscape Co., Inc., in the amount of$404,393
and authorize a contingency in the amount of$40,439, for a total contract amount not to
exceed$444,832.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 5
CITYWIDE GUARDRAIL UPGRADE, PROJECT M0121 -AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT
This action will fund the design of the Citywide Guardrail Upgrade project. This project will
design upgrades to 30 existing guardrails and end treatments that are damaged or need attention
due to age. This project is federally funded with Highway Safety Improvement Program(HSIP)
funds.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the design contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Citywide Guardrail
Upgrade, Project M0121, in the amount of$146,785 and authorize a contingency in the
amount of$14,678 for a contract amount not to exceed$161,463.
2. Appropriate Miscellaneous Federal Grant funds (229) in the amount of$5,000 to expenditure
account M0121229-5161.001 and increase revenue account 229-4424.009 by $5,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 6
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING
CHAPTER 15.46 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT TO
ALIGN WITH CURRENT AND FUTURE SANTA CLARITA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS
This Ordinance aligns Chapter 15.46 Construction and Demolition Materials Management to the
2016 and future Santa Clarita Green Building Standards Codes for consistent implementation of
the requirements set forth by both codes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council introduce and pass to second reading an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 15.46 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT TO ALIGN WITH CURRENT AND FUTURE SANTA
CLARITA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS."
ITEM 7
AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT TO PREPARE THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PRINCESSA CROSSROADS PROJECT(MASTER CASE NO.
17-104)
Award a contract to Psomas for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for Princessa
Crossroads (Master Case No. 17-104). Princessa Crossroads is a proposed development in the
vicinity of the northeast corner of the future intersection of Golden Valley Road and Via
Princessa. This project includes 925 residential units, 680,000 square feet of new commercial
space, and involves the gap closure of Via Princessa between Sheldon Avenue and Golden
Valley Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract for the preparation of the Princessa Crossroads Environmental Impact
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Report(Master Case 17-104)to Psomas in the amount of$306,646 and authorize a
contingency in the amount of$45,996, for a total contract amount not to exceed $352,642.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 8
AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF OLD TOWN NEWHALL LIBRARY
BOILER
Award contract and appropriate funds for the replacement of the Old Town Newhall Library
boiler.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to Honeywell International, Inc. for the replacement of the Old Town
Newhall Library boiler in the amount of$95,687, plus a 10 percent contingency in the
amount of$9,569, for a total amount not to exceed $105,256.
2. Authorize the appropriation of$105,256 from Public Library fund balance (Fund 309)to
Public Library expenditure account 12051-5161.001.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee,to execute the contract and associated documents,
contingent upon the appropriation of funds by City Council, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Steve Petzold addressed the Council on this item.
ITEM 9
RESOLUTION ADOPTION TO DESIGNATE THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT
OPERATIONS PROGRAM(LCTOP)FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
The Low Carbon Transit Operations Program(LCTOP) is one of several programs that are part
of the Transit, Affordable Housing, and Sustainable Communities Program established by the
California Legislature in 2014 via Senate Bill 862. The LCTOP was created to provide operating
and capital assistance for transit agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve
mobility, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities. As a requirement for funding, a
City Council adopted resolution must be submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any actions
necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance provided by the Fiscal Year 2017-
2018 California Department of Transportation Low Carbon Transit Operations Program.
Adopted Resolution No. 18-12
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ITEM 10
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM FUNDING
Grant submittal for the acquisition of property in the Angeles National Forest Connector
Conceptual Area Protection Plan(CAPP).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of the Mather's Mine Acquisition
Project, also known locally as the Borax Mine property, for an Environmental Enhancement
Mitigation(EEM) Program grant application of$500,000 to the California Natural
Resources Agency and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Mayor Weste commented that this item is an opportunity to apply for a grant and partner with
the Trust for Public Lands to purchase the Borax Mine property, and is a great opportunity for
the valley's future and open space.
Adopted Resolution No. 18-13
ITEM 11
FOURTH OF JULY 2018 FIREWORKS SHOW CONTRACT
Award contract for the Fourth of July 2018 fireworks show for the City of Santa Clarita.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to Exposhows Inc. for the July 4, 2018, fireworks show, for an initial term
of one year, with the option for two additional renewals in an amount not to exceed $25,000
annually.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee,to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval, and execute two renewals at an annual cost not to exceed$25,000 plus the cost of
any Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases.
ITEM 12
PHYSICAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The City of Santa Clarita has a responsibility to track and manage official City records. The
existing system is more than 12 years old and is no longer supported by the manufacturer. This
item makes a recommendation to award a contract for a new physical records management
system.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract in the amount of$83,555, plus a 10 percent contingency in the amount of
$8,356, for a total amount not to exceed$91,911 to Spacesavers Systems Inc. dba Infolinx
System Solutions using the U.S. General Services Administration(GSA) contract#GS-35F-
092AA for the purchase of a new physical records management system and one year of
technical support and maintenance.
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.
ITEM 13
CHECK REGISTER NO. 7
Check Register No. 7 for the Period 03/02/18 through 03/15/18 and 03/22/18. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 03/05/18 through 03/16/18.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 7.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 14
PLUM CANYON PREZONE AND ANNEXATION- FIRST READING: MASTER CASE NO.
18-020; PREZONE 18-001; AND ANNEXATION 18-001
Adopt a resolution approving Master Case No. 18-020, adopting a Negative Declaration and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee,to submit an application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission requesting annexation of approximately 3,118.8 acres of land to the City
of Santa Clarita for the Plum Canyon Annexation Area
RECOMMENDED ACTION:.
City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing;
2. Adopt a resolution approving Master Case No. 18-020, adopting a Negative Declaration and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee,to submit an application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission requesting annexation of approximately 3,118.8 acres of land to the
City of Santa Clarita for the Plum Canyon Annexation Area; and
3. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled"AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
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PREZONE 18-001 (MASTER CASE NO. 18-020)FOR THE PLUM CANYON
ANNEXATION."
Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick reported that all notices by law have been provided.
Associate Planner Hai Nguyen presented the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Weste closed the Public Hearing.
Council discussed the lot sizes at Skyline Ranch; and although this is a large annexation area, it
is positive step for the Santa Clarita Valley.
Adopted Resolution No. 18-14
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: Laurene Weste, Marsha McLean, Bob Kellar, Bill Miranda
ABSENT: Cameron Smyth
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 15
UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
City Council consider an appointment to fill one unscheduled vacancy on the Planning
Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Councilmember Kellar submit a nomination for City Council approval of appointment to fill one
unexpired term of office on the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Kellar commented that Planning Commissioner Charles Heffernan did a
fantastic job; thanked the applicants for their time in applying for the Planning Commission
vacancy; and thanked the interviewing panel, who recommended Phil Hart.
Councilmember Kellar nominated Phil Hart to the Planning Commission and invited Mr. Hart to
say a few words. Mr. Hart commented on the community and that he will be honored and
privileged to serve on the commission.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: Laurene Weste, Marsha McLean, Bob Kellar, Bill Miranda
ABSENT: Cameron Smyth
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
MAYOR
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