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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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, July 14, 2020
INVOCATION
Mayor Smyth delivered the invocation.
~Minutes —
6:00 PM
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 6:34 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
Items 5 and 12 were pulled for public speakers and item 21 was pulled for a City Attorney
announcement.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Smyth presented a City proclamation announcing the month of July 2020 as Park and
Recreation Month in the City of Santa Clarita.
Mayor Smyth recognized the Santa Clarita Sister Cities' 2020 Young Authors and Artists
Showcase winners: Blake Gallardo, author of the winning essay, Tragedy Brings CommunitL
Sydney Hooper, author of the winning poem, Stronger Than Ever, and Amber Lee, for her
winning artwork, titled United We Stand.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Bryan Muehlberger and Frank Blackwell, regarding renaming
Central Park in memoriam of Gracie Muehlberger and Dominic Blackwell; Francisco Negrete,
representing Small Business Owners, regarding street vendors; Elaine. Ballace, regarding the
CARES Act, illegal fireworks, the closed session announcement, and schools reopening; Shawn
Chen, regarding Airbnb regulations; Grace Gooneratne, regarding homeless issues and
denouncing racism; Kimberly Luna, regarding the Black Lives Matter movement; Stephen
Petzold, regarding SCVTV, and ACA 5, a constitutional amendment that will be placed on the
November ballot, and the Sheriffs Department budget; and Jessica Jimenez, regarding racism in
Santa Clarita.
One written comment was received regarding Santa Clarita Municipal Code 6.02; one written
comment was received regarding business closures due to COVID-19; and ten written comments
were received regarding Councilmember Kellar.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented on the permitting process for street vendors; addressed
Ms. Ballace's comments regarding CARES Act funds and the City Attorney's closed session
announcement; commented on the ordinance regarding the public right-of-way and the Council's
numerous actions supporting homeless issues in Santa Clarita; and commented that the Sheriffs
Department budget remains the same as the previous year.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean commented on attending a Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce
Government Affairs Council meeting where misleading ballot titles were discussed; invited
community participation at several upcoming virtual meetings including the Homeless Task
Force meeting July 15, and the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments July 16, and the
North County Transportation Coalition meeting July 20; invited residents to participate in the
City's internet speed test survey, available at speedup.santa-clarita.com; and requested
adjournment for tonight's meeting in memory of Karen Pearson Hall.
Councilmember Weste requested adjournment in memory of Naya Maria Rivera; read a card
from Dorothy McGrath, Dr. J. Michael McGrath's widow; and discussed the re -closures of
barber and beauty shops including the executive orders needed to operate outdoors, efforts to
combat the virus, and how can we prepare to deal with the virus and not just shut down.
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Councilmember Miranda requested Council consideration for discussion of a memorial for
Gracie Muehlberger and Dominic Blackwell. Councilmember McLean commented on meeting
with the Muelberger and Blackwell families and wanting to come to an acceptable meaningful
arrangement by creating a committee, without renaming Central Park; Councilmember Weste
concurred with working with staff on a memorial. Mayor Smyth concurred and suggested that
the City engage the William S. Hart District (Hart District), currently working with the families.
City Manager Ken Striplin requested further direction from the Council, and Council concurred
to agendize an item in August, staff to meet with the families during Council recess, and have an
open discussion at the Council meeting.
Councilmember Kellar discussed the turmoil across America and the recent protest against
Representative Mike Garcia at his home; commented on undocumented immigrants and invited
the community to view his entire speech noting its similarity to Teddy Roosevelt's speech in
1907; announced that he will finish his term of office, will not be running again, and commented
on the recent protests against the police.
Mayor Smyth spoke of adjournment in memory of Michael Lodl; requested that Recreation and
Community Services Director Janine Prado provide an update on the City's efforts in reactivating
the Human Relations Roundtable (formerly Forum). Ms. Prado discussed engaging with the
Hart District and students from the area high schools to reevaluate how the forum will best serve
the community. Mayor Smyth commented on the importance of working with high school
students. City Manager Ken Striplin commented about meeting with the Hart District
Superintendent and looking forward to working with the Hart District on inclusivity and
appreciation of diversity. Mayor Smyth discussed the ongoing review of Council Norms and
Procedures.
Councilmember Weste inquired about City assistance regarding salon closures and affordable
entertainment options for residents. Mayor Smyth commented that the State Association of
Cosmetology previously petitioned the Governor regarding the health orders, discussed the
licensing requirements from the State, and requested that legislative staff reach out to the trade
associations to discuss the Governor's orders. Councilmember McLean mentioned that this topic
came up at the Chamber meeting, and her frustration over shutting businesses down without
knowing where people are being exposed to the virus.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: Cameron Smyth, Bill Miranda, Bob Kellar, Laurene Weste
RECUSED: Marsha McLean
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the June 23, 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 June 23, 2020, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 14
Check Register No. 14 for the Period 06/05/20 through 06/18/20 and 06/25/20. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 06/08/20 through 06/19/20.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 14.
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.
ITEM 5
CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20-3 TO
EXTEND THE TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON EVICTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL TENANTS ARISING FROM FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC AND RENT PAYBACK PROVISIONS
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, which was later
modified to apply to all cities that do not have a moratorium in effect. The City extended its
moratorium through June 30. This urgency ordinance would extend the moratorium so that it is
in effect from March 4 through August 31.
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, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.20-3 TO
EXTEND THE TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON EVICTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL TENANTS ARISING FROM FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC AND RENT PAYBACK PROVISIONS" 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.
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Addressing the Council on this item were Stephen Petzold and Tony Maldonado. One written
comment was received in support of the recommendation.
Councilmember Weste agreed with both speakers' comments, and hopes that the need for it will
end soon.
Adopted Ordinance No. 20-6
ITEM 6
TERMINATION OF RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY
City Council proclaimed a local emergency as a result of the protests for the protection of life or
property on June 3, 2020. This resolution will terminate the local emergency.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve a resolution proclaiming the termination of a local emergency.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-52
ITEM 7
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 3269
Authored by Assembly Member David Chiu (D-17-San Francisco), Assembly Bill 3269
authorizes the State to take legal action against a local agency and preempt local land use
authority if homeless populations do not decrease within a local jurisdiction by the prescribed
rate and timeframe included in the bill.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose
Assembly Bill 3269 (Chiu) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member David Chiu,
Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor
Newsom, and the League of California Cities.
One written comment in opposition was received.
ITEM 8
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 1120
Authored by Senator Toni Atkins (D-39-San Diego), Senate Bill 1120 preempts certain local
land use authority including zoning, design standards, parking, and overall application standards
related to specific residential developments. The following summary focuses on two provisions
included in the legislation that directly preempt the City's local land use authority.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Senate
Bill 1120 (Atkins) and transmit position statements to Senator Toni Atkins, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and the League of
California Cities.
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ITEM 9
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 1385
Authored by Senator Anna Caballero (D-12-Salinas), Senate Bill 1385 enacts the Neighborhood
Homes Act, which establishes a housing development project as an authorized use on a lot zoned
for office or retail commercial use.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Senate
Bill 1385 (Caballero) and transmit position statements to Senator Anna Caballero, Santa
Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and
the League of California Cities.
ITEM 10
ADOPT SANTA CLARITA TRANSIT ZERO EMISSION BUS FLEET TRANSITION PLAN
Adopt the Santa Clarita Transit Zero Emission Bus Fleet Transition Plan and direct staff to
submit the plan to the California Air Resources Board for approval, as required by the Innovative
Clean Transit Regulation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution adopting the Santa Clarita Transit Zero Emission Bus Fleet Transition
Plan and authorize the City Manager or designee to submit the plan to the California Air
Resources Board, as required by the Innovative Clean Transit Regulation.
2. Authorize staff to amend the plan based on the needs of the City of Santa Clarita, available
funding, and/or changes in technology.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-53
ITEM 11
LMD ZONE T23A (MOUNTAIN VIEW COURT HOMES) APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
AND CONTRACT AUTHORITY INCREASE
Request to appropriate additional reserve funds and increase contract expenditure authority for
the existing landscape maintenance contract held by American Heritage Landscape to support
one-time work and additional contract labor within Landscape Maintenance District Zone T23A
(Mountain View Court Homes).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Appropriate funds in the amount of $65,000 from Fund 357 to Landscape Maintenance
District (LMD) Zone T23A (Mountain View Court Homes), account number 12513-
5161.010 (Landscape Services), for one-time enhancement projects and additional contract
labor.
2. Authorize an expenditure authority increase to the City's existing contract with American
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Heritage Landscape in the amount of $65,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$673,822.80.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 12
APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Consideration of appointment to the Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution reappointing Councilmember McLean to the Santa Clarita Board
of Library Trustees for a three-year term, expiring June 30, 2023.
Addressing the Council on this item was Stephen Petzold.
Councilmember McLean asked for clarification on the Library Board meetings and the book
exchange program, and City Manager Ken Striplin responded that there are no Library Board
meetings in closed session, and that the agenda is posted with the Council sitting as the Board
and library specific items are dealt with the same agenda.
Darren Hernandez, Deputy City Manager, explained that the Santa Clarita Public Library is a
Southern California Library Cooperative member, which allows for inter -Library loans,
however, typically an item is purchased, rather than borrowed, and is added to the collection due
to residents' interest in the item.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-54
ITEM 13
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING
ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS."
Adopted Ordinance No. 20-7
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ITEM 14
JANITORIAL SERVICES SCOPE INCREASE AND CONTRACT RENEWALS
Council consideration for authority and renewal increases to the City's janitorial services
contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize a monthly contract increase in the amount of $13,826 to the Citywide contract
with Servicon Systems, Inc., for a total monthly amount not to exceed $137,524 through
October 16, 2020.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal
options beginning on October 17, 2020, not to exceed the base annual contract, inclusive of
contingency, of $1,650,293 plus any adjustment consistent with the appropriate Consumer
Price Index.
3. Appropriate $48,391 to COVID-19 Response expenditure account E0211601-5161.001;
increase transfers out account 10019500-5501.601 and transfers in account 601-4711.100 by
$48,391.
4. 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 15
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS INTERNET TRANSPORT AGREEMENT
Approve a three-year agreement with CalArts to license two dark fiber strands and lit transport
services from the City to Downtown Los Angeles to enable them with access to a multitude of
Internet Service Providers who can provide gigabit Internet speeds at affordable prices.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve a three-year agreement, with three optional three-year renewal options, between the
City of Santa Clarita and the California Institute of the Arts to license two City -owned dark
fiber strands and provide lit transport service.
2. Appropriate $15,000 to Dark Fiber revenue account 100-4312.008.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
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ITEM 16
TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY UPGRADES AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
BUS WASH SYSTEM AND AIR BLOWER SYSTEM, PHASE II, PROJECT F1023 -
AWARD DESIGN -BUILD CONTRACT
This project will replace the existing bus wash system and install an air blower system at the
Transit Maintenance Facility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the design -build contract to Air & Lube Systems, Inc., in the amount of $542,391, and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $108,478, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$650,869.
2. Authorize the continuation of available funds in Transit funds (Fund 700), previously
appropriated to the Transit Maintenance Facility Upgrades and Equipment Replacement,
Project F1023 from Fiscal Year 2019-20 to Fiscal Year 2020-21.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 17
SIERRA HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT AND ADAPTIVE SYSTEM,
PROJECT C0060 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT
This project will provide plans and specifications to integrate the traffic signals along Sierra
Highway from Via Princessa to Newhall Avenue into the City's Intelligent Transportation
System for coordinated signal timing along Sierra Highway. This project will also incorporate
the design of various intersection improvements along Sierra Highway, including left -turn pocket
modifications, restriping to provide additional lanes, and dynamic lane utilization technology.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the design contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Sierra Highway
Traffic Signal Interconnect and Adaptive System, Project C0060 in the amount of $391,783
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $39,178, for a total contract amount not to
exceed $430,961.
2. Authorize the continuation of available funds in Measure R Highway Operation
Improvement (Fund 270) previously appropriated to the Sierra Highway Traffic Signal
Interconnect and Adaptive System, Project C0060 from Fiscal Year 2019-20 to Fiscal Year
2020-21.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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ITEM 18
SAND CANYON TRAIL, PHASE VI, PROJECT T3024 - APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will construct Phase VI of the Sand Canyon Trail, which covers approximately
1,400 linear feet between County of Los Angeles Fire Station 123 and Placerita Canyon Road on
the west side of Sand Canyon Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Sand Canyon Trail, Phase VI, Project T3024.
2. Award the construction contract for the Sand Canyon Trail, Phase VI, Project T3024 to
Foster Construction in the amount of $245,563, plus $35,156 for bid alternate and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $28,072, for a total contract amount not to exceed $308,791.
3. Authorize the continuation of available funds in Bikeway funds (Fund 238), Proposition A
Park Bond Funds (262), Quimby Funds (305), and General Fund - Capital (601), previously
appropriated to the Sand Canyon Trail, Phase VI, Project T3024 from Fiscal Year 2019-20 to
Fiscal Year 2020-21.
4. Authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $70,000 to reimburse the property
owner for clearing private improvements from the future trail easement at 27315 Sand
Canyon Road as part of the Sand Canyon Trail project.
5. Appropriate funding in the amount of $70,000 from the Bikeway Fund (238) to the Sand
Canyon Trail, Phase VI, expenditure account T3024238-5161.001.
6. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept the trail easement after review by the
City Attorney.
7. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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ITEM 19
CANYON COUNTRY COMMUNITY CENTER - PHASE III, OFFSITE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT F3020 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND APPROVE SUPPORT SERVICES
CONTRACT INCREASES
This item awards the construction and support services contracts for the Canyon Country
Community Center - Phase III off -site road improvements, which include a right -turn lane on
westbound Soledad Canyon Road, widening Sierra Highway northbound along the project
frontage, widening of Solamint Road near Dolan Way, and constructing bulb -outs at Solamint
Road and Dolan Way. Also included in the Phase III construction is the addition of landscaped
medians on Sierra Highway, between Soledad Canyon Road and Dolan Way.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for Canyon Country Community Center - Phase III,
Project F3020.
2. Award a construction contract for Canyon Country Community Center - Phase III, Project
F3020, to Toro Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $3,386,036.09 and authorize a contingency
in the amount of $507,905.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,893,941.09.
3. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for civil
engineering, surveying services, and construction support for Canyon Country Community
Center - Phase III, Project F3020 with Michael Baker International in the amount of
$121,278 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $12,128, for a total additional
contract amount of $133,406.
4. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for geotechnical
testing, observation services, and construction support for Canyon Country Community
Center - Phase III, Project F3020 with R.T. Frankian & Associates in the amount of $226,765
and authorize a contingency in the amount of $22,676, for a total additional contract amount
of $249,441.
5. Approve the use of $75,000 from the executed Dark Fiber Agreement with Crown Castle to
construct a portion of the fiber optic system along Sierra Highway.
6. Adopt a Resolution accepting the offer of dedication of Dolan Way, identified as "Future
Street" on recorded Tract Map 42036 for Public Use for Street Purposes.
7. Amend the budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and appropriate to the Canyon Country
Community Center, Project F3020, $3,948,640 from the Facilities Fund (Fund 723) to
expenditure account F3020723-5161.001, and $575,000 from the Park Dedication Fund
(Fund 305) to expenditure account F3020305-5161.001, to provide for the construction
contract, support services, staff time, and the project's administrative costs for the Canyon
Country Community Center - Phase III construction.
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8. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-55
ITEM 20
VISTA CANYON MULTI -MODAL TRANSIT CENTER, PROJECT T3020 - APPROVE
SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS, AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND AWARD
SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACT
This item awards contracts for construction and support services for Vista Canyon Multi -Modal
Center project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center, Project T3020.
2. Award a construction contract for Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center, Project T3020 to Icon
West Inc., in the amount of $20,100,023 and authorize a contingency in the amount of
$3,618,004, for a total contract amount not to exceed $23,718,027.
3. Award a contract for the Vista Canyon Multi -Modal, Project T3020 material testing services
to Twining Inc., in the amount of $344,055 and authorize a contingency in the amount of
$61,930, for a total contract amount not to exceed $405,985.
4. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for construction
support services for Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center, Project T3020 with RailPros in the
amount of $600,000, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $60,000, for a total
additional contract amount of $660,000.
5. Execute a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the Southern California Regional
Rail Authority (operating as Metrolink) in the amount of $5,193,730 for project management,
railroad protection, test trains, track stabilization, flagman service, Positive Train Control
updates, and signal communication system construction for the station and associated track
work; and authorize a contingency in the amount of $934,871, for a total additional contract
amount of $6,128,601.
6. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita a
Lease Agreement, Consent to Sublease, and a Sublease Agreement with the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Vista Canyon LLC., for the Vista Canyon
Multi -Modal Center located on Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
property, subject to City Attorney approval.
7. Increase Transfers Out account 72319500-5501.602 (Facilities Fund) and Transfers In
account 602-4711.723 (Civic Arts Project Fund) by $40,000, and appropriate to expenditure
account A3003602-5161.001 Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center Civic Art.
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8. Appropriate additional funding to the Vista Canyon Multi -Modal Center project as follows:
• $8,908,000 from SB-1 Local Partnership Program Grant (Fund 259) to expenditure
account T3020259-5161.001 and increase revenue account 259-4621.001 by $8,908,000;
• $5,000,000 from Federal Transit Administration Grant (Fund 700) to expenditure account
T3020700-5161.001 and increase revenue account 700-4424.009 by $5,000,000;
• $2,586,783 from Proposition C Grant (Fund 265) to expenditure account T3020265-
5161.001 and increase revenue account 265-4422.008 by $2,586,783;
• $5,216,000 from Measure M — Regional Transit funds (Fund 700) to expenditure account
T3020700-5161.001 and increase revenue account 700-4621.001 by $5,216,000;
• $4,000,000 from Measure R — Highway Operational Improvement Grant (Fund 270) to
expenditure account T3020270-5161.001 and increase revenue account 270-4426.005 by
$4,000,000;
• $2,647,000 from Vista Canyon Community Facilities District Bond proceeds to
expenditure account T3020723-5161.001; and
• $3,192,604 from Proposition A Local Return (Fund 261) to expenditure account
T3020261-5161.001.
9. Adopt a resolution, acting on the City of Santa Clarita's behalf and as the legislative body of
the City of Santa Clarita Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Vista Canyon) declaring
its intent to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations
expected to be issued to finance certain public facilities as required by United States
Department of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2.
10. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-56
ITEM 21
TESORO DEL VALLE PROPERTY TAX TRANSFER RESOLUTION AND PARK
PROPERTY TRANSFER AGREEMENT
Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, and the Board of
Supervisors for the County of Los Angeles approving the negotiated exchange of property tax
revenue resulting from the proposed Tesoro del Valle Annexation Area, and a Resolution
approving the transfer of Tesoro del Valle Annexation area to the City of Santa Clarita
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a joint resolution of negotiated exchange of property tax revenue for the proposed
Tesoro Del Valle Annexation Area.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign, subject to the approval of the City
Attorney, a Park Property Transfer Agreement to accept Tesoro Adobe Historic Park into the
City of Santa Clarita parks system upon completion of the Tesoro del Valle Annexation.
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City Attorney Joseph Montes announced that there is a replacement resolution provided by the
County, where the signature block was changed and has been distributed to the Council.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-57
ITEM 22
RESOLUTION DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES
Consideration of a resolution delegating the authority for temporary street closures for
celebrations, parades, local special events, and other purposes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution delegating authority to the City Manager for temporary street
closures for celebrations, parades, local special events, and other purposes pursuant to California
Vehicle Code Section 21101.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-58
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Councilmember Kellar excused himself from the meeting, announcing he was under the weather,
but that he would be watching from home.
Addressing the Council were Cassidy Bensko, regarding City Council candidates; Christian E.
Olmos, representing Civil Advocacy Network Santa Clarita, regarding the Human Relations
Forum and City Council; Sofia Ongele, Shaya Godycki, Quynn Lubs, Jessica Conrad, Shaya
Darden, Anthony Breznican, Esteban Lopez, Caleb Kim, and Xactly Najar, regarding
Councilmember Kellar and racism in Santa Clarita; Michael Fleming, regarding the closure of
Mountasia Fun Center; Tony Maldonado, regarding at -large elections; David Gomez, regarding
Airbnb issues.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin addressed the Airbnb comments saying that the City now has the
tools to address the issues, including issuing a notice of violation and the ability to pursue
criminal complaints.
Councilmember Weste inquired about Airbnb regulations, and Mr. Striplin confirmed, in this
instance, the property owners are in violation of Airbnb's regulations, the City has sent a notice
of violation to the property owner, notified Airbnb of the issues with this property, and has
requested that Airbnb de -register this property.
Mayor Smyth addressed comments about the Human Relations Forum, mentioned the update
provided earlier, and the Council and the City are working in partnership with the Hart District to
put the parameters in place to create the Human Relations Roundtable with a broad
representation of the community to address issues of diversity and racism.
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Councilmember McLean addressed Michael Fleming's comments and frustrations about the
Governor's executive privilege, suggested he contact Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor
Katherine Barger's office for assistance, and committed to continue to seek opportunities for
businesses to re -open.
Councilmember Weste commented on being thrilled that the Mayor is moving forward with
getting the Human Relations Forum reactivated and believes opening the dialogue will bring
about important changes; commented that miniature golf at Mountasia is an outdoor activity, and
the Mayor concurred that family units playing miniature golf and using batting cages should fall
under the flexibility of re -opening. Councilmember McLean suggested writing a letter to
Supervisor Barger, and Mayor Smyth mentioned that the State is being very prescriptive in
outlining what can and cannot open. Councilmember Weste suggested Santa Clarita is not as
affected by the virus as the County as a whole, and Councilmember McLean suggested letters be
written to the State Legislators. Council concurred for a letter, signed by the Mayor, and Mayor
Smyth suggested to include the Lancaster and Palmdale Mayors, on behalf of all three
communities.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Karen Pearson Hall, Naya Marie
Rivera, and Michael Lodl at 9:14 p.m.
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