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City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
—Minutes
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilmember Weste delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Weste 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 items 6 and 7 for
speaker comment. Councilmember McLean requested an amendment to the December 10,
2019, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Smyth requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Dominic Michael
Blackwell and Gracie Anne Muehlberger.
Mayor Smyth and Council recognized Jesse Cabitac, Javier Gonzalez, Ethan Dunlap, Andrew
Estrada, Benjamin Haslam, Eli Hanamaikai, and Ethan Strang for completing their Eagle Scouts
projects in 2019 and presented them with certificates.
Mayor Smyth and Council recognized Assistant to the City Manager Jerrid McKenna for being
honored by International City/County Management Association (ICMA) as the recipient of the
organization's Early Career Leadership Award in memory of William H. Hansell Jr., and
presented him with a certificate.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Cam Noltemeyer, regarding upcoming projects considered by the
Planning Commission; Diane McMurry, regarding fire safety; and Dorothy White, regarding
public conduct.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding the project at Town Center, which will have a
public review through the Planning Commission; and commented on the purpose of the Open
Space meeting and commented that funds were appropriately spent on the property of the
Canyon Country Community Center.
Councilmember McLean commented regarding Ms. White's comments on being kind and that
there are many organizations that provide support for people.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean expressed her regrets for Detective Amber Leist, who was struck by a
vehicle and lost her life, while assisting someone else; commented on an SCV News article
regarding the Saugus Cheer team bringing home the first place CIF Championship; commented
on two Los Angeles Times articles including the discussion of the revised housing bill (SB50),
which allows building up to five -story complexes with no additional parking and takes away
local control; and a proposed ballot measure that would install a mandate that would allow the
state to sue cities and counties if the number of people living outdoors in encampments or cars
do not decline; and implored residents pay attention to ballot measures and state bills.
Councilmember Weste commented that it is great to be back after the holiday break, and thanked
Ms. White, who spoke about being kind, and thanked staff, who worked through recent tough
emergencies.
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda commented on attending the Canyon Theater Guild's production of Elf,
twice, and congratulated TimBen Boydston for doing a great job; encouraged residents to visit
the Santa Clarita Artists Association's gallery, which displays local artists' talent; and announced
there are new shows at The MAIN and visit AtTheMain.org for a listing of shows.
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Councilmember Kellar commented on attending an installation dinner for the Santa Clarita
Association of Realtors event, where Louisa Henry was installed as President of the Santa Clarita
division.
Mayor Smyth announced the grand opening of the new Inclusive Play Park at Canyon Country
Park will take place on January 25, 2020; and inquired if there were any updates to the Southern
California Gas Company issue in the Placerita Canyon area, and City Engineer, Mike Hennawy
responded that staff has been in contact with the gas company, expressing Council concerns, and
the gas company's report will soon be forthcoming.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING -COUNCIL REORGANIZATION MINUTES — The
minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 10, 2019,
Special Meeting -Council Reorganization.
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 10, 2019,
Regular Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 25 AND 26
Check Register No. 25 for the Period 11/08/19 through 11/21/19 and 11/28/19. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 11/11/19 through 11/22/19. Check Register No. 26 for the Period
11/22/19 through 12/05/19 and 12/12/19. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 11/25/19
through 12/06/19.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 25
and Check Register No. 26.
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ITEM 4
FISCAL YEAR 2019 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
(JAG) PROGRAM
The City of Santa Clarita has been awarded a grant for a total of $24,219 by the United States
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through the Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.. JAG allows state and local governments to
support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime, based on local needs and
conditions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Accept Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds
from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
2. Increase estimated revenue in account 206-4461.020 (Justice Assistance Grant 2019) by
$24,219.
3. Increase estimated expenditure in account 16120-5111.001 (Special Supplies) by $24,219 for
Fiscal Year 2019.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 5
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) LOCAL 721
SEIU Local 721, CTW, CLC is the exclusive bargaining agent for approximately 80 positions in
the field and maintenance classifications. The term of the proposed MOU is for three years and
runs from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the draft Memorandum of Understanding that has been negotiated between the City
of Santa Clarita and the Service Employees International Union, Local 721.
2. Adopt a resolution providing for compensation of Service Employees International Union
represented employees of the City of Santa Clarita.
3. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, between the
Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City of
Santa Clarita for Employer Paid Member Contributions.
4. Authorize the City Manager to finalize, sign, and accept the Memorandum of Understanding
on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita.
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Adopted Resolution Nos. 20-1 and 20-2
ITEM 6
2019-20 CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PROJECT C0061 - AWARD
DESIGN CONTRACT
This action will fund the design of the 2019-20 Circulation Improvement Program, which will
increase and improve traffic flow at four potential locations and reduce traffic delays at the
signalized locations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the design contract to Psomas for the 2019-20 Circulation Improvement Program,
Project C0061 in the amount of $119,045, and authorize a contingency in the amount of
$11,941, for a total contract amount not to exceed $130,986.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the Council on this item was Ken Dean.
ITEM 7
2020 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ARTS GRANTS
Approval of the 2020 Community Services and Arts Grants Committee's program funding
recommendations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the 2020 Community Services and Arts Grants Committee's program funding
recommendations in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for Community Services Grants and
$90,000 for Arts Grants, for a total of $180,000.
2. Direct staff to execute Grant Program Agreements with the agencies approved for funding.
Addressing the Council on this item was Dr. Joshua Wentz, representing Mission Opera; and
TimBen Boydston, representing the Canyon Theatre Guild.
Councilmember McLean commented regarding giving some applicants slightly less funds to be
able to fund some newer organizations.
Mayor Smyth commented that there was flexibility to give various amounts in the past.
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda commented that new non -profits should also get a share, and suggested
that the City should not give less to existing grants, but to increase the pool of funds.
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ITEM 8
CANYON COUNTRY COMMUNITY CENTER LEASE AGREEMENT
Approval of a 15-month lease agreement with HWA Incorporated for the rental property known
as the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18760-18796 Flying Tiger Drive from
February 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve a 15-month lease agreement with HWA Incorporated for the rental property known
as the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18760-18796 Flying Tiger Drive from
February 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021, in the amount not to exceed $164,370.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 9
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION "SHOP LOCAL"
PROGRAM
City Council to consider the continuance of a public/private partnership agreement for the Santa
Clarita Valley Automobile Dealers Association "Shop Local" program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve an expenditure of $70,000 for a public/private partnership with the Santa Clarita
Automobile Dealers Association to continue the "Shop Local" program for Fiscal Year
2019-20, per the Letter of Agreement.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents and up to four
annual renewal options, subject to City Attorney approval, not to exceed $70,000 in each
fiscal year, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual
budget for such fiscal year.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 10
ARTS GRANTS RATING PROCESS
The recommended action will revise the rating process for the Arts Grants Program, based on
Recommendation 4.1 of the City of Santa Clarita Arts Master Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the revised rating process for the Arts Grants Program.
Arts and Events Manager Phil Lantis presented the staff report.
Addressing the Council on this item was Dr. Michael Millar, representing the Arts Commission.
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Councilmember Weste commented that arts in the community is becoming more encompassing
and professional, and with more interest in the arts, this is one more step in refining the grant
process, and moved the recommended action, and Councilmember Kellar seconded the motion.
Councilmember McLean commented on giving away local control for the City's grant process,
and could not vote for the revised process unless the outside entities are removed from the
decision process.
Councilmember Kellar commented that a lot of thought was put into this process, with full
support from the Arts Commission, and wished to support the Commission.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 11
MOVER: Laurette Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bill Miranda, Bob Kellar, Laurette Weste
NAYS: Marsha McLean
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 11
CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A 45-DAY MORATORIUM ON
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RESTAURANT DRIVE-THROUGHS
City Council consideration of an urgency ordinance regarding restaurant drive-throughs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt an urgency ordinance entitled, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A 45-DAY
MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RESTAURANT DRIVE-THROUGHS."
2. Direct staff to notice a public hearing for consideration of an extension of such 45-day
ordinance.
Community Development Director Tom Cole presented the staff report.
Addressing the Council on this item was Stephanie De Herrera, representing Met -lone Geier
Partners; and Chris Gadbois.
City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the moratorium ordinance gives staff the flexibility
to move forward on projects if the project's data reflects there is not a problern with the drive -
through, and that it is not a complete freeze on permits.
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Councilmember Kellar moved the recommended action, and Councilmember Weste seconded
the motion.
Mayor Smyth commented that while the code is open for review, requested that staff review
impacts of new trends of mobile order and grab -and -go applications (apps) such as GrubHub.
Councilmember Kellar requested that Mayor Smyth's comments be addressed by staff outside of
the motion on the floor, and Mayor Smyth agreed.
Councilmember Weste commented that the City's priority is safety.
City Attorney Joseph Montes clarified that the ordinance will return for a public hearing on
February 25., 2020, for consideration of further extension.
Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 20-1
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council was Stephen Petzold, representing The Center for Truth in School Bond
Measures, regarding Measure CK.
One written comment card was received by Dorothy White, regarding permeable pavement.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting in memory of Dominic Michael Blackwell and Gracie
Anne Muehlberger at 7:29 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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