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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
-Minutes-
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilmember McLean delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember McLean 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
Item 5 was pulled for a separate vote and public speakers.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Smyth recognized the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and
acknowledged the outstanding efforts of the Triumph Foundation, as well as the Santa Clarita
Valley Mayor's Committee, the Child and Family Center, the Santa Clarita Valley Special
Olympics, and the Community and Law Enforcement Aware Response in Santa Clarita, to
support and protect individuals with disabilities.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council remotely were Cheryl Corriveau, regarding an inclusive community;
Rylee Marcotte, Kimberly Luna, Andrea Fleming, Sofia Ongele, Mark Blazer, Zain Khan, Karen
Black, and Jessica Conrad regarding racism, police funding, and Councilmember Kellar.
One written comment was received regarding City Council anti -racism and one was received
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COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Kellar made no comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda commented that Council is working to reach out to organizations and
individual speakers to address their concerns; and congratulated the award recipients of the Fil-
Am Association of SCV, Inc., Jose Rizal Scholastic Achievement Awards.
Councilmember Weste announced the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, granting
women's right to vote; and requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Lawrence
L. Miller, Steve Schmidt, and Roberta G. Veloz.
Councilmember McLean thanked Councilmember Weste for the adjournments and Mayor Pro
Tern for announcing the Fil-Am awards; asked voters to read the propositions on the November
ballot carefully; shared information regarding the Los Angeles County Fire Department's Ready
Set Go safety plan; and announced that the Santa Clarita Public Library is helping students
succeed with resources such as HelpNow and Explora for Students.
Mayor Smyth commented on meeting with a number of local beauty industry business owners
regarding safety protocols and shared frustrations that the business community continues to feel
due to the health orders and restrictions; provided information regarding the downward trend of
new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County and the threshold for which the Department of
Public Health will begin reviewing applications from elementary school districts to allow in -
class learning.
Mayor Smyth asked the City Manager to provide an update on the Human Relations Roundtable.
City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern have worked
continuously through the Council recess with stakeholders to evaluate the issues of today, to
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create a new structure, and looks forward to making an announcement soon regarding the new
structure.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 5 was moved to Item Fulled for separate vote
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: S
ITEM 1
Kellar, McLean, Weste
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the July 14, 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 July 14, 2020, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 15 AND 16
Check Register No. 15 for the Period 06/19/20 through 07/02/20 and 07/09/20. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 06/22/20 through 07/03/20.
Check Register No. 16 for the Period 07/03/20 through 07/16/20 and 07/23/20. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 07/06/20 through 07/17/20.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 15
and Check Register 16.
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 was moved to Item Pulled for Separate Vote
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ITEM 6
CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
CITY'S CNG FUELING STATIONS
Amend the City's existing contract with Clean Energy for the operation and maintenance of the
City's compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Waive the bid process and amend the City's existing contract with Clean Energy to provide a
term extension of 22-months, with the option of two one-year renewals; increase the scope to
include the fueling station at City Hall; and, increase the expenditure authority by $780,000,
plus a contingency of $20,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,762,235.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
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ITEM 7
BUS TAP MOBILE VALIDATOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
Award contract to Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., for the purchase and installation of TAP
Bus Mobile Validators (BMV).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract to Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., for the purchase and installation of
Bus Mobile Validators on the local bus fleet, in the amount of $230,687, and authorize a 10
percent contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $253,755.
2. Appropriate funds in the amount of $253,755 to account 12402-5161.001, and increase grant
revenue account 700-4424.009 by $253,755.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 8
2017-18 HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SIGNAL MODIFICATION ON
SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD, PROJECT C3019 - APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will modify the traffic signals at intersections along the eastern end of Soledad
Canyon Road at five locations: Oaks Springs Canyon Road, Rue Entr6e, Flowerpark Drive,
Poppy Meadow Street, and Shadow Pines Boulevard.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
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Approve the plans and specifications for the 2017-18 Highway Safety Improvement Program
Signal Modification on Soledad Canyon Road at five intersections: Oak Springs Canyon
Road, Rue Entree, Flowerpark Drive, Poppy Meadow Street, and Shadow Pines Boulevard,
Project C3019.
2. Award a construction contract to Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc., in the amount
of $582,416 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $58,241, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $640,657.
3. Amend the budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to appropriate Highway Safety Improvement
Program funds (Fund 229) in the amount of $100,000 to the 2017-18 Highway Safety
Improvement Program Signal Modification on Soledad Canyon Road, Project C3019,
expenditure account C3019229-5161.001 and increase revenues in account 229-4424.009 by
$100,000.
4. Authorize the continuation of $455,878 in Highway Safety Improvement Program grant
funds (Fund 229) previously appropriated to the 2017-18 Highway Safety Improvement
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Program Median Modification Program from Fiscal Year 2019-20 to Fiscal Year 2020-21.
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5. Authorize a transfer of projects savings in the amount of $97,273 to the 2017-18 Highway
Safety Improvement Program Signal Modification Program on Soledad Canyon Road,
Project C3019 from the following accounts:
• $27,208 in Transportation Development Act Article 8 funds (Fund 233) from the 2015-16
HSIP Median Modification Program, Project C0049 expenditure account C0049233-
5161.001 to expenditure account C3019233-5161.001;
• $538 in Transportation Development Act Article 8 funds (Fund 233) from the Traffic
Signal Annexation Upgrades, Project C4015 expenditure account C4015233-5161.001 to
expenditure account C3019233-5161.001;
• $9,000 in Developer Fees (Fund 306) from the 2015-16 Highway Safety Improvement
Program Median Modification Program, Project C0049 expenditure account C0049306-
5161.001 to expenditure account C3019306-5161.001;
• $41,404 in General Fund -Capital (Fund 601) from the 2015-16 Highway Safety
Improvement Program Median Modification Program, Project C0049 expenditure
account C0049601-5161.001 to expenditure account C3019601-5161.001;
• $16,875 in Gas Tax (Fund 230) from the Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Widening Over
San Francisquito Creek, Project S1039 expenditure account 51039230-5161.001 to
expenditure account C3019230-5161.001; and
• $2,248 in Measure R Local Return (Fund 264) from the 2018-19 Annual Concrete
Program, Project M0129 expenditure account M0129264-5161.001 to expenditure
account C3019264-5161.001.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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ITEM PULLED FOR SEPARATE VOTE
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 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
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 a
similar protection for tenants in the unincorporated portions of the County, which was later
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modified to apply to all cities that do not have a moratorium in effect. The City extended its
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moratorium through June 30, and then again through August 31, 2020. This urgency ordinance
would extend the moratorium so that it is in effect from March 4 through September 30.
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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 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2020" 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.
Addressing the Council remotely on this item were Steve Petzold and Tony Maldonado.
Two written comments were received in support of this item.
Councilmember Weste commented on the community's ability to stay relatively well, compared
to the rest of the county; discussed underlying health issues and the need to protect the elderly;
commented on small businesses, property owners that cannot get rent from their tenants, and
property taxes; and commented that there are unintended consequences of continuing the
moratorium.
Councilmember Kellar shared Councilmember Weste's concerns and asked for a separate vote.
Councilmember McLean inquired if the County's ordinance applies if the City does not have its
own ordinance. City Attorney Joseph Montes clarified that several additional actions over the
next month, including Court decisions, pending state legislation, Assembly Bill 1436, providing
additional eviction protections and rent and mortgage referrals, the County's moratorium, and the
Governor's order allowing cities to adopt the moratoriums expires September 30, may inform
Council's discussion.
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Mayor Smyth indicated his support for one more extension to allow actions from the state and
county to provide more clarity.
RESULT:
DEFEATED [2 TO 31
MOVER:
Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Cameron Smyth, Mayor
AYES:
Cameron Smyth, Marsha McLean
NAYS:
Bill Miranda, Bob Kellar, Laurene Weste
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 9
APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION, ICE STATION VALENCIA, 4.39 +/-
ACRES IN VALENCIA, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 2810-043-054
Acquisition of real property, Ice Station Valencia, 4.39 +/- acres of land with a two-story, 92,751 U)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council
1. Approve the acquisition of real property, 4.39 +/- acres of land with a two-story, 92,751
square -foot building in Valencia, Assessor's Parcel Number 2810-043-054, at a total cost of
$14,495,000, which includes $14,200,000 for the purchase price, $45,000 for title, escrow,
due diligence, and $250,000 for initial capital improvements.
2. Appropriate $14,495,000 from Facilities Fund Balance (Fund 723) to Recreation Facility
expenditure account 15117-5201.005 for the purchase price of the property and related costs
3. Adopt a resolution declaring the City of Santa Clarita's 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.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council on this item were Leigh Ann Dunleavy; Stacey Titter; Dave Chase,
representing SNAP Sports; Cheryl Frerichs, representing ESTIN Promotional Products; Holly
Schroeder, representing Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation; Shaun Denes;
Steve Petzold; Prescott Littlefield; and Kymberly Tompkins.
Three hundred forty written comments were received in support and nine in opposition.
Councilmember McLean advocated for the purchase of the Ice Station, continue current
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programs, and highlighted the "big picture" of an economic benefit with hosting conferences and
events in Santa Clarita, such as the growth of international curling events.
Councilmember Weste thanked everyone for their opinions and discussed the potential benefits
for youth, the economy through tourism, conferences, and non -profits.
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda read and he agreed with a quote from The Signal's editor, stating the
Ice Station has been a valuable resource for this community.
Councilmember Kellar also agreed with the quote read by Mayor Pro Tem Miranda with regards
to quality of life for a family -oriented community; asked Mr. Oviedo to clarify speaker's
comments, and he responded that the City is in an enviable position to have funds to purchase the
rink and discussed pay -back, the numerous revenue streams, and moving programs into this
facility.
Mayor Smyth inquired regarding the Ice Station obligations, and City Manager Ken Striplin
clarified that the City is not purchasing the Valencia Ice Station business and would purchase the
assets and land only. Mayor Smyth asked about timing of the reopening of the rink. Assistant
City Manager Frank Oviedo commented that the goal is to open it as soon as possible. Mr.
Striplin commented that the best -case scenario to open is the beginning of the new year, giving
an opportunity to make capital improvements and conduct a Request for Proposal (RFP) to
manage the rink.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
ITEM 10
DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO ALTERNATE VOTING
DELEGATES FOR THE 2020 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for October 7-9, 2020. In order
to vote at the General Assembly Meeting, the City Council is asked to designate a voting
delegate. The City Council may also appoint up to two alternate voting delegates.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council appoint a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates for the City of
Santa Clarita for the 2020 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Intergovernmental Relations Analyst Masis Hagobian provided the staff report.
Councilmember McLean requested to remain the Voting Delegate with Mayor Smyth as the
Alternate. Councilmember Weste made the motion to appoint Councilmember Mclean as Voting
Delegate and Mayor Smyth as Alternate Voting Delegate.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
ITEM 11
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 19-8 CITY COUNCIL
NORMS AND PROCEDURES
At the June 23, 2020, City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to bring back an
agenda item to discuss and consider changes to the City Council Norms and Procedures.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council review and adopt the attached resolution, amending Resolution No. 19-8 City
Council Norms and Procedures.
City Manager Ken Striplin made the staff presentation.
Addressing the Council on this item were Steve Petzold; Christian E. Olmos, representing Civil
Advocacy Network; and Jordan Minns.
Councilmember Weste is glad to have the opportunity to update the document by articulating
that everyone should be respected and treated the same.
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda stated that putting the new language into the Norms and Procedures is
important and that actions speak louder than words.
Councilmember McLean commented that she does not support discrimination of any kind, on the
need to do things that are respectful and kind, and that everyone has a right to speak of their truth
without insults.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
ITEM 12
DISCUSSION MEMORIALIZING THE VICTIMS OF THE SAUGUS HIGH SCHOOL
SHOOTING
Discussion of memorial at Central Park related to the November 14 event at Saugus High
School.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council review and discuss options for memorializing the victims of the event at Saugus
High School on November 14, 2019, and provide any necessary direction to staff.
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Prior to hearing this item, Council recessed for a five-minute break at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened
at 8:30 p.m.
City Manager Ken Striplin made the staff presentation.
Addressing the Council on this item were Karen Black; Frank Blackwell; Mia Tretta and Derek
Diaz, Angelique Davison; Tiffany Shepis-Tretta; Nancy Blackwell; Sean Tretta; Alex Alvarado;
Tracy Diaz, Jasmine Alvarado; Heather Solomon; Stephanie Reyes; Jay Ray; John Harris Mia,
representing The DMB Foundation; Marques Pullum; Holly Feneht; Kelvin Driscoll; Bryan
Muehlberger; Cindy Muehlberger; Samantha Zaidman; Jeffrey Halverson; Rylie Murphy;
Vanessa Tuculet; Jackie Thomas; Kipp Mueller; Adam Tuculet; Tony Maldonado; Bill Thomas;
and Amy Smith.
Seventeen written comment cards were received in support of this item.
Mayor Smyth addressed some of the misunderstandings of the speakers by stating that the item
on the agenda was placed on the agenda to give the Council the flexibility of making a decision
and expressed support in adding their names to the entrance to Central Park.
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Mayor Pro Tem Miranda discussed the Council's and City staffs involvement and support in the
aftermath of the tragedy, and supports the addition of in memorial of Gracie Muehlberger and
Dominic Blackwell to the entrance of Central Park.
Councilmember Kellar supports the additional language and wanted to ensure that the
community understands it requires the approval of SCV Water; and suggested placement at the
Youth Grove with Arts Commission involvement.
Councilmember Weste commented on the loss of two lives and acknowledged one of the
speaker's comments about grief processing and why the Youth Grove was created; thanked the
Mayor for clarifying the agenda item; commented that the Arts Commission does a good job, but
the memorial should be embraced by the family; and concurred with placing their names at the
entrance and placing an appropriate feature in Central Park.
Councilmember McLean shared how the tragedy personally affect her. She commented on a
group within the community that did not prefer to have the park renamed and shared a photo
with Council that depicted children on a park bench, which could be placed close to the park
entry; mentioned that the families do not want a memorial that is a part of the Youth Grove; and
does not believe that the Arts Commission needs to be involved, just the families.
Mayor Smyth summed up Council's direction as approving the "Central Park in memoriam of
Gracie Muehlberger and Dominic Blackwell" and to continue discussion of an additional
monument with the families.
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda made the motion of Mayor Smyth's summary.
Council continued to discuss including the Arts Commission, accepting donations, parameters of
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costs and size, and bringing closure to the families.
Mayor Smyth further clarified the motion as Council is approving the "in memoriam" language,
pending approval by SCV Water; Councilmember McLean and staff will connect with the
families regarding the artwork and location, considering crowd and safety issues; and return the
family -approved additional memorial to the Council for a final review.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council was Christian Olmos, representing Civil Advocacy Network, regarding
the Central Park memorial and the amendments to the Council Norms and Procedures; Quynn
Lubs, regarding racism; and Amanda Sinks, regarding the Council.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda requested adjournment in memory of Erasmo Dominguez and Nora
Dominguez.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Lawrence L. Miller, Roberta. G.
Veloz, Steve Schmidt, Erasmo Dominguez, and Nora Dominguez at 10:36 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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