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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - REGULAR MTN MINS 1/12/2021 (2)0 Hereinafter the titles Mayor, Mayor Pro Teen, Councibnember, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk may be used also to indicate Mayor/Chair/President, Mayor Pro Teen/Vice-Chair/Vice President, City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary Tuesday, January 12, 2021 INVOCATION Mayor Miranda delivered the invocation. —Minutes— 6:00 PM City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Mayor called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library Trustees at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Councilmember 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 Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to approve the agenda, pulling Item 6 for Councilmember questions and public comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA 9 Packet Pg. 9 0 AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor Pro Tern Weste recognized Sergeant Danial Dantice and Deputy Betsy Shackleford who, as a team, have had a significant positive impact on homelessness in the community through proactive outreach and successful referrals to local service organizations. Councilmember McLean recognized the City's Finance division for earning a Certificate of Excellence Award from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada for their work on the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and being recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2018-19 with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. Mayor Miranda announced that the City of Santa Clarita will launch a Martin Luther King Service Celebration to encourage performing acts of kindness and service for one another and spread Dr. King's unifying messages and that the City proclaims January 18, 2021, as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day" in Santa Clarita. 0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council remotely were Elaine Ballace, regarding the Mobile Home ordinance and the federal stimulus; Rebecca Swift, regarding Congressman Mike Garcia; Jerry Rhodes, representing Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial, Inc., regarding Bill Reynolds; and Steve Petzold, regarding monument sign modification. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented on Council's approval of the concept of adding names to the Central Park sign. Councilmember Smyth requested the City Manager explain about rent protection ordinances, and Mr. Striplin clarified that the City's rent control ordinance gives authority to cap the annual rent increase; and City Attorney Joseph Montes further clarified the appeals process and rent caps are defined by the ordinance. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember McLean requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Allan Cameron and commented on the recent loss of Pat Allen; commented on attending many committee meetings, including the Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG) Transportation Committee meeting where the agenda included the comment period for congestive pricing plan and Metro is advocating an alternative plan. Councilmember McLean discussed a possible Council position on the congestive pricing plan; the Metrolink double -tracking project design for the Antelope -Valley line; and attending a recent Library Ad Hoc committee meeting discussing expanded programming and the donation of Disney movies for the children's library. Mayor Pro Tern Weste concurred with donating any unused movies to the library; and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Pat Allen and Jake Medina Worden. Page 2 Packet Pg. 10 0 Councilmember Smyth expressed his condolences for the recent community member losses; requested City Manager Ken Striplin provide a status update to the ice rink, and Mr. Striplin responded that the City is finalizing the process of the request for proposal for the management of the rink and construction work has been done throughout the facility to bring it up to City standards. Councilmember Gibbs commented on attending local organizations to introduce himself, and requested to adjourn the next Council meeting in memory of Bill Reynolds. Mayor Miranda requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Rob McFerren; commented on the COVID-19 pandemic, using safety measures to reopen businesses and schools; and urged residents to drive slower to save lives. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth ITEM 1 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 8, 2020, Special Meeting. ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING -COUNCIL REORGANIZATION MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 8, 2020, Special Meeting -Council Reorganization. ITEM 3 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 8, 2020, Regular Meeting. ITEM 4 CHECK REGISTER NOS. 25 AND 26 Check Register No. 25 for the Period 11/06/20 through 11/19/20 and 11/26/20. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 11/09/20 through 11/20/20. Check Register No. 26 for the Period 11/20/20 through 12/03/20 and 12/10/20. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 11/23/20 through 12/04/20. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 25 and Check Register No. 26. 9 Page 3 Packet Pg. 11 0 ITEM 5 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 6 CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT - FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 Assembly Bill 1913 (Schiff -Cardenas Crime Prevention Act), signed into law in 2000, provides funding to cities and counties for frontline law enforcement officers and juvenile justice initiatives. The City of Santa Clarita's estimated allocation for Fiscal Year 2020-21, based on population, is $337,132. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Citizens' Option for Public Safety Grant in the amount of $337,132 from the Los Angeles County Auditor -Controller; approve the request from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Santa Clarita Valley Station, to continue funding the Career Offenders Burglary, Robbery, and Assault (COBRA) Team. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any contracts, agreements, or change orders arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council remotely were Christian Olmos and Amanda Sinks. One written comment was received in opposition. Councilmember Gibbs inquired about the court diversion program, and the COBRA team and City Manager Ken Striplin responded on its purpose and the effectiveness of the programs. ITEM 7 CORRECTION OF BOUNDARY MAP AND CHANGE OF DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO THE FORMATION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2020-1 (COOPER STREET PARKING STRUCTURE) This item will provide a correction of boundary map and change of date for the public hearing related to the formation of the Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 (Cooper Street Parking Structure) for the operating and maintenance cost of the facility through a special tax within said District. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 20-78 (Resolution of Intention to Establish the City of Santa Clarita Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 [Cooper Street Parking Structure]). 9 Page 4 Packet Pg. 12 0 Adopted Resolution No. 21-1 ITEM 8 TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY UPGRADES AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT - GATE ENTRANCE, PHASE V, PROJECT F1023 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT This action will fund the design of the 2020-21 Transit Maintenance Facility (TMF) Upgrades and Equipment Replacement - Gate Entrance, Phase V, Project F1023. The design will include the placement of a new entrance gate and the design of the existing driveway entrance onto the TMF along Alta Vista. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: c� 1. Award the design contract to Psomas in the amount of $105,335 and authorize a contingency ci in the amount of $10,534, for a total contract amount not to exceed $115,869. c� �s 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. CL PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 9 FIRST READING - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE First reading of an ordinance to provide for the regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units in a manner consistent with state law. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Conduct the public hearing. 2. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 20-085, CONSISTING OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 20-002, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A." Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Ben Jarvis, Associate Planner, provided the staff report. No requests to speak were received. Mayor Miranda closed the public comments. Page 5 Packet Pg. 13 0 Council discussed the State's CEQA exemptions on ADUs without any infrastructure and sewage improvements, impact fees, water supply, waste hauling, and emergency services; and requested clarification on taxes, and the City Attorney responded on which fees are affected and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirements. Council further discussed the loss of local control, irrevocable damage to the community and standards of living, a future item to consider land uses for strip mall locations, and addressing the ADU issues with city government organizations regarding the negative impacts. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM 10 CENTRAL PARK MEMORIAL PROJECT 9 City Council to review and consider a conceptual design for a project at Central Park, developed to memorialize the victims of the November 14, 2019, incident at Saugus High School. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Review, provide direction, or approve the included conceptual plan and construct the project at Central Park, memorializing the victims of the incident at Saugus High School on November 14, 2019. 2. Authorize the transfer of $40,000 from Contingency Account 19300-5401.001 to Central Park Memorial Plaza expenditure account P3032601-5161.001 (General Fund Capital); increase Transfers Out account 10019500-5501.601 and Transfers In account 601-4711.100 by $40,000. Assistant to the City Manager Jerrid McKenna provided the staff report. Councilmember McLean commented on meeting with the families several times to discuss design options. Addressing the Council remotely were Steve Petzold, Brian Muehlberger, and Frank Blackwell. One written comment was received in a neutral position. Council discussed the memorial design which was furnished by the victims' families, the idea that parks are places of joy, and the maintenance of the obelisks. Page 6 Packet Pg. 14 0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth ITEM 11 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS Resident applications for positions on the Planning Commission; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; Arts Commission; and Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel will be considered. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: c� 1. Councilmember Smyth and Councilmember Gibbs nominate and Council approve regular appointments to the Planning Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; Arts Commission; and Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel for a full term of four years, ending December 31, 2024. 2. Mayor Pro Tem Weste nominate and Council approve the unscheduled vacancy appointment to the unexpired term on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission, ending December 31, 2022. Council concurred to waive the presentation. Councilmember Smyth nominated Renee Berlin to the Planning Commission; Henry Rodriguez to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; Vanessa Wilk to the Arts Commission; and Kyle Jellings to the Financial Accountability and Audit Panel. Councilmember Gibbs nominated Timothy Burkhart to the Planning Commission; Jonathan Waymire to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; April Scott -Goss to the Arts Commission; and Sunil Rajpal to the Financial Accountability and Audit Panel. Mayor Pro Tem Weste nominated Rebecca Skye Ostrom for the unexpired term to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. On roll call vote, Council approved all the nominations. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth Page 7 Packet Pg. 15 0 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 12 NAMING OF REAL PROPERTY REQUEST 350 +/- ACRES Discuss the naming of real property, approximately 350 acres, located adjacent to the City - owned Newhall Pass Open Space. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council discuss and provide direction on the naming of approximately 350 acres of real property located adjacent to City -owned Newhall Pass Open Space. Council waived the staff report. Council commented on honoring the Gates family name due to their contribution of important land to the City's open space. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth ITEM 13 NAMING OF OPEN SPACE TO HONOR DENNIS KOONTZ Discuss the naming of a future open space trailhead in honor of long-time Santa Clarita resident and community leader Dennis Koontz. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council discuss and provide direction on the naming of a future open space trailhead in the Tesoro area in honor of Dennis Koontz. Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo presented the staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on Dennis Koontz' dedication to trails and open space. Addressing the Council remotely were Linda Storli Koontz and Dennis Koontz. Councilmember Smyth made a motion to approve the naming of the trailhead located along Copperhill Road and Avenida Rancho Tesoro. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth 9 Page 8 Packet Pg. 16 0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II No additional requests to speak were received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Jake Worden, Allan Cameron, Rob McFerren, and Pat Allen at 8:43 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR 9 Page 9 Packet Pg. 17