HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-22 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
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Tuesday, June 22, 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, Board of Library
Trustees, and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency at 6:08 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 Weste, second by Gibbs, to approve the agenda, pulling items 6 and 10 for
public comments, and hear item 18 before item 16.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Martin Fox regarding the upcoming Sand Canyon Resort appeal;
Darleen Peterson regarding legal fireworks in Canyon Country; Alan Ferdman, representing
Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding Canyon Estates solar panels and the Human
Relations Roundtable; Alex Guerrero regarding the Sand Canyon Resort appeal; David Hong
regarding the Sand Canyon Resort zoning; Steve Petzold regarding remote public participation
and the Human Relations Roundtable; Elaine Ballace regarding an international film festival,
general jurisdictional representatives issues, and taxes; Lynne Plambeck, representing Santa
Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment, regarding the Sand Canyon Resort
appeal; and Cindy Russo regarding the Los Angeles County Public Health Officer and
preparation for COVID outbreaks.
STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Smyth commented on the land -use loophole at Canyon View Estates, providing
the State with all land -use authority at mobile home parks, and commented that the legislature
should give local agencies input on land -use issues.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Gibbs announced that the Concerts in the Park are returning to Central Park on
Saturday nights beginning July 3 at 7:00 p.m.; announced that public skating sessions are now
available each day at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center; commented that due to Los
Angeles District Attorney special directives, which fail to protect victims and communities,
Matthew Dorsey will be eligible for parole in 20 years; and encouraged community members to
sign the recall petition for Mr. Gascon.
Mayor Pro Tern Weste mentioned her delight to see the community at the Council's first in -
person meeting since the pandemic; spoke on signing the recall petition of Mr. Gascon;
commented on working with an international team on ultraviolet light treatments, installed in
most City facilities; invited all to participate in the Pee Wee Parade and Patriotic Tour for 4th of
July; requested adjournment in memory of Jim and Julie Visner; and recounted the
destabilization of the Shangri-La development in Canyon Country due to excess water, the
remediation by the City, subsequent fines from the Regional Water board and State of California,
and the disregard for any further remediation proposals from the City.
Councilmember Smyth shared witnessing City staff who were interacting with homeless
residents with sensitivity and professionalism; gave a shout out to the Community Preservation
and Graffiti Removal teams; and mentioned that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
voted to begin the process of closing the Men's Central Jail and relocating occupants to existing
facilities.
Councilmember McLean commented she was happy to see faces back in the Chamber;
commented on attending a Library ad hoc meeting and announced that all three library branches
have returned to full operations, including passport services; commented on attending a San
Fernando Valley Council of Governments Transportation Committee meeting where regional
projects were discussed, including a Sepulveda pass project, servicing the Ventura line into Van
Nuys, and requested connectivity into the Antelope Valley line as well; attended the Homeless
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Task Force meeting, which is working on the final stages of a resource guide for both providers
of homeless services and the public; and requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Cheryl
Hardy Phillips.
Mayor Miranda spoke of volunteers and the projects they worked on throughout Santa Clarita;
and reminded all of the consequences of illegal fireworks and to report any incidents to the
Sheriff s department, not 9-1-1.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 2021, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 12
Check Register No. 12 for the Period 05/07/21 through 05/20/21 and 05/27/21. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 05/10/21 through 05/21/21.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 12.
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
SECOND READING OF AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17.64.150.F OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE — MASTER
CASE 21-066
A proposed amendment to the Historic Preservation Ordinance to allow property owners of state -
and federally -designated historic structures to access the City of Santa Clarita Historic Structure
Grant Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
MASTER CASE 21-066, CONSISTING OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT 21-001, AMENDING SECTION 17.64.150.17 OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE."
Adopted Ordinance No. 21-6
ITEM 6
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE
ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
Determination and approval of the rates for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee for Fiscal
Year 2021-22.
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,
DETERMINING THE ANNUAL STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION FEE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22."
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory
Committee.
Council commented on Measure W; the need to track the concentration of bacteria in areas to
reduce pollution; and the impact to property taxes from the Clean Water measure.
Adopted Ordinance No. 21-7
ITEM 7
AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION AND NPDES PERMIT COMPLIANCE
Award contracts to implement the Upper Santa Clara River Coordinated Integrated Monitoring
Plan for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit compliance consistent with the
existing Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County,
and Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
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1. Award a three-year contract to Larry Walker and Associates to provide Coordinated
Integrated Monitoring Plan implementation data analysis and results investigation, consistent
with the approved Memorandum of Agreement for the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Permit compliance between the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles
County, and Los Angeles County Flood Control District, in the amount of $627,594.
2. Award a three-year contract to Tetra Tech to provide Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan
field implementation of water quality monitoring, consistent with the approved
Memorandum of Agreement for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
compliance between the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, and Los Angeles County
Flood Control District, in the amount of $910,993.
3. Increase Miscellaneous Revenues Account 356-4621.001 by $290,591 for Fiscal Year (FY)
2020-21, $462,657 for FY 2021-22, $259,440 for FY 2022-23, $327,179 for FY 2023-24,
and $225,571 for FY 2024-25.
4. Appropriate $512,863 annually from the Stormwater Fund Balance, Fund 356, to Stormwater
Professional Services Expenditure Account 14600-5161.002.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve up to two, one-year contract extensions
for each of the contracts.
ITEM 8
AWARD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR ZONES T46 (NORTHBRIDGE),
T47 (NORTHPARK), 7 (CREEKSIDE), & 19 (BRIDGEPORT/BOUQUET)
Award a two-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services to
Landscape Maintenance District Zones T46 (Northbridge), T47 (Northpark), 7 (Creekside), and
19 (Bridgeport/Bouquet) for an amount not to exceed $1,600,128.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a two-year contract to Stay Green, Inc., to provide landscape maintenance services for
Landscape Maintenance District Zones T46 (Northbridge), T47 (Northpark), 7 (Creekside),
and 19 (Bridgeport/Bouquet) for an annual base amount of $666,720, plus an additional
$133,344 in annual contract expenditure authority to address unforeseen maintenance and
repairs, for a total two-year amount not to exceed $1,600,128.
2. Authorize ongoing appropriations from Landscape Maintenance District Fund 357 totaling
$144,342 as identified in Attachment A to support recurring landscape maintenance services.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional, one-year renewal
options beginning in year three, for an annual amount not to exceed 1800,064; plus an
adjustment in compensation 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.
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4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 9
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ANNEXATION 2021-1 RESOLUTION
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS
Initiation of proceedings associated with Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District
Annexation 2021-1, approving the preparation of an Engineer's Report for the purpose of
annexing specific parcels throughout the City, including the Bouquet Canyon Development
Project, into Streetlight Maintenance District, Zone B.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution to initiate proceedings, make certain designations in connection
with the annexation of parcels into Streetlight Maintenance District, Zone B, and to levy
assessments beginning in Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-29
ITEM 10
AWARD CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MONITORING SERVICES
The role of the City's Landscape Monitors is to inspect and ensure landscape maintenance
services are delivered in a manner that regularly exceeds the service expectations of our
community. Monitors are responsible for identifying deficiencies, overseeing general repair
work, and interacting with homeowners to follow up on inquiries or requests for service
enhancements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a one-year base landscape monitoring services contract to Smith Landscape
Management to provide landscape monitoring and customer services in the annual amount of
$326,940, and authorize an annual contingency of $32,694, for a total amount not to exceed
$359,634.
2. Award a one-year base landscape monitoring services contract to Aguila Consulting to
provide landscape monitoring and customer services in the annual amount of $92,765, and
authorize an annual contingency of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $112,765.
3. Award a one-year base landscape monitoring services contract to JMD Landscape
Architecture to provide landscape monitoring and customer services in the annual amount of
$92,040, and authorize an annual contingency of $9,204, for a total amount not to exceed
$101,244.
4. Award a one-year base landscape monitoring services contract to Landscape
Consultants.com to provide landscape monitoring and customer services in the annual
amount of $84,192, and authorize an annual contingency of $8,420, for a total amount not to
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exceed $92,612.
5. Authorize ongoing appropriations in the amount of $41,492 from Landscape Maintenance
District Fund 357 and $5,696 from Areawide Fund 367, as identified in Attachment A, to
support recurring landscape monitoring services.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council during the Fiscal Year 2021-
22 and future annual budget processes, and execute all documents subject to City Attorney
approval.
7. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to four additional, one-year renewal
options for each contract beginning in year two, not to exceed their base contract, inclusive
of contingency, plus Consumer Price Index adjustments, upon request of the contractor for
each vendor.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory
Committee.
ITEM 11
APPROVE THE USE OF A "PIGGYBACK" AGREEMENT AND AWARD A CONTRACT
FOR THE PURCHASE OF DIESEL FUEL
Award a contract to Truman Arnold Companies for the purchase and delivery of diesel fuel for
Transit operations
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize the City of Santa Clarita to enter into a "piggyback" agreement based on the terms
outlined in the contract between the City of Santa Ana and Truman Arnold Company for the
purchase and delivery of diesel fuel.
2. Award a contract to Truman Arnold Company for the purchase and delivery of diesel fuel in
an amount not to exceed $325,000 through December 31, 2022.
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.
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ITEM 12
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO
JOIN THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY'S GENERAL
LIABILITY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AND APPROVE
EARTHQUAKE COVERAGE
Authorize the City of Santa Clarita to join the California Joint Powers Authority and pool the
City's general liability and workers' compensation insurance coverage through the California
JPIA programs by adopting necessary resolutions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize the City of Santa Clarita's withdrawal from the Special District Risk Management
Authority (SDRMA) effective July 1, 2021.
2. Adopt resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Clarita to join the California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority (California JPIA) and pool the City's general liability and workers'
compensation insurance coverage through the California JPIA programs.
3. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Santa Clarita to apply to the Director of Industrial
Relations, State of California for a Certificate of Consent to Self -Insure Workers'
Compensation Liabilities.
4. Authorize and approve Earthquake coverage for various City facilities with Arrowhead
General Insurance Agency, Inc., brokered by Vinsa Insurance Associates.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 21-30, 21-31, 21-32, 21-33, and 21-34
ITEM 13
LIT FIBER TRANSPORT SERVICE
Approve a three-year contract allowing the City to utilize its fiber optic network and connection
to Downtown Los Angeles to provide lit transport service to BAI Connect to enable them to
provide reliable, high-speed Internet service using fixed wireless to more businesses in Santa
Clarita.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve a three-year agreement, with two one-year renewal options, that will allow the City
to provide lit transport service to BAI Connect.
2. Authorize an increase of $30,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 to revenue account 100-
4312.008 Dark Fiber Lease and Fiber Transport.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
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subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 14
CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND AWARD FOR POOL CHEMICALS
Increase the current FY 2020-21 pool chemical contract and award a new contract for pool
chemicals in FY 2021-22.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Ratify one amendment made to the exisiting pool chemical contract with Waterline
Technologies, Inc., for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21.
2. Award a contract for HASA, Inc., for pool chemicals for an initial term of one year for FY
2021-22, with the option of two additional annual renewals, in an amount not to exceed
$152,835 annually, plus a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $15,284, and Consumer
Price Index (CPI) adjustments.
3. Appropriate ongoing funding in the amount of $56,068 from General Fund balance (Fund
100) to the Aquatics Expenditure Account 15104-5161.001 beginning in FY 2021-22.
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to modify the award in the event issues of
impossibility of performance arise, subject to the City Attorney approval. Authorize City
Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval, and
execute two renewals at an annual cost not to exceed $168,119, plus the cost of any CPI
increases.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 15
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
As required by state law, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final Engineer's
Reports for the various special districts and requests approval to provide the Los Angeles County
Auditor Controller necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2021-22
Property Tax Rolls.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing for the Landscaping and Lighting District; the Drainage Benefit
Assessment Areas; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space Maintenance District; the Tourism
Marketing District; and the Vista Canyon Wastewater Standby District.
2. Adopt resolutions approving the Engineer's Reports for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 annual levy
of assessments for the continuation of maintenance for the Landscaping and Lighting
District; the Drainage Benefit Assessment Areas; the Golden Valley Ranch Open Space
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Maintenance District; the Tourism Marketing District; and the Vista Canyon Wastewater
Standby District.
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
City Council waived the staff report.
Addressing the Council in opposition was Alan Ferdman.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comments.
Councilmember McLean commented on districts that were grandfathered from the County
versus new districts rates and requested that the City Manager address the public comments. Mr.
Striplin commented that the assessment district rates are in compliance with Proposition 218 and
there is no missing ad valorem money; the original zone rate does not have a Consumer Price
Index (CPI) inflationary factor; and due to ongoing operational savings from the Street Light
Maintenance District, staff plans to bring both zones into one rate for approval in the future.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 21-35, 21-36, 21-37, 21-38, and 21-39
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
ITEM 16
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ANNUAL LEVY FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT
As required by state law, staff presents for City Council's consideration the Final Engineer's
Report for the Open Space Preservation District and requests approval to provide the Los
Angeles County Assessor necessary data for the assessments to appear on the Fiscal Year 2021-
22 Property Tax Rolls.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report
for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 annual levy of assessments for the Open Space Preservation District.
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Council concurred to waive the staff presentation.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comments.
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Adopted Resolution No. 21-40
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM 17
FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget was distributed to the City Council along with the
Planning Commission; the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and the
Arts Commission on May 24, 2021. In addition, on June 1, 2021, the Planning Commission
made a finding by minute action that the Draft Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Improvement
Program is consistent with the City of Santa Clarita's General Plan. Further, at the June 8, 2021,
City Council meeting a public hearing was opened and the draft Budget was presented.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council and City Council acting as Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Santa Clarita (City):
1. Adopt resolution adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, making
appropriations for the amounts budgeted and establishing policies for the administration of
the adopted Annual Budget.
2. Adopt resolution adopting the 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Program.
3. Adopt resolution approving and adopting the annual appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year
2021-2022.
4. Adopt resolution electing to receive all or a portion of the tax revenues pursuant to the Health
and Safety code (Community Development Law).
5. Adopt resolution amending the City's Classification Plan and Salary Schedule, providing for
compensation of the employees of the City, and amending the City's Benefit Program.
6. Adopt resolution adopting an amendment to the Conflict of Interest code.
Administrative Services Director Carmen Magana provided the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste thanked staff who work all year on the budget, which comes in balanced
and on time.
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Councilmember Smyth inquired if the budget includes America Recovery Act funding and Mr.
Striplin responded that the funds will return in a subsequent item.
Adopted Resolution Nos. 21-41, 21-42, 21-43, 21-44, 21-45, and 21-46
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 18
LOS ANGELES COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES - CAMPS JOSEPH
SCOTT AND KENYON SCUDDER
On June 9, 2021, the Los Angeles County Division of Juvenile Justice Subcommittee submitted a
report and initial plan to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, recommending Camps
Scott and Scudder be renovated to serve as a long-term facility for male individuals between the
ages of 12 years old and 25 years old, who have been convicted of a Serious Juvenile Offense.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council discuss the County Division of Juvenile Justice Subcommittee plan, take such
action as deemed appropriate, and otherwise provide direction to staff.
In the interest of public speakers' time, this item was heard prior to item 16.
Intergovernmental Relations Analyst Masis Hagobian provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council on this item were Renee Lindsay; Grace Eliott; Edin Madrid
representing Anti -Recidivism Coalition; Ken Mendoza representing Anti -Recidivism Coalition;
Karen Widman; Greg Nutter; Eric Walton representing Local 685 Probation Union; Ezekiel
Nishiyama representing Anti -Recidivism Coalition; Ronald Martinez representing Anti -
Recidivism Coalition; Sam Lewis representing Anti -Recidivism Coalition; Cindy Russo; Roy
Manson representing Bouquet Canyon Network; Jose Norrington; Nicole Brown representing
Urban Peace Institute; Ronaldo Villeda representing Anti -Recidivism Coalition/Under Ground
Grit; Adrian Gonzalez representing Under Ground Grit; and Josue Pineda representing Anti -
Recidivism Coalition/Under Ground Grit.
Fourteen written comment cards were submitted in opposition.
Stephanie English, representing Supervisor Barger's Office, was invited to speak on the
Supervisor's position, commented on justice reform with a focus on youth and victims' rights, the
opposition to Camps Scudder and Scott as the location for juvenile justice detention, and would
like the committee to investigate other location options.
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Councilmember Gibbs thanked all for their opinions and addressed the county's lack of
communication with the City; the original version of Senate Bill (SB) 823 made no mention of
the substance of the current bill for seven months, and after five weeks it became a trailer bill
change; commented that anti -recidivism is an important discussion.
Councilmember McLean commented on her appreciation for both sides of the issue; read an
article regarding the Governor's signing of SB 823 that abdicated responsibility of youth
incarceration from the state to local communities, who are not equipped to manage it;
commented that facilities that house violent youth offenders should not be placed in residential
areas; and mentioned the need to find a solution.
Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented that reforms are needed, but the state has failed at the process
and put it on the county to fix; reminisced when decisions were made, including proposed
landfills and prisons in Santa Clarita without any input from the City; and mentioned the need for
planning and discussion with Supervisor Barger and local legislators.
Councilmember Smyth concurred with previous comments and explained Sacramento's process
of gut and amend bills or attaching items to budget as a way to avoid the legislative process and
burdening counties; commented on the need to work with Supervisor Barger's office, and
inviting members of the subcommittee to tour Scott and Scudder; suggested that this matter
should be put on hold until a public hearing for the community is conducted; and made a motion
to include correspondence to Supervisor Barger or the committee, voicing concerns of the
Council and invite them for a tour.
Mayor Miranda commended Mr. Lewis for his rehabilitation and service to community and
commented on his advocating for prison justice reform and sharing Council's concerns over lack
of involvement over the decision; also suggested to work with the Supervisor's office for an
alternative plan; and supports Councilmember Smyth's motion.
Councilmember McLean commented on the need for the committee to understand the lack of
security around the current camps; asked for community involvement; and encouraged flexibility
in the motion for time sensitive material.
City Manager Ken Striplin confirmed Council's direction for the motion to oppose the measure,
unless amended to address Council's concerns; work with Supervisor Barger's office to better
understand the process and her concerns; invite committee members for a tour of the facilities;
request the county hold a public hearing for the community; and work with Supervisor Barger to
find a suitable location.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mayor Miranda appreciated the public participation presentations, and is proud to be a member
of Council and Santa Clarita.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste urged everyone to enjoy the 4th of July fireworks at the Town Center and
to be safe.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Cheryl Hardy Phillips, Jim Visner,
and Julie Visner at 8:54 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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