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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-23 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)' CITY OF SANTA CLARITA City Council Regular Meeting Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Councilmember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President, City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary Tuesday, June 23,2020 —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, Board of Library ' Trustees, and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency at 6:08 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 Miranda, second by Kellar, to approve the agenda, pulling agenda item 13 for Council comment and separate vote, and items 6 and 8 for public speakers. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. ' RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS I Mayor Smyth read a City proclamation, proclaiming the first week of July as Independents Week, celebrating the contributions that local businesses make in Santa Clarita. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council were Rylee Marcotte, Kimberly Luna, Cassidy Bensko, Eric Luo, Patience Thomas, Quynn Lubs, Hannah Chung, Micaela Bensko, and Julie Jeon regarding Councilmember Kellar and the Black Lives Matter movement; and Elaine Ballace, thanking Council and staff, and regarding the impacts of districting. STAFF COMMENTS Mayor Smyth requested that the City Manager provide clarity on the budget of the Fire Protection Services funds. City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the Fire Department is funded through a contract with the Consolidated Fire District and is funded at double the amount of the Sheriffs Department. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember McLean addressed the public speakers stating that name-calling the Council does not solicit support and is disrespectful; announced her attendance on a Valley Industrial Association virtual event regarding Split Roll, which would amend Proposition 13, and advised ' voters to be aware of the measure; attended a Los Angeles Metro State of the Agency virtual meeting and discussed ridership being down but is rising due to people going back to work, and that many safety measures are being taken; attended a virtual Homeless Task Force meeting, chairs the Prevention and Coordination subcommittee, and is working on various tasks to address homelessness in Santa Clarita; attended the Plum Canyon Park ribbon cutting, adding a new park to the City; announced a planned fireworks press conference on June 29 and discussed the dangers of illegal fireworks; commented that everyone has a right to their own view and editorials may only show one part of a story, and it is incumbent on us to come to our own conclusions; and requested to unofficially adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Dave Patrick Underwood, followed by an official adjournment at a later time when his sister, former Lancaster Councilmember Angela Underwood Jacobs, could be in attendance. Councilmember Weste commented that the public speakers are exercising their right to freedom of speech and having positive discussions will keep our country strong; commented that George Floyd's death is tragic, we all are impacted by his death, and we cannot change history, but can be insightful toward the future and find a way to be kind to each other; requested adjournment in memory of Barry Lee King; announced a wastewater fee rebate for businesses who were affected by COVID-19 by using extra water and to contact the Sanitation District at rebate@lasc.org to apply; encouraged the community to go to santa-clarita.com/patriotictour to view and participate in the 4th of July events, and is appreciative of the community who obey the rules due to high fire danger in the City. I Page 2 ' Mayor Pro Tern Miranda commented and thanked Marta Grant who invited him to the celebration on June 19, and enjoyed spending time at the Juneteenth event; is open to learning from the younger generation and appreciative to those who took up his offer to personally speak with him in search of common ground, including Nicole Jones, Kieran Hawe, and Jordan Mins; and commented on meeting with Steve Petzold to discuss his concerns and Tamar Abdul, who is working to keep businesses safe through his high-tech company. Councilmember Kellar gave no comments. Mayor Smyth requested that Chief of Police Justin Diez comment on what appeared to be a hate crime where a noose -tie rope along one of the City trails was found and that this matter is taken seriously and being investigated; and Captain Diez responded that a resident found a rope hanging from a tree at the 27300 block of Grandview Drive and is requesting any information from citizens who can help with this active investigation. Mayor Smyth requested that the City Manager review the Council Norms and Procedures and asked and received Council concurrence to return the Norms to the Council for review and discussion at a later date. CONSENT CALENDAR items 1 - 12. Item 13 was pulled for a separate vote. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, 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 June 3, 2020, Special Meeting. ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 9, 2020, Special Meeting. ITEM 3 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 9, 2020, Regular Meeting. Page 3 ITEM 4 ' CHECK REGISTER NO. 13 Check Register No. 13 for the Period 05/22/20 through 06/04/20 and 006/11/20. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 05/25/20 through 06/05/20. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 13. ITEM 5 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 6 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2020 The City of Santa Clarita will hold its General Municipal Election on November 3, 2020, to elect two members of the City Council for seats currently held by Mayor Cameron Smyth and Councilmember Bob Kellar. 1 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held November 3, 2020, and requesting consolidation with Los Angeles County's General Election. 2. Adopt a resolution for candidate statement regulations. 3. Authorize the City Manager to reimburse Los Angeles County for costs of services performed. Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Petzold. Adopted Resolution Nos. 20-36 and 20-37 Page 4 ' ITEM 7 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING ELECTRONIC CAMPAIGN FILING Transparency in campaign financing is critical in order to maintain public trust and support of the political process. Electronic campaign finance forms are available through a portal on the City's website to the public immediately after they are filed, creating an extra level of transparency earlier in the process. 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, CONCERNING ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS" ITEM 8 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ROAD EASEMENT DEDICATION Southern California Edison has requested a road easement on City owned property to access adjacent property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Grant of Easement (EAS20-00007) to Southern California Edison, subject to final language approval by the City Attorney. I Addressing the Council on this item was Elaine Ballace. ITEM 9 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 Determination and approval of the rates for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal Year 2020-21. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THE ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21." Adopted Ordinance No. 20-5 ITEM 10 FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR MEASURE W MUNICIPAL FUNDS This action will allow the City of Santa Clarita to begin receiving its municipal share of the Safe Clean Water Measure W parcel tax. ' RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the required Fund Transfer Agreement from Los Angeles County to accept the 40 percent municipal share of funds collected from City of Santa Clarita properties under the Safe Clean Water Measure W parcel tax, subject Page 5 to City Attorney approval. ITEM 11 2019-20 CITYWIDE MAJOR THOROUGHFARE MEDIAN REFURBISHMENT- VIA PRINCESSA FROM SIERRA HIGHWAY TO JASON DRIVE, PROJECT B3016 — APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This project will remove existing median plant material and replace it with plant material that requires significantly less water, replace the aging spray -head irrigation system with more durable and water -efficient irrigation systems, replace the existing curb and gutter, and install concrete pavers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2019-20 Citywide Major Thoroughfare Median Refurbishment - Via Princessa from Sierra Highway to Jason Drive, Project B3016. 2. Award the construction contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., in the amount of $638,069.93, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $127,613.99, for a total contract amount not to exceed $765,683.92. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. I ITEM 12 APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION FOR TRACT NO. 69164 - VISTA CANYON RANCH Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve final tract map and accept offers of dedication for Tract No. 69164. This map is for subdivision purposes and is located in the Vista Canyon Ranch community of the City of Santa Clarita. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164. 2. Accept on behalf of the public the offers of dedication: (1) in fee simple all of lot 5 for Transit Center and all of lot 22 for open space; (2) the right to restrict or prohibit any and all allowable uses within open space; and (3) the easement for sight distance. 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 I on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164, which indicates all special assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid. Page 6 ' 5. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164, which embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance of the dedications shown thereon. I 6. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 69164, 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. 69164, 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. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a conservation easement over lot 22 and over a portion of the attached Grant Deed consistent with the project's regulatory permits. 9. Authorize the deferral of payment of Bridge and Thoroughfare fees to building permit, consistent with the Bridge and Thoroughfare requirement for the two previously recorded Vista Canyon maps. ITEM PULLED FOR SEPARATE VOTE ITEM 13 APPLICATION FOR AND RECEIPT OF LOCAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING (LEAP) GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDS The LEAP Grants Program provides over-the-counter, non-competitive, one-time funding to local governments to adopt and implement plans and process improvements that facilitate accelerated housing production. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply to the Local Early Action Planning Grants Program to obtain funding for the establishment of a City Center Specific Plan that would create a mixed -use center and facilitate new housing production. Councilmember Weste commented that the City will be doing a new specific planning process that encompasses the mall and City center area. Councilmember Kellar commented on Sacramento overstepping, and it is unacceptable. Councilmember McLean requested clarification and City Manager Ken Striplin stated that the item is an opportunity for the City to receive a grant to commence a planning process for future ' development of the affected area, and it is an opportunity for the Council to get ahead of the new state laws regarding housing and create the City's own destiny. Page 7 Mayor Pro Tem Miranda inquired and Mr. Striplin confirmed the City is not relinquishing any rights, and only accepting grant funds for working on a plan, which would be brought before the Planning Commission and Council for ultimate approval. Councilmember Weste agreed with Councilmember Kellar's comments and hopes this will be a preemptive move for the City where the community has some input in the planning process. Adopted Resolution No. 20-38 RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 11 MOVER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Lauren Weste, Councilmember AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bill Miranda, Marsha McLean, Laurene Weste NAYS: Bob Kellar PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 14 FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ' The Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget totals $219.7 million. This includes funding for the Capital Improvement Program, the Redevelopment Successor Agency, operations and maintenance, personnel, and debt services. Fiscal Year 2020-2021 General Fund appropriations total $109.9 million. General Fund revenues total $110.2 million. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita: 1. Conduct the Public Hearing continued from the June 9, 2020, City Council Meeting. 2. Adopt Resolution Adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, Making Appropriations for the Amounts Budgeted and Establishing Fiscal Policies. 3. Adopt Resolution Adopting the 2020-2021 Capital Improvement Program. 4. Adopt Resolution Approving and Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021. 5. Adopt Resolution Electing to Receive All or a Portion of the Tax Revenues Pursuant to Health and Safety Code (Community Development Law). 6. Adopt Resolution Amending the City's Classification Plan and Salary Schedule. I 7. Adopt Resolution Adopting an Amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code. Page 8 1 Mayor Smyth continued the Public Hearing from June 9, 2020. City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided. City Council waived the presentation. Addressing the Council on this item was Christina Carlson in opposition and Kieran Wong in support. Two written comment cards were received in opposition. Mayor Smyth closed the public comments. Mayor Smyth requested that the City Manager address public comment. City Manager Ken Striplin explained that the Sheriffs Department is different from other budget items because the City pays per contract, and the services are broken down by type of service within the contract. Mr. Striplin further clarified the budget process is year round, where there is a six-month process to adopt a budget during a comprehensive review, and then afterward, there are opportunities to adjust line -items; commented that comparable cities with smaller population and land sizes spend far more for public safety than Santa Clarita, and public safety has always been in the top five of the residents' priorities, with Santa Clarita being one of the safest cities i over the last 30 years; stated the contract also provides for mutual aid for emergency resources at no extra cost to the City and, the Council balances community programs and support for non- profits, addressing a multitude of needs. Councilmember Weste commented that the Sheriffs Department has complemented the City in that the City spends almost as much on parks and open space to keep the City healthy; discussed that California shifted away from addressing mental health, officers are exposed to those issues, and the State must address this need. Adopted Resolution Nos. 20-38, 20-39, 20-40, 20-41, 20-42, 20-43, and 2044 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste ITEM 15 FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS As required by state law, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final Engineer's Reports for the various special districts and requests approval to provide the Los Angeles County ' Auditor Controller necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Property Tax Rolls. Page 9 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Conduct a public hearing for the Landscaping and Lighting District; the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District; the Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby District; and the Tourism Marketing District. Adopt resolutions approving the Engineer's Reports for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 annual levy of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for the Landscaping and Lighting District; the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District; the Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby District; and the Tourism Marketing District. Mayor Smyth opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Special Districts Manager Kevin Tonoian provided the staff report. Speaking on this item in opposition was Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon County Advisory Committee. Mayor Smyth closed the public comments. Councilmember McLean requested a response to the speaker's comments. Mr. Tonoian clarified that Levy A does not subsidize Levy B, and the cost of electricity has gone down as a result of purchasing the street light systems, allowing the City to pay down the bonds 20 years early, saving property owners $6.2 million; and discussed the Engineer's Report, explaining that it addresses the levying of special assessment, and does not incorporate ad valorem. Adopted Resolution Nos. 20-45, 20-46, 20-47, 20-48, and 20-49 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste 1 Page 10 ri L ITEM 16 FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ANNUAL LEVY FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT As required by state law, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final Engineer's Report for the Open Space Preservation District and requests approval to provide the Los Angeles County Assessor necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2020- 21 Property Tax Rolls. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Levy of Assessments for the Open Space Preservation District. Mayor Smyth opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Council waived staff presentation and thanked staff for not raising fees. No requests to speak were received. Mayor Smyth closed the public comments. Adopted Resolution No. 20-50 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste ITEM 17 ADDENDUM TO THE CITY GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RELATING TO ADOPTING VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED THRESHOLDS PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 743 To conform with new state law, as required by Senate Bill 743, this resolution would adopt proposed vehicle miles traveled thresholds in order to identify significant transportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving an addendum to guidelines and procedures for implementation of the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act relating to adopting vehicle miles traveled thresholds for determining significant transportation impacts as required by new state law. ' Mayor Smyth opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Page 11 Senior Traffic Planner Jason Smisko provided the staff report. I No requests to speak were received. Mayor Smyth closed the public comments. Councilmember McLean commented on her historical perspective of transportation issues where this has been a topic for many years, with an end game of putting meters in vehicles and charging individuals per mile by building toll roads; asked the City Manager to research this bill to see if it leads to this end game; and does not support this bill. Mayor Smyth commented on receiving communications from other agencies that requested a delay on a decision on this item. Councilmember Weste thanked Mr. Smisko for his report; commented that this bill is a significant shift in focus from measuring a project's impact to the individual driver; addressed that the California Environment Equality Act is used to slow projects that negatively impact the environment, whereas the City addresses all forms of transit and Class I trails to keep people safe; and stated now the state legislature is proposing requirements to allow garage conversions for additional housing without a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process, which will double the impacts in so many areas; and the State is able to pass legislation that creates impacts, without any CEQA compliance. Mayor Smyth inquired if the City is bound by this legislation, and City Manager Ken Striplin ' responded that he is appreciative of the Council's concerns, but there is a requirement of state law to stay in compliance with CEQA's review of traffic analysis. Councilmember Weste inquired regarding what happens if the state passes a meter requirement; and Mr. Striplin responded that this legislation only impacts environmental review. Councilmember McLean read a section of the agenda report regarding transition to the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) approach and commented that this is a first step in moving forward to require meters. Adopted Resolution No. 20-51 RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 11 MOVER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bill Miranda, Bob Kellar, Laurene Weste NAYS: Marsha McLean Page 12 ' ITEM 18 SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, 2019-20 TO 2023-24 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN A Public Hearing on the Substantial Amendments to 1) modify the noticing and public comment periods in the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan, 2) add $530,314 in HOME funds, $219,686 in Developer funds, and $855,759 in CDBG-CV funds to the Consolidated Plan, and 3) identify the uses of the HOME funds, Developer funds, and CDBG-CV funds in the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing. 2. Approve the modification to the noticing and public comment periods in the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Participation Plan. 3. Accept Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds; appropriate $855,759 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund (203) to expenditure accounts as follows: $105,759 to 13352-5161.001; $150,000 to 13353-5161.001; $150,000 to 13354-5161.001; $200,000 to 13355-5161.001; $250,000 to 13356-5161.001. Increase revenue account 203-4424.015 CARES ACT (COVID-19) by $855,759. ' 4. Approve the addition of $530,314 in HOME funds, $219,686 in Developer funds, and $855,759 in CDBG-CV funds to the resources identified in the Consolidated Plan. I Approve the allocation of the HOME funds, Developer funds, and CDBG-CV funds to the uses identified in the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan. Mayor Smyth opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided. - Housing Program Administrator Erin Lay provided the staff report. No requests to speak were received. Mayor Smyth closed the public comments. Councilmember McLean inquired regarding the Citizen Participation Plan and if the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reduced the public comment period, and Ms. Lay responded that HUD reduced the time frame from 30 days to 5 days in order to expedite the availability of the CDBG funds. Page 13 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II Addressing the Council were Julianna Lozada, Sofia Ongele, Joseph Voge, Terry Romero, Ethan Balgemino, Chika Ma, Cindy Avila, and Esteban Lopez, regarding Councilmember Kellar; Christian Olmos, regarding meeting with Council to discuss promoting racial diversity and inclusivity; Sebastian Cazares, regarding history of race in Santa Clarita; Steve Petzold, regarding the Closed Session agenda; Megan Duncan, regarding racism in Santa Clarita; and Shaya Godycki, regarding Councilmember Kellar and reallocating public safety funds. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Barry Lee King and unofficially David Patrick Underwood at 8:53 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 14