HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-25 - MINUTES - REGULARCITY OF SANTA CLARITA
City Council
Regular Meeting
Joint Meeting with
Board of Library Trustees
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
-Minutes-
6:00 PM
INVOCATION
Councilmember McLean delivered the invocation.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Weste called to order the Joint Regular meeting of the City Council and Board of Library
Trustees at 6:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL
All Councilmembers were present.
FLAG SALUTE
Councilmember McLean 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 items 2, 5, 8, and 9 for
public comments.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Councilmember Smyth spoke of the Santa Clarita Christian School Girls Volleyball team, who
won their league championship, the CIF Southern Section championship, and the State playoffs,
being crowned the top team in California, and invited the team to the dais for a photo and to
accept the recognition certificate.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Addressing the Council were Diane Zimmerman regarding vaccine mandates, a School District
Board member, Governor Newsom, and Santa Clarita Valley Freedom Fighters; Alan Ferdman,
representing Santa Clarita Community Council, regarding the Human Relations Round Table and
the Martin Luther King Day Unity Walk; Missy (no last name provided) regarding speaker cards;
Elaine Ballace regarding citizen engagement, public transportation, and vaccinations; Douglas
Fraser, representing mobile home park residents, regarding the Manufactured Home Rental
Adjustment hearing on January 31; Steve Petzold regarding workforce housing; Nancy (no last
name provided) regarding a City Mission Statement; Tony Maldonado regarding the California
Voting Rights Act lawsuit and part-time employees; Virginia Ryan, on behalf of Brandy
Roggentien, regarding mask mandates; and Santa (no last name provided) regarding mask
mandates.
Councilmember Smyth commented regarding the personal impact on his children from the
decisions of the school district, Los Angeles County Public Health, and his own decisions as a
Councilmember.
Mayor Weste spoke of mental stress from the pandemic and the limitations of the Council to
ignore county health orders, and thanked the public speakers for their comments.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Ken Striplin made no comments.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Miranda spoke of the day -long celebration for the start of the Beijing 2022
Winter Olympics on February 5 at The Cube; commented on meeting with the non-profit director
of Mending Kids, who does great work in the community; and spoke of visiting the Laemmle
Theatre this weekend and enjoying its amenities.
Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs commented on speaking at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
meetings to oppose the location of Camp Scott or Scudder as a juvenile detention center and
encouraged the community to stay engaged on this issue; mentioned attending a Santa Clara
River Steering Committee Chair meeting where they discussed scoring and approving local
projects; commented on attending a North County Transportation Coalition (NCTC) meeting and
thanked Councilmember McLean for her first year serving as Chair of the committee; and spoke
of the recent Legislative Committee meeting, where Senate Bill 866 was discussed, which would
permit children 12 and older to receive the COVID-19 vaccine without parental consent.
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Councilmember Smyth commented on the introduction of bills in Sacramento and his support of
school districts' addressing mandates; requested that City events not be cancelled to the best of
its ability; and mentioned that he will have more feedback on recent legislation at the next
Council meeting.
Councilmember McLean commented on attending a Joint Southern California Association of
Governments and Kern County meeting discussing similar concerns of federal and state money
for housing and transportation infrastructure, where she suggested a collaboration of Santa
Clarita, Palmdale, and Lancaster with Kern County to lobby for funds; commented on her
pleasure to serve with the NCTC board and also suggested collaboration with Kern County at the
NCTC meeting, and the board agreed. Councilmember McLean spoke of District Attorney
Gascon's impact on crime due to his special directives risking public safety; encouraged the
community to learn more about the criminal justice system in the County; and asked residents to
thank law enforcement for keeping us safe.
Mayor Weste reported on the importance of getting involved in the recall effort of District
Attorney Gascon; and commented on the legislation issues raised by Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 1
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 11, 2022, Special
Meeting.
ITEM 2
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES — The minutes are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the minutes of the January 11, 2022,
Regular Meeting.
Addressing the Council were Nancy (no last name provided) and Cindy Josten.
ITEM 3
CHECK REGISTER NO. 01
Check Register No. 01 for the Period 12/03/21 through 12/16/21 and 12/23/21. Electronic Funds
Transfers for the Period 12/06/21 through 12/17/21.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 01.
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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.
ITEM 5
2022 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ARTS GRANTS
Approval of the 2022 Community Services and Arts Grants Committee's program funding
recommendations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve the 2022 Community Services and Arts Grants Committee's program funding
recommendations in an amount not to exceed $91,000 for Community Services Grants and
$89,000 for Arts Grants, for a total of $180,000.
2. Direct staff to execute Grants Program Agreements with the agencies approved for funding.
Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold.
ITEM 6
FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND OTHER
RELATED REPORTS
The City's independent audit firm, Eide Bailly, LLP, has completed the City's annual audit for
fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Based on the audit performed, Eide Bailly, LLP, issued an
unmodified "clean" audit opinion letter which reflects the best level an organization can receive
on its financial statements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council approve the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other related reports for
fiscal year ending June 3 0, 2021.
ITEM 7
SUMMARY VACATION OF AN OFFER OF DEDICATION, FOR PRIVATE AND FUTURE
STREET PURPOSES, ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF ALDERBROOK DRIVE
Summary vacation of an offer of dedication, for private and future street purposes, along the east
side of Alderbrook Drive, from Cindy Road to Cleardale Street.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution for the summary vacation of an offer of dedication, for private and future
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street purposes, along the east side of Alderbrook Drive, as described in Exhibit "A" Legal
Description and as shown on Exhibit "B" Exhibit Map of the attached resolution.
2. Direct the City Clerk to record the certified original resolution in the Los Angeles County
Registrar -Recorder's office.
Adopted Resolution No. 22-3
ITEM 8
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR TWO -UNIT RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN LOT SPLITS
Second reading of 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 conduct second reading and adopt 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."
Addressing the Council was Corey Downs.
Adopted Ordinance No. 22-3
ITEM 9
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING
CHAPTER 15.44 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING
INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
Second reading and adoption of an ordinance regarding integrated waste management.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council to conduct a second reading and adopt, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND
RESTATING CHAPTER 15.44 INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT."
Addressing the Council were Elaine Ballace and Santa Rivera.
Mayor Weste requested that the City Manager respond to public comments on the consent items.
Mr. Striplin addressed the impacts of SB 9, spoke of Santa Clarita's diverse housing and
compliance with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RNHA), commented on the state's
expensive mandates legislated without providing any funding, and that while the City is subject
to laws mandated by the state, the City, with Council leadership, mitigates the impacts as much
as possible.
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Council commented on their lack of options to fight the mandates, one party rule does not work,
and that change is made through voting.
Adopted Ordinance No. 22-3
ITEM 10
NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION APPOINTMENTS
City Council consider appointments to North Los Angeles County Transportation Coalition.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Appoint Mike Hennawy, Director of Public Works, to serve as a representative for the City
of Santa Clarita on the governing board of the North Los Angeles County Transportation
Coalition for an unspecified term, serving at the pleasure of the City Council, alongside
appointed representatives Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs and Councilwoman McLean.
2. Appoint Damon Letz, City Engineer, to serve as the City of Santa Clarita's alternate
governing board representative to the North Los Angeles County Transportation Coalition
for an unspecified term, serving at the pleasure of the City Council.
3. Instruct the City Clerk to update the Local Appointments List and post a copy at all branches
of the Santa Clarita Public Library and on the City's website.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 11
UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ARTS COMMISSION
City Council consider an appointment to fill unscheduled vacancy on the Arts Commission.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Approve Councilmember Smyth's nomination to fill one unexpired term of office on the Arts
Commission.
2. Instruct the City Clerk to update the Local Appointments List and post a copy at all branches
of the Santa Clarita Public Library and on the City's website.
Councilmember Smyth nominated Andrea Vibe to the Arts Commission.
Councilmember Miranda commented on a great choice for the Arts Commission.
On roll call vote, Council approved the nomination.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
ITEM 12
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
On an annual basis, the Mayor and City Council undertake a discussion in open session for the
purpose of updating the Council Committee Appointments List.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council:
1. Review, discuss, make changes to, and approve the City Council Committee Appointments
for 2022.
2. Direct the City Clerk to update the Agency Report of Public Official Appointments Form 806
based on the appointments made, delegate the City Manager as signatory on said form, and
direct the City Clerk to place updated Form 806 on the City of Santa Clarita website.
Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name provided) and Steve Petzold.
Mayor Weste proposed to keep their current committee appointments with the following changes
to the list of appointments set forth in the agenda materials:
Committee 2021 2022
City Selection Committee Miranda/Weste Alt. Weste/Gibbs Alt.
1 St Dir. Miranda/ 1" Dir. Weste/
Sanitation Districts 2nd Dir. Weste 2nd Dir. Gibbs
Southern California Association
of Governments (SLAG) McLean/Miranda Alt. Miranda/McLean Alt.
Budget Committee Miranda/Weste/Gibbs Alt. Weste/Gibbs/Smyth Alt.
Development Committee Gibbs/McLean/Weste Alt. Weste/Gibbs/McLean Alt.
Councilmember McLean requested to remain on the SCAG Committee. After discussion, Mayor
Pro Tern Gibbs made a motion to approve Mayor Weste's proposed changes as listed above, with
the exception of voting on the SCAG appointment separately.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem
SECONDER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
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Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs requested clarification of the Delegate and Alternate options for the ANNIM
SCAG, and Intergovernmental Relations Analyst Masis Hagobian responded that the Alternate
would be made available if the Delegate were not able to attend Regional Council meetings or
the General Assembly.
After Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember McLean to appoint herself as
Delegate and Councilmember Miranda as Alternate to SCAG Regional Council, with the
stipulation that Councilmember Miranda be the Delegate to the SCAG General Assembly.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember
SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember
AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II
Addressing the Council were David Hong regarding support of George Gascon recall; and Oscar
Canales regarding the need for peace.
One comment card was received regarding the upcoming mobile home park hearing.
Councilmember Miranda commented that Santa Clarita was the first city to state a vote of no
confidence in the District Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8 :16 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
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