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6� City Council
NM-. Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency
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—Minutes—
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 1 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
INVOCATION
Councilmember Smyth delivered the invocation.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council, Board of Library
Trustees, and Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency at 6:22 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 McLean, to approve the agenda, pulling item 8 for
Councilmember comment and a separate vote, and items 2, 4, 5, and 8 for public
comments.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Addressing the Council was Corey Downs, regarding the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Unity
Walk.
Mayor Weste commented on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; announced that the City
proclaims January 17, 2022, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Santa Clarita; spoke of the
upcoming Unity Walk at Central Park; and presented the proclamation to Dr. Cherise Moore,
who accepted it on behalf of the Human Relations Roundtable.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the City Council were Virginia (no last name provided), regarding mask and vaccine
mandates; Alan Ferdman regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Missy (no last name
provided), regarding Workforce Housing; Nancy (no last name provided), Glenda (no last name
provided), and Cindy Josten regarding the California Voting Rights Act lawsuit; Steve Petzold
regarding the Human Relations Roundtable and Workforce Housing; Valerie Bradford and
Barbara White, representing NAACP Santa Clarita Valley, regarding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day Unity Walk and honoring civic leader Louis Brathwaite; and Lisa deSouza regarding the
inaugural Santa Clarita Film Festival.
STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean requested that the City Manager address Mr. Petzold's comments on
Workforce Housing, and Mr. Striplin responded that he will need to gather data to prepare a
report for the Council.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember McLean commented on attending the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) Transportation Policy Committee meeting on January 6 where they
discussed a draft report prepared for the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD)
regarding lessening impacts on air quality through congestion pricing options, and advised
residents to let their positions be known on this issue; spoke of attending the SCAG Regional
Council meeting which discussed the Community Planning Voter Initiative to offset S139,
returning local control to cities, and requested and received Council concurrence to bring this
item to the Legislative Committee to take a position; and commented that eight locally filmed
productions were nominated for the Golden Globes.
Councilmember Smyth commented on congestive pricing and its impacts on people who can
least afford the tax and wishes to monitor this legislation; commented that the state legislature
has returned and would like staff to monitor legislation regarding vaccine exceptions and to
support local school districts with their resolutions; and commented that this is the first year
where over 20 legislators are either retiring or not seeking reelection, which may impact how
they vote this year.
Councilmember Miranda commented on the success of the first International Film Festival and
offered his support for the next one; commented on representation of the Chinese community to
the Human Relations Roundtable; spoke of Louis Braithwaite and is open to naming something
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after him; commented on the inspirational movie, "King Richard," which was filmed locally; and
announced the City is hosting Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics festivities and coverage at The
Cube beginning February 3.
Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs commented on speaking at a Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
(BOS) meeting regarding the youth detention facility placement and requested that City mailers
on this issue be sent to local residents soon; and congratulated Dr. Moore for her first year of
service as President of the William S. Hart School District Board.
Mayor Weste commented on addressing the State Water Resources Control Board regarding
their draft emergency drought regulations, expressing concerns regarding prohibitions to
parkway watering, and shared that the board agreed to remove that provision and is allowing the
continuation of watering the City's drought tolerant trees in parkways; commented on testifying
twice on behalf of the City before the BOS regarding Camps Scott and Scudder California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) issues of extreme hazards as well as not supporting prisons
at that site; commented on her support of honoring Louis Braithwaite, and Council concurred to
agendize and this item; and requested adjournment in memory of Barbara Joyce Musella.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council approved the Consent Calendar with the exception of item 8, which was pulled for
a separate vote.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING -COUNCIL REORGANIZATION MINUTES — The
minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 14, 2021,
Special Meeting -Council Reorganization.
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the December 14, 2021,
Regular Meeting.
Addressing the Council were Nancy (no last name provided), Cindy Josten, and Missy (no last
name provided).
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 26
Check Register No. 26 for the Period 11/19/21 through 12/02/21 and 12/09/21. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 11 /22/21 through 12/03/21.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 26.
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.
Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold.
ITEM 5
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CITY MANAGER REMOVAL METHOD
AND NOTICE
This ordinance will amend Section 2.08.100 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code and state that
the removal of the City Manager shall change from a majority vote to a 4/5 vote of the whole
Council in a regular Council meeting and will include an amendment to City Manager
Employment Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 2.08.100 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING
CITY MANAGER REMOVAL METHOD AND NOTICE."
2. Approve the amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement that reflects the
amendment to the Municipal Code.
Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman, Steve Petzold, Missy (no last name provided), and
Santa Rivera.
City Attorney Joseph Montes responded to Council request for comment and he responded that
the municipal code is subject to change and updates are conducted in an open setting.
Mayor Weste commented on the quality of work done by the City Manager and her support for
the municipal code amendment.
Adopted Ordinance No. 21-1
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ITEM 6
ESTABLISH A NO STOPPING ANY TIME ZONE ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDE OF
GREGORY LANE BETWEEN VIA PRINCESSA AND COLLINS ROAD
City staff determined that establishing a No Stopping Any Time zone on the east and west side
of Gregory Lane, between Via Princessa and Collins Road, will improve safety and circulation of
vehicles entering the American Beauty Classics community. The proposed No Stopping Any
Time zone will restrict 275 feet and 250 feet of on -street parking on the east and west sides of
Gregory Lane, respectively.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution to establish a 275-foot No Stopping Any Time zone on the east side of
Gregory Lane, south of Collins Road, and a 250-foot No Stopping Any Time zone on the
west side of Gregory Lane, south of Collins Road.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Adopted Resolution No. 22-1
ITEM 7
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT
SCHEDULE (ROPS) FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Pursuant to HSC section 34177 (o)(1), Successor Agencies shall submit an Oversight Board
approved annual ROPS to the Department of Finance and the County Auditor -Controller by
February 1, 2016 and each February 1 thereafter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency adopt a
resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recognized Obligation Payments Schedule for
submittal to the Department of Finance.
Adopted Resolution No. SA 22-1
ITEM PULLED FOR SEPARATE VOTE
ITEM 8
BLACKBALL STUDIOS EIR CONTRACT
Award the contract for a consultant to prepare the Environmental Impact Report for the
Blackhall Studios Development project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Award a contract for the preparation of the Blackhall Studios Project Environmental Impact
Report (Master Case 21-109) to Michael Baker International in the amount of $3 82,689, and
authorize a contingency in the amount of $38,268, for a total contract amount not to exceed
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$4205957.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
Mayor Weste recused herself from participating in this item due to the proximity of her property
to the subject matter.
Addressing the Council was Joe Morelli.
Councilmember McLean commented that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) consultant
should adequately address issues of the riparian area, blue line stream, impacts to the special
standards district, and the surrounding residential neighborhood.
RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 01
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Jason Gibbs, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda, Cameron Smyth
RECUSED: Laurene Weste
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM 9
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR TWO -UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND URBAN LOT SPLITS (SB 9)
An amendment to the Unified Development Code to adopt an ordinance for the regulation of
two -unit residential development and urban lot split projects for parcels zoned for single-family
uses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing.
2. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH
REGULATIONS FOR TWO -UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN LOT
SPLITS, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT
A" with the additional language as recommended by staff.
3. Adopt a resolution for Two -Unit Residential Development Design Standards, as shown in
Exhibit A.
Mayor Weste opened the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Mary Cusick stated that all notices required by law have been provided.
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Associate Planner Erika Iverson provided the staff presentation.
Addressing the Council in opposition were Alan Ferdman and Corey Downs.
Mayor Weste closed the public comments.
Councilmember Smyth inquired if the initiative to repeal SB9 passes, would this ordinance
automatically be repealed, and City Attorney Joseph Montes responded that the initiative would
constitutionally revise land use authority within a city, and, if passed, the City would need to
revisit this legislation due to effects of SB9.
Council commented on the importance of taking action now by minimizing the effects of SB9.
Adopted Resolution No. 22-2
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 10
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 15.44
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
Adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 15.44 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code
concerning Integrated Waste Management.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council introduce and pass to second reading, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND
RESTATING CHAPTER 15.44 INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT."
Environmental Services Manager Darin Seegmiller provided the staff report.
Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold, reading a statement from Elaine Ballace.
Mr. Seegmiller responded to questions from the Council regarding the state mandated rule
imposing daily fines, the delay in implementation of the CalRecycle program, and its regulation
of edible food recovery.
Council commented on the food -waste containers, the lack of choice to say no to state mandates,
the burden on restaurants, and the lack of recycling capabilities for multi -family units and
condominiums. Mayor Weste requested staff comment, and City Manager Ken Striplin
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responded that the City has two years to work on the issues raised which will significantly
impact trash rates.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council were Oscar Canales regarding vaccine mandates; Santa Rivera regarding
district voting, organic waste, and mandates; and John (no last name provided) regarding organic
waste, redistricting lawsuit, and decisions made on City Manager removal and workforce
housing.
One written comment card was received regarding opposition to redistricting elections.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Barbara Joyce Musella at 8 :40 p.m.
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