HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-28 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
-Minutes-
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda 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 6:05 p.m.
' ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tern 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 Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling item 6 for Council
comment and item 3 for public comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS '
Mayor Smyth and Council presented recognition certificates to Cameron Ely for her team
winning a gold medal in the World Dragon Boat Championships in Thailand and Ripken Ely for
representing the United States at the World Children's Baseball Fair in Japan.
Mayor Smyth and Council recognized and thanked The Signal newspaper for 100 years of telling
our community stories, and presented a certificate to the owners and publishers, Richard and
Chris Budman.
Mayor Smyth requested adjournment in memory of George Caravalho; Councilmember Weste
requested adjournment in memory of Gary Earl Condie and Don Patrick Mullally; and
Councilmember Kellar requested adjournment in memory of Marie Reynolds.
Councilmember McLean recounted a story about George Caravalho and fighting the Elsmere
dump.
PRESENTATIONS
Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation President and CEO, Holly Schroeder,
provided a report of their accomplishments in 2019 and goals of 2020.
Mayor Smyth inquired about economic trends, and Ms. Schroeder responded there are significant
challenges facing California companies and there appears to be a national trend of businesses
taking more time and being more cautious in their decision -making processes. Mayor Pro Tem '
Miranda inquired regarding Needham Ranch occupancy, and Ms. Schroeder commented there is
much interest in the property, with the first tenant already moved in.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council was Lydia Saxton, regarding Innovation Show Choir-A-Thon; Alan
Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding preventing
homelessness; Elaine Ballace, regarding minimum wage; Nancy Horak, regarding a Parkinson's
Disease Fundraiser on April 27; and Lucie Volotzky, regarding running for State Assembly 38'
District.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding Whispering Oaks rent increase; conformance
with state law; staff -facilitated meetings with the SCV Senior Center and the Los Angeles
County Development Authority to help provide resources to residents; and Los Angeles County's
jurisdiction over the Affordability Agreement.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Kellar made no comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda announced that all three Library branches are now Passport Acceptance
Facilities, and to make an appointment, visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com/passport-services; and I
announced Recycle Hero 2020, the City's new campaign to raise awareness of recycling
correctly, and visit GreenSantaClarita.com for more recycling tips.
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' Councilmember Weste reported that the San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative has
made significant strides to ensure greater attention and collaboration to enhance accessibility and
resources to the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains, and is currently working with the
United States Forest Service and federal agencies on the St. Francis Dam memorial; commented
that the Inclusive Play Area at the Canyon Country Park is a big hit with children and for future
generations; announced the free Newhallywood Silent Film Festival will take place on February
14-16, and visit NewhallywoodFilmFest.org for the screening schedule; and attended the musical
"Annie" at the Performing Arts Center.
Councilmember McLean commented on attending the North County Transportation Coalition
meeting, where members of the High Speed Rail Authority were also in attendance; lack of a
North County representative on the Authority Board; and the availability of the environmental
impact report in December 2020. Councilmember McLean announced that the San Fernando
Valley Council of Governments met recently and discussed regional transportation and homeless
mental health issues; commented on the slides at the Inclusive Play Area; commented on
attending the Vista Canyon Transfer Station ground breaking; commented on the Recycle Hero
program; and requested that John Lecrivain, Acting Chief of Police come forward to introduce
himself to the community.
Mayor Smyth announced that the 27th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival will be held April
18 - 19, 2020; and commented that the annual Point in Time Homeless Count took place with
' approximately 130 volunteers who helped collect data.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 14, 2020,
Regular Meeting.
ITEM 2
CHECK REGISTER NO. 01
Check Register No. 01 for the Period 12/06/19 through 12/19/19 and 12/26/19. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 12/09/19 through 12/20/19.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 01.
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ITEM 3 '
AMENDMENT TO THE 2019-20 MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR THE CONVERSION OF AN ITEM TO A K9 UNIT AND PURCHASE
OF A SPECIALIZED VEHICLE
The FY 2019-20 Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement amendment would convert a
Non -Relief 40-Hour Deputy Sheriff to a K9 40-Hour Deputy Sheriff and include the purchase of
a specialized K9 vehicle. This unit conversion will better expedite traffic stops, search warrants,
and criminal activity.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve an amendment to the 2019-20 Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement for
a unit conversion to a K9 Unit in the increased amount of $22,587.39 and the purchase of a
specialized vehicle in the one-time amount of $96,964.52.
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.
ITEM 4
FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND OTHER ,
RELATED REPORTS
The City's independent audit firm, Eide Bailly, LLP, has completed the City's annual audit for
fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. Based on the audit performed, Eide Bailly, LLP, issued an
unmodified "clean" audit opinion letter which reflects the best level an organization can receive
on its financial statements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and other related reports for
fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.
ITEM 5
SANTA CLARITA AQUATIC CENTER ACTIVITY POOL DECK CONCRETE REPAIRS,
PROJECT M3035 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will remove and replace damaged pool deck concrete surrounding the activity pool
at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Activity Pool Deck
Concrete Repairs, Project M3035.
2. Approve the use of a "piggyback" contract for repair services with Sol Construction through '
the Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) cooperative purchasing contract (contract #062117-DAC) in
the amount of $199,460, plus a contingency of $39,892, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $239,352.
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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-3
ITEM 6
APPLICATION FOR AND RECEIPT OF SENATE BILL 2 PLANNING GRANTS
PROGRAM FUNDS
The SB 2 Planning Grants Program provides over-the-counter, non-competitive, one-time
funding to local governments to adopt and implement plans and process improvements that
streamline housing approvals and accelerate housing production.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit an
application for the Senate Bill 2 Planning Grants Program to fund updates to the City of Santa
Clarita's Housing Element, Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Unified
Development Code.
Councilmember Weste commented on state mandates continually eroding local control and
affecting planning and the community.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 7
COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY RESULTS
Results of the 2020-2021 Community Needs Assessment Survey related to the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and receive information regarding the results of the annual
Community Needs Assessment Survey conducted as part of the Community Development Block
Grant Program for the 2020-2021 program year.
Mayor Smyth opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices by law have been provided.
Housing Program Administrator Erin Lay provided the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor McLean closed the public comments.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
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NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 8
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2016-1 (VISTA CANYON) SPECIAL TAX BONDS, 2020 SERIES AND
APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FISCAL AGENT
AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE, A BOND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT, AND A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Approval of the proposed City of Santa Clarita Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Vista
Canyon) Special Tax Bonds, 2020 Series and related bond documents.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of the City of Santa Clarita Community Facilities
District No. 2016-1 (Vista Canyon) Special Tax Bonds, 2020 Series in an amount not to
exceed $22 million and approving the execution and delivery of a Fiscal Agent Agreement, a
Continuing Disclosure Certificate, a Bond Purchase Agreement, and a Preliminary Official
Statement in connection therewith.
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2. Adopt a resolution approving the execution and delivery of the Parking Management
Services Agreement, Parking Spaces Acquisition Agreement, and Easement Agreement for
Solar Facilities and Community Identification Signage in connection with the acquisition of I
the Cooper Street Parking Facility.
Administrative Services Management Analyst Michael Villegas provided the staff report.
Glen Adamick, representing Vista Canyon Ranch, LLC, made himself available for questions of
the Council.
Councilmember Kellar inquired regarding resident parking, and Mr. Villegas responded that 84
parking spaces will be sold to Vista Canyon for their use and 529 spaces will be available for
public use, with no discussion on charges for public parking.
Councilmember Weste commented that the bond is a pass -through.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 20-4 and 20-5
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
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' ITEM 9
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
On an annual basis, the Mayor and City Council undertake a discussion in open session for the
purpose of updating the Council Committee Appointments List.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Review, discuss, make changes to, and approve the City Council Committee Appointments
list for 2020.
2. Direct the City Clerk to update the Agency Report of Public Official Appointments Form 806
based on the appointments made, delegate the City Manager as signatory on said form, and
direct the City Clerk to place updated Form 806 on the City of Santa Clarita website.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Smyth proposed that if everyone was okay with their current committee appointments,
then only change the committees that are required to include the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem,
with the exception of the Grants Committee. Council concurred.
' As a result, the following changes were made to the list of appointments set forth in the agenda
materials:
Sanitation Districts Committee
From: 2019 - I" Director McLean / 2"d Director Weste / Alternate Smyth
To: 2020 - I' Director Smyth / 2"d Director Weste / Alternate Miranda
Budget Committee
From: 2019 - McLean / Smyth / Alternate Miranda
To: 2020 - Smyth / Miranda / Alternate Kellar
Community Services Grant Committee
From: 2019 - Smyth / Kellar / Alternate Weste
To: 2020 - McLean / Kellar / Alternate Weste
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:. Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
' No requests to speak were received.
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ADJOURNMENT I
Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting in memory of George Caravalho, Gary Earl Condie, Don
Patrick Mullally, and Marie Reynolds at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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