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City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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—Minutes—
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Mayor Smyth delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor 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 and Item 10 for Councilmember comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council remotely were Leigh Ann Dunleavy, representing Save the Ice Station, ,
regarding the closure of the Ice Station Valencia; Kimberly Tompkins, regarding the Ice Station
Valencia; Courtney Brewster, regarding the Ice Station Valencia; Kathleen White, regarding the
Ice Station Valencia; and Lynne Plambeck, regarding the Happy Valley Special Standards and
the City's oak ordinance.
One hundred -twenty-six Written Comment Cards were received in support of saving the Ice
Station, including numerous names from a Facebook petition.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented on understanding the value of the Ice Station; its
importance to the community; and conversations with other businesses on options to keep the
rink open. Mr. Striplin also commented that although the City is currently facing fiscal
challenges due to the global pandemic, staff is willing to meet with interested parties to discuss
what role the City may play in reopening the rink.
Council commented on having several conversations with businesses regarding interest in
acquiring the rink and the City's desire to reopen the rink; commented that closure of the rink is
akin to the loss of a City park; stated that the facility is very well designed and serves many
people and events; and commented that the rink makes a positive impact on the community.
City Manager Ken Striplin commented that he will ensure through the City's Arborist, that tree '
service providers are aware of the oak ordinance and City recommendations.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Kellar thanked The Signal for recognizing Jerry Bloom, who ran the Santa
Clarita Valley Salvation Army facility on Lyons Avenue, and requested to adjourn the meeting
in his honor. Mayor Smyth and Councilmembers Weste and McLean also commented the loss of
Mr. Bloom.
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda made no comments.
Council McLean thanked the speakers who spoke on the Ice Station; commented that the North
County Transportation Coalition received a $107 million grant for upgrades to Metrolink's
Antelope Valley Line; and mentioned missing everyone and hopes that businesses open soon.
Councilmember Weste requested adjournment in memory of J. Michael McGrath, a Newhall
School District Superintendent for 25 years.
Mayor Smyth commented on knowing Dr. McGrath his entire life and that Santa Clarita is a
much better place because of his leadership.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 10, 2020, Special
Meeting.
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 10, 2020, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 3
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 13, 2020, Special
Meeting.
' ITEM 4
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 13, 2020, Special
Meeting.
ITEM 5
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 18, 2020, Special
Meeting.
Addressing the Council on this item was Scott Rafferty.
ITEM 6
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 19, 2020, Special
Meeting.
ITEM 7
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 31, 2020, Special
Meeting.
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ITEM 8 '
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the April 21, 2020, Special
Meeting.
ITEM 9
CHECK REGISTER NO. 08
Check Register No. 08 for the Period 03/13/20 through 03/26/20 and 04/02/20. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 03/16/20 through 03/27/20.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 08.
ITEM 10
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 773
Authored by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-9-Berkeley), Senate Bill 773 preempts local land use
authority related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Senate
Bill 773 (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. '
Councilmember McLean commented on an article in the Los Angeles Times which discussed
that Los Angeles has fared better than New York in containing the virus due to population .
density and that SB773 and AB953 erodes local control on land use issues, and may pose a risk
to health.
Mayor Smyth asked Governmental Relations staff to check if these bills are on hold and delayed
until next session due to COVID-19.
Councilmember Weste commented that legislation that is moving forward allows garages to be
converted, which usurps control of local agencies and Home Owners Associations; does not
consider sanitation district capacity or parking requirements; and will have unintended
consequences that will negatively impact homeowners and the community.
ITEM 11
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 797
Authored by Senator Scott Wilk (R-21-Santa Clarita), Senate Bill 797 requires that if the State
Water Resources Control Board (Board) has not made a final determination on an application to
appropriate water within 30 years from the filing date of the application, then the Board would
need to issue a new notice and provide an opportunity for a public hearing and protest.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: '
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Senate
Bill 797 (Wilk) and transmit position statements to Senator Wilk, Santa Clarita's state legislative
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' delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and the League of California
Cities.
ITEM 12
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 953
Authored by Assembly Member Phil Ting (D-19-San Francisco), Assembly Bill 953 preempts
local land use authority related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose
Assembly Bill 953 (Ting) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Ting, Santa
Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and
the League of California Cities.
ITEM 13
INCREASE CONTRACT AUTHORITY TO THE JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Increase contract authority to the City's janitorial services contract with Servicon Systems, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Ratify two amendments made to the Citywide contract with Servicon Systems, Inc., during
the COVID-19 crisis.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, or
modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, and execute
all documents subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 14
AMENDMENT TO CITYWIDE PRINTERS AND COPIERS CONTRACT
Amend the Citywide contract with Kyocera Document Solutions West, Inc. to encompass
managed print services at the Santa Clarita Public Library.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Amend the Citywide contract with Kyocera Document Solutions West, Inc. to encompass
managed print services at the Santa Clarita Public Library, authorize an expenditure authority
increase in the amount of $99,138; and authorize a contingency of $14,871 for a total
increase not to exceed $114,009.
2. Authorize an ongoing annual appropriation for $19,827.48, plus applicable contingency, to
' expenditure account 12050-5111.005 (Fund 309).
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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval. I
ITEM 15
APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2020 FORD SUPER DUTY F-350 TRUCK WITH
FLATBED AND EQUIPMENT & A 2020 FORD SUPER DUTY F-550 TRUCK
Approve the "piggyback" purchase of one 2020 Ford Super Duty F-350 truck with flatbed and
equipment, and one 2020 Ford Super Duty F-550 truck using Sourcewell contract #120716-NAF
in an amount not to exceed $125,711.01.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the "piggyback" purchase of one 2020 Ford Super Duty F-350 DRW XL 2WD
truck with flatbed and equipment, and one 2020 Ford Super Duty F-550 DRW XLT 4WD
truck using Sourcewell contract #120716-NAF in an amount not to exceed $125,711.01.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 16
GRANT REQUEST FOR LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM FUNDS '
FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) is one of several programs that are part
of the Transit, Affordable Housing, and Sustainable Communities Program established by the
California Legislature in 2014 via Senate Bill 862. The LCTOP was created to provide operating
and capital assistance for transit agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve
mobility, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities. As a requirement for funding, a
City Council adopted resolution must be submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a funding
request and take any action necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance provided
by the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 California Department of Transportation Low Carbon Transit
Operations Program.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-17
ITEM 17
APPLICATION FOR AND RECEIPT OF STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS
Consideration of a resolution allowing the City Manager or designee to submit an annual claim
to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for State Assistance Funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution allowing the City Manager or designee to submit an annual claim '
to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for State Transit Assistance
funds.
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Adopted Resolution No. 20-18
ITEM 18
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL
DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21
This required procedural matter provides for the adoption of resolutions initiating proceedings
for the Annual Levy of Special Districts for Fiscal Year 2020-21.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt resolutions initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments
for Fiscal Year 2020-21 for the Landscape and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment
Areas, the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District and the Open Space
Preservation District.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 20-19, 20-20, 20-21, and 20-22
ITEM 19
AWARD CONTRACT FOR BUS SERVICES FOR RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES PROGRAMS
Transportation services are needed for several Recreation and Community Services programs
' including Camp Clarita, Junior Lifeguards, and Canyon Country and Newhall Community
Centers. In order to provide for the transportation of program participants, bids were solicited
from bus service providers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to Santa Barbara Transportation Corporation, DBA Student Transportation
of America, for bus services for Recreation and Community Services programs in the amount
of $87,847.02, and authorize a 10 percent contingency of $8,785, for a total contract amount
not to exceed $96,632.02.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval, and execute up to two renewal options, not to exceed $96,632.02 each, plus
Consumer Price Index adjustments.
ITEM 20
SIERRA HIGHWAY BRIDGES OVER SANTA CLARA RIVER, PROJECT S3030 -
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF MITIGATION CREDIT
Sierra Highway over the Santa Clara River consists of two separate bridges for northbound and
southbound travel lanes. The proposed project, for the Sierra Highway Bridges, consists of
removing and replacing the southbound bridge, widening the northbound bridge, and
' constructing a 13-foot-wide median between them. The exterior side of both bridges will have
six -foot -wide sidewalks with eight -inch curbs, concrete barriers, street lights, and railings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of 0.27 acres of mitigation credit from the Peterson Ranch Mitigation '
Bank sponsor, Land Veritas Corporation, in the amount of $63,750.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 21
PLUM CANYON PARK LED SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING AND BACKSTOP FENCING,
PROJECT P4021, APPROVE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF LIGHTING
This project will install six LED lights and associated equipment and backstop fencing at the
Plum Canyon Park sports field.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the use of a "piggyback" contract for the purchase and installation of lighting and
associated electrical equipment for the Plum Canyon Park sports field from Musco Sports
Lighting, LLC, through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract (contract #071619-
MSL) in the amount of $374,000, plus contingency in the amount of $56,100, for a total
contract amount not to exceed $430,100. '
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 22
APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP AND ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF OFFERS
OF DEDICATION FOR TRACT NO.60922-04 (SKYLINE RANCH)
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve final tract map, and approve
and reject offers of dedication of easement for Tract No. 60922-04. This map is for subdivision
purposes and is located in the Skyline Ranch community along the northeast side of the southern
portion of the Stratus Street loop.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-04.
Accept the following on behalf of the public: (1) the right to restrict or prohibit direct
vehicular ingress and egress to Stratus Street; (2) the right to restrict or prohibit any and all
allowable uses within areas designated as open space; (3) the easements for covered storm
drain appurtenant structures and ingress and egress purposes; (4) the easements for sanitary I
sewer and sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes; (5) all sanitary sewers and appurtenant
structures; (6) and the easement for sight distance purposes.
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3. Reject the offer of dedication and grant in fee simple of all of Lot 261 for flood control
purposes.
3. 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.
4. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement
on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-04, which indicates all special
assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid.
5. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of the Final Tract
Map for Tract No. 60922-04, which embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance
and rejection of the dedications shown thereon.
6. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of the Final
Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-04, which provides for verification that the map is technically
correct.
7. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of the Final
Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-04, 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.
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APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF
DEDICATION FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 82393 - PLUM CANYON COMMERCIAL
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve the final parcel map and
acceptance of dedications for Parcel Map No. 82393. This map is for subdivision and
condominium purposes and is located in the Plum Canyon community at the northeast corner of
Plum Canyon Road and Skyline Ranch Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
I. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 82393.
2. Accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication of. (1) the easements for sanitary
sewer and sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes; and (2) all sanitary sewers and
appurtenant structures.
3. 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.
' 4. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement
on the face of the Final Parcel Map No. 82393, which indicates all special assessments levied
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by the City of Santa Clarita are paid.
5. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of the Final Parcel '
Map No. 82393, which embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance of the
dedications shown thereon.
6. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of the Final
Parcel Map No. 82393, which provides for verification that the map is technically correct.
7. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of the Final
Parcel Map No. 82393, which provides for verification of substantial conformance with the
Tentative Parcel Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state laws applicable at the
time of approval.
ITEM 24
2019-20 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, NORTH OAKS PARK, PROJECT
P3023 - AWARD THE DESIGN -BUILD CONTRACT AND APPROVE PIGGYBACK
CONTRACT
This project will remove the outdated equipment and install new equipment at North Oaks Park.
Identified improvements include the removal and replacement of the current play areas, the 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 surfacing where sand currently exists. '
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the design -build contract to P1ayPower LT Farmington, Inc., for the 2019-20
Playground Equipment Replacement at North Oaks Park, Project P3023, in the amount of
$262,869, plus a contingency of $26,287, for a total contract amount not to exceed $289,156.
2. Approve the use of a "piggyback" contract to purchase and install play equipment and
rubberized surfacing from PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc., through the Sourcewell (formerly
NJPA) cooperative purchasing contract (contract #030117-LTS).
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.
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' ITEM 25
RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE SENATE BILL 1, ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017, LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS, ROAD
MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION FUNDS INTO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
Senate Bill 1, Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Local Streets and Roads, Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds requires the City to identify project(s) using these
funds through the adoption of a resolution at a regular public meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Adopt a resolution declaring the incorporation of a list of projects proposed to he funded by
Senate Bill 1, Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Local Streets and Roads, Road
Maintenance and Rehabilitation for Fiscal Year 2020-21 into the Capital Improvement
Program.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-23
' ITEM 26
ACCEPTANCE OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT FUNDS
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated the City $530,314 in
HOME Investment Partnerships Act funds. The City Council must approve the acceptance of the
funds and allocation of $219,686 in other non-federal funds to meet HUD's $750,000 Minimum
Threshold Requirement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
I. Accept the Home Investment Partnerships Act funds, appropriate $530,314 from the HOME
Entitlement Fund (207) to Expenditure Account F0005207-5161.001, and appropriate
$219,686 from the Developer Fee Fund (306) to Expenditure Account F0005306-5161.001.
2. Appropriate $530,314 of revenue to Account 207-4552.001 (Home Entitlement Fund).
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to complete all required documents, subject to the
approval of the City Attorney.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 27
APPROVAL OF THE 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Draft 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and the funding
recommendations contained therein are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the Draft 2020-21 Annual Action Plan and funding recommendations
contained therein, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all required documents,
subject to approval of the City Attorney.
Mayor Smyth opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices by law have been provided.
Housing Administrator Erin Lay provided the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Smyth closed the public comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda inquired regarding the west side inclusion park and Ms. Lay elaborated
on that specific elements are currently in development.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 28
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS SET FORTH IN
THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO SWITCH TO ELECTION BY DISTRICTS BASED
UPON THE EXTENSION OF THE COUNTY SAFER AT HOME ORDER TO MAY 15, AND
CALIFORNIA EXECUTIVE ORDERS N-34-20 AND N-48-20 SUSPENDING ELECTION
CODE SECTION10010 DEADLINES
Council to consider a resolution to amend the schedule of public hearings based upon the
extension of the County Safer at Home order.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council consider adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita '
amending the schedule of public hearings set forth in the resolution of intention to switch to
election by districts based upon the extension of the County Safer at Home order to May 15, and
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' California Executive Orders N-34-20 and N-48-20 suspending Election Code Section 10010
deadlines.
City Attorney Joseph Montes provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council were Jonathan Ahmadi, representing the Santa Clarita Independent
Districting Committee; Glo Donnelly, representing the City of Santa Clarita Formation
Committee; Tony Maldonado; and Scott Rafferty.
Two written comment cards were received, opposing districts
Councilmember Kellar, speaking for himself, commented that all five Councilmembers work for
the entire City, not their own area, and that the California Voter Rights Act (CVRA; leaves cities
no choice but to accept districting.
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda commented that interaction with the community has been
overwhelmingly against districting; however, the City would lose in court due to the CVRA.
Councilmember Weste commented on unintended consequences from good intentions, and hopes
that the community has the opportunity for input when 4/5ths of their votes are taken away; and
reminded everyone to stay safe.
' Councilmember McLean commented that the public hearing schedule is packed, with no way for
the entire community to weigh in; asked the City Attorney to confirm if Mr. Ahmadi's committee
is a private committee, and Mr. Monies confirmed the committee is private; and commented that
there is no polarized voting in Santa Clarita.
Mayor Smyth resonated with Kellar's comments and mentioned that as long as there has been a
city, the entire Council represented the City as a whole.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-24
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
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ADJOURNMENT I
Mayor Smyth adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of J. Michael McGrath and Jerry
Bloom at 7:17 p.m.
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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