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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
—Minutes—
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilmember Gibbs 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 6:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present, with Councilmember Smyth attending remotely.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor 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 Gibbs, second by McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling items 4, 5, 9, 10, and
14 for Councilmember Comment, and hearing item 17 prior to item 16.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Miranda announced that the City recognized two Canyon High School students, Kat
Gonzalez for recently being named by PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs to the inaugural
nationwide list of the 20 Under 20 Up -and -Coming Storytellers and Patrick Hunter for being an
Honorable Mention on this list.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council remotely were Danielle Colayco, regarding anti -Asian hate crimes and
harassment; Elaine Ballace, regarding districting, bullying, and Council; Steve Petzold, regarding
obelisks and safety at Central Park; and David Lunn, representing Remediation Financial, Inc.,
regarding the former Whittaker Bermite Site.
Councilmember McLean inquired if there is pending litigation with Mr. Lunn, and City Attorney
Joseph Montes affirmed there is a pending claim against the City.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding Sheriff's Department input on the planning and
development of the obelisks in Central Park; and commented that staff spends an extensive
amount of time returning phone calls to Ms. Ballace.
Mayor Miranda commented on his time spent returning Ms. Ballace's phone calls as well.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Weste requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Pedro Roman;
commented on working with the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation and
the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) on Ultra Violet-C (UV-C) solutions
and attended a Chamber webinar with UV-C providers, and stated that UV-C kills 99.99% of
virus and bacteria, and the Chamber has provided a website for further information and benefits
on the technology. Mayor Pro Tem Weste requested to agendize an item that would provide
information on the benefits of UV-C, and Council concurred.
Councilmember Gibbs requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Mary Catherine
White; commented on the Chamber webinar and UV-C technology and looks forward to Council
discussion on the topic; stated relief that local school districts are re -opening while implementing
safety protocols; commented on District Attorney George Gascon's recent directives which
threaten public safety, requested to agendize the subject matter from the next Public Safety
Committee meeting, and Council concurred.
Councilmember McLean commented on the Chamber webinar and requested that the UV-C item
include information to educate residents of their options; attended a Metro traffic reduction
Zoom meeting, mentioned there was a lack of support for the proposed new tax, and commented
on the February 27th meeting when the public can provide comments; and announced that the
Homeless Action website, a one -stop for residents to access homelessness -related services and
volunteer opportunities, is now live.
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Councilmember Smyth commented on the significant decline of infection rate in Los Angeles
County, allowing for expansion of sports activities and use of facilities in the County and City,
and encouraged staff to be prepared for re -opening recreational opportunities.
Mayor Miranda responded to Ms. Colayco's comments and stated that there is no place for hate
in Santa Clarita; stated that the recent Mars landing by Perseverance Rover was tested by NTS, a
local Santa Clarita company; remarked on meeting with stakeholders on the recent Public Safety
Power Shutoff events and continues his advocacy for a reliable electrical grid; announced a
Black History Month program honoring those who have made a difference in Santa Clarita and
beyond, which will air on the City's facebook page; and requested adjournment in memory of
Deputy Pedro "Pete" Romo.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council approved the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 7, which was pulled for
ate vine.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
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 February 9, 2021,
Regular Meeting.
ITEM 2
CHECK REGISTER NO. 04
Check Register No. 04 for the Period 01/15/21 through 01/28/21 and 02/04/21. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 01/18/21 through 01/29/21.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 04.
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.
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ITEM 4
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 6
Authored by Senator Anna Caballero (D-12-Salinas), Senate Bill 6 authorizes specific housing
developments as an authorized use in retail commercial or office zones and preempts local land
use authority by requiring local governments approve housing developments, that meet certain
conditions, through a streamlined, ministerial review process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Senate
Bill 6 (Caballero), unless amended, and transmit position statements to Senator Anna Caballero,
Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor
Newsom, and the League of California Cities.
Councilmember McLean commented on the Legislative Committee meetings and inquired if
there was a way to let the public know about the bills and measures that the Council opposes.
City Manager Ken Striplin replied that the City currently has a site that tracks the Council's
position on legislation and will have Communications add a component to disseminate the
information and provide for residents' comments. 0
ITEM 5
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 9
Authored by Senator Toni Atkins (D-39-San Diego), Senate Bill 9 preempts local land use
authority by requiring local governments to approve specific duplex housing developments and
lot splits in single family residential zones through a streamlined, ministerial review process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Senate
Bill 9 (Atkins) and transmit position statements to Senator Toni Atkins, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and the League of
California Cities.
ITEM 6
STATE BUDGET: COMMUNITY POWER RESILIENCY GRANT PROGRAM
Administered by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), the Community
Power Resiliency Grant program supports local government mitigation efforts in response to
power de-energization events. The office of Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares has asked the
City to support a state budget request to fund the Community Power Resiliency Grant program
for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support the
Community Power Resiliency Grant program budget request.
ITEM 7 WAS PULLED FROM CONSENT FOR A SEPARATE VOTE.
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ITEM 8
VISTA CANYON REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER (BUS TRANSFER STATION), PROJECT
T3021 - GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENTS
This item authorizes granting the necessary utility easements to support the construction and
operation of the Vista Canyon Regional Transit Center (Bus Transfer Station).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the grant of easements for utility purposes to Southern California Edison and AT&T
to support necessary infrastructure associated with the Vista Canyon Regional Transit Center
(Bus Transfer Station) project.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 9
2020-21 CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PHASE II, PROJECT C0064 -
AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT
This action will fund the design of the 2020-21 Circulation Improvement Program Phase 11,
which will increase and improve traffic flow at four locations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award the design contract to Encompass Consultant Group, Inc., for the 2020-21 Circulation
Improvement Program Phase 11, Project C0064 in the amount of $125,896 and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $18,800, for a total contract amount not to exceed $144,696.
2. Authorize a transfer of project savings in the amount of $110,000 from 2019-20 Circulation
Improvement Program expenditure account C0061233-5161.001 to 2020-21 Circulation
Improvement Program Phase 11 expenditure account C0064233-5161.001.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
One written comment card was received in opposition.
Councilmember McLean inquired about the removal of trees and greenery in the median and if it
affected maintenance fees.
City Manager Ken Striplin responded that the removal of greenery is minimal, and the City often
adds additional greenery on such projects.
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ITEM 10
2019-20 CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PROJECT C0061 - APPROVE THE
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This action will fund the construction of the 2019-20 Circulation Improvement Program, which
will increase and improve traffic flow at four potential locations and reduce traffic delays at the
signalized locations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2019-20 Circulation Improvement Program,
Project C0061.
2. Award the construction contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., for the 2019-20 Circulation
Improvement Program, Project C0061 in the amount of $671,123 and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $134,224, for a total contract amount not to exceed $805,347.
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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval. 0
ITEM 11
2019-20 FEDERAL OVERLAY, PROJECT M0136 - APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The annual federal overlay projects are an integral part of the City's Overlay and Slurry Seal
Program. Each year, streets are evaluated and identified for needed pavement preservation and
rehabilitation treatments. This project will resurface Railroad Avenue, between Magic Mountain
Parkway and 15th Street.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2019-20 Federal Overlay, Project M0136.
2. Award the 2019-20 Federal Overlay construction contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc., in the
amount of $2,764,739 for construction and authorize a contingency in the amount of
$276,474, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,041,213.
3. Authorize a transfer in the amount of $1,667,845 to 2019-20 Federal Overlay, Project M0136
from the following accounts:
$880,000 in Measure M Local Return (Fund 266) from the 2019-20 Overlay and
Slurry Seal Program, Project M0131 expenditure account M0131266-5161.001 to
expenditure account M0136266-5161.001; and
$787,845 in Measure R Local Return (Fund 264) from the 2020-21 Overlay and
Slurry Seal Program, Project M0137 expenditure account M0137264-5161.001 to
expenditure account M0136264-5161.001.
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4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 12
SECOND READING OF 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 adopt 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."
Adopted Ordinance No. 21-3
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ITEM 13
APPOINTMENT TO SANTA CLARA RIVER WATERSHED AREA STEERING
COMMITTEE
City Council to designate a member to represent the City of Santa Clarita on the Santa Clara
River Watershed Area Steering Committee a result of an existing vacancy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council designate Council Member Gibbs as a representative of the City of Santa Clarita on
the Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee.
ITEM 14
CANYON COUNTRY COMMUNITY CENTER FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES
Approve the purchase of furniture and facility supplies for the Canyon Country Community
Center to be used for community programs and special events.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the "piggback" purchase of furniture and facility supplies from Mity-Lite, Inc., for
the Canyon Country Community Center, Project F3020723, through the California Multiple
Award Schedule Contract# 4-17-71-01118, in the amount of $108,967, and authorize a
contingency in the amount of $10,897, for a total amount not to exceed $119,864.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Councilmember McLean commented on the decor of the Newhall Library and requested that
same type of feeling for the new Community Center.
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ITEM 15
EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY OF INTEREST WITH SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
WATER AGENCY FOR THE REMOVAL OF BUILDING RESTRICTION ON A PORTION
OF LOT 90 IN EXCHANGE FOR THE DEDICATION OF BUILDING RESTRICTION ON A
PORTION OF LOT 94 FOR THE VISTA CANYON RECYCLED WATER TANK PHASE 2B
PROJECT WITHIN TRACT NO. 52833 (FAIR OAKS RANCH)
Approve the removal of building restriction on a portion of open space Lot 90, Tract No. 52833,
located near the Fair Oaks Ranch community, for the construction of the Vista Canyon Recycled
Water Tank, Phase 2B Project and accept the offer of the open space dedication for a portion of
lot 94 from SCV Water Agency as shown on the attached location map.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the removal of building restriction on
a 0.44-acre portion of open space Lot 90, Tract No. 52833, for the construction of the Vista
Canyon Recycled Water Tank, Phase 2B Project.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to accept the open space dedication for a 0.56 acre portion of Lot
94, Tract No. 52833, for open space purposes.
ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE VOTE
ITEM 7
AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO UPDATE THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN AND ASSOCIATED CEQA
REVIEW
Award a Professional Services Agreement to Dudek to prepare the update to the City of Santa
Clarita Old Town Newhall Specific Plan using Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) grant funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Dudek in the amount of $191,090 and
authorize a contingency of $28,664, for a total contract amount not to exceed $219,754, for
the preparation of updates to the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan and the associated
California Environmental Quality Act review.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents,
subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste recused herself from voting on this item due to the proximity of her
property to the subject matter.
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RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 01
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Bill Miranda, Jason Gibbs, Marsha McLean, Cameron Smyth
RECUSED: Laurene Weste
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 16
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR LOW- AND MODERATE -
INCOME RESIDENTS
The City has received a direct payment from the U.S. Department of Treasury to provide rental
assistance to low- and moderate -income residents unable to pay rent and utilities due to COVID-
19. In addition, the State of California is making a block grant available to the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council receive a presentation on funding available through the federal Emergency Rental
Assistance program for low- and moderate -income residents, and provide direction to staff on
which option to pursue.
Item 17 was heard prior to item 16.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste recused herself from participating in this item due to property
management interests and left the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Before staff presentation, City Manager Ken Striplin explained that the Council will have three
options to choose from, directing the manner in which to proceed:
A) State administered program for both state and federal Dollars; or
B) City administered program for both state and federal dollars; or
C) City administered program for federal dollars only.
Community Preservation Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff report; and City Manager
provided additional information on the three options.
Addressing the Council on this item was Steve Petzold.
Mr. Striplin addressed public comments.
Council discussed the drawbacks and benefits of the three options. Mr. Striplin, Mr. Villegas,
and City Attorney Joseph Montes answered questions from Council regarding time lines to
disburse funds, staff infrastructure to handle the programs, and state guidelines for landlords.
Motion by McLean, second by Gibbs to approve Option C, City administered program for
federal dollars only.
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RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 01
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Bill Miranda, Jason Gibbs, Marsha McLean, Cameron Smyth
RECUSED: Laurene Weste
ITEM 17
AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ICE
AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Award a five-year contract to American Sports Entertainment Company and the Los Angeles
Kings for operations of the City of Santa Clarita Ice and Entertainment Center.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a five-year contract to American Sports Entertainment Company and the Los Angeles
Kings for operations of the City of Santa Clarita Ice and Entertainment Center, in the annual
amounts of: $288,126 for Fiscal Year 2020-21; $1,447,715 for Fiscal Year 2021-22;
$1,973,924 for Fiscal Year 2022-23; $2,059,410 for Fiscal Year 2023-24; $2,129,033 for
Fiscal Year 2024-25; and $1,461,844 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
2. Appropriate $269,376 to expenditure account 15120-5161.037, $18,750 to expenditure
account 15120-5161.038, increase the On -Ice revenue account 120-4567.001 by $355,985
and the Rental revenue account 120-4311.012 by $3,000.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract consistent with the deal points
outlined in this staff report, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City
Attorney; modify the award based on revenue actuals; and execute up to two (2) five-year
renewal options, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the
annual budget for each fiscal year.
This item was heard prior to item 16.
Assistant City Manager Frank Oviedo provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council remotely were Elaine Ballace and Steve Petzold.
Mayor Miranda requested and Mr. Oviedo and Mr. Striplin responded to public comments.
American Sports Entertainment Company President Brad Berman answered questions from
Councilmember McLean regarding the operations contract and hiring considerations for local
residents.
Council commented on the excitement for the opportunity of community involvement; the
possibility of Los Angeles Kings exhibition games; the value of the facility for years to come;
and the limitless opportunities for youth sports, non -profits, and major events.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Pedro Roman, Deputy Pedro
"Pete" Romo, and Mary Catherine White at 8:18 p.m.
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