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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/Secretary
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
INVOCATION
Mayor Miranda delivered the invocation.
—Minutes—
6:00 PM
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 6:05 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 Gibbs, second by Smyth, to approve the agenda, pulling item 6 for
Councilmember Comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Councilmember Gibbs announced that the City recognizes Isabela Sandoval and Grace Sun who
represented Santa Clarita as panelists at the Sister Cities International 2021 California Youth
Leadership Summit.
Mayor Miranda saluted Roger Seaver who has served this community as CEO of Henry Mayo
Newhall Hospital for 20 years.
PRESENTATIONS
City Manager Ken Striplin presented the Santa Clarita 2025 Strategic Plan.
Mayor Miranda and Council thanked Mr. Striplin and staff for their work on the five-year
strategic plan.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council remotely were Elaine Ballace, regarding re -opening City meetings, The
Cube, and traffic congestion; Sean Mann, Michael McCarron, George Duenas, Alex Garcia,
Albert Garcia, Jerred Langford, and Chuck Powell, representing the Carpenters Union, regarding
labor standards for Henry Mayo Hospital; and Valerie A. Bradford, representing NAACP Santa
Clarita Valley Branch 12AB, regarding the racial incident on Saturday.
STAFF COMMENTS
There were no staff comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmembers Gibbs and Smyth made no comments in interest of time.
Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented on The Cube's three ice rinks for hockey, figure skating, and
open skating sessions; requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Jonathan
Newhall; commented on Magic Mountain's re -opening on April 3; spoke of attending, along with
the Mayor, a presentation by the Southern California Edison regarding Public Safety Power
Shutoffs events, and requested and received Council concurrence for a presentation to the
Council on this issue; discussed providing witness testimony in support of State Senator Scott
Wilk's Senate Bill 520, a bill unanimously approved by the Senate Natural Resources Committee
that grants protection of water resources; thanked Congressmen Mike Garcia and Adam Schiff
for their support of the House Resolution 1075, protection of open space from large-scale
development; and commented that the hospital could meet with the Carpenters when the time is
appropriate.
Councilmember McLean commented on attending a virtual Bridge to Home ribbon cutting event
where they kicked off a capital campaign to raise funds for the permanent shelter; commented on
being asked to provide witness testimony for Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares, regarding
Assembly Bill 91, which lowers taxes for small and micro businesses, but the hearing was
postponed due to potential issues with stimulus funding; and mentioned that the Santa Clarita
Library branches are preparing to re -open at 50 percent capacity in April.
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Mayor Miranda discussed the Great Plates program that delivers three meals per day for
homebound seniors; read an opinion column in The Signal, and commented on the disappearance
of the political middle, read his statement regarding an incident over the weekend, and
commented that although Santa Clarita is a wonderful community, we need to unite against all
forms of racism.
Councilmember Smyth commented on Mayor Miranda's statement and the graffiti that included
racist language reported on Sunday and swiftly removed by Monday.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern
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 March 9, 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 March 9, 2021, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 06
Check Register No. 06 for the Period 02/12/21 through 02/25/21 and 03/04/21. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 02/15/21 through 02/26/21.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 06.
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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ITEM 5
AWARD CONTRACTS TO MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, GILLIG CORPORATION,
AND A-Z BUS SALES FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF COMMUTER, LOCAL,
AND DIAL -A -RIDE BUSES
Request for the purchase of eight commuter, local, and dial -a -ride buses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Motor Coach Industries
for the purchase of two 45-foot compressed natural gas (CNG) powered buses, in an amount
not to exceed $1,761,092, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of
performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a contract with Gillig
Corporation for the purchase of four 40-foot CNG buses, in an amount not to exceed
$2,480,000, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise,
subject to City Attorney approval.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a contract with A-Z Bus
Sales for the purchase of two CNG cutaway buses, in an amount not to exceed $309,883, or
modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City
Attorney approval.
ITEM 6
ESTABLISH TWO PASSENGER LOADING ZONES AND SIX 30-MINUTE TIME -
RESTRICTED PARKING STALLS ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF MAIN STREET
FRONTING NEWHALL CROSSINGS AT 24480 AND 24450 MAIN STREET
Staff proposes establishing two passenger loading zones and six 30-minute time -restricted
parking stalls along the east side of Main Street fronting Newhall Crossings at 24480 and 24450
Main Street, which will be intended for passenger loading and unloading, ride sharing services,
and food delivery services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to establish two passenger loading zones and six 30-minute time -restricted
parking stalls along the east side of Main Street fronting Newhall Crossings at 24480 and
24450 Main Street, between Lyons Avenue and 285 feet south of Lyons Avenue.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Councilmember McLean commented on her concern of six 30-minute parking spots as too many
and too restrictive and made a motion to reduce the six restrictive spots to two.
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Councilmember Smyth requested clarification on the methodology of the staff recommendation,
and Planning and Economic Development Manager Jason Crawford clarified that this was a
request by Newhall Crossings and Laemmle Theaters to allow for drop off passengers or pick up
of take-out food.
Mayor Miranda requested to hear from a representative. Philip Florida, representing Serrano
Development, answered questions from Council.
Councilmember Smyth commented on the changing nature of businesses as delivery services are
increasing.
Due to a lack of a second, the motion failed.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-8
ITEM 7
ESTABLISH A 162-FOOT NO STOPPING ANY TIME ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF
AVENUE TIBBITTS
City staff determined that establishing a No Stopping Any Time zone on the east side of Avenue
Tibbitts, south of Avenue Scott, will improve circulation of vehicles when utilizing the right turn
lane from Avenue Tibbitts onto Avenue Scott. The proposed No Stopping Any Time zone will
restrict 162 feet of on -street parking.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to establish a 162-foot No Stopping Any Time zone on the east side of
Avenue Tibbitts, south of Avenue Scott.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-9
ITEM 8
2020-21 ANNUAL CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROGRAM, PROJECT M0138 -
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
The 2020-21 Concrete Rehabilitation Program, Project M0138, consists of the removal and
replacement of damaged sidewalks and driveway approaches at various locations throughout the
City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2020-21 Concrete Rehabilitation Program,
Project M0138.
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2. Award the construction contract to FS Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $289,555 and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $28,956 for a total contract amount not to exceed
$318,511.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 9
SIERRA WEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, MASTER CASE 18-235
A request for the construction of an 83-unit, 61,736 square -foot independent and assisted living
facility with memory care units.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Receive the staff report, presentation, and conduct the public hearing.
2. Adopt a resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed project and
approving Master Case 18-235 (Ridgeline Alteration Permit 18-002, Conditional Use Permit
18-011, Hillside Development Review 19-001, Oak Tree Permit 18-013, Minor Use Permit
18-021, Development Review 18-024, Architectural Design Review 20-022, and Initial
Study 19-003) for the proposed residential health care facility (Assessor's Parcel Number:
2827-005-048), subject to the final Conditions of Approval.
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Associate Planner Mike Marshall provided the staff presentation.
Addressing the Council remotely were Norris Whitmore, representing Norris Construction, in
support.
One written comment was received in support.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comments.
Councilmember McLean commented on the Planning Commission's public hearing on this
project, the decorative design of the building, and requested an updated architectural rendering,
with design elements similar to Newhall Crossings; and requested to help mitigate the loss of the
heritage oak tree by planting additional trees.
Councilmember Smyth supported Councilmember McLean's comments to soften the
landscaping, but supports moving forward with project, providing clear examples from Newhall
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Crossings for improvements to the exterior.
Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented on the need and benefit of an assisted living facility, and
agreed that the building design could use architectural interest, noting Norris Whitmore has
expertise in Victorian architecture, and suggested that the project can mitigate the loss of oak
trees by planting oak trees in open space.
Councilmember McLean requested to add conditions of approval to the project, commented on
the need for seniors to be able to share housing, and suggested future development include
multiple bedrooms per unit.
Councilmember Gibbs commented on need for senior housing and cautioned against creating
additional costs to the developer; inquired of the City Manager the process of Council's approval
of design renderings, and Mr. Striplin responded that the design consultant is not the architect,
that the developer submits the rendering, and if Council desires architectural changes, the motion
should include specific design language.
Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to approve the recommended action, with the following
conditions: add trim and crown moldings to windows to soften the look of square windows,
similar to the look of Newhall Crossings, add corbel or pediment molding where appropriate,
without major cost or structural changes.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-10
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
ITEM 10
METROWALK SPECIFIC PLAN - MASTER CASE 20-045
A proposal for the establishment of the MetroWalk Specific Plan, consisting of a 498-unit multi-
family development including 179 market -rate apartments, 119 market -rate senior apartments, 50
affordable senior apartments including one manager unit, 150 townhome units, and a community
park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Receive the staff report, presentation, and conduct the public hearing.
2. Adopt a resolution certifying the MetroWalk Specific Plan Sustainable Communities
Environmental Assessment (State Clearinghouse Number 2020120433), adopting the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and making the appropriate findings under
the California Environmental Quality Act.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Master Case 20-045 (General Plan Amendment 20-001,
Tentative Tract Map 83087, Zone Change 20-001, Development Review 20-005, and
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Architectural Design Review 20-007) and the MetroWalk Specific Plan Document for the
development of the MetroWalk Specific Plan, subject to the final Conditions of Approval.
4. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
ZONE CHANGE 20-001 (MASTER CASE 20-045) TO AMEND THE CITY'S ZONING
MAP AND CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBER 2840-004-009 FROM BUSINESS PARK TO SPECIFIC PLAN."
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Associate Planner Erika Iverson provided the staff report. Applicant representatives John
Musella and Jonathan Frankel provided an applicant presentation.
Addressing the Council remotely in support were Holly Schroeder, representing Santa Clarita
Valley Economic Development Corporation; Troy Hooper, representing Santa Clarita Valley
Chamber of Commerce; and Liz Tolentino.
Addressing the Council remotely in opposition was Elaine Ballace.
Mayor Miranda requested, and the applicant representative addressed Ms. Ballace's concerns.
Twenty-eight written comments were received in support.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on the walkable amenities of the project, integrating
communities with inter -generational units and healthy lifestyle.
Councilmember Gibbs inquired, and Mr. Frankel responded to questions regarding solar
capacity, senior deed -restricted affordable housing, market -rate senior and all -age market rate
apartment rental costs, limits on occupancy, shared -senior housing, parking and car ports, and
restrictions on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) through Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions (CC&Rs). City Attorney Joseph Montes clarified that all age -restricted housing
rules that apply to the Project should also apply to ADUs to comply with federal and state
housing laws.
Councilmember. Smyth agreed that the project is a good model for future projects and the need to
build in protections to the State's restrictions on local land use requirements.
Councilmember McLean inquired, and Mr. Frankel responded to questions regarding the time
limit on deed -restricted units, adding architectural interest to the project which is not rustic
California style, and the possibility of shared housing.
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Council discussed the exterior re -design; addressed one -bedroom designs; shift in difference of
housing designs; and the need provide more clarity for future applicants.
Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the recommended action, incorporating changes
to CC&Rs in regards to ADUs to limit the number of allowable ADUs, to the extent possible
under the law, and include a provision that any ADU constructed shall conform to the same age -
restrictions as the lot upon which the ADU is constructed.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-11 (Project) and Resolution No. 21-12 (CEQA)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 11
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SANTA CLARITA COVID-19 RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM FOR LOW- AND MODERATE -INCOME RESIDENTS
Approval of the Santa Clarita COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program to provide financial relief
to low- and moderate -income renters in the City of Santa Clarita who are at risk of experiencing
homelessness or housing instability due to unemployment or other financial hardship brought
forth by COVID-19.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Approve the Santa Clarita COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program as outlined in the staff
report.
2. Increase Emergency Rental Assistance revenue account 229-4471.010 by $6,332,236, and
appropriate the same amount to Emergency Rental Assistance expenditure account 13204-
5171.013.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the State of California to avoid a duplication of benefits, subject to City
Attorney approval.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all document-., related to the Santa Clarita
COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, subject to City Attorney approval. -
Mayor Pro Tem Weste recused herself from participating in this item due to her property
management and left the dais.
Community Preservation Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff report.
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No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Miranda commented on the need to reach out to people who may not have computer
access and inquired regarding the City's outreach efforts. Mr. Villegas responded that staff has
reached out to the Homeless Task Force and local non-profit organizations and is also working
with the Communications division.
Councilmember McLean suggested that the City reach out to College of the Canyons as well.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 01
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Bill Miranda, Jason Gibbs, Marsha McLean, Cameron Smyth
RECUSED: Laurene Weste
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council remotely were Alfredo Resendiz, Aaron Sean Oconnor, Jake Gridley,
and Ivan Burgara, representing Carpenters Union, regarding labor standards for Henry Mayo
Hospital; and Lynne Plambeck, representing Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the
Environment, regarding oak trees.
STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean inquired and City Manager responded that staff will look into the oak
trees referenced by Ms. Plambeck.
Mayor Miranda commented on the safety of the community and thanked Captain Diez for his
work in making the community safe.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Jonathan Newhall at 9:16 p.m.
MAYOR
ATTEST.
CITY CLERK.
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