HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-26 - MINUTES - SPECIAL (2)Tuesday, May 26, 2020
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Special Meeting
—Minutes—
4:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilmember Kellar delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth made comments about the County -wide variance application to the State.
Mayor Smyth called to order the Joint Special meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 4:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Kellar led the flag salute.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Weste, second by Miranda, to approve the agenda, moving agenda item 11 to the
top of the agenda, and agenda items 2 and 9 for public comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council remotely were Lynne Plambeck, representing SCOPE, regarding oak
trees; Elaine Ballace, regarding customer service; and Steve Petzold, regarding the library pickup
system and the Brown Act.
STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean inquired and City Manager Ken Striplin clarified the cut off for
comment card times.
' City Manager Ken Striplin commented on the development of Needham Ranch and oak tree
mitigation, returning phone calls to Ms. Ballace, and Mr. Petzold's comments by stating the City
has not violated the Brown Act.
Councilmember McLean inquired and Mr. Striplin responded regarding a map of newly planted '
oak trees; and Councilmember Weste made comments on oak trees being placed in open space
areas for the health of the trees.
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Councilmember McLean commented on Memorial Day, honoring heroes and enjoying the
flyover from her backyard; attended several Zoom meetings including the Homeless Taskforce
discussing how the Taskforce will move forward; and discussed the coronavirus figures as it
relates to the City.
Councilmember Weste commented on attending the Sanitation District meeting where the annual
Sanitation Fee chart was approved with no increase in fees this year; commented on attending a
Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation meeting which helps fund various projects such a
structure to house horses during emergencies; commented on the tribute to veterans with the
five -plane flyover and the missing man formation.
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda commented the Muslim holiday Eid Mubarak taking place this
weekend, acknowledging the diversity in the community; commented that darkly tinted windows
on drivers and passengers side window causes safety concerns for cyclists; and gave updates on
the Canyon Country Community Center construction.
Councilmember Kellar commented on the Memorial Day program at Eternal Valley and '
acknowledged KHTS and SCVTV for making it available to the community; and requested to
adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Richard Bouton Keysor, Mr. Kellar's brother-in-law.
Mayor Smyth clarified earlier comments regarding the County's approval of immediately
opening houses of worship and in-store retail; in -restaurant dining and salons still require the
variance.
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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 May 12, 2020, Special
Meeting.
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' ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES —The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the May 12, 2020, Regular
Meeting.
Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Petzold.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 11
Check Register No. 11 for the Period 04/24/20 through 05/07/20 and 05/14/20. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 04/27/20 through 05/08/20.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 11.
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.
FRANCHISED WASTE HAULER ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT
The City of Santa Clarita's residential solid waste services are provided by USA Waste of
California, Inc. (Waste Management). Per the approved Franchise Agreement, the waste hauler
may submit a request for a rate adjustment on an annual basis.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution approving the Ninth Amendment to the Amended. and Restated
Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and USA Waste of California, Inc. (Waste
Management) for residential solid waste management services, allowing the adjustments: (1)
Single-family residential standard service rates based on Sections 6.5.1. Annual Rate Cap and
6.5.2, Santa Clarita Valley Rate Cap, as outlined in the Residential Franchise Agreement; and (2)
Multi -family residential rates and special services by 4.23 percent, based on both the formula
outlined in the Residential Franchise Agreement and extraordinary adjustments, subject to City
Attorney approval.
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ITEM 6 '
EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY BIN AND ROLL -OFF BOX FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
The Temporary Bin and Roll -off Box Franchise Agreements will expire on June 30, 2020. If
approved, the recommended action will extend the Temporary Bin and Roll -off Box Franchise
Agreements to June 30, 2021.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution approving fifth amendments with A-V Equipment Rentals, Inc.;
USA Waste of California, Inc. (Blue Barrel/Waste Management); Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc.;
Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC dba Republic Services; and Randfam Inc. (Rent -A -Bin);
and a sixth amendment with Araco Enterprises, LLC (Athens Environmental Services), to extend
the Temporary Bin and Roll -Off Box Franchise Agreements to June 30, 2021.
ITEM 7
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY WATER AGENCY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
EASEMENT DEDICATION
Easement dedication to Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency within previously dedicated
Needham Ranch property
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Grant
of Easement (EAS 19-00028) to Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.
ITEM 8
APPROVE PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE 7700A PRECISIONCUT FAIRWAY MOWER
Approve the purchase of a John Deere 7700A PrecisionCut Fairway Mower using a "piggyback"
contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the "piggyback" purchase of a John Deere 7700A PrecisionCut Fairway Mower
using Sourcewell contract #062117-DAC in an amount not to exceed $68,674.
2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $11,000 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund
(Fund 722) to expenditure account 12103.5201.002.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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ITEM 9
AWARD CONTRACTS FOR ON -CALL CEQA PLANNING CONSULTANTS SERVICES
Award contracts to qualified vendors to provide as -needed California Environmental Quality Act
services to the City of Santa Clarita.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award contracts to Dudek; Michael Baker International, Inc; ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc.;
Envicom Corporation; and SWCA Environmental Consultants, to provide on -call California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) services to the City of Santa Clarita (City) for a
combined total of up to $500,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute two additional one-year extension options
per contract at the aforementioned contract amounts.
Four written comment cards were received in support of this item.
' UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 10
CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.20-3 TO
ALLOW THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON EVICTIONS
OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS ARISING FROM FINANCIAL
IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RENT PAYBACK PROVISIONS TO
SUPERSEDE THE CITY'S ORDINANCE
On March 31, 2020 the City Council adopted an urgency ordinance providing certain eviction
protection for residential and commercial tenants as a result of financial impacts resulting from
the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously the County of Los Angeles had issued an order providing
similar protection for tenants in the unincorporated portions of the County. Since that time, the'
County has twice amended their order, increasing the rent payback period from 6 to 12 months,
extending the eviction moratorium period to June 30, clarifying that the commercial tenant
protection applies to small businesses, and extending the applicability of the order to those cities
in the County that do not have their own eviction moratorium. This ordinance would rescind the
City's prior ordinance, thereby making landlords and tenants in the City subject to the same rules
and protections as those in the rest of the County, including any amendments to the order that the
County may adopt in the future.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council introduce, waive further reading and adopt an urgency ordinance via a 4/5 vote of
the City Council entitled, "AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.20-3 TO
ALLOW THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON EVICTIONS
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OF RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS ARISING FROM FINANCIAL
IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RENT PAYBACK PROVISIONS TO '
SUPERSEDE THE CITY'S ORDINANCE" and find that the recommended action is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per
Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an
effect on the environment.
City Attorney Joseph Montes presented the staff report.
Addressing the Council on this item was Barbara Welsh and Steve Petzold.
Two Written comments cards were received: one in support, one for writing off rent.
Councilmember Weste commented that the pandemic causes extreme views, people need to get
back to work, small businesses allowed to open, and landowners are caught in the middle; and
that both renters and owners need to be protected.
Councilmember McLean commented that this item was returned for discussion due to concerns
that the City's ordinance was no longer in step with the County's order, that this ordinance does
not excuse renters from paying rent, was in no way meant to turn over control to the County, and
proposed to amend the ordinance to possibly a 9-month rent pay back.
Councilmember Kellar stated his support on modifying the ordinance, rather than rescinding it. '
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda commented on his support for aligning with the County, by giving
protections to residents.
Mayor Smyth agreed with Council on amending the ordinance.
Mr. Montes clarified Council's options on amending or rescinding the ordinance.
Councilmember Kellar made the motion to not rescind, but to amend the ordinance with the
changes to the rent pay back period of nine months and the moratorium period to June 30.
RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
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ITEM 11
DISCUSSION OF RECENT LETTER TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND MEETING WITH
SUPERVISOR BARGER RELATED TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS AND REQUEST FOR A
VARIANCE OR EXEMPTION
At the May 12, 2020, City Council Meeting, the City Council requested a letter from the Mayor
be distributed to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, followed by a meeting among a
committee of the Council and City Manager with Supervisor Barger, to request a variance for
communities located in the North County region. This agenda item is for the City Council to
review and discuss the letter and written response from Supervisor Barger and the details of the
meeting, and provide any necessary direction to staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Review and discuss the written responses from Supervisor Barger received on Friday,
May 15, and the details of the meeting with Supervisor Barger on Thursday, May 21, related
to the City's request for a variance within the Los Angeles County order to be more in
alignment with the State's order or potentially request an exemption from the State.
2. Discuss ongoing impacts to both short and long-term planning for City programming and
events.
' 3. Provide any necessary direction to staff.
Item 1 I was heard prior to the Consent Calendar items.
Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold.
One written comment was received in support and one written comment was received in
opposition.
Councilmember McLean requested that information be placed on the City's website regarding
the opening of businesses and City Manager Ken Striplin commented that there is a referral to
the County's guidelines on the main webpage, but will make it easy to find link to information.
Councilmember Weste commented on the 4th of July parade, where SCVTV will air past
parades this year and the possibility of the City partnering with The Signal and KHTS to host a
neighborhood competition for patriotic displays; and City Manager Ken Striplin responded that
staff can partnership with the media to coordinate those ideas.
Mayor Smyth commented on continuing with the 4th of July firework show, allowing for social
distancing and discouraging home fireworks; and Councilmember Weste commented that this
year will be a dangerous fire season and discussed the perils of home fireworks.
' Mayor Smyth requested Council support to have staff help restaurants open by allowing
variances to close streets to allow businesses to have more room with on -street dining; and
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Council concurred.
RESULT:
APPROVED (UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Lauren Weste, Councilmember
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
ITEM 12
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS SET FORTH IN
THE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO SWITCH TO ELECTION BY DISTRICTS BASED
UPON THE MAY 13 EXTENSION OF THE COUNTY SAFER AT HOME ORDER
On March 19, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20-7 declaring its intention to
switch to election by districts and setting forth a hearing schedule based upon the requirements
of Elections Code section 10010. On April 28, the City Council amended the hearing schedule
based upon the County of Los Angeles' extension of the Safer at Home Order to May 15. The
County has now extended the Safer at Home order indefinitely, indicating the new order is meant
to implement Stage 2 of the County's Roadmap to Recovery Program. Presumably the County
will next revise the order to accommodate Stage 3, but the timing of future amendments is
uncertain. The current order does not allow for physical, in person gatherings of large numbers
of members of the public at City Council meetings. The attached resolution will amend the
hearing schedule again, with a first hearing on June 1, 2020. If the County has not revised its
,
order to allow for attendance by large numbers of the public at Council meetings by May 29, the
City Manager is directed to cancel the first two hearings, and the Alternate Schedule, which
begins June 5, will be operative. If the County has not revised its order by noon on June 4, the
City Manager is directed to cancel the first two hearings on the Alternate Schedule and agendize
consideration of further schedule changes for the Council's June 9, 2020, regular meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Council consider adoption of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita
revising the schedule of public hearings set forth in the resolution of intention to switch to
election by districts based upon the May 13 extension of the Los Angeles County Safer at Home
Order. The resolution would adopt an expedited schedule to be completed before June 30,
starting on June 1. The resolution would also direct the City Manager to postpone the hearings
to the attached Alternate Schedule (which would commence June 5) in the event that the County
Health Officer indicates in -person attendance of large numbers of the public at City Council
meetings is not permitted prior to close of business on Friday, May 29. The resolution would
also direct the City Manager to cancel the first two public hearings on the Alternate Schedule if
the County Health Officer had not revised the Order to allow for in -person attendance of large
numbers of the public at City Council meetings prior to noon on June 4, 2020. In that instance
staff would agendize further consideration of the schedule of hearings by the Council at the
Council's June 9, 2020 regular meeting.
Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Petzold; Elaine Ballace; Tony Maldonado; Floyd
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Fernandez; Glo Donnelly; and Jonathan Ahmadi, representing Santa Clarita Independent
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' Districting Committee.
Two written comments cards were received in support of the recommendation.
Councilmember Kellar requested that the City Attorney and City Manager address the public
speakers' comments, and Mr. Montes clarified that challenges to the constitutionality of the
California Voters Rights Act based on equal protection will not be heard by the United States
Supreme Court, and discussed the amended schedules of the public hearings based on the
County's health orders. Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo commented on potential legal
actions.
Council discussed issues with the public hearing time frame during the pandemic, the upcoming
revised census data, and the Governor's order to suspend the time periods in the California
Voters Rights Act.
Mayor Smyth commented that his preference is to adopt a public hearing schedule now, and
adjust the schedule later if needed.
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda raised additional concerns regarding the timeline, access to the public
hearings, and proposed to not hold public hearings at this time during the pandemic, but
postpone for the 2022 election, and Councilmember Kellar concurred.
Councilmember Kellar made a motion not to adopt a revised schedule at this time, and return the
revised schedule of public hearing to the Council for discussion once the County's health orders
regarding public gatherings have lifted.
RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED [3 TO 21
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Bill Miranda, Bob Kellar, Laurene Weste
NAYS: Cameron Smyth, Marsha McLean
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 13
ADJUST CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DEVELOPER FEE
Consolidated Fire Protection District developer fees pay for the cost of fire stations, related fire
protection improvements, and fire apparatuses. The resolution would adjust developer fees by
$0.0474 per square foot for fire protection facilities in keeping with the latest Los Angeles
County Development Fee Schedule adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
and required under the Developer Fee Detailed Fire Station Plan.
' RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution to adjust the Consolidated Fire
Protection District developer fee from $1.2357 per square foot to $1.2831 per square foot in -
accordance with the Developer Fee Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the
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Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County.
Mayor Smyth opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices by law have been provided.
Assistant Fire Chief Anderson Mackey provided the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Smyth closed the public comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda inquired regarding the status of the new fire station on Golden Valley,
and Mr. Mackey responded that the Station will be up and running in about three weeks.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
There were no additional requests to speak received.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda requested and the Mayor directed the City Manager to place Pride
Month on the agenda for the first meeting in June. City Attorney Joseph Montes clarified that
per the Council's policy it is the Mayor that issues proclamations.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the special meeting in memory of Richard Bouton Keysor at 6:34 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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