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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
-Minutes-
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Weste 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 6:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember Gibbs 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 Smyth, second by McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling item 8 for
Councilmember Comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Miranda announced the City's recognition of Kalia Love Jones for her animated short
film, "The Power of Hope," which premiered at Urbanworld and was featured in the Los Angeles
Shorts International Film Festival, HollyShorts Film Festival, and the Pan African Film and Arts
Festival.
PRESENTATIONS
Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation President and CEO, Holly Schroeder,
provided a report of their accomplishments in 2020 and goals of 2021. Council commented on
the remarkable work that the corporation has done helping local businesses during the pandemic.
Special Districts Manager Kevin Tonoian provided a report on ultraviolet light technology, its
efficacy in limiting the spread of COVID-19, and the City's use of this technology. Council
inquired about individual tools that are effective and industry standards, and Mr. Tonoion
responded. Council commented on the reduced risks in individuals' homes and the need to
provide the public and legislatures information on the use of Ultraviolet-C in retail and office
buildings for increased public safety.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council remotely were Douglas Fraser, regarding an upcoming mobile home
park rent adjustment hearing; and Steve Petzold, regarding the 93rd anniversary of the Saint
Francis Dam collapse, and in -person public meetings.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were no staff comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean commented on attending a second Los Angeles METRO traffic
reduction study workshop where rhetoric is the same with scripted answers, and she encouraged
the public to express their concerns at future meetings. She recently attended the Southern
California Association of Governments Transportation Policy Committee and Regional Council
meeting and expressed concern that an item pulled from consent may potentially lose $127
million for the Los Angeles County Transit Operators if the Committee does not pass the item
soon. She attended the SCV Chamber Government Affairs Council meeting where A1391, which
would lower state tax on small or micro businesses, was discussed; commented on the upcoming
grand reopening of The Cube -Ice and Entertainment Center; and commented on a current design
contest for the Saint Francis Dam monument.
Councilmember Smyth commented on the reduced COVID-19 numbers, the re -opening of adult
softball, and re -opening of additional programs.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste showed appreciation to the Latter Day Saints volunteers who worked on
Central Park and The Cube; mentioned the Skating Mamas of SCV, a grassroots team, and
commented on supporting the group; mentioned that the opening of The Cube and the giant
movie screen in front of the building that will offer family friendly events; commented on
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working on the monument at the Saint Francis Dam with the U.S. Forest Service; and requested
adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Donna Grindey, Santa Clarita's first City Clerk.
Councilmember Gibbs congratulated KHTS News Director Michael Brown on his deployment to
Italy as a Second Lieutenant; encouraged residents to visit the Skating Mamas of SCV Facebook
page; and commented on how nice it was to see people playing ball again at Central Park.
Mayor Miranda announced that the Old Town Newhall Library is presenting the Sidewalk Story
Time program each Friday in March with the second and fourth Fridays also in Spanish; and
commented on "poppin' buttons with pride" over Kalia Love Jones' accomplishments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
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 February 23, 2021,
Special Meeting.
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the February 23, 2021,
Regular Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 05
Check Register No. 05 for the Period 01/29/21 through 02/11/21 and 02/18/21. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 02/01/21 through 02/12/21.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 05.
ITEM 4
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 91
Authored by Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares (R-38-Santa Clarita), Assembly Bill 91
reduces the minimum state franchise tax for small businesses and microbusinesses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support
Assembly Bill 91 (Valladares) and transmit position statements to Assemblywoman Valladares,
Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor
Newsom, League of California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.
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ITEM 5
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 420
Authored by Assembly Member Sharon Quirk -Silva (D-65-Fullerton), Assembly Bill 420
expresses the intent of the Legislature to have the Governor's office modify the tier framework
for the reopening of amusement parks to place all amusement parks in Tier 3 - Moderate,
regardless of park size.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support
Assembly Bill 420 (Quirk -Silva) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Quirk -
Silva, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor
Newsom, League of California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.
ITEM 6
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 341
Authored by Senator Mike McGuire (D-2-Heal dsburg), Senate Bill 341, among other things,
requires the California Public Utilities Commission to develop and implement regulations that
require telecommunication service providers to maintain at least 72 hours of back-up power to
telecommunication infrastructure.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Senate
Bill 341 (McGuire) and transmit position statements to Senator Mike McGuire, Santa Clarita's
state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of
California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.
ITEM 7
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 533
Authored by Senator Henry Stern (D-27-Malibu), Senate Bill 533, among other things, requires
electrical service providers to replace, harden, or underground any electrical infrastructure that
experiences recurring de-energization events, as prescribed in the legislation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Senate
Bill 533 (Stern) and transmit position statements to Senator Henry Stern, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of
California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.
ITEM 8
FEDERAL LEGISLATION: HOUSE RESOLUTION 1075
Authored by Representative Adam Schiff (D-28-CA), House Resolution 1075 proposes to
expand the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the proposed Rim of
the Valley Unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support House
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Resolution 1075 (Schiff) and transmit position statements to Representative Adam Schiff, Santa
Clarita's federal legislative delegation, members of applicable congressional committees, other
Members of Congress, administration officials, and interested organizations, as appropriate.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented that Congressman Mike Garcia has co -sponsored, along with
Congressman Adam Schiff, the Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act, which will have a
monumental impact to the City, and thanked the Congressmen for their efforts in supporting the
Rim of the Valley Corridor.
Councilmember McLean commented on the history of Elsmere Canyon and the years it took to
protect open space and fight the threat of a dump at that location.
ITEM 9
SIERRA HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW, PROJECT S3038 - AWARD
DESIGN CONTRACT TO NEW ENGINEER OF RECORD TO ADDRESS
CONSTRUCTABIL,ITY REVIEW
This design contract will obtain the services of a new Engineer of Record for the Sierra Highway
Constructability Review project. This consultant will address the constructability review
comments, update the plans and specifications, and furnish a complete bid package to move the
project into the construction phase.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Award the design contract to Dokken Engineering as the new Engineer of Record to address
the constructability review of the Sierra Highway Bridge, Project S3038 in the amount of
$658,439 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $32,922, for a total contract not to
exceed $691,361.
2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $35,000 from the Eastside Canyon Bridge &
Thoroughfare Fund (Fund 301) to expenditure account 53038301-5161.001.
3. Authorize the transfer of project savings in the amount of $68,684 from Sierra Highway
Bridges Over Santa Clara River, Project S3030 from the following:
• $63,098 in TDA Article 8 Street & Road (Fund 233) from expenditure account
53030233-5161.001 to expenditure account 53038233-5161.001; and
• $5,586 in Eastside Canyon Bridge & Thoroughfare (Fund 301) from expenditure account
53030301-5161.001 to expenditure account 53038301-5161.001.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 10
ADJUST CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT DEVELOPER FEE
Consolidated Fire Protection District developer fees pay for the cost of fire stations, related fire
protection improvements, and fire apparatuses. The resolution would adjust developer fees by
$0.0289 per square foot for fire protection facilities in keeping with the latest Los Angeles
County Development Fee Schedule adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
and required under the Developer Fee Detailed Fire Station Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution to adjust the Consolidated Fire
Protection District developer fee from $1.2831 per square foot to $1.3120 per square foot in
accordance with the Developer Fee Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the
Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County.
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
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Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Anderson Mackey provided the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comments.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-6
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 11
POLE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Consistent with federal law, the approval of a Pole Licensing Agreement template is necessary to
govern the terms and conditions which grant telecommunication providers with the right to
deploy small wireless facilities on City -owned streetlight poles.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the form and material terms of the Pole License Agreement.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Pole License Agreements in a form
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materially consistent with the Pole License Agreement Template, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Special Districts Manager Kevin Tonoian provided the staff report.
Council commented on further erosion of local control and the fact that applications can not be
denied based on health concerns.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
ITEM 12
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SPECIAL DIRECTIVES DISCUSSION
AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF A VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN
DISTRICT ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCON
At the February 23, 2021, regular City Council meeting, the City Council requested an item to
discuss the Special Directives issued by Los Angeles County District Attorney (District
Attorney) George Gascon at a future regular City Council meeting. On February 24, 2021, the
City Council Public Safety Committee received a presentation and discussed the aforementioned
Special Directives, including discussing the issues to develop an office of City Prosecutor and a
City Council resolution of a vote of no confidence in District Attorney Gascon.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council discuss the Special Directives issued by Los Angeles County District Attorney
George Gascon, take such action as deemed appropriate, and otherwise provide direction to staff.
Intergovernmental Relations Analyst Masis Hagobian presented the staff report.
City Manager Ken Striplin requested and received approval from Council to allow Deputy
District Attorney Jonathan Hatami additional time to speak. Mr. Hatami, speaking remotely and
as a resident, addressed the Council on the current District Attorney policies.
Addressing the Council remotely were Matthew Funicello and Steve Petzold.
One written comment was received in support and two were received in opposition.
Council commented on the negative impacts of the policy directives, including allowing parole
for murder of law enforcement deputies; the lack of offender rehabilitation and the damage to
victims; commented that incremental changes are needed, but these specific policies are
detrimental; discussed the removal of prosecutorial discretion in lieu of blanket policies; and
agreed the Council must act against these policies.
Motion by McLean, second by Weste to approve the resolution of a vote of no confidence in
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon.
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Adopted Resolution No. 21-7
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
There were no additional requests to speak received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Donna Grindey at 8:04 p.m.
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