HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-08 - AGENDAS - REGULAR (2)AGENDA
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How to Address the City Council
Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 members of the public are afforded the
opportunities to address the City Council. You may address the Council once per meeting during
Public Participation on any matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed on the
agenda. Public Participation speaker's cards must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this
portion of the meeting begins. To address the Council regarding an item on the agenda, please
fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item.
Each person addressing the Council is given three minutes to speak (with double the time
allotted to non-English speakers using a translator) indicated by a colored light system on the
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with 10 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record. Please note
use of City Council Chamber technology equipment to present electronic material during
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participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification
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members of the City Council regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made
available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard,
Suite 120, during normal business hours. These writings or documents will also be available at
the meeting.
INVOCATION
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
NRPA Award for Jake's Way Program
Proclaim October 12 as Rubber Ducky Day in Santa Clarita
PRESENTATIONS
Mars Petcare Better City for Pets Certification Recognition
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items NOT listed on
the agenda. The City Council will not act upon these items at this meeting other than to review
and/or provide direction to staff. All speakers must submit a speaker's card to the City Clerk
PRIOR to the beginning of this portion of the meeting. Thirty minutes are allotted for public
input at this time. The FIRST TEN people to submit a speaker card prior to the beginning of
Public Participation will be heard. Speaker cards will be accepted beginning at 5:45 p.m. Any
speaker cards received once the first speaker has begun will be heard at the end of the meeting
regardless if the ten person limit has been met.
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one
motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless
a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be
removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
1. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes of the City
Council are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the minutes of the September 24, 2019 Regular Meeting.
2. CHECK REGISTER NO. 20 - Check Register No. 20 for the Period 08/30/19 through
09/12/19 and 09/19/19. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 09/02/19 through
09/13/19.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register
No. 20.
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.
4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
SECTION 13.76.045 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING STREET TREES - This ordinance will allow for the transfer of
ownership and maintenance responsibility for street trees in limited circumstances where
such transfer would be in the best interests of the City and private property owners.
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, ADDING SECTION 13.76.045 TO THE SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING STREET TREES."
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5. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COUNCILMEMBER
COMPENSATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516 - Government
Code Section 36516(a) allows regular adjustments to the City Council compensation.
The second reading of the ordinance increases Councilmember compensation by a total
of 10 percent effective 2021. The last increase of Councilmember compensation was
effective in 2017.
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, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL SALARY."
6. EASEMENT DEDICATION TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
COMPANY FOR NEEDHAM RANCH - Easement dedication to Southern California
Edison Company within Lot 12 of Tract No. 50283-01 (Needham Ranch).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached
Grant of Easement (EAS19-00023)to Southern California Edison Company.
7. THE MAIN LEASE AGREEMENT - Approval of a one-year lease agreement with
MAGA L.P. for the rental of the property known as The MAIN, located at 24266 Main
Street, from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, with a one-year optional renewal.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Approve a one-year lease agreement with MAGA L.P. for the rental of the property
known as The MAIN, located at 24266 Main Street from January 1, 2020, to
December 31, 2020, with an optional one-year renewal, in the amount not to exceed
$60,360 annually.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
8. AWARD CONTRACTS FOR DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR SERVICES -
Award contracts to Flo -Services, Inc., for Drainage Benefit Assessment Area
preventative maintenance, inspection, and repair services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a two-year contract to Flo -Services, Inc., for Drainage Benefit Assessment
Area preventative maintenance, inspection, and repair services for an annual amount
of $76,202 and authorize an annual contingency of $11,431 to address unforeseen
maintenance and repairs, for a total two-year amount not to exceed $175,266.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year
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renewal options beginning in year three, not to exceed the annual contract amount,
inclusive of a contingency of $11,431, plus an adjustment consistent with the
appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, and contingent
upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such
fiscal year.
3. Award a contract to Flo -Services, Inc., for one-time repairs at Drainage Benefit
Assessment Areas 6 and 18 for an amount of $119,619 and authorize a contingency
of $17,943 to address unforeseen repair issues, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $137,562.
4. Authorize $137,562 in one-time base budget appropriations from Fund 357 for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2019-2020 to expenditure account 12516-5161.013.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, modify the awards in the event impossibility of performance arises, and
execute all documents subject to City Attorney approval.
NEW BUSINESS
9. CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW TOBACCO
RETAILERS WHO SELL FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS - This urgency
ordinance would place a 45 -day moratorium on new tobacco retailers who sell flavored
tobacco products in the City of Santa Clarita. The urgency ordinance requires a minimum
4/5 vote.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Consider adoption of an urgency ordinance entitled: "AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MORATORIUM ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW TOBACCO RETAILERS WHO SELL
FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS."
2. Direct staff to set a public hearing and return within 45 days with a further
report and ordinance extending this moratorium for Council consideration.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for any speakers that have turned in speaker cards and were not
heard in the first thirty minutes allotted to address the City Council on items that are NOT on the
agenda. No further speaker cards will be accepted once Public Participation begins. Speaker
cards may not be submitted relating to any items listed on the agenda.
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STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held October 22, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the
Council Chambers, Ist floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
CERTIFICATION
On October 3, 2019, I, Mary Cusick, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified
City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall.
Mary Cusick
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for the safety, health, and welfare of citizens in
communities throughout the State of California through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws
and ordinances dealing with various issues of building, zoning, housing, animal control, environmental,
health, and life safety; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers have challenging and demanding roles and often do not receive
recognition for the job they do in improving quality of life for residents and businesses of local
communities; and
WHEREAS, the role of many Code Enforcement Officers has expanded in recent years, with
jurisdictions increasingly relying on the expertise and training of Code Enforcement Officers in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly qualified, and highly trained professionals
who share the goals of preventing neighborhood deterioration, enhancing communities, ensuring safety,
and preserving property values through knowledge, training, and application of housing, zoning, and
nuisance laws; and
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a highly visible role in the communities they serve,
and regularly interact with the public and a variety of federal, state, county, and local officials in their
capacity as Code Enforcement Officers; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita wants to recognize and honor the Code Enforcement Officers that
serve our community and acknowledges their role in leading the way to improve quality of life within the
City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita, California, hereby proclaims the second week of
October in 2019, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week in the City of Santa Clarita, and calls
upon Santa Clarita residents to join in recognizing and expressing their appreciation for the dedication and
service by the individuals who serve as our Code Enforcement Officers.
Signed this 8th day of October, 2019.
Marsha McLean, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California
PROCLAMATION
Rubber Ducky Festival Day
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WMREAS, Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. along with their sponsors, focus on
improving patient care for the underinsured and uninsured of the Santa Clarita Valley, and
will be hosting a Rubber Ducky Festival; and
WBEREAS, the community has the opportunity to participate by "adopting" a rubber
duck, Quack Pack, Quacker's Dozen or Duck Flock to compete in a the duck race at the 17'
annual family festival; and
WWEAEAS, numerous community and media partners involved in the Rubber Ducky
Festival demonstrate their dedication to the overall well being of the Santa Clarita Valley
with their involvement in this event; and
WBEREAS, funds raised by the Rubber Ducky Festival go towards helping our friends and
neighbors in the Santa Clarita Valley with all proceeds benefiting patient care.
NOW, TBEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita proudly proclaims October 12, 2019, as
Rubber Ducky Festival Day in anticipation of the Rubber Ducky Festival fundraiser and
festival sponsored by Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. to be held at Bridgeport
Park and urges Santa Clarita residents to adopt a duck!
Signed this 8m day of October, 2019.
Marsha McLean, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California