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—Minutes—
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Mayor Miranda delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Miranda called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of
Library Trustees at 6:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Miranda 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 Gibbs, second by Smyth, to approve the agenda, pulling items 4 and 7 for
Councilmember and public comment.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS ....
Councilmember Gibbs announced that this year's Rubber Ducky Festival, benefiting the Samuel
Dixon Family Health Centers, will be held at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on October 2 and
that the City proclaims that day as Rubber Ducky Day in Santa Clarita. Mayor Miranda invited
representatives from the foundation to the dais to receive the proclamation.
Councilmember Gibbs spoke of the Carousel Ranch's program which provides equestrian
therapy and vocational training programs for children and adults with disabilities and invited the
founders to the dais to receive the recognition for their 25th anniversary.
Mayor Miranda discussed the history of the Sister Cities International Annual Young Authors
and Artists Showcase and congratulated two local students whose entries won: Brandon Cho,
author of the second-place winning poem, The Light of Hope, and Julios De Jesus, composer of
the third-place winning original music entry, Juven_We are the One. Mayor Miranda invited the
winners to the dais to receive their recognitions.
Councilmember McLean discussed the lack of voting rights prior to the passage of the 15th and
19th amendments in Congress and the Voting Rights Act passed by President Lyndon Johnson in
1965; and stated the City recognizes September 28, 2021, as Voter Registration Day in Santa
Clarita.
Councilmember Smyth announced that the City proclaims October as National Arts and
Humanities Month, and residents can celebrate by participating in the City's ARTober programs. "'"
Mayor Miranda commented on contributions of German-Americans around the United States
and that the City proclaims October 2021 as German-American Heritage Month in Santa Clarita.
Mayor Miranda invited Steve Petzold and Heidi Esslinger to the dais to receive the proclamation.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Brandon Stuart regarding lack of safe pedestrian passage on
Market Street in Newhall; Alan Ferdman, representing the Canyon Country Advisory
Committee, regarding the goals of the Human Relations Roundtable and City land usage; Elaine
Ballace regarding vaccine mandates and diversity in the Santa Clarita Film Festival; Steve
Petzold regarding agendizing items; Bob Hoff regarding the disc golf course design and
relocation associated with the Central Park buildout project; and Christopher Negron regarding
technological literacy as it relates to bus routes.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin stated that he would direct staff to reach out to Mr. Stuart; spoke
about the City's involvement with the Human Relations Roundtable; addressed the process in
which items are added to the agenda. Regarding Disc Golf, Mr. Striplin stated that staff has
reached out to the Community Group of Disc Golfers and received feedback regarding the park
construction; addressed the comments made regarding the bus routes.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste commented that Market Street in Newhall has been difficult to traverse
for pedestrians and would like to see it connected to the trails.
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Councilmember Gibbs sought clarification about the differences between the City's municipal
code and SB9 requirements with regards to parking, infrastructure, and roadways; and Adrian
Aguilar, Transportation Manager, stated that City buses are tracked with GPS units that push
information to apps such as "Moovit," that tells users of nearest bus stops and routes.
Councilmember McLean thanked Mr. Negron for coming to speak to the Council and spoke of
the importance of civic engagement.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean gave an update on the I-5 road construction, stated that users of the
freeway will be given advanced notice of road closures, and indicated she would like that
information included on the City's website; stated that she recently spoke to high school students
and reminded them about the importance to educate themselves on candidates and ballot
measures so they can make informed voting decisions; commented on the conditions of Market
Street in Newhall; spoke about a pop-up exhibition for residents to give ideas about the Old
Town Newhall New Specific Plan Update; and expressed her desire to invite Heidi Heinrich,
who the City appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector
Control, to a future City Council meeting so she can report on her role.
Councilmember Smyth informed everyone that the City's marathon would be returning, along
with several other running events and the Mayor's walk on February 12, 2022; and announced
that the Evening of Remembrance to honor the young lives that have been lost as a result of
traffic incidents would be held on September 29.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste announced that a free screening of Disney/Pixar film "Coco" would be
shown at Newhall Park on October 15 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month; and requested
adjournment in memory of Ethel Nakutin.
Councilmember Gibbs made no comments in the interest of time.
Mayor Miranda reminded everyone of the importance of driving safely; and pointed out that the
NAACP would be putting on an event at the Laemmle Theatre on October 10 debuting the film
"Scrum," which focuses on diversity in sports.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tem
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 September 14, 2021,
Regular Meeting.
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ITEM 2
CHECK REGISTER NOS. 18 AND 19
Check Register No.18 for the Period 07/30/21 through 08/12/21 and 08/19/21. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 08/02/21 through 08/13/21. Check Register No.19 for the Period
08/13/21 through 08/26/21 and 09/02/21. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 08/16/21
through 08/27/21.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 18
and in Check Register No. 19.
ITEM 3
REGIONAL BMP INFILTRATION FACILITY AND PILOT RESIDENTIAL LID, PROJECT
R3008 -APPROVE DESIGN CONTRACT AMENDMENT
This item will approve an increase to the design contract for the Enhanced Watershed
Management Program for the Measure W Feasibility Report at Via Princessa Park required for
the Measure W grant application.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for design
services for the Enhanced Watershed Management Program Regional Storm Water Best
Management Practices Preliminary Design Investigation, Design, and Green Street Low
Impact Development Decision Tool with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc., in the
amount of$263,875 and authorize a contingency in the amount $26,000, for a total amount
not to exceed $289,875.
2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of$300,000 from the Measure W Safe Clean
Water Fund(Fund 271)to expenditure account R3008271-516101.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 4
CENTRAL PARK BUILDOUT, PROJECT P4019 - APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This action will award the construction contract for the expansion of the southwestern portion of
Central Park. The project will construct four full-sized multipurpose fields by adding two new
fields and converting an open turf area into two more full-sized multipurpose fields. It will also
include the installation of sport field lighting, landscaping and irrigation, various site furnishings,
a restroom building, upgrades to the adjacent dog park, and additional parking.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for Central Park Buildout, Project P4019.
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2. Award a construction contract to Spectrum Construction Group, Inc., in the amount of
$9,770,716, for the base bid and additive alternate items, and authorize a contingency in the
amount of$977,072, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,747,788.
3. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for civil
engineering, surveying services, and construction support with Psomas in the amount of
$167,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of$16,700, for a total additional
contract amount not to exceed $183,700.
4. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of$11,869,101 from the American Rescue Plan
Act COVID-19 Response Fund (Fund 228)to expenditure account P4019228-516101 and
decrease project funding from the following accounts:
• $9,536,000 from expenditure account P4019723-516101, Facilities Fund (Fund 723);
• $913,826 from expenditure account P4019367-516101, Areawide Fund (Fund 367);
and
• $3,754 from expenditure account P4019601-516101, General Fund - Capital (Fund
601).
5. Appropriate $100,000 to Central Park Buildout Art account A4001602-516101; increase
Facilities Fund transfers out account 7239500-710602 and transfers in account 602-600723
by $100,000.
6. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold.
Councilmember Smyth commented that he was excited about fields and amenities.
ITEM 5
SIERRA HIGHWAY SIDEWALKS, PROJECT T3025 - APPROVE THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
This project will provide the construction of new curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements along
the easterly side of Sierra Highway between Scherzinger Way and Skyline Ranch Road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for Sierra Highway Sidewalks, Project T3025.
2. Award the construction contract to FS Contractors, Inc., for Sierra Highway Sidewalks,
Project T3025 in the amount of$385,534 and authorize a contingency in the amount of
$77,107, for a total contract amount not to exceed $462,641.
3. Extend the current contract and authorize an increased expenditure authority for civil
engineering construction support for Sierra Highway Sidewalks, Project T3025 with
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Encompass Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of$7,210 and authorize a contingency in
the amount of$1,082, for a total additional contract amount of$8,292.
4. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of$9,311 from the Streetlight Ad Valorem Fund
(Fund 354)to expenditure account T3025354-516101.
5. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 6
AMEND EXISTING CONTRACT WITH SOLID WASTE CONSULTANT
Amend the contract with R3 Consulting Group to continue work on SB 1383 compliance and to
prepare, negotiate, and implement a Request for Proposal process for upcoming Franchise
Agreement(s)with waste haulers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Authorize a contract increase in the amount of$90,371 from $94,990 to $185,361, and
authorize a contingency in the amount of$19,048 to the contract with R3 Consulting Group,
for a total amount not to exceed $204,409.
2. Appropriate $204,409 from General Fund, Fund 100, Fund Balance to Solid Waste
Expenditure Account 1007201-516101.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
ITEM 7
APPROVAL OF TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT FUNDING FOR A SKILLED NURSING
FACILITY
This item considers the allocation of funding contributed to the City,pursuant to Development
Agreement 06-001, for the feasibility, siting, and construction of a Transitional Care Unit facility
or other senior health care facility within the Santa Clarita Valley.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the remittance of transitional care unit funding, obtained by the City of Santa
Clarita though Development Agreement 06-001 (Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Master Plan
Project), to Stone Creek Corporation for the construction of a 51,000 square-foot Residential
Healthcare Facility(skilled nursing facility), contingent upon confirmation of a Certificate of
Occupancy and a State of California license to operate.
2. Appropriate $275,000 from the Developer Fee Fund 306 to Development Agreement
Expenditure Account 3063112-516101.
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3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
Hunt Braly, representing Stone Creek, made himself available for Councilmember questions.
Councilmember McLean asked Mr. Braly how the $250,000 paid by the City toward the
transitional care unit would benefit the community as a whole. Mr. Braly confirmed that the
funds go toward helping cover the overall costs of the facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Weste stated that there was a desperate need for transitional care unit beds and
that her concern is that the facility is state of the art.
Councilmember McLean expressed that she would prefer to see the funds go toward senior
health care programs.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 8
THIRD SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020-21 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
This item is for the approval of a third substantial amendment to the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan
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for items funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council conduct a public hearing and approve a third Substantial Amendment and funding
recommendations to the 2020-21 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block
Grant to include appropriations of the 2020-21 CDBG Entitlement Program savings for
$396,485.55 to P4023203-516101 and the 2020-21 CDBG-CV Program savings for$461,821.49
to 2033315-516101.
Mayor Miranda opened the Public Hearing.
Deputy City Clerk Amanda Santos announced that all notices required by law have been
provided.
Community Preservation Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff report.
No requests to speak were received.
Mayor Miranda closed the public comments.
Councilmember Smyth commended staff for adding another inclusionary project to the City.
MENEM
Councilmember McLean stated her interest in making use of the expanded park facility once it
has been completed.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laurene Weste, Mayor Pro Tern
AYES: Miranda, Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Smyth
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
No requests to speak were received.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Ethel Nakutin at 7:45 p.m.
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