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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, May 11, 2021
—Minutes—
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilmember Gibbs delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
City Council Chambers
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.
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 Weste, second by Gibbs, to approve the agenda, pulling items 4 and 9 for public
comment, a correction to the April 27, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes, and a correction to
the five -signature letter in item 4.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council remotely were Steve Petzold regarding the Human Relations Roundtable
and Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding the Human
Relations Roundtable.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mayor Miranda commented on the evolution and purpose of the Human Relations Roundtable.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean discussed the multiple proposed routes of the high speed rail project,
and at the recent North County Transportation Coalition meeting, Congressman Garcia
mentioned that he wished to invite Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to discuss
transportation needs, who has since accepted, and Councilmember McLean has offered to have
the City host a lunch and meeting with Mr. Buttigieg; commented on discussions with
Supervisor Katheryn Barger's office at the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce meeting and that
progress is being made on utilizing the former Senior Center in Newhall as a Veteran Art
Cultural Center; and announced that the courtyard wall at the future Canyon Country
Community Center has been chosen as a location for public artwork, where community members
can create tiles with clay provided at two events held at open space trailheads.
Councilmember Smyth commented that the legislative items discussed at the last Legislative
Committee meeting are on the consent calendar for tonight's meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Weste spoke of seeing more people enjoying Main Street and that the Laemmle
Theatres is now open; announced that the Fourth of July parade will again be "mini-themed" and
called America Emerging with Patriotic Enthusiasm; announced that the Sanitation District
board determined there will be no fee increase this year; and requested adjournment in memory
of Dean Gallion.
Councilmember Gibbs spoke of Deputy Chad Perrigo, who had a bad motorcycle accident last
month has been released from the hospital and is recuperating with his family; commented on an
incident at KHTS radio station that involved an armed man who entered their building and
refused to leave, and two employees were able to deescalate the situation, and the man was
subsequently arrested; spoke of being the co -emcee for the virtual Young Authors Showcase and
Ceremony for Santa Clarita Sister Cities and congratulated all of the winners; and announced the
Boys & Girls Club Bubbles and Bids fundraiser auction on June 5.
Mayor Miranda reminded all of the Hometown Heroes Banner program and there is still time to
apply for the Fourth of July installation.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
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 April 27, 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 April 27, 2021, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 09
Check Register No. 09 for the Period 03/26/21 through 04/08/21 and 04/15/21. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 03/29/21 through 04/09/21.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 09.
ITEM 4
SUPPORT OF SENTENCE ENHANCEMENTS IN DORSEY CASE
At the April 27, 2021, regular City Council meeting, the City Council requested a five -signature
letter be sent to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, requesting support in urging the
District Attorney's Office to file sentence enhancements in the murder of Michelle Dorsey, to the
full extent allowable under state law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the attached letter and authorize that it be sent as a five -signature letter to
the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Addressing the Council remotely on this item was Steve Petzold.
Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented on her personal support for recall efforts of the District
Attorney.
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ITEM 5
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 970
Authored by Assembly Member Kevin McCarty (D-7-Sacramento), Assembly Bill 970
automatically deems an application to install an electric vehicle charging station complete and/or
approved if a local government does not respond to an application within the prescribed
timeframe outlined in the bill.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose
Assembly Bill 970 (McCarty) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member McCarty,
Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor
Newsom, League of California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.
ITEM 6
STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1251
Authored by Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi (D-66-Torrance), Assembly Bill 1251 requires a
public health order issued by the County of Los Angeles Local Health Officer, during the
COVID-19 pandemic State of Emergency, to be based on data for each Service Planning Area,
rather than on countywide data.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support
Assembly Bill 1251 (Muratsuchi) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member
Muratsuchi, 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 621
Authored by Senator Susan Eggman (D-5-Stockton), Senate Bill 621 would require local
governments to review the conversion of a hotel or motel to a multifamily development through
a ministerial and streamlined process and not subject to a conditional use permit or the California
Environmental Quality Act.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Senate
Bill 621 (Eggman) and transmit position statements to Senator Eggman, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of
California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.
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ITEM 8
AWARD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR LMD ZONES 29 (VILLA
METRO), 30 (PENLON), AND 31 (FIVE KNOLLS)
Award a two-year contract to American Heritage Landscape, Inc., to provide landscape
maintenance services to Landscape Maintenance District Zones 29 (Villa Metro), 30 (Penlon),
and 31 (Five Knolls) for an amount not to exceed $213,062.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a two-year contract to American Heritage Landscape, Inc., to provide landscape
maintenance services for Landscape Maintenance District Zones 29 (Villa Metro), 30
(Penlon), and 31 (Five Knolls) in the annual base amount of $88,776, plus an additional
$17,755 in annual contract expenditure authority to address unforeseen maintenance and
repairs, for a total two-year amount not to exceed $213,062.
2. Authorize ongoing appropriations from Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357 totaling
$35,691 as identified in Attachment A to support recurring landscape maintenance services
expenditures associated with the recommended contract award.
3. Authorize a one-time appropriation in the amount of $11,600 from Landscape Maintenance
District Fund 357 to Reserve Project Expenditures Account 12567-5161.013 to support one-
time slope renovations in LMD Zone 31.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal
options beginning in year three, not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of a
$17,755 for as -needed work, plus an adjustment consistent with the appropriate Consumer
Price Index upon request of the contractor, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the
City Council during the annual budget for such fiscal year.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS INITIATING THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL
DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
This required procedural matter provides for the adoption of resolutions initiating proceedings
for the Annual Levy of Special Districts for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt resolutions initiating proceedings for the levy and collection of assessments
for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the Landscape and Lighting District, Drainage Benefit Assessment
Areas, the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District, and the Open Space
Preservation District.
Addressing the Council remotely on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country
Advisory Committee.
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City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the City has seen significant savings in the
Landscape and Lighting District where residents' rates have been reduced.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 21-14, 21-15, 21-16, and 21-17
ITEM 10
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA'S FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY
Per California Government Code Section 53646, the City Treasurer may annually present the
City's Investment Policy to the City Council to reaffirm or make any changes to the existing
policy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City of Santa Clarita's Fiscal Year 2021-22 Statement of Investment
Policy, and direct staff to submit the policy to the Association of Public Treasurers of the United
States and Canada for certification in their annual award program.
ITEM 11
SUMMARY VACATION OF EASEMENTS FOR FLOOD CONTROL, COVERED STORM
DRAIN, APPURTENANT STRUCTURES, STORM DRAIN INGRESS AND EGRESS,
SANITARY SEWER, AND SANITARY SEWER INGRESS AND EGRESS PURPOSES AT
SPRINGBROOK AVENUE (OAK RIDGE DRIVE/PARCEL MAP 62646)
Pursuant to Section 8333 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, summarily
vacate portions of easements for flood control, covered storm drain, appurtenant structures,
storm drain ingress and egress, sanitary sewer, and sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes
for the project located on Springbrook Avenue near the intersection of Oak Ridge Drive and
Railroad Avenue (Parcel Map 62646)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of easements for flood control purposes;
covered storm drain, appurtenant structures, and ingress and egress purposes; storm drain
ingress and egress purposes; storm drain ingress and egress, sanitary sewers, and sanitary
sewer ingress and egress purposes; and storm drain ingress and egress purposes as described
and shown on Exhibit "A" through Exhibit "J" of the attached resolution.
2. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County
Registrar -Recorder's office.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-18
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 12
2021-22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND THE SECOND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO
THE 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Approval of the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan and the second Substantial Amendment to the
2020-21 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home
Investment Partnerships Act Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan and the second Substantial Amendment to
the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and Home
Investment Partnerships Act Programs.
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Community Preservation Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff presentation.
Addressing the Council remotely in a neutral position was Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon
Country Advisory Committee.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comments.
Councilmember McLean inquired regarding public comments and Mr. Villegas responded
regarding help in funding for senior housing.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented that seniors do not get enough social security money to cover
costs; and discussed boarding-house style living with a central kitchen, assistance to create
meals, or meals served, and is interested in staff researching rules and regulations.
Councilmember Gibbs inquired about the allocation of public service funds time frame and Mr.
Villegas responded that funds are allocated to non -profits as part of the annual action plan and
due to allocation limits, additional funding ideas will return to the Council for approval.
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.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Dean Gallion at 6:54 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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