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City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
INVOCATION
—Minutes—
6:00 PM
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 6:06 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 Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling item 5 for public
comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor McLean and Council recognized Merry Graham for being an award -winning chef and
having Chef Bobby Flay crown her as the winner of Aetna's Healthiest Cook in America and
presented her with a certificate.
Mayor McLean and Council recognized Maya Gadbois for becoming the youngest rider to
qualify for the UCI BMX World Championships where she represented Santa Clarita and the
United States at the competition in Belgium and presented her with a certificate.
Mayor McLean presented a City proclamation to representatives from the Fernandeno Tataviam
Band of Mission Indians, proclaiming November 2019 as Native American Heritage Month in
the City of Santa Clarita.
Mayor McLean presented a City proclamation to members of Zonta International, recognizing
November 11, 2019, as Zonta International's Centennial Anniversary in the City of Santa Clarita.
Mayor McLean presented a City proclamation to members of the SCV Chamber of Commerce
and Small Business Council, proclaiming November 30, 2019, as Small Business Saturday in the
City of Santa Clarita.
Mayor McLean requested adjournment in memory of Lee Shulman and Jo Ann Rodriguez.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Diane Wilson, regarding the market demand study for the proposed
Sand Canyon Resort expansion; Alan Ferdman, regarding Open Space Preservation District
finances; Mike Ryan, regarding One Valley One Vision land -use permit restrictions; and Max
Morgan and Bill Reynolds, regarding the 2020 Mayor appointment.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the Sand Canyon Resort project is ongoing, technical
studies are currently being conducted, and all reports will be brought before the Planning
Commission through public hearings prior to City Council for consideration; commented on a
productive meeting with the Open Space Preservation District Panel; addressed Mr. Ryan's
comments regarding the Castaic property in the unincorporated area and offered to connect him
with a representative from Los Angeles County.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Miranda commented on the incredible show of patriotism and support at the
Veterans Day Celebration, which took place at the Veterans Historical Plaza.
Councilmember Weste commented on the Veterans Day event; announced that Santa Clarita
Transit will offer special low-cost round-trip transportation to Knott's Berry Farm, which will
offer free park admission to all retired or active U.S. military veterans on Sunday, November 17;
and requested adjournment in memory of Elizabeth M. Blum Billet.
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth invited residents to the Light Up Main Street event taking place on Main
Street in Old Town Newhall on November 16; and reminded all about the Heads Up program,
which puts safety first while driving.
Councilmember Kellar announced that KTLA Anchorman Chris Schauble will be the Master of
Ceremonies at the Light Up Main Street event; and requested adjournment in memory of Rose
Ohler.
Mayor McLean commented on the recent State of the City Luncheon and thanked staff for their
efforts in putting it together; commented on the devastating Tick Fire, the power shut offs in
parts of the community, and the work done by the Emergency Operations Center by keeping
people advised of the emergency situations. Mayor McLean inquired as to how many people
viewed the emergency website and City Manager Ken Striplin responded that there were 500,000
visitors on the website with 2 million views of the City maps produced for the incident. Mayor
McLean commented that the Santa Clarita Valley Marathon was a success; and announced the
upcoming Household Hazardous/E-Waste Roundup that is taking place on November 16, and for
a full list of accepted items, visit lacsd.org.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: McLean, Smyth, Kellar, Miranda, Wete
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the October 22, 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 October 22, 2019,
Regular Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 22
Check Register No. 22 for the Period 09/27/19 through 10/10/19 and 10/17/19. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 09/30/ 19 through 10/ 11 / 19.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 22.
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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.
ITEM 5
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
This resolution will ratify the existence of a local emergency related to the Tick Fire.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution ratifying the existence of a local emergency.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman.
Adopted Resolution No. 19-53
ITEM 6
CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT - FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
Assembly Bill 1913 (Schiff -Cardenas Crime Prevention Act), signed into law in 2000, provides
funding to cities and counties for frontline law enforcement officers and juvenile justice
initiatives. The City of Santa Clarita's estimated allocation for Fiscal Year 2019-20, based on
population, is $330,543.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Citizens' Option for Public Safety Grant in the amount of
$330,543 from the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller; approve the request from the Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Santa Clarita Valley Station, to continue funding the
Career Offenders Burglary, Robbery, and Assault (COBRA) Team.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any contracts, agreements, or change
orders arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 7
APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2019 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 TRUCK
Purchase of a utility truck that meets the criteria for replacement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the "piggyback" purchase of a 2019 Ford Super Duty F-250 truck using Sourcewell
contract # 120716-NAF in an amount not to exceed $54,102.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 8
SANTA CLARITA AQUATIC CENTER - ACTIVITY POOL FLUME SLIDE
REFURBISHMENT
The flume slide at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Activity Pool is original to the site, built in
2003. There are several significant renovations needed to keep the slide operational and to
extend its useful life.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the specifications for the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, Activity Pool Flume Slide
Refurbishment Project P3028.
2. Award the construction contract to Whitewater West Industries Ltd, in the amount of
$277,847 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $27,785, for a total contract amount
not to exceed $305,632.
3. Appropriate funds in the amount of $189,932 from Areawide Fund (Fund 367) to expenditure
account P3028367-5161.001 Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Activity Pool Renovation Project.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 9
VIA PRINCESSA EAST ROADWAY EXTENSION PROJECT — APPROVE THE
PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 2836-014-066 AND
2836-014-067 FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY GRADING AND
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS
Via Princessa East Roadway Extension, Project 3026 - Approve the purchase of a portion of each
Assessor's Parcel Numbers 2836-014-066 and 2836-014-067 for road right-of-way and
temporary grading and construction easements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of a portion of Assessor's Parcel Numbers 2836-014-066 and 2836-
014-067 to obtain road right-of-way and temporary grading and construction easements for
the Via Princessa East Roadway Extension, Project S3026 at a total cost of $330,000.
2. Approve the transfer of Eastside Canyon Bridge and Thoroughfare funds (Fund 301) in the
amount of $330,000 from Contractual Services expenditure account S3026301-5161.001 to
the Land Purchase expenditure account S3026301-5201.004 within the Via Princessa East
Roadway Extension Project.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents, subject to
approval by the City Attorney.
ITEM 10
RESCIND 1,000 FEET OF THE NO STOPPING ANYTIME ZONE ALONG THE NORTH
SIDE OF LOST CANYON ROAD BETWEEN LARK WAY AND CEDAR VALLEY WAY
The Fair Oaks Ranch Community unanimously agreed on improvements on Lost Canyon Road
that would provide 1,000 feet of on -street parking along the north side of Lost Canyon Road,
between Lark Way and Cedar Valley Way, to accommodate approximately 40 vehicles and
discourage overflow parking from The Townhomes at Lost Canyon.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to rescind 1,000 feet of the No Stopping Anytime zone along the north
side of Lost Canyon Road between Lark Way and Cedar Valley Way, and establish 1,000
feet of on -street parking along the north side of Lost Canyon Road between Lark Way and
Cedar Valley Way.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 19-54
ITEM 11
APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION,
REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION, AND ABANDONMENT OF
EASEMENT FOR TRACT NO.73858-01 - PLUM CANYON AREA D
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve the final tract map,
accept/reject offers of dedication, and approve abandonment of easement for Tract No. 73858-
01. This map is for subdivision purposes and is located in the Plum Canyon community at the
southeast corner of Whites Canyon Road and Skyline Ranch Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 73858-01.
2. Accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication of: (1) the easements for public use
and road purposes; (2) the easements for sanitary sewer and sanitary sewer ingress and egress
purposes; (3) all sanitary sewers and appurtenant structures; (4) the easements for covered
storm drain, appurtenant structures, and ingress and egress purposes; (5) the right to prohibit
any and all allowable uses within open space; (6) the easement for sight distance purposes;
and (7) the right to restrict direct vehicular ingress and egress to Skyline Ranch Road and
Whites Canyon Road.
3. Reject the irrevocable offer of dedication and grant in fee simple all of Lots 3 to 5, inclusive.
4. Abandon the existing easement for public use and road purposes known as Carrington Place
and all portions of said easements and access restriction rights.
5. 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.
6. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement
on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 73858-01, which indicates all special
assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid.
7. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of the Final Tract
Map for Tract No. 73858-01, which embodies the approval of said map, the acceptance of the
dedications shown thereon, the rejection of the irrevocable offer of dedication shown thereon,
and the abandonment of the easement described thereon.
8. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of the Final
Tract Map for Tract No. 73858-01, which provides for verification that the map is technically
correct.
9. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of the Final
Tract Map for Tract No. 73858-01, 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.
ITEM 12
ESTABLISH A 240-FOOT NO STOPPING ANYTIME ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF
TOURNEY ROAD
City staff conducted a sight distance analysis at the southerly driveway at 27200 Tourney Road
and determined that establishing a No Stopping Anytime zone on the east side of Tourney Road,
south of the southerly driveway, will improve visibility of oncoming vehicles when exiting the
driveway onto Tourney Road. The proposed No Stopping Anytime zone will restrict 240 feet of
on -street parking.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve a resolution to establish a 240-foot No Stopping Anytime zone on the east side of
Tourney Road, south of the southerly driveway at 27200 Tourney Road.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 19-55
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ITEM 13
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED REAL PROPERTY OF 54.9 +/- ACRES IN THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSORS PARCEL NOS. 2827-051-0251
2827-051-0265 2827-051-027 (PORTION), 2827-051-036 (PORTION), 2827-051-037
(PORTION) AND 2827-051-060 (PORTION)
Acceptance of real property donation of 54.9 +/- acres adjacent to the Needham Ranch project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Accept the donation of 54.9 +/- acres of real property for the purpose of public recreational
and open space preservation, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 2827-051-025, 2827-051-0263 2827-
051-027 (portion), 2827-051-036 (portion), 2827-051-037 (portion), 2827-051-060 (portion).
2. Appropriate $50,000 from Developer Fees Fund Balance (Fund 306) to T3026306-5161.001
for trailhead improvements.
3. Appropriate $85,000 for the demolition of the structure on site and $25,000 for the asbestos
removal from Open Space Preservation District Fund Balance (Fund 358) to Expenditure
Account 12592-5161.001.
4. Determine that acceptance of the property is exempt from California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) as a Class 17 and Class 25 exemption.
5. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, including easements, any
certificate of compliance, and lot line adjustment agreements to allow developer to complete
project and accept all offers of dedication for the project consistent with the approved
development agreement, subject to City Attorney approval.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 14
CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW TOBACCO RETAILERS WHO SELL FLAVORED TOBACCO
PRODUCTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS, THROUGH AND
INCLUDING OCTOBER 7, 2020
Government Code 65858 allows the City Council to adopt interim zoning ordinances that
prohibit certain land uses to preserve public health and safety and to facilitate research and study
for future regulation. In response to new regulations adopted by the County of Los Angeles, on
October 8, 2019, the City Council adopted a 45 day moratorium on the establishment of new
tobacco retailers. Council will conduct a public hearing and determine whether or not to extend
i the moratorium to and through October 7, 2020. The ordinance extending the moratorium is an
urgency ordinance and would require a 4/5 vote.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing.
2. Consider adoption of an urgency ordinance entitled: "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW
TOBACCO RETAILERS WHO SELL FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS FOR
AN ADDITIONAL 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS, THROUGH AND INCLUDING
OCTOBER 7, 2020."
Mayor McLean opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick announced that all notices required by law have been provided.
City Attorney Joseph Montes provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council in opposition was Larry McClements.
Mayor McLean closed the public comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Smyth requested clarification and City Attorney Joseph Montes responded that
the moratorium allows existing retailers to sell flavored tobacco and new retailers who sell
flavored tobacco would be prohibited for an additional 10 months and 15 days. Mayor McLean
commented that this action addresses issues with selling flavored tobacco to children.
Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 19-8
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: McLean, Smyth, Kellar, Miranda, Weste
ITEM 15
TESORO DEL VALLE ANNEXATION AREA - MASTER CASE 19-115: GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT AND PREZONE FOR THE TESORO DEL VALLE ANNEXATION AREA
Adopt a resolution approving Master Case No. 19-115, adopting a Negative Declaration and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit an application to the Local Agency
Formation Commission requesting annexation of approximately 1,786 acres of land to the City
of Santa Clarita for the Tesoro del Valle Annexation Area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing;
2. Adopt a resolution to adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project and approve
Master Case No. 19-115, consisting of Annexation 19-001, General Plan Amendment 19-
002, and Prezone 19-001 (adopted by separate ordinance), to amend the General Plan land
use map encompassing approximately 1,786 acres of land generally located along the
northern boundary of the City of Santa Clarita, California, north of Copper Hill Drive, west
of San Francisquito Road, south of the Angeles National Forest, and east of the community
of West Hills, in unincorporated Los Angeles County, as shown in Exhibit A;
3. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PREZONE 19-001 (MASTER CASE NO. 19-115) FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE
TESORO DEL VALLE ANNEXATION AREA, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A;" and
4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit an application
requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission of Los Angeles County initiate
proceedings to annex certain inhabited territory known as the Tesoro del Valle Annexation
Area to the City of Santa Clarita (Master Case No. 19-115).
Mayor McLean opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick announced that all notices required by law have been provided.
Associate Planner Ben Jarvis provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council in support of this item was Linda Storli and Dennis Koontz.
Addressing the Council in a neutral position on this item was Steve Petzold.
Mayor McLean closed the public comments.
Councilmember Weste commented that 820 units have been approved by Los Angeles County
and City Manager Ken Striplin confirmed that the City will not be able to modify the County
approvals; commented that 1,062 acres of open space will be annexed by the City; commented
that buildings will be built over Tapia Canyon and will look over the prison, there will be an
emergency gate developed from Tapia Canyon to Tesoro del Valle, and there are no solutions
other than to annex this area and the City would have planned the community differently.
Councilmember Kellar requested additional information on the heliport, and Mr. Jarvis
responded that staff s understanding is that it is an emergency operated heliport.
Mayor McLean inquired if current Tesoro del Valle residents pay into an open space and trails
fee and if the project is revenue neutral, and Mr. Jarvis responded that the project would be
revenue neutral, and Mr. Striplin commented that residents would be subject to Open Space
Preservation District fees.
Councilmember Weste commented that the historical Tesoro adobe on the project site is an
incredible resource for the City and Community.
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Adopted Resolution Nos. 19-56 and 19-57
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: McLean, Smyth, Kellar, Miranda, Weste
ITEM 16
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF SMALL WIRELESS
FACILITIES AND ADOPTION OF A SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES POLICY (MASTER
CASE NO. 19-178, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 19-002)
First reading of an ordinance regulating small wireless facilities and adopting a policy for the
approval and deployment of small cellular facilities within the City public right-of-way.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing.
2. Introduce and pass to second reading an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.69 FOR THE REGULATION OF SMALL WIRELESS
FACILITIES AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENTS IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY."
3. Adopt a Small Wireless Facilities Policy regulating the deployment, construction,
installation,'collocation, modification, operation, relocation, and removal of small wireless
facilities within the City of Santa Clarita.
Mayor McLean opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick announced that all notices required by law have been provided.
Associate Planner Mike Marshall provided the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor McLean requested a change to the policy to provide Council notice of a proposed facility
at the time of completion of the application, and Council concurred.
Council discussed further erosion of local control.
Mayor McLean closed the public comments.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: McLean, Smyth, Kellar, Miranda, Weste
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 17
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS, AMENDING TITLES 10, 189 19,209
219 22, 245 AND 25 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
This ordinance adopts the 2019 California Building Standards Code with an effective date of
January 1, 2020, as required by State law and also adopts local amendments to the State codes
establishing higher standards for structural and fire protection in new buildings based on local
climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions, floodplain management regulations, as well as
administrative provisions for enforcement of the codes at the local level.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
AND REPLACING TITLES 18 THROUGH 22, TITLE 24, AND CHAPTER 25.01 OF TITLE
25, AND AMENDING SECTION 10.06.050(G)(2) OF TITLE 10 OF THE SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE; AND AMENDING SECTION 3.6 OF APPENDIX H OF
POLICY/PROCEDURE VI-3; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA
ADMINISTRATIVE, BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL,
PLUMBING, ENERGY, EXISTING BUILDING, HISTORICAL BUILDING, FIRE, GREEN
BUILDING STANDARDS, AND REFERENCED STANDARDS CODES WITH CERTAIN
APPENDICES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS;" and set the public hearing for November 26,
2019.
City Building Official John Caprarelli provided the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tern Smyth inquired if there were any substantial changes from the State, and Mr.
Caprarelli responded that the changes are moderate and are similar to what Council adopted in
2016.
Mayor McLean requested further explanation of the removal of the LEED designation and Mr.
Caprarelli responded that during the past 14 years, the State has expanded the State energy and
green codes, which have largely absorbed the LEED Silver Standard, and have become the new
State-wide California Green Building Standards code.
Mayor McLean commented that the community enjoys the LEED designation and requested
Council concurrence that staff compare the LEED Silver Standard versus the green building
code, and determine which is better suited to the environment and use whichever designation
makes sense.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: McLean, Smyth, Kellar, Miranda, Weste
ITEM 18
PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF DISCUSSION
A Special Meeting will be held on November 13, 2019, by the Public Utility Commission of the
State of California (CPUC). The CPUC will consider ordering an investigation into whether
California's investor -owned electric utilities prioritized safety and complied with the CPUC
regulations with respect to their October 2019 Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. It is
recommended that the City Council discuss the recent PSPS events and potential actions by the
CPUC and provide direction to staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
City Manager Ken Striplin provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, Steve Petzold, Mike Ryan, and
Christian Gadbois.
Council discussed the consequences of losing electrical power to the community, both residents
and businesses; that the power shut offs are about liability to the electrical companies, and
absence of legislative action, power shutoffs will continue; Edison customers being misled to
believe it was the City's decision to shut off power; and the need for strong legislative action.
Mayor McLean requested that staff put together comments for the CPUC meeting tomorrow and
state that Edison is not moving fast enough to upgrade their infrastructure.
Council concurred for staff to create a five -signature letter as part of the record for the November
13 webinar and for staff to participate in the public comment portion.
RESULT: RECEIVED
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold, regarding City proclamations.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Attorney Joseph Montes commented that per City policy, the proclamations are issued by
the City and are not voted on by the Council.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting in memory of Lee Shulman, Jo Ann Rodriguez, Elizabeth
M. Blum Billet, and Rose Ohler at 8:28 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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