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Home My WebLink About2021-08-24 - MINUTES - REGULAR (2)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 -Minutes- Tuesday, August 24, .2021 6:00 PM \ City Council Chambers INVOCATION Councilmember Gibbs delivered the invocation. C�� ICIZ0�7� Mayor Miranda called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board' of Library Trustees at 6:04 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 Councilmember Smyth, second by Councilmember McLean, to approve the agenda. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Councilmember Smyth recognized the Santa Clarita HEAT 12 and Under baseball team for winning the 2021 Cooperstown National Tournament Championships and presented the team players and coaches with a certificate. Mayor Pro Tern Weste recognized the Legends FC Santa Clarita Valley Girls 2007 soccer team for winning the 2021 Cal -South National Cup Championship, as finalists in the United States Youth Soccer Far West Regionals, and then placing seventh in the National Championship, and presented the players and coaches with a certificate. Mayor Miranda spoke of gastroparesis, a chronic gastrointestinal disorder which affects five million people in the United States, and presented Kelly Mendoza with a certificate proclaiming August as Gastroparesis Awareness Month in Santa Clarita. Mayor Miranda recognized former Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commissioner Lindenheim for his commitment and service on the Commission and presented him with a certificate. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman regarding the Human Relations Forum; Jonathan Ahmadi, representing Santa Clarita Independent Districting Committee, regarding district -based elections; Gloria Locke regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Lisa deSouza regarding the Santa Clarita International Film Festival; Christopher Negron regarding COVID-19 safety protocols and student mental health; and Audra Salazar, regarding litter around a school. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin requested staff to reach out to Ms. Salazar, Mr. Negron, and Ms. deSouza to address their comments and spoke of the extensive Santa Clarita "CAN DOs" campaign for available activities and events during the pandemic. Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented on the Saugus community's first trail and expressed interest in growing the trails system in Saugus. Councilmember McLean thanked Mr. Negron for his comments and stated that the mental stress for students and young community members is difficult. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember McLean spoke of attending meetings during Council hiatus and attending celebrations of life for three community members who will be missed; announced that Senate Bill 9 (SB9), Senate Bill 10 (SB10), and Senate Bill 215 (S13215) threatens the quality of life in Santa Clarita through loss of local control; and encouraged concerned residents to write to the Governor requesting he veto the SB9 and SB 10 to prevent multiple market rate housing units being built in neighborhoods of single family homes. 7 Page 2 n Councilmember Smyth commented on the concerns he is hearing from the community regarding bus service, and City Manager Striplin responded approximately 20 percent of drivers are calling in sick, and the City is working with the contractor to prioritize routes and fill vacant positions. Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented. on attending the August SENSES Block Party on Main Street and the. two upcoming SENSES events on September 16 and October 21; 'commented on- S139 and SB 10, the repercussion of the loss of local control, including homeowner association CC&Rs, and getting the Sanitation District involved; and requested to adjourn in memory of. Mary Jane Hendry, Teresa Savaikie, and Adele Macpherson. Councilmember Gibbs commented on the loss of local control; spoke of and congratulated the local athletes who competed in the 2020. Tokyo Olympics, and spoke of the many athletes from Santa Clarita, including Allyson Felix the most decorated United States track and field athlete; congratulated City Manager Ken Striplin for being recognized with the 2021 Award, for Career Excellence in memory of Mark E. Keene by -the International City/County Management Association; and congratulated Dave and Cindy- Reeves. for their 25th wedding anniversary. Mayor Miranda announced the public skating offerings at The Cube; and wished to adjourn the meeting in memory of Dora Zavala. CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marsha McLean; Councilmember SECONDER: Lauren 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 July 13, 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 July 13, 2021, Regular Meeting. ITEM 3 CHECK REGISTERS NOS. 14 AND 15 Check Register No. 14 for the Period 06/04/21 through 06/17/21 and 06/24/21. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 06/07/21 through 06/18/21. Check Register.No.15 for -the Period 06/18/21 through 07/01/21 and 07/08/21. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 06/21/21 through 07/02/21. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 14 and in.Check Register No. 15. Page 3 ITEM 4 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIALS AUTHORIZED TO FILE APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RELATING TO DISASTERS The resolution authorizes City Council to designate approved agents every three years to execute and file applications to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) as required by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. , RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and designees as approved agents and authorize staff to provide the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services with a certified copy of the resolution. Adopted Resolution No. 21-52 ITEM 5 SHANGRI-LA SLOPE RESTORATION, PROJECT M3039 - APPROVE. SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT This action will provide for the restoration of a surficial slope. failure on. a City -maintained slope that occurred in mid -October 2020, due to broken irrigation lines. This _project will restore and hydroseed the slope in order to stabilize the hillside. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the specifications for Shangri-La Slope Restoration, Project M3039. 2. Award a construction contract for Shangri-La Slope Restoration, Project M3039, to Foster Construction in the amount. of $99,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $11,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $110,000. 3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $155,100from, the Landscape Maintenance District Fund (Fund 357) to expenditure account M3039357-516101.. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 6 THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) HEARING Consideration of a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act resolution approving the proposed . financing for the benefit of California Institute of the Arts through the issuance of bonds by the California Public Finance Authority. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt.a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt obligations by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an aggregate amount not to exceed $40 million: 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. No requests to speak were received. Mayor Miranda closed the public comments. Adopted Resolution No. 21-53 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lauren Weste; Mayor Pro Tern SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Councilmember AYES: Miranda, Weste,- Gibbs,'McLean, Smyth NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7 UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY . SERVICES COMMISSION City Council consider an appointment to fill one unscheduled vacancy on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor. Miranda submit.a nomination and City Council. approve.appointment to fill one unexpired term of office on the Parks, Recreation, and. Community Services Commission: Mayor Miranda nominated Don Cruikshank to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission. Page 5 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Miranda, Mayor SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth ITEM 8 DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE 2021 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for September 22-24, 2021, in Sacramento. In order to vote at the General Assembly Meeting, the City Council is asked to designate a voting delegate. The City Council may also appoint up to two alternate voting delegates. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council appoint Councilwoman Marsha McLean as the City of Santa Clarita's voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates to the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference. Council waived the staff report. Councilmember Smyth nominated Councilmember McLean as the voting delegate. .RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Lauren Weste, Mayor Pro Tem. AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth ITEM 9 DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Designate a voting City delegate. and alternates to the California Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council appoint a voting delegate, and designate the City Manager, Clerk and Contract Services Manager, and Purchasing and Risk Administrator as the alternate voting delegates to the California Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors. Council waived the staff report. Councilmember Smyth nominated Councilmember Gibbs as the voting delegate,: and upon . further information from the City Manager, amended his motion to include the City- Manager, Clerk and Contract Services Manager,. and Risk and Purchasing Administrator as alternate. voting delegates. 7 7- Page 6 7 7 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II No additional requests to .speak were received. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in.memory of Deanne Levison Crim; Mary Jane Hendry, Adele Macpherson, Teresa Savaikie, and Dora Zavala at 7:25 .p.m. ATTEST: CITY. CLERK Page 7