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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - REGULAR 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, February 8, 2022 —Minutes— 6:00 PM INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs 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 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs 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 Addressing the Council on Approval of Agenda was Missy (no last name provided). Motion by Smyth, second by Weste, to approve the agenda, pulling items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11 for public comments, and Councilmember edits to the January 25, 2022, Regular Minutes. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. U Packet Pg. 8 O RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Councilmember McLean requested that Claudette Colvin's name be added to the Black History Month Proclamation along with Rosa Parks' name. Addressing the Council were Glenda Yakel and Steve Petzold regarding the Black History Month Proclamation. Councilmember Miranda commented on the history of Black History Month. L Mayor Weste spoke on the background of Black History Month, the contributions and achievements that African -Americans have made in the community throughout history, and that the City proclaims the month of February as Black History Month in Santa Clarita. Mayor v Weste invited Arts Commissioner April Scott -Goss to the dais to receive the proclamation. c a� Mayor Weste announced that the City was proud to recognize the City of Santa Clarita's Elder v Trail Crew for their exceptional work on repairing and maintaining open space trails, and invited the group of volunteers to the dais to receive their certificates of recognition. a Mayor Pro Tem Gibbs declared that in 2021, the American Public Works Association's (APWA) Southern California Chapter recognized the City's Public Works division for two outstanding capital improvement projects: the new Canyon Country Community Center and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff s Station, and invited APWA Committee member Bonnie Teaford to make a presentation. Ms. Teaford commented on the excellent work done on the two projects and presented members of the Public Works staff with the awards. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council were Elaine Ballace regarding public transportation options from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and skating coaches at The Cube; Glenda Yakel regarding mask mandates and a local Health Department; Diane Zimmerman and Missy (no last name provided), regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Alan Ferdman, representing Santa Clarita Community Council, regarding expanding diversity; Santa Rivera, regarding the Human Relations Roundtable and youth mask wearing; Nancy (no last name provided), regarding a Rule of Law City resolution; Cindy Josten regarding Afghanistan refugees in Santa Clarita; Tony Maldonado regarding part-time, temporary employees and illegal street food vendors; and Steve Petzold regarding Disc Golf, Afghanistan refugees, and workforce housing. Mayor Weste appreciated Mr. Ferdman's comments and recounted her trip to Poland and returning with an Allies' film from the Auschwitz museum, which she offered to Senator Stern in support of his legislation regarding education of the Holocaust. STAFF COMMENTS City Manager Ken Striplin commented on bond financing for the workforce housing project and that Catalyst pulled this project due to the change in the financial markets; spoke of the Council's Page 2 Packet Pg. 9 O consultant who was hired to analyze the cost of creating a separate health department and also the fact that there was only a two -week period where the City would have been be able to allow indoor dining beyond the County's health orders, and there were no other changes to other health regulations; commented on the Afghanistan refugees and that the City was not notified, however, their sponsorship is 100 percent funded by the federal government; spoke of street food vendors, the minimal impacts of administrative fines, and that staff is in the process of preparing amendments to the municipal code to address these issues. Councilmember Smyth addressed the decision not to pursue a local health department due to the need to create a new tax to fund it; spoke of the alternative to advocate for regional variances since 2020 and Los Angeles County Health Department's recent statement that they may not follow the State's mask mandate expiration; and inquired if the City could request to follow the State's, instead of the County's, guidelines. Mr. Striplin responded that due to Council's policy position and direction, he can send a letter and advocate on behalf of the City. U r c COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS y Councilmember McLean spoke of the State ending mandates on February 15, but the County o may potentially extend the mandates; remarked on being proud of the City for acquiring The U Cube, where she attended festivities celebrating the Olympics and saw many families enjoying the facility; and remarked on the many volunteers working over 14,000 hours of their time to c make an impact on our community. Co Councilmember Smyth spoke of local Olympians who have won medals and believes that we will see future ice skating Olympians due to The Cube's facilities; commented that legislators in Sacramento continue to erode local control, and the City's opposition to these bills are on the agenda. Councilmember Miranda made no comments. Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs spoke of his opportunity to swear in new board members of the Circle of Hope non-profit, which assists community members fighting cancer; commented on The Cube's great Olympics event with many families using the facilities. Mayor Weste thanked the public for their passion as we face many challenges, with the goal to keep the community safe and healthy; commented on Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon and the impacts of his special directives, a pending vote amongst his peers deciding whether to endorse the recall, and encouraged the community to get more information on the recall effort; mentioned her enjoyment of the recent event at The Cube; commented on Council bringing lunch to the front line workers at Henry Mayo Hospital and the possibility of a fundraising effort in support of the hospital staff, and requested adjournment in memory of Ruby S. Sohikian. Mayor Weste mentioned that local businesses are seeking new employees and requested input from the City Manager on the possibility to work with Valley Industry Association, Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Development Corporation for a local job fair. Mr. Striplin responded that staff would reach out to these organizations regarding their interest. Page 3 Packet Pg. 10 O Councilmember Smyth commented that Arthur Sohikian and family were watching tonight's Council meeting and were appreciative of the adjournment. 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 25, 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 25, 2022, Regular Meeting. Councilmember McLean requested additional comments regarding District Attorney Gascon be added; and requested that the Council Committee list be edited to reflect no alternate is available for the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council. The City Manager requested that Intergovernmental Relations Analyst Masis Hagobian respond; and after discussion, Mr. Hagobian commented that he would seek further clarification with the Regional Council. ITEM 3 CHECK REGISTER NOS. 02 AND 03 Check Register No. 02 for the Period 12/17/21 through 12/30/21 and 01/06/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 12/20/21 through 12/31/21. Check Register No. 03 for the Period 12/31/21 through 01/13/22 and 01/20/22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 01/03/22 through 01/14/22. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 02 and Check Register No. 03. ITEM 4 STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 916 Authored by Assembly Member Rudy Salas (D-32-Bakersfield), Assembly Bill 916 prohibits local governments from conducting a public hearing as a condition of approving a project that adds space for additional bedrooms or reconfigures existing space to increase the bedroom count within an existing house, condominium, or apartment and increases the maximum height of an accessory dwelling unit that a local government must enforce from 16 feet to 18 feet. U Page 4 Packet Pg. 11 O RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to oppose Assembly Bill 916 (Salas) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Salas, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and the League of California Cities. Addressing the Council were Dianne Zimmerman, Corey Downs, and Tony Maldonado. ITEM 5 STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1597 Authored by Assembly Member Marie Waldron (R-75-Escondido), Assembly Bill 1597 reinstates prosecutorial authority to charge someone with a felony and imprisonment of up to three years, if they have been previously convicted three or more times of petty theft, shoplifting, grand theft, burglary, auto theft, robbery, elder financial abuse, or knowingly receiving stolen property. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Assembly Bill 1597 (Waldron) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Waldron, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations. Addressing the Council were Elaine Ballace and Corey Downs. ITEM 6 STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1599 Authored by Assembly Member Kevin Kiley (R-6-Rocklin), Assembly Bill 1599 repeals Proposition 47 (2014), except for provisions related to reducing the penalty for possession of concentrated cannabis. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Assembly Bill 1599 (Kiley) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Kiley, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, and the League of California Cities. Addressing the Council was Corey Downs. One written comment was received in support. ITEM 7 STATE LEGISLATION: ASSEMBLY BILL 1603 Authored by Assembly Member Rudy Salas (D-32-Bakersfield), Assembly Bill 1603 amends Proposition 47 (2014) by reducing the threshold amount for petty theft and shoplifting from $950 to $400. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support U Page 5 Packet Pg. 12 O Assembly Bill 1603 (Salas) and transmit position statements to Assembly Member Salas, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations. Addressing the Council was Corey Downs. ITEM 8 STATE LEGISLATION: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 5 Authored by Senator Melissa Melendez (R-28-Lake Elsinore), Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 declares the state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, is at an end, thereby terminating the emergency powers granted to the Governor as a result of the proclamation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt the City Council Legislative Committee recommendation to support Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 (Melendez) and transmit position statements to Senator Melendez, Santa Clarita's state legislative delegation, appropriate legislative committees, Governor Newsom, League of California Cities, and other stakeholder organizations. Addressing the Council were Elaine Ballace, Santa Rivera, and Corey Downs. ITEM 9 NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BILL 1383 REGULATIONS The proposed Notice of Intent to Comply, in accordance with SB 619, will state the City of Santa Clarita's intent to comply with the recently adopted regulations of SB 1383. Failure to comply with SB 1383 will result in penalties. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution approving a Notice of Intent to Comply with Senate Bill 1383 regulations 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Adopted Resolution No. 22-4 ITEM 10 CITY HALL RESTROOMS REMODEL, PHASE I, PROJECT M1037 - APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT Phase I remodel of the restrooms at City Hall, which includes the removal and replacement of all ceramic tile, plumbing fixtures, countertops, partition doors, and lighting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the City Hall Restrooms Remodel, Phase I, Project M1037. U Page 6 Packet Pg. 13 O 2. Award the construction contract to G2K Construction, Inc., in the amount of $207,000 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $20,700, for a total contract amount not to exceed $227,700. 3. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $130,000 from the General Fund - Capital Projects Fund (Fund 601) to expenditure account M1037601-516101. 4. Authorize the City manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Corey Downs. a� ITEM 11 v APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A SPECIALIZED DUMP TRUCK c Approve the purchase of a 2023 Freightliner M2 112 CNG dump truck, using Sourcewell contract 052417-PBL. U RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: a Approve the "piggyback" purchase of a 2023 Freightliner M2 112 CNG dump truck, using Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract 9052417-PBL in an amount not to exceed $221,959. 2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $21,959 from the Gas Tax Fund (Fund 230) to expenditure account 2304504-520103. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Corey Downs. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 12 BALLOT INITIATIVE: PROVIDES THAT LOCAL LAND -USE AND ZONING LAWS OVERRIDE CONFLICTING STATE LAWS This ballot initiative is a constitutional amendment to allow for city and county land -use and zoning laws to supersede all conflicting state laws, except in circumstances related to the California Coastal Act of 1976, siting of power plants, or development of water, communication, or transportation projects. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council discuss and consider adopting a position on the proposed ballot initiative. Intergovernmental Relations Analyst Masis Hagobian provided the staff report. Page 7 Packet Pg. 14 O Addressing the Council were Tony Maldonado, Alan Ferdman representing Santa Clarita Community Council, and Dianne Zimmerman. Council discussed that Senate Bills 9 and 10 do not have provisions for affordable housing or for providing additional infrastructure required for the additional housing units; mentioned that Southern California Association of Governments' position is also supportive of this initiative; and discussed the continual erosion of local control, unintended consequences, and destruction of single family neighborhoods. Councilmember Smyth made a motion to adopt a position of support on the proposed ballot initiative. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tern AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth PUBLIC PARTICIPATION II There were no additional requests to speak. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting in memory of Ruby S. Sohikian at 8:13 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR U Page 8 Packet Pg. 15