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Home My WebLink About2021-11-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - REG MIN APPROVALO 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, October 26, 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 and Board of Library Trustees at 6:09 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 Smyth, second by Gibbs, to approve the agenda, pulling item 8 for Councilmember comment, an amendment to the October 12, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes, and pulling items 6, 7, 8 and 9 for public comment. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA Packet Pg. 8 O AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Mayor Miranda congratulated the Valley Industry Association (VIA) on reaching its 40th anniversary and invited VIA CEO Kathy Norris and VIA members and to the dais to receive the certificate. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Miranda introduced Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees President Heidi Heinrich and invited her to make a presentation. Ms. Heinrich provided Council with an overview of the district and impacts of mosquitoes to the community. Ms. Heinrich answered questions from Council regarding the increase in mosquitoes, inspections, and remedies for still -water pools. Council thanked Ms. Heinrich for her presentation and work on the board and requested that the presentation information be made available on the City's website. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council were Jennifer Avancena, Cheryl Corriveau, Valerie Bradford, and Rosine Taylor -White, representing NAACP Santa Clarita, regarding redistricting; Mark Straight regarding COVID-19 mandates; Diane Trautman, representing Santa Clarita Independent Districting Committee, regarding Council districts; Elaine Ballace regarding skating at The Cube and COVID-19 mandates; Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding district -based elections; Santa Rivera, regarding COVID-19 mandates; and Christopher Negron, regarding community service events. One written comment was received regarding districts. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin addressed comments made on public health mandates and the City's volunteer program. Mayor Pro Tern Weste requested that the City Manager clarify the City's jurisdiction, and Mr. Striplin responded that residents in Stevenson Ranch are represented by Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger and will have staff give Ms. Taylor -White her contact information. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Gibbs commented on attending the Valencia High School Pride of the Vikings field show with marching bands and color guards performing and thanked Kelvin Flores and Terry Mitchell Collier for their work on the show; and spoke of Santa Clarita Public Library's debut of Trail Tales at Duane Harte Park on October 21. Mayor Pro Tern Weste announced that Congressman Garcia is continuing to work on the Rim of the Valley legislation, which would preserve 182,000 acres to support water, air quality, and public health; and announced the annual Light Up Main Street event, featuring live music and snow play, will take place on November 20 at 6:30 p.m. CD Page 2 Packet Pg. 9 O Councilmember McLean commented on her involvement with the Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness, discussing homeless issues throughout the state, Measure H funding and disbursements, and her inquiry about the amount of money spent on mental health services; thanked the FIL-AM of Santa Clarita for their support and community service and commented on attending a FIL-AM event at the Newhall Community Center; and commented that the City has great venues in Santa Clarita including the Newhall Parking Structure where she attended the Zonta Luna Fest. Councilmember McLean spoke of the importance of citizen engagement regarding state and county redistricting and Camps Scott and Scudder and requested the preferred district map and information on the camps be provided on the City's website and social media sites. Councilmember McLean also announced the Native American Heritage Month at The Main will take place on November 4 during the free "10 by 10" Variety Night and Art Reception. Councilmember Smyth made no comments. Mayor Miranda announced that there are still tickets available for the November 4 State of the City event to be held at the new Canyon Country Community Center. 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 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the October 12, 2021, Regular Meeting. ITEM 2 CHECK REGISTER NO. 22 Check Register No. 22 for the Period 09/24/21 through 10/07/21 and 10/14/21; and Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 09/27/21 through 10/08/21. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 22. ITEM 3 AWARD OF RECREATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUPPORT CONTRACT Award a three-year contract, with two consecutive optional one-year renewals, to CivicPlus, LLC, for software and upgrades, user licenses, and maintenance associated with the City's current recreation management system. Page 3 Packet Pg. 10 O RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a three-year contract, with two optional one-year renewals at the City's discretion, to CivicPlus, LLC (CivicPlus), for the continued use of CivicPlus' Recreation Management system (CivicRec), for a total amount not to exceed $179,069. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Authorize the City Manager to execute up to two annual renewal options subject to satisfactory performance and budget authorization. ITEM 4 AWARD OF RESIDENT SERVICE CENTER CONTRACT Award a one-year contract, with two consecutive optional one-year renewals, to GoGov, Inc., for software and upgrades, user licenses, and maintenance associated with the City's current citizen relationship management system. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a one-year contract, with two optional one-year renewals at the City's discretion, to GoGov, Inc. (GoGov), for the continued use of GoGov's Citizen Relationship Management application (Resident Service Center), for a total amount not to exceed $125,218. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Authorize the City Manager to execute up to two annual renewal options subject to satisfactory performance and budget authorization. ITEM 5 APPROVE PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE 1600 COMMERCIAL SERIES MOWER Approve the purchase of a John Deere 1600 Commercial Series Mower using Sourcewell contract 9031121-DAC. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: Approve the "piggyback" purchase of a John Deere 1600 Commercial Series mower using Sourcewell contract #031121-DAC in an amount not to exceed $68,924. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. to Page 4 Packet Pg. 11 O ITEM 6 APPROVE PURCHASE OF A FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY TRUCK WITH UTILITY BED Approve the purchase of a Ford F-250 super duty truck with a utility bed, using Sourcewell contract 9120716-NAF. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the "piggyback" purchase of a 2022 Ford F-250 super duty truck, using Sourcewell contract 9120716-NAF in an amount not to exceed $55,897. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold. ITEM 7 APPROVE PURCHASE OF A FORD F-350 TRUCK WITH A FLATBED AND POWER WASHER Approve the purchase of a Ford F-350 truck with a flat bed and power washer, using Sourcewell contract 9120716-NAF. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the "piggyback" purchase of a 2022 Ford F-350 super duty truck, using Sourcewell contract # 120716-NAF in an amount not to exceed $72,151. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold. ITEM 8 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ARTS MASTER PLAN UPDATE An update to the City of Santa Clarita Arts Plan that was adopted by the City Council in 2016 RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the City of Santa Clarita Arts Master Plan Update. Addressing the Council was TimBen Boydston. Mayor Miranda commented on his support of including a new cultural center, embracing diversity and multi -culturali sm, in the Arts Master Plan. Page 5 Packet Pg. 12 O ITEM 9 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STATE ADMINISTRATION OF EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE 2 Adopt a resolution authorizing the State of California to administer Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funding on the City's behalf. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the State of California to administer Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funding on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman. Adopted Resolution No. 21-57 ITEM 10 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS AND ADMINISTER ANY AND ALL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure A Funded Projects and Programs requires City Council approval and authorization for staff to apply and administer any and all grants using Measure A funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing City Manager or designee to file applications and administer any and all Measure A funded projects. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Adopted Resolution No. 21-58 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold regarding the district -based elections, Native American Heritage Month, and the disc golf course; and Dianne Zimmerman regarding mask mandates, the Veterans Memorial Plaza, and thanking Councilmember Gibbs. Page 6 Packet Pg. 13 O STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin addressed Mr. Petzold's comments regarding disc golf; and commented that the City Council worked diligently to create the Veterans Memorial Plaza and celebrates Veterans Day each year at the park. Mayor Pro Tern Weste reminded the speakers and audience that the City does not have jurisdiction over mask mandates. Councilmember McLean addressed Ms. Zimmerman's comments and stated that Council is always willing to listen and represents all residents of Santa Clarita. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Miranda adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:25 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 7 Packet Pg. 14