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Home My WebLink About2019-05-14 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)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, May 14, 2019 -Minutes-- 6:00 PM INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Smyth 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 6:02 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Pro Tem 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 Motion by Kellar, second by Miranda, to approve the agenda, pulling items 3 and 7 for Council comment, and items 3 and 8 for Public comment. Mayor McLean requested an amendment to her comments in the April 23, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes under item 5. RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor McLean and Council recognized the Saugus High School Dance Team for winning two separate national contests, the Contest of Champions in Orlando, Florida, and the West Coast Elite in Long Beach, California, and presented the team with certificates. Mayor McLean and Council recognized sixth -grade teacher Ken Newton for organizing Fair Oaks Ranch Community School's annual Read Across America event, celebrating Dr. Seuss and receiving a Guinness World Record, and presented him with a certificate. Mayor McLean and Council proclaimed May as "Bike Month" in Santa Clarita and invited members from the Santa Clarita Valley Bicycle Coalition to accept the proclamation. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There were no requests to speak received. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Miranda commented that May 18 is Armed Forces Day; and announced the upcoming 2019 Concerts in the Park series during the summer, taking place on Saturdays throughout July and August at Central Park. Councilmember Weste invited residents to provide feedback on the City's Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan at bikesantaclarita.com; and announced that the Los Angles Animal Care Foundation has purchased a mobile animal grooming trailer for the Castaic Animal Shelter and for help with animal adoptions and during emergencies, also the Grooming Gives Hope program. Mayor Pro Tem Smyth announced that the Community Homeless Committee will convene soon where a group of Santa Clarita residents, who are attending the UCLA Master's program, will be presenting information to improve the annual homeless count; and commented that the Legislative Committee recently met and agenda items will be presented to the full Council for consideration of formal actions. Councilmember Kellar announced the Memorial Day events taking place at Eternal Valley to honor veterans; and requested adjournment in memory of David Lloyd. Mayor McLean commented on attending the Southern California Association of Governments annual general assembly with Councilmember Miranda to represent the City and attend several workshops; commented on Measure W, approved by the voters, which will increase property tax bills, and is working for residents to receive credit for the tax that is already paid by Santa Clarita residents; and requested adjournment in memory of Jim Robinson. 1 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, 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 April 23, 2019, 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. ITEM 3 CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 11.74 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS Consideration of an urgency ordinance repealing Chapter 11.74 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code relating to sex offender residency restrictions in light of the governing case law, pending lawsuit, and the fact that the residency restrictions are not being enforced by either the California Department of Corrections or the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council introduce and adopt as an urgency ordinance via a 4/5 vote of the City Council entitled, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 11.74 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS." Councilmember Kellar requested that the City Attorney comment on this item. City Attorney Joseph Montes provided a summary of the repeal of Jessica's Law by California Supreme Court decision, the lawsuit filed against the City, Megan's Law, and enforcement by the Sheriffs Department. City Manager Ken Striplin further commented that enforcement of current laws and monitoring of sex offenders will not change due to the urgency ordinance; and commented that Captain Robert Lewis is available to speak about local law enforcement's monitoring efforts of registered offenders. Page 3 Captain Robert Lewis commented that the Sheriffs Department no longer enforces Jessica's Law; however, they do enforce Megan's Law and register Penal Code Section 290 registrants every Thursday, as well as perform address verifications for registered sex offenders twice a year. Council thanked law enforcement staff for their work; inquired about the Thursday check - ins and repeat offenders, and Captain Lewis responded that the check -ins are conducted weekly, which is not provided by most other Sheriff stations, and is unaware of repeat offenders. Council inquired of the City Attorney what would likely result if the City did not repeal the ordinance that is currently not being enforced; and Mr. Montes responded that the lawsuit would continue, the court could eliminate the City's ordinance as invalid, and the City could potentially be responsible for the plaintiffs attorney fees. Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Petzold. Council thanked the Sheriffs Department for their current, proactive actions; commented on future constitutional alternatives for the safety of citizens and availability of registry information; commented on the continued loss of local control; and concurred to return this issue to the Council at a future meeting. Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 19-1 ITEM 4 GRANT REQUEST FOR LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Resolution adoption to designate the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Funds from the California Department of Transportation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the 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 2018-19 California Department of Transportation Low Carbon Transit Operations Program. Adopted Resolution No. 19-10 ITEM 5 JOINT RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO TRANSFER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LMD) ZONE 14 B (VALENCIA AREA -WIDE ANNEX B) FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO THE CITY Joint resolution between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Santa Clarita to transfer Landscape Maintenance District Zone 14B (Valencia Area -wide Annex B) from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution transferring Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) administration and maintenance responsibilities for LMD Zone 1-1B (Valencia Area -wide Page 4 Annex B) from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita. Adopted Resolution No. 19-11 ITEM 6 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING ZONE ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF AVENUE TIBBITTS FROM ANZA DRIVE TO AVENUE HOPKINS Establish a No Stopping Zone along the east side of Avenue Tibbitts from Anza Drive to Avenue Hopkins to accommodate a bicycle lane. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution establishing a No Stopping Zone along the east side of Avenue Tibbitts from Anza Drive to Avenue Hopkins. Adopted Resolution No. 19-12 ITEM 7 SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EASEMENT FOR SLOPE PURPOSES ALONG VALLEY STREET SOUTH OF LYONS AVENUE Summary vacation of an easement for slope purposes along Valley Street south of Lyons Avenue at 24753 Valley Street. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of an easement for slope purposes, as described in Exhibit "A" Legal Description and as shown on Exhibit `B" Exhibit Map. 2. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder's office. Councilmember Weste inquired regarding a future pathway or walkway along Valley Street, and Shannon Pickett, Assistant City Engineer, responded that there were two conditions of approval for this project: one to vacate a two -foot wide strip for slope easement and the second to grant a four feet of additional right of way to comply with the general plan and circulation element for a future pathway. Adopted Resolution No. 19-13 ITEM 8 APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO GRAFFITI TRUCKS Approve the purchase of two graffiti trucks in an amount not to exceed $120,000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve and authorize the purchase of two graffiti trucks from Theodore Robins Ford for a Page 5 total amount not to exceed $120,000. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Petzold. City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the City attempts to purchase vehicles locally by providing outreach through a Request for Proposal (RFP); and no local dealers responded. ITEM 9 APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR A CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY TO BE INSTALLED ON A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION TOWER LOCATED ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 2860-014-900 A License Agreement between the City of Santa Clarity and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, also known as AT&T Mobility, has been requested. AT&T Mobility has received approval from the City's Planning Commission and Southern California Edison to place a cellular communications facility located at APN 2860-014-900 on the northernmost SCE tower. This tower is located on a City -owned parcel along the south fork ofthe Santa Clara River. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve a License Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and New Cingular PCS, LLV, to install cellular communication equipment on the Southern California Edison electrical transmission tower located on property owned by the City of Santa Clarita. 2. Increase anticipated revenues for Fiscal Year 2018-19 by $3,500 in account 100.4012.004 Franchise Fees -Others. Increase anticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2019-20 by $18,000 in account 100.4012.004 Franchise Fees -Others. 3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute all documents subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. ITEM 10 AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES Award professional services contracts to L Burrows Graphic Design and Production and McGregor Shott, Inc., in the amount of up to $75,000 for each design firm, with the option of two additional annual renewals. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award professional services contracts to L Burrows Graphic Design and Production and McGregor Shott, Inc., in the amount of up to $75,000 for each design firm, with the option of two additional annual renewals for graphic design services. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE SAND CANYON TRAIL PROJECT Authorization for staff to submit a grant application to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for development of the Sand Canyon Trail Project in the amount of $111,000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of an application for grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Specified Grant Project for the construction and improvements of the Sand Canyon Trail. Adopted Resolution No. 19-14 ITEM 12 CHECK REGISTER NO. 09 Check Register No. 09 for the Period 03/29/19 through 04/11/19 and 04/18/19. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 04/01/19 through 04/12/19. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 09. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II There were no additional requests to speak received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting in memory of Jim Robinson and David Lloyd at 7:00 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 7 1