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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/Secretwy
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
--Minutes—
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilmember McLean delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Miranda called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of
Library Trustees at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Pro Tern Weste 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 McLean, to approve the agenda.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Miranda announced that the City takes pride in recognizing February as Black History I
Month to celebrate positive impacts and cultural contributions, and that the City proclaims the
month of February 2021 as Black History Month in the City of Santa Clarita.
Councilmember Smyth spoke of Marin's Auto Detailing and its employees for their quick
thinking and bravery by extinguishing a median fire that could have damaged both life and
property during a day of high fire danger.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council remotely were Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Committee, regarding upcoming agenda topics; and Elaine Ballace, regarding rent
increases.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were no comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean commented on taking a tour of the ice rink facility and looking forward
to its opening; commented on attending, along with Councilmember Gibbs, the Santa Clarita
Valley Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council meeting where two State Assembly
bills were discussed: AB420 to safely open amusement parks and AB91 to lower franchise fees
for small and micro businesses, and suggested these bills be discussed at the next Legislative I
Committee meeting for a Council position; and requested to agendize an item to discuss the arts
application process, and did not receive Council concurrence.
Councilmember Smyth commented on the recent Legislative Committee meeting discussing two
proposed State Senate bills that further erode local control; and encouraged residents to take
advantage of the City's open parks and trails.
Mayor Pro Tern Weste requested staff provide an update on various open space and trails
projects; commented on the ice rink facility, where residents will be able to enjoy all its
amenities; and announced that the Newhallywood Silent Film Festival will air virtual sessions
from February 12 through 14.
Councilmember Gibbs spoke of attending the funeral services for Bill Reynolds; commented on
attending the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council meeting
and looks forward to discussing AB420 and AB91 in the future; recounted participating this
weekend in a Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and PPE Unite event to hand out
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to local small businesses; gave a shout out to Valley
Industry Association for their 40th anniversary; and commented on a recent announcement
regarding a judge barring the Los Angeles District Attorney from implementing his criminal
justice reforms, ruling them unlawful.
Mayor Pro Tern Weste concurred with Councilmember Gibbs regarding the District Attorney '
issues and requested that staff, when timely, draft a resolution of support to help lead the public
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into safer situations; and commented on receiving daily calls from parents who want their
children back in schools, and schools need to be safely re -opened.
Mayor Miranda announced that the City is seeking new entries for the upcoming art gallery
"Creative Comforts" and Maintenance Hole Cover Public Art at the new Canyon Country
Community Center; and requested to adjourn tonight's meeting in memory of Evangelina
"Angie" Jaramillo.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Lauren Weste, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES:
Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 26, 2021,
Regular Meeting.
ITEM 2
CHECK REGISTER NO. 03
Check Register No. 03 for the Period 01/01/21 through 01/14/21 and 01/21/21. Electronic Funds
' Transfers for the Period 01/04/21 through 01/15/21.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 03.
ITEM 3
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 4
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE - FORMATION OF CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2020-1 (COOPER STREET PARKING
MAINTENANCE)
The ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes of the Santa Clarita Community Facilities
District No. 2020-1 (Cooper Street Parking Structure) is consistent with the City's Policy
' Guidelines Regulating the Use of Public Financing Mechanism to Finance Public Improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS
THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY '
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.2020-1 (COOPER STREET PARKING STRUCTURE),
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES."
Adopted Ordinance No. 21-2
ITEM 5
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROTECTION BARRIERS ON CITY'S TRANSIT CUTAWAY
FLEET
Retrofit Santa Clarita's Transit fleet of 33 cutaway buses with permanent protection barriers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award contract to Creative Bus Sales for the purchase and installation of protection barriers
for the City's fleet of cutaway buses, in an amount of $43,524, and authorize a project
contingency of ten percent in the amount of $ 4,352, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$47,876.
2. Appropriate funds in the amount of $47,876 to expenditure account 12402-5161.001, and
increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants revenue account 700.4424.009 by $38,301 and
increase Municipal Operator Service Improvement Program revenue account 700.4422.007
by $9,575. ,
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, or modify the
award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 6
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 15.44 INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT TO
INCLUDE COMMERCIAL ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING
Adoption of an ordinance to align Chapter 15.44 Integrated Waste Management with California
State laws regarding organic waste disposal.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
AND RESTATING CHAPTER 15.44 INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT"
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' ITEM 7
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PARADIGM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., FOR EWMP/RAA
UPDATE FOR NPDES PERMIT COMPLIANCE
Award contract to Paradigm Environmental, Inc., to update Upper Santa Clara River
EWMP/RAA for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit compliance consistent with
the existing Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County,
and Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award contract to Paradigm Environmental, Inc., for Enhanced Watershed Management
Program and Reasonable Assurance Analysis update consistent with the approved
Memorandum of Agreement for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
compliance between the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, and Los Angeles County
Flood Control District.
2. Increase Miscellaneous Revenues Account 356-4621.001 by $251,320 and appropriate
$398,921 from the Stormwater Fund Balance (Fund 356) to Stormwater Professional
Services Expenditure Account 14600-5161.002.
3. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute and make needed minor amendments to all
agreements related to the contract and Memorandum of Agreement.
ITEM 8
TRANSIT MAINTENANCE FACILITY UPGRADES AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT,
BUS LIFT REPLACEMENT, PHASE III, PROJECT F1023 - AWARD DESIGN -BUILD
CONTRACT
This project will replace the two existing in -ground lift systems and the existing chassis wash lift
system at the Transit Maintenance Facility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Award the design -build contract to Air & Lube Systems, Inc., in the amount of $542,789 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $81,418, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$624,207.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 9
RESULTS OF THE 2021-22 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Results of the 2021-2022 Community Needs Assessment Survey related to the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and receive information regarding the results of the annual
Community Needs Assessment Survey conducted as part of the Community Development Block
Grant Program for the 2021-22 program year.
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
Community Preservation Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff report.
Deputy City Clerk Amanda Santos stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste inquired about the Handy Worker Program, and Mr. Villegas responded
that the program is available through the Senior Center.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER:
Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES:
Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
ITEM 10
HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 2021 TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) HEARING
Consideration of a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act resolution approving the proposed
financing to refinance bonds previously issued for the benefit of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial
Hospital (Borrower) in 2013 and 2014 and finance the construction, remodeling, and equipping
of new operating rooms at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, through the issuance of bonds by the
California Public Finance Authority.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act
resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt obligations by the California Public Finance
Authority in an aggregate amount not to exceed $125 million to refinance bonds previous issued
for the benefit of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital d/b/a Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
(Borrower) in 2013 and 2014 and finance the construction, remodeling and equipping of new
operating rooms at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.
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' Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
Council concurred to waive the staff report.
Deputy City Clerk Amanda Santos stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comments.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-5
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 11
DESIGNATE A CITY DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE 2021
' SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS' GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Each year, the City Council appoints a Delegate and Alternate to the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly. SCAG holds an annual Regional
Conference and General Assembly Meeting where the Delegates take part in panel discussions
with fellow elected officials and stakeholders throughout Southern California and may vote on
resolutions proposed to the General Assembly.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council appoint a Delegate and Alternate to the 2021 Southern California Association of
Governments' General Assembly.
Intergovernmental Relations Analyst Masis Hagobian provided the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Miranda announced that the current delegate is Councilmember McLean and alternate
delegate is Mayor Miranda.
Councilmember Gibbs commented that he is interested in being involved with SCAG in the
future, but it is appropriate that Councilmember McLean and Mayor Miranda serve as delegates.
Councilmember Smyth made the motion to retain the current delegates.
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RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER:
Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES:
Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
ITEM 12
METRO TRAFFIC REDUCTION STUDY
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has begun a Traffic
Reduction Study to determine the feasibility of a congestion pricing program in Los Angeles
County.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council discuss the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority Traffic Reduction Study
and provide direction to staff.
Senior Traffic Engineer Ian Pari provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council remotely were Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Committee, and Elaine Ballace.
Councilmember McLean discussed Metro's proposal as flawed propaganda where the agency has
already decided to create a new tax on drivers, and Council and citizens must attend meetings to
tell Metro that they will not accept it; mentioned that North County has the longest commute and t
to tax people when there is no alternative transportation is unreasonable; urged Council to take a
position in opposition; and requested that staff provide her with Metro meeting dates and times
to attend.
Council discussed the community's perception on this issue, the proposal is a progressive tax on
people with moderate or stretched incomes, unacceptable timing with 9 percent unemployment
and changing economy, the City's efforts to reduce traffic congestion, options of telecommuting
and staggered schedules, the lack of alternative transportation options, and the lack of benefits
with the recent tax measures.
Motion by Smyth, second by McLean, to direct staff to oppose traffic congestion pricing
concepts or programs.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 11
No additional requests to speak were received. ,
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' ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented on Angie's service with the City and wished her family the
best.
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Evangelina "Angie" Jaramillo at
7:29 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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