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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-13 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)A �p 4 Ja ,d t 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 he 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, April 13, 2021 —Minutes— 6:00 PM INVOCATION Councilmember Smyth 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 6:19 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 McLean, second by Gibbs, to approve the agenda, pulling item 10 for Councilmember Comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Councilmember McLean announced that the City proclaims April 18 through 24 as National Volunteer Week and recognized the first recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Award Recognition in the City: Jose Gonzalez, Steve Ioerger, Lynn McKenzie, Richard Piccini, and Mia Simgen. Councilmember Gibbs spoke of the 114 thousand Americans who are currently waiting for an organ transplant and that an average of 150 Americans are added daily; and as part of the National Donate Life, the City of Santa Clarita is proud to proclaim the month of April 2021 as DMV/Donate Life California Month. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council remotely were Jerred Langford, representing the Carpenters Union, regarding tax fraud in the construction industry; Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding representation on Los Angeles County committees; Elaine Ballace regarding The Cube; and Steve Petzold regarding in -person public meetings. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented regarding the participation of Council on regional committees; stated that the rink has been open for three days and is balancing the needs of the community; and commented that public meetings will continue remotely until Govenor Newsom's anticipated announcement on June 15 regarding re -opening the State. Councilmember Smyth commented on continuing to promote regional representation. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Gibbs commented on the grand opening of the Laemmle Theatres in Old Town Newhall; discussed the legislation brought up in the recent Legislative Committee meeting; provided an update of Kristin Smart's disappearance from 25 years ago; and commented that the grand opening of The Cube was a wonderful event. Mayor Pro Tern Weste addressed the grand opening of The Cube and looks forward to exhibition games at the rink; announced that the next Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Drive- thru Collection event is April 17 at the College of the Canyons Valencia campus; requested adjournment of tonight's meeting in memory of Lillian Blakeman; commented on her testimony to the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management in support of Assembly Bill 418, authored by Assemblywoman Suzette Valladeres, for the Community Power Resilience Grant program to mitigate the impacts of the Public Safety Power Shutoff; and recognized State Senator Scott Wilk for his work on SB 520 to improve the State's water appropriations. Councilmember Smyth made no comments in the interest of time. Councilmember McLean thanked Los Angeles County Supervisor Barger for her work in keeping the Federal CARES Act funding for transit services in Los Angeles County; commented that The Cube is a wonderful facility for the community; spoke of Council's expectation for Page 2 1 development designs and requested that City Manager Ken Striplin propose options for discussion. Mr. Striplin responded that an ad hoc committee can be agendized, an agenda item can return to Council for discussion of the guidelines, or the matter can be discussed at a study session. Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented on developers adhering to existing corridor and specific plans, however, the exterior design guidelines are not being followed for property renovations. Council concurred that a study session would be appropriate. Councilmember McLean announced the virtual Earth Arbor Day event taking place on the City's Facebook page on April 22 and that the Santa Clarita Library branches are now open. Mayor Miranda commented on adding his name to a list of mayors who are united against antisemitism; spoke of Ramadan, marking the time of fasting, prayer, and reflection; added one of his goals as Mayor is to recognize the importance of inclusion, tolerance, kindness, and compassion within our community; and spoke of the Laemmle Theatres' grand opening, and support of new business. CONSENT CALENDAR Council approved Consent, with the exception of continuing Item 10 to a future Council RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern 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 March 23, 2021, Regular Meeting. ITEM 2 CHECK REGISTER NO. 07 Check Register No. 07 for the Period 02/26/21 through 03/11/21 and 03/18/21. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 03/01/21 through 03/12/21. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 07. 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. Page 3 ITEM 4 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM BUSINESS PARK TO SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE METROWALK SPECIFIC PLAN Second reading of an ordinance for the change of the zoning designation from Business Park to Specific Plan to permit the establishment of the MetroWalk Specific Plan, including up to 498 residential units and a community park. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct second reading and adopt 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." Adopted Ordinance No. 21-4 ITEM 5 AUTHORITY TO AMEND PREVIOUSLY EXECUTED CONTRACTS FROM FIRSTHOME PROGRAM Authorize an amendment to contracts executed as part of the City's FirstHOME program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to amend previously executed contracts associated with Earthquake Rehabilitation and FirstHOME loans, including the forgiveness of debt, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 6 JUVENILE INTERVENTION TEAM CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR AGREEMENT City Council to consider awarding a contract to Robinson Associates to provide professional youth drug intervention services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a 14-month contract with Robinson Associates for Juvenile Intervention Team Civilian Investigator services for an amount not to exceed $70,000. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional one-year renewal options with Robinson Associates, not to exceed an annual amount of $60,000. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. L Page 4 1 ITEM 7 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, PHASES VI AND VII, PROJECTS C0054 AND C0052 - APPROVE ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK AND INCREASE SPENDING AUTHORITY OF EXISTING CONTRACTS This action will amend the existing contracts with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., to provide for the construction of the additional scope of work to be added to the Intelligent Transportation System, Phases VI and VII. The additional scope is consistent with the existing contracts and will add to the fiber optic interconnect system, providing signal synchronization at four strategic locations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the revised plans and specifications for the Intelligent Transportation System Phase VI, Project C0054 and Phase VII, Project C0052. 2. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for professional services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the Intelligent Transportation System Phase VI, Project C0054 and Phase VII, Project C0052, in the amount of $27,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $2,700, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $469,628. 3. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for construction costs with Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc., for the Intelligent Transportation System Phase VI, Project C0054 and Phase VII, Project C0052, in the amount of $800,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $80,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,039,039. 4. Authorize staff to increase existing equipment contracts for each of the following vendors by $100,000 for the Intelligent Transportation System Phase VI, Project C0054 and Phase VII, Project C0052: • McCain, Inc., for traffic signal 'controllers; • GridSmart Technologies, Inc., for incident management system equipment; • Iteris, Inc., for video detection system equipment; and • Sensys Networks, Inc., for permanent count stations. The increase to all contracts will not exceed $400,000 in total and will not exceed the available budget. 5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Page 5 ITEM 8 AWARD CONTRACTS FOR BUILDING PLAN REVIEW, BUILDING INSPECTION, AND PERMIT -RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Award contracts to JAS Pacific, Scott Fazekas & Associates, Interwest Consulting Group, and TRB and Associates for building plan review, building inspection, and permit -related professional services. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award one-year contracts to JAS Pacific, Scott Fazekas & Associates, Interwest Consulting Group, and TRB and Associates for building plan review, building inspection, and permit - related professional services for a combined total annual amount not to exceed $1,000,000, effective Fiscal Year 2021-22, including up to four one-year renewal options subject to City Council approval. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such Fiscal Year, subject to City Attorney approval. ITEM 9 CROSSING GUARD CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY SCHEDULE UPDATE Increase the hourly rate of the Crossing Guard position to recruit and retain qualified employees to ensure the public safety near elementary school locations. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the removal of the salary range for the PTS Crossing Guard classification from $14.00 - $14.85 per hour and increase the hourly rate to $18.67 per hour. 2. Approve the removal of the salary range for the PTS Crossing Guard Lead classification from $15.05 - $15.97 per hour and increase the hourly rate to $20.07 per hour. ITEM 10 CANYON COUNTRY COMMUNITY CENTER - SCULPTURES Award a contract to artist team, Hiromi Takizawa and Elijah Wooldrige with H&E Design to create three public art pieces to be located at the new Canyon Country Community Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a contract to H & E Studios in the amount of $60,000 for the public art pieces "In the Wind," "Amongst the Wildflowers," and "Vasquez Sunrise" to be located at the Canyon Country Community Center. Page 6 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Councilmember McLean congratulated H & E Studios for winning the contract and commented on concerns of the sculpture representation of sunrise at Vasquez Rocks. Council discussed options of renaming or adding another element to the sculpture. Councilmember McLean inquired, and Elijah Woolridge, representing H & E Studios, described the theme, and commented he is open to exploring Council's suggestions with fellow artist Hiromi Takizawa. Council concurred to continue the item and return with an alternative of the Vasquez Rocks sculpture for Council approval. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 11 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL SPECIFIC PLAN, MASTER PLAN, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO EXPAND THE EXISTING HOSPITAL CAMPUS BY 200,000 SQUARE FEET (MASTER CASE 17-193) A request to update the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Specific Plan to allow for the construction of a new 200,000 square -foot inpatient building with diagnostic and treatment support facilities, along with the construction of a new 292-stall parking structure above the existing subterranean parking structure, located at the intersection of McBean Parkway and Orchard Village Road. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing. 2. Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. 3. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL SPECIFIC PLAN, MASTER PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE 200,000 SQUARE -FOOT EXPANSION OF THE HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL CAMPUS, AS INCLUDED IN MASTER CASE NO. 17-193." Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided. Page 7 Associate Planner David Peterson provided the staff presentation. Councilmember McLean inquired about the location of the air conditioning units, and Mr. Peterson responded. Applicant Representative Marlee Lauffler provided the applicant presentation remotely. Addressing the Council remotely, advocating for a behavioral health unit for adolescents, were Amanda Taoatao; Barbara Wilson, representing mentalhealthhookup.org; Dr. Nicholas Betty, representing William S Hart Union High School District; Deborah Rocha, representing SRD Straightening Reins Foundation; Kathye Armitage; Glenda Nowakowski; and Diane Trautman. Addressing the Council remotely, in opposition and advocating for skilled and trained workforce, were Joshua Christensen, Jerred Langford, Nicolas Reyes, Michael McCarron, Sean Mann, Ryan Nance, Josh Taylor; Bob Milewsky. Addressing the Council remotely, in a neutral position, were Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon County Advisory Committee, advocating for the need of additional services and hospital; and David Neal advocating for free parking at the hospital. Three written comments were received in support and 149 were received in opposition. Mayor Miranda closed the public comments. Council commented about concerns regarding paid parking, tandem parking, the hospital bed capacity, the opportunity to create a feasibility study for an adolescent mental health unit, and discussions with the unions. Mr. Striplin commented that if Council wishes, they can impose conditions of approval on the project, and the Assistant City Attorney commented that the development agreement could be modified. Council further discussed advocating for fair wages with health benefits and the need for a grass- roots movement to address infrastructure for mental health facilities. Mayor Miranda inquired if the applicant would like to address the public and Council continents, and Applicant Representative Roger Seaver responded and addressed the union issues, the mental health expansion challenges, and paid parking options. Mayor Pro Tern Weste requested parking be addressed with the Council prior to construction. Councilmember Smyth discussed the need to build a task force or initiate a community discussion advocating for an adolescent mental health facility and that he is willing to take the lead on this issue, but not as part of conditions of approval. Motion by Weste, second by Smyth, to approve the recommended action with the condition of Council approval prior to implementation of paid parking. Page 8 1 1 Adopted Resolution No. 21-13 RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM 12 REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF AN ANALYSIS RELATED TO THE FEASIBILITY OF FORMING A LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Following additional lockdown orders from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, at the September 22, 2020, City Council meeting, the City Council authorized funding to hire a firm to conduct an analysis on the feasibility of forming a local public health department. This agenda item is for the City Council to review and discuss the completed analysis by Management Partners. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council review and discuss the analysis, developed by Management Partners, related to the feasibility of forming a local public health department. City Manager Ken Striplin provided the staff report. Addressing the Council remotely was Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee. Council requested the City Manager address Mr. Ferdman's comments, and Mr. Striplin responded. Council commented on Assembly Bill 1251, which would localize public heath orders, and the continued need of lobbying and legislation. Motion by Weste, second by McLean, to remain with the County system and send a letter to the County expressing the City's desire to establish boards for local input. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth Page 9 NEW BUSINESS ITEM 13 APPROVAL OF ONE-TIME FUNDING FOR THE RELOCATION OF BRIDGE TO HOME TO A TEMPORARY SITE ON PINE STREET This request is for the approval of one-time funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for costs associated with the relocation of Bridge to Home to a temporary location and the authorization to provide a one-time, zero interest loan in an amount not to exceed $110,000, for costs associated with the relocation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Appropriate one-time funding in the amount of $100,000 to expenditure account 19000- 5161.001 from the General Fund fund balance for costs associated with the temporary relocation of Bridge to Home. 2. Authorize a one-time, zero interest loan to Bridge to Home in amount not to exceed $110,000, to be repaid in full within six months of payment issuance, for costs associated with the relocation of its homeless shelter; and appropriate $110,000 to expenditure account 19000-5161.001 from General Fund fund balance to facilitate the loan. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Community Preservation Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff report. Addressing the Council remotely were Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee; Hunt Braly, representing Bridge to Home; and Diane Trautman. Councilmember Gibbs inquired regarding the cost of developing the Drayton property as well as funding sources, and Michael Foley, Executive Director of Bridge to Home responded. Council discussed the funds requested from Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), loan repayment options to the City, the capital campaign to build the permanent shelter, and the need to re -open the community center and youth programs. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth J Page 10 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II No additional requests to speak were received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Lillian Blakeman at 10:13 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK 1 E MAYOR Page 11