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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, July 9, 2019
INVOCATION
-Minutes-
6:00 PM
Councilmember Miranda 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 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
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 Weste, second by Miranda, to approve the agenda, pulling item 7, for public
comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor McLean and Council recognized Malia Brauer, a local youth who was featured on FOX
television show, MasterChef Junior, congratulating her culinary achievement, and presented her
with a certificate.
Councilmember Miranda and Council recognized the City of Santa Clarita's Aquatic staff for
earning the 2018 Top Training Provider Award from the American Red Cross National Provider
Recognition Awards Committee.
Mayor McLean and Council presented a City proclamation designating July 2019 as Park and
Recreation Month in the City of Santa Clarita to Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Commission Chair Victor Lindeheim, Vice -Chair Diana Boone, and Commissioner Don
Cruikshank.
PRESENTATIONS
South Coast Air Quality Management District Board Member Michael A. Cacciotti provided a
report, highlighting the City's partnership with the Air Quality Management District, updates on
current activities and opportunities.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman regarding the City's budget; and Sandra Cattell
regarding electric vehicle charging stations and firework safety concerns.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were no staff comments.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Kellar mentioned the successful 4th of July parade and thanked all of those who
participated in the event.
Councilmember Weste requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Dr. Alan
Barbakow, a local orthodontist and longtime resident; and commented on the 4th of July Parade.
Councilmember Miranda announced that the first Concerts in the Park took place on July 6 and
will be held each Saturday night through August 24. Residents can visit the City's website at
santa-clarita.com/concerts to see the full line up of performers.
Mayor McLean encouraged residents to stay connected with the City of Santa Clarita on social
media platforms and to receive specific City -related notifications, residents can subscribe to the
mailing list located at santa-clarita.com/eNotify; and announced local 7th through 12th grade
students have been invited to submit artwork for a chance to have it featured on T-shirts for the
September 21 River Rally and that additional information can be found online at
GreenSantaClarita. com.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: McLean, Smyth, Kellar, Miranda, Weste
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 25, 2019, Special
Meeting.
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 25, 2019, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 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.
ITEM 4
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 516
Authored by Assembly Member David Chiu (D-17-San Francisco), Assembly Bill 516 proposes
to repeal existing law that authorizes local agencies to immobilize or tow vehicles that are in
violation of specific parking or traffic laws.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose
Assembly Bill 516 (Chiu) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Chiu, Santa
Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and
the League of California Cities.
ITEM 5
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1112
Authored by Assembly Member Laura Friedman (D-43-Glendale), Assembly Bill 1112
authorizes cities and counties to regulate the operation and use of shared mobility devices.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support
Assembly Bill 1112 (Friedman), if amended, and transmit position statements to Assembly
Member Friedman, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative
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committees, Governor Newsom, and the League of California Cities.
ITEM 6
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1286
Authored by Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi (D-66-Torrance), Assembly Bill 1286 proposes
to require shared mobility providers to enter into an agreement with a local authority, prior to the
operation of shared mobility devices within a jurisdictional area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support
Assembly Bill 1286 (Muratsuchi) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member
Muratsuchi, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees,
Governor Newsom, and the League of California Cities.
ITEM 7
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 330
Authored by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-9-Berkeley), Senate Bill 330 proposes to declare a
statewide housing emergency to be in effect until January 1, 2025, and restricts certain local land
use authority, including: zoning, design standards, parking, and overall application standards
related to specific residential developments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Senate
Bill 330 (Skinner) and transmit position statements to Senator Skinner, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and the League of
California Cities.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Committee.
One written comment card was received by John Musella, representing the SCV Chamber of
Commerce, in support of the recommended action.
Mayor Pro Tem. Smyth took the opportunity to recognize the upcoming retirement of
Intergovernmental Relations Manager Michael Murphy and the work he and the
Intergovernmental Relations Office does to keep Council informed regarding state legislation.
Mayor Mclean commented on erosion of local control.
ITEM 8
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO WATER RECYCLING
REQUIREMENTS FOR RECYCLED WATER USERS
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the establishment and enforcement of regulations
pursuant to Water Recycling requirements.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS
PURSUANT TO WATER RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR RECYCLED WATER
USERS."
Adopted Ordinance No. 19-3
ITEM 9
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT CONTRACT AUTHORITY INCREASE
Approval of contract expenditure authority to five (5) existing landscape maintenance contracts
for re -occurring, unanticipated, and one-time work associated with operational management of
various Landscape Maintenance Zones.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve contract authorization increases in the total annual amount of $295,199 for re-
occurring, unanticipated, and one-time work associated with the annexation of Plum Canyon
and Skyline Ranch, maintenance and repairs within multiple Landscape Maintenance Zones,
and reserve projects related to the installation of new trees and plant materials for the
contracts listed in Attachment A.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents
subject to City Attorney approval.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK PLAY AREA AND SHADE STRUCTURE PHASES I AND II,
PROJECT P4017 - APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS
This project will update and improve Mountain View Park on the east and west sides of Seco
Canyon Road. Identified improvements include the removal and replacement of the current play
areas, the addition of a play structure for children ages 2-5, a play structure for children ages 5-
12, and a swing area. Additionally, this project will install rubberized and wood fiber play
surfacing, four new shade structures, and a picnic pavilion.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the Design -Build contracts for Mountain View Park Play Area and Shade Structure
Phases I and II, Project P4017.
2. Approve the use of a "piggyback" contract to purchase and install play equipment, wood
fiber and rubberized surfacing from P1ayPower LT Farmington, Inc., through the Sourcewell
(formerly NJPA) cooperative purchasing contract (contract #030117-LTS) in the amount of
$423,441, plus a contingency of $42,344, for a total contract amount not to exceed $465,785.
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3. Approve the use of a "piggyback" contract to purchase and install shade structures from
Shade Structures, Inc., through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract (contract
4030117-LTS) in the amount of $217,997, plus a contingency of $21,800 and $20,710 for
out-of-state tax for a total contract amount not to exceed $260,507.
4. Authorize the continued appropriation of $276,358 in the Landscape Maintenance District
Fund (Fund 357) from Fiscal Year 2018-19 to Fiscal Year 2019-20 and appropriate to
expenditure account P4017357-5161.001.
5. Authorize the one-time appropriation of funds in the amount of $497,115 from the Landscape
Maintenance District Fund Balance (Fund 357) to expenditure account P4017357-5161.001.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, or
modify the awards in the event impossibility of performance arises, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 11
MITEL PHONE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
The City of Santa Clarita utilizes a Mitel Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system to
communicate with residents and staff. This item makes a recommendation to award a three-year
contract for the maintenance and support required to keep the phone system functioning properly
and efficiently.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a three-year contract for maintenance and support of the City of Santa Clarita's Mitel
phone system to IntelesysOne, Inc., in the amount of $60,738 plus a 10 percent contingency
in the amount of $6,074, for a total amount not to exceed $66,812.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
CHECK REGISTER NO. 13
Check Register No. 13 for the Period 05/24/19 through 06/06/19 and 06/13/19. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 05/27/19 through 06/07/19.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 13.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE THE JOBS CREATION OVERLAY
ZONE (MASTER CASE NO. 19-002)
First reading of an ordinance to create the Jobs Creation Overlay Zone (JCOZ), with the primary
focus of increasing high -quality employment opportunities and improving the City's
jobs/housing balance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing.
2. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING MASTER CASE NO. 19-0029
CONSISTING OF ZONE CHANGE 19-001, UNIFIED DEVELOMENT CODE
AMENDMENT 19-0019 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 19-002, FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JOBS CREATION OVERLAY ZONE."
Mayor McLean opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick announced that all notices required by law have been provided.
Associate Planner David Peterson provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council in support of this item was Lucas Rowe, representing the Valley Industry
Association; John Musella, representing SCV Chamber of Commerce; and Holly Schroeder,
representing SCV Economic Development Committee.
Addressing the Council in a neutral position was Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon
Country Advisory Committee; Hunt Braly, representing SCV Chamber of Commerce; and Steve
Petzold.
Council requested responses to be provided regarding the public speakers comments, and Mayor
McLean asked for clarification of the specific conditions to approve parking reductions.
Mr. Peterson responded that currently the City's Unified Development Code allows up to a 20
percent parking reduction, requires parking analysis, approval would be under the Community
Development Director's discretion, and it would be subject to an appeal process. Saugus
Speedway fit the employment focused zone criteria. Valencia Town Center is a commercial
center for the City and located where height of buildings is already established. A building
requiring more than five stories would need to go through additional permitting, as well as
approval by the Planning Commission.
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Councilmember Weste commented she appreciates the opportunity to have an impact on
esthetics and architecture of new infrastructure built within the community; to ensure trails are
tied in to industrial and commercial buildings; and to focus on drop off and pick up of local
business commuters from transit centers.
Mayor McLean closed the public comments.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 11
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Marsha McLean, Cameron Smyth, Bob Kellar, Laurene Weste
NAYS: Bill Miranda
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 14
DOCKWEILER DRIVE EXTENSION, PROJECT S3023 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT
This design contract will provide for design services for the extension of Dockweiler Drive,
which will provide a connection along the approved alignment from the existing terminus of
Dockweiler Drive to Railroad Avenue at 13th Street.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the design contract to MNS Engineers, Inc., for design services for the Dockweiler
Drive Extension, Project S3023 in the amount of $2,538,786, and authorize a contingency in
the amount of $507,757, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,046,543.
2. Authorize the execution of a design services agreement with the Southern California
Regional Rail Authority (operating as Metrolink) in the amount of $219,450 and authorize a
.contingency in the amount of $21,945, for a total contract amount not to exceed $241,395 for
services to include project management, design review, permit processing, flagman service,
and the design of the signal communication and the Positive Train Control system for the
13th Street rail crossing.
3. Appropriate Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare (Fund 302) funds in the amount of
$2,500,000 into expenditure account S3023302-5161.001 and Transportation Development
Act, Article 8 (Fund 233) funds in the amount of $787,938 into expenditure account
S3023233-5161.001.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Councilmember Weste recused herself from participating on this item due to the proximity of her
property to the subject matter.
Assistant City Engineer Mike Hennaway provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Committee; Mitch Hopewell, representing The Master's University; Bill Bolde,
representing The Master's University; Sandra Cattell; and Trisha Lunnetta.
A written comment card was received by Joe Morelli in opposition and Bryan Kortcamp in
support.
Mayor McLean requested two lanes with a median to be constructed versus four lanes with a
median, encouraging a reduction of speed throughout the surrounding neighborhoods; a study to
be conducted to review the impact of noise and headlights coming down to the residential areas;
and to respond to comments made by public speakers of the item.
Mr. Hennaway responded that the road will be graded to accommodate four lanes, however it
will be striped for two lanes until build out or the need for additional lanes based on traffic
volumes; Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District encompasses multiple roads including
Dockweiler Drive for funding new roads; there will be extensive public outreach to all residents
and businesses within surrounding areas of Placerita Canyon, Newhall, and Dockweiler Drive;
information about the road, property and right of way can be reviewed in the environmental
impact report located on the City's website; and the proposed roundabout will included three
alternative options to be provided to residents for feedback.
Councilmembers Kellar and Miranda commented that public safety needs to continue to be an
important factor within the community and, therefore, support this item.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 01
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: Marsha McLean, Cameron Smyth, Bob Kellar, Bill Miranda
RECUSED: Laurene Weste
Councilmember Weste returned to the dais.
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NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 15
DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO ALTERNATE VOTING
DELEGATES FOR THE 2019 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for October 16-18, 2019, in
Long Beach. In order to vote at the General Assembly Meeting, the City Council is asked to
designate a voting delegate. The City Council may also appoint up to two alternate voting
delegates.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council appoint a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates for the City of
Santa Clarita for the 2019 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Governmental Relations Manager Michael Murphy provided the staff report.
The City Council moved to appoint Mayor McLean as the delegate and Councilmember Miranda
as an alternate.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: McLean, Smyth, Kellar, Miranda, Weste
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council was Joe Morelli, regarding the request for additional roads to be built
within the community; and Steve Petzold, regarding City Council Election 2020.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting in memory of Dr. Alan Barbakow at 8:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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