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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-26 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)1 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA City Council Regular Meeting Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees 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, March 26, 2019 -Minutes- 6:00 PM INVOCATION Councilmember Kellar delivered the invocation. City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Mayor McLean called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Ron Diamond, representing Southwest Regional Council of Carpenter's Local 661, played the National Anthem on his harmonica. 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 Miranda, to approve the agenda, amending the March 12, 2019, Meeting Minutes and pulling item 2 for Council comment and a separate vote. no it was so ordered. I RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor McLean and Council recognized Cambria and Maci Lawrence for their successful "Keep the Pressure" campaign and their ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of the community. Mayor McLean and Council proclaimed April 7 through April 13, 2019, as "Library Week" in Santa Clarita in celebration of the American Library Association's National Library Week and presented the proclamation to City Librarian Shannon Vonnegut and members of the Library staff. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding a recycled water project; and Steve Petzold, regarding the sale of cannabis. STAFF COMMENTS Councilmember Weste commented on recycled water, the lawsuit filed against the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, and that the agency will move forward as soon as a decision is rendered. Mayor McLean commented that the City is installing purple pipe throughout the medians to be ready for recycled water. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Miranda announced free admission to the 26`" Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at the William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall on April 13 and 14, and invited the community to learn more by visiting CowboyFestival.org. Councilmember Weste announced two additional events during the Cowboy Festival that includes a Friday night dance at Hart Park and a tribute to Johnny Cash on Saturday night; and requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Leonard "Pete" Duncan and Russell T. Cochran. Mayor Pro Tem Smyth announced that the legislative committee will bring a few agenda items to the next Council meeting; and commented it was good to see Santa Clarita residents of all faiths come together for the local candle -light vigil held in honor of the tragic events that happened in New Zealand. Councilmember Kellar announced that the Interior Board of Land Appeals made a ruling on the CEMEX matter, including that CEMEX's mining rights in Soledad Canyon will expire July 2020; and commented that it is a victory for the City, having fought the mine for the last 20 years, and the City will remain vigilant and track this issue until all contracts are expired. Mayor McLean commented that the City broke ground on the new Canyon Country Community Center site, marking the beginning of the first phase of construction; and invited residents to attend the 42nd Annual Santa Clarita Dodger Day on Saturday, May 11, at 6:10 p.m. and to purchase tickets at SCVDodgerDay.com. Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR Approved Consent Calendar, pulling Agenda Item 2 for a separate vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember AYES: McLean, Smyth, Kellar, Miranda, Weste ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 12, 2019, Regular Meeting. ITEM 2 MOVED TO ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE ITEM 3 2018-19 CITYWIDE MAJOR THOROUGHFARE MEDIAN TURF REMOVAL - VIA PRINCESSA, PROJECT B0016 - AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will remove the existing turf and replace it with a new landscape pallet, and install water -efficient irrigation and new concrete paver maintenance strips on Via Princessa from Sierra Highway to Weyerhauser Way. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2018-19 Citywide Major Thoroughfare Median Turf Removal — Via Princessa, Project B0016. 2. Award the construction contract to Greener Environments, Inc., in the amount of $244,717 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $24,472, for a total contract amount not to exceed $269,189. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 4 CONTRACT AWARD TO THE MOUNTAINS RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (MBCA) FOR RANGER PATROL SERVICES IN OPEN SPACE AREAS The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) is currently providing ranger patrol services in City -owned open space areas. This contract will allow the City to continue to utilize MRCA ranger patrol services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a three-year contract with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for ranger patrol services for the City of Santa Clarita open space areas, with the options of two additional annual renewals, in the amount of $102,000, plus a 10% contingency in the am amount of $10,200 for a total annual contract amount not to exceed $112,200. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, including subsequent annual renewals, in accordance with the terms of the contract, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 5 ! WTT/ T) T1 Tll Tl'IT 1T/ ^! l,tir klr%1 Kr,U13 1 EiC 1V V. UO Check Register No. 06 for the Period 02/15/19 through 02/28/19 and 03/07/19. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 02/18/19 through 03/01/19. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 06. ITEMS PULLED FOR A SEPARATE VOTE ITEM 2 AMENDING NORMS AND PROCEDURES FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS At the December 11, 2018, City Council meeting, the City Council directed that an agenda item be brought forward to consider the adoption of Robert's Rules of Order or Rosenberg's Rules of Order for the conduct of City Council meetings. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council to consider adoption of a resolution amending the Council Norms and Procedures for Council meetings and related functions and activities to include modified Rosenberg's Rules of Orders. Councilmember Miranda commented that he is in favor of Rosenberg's Rules of Order and the order of votes for amended and substitute motions as written by the League of California Cities and requested to not amend Rosenberg's Rules of Order. Mayor McLean commented that amending the order of votes in Rosenberg's Rules of Order would not allow all to be heard and concurred that the Rules of Order should be adopted as it stands; requested a separate vote on this matter; and requested that the added language in red underline in the proposed resolution be eliminated; and would prefer to bring back any new exception to Rosenberg's Rules of Order separately. City Attorney Joseph Montes clarified that the intent of the added language in the resolution is to amend the current Norms and Procedures, which is inconsistent with Rosenberg's Rules of Order on the following two topics: 1) Council has adopted a rule that an abstention, with no conflict of interest, is counted as a yes vote to the motion; and 2) motions to reconsider must be made by a member of the majority, and must be taken up either at the meeting where it was considered or at the next regular meeting. Mr. Montes further clarified that Rosenberg's Rules of Order would not replace the Council Norms and Procedures since the Norms and Procedures cover a variety of topics; and the redline in the resolution would preserve the two exceptions to Rosenberg's Rules of Order. Councilmember Kellar supported Mayor McLean's request for a separate vote and commented that he supports the change in order of votes to be fair to the Councilmember who made an original motion, and the Council has a right to make adjustments to rules; and made a motion to approve this item as written with staff s recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Smyth inquired regarding Robert's Rules of Order, order of votes, and City Attorney Joseph Montes clarified that Robert's Rules of Order would take the motions in reverse order as well, but nominations would be voted on in the order they were made. Councilmember Miranda indicated that he was in favor of that order of votes as a compromise. Councilmember Smyth inquired if Council could adopt Robert's Rules of Order and maintain the current Council exceptions, and Mr. Montes clarified that the Council could adopt any rules and modify them. Council discussed the choice between a compromise and staff s recommendation, fair treatment, and other cities' order of votes. Councilmember Weste made a motion to second Councilmember Kellar's motion. Councilmember Kellar commented that Council has always had an opportunity to make statements, even after a motion and second is made. RESULT: APPROVED [3 TO 21 MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bob Kellar, Laurene Weste NAYS: Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda r NEW BUSINESS ITEM 6 DESIGNATION OF A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE The City Council is asked to join the San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative and designate a delegate and alternate delegate to represent the City of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council designate one City Council Member to be the delegate and designate Masis Hagobian, Administrative Analyst, as the alternate delegate to the San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative. Intergovernmental Relations Manager Michael Murphy presented the staff report. Mayor McLean commented that she was contacted by a representative of the San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative which asked if Santa Clarita would like to become a Page 5 member; and requested to be the City's delegate due to her past work with many members of the Collaborative on a regional basis. Mayor Pro Tem Smyth inquired about the other communities that are a part of the Collaborative and Mayor McLean listed the members, who are from various agencies in Southern California. Councilmember Weste also requested to be the City's delegate due her work on creating the Open Space District, service on the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and work with the Rim of the Valley and other agencies. Councilmember Kellar inquired how many committees Mayor McLean and Councilmember Weste are members of and City Manager Ken Striplin responded that Mayor McLean sits on 11 committees and Councilmember Weste sits on 9 committees, with two of Mayor McLean's committee a requirement of a sitting Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem Smyth commented that this is a good position for the Mayor to hold and nominated Mayor McLean and Councilmember Weste to serve as alternate, and further clarified that the delegate should not always be the Mayor, but should be now as a first time delegate. Council discussed staff s recommendation of Administrative Analyst, Masis Hagobian, as the Alternate. City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the Council may designate Councilmembers as Delegate and Alternate and still have staff work with the Committee. Motion by Smyth, second by McLean to nominate Mayor McLean as Delegate and Councilmember Weste as Alternate. On roll call vote: Ayes: Smyth Noes: Miranda, Kellar, Weste Abstain: McLean Absent: None Motion failed. Motion by Kellar, second by Miranda to nominate Councilmember Weste as Delegate and Mayor McLean as Alternate. On roll call vote: Ayes: Weste, Kellar, Smyth, N iranda, McLean Noes: None Absent: None Motion carried. Page 6 1 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember AYES: McLean, Smyth, Kellar, Miranda, Weste PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II There were none. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting in memory of Russell T. Cochran and Leonard "Pete" Duncan at 7:21 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 1 MAYOR Page 7