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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-11 - MINUTES - REGULAR MTG MINS FROM THE 11/27/2018 MTG (2)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, November 27, 2018 —Minutes— 6:00 PM INVOCATION Councilmember Smyth delivered the invocation. City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember 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 Addressing the Council on Approval of Agenda was Doug Fraser. Motion by Kellar, second by McLean, to approve the agenda pulling item 9 for Council comment and items 6, 7, 9, and 10 public comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. I RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA I U AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor Weste and Council recognized Assembly Member Dante Acosta for his outstanding service to the residents of Santa Clarita during his tenure in the California Legislature and presented him with a key to the City of Santa Clarita. Mayor Weste and Council recognized the Salvation Army, Santa Clarita Valley Corps, for their unending work in support of residents in the Santa Clarita Valley and presented representatives from the Salvation Army with a certificate. PRESENTATIONS Management Analyst Rebecca Widdison presented survey results from the biennial public opinion poll. as Council commented on community engagement and inquired about the high number of v respondents' "no answer" to questions regarding issues of concern, and Dr. Timothy McLarney, President of True North Research, Inc., responded that a high number of "no answer" is a good Ch indicator that the City is doing a great job. v PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Shani Tyson, regarding the Valencia High School Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Club; and Elaine Ballace, regarding changes to Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC) 6.04 and affordable housing. Council addressed comments made regarding seniors and housing issues. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin recognized Ms. Tyson's comments and will have staff reach out to her for opportunities to engage with the DECA club; and commented that the Council is very supportive of seniors through funding and providing subsidies to help seniors with many projects, programs, and housing opportunities. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem McLean announced that she recently attended two High Speed Rail Authority meetings where she spoke regarding Santa Clarita's preferred route and the City's concerns and needs; commented that on Saturday, Homes for Families held a key ceremony where 25 families received keys to their new homes; thanked staff for the amazing Light Up Main Street event; and commented on continuing with the Homeless Task Force meetings to solicit funds to help resolve some of the homeless issues. Councilmember Miranda urged all drivers to slow down and enjoy the holidays; and Mayor Pro Tem McLean also added the need to stop running red lights and talking on phones while driving. Councilmember Smyth commented that during last week, Santa Clarita Sheriff Deputies issued over 100 citations for moving violations and 16,000 citations during the last year and as a comparison, the City of Los Angeles issued 17,000 over the same period; and commented that Page 2 over 500 people attended the Thanksgiving dinner served at the Community Center, which was sponsored by Parkway Motors. Mayor Weste commented regarding the Community Center Thanksgiving dinner where a gentleman from the Senior Center was playing the piano and everyone was singing Christmas carols; announced that on December 1, Friends of Hart Park will host a free Christmas event including prayer angels, the Valencia High School Choir, and pictures with Santa; announced that the 27th Annual Fine Craft Show event will be held on December 1 and December 2 at Old Orchard Park where attendees can purchase hand -made gifts; commented that Council has heard citizens regarding traffic and transportation issues and is looking at all options; and commented that the High Speed Rail and Cemex mine projects are both in the same corridor with sensitive land and water issues that need to be addressed at the state and federal level for environmental impacts to the community. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember AYES: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the October 25, 2018, 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 13, 2018, Special Meeting. ITEM 3 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the November 13, 2018, 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. Page 3 U ITEM 5 FISCAL YEAR 2017 AND 2018 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded two grants for a total of $48,519 by the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. JAG allows state and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime, based on local needs and conditions. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Accept Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. 2. Increase estimated revenues in account 206-4461.018 (Justice Assistance Grant 2017) by $23,872 for Fiscal Year 2017 and in account 206-4461.019 (Justice Assistance Grant 2018) by $24,647 for Fiscal Year 2018. Increase estimated expenditures in account 16119-5111.001 (Special Supplies) by $23,872 for Fiscal Year 2017 and in account 16120-5111.001 by $24,647 for Fiscal Year 2018. 4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING EASEMENT, AND APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION AGREEMENT FOR OFFSITE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR TRACT NO. 50283-02 - NEEDHAM RANCH Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve Final Tract Map and accept Offers of Dedication for Tract No. 50283-02; abandon existing easement, and approve acquisition agreement. The map is a subdivision of 40.05 acres into 11 lots, including six open space lots and five industrial/commercial lots, and is located west of Sierra Highway, south of Newhall Avenue. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 50283-02. 2. Accept on behalf of the public the offer of dedication of easement for public use and road purposes; the offer of dedication of easement for sight distance; and the right to prohibit any and all allowable uses within open space. 3. Abandon the existing easement for slope purposes. 4. 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. Page 4 U 5. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 50283-02, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita (City) are paid. 6. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 50283-02, which embodies the approval of said map, the acceptance of the dedications shown thereon, and the abandonment of the easements shown thereon. 7. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 50283-02, 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. 8. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of Final ca v Tract Map for Tract No. 50283-02, which provides for verification that the map is technicallyCh correct. o U 9. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Acquisition Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and Center at Needham Ranch Land, LLC for right-of-way acquisition, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was John Balestra, representing Trammell Crow Company, to answer any questions of the Council; and Sally White, representing SCOPE. City Manager Ken Striplin commented that implementation of the Needham Ranch project has been years in the making, and the buildings are coming to fruition after having met all of their environmental requirements. ITEM 7 APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION, AND REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR TRACT NO. 69164- 02 - VISTA CANYON RANCH; APPROVAL OF GRANT DEED, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON EASEMENT, AND WATER FACTORY INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve Final Tract Map, accept Offers of Dedication, and reject Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for Tract No. 69164-02. Approve Grant Deed, Southern California Edison Easement, and Water Factory Interconnection Agreement. The map is a subdivision of 45.38 acres into 19 lots, including 11 lots for condominium purposes, and is located on the east side of the City of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164-02. 2. Reject irrevocable offer of dedication and grant in fee simple all of Lot 7. Page 5 Accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication of the easements for public use and road purposes; the easements for sanitary sewer and sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes; all sanitary sewers and appurtenant structures; the easements for covered storm drain, appurtenant structures, ingress and egress purposes; the right to prohibit any and all allowable uses within open space; the easement for sight distance; and the right to restrict direct vehicular ingress and egress to Lost Canyon Road. 4. Make findings as follows: (a) this project is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved, and (b) this proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for this design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan required by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code, or any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code. v r 5. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement Ch on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164-02, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid. U 6. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164-02, which embodies the approval of said map, and the acceptance and rejection of dedications shown thereon and the abandonment of the easements. 7. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164-02, 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. 8. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164-02, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct. 9. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant deed and associated documents conveying four acres of City -owned property to Vista Canyon Phase II, LLC, consistent with Condition No. PR 12 of City Council Resolution No. 11-23, subject to City Attorney approval. 10. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant of easement to Southern California Edison for a power vault within the Vista Canyon Water Factory parcel, subject to City Attorney approval. 11. Approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Vista Canyon Water Factory Interconnection Agreement with Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District of Los Angeles County, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Cam Noltemeyer. Page 6 City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the Vista Canyon project had extensive public participation and review, the water factory is not in a flood plain, and the City did not pay for it or build it; and commented that the water factory is providing recycled water to the community. ITEM 8 AWARD CONTRACTS TO MOTORCOACH INDUSTRIES AND GILLIG CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF COMMUTER AND LOCAL BUSES Consideration for the purchase and delivery of two commuter and three local buses. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: ca 1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Motor Coach Industries for the purchase of two 45 -foot compressed natural gas (CNG) powered buses, in an amount v not to exceed $1,697,440, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of r performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. r- 0 U_ 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a contract with Gillig 2 Corporation for the purchase of three 40 -foot CNG buses, in an amount not to exceed °- $1,841,053, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, 0 c subject to City Attorney approval. o ITEM 9 APPROVAL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION'S (METRO) AUTHORITY OFFER TO ACQUIRE 8.26 SQUARE FEET AND 1,578 SQUARE FEET FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT (TCE) OF PROPERTY IN THE NEWHALL PASS OPEN SPACE Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking to acquire 8.26 square feet of property and a Temporary Construction Easement of 1,578 square feet for property in the Newhall Pass Open Space to facilitate construction and operation of the I-5 HOV and Truck Lane Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Approve Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's offer to acquire 8.26 square feet and grant a Temporary Construction Easement of 1,578 square feet for property in the Newhall Pass Open Space to facilitate construction and operation of the I-5 HOV and Truck Lane Project. 2. Increase anticipated revenues for Fiscal Year 2018-19 by $2,500 in revenue account 358-4621.001 Miscellaneous Revenue. 3. Authorize repayment of $887.50 to the Wildlife Conservation Board from revenue account 358-4621.001 Miscellaneous Revenue. 4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents subject to City Attorney Page 7 approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Wendy Langhans. City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the City consulted with the Wildlife Conservation Board for concurrence on the project; this sliver of land along the easement of The Old Road bisects Caltrans' property; and there are no plans to extend the use of the temporary easement after the project is completed. Mayor Weste and Mayor Pro Tem McLean commented about the need of a wildlife corridor under the Interstate 5 and State Route 14 freeways and that Caltrans should engage with the City to accommodate wildlife and not block migratory animals. Mr. Striplin clarified that Caltrans owns both sides of the property next to the subject matter and the Wildlife Conservation Board approved the sale and temporary easement. ITEM 10 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 6.04 OF TITLE SIX OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS - CHANGE IN USE REVIEW PROCEDURES" At the regular meeting of the City Council on November 13, 2018, the City Council introduced and passed to second reading an ordinance amending Chapter 6.04 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code to maintain consistency with chapter 6.02. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 6.04 OF TITLE SIX OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS - CHANGE IN USE REVIEW PROCEDURES." Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee; Douglas Fraser, representing manufactured home residents; and Elaine Ballace. City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the Council has spent significant time and resources on the matter of the manufactured home parks and in terms of transparency, there have been several hearings prior to changes to SCMC 6.02 and tonight's item is a simple clean up item that was not addressed during the changes of SCMC 6.02 which affects SCMC 6.04, by changing who hears the appeals from the now -disbanded Mobile Home Rent Adjustment Panel to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Smyth requested clarification for the benefit of the speakers and audience that when an item is on consent, it in no way minimizes public notification, public disclosure, public reading, public participation, or Council action. City Attorney Joseph Montes explained that those items requiring a public hearing are set out in statute and also require special noticing; this type of ordinance does not require a public hearing; and generally, items that have not yet been Page 8 U discussed or dealt with by the City Council are placed under New Business, and items routine in nature or continuation of items and subject matters that Council has previously heard are placed under Consent. Adopted Ordinance No. 18-09 ITEM 11 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST/DECLARING VACANCIES Terms of various Local Appointments will expire on December 31, 2018, and January 7, 2019. This item will initiate the process to fill these vacancies. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the Local Appointments List; 2. Declare vacancies for the Planning Commission, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Arts Commission, Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel, and the City's appointment to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control Board; 3. Approve a four-year term for the City's appointment to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control Board; and 4. Approve the recruitment process for the vacancies. ITEM 12 CHECK REGISTER NO. 23 Check Register No. 23 for the Period 10/12/18 through 10/25/18 and 11/01/18. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 10/15/18 through 10/26/18. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 23. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 13 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.37 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS Senate Bill (SB) 946, known as the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act, was signed by Governor Brown and will take effect on January 1, 2019. The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 11.37 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code to be in compliance with the provisions of SB 946, and to regulate the sale of food and other goods on sidewalks in a manner addressing objective health, safety, and welfare concerns. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF Page 9 U THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.37 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS." Community Preservation Manager Daniel Rivas presented the staff report. Addressing the Council on this item was Sebastian Cazares. Mayor Pro Tem McLean requested language changes to the ordinance; commented that there is APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] some confusion on this matter; and asked that the summary provided in the staff presentation be Marsha McLean, Mayor Pro Tem provided over social media or other news outlets. L City Attorney Montes read aloud Mayor Pro Tem McLean's proposed language change for the Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth first reading of the ordinance in paragraph Section 1, subsection D, findings, as "Because of the v passage of SB 946, in order to regulate sidewalk vending, the City is required to update the Santa Clarita Municipal Code..."; and commented that SB 946 is designed to encourage cities to put aCh permit in place. v Council commented regarding unregulated food which can be harmful to the public, it is reasonable to make sure vendors are in compliance, the state is getting involved in a local issue, and brick and mortar stores are required to have permits and be inspected to ensure proper temperatures for safe food handling. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marsha McLean, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember AYES: Weste, McLean, Kellar, Miranda, Smyth PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II No requests to speak were received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 10