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City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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Tuesday, November 10, 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 6:04 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
Motion by Kellar, second by Miranda, to approve the agenda, pulling Items 5, 6, 7, and 8
for Councilmember comments, and an amendment to the October 27, 2020, Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Smyth spoke of the tragedy at Saugus High School on November 13, 2019, and in
partnership with the William S. Hart School District and Saugus High School, the City proclaims I
November 14, 2020, as Unity of Community Day in Santa Clarita.
Mayor Smyth recognized Sergeant Scott Shoemaker for his work in implementing the City's
Traffic Safety Plan and achieving results in reduced collision rates and played a short video in
lieu of Sergeant Shoemaker's attendance.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council remotely were Stephen Petzold, regarding an ad -hoc committee meeting;
Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding the City Council
election results; Adrienne O'Reilly, expressing appreciation for making Santa Clarita a safe place
to live; Leonard Elick, regarding issues related to affordable housing and the homelessness crisis
in the community; and Maricmz Martinez, regarding the First Time Home Buyer Program.
STAFF COMMENTS
Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo commented that staff has been in communication with
Ms. Martinez regarding her comments.
Councilmember McLean welcomed Ms. O'Reilly to Santa Clarita and commented on the City's
involvement in homeless issues.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS ,
In honor of Veterans Day, Councilmember Kellar reminisced about Mr. Rose, a World War I
Veteran who gave him a good luck charm to return safely from deployment, and Councilmember
Kellar wished all in active military the same.
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda welcomed Ms. O'Reilly to the community and offered to meet with her;
and announced that the Santa Clarita Volunteer Hub is a one -stop shop, connecting local non-
profits and volunteers.
Councilmember Weste gave a shout out to the Marines, which was formed on November 11,
1775, thanking all Veterans for their service; mentioned an upcoming fundraising letter for the
Los Angeles Animal Care Foundation; commented on the upcoming cold weather and the effects
on restaurants; reiterated the benefits of ultra violet (UV) technology, and spoke with Dr. Gene
Dorio about how the technology may help the Senior Center and the new Sheriff Station.
Councilmember McLean commented on the Veterans Day ceremony at Meadows Elementary
School, which paid tribute to family members who have served; and announced that due to
public health orders, the Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 will be virtual, featuring
multiple ways to view the program.
Mayor Smyth requested adjournment in memory of James "Jimmy" Bonds, the City's first sports
hero in Santa Clarita.
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' Councilmember Weste mentioned Cheri Fleming and that the community is praying for her well-
being.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bob Kellar, 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 October 27, 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 October 27, 2020,
Regular Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 22
Check Register No. 22 for the Period 09/25/20 through 10/08/20 and 10/15/20. Electronic Funds
' Transfers for the Period 09/28/20 through 10/09/20.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 22.
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.
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SANTA CLARITA 2021 EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
This document will provide guidance to staff on legislative and regulatory issues of interest to
the City Council and assist staff in conducting legislative advocacy at the federal and state levels.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the Santa Clarita 2021 Executive and Legislative Platform, as recommended
by the City Council Legislative Committee.
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Councilmember McLean inquired about the new title of the legislative platform, and Mayor
Smyth, member of the City Council Legislative Committee, responded that the committee felt '
the change was important due to the Governor's use of executive authority in implementing
policies.
ITEM 6
PIONEER OIL REFINERY AWARD STABILIZATION CONTRACT, PROJECT P2007
This item will award a contract for stabilization, which includes the protection of six structures
on the Pioneer Oil Refinery site.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the stabilization contract to Spectra Company for the Pioneer Oil Refinery, Project
P2007, in the amount of $220,632, and authorize a contingency in the amount of $44,126, for
a total contract amount not to exceed $264,758.
2. Appropriate $115,047 from Developer Fees (Fund 306) to the Pioneer Oil Refinery Site
Stabilization expenditure account P2007306-5161.001.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Councilmember Weste provided comments about the impact of this property for the City and
requested that City staff contact Chevron and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for
additional resources for historical archives.
ITEM 7
FIVE-YEAR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CITY'S RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE
The City of Santa Clarita Records Retention Schedule is brought before the City Council for
approval no less than once every five years.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution approving amendments to the City of Santa Clarita Records
Retention Schedule.
Councilmember McLean inquired regarding the state of Elsmere Canyon records, and City Clerk
Mary Cusick responded that per Councilmember McLean's previous request, those records are
put on a hold from destruction, and are retained in their native format. Assistant City Manager
Frank Oviedo commented that the Leadership Team heard a presentation from the City's
historical librarian who is identifying historical records catalogue, and in some cases digitizing
the records.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-74
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ITEM 8
CRYWOLF FALSE ALARM AND NOISE DISTURBANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
CONTRACT
Award a three-year contract to CentralSquare Technologies for false alarm and noise disturbance
management services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a three-year contract in an amount of $135,000, not to exceed a 26 percent net
revenue share paid to CentralSquare Technologies for false alarm and noise disturbance
management services.
2. Appropriate an ongoing annual amount of $35,000 to Treasury expenditure account 12102-
5161.037.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute contract and all associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
Councilmember McLean inquired regarding false alarms at night, and Captain Diez replied that
responses and dispatches to alarms may vary and that many are false alarms.
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SECOND READING OF MASTER CASE 19-089: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 19-001,
ZONE CHANGE 19-002, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT 19-009,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 19-003, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT 19-008, AND
MINOR USE PERMIT 19-012 (HORNE PARTNERS, LLC, VALLEY CENTER DRIVE
SELF -STORAGE FACILITY)
Second reading of an Ordinance approving Master Case 19-089, consisting of a General Plan
Amendment, Zone Change, Architectural Design Review Permit, Conditional Use Permit,
Development Review Permit, and Minor Use Permit in association with a proposal for an
approximate 156,000 square -foot, three-story self -storage facility located at the southwest corner
of Golden Valley Road and Valley Center Drive.
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, ADOPTING
THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE PROJECT AND
APPROVING MASTER CASE 19-089, CONSISTING OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
19-001, ZONE CHANGE 19-002, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT 19-009,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 19-003, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT 19-008, AND
MINOR USE PERMIT 19-012, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A
156,060 SQUARE -FOOT SELF -STORAGE FACILITY THAT EXCEEDS 35 FEET IN
HEIGHT (57 FEET, 4 INCHES), LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GOLDEN
VALLEY ROAD AND VALLEY CENTER DRIVE (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 2849-
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024-045 AND 2849-024-046), IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, SUBJECT TO THE
ATTACHED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (EXHIBIT A)."
Adopted Ordinance No. 20-9 '
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 10
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO FAMILY PROMISE OF SANTA CLARITA VALLEY AND
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 52201, 54221, AND 37364 AND DETERMINING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT
FROM CEQA
The City is recommending the transfer of property located at 23652 Newhall Avenue to Family
Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, a local non-profit homeless service provider, for the future
development of an affordable housing project inclusive of administrative offices for permanent
operations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 52201;
2. Adopt the attached Resolution approving a Disposition Development Agreement, an
Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement, and a Grant Deed, adopting findings pursuant to I
Government Code Sections 52201, 54221, and 37364 and determining the project is exempt
from CEQA; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, subject to City
Attorney approval, necessary to transfer property to Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley.
Mayor Smyth opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Assistant to the City Manager Jerrid McKenna provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council remotely were Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory
Committee, and Stephen Petzold in a neutral position; and Yvonne Senat Jones and Susann
Rizzo, in support.
There were 15 written comments received in support.
Mayor Smyth closed the public comments.
Councilmember Kellar requested that Mr. McKenna address the speakers' concerns. Mr.
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McKenna provided additional information regarding Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley's
needs assessment, finances, and leverage assets. Council commented on the generous support of
local home builder Lance Williams for this project and Council's due diligence regarding a
partnership with Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley.
Adopted Resolution No. 20-75
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES:
Smyth, Miranda, Kellar, McLean, Weste
ITEM 11
MASTER CASE 18-089 (BOUQUET CANYON PROJECT): ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
REVIEW 18-010; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-004; DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 18-009;
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (CLASS 4) 18-001; LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW
19-017; OAK TREE PERMIT (CLASS 4) 19-003; RIDGELINE ALTERATION PERMIT 18-
001; TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 82126; INITIAL STUDY 18-002; AND ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT SCH NO. 2018121009
Proposal for the Bouquet Canyon Project, a residential community consisting of up to 375
attached and detached, two-story, for -sale housing units with related infrastructure, dedicated
open space areas, trails, recreation areas, and landscape elements located in the community of
Saugus.
. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Receive the staff report, presentation, and conduct the public hearing.
2. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number 2018121009)
prepared for the Bouquet Canyon Project through the adoption of a resolution, which
includes the California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Findings, associated
documents, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Master Case 18-089: Architectural Design Review 18-010,
Conditional Use Permit 18-004, Development Review 18-009, Hillside Development Review
(Class 4) 18-001, Landscape Plan Review 19-017, Oak Tree Permit (Class 4) 19-003,
Ridgeline Alteration Permit 18-001, and Tentative Tract Map 82126, and the Final
Conditions of Approval.
Councilmember Kellar recused himself from participating on this item due to potential conflict
interest in real estate and left the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Mayor Smyth opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
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Senior Planner Patrick Leclair provided the staff report.
Representing the applicant, Bouquet Canyon LLC, providing a short presentation remotely, were I
John Musella, Evan Knapp, and Scott Covington.
Addressing the Council remotely in support were Troy Hooper, representing the SCV Chamber
of Commerce; Barbara Myler; Andre Hollings; Deeana Betsamo; and Erika Kauzlarich-Bird.
Addressing the Council remotely in opposition were Diane Trautman; Dr. Gene Dorio; Susann
Rizzo, representing SCOPE; Grace Elliott; Katherine Solomon and Sandra Cattell, representing
Sierra Club; Betsy Bina; and Robin Clough.
There were 35 Written Comments received in support, 10 in opposition, and 1 neutral.
Mayor Smyth closed the public comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda inquired regarding the noticing for this project, and Mr. Leclair
discussed sending out three different notices to area residents.
Applicant representatives and staff addressed Councilmember McLean's concerns regarding the
proposed concrete channel, blue oaks, and migratory birds. The applicant agreed to amend the
following Conditions of Approval: transplant any Blue Oak under Condition (OT2); and replace
the term "if feasible" in Mitigation Measure 3.3-5 with "unless in compliance with the Federal
Migratory Bird Treaty Act" to limit disruption during migratory bird season. Staff addressed
Councilmember McLean's concerns regarding road closures, emergency access in and out of the '
area due to gates, and homeowners' ability to obtain insurance.
Councilmember Weste made a motion to adopt the EIR with the two amendments requested by
Councilmember Mclean, as well as the following amendments to the project: relocate the 1 I or
12 homes from Planning Area PA -IA to the remaining areas within the project and dedicate that
parcel to the City, along with any unused property associated with the alignment and extension
of Copper Hill Drive, and the 40-acre property south and east of the realignment of Bouquet
Canyon Road for open space; work with the City to create top-notch trail head amenities to
access to trails; work with the City to create a wildlife connection to open space; and amend
Condition of Approval EN66 to strike "a minimum 5 foot" to create a Class I Vail in Saugus, and
work with staff on the trails and sidewalks; and the applicant agreed to the amendments.
Councilmember McLean inquired regarding any geological problems with liquefaction and the
applicant representative geologist and staff responded that nothing extraordinary is needed for
this project foundation, and technical experts, as well as staff, peer -review the EIR.
Mayor Pro Tern Miranda indicated that he was comfortable approving the project, given that the
developer worked through staff and the Planning Commission on the project details and
seconded the motion.
Mayor Smyth commented that Council's amendments and comments have made the project
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better and helped the community understand the decision -making process.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 20-76 and 20-77 as amended
RESULT:
APPROVED AS AMENDED [4 TO 0]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Bill Miranda, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES:
Cameron Smyth, Bill Miranda, Marsha McLean, Laurene Weste
RECUSED:
Bob Kellar
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Smyth adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of James "Jimmy" Bonds at 9:29 p.m.
ATTEST: 1
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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