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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-26 - MINUTES - REGULARCITY 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 May Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair/Vice President, City Manager/Executive Director, City Attorney/Counsel, and City Clerk/Secretary Tuesday, April 26, 2022 -Minutes- Lei Nye i -T INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem 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 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL All Councilmembers were present. FLAG SALUTE Mayor Pro Tem 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 Motion by Smyth, second by Gibbs, to approve the agenda, pulling item 6 for Councilmember comment, and pulling Awards and Recognitions, Committee Reports, items 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10 for public comments. Hearing no objections, it was so ordered. RESULT: APPROVED AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold regarding Municipal Clerks Week. Councilmember McLean addressed the need to take a stand against violence toward women and girls as part of the SCV Red Dress Project; announced that the City proclaims May 5, 2022, as Red Dress Day; and invited Beth Heiserman and members of the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley to the dais to receive the proclamation. Mayor Weste spoke of Pet Partners, a nonprofit that specially trains therapy animals to make millions of visits each year to hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and hospices to bring joy and comfort to those in need; announced that the City proclaims April 30, 2022, as National Therapy Animal Day; and invited Beverly Torrance, Sandy Dubin, and Sharon Randall, along with their therapy dogs, to receive their recognition and the proclamation. Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs discussed raising awareness for victims of crimes and the impact of policies of District Attorney George Gascon; announced that the City proclaims the week of April 24 through April 30, 2022, as Crime Victims' Rights Week in Santa Clarita; and invited Victim Services Representative Nadine Teter to the dais to receive the proclamation. Councilmember Miranda remarked on the critical services performed by Municipal Clerks and that the City Clerk's Office will hold its annual Open House on May 2; announced that the City proclaims May 1 through May 7, 2022, as Municipal Clerks Week; and invited members of the City Clerk's Office staff to the dais to receive the proclamation. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Addressing the Council were Harry Fischer regarding Camp Scott; Joe Morelli regarding the Blackhall Studios Project; Joe Stellin regarding street safety on Main Street; Jessica Cannistraci regarding Camp Scott; Elaine Ballace regarding the Main Street Walk of Fame, the Human Relations Roundtable, and masking on public transportation; Alan Ferdman, representing Canyon Country Advisory Committee, regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Missy (no last name provided) regarding a junk yard and election integrity; Peggy Stabile regarding the Human Relations Roundtable; Steve Petzold regarding the Council compensation vote; and Cindy Josten regarding the Human Relations Roundtable. STAFF COMMENTS Councilmember Smyth commented that the Councilmember compensation item was approved on consent, and City Manager Ken Striplin further clarified that the minutes reflect the amendment to the consent vote. Mayor Weste requested clarification on the measures taken by the City for the Camp Scott lawsuit, and City Attorney Joseph Montes responded that since the suit is based on record, the City will be submitting a public records request with the County to gather relevant documents to prepare a record to submit to the court; after which a hearing date will be announced, and in the interim, the City will seek an injunction if the County makes any changes to the environment on the property; additionally, if the County moves forward with subsequent action relating to selection or improvement of Camp Scott, the City will evaluate whether the complaint needs to Page 2 include those actions; and the City may provide updates of those actions taken by the City Council on the City's website. COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Addressing the Council was Missy (no last name provided) regarding the Human Relations Roundtable. Councilmember McLean commented on the recent press conference announcing the lawsuit against Los Angeles County regarding placing violent offenders at Camp Scott; spoke of attending several meetings including a North County Transportation Coalition meeting and a San Fernando Valley Council of Governments meeting where she has been nominated as Chair of the Board of Directors; commented on the Walk of Western Stars and Hart of the West in Old Town Newhall event and hopes for a return of the Cowboy festival in April next year; spoke of attending the City's volunteer recognition dinner at the Canyon Country Community Center; mentioned being pleased to drop the hockey puck at the SNAP Hockey festival at The Cube, where Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs and Councilmember Miranda also attended; and announced the Bike to Work Week Challenge beginning on May 16, encouraging residents to take the bike to work pledge. Councilmember Smyth mentioned several bills in Sacramento relating to vaccine mandates requirements have been pulled and can be taken off the monitor list. Councilmember Miranda spoke of spending time at two events: SNAP Hockey, which is a special needs event at The Cube, and the volunteer recognition at the Canyon Country Community Center; mentioned being proud of the City's new amenities, the new community center, which is a great space for events, seniors, and children, and the new park at Vista Canyon; commented on appreciation for the public speakers discussing public safety and fighting Camp Scott as the City Council continues to proactively fight for these issues, and that Santa Clarita is consistently listed as one of the safest cities in America; and invited residents to enjoy the annual Dia de los Nino's event at the new Canyon Country Community Center on April 30. Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs commented on the recent Budget Committee meeting and is excited about the projected budget and projects; and mentioned bringing his family to the well -attended Party on the Pointe. Mayor Weste announced several upcoming events including Santa Clarita Dodger Day on May 14, the Bike to Work Challenge beginning on May 16, the dedication of new farmer's market at the Canyon Country Community Center on April 27, and the dedication for the new Carl Boyer Room at City Hall on May 2; thanked everyone who attended the Camp Scott press conference; commented on her attendance at the dedication for the Garden of Artsakh at the Eternal Valley Memorial Park; announced that the annual 4th of July Parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. on July 4, honoring first responders; commented on attending and enjoying the Western Walk of Stars and Senses events; spoke of honoring volunteers, who put in 1,000 of hours of volunteer work, at the recognition event; mentioned working with seven Cub Scouts who were receiving their Arrow of Light; and commented on the Party on the Pointe event, where it was great to see people get out. Page 3 CONSENT CALENDAR RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember SECONDER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem 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 April 12, 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 April 12, 2022, Regular Meeting. ITEM 3 CHECK REGISTER NO. 08 Check Register No. 08 for the Period 03/11 /22 through 03/24/22 and 03/31 /22. Electronic Funds Transfers for the Period 03/14/22 through 03/25/22. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 08. 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 were Elaine Ballace and Santa Rivera. Mayor Weste inquired if the City Manager wished to respond to public comment, and Mr. Striplin clarified that the agenda item simply waives the requirement to read the entire ordinance at the meeting and that the information on the ordinance is fully transparent and publicly available long before the Council meeting. Page 4 ITEM 5 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516 Government Code Section 36516(a) allows regular adjustments to the City Council compensation. The second reading of the ordinance increases Councilmember compensation by a total of 5 percent effective 2023. The last increase of Councilmember compensation was effective in 2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.048 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL SALARY." Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name given), Steve Petzold, Elaine Ballace, and Diane Zimmerman. Mr. Striplin continued with the Mayor's request for comments and mentioned that on packet page 18, the minutes are clearly written that the Council made an amendment to the Consent Calendar by motion and a second with a 5-0 vote to approve the Consent items. Adopted Ordinance No. 22-4 ITEM 6 AWARD CONTRACT FOR UV AIR DISINFECTION SYSTEMS Award a contract for the purchase and installation of UV air disinfection systems on the City's local, commuter, and paratransit fleet. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a contract to United Safety and Survivability Corporation for the purchase and installation of UV air disinfection systems on the City of Santa Clarita's local, commuter, and paratransit fleet in the amount of $414,655, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $41.466, for a total contract not to exceed $456,121. 2. Appropriate funds in the amount of $456,121 to expenditure account 7007402-516101, increase Miscellaneous Federal Grants revenue account 700-442409 by $364,897, and increase Municipal Operator Service Improvement Program revenue account 700-442207 by $91,224. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council were Santa Rivera and Diane Zimmerman. Mayor Weste commented that the City was the first to utilize Ultra Violet-C at City facilities. Page 5 ITEM 7 AWARD CONTRACT TO CONNEXIONZ LTD. FOR THE LICENSE AND SUPPORT OF THE TRANSIT INFORMATION NETWORK Award a contract to Connexionz Ltd. for the software licensing and support for the Transit Information Network RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Award a one-year contract in the amount of $148,175 to Connexionz Ltd. for software licensing and support of the City of Santa Clarita's Transit Information Network. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a one-year extension in an amount not to exceed $150,087. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, or modify the award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Santa Rivera. Mr. Striplin continued with the Mayor's request for comments and commented that costs of the contract is fully disclosed in the agenda item. ITEM 8 SANTA CLARITA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS AGREEMENT A review of the agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Community College District regarding the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a three-year agreement with the Santa Clarita Community College District for an amount not to exceed $80,000 per year for the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council were Steve Petzold and Elaine Ballace. Mr. Striplin continued with the Mayor's request for comments and spoke on the Council working with College of the Canyons and the Newhall Family Theatre to partner with these agencies to maximize existing facilities to ensure that community arts groups have access to the facilities and that the partnership is a part of the Arts Master Plan. Page 6 ITEM 9 NEWHALL FAMILY THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AGREEMENT A review of the agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and the Newhall School District regarding the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts at Newhall Elementary School. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a three-year agreement with the Newhall School District for an amount not to exceed to $75,000 for the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts, from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025, subject to City Attorney approval. Addressing the Council was Alan Ferdman. Mr. Striplin continued with the Mayor's request for comments and commented that the City does not subsidize The Main, but operates it, and does not compete with the Canyon Theatre Guild; and noted that the City has contributed approximately $750,000 to build the theater. ITEM 10 OPERATION OF THE CUBE - ICE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Amend the fiscal year 2021-2022 operating budget and contract with American Sports Entertainment Company and the Los Angeles Kings for operations of The Cube - Ice and Entertainment Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Amend the current contract with American Sports Entertainment Company and the Los Angeles Kings for operations of the City of Santa Clarita Ice and Entertainment Center to revise the fiscal year 2021-2022 budgets, increasing revenue by $1,622,314 and expenditures by $583,396. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award over the course of the contract term with American Sports Entertainment Company and the Los Angeles Kings based on revenue actuals. 3. Increase recreational facility revenue accounts by $1,674,114 and appropriate $838,396 across recreational facility expenditure accounts per the attached exhibit A. Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold. Mr. Striplin continued with the Mayor's request for comments and spoke of the details of the budget on The Cube operations, with revenue exceeding the expenditures, demonstrating that the facility is a success and a valuable amenity to the community. Councilmember McLean mentioned that while at The Cube, two members of the community �— thanked her for the operation of the facility; and commented that it is magnificent to show a profit and to be able to give back to the community. Page 7 Mayor Weste commented on being a healthy city with sports, arts, theater, and open trails. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM 11 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE A Specific Plan Amendment for the 2022 Old Town Newhall Specific Plan Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Conduct the public hearing; and 2. Introduce and pass to a second reading an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 21-089, CONSISTING OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 21-001, AMENDING THE OLD TOWN NEWHALL SPECIFIC PLAN, 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. Associate Planner Hai Nguyen provided the staff presentation. Mayor Weste recused herself prior to public comment or council discussion on the item due to the proximity of her property to the subject matter and left the dais. Addressing the Council was Steve Petzold. City Manager Ken Striplin commented that the amendments do not affect existing businesses. Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs closed the public comments. Councilmember McLean inquired about "N" zone, and Mr. Nguyen responded that Urban General 1 allows single family homes and Urban General 2 allows both multi- and single-family homes, and by combining the two zones into the new "N" zone, it gives developers more options. Mayor Pro Tern Gibbs inquired about automated parking, and Mr. Nguyen responded cars would be parked into a machine, with automated underground parking, and that the City would allow automated parking by permit. Page 8 RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 01 MOVER: Bill Miranda, Councilmember SECONDER: Cameron Smyth, Councilmember AYES: Jason Gibbs, Marsha McLean, Bill Miranda, Cameron Smyth RECUSED: Laurene Weste NEW BUSINESS ITEM 12 RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE RECALL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCON At the March 22, 2022, regular City Council meeting, the City Council requested an item to consider adopting a resolution to support the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon at a future regular City Council meeting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council to discuss and consider adopting a resolution to support the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon. Mayor Weste returned to the dais and provided the staff report. Addressing the Council were Nancy (no last name provided); Cindy Josten; Elaine Ballace; and Diane Zimmerman. Councilmember McLean commented on personally carrying the recall petitions to gather signatures. Mayor Weste commented on signing the recall vote, adopting the resolution which called for a vote of no confidence, and carrying petitions. Mayor Weste requested that the City Attorney provide guidance on what the City is allowed to do to support the recall effort, and Mr. Montes responded that the City may not spend public money to gather signatures, however, the City may adopt resolutions, disseminate information indicating adoption of resolutions; and City elected, appointed, and employees are free to support the effort on their own time and use personal social media to reach out and provide information. Adopted Resolution No. 22-14 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jason Gibbs, Mayor Pro Tem SECONDER: Marsha McLean, Councilmember AYES: Weste, Gibbs, McLean, Miranda, Smyth Page 9 ITEM 13 FIRST READING OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE: AMENDING CHAPTER 11.37 (PEDDLERS, SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS), AMENDING CHAPTER 14.02 (DEFINITIONS), AND CHAPTER 14.06 (PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACES RULES AND REGULATIONS) This item will update sections Chapter 11.37 (Peddlers, Sidewalk Vendors, and Solicitors), Chapter 14.02 (Definitions), and Chapter 14.06 (Parks and Public Places Rules and Regulations) of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, which are consistent with state law and deemed necessary for the preservation of Santa Clarita communities. RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council: 1. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.37 (PEDDLERS, SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE." 2. Introduce and pass to second reading an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14.02 (DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 14.06 (PARKS AND PUBLIC PLACE RULES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE." 3. Authorize an increased spending authority of $30,000 to the Citywide security services contract with Select Patrol Agency, Inc., for security services related to the unpermitted vending pilot program, bringing the total not to exceed base annual contract inclusive of contingency to $751,807; and authorize a one-time appropriation of $30,000 from the General Fund Balance (Fund 100) to Community Preservation Contractual Services expenditure account 1003200-516101. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts, amendments, and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. Community Preservation Manager Michael Villegas provided the staff report. Addressing the Council were Missy (no last name provided); Elaine Ballace; and Alan Ferdman. One comment card was received in support. Mayor Weste commented on the community's concerns and requested that the City Manager respond to public comment. Mr. Striplin commented that the state decriminalized this issue, the City has limited ability for enforcement, and the ordinance gives the City a few additional restrictions on street vending. Mayor Weste commented on the state's reduction of criminal penalties. Page 10 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 Nancy (no last name provided), regarding the Human Relations Roundtable and a Celebrate America committee; Santa (no last name provided), regarding the Human Relations Roundtable, a local Health Department, and state senate bills; William Webber regarding at-home squirrel rehabilitation; and Diane Zimmerman regarding the Human Relations Roundtable. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Weste adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:20 p.m. ATTEST: CITE' CLERK, -- MAYOR Page 11