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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
INVOCATION
-Minutes-
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
Councilmember McLean delivered the invocation and recognized local Cub Scout Pack 494 for
placing more than 400 flags throughout Santa Clarita, as well as local teens Brandon Park,
Jagger Nelson, Andy Chaidez, Reid Twitchell, Brody Twitchell, Brian Gonzalez, and Brandon
Han who created a concrete base to replace the flag taken from atop a peak in Stevenson Ranch.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Miranda called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of
Library Trustees at 6:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Cub Scout Pack 494 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 Smyth, to approve the agenda, pulling item 9 for
Councilmember comment and items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 14 for public comments.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
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RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Councilmember McLean recognized Adele Macpherson, who works with non -profits and
community services in Santa Clarita, presented Ms. Macpherson with a key to the City, and
invited her Zonta sisters to join them at the dais for a photo.
Mayor Miranda announced that the City's Public Works Department received the American
Public Works Association, Southern California Chapter's, Project of the Year recognition as well
as the High Desert Branch's Innovative Design award for their work on the inclusive play area at
Canyon Country Park. The Mayor invited members of the Public Works department to the dais
to receive the recognition and for a photo.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council regarding a flag at the 4th of July car parade were Carole Lutness, Alan
Ferdman, Valerie Bradford representing NAACP Santa Clarita, Barbara White, Sharlene Duzick,
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Denise Lite, and Ron Jones; Elaine Ballace regarding the first annual Santa Clarita International
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Film Festival; Lynne Plambeck, representing Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the
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Environment, regarding hybrid public meetings; and Steve Petzold regarding hybrid public
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meetings and the Human Relations Roundtable.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin made no comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Gibbs clarified his participation in, and response to, the 4th of July car parade;
explained his position on the triple threat flag and not allowing outliers to define an event
designed to celebrate the country; and thanked those who spoke tonight regarding the situation.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste discussed Castaic Lake Animal Shelter and the pet adoption process;
spoke of the Bouquet Canyon Creek protected area that has endangered species and the Bouquet
dam; commented on past dam failures and the danger to Camps Scott and Scudder; and
encouraged the review of all hazards.
Councilmember Smyth commented on looking forward to the parade committee reactivating the
annual Santa Clarita parade; commented that the triple threat flag is offensive to him, but the
offense was caused by the individual, not elected officials.
Councilmember McLean thanked Councilmember Gibbs for his discussion of the 4th of July
matter; commented on her testimony at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors board
meeting where she stated that the City supports youth rehabilitation efforts, however, Camps
Scudder and Scott are not appropriate for violent offenders ages 18 to 25 years old, and invited
all to call in for the next board meeting; requested staff look into hybrid meetings; and
announced that the next free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Round -Up Event will be
held on July 31 at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station parking lot.
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Councilmember Gibbs announced that the Legends FC Santa Clarita Valley Girls soccer team
will be in Sarasota, Florida, to compete in the national championships; and congratulated 15-
year-old Kylie Munson for recently graduating from University of California, Irvine, with a
bachelor of science degree in biological sciences and continuing her education by studying for
the MCAT to apply for medical schools.
Mayor Miranda spoke of the passing of Dora Zavala and requested to adjourn the next regular
meeting in her memory; commented on the opening of the Mark Gates trail and Mr. Gates'
impact to the community; announced an upcoming Santa Clarita Soundtraac family music
festival on August 7 and 8 at Central Park; spoke of attending the July 3 Concerts in the Park
where there were 7,000 people in attendance; spoke of condemning any acts of racism or abuse;
and commented that he will not apologize for the Human Relations Roundtable.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern
SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, 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 22, 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 22, 2021, Regular
Meeting.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 13
Check Register No. 13 for the Period 05/21/21 through 06/03/21 and 06/10/21. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 05/24/21 through 06/04/21.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 13.
ITEM 4
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 12
Authored by Senator Mike McGuire (D-2-North Coast), Senate Bill 12 preempts certain local
land use authority within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council oppose Senate Bill 12 (McGuire) and transmit position statements to Senator
McGuire, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees,
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Governor Newsom, League of California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.
Addressing the Council on this item was Elaine Ballace.
Councilmember Smyth explained the legislative process, the Legislative Committee, and
subsequent actions. City Manager Ken Striplin stated that due to the large agenda ahead,
Legislative Analyst Masis Hagobian can go over each legislative item with Ms. Ballace.
ITEM 5
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 262
Authored by Senator Bob Hertzberg (D-18-Van Nuys), Senate Bill 262 waives monetary bail for
all misdemeanors and specific felonies, as outlined in the legislation.
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City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Senate
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Bill 262 (Hertzberg) and transmit position statements to Senator Hertzberg, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of
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California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.
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Addressing the Council on this item was Elaine Ballace.
Councilmember Smyth commented that the bill has not been passed yet.
ITEM 6
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 619
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Authored by Senator John Laird (D-17-Santa Cruz), Senate Bill 619 delays the ability for the
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California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to impose a penalty
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on a local government, related to recently adopted organic waste regulations, until January 1,
2023.
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City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Senate
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Bill 619 (Laird) and transmit position statements to Senator Laird, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of
California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.
Addressing the Council on this item was Elaine Ballace.
Councilmember Smyth commented that the bill would delay CalRecycle's ability to levy fines
against cities.
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ITEM 7
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 679
Authored by Senator Sydney Kamlager (D-30-Los Angeles), Senate Bill 679 establishes a 19-
member governing board and authorizes the governing board to, among other things, raise and
allocate new revenue through a special tax, subject to voter approval, including a parcel tax,
business license tax, or documentary transfer tax to fund affordable housing projects and
initiatives.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Senate
Bill 679 (Kamlager) and transmit position statements to Senator Kamlager, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of
California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.
Addressing the Council on this item was Elaine Ballace.
Councilmember Smyth responded on the Legislative Committee's concerns of SB 679.
ITEM 8
STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE BILL 778
Authored by Senator Josh Becker (D-13-San Mateo), Senate Bill 778 requires local governments
to ministerially approve, within 60 days, the conversion of any commercial space, industrial
space, retail space, or other vacant space within an existing mixed -use structure or multi -family
residential structure to an accessory dwelling unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Senate
Bill 778 (Becker) and transmit position statements to Senator Becker, Santa Clarita's state
legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of
California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations.
Addressing the Council on this item was Elaine Ballace.
One written comment was received in support of the recommended action.
ITEM 9
FEDERAL LEGISLATION: S. 1769
Authored by U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), S. 1769, also known as the Rim of the
Valley Corridor Preservation Act, proposes to expand the Santa Monica Mountains National
Recreation Area (SMIVVNRA) to include the proposed Rim of the Valley Unit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support S. 1769
(Feinstein) and transmit position statements to Senator Dianne Feinstein, Santa Clarita's federal
legislative delegation, members of applicable congressional committees, other Members of
Congress, administration officials, and interested organizations, as appropriate.
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Mayor Pro Tern Weste thanked Congressman Schiff, Congressman Garcia, and United States
Senator Feinstein for their work on the Rim of the Valley legislation that will benefit all in the
community; and remarked that the process to pass this legislation began 25 years ago.
One written comment was received in opposition to the recommended action.
ITEM 10
LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND CALIFORNIA REDISTRICTING COMMISSIONS
Following the release of the Federal Decennial Census data, independent state and Los Angeles
County Redistricting commissions must redraw the boundaries of the Congressional, State
Senate, State Assembly, State Board of Equalization, and Los Angeles County Supervisorial
Districts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the recommendation of the City Council Legislative Committee to submit
the following recommendations to the California Citizens Redistricting Commission and Los
Angeles County Citizens Redistricting Commission:
A. City of Santa Clarita be placed within only one Congressional, State Senate, State
Assembly, County Supervisorial District, and Board of Equalization district and not
divided among two or more districts.
B. Santa Clarita Valley be placed within only one Congressional, State Senate, State
Assembly, County Supervisorial District, and Board of Equalization district and not
divided among two or more districts.
C. City of Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita Valley be placed within compact districts, which
should include other communities of north Los Angeles County, including the Antelope
Valley, and northwest communities of the San Fernando Valley.
Addressing the Council on this item was Elaine Ballace.
Councilmember Smyth responded regarding the dilution of influence with multiple
representatives. Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented that the Rim of the Valley legislation would
not have been accomplished without solidification; Councilmember McLean commented on split
districts and the representation of the City.
ITEM 11
APPROPRIATE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) GRANT
FUNDS AND AMEND THE MV TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT
Appropriate Low Carbon Transit Operations Program grant funds and amend the MV
Transportation contract to include the operation of the City's expanded Go Santa Clarita! on -
demand service.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
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Appropriate $326,853 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program grant funds to local bus
services expenditure account number 12400-5161.016 for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
2. Amend the contract between the City of Santa Clarita and MV Transportation to increase the
not -to -exceed contract amount by $429,202 for the provision of on -demand micro transit
service, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute amendments to the
agreement, subject to City Attorney Approval.
ITEM 12
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT ANNEXATION 2021-1 RESOLUTION OF
INTENT
Approve an Engineer's Report commencing ballot proceedings for the purpose of annexing
specific parcels throughout the City, including the Bouquet Canyon Development Project, into
Streetlight Maintenance District, Zone B, and; schedule a Public Hearing for September 14,
2021.
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1. Adopt a resolution to approve the Engineer's Report declaring its intention to annex parcels
into the Santa Clarita Streetlight Maintenance District, Zone B.
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2. Set a public hearing for September 14, 2021, at a time and place to hear comments on this
proposed action, and close the time period to receive ballots.
Addressing the Council on this item was Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country
Advisory Committee.
At the request of the Mayor, City Manager Ken Striplin confirmed that Zone A is not being
annexed into Zone B.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-47
ITEM 13
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA
GRANT PROGRAM
The City of Santa Clarita is eligible to receive $177,952 in one-time funding through the
Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Program, for local park rehabilitation, creation, and/or
improvement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt a resolution allowing the City Manager or designee to submit an
application(s) for the Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Program.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-48
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ITEM 14
APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP, ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS OF DEDICATION,
REJECTION OF IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION AND ABANDONMENT OF
EASEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 60922-03 (SKYLINE RANCH)
Pursuant to Section 66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act, approve final tract map, accept and
reject offers of dedication, and abandon existing easements for Tract No. 60922-03. This map is
for subdivision purposes and is located in Skyline Ranch southeast of Stratus Street.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-03
2. Accept the following on behalf of the public: (1) the offer of dedication and grant of
easements for public use and road purposes; (2) the right to restrict or prohibit direct
vehicular ingress and egress to Stratus Street; (3) the easements for covered storm drain
appurtenant structures and ingress and egress purposes; (4) the easements for sanitary sewer 0
and sanitary sewer ingress and egress purposes; (5) all sanitary sewers and appurtenant a
structures; (6) the easement for sight distance purposes; and (7) the right to restrict or U
prohibit any and all allowable uses within areas designated as open space.
3. Reject the irrevocable offer of dedication and grant in fee simple all of Lots 106 and 107 for
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4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to rescind the rejection and accept the offer of
dedication and grant in fee simple all of Lots 106 and 107 when construction improvements
are completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
5. Abandon the existing airspace easements for visibility purposes as shown on recorded Tract
No. 60922-01.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to rescind the rejection and accept the offers of
dedication and grant in fee simple all of Lots 295, 296, 297, 298, and 299 shown on Tract
No. 60922-02 and all of Lot 261 shown on Tract No. 60922-04 when construction
improvements are completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
7. Make findings as follows: this project is consistent with the provisions of Sections 66474 and
66474.1 of the Subdivision Map Act and should be approved.
8. Instruct the Director of Administrative Services to endorse the Special Assessment Statement
on the face of the Final Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-03, which indicates all special
assessments levied by the City of Santa Clarita are paid.
9. Instruct the City Clerk to endorse the City Clerk's Statement on the face of the Final Tract
Map for Tract No. 60922-03, which embodies the approval of said map, the acceptance of the
dedications shown thereon, the rejection of the irrevocable offer of dedication shown thereon,
and the abandonment of the easements described thereon.
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10. Instruct the City Surveyor to endorse the City Surveyor's Statement on the face of the Final
Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-03, which provides for verification that the map is technically
correct.
11. Instruct the City Engineer to endorse the City Engineer's Statement on the face of the Final
Tract Map for Tract No. 60922-03, which provides for verification of substantial
conformance with the Tentative Tract Map and all provisions of local ordinances and state
laws applicable at the time of approval.
ITEM 15
MCBEAN PARKWAY/ NEWHALL RANCH ROAD BRIDGES ENVIRONMENTAL
MITIGATION, PROJECT R1005 - AWARD TREE MITIGATION MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT
Award a four-year maintenance contract to monitor tree growth performance and health, control
non-native plants, and complete annual reporting to the regulatory agencies as required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Award a maintenance contract to HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc., for the McBean
Parkway/Newhall Ranch Road Bridges Environmental Mitigation, Project R1005 in the
amount of $169,913 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $16,991, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $186,904.
2. Authorize the continuation of $1,161,987 previously appropriated to the McBean
Parkway/Newhall Ranch Road Bridges Environmental Mitigation, Project R1005 from Fiscal
Year 2020-21 to Fiscal Year 2021-22 in the expenditure accounts as follows: $695,875 from
the Miscellaneous Federal Grant Fund (Fund 229) to expenditure account R1005229-
5161.001, $448,000 from the Valencia Bridge & Thoroughfare Fund (Fund 303) to
expenditure account R1005303-5161.001, and $18,112 from the General Fund - Capital (Fund
601) to expenditure account R1005601-5161.001.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 16
WEST CREEK PARK INCLUSIVE PLAY AREA, PROJECT P4023 - AWARD DESIGN -
BUILD CONTRACT
This project will design and construct the City's second inclusive play area at West Creek Park,
offering inclusive play elements and design principles for people of all ages and abilities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a design -build contract to Landscape Structures, Inc., to design and build an inclusive
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play area at West Creek Park in the amount of $950,000 and authorize a contingency in the
amount of $50,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
2. Authorize the continuation of $1,023,789 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds (Fund 203) previously appropriated to the West Creek Park Inclusive Play Area, Project
P4023 expenditure account P4023203-5161.001 from Fiscal Year 2020-21 to Fiscal Year
2021-22.
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 17
LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN, PROJECT C0063 - APPROVE CONTRACT
AMENDMENT
This item amends the existing contract to authorize an expenditure authority increase to expand
the scope of work related to the Local Roadway Safety Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Amend the existing contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to increase the scope of
the Local Roadway Safety Plan, Project C0063 and authorize an expenditure authority
increase in the amount of $49,783, for a total contract amount not to exceed $129,476.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 18
APPROVE THE USE OF A "PIGGYBACK" CONTRACT FOR FLEET FUELING CARD
SERVICE
The Voyager Fleet Card Program provides fleet fueling services for City of Santa Clarita fleet
vehicles. Approval of a "piggyback" contract will renew the City's contract with U.S. Bank
Corporate Payment Systems.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
Approve the use of a "piggyback" contract with U.S. Bank Corporate Payment Systems
using Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract 9080620-USB in an amount not to exceed
$422,000; and authorize a contingency of $42,200, for a total amount not to exceed $464,200
annually.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional one-year renewal
options, not to exceed the combined annual base contract and contingency amount of
$464,200 annually, plus any adjustments consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price
Index.
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3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents,
modify the agreement in the event impossibility of performance arises, and execute all
documents subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 19
ESTABLISH A NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ZONE ON THE WEST AND EAST SIDE OF
PINE STREET AND A NO STOPPING ANY TIME ZONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF PINE
STREET
City staff propose a No Overnight Parking Zone on the west and east side of Pine Street, south of
Newhall Avenue and a No Stopping Any Time zone on the west side of Pine Street, south of
Newhall Avenue to improve circulation of vehicles through Pine Street.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to establish a 470-foot No Overnight Parking zone on the west side of
Pine Street, south of Newhall Avenue; a 3,405-foot No Overnight Parking zone on the east
side of Pine Street, south of Newhall Avenue; and a 2,885-foot No Stopping Any Time zone
on the west side of Pine Street, south of Newhall Avenue.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-49
ITEM 20
ADOPTION OF A POLICY REGARDING ENCROACHMENT INTO CITY -OWNED
PROPERTY
This policy will provide an avenue through which homeowners may correct certain, pre-existing
encroachment violations. The aim of the policy is to reduce the City's liability exposure and
provide homeowners with relief from violations that were created at no fault of their own.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the attached policy to take effect immediately, authorizing the City
Manager or his/her designee to execute the sale of City -owned property under limited
circumstances to address encroachment concerns.
ITEM 21
APPROVE CONTRACT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOS ANGELES REGION IMAGERY
ACQUISITION CONSORTIUM
Approve contract with Los Angeles County to participate in the sixth round of the Los Angeles
Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium for the purchase of high -quality aerial imagery and
elevation datasets.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
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Direct staff to execute a Participant Agreement with Los Angeles County and approve
contract for an amount not to exceed $79,042 for the purchase of high -quality aerial imagery
and elevation datasets.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 22
APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION OF 0.47 +/- ACRES IN NEWHALL,
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 2831-018-019, -020, -021, -022, -023 AND -024
Approval of the acquisition of .47 +/- acres in Newhall for the purpose of providing public
parking in the area, as well as potential future opportunities for public/private partnerships to
further enhance the economic vitality of Old Town Newhall.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of 0.47 +/- acres of real property contiguous to City -owned property in
Newhall, Assessor's Parcel Numbers 2831-018-019, -020, -021, -022, -023, and -024 at a
total cost of $2,320,000, which includes the property purchase price of $2,300,000 and
$20,000 for title, escrow, and due diligence costs.
2. Appropriate $2,320,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID-19 Response
Fund to Expenditure Account 19009-5201.004 (Land) and increase Revenue Account 228-
4621.001 in the same amount for the purchase of the property and due diligence costs.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to
acquire the property and to execute all documents needed for the purchase of this property,
subject to City Attorney approval.
ITEM 23
AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
RELATED TO WORKFORCE HOUSING
Approve a resolution authorizing the City of Santa Clarita to enter into a Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, or improvement of
projects related to Workforce Housing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Santa Clarita to enter into a Joint Exercise Powers
Agreement in order to form the California Municipal Finance Authority's Special Finance
Agency XI, for purposes of creating Workforce Housing.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents to effectuate the City's
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membership, subject to City Attorney approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-50
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 24
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF THE SAND CANYON RESORT
PROJECT
Public Hearing for the appeal of the Planning Commission denial of the Sand Canyon Resort
(Master Case 18-021) project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing;
2. Adopt a resolution affirming the Planning Commission denial of a request by Sand Canyon
Country Club for the construction and operation of the Sand Canyon Resort.
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
Associate Planner Hai Nguyen presented the staff report.
Applicant Steve Kim and Applicant Representatives John Musella, Richard Zapata, Walter
Kiczek, Daryl Zerfass, and Hunt Braly presented the applicant presentation.
Addressing the Council in support of the staff recommendation were Diane Wilson; Joshua
Christensen; Jerred Langford; Susie Kaufman; Michael Hogan; Dana Martin, representing the
Sand Canyon Home Owners Association; Alex Guerrero; David Hauser; Susan Carey; Dr. Jay
Zink; John Higby; Martin Fox; David Hong; Jeff Hacker representing Sand Canyon Home
Owners Assocation; Stacey Park; Nicholas Reyes; Sean Mann; Crispin Carrasco; Guy Moore;
Martha Michael; Ron Jones; Lynn Plambeck representing Santa Clarita Organization for
Planning and the Environment; Cindy Gold; Sandra Cattell representing Sierra Club; Laura
Duncan; and Cher Gilmore.
Addressing the Council in opposition of the staff recommendation were Tracey Carpentier,
representing Bridge to Home; Kim Kurwoski; Joe Rambolt; Desmond Cannon; Judy Keeler;
Peggy Stratton; Cindy Hathaway; Rafael Cano; Stuart Miller; Alex Kim; Lily Cano; Jean La
Corte; Alex Cortez; Robert Koontz; Jeffrey Forrest; Victor Monroe; Charles Boyce; Tupper
Russell; Ryan Machado; Maxine David; Stephen Rhee; Mohsen Djilani; and Dennis Sugasawara.
Addressing the Council in a neutral position was Tim Howie.
Three written comments were received in support and four written comments were received in
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opposition to the recommended action.
Applicant representative Hunt Braly presented the applicant rebuttal.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comments.
Councilmember Smyth commented on Mr. Kim's involvement with the community; commented
on issues raised by the speakers; and indicated that he was not ready to accept the appeal because
the project as proposed is not a good fit for that area.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented on the original agreement with Hunters Green to provide for
homes and open space. Mayor Pro Tem Weste discussed that the area cannot support a large
resort of the proposed size. She also commented that there are still issues with fire evacuation
with Oak Springs Canyon Road as an insufficient alternative road and that special standards set
in place allow the area to keep its lifestyle and the continued trust with the public.
Councilmember Gibbs commented on the special standards district and the original Hunters
Green agreement; discussed Council's authority to change zones and cautioned on potential zone
changes without Council approval; requested clarification from the City Attorney regarding
zoning changes, and Mr. Montes confirmed that the project is in a planned overlay zone, and the
applicant can apply for a change at any time, but it would require an approval process.
Councilmember Gibbs commented that Oak Springs Canyon Road is not a reliable alternative
route, and commented on Mr. Kim's dedication to this community. However, the size of the
project is too large for the area, and a revised project contiguous to the current golf course would
be more appropriate.
Councilmember McLean stated that a project of this size would need a second road for ingress
and egress; the proposed mitigation does not make up for the size of the project or lack of
ingress. Councilmember McLean inquired of Mr. Montes the implications of Council's denial of
the appeals, and Mr. Montes clarified that if Council approves the Planning Commission's denial
with prejudice, then the applicant could not return with a revised proposal for one year.
However, the Council could deny the appeal without prejudice and the applicant could return
sooner than a year with a similar project.
Mayor Miranda stated that change is coming, and stopping development is not realistic. Mayor
Miranda also commented that the project within the community is a good project and a benefit
for everybody.
Councilmember McLean inquired if Council should uphold the appeal with prejudice or without
prejudice if changes were made with an alternative road in and out, which would not impact
Sand Canyon, and the project were down -sized. Mr. Montes clarified that if Council denied the
appeal without prejudice, the applicant could start a new application immediately, and if Council
denied the project with prejudice, the applicant could return in one year. Councilmember
McLean made a motion to uphold appeal but without prejudice.
Councilmember Gibbs requested that the City Attorney clarify the impacts of Councilmember
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McLean's motion, and Mr. Montes responded that the applicant could submit a new application
at anytime.
Mayor Pro Tern Weste commented that the train trestle across the tracks could be not widened,
and a new bridge to cross the river would cost about 25 million dollars to build; commented that
Oak Springs Canyon Road is a private road, and resolving road issues is complex, but solving the
road problem is not the only issue.
Councilmember McLean responded that her prior comments included significantly down -sizing
the project to fit in the area, to include a second road in and out, and mitigate open space.
Councilmember Smyth commented that from a practical standpoint, it would probably be a year
before submitting another project and that it would be better to support the Planning
Commission's ruling to provide the applicant with time to consider Council's comments. Mayor
Pro Tern Weste agreed with Councilmember Smyth's comments. Councilmember McLean
withdrew her motion.
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Councilmember Smyth made a motion to deny the project with prejudice in concert with U
Planning Commission's recommendation.
Adopted Resolution No. 21-51
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No additional requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:56 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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