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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - REGULAR MTG MIN (2)O 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, April 11, 2017 —Minutes— [-1111 A INVOCATION Councilmember McLean delivered the invocation. CALL TO ORDER City Council Chambers Mayor Smyth called to order the regular joint meeting of the City Council, Board of Library Trustees at 6:10 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Boy Scout Troop 491 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 Councilmember McLean requested an amendment to the March 28, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes. With no objection, the agenda was approved. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor Smyth and Council recognized Deputy Kevin Duxbury and Deputy Travis Randall for their lifesaving role in an incident that doctors are calling a miracle. V Packet Pg. 8 Mayor Smyth and Council proclaimed April 11, 2017, as Arts Day in Santa Clarita and presented the members of the Alliance for the Arts with the proclamation. Alliance for the Arts member Stephanie O'Connor thanked the Council and discussed the benefits of arts in the community. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Evan Reed, representing SCV Arts Day, regarding importance of an community arts center; Sally White, regarding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill; Laurel Taylor, regarding the proposed Chiquita Canyon Landfill expansion; Steve Petzold, regarding Coyotes and Council elections; Heather Imo, speaking on behalf of Alayna Imo, regarding an arts community center and thanking the Council for their involvement with the arts. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding the new community arts center located in Newhall and steps the City has taken to fulfill the Arts Master Plan so far. c a� N Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on visiting the Newhall Auditorium, along with c Councilmember Miranda, and was impressed by the progress being made to restore the theater. v COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Smyth commented on the upcoming Cowboy Festival taking place at Hart Park on April 22 and April 23 and indicated more information can be found at cowboyfestival.org. Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented that she, along with Councilmember Miranda, attended the 33rd Annual Women in Service Celebration where Zonta honored 21 women for their volunteer service; commented on the 4th of July parade theme, the Emblems of the Land I Love, and commented how interested participants can register; commented that this year is the City of Santa Clarita's 30th birthday year, and be sure to honor the City founders; encouraged residents to hike Santa Clarita Open Space and Trails; and announced that two authors, Garner Palenske and Nicholas Cataldo, will give a presentation on the life of Wyatt Earp at the William S. Hart mansion on April 22 at 8p.m. Councilmember Kellar announced the Triumph Foundation 61h Annual Wheelchair Festival for a weekend of wheelchair festivities on April 29 and April 30, at the Activities Center, and visit triumph-foundation.org for more information; and commented on the Santa Clarita Valley Family History and Technology Fair held by the Latter-day Saints Church, Saturday April 22 from 8-4 p.m., at 24443 McBean Parkway, and recognized members of the audience for their efforts and work on this event. Councilmember McLean announced the upcoming Earth Arbor Day Festival on Saturday April 29 and Sunday April 30, where there will be tree giveaways, and the festival is combined with the KHTS Santa Clarita Home and Garden Show, the Emergency Expo and the Arts and Crafts Fair; announced that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and reminded community members to help make Santa Clarita's streets safer by taking care of phone calls, texts, and GPS before putting the car in drive; and commented on the upcoming manufactured home rental Page 2 Packet Pg. 9 O adjustment ordinance amendments and asked that all mobilehome park residents are notified prior to Council meetings where the item will be discussed. Councilmember Miranda commented regarding a purse snatching outside a CVS Pharmacy, and with the City's help, the Sheriff's Department were able to capture the criminal; and announced that on April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library will be hosting a celebration in honor of "Dia De Los Ninos" and "Dia De Los Libros" with crafts, music and stories. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 28, 2017, Special Meeting ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the March 28, 2017, Regular Meeting ITEM 3 LEASE EXTENSION FOR THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY TEMPORARY EMERGENCY WINTER SHELTER PROGRAM The Santa Clarita Valley Temporary Emergency Winter Shelter Program is operated by Bridge to Home, a local non-profit organization. The three year lease agreement extension would authorize Bridge to Home to continue to operate a temporary emergency winter shelter located at 23029 Drayton Street. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve a three year extension to a lease agreement that would authorize Bridge to Home to operate a Temporary Emergency Winter Shelter on City of Santa Clarita (City) -owned property located at 23029 Drayton Street. U Page 3 Packet Pg. 10 ITEM 4 TAX -SHARING RESOLUTIONS FOR SANITATION DISTRICT ANNEXATION NOS. 1079 AND 1085 The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District (District) provides wastewater treatment services within the District's service area. To provide wastewater treatment service to properties located outside the District's service area, the boundary must be expanded through the annexation process. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District's resolutions approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District Annexation Nos. 1079 and 1085. Adopted Resolution No. 17-26 (Annexation No. 1079); Resolution No. 17-27 (Annexation No. 1079); Resolution No. 17-28 (Annexation No. 1085); Resolution No. 17-29 (Annexation No. 1085); and Resolution No. 17-30 (Annexation No. 1085) ITEM 5 FINANCIAL SYSTEM ANNUAL SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE Approve a two-year contract, with ongoing, renewal options, with SunGard Public Sector for the support and maintenance of the City's financial system and system training for staff. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve a two-year contract with SunGard Public Sector for the support and maintenance of the City of Santa Clarita (City)'s financial system and end -user system training for an annual amount not to exceed $70,000. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three (3) additional one-year renewal options beginning in year three, not to exceed $80,000 per annum, for extended support and maintenance of the City's financial system inclusive of improvement fees associated with software enhancements and end -user system training. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 CHECK REGISTER NO. 7 Check Register No. 7 for the Period 03/03/17 through 03/16/17 and 03/23/17 in the aggregate amount of $8,281,272.78. Electronic Funds Transfers included in Check Register No. 7 for the Period 03/06/17 through 03/17/17 in the aggregate amount of $921,712.02. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 7. 0 Page 4 Packet Pg. 11 a PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 7 FORMATION OF DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT AREA NO. 2017-2 (GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH) Pursuant to conditions of approval associated with the Golden Valley Ranch development project, the property owner shall establish a Drainage Benefit Assessment Area to ensure and fund the continued maintenance of any drainage improvements not eligible for transfer to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing, and open and review ballots. 2. If no majority protest exists, adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for Drainage Benefit Assessment Area (DBAA) 2017-2, and authorize the annual levy and collection of the assessments within DBAA 2017-2, beginning Fiscal Year 2017-18. If a majority protest exists, no action will be required. Mayor Smyth opened the public hearing. Deputy City Clerk Amanda Santos reported that all notices required by law have been provided. No requests to speak were received. Mayor Smyth closed the public hearing. Mayor Smyth directed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots. Deputy City Clerk Amanda Santos announced that 100 percent of the ballots are in favor of the annexation and 0 percent are opposed. Therefore, no majority protest exists. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Bob Kellar, Councilmember AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda NEW BUSINESS 0 Page 5 Packet Pg. 12 ITEM 8 UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION City Council consider an appointment to fill one unscheduled vacancy on the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Councilmember Miranda submit a nomination for City Council approval of appointment to fill one unexpired term of office on the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. Addressing the Council on this item was Brett Strickland in support of Jason Warren Gibbs. Councilmember Miranda commented on the letters of recommendation and qualifications of Victor Lindenheim, and moved to nominate Mr. Lindenheim. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember AYES: Smyth, Weste, Kellar, McLean, Miranda PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding the Municipal Code 6.02 updates; and Erica Larsen, regarding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding Mobile Home adjustment outreach done by the City; will increase time for public comment and Council Development Committee review prior to staff bringing the item to the Council for consideration; and confirmed that park residents will be notified prior to the Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Weste thanked staff for the recent Open Space acquisitions and adding 241 acres to open space. Councilmember Miranda encouraged all to view the art exhibit in the City Hall first floor hallways. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Smyth adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m. ATTEST: MAYOR U Page 6 Packet Pg. 13 O CITY CLERK m Page 7 Packet Pg. 14