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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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—Minutes—
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Smyth called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:04 p.m.
' ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tem 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 Kellar, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 3, 6, and 9 for a
public comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
IRESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Smyth remarked that the Filipino -American residents in Santa Clarita remain a
cornerstone of our community and that the City proclaims October 2020 as Filipino -American I
History Month in the City of Santa Clarita.
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda discussed the vital services and resources available to fight breast
cancer, the City partaking in the Light Up Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) initiative, as well as
proclaiming October 2020 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Santa Clarita.
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda's daughter, Eva Miranda Crawford, shared a personal diary video about
her journey through battling cancer.
Mayor Smyth commented on some of the many contributions made by German -Americans, and
that the City proclaims October 2020 as German American Heritage Month in Santa Clarita.
Mayor Smyth invited Steve Petzold and Heidi Esslinger to speak remotely about German
American heritage month.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council remotely were Elaine Ballace, regarding mobile home rent increase;
Jocelyn Reyes, representing Filipino -American Association of Santa Clarita Valley and Santa
Clarita Sister Cities Board, regarding the Filipino -American proclamation; Art Lucas, regarding
public safety; Steve Petzold, regarding the ice rink; Glen Reeves, regarding an open space
proposal in Canyon Country; Andy Pabalan, representing Filipino -American Association of
Santa Clarita Valley, regarding the Filipino -American proclamation; Quynn Lubs, regarding
Indigenous People's day, Measure J, and racism; and Annie Astorga, regarding racism and
Indigenous People's day. '
One written comment was received regarding the City's electrical distribution network.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding the Manufacture Home Ordinance which
provides rental rate protections for the mobile home parks, and City Council has not raised any
rates; mentioned that the City is in receipt of Mr. Reeves' proposal and will respond to him; and
commented on the appraisals for the ice rink.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Kellar reported that the Latter -Day Saints Church participated in a day of
service by clearing debris and spreading mulch at the recent Elsmere Fire burn site; and was
pleased to participate in the reveal for Waste Management's re -build of the employee break area,
which was sponsored by the City and Logix.
Mayor Pro Tem Miranda commented on the Filipino -American community's work preserving
their cultural heritage; spoke of how proud he is of his daughter for her fight against cancer while
raising three children; and commented on the success of the 2020 Neighborhood Cleanup and
Online Expo.
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Councilmember Weste announced that the City has acquired 2.5 acres of vacant land adjacent to
the Canyon Country Park and is looking forward to new amenities; commented on construction
' updates at the Heritage Junction; and shared that she continues to receive requests for drive-in
movies theaters, and that the City -owned Roger Dunn property may be an optional location.
Councilmember McLean commented that her heart goes out to Mayor Pro Tern Miranda's
daughter; spoke of attending a virtual two-day League of California Cities conference, where the
City received two Helen Putnman awards for their Internship and Mascot programs, and had a
chance to network with other member cities; attended a virtual Southern California Association
of Governments Transportation Policy Committee meeting where transportation issues were
discussed; visited Old Orchard Elementary School where two teachers were honored for teaching
bi-lingual classes; mentioned that at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting, a
position of opposition was discussed for Measure J; announced that Edition 2 of the Parks
Passport Adventure challenge is available to explore Santa Clarita parks; and requested
adjournment in memory of Reba Anne Hallerberg.
Mayor Smyth commented on the upcoming virtual State of the City event.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Bob Kellar, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the September 22, 2020,
Regular Meeting.
ITEM 2
CHECK REGISTER NO. 20
Check Register No. 20 for the Period 08/28/20 through 09/10/20 and 09/17/20. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 08/31/20 through 09/11/20.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 20.
ITEM 3
COUNCIL POLICIES
Draft policies for City Council and Board of Library Trustees consideration are submitted for
approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the recommended revisions and deletions to the attached City Council
policies.
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Santa Clarita Board of Library Trustees approve the recommended revisions to the attached
Santa Clarita Public Library policies.
Addressing the Council remotely on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country I
Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Weste requested to amend the Veteran's Historical Plaza Policy to include the
Victory in Europe date; and City Manager Ken Striplin requested to amend the Enforcement of
Oversized Vehicle Ordinance Policy to include addressing enforcement on a reactive or
complaint basis. Council concurred with the amendments.
ITEM 4
RESPONSE TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT: A DIET FOR
LANDFILLS: CUTTING DOWN ON FOOD WASTE
The 2019-2020 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury sent a letter to Mayor Cameron Smyth that
included a report: A DIET FOR LANDFILLS: Cutting Down on Food Waste. The report is a
result of the investigation by the Civil Grand Jury and provides recommendations and requires a
response from the each of the 88 cities in Los Angeles County, including the City of Santa
Clarita, about the prevention of food waste reaching landfills.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve a response to the Los Angeleg County 2019-20 Civil Grand Jury Report: A
DIET FOR LANDFILLS: Cutting Down on Food Waste.
ITEM 5 '
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR COST
SHARING NPDES PERMIT MONITORING, MODELING AND REPORTING
Requesting approval to allow the continuation of an existing partnership for compliance with the
Municipal Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit through a
Memorandum of Agreement between the City, Los Angeles County, and Los Angeles County
Flood Control District
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Permit compliance between the City if Santa Clarita, Los Angele County, and Los
Angeles County Flood Control District.
2. Authorize City Manager or his designee to execute all agreements related to entering into the
Memorandum of Agreement.
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ITEM 6
ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR SUMMARY VACATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
' EASEMENT ON PLATT COURT
Resolution for the summary vacation of a landscape maintenance easement at 14309 Platt Court.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of the landscape maintenance easement at
14309 Platt Court, as described in the Legal Description.
2. Direct City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the County of Los Angeles
Registrar -Recorder's office.
One written comment was received in support on this item.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-62
ITEM 7
RESCIND 385 FEET OF NO PARKING ZONE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 A.M.
AND 4:00 A.M. ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF CENTRE POINTE BETWEEN HARRYBELL
PLACE (NORTH) AND 385 FEET SOUTH OF HARRYBELL PLACE (NORTH)
City staff proposes providing 385 feet of on -street parking along the west side of Centre Pointe
' Parkway between Harrybell Place (North) and 385 feet south of Harrybell Place (North) to
accommodate approximately 15 parked vehicles for the Habitat for Heroes Community.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to rescind 385 feet of the No Parking Zone between the hours of 12:00
a.m. and 4:00 a.m. along the west side of Centre Pointe Parkway between Harrybell Place
(North) and 385 feet south of Harrybell Place (North).
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-63
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ITEM 8
AWARD CONTRACTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT -
CORONAVIRUS FUNDS
Award contracts to carry -out services using Community Development Block Grant - 1
Coronavirus funds: $145,200 to Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging for vehicles, meals,
and groceries to address the nutrition needs of seniors; $54,800 to Bridge To Home SCV for
staffing and meals at the temporary shelter located in the Newhall Community Center; and
$150,000 to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for Rapid COVID-19 Testing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Award three contracts for Community Development Block Grant — Coronavirus funds
allocated to the City of Santa Clarita through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security Act:
• Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging in the amount of $145,200 for vehicles, meals,
and groceries to address the nutrition needs of seniors; and
• Bridge to Home SCV in the amount of $54,800 for staffing and meals at the temporary
shelter located in the Newhall Community Center; and
• Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation in an amount up to $150,000 for rapid
COVID-19 testing.
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 9 1
APPROVAL OF THE 2020 SANTA CLARITA SMALL BUSINESS COVID RELIEF GRANT
PROGRAM
Approval of the 2020 Santa Clarita Small Business COVID Relief Grant Program to provide financial
reimbursements to small businesses for expenses incurred from business interruption due to COVID-19
impacts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the 2020 Santa Clarita Small Business COVID Relief Grant Program to provide up
to $500,000 total to eligible small businesses, with individual awards not to exceed $5,000
per eligible business.
2. Direct staff to execute the 2020 Santa Clarita Small Business COVID Relief Grant Program
and initiate the application process.
3. Increase Revenue Account 229-4424.015, CARES Act Grants, by $500,000.
4. Appropriate $500,000 to Expenditure Account E0211229-5161.001.
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Addressing the Council remotely on this item were Elaine Ballace; and Holly Schroeder,
representing Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC).
' Council commented on micro -small businesses which do not qualify for many grants, the
availability of CARES Act funds, and making indoor air safe through ultraviolet technology.
Councilmember McLean inquired about the costs associated with ultraviolet light, and
Councilmember Weste responded that the SCVEDC and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of
Commerce are researching options.
Councilmember Weste requested that staff release information about the technology and City
Manager Ken Striplin responded that he will work with the SCVEDC and the Chamber of
Commerce to disseminate the information.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 10
COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT: MEASURE J
At the September 8, 2020, regular City Council meeting, Councilmember McLean requested that
the City Council discuss, at a future meeting, Measure J, a measure on the November 3, 2020,
General Election ballot to amend the County Charter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
Addressing the Council remotely on this item were Jessica Conrad; Alan Ferdman, representing
Canyon Country Advisory Committee; Peter Warda, representing Santa Clarita Valley Chamber
of Commerce; and Christian Olmos.
Masis Hagobian, Intergovernmental Relations Analyst, provided the staff report.
Councilmember McLean commented that the measure's intent is to de -fund the police and
cutting law enforcement funds put communities at risk; commented that at the Chamber of
Commerce Legislative Council meeting, Supervisor Barger's office stated that there are already
funds allocated towards community programs, and the measure is not endorsed by the County
Tax Assessor.
Councilmember Kellar concurred with Councilmember McLean's comments and that the
measure will ultimately raise taxes, the City already has social programs in place for the
community, law enforcement is critical, and to fight the problem with common sense.
Councilmember Weste commented that permanent mandates to remove general fund budget
during a pandemic is not appropriate.
Motion by Councilmember McLean for City Council to take a position in opposition to Measure
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RESUL:.
?PRQkVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
I Aarstia McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER:
E ob Cellar, Councilmember
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
ITEM 11
SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES TO RE -OPEN AND AMENDMENT TO SANTA CLARITA
2020 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
At the September 22, 2020, regular City Council meeting, Mayor Smyth requested that the City
Council support, at a future regular City Council meeting, the "Save LA Brewers" campaign and
the re -opening of indoor operations at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Additionally, the
City Council directed staff to amend the Santa Clarita 2020 Legislative Platform to include
supportfor the re -opening of businesses that have been forced to limit their operations or close
due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent public health orders.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Support the "Save LA Brewers" campaign and the re -opening of indoor operations at the
Westfield Valencia Town Center, including approval of the attached letter.
2. Approve amendmEnts made to the Santa Clarita 2020 Legislative Platform to include support ,
for the re -opening of businesses and overall economic development in response to financial
hardships experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent public health orders.
Addressing the Council wera Nino Rodriguez, representing the Westfield Valencia Town Center;
Steve Petzold; and-"eter Warda, representing Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Masis Hagobian, intergovernmental Relations Analyst, provided the staff report.
Counc member Wes a commented on the City's low COVID-19 infection rate, the mall's access
to outdoor air, and available technologies to clean indoor air.
RESULT. APP► -- VEFi [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Reba Anne Hallerberg at 7:53 p.m.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
V/ e� tic
CITY CLERK _
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